Army Wedding

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20128, 23 December 1939, Page 14

Army Wedding

Cole—Walker Band In Attendance . The Salvation Army Citadel was the scene ol' a pretty wedding on Tuesday, December 19, when Madge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Walker, Haldane street, To Hapara, was married to Charles Cole, Auckland, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Cole, Saskatchewan. Canada. The ceremony was performed by Captain P. Smith, and the Salvation Army Band supplied the music. Summer blooms in golden tonings. intermingled with delicate greenery, and a, floral wedding bell formed a picturesque setting for the bridal group. The bride,, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a frock of embossed silver lame cut on classical lines. The bodice was designed with a heart-shaped neckline and the long sleeves terminated in a point over the hand. The graceful skirt, showing a circular train, just revealed silver shoes. Her exquisite handembroidered veil was held in place with a coronet of pearls and fell in soft folds to form a second train. A string of Richelieu pearls was the bride’s only ornament, and she carried a lovely bouquet of Madonna lilies, carnations and Argentine pea. Bridal Attendants The bride was attended by Mrs. A. W. Houghton and Miss R. Cox. Each wore a frock of gold spotted tulle mounted on magnolia satin, showing a heart-shaped neckline accented with two rows of frills, puff sleeves, and a high-waisted bouffant skirt frilled at the hem. A gold halo made an attractive headdress and each attendant carried a fan composed of orangetinted lilies, carnations and roses. Gold sandals were worn, with stockings to tone.

The flower girl, Miss S. Houghton, niece of the bride, wore a miniature replica of the elder attendants’ frocks, and carried a posy in rich shades of gold. Mr. C. Hunt, Auckland, was best man, and Mr. R. Calcott was groomsman. The duties of ushers were carried out by Messrs. Waldock and McDougal. Enjoyable Reception After the ceremony a delightful reception was held in the Orange Hall, Cobden street. Mrs. Walker, mother of the bride, was wearing a graceful frock of navy blue printed crepe-de-chine, with a coat of embossed navy satin and matching straw hat. A bouquet of scarlet carnations was carried. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold watch, and to the matron of honour and bridesmaid a set of silver teaspoons and crystal powder bowl, respectively, the flower girl receiving a gold armlet. The bride and bridegroom left later on a tour of the North Island, prior to making their home in Auckland.

The bride travelled in a smart navy blue and white striped crepe-cle-chine frock, worn with a navy, edge-to-edge coat, a matching hat of ballibuntal straw ornamented with a white bow in front, and navy and white accessories.