EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 31 July 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

WEDDING SMITH—JASPERS. (“Times-Age” Special.) On ,‘saturday, July 6, the St Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Eketahuna. was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Emily Bcthia Mat'garet, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. F. Jaspers, of Newman, was married to Samuel Charles, second son of Mr and Mrs A. C. Smith, also of Newman. The ceermony was performed by the Rev L. Ives and Miss M. Wilson presided at the organ. The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of ivory brocaded satin cut on simple lines. The skirt was full, having three panels in the back, the centre one holding the fullness of the long train. The V-shaped neckline, sleeves, and the hem were trimmed with scalloped piping. She wore a handsome gold brooch which was formerly her grandmother's. The embroidered tulle veil was held in place by a circlet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of white St Joseph lilies, freesias, jonquils and maiden-hair fern.

Attending the bride were her two sisters. Misses Zeta (chief) and Noela Jaspers, and Amy Smith, sister of the bridegroom, who were dressed alike in frocks of sunrise pink lace, the skirts being made on the same lines as that of the bride's, with puffed sleeves and heart-shaped lines. There were rows of tiny violet coloured buttons down the front and back of the bodices. Their dainty headdresses of violet orchids tied with bows of stiffened net formed short veils. They carried bouquets of carnations, anemones and cyclamen to tone.

The best man was Mr Ken Smith, and the groomsmen were Messrs J. Monaghan and J. Dickson. A reception was held in the Odd Fellows’ Hall, where Mrs Jaspers, wearing a black ensemble relieved with white, received the guests. She was assisted by Mrs Smith, who chose for the occasion a navy ensemble. Both carried autumn-shaded posies. The reception table featured a white and pink decorative scheme. Placed on the bridal table was a beautiful three-tiered cake made by the bride’s mother and decorated by Mr J. A. Taylor. The usual toasts were honoured. Mrs W. Curry was the accompanist. Miss E. Curry sweetly sang “The Bells of St Mary’s” and “Bless This House,” and a recitation given by Mrs A. Gyde was also greatly appreciated. Among those present were visitors from Auckland, Wellington. Masterton and Woodville. When Mr and Mrs Smith left for the south on their honeymoon the bride was attired in a frock of teal green over which was worn a coat of deep clover shade, with accessories to tone. She carried a handsome fur stole, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr and Mrs S. C. Smith were the recipients of beautiful and useful gifts including many cheques. Then - future home will be at Kaiparoro. BUSH BASKETBALL END OF FIRST ROUND. The Bush Basketball Association’s championship series for the Smith Shield has now passed the first round stage and the competition is at a very interesting stage. The actual points are as follow: —Konini A 16. Stars A 14, Tuis 12. United 10, Hukanui 8, Konini B 4. Eketahuna 4, Stars B 4, Hamua 0. The following are the results of games played on Monday night:—Stars A defeated Hukanui, 17/14; Konini B drew with Stars B, 22/22; Konini A defeated Hamua; Tuis defeated United, 16/13. Games to be played next Monday have been arranged as follows: —Konini A v Konini B, at 6.30 p.m.; Eketahuna v Stars B at 7.15 p.m.; Hukanui v Hamua at 8 p.m.; Tuis v Stars A at 8.45 p.m. FANCY DRESS DANCE GATHERING AT NIREAHA. At Nireaha the annual fancy dress dance arranged by the members of the Women’s Institute took place. About 50 children attended. Mr Duncan, assisted by the local junior teacher, was in charge of the programme. Mr R. Lawrence was M.C. The children were entertained at a sit-down supper, prior to which Jack Petersen, on behalf of his schoolmates, thanked the members of the institute for the treat provided for them. Miss Sheila. Houston presented Mrs N. Terry (president) with a posy. Later the adults present participated in dancing. The M.C’s. were Messrs C. Goss and C. Hansen.