WEDDING

Southland Times, Issue 23819, 17 May 1939, Page 7

WEDDING

BRUCE—WILSON The wedding was solemnized in the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Hall, Devon street, Gore, recently of Jone Millicent, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. T. Wilson, of Balfour, and George Douglas, fourth son of Mr and Mrs J. A. Bruce, of Ryal Bush. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Tweedie. The hall was decorated with bowls of pink, white and bronze chrysanthemums. The bride who was given away by her father, wore an ankle-length frock oi white silk net and lace over white satin, with smocking on the bodice and shoulders, and long tight-fitting sleeves which formed a point over, the hands. The neckline was finished with a simple Peter Pan collar and a tiny, posy of pink and white forget-me-nots. The flowing skirt was slightly trained. A long tulle veil, heavily embroidered in the comers with baskets and flower sprays, was held in place by a coronet of orange

blossom. White satin slippers and a bouquet of white chysanthemums, sprigs of pink and blue hydrangeas and n aidenhair fern completed the bride’s toilette. The bridesmaids were Miss Rebe Wilson, sister of the bride, and Miss Helen Clouston, who were attired in twin frocks of blue silk spotted net over taffeta banded with narrow silk ribbon and bows of ribbon down the front of the skirts. Halos of nleated silk net and flowers were worn on the hair. Their bouquets were of bronze chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The flower girl was Betty Wilson, sister of bride, who wore an ankle length frock of blue net over taffeta, cut on lines similar to the frocks worn by the bridesmaids. She carried a Victorian posy in bronze shades. Mr Cyril George was best man and Mr Leslie George was groomsman. The ushers were Messrs Oliver Wilson and Alexander Bruce. While the register was being signed Mr W. Bruce sang “My Prayer.”

After the ceremony a reception was held in the Cosy Lounge, where Mrs Wilson, mother of the bride, received the guests, wearing a black georgette frock with beaded yoke, black hat and fur stole. She carried a bouquet of scarlet flowers and autumn leaves. Assisting her was Mrs Bruce, mother of the bridegroom, who wore a tailored costume of navy blue, with navy hat and furs. Her bouquet was of bronze flowers and autumn leaves. For travelling the .bride wore a navy blue costume with navy hat, navy shoes and handbag. She also wore a fur, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr and Mrs Bruce are well known in Southland sporting circles, the bride being a well-known tennis player. She has won the Galloway Cup and the championship of Southland. The bridegroom is a former Southland representative Rugby player and a leading tennis player. . Before her marriage the bride was the guest of honour at a gift evening, the hostesses being Misses Helen Clouston and Marjorie McLeod. The residents of Balfour gave a big kitchen evening in the Balfour hall and the staff of Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Company, Limited, Gore, presented her with a dinner set on the eve of her severing her connection with the firm. Mrs Colin Weir, Elsie street, Gore, was also a hostess at a gift evening. The future home of Mr and Mrs Bruce will be at Greenhills.