WEDDINGS.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20237, 22 February 1934, Page 6

WEDDINGS.

Celebrated Yesterday at Ashburton. LANE—ANDE RSON. The wedding took place at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ashburton, yesterday afternoon, of Ena Lilian, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G. J. \\. Anderson, Te Moana, Cameron Street, Ashburton, and Alan Bruce, younger son of Mrs Lane and the late Mr John Lane, cf Alford Forest Road, Ashburton. The Rev R. L. Watson officiated, and Miss L. Watt was the organist. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of th£ bride with huge bowls of pink and blue hydrangeas, gladioli and greenery. While the register was being signed, Miss Ethel Anderson sang a solo. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful frock o'f ivory lace patterned in rose design. The skirt was made with hip panels, which fell to form a train at the back. The long sleeves, which were puffed into a band from the shoulder to the elbow, fitted the arm tightly, with a point over the hand. A long sash of ivory panne velvet defined the waistline. Her long embroidered tulle veil fell in folds from a cap of lace which had a cluster of orange blossom buds at each side, and she carried an arm bouquet of ivory-shaded roses. Ihe Misses Pat Brydon (Christchurch) and Kathleen Anderson (sister °f the bride) attended as bridesmaids. Their uncommon frocks were of blos- | som pink matelasse cut on mediaeval lines. They had boat necks very widely puffed sleeves, and were tied at the waist with long panne velvet sashes of a deeper shade of pink, reaching to the hem line. Each maid wore a large hat and mittens to tone with her frock, and carried an arm bouquet of shaded pink flowers. Mr Douglas Ellis (Greymouth) was best man, and Mr Graham Miller (Oamaru) was groomsman. The ushers were Mr D. Bruce and Mr E. Taylor. At a reception held later at 44, West Belt, in a large marquee erected on the lawn, the guests were received by Mr and Mrs Anderson. Mrs Anderson wore an ensemble of navy blue marocain, relieved with beige, and a navy sisal straw hat. She carried a bouquet of shaded blue flowers. Mrs John Lane’s frock was of black georgette, softened with touches of deep cream lace and finished with a bow of gold cire ribbon. Her hat was of black straw, and she carried a bouquet in shades of gold. For travelling, the bride had chosen a smartly tailored light navy whipcord three-piece ensemble. The coat was full length, and opened over a grey crepe de chine blouse trimmed with glass buttons. Her tiny grey straw hat was finished with light navy. Mr and Mrs Lane will reside in Greymouth. HORXB ROO K—B LATH WA YT. A wedding of interest to residents of Temuka was recently celebrated at St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, when Miss Evelyn Wynter Blathwayt, daughter of the late Rev Wynter Blathwayt and Mrs Blathwayt, of Wellington, was married to Baden Alfred, son of the late Mr A. T. J. Hornbrook and Mrs Hornbrook, of Rayner Street, Temuka. The ceremony was performed by the Rev G. C. Blathwayt assisted by the Rev Gordon M’Kenzie, Mr Robert Parker, was at the organ. The bride, who was given away by Mr John Rawstone, wore a frock of beige japonica crepe with a veil and sleeves to tone and carried a bouquet of lemon gladioli and carnations. Mr Alan Fraser, of Christchurch, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was , held at the home of the bride’s mother, who wore a frock of black and silver ; marocain with hat to tone. For traveli ling the bride wore a brown ensemble under a nutria jcoat and h a t to match. THOM PSO N—B OAR DM AN. The marriage was solemnised recently at St John’s Church, Latimer Square, of Ursula, second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Boardman, to Norman Clifford. only son of Mr and Mrs W. A. Thompson. The Rev J. T. M’William officiated, and Mr C. Davies presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of Mr Thompson, wore a simple frock of ivory velvet made fitting to the knees and falling full to the feet. The waist was outlined by a narrow belt and diamente buckle. Her veil was held in place by two strands of orange blossom and fell to form a slight train. She carried a shower bouquet of white sweet peas, roses and begonias, which fell to the hem of her skirt. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss M. Snelson, and Miss C. Lang, both of whom were dressed in frocks of rose Du Barry velvet, made with cowl necklines underlined with white satin. The puff sleeves were caught in at the elbow and fitting to the wrist. Juliet caps of pearls and bouquets of golden chrysanthemums and carnations completed their smart ensembles.

Mr J. Dickson was best man and Mr R. Dynes was groomsman. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a silver horse-shoe by little Patsy Edwards. After the ceremony a few friends were entertained at the home of the bridegroom, Mrs Thompson receiving her guests wearing a frock of patterned georgette with a shoulder spray of pink carnations.

When the bride and groom left later for the north the bride was wearing a frock of pink figured pique voile with a white organdi bow at the neck, and a white straw hat to tone.