WEDDINGS.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20207, 29 May 1937, Page 16 (Supplement)

WEDDINGS.

LIDDY—CROMPTON. The marriage was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Claudelands, on May 1, between Dudley Vernon, second son of Mrs E. Llddy, of Claudelands, and Hilda Alison, younger daughter of Mrs A. L. Crompton of Frankton. The Rev. H. G. Gilbert officiated. The bride, who entered tihe church with her brother, Mr Sydney Crompton, looked charming in a beautiful trained gown of ivory embossed Facconne Pon, fashioned with cowl neck and sleeves and high pointed waistline. A spray of orange blossom was worn across the neckline, and she wore an embroidered tulle veil falling from a halo of orange blossom. She oarried a sheaf of rosebuds, nasturtiums, chrysanthemums, and maidenhair fern.

she was attended -by her sister Mrs Aoland Vernall, as Matron of Honour. She wore a frock of Salmon pink ring velvet, cut on Victorian lines, and pink felt hat finished with tiny velvet flowers, and carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds, chrysanthemums and maid-en-hair fern.

Mr Haydn Liddy attended his brother, as best man.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at Robertson’s Tea Rooms were the guests were received toy Mrs Crompton wearing a jblack tailored costume, relieved with peach tonings, black hat and stole. Her posy was of peach shaded rosebuds and chrysanthemums. She was assisted by Mr* Liddy who wore a navy tailored costume relieved with pink tonings and navy hat and stole. Her posy was of pink chrysanthemums and rosebuds. Mrs W. R. Vernall, (grandmother of the bridegroom) wore a smart wine suit and carried a posy of autumn blooms. When Mr and Mrs D. V.vLiddy left by car for the honeymoon," the bride travelled wearing a bottle -green woollen suit and hat, fur coat and skin accessories. They will make their home in Hamilton. POWELL—BOWLER. The marriage was solemnised on the morning of May 8, at St. George’s Church, Frankton, between Eva Myrtle, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Bowler, of Peacocke Road, Hamilton, and David Baden, second son of the late Mr and Mrs C. Powell. The Rev. R. J. Boyt officiated and Mr K. Alp presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a slim-fitting frock of slipper satin. The bodice was fashioned with a yoke of Valenciennes lace, finished with a spray of orange blossoms and full bishop sleeves. The back of the bodice wfts finished with tiny satin buttons. The tight-fitting skirt, finished with a ruched panel in front, fell to a graceful train which was practically duplicated by a beautifully embroidered veil held in place by a halo of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of cactus dahlias, white roses and maidenhair fern.

The bridesmaid was Miss Jean Williams, who wore a close-fitting frock of Buckingham lilac satin with a high neck line, finished with a violet gardenia, and leg-o’-mutton sleeves. A belt of parma violet encircled the waistline and the tight skirt fell fully from the knees. She wore a violet and silver halo and carried a bouquet of gladioli and dahlias to tone.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr D. Crabb as best man.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Centreway Rooms, Hamilton, which were attractively decorated with lavender and autumntoned chrysanthemums and a large satin wedding-bell suspended over the bridal couple. The guests were received by the bride’s mother, who was wearing a smart navy tailored costume and navy plush felt hat, and carried a bouquet of autumn flowers. She was assisted by the bridegroom’s sister, Mrs A. E. Manning, of Auckland, who wore a grey tailored costume and navy velour hat with bouquet to tone.

The ushers were Messrs P. Ransom and F. Bowler. Vocal and instrumental numbers were given by Mr Whitehead.

When Mr and Mrs D. B. Powell left for a motor tour of the North Island the bride travelled wearing a nigger brown jumper suit brown hat and brown accessories.

The guests were.—Hamilton: Mr and Mrs A. Crabb, Mr and Mrs H. Steffert, Mr and Mrs B. Bowler, Mr and Mrs Snowden, Mesdames F. Williams, D. Crabb, Hazelhurst, Misses I. Bowler, S. Devitt, C. Dunford, J. and H. Crabb, Messrs R., J. and F. Bowler, D. McAuley, J. B. Emmett, D. Delaney. Rukuhia: Mr and Mrs L. Laurenson, Mr and Mrs E. R. Matuschka, Mr and Mrs P. M. Grey, Mr and Mrs M. Newell, Mr and Mrs V. Webber, Mr and Mrs F. E. Matuschka, Mr and Mrs W. Moss, Mrs McAuliffe, Misses L. and M. Matuschka; Mr T. Healy. Walton: Mr and Mrs Kerrisk, Mr and Mrs H. Smith. Turanga-moana: Mr and Mrs J. Chandler. Paterangi: Mr and Mrs A. Bowler. Ohaupo: Mrs C. Bowler. Dargaville: Miss A. Topia. Auckland: Misses J. Powell, D. and J. Dorn, Mr and Mrs P. Dorn, Mr and Mrs G. Chandler, Mr and Mrs W.

Marchant, Mr and Mrs P. Ransom, Mr and Mrs W. Chandler, Miss L. Ransom, Miss L. McConnell, Mr T. Marchant. HEARN—SPICE. The marriage was solemnised at St. Matthew’s Church, Morrinsville, recently, between Lucy Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Spice, of Te Puninga, Morrinsville and formerly of Waitoa, and South Taranaki, and John George, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Hearn, of Waihi. The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon Gillespie, and the organist was Mr S. Schofield, of Te Puninga.

The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of white herringbone cloche, trimmed with corded silver lame. She wore a veil of embroidered silk tulle and halo head-dress of orange blossom and carried a bouquet of white narcissus, chrysanthemums, and maidenhair fern.

Miss D. Spice attended her sister' as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of shell-pink herringbone cloche trimmed with silver lame. She carried a bouquet of pink gerberas, chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Mr A. Jiearn, of Waihi, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Centreway Rooms where Mrs J. Spice received the guests wearing a frock of navy crepe de chine trimmed with floral georgette with hat to tbne. Her bouquet was of autumntinted chrysanthemums. Mrs Hearn, senior, wore a frock of navy georgette, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums in autumn shades. When Mr and Mrs J. G. Hearn left for the honeymoon, the bride was wearing a frock of royal blue afghalaine, with brown hat and coat to tone. They will make their home in Waihi. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs J. Spice, Mr and Mrs J. Hearn, Mr and Mrs A. Spice, Mr and Mrs G. O’Brien (Waitoa), Mr and Mrs J. Hooper (Orini) Mr and Mrs Zimmerman (Wanganui), Mr and Mrs P. Biggs, Mr and Mrs Allen and Miss Allen (Hawera), Mr’and Mrs S. Schofield, Mr and Mrs O’Shea (Waihi), Mrs H. Harris (Brisbane), and Miss J. Harris, Mr and Mrs F. Finn (Morrinsville), Mr and Mrs A. Richards (Morrinsville), Mr and Mrs H. Kerr and Mr W. Bruce (Waitoa), Mrs J. Ross and Miss I. Ross (Waitoa), Mr and Mrs W. Adams and Miss N. Adams (Hawera), Mrs B. Moody senr., and Mr and Mrs B. Moody (Hawera), Mr and Mrs H. Giddy and Miss H. Giddy, Mr and Mrs J. E. Hillary (Tatuanui), Mr and Mrs D. Donald and Miss R. Donald, Mr and Mrs C. 11. Groube (Auckland), Miss J. Bushell (Hamilton). Messrs W. Moody (Hamilton), M. Clements (Waitoa), F. Lambie, J. Spice, 13. Spice, George Spice, W. Spice, R. Spice, R. Spice, S. Newman (Waihi). In the evening Mr and Mrs J. Spice entertained friends in the Te Puninga Hall, which was filled to capacity and friends in the district and from Waitoa, Morrinsville, Waihi and Taranaki were present. Music was played by Mr S. Schofield and extras by Messrs W. Conning and W. Adams. Mr J. Spice junr., was M.C. A novelty dance was won by Mr G. Bstrsdale and Miss M. Barke; a confetti dance by Mr G. O’Brien and Miss Allen (Hawera), and a spot waltz by Mr Stephens and Miss R. Wright. Elocutionary items were given by Miss P. Luxton, monologues by Miss M. Luxton, songs by Mr A. Spice, and recitations by little Gerard SUiffington ami Pawn Allismi.