WEDDINGS

Evening Star, Issue 21811, 29 August 1934, Page 13

WEDDINGS

TALBOT—STATHAM. A perfect spring day greeted Tuesday’s bride—Miss Mary Statham, only daughter of the late Major btathara and Mrs Statham, of Maori Hill, Dunedin, for her marriage to John, only son of Mr and Mrs C. J. .Talbot, of Pahuna, Fairlie. ; The ceremony, which took place at St Marv’s Church. Momington, was performed by the Bov. Vivian Fisher, assisted by Canon btatham (grandfather of the bride), while Miss Chrissie Talbot was at the organ. The bride, who was escorted to the altar by her brother, Mr W. Statham, made a lovely picture in a gown of white pebbly crepe cut on long* straight lines and ending in a graceful train. The' bodice fell off the shoulders, and the long sleeves were set low on the arms. On her hair she wore & wreath of orange blossoms, and her veil of Brussels net fell from the nape of the neck. In her arm she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Her only bridesmaid, Mies Edna Grecnslnde, wore a frock of daffodil angel skin, cut on simple lines. The neckline was square’ and edged with an accordion-pleated frill, and the sleeves fell over- her hands. Her hat of green straw had a wide drooping brim and was tied under the hair at the back with a green bow. Green gloves and shoes and a posy of primroses carried out the spring-like effect. The church was daintily decorated with blossom and spring flowers, and during the signing of the register Miss Nancy Talbot rendered a solo. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Tom M'Kellar, of Christchurch, as best man. The reception which followed the religious ceremony was held at “To Della,” Hawthorn avenue, the. home of Mr.and Mrs E. J. Smith. The" guests were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a becoming frock of turf green georgette and lace, with a straw bat to tone, and carried a bouquet of ranunculi in shades of purple. , ... Mrs Talbot (mother of the bridegroom) wore a navy ensemble, with a wide brimmed navy straw hat featuring a hailstone spotted band, her bouquet was of violets and primroses with a touch of pink. Airs Smith’s frock was of beige lace, with this she wore a wedgewood blue straw hat and fox furs.

RUSSELL—CARR. The marriage was quietly solemnised by Dean Cruickshauk at St. Paul s Cathedral on,Saturday evening, August 18, of Joan Mary, only daughter of the late W. J. Carr and Airs Carr, of Dunedin, to Herbert John, only son of the late Mr Russell and Airs E. L. Russel], of Wellington. The bride, who was escorted to the altar by her uncle, Mr E. G. Alonk, of Dunedin, was attired in a charming and modish ensemble of black-and-white matalasse, which was bolted at the natural waistline. Her spring hat of black and white silk was wide in the brim and "displayed the new front droop and shallow crown. She wore black velvet slippers with sheen hose and gauntlet gloves of white kid, and carried a bouquet of violets and rod and mauve anemones masked by maidenhair fern. She was attended by Atiss Ilona Darling, of Dunedin, whose smart gown of maize and brown showed the new capelet. A large drooping brimmed hat was trimmed to tone with her frock, and her bouquet of autumn-tinted blooms was a harmonious accessory. Air Jack Dickson was best man. Following the religious ceremony a reception was hold at Wain’s Hotel, Airs Carr (the mother of the bride) wearing a smart gown of mauve satin and georgette and a chic coat of black cloth with hat to match, apd carrying a bouquet oi freesias, violets, and narcissi. For travelling the bride was charmingly attired in a nut brown cloth coat over a toning silk frock with hat, etc., to match. The young couple will make their future home in Auckland. DAVIDSON—WIKLAND. A pretty wedding took place at the Bungalow .Tea Rooms on Wednesday evenum, August 22, the contracting parties” being Jessie Olive, second youngest daughter of Air and Airs "Andis Wikland. “ Clonbaven,” Alosgiol, and James Davidson, of Tullocklea, Hokonui, Southland. The officia-

TJie bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of angel skin satin, cut on clnssieal lines and falling in graceful folds to her feet. The sleeves were brought to a peak over the baud, and the neckline finished with a ruffle. Her train was held by her little page boy, fan M'Kelvie, of Mataura. A coronet of orange blossoms held her veil in place, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of cream freosias and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her youngest sister Mildred as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of shell pink crepe dc chine with godets of lace and a lace coatee. A lace cap to tone was worn, and she carried a bouquet of pink and cream fresias and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Donald M'Cray, of Hokonui/ as groomsman. The guests were received in the lounge by the bride’s mother, who wore a gown of navy crepe do chine with coat and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of yellow narcissi and cream freesias. Later the happy couple left for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a navy bine ensemble with hat to match and furs. Their home will be Tullocklen, Hokonui, Southland. DEMPSTER—STRAIN. On Wednesday, August 1, a very pretty wedding was solemnised at the St. Clair Methodist Church between Doortliy Margaret, only daughter of Mrs and the late J. A. Strain, of “ Stanthorpe,” Milburn, and John Ronald, second sou of Mr and Mrs George Dempster, Edendale, Southland. Thq Rev. Reay, a friend of the bride’s family, performed the ceremony, and Miss Myrtle Denton presided at the organ. The church wac artistically decorated by friends of the bride in pastel shades to tone with the frocks.

The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr James Taylor, looked charming in a shell pink georgette frock cut on long, graceful lines, the train falling from three flounces across the back of the skirt. The long sleeves, puffed above the elbow, were finished at th© wrist by dainty tulle rucking, the same being carried out at the neck and shoulder lines. A wide sash of slightly deep-toned panne velvet was arranged in an artistic bow at the back. She wore a beautiful pink tulle veil, falling from a lace cap and held in place by a circlet of pink-orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and camellias. The bridesmaid, Miss Juanita Dempster (sister of tbe bridegroom), wore a frock of Nil green georgette, with flounces falling from V-shaped yoke and hips, and finished with panne velvet sash and bow. \ A picture hat trimmed with pink roses and shoes to tone, together with a bouquet of pale bronze chrysanthemums, completed a charming picture. Patricia Lowery, the flower girl, who looked very sweet in a lime georgette, with tight-fitting bodice and anklelength flared skirt, with- frilled godets and picture hat to match, carried a cascade of bronze chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Mr Ralph Greene carried out the duties of best man, and Mr David Strain acted as groomsman. While tbe register was being signed Mrs Reay rendered an appropriate solo. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Hydro, Tea Rooms, where the guests were received by the bride’s mother, Mrs Strain, who wore a becoming frock of mulberry, with hat and bouquet to tone, and Mrs Dempster, mother of -the bridegroopi, in a smart frock of black georgette and lace, with a black hat, trimmed with white osprey and carrying a bouquet of violets and narcissi.

When the happy couple departed, amidst showers of confetti, the bride was wearing a black fur, coat with skunk collar and cuffs, a gift from the bridegroom, over a very smart tunic frock of cherry wool georgette, with hat, shoes, and handbag to match. Mr and Mrs Dempster left by car on route for Christchurch. WILSON—FLETCHER. A pretty wedding of considerable local interest was solemnised in the Balclutha Presbyterian Church on Monday afternoon, when Vera Clark, only daughter of Mr D. Fletcher, Stewart street, Balclutha, was married to Wm. Frederick T. Wilson, oldest son of Mr and Mrs F. Wilson, Invercargill. Rev. F. M'Donald (Kaitangata) officiated, and Miss D. Matheson presided at the organ. The church had been beautifully decorated by friends of the bride, and the ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of friends and well-wishers.

The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a becoming ankle-length frock of white georgette inset with Brussels lace, with puff sleeves and lovers’ knots. She woro a lace veil affixed to the head in mob-cap style caught at the sides with orange blossom and forming a train. Shoes and stockings en suite and a pretty bouquet of freesins and maidenhair fern completed her toilette. She was attended by Miss Winnie Budge (of Dunedin), who was attired in a frock of pink georgette, with coatee, mob cap of pink lace, with spray of flowers and bouquet of freesias to tone. Miss Doreen Tweedie was the flower girl, and she was dressed in an anklelength frock of pink georgette frilled to the waist. She wore a 'bandeau of pink flowers and carried a bouquet to tone. Mr D. Fletcher (brother of the bride) carried out the duties of best man. Whilst the register was being signed Miss Elsie Houleston sang a solo very acceptably. As the bridal party left the church the members of the Balclntha Hockey Club formed a guard of honour, and the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by Master Colin Twoedio. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and guests to the number of about sixty adjourned to the Kiwi Tea Booms, where a repast was partaken of. The usual toasts were enthusiastically honoured and a largo number of congratulatory telegrams were read. The young couple left by the evening express for the north, the bride travelling in a navy frock, coat of similar colour, with hat, shoes, stockings, and purse to match. The bridegroom’s present to the bridesmaid was a crystal necklet, and to the flower girl a gold bangle. Mr and Mrs Wilson were the recipients of a large number of useful and valuable gifts, tokens of the esteem in which they are held.