WEDDINGS

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 1, 2 January 1937, Page 16

WEDDINGS

HALL—CARRUTHERS. On December 30, at the Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Otaki, the marriage took place of Phyllis Jane, elder daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. J. Carruthers, Petone, to Albert Hall, Wellington, formerly of Brierley Hills, England. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Jackson, and the bride was attended by Miss Nessie Prentice. The best man was Mr. Frank Lysons, Wellington. ARMIT—RYAN. The Clarence Road Methodist Church, Christchurch, was tastefully decorated with Christmas lilies and cream roses for the marriage of Eileen Beatrice, eldest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. H. Ryan and John McNaughton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Armit, Karori. The bride's father performed the ceremony, and Mr. V. J. Gamble escorted the bride. The trained bridal gown of white satin was made with inset panels in the train of silver lace. White flowers finished the high neckline. The long sleeves were pointed over, the wrists,

and the note of silver was repeated in the plaited girdle and silver cap from which fell the hand-embroidered tulle veil caught with clusters of orange blossom. The bride carried a sheaf of St. Joseph lilies. She was attended by her two sisters, Misses Gwen and Molly Ryan and Miss Margaret Armit j (sister of the bridegroom). They wore trained frocks of georgette, Miss G. Ryan's beingof daffodil and Misses Molly Hyan and Margaret Armit's of apple green georgette, patterned with large yellow roses. Their hats, with satin crowns and wide tulle brims were trimmed with rosebuds, and the 4 chief bridesmaid carried a posy of yellow rosebuds, and the other two posies of abutilons and maidenhair fern.

Mr. A. Clyde Holden, Dunedin, was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan held a reception at Dixieland, Mrs. Ryan wearing a navy satin dress, relieved with pink, and a navy hat, and carrying a bouquet of shaded pink carnations. Mrs. Armit (mother of the bridegroom) wore a cornflower blue lace frock mounted on oyster satin, with a satin georgette coat and baku hat to match, her bouquet being of pink sweet peas and cornflowers. The bride travelled in a grey suit worn with a navy hat and navy blouse, both having touches of pink. The accessories were navy blue, and a squirrel stole, the gift of the bridegroom, was also worn.

WHITEFIELD—VIBEKT. The wedding was solemnised recently at St. Peter's Church, Willis Street, by the Rev. Archdeacon Bullock, of Marjorie Alice, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Vibert, of Masterton, and Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Whiteneld, of Kelburn, Wellington. Mr.- Sidney Short presided at the organ. The bride, who was escorted by Mr. E. W. King, wore a charming gown of ivory satin beaute cut on classical lines, with a graceful train. The veil was caught with a coronet of orange blossom and she carried a trailer bouquet of white roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Madg'e Whitefield, sister of the bridegroom, wore a frock of apple green georgette and Dolly Varden hat. to tone, trimmed with pink flowers. She wore matching mittens. Her bouquet was of pink roses and maidenhair fern. Shirley Major acted as flower girl wearing a dainty ankle length frock of pink georgette frilled from the waist with silver trimmings, and was wearing shoes to match. She wore a silver petalled halo and carried a silver basket of pink sweetpeas and carnations. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. J. C. Sullivan. The reception was afterwards held at Scott's Tearooms, Manners Street, the room being tastefully decorated with Christmas lilies. " The guests were received by parents and friends • of the bridal couple.

RANKIN—CARR. ] The wedding was solemnised recently of Gwenneth Carr, only daughter of Mrs. E. Carr, Eastbourne, and Neville Haldane Rankin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rankin, Feilding, at St. Alban's Church, Muritai, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. C. A. Kreeft. The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Mr. C. B. Kline, Wellington, wore a charming frock of fine filmy white needlerun lace over white satin made with a tunic effect, having ft

mutton sleeves, and caught in at the waist with a swathed satin belt finished with a posy of hand-made flowers. The veil which was lent by a friend, was worn over the face and held in place by a complete halo of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of cream and apricot roses arjd maidenhair fern.

The bridesmaid, Miss Nesta Parry, Waimate cousin of the bride, wore a dainty old-world frock of floral stiffened net made with poplin, puffed sleeves, and fichu of rows of cream Valenciennes lace, the belt being of amethyst velvet. Her picture hat was a cream lace crinoline trimmed with heliotrope spray, and her bouquet was of sweet peas to tone and maidenhair fe rn - „ ~ Mr. J. Cole, Palmerston North, was best man.

The bride's mother wore a navy floral georgette frock with full sleeves, large flame shoulder spray to tone, and navy picture hat of fine straw. She carried a bouquet of flame-coloured roses and maidenhair fern. The guests were entertained at a buffet luncheon held at the residence of the bride's mother. When Mr. and Mrs. Rankin left by aeroplane for the south, the bride was wearing a frock of pleated honey-gold

cloque crepe with nigger-brown hat and accessories.

HIGGSt-HANNAH. i A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Thomas's Church, Newtown, on December 23, when Constance, third daughter of Mrs. Hannah and the late Mr. Hannah, Wellington, was married to George,' third son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H, .Higgs, Tiro Tiro Road, Levin. The Rev. Mr. Robke officiated. ' The bride, who-was escorted by her uncle, Mr.. Holmes, wore a frock of white satin, and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations and maidenhair fern. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Kuby Higgs (chief), sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Lorna Holmes, cousin of the bride. Their gowns were fashioned alike in pale blue crepe de chine with matching shoes. They wore hair-bands of blue and white flowers, and carried bouquets of red carnations and maidenhair fern. . Mr. E. C. Higgs. (Hawke's. Bay), brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr. WvSt. Martin, groomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the St. Thomas's Hall, where about 60 guests were, entertained'by Mr. and Mrs. Holmes. • Mrs. Holmes wore a handsome gown of maroon and white silk marocain with hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of red carnations. The usual toasts were honoured, and the happy young couple received a host of congratulations. When Mr. and Mrs. Higgs left on their honeymoon. the bride wore a : smart model ensemble of pale blue. ; Their future home will be in Welling- : ton.