Wedding Bells

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 19900, 30 March 1939, Page 13

Wedding Bells

Smith—Houghton Choral Service The Methodist Church. Bright street, was the scene of a pretty wedding last Saturday evening when Amy Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Houghton, Albert street, was married to Harry Clement, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith, Childers road. The Rev. F. E. Leadley officiated, and Miss Joy Sealey was the organist. The service was choral, the choir, conducted by Mr. Mainland L. Foster, rendering the anthem “Break forth into Jov," and while the register was signed Mrs. A. C. Coleman sang “Mv Prayer." The church had been beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride with dahlias in pink and autumn shades, pink belladonna lilies and autumn leaves, a floral arch, from which was suspended a white wedding bell, making a picturesque setting for the bridal party. Charming Bridal Gown The bride, who was escorted by her father, looked charming in a lovely gown of ivory brocaded silver damns, which was modelled on slender lines with shirring at the shoulder and pointed bodice, having a high-waisted effect in front, the back being offset with tiny buttons. The skirt was long and cut in panels, slim-fitting to the knees, where it flared to the hem and ended in a graceful train. The sleeves were shirred at the shoulders with a squared effect and finished in a point over each hand. A dainty hand- embroidered veil of filmy tulle was attached to the bride’s head with a top-lcnot of silver flowers. She carried a beautiful sheaf of white bella-donna lilies and gypsophila tied with silver ribbon. Silver kid plaited sandal shoes completed a charming toilette, Frocked Alike The matron of honour, Mrs. Millie Green, and the bridesmaids. Misses Essie Mortimer and Mary Smith, sister of the bridegroom, were frocked alike in rocoeco blue patterned taffeta. The bodice of each frock was cut with a square neckline having full puffed sleeves finishing tightly above the elbow and edged with triangular points of the same material. The skirts were cut in narrow panels,

slim-fitting over the hips and flaring to the hem. The waist was finished with a shaped stitched belt laced in front with silver cord. Silver headbands twisted to form a halo and silver kid shoes completed a charming picture. Each bridesmaid carried a shower bouquet of pink sunshine dahlias, bella-donna and speeiosum lilies, and asparagus fern. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr. Arthur Allen and those of groomsmen by Mr. John Houghton, brother of the bride, and Mr. Ron Scholium. Enjoyable Reception The subsequent reception was held at the Bon Accord, where the guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. T. Houghton and Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith. The bride’s mother wore a model frock of navy georgette with a navy velour hat and accessories, and carried a bouquet of red cactus dahlias, nerines and autumn leaves. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in a charming frock of bottle green lace over matching silk, with black hat and furs, and carried a bouquet of red amaryllis, centenary dahlias and autumn leaves. The duties of chairman were ably carried out by Mr. A. C. Coleman, and the usual toasts were honoured, one being "The Wedding Anniversary of the Bridegroom’s Parents,” which fell hat day, and another on the announceof the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rosie. Record Made of Service During the ceremony at the church a record had been made of the service and presented to the bridegroom as a tribute from 2ZM Club, the station of which he is radio technician. Tins was later played while the bride cut and dispensed the cake, which was made by her mother. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, including those from 2ZM listeners and radio cousins and from the staff of Messrs. Adair Bros., Limited, with whom the bride was associated for 12 years. Later Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Smith left for their honeymoon, which is to be spent touring the North Island for several weeks. The bride wore a model frock of figured silk in brown and tan tonings and an edge to edge nvagger coat in London tan wi*h brown accessories. Their future home s to be in Gisborne.

“Miscellaneous” Gift Party for Bride-elect Mrs. S. C. Clare was hostess at a delightful party given at her home in Kingsley road on Monday night in honour of one of the popular Easter brides-eiect, Miss Ada Bound. The guests were entertained in the drawing-room, which was artistically decorated with lovely autumn foliage, pink roses and hydrangeas. Several interesting competitions were held, the winners being Mrs. Smellie and Misses Lexie Thomson, Viola Cook and Margaret Kemp, each of whom refceived an attractive prize. A delicious supper was served informally. after which the bride-elect, assisted by her sister, Mrs. 1. Grundy, who is to be her matron of honour, and her small niece, Shirley Grundy, the flower-girl-to-be, opened the many gift parcels which had been brought’ by the guests. The parcels were found to contain a variety of charming and useful articles for the future home Of the guest of honour. In a few pleasing words Miss Bound thanked the donors for their muchappreciated presents. The guests included Mcsdames A. Bound, sen.. A.. Bound, jun., W. Bound, I. Grundy, H. Halliwell. S. Chiles, P. Williams, R. Kemp, C. Harries, L. Markie, E. Batts, Smellie, T. Moore and Bovaird: Misses Hodgson, Reed, Harries, Gill, Cool:, Kemp, Smith, McEwen, E. Thompson, Carroll, L. Thompson and Shirley Grundy. Women’s Christian Temperance Union The monthly meeting of the Gisborne branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist schoolroom, Bright street, the president, Mrs. W, E. Go (Ye, presiding over a good attendance of members. Before proceeding with the business the president mentioned the passing of a former member of the union, Mrs. E. C. Fairlie, and in expressing her regret spoke of her work and interest is the cause, and proposed a vote of sympathy with her relatives, the vote being carried by all present standing in silence for a few moments. Reference was made to the resignation of tlie treasurer, Mrs. Morris, which had been tendered at the previous meeting, and it was decided to ask Miss Madge Walker to fill the position. Miss Walker willingly consented to take over the office. The cradle roll report, presented by Mrs. Stockman, stated that four new members had been admitted and that cards had been sent to four members. Mrs. Stockman then read some extracts from newspaper articles which dealt with the temperance question. Mrs. M. Foote read an article on State control of alcoholic liquor, which was discussed. The meeting decided that State control would not be an effective means cf assisting the temperance cause as it would involve the State in a business which sold liquor for profit. Mrs. Gofle read from the Bulletin, the official organ of the Christchurch branch of the National Council of Women, a tribute to the life ana work of the late Mrs. Fraer, an outstanding pocial worker, who had been an ardent suporter of the temperance cause and had been outspoken in her views on the liquor question. A pleasing vocal rendering of a hymn was given by Miss M. Walker, after which afternoon tea was senved by Mrs. Stockman. It was announced that the next monthly meeting would be hold on the afternoon of April 28, the Friday following the original day fixed, os that day fell on Anzac Day, and would take place at the residence of Mrs. Mackintosh, Childers road.