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Somerset County Herald and Taunton Courier. Saturday 02 Jan 1937
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WEDDINGS AT BRIDGWATER
MANY BOXING-DAY BRIDES
RECORD NUMBER AT ST. JOHNS
Numerous weddings were solemnised at the churches in Bridgwater on Boxing-day. All previous records were broken at St. John's, where no fewer than seven ceremonies were conducted by the Rev. P. M. TAYLOR at half-hourly intervals during the morning. Preb. E. H. HUGHES-DAVIES officiated at another five weddings at St. Mary's Church, and other marriages took place at St. Joseph's and the Unitarian Church.
MR. G. W. FORSTER AND MISS E. D. HOBBS.
At St. Mary's Church the Vicar (Preb. E. H. HUGHES-DAVIES) officiated at the wedding of Miss Eva Doreen HOBBS, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. HOBBS, of “Restholme,” Camden-road, and Mr. Geoffrey W. FORSTER, of Eaton, Norwich. The bride wore a peach tunic dress, with a large picture hat to match. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The bride's father, Mr. S. G. HOBBS, gave her away. The bridesmaids, who were nieces of the bride, Miss Betty REX and Miss Jean CLARKE, wore dresses of pale green flowered satin, with large picture hats. Their bouquets were of bronze chrysanthemums. Mr. TITMUSS, a friend of the bridegroom, acted as “best man.” The present from the bridegroom to the bride was a gold wristlet watch, and the bride gave the bridegroom a gold signet ring. The bride and bridegroom presented the bridesmaids with gold bracelets. The reception was held at the bride's home, and 30 to 40 guests attended. Over 50 handsome presents were received by the bride and bridegroom. After the reception the happy pair left by car for their honeymoon, which is being spent in Warwickshire.
MR. S. DEAN AND MISS E. CHIVERS.
The wedding took place at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church of Mr. Stanley DEAN, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. DEAN, of Somerton, and Miss Eileen CHIVERS, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. CHIVERS, of Ilchester-road, Charlton Mackrell.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of blue silk marocain, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums and heather.
Mr. C. DEAN, brother of the bridegroom, was the “best man.”
SIX BRIDESMAIDS.
One of the most picturesque weddings took place at St. John's, no fewer than six bridesmaids attending Miss Gladys Ivy Beatrice HIETT, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Frank HIETT, of 45, Bristol-road, who was married to Mr. Kenneth Graham BARROW, son of Mr. William BARROW, of Sandpit Farm, East Barrow.
The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dress of silk crepe-de-chine, with veil and halo of orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet of white and mauve chrysanthemums.
Her six bridesmaids were her three sisters, the Misses Evelyn, Audrey and Ruby HIETT, and three cousins of the bridegroom, the Misses Ann PYLE, Pamela MEAD and --- KENNESSEY. They were prettily dressed in floral silk, with halos of silver leaves, and carried bouquets of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Mr. Arthur BARROW, brother of the bridegroom, was the “best man.”
Between 60 and 70 guests attended the reception at St. John's Hall, and about 130 were present at the dance held in the evening. The happy couple, who are spending their honeymoon at Salisbury, were the recipients of between 50 and 60 beautiful presents. On leaving, the bride wore a pale green floral dress and navy coast trimmed with fox fur, with hat to match.
MR. F. W. HARRIS AND MISS P. I. KNIGHT
There were two bridesmaids and a matron of honour at the wedding at St. John's of Mr. Fredk. William HARRIS, of 60, St. John-street, and Miss Phyllis Irene KNIGHT, daughter of Mrs. KNIGHT, of 28, Rosebery-avenue.
The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Harry KNIGHT, of Glastonbury, wore a dress of white satin with veil and halo of lilies of the valley, her flowers being a sheaf of Madonna lilies.
The bridesmaids were the Misses Pamela HARRIS (the bridegroom's little daughter), and Gwendoline TARR (niece of the bride). They wore dresses of blue floral silk with wreaths of flowers on their hair and carried bouquets of pink roses. Mrs. HUMPHREYS, sister of the bride, who was matron of honour, wore a pale blue velvet dress with a halo of silver leaves, and carried a bouquet of mauve and white chrysanthemums. The bridegroom's brother, Mr. J. HARRIS, was “best man.” A reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many useful presents.
MR. W. L. THOMAS AND MISS G. M. WOODS.
Another interesting wedding at St. John's was that of Mr. William Leonard THOMAS son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. J. THOMAS, and Miss Gladys May WOODS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archibald WOODS, of 104, Polden-street.
The bride, given away by her father, was attired in pale blue taffeta with silver shoes and picture hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. She was attended by four bridesmaids, the Misses Peggy, Irene, and Doreen WILLIAMS (nieces of the bridegroom), and Marie INNALLS (friend of the bride). Two were in blue silk and two in mauve silk dresses, and they carried posies of chrysanthemums. Mr. Cecil WILLIAMS, brother-in-law of the bridegroom), was “best man,” and Mr. George WILKINS, of Taunton Y.M.C.A., step-brother of the bride, was groomsman. Abour <sic> 30 guests attended the reception at the bride's parents' home. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many useful gifts.
MR. S. C. J. PARKER AND MISS K. A. M. LOCK.
Much interest was taken in the wedding at St. John's at noon on Boxing-day of Miss Kathleen Alice Mary LOCK, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert LOCK, of Gordon-terrace, and Mr. Stanley Charles John PARKER, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles PARKER, of Somerset Bridge.
The bride was formerly a well-known local dancer at carnival and other concerts in the town and district, and a large number of friends attended the ceremony.
Given away by her father, the bride was attired in a gown of white satin beaute, with silver girdle and shoes, and coronet of orange blossom which held in place a tulle veil. She carried a sheaf of Madonna lilies.
Her bridesmaids were the Misses Alma and Pearl PARKER, sisters of the bridegroom, and Miss Joan GALLEY, cousin of the bridegroom. Their dresses were of gold satin beaute, with which they wore head-dresses and shoes to match. The two small attendants carried posies of gold chrysanthemums and the eldest bridesmaid a sheaf of gold chrysanthemums. The bride's mother was attired in a dress of navy floral silk with hat and shoes to tone, and the bridegroom's mother's dress was of brown floral silk with hat and shoes to match.
Mr. Raymond PARKER, brother of the bridegroom, was the “best man.” Mr. Leonard DIGHT was at the organ, and played Mendelssohn's “Wedding March” as the bridal party left the church.
A reception was held at the bride's home, the guests numbering over 30. The happy couple were the recipients of over 40 handsome gifts.
MR. R. G. GULLIDGE AND MISS I. M. STREET.
Mr. Raymond Gilbert GULLIDGE, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. GULLIDGE, of Chestnut House, Watchfield, Highbridge, was also married at St. John's, his bride being Miss Iris May STREET, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred George STREET, of 59, Kendale-road, Bridgwater. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dress of white crepe-de-chine with veil and halo of orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of white and red carnations.
Her bridesmaids were Miss Dene GULLIDGE, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Queenie BURROWS, of Pawlett, cousin of the bride, and little Miss Joan PERRY, cousin of the bride. The two elder bridesmaids wore dresses of dark red velvet and carried bouquets of white chrysanthemums, the little attendant being dressed in pale pink velvet and carrying a posy of white and pink chrysanthemums. Mr. Norman BASTIN, friend of the bridegroom was “best man.”
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, followed by a party at the London Hotel, Othery, the licensee of which is the bride's cousin. The bride and bridegroom later took up residence at their new home at Walrow, Highbridge. They were the recipients of over 50 presents.
MR. E. M. ENDEAN AND MISS L. BALLINGER.
The daughter of a well-known member of the Town Council was among the brides at St. Mary's Church. Miss Lily BALLINGER, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank BALLINGER, of 46, Salmon Parade, was married to Mr. Eric Maurice ENDEAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest ENDEAN, of Wembdon, Downderry, Cornwall.
Owing to indisposition the bride's father was unable to attend, and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Arthur BALLINGER. She wore a rust-pink dress, and instead of a bouquet carried a Prayer Book. Her bridesmaid was Miss Edna ENDEAN, sister of the bridegroom, who was dressed in blue crepe-de-chine with coatee and hat to match, and also carried a Prayer Book. The “best man” was Mr. Harold GILES, friend of the bridegroom.
Over 70 presents were received by the bride and bridegroom, who are spending their honeymoon in London. The bridegroom gave the bride a gold watch, and the bride's present to the bridegroom was a wireless set.
MR. S. G. WHITE AND MISS F. SEARLE.
Mr. Sidney George WHITE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick WHITE, of the Lime Kiln Inn, Salmon Parade, was married at St. John's to Miss Florence SEALE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold SEARLE, of 47, Union-street.
Mr. C. DODDEN, brother-in-law, gave away the bride, who was attired in a dress of white velvet with gold girdle and shoes, veil and halo of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of gold chrysanthemums.
The bridesmaids were the Misses B. THOMAS, cousin of the bridegroom, and Evelyn HOLT, friend of the bride, who wore dresses of gold satin with wreaths of gold leaves, and carried bouquets of gold and white chrysanthemums.
Mr. Albert WHITE, brother of the bridegroom, was the “best man.” About 50 guests attended the reception at the home of the bride's parents. The bride and bridegroom received a large number of useful presents.
Mr. R. H. SEALEY AND MISS B. M. BROOM.
Mr. Raymond Howard SEALEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. SEALEY, of 52, Blacklands-street, was married at St. Mary's to Miss Beatrice Maud BROOM, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BROOM, of 2, Chandos-street.
The bride wore a dress of pink silk, with hat and shoes to match, and was given away by her father. Miss Alice BROOM, her sister, and Miss SEALEY, sister of bridegroom, were the bridesmaids, and were attired in blue silk dresses. Mr. Ivor SEALEY, brother of the bridegroom, was the “best man.”
MR. R. SMITH AND MISS D. K. WILLIAMS.
The wedding of Mr. Ralph SMITH, son of Mrs. W. G. SMITH, of 34, Friarn-street, to Miss Dorothy Kate WILLIAMS, of 48, Salmon Parade, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. WILLIAMS, of Swindon, took place at St. Mary's, and was of a quiet character owing to the recent death of the bridegroom's father.
MR. S. E. KEATING AND MISS L. DIFFORD.
The wedding was also solemnised at St. Mary's of Mr. Sidney Ernest KEATING, of Exeter, and Miss Lily DIFFORD, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter John DIFFORD, of 48, Market-street, Bridgwater.
Mr. E. W. MANSFIELD AND MISS L. R. WOOD.
Yet another wedding at St. John's was that of Mr. Edwin William MANSFIELD, son of the late Mr. William MANSFIELD, of 84, Pople's Cottages, Goathurst, and Miss Louisa Rockell WOOD, of 176, Bristol-road, Bridgwater.
<NOTES: Stanley Charles John PARKER son of Charles PARKER and Gertrude SHARMAN, married Kathleen Alice Mary LOCK
Kathleen Alice Mary LOCK daughter of Albert John LOCK and Alice Augusta HENDER, married Stanley Charles John PARKER>