WEDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 62, 6 December 1930, Page 19

WEDDINGS

HANNAY—SYMONS. The wedding was solemnised at All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday night, of Annie Mona, third daughter of Mrs. A. Symons, of Nikau Street, Palmerston North, and Harold Alexander, elder son of Mr. A. Hannay, late of Palmerston North, and now of Sydney. The Rev. Canon G. Y. Woodward officiated, and Mr. J. Holmes Runnicles, presided at the organ. The service was fully choral, and the choir preceded the bridal party down the aisle singing the hymn “Lead Us, Heavenly Father.” During the service, the hymn, “O Perfect Love,” was sung. The bride was given away by Mr. J. A. Nash, M.P., and she wore a gown of ivory satin beaute, cut on period lines, with close-fitting pointed sleeves. Her embroidered tulle veil formed a long train, and was caught with a coronet of pearls and orange blossom. A single string of pearls was also worn, and she carried an arm bunch of gold roses. There were two bridesmaids, Miss Nora Symons, a sister (chief), and Miss Parrant, of Petone. Their frocks were of gold crepe dreyfell, made on long,' slendering lines, and set on close-fitting hip-yokes, finished, with. a bow at one side. Long pointed sleeves added to the graceful effect. Summer , felt hats of lettuce green edged with lace straw were worn, and they carried ivory-backed prayer books, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Charles Thomson was best man, and Mr. P. Hannay, of Featherston, brother of tiie bridegroom, was groomsman. The church had been decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride, with deep pink rhododendrons, orange blossom and foliage, Mr. A. W. Bosworth was usher.

At the reception held at Collinson and Cunninghame’s Mrs. Symons received the guests wearing a black georgette and lace gown, with a black Bangkok hat and a stone marten fur. She carried a bouquet of gold roses. Mrs. Oscar Monrad. aunt of the bridegroom, wore black floral georgette and lace, with a black Bangkok hat. Her bouquet was of red roses. When the bride and bridegroom left by car on their wedding trip, Mrs. H. A. Hannay was wearing an ensemble of navy floral velvet with tailored coat, navy Bangkok hat, relieved with white, ana shoes and stockings to tone. * * * WATKINS—SOMERVILLE. The wedding was celebrated in HongKong recently of Hazel Marjorie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Somerville, Bidwell Street, Wellington, and the Rev. L. Neville Watkins, assistant chaplain of St. John’s Cathedral, HongKong, and younger son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Watkins, Dufferin Street, Wellington. The bride, who was given away by Professor L. Forster, of Hong-Kong University, wore a frock of parchment satin, with bodice, long sleeves, and hip yoke of guipuire lace, her veil of Brussels net being worn eap fashion and forming the train. She carried a sheaf of pale pink gladioli and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by Miss Pat Hynes as bridesmaid, and two little girls, June and Maureen Brooker, as flower girls, the bridesmaid wearing a frock of pink georgette over satin, shoes to match, and silver hairband, her bouquet being of pink cosmos and Honolulu creeper. The flower girls were attired in long frocks of pale green georgette with silver

hairbands, and carried silver baskets of pink roses. Mr. W. Bailey-Whishaw, also a New Zealander, acted as best man. The service, which was fully choral, with the cathedral choir in attendance, was conducted by the Very Rev. the Dean of Hong-Kong, assisted by the Rev. H. V. Koop. Subsequent to the service the bridal party adjourned to the cathedral hall, where the many guests were received by Mrs. Swann, wife of the dean, and Mrs. Stewart Williamson, as joint hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins later left by the Empress of Canada for Baguio, Philippine Islands, where the honeymoon was spent. » ' * ■ » WINNIE—REYNOLDS. The wedding of Eileen, oldest daughter of Mr. G. Reynolds, Jackson Street, Petoue, to Mr, Hector Winnie, also of Petone, was celebrated at St. David’s Church recently. , The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white georgette frock with radium lace, and a beautiful veil and orange blossoms. Her gift from the bridegroom was a string .of pearls. The bridesmaids were Miss M. Reynolds and Miss M. Ward, who wore apricot and pale blue georgette with hats to tone, and gold pendants, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man and groomsman were Mr. P. Winnie and Mr. A. Burns. A reception was held afterwards, at the Buffalo Hall, where the bride’s mother received her guests in a navy costume with hat to match, and white fox fur. and carried a bouquet of red roses. The bride’s going away dress was a navy costume with small navy toque and fox fur. •» * • BELL—BOCK. The marriage took place recently at St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, of Marjorie, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.

O. Boek, of Karaka Bay, to Bernard G. Bell, only son of Mrs. E. A. Hunter, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. The Ven. Archdeacon Johnson performed the ceremony, and the bride was given away by her father. She wore a gown of ivory embossed georgette, with lace yoke and long sleeves coming to a point over the hands, a veil of silk tulle scalloped at the edge formed a train, and was arranged with a wreath of orange buds. She carried a bouquet of cream and pink roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Mavis Norris (chief), Miss Joan Staples, of Marton, and Miss Sheila Bock, sister of the bride. They were dressed alike in ivory floral mousseline over lemon silk, and wore pale green bats -and shoes to match, and the bridegroom's gifts of necklets. Little Betty Muir, of Karori, was a flower girl, in a pretty frock of lemon georgette and bandeau of flowers on her hair.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Aubrey Skilton as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held by the bride’s parents at their home at Karaka Bay, where Mrs. Bock received her guests wearing green floral silk with plain silk coat, and hat of biscuit-coloured straw, and carried a bouquet of apricot roses to tone.

The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Archdeacon Johnson. Among the relatives present were the bride’s grandparents. Mr. W. R. Bock, her grandmother. Mrs. Carpenter, her greataunt, Mrs. W. H. Pascoe, of Hokitika. Later, when the bride and bridegroom left on their honeymoon, the former travelled in nn ensemble of flecked black and white, with white felt hat. • * R YDER—HOU LIHAN. The marriage took place at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Levin, recently, of Elizabeth Ellen, _ second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Houlihan, of Levin, to William Frederick, second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ryder, of Nelson. The Rev. Father Butler officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was attired in an ankle-length powder blue crepe de chine ensemble. With this she wore a hat of summer felt, trimmed with chenille spotted crinoline, and satin shoes of the same tone. A bouquet of carnations, Iceland poppies, and maidenhair fern completed her toilette. In attendance was Miss Anne Houlihan, of Wellington, sister of the bride, attired in beige satin beaute ensemble, with hat of summer felt and satin shoes to tone. She also wore a gold wristlet watch, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted Iceland poppies and freosias. Mr. Robert Hesp, of Levin, was best man. An informal reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Later in the evening Mr. art’ll Mrs. Ryder left for a motor tour to Auckland and Rotorua. OLIVECRONA—MELVILLE. The evening wedding took place at the Century Hall, Levin, on November 26. when the Rev. William Beckett united in the bonds of matrimony Roka, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Melville, of Queenwood Road, and Cecil, second gon of Mr. and the late Mrs. C. J. Olivecrona, of Tiro Tiro Rond. The bride, who’was given awny by her father, wore white satin with lace overdress, pearl trimmed, silver shoes and the orthodox veil and orange blossom, and

carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers.

The bridesmaid was Miss Leonie Mitchell, of Bunnythorpe, who was in pink figured silk georgette, with hat to match, and silver shoes. Her bouquet was ol Iceland poppies and ixias. Mr. Malcolm Olivecrona, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man.

Mr. B. R. Burdan, the church organist, played the wedding march. The hall bad been decorated by girls of the choir. The reception was held at Williams’s tearooms, where the guests were received by the bride’s mother, who was dressed in cinnamon crepe de chine, with black satin coat, and hat to match.

The bridegroom’s sister. Mrs. H. McDonald. wore blue celnnese silk, with hat to tone. The customary toasts were honoured, and the young couple were the recipients of many valuable gifts. They left later by car for a northern tour prior to taking up their residence in Levin. The bride travelled in a becoming dress of blue French silk marqcain., trimmed in fawn, with black satin coat, and hat. The bridegroom’s gift, to the bridemaid was a rhinestone necklace.

. Mrs. Herbert Rose, who lias been staying with her daughter, Mrs. McKenzie Douglas, Miisterton, is a visitor to Wellington.

Miss Nancy Bagunll; of Te Awe Awe Street, Palmerston North, lias returned from a visit to Wellington, where she stayed with Miss Ola, Harvey, of Kelburn.

Newer and still newer inodes at’rive each mail for Castel Jalous Ltd., Woodward Street, and some particularly attractive suits and dresses in figured crepe de chines and silks are being featured at present. An ensemble suitable for matrons’ wear is of black and white floral crepe de chine, and has the three-quarter coat and dress trimmed with wide pleated flounces. The coat has a scarf smartly tied in a bow on one side. A frock of beige and cream printed crepe de chine has a cape back, pleats to the skirt, and a narrow stitched belt. Brown and beige silk is used for an attractive dress with a bolero front to the bodice, and the deep-yoked skirt is flared. Whole pearl buttons are featured for the trimming.—Advt.

The new shipment, of French Majolica ware at the Wayside Studio, 113 Molesworth Street, includes many pieces in new designs. The quaint eggcups are a charming addition to the breakfast table, together with the marmalade and honey jars in warm yellow tones. Handsome fruit comports. bowls, dishes, and the covered strawberry dishes are in this collection. A fresh shipment of Crown Stafford includes honey jars, marmalad.e jars, tiny flower trimmed baskets, bird and animal ornaments, Lady Betty Belles in their bouffant lacy' skirts, Toby jugs in tiny ones and usable sizes, and a number of butter and jam dishes, also tea and coffee cups and cake plates. These are ideal Christmas gifts at all prices.—Advt.