WEDDINGS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24264, 4 April 1940, Page 15

WEDDINGS

Clearwater—Ferguson The Presbyterian Church, Waikouaiti, was the scene of a pretty wedding on March 16. when David Mitchell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Clearwater, of Palmerston, was married to Vera Janet, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ferguson, of Waikouaiti. The church had been tastefully decorated by friends of the bride, with gladioli, roses and asters. The bride looked charming in a slightly trained frock of lace made over magnolia satin with a ruched bodice. A coronet of orange blossom held in place a beautiful Brussels net veil and she carried a fan-shaped bouquet of gladioli in white and pink toniugs.The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Stella Ferguson, who wore a pretty frock of pale green lace, featuring a ruched bodice and short ruched sleeves. Her coronet was of salmon-pink wood-fibre flowers and silver leaves. A crystal necklace, the gift of the bridegroom, was also worn, and she carried a fan-shaped bouquet of salmon-pink gladioli. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Walter Wright as best man. Messrs M. Hoskins and J. Clearwater, jun.. acted as ushers. . A reception was held in the Sunday school hall, where the guests were. re : ceived by Miss N. Wilson, of Waitati (aunt of the bride), who acted in the absence through illness of the bride's mother. She was attired in a floral frock with navy coat and hat, and was assisted by the bridegroom’s mother (wearing a navy costume and hat). Both hostesses wore floral sprays. For travelling the bride had chosen a nigger brown costume with accessories to tone. The future home of Mr and Mrs David Clearwater will be at Palmerston. Brown—Waite

The marriage took place at the Mornington , Methodist Church on March 21 between Arthur Henderson, younger son of Mr Victor Brown, of Dunedin, and the late Mrs Brown, and Agnes Mary, elder daughter of the late Mrs Mary Waite. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. O. Williams, and Miss Burt presided at the organ The bride, who entered the church (beautifully decorated by members of the Bible class) with Mr James Torance, wore a becoming model gown of magnolia satin, featuring a high neckline and a long train. The embroidered veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom., and she carried a sheaf of lilium aux'atum and maidenhair fern.

Miss Molly Gollan (Wellington), and Miss Esme Wrightson were the bridesmaids. Delphinium blue sheer georgette went to fashion their gowns, which were made over taffeta, with ruched bodices and full skirts, and were finished at the shoulder with cyclamen sprays. Sheaves in shades of cyclamen were carried, matching those worn in the hair. The flower girl (Miss Joan Torrance, of Waipahi), was similarly dressed, and she carried a posy of pink roses. The bridegroom was supported by his brother. Mr Garfield Brown, as best man. Mr Erwin Lamb was groomsman. and the ushers wex-e Messrs M Torrance and T. Kennedy.

Dui'ing the signing of the register Miss Isa Webster sang the solo. “ Bless this House.” _ At a reception held in Crawford Lounge upwards of 80 guests were received by Mrs James Torrance, who wore a frodk of Air Force blue brocaded velvet with smart hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of red roses. She was assisted by Mrs James Fairbairn, whose frock of brown and coffee lace was worn with a fur cape and hat to match. Her bouquet was in autumn tones.

For travelling the bride wore a tailored prey costume with tan accessories. She carried a fur coat, the gift of the bridegroom.

The future home will be in Dunedin

Garland—Eckhoff

A pretty wedding was solemnised on the evening of March 21 at the Caversham Presbyterian Church, between Clifford John, eldest son of Mrs E Garland and the late Mr J. Garland, and Catherine May (Kitty) twin daughter of the late Mr and Mrs D N. Eckhoff. The Rev. C.« M. Sullivan officiated.

The bride, who entered the church with her elder brother, Mr D. N. Eckhoff, looked charming in a gown of white georgette with a heart-shaped neckline, long full sleeves and a very full skirt with flowers embroidered in the front and back. She also wore a halo of orange blossom and a veil caught gracefully at the back of the head, and she carried a spray of lilies-

The bridesmaid. Miss Phyllis Eckhoff (twin sister of the bride), and the flower girl. Miss Delia Higgins, were dressed alike in blue georgette frocks featuring gracefully draped short sleeves and full skirts with a frill at the hem and pink velvet ribbon trimming. Dolly Varden hats were worn and blue muffs trimmed with pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern were carried. Mr L Garland (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. The ushers were Messrs K. Holley and S. Robert. While the register was being signed Mrs Stone gave a delightful rendering of "Ave Maria." A reception was held at the Embassy Salon, where Mrs C. R. Marks (grandmother of the bride), assisted by Mrs E. Garland received about 100 guests. Mrs Marks wore a floral crepe de chine frock with a brown coat and hat, and carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers. Mrs Garland wore a black lace frock with a pink and lavender spray on the shoulder and a black hat.

When the bride and bridegroom left by car for the south the bride was wearing a navy sheer wool frock with coat and hat to match. Mitchell—Johnstone

A pretty Easter wedding, celebrated on March 25 in St. Paul’s Cathedral, was that of John T., elder son of Mrs Mitchell, of George street, and the late Mr A. Mitchell, and Zeitha, younger daughter of Mrs K. B. Johnstone, of Albert street, and (he late Mr Roy Johnstone. The ceremony was performed bv the Very Rev. Dean Cruickshank, with Professor V E. Galway at the organ. In the unavoidable absence of the bride’s uncles, Mr W. B. Bridger (New Plymouth) and Mr Gordon Johnstone (Central Otago), the bride was escorted by Mr F S. Goyen. Her frock was of ivory satin, with Victorian bustle effect, from which trails of pastel flowers depended, leading to a sweeping train The floral note was repeated in the headdress offsetting - veil of tulle. Dispensing with the customary bouquet, she -arried instead an ivory prayer book. The matron-of-honour, Mrs Stuart

Adey, of Melbourne (the bride’s sister), emphasised the Victorian atmosphere in a blue taffeta gown with pinafore effect, forming into a bustle. The bridesmaids. Misses Helen McLachlan and Grace Mosley, were dressed alike in white taffeta with tiers of frills, repeating the Victorian bustle effect. The hats of the whole entourage were of the Dolly Varden character.

The bridegroom’s attendants were Lieutenant Ralph McKinlay, Mr Robert Johnstone (the bride’s brother), and Mr Cecil Lewis; and the ushers Captain John Green and Corporal McLeod. A reception was held at the Carlton Hotel, whei’e some 60 guests were x-e----ceived. Mrs Johnstone wqre a handsome black cx - epe frock trimmed with velvet, with smart black hat and cape of silver fox. She carried a bouquet of blooms in cyclamen hues. Mrs Mitchell was attu'ed in a navy blue marocain ensemble, trimmed with white, with squirrel fur. and her posy was of autumn blooms.

The honeymoon was spent at Mount Cook, and the bride travelled in a blue Angora tweed frock with pinafore bustle effect, ruffled neckline and white fox fur. Her tricorn hat was trimmed with a black ostrich plume. Peterson —Porteous The marriage took place at the Presbyterian Church, Caversham, on the evening of March 14 between Allan McNae, younger son of Mr and Mrs J. Peterson, of Dunedin, and Doris Amelia, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs I. Porteous, of Dunedin. The Rev. C. M. Sullivan officiated. The bride was an effective figure in a simply-cut gown of white satin with full skirt and ruched neckline. A fine, embroidex’ed tulle veil was surmounted by a coiffure decoration of flowers, and the bouquet was of white roses. Misses Jean Garrick, Edna Scott, and Betty Porteous attended the bride. Two of the three wore pale blue georgette frocks, the full skirts of which were trimmed with pale pink velvet bows at the hemline and on the sleeves. Long sashes defined the waistlines. Pink muffs covered with the petals of gladioli were carried, these being finished with trailing flowers of a dai’ker shade. Pale pink roses were worn in the hair. The other bridesmaid wore pale pink patterned georgette with full skirt and a bolero She carried a matching bouquet. Mr D. Georgeson acted as best man. The duties of ushers were carried out by Messrs Jack Porteous (brother of the bride) and Jack Stewart.

A x-eception was held later at the Crawford Lounge, the guests being received by the bride’s mother, assisted by Mx - s Peterson -(mother of the bridegroom). Mi's Porteous was smartly gowned in petrel blue, and Mrs Peterson wore a blue frock with accessories to tone. Both carried bouquets in deep oi’ange and brown shades. A black tailored costume and matching hat was the bride’s travelling attire. Barber—Harrex A quiet wedding solemnised on March 21 at the Presbyterian Church, Ranfurly, was that of George William, second son of Mr and Mrs R. Barber, of Oturehua, and Rae. only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. F. Harrex. of Oturehua. The Rev. Mr Chisholm was the officiating clergyman, and the organist was Mx*s A. Gilchrist (aunt of the bride), who had ari-anged bowls of autumntinted flowers in the church. The bride looked smart in a grey tailored suit worn with a fuchsia blouse, a black and fuchsia hat, and accessories to tone. She carried a bouquet of fuchsia-tinted gladioli, asters, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid. Miss Phyllis Barber (sister of the bridegroom), was attired in a black tailored suit with silver pin stripe, a shell-pink blouse, and black hat finished with an eye veil. She carried a bouquet of mauve and pink gladioli and maidenhair fern. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr J. McKay. Later a reception was held at the Ranfurly Hotel. The bride’s mother wore a dusky pink wool crepe de chine model frock with fur cape, black hat. and accessories to match. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black tailored costume with a black hat and a shoulder spray of deep cream roses and maidenhair fern. For travelling the bride wore with her grey suit a grey squirrel stole (the gift of the bridegroom). Le Petit—Chapman

The marriage was quietly celebrated at St. Mary’s Basilica. Invercargill, on March 27 between Victor, only son of Mr and Mrs E. A. Le Petit, of Earn street. Invercargill, and Mabel Marie (Jim), youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs S. Chapman, of Clyde, Central Otago. Only relatives and close friends were present at the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Father McKay. The bride wore a classical frock of burgundy lame, with slim-fitting bodice, ruched sleeves, and ruched skirt. Her toilet was completed with a lame turban and burgundy accessories. She carried fuchsia and cream roses. Attendant upon the bride was Miss Isobel Le Petit, in a frock of mermaidblue American crepe, a blue velvet toque, and accessories to tone. Her bouquet consisted of cream and mauve sstcrs The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Geoffrey Lane. Miss Rose Shepherd played the wedding music, and during the signing of the register Mr Ray Lyons violinist, played “ Ave Maria." Between 30 and 40 guests attended a reception, which was held at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs R. McKay, in Hawthorndale They were received by the bride’s mother, who was attired in a navy model frock, a fur swagger coat, and a navy model peach-bloom velour She also wore a spray of mauve and cream sweet peas. The bridegroom’s mother wore an embroidered sheer frock under a black tailored coat. Her velvet hat had a feather mount, and her floral spray was of mauve and red anemones

For travelling the bride had chosen a suit in sea-green, vyith smart black hat and accessories, and she carried a fur coat. The future home of Mr and Mrs V. A. Le Petit will be at Stanley Bay. Auckland. Loader—Fraser At the Congregational Church, Moray place, an attractive wedding was solemnised on March 16 between Victor Oswald, second son of Mr and Mrs J Loader, of Christchurch, and Roma Esther, only daughter of Mr and Mrs G. F. of Owaka. The Rev J Harris officiated and Mrs H. C. Campbell presided at the organ. The bride looked charming in a trained gown of ivory bridal satin A three-tier tulle veil surmounted by a coronet _ of orange blossom and a bouquet of lilium auratum and tree lily of the valley completed a pleasing toilet. The matron of honour, Mrs D. Esplin, wore a fitting gown of duck-egg blue and pillbox hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of apricot gladioli and sweet peas, The bridegroom was attended by Mr D. Esplin as best man. Messrs W. Ewarl and L. Frame acted as ushers. Mrs Fraser received the guests attired in an ensemble of fern green braided cloque and a velour hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of lavender and salmon pink dahlias and sweet peas. Mrs Loader, assisted the hostess in a bottle-green coat and frock and hat to tone. Her bouquet was of cycla-men-shaded stocks. When Mr and Mrs Loader left later the bride was wearing a navy model frock and hat and musquash coat

Brmidcll —Robb An attractive wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Musselburgh on March 21 between George Lyon, twin son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Brundell. of Union street, Dunedin, and Thora Ethel, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. G Robb, of St Kilda, Dunedin. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. D. Baird, with Miss Jean McCorkindale at the organ During the signing of the register the solo, “ Ave Maria.” was rendered by Mr Walter Prictor The bride wore a model gown of cream French satin cut on classical lines and embroidered with lace applique, the skirt ending in a sweeping train. Her veil of fine tulle was

draped from a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of white gladioli. „ , The bride’s sister. Mrs T. Nelson, attended as matron of honour, and wore a dainty frock of lilac net. with georgette applique flowers in green ana violet shades. She carried a sheaf of gladioli to tope. The flower girl, Miss Noela Nelson (niece of the bride), wore a frock of lilac net. and carried a basket of lilactinted asters. . The duties of best man were carried out by Mr K. Brundell (brother of the bridegroom) The usher was Mr E. Waghorn. . , „ , A reception was held at the Hydro Tea Rooms. St. Clair, where the guests were received by the bride’s mother, wearing a musquash fur coat over a frock of rust cloque. with rust velour hat. She carried a bouquet of autumntinted blooms, and was assisted as hostess by the bridegroom’s mother, who wore a navy ensemble with navy hat, her bouquet being of pmk dahlias. For travelling the bride wore an air force blue coat trimmed with opossum fur over a suit of air force blue, with accessories to match. Newton—Morrison

St. Andrew’s Church, Melville street, was the scene of a picturesque wedding on March 20, when Renzie Cecil, third son of Mr H. Newton, Invercargill, and the late Mrs Newton, was married to Marion Barbara, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs James Morrison The officiating clergyman was ,the Rev. H. Ryburn. Mr Colin Oliver presided at the organ. The bride wore a beautiful gown of stiffened marquisette, with full circular skirt bodice daintily trimmed with fine lace edging, and sleeves which were full to the wrist. Miss Daphne Morrison (sister of the bride) and Miss Christabelle Espie (a cousin) attended as bridesmaids in frocks of autumn-tinted ombre georgette ' The necklines were edged in tiny scallops, the sleeves were very full and fitted above the elbow, and the bodices were decorated with lace edging. ~ , . . The bridegroom was attended by Mr Stan Jenkins, of Invercargill, as best man. Mr Clifford Newton (younger brother of the bridegroom) was groomsman, and the ushers were Messrs L. Beighton and Mrs H. T. Pearse. . A reception was held at the Leviathan Hotel, where the guests were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a black gown and hat and kidskin cape, and carried a bouquet of red carnations. Mrs Ludbrook, sister of the bridegroom, assisted her. wearing a navy ensemble trimmed with cream lace, and carrying flowers to tone. , , „ . The bride and bridegroom left by car for the north, the former wearing a fawn velour swagger coat, fur stole, and