WEDDING

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 32, 9 May 1938, Page 3

WEDDING

CROWLEY—CARR OTHER 3

A picturesque wedding of considerable interest was celebrated at St. John’s Presbyterian Church at 11.30 a-.m. on Saturday, 7th. May, when Gladys Mary, elder daughter of Air and Airs Robert C'arruthers, of Opotiki, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Phillip George, young--1 est son of Air Alfred -Crowley and the late Mi’s Crowley of Edmonton, Condon. Rev. A. C. Hampton officiated and Airs A. H. Hilford presidk ed at- the organ. The church was beautifully decorated) with gold and white flowers, by Airs A. H. Hilford, Airs L. D. Duff and other ladies of the church. A blue petalled bell was suspended over the bridal party. Entering the church oil the armi of her father who gave her away, the bride presented a charming figure in her dainty frock of. ivory angel-skin lace over satin beaute. The simplicity of the fitting lines was , enhanced by rows of tiny frills of tulle which commenced just above the knees and fell fully to the ankles, forming a short hut graceful train at the back. The sleeves, which were fully puffed to the elbows, were composed of tiny, tulle frills. A V neck line was featured and the waist was finished with a satin belt. The beautiful tulle veil embroidered and adorned with satin appliqued horse-shoes, fell in billowy folds from a charming halo of ' orange-blossoms finished with pleated tulle. Quaint lace mittens were worn, and dainty silver shoes. A dainty string of pearls, lent by the bride’s sister, completed a very effective toillette. The beautiful shower bouquet was of ivory chrysanthemums, palest pink rose-buds, begonias, asparagus fern and maiden hair fern tied with silver streamers. Aiiss Reryl C'arruthers, the bride’s sister, attended as bridesmaid. She wore a- lovely frock of powder blue pebble-stone angel skin satin. The tailored lines of the frock were relieved by the full raglan sleeves which were tucked at the hack and front shoulder line. A deep pointed double collar, one of blue and one of gold was featured, and a gold-lined sasli commenced at the sides and finished in a butterfly bow at the back. Unusual Oriental buttons adorned .the bodice from front neck-line to waist. Dainty blue lace mittens and gold shoes were worn, and the charming head-dress was a halo of gold leaves outlined with blue pleated tulle. The dainty bouquet which she carried was composed of golden bronze chrysanthemums, begonias and blue delphinium, intermingled with maiden-hair fern and tied with gold ribbons. little Joyce Looney, as flower girl, was a dainty little figure in her Vic- | torian frock of powder blue taffeta. The Peter Pan collar aiui fitting lines of the frock were outlined with pleatid taffeta. Full, puffed sleeves were worn and dainty crystal buttons aj domed the frock at tbc back. Tiny , -sprays of coloured rose-buds were cm- [ broidered on the collar and hem. She | wore a pretty bandeau of blue flowers, with matching pleated tulle, tied with * blue satin ribbons. Her little shoes were of gold and her dainty posy was of tiny r gold rose-buds and delphiniums, relieved with maiden hair fern and tied) with gold ribbons. fending the bridegroom was Air 'ooiie as best man. The ushers "tTyssrs Cl Carruthers, AV. Car- . ruthefs and John Pipe. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Masonic Hall where the tables were daintily with blue and gold H flowers. HdSliiSg the place of honour was the beautiful three-tierred wed- , ding cake which was made by the bride’s sister. The guests were received by the luide’s mother, Airs Robert Carruthers-, who chose a charming frock of

navy blue wool erepe-de-chine relieved with beige, with matching navy-blue coat. Her accessories were all of navy ; blue and she carried a beautiful bodquet of scarlet and white cactus dahlias and begonias relieved with maiden-hair fern andi tied with scarlet satin ribbons. The visual toasts, were honoured and many congratulatory telegrams were read by the best man. The happy- couple were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents including several cheques. They later left on their honeymoon tour which will comprise, a. tour cf the North and South Islands. Their future home will be Market Cross, Karamea, West Coast. Mrs Grow ley. chose a •smart brown tailored suit as her travelling outfit. A cosy- tomato coloured woollen blouse was worn and brown felt halo hat trimmed with a tomato coloured feather. Her shoes and gloves were of brown while a feature of the outfit was a smart handbag of faunskin. The faun was shot by the bride’s brother, Air Colin Carruthers and prepared and made into the hand-bag as a gift to the bride by- her brother.

The happy and popular couple left on their honeymoon tour amidst showers of confetti and the good wishes of their many- frinds.

AIR AND AIRS GOLDSBURY

FUNCTION AT OMAIO A very pleasant afternoon was spent in the Amaio Hall on Thursday, when the parents and children from the native school gathered to say farewell to their teachers, Air and Airs Golds, bury, who are retiring from teaching. The children delighted the older folk with their songs and other items. In making the presentations, the chairman of the school committee, Air Pacra Delamere, expressed the thanks of the parents to the teachers for their splendid work. He said that the standard of education in Omaio today was the highest it had ever been and they were sorry to Jose two of New Zealand’s best native school teachers.

Air and Airs Goldsbury, in reply,

said how happy- their fiva years in Omaio had been, and especially thanked the school committee for their loyal support. In addressing the children they 7 exhorted! them to. grow up with strength of character and to always follow good examples. •After afternoon tea, the children sang their own farewell songs in expression of their love and respect for Air and Airs Goldsbury. /