WEDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 97, 18 January 1935, Page 5

WEDDINGS

Grace—Duncan Christ Church, Wanganui, was beautifully decorated with pink and blue hydrangeas yesterday, when Jeannie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Duncan, “Otairi,” llunterville, was married to George Russell, eldest son of .Mr. and Mrs. Russell Grace, “Arles,” Wanganui. The lovely wedding gown, brought recently by the bride from England, was of dull while French crepe, made witli a high stiver cowl neck, and swathed sash lined with silver. 'The straight skirt fell to the ground in front, and the fan-shaped train was also lined with silver. A tiny wreath of orange blossom, worn on the side of the head, held the voluminous tulle veil. Her arm shower was of rhillipieuse lilies. She was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were the Misses Joan Gaughey (Auckland). Sheila. Graham (Hawke’s Bay). Bessie Gaisford (Marton) and Cynthia Williams (Bulls). AU four were dressed alike in lovely tulip green chiffon frocks over taffeta, made with tucked bodices, and little side trains and wide taffeta sashes. Their big green crinoline hats were trimmed with green tidl'eta and chiffon flowers, and they cairied arm showers of pale pink water lilies. The Rev. P. A. Stanley conducted the service, and Mr. F. Wentworth Slater played the wedding music. Messrs. Alister Williams, Michal Grace, Harold McKenzie and V. Duncan supported the bridegroom, and Messrs. D. Pharazyn, Eric Duncan, Bryan Silk and P. Briantz, were the ushers. After the ceremony many guests were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hatriek, St. John’s Hill. Mrs. Duncan, the bride's mother, wore a handsome gown of dull black crepe, made with a short train, black Baku hat with eye veil, and carried scarlet roses. Mrs. Russell Grace wore brown lace and georgette, and a brown straw hat, and her bouquet was of gold dahlias. Mrs. Ronald Hatriek wore printed crape in tones of black, green and gold, finished with black tulle, and made with a small train. Her hat was black and her flowers were scarlet earnations. The wedding breakfast was served in a big marquee, which had been beautifully decorated with masses of pink and blue hydrangeas. The bridal party was on a raised platform, banked with hydrangeas, and set under a wedding bell of white and pink water lilies. The .bride’s table was adorned ' with pale pink water lilies. When Mr. and Mrs. Grace left, the latter wore a smart ensemble of green and white, with green straw hat and white accessories. * * ♦ Hammond—Hamilton The wedding was solemnised, at St. Matthew’s Anglican .Church, Masterton, on Wednesday, December 19, of Marjorie Belle, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hamilton, Martinborough, formerly of Carterton, and Frederick William, second son of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Hammond, Yorkshire/ England. The Rev. E. J. Rich perfortned the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of windswept crepe, moulded to the figure and falling in soft folds to form a train. Her embroidered veil was held in .place by a bandeau of orange blossom and she .carried a sh_eaf of Christmas lilies. . Mrs. O’Connor. Greytown, attended her as matron of honour, and Miss Gladys Hamilton, her sister, was the bridesmaid. They wore frocks of green and lemon sand crepe respectively, with mittens and headbands of roses, and their bouquets were of autumn shades. Mr. R. Sutherland was best man and Mr. J. Hall, Carterton, was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held in the W.F.C.A. tearooms, where Mrs.. Hamilton received the guests wearing a frock of wine-red' marocain relieved with beige, a swagger roat and hat to inntcli, and holding a posy of autumn tints. When Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hammond left for Auckland, the latter wore a frock of wine crepe with beige hat. Their future home will be at Carterton.

Bertram—Bagnall A choral wedding was celebrated at All Saints’ Church, Palmerston North, yesterday afternoon when Nancy Valmai, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Bagnall, Palmerston North, was married to Ivo William, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs.- James Monro Bertram, Wellington. The ceremony was- performed by Canou W. Fancourt, ueklaml. Mr. J. Runnieles played the wedding music, and Messrs. T. Fancourt and Harvey acted as ushers. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of magnolia satin, made on princess lines, with tight-fit-ting sleeves and fully flared skirt falling into a long train. Tlie high neckline was finished -with stiffened satin petals and the back of the bodice and the sleeves were trimmed with tiny satin buttons. Her long veil of magnolia tulle was held to her head witli a halo of real rosebuds. She wore satin shoes and carried a sheaf of gladioli and roses, matching her gown, and tied with tulle ribbons. Miss Peg Bagnall (chief), sister of the bride, and the Misses Marion and Elia Bertram, Wellington, sisters of the bridegroom, were tlie bridesmaids. They were dressed alike in frocks of floral silk frosted crepe in hydrangea colours. Tlie bodices, trimmed witli velvet, had cowl backs and short flared sleeves, and the skirts, which were fitting to the knees, were finished with two flared flounces, continuing to form short trains. Their picture hats of balibuntal straw were trimmed with velvet ribbon and posies of flowers, and their shoes were of the same velvet, Their sheaf bouquets were of pink gladioli, roses, and blue hydrangeas, tied with blue ribbons. Mr. Percy Bertram (Wellington), brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr. Gordon Bagmill, the bride’s brother, and Mr. Gordon Blake, both of Palmerston North, wore the groomsmen. The bride’s going-away dress was a smart ensemble of navy silk crepe trimmed with rows of white stitching, worn with a Russian blouse of white silk crepe witli blue and white buttons, a navy straw hat and navy shoes. LEADERSHIP! There must be a leader, and Carter’s Wool shops clearly show that they have attained this position. The best selection, keenest value, efficient service await you. ’Two shops: Burlington Corner, Cuba St., aud T. amt G. Bldg., the Quay.—Advt.