WEDDINGS

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 98, 27 April 1935, Page 6

WEDDINGS

MEREDITH—FAHRANT.

The wedding took place recently at St. Patrick's Church, Kilbirnie, of Eileen, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Farrant, Rongotai, and Thomas, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Meredith, Otorohanga. The Rev. Monsignor Connolly officiated, and Mrs. F. X. Dickinson presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming frock of heavy ivory satin, cut on classical lines, the skirt falling in folds and forming a long flared train. The long tight-fitting sleeves were cowled at the top to match the cowled neck-line, while the back of the bodice was slit, and finished with tiny buttons. The long tulle veil fell from a bandeau of orange blossom, and she carried an arm sheaf of cream gladioli and roses. The bridesmaids, Miss Monica Farrant and Miss Lorraine Melton, were dressed alike in fitting frocks of white leaf-patterned lace, the cowl sleeves and bodice being piped with silver lame and finished with tiny silver buttons. Their hats of white stiffened net had shallow crowns banded in silver relieved in front with a coral flower, and a plait of silver lame passed around the back of the hair. Arm sheaves of coral gladioli and roses were carried. Mr. Edgar Tomlinson (Nelson) was best man, Mr. Noel Farrant groomsman, and Mr. Alan Ivory usher. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the Realm Hall, Hataitai, where Mr. and Mrs. Farrant received their guests, the latter wearing a gown of mushroom lace relieved with brown,and a brown velvet hat trimmed with shaded ospreys. Her bouquet was of autumn tinted roses. When the bride' and bridegroom left for the north, the-bride wore a smart patterned frock of crepe under a black coat, and a small black velvet hat. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Meredith's future home will be in Auckland. BROWNLEE—BUTTIMORE. A wedding of widespread interest to members of the .Salvation Army was solemnised in the Salvation Army Citadel, Wellington, recently. The bride was Captain Elsie Buttimore, of Rotofua, elder daughter of Major and Mrs. T. Buttimore, of. headquarters staff, Wellington, and the bridegroom Captain Thos. Brownlee, of Dargaville, eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. A Brownlee, Napier. The marriage ceremony was performed by Major Buttimore, father of the bride. The bride, who wore the customary uniform of Jier rank decorated with a spray of orange blossom at the shoulder and carrying a charming sheaf of autumn tone dahlias, was escorted by her cousin, Mr. G. L. Anderson, and was attended by her sister, Miss Myrtle Buttimore, of Dunedin, wearing navy blue with a cream shoulder bow and carrying a beautiful bouquet of dahlias. Bandsman M. Poulter, of Dunedin, was best man. After the ceremony upwards of 60 guests assembled at the People's Palace, Major Goffin undertaking the duties of master of ceremonies. :; Among those present were Mrs. Wright, Dunedin, Mrs.. A. Fenton and Mrs. JR; Gillon, Auckland, and Mrs. J. Mitchell, Lower Hutt, aunts of the bride, also Mrs. T. Brown, Northland, sister of the bridegroom, and many prominent officials of the Salvation Army. '"','■ . ■:' ■'.'■. ' ■■''■ .'.'-'.i^. Later Captain . and Mrs. Brownlee left by the steamer express en.'route to Dunedin for their honeymoon prior to taking up their official position in charge of the Salvation Army Corps at Dargaville-. ■. ; v , JOHNSON---ROBINSON: ! r; ' An^ evening wedding was recently solemnised at St. John's Church, Trentham, when Evelyn Margaret, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Robinson, of Upper Hutt, was married to Rex Douglas, youngest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. C. Johnson, of -White-, man's Valley. The Rev. V. G. Kendrick. performed the ceremony, and Mrs, Jones presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a white lace dress, trimmed. With silver lame. Her. embroidered veil, lent by a friend, was held in place with orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums, rosebuds, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss'Thelma DUlistone, wore a frock of floral georgette, a halo of leaves, and carried a bouquet to tone. Mr. Bert, Russell1 was best man, JDn leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe by little Nellie Johnson, niece of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Druids' Hall, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a frock of wine marocain, with hat to tone, and carried a contrasting posy. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson's future home will' be in Whiteman's Valley. ."■",. WILLIAMS—ROBINSON. An evening; wedding took place at St. James Church, Lower Hutt, on Saturday, when Elizabeth Phyllis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E..T. Robinson, was .married to Arthur Gordon, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a. gown of white crepesatin, long sleeved, with a cowl neck and train, and finished with .a silver girdle. Her embroidered tulle veil was arranged in halo style and . caught to the head with orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, Misses Isabel and Edna Robinson, sisters of the bride, wore apple-green frocks of windswept crepe made on fitting ■ lines, long sleeved, trimmed with sequins, and finished with sashes. Their large hats of the same shade were trimmed with silver, and their bouquets were of pink roses and maidenhair fern. The flower-girl, Valeric Borriholdt, a niece of the bridegroom, wore an ankle-length frock of apple-green : windswept crepe made with georgette frills on the skirt and sleeves, and a shepherdess hat to match; Her bouquet was the same as that of the bridesmaids. The best man was Mr. Stanley Shaab, and the groomsman was Mr. Theo Fleet. The Rev. H. E. K. Fry officiated. A reception was afterwards held at the United Hall, where Mrs. Robinson received her guests in a frock of navy blue.frehch printed Silk with smart navy blue felt hat, her posy being of roses and pansies. The bridegroom's mother wore an ensemble of . navy blue floral crepe and hat of the same shade, and carried a posy of roses and pansies. When the bride and bridegroom left for the south the bride wore a wine tailored suit with hat to match, and snakeskin bag and shoes. DOOGAN—DILLON. The wedding took place at St. Mary of the Angels Church on. Easter Monday of Ailsa Patricia, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Kevin Dillon, Wellington, to Percy James, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. F. Doogan, Greymouth. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Cullen, S.M. Mrs. Aldridge. presided at the organ, and during the Nuptial Mass Signor Cesaroni sang "Prayer" and "Aye Maria." The bride, who entered the church with her brother, looked charming in a gown of sea-foam satin, simply made, with tucked bodice. She carried an armshower of palest pink begonias and cyclamen. ' The bridesmaid, Miss Sheila Dillon, wore an apricot silk taffeta frock made fitting to the ankles, where it continued

in ruffles, the bodice being made with ruffled neckline and sleeves. The best man was Mr. W. Buchanan. The reception was held at the Lyceum Club Rooms, beautifully decorated for the occasion, where Mrs. Dillon, assisted by her daughter, Mrs. T. G. Fouhy, received the guests. Mrs. Dillon wore a graceful frock of black tulip moss-crepe, the double-pointed cape lined with gold lame covered the shoulders, and was attached to the frock with gold bugle trimming. She wore a matching fur felt hat, and carried a bouquet of mulberry and pink toning. Mrs. Fouhy wore a smart tunic frock of Lido blue suede crepe, the tunic embroidered in silver, with girdle lined with.silver lame and touches of silver at neck and cuffs; her hat was of the same shade in felt. Mrs. Doogan (mother of the bridegroom) wore a becoming frock of navy blue satin with touches of gold at the neck and sleeves and hat of navy velour felt. Her bouquet was of deep red roses. • Mr,, and Mrs. P. J. Doogan left for the south, the bride wearing a brown and gold' checked taffeta frock, and smart brown felt hat threaded with gold. KEEG AN—LUSTED! Tiie wedding was solemnised at St. Paul's Church, Paraparaumu, on Easter Monday between Kathleen Audrey, youngest daughter of the late Mrs. J. B. Lusted, of Paraparaumu, and Charles Henry, fifth son of Mr. P. Keegan, of Wellington. ... . Th# Rev. Herbert Wilson officiated. The bride, who entered the church with her brother, Mr. T. Lusted, of Paraparaumu, wore ivory crinkled crepe with small coatee and carried a bouquet of white hyacinths and .maidenhair fern. Her veil was of ivory net embroidered in silk and worn with touches of orange blossom. She was attended by Miss P. Spackman, of Wellington, who wore golden-brown lace, with long sleeves, shoes and hat of turquoise blue, and, carried a bouquet of golden-brown chrysanthemums, and maidenhair fern.\ i Mr. J. McGhee, Wellington, was best man. Several friends attended the reception, which was held, at the residence of. Mr. T. Lusted, brother of the bride. ' ' Mr. and Mrs. Keegan left later by car, the bride wearing a brown swagger costume, with touches of lemcn and smart brown hat. . ■-... ANNAND-KELLY. At St. Peter's Church, Terrace End, Palmerston North, on April 24, the wedding was solemnised of' Norma, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Kelly, of Tokomaru, to Mr. J. G. Annand, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Whitby James, and Mr. Porteous presided at the organ. Beautiful dahlias and Michaelmas daisies decorated the church. The bride looked charming in a slim-fitting frock of ivory honeycombe crepe, with cowl collar and slight train, and velvet shoes to tone. A beautiful embroidered veil was worn with a halo decorated with orange blossom buds, and the bouquet was composed of cream roses, gladioli, arid maidenhair fern./ The bride was attended by Miss Irvine, of Linton, as chief bridesmaid, and Miss Joan Kelly, sister of the bride. They wore dainty; frocks in pastel shades of pink and green respectively,,; with cascading frills on the skirts: and short sleevesV1 also" silver lame halos and shoes to mafch the frocks. Their bouquets consisted of pink roses, gladioli, delphiniums, and maidenhair, fern. C: - ■'[ :'; ■' :■•"•'. . '■■",-' ■•■>■:■ ■■' The*'chief bridesmaid also wore .a, sapphire ripg, and Miss Joan Kelly a necklace and earrings of crystal beads, both the gifts of the bridegroom. : • ■■•.-; Mr. Eric Marriott, of Wellington, was best man, ; and Mr. J. Cooper was groomsman^ a After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the Rosco rooms. Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Annand received the guests, the former wearing a frock of silk pique marocain and carrying a bouquet of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums,? red berries, and maidenhair ferns. Mrs. Annand's frock was of navy, and she carried a bouquet of red roses and maidenhair fern. The bride and bridegroom departed for the north, the bride wearing a tailored costume, navy hat, and shoes, and carrying a handsome Morocco leather handbag, the gift of the bridegroom. BROWNE—COCKBURN. 1A wedding of interest to many friends, was solemnised recently at All Saints' Church, Kilbirnie, when Hazel Joyce, only daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. H. C. Cockburn, of Rongotai, Wellington, was' married to Milton. George, youngest son of the ,late Mr. and Mrs. G. Browne, of, Wellington. The ' Rev. Mr. Davies. officiated, with, Miss Edith Lewis at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with her uncle, Mr. E. B. Peck (Blenheim), wore- a gown of parchment satin, cut on classical lines, finishing with a long train. Her beautiful embroidered veil was worn cap fashion, with a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a ' sheaf of beautiful white cactus dahlias and maidenhair fern. Tlie three bridesmaids, Miss Agnes Cocksedge, Miss Celia Peck (Auckland), and Miss May Clements, wore apple green taffeta frocks, all made alike with flared skirts and frills, and frilled neck trimming and cape sleeves, large picture hats of pale pink net, and pink shoes. They carried pink sheaves to tone. Mr. Ron Picton was best man, and Mr. Don Cambridge groomsman. The reception was held at the Airport Tea Rooms, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a smart black frock relieved with pale pink, and black velour hat. She carried a pink bouquet. Mr. and Mrs. Browne left by car for a tour of the north, the bride wearing a smart frock and wine velour coat, with musquash collar, and hat to match, and shoes, gloves, and bag to tone. HALL-7-TURRELL. Seldom has a wedding in' Christchurch aroused more general interest, states "The Press," than that celebrated at St. Barnabas' Church, Fendalton, on Wednesday ' afternoon, when Isabel Olive, second daughter of the late Mr. Edward Turrell, and of Mrs. J. F; Buchanan, Fendalton, was married to Mr. Percy. Hall, of Marlboroi?gh, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. vHenry Hall, Wellington. The popularity of the bride and bridegroom was shown by the large number of. visitors from the North Island, Marlborbugh, and various parts of Canterbury, who were present lat the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. F..8. Redgrave. Mr. George Turrell escorted his sister, and Mr. S;. Thrower was organist. .■, The church had been beautifully decorated by friends of the bride, hydrangeas, autumn flowers, and leaves, artistically arranged, making an effective setting for the frocks worn by the bride and her attendants. The bride's lovely frock was of ivory crinkle satin, the bodice being softly gathered to a deep triangular panel in front, and fine shirring added a finishing touch to the shoulders. The neckline was V-shaped in front, and from the elbows, the long sleeves, pointed over the hands, were trimmed with satin buttons. A ' folded satin belt was caught at the back of the

waist with a pearl clasp to form a drooped bow effect over the back panel of the skirt, which flared into a long oval train. A coronet of orange blossom, held in place her very long filmy veil of tulle, and orchids and freesias were arranged in her bouquet. Miss Beatrice Cowper (Dannevirke), Miss Ruth Wynn-Williams, and the Misses Helen and Nancy Buchanan, the bride's half-sisters, were the bridesmaids. Their frocks were of Marina blue moss crepe, cut on similar lines to the bride's frock with the exception oil the trains, which in the. bridesmaids' frocks were short and were formed^ by inset panels finely gathered to a point below the waistlines. Small buttons fastened the bodices at the back of the necklines, long bell-shaped sleeves had narrow turn-back cuffs, and belts composed of double rows of plaiting were caught into two roses at the back of the waistlines. Their head bandeaux were composed of cream velvet flowers, and cream begonias were arranged in their trailing bouquets. 1 Three little flower girls and one page were in attendance. They wer<! Misses June Anderson and Susan Turrell, nieces of the bride, Anne Hewson (Wellington),, and Michael Cotterill. The little, girls wore long frocks of Marina blue georgette trimmed with frilling on the cross-over collars and on the hemlines of the ankle-length skirts. Cream velvet roses were arranged in circlets on their hair, and they carried posies of.cream rosebuds. The little page wore a suit of Marina blue satin. Mr. Bryan Trolove (Marlborough) was best man, and the groomsmen were Messrs. R. Glasgow, T. Davies, and P. Vavasour (all of Marlborough). Messrs. Gordon McCredie, Frank Reid, E. Moore, and S. Critchley were the ushers. After the ceremony many guests were received at the home of the bride's mother iri Fendalton Road. The; reception rooms and a large marquee on the lawn were decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn foliage. Mrs. Buchanan wore a handsome frock of black georgette embroidered on the sleeves and revers and finished with a vestee of pale pink georgette. Her black felt hat was trimmed with a pink feather mount, and she wore a pink tulle scarf, and carried a bouquet of pale pink roses and begonias. The elegant trained frock worn by the bridegroom's mother was of navy blue silk crepe marocain, and her short cape to match was edged with fur. A satin sash in fuchsia shades was caught at the side of the waistline and fell to the hem of her skirt, the flowers in her bouquet being also of the fuchsia shades. Mrs. Gerald Anderson, the bride's sister, wore a tailored frock of mulberry angora cloth and a hat to tone.' For travelling, the bnde wore a black tulip frock of wool crepe made in tunic effect finished with a frill of satin to match. A row of metal clips of the same shade trimmed the left side of the tunic, which had square-cut epaulets. Her little velvet hat to match had an upturned brim, and she wore also a silver fox fur. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hall will make their home at "The Haldons," Awatere Valley. Marlborough. HA VERGAL—ANDERSON. A picturesque naval wedding of interest to friends throughout the Dominion was celebrated yesterday afternono at St. Mary's Cathedral, Parnell, states the "N.Z. Herald," when Miss Cherry Anderson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Anderson, Eastover, Bassett Road, Remuera, was married to Lieutenant (E) Christopher Ridley Havergal, H.M.S. Dlomede, only son of the Rev. C. Havergal and the late Mrs. Havergal, of Torquay,- England. The "Rev. P: Houghton, assisted by the Rev. G. T. Robson, officiated, and Mr. A. Pascoe played the wedding music. " ' The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a gown of ivory angleskin satin embossed with silver in a rose design. Fashioned on graceful lines, the bodice had a slightly draped neckline in the front and a deeper draping to the waist at the back. The long sleeves Were similarly draped from the elbow to the wrist. The skirt, which closely followed the lines of the figure, fell'gracefully into a long oval train, and was finished at the waist with a plaited, girdle of satin and silver. The veil of ivory tulle was arranged with a halo headdress of white jasmine, and she carried a shower armlet of lily of the valley, white jasmine and white roses. In attendance as bridesmaids were Miss Cecily Russell, Miss Babette Buddie (cousin of, the bride), Miss Lesley Waller, Miss Laura Mappin, Miss Denise Didsbury, and Miss Norma McCulloch, and acting as flower girls-were Jennifer Anderson, niece of the bride, and Gillian Russell. v The attendants made a charming group in frocks of ivory taffeta. The bodices, which were cut high in, the front and with a deep cowl draping at the back, were outlined with ruchings of taffeta. The bouffant skirts, which fell gracefully into short pointed trains, were shirred at the back of the waist and finished w^th a sash of satin and silver. They wore wreaths of natural delphiniums and leaves and carried bouquets of shaded delphiniums. The little girls were in long frocks of taffeta with short puff sleeves. They also wore wreaths and carried small bouquets of shaded delphiniums to match. The bridegroom was attended by Commander <E.) S. C. Chapman, H.M.S. Diomede, as best man. Acting as ushers were Lieutenant H. R. A. Kidston, Lieutenant R. E. Washbdurne, Mr. MacMillian Bull, and Mr. Neil Louisson. On leaving the church the bride and bridegroom passed through a guard of honour formed by officers of H.M.S. Diomede. Following the ceremony a largelyattended reception' was held at the home of the bride's parents, where the rooms were charmingly decorated with bowls of brilliantly-coloured chrysanthemums and hydrangeas. From the house the guests passed into a large marquee on the lawn, where tea was served and toasts honoured. Flowers in lovely tones of blue, arranged in crystal bowls, decorated the tables. Mrs. Frank Jervis, Mrs. H. Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. Harper, Dr. and Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. T. Cleary, Miss Jessie Elliott, and Miss Betty Herbert were among the Wellington friends invited to the wedding