WEDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 93, 14 January 1935, Page 5

WEDDINGS

Cathcart—Short At St. John's Church, Johnsonville, recently, the wedding took place of Gwendoline Greta, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Short, and Alwyn Stanley, only gpn of Mr. and MrsJames Cathcart, both of Johnsonville. The Rev. A. 11. Waike officiated, and Mr. C. Pritchard presided at the organ. During the ceremony the hymn “Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost,” was sung. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a charming gown of white needlerun lace cut on closely fitting lines and flaring from the knees. Iler long tulle veil was caught to the head with a coronet edged with pearls, and finished at the sides with sprays of orange-blossom. Her sheaf bouquet was of regale lilies and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids. Miss Vedris Cathcart, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss June Hamilton-Moore, of Levin, wore frocks of gipsy gold georgette over daffodil silk with frilled godets from the knees and frilled capes, large Leghorn hats, and bouquets, mittens and shoes to match. Little June Manning, the bride's niece, was flower girl. Her froc'Jc was of the same gipsy gold as those of the bridesiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiniiimitin

Illllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllll maids, and was made long with frills at the neck and hips. Her headband was of georgette flowers and her posy matched her frock. ■ Mr, Seton Nossitter was best man and Mr. Lauri'e Short, brother of the bride, was groomsman. Messrs. N. Ellis and A. Kenny were ushers. During the signing of the register, Mr, James Cathcart sang “God That Madest Earth and Heaven” (Sanderson). After the ceremony a reception was held at the Parish Hall, where the guests were received by Mrs. Charles Short, who wore a dress of navy figured marocain with a navy hat. Mrs. James Cathcart wore an emsemble of blue. Both carried posies of pasteltinted flowers. The bride travelled in a blue floral frock and swagger coat, with white hat. shoes and gloves. Mr. aud Mrs. A. Cathcart arc now living at Titahi Bay. * * » Treader—Melton At Cambridge Street Methodist Church, Wanganui, the wedding took place on Saturday, January 5, of Kathleen Mary, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Melton, Gonvllle, to Douglas Joseph, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Treader, Wanganui East. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Ashworth, and Miss Merle Spurdie played the wedding music. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of white silk chenille, and' angel-skin lace, with long embroidered veil, held in place with a circle of orange blossom, long white silk and net gloves, and white satin shoes. A sheaf of white and pink rosebuds, lilies and maidenhair fern was carried. Miss Vai. Melton, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore an anklelength gown of jade green marocain with large epaulette sleeves of organdie, and an apricot velvet sash finished with a diamante buckle. A green organdie sailor hat was worn well over the left side. Green lace ni'Ltens and shoes were also worn, and she carried a sheaf of apricot gladiolis aud fern. Two little girls, Marion Rippin, Levin, cousin of the bride, and Betty Sheuton, wore dainty frocks of apricot crepe de chine, ; with green velvet ribbon falling from the left shoulder. Their beadbands were of green and apricot flowers, and they carried posies of rosebuds. Mr. J. Doyle was best man. A reception-was held in Dustin’s rooms, where Mr. and Mrs. Melton received their guests, the latter wearing a brown floral marocain frock, brown swagger coat, and chic straw hat. Her posy was of apricot flowers. The bride travelled in a blue ensemble, white hat aud shoes, and carried a white purse aud gloves.

♦ * * Buehler—Stringer A wedding of interest to Dm.edin, especially in University circles, took place at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, on December 29, when Marie Payne Stringer, M. 8., Ch.B., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Stringer, was married to Arthur William Buehler, LL.M., elder son of Mrs. Buehler and the late Mr. A. O. Buehler, Dunedin. The Ven. Archdeacon A. L. Hansell perfoi med the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a close-fitting gown of angel-skin lace embroidered in opal beads and silver sequins. Her veil of brussels net was held closely to the head with a pearl headband and clusters of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of blue delphiniums tied with long blue ribbons. Dr. Beryl Bowden attended as bridesmaid, wearing a becoming gown of powder blue georgette, with a picture hat of pink straw, which matched with her sheaf of . pink roses. Mr W. E. Wilson acted as best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the T. and G. Buildings, where intimate friends of both families were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stringer. Mrs. Stringer, who received the guests, wore a gown of floral crepe de chine, and carried a bouquet of pansies and. hydrangeas to match its colouring. She was assisted by Mrs. Buehler, mother of the bridegroom, whose ensemble was of navy silk, and whose bouquet was of pink and blue flowers. Many congratulatory telegrams and messages were received by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Buehler, who left by car for a tour of the North Island. Their future home will be in Dunedin. Corsage Sprays or Orchids, Roses, Violets. Debutantes’ Posies. —Miss Murray, 36 Willis St. Phone 40-541. — Advt.