WEDDINGS.

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 18024, 20 May 1930, Page 5

WEDDINGS.

ROTHWELL—VOWLESS. The marriage was celebrated at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Hamilton, recently, between Lucetta Teresa, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Vowless, of Ngahinapouri, and Francis John Rothwell, eldest son of Mr. F.„J. and the late Mrs Rothwell,, of Whatawhata. Dean G. R. Barnett performed the ceremony and Mr. S. Sims played the wedding music. The church was beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride and above the bridal couple hung a large bell of white roses. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a gowm of ivory charmontesatin, the bodice of which was closefitting and embroidered with silver lace and pearls. The long tightfitting sleeves were knife-pleated round the wrist to the elbow, and the ankle-length skirt falling in four points was 'heavily embroidered with seed-pearls. A court-train, held in place with sprays of orange blossom, was lined with silver-lame and ruchings of georgette. With this was worn a beautiful silver embroidered tulle veil with a coronet of orange blossom buds. She carried a shower bouquet of whte roses and maidenhair fern. Mrs. T. Grinter, of Auckland, was matron of honour, and wore lettuce-green georgette with primrose and diamante trimmings. Her picture hat was trimmed with the same toning and she carried a shower bouquet of primrose-coloured chrysanthemums. In attendance as bridesmaids were Miss Neta Grinter (of Auckland), cousin of the bride, and Miss Eileen Rothwell (of Hamilton), sister of the bridegroom. They wore pale pink georgette, fashioned with tight bodices, while the circular skirts scalloped at hem-line, were composed of tiny silk net frills. They wore pale pink crinoline hats turned off the face and pleated at the back, and they carried shower bouquets of pink roses and carnations. Miss Gwen Roper and Miss Madge Rothwell were flower girls and wore frocks of pale blue crepe de chine trimmed wit'll georgette frills and deep knife-pleated capes. Pale blue Dutch caps were worn and they carried silver baskets of flowers tied with blue tulle bows. Little Gwen Rothwell and Elaine Gillard acted as train-bearers and were dressed alike in primrose georgette. They wmre silver lace and primrose Dutch caps and carried posies to tone. Master Norman Coop was page-boy, dressed in white satin, with black velvet cape and bat trimmed with a large white' ostrich feather. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. H. S. Roper (of Aucklamd), as best man; Mr. W. Rothwell (of Whata-w-hata) and Mr. T. E. Grinter (of Auckland) as groomsmen. Following the ceremony a largely-attended reception was held. Mrs. Vowless received her guests wearing a navy lace ensemble and navy hat with Oriental trimmings. She carried a bouquet of autumn tints. Mr. and Mrs. Rothwell left by car for their 'honeymoon, the bride travelling in a suit of cornflower blue and dove-grey, with fox fur.

chilcott—McKenzie. The wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Waitara, on Easter Monday, of Mona, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. McKenzie, Turangi Road, Motonui, and Norman Hamilton, second son of Mr. Chilcott and the late Mrs. Chilcott, Hamilton. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was attired in a frock of ivory radium lace over rich crepe de chine. She wore an embroidered tulle veil caught at each side of the head in a cluster of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid, Miss Winnie McKenzie, the bride’s sister, wore -a frock of pow'der blue georgette and hat to match. The little flower girls, Beryl Pearce and Eris Webster, both wore rose pink georgette, with head-dress to tone. Mr. D. McKenzie, the bride’s brother, was best man. After the ceremony about 60 guests attended at the ‘Belle Vue,’ where the w-edding breakfast was held. The bride’s mother to receive the guests w-as wearing a frock oi/reversible brown satin marocain. Mrs. Hogg, aunt of the bride, wore a frock of rich grey marocain. Among those present w'ere Mesdames Marquand, Vernal and Mr. Chilcott, all of Hamilton. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a fox fur, to the bridesmaid a string of pearls, and to the flow r er girls each a gold necklet with pink pearl pendant. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a travelling rug. The bride was also the recipient of many gifts from her friends.

The couple left by car for Wellington and oilier districts on their honeymoon. The bride’s travelling dress was a frock of delphinium blue crepe de chine with dove-grey coat and fur, and hat to matchs