WOMAN'S WORLD AND ITS WAYS

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 161, 10 July 1930, Page 13

WOMAN'S WORLD AND ITS WAYS

WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK, j MILLER—NEWTON. The marriage took place in the War Memorial Church at Titirangi on Tuesday, of Miss Mona Elizabeth Newton, fourth daughter, of Mrs. and the late Mr. A. S. Newton, of Koliukohu, Hokianga, to Mr. Leslie John Miller, elder son of Mr. J. Miller and the late Mrs. Miller, of Hawke's Bay. The Bev. H. R. Jecks performed the ceremony, and Mrs. Ivlacandrew played the wedding music. The church was artistically decorated with hydrangeas, roses, snowdrops and graceful nikau palms. The bride,' who was given away by Mr. David Wallace, wore a frock of shell pink satin beaute with an of silver lace, which dipped at either side. Her veil of embroidered pink tulle formed a train, and was arranged on the head with clusters of orange blossom. She also wore a diamond studded horseshoe on her arm, and carried a bouquet of pink flowers and maidenhair fern. In attendance as bridesmaid was Miss Emily Miller, sister of the bridegroom, who was in a lemon coloured frock with a satin bodice and georgette skirt. She wore a mauve felt hat and carried a bouquet of mauve flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Douglas Newton as best man. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Whareiti, Titirangi, the home of the bride's sister. Mrs. Newton received her guests in a frock of navy crepe de chine with a jabot of guipure lace, and a black and white lace hat trimmed with ospreys.

CLARK—HSNRY. The marriage of Mies Ivy Gladys Henry, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry, of Patumahoe, to Mr. James Pereival Clark, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Joseph Clark, formerly of Waiau Pa, took place on Wednesday afternoon at St. Benedict's Church, Auckland. The Rev. Father Malloy, of Pukekohe, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a period frock of ivory French lace. The double flounced skirt fell to her ankles from a high waistline defined by a rhinestone girdle. An Indian hand-embroidered net veil which formed a train was worn with a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white carnations and chrysanthemums. Miss M. Henry, twin sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Her frock was of rich corded shell pink silk taffeta cut with deep V neck, tightfitting bodice, and ankle length full flared skirt. It was finished with a large flat bow at the back. She wore a pale green felt and tulle picture hat relieved with pink, and carried a bouquet of pink flowers. Mr. R. Henry was best man. A reception was held after the ceremony at the Mount Eden Kiosk, Mrs. Henry, mother of the bride, receiving her guests in a navy ensemble worn with a fur. She carried a bouquet of autumn tinted flowers. Among the guests were: Mrs. and Miss Gallagher, Mrs. and Miss Hall (Horotiu), Miss Clark (Waiau Pa), Mrs. Dobson, Miss Alexander, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Walker (Patumahoe), Mr. and Mrs. Meashan, Mr. L. Middelmas, Miss Fulton (Pukekohe), Miss K. Neil (Waiuku), Mr. and Mrs. Grinter (Papatoetoe), Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Conyngham, Mr. J. Giles, Mr. A. Brown, Miss J. Henry. ALEXANDER—WRIGHT. The Anglican Church at Ruawai, North Wairoa, was beautifully decorated when the Rev. R. A. Mac Donald married Bertha Wright, daughter of Mrs. A. Wright and the late Mr. Wright, of Glen Eden, Auckland, and Mr Leonard Alexander, youngest twin son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Alexander, of Ruawai. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Exler, of Auckland, was charmingly gowned in white chenille I georgette, the bodice being close fitting ! with long full sleeves completed with flared cuffs. The skirt was of three flared tiers and with uneven hemline. A spray of orange blossoms from the waist adorned the skirt. She wore her mother's wedding veil affixed to the head by a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of white Iceland poppies and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid was Miss Myrtle Wright, sister of the bride. The flower girl was little Miss Edna Layther. Mr. B. Fitness was best man. Miss Gwen Meale officiated at the organ. A reception was held afterwards, when Mrs. Wright was assisted by Mrs. S. Blanchfield, the sister of the bridegroom. Mrs. Wright wore navy bengaline and black hat; Mrs. Blanchfield, an embroidered rose charmeline frock. Amongst the guests were: Miss E. Alexander, Mrs. Exler (Auckland), Mrs. A. Alexander (Raupo), , Mrs. C. Ball, sen., Mr. and Mrs J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. A. Layther, Mr. ; and Mrs. F. Meale, Mrs. A. Shepherd and Miss Meale.

MORISON—STONE. A quiet wedding took place at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Great South Road, Papatoetoe, on Thursday, when Milton Morison, of Katikati, son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Morison, formerly of Takapuna, was married to Mabel Alfreda Stone, late school mistress of Katikati, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Stone, of New Lynn. The Rev. T. H. Roseveare performed the ceremony. McPHERSON—WILLS. The wedding was celebrated in the Holy Trinity Church, Otahuhu, on July 5 of Mr. John Allen, only son of Mrs. G. McPherson, Mangere, and Miss Nellie Constance Wills, fourth daughter of Mrs. E. Wills, Luke Street, Otahuhu. The Rev. C. W. B. Seton officiated, and Mr. J. White was at the organ. The bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. W. Wills, in a gown of shell pink taffeta and silk net, with a two-tiered ankle length skirt. The bride's veil was pale pink, hand embroidered tulle, fastened to the head with two silver bands finished with drops of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of roses and sweet peas. Miss Jessie Wills, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Thelma Ryan, niece of the bride, was flower girl. At the wedding breakfast the bride's mother, Mrs. Wills, received wearing a navy blue wool crepe de chine with furs, and hat to tone. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. McPherson, navy crepe de chine frock with fawn coat and hat.

CRAIKE—HUNT. , St. Matthew's Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Tuesday .evening, when Sadie Viola, youngest daughter of Mrs. T. G. Hunt, of Auckland, was married to Albert John, youngest son of Mrs. S. M. and the late Mr. Craike, also of Auckland. Canon Grant Cowen performed the ceremony. Mr. Dowling gave the bride away. The wedding gown, of ivory satin, was slightly high waisted. The skirt was ankle length, the full flairs having longer lines. A diamante girdle, and cluster of orange blossoms, were placed on the shoulder. The billowy tulle veil was lace edged, and arranged cap fashion over the head, a spray of orange blossom surrounding the back. A bouquet of white flowers was carried. The matron of honour, Mrs. Halt, wore a nattier blue souple 6atin, with deep lace hem, and tulle bow on the hip. A sjnall felt hat was of the same shade, and she carried an autumn shaded bouquet. The bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Taylor, wore a lemon glace silk, embroidered in silver, a lemon felt hat, and carried a shower bouquet of sweet peas. Mr. Alfred Hunt was best man, and Mr. Robert Rennie groomsman. The decorations of thd Penrith rooms were carried out in autumn fones and silver tissue strands. Mrs. Hunt received wearing a pale primrose crepe fleuri, black hat, and carrying a pansy bouquet; Mrs. Craike wore a black crepe de soie embroidered in silver, black hat, and carried a cyclamen bouquet. SARGENT—MAURER. The wedding was solemnised at Christ Church, Whangarei, on June 11, of Francis, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Maurer, Whangarei, and Arthur, second son of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Sargent, Whangarei. The Rev. H.' T. Steele officiated, and Mr. A. Marsden Woods presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a dainty ankle-length frock of blusk pink georgette, made with flared skirt and a sash at the waistline, finishing in a large bow at the back, with flowing ends to the hem of the frock. Her veil, which fell to form a train, was of palest pink embroidered tulle, held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms. A shower bouquet of flowers in pink tones completed her toilette. Miss Edyth Sargent, as bridesmaid, wore an exquisite frock of hvdrangea blue georgette. The ruched bodice was finished at the back with a large bow and diamante buckle, and the skirt, which was ornamented with tiny frills, fell to her ankles. A felt hat and shoes and stockings to tone were worn, and a bouquet of blue flowers was carried. Little Christine Shucksmith made a dainty flower girl, her frock being a tiny model of the bridesmaid's, and she carried a basket of pink and blue flowers. Mr. Clinton Dent attended as best man. The wedding reception was held at the Settlers' Hotel, where about 60 guests partook of a sumptuous breakfast. The bride's mother received her guests in a frock of black French crepe satin, black and gold hat, and carried a bouquet of mauve flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore royal faille satin, hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers.