WEDDING

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22305, 20 January 1938, Page 2

WEDDING

SAVILL—ORBELL

Guests from both the South Island and the North Island were Present in Tlmaru yesterday for the wedding of Sylvia Elizabeth, eldest - daughter of Mr and Mrs C. L. Orbell, Pentlow, South Canterbury, and Martin Brian, second son of Mr F, J. Savxll, St. Helens, Hanmer. .„„ nv The bride is a member of a family whose name stands high m. the pioneering achievements of boutn Canterbury. She is well known in social circles and, like other representatives of the Orbell family, is a accomplished horsewoman, being a familiar figure in hunting events and at agricultural and pastoral shows. M SavilL whose family has taken a prominent part in the farming industry in North Canterbury, is a wellknown and popular horseman. The service, which was fully choral, was taken by the Rev. H. Norns* assisted by the Rev. C. C. Oldham. Mr Philip Wright (Christchurch) was organist. . ~,,, St. Mary’s Church was beautifully decorated with flowers in delicate pastel tonings. Tall sprays oi hydrangeas made mi effective bacKground for brass bowls of smaller fl °Mr r c. L. Orbell escorted his daughter, and the eight bridesmaids attending her were: Misses Janet and Mouy Orbell (sisters of the bride). Patricia Harper (cousin), Cara Pinckney (Southland), Molly Birch (Dunedin), Antoinette Wilder (Hawke s Bay). Mary Reeves (Dunedin), and Patricia Powrie (Christchurch). Mr C. Bethell (Waikan) was best man. and Messrs Bernard and Bonaia Savill. Michael Gresson, and George Chapman were ushers. The bride’s lovely gown was of silver and white patterned brocade, the pattern being outlined with a silver thread. The bodice was slashed m front to reveal an inset panel of silve lame, and was caught with silver buttons with unusual scroll rolleau fastenings. The back of the bodice was finished with similar buttons ana scroll fastenings in a smaller design, and the long sleeves and neckhne were edged with silver lame. The close-fitting skirt widened at t.ie back into a long train, which was weighted with a large bow of silver lame. A long wide sash of brocade lined with silver lame was looped in front. The lovely veil of Honiton lace, heavily embroidered at the edge and at the corners, was mounted on a long tun® veil worn over the face and arranged from a Tudor halo of orange blossom. The bride carried a sheaf of Hamsii lilies, and she wore a pendant of pearls and aquamarines. The bridesmaids’ frocks were of gold lame. The long skirts were cut on the bias, and were slightly trained. The bodices, with elbow-length sleeves, were deeply shirred on the shoulders and in the centre front, the shirring in front being released at the neckline to form peaks. The backs of the bodices were buttoned and fastened with scroll rolleau fastenings, this unusual feature being repeated on the narrow belts. Attractive little caps of gold lame revealed the hair and were worn well back on the head. Across the front of the caps flowers of lame were arranged to give a halo effect. Their sheaves of deep red gladioli were very effective against the gold frocks. They wore diamond clips, gifts of the bridegroom, on their frocks.

The bride’s home at Pentlow, with its lovely garden, made a charming setting for the reception. Blue, gold and red was the colour scheme of the floral decorations in a large marquee and the reception rooms, while red carnations were used on the bridal table.

Mrs Orbell wore a frock of beige cloque, and. a redingote of forest brown wool lace. Her smart up--turned hat of shiny straw was banded in brown, and she carried a bouquet of bronze roses.

Mrs F. J. Savill, the bridegroom’s step-mother, wore a nigger brown georgette frock with a large brown straw hat banded with velvet ribbon. She wore a spray of tea roses pinned on her dyed ermine cape. Mrs Howard Savill (England) wore a floral crepe de chine frock with a fur cape and a brown straw hat finished with velvet ribbon in three shades.

Mrs W. H. Orbell, aunt of the bride, wore a navy and white patterned marocain ensemble, with a navy hat, and Mrs M. C. Harper, another aunt, wore a frock of Henna cloque with a brown hat.

For travelling, the bride wore a frock of navy georgette, scattered convolvulus flowers being French embroidered in white stitching. The collar was of white pique, and two white pique convolvulus flowers finished the neckline in front. She also wore a navy georgette redingote, and her fine straw navy hat was finished with a stiffened eyeveil, while across the front was arranged navy felt leaves edged with the straw, and two navy flowers with white centres. Mr and Mrs M. B. Savill will live at Raincliff, South Canterbury.

AFTERNOON PARTY AT WESTPORT

Mrs Percy Struthers (Queen street, Westport) entertained several friends at her home in honour of Miss E. Dunsford (Christchurch), who was ‘formerly matron of the Buller Hospital, and who is making a short visit to Westport. , . ... The garden was much admired with its beautiful hydrangeas, dahlias, and phlox, and a visit was also made to the beautiful garden of Mr Alan Struthers. Among those present were Miss (Dunsford, Mesdames A A Wilson, Bloyce, J. Metson, J. Bird, H. Lovell, Dunn, Maitland, and Suisted, Misses Jean Struthers and Bloyce.

MORNING TEA PARTY

Mrs H. V. Spicer was hostess at an enjoyable morning tea party held at Beath’s in honour of Miss Eileen Spicer, whose marriage will take place early next month. The guest of honour was presented with an electric jug and heater by those present, who included:—Mesdames A. Spicer, J. Easterbrook, H. Chaplin, L. Spicer, G. Burt, W. E. Appleyard, T. Wellsmore, Misses Eileen Spicer, Jessie Chaplin, Pat Cunneen, June Anson, Beth Spicer, _ Mildred Easterbrook, and Master David Spicer.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTY

An enjoyable party was held in the Puaha schoolroom recently to celebrate the twenty-first birthday anniversary of Miss Ellen Smith. The time was spent in competitions and-dancing. Mr Kearney gave an exhibition of tap dancing, and winners of competitions were Miss Pauline Londrigan, Messrs L. Humphries, L. Radford, and A. Partridge. Mr W. Mould presented Miss Smith with a small gift, with the good wishes of her friends. Misses M. Webster and M. Mould 1 were musicians and Mr W. Mould acted as master of ceremonies. Those present were Mr and Mrs J. W. Smith, Mr and Mrs J. Topp, Mr and Mrs C. Londrigan, Mr and Mrs W. Mould, Mesdames H. Reed, E. Patten, A. Mould, Misses E. Smith and V. Ricketts (Nelson), M. Webster, Melva Webster, M, Mould, Jean Barclay, R. McQueen, B. Ussher, M. Ferguson, Zoe Pidgeon, Peggy and Nola Pidgeon, I, and G. Reed, Pauline Londrigan, Messrs T. Mould, Warren Stone, L. Radford, J. Reed, L. Humphries, P. Harty, L. Webster, N. Pidgeon, L. Hadler, J. Matheson, Kearney, and R. Huband.