WEDDING

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 156, 17 June 1936, Page 11

WEDDING

Tihema—Hunia A very pretty Maori wedding was solemnised in St. -Luke’s Church, Casllecliff, AVauganui, on Saturday, Juno 6, when the marriage took place between Paeroa, eldest daughter of Mr ami the late Mrs. Kawuua Hunia, of Parcwanui, Bulls and Putiki, and Henry, second son of the late Air. and Mrs. Tihema Henaro, of Turangarere, Taihape. The service, at the bride’s request, was conducted in the Maori tongue, and was performed by the Rev. Kokili, of I’utiki. Escorted by her cousin, Mr. A. Phillips, the bride made a charming picture in her bridal frock of satin radiante, cut on classical lines and finished with a train. Her beautiful veil of embroidered tulle, which was kindly lent by a close friend, was held in place by a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms. She carried a cascade bouquet of carnations, chrysanthemums, winter roses and maidenhair fern. As the bride left the church she was presented with a silver horseshoe by little Mary McGlarry. The bride was attended by Miss Wai Hunia (sister of the bride) and Miss Mary Abraham, who were attractively gowned in ankle length frocks of powder blue crepe alvep, drawn high at the neck. The sleeves were Russian in effect and tho streamlined skirts were split in front with silver girdles finishing the waist line. They also wore blue and silver halos and silver shoes and carried bouquets of chrysanthemums and roses. The little flower girl, Maria Tauri (cousin of the bride), wore an ankle length' period frock also of powder blue crepe alvero, and carried a posy of pink chrysanthemums, mignonette, and daphne. Tho duties of best man were carried out by Mr. T. Grey, while Air. C. Collard acted as groomsman. A reception was held at the Town Hall, where over 70 guests gathered to wish the young couple tho best of luck. In the evening a dance was held in the Castlecliff Town Hall.

Dick—de Norville A large number of guests and interested friends assembled at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church at 6.45 last evening to witness the marriage of E:iid Evelyn, third daughtei of Mr and Mrs John Dick, Raffles street. Napier, to Jack T-toland, son of Mr and Mrs W. E. de Norville, Hall Street, Napier. Friends of the bride had tastefully decorated the church with foliage and autumn flowers. The Rev. D. N. McDiarmid performed the ceremony and appropriate bridal music was played by the church organist, Mr A. W. Pacey—Elgar’s “Iryll” as guests arrived and the “Lohengrin” Bridal March as the bride entered. During the service, the hymn “0 Father all Creating,” was sung, and during the signing of the register, Mrs Tate sang Handel’s “Where ’ere you Walk.” The bride was escorted by her father, who subsequently gave her away. Her wedding gown was of white satin cut on long slim lines and lightly trained. The bodice had a high neckline at the back with a square outline in the front finished with a spray of orange blossom, shirrings made a pretty finish and a soft bow was set at the back waistline. The sleeves were long and tailored, tiny satin buttons from the elbow down being used effectively. The very long veil of embroidered tulle fell as a second train and was arranged from a halo of silver lame with clusters of orange buds at each side. She wore silver shoes and carried a sheaf of pate pink carnations, sweet peas and cyclamen. Two bridesmaids wore in attendance —the Misses Dorothy Brown (chief) and. Norma Dick, of Christchurch, a cousin of flic bride. They were frocked alike in trained gowns of margarct rose pink lace over satin to tone. There frocks were cut on moulded lines and fashioned with long sleeves and high nickline. Triple gauze and velvet flowers finished the neck outline in front. Waist belts of velvet had a diamente clasp at the back and match ing toques of the same toned velvet were smartly finished with a spotted eye-veil in the same shade. They wore silver shoes and each carried a bouquet of roses, luculia and carnations to tone with their frocks. Little Margaret Cushing, Clivo, w.is a dainty flower girl. She wore a Kale Greemiway frock and bonnet in pink sal in. Iler shops were silver and an old English posy of flowers in pink tonings was carried. The duties of best man were entrusted to Mr E, A, tS. Maxwell, Wellingl"ii, and (hose of groomsman (o Air Mi'*.'ulehenii, Hastings, After the ceremony, Mr and Mr. ■John Dick held a. reception al lln Foresters’ Hall, where over u hundred guests were entertained. AH the usual toasts were honoured at the wedding supper. The tables were pretlily decorated with pink chrysautheiuuriis and luculia arranged with fern and foliage. An enjoyable dance followed, when ■line lii’li' young people joined Hie guests. Excellent music was supplied y Mr W. Mitchell. When leaving for tbo honeymoon, .'hi-.-li is to lie spent in the ISoutli Island. Mrs de Norville wore a tiiilor-M suit of fancy-stripe cloth with white peasant blouse and small felt. hat. to tone; accessories also were matching. The young couple will make tlmii •uluie home at Palmerston North. lii'ltiiives present were; Mr and Mrs John Dick (parents of the bride), the Jailer receiving in a smart ensemble oi shot black and rose moire velvet worn with black hat relieved with rose. She

carried a bouquet of roses, chrysanthemums and freesias. Mr and Mrs W. E. de Norville (parents of the bridegroom), Airs de Norville wearing an ensemble of black silk inarocain with smart black hat. Her bouquet was of red roses, carnations and violets. Mrs J. Beckett (sister of the bride), tomato velvet frock cut on princess lines, worn with hat to tone. Aliss D. Dick (sister of the bride), becoming frock of empire blue chiffon velvet cut on long lines and with long sleeves. Silver lame made a pretty relief at the neckline and her hat was in a matching blue felt. Airs Cowan, Canterbury (aunt of the bride), wore a modish frock of black lace under her fur coat and with a black hat. Airs Corskie, Waipawa (aunt of the bride), black chiffon velvet, with bridge coat of floral panne and hat to match. Aliss Herlumb, Wellington (cousin of the bride), pretty frock of ice blue taffetas made with a square neckline nt buck and round in front, a stiffly stitched collar of the taffetas followed loosely the neck outline and each shoulder was finished with a spray of three pink velvet gardenias. A short white fur coat was also worn and a becoming hat. Mrs A. L. Dick, Wellington (sister-in-law of the bride), wore a frock ot cream lace and a smart hat. Aliss Corskie, Waipawa (cousin of the bride), gold satin relieved with purple sash and corsage spray. Aliss J. Corskie, blue taffetas frock under a short white fur coat. Air and Mrs L. Mathie, Waipukurau (sister and brother-in-law of the bride groom); Messrs Keith Dick (Wellington, J. Beckett, Corskie (Waipawa).