WOMAN’S WORLD

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 248, 2 August 1928, Page 2

WOMAN’S WORLD

Wedding Bells.

FINDLAY—CURPHEY. A popular Tauhei wedding was celebrated at Knox Presbyterian Church, Morrinsville, on Wednesday, wnen Miss Jessie Elizabeth Findlay, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Findlay, Tauhei, was married to Mr. Frank Curphey, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Curphey, Liverpool, England. Rev. J. H. Starnes, 8.A., conducted the ceremony. The church, which was packed, was beautifully decorated by the bride’s friends. Heather and spring flowers were arranged tastefully, an arch and wedding bell giving an artistic effect. The bride, who entered on the arm of her father, looked charming in a > pale pink frock of accordeon-pleated crepe de chine with silk lace, finished with diamante buckle and orange blossom. A pale pink veil was worn, surmounted by a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of jonquils, daphne and maidenhair fern, with long satin streamers. Miss Ethel Findlay, the bride’s sister, carried out the duties of bridesmaid. She was prettily attired in pale blue crepe de chine and silver lace, with diamante trimming, silver headband and silver shoes. Her bouquet was of spring flowers and fern. Mr. E. Tyler was best man. Miss Jack,. of Tauhei, presided at the organ. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Lounge Tearooms, a large number of guests being entertained. The hostess, Miss Findlay, wore a dress of fawn marocain with henna coat and hat to match. Among those present were Mrs. Knight (Matamata), Mrs. Clegg (Cambridge), Miss Edwards (Hamilton), Miss Arthur (Te Pahu), Miss Rowe (Tauranga), Mr. and Mrs. Crawford (Hamilton) and Mr. Qualtrough (Te Aroha). The breakfast was an enjoyable affair, the well-laden tables being decorated with bowls of jonquils and trailing fronds of smilax. The usual toasts were honoured and a number of congratulatory telegrams were read.

The couple left later, amid the good wishes of their friends and showers of confetti, for their honeymoon, which is being spent in Auckland. The bride travelled in a smart fawn repp frock and fox-glove coat with hat to match.

Mr. and Mrs. Curphey are very popular in the district and were the recipients of numerous valuable gifts. On their return from their honeymoon they propose to reside at Tauhei.

WILLIAMSON—EDWARDS. Considerable interest was created by the wedding of Carl, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Williamson, Devonport, and Lilian, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Edwards, Matamata. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. W. Turner at 7 p.m. on Saturday in All Saints’ Anglican Church, Matamata. The church was filled to overflowing. Mr. Ingham presided at the organ. Afterwards the bride’s parents entertained a large number of guests at the Kensington, where supper was served, followed by dancing. Miss Babs Edwards and Miss R. Williamson, sisters of the bride and, bridegroom, were the bridesmaids. Mr. J. MeLachlan (Auckland) was best man and Mr. Charles Edwards was groomsman.

The bride’s gown was made in a waterfall effect with drooping skirt, in cloth of gold, sleeveless bodice cut low at the back, medallions and petals of the same material being used for the trimmings. The period veil of gold tulle edged with metal lace, with rolled cloth of gold across the crown, was most becoming. A gold snake slung down the back, and gold hose and shoes, with an exquisite bouquet of purple Spanish irises and violets with streamers to tone, perfected a charming toilette. The bridesmaids were gowned alike in mauve shot taffeta, the drooping skirt and slashing hip bow being touched with gold tissue. Juliet caps of this material, gold shoes and hose and posies of golden flowers toned perfectly. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards received their guests at the top of the stairs, where also stood Mr. and Mrs. Carl Williamson. Mrs. Edwards was attired in black marocain and guipure lace and a black felt hat. She carried a beauttU ful bouquet of violets. Mrs. C. R. Williamson, the bridegroom’s mother, wore black crepe de chine and a velvet hat and coat and carried a bouquet of autumn-shaded flowers.

I The guests were : Mr. and Mrs. C. i R- Williamson (Devonport), Mr. and j Mrs. Julius Williamson (Mayor and Mayoress of Takapuna), Mr. J. Williamson junior, Mrs. Blechyden and Mrs. Dibley (Auckland, sisters of the ‘ bridegroom), Mr. and Mrs. R. Holmes , (Matamata), Mr. and Mrs. W. Were , (Matamata), Mr. and Mrs. Pepper- | corn (Cambridge), Mr. and Mrs. j Rathbone (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. I Egan (Matamata), Mr. and Mrs. W. ! Livingstone (Matamata), Mr. and ! Mrs. Blomfield (Takapuna), Mrs. ! Bywaters (Auckland), Mr. and Mrs. Woodhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Wilding, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Stubbing, Mr. and Mrs. J. Carruthers, Mr. and Mrs. Stan. Holland, Miss Robertson (Hamilton), Mr. and Mrs. Clyff Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. T. J.- Underwood, Mr. and Mrs. L. Flower, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Bell, Mi*, and Mrs. J. B. Knyvett, Mr. and Mrs. J. Headon, Mr. and Mrs. F. Crawford, Mrs. McCardle, Miss Stanley, Miss Hyde (Auckland), Miss Robinson, Miss Poole (Auckland), Miss Fenwick (Auckland), Misses and Mrs. Kusabs, Miss O’Hara, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. W. Wynn (Hamilton), Miss Cummings, Miss Alma Moore (Auckland), Messrs. G. Philpott, Fitzgerald, A. Hill (Gisborne), W. R. Blomfield (Takapuna),. Ray Clarke, Bagnall (Auckland), L. Stevens (Auckland), Corbett, H. Bailey, H. Ensor, T. Stanley. The bride and bridegroom will spend their honeymoon in Honolulu, leaving by the Aorangi. The bride’s travelling costume was rose-beige beaute satin under a coat of black ling-velvet and fitch fur. She wore a felt hat, slashed with fawn, with fur, shoes, gloves and handbag to match.