WEDDINGS

Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 152, 29 June 1935, Page 18

WEDDINGS

IBBOTTSON—NEWSON.

The wedding was solemnised recently at St. Thomas' Church, Newtown, of Doris, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Newson, Newtown, to Archibald, youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. A. Ibbottson, of Kilbirnie. The Rev". C. V. Rooke officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a beautiful frock of ivory lace slimly cut and with a slight train, the neck and sleeves having. a cowl effect. The embroidered veil, which was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom, fell gracefully over the train. Her bouquet was of white roses, carnations; gladioli, and maidenhair fern. Miss Joan Gadd was bridesmaid and wore a dainty blue frock, the neck being trimmed with a silver bow. and the skirt was fully flared. A halo of silver cord finished with little rosettes was worn as a headdress. Her bouquet consisted of pirik «• arnations and maidenhair fern. Mr. Tom Thomas was bes* man. After the reception the bride and bridegroom left for the north by car. McDOUGALL—DEANS. A charming wedding was recently solemnised at the Wesley Church, Taranaki Street, between Olive May, elder daughter c* Mr. Herbert F. and the late Mrs. Deans, of Opoho, Dunedin, and Donald, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. McDougall, Wellington. ■ The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Mr Geo. Johnson, looked charming in a gown of magnolia satin made with tight-fitting, frilled sleeves, cowl neckline, and a long train. Her handmade lace veil (lent by a close friend) was caught with a coronet of tiny orange blossoms, and she carried a sHeaf bouquet of, cyclamen, chrysanthemum, and lilies. The bride's sister, Mrs. S. Tripp, was matron of honour, and she wore a frock of coral pink chenille velvet, with a floral bandeau and bouquet of a similar shade. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Lyall Stevens as best man.

The wedding ceremony toas performed by a family friend of the bridegroom, the Rev. J. F. Martin, of Johnson ville.

A reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Stevens, uncle and

aunt of the bride, and later the newlymarried couple left by car, the bride travelling in a wine-coloured ensemble with hat and bag to match. CALLAGHAN—HOBBS. The marriage was solemnised recently at St. Mary of the Angels. Wellington, of Mary Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. T G. Hobbs. and Thomas Bell, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. T; J. Callaghan. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father O'Connor. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a beautiful gown of cream tree-bark satin moulded to the figure, and flaring gracefully from the knees to form a long pointed train. The train was prettily adorned with roses of the satin and silver lame, the deeplycowled neckline also being finished with these. Cowled sleeves finishing in points over the wrists were worn. A cream girdle encircled the waistline. Her long embroidered tulle veil (lent by the bride's sister) was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and carnations. The bridesmaid, Miss Maida Marshall, wore a pretty blue georgette frock, • flaring to the ankles with frills, the short puff sleeves were also trimmed with these, and she wore a silver girdle. Her bouquet was of pink roses and carnations. The bride, on leaving the church, was presented with a silver horseshoe by little Pat Doherty. Mr. R. Davis acted as best man. j A reception was held at the Southern Colledge Studio, the. guests' being received by, the bride's sister, Mrs. Suiter, who wore a gown of green'figured silk.

TEMPERANCE UNION

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE MEETS

A well-attended meeting of the district executive of- the Women's Christian Temperance Union was held recently at the Constable Street W.C.T.U. Rooms, with representatives from nearly all the branches in the district, including Masterton and Greytown. Mrs. Lopdell (vice-president) presided in the morning, and Miss Jones (district president, Masterton) in the afternoon. A comprehensive: report was received from Miss M. Lay, pominion organiser, on her recent visit -to this district, and appreciative reference' was made to her untirin*: efforts in! holding meetings, interviews, lectures, etc. » ' ■■'■".■". A motion of sympathy was passed with the friends and relatives of several prominent W.C.T.U. workers, with special reference to the loss of Mrs. McCombS and Mrs. Evans, M.A. Satisfaction was ' .-rescd at the honour paid to several. W.C.T.U. leaders in. the district to whom-Jubilee Medals had been presented, * the names of Mesdames Peryman and Tyler and Miss C. E. Kirk being mentioned. ' A useful discussion took place on plans of work, in view especially - oi the forthcoming polL The support of the W.C.T.U in Wellington district was assured in the work of, the New Zealand Alliance, . Bible-in-Schoots League, and Y.W.C.A. finance campaign. ■ . . Miss Jones conveyed an invitation from Masterton W.C.T.U. io hold the annual district convention in Masterton early in September. ■ A vote of thanks to the Wellington Union for kindly entertaining the executive concluded the business of the day. • . . .

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