WEDDING.

Hutt News, Volume 3, Issue 1, 29 May 1930, Page 2

WEDDING.

■Ed at S^j^jri^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Lpjer, by K^3jM^^^KrpTy^vsien JSiiMa, O'Keefe, otfj Napier, wasßunitcd in the bonds of Iholy matz-i:mo»Jkto Frederick Charles, only son of Mrs^^pKh^gjjjgtand the late Mr. H. Wheeler, aMiiovrex Haitt. The church was beautif Kly decorated

by friends of the bride, with palms and autumn foliage; the guests' seats also being decorated with chrysanthemums and white bows.

The bride entered the church on the ' arm of her father to the strains of ap- i pj-opriate music. She was charmingly I attired in a Freftch model of ivory mariette and Chantilly lace over satin, the long tight-fitting bodice being fashioned with tailored sleeves. The flared -skirt having insets of lace was full and fell in an uneven hemline. A silver rose was worn at the left side. Her veil,-which was arranged cap fashion,. i was exquisitely designed with seed pearls; clusters of orange blossom were worn at each side and silver leaves arranged at back made a pretty finish. She wore ivory stockings and satin brocaded shoes with diamante heels, and' carried a (beautiful bouquet of white' •cyclamen, and pale pink roses and 'f ern^

The bride was attended by her three sisters, Misses Agnes (elhief), Mavis and Maureen. All;, wore frocks of lupin blue satin made with long sleeyesless tight-fitting bodices; the. full, flared skirts having a long effect at the back and finished at tlhe side with larg-e flat bows. Draped ca-pes of Chantilly lace were caiught at one side with pink roses. T&ey wore large blue felt hats pleated at one side and finished with velvet ribbon and silver 'buckles.' Hose and satin court shoes were worn to tone. The best man was Mr.. W. P, O'Keefe of Dannevirke,/ and Mr. N. Jack and Mr. M. Liddle wore groomsmen. Following the ceremony a most enjoyable reception was (held at the Majestic tearooms, where over 60 guests were entertained.

Mrs O'Keefe received her guests in an ensemble of navy georgette and embossed chenille. The coat wihich was two-tier, fell in flared and was held in place with a diamante buckle.

She wore a becoming velour hat to tone and carried a bouquet of crimson rosebuds and fern, Mrs. Wheeler (mother of the bridegroom) wore a handsome frock of black crepe satin with fawn georgette, trimmings. ,A smart black Bangkok straw -hat was worn, and she carried a bouquet of violets and fern. Mrs J. D. O'Keefe's (Hastings), frock was of lemon georgette with musquash coat and smart lemon hat. Mrs J. F. O'Keefe wore a-navy georgette frock and fox fur, and smart navy hat. Mrs w. Mitchell (aunt of tihe bride), wore a model frock of lace with becoming black hat. Mrs. P. Kelly wore a navy beaute satin, with fair coat. Mrs. T. Crocker (aunt of the bridegroom), wore a becoming ensemble of green^mbossed, chenille, and smart «hat.

Thebridal couple left later in the "*^ffl*a^ng on their wedding tour of the jtoWh and South Islands, Mrs. Wheeler "wearfug a smart tailored velour costume with skunk opossum stole, and becoming shoes and stockings to tone. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler will in future reside in Lower Hutt.

KNOX CHURCH ANNIVEESABT. )The Knbx Presbyterian <3hurch's 78th

Anniversary has .illß* been celebrated. Special Services were conducted on Sunday, 18th, the Eev. F. H. Wil^ y^inson, of Wadeatown, and late of V Ohina, conducting the morning service, ( and the Eev. James McCaw, t&e evonJ ingv On Wednesday, 21st, a concert was held in Knox Sunday School Hall, and

although the weather was very inclement, quite a goodly numlber was present. All I the artists were local folk and a really excelent programme was rendered. Mrs. J". Steward, who possesses a very ibeautifnil soprano voice, opened tih© prorgramme with. "Flow Gently Sweet Afto-n," this was well rendered, and it "*as a pity W naane did riot appear again on the programme. Mrs DaUison delighted her audience with Her Scotch songs "Caller Herrih/' 4«dhrißtmas I/ameat,'' and a quaint Jit-

tie air "For Somebody." \ Mrs. W. Burgess was in splendid voice and tie audience showed, their appreciation in no indefinite wanner. Mr and Mrs Tunley. both sang with their usual ability,.Mrs Tunley -playing Mr, Tunloy's accompaniments. ' -Mr- ami Mrs. Tunley- are old: friends at Knox and it was gratifying to* sec and hear them, once more. Mr. E...J. Hill sang "Bonnie Mary of Argyle" most delightfully. This items was very much' appreciated speciaiil .by the "chairman vA\o applauded at the end of each verse. Mr. House as usual, in- humorous vein, kept the assembly laughing over Judd Brown ing's Account of ''Rubens tcin's Playing sind tho Irishman as a Philosopher. Mjt Errol Muir of Stokes Valley prpved his ability with ,two musical monologues-— a "Dickens' Monologue," and "The Thriller." This was particularly thrilling and the audience arc- still anxious to know just what did happen in the mill. Mr. J. Chamberlain, also of Stokes Valley, gave a vigorous render4ng of "The Deathless Army" and "When the Ebfb TiddrFlows:" This is Mr. Chamiberlain's 'first appearance at. Kwox and it is hoped it will not be the last. The accompaniest, Mr, Arnold Ackroyd was kept busy throughout the evening and earned the hearty roun-3 .of applause given him at the close of the evening. . ' " :-

* The Hey. James McCaw occupied the chair and kept-everyone in good thumur througliout with comments and anec-

dotes,