WEDDINGS

Evening Star, Issue 21820, 8 September 1934, Page 22

WEDDINGS

CLEEVE-EDW ARDS—MARTIN. Sfc. Mary’s Church, Mornington, was tlie scone of a very picturesque wedding on Wednesday evening last, when Norah Jean, younger daughter of the late Mr 11. L. Martin and Mrs Martin, of Maori Hill, was married to Eric Roy Brcreton, youngest son of the late Mr W. Cleeve-Edwards and Mrs Clecve-Edwards, of Roslyn. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Vivian Fisher, and Mr Oliver was at the organ. The bride, who was escorted up the aisle by her brother, Mr W. Oswald Martin, was a dainty'figure in a gown of magnolia satin, moulded on low sweeping lines, the neckline featuring a high cowl. The Jong, closelyfitting sleeves were gracefully pointed over the hands and were fastened to the elbow by means of tiny loops and buttons. The outstanding feature was

the pleated fan-like train. Her veil of embroidered Brussels net was worn cap-fashion and held in place by a circlet of orange blossom .buds, ami'in her arm she carried a sheaf of lilies. She was followed by a group of four bridesmaids, and her train was carried by a page—woe Jimmie Paterson, who wore a suit of ciel blue velvet. Miss Molly Boyd’s frock of eau de nil satin was fashioned on long, Victorian lines, with puff sleeves of silk net vandyked into the satin. Miss Joan Tennent’s period frock was also of can de nil satin, featuring an intricately tucked bodice and a pleated skirt. The square neckline was finished with a large quilted collar, fastened with large silver buttons, and both carried posies of early primroses. Misses Beverley Boyd and Barbara Paterson were attired, in similar period frocks, and carried exquisite little, flower muffs edged with tiny frills of eau de nil satin. The best man was Mr Jim Gordon, of Southland," the groomsman Mr John Boyd, and Mr Brian Boyd carried out the duties of usher. Following the religious ceremony, a reception was held in the Somerset Lounge, which was ■ charm-, ingly decorated in an all-gold sceheme. The guests were received by Mrs. Martin, who wore a most becoming gown of black panne velvet, the cape lined with silver lame, and a large black picture hat, and carried a bouquet .of red camellias. ‘ She was assisted by Mrs Clceve-Edwards, whose frock of black lace featured a shoulder spray of pink roses, the same flowers trimming her black straw hat. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Warren Boyd, the latter wearing a graceful frock of cinnamon brown lace, with , a picture hat of fine

brown straw, trimmed with loops of turquoise ribbon; Mr and Mrs H. D. Tennent, the latter attired in a frock of turquoise mnteliis.se, with, a hat in darker tunings; Mr mid Mrs J. M. Paterson, Dr and Mrs A. J. Cottrell, Dr and Mrs Norman Speight, Mr and Mrs J. A. APGregor (Mount Linton), Mr and Mrs E. J. Smith, Mr and Mrs W. A. Scott, Mr and Mrs Douglas Taylor, Mr and Mrs T. APGregor, Mr and Mrs Keith Mitchell. Mr and Mrs A. J. Gillman, Nil - and Mrs S. P. Milams, Mr and Airs Stuart P. Cameron, Air and Airs F. J. Hanson, Bov. Vivian and Mrs Fisher, Alisses Scott, Spilman, Lake, Smith, Hoddinott, Nancarrow, Fcatherstonc. APGregor (2), and Reddcll, Alessrs C. 1!. Martin (Christchurch) - , Awdry Hall, H. B. Spence, and the Rev. Robert Blair. The bride travelled in a smart navy checked American tunic suit, fastened to a high neckline with large navy buttons. Her hat and shoes to tone completed a charming ensemble.

AITKEK—HILL. On Tuesday evening, at St. Michael and All Angels, i Anderson’s Bay, the wedding took place of Iris Almnc, the eldest daughter of Air S. Hill and the late Mrs Hill, of Anderson’s Bay, and Alex. William Aitkon, son of Mr and Airs E. J. Aitkcn, of Springfield and Otago Peninsula. .The Rev. Lionel Richards, of Invercargill, officiated, with Aliss Marjorie M‘Adam at the organ. The duties of the best man were carried out by Air Alex. Snuiil (cousin of the bridegroom), and Messrs A. E. Hill and C. APQueen were the ushers. Preceded intothe church by her three bridesmaids, the bride, who is tal laud slender, and carried a sheaf of palest blue irises, advanced to the altar beside her father. The bridal gown was of ivory French ring velvet, cut on Empire lines, with a high cowl neckline, the back of the skirt sweeping out into a long and_ graceful train. From a cap studded with pearls

the misty veil of parchment tulle, which was worn over the face, fell in billowy folds to a long train. This was carried by little Florrie Dawson, who wore a frock of ivory ring velvet, cut on early Victorian lines, with a cap of pearls on her head. The three bridesmaids —Misses Alargaret Alill, Bertha Rawlinson, and Vivienne Lnmby—all wore frocks of apple green ring velvet, cut on lines similar to that of the bride. Each wore halos of pink camelias and carried pink bouquets of camelias and japouica..

After the religious ceremony the guests motored to the Wilford Tea Gardens for the reception and dance that followed. They were received by the bride’s aunt, Miss Jeanne Harris, who was charmingly gowned in an ensemble of raisin brown silk regent with a smart swagger coat, a wide-brimmed shady hat of cinnamon Bankok straw wreathed with spring-coloured flowers, and carried a bouquet of freesias and maiden-hair fern. Mrs Kdward Aitken, the mother of the bridegroom, worn a smart black Frock relieved with white, a wide-brimmed hat of black straw, and carried a bouquet of pink camclias. Later _ when the happy couple left on their wedding tour, the bride wore a smart toilored costume of dark brown herringbone cloth, a plaid taffeta blouse, and a chic brown hat.

BB AITH.W AITE—SH A lIP. A wedding of interest to Dunedin people was celebrated on Tuesday, September 4, iu St. Paul's Cathedral, when Joan, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. B. Sharp, Green Island, was married to Joseph Lancelot (Tone), eldest son of Mr Percy Braithwaite. Mr John Wilkie was the best man, and Miss Eileen Sharp, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. The Rev. F. J. Ferry was the officiating clergyman, and the Rev. Lomas played the nuptial music. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was robed in white chiffon velvet fitted to the figure, and touched with diamante and orange blossom. A handsome honiton lace veil cascaded to the ground over a square train. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies and white camelias. Miss Eileen Sharp wore a frock of tiamo chiffon velvet draped at the neck and swathed to the figure. A. jaunty French cap of the same

material touched with a black osprey, black elbow gloves, and black velvet shoes completed a very smart ensemble. A striking bouquet of marigolds was carried. The guests; who numbered about eighty, were later entertained in the Somerset Lounge, where Mr and Mrs Sharp welcomed the guests. Mrs Sharp wore a rich ruby frock trimmed with gold, fitting to the figure, and with penguin sleeves. A very smart black velvet German toque was worn with this smart frock. Pink and white rhododendrons formed her bouquet. With Mr and Mrs Sharp were Mr and Mrs Braithwaite. The latter wore a frock of black lace over satin with handsome white fox furs. She carried a bouquet, of pink and white rhododendrons. Mr Tane Braithwaite is the grandson of an ex-mayor (Mr Joseph. Braithwaite) known in civic and social circles in Dunedin for many years. For travelling Mrs Tane Braithwaite wore a French wool frock in browm and fawn, with hat, bag, and shoes to tone, and over this a handsome musquash fur coat. REID—CLAKK. A pretty wedding was solemnised in First Church on August 29 when Louise Margaret, daughter, of Mr and Mrs D. Clark, of Dunedin, was married to William Paterson, elder son of Mr and Mrs W. P. Reid, of Oamaru. The officiating minister ivas the Rev. W. Allen Stevely. The bride, who entered on the arm of her father, looked beautiful in a gown of ankle-length wdiite satin, cut on fitting lines, and featuring a high cowl neckline. Her veil, which was arranged in a dainty_ cap over her forehead, fell in a train at the back. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies. The bridesmaid (Miss Bertha Arthur) was attired in a frock of lettuce green lace organza, befrilled at sleeves, and with frilled godets. She wore green shoes and hat to_ match, and carried a bouquet of jonquils. The little flower-girl (Alva Arthur) also wore lettuce green organza, anklelength, with shoes to match. She carried a posy of spring flowers. Thp bridegroom was attended by Mr Lex Clark, of Maheno, as best man. After the. ceremony a reception was held at the Strand Salon for immediate relations, at which Mr Stevely presided. After the usual toasts were honoured, congratulatory telegrams were read. Prior to her marriage the bride was entertained at several gift evenings by her friends, where many gifts were received.