WEDDINGS.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 939, 8 December 1933, Page 9

WEDDINGS.

Late Sir Thomas Sidey’s Son Married. SIDEY—THOMAS. A wedding of interest was solemnised at St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, on Tuesday afternoon, when Beryl, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey R. Thomas; Mariri Road, Kelburn, was married to Thomas Kay Stuart, onlyson of Lady Sidey and the late Sir Thomas Sidey, of Dunedin. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming, simply designed frock of parchment ripple satin, slimly cut on Empire lines, the skirt sweeping into a train at the back. Wrist-length sleeves, with a soft, upstanding ruffle from shoulder to elbow, were a distinguishing feature. Her beautiful veil of Brussels lace was held in place, well off the forehead, with a dainty headband of orange hlossom. Deep cream roses, stephanotis. and spikes of cream gladioli with tiny pink carnations, formed the bridal bouquet. Four maids in exquisite frocks of mist blue Swiss organdi. hand-embroid-ered in tiny pink sprigs, followed the bride. They were Miss Joyce Thomas, twin sister of the bride (chief bridesmaid), Miss Elaine Briggs (cousin of the bride). Miss Margaret Gibbs and Miss Ruth Clere. Their wide blue organdi picture hats had clusters of pastel-tinted spring blossoms under the left side of the brims and bows on the right. Blue mittens made a quaint touch, and bouquets of delphiniums and shot silk roses were carried. Mr A. Jeavons (Dunedin) was best man, and the groomsmen were Mr 11. G. Thomas (brother of the bride), Mr I. Curtis and Mr 11. Chapman. The Mayfair Cabaret, where a largelyattended reception was held, was beautifully decorated with pastel-tinted flowers, among which the chief note was blue. The guests were received by Mrs 11. R. Thomas, who wore a becoming gown of deep marine blue georgette with an Empire corsage and sleeves of soft, beige lace. Her wide-brimmed hat was of marine blue strayv, the beige crown repeating the scheme of the frock. She carried a bouquet of autumn shaded roses. Lady Sidey wore a graceful gown of amethyst georgette with a ruched collar of deep amethyst velvet. Her becoming hat was in a toning shade and her bouquet was of mauve sweet peas and pink carnations. FLAX A G A X—M A R TIN. The wedding took place recently at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Barbadoes Street, of Miss Agnes Martin, younger daughter of Mrs Martin, Hokitika, and the late Mr Martin, and Mr Flanagan, Addington. The Rev Father M'Guire, who officiated, also celebrated Nuptial Mass. The bride, who was escorted by her brother, wore a charming gown of ivory crinkle crepe, with fitting bodice and fully-gored skirt. The lace sleeves were puffed to the elbow, fitting tightly to the wrist. A beautifully embroidered veil was held in position with a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of lilies. Miss Rene O’Donnell, who attended as bridesmaid, wore a frock of limegreen lace with hat to tone. She carried a bouquet of gold roses and maidenhair fern. Mr Jack Bearman was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Frascati, where Mrs Martin received her guests wearing a navy blue silk marocain frock and hat to match. She carried a bouquet of crimson roses. The bridegroom’s sister wore a navy frock relieved with red and a white hat with touches of red. hor travelling the. bride chose a smart black suit with which she wore a blouse of white elephant crepe and a smart white hat. FRANCE—WEBB. St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch, was the scene last Thursday of the wedding of Lilian Maud, third daughter of the Rev S. J. Webb, of Opunake, and Norman, second son of Air 11. France, of Domain 1 errace, Spreydon. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Alan Watson and Mr Lund presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with Mrs S. J. Webb, wore a closefitting frock of white elephant-crepe with cowl neckline, and flared skirt reaching to the instep. The sleeves were puffed to the elbow and finished with long close-fitting cuffs pointed over the hands and trimmed with buttons. The lace-edged veil was attached to a cape of matching lace and finished with clusters of orange blossom. Her long bouquet was of fragrant red roses and maidenhair fern. Miss Athol Smith, as bridesmaid, wore a lacquer-red frock of Bedford corded silk with unusual sleeves full to the elbow, and a collar tied over the shoulder in a big flat bow. Her hat was of fine beige straw trimmed with lacquer-red velvet ribbon, and she carried a bouquet of deep cream roses and hothouse flowers. Mr Arnold France, the bridegroom’s brother, was After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the bride and bridegroom’s future home. They were received by Mrs \\ ebb, whose frock was of navy crinkle crepe patterned with red and grey, over which she wore a black swagger coat with double cape sleeves and a fine black straw hat with lacquer-red touches. She carried I a beautiful bouquet of pink roses. The bridegroom’s mother was in a black moire silk frock and fawn hat, j and her bouquet was of bronze and orange-coloured flowers. When Mr and Mrs Norman France left for a caravan tour of North Canterbury, the bride, wore a black tailored costume with a white pin stripe and a pink organdie blouse. A smart black straw hat and squirrel fur completed her ensemble. DONALD-S HEA RE R At St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Ashburton, the wedding took place of Jean M ’Gregor, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. vShearcr. “ Orton Green,” Winch more, to John Leversedge. eldest son of Mr and Mrs Louden Donald, Ashburton The ceremonv was performed bv the Rev R. S. Watson, and Miss Watt presided at the organ. The

bride. who was given away by her father, wore a graceful gown of ivory satin and lace, made. on classical lines. Orange blossoms held in place her beautiful honiton lace veil, which fell in graceful' lines forming a train. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Miss Esther Shearer, sister of the bride, as chief bridesmaid, wore a frock of salmon coloured lace, mounted on satin and made on fitting lines. The second bridesmaid, Miss Elizabeth Shearer, also a sister of the bride, wore a frock of lime green lace made on similar lines. They wore caps of ring velvet and carried purses to tone which were the gifts of the bridegroom. Their bouquets were of pink roses and sweet peas. Mr Edward Donald, brother of the bridegroom, was best main and Mr Logan Talbot was groomsAfter the ceremony, the reception was held at Levitt's. the bride’s mother receiving the guests wearing a black and white ensemble with hat to tone and carrying a bouquet of dark red roses. The bridegroom’s mother wore an ensemble of navy blue, with hat to tone. When Mr and Mrs Donald left on their wedding tour. Mrs Donald was wearing a frock of blue crinkle crepe, a grey coat relieved with blue and hat to tone. Their future home will be at Washdvke.