WEDDING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 301, 21 December 1933, Page 2

WEDDING

BARKER—WILLIS The wedding was celebrated in the Ingcstrc btreiL Baptist Church, yesterday morning by the Rev. 11. G. Goring, of Bertha Naomi youngest da ugh ler of Mr. and Mrs. Alf A. Willis, of Wanganui, and John ICowlanu, youngest son of Mr. J. W. Barker and the late Mrs. Barker, of Avonside, Christchurch. Thy church had been beautifully decorated by friends of the bride with, blue hydrangeas, yellow strawberry tree blossom, iceland poppies and corrcopsis. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a becoming ankle-length frock of crepe simlis in a deep cream shade, the skirt, with double frill at hip, falling in graceful folds to form a slight tram effect. The sleeves were tignt-llttixg and had double epaulettes, while the neckline was tucked to form a tiny rull'le. The lovely veil, which had been hand worked by a friend to tone with th e frock, was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a sheaf or Madonna lilies and blue delphiniums. The bride was attended by Miss G. F. Bartrum, of Makirikiri, who wore a frock of blue “ ilower-of-thc-lield’' organdie with flared, ankle-length skirt and bodice finished with a frilled collar across the shoulders to the waistline and bow tied at the back. A large cream leghorn hat and cream shoes were worn and a posy to tone was carried. Th 0 Hower gill, Miss .Lenore Cobbe, looked viry dainty in a frock made of similar material with scalloped frill at the hemline and a frilled lichu collar. Ou her head she wore a circlet of rosebuds and carried a posy to tone. Mr. Bernard, Willis, brother of the bride, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Baptist schoolroom, decorated for the occasion with similar Howers used for the church. Mrs, Willis was wearing a slate-grey costume, parma violet hat and blouse, grey ohocs, and held a bouquet of lavender sweetpeas. When the happy couple left by car for Hawke's Bay, the bride wore a bluo cloque crepe frock with white revers, blue and white straw' hat and carried a grey tailored coat. Among the guests were Mrs. M. Cobbe (Feilding), Mrs. Lovatt (Wei lington), Mrs. Hoare, Mrs. W. N. Willis, Mrs. V. B. Willis, Mrs. H. U. Baillie (Napier), Mrs. E. B. Toomath, Mrs. Goring, Misses A. Henderson, S. Hore, A. Shute, Joan Willis, Edna Willis, Rita Willis, Messrs. Fred Barker (brother of the bridegroom), Roy and R. 11. Lovatt (Wellington), V. B. Willis, E. B. Toomath, W. N. Willis, Bert Willis, C. Bartrum, Hoare.

CONCERT The concert given by Madame Ivo Symes and pupils was held in Trinity Schoolroom on Saturday evening. The attendance, though not largo, was very enthusiastic. An excellent programme was submitted and some very promising voices were heard during the evening. Groat credit is due to Madame Symes, who has brought her pupils to such an excellent standard, their production and enunciation being particularly outstanding. Special mention must be made of the two juniors, Misses Una Robb and Olive Chambers, whoso singing was a delight to all. Miss Robb sang '‘Big Brown Bear,” and for an encore “Birth of Morn,” and Miss Chambers “Slumber Song” and “Tiptoes. ” Mr. Francis, L.A.8., was in excellent voice and sang “The Sands of Dee,” with such feeling, and for an encore “She is Far from the Land.” Miss Howell sang “Lavender Days” very sweetly, her encore being “A Summer Afternoon. ” Air. Swan in his own inimitable way gave “Kitty O’Toole.” and “The Lesson of the Water Mill.’’ Miss Jessie Alexander gave “The Old House,’’ which was sung most expres; sively, the encore being “Advice.” A duet, “A Night in Venice,” sung by Miss Beer and Mr. Francis, was an artistic treat, the blending of their voices being well nigh perfect. Miss Rowell’s song in character, “Little Grey Bonnet,” was a very dainty rendering. Air. C. Haar sang “Could 1 But Express in Song,’’ with great feeling, his encore being “Can’t Remember.” Mr. Haar was in good form, his fine bass voice being heard to advantage. Two songs, ‘“rhe Awakening of Spring,” and “The Spirit Flower,” by Miss Beer, who is the possessor of a beautiful soprano voice. Her encore, “Home, Sweet Home,” was sung with great expression. Mrs. U. Williams gave “A Lesson with the Fan,’’ and “The False Prophet,” in her own charming manner. Miss J. Harman’s beautiful voice was heard to advantage in “The Enchantress,’’ and Cyril Scott’s “Lullaby.” Mrs. Huhne, L.A.8., and Mr. Haar sang a duet, “Trot Hero, Trot There,” the blend being good ami their singing delightful. bliss Hammcrton (Paton), L.A.8., was in very good voice, and her singing was very artistic. She sang “Summertime on Brcdon,” aril “Barney O’Hear,’’ her acting in this number being particularly good. Airs. Huhne, L.A.8., shows artistic insight of a very high order and should go far. Her beautiful dramatic soprano voice was heard in “Mimi’s Song,” that delightful Puccini number, and “Songs of the Open.” A trio by Mcsdamcs Howie, Symes, Williams, the famous quarrel scene from “The Secret Marriage,” was worth going far to hear. Quite a feature of the even ing was the accompaniments of Madame Betts-Vincent, L.R.A.M., assisted by AlLss Joan Kay, L.A.B. The Rev. Dudley thanked Madame Symes and performers most heartily for their splendid concert. Among those present were Mrs. and Miss Swan, Mrs. ami Miss Higginbottom, Mrs. and Miss Thorburn, Ai r. Hamerton (Patea), Mr. Beer (Waverley), Miss Taylor. Miss Harman, bliss N. Bayfield (Wellington), Miss Loch, Miss Laird, Airs. Avcs, Air. and Mrs. Fairbourne, Mrs. Southcombo, Mrs. Wilson.