WEDDINGS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 210, 5 August 1937, Page 13

WEDDINGS.

NANKERVIS—MARSDEN. A wedding which attracted wide interest was solemnised at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, yesterday, when Esther Alary, daughter of Dr. E. Alamlen, secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, and Mrs Alarsden, of Kelburn, w.-i 3 married to Richard John, son of Airs A. Nankervis and the Air Nankervis. Rev. Gordon AlcKenzie performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a beautiful gown of pearlwhite satin, simply cut in long flowing panels. The back panel was cut to form a large circular train, and the unusually high waistline was gathered on either 6ide. A narrow band of pleated tulle formed a soft edging to the heartshaped neck. Leg-o’-mutton sleeves, fitting very tightly at the wrist, were finished with a row of tiny satin-cov-ered buttons, and a similar finish was used to fasten the opening, which came half-way down the back to just beluw the waist. Her tulle veil, cut in three tiers, was held in place by a hand of pale cream hyacinths, behind which rose a halo of crisply-pleated tulle, and she carried a sheaf bouquet of palest cream hyacinths, freesias and maidenhair fern.

The four bridesmaids, the Alisses Joan Whitcombe (Christchurch), Connie Blackey (cousin of the bride), Audrey Hodgkins and Elizabeth Russell (Dannevirke), were dressed alike in frocks of daffodil chiffon. The little flower-girl was Joan Nankervis (niece of the bridegroom;. The bridegroom was attended by Air R. Larkin, as best man. and bv Alessrs It. Bradshaw, AI. Willis and S. Ellis as groomsmen. An unusual feature of the supper was the presentation to the guests with each piece of wedding cake of a real wishbone enamelled in white and gold, and tied with a tiny silver bow.

SUTHERLAND—FRASER. A wedding of widespread interest was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, July 28, when Annie Jane, onlv daughter of the late Air and Airs Donald Fraser, of “Glen Urquhart, Pongaroa, was married to Benjamin Hugh, soii of Mr and Mrs H. Ai Sutherland, Linton. The church had been charmingly decorated by friends of- the bride with heather and Iceland poppies, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. John Hubbard. The bride, who entered the church to the strains of the bagpipes, played by Alessrs C. W. Alatthews and Neil Cruden, was escorted by her brother, All Hugh Fraser, of Pongaroa. She wore an attractive ankle-length frock of deep blue, dull finished crepe, cut on graceful lines, the corsage having a fagotted- neckline. Panels of tiny knife pleats gave fullness.to tli'e skirt, while the sleeves were, similarly pleated to give a bell effect. She wore a spring hat in a matching shade and carried a shower, bouquet of cream winter roses, freesias and heather. Aliss Lucy Fraser, cousin of the bride, was in attendance, and wore a dainty frock of powder blue matalasse. The frock was slim-fitting, with a cowl neck and bishop sleeves. Her head band was of real flowers in tones of pink and blue, and 6he carried a bouquet in the same shades. A feature ot both bouquets was the ribbons of Sutherland tartan. . • The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Air S. G. Sutherland, of Palmerston North. TJie reception was held at Alessrs Coliinson and Cunninghame’s tearooms, where a large,number of giiests were received by Aliss A. Alatheson, of Woodville, cousin of the bride. Aliss Alatheson wore a. frock of black panne velvet, . relieved with riis6ett,' and a russett velour hat. Her posy was of autumn shades. Aliss Alatheson was assisted by Mrs H. A. Sutherland, who chose a frock of black wool crepe-de-chine, with which she wore a black peach bloom- hat and carried a. posy of violets and freesias. Aliss V. Sutherland, of Wellington, sister of the bridegroom, wore a frock of moss green afghalaine relieved with gold, and ia hat in the same shade of green. During the reception the guests were entertained by items on the pipes by Alessrs Alatthews and Cruden, while little Aliss Fay Reece captivated all hearts with her Highland dancing. Later the bride appeared for travelling, wearing a frock of nigger brown, relieved with oyster satin beaute, over which she wore a coat in the same shade, with a musquash fur collar. A brown peach bloom hat and accessories to tone completed the outfit. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents, and pride of place on the tables was given to a handsome wedding cake, the gift of Mr and Airs W. S. Dustin. Air and Airs B. H. Sutherland will make their future home in Palmerston North.

SAAIPSON—BREWER. Relatives and friends from many parks of New Zealand assembled at \Va r.ganui on Tuesday for the wedding of Alarjorie Natalie Helen, only daughter of Mr and Airs W. R. S. Brewer, Waverlev, to Edward Wallace Sampson, of Wanganui, eldest son of Air and Airs P. Sampson, Cambridge. Both bride and bridegroom belong to well-known families, and are members of the W anganui-Egmont Hunt Club. The wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Air Ross, of AVaverley, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father, wore a gown of magnolia lame patterned in'gold, made high in tho neck with a turn-over collar and buttons down the back. The long sleeves were full at the shoulders and narrowed into points over the wrists. Tho fitting skirt was cut on the cross and fell to form a long oval train. A sash of the same material draped the waistline, Her long flowing tulle veil fell from a Aladonna ’ halo of pearls and orange blossom, and she carried a sheaf bouquet of deep creamy roses, freesias, helibores and carnations.

Mrs S. Besley,-of Patea, was matron of honour, and the bridesmaids were Aliss Helen Simmons, of Patea, and Aliss Kathleen AVright, of AVellington (cousins of the bride). They wore glamour gold chiffon over matching stiffened taffetas. Air S. Thompson was the best man.

Nearly 400 guests were received at tho reception. The wedding cake was adorned with many favours, including miniature hunstmen.