WEDDINGS

Taranaki Daily News, 12 June 1930, Page 16

WEDDINGS

McCarthy—huddle, St. Joseph’s Church, Hawera, was the scene of the wedding on May 24,(the. ceremony being performed and nuptial maw celebrated by the Rev. Father P. F. Cullen) of Winnie, only child of Mrs. and the late Mr. W*. Hoddle, Hawera, to John, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. McCarthy, Ohangai. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of Mr. J. Kerrink was attired in a charming gown of ivory satin beaute with yolk and wrist length sleeves of georgette, a large bustle bow giving a neat back finish, while the very deep and uneven ekirt hemline outlined by dozens of tiny georgette frills fell at the back to the top of pretty silver slippers, from the ramp of which peeped tiny orange blossom. sprays. Pale pink georgette rosebuds with silver foliage peeped from many dainty folds in both bodice and skirt and completed an effective colour scheme. A long embroidered veil was worn , with a closefitting cap of silver tissue and the customary orange blossom spray. A shower bouquet of white chrysantheinums with pink tonings was carried. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Eris Morton, cousin of the bride, wore a gown of nil green georgette with sleeves and frilled skirt and bodice of chenille to tone. The second bridesmaid, Miss Jean McLean, wore a frock of pale lemon figured taffetas, frilled to ankle length at the back from a straight panelled front, the yolk and sleeves being of matching georgette. Both maids wore smart green capalene felt hats with gold bands and streamers finished in front with dainty brooches. Gold shoes, stockings and bouquets of buttercup shades completed their toilettes. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Pat McCarthy, as best man, and Mr. J. Lavery was groomsman. Mrs. Quin played the organ. Following the ceremony a reception was held al the Islington Rooms, where about 80 guests were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a smartly fashioned gown of black georgette chenille patterned in deep shades of blue and green with hat to tone. She was assisted by Mrs. McCarthy, mother of the bridegroom, who was wearing a smart mode of navy silk marocain orientally trimmed, and hat of navy velours. Both matrons carried bouquets of autumn tints. During the reception the usual toast were honoured, and enjoyable music was contributed by Mr. and Mrs. A. Bonetti. The bride and groom left by car for Auckland, Mrs. McCarty travelling in a smart ring velvet frock and English tweed coat, fur-trimmed, with cloche model in brown felt trimmed in warm autumn colourings, shoes and stockings to tone completing an effective outfit. A feature of the occasion was tho wedding cake, of four tiers, decorated by. the bride in white with light touches of pink to match the bridal gown. Among the guests were Mr. and MrsCracknell (Hawke’s Bay), aunt and uncle of the bride, the former wearing tobacco brown marocain and hat of velours; Mrs. Morton, aunt of the bride (floral ring velvet, with hat to tone); Miss McCarthy, sister of the bridegroom (smart navy costume and hat); Miss Nora McCarthy (brown velour coat, fur-trimmed with hat and shoes to fnatch); Airs. Kcrrisk (Kakaramea); Mrs. McLean (floral ring velvet with touches' of mauve and smart hat to tone); Miss Molly McLean (wine coloured coat and hat); Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. M. Thanahan, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Foreman, Mr. and Mrs. O’Shea, Miss McPherson, Mr. and. Mrs. and Miss Old (New Plymouth), Miss V. Moginie, Miss G. Chadwick, Mrs. Higgs, Mrs. and Miss Lavery. Airs and . Aliss Horsburgh, Mr. and Airs. Bonetti, Air. and Mrs. Rogers. Airs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. and Aliss Freyne, Air. and Airs, and Aliss Foreman (Alton) and Airs. Quin. In the evening Airs. Alorton tendered a party to the young people in the Islington Rooms, when dancing was enjoyed till an early hour. HONEYFIELD-WALTERS.

St. Stephen’s Church, Alotunui, was recently the scene of the wedding of Laura Eileen, youngest daughter of Airs. Al. E. Honeyfield, Onaero, and Ivan William, eldest son of Mr. and Airs. R. Walters, Waiuku. Archdeacon Gavin .was the minister. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Air. R. H. Pigott, wore a frock of ivory silk georgette, handsomely embroidered, and. the orthodox veil and orange blossom arranged in.

coronet style. Her bouquet was of white and pink chrysanthemums. The bride was attended by Miss Barbara Huse as bridesmaid, and two. little flower girls, Irene Topliss and Ivy Honeyfield, nieces of the bride. The former wore a pretty frock of almond green taffeta with head dress of gold leaves and tulle. Her bouquet was of pale pink flowers. The little girls wore primrose crepe de chine with bandeaux of gold leaves and ribbon streamers. Each carried a posy of golden pansies. The best man was Air. H. A. Hull, Waiuku. The bride’s mother wore a frock of black duchesse satin with black hat and carried a bouquet of violets and pansies. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy ensemble with hat to match. Her bouquet was of autumn tinted flowers. The bride and bridegroom received many presents. Later in the day the couple left by motor for the south, the bride's travelling frock being of burgundy beaute satin and fur-trimmed coat and hat to match. Airs. Honeyfield, to receive the guests, was assisted by Mrs. R. Walters, the wedding breakfast being held at the Alotunui Hall. An enjoyable dance followed in the evening for the young people, Airs. Trass, Inglewood, supplying the music. GIDDY—HARVEY. The wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Church, New Plymouth, on June 10 of Newton H., youngest son of Air. and Mrs. R. F. Giddy, Lepperton, and Isabel Al., eldest daughter of Air. and Airs. J. Harvey, Sentry Hill. The Rev. J. D. Wilson was the minister, while Airs. C. B. Thompson played the organ. The church was artistically decorated by friends of the bride, the central ornamentation being . a floral arch of ferns interspersed with pink and -white flowers.

The bride entred the church on the arm of her father t® the strains o,f “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden.” She wore a beautiful embroidered model frock of celanese taffeta, finished at the waist with a diamante buckle and handsome necklet and pendant to match. She also wore the usual veil and orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of pale pink and white chrysanthemums, hot house flowers and maidenhair fern. Air. D. Aluschamp attended as best man, and Aliss Annie Harvey, sister of. th® bride, attended her sister attired in a frock of pink taffeta with flared skirt and uneven hemline, finished with flowers

and diamante trimmings at the waist* line and a head-band of pink with Howers and carried a bouquet of pink heather, pansies and maidenhair fern, She wore a gold signet ring, the gift of the bridegroom. After the ceremony the couple left the church to the music of the wedding march. A reception was aftrwards held at the Hygienic, where 60 guests wertf received by the parents of the bride and groom, Mrs. Harvey being attired in a. frock of brown satin bcaute ■ with close fitting hat to match and carrying a bouquet of autumn tints, while Mrs. Giddy wore a bottle green costume with smart felt hat, her bouquet being of purple pansies. A beautifully decorated three-tier wedding cake under a wedding bell adorned the centre of the tables. After the usuals toasts had been honoured th® couple left by motor for the south, the bride’s travelling costume being very smart in the new tone. She wore a wine coloured velour coat with furtrimmings and close fitting hat to match. The large number of presents received testified to the popularity of the couple. Prior to her marriage the bride was entertained at a kitchen tea at the residence of Mrs. E. Rowe, Lepperton, and. was also the recipent of an eight-day clock from the staff of the New Plymouth tramways.