WEDDING.

Waikato Times, Volume 97, Issue 15980, 7 May 1924, Page 8

WEDDING.

KIRK—WRIGHT. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at All Saints' Church, Matamata, on May 1, the contracting parties being Miss Ivy G. Kirk, second daughter of Mrs and" Mr -T. Kirk, Waharoa, and Mr William Wright, second son of Mrs and Mr F. Wright, also of Waharoa. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a frock of ivory satin grenadine wilh a beautiful embroidered tulle veil caught wilh orange blossoms. The bride was attended by her two sisters, Misses H. and L. lurk, the former being attired in blue satin and black hat, the latter wearing apricot satin. The bridegroom was ably supported by Mr 13. Soberer as best man and Mr D. O'Connor as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Connolly, vicar of Matamata, Mr P. Ingham officiating at the organ. After theceremony a reception was held at the "Kensington" tea rooms, where a dainty breakfast was served and the customary toasts honoured. Mr and Mrs Wright left by the midday express for Auckland, showers of confetti and good wishes accompanying them from a host of friends assembled on the platform. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue costume with hat to match. HAFCKERCS-IIEF SCARVES. WHY NOT PRINT YOUR OWN. "Coster" lies of vividly patterned silk and "Apache" scarves of crepe do chine in -all manner of arresting designs are in demand by the smart woman who. wilh Ihe approach of the warmer weather, is discarding her furs and adopting lighter neckwear. It is finite easy to make a neckscarf —a yard and a quarter of silk will produce two fair-sized '■cosier" ties. The material should be given a very neat, narrow hem. Belter still for the purpose is a square of plain coloured or while- crepe dc chine —a yard of 36in wide siik will make a lovely scarf—patterned by wax painting, commonly known ;is Batik, in colours of your own choosing. The wax painting you can do yourself. Having selected a design, you trace it faintly in pencil on the silk. which must be stretched on a frame. Batik wax (obtainable in an oulii-' which includes the necessary implements and materials) is heated in an aluminium pan and applied with a brush to those parts of the design which are to remain the original colour of the silk. A dye is prepared with special colouring medium, mixed with cold water and a little Batik acid and in this the silk is stirred with a brass rod. Then the material is huna: up until dry when ihc wax is ironed off under newspaper. The superfluous dye, must be removed from the silk by running water and*any wax, which my still remain. by petrol. The latter, of course, must not be used near a light. Thus is simple Batik dyeing done. With practice and artistic insight, more dedicate work can be produced. Intricate designs, "crackled" effects, and deiicacy in colour blending may be attempted later. For these more implements will be required. It is a wise precaution to protect the hands with rubber gloves w.'-an using the dye. ,