HAPPY EVENING WEDDING HELD AT TARADALE

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 16, 3 February 1937, Page 12

HAPPY EVENING WEDDING HELD AT TARADALE

Graham — Brown Much popular interest was aroused in Taradale and Greenmeadows on the evening of January 21st when tho marriage was soleipnised in St. Oolumbas's Preabyterian Church, of Lawna Wilson, only daugliter of Mr and Afrs H. W. Brown, of Taradale, and Leslie, elder son oi Mr and Mrs A. Graham, of Midhurst, Taranaki. The Rev. J, Cumming officiated and Mr J. Rockell prepided at the organ. The bride, who entered th© church with her father, looked oharming' in a gown of heavy ivory satin, made on stream lineg, the baeh forming a long train and trjmmed with a true lovers' knot in silver, - A cowl of threaded satin was faggotted in and hung in soft folds forming a beautiful neck line, Th© back of the bodice and long tight fitting sleeves were trimmed with silver thread buttonB. The front of the skirt was slashed and ropnded revealing a panel of tiny net frills. The beautiful veil, which was lemt by the bride' s cousin, Mrs W. D. Corbett, "was held in place by a silver plaited halo, and fell in graceful folds. White satin shoes and a sheaf of madonna lilies and gladioli completed the very charming toilet. The three bridesmaids were Misses Violet Campbell (chief) Marjorje Webb, of Hastings, and E11& Graham, of Midhurst (sister of the bridegroom). They were frocked alike in blue, green and aprjcot taffetas, respectively, made on long fitting lines, with puffed sleeves. The neck line and hem were finished with fine pleating which gave an early Victorian effeqt. A darker shado of velvet ribbon formed a beljb ahd bow and the long ends fell to fhe hem of the frock. Satin shoes were worn toi tone with their f rocks, and each maid wor© a halo of handmade flowers, and carried a pweet posy. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr R. D. Brown (brother of the bride) and th© groomsmen were Mr Sam Spiro, of Wellington, and Mr Erio Marriott, also of Wellington. The church deoorationsf, which included a beautiful bell, loaned by Mrs Adams, were artistically carried out by Miss Eva Alexander, assisted by the bridesmaids. A special feature of the ceremony was the pretty setting of the bridal group, the bridesmaids entering the churchj a few moments previous to the bride and taking their places to one side of the isle. The hymn "The Vojce that Breathed Air Eden'' was sung by the large number of guests who filled the church. Ruring the signing of the register, Mr E. G. Stevenson, of Napier, sang a beautiful boIo, "Prayer Perfect", As the bride left the church Bhe was presented With a "lucky horseshoe" by wee Janet McDonald. The duties of ushers were carried out by Messrs Angus Graham, Bernie Burgess, Ted Ellis and Roy Ewan. Followiug the ceremony, a reception was held at the Greenmeadows Hall, where nearly 200 guests sat down to th© breakfast. A lovely wedding bell, made by Mrs T. B. McDonald, was suspended over the bridal table and the floral decorations were tastefully carried out by Mrs F. O. Anderson and each guest received a favqur. The fine three-tiqr wedding cake was the gift of Mr W. Snell, an old friend of the bride's family. The guests were received by Mr and Mrs Brown and Mr and Mrs Graham, parents of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs Brown wor© a French blue enseonble and carrie da bouque.t of red roses. Mrs Graham wore a nigger brown semble and c.arried a bouquet of red tumn tinted flowers. Mr J. Wililamson waa toastmaster and the toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by the Rev. J. tkimming and was accompanied by musical honours, the bridegroom later responding. The company adjourned to the main hall where dancing was enjoyed. Mr W. H. Brown acted as M.O. A duet, "Larboard Watch", contributed by Messrs F. O. and Waldo Anderson was much applauded. The feature of th© happy occasion was the wonderful array of presents, which included table linen presented by the St. Columbas choir of whdch the bride was a member. The bridegroom's present to th© bride was a brown stole and the bride's present to the groom, a travelling case. The bridesniaids presents were crystal perfume bottles with silver chain and shield attadxed bearing thear respective initials, The best man and groomsmen each received a silver Sheaffer pencil initialled.

The beautiful bouquets carried by the brid© and malds were presented by Miss Winnie Anderson, of Taradale. When the bride left on her honeymoon, which will include a four of Southland, she wore a honey-gold ensemble, brown hat and fur and accessories to match. • Mr and Mrs Graham wjll take up their resfdenc© in Wellington. The relations present were : Mr and Mrs Corbett Napier (the latter being an aunt of the bride), Miss V. Corbett, Mr and Mrs F. O. Anderson (aunt of the bride), Mr and Mrs H. Russell Brown (Lower Hutt), Mr and Mrs W. P. Corbett, Napier, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sellar, Mr P. Sellar, Mrs A. Sellar, Miss Sellar, Mrs Harry Brown, Palmerston Nortli, Mr and Mrs McDonald, Mr and Mrs Golding, Mr and Mrs J. Mc Cutcheon, Mr and Mrs Ivan Sellar, Mr Waldo Anderson, , Christchurch, Mr W. H. Brown, Palmerston Northi.