WEDDING

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 24, 20 April 1938, Page 3

WEDDING

PATERSON —PARKINSON The home of Mr and Mrs John H. Parkinson, Tirohanga, was the .scene of a very pretty wedding on Easter Saturday, 16th. April, when their third .daughter, E'lsie .Kathleen, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Harold Edward, youngest son - of Mr and the late Mrs J. Paterson,' of Hamilton. The ceremony was solemnised under an archway of green,, try . iii the beautiful garden. Rev. A. C. Hainpton officiated, '1 he bride wore a bharmiiig Autumn frock of African IfeciiVyk.tpiiings. heavily -braided. 'The very fully puffed and a Cream and yellow orchids Waj^'yifoi*E on the shoulder. Her bouqutej»lss3!Si'U£. cream and yellow orchof the sweet-scented gingery elbow-length- gloves and were beige. The Breton shipe^feltthat- was worn with a slioul deiG |j£frgtU’ Vei I • / Mrs Glover,' of Wanganui, the bride’s sister, attended as matron of honour. She was charmingly attired iu an Autumn suit of brown and gold suede armure with matching accessories." Her bouquet was of mixed " bowers in Autumn Honings.

Attending the bridegroom was Mr B. Woods, of Wellington. Mrs Parkinson, the bride’s mother, received the guests in a*-.' smart navy blue and grey ensemble.' She was as-. sisted by Miss N.f Parkinson who wore an attractive suit of pale blue and Avhite.

After the reception the happy couple left for Auckland Avhere they will make their future home. Mrs Paterson chose as, her travelling outfit a smart beige fur-fabric coat and toque Avitli matching accessories, v The guests included Mr and Mrs J. H. Parkinson (Devonport), Mr and Mrs D. Glover (Wanganui), Mr and Mrs El. Mbxwell, Mr and Mi's H. Bridge, Mr and Mrs E. J. Parkinson, Mr and Airs J. L* Irving (Edgeenmbe), Mr and Mrs H. Medallion, Mi- and Mrs Sloan (Auckland). Misses J. Parkinson, ®. Bridge, W. Parkin son, M. Stansbury, AL. Hill (Auckland), Julie and Jessie Maxwell. Al'cssrs T. and L. Parkinson, D. G'lovter, ' F l . . Maxwell, C. Cramer (Auckland), 1. and J„ Parkinson. B. Rouser (Auckland), and B. Woods (Wellington). MANCHESTER UNITY LODGE GALA DANCE No details bad been overlooked to ensure the success of the dance arranged by the committee and members of the Manchester Unity Lodge, which was held in the Lyric Hajl on Easter Alonuay night. With the holiday spirit prevailing and knowing the success of previous lodge functions, the attendance A\-as assured and the organisers must ha\ r e been amply rewarded for their work by the happy throng of dancers avlio attended and enjoyed the function. , Hie hall Avas tastefully decorated with colourful balloons and streamers, colour being added to the general effect by the distribution of streamers and confetti. Music A\*as supplied by. the Kit- Kat Band with popular extras by Mrs f • J. Ren nett and Miss D. Young. Novelty dances were Avon by Miss V. Merrie and Air N. Elliott, Miss H. Hooper and Mr C. Snell. A delicious supper Avas served and dancing A\as enjoyed until the early hours. Among those present were : Mesdames F. J. Rennett, N. Tort, AL. Lovell, J. Mannix, F. W- Gough, G. F. PoAvell, L. Ross, E. Torrie, W. Young. G. Lysaght, J. Ross, E. G. Neal, F. Massey. Misses J. McGregor, I. Walker, N. Baty (Gisborne), D. Kelly, G .“Withers, 1). Nattras, H. and AT. Eason, 1a Abbot, D. Young, S. ancl J. Powell. 81. and N. Harrison, K. Newton, B. Walker. 0. Shalfoon. N. HaAvldns, AL. and T. Parkinson, D. Ebbett, C. Armstrong, Neal (3), N. Parkinson, N. Johnson, AL Day, K. Jephson, J. Snell, E. Johnstone,- V. Alerrie, D. and A. Patterson, AT. and B. Du Pontet. J. Noble, E. and L. Peoples, G. Wolfe, lv. and I. Hennessy, A. Lingman, K. Oaves, D. Julian, Al. and H. Borric, H. and L. Gough. K. AucLeison, H. Hooper, D. Anderson.