WEDDINGS OF THE DAY.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 82, 8 April 1931, Page 11

WEDDINGS OF THE DAY.

FINCH—KENNEDY. The wedding took place at St. John's Church, Te Awamutu, on Saturday, of Miss Ruby Kennedy, second daughter of Mrs. Kennedy, or Otorohanga, to Mr. Charles Arndl Finch, eldest eon of Mrs. Finch, Tβ Awamutu. The Rev. S. R. Wareing officiated, and Miss P. North presided at the organ. The bride wore a white georgette frock, inset with lace and touches of pink, with the customary veil and orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of pink and white roses and carnations. In attendance as bridesmaid was Mies Mary Cooper, of Puahue, attired in a pale green georgette frock, and' a green felt hat to match. She aleo carried a pretty bouquet of autumn flowers. Little Ethnie Finch, acted ae flower girl, wearing an Early Victorian frock of pale pink net, and she carried a posy of pale pink and blue flowers. Mr. A. 0. Finch, brother of the bridegroom, was in attendance as best man. After the ceremony a reception wae held at The Lounge. .

HARRIS—BRADSHAW. All Saints' Church was chosen on Saturday for the wedding of Miss Grace Annie Bradshaw, eldest daughter of Mr. W. S. Bradshaw, of Heme Bay, to Mr. William J. Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Harris, of Cambridge. The Rev. W. W. Averill officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a frock of white georgette, with buckle of brilliants at the waist line. The tulle embroidered veil was held in place by two strands of orange blossom, and she carried a white bridal bouquet. The bride's two sisters, Misses Josephine and Mary Bradshaw, attended as bridesmaids, and wore frocks fashioned alike in hyacinth blue and cameo pink satin respectively. Large sprays of chiffon roses were placed on the shoulder. Their rose beige hats were trimmed with ribbon, and large shower bouquets were carried. The best man was Mr. Mills, and groomsman Mr. Stone. The bride's mother wore grey wool crepe de chine, with grey hat to tone, and the bridegroom's mother wore navy blue crepe fleuri, trimmed with orange, and hat to match.

J ' SMITH—BECK. The wedding of Miss Alice Elizabeth Beck, elder daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Beck, of Turna, to Mr. Cecil Norman Smith, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith, of Htmtly, was celebrated at St. Barnabas' Church, Mount Eden, on Easter Monday afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Beck officiated. The brida was given away by her uncle, Mr. Clinih, and wore a gown of white crepe georgette made on simple lines. The tulle embroidered veil, which formed a long train, was held in place with three strands of orange blossom, and ehe carried a large bridal bouquet of white blooms. The bridesmaid, Miss Lorna Beck, wore a praline pink souple eatin with black satin narrow belt fastened with a diamante buckle. A pink hat and shower bouquet toned with the frock. Mr. George H. Smith was the best man. The reception after the ceremony was held at the Domain Kiosk, pink flowers with beautiful cactus blooms adorning the tables. Mrs. E. Paice received the guests in a black gros grain silk with silver grey pleated vest and black velvet hat. A red rose bouquet was carried. The bridegroom's mother wore a powder blue ensemble, blue hat to tone and carried a blue bouquet.

RULE—LOWRY. A picturesque wedding was celebrated at St. Matthew's Church on Monday afternoon, when Mise Mateie Freda Lawry, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lowry, of Auckland, became the wife of Mr. Reginald George Rule, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rule, of Sandringham. The bride, who wore a charming gown of ivory satin and tulle, entered the church on the arm of Mr. J. Anderson. The tight-fitting bodice was fastened to a full-flared uneven skirt. The embroidered lace veil was held in place by a charming coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white carnations, dahlias and rosebuds. The chief bridesmaid, Mies Mavis Rule, wore a dainty frock of shell pink satin, relieved with pale green tulle made on uneven lines, with felt hat to tone. The second bridesmaid, Miss Edna Rule, was gowned in pale green eatin and pink tulle, with felt hat to tone. They carried shower bouquets of paleet pink dahlias. Mr. Richard Sloman carried out the duties of best man, and Mr. Gibson Burns was groomsman. A reception was afterwards held at the Carlton Hall, Sandringham, where the bridegroom's mother received in black crepe de chine, relieved with mauve, and hat to tone.

BEARD—SPINKS. The wedding wae celebrated at St. John's Methodist Church, Poneonby, on Thursday evening , of Mise Sylvia Spinks, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Spinks, of Westmere, to Mr. Thomas Alfred Beard, youngest eon of Mr. and Mrs. P. Beard, of Auckland. The Eev. G. Frost officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of Wedgwood blue souple eatin, the ankle-length skirt being fastened to a tight-fitting bodice, trimmed with a row of small buttons down the front. A email blue Bangkok hat was trimmed with fawn, and she carried a shower bouquet of pink roses, carnations and long satin stream ere. The bride's sister, Mies Gladys Spinke, was in attendance, and wore a cameo pink eatin anklelength sleeveless frock, with full-flared skirt. Her felt hat of the same shade was trimmed with a velvet bow across the.back. Mauve asters and eweet peas formed the shower bouquet. Mr. A. Coghlan was beet man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Penrith rooms. There was a pink wedding bell suspended over the bridal couple and crystal stands of pink cactus dahlias, with an archway of ferns at the entrance of the reception hall. Mrs. Spinke wore a navy figured satin ensemble and navy hat. Mrs. Beard wore a navy cloth tailored suit and felt hat to tone.

FLETCHER— HAMMOiN D. The marriage of Mies Helen McLaren, only daughter of Mre. Hammond and the late Mr. W. Hammond, of Auckland, to William Horace, second eon of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher, of Waipawa, Hawke's Bay, was solemnised at St. David's Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon. The Eev. D. D. Scott officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, wore a flared ankle-length frock of satin beaute, with tight-fitting bodice and long sleeves. It was embroidered with pearls. The tulle veil, which was embroidered with Scotch thistles, was held in place with sprays of orange blossom and fell to form a graceful train. She carried a sheaf bouquet of pink and white roses and carnations. The bridesmaid was Miss Polly Hammond, cousin of the bride, who wore an ankle-length frock of blue crepe de chine, with beige felt hat, and carried a blue tulle muff. The flower girl, Joyce Ralph, also cousin of the bride, wore an early Victorian frock of pink frilled net and taffeta, with pink tulle headdress and muff. Mr. Rae was best man/ The reception was afterwards held at Romano's Tearooms, Karangahape Road. Mrs. Hammond and Mrs. Irvine, aunt of' the bridegroom, received the guests, the former wearing a frock of navy blue fleuri with bengaline coat and felt hat, and carrying an autumn-tinted bouquet, j Mrs. Irvine wore black silk coat and frock, with hat to tone, , and carried a scarlet bouquet.

PENGELLY—DAVIS. Miss Alice Vivian Victoria Davis, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Davis, of Kingsland, made a dainty bride on Tuesday afternoon, when her marriage was celebrated with Mr. Robert George Pengelly, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Pengelly, of Mount Roskill. The service was held at St. Matthew's Church, and Rev. Canon Grant Co wen was celebrant. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was charmingly attired in white georgette, made with a semi-fitting bodice, with an. ankie-lengibi flared skirt. Her hand embroidered tulle veil, forming a train, was held in place with, a cluster of orange blossoms. The bride carried a bouquet of white begonias and asparagus fern. The two bridesmaids. Misses Ruby and Bessie Davis,sisters of tihe bride, wore frocke fashioned alike, of lemon and green georgette respectively. Their semi-fitting bodices joined skirts of ankle-length flares, with" summer felt hats to tone, and they carried bouquets of lemon and apricot begonias respectively. The little flower girl, Betty Davis, niece of the bride, wore a shell pink crepe de chine flared frock, with lace, and a tinsel headdress with rosebuds and long pink streamers. She carried a dainty posy. Little Freddie Meynell, nephew of the bride, was page boy, in white satin and crepe de chine blouse, and blue velvet trousers. Mr. W. Knipe, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man, and Mr. W. Culham as groomsman. The reception was held at the Masonic Hall, Eden Terrace. Mrs. Davis received in Lido blue crepe de chine and hat to match. An autumn tinted bouquet was carried, while Mrs. Pengelly wore navy crepe de chine and had a red bouquet. Among the guests were: Mrs. Meynell, sister of the bride, in beige crepe de chine; Mrs. Cantelin, of Taranaki, also sister of the bride, in blue celanese and fox fur, I

SILSON—TRAILL. The Beresford Street Congregational Church was chosen on Easter Monday for the wedding of Miss Isabella Lillias Traill, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Traill, of Gisborne, to Mr. Frank Raymond Silson, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Silson, of Napier. The Rev. Mr. Whiting performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pink georgette frock, the hem being three email frills. Pink embroidered tulle formed the veil and train, and she carried a pink and white bridal bouquet. The bridesmaid, Miss Glenice Traill, was gowned in a deep primrose chiffon with tulle and silver headdress, and she carried a shower bouquet in shades of gold and lemon flowers. The best man was Mr. John Silson. The reception at the Dtfmain Kiosk had tables and favours in gold shades, the bride's mother receiving the guests in a true blue satin ensemble, blue hat and carrying an autumn bouquet. Mrs. Silson wore navy blue marocain, black corded silk coat and black hat. Miss Nellie Silson, the bridegroom's sister, wore peach silk crepe de chine, brown hat and beige coat.

MITCHELL—QUATLE. The wedding of Miss Nettie Margaret Quayle, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Quayle, of Point Chevalier, to Mr. Samuel John Mitchell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, of Mount Eden, was celebrated at the Church of Ascension, Point Chevalier, on Easter Monday evening. The Rev. Mr. Ward officiated. The church was beautifully decorated with pink and wMte by the bride's girl friends. Mrs. Dunningham presided at the organ. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a graceful gown of ivory satin, made to touch the ankles. A deep cape collar of satin was set on the shoulders. The embroidered veil was : draped over the head to form a second cape, and was held by a chaplet of orange blossoms and pearls. She carried a long sheaf of white cactus dahlias. Miss Mona Quayle, a cousin, was bridesmaid, with a dainty ankle-length frock of Lido blue souple satin. Her picture hat of blue crinoline straw was trimmed with a wide bow of blue satin ribbon, and she carried a shower bouquet of pink carnations and roses. Mr. Stanley Mitchell -was best man. After the service a reception was held at the Domain Kiosk, which was a bower of fresh flowers in pink, blue and white. The large number of guests were received by Mrs. Quayle, who wore a frock of peach georgette, and a small coatee, with pink marabout feather collar. A black and pink hat was worn, and a pink shower bouquet carried. The bridegroom's mother wore black silk marocain and a black felt hat trimmed with ospreys. The bouquet was of mauve and pink flowers.

HARRIS—SYERS. The Pitt Street Methodist Church was tastefully decorated yesterday morning in honour of the wedding of Miss Phyllis Lilian Syers, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Syers, of Great North Road, Avondale, to the Rev. George Raymond Harris, Methodist minister of Opotiki, third eon of Mr. and Mrs. W. Harris, of Beale Street, Hamilton. The Rev. Walter performed the ceremony and Mr. Moore presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white georgette, the skirt having three tiei's of petals cut Jn handkerchief points and georgette pipings trimming the bodice. Attached to the hand-embroider.ed veil was a lace band and ear clusters, and she carried x large white shower bouquet. Two bridesmaids attended. Miss Vera Syers, the bride's sister, was in briar rose pink georgette., inset with silver lace medallions; Miss Jessie Stewart wore cameo pink ninon, the skirt having a two-frilled basque. Pink felt picture hats and. shower bouqueets of the same colour completed their toilettes. Mr. H. C. Gillespie attended as best man, and Mr. Alexander McD. Syers as groomsman. A weddivig luncheon was served at the Domain Kiosk, when pink flowers adorned the tables. The bride's mother received the guests in a navy blue crepe de eoie gown, with a blue hat, and she carried an autumn bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore a dark blue lace and crepe de chine ensemble, hat to tone and carried a lemon bouquet.