Weddings

Southland Times, Issue 21662, 26 March 1932, Page 17

Weddings

THOMPSON—PALMER. On Wednesday, March 10, the wedding was solemnized in St. Paul’s Church, Dee street, of Evelyn Marion, second daughter of Mr and Mrs T. J. Palmer, Otatara, and Francis, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. Thompson, Sydney street. The Rev. C. J. Tocker was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an ankle length frock of white satin beaute. The pointed bodice was inlet with Chantilly lace, and had a tiny cluster of orange blossom on the shoulder, while the long, tight fitting sleeves came to a point ■ over the hands. The skirt, which moulded ; the hips, was cut to suggest godets and spread into a wide flounce hem. Her tulle veil was attached to a cap of Chantilly lace, held in position by circles of orange blossom with small posies over each ear. She carried a sheaf ot lilies. The bridesmaid, Miss Ida Jenkins, wore an ankle length frock of blue and lemon figured georgette with long fitting hip line. The points of the bodice, back and front, were carried right to the bottom of the skirt, whilst epaulettes continued from the shoulders. The frock had a bolero effect forming a butterfly bow at the back. She wore a powderblue hat, tilted on the right side and finished with a bow of chiffon velvet. Her bouquet was of cream roses and asparagus. Mr Allan Thompson was best man to his brother. There were also two little flower-girls—Joycie Evelyn Tall, niece of the bride, and Edith Fay Thompson, the bridegroom’s sister. The former wore a Louise frock of larkspur blue, with tucks grouped round the high waistline and a dainty collar finished with lemon posies. Her headband was of the same blue, and she carried a basket of blue cornflowers. The other flower girl was similarly frocked in lemon crepe arcotte, with trimmings and headband in blue. She carried a basket of pale marigolds. After the ceremony about seventy guests adjourned to the Rosewood Lounge, where they were received by Mrs Palmer and Mrs Thompson. The former wore a coat of lido blue with gray fur collar, over a frock of crepe marrokc.sch in blue tones with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas. Mrs Thompson wore a brown costume with hat to tone and a brown fur stole, and she carried a bouquet of autumn flowers. After the breakfast the newly married couple left by car for the north, the bride wearing a frock of maron brown charmalaine made with a costume effect, having a pouched bodice with revers a,nd bosque, and a box-pleated skirt. Her hat was in a matching shade. Prior to the wedding, the bride was entertained at a kitchen-even ing by Miss Pearl Perkins and several of her former work-mates, when she received many useful presents. She was also entertained at a pantry afternoon by her fellow workers and at a kitchen evening in the school at Otatara by her many friends there. The staff of H. and J. Smith’s, Ltd., where she was employer!, presented here with a handsome bronze coal box. The bridegroom’s gift to the bridesmaid was a dainty crystal necklace; ■ his little sister, a gold initialled ring, and ' Joycie Tall, a gold bangle. The future ' home of Mr and Mrs Francis Thompson will he in Tuatapere. '

LADBROOK—NEWTON. The wedding was solemnized on Wednesday morning, at St. Paul’s Church, of Ina Gertrude, eldest daughter of Mr H. E. Newton and the lato Mrs Newton, Edievale, to Francis, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. D. Ladbrook, Lowe street, Invercargill. The Rov. C. J. Tocker performed the ceremony. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a simple frock of white radium lace over cream satin. Her silk net veil was held in place by clusters of orange blossom, and she earned a bouquet of sweet peas and maid-en-hair fem. The bridesmaid, Miss Gwen Newton, wore a frock of sea green radium lace over satin, made similarly to the bride’s. She wore a pale pink crinoline hat, and carried a bouquet of sweet peas and maidenhair fern. Mr Victor Newton acted as best man. Little Margaret Prince, niece of the groom, was flower girl, wearing an early Victorian frock of pink silk net. As the bride left the church the flower-giri presented her with a lucky horse j shoe. After the ceremony the breakfast was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ladbrook, the tables being beautifully decorated with bowls of sweet peas. The guests were received by Mrs Ladbrook, wearing a frock of black radium lace over pink, and a black satin hat. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs C. Prince who wore a biscuit-coloured frock of radium lace, and pale green crinoline hat. When Mr and Mrs Newton left for their honeymoon, the bride was wearing a brown velour coat and brown felt hat. Prior to the wedding the bride was entertained at a dance given by Edievale friends. They will reside at Ruahine.

CLARK—HARVEY. An evening wedding was solemnized at Leet street Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 16, when Thelma Grace Barbara Harvey, eldest daughter of Mrs H. A. Bain, was married to James George, son of Mr W. Clark and the late Mrs Clark. The Rev. C. H. Olds performed the ceremony. The bride, who entered the Church with her stepfather, wore an anklelength gown of cream satin and lace, with a very tight-fitting bodice and a flared skirt. The bridal veil of cream tulle, with lace cap, formed a train and was caught at the sides with tiny bunches of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of Madonna lilies and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids, Miss Reta and Hyacinth Harvey, sisters of the bride, wore floral georgette frocks with bouquets to tone. Both wore pearls, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr E. A. Brown acted as best man and Mr L. Tobin as groomsman. The reception was held at the Rosewood, Mr and Mrs Bain receiving about 50 guests. The bride’s mother wore a frock of wine satin beaute, with a winecoloured Robin Hood hat to tone Mr and Mrs Clark left by car for Central Otago where the honeymoon was spent.

maher—McDonald. A quiet wedding was celebrated on Thursday evening at St. John’s Church, Tay street, when Alice May, second daughter of Mr and Mrs A. McDonald, Ettrick street, was married to William Samuel, only son of Mrs M. Maher, Pomona road. The Rev. Thompson, of Riverton, assisted by the Rev. J. A. Lush, conducted the service. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple frock of ivory satin, whose long bodice developed into a fully flared skirt to the ’ ankles. Silver lace was inset in the sleeves from each elbow. Her veil, lent by her sister-in-law, was caught well off her face. Her bouquet was of white roses. Her sister, Miss Flora McDonald, was bridesmaid, wearing a frock of blue floral georgette with cape collar and coatee of the same material. She carried a bouquet of pale pink roses. Mr Jack Hughes was best man. A reception was held at the Haeremai Cafe. When Mr and Mrs W. S. Maher left by motor for their honeymoon in the north, the bride was wearing a navy blue costume, green Robin Hood hat, and a fur necklet.

FALLOW—WHITTINGHAM. The thirteenth of the month held no superstitious terrors for Joyce Whittingham, who chose Saturday, February 13, as her wedding day. In fact, this attractive lass, who is the third daughter of Mrs Whittingham of Mosman, and the late Mr Henry Whittingham of Wollonyong, has proved that 13 is her lucky number. Her bridegroom is Norman Fallow, of Ulmarra, NJS.W., son of Mrs Fallow and the late Matthew Fallow, of Riverton, New Zealand. The ceremony was conducted at St. Lukes, Mosman, by the Rev. F. W. Reeve. The wedding gown was of white satin, the tulle veil which enveloped her was lent by Mrs Noel Fels, of Sydney, and she carried a bridal shower of frangipanni trailed with Cecil Brunner roses. Sister Brenda, wearing pink chiffon, and carrying a sheaf of pink gladioli arranged by Beatrice Stewart, attended the bride, while Mr R. H. B. Jones, of Walcha, was best man.— (Taken from the Sydney Daily Telegraph.)

SHENNAN—WYLIE. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church on Wednesday morning the marriage was solemnized of Jean, youngest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs J. I. Wylie, of Orepuki, and John, only son of the late Mr J. Shennan and Mrs Shennan, of Berwick. The Rev. C. J. Tocker performed the ceremony. The church was decorated with autumn flowers by the bridesmaids. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore an ankle-length gown of white beaute satin, with a full flared skirt, her only adornment being a long rope of pearls. She wore an embroidered veil caught at each side with orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet. -Two bridesmaids were in attendance, Misses ’Annette Wylie and Effie Ronald who wore twin frocks of green, ankle-length and flared with short puffed sleeves, green satin shoes, green stockings, and green hats to match. Each carried bouquets of pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern. They also wore green necklaces and gold armlets, the latter being presents from the bridegroom. Little Leslie Rowley, dressed in pink organdi, was flower girl. Mr Ernest Bremner was best man and Mr David Wylie groomsman. Arter the ceremony a reception was held at the Federal Tea Rooms where the guests were received by Mrs Wylie and Mrs Shennan who carried posies. The former wore a frock of black satin beaute, trimmed with coffee coloured lace, and a black model hat. Mrs Shennan wore a blackcostume and hat. Before the breakfast, the bride was the recipient of a beautiful silver horseshoe. Amongst those present were: Rev. and Mrs C. J. Tocker; Rev. and Mrs J. I. Wylie (Orepuki) ; Rev. Burns Bannerman; Mrs J. Shennan (Berwick);' Mr and Mrs A. Adams; Mr and Mrs M. Reid (Berwick) ; Drs. Gladys and W. Bremner, (Christchurch) ; Mr and Mrs V. I Rowley and daughter; Mr and Mrs J. F. Campbell; Mrs James Anderson and son (Denniston) ; Misses Annette Wylie, Effie Ronald; Connie Shennan, Peggy Shennan (Dunedin); K. Thompson; M. Everett} Messrs E. Bremner (Queenstown); D. Wylie; R. Wylie; F. E. Hunt (Dunedin).