A CROWDED PAGE FROM CUPID’S DIARY

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 331, 17 April 1928, Page 5

A CROWDED PAGE FROM CUPID’S DIARY

Busy Wedding Season

king country jottings Recent activities of the Taumarunui district branch gf the women’s division of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union indicate that rapid progress is being made in the work which the promoters of the movement set out -> accomplish. Mrs. Lilburn, president, of the Wanganui branch, recently visited the district, and assisted with the work of further organisation. Mrs. Coogan, acting-secretary when th* local branch was hist formed, reports that the results of the jumble sale and the “old ewe drive” produced £23 and £3O respectively, which is regarded as highly creditable for the first appeal. Fifteen pounds of the £23 from the jumble stall has teen devoted as a donation toward the division’s community chest, and the £3O received from the sale of old ewes is earmarked for a club or rest-room for farmers’ wives—a much-needed establishment. The visiting housekeeper and the division nurse have been both kept busily occupied, and the settlers’ wives are fully realising the value of the help they thus obtain. Mrs. C. J. Ryan, of Taumarunui, has been appointed permanent secretary, and Mrs. Coogan. of Taringamotu, treasurer. Arrangements are being made for the exchange of plants, seeds, recipes, knitting and sewing patterns, etc,, between the members of this and other branches.

A most delicious supper arranged by Mesdames Endres, Mills and "Watkins, was not the least of the attractions at the annual dance held in connection with the Kakahi Athletic and Cycling Sports. The Taumarunui Boys’ Band attended the dance, and played a number of selections which were enthusiastically received. Music for the dancing was supplied by the “Merry Five Orchestra,” and Messrs. V. le Prou and L. Rowbotham were M'.C.’s. Mesdames Reed and Cowern, delegates from the Taumarunui district branch of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union to the Napier convention, attended a meeting of the branch last week and presented a comprehensive report dealing with the work of the convention and the needs of the union. At the close of the meeting a number of articles were sold, proceeds to be devoted to assisting the union’s New Zealand fund, which exists for the purpose of giving aid to weak branches.

LINTOTT—COX In the charftiing setting of St. Aidan’s Church, at Remuera, the beauty of which was added to by a wealth of floral decorations, the wedding was celebrated this afternoon of Florence Bankart, the younger daughter of Mr. H. F. Cox, of 14 Grande View Road, Remuera, and the late Mrs. Cox, to Frederick George, the only son of M.rs. Lintott and the late Mr. G. S. Lintott, of Mount Eden. Archdeacon Mac Murray performed the wedding service, which was fully choral, and organ music was played by Mr. J. Morton. Heavy white crepe de chine fashioned the bridal gown, which was attractively simple in line and detail. A panel of gauging held the front of the skirt in soft gathers, and over the frock fell the exquisite folds of a veil of rare old Honiton lace, which had been worn by the bride’s grandmother. A wreath of orange blossoms held the veil in place and trails of the bridal flower appeared on the dainty train of chenille georgette, which was prettily lined -with a delicate shade of pink. The bride’s bouquet was of white flowers, with touches of pastel pink. Mrs. S. A. Morton, sister of the bride, attended as matron of honour, wearing a deftly-draped frock of ring velvet in a cyclamen tone. Long sleeves, close-fitting, added to its chic, which was complemented by a small hat of matching felt, lightly feather-trimmed, and a bouquet of cyclamen shades. Mi*. Guy Chambers, of Waiuku, attended the bridegroom as best man. The bride was given away by her father. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s father in Remuera, where Miss Cox, an aunt of the bri‘de, welcomed the guests, wearing a smart gown of black georgette mounted on white and a black hat. Miss Beatrice Cox, also an aunt of the bride’s, was wearing a frock of beech-brown crepe satin and a hat to tone. The house was beautifully decorated with cosmos and dahlias in bright autumn tones. Mrs. G. S. Lintott, mother of the bridegroom, wore an ensemble of fawn cloth, collared and cuffed with matching fur, and a brown hat. Miss Lintott was in a leaf-green crepe de chine frock, with hat to tone. Miss Robin Lintott chose a Jersey frock of rose and beige tones, with a matching hat. Among others present were: Mr. and Mrs. Bankart, Mrs. Alfred Bankart, Mr. and Mrs. Erson, Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Morris, and Mr. Norman Russell.

SHAW—PARKINSON St. Stephen’s Church, Opotiki, was the cene of a very pretty wedding, when Isobel, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. B. Parkinson, of Opotiki, was married to Mr. John Shaw, eldest son of Mr. James Shaw, of Matangi, Waikato, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. J. E. Draper. The bride looked charming in pale pink satin and georgette, carrying a shower bouquet of white cosmos and Michae’mas daisies. The bridesmaids were Miss Jessie Lord, in sea-green crepe de chine with mauve osprey, and Miss Ada Johnson, in mauve crepe de chine with green osprey. The bridesmaids each carried bouquets of helio, cosmos and Michaelmas daisies. The bridegroom’s brother, Mr. James Shaw, was best man. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. William Parkinson. Mrs. Letts presided at the organ. After the wedding ceremony the bridal party and a large, number of guests adjourned to the Lyric Hall, where a reception was held, after which the couple left for Rotorua en route for Auckland where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride’s travelling dress was of sea-green silk repp, with fawn trimmings and fawn hat to match.

McLaren—caundle A pretty wedding was celebrated at S.t. Luke’s Church, Morningside, on Friday evening, when Canon Haselden married Miss Ruth Leigh Caundle, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Caundle, of Morningside, to Leslie, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. McLaren, of Kingsland. Tho bride, who entered the church f on the arm of her father, was prettily gowned in ivory silk crepe marocain, the double-flounced skirt being relieved with silver thread, while at the shoulder and waist were worn ivory velvet roses. She wore an orange blossom wreath and a tulle veil, and carried a shower bouquet of white and pale pink, with silver streamers.

The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Carr, niece of the bride, and Miss Beryl McLaren, sister of the bridegroom. Their dainty frocks were of steel pink georgette over deeper pink crepe de chine, with deep tulle hems prettily trimmed with silver amd handmade silk flowers. Each wore a head-dress of pale pink tulle and silver leaves, the flowing tulle being thrown over the shoulders and reaching the hems of their frocks. Tae bouquets were of lavender and pink. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Kenneth McLaren, as best man, and Mr. Selwyn Person, groomsman. Tho service was fully choral, Mrs. H. Hunt presiding at the organ, and the church had been decorated by well-wishers of the brid^. The reception was held at Hirst’s Hall, Morningside, the bride’s mother receiving the guests, wearing a black silk coat over a lavender gown, and a becoming black hat and furs. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black coat, over a black and silver frock, with black hat and fur. The guests included: Canon and Mrs. Haselden, Mr. and Mrs. Ailingham, Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. G. Carr, Mr. and Mrs.* J. Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. G. Caundle, Mr. and Mrs. H Hunt, Mrs. Denniston, Tauranga, Mrs. Heape, Tauranga, Mrs. Cleave, Misses Caundle, Wellington, Spetts, Denniston, Mills, E. Carr, Heape, and Messrs. R. Caundle. Matata, W. Caundle, Horspool, Jenkins and McLaren (2).

CUMMINS—WALL A wedding of much local interest was celebrated at ‘’Waitoru,” the beau-tifully-situated home of Mr. James Wall, of Pio Pio, when his eldest daughter, Florence Gertrude Dorothy, was married to Mr. William Owen Cummins, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cummins, of Otahuhu, Auckland. The Rev. W. H. Stych, of Pio Pio, officiated. The ceremony took place on the large front verandah under a wedding bell hung with streamers. Masters Raymond and Martin Wall, the young twin brothers of the bride, acted as pages. The bride, who was given away by her father, was daintily gowned in a frock of ivory mariette and silver lace tissue. A handsomely-embroid-ered veil was a.rranged under a coronet of orange blossoms. Mrs. R. B. E. Story acted as matron of honour, wearing a charming blue French crepe de chine, toned with maize georgette striped with blue satin ribbon. Mr. G. M. Wall was best man. After the ceremony, the numerous guests assembled in the large diningroom, M.rs. G. M. Wall acting as hostess. She wore a dress of blue and biscuit crepe de chine. The young couple were given an enthusiastic farewell on leaving for their honeymoon, on the way to their future home in Wellington. The bride wore a smart tailored costume of bois de rose tweed, relieved by a dainty front of georgette and lace. A travelling coat and hat to match was also worn with sable furs, the gift of the bridegroom. Jt large number of the guests remained to a dance given in the evening by the bride’s parents. Among the guests were: Mrs.. Charles Laidley, Taihape, aunt of the bride, Miss Williams, Wellington, Miss Bessie Graham, Mrs. Newdick, Wellington, Mrs. F. C. Rolleston, Mrs. C. K. Wilson, Mrs. Trevor Evans, Mrs.. Robison, M.rs. Fred. Davidson, Mrs. J. Davidson, Mrs. Norman Jones, Mrs. Fellingham, Mrs. Mackenzie, Miss Nancy Jordan, Miss Boddy, Mrs. F. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. H. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. G. Dinnison, Mr. and Mrs. S. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. B. Brewer, Mr. Reginald Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Aitken, Mr. P. Bowyer, Mr. and Mrs. I-litchcock, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey, Mr. J. A. McCracken, Mr. and Mrs. A. Churcher, Mr. and Mrs. R. Bradley. LETT—HUMPHREY Violet Mary, .the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Humphrey, of Taumarunui, chose rose-pink satin for her bridal gown on the occasion of her marriage to William Edward, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Lett, of Gonville, Wanganui, which took place at St. Joseph’s Church, Taumarunui, the Rev. Father Brady officiating. The chief bridesmaid, Miss Thelma Humphrey, a sister of the bride, wore an effective frock of coral crepe de chine. Bride and maid both carried bouquets of orange blossoms and maidenhair fern. Two little sisters, Doreen and Kathleen Humphrey, acted as flower girls in white embroidered dresses, and carrying posies of white daisies and maidenhair fern. Mr. John Currie, of Taumarunui, was best man.

The bride was given away by her father, and at the of the marriage service a reception was held at the residence of the parents, wh o, *e a large number of guests were received. Mr. and Mrs. Lett are spending their honeymoon in Wellington.

HOWARD—NEEDHAM The Pukekohe Methodist Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, when Hilda Maude, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Needham, of Patumahoe, was married to George Iverswell, second son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Howard, also of Patumahoe. The Rev. C. .Aker officiated. Given away by her father, the bride wore an attractive gown of ivory crepe de chine, inset with silk lace. An embroidered veil, held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms, and a shower bouquet completed her toilette. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Dulcie Needham, wearing a frock of mauve crepe de chine, and Miss Muriel Reynold, niece of the groom, dressed in rose-pink crepe de chine. Both wore head-dresses of tulle and carried shower bouquets to tone. Mr. C. Goldsworthy, of Devonport, was best man, and Mr. D. Needham groomsman. The bride travelled in a navy repp costume, with a hat to tone, and a fox fur.

McKEAN—GARVAN The Presbyterian Church, Rangataua, was the scene of a pretty evening wedding on Wednesday, when Miss Lillias Mary Garvan, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Garvan, became the wife of Mr. Walter James McKean, third son of Mr. and Mrs. S. McKean, Shag Point, Otago. The church had been prettily decorated with festoons of lycopodium and pink streamers, relieved here and there with clusters of white chrysanthemums. Large bowls of Michaelmas daisies, chrysanthemums and asparagus added extra beauty to the church. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Shilton. A charming gown of pale pink crepe de chine, with a deep hem of silver lace, was worn by the bride. The simple corsage also had a wide panel of silver lace let in to the waist-line. Tulle formed the veil and train, and these were caught by a coronet of orange blossoms. A shower bouquet completed her toilette. Miss Gladys Garvan, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and was dressed in deep pink silk crepe, with headdress of silver roses. Chrysanthemums and sweet peas were in her bouquet. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Abbott. The organist was Mrs. W. Fraser. A reception was afterwards held at the home of the bride’s parents. The drawing room had been decorated by girl friends. Mrs. Garvan received her guests in a dress of wine-coloured repp cloth.

CLARK—DUFTY A very pretty wedding was solemnised at Tuhimata on Wednesday between Miss Annie Dufty, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dufty, of Tuhimata, and Mr. Frank Clark, of Taranaki, late of Drury. The Rev. Father ,T. Molloy officiated and was assisted by the Rev. Father Dufty. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked dainty in a frock of ivory crepe de chine, with panels of silver lace and silver posies. She wore a long tulle veil, beautifully embroidered in silver, and a coronet of orange blossoms. Two maids, Miss Kathleen Dufty and Miss Molly Multrus, attended the bride, wearing lavender crepe de chino frocks, prettily trimmed with Paris-coloured guipure lace, and head-dresses of lavender, tulle and silver leaves. The bride and her attendants carried ivory-backed prayer books, with streamers of satin ribbons and silver flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs. H. Hamilton and J. Dufty. The reception was held at the .residence of the bride’s parents, Mrs. Dufty receiving her guests, wearing black crepe de chine, with guipure lace trimmings. The bridegroom’s gifts to the bride and bridesmaids were a gold wristlet watch, pearl ear-rings and pearl necklet, respectively. The young couple afterwards left for Taranaki by motor. CALLAGHAN—EARL The marriage of Miss Vera Earl, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Earl, of Elstow, to Mr. Gordon Edwin Callaghan, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Callaghan, Te Aroha, was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Te Aroha, by the Rev. J. Haslop. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming dress of ivory French crepe de chine with accordeon pleated skirt and bodice trimmed with silver insertion and orange blossoms. The veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a beautiful bouquet of roses and sweet peas. The bridesmaid, Miss Gladys Graham, cousin of the bride, was dressed in shell-pink crepe de chine made in early-Victorian style and trimmed with dainty cream lace. She wore a pretty crinoline hat with pink velvet ribbon and posy to match, and carried a bouquet of pink cactus dahlias and maidenhair fern. Mr. Allan Callaghan, brother of the bridegroom, was be; man. Mrs. George Hayes officiated t the organ. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the Masonic Hall, which was attractively decorated. Among those present were:—Mr. and Mrs. James Brackenbridge, grandparents of the bridegroom, and Mr. and Mrs. Tucks, all of Wellington. The couple left for Wanganui for their honeymoon. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Phyllis Ethel, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Matthews, of Ngongotaha, to Eric Ivan, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Henshaw, of Putaruru.