TAKING THE MAGIC JOURNEY FROM MAID TO MATRON

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 268, 2 February 1928, Page 4

TAKING THE MAGIC JOURNEY FROM MAID TO MATRON

Sheer Satins and Filmy Laces Meet at the Bridal Altar

LUSBY—FLETCHER Ivory georgette was mounted in dainty fashion on a slender slip of silver lace, to make the dainty bridal gown worn by Josephine Fraulein, the only daughter of Mrs. M. Fletcher and the late Mr. George Fletcher, of “Tresco,” Symonds Street, when she was married by the Rev. G. B. Hinton at the Methodist Church, Takapuna, last evening to Roy Francis, the only | son of Mr. and Mrs. ID. Lusby, of Takapuna. Mr. J. Robinson, the bride’s godfather, gave her away, and Mr. Alan Collins attended the bridegroom as i best man. Silver lace appeared in a deep panel j in the front of the bride’s gown and it also was used for a charming deep cape, that fell like a train from the shoulders of the gown. The long, prettily flowing sleeves were <sf sheer georgette and a dainty finish was given to the frock by a large diamante buckle. A coronet of orange blossoms held the veil of cut tulle in place, and a beauaful bouquet of white and pastel pink flowers was carried. Pink and white flowers were banked about the altar and along the chancel rails of the church, and over the bridal group an exquisite floral wedding bell hung. Miss Margaret Young attended as bridesmaid, wearing an attractive gown of wistaria-mauve crepe de chine, made with an effective tiered skirt and finished with a deep roll collar edged with fine lace. With it she wore a picture hat of black crinoline straw and carried a bouquet of pretty mauve flowers. The little Misses Alwyn Collins and Bonnie Monkley made a charming pair of flower girls, in their frocks of apricot and apple-green crepe de chine. Each frock was made in similar fashion with a picturesque berthe collar to give it an Old World air and a bouffant sash tied in a huge bow at the back. Silver streamers and clusters of orange blossoms trimmed their quaint little caps of tulle and each small attendant carried a dainty posy of flowers to match her frock. The frocks for the bride and bridesmaid had been designed by intimate .friends of the bride, the Misses Mary McLeary and M. Monkley, and they were delightfully pretty indeed, with their subtle blendings of soft colourtones. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Takapuna Church Social Hall, which was gaily decked with masses of rose and white flowers. The bride’s mother received the guests and wore a becoming gown of parma violet crepe de chine inset with ecru lace. Her hat was of matching tone and she carried a delightful posy of violet-tinted flowers. The bridegroom’s mother was wearing a smart ensemble suit of Naples blue tricolette with a becoming beige hat. When the bride and groom left later for a wedding tour the former was wearing an attractive frock of sand-dust crepe de chine with a closefitting hat to tone and a coat of gendarme blue repp. Among the guests at the reception were: Mr. and Mrs. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, Dr. Woodward Horsley, Misses Molly, Kitty and Jean Horsley, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley, Miss Stanley, Miss Monkley, Miss Hooker, who played the piano delightfully during the eveifing, Mrs. John Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, Mr. Irwin, Mrs. Veats, Mrs. Lewis and Miss C. D. Bell.

DAVIS—DENNETT On Monday afternoon the marriage was celebrated in St. David’s Church of Sheila Florence, the only daughter of Mrs. B. Dennett, of Auckland, and Frederick George, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Davis, of Kingsland, by the Rev. D. C. Herron. Silver lace was attached in attractive flounces to the dainty bridal gown of white crepe de chine, and a silver vestee of lace accented the bright note. The pretty frock was made with a close-fitting bodice and a full skirt, gauged at the waistline and effectively trimmed with a large of silver tissue. A veil of lightly embroidered silken tulle was worn and was held in place with a triple circlet of orange blossom and pearls, and silver tulle streamers gave a charming finish to the bride’s bouquet of rose and white flowers. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. H. Hannah, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. Alan Buckley as best man. Mrs. Tosterin attended the bride as matron of honour, wearing an attractive gown of geranium rose crepe de chine made with a deep overskirt of ficelle lace which was adorned with hand-painted posies. A charming bodice was made in deeply crossed fashion of the same lace, and a becoming hat of matching tone, effectively trimmed with swathings of georgette and a large rose at one side was worn. Rose-coloured carnations and dahlias composed the attendant’s bouquet. Rose in a delicate pastel tone was also chosen for the dainty little, frocks worn by the two flower-girls, # the Misses Gladys Davis ,and Audrey Carr. Their frocks were prettily made with full gathered skirts trimmed with narrow frilling, and they wore matching head-dresses of rose-coloured tulle and tiny flowers. A Victorian posy of flowers in harmonising shades lent an attractive finish to "their toilettes.

HOOTON—WATSON I A rose of gleaming silver tissue, | lightly attached to the shoulder of her i charming wedding gown, gave a pretty finish to the toilette chosen by Myrtle Margetta, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Watson, when she was married by the Rev. C. Harrison at the Methodist Church, Remuera, to Cecil, the fourth son of Mrs. C. Hooton, of Liverpool, England. Rose-tinted crepe de chine, in a particularly charming shade, was chosen for the bride's gown and was fashioned on lines of slender grace, with pleatings and gatherings to give it added charm. An overskirt of fine white georgette was finished at the waist with a sash of cloth of silver and caught at one side with a trailing cluster of orange blossom. Silver thread and silken embroidery gave beauty to the bridal veil of filmy tulle, which was worn in cap fashion and caught at the sides with sprays of orange blossom and finished with silver streamers. Silver ribbons tied the bride’s shower bouquet of white flowers. Four maids attended the bride, and were the Misses Joyce Phelps, Mavis Kearney, Gladys Watson and Thelma Brooking. The chief bridesmaid wore a dainty fock of rose du Barri chiffon velvet, made in bouffant fashion and finished with a deep petalled hem of silver. Silver tissue and rose tulle formed her head-dress and she carried a bouquet of beautiful roses and carnations to match. Miss Mavis Kearney chose a pretty gown of Violin© blue crepe de chine, that expressed its particular charm by way of a picturesque flounced skirt. Touches of silver appeared on the frock and silver and blue tulle made a dainty head-dress. She carried a blue bouquet. Powder blue crepe de chine, effectively relieved with silver, was worn by Miss Gladys Watson, and Miss Thelma Brooking was in a dainty frock of rose-pink crepe de chine. of the two latter attendants wore a quaint wreath of silver leaves and carried a pretty Victorian posy. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Bert Watson as best man and Mr Trevor Kearney as groomsman. jackson—McNally Dainty frocks characterised the wedding celebrated at St. James’s Presbyterian Church, Pukekohe, on Monday evening, when Edith, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. McNally, of “Ranui,” Pukekohe, was married to Charles Herbert, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Jackson, of Onslow Road, Epsom. The bride’s very attractive frock was of broche chenille ninon, and was caught at the side with a diamante buckle. Her train -was of ivory charmeuse, lined with the palest green, the finishing touches to which were sprays of orange blossoms held in place with a satin bow. An embroidered veil and a coronet of orange blossom completed her toilette. She carried a sheaf of white dahlias and maidenhair fern. Her maids, the Misses Madge McNally, Jackson, Reekie, and Myrtle Henry were frocked in shrimp pink crepe de chine, with bands of ecru in-

sertion. Their headdresses were composed of gold-tinted leaves and tiny mignonette green flowers. Bouquets of dahlias, African daisies and maidenhair fern matched their frocks. The train-bearer, little Miss Marjorie Treanor, wore a very . dainty frock and a hat of pale green satin and tulle. She carried a basket of pink flowers. Mr. E. P.' Hylton-Nash acted as best man, and Messrs. lan Keith, Cyril Jackson and Arthur Jackson as groomsman. After the ceremony many guests were entertained at the Oddfellows’ Hall. The bride’s mother- received her guests wearing a frock of satin beaute and Venetian lace and a blue hat. The bride travelled later in a pearlcoloured georgette dress, over which was worn a coat of ecru lace. A rosebeige Lindbergh helmet and a handsome fox fur completed her toilet. THOMPSON—BEAVER A wedding recently celebrated in St Peter’s Church, Willis Street; Wellington, was that of Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Beaver, of Kelburn, to Lionel Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Thompson, of Victoria Valley, North Auckland. 'Miss Rena Beaver was chief bridesmaid, Miss Sadie Thompson second bridesmaid, while Mr. Clarence Walker and Mr. Percy Stevens were best man and groomsman respectively. The bride was in a dainty frock of white mariette over white satin, trimmed with guipure insertion: she also wore a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet of roses and Christmas lilies. The chief bridesmaid’s frock was of a salmon pink georgette, and her hat was of silk crinoline to match. The second bridesmaid wore a mauve fock with a silver overdress of silk lace, and $l silk crinoline hat. Both carried pretty bouquets of sweet peas and roses in contrasting colours. After the ceremony the mother of the bride received the guests at her residence, where a dainty wedding breakfast was served. Later the bride and bridegroom left for a visit to Rotorua and Auckland.

[ DONALDSON—PENMAN Three maids in dainty gowns of mist blue georgette followed Nillie, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Penman of Remuera, down the aisle of the Church of Christ in Newton on Tuesday afternoon when she was married there by the Rev. Mr. Willcock to Dawson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donaldson, also of Remuera. The bridal toilette chosen by Miss Penman was a delightful thing of a delicate nuance of rose georgette, to which charming individuality was given by the daintiness of its expression. The bouffant skirt was frilled with silver, from the hem to near the waistline, and silver fashioned the shining girdle which was worn with it, and also appeared in a picturesque lovers’ knot, caught at the back of the neckline with streamers that fell to the foot the gown. . A triple wreath of orange blossoms caught the misty veil of exquisitely embroidered rose pink tulle to the bride’s head and was finished at either side with a cluster of orange buds and a delightful touch of fragrance was given to the bridal toilette by a beautiful shower of rose and white flowers, tied with silver ribbons. The bridesmaids were the Misses Clarice Donaldson, sister of the bridegroom, and Nettie Penman and Elaine Woodcock, cousins of the bride. The little blue gowns were made in graceful full-sjiirted fashion and adorned, with wide sash of satin in matching blue tones. Insets of fine ecru lace gave an added charm to their frocks, which were complemented in happy manner by dainty bandeaux of blue tulle and bouquets of blue and rose-coloured flowers. The bride was given away by her father and the bridegroom was attended by the bride’s brother, Mr. Douglas Penman, as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Holly Tea Rooms which were attractively decked with masses of pink sweet peas and vivid blue delphiniums. The large number of guests was received by the mother of the bride, who wore a smart gown of black crepe satin panelled with beige georgette and lace. Her hat of night blue toning was wreathed with closely massed flowers. The t>ridegroonTs mother, Mrs. Donaldson, was wearing an attractive Oriental embroidered gown of French grey crepe <le chine and a smart hat of matching shade. COCKING—LEITH A wedding of considerable local interest was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church. Piopio, recently, between Miss Margaret S. Leith, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Leith, and Mr. Frederick W. Cocking, eldest son of Mrs. M. E. and the late Mr. C. M. Cocking, both of Wairere Falls. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. R. E. Ross, of Te Kuiti, before a large gathering of friends of the bride and bridegroom. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of white satin with georgette panels and satin rose trimmings. Her veil v of gossamer tulle was caught with a circlet. of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Mavis Leith, sister of the bride, and Miss Queenie Cocking, sister of the bridegroom, and they wore dainty dresses of hyacinth blue crepe de chine with pretty picture hats to match. A tiny cousin of the bride. Miss Dorothy Fitt, looked very winsome as a flower girl. Mr. C. Cocking acted as best man, and Mr. Sid Wild as groomsman. The church organist. Miss IDinnison, played appropriate music while the congregation assembled, and the “Wedding March” was played as the bride and grom left the church. The wedding breakfast was served at the Don tea-rooms, where the customary toasts were honoured. The bridal couple left early in the afternoon on their honeymoon. HUNKIN—COBB Robina Maud, the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Cobb, of Morningside, made an attractive little bride when she was married last evening in St. David’s Church to Keith, the second son of Mrs. Hunkin and the late Mr. Hunkln, of Remuera. She was given away by her father, and the marriape service was conducted by tne Rev. D. C. Herron. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Leslie Cobb as best man. Satin, in all its. shining loveliness, was used for the bridal gown, and was fashioned with a slender little bodice that crossed in front and drifted into a skirt made with a pretty uneven hem-line edged with silver. Pearls were used with charming effect to trim the dainty frock, and also to mingle their beauty with clusters of orange buds in the chaplet that .held the bride’s pretty veil in place.- A sheaf of beautiful arum lilies ~ave an effective finish to her toilette. Two maids attended the bride, and were the Misses Pearl Cobb and Joyce Olsen. The chief bridesmaid wore a prettv frock of delft blus georgette, banded with ribbon of a matching tone on the skirt. A headband of tulle in a harmonising tone was worn, and tied into a bouffant bow at one side of the attendant’s head. She carried a pretty shower bouquet to match her frock. Miss Olsen was wearing a frock made in the same fashion as that worn by the other maid, but hers was expressed in a pale golden georgette, and her accessories were of matching shades. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Marguerite Guinness, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Guinness, of the West 'Coast, South Island, and niece of the* late Sir Arthur Guinness, to Arthur Guy, sixth son of Mr. T. G. and the late Mrs. Hinton, of Eureka, Waikato.

LINCOLN—KEBBELL A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Congregational Church, Beresford Street, last evening. at 7 p.m., when the Rev. Liionel Fletcher married Miss Ina Kebbell, only daughter of Mrs. Perkin, Grange Road, Mt. Eden, to Mr, Leslie Arnold Lincoln, fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. .J. Lincoln, of ; Epsom. The bride was given away by Mr. J. Simson, of Mt. Eden, and wore a dainty ivory taffeta gown, very simply made, which fell from the gathered waist to a prettily petalled hem, above which was a silver wreath touched here and there with tiny rosebuds. She wore a posy of orange blossom on her shoulder, and her long ovalshaped net veil was caught to the head by a coronet of orange blossom, and falling gracefully formed the train which was embroidered at the bottom with silver tissue. She carried a large shower bouquet of Madonna lillies and white roses, and was attended by two bridesmaids and a dainty little maiden, who carried the train. Mr. Jack Mill© attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr. Lionel Lincoln, brother of the groom, acted as groomsman. The organist was Mr. J. Dodd. Miss Norma Hardy, the first bridesmaid, wore a most becoming frock of tangerine georgette, heavily embroidered with silver beads, and a smart close-fitting hat of tulle with knots of tangerine on each side of the head. She carried a bouquet of tiger lillies and poppies. Miss Metta Wood looked very attractive in a periwinkle blue taffeta frock, inset with godets of champagne lace, and revealing a panel of the same in the front of the bodice. She also wore a close-fitting tulle hat, touched with blue to tone on either side, and carried a bouquet of delphinium and sweet peas. Miss Gloria Hardy made a very dainty little flower-girl, wearing a silver lace frock over pale pink crepe de chine; a pale pink tulle cap finished with a knot of rosebuds on either side. She chrried a basket of mixed sweet peas, and wore a posy of them on her shoulder. The bridegroom’s mother was in black taffeta with a black taffeta hat, and carried a bouquet of mauve stocks. Mrs. Perkins, mother of the bride, as hostess, received many guests after the ceremony at the Holly Tea Rooms, Ivarangahape Road, wearing a smart gown of sapphire blue crepe de chine, with panels of handsome epibroidery worked in blue and gold. She wore a smart hat to tone and carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. The church was very prettily decorated with arches of white roses and lilies, and the Holly Rooms were looking very gay for the occasion, with the pillars twined with tangerine poppies and evergreen. Chinese lanterns hung from the beams, and from the large wedding bell which was suspended over the bridal group, long white streamers and silver tinsel streamers were hung and connected to the cover for each guest at tjie table. Poppies and daisies were arranged becomingly on the table, and the whole effect was most artistic. Among the guests were; Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. B. Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hardy, Rev. Lionel Fletcher Mrs. W. Tanner, Mrs. J. D. Hardy, Mrs. M. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. A. Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. N. Lincoln, Miss Connie Howard, Mr. J. Webster, Mr. E. Nealie, Mrs. Kebbell, Mr. J. Toms. McKAY—COSSAR When Eileen, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cossar, was married at St. Matthew’s Church last evening by the Rev. C. Chandler, to Leslie McKay, of Gisborne, she wove a dainty little wedding gown of deep parchment-tinted lace mounted on georgette of a creamy tint and girdled with deep cream georgette that was softly swathed into attractive folds. A knot of orange blossom caught the georgette at one side of the waist-line and trails of orange blossom held tlio bridal veil of cut tulle in place, allowing it to form a pretty train. Primrose-yellow, pale pink and white flowers were mingled' together in the bride’s beautiful bouquet. Miss Frances Cossar and Miss Patty Cossar attended the bride, the first maid wearing a dainty frock, of japonica-rose taffeta that expressed its charm in a Victorian manner, having effective panniers at each side opening to show deftly-arranged tiers of georgette. A bandeau of matching tulle was worn, and the bridesmaids each carried a shower bouquet of sweet peas and carnations. The second maid’s frock was made in similar fashion, but a piquant shade of opal blue was chosen for her, and she wore a blue head-dress to tone and carried matching flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Leo Dwyer as best man and Mr. O. Sutton as groomsman. The bride was given away by her father. SILBY—TREVARTHEN The wedding of Miss Violet Trevarthen, youngest- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, of Herne Bay, Auc-k land, and Mr. Charles Silby, 8.A., of Thames, was very quietly solemnised at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Ponsonby,.last evening, at 7 p.m. The Rev. Father Dougherty officiated. The bride, who was given away by her stepfather, wore an attractive frock of thin ivory taffeta over a turquoise blue slip, which was trimmed with silver beads. Her long tulle veil formed a train and was caught becomingly over the head with a wreath ! of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of lilies and roses. Miss Marie Mackie attended as bridesmaid, wearing a floral orange i crepe faille frock, with pearl trimmings, and a coffee-shaded straw hat, i trimmed with autumn flowers. She j carried a bouquet to tone. The church was decorated with I white and mauve sweet peas, -and the

FAREWELL PARTY Mrs. J. Martin Wilson, of Shore Road, Remuera, who is leaving Auckland to-morrow by the Marama for Sydney, en route for an extended visit to England, was the hostess at a delightful farewell tea party In the Tudor Rooms on Tuesday afternoon. Bowls of glowingly coloured tiger lilies made attractive splashes of colour on the long table, and provided a striking contrast to the delicate tones of the charming frocks worn by Mrs. Wilson’s guests. Mrs. Wilson was charmingly gowned In rose beige georgette and lace, and to complement her smart frock sh-' chose a hat of matching crinoline straw. Among her guests were: Mrs. Chisholm Whitney, who wore a frock of pastel r>so 2nd uhtck georgette, frilled on the sk*rt with narrow V r ikn ciennes lace. Her hat was crinoline straw. Mrs. Wisdom, of Suva, wore a gown of two-toned blue crepe de chine, in shades of navy ana violirie, with a smart black hat. Mrs. C. Hardley was wearing a dainty frock of cameo rose chiffon, and an attractive black hat. Mrs. Norman Wade chose an ensemble suit of black georgette, the coat being trimmed with ribbon ruching. Her hat of black blibuntal was trimmed with ospreys. Mrs. George Gribbin wore a smart ensemble of ficelle-tinted crepe de chine, with a hat of fuchsia toning. Mrs. Harold Warner was wearing a gown of beige georgette, panelled wit! deep ecru lace and picture hat of powder blue shade. Mrs. -J. Laird’s frock was of peachtinted crepe de chine, and with it she had a hat of mater ing tone. Mrs. Macdonald wore a frock of Paristinted georgette and a hat of apple green shade. Mrs. Hollingrake chose a smart gown of black georgette and Chantilly lace, and a hat of rose du Barr: tint. Mrs. Abbott had a smart frock of black chiffon, panelled with heavy ivory satin. Her black crinoline hat was swathed with velvet. Mrs. Black was wearing a French grey frhek of georgette, relieved vvitn intricate roulet embroidery, and a hat of parma violet tone. Mrs. Harvey chose a frock of lotus rose georgette, and a black picture hat. Mrs. Eastgate wore a nasturtium red frock of georgette, and a smart hat to tone. Mrs. Willis was wearing a black -and ivory frock of spotted crepe de chine, with a black and ivory liat. Mrs. Reynolds wore a frock of gendarme blue, and black patterned crop: de chine, with a hat to tone. Mrs. Cole's frock of lacquor red crepe de chine was worn with a hat of harmonising tone. Mrs. Goldwater had a fror-k of dove grey crepe alonza, inset with iris mauve, and a hat to match. Miss Goldwater was wearing a frock of navy blue georgette, embroidered iu white and red, and a hat to tone. Miss IST. McVeagh wore a hyacinth blue georgette frock, and a matching hat. Miss Reynolds was wearing a ficelletinted frock of crepe de chine, and a hat of the same shade. Miss Flewellyn wore a geranium red frock of georgette, with beige relief, and a hat to tone. Miss McVeagh was ir a frock of ivory georgette, with dainty touches of embroidery, and a hat of palest rose tone. Miss Spencer wore a frock of navy and moonlight blue crepe de chine, and a smart white hat. Miss Ruddy’s frock was of patterned chiffon, in tones of nasturtium and ivory, and her hat was of a harmonising shade. Miss Wnitney wore an embroidered frock of rose and blue georgette, and a pretty rose-coloured hat. BRIDGE EVENING Six tables were in play at the bridge party given by Mrs. C. Carr, of Remuera, at her residence last evening, an 1 prizes were won by Mrs. E. Davis and Miss Falconer. During the evening the hostess, who was charmingly dressed in a French model of peach sequined georgette, made a little presentation to Miss Molly Griffiths, who is leaving New Zealand shortly for an extended tour abroad. Miss Griffiths, who wore a dainty frock of crystal beaded ivory geor-» gette, expressed her appreciation of Mrs. Carr s . charming little surprise 1 present which took the form of a pretty toilet set. Among Mrs. Carr’s guests were: Mr and Mrs. AJderton, Mr. and Mrs. Wara”d Mrs - Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. •T, a \V ' il ' ld Mrs - p - Smith, Mr. Ouva^ir H a n c £*. $£