WEDDING BELLS.

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 36, 19 June 1924, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

BROWN—TOMALIN. A popular wedding took place at the Putaruru Anglican Church on Wednesday afternoon, May 2<S, when Miss Jennie Tomalin, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tomalin, Overdale, Putaruru, was married to Mr. Charles David Brown, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, of Tc Mata, Raglan. At 4 p.m., the hour appointed for the ceremony, the church was crowded by friends of the young couple. The congregation commenced the wedding service by singing the appropriate hymn, “ The Voice T hat Breathed O’er Eden.” The marriage ceremony was conducted by the vicar, the Rev. V/. E. Connolly, while Mrs. Barnes presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated by the gill friends of the bride, the scheme being* garlands of ivy and bunches of mattapo centering on a wedding bell of white and gold chrysanthemums. The bride wore a charmingly simple fromlc of ivory satin charmcuse made on straight lines, the waist line being marked by soft gaugings. Fine silver lace was used for the sleeves and also trimmed the bodice and formed a side panel on the skirt. A tulle veil and orange blossoms were arranged attractively and a touch of orange blossoms at the waist of the frock made a pretty finish. Her bouquet was of white and palest pink chrysanthemums and white narcissi with fern in shower effect. The bridesmaids were Miss Violet McKeown and Miss Brown (sister of the bridegroom). The former wore a handsome frock of champagne satin charmeuse with radium lace sleeves and skirt panels, a juliet veil of the same fabric with a floral garland in autumn colourings round the head, her bouquet being of gold chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Miss Brown’s frock was made similarly in white crepe de chene and ivory radium lace with white juliet veil and silver head garland, while her bouquet was of white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids wore gold armlets, the gift of the bridegroom. His gift to the bride was a handsome dressing case.

Mrs. Tomalin, mother of the bride, wore a navy blue tailored coat frock and becoming black hat, while Mrs. Brown, mother of the bridegroom, wore a grey gown and black toque. Other visiting and family guests were:—Mrs. H. Robinson, sister of the bride, who wore a nattier blue embroidered, garbardine coat frock with buff velour hat, gloves and footwear; Mrs. Auket.t, sister of the bride, saxe blue coat frock of morocain, trimmed with silver bead embroidery, and black hat; Mrs. A. Aukett, coat frock of nigger brown garbardine with brown hat to match; Miss Cop.tins, navy coat frock with black hat and furs; Miss Etta Coptins, nattier coat frock and black hat; Miss Ryan, coat frock of embossed velvet in midnight blue with black and blue hat; Miss Watkins, gold brown frock of* knit silk with black hat; Miss Ivy Watkins, nigger brown frock with velvet toque to match. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. J. Tomalin, while the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Joseph G. Brown, as best man, and Mr. Frank Tomalin as groomsman. The wedding* breakfast was held in the Town Hall immediately following the ceremony at the church. The vicar presided, and some 60 guests celebrated with the bride and bridegroom this happy occasion, the usual toasts being honoured and wit and banter causing much merriment.

In the evening a general reception was held in the hall by Mr. and Mrs. Tomalin and family. The, interior was beautifully decorated with streamer canopy over the dancing floor and touches of greenery at the sides. Close on 300 guests attended and to gay music by the railway orchestra and Mr. E. J. Darby joyful dancing was the order of the occasion. The bride and bridegroom were present in the early part of the evening and received the congratulations of their many well wishers. The bridegroom’s connection with Rug-by football in the Putaruru district was marked by the presentation to him of a handsome mantelpiece clock from the United Football Club, of which he is captain and on behalf of which Mi*. John Martin handed over this gift to be added to the many other valuable wedding presents. The happy couple left at 9 p.m. by car on the bridal tour, the bride wearing* a mole-grey coat and skirt of g*a.rbadine with shoes and stockings to match and hat of reseda-green panne velvet.

At the slipper interval at the hall Mr. Tomalin expressed the pleasure of Mrs. Tomalin, himself and family at the large gathering present, and the response was the spontaneous singing* by the company of “ For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.”

BLENNERHASSETT DUX FIELD A very pretty wedding of considerable interest to Matuma.a iv. au-ig; was solemnised on Wednesday, June 19, in the All Saints’ An;, ican Church, Matamata, wh-. n Miss Lily Beatrice, second daughter 01 Mr. and Mrs. G. J.. Duxficld, of Mutamaui, was married to Mr. Claude William Blennerhassett, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Blennerhassett, Peria, Matamata. The Rev. W. E. Connolly was the officiating minister. The church was very tastefully decorated by girl friends of the bride with daphne and heather, whilst pots of palms and asparagus fern were placed about the church and a wedding bell composed of the above-mentioned flowers was suspended over the bridal couple. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, charmingly attired in a beautiful gown of silk crepe morocain daintily trimmed with pearls and orange blossom trailers, the sleeves and side panels beingmade of white silk georgette. She wore cream satin shoes and a beauti-fully-embroidered tulle veil, which hung gracefully from a wreath of orange blossoms. A bouquet of white jonquils and cyclamens intertwined with asparagus and maidenhair fern with cream satin streamers completed an exquisite toilette. The bridesmaid, Miss Edith Duxfield, sister of the bride, wore a very dainty frock of apricot crepe madeline with sleeves and side panels of apricot georgette. She wore a black picture hat with apricot trimmings and carried a pretty bouquet of apricot - tinted flowers, maidenhair fern and asparagus. Mr. B. Blennerhassett supported his brother as best man. After the ceremony, which was fully choral, the bridal couple left the church amid showers of confetti to the strains of Mendelssohn’s “ Wedding March,” played by the church organist, Mr. P. C. Ingham. The party then adjourned to “ Riverdale,” the home of the bride’s parents, where the wedding breakfast Was partaken of and the customary it oasts honoured.

Mrs. Duxfield, mother of the bride, received her guests in a becoming dress of black duchess moussaline relieved with touches of silver, and a very smart black pan velvet hat with silver mountings. She carried a lovely bouquet of violets ancl maidenhair feirn. Mjrs. Blennerhassett, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in a smart mole gaberdine costume with coney fur trimmings, and a, black toque with jet and feather mountings, whilst her bouquet consisted of violets and maidenhair fern. Miss Duxficld, sister of the bride, smart - navy serge costume, with smart .hat to match; Miss A. Duxfield, smart dove grey costume with blue hat; Miss N. Duxfield, navy gaberdine frock and smart grey hat with touches of blue; Miss F. Duxfield, smart fawn morocain frock with hat to match; Miss W. Duxfield, nigger brown dress and smart hat to match; Mrs. A. Duxfield (Raurimu), navy costume and black hat; Mrs. G. Duxfield (Omokoroa), blue costume with hat to match; Mrs. Jack Duxfield (Puketurua), henna costume and hat to match; Miss Ivinloch (Auckland), navy costume and smart hat; Mrs. R. Kinloch (Kaukapakapa), smart grey gaberdine coat frock with hat to match; Mrs. G. Kinloch (Drury), mole charmeuse dress and hat to match; Mrs. McLaren, smart black satin dress and black hat relieved with silver mountings; Miss McLaren, navy costume, smart blue hat; Mrs. N. Blennerhassett, smart blue and fawn crepe de chene frock with pretty hat to match; Mrs. T. Blennerhassett, blue check costume and fox furs; Mrs. Bowler, smart biscuit crepe de chene frock with furs and hat to match*; Mrs. Connolly, smart grey gaberdine frock with blue hat to match.

The newly-married couple left by train for their honeymoon amid showers of confetti and carried with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends lor a happy and prosperous married life. The bride travelled in a very smart tailor-made costume and a chic fawn pan velvet hat with autumn-tinted mountings and fawn velour coat. Mr. and C. W. Blennerhassett ■were the recipients of many beautiful and valuable presents, among which were several cheques. On their return they will take up their residence at Peria, Matamata. In the evening the bride’s parents entertained a number of young friends of the bride and bridegroom and a pleasant time was spent in music and dancing.

CROCOMBE-—COLLINS. The marriage cf Miss Emily Collins, daughter of! Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Collins, of Tahuna, to Mr. R. G. Croeombe, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Croeombe, of Auckland, was solemnised in the church at Tahuna by the Rev. F. Greenwood on Wednesday. Ihe church was prettily decorated for the occasion and the seating accommodation was wall filled. The bride was attired in a cream frock with the usual veil and orange blossoms, and the bridesmaid, a sister of the bride, wore a pink dress. Mr. Frank Croeombe was best man. The reception held in the hall was attended by a large number of guests.