WEDDINGS.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20284, 28 August 1937, Page 18 (Supplement)

WEDDINGS.

BURTON—NEWELL The marriage was solemnised at Ft. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Claudelands, on the a'fternoon of August 21, between Vera Irene, youngest daughter of Mrs Newell and the late Mr W. Newell, of Tamahere, and George Ferguson, third son of Mr W. Burton and the late Mrs Burton, of Scotland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. G. Gilbert and Mr E. H. Apthorp presided at the organ. The church was very prettily arranged with bowls of spring blossom. The bride, who entered the church with her brother-in-law, Mr G. Powell, looked charming in a slim-fitting gown of ivory lace, the bodice featuring a medici collar and beiag finished with tiny buttons at the back. Her beautiful embroidered veil was caught at the back of a halo cap of orange blossom and pearls, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white oyolamen, helleborus and freezias. Miss Nell Dalbeth, of Auokland, was the bridesmaid, and wore a frock of gold satin cloth cut on slender lines, with long fitting sleeves. She wore a halo of gold satin cloth and carried a bouquet of blue anemones, hyacinths and gold freezias. The little flower girl, Betty Boyd (niece of the bride), wore a frock of deep cream flowered ninon, and carried a posy of primroses and forget-me-nots. The bouquets were made and given by Mrs H. Wallace, of Tamahere. Mr William Wylde was best man. The ushers were Mr M. G. Hodgson and Mr A. G. Boyd. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Centreway Rooms, which looked most attractive with bowls of spring flowers. The bride’s mother received the guests wearing a frock of purple velvet with toque to match, and black fur coat. She carried a posy of violets and grape hyaoinths. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs G. Powell, who wore a frook of brown and gold marooaln, with accessories to tone, and oarried a posy in autumn tints. When Mr and Mrs G. Burton left by car for the honeymoon the bride travelled wearing a navy blue frook, ooat and hat, with accessories to match. They will make their home In Hamilton. The invited guests included the Rev. H. G. Gilbert, Mr and Mrs A. G. Boyd, Mr and Mrs M. G. Hodgson, Mr and Mrs G. Powell, Miss E. Newell, Miss Speight, Miss H. Speight, Mrs Speight, Miss Needham, Mr and Mrs Honeybun, Mrs T. Powell, Mr and Mrs W. Moore, Mr and Mrs G. Powell, sen. (Taupiri), Mrs H. Windsor, Miss Pearce, Mrs T. Russell (Huntly), Misses M. and P. Boyd, Miss D. Hodgson, Miss M. Hodgson, Miss J. Johnston, Miss B. Honeybun, Masters J. and B. Powell, Mr and Mrs J. Ne>vcombe, Miss O. Day, Mr D. Day, Mr S>. Edge, Mr and Mrs Hepburn. Miss N. Hepburn, Miss F. Dalbeth (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Johnston, Mr and Mrs Maoe, Mr J. O’Leary, Miss N. McClelland, Mr and Mrs J. Hepburn (Waluku) and Master J. Hepburn, Mr and Mrs Peirson, Mr and Mrs H. G. Wallace, Mr and Mrs .Thurlow (Auokland), Mrs Goodger, Mr and Mrs Blackhall, Mr and Mrs Lewis, Mr and Mrs Webster, Mr and Mrs Boneham, Mrs MaoCleeland, Mr and Mrs Wales, Miss J. Butler, Mr B. Seabrook, Miss E. Smith, Mr H. Gillies, Miss D. Duff, Mrs A. Main, Mr Selby, Mr Ross Selby, Mr and Mrs Nelson, Mrs Mao Lean, Mr and Mrs F. Thompson, Mr and Mrs E. Thompson, Mr and Mrs H. I Thompson, Miss D. Thompson, Mrs Banks, Miss Banks, Miss Z. Selby, Mr G. Boyd, Miss M. Wallace, Mr W. Wallace, Mr N. Thompson.

Prior to Miss V. Newell’s wedding a very Jolly evening was given by the residents of Tamahere and surrounding districts in the school, which looked very bright with streamers and spring flowers. Dancing was much enjoyed by the many present, and after supper Mr si. Wallace asked Miss Newell and Mr Burton to accept a gift of table silver. Mr Wallace referred to Miss Newell’s and. Mr Burton’s popularity and remarked how they always willingly assisted in all community affairs. Musical honours were then acoorded, and Mr Burton suitably replied. A very bright evening closed with the singing of the National Anthem.

HALI OARTER The marriage was solemnised in St. James’ Methodist Church, Frankton, on the afternoon of August 7, between Ruby Cavell, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs T. 'Carter, of Frank ton, and Harry Davis, youngest son oi the late Mr and Mrs 'Hall, of Frankton The Rev. F. H. Hayman was the officiating minister and Mrs E. Cartel presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the ehurcli with her fattier, wore a charming gown of ivory embossed satin, cut oi close-fitting lines, the pointed bodice rising to form a high neckline in the front, and being finished at Ihe bad with a deeply pointed collar and ; row of tiny buttons to the waist. Thi skirt fell to form a full flare. He beautifully embroidered tulle veil which was worn over tho face, was held in place with a halo of orange blossom and fell to form a train, am she carried a lovely sheaf of whit camellias, freezias and maidenhair fern. Mrs T. Brown, of_ Cambridge, wa matron-of-honour, and Miss MaviCarter sister of the bride), wn dd. They were simllarl Pr-n-ked In Ice blue, embossed sntii with fitted bodices and fully flarei ing finished with sliver flowers am the waist lines with silver girdles Thev wore hfcie and silver swathe toques with circular tulle veils an carried bouquets of Iceland popples daphne and maidenhair fern. Tim bridegroom was attended b Mr Harvey Hall as best man, and M Norman Hall as groomsman. Messr h Carter and A. Ward were ushers. After the ceremony a reception wa held at the Centreway Rooms, wher Mrs Carter received the guests went lng a navy blue ensemble, with In sin| accessories to tone. Mrs War .sister of tho bridegroom) wore frock of navy figured crepe with ha to match. Mr and Mrs TI. D. Hall later left by ra for the North, the bride’s travellin (Continued in next column.j.

suit being of bottle green wool crepe, with hat and accessories to match. They will make their home in Hamilton.