ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 107, 27 July 1927, Page 4

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

REED—KREUTZER The Epsom Presbyterian Church was the scene of a charming wedding yesterday morning when Molly, the only daughter of Mrs. D. Kreutzer, of Epsom, was married by the Rev. W. McDonald to Mr. Robert Edwin Ferris, of Auckland. An uncle of the bride, Mr. P. Wing, gave her away. The bridal toilette was of Valencia blue cloth with ashes of roses embroidery and with it was worn a hat of Naples blue panne velvet and a handsome set of white fox furs. A bouquet of palest pink carnations lent a dainty finish. Miss Ruby Reed attended as bridesmaid, wearing a pretty frock of Pompeian rose crepe de chine with gold embroidery and'a rose toned hat. Deep pink flowers composed her dainty bouquet. Mr. R. Plume acted as best man. KERRISK—TURNWALD The wedding was solemnised at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Hamilton, recently of Violet Mary, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Turnwald, Rukuhia, and Timothy Leo Kerrisk, of Rukuhia, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kerrisk, Wharehuia, Stratford. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Bleakley. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was charmingly attired in a gown of white brocaded velvet, trimmed with costly lace and white sequins.. She also wore an embroidered veil with train, which was arranged with a wreath of orange blossoms in the mop cap style; a shower bouquet of various white flowers and maidenhair fern completed the effect. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Lotty Harrison. The latter was daintily dressed in a coral pink frock with overdress of lemon silk lace, headdress of pink tulle, ornamented with tiny roses of lemon and pink arranged alternately, and carried a bouquet of pink and lemon flowers, maidenhair fern and pink streamers. She also wore a gold circlet brooch, set with amethysts and pearls, the gift of the bridegroom.

Mr. Kerrisk was attended by his brother, Mr. Jim Kerrisk, of Inglewood.

A reception was afterwards held at the Theatre Royal, Hamilton, where a large number of relatives and friends were entertained at the wedding breakfast.

Mrs. Turnwald received her guests dressed in a kingfisher blue silk repp frock with oriental trimmings, coat to match, and hat of black velvet.

Numerous toasts were honoured, after which Mr. and Mrs. Kerrisk left by motor on a honeymoon trip to the South.

The bride’s travelling dress was of wine colour with oriental trimmings, coat and hat to match and handsome fox fur.

In the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Turnwald entertained a large number of friends at their residence, Rukuhia.

LAND—NOAKE A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Te j Aroha, on July 20, when Myrtle Ali berta, the second daughter of Mr. R. W. Noake and the late Mrs. Noake, was married to George Edmund, the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. E- G. Land, of Hamilton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. L. Connolly, and the bride was given away by her father. The bridal gown was of embossed white silk, and over it fell a charming veil of embroidered tulle, caught with a coronet of orange blossoms and pearls. The bride’s bouquet was of spring flowers. Miss Dulcie Noake, who attended as bridesmaid, wore a pretty frock of blue pink crepe fleurette, with a pink hat to tone, and carried a delightful bouquet. Mr. W. Land, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Ideal Tea Rooms, where a large number of guests were received. The bridegroom’s mother wore a handsome wineberry suit, with a hat to tone. The bride’s going-away frock was of cinnamon repp cloth, and with it she wore a chic hat and a beautiful fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. CUTHBERT—BENTLEY A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mark’s Church, Kaponga, recently, when Myrtle, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bentley, was married to Mr. Lewis Cuthbert, third son of Mr. and the late Mrs. F. J. Cuthbert, Remuera, Auckland, the Rev. C. W. Solomon officiating. The bride looked charming in a dainty gown of ivory crepe de chine, with an overdress of accordion pleated ninon. The embroidered tulle veil was mounted on a headdress of tulle finished with pearls and sprays of orange blossoms. A beautiful bridal bouquet of choice white and pale pink flowers, maidenhair and asparagus ferns was carried.

Miss Doris Swadling, cousin of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of powder blue crepe de chine, effectively trimmed with cream lace,

and a fawn picture hat, while a dainty bouquet of freesias was carried. A small niece of the bride, Miss Alison Bentley, dressed in a frock of pale pink, with an overdress of pale blue net, trimmed with tiny pale pink rosebuds, and a headdress of pale pink, and blue daisies, made a charming flower girl.

The church had been most tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. As the bridal party left the church the Wedding March was played by Mrs. Ben ten, Hawera.

The bride’s mother wore a navy blue ensemble costume, with a hat to tone, and carried a lovely hand bouquet of mauve flowers, maidenhair fern, and bronze leaves and streamers of bronze ribbons.

The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Kenneth Bentley as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Parish Hall, when guests numbering 70 from all parts of Taranaki partook of the wedding breakfast. The Rev. Solomon presided, the usual toasts being honoured.

Afterwards, amidst showers of confetti and good wishes, the young couple left by motor-car for the North.

The bride’s travelling costume was of petunia repp, with a fur-trimmed coat and hat of the same shade.

At night Mr. and Mrs. Bentley entertained a party of intimate friends and relatives in the Parish Hall. Cards, and dancing were indulged in and a very enjoyable evening was spent.