WEDDINGS

Taranaki Daily News, 10 April 1935, Page 11

WEDDINGS

DEATH-PEACOCK. t On Thursday, April 4, the marriage was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Eltham, of Mary Ellen (Ella), elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Peacock, Bedford Street', Eltham, and Thomas, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Death, Wingrove Road, Ngaere. The bride, who was escorted to the church by her father, wore a frock of macrame georgette ivory lace, very fifing, appliqued on to a georgette cowl neck line, with georgette cowl top over tightly-fitting lace sleeve that ended long over the hands and formed the latest mitten style finish. The skirt was fitting to the knees, where it was joined in Vandyke lines and formed a train, the waist being finished at the back with a large georgette bow. A veil of silk embroidered Chantilly was worn, caught to the head with a coronet of orange blossoms and falling, in folds over the lace train, which was a yard long. With the gown was worn ivory qrepe de chine shoes with diamante buckles, The bride carried a shower bouquet ■Of ■ hothouse flowers and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by four bridesmaids, the chief being Miss Jean Patterson, a life-time friend of the bride, and Miss Jean Peacock, sister of the bride, Both' wore apple green frocks of georgette, close fitting with V-shaped niched panel and three circular frills from knee to hem. The sleeves. were three 'frills, the neck line was finished with a Yow of ring velvet and a large early Victorian.bow with-flowing end of ring velvet gave a pleasing effect to the back of the frocks. Misses Nola Arthur and Joan Fischer, cousins of the bride, y/ore shellpink georgette frocks made on the same lines as the others. All ‘ Wore hats to match the frocks, the crowns being of small velvet flowers, trimmed with a frilled brim of silver- gossamer from the front over the crown, at the side back, ending in a chic bow. Mittens of-geor-gette to match the frocks and silver tinsel shoes were -worn and each m aid carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers', the gift of Mrs. Arthur. Wedding music' was played by Mrs. Horne (Hamilton), aunt of the bride, and during the signing of .the register a solo was sung by Mrs.' Rankin. The church was decorated by friends, of the bride; ■ The bridegroom. was attended, by Mr. J. Peacock, brother of the bride, and Mr.’ F. O’Neill was groomsman. -. Mr. Roy Edwards and Mr. G. McGuiness were ushers at the church.

After the ceremony a reception was held in the Legion hall, Mr., and .Mrs. Peacock receiving their guests, numbering about 100. . The. bridle’s mother was attired in a smart black silk marocain frock, hand faggoted with white on white collar and sleeve trimmings to match, black velour list .and long skunk fur. She carried a'bouquet of autumn-tinted flowers. Mrs. Death, mother of the bridegroom, wore a model frock of black georgette and velour hat arid carried a bouquet of rich red flowers. All the bouquets were made and ‘ given ,by Mrs. J. Arthur, Ngaere, aunt of the bridge. On leaving the church the bride was given a silver horseshoe, trimmed with Orange blossoms and lucky bells, by little Maxton Pennington. The bride chose for- travelling a ripe plum shade tailored costume, >vith real mole fur collar, model hat Of the same shade, trimmed with ornamental feather, and crepe de chine peasant blouse with hand faggot stitched trimmings. Shoes, bag and gloves were to tone. Mr. and 1 Mrs. Death left by car for Wellington,’where they joined the Wanganella for Australia to spend a month touring. They will reside at Wingrove Road, Ngaere.

ROSS-CARTER. The lawn of “Bickleigh,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Carter, Hunter Road, was the scene of a pink wedding on April 3, when Verona Adele, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carter, was married to James Logan, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ross, “Hillgrove,” Hampden, North Otago. The Rev. J. A. Ryburn, Eltham, performed the ceremony and Mrs. Russell Carter presided at the organ. The bride, 'who was escorted by her father, looked charming in a gown of roseleaf pink silk maltelasse, with silver stripe effect, cut on long slender lines with a graceful train. Her veil of billowy tulle was held in place with orange blossom and formed a long sweeping train. She carried a sheaf of cream and pink roses and Madonna lilies arid maidenhair fern and streamers.

Attending her as bridesmaids were Miss Vesta Liddell, Stratford, Miss Trixie Carter, her sister, and Miss Alvenza Curtis, Hawera, who wore frocks of English silk taffetas with multi-col-oured plaid effect, and carried Victorian posies in colours to tone.

The best man was Mr. Robert Duncan, Manaia, while the groomsmen were Mr. Lewis Carter, brother of the bride, and Mr. Basil Francis, Canston’s Hall, Little Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.

A reception was held in a large' marquee in the gardens, where all arrangements had been carried out by Mr§. Kemp, Eltham, aunt of the bride. The long tables were decorated in the Redding colour scheme of pink. A large pink bell, made by Mrs. Russell Carter, hung over the bridal couple. The bride’s mother received about 100 guests in a frock of wineberry silk velvet, with crushed cord effect. The bridegroom’s mother wore a frock of plum-coloured lace Over silk. They both carried Victorian posies to match their frocks. Mrs. Aubrey, Christchurch, sister of the bridegroom, wore a gown of Betty blue late over silk. •

The wedding cake was made by the bride and iced by Mrs. Mehrtens, Pukengahu. The bouquets were made by Mrs. J. S. Barkla, Mokoia. The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were of crystal. Th; young cduple left by car to motor through the South Island, Via Westland and the Sounds. The bride travelled in a Vquorice brown silk moss crepe, cut in Russian tunic style, with old gold,

arid brown fur coat, the gift of her toother, and brown felt hat. ’ All the frocks of the bridal party, including the “going away” gown, were mad" by the bride. .

KAPUNI BIRTHDAY PARTY.

LARGE CROWD IN- THE HALL.

The Kainini hall; presented an. animate ed scene on Friday night, when Mr. and Mrs. J. MacGregor entertained about 200 friends and relatives to ’’ celebrate the eoming-of-age of their daughter, Miss Bell McGregor. The hall was decorated with ferns and dahlias. Dancing was enjoyed to music supplied by-Messrs. Tom Austin (accordion), Eric Austin, F. Crossley, Mrs. Frank Greenbanks and Miss Sharras. Songs were contributed by Mr. H. R. Wood, Auroa, with accompaniments by Mrs. Greenbanks. Dancing items were given by Miss Margaret Lawrence (Irish jig, Sailor’s hornpipe and tap dance) and little Wilma Marr (Highland, dancing). A cake made by Mrs. W. Williamson and iced and decorated by Mrs. W. Wheeler was cut by Miss MacGregor. Mr. Wood congratulated'Miss McGregor on attaining her-majority and Mr. P. Ingram added his good wishes. Miss McGregor replied. Mr. L Miller presented her with a golden key, which was autographed by all present. Messrs.- H; R. Wood and J. Miller-were toasters-of Ceremonies. ■

The guest of the evening wore a frock Of pale pink marocain.._CUt . on. slimTfitting lines, with cowl collar caught by a diamante clip, and epaulettes of’bluish pink. Mrs. McGregor wore a frock of figured georgette and cidre lace. • Mrs. McGregor was assisted by her daughter, Mrs.. E. Calder, .whose frock was of Marina blue silk crepe. Among those present were Mesdames A. Andreoli (floral georgette), H. Barriball (pale green satin), 8.. Donald (white frock), Mesdames Brian Davies (white tornado ottoman satin), J. Sanson (figured summer breeze), P. Ingram (brown velvet), J. Miller (green windswept satin), W. Treanpr (brown marocain), T. Austin (wine lace), C. Wheeler (cream lace), J. S. Gamlin (silver pttor man silk), L. Ross (brown wool crepe), W. Williamson (blue georgette), J. Allen (black mart)cain), H. Whalen (grey georgette), W. Marr (floral ninon), Lawrence (eau-de-nil crepe), R. Tate (orange crepe-de-chine), A, Mowat (red georg-, ette), F. Crossley (spotted voile), Lacy (navy blue and white elaino crepe), E.. Death (striped silk), Erhler (green suede marocain), J. Smith (blue celanese), Misses B. Alexander (green georgette)’, Zoe Austin (green floral georgette), E. Treanor (navy blue suede crepe), C. Andrews (blue satin), M. Lindsay (blue silk), M. Wheeler (floral ninon voile), N. Wheeler (lemon satin), Myrtle Wheeler (white silk), M. Lawrence *Pink dimity), Muriel Wheeler (figured uncrushable crepe), I. Death (blue satin), K. Kinsella (white silk frock), H. Wheeler (floral voile), Wilma Marr (blue and white organdie), 0. Wheeler (floral ninon), Mesdames Treagay (navy floral suede satin), G. Andrew (maroon crepe), S. Davies (navy blue uncrushable crepe). Y.W.-Y.M.C.A. ACTIVITIES

At a recent meeting held in the Oakura hall Mesdames G. H. Bell and C. 3. Harris, Misses I. Allen, N. Stavely and M. Rusling, Mews. G. H. Bell, W. K. Morris, C. Jans and L. Rusling decided to hold gatherings of the Y.W.— Y.M.C.A, fortnightly and church services

monthly. Miss M. Gfeenwek and Mr. ’ J. H. Ledgerwood, secretaries of the movements were present. .? There was a good attendance on Saturday night whdn Mr,' Ledgerwood led community singing, Mrs. Harris being the accompanist. The senior and junior girls did physical exercises under the supervision of Miss Bates arid Miss Greenwell gave a talk td the women and senior girls. The junior boys, under the leadership , of Mr. Lucas, formed a boys’ triangle club, Ray Knapmah being appointed president and. Royce Price secretary. A short dance was held, Mr. Ledgerwood playing the music.*.