Christchurch Wedding

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20012, 10 August 1939, Page 13

Christchurch Wedding

Purchase —Levvey

Former Gisborne Girl At St. Mary's Church, Merivale, Christchurch, on Saturday evening, the Ven. Archdeacon A. K. Warren celebrated the marriage of Yvonne Mary Dansey, only daughter or Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Levvey, "Simtola,' Knowles street, Christchurch. am, Charles Ernest, elder son of Mr. anu Mrs. J. E. Purchase, Sumner. The bride, who was escorted by hei lather, wore a trained frock of white and silver lame, brocaded in chrysanthemum design and made with heartshaped neckline, long fitting sleeves, and plain bodice, buttoned at the back. Her very long tulle veil, worn ove» the face as she entered the church, was held with a top-knot of pale green orchids and lily of the vant., io matcn her bouquet. The bridesmaids—Misses Nancv Hitencock, Moira Crespin, and Nancv rickianrl, Wellington—wore frocks en soli while satin, made with slignuj u-amed skn\s, short putled sleeve.,, and bodices finished with rows of tiii. bows down the back. Their headdresses and bouquets were of scarlet roses.

Mr. J. G. D. Ward was best man, Messrs. Lindsay Laurenson and Lew., black were groomsmen, and the ushers were Messrs. Neil Purchase, n. ivi. S. Dawson, John Mills, ano cruce Ward.

The reception, which was attendee oy friends from all parts of the Do minion, war; held at the Winter Garden, where Mr. and Mrs. Levvey an Mr. and Mrs. Purchase received u. guests. Mrs. Levvey wore a frock oi violet embossed velvet with touches of gold, and toque to match, and he. bouquet was of irises to tone, and gold freesias. Mrs. Purchase wore £ wine red velvet frock, softened at the neckline with ecru lace, and a ruby red hat. Her bouquet was composed

i i nk sweet peas, erica, and wine red anemones For travelling, the bride wore a moss green wool armure frock, double foxfur necklet, her mother's gift, and a small black hat with veil. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Purchase will make their home in Christchurch.

Trots at Addington The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's three-day August meet, ing opened at Adcbngton on Saturday in fine, cold 'weather. There was a good attendance. It was a day when the cosy comfort of warm .coats was appreciated. Here and there a smart spring hat appeared, but for the most part the womenfolk clung to their winter raiment. Woman "Member" of Main Body At the conclusion of the reunion dinner of main 'body men, held at the Geyser Hotel, Rotorua, a pleasant ceremony took place when Mrs. A. J. Svvayne, wife of Mr. A. J. ("Cocky") Swaync, Cambridge, was presented Iby Mr. J. Deacon, secretary of the association, with >a main 'body badge, and declared an honorary member of the Main Body Association. With her hunband, Mrs. Swayne has been an indefatigable worker in the interests of the" reunions, which have now become such well established and popular fixtures with Main Body men.

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Visitors Entertained On Monday Mrs. A. Thomas, Aberdeen r oad, was hostess at a delightful afternoon tea party arranged in honour of the Misses M. and R. Paton, Wellington, who were paying a short visit to Gisborne. Several friends were invited to meet the visitors, and many old happy memories revived. Particular interest was displayed in the reminiscences of Scottish life and character A delectable tea was served by the hostess. Among those present were Mesdames A. Stein, R. Stein, J. Stein, Thomas, sen, D. Turbty, J- Brunton, 2. Richards. R. Brown. T. Sangwell, A. Thomas; and Misses M. R. Paton. and J. Thomas. xiare Form of Art A joint exhibition by four women, each specialising in an unusual form oi art, was on view recently at ..aiKer's Gallery, London. Mrs. Mary Ireland makes "fabric mosaics" from pieces of aniique silk and brocades. Set together 'with paste on wood, stained glass fashion, sne contrives delightful results, which have been filmed. Only the human laces are painted in water-colour on nesh-tinted crepe-de-chine. Blondes are usually easier to fashion, because gold satin and brocade reproduce perfectly the alieen of fair curls.

Miss Dorris Nossiter is showing handwrought jewellery- The Queen, Mary and the Princess Royal own speciments of her work. In the same way that leading dressmakers name their frocks and hats, Miss Nossiter names her jewel creations. "Prelude to Adventure" is a lovely topaz necklace, "Dim Forests" a symphony in dark green tourmalines and peridots, and "St Moritz" is a' ring in zircon, a deep brilliantly blue stone. "A Bicycle Made for Two" christens twin circular black and crystal dress clips. Mrs. Amy Bond sketches trees vvilh her needle in almost invisible embroidery and frames the charming result. Countess Lisa Sarfatti Seopoli, daughter of a famous botanist, has invented a method Of preserving seaweed and flowers in natural colours. With these she decorates lampshades, vases and screens in novel fashion.

Changing- Days Bring Changing Ways Not only does the world and her ways' change, but the people of the world become as different creatures - • . . Some of these 'changes are very obvious; we cannot help but notice them—some come quietly, unobtrusively. Have you noticed . . .? (1) That the stately, graceful matron is fast disappearing—in her place we find' a slim, girlish figure. We have seen her in neat shirt and shorts for several summers past tripping along the beaches and •gaily pushing her young offspring in a stroller 'before her. (2) That grandmothers, too, are diminishing—that is, the dear, wee, aged lady with a halo of snow-white hair. Grandimothers in their thirties are not rare these days, and they don't like being called "grandma," either. (3) That aunts do not like being called 'Vaunt" or "auntie." Maybe, because they in their days had a staid, maiden aunt of a not-too-kindly heart, in whose presence they "couldn't do this" or "dare not do that." Whether the relationship' is on the mother's or the father's side, she prefers to be a "big sister" to her young nieces and nephews—and somehow they seem to prefer it, too. Wedding Anniversary The sixty-fifth anniversary of their wedding will be celebrated next Monday toy Captain and Mrs. Joseph Corbett-Scott, of 459 Manukau road, Epsom, Auckland. He is 101, and she 87 years old. They were married on August 14, 1874. at the residence of Mrs. Conbett-Scott's parents at Tuakau, by the Rev. James Galway. Captain Cortoett-iScott is the only remaining member of the garrison of the Pukekohe East Church, which was attacked by Waikato Maoris in 1863. He came to New Zealand with his parents in 1859. and the family settled at Pukekohe East. There was established there a small community of about 15 families, mostly from Ulster and Cornwall. One of their first thoughts was to build a church, and it 'was here that the captain and the Other settlers fought the Maoris in 1363. They surrounded the building with a shallow ditch and a low breastwork of logs.

i Captain Corbe't-Scott's father was mortally wounded and died in Auckland a few days later. The climax came on Sunday, September 13, when an attack was made by about 300 natives. The defenders crouched behind their unfinished defences and kept the natives at bay throughout the morning until they were relieved by a half company of the 70th Regiment, just as their ammunition was coming to an end.