HOBSON—GAISFORD

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 99, 30 April 1935, Page 2

HOBSON—GAISFORD

A. ceremony of Dominion-wide interest was celebrated at St. John’s Church. Dannevirke, early on Wednesday afternoon, when Gwladys. only daughter of Air. and Mrs. W. H. Gaisford, of “Oringi,” Dannevirke. was married to Henry Godfrey, second son of Mr. and Airs’ Harry Hobson, of Hatuma. Hawke’s Bay was agog with excitement for the wedding which united two such well-known families, the Gaisford family claiming an association of 50 years with the growth of the province, while the Hobsons have an association of 30 years to their credit. Both families have been closely connected with the sport of hunting. Ale. Gaisford as the popular master of the Dannevirke Hunt Club for a number of years, and the bridegroom, a committee member of the Hunt, while M Gaisford’s racing colours are well L. o’n throughout. New Zealand and even across the Tasman. It was not surprising, therefore, that sportsmen and their womenfolk gathered from all parts of the North and South Islands to offer their felicitations. The church, which was crowded to overflowing, had been charmingly decorated by the bridesmaids and other girl friends of the bride. Single pink chrysanthemum’ with gold centres in tall vases adorned the altar and the teredos and pulpit were artistically decorated with pink and blue hydrangeas, pink chrysanthemums and the delicate greenery or sniilax and bamboo, the bride and bridegroom standing beneath a floral bell composed of the same flowers. The officiating clergyman was Rev. G. B. Stephenson, vicar of St. John’s, and the wedding music was played by Air. H. T. Russell, who contributed a Swedish wedding march. The bride, was escorted by her father, and wore a charming gown of pale honey-coloured satin, ent on princess linos, having a cowl collar. The frock was ’cut high at the back, which was formed of narrow bands of pearl embroidery. The sleeves were in Magyar style, wide to the elbow and tapering off to the hands. The skirt, slim fitting, flared to the ground and formed a graceful train, which was finished with, satin and tulle flounces; also a horseshoe of orange blossom made from that worn by the bride’s mother. Her real lace veil was worn over the face, and fell in long folds, being held in place by a coronet of pearls. The bride carried a sheaf of Lilium Philippeuse hybiscus and nerjnes. 'JJhe three bridesmaids wore Aliss A'Fargaret Pinckney (chief), Miss Molly Alasefield (Akaroa). both cousins of the bride, and Aliss Eileen Hobson (sister of the bridegroom). They were dressed alike in picturesque frocks of rose pink faille, with fitting bodices. The V necks made in small. folds were, caught in front with a diamond clasp. Ruched sleeves were finished with frilled upright shoulder pieces. The bell-shaned skirts had graduated row« of frills which formed a train effect at the back, the long sashes falling to the ground being quilted on from the waist line. They carrieo shower bouquets of pink roses, carnations. and maidenhair fern, tied with gold streamers. Their large pink Leghorn hats were trimmed with matching pink ribbon. Mr. Bill Kellick (Wanganui) was best man. the groomsmen being Mr. Norman Hob«on and A 1 r. Geof. Speedy (Waipukurau).