Perfect Sunshine For November Bride

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 280, 27 November 1939, Page 11

Perfect Sunshine For November Bride

HOGGARD—HENSON The day was gloriously fine for a very pretty and interesting wedding which took place in the Feilding Methodist Church on November 15 when Enid Emma, fifth daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. John Henson, of (i Beaumont,’ ’ Mt. Stewart, was married to George Hector, eldest son of Mr. A. Hoggard, and the late Mrs. Hoggard. The Rev. J. 11. Allen was the officiating minister and Mr. Crump presided at the organ. The church had been beautifully decorated by friends and well wishers of the bride. The bride made a striking picture as she was escorted into the church by her brother, Mr. Leroy Henson, in her lovely dress of w'hite satin aud lace. The V-shapcd bodice w r as ruched at the shoulders and buttoned down the back. Her beautiful embroidered veil fell over her face as she went into church and was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms, and formed another train over the satin one, wdiieh had white flowers appliqued on it. She wore white shoes and carried a sheaf of whito roses, clematis, shasta daisies, lilies, maiden hair and asparagus fern, lied with long streamers of white satin ribbon, which made a fitting finish to a beautiful ensemble.

The attendants who made a lovely picture in their coloured frocks, were Mrs. Knox, of Pahiatua, matron of honour (sister of the bridegroom), also Misses Ruth and Ngaire Henson, and little Elaine Masters, all nieces of the bride. Mrs. Knox was dressed in a long, full dress of clover chiffon made on the same lines as that of the bride with satin under dress to match, her clover veil being held in placo at the sido with flowers. Misses Ruth and Ngairo Ilcnson were frockcd alike in chateau green chiffon, over satin, the bodices ruched on tho shoulders, and their short veils finished with a spray of flowers at the side. They all wore

shoes to tone with their dresses and carried lovely bouquets, the work of Mrs. Weightman, of Palmerston North. Tho tiny flower girl, Elaino Masters, looked sweet in her dainty frilled frock of clover chiffon, smocked at the neck with chateau green. She wore a large rosette of clover satin, and flowers on. her head, tied under the chin with ribbons, and carried a little basket of flowers.

The bridegroom w'as attended by Mr. W. Knox as best man and Messrs. N. and T. Checklev, of Pahiatua, acted as groomsmen. The ushers at tho church were Messrs. Hamilton, Heuson and Eric Moyle. As the bride was leaving the church little Elaine Masters handed her a lucky horse-shoe. The reception was held at the Rosco tea rooms, Palmerston North, where the bride’s mother, Mrs. Henson, assisted by her daughter Gladys, received their numerous guests. Mrs. Henson was dressed in a smart black faggoted ensemble, black hat, with coloured flowers, and carried a pretty bouquet to match. Miss Gladys Henson looked handsome in her dress of crushed chiffon velvet, with accessoriess to tone.

Mrs. Dunford, of Kumeroa, aunt of the bridegroom, also assisted, wearing an attractive navy marriette ensemble, trimmed with navy, and whito sheer, and navy accessories. She carried a bouquet of scarlet flowers.

The tables in the tea rooms were decorated with Iceland poppies and antirrhinums, and a delightful cold luneli was enjoyed, pride of place going to the handsome three-tiered wedding cake made by Mrs. Horace Matthews, of Marton, the icing and decorations by Mr. Weightman being much admired, having been carried out in the same colour scheme as the bride and her maids. The usual toasts wore honoured, and several telegrams were read by the best man. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a patent razor and he presented the bride with a fountain pen while to the bridesmaids he gave crystal scent sprays and to the little flower girl a gold bangle. A short time before sho w T as marriod the bride was entertained at two afternoons and an evening function. The local branch of the National Party journej'ed to her mother’s place one afternoon, taking a number of useful things for her pantry, and the congregation of the .Sanson Methodist Church gave her an evening also at her mother’s, about fifty or more being present. Mr. Roberts, the minister, presented her on behalf of thoso present, with a very handsome crystal bowl and about a week later, the congregation of the Feilding Methodist Church met at the rbsidcnco of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Masters, whero she was presented with a lovely mirror to hang on the wall.