CORONATION PAINTING

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 18, 22 January 1938, Page 18

CORONATION PAINTING

LONDON, January 1

Good progress is being made by Mr. Frank Salisbury with his painting of the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey. His large canvas, will not be over-crowded with figures, since he is limiting the number to 40. This involves a tremendous amount of work, however, since each is an individual portrait. The Queen has already given Mr. Salisbury a sitting'in her Coronation rdbes, and others who have sat for him (include the Duchess of Northumber-

stood in front of the house on a lawn nearby some' shady trees for the ceremony, which v/as performed by the Rev. Dr. F. H. Walsh. On either side of the bride and bridegroom were tall, delft blue Grecian urns filled with masses of blue and pink hydrangeas. The bride was all in pearl} white and her bridesmaids in pink. The Misses Margot Peacock, Joyce Nathan, and Pamela Fell were the bridesmaids, the latter being a Nelson cousin of the bride. Mr. J. C. Peacock acted in.loco parentis and gave Miss Levien away. The best ,man was Mr. Dick Wardell, of Masterton, and the groomsmen were Messrs. Douglas McHardy and Denis Blundell.

Pearl-tinted satin formed the bridal gown, which was made very simply with a high round neck, long tightfitting sleeves, and slender skirt slightly' ruched below the waist in front and forming a graceful train.- A tulle veil edged with gold formed a second trjin. It was held in place by a halo wreath of orange blossom and during the ceremony a short Veil of the tulle covered the bride's face. Her bouquet was of white Christmas lilies. The bridesmaids' soft pink frocks were of chiffon. The skirts were full and to the ground, and at the back they were gathered to give a bustle effect. ' The bodices had draped boatshaped necks and puff sleeves, and narrow velvet ribbon of a deeper shade of pink' encircled the waistlines, tying in front, the ends falling to the ground. On their heads the bridesmaids wore real flowers to match their bouquets, which consisted of carnations and larkspur in shades of pink.

THE RECEPTION.

The bridal party, Mrs. Webster (the bridegroom's mother), Mrs. J. C. Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Williams, Mrs. C. Y. Fell, and Mr. Richmond Fell, of Nelson (the bride's grandmother and uncle), stood in the shade of the trees and were greeted by the guests. Mrs. Webster was wearing a black crepe romaine frock with a beige yoke. Her hat was a wide black straw and she wore a shoulder spray of red roses. Mrs. Peacock's gown was of dull black crepe with a panel of old rose satin let into the front, and she wore a matching hat. Navy blue white flower-patterned chiffon and a wide hat were worn by Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Fell was wearing a picture frock in two shades of brown stiffened net and a hat to match. Long troughs filled with masses of pink sweetpeas made charming decorations on the tables in the marquee erected on the lawn at the side of the house for the' reception. Above the bridal party hung a floral wedding bell made by the bridesmaids. The wedding cake was pink and around it were grouped pink flowers.

The bride's going-away frock was of hydrangea blue patterned crepe de chine, trimmed with touches of green ahd' a sash edged with a fringe of green. Her small hat was navy blue, and she wore blue and white accessories. . ■ ;

A buffet dinner party.was held in the evening at Mrs. George Milne's home at Heretaunga, and afterwards the guests danced at Howell's Garage, Heretaunga. • Mr. arid Mrs. D. G. Webster will return to Wellington, in about a fortnight's time and will take up. their residence in a •-' flat in - .Murrayfield Avenue, off Tinakori Road.

land, as Mistress of the Robes, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Chancellor, the Great Chamberlain, the Lord Chamberlain, Lord Zetland, and four bishops.' During the next few weeks', 'other Coronation personalities will make their iisy to the artist's studio at Hampstead for their preliminary sketches. the painting is to be presented to the King on behalf of all the Dominion Governments as a symbol of Empire unity and it-is hoped that the presentation will be the occasion of an Imperial gathering at Buckingham Palace next summer. This should not be difficult to arrange, as it is. anticipated that several Dominion statesmen will, visit Great Britain next year in connection with the Empire Exhibition in Glasgow. . ..

mauve-shaded gladioli, roses, and carnations. . s

Mr. Charles Redwood, of Wellington, attended his brother as best man. The Rev. Father McDonald, of Hastings, officiated, and Nuptial Mass was celebrated. Messrs. Gordon and Nevison McDonald and Michael Studholme were ushers.

The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart with hydrangeas in tones of purples and pinks, and each pew had its' posy.

A' reception was held at Foster's Hotel, where Miss Meta Harrison, aunt of the bride, frocked in midnight blue and carrying Talisman (apricot) rosebuds, assisted by Mrs. Redwood, wearing a black and white ensemble and carrying scarlet roses, received the guests, numbering nearly 200.

Mr. and Mrs, Redwood will reside at Lower Hutt.

Wool Sale,

Wanganui was the hub of the universe on Thursday, When the first Wanganui wool sale of the season took place in the Opera House. Farming folk drifted in and out all day, finding the big building a cool retreat. Prices were disappointing, and anticipations of jiew frocks and holidays will not be fulfllle/ in many instances. The old rule of "no smoking" was relaxed for the buyers who were on the stage, and seeing this, many m the audience lit up, but the recent big fire had taught the authorities to take no chances, and to the disappointment of most onlookers, the orders -were "pipes but."

Personals,

Mrs. L. M. Lampe will leave on Monday for Hamilton and Auckland.

Mrs. P. Hunter, Palmerston North, is visiting her mother, Mrs. S. Birch, Westmere.

Miss May Chipperfleld is visiting Miss Texa Mclntyre at Roseneath.

Mr. W. J. Rogers, Mayor of Wanganui, and Mrs. Rogers are visiting Auckland to bid farewell to their daughter, Miss Alice Rogers, who will leave shortly for Suva to take up the position of assistant-mistress at the Girls' Grammar School.

Mr. and Mrs. V. Burton, Lower Hutt, are visiting Mr. and Mrs P. Clemance.

Miss J. Finlayson, Muritai, is visiting' Mrs. Guthrie and Miss Fraser.

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wells have returned to Sedgebrook from a holiday at Rotorua.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Nixon have returned from a camping trip to Rangitikei.

Mrs. Redwood and the Misses Redwood, Woodville, are Mr. Edgar McDonald's guests for the RedwoodMcDonald wedding today.

Mrs. H. J. Hindmarsh. who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. R. Neumann, at "Netherleigh," has returned to Christchurch.

Mrs. M McGrath - and ( Miss McGrath, Wellington, are visiting Wanganui. . ■. - .

Mrs. A. F,, Foot and Mr. and Mrs, F. S; Foot are visitors for the Redwood McDonald wedding. ■ .

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Good, Hawera, are also in Wanganui fbrithe wedding.