WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22110, 4 June 1937, Page 3

WEDDINGS

WRIGHT—NEWMAN The wedding was celebrated recently at the Methodist Church, Hawarden, of Mary Grace, youngest daughter of the late Mr E. P. Newman and Mrs Newman CWaifcari), to Maurice Kitchener, younger son of Mr and Mrs R. Wright, Hawarden. The Rev. H. K. Brown (Hawarden) officiated, and Miss Merle Davey was organist. During the signing of the register, Miss Isabel Johnson sang a solo. The bride was escorted by her brother, Mr P. Newman. She wore a frock of Coronation blue satin-backed crepe, with silver lame trimmings, and a blue felt hat to tone with a red and white feather mount. She carried a bouquet of red roses and carnations. Both the bride and bridegroom were unattended. As the bride left the church, she was presented with a silver horseshoe by her nephew, little Peter Scott. A reception was held at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs G. D. Scott, and the guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a navy blue frock, and a hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of red roses. The bridegroom's mother wore a black pinstriped suit, a lemon blouse, and a black hat relieved with a lemon feather mouut. For travelling the bride wore a Coronation blue coat, trimmed with grey fur, and a frock and hat to tone. TULLOCH—SMYTH White and mauve chrysanthemums decorated St. Paul's Presbyterian Church for the wedding celebrated recently of Kathleen Elizabeth, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs William Smyth. Burwood. to Arthur, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. K. Tulloch, Beckenham. The Rev. A. Miller performed the ceremony, and Mr A. Lilley was organist. The bride was given away by her father. Her trained frock was of ivory delustred satin royal, made with a high neckline cowled in front, the tram and bishop sleeves having appliqued 11 oral motifs of French lace. Her cut tulle veil was arranged from a coronet of pleated lace and orange blossom, and her flowers were white chrysanthemums, roses, and freesias. Miss Moira Smyth, who attended her sister, wore a frock of apricot cloque, finished at the boat-shaped neckline with a spray of violets to match the violet sash at the waist. Her poke bonnet was of apricot tulle trimmed with violet stitching, and a narrow band of violet ribbon. She carried sweet peas and violets. The frock worn by the little flowergirl. Miss Jennifer Mora, cousin of the bride was a replica of that worn by the bridesmaid, and on her hair she wore a bandeau of violet velvet ribbon Mr Gordon Tulloch, the bridegroom's brother, was best man. The bride's mother, who received the guests at Dixieland, wore a frock of Coronation blue cire Datterned moss crepe, and a blue peach-bloom ve'onr hat to tone. Her flowers were gold chrvsanthemums and , begonias. Th~ bridegroom's mother's frock was of Bordeaux silk crepe, and with it she wore a velour hat. and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums. Thf> bride travelled in a blue angora tweed suit, the three-ouarter length flared coat having a velvet *>nd wide suede belt. Her hat was of blue vp'nur to tone. Mr and Mrs A. Tulloch will live in Wellington. WATSON—BENJES A wedding recently celebrated at Rangiora was that of Iris Ruby, only daughter of Mr H. A. Benjes (Southbrook) and Edward Charles Dellow. son of Mr and Mrs W. G. Watson, of Christchurch. The Rev. J. C. Draper performed the ceremony at the Methodist Church, where Mr A. Lane was the organist. During the signing of the register. Miss Nancy Ramsay sang a solo. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a frock of magnolia satin, the shirred bodice being finished at the neck with a small cowled collar, and tassels and small satin buttons trimmed the back. The flared skirt was pintucked to form a circular train, and her veil of embroidered silk tulle was held in place by a tiny pleated halo and a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a showed bouquet of freesias and carnations. Misses Melva Hendy and Kathleen Mardon. cousins of the bride, who attended as bridesmaids, were dressed alike in frocks of pale green georgette with ruchings of pink and green taffeta on the hemlines. They wore pleated halos of green tulle, and carried bouquets of pink abutilons and roses. Little Pat. Mardon. as flower girl, wore a pale pink frilled frock of georgette and carried a posy to tone. Attending the bridegroom were Mr A. Lee and Mr J. L. Shaw and Messrs J. Benjes and K. Lovell were ushers. At the reception held in the John Knox Hall, the bride's mother wore a frock of brown satin and a short broadtail coat. She carried an au-tumn-tinted bouquet. The mother of the bridegroom wore a navy ensemble and her bouquet was of red-shaded flowers. When Mr and Mrs E. C. D. Watson left for their wedding tour, the bride wore a navy pin-striped tailored suit a skunk necklet, and a smart peach bloom hat and accessories to tone. Mr and Mrs Watson will live, in Christchurch. "JOLLITIE" CLUB Members and friends of the "Jolltfie" Club spent a pleasant time when Ihe club held a dance in the Argonaut Hall. The Argonaut dance band supplied the music and extras were played by Mr R. Buchanan. Numerous novelty dances and a tap dance by Mr S. Worsley added to the enjoyment of the guests. The success of the entertainment was largely due to the efforts of the committee, members being Misses T. Stacey, J. Wardle, Messrs R. Worsley, M. W. Friedman, and J. A. Wright. Among those present were Mesdames H. W. Friedman and J. Wright, Misses Joan Gaffney, Alma Burns, Jean Fuzzell, Rita Campbell, Rima Poore, Celia Marks, Jean Forrester, Ola Jones, Eileen Colombus. Mildred King, Vonnie Wilson, B. Pyecroft, Joyce Sawtell, Joan Brian, Enid Merrie, June Petric, Mavis Andrew, Nola Hopkins, Elwyn Soanes, Audrey James, Thelma Fejron, Brenda Williamson, Edna Lamb. Audrey King, Joan Hancox, Marjorie Neal, Beryl King, Barbara Neal, Dorothy Williamson, Pamela Willyams, Sylvia Stacey, Dorothy Stringlemen, Lilian Main, Cross, Joan Collins, Lenzie Woods, Haywood, Peggy Cassels, M. Wood, Alma Goggin. Ruth Hayes, Ruby Shanahan, Edna Wickes, Margaret Barr, Doreen Bray, Betty Christie, Maisie Symon, Nancy Fleming, Nora' McLeay, Ella Leece, Jill Leece, and Nola Merrie. Are you thinking of selling your business? The quickest route between Buyer and Seller is through "The Press" Classified Advertisements—l2 words Is. 3 insertions 2s 6d. 'Phone 33-358. —6

GIFT PARTIES A "linen" evening party was held in Linwood Avenue School hall in honour ot Miss Naomi Hooper, whose wedding to Mr Charles Wyatt, of Kaiapoi, will take place this month. The hostesses were Mrs Gordon, Mrs Adams, and Mrs Mather. Competitions were won by Mrs Sayer and Mr Wyatt, Miss Benge, and Mr Roberts, Miss Scroby and Mr Handley, Mrs Loader and partner. Items were given by Miss Betty Handley (tap dance), Mr A. Handley (minstrel bones), Mr Stevens (song), Mr Downing (monologue). Mrs Fairburn was the pianist, and Mr Sayer was master of ceremonies. The guest received many useful gifts. ' Among those present were Mesdames Ryan, McLaughton, Joy, Gorrie, Adams, Gordon, Scroby, Hooper, Cogan, Blackby Fairburn, Sayer, Mather, Chapman, Loader, Mclntee, Misses I. McLaughton, I. Ryan, R. Brixton, M. Furrier, R. Furrier, J. Joy, M. Payne, S. Gordon, B. Handley, E. Connor, D. Connor, T. Thomson, D. Benge, M. Scrobv. N. Brown, J. Jamieson, P. Vine, R. Wyatt, N. Darling, N. Hooper, K. Cogan, M. Ellis, J. Walters, T. Russell, P. Walters, D. Hardman, R. Hardman, M. Smart, Messrs Wyatt, Gordon, Coburn, Stevens, Payne, Alcock, Adams, Handley, Walsley Martin, Wilson, Foster, Sayer, Chapman, Power, Stevens, Downing, Bingly, Braisher, Roberts, Mather, Russell, Smith, Chapman, Ell, Watson. A "kitchen" gift party was held in the Chertsey Hall to honour Miss Molly Blake, whose marriage will take place shortly. The guest of honour received many useful gifts. Games and competitions were enjoyed, the winners being Mrs W. Copland, Miss O. Doig, and Miss A. Doig. The opportunity was taken to present to Miss Blake gifts from the Chertsey Basketball Club, and the Women's Institute, two organisations of which she was a member. BLENHEIM NEWS Mrs Colin Macdonald entertained several friends at an enjoyable afternoon party, held at her home. The drawing room was decorated with chrysanthemums, and the tea table with roses. Those present were Mesdames W. T. Churchward, R. Scott, L. C. Chaytor, T. S. Maskew, A. E Brockett, BadenPowell, H. Hursthouse, and J. H. Wadworth, Misses M. and Y. Macdonald, M. Bell and A. Bell (Dunedin), To celebrate the birthday anniversary of her daughter, Kathleen, Mrs H. E. v Hodson gave an enjoyable party for young people. The supper table was effectively decorated with roses, Iceland poppies, violets, and pansies. Those present were Mrs Scott, Misses Yolande Macdonald, Kathlyn Gill, Pamela Parsons, D. Oswald, A. Gregg (Wellington), Patricia Pratt, A. Bell (Dunedin), Ruth Kimberley, Joan Griffen, Messrs H. E. Hodson, Peter Nathan, R. Maskew, D. Stace, Keith Pratt. Peter and Paul Hodson, H. Kimberley, Bob Nathan, Alister and Peter Adams, S. Morton, John and Gordon Robinson. Miss Curtis (New Plymouth) is the guest of Mrs Stephenson-Smith. Mrs Alan Latter (Christchurch), who has been visiting Blenheim, has left for Wellington Mrs S. T. Critchley (Tyntesfield) is visiting Hawke's Bay. Miss Maigaret Churchward is visiting Wellington. Miss Alison Bell (Dunedin) is staying with Mrs W. Bell (Flaxmere). Mrs P. A. Thompson, who has been visiting Blenheim, has returned to Paimerston North. THEATRE PARTY To celebrate the coming-of-age of Miss Gladys Hayward, a theatre party was held at the Regent Theatre. Those present were Miss Ruby Hayward, Sybil Hull, R. McCammon," Betty Hckman, E. Allen. Marjorie, Merle, and Sunny Donovan, Marjorie and Joyce Fraser, C. Burry, W. Irwin, Miriam Kay, Marjorie Young, and C. Duncan.