WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22004, 30 January 1937, Page 2

WEDDINGS

GIBBONS—VEALE

The wedding took place recently at the Barrington Street Presbyterian Church of Georgina Olive, younger daughter of Mrs T. Woodward, Culverden, and the late Mr G. W. Veale, of Heathcote, to Harold Heatlicote, only son of Mrs Page, Opawa, and the late Mr H. Gibbons, of Heathcote. The Rev F Marshall performed the ceremony and Miss MacMillan was organist. . , The bride, who was given away by Mr T. Woodward, wore a trained frock of deep cream satin, with cowled neck and wide sleeves, pleated at the shoulders and gathered into tight cuffs pointed over the hands. Her long tulle veil fell from a cap of satin and orange blossom and she carried a shower bouquet of white carnations and roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Ray Freeman (cousin of the bride), wore a frock of pale blue satin made with a round yoke, fastened in front with silver flowers. Her blue felt hat was trimmed with silver flowers and she carried a bouquet of pale blue and pink roses and carnations. Mr Eric Jones was best man.

After the ceremony a reception was held at Dixieland. Mrs Woodward received the guests wearing a navy blue and white ensemble and navy and white hat. Mrs Page wore a black and white ensemble with black and white hat. The bride travelled later in a brown and white check costume, white georgette blouse, and brown hat.

DORWARD—SAUNDERCOCK

Many friends from the Springfield district attended the wedding at Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, of Colin McKenzie, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr C. H. Dorward, Linwood, and Lilia Selina Catherine, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. E. Saundercock, Springfield. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Hands, Mr Philip Nelson-Wright was organist, and the bride’s father gave her away Her classical frock, with oval tram and fitting sleeves pointed over the wrists, was made with pointed bodice and neckline finished with a spray of orange blossom. Her embroidered tulle veil fell over the face, and she carried an arm-bouquet of carnations, gladioli, and hydrangeas. The bridesmaids. Misses Jean Saundercock and Esther Barrie (Cust), wore frocks of pink tulle over satin, with pleating trimming the neckline and the puffed sleeves. Their Dolly Varden hats were of satin and net, finished with a posy of flowers on the top, and they carried arm-bouquets of carnations and gladioli. Misses Edna Saundercock and Molly Saundercock, sisters of the bride, and Elaine Dorward and Pamela Shadrach, nieces of the bridegroom, wore Victorian frocks of pink satin and tulle and Juliet caps of pink flowers to match their posies. Mr L. Dorward (Wellington) attended his brother as best man and Mr Frank Gilbert (Cust) was groomsman. *

The reception was held at Frascati, where the bride’s mother received the guests. For travelling the bride wore a navy wool georgette jacket suit with a white blouse, a navy straw hat, and a navy facecloth coat with grey fur collar. Mr and Mrs Dorward will live in Christchurch.

OLIFF—HUGHES

An evening wedding which aroused considerable interest was held at St. Andrew’s Church recently, when Laura Millicent, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Hughes, of St". Leonard street," Spreydon, was married to Leopold Raymond, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Oliff, Dominion terrace, Spreydon. The officiating minister was the Rev. Lawson Robinson. Mr R. Lake was the organist. The church had been decorated by the bride’s friends. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of rich parchment satin. The neckline and shoulders, giving'a cowl effect, were finished with fine shirring, to give the appearance of a yoke, and the train was made of satin and georgette panels. The cut tulle veil, embroidered in true lover’s knots, was worn over the face, and fell from the head-dress of mother-of-pearl and orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of lilies and maidenhair fern.

The bride was attended by three bridesmaids. Misses Ivy Phillips (Wellington),' Heather MacMillan, and Marie Smith. Their frocks of peach bloom had double pleated collars, and pleated basques. They wore hats of the same shade, each trimmed with a darker rose and ribbon.

Two little pages, Kevin Uren (nephew of the bride) and Bruce Glenday, wore powder-blue satin suits with deep collars of bridal lace. Mr Cecil Hughes (brother of the bride) was the best man. Messrs Eric Hampton and Charles Ell were groomsmen. The ushers were Messrs L. G. Usher (Fiji), T. L. Uren, W. Thrower, W. Phillips, S. Slee, and W. Oliff. During the ceremony a solo was sung by Mr Charles Dickie. More than 200 guests were present later at a reception held at the Winter Garden. Mrs W. J. Hughes wore a navy ensemble embroidered in white and Baku straw hat, with rosettes of navy and white organdi. She carried a bouquet of deep red roses and carnations. Mrs J. Oliff, mother of the bridegroom, wore a. black georgette frock and large black hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and carnations. Solos were sung by Messrs David McGill and Charles Dickie, and Mr L. T. J. Ryan gave a recitation. For travelling, the bride wore a frock of navy georgette inset with cyclamen, and straw hat to match. Mr and Mrs Leo Oliff will make their home in Christchurch.

PIRIE—CORBETT

At St. Paul’s Church, Cashel street, the marriage was celebrated of Vida Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J A. Corbett, of Christchurch, and Robert, only son of Mr and Mrs Pirie, of Timaru. The church had been decorated with white and blue flowers by friends of the bride. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. C. Watson, Mr Lilly was organist, and a solo was sung by Miss Sheila Kennedy. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Bernard Abel, wore a frock of white satin, made with cowled neckline, and long train. A ' silver girdle, knotted in front and falling to the hem* of the skirt, was the only trimming. Her long tulle veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of St. Joseph lilies. She was attended by Miss Yvonne Merfield, of Auckland. She wore a frock of while hailstone muslin, and scarlet tulle, wide brimmed hat turned off the face. Her sheaf was of scarlet gladioli. Mr Jack Harrison was best man. -

The reception was held at the Winter Garden, where the guests were received by Mrs Corbett, wearing a navy and white ensemble, navy hat, and scarlet shoulder spray. Mrs Pirie, mother of the bridegroom, wore a black ensemble, black hat, and shoulder spray of red roses. The bride travelled in a navy ensemble, made with a flared tunic and white knife-pleated georgette, standing high round the neck, and falling to the waist. Her hat was of navy felt.

PROUT—CONNOLLY

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HOKITIKA, January 29. A wedding of considerable interest took place at All Saints’ Church, Hokitika, yesterday afternoon, wnen Mavis Mary, second daughter of JVir and the late Mrs Maurice Connolly, of South Westland, was married to John William, eldest son of Mr ana Mrs E. Prout, Westport. The Kev. Canon Staples Hamilton performea the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a 6°'™ of magnolia satin, cut on „P rin^® s ? lines, with a Jacobean collar, ana inset train trimmed with lace lowers. Her embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a halo of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of gladioli, abutilons, and carnations. The bridesmaids, Miss Madge Connolly, sister of the bride, and Miss Pearl Dowell, wore slightly trained frocks of silver lame, made witn draped bodices, shirred circular yokes at the back trimmed with silver lame buttons, and three-quarter lg ngW sleeves. They wore silver lame hats trimmed with violet, and each .carried a bouquet of violets, gladioli, ana maidenhair fern. , Mr S. E. Fleming was best man. and Mr Maurice Connolly, brother of the bride, was groomsman. During the signing of the register a solo was sung by Mr Durham Dowell of Christchurch. Mr R. Tennent was organist. ' . .. After the ceremony a reception was held at Preston’s tea rooms, where a large number of guests were received by Mrs E. Prout and Mrs Murfitt. The bride and bridegroom later left . for Wellington, the bride travelling in a two-piece suit of navy sheer, the frock having navy, red. and white floral top and coolie jacket. Her hat and accessories toned with her frock.

COX—SMITH

At St. Mary’s Church, Merivale, the marriage took place of Bell, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs S. G. Smith, of St. Albans, and Mr Howard Cox, also of St. Albans. The ..Rev. A. K. Warren performed the ceremony, Mr McCauldron was organist, and the church was decorated with pink gladioli, hydrangeas, and boughs of prunus. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a frock of ivory needle-run lace, mounted on satin, ana made with cowled neckline, and trained skirt fitting closely to the knees, where fullness was introduced by godets. A silver girdle defined the waistline. Her hand-embroidered veil, which had been worn by her mother, was worn with a halo of orange blossom, and she carried an armlet bouquet of lilies. The bridesmaids were Misses May Smith, sister of the bride, and Marion Cox.. the bridegroom’s sister. They wore frocks of blue • lace mounted on taffeta, and made with cowled necklines and fitted skirts with godets inserted at the knees, and finished wth silver buttons and silver girdles. They also wore large pink ballibuntl hats, and carried bouquets of pink hothouse flowers, and maidenhair fern. Miss Daphne Smith, sister of the bride, was flower girl, and wore a frilled frock of blue crepe de chine, and on her hair a wreath of pink roses, that matched her posy. Mr Arthur Cox was his brother’s best man, and another brother, Mr Cliff Cox, was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at Dixieland, where a large pink and white floral bell and bowls, of gladioli and hydrangeas were used for decoration. The bride’s mother wore a navy silk frock and a small navy ballibuntl straw hat trimmed with a crystal mount, and carried a bouquet of red roses. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy, ensemble trimmed with navy and white, and a navy hat, and her bouquet was of apricot coloured hothouse flowers. When the bride and bridegroom left on their wedding trip to the southern lakes and sounds, the bride wore a lido blue frock panels at the back and front, and white collar, a navy hat / trimmed with white flowers, and a. short brown seal coat, the gift of the bridegroom.

BLENHEIM NEWS

Miss E. Thomas, who has been visiting Nelson, has returned home. Mrs A. G, Schroder (Rai Valley), is spending a holiday in Nelson. Mr and Mrs Gordon Rayner, who have been visiting Mr and Mrs C. A. Maule, Ronga Valley, hav returned. Mrs Donald Maclaine has returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss C. Mcßeth is visiting Wellington.

Mr and Mrs Norman Earl (Invercargill), who have been the guests of the Misses Rose, “The Poplars.” have returned home. Mrs R. Keats is visiting Mr and Mrs A. W. B. Williams, Rai Valley. Miss K. Campbell, Linkwater, is visiting Wellington. Miss P. M. Gerard (Christchurch) is visiting Blenheim, Miss J. Jordan is visiting Palmerston North. Miss Ngaire Taylor, who has been visiting Nelson, has returned home. Mrs A. Allport is visiting Wellington. Miss M, Findlater (Wellington), who has been tthe guest of Mr and Mrs Bigham, has returned home. Mrs A. A. Macnab and her guests, Mrs M. B. Hope and Miss Irene Horton, have returned from a visit to Pelorus Sound.

ENGAGEMENT NOTICES

The engagement is announced of Joan Margaret, daughter of Mr and Mrs V. J. Drake, Avonside, to Michael Francis, third son of Dr. and Mrs,A. B. O’Brien, Papanui road.

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VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH

Warner’s Hotel: Mr and Mrs N. van Cleef (Chicago), Mr and Mrs R. F. Henderson, Mrs F. S. Avent (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs F. Anderson (Scotland), Mrs H. Humphreys (Napier), Miss S. G. Platt (Lincoln, England). Hotel Federal: Mr and Mrs W. Marshall (Timaru), Mr and Mrs J. Waters (Dunedin), Miss E. Barrie Dillon (Patangata), Mr and Mrs W. J. Knell (Invercargill), Misses M. Laird (Wellington), V. Matters