WEDDINGS
Race—Morrison The marriage was solemnised on Wednesday at the Mornington Presbyterian Church of Isabel Lilian, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. L. Morrison, and Mr George Leonard Race. The Rev. W Watson was the officiating minister. The bride wore a graceful gown of cream satin, with a sweeping train finished with satin roses with pearl centres. Her embroidered tulle veil was held in place with orange blossom and she carried an arm bouquet. In attendance was Mrs R. Tonkin, of Timaru, as matron of honour, who was attired in blue figured satin trimmed with cloth of gold, and a blue and gold coronet. Gold shoes and a bouquet of gold flowers completed her toilet. Her flower girl, Shirley Hislop. and page boy, Lex Hughes, made a charming pair. The former wore an ankle-length frock of blue satin with georgette frills and blue shoes to match and a band of blue forget-me-notes. and carried a Victorian posy The page boy wore a blue velvet suit with gold buttons and gold buckles on his shoos Mr A Morrison and Mr D. Mitchell were the ushers
The reception was held in the Somerset Lounge, The bride’s mother, wearing a frock of black lace under a black fur coat, received the guests,, and was assisted by the bridegroom’s sister, who wore a floral frock under a musquash coat. Prior to her wedding, the bride was the guest of honour at several parties, her hostesses being Mcsdames w. Mitchell, J. Wallace. James Smith. F. Haig. N. Morrison, and Murison.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23221, 19 June 1937, Page 27
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256WEDDINGS Otago Daily Times, Issue 23221, 19 June 1937, Page 27
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