WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22335, 24 February 1938, Page 2

WEDDINGS

ROBINSON—LAMBIE St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Doric, was beautifully decorated with blue hydrangeas and pink gladioli for the wedding celebrated yesterday of Kathleen Harrison, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Lambie, “Kyle,” Pendarves, to Thomas Alexander, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. Robinson, of Chertsey. and Akaroa. The bride is a granddaughter of Mr John Lambie, one of the earliest settlers, who was responsible for naming the district, and wat one of those who chose the name of the church in which the wedding took place. The ceremony was performed by Canon H. Knights, Mrs Knights played the wedding music, and a solo was sung by Miss Winnie Bruce. The bride-wore an ivory-tinted frock of satin trimmed from the neck to the kneeline with tiny buttons. The square neckline was trimmed with ruching, the modified leg-o’-mutton sleeves were tightened below the elbows' to form points over the hands, and the skirt widened to form a long train at the back. A head-dress of real orange blossom held to the head her veil of Brussels lace, and she carried cream roses and pale pink carnations.

’Hiere were three bridesmaids —Misses Sheila Lambie, Nane -Robinson, and Vera Harrison. They wore redingotes of pale pink georgette mounted on pink Swiss embroidered organdie patterned in pink and blue sprigged design. The redingotes were laced to the waist with narrow blue velvet ribbon, and the full puffed sleeves were shirred at the shoulders. In their headdresses pale pink carnations were arranged with pale blue cornflowers, and pink and blue, flowers also composed their bouquets. Misses Judith Gill (Christchurch), Alison Bruce, and Linley Harrison, who attended as flower girls, wore frocks to tone with those worn by the bridesmaids, and their head bands were of pink rosebuds. Mr H. E. Cook was best man, and Messrs R. Lambie and H. Wakefield (Christchurch) attended as groomsmen. A large marquee on the lawns at “Kyle” was decorated for the reception with pink gladioli and blue and pink hydrangeas and carnations. Mrs Lambie wore a smart brown toque with her frock of brown georgette and lace, and a touch of colour was given by her shoulder spray of golden roses and abutilons. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black lace frock with a black lace coatee and a small black hat. A corsage spray was of mauve flowers. Mr and Mrs T. A. Robinson left later for a cruise to the South Sea Islands. For travelling, the bride wore a tailored mulberry coloured suit, a hat to match, and a honey-coloured blouse.

BOYLE-i-HERRIOTT The marriage of Thelma Cassie, younger daughter of the late Mr J. B. Herriott, and of Mrs Herriott (Fendalton), to Eric William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. E. Boyle, Fendalton, was celebrated recently by Archdeacon Petrie, at St. Barnabas’s Church, Fendalton. Miss J. L. Black played the wedding music. The bride was escorted by Mr George Clemens. Her period frock of pearltinted slipper satin was made with a soft folded bodice finished at the V neckline with a cluster of orange blossom. The panelled skirt widened at the back to form a train, which was weighted with satin roses and tendrils, and a silver girdle defined the waist. A can of lace and orange blossom held to the head her veil of tulle, which was bordered with wide Holiton lace in rose design. Her shower bouquet was composed of begonias, carnations, and sweet peas. Shower bouquets of flowers in pink and blue tonings were carried by the bridesmaids. Misses Lorna Boyle, Ruby Milne, and Rae Boyle. Miss Loma Boyle wore a frock of Marlborough blue lace, and cameo pink lace was chosen by the other attendants. The frocks were made with high necklines and puffed sleeves, and the skirts flared into trains at the back. Velvet flowers and silver leaves composed their halo head-dresses. Misses Isabel Clemens and Anita Hewitt attended as flower girls, wearing ivory crepe de chine frocks made in Dolly Varden style with anklelength skirts. Pastel-shaded flowers formed their head bands, and they carried Victorian posies of pink and blue flowers. Mr T. Wilhelm attended the bridegroom as best man, and Messrs L. Boyle and A. Greer were groomsmen. Pink carnations decorated the reception rooms at the Winter Garden, where the guests were received. The bride’s mother wore a finger-tip length coat, of navy silk_ georgette over a navy crede de chine frock, patterned with small flowers, and flowers to tone trimmed her navy hat. Crimson flowers were carried by the bridegroom s mother, whose black ensemble was relieved with white trimmings, and her hat was of black Bangkok straw. • The bride travelled in a frock of light navy silk crepe . with lemon trimmings, and a navy coat and hat to tone.

MOTHERS’ UNION FESTIVAL

SIX HUNDRED COMMUNICANTS Six hundred members of the Mothers’ Union attended the Holy Communion service held in the Christchurch Cathedral yesterday morning. 'Hie service is part of the Mothers’ Union festival held annually, and the attendance yesterday was the largest for some years. Bishop West-Watson was the celebrant, and he was assisted by Canon F. B. Redgrave, Canon G. Nelham Watson, Canon H. O. Hanby, the Rev. Eric Osmers, and the Rev. W. A. Orange. Mr Maughan Barnett was organist. The banners of the various unions were arranged in front of the screen, and later were carried down the aisle, led by Mrs H. J. Marriner with the diocesan banner, which was later taken by Mrs A. C. T. Purchas in the procession to Bishopscourt. Bishop West-Watson welcomed members to Bishopscourt, and told of some of his experiences during his recent visit to England. A picnic lunch was served on the lawn, under the supervision of Mrs Friedman (Avonside) and branch secretaries.

Representatives were present from branches as far south as Timaru, amongst those represented being Waikuku, Oxford, Methven, Hornby-Tem-pleton-Prebbleton, Sefton, Rangiora, Styx-Leithfleld, Belfast, Hinds, Ashburton, Waikari, Sheffield, Halkett, Amberley, Kirwee, Rakaia, and Hororata. Mrs Dickinson, diocesan secretary of the Wellington, diocese, was an honoured guest.

BIRTHDAY PARTY

MRS A. RHODES HONOURED To celebrate the eightieth birthday anniversary of Mrs Ambrose Rhodes, some of her grandchildren held a surprise party at the home of Mrs R. Stewart (Wainui). A birthday cake decorated with 80 candles was presented to Mrs Rhodes by her grand-daughter. Miss Muriel Wright (Greendale). Amongst those present were Mesdames A. Rhodes, A. Stewart, E. W. Humm, W. G. Hayward, L. W. Humm, Miss Muriel Wright (Greendale), Miss E. Stewart, Miss T. Frew (Greendale), Messrs S. H- Rhodes (French Farm), S. A. Wright, K. Stewart, and H. Stewart (Barry’s Bay), Ambrose Stewart (French Farm). Reuben Stewart, and F. G. A. Wright.

Mrs Chilton Hayter, who has been visiting Timaru, has returned to Burke’s Pass. Miss Jean Hayter is visiting Timaru. . Mr and Mrs Brian Savill (Bainclm) will be visitors to Waikari for the Bethell-Blunden wedding on Saturday. Mrs G. A. Martin (Te Weka street) is visiting Dunedin for the wedding of her niece. Miss Dorothy Scoullar. ’.Mrs J. Orbell (Auckland) is staying with Mrs H. M. Barker (Bidwill street).

“WELCOME HOME” PARTY /ME AND MRS B. HOOPER ENTERTAINED A “welcome home” party to Mr and Mrs Eric Hooper, alter their recent wedding, was held at their home. “Struan,” Maungati. South Can terbury. A large gathering of friends and well-wishers *?«» Maungati and the surrounding disteeta spent a pleasant time with dancing, cards, and musical items. , Mr H. L. Fenn, on behalf of to** present, wished Mr and Mrs Hoops? much happiness in their new home.