FEMININE REFLECTIONS

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 224, 10 December 1927, Page 20 (Supplement)

FEMININE REFLECTIONS

TRAILING CLOUDS OF TULLE

Sheaf of Christmas Lilies BRIDES WHOM THE SUN SHONE ON

ANDERSON —CHESTNUT Petalled ivory georgette prettily arranged over palest rose-pink satin, fashioned the attractive wedding gown worn by Agnes Amelia, the third daughter of the late Air. and Airs. Robert Chestnut, of Mairoa, Te Kuiti, when she was married at the Beresford Street Congregational Church on Thursday afternoon to James Henry, the fourth son of Mrs. C. Anderson, of Dominion Road. The bride wore a dainty veil of embroidered tulle held with a pretty little Juliette cap of silver lace and orange blossoms and carried a charming sheaf of white carnations and Christmas lilies. The Rev. Lionel B. Fletcher performed the ceremony and Miss Wrigley officiated at the organ. The bride was given away by Air. J. Livesey, of Helensville, and the bridegroom was attended by Air. W. Saunders as best man and Mr. Phillip Anderson as groomsman. The Misses Doris Anderson and Dolly Wood attended the bride, the former wearing a pretty frock of apricot georgette banded with satin, with picture hat to tone, and carrying a bouquet of pale gold roses, and the j latter in a frock of mignonette green j crepe de chine relieved with insets of a Sahara toning, with becoming hat i in a harmonising shade. She also carried a dainty bouquet. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Holly Tea Rooms, where Mrs. J. Livesey, of Helensville, acted as hostess and received a large number of guests. The rooms had been attractively decorated with pasteltinted sweet peas and other beautiful flowers. Airs. Livesey wore a smart frock of French-grey charmeuse, with hat to tone, and carried a pretty bouquet. Airs. Anderson, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of black brocaded crepe de chine and a black satin hat and coat. When the bride and groom left later for a wedding tour the former wore a smart ensemble of rose du Barri crepella with touches of powder-blue and a hat in the same tones.

GRIGG—EDWARDS When Myrtle Melbina, the only ! daughter of Mr. and Airs. H. H. Ed- J wards, of Grey Lynn, was married at ; St. Matthew’s Church, to Louis Stuart, j the eldest son of Mr. and Airs. D. L. Grigg, of Point Chevalier, she chose a dainty frock of white taffetas made in bouffant stylo with a deep transpar- ; ent hem of net over which strayed a pretty trimming of sprays of orange ; blossoms. A billowing veil of tulle was ar- j ranged under a chaplet of orange bios- | soms, and fell, like a cloudy train ; around her. A bouquet of white roses and Christmas lilies completed her toilette. The marriage service was con- ■ ducted by Canon Grant Cowen and tile bride was given away by her ■ father. The bridegroom was attended | by Air. C. Grigg as best man. Miss Rhoda Evans, a cousin of the 1 bride, was chief bridesmaid, and wore an attractive little frock of taffetas in a pretty tone of wistaria mauve. The frock was made on simple lines and ; took its distinction from a rucked taffetas hem. A head-dress of swathed tulle in a harmonising tint was worn and she carried a bouquet of mauve sweet peas. Aliss Olivo Evans, also a cousin of the bride, was train-bearer, and wore a miniature version of the chief bridesmaid’s toilette. Aliss Jean Grigg, a sister of the bridegroom, was flowergirl, and wore a dainty frock of golden taffetas with a head-dress to tone. She carried a bouquet of roses to match her frock.

KELSO—McNAIR Wearing an attractive frock of Alandarin-blue georgette made with an effective skirt of flat tiers and trimmed with flowers at the shoulder and waist-line, Aliss Alyrtle AtcNair made a dainty bridesmaid when she followed her sister, Ethel Alay, daughter of Mr. and Airs. I. H. AlcXuir, of Herne Bay, down the aisle of the Tabernacle on Wednesday evening, on the occasion of her marriage to James Andrew, son of Airs, and the late Air. H. Kelso, of Rotorua. Palms and Christmas lilies and great tubs of hydrangea decorated the church, and made a dainty setting for the pretty bridal party. At the altar a charming floral arch was arranged and from it a beautiful wedding bell was suspended. The marriage was performed by the Rev. J. Kemp and appropriate nuptial music was played by Air. Wilson. The bride was given away by her father, i and the bridegroom was attended by | Mr. Jack AlcNair, a cousin of the j bride, as best man. ! The bridal gown was a dainty model of ivory crepe alonza opening over a foundation of flesh-pink georgette. The skirt and bodice were delightfully draped with wide silvei* lace and caught at one side with a dainty horseshoe of orange blossoms. At irregular intervals pretty little floral sprays were lightly attached to the frock and made an effectivo trimming. An ex-

quisitely embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a circlet of orangt blossoms and the bride's charming toilette was daintily complemented with a shower bouquet of roses, carnations and lilies. Aliss Eva Kelso, who also atended the bride, was wearing a dainty frock of apricot georgette, and like the chief bridesmaid, she chose a tiered design finished with lloral posies and wore a head-dress of pleated tulle in a matching tone. Both maids carried bouquets of flowers and ribbons to tone with their frocks. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Holly Tea Rooms, which were attractively decorated with scarlet and gold flowers mingled with bright foliage. Mrs. McNair, the mother of the bride, received a large Lumber of guests, wearing a charming frock of black satin faconne inset with silk lace and a hat of black tulle and lace. She carried a dainty bouquet of pink carnations. The bridegroom’s mother was wearing an ensemble of beech brown crepella relieved with beige and a beige hat with flowers to tone with her frock. Airs. Collins, the bridegroom’s sister, wore a pretty frock of mushroom toning relieved with Naples blue, and a hat to match. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Phyllis, second daughter of Air. and Airs. W. Dick, of Grey Lynn, to Albert eldest son of Air. and Airs. "W. Warneford, also of Grey Lynn. Tha engagement is announced of Mavis, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Bovaird, of Ponsonby, to Harold Vivian, youngest son of Air. B. Smith, of Ponsonby.

BOWDEN—TAILBY Three dainty bridesmaids attended Elsie, the only daughter of Air. and Mrs. W. Tailby, of Alount Eden, when she was married at St. Alatthew’s Church to Kenneth Gibson, the second son of Air. and Airs. C. Bowden, of Te Awamutu. The ceremony was performed by Canon Grant Cowen, assisted by the Rev. W. E. Cillam. The bx-ide was given away by her father and the bridegroom was attended by Air. Gilbert Tailby as best man, and Alessrs. A. J. Tailby and G. Darling as groomsmen. The service was fully choral. A frock of white georgette was worn by the bride, and expressed its charm in the studied simplicity of its design. The bodice was draped and caught

with a tie of georgette in front over an o- ening that gave a hint of silver lace peeping through. A two-tiered skirt was effectively trimmed with wide bands of glistening silver lace, which appeared again at the hem. A very long veil of tulle fell in cascading folds to form a train, and was embroidered with a pretty floral design. A high-fronted coronet of orange blossoms and pearls held the veil in place, and the bride carried a charming shower bouquet tied with tulle and satin ribbons.

The three bridesmaids were the Alisses Eileen Skellern, Freda Bowden and Essie Bowden. ,

The first maid wore a pretty little frock of georgette and taffetas in a rose tone, made with a slender bodice of georgette and a bouffant tatfetas skirt. A quaint frilled bandeau of tulle was worn, caught at the back with fluffy tulle streamers that floated loose in the air. She carried a pretty bouquet to match. Aliss Freda Bowden was in a frock of viola mauve crepe de chine, made on similar lines to that of the chief bridesmaid and with the same accessories.

Miss Essie Bowden chose a dainty shade, of forget-me-not blue for her frock and wore a tulle headband and carried a bouquet to match. Little Ray Tailby acted as flower girl, wearing a pretty frock of prim-rose-shot taffetas, with a dainty rain-bow-coloured tulle bandeau and a bright little posy to tone. At St. Alatthew’s Hall a reception was held after the ceremony at which a large number of guests were received by Airs. Tailby, who wore an attractice frock of French-grey silk lace over georgette, with an effective inset panel of georgette down the front of the frock. A hat of violet georgette and a posy to tone prettily complemented her frock. Mrs. Bowden, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of embroidered Naples blue crepe alonza over rose du Barri crepe and a hat of harmonising tone. Among the guests were: Airs. A. J. Tailby, Airs. Giflam, Airs. Grant Cowen, Airs. Croakes, Airs. Simmonds, Airs. Brinkman, Airs. Evans, Airs. Spinley, Airs. Rowe, Airs. Gear, Airs. Kayes, Airs. A. Dicks, Airs. Cooper, Airs. Alorris, Airs. E. Williams, Airs. Paltridge, Airs. E. Hearling, Airs. Rose, Airs. Fricker, All's. H. Gribble, Airs. Bockett,

Mrs. Bayley, Mrs. Sworn, Mrs. McDiarmid, Mrs. Hepburn, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Newbold, Mrs. Dicks, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Grace, Mrs. Hollett, Mrs. Street, Mrs. Andrew, Mrs. Ley land, Mrs. Hodman. Mrs. Renols, Mrs. M. Hoffman, Mrs. House, Mrs. Doull, Miss Sullivan, Miss Grant Cowen, Miss Grace, Miss Bee, Miss Slarach, Miss Kressin, Miss Sworn, Miss Harrison. Miss E. Robinson, Miss Andrew*, Miss Gerard, Miss A. Hoiiraan, Miss White, Miss Redfern, Miss D. Davies, Miss C. Clarkson, Miss A. Cameron. Miss J. Rogers, Miss Darling, Miss E. Richardson, Miss B. Clarkson, Miss B. McGregor, Misses Rowe (2), Miss A. Woodhouse. WALLIS—STEWART A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon in the Papakura Presbyterian Church, when Mary Emily, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Stewart, of Settlement Road, Papakura, was married to Leonard, Mervyn, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wallis, Grove Road, Papakura.

The bride looked very charming in a dainty frock of ivory satin and dainty lace embroidered with satin ribbons. Prom a dainty coronet of pearls and orange blossoms fell a silk embroidered veil, and she carried a shower bouquet of Christmas lilies, roses and fern.

The bridesmaids, Miss Myrtle Stewart, sister of the bride, and Miss Ella St. George, of Auckland, lookeu particularly charming. Miss Stewart wore a duchess blue

silk georgette frock with point lace yoke, and sleeves trails of ribbons embroideries to tone, and carried a bouquet of shaded carnations, sweet peas and maiden hair fern. Miss St. George wore a pale maize frock, in similar style to that of the first bridesmaid.

The flower girls, Misses Ruby and Rhoda Stewart, twin sisters of the bride, wore coral pink silk georgette frocks with tight bodices and flounced skirts, and carried silver crooks.

Two tiny attendants, the Misses Rose Croskery and Lila Stewart, nieces of the bide, wore pretty little eau-de-nil georgette frocks with slim bodices and frilled skirts, and pretty Dolly Varden hats. They carried baskets of rose petals and maiden hair fern.

The duties of best man were carrieout by the bride’s brother, Mr. William George Stewart, of Birkenhead. The groomsman was Mr. Nelson Crispe, of Pukekohe. The church was

very prettilv decorated by the girl friends of the bride, and suspended over the wedding group was a huge floral bell. The officiating clergyman was the pastor of the Papakura Presbyterian Church, the Rev. R. R. Greenwood. The solo, “Arise O Sun,” was delightfully sung by Miss Edna Heape. of Auckland, and Mr. T. C. Seaton officiated at the organ. The little flower girls at the church w'alked under an archway formed b the bride’s twin sisters with silver wands decorated with ribbon and green tulle, and scattered flower petals in front of the bride as she entered the aisle of the church on her father’s arm. The happy couple were the recipients of numerous and costly presents, which included several cheques: the Presbyterian Bible Class presented them with a handsome clock and the Sunday-school with a leather dress case. A reception was afterwards held in the Paragon Theatre, where the usual toasts were honoured, and in the evening a social function for the young people was given. At the reception the guests were received by Mrs. B. D. Stewart, mother of the bride, who wore a black silk marocain frock with rose trimmings, black silk coat, and a rose crinoline hat, and carried a bouquet of roses, sweet peas and asparagus. Among those present were: Mrs. M. Wallis, mother of the bridegroom, in a Naples blue costume and smart black hat. Mrs. W. Croskery, biscuit coloured crepe de chine, over dress of lace and mauve-coloured hat. Mrs. W. Alexander, royal blue crepe de chine inset with lace, fawn georgette hat. Miss G. Stewart, bois de rose creoe de chine, rose crinoline hat, with rose and silver trimmings. Mrs. A. Steven, cherry red and grey ensemble suit with hat to match. Miss V. Wallis, cream crepe de chine frocks and hat to match. Mrs. Davidson, brick coloured gown, and hat to tone. Miss H. Hill, Nankin blue, charmeline frock and georgette hat. Mrs. A. Wallis, navy crepe de chine frock and navy hat. Miss R. Nixen, Bengal blue frock of crepe de chine and red crinoline hat. Miss M. England, apple green frock with cream facings. Miss Nobbs, navy costume of sedan cloth and black hat. Mrs. 11. Wallis, navy silk crepe frock and hat to match. Mrs. C. V. Stewart, cherry georgette dress with beige lace panels. Miss S. Winzenberg, sky blue georgette frock and hat to match. Miss E. Heape, powder blue georgette with cream silk hat.

Mrs. E. D. McLennan, black silk frock j and hat to match. Miss I. Chadwick, blue crepe de chine with lace panels and brown hat. Mrs. A. B. Chadwick, embroidered golden beige crepe de chine, with beige hat. Miss Edna Chadwick, cyclamen crepe de chine and lace frock with white crinoline hat. Mrs. McVeagh, floral silk crepe frock and hat to tone. Miss M. McNaughten, apricot voile frock with heliotrope trimmings. Miss N. McCall, Chinese blue creep de chine frock and hat. Miss H. Garlick, rose pink crepe de chine, with, rose embroideries. Miss Ivy Palmer, sea green silk crepe frock and bat to tone. Miss Jean McLeod. peach silk lace frock with ribbon trimmings. Miss A. Glasgow, apricot frock of crepe de chine. Miss A. Walker, French grey marocain ensemble. Miss M. Atkins, black silk crepe de chine relieved with cherry and hat to tone. Miss S. Glasgow, saxe blue crepe faillefrock. Miss N. Mclnnis, rose pink knitted silk ensemble. Miss Rose Young, blue silk and wool 1 jumper suit. Mrs. William Kidd, mauve silk maro- j cain frock and hat to tone. Miss R. McCall, pale pink crepe de ! chine frock. Miss A. Campbell, lacquer red crepe ! de chine frock. Miss P. Hamson, cyclamen silk with coffee lace trimmings. Miss Buckeridge, frock of apricot georgette inset with lace. Miss J. Milne, cream silk ensemble suit. Mrs. A. McLennan, navy blue crepe de chine frock and hat to match. Miss A. McLennan, oriental blue geor- : gette frock and cream hat with blue i flowers. Miss D. Watson, black silk dress with i rose relief and black hat. Mrs. W. McMillan, beech brown frock | and hat to tone. v Mrs. E. Stewart, biscuit coloured dress ! and hat to match. Miss Melba St. George, frock of opal ! blue crepe de chine. Mrs. Woollams, black bengaline frock, black silk hat. Mrs. W. Richardson, black crepe de chine frock and hat to match. Mrs. J. Matheson, nut brown frock and hat to match. Mrs. J. R. Wilson, navy silk crepe dress, black hat and coat. Mrs. J. Lynch, fawn coloured frock and hat to tone. Mrs. R. McLeod, Nile green silk crepe frock and ITa't to tone. Mrs. Jones, natturtium coloured frock, hat to match. The bride’s going away frock was a model of duchess blue, with gold embroidery, with a coat to match, relieved with gold. She wore a very pretty close-fitting hat with champagne and blue trimmings, and a Canadian fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. WALLS—WEBBER A satin frock of ivory tint was worn by Violet Frances, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Webber, of Hamilton, when she was married by the Rev. Gordon Bell, of St. Sepulchre’s Church this week to Herbert Frederick, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Walls, of Auckland. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. Walls, as best man and Mr. Vernon Otto as groomsman. The bride was given away by her cacher. The bridal frock was lightly draped to one side and guaged there to be caught with a trailing spray of silver and pearls, which was complemented by another at the shoulder. A chaplet of pearls and orange blossoms held a long veil of embroidered silk tulle in place, and the bride carried a dainty bouquet of pansies, roses and lilies. The bridesmaids, the Misses Doris Walls and May Walls, had decorated the church with masses of white flowers, so that it maxle a charming setting for the bridal party. Their frocks were of rose blush crepe de chine with inset panel of laev and duchess blue crepe de chine lightly trimmed with lace on the bodice and sleeve. Each wore a pretty hat to tone and carried a dainty bouquet. After the ceremony a reception and dance was held, when Mrs. Speed, a sister of the bride, received the guests in a becoming frock of strawberry crepe de chine inset with panels of lace. With it she wore a hat of crinoline straw trimmed with large roses. The bridegroom’s mother was in a frock of rose du Barri silk crepe, and a smart h£.t to match. The bride’s travelling frock was of beige crepe de chine, with mitred panels of ecru lace and a smart hat to She also wore a handsome fox lur. the gift of the bridegroom.