WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22390, 2 May 1938, Page 2

WEDDINGS

MALING—ORMOND

A wedding that aroused much kindly interest in the North and South Islands was celebrated on Saturday afternoon at St. Mary’s Church, Waipukurau, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. A. M. Niblock (Porangahau). The bride was Audrey, fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs J. D. Ormond, Wallingford, and a member of one of the oldest families in Hawke’s Bay, and the bridegroom the son of well-known Canterbury residents, was Thomas Christopher, eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Maling, Christchurch. The bride was escorted by her father and attended by five bridesmaids— Misses Jacqueline Ormond, Decima Ormond, Prudence Wilder, Patricia Williams. and Joan Maling. The bride’s small nieces. Misses Frances Hope, Darea Sherratt, and Jennifer Ormond attended as flower-girls. Mr H. E. Solomon (Christchurch) was best man, and the ushers were Messrs P. H. Williams (Christchurch), John Ormond (Wallingford), David Ritchie (Hawke’s Bay), and Warner Westenra (Dunsandel). Mr Bryce played the wedding music. The bride wore a lovely frock of pearl-white suede satin made on simple lines, the high neck being softly cowled and shirring at each side of the central panel of the skirt gave a slightly draped Grecian effect. The corsage at the back was finished from the neck to the waist with tiny buttons, and a wide belt of satin was heavily embroidered with pearls. Her beautiful old family veil of Brussels lace was arranged from a coronet of pearls, and she carried a sheaf bouquet of white begonias.

The bridesmaids and flower girls wore simple frocks of ciel blue chiffon velvet piped at the neck and hemline. Their small veils of blue tulle were held in place with silver leaves, and their trailing bouquets of pink gerberas provided a colour contrast. After the ceremony, about 600 guests motored to Wallingford where they were received by Mr and Mrs Ormond, who were assisted by Mr and Mrs James Maling. Mrs Ormond wore a halo felt hat with her model frock of bois-de-rose satin-backed crepe, and carried cream dahlias. Mrs Maling wore a frock of navy satin-backed romaine. the sleeves of a matching threequarterlength coat being finished wiht fur. A small veil trimming her navy felt hat was pin-spotted in white and her corsage spray was composed of white and scarlet flowers. Tlie bride travelled in a frock of pervenche blue angora, a hip-length leather coat, and a felt hat to match her frock.

MOFFAT—PRICE

Many friends gathered at St. Luke’s Church, Manchester street, on Saturday afternoon, far the marriage of Doris Janet, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. Price, Montreal street north, to Johnstone, younger son of Mr and Mrs J. M. Moffat, Rutland street, St. Albans The Rev. I. L. Richards performed the ceremony, and Mr Stewart played the wedding music. Palms and pastel-shaded flowers arranged In the church by the bride’s friends, made an effective background for the frocks worn by the bride and her' attendant. ?

Mr Price escorted his daughter, who was attended by her sister, Miss Nancy Price. Mr W. Moffat attended his brother as best man, and the ushers were Messrs A. W. Price, C. M. Harris, and D. G. Grant. The bride’s frock of silver brocade was made on Empire lines, the softly folded bodice being edged with pleated tulle at the neck and finished with a corsage spray of orange blossom. A narrow panel inset in the back of the skirt flared out to form a long train, and a second train was formed by the Chantilly lace veil, which was mounted on tulle and attached to a halo head-dress of orange blossom. She carried white begonias and freesias.

The bridesmaid’s frock of turquoise blue velvet had a heart-shaped neckline, and the bodice was draped to the back and formed a long sash caught with a velvet buckle. The full folds of the skirt widened into a fanshaped train, and gladioli and roses in the sheaf which she carried matched the pink flowers in her halo head-dress. The guests were entertained at the Hotel Federal. They were received by Mrs Price, who was wearing a navy blue ensemble of fine wool boucle, the coat being trimmed with mole fur. Her shoulder spray, was composed of red hot-house flowers, and her navy Breton hat was finished with a bow in front. Sealskin trimmed the threequarter length coat worn by the bridegroom’s mother, with her Lido olue ensemble, and a feather mount gave a finishing touch to her blue hat. Her shoulder spray was of flowers to tone. When Mr and Mrs J. Moffat left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a smoke blue tailored suit, with a jumper to tone relieved with touches of cherry red, a silver fox fur, and a navy peachbloom hat.

WELLS—THOMPSON

Chrysanthemums and other autumntinted flowers decorated St. Peters Anglican Church, Upper Riccarton, for the wedding celebrated on Saturday afternoon of Ronald Foster, only son of Mr and Mrs W. Wells (Riccarton), to Isabel Helen, daughter of the late Mr Kingstone Thompson, and of Mrs Newman (Riccarton), The Rev. H. T. York performed the ceremony, and the wedding music was played by Mr Williams. . . .. ' The bride’s frock of ivory satin and lace was gathered In front to a Vshaped yoke trimmed with pearls. Lace was inset in the panel of satin which formed a train at the back, and a spray of orange blossom gave a finishing touch to the corsage. Satin pleating edged the lace cap which held In position her waist-length veil of cut tulle which was arranged over the face when she entered the church, and her armlet was composed of chrysanthemums and hothouse flowers. The frocks of floral suede georgette worn by the bridesmaids. Misses Betty Simpson and Eileen Wells, were patterned in shades of blue and tangerine respectively, and the underfrocks were banded with powder blue and tangerine velvet at the heart-shaped necklines. "Gathered tulle fell from their haloes of real flowers, and they carried muffs of niched tulle to match. The bride was escorted by her uncle, and Messrs James Matheson and Harold Cedeman attended the bridegroom. Messrs Colin Kyle and Lawrence Nial were ushers. Mrs Newman received her guests at the Mayfair Lounge. She was wearing a navy tailored suit and a velour hat to match, and carried a bouquet of red roses. The bridegroom’s mother wore a tailored suit and a hat to tone, and her flowers were in tangerine tonings. The bride travelled In a Norfolk suit of chacked Angora wool, with a navy hat and navy accessories. Mr and Mrs R. F. Wells will make their home in Christchurch.

STACEY—CROSBIB

Gold and autumn-shaded flowers and leaves were effectively arranged in St. Paul’s Church, Cashel street, on Saturday fox the wedding of Margaret Olive, third daughter of Mr and Mrs George Crosbie (Hereford street), to Arthur William, elder son of Mr and Mrs A, F. Stacey, Avonside drive. The Rev, A. C. Watson performed the ceremony, and Mr Arthur Lilly was organist.

The bride was escorted by her father. Her empire froc£ of parchment lace, worn over pearl tinted satin, had a high-Medici collar. Bands of satin, which were finished with hand-made tassels at the oval neckline, continued to the waistline at the back, and were caught with large oval rouleaux and tassels. The bias-cut skirt was panelled to form an oval train, weighted with bands of satin. The tulle veil, which was worn over her face as she entered the church, was held in position with gold leaves and a lace cap, and she carried an armlet of chrysanthemums, iris, and gladioli . , Her four bridesmaids were the Misses Mary and Janet Crosbie, sisters of the bride, and Thelma and Sylvia Stacey, sisters of the bridegroom. Their frocks of burnt amber lace over taffeta had taffeta basques, and panels of taffeta inset In the bodices and skirts. The clusters of flowers arranged in their hair matched their bouquets, which were shaded from lemon to gold. Mr Royce Casbolt attended the bridegroom as best man, and- Messrs G. Dew, W. Bunting, and J. Harrison were groomsmen. During the signing of the register, Mrs L. Bamford sang a solo. At the reception held at the Mayfair lounge, the guests were received by the bride’s mother, who was wearing a frock of navy Persian sheer in redingote style, with a hand-faggotted vestee of gold satin. Her bouquet was of golden flowers. The bridegroom’s mother wore a smart grey suit and hat, and her bouquet was of flowers in fuchsia tonings. The bride travelled in a frock of red earth silk crepe, a handsome fur coat, and a hat to tone. Mr and Mrs A. W. Stacey will, make their home in Christchurch.

WILSON—M’MENAMIN

The marriage of Lola Mary, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. H. McMenamin. Christchurch, to Donald Jamieson, third son of Mr and Mrs G. T. Wilson. Greymouth, was celebrated on Saturday morning at the Catholic Cathedral, Barbadoes street, by the Rev. Father G. O’Meeghan. The bride wore a smart steel blue suit showing a darker blue stripe, a blouse of shell pink ripple georgette finished with fine pleating at the neckline, and a grey toque. She'pinned a spray of pink carnations and begonias on her silver fox fur. Mr McMenamin escorted his daughter. Miss Ngaire McMenamin, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore a saxe blue tunic frock trimmed with checked buttons and matching sash. Her navy blue velour hat had an up-turned-brim, and she carried a bouquet of bright pink roses and carnations. Mr George Wilson was best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a reception held in Beath’s grey room.

HOUSEWARMING PARTY

At Mr C. ,S. Donald’s home, a pleasant surprise party was given in honour of Mr and Mrs C. S. Donald, and as a housewarming of a new wing to their home at Belfast

Those present were Mr and Mrs W. Stickings, Mr and Mrs R. M. Hall, Mr and Mrs M. Meikle, Mr and Mrs M. B. Edwards, Mr and Mrs J. Donald, Mr and Mrs J. Hill, Mr and Mrs G. Deyell, Mr and Mrs J. Palmer, Mr and Mrs Trenbath, Mr and Mrs Patten, Mr and Mrs L. G. Marston, Mrs Cooper, Mrs Grove, Mrs Rundell, Mrs Mansell, Mr E. Friedlander, Miss D. Drumm, Miss U. Donald, Miss Edna Smith, Miss I. Mackihson, Messrs Kidd, Gray, G. West Kempton, G. Blair, D. Rigby, AAnderson, A, Williams, E. Tillyshort.

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GIFT PARTIES

Mrs J. Sangster was hostess at a “pantry” gift party given at her home in honour of Miss Margaret Crosbie. The guests included Mr and Mrs Middleton, Mr and Mrs H. R. Escort, Mrs Legge, Misses Ward (2). Jessie Crosr bie, Mary Crosbie, Janet Crosbie, and Messrs R. Sangster and J. Henderson.

Miss Crosbie was also entertained at a “variety” gilt party, given by her bridesmaids, Misses Mary and Janet Crosbie, Thelma, and Sylvia Stacey. Those present were Mesdames G. Crosbie, A, F. Stacey. H. Wright, R. Casbolt, D. Dickson, and H. R. Escott. Misses E. Clarkson, Ethel Wright, Ethel Crosbie, Beryl Stacey, Dorothy Clarkson, Jessie Crosbie, Winnie Dryden, and Joan Josland.

A pleasant evening party was given by Mrs H. R. Escott at her home in Courtenay street, in honour of Miss Margaret Crosbie. The guest of honour received many gifts for the bathroom of her new home.

Those present included Mesdames G. Crosbie, D. Dickson, A. Faulkner, R. Casbolt, J. Andrews, Lalor, H. S. P. Andrews, Misses Ethel Wright, Dorothy Clarkson. Ethel Crosbie, June Stacey, Mary and Janet Crosbie, and Eileen Keating.

Miss Estelle Woods ("Wendefee,” Somerfield) was hostess at ah enjoyable party in honour of Miss Doris Price, whose marriage took place on Saturday. Each guest brought a gift for the “bathroom” of Mfawi Price’s home. <

Competitions were won by Mesdames B. Darby, E. D. Thompson, J. B. Blackmore, and Miss Kona Woodward. The guests . were Mesdames W. H. Price, J. Woods, Moflet, B. Darby. R. R. D. Milligan, E. D. Thompson, J, E. Blackmore, W. M. Caven. T. Woods, K. Sim, A. J. Blackmore, Misses Doris and Nancy Price, Hbna Woodward, Rita Johnson, Rona Blackmore, Edna Caven. Janet Wilkins, Jean Souter. and M. X. Taylor.

A “kitchen” gift party, organised by Miss E. Smith, was held in the schoolroom, Mount Grey Downs, for MiSs N. Lilley and Mr G. Price, who are to be married shortly. Dancing and games were enjoyed, the music being supplied by Mrs J. Vallance. Extras were played by Mesdames J. Rowe and A. Dalzell, and Mr Ralph Vallance. Mr J. Harris was master of ceremonies, and; a Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss J. Vallance and Mr J. McGiffert.

Many friends of Miss Jean Stricter gathered in the Motukarara Hall at a “variety” gift party given in her honour by Mesdames J. Miller, T. Simmons, W. Smith, and Miss Thompson. The winners of competitions were Mrs C. Miller, Mrs Cooke, and Miss Streeter.

Among those present were Mesdames Nutt, E. Joblin, T. Streeter, Hodgen. T. Miller, C. Miller, .J. Radford. J. Wheeler, G. Thompson, Kenyon, Cooke, W. Thompson, Goodwin. G. Radford, Mytton, T. Withell, Gebbie, H. Wheeler. J. Rennie, T. Wheeler, N. Withell. Misses R. Wheeler, Pluck, L. Woods, M Woods, J, Streeter, B. Streeter. W. Miller, L. Wheeler, E. Hodgen, P. Brown, and G. Gebbie.

ENGAGEMENT NOTICES

The engagement Is announced of Marion May (Mamie), youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Pashby (Shirley), to Cecil Joseph Taylor (Wellington), third son of Mr and Mrs James Taylor, Rakaia. The engagement is announced of Margaret, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Hadfield (Christchurch), to John, only son of Mr J. Ireland and the late Mrs Ireland, Palmerston North. Notices of engagement for publication In “The Press’* must be signed by both parties to the engagement. A charge Of 5s will be made for each notice.

The annual meeting of the Little Akaloa Women’s Institute was held at the Community Hall. The following officers were elected;-T-PrOgident, Mrs Hunter; vice-president, Mrs Kay; secretary, Mrs R. Waghorn; committee, Miss Mould, Mrs Herriot, Mrs Robertson. The prize for the last six months was won by Mrs Hunter, and Mrs Harriot was second.

WEDDINGS

REVELL—ILES

The wedaiag was celebrated at Si. p CklJi s cuurcn, Upper rticcarton, oi l wiy a Christian, aura daughter of Mi aau Mrs L. u. ties (Vickery’s roaa, bjCivPdnU to rrancts Cyril, only son Oi. tne late Mr ana Mrs lie veil (Welnngion), -ihe Rev. H. T. xork perluiiiku Ina ceremony, ana Mr McCalo .a p.aji-L* ihe wedaxng music.

b.iue wore a smart navy iroca a..!* a -ina.l velour hat hmshed with & Her oouquet was of zinnias a;.u chrysanthemums. Mr lies escortea his aaugnter. Miss Evelyn lies, who attended-her sister as bridesmaid, wore a delphinium blue frock trimmed with silver and gold braid, and a Breton hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of blue and pink flowers. Mr P. Cocks was best man. Mr and Mrs lies received their guests' at the Mayfair Lounge. The bride’s mother was wearing a navy tailored suit and a navy velvet hat relieved with a silver ornament. Her spray was of red carnations and azaleas. Later, Mr and Mrs F. C. Revell left by car for their wedding tour. The bride was wearing a navy pin-striped tailored suit, a silver fox fur necklet, and a hat to tone. Mr and Mrs Revell will live at Seatoun, Wellington.

CLARK—UNDRILL

The marriage took place recently at 6t. Andrew’s, Church, Oxford terrace, of Dorothy Helen, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. G. Undrill, to Gordon Stanley,' youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr E. H. Clark. The Rev. J. A. Asher officiated, and Mr R. E. Lake was organist. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a picture frock of white shadow patterned organdi and taffeta. The fitted taffeta bodice was cut low at the back and fastened with a r xow. of, tiny ■ buttons. Her bolero jacket of organdi had long leg-o’-mut-ton, sleeves. Her circular finger-tip length veil of sheer tulle was held to the head with a top-knot of lilies, and she carried a sheaf of Easter lilies and freesias.

The bridesmaids. Miss Muriel Undrill, the bride’s sister, and Miss Helen Mills (Waimgte), cousin , of the bride, wore frocks made in the same style as the bride’s, the boleros and overskirts being of white Swiss muslin embroidered with tiny pink rosebuds. On their hair they wore a single white organdi flower, and their bouquets were of pink begonias and carnations. Mr Lester Humbert was best man, and the groomsman was Mr O. S. Undrill. Messrs C. Kyle and J. Jacobsen were ushers.

During the signing of tlpe register Mr E. J. Mann sang a solo. At the reception, which was held at the Mayfair lounge, Mrs Undrill and Mrs Clark received the quests. The bride’s mother wore a frock of black crepe patterned in pink and honey gold carnations. Her hat of black velour was finished with two curled ostrich feathers tipped with gold, and she carried a bouquet of pink carnations and begonias. Mrs Clark’s frock of deep blue marocain had a tiny flower pattern in scarlet and gold, end she wore a navy hqt to tone, and crrrisd a bouquet of deep red roses. T’or travelling, the bride wore a dark b own suit with a draped blouse of P'T'ian rust crene de chine. Her turof brown felt was swathed with r-«‘ georgette.' Mr and, Mrs G. S. Clark will make f'?lr home in Rayburn avenue. Papacy!,

MOORE—STOKES

At the. Catholic Cathedral. Barbadoes street, the marriage was celebrated recently of Ruby Edna, only daughter of the late Mr and Mrs E. Stokes, to Francis Robert, only son of Mr and Mrs F. Moore, Christchurch. The Rev Father P. Tlmoney performed the ceremony, and the “Ave Maria” was sung by Mr Cecil Lawson, accompanied by Miss K. O’Connor as organist.

The bride was escorted by Mr A. Thompson. She wore a trained frock of magnolia satin, relieved at the neckline with a spray of orange blossom. Her long tulle veil was appUqued with satin to match the leaf design of her halo coronet,.and her sheaf was composed of cream dahlias' and chrysanthemums. Misses Doris and> Jean Weir, who attended the bride, wore .frocks of magnolia satin with redingotes of net to tone. Red Rowers composed their ■bower bouquets. The best man was Mr G. Nixon, and Mr C, Morris was groomsman. At the reception held in the • Mayfair -Lounge the guests were received by Mrs Alex Thompson, who wore a navy tailored, stilt with navy felt hat to match and- a fur stole. She carried a posy of autumn tinted dahlias. Mrs Moore, mother 'of the bridegroom, was wearing a black pin-striped suit with * black velour hat and a fur stole. Her posy was -of autumn tints. Later in the'evenirig the guests were entertained at a dance held in the hall. When Mr and Mrs F. Moore left by ear for their wedding tour the bride was wearing' a red-earth woollen tailored frock and a felt hat to tone. She carried a chestnut • brown em-bossed-broadtail coat and accessories to match. »