WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22339, 1 March 1938, Page 2

WEDDINGS

EGGO—PRETTEJOHNS A recent wedding at St. Enoch s Church, New Brighton. was that of Neil William, fourth son of the late Mr Eggo and of Mrs Eggo, Aranui, to Noeline Helena, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. J. H. Prettejohns, formerly of Fendalton. A floral ninon frock mounted on crepe de chine was worn by the bride, who was given away by her brother. Her picture hat was trimmed with blue velvet and flowers to tone with_her bouquet of tea roses. Her only ornament was an amethyst necklace, a family heirloom. „ The bride’s sister, who attended as matron-of-honour, wore a pmk silk suit, and a picture hat to match, and carried flowers to tone. Mr Arthur Venner was best man. At the reception held at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs L. Henderson, the guests were received by the bride s mother, who. was wearing a brown floral marocain frock and a wine-col-oured hat. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black figured silk frock and a black hat. . . The bride travelled in a brown figured marocain frock and a hat to tone, and carried a flecked tweed coat.

BOUGHT©**—BOYD Tiie wedding was celebrated recently at St. James’s Church, Kaikoura, of Mona Winifred Daisy, second daughter of the late Mrs Boyd and Mr J. D. Boyd (Carrickin, Kaikoura), to Andrew, third son of Mr and Mrs J. S. Boughton, Melbourne, Australia'. The Rev. S. Corney performed the ceremony, and Miss E. Taylor was organist. The bride was given away by her father. Her frock of ivory satin was cut on classical lines, and her veil of embroidered tulle was arranged from a halo of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of lilium auratum, cream gladioli, and begonias, relieved with touches of pink. Miss June Boyd, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore a frock of lemon georgette patterned in orange and green, and made with a cowled neckline and niched' sleeves. A lemon velvet sash defined the waist, and her lemon picture hat was trimmed with velvet ribbon and a spray of flowers. Her flowers were gladioli, roses, and golden abutilons. TJ The little flower-girls, Misses Mildred Boughton and Nola Boyd, wore frocks of green voile sprigged with pink and lemon flowers, and their baskets contained pink flowers. Mr Harry Boyd was best man. The bride was ■ presented with a horse-shoe by Miss Isabel Boughton. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at morning tea. Mrs Alex. Boyd, the bride’s grandmother, who received the guests, was assisted by Mrs Keith Walker, sister of the bride. Mrs Boyd wore a black figured frock, a black silk coat, and a black hat, and carried a posy of au-tumn-tinted flowers. Mrs Walker wore a navy hat with her navy and white frock, and she carried a posy of red dahlias. Mrs W. Boughton wore a fawn linen suit and a hat to match, and her posy was of autumn-tinted flowers.

For travelling, the bride wore a grey suit with navv accessories, and carried a light grey coat.

FAREWELL SOCIAL

GATHERING AT ST. CHAU’S A large number of parishioners gathered at St. Chad’s Hall. Linwood, to bid farewell to the Rev. W. S. Southward, and his mother, before their departure from St. Chad’s parish to take charge of the Avbnside parish. On behalf of the kindergarten Sunday school teachers, a small girl of five presented a posy to Mrs Southward. Messrs Campion and Jenkins (wardens). Petrie [secretary), and Slater (Synodsman) spoke on behalf of the parishioners: Mr Reynolds for the Bible Classes, and Mr Manhart, for Aranui. Mr Jenkins asked Mr Southward to accept a wallet of notes, and Mr Campion presented Mrs Southward with a reading lamp, with the good wishes of parishioners. Mrs Butterfield, representing the Mothers’ Union, presented a crystal salad bowl to Mrs Southward. Mr Bugg. chairman of the Linwood Avenue School Committee, spoke of the good work done by Mr Southward at the school. Later in the evening, dancing was enjoyed, and a programme of items was given. Wives of vestrymen served supper, and the gathering concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

CANTERBURY MANUEACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION

At a meeting of the .Women's Auxiliary of thi? Canterbury Manufacturers’ Association, at which Mrs C. S. McCully presided, it was decided to hold a “welcome home” social this month for Mrs W. Machin and Mrs M. Cordy, members of the auxiliary, who returned recently from visits to Britain. Arrangements were made tor the annual ' meeting to be held this month, and members were reminded that nominations for officers and committee would close on March 16. A vote of sincere appreciation was passed to Mrs Ambridge for her services as a co-opted member during the absence of Mrs Cordy; Regret was expressed that a hosiery factory had been obliged to close down after a number of years. It was decided to write to Mr Godwin expressing the auxiliary’s regret. It was also decided to write to Mr Gault, of Akaroa. congratulating him on his enterprise in starting a weaving factory in Akaroa, and wishing him success in his venture. Members expressed appreciation of the able manner in which Mrs C. S. McCully (vice-president) had carried out the work of acting-president during the absence of the president, Mrs Machin. Mrs McCully said that a period in the chair was an education, and that in future vice-presidents and executive members should occasionally take their turn at presiding at meetings. Miss L. Tabart, a life member and past president, attended the meeting, and members hoped that circumstances would allow her to take a more active part in the auxiliary’s work in future, as it was thought her long experience, interest, and wide vision would be of great value to the work.

BLENHEIM NEWS

Miss Dorothy Rose l‘The Poplars. Spring Creek), whose marriage will take place shortly, was the guest of honour at an enjovable “bathroom’ gift party given by Mrs J. D. Rose. The drawingroom was effectively decorated with bowls of pink dahlias. Competitions were won by Mrs E. Matthews and Mrs H. Cox. Those present were Mesdames H. V. Cox. W. J. Girling. E. W. Rose, J. Curnow. S. Litchfield, A. J. Mills, W. Litchfield. E. Matthews. E. March, T. S. Couch, A. R. Graham. D. March, Misses Jean Rose, Murphy (2). Alison Girling, J. Litchfield, and Eileen Mills. Mr and Mrs A. McjFarlane (Marton) are the guests of Mrs T. S. D.avies (Ngaio Downs) for the Davies-Trolove jedding.

WALTZ CHAMPIONSHIP DECIDED

At the Ritz Assembly Hall on Saturday evening, before a large attendance, the final of the New _ Zealand waltz championship was decided. Mr B. Bladder was judge, and he had difficulty in separating the Timaru and Christchurch couples, who had to take the floor three times before Mr Blackler decided in favour of Mr and: Mrs Patterson (Timaru), Mr Smith .and Miss Hallinan (Christchurch) were second; Mr Beecham and Miss Matthews (Wellington) third, and Mr and Mrs Morrish (Dunedin) fourth. Mr P. Jack presented cups and prizes, to the competitors.