Rainbow Shaded Gowns Worn by Bride’s Attendants

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 604, 5 March 1929, Page 4

Rainbow Shaded Gowns Worn by Bride’s Attendants

Primrose and Green and Mauve

Gill —Gloyn

When May Evelyn, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Gloyne, was married recently at Whangarei to John, the son of Mr. Janies Gill and the late Mrs. Gill, of *East Bowley, Cadbury, England, she wore a, dainty frock of ivory georgette relieved 'with tiny silver rosebuds. Her veil was of heavily embroidered tulle, and fell in pretty folds from a coronet of orange blossoms. Asters in pink and mauve shades composed her dainty bouquet. The ceremony, which took place at the Whangarei Presbyterian Church, was conducted by the Rev. G. W. Lochore. The bride’s father gave her away, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. Hanley Cliff as best man and Mr. Kelson McMullen as groomsman. Mrs. Isherwood was at the organ. Miss Edna Gloyn attended the bride as chief maid, with Miss Violet Cameron as another daintily-dressed attendant, and little Miss Marjorie Gloyn made a picturesque flower girl. The first maid’s frock was of viola mauve crepe de chine, and was effectively made with a slender bodice that drifted down to a petalled skirt showing a border of flower motifs. Miss Cameron’s frock was made in eau de nil crepe de chine on the same lines as the first attendant’s, and they each wore a halo cap of tulle and carried a bouquet to tone. The little flower girl’s frock was of frilled primrose crepe de chine, and she carried a basket of pretty flowers. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a reception at the Ritz Restaurant, where the bride’s mother wore a smart frock of navy bengaline with a navy hat and an autumn-shaded bouquet. CLIFF—GOING Ivory georgette and lace of a parchment tint was effectively mounted on satin of the palest pink shade in the delightful wedding gown worn by Eva Althea, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Going, of Whangarei, when she was married at Christ Church, Whangarei, recently to Edgar Alan, the youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. G. Cliff. The Rev. M. T. W. Edwards conducted the service, at which the bride was given away by her father, Mr. Hanley Cliff, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man, and Air. Mervyn Thompson, of Auckland, was the groomsman. ROSE-CLAD MAIDS The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Cliff, and Miss Thelma McCullough. as bridesmaids, each piquantly dressed in taffeta of sunset pink shading, with matching caps of tulle. They carried bouquets of pink flowers. Afterwards the Ritz Restaurant was the scene of a reception, where the bride’s mother welcomed the guests, wearing a gown of black crepe thais and a black hat. She carried a bouquet of tiger lilies. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black crepe de chine frock and a black hat, and her bouquet was of mauve asters. GILES—DAVISON A pretty wedding was quietly celebrated at the Knox Church in Huntly on Saturday, when the Rev. M. C. Gibb married Miss Jane Hannah Davison, the second daughter of Mr. and Airs. Wm. Davison, of Huntly South, to Edwin William, the eldest son of Air. and Mrs. John Wm. Giles, of Te Kauwhata. Miss Florence Annie Davison was bridesmaid, and Miss Verrell Giles, the flower-girl, with Mr. Bruce Krissansen, of Birkenhead, best man. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mr. and Airs. Davison. the latter receiving her guests in a black crepe de chine and georgette toilet.

The bridal frock was a dainty model of white georgette trimmed with silver, and worn with an embroiderer veil and coronet of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was in pale blue i georgette, with gold trimmings and a ; matching headdress, and she carried s a bouquet of pink and mauve asters. The flower-girl wore a shell-pink crepe de chine frock and carried a basket of pink asters to tone. Among the guests were:—Air. and Airs. Giles (the latter in a blue embroidered voile), Aliss M. Giles, Air. and Airs. Thos. Alartin, Air. Ken Alartin, Airs. H. Russell, Airs. J. and Miss M. Rumney, Air. and Airs. Downes, Aliss Jean Gavin and Mr. A. Black. VICTORIA LEAGUE YEAR’S WORK REVIEWED The nineteenth annual report of the Auckland branch of the Victoria League, to be presented at the annual meeting of the league on Thursday evening, deals in a comprehensive manner with all the activities of the league for the year ended December 31, 1928. Referring to immigration, the report states that every English boy coming to the Auckland district receives a letter of welcome from the secretary, offering books, magazines, and advice. The local branch has also found employment for a few women who have come to the district with letters from the Victoria League, London, or the society lor the overseas Settlement of British Women, London. During the year 381 parcels were forwarcied to settlers, schools, and English public schoolboys. The league also sent out 2,265 books, 1,003 magazines, and 1,-970 newspapers. The series of lectures arranged by Airs. Dawes were a great success, and the league records its indebtedness to the following lecturers: Airs. Kenneth Gordon, assisted by members of the Dickens’ Club, girls’ committee, Aliss Kent, and friends; Air. Doric Algie, M.A., F.R.G.fci.; Rev. W. Monekton, M.A.; Air. J. W. Shaw, M.A.; and a debate by university graduates. From the sale of 12,000 copies of tlie cookery book, donations were given as follow*: To tlie Women’s Institutes, £10; St. Alary’s Homes, £10; Seamen’s Mission, £5; Plunket Society, £3; Hospital Auxiliary, £5; Benevolent Society, £5; Sister Hannah, £5; sewing circle, £ls; animal welfare, £5; literature committee, £10; Christmas gift to Air. Southon and boys, £ 1 3s; sundry parties at various institutions, £ 10. SUCCESSFUL DAFFODIL DAY The annual Empire Ball was held in Scots’ Hall on Alay 24, and was a very brilliant success. The league was honoured by the presence of its patrons, their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral, Sir Charles Fergusson and Lady Alice Fergusson. Patriotic songs and the dancing of the gavotte arranged by Airs. C. Heather added much to the enjoyment of the guests. After paying expenses, £6B 11s 8d was added to the funds, and from this sum £45 5s was donated toward the purchase of the piano.

The Victoria League is the only organisation which has had, the privilege of a street collection which has not retained all the funds collected for its own use. ■f In 1919 the executive decided that the best way of helping the Empire ” was by assisting the various organisaa tions which were working for the good of our young citizens. Consequently , the boy scouts, the free kindergartens, e Plunket Society, Young Citizens’ e League (girls’ branch) and girl guides 1S have received donations each year. r * The thirteenth annual Daffodil Day ’j- was held on August 31, and was most successful, the net proceeds being £444 16s Sd. From this sum £223 was n distributed as follows: Boy scouts, e £150; Navy League, £10: St. John _ Ambulance, £5: Girl Guides, £ls; kindergartens, £27 6s; Plunket Society, £3 3s; Young Citizens’ League, £5 5s Animal Welfare, £2 2s; and a further donation to the Plunket Society of £5 ss, comprised of the remaining £2 4s and £3 Is from the ever-ready committee. Donations have been received during £he year of bridge tables, a, piano stool, a copy of the National Anthem, afternoon tea cloth, electric light shades, and money to be spent on improvements in the rooms. A piano has been purchased for the rooms toy donations from the ever-ready committee. the girls’ committee, the lectures. and the ball committee, and has been much appreciated. The proceeds of a bridge party, arid some small donations, provided the sewing circle with a sewing machine. SURPRISE PARTY A welcome home, in the form of a surprise party, was given by friends on Saturday evening to Aliss Elsie Deane, who has just returned from Australia, at her parents’ residence, Herne Bay. The hall was tastefully decorated with gaily-coloured balloons and streamers, and dancing was indulged in. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Deane, Air. and Mrs. G. C. Codlin, Air. and Mrs. C F Bennett, AH. and Airs. W. J. Campbell' Mr. and ATrs. AlcSporran, Air. and Airs S. Clark, ATr. and Mrs. H. Tucker, Miss AT. Campbell, Aliss S. AlcSporran. Aliss J. Campbell, Aliss Tv. Bennett, Aliss P Brown, Miss E. Campbell, Aliss G. White Aliss AlcAlonagle and. Aliss K. Johnston' If you are obliged to dress a fowl immediately after killing, steep it in boiling water for a few minutes, plunge it into cold water, and then roll it in a bag for a few minutes before plucking.