Wedding Bells.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 295, 4 July 1929, Page 2

Wedding Bells.

FINLAYSON— DAY. The wedding took place on June 19, at me !i,, iy xrinity Church, Otaiiuhu, of ivxarjoxie, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Day, of Clevedon road, Otahuhu, to Peter (Pat) Finlayscn, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Finlayson, of Matamata. The ceremony was perfomed by the liev. G. ii. beton. The bride, wno entered the church on the arm of her father, woie a becoming gown of j ivory panne velvet, the bouice being | ornamented with rhinestone and pearls. The front portion of the] skirt was draped with silk lace, ( which fell to form the uneven hemline. A filmy veil of silk net with I coronet of orange blossoms and a I beautiful shower bouquet completed | a charming toilette. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Olive Day, of Tamahere, as bridesmaid, attired in a dainty frock of mauve georgette with tight-fitting bodice and belt of gold lame, the skirt being composed of tiny frills. With this was worn a headdress of mauve tulle and gold leaves. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of mauve flowers. Little Heather Quick was in attendance and wore a sweetly pretty frock of shell pink crepe de chine, trimmed with frills and silver ornaments, her headdress being of pink tulle and silver leaves. Her posy was of pink flowers to tone with her frock.

The duties of best man were ably carried cut by Mr. Daniel Finlayson, brother of the bridegroom, and those of usher by Mr. A. Godbehere, brother-in-law of the bride. After the ceremony a reception was held at Kingsford Hall. The bride’s going-away frock was of midnight blue wool crepe de chine, made in the new flared effect, with razor pleatings. With this was worn a felt hat of fawn and blue, and a handsome fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom.

GRAHAM—JONES. The marriage took place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Matamata, on Wednesday, of Eunice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, of Okauia, to John Graham, of Okauia, formerly of Yorkshire, England. Rev. A. C. Hampton officiated, and Mrs. Hampton played the wedding music. The bride wore a lovely white satin beaute frock, featuring longsleeves and an uneven hemline. Her prettily embroidered veil was of ivory net and was arranged at the head with a wreath of orange blossoms. A beautiiul shower bouquet of white roses and jonquils, maidenhair and asparagus fern was carried. Mr. J. Jones gave his daughter away. The bridesmaid, Bliss Gladys Jones, sister of the bride, wore a briar-rose pink satin frock, the skirt of which fell to points at each side. A headdress of tulle and a bouquet of roses were of the same shade as the frock and finished a very pretty toilette. Mr. F. Pooke was best man. At the reception in the Kensington, Mrs. Jones received her guests in a frock of royal nattier blue wool crepe de chine with which was worn a hat of fawn and cerise felt. The flowers carried were violets. On the evening following the wedding an enjoyable social party was held in the Okauia Public Hall in celebration of the event. Nearly two hundred friends attended, despite the very inclement weather. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones were j present as host and hostess. The i hall had been prettily decorated, and j the efforts to make the evening a I really enjoyable one met with due success. Music for dancing was played by Mesdames S. Fead. A. Turtle and A. J. Carter. Mr. Hindel was violinist. Their services were much appreciated. Items rendered and loudly applauded were recitations bv Blr. E. C. Mac Cormack and Blr. F. W. H. Mason; songs, Blessrs. S. Price and Mac Cormack. After an enjoyable supper, Mr. A. J. Carter proposed the health of the bride and bridevroom. Mr. Graham responded suitably. HODGE—J AGGER.

The marriage of Constance, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jagger, of Matamata, to Mr. Roy Hodge, of Matamata, formerly of Taranaki, was solemnised at All Saints’ Church, Matamata, on Tuesday. Rev. C. W. Turner officiated. The church was artistically decorated by friends of the bride, the ornamentation consisting of white heather, and greenery. Mr. Schofield was organist. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked beautiful in an elegant gown of ivory satin beaute, which featured a scalloped hemline drooping at the back. The veil of deep cream tulle was embroidered in silk, and from a dainty capette ornamented with orange blossoms fell a long train. A shower bouquet of cream jonquils was carried. Miss Edna Stewart was bridesmaid and wo'-e a daffodil-shaded period frock, the ankle-length skirt of which was made up of tiny silk net frills and was attached to a bodice of satin beaute. The flowers carried were daffodils and yellow jonquils. Tn attendance also w T ere little Phyllis and Kathleen Jagger, sisters of the bride. Their damtv frocks were of silk net, with frilled

skirts which almost touched the ground. Ail the bridesmaids wore jJutch caps of tulle to match their frocks. 'The two wee girls carried white riboon crooks around which large bows of tulle were tied. The shade of Phyllis frock was lilac, and Kathleen’s pastel leaf green. The best man was Mr. A. Hodge, brother of the bridegroom. The reception was held at the Rialto, where Mrs. Jagger received her guests in a smart frock of navy and scarlet repp. She carried a bouquet of violets and buddilea. The bride’s travelling gown was of nut-brown chiffon velvet and was worn with coat, hat, shoes and gloves to match.

After a motor tour of the North Island Mr. and Mrs. Hodge will reside in Matamata. I-STEEL—BIDDICK. A pretty wedding was solemnised I in St. Matthew’s (Anglican) Church, 1 Morrinsville, on Wednesday after- I noon, when Miss T .!dna Steel, eldest ! daughter of Blr. and Mrs. C. J. Steel, of Blorrinsville, was married to Mr. Edgar Biddick, of Hamilton, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Biddick, of Wanganui. Rev. F. W. Wilkes performed the ceremony. The bride entered the church on her father’s arm, wearing a beauti- . ful dress of white satin charmeuse, I with a single flounce, and silver | streamers flowing from a shoulder posy. Her flowing veil was of white tulle, while a bouquet of white roses and maidenhair fern was carried. Silver shoes completed a dainty toilette. The bride was supported by three bridesmaids. Miss Olga Mortensen, of Te Kuiti, wore a blue frilled georgette frock, Miss Blyrtle Steel lavender georgette, smocked at the waist with pink, and Miss Olive Steel pale pink georgette frilled with i pink roses. All wore dainty headdresses of tulle with sequins and leaves, and carried bouquets of soring flowers. The best man was Mr. J. K. Biddick, of Ngaruawahia, and the groomsmen were Messrs. W. Apted (Te Kuiti) and R. Steel (Blorrinsville). A reception was held at the Blasonic Hall after the ceremony, Mrs. Steel receiving the guests in a dress of navy blue crepe de chine with black satin coat and hat to tone, and bouquet of violets. The counle 'eft for their honeymoon. the bride’s travelling dress being blue chenille velour, pin tucked, with black satin coat, fur and fawn hat.

On their return Blr. and Mrs. BicldicK will taue up their residence at Hamilton.

Among the guests were:—Blr. and Mis. S. Watson (Pio Fio), Mr. and. Mrs. Blorrison (Hamilton), Miss Clough Mr. and Blrs. McKeown (Te Aroha), Mr. and Mrs. W. Blorrice and Blisses J. and G. Blorrice, Miss V. Blorter.sen (Auckland), Bliss Barrett (Coromandel), Mrs. E. Jackson, Blrs. D. Coghill, Mrs. L. Faulkner, Miss R. Brooks, Miss D. Ganley. Mr. Mulcahy, Mr. Apted (Te Kuiti), Blr. Hunt, Mr. Hobbs, Blr. Mallett, Mr. E. Greig, and Mr. Batson (Te Awamutu).

A very bright dance was held in the evening at the residence of Mr. and Blrs. Steel, Allen street. CONNING—SCOTT. A pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. J. H. Starnes at the Presbyterian Church, Morrinsville, on Wednesday, June 19. The contracting parties were Arthur Henry Conning, son of Mr. E. Conning, Wardville, and Fanny Brown Scott, youngest daughter of Blrs. J. Scott, of Ngarua, and the late Blr. R-. Scott. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. J. L. Scott, wore a dainty frock of ivory crepe de chine over shell pink, and em~ ] broidered viel and orange blossom I coronet, and carried a bouquet of ] white roses and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by her sister (Miss Blary Scott), who wore a pretty frock of powder blue crepe de chine, with gold lace and hat to tone. Blr. E. J. Conning, twin brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The bride travelled on her honeymoon in a blue costume and fox fur and hat to match.