WEDDING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 195, 17 July 1935, Page 11

WEDDING.

KERRIDGE—MIKKELSEN. A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday morning, June 2(3, at St, Patrick’s Church, Palmerston ! North, the bride being Margaret Edna, fourth daughter of the late Mr D. Mikkelsen and the late Mrs •EM. Bennett, Awnhuri, and the bridegroom Cecil Francis, elder son of Mrs E. Kerridge, South Street, Fcilding, v and the late Mr Keyj'idge. The church was artistically decorated by the Sisters of Mercy and Miss Iv. McBrearty, of Awahuri, and the ceremony was performed by Monsignor MacManus, assisted by Rev. Father Herlihy. Miss M. Spelman officiated at the organ and also rendered several solos during the celebration of Nuptial Mass.

The bride, who entered the church aceonipaniccd by her stepfather, Mr Bennett, made a very pretty picture wearing a beautiful model robe of ivory gauffre velvet, veined with gold and trimmed with gold lace. The bodice, which was buttoned to the

waist at tile back, was moulded to the figure and had a cowl faggoted neckline and long fitting sleeves, with tiny velvet buttons reaching to the elbows. The skirt widened into a train of fan shape which opened out to show alternate rows of gold lace and faggoted velvet. Her voluminous tulle veil fell in softest folds from a velvet halo adorned with a side cluster of orange blossom, and she wore velvet shoes and carried a sheaf of hellebore, cyclamen and azaleas, with trailers of maidenhair and aspnrngus fern. The bride’s two sisters, Misses Maureen and Imelda Mikkelsen, were in attendance upon her and wore picturesque frocks of gold-banded pink Pekin crepe which were tight-fitting to the knees, and had waterfall frills extending from there into a train. Petalled epaulettes formed little'sleeves and they wore gold lame sashes with halos to match, pink velvet shoes, and carried sheaves of cyclamen, freesias, carnations and sweet peas in pink and gold shades, intermingled with fern.

Two pretty little flower-girls, Maureen Barnes, niece of the bride, and Marie Biel, niece of the bridegroom, were included in the wedding group, their Kate Greenaway frocks being of shell-pink georgette finished at the hem with rows of scalloped frills headed by rosebud trimming to correspond with that which encircled their waists.

They also wore pink shoes and gold halos and carried Victorian posies in tones of pink. Mr F. Dooly was the best man and Mr E. Kerridge, brother of the bridegroom, was groomsman. On leaving the church the bride was presented with an ornamental horseshoe by little Beverley Bennett.

The reception, at which there were numerous guests, took place at the P.D.C., the tearooms being delightfully decorated for the occasioii with flowers to blend in colouring with that of the bridal group. Mrs M. McGlone, grandmother of the bride, received in a black tailored suit, with which she wore a black hat and fur stole, and carried a posy in red shades. Mrs Kerridge was gowned in blnckberrv satin impremo relieved with silver. Her hat was of black felt and she wore a fur coat and carried flowers to harmonise with her frock. The beautiful wedding cake of three tiers elicited much admiration and was made and presented to the bride by Mrs F. O’Farrell. Dur-

ing the reception Miss Spelman rendered several vocal items which added to the pleasure of-the occasion. The bride and bridegroom later left to spend their honeymoon in the north, the bride travelling in a mulberry tunic suit with finishing touches of velvet, a felt hat, accessories to match and a musquash fur coat. In celebration of the wedding a dance took place in the evening at the Awahuri Hall, Which was filled to capacity, music being supplied by the bride’s cousin, Mr P. Collins, and his orchestra. During the supper interval the health of the bride and bridegroom was drunk with musical honours, and a joyous time was brought to an end in the early hours of the morning with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”

DIAMOND WEDDING. MR AND MRS JOHN ANDERSON. Tile celebration of the diamond wedding of Mr and Mrs John Anderson, of Ashley Downs, Clinton, was held on July 2, the occasion being of interest to many residents in the Kauwhata and Awahuri districts in view of the fact that Mrs A. Montgomerie, of Kauwhata, is the eldest member of Mr and Mrs Anderson’s family of 14. Of the next generation, Mrs A. 11. Goodman, also of Kauwhata, and elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Mont-, gomerie, is the eldest of the 40 grandchildren. Of the fourth generation, there are 11; the four children of Mr and Mre A. H. Goodman (Allan, Dorothy, Joyce and Jean) are the eldest, and eight of the great-grandchildren are the grandchildren of Air and Airs A. Alontgomerie. At the celebration at Ashley Downs there was a large gathering and after several photographs had been taken the company adjourned to the house, \*here a short thanksgiving service was conducted by Rev. T. Tweedic, after which a sumptuous repast was provided. A great sheaf of telegrams conveying congratulations was read. Among them was a cablegram from Their Alajesties the King and Queen, other messages being from Sir Alfred Hansom (acting-Pnme Alinister), Air King (chairman of the County Council), Air Nelson (chairman of the Clinton Town Board), Air Fleming (Mayor of Balclutha), Rev. E. T. Cox (Alayor of Dunedin) and many others. The loyal toast, with the singing of the National Antliem, was followed by the chairman, Rev. T. Tweedic, proposing the toast of the “Bride and Bridegroom of 60 Years.” He took the opportunity of congratulating Mr and Airs Anderson on the attainment of their diamond wedding, saying all rejoiced that the four sons (a'fifth son died on final leave from tho war) and the nine daughters were all able to come from the different parts of the Dominion to form a family reunion on this happy occasion. Air and Airs Anderson were married in Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, by Rev. Dr Walter Ross-Taylor, of First Church, on July 3, 1875. They soon afterwards came to New Zealand, making their home at Ashley Downs. During all these years they have helped to develop that part of a new colony. They have seen many changes in the -country developing from virgin land to well organised farms, with roads and bridges. They have watched the progress of civilisation, including the introduction of motor cars and aeroplanes, electricity and wireless telegraphy. In addition to farming, Mr Anderson has taken a keen interest in fishing and also in tho Taufata School Committee, of which he was secretary for a great number of years. Ali-s Anderson has been a true helpmate and loyal partner in the home. She has been a veritable Mother of Israel in tho district, respected and esteemed by all. She kept urn open door and dispensed hospitality. Both well deserved the congratulations which were showered upon them. Their friends -were .deeply thankful for the length of

years spent in the district and to llnow that they were still hale and hearty. They hoped they would yet have many years of health and happiness among their family and friends. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” brought a very pleasant afternoon to a close. In the evening the grandchildren and their young friends enjoyed a dance in the barn, while the older folk enjoyed the fires and cards in the drawing and dining rooms.

GOLF. MANAWATU CLUB. Members of the Manawatu Ladies Golf Club engaged in L.G.U. meda rounds, which were played in conjunction with the second medal coinpeti tion, at Hokowhitu yesterday, wlier very pleasant conditions were offering. The best cards handed in were as under :

A Grade (silver medal). —Mrs J. F. Field, 88—8—80; Mrs J. O. Young, 98—18—80; Miss M. Guy, 88—7—81; Mrs L. F. Speechley, 92-—11—81; Miss C. Wilson, 91—8—83; Mrs L. Seifert, 101—18—83; Mrs 1). V. Stewart, 97 13—84; Miss E. West, 96—11—85. B Grade (bronze medal).—Mi's H. E. Edmunds, 104—26-—7 B; Mrs H. Murray, 111—30—81; Mrs W. S. Fell, 108—26—82; Mrs W. Winks, 104—21 —B3; Mrs K. lnnes, 113—30—83; Mrs C. R. Luke, 110—26—84. G Grade (over 14 holes). —Mrs T. Keeling, 103—34—69; Mrs H. Petre, 96—22—74; Mrs 0. Williams, 108—34 —74; Mrs R. H. Manning. 95—15 80; Miss Y. Rapley, 112—32—80. At a meeting of the committee of the club, Mesdames S. .Thomson and J 0. Oliver were elected new members. It was intimated that Mrs L. F. Speechley and Mrs P. G. Tizard had donated trophies, which are to be known as the Hokowhitu four-ball challenge stars, for competition among A and B grade players. It was decided ito play the first competition next Tuesday in conjunction with the competition for Mrs Jnues’s points trophy. The conditions governing the new competition will lie announced later. On July 30, the club’s afternoon will be of a social nature, when bridge will be played as well as golf. Players who desire partners for golf are to ring Mrs L. Cooler (telephone 5122).

AT TE MATAI. The members of the Palmerston North Club were engaged at Te Matai in playing a qualifying round for the United Sports tropny yesterday, the best cards being :—Mrs Wills, 105—34 —7l; Mrs Cook, 93—19—74; Miss Tennant, 106—32—74; Mrs Glendinning, 100—24—76; Mrs Bd„t, 97—18 —79. The juniors were engaged with Yankee matches.