WEDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 84, 3 January 1940, Page 4

WEDDINGS

Darling—Keach Forty members of the Special Force formed a guard of honour and drew the carriage from St. Peter’s Church, Dunedin, for the wedding of Ngaira Eleanor, only daughter of Mr. and Airs. Norman Keach, Dunedin, and Gunner James Lawson, elder son of Air. John Darling, Palmerston North, and the late Airs. Rubiha Darling, Dunedin, The Rev. A. B. Pywell officiated, and the church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming gown of magnolia satin, the long tulle veil being held in place with a topknot of cream roses. She also wore a locket which had belonged to her grandmother. Her bouquet was a shower of cream roses. The bridesmaid was Aliss Veronica Smith, 'Wellington, a cousin of the bride, who wore an early Victorian frock of margaret rose stiffened net and taffeta, with matching bonnet, and a bouquet of roses and sweet peas. Mr. Ronald Phillip was best man.

A reception was held in the St. John Ambulance Hall rf where Mrs. N. Keach received the guests.

When the bride left on her honeymoon she wore a black tailored threepiece suit. She will make her home in Dunedin during the absence of her husband with the Special Force.

Cooper—Killalea

St. Joseph’s Church, Aramoho, Wanganui, was the scene of a very pretty wedding recently, when Mary, youngest’daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Killalea, Aramoho, was married to Sidney John, third son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Cooper, Rugby, Warwickshire, England. The Rev. Father McHardy, S.M., officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass.

As the bride entered the church escorted by her father! she passed through a guard of honour formed by the Aramoho sodality of the Children of Mary. She wore her Children, of Mary mantle over a dainty gown of rich, white satin. ’The bodice featured a heart-shaped neckline, edged with line lace, and long sleeves tapering to points over the hands. The slim-fitting skirt fell gracefully into a long, oval train.’ The only ornament worn was a triple string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. The beautiful veil of white tulle, forming a second train, was held in place by two white gardenias. A bouquet of lily of the valley, white roses, rhododendrons and maidenhair fern completed a charming bridal ensemble. The bride was attended by Miss Jean Hamilton, Putaruru, and Miss Peggie Higgie, Fordoil, cousin of the bride wearing respectively pale pink and peach swiss emproidered anglais organdie. The frocks were fashioned in princess style with heart-shaped necklines, puffed sleeves and full, gored skirts. ’They wore dainty Victorian bonnets of the same material. The Hower girl, Anne Ruscoe, wore a quaint little frock and bonnet of pale blue organdie. They all carried bouquets of roses, sweet peas, carnations, and maidenhair fern. Mr. David Killalea, brother of the bride, was best man and Mr. Pat. Brennan was groomsman. During the mass Ave Maria was sung by Mrs. Bellringer and Miss C. M. Burr. Miss Burr was also at the organ. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Rendezvous. Mrs. Killalea, mother of the bride, received the guests wearing a navy ensemble with naw accessories. The bride travelled in a suit of amerieau travel tweed in green and grey tonings, with navy hat and accessories. A long fur stole completed her outfit.

Wellington visitors to the Chateau Tonga tiro for the New Year holidays included: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cook. Misses Dixon. Mr. and Mrs. P. Ilarlen, Mr. S. Hillington, Miss Brady, Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Massey, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Rees, Mr.. Miss and' Messiw. Paterson, Mr. and Mrs. It. A. Preeston, Mrs. Wood. Mr. D. NalSh, Mr. ami Mrs. C. Paynter, Mr. G. D. Slewart, Misses M. Wolff and Louise Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. IV. D. Armiit, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Millar, Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Twist, Mr. G. Grossman, Dr. ami Mrs. Ruben, Mr. E. A. Cameron, Mr. amt Mrs. Worboys, Messm B. A. Jackson and D. I. Foster, Dr. and Mrs. K. Brunn, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Day, Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Osborne. Misses M. Mitchell and M. Osborne, Miss Akel, Miss Von Keisenberg, Mr. R. I. McElroy, Mr. G. K. Shaw, Miss Green, Mr. and' Mrs. G. R. Ireland.