Marriages

Kai Tiaki : the journal of the nurses of New Zealand, Volume XII, Issue 4, 1 October 1919, Page 193

Marriages

On September 22nd, Sister Susan Nicholson was married to Mr. R. S. R. Barrow, of Cheltenham, Feilding. Mrs. Barrow's home will be at Kaiteratahi, Gisborne.

A very pretty wedding took place at the Unitarian Church, Ponsonby, on September 25th, Rev. W. E. Williams, 8.A., officiating. Miss Dorothy Macky. youngest daughter of the late Mr. and 'Mrs. J. C. Macky, was married to Dr. Geoffrey S. J. Fisher, both lately of the Auckland Hospital staff. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. T. H. Macky, woie a lovely gown of white georgette embroidered m cream silk. The train was of pink crepe-de-chine, veiled with white georgette, and caught up with pink roses. Orange blossoms and veil were also worn. The bridesmaids were Miss M. Grim wade and two little nieces of the bride, Ruth and Mary Macky. The service was fully choral and the church was charmingly decorated, an archway of ly copodiu m an d lilies , with a huge bell over the bridal couple, and profuse decorations of spring flowers throughout the church. Dr. and Mrs. Fisher intend leaving soon for England.

A quiet wedding took place at Chalmer's Church, Timaru, on September 23rd, when Miss Ellen Hamilton, late matron of Waimate Hospital, was married to Mr. C. J. Anderson, of Ohura. The bride who was given away by Mr. Malcolmson, was becomingly attired m whitie crepe-de-chine with crystal trimmings — her court train lined with palest pink ninon, being embroidered with the same design. She wore the orthodox veil and blossom and carried a shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Sister Finch, who wore a cream lace frock with overdress of ninon, and black ha f , and Miss Anderson, M.A., sisier of the bridegroom, who wore a cream lustre costume and black hat. Both carried bouquets of white with heliotrope primulas, Mcd with ribbons of pale shades.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr. C. B. Anderson and Mi. C. W. Smith, all of whom have recently returned from active service. The guests were received at the Tyrol Tearooms, by Mrs. D. Watson, and late.* on the bride and bridegroom left for the north. The bride's travelling costume was of gabardine, iose-pink hat. and black fox fuTs. Mrs. Anderson's future home is to be at Ohura.

A wedding took place on Wednesday morning, at Trinity Congregational Church, Worcester Street, the contracting parties being William G. Wilson, son of Mr. E. J. Wilson. St. Albans, to Amelia J. Franklin (Nurse), second daughter of Mr. G. E. Franklin, also of St. Albans. The Rev. G. rE. Moore, M.A., officiated. The church was prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked beautiful m a chaiming gown of wh te crepe-de-chine over pale silk daintily trimmed with pearls and lace. Her veil, which was exquisitely embroidered, was made m mop-cap style, with a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of choice white flowers. The bridesmaid, Kathleen M. Franklin, sister of the bride, was very winsome m a fiock of white georgette over pink satin, embroidered m heliotrope and mauve. Her hat was of cream si raw lined with pink crepe-de-chine ornamented with pink mauve and heliotrope flowers, and she carried a bouquet to match. Mr. F. A. Wilson accompanied the bridegroom as best-man. Mr. Arthur Lilly, A.R.C.0., presided at the organ. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to the pretty residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. F. W. Kirk, Carlton Street, wheie the wedding breakfast was served m honour of the event. Later the bride . and bridegroom left by motor for the South, the bxide wearing a fawn costume and winecoloured velour hat, also a handsome set of black fox furs, the gift of the bridegroom.

The following wedding was solemnized at St. David's Presbyterian Church, Khyber Pass Road. Auckland, on 24th September, at 2.30 p.m. The bridegroom was Hamilton Walter Black (late N.Z.F.A.) youngest son of the late Walter and Emma Black, of Gisborne. The bride, Annette Julia Delugar, eldest daughter of John and Eleanor Delugar, of New North Road, Mount Albert, Auckland. ■ The marriage took place of Sister Nielsenn Jensen and Mr. William Chappell on Nov. 4th at the Kent Terrace Presbyteiian Church. A reception was afterwards held at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. McKenzie, at Lyall Bay.

The marriage of Sister Kittlety, laiely returned from active service, to Mr. P. J. North, also a returned soldier (an officer of the Mounted Contingent m Egypt) took place m the Methodist Church, Pitt Street, Auckland, on October 18th.

Sister Jean Cormack, who, after returning from active service, resumed her Native Health work for a few months, is now married to Mr. Willis, a returned soldier, and is settled at Norsewood, Hawke's Bay, her husband having taken up farming m that district.

Sister Jennie Sinclair, who was a survivor of the " Marquette " disaster, was married m Christchurch to Mr. Teebre, a returned soldier, on October 6th.

Sister Elsye Curtis, 22/229, who until recently was attached to the staff of the Featherston Military Hospital, was married m July at Colyton, Feilding, to Mr. P. F. Brooks, of Ohingaite. The bride, who was given away by her brother just recently returned from the front, wore a frock of white voile, the bodice trimmed with filet lace, and had a deep lace skirt with a soft white satin belt, and veil and orange blossoms. She was attended by her sister, who wore white voile and a saxe-blue hat. The honeymoon was spent m Wanganui.

At 2.30 p.m., October Ist, Cora B. Anderson, R.R.C., third daughter of Lhe late Mr. Wm. Anderson and Mrs. Anderson, of Remuera, was married to Mr. Eric B. Roberton, youngest son of the late Mr. John Roberton and Mrs. Roberton, of Remuera. The f bride was m % travelling costume of Irish tweed and dainty silk ha*., she carried^a^posyjfofjprimrosesjand was attended by her sister, Miss Nan Anderson, who was dressed m pink voile with blue stitching, and who carried a bunch of pink and mauve sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. George Chamberlain. The marriage took place m the house under a wedding-bell of flowers. The bride received many and very beautiful presents. Their home is to be m Stratford, Taranaki. They had a very fine day, and everything went off well. The guests were all relatives except two.