WEDDINGS

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 107, 30 January 1935, Page 5

WEDDINGS

Thomson—Rowe The wedding was solemnised recently at Wesley Church. Taranaki Street, of Keith Ormston, elder son of Mrs. J. O. Thomson and the late Mr. Thomson. Melbourne. Victoria, and Hazel 'Winifred, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 11. J. Rowe, Wellington. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a gown of pale gold angelskin crei»e cut on classic Hues with cowled neck ami sjightly trained. She also wore a long tulle veil held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms, and carried a sheaf of honeyeoloftred gladioli and maidenhair fern tied with long gold ribbons. Tlie chief bridesmaid was Miss Gladys Webb, who wore a frock of pale green georgette with green tulle hat wreathed in flowers, and carried a sheaf of apricot gladioli. The other bridesmaid was little Audrey Rowe, who was also wearing a long frock of green georgette and wreath of flowers on her head. She carried a posy of apricot carnations and fern. The bridesmaids wore pearl and crystal necklaces, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. R. K. Rowe, brother of the bride, was best man. The Rev. T. R. Richards officiated, and Mr. 11. Temple White whs.at the organ. Large bowls of pink and blue hydrangeas were artistically arranged round the altar. After the ceremony a reception was lield at the Ritz, Manners Street. Mrs. 11. J. Rowe received the guests wearing an ensemble of black and crepe, relieved by touches of white and cerise, with hat in tlie same tones to match. She carried a bouquet of deep tinted zinnias, rosebuds, and asparagus fern. After the toasts were concluded, musical and elocutionary items were rendered by Mesdames Ciayton and Matthews. Hie Misses Gladys and Lena Webb, and Mr. W. Bentley. Miss Lila Brady was tlie accompanist. Mr. and Mrs. K. Ormston Thomson left later by steamier for the South Island, Mrs. Thomson wearing a brown ensemble relieved with touches of tangerine and lint to match. Schmidt—Calder Tlie wedding was recently solemnised at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Feikling, of Barbara Sinclair, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Calder, Kimbolton, to Herbert Henry, young-, est son of Mrs. R. Schmidt senr., Kaheke. Tlie ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. F. Stewart, Apiti, The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a princess gown of cream silk marlette ornamented with circular frills which crossed the top of the long-fitting sleeves. A buckle of diamante defined Hie centre of tlie draped neckline and at the waistline was a sasli tied in a bow at the back. An embroidered net veil was arranged from a bandeau of orange blossoms and fell in soft folds to form a train. Her bouquet was of pink-shaded roses, gladioli and maidenhair fern tied with pink satin ribbons. Miss Meta Calder was bridesmaid. She wore a frock of lettuce green georgette patterned witli orange flowers. Green satin shoes, mittens and a hat of green crinoline straw trimmed with orange velvet ribbons were worn. She carried a bouquet, of bronze shaded carnations and asparagus. Mr. Eric Schmidt was best man. The tooth of an animal believed to have Jived 20,000 years ago has been discovered in the Kwangsi Province of China. Bones of prehistoric animals, stone axes, and utensils used thousands of years.ago have also been found. CARTER’S WOOL SHOPS. The acknowledged leaders in wool are showing even a more extensive range this season than last. All the new colours, and they are many, await you and keen knitters are now making their selections. Cuba Street and Lambton Quay.—Advt.