Lavender and Silken Lace and Roses for a Bride

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 454, 8 September 1928, Page 21

Lavender and Silken Lace and Roses for a Bride

KINDLEY— NEAL On Thursday evening a daintilydressed bride was married at St. Matthew s Church by the Rev. Carew 1 nomas. She was Olive Mariane. the youngest daughter of Mrs. Neal, of Pirkenhed, and her groom was Sheldon Ernest, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Kindley, of Point Chevalier. Appropriate nuptial music was Played by Mr. Philpott. Georgette, in sheerest white, was used to express the charm of the bridal gown, and was effectively flounced on the softly-gathered skirt \vith deep lace. From one shoulder of the shirred bodice fell a trail of oiange blossom, and the bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. A. E. Neal, completed her charming toilette with an armlet of sweet peas, stocks and white dahlias. Two maids attended the bride, the first, Miss Edna Collins, being prettily frocked in hya.cinth blue georgette with a dipping skirt of silken lace that achieved a smartly uneven line. A berthe of soft lace lent a dainty touch to the corsage. A bandeau of tulle and a shower bouquet were effective accessories. Miss Myra Phillips, a niece of the bride, was the other attendant, and wore a becoming frock of lotus rose taffeta, with a slender bodice attached to a bouffant petalled skirt. A rose caught her tulle bandeau at one side and she carried a bouquet of pink flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. James Craig as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Penrith Tearooms, where an effective decorative scheme was carried out in silver and rose shades. The bride’s mother wore a smart frock of navy blue toilette to receive her guests. Pier frock was inset with panels of lace and was worn with a hat of black georgette and offset by a mauve bouquet. The bridegroom’s mother was wearing a frock of japonica rose taffeta 1 of black and g'old toning. Pansies and stock composed her

RUSSELL—QUINTALL There was a very pretty wedding at All Saints’ Church, Ponsonby, this Week, when Miss Inez Quintall became the bride of Mr. Raymond C. Russell, second son of Mrs. and the late Mr. E. Russell, of Ponsonby. Entering the church on the arm of Mr. C. Clare, the bride looked charmingin a period frock of ivory satin du soir and tulle. The corsage of satin was heavily beaded with lattice design in crystal, while the full length skirt was of tiny ruffled tulle frills, each being edged with crystal and silver. The exquisitely embroidered tulle veil was caught to the head with a coronet of orange blossom and fell in billowy folds to form a long train. She carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers. The four bridesmaids were daintily" froeked in pastel shades. Miss Nellie Lee wore a mist blue petalled frock- of crepe fleure, Miss Thelma Gilmour was in crocus green georgette, Miss Ruby Matthews softly shaded aster crepe lido, and Miss Gladys Russell in mimosa georgette. The bandeaux were of gold lame and tulle edged with tiny rosebuds of lame, and each carried shower bouquets to tone. The Rev. W. Averill was the officiating clergyman, and Mr. Edward Russell attended as best man, with Mr. Thomas Dowdle as groomsman.

FIRE BRIGADE DANCE TE KUITI FUNCTION The parish, hall was brightly decorated on Tuesday evening, on the occasion of the Te‘ Kuiti Volunteer Fire Brigade’s annual dance and euchre tournament, when the hall was taxed to the utmost by the large number present. Swift’s orchestra provided a lively programme of music, which included several novelty dances. The winners of the euchre prizes were: Mrs. W. Gunson and Mr. P. Miles, first; Mrs. Willison and Mr. A. \\'. Corlett, second. The prize of a truck of firewood was won by Mrs. Corlett. Deputy- Superintendent PI. D. Higgins and Fireman F. Ongley carried out the duties of M.C.’s. FLORAL BAZAAR HENDERSON SALE OF WORK Charming floral decorations, chiefly of daffodils, transformed the Henderson Town Hall on Thursday afternoon when a daffodil show and sale of work for St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was held. The sale continued in the evening and was a marked success at both sessions. The Rev. T. H. Roseveare, Moderator of the Auckland Presbytery, gave a short address congratulating the church on the progress it had made, and the bazaar was opened by Mrs. Roseveare. The show, which is an annual event, was arranged by the members of the Ladies’ Ouild, and great credit is due to them for the excellent and efficient manner in which it was carried out. The proceeds, which amount to upward of £IOO, are to be used for carryingon the work of the church and for reducing the present debt upgn the church propertj*.

KNIGHT—UNDERWOOD E> dainty bride was Miss Ethel Grace Underwood, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Underwood, of Epsom, when she was married to Mr. Harold Stanley Knight, second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Knight, of Pah Road, Epsom.

Crown Studio photo. She wore a simple frock of ivory georgette with a vandyked medallion hem of silver lace, the neck and shoulders trimmed with threads of silver filigree, a veil of spotted Breton net edged with sprays of forget-me-nots, caught to the head with sprays of orange blossom forming a Russian coronet finished with clusters at each side, and carried a shower bouquet with pink and silver ribbons. The ceremony was performed in the Methodist Church, Greenwood’s Corner, which was decorated for the occasion with arum lilies, freesias and spring foliage. The Rev. E. Drake officiated, and Mr. Peak presided, at the organ. Miss Ivy and Miss Lily Knight, twin sisters of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids, the former wearing and the latter apple green crepe fleuri. Both frocks were fashioned alike, with skirts of radium lace, and bodices scalloped at the waistline. Headdresses of tulle and silver in the form of bandeaux were worn, and shower bouquets to tone with the frocks carried. Ina and Raymond Underwood, sister and brother of the bride, attended as train-bearers. Mr. F. Steere was best man, and Mr. Leslie Underwood was groomsman. The bride was given away by her father. A reception and a dance was held at the Orange Hall, the bride’s mother receiving the guests. Her frock was of briar rose crepe de chine, and a coat of wool crepe de chine to tone was worn. The bridegroom’s mother was dressed in biscuit marocain, with a hat to tone.

CARD PARTY A bridge and “500” afternoon was given by the Mount Albert Croquet Club yesterday. Considering' the weather there quite quite a good number of players. Mrs. Hoskings, Mrs. McGregor and Mrs. Whitfield served afternoon tea. The winning members were Mrs. Sharpies (bridge) and Mrs. Empen (500). Among the players were:—Mrs. A. W. Page, Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. S. Cole, Mrs. Partington, Mrs. Struthers, Mrs. Neumegan, Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Horspool, Mrs. Middlebrook, Mrs. Coltman, Mrs. Sharpies. BILLIARDS AND. CARDS WOMEN ENTERTAINED AT WAIUKU CLUB A ladies’ evening was held at the Waiuku Club on Wednesday, when a mixed tournament and cards were the main items of entertainment, together with a good exhibition of finger billiards by Mr. J. M. Leherty. The winners of the tournament were Mrs. Heise and Mr. L. Newth, while Mrs. Parmenter and Lieut.-Colonel Aldred secured the second prize. The guests of the evening were also entertained at supper by the club members at the Club Tea Rooms. In a short speech, the president of the club, Lieut.-Colonel Aldred, expressed the pleasure of the members at being able to entertain the ladies at their club.

MUNRO—JACKSON A very pretty little wedding - was celebrated at St. ’David’s, Khyber Pass, last evening:, when Miss Jessie Ashenden Jackson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Jackson, of Onehunga, became the bride of Mr. Leonard J. Munro, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Munro, of Newmarket. The bride’s frock was of ivory georgette with fluted skirt effect and ceinture of silver tissue and orange blossoms. Her embroidered tulle veil was caught at the head in cap effect with orange blossoms and fell in billowy folds to form a long train. With this was carried a shower bouquet of white spring flowers, with broad silver streamers. Miss Hazel Jackson and Miss Jean Webb were bridesmaids, the former wearing a frock of wistaria mauve crepe fleure, with deep hem of silver lace, with tulle bandeau of mauve. Miss Webb’s frock was of aquamarine green georgette with gold lace hem and green tulle headdress. Both carried shower bouquets to tone. The Rev. Mr. Bartram was the officiating clergyman. Mr. D. Munro carried out the duties of best man and Mr. J. Jackson, groomsman. A reception was held later at the Orphans Hall, Onehunga, which had been gaily decorated with brightlycoloured streamers and a wealth of daffodils, freezias and other spring blooms. To receive her guests Mrs. M. R. Jackson chose a charming model of midnight blue chenille embossed crepe de chine, with relief of foxglove georgette and smart hat to tone. With this was carried a posy of toned blooms. Mrs. J. Munro, mother of the bridegroom, wore a graceful gown of fleur-de-lys marquisette, with scarf effect of orchid mauve georgette. With this was worn a hat of mauve and posy of flowers.

HAMILTON NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent.) I Mrs. A. E. Cox is paying a short j visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. j McGovern, Lucerne Road, Remuera. j Miss B. Mac Diarmid, of Napier, is spending her vacation in the Waikato. Mrs. H. Plummer, of Dunedin, who has been visiting Mrs. A. W. Ward, in Claudelands, returned to the South last evening. Miss C. Bertelsen, who has been visiting Cambridge and Rotorua, has returned to Hamilton. GOLF TOURNAMENT Yesterday the committee of the Ladies’ Golf Club in Hamilton organised a. one-day’s tournament. Players came from many of the country clubs, the large number of entries testifying to the popularity of the Hamilton Club. The afternoon’s play was marred by much rain. The morning was devoted to medal play, the senior being won by Mrs. McDonald, from Te Awamutu, with a score of 1)4 —17, 77. The runner-up was Miss McNaughton with Ob'—lß, 7S. The junior medal was won by Mrs. Colin Taylor with 101 —24, 77; Mrs. 11. Matthews, with 102—23, 70, and Mrs. Aitken. 103—24, 79, a tic for second; Mrs. 11. Matthews finally winning. The Canadian foursomes in the afternoon were won by Mrs. Guy and Miss K. Oliver, with 96—18, 78; Miss M. Quinn and Miss Iv. Wallace, of Te Awamutu, being second with 95—10, 79. In the putting, Mrs. Worley, Miss K. Oliver and Miss Allen (Morrinsville), tied with 18. Among those on the links were Mesdames M. Douglas, W. H. Hume, E. J. Mears, P. Stewart, H. Ross, R. Worley, A. Joll, Batchelor (Cambridge), Nolan (Cambridge), N. Banks (Cambridge), Arthur (Te Aroha), Dickey (Walton), Carruthers (Matamata), Robinson (Matamata), Grut, McDonald (Te Awamutu), Bartleet, K. Brown, Batt (Taumarunui, C. Bennett, G. Teasdale (Te Awamutu), Mander, Wallace, White, A. English, W. Horton, T. Childs (Tokanui), R. English, J. O’Sullivan (Te Awamutu), Colin Taylor, 11. Hatthews, Aiken. 11. Guy, J. Strang, Burows, D. Hay, L. Chamberlain (Te Awamutu), G. Primrose, Pountney, P. Russell. P. Cleary, J. Oliphant (Te Awamutu), Misses M. Stevens, M. Quin (Te Awamutu), Wallace (Te Awamutu), Hammond, Nicholls, Allen (Morrinsville), Montefiore (Te Awamutu), Beverley (Matamata), McNaughton, Wyatt, E. Robinson, Foche (Te Awamutu), F. Jolly, Coventry, J. Masters, R. Burley, K. Oliver, Templar, B. Marming, McMillan (Hastings).

YOUNG PEOPLE’S DANCE The Claudelands Hall was the sgene of a bright dance on Tuesday evening, where Mr. and Mrs. Chesterman acted as host and hostess at a little function arranged by the Young People’s Club. The hall was canopied with black and gold streamers. Excellent music was supplied by Hildreth’s Orchestra. Among the young people present were: Misses M. Anchor, E. Watt, P. Watson, E. Bourke, E. Keeley, M. Bourke, M. Mercer, W. Watt, E. Gavin, Z. Hodgson, M. Murray, A. Barrett, E. Morgan, E. Leslie, E. Jones G. Howlett, M. Chesterman, P. Osborne. P. Howlett, M. King, S. Mcßae, L. Lewis. M. Barber, M. Lindsay, M. Laurenson. C. Buckland, E. Cunnold, N. Bliss, E. Bliss, E. Troutbeck, P. Clapham, L. Hemus, M. Greville, P. Miller. M. Speight. J. Manning, E. Snell, P. English, M. Zellman, A. McNicol, P. Tombs. E. Tombs, F- Snell.