CARTERTON WEDDINGS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7048, 9 February 1910, Page 7

CARTERTON WEDDINGS

TRAPP—WOLTERS. There was a large and fashionable congregation at fc>t. Mark's Church, Carterton, yesterday, when Miss i’ranoes W-oiters, daughter of Mr It. H. Wolters, of Carterton, was married to Mr Bernard M. Trapp, also of Carterton. The Rev. Mr Young performed the cereraony. Mr Eric Waters, of Wellington (cousin of the bridegroom) presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by, her father, wore a handsome frock of cream Louisino silk, the guimpe being finished with folds of silver tissue, which in turn were half concealed by bands of silk insertion. oh© wore a long veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The two grown-up bridesmaids (Misses Olive Wolters and Elii© Booth) were frocked alike in white all-over lace princess frocks, with draped skirts caught at either side by knots of satin riboon. The chief bridesmaid’s hat was of white chip straw, trimmed with gold tissue flowers, and that of the second maid of white satin straw lined with block ’ and slightly up-turned, also trimmed with gold tissue flowers. They carried bouquets of deep scarlet flowers. The little maid (.Mass Tally) was dressed in whit© muslin, with a drawn laoo hat, and carried a basket of crimson flewers. The bridegroom's gifts to the ©ldea* bridesmaids were a torquoise matrix necklace and a pearl cluster brooch, respectively. Mr Gerald Wolters was best man, and Mr Barry Waters groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents. The day was oppressively warm, and at intervals smart showers of warm water fell, but in the shad© of tho large marquee erected on the lawn all minor discomforts were forgotten. The tall trees which surround the residence and completely shield the lawn, were an effective background for the many beautiful frocks worn by the guests. Tea was laid in the marquee, the • tables being artistically decorated .with white flowers in slender silver vases, and white satin ribbon. In the house the decorations were yellow coreopsis, and soft hospitable looking chairs and lounges were liberally provided, and not less liberally used. - After the ‘ wedding breakfast was over Mr and Mrs Trapp left by motor for Palmers: on North. Mrs Wolters, mother of. the undo, wore a princess frock of sapphire blue crepolinc, with an ornate guimpo o£< cream lace. Her hat was mole with white plumes, and she carried a mauve, bouquet. - . . Mrs Trapp, mother of the bridegroom, wore a black and white, striped built over white silk. Her toque was floral, in lavender tones, and-she carried a lavender bouquet, Mrs Kirk, the Bridegroom's wor o black silk, and a black hat. Airs 11. J. Seddon, who went up from Wellington, wore • a black silk frock] and a black plumed hat. Mrs Prank Dyer, also from Wellingi ton, wore a natural shantung coat andr skirt faced with black, outlined with pale blue, and a large black hat wit® white lace bows.

Mrs H. Beauchamp, who was accom-i panted by her daughter. Miss wore a frock of biscuit colour silk cash* more, trimmed with black and canard. Her hat was black with a band of -gold galon. ■ Miss Jeanne Beauchamp wore saxe, blue, and a large whit© hat with bow«| of velvet in the same tone as her gowiu, Mra F. V. Waters wore black silk and a black hat, adding a white feather ruffle. .

Mrs Fitohett wore a natural shantung frook handsomely trimmed with lace. Her hat was block and trimmed with pink roses and black cowslips. Miss C. Tally wore a striking princess frook of green shantung elaborately braided on the bodice.with bolero effect. Her hat was green with pink roses. Miss Tally wore yieux rose shantung, princess in style, with the new cascade effect at the back. Her hat was white with pink velvet bows, and she carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas. Mrs Cotter, of Greytown, wore an amethyst charmeus© frock and a floral toque in mauve tones. Mrs Baton, of Masterton, wore black silk and a black bonnet. Mi&s Payton was in green, with touches of black and a' white hat trimmed with pink flowers. Mrs Chennols wore a reseda charmeusc frock and a white chip hat. Airs Booth wore black silk. Airs Hugh AXorrison was in eau-de-nil taffeta ana a brown hat. Mrs MoKollar'wore a frock of green shantung braided with blaok, land a black plumed hat. ’ ‘ . Mrs Lamb wore pale blue and a black hat. . ... Mrs H. Ferry was in a white embroidery frock and a rose pink hat. Mrs Diddams wot© black, and a white feather ruffle and black hat. Miss Diddams wore white and a block hat. . . Mrs Lightfoot was wearing a gown ox pale blue oharmeuse, and a clack plumed hat. Mrs (Dr) Bey, of Greytown, wore a handsome frock of cream toeoa net over pal© blue glace silk, the corsage finished with heavy pal© blue silk fringe. Her hat was black and plumed. Miss Wyett wore clack and white striped voile trimmed with silk insertion. Her black hat was finished with a white osprey. . Mrs Bunny wore white, and an ecru straw hat trimmed with roses. Mrs Maunsell wore white, and v a hat trimmed with pink ribbon and daisiss. Mrs (Dr) Johnston wore black and white. Mrs Moss was in mauve shantung coat and skirt and mole bat. Mrs W. Booth wore white, and a mauve hat with cherries. Mrs De'ler wore black and white striped voile, and added a feather boa, Mrs McG-onon wore cream silk and a green hat with roses. . Mrs Maokay wore a white embroidery coat and skirt, and a blaok hat. Miss Bunny wore a grey voile frock and blaok hat. ~ , Miss H. Bunny was gowned in black and white striped voile, and a blaok *°ilrs Perry wore a green tailor-made coat and skirt, and a green hat with a silver band, - Miss F. Mansell wore white, and a blaok hat. . ~ , . Miss Jackson was in amethyst chatmanse and a mauve hat. There were a great number of gentlemen present. . . The presents, which were numerous and costly, wore displayed in the diningroom. ARCUS—LAWRENCE. - Another wedding celebrated by tho Bov. Young at St. Mark’s Church, Carterton, yesterday, was that , of Miss Helen Lawrence to Mr Gavin Arcus, of Dalefield. Miss Arcus was bridesmaid, and two little girls. Misses Lawrence and Hodder, in white, with Dutch bonnets of white satin, were acting in a similar capacity- The bride was given away by her father, and Mr Jack Gafer was best man. Miss Empson presided at the organ. The bride wore a gown of cream cashmere, and tho cus-

tomary veil and orange blossoms. Mrs Lawrence, tho bride’s mother, wore a navy blue costume, and a black hat. Mrs Arcus was in black silk. A reception was afterwards held at the Victoria Hail.