Wedding Bells

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19886, 14 March 1939, Page 13

Wedding Bells

Shaw —Shaw Quiet But Pretty Ceremony A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated in Holy Trinity Church on Saturday afternoon, when Dorothy Evelyn, only daughter of Mr. J, N. Shaw and the late Mrs. Shaw, Gisborne, was married to Alan Arthur Ciibborn, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Shaw, Opotiki, Canon A. F. Hall officiating, and the Rev. K. Liggett presiding at the organ. Escorted by her father, the bride looked charming in her lovely frock of off-white duchess satin, wnich was modelled on graceful lines with front and back panels, a Peter Pan collar, long sleeves puffed at the shoulders and tight at the wrists, and a long train at the back. Her dainty plain tulle veil was caught to her head with a halo of orange blossom buds, and her court shoes of plaited off-white satin were worn with silk hose to tone. She was carrying an artistic sheaf of belladonna lilies. New Rosea Shade of Frock Tire bridesmaids, Miss Betty Beaufoy, cousin oi the 'bride, and Miss Lois Nalder, were dressed alike in very pretty frocks of self-patterned tafieta in the new rosea shade. Each frock had a square neckline and a plain bodice gathered in front, where the gathers were held with a small flower to match, and fastening clown the back from neck to waist with matching covered buttons; and short, full puff sleeves. The long skirt was very full and each frock was finished at the left side of the waistline with a large bow of rose pink velvet ribbon to match the frock. A becoming Juliet cap of plaited rosea taffeta was worjji under a dainty tulle shoulder-length veil. Rose pink shoes and silk hose to tone, a charming .bouquet of flowers to tone with her frock, and a wide dull gold bracelet embossed with pink flowers, a gift from the bridegroom, completed the attractive ensemble of each bridesmaid. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr. Geoff. Shaw, brother of the bride, and those of groomsman by Mr. Ted Larner, Opotiki. Enjoyable Reception After the ceremony at the church an enjoyable reception was held at Messrs. Findlays' rooms, where suitable pianoforte music was rendered by Mrs. Winnie Thomson. The bride’s aunt, Miss Amy Sha.v, received the guests wearing a becoming frock of leaf brown marocain printed with touches of pink and green, and a brown hat, and holding a pretty bouquet in pink and green tonings. Mrs. R. N. Shaw, sister-in-law of the bride, were a tailored navy blue pin-striped costume, with a navy hat, gloves and handbag, and a fur stole. An attractive two-piece suit of navy blue satin-backed crepe, with a multicoloured striped vestee was worn by Mrs. S. V. Beaufoy, aunt of the bride, with a navy blue hat and shoes to match. The customary toasts were honoured during the wedding-breakfast, after ■which the bride and groom left on a motor trip to Napier and Rotorua, en route to Opotiki, where they will make their home at the conclusion of their tour. Mrs. A. A. C. Shaw chose for her travelling ensemble a smart frock of nigger brown faille, which was modelled with long tight sleeves and a gored skirt, and trimmed with gold dots on the front of the corsage, and finished at the neck with a gold clasp. Her hat, shoes, handbag and other accessories were in London tan, and her ensemble was completed with a fox fur stole. Turanga Croquet Club Championship An exciting and interesting game of croquet was witnessed by a number of spectators on the Turanga Croquet Club’s green, Rutene road, on Friday, the occasion being the final match in the club’s A championship singles. The finalists were Mesdames A. J. Barnard and R. L. Grey, who commenced play in the morning and carried on until late in the afternoon in a keen contest taking three sets to decide the match. The first set was won by Mrs. Barnard, the score being 2G —16; tile second and third were won by Mrs. Gray, the respective scores being 14—26 and 21 26, Mrs. Barnard’s score being read first in each of the three results given. Mrs. R L. Gray thus becomes champion of the Turanga Croquet Club for the 1938-39 season, and holds the T. G. Lawless Cup for one year. Since the inauguration of the Turanga club in 1935 the championships have been held as follow: l r '3s-3C Mrs. J. S. Wauchop; 1936-37, and 1937-38, Mrs. A. J. Barnard, who was successful in winning the event for the past two seasons in succession. It is hoped to complete the season’s competitions by March 31, and to hold the distribution of prizes at the clubhouse on the afternoon of Saturday, April 1. Croquet players will be interested to learn of the success of a member of the Turanga club, Mrs. JOllivei, in the tournament recently played at the United courts, Christchurch. Mrs. Long Kelvin, Wellington, and Mrs. Olliver, Gisborne, as partners ir« a handicap doubles event m the tourna ment, succeeded in winning it. and were afterwards complimented on their good play by Mr. Arthur Ross the greatest exponent of croquet New Zealand.

Townswomen's Guild The annua, meeting of the Gisbornc TowHswoincn's Guild was held in the Bon Accord rooms yesterday afternoon, Mrs. D. Hammond providing until the election of, officers took place, when she vacated the chair in favour of the Mrs, Phil Barry, who presided while the elections were in progress*. There was an attendance of 140 members. The annual report was presented by the secretary, and the financial report by the treasurer, these beins unanimously adopted on the motions of Mesdames A. Baillie and Lange respectively. Mrs. Hammond spoke in eulogistic and appreciative terms of the manner in which the reports were drawn up, thanking the secretary and treasurer for the work entailed. Guild members were asked by Mrs. A. Baillie to enter for the challenge vase .she was donating for competition at the Winter Show for 10 distinct varieties in arts and crafts-" work by Townswomcn's Guild members. Several new members were enrolled. While the election of officers was taking place Mrs. Phil Barry entertained members with community singing and other amusements. Mrs. Dempsey forwarded a message from the former president, Mrs. I. S. Faulds, Tauranga. tendering good wishes to the guild for the ensuing year. It was announced that the next monthly meeting would be held a week later than the fixed date, which falls on Easter Monday, thus the April monthly meeting will take place on Monday, April 17. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted:—President, Mrs. D. Hammond, re-elected; secretary. Mrs. P. R. Bould, re-elected; treasurer. Mrs. MdLoughlin, re-elected unopposed: committee, Mesdames A. R. Perry, Robinson, P. Barry, Lange, Arthur, S. Dennis, O'Connell, N. Hooper, J. Cornelius, H. -Hunter, E. M, Barradell and A. Scott. There were other nominations for the offices of president and secretary, 17 nominations for the committee, only 12 being required. Congratulatory tributes and thanks were tendered to Mrs. Lewis for her efficient work as returning officer, and to those who assisted her, Mesdames Richie, Moir, Geddie and Mcintosh, 'it being Realised that the carrying out of such a service entails much hard work and organising capacity. Mrs. Hammond returned thanks for her re-election as president, and speeches were made by several other members. At the conclusion of business afternoon tea was served by Mesdames Robinson, Scott. Stevens,' Sutton. Sargisson and Sulciiffe.