WEDDING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXI, Issue 204, 30 July 1941, Page 9

WEDDING.

HENSON—BUTLER

A wedding of considerable interest in the Alanawatu and Taranaki districts was solemnised at St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, Sanson, on Saturday evening, March 1, when Molly St. Clair, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. N. Butler, of Sanson was married to Keith Leroy, second son of Mr and the late Mrs W. 11. Henson, of Penny's Line, Sanson. ltcv. N. S. Barnett officiated and Miss Nell Masters '(a friend of the bride) played the wedding music. Bowls of cream and pale pink flowers and a large cream floral bell adorned the altar, and cream and pink ribbon bows decorated the ends of the pews. The decorations were carried out by relatives and friends ot tho bride. Entering the church escorted by her father, to the strains of the Bridal March, the bride made a pretty picture in her robe of deep cream French satin, fashioned simply, the bodice being softly shirred to a fitting princess waistline with a slashed Peter Pan collar, the back bad tiny covered buttons to the waistline and the fitting panel extended to flare into a full court-length train. Long sleeves were inset, shirred on the shoulder and fitted the lower arm to glove the hands in a mitred point. A bridal veil (lent by a cousin, Mrs lan Murray, of New Plymouth) of sheer cut. illusion, cascading from a beautiful coronet, of orange blossom and finely pleated tulle, formed a second train. A' necklace and ear-rings of cultured pearls, gold shoes, and a beautiful sheaf of cream Belladonna lilies, cactus dahlias, white tiger lilies with trails of maiden hair fern and cream ribbon, completed a charming toilette. The bride was attended by two of her sisters, Mrs A. C. Matthews, matron-of-hon-our, and Miss Vercta Butler, bridesmaid. Both wore in froths of cream chiffon over taffeta, cut on princess lines. Tito bodices were finished with full short puff sleeves and high necklines; the ground-length skirts were full and flared to a very wide hem-line. Coronets of cream pearls were worn on their heads and they also wore necklaces and ear-rings of Richelieu pearls, and gold shoes. They carried beautiful sheafs, the matron-of-honour’s being of pale pink cactus dahlias, asters and lilies, with maiden hair fern and ribbon streamers; and the bridesmaid’s of pink. dahlias, gladiolia, and streamers of maiden hair fern and ribbon. Attending the bridegroom was Mr Hamilton Henson (brother), who acted as best man, and Mr Ronald Rowe as groomsman. The usher at the church was LanceCorporal Nelson Butler (brother of the bride). A solo, “Because,” was sung by Miss Jean Masters while the register was being signed. On leaving the vestry a cream floral horseshoe was presented to the bride by little Shirley • George (a cousin). Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Sandon Hall, where Mr and Mrs Butler and Mr Henson and Miss Ngaire Henson entertained over a hundred guests. Pale pink and cream flowers decorated the tables and large howls of flowers were arranged on the stage, which formed a comfortable lounge. A large | table held the many gifts which wore dis-i played, these being both useful and costly. The bride’s mother wore a becoming gown of black silk marocain and lace, and carried a bouquet of red pompom dahlias and gladioli and gold ribbon. A 1 iss Henson (sister of the bridegroom) was attired in a picture frock of pale blue embossed taffeta and carried a posy of pale pink roses, maiden hair fern and silver ribbon. The bride’s grandmother. Mrs Butler (Hawora), wearing a smart ensemble in black, carried a posy of autumn-shaded pompom dahlias, berries, and ribbon to tone. The bridegroom’s grandmother. Mrs Henson, also wore an ensemble in black and her posy was of scarlet nerines, bronze leaves and ribbon. The floral decorations at the hall and the. exquisite bouquets were the artistic work of Mrs A. Hope. Occupying pride of place on the bridal table was a beautiful two-tiered wedding cake, made by the bride’s mother and very prettily decorated by Airs L. Staite (a cousin). The usual toasts were honoured and felicitations offered, Air Barnett being the toastmaster. Several telegrams of congratulation were read by the host man. Relatives were present from all parts of the North Island.

A large number of relatives and friends enjoyed a social and dance following the reception. Items which were much appreciated were, contributed by .Misses Nell and Jean Alasters (vocal duct), Miss Ngaire Lawrence (elocutionary). Miss Dulcic Flvger (elocutionary), and Corporal Don Bailey, of Hawora (vocal solo). Prior to leaving on their honeymoon, the bride requested that, her brother. Lance-Corporal Nelson Butler sing “Till the Lights cf London Shine Again.” Alusic for dancing was kindly played by Airs If. Rowe (Hawora), Airs C. Alillar, Aliss T. Alasters, Aliss E. Hope. Messrs L. 11. Quinlan (Wellington) and IT. AlcKinnon. A’lessrs D. C. Sanson and Nelson Butler made very efficient. A 1.0.5. The happy couple left amidst showers of confetti on a motor tour of the Auckland district, the bride travelling in a tailored navy costume with liat, shoes and accessories to match. Air and Airs Keith Henson have made their home on Foxton Line, Sanson.