Evening Wedding

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20634, 9 December 1941, Page 7

Evening Wedding

Gordon—Lougher

Artistic decorations of blue delphiniums and Christmas lilies, intermingled with maiden-hair fern, provided a picturesque setting at St. Andrew’s Church, Cobden street, recently, for the marriage of Ida Agnes, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Lougher, Te Karaka, to William Alexander, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Gordon. Dc Lautour road. Gisborne. The Rev. A. J. 11. Dow officiated.

The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a lovely gown of deep magnolia-shaded lace mounted on matching satin. Cut on fitting lines, the bodice was ornamented with buttons down the back and the graceful skirt swept into a very full train. A coronet of pearls and orange blossom held in place her beautifully embroidered veil, and a shower bouquet of Christmas lilies and cream rosebuds was carried. The bride’s only ornament was a single string of pearls.

The bridesmaids were Misses Ethel Harvey and Joyce Doran. Each wore a corselette frock of cerulean blue taffeta showing a heart-shaped neckline and a sash tied in a bow at the back. A short veil of cyclamen pink net caught to the head with a top-knot of delphiniums and azaleas, and net mittens repeating the colour note were worn by each attendant, a bouquet of pink carnations and delphiniums, combined with asparagus fern, completing the ensemble. The bridegroom’s two little nieces, Betty Maidens and Gloria Gordon, made attractive flower girls in frocks of blue frilled taffetas. They wore shepherdess hats of cyclamen pink net and carried muffs of the same material.

Mr. Jack Gordon, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. and Mr. Dick Clay was groomsman. After the ceremony, over 100 guests were entertained at a reception in Le Grand Cafe.

Mrs. Lougher, mother of the bride, was wearing a navy blue frock printed in mauve and petunia tonings with a plain navy coat and hat to match. She carried a bouquet of mauve Spanish irises and daisies, intermingled with asparagus fern. Mrs. Gordon, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of black velvet, accented with touches of red floral applique, and a black hat. Her bouquet was of red carnations and Jacobean lilies. The bride travelled in a smart, frock of navy blue crepe romaine with white trimmings, worn with a matching hat and navy accessories. The handsome three-tier wedding cake was the gift of friends in Dannevirke.

Tennis at Te Hapara

Pastel-shaded , sweet peas were chosen by the hostesses, Misses N. Murphy and B. McKay, for the decoration of the tea table at the Te Hapara Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon. Among the players were Mrs. E. Jackson; Misses N. Murphy, B. McKay, M. Dempsey, P. Talbot, B. Cameron, P. Colbert, P. Cleary, N, Aylward, S. Martin, J. Mill, N. Sweeney, M. Parker, H. Cranswick, L. Blake, J. Mclntyre, B. Lockwood, J. Paterson. 11. Corbett, M. Williams, and N. Ansell. Titirangi Tennis Club Members of the Titirangi Lawn Tennis Club took full advantage of the delightful weather conditions prevailing on Saturday afternoon, and the keenly-contested games were thoroughly enjoyed. The hostesses were Misses F. Johnstone and V. Patterson, shaded antirrhinums being used with artistic effect in the decoration of the tea tables. Among the players were Mesdames G. Geddes. K. Waite, G. Heighway, A. Vickers, V. Stubbings, C. Miller, and M. Clarke; Misses F. Johnstone, M. Armstrong, J. Dow, V. Patterson, L. and O. Whitty, R. O’Gorman, Z. Prendergast, D. and P. Peterson, E. Doyle, L. Waite, B. Russell, T. Arrowsmith, G. Henderson, N. Francis, P. Keane, D. Fraser, I. Little, and N. Miller. a Sunday School Entertainment The Parish Hall, Derby street, was en fete on Saturday afternoon, when, as a prelude to breaking-up for the summer recess, the children of Holy Trinity kindergarten and intermediate Sunday schools were entertained at a party. Tine weather was kind, and the CO little folk spent a very happy time out-of-doors. In the hall, multi-coloured streamers formed an effective setting for the long tea table, which was laden with all the good things dear to childhood, and further enhanced with streamers and vividly-tinted flowers, artistically arranged round the handsome pink Christmas cake. The highlight of the afternoon was the arrival of Santa Claus, who handed to each child a small gift. Much of the credit for the* success of the occasion was due to the efforts of the organisers, Miss C. Gilmer, superintendent of the kindergarten, Mrs. F. 11. Moles, and Miss J. McGregor. Guiders Entertained Informality was a feature of the delightful party given by Mrs.- J. Bray, Gisborne district commissioner of Girl Guides, and Miss H. Humphreys, Poverty Bay provincial secretary, at the Gisborne Hotel on Saturday night for Miss Mary Fergusson, a lone guider, who has been selected for overseas service in association with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Artistic decorations of hydrangeas and Iceland poppies created a happy atmosphere. Amusing competitions were arranged for the entertainment of the guests, and the winners, Miss Fergusson and Miss J. Robb, were suitably rewarded. In conveying good wishes to Miss Fergusson, Mrs. Bray, on behalf of the commissioners and Gisborne district guiders, asked her to accept a handsome leather writing case and fitted leather hold-all. The gifts and good wishes were acknowledged in a charming manner by Miss Fergusson. Supper Was served' informally.

Birthday Party

A delightful birthday party was held on Saturday last at the residence of Mrs. R. Burgess. Aberdeen road, to celebrate the third birthday of betson Jimmy. The children enjoyed games and treasure hunts in the garden, after which they partook of a delicious party tea. Among the little ones present were Alec, Pauline and Nonie Mackay, Margaret McLean, Mable and Biil Allen, Peter Keiha, Janet and Malcoln Beil, Cherry Kane, Doreen and Jonny Newcomb, Richard Pearce, Margaret and Shirley and Peter Brown-Baylis, Fredia and Rex Jones, Frank. George. Brian and Iris Single, Leslie and Mable Crosby, and Marie Cross. Studio Break-up Party

On Saturday afternoon a most enjoyable breaking-up party was held by Miss Bobbie Scott at her studio, to mark the conclusion of the year’s work.

Games and competitions proved to he of great interest. Two competitions were won by E. Brownlie and N. Smith respectively. Miss Scott presented -the medal for highest marks gained in the recent examinations to Marie Samuels, and the Studio Shield for the most consistent worker to Pauline Maekie and Ruth Johns.

A delicious afternoon tea, with ice cream, was served, and at the conclusion lhreo cheers were given for Mrs. T. H. Berry, studio pianist. The guests included Mesdames Courtney, Bell. Sargent, Johns, Cunningham, Smith. Story, Briant, Allen. Newman, Marshall. Maekie, Brownlie, Cram and Scott; Misses J. Sargent, E. Courtney. M. Samuels, J. and M. Allen, V. and E. Brownlie. R. Carruthers, V.. ,J. and M. Smith, J. Cunningham. R. Johns. P. Maekie, J. Bell, A. Cram. F. Maekie, S. and J. Sargent, E. Chrisp, K. and M. Hickie, N. Smith, G. Clapham, M. Dwyer, B. and A. Smith. C. Kane. P. Hogan, N. Burgess, J. Stevens, D. Sewell; B. and P. McFarlane, M. and R. Briant, J. and D. Morrow, G. McGaveston, J. Lawler, B. Gray, V. Grail, E. Hogan. V. Newman, G. Anderson. P. R'ickard, U. Bridgeland, C. and L. McFarlane and C. Story; Masters W. and B. Fryer and B. Story; Mr. W. H. Scott. Successful Garden Party

As a result of the very successful garden party conducted by the members of the Methodist Church at the riverside home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Bignell on Saturday afternoon, it is expected that the church trust funds will benefit to the extent of £45. Weather conditions were all that could be desired and the picturesque garden provided an ideal setting for a large attendance. The Rev. A. Blakemore, in welcoming those present, took the opportunity of thanking Mr. and Mrs. Big; nell for again allowing the use of their beautiful grounds for the garden party. Mr. Blakemore also said that such functions had a social value, giving people a very happy means of social intercourse, as well as helping the church financially. Well-stocked stalls were advantageously placed under the trees, and games and competitions protided entertainment. A programme of music contributed by the Salvation Army Band added to the enjoyment of the afternoon.

The stall-holders were: —Mesdames A. R. Smith, A. Sealey, G. Holmes and 11. Burr, novelties: Mesdames Chiles and Turley, Fireside Club; Mesdames H. J. Poole, P. Mclntyre, H. Smith and E. H. Marriner, cakes; Mesdames Hudson, Hoe and Carter, Mangapapa stall; Mesdames Lory, Fletcher, Clare, Rutherford and Glassford and Misses Tarr and McKeague, Te Hapara stall; Misses I. Box, M. Forge, J. Moore, and L. Bignell, sweets; Mrs. Langford, flowers. Those in charge of the pastimes and competitions were: Miss C. Foster, putting; Mr. W. Poole, bowls; Mr. F. Butler, hat trimming; Mesdames W. Poole, Weakley and Gordon, cooking. A treasure hunt organised by Mrs. F. FI. Parker was won by Audrey Fowler and John McCulloch, Monica Shandley, Adrienne Dunfoy and Jean McCulloch emerging' the winners in the infantsL section. Twenty-three entries were received for the baby show, and the judge. Captain Sturmey, matron of the Edward Murphy Home, assisted by Mr. T. FI. Garrett, made the following awards: —Under six months, Lorraine Hughes. Over six months and under 15 months:—Kenneth McKinley. Over 15 months and under two years:— Derrick Tarr. In the cooking section prizes were awarded as under:—Toffee, Mrs. Foster; iced-sponge, Mrs. R. Humphreys; plain sponge, Miss I. Knowles; pikelets, Mrs. Gordon; scones, Mrs. Ferguson; shortbread, Miss Washer. Afternoon tea was served under the direction of Mrs. J. Chrisp, assisted by Mesdames Forge, Quane, Holt, Stichbury, Wildish, Butler and Preston; Mesdames E. Smith and V. Bignell. ___________