WEDDING BELLS.

Putaruru Press, Volume IV, Issue 146, 19 August 1926, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

DINSDALE DUXFIELD. All Saints’ (Anglican) Church, Matamata, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Tuesday, the contracting parties being Miss Edith Maud, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Duxfield, Matamata, and Mr. Charles C. Dinsdale, of Otumoetai, Tauranga. The Rev. C. W. Turner was the officiating minister. The bride entered the church on the arln | of her father, in a charming gown of ivory crepe de chine embroidered in pearls and orange blossom trailers, and wore a beautifully-embroidered tulle veil which hung gracefully from a wreath of orange blossoms. Her bouquet, consisting of white daphne, cyclamens, snowdrops and white heather entertwined with asparagus and maiden hair fern, completed an exquisite toilette. The bridesmaid, Miss Winifred Duxfield, sister of the bride, was attired in a very dainty frock of sunset silk georgette relieved with cream lace and a smart black satin hat with autumn-tinted mount. She carried a sheaf of exquisite irises, with satin streamers to tone. Mr. C. W. Blennerhassett ably carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony, which was fully choral, the bridal party and guests left the church amid showers of confetti, to the strains of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, efficiently played by the church organist, Mr. P. C. Ingham. They then adjourned to “ Riverdale,” the home of the bride’s parents, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of and the customary toasts honoured. Mrs. Duxfield, mother of the bride, received her guests, ’in a becoming dress of navy gaberdine with oriental trimmings and smart black hat; Miss f Duxfield was attired in a navy blue serge costume and blue hat; Miss F. | Duxfield, blue crepe de chine and red j beads; Miss Ivy Duxfield, fawn gaberI dine frock; Mrs. C. W. Blennerhassett (sister of the bride), navy costume, smart hat; Mrs. J. E. Duxfield (Puketurua), navy frock, white hat; Mrs. McLaren (Manawaru, aunt of bride), black repp, silver embroidery; Miss McLaren, cinnamon repp frock, jazz trimming; Mrs. J. McLaren (Okoroire), brown gaberdine, relieved with mauve; Miss Vose (Auckland), fawn gaberdine, oriental trimming; Mrs. C. W. Turner, smart brown costume, fox furs. The newly-wedded couple left by car, carrying with them the best wishes of their friends for a happy married life, the bride travelling in a smart costume of cinnamon repp, with small hat to tone, and a brown velour j coat. Mr. and Mrs. Dinsdale were the , recipients of many beautiful and valuable presents, including several cheques. In the evening the bride’s parents entertained a number of friends and j a very pleasant time was spent in music and dancing, the singing of ■ Auld Lang- Syne ended a happy and j memorable day.

MAUNDER CHANDLER. A very pretty wedding took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, Okoroire, the contracting uaities being Gladys Sophia Chandler, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chandler, of Okoroire, and Lionel Guis Maunder, second son of Mr. arvd Mrs. J. B. Maunder, of Gordonton. Rev. Brion officiated. The bride wore a pretty frock of cream crepe de chene trimmed with lace and silver, the orthodox veil and orange blossom completing a dainty toilette. The bridesmaid (sister of the bride) wore coral pink brocaded satin with veil and wreath of pink flowers. Mr. Richard Maunder (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. There was a large gathering of relatives and friends, and a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of and many good wishes expressed. , HARPER—MAPP. A very pretty wedding of considerable interest, especially to Walton residents, was solemnised Rev. J. A. Kempthorne in St. Matthew’s. Anglican Church, Morrinsville, on Wednesday, when Miss Vera Mapp, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Mapp, of Walton, was married to Mr. Percy Harper, of Netherton, and formerly of Walton. The service was fully choral, Miss Barkley, a friend of the bride, presiding at the organ.

. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was frocked in simple white brocaded satin with godets of silver lace and embroidered tulle veil, the gift of her aunt, and carried a shower bouquet of azalias and hyacinths. She was attended by her sister, Miss Edna Mapp, and cousin, Miss Mavis Mapp, the former wearing a frock of pink satin with godets of silver lace, veil and scarf of tulle, and carrying a bouquet of pink roses and narcissi. Miss Mavis Mapp was similarly attired, the' colour scheme being in apricot, pretty bouquet to match. Mr. Norman Harper, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr. Clifford Mapp, brother of the bride, was groomsman. The bridegroom’s present to the I bride was a pendant and to each of j the bridesmaids a pearl necklace. | The reception was held in the i Lounge Tearooms, about 100 guests j attending. Mrs. Mapp received her I guests in an ensemble suit of bois I rose, smart hat to match, and fur. Among those present were : Mrs. A. Mapp (Stratford), silver grey frock, | fur coat, grey hat ; Mrs. A. Smith , (sister of the bridegroom), nigger I costume, black velour hat ; Miss Besj sie Harper (Hikutaia), black crepe de j chine frock, black hat and sealskin coat ; Miss Bella Harper (Auckland), pink georgette, black hat, coney coat ; Mrs. J. Harper, navy costume, hat to match ; Mrs. W. Mapp, navy costume, black hat, fawn coat and fur ; Miss R. Feakins (Hamilton), pan repp frock, apricot hat, squirrel fur ; Miss D. Feakins, rosewood ensemble, hat to match ; Mrs. Cotter (Katikati), black frock, black hat ; Mrs. Jenkins, saxe blue coat frock, fawn scarf and | hat ; Miss Jenkins, navy coat frock, black velour hat ; Mrs. McLean, biege ensemble, hat to match ; Miss McLean, navy costume, black hat ; Mrs. Harris, nigger silk with fur trimming, nigger hat with osprey ; Miss Barkley, bottle green jumper suit, tomato velvet hat ; Mrs. Gillingham, grey costume, grey hat ; Miss Gillingham, fawn woollen costume, black velour . hat ; Mrs. Dixon, navy coat frock, - black hat, fox fur ; Mrs. Fisk, navy niarocain frock, fawn hat, fawn coat J with lamb’s wool trimming ; Miss j Fisk, bottle-green woollen frock, botj tie-green hat, squirrel fur ; Mrs. i Adams, biege rep frock with pleated skirt, hat to match ; Miss A.dams, pan marocain with oriental trimming, . tomato hat ; Mrs. Fausett, saxe blue frock, black hat and fur ; Miss Fauj sett, fawn woollen costume ; Mrs. N. j Johnston, saxe blue frock ; Miss Shearer (Hamilton), biege ensemble, felt hat to match ; Mrs. Wallace, navy costume, black hat, fox fur ; Miss Kirk, saxe frock, black hat, fox fur ; Mrs. Watson, black frock trimmed with gold, black and gold hat ; Miss Watson, navy costume, black hat ; Miss Nicholls, navy coat frock, fawn felt hat. The bridal couple left by car for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a smart fawn repp frock with coat, hat and fur to match. I The large number of presents included several cheques.

McNAUGHTON LANDMAN. A wedding of considerable interest to Morrinsville, Kereone and Kiwitahi was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Morrinsville, on Wednesday afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr. Joseph Barclay McNaughton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter McNaughton, of Kereone, and Miss Effie Eileen Landman, youngest daughter >x>f the the late Mr. and Mrs. Landman, of Auckland. The bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. Clem Landman, and was attended by Miss Belle McNaughton as bridesmaid Mr. B. J. Pirrit carried out the duties of best man. The bride looked : charming in pale pink; brocaded satin, with. shoes > and veil to match. She. wore the usual blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers. , . The .bridesmaid was attired in floral georgette with hat en suite, and.carried a beautiful posy of violets and primroses. After the ceremony Mr: and Mrs. McMillan, of Iviwitahi, entertained about 50 guests at the wedding breakfast. The bride and groom were the recipients of many presents, included amongst ’ \Vhich-'were a number of cheques. Later in the evening,. amidst showers of confetti and with the best wishes of a large circle of friends and relations, the bridal couple left by train for the north, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride’s travelling frock was an ensemble suit of navy repp and she wore a fawn hat and choker.