NAVAL WEDDING IN LONDON.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18479, 5 September 1925, Page 2

NAVAL WEDDING IN LONDON.

NEW ZEALAND'BRIDE.(raoit oirs ots cobbxspoxdext) LONDON, July 2-3. A very attractive wedding of special New Zealand interest was that between Lieutenant-Commander Vero E. Kemball, R.N., only son of Mejor-General Sir George Kemball, K.C.M.G., C.8., D.S.O. and Lady Kemball, 0.8. E., and Janet Margaret, second daughter of Major-General Sir Andrew H. Russell, K.C.8., K.C.M.G., and Lady Russell, which took place at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane street, on July 20th. There was a very large congregation in this beautiful church, which was tastefully decorated a"E the chancel approach by gigantic palms, variegated maple, and Targe flowering hydrangeas of pink and blue. The service was choral.

The ceremony was'performed by one of the curates of the parish, but the address was given by the Rev. James A. Cruickshank (cousin of the bridegroom). It is interesting to note, by the way, that Mr Cruickshank was for many years a master at Harrow, and when Sir Andrew Russell was a boy at this public school he was in Mr Cruickshank 's house. During the arrival of the guests the organist played a pleasing selection of music, concluding with the Bridal March from "Lohengrin." When the arrival of the bridal party was signalled twelve boys of the choir went to the West Door and then led the procession up the nave to the chancel steps, singing the hymn, "Love Divine." The bride came with her father and was followed by eight bridesmaids. The bride looked very attractive in her girlish sheath dress of silver tissue and silver lace. The entire upper part ot the bodice, the flounce, and the lons sleeves were of the lace. The transparent train was of ninou with a deep border of silver lace. A triple coronet of orange buds was very becomingly arranged over the voluminous foam of white tulle which composed the veil and a cluster of the same wedding flower finished one side of the dress. Silver shoes and stockings added th> final touch to complete the charming ensemble. Her only ornament was a diamond pendant. Her bouquet was of soft creamy pink roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Margot Hussell (sister), the Hon. Helen St. John, the Misses Gwen Nelson, Ilammick (2), M. and C. Williams (al4 cousins of the bride), and Miss Minii Bowen (cousin of the- bridegroom). The two tiny children came first as train-bearers. All eight wore pretty dresses of soft delphiniuni-bluc crepe georgette, with shaped flounced skirts, an echarpes of the same material falling gracefully behind from the right shoulder. Their large hats with wide drooping brims were of the palest pink tulle, banded with rose-tinted velvet and finished with a spray of sweet peas in pink and blue—-of which flowers their bouquets were made. Pink * satin shoes -and pink silk stockings were complements to the hats. To each bridesmaid the bridegroom presented an ostrich tango fan —while some were of pale pink, others were of pale blue. Lieut. T. N. Napier, E.N., was the best man, and the groomsmen Were Mr John Russell, Mr J. Nelson (respectively brother and oousin of the bride), and Plight-Lieut. Herbert B. Russell. At the conclusion of the service each paired off with one of the elder bridesmaids,' while the two small children carried the bride's train. From the . church the bridal party drove to the, Rembrandt Hotel, where Sir Andrew and Lady Russell held a very largely attended reception, and the newly-married couple were the recipients of warm congratulations. Their health' was proposed briefly and felicitously, by Mr Frank 'Walsh, a New Zealand friend who had known the bride all her life. \After the bride's health had been toasted many of the younger guests disappeared to the ballroom where dancing had been arranged. Later on the bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon, which is being spent abroad. The bride went away in a very, charming dress of cherrv coloured georgette made with a graceful transparent cape to match. Her hat was of cream lace and her sunshade corresponded with this. A great many distinguished guests attended the reception. Lady Russell wore a dress of black lace,'with a lougi coat of black marocain, and a large black picture hat of crinoline straw, trimmed with a chou of black ribbon velvet. She carried a bouquet of dark clove carnations. Many pretty light dresses were worn by the guests. , Lieutenant Kemball has for some time been stationed at Portsmouth, and as he will be there for another IS months he has -taken a house at «Alverstoke, in Hampshire. His bride is a sister of Mrs William Deans, Sandown, Canterbury. A great deal of beautiful glass also was received, donors of this including Lady Bell and Mrs Deans. CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS BALL Last evening, under the auspices of the Marist Carnival Committee, a very happy and well-attended children's fancy dress dance was held in Dixieland. The members of the committee, who are to be congratulated on the splendid organisation of the function, weTe: Mesdames C. Baker, E. Fitzgerald, J. Blackaby, J. Coffey, Brosnahan, Miss C. O'Connor, Messrs P. Ciarkson (hon. secretary), Smythe, E. T. Daly, Blazey, McQuillan, V. Smith, Coffey, Ormandy, and O'Shaughnessy. The judges were Mrs Archer, Miss Morkane and Mrs McCullough. The music was supplied by Mrs Fitzgerald and Miss Flynn. An exhibition dance (Gavotte) was given by Nola Donovan and Ralph Richards, dressed as Early Victorians, and a Tecitation by Rita Dempsey. The prizes were awarded as follows: Best- dressed girl over ten, Nellie O'Brien; best dressed boy over ten, Victor Dixon; best dressed girl under ten, Joan Ooffev; best dressed boy under ten, Noel Humphries; most original costume, DaveFowke; most humorous costume, Jim Humphries; largest family party, Sutherland and Humphries families; best poster costume, Gladys Kerr; special prize by Mayoress, Master Coffey (Marist League player); best dressed pair .(Ralph Richards and Nola Donovan). j Fruit Pies in Winter ? why wait until the summer-time for fruit pies? You can have them now. made from deli- ; cious Stella Pie Fruits. Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots. Pl ums _4