WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21728, 10 March 1936, Page 2

WEDDINGS

WOODWARD—HUESTON Yesterday afternoon at the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, the weddijig was celebrated of Alexandra May. second daughter of- the late Mr W. J. Hueston and of Mrs Hueston, Hackthorne road, to Donald Walter, elder son of Mr and Mrs W. Woodward, Papanui road. The Rev. Lawrence A. North performed the ceremony, and Mr'G. Martin was the organist. Blue.- hydrangeas, autuimvtinted flowers ; and Japanese magles, arranged -iri the church, made-an-effec-tive background for the frocks worn by the" bride and her attendants. The bride was escorted-, J by her brother;-Mr R. Douglas Hueston. She wore a frock of ivory satin,riche, cut on close-fitting lines an&wflarmg at the back to form a trafri trimmed with embroidery and pearls. The bodice of the frock was Softened at thejieckline with folds of.the,material released from ruching on the shouldersyand the long sleeves ;were slashed from: the shoulders to the elbows. Her tulle, yeil was arranged'froin a pleated .coronet set with pearls arid trimmed with orange blossom buds, and her shower bouquet was composed of snow-queen lilies and maidenhair fern.

Misses Elma and Beatrice Hueston attended as bridesmaids wearing frocks of ice-blue point de soie with elbow-length capes of .taffeta, the flares across the shoulders 'opening in front to reveal the slightly shirred necklines. Their taffeta hats-to 'match were trimmed with velvet ribbon beneath the brims and arranged under the chins, and in their bouquets were apricot shaded roses and begonias. A fro:": made on similar' lines to the bridesmaids',fuOdk's;was:worn by the little train-beaijery Miss? PatriciaNorth, whose 80-Peep headdress wasof shirred. taffeta trimmed with handmade flowers :6f velvet (ribbon.; Her flowers were fuchsias and begonias arranged in a'posy.* " : ■ ' Mi" E. Hullett- was best man, and Mr V. Hean was; groomsman. After the ceremony, the guests were receivedat the Winter Garden, by the bride's mother* who was wearing •; a smart model "frock of 'navy satinbacked crepe, the yoke- and full sleeves being inset with embroidered net. Her hat was. of navy felt to match, and she carried ,red roses and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom's mother wore a frock of violet wool' crepe trimmed with matching' but--tons, and a felt hat to tone. She carried autumn-tinted begonias. , When Mr and Mrs D. W. Woodward left for their wedding tour the bride was -wearvng a rvigeefc btovm ■ •fcaiioxeA suit, a felt toque to match, arid a musquash -fur coat. > ,; ;

PARKER—KINGDON

The marriage was celebrated' recently at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church of Doris Avenal, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs C. F. Kingdon (Riccarton). to Keith Ferguson* elder son of Mr T. F. Parker (Burnham).i The. Rev. A. C. Watson performed the ceremony.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a maize-coloured marocain frock with navy blue trimmings. Her navy toque was finished With ah eye veil., and she carried a hbuquet of white roses and dahlias, j Miss Clarice Bull, who;/attended as btidesmaid. wore a navy'aoor white patterned frock,'a navy coatee trimmed with pleating, and a navy blue hat. Her bouquet was of pink and white flowers. Mr Howard Parker attended his brother as best man. Doreen Parker and Bruce Marshall presented the bride with silver horseshoes as she left the church. : A reception for close relatives of the bride and bridegroom was held at. Melody Lane, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a grey worsted suit and a navy felt hat. She carried a bouquet x>f red' carnations and dahlias. Miss A. Wright, the bridegroom's aunt, wore a navy: silk coat over a floral frock, and a hat to tone.

WHO ARE THE STARS

MOVIE COMPETITION AT HAY'S, LTD.

Theatre bill-boards, Hollywood magazines and moving picture programmes are being eagerly studied in Christchurch these last few daysl Picture "fans" are on their mettle. Fifteen famous stars to name correctly and a five guinea prize as the reward. This novel competition has been arranged by Hay's, Limited, that enterprising drapery firm in Gloucester street. Lifesize models, busts, and heads of famous men, women, and children film stars are displayed throughout the store. CONCENTRATED IN ONE DEPARTMENT ARE FIFTEEN WHICH HAVE NUMBERS AND CLUES ATTACHED. These fifteen have to be placed correctly and entries sent in on the special forms obtainable at the counters. A purchase of 1/- or more entitles anyone to a free entry form. In addition to the cash prize of five guineas 50 double tickets to Christchurch theatres will be awarded as consolation prizes. DUPLICATES OF THE FIFTEEN STARS ARE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE DEPARTMENTS, ALSO ON DISPLAY ARE A . NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHIC "SHOTS" FROM VARIOUS FILMS that may give valuable clues. The competition closes on March 21st. —1

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY

The coming-of-age of Miss Doreen Chinnery, daughter of Mr and Mrs B. R. Chinnery (St. Albans), was celebrated with a birthday party held in the Rolleston Street Hall.'

Songs were sung, by Mrs Rawson, and dancing by little June Quaid was greatly appreciated. Competitions were won by Mr and Mrs S. Elliott, Misses-K. Quaid, ,R. Quaid, Messrs S. Ashton and L. Wetherall. Music was supplied by the Tropical Serenaders, extras being played by Mr K. Dash. Mr W; J. McCohnell was master of ceremonies.

Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs B. R. Chinnery, Mr and Mrs W. Ross, Mr and Mrs W. Tullett, Mr and Mrs J. R. Winter, Mr and Mrs E. Quaid, Mrs E. Moir, Mr and Mrs W. J. McConnell, Mr and Mrs H. Soanes, Mr and Mrs A. Rawson, Mr and Mrs S. Elliott, Mr and Mrs D. Wilson, Mrs Alex. McLaine, Mr and Mrs A. Martin, Mr and Mrs C. Walls. Mesdames B.lam, Dell, Muirhead, Coton, A. Soanes, Misses Doreen Chinnery, G. Barber, G. Greenslade, June and Clarice Elliott, Una Wilson, K. Newton, Joyce Soanes, Muriel Soanes, Monica, Kathleen, and Rita Quaid, Mary Conyers, Rene Tullett, Jessie Dixon, J. Robinson, Jean McLaughlan, R. Lumb, Petty Roud, Phyllis Chamley, Connie Walls, L. Lyford, Ngaire Fisher, Ada Crutch, F, Vivian, V. Lloyd, L. Christie, Messrs Owen Chinnery, H. Armstrong, V. Winter, J. Jones, D. Wilson, R. Elliott, A. Wilson, D. Greenslade, M. Armstrong, E. Cox, S. Ashton, L. Blain, J. H. Dunlop, C. A. McConnell, Neil Sword, H. Goff, K, Dash, S. H. Hampton, L. Wetherall, R. Anstice, C. R. Jones, S. Coton, D. Jones, R. Soanes, Alan Hopkins, R. Crutch. J. Adams, and-'P.-.Harvicli,

WOMEN'S RECEPTION

MISS J. STEVENSON WELCOMED

Despite the rain yesterday, the various women's organisations of the city were well represented at the reception held in the club rooms of the Young Women's Christian Association in honour of Miss Jean Stevenson, national' secretary of the association. Mrs F. M. Warren (president) and Miss D. P, Brodie (general secretary) welcomed the guests in the club room, where a cheery fire was burningyana bowls of autumn-tinted flowers brightened the tables. ■'v-•""-*■ - J, Afternoon tea was Served, and Mrs A. Harper and Mrs A. E. G.Lyttle gave much pleasure to the guests by singing several songs. •,, /s : ■. Miss Stevenson spoke of the 'Good Community," the ideal which linked all those present in various community causes. "As infancy is the most important period physically, so adolescence is the most important period spiritually," said Miss Stevenson. It was significant that the present King, when Prince of Wales, should make his appeal for King George's Jubilee Trust for the training of youth as being the most constructive work in a community. Some of that trust was administered by the Young Women's Christian Association, and through it the association workers were provided for districts which through depression could not support' their own association. She explained the need of the association in Christchurch, and the need of a forward movement to balance the budget and to extend the work. Mrs W. Mackay, organiser for theassociation's street day, appealed • ior helpers, and her appeal was seconded by Miss Brodie (general secretary). Mrs McLaren told of her direct con-! tact with the Young Women's Christian Association in Ipoh, Federated Malay States. .

FOOTBALL CLUB'S DANCE

Many residents of Prebbleton and the surrounding districts attended the dance organised by the Rugby Football Club and held in the Prebbletpn Hall. Music was supplied by Les. Kinsman's Orchestra, and Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss Carmel Smjth and Mr Randall, Miss Margaret Barr and Mr D. Warren. Mrs K. Hammond played for extra dances, and Messrs W. Millar and A. Johnson were masters of ceremonies.

Prizes for card games were won by Mrs L. Gallagher, Mrs H. Prebble, Mr C. Chesmar t and Mr A. Thomson. The guests were Mr and Mrs L. Harris, Mr and Mrs J. Hartnell. Mr and Mrs J. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs G. Rutherford, Mr and Mrs J. O'Neill. Mr and Mrs A. Thomson, Mr and Mrs W. Murphy, Mr and Mrs W. Kolkman, Mr and Mrs C. Hands, Mr and Mrs T. Smith, Mr and Mrs L. Gallagher, Mr and Mrs H. Prebble, Mr and Mrs W. Downey, Mr and Mrs T. W. Smith, Mesdames A. Welsh, W. Hands, J. Giles, E. Inwood J. Cunneen, A. Smith, L. Kinsman, Misses Norah White, Carmel Smith, Jean Warren,. Kathleen Tod. Jean Weir, Rita , Sloan, Kathleen Henry, Dulcie Neale, Dulcie Brennan, Bertha Hartnell,-Olive Chesmar, Florence Warren, Doris O'Neill, Gladys Baker, Nancy Gallagher, Pat Gordon. Rhona Tod, Mavis Smith, Jones, M. Gordon. Emmie Gallagher, Millicent Tod, Lily Smith, Anne Dick, Leah Drayton, Margaret Barr, Elizabeth Anderson, Annie Smith, Elsie Ford, Messrs C. O'Malley, J. Hill, C. Chesmar, F. Gallagher, T. Harding, C. Stuart, J. Purvis, P. Baker, C. Ward, D. Barr, J. Barr, W. Millar, R. Smith, C. Gallagher, D. Ash, A. Johnson, L. Carpenter, D. Warren, J. James, W. Hamilton, G. Walker, A. Thomson, A. Bennett, J. Bennett, W. Banks, G. Bull, C. Lowe, J. Anderson, P. Dobby, F. Ford, L. Gallagher, R. Gallagher, J. Clifford, G. Smith, R. Walburton, A. Hayes, D. Finnie, Randall, J. Oldridge, A. Giles, H. Giles, and C. Watson.

DANCES ARRANGED

The grand opening night of the Melody Lane Cabaret will be Saturday, March"2l. Many new and attractive innovations will be offered to dancers.

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