Feminine Interests

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 762, 7 September 1929, Page 22

Feminine Interests

BRIDAL ATTENDANTS IN FLOWERED NINON SIMPSON—TAKLE A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Ponsonby Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, when Miss Miriel Annie Takie, elder daughter j of Mr. and Mrs. S. Takie, cf Curran Street, Herne Bay, was marson of Mr. and Mrs. J. Simpson, of so nof Mr. and Mrs. J. Simpson, of Frankton. The Rev. J. J. North, D.D., performed the ceremony. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a frock of ivory georgette, fashioned simply, with long tight sleeves. The skirt was draped at the side and was daintily finished with sprays of orange blossom. She also wore a handsome veil of silk tulle caught at either side with long clusters of orange blossom and falling to form a train. She carried a sheaf bouquet of pale pink and white carnations. The bride’s three attendants, Misses Enid Kitchener. Olive Takie (sister of the bride) and Rene Simpson (sister of j the bridegroom), wore dainty frocks of j mauve, gold and blue floral ninon. The skirts were of circular design and j formed an uneven hemline at the back. The necks were finished with largo cape collars gracefully falling over one arm and tying with soft bows on the opposite side. Large crinoline hats were worn to tone and each carried a shower bouquet to match the j frock. Air. Del Carter acted in the capacity of best man. The reception was held at the Point Erin Tea Kiosk, which was arranged to accommodate over 70 guests. The bride’s mother received the guests in a frock of autumn tinted crepe de chine and a coat of black georgette trimmed with silk tulle lace, and wore a hat to tone. Mrs. Simpson was gowned in a frock of fine french navy repp, and both carried autumn tinted bouquets. During the evening musical items were given and dancing was indulged in. TE KUITI WEDDING IVORY AND SILVER THORESEN—FELLINGHAM St. Luke's Anglican Church, Te Kuiti, was the scene of an attractive wedding recently, when Miss Haddie Dorothea (Dorothy), eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Fellingham, of Te Mapara, was married to Mr. K. L. Thoresen, of Mahoenui. The Rev. Canon Kempthorne officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was robed in ivory silk georgette adorned with silver. The silk embroidered veil was becomingly

arranged and finished with sprays of orange blossoms. A bouquet of spring blooms was carried. The bridesmaids were Mass Hazel Fellingham and Miss Vera Harvey, who wore pink and blue georgette frocks respectively, both carrying pretty bouquets. Mrs. Fellingham, mother of the bride, wore a blue crepe de chine frock and a fawn crinoline hat and carried a bouquet of jonquils. Mrs. Tait, aunt of the bride, had on a mauve geor- | gette costume finished with gold lace and a mauve toque to match. Miss Jacob officiated at the organ. • After the ceremony about SO friends •' were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. j Fellingham at the Hotel Midland, . where a most enjoyable time was spent. ( AN OPOTIKI BRIDE I 1 IRVINE—DOWNEY t t A pretty wedding was celebrated in 5 St. Stephen’s Church, Opotiki, on A Wednesday morning, when Marjorie 1 Eileen, fifth daughter of Mrs. and the

late Mr. M. Downey, of Opotiki, became the wife of Kenneth Lamond, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Irvine, of Feilding. The Rev. J. E. Draper officiated, and the service was fully choral. i The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. R. Griffin, and !

looked charming in a frock of cream georgette with graceful tiered skirt. Her beautiful veil fell from a simple head-dress of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of’ freesias and pink geranium. Miss Joyce Downey attended as bridesmaid, gowned in a period frock of pastel blue georgette, with silver touches, and two-toned blue felt hat. tier bouquet was of pink anemones. Mr. Eric Mac Kay was best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a dainty breakfast in the Farmers’ Social Room. The tables were decorated with fragrant spring - flowers. Mrs. Downey, mother of the bride, wore a black frock of satin beaute and furs. The bridegroom’s mother, Mrs. Irvine, was gowned in black marocain. Mr. and Mrs. Irvine left later for Rotorua, where the honeymoon will be spent. Mrs. Irvine chose a smart frock of fawn french crepe de chine, with fur-trimmed coat and felt hat to tone, as her going-away outfit.

| TE AWAMUTU WEDDING SOFTEST SATIN AND BRUSSELS LACE ANDREWS—PHILIP The Methodist Church, Te Awamutu. was prettily decorated for the wedding of Miss Joyce Nugent Philip, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Philip, of Te Awamutu, to Mr. Frederick George Andrews, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Andrews, of London, England. The bride wore a dainty frock -of ivory satin and Brussels point lace, with clusters of orange over the ears. She carried a shower bou- ‘ quet of white flowers and maidenhair fern, with tulle streamers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Wills, and Mrs. Ray Cullen played the wedding march. Miss Jean Philip, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of shell pink georgette and silk lace, with uneven hem, and a crinoline straw hat, trimmed with georgette and flowers to tone. She carried a shower bouquet of pink flowers with tulle streamers. Little Fay Hcbden. in a frock of pink frilled georgette, and crinoline hat trimmed with pink and lemon flowers, made a dainty flower-girl. She carried a posy of primroses, with ribbon streamers. EVENING WEDDING DEVONSHIRE—FYFE At the Presbyterian Church, Gardner Road, Epsom, on Thursday evening, the marriage was solemnised of Miss Ina A. Fyfe, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Fyfe, and Mr. Charles J. Devonshire, of Paekakariki, youngest son of Mrs. E. Devonshire and the late Mr. Devonshire. The bridal frock was white chiffon taffeta made with a drooping skh't effect, and worn with a Brussels lace veil attached to sprays' of orange blossom. A bouquet of choice spring blooms was carried. Mr. Fyfe gave his daughter away, and the Rev. W. McDonald was the officiating clergyman.

The bridesmaids were Miss R. Fyfe and Miss D. Barlow, each attired in apricot taffeta frocks made in Victorian style, and Tuscan straw hats, with bouquets to tone.

Miss N. Russell and Miss N. AlcCallum were dainty little flower girls in their apple green taffeta frocks. Thev carried pretty posies to match. Air. S. Alain, of Opotiki, was best man, and Air. J. Cullen was groomsman. A reception was held at Aliss Aitkenhead’s tearooms, the bride’s mother wearing a fawn georgette frock, with silk coat and hat to tone. The bridegroom’s mother was gowned in black crepe de chine and smart hat. REMUERA WEDDING

TAKLE—MOSELEN The marriage of Harold Leslie Talcle to Ruby Moselen was solemnised at North Memorial Baptist Church Remuera. The bride was gowned in white satin and Chantilly lace, modelled on early Victorian lines. Her brussels net veil was held in place by strands of orange blossom and small clusters, and she carried a white bouquet of sweet peas and maidenhair fern. Her train was carried by her two little nieces dressed in pale green taffeta. The bridesmaid, Aliss Amy Aloselen, looked charming in her pale pink georgette and silver lace frock, with uneven hem. Her bouquet was of lavender sweet peas. The bride’s mother wore a beige coat and mauve hat, and carried a posy of iceland poppies. Airs. Takie was in an ensemble of beige georgette, with a chic hat to match. Her shell pink posy harmonised perfectly. The wedding breakfast was held in the hall adjoining the church. The officiating minister, Rev. J. Grigg, presided. Appropriate musical numbers were given by Airs. Potter, Aliss Hosking, Air. Fletcher and Air. Robson. The bridegroom was attended by Air. Ruxton Bach as best man. OWHANGO BRIDE CARRIES SWEET-SCENTED FREESIAS

BROWN—HAY

At “Glencairn.” the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hay, Owhango, the marriage was quietly celebrated of Anne, second daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Hay, and Leslie, eldest son of Mr. A. Brown, also of Owhango. The bride’s father gave her away, and she looked charming in a lovely gown of crepe de chine and silver.lace, with tulle veil and orange blossoms. She carried a dainty bouquet of freesias and fern. Miss M. Hay, a sister of the bride from North, attended as bridesmaid, her dress being a flared frock of blue georgette, set off with a posy of violets. The bridegroom’s brother, Mr. A. L. Brown, was best man, and the service was carried out by the Rev. J. E. Ward, of Taumarunui. A reception to a number of guests was given after the ceremony, the usual toasts being honoured. Mrs. Hay wore rose-dust repp and a twotorie felt hat. and Mrs. E. Oldfield, the* bride’s sister, was attired in a frock of apricot jersey chenille.

ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Kathleen, only daughter of Mr. A. B. Hoy, of Papatoetoe. and the late Mrs. Hoy, of Buxton, England, to Reginald Harry Tui, elder son of Mr. H. A. New-ick). of Wanganui, and the late Mrs. Newick, of Auckland.

Mrs. E. Foster, Upland Road, Remu-ei-a, announces the engagement of her youngest daughter, Marie Ray to Reginald James, youngest son of Mr John Truscott, Auckland, and the 'ate Mrs. Truscott.

IVORY SATIN AND TULLE ALFREY—FRENCH Miss Aruba French, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. French, was a graceful bride in ivory satin and handembroidered tulle veil, with orange blossoms, far her marriage with Mr. Donald George Alfrey, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Alfrey. Her bouquet was composed of freesias and carnations. The ceremony was performed at All Saints’ Church. Ponsonby, on August 28. by the Rev. W. Averill. Miss Nina Aickin, who was bridesmaid, wore a primrose taffeta frock defined with gold lace, and a tulle cap becomingly arranged around her hair. She carried a bouquet of pink flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. C. R. French as best man. The bride’s parents afterward entertained a number of guests at their residence, Salisburj' Street. Herne Bay. The rooms were decorated with pink and white flowers. Mrs. French was gowned in silver grey satin beaute and lace, with hat to match. Mrs. Alfrey, the bridegroom's mother, had on black georgette and lace, and black hat.