Pahiatua Wedding Of District Interest

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 61, 14 March 1938, Page 11

Pahiatua Wedding Of District Interest

GARDNER—LAWRENCE The Methodist Church, Pahiatua, was the scene of a very pretty wedding when Annie Marguerita, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lawrence, of Hukanui, was married to Haslam Andrew, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. C. P. Gardner, of Pahiatua. The Rev. *3. Hindmarsh was the officiating minister. The Church had been artistically decorated by a friend of the bride. Mr. Lawrence escorted his daughter, who wore a gown of ivory brocaded satin, cut on long, slim-fitting lines. The bodice was fully gathered to an Empire waistline and the long sleeves were full to the elbow, gradually fitting to a pointed cuff. A halo of orange blossoms and pearls held the veil in position, which was w'orn over the face before the ceremony. A sheaf bouquet of Easter lilies completed tho picture. Miss J. Gardner, sister of the groom, was chief bridesmaid, the other being Miss Ada Lawrence. They were frocked in green and buttercup taffeta respectively and wore yellow roses in their hair. Their frocks were full-skirt-ed, bodices fitting, heart-shaped necklines and large sleeves completing the style. They carried sheaf bouquets in green and lemon tones, the able work of Mrs. E. A. Harrington. Little Helen Sorenson, of Hamua, a charming little flower girl, also attended the bride. She wore an early Victorian gown of primrose taffeta and carried a tiny posy. A circle of roses in her hair was the finishing touch. Mr. R. Lawrence was best man, Mr. R. Pickering being groomsman. Miss Collister gave a pleasing solo. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Odd Fellow's hall. Mrs. Lawrence received some 100 guests, wearing a smart brown suit, hat, gloves and bouquet to tone. Mrs. Gardener .chose a floral ensemble and also carried a bouquet to tone. After the many toasts were honoured tho bride and bridegroom left for a camping tour of the north. The bride was wearing a red knitted suit, navy hat, gloves, shoes and handbag and light summer coat. fcihe wore a gold wristlet watch, tho gift of the groom. The maids were presented with crystal The future home of the newly-weds will be Pahiatua. Among the many handsome gifts was a chiming clock from the groom's fellow-workers. Guests were present from Taihape, Rewa, Mauricevillc, Feilding, Mangamahoe, Eketahuna, Pongaroa, Pahiatua, Atea, Dannevirke, Makuri, Paraparaumu, Newman, ltongotea, Palmerston ISorth, Hamua, Waiwera and Kakariki. A dance was held in the evening in the Hukanui hall. Music was supplied by Mr. Peter Jackson and an extra by Mrs. W. O. Twentyman. Among those dancing were noticed Mesdames Ronald Udy, who wore pink satin cloque; R. England, in white lace; E. Leith, tunic frock; A. Mooney, red cloque; J. Sutherland, black lace; M. Thomson, floral georgette; Gordon May, floral marocain; A. Murray, blue cloque; D. Udy, tunic frock; L. Wenharn, brown angelskin lace; Misses B. Petersen, green dimity; A. McGovern, pink redingote frock; E. Wilkinson, floral georgette; L. May, red silk velvet; J. Sorenson, white cloque; J. Golder, rust silk velvet; K. Mabey, blue velvet; Ada Lawrence, buttercup brocaded taffeta; K. Wenham, pink arrow suede; Q. Harrington, blue velvet; V. Webb, blue mariette; T. Sparkes, embossed satin; P. Harrington, green taffeta; M. MeDowall, red embossed satin; E. Wenham, cherry taffeta; B. Harrington, black silk velvet; F. Reeve, tunic frock; M. Knobb, marina slipper satin; A. Goldie, floral georgette, and others.