OPOTIKI WEDDING

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18879, 3 December 1935, Page 8

OPOTIKI WEDDING

PARKINSON—LOVELL (Herald Correspondent.) On Saturday afternoon Si. Stephen's Church, Opotiki. was the scene of a pretty wedding, and one of interest to a arue number of people iii Mot u ami Gisborne. when Sarah Joyce, youngest daughter of .Mrs. Lovell, Opotiki, and the. late Mr. Charles Lovell. Alotti, was married to Norman Stewart, son. of Mr. and Mrs. S. 11. Parkinson. Waiorka road. Opotiki. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. ('. G. C. Salt. The bride, who was escorted by hei brother, Air. George Lovell, looked charming in her lovely frock of rich trench lace anil white, satin beaute. The bodice was of lace with long tightlilting sleeves, and the skirt fell in graceful lines to her feet, forming) a -light train at the back. The bridal red. loaned by a friend, was arranged with a coronet of orange blossoms, and fell in soft folds over her frock. White satin shoes and silk hose, while gloves incl a bouquet of unusual cream and >Teen tree tulips, which bloom only once in 10 years, completed a charming toilette.

The bridesmaids. .Miss Nelda Warrington, cousin, and little Iris Whitting;on, niece of the bride, wore very pretty locks of vieux lose silk mesh-net over atin slips. The elder bridesmaid's frock .iad a tight-fitting bodice finished at the neck with a white ornament, and raglan frilled puff sleeves. A long pink* satin

-ash was lied in a bow at the back, and the long skirt was finished with three liny frills at the hem. A bat ot fine while straw, white shoes, and hose were

worn, and she carried a bouquet of deep oiiik and white roses. The little girl's frock was short, with tiny frills forming the short cape sleeves. A niched cap trimmed with pink rosebuds was worn and she carried a silver basket of pink roses.

Master Loss Donaldson. Motu. nephew of the bride, acted as page, and wore a sott pink satin shirt and black velvet trousers.

Mr. Robert Parkinson, brother of tin bridegroom, ably carried out the duties >'i best. man. 4

Following the ceremony at the church, a reception was held at the Lyric Hall. which was artistically decorated with pink and white flowers, and suspended over the beautiful three-tier cake was a largie pink and white bell. The usual '.oasis were honored during the weddinn breakfast. Mr. 11. Simpson acliiras toast master. Sheaves of congratulatory telegrams were received and a cable message from the bride's brother resident in Australia.

Mrs. Lovell received the guests wear ing a handsome ensemble of navy bine and white, printed crepe, smart navy ha! n'ud holding a bouquet of scarlet jjer beras and maidenhair fern. Mrs. I'arkbison, mother of the bridegroom, was becomingly flocked in black georgette, relieved with pink, with which was worn a black bat. her bouquet, being of pink and white roses. Mrs. "It. VVhittington, -ister of Hie bride, of Cisboriie. chose a smartly modelled frock of bottle green crepe-de-chiue. and a cream straw bat. Mrs. .1. L'. Donaldson. Motu, aisler of the bride., wore a frock of apple green embossed iiiarocain. and a cream straw hat.

Latur in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left on a wedding tour to Ilawke's Lay. via Motu and Gisborne. 'flic bride was wearing a smartly tailored freneh grey summer I weed costume. with a shelf pink georgette blouse, grey straw bat. shoes and handbag to tone. The large number of guests were entertained in the evening at a verv jollv dance. Prior lo her marriage Miss Lovell was the guest of honor nt a very enjoyable rrift afternoon arranged l.v Mesda'nies K. J. Read, and F. M. Chary. .Motu. and held at Mrs. Lead's home

The guests at the wcddjnf! included Mrs. Oro.xloii. Mr. I!. Davis (Waerenga-a-hika). Mr. and Mrs. .1. Davis (fiislinine). Mr. anil Mrs. I!. King, Mr. ami Mrs. ft. Shaw. Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson. Mr. anil Mrs. Lunulas. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe. Mr. r.nd Mrs. 11. Parkinson Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace (Te Wera), Mr. and Mrs. \l. Lovell, Mr. ihhl Mrs. Ilennessv. Mr. an I Mrs. Neil. Mr. ami Mrs T.'Webh, Mvi and Mrs. L. Abbott, Mr ami Mrs. Pearns. Mr. and Mrs. .1. Parkinson. Mr. and Mrs. .1. Malonev, Mr. and Mrs. R. Dav, Mr. and Mrs. V. flcarv (Moin). Misilames liaukiu {(lis horneV l<\ Read (Mr.ln), (!. Pcgg (Motn). W McKinnon. N. Parkinson. and P.lack ; Misses 0. Kirhv. Low,.' (2). Tieniieasy, J. Rattle, F. Voss. ami S. Black ; Messrs. Lowe (2). A, Warrington. 11. Mavis (CJisborne). P. Wnrrinrdon. R. Whilfinglon. Kane (Oisborne), ('. Rlack, P. and N. Lovell. L. Freeman (Auckland*. R Webb. I'. I.oonev. 11. Simpson. n Melvilln, Limlnn. P. Pearns, .1. Whitfield. L. and W. Parkinson, and J. ■R. Donaldson.