Village Weddings
THE MARRIAGE TOOK PLACE OF
Mr G Morrison & Miss Helen J Chandley
On January 2nd, at St. Michael’s Church, Steeple Claydon. the wedding took place of Helen Joyce, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chandley, of Steeple Claydon, to Gordon Morrison, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Mew, of Dudley House, Redhill, Surrey. The ceremony was conducted by the Vicar, Rev. Charles Bass, M.A.; the service was fully choral, the choir consisting largely of ladies arrayed scarlet robes and black birettas. The bride looked very charming in ivory georgette and embossed velvet, with a veil of ivory net effectively lined with blush pink, and surmounted by orange blossom. Her bouquet was of lilies the valley and pale pink roses, and her cloak of white fur lined with blush pink. The bridesmaids. Miss Honor Chandley and Miss Nora Mew. sisters of the bride and bridegroom respectively, wore hyacinth blue velvet, with pleated georgette collars and cuffs, silver lace caps, and silver grey shoes and stockings. They also wore small diamond and onyx arrow brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. and carried bouquets of malmaison carnations. The brides’s mother was dressed in navy blue marocain satin, with velvet hat to match, trimmed with paradise: baum morten stole; and carried bouquet of parma violets. The bridegroom’s mother wore holiotroi>e silk repp braided gown, with a jabot of crepe de chine of a lighter tone; a satin hat to match; and a bouquet of pale yellow roses. The church was artistically decorated with evergreen*, and white chrysanthemums and lilies. The ceremony was followed by a reception held in the Library Hall. The health of the bride and bridegroom was propoeed by Mr. Ronald Osborn ami replied to by the bridegroom, who, in turn, proposed that the bridesmaids and beet man. The best man, Mr. Claude Malcomson. responded on behalf of the bridesmaids and himself, and then proposed the health of the mother and father of the bride, which was responded Mr. Chandley. Incidental music was provided Miss Butcher and Mr. Jackman. After the reception the bride and bridegroom left for Town, route for Switzerland, where the honeymoon will spent. The bride’s going-away dress was of cyclamen crepe de chine, a hat to match, black yellow coat trimmed with moleskin, beige shoes and stockings ami gloves. The following list of the presents received^- Bride to Bridegroom—Cigarette case. Bridegroom to Bride —Tortoiseshell toilet set. Bride’s Mother—Pearl necklace, linen, cheque. Bride’s Father—Dressing case, cutlery, cheque. Bride’s Parents to Bridegroom—Cigarette box. Bridegroom’s Parents —Silver tea service and cheque. Bridegroom to Bridesmaids Diamond and onyx arrow. Miss Mew—Breakfast, dinner and tea services, and chaque. Miss Morrison—Turkish coffee-maker, piano, clock, ami furniture. Miss H. Chandley—Cheque. Miss X. Mew— *’ Cries of Old London,” eiderflown. Mrs. Paynter—Dresden China Figure after Dow, and cheque. Mr. anti Mrs. Clegg—Bow-fronted dressing chest. Mr. and Mrs. Wig ley—Wedgewood biscuit box. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke—Crystal goblets and jug. Mr. and Mrs. Burrows—Cheque. Mr. and Miss Malcolmson and Miss Watson— Cut-glass tumblers. Mr. Parkes and Mr. Bullpit—Antique silver breakfast dish. Mrs. E. Jones—Silver salver. Mr. and Mrs. stool. Miss Simpson—Liljerty vase. Mrs. and the Misses Cordeux Morning tea- set and tray. Miss Stainer—Necklace. Mrs. Gower —Antique pewter hot plate. Mr. ami Mrs. Hichmond —Pouffe. Airs. Webster —Table standard lamp. Dr. Milner and Mr. G. Milner Wedge wood lustre Ikjwl. Mr. and Mrs. Rymer Young—Set of dinner mats. Mr. Fred Vigors—Oriental brass coffee table. Miss Casson—Antique Italian pottery. Mrs. Bass—French lottery vase. Miss S. D. Chandley—Cheque. Mr. and Mrs. B. (’handley—Cheque. Miss I). Parrott—Silver tea knives. Miss Chandley—Sachet. Air. Barber —Silver dragon fly, Air. Borton —Clock. Aliss D. Simmons—Set kitchen jugs and shopping bag. Afrs. and Miss Farmborough—Candlesticks. Aliss Wilson—Cheque. Air. and Mrs”. Harding—Crystal glasses and jug. Mrs. Bradford and Airs. Ingold—Crystal centre piece. Air. Fulsada—Japanese painting. Alias Newton —Silver inkstand. Air. G. R. Osliorn Brass lantern and doorknockers. Mrs. Milner—CliMjae. Mr. and Mr«. Cornewell-Walker—Fish knives and forks. Mr. and Mrs. Webb ami family—Crystal fruit bowl. Miss G. Mew—Antique crystal salt-cellars. The Misses Vigers—Silver tea spoons. Mr. and Mrs. Marsden Silver and crystal jam and mustard pots. Mr. anil Mrs. Marston—Silver tea knives. Mr. and Mrs. Vigers—Silver entree dish. Mr. and Mrs. A. Malcomson—Crystal jug. Mrs. and Miss Tonge—Cigarette box. Mr. and Mrs. Jephson—Brass candlesticks. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Silver-mounted bread board. Mr. and Mrs. W. Malcomson—Crystal jug. The Misses Mutter—Two crystal dishes. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn—Silver cake dish. Miss Osliom—Pyres dish. Miss (iray—China ink|H)t. Miss Powell—Beaded bag. The Studio “—Embroidered linen. Miss Dyer and Mr. McKenzie— Crystal salad Ihiwl and servers. Two oak trays. Mr. and Mrs. Powell Sheraton mirror and table. The Hubbard—Snetle cushion. Mrs. Ifesketb—Pickle forks. Mr. and Mrs. Gray—Powder bor. Miss Robinson—Flower vase. Miss Chisholm—Coat-bangers.
Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press – Saturday 09 January 1926
