Wedding Bells Ring Out in Town and Country Too

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 583, 8 February 1929, Page 4

Wedding Bells Ring Out in Town and Country Too

VEREKER-BINDON—JOHNSTONE

On Wednesday, gt. Peter's Cathedral in Hamilton was beautifully decorated with masses of pink and blue hydrangeas, fern and bamboo, for the wedding of Mona.'the fourth daughter of Airs. Lindsay Johnstone and the late Lindsay Johnstone, to Guy Howard Vereker-Bindon, the elder son of the late Air. and Airs. Vereker-Bindon. A charming frock of white georgette and blonde lace made with a lightly lilting bodice and full skirt, with orange blossoms at the waist, was worn by the bride. Her beautiful veil of honiton point, banded by orange blossom, fell softly down, forming a lorig train. She carried a lovely sheaf of St. Joseph’s lilies and white roses. Her bridesmaids. Aliss Ruth Johnstone, her sister, and Aliss Joyce Ver-eker-Bindon, the sister of the groom, wore delightful gowns of shell pink georgette, the skirts, bouffant in style, having dainty embroideries of blue and mauve and silver, and edged with silver petals at the hem. Their picture hats were of silver, with pink and blue flowers, and their bouquets in the same soft shades. Littlo Enid Smith and Peggy AlcNicoll, the train-bearers, were in dainty little petalled georgette frocks of mauve and silver, with mauve and silver head bands. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Archdeacon E. AI. Cowie, as-

sisted by Dean Barnett. The organist was Airs. E. V. Stace.

Air. Campbell Johnstone, the bride’s uncle, gave her away. The bridegroom was attended by Air. U. C. M. Norris as best man, and Air. J. 11. Robertson as groomsman. Air. Eric ClaytonGreeno .and Air. D’Arcy Smith acted as ushers.

After the ceremony. Airs. Lindsay Johnstone held a reception at her home in Liverpool Street. She was wearing a chic ensemble, navy embroidered georgette over cinnamon, and a smart hat in the same tones. Her bouquet was of autumn-tinted flowers. Her drawing-room and the banqueting marquee were delightfully decorated with hydrangeas and lovely pink carnations.

Among the guests were; Dean and Airs. Barnett the Rev. and Mrs. E. Al. Cowie, Air. and Mrs. Campbell Johnstone, Air. and Airs. J. Bindon (Auckland.), Air. and Airs. George GasKill (Pukekohe), Air. and Airs. H. Johnstone, Air. and. Airs. J. C. Johnstone (Cambridge), Mr. and Airs. C. Alexander (Te Awaniutu), Air. and Airs. J. D. Smith, Air. and Airs. A. W. Johnstone (Auckland), Air. and Airs. N. Egan, Air. and Airs. E. D. Smith, Airs. A. j. Smith. Air. and Airs. R. Robertson (Wellington), Air. .and Airs. E. Martin (Thames). Air. and Airs. J. Ludbrook (Auckland), Air. and Airs. IT. S. Ludbrook (Bay & islands). Air. and Airs. 11. Matthews, An. and Airs. E. V. Stace, Mrs. A. G. Smith, AH', and Airs. 11. <2. Ross, Air. and Airs. Les. (Jiiampiori, Air. and Mrs. E. H. u Aieara, Mr. and Airs. ii. G. Sergei, Air. and Airs. W. A. Murray, Air. and Mrs. A. ivichume, Air. and Airs. R. Patterson, Air. and Airs. H. Jtiammond, Airs. J. Aiex\icol, Mr. and Airs. J. Pago, Mrs. Mel. cjuick, Aliss B. Jonnstone (Rotorua), Miss xvinseda (Pay oi isianas), Miss G. ver-ener-umauu (Palmers ton x\ or tn ) „ Aliss G. Jonnstone, Miss J. C. Johns tone vCamuriuge), Aliss J. Cobourne (TuaKau), Aiiss D. couourne (Tuakau), miss J. Anderson (WaiUKU), Aliss C. Jotinstone, aiiss R. Vickery, Aliss B. Vickery, aiiss Al. Biayton-ureene, aiiss Al. cowie, x»nss u. Mciiame.

Later when the bride and bridegroom xeft on a motoring tour of the North island, Airs, v ercker-Bindon was wearing a pretty cotoured suit embroidered in biaciv, uie smart vest having a high, tightly-fitting collar. Her putty-toned hat bad for its sole ornament a scanet dagger. When they return, Mr. and Airs. Guy Vereker-Bindon will live in Hamilton.

BAILLIE—BALDWIN On Saturday afternoon. at the Avondale Presbyterian Church, Rose Winnred, youngest daugnter of Air. Baldwin, of Croydon, England, was married to James ivialam, third son of Mr. and All's, it. Bainie, of Puahue, Te Awamutu. Tho ceremony was performed by the Rev. Thompson, and Airs. Eim (cousin of tho bride) pr’eoiueci at the organ. The bride, wno was given away by uer uncie, Air. Baldwin, of Milford, wore a dainty truck. of shea pink georgette, trimmea with silver beads. mi embroidered tunc veil with coronet of orange blossom and bouquet of pink carnations ana asparagus fern, completed uie bndai toilette. Tne bridesmaid, Miss Annie Baillie, of Puahue, sister ot the bridegroom, wore a frock of delphinium biue crepe ao chine with panels ot guipure lace, with crinoline hat to tone, and carried a shower bouquet of sweetpeas and asparagus fern. Air. Steve Schisha carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony a number of guests were entertained to a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride and bridegroom, the dining-room being decorated with pink and blue streamers.

I ALDRIDGE—BOLLARD An interesting wedding celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul's ProCatliedral in Wellington, was that of Marjorie Bollard, twin daughter of the late Hon. R. F. Bollard and of Mrs. Bollard, of Hill Street, to Major Miller Aldridge, son of Mrs Aldridge, of Auckland. The Yen. Archdeacon Johnson performed the ceremony, and the bride waS given away by her mother. The bride wore a French frock of beige georgette, with hat to match, and satin shoes to tone, and carried a bouquet of red and pink roses, and blue flowers toning with her frock. Sho was attended by her cousin, Miss Molly Bailey, of Auckland, as bridesmaid. The latter wore rose pink ninon, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of shaded pink carnations. Mrs. Bollard wore a gown of black lace, a black hat with white ospreys, and ermine necklet, and carried a bouquet in tones of cyclamen and violet. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. H. F. Bollard, brother of the bride, as best man. After the ceremony Mrs. Bollard held a reception at her home, where relatives and a few intimate friends were entertained. Mrs. Aldridge, mother of the bridegroom, wore an ensemble in ecru colour, with silk coat, and carried a bouquet of cyclamen. Miss Bollard, sister of tli ebride, wore ninon in beige and rose colour, and hat to match. Mrs. Bennett, sister of the bride, was in ecru lace, and Mrs Hunter wore gobelin blue with hat of the same colour. Among those present were: Mrs. Bailey, of Auckland (aunt of the bride); Mr. and Mrs. McLean (cousins), Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Brydon, the Ven. Archdeacon Johnson, Misses Markman, Po-

mare, Marjorie Palmer, Captain Gardner (.Christchurch), Captain Steele, Mrs. Boyd and Mr. Clouston.

The bride and bridegroom left later on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a jumper suit in apricot shade and hat to match, with furs.

POWER—DRYLAND A very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Anglican Church, Papakura, on Wednesday afternoon when Alma Olive, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Alma James Dryland, of View Road, Papakura, was married to Mr. O. S. W. Power, youngest son of Mrs. Caton, Mount Albert. The bride was given away by Dr. J. B. Page and looked very charming in a frock of ivory embossed georgette over satin charmeuse, with silver lace panels. She wore a veil of brussels net panelled with brussels .ace and held with a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried an exquisite bouquet of white roses, sweet sultans, jesamine, white asters with asparagus and maidenhair fern. The first bridesmaid was Miss Rose Dryland, youngest sister of the bride, who wore a dainty gown of turquoise blue georgette with silver lace insets. She carried a lovely bouquet of pink asters and maidenhair fern. The second bridesmaid was Miss Esme Wiklund, cousin of the bride, who wore a frock of coral pink georgette trimmed with silver lace and carried a bouquet of mauve asters and maidenhair fern. Both bridesmaids wore coronets of tulle and rosebuds. Heather Dennis made a charming little train-bearer. fc>he was prettily dressed in a frock of pale mauve georgette, with tiny frills and silver lace, and wore a coronet of rosebuds The vicar of Papakura, the Rev. W. C. Wood, was the officiating clergyman. Suitable nuptial music was played by Mr. P. Hardman. The best man was the brother of the bridegroom, Mr. Theodore Power. The groomsman was Mr. Allen Evans. A reception was subsequently held at

the residence of the bride’s mother. Mrs. Dryland received her guests in a frock of black georgette trimmed with pompadour lace. The . bride 3 going away dress was a navy bine ensemble suit with hat to match. Among those present were. Dr. and Mrs. J. T*. Page, the Rev. W. C. W ood, Mrs. Seccombe, sent., Mrs. Seccombe, in nr., Mrs. E. V. llill, Mrs. C. Wj.klund, Mrs. J. Howard, Mrs. C. Hell and airs. B. Huckstep.

ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Evelyn, tlio elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McDonald, of Kaupokonui, Taranaki, to Kenneth James, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Fulton, of Paeroa. The engagement is announced of Constance, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Johnstone, of “Overton.” Whatawhata, to Oscar Gaskill, of Te KowhaL VOGUES AND VAGARIES By MADAME JEANNE VARREZ No one need envy the dressmakers’ task! Though women crave "newness,” they will not be dragooned at the dictates of La Mode into wearing clothes which may strike even a mildly eccentric note. Each season, the dressmakers have it made clear to them just what their clients are prepared to accept and what they will not have at any price. By the time the early dress shows are over, therefore, there has been much modifying and improving of initial designs. It is part of the couturiere’s genius that she can so often develop an unpopular orginal model along lines that make it a favourite.

in one respect, the dressmakers have triumphed perhaps beyond their hopes. The campaign for more feminine clothes and more womanly figures has been conspicuously successful. The beginning of 1929 sees the waistline normal in many models, while in the very newest creations busts are accentuated aud skirts are unmistakably long. It seems no time since the universally accepted figure indicated length withput breadth; but the picture frock has changed all that.

A great range of blues is used for day clothes. For the afternoon, a typically modish georgette ensemble is of dark bluo as to the coat, while the dress incorporates light blue with the darker shade. The colours are mixed by diagonal lines converging down the front and back, and the long, tight-fitting sleeves are puckered at the elbow and have knotted wisps hanging as tassels. A fashionable millinery blue is of a diflicult shade of brilliant turquoise! Blue is notably absent, in ilie main, from the evening picture. The toilette de soiree, other than black, illustrates the feeling for lime green, absinthe yellow, and eau de nil. A pale rose-pink is liked by dark-haired beauties, but the regal simplicity of the all-white or all-black dress is everywhere admired.

Accessories are iucreasingly import- i ant in all phases of country clothes, i Tweed ensembles are rendered more “amusing” by the aid of gay scarves and belts, and smart handbags of suede and fabric, not to mention hats that can he strictly in the sporting category and yet emphasise feminine charm. Hosiery, too, contributes' to the colour scheme; and jewellery specially designed for the “toilette de sport” is another concession to the wholesale feminine invasion of the world of open-air pastimes. The lingerie department offers a novelty in the form of the newest Paris night-gown. This garment is cut shorter than usual, but is more built up round the neck. Wherefore it behoves the woman of tallish stature to keep a wary eye on the length when purchasing night-attire.

BIRKENHEAD AFFAIRS At the practice of the Birkenhead Borough Band last evening Mr. A. Hadfield (Deputy-Mayor) welcomed the new bandmaster, Mr. J. T. Ligrhton. He said the council had always taken a keen interest in the band and he wished it and its new conductor the best of luck. Mr. Lighton is also conductor of the Onehunga Orphans Club's orchestra, and was for 12 years bandmaster of the late 3rd Auckland Regiment. * * * The Birkenhead Residents’ and Rate* payers’ Association held its first annual meeting last evening in the Foresters* Lodge room. Mr. C. Walton presided. The secretary in liia report stated It was the honest desire of the association to work as far as possible in harmony with the local body, and to carry out the objects of the association—“to further the best interests of Birkenhead.” The association had actively participated in all matters where it felt it was necessary to give a lead, or to use its influence. The outgoing officers were thanked for their services during the past year. The election of officers resulted: Mr. J, Canty, president; Mr. E. C. Walton and Mr. Batty, vice-presidents; executive’, Mrs. Walker, Messrs. McPhail, Pikt, Goulden, Anderson, Sutcliffe, Jupp ani Mayman. Mr. F. G. Blackwell was reeleoted secretary and treasurer.

It was decided to write to the Borougi Council asking what had been done in connection with fire-fighting, also asking for enlightment in connection with the proposed drainage loan.