WEDDINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20597, 23 June 1930, Page 3

WEDDINGS.

LAN GSTAFF—ASHTON. A wedding of interest was celebrated od Saturday evening at the residence of Sir. and Mrs. E. Didsbury Ashton, of Gartside, Victoria Avenue, Remuera, when their only daughter, Miss Bita Ellen Ashicn, was married to Sir. Cari S. Langstaif, of Wellington, only son of Mr. E. Langstafi, of Bristol, England. The ceremony, at which were present only relatives and a few intimate friends, was celebrated in the drawing room, which had been arranged with bowls and stands of hydrangeas and winter foliage, and ever the heads of the bridal pair was suspended a wedding bell, also of hydrangeas. The Rev. J. A. Thompson officiated and Mr. H. Luscombe piayed the "Wedding March." The bride, who was given away bv her father, wore a graceful gown of cyclamen pink shot patterned taffeta faille and much paler pink silk net over a foundation cf in the same delicate shade. The sleeveless bodice, ait square at the neck in front, was V-shaped at the back and was made en long, slender lines, ending in a basque at the low waistline. The full Sared skirt was of silk net over palest pink georgette relieved with frills arranged in a scalloped design at widely-spaced horizontal intervals, caught in the front with a rose pink and silver newer and finished at the back with long sash ends of georgette. The veil of rose pink tulle was arranged on the head in the fcrm cf a cap and fell in long soft folds over the frock. A sheath c-f hydrangeas was carried. In attendance were her two nieces, Miss Ailsa Howard and Miss Peggy Eobertson, who wore frocks fashioned alike cf lettuce green Ehot taffeta faille with long, slimritring bodices and very bouffant skirts failing to ankle length at the back. They carried bouquets ci violets. Following the f-ersmony a reception, which was very largely attended, was held at the Lyceum Club by Mr. and Mrs. Ashton. The lounge, in which the guests were received, had been most, attractively arranged with tail vases and bowls of hydrangeas, laculia and other winter Sowers, and brightly-burning fires offered a cheerful welcome in contrast to the dismal atmosphere outside. In the supper room the long central table had been charmingly arranged with pink and dark red roses, with maidenhair fern and low bowls cf laculia. Sirs. Ashton, with Mr. Ashton, received wearing a frock cf cornflower blue georgette beaded in silver, the cape effect at the back likewise beaded. She carried a bouquet cf r.iii- and crimson roses. From them the guests passed to ths bride and bridegroom to offer their good wishes. During the evening Mr. A. Mrllwa-*a gave appreciated items and an orchestra provided excellent music. Among the relatives who were present were:—Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Graham Eobertson. Mr. and Mrs. G. Eeaid, Mr. and Mrs. W. Culpan, Mr. and Mrs. Archdale Tayler, Mr. and Mrs. Luscombe, Misses Marie and Jocelyn Eeaid. Mrs. J. Morten, Mr. T. Culpan, Miss Joan Ecbertscn, Mr. .teuton Eeaid, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Didsbury, Mr. Landon Culpan, Mr. and Mrs. Wriglev, Mr. and Mrs.. G. E. Ashton, Miss Marjorie Ashton, Mrs. C. J. Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. vvilfred Jenkins. Other invited guest? included:—Lady Sinclair-Lockhart, Sir. and Mrs. P. Asser, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Atkinson, Sir. and Mrs. Watson Airey, Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander, | Mrs. L. F. Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Alexander, Sir. and Mrs. W. F. Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. K. Bayly, Mr. and slrs. H. G. Bartleet, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. R. Eiocmneid. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Burrett, Sir. and Mrs. J. Reefctas, Mr. and Mrs. C. Brown, Mrs. E R. Bloomfield, Mrs. Coleman, Dr. and Mrs. Holmcen, Mr. and Sirs. J. W. Nichol, Sirs. John Milne, Dr. and Mrs. Wilkin, Mrs. Handvside. Mr. and Mrs. J, J. Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. C. E Heald, Mrs. M. IL Winstcne, Mr. and Sirs. J. B. Slacfariane. Sir. and Sirs. E. R. N. RusselL Sir. and Sirs. T. W. Ma ben, Mrs. Austin, Sirs. Tiarks. Sir. and Sirs. Holcemess, Sirs. F. Fitchett, Sir. and Sirs. Albert Marshall, Sirs. Selwyn Upton, Sir. and Mrs. J. F. Wright, Sir. and Mrs. H. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Ransom. Mr. and Sirs. J. In. Woollams, Mrs T. S. Culling, Sirs. S. G. Stun, Sirs. C. Scott, Professor and Sirs. A. C. Paterson, Sir. and Sirs. R. L. Paterson, Sir. and Sirs. Sydney Dransfield. Sir. and Sirs. War- | wick Wilson, Sirs. A. St. Clair Brown, Mrs. Murdoch Smith, Sir. and Sirs. P. Seubrook, Sir. and Sirs. J. Sea brook. Misses Turner (3). Mr. ana Sirs. H. C.

Tonks. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Tcnks, Mrs. Cecil Tills, Mrs. H. C. Tewsley. Mrs. R. SL ToGrarst, Dr. and Mrs. Cyril Terrsley. Dr. afld Sirs. Somerset Thomas. Sir. and Mrs. C. R Williamson. Mr. arc Mrs. Julias Williamson. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Partes. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Eaitbone, Mr. anil Mrs. W. J. Rainger, Mrs. J. G. Rutherford, Miss Olive Rutherford, Mrs. W. C, Somers, Miss Doris Tewsley, Dr. and Mrs. Spedding, Sir. and Mrs. F. Sflccombe, Dr. and Sirs. Sydney Stride, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. D. Spicer, Mr. and Mrs. Skeet, Mr. and Sirs. L. W. Swan, Mr. and Mrs. J. SL Stakes, Mr. and Sirs, p.. T. Sawers. Sir. and Sirs. T. A. Law, Miss Lever, Dr. and Mrs. Lindsay, Mrs. N. B. Lev;?", Mrs. T. W. Leys, Mrs. Angus Bamine, Sir Carrick Robertson, Mr. W. Moateitb. Sirs. Leeper. Sirs. Mas«add. Sir®. P. C. Siuir. Dr. and Sirs. D. N. W. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Morton. Sirs. E. Siomeith. Sirs. Siair, Mrs. Ecdi SiacDonald, Sliss Siarion MacDtmafd, Dr. and Sirs. i'. W. Macky, SJiss S.'cnie Siartin, Sir. and Sirs. E. J. D. Slahon. Sir and Sirs. V. R Meredith, Mrs. H. Mowbray, Mivses f- and C. Murray, Mrs. H." M. Marler, Dr. and Mrs. E. I*l. D. Slilsom, .*Lr. and ivfrs. Ernest Nalder. Mrs. W. J. Napier, Mr. cmd Mrs. Raymond Norm, Mr. and Sirs. J. SfetiJeton.' Mr. and Sirs. Gordon Osmond, Mr. and Sirs. T. Oliphant, Sir. ;<nd Sirs. W. 1., Perkins. Mr. arid Mi - s. W, Pavitt, Sirs. C. V. Hcugfctea, Mrs. Hoteate, Miss K- Holmes. Mrs. J- C. Hardie. Mrs. Ft. E. Isaacs, Sir. and Sirs. Jefferson, junr.. Sirs. A. I. Johns, Miss Edith Isaacs, Miss Ruby Coleman. Sirs. F. J. Ecnderdine. Sir. and S.lrs. W. X Kenderdine, Sir. and Sirs. C. Ewble, Mrs. J, Kenderdine. Sir. and Sirs. R. J. Eins. Miss Wvkk-Brcwu, Miss W. Kent. Sirs*'Krorueld* senr., Mr. and Sirs Cecil !>vs„ Sir. and Sirs. J. Lcwe,_ Sir. and Sirs. A. SL Ferguson, Sir. and Sirs. R. A. Finlaysoa, Six. and Sirs'. F. FinLiyscn, Dr. and Sirs. Fuilertcn, Sir. and Sirs. C. Fraser, Sliss H. Fraser, Sir. and Sirs. J Frater, Sir. and Sirs. A. Si. Gould. Miss Griffin, Sir. and Mrs. R. Griffiths. Sliss Edith Isaacs. Mrs. Mackay Grant, Sir. and Mrs. J. H. Gilbert. Sirs. Honston, Mi-s J. G an din, Sir. and Sirs, Hale, Sirs. W. A. Home. Sir. and Sirs. J. SI. Clark, Dr. acd Sirs Coldicutt. Professor and Mrs. H. Corbin, Dr. and Sirs. Chapman, Sir. and Mrs. E. Corbett, Sir. and Sirs. St. John Clarke, Sir. snd Sirs. 0. Campbell, Mr. and Sirs. J. C. Craig, Sir. and 'Sirs. Eliot Dans, Sirs. A E. T. Devctra, Sirs. D'Arry, Sirs. Pratt, Sir. and Mrs. A. G. Devore, Sir. and Mrs. G. Dranb.Oe.ld, Mr. and Sirs. B. S. Finn, Sir. and Sirs. J. Fotberiagham, Sliss Mabel Johnson, Sliss Walls. WEBSTER,—ADAMS. Tba veddiss was cdebrated on Saturday ajtcn;,c.r "at St Park's bj the- Sea at Mtiford Oi si:s> Dalcse lyy Adams e!de» .-.aagtuer of M: and Sirs h V* a cams, erf Kitchener Read Milfcrd aoc Mi Ge orgfc Erse Webster, .iciv sori 01 Ml and Si <\s T G Websr-er, of Wad? fiaadts Canon F. Souog ofidat-sd, and Mr. C.

' H. Kincsford played the wedding nrosJa. | The bride, who entered the church with 1 ber father, wore an asikle-length feick i of ivory chiffon velvet with long, tijjhtj fitting sleeves and bodice, gathered to a j hip void. The fall skirt, which dipped I at each side, was C3Ught to one hip with a posy cf orange blossoms. Her veil ct embroidered tails was arranged with strings of seed pearls across the heaa aud i a spray °f orange blossoms at the back. ; carried a sheath of arum lilies. Tb» • two elder bridesmaids were Sfcss Beryl I Adams and Miss Winifred BesswelL of I Thames, who were emnlariy iroctad m ! ivory -chiffon velvet with yokes and hems :cf ivory georgette. They also were white ! felt bats with niched velvet brims, and j each carried a shsath of narcissi and | asparagus fenss. The two smali bridesmaids were Rita Webster and Valeria Adams, who both wore frocks of ivory chiffon velvet with small pns sleeves and nil! fiared skirts. Their silver net caps were banded with tangerine rose buds and they carried Victorian posies cf Michaelmas daisies. Mr. Lan Forbes was best mac and Mr. Donald Henderson was groomsman. A reception xas held after die ceremony at the Pirate Ship, where.. Mrs. Adams received the guests wearing a frock of black and gold figured ring velvet and black felt hat. She carried «i pesv of yellow and black pansies. MrsWebster wora reseda green chiffon velvet relieved with maize, and green, felt hat lo tone. Her bouquet was cf marigolds.' EACEET—WDsGATE. The marriage cf Sliss Norma Win gats, younger daughter of Mrs. Wingate, cf j Melbourne, and the late Captain Wingate, |of England, to Mr. Kenneth Robert ! Hacket, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E» M- ! Hacket, of 'Mcehaa Street, Grafton, was j celebrated on Saturday morning. Th« I bride wore a primrose cloth ensemble wita I a primrose beret, and with her was j HOdred Graham, who was in an | ankle-lentrth frock of beech-brown -crepe fleuii with a fawn coat trimmed with 1 and a close-fitting brown felt haL ! The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr.- | Orton S. Hints. : PIERCE—HARRIS. The wedding took place in the WangaI nui Collets Chapel on June 17 of Mrs. E. F. Hurls, of England, to the Rev- { C. F. Pierce, headmaster cf the Wanganui ] Collegiate School. Mrs. Harris, who was I given away by Mr. Harold Johnston, wora i an ensemble suit of beige coloured lacs j trimmed with sable fur and a hat to toneJ She carried a bouquet of gold Iceland j poppies. The Bishop of Wellington performed the ceremony and a reception folI lowed at the home of Mr. Pierce.