WEDDING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 210, 6 September 1940, Page 8

WEDDING

WIN WOOD—BRO WNLIE. A lovely frock of heavy cream brocaded satin, that had been the bride's grandmother's wedding gown, was worn by Charlotte Amy Grace, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Brownlie, of Brunswick, for her wedding at St. Oswald’s Church, Westmere, on Thursday afternoon, September 5. The bridegroom, Donald Batte Rogers, is the second soi of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Winwood, Rapanui Road, Westmere. A gold ornament, formerly a locket worn by the bride’s great-grand-mother, clasped the bodice of the bride’s gow’n, which had bodice and long sleeves in close-fitting style. The skirt, with ruched cream satin panel in front, had a train of flowered satin falling from a bustle back, and edged with hand-made lace to tone. A topknot of spring flowers held in place her lone cream embroidered veil, and

she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Friends of the bride had decorated the church with arum lilies and daffodils for the ceremony, at which the Rev. J. H. Datson officiated. Miss Constance Brownlie, sister of .the bride, played the wedding music. The bride was given away by her father, and the bridesmaid was hetsister. Miss Joyce Brownlie. Her frock of turquoise blue and gold shot taffeta had short puffed sleeves and the front of the bodice was tucked and trimmed with small gold buttons from neck to waistline. She wore a headdress to tone, and a bracelet. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents with its gardens of spring flowers surrounding the lawn. Bowls and vases of spring flowers were arranged in the rooms and on the table. To receive the guests the bride’s mother wore a patterned navy moracain frock trimmed with blue, navy and cellophane straw hat, shoes to tone, and held a posy in violet shades. The bridegroom’s mother was wearing a navy ensemble with hat and accessories'to match, and carried a posy of pink and red flowers. The bride s going away ensemble was a smart navy Viennese suit with touches of gold to match the gold toned hat and gloves. She wore a brown fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. Choir Director Retires. After 25 years of devoted service to Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne, Madame Ella Kingston has resigned as choir director. She was appointed soprano soloist 25 years ago. when the choir was directed by her husband, Mr. Claude Kingston lot J. C. Williamson, Ltd’s, managerial staff). Later she became director, and has produced many noted musical features. The board accepted the resignation with deep regret.