FEMININE REFLECTIONS

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 275, 10 February 1928, Page 5

FEMININE REFLECTIONS

The Charm of Bridal Draperies and Softly Falling Veils

WILLIAMS—LEONARD Clad in a beautiful gown of white satin faconne inset wi£h exquisite Chantilly lace and trimmed in effective manner with seed pearl embroidery, Gwladys, the second daughter of the late Mr. J. Leonard and Mrs. Leornard, of Margaret Street, Ponsonby, was a charming bride, when she was married on Wednesday evening by the Rev. Mr. Young at All Saints’ Church, Ponsonby, to Errol, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, of Herne Bay. There was a hint of the Old World period about the bride’s delightful wedding gown, which was made with a deeply flared skirt of lace, attached to a slender bodice of satin, the charm of which was added to by a scroll design of pearl embroidery, which appeared again on the skirt. Pearls outlined the low waistline in the form of a narrow girdle. Delicate old lace of filmy texture was used for the bridal veil, which was gracefully arranged under clusters of orange blossoms attached to a slender circlet of the same flowers, and a beautiful shower bouquet was carried. Mr. J. Leonard, a brother of the bride, gave her away, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. G. Leonard as best man and Mr. R. Chambers as groomsman. Two maids attended the bride, the Misses Biddy Leonard, her sister, and Phyllis Williams, and both wore picturesque frocks of vellum-tinted taffetas, made with softly gauged bodices and bouffant skirts. A pretty finish was given to their frocks by the rows of narrow ruched taffetas applied to the petalled skirts and around the waistline, sleeves and necks. Silver tissue and tulle of a pretty pink tone was swathed around the bridesmaids’ heads, and tiny rosebuds gave an added touch of chic to their bandeaux. They each carried a bou* quet of rose-coloured flowers. A reception was held after the ceremony at the home of the bride’s mother, where Mrs. Leonard received a large number of guests. She wore a handsome gown of black georgette panelled with fine lace and a black picture hat with osprey trimming. Her bouquet was of carnations in a soft rose tone. Mrs. Williams, mother of the bridegroom, was wearing an attractive gown of russet satin crepe relieved with beige and a hat of matching tone. She carried a pretty bouquet to harmonise with her frock.

The house was beautifully decked with masses of flowers and pink and white streamers and a floral wedding bell.

FAREWELL PARTY GIFTS FOR THE VOYAGE On the eve of her departure on a tour of Europe Miss Kathleen Wilson was pleasantly surprised when a number of friends arrived at “Tione,” Upper Kawhatau, the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mr. H. C. Wilson, one night recently. Progressive bridge and dancing were the amusements of the evening. Each friend brought a handkrechief or some small article which would be of use on the voyage to England. Miss Jean Bailey, dressed as a cabin steward, arived with the gifts after supper and read out the appropriate verse which was attached to each. Miss Wilson will leave shortly to join the Orsova at Sydney. She will accompany Mr. and Mrs Price, of the Union Steam Ship Company, who are also travelling to England. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Athol G. Pearce, Mr. Dalgrety, Miss Shand (Wellington), the Rev. and Mrsl F. L. Langstone, Miss Langstone, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Wilson. Miss Jean Bailey, Mr. Leach, Mr. and Mrs. Pairman, Mr. and Mrs. Waymouth, Mr. and Mrs. J. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Hammer don. Miss X. Deighton. Miss Wiseman (Auckland), Miss Ease (Auckland). Mr. H. C. Wilson, junior, and others.

BURTON—JURS An interesting wedding took place in Australia on January 28 between two well-known theatrical folk. The bride was Miss Carlien Jurs, the popular young pianiste with J. C. Williamson’s, and Mr. Harry Burton, one of Williamson’s musical directors, was the br-* -1 egroom.

JACKSON—ROBB Simplicity was the keynote of the dainty bridal gown of ivory georgette worn by Olivia, the only daughter of Mr. John Robb and the late Mrs. Robb, of Liverpool, England, when she was married on Wednesday evening at St. Matthew’s Church, to Arthur, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Jackson, of Devonport. Silken lace was inset around the gauged skirt in a wide band, and the bodice was slightly gathered at the waistline to make it fit close to the figure. Lace appeared again in the sleeves of the pretty gown, and also in narrow insertions in the bodice. Rosebuds of a delicate shade of pink, and leaves of silver tissue, nestled in the centre of a dainty feather ornament, that gave the frock an air of chjc. A deftly draped train of embroidered tulle was worn, falling from a wreath of orange blossoms and silver leaves, and the bride carried an exquisite shower bouquet. An uncle of the bride, Mr John Robb, gave her away, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. William Sharkey as best man. The bridegroom’s sister, Miss Ella Jackson, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a charming frock of periwinkle blue georgette, to which distinction was given by a deep band of fine pintucking running from tlie bodice to the hem. A panel of silken embroidery trimmed the front of the frock. The bridesmaid’s head-dress was made of silver tissue studded with, tiny pink rosebuds, and she carried an armlet of pink roses. A reception was held afterwards, at which the guests were received by Mrs. Robb, aunt of the bride, who wore an attractive gown of navy blue satin crepe, and a smart navy blue hat. Mrs. Jackson, mother of the bridegroom, was wearing a* becoming frock of rosedust crepe marocain, and a hat of matching shade.