AN EVENING WEDDING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 187, 28 October 1927, Page 4

AN EVENING WEDDING

PHILLIPS—PARSONS All Saint’s Church, Ponsonby, was the scene on Wednesday evening of a charming wedding, when Gertrude Iris Parsons, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parsons, of Herne Bay, was married to Alan Scarborough, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Phillips, of Manurewa. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of ivory silk georgette daintily trimmed with silver lace, over which fell a delicate tulle and lace veil, held in place with a bandeau of silver tissue and sprays of orange blossoms. An exquisite bouquet of spring blossoms completed the bride’s toilette. Attending the bride was Miss Doris Phillips, wearing a pretty frock of silken lace over shell crepe de chine, with head-dress and shower bouquet to tone. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Arthur Parsons, brother of the bride as best man. The service was conducted by Canon Young, and Miss K. Phillips presided at the organ. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s mother, Wallace Road, Herne Bay. Mrs. Parsons received her guests in a smart suit of navy silk repp, with hat to match. Mrs. Joseph Phillips, mother of the groom, was gowned in a smart model of navy bengaline with small hat to tone. The bride travelled in an ensemble suit of navy sedan cloth, relieved with pillar-box red, with a close fitting hat to match. A MASKED BALL AT ST. CUTHBERT’S St. Cutlibert’s Hall was the scene of great revelry last evening, when the committee held its masked ball. The hall, which was gaily decorated, made an attractive setting to the many gorgeously attired dancers who danced to the splendid music. The judging of the costumes was a most difficult task, and after careful consideration the judge, Dr. Buckley Turkington, awarded the prizes as follows: Best fancy dress, men—Mr. Kerr, Indian rajah; lady—Mrs. Blanks, Egyptian princess; most original man. Mr. Des Forges, coster; lady, Mrs. L. Trevartehen, lavender lady; special, Mrs. Sangabeer, baby face. Among others in fancy costumes were:—• Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, Italians; Miss Hiscock and Miss A. Smith, courtiers; Mr. and Mrs. Henderson, carnival; Mrs. Kerr, butterfly; Miss Lancaster, shell; ■ Miss Moffltt, Russian dancer; Mrs. Osborne, rose; Mrs. G. Hammond, Rumanian; Mr. AY. Hammond, toreador; Miss Lancaster, Chinese lady; Miss Sannan, Eastern dancer; Mrs. Somerville, red Pierrette; Miss D. Mackay, Vanity; Miss M. Mackay, Little Eva; Miss Gray, gipsy; Miss Spinks, Grecian lady; Miss O. Smith, Egyptian; Mrs. Sherlock, umbrella; Mrs. Cave, queen of clubs; Miss Binney, Victorian; Mrs. Rhodes, harlequinette; Mr. Daley, pierrot; Miss Collins, rajah; Mrs. Clark, Egyptian lady; Mrs. A. Brown, Persian lady; Mr. Brown, herald; Miss Corrie, Tudor period; Miss D. Corrie, Arabian girl; Miss M. Nolan, Little Girl Blue; Miss AVinton, jazz herald; Miss Glover, columbine; Mrs. F. Hammond, court dress: Mrs. McGuinness, Eastern lady; Mrs. Burns, Pierrette; Mrs. Clarke, Itaiian; Mr. Cormack, Spaniard; Mrs. AVooderson, barlequinette; Miss Lannam, eipsy; Mr. Clark, carnival; Mrs. Brown. Chinese lady: Miss M. Gourdie, Alice Blue Gown; Miss R. Gourdie, Japanese lady. QUEEN CARNIVAL DANCE AT PAPAKURA FOR SPORTS CANDIDATE A very jolly little dance was held in the Paragon Theatre last evening by the supporters of the “Sports Queen,” Miss Mildred Francis, in connection with the forthcoming carnival to celebrate the Papakura School Jubilee. A very enjoyable time was spent by the dancers, for whom alluring music was provided by P. Hardman’s orchestra. Among those present were: Miss Mildred Francis (Sports Queen), Duchess blue georgette frock with silver , XMiss M. Clark, hyacinth blue frock of Miss C. AVood, pale blue crepe de chine with silver sequins. Miss Kenwood, rose pink crepe de chine frock with flowers to tone. Miss Dryland, frock' of cyclamen taffetas. Miss Bonnie, apricot .satin frock with lace panels. Miss I. Turner, frock of geranium pink satin and lace. Miss I. Searle, iris mauve frock of georgette. Miss M. Smith, *cherry red crepe de chine frock. Mrs. Bilkey, frock of wine crepe de chine. Miss Hollis, frock of shell pink taffetas. Miss Flemming, opal blue frock of georgette with lace insets. Miss Tuckey, frock of white satin. Miss Cosgrave, beech brown panne velvet frock. Miss Clark, dove grey georgette frock. Miss Rowe, lavender crepe de chine frock. Miss Green, apple green georgette frock. Miss J. Milne, viola mauve georgette frock with spray at waistline. Miss M. Bradburn, sea green taffeta frock. Miss Harris, hydrangea blue frock of crepe de chine. A SPRING FAIR The Papakura Methodist Church held a “Spring Fair” in the Methodist Hall yesterday afternoon and evening. The function, which was very successful and largely attended, was opened by the Rev. W. J. Elliott, who wished the church’s annual effort much success. In the everting a very enjoyable concert was given by the following artists: Mrs. R. Lever, Mrs. G. AY. Connel, Miss Eunice Laing, Miss H. Beams, Miss Laura Brown (the School Queen), Rev. AY. J. Elliott and Mr. T. C. Seaton. The following were the stall-holders:— Plain AYork Stall.—Mrs. AY. J. Elliott and Mrs. Sam Evans. Apron Stall. —Mesdames AY. Richardson, senr. and B. Huckstep. Sweet Stall.—Mesdames East and G. Markwick. Cake Stall.—Mesdames AY. Boagey and N. AA'illiamson. Bible Class Stall.—Mrs. J. Seaton and Miss Ivy Richardson. Produce Stall. —Mesdames E. C. Johnson and T. Dickey. Bran Tub. —Mrs. Haig. Doll Stall.—Mesdames G. Burgess. W. L. Elliott and L. Smeed. Tea Rooms.-—Mesdames Pulliam, Fraser and Auckett. The stalls were prettily decorated with peach blossoms and greenery and were much admired. The financial result of the sale is expected to reach £IOO