MT. ALBERT WEDDING

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 864, 7 January 1930, Page 4

MT. ALBERT WEDDING

A SOFT HARMONY OF PASTEL SHADES PARISH—MOVES A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Luke’s Church. Mount Albert, on January 1, when Mavis Cecil, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Moyes, of Mount Albert, was married to Cyril Grant Parish, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Parish, of Hairine. Te Awamutu. The Rev. A. J. Beck was the officiating minister. Miss Ida Ericksen presiding at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of ivory embossed georgette- with long side draperies trimmed with satin beaute and forming an uneven hemline. The skirt was caught at the side with a largo diamente buckle. A beautifully embroidered veil of tulle, was worn, being held in place with band of silver and orange blossoms. Her shower bouquet was of creamtinted roses with pink carnations and maidenhair fern, lilies and sweet peas. In attendance were two bridesmaids. Miss Joyce Barwell and' Miss Gloria Stans ell," who were prettily frocked in pale primrose georgette with hats of primrose shade. They carried bouquets of flowers to tone with their frocks. The little flower girls, Miss Mavis Rubery and Miss Peggy Pope wore dainty frocks of pale pink georgette and carried baskets of flowers in pastel blues and pinks. As page boy. Master Teddy Pope wore an effective suit of pale blue satin. Mr. Roy Parish was best man, Mr. Norman Patte acting as groomsman. A reception was held later at the Domain Kiosk, where Mrs. Moyes. mother of the bride, received the guests in a frock of navy crepe de chine, with fox furs and a navy hat. The bride travelled in a frock of primrose and navy floral georgette with a navy satin coat and bangkok hat. Among the guests present were: Mrs. F. Pope, Miss Ferguson (aunt of bride), Mrs. J. L. Moyes (Taumaraunui), Mrs. K. Moyes, Mrs. G. Marsh, Mrs. McKenzie, Mrs. George Pope, Mrs. A. Pope. Mrs. Barwell, Mrs. C. Pope, Mrs. A. Bennett, Mrs. Stansell, Mrs. Rubery, Mrs. J. Matshett. Mrs. A. Fletcher, Mrs. T. Searle (Cambridge), Mrs. Reid (Rower Butt, Wellington), Miss Jessie Rawson, Miss R. Walker, Miss Ida Ericksen, Miss Edith Allen, Miss Ruby Reed, Miss K. Murphy (Hamilton), Miss M. Oram, Miss Grace Allen, Miss Markham. SCRAPS OF LACE Not everyone realises the pretty, dainty gilts that can be made from odd scraps and lengths .of lace, and it is well worth while buying remnants of narrow edgings, wider laces, or little square medallions wherewith to begin the “home-made present-box.” Many exclusive shops today limit their window displays to one perfect frock, with the proper scarf, stockings, hat, and handbag to complete its beauty*. Nearly always a fascinating chiffon or crepe de chine “hanky” will form part of this artfully arranged ensemble, and very often these little utilities are as fairylike as a cobweb. Particularly lovely are those made of four small medallions of finest French thread lace, sewn so as to form the corners to a handkerchief, composed of five small picot-stitclied squares of coloured georgette—shell pink or pale crystal green being favourite tints. One square of georgette forms the centre, and the other four squares lie in the centre of each side, with the four lace squares forming the corners. A little very dainty stitchery is required to join these airy fairy trifles, but the result is well worth the trouble. Another method is to use squares of ordinary “piece lace,” and in this case the joins will have to be effected by a tiny buttonhole stitch. Those workers who can make exquisitely mitred corners can buy wide thread lace in pale tea, cafe-au-lait, mushroom pink, or other pastel tints, aud use it to surround a centre of georgette or crepe de chine. For more prosaic use there are delicately tinted lingerie lawns which “make up” into adorable “hankies,” with a tiny lace edge. Extra charm can be given by an embroidered monogram or a little wreath of flowers set in. one corner. Then what is more charming on a rustic summer hat that a posy of lace flowers? These can be large or small. Picture the charm of one or two large daisies of dull ivory lace, with black velvet centres, or for variety choose black lace daisies, with gold tissue for their “eyes.” Nature is quite accustomed nowadays to such strange transformations, as even the gardener strives after coal-black pansies and blue primroses! More demure but equally attractive, especially for children’s hats, are posies of tiny lace blossoms, made by gathering narrow lace into little “cups,” and stitching in the centres with green and gold silks. More glitter still is given by centres of gold beads, and green stems can easily be provided by twirls of silk or ninon (stitched into tiny ribbons, and then turned inside out and twisted as required). There are coloured laces available for coloured blossoms, but beige, ivory, or black have an irresistible “air” that no gaiety of tint can impart. Then there are boudoir caps—those filmy trifles which have crept in again with growing locks. Odd pieces of lace are particularly suited for these gifts. Another suggestion is the evening bag, made of two circular pieces of silk or satin, with a lining to match, and with one side entirely covered with a narrow lace edging, sewn in circle on circle, beginning from the centre. The opening at one edge of the silken circle is best closed by two or three tiny patent fasteners, and, if desired, a satin ribbon can be attached to twist around the wearer’s wrist. A delightful idea is to line these small vanity purses with thin chamois leather, as this prevents powder from sifting tthpough the silk, and it also makes the bag much stronger. The colour of the satin foundation can be repeated in a very tiny cluster of ribbon flowers set in the centre of the lace frills. These bags look delightful with a lace frock, and, if preferred, both sides can be veiled with the tiny frills. AN UMBRELLA INITIAL An attractive way of identifying one s own umbrella is by attaching a small gilt initial fixed on to a light leather background. This label is fixed to the umbrella by means of a rubber ring, which, slipped on to the frame, is practically invisible. The little label hangs just against the ends of the ribs. Not only does this minimise the risk of your umbrella s being taken in mistake, it will help you to recover it if n is lost.