WEDDINGS

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16770, 10 April 1926, Page 15 (Supplement)

WEDDINGS

TOMPKINS—BANNING. A wedding of great local interest took place in St. Peter's on Wednesday afternoon. The young couple were well known and the church was filled Willi their many friends. The Yen. Archdeacon Cowic performed the ceremony and 1 lie contracting parties were Miss Marjoric Rees Manning, eldest, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Manning, of River Road, and Mr Lnnce Tompkins, older son of Mr and Mrs A. 11. Tompkins, of Tuhikaramea. The bride entered llie church on her father's arm. and wore a lovely petalled frock of cloth of silver and shell pink georgette. A long tulle veil of blush pink, embroidered in silver, fell wilh a most, graceful effect from a coronet of pink orange blossoms and silver roses, and she, carried an cxi ifi'isilo bouquet. A matron of honour, Mrs Chip Slradman. wearing a lovely dress of palest, pink georgelte. embroidered in silver, and swathed turban of silver 1 issue and pink georgette, attended the bride. Two maids of honour. Misses Betty Manning and Koa Tompkins, in dainty frocks of pale pink georgette and wreaths of silver, were also of the bridal party. All carried lovely bouquets. The matron of honour wore a pearl ring, and the maids an initial wristlet and a string of pearls, gifts of the bridegroom. The

bride received a lovely musquash fur coat from the bridegroom, while the bride's gift to the bridegroom was a set of monogramed links. Mr Eric Glayton-Greene acted as best man. An avalanche of confetti and flowers met the newly-wedded pair as they left the church, and while the organ, under the skilful touch of Mr S. B. Sims, pealed out the Wedding March, they ran the gauntlet to their waiting car.

The guests assembled later at the residence of. Mr and Mrs Manning, where the reception was held.and the toasts usual to such occasions were heartily honoured. The repast was laid in a large marquee, the tables being beautifully decorated with pink and white flowers, while they gleamed with crystal and silver. Mr and Mrs Lance Tompkins left by motor later in the day, on their wedding trip. The bride wore a frock of bois du rose crepe dc chine and small cloche hat of fawn, and a fur coat. The presents presented a goodly sight, completely filling the room allotted to them, and included several handsome cheques. Mrs Manning received her guests in a handsome ensemble costume of black silk repp and garnet georgette, appiiqucd with black and gold, and a black satin hat with osprey. Miss Nan Manning wore a pretty frock of brown georgette embroidered with chenille, and coat of brown cloth and hat to match. Miss Wynn Manning had on a frock of floral georgette over cyclamen satin and black satin coat, bordered wilti white Coney scat, and black hat with touches of cyclamen Miss Joyce Manning wore a pretty frook of blue velvet and white fur, and white felt hat.

Other guests were Mrs A. H. Tompkins (mother of the bridegroom), in rosewood georgette, with blue and rosewood lace overdress and hat lo match; Mrs N. Thomas (sister of Ihc bridegroom), biscuit crepe dc chine, Willi floral drapings, and small biscuit lial; Mrs W. Gifford. brown taffeta and small hat; Miss Gladys Tompkins, cornflower costume, bordered with grey fox fur, and blue bat; Miss Mana Tompkins, brown cloth costume and hat to match; Mrs J. R. Self (Auckland), champagne .silk marocain, with panels of lace, and brown floral hat; Miss Self, cinnamon crepe dc» chine, with guipure trimmings, and smart little hat; Mrs W. Manning (Auckland), ensemble costume of henna trimmed with fur, and small black and gold hat; Miss Manning (Auckland), navy coal frock, with touches of grey, and small navy hat: Miss I. Manning (Auckland), smart costume of black and red, with hat to match; Mrs 0. R. Self, pretty green dress and oyslor shaded hat: Mcsdames B. Wake, S. Browis, J. Bollard, E. Ravvson, Millikon (Morrinsville), Leo Swales, A. R. Brown, Robertson (Auckland), Cowie, 11. Douglas, A. English, A. J. Bond, M. Johnson, J. A. D. Ritchie, Crimp, and Misses T. Ring, F. Jolly, R. Brewis and A. Moncklon.

GILLARD —RY3URN, A pretty wedding was solemnised at "Pino Grove." Ngahinepouri, on Wednesday, March _'i, the contracting parlies being- Miss .Myrtle Ryburn. second (.laughter of Mr and Mi's K. S. Ryburn, "Pine firoves," Ngahinepouri, and Air Roderick ('.. Gillard, second boa ox -Mr and Mrs Charles Gillard,

Papatoctoc. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Hardie. her fattier, looked very sweet in a gown of brochc silk trimmed with lace, georgette and orange blossoin.: The mob cap of her embroidered veil was held in place by a coronet, of orange blossom. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet. She was attended by her sisters (Miss Hazel Ryb'urn. in a dainty frock of pale pink georgette trimmed with fur and pink rosebuds, and a, pretty black hat, and Miss Ethel Ryburn, wearing a pretty lavender crepe dc chine, with hat to match). The. duties of best man and groomsman were performed by Mr .lames Gillard (brother of the bridegroom) and Mr Fred Wililams respectively. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a string of pearls, and to (lie, bridesmaids a silver-mounted manicure set and a gold armlet. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a wedding breakfast, where the usual toasts were honoured. Mr and Mrs Gillard left by car on the first stage of their honeymoon amid showers of confetti and good wishes. The bride travelled in a smart fawn ensemble suit trimmed wilh fur, and a winsome hat. The young couple were the recipients of many costly and beautiful presents, including cheques, testifying to the esteem in which they are held. In the evening Mr and Mrs K. S. Ryburn entertained the residents of the district at a dance in the hall, Ihe music being supplied by Dalton's orchestra. TARR—CUNNINGHAM. A wedding of considerable local interest took place at the Kaipakl Church on Wednesday, March 31, when Miss Constance Irene Cunningham, second daughter of Mr and Mrs

Fulton Cunningham, of "Helcnslee," Kaipaki, was married lo Mr J. A. Tarr, fourth son of Mr and Mrs William Tarr, of "Taradale," Kaipaki. The church which had been prettily decorated by friends of the bride, was filled to overflowing. The ceremony, performed by Rev. J. Hay, of Cainbridge, was fully, choral, Miss Edna ' Williamson presiding at the orgftn.. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dainty frock of ivory georgette over satin, made with godels of radium lace and embroidered .with pearls and brilliants, The veil, which also formed the train, was held in place by a coronet of pearls and orange blossom; Her bouquet was of cream roses, chrysanthemums and asparagus fern. The bridesmaids, Misses Iris and Doris Cunningham (sisters of the bride), wore pale pink crepe de chine, worked with pearls and floral embroidery, and black satin picture iials trimmed with pink flowers, and carried bouquets of pink lilies, chrysanthemums and asparagus fern (made by Mrs ROusc). Mr Norman McKinnon, of Putaruru, was best man, and Mr Lawrence Cunningham (brother of the bride) was groomsman. The reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, when some 80 guests sat down to a • sumptuous breakfast, the usual toasts being honoured. Later Mr and Mrs Tarr left by motor for the south, the bride's travelling dress being a smart navy blue repp coat frock, trimmed with henna marocain, with henna hat, and sago green valour travelling coat trimmed with fur. Among Ihc guests was Mr Mpycnbcrg, the aged grandfather of the bride, who in spite of his S 7 years took a keen delight in the proceedings. The bride's mother received her guests in a black satin dress, with black crinoline hat Irimincd with csprcys and roses, and carried a posy of autumn flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore a smart, navy serge coat frock, heavily braided, black and while satin hat with pearl and silver ornament. The presents were numerous and handsome. The bridegroom's present to his bride was a wolf fur, and to the bridesmaids pearl necklets. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a set of military brushes.

MACKY—SMITH. A wedding of much local interest was solemnised at the Paterangi Presbyterian Church last Tuesday, (lie contracting parties being Miss Nellie Smith, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr James Smith, of Paterangi (formerly of Aberdeen, Scotland), and Mr Scott, Macky, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. G. Macky, who have been esteemed residents for over 50 years in the district. The service, which was choral, was performed by Rev. A: Bardic. Mrs W. Germann presided at the organ. The church was prettily decorated by friends of the bride, a huge wedding-bell being suspended over the bride and bridegroom. The bride, who entered (he church on the arm of her mother, was gowned in a pretty frock of pale bronze crepe de chine, black hat, and carried a bouquet of roses, gladioli and maidenhair fern. Miss I-Jva Smith who all ended her sisler, wore a charming frock of powder blue silk georgette, with hand-painted trimmings, and black hat. Her bouquet

was composed of mauve asters and pink carnations. The bride's mother wore a dress of black silk and black hat, and carried a bouquet of bronze gallardias. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr Keith Maclcy, ns host man. A reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, the guests for the most part being relatives of the contracting parties. After the usual toasts were honoured the happy couple left by car, amid showers of confetti, and good wishes, by the daylight limited, en route for Duncdin, the bride travelling in in a smart grey costume and fawn hat. The wedding presents were numerous, useful and costly. The bridegroom's gift to the bridesmaid was a beautiful handbag. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs W. G. Macky and family, Mr and Mrs S. C. Macky and family, Mrs Baird (Auckland), great-aunt of the bridegroom; Mr, Mrs, and Miss Germann; Mr and Mrs Symes, Te Kawa; Miss R. Macky, Auckland; Miss'Scott, Auckland; Mr h. Macky, Miss Alice Smith, Messrs R. and S.'Smith; Rev. and Mrs Ilardie. CATLEY—-BATES. A quiet wedding was celebrated at All Saint's Church, Matamata, on Wednesday, when Miss Margaret Bates, eldest daughter of Mrs A. Bates, Pcria Road. Matamata, was married to Mr Francis Galley, of Taupiri. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Maurice Bales, wore.a frock of mauve crepe de chine, with pretty hat to match. She carried a bouquet of mauve coloured asters, with asparagus and maiden- I hair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss D. | Bales, was attired in a dainty frock of

two shades of pelnuia georgette, with smart hat. The bridegroom was attended by Mr F. Bentley, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. A. C. Turner. On returning from their honeymoon Mr and Mrs Galley will reside at Taupiri.