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WEDDINGS

DUNSTER—DJSIGHTON The marriage of Miss Betty Meredith Deighton, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. W. Deighton, Wroxton terrace. Fendalton, to Mr Lawrence Raymond Dunster, only son of Mrs W. A. Erasmuson, Papanui road, was celebrated yesterday afternoon at St. Barnabas' Church, Fendalton. The Rev. F. B. Redgrave performed the ceremony. The organist was Mr Claude H. Davies, and during the signing of the register, Mrs Davies sang a solo. • Begonias, golden chrysanthemums and lemon and gold shaded marigolds had been arranged with maples and palms in the church, and vases of white lilies had been placed on the altar. The bride's frock of white satin was made with a batteau neckline outlined in front with hand-made roses, a wide swathed belt denned the waist, and the long, fitting sleeves formed points over the hands. Two straight panels at the back of the skirt gradually widened into a long, oval train bordered with large satin roses. Her long veil of cut tulje fell in deep folds over the train of her frock, the section worn over the face being slightly stiffened and edged with silver thread. A halfcirclet of pearl orange blossom was arranged across the front of the head and caught at each side with tiny clusters of miniature lilies, and m her bouquet cream roses were arranged with white bouvardia. Mr Deighton escorted his daughter, who was attended by Miss Maisie Jamieson, Miss Marguerite Baxter, and Miss Ruth Deighton, the bride's sister. The bridesmaids' frocks, made alike, were of lemon organdie checked with gold and mounted on gold taffeta. The tunic bodices were finished with fluted organdie, the sleeves were long and close-fitting, and wide swathed belts at the waists matched the satin roses outlining the batteau necklines. Slight trains were formed by the skirts. The wide brims of their organdie hats were turned up smartly at the back and held with motifs of rolled satin, and in their bouquets lemon and gold begonias and gold roses were arranged. Mr F. St. G. Parsons was best man, and the groomsmen were Messrs Ross Murray and Bruce Deighton, a brother of the bride. Mr Philip Wynne-Yorke was usher.

After the ceremony, the guests were received at the Hotel Federal. Mrs Deighton was wearing a wine lace frock, the cowl folds at the neck be- ! ing finished with velvet flowers, and velvet leaves to match trimmed her wine hat of fur felt. She carried lemon roses. Mrs Erasmuson wore a black Chantilly lace frock trimmed with velvet, a short velvet cape softly draped at the front of the neckline, and a black velour hat trimmed at the back with a white winged mount. Her bouquet was composed of single and double white begonias. Mrs J. Turnbull, the bride's grandmother, wore a black marocain frock trimmed with faggotting at the neckline, a black coat to match, and a black hat finished with cire ribbon and a smart steel buckle. She carried mauve flowers. The bride travelled in a tunic frock of navy blue corded silk, the buttons on the bodice and the trimmings at the high neckline being of Marina-blue shade. A collar of blue fox fur trimmed her navy blue coat, and she wore also a wide-brimmed navy velour hat. Mr and Mrs L. R. Dunster will make their home in Church lane. MOKRIS—PRITCHETT Yesterday afternoon at St. James' Church, Lower Riccarton, the wedding was celebrated of Susie Ellen Torlesse, fourth daughter of the Rev. and Mrs P. H. Pritchett, Lower Riccarton, to William Alfred Aubrey, only son of the late Mr W. S. Morris (Dunedin), and of Mrs Morris, Auckland. The Rev. R. de Lambert, who perforated the ceremony was assisted by the bride's father, and Mrs Eric McEaof|sn played the wedding music.

A trained frock of white lace, made on close-fitting lines, was worn by the bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr D. Pritchett. A necklet of white organdie flowers with yellow centres, placed above the square neckline of the frock gave an uncommon effect to the bodice, which had long, tight sleeves. Her filmy veil of white embroidered tulle formed a long train, the head-dress being composed of orange blossom, the embroidery of the veil showing beneath in a tiny edging. Her bouquet of white flowers was relieved with touches of yellow.

The attendants were Miss Betty Pritchett (chief bridesmaid), a sister of the bride, and Miss Wylla Jones, and Miss Bonnie Pritchett, a younger sister, who acted as flower girl. Buttercup-yellow frocks of silk crinkle crepe worn by the bridesmaids had high cowl necklines in front, and were fastened with tiny buttons at the back. the long sleeves being slashed and" puffed above the elbows. Narrow belts were worn at the waists, and the skirts \yere flared from the kneeline. Their caps of gold net were banded with gold sequins and finished with three organdie flowers at the. back, and their bouquets were of flowers shading from buttercup to orange. The little flower-girl wore a long white satin frock having short puffed sleeves and a buttercup-yellow sash. The yellow flowers in her posy toned with her floral bandeau. Mr George Morris (Dunedin> was best man. and Mr Vere Smyth was groomsman. Mr and Mrs Pritchett entertained their guests at their home, where a marquee had been erected on the lawn. Mrs Pritchett's frock of black lace was relieved with a shoulder soray of red begonias, and her black hat was trimmed with white. The bridegroom's mother wore a fawn suit, and a smart black straw hat. and carried a bouquet of pink roses and maidenhair fern. When Mr and Mrs W. A. A. Morris left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a blue silk marocain frock trimmed with white, a dark grey fur coat, and a dove grey hat to match.

I l I'STON—WILSON The marriage was celebrated recently at the Knox Presbyterian Church. Cheviot, of Anna Louisa, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs F. S. Wilson. Cheviot, to Frank, eldest son 'of Mr and Mrs F. H. Upston. Spotswood, Cheviot. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. H. Carroll, and Mrs C. S. Gordon was organist. Friends of the bride had decorated the church with pink and blue flowers. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white silk crepe and lace, and her white embroidered tulle veil was held in place with a circlet of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of belladonna lilies and fern.

Miss Mary Wilson, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore a frock of floral georgette, and a pink picture hat to tone, and carried a posy of pink and 3-ellow flowers. Mr H. Wilson, brother of the bride, was best man.

At the itcepiioa. held at the public hall, Cheviot, the bride's mother received th-j quests wearing a navy frock relieved with red, and a straw hat to tone. Red flowers were arranged in her bouquet. The bridegroom's mother wore a blue frock trimmed with beige and a blue straw hat. She curried a bouquet of mauveshaded flowers. For travelling the bride wore a nigger brown coat over a brown crinkle crepe frock, and a felt hat to match. Mr and Mrs F. Upston will make their future home in Spotswood.

VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Kew City Hotef: Mr and Mrs T. B. Waters (Kjrksville, Mo., U.S.A.), Mr and Mrs C. 0. Mathews ('Auckland), Miss ; - B. F. Irwin (Matamata), Miss L". Webster (Taihape), •j nd Miss K. McKay, Mrs C. Yates, and Miss B. Yates (Dunedin). Clarendon Hotel: Mr and-Mrs C. de Pass (Tokarahi), Misses W. and J. Robinson (Hokitika), Mrs Page (Tiinaru), and- Mr and Mrs J. Page (Liake Tekapo). United Servico Hotel: Miss Holben and Mrs It. Heron (Auckland), Mr and Mrs J. Jacques, Mr and Mrs 8. Gibson, and Mr and Mrs E. Gordon Anderson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs E. W. Powling (Port Fairy, Victoria), Miss Miller (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs E. Abbey Jones and Mr E. Abbey Jones, jun. (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs John Dewhur6t (London), and Mies E. Hart (Lawrence). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs Broad (Nelson). Miss G. Ij. Jeffreys and Miss M. I. Turnbull (Dunedin), and Mrs D. W. Greig (invercargill).

Xiotel Federal: Mr and Mrs F. H. Oatridge and child. Mrs Uanimage, Mts S. McKenzie, Miss McKenzie, and Misses K. and P. N. Veitcb. (Wellington), Mrs Russell (Svdnev), and Mr and Mrs W. S. Harding (England). VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS ! Fain lew House. Hanmer springs—Mrs L Ai. Richards. Mr Dingwall, Mrs Howard Gaie (Christchurch I, Mr W. F. Doubleday Mr Alex Anderson, Mr A. R. Cairn (Christchurch), Mr E. M. Parroit, Mr and Mrs R.. Wood, Mr W. Hursthouse (Christchurch), Messrs Johns and Dixon (Christchurch), Mr Paulger (Christchurch), Mrs V. M. Hull Miss Betty Schramm (North Beach), Mr H* Whyte (Wellington),' Mr A. S. Aitcheson (■Ashburton). View Brae, Hanmer Springs—Mr and Mrs 11. Paiiiton, Miss N. Painton, Mrs C. Riordan (Christchurch). Mrs C. Heughson. Miss G Roberts, Miss M. Heron (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs L. Shearman, Mr and Mrs F. Haworth (Christchurch), Mr K Ha worth. Miss Freda Williams, Mrs W. Bill lens (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. Sinelair (Christchurch), Mrs White. Miss Dolly White (New Brighton V; Mr and Mrs A Hislop (Benhar, Otago). Hunmer House, Hanmer Springs—Mrs O. J. lo Cren (Timaru). Miss Bettv ] ( > Uren (Timaru), Mr F. J. Kerr (Timaru), Mr W Duffey (Timaru), Mrs Brown (London). Mr Amos N. Glass (Oamaru), Mr John Glass (Oamaru), Mr T. Hampson (Waikari) Miss M. Wallace (Wellington). Miss E. Nevison (Blenheim). Mr and Mrs C. A. Xicoll (Blenheim), Mr H Melville (St. James), Mr R I SJoKay (St. James). Mrs E. E. Adams j (Christchurch), Miss Ruth Adams (ChristI ohureh), Mi- and Mrs F. C. Penfold (ChristI'lhuvch), Mr Bruce Penfold (Christchurch), Mrs R. Kir.gsford (Christchurch), Mrs C! Branthwuite (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs 11". Branthwaire (Christchurch). Mr A. Ni-htin-gnle (Christchurch), Mr W. E. Carlisle 'Christchurch). Mr Jas. Jackson (Christ-' church). The Lodge, Hanmer Springs—Dr and Mrs J. W. Helmoro (Christchurch), Mr W Hart (Auckland), Mr R. Rankin (Christchurch) Miss D. Short (Invercargill), Mr G. M. Munday (Christefturch), Mr W. H. Luxton (Christchurch). Miss Rae Luxton (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs 0. B. Murdoch (Mavfield). Mr Barron (Hastings). Mr and Mrs Norman Baker (Sydney), Miss 1. W. Oldbury (Christchurch), Father T. F. Connollv (Wellington). Father B. Kaveuey (Carterton), Air J. V. Quinn (Christchurch), Mr 0 II Burns (Christcliurch), Mr G. R. Stevenson (Christchurch), Miss M. Morton (Christchurch) Miss E. Johnson (Christchurch), Miss IT. F. Gibson I Christchurch). Miss Mackeig (Christ, church. Mr and Mrs J. K. Sira-!-.» ii{»"" ; i w a n Geri,;d (Knngioni)", Miss AT, B. Moore (Christchurch). Mrs Hargreavc-; (Ue.raldiiie). Miss J. Hargreaves (Geraldine) Mrs Arthur Nicholls (Maheno). Mrs J A.' Go\v '.Auckland), Mrs C. Pannell (Ureen-' park). Mr N H. Matthews (Stratford). Mr .1. Maepherson (Stratford), Mrs J. D Parker Winchester), Mr and Mrs Gordon Anderson (Wellington), Mr W. M. Anderson (Christchurch) Miss M. J. Mulligan (Christchurch). r "- , Morrow (Mayfield). Mr and Mrs 1. W. Gresham (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs r Somerville (Dunedin), Miss Begg (Dune<hn). Miss Sides (Timaru), Mrs Su-eetland Christchurch), Miss M. Y. Sweetland (Christchurch)., Mjss Farra (Christchurch), Miss M. L. McCubbin (Queeustown), Miss Sharp* (Waikari). Mr W. O. Morrison (Christchurch).

! PROGRESS OF "COPPER ■ TRAIL RACE" » The Christchurch Free Kindergarten is leading in the "copper trail race" with the Wellington Association Christchurch has collected £177 3? 7d and Wellington £125 14s 2d. Every penny collected in this race represents two yards and as the coprse is to the half-way mark between the two centres, a distance of 87 miles; the winner will be the first of the centres to collect £319. >

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Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21415, 6 March 1935, Page 2

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WEDDINGS Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21415, 6 March 1935, Page 2

WEDDINGS Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21415, 6 March 1935, Page 2

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