Weddings

Southland Times, Issue 22813, 12 February 1936, Page 5

Weddings

McKAY—STEWART. The wedding was solemnized in St John’s Church last Saturday afternoon by the Rev. C. P. Webb (uncle of the bride) of Nancy Anderson, second daughter of Mrs A. L. Stewart, Duke street, Dunedin, and the late Dr. A. L. Stewart, of Bluff, to Ralph Bertram younger son of Mr and Mrs D. W. McKay, “Coldstream.” The Rev. Mr Lomas was the organist and the altar of the church was decorated with sweet peas in pastel shades to tone with the colours of the bridal party. The bride was given away by Dr. David Pottinger and was attended by her sisters, Misses Betty, Sally . and Jenny Stewart, and Miss Margaret Chisholm (Otautau) as bridesmaids and Master D’Arcy Haggitt, of Mataura, her nephew, as page boy. Mr Peter Dickson (Bluff) was best man and Messrs lan McLeod (Dunedin), Alan Cameron (Dunedin) and Douglas Deacon (Dunedin) were groomsmen.

The bride’s frock was of pale coral ; pink corded taffetas and featured a plain bodice fastened at the neckline with a crystal clasp. Three rows of shirring joined the bodice to the skirt which flared to the ground in front, showing silver kid sandals, and fell away in full folds at the back to form a train. The sleeves and epaulettes were of pink tulle to match her distinctive veil, also of pink tulle, which fell from the shoulders to the full length of the frock at the back. A loose knot at the throat was of tulle . in the same colour. She wore a cap a model by Rebux, of silver lame which was cut to form a petal over each ear and to rise into a flange at the back. It ' was finished with a silver rose and an eye veil of pink tulle. Her bouquet was of pink carnations and roses and blue forget-me-nots. The bridesmaids’ dresses were in shades of powder blue, apple green, ivory and primrose respectively. They were made alike of heavy corded taffetas with plain bodices, short puffed sleeves pleated on to the shoulder and heart shaped necklines trimmed in front with a silver lame bow. The waistlines were marked by stitched belts of the same material and short basques, while the flared skirts fluted out at the hem in inset godets. Each wore a wide tilted hat of stiffened silver lace with silver ribbon lacings forming the crown. They wore silver kid sandals, and carried bouquets of sweet-peas in pastel shades. The page boy wore a suit of white satin with silver buttons. Later a reception was held at Elmwood Garden where the guests were received by Mrs Stewart assisted by Mrs McKay. Mrs Stewart wore an ensemble of raisin coloured chiffon velvet, the frock being bias cut with raglan sleeves and the coat made with stitched lapels. She wore a brown fur stole and a brown velour model hat with an orange feather and her bouquet was of .bronze and golden gleam nasturtiums. Mrs McKay’s frock was a tunic suit of purple moss crepe, the jumper being of lace wool georgette the neck being tied with a gold lame band and tassels. Her hat was a model in black velour trimmed with touches of purple and she carried a bouquet in cyclamen tonings. For travelling the bride wore a wineberry coloured American model raglan ensemble in moss crepe. The dress was made plainly with white check pique collar and cuffs laced in wine-berry and the coat was short. She wore a belt of black patent and chromium, black gloves and a black French model toque of ostrich feathers. Mr and Mrs R. B. McKay left by car on their honeymoon, and on their return they will reside at Elies road north. The wedding guests included: Mr and Mrs Chisholm, Alex., Sally and Jean Chisholm, Dr Howells, Mr E. Clark, Miss J. Kidston, Mr A. Cameron, Mr I. McLeod, Mr P. Dixon, Mrs E. R. Godward, Mrs C. Dixon, Mrs C. Wren, Mrs R. N. Todd, Miss Stubbs, Mrs Waddell, Mr and Mrs I. Haggitt and Master lan Haggitt, Mr and Mrs Deacon, Mr and Mrs McKay, Miss McKay, Mr D. McKay, Mr and Mrs Arnold McDonald. Miss Joan McDonald, Mr and Mrs Bath and Miss June Bath, Mr E. Rillstone, Mrs Pay, Dr and Mrs Pottinger, Mr and Mrs S. McDonald, Miss Crofts, Mrs and Miss Lindsay, Dr and Mrs Ross, Mrs and Miss Stroud, Mr G. R. Martin, Miss D. Heale, Mrs A. Stewart, Mr R. McKay, Miss H. Stewart, Miss M. Chisholm, Miss B. Stewart, Miss S. Stewart, Miss J. Stewart, Mr and Mrs Muirson. Mr R. B. and Miss McKay, Mr and Mrs Ashley, Mrs R. T. Little, Mrs Wingfield, Mr and Mrs W. B. Dixon, Rev. and Mrs Webb, Dr and Mrs T. W. Barr Stoddart, Mr and Mrs Allan Ford, Miss Margaret Ryan, Mr and Mrs D. A. McDonald. THOMPSON—GILBERT. The wedding was solemnized on the \ morning of Wednesday, February 5, of - Nonie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs ■ W. T. Gilbert, Ythan street, to Hector ; George Thompson, of Gore. The Rev. ; Father Murphy performed the cere- j mony in St. Mary’s Basilica and Miss Rose Shepherd was the organist. Dur- , ing Nuptial Mass Miss Margaret Casey sang the solo “Ave Maria.” Pink and i white gladioli and blue hydrangeas decorated the Basilica for the occasion. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of ivory lace i

with a cowl neckline and niched Bishop sleeves. The skirt flared from the hips to form a slight train. Her flowing tulle veil was edged with ruffles and fell from a garland of orange blossom which had been worn by her mother. Her sheaf was of Arum lilies and maidenhair fern. Miss Mary Gilbert and Miss Kathleen Martin (Dunedin) were bridesmaids. Their frocks were of delustered pink lace. The yokes were trimmed with wide frills at the back which extended into deep points at the front. Three deep flounces gave a train effect to the skirts. Their matching picture hats were trimmed with velvet flowers and ribbon and their bouquets were of pink gladioli and maidenhair fern. *

Josephine Enwright (cousin of the bride) and Cathie Ruddenklau (Fortrose) were flower girls. They wore frilled frocks of blue organdi sprigged in silver. Their blue satin caps were circled with forget-me-nots and were finished with pink ties. They carried posies of sweet peas and gypsophila. Mr Patrick Cronin (Gore) was best man and Mr James Gilbert was groomsman while Messrs Maurice Gilbert and Jack Columb (Gore) were ushers.

The reception was held in the Rosewood Lounge where Mrs W. T. Gilbert, assisted by Mrs H. Cronin (Gore), received the guests. Mrs Gilbert’s frock was of midnight blue georgette and lace. With it she wore a matching pedaline straw hat and a spray of carnations and gypsophila. Mrs Cronin wore a frock of black georgette and lace with a spray of red carnations and a black hat. Her accessories were a contrast in white.

During the reception items were given by the following: Miss Marie Searle and Miss Mary Gilbert (piano solos), Miss Margaret Casey (solos) and Mr Alex Lindsay (violin solo). The wedding cake was the gift of Mrs Cronin.

For travelling the bride chose a brown marocain frock with a ruffled dusky pink plastron. Her hat was to match and she carried a coat of the 'same colour. Mr and Mrs H. G. Thompson will reside in Gore. WATSON—LONNEKER. The wedding was solemnized at Holy Trinity church, North Invercargill, recently of Alfred Errol, third son of Mr and Mrs T. C. Watson, Waikiwi, and Ethel Maud, youngest daughter of Mr F. W. Lonneker and the late Mrs Lonneker, Orepuki. The service was conducted by the Rev. G. E. Lomas. The bride, who vzas given away by Mr J. Fraser, wore an ankle-length frock of pale blue floral marocain with a pale blue hat. She carried a sheaf of abutilions, pink gladioli and maiden hair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Nancy Reece,

wore a frock of pink floral marocain with a pink hat and black velvet shoes. She carried a sheaf of pink gladioli, carnations and maidenhair fern. Miss Shirley Tressler, who acted as flower-girl, wore an ankle-length frock of pink taffetas and carried a posy of lemon abutilions and pink gladioli. Mr Stewart Denham was best man. The reception was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs James Grenfield, in Mary street. The guests were received by the bride’s sister, Mrs R. Mcßeath, who wore a navy blue costume and hat to tone. She was assisted by Mrs Watson, mother of the bridegroom, who wore a brown ensemble relieved with lemon. Her hat was to tone. o For travelling the bride wore a grey ensemble with matching hat and accessories. Prior to her marriage the bride was entertained at a gift evening given by Mesdames R. Mcßeath and James Grenfield, and at a pantry evening given to Miss Nancy Reece.