WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22194, 10 September 1937, Page 3

WEDDINGS

SMITH—FORBES

At St. Barnabas Church. Woodend. Susan Isabella, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Forbes, was recently married to Stanley Pemberton, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. Smith, all of Woodend. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of white satin, with lace yoke and sleeves, godets of lace being inset in the train. Her veil of cut tulle was held in place by a halo of lace, and touches of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Lorna Sheppard, who wore a green floral georgette frock, with frilled godets. Her bouquet of spring flowers toned with her frock. Miss Sadie Quinn, cousin of the bridegroom, also attended, wearing pink floral georgette. Her bouquet was to tone. The little train-bearer, Betty Meyers, niece of the bride, wore an nnklelength frock of pale pink georgette, a pink sash finished with pink flowers being tied at the side. All the attendants wore wreaths of flowers to match their frocks. Mr Colin Smith, the bridegrooms brother, was best man, and Mr George Jones was groomsman. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. O. B. Lane, and Mrs Allan Smith presided at the organ. Mr and Mrs Forbes later entertained about 100 guests in the Woodend Hall. Mrs Forbes wore an ensemble of mid-blue floral marocam. and hat to match. She carried a bouquet of red anemones and blue hyacinths. Mrs Smith, who assisted, wore a navy floral ensemble and navy hat. Her bouquet was of red anemones and blue cornflowers. When Mr and Mrs S. P. Smith left for their honeymoon, the bride was wearing a brown costume, a pink smocked blouse, and brown hat. PORTEOUS—RYAN The marriage of Dorothy Joy Ryan, niece of Mr and Mr? A. W. Jones, Christchurch, and Frederick William, son of Mr and Mrs W. Porteous. was celebrated recently at St. John s Church, Latimer square, by the Rev. J. T. McWilliam. Mr C. H. Davies was organist. . , The bride was escorted by her uncle, Mr A. W. Jones. She wore a blue two-piece ensemble, skunk fur, and a French model toque, trimmed with powder blue sprays. Her bouquet was of pink carnations. After the ceremony, a reception was held by Mr and Mrs A. W. Jones at the Clarendon Hotel, in the lounge, which was decorated for the occasion with spring flowers. The bride s aunt received her guests, wearing a black and white ensemble and spray of orchids, and hat to match her frock. Mrs Porteous, the bridegroom s mother, wore an elephant grey suit, with navy accessories and spray of red carnations. e . Mr David McGill and Mrs J. Shaw sang solos at the reception. M’BRIDE—BORKIN At the Church of Blessed Peter Chanel, Murchison, the wedding Lyle Augustine, eldest son of MrsMc Bride of Nelson, and the late Mr M. A. Mcßride, and Rose thm daughter of Mr and T Borkm. Murchison, was eciebrated by the Re Father W. Heavey, of Reefton. assisted by the Rev. Father J.CuUen. of NeL son. and the Rev. Father J. McGrath, of Takaka. Father Heavey celebrated Nuptial Mass. . The bride, who was escorted by her father wore a pearl-tinted satin trained Sade £ilh cowl neck, fimshed with hand-made satin powers. Her hemstitched veil was held at the sides with orange blossom, and she earned a sheaf of arum lilies. Miss Patricia Borkm, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, wore a frock ox gold satin, cut on sirmlar lines to that of the bride, and finished with a gold lace collar. She wore a large Picture hat of gold crinoline straw with a flower under the brim and carried a shower bouquet of lantern flowers and Sorensen, niece of the bride, was flower girl. She wore an ankle-length frock of powder blue georgette, and a rucked cap of blue with gold flowers across the top, and carried a posy of grape hyacinths and polyanthus. . . . . .. The bridegroom was assisted by ms brother, Mr Terence Mcßride, of Nelson- ~ , Miss Dulcie Borkin, the brides youngest sister, was organist. The church was decorated with spring flowers, arum lilies, and autumn leaves, the altar with cyclamen and arum lilies, and the bride and bridegroom stood for the marriage ceremony under a floi-al bell. At the wedding reception, held in the Oddfellows’ Hall. 70 guests were entertained. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black pin stripe costume and black hat, and wore a shoulder spray of anemones and maidenhair fern. Mrs Borkin wore a frock of black printed silk, full-length black worsted coat, and black hat. She wore a shoulder spray of tangerine lantern flowers and maidenhair fern. For travelling the bride wore a navy fur-trimmed coat over a navy floral frock, navy fur-trimmed coat, and navy toque with an eye veil. WADE—READMAN The wedding took place recently at Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, of Doris Maud, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Headman (Avonside), to Archibald Conrad, youngest son of the late Mr W. E. Wade, and of Mrs Wade, Rolleston. The Rev. W. J. Hands performed . the ceremony. The church had been beautifully decorated with primroses and spring blossoms by girl friends of the bride, both bride and bridegroom having been popular members of the Bible Class and Church clubs. The bride was escorted by her father. Her trained frock of cream duchess satin was relieved with lace and orange blossom at the neckline, the long leg-o’-mutton sleeves were pointed over the hands, and the bodice was smocked on the shoulders. A circlet of satin leaves and orange blossom held to the head her veil of silk tulle, and she carried a bouquet of freesias and cream roses. A cousin of the bride, Miss Maisie Jeavron, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of gold taffeta, the bodice being finished at the neckline with a hand-made flower. A circlet of twisted stems and leaves was arranged in her hair and she carried a bouquet of golden roses and abutilons, Mr Victor Headman was best man. At the reception held at Dixieland, the guests were received by Mrs Readman, who wore a navy ensemble and furs, and a hat to tone. Her bouquet was of freesias and anemones. The bridegroom’s mother wore a frock of black witchcraft lace, a black straw hat relieved with mauve flowers, and a black wool coat She carried a bouquet of mauve pansies, pink sweet peas, and purple cyclamen. The bride travelled in a brown suit and coat and hat to match. Mr and Mrs A. C. Wade will live in Auckland.

JOHANSON—TAYLOR

St. Mary’s Church, Mcrivale, was decorated with spring flowers for the wedding of Phyllis Edna, younger daughter of Mrs G. L. Taylor, Andover street, ivferivale, and lan Carl, eldest son of Mr and Mrs B. C. Johanson. Woodchester avenue, Richmond. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harcourt Wybert. and Mr A. Worsley was the organist. Tlie bride, who was escorted by Mr D. S. Dodds, wore a trained frock oi angel skin lacc, made with tightfitting sleeves, and trimmed with niching of taffeta at the high neckline. Her veil of fine tulle was arranged with tiny orange blossom buds, and pleated tulle to form a halo, and she carried an arm bouquet of white hyacinths and blue forget-me-nots. As bridesmaid. Miss Jean Bruce wore a frock of cornflower blue cloquc, with short shirred sleeves and cowl at the neck. She wore a coronet of primrose flowers and carried an arm bouquet of primroses and blue hyacinths. Little Julie Johanson, as flower-girl, wore a gold lace redingote over gold crepe satin, and a bandeau of spring flowers. She carried a posy of violets and primroses. Mr Jack Booker was best man and Mr G. A. Milne was usher. A buffet afternoon tea party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs D. S. Dodds, where Mrs Taylor received the guests wearing a tunic frock of midnight blue marocain with pale pink accessories, and hat }o tone. Her bouquet was of pink shaded carnations. Mrs Johanson wore a green ensemble, with accessories to tone. Her bouquet was of flowers in wallflower shades. Mrs D. S. Dodds wore a black and white ensemble, black hat, and shoulder spray of gold abulilons. For travelling, the bride wore a navy pin-striped tailored costume, squirrel necklet, and a navy breton sailor hat, with a touch of red. Mr and Mrs I. C. Johanson will make their home in Timaru.

ANNUAL BALL HAWARDEN HIGH SCHOOL’S FORMER PUPILS The second annual ball of the Ha warden District High School Former Pupils Association was held in the Hawardcn Hall, which was .artistically decorated with streamers of blue and red. the school colours, while bowls of evergreens and camellias decorated the stage and lounge. The music was supplied by Colin Campbell's band, and extras were Played by Messrs K. Brooker and P. Lawlor. Novelty dances were won by Mrs Hopkins and Mr G. Brown, and Miss D. Hill and Mr J- H. those present were Mr and Mrs J. Warwick. Mr and Mrs W. L. Wright, and Mrs W. Parsonage. Mr and Mrs A. If. Dalzell, Mr and Mrs T. J. Crean a Mrs E. A. Grlmwood, Mr and Mrs E. Hunt. Mr and Mrs E. D. Doak, Mr and Mrs L. E. Philpott. Mr and Mrs L. Phil pott. Mr and Mrs J. E ii iot< Mr and Mis T. D. Lance. Mr and Mrs M. K. Wright, Mesdames D. G. Scott, F. Waterland. . N Hewitt, J. Heasley, L. H. Dalzell, A. Black. J. Shelley. D. McKay. L. Forsey. Misses Helen Kennedy. J^^orMolly Kidd, May Gray, Elva Croft. Flor ence Jones. Jessie Galletly. Amur! Draper. Emily Draper, Mary Hoban. Noel Hoban, Sadie Hoban, Celia Elliot, Chrissle Black, Joyce Webb. Nancy Mcßae, Belle Gray. Mildred Wright, Betty Baker, Gwen Forsey. Eva Miles, Ruby Mi ’ e n s .',^ ac | t ? r r t t ' bridge. Amurt Dwyer. Sterrltt. phrtfin Mason. Alice Nlolly Snsi ley Nolecn Hayward. Irins Dalzell, Marcaret Watson. Grace Dalzell, Una Kuth Heasley. Jean Heasley. Betty llvan. Molly McCreanor, Winnie weir, Winnie Plaisted, Eileen Brown, May Ballinger Marjorie Galnsford, Agatha Lear". Jessie Croft. Lily Bamford, and Louise Brooker. MOTHERS’ UNION MEETING AT PREBBLETON The monthly service of the Prebbleton branch of the Mothers’ !? the All Saints’ Church, was conducted by the vicar, the Rev. H. B. J«»“i . the Parish Hall, Mrs Jones, the enrolnng welcomed the R«v. G. K. Macßae who gave an address on ihe Influence of Women.” Mrs W. Hands and Mrs H. Brooks were hostesses at afternoon tea. Those who attended wereMesdames H. B. Jones. S. Greenslade. E. Johns. G, Ridden. N. Mellar, Ford. J -Giles, H. Brooks. H. Taylor, W. Hands, C. Hands, W. Downey, H. Prebble, J. James, M. Dickie, and Miss L. Giles. FANCY DRESS PARTY The ladies of the Hornby Bowling and Croquet Club combined to hold a children’s fancy dress party in the Parish ** evening Items were given by Miss F. King. Miss F. Prestige, and former pupils of the Hornby School. Prizes were awarded as follows;—-Under five years—-Boys i Albert Gunderson (Chef); girls: June Mlnards (Fairy). Under 10 years—Boys: T. Henderson (Cowbov). N. Parker (Indian); girls; E. McGlrr (Shepheress), June Riddell (Knave of Hearts). Under 15 years—Boys; M. Richards (Old Man): girls: C. Bambridge (Little Boy Blue) and J. Cammock (Spanish Lady). Most original costumes— Doreen Tippett (Bathroom). M. McTelgue (Little 80-Peep), and M. Richards (Old Man), SOCIAL AT PREBBLETON An evening social held in the Parish Hall, Prebbleton, was organised by members of the Women’s Social Committee m aid of All Saints’ Church. The evenings competitions were won by Mrs G. Rutherford. Mrs C. Hands, Mr A. Giles, and Mr T. Smith. _ Those present were Mesdames H. B. Jones, W. Hands, C. Hands, G. Rutherford, S Greenslade, W. Downey, W. O. Downey, S' McCllntock, H. Hoff. T. Smith, R. Page, A. Page, J. Giles, G. Hastie, T. Harding, Misses V. White. M. Tod. K. Tod, L. Giles, B. Hands, Messrs A. Giles, A. Tutton, Kennedy, T. Smith. T. Harding. W. Banks. G. Hastie. C. Hands, V. Leeming, R. Prebble, C. Devine, and H, Hoff. THE WOMAN WITH THE HUSKY VOICE OBSERVANT GROCER SOLVES PROBLEM. A customer was giving her order to her grocer in Dunedin one day. He had jotted down the list of items required, but the customer was trying to think of something else she wanted. “Would it be Baxters Lung Preserver, madam?” said the grocer. “I notice you seem a little husky.” “That’s it!” exclaimed the customer. “I knew it was something most important. I always like to keep ‘Baxters’ in the house.” “Baxters” is easily the best seller in New Zealand, for the simple reason that for nearly 80 years it has demonstrated its unique qualities as a remedy for coughs, colds, and kindred ailments for both young and old people. No other remedy is so pleasant to take and so quickly effective, with its soothing, penetrating, and restorative properties. No other remedy also is so easily procurable, “Baxters” is on ready sale at every chemist and store throughout New Zealand. You can always be sure of getting “Baxters” and be equally sure of the benefits “Baxters” will give you. Sold in three sizes, 4/6, 2/6, and handy pocket size 1/6, —3