Brides of February

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 594, 21 February 1929, Page 4

Brides of February

BIGGS—LAWRENCE The marriage was celebrated in Te Aroha recently at St. Mark’s Church of Wilhelmina Harry, fifth daughter of Mrs. Biggs and the late Mr. William Biggs, of Te Aroha to William Richard, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lawrence, of Pukekana Avenue, Epsom, Auckland. The Rev. R. L. Connolly officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Robert Biggs, was charmingly frocked in ivory georgette, with a pouched bodice, inset with honiton lace. The skirt of honiton lace had a band of georgette inset into the scollops. The beautiful hand-embroidered veil was arranged under a coronet with orange blossoms.

A lovely shower bouquet with touches of shell-pink was carried. Miss Ruth Isobelle Biggs, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Her frock was of conflower blue georgette, with a two-tiered skirt and accordionpleated flfehu on the bodice. A pastelshaded hat relieved with blue was worn.

Mrs. Biggs, mother of the bride, wore a navy blue crepe dorea- frock relieved with beige and a hat to match. She carried a posy of autumn tinted flowers.

Mrs. Lawrence, the bridegroom’s mother, was frocked in black bengaline, with touches of beige and she wore a hat to tone. Golden-coloured flowers composed the dainty posy she held.

Mr. Jack Partridge, of Auckland, was best man. Miss Ray presided at the organ. A novel note was struck when the bride and bridegroom, leaving the church, passed through an archway of tennis rackets en route to their car. The racket-bearers were Mesdames Vickers, Mackie, Crier, Clarke, Gaw Wright and Chapman, and the Misses McLaren, Strange, Noak, George, Lipsey, Ranby (2), McGlashan, Robinson, Sleep, Rowe (2)j and Hedge.

RAMSAY—DUNNINGHAM St. David’s Church was chosen for the wedding last evening of Phyllis, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hunningham, of Sherwood Road, Mount Eden, to John Keith, the second son of Mr. John Ramsay and the late Mrs. Ramsay, of Remuera. The service, at which the bride was given away by her father, was conducted by the Rev. D. C. Herron. Mr. Graham Coltman was the best man and Mr. Laurie Dunningham groomsman. A delightful gown of satin beaute and filmy georgette was worn by the bride. The slender corsage of satin was attached to a skirt composed of many silver-lace edged petals of georgette, and in the centre of each was embroidered a quaint little lover’s knot in gold thread. A veil and train of honiton lac© was arranged with a circlet of orange blossom, and the bride carried a shower bouquet of white madonna lilies and cream roses. The bridesmaids. Miss Lorna Holdsworth and Miss Merl Clark, and little flower girl, Bonnie Dunningham, were dressed in similar fashion ir* viola-mauve taffeta frocks with petalled hems and medallions of silver lace inset in the skirt. Mauve georgette cape collars fell over the shoulders, edged with silver lace, and at the waist were large mauve tulle bows. They wore caps of trellised mauve velvet ribbon finished with bands of silver and carried bouquets of mauve and pink asters and fern. JONES—SHATZ For her wedding to Gordon Cormack Jones, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Jones, of Auckland, Daisy, the • elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Shatz, of St. George’s Bay Road, Parnell, chose a particularly smart little jumper suit of gentian blue crepe lido, made with a finely-pleated skirt, and a slimly-fitting jumper. A blue felt hat of wide-brimmed shape was worn and was effectively swathed with blue ribbon to tone. A beautiful sheaf of pmk carnations and rosebuds was carried. Miss Rae Shatz attended her sister as bridesmaid, prettily dressed in lotus rose crepe de chine. Her frock was made with a tiered skirt, closelvpleated, and she wore a hat of beige felt relieved with rose ribbon. Vivid autumn-shaded chrysanthemums appeared m her bouquet. The ceremony, at which the bride was given away by Mr. Anderson, was A°J^i UC^ ed - the Rev - Macdonald Dr w d A n Y? ox Church > at Parnell. Dr W. A. Blomfield attended the bridegroom as best man. CARTER—TOWNSEND

YY Mar j:?- Cathedral was the scene M yesterday afternoon of bil Muriel, the youngest daughter of Btr'eet nd -R MrS a H ‘ S ’ Town send, of Eden fetieet, Broadway, to Eric Powell the second son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Carter of Mount Eden.

Canon Percival James conducted the ceremony and the bride was given away by her father. Mr. John Carter attended the bridegroom as best man Ivory georgette and dainty silken laoe fashioned the bride’s pretty gown, which was attractively relieved with a trail of bright silver flowers at the waistline. A coronet of orange blossoms held the bridal veil of brussels lace in place, allowing it to form a graceful train. The bride’s toilette was completed with a shower bouquet of white flowers.

Miss Una Townsend, who attended the bride, was attractively dressed in georgette of lotus rose shading, with a dipping skirt of tiny frills, falling to an irregular hemline. Her hat was of rose-coloured Bankok and she carried a bouquet to tone,

PARTY FOR VISITORS Mrs. R. Dickinson, of Grafton Road, gave a very enjoyable party on Tuesday evening in honour of Mr. and Mrs. James Heaton, of Randwick, Sydnev who are at present touring the DominThe rooms were attractively decorated in shades of pink and blue. During the evening songs were given by Misses Rita Madden and Doreen D’Authreau, and Mrs. Audrey Simmers and Miss Wilson at the piano. Mrs. Dickinson received her g~wearing a charming frock of black georgette, relieved with diamante. Mrs. James Heaton wore a dainty frock of coral gerogette and gold lace. Among those also present were: Mrs. Audrey Simmers, almond georgette and dimante studdings. Mrs. Bright, geranium satin beaute frock. Miss Doreen D’Authreau, ciel blue georgette, with silver lace bolero effect. Miss Mamie Brodie, black and silver lace, relieved with pink satin. Miss Eileen Brodie, embossed canary chenille. Miss Nora Brodie, apricot georgette frock. Miss Edna Sinclair, turquoise blue taffeta. Miss Alma Knight, pale blue georgette, with pink roulette trimmings. Miss Pat. Vercoe, beige frock of charMiss Wilson, frock of blue lace and silver.

REMOVING DYE-STAINS The best way to deal with dye or colour that has “run” is to plunge the stained article at once In clean boiling water. Ou no account use soap or soda. If it Is an article that will stand boiling, let it boil hard until you think the stain has quite gope. But if the material is silk or wool, put only the part that is stained in a basin of boliing water; as soon as it begins to cool add fresh hot water. This method will remove any kind of dye if attended to at once, and if no soap be used. Soap only hardens the dye.

WAIKATO NOTES (From Our Own Correspondent) Mrs. R. R. Stewart, of Hamilton, is visiting friends in Dunedin. * * * Mrs. A. English has returned to Hamilton from a holiday at Mercury Bay. * * * Mrs. R. Guy has been elected district secretary of the Central Waikato Local Association of Girl Guides. * * * Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Garrett, of Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, who have been touring New' Zealand for three months, and who are leaving shortly for England, were the guests of honour at a delightful party in Mr. Garrett’s house at Te Rore recently. About 40 guests were present and a merry time was spent with cards, songs and community singing. * * * FAREWELL PARTIES Mrs. C. L. McDiarmid gave a delightful party on Monday evening at her home, Craochen, in honour of Mrs. Hugh Douglas who is leaving next week for England. The rooms were decorated with zinnias and dahlias. Mrs. McDiarmid was wearing a smart frock of floral georgette in autumn tones. Mrs. Douglas was in a frock of black sequined georgette. Progressive bridge was played, prizes being won by Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. C. Sutcliffe. The other guests were: Dr. Mary Douglas, Mrs. D. Hay, Mrs. G. A. Hurd-Wood, Mrs. F. Jolly, Mrs. W. Tudehope, Mrs. C. Sutcliffe, Mrs. H. T. Gillies, Mrs. J. F. Strong,, Mrs. E. .T. Mears, Mrs. E. F. O’Meara, Mrs. A. Joseph, Mrs. H. J. Ferguson, Mrs. W. H. Hume, Mrs. Hockin, Mrs. T. C. Fraser, Mrs. Wyvern Wilson, Mrs. CB. Wake, Mrs. H. N. Eiby and Miss Harrowell. * * * The ladies’ committee of the Waikato Winter Show Association gave an afternoon tea party for two of their most energetic members Mrs.' Hugh Douglas and Mrs. H. C. Ross, both of whom will leave for England shortly. During the tea music was given by an orchestra on the balcony. Lovely blooms of pink, white and gold were the table decorations. Mrs. Alexander, the hostess, received her guests in a chic ensemble of pebble brown mariette. Mrs. Douglas was in black crepe de chine and Mrs. Ross in a silver grey coat over a pretty floral georgette, with hat to tone. Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. A. W. Green spoke. Those present were Mrs. Alexander, ™l, H -, :Douelas ' Mrs. H. C. Ross, Mrs. W. Paul, Mrs Wallace, Mrs. H. Clark, A. E. Yule, Mrs. R. English, Mrs. a. Bennett Mrs. W. G. Pountney, Mrs. W. Clark, Mrs. P. Snell, Mrs. F. Clapm™’ J* r T s - Cm-ide. Mrs. A. W. Green, , Green: slade, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Robeids, Mrs. Coombes, Mrs. Kav, Mrs. Mrl < r2' r JV Finla -yson, Mrs. Ridley, Mrs. Deed, Mrs. F. Snell, Miss R. JohnDenz’ Mlss C ’ Wallnutt and Miss G. * * * gift evening at ROTOTUNA . Y" ‘' C-’’ pleasant evening was organlsed by many of Miss Hazel Martin’s friends in Rototuna the other evening. •T. a'V all 1!’“ at Miss Martin's home her i >r ° u Sht with them many gifts for n m, f J i tare l home. Songs and instruselections were given by Mrs Passfleid Mrs. Rae, Mr. and Mrs. 2"“.', Mls ® Gr aham. Miss Rae and reeßea I ntK - Mrs - H Clements amuslns competitions were

tllere for Miss also l , ?, d Mr - Dean - her fiancee, but Mr T° r J ; and Mr s. Harold Russell. Mr. J. Graham asked Mr. and Mrs Russell to accept a handsome clock from their friends in Rototuna-

AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Miss Rani Bennell, only daughter <’ Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Bennell, Wellington, to Mr. Frank H>de, "Tinburn,” Tarras, Otago Central. “AWKWARD” I think the earliest recollection I have is being termed “just at t « awkward age.” 1 was, I suppose, abcfive years old. I asked after* remember, why 1 was "awkward. was told that little girls who were young to go to school and yet too ® to amuse themselves with dollies things were, well —awkward! At twelve I was still "awkwarct “All arms and legs,” they said. • brothers were asked to overloo little tempers —"She’s at a ' er f * ward age you know.” At sixteen I was, if anything, awkward than ever; “neither flesh, fowl, nor good red herring. • ; father said. At the smallest oUt ’ | I was patted on the head *md everlasting news that I was ® “awkward stage,” betweea c

and womanhood. _ _ j Here am I at twenty-four! shall either be married or rea 7 tied in my career. They say be better then; I shall h®'® the awkward age. I doubt itDo we ever pass this mova lam afraid not. The woman e forty and fifty is described is as being “at the awkward age at the most awkward time o Personally. I have given up , of being anything but fancy that, at ninety or so. lttS hear my grandchildren, * e iwe h f . at the “awkward” age ,2,, ir b Gr*®; whisper: “Hush, don t d v£Enie; she'll be cross shes

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