WEDDING
COSTELLOE— PINE On Saturday afternoon the> weddmg was celebrated at St. Mary s uiuj . Merivale, of Rona Rfg el k %$£ daughter of Mr and Mrs P. H. Pine, Mayfield avenue, to Denis Thorns, only son of Mr and Mrs A. CosteUoe Gloucester street. The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon A.K.War ren and Mr A. Worsley was orgamst Mr Pine escorted his daughter to the church, which had been effertweiy deSrated with hydrangeas, dahlias, an Thrbride's S " uncommon frock of h y^cinth br pfnk and silver creponlame had long leg-o;-mutton sleeves t a per ing to form points at, the^ wr sts. i .oftly-draped bodice had a hjjh nee line, and the wais-was defined toy narrow georgette belt wnicn a peplum at the back. Inset g°aeis u been worn by her mother, formea xhl S-dress, which held in P.osJ°n hei veil of pink cut tulle,, and she au rfed shaded pink begonias and carna * Frocks of blush-pink cire satin, made alike, were worn by the °™; maids, Misses Betty Pine % sister, Rcma Nicholson and Margaret "orders from, thet*oulders gradually rounded below the Knee Hne to disclose plain Panels of th» mTterial. The full short deeves ««a composed of ruched panels, andn« row belts to tone trimmed the waists. Their Marina bandeaux of the frocK Material were relieved with silver and they carried armlets of burgundy red dahlias and carWalker was best man and the groomsmen were Messrs L. Mazey and A. McTainsh. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the Clarendon Hotel, where the reception room was decor ated with pink gladioli. The W mother wore a becoming ensemble ol Seen wool-backed satin relieved with a honey-coloured collar of satin. Her felt hat toned with her frock and heshoulder spray was of and fuchsia tonings. The bridegrooms mother wore I smart Kenya rust ensemble and a black straw hat Her shoulder spray was of cream and gold °For travelling the bride wore a navy suit of suede delaine, a yestee and small upstanding collar being ol White pique. Her smart hat was of navy felt, and she carried an antelope coat. BETHELL—BLUNDEN Friends from many parts of Canterbury and the Wairarapa visited Waikari during, the week-end to attend the wedding of Elizabeth Nance, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B L. Blunden, Carvossa, Waikari, and Christopher Hugh, younger son of Mr and Mrs Marmaduke Bethell, Pahau Pastures, Culverden. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. M. Cocks, at the Church of the Ascension, Waikari, on Saturday afternoon, and the organist was Mrs J. B. Page. Large bowls of zinnias and other autumn flowers arranged in the church made a colourful background for the frocks worn by the bride and her attendants. . - Mr Blunden escorted his daughtei, who was attended by Misses Celia Reece (Christchurch) and Sybil Rutherford as bridesmaids. Mr Richard Bethell was best man, and Messrs B G Rutherford, Peter Markham. and Warner Westenra acted as ushers. The bride's of deep cream satin was made with a shirred bodice crossed over at the-back. A tiny sprig: of orange blossom was caught with a diamond brooch at the heart-shaped neckline, and the leg-o'-mutton sleeves were trimmed with satin-covered buttons from the elbows, and pointed over the hands. The • skirt, cut on straight lines in front, flared at the back to form a long train, a draped belt of satin gave a finishing touch at the waistline. Her lovely veil of Carrick-ma-Cross lace, more than 100 years-old, had been lent by an old friend, and the Tudor bonnet holding it in position was of similar lace, made from the dress worn by the bride's mother on her wedding day. Her cascade bouquet was composed of lilium auratum. _ Blue and gold shot taffeta was the choice of the bridesmaids for # their frocks, which were made in redmgote style with a scalloped border continuing from the necklines on each side to give the suggestion of a panel in front. The short leg-o'-mutton sleeves were tucked to fit the arms, and the long tie-ends of the draped sasnes extended to the hemlines of the full skirts. The scarlet begonias in theirsmall halo head-dresses and the scarlet begonias and carnations in their cascade bouquets made an effective contrast. ■ . Mr and Mrs Blunden entertained many guests at Carvossa, the decorations in the reception rooms being dahlias and zinnias in large bowls, and mixed flowers in smaller bowls. Mrs Blunden was wearing a beige ninon frock, the bodice and skirt being accordion pleated, and the skirt finished with leaves of taffeta. Contrast was provided by a brown taffeta rose at the neckline and a sash of brown taffeta at* the waist. Stitched taffeta leaves and a rouleau band trimmed her brown taffeta hat. and her bouquet was composed of bronze begonias. The handsome frock worn by the brfdegroom's mother was Of pearlpink stiffened lace, a suede finished sash being of two-toned green ninon. Her wide-brimmed hat was of green straw to match, and a spray of pink and white heather composed her corsage spray. Mrs T. Bassett, the bride's grandmother, wore a black georgette frock, sable furs, and a black hat, and j carried a bouquet of crimson carnations.
When Mr and Mrs C. H. Bethell left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a nigger brown and beige ensemble of marquisette. The brown empire frock was buttoned high at the neck and finished with a stitched bow of the beige material to match the hip-length coat. The coat was pleated at the back and caught at the waist with a belt of the two materials, and the short sleeves were puffed at the shoulders. Her brown felt hat had a high halo at one side. Mr and Mrs Bethell will live at Waikari. ADAIR— TAPPER At St. Michael's Church, Oxford terrace, the wedding was celebrated recently of Clarence, youngest son of Mrs T. Adair and the late Mr Adair (Kaikoura), and Mildred (Molly), fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs R. A. Tapper. The Rev. C. Muschamp officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a cream satin frock and a redingote of white stiffened net, trimmed from the neck to the hem with small satin buttons. A spray of white befionias across the top of her head held in position her embroidered veil of tulle, and her bouquet was composed of white asters and begonias. Rcdingotes of mauve net over satin frocks were worn by the bride's two sisters, Misses Kathleen and Olive Tapper, who acted as bridesmaids. Green flowers trimmed the necklines and both attendants carried mauve gladioli. ~-,■.* Mr George Miller was best and Mr B. Tapper, brother of the bride, was groomsman. . The guests were received at the D.I.C. tearooms by the bride's mother, who was assisted by the bridegroom's mother. , When Mr and.Mrs C. Adair left for a motor tour of the north, the bride
was wearing a mustard coloured ensemble and a hat to tone. Sh» carried a fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr and Mrs Adair will make their home at Kaikoura. MURRAY—MORAN The wedding was celebrated recently at St. Joseph's Church, Papanui, of Frederick Lawrence, only son of Mr and Mrs F. Murray (Papanui) to Ann Frances, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. M. Moran, Papanui. The Rev. Father J. Hanrahan performed the ceremony and celebrated Nuptial Mass, and Miss C. Hanrahan was organist. Solos were . sung by Mrs J. Lawler, during the signing of the register. The bride was escorted by her father. Her frock of ivory satin was made in bolero, effect with rouleau trimming. Pleating edged the scalloped neckline, and the pleated empire skirt had a panel inset at the back to form an oval train. 'Her veil of Brussels net was edged with point lace, and was arranged from an uncommon head-dress of pearl tipped lilies. Her trailing bouquet .was composed of gladioli, begonias, arad.l-white roses. _ ■ . Moran, : Mona Murray, and Monica Knowles were the bridesmaids. They wore simple frocks of ivory satin made with fitting bodices and fully flared sJsirJs. Their shoulder veils of white stiffened net were attached to scalloped halo head-dresses, and their bouquets were similar to the bride's.. • The bet man was Mr Neil Walker, and Messrs Boyd, Catherwood, and Arthur MacShane were groomsmen.
After the ceremony, the guests were received at the Frascati by Mesdames A. M. Moran, and F. Murray. Mrs Moran wore a jacket suit of navy silk pique patterned in beige with a ruched satin vest and collar. Her shoulder spray was *pf fuchsias, and she wore a navy hat to tone. Mrs Murray wore a two-piece suit of navy crepe de chine patterned in tangerine, with blue pleated trimmings. Her shoulder spray was of tangerine begonias. - For travelling, the bride wore a navy suit, a beige lace blouse, and a small hat trimmed with an eye .veil. She wore also a skunk fur stole. Mr and Mrs F. Murray will make their home in Christchurch. PAPPRILL—MORRISON A wedding of interest to a large 1 circle at friends in Timaru and Christchurch was that celebrated by Archdeacon H. W. Mbnaghan at St. Mary's Church, Timaru,' on Saturday afternoon The bride 3 was Edna Cora, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs A. T. Morrison (Timaru), and the bridegroom Dudley Galbraith. only son of Mr and Mrs H. A. Papprill, Cashmere Hills.
The Ven. Archdeacon H. M. Mpnaghan officiated and Mr A. W. V. Vine was at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of pearltinted satin riche, the high-waisted bodice having a heart-shaped neckline edged with pleated satin. Similar, pleating edged the long circular train formed by the skirt, and her tulle veil was attached to a halo of pleated tulle trimmed with orange blossom. She carried a trailing bouquet of begonias. Misses Peggy Lange (Gisborne) and Sylvia Bracefleld were bridesmaids They wore frocks of fresco blue taffeta, made with short puffed sleeves and swathed sashes with long tie-ends. Their scalloped halo head-dresses were of stitched taffeta, and they carried bouquets of rose-pink carnations to match the posies on their frocks. Miss Patricia Morgan, niece of the bridegroom, attended as flower girl, wearing a Victorian frock of blue taffeta and a blue halo to match. Her posy was of pink carnations. Mr Stanley Papprill, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man, Mr T. Morrison, the bride's brother, was groomsman, and ushers were Messrs Rhys Morgan and T. K. Papprill. At a reception held in the Bay tearooms the guests were received by Mrs Morrison, who wore a frock of lido blue cotele patterned in floral design, a wide-brimmed straw hat, and stone marten furs. Her shoulder spray was of scarlet carnations. Mrs Papprill wore a black floral georgette frock, a black redingote, and a black ballibuntl straw hat. Her shoulder spray was of pink carnations. The bride travelled in a suit of navy worsted with a blue crepe de chine blouse and a navy toque. Mr and Mrs D. G. Papprill will make their home at St. Albans, Christchurch. ENGAGEMENT NOTICES The engagement is announced of Millicent, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Cunningham (Linwood), to Russel W. G., eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Hay. Avonside. The engagement is announced of [an Lyndon Morton, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E. C. Alderson (Highland Park, Wellington), to Joyce Mary, only daughter of Mr and-Mrs C.W. Tanner, Merivale, Christchurch.
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