WEDDINGS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 99, 29 March 1937, Page 11

WEDDINGS.

GROVER—CUR TUN. A pretty morning wedding was solemnised at the Baptist Church, Palmerston North, on Saturday, when -Miss Ina Currni, only daughter of Air and Airs K. W. Currin, of Palmerston North, was married to Mr Richard Clifton Grover, younger son of Air and Airs F. Grover, junr., of Palmerston North. Tiie church had been beautifully decorated by girls friends of the bride, under the direction of Aliss Alolly Allen, and Rev. J. C. Macky performed the ceremony. Mr H. Radford played the wedding music. During the signing of the register, Aliss Pauline AlcKaai rendered “Love’s Coronation.”

Escorted by her father, the bride looked most attractive in a graceful gown of ivory angel-skin lace, the skirt being panelled and the bodice having a cowl neck caught with a spray of orange blossom, while the long tight sleeves, which were pointed over the hands, had frills of niched net froiq the elbow. The train inset in the skirt was edged with two frills of niched net and two panels falling from the shoulders to the edge of the train were also finished with niched net frills. Her tulle veil, which was embroidered and edged with lace appliques, was held to her head with a pleated tulle halo and a coronet of orange blossom, with flowers at the neck showing through the veil. A shower bouquet of white begonias and gladioli with touches of pink and maidenhair fern, completed a becoming ensemble.

The attendant maids were Aliss Mavis Trowoek (chief). Miss Elspctli Grover (sister of the bridegroom), and the flower girl, Yvonne Nicholson. The bridesmaids were similarly attired in picture frocks of dark coral silk lacc. Slightly trained, the skirts had godets finished with apricot flowers and the bodices had cowl necks, shoulder sprays and puff sleeves, sashes of satin in deeper tone giving a pretty touch.

They wore bandeaux of apricot and coral flowers and curried bouquets ol begonias and gladioli m apricot tones, with maidenhair fern. The flower gill wore a sweet frock of apricot sprigged tafleta, the square neck finished with an apricot spray and the skirt with several tiny frills, her Victorian posy being also in apricot timings. Tlie best man was Mr 1). Frost, ol Wanganui, and the groomsman Air J. Lewis, of Ashburton. At the reception following, which was held at the Jade tearooms, Mr and -Mrs Currin received the guests in the lounge, assisted by Mr and Mrs F. Grover, junr. Mrs Currin wore an ensemble of blue crepe mascouite, with a model peach bloom hut to tone, her bouquet being composed of blue delphiniums. The bridegroom’s mothei wore an ensemble of heavy silk in brown and orange timings with a matching hat, and her bouquet was of flowers in autumn tints. The decorations in the lounge and on the breakfast tables were in tones to harmonise with the bridal party. Items were contributed by Air Thomas Brough, of Auckland (brother of the bride’s mother), also Miss Joyce Fear (W anganui), cousin of the bridegroom, who rendered vocal solos. When the bride and bridegroom left by car the bride appeared for travelling in a brown tailored suit with which she wore a smocked apricot blouse and hat to tone, also a handsome skunk fur, the gift of the bridegroom. They will make their new home in Palmerston North. The bouquets had been made and presented by Air A. F. Brough, of Nelson, an uncle of the bride. Among the guests were the following: Mr and Airs A. E. Brough (Nelson), Alls A. Beattie (Nelson), Airs G. Aiorrison and Aliss G. Alorisron (Wanganui), Aliss B. Wadsworth (Wanganui), All- and Airs Thomas Brough (Auckland) Mr and Airs Alum gavin (Ohau), Air and Mrs Baklwinson (Wellington), Air and Mrs A. Norton (Wellington), Air and Mrs H. Harrison (Lower Hutt), Air and Mrs F. Brady (Shannon), Mr M. Currin (brother "of the bride, Napier), Air and Airs Fear (Wanganui), Aliss J. Fear (Wanganui), Air and Airs K. Grover (Alatamata). Airs A. Grover (Wanganui), Aliss At. Curgenven (Wellington) and Mrs A. Conway (Wellington) . EVENING WEDDING. . BISHOP—WALLACE. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, Alarch 24, when May, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. G. Wallace, was joined in matrimony to Arthur Edward, eldest sqn of Air and Mrs Bishop, of Mataura. The church was decorated ill tones of pink and white by friends of the bride. Rev, J. Hubbard officiated. As the bride entered the church oil the arm of her father, she made a dainty picture in her gown of white satin royaie and line 6ilk lace made in princess style with high neck-

line finished with diamante clips. The back of the corsage was finished with small buttons and loops, the skirt being cut to form an oval train, with lace inset in same. From a coronet of orange blossom (worn by the bride’s mother) fell a beautiful veil edged with wide needierun lace to form a second train. The bride carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white asters and carnations and pink belladonna lilies, gypsophila and maidenhair fern. The bouquets were gifts of the bride’s unde. The bride was attended by brides-maids-—Aliss Thelma Wallace (chief), her sister, and Aliss Rose Jenkins. Roth were dressed alike in shell-pink georgette with silver trimmings and silver shoes to tone. They also wore haloes of silver lame and pink roses and carried posies ot pink flowers and autumn leaves. Th* duties of best man were carried out by Air Leslie Wallace, and those of groomsman by Air P. Flanagan. During the ceremony the hymn. “Father All Creating,” was sung by the congregation, Air A. J. Graham presiding at the organ. A reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents when Airs AVallace, assisted by Airs Carnithera, aunt of the bridegroom, received the guests. The bride’s mother wore a frock of navy blue satin with insets of lace. The bridegroom’s aunt chose a navy blue ensemble. Both carried posies of red pom-pom dahlias. The decorations on the bride’s two-tiered cake (made by her mother) were the same as used at her parents’ wedding 26 years ago, as also were the orange blossoms worn by the male attendants. The bridegroom’s gifts to the bridesmaids were pearl necklaces and the bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold tie-pin. Alany beautiful gifts weie received by tho young couple and many congratulatory telegrams. When Air and Mrs Bishop left for their honeymoon the bride was attired in a navy blue costume with accessories to match, her handbag and gloves being a gift from the bridegroom. Their future home will bo in AVaikanae. GARDEN PARTY.

On the Saturday prior to the wedding an afternoon tea was tendered to Alia; AVallace by the members of the St. Andrew’s Girls’ Auxiliary Club at

tho beautiful residence of Miss Grigor in Park Road. Many useful gifts were received by the guest of honour, who thanked her many friends lor the pleasant afternoon spent. HICKFOKD—GEORGE. A very pretty wedding was celebrated ill the Awahuri Church at C p.m. on Thursday, March 20, when Vera May, elder daughter ot Air and -Mrs Ueorge, of Kongotca. was married to Stanley Leonard xlicklord, of Awahuri. The omeiating- minister was Rev. V. Berry, ol \\ anganui, and formerly of Rongotea, and an immiate mend of me bridal couple, 'me church was tilled with triends and relatives lrom a wide area. The bride was dressed ill cream satin cloque, with a flowing veil and train of rich cream lace held in place by a wreath of orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of cream roses, aside, stock and maidenhair tern. bhe presented a charming picture as she entered the church on ihe arm of her father and attended by her sister, Aliss Joyce George as bridesmaid. anil little Doreen Schofield (niece) and Shirley George (sister) as flower girl and trainbearor. V iss George’s dress was of Lido blue cine spot crepe and she wore a halo of blue iiowerettes and carried a bouquet of pink asters, roses, carnations and maidenhair fern. Doreen Schofield was dressed ill a full length frock of pink georgette, with a pink posy and Shirley George wore a frock of lemon georgette, and had a posy to match. A feature of the ceremony was the rendering of the “Wedding March” and the singing of “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden.” The bridal couple, as they left the church, were presented with tyvo beautifully decorated boneshoes and, amid showers of confetti, received the congratulations and good wishes of a host of friends and relatives. After a visit to the photographer's, the guests were entertained at breakfast by Airs Gcorgo (mother of the bride) in file hall. Airs George received her guests dressed in wine coloured silk marocain, with hat to match, and carried a posy of autumn flowere. About 120 guests sat down to breakfast. Air Berry proposed ihc toast of the bride and bridegroom, and said how pleased he was to be ablo to participate in uniting the happy couple, whom lie know intimately, and he ottered good counsel in the making of a happy home. Air Hickford, ill reply, thanked Mr Berry and all their friends for expressions of goodwill, and voiced the wish that they would long enjoy pleasant associations with friends old and new. Air Hickford proposed the toast of the bridesmaid, which was replied to by the best man, Air Leslie Hickford, brother of the bridegroom. The toast, the bride’s purents, was proposed by Mr Holiday (cousin of the hostess), and Mr George suitably replied. Mr Salt, in proposing tho health of tho bridogtoom’s parents, spoke of Mrs Hickford’s long association with Awahuri nnd said that, although having brought up a lnrgo family, sho had always found time to help anything to make lifo more pleasant, nnd by her self-forgetfulness and servieo had won the admiration and affection of all who knew her, Mr Stent, of Ohiugaitl (brother of Mrs Hickford) replied, Mr L, Hickford, of To Hoe, Hamilton, proposed the health of Mr Dorry, 'Hie toast of absent friends was proposed by Air Berry, nnd sheaves of telegrams were read. A host of beautiful presenls born testimony to the esteem In which tho newly-wed couplo are held. After the breakfast, a happy evening was

spent in dancing and song. Air and Mrs Hiekford later left: on their honeymoon, which will he spent in an extensive motor tour of the North Island, and they will later reside in Kongotca. 'J'he beautiful bouquets for the bride and bridesmaid were made and presented by Miss A. AlcN'ab, of Marton (a cousin of the bride), while the posies lor the flower girls and Mrs George were the work of Alias K\a Moore, ot Awahuri. —Awahtri correspondent. TINDILL—TROY. St.. Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie, Wellington, was the scene of a wedding ol considerable interest in cricket circles, on Saturday morning, when Alary Teresa Troy, daughter of Air and Mrs J. C. Troy, of Kilbirnie, was married to Eric William Thomas Thidill, son of Airs W. Atkins, ol Wellington. Rev. Father Griffon performed the ceremony. A gracefully' trained gown of ivory satin was worn by the bride, who entered the church with her father. Her beautiful veil of limerick lace, which fell in a halo of orange blossom, had been sent to her by her aunt, .Miss Bes-, sic Troy, Limerick, Ireland.

Three attendants followed the bride —her sister, Aliss Peggy Troy, and the Alisses Noreen Randall and Alison Button, and they wore frocks of carnation pink cloque. For going away, the bride chose a smart tailored suit of grey herringbone tweed, with white satin blouse, black tvroiean hat and black accessories. She carried a brown Peschaniki fur coat, the bridegroom’s gift. Airs Tindill will follow her husband, who is a member of the New Zealand cricket team, which left on Saturday night for England.