WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 76, 30 March 1928, Page 12

WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK.

LEVIN—GOLD. The wedding took place in the 'Jewish Synogogue last evening of Miss Kitty Gold, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. 8. Gold, of Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn, to Mr. Sydney Levin, son of Mrs. D. Levin, of Grey Lynn. .The Rev. S. A. Goldstein officiated. The bride made a dainty picture as she entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. S. Gold. Her frock was of ivory georgette, beaded in silver. The beautiful veil, which was of Honiton lace, was held in place by a coronet of gold and silver petals, an?i fell softly over the shoulders and formed a long train. She carried a shower bouquet of white lilies and asters. There were three bridesmaids. Miss Sadie Burnstone, the first, wore a frock of shell-pink crepe de chine with a skirt of soft frilled pink georgette and embroidery in silver thread round the neck. Miss Jenny Burnstone and Miss Evelyn Bookman wore frocks of Valencia blue georgette with finely - pleated tiered skirts and silver trimming. They all wore bandeaux of delicateshaded georgette petals on thefr heads and carried bouquets of pink asters and chrysanthemums. Mr. I. Levin was best man, and Messrs. M. Spitz, F. Lees, L. M. Schneideman and L. A. Schneideman were groomsmen. After the ceremony about 300 guests were entertained at the Orange Hall, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Mrs. Gold received her guests wearing a frock of black georgette with black hat. and carried a small posy.

POWER—RYAN. White ring velvet was worn by Miss Edna Faith Ryan in her marriage to Mr. William Basil Leslie Power at St. Mary's Cathedral last evening. Miss Ryan is the only daughter of the late Captain Ryan and Mrs. Ryan, of Auckland, and Mr. Power is the youngest son of the late Mr. G. Power and Mrs. Power, of Coburg, Melbourne. Canon Percival James officiated. Belladonna lilies tied to the pews with bows of tulle and Michaelmas daisies made a.u.stic decoration in the church, and the bride made a charming picture as she came down the aisle on the arm of Mr. W. Lowe, who gave her away. Her frock was effective in its simplicity. The long sleeves pointed over the wrists, gave distinction to the gown and the flared panel at one side with uneven hem was exceedingly smart. A trail of silver leaves reached from one shoulder to the hip, where it was finished with a large bow of soft silver tissue affixed with a brilliant buckle. Miss Margaret Robinson, of Waiuku, in peach crepe de chine, and Miss Lucy' Leece, of Te Aroha, in delphinium blue crepe de chitte* made dainty bridesmaids. Their frocks were made with finely-pleated two-tiered skifts with uneven hem attached at a low waistline to a sleeveless bodice and threaded with wide velvet sashes in colour of turquoise blue and old rose respectively. On their heads they wore tulle hats turned off the face and trimmed with a band of flowers in front to tone with their frocks. They carried bouquets of pink carnations and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. E. Mcßrearty as best man, and Mr. Jack Gibbons as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Click Clack Cabaret, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion with masse* of flowers. Mrs. Ryan received her guests wearing a smart frock of navy blue silk marocaiu, with facings and pleated front of beige, and navy hat with crowns of blended uowers swathed with tulle. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Sainty, Mr. and Mrs. Lowe, Mr. and Mr#. H. Beatty,, Mr. and Mrs. E. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Marquet, Mr. and Mrs. Brickam, Mr. and Mrs. Irving, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Macky, Captain and Mrs. Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. T. Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Garlick, Mr. and Mrs. Beach, Mr. and Mrs. 8. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Gentles, Mr. and Mrs. Coutts, Dr. Leonand, Mrs. McDowell, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Claret, Miss Gilchrist, Miss Langley, Miss J. Graham, Miss Mairs, Miss Byrne and Miss Munroe.

The little Princess Elizabeth ia one I of the most popular royal babies. The servants at 140, Piccadilly adore her, and many charming tales are told of this sweet little baby (states an English exchange). She has hundreds of letters sent to her, with many strange requests. An English paper sayft that a country vicar wrote to ask if the Princess would he able to open a bazaar In I !•!?' years' time. The Princess lives the life of an ordinary baby, and spends as much time as possible out of doors. *£ "l 0 ** 1 children, she has her favourite toys; theso include a golliwog, a J??v doll - A, the Prints t line °f accession to the throne, her education and upbrtnghsg9£jattevwL*-