WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22388, 29 April 1938, Page 3

WEDDINGS

SEARLE—CLEGG

The wedding was celebrated recently at St. Luke’s Church, Manchester street, of Ivy May, second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs N. Clegg (Hornby), to Charles Longton, elder son of Mr and Mrs G. Searle, Southbridge. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. I. L. Richards. The bride was given away by her brother. Her frock of ivory satin was cut on Grecian lines, the bias skirt falling in soft folds at the back to form a train. The draped neckline was finished with a spray of orange blossom and the full leg-or’-mutton sleeves tapered to points over the wrists. A plaited halo held in place her embroidered tulle veil, and she carried a sheaf of begonias and freesias. She was attended by Misses Joyce and Norma Clegg, who wore frocks of cornflower blue sheer ninon over taffeta. The full circular skirts were edged with rings of ruched taffeta and cyclamen flowers trimmed the necklines. Floral sprays of cyclamen tonings were arranged in their hair and they carried sheaves of flowers to match. Mr P. McMillan was best man and Mr J. Clegg attended as groomsman. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe by Miss Colleen Twiss. The guests were received at the Mayfair Lounge by the bride’s sister, who was wearing a green ensemble and a velvet toque to match. Her shoulder spray was of lemon abutilons. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy tailored suit and navy hat. Her floral spray was in autumn tonings. When the bride and bridegroom left later for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a navy pin-striped suit, with a navy hat and fox fur.

BLAIR—CHATTERTON

The wedding took place recently at the Masham Methodist Church of Gilbert Hunter, second son of Mr and Mrs W. Blair fLower Hutt), to Irene Louisa only daughter of Mr and Mrs E. W. Chatterton, Upper Riccarton. The bride had been organist at the church for 18 years. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. Hanris and Mrs Sheat (Dunsandel) was organist. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a trained frock of cream satin cut on classical lines, and her long veil of silk net, edged with Chantilly lace, was held in place by a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a cascade bouquet of cream begonias and carnations. The bridesmaids. Miss Kathleen Keeley (Ashburton) and Miss Nancy Patchett (Governor's Bay), cousins of the bride, wore frocks of begonia pink taffeta made in Early Victorian style. They wore also gold Juliet caps and carried cascade bouquets of begonias and carnations to match their frocks. The best man was Mr R. Chatterton Blair, brother of the bridegroom, and the groomsman was Mr A. Hobbs (Wellington). The reception was held at the Mayfair Lounge. Mrs Chatterton received her guests wearing a black pin-striped suit, a fur necklet, and a black peachbloom hat. Her shoulder spray was composed of fuchsias. The bride travelled in a London tan jumper suit and a brown felt hat finished with an eye veil. She carried a handsome fur necklet. Mr and Mrs G. H. Blair will make their home in Wellington.

PALMER—BARRETT

The marriage of Vida Mary, only daughter of the late Mr H. D. Barrett, and of Mrs A. Barrett, Beckenham, and George Hartnell, youngest son of the late Mr R. D. Palmer, and of . Mrs M. Palmer, Somerfield, was celebrated recently at St, Augustine’s Church, Cashmere Hills, by Canon A. H. Norris, Mr J. W. Baker was the organist. Mr G. M. Hall escorted his niece to the church, which had been decorated with blue hydrangeas and pink flowers. The bride wore a frock of white silk patterned lace over satin taffeta, the panelled skirt being made in redingote style, and flaring to form an oval train. A halo of lace with orange blossom trimmings held her tulle veil in position. Touches of pink relieved her bouquet of cream flowers. The bridesmaid. Miss Gwynfa Williams, cousin of the bride, wore a frock of blue spotted net over taffeta, and her head-dress and bouquet to tone were of pink flowers. Mr Eric Lawrence was best man. When receiving her guests at the Frascati, the bride’s mother was wearing a navy tailored suit, an ivory satin blouse, and a navy velour hat. She carried scarlet flowers. A brown tailored suit and a brown felt hat were worn by the bridegroom’s mother, and her flowers were in autumn colourings. The bride travelled in a clover-col-oured two-piece suit, a fur stole, and a halo felt hat to tone. Mr and Mrs G. H. Palmer will make their home at Pukekohe, Auckland,

FAGAN—DOODY

A wedding of interest to many friends in Canterbury was celebrated recetly at St.. Mary’s Church, Manchester street. The bridegroom was William Reid Overend, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. W. Fagan (Alford Forest, Ashburton), and the bride, Mary Ita (Mamie), second daughter of Mr and Mrs M. L. Doody (St. Albans street, Christchurch). The ceremony was tierformed by the Rev. Father J. Hendren. S.M., who also celebrated Nuptial Mass. Miss Blake was organist, and sacred solos were sung by Mrs K. Barraball. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock fit cream rosepatterned angel-skin lace, over deep cream satin. The frock was cut on clasical lines, and formed an oval train trimmed with tiny satin bows. Chantilly lace edged her long tulle veil, the coronet holding it to the head being composed of orange blossom and pearls. She carried a trailing bouquet of cream roses and lilies. The two bridesmaids, Misses Kathleen and Winifred Doody, sisters of the bride, wore frocks of lavender tulle over satin of a deeper shade. The fitting bodices were attached to full skirts which formed oval trains. Appliqued motifs formed dn effective contrast on the frocks which had collars, cuffs, and sashes of satin. Their "Wallis” bonnets of ruched satin were tied under the chin, and they carried baskets of flowers in pink and lavender tonings. Master Trevor Rogers, nephew of the bride, acted as page and presented a silver horseshoe to the bride. Mr Arnold Fagan (Ashburton) attended ’his brother as best man, and Mr Keith Fagan (Dunedin) was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at “Melvilla,” St. Albans, the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs Doody was wearing a frock of brown blistered romaine with a shoulder spray of fuchsias and lemon abutilons. Mrs Fagan wore a navy frock with navy and white check trimmings and a spray of flowers in autumn tonings. For travelling, the bride wore a nig-ger-brown tailored suit, a buttercup satin blouse, relieved with brown, and a Glengarry toque of ruched velvet to match. She carried a brown musquash fur coat.

Mr and Mrs Reid Fagan will make their home at’Cheviot.

DUFF—WYLIE The marriage was celebrated recently at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Southbridge, of Emily Violet May, younger daughter of the late Mr W. J. Wylie and of Mrs Wylie (Southbridge). to Albert Robert, elder son of Mr and Mrs R. Duff (Leeston). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. R. Adair, and Miss Freda Greenwood, cousin of the bride, was organist. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Douglas Wylie. Her trained frock of ivory satin was finished with a rouleau collar and leg o’ mutton sleeves formed points over the hands. Her veil of embroidered tulle was held in place by a trail of orange blossom buds, and she carried a trailing bouquet of cactus dahlias, carnations, and freesias. Miss Flora Buchanan (Waimate), cousin of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of peach treebark cloque made with full skirt and short puff sleeves, a brown velvet belt at the waist being finished with a flat bow at the back. Her halo headdress was of velvet flowers to match the frock, and she carried a bouquet of dahlias and carnations.

A" long frock of powder blue cloque was worn by the flower girl, Miss Eileen Howson, cousin of the bridegroom. The frock was made with short puff sleeves, Peter Pan collar, and frills trimmed the hemline. Blue velvet ribbon defined the waist, and her halo was of pink and blue velvet flowers and leaves. She carried a posy of pink and lemon carnations. Mr Cyril Duff attended his brother as best man.

On leaving the church the bride was presented with horseshoes by her small nephew, Graeme Parkin, and her cousin. Bevin Jones.

At the reception held in the Town Hall, the guests were received by the bride’s mother, who was wearing a brown fur-trimmed coat over a brown floral frock, and a brown velour hat. Her bouquet was of abutilons and chrysanthemums in autumn tonings. The bridegroom’s mother wore a brown velour hat with her brown tailored suit, and she carried a bouquet of gerberas and chrysanthemums. For travelling, the bride wore a nigger brown frock with a' velour hat and coat to tone.

FUNERAL

MRS ALFRED RHODES

The funeral of the late Mrs Mary Viles Rhodes took place at the Church of England Cemetery, Akaroa, and was attended by a large and representative gathering. The vicar. Archdeacon A. J. Petrie, officiated. The chief mourners were Messrs Arthur R. Rhodes (son). P. G. Riches (son-in-law). J. V. Chapman, H. T. Chapman (brothers). Little River; W. M, Chapman (brother), Christchurch; H. A. Rhodes and A. I. Rhodes (nephews). The pall-bearers were Messrs G. E. Whelch, A. G. Shuttleworth. E. M. May, J. G. le Lievre, F- C. Newton, and W. A. Newton. Many beautiful wreaths were sent by sympathisers. ,

INSTITUTE’S SOCIAL AT PREBBLETON

Members of the Prebbleton Women’s Institute held a social gathering in the Public Hall, when the visitors enjoyed dancing to music supplied by Les. Kinsman’s Band. Miss Stella Dow played for extras, and Mr H. Prebble was master of ceremonies.

Novelty dances were won by Miss Thomas and Mr J. Anderson and Miss Vonnie Smith and partner. At the card tables successful players were Mrs A, Tomson and Mr H. Hayes, with Mrs H. Hayes and Mr R. Cherry taking second place. The guests included Mesdames G. Millar, J. Anderson, G. Simpson, T. Coleman, H. Wlddowson, H. Prebble, W. Kolkman, G, Tod, J. O’Neill, J. Giles, W. Hands, C. Hands, F. Page, G. Rutherford, W. Downey, W. Murphy, L. Gallagher, A. Gallagher. H. Hoff. H. Hayes, A. Tomson, J, Hartnell, L. McNeill, W. A. Downey, Misses Rhona Tod, Millicent Tod, Mavis Smith, Vonnie Smith, Vera Free, Doreen Grainger, Carmel Smith, Stella Dow, Hazel Streeter, Olive Streeter, Louie Baker, Renee Gallagher, Leah Drayton, Jeanne Morel, Florence Warren. Nancy Gallagher, Nancy James. Betty Thomas, Jean Thomas, Joyce Kolkman, Kathleen Tod, Aileen Gallagher, Ngaire Tomson, Peggy O’Neill, Boloski, Jean Tomson, and Bessie Hands.

CROQUET CLUB’S DANCE

There was a large attendance at a “500” party and dance arranged by members of the Little River Croquet Club in aid of the club. In the card room the prize-winners were Mr and Mrs M. Keenan, Mr J. Thompson, and Mr Narbey Pidgeon, Music for the dance was supplied by Miss Myrtle Webster, and Mr L. Humphries was master of ceremonies. Among those present were Mesdames G, Pocock, C.- Dutton, A. Radford, S.» Lo Compte, S. Barclay, E. Ussher, L. Lewthwaite, M. Keenan, J. Mould, W. Lewthwaite, N, Wright, L, Breitmeyer, J. Chapman, E. Patten, D. Thompson (Christchurch), Hill (Gore), J. Patterson, J. Cameron, W. Ruru, J, Rae, T. Stevens, Misses Edna Dutton, Myrtle Webster, Eileen Rae , Ida Archer, Nancy Barclay, Melva* Webster, Olive Breitmeyer, 1. Savage, Mavis Chapman, Marjory Ferguson. Josie Keenan, Jean Barclay, Betty Ussher, Evelyn Keenan.