WEDDINGS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 216, 10 August 1940, Page 11

WEDDINGS.

KNOWLES—PAINTER. A wedding of notable interest was solemnised at All tfaiiitk’ Cburcli, Palmerston JNorth, on the evening ol July 20, when Grace Irene, second daughter of Mr 1 and Mrs C. L. Painter, late of North Auckland, was married to Henry George, eldest son of Mr and the fate Mrs H. Knowles, of Palmerston North, ltev. D. V. de Candole officiated at the ceremony, and Mr J. HoJmes Runnicles piaye'd the wedding music.' Bowls of fiowering peach adorned the altar steps, and white bows with sprays of japonica decorated the ends oi the pews, the decorations being carried out by girl friends of the bride. The bride, entering the church on the arm of Mr L. Wan don, who gave iter away, was escorted down the aisle by the boys’ choir to the strains of “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden.” She made an exquisite picture in her .shimmering gown of slipper satin, fashioned simply, the bodice being finished with a slashed Peter Pan collar, and tiny buttons from neck to hem-line in front, while the long sleeves, puffed at the shoulders, ended in a point ovci .the wrists. The j panelled skirt fell to form an extremely long oval train, which was scalloped, each scallop being daintily appliqued with lace flowers. The centre back was also appliqued with lace flowers and leaves corresponding with the train. The head-dress, a lovely pearl halo, held in place the fine tulle veil, richly embroidered Brussels lace, which j fell the full length of the train. Sd- j ver shoes and a beautiful bouquet of | cream winter roses, frees las, cyclamen and. maidenhair fern completed her toilette. The hymn “0 God, Our Help in Ages ■ Past” was sung by the boys’ choir, and a solo was rendered by Master I. Ingram while the register was being signed. On leaving the church the bride was presented with two horse-shoes by Heather McKay and Patricia Tattle. The large number in the church testified to the young couple’s popularity. The bride was attended by her sis-

ter, Miss Ilona Painter (Hamilton), as chief bridesmaid, and Miss Peggy Swift (Wellington) a friend of flic bride. They were dressed in white embossed taffeta, fashioned with semihigh ruelied square necks, and long sleeves gathered high on the shoulder finishing in a point over the wrists, while tiie tight Y-shaped bodices fell away to full flared skirts, gathered gracefully over the hips. A vivid contrast was created with the chic cherry red velvet turbans, slices, and niched muffs and surays of roses to tone. The two tiny maids were Fay Painter, youngest sister of ttie bride, and Joan McKay, of Palmerston North. Carrying out the same colour scheme, the children looked very sweet in white up rigged organza with fully flared skirts, the bodices being finished with

scalloped collars and puffed short sleeves. They wore Juliet caps of net outlined with wood pulp petals, and carried muffs of cherry red tulle, and had shoes to match. Tiny white velvet capes with pleated necklines completed their dress.

Attending the bridegroom was Mr J. Woodger (Wellington) who acted as best man, and Mr K. O’Farrell (Kauwhata) was groomsman. The ushers at the church were Mr P. Webster and Mr H. McKenzie.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at which Mrs M. Painter and Mrs Powell-Smith, sister of the bride, were hostesses, entertaining over a hundred guests. The bride’s mother, wore a becoming frock of deep clover satin cloque with toning spray and fur cape. Mrs Powell-Smith wore an unusual frock of multi-coloured striped satin with a spray of deep pink carnations, and fur. coat. The usual toasts were honoured and felicitations offered. Mr dc Candole was the toastmaster. '1 he handsome threetiered wedding cake w.as the artistic work of Mrs Watson, of Palmerston North.

A large number enjoyed the dance in the Foresters Hall after the reception, the music being supplied by a professional orchestra. An item by Mr Basil Ryder, accompanied by Mr T. Fitzpatrick on bis guitar, was well received. The lucky Gay Gordons dance was won by Miss M. Syme and Sir Ryder; lucky statue waltz. Miss B. Brown and partner; Monte Carlo, Mr and Mrs Church. The duties of' M.C. were carried out by Mr R. McKay. HEPBURN—RIDLEY. The wedding took place on July 20, at the Cuba Street Methodist Church, of Joyce Ellen, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Ridley, of Palmerston North, and Geoffrey Norman Duff, eldest son of Mrs E. Hepburn and the late Mr C. D. Hepburn, of Palmerston North. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. L. Fiebig, and Mr L. Drake was the organist. White and pink camellias decorated the church.

The bride, who was escorted by her father, was gracefully gowned in magnolia brocaded satin, designed oil classic fitting lines, with a heart-shaped neckline, and full top sleeves pointed over 1 the wrists. Tiny bows trimmed the hack of the frock, which extended to form a long train. An embroidered tulle veil, to tone with the frock, was worn over her face when she entered the church, being held in place with three silver flowers in front. She carried a bouquet of Christmas lilies and freosias, with trails of maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, her twin sister, Miss Gladys Ridley (chief) and Miss Dorothy Hepburn, sister of the bridegroom. They wore" similarly attired in gowns of striped moire taffeta in shell pink and moon blue. The gowns were modelled on princess fitting lines, with skirts showing attractively vandyked stripes. The necks had Peter Pan collars finished with velvet bows. Gold sequin Juliet caps and blue tulle veils were worn, and both bridesmaids carried bouquets of pink cyclamens, carnation and camellias with maidenhair fern.

Little Joan Ridley (niece of the bride) made a pretty picture as a flower girl in her old world gown of pink taffeta and a gold sequin Juliet cap, matching those of the bridesmaids. She carried a posy in tones of pink. Mr C. Hepburn (brother of the bridegroom) was best man and Mr W. L. Ridley (brother of the bride) was groomsman. As the bride left the church she was presented with lucky horseshoes by Melton Brogdcn and Maida Yates. A reception was held at the R.D.C. tearooms, where the tables were decorated with carnations, camellias and spring blossom. Mr and Mrs Ridley received the guests, the latter wearing a model ensemble of Mexican tan moss crepe, with accessories to tone, and spring felt hat to match. She carried a charming bouquet of spring flowers and violets. The bridegroom’s mother assisted, wearing a becoming frock and fur-trimmed coat of teal blue, with hat and accessories to tone. A contrasting bouquet of cherry tonings completed her ensemble. Mrs J. Fletcher, sister of 'the bride-

groom, wore a green costume with hat and accessories to match, and Mrs W. L. Ridley, of Shannon, sister-in-law of tlie bride, wore a black ensemble and hat. Mr Ficbig was the toastmaster and Mr Cole gave a humorous recitation.

The bride'appeared for travelling in a model frock of copper toned silk figured crepe, with accessories and hat to tone, and a fur coat. WHALE—NEWTON. On July 27, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Palmerston North, was the scene of a very interesting wedding, when the marriage ol Ida Thelma, second daugnter of Mr and Mrs A. Newton, of Hawke’s Bay, to Alle.n Gordon, third son of Mr and Mrs ]>. Whale, of Rangataua, was solemnised, Rev. J. Hubbard officiated. The church had been tastefully decurated with greenery and white flowers I by friends of the bride. | The bride, escorted by her father, entered the church, making a beautiI ful picture in an ivory slipper satin ' gown with an outstanding train inset with Chantilly lace orchids, which formed the hem-line. A single white orchid held the tulle, veil to the bride’s i head. Her bouquet was of frtesias and | lilies. The bride was attended by two ! maids. Miss Iris Newton, sister of the

! bride (cliiei), and Miss Vida Whale, , sister of the bridegroom. They were ; hocked alike in ivory brocaded satin. relieved with pow.der blue sashes and : featured semi-bustle backs. They car.l ried blue flowered fans to tone and a | single white rose worn in their hair, j The bridegroom .was assisted by his .•two brothers, Mr E. Whale as best | man and Mr V. Whale as groomsman, j During the signing of the register a 'solo, “Oil Promise Hie,” was rendered I by Mr C. McAffer. After the ceremony rthe guests were received at the P.D.C. j tearooms by Mrs A. Newton, wearing I a teal blue ensemble with hat to-tone. Violets were worn as a shoulder spray. Mrs D. Whale chose a clover two-piece suit with black accessories and a carnation shoulder spray. A beautiful three-tiered cake, made by a friend of the bride, Mrs Mclntosh, of Woodville, held pride of place on the breakfast table. The bride’s going-away suit was a two-piece ensemble of huntsman green, with black hat and accessories. The '.young couple will make their future home in Marton.