WEDDINGS

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 124, 21 November 1931, Page 8

WEDDINGS

A wedding was solemnised at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, recently, when Myrtle Alice, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Haldane, Adelaide, South Australia, was married to Benjamin Harry, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wells, also of Adelaide. The Eev. W. Bullock officiated. The bride, who was escorted by Mr. J. V. Anderson,, wore a close-fitting toe-length frock of ivory satin, with long train. Her beautiful veil was caught with a half-circle of orange blossom, finished with tiny posies on each side. She carried a sheaf of Lancefolium lilies, with touches of pink. Mrs. Muriel Anderson was matron of honour, wearing a becoming longsleeved frock of blue georgette, a blue hat to tone, and carrying a sheaf of pale- pink lilies. Little Joan Nees, Wellington, was flower girl in a dainty long frock of pink georgette, and carried a posy to match. Alee Grant, of Wellington, was a page in a long-trous-ered suit of blue satin, with georgette blouse. He carried a blue satin cushion with diamante buckle. Mr. Alan Jones, of Melbourne, was best man. A reception was held at the Selwyn Hotel, whore the guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Wells (Lower Hutt) and Mrs. Marshall (Wellington). Later, Mr. and Mrs. Wells left by car, the bride's travelling suit being in nigger brown with a hat of the same tone.

The wedding was solemnised recently at the Baptist Church, Lower Hutt, of Jean Winifred, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. G. Robson, to William, second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Logan, She Rev. J. T. Crozier officiating. The "Wedding March" was played by Mrs. H. Lowe. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, wore a charming long frock of cream crepe Empress, the skirt having rucked drapery at tho sides and full silk la.cc panels falling flared at the hem. Her veil of Brussels lace (lent by a friend) formed, a train, and was caught with clusters of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of lilies of tho valley. Two tiny train-bearers were Marion Clapshaw (in , a pale blue crepe-de-chino ankle-length frock) and Kenneth Robson (in a cream, satin suit). The two bridesmaids, Misses Irene Gardner and Phyllis Scholcfleld, were in sleevelcs frocks of apple green and blue floral georgette respectively, with felt hats to tone. The reception was held at the Tua Rua Hall, where about fifty guests assembled. The bride's mother wore a black marocain frock, a black coat with touches of white fur, and a hat to match. When the brido and bridegroom left later for a. tour the bride wore' a green floral c.repe-de-chine frock with a green diagonal tweed coat and green hat.

The marriage was solemnised recently at St. Peter's Church of Margaret Annie Jean, younger daughter of Mrs. and the lato Mr. J. W. Craig, Brooklyn, to Arthur Vincent, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jenkins, Wellington. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr. Jack Craig, wore a charming frock of soft cream satin, cut on classical Hues, the skirt being very long and the long sleeves forming a point at the wrists. A long full veil with richly embroidered border was draped in loose folds from the hood, which was arranged bonnet shape with a spray of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of orange blossom and white roses. .Following her were two bridesmaids, Miss Audrey Jenkins (sister to tho bridegroom), who wore a frock of pale rose georgette, and Miss Sybil Kirkby, who wore a frock of apple green georgette. Both wore chip straw hats to match the frocks, and carried sheaves of roses. Tho host man was Lieut. A. T. ML. Pcott and the groomsman O.'ipt. S. C. W. Walkins. As the bridal party left the church a guard of honour was formed by Major Stace, Captain Gorton, Lieut. Harris,

Lieut. ILcyton, .Lieut. Fitzgerald (brother officers of the bridegroom), and the parly passed under an areli of crossed swords. A reception was afterwards given by the bride's mother at her home in Brooklyn, only relatives of the bride and bridegroom being present. Mrs. Craig wore a smart black costume and a bowler hat with a plume, and carried a bouquet of red roses. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jenkins (the latter wearing a gown of dove grey crepe-de-chine and lace with coatee to match, and black and white straw hat. She carried a. bouquet of cyclamen and sweet peas.) Those present included Mr. W. Staff (grandfather of the bride) and Mrs. W. Barnes (grandmother of the bridegroom), wearing, a frock of black satin relieved by a pointed lace front, and carrying a bouquet of carnations and cyclamen. The wedding cake was cut by the bride with the sword of the bridegroom. When the bride left for the wedding tour she wore an ensemble of rose pink and fawn and a stone marten fur (the gift of the bridegroom).

Many friends will be interested to hear of the marriage of. Mrs. Betty Bruges (formerly of Wellington) to Mr. Max OerteL of Krcfold, a largo and picturesque town near Cologne. The marriage took place at the fine old home near Glasgow of Mrs. Bankine Brown,, where her sister, Mrs.. Paterson Marshall, now lives.