WEDDINGS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 303, 28 December 1935, Page 2

WEDDINGS

CALKIN—FOOTE. Summer flowers in shades of pink and white were charmingly arranged on the altar in St. Francis’ Church, Afarton, on Boxing Day by the Sisters of Mercy, for the marriage of Joan Ellen, eldest daughter of Air. E. J. Foote, of Alartoa Junction, and the late Airs. Foote, to Cyril Calkin, third son of Mr. and Mrs. 11. J. Calkin, of Crofton, Alarton. The Rev. Father Phillips, of Taihape, officiated at the ceremony, which was celebrated with Nuptial Alasj. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore an effective gown of ivory crepe marocain made on slimfitting lines with cowl neckline and sieves, and skirt ending in a train. Her embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a chaplet of orange blossoms and she carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies. Aliss Ina Smith, of FOxton, cousin of the bride, was in attendance as bridesmaid, and wore an attractive frock of cornflower blue pebble crepe smartly trimmed with silver lams, a.’id with hat and bouquet to tone. Teresa Foote (sister of the bride) as the flower girl) was in a pretty frock of cream satin made on Victorian lines and finished with a pink sash. She wore a pink hairband and carried abouquet of pink flowers. Air. C. H. A\ Steere, of Wanganui, carried Tout the duties of best man. Beautiful music was a feature of the ceremony, and during the Mass the choir sang excerpts from Eait Mass in D and Bondonel’s Mass in C. The solo, “Niedermeyer Pater Nosteramas.” was rendered by the bride’s unclCj Mr. A. G. Foote, of Wellington. At the reception following, which took place at the Railway Social Hail, Marton Junction, the bride’s father and stepmother received a large number of guests, Airs. Foote wearing a model frock patterend in shades of brown and orange, with hat to tone. Her bouquet was of Iceland poppies. Mrs. Calkin, mother of the bridegroom wore a navy blue and white ensemble suit and navy hat. She carried a bouquet in autumn tonings. When Air. and Mrs. Calkin left for Southland the latter travelled in a brown costume, brown hat with touches of lemon, shoes and b.ag to tone. TODD—MALFROY. A wedding which interested a wide circle of friends took place recently at the Basilica, Wellington, when Andrew, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Todd, of Bolton Street, Wellington, and Alonica Mary, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Al. Alalfroy, of Murphy Street, were married. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Milligan, and Aliss Milligan played appiopriate organ music. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a dainty frock of beige needlerun ]ace, with a graduated deep-pleated frill, forming at the back a small train. The under-dress was of georgette t< tone. The bodice had a bateau neck, and a brown velvet sash made a charming finish. Her hat was of brown lace straw with stiffened border of lace, with eye-veil effect. The bouquet carried was of lovely yellow shaded roses. Aliss Sheila Todd was. bridesmaid, wearing a frock of ninon in hydrangea pink and blue tones, and a large hat of natural-tinted Leghorn straw with a narrow blue ribbon trimming. Her bouquet was of pink carnations and blue niyosotis. with maidenhair fern. Air. Robert Whyte was best man. Air. and Airs. Alalfroy gave a happy reception at their home in Afurphy Street in the late afternoon, Airs. Malfroy wearing a smart frock of renaissance blue crepe remain, with a narrow petunia embroidered vest, and a posy of matchingflowers. Her hat was of blue to tone with the frcck, and the bouquet carried was of shaded roses. Airs. Todd wore Lido blue silk crepe with trellis trimming on bodice and sleeves, inset also in the skirt. Her wide hat was of natural tinted straw with blue ribbon trimming, and her bouquet was of roses and cornflowers. The house was decorated with quantities of pink and blue blossoms, the wedding cake standing in a bed of pink and cream-toned roses. When the bride and bridegroom left, amid a chorus of good wishes from their friends, the bride wore a charming frock of mushroom pink silk crepe with hand-made flowers to tone round the neckline, and a smart brown hat of fine straw, and a matching wrap. ENGAGEMENTS ! The engagement is announced of Ruby Isobel, eldest daughter of Air. and Mrs. J. G. Heron, Springvale, Wanganui, to Rae William, eldest son of Air. and Airs. W. Harnett, Raetihi. The engagement is announced of Percy John (Jack) eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Alepham, Wanganui, to Julia Eva (Jule), second daughter of Air. and Airs. J. H. Wilson, Roslyn, Dunedin. The engagement is announced of Ona, youngest daughter of Mr and Airs L. T. Adams, 1 ‘Colwyn,” Patea, to Thomas, younger son of Air and Mrs W. Cardiff, New Plymouth, late of Liverpool, England. TO-DAY’S RECIPE APPLE CARAMEL. Ingredients: Five good-sized apples, J cup water, J teaspoonful of einnamon, 1 cup brown sugar, cup flour, i cup butter, i teaspoonful of salt, 1 cup of grapenuts. Method: Fill a shallow baking dish with the thinly-sliced apples, and over them pour the water and cinnamon. Cream the butter, add brown sugar and blend thoroughly. Then add the flour and salt sifted together. Add the grapenuts (if desired) and cover the apples with the mixture. Bake uncovered in a moderately hot oven for one hour and serve hot.