Napier and Wellington Parties In Pretty Wedding

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 40, 17 February 1937, Page 2

Napier and Wellington Parties In Pretty Wedding

GOWER—BUTLER (Special to “Times”) NAPIER, Feb. 16. St. Paul’s Presbytorian Church, Napier, was filled last evening with relatives and friends assembled to witness the marriage of Margaret Cooper, • only daughter .of Mr and Mrs J. ti. juutlor, Cameron road, iNapier, to itobert ! Gibbons, younger son of Mrs A. R. j Gower and the late Mr Gower, Lower Hutt, Wellington, The church was artistically decorated for the occasion by Miss A. Noill with ’ bowls of pink and blue hydrangea. A posy of blue agapanthus tied with a white bow marked guests’ seats and a wedding bell of trailing whito blossom was suspended over tho bridal couple. The Rev. D. N. Mac Diarmid officiated, at the ceremony. The bride entered the church with her father at 7 o’clock. Bhe made a pretty picture in hor graceful French model gown of parchment lace worn over au uuderdress of satin. The gown had a high neckline finished with a Peter Pan collar, and was lightly slashed at the back and finished with loops and tiny satin buttons. A circular j yoke of the lace was inset in the bodice, and from the shirred edge, its fullness pouched to the waistline in blouse effect. Very smart was the broad belt of satin caught at the left side with a large spray 6£ orange blossom and foliage. Bleeves wore long and fitting, tiny satin buttons and loops trimming them, at the f/ristline. The train was cut iu with the gown and sw r ept out in graceful lines. A richly embroidered veil of parchment tulle was worn with one point draping over the face to tho waistline. It was held in position by a circlet of orange buds with a posy of the blossom at each , side. Fancy parchment shoes lightly striped in silver were worn, and she carried a sheaf of bridal lilies. The bride’s attendant was Mist Ruth Gower, sister of the bridegroom, tihe was frocked very smartly in a French model of light parchment triple georgette made on modified Grecian lines. {Silver and diamante clasps were a pretty finish to the front of the bodice and the cape sleeves were finely pleated. A waist bow of royal blue velvet finished the waistline at the Lack, and matching was her hair bandoau of velvet. Buoes to tone and a sheaf of deep blue delphinium completed an attractive ensemble. The duties of best man were entrusted to Mr Sam Burkitt. Dr. It. I. Sutton presided at the organ, playing “Lohengrin’s Bridal March” as the bride entered the church, “Canzonecta” as the party went the vestry and “Mendelssohn’s Wedding March” as the bride and bridegroom left tho church. During tHe service the hymns “O God of Bethel” and “O Perfoct Love” was sung. After the ceremony close on 100 guests; went to the Silver Slipper Cabaret where a reception was held prior to the' wedding supper and dance which' followed. A happy time was spent at supper when the usual toasts were! honoured, that of the bride and bride-j groom being proposed by Mr Mac-] Diarmid. Decorations at the cabaret were very] artistic. The tables were arranged in] the shape of a U, the bridal couple, sitting at the top under a white wed-| ding bell and in front was the three-j iiered cream iced cake surmounted with' a spray of natural flowers. At eachj ;ide was set a low bowl of blue hydrangea and pink gladioli with blue candles nset which when lit made an attractive lecoration. Similar bowls were placed on each of the side tables. The pillars I in the cabaret were linked up with! festoons of delphinium-blue ribbon ■caught with a posy of flowers and frond ,ef asparagus fern. : A hearty send-off was given the ‘young couple as they left for their [honeymoon, a motor tour. Mrs Gower travelled iu a model frock of light navy wool flocked with angora in a lighter tone. The bodice had a coateo effect with simulated pockets. It was finished with bauds of velvet to tone and centred with flat bows, the sarno velvet forming a narrow upstanding collar at back of the frock. A very •smart toning hat of silk velour had on upturned brim in front and the crown, was prettily laced with a tasselled finished cord at the back. Her bag was navy and shoes were of matching suede, an attractive relief being given by gauntletted gloves of pigskin and hose to tone. The young couple will take up residence at Khandallah, Wellington. Mrs Butler, mother of the bride, and Mrs Gower, mother of the bridegroom, received the guests. Airs Butler wore a model gown of nut brown ninon figured with leaf and foliage design in autumu tonings. The gown had a cowldraped bodice and tho skirt was gracefully flared at the back from fine shirring giving fullness. An attractive coatee oi the ninon was worn, the tie ends of the material forming a bow at the tbrcat-line. A model hat toned and its trimming was an apricot rose set under the brim at one side and on the brim at the other, mesh veiling falling over tho edge. Bhe carried a bouquet of flowers in autumn shades. Airs Gower was stylishly gowned in a model of dull-finished silk crepe cut on long classical lines. From shoulder to neckline the corsage was richly beaded in silver. A smart black toque and white fox fur was worn with it, and she carried a bouquet of dark red roses. The following relatives were present: Mr Hope Gibuoiw (Wanganui), grandfather of bridegroom, Air and Mrs Hope B. Gibbons and family (Wellington), Mr and Mrs R. B. Gibbons and family (Wellington), Mr and Mrs N. B. Gibbons and family (Wellington), Mr H. F. Gibbons (Palmerston North), Lady Troup and Miss Ena Troup (WeiJmgion), Miss Gibbons (Wanganui), Mrs G. James (Masterton), Mr and Mrs H. L. Butler (Auckland), Mr and Mrs 11. J. Butler (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Geo. Gower (Taumarunui), Mr A. Johnstone,. K.C. (Auckland), Mr and Mrs ttower James (Wanganui). i HOLD FAST TO YOUTH Youth is a precious thing which the 'years gradually steal from us. Yet it j is easy for women to retain that youthi ful feeling. J.D.K.Z. Gin taken reguIlarly promotes a clear complexion, stimulates tho appetite, and assures vitality and health. Invaluable to those over forty.