ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 219, 5 December 1927, Page 4

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

BRAKE—CUTFORTH A quiet wedding took place at the Whangarei Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, when Eva, the eldest daughter of Mr. F. Cutforth, was married to Gilbert Frank, son of Mr. J. Brake, of Kent Road. The Rev. G. W. Lochore performed the ceremony in a beautifully-decorated church. The service was choral, Mr. S. B. Dunn officiating at the organ.

The bride was given away by her father, and wore a very pretty frock of peche crepe de chine, with panels of cream lace. A hand-embroidered veil of Brussels net was caught with a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet of stocks, maiden-hair fern and streamers. Attending the bride were her sister and the sister of the groom, both of whom were frocked in powder-blue crepe de chine, with waistline rosettes of blue satin. They wore cream Dolly Varden hats, trimmed with blue, and each carried a bouquet of pink carnations, pink rosebuds and maiden-hail f °Mr. F. Timms was best man. STONEX —BARRATT A pearl-trimmed frock of heavy French crepe, de chine was worn by Ethel, the third daughter of Mrs. Barratt of Melbourne, when she was married’at St. Matthew’s Church by Canon Grant Cowen to Percy, the eldest son of Mrs. J. Stonex, of Mount Eden. Her frock was made on attractively simple lines, and over it was arranged a lono embroidered veil of white tulle, caught with a coronet of orange blossoms and pearls. The bridal bouquet was of lilies and carnations. Two maids attended the bride, the Misses G. Garratt and Mavis Stonex, who wore pretty frocks of almond green and rose du Barri crepe de chine respectively. Their dainty headdresses were of tulle to harmonise with their frocks, and they each carried a charming little bouquet in matching tones. . _ The bride was given away by her cousin, Mr. Ensor, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. L. Stonex as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at which a large number of guests were received by the mother of the bridegroom, who wore a becoming frock of black georgette inset with Oriental lace, and a black crinoline hat. * When the bride and groom left later for a wedding tour, the former wore a smart ensemble of navy blue with a rose visca hat and a grey fox fur. GRIGG—EDWARDS. I Miss Myrtle Melbina Edwards, only ! daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Edwards, of Grey Lynn, was married in St. Matthew’s Church recently to Mr. I Louis Stuart Grigs, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Grigg, of Point Chevalier. Canon Grant Cowen officiated, The bride wore a dainty frock of white taffeta with a hem of white net prettily trimmed with small sprays of orange blossom. Her tulle veil formed a train and was finished with a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses and Christmas lilies. Tho bridesmaids were Miss Jean Grigg, wearing a frock of beech brown taffeta, and Miss Rhoda Evans and Miss Olive Evans, whose dainty frocks were of viola mauve and ruched taffeta. Their head-dresses were of tulle and they carried shower bouquets of flowers toning with their frocks. Mr. C. Grigg*, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride was given away by her father. CRUM—VALLANCE The marriage of Miss Eleanor Dolores Vallance, only daughter of Mr. W. Vallance, of Windsor Road, Avondale, and the late Mrs. Vallance, to Mr. Jack Albert Crum, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Crum, of New Lynn, took place in St. Jude’s Church, Avondale. The Revs. A. Drake and H. R. Jacks officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of cream satin with skirt of chiffon tiers edged with silver lace and a veil with coronet of orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. Miss E. Potter was bridesmaid and wore a pretty little frock of hyacinth blue georgette with a Juliette cap of silver. Pier bouquet was of carnations and sweet peas. Mr. W. R. Vallance was best man. LITTLE—WALKER When Rita, the youngest daughter of Mrs. W. J. Walker, of St. Andrew's Road, Epsom, was married on Saturday afternoon at St. Andrew’s Church to Mr. Bertram Little, she wore a dainty frock of ivory crepe de chine effectively banded with silver lace. Over it was arranged a pretty veil of embroidered lace that was caught to her head with a circlet of orange blossoms. From the wreath the veil fell in long folds to form a train. Miss Edna Walker, who attended the bride, wore a charming little frock of peach-coloured taffeta, lightly trimmed with blue. With it she wore a hat of crinoline straw trimmed to tone, and she carried a bouquet of delphiniums. The marriage was conducted by the Rev. F. P. de L. Willis, and the bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. George Walker. Mr. Ralph Walker acted as best man. MISS KITTY TOBIAS Miss Kitty Tobias, of Devonport, whose marriage takes place shortly, has been the recipient of a number of parties, the most recent of which included one given by Miss Kitty Gold, of Williamson’s Avenue, which took the form of a very enjoyable kitchen evening. Miss Bernstone, of Kelmarna Avenue, Herne Bay, also gave a charming little crockery afternoon in honour of Miss Tobias, when a large number of useful gifts were showered upon the bride to be. Woollen socks and stockings will last longer if they are covered with close darning at the toes and heels before they are used.

The annual fancy fair conducted by the Anglican Ladies’ Guild was held in the Public Hall, Waiuku, on Wednesday last and proved a great success. The fair was opened by Mr. W. L. West, chairman of the Waiuku Town Board, who complimented the church on having such a strong band of enthusiastic workers, and after explaining the objects of the fair, wished it every success. One of the chief attractions during the afternoon was the baby show, which brought forward good entries. Dr. C. E. Howden and Miss Cousins, matron of the Franklin Memorial Plospital, acted as judges, and made the following awards: Eight months and under, Alexander Grimmond, 1; 16 months and under, Lois Ellen Jackson, 1; two years and under, Graham Adlington, 1. The stallholders were as follow: Produce: Mesdames Barnaby, Sedgwick, McGechie and Miss Browne. Plain Sewing: Mesdames Robinson, Woodward, Forbes and Miss S. C. Bregmen. Fancy: Mesdames Pickard and S. Harvey. Sweets: Mesdames James, Elmsby, Duff and L. M. Barriball. Outdistricts: Mesdames Jones, Henry, Walmsley and Miss Swanwick and Miss Kelland. Christmas Tree: Mrs. E. E. Deed and Misses M. Vaughan and L. Robinson. Tea Rooms: Mesdames Brown, Wells, Fussell, Farrelly, T. Miller, Grimmer and Misses Neil, Robinson, Masters (2), Thomson and Sibley (2). Hoop-La: Mr. O. Henry. Competitions: Miss Hay. Baby Show: Mrs. Grimmer. During the afternoon various competitions were held, besides which a much appreciated musical programme was contributed. AT DIXIELAND Clyde Howley and his International Orchestra added to their popularity at Dixieland on Saturday evening, when they favoured the throng of dancers who were present with a new selection of tuneful dance numbers. The cabaret was, as it always is gay with balloons and flowers and streamers, and made a delightful background for the many dainty frocks worn by the fairer sex, among whom were; Mrs. C. Montague, in a frock of silver tissue. _ , , Mrs. Spencer Stratton, Sydney, wisteria georgette frock panelled with silver lace. Mrs. S. Rathbone, frock of eau de nil crepe de chine. Mrs. G. Anston, Invercargill, frock of old gold satin with lemon and gold appliqUMrs. T. Eady, frock of shaded violet Graham, frock of fuchsia shot taffetas with silver and blue trimming. Mrs. J. Arnold, cornflower blue ninon and beige lace. Mrs. Court, frock of opal blue crepe de chine with daffodil embroidery. Mrs. Houghton, primrose frock of frilled taffetas. f _ _ , . Mrs. E. W. Jennings, sequined frock of georgette. . „ ~ , Miss G. Teasdale, frock of gold lace and cyclamen shawl. _ . , Miss C. Turner, rose du barri frock and shawl to tone. Miss N. Marshall, floral mnon over petunia georgette. Miss Johnstone, ivory panne velvet with delphinium blue relief. Miss L. Abernethy, frock of parchment ta Miss S *J. Nolan, beaded frock of ivory Se Miss U Jean Gordon, diamente trimmed frock of white georgette. Miss M. Gaspard, frock of flame georSe Miss N. Casey, white georgette frock. Miss I. Casey, spring green georgette and silver. „ , . . _ Miss B. Molloy, flame and beige embossed velvet Irock. , , Miss M. Jones, apple green frock of P£ M?ss V Gaudin, frock of white taffetas. Miss V. Henley, rose pink georgette frock trimmed with silver. Miss Macindoe, black taffetas and gold lace. BRIDES-ELECT HONOURED MISS FRANCES LLOYD Miss Frances Lloyd, whose wedding takes place this month, was the guest of honour at a delightful little party given on Saturday evening by Miss H. Johnston and Miss B. Paterson, of Grange Road. The house was prettily decorated with flowers and streamers and bridge and dancing were enjoyed. Miss Johnston wore a slightly draped frock of apricot georgette with a gold shoulder posy when receiving the guests. Miss Paterson’s frock was of French grey georgette over ecru lace, and made with a finely pleated skirt. Miss Lloyd wore a frock of embossed chenille georgette in a tone of leafgreen, lightly trimmed with soft grey fur. Mrs. J. Laird was wearing a frock of white georgette with opal and rose sequined embroideries. Mrs. F. H. Hulbert wore an embroidered frock of briar rose georgette. Mrs. Phillips was in a rose pink georgette frock with multi-coloured beading. Mrs. J. Shackleford wore a frock of lilac blue georgette over rose-coloured taffetas, trimmed with bands of ruched taffetas. Miss V. Goldwater, tiered frock of maize georgette with band and bouffant bow of rose and apricot shot taffetas.

When doing the first round of crochet on material it is often hard to keep the stitches evenly spaced. Before starting, run round with the machine having first taken the thread out of the needle; then crochet into the holes left by the needle.