WEDDINGS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23203, 29 May 1937, Page 26

WEDDINGS

Stratton—Rcid On the evening of April 27 the wedding was solemnised at St. Paul's Cathedral of Ruby Edna, youngest daughter of Mrs M. Reid, of Dunedin, and the late John Reid, of Ranfurly, and James Henry, eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. Stratton, of Invercargill. The Very Rev. Dean Cruickshank performed the ceremony. The church was tastefully decorated oy friends. of the bride, the pews being tied with white tulle.

, The bride entered the church with her uncle, Mr W. King, to the strains of the bridal march. She was attired in a gown of white satin cut on simple, close-fitting lines flaring from the knees and forming a train. The bodice was shirred from the waist to form a V neck, finished with a shoulder spray of white carnations and freesias. Tiny pearl buttons fastened down the back. The sleeves were long, close-fitting, and puffed at the shoulder. The, handembroidered veil was of silk tulle, held by a coronet of orange blossoms and arum lilies. She carried a sheaf of lilies.

She was attended by her sister, Miss Winifred Reid, attired in silver lace over apricot satin, with silver girdle, silver shoes, and a band of silver leaves to tone. Her sheaf was of abutilons and maidenhair fern. She wore a shoulder spray to match. Little Vola King was flower girl, wearing a short green net frock over green satin frilled to the waist, with a sash of green velvet ribbon. The neck and armholes were finished with a deep frill. She wore a coronet of green flowers and green shoes, and carried a posy of abutilons. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr Gordon Duthie.

The reception was held at the Vedic Cafe, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a navy silk ensemble and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. She was assisted by the bridegroom's mother, wearing a floral georgette frock and carrying a bouquet of wine chrysanthemums. Brain—King

On the evening of April 10. at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Oamaru, Mabel Eunice, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. King, of Herbert, and Joseph Thompson D'Arcy Brain, younger twin son of Mr and Mrs C. D. Brain, of Wharfe street, Oamaru, were married. The Ven. Archdeacon Russell officiated. The church was decorated by lodge girl friends of the bride, and Mr F. C. Burry presided at the organ. '■-■'■■ . : <

The bride wore a frock of pink suede crepe de chine. The high neckline was finished with tiny pink roses. The long full sleeves were neatly ruched at the shoulders, and the skirt, cut on classical lines, was finished with a circular train. The hand-embroidered tulle veil was held in place with la coronet of orange blossom, and pink slippers, and a shower bouquet of pink dahlias, cream roses and maidenhair fern completed her ensemble. She was attended by Miss Cecelia Mary Jenkin, who was frocked in blue reversible satin with a ruched neckline, long full sleeves, and a fitting gored skirt, finished with a wide felt. She wore a .blue hat and silver slippers, and carried a bouquet of pink dahlias, forget-me-nots and maidenhair fern. Evelyn Joyce' Haggerty was flower girl, wearing a short pale green dress with puffed' sleeves. She wore a floral head band, and carried a posy in tonings of the bride's. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Cornelius J. D. Brain (twin brother) as best man. Mr Walter Brain and Mr Allenby <King carried out' the duties of ushers. During the signing of the register Mr C. F. Haggerty sang a solo, accompanied by Mr F. C. Burry. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe by Miss Ella Jenkins. ,

The reception was held at the Star and Garter tea rooms, where over 70 guests were received by the bride's mother, who was attired in a floral frock, with brown coat, hat and accessories to tone, and who carried a posy of autumn tints. She was assisted by the bridegroom's mother, who wore a brown frock with lace trimmings and a coat, with hat and accessories to tone, and who also carried a posy of autumn tints. Later the guests adjourned to Mr and Mrs C. B. Brains home, where a pleasant evening was spent. , , .. T. When the happy couple left by car the bride was wearing a navy frock with red trimmings under a navy furtrimmed coat, a velour hat. and skin shoes, with gloves and purse to match. Prior to her marriage the bride was met by the M.UJ.0.0.F. Lodge and presented with a salad service. She was also made the guest of honour at a "kitchen" evening given by Herbert residents. Mr Campbell making the presentation of numerous useful gifts. Mr J. Brain replied on behalf of Miss King. The bridegroom was met by the staff of the New Zealand Road Services and presented with an antique log box and fruit dish. Mr and Mrs J. T. D. Brain's home will now be at Ngapara. Meek —Wilson

The wedding was solemnised at First Church on Aoril 28 of Irene Cremer, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. P. Wilson, of Dunedin, and James Mitchell Meek, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Meek, also of Dunedin. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Allan Stevely, and. Dr Galway presided at the organ. The bride wore a frock of ivory satin beaute, cut on slimming lines, with a cowl neckline,' tight-fitting sleeves, and a long inset train. Her embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a halo of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of cream dahlias and chrysanthemums.

She was attended by her sister, Miss Myra Wilson, who wore a frock of carnation pink crinkly crepe shot with a gold metal stripe. It was cut on fitting lines with a flared basque. Gold lame flowers at the neckline and gold shoes completed the outfit. She wore a coronet of pink sweet peas and carried a bouquet of pink dahlias and chrysanthemums. The little . flower girl, Elaine Fort, wore an ankle-length frock of pink crepe de chine with a brighter pink velvet sash. She carried a Victorian posy of pink carnations and wore a bandeau of pink flowers in her hair. The bridegroom was attended by Mr K. Michelle, of Milton. . _, , The reception was held at the Strand Salon, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore an ensemble of Coronation blue, with a hat to match, and carried a bouquet of bronze abutiloris and maidenhair fern. She was assisted by the bridegroom's mother, who wore a frock of black lace, with accessories to tone,-and carried a bouquet of red roses. Later in the evening an enjoyable dance was held. The bride's future home will be at Rotorua. Strachan—Shaw The wedding was solemnised at Invercargill on the evening of April 17 of Effie Manton, elder daughter of Mrs Shaw and the late Mr Murdoch Shaw, of Invercargill, and Davfd Haddon, only son of Mr and Mrs James Strachan, of St. Clair. The hall was decorated with lilies, asters and roses. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr G. M. Butler, wore a classically-cut trained frock of parchment coloured needlerun lace. The leg o' mutton sleeves finished in points over the hands were edged with pleated georgette frills. The softly cowled collar was also edged with georgette frills. Her heavily embroidered parchment veil fell from a coronet of' pearls and orange blossom, and her sheaf was of lilies and fern.

Misses Patricia Strachan, Myra Butler and Maisie Compton were bridesmaids. They were dressed alike in frocks of pale pink cellophane georgette, over taffeta, made on Victorian lines, with which they wore silver shoes and silver halos. They carried shower bouquets of pink carnations, blue hydrangeas and asparagus fern. Mr Norman Shaw, brother of the bride, was best man, and Messrs E. E. Cowley and G. Butler, jun., were ushers. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a floral horseshoe by little Irene Wood. The reception was held in the Rosewood Lounge, where Mrs Shaw and Mrs Strachan received the guests. The former wore a brown lace ensemble, with a fur stole and brown velour hat. and carried a bouquet of bronze abutilons and asparagus fern. Mrs Strachan wore a black lace ensemble and a black velour hat, her bouquet being of red begonias, red rosebuds and maidenhair fern.

For travelling the bride wore a light green woollen suit, with dark green accessories, under a musquash coat. Mr and Mrs R. H. Strachan's new home is in Dunedin.'

Before her marriage the bride was guest of honour at a " gift" evening given by the clerical staff of the Chief Post Office, Invercargill. at a "bathroom" and "handkerchief" afternoon given by Miss Myra Butler, and at a " kitchen " evening given by Mrs E. E. Cowley.

Hughan—M'Corkindale On April 14 the wedding was solemnised at Knox Church between Iris, second daughter of Mr and Mrs D. M'Corkindale, of Lawrence. and George, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Hughan, of Miller's Flat. Professor F. S. Hunter performed the ceremony. The bride wore a trained frock of cream silk velvet, smocked with silver, and having tight-fitting sleeves coming to a point over the hand. Her long embroidered veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of white roses, lilies, dahlias and maidenhair fern. Silver and cream velvet shoes completed her ensemble.

Attending her was her sister Meryle, who wore a pink net frock with a blue sash and flowers to form a high neckline, and who carried a mixecjTbouquet of blue and pink flowers. Her halo was of silver braided lame with pink and blue flowers on one side. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Robert White, of Alexandra. As the couple was leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by Master Bryan Beagley, a cousin of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held at the R.S.A. Club rooms, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a frock of brown floral georgette, with a fur coat and accessories to tone. Her bouquet was of autumn-tinted flowers. She was assisted by the bridegroom's mother, who wore a navy ensemble relieved with blue, and a navy coat and accessories to tone, her bouquet being of blue flowers. Prior to their marriage the couple were entertained at an enjoyable " gift" evening, given by Mr and Mrs Henderson, of Caversham. Mlvor—Manson - ; The wedding was solemnised recently in the South Dunedin Presbyterian Church of Elsie Marion, only daughter of Mr nad Mrs C. A. Manson, of Bannockburn. and Morris Stanley, third son of Mr and Mrs J. F. M'lvor. of Dunedin. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. R. Dodds, with Mrs Dodds" presiding at the organ*. During the signing of the register Mr Eric Richardson rendered the solo "The Crown." The church was tastefully decorated in pastel shades by friends of the bride.

The bride wore a gown of cream saiin made on slim-fitting lines. The neck fell in soft cowls; the back of the bodice was ornamented with satin buttons, and a little belt. The sleeves were daintily relieved with lattice work and were drawn into a tight band at the wrist. The skirt, tight to the knees, lengthened into a long, sweeping train. Her embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of cream roses, begonias, and maidenhair fern. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Misses Mavis Richardson and Nettie M'lvor, dressed in frocks of blue and pink cellophane georgette, with full sleeves, ruched shoulders, flared

basques and cowled necklines. The skirts were tight and flared from the knee. They wore silver halos and shoes to tone and carried bouquets of pink dahlias. Elsie Fay Manson was flower girl, wearing an ankle-length frock of pink satin finished with a pink sash and posy. • The frock had a square neckline, puffed sleeves and a full skirt with rows of little frills at the hem. Her black curls were held in place with a bow of pink ribbon. The bridegroom was attended by Mr J. M'lvor as best man and Mr R. Griffith as groomsman. Mr A. Manson and Mr R. M'lvor acted as ushers. As the couple were leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horseshoe by her little niece. After the ceremony the reception was held at the Bungalow Tea Rooms, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a frock of black satin marocain relieved with coffee lace, black coatee and a model hat, and who carried a bouquet of red dahlias. Owing to an illness the bridegroom's mother was unable to attend the ceremony, and her place was taken by her daughter, Miss Mavis M'lvor, who wore a green velvet frock relieved with silver, a black coat and a black picture hat. She carried a bouquet of amber dahlias.

When the happy couple left later to tour the North Island the bride was wearing a brown tailored costume with a brown hat and accessories to tone.