CHATWIN—TRUSCOTT.

Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 92, 20 April 1938, Page 14

CHATWIN—TRUSCOTT.

Easter Monday was the scene of a wedding of widespread interest when the marriage was solemnised in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Pahiatua, by the Rev. H. F. Wilson, of Eunice Gertrude/younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs.' G. W. Ghatwin, of "Sherbourne," Pahiatua,. to Leslie Arthur, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Truscott, of "Craigie-Burn," Springston, Canterbury.. ■ . , The white and gold floral decorations in the church harmonised with the colour scheme of the bridal party. The bride wore a graceful gown of vellum tinted fine Albene lace cut on Empire lines, and forming a scolloped, edged oval train. The Medici collar was edged with satin loops, and at the neck was a posy' of orange blossoms. From the front neck to hemline satin buttons appeared and the long arid tight-fitting. sleeves came to a point over the hand. • Her beautiful veil (lent by a friend) of vellum tinted Brussels lace arid net formed a long train; and was attached to the [head by a halo coronet of orange blos-

soms. Pier beautiful sheaf of cream chrysanthemums completed an artistic toilette.

The bridesmaids were Miss Emmeline Ashby, of Palmerston North, and Miss Marjory Vowell, of Feilding (cousin of the bride), wearing particularly attractive gowns in redingote style. Cut on princess lines with high Medici collar the redingotes of Mexican fuchsia chiffon velvet and fastened with a gold buckle at the waist lines, were worn over 'floral brocade. Gold corded Juliet caps were worn, and each carried a sheaf of golden chrysanthemums. Ruth Chatwin, the bride's niece, was a flowergirl and wore a Victorian frock, also of Mexican fuchsia chiffon velvet, and a golden cap. She carried a posy of autumn flowers. Mr. Hugh Fairweather, of Christchurch, was best man, Mr. F. L. Chatwin, of Wellington (brother of the bride), was groomsman. The ushers were Messrs. G. L. Chatwin and Gordon Truscott. Mr! J. D. " Q. Crewe was at the organ, the service being fully choral. As the bridal'party left the vestry after the ceremony, the bride was presented with two lucky emblems. The first—a floral horseshoe by her niece, Fay Chatwin, and the second—a silver

shoe filled- with flowers from Mrs. Eotheringham, of Wellington.- ---/■ The guests—numbering approximately 130—were afterwards received at "Sherbourne". by the bride's parents, Mrs. Ghatwin wearing a gown of.navy mariette patterned with' appliqued leaves of lacquered Paisley satin and navy velour hat. Her bouquet-was Of autumn flowers. Mrs. A. B: Truscott, the bridegroom's mother, wore-a smart model frock of black taffetas, the full skirt being banded with black; velvet, and she wore a small, black hat to match. Her bouquet was of-. pastel shades. Both these latter bouquets were made by Mrs. L. T. Herbert, a friend of the bride. : ■ ■' :

Miss- Chatwin,- aunt; of the bride, wore a frock of black and gold, with smart black and gold hat to match. Miss D; -A. Chatwin, .of -Wellington; the bride's sister, wore bright- ■ red ninon over crepe . der chine in redingote style, with red shoes and posy to match. Visitors w.ere present from WellingtotvWairarapa, Manawatu, and Canterbury. : . , -.. . ■• '•■-. ■' -

■ A short-toast list was presided over by Mr. P. R. Boagey, .who also apologised, for guests absent from the district and friends and -relatives living at long distances, who were unable to be present. ■ Many telegrams of felicitation were read, and. vocal, sp.lo's, which were much appreciated, were rendered' by Miss D. Junker; and Mr. T. Dowds.. . -.'....

The numerous handsome wedding gifts were on display and much admired. During the .latter part .of. the evening dancing was indulged in.

■ When Mr. and' Mrs. L. A.Truscott departed'on their honeymoon, the latter'wore a smar.t braided frock of London tan, under a brown Peschaniki coat, with hat and shoes to tone.