WEDDINGS.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20267, 9 August 1937, Page 7

WEDDINGS.

BONE —BRIDGER. The marriage was solemnised in the Methodist Church at Huntly on August 3 between Joyce Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Brldger, of “Glenvista,” Ngaruawahia, and granddaughter of Mr John Bootten and the late Mrs Bootten, of Eltham, and Charles Ivan, only son of Mr and Mrs C. E. Bone, of Waikorea, Ngaruawahia. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Churchill, of Huntly. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of Ivory embossed cloque made on slim-fitting lines, the skirt flaring at the back into a train. The bodice was gauged at the waistline and was finished with a spray of orange blossom and the sleeves fell fully to the elbow and formed a long lace gauntlett to the wrist. Her veil was caught to the head with a coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of arum lilies. The bridesmaid, Miss Annie Bone, wore a frock of blue floral taffeta with tight-fitting bodice and full skirt, the corsage being finished with blue velvet flowers. Her coronet was of the same flowers. Mr Horace Mannering was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held, the bride's mother receiving the guests wearing a brown ensemble with brown hat and fur. Mrs Bone, the bridegroom’s mother, was wearing an ensemble in beige with brown hat and furs. When Mr and Mrs C. I. Bone left later, tiie bride was wearing a nigger brown tailored suit with small brown hat and accessories to match. GIBSON—HUNT. The marriage was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Melville, on July 31, between Alice Mollie, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Hunt, and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W. Mann, of Palmerston North, and Edgar, eldest son of Mrs and the late Mr E. Gibson, of Waihi. The Rev. J. T. Burrows performed the ceremony. The church had been beautifully arranged wth Iceland poppies, daphne and greenery by friends of the bride. The bride, who entered the church with her grandfather, wore a beautiful gown of soft ivory tinted satin cut on classical lines and falling to form a graceful train. Tier tulle veil was held in place with orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf of Christmas roses, freezias and maidenhair fern. Miss Gladys Easton was the bridesmaid and wore a frock in pink, and carried a bouquet of Iceland poppies, wistaria and maidenhair fern. Mr Thomas Gibson (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr and Mrs A. Kirchner, at Melville, where the tables were attractively decorated with spring flowers. Mrs Kirchner received the guests wearing an ensemble of wine angora tweed with accessories to match. Mr and Mrs E. Gibson left by car for the honeymoon, the bride wearing a navy costume and white lace blouse, with hat and accessories to tone. They will make their home at Okoroire. HOLMES—MAXTON. The marriage was solemnised recently at Trinity Presbyterian Church, ; Cambridge, between Doreen Joffre, : third daughter of Mr and the late Mrs Maxton, of Waharoa, Matamata, and j Norman Dudley, second son of Mr and . Mrs s. Holmes, of Bruntwood, Cambridge. The Rev. Hitchcock was the officiating minister, and Miss Rita Price presided at the organ. The church had been very prettily decorated with pink japonica and yellow jonquils. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a gown of ivory slipper satin cut on classical lines. Tiie bodice was finished with effective ladder work at the neckline, and the graceful skirt fell inlo a deep oval train. Her veil of ivory tulle fell from a halo headdress of orange blossoms to form a second train, and she carried a bouquet of cream Christj mas roses and camellias, j The bridesmaids, Miss Mary White and Miss Nan Ogilvie, were frocked alike In pastel pink net over pink tafleta fashioned with puff sleeves, and frilled skirts, and having a row of tiny satin buttons down the back. They wore turbans of pink taffeta and pink velvet flowers, and carried bouquets of pink gladioli and Iceland poppies. Two little flower girls, Iris MacDonald (niece of the bride) and Helen Wallace (niece of the bridegroom), wore frocks similar to those of the bridesmaids, and wore wreaths of pink flowers in their hair. They carried posies of pink hyacinths and carnations. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Jack Holmes, as best man. and Mr Ronald Maxton as groomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Triangle Rooms, which had been effectively decorated in pink and gold tonings. The guests were received by the bride’s sister. Mrs MacDonald, who wore an ensemble of mustard romaine relieved with brown, and a matching hat. She .Mrs Holmes wore a" frock oTcm' bossed French satin in autumn shades . with a mulberry coat and hat. She I carried a posy of cyclamen. I When Mr and Mrs X. D. Holmes | left for the honeymoon the bride tailored suit and hat with matching They will make their home at

coming-of-age of their second daughter, Miss Kate Kerr. Mrs Kerr received the guests wearing a frock of royal blue matalasse, and was assisted by her daughter, Mrs J. Bryant, wearing a black and gold brocaded tunic frock. Miss •Kerr wore a frock of sky blue hailstone muslin. A very enjoyable time was spent with M? A. Bryant as master of ceremonies, dancing, competitions and community singing being warmly enjoyed. Competitions were won by Miss K. Germann, Miss N. Hansard, Miss L. Levesque, and Miss A. Empson. Dance music was played by Miss E. Palmer and Messrs Penny, C. Benney and J. Bevin. Supper was served in the dining-room, which had been very tastefully decorated with blue and pink streamers. Afterwards Mr Swan proposed the toast of the guest of honour, congratulated Miss Kerr upon attain ng her majority, and wished her much happiness. Mr Kerr responded on behalf of his daughter. Miss Kerr then cut the handsome birthday cake, made by Mrs 'Kerr, and Mr Benney followed with a toast to Mr and Mrs Kerr, which was enthusiastically honoured. Mr Kerr, replying, mentioned that the occasion was really a double event, for it was alsq Mrs Kerr’s birthday. The singing of ‘She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” brought a very pleasant evening to a close.