WEDDINGS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 161, 10 July 1935, Page 13

WEDDINGS.

ORR—BROWN. A wedding of considerable interest to tho whole of the Waikato was solemnised at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Cambridge, last evening, when Miss Adelaide Alice Brown, elder daughter of Mr. Thomas Wynn Brown, the well-known Master of the Waikato Hunt, was married to Mr. Leonard Louis Orr, of Horahora, third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Orr, of Christchurch. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. C. W. Chandler, and Mr. T. H. Hampshire presided at the organ. Th 6 bride entered tho church with her father, and was attired in a delightful frock of gold lame, made with long, tight sleeves, to points over the hands, high neckline, and slim fitting skirt flaring to form a long train. Tho veil of deep ' cream Limerick lace, was arranged with tiny sprays of orange blossoms, and finished at the foot with a soft bow of gold ribbon. She also carried a sheaf of scarlet gladioli. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Madge Finlayson, of Whangaiei, was gowned in a frock of chartreuse green tulip satin, fashioned with bands of satin and georgette in the skirt and finished with tiny bows beaded in silver and gold; she also wore a head band of goid leaves, and carried a bouquet of autumn tinted gladioli and daffodils. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. Nevillo Souter, of Cambridge, as best man. Tho church was appropriately decorated in shades of yellow with white heather, tied with yellow ribbon. After tho ceremony a reception was held at tho bride's home, "Ngalieke," where a representative attendance of guests assembled. The wedding repast was held in the big sun porch, and the customary toasts were honoured. Mrs. Souter, as hostess, was wearing black Chantilly lace, under a black velvet wrap, with a black velvet hat, and carried a bouquet of crimson anemones. The ushers were Messrs. R. ■ Magill, H. Peake, M. Imrie and Ned. Brown. The sun porch and big drawing room were also charmingly decorated with rare pionsettias, white single camellias, Iceland poppies and late roses. The popularity of the young couple was evidenced by the numerous wedding gifts, and they have been the recipients of hosts of good wishes.

HASSAN—SAYEGH. St. Benedict's Church was the setting yesterday afternoon for the wedding of Miss Josephine Catherine Sayegh, sister of Mr. J. C. Sayegh, of Huntly Avenue, Grafton, to Mr. Wilfred Hassan, eldest son of Mr. H. L. and the late Mrs. Hassan, of Grey Lynn. Father Courtney performed the ceremony, and Mr. Hiscocks presided at the organ. "Ave Maria" was sung by a vocalist during the signing of the register. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. J. C. Sayegh, the wedding gown being an exquisite confection of cloth of silver. It was made on slender, graceful lines, and held at the waist by a plaited silver girdle. The pink tulle veil was made in flowing cape fashion, and was bordered by three rows of pink satin ribbon. A coronet of pink pearl was worn, and the beautiful ensemble was completed with a sheaf of pink roses, carnations and cyclamens. Three bridesmaids followed, Misses Marie Sayegh (sister of the bride), Marie Francis and Mary Hassan (bridegroom's cousin). Their Victorian period frocks of blossom pink tulle had frilled skirts and tight-fitting bodices, fastening with silver roses. Halo bonnets of the same toned tulle were trimmed with rosebuds and silver leaves, and the silver baskets of pink roses, which they carried had streamers of pink tulle. The little flower girl, Patsie Sayegh, was dressed in a replica frock of the maids, and the page boy, Carl Sayegh, wore the same hued satin suit, with silver lace ruffles and jabot. Acting ae> best man was Mr. M. Sayegh, and the groomsmen were Messrs. W. Sayegh and C. Hassan (bridegroom's brother). The wedding dinner and dance was held in the Rialto Ballroom and lounge, a large number of friends attending. Miss A. Sayegh received the guests, and wore a frock of black flat crepe, with wjiite fur collar and black and white hat. Mrs. F. Sayegh wore black and silver; Mrs. Moodabe, sen., black soft satin and lace; Mrs. M. M. Moodabe, black matelasse, with smart small hat and silver fox furs.*