WEDDINGS

Waikato Times, Volume 125, Issue 20992, 20 December 1939, Page 3

WEDDINGS

STOREY—GIBSON ’MAIDS IN SPRIGGED ORGANDI A charming wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Claudelands on the afternoon of Saturday, December 16, when Elizabeth Margaret (Betty), youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson Gibson, of Hunter Street, Hamilton, was married to Charles Robert, second son of the late Mr and Mrs Leo Storey, Hamilton, and grandson of Mrs Knight, Whangarei. The Rev. H. G. Gilbert performed the ceremony and Mr E. H. Apthorp presided at the organ. The church had been beautifully arranged by friends of the bride with Christmas lilies, lupins and gladioli, and Miss Mona Bradley sang an appropriate solo during the ceremony.

The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a graceful gown of satin self-checked marquisette, the bodice being designed with a heartshaped neckline 'and long sleeves which tapered to points over the hands. Tiny bows extended from the neckline to the pointed w’aistline in the front and the redingote skirt, which was fashioned with a bustle effect, fell open to show a sunray pleated underskirt. Her lovely tulle frilled veil fell from a halo of pleated tulle and she carried a bouquet of white roses. Master John Tiller presented the bride with a white satin horseshoe on entering the church.

Miss Barbara Bennett and Miss Norma Storey, sister of the bridegroom, attended the bride and wore similar frocks of eau-de-nil selfsprigged organdi, the bodices of which were designed with puff sleeves and trimmed with lacings of pink velvet ribbon. Circular frills of ecru lace finished the bolero coats and edged the hemline of the full skirts. Diamante Juliet caps, finished with bunches of flowers, were worn on the hair and they carried bouquets of toning roses. Mr Athol Potter was the best man and Mr lan Hunter -was the groomsman. The ushers at the church were Messrs Jack Granville and Jack McConnell. The Reception After the ceremony a reception was held in the Centreway Rooms, which had been charmingly arranged with flowers to tone with the bridal party. Mrs Gibson received the guests wearing a black and white

figured georgette ensemble, a black hat, and she carried a posy of scarlet roses. The bridegroom’s grandmother, who assisted Mrs Gibson, was wearing a black dull silk frock with gold metallic trimmings, a black hat, and she carried a posy of gold roses. The bride travelled wearing a teal blue ensemble of flat crepe, a black hat and matching accessories. Mr and Mrs C. R. Storey, will make their home in Hamilton. Later the guests were entertained at an enjoyable evening at the home of the bride’s parents. The invited guests were:—The Rev. and Mrs H. G. Gilbert, Mr and Mrs M. Scoles, Mr and Mrs H. InnesJones, Mr and Mrs W. J. Tiller, Mr and Mrs J. Storey (Auckland), Mr and Mrs J. Calder (Matamata), Mr and Mrs L. S. Priest (Orini), Mr S. Kestle (Orini), Mr J. McConnell, Mrs E. Richmond, Mr and Mrs Jas. McConnell, Mr and Mrs A. Clarke (Whangarei), Mr and Mrs N. McConnell, Mr and Mrs D. McConnell, Mrs Richardson (Whangarei), Mr and Mrs Jas. Fulton (Tuakau), Mr and Mrs S. McConnell, Mrs Dynes Fulton, Mr and Mrs Morsby (Taumarunui), Mr and Mrs Sedgwick, Mr and Mrs G. Wright, Mr and Mrs J. Galloway, Mrs R. Beton (Auckland), Mr and Mrs C. Barningham (Auckland), Mr T. Gibson (Hobsonville), Mr and Mrs C. H. Downs, Mr and Mrs G. C. Hunter, Mrs Codlin, Mrs E. McConnell (Aka Aka), Mr and Mrs G. McConnell (Aka Aka), Misses Nell Storey (Auckland), J. McConnell, Enid Dickie, M. Bradley, Messrs A. Grant (Auckland), J. Granville (Matamata), J. McConnell. GARRY—CLARK

PARCHMENT SATIN GOWN The marriage was solemnised on the afternoon of December 9, at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ngaruawahia, between Theo Rene, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. A. Clark, of Ngaruawahia, and Alfred Ronald lan, youngest son of Mr A. J. Garry, of Taupiri. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. P. Steele, and the organist was Mrs McConnell. The church had been charmingly arranged by friends of the bride with pink and cream flowers and greenery. The bride, who entered the church with her father, wore a beautiful gown of parchment satin. Cut on slim-fitting lines the skirt fell to form a train, the bodice being cut with a cowl neckline and long sleeves. Her veil of Honiton lace fell from a coronet and she carried a sheaf of lilies. She was attended by Mrs B. Drake as matron-of-honour and Miss Berwin Saunders as flowergirl. They wore similar frocks of pink organza. The very full skirts were adorned at the hemline with tiny sprigs of multicoloured flowers. The matron-of-honour wore a Juliet cap of flowers and the flowergirl a matching pink poke bonnet. They carried sheaves of pink gladioli. The best man was Mr Clayton Cutter (Auckland) and the groomsman was Mr Paddy Fenton (Aucki land). The ushers were Messrs E. ! and C. Comins. • After the ceremony, a reception ; was held in the Masonic Hall, where | Mrs J. A. Clark received her guests | wearing a smart floral silk frock with I a sheer coat and a posy of carnations. Mrs A. J. Garry wore an enj semble of powder blue and carried a posy of sweet peas. When Mr and Mrs A. R. I. Garry left by car for the honeymoon the bride travelled in a smart ensemble of new green with toning accessories. Their home will be in Hamilton.