CHARMING DECORATIVE SCHEME WEDDINGS COLEMAN—GOWER. OBITUARY

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 12, 13 July 1935, Page 18

CHARMING DECORATIVE SCHEME

WEDDINGS

COLEMAN—GOWER.

OBITUARY

CAVALIERS AND LADIES

It is not easy to be original in these days of elaborate decorations, but the scheme of an orange grove, which was carried out at the Town Hall last night at the Plunket Ball, was a particularly charming one.

Without undue elaboration, it was very delightfully conceived, and the very simplicity added to the charm. From the entrance orange colours dominated at once. The entresol was arranged. with huge green tubs containing orange trees, and so well were the oranges made and fastened on to the vivid green shrubs, that it needed a friendly "pinch" to tell that they were most cleverly and carefully hand made. An archway was decorated to match, and there were groups of bamboo and twined greenery with oranges, this plan being continued up the stairs. Red baize was on the floor and stairs, and was both warm and bright in effect. ■. . . . . HALL AND SUPPER ROOM DECORATIONS. Within the i hall the idea of Spain was capitally.carried out.: Stone walls in effect appeared all round under the,

alcoves. Behind were numbers of | little tables with bright cloths, tha pillars being twined with; green, and the walls behind the alcoves and the front of the gallery were covered with orange tinted paper folded artistically. Then there were coloured lights above and below,'leading up to the special decoration of the electrolier, which was centred with .'tangerinetinted small electric bulbs ". with paler yellow, green, and red below. These were carried in chains 'at intervals to the gallery, the whole being excellently arranged. :The stage was.quite a masterpiece. Above was a large well-designed representation of a 1 Spanish bull-fight, with surrounding.;scenery correct, in detail; the stage itself was backed with black, and in , front were; green tubs • with orange trees, there being a perfect grove of them at either side. The front of the stage was a frame of silver and red on1 yellow, in narrow lines, most effective. At the.end of the hall were various stalls, both for profit and for the convenience of guests. The "Salle de Boozie" was • there, and others had the legend "Time for a " (very favourite brand of cigarette, while a third had a "Calle Canovos de Castillo," novelties being on sale there. Around were wall paintings of scenes and people of "Old Madrid"; gilded casks carried out'the illusion of a real "wine country."' ■' ' ! ; . The supper room was most daintily arranged to match the rest, little green pots of orange shrubs being arranged down the centres of the tables, while the stage was massed with the larger ones. Bamboo groups appeared round the pillars and at the1 entrance, concluding a scheme which has not been surpassed at any time at the Town Hall. It was the inspiration of Mrs. Herbert to originate the orange grove decorations, and a wonderfully efficient committee carried out the plan to great, perfection. The supper itself was home made and excellent, a feature being the hot savouries, which everyone appreciated. A novelty during the dancing was the inclusion of a huge ball of many coloured pieces of glass, which, when illuminated from the sides and end of the gallery, gave a marvellous effect of "jazz lighting," both on the dancers and around the ceiling and gallery of the hall, circular streams of dancing lights rushing around as the ball turned and the facets were illuminated. It was a vivid scene, but somewhat trying to the eyes of the onlookers. Dalton's Orchestra (which gave its services in the interests of the ■ ball) was arrayed in Spanish style, and carried out the illusion well. Their music was most inspiriting, and included many old favourites such as "The Spanish Cavalier" and others.. NOTABLE BALLETS. The ballets, which are always -immensely appreciated at the Plunket balls, were graceful and charming. The "Caprice Espagnole" ballet, which had been, teamed by Miss Madeline ■Vyner, w.erq dressed in (Spanish genorita

frocks of varied tones,, tight fitting to the knees, with shoulder frills, and very full frilled skirts sweeping into a train at the back, and lined with balayenses in contrasting tones, these showing effectively as ■ they • danced. The play of lights, red, yellow, green, and mauve, the graceful blace lace mantillas that were worn, high heels clicking and fans waving, completed a scena that was immensely admired. Those in this ballet were Mrs. C. Levin, Misses June Reid, Patricia Marshall, Janet Steele, Alison Pearce, Jan Sloman, Margot Peacock, Jean Turnbull, Zena Holden, Ruth Skerman, Betty Ellis, and Sheila Brodie. ; The Gipsy Ballet, arranged by Mr. David Devitt, was danced to suitable music, and tambourines added greatly to the effect of music and ensemble. Their skirts were rose pink satin, very full, and ankle length, with circular braidings of black velvet and gold ribbon, and they wore white organdie blouses with puffed sleeves, black velvet , boleros, green satin sashes, and handkerchiefs tied round their heads. The dancers were Misses Elizabeth Morgan, Joyce Nathan, Lorna Brodie, Erna Porter, Georgette, Handyside, Moira Muntz, Sheila Coates, Pat Ryan, Lola Kelly, Noela Cable, Joan Miller, Monica Malfroy, Jean Gilmer, Betty Reading, Mary White, Mollie Robinson, Lynn McGoun, and Joan Ryan. MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES. Mesdames Herbert, Jowett, and B. B. Wood were the leaders of the decorating committee, and were the recipients of many congratulations during the evening. The members of- the various commit-

f tees and their helpers were as fola lows:— . d Floors.—Squadron-Leader G. L. Stedman (convener), the Hon. Vincent Ward, Mr. S. S. Dean, Mr. Liardet, Mr. W. S. Wauchop, and a company of Rovers. Soft Drinks.—Mr. Charles Levin and Mrs. Hamilton Gilmer, jun. Novelties.—Miss Mary Hale and Miss Lynn McGoun. Cigarettes.—Mrs. Gerald Stedman and Miss Jean Knox Gilmer. Decorations.—Mrs. W. E. Herbert, Mrs. Jowett, Mrs. B. B. Wood, Mrs. B. Sutherland, Lgdy Roberts, Mrs. George Nathan, Mrs. George Johnson, Mrs. S. D. Khind. . Doors.—Mr. . Annand Smith and helpers. . . ... ; Cabaret Tables and Downstairs Supper.—Mrs. Hugh Vickerman and Mrs. G. Wilson (conveners), Mrs. E. P. Norman, Mrs. C. Holden, Mrs. F. C. Burgess, Mrs. G. McNair, Miss Harcourt, Mrs. Ainslie, Mrs. Mclnness, Mrs. Hopkins,. Mrs. R. B. Tennent. . Upstairs Supper.—Mrs. T. C. Gray (convener), Mrs. Charles White, Mrs. L. H. Wood, Mrs. V. G. Rhind, Miss Sybil Nathan, Mrs. Jack, Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Gunn,. Mrs. Laing,; Mrs. Claude Weston, Mrs. Vautier, Mrs. W. Luke, Mrs. Naylor, Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. Tythe Brown, Mrs.; Bullock. Ballets.—Mrs. Phil Cooke. Drinks Stall.—Mrs. Charles Levin. Music.—Mrs. Knox Gilmer. AMONG THOSE PRESENT. Among the large number present (for the ball was crowded with guests), were Miss Cameron, president of the Wellington Plunket Society (who was in black georgette with a delightful embroidered shawl, the tones being in pink and green), Mr. and Mrs. T. C. A. Hislop (the latter in Havana brown tulle appliqued embroidery, and touches of brown velvet), Lady Myers (saxe blue satin, with handsome embroidered shawl), Mrs. Knox Gilmer (black silk marocain, with pearl ornaments), Mrs. Scobie Mackenzie (black ensemble and fur wrap), Mrs. T. Gray (petunia georgette and lace), Mrs. V. Gunn (black velvet and pink flower), Mrs. F. Hay (black satin and diamante, pearl ornaments), Mrs. Brown, Mrs. F. Hodson, Miss Murlson, Mr. and Mrs. Wauchop, Miss Sybil Nathan, Mrs. Pat O'Neill and Mrs. Lyons, Wanganui, Mrs. Tripe (black with jabot of real lace, black lace mantilla), Mrs. Vogel (black crepe), Mrs. Tottenham (flame suede crepe, yoke trimming of diamante), Captain and Mrs. Alan Campbell (purple angel skin, Bash of silver lame), Major-General Sir William Sinclair-Burgess, Mr. George Chichester, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Vickerman (black georgette, rose patterned), Mrs. Ernest Hunt (emerald lace), Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Leicester (Marina green faille), Mr. and Mrs. George Nathan (red shawl, black hat), Mrs. Pearce (black georgette), SquadronLeader Stedman and Mrs. Stedman (red and gold shawl), Mr. and Mrs. Lan Duncan (black ring velvet), Mr. and Mrs, John Duncan /floral crepe),

Colonel and Mrs. Gordon Forbes (white lace shawl and mantilla), Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hunt (black embroidered shawl and mantilla), Mr. and Mrs. F. Grotrian, Ashhurst (Jubilee blue moire, touches of cerise), Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Williams (white embroidered shawl, tortoiseshell comb), Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Y. Seddon (black and silver striped frock, grey lace mantilla), Mrs. W. M. Shand, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Clarry (mustard crepe), Mr. and Mrs. Warwick Blundell (flame frock, pink embroidered shawl), Dr. and Mrs. Murray Litchfleld (black embroidered shawl, roses in hair), Captain and Mrs. Vaughan Morgan (pink frock, black shawl), Captain Graves Morris, Mrs. N. Churches (black and check taffeta frock, black lace mantilla), Mr. and Mrs. Handyside (rust lace), Dr. Robert Stout, Mrs. Miro Cowper, Dannevirke, Cay. Dott. and Signora Formicbella (black embroidered shawl, comb and red roses as headdress), Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Wood (gold lace, white embroidered shawl and mantilla), Mr. and Mrs. Grenfell Morgan (white embroidered shawl), Mr. and Mrs. T. G. A. Muntz (black and white satin, pink shawl), Mrs. S. Bumey (silver brocade, pink camellias in hair), Mrs. Frank Whatley (red shawl), Mr. and Mrs. David Hall (black faille with- full sleeves^of coffee lace), Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Gilmer (embroidered white shawl), Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Stott (black skirt and bolero, organdie blouse), Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tripe (black embroidered shawl), Mr. and Mrs. Charles Levin, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Blundell (embroidered shawl),

Mx-. 'J. W. G. Brodie, Mr. and Mn.

Hubert Nathan (emerald green crepe), Dr. and Mrs. John Plimmer (shawl and mantilla), Mr. and Mrs. Russell Young (white embroidered shawl, white mantilla), Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Prichard Xblack embroidered shawl), Mr. and

Mrs. Bernard Johns (red crepe), Mr.

and Mrs. Kana Wagg (red and white check crepe), Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ward

(black velvet), Mr. and Mrs.. R. Tolhurst, M. and Madame Masdubost

(white lace frock and mantilla), Madame Marsack, Masterton , (red taffeta, black mantilla), M. Vianne, Paris, Mr. and Mrs, W. Manson (black and silver striped net), Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Hunt (black lace), Mr. and Mrs. Jack Harris (black satin), Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Peacock (coloured shawl), Mr, and. Mrs.. Claude. Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kirkcaldie ■■ (black faille), Dr. and Mrs. .Alan Tennant (black shawl and mantilla), Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hardcastle (biscuit' lace, shoulder spray of roses), Mr. and Mrs. John Macdonald (black frock and embroidered white shawl), Mr. and Mrs. B. Wall, Starry Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Sidey, Dunedin (flame taffeta), Dr. and Mrs. Mercer, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jones, Mrs. P. M. Bayley, Palmerston North; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wall, Waipukuroa;

Misses Heather Mackenzie (black crepe), Juliet Nathan (white embroidered shawl), Melicent Grose (black embroidered shawl), Louise Yon Zedlitz (plum lace), Zoe Tansley (floral crepe); Alison Pearce (black satin skirt, gold blouse, oriental sash, gold earrings), Noel Booth (ice-blue satin), Nancy Hunt (blue and white figured crepe), Rita Thomson (black shawl), Sheilah Wellwood (black taffeta), Nancy .Wheeler (embroidered shawl), Dinah Sloman, (white shawl embroidered red and green), Betty Herbert (black shawl), Louise'Cooch (blue taffeta, white shawl), Eileen McCarthy (blue moire), Betty Ellis-(green taffeta), Moya Robinson,.. Marjorie Bennie (black velvet and silver lame), Rosalind Stott (black, crepe), Betty McParland (white shawl embroidered red, blue, and green), Jan Sloman (red taffeta, black lace mantilla), Ailson Addison (black frock, pink shawl), Peggy Wright (black embroidered shawl, black hat), Edna ■ Norwood (floral crepe), Margaret Millar (forest green velvet), Nancy Olphert (black skirt and bolero,. white blouse), Jill Jervis (black crepe), Joan Wheeler (gold frock, floral shawl), Mollie Macassey (floral crepe), Poppy Sproule, Napier, (gold shawl), Margot Peacock, M. Chorley (blue taffeta), Irene Spidy (flame and gold frock, black shawl), M. Wall, June Luckie (flat black hat, multi-coloured shawl), . Joan Beere (floral shawl), F. James, B. Bentley, Woods; and

Messrs. Dennis Young, Dan Webster, Parker, T. McCarthy, John Harcourt, Charles and Andrew Todd, Arthur Sutherland, Andrew Maclean, S. P. Wheeler, E. Reeves, Dick Wardell, E. and W. Toogood, Alex. Jessep, Eon Hunt, G. T. and J. Roberts, John Riddiford, Alistair Williams, John White, Jack, Lawrence, Bernard {Sheridan,

Jack Reid, Dick Wardell, Alistair Buchanan, James Knight, B. and M. Watson, C. Newton, E. Bucklin, C. Evans-Scott, Trevor Lane, J. Harvey, D. Nankervis, P. Crespin, B. Wall, D. Morpeth, "E. Dawson, G. Hamilton, N. Haggitt, W. Turner, W. Turnbull, C. Cooper, R. Grey, S, Ellis, P. Thorpe, F. Reading, Russell Whyte, M.-Hood, K. Dyer, B. Bethune, W. Piper, B. Lockhart, Jack Bromley, Selwyn and Warren Toogood, D. Andrew, Athol Millward, P. Anderson, J. Mules, G. Suisted, I. Curtis, R. Larkin, E. Nathan, R. Hollis, V. Connolly, B. Ward, R. Roy, W. Vrede, C. Clarke, H. Paton. The dancing was kept up till a late hour, with immense spirit, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought another outstandingly successful Plunket Ball to a close.

MARTIN—FOSTER. The wedding was solemnised at Wesley Church, Taranaki Street", recently, of Irene, only daughter of Mr* and Mrs. T. R. Foster, Lower Hutt, and Hector William, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. W. .Martin, Melrose. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Percy R. Paris, and Mr. Temple White presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown, of ivory . satin, cut on graceful straight Lines, the skirt having a long train. The cowl collar was finished with a spray of orange blossom. Her . veil of ivory tulle, was held in place by: a: wreath of orange blossom, and her bouquet was of pale pink roses, white camellias, and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Evelyn Taylor and Miss Joan Martin, both wearing duckegg blue lace frocks, with satin shoes to match. Their head-bands were of silver flowers and leaves, arid they carried bouquets of deep pink cyclamen, carnations, and maidenhair fern. Mr. C. Ruff was best man; and "Mr. J. Foster groomsman. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe by her cousin, Miss Irene Evans. . A reception was held in the church parlour. Mrs. Foster, who .received the guests, wore a navy blue and white ensemble, with felt hat to tone. Her bouquet was of .red. anemones and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom's mother wore an ensemble of grey crinkle-crepe, with matching hat, her bouquet being of blue anemones and maidenhair fern. " • ■ Songs rendered by. Mr. W. Roy Hill.were much appreciated. •' The bride travelled in a nigger-' brown coat and hat, with .matching accessories. ' ' ■

A wedding was solemnised in St. Andrew's Church, The Terrace, on Wednesday afternoon,- when Florence Gower, youngest daughter "of the'late Mr. and Mrs. B. Gower, was married to Francis Coleman, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Coleman. of The Ngaios," Mar ton. The Key. J. C. Loan (an old friend of the bride's family) officiated. The' bride, who entered the church escorted by her brother-in-law, Mr. K. N. K. Huffam, was gowned in a beautiful model gown of windswept silvei* lame over soft white taffeta,, cut or classical -lines. The round neckline had a yoke of intertwined strands of the lame forming sprays of roses and leaves, and met at the shoulder line of the back with tiny buttons to the waist. The skirt softly moulded the figure, the back gradually sweeping into a graceful train". A silver coronet of the same patterned design, as at the neckline held the veil in place, which was artistically'arranged, falling to :tho ground over her train. She carried a;sheaf of- arum lilies and maidenhair fern. ■ The bridesmaids. Misses Gwenneth ; Colle'tt■'.- and -Joan Huffam ■ (niece of the bride), were attired in tango chiffon velvet frocks. Their head-dresses to match were made ,in petalled shape, caps. The bouquets, to tone, consisted- of cyclamen anemones and maidenhair - fern, each made in the shape of a fan. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Max Stewart, of Hastings. The ushers were Messrs. H. B. Gower and H. Coleman. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Huffam entertained a number- of guests at their residence. 37,.The Crescent, Roseneath. Mrs. Huffam, . the bride's sister, received the guests in a model frock of brown marocain and satin,-with a taffeta hat and .posy to tone. Mrs. Coleman, the bridegroom's mother, wore a graceful gown'of wine- ' coloured lace and georgette, with hat and posy to tone. Mr. .Clem Howe officiated at the organ* arid-- accompanied the musical honours at the reception. The guest included Mr. and- Mrs. A. S. Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. A. J.: Harris (Turakina), Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Gower(Marton), Mr. and Mrs. Cheetham (Palmerston North), Mr. and ..Mrs, Maxwell (Feilding), Mr. A. Maxwell, Mr. and v Mrs. F. Mitchell, Mrs.' N. Cower (Petone), Mrs. X; Gower (Marton), Miss Joan Stratford, Mr. and Mrs. Frew, Mrs. Balchin, Mrs. Hows, Mrs. F.'Turnbull, Messrs. H. and L, Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Pack; Mrs. C M. Turnbull, Mr; and Mrs. L. B*«ren, Miss J. Collett Mrs..J. Bowen, Miss K. Qiiillan, Mr; J. Cower,, Mr. and Mrs. Loan. -.' . ■ , Mr. and Mrs: F. L. Coleman left fof the south, the bride wearing a cherrycoloured suit and hat and musquash fur coat. ..■-.-.'...'■'■

MISS LAURA COTTAM BARRAUD.

A great many Mends will learn with regret of the death Qf Miss Laura Cottam Barraud, who passed away yesterday at her -residence, 53 Upland Road, Kelburn. Miss Barraud had a particularly fine and .gentle personality, and had, all her life;'made devoted friends and kept them. She was the .daughter of the late.Mr. C. D. Barraud, a pioneer resident of Wei- ' lington, who was a well known and appreciated painter in water colours. The family followed him in artistic tastes and attainments/ Mr. Barraud compiled a fine work iii 1877, entitled "New Zealand, Graphic and Descriptive," illustrating: it very beautifully from pictures of his own, painted in many different parts of the colony. Mr. W. T: L. Travers/F.L.S., a neighbour of Mr., Barraud's' on Wellington Terrace, wrote the descriptive matter. At this part of Wellington were gathered together many of the best^known people of the old days, and great and lasting friendships were established there. In Miss Barraud's early life she lived in' the home which stood in the garden now owned by Mrs. Herbert, and the. lovely fern trees and other native onesT which'are so much, admired now were there in her time." It was a very different life in those days, and Miss Barraud always retained the gentle reserve and quietness characteristic of her time. There are but few left who are like her. Their regret is the more sincere at her passing, and sympathy will be felt for her relatives.

The address of the Women's Unemployment Committee is Wakefield Street, and not Manners Street, as stated yesterday.