RIVERTON

Southland Times, Issue 22052, 27 June 1933, Page 7

RIVERTON

Mr and Mrs David Mitchell, of Gore, were present at the Hopcroft Reidie wedding last week. Mr and Mrs A. Dooley spent .the week-end in Dunedin. Mr and. Mrs F. Boldero, of Christchurch, who have been visiting their parents, left during the week for Winton en route for home. The euchre evening in aid of the Anglican Church funds attracted a fair attendance. Those present . were: Mesdames E. Eade, W. J. Winton, D. Macdougall, W. Leader, C. Gray, E. Ross, Trembath, Hopwood, J. McLean, Spencer (2), Molloy, Haslemore, C. de Clifford, Misses Mills, Clark, Woodward, Cussen, Revs. Thompson and Wallace, Messrs Hymers,. Eade, Stenton (2), Patterson, Hopwood, Spencer (2), Tweedie, de Clifford, Lockett, Cox, Hinsley, Agnew, Evans, Cockburn, Sheridan, Macdougall, Bulman, Henderson. Mrs Hopwood was the most successful lady player, Mrs C. Gray being second, while Messrs Macdougall and Sheridan won in the men’s class. The other prizes went to Mrs Spencer, sen., Mr De Clifford and Mr Sheridan. Miss Peggy Lynch, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mr and Mrs J. Harvey, South Riverton. A dance in aid of Princess Joan Haslemore was held in More’s Hall on Tuesday evening. Music was supplied by the Red Cap Orchestra and Messrs Greig and Cockburn. Mr L. Cloughley was M.C. Amongst those present were: Mesdames W. Spencer, S. Haslemore, Hancock, sen., Evans, L. Cloughley, Dickson, De Clifford, Webb; Misses Haslemore, Dickson (2), De Clifford, Stevens, Hopwood (2), Harvey, Wadsworth (2), Cox, McKenna, Gray, Smith, Trail, Douglas, McFadgen, Pascoe, Simpson, Walker, Trail, Abercrombie, Fraser, Blackmore, Wilkinson, Robertson, Clark, Webb; Messrs Spencer (2), Nicol, McNeil (2), Buchanan, Cockbum, Cloughley, Hopwood, Cleaver (2), Te Au, Greig, Hensley, Webb, Rogers, Williams, Cook, Barclay, Hayes, Wallace. The spot waltz was won by Miss Pascoe and partner. Miss Connie More, Invercargill, has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs T. More, South Riverton. A very pleasant evening in the form of a surprise party was held by the members of the Social Club on Wednesday evening. Everyone present thoroughly enjoyed themselves and Padre Wallace, on behalf of the club, thanked the Rev. and Mrs Thompson for the use of their house for the evening. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs Thompson, Misses Dickson, Hopwood (2), Robertson, Bailey, Stevens, Cunningham, Trail, Stenton, De Clifford, Rev. Wallace, Messrs McNeil, Bailey, More, Stenton, Hunter, Hopwood, Rogers, Williams, Prosser, Banks. Mr and Mrs Calder, of Dunedin, who have been looking up old friends in town and district left for home on Saturday. WEDDINGS. BONNEY—WHITE. At the Riverton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday morning a pretty wedding was solemnized in the presence of a large number of friends, when Rosena, daughter of Mr and Mrs White, of Colac Bay, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Mr Keith Bonny, son of Mr and Mrs A. Bonny, of Hekeia. The Rev. A. Macfarlane officiated. The bride was attired in white silk and lace and wore a veil which was adorned with the customary orange blossom. She wore shoes to tone, and carried a pretty bouquet of chrysanthemums. Miss Shirley, of Tuatapere, who acted as bridesmaid, wore an ankle-length frock of delphinium blue, veil to tone. Mr D. Bonney acted as best man. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the Railway Hotel, when the customary toasts were duly honoured. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful presents. HOPCROFT—REIDIE. On Wednesday, June 21, a wedding of local interest was selemnized in the Riverton Presbyterian Church, which was artistically decorated for the occasion with flowers and greenery. The contracting parties were Margaret Annie, eldest daughter of Mr J. R. Reidie, Groper’s Bush, and Albert Baylis, younger son of Mr and Mrs W. B. Hopcroft, Gummies Bush. Miss May Robertson presided at the organ, while the officiating minister was the Rev. A. Macfarlane.

The bride, who was escorted by her father, looked charming in a frock of ivory ring velvet, which fell in long, graceful folds to her ankles. The sleeves were draped and the back of the bodice was relieved at the waistline by a flat bow. Her long tulle veil was arranged with orange blossom and she carried a bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. Miss Allie Fraser, who attended as bridesmaid, wore an ankle-length frock of cherry-red velvet, the large bow at the waistline having a bustle effect. A white velvet cape, with high collar lined with red, white hat with touches of red, white elbow-length gloves, and red shoes, completed a very effective toilette. Her bouquet was of red and yellow chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. Both the bouquets were the hand-work of Mrs Watson, “Kintail,” Riverton, and were the gifts of the Riverton branch of the W.D.F.U., of which the bride is secretary. The bridegroom was supported by Mr A. Low, Otautau. While the register was being signed a delightful solo was rendered by Mrs A. Rogers, Dunedin. A reception was later held at “Struan,” South Riverton, the

residence of the Misses Robertson, relatives of the bride, where afternoontea was partaken of and the customary toasts honoured. The handsome threetiered wedding cake was made and decorated by Mrs Watkinson, Ermedale. During the afternoon, enjoyable solos were rendered by Mrs Rogers and Miss Mary Robertson. When the happy couple left by car for the wedding tour, the bride was wearing a red frock, black hat and coat, and carried a black handbag, the gift of the bridegroom. On their return, Mr arid Mrs A. B. Hopcroft will reside at Gummies Bush. Prior to the wedding the young couple were entertained by the Ermedale residents, and a large number of beautiful gifts were received. The bride was the guest of honour at Miss Hardies’, Fairfax, where the branch of the W.D.F.U. presented her with a salad set. The Riverton branch of the W.D.F.U. also entertained her at an enjoyable afternoon in More’s Hall, and the president, Miss McNaughton, on behalf of

the members made the presentation of a pink xylonite set.