SATURDAY’S WEDDING

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21366, 10 March 1941, Page 3

SATURDAY’S WEDDING

LENNOX-KING—I’ARKER BRIDE IN MIRAGE BLUE j A charming wedding was solemnised on Saturday afternoon at the Southwell Chapel, Hamilton, when Miss Bridget Farrer, twin daughter : of Mrs O. R. Farrer, of River Iload, Hamilton, and the late Mr Oliver Farrer, was married to Mr Gilbert Lennox-King, of Tokio, elder son of Mrs L. E. King, of Remuera. Auckland, and the late Mr G. King. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul Sergei, and the wedding music was played by Mr E. H. Apthorp. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Roland Farrer, of Te Kuiti, was wearing a smartly i simple frock of mirage blue crepe mignon designed with a horizontally tucked bodice, and a graceful flare-pleated skirt. The high-shoul-dered sleeves were inset with tucked panels, and similar tucked panels trimmed the matching bolero jacket. The waistline was defined by a bow of self-material, and a lovely spray of pastel pink carnations was worn on the corsage. A matching veil fell over the face from her hat of mirage blue, fashioned in Dutch style. The bride carried a prayer book. Miss Pat Farrer attended her sister as bridesmaid and her frock of French fuchsia crepe mignon was of similar design to that of the bride. Her matching hat was softly veiled, and she wore a beautiful corsage spray of pink carnations and roses. Mr Robert Nolan, of Roto-o-rangi, Cambridge, carried out the duties of best man. Guard-of-llonour A guard-of-honour was formed by members of the Women’s Auxiliary Corps, of which the bride was an enthusiastic member. Following the ceremony an informal reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother, River Road, where the spacious rooms were attractively arranged with lovely bowls of pink hydrangeas, carnations and gladioli. Mrs Farrer received the guests in a smart navy and white ensemble worn witn a navy and white Bangkok straw hat and a shoulder spray in pastel tcnings. Miss Christine Farrer, sister of the bride, was wearing a smart black ensemble with a large black fur felt halo hat. Later the young friends of the bride arrived to drink her health and to wish her and her husband “bon voyage” on their trip to Honolulu, where the honeymoon will be spent, prior to Mr Lennox-King’s return to Tokio. WATERHOUSE— CHAriVIAN MAGNOLIA SATIN GOWN A pretty wedding was solemnised at Sf. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morrinsville, on Saturday, March 1, when Marjorie Monica, only daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Chapman, of Moorhouse Street, Morrinsville, was married to Leslie James, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Waterhouse, of Te Kauwhata. The Rev. Father Downey officiated, and Miss D. Munro presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of magnolia slipper satin fashioned on fitting lines, the skirt falling into a graceful train. Her veil was held in place by a cluster of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of cactus dahlias, cream gladioli and maidenhair fern. Miss M. Kilsby, of Auckland, cousin of the bride, was in attendance as bridesmaid and she wore a charming frock of magnolia satin. Her bouquet was of autumn red cactus dahlias, and a cluster of toning flowers was worn with a short veil. The best man was Mr J. Walker, of Auckland, and Mr T. J. Ryan act"ed as usher in the church, which had been decorated by friends of the bride. The Reception After the ceremony a reception was held at Burmester’s Tearooms. Mrs Chapman wore a teal frock with hat to tone, and Mrs Waterhouse, who assisted her, wore a frock of black embossed georgette. The invited guests were: The Rev. Father Downey, Mr and Mrs N. F. Barker, Mrs A. G. Yardley, Mr and Mrs H. Munro, Mr and Mrs Woodcock, Mrs K. Thompson (Wellington), Mrs E. G. Connell (Auckland), Mr and Mrs G. Mcßeth Hill (Auckland), Mrs M. Kieley, Miss M. Kieley, Mrs S. J. Bain, Mr and Mrs J. H. Ford, Mrs W. Butler, Mr and Mrs T. J. Ryan, Mr and Mrs J. Doorty, Mr and Mrs J. Hawkins (Piako), Miss T. Stace (Auckland), Miss M. Reid (Auckland), Miss N. Maginusson (Auckland), Miss N. Berridge (Auckland), Miss B. Hill (Auckland). Mr R. A. Henderson (Auckland), Mr D. F. Stanaway (Auckland), Misses L. and E. Strevens, Mrs T. Brodie, Mr and Mrs C. Garrick, Mr and Mrs M. Donovan, Mr and Mrs J. A. Walker (Te Kaukhata), Mrs F. Walker (Mangakaramea), Mr J. Waterhouse (Te Kauwhata), Mr and Mrs S. Audley, Miss J. Court (Auckland), Mrs Clough (Stratford), Mrs Roberts (Hamilton), Misses K., M. and D. Michie, Misses W. and F. Munro. Miss Keightley, Mr J. Connell (Auckland), Mrs Milburn, Mi’’ W. Duggan, Mrs J. and M. Waterhouse (Whakatane), Miss E. Ryan. Mr P. Farren (Rotorua), Mr I. Waterhouse (Takapuna), Miss Stewart (Auckland), Mrs B. Orr (Auckland).