Double Wedding

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 466, 22 September 1928, Page 18

Double Wedding

Twin Sister and Her Brother Wed At Same Time GRAYSON—MARTIN Tlie Iloly Church of St. Sepulchre’s was the scene on Wednesday of a charmingly picturesque wedding, when a twin sister and her brother were married. The double wedding was celebrated by tlie Rev. Gordon Bell. The twins were Boris Ada and Laurence Joseph, daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Martin, of .Mount Eden, and they were married respectively to Arthur Noble, tlie eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Grayson, of Mount Eden, and Olive Constance, the second daughter of Mrs. Kiddell, of Mangere. The twin bride, Miss Martin, chose for her wedding gown. a. delightful model of lotus rose crepe fleuri, embroidered with bands of strass around the finely tucked corsage and in the skirt and hemline. A brilliant buckle caught a bouffant bow of georgette in place at one side. The bridal veil, which fell from a circlet of orange blossoms, was of delicately embroidered tulite, and the shower bouquet, which completed her ensemble, was of rosecoloured flowers. Miss Gladys Grayson attended the bride, wearing a georgette frock of delphinium blue shade, girdled with blue satin, that tied in a large bow at one side. A straight bodice was attached to a full skirt, dipping to modish length at the £ack. A bandeau of tulle and a shower bouquet completed her toilette. The bride's father gave her away, and Mr. D. Grayson attended the groom as best.man.

MARTIN—KIDELL

The other bride, Miss Kiddell, was picturesquely frocked in ring velvet, the colour of which was a pastel blue run through with a gleam of silver. The dainty gown was fashioned with a slightly uneven hem, and over it fell the delicate meshes of a tulle veil embroidered in silken thread.' A coronet of orange blossoms held the veil in place, and the bride carried a bouquet of pretty flowers. Miss Florence Jones was the bridesmaid, and wore a cbic frock of wild rose georgette, relieved with chiffon velvet. Her head-dress was of tulle, and she carried a shower bouquet. Mr. Frank Kiddell gave his sister away, and Mr. Edward Tait was best man. Beautiful antique pearl necklets were worn by both brides, being heirlooms of Mrs. Martin’s. Afterwards a reception was held at the Domain Kiosk, where Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Kiddell welcomed a large number of guests. Mrs. Martin was wearing a smart frock of nankin blue crepe de chine, and a black hat. Mrs. Kiddell chose. an attractive toilette of pearl grey crepe alonza, and a feathered black bat.

COOMBE—DUFTY Eunice, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dufty, of Parawai, Thames, was a dainty bride when she was married recently at St. Matthew’s Church to Brian Frederick, the son of Mr. W. Coombe, of Pukekohe. Canon Grant Cowen conducted the service, at which the bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Raymond Dufty. Her gown was of delicate parchment Sufferers from bronchitis or asthma obtain speedy relief by taking “NAZOL.” Is 6d buys 60 doses.—23.

mariette, made in Victorian manner, 'with a graciously deep vandyked heir, on which motifs of blue and silver were appliqued. A veil of exquisitely broidered tulle fell in long misty folds, and formed an effective train. She wore a chaplet of orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of beautiful white blossoms. Two maids followed the bride—the first. Miss Hilda Evans, wearing an attractive frock of viola mauve crepe elise. with deep bands of ivory lace let into the softly gathered skirt. Her head-dress was of tulle, and she carried a bouquet to tone with her frock. Miss Joyce Collins was the other attendant, and her frock was of hyacinth, blue crepe de chine, made with a slenderly fitting corsage attached to a prettily flaring skirt. A tulle bandeau and a shower bouquet were dainty accessories to her toilette. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. P. Coombe. The bride’s mother wore an ensemble of parma violet crepe fleuri, with a hat of primrose shading. She carried a posy of violets. PENWOMEN’S LEAGUE Tribute to the services of Mrs. Victor Macky, who has resigned from the secretaryship of the' New Zealand League of Penwomen, was paid at the league’s meeting yesterday. The president, Mrs. M. Stuart Boyd, thanked Mrs. Macky for the way in which she had looked after the league’s interests for three years. She was still remaining vice-president and honorary organiser, and the league could always he assured of her keen sympathy aaid interest. Mrs. Boyd asked Mrs. Macky to accept a hand-somely-bound illuminated address, in which was inscribed the names of all the members of the Penwomen* s League. Other tributes of flowers and books were also presented by the members. Mrs. Macky thanked, the members for their gifts, and said that although she was going to take up the study this year of social betterment and international peace, she would still take a keen interest in the work of the league. A brief talk on the work of the PanPacific Conference was given by a delegate. Miss Olive Mercer, of Dunedin. Mrs. Crofton Umbers, who recently returned from a visit to California, also gave an interesting talk on women’s club life there. During the afternoon musical items were given by Miss Etta Fields, Mrs. R. A. Singer, and Miss Rene Satchwell.

GIFT AFTERNOON Miss M. Fouhy was hostess yesterday at a very bright little party given at her residence, Gillies Avenue, in honour of Miss Irene Moore, who is to be married next week. The party took the form of a toilet gift afternoon and many dainty and useful gifts were showered on the bride-elect. The drawing-rooms had been gaily decorated with tall slim vases of Iceland poppies with delicate fernery and bowls of violets. Bridge was played and novel games and competitions had been arranged. When receiving her guests Miss Fouhy wore a charming frock of mexique blue georgette. Miss Irene Moore’s frock was of fleur-de-lis grey georgette.

Among the guests were: Mrs. Woollams, Mrs. Ballin, Mrs. P. Crisp, Mrs. Tong, Mrs. Kelsey, Mrs. Chilcott, Mrs. Remus, Mrs. Brinsden, the Misses Isobel McCorkindale, Rita Cornaga, Horsley, Jean Moore, Janet Clarkson, Mary Mitchell and Jean Balin. BRIDGE AND TENNIS Mrs. A. A. Martin was the hostess on Thursday afternoon at a farewell bridge and tennis party given in honour of Mrs. G. D. Mclntosh, who will leave Auckland shortly to visit England. To receive her guests Mrs. Martin wore an attractive frock of rose du barri crepe de chine. Miss Sybil Martin was wearing a frock of opal blue crepe de chine and a matching hat. Mrs. Mclntosh chose a smart jumper suit of tricolette. Among those present were: Mrs. Clutha Mackenzie, Mrs. E. Anderson. Mrs. R. E. Vaile, Mrs. W. B. Colbeck, Mrs. L. Carter, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. T. S Culling, airs. J. F. Bwen, MrJ Houghton. Mrs. Mrs. 3ST. Hanna, Mrs. Richmond, Mrs. C. E. Law-ford, Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs. J. B. Henry, Mrs. h-ingston, Mrs. H. Fenton, Mrs. Handyside, Mrs Louisson, Mrs. Kirker. Mrs. J. B. McFarlane. Mrs. Brander, Mrs. F Hanna, Mrs. UpfiU, Mrs. Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs Spedding. Mrs. Gorrie, Mrs. P. Cpton, Mrs. Mac Kay Grant, Mrs. Watson. Tewsley, airs. Ramsay, Miss Fra ter.