CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 July 1943, Page 5

CARTERTON

WEDDING TOWNSEND—PARKER. (“Times-Age” Special.) A wedding of considerable interest to many residents of Carterton took place recently at St. Mark's Church, when Mona Francis, youngest daughter of the late Mrs M. Parlier, was married to William George, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. Townsend, of Dalefield. The church had been very prettily decorated. The Rev. W. F. Stent officiated.

The bride, who was escorted by her brother, Mr rl. Parker, looked charming dressed in figured satin, with a high neckline, tight fitting bodice and full sleeves, with a skirt falling into a lovely train. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Her embroidered tulle veil, kindly lent by her sister-in-law, was held in place by a pearl halo. She was attended by Misses Hilda Craig (chief), Betty Packer and Constance O’Keefe (nieces of the bride), wearing white and silver figured tight fitting bodices with full white georgette skirts. Their head dress consisted of white embroidered tulle shoulder length veils, held in place by red flowers. Red crosses were worn round their necks. Their shower bouquets were of red chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The flower girls, Norma Gallon, niece of the bride, and Nola Mellish, wore white stiffened net over white taffeta. Their frocks, which were made on similar lines to those of the bridesmaids, were decorated with red butterflies. They carried baskets of red chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern.

The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Ken Townsend, brother of the bridegroom. The groomsmen were Messrs Owen Anderson and Ivan Stevens.

On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horse shoe by Elaine Mellish. A guard of honour was formed by members of the Hinemoa Hockey Club, of which the bride was a member. After the ceremony a reception was held in the State Theatre. Mrs R. S. Gallon (sister of‘the bride), assisted by Mrs Townsend, received the guests, both wearing black dresses with red shoulder sprays. The bride travelled in a green check costume with black accessories. The. 1 honeymoon was spent in the north. Mr and Mrs Townsend's future homo will be in Lower Hutt.

BOY SCOUTS

ANNUAL MEETING. Mr W. G. Morris presided over the annual meeting of the Carterton Boy Scouts held in the Scout Den las! night. The Scoutmaster submitted a comprehensive report of the Scout activities during the past year, and the treasurer reported upon the finances which were considered satisfactory. Both reports were adopted. Complimentary reference was made to the excellent work of Mr and Mrs A. Paterson in the Scout movement, it being stated that it was principally due to their untiring efforts that the Scout Den had been freed of debt. Congratulations were extended to lan Martin for his work on behalf of the Cub pack, which was now considered I to be the finest in Wairarapa. I The strength of the various units were reported to be follows: —Scouts 38, Cubs 35, Air Scouts 20. ’ The election of officers resulted as follows:—Chairman, Mr W. G. Morris; secretary, Mr W. Morris, Junr.; treasurer, Mr A. Paterson; auditor, Mr L. M. Clark; committee, Mesdames D. Thompson. Goodin, Paterson, Messrs Fryer. Fairbrother, I. Marlin, M. Vaughan, J. Dew.

The chairman extended a hearty welcome to Messrs R. N. Barton (County Commissioner) and L. R. Huntley, the newly appointed District Commissioner for Wairarapa. Personal. The engagement is announced of Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. G. Rabbits, of Carterton, to .L.A.C. Kenneth Hanlon, R.N.Z.A.F., eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. Hanlon, of Hastings. REGENT THEATRE “DANNY BOY.’”

The brillint comedy-drama, “Danny Boy.” will be finally shown tonight. It is a picture which should not be missed and features Ann Todd; Wilfrid Lawson, John Warwick and the new boy star, Grant Tyler.