WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22336, 25 February 1938, Page 3

WEDDINGS

WILLIAMS—TESCHEMAKER Yesterday afternoon at the Church of the Nativity, Blenheim, Nancy Beatrice, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. G. T. Teschemaker ("Avondale," Blenheim), was married to Alister C, only son of Mr and Mrs Guy Williams, Te Parae, Masterton. Archdeacon A. K. Warren (Christchurch), a cousin of the bridegroom, who performed the ceremony, was assisted by Archdeacon Kimberley (Blenheim). Mr Randall Elayed the wedding music. Both the ride and bridegroom are members of well-known families. The bride's grandfather arrived in New Zealand in 1854, and some years later settled at "Avondale," Blenheim, where his son now lives, and the bridegroom's family has long been prominent in the North Island, while his mother is the best known woman golfer in the Dominion.

The bride wore a champagne satin frock, made high at the neckline in front and cut in a deep V to the waist at the back. The skirt widened into a long train at the back, and in front a pointed basque was caught down with the tie ends of a sash, which extended almost to the hem of the skirt. Her beautiful veil of Honiton lace, lent by Miss Hilda Williams, aunt of the bridegroom, was arranged to lie flat on the top of the head, and gardenias of champagne satin were placed across tbe back of the head. She carried a bouquet of pale sunset glow gladioli. Mr Teschemaker escorted his daughter, whose bridesmaids were Misses Mary Weld (chief). Clare Ward. Margaret Churchward, and Winnie Davies (Blenheim), and Jane Williams (Gisborne). Their flame-coloured head-dresses of velvet gardenias, their flame shoes, and the flame gladioli in their bouquets made an effective contrast against their frocks of champagne net, which were mounted on satin. The frocks were gathered at the waists and at the batteau necklines, and long net sashes fell over the full skirts. Mr J. Bunney was best man. Mr and Mrs Teschemaker entertained the guests at their home, “Avondale.” where the reception rooms were bright with bowls of hydrangeas, gladioli, and delphiniums. The brides mother wore a handsome frock of wine lace and a brown straw hat with trimmings to match her frock. She carried a bouquet of flowers to tone. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy blue chiffon frock mounted on a fuchsia foundation and finished with a long fuchsia sash. Ostrich feathers trimmed her smart baku straw hat. When Mr and Mrs A. C. Williams left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a rust-coloured frock of crepe de chine, closely gathered in front at the waist, and a small brown hat of velour, trimmed with flowers to tone. She wore also a brown fur necklet.

STANDEVEN—MORRISON The wedding was celebrated recently at St. David's Church. Hornby, of Maurice Lester, son of the late Mrs G. Standeven and of Mr Standeven (Islington), to Aileen Marjorie, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. W. Morrison (Sockburn). The church had been effectively decorated by friends of the bride, and the ceremony was performed bv the Rev. J. Tennent. Miss F. Mackie was organist. The-bride, who was given away by her father, wore a model frock of water-lily satin made with a draped bodice and wide sleeves finished with, scalloped edging. The skirt was cut on classical lines, and the fullness at the back was shirred to form a long scalloped train. Her veil of embroidered silk tulle, worn over the face, was attached to a tulle cap finished with a top-knot of red roses. She carried red roses and heather. Misses Eleanor Ragg. Phyllis Morton. Eileen McGirr, and Yvonne Mills were the bridesmaids. Their frocks were of deep cream georgette made in redingote style, and trimmed with fine kilting at the heart-shaped neckline. Their top-knots of red roses matched their head-dresses and the sheaves of red roses and heather which they carried. Two little train-bearers, June Minards and Peter Morrison, wore tartan kilts. Mr Jack Airey was best man, Mr Keith Standeven was groomsman, and the ushers were Messrs A. Still and P. G. Morrison. At a reception, held later at the home of the bride’s parents, the guests were received by the bride’s mother and the bridegroom’s sister. Mrs Woodgate. Mrs Morrison wore an anklelength frock of blue georgette and lace relieved with a shoulder spray of cream roses, and her picture hat was of navy straw. Mrs Woodgate wore a frock of heavy black georgette with white trimmings, a grey coat, and a grey picture hat. Her shoulder spray was of cream roses. For travelling, the bride wore a frock of pastel blue georgette trimmed with navy satin at the neck and wrists, a redingote of wool lace, and a navy hat to tone. She carried a musquash fur coat.

COLLIE—ROBINSON The marriage of Marjorie Joyce, only daughter of Mr W. M. Robinson, Richardson terrace, to lan Burnett, third son of Mr and Mrs J. Collie, Lower Riccarton, was celebrated recently at St. George’s Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. McNeur, who was assisted by the Rev. J. - D. C. Madill. Miss M. Dykes was organist, Mr Robinson escorted his daughter, who wore a frock of ivory needlerun lace cut on Empire • lines, the long sleeves tapering to form points over the wrists. Kilting .' trimmed the train formed by the skirt, and her tulle veil was arranged from a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of lilrum auratum relieved with pink bouVSrdia. Miss Beatrice McGrath attended as bridesmaid wearing a.pink georgette frock cut on classical lines, the panelled skirt forming’ a slight train. A swathed sash of petunia georgette was arranged in waterfall effect, and matching buttons trimmed the bodice at the back. She carried an armlet of begonias and jacobia. An ankle-length frock of pale green georgette and a bandeau of flowers to match were worn, by the flowergirl, Miss Jean Rogers. Her posy was of flowers .to match. Mr K. Robinson was best man.

After the ceremony, the guests were entertained at the Winter Garden. They were received by the bride’s aunt, Mrs G. H. Stonyer, who wore a brown figured marocain frock, and a brown straw hat. Her flowers were abutilons and gladioli in autumn tonings. The bridegroom’s mother wore a floral crepe de chine frock, a black silk coat, and a black hat. Her flowers were red roses. Mrs G. W. Wade, the bride’s grandmother, wore a navy floral frock, a navy coat, and a hat to match. She carried mauve shaded flowers.

When Mr and Mrs I. B. Collie left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a navy blue ensemble and a navy straw hat.

HARVEY—WOODHAM

A recent wedding at St. Mary's Church, Manchester street, was that of Cicely Josephine, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Woodham (Cranford street), to Robert Gordon, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Harvey, Gloucester street, Linwood. The Rev. Father J.

WOMEN’S DIVISION OF FARMERS’ UNION PROPOSED COUNTRY WEEK / VISIT OF DOMINION PRESIDENT A well-attendend meeting of the North Canterbury Provincial Executive of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held in Death’s Tudor room. Mrs C. Mclntosh presided and almost 100 delegates were present. The visit of Mrs Drake, 'Dominion president, was discussed, and tentative arrangements were made for her to visit the Darfield group on April 7, the Peninsula grolip on April 5, the Rangiora group on April 8, and the Christchurch group on April 6. Mrs Drake will also attend the interprovincial conference at Ashburton on March 29, and a meeting of the Dominion Advisory Board meeting in Christchurch on March 31. Members were urged to attend the interprovincial conference, and thus show their interest in the work of the divisions. Mrs Mclntosh reported that the committee recommended that a country women’s week, should be held this year in Christchurch, the dates suggested being May 24 to 27 inclusive. This will take the place this year of the country girls’ week which has been held for several years. Members were reminded that nominations for the provincial officers and committee would close with the provincial secretary on April 27, and that late nominations would not be considered. The following remits were approved and will be sent on to the interprovincial conference: — (1) Owing to continued difficulty in securing competent division housekeepers, an effort should be made to train one woman from each province at Studholme House yearly, the expenses to be met out of a consolidated fund. (Southbrook-Flaxton.) (2) That the Government be approached regarding the bush housekeeper scheme, whose main object ’is entirely philanthropic. We would ask that this be quite apart from the trades union wage and not be subject to that body. (Amberley.) The third remit from the Diamond Harbour branch suggested that accumulated funds be spent to further the housekeeper scheme, and it was left to the branch president to word this remit and send it in to the provincial secretary. Mr S. L. Wright, chairman of the 1938 New Zealand Industries Fair, and Mr D. V. Wilson, past chairman, waited on the meeting to ask for the co-operation of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union with the next fair, and expressed a hope that they would give the same assistance with the country bays as they had given last year. Those present unanimously decided to help again this year, and suggestions were made for improving the lay-om of the bays. Miss F. L. Cooper, provincial secretary, gave a talk to branch secretaries and treasurers. She explained certain things that are sometimes confusing to these officers, such as keeping minutes, dealing with correspondence, preparing cash statements, and other matters which will enable secretaries to give more efficient service to their branches.

POST* WEDDING DANCE An enjoyable dance was given by Mr and Mrs G. W. Morrison (Sockburn) to celebrate the marriage of their daughter, Aileen Marjorie, to Mr M. L' Standeven. Items were given by Misses June Anson, Joyce Chambers, Elsie Watt, and Messrs Mills and J. Colligan. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs S. Osborne (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs G. Cowens (Cust).Mr and Mrs P. G. Morrison (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs F. Horwell. Mr and Mrs B. Neville, Mr and Mrs N. Davis, Mr and Mrs V. Parker, Mr and Mrs R. Lodge. Mr and Mrs K. Standeven. Mr and Mrs R. Humphries, Mr and Mrs C. Standeven, Mr and Mrs H. Standeven, Mr and Mrs N. Vivian, Mr and Mrs R. Timms, Mr and Mrs L. Ragg, Mr and Mrs Mills. Mr and Mrs H. Plumer, Mr and Mrs C. Whitelaw, Mr and Mrs G. H. Morrison. Mr and Mrs Berry, Mr and Mrs Oldfield. Mr and Mrs Appleyard, Mr and Mrs Woodgate, Mesdames Cook, Mead, Anson. Archer, Hodgson. Jones. Street. Misses Kathleen Oldfield, Phyllis Morton, Gwen Anson, June Anson, Eleanor Ragg, Joyce Chambers, Janet Miller. Lallie Lloyd, Jean Lloyd, Vera Osborne (Ashburton), > Elsie Watt (Ashburton), Helen Allison, M. Street, A. Falconer, Messrs A. 'Still, A. Standeven; G. Standeven. L. Ragg, J. Lloyd, K. Banner, W. Vivian, W. Dunn, J. Airey. C. Street. C. Slade, C. Phillips, F. Smithers, E. Osborne (Ashburton), J. Colligan, W. Payne, and M. Kent.

GARDEN PARTY A garden party was held recently at the home of Mr and Mrs H. C. Smith (Cashmere) by members of St. David’s Ladies’ Guild. The Rev. Gordon Taylor opened the function. Dancing by the pupils of Miss Addis and items by Mr Thrower’s orchestra were much appreciated by the guests. Stalls were in charge of the following:—Cakes, Mrs A. Milne; • produce, Mrs J. Mcllroy; flowers, Mrs Hay; ice cream, Mrs C. McKenzie. Mrs W. Sherrard was in charge of the tea rooms. Competition results were:—Wheelbarrow race: Miss Addis and Mr Fetch; croquet, Mr Anderson; nail driving, Mrs Brown and Mr Milne; clock golf. Mr S. Craig.

Hendren, S.M., performed the ceremony.

The bride was given away by her father. Her tiained frock of ivory satin was cut on classical lines, and was made with a cowled neckline, full bishop sleeves slit at the • top and caught at each shoulder with a small posy of orange blossom. Her veil of embroidered tulle, attached to a halo of orange blossom, formed a double train trimmed at each corner with appliqued motifs of satin, and she carried a sheaf of Philipinense lilies. Miss Maureen Lynskey, who attended as bridesmaid, wore a long frock of primrose organdie sprigged with field flowers, the neck, sleeves, and hemline being trimmed with primrose organdie. She carried begonias in tangerine and lemon tonings, and a posy of flowers to tone showed beneath the brim of her black picture hat.

Mr Maurice Woodham was best man. Mrs Woodham received her guests at the Mayfair Lounge. She was wearing a black georgette frock made with sleeves and neck yoke of fine black lace. Her hat was of black straw, and she carried pale pink and crimson roses. Mrs Harvey wore, a navy georgette coat over her navy floral frock, and her straw hat toned with her frock. She carried red begonias. In the evening a dance wag held for young friends of the bride and bridegroom. For travelling, the bride wore a powder blue frock with navy trimmings, a flecked tailored suit, and a bowler hat to tone. • . .