WEDDINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 155, 3 July 1934, Page 2

WEDDINGS

BRADFORD—HURLEY. St. Patrick’s Church, Patea. was the scene of a very pretty wedding ou tho morning of Juno 14, when Shoila Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Hurley, was married to John Brian, third son of Air. and Airs. W. J. Bradford, of Auroa. The Rev. Father Broughton officiated and celebrated Nuptial Alass. The bride entered the church with her father to the strains of the wedding march played by Aliss O. Boyle, and Mr. Joe Crawford later sang tho hymn “Ave Alaria.” The bride looked very pretty in a slipperlength frock of white sand crepe, made on classical lines, with a clasp of diamante at the neck and waist and with long close-fitting sleeves. The beautiful tulle veil lent by a friend, was held to the head with a circlet of orange blossoms, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet of cream roses, carnations and maidenhair fern. Aliss Nancy rfurley (sister of the bride) was bridesmaid and wore a frock of apricot sand crepe made on slim-fitting lines with a dainty frill on the bodice and a head band of matching material with blue flowers and apricot tulle. She also wore white lace mittens, and a crystal necklet and earrings. the gift of*the bridegroom. She carried a posy of marigolds and maindenhair fern. Little Mario Hurley, who was flower girl, wore a Jong frock of deep pink satin frilled at the hem, finished with a shoulder capo trimmed with pearls. Her head band was of rose pink satin and blue flowers, and she wore a gold bangle, tho gift of the bridegroom, and white lace mittens. The posy she carried was of pink roses *and maidenhair fern. Air L. West, Kaponga, carried out the duties of best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony an adjournment was made to Air. E. Reed’s tearooms, where close relatives of the bride and bridegroom were entertained at a dainty wedding breakfast, the Rev. Father Broughton presiding over the gathering. Mrs. T. Hurley received her guests wearing a frock of wool crepe, with black hat and coat, and carried a posy of violets and maidenhair fern. Mrs. Bradford wore a frock of black marocain. with black hat and coat, and carried a posy of heath and asparagus. The usual toasts were duly honoured, that of the bride nd bridegroom being proposed by the Rev. Father Broughton, and responded to with full musical honours. The handsome two-ticrcd wedding cake was cut by tho bride amid applause, and numerous congratulatory telegrams were read by the best man. Later, Air. and Airs. John Bradford left for’a honeymoon tour of the south. The bride travelled in a smart tailored costume of blue angora, with hat and shoes to tone, and carried a handsome handbag, the’gift of her sister Nora. In the evening Air and Airs. T. Hurley entertained some 60 guests at their residence, when the numerous beautiful presents received by the happy couple, including a number of cheques, were admired. Air. and Airs. Bradford’s future hornet will be in Auroa. MAULE—WILLIS. The wedding was celebrated at Patea on June 27 of Lylia May, second daughter of Air. and Airs. R. Al. 'Willis, of Patea, and James Alexander, eldest son of Air. and Airs. Alaule, Haw era. The Rev W. H. Walton was the minister, Airs. A. A. Carey playing the wedding music. The bride who was escorted by bei father, wore a gown of crepe satin and carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Hoi tulle embroidered veil of great age was lent by a friend. Aliss Harriet Willis, sister, wai bridesmaid. She wore a Princess Alarj blue satin frock, with blue hat, gloves : and shoes to tone. Her bouquet was of blue flowers. Air. Robert Willis was best man. At a reception at Reed’s, Airs, Willh ■ received her guests. She wore a browr Donegal tweed with matching hat. Airs Alaule. the bridegroom’s mother, wore a frock of brown marocain with ha' * to match and bouquet to tone. Mr. and Airs. Maule left later foi * New Plymouth, the bride travelling . in a smart ensemble of navy blue. I PALAIS DE DANSE. More than ever before has dancing , definitely been chosen as the pnncipk ■ winter-time indoor amusement, anc ■ under the multi-coloured festoons oi coloured lights, music of high degree i contributed by the Gaiety Dance Band ?under Mrs. Kendall’s direction, temper -Lite weather conditions, and due regarc to every requirement of followers oi ' the herpsichorean art, it is little to b< wondered at that the Palais de Dans, 3 presents such a brilliant scene of popu ’ larity and gaiety every Saturday night 1 when it continues its series of popula: winter-time dances. Old-time am 3 modern dances were indulged in fron ’ 8 p.m. till 12 midnight. A delightfu * supper was served in a number of sit ' tings, and reflected credit upon thosi ’ responsible for its dispensation. Th. ’ principal event of all dance function: 1 has long been the Monte Carlo waltz and in keping with this time-honoure< 3 custom all present, engaged in the merr;. 3 whirl to woo Dame Fortune’s favou and the lucky recipients (Miss Stubb « and partner, Miss Clutterboek and Mr 1 H. Wallace), were heartily applaude: 7 bv those less’fortunate- Mr. Bert Gil roy, as usual, fulfilled the duties o M.C. in his inimitable manner, an< e brought a highly successful function to a happy termination as the midnigh Q hour was readied.