WEDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 169, 13 April 1935, Page 17

WEDDINGS

Bell—Blair St. Paul's Bro-Cathedral, Wellington, had been beautifully decorated by friends of the bride for the wedding yesterday afternoon of Alison Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. Justice Blair and Mrs. Blair, to Freeman Maurice, son of Mrs. Alfred Bell ami the late Mr. Alfred Bell. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon Percival James. The bride made a charming picture as she entered the church with her father, in a beautiful gown of pearl

tinted satin. The draped neckline and shoulders had incrustations of seed pearls, and the neck was cut to a low square at the back. The high waist was surmounted by petals of satin, ami the skirt was cut with a straight front ’panel and diagonal side panels falling gracefully into the folds of a short train. Iler tulle veil was rucked from the back of the head aud she carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. She was attended by her sister, Miss Isla Blair, as chief bridesmaid and the Misses Frances Norman, Lesley Jackson (Auckland), Patricia Palmer (Hawke’s Bay), and June Pringle. They were dressed in frocks of tea rose taffetas, simply made with pointed necklines, deep corded Puritan collars, high waistlines and full skirts with quilted hems touching the ground. Their taffeta halos were charmingly origina l and they carried bunches of honesty. Mr lan Miles was the best man, and Messrs. John Hutton, Ralph Grey and Ken Kirkcaldie acted as ushers. After the ceremony at the church a reception was held at the Midland Hotel Mrs. Blair received the guests wearing a handsome gown of forest g-een chiffon with applique work at the neckline, and a green velvet hat. Her flowers were copper roses. Mrs. dfred Bell wore a wineberry ensemble with a felt hat, and her bouquet was of carnations in toning shades. Mrs. Freeman Bell travelled in a marine blue boucle wool suit. The three-quarter coat had bell sleeves lined with velvet, and a velvet-lined scarf at the neck, The frock was plainly cut with a high velvet collar, and she wore a blue velour cossack hat to match. The unusual Bridal Sheaf of chrysanthemums, bridesmaids’ sheafs or honesty and decorations at the Midland Hotel for the Bell-Blair wedding, were designed at Farey Bower, 63 Manners Street. —Advt. # ♦ ♦ Martin —Stone The wedding took place at St. Paul s Presbyterian Church. Pahiatua, on Wednesday of Mavis Ella, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Stone, Pahiatua, and Frederick John, eldest son of Mr. F. Martin, Perth, and Mrs. F. Martin, Pahiatua. The Rev. K. L. Warren, M.A., performed the ceremony and Miss Godfrey presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a graceful gown of white silk marocain over parchment satin and yoke of silk lace. The tulle veil, which was lent by the bridegroom s sister-in-law, was held in place by sprigs of orange blossom fastened to a silk lace cap. She carried a bouquet of autumn flowers and maidenhair fern. Miss E. Stone and Miss R. Martin were bridesmaids, the former wearing a pale blue organdie frock with bo-peep hat to match. The latter was similarly attired in pink. Both carried bouquets of autumn flowers. Mr. A. Skiltou, Pahiatua, was best man aud Mr. W. Andrews, Pahiatua, groomsman. At the reception, which was held in the Masonic Hall, the guests were received by the bride’s 'mother, who wore a dress of royal blue frosty crepe with hat to tone. The bridegroom's mother was in a grey silk crepe frock with hat to match. In addition to the many Pahiatua guests, there were also a number present from Wellington. Dannevirke, Hastings and Eketahuna. Hope-Grover A wedding of iuterest to Wanganui, as both families had lived for many years in the city, was celebrated at St. John’s Church, Christchurch, on April 11, when Elma May, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Grover, now of Christchurch, was married to Raymond William, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hope, also of Christchurch. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a charming gown of parchment lace over satin. The skirt formed a long train which was edged with pleated georgette. The bodice, which had wide boll sleeves, was caught with sprays of orange blossom, and the deep collar ended in a point at the back of the waist. The parchment veil was caught with a coronet of orange blos-

som and she carried a trail sheaf of roses and carnations.

The bridesmaids were her sister, Miss Zoe Grover, wearing powder blue lace, Miss Agnes Elliot (Wellington), in apple green lace: and Miss Jean Waterston in dusky rose lace, ail finished with large taffeta bows nt the waist, and wearing flower bandeaux to tone. Messrs. Bruce Hope. T. Robins ami Harold Grover supported the bridegroom. The Rev. Mr. McWilliam performed the ceremony. Afterward a reception was held at the Winter Garden, where Mrs. Grover received her guests wearing wine lace with velvet hat and sash to tone, and carrying a bouquet of pink carnations

and roses. Mrs. Hope wore black lace and a black velour hat, and held scarlet roses. , When Mr. and Mrs. Hope left, the latter wore a smart suit of bottle green with velour hat and musquash coat. Easter brides! Latest styles for your wedding from Miss Murray, 36 Willis Street, Tel. 46-541.—Advt.