In Ankle-Length Wedding Gowns

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 394, 30 June 1928, Page 20

In Ankle-Length Wedding Gowns

June-Time Brides Are Wed

BRAGG —HART The marriage of Teresa, eldest daughter of Mrs. Hart, of Lancashire, England, to Frederick, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Bragg, of Birkenhead, was celebrated in St. Benedict’s Church on Wednesday afternoon last. The Rev. Father J. C. Dunne performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by Mr. F. Bouzaid, wore a frock of white crepe de chine and silver lace, fashioned with an uneven hem-line. Her train was formed by a long tulle veil. Miss Vera Hart, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of apricot crepe de chine trimmed

with gold lace. A head-dress of tulle to tone was worn, and a floral bouquet carried. Little Miss Coral Bouzaid, attired In an Early Victorian frock of blue crepe de chine, wearing a hat to match, and carrying a bouquet to tone, was a flower girl. Mr. W. Schultz attended the bridegroom as best man. A reception was held after the ceremony at Dicken’s Street, Ponsonby. STERLING—SMYTH The wedding was celebrated on Wednesday of Ivy, tho eiedst daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Smyth, of Waitakere, to Donald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling, of Taupaki. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Cable. The bride looked charming in a frock of white satin and silver lace, made with a long pointed overskirt effect falling in folds and finished at the low waist with a swathed sash and bow. A veil of silk tulle fell in graceful folds from a coronet of orange blossom and formed a train. A bouquet of beautiful flowers and white ribbons completed her toilette. The bride was attended by her two sisters, Miss Emma Smyth, wearing a dainty frock of wistaria georgette over a slip of mauve silk and gold lace, finished with gold ribbon and tiny coloured flowers. Miss Esta Smyth -wore a pretty frock of powder blue satin and georgette, finished with a smart bow and brilliant ornament. Both bridesmaids carried shower bouquets to match their frocks. Little Meryle Hoiseman and Gwen Low acted as flower girls in frocks of shell pink jewelled net with frilled skirts edged with satin ribbons, and smart tulle bows at the back. Their headdresses were of silver leaves and pink flowers, and each attendant carried a pink and white bouquet. Mr. Sterling, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. A reception was held in the Taupaki Hall, where about 100 guests were present. Mr. G. Edwards’s orchestra supplied dance music. SHUKER—NEIL The wedding took place at the Holy Trinity Church, Waiuku, on Wednesday last, of Evelyn, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kobt. Neil. Waiuku, to William Edwin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Shuker, of Otaua, Waiuku. The Rev. J. C. Fussell performed the ceremony, and Miss Hay presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a French frock of ivory-beaded georgette over satin charmelaine. The veil of embroidered brussels net, caught with a coronet of orange blossoms, formed a long train. She carried a bouquet of white roses, zahlias, and maidenhair fern. Miss Dora Shuker, sister of the bridegroom, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of pink crepe de chine, trimmed with paris lace. She wore a head-dress of tulle and silver, and carried a bouquet of pink flowers and maidenhair fern. , Little Joan McConnell, niece of the bride, was flower-girl, in a dainty frock of petalled mauve georgette over silver lace. She wore a head-dress of mauve and silver, and carried a posy of mauve and pink flowers. Little Jack McConnell followed as page, in a suit of white satin, with pleated ruffles. He carried a white satin cushion. Mr. Frank Shuker attended his brother as best man.

LAMB—STRINGER St. Mark’s Church. Remuera. was the ; scene of the wedding' of Miss Phillis ; Gloria Stringer, youngest daughter of j Mrs. E. M. Stringer, of Christchurch, j to Mr. Frederick Alexander Lamb, * eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. S. ; Lamb, Pencarrow Avenue, Mount J Eden. The ceremony was performed j on Wednesday evening last by the Rev. ' C. G. Cruickshank. The bride’s frock was of ivory taffeta made in the early Victorian style, tiny frills edged with silver lace forming the skirt. A Russian head-dress of silver lace held her tulle veil in place, and she carried a sheaf of orchids, hyacinths, and other flowers. The bride was given away by her cousin, Mr. Norman Stringer. Miss Emma Lamb, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Elsie Lock, of Bayswater, attended as oridesmaids. Both wore frocks of azure blue taffeta and silver lace, fashioned with full skirts and finished with an uneven hem-line. Head-dresses of pleated tulle were worn, and bouquets of pale pink flowers from which hung tulle streamers, were carried. Mr. Keith Lamb, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr. W. Dobson attended the bridegroom. The church was beautifully decorated for the ceremony with arum lilies, hydrangeas and foliage.

FLEMING—HARDING Last Wednesday the wedding of Millicent Margaret, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Harding, of Tauranga-o-moana, Matamata, and James, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fleming, of Waitoa, was celebrated by Rev. C. W. Turner. The bride’s frock was exquisitely composed of ivory embossed chenille velvet, draped at one side and finished at the waist with a spray of silver and palest pink roses. A train of blush pink georgette hung from her shoulders, and a beautiful veil of silk tulle was banded round her head with a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of snowdrops, white roses and maidenhair. The bridesmaids were Miss Effie Harding, sister, who wore a dainty frock of embroidered powder blue shot taffeta, and Miss Anne Sutherland, who was in a pretty shell pink taffeta and georgette frock. Both carried bouquets of pink roses and camellias, with maidenhair fern. Two little girls, Lola, sister of the bride, and Joan Fay were trainbearers. They were in deligttlul frocks of pale green and primrose crepe de chine. They carried posies of daffodils and pink and mauve sweet peas. Mr. Harding gave away his daughter. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin, Mr. S. Montgomery, and Mr. R. Long. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Kensihgton Tearooms. Later the happy couple left by train, the bride wearing a smart tailored suit and hat to match, with a fox fur, the bridegroom’s gift to her. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Harding gave a jolly little dance in the Tauranga -o - Moana Hall for the guests and friends. Among the guests were: Mesdames W. Fleming, H. R. Harding, A. R. Harding, F. FI. Harding, C. J. Harding, S. R. Harding, Willis, McLean, Gavin, Welsh, Scott, Carolan, P. Laurie, F. Maisey, H. Gibson. B. Ryan, Misses Ida I-larding, A. Harding, H. Willis, Peggy Welsh (Wellington), Moore, M. Collins and F. Luxfield.

THE COMFORTABLE SETTEE AVOIDING THE "SHABBY LOOK” The really comfortable sofa receives quite an unfair amount of wear apd tear, so that its covering soon looks shabby, while those of less congenial seats remain fresh and uncrushed. To reupholster a settee is a fairly costly business, and it is up to the thrifty housewife to keep it in good order on economical lines. One of the best plans is to give the settee a loose cover of plain holland in a very thick, strong weave. This can be laundered frequently, and will form an excellent background for coloured pillows and spread. A spread that will wear well is a kelim rug, which, being of smooth and supple surface, fits into the contours of a sofa and does not ruffle up in use. Such rugs are often used nowadays, instead of tapestry, for fixed coverings, but if used loose their positions can be changed to secure even wear all over and they will last longer. Some oriental rugs of silk pile, too delicate for the floor, also accommodate themselves well as sofa spreads. “Animal plush,” lately used for coat collars and cuffs, makes a good sofa rug, being hard-wearing and comparatively cheap. So great is its width that a single strip may be used for both seat and back. Velveteen printed in the “calf” design so much in vogue has also been exploited on a couch with excellent effect. Inexpensive in the first instance, it will withstand careful washing when soiled, and thus should have a long life of usefulness. Crochet woolwork has returned to fashion of late, and amusing covers, of gay, jazzy inspiration, crocheted in squares, would prove quite in the furnishing mode of the moment and exceedingly practical. Nothing wears better than close crochet.

FOR KINDERGARTEN FENDS

DANCE AT CLICK CLACK The Click Clack Cabaret was a scene of gaiety and colour last evening, when a very successful dance and card evening was held to raise funds for the St. James Free Kindergarten. Bridge tables were arranged downstairs but the music by Jean MacIndoe’s orchestra was so bright and irresistible that nearly everyone preferred to dance. Potted shrubs and vases of tall poppies were very effective against the black and gold furnishings of the lounge, and upstairs in the ballroom softly coloured light shades threw a subdued glow over the dancers. The committee members present were: Mrs. J. B. MacFarlane, president, in a gown of black georgette and lace. Mrs. Alan Browne, vice-president, georgette frock of palest pink beaded in rose and silver. Mrs. H. Watson-Airey, secretary, a gown of black georgette, effectively beaded in amber. Mrs. T. Alexander Lowe, chiffon velvet model of pompadour pink, with skirt embroidered in silver sequins, and an effectively-draped georgette panel from shoulder to hem. Mrs. J. J. Kingston, gown of ravenswing blue ring velvet, with relief of black and silver. Mrs. Herbert, black lace and georgette gown. Mrs. Cochin, primrose georgette, beaded in blue and silver. Mrs. Carrick Robertson, gown of black georgette beaded in black and silver. Mrs. Tiarks. pale amethyst crepe de chine frock, beaded in mauve and crystal. Mrs. Austin Carr, gown of leafgreen chiffon velvet and ermine stole. Miss Peacock, gown of black georgette and lace, with brilliant trimming. Miss D. Whitley, black georgette frock with long uneven hem. The dancers included: Mrs. Rex Gambier, bouffant gown of black taffeta, with deep yoke of silver Mrs. R. Smallfield, frook of cream lace worn over cream crepe de chine. Mrs. Gibson, gown of pervenche blue lace, with brocaded silver relief. Airs. D. McGregor, frock of cardinal red charraeuse, with relief of gold tinsel. Miss Biddy Philcox, canton jade georgette frock, beaded in silver. Miss Leslie Roberton, shell-pink crystal beaded georgette, worn over eau de nil georgette. Miss O’Halloran, bouffant gown or lilac-tinted taffeta. Miss Alfreda Souter, gown of cardinal red chiffon velvet. Miss Jean Maclndoe, gown of ivory georgette studded with brilliants. Miss Myra Emanuel, period frock of black chiffon velvet, with brilliant buckle linishing and smart shoulder tie Miss N. Redstone, gown of buttercup yellow satin beaute. Miss D. Heather, frock of delphinium blue taffeta. . . . Miss Daphne Rainger, picture frock oi floral taffeta in palest orchid shade. Miss Cushla Rainger, gown of coral pink lace, with long skirt dipping toward the back. . , Miss Nancy Biss, chenille embossed °-eorgete frock of rose, finished at the waist with velvet sash of matching shade. Miss Wynyard. period frock of black taffeta, with inset motifs of embroidered cream net. . , Miss K. Thompson, dainty frock of sage green georgette. . , . Miss Flora Robertson, frock of larkspur blue crepe de chine, banded with velvet in contrasting colours. Miss Arnoldson, gown of gold lace. Miss Dene Plummer, gown of jade green georgette, with petal-pointed hem. Miss Sherriff, Gisborne, eau de nil taffeta in period style, with relief of brilliant and deep transparent hem of Miss Linda De Renzy, gown of silver lace, worn over slip of blush rose pleated chiffon. Miss Bernice Molloy, frock of pale pink georgette, appliqued with tiny rosebuds and finished at the shoulder with a spray of deep rose. Miss Rona Fenton, period frock of black taffeta, finished with a butterfly bow of tulle to one side. Miss Betty Jackson, black georgette and lace gown. Miss P. Biss, bouffant frock of turquoise taffeta. Miss A. Biss, corsage cloth of silver with skirt of rose-coloured lace. Miss J. Ormiston, sage green taffeta gown, with gold appliqued motifs. Miss Alice Bailey, gown of gold lace and jade green crepe de chine. Miss L. Mahon, blush rose taffeta gown, with hem of delphinium blue. Miss Dudgeon, coral taffeta gown in period style. Miss Hay. picture frock of pink pin spotted tulle, with long frilled skirt and spray of roses. Miss Rendell, cloth of silver gown, with overskirt of hyacinth blue lace. Miss Paterson, jade green georgette frock, with petalled hem outlined in silver sequins. Miss W. Rendell, gown of flame velvet and gold lace. Miss Gandell, frock of shell pink georgette and silver lace. Miss Alary Mitchell, ivory georgette frock, with panels of silver lace. Aliss E. Robb, rose georgette frock, with sash and shoulder spray of deep amethyst. Aliss Hall, hyacinth blue taffeta gown, with cross-over bodice and full skirt. Aliss C. Wells, black veWet corsage, with lace skirt showing the slip of palest pink chiffon. Aliss Marjorie Cerrutty, frock of cherry georgette, with sash of matching satin. Aliss Violet Arnoldson, shell pink georgette frock, with deep yoke of silver lace. Aliss V. Dewing, brocaded gown of silver, rose and black. Aliss Georgie AlcConrtell, gown of black georgette, with long uneven hem. Miss Rhoda Robertson, rose pink georgette frock. Ariss D. Grant, palest flesh pink georgette gown, with long uneven hem. Aliss Alarjorie Lowe, shell pink bouffant taffeta gown, with petal-pointed skirt. Aliss Ashton, ruched cyclamen taffeta frock in period style. Aliss Nancye Alartin, petunia georgette gown, with relief of silver. Aliss Joan Carrick-Robertson, beaded georgette gown of black and silver. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Afoira Frances, eldest daughter of Mr. and Airs. W. Delany, of Afatamata, to Thomas, third son of Air. AI. McCarthy, of Hamilton. The engagement is announced of Cynthia, only daughter of Airs. C. F. Valintine, of 12 Fairholme Avenue, Epsom, to Reginald James, second son of Air. and Airs. W. S. Watson, of 20 Puriri Avenue, Epsom. The engagement is announced of Marjorie, younger daughter of Air. and Airs. A. W. Day, of Clevedon Road, Otahuhu, to Peter, elder son of Mr. and Airs. P. Finlayson, of Alatamata. late of Caithness, Scotland. * * * The engagement is announced of Alice Alay, only daughter of Airs, and the lato Air. Francis, of Surrey, England, to Robert Alexander Gilmour, youngest son of Captain and Airs. T. Crighton, of Scotstown, Glasgow, Scotland.

A FRIENDIN AN AUSTRIAN HAMLET! j The tiny girl looked rather lonely, j This was not surprising, considering | that she lived in a small Austrian j town-hamlet, where shops did not j number a dozen, and where you simply could not help knowing what your neighbour had for dinner. Her father j was a proprietor of a toy-like build- j ing, called “hotel” by tourist cour- j tesy, and she, invariably tidy in bright ! red bodice and frilled black apron, ran about carrying out the few errands she could. “Aren’t you rather too much alone, j Elsa?” I asked. The plump brown fingers tugged at I the apron frill. “No, fraulein,” piped a small voice, “I have a great friend here. Would you like to- ” She never finished, but the big brown eyes completed the broken sentence and I hurried after her. There was a street in that quaint old place. The few soberly grey houses looked in friendly way at each other. The street was not narrow enough for them, so they just leaned forward a little to be as near one another as they could. It looked a bit j mad—“but what will you?”—the town people shrugged their shoulders—“the j houses are quite safe; they can’t help ] leaning forward.” To this street Elsa led me. and to j the quaint arch at the farther end of it. An old arch, its irregular grey j stones all but buried under soft moss and lichen. The arch led into a lane and there were fields beyond. Did Elsa’s friend live outside? No. She stopped under the arch, tilted her little head and pointed him out to me, her voice well-nigh breaking with pride and triumph. And when I saw him, I couldn’t help loving him, too.