WEDDINGS.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 18004, 26 April 1930, Page 15 (Supplement)

WEDDINGS.

SOWERBY—SCOTNEY. The marriage was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Claudelands, on the afternoon of April 16, between Clarice, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Scotney, of Claudelands, and Belmont Sowerby, of Hamilton. The church had been prettily decorated by the friends of the bride, and during the ceremony the bridal party stood under a floral arch, from which was suspended a wedding belh-Mr E. H. Apthorpe presided at the organ, and Rev. H. G. Gilbert performed the ceremony. The bride, who .entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a graceful gown of ivory satin, the sleeves and bodice cut on long, tightfltting lines, and the skirt finished ■with a flared flounce, dipping to the ! ankles at the back. An exquisite hand-embroidered veil was simply arranged with a cluster of orange blossoms at each side, and she carried a sheaf bouquet of white chrysanthemums and asparagus fern. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Thelma Scotney (sister of the bride) and Miss Moya Hawflrins, of Auckland (cousin of the bride), who were dressed alike in frocks of green satin and tulle, the bodices being of satin,

sleeveless, and cut on long, tightfitting lines, and the skirts of flounces of tulle, dipping at both sides to the ankles. They wore hats of tulle, and carried shower bouquets in autumn tints. The bridegroom was attended by Mr C. Hawkins, of Auckland (cousin of the bride), as best man, and Mr L. Partington, of Hamilton, as groomsman. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the “Haeremai," where the reception was held, the bride’s mother receiving in a handsome gown of black relieved with touches of green, and a small black hat of felt and panne velvet. She carried a .bouquet of autumn tinted flowers. During the reception the usual toasts were honoured, and good wishes expressed for the future happiness of the young couple. Later in the evening Mr and Mrs Sowerby left by the limited express on a tour of the Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, and Taranaki districts, the bride travelling in a three-piece ensemble of tweed and stockinette, with small felt hat to tone. RANSFIELD O’BRIEN. A very pretty Maori wedding was solemnised at Okoroire, when Miss Louie O’Brien, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs John Campbell, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Poutama Ransfleld, of Levin. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Karera, of Hamilton. The bride was attended by Misses Sally and Belia Campbell (sisters of the bride), Raukena Campbell and Rewa Lunfear, and Miri Renetito and Lily O’Brien as flower girls. Mr Ben Bill, ol' Levin, was best man, and Mr George’Lansfear of Paeroa was groomsman. A large marquee was erected and after the wedding ceremony about 120 guests, including many Pakeha friends, sat down to breakfast, and Hie usual toasts were honoured. In the evening a very pleasant dance was held in the Okoroire Hall, when all thoroughly enjoyed themselves, dancing to the excellent music supplied by the Arapuni orchestra.