WEDDINGS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 June 1938, Page 4

WEDDINGS

MIDDLEBROOK—DILLON. The marriage took place at St Matthew’s Church on Saturday morning of Eleanor Hope, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Dillon, of Church Street, Masterton. and the Rev Farrar Middlebrook, of Tauranga, eldest son of the late Mr J. T. Middlebrook and Mrs Middlebrook, of Auckland. The Rev E. J. Rich officiated at the marriage service, which was followed by the Nuptial Eucharist. The bride, who was escorted by Mr G. L. Thomas, was charmingly attired in a frock of ivory embossed taffeta modelled on straight lines, the front of the corsage being shirred and the tight sleeves pointed over the hand, the skirt forming a long train. She also wore a beautiful embroidered tulle veil lent by a friend, and carried a bouquet of roses, carnations and fern.

Attending the bride were Miss Winifred Miller, of Napier, chief bridesmaid, who wore an ankle length frock of golden mist crepe finished with tan velvet, Medici collar and sash, and Miss Betty Christie, cousin of the bride, who was attired in a frock of eau de nil made on similar lines. The bridesmaids’ frocks were finished at the neckline with floral brooches. They wore floral halos to tone, gold shoes, and carried bouquets of Iceland poppies, lachanalia and autumn tints. Mr Russell, Middlebrook, of Auckland, carried out the duties of best man, and the Rev T. V. Pearson was groomsman. The ushers were Messrs I. A. McDonald and L. O. Robson, Scout officers. Scouts and Cubs of the Masterton groups formed a guard of honour at the church. During the signing of the register, Miss Leah Johnston gave an excellent'rendering of Toselli’s Serenata. The reception was held in the Parish Hall where Mrs Dillon, assisted by Mrs Middlebrook, received the guests. The bride’s mother wore a navy frock with navy coat and hat, and carried an autumn tinted posy. The bridegroom’s mother wore a black frock with a lace coat and carried a posy of autumn tints. The beautiful three-tier cake was decorated by Mrs Gooding. • For travelling the bride cShose an ensemble of deep blue with grey ac-

cessories. Mr and Mrs Middlebrook’s future home will be at Ormondville.

NICOLSON—GREY. An evening wedding of interest to local and district residents took place at All Saints’ Church, Otaki, on Saturday, June 4, when Mr Rex V. Nicolson, younger son of Mr and Mrs H. Nicolson, of Otaki, and formerly of Carterton and Masterton, was married to Miss Jeanne Grey, only daughter of Mr Claude Grey, of Otaki, and late of Shannon. The church had been prettily decorated for the occasion, and was well filled with friends. The Rev G. Watson was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, was stylishly attired in magnolia satin, cut on classical lines. She also wore a beautifully embroidered veil, kindly lent for the occasion, and a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a lovely bouquet of cream roses, Iceland poppies and asparagus fern. Miss Rita Nicolson, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid, and wore a Persian blue lace taffeta frock, cut rm simple lines, with silver head-dress and shoes. She carried an evening bag, the gift of the bridegroom, and a posy of beautiful carnations and maiden-hair fern. Mi - Mefle Fogden acted as best man.

After the ceremony a reception was held at the Anglican Hall, which was filled with guests from many parts, several being present from Wairarapa, Wellington and Palmerston North, while Shannon and Otaki were well represented, both bride and bridegroom being well-known in these parts. Eulogistic speeches were made and toasts honoured. Guests were received by Mr and Mrs Nicolson and Mr Grey. Later the happy young couple left for the south on their honeymoon. A great number of valuable presents were received, together with many congratulatory messages. The presents included a valuable gift from Edwards’ Transport Service and another from Mr Byron Brown, while cheques were plentiful. The bridegroom’s gift to his bride was a blue teddybear coat. The young couple, on leaving for their honeymoon, were literally showered with confetti. The bride left wearing a grey costume with navy blue accessories. On Wednesday evening the young couple were greeted by members of the local football clubs, when a very pleasant time was spent.