WEDDING AT ST. MARY'S.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 290, 8 December 1932, Page 13

WEDDING AT ST. MARY'S.

ARCHBISHOP'S DAUGHTER. A wedding of great interest to many people throughout New Zealand was celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral this afternoon, when Miss Winifred Mary Averill, only daughter of Archbishop Averill, Primate of New Zealand, and Mrs. Averill, was married to the Eev. Lawrence Edwin Cartridge, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cartridge, Yorkshire, England. The ceremony was conducted by the bride's father, the Rev. Walter Averill, the bride's of All Saints' Church, Ponsonby, acted as chaplain to his father. The bride entered the door:' of the church through a guard of honour, comprised of Girl Guides, and then passed down the aisle on the arm of her .brother, Dr. Leslie Averill, of Christcliurch, who gave her away. The church had been beautifully decorated for the occ'asidn'by a number of the girl friends of the bride"; The scheme was simply carried out-in white and gold flowers, which matched exactly the whole of the colourings of; the bridal party. Tiny posies of white flowers, looped with ribbon, marked the; seats for the large number of guests present. The bride wore a charming princess gown of deep cream satin. It was effective in its simplicity, and was cut on : long flowing lines, which were moulded to the figure and fell anklelengtli to the ground. The neck line was V shaped, and the ' long tight-fitting sleeves were an attractive and delightfulnote. A train of cream satin fell from her shoulders to the ground, where .it widened out aaid carried a large" rose; at the end. This train was the one! in which the bride made her curtsey' /to Her Majesty the Queen, on the occasion of her presentation. Her veil was of Honiton net, trimmed with two ; rows of narrow lace across the top. .It was thrown over and ■ caught at the back with sprays of orange blossom, 'and fell billowing softly over her shoulders and in filmy masses, over, the train. There were six bridesmaids in attendance. They, were Misses liaura Mappin, Joan Robertson,, Ethel Hammond, Clodagh Kitcat, Meg Russell, and Annette Thorne George. Their frocks were similar, made of the gold of dawn satin. They were cut on long lines, featuring bouffant bows at the back,, which were caught from the shoulders. Their hats of gold straw were caught under the brim with flat gold velvet bows, and they carried bouquets of golden gladioli. The bridesmaids also carried gold purses, their gift from the bridegroom. The picture . made: by the bride's deep ivory, followed by'her train of six bridesmaids is golden shades, was delightful. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Lloyd Averill, youngest brother of the bride, as best man. The duties of ushers were carried out by Messrs. Selwyn Averill, Straclian Harris, Charles Towle, and Dr. Howard Coverdale. . .

Reception at "Bishopscourt." After ' the ceremony the bride and bride'groom left the church --through another guard of honour of Girl Guides, and proceeded to. "Bishopscourt." where a reception was held. There were 800, guests, who were, received by Archbisliop: and Mrs. Averill, assisted by the bride and bridegroom. The beautiful old house had been delightfully decorated for the occasion, and at the entrance to the drawing-rOoin : stood a huge bowl filled with remarkably fine specimens of the Japanese iris. The drawing room itself-, which is a rich interior, was further embellished with bowls of gladioli to harmonise with the deep rich colouring of the furnishings and the walls. This led through on to the. paved terrace, which had been entirely closed.: in with canvas from one end of the house-to the other,' and here afternoon tea was dispensed and the cake: cut. The study arid library of the archbishop wei'e used to show the presents, which - made" sin imposing . display, ranging from "beautiful furniture to every delightful thing that the Heart of(| a bride could 'wish. Amongst these ! were collective gifts presented by various groups of -well-wishers, 'such as the Melatiesian--Trust Board; the Girl Guidos, ; -the clergy of Auckland; the women of Auckland,- and the Bible Class Union. The study was gay" with bowls of Stock, ih shades of deep red,*, purple and mauve, and the whole house was full of an" atmosphere of gaiety and happiness. Mrs. Averill, ( tli& bride's fnother, received the guests' wearing a frock of electric blue satin, witli coatee to match, and hat in same toning. Mrs. Averill was in a ■ pale' peach georgette frock, cut oil long lines, with accompanying coatee,, and pineapple straw-liat to tone. Mrs.. Leslie Averill had on a frock of nigger brow.n marocain, and hat 'to tone, and Mrs. Selwyn Averill was in floral eliiffon, in tones of black,, lemon'' and cream, her liat being of fine black straw, trimmed with flowers.. : ■.>