WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21866, 20 August 1936, Page 2

WEDDINGS

IRVING—TONES , ■ ■- * • ■ • .*• v f> ■ & -■ Late yesterday afternoon,' the marriage was celebrated at St. Matthew’s Church, St Albans, of Edna May; daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Jones (Papanui road), and James Hdhry Malcolm, son of Mr and Mrs H. R. Irving, Wakefield, Nelson. The ceremony was performed by theTßev. J. F, Feron, and Mr George Wilson was the organist . The bride was escorted by her brother-in-law, Mr George Winter. She wore a becoming frock of primrose satin, the bodice being softened with shirring, and the square neckline relieved with golden brown flowers of satin with primrose centres. The raglan sleeves were tightened at the wrists and formed points over the hands, and a corded belt defined the waist. Primrose coloured roses trimmed- the front of her widebrimmed hat of golden brown straw, and flowers shading from primrose to gold were arranged with boronia and tangerine abutilons in her bouquet Miss Clare Gilchrist, as bridesmaid, wore a frock* of powder blue floral . satin patterned in gold, cornflower blue and beige tohings, and made with a cowled neckline and full bishop sleeves. A blue buckle Qlasped the belt at the waistlihe, and yellow daisies trimmed her wide-brimmed blue straw hat. She carried gold and cornflower blue flowers. Mr F. Irving attended his brother as best man. After the ceremony, close relatives and a few intimate friends were entertained at the home of the bride's sister,'Mr? G. Winter, Gloucester Street Mrs Winter wore a smart navy blue ensemble and a navy blue straw hat to match, and the bridegroom’s mother wore a nigger brown frock and coat and a hat to match. Autumn-tinted flowers were arranged in her bouquet. The bride travelled in a brown tailored suit a cream blouse smocked with gold thread, and brown velour hat ' Mr and Mrs J. H. M. Irving left by the steamer express last night for the North Island. Their future home will be in Pukekohe, Auckland. MATHESON—IRWIN St Mary’s Church, Manchester street north, was decorated with spring blossom and daffodils for the wedding, of Eileen Madeline, only daughter of the late Mr James Irwin and of Mrs W. Irwin, Ranfurly street, and Donald George, second son of Mr and Mrs John Matheson, “Waikakahe”, Waimate. The ceremony' was performed by the Rev. Father A. Burger, Miss Dorothy Blake was organist, and during the ceremony Mr J. H. Cocks sang Schubert’s “Ave Maria.” The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr F. J. Malley (Westland), Wore a gown of cream embossed chiffon georgette, made on classical lines, with square neckline finished with small sprays of ‘ orange blossom. Her bridal veil of cream Brussels net fell from a halo of orange blossom, and her bouquet was of cream orchids and 5 The bridesmaids were Miss Nancy Malley, cousin* of the bride, and Miss Margaret ‘ ‘ Matheson, sister of the bridegroom. They wore uncommon ifrocks of gold matalasse, made on; isemi-tailored lines, and picture hats of -braid straw, matching the frocks in colour, and trimmed with brown and velvet ribbon and flowers to tone. Their bouquets were of golden orchids and abutilons. ' . Mr Alec Matheson was his brother s best * man, and Mr Beale McCulloch was groomsman. ' After the ceremony a reception was held by the bride’s mother at the Winter Garden, where narcissi and spring blossom were used for decoration. The hostess wore a costume of black marocain, with white crepe de chine blouse ; trimmed with faggoting, and small black jpandan straw hat with eye veil. Her bouquet was of scarlet hothouse flowers. The bridegroom’s mother was unable to be present, but was represented by Mrs W. McCulloch (Timaru), who wore a navy and white ensemble with navy straw hat, and carried a bouquet of cream and gold abutilons and Iceland poppies. When the bride and bridegroom left by car for Marlborough on their honeymoon, the former was wearing a frock of navy blue crepe romaine with fluted collar and jabot, a navy tailored coat, and small navy hat with upturned brim. Their home will be at Hakataramea Valley. . ' > / HUSSEY—BAKES Many friends took a kindly interest in a wedding celebrated recently at the Presbyterian Church, Styx, of Minnie, daughter - of Mrs .Bakes and the late Mr Bakes (Harewood), and Reginald Francis, third son of Mr and Mrs C. Hussey (Harewood). The Rev. J. Farrar performed the ceremony; and Mr Cudworth was organist. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr J. Bakes, wore a tight-fitting frock of ivory crepe satin, made with a,.cowl neckline and a fully flared, skirt A silver cord defined the waistline. Her long laceedged veil of tulle was caught to the head with a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. The pride was attended by . Miss Ivy Blake, who wore a tight-fitting frock of blue crepe satin with silver buttons at thb back, and a silver cord knotted at the waist. Her bandeau was of silver leaves, and she. carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers and maidenhair fern. Mr Charles Hfissey was his brother’s best man.-. v ■■ ■. ; The reception was held *n tne Harewoed Hall, which whs'decorated with white and blue steamers and a white bell. The guests were received by the bride’s mother, who was wearing a black coat over * 4 brown frock, and a black straw hat relieved . with a white buckle; Narcissus and freesias formed her bouquet. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy frock with touches of cream, a navy hat and brown coat. She carried a bouquet of spring flowers and fern. The bride travelled in a brown tweed frock, brown, coat, and brown hat, trimmed with feathers. WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION DIAMOND HARBOUE-PURAU The monthly meeting of the Diamond Harbour-Purau branch of trie Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was ' held ' at Godley House, Diamond Harbour, Mrs J. Hunter presiding. An interesting talk was given by Mrs Newsiead on her trip through Great Britain and Canada. Competition winners were:—Best plate pikelets: Mrs A. Jackson I, Mrs Arthur Gardiner 2. Best floral arrangement:: Mrs Arthur Gardiner 4, Mrs Winny and Miss Doris Gardiner (equal). 2* Hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames J- Hunter and Godfrey and Miss Phyllis Hunt—; '.i

FREE KINDERGARTENS MEETING AT NEW BRIGHTON The monthly meeting of the committee oi the New Brighton Free Kindergarten . was held, with the_ convener . (Mrs H. H. Bishop) presiding. The resignation of Mrs G.-C. Ghhnan was received with ! regret. ' ■ The treasurer 1 acknowledged a. donation towards tfifeibiuldlng fund from Mr A. McDonald/ f A vote oi thanks we s accorded the Mayoress of New Brighton (Mrs E. L. Smith), who is .vice-president of the kindergarten, lor the work, which she had done In the preliminary arrangements for the forthcoming silver jubilee celebrations of the Christchurch.kindergartens. ■ i Children’s subscriptions amounting to £1 12s 3d were received. farewell party _ . ■ / Miss Moira West was the guest *of honour at a cabin party, given by Mra Reginald Winn at Warner’s Hotel yesterday afternoon. Miss West, who is going to England for some years, re* ceived many beautiful gifts, each with an appropriate limerick attached. Those present were Mesdatnes P. Webb, Rhys Morgan, F. W. Hfelmore, J. Croft, Alistair Hilson, Alan Smithson, Peter Wynn-Williams, Harold Prescott, Russell Cdrdery, - Weston Wacher, A. H. Mapson, R. W. .Morgan, and Gerrit van Asch, Misses Neroli Smithson, Cushla Mitchell, Betty Simpson, Ethel Atkinson* Sally Lindsay, and Jose Wotherspoofl... PARTIES AT HALSWELL There was a good attendance at the card patty and dance held by the Halswell Hall Goirunittae. ln aid of the hall funds. Prizes for cards were won by Mrs Robinspd and Mrs' S. Luht, Messrs J. Burke and. R. Saunders. .Novelty dances‘were Won by Mrs ‘Etterick and Mr .'Court, and 'Miss Pillett and Mr Rhodes and Miss -Flfeming and Mr McNamara. Mpsic ,was. played by- Mr Colin 'Smart’s orchestra, and Messrs F. R. Wilhelm and 'H. ' Kolkman - were masters oi ceremonies. - A ■ successful. progressive flag 500 party was held in the Halswell Hall by the committee of St. Agnes’s Church in aid of the school funds. Competitions were won by Misses R.-Parish, E. Wilhelm, and T. H. Wilhelm. Supper was served By the committee., VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH United Service Hotel: Mr and ’ Mrs I. I nines, (South Canterbury) and Miss Jenette Mcßride > (North Canterbury). . Hotel“Federal;-Mr, and Mrs B. Sherwood (Hastings). Mr and Mrs E. J.. Comer, Mrs Wheatland "(Dunedin).' Mis' Seymour Chatham . Islands), Misses M., GranvilleJones (Wellington),- E. Gimson (Geraldine), Durahd (Tlrharu) Needham (Greendale). » ' - - ' , . . -