Wedding Bells.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 308, 3 October 1929, Page 2

Wedding Bells.

I STURKOCK—LAIRD. 'At St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, on Tuesday, a pretty wedding "was solemnised between Bessie Lockhart, younger daughter of ’Mr. and Mrs. James D. Laird, of Te Poi, Matamata, and William Robert Sturrock, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Sturrock, of Hastings. Rev. H. G. Gilbert officiated. The bride’s gown was of soft ivory satin trimmed with old lace. Her hand-embroidered tulle veil was held by a chaplet of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of cyclamen, fresias and white heather, tied with white satin ribbons. The bride entered the church with her father and was attended by her sister, Miss Agnes Laird. The best man was Mr. Keith Sturrock, brother of the groom.

Miss Laird’s frock was of ivoij crepe de chine embroidered in periwinkle blue. She wore a black crinoline hat and carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers in shades of pink. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Centreway, where the bride’s mother, wearing a smart suit of navy crepe de chine, with black hat and fox furs, received the guests. The newly-married couple left on a tour of the North Island for their honeymoon, the bride’s travelling suit being of. Betty blue wool crepe de chine with hat to tone, and grey opossum fur-trimmed coat. _ They wfl 1 make their home in Hastings.

ANDERSON—WHITWORTH.

Rev. Father J. McMonagle, at the Catholic Cathedral, Barbadoes street, Christchurch, officiated at the nuptial mass when Edith Alice, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Whit- j worth, of Matamata, was united in marriage to Mr. Stanley J. Anderson, of Christchurch, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, of MangapeVu. Mr. T. S. Whitworth accompanied his daughter to the altar. The bride wore a graceful longsleeved gown of cream satin beaute featuring an uneven hemline and trimmed with opalescent lace. A tong veil of ivory tulle was caught to the head by clusters of orange blossom, jjer shower bouquet was of all cream flowers and asparagus fern. Miss Marjorie Whitworth, sister of the bride, wore a becoming frock of lemon crepe de chine, the skirt of which was tiered, each flounce being knife-pleated. A waist-length cape fell from the shoulders and was ot the same shade and material as the frock. A large picture hat of lemon silk straw and a shower bouquet of mauve and primrose flowers completed a very dainty toilette. In attendance as best man was Mr. J. M. O’Halloran, of Christchurch. Miss Marjorie Whitworth, sister of the bride, received the guests at the reception.

The bride’s travelling ensemble was a very smart one of blue and grey silk bengaline. Her blue coat was trimmed with grey fur, and her shoes, hat and bag were of the same 1 soft shade. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Anderson’s future residence will be in Riccarton. SCHOFIELD—SMITH. A wedding of interest to Te Puninga and Tatuanui residents was solemnised by Rev. J. H. Starnes in Knox Presbyterian Church, Morrinsville, on Thursday, when Miss Ethel Mary Wallace Smith was married to Mr. Shepherd Schofield. Both /artAs formerly resided at Burnley, Lancashire, England.

The bride, -who was given away by Mr. J. E. Wilson, of Te Puninga, wore pale grey crepe de chine with pink and mauve hat and a beautiful oouquet of pink and mauve flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Hinemoa Hollard, whose dress was of pale blue georgette, and Miss Ella Blue, who wore maize rayon. Both carried pretty bouquets to match their frocks. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. T. Schofield, brother of the bridegroom, and those of groomsman by Mr. Keith Blue.

After the ceremony a reception was held in the Lounge Tearooms, where 40 guests gathered to wish the young couple happiness and the best of luck in New Zealand, where they have decided to settle and farm.

A kitchen tea and welcome evening was accorded Mr. and Mrs., Schofield at the Brookfield Hall on Saturday, when about 50 people gathered to welcome the newly-married couple. A large assortment of useful gifts was presented. Supper was provided by the ladies.

Speaking on behalf of the residents, Mr. N. J. Humphreys welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Schofield to the district and wished them success ancjl happiness in the future. Mr. Schofield replied, expressing the thanks of his wife and himself for the welcome gifts. Musical honours followed.

Dancing continued until midnight, Miss Dakers, Messrs. R. Patterson and S. Schofield being the pianists. Mr. G. Dakers carried out the duties of M.C.

ANDERSON—WHITE. The marriage was celebrated in Hamilton recently of Miss Catherine H. White, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silas White, of “ Kilkerran,” Motumaoho, Morrinsville, and Alan Edward, second son of Mrs. N. J. Anderson, of Mangere Crossing, and the late Mr. N. G. Anderson, late of Whangaripo, North Auckland. Later Mr. and Mrs. Anderson left by car for Auckland.