Hyacinths and Daffodils Herald Spring’s Arrival

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 421, 1 August 1928, Page 5

Hyacinths and Daffodils Herald Spring’s Arrival

Brides of Late July

LUDWIG—MARSHALL St. David’s Church was the scene o£ the wedding on Saturday last of Mattie, second daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. A. Marshall, of Glasgow, Scotland, to Charles W illiam, only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Charles H. Ludwig, of Auckland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Bertram. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a frock of ivory crepe de chine, fashioned -with a skirt of silver lace and the bodice embroidered in opalescent sequins. Her veil was caught to the head with orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. Miss Chrissie Marshall attended the bride wearing a frock of pale pink georgette trimmed -with silver tinsel lace and tassels of crystal beads. A pink shower bouquet was carried. Mr. Cecil Trewhorn was best man.

A reception was held in Nairn’s Tea Rooms, Karangahape Road, the guests being received by Mrs. E. T. Russell, who was gowned in a navy blue silk marocain ensemble suit with French red embroideries, and a hat of navy blue trimmed with a posy of red. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in a frock of brown trimmed with coffee - coloured lace, a black fur coat, and she carried a posy of violets. Among those present were: Miss Raida Trethowen, bois de rose frock with sealette coat, black hat. Mrs. MeWhinnie, taffeta frock, skunk trimmed coat with scarlet hat. Miss Short, navy geoi'gette frock, marmot fur coat, navy hat. Miss G. Russell, red crepe de chine frock, with hat and bag to match, grey fur trimmed coat. Miss Simpson, coat of beaver fur, hat of wine shade velvet panne. Mrs. Bodley, fawn costume, with hat, shoes and stockings to match. Mrs. E. G. Samuel, marmot fur coat, brown hat, crepe de chine frock. Mrs. Hutton, crepe de chine frock, grey fur trimmed coat and hat. Miss Hutton, grey and navy frock, navy coat and hat. Miss Inez Quintal, blue crepe de chine frock, blue coat trimmed grey fur, blue hat. Miss Jj. Butterworth, flowered taffeta, blue coat and hat.

McKAY—CAMPBELL A charming wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Onehunga, on July 25, when Jane Ann Stephan Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Campbell, Royal Oak, was married to Mr. William S. H. McKay. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E>. D. Scott. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a fi'ock of white crepe de chine prettily trimmed with silver beads. Her veil of Brussels net, beautifully hand-embroidered in flowers and true lovers’ knots, was caught to the head with a coronet of orange blossom and formed a flowing train. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses, cyclamen and maidenhair fern, with streamers of silver tissue. Miss Catherine Campbell, sister of the bride, and Miss Bevlyn Corin were in attendance as bridesmaids, the former wearing a frock of green shot silk taffeta with waist and hem outlined in diamante, and the latter wore a flame shot silk taffeta frock, the skirt being edged with silver lace. They wore silver bands as head-dresses, and carried bouquets to tone. The best man was Mr. Hugh Macaskill. Master David Campbell, of Wanganui, nephew of the bride, wore a Royal Stewart tartan kilt and acted as page boy, with little Lois Corin as flower girl, dressed in turquoise blue and carrying a posy to tone. The mother of the bride was dressed in black satin, heavily embroidered with rose silk lace, and carried a bouquet of violets. She received the guests at the Royal Oak Hall. ENGAGEMENTS Nancy, the only daughter of Sir Arthur and Lady Robinson (Melbourne), is to marry a Ceylon resident, Mr. Francis Huntly Griffiths, says an Australian and N.Z. Press Association message from London. The wedding will take place at St. Paul’s. Knightsbridge, on September 9.

The engagement Is announced of Thelma Distin, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Strange, of Auckland, to Frederic S., second son of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Stevens, of Christchurch.

VINSON—DIAS A pretty wedding: took place at St. Mark’s Church, Remuera, recently, when Marguerite Rita Dias, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Dias, of Ponsonby, was married to Cecil George Vinson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Vinson, of Epsom. The Rev. G. C. Cruicksliank performed the ceremony. The bride entered the church on the arm of Mr. Ross, wearing a frock of white taffeta appliqued in silver. The veil was draped to form the train, and an effective sheaf was carried of white roses and St. Jacob’s lilies. Mrs. Burtenshaw, as matron of honour, wore a frock of pale lemon georgette, and Miss Francis Vinson, sister of the bridegroom, who acted as bridesmaid, wore a frock of blue georgette and velvet. Both were carrying bouquets to tone. Mr. Colin Vinson, brother of the bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man, and Mr. Norman Stringer* acted as groomsman. RUSSELL—FOLLAS On Thursday last St. John’s Church, Waihi, was the scene of a pretty night wedding between Amy Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Follas, of Waihi, and Victor Henry, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell, of Waipu. Tho bride looked charming in a dress of ivory embossed chenille georgette, draped at the side and finished with diamante. Her veil of tulle was caught with a coronet of oragne blossoms, and her shower bouquet of jonquils and maiden-hair fern with streamers of ivory satin completed a dainty ensemble. The bride was attended by Miss Muriel Thompson and Miss Edna Torrens, both wearing pink satin beaute dresses trimmed with silver lace and posies of self-made material. Their head-dresses were of pink silk tulle, and each carried a bouquet of jonquils and maiden-hair* fern with silver ribbon streamers. Both wore necklaces of pearl beads, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Henry Follas, cou-sin of the bride, as best man, and Mr. J. Follas* brother of the bride, as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon Wayne, and Mrs. Goodwin presided at the organ.