WEDDINGS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23213, 10 June 1937, Page 18

WEDDINGS

Thomas—Moodie A quiet wedding was solemnised on May 24 at St. David's Church, Auckland, by the Rev. W. Bower-Black, the contracting parties being Eleanor Sherman (Nell), only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Moodie. of Palmerston, and Howard John, third son of Mr and the late Mrs J. Thomas, of Starbuck House. Mil Cord Haven. Miller—M'Cullocli In Knox Presbyterian Church. Dannevirke, on June 2, Jean Anne, only daughter of Mr and Mrs John M'Culloch. of "To Whiti," Norsewood, Hawke's Bav, and niece of Mrs and the late Mr James M'Culloch, of Invercargill, and late of Tuatapere. Southland, was married to David Lennox Carmichael. third son of Mr and Mrs J. Miller, of To Rehunga. Dannevirke. The Rev. Mr Starnes was the officiating minister. The "Wedding March" was plavcd by Miss Thorburn. The bride wore a trained gown of ivory chiffon velvet, fashioned on simple lines, with a cowl neckline buttoned down the back, and long tightfitting sleeves coming to a point over the hand. She wore a string of pearls. Her embroidered veil, lent by Mrs Miller, fell from a coronet of orange blos-

I soms in graceful folds and formed a second train. She carried a bouquet of freesias, carnations, and chrysanthemums, with streamers to match. The bridesmaids were Misses Jill Smith, Dorothy Potts, and Joan Edgely. Their dresses were cherry red chiifon velvet made on similar lines to that of the bride. They wore amber leaf brooches, silver shoes, and silver coronets, and carried Douquets of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern, with streamers to match. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Ron. Miller, as best man. The groomsmen were Mr Rue Smith and Mr lan Gordon M'Culloch, cousin and brother of the bride. The ushers were Mr Walter Haycock and Mr Robert Miller. During the signing of the register Miss Joan Edgely sang the solo " Because." The reception following the ceremony was held in the De Luxe Lounge, Dannevirke. Mrs M'Culloch and Mrs Miller received the guests, who numbered over 100. Mrs M'Culloch wore a smart, tailored navy costume with a magnolia satin blouse, a navy hat, and shoes to tone, and carried a bouquet of roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern. Mrs Miller wore a navy coat, with hat and shoes to match, and carried a bouquet of carnations and roses. Miss J. Edgely sang two solos. Later, the young couple left by car for the north, the bride wearing a navy ensemble, with hat and accessories to tone. Prior to the wedding she was entertained by the Norsewood hockey girls at a " kitchen" tea, where she received many gifts. Mr and Mrs D. Miller's future home will be Dannevirke. Henry—Bowler The wedding took place at the Wesley Street Methodist Manse on Monday evening, with the Rev. H. C. Orchard officiating, of David, only son of Mr and Mrs D. Henry, of Caversham, and Ettie, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Bowler, of Young street, St. Kilda. The best man was Mr Jack Hayes, and the groomsman Mr James Wilson. The bride wore a frock of lavender lace over satin, with sleeves inset with faggoted georgette, and a cowl neckline trimmed with silver. Her hat was also of silver lame, and she had silver shoes to match. Her bouquet of white lilies, chrysanthemums, freesias and maidenhair fern was adorned with two silver horseshoes. Her bridesmaids were Misses, Anita and May Bowler. Miss Anita Bowler's frock was of primrose velvet, trimmed with gold lame and made with a high cowl neckline. Her hat was of primrose velvet and gold lame, and her shoes were gold to match. Miss May Bowler was in powder blue panne velvet, relieved with a basque and Eton collar of silver, and having a velvet hat to match. Both bridesmaids carried gold chrysanthemums, narcissi and maidenhair fern. The bride was formerly a member of the staff at the Savoy, and. in nonour of this fact, Mr and Mrs Barling gave her her wedding breakfast. It took place in the Tudor Lounge, which was specially decorated with blue damask cloths on the tables and Iceland poppies. The guests were received by the bride's mother, who wore a gown of black satin trimmed in pale green, and carried a bouquet of hyacinths, freesias and maidenhair fern, and who was assisted by Mrs Henry, the bridegroom's mother, in a gown of black silk marocain, with silver grey trimmings, and carrying a bouquet of chrysanthemums, red anemones and fern. The guests ( were: Mr and Mrs J. Brown (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs G. Harding, Mrs G. Scurr and Mr K. Scurr (Mosgiel), Mr and Mrs B. Smith, Mr and Mrs W. Jacobsen, Mr and Mrs G. Creighton. Mr J. Wilson, Mrs J. Wilson, Misses Matier, B. M'Kay, M. Cannon, I. Lawson, J. Southern and F. Swift, and Messrs H. M'Donell, C. Doig, W. Watson, L. WyKe and L. Hitchcox. . Yesterday the bride and bridegroom left for Wellington, where the.v will in future reside, the bride travelling in a navy costume and accessories and a fur stole, the gift of the bridegroom.