Miss Marion Lowry Married To Australian Doctor

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 636, 12 April 1929, Page 4

Miss Marion Lowry Married To Australian Doctor

Kangaroos and Kiwis Embroidered on Gown

500 Guests at Wedding

Betting ton —Lowry

St. John’s Cathedral in Napier was the scene yesterday afternoon of a wedding holding interest for people throughout New Zealand and Australia. when Marion Grogan Lowry, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Lowry, of Okavva Station, Hastings, was married to Dr. Reginald Henshall Brindley Bettington, of Merriwa, New South Wales. Exquisite pink blossoms decorated the church with masses of palms and ferns to give effective relief. As the bride entered the church

with her father, the choir preceded her, singing ‘‘How Welcome Was the Call.” Mr. Percy Tombs was at the organ, and later when the register was signed Mrs. R. J. Robertson sang "Love’s Coronation.” A quaintly picturesque gown of parchment lace, embroidered with symbols of New Zealand and Australia in the form of ferns, wattle blooms, kangaroos and kiwis was chosen by the bride, and was made in attractive long lines with a hem that dipped gracefully to the back. A train of sheer georgette was worn, encrusted with pearl embroidery and draped with beautiful old brussels lace,, and an exquisite veil of heirloom lace was lent the bride by Mrs. J. Lowry. It was arranged under a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms. The bride completed her toilette with a shower bouquet of roses and fern. The Rev. Canon Thomas Culwick, of Takapau, conducted the service, and was assisted by Archdeacon J. B. Brocklehurst. Four maids attended the bride. They were the Misses Marjorie Macfarlane and Ethne Lloyd, of Auckland, Enid Falkner, of Sydney, and Ruth/Sea nnell, of Hastings, and were all frocked in similar fashion in peachbloom lace with rose-trimmed hats of matching shade. Their dainty frocks were made with long uneven hems and they each carried a bouquet of .harmonising shades. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. John Bettington, as best man, and Messrs. T. C. Lowry, R. Lowry (brothers of the bride), and Leslie Hill, of Australia, as groomsmen. At the subsequent reception at the home of the brides’ parents, Mrs. T. H. Lowry received her guests in a gown of oyster-grev lace mounted on rose She wore a black hat with rose relief and carried a bouquet to tone.

The reception was attended by about five hundred guests from all parts of the Dominion. Delightful decorations were carried out in flowers that matched the peach-pink colour of the bridesmaids gowns, and in the marquee on the lawn vividly-coloured autumn foliage was used with charming effect.

SEARBY—HARRISON For her marriage to George Wallace, the only son of Mrs. and the late Mr. L. F. Searby, at the Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday evening, Ruth Myra, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Harrison, of Otahuhu, chose a gown of ivory satin beaute, fashioned with a tight-fitting bodice, and a softly-draped skirt, finished with a cluster of tiny pearls. Her daintilyembroidered tulle and lace veil was arranged to fall in long soft folds, from a, bandeau of orange blossom and pearls, forming a train. She carried a beautiful shower boquet of white flowers. Miss Irene Ellery attended the bride, wearing a dainty frock of peach blossom georgette. Her head-dress was of small gold leaves, and she carried a bouquet to tone. Miss Moreen Searby was frocked in dawn tinted georgette, her bouquet and head-dress were of shades to harmonLittlo Gwen Maxwell, niece of the bride, was flower girl, and wore a pretty frock of sunset crepe de chine and a head-dress of tulle, and carried a posy of tiny flowers. Mr. Reg Aickin was best man, and the officiating clergyman was the Rev. C. B. W. Seton. Tli© bride was given away by her brother, Mr. George Harrison. Mr. Whit© played suitable music. The reception was held at the Rings ford Hall, Otahuhu, the rooms being prettily decorated with autumn shades. Mrs. Maxwell, sister of the bride, was hostess. She wore a smart frock of pansy ninon, with hat to match. Mrs. Searby, mother of the bridegroom, was in a navy crepe de chine frock, with relief of coffee lace, and a close-fitting hat. The bride travelled in a suit of delphinium blue, with small fawn hat and golden brown furs. Among the guests were: Mrs. Harrison, wearing black crepe de chine, with hat to match; Mrs. Ellery, frock of navy blue crepe satin; Mrs. A. J. Davies, frock of ivory crepe de chine, with relief of silver; Mrs. G. Simons, frock of flower patterned silk; Mrs. Hillyard wore kingfisher blue silk bengaline;

Mrs. W. Scott, frock of figured silk rayon; Mrs. A. E. Wight, Te Aroha, black silk ninon, with jet trimmings; Mrs. J. Turnbull, navy satin beaute, with small straw hat and fox furs; Mrs. A. Burnand, frock of amber embossed georgette and fur wrap; Mrs. Whitelaw, paisley patterned crepe de chine frock; Mrs. McCowatt, navy blue crepe de chine; Mrs. , Castle, powder blue crepe de chine, with trimmings of georgette; Mrs. H. Jackson, frock of dull rose crepe de chine, with facing of grey, and small hat to tone; Mrs. Terrill, frock of tomato crepe alonza and black picture hat; Mrs. 15. Adams, Te Awamutu, wearing black crepe faille, with ecru lace; Mrs. J. J. Peterson, frock of apricot ninon; Mrs. A. Roberts, floral patterned georgette frock; Miss M. Tirrell, frock of shell pink crepe de chine and hat to match; Miss Jackson, frock of Avedgewood blue crepe satin, Avith lace trimmings; Miss Adams. Te Awamutu, frock of coral shaded embroidered georgette. DERRICK—EDMOND In a blue gown of delphinium shading, prettily encrusted with golden embroidery, Miss Annie Edmond made an attractive bride last evening, when she was married at the Pitt Street Methodist Church by the Kev. George Bond to Mr. Philip Montague Derrick. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. James Edmond, of Melbourne, and the bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Josepii Derrick, of Richmond, Melbourne. At the Avedding, the bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. 10. 10. Pierce, of Auckland. Mr. Bickerton was at the organ, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. Frank Davidson as best man. With her pretty wedding gown the bride wore a pearl grey hat, relieved with bltte, and she carried a dainty bouquet. Miss Marjorie Pierce attended as bridesmaid, dressed in beige velvet, with relief of satin. She wore a closefitting felt hat, and carded an autumnshaded bouquet. A reception was afterwards held at the Penrith Tea Rooms, in Newton, Avhere the bride’s sister, Mrs. E. E. Pierce, received the guests in a black satin gown with beige relief and a black satin hat, Avith touches of silver. The rooms were attractively decorated with autumn leaves and Michaelmas daisies. Among the guests were:— z Mrs. George Bond, floral crepe de chine, with black silk coat and hat. Mrs. Robt. Coe, black and white silk marocain, Avith black toque. Mrs. Fenton, black georgette frock, and beige hat. Mrs. D. McKenzie, black and fawn j crepe de chine, and coat of embossed georgette, with black vel\’et hat. Mrs. Tilson Smith, black silk marocain, A\ r ith coat and hat to tone. Mrs. LoA'egrove, black satin beaute, embroidered in steel and blue beads, and banded w.ith chinchilla fur. Mrs. J. M. Davidson, floral georgette, with hat to tone. Mrs. J. Boyce, powdered blue georgette frock and black velvet toque. Mrs. A. J. Blomfield, reseda green frock, Avith black lace coat, and black toque. Miss Ruth Hall, green silk rnarocain, with faAvn hat. Miss E. Casley, beige milanese jumper suit, with hat to tone. Miss J. Anderson, black and fuchsia silk, with mauve hat. Miss Jessie Webb, navy frock, with lacquer red hat. Miss E. Winzenberg. scarlet crepe de chine, and black crmoiLns hai*

Miss Emily Taylor, brown satin frock, Miss M. Lucas, blue crepe de chine, with fawn hat. Miss M. Edmondson, beige crepe de chine, with hat to watch. Miss X. Forsythe, cinnamon silk milanese frock, with hat to tone. GREENLAND—WEYMOUTH Golden chrysanthemums and Michaelmas daisy decorated St. Matthew's Church on Wednesday evening for the wedding of Mabel Francis Weymouth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Weymouth, of Stanley Bay. to Robert Greenland, only son of Mrs. Greenland and the late' Mr. R. Green- . of Auckland. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a slee\'eless gown of ivory georgette and satin beaute, Avith a gracefully draped skirt caught with orange blossom bands. Her veil of brussells lace and net was Avorn cap fashion with a narrow filet of oiv>” blossom. A shower bouquet of white dahlias, carnations and water hyacinth, finished the bridal toillette. Miss Ethel Weymouth, sister of the bride, was the only attendant maid. Her picturesque frock was of earner pink taffeta and tulle and was with a becoming head-dress of pink flowers and tulle. She carried a bouquet of pink flowers and maidenhair fern. Mr. Reader Young attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr. Philpotts was at the organ. After the ceremony, which was performed by Canon Grant Cowan, a reception was held at the bride’s home, Avhere Mrs. Weymouth receWed the guests. Her gown was of black georgette and lace with relief of royal blue. Her chic close-fitting hat was fashioned entirely of feathers and she carried a bouquet of red carnations. Mrs. Greenland was gowned in a black satin ensemble, Avith black hat and her bouquet was of pale pink carnations. The bride’s travelling ensemble was of cobalt blue bengaline, with a closefitting felt hat of matching shade. Mrs. St. George, sister of the bride, Avore midnight blue ring velvet, with a black bankok hat: Mrs. Anthony Gussey, another sister, was goAvned in pistache green velvet, with relief of lime, and a lime-coloured hat; Miss Born a Weymouth, youngest sister of the bride, wore a pretty frock of apple green jersey velour, with beige felt hat. KAYES—HUTTON St. Andrew’s Church in Epsom was chosen for the pretty wedding this Aveek of Muriel May, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hutton, to Horace Thomas, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Kayes. The service was conducted by the Kev. F. P. de L. Willis and the bride was given away by her lather. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Norman Sanders as best man, Avith Mr. Lester I-lulbert, of Christchurch, a cousin of the bride, acting as groomsman. A daintily pintucked goAvn of white georgette was Avorn by the bride, and over it fell the delicate folds of an embroidered veil of tulle held in place with a chaplet of'orange blossoms. She carried a pink and Avhite bouquet. Miss Esther Hutton and Miss Gladys Kayes were bridesmaids’, and AA'ere frocked in satin and georgette of poavder blue and apricot shades respectively Avith deep cape collars and effectively flared skirts. They wore head-dresses of tulle and silver tissue and carried bouquets to tone with their frocks. A reception was afterwards held at the home of the bride’s parents in Wairiki Road, Mount Eden, where the bride’s mother received her smests in a gown of black silk crepe Avith lacquer red relief. The bridegroom’s mother was wearing a navy blue crepe de chine frock, with a black hat. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Miss Violet A. Flay, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Flay, Te Rahu, to Mr. Lindsay E. Young, Pirongia, eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. E. Young. Dominion Road, Auckland.

GIRL CRICKETERS ENTERTAINED AT DINNER Tlie members of the Hockey Association girls’ cricket team, winners of the Auckland. Girls’ Cricket Association’s competition, were entertained at dinner by Miss P. Howard Dawson at the Albert Hotel on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Bruce Mackenzie, president of the A.G.C.A., was also a guest. In proposing the toast of the president of the A.G.C.A., Miss Dawson emphasised the support and assistance that Mrs. Mackenzie had given, and expressed the hope that she would Jong continue her interest in cricket. Miss M. Hutton Whitelaw proposed the toast of the club president .Miss P. Howard Dawson, stating that much of the club’s success was due to Miss Dawson’s help and support in everything. The toast of the umpires was proposed by the club captain, Miss L. Blakey, who thanked these gentlemen for their kind interest and assistance. Later in the evening Canon Grant Cowen presented a bat to Miss Rae Allison, who headed the club list with the best batting average. Miss L. BlakeS* (highest individual score in inter-club championship matches) and Miss M. Hutton Whitelaw (best bowling average) were each the recipients of a pair of batting pads presented by Miss Howard Dawson. THAMES GIRLS’ CLUB GIVES BRIGHT PARTY

The Druids’ Hall, Newton, presented a bright scene last evening, when the president of the committee of the Thames Girls’ Club gave an “At Home.” The hall was decorated Avith streamers and lanterns, and the stage with the club’s banner and colours. Morrow’s orchestra provided excellent dance music. Enjoyable musical items Avere given by Miss Morrison and Mr. Culpitt. Among those present were Mrs. A. D. Campbell (Mayoress) and Mrs. G. R. Hutchinson.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL A meeting of the Council of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary was held on Wednesday. Mrs. Alfred Kidd, president, was in the chair, and there were 17 members of the council present; also Mrs. A. 13. Campbell, Mayoress, Hr. Buckley Tur king ton, hon. secretary, and Mrs. C. J. Kirk, lion, treasurer. A welcome was extended to Miss Mahoney, secretary to Mrs. Tiarks’s motor committee. Apologies were received from Major Cordon, Miss Nutsey and Mrs. Wakeman. Hr. Margaret Knight was appointed convener of the sunshine committee. The three present delegates, Mrs. Havid Nathan, Mrs. Prendergast, and Miss Basten, were re-elected to represent the council on the National Council of Women. Reports were received from Mrs. Carr-Smith, convener of the city sewing circle, who reported 20 new garments made and 196 garments donated for the month. Mrs. Hammond Hyde, depot report, 07 garments, 100 pots of jam and jelly, six parcels of fruit and vegetables, 30 bags of sweets, scones, cakes, books, cigarettes, etc., distributed for the month; also garments received from the Te Atatu and Birkdale Women’s Institutes and the Mount Eden branch, and numerous outside donations. Mrs. Tiarks reported on the activities of her committee, which takes patients for a drive once a week. Sister Hannah reported 16 orders given to needy families during the month; Mrs. Hromgool reported five orders given; Sister Esther also reported cases helped. Mrs. Neill, Onehunga branch, read a report of the month’s work, and Mrs. Marler reported that an average of nine patients a week had been taken to their homes. Correspondence was read and received and accounts were passed for payment. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS

HER EXCELLENCY AT PUREWA On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. J. T. F. Mitchell, provincial president of the Auckland League of Mothers, entertained the wives and relatives of the men of the Purewa and Orakei railway construction camps at a social gathering held in the Y.M.C.A. Hall at Purewa. Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson was the guest of honour and this being her first visit to the camps she was greatly interested in what she saw of conditions there. The election of officers for the coming year was as follows: President, Mrs. Yokes; vice-president, Mrs. Thompson: secretary, Mrs. Knight; treasurer. Mrs. Ronayne. Musical items Avere given and Avere much appreciated, Miss F Robertson singing and Miss Joyce Dewing giving pianoforte solos. Afternoon tea followed, the tables having: been arranged with dahlias. A social hour or so was spent, her Excellency meeting individually as many as possible of those who were present at the gathering.

“JACKS' FAIR” MISSIONS TO SEAMEN FUNDS LADY ALICE FERGUSSON OPENS BAZAAR "We are all in sympathy with the’ object this mission is trying to achieve. I think it must appeal to all of us, most especially the parents. Auckland has been behind other ports, and this is a. reproach that I hope will soon be moved.” ;*•»- Thus Lady Alice Fergusson, patroness of the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, when opening the “Jacks’ Fair” in aid of the Flying Angel Missions to Seamen in St. Mark’s Hall, Remuera, yesterday afternoon. Among those present were Countess Thelma Metaxa, Mrs. Aver ill, vice-patroness, Mrs. Preston Chambers, president, and Mrs. Milsom, vice-president. Stalls were arranged all round the hall which was decorated with greenery and flowers. The Harbour Lights Guild was assisted by the Victoria League, Query Club, Girls’ Diocesan Association, the Navy League, Toe H branch, Grammar Schools’ Old Girls’ Association and various church guilds. Last evening dramatic sketches produced by members of the Holy Sepulchre Girls’ Friendly Society and the Y.W.C.A., were given. Tne fair was; continued this afternoon, and this evening stage dancing and musical items will be given, produced by Madam Baird and Miss V. Harrison. The hvork of organising the fair has been done by Mrs. Preston Chambers, Mrs. -Milsom and members of the committee. The stall-holders are: Missions to Seamen, novelty, Mrs. Wainwright, Mrs. Tattersfield: Navy League prize stall, Mrs. Gallaugher, Mrs. Everson, Mrs. H. Rainger, Mrs. Glasgow, Mrs. Mitchelson, Mrs. Streeter, Miss Morton, Miss Basten, Miss Stratham; Harbour Lights Guild produce stall, Mrs. Woodhouse, Mrs. Viekerman, Mrs. Morley Bell, Mrs. Hensen, Mrs. Davidson, Miss Howard; soft drinks, Miss Thomson, Miss Purdon, Mrs. Jenkins, Miss Purdon; Victoria League stall, Mrs. White, Mrs. Bickaby, Mrs. IT. Ross, Miss Jerrard, Miss E. Keeling, Miss Calders, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. MacFarlane, Mrs. McGuire; Diocesan Girls’ Association, fancy stall. Miss Rain 1 * ger. Miss S. Bell; refreshments. Luke’s, Murdoch Road, St. Jude's and St. George s Guilds, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Beck: cake stall, St. Aiden’s, St. Andrew’s and St. Barnabas’s Guilds, Mrs. Coleman, Mis’ Clark. Miss Bamford, Mrs. Milsom; work stall, St. Mark’s Guild. Miss Bull. Mis* Con oily, Mrs. S. Chambers, Mrs. A. Roberton; the dip, Auckland Old Girls’ Association. Miss Penrose, Mis* Lund, Miss Mair, Miss Edgley: noop-w. Toe H. branch, Padre Coats; flower stau* Mrs. Purdon, Mrs. C. West; sweets star. Query Club, Miss D. Tapper. J Tappet. T. Wight. V. Clark, J. Campbell. Thompson, G. Williams, JtL Thoinpso