POPULAR ALTON WEDDING

Hawera Star, Volume L, 10 January 1931, Page 6

POPULAR ALTON WEDDING

HUSTON—SUTHERLAND

(From a. Correspondent.)

A wedding which attracted wide interest in the Alton district and among a large circle of friends in other parts was solemnised at Knox Church, Pa tea, on Wednesday, December 31, when Janet Isabella Sutherland, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. A. Sutherland ,of Alton, was married to Archie John Huston, of Christchurch, eldest Ison of Mr and Mrs Iluston, of Matamata (formerly of Kakaramea). Both the families are well known and highly respected in the district and the union was an extremely popular one. The Rev. A. W. Smaill was the officiating minister.

The church was beautifully decorated with festoons of pink roses. A nosy of roses was placed at the end of each pew, while a handsome floral wedding bell was suspended over the heads of the happy couple. The decorations were arranged by Mrs H. S. Pauling, assisted by members of the congregation.

The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, presented a charming appearance in an anklelengtli frock of parchment-shaded silk georgette, with a long, islim-fitting bodice and sleeves, the gracefully falling skirt being inset with godets of parchment-coloured lace. Her beautifully embroidered veil was clasped with orange blossoms on one side. She carried a bouquet of roses and lilies and maidenhair fern, with small sprigs of heather. She was attended by her sister, Miss Leita Sutherland, and Miss Annie Huston, sister of the bridegroom, who were dressed alike in graceful ankle-length frocks of nil green georgette, with shoes to match, and shell pink felt hats with touches of green and silver, and they carried dainty bouquets of pale pink roses and carnations with sprays of maidenhair fern, the whole completing a- very charming toilette. The bridegroom was attended by Mr James Hmston as best man and Mr ,T. Logev (Christchurch) as groomsman. Mi ss Muriel Martin, who presided at j the organ, rendered appropriate music. Tn conformity with an old time marriage custom a satin-covered horseshoe was placed on the bride’s arm as the couple left the church. The good hick emblem was made by a friend of the bride, Mrs McDonald, and was placed in position by Miss Betty Jamieson. After the ceremony the happy couple left amidst showers of confetti for the reception, which was held at the Coronation Hall. Alton. The hall was decorated with pale pink and green streamers centred with floral bunches suspended from the ceiling and a large wedding bell over the centre of the head table, where the wedding .cake was placed. Tartan ribbon, sprigs of heather and Scotch thistles . lent additional charm, the whole being wonderfully attractive. The well-laden tables occupied all the space available in the hall and were decorated with many vases of sweet peas in shades ot pink and cream.

Over 200 guests were received at the entrance by the parents of the newlymarried couple. The bride’s mother wore a navy celanese ensemble, with hat to tone, and carried a uo.sy of golden roses and maidenhair fern, while Mrs Huston, mother of the bridegroom, wore a black crepe-de-chine frock embroidered with fawn and red and a black Bangkok hat, and carried a posy of red carnations and maidenhair fern. The toast list was notable for the many tributes paid to the popularity of the couple - and their parents, particular and frequent reference being made to the value of their work in the sphere of young people’s . Bible Class work and other branches of Christian endeavour. Mr Smaill presided and the principal toast was proposed by the Rev. G. Ireland (Wellington). He was supported by Messrs Jack Sargent (Christchurch) and W. Carmichael (Auckland), and the response was given by Mr A. J*. Huston. Other toasts wore: “The Bridesmaids” (proposed by Mr A. J. Huston and responded to bv M r James Huston); “The Bride’s Parents” (Mr D. Wards, of Okaiawa —Mr H. A. Sutherland): “The Bridegroom’s Parents” (Mr Hemingway—Mrs Huston) ; “Absent Friends” (Mr J. McGregor, of Stratford —Mr Foxon, of R.angiora); “The Unmarried Ladies” (Mr E. K. Cameron, of Hawera—-Mr Logev, of Christchurch); “The Rev. and Mrs Smaill” (Mr G. K. Tarrant—Rev. Smaill). From the home of the bride’s parents the guests gave the honeymoon couple an enthusiastic send-off on their motor tour of the North Island. The bride was attired in a frock of floral georgette in shades of brown, with brown celanese coat and hat, and shoes to tone, and a handsome fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. The gift of the bride to the bridegroom was a silver shaving outfit, and the bridegroom’s gifts to. the bridesmaids were dainty pink shinestone necklets. Many beautiful and valuable presents were received. The future home of Mr and Mrs Huston will he in Papanui, Christchurch. An enjoyable social was held in the evening, there being a large number of friends present. The guests included many relatives and friends from distant parts of New Zealand and over 50 telegrams were received from absent friends.