WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 307, 28 December 1929, Page 11

WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK.

BISHOP—CROLL. The wedding of Helen, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Croll, of Point Chevalier, and Eric, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bishop, of Grafton Road, was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Point Chevalier, last evening. The Kev. J. Boyd officiated. The bride ■was given away by her father, and wore a white crepe de cliine embroidered in silver, with an uneven hem. The tulle veil formed a train, and was held by gmall ear clusters of orange blossom. A sheaf of lilies was carried. The bridesmaids were Miss Jean Bell, in apple green georgette, and Miss Mary Elliott, in buttercup chiffon. Two little flower girls, Jean Croll and Olga Herdson, were in frilled pink and blue crepe de chinc. All wore fan-shaped tulle headdresses with band of diamante round the head, and carried bouquets and silver baskets filled with pink and blue flowers. Mr. Lawrie Bishop was the best man. The wedding supper was served at Nairn's. The bride's mother wore a beige crepe fleuri, and hat to tone. The bridegroom's mother a bois de rose marocam and beige hat. JONES—WRIGHT. A wedding of interest was solemnised tH morning, when Mrs. S. Wright, youngest daughter of the late-Mr. and Mrs. R. McVeagh, of Cambridge, and widow of the late Mr. Arthur Wright, of Christchurch, became the wife of Mr. Stanley Clifford Jones, eldest son of tile late Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Papa•Jcura. Dean W. J. Murphy officiated. The bride wore a parchment toned marocain faille ensemble, the bodice having a boloro of Chantilly lace, also cuffs and lace yoke. The skirt was draped with a side sash, the coat and hat being of similar shades. The service took place at the Church of the Good shepherd, Mount Roskill. The matron of honour was Mrs. H. Godwin Smith, of Whangarei, sister of the bride, and the duties of best man were carried out by the bridegroom's brother, Mr. E. Glynn Jones. A wedding breakfast was daintily arranged at the Central Hotel, the guests including Mrs. J. Grace, Mrs. J. McVeagh, Miss McVeagh, Mrs. W. Irwin, Mrs. E. G. |Jones, Mrs. Malcolm Allan, Mrs. Alfred Hammond.

HAMMOND—BAINBRIDGE. The marriage of Miss Dorothy Julia Bainbridge, eldest daughter of Mrs. A. 6. Bainbridge, of Devonport, and the late Mr. Gordonstone Bainbridge, and Mr. Arthur Francis Hammond, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hammond, of Maungawhau Road, Epsom, took place yesterday in Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, the Rev. H. B. Wingfield officiating. The bride, who entered the church with Mr. Bobert Kay (Hamilton), wore a dainty bridal frock of ecru silk net (embroidered) over blush rose pink crepe de chine, aud a, picture hat of ecru lace. Her shower bouquet was of palest pink carnations and rosebuds, with maiden hair fern. Her sister, Mies Minnie Bainbridge, acted as bridesmaid, wearing a flounced frock of shell pink georgette, with a pale pink picture hat and a bouquet of pink flowers to tone. Mr. Norton Hammond, cousin of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man. The church, was .prettily decorated for the occasion by girl friends of the bride. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mrs. R. H. Lloyd, the bride's grandmother, King Edward Parade. Mrs. Lloyd received her guests/ wearing a of heavy black silk. Mrs. Bainbridge, who assisted her mother, Mrs. Lloyd, was gowned in black lace over silk, with a black hat with whitetipped osprey. Mrs. A. B. Hammond wore black silk marocain, relieved with beige, a black georgette coat, and black hat. i ——* BUCKMASTER—MEIKLE. A recent wedding which was solemnised at Wesley Church, Taranaki Street, .Wellington, was that of Edith, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Buckmaster, Hataitai, and Maurice, elder son of Captain and Mrs. H. Meikle, Auckland., The Rev. T. R. Richards officiated, and Mr. Temple White provided the wedding music. The bride was gowned in Early Victorian style, her frock being of beige pink lace. The tulle veil formed the train, and was worn with a narrow band of silver and orange blossom buds, and the wedding bouquet was of cream, rose?. The bridesmaids, Misses Phyllis Tanner (chief) and Olga Jackson (Auckland), were in frocks of blue figured chiffon, and their hats were of blue straw; trimmed with pink velvet ribbon, and they carried sheaves of pink roses. Little Patricia Buckmaster was flower girl, in a dainty frock of pale blue frilled net, and a Victorian poke bonnet to tone. She carried a basket of pink rosebuds. Mr. C. Chapman was beat man, and Mr. J. Meikle was groomsman. The wedding reception was held at the Adelphi Cabaret, a. large number of guests being present. Mrs. Buckmaster, who received ithe guests, wore a costume of nigger brown georgette beaded in bronze. Her fawn: Bangkok hat was finished with brown and orange ostrich .feathers, and her bouquet was of cream roses. Captain and Mrs. Meikle were unavoidably absent.

McCORKIND ALE—PILKIN GTON. A pretty wedding took place last evening in St. Peter's Church, Takapuna, the Rev. W. G. Monckton officiating, when Miss Kathleen Olive ("Tossie") Pilkington, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. -R. T. Pilkington, of Bay View Road, Takapuna, became the wife of Mi\ J. T. McCorkindale, son of Mrs. McCorkindale and the late Mr. J. McCorkindale, of Gore. The bride, who entered the church "with her father, wore a charming frock of ivory chiffon taffeta, fashioned with fitting bodice of taffeta, with narrow round corsage yoke of georgette and long georgwtte sleeves. The skirt was of doep silver Jace over a georgette skirt, with handkerchief points, with underdress of taffeta. Large hip bows of taffeta gave a pretty pannier effect. The wedding veil, train length, was of double tulle, with embroidered corners, edged with Brussels lace. It was worn over a lace cap, and was caught to the head with a spray of orange blossom across the back rf the head, finished with clusters of blossom over the ears. She carried a shower bouquet of cream and pale pink flowers and maiden hair lern. Mrs. W. M. Hutchinson attended her sister as matron of honour, wearing delphinium blue crepe de chine, with oyster shaded hat of ballibuntal straw, trimmed with lace medallions. Her bouquet was of pale pink and blue flowers. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Douglas McCorkindale,, as best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs. Pilkington received her guests gowned in black crepe de chine, with beige georgette vest, black hat with osprey, and a bouquet of cream roses. Nearest relatives and friends were the only guests.

SHAND—MACKAY. The first wedding ceremony to be performed in the Nurses' Chapel at the Christchurch Hospital took place last week, when Bachael, third daughter of Mr. J. Mackay, of Takamatua, was married to Dr. Eric Shand, youngest son of Mrs. J. Shand, "Broadacres," Wylie's Crossing, Taieri. The Rev. H. W. Smith, the hospital chaplain, officiated, and Dr. T. L. Crook was organist. The chapel was decorated with large bowls of roses and a wedding bell was suspended over the bridal party. DONNELLY—FOWLER. The Mount Eden Methodist Church was beautifully decorated on Friday for the wedding of Miss Ella Mildred Fowler, youngest daughter Mrs. S. J. Fowler, of Mount Eden, when she became the wife of Mr. William Ewart Donnelly, son of -Mrs. Donnelly, late of Thames. The Rev. E. P. Blamires, assisted by the Rev. E. T. Olds, performed the ceremony. Entering the church with her brother, Mr. Frank Fowler, the bride was dressed in an ivory georgette, with overdress worked in pattern of silver thread, and the skirt cut 011 uneven lines and lace hem. The embroidered tulle veil was held in place by two strands of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of lilies and carnations. The two bridesmaids in attendance were Misses Gwendoline Armitage and Rita Clark. Frocks of apple green georgette, with sprigs of pink, were worn over primrose and rose pink respectively. Picture hats and shower bouquets toned with their gowns. The bride's little niece, Joyce Eyre, was in a frilled pink crepe de chine and wreath of rosebuds. The best man was Mr. Cyril Burton, and the groomsman the Rev. B. Hames. Pink carnations and white Christmas lilies gaily decorated the Methodist Hall, Mount Eden, for the wedding reception. The bride's mother wore a black lace and georgette frock, and carried a crimson shower bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore a beige marocain ensemble, with a hat to tone.

TALBOT—KNOWLES. St. Matthew's Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday evening when Violet Ruby, eldest daughter of Mrs. Knowles, of Dunedin, was married to Stanley Charles, only son of Mr. and Mrs. v Talbot, Mount Eden. The bride was escorted to the altar by her uncle, Mr. Orr, of Dunedin, and wore a model frock of white georgette,, embroidered in diamante and silver. The veil fell from a silver halo headdress and formed a graceful train. and a sheaf of Christmas lilies completed a very charming toilet. Three bridesmaids were in attendance. Miss Elva Jamieson, chief bridesmaid, was gowned in deep cream lace and georgette, fashioned with uneven hemline, with a sunset coloured bow of taffeta and a tulle and diamante headdress. She carried a bouquet of apricot and pink roses and carnations. Miss Eva Talbot, sister of the bridegroom, wore blue crepe martena, daintily embroidered in lemon and gold. Miss Joy Knowles, sister of the bride, chose pink crepe martena and guipure lace. Both !had tulle headdresses and bouquets to tone. Canon Grant Cow,en performed the ceremony; and the best man and groomsman were Mr. H. Woods and Mr. P. Doull. The bride's mother wore a black and beige frock and hat, and carried a bouquet of red roses. Navy crepe de chine relieved with lemon, with hat and bouquet to' tone, was chosen by the bridegroom's mother. The wedding breakfast was later held at the residence of the bridegroom's parents in Mount Eden.

BOARDMAN—SAWYER. A wedding of interest to the musical world and to many friends was celebrated at St. John's Church, Wellington, when Miss Myra Sawyer, the wellknown soprano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sawyer,"of Kelburn, was married to Mr. Wm. Boardman, who is also a well-known singer, eon of Mr. and Mrs. H. Boardman, of Auckland. The Rev. J. R. Blanchard, 8.A., officiated at the ceremony, and the church was decorated by friends of the couple. The service was fully choral, Mr. H. Temple White presiding at the organ, and conducting a choir consisting of members of the Wesley Church and Commercial Travellers' Male Voice Choirs, together with the quartet, Mesdames R. R. Orr, F. A. Coventry, and Messrs. E. W. Robbins and R. R. Orr, of the Harmonic Society. The bride was in a charming period gown of gold lame, made in Princess style, and adorned with clusters of orange blossom. Her Juliet cap was of gold tulle with orange blossoms. The court train was of gold lame lined with lemon satin, and also trimmed with sprays of orange blossom. A sheaf of Christmas lilies was carried, surrounded with maiden hair fern. The train-bearers were Yvonne Trim and Allan Martin, who were picturesquely dressed in lemon satin of the 6ame period. Misses Dorothy Sawyer and Helen Boardman were bridesmaids, wearing frocks of yellow satin beaute, with helmets of gold tissue and sequins. Misses Mavis and Olive Sawyer also attended, their frocks being of lime satin beaute, while their helmets matched those of the other two. The beautiful bouquets carried toned with the frocks. Mr. Ray Irving was best man, and Messrs. Lyall Darke, Dudley Lyllian, and Wakefield Sawyer were groomsmen. The wedding reception was held at the Lyceum Club, which was decorated for the function. The guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. J. Sawyer, the latter wearing mauve mariette and a lace coate'e.° Musical and elocutionary items, which were greatly appreciated, were rendered by Mesdames Percival, Morgan, B. Gordon Edwards (Auckland), Misses D. Simms (Nelson), Queenie HallMcLean, Esther Sa,wyer, Doris Prouse, Stella and Kathleen Sawyer and Monette Trim, Messrs., Val Jones, Trim, and H. Temple White.