WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21977, 29 December 1936, Page 2

WEDDINGS

RADBURND—STEWART At St. John's Church; Latimer square, yesterday afternoon, the wedding took place of Leonard Edward, only son of Mrs E. Lilley, of Wellington, and the late Mr W. Radburnd, and Alma Jean, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Stewart, of Linwood. The Rev. J. T. McWilliam conducted the service, and Mr Claude Davies was organist. During the signing of the register, a solo was sung by Mr Robert Allison. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a frock of ivory witchcraft lace, made on simple lines, the inset panel at the back flowing in to a long train. The high neckline was outlined by a fold of cream georgette, matching the swathed belt, and the long sleeves fell in points over the hands. The long embroidered veil was held to the head by a halo of finely-pleated tulle and orange blossom buds, and she carried a sheaf of regal lilies. On leaving the church, the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by Miss Betty Foster, cousin of the bridegroom. Attending the bride were her cousin, Miss Irene McLennan, and Miss Gwen Main, who wore ankle-length frocks of cream floral georgette over primrose taffeta. The tailored bodices were finished with tiny buttons and the short puffed sleeves were shirred to the shoulders. Their halo hats of finelypleated primrose tulle were finished each with a spray of tiny flowers, shading from lemon to deep gold, and matching their bouquets.

Mr R. Frew was best man and Mr A. T. F. Stokes was groomsman. Mrs Stewart received many guests at a reception held at the Tea Kiosk, Botanic Gardens. She wore a frock of black marocain, the sleeves and bodice being inset with points of black lace. - Her hat was of black baku straw, trimmed with Dink and blue flowers, and she carried a bouquet of pink carnations and cornflowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy floral marocain ensemble, and a Jack Tar hat of navy straw. Her bouquet was of scarlet carnations. When leaving for the wedding trip the bride was wearing a figured frock of Lido blue gold run matalasse, and smart tailored coat and hat of navy. Mr and Mrs Radburnd will make their home in- St. Albans. BRUCE—WHITEHEAD An evening wedding was celebrated at St. Matthew's Church, St. Albans, where Joyce Gertrude, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. J. Whitehead, St. Albans, was married to Victor Chamberlain Bruce, of Motueka, and formerly of Christchurch. The Rev. J. F. Feron performed the ceremony, and Mr Wilson was the organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a trained frock of ivory satin, cut on classical lines. The neckline was softly cowled, and the sleeves, which were full to the elbows, narrowed to form points over the hands. The frock was trimmed with silver buttons and a plaited girdle of satin and silver lame. Her veil of old silk Maltese lace was caught at each side of the head with a spray of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of ivory roses, carnations, and' Christmas lilies.

Mrs Douglas Whitehead, of Wellington, and Miss Ethel Willis, of Christchurch, attended the bride. Their slightly trained frocks were of honey and of blue moire taffeta respectively, and their coatees had large puffed sleeves continued into a ruched yoke. Their halos of real blue flowers harmonised with their bouquets of honey abutilons, blue delphiniums, and maiden-hair fern.

Two brothers of the bride attended the bridegroom—Mr D. A. Whitehead, of Wellington, and Mr B. M. Whitehead, of Ohoka. The reception was held at the Winter Garden, where the bride's mother received the guests.. Mrs Whitehead wore a smart ensemble of satin backed cloque. the frock being cornflower blue and the coatee blue patterned with white. Her hat of ballibuntl straw toned with her frock, and her shoulder spray was of fuchsias, and carnations. Mrs H. Oates, of Lyttelton, the bridegroom's sister, wore an ensemble of navy blue silk patterned in beige, red, and green, and hat to tone. Her shoulder spray was of red roses. When Mr and Mrs V. C. Bruce left by air for Nelson, the bride was wearing a brown tailored costume and brown hat. ANDERSON—M'NEIL The wedding took place on Boxing Day at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church of Robert Ruahine, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Anderson, Addington, and Isabella Nisbett, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. McNeil, Somerfield. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. Lawson Robinson. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of magnolia satin, the skirt coming to a point in front an., the back panel widening into a slight train, which, with the cowled neckline, was trimmed with handmade flowers. The embroidered veil was held in place wth a halo of waxen beads and orange blossoms, and she carried a trailing bouquet of Christmas lilies and roses. The bride's younger sister, Miss Betty McNeil, who attended her, wore a dress of sky-blue cellophane-striped silk crepe, simply made with a double row of pleating at the hemline and forming ,a collar, which was clasped by a diamente brooch. She wore a bowler hat to match, and carried a trailing bouquet of yellow lilies and begonias. Mr Walter Anderson, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The reception was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Selwyn street, where, in the absence of the bride's mother, who was ill, Mrs B. W. G'ibbs Halswell, aunt of the bride, received the guests. She wore a maroon frock and hat to tone. The bridegroom's mother wore a blue floral dress and hat to match. The bride travelled in a nigger brown pin-striped tailored costume and brown straw hat. Mr and Mrs R. R. Anderson will make their home at Eastern terrace, Beckenham. SMITH—FIFE The wedding took place at the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church of Coralie Ethel, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. W. Fife, Fendalton, and William Kirk, eldest son of Mr W. W. Smith, of Timaru, and the late Mrs Smith. The Rev. Lawrence A. North performed the ceremony, and Mr Melville Lawry was organist. The church had been artistically decorated by friends of the bride. During the signing of the register,, Miss Gladys Edwards sang a solo. "My Prayer for You." The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a trained frock of waterlily cream lace patterned in flower and leaf design, made with a cowl neckline, caught with a small spray of orange blossom. The low* tightly-fitting sleeves formed points over the hands, and, the taffeta belt was finished with

a bow at the back. Her veil of cut tulle fell from a coronet of orange blossom and she carried a sheaf 01 h Miss Mary Smith sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid. She wore a frock of delphinium blue ingrained silk and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and roses. Mr Gilbert Torrance was best man. The reception was held at the Winter.Garden? where the tables were decorated in pink and blue. , The bride's mother, who welcomed the guests, wore a patterned navy silk frock, with a three-quarter length navy coat, and a navy hat to match She carried a bouquet of flowers. Mrs W. W. Smith wore a brown suit and hat to match and carried a bouquet of shaded pink flowers. After the reception the bride and bridegroom left by car for Queenstown. Mr and Mrs W. Kirk Smith will make their home in St. Martins, Christchurch.

AYERS—WILSON The marriage took place at the Kaiapoi Methodist Church of Thomas McGarry, only son of Mrs and the late Mr F Ayers, Sewell street, Kaiapoi, and Clara Alice, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs A. A. Wilson, Akaroa s£eet Kaiapoi. The service was conducted by the Rev. L. C. Horwood and Mr George Martin was organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of cream satin beaute, made with a cowled neckline and bishop sleeves, inset with lace to match the lace inset m the short tram. Her veil was held by an orange blossom halo and sho carried a sheaf ol Christmas lilies. Her sister, Miss Muriel Wilson, attended as bridesmaid, and her frock was of pink floral georgette, with a velvet posy at the neckline, and a velvet sash, and her pink straw hat was trimmed to tone. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations, roses, and begonias. T The best man was Mr James Leithead and the. ushers Messrs Shirley Wilson and Len Rule. Mrs Wilson received the guests at a reception held at the Gray Raven Hall. For travelling the bride worjr a black costume, pale pink blouse and hat. She carried a brown skunk fur. Mr and Mrs Ayers will make their home in KaiapoJ. POPE—O'MALLEY The marriage was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Manchester street, of John McGloin, second son of the late Mrs Agnes Pope and Mr Robert James Pope, of Christchurch, and Irene, youngest daughter of Mrs Elizabeth O'Malley, Cleveland street, St. Albans, and the late Mr Michael O'Malley, formerly of Lumsden, Southland. The Very Rev. Dr.-V. Geaney, S.M., performed the ceremony and celebrated Nuptial Mass. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr M. J. O'Malley. wore a frock of ivory lace over satin, cut on fitting lines to the knees, then flaring to the ankles. The bodice was shirred from a square yoke, the high neckline having a small roll collar, and the sleeves were puffed at the shoulders and tight fitting to the wrists. Her embroidered veil fell from a coronet or orange blossom to form a train, and she carried a shower bouquet of Christmas lilies and carnations. The matron of honour was the sister of the bride, Mrs Anne Elizabeth Barnfield, who wore a frock of apple-green georgette, made with shirred bodice and raglan sleeves. Her picture hat was of green crinoline, trimmed with velvet to match the sash of her frock, and her shower bouquet was of pink carnations and roses.

Mr David Pope was his brother's best man.

The reception was held at the Winter Garden, and Mrs E. O'Malley, who received the guests, wore a frock and coatee of black crepe de chine, patterned in rose design, and a black straw hat. The bride travelled in a black tailored suit with pin stripe and small white hat with black eye-veil. Mr and Mrs J. M. Pope will make their home in Auckland ALDERTON—MAXWELL The wedding was celebrated in the Barrington Street Presbyterian Church of Francis Charles, only son of Mr T. H. and the late Mrs Alderton. Spreydon, and Janet Spence, only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr William Maxwell, Spreydon. Mr F. W. Marshall conducted the service and Mr Broad was organist. The church had been prettily decorated by friends of the bride.

The brWe. who was escorted by Mr A. Glacker, wore a trained gown Of white cloque, and a long veil which was held in place by a circlet of orange buds. She carried a bouquet of Christmas lilies and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Misses D. Owen and C. Snidall as bridesmaids. They wore long frocks of blue silk net and carried bouquets of lemon roses and carnations and maidenhair fern.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr N. Stringer as best man and Mr A. Owen as groomsman. The reception was held in the Chijrch hall, when Mrs Maxwell received the guests. Later the bride and bridegroom left for their wedding tour. BARLTROP—CULLEN St. Andrew's Church, Darfleld, was decorated by members of the choir for the wedding of Hilda E., elder daughter of Mr J. R. Cullen and of the late Mrs Cullen, and Frederick Alexaner, younger son of Mrs C. S. Francis and of the late Mr Alexander Barltrop. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a trained frock of ivory needle-run lace mounted on heavy satin and cut on classical lines, with long fitting sleeves. Her veil was arranged from a halo of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Ella Smith, who wore a frock of dusky pink lace and picture hat with cellophane brim trimmed with roses to match her frock. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Finlay. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. Gowenlock, vicar of Malvern. Miss Dorothy Robinson was organist. The service was fully choral. As the bride left the church she was presented with a horseshoe by little Janet Morrish. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Memorial Hall, Darfleld, the guests being received by Mrs A. Knowles, sister of the bride, and Mrs C. S. Francis, the former wearing a frock of heavy brown crepe de chine, and Mrs Francis a navy ensemble. The/ bride's travelling suit was of fawnMinen worn with nigger brown Iblouse and hat. WEAVERS—HARRISON A wedding of interest to many Christchurch residents took place In the Presbyterian Church, St. Clair, Dunedin, where George Ellis, younger son of Mr and Mrs George W. Weavers, "Attercliffe," South New Brighton, was married to Margaret Gwendoline, only daughter of Mr and Mrs George Harrison, Surrey street. St. Clair. The church had been decorated by friends of the bride with arum lilies, white gardenias, and maidenhair fern. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. G. McDowell. Miss Myrtle Denton was organist. The bride. w|io was given away by her father, wore\a gown of magnolia satin beaute. made.with a cowl neckline, and slightly framed skirt. Her 1 embroidered veil fell ft tuU* *»■»•

net, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies and. maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Lorraine Gordon and Miss Dorothy Saulsby, both of Dunedin. They wore salmon-pink and Marina' blue satin frocks respectively, and carried shower bouquets of pink azaleas and maidenhair ifrn. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Godfrey Jackson, of Christchurch, as best man. and the groomsman was Mr Robert Ravenwood. of Dunedin. Mr Adam Hill and Mr M. Blecher, of Dunedin. were ushers. Mrs H. Magon sang a solo during the signing of the register. As the bridal party left the church members of the Aotea Tennis Club of which Mr Weavers was a member, holding rackets and coloured streamers, formed a guard of honour. A reception was held at the Astor Cafe, George street. Dunedin, where the guests were received by the bride s mother wearing a navy blue georgette and lace frock, pleated georgette cape, and hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of gardenias and maidenhair fern. She was assisted by Mrs Weavers, the bridegroom's mother, who wore a black lace and silk marocain ensemble, black Baku straw hat, and carried a bouquet of red roses and carnations. Among those present were the bride's two grandmothers, Mesdames Ravenwood and Harrison, sen. When Mr and Mrs G. Ellis Weavers left for the North Island, the latter wore a tailored costume and brown hat. Mr and Mrs Weavers will make their home in St. Clair. Dunedin.

COOPER—NELSON The wedding was celebrated at the CatKlfc Cathedral by the Rev. Father P. Tlmoney of Betty Theresa fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs J Nelson of Dunedin. and Raymond W eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. C. Cooper, of Woolston. t , . ._ The bride, who was escorted by Mr W Baker, wore a gown of mongolian saiin, with cowl neck and gold.buttons at the back. She wore a tulle veil with embroidered horseshoes and halo of orange blossom and lily of the valley, and carried a bouquet of cream and pink roses and carnations. On leaving the church she was presented with a horseshoe by Master Theo.Ditford She was attended by Mrs L C. Baker and Mrs T. Mattingly. Mrs Baker wore a frock of floral silk marocain, and a hat trimmed with blue spray. She carried a bouquet of pink gladiolas and roses. Mrs Mattingly wore a frock of pink floral georgette and straw toque, and carried a bouquet of pink gladiolas and roses. • The bridegroom was attended by Mr L. C. Baker as best man. The reception was held at the Hibernian Hall. Miss Melba Cooper sang two songs, and Miss Margaret Hollobon gave two recitations. Mr and Mrs R. W. Cooper will live in Christchurch. WOMEN'S DIVISION OF FARMERS* UNION GREENPARK An enjoyable evening was spent .in the Greenpark Hall, where the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union held a social in aid , of their branch funds. , Mrs Marks, of the Marshland branch, brought a party, which presented a programme comprising an amusing one-act play and several dances. Mrs H. Marks played the dance music and Mr Evan Watkins was master of ceremonies. Novelty dances held during the evening were won by Miss Annie Hopley and Mr Harry Knight VISITORS, TO CHRISTCHURCH Hotel Federal: Mrs A. Wells-Newton (Ohoka), Miss H. Dickison (Wellington), Misses K., M„ and H. Kirkpatrick, and G. Lane (Dunedin), Mrs E. Knight, Misses I. and E. Knight (Hokitika), Mrs Clear and Miss Clear, Mrs and Miss Kitchingham, Mr and Mrs B. B. Jones, Miss J. Jones, Miss Bethwaite (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Mace (Invercargill), Miss Ewing (Queenstown), Miss R. Wilkie (Ashburton), Misses A. I. Ball and M. Buckley (Sydney), Dr. and Mrs Davies (Melbourne), Mr and Mrs O. Rundle, Miss Rundle (Levin). Miss J. M. Riley (Timaru), and Miss M. Sutcliffe (Christchurch). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs F. S. Laycock, Mrs Michaelis, and Miss Phillips (Dunedin). United Service Hotel: Mr and' Mrs L. Christie (New Plymouth), and Mrs A. Bell (Hamilton). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and Mrs J. Eades, (Petone).