WEDDINGS.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18921, 9 February 1927, Page 2

WEDDINGS.

MORTON-MATHIAS. Yesterday was a red-letter day at Tuahiwi, where, in charming surroundiiS, a picturesque wedding and otto at possessed many unique feature* "as celebrated in the presence of a Targe gathering of friends and wellW The rS bride was Judith Amy Duncan, onlv daughter of the Rev. H. W. Mathias, vicar .of Tualnw. and Mrs Mathais and granddaughter of the lite Archdeacon Mathias, who arrived i„ Canterbury shortly afterthe.arrival of the First r'our Ships, and who, witli his familv, played a distinguished part in the early history of tho province. The bridegroom was Mr Bernard Leigh Morton, of Hamilton, >orth Island son of Mr and Mrs Francis -Morton. St, John's Wood London. The bride's father, tho Rev. H. H. Mathias, performed the ceremony. Tho prettv little church had been most artisticallv decorated for tho occasion bv Mr Mathias's Maori parishioners, who bad transformed tho interior into a bower of pink and white flowers. Mrs Henrv Buchanan, at whose wedding in December the bride had acted as 1, desmaid, presided at tho organ, and during tho service nuptial hymns wero sun" in chorus by the Maoris. The bride made an attractive picture as . cscortod Ky her uncle. Mr Archibald Mathias, she walked from tho Vicarage down the flower-bordered garden path to the church. Her frock of heavy French crepe do chine of ivory shade was simply made with asquare neck and lonp tulle sleeves, tight to the elbow, and then falling in iooso graceful folds, whilo tho skirt was finished with a deep hem of hand-cm-broidercd tulle, and two posies of orange blossom and tiny golden oranges, one on the shoulder and tho other at the waist, relieved the simplicity of the straight bodice. Her tulle veil, lent by Mrs J. H. W'athcrston, fell from a ehaplct of orange blossom, and was so long and voluminous that it formed a soft filmy train, while into her beautiful bouquet of white rosebuds and carnations were introduced a few croldcn roses. The attendant bridesmaid, Miss Mona Coatb, of Auckland, wore a distinctive frock of delicate rose-coloured crepo de chine with slightly pouched bodice and flared skirt and long full sleeves of rose tulle, shirred at tho wrists. Her crinoline hat to match was upturned at the back, and trimmed with rose velvet ribbon, and her bouquet to tone was of carnations and larkspur. Mr T. C. H. Miller acted as best man. After the ceremonv at the church, a reception, attended by relatives and a few intimato friends, was held at the Vicarage. Mrs Mathias, tho bride's mother, wore a handsome gown of smoke-grey georgette and lace, mounted on grey satin charmeuse. The sleeves were of lace, which also formed inset panels in tho skirt, and her smart black Bangkok hat was trimmed with a plastron of multi-coloured velvet flowers in front. Her bouquet was of vivid red roses, which formed un effective note of colour ngainst her grey frock. Tho Maoris of the settlement wero entertained bv Mr. ami Mrs Mathias on the lawn, ana after, tea was dispensed, they danced hakas-and sang melodious songs, much to the enjoyment of the guests. Later, as'the .bride was leaving the Vicarage, sho divided her bouquet and threw the separate flowers to tho Maoris, a pretty, • gracious act that was greatly appreciated. . When Mr and Mrs Morton left for their wedding tour, the brido was wearing a smart suit of air-force blue kasha, with a short coat, and a beige jumper, and a chic little pull-on hat in two shades of beige. Mrs Morton will bo greatly missed in musical circles in Christchurch, where she is well known as a popular and talented violinist. Her future home will be in Hamilton, whither she and her husband will take tho good wishes of their many Christchurch friends.

HOLTON-BTJTTERFIELD. At St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Cashel Btroet, tho Rev. P. Rule solemnised tho marriage of Reta, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Buttorflold, Springfield, to George, son of Mr George Rolton, Te Arawa, St. Albans. Tho bride wore a pretty frock of heavy georgette, with knife-pleated skirt, and all-over sequin embroidery. A beautiful hand-embroidered veil fell over tho train of blue satin, and was hold with a coronet of pearls and orange blossom. She carried n bouquet of Madonna lilies. Miss. Dorothy Butterfield, sister of tho bride, wore a rose murocain frock, with long tight-fitting sleeveless bodico and petal skirt. She carried a bouquet of ferns and'varicoloured flowers. The bride's brother, Mr Terence Butterfield, acted as best man, and the brido was given away by Mrs Muhlieson, of Christchurch. There wero two little train bearers, Jean Harris, cousin of the bride, and Francis Muhlieson.

Later on a reception was hold at tho Dorothy Tea Rooms, where several relations and friends were entertained. The brido travelled in a mauvo dress with hat to match, and a dark brown fur coat.

PLUNKET SOCIETY. At the monthly meeting of tho Papanui Sub-Branch of the Plunket Society there were present: Mesdames H. R. Smith (president), D. G. Ogilvie, Ockenden, W. A. Wilson, L. Sisson, Poulsen, D. E. Miller, L. Wilson, Heywood, Orbell, McCrostie, Mann, and Miss G. Fayn (hon. secretary)." , Nurso Barnctt reported the following attendances for January:—Babies 86, adults 06, older children 23, new cases 2. Tho secretary reported that tho nurso had moved back to St. Paul's schoolroom in November, and a letter had been sent to the Presbyterian Church officers, thanking thorn for kindly granting the uso of a room. The donation box opened in December, contained £1 5s 2d. Miss Orbell bad resigned from the committee, as she was going to England. On the motion of Miss Fayn, seconded by Mrs Ogilvie, Mesdames Marrie, Lyon, and H. N. Talbot were elected to the committee.

After discussion a motion to hold a gathering for the mothers and babies attending the Papanui clinic, was defeated. It was decided to leave tho arrangements for the annnal meeting until next month. Tho president gave tho eommittee an invitation from the matron of Karitano Baby Hospital, to visit the hospital, and be the guests of the House Committee for afternoon tea. The 'invitation was accepted with pleasure for Monday, February 14th.