WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22358, 23 March 1938, Page 2

WEDDINGS

M’KENZIE—COOK

The wedding was celebrated recently at Trinity Congregational Church, Worcester street, of lan Peter, only, son of Mrs J. H. McKenzie (Kilmore street) and the late Mr J. H. McKenzie (Inverness, Scotland), to Ngaire Evans elder daughter of Mr and Mrs E. C. Cook, Woodham road.. The Rev. D. Gardner Miller performed the ceremony. , , , The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore an Empire frock of waterlily slipper satin, the close-fitting bodice having leg o’ mutton sleeves. A Medici collar was of Venetian lace, and the skirt, cut on the cross, formed an oval train. Her embroidered veil, arranged over the face, was attached to a coronet of orange blossom buds, and her armlet was composed of white roses and carnations. Miss Renee Cook, who attended her sister, wore a frock of hew gold ponyskin taffeta, the neckline of the period bodice being outlined with old gold leaves and roses of a paler shade. Her halo head-dress of old gold leaves toned with her veil of new gold net, and she carried an armlet of marigolds and fern.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr Thomas Gordon and Mr A. Fraser was usher.

A reception was held later at the Hotel Federal. The guests were received by the bride’s mother, who was wearing a tailored navy suit, a fawn lace blouse with a skunk necklet and a navy hat. She carried scarlet carnations. Mrs McKenzie, wore a frock of navy and white marocain, a fur necklet, and a hat to tone, and her bouquet was of golden abutilons. The bride travelled in a brown suit, with a Paisley satin blouse, fur necklet and peach-bloom hat.

KELLAHAN—LYON

The wedding was celebrated recently at the Temuka Presbyterian Church, of Kathleen Marion, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Lyon (Arowhenua Homestead), to David Jones, only son of Mr and Mrs D. Kellahan (Timaru). The Rev, W. F. Nichol officiated, and Miss P, Airay was organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore an ivory satin frock, an overdress of white needle-run lace being trimmed with frills, which formed a train. Her veil of tulle was attached to a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of pale pink roses and lilies. Miss Dorothy Lyon, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore af frock of white frilled net mounted on satin and pink flowers trimmed her Egyptian head-dress. Her bouquet was composed of deep pink roses and carnations.

KIDD—EWART

Mr W, Scott (Christchurch) was best man.

A reception was held at the Parish Hall, where the guests were received by Mr and Mrs Lyon. The latter wore an ensemble of cobalt blue romaine. and a model hat to tone, and carried a Victorian posy pf flowers in fuchsia and cyclamen shades. The bridegroom’s mother wore a frock of wine georgette, inset with lace, and a hat to tone. Her flowers were deep gold roses.

The marriage of Helen -Roberta Richardson, only daughter of Mr and Mrs David, Ewart, “The Willows,” Sherwood Downs, to William James, second son of Mr and Mrs. Thomas Kidd, Oamaru, was celebrated recently by the Rev. J. S. Strang (Fairlie) at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr Ewart escorted his daughter, who wore a navy blue worsted frock and a hat to match.* She carried a bopquet of lilies and sweet peas. The bridesmaid. Miss E. E. Caswell wore a blue woven suit and a hat to tone, and carried lilies and sweet peas. Mr T. W. Ewart, brother of the bride, was best man.

The bride travelled in a three-quarter length coat of brown sealskin fur over a rust-coloured suit embroidered in autumn shades, and a beret toque to match.

PERCY—EMPSON

Last evening the marriage was celebrated at the Richmond Methodist Church of Noeline Joyce, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. V. Empson, Stanmore road, Richmond, to Charles Allen, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Percy, Woolston. The Rev. J. C. Draper performed the ceremony, and Miss E. Straw was the organist.

The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a trained frock of ivory satin made with a high neckline and small revers, and trimmed with small buttons from the. neck to the kneeline in front. A coronet of pleated tulle and orange blossom held to the head her veil of sheer tulle, and she carried a cascade bouquet of lilies.

Frocks of white and red floral taffeta made with high-fitting necklines, stitched collars and short puffed sleeves, were worn by the bridesmaids, Misses Mavis Sutherland, Marie Stanton, and Nan Percy. Red buttons fastened the flocks from the throats to the hemlines, and wide sashes to match were \. r orn at the waistlines. Their Mary Stuart hats of crinoline braid were trimmed with a taffeta rose, and they carried sheaves of red gladioli and begonias. Mr Ronald McDougall was best man, and Messrs M. Stanton and James McDougall were groomsmen. After the ceremony the guests were received at the Mayfair lounge by the bride’s mother, assisted by Mrs Percy. Mrs Empson was wearing a navy georgette frock and coat and a navy peachbloom hat. She carried scarlet roses and begonias. Mrs Percy wore a black felt hat with her black lace frock and coatee, and her flowers were red roses and begonias. When Mr and Mrs C. A. Percy left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a black tailored suit, a white taffeta hlouse, and a black fur felt hat trimmed with a white quill. Mr and Mrs Percy will make their home in Christchurch.

WOMEN’S EXHIBIT

A CARPET OF FLOWERS

BALLARAT’S CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

- Ballarat (Victoria), famous in the early days of Australian history for its gold diggings and Eureka Stockade, and now known as the “city of flowers,” celebrated its centenary this month. One of the most interesting floral displays which attracted the interest of thousands who visited the city for the celebrations was .the floral carpet designed by Misses Gild Gude and Betty Brown, of the Technical Arts School. This magnificent carpet, which was of Persian design, was tin. result of frenzied, but neverthelet. efficient, working throughout one nighi by 70 volunteers, mostly women. The last minute weaving of the floral textile was necessary so that the flowers should remain full and fresh for the public inspection. The carpet was 40 feet by 35 feet. It was composed of dahlias, marigolds, zinnias, and ageratum, mainly contributed by exhibitors from the Ballarat Horticultural Society’s centenary flower show, which terminated the previous night. All the blooms were delicately woven into a wonderfully intricate pattern of bright and delicate shades and colourings. Beginning at 10 p.m., the team of helpers worked in shifts right through the night, and the carpet was completed at 11.30 the next morning, and was composed of half a million blooms. Another interesting display was a life-size model, composed , entirely of flowers, of one of the original Cobb and Company’s coaches, complete with horses and passengers. An original note was struck by a Ballarat butcher, who, disdaining flowers, made a centenary birthday cake entirely of dripping.

KARITANE EXTENSION FUND

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Donations are coming to hand steadily towards the Karitane Hospital Extension Fund. Subscriptions have

BALL AT BARFIELD

The annual St. Patrick’s ball held in the Darfield Memorial Hall proved one of the most successful held in the district for some time. __ , _ An energetic committee, with Mr J. S. McLaughlin as secretary, was responsible for the excellent arrangements, _ and music was supplied bysStamler's orchestra, extras being played by Mrs F. Johnston, Mr E. Boland (Christchurch), and Mr I*. Johns (Christchurch). Novelty dances were won hy Miss K. Sullivan and Mr J. Reardon (Christchurch), Miss M. Smart and Miss Hall (Christchurch). Humorous items were given by Mr A. Keane (Christchurch). Messrs J. Stewart and J. Duncan acted as masters of ceremonies.

The guests’, of honour were the Rev. Father McMonagle and the Rev. Father Browne (Akaroa). . Others presept included Mesdames J. T. Benny, H Jaine, R, * Aiding, Johnston, B. Glanville, M. B. Youngman, J. MeGoverin, T. Jenkins, J. Reardon, W. Pole, T. Warren (Christchurch), C. McKay, G. Green. McGough, F, Johnston, J. C. Dobbs. James, D. Fairbalrn, L. Fox, W. Stack. J, R. Youngman, P. F. Clinton. G. H. Grantham. S. Moore, C. Hobbs, D. penny, B. Reardon, H. Coombs. R. Borthwlcjc, I. Scott, R. J. Brown, Misses Alma Whyte. D. Lynskey, Eileen Daly, Margaret Clinton, Sheila McLaughlin, S. Burney, Eileen Duncan, Alice Thomas, Ethel Bull, Joyce McKenzie, Thelma Cooper, Marion Pole, Lex Rolston, • Rita Coutts, Nancy Coffey, Lilian Penny, Gwen Burke, A. McCallum, Gwen Ryan, Mary Hagan. Iris Campbell, Helen Ferguson, Betty Clinton, M. Wilson, Brenda Smart, Mabel Brown, Jeannette Calder, Noelene Bruere, M. Bower, Maud Owen, Mary Johnston, Nancy Lawry, Dixie Dunn, Kathleen McLaughlin, Pat. Pagan. Ruby Thompson, M. Laffey, Phyllis Brown, Sarah Abernethy, Molly _ Grimes. Venetia Register, Bertha Johnston, E. Doody, P. Scully, M. McKendry. Isabel Calder. Helen Smith. Kathleen Ryan, Daisy Rae, Noelene Foster. Dulcle Thwaites, Tessie Doody, Pat. Hart, Anne Stewart, Mary Duncan, Monica McCaughan, Alice Clinton. Monica Duncan. Betty Hart, M. Cogan, Nancy O’Connor, Nancy Ross. Doris Painter, Esme Cooper. l Imelda McLaughlin, Rita Gallagher, Patricia Vaughan, Bridget ©’Connor, Joyce Smith, Nola Thompson. Mary Wilson, Rose Pavelka, Kathleen Duncan, Alice Williams. I. Archer. Mary Duncan. Irene Stewart, Mollle O’Loughlin, Mona Smlston, Thora Shilston, Eileen Fox, Betty Burleigh, June Reardon, Margaret Clinton, Mary Hughes, Madeline Youngman, Margaret Anderson, Joan Clinton. Olga Grlgg, Kathleen Penny. Gaynor Thompson, P. Fahey, G. McCormack, Joyce Scott, Monica Brice, Alma Doody. Iris Hams, Betty Watson, Myra Hadfield, C. Bateman, Been Smith. E. Smart, Vera Smart, Doris Archer, Mary Anderson. Mona Brown, and Monica Smith.

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