WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22388, 29 April 1938, Page 2

WEDDINGS

GIBSON—RICHARDSON

t,ast evening, at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, the Rev. A. £. Watson officiated at the marriage of Florence, third daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Richardson, Fairfield avenue, to Edwin Charles, youngest son of Mr and Mrs S. Gibson, Riccarton. Mr Arthur Lilly played the wedding music. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Thomas Richardson, and attended by her sister. Miss Ruby Richardson, Miss Adelaide Wise, niece of the bridegroom, and Miss Daphne Mulligan, the bride’s niece. Mr R. Gibson was best man, and Messrs Raymond, Leslie, and Douglas Bodger attended as groomsmen. The bride’s frock of magnolia satin had a draped neckline, finished with a bow at the back. Hand-made roses of satin weighted the rounded train formed by a shirred panel in the back of the skirt, and a halo of pleated tulle and orange blossom held in position her veil of embroidered magnolia tulle, which was arranged over the face. She carried a trailing bouquet of cream chrysanthemums, begonias, and maidenhair fern. Bouquets of shaded pink flowers and maidenhair fern were carried by the bridesmaids. Misses Richardson and Wise wore frocks of Marlborough blue delustred satin, trimmed with shirring at the shoulders, and finished at the neckline with pink and silver flowers. Blue sashes at the waistlines were lined with pink, and pink tulle and velvet flowers formed their halo headdresses. The colour scheme was repeated in their bouquets. Miss Mulligan’s frock of Marlborough blue satin was trimmed at the halter neckline with pink and blue flowers, and a sash of pink and blue velvet ribbon encircled the waist. Her head-dress and bouquet combined the two tonings. The bride received a lucky horseshoe from her niece, Miss Grace Lilburne. The guests were received at the Mayfair Lounge by the bride’s mother, who was wearing a navy tree-bark marocain ensemble patterned in sprigged design, a black fox fur, and a navy hat trimmed with a gold buckle. Her flowers were red begonias and abutilons. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black satin frock, a black fur-trimmed coat and hat to match, and carried dahlias and abutilons in autumn tonings. For travelling, the bride wore a smart frock of georgette satin, a sable brown fur coat, and a brown fur felt hat. Mr and Mrs E. C. Gibson will make their home at Irwell.

THACKWELL—CHAMBERLAIN A recent wedding at the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, was that of Doreen Phyllis, only daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J. Chamberlain (Salisbury street), to Joseph Douglas, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Thackwell (St. Albans). The Rev. L. M North performed the ceremony, and the church had been effectively decorated for the occasion with autumn flowers, and a large horse-shoe. . Mr J. Chamberlain escorted his sister, whose bridesmaid was Miss'Marjorie’ Boot. The flower-girl was Miss Mary Fowler, and Mr George Rodmell was best man. , . , Silver thread embroidery showed on the bride’s veil of cream tulle which billowed over her frook of ivory embossed satin . The frock was made with lace sleeves and a neckyoke of lace, and the skirt formed a long oval train. A coronet of orange blossom held the veil in position, and her bouquet was composed of cream freesias and chrysanthemums. The salmon pink frock of satin worn by the bridesmaid was made on lines similar to the bride’s frock, and her picture hat of pink tulle was trimmed with flowers of a deeper shade.. She carried pink carnations and dahlias. The flower-girl wore a pink georgette frock mounted on satin, the skirt being trimmed with frillings. A pink ®atin sash defined the waist, and a coronet of pink pearls was her headdress. The silver basket which she carried contained deep pink carnations and sweet peas. At the Mayfair Lounge, where the reception was held, the tables were bright with cream and pink carnations. Miss E. Brown, cousin of the bride, wore a royal blue silk frock ana a navy blue hat trimmed with autumntinted flowers. Her bouquet was composed of golden dahlias. A floral frock of georgette and a black straw hat were worn, by the bridegroom’s mother, and she also carried a bouquet of golden dahlias. ~ The bride travelled in a navy blue suit, a cream satin blouse, and a navy velour hat.

TAYLOR—CLEMENTS The marriage of Marjorie Doris, second daughter of Mr ancTMrs S. E. Clements (St, Albans), to William, only son of Mr and Mrs Wm. Taylor (Cambridge terrace), was celebrated recently at St. Mary's Church, Manchester street, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Dr. V. Geaney, S.M. Miss Joan Blake was organist. The bride was escorted to the church by her father. She wore a frock of deep magnolia satin cut on Elizabethan lines, the long skirt flaring frem the kneeline to form a pointed train. Her handembroidered veil, worn with a tiny Juliet cap, flared over the train of her frock, and she carried a bouquet of white roses and orange blossom.. There were three bridesmaids— Misses Mary McKelvie, Ina Sewell, and Agnes Taylor, sister of the .bridegroom. They were dressed alike in lilac taffeta frocks with trimmings of, green and cyclamen accordion pleating at the necklines and on the front or the bodices. They wore also little silver caps and lilac veils, and carried flowers tC> The bridegroom was attended by Mr Eric Young as best man, and Messrs Ronald Clements and Frederick Storey as groomsmen. Mr Alan Handisides was usher. ... A reception was held at the Winter Garden and the guests were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a navy blue ensemble with hat and accessories to tone. Her bouquet was of roses. A navy blue ensemble relieved with white was worn by the bridegroom’s mother, and her flowers were apricot chrysanthemums and abutilons. The bride travelled in a green flecked suit and a hat to tone. Mr and Mrs W. Taylor will make their home in Christchurch.

“ANTHONY AND ANNA”

REPERTORY SOCIETY’S PLAY

"Anthony and Anna,” a clever comedy by St. John Ervine, which is still running in London after commencing four years ago. Will shortly be staged by the Christchurch Repertory Society. It sparkles with witty dialogue and is a play which will have a very wide appeal. A strong cast has been selected and readers will be interested to see the first production by the society’s new producer, Miss Nancy Nicholson*

BLENHEIM NEWS

Large bowls of dahlias, zinnias, and autumn leaves decorated the lounge and difaing-room at "The DelW” whert Mrs T. Watts entertained some of her friends at an enjoyable party.

Those present were Mr and Mrs. W» Pavjtt (Auckland), Mr and Mrs L. C. Chaytor, Mrs CL G. Teschemaken Mrs 3. H. Wad worth, Mrs Vesey Robinson, Mrs A. H. Goyder, Mrs M. Sinclair, Mrs G. MitChelh Mrs H. Y. Monro, Miss Wplfersttth, Miss Rutherford, and Mr T, Watts. Mrs Alistair Williams, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs C. C.

Teschemaker ("Avondale"). has returned r to Masterton. Mrs J. Stevenson has returned from a holiday spent at Greymouth and Christchurch. Miss L. Harley, who has been staying with Mrs B. S. Clouston, has returned to Nelson. Miss B. Stace has returned from ■ visit to Wellington.

COMING-OF-AGE PARTIES

On the coming-of-age of their only daughter, Betty, Mr and Mrs W. H. Knowles gave an evening party in the Coronation Hall, Oxford, where dancing, singing, and competitions were enjoyed. The party afterwards adjourned to Mr and Mrs Knowles' home for supper. Those present were Mesdames W. H. Knowles, R. J. Gilchrist, K. McGrath. R. McGrath, R. Garlick, N. Stevenson', B. McCormack, Misses Betty Knowles, L. Knowles,. L. Sharmam Daphne Wright, Vera Hill. Marie Whyte, B. Boyd, D. Boyd, D, Bennett? Violet Scott, Nancy Bowman, Jean Youngman, - Gwen Gilchrist, Betty Bowman, Nancy Mann, Rowena Youngman Mary Baxter, Joan Vincent, Vera Skurr, Marjorie Welsford, Ngaire Gilchrist, Messrs W. H. Knowles. R. J, Gilchrist, R. McGrath. R. McGrath, A. E. Cooper, E. Knowles, C. Moore, R. Langford, N. Stevenson, E.' Moore, B, Scott, T. Judson, S. Skurr, A. Beere, C. Pockson, E. Lassen, K, Debenhara, N. Skurr, J. Scott, and R. Bluett,

'To celebrate the coming-of-age of their younger daughter, Ailsa, Mr and Mrs J. Jameson.entertained guests at the Mayfair Lounge. Items were given by Misses Lavona and Alma Gimblett. and Miss June and Mr Douglas Shepherd. „ Novelty dances were won by Mr and Mrs H. Palmer, and Mr and Mrs H. Penthes. Music, was, supplied by the lanthe Dance Band. Mr T. Ross was master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mesdames Aitcheson, Bates,. Ramsay, and Frickleton. Mr and Mrs J. Jameson, Mr and Mrs W. Harvey, Mr and Mrs Harding, Mr and Mrs L. .Marker, Mr and Mrs A. Caulfield. Mr, and Mrs P. Saunders. Mr and Mrs Blood. Mr and Mrs A. Taylor, Mr and Mrs H. Palmer, Mr and Mrs S. Campbell, Mr and Mrs Kilty, Mr and Mrs J.’ Moore, Mr and Mrs Gimblett, Mr and Mrs E. Miller, Mr and Mrs ’L, Miller, Mr and Mrs A. Miller, Mr and' Mrs Macfarlane, Mr and Mrs S. Schumacher. Mr and Mrs H. Penthes,. Mr and Mrs T. Cook, Mr and Mrs. Reg. Neal. Mr and Mrs P. Porteous, Mr and Mrs L. McKendry, Mr and Mrs W. Williams. Mr and Mrs O. Lavender. Mr and Mrs S. Pauling. Mr and . Mrs V. Hogg, Misses Ailsa Jameson,. Jean Jameson. Avis McEwen, Nell Gunn, Thelma Kelly. Aileen Archer. J. Harvey. Lavona Gimblett. A}ma Gimblett. Phyllis Earl, Elsie Scott, May Heath. Jean Duthie. Doris Hellem, M. Wright. Grace Sugden, Jean McPherson. Isa McPherson. June Claytop, Ruby Carpenter. Rona Belmer, Lprna Aitcheson. Violet Hocking. Joyce Tucker. Thora Shilstone. Messrs T, Ross. D. Smith. P. Calder. F. Frickleton. R. Toss. W. Harypv. C. Harvey. C. Cox. K. Sudden. W, East. L. Moir, E. Pickering, R. Bates. A. Caulfield. L, Young, R. Miller Cyril Smith. Frank Smith, R. McPherson. M. George, T. Nolan, N. and D. Johnson.

POST-WEDDING PARTY

An enjoyable time was spent in the Stanley Street Hall, when Mr and Mrs V. O’Connor entertained a number of friends to celebrate the marriage of their daughter. Marie Doreen, to. Mr W. V. Long. The time was spent in dancing and items. The Misses Gray and Miss Taylor gave tap dances, Miss Nola O’Connor played a .pianoforte solo during the evening. Music was supplied by Miss Elvie Clark (Greenpark), and.Mr R. McEwin was master of ceremonies. _