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silver in a border design which show ed most effectively in the draped skirt and cape which hung to the waistline. Her hat was a model of velvet and lace. A lace scarf caught with an ostrich motif draped over the left shoulder and was outlined in a fringe of ostrich strands. She carried a bouquet of sunburst roses. The Misses Marion and Betty Mc Eachern were dressed alike in smart costumes of henna pebbled crepe, the canes trimmed with military brata in bronze and gold tones showing silhouette dresses of the same ma terial. Their hats were small models of soft bronze velvet. Mrs. W. T. Wallace, Toronto, the bride's aunt, wore black charmeuse, combined wih powder-blue_ geor gette. Her hat was of black satin and lace and she wore a corsage of blue for-get-me-nots and roses. Lady Nanton's costume was of Platinum crepe, the artistic drapings elaborately embroidered in blue, silver and bronze metallic threads. Her hat was a large model of corded silk In corresponding shades, the crown banded with artistic wheel motifs of lace and fur fringe centred with metal filigree. She carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and maiden hair fern with streamers of platinum tissue. Mrs. Lorne Cameron, Vancouver, wore a smart white satin frock with long sleeves, the skirt showing a wide band of pin-tucked crepe. The only ornamentation being an em broidered motif in Japanese design, and crystal buttons. Her hat was a small model of black Hatter’s plush with a smart bird mount. She car ried a bouquet of Richmond roses tied with streamers of the same tones. Miss . Eileen McKenty Be comes the Bride of Mr. Cyril Halliday The picturesque chapel of St. Mary's Academy was the scene of a charming wedding at a quarter to 12 o'clock this morning when Eileen Mary, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jas. McRenty, became the bride of Mr. Cyril Charles Halliday, son of the late Capt. Girdleston Halliday, of London, Eng. and Mrs. A. H. Moel ler, of Vancouver. The altar was banked with lilies, effectively interspersed with palms and ferns, while clusters of valley lilies designated the pews reserved for the guests. Rev. Father O'Gara performed the nuptial masa. During the signing of the register Miss Madge Barrett sang “Because God Made Thee Mine,” accompanied with a violin selection by Miss Vicarl. At the appointed hour the bride groom, with his best man, Mr. Chas, Beecher, took his place at the altar steps, and the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Alice Doyle at the organ, announced the bridal procession. First came the maid of honor, Miss Katharine Hayden, followed by the bridesmaid, Miss Constance McKen ty, the brides's sister, who were dressed alike in charming frocks of watier blue temptation crepe. Hints of the prevalent Spanish tendency showed in the slightly flaring skirts and high, close-fitting bodices. Ap pliqued velvet flowers and terminat ing bands of grey fur combined in evolving the design. Their hats were large picture affairs in corresponding tones with appliqued flowers at the side and a quaint touch was added to the ensemble in the dainty min ettes of Rosaline lace worn over the hands. Their shower bouquets were of varicolored asters. Lastly, with her father, who gave her in marriage, came the petite bride, a vision of loveliness. Her wedding gown was of the traditional white in bridal satin and was *tah ioned with its keynote—one of sim plicity and grace. A batenay neck line, long tight sleeves and a slightly raised bodice marked by bands of pearls created the desired Juliet ef fect, while from the waist line fell the rich folds of her exquisite train, edged with wet and Rosaline lace, where valley lilies were scattered in charming profusion. Her veil, worn off her face, was of Brussels lace and held in place with a fullet cap of pearls. She carried a shower bou quet of Easter lilies and lilies of the valley. The ushers were Mr. John Hag gard and Mr. Stuart McKeichan. The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were beaded bags in French design. To the best man and the ushers he gave sliver and plati num cuff inks. Following the ceremony a recep tion was held at the home of the bride's parents, 145 Academy Road. Varicolored gladioli were arranged in charming profusion in the living rooms, where the bridal party re ceived while the exotic tints of early fall bloom lent an additional note of charm to the rest of the house. Following the usual toasts the bride slipped away to don her travel ing costume, which consisted of a three-piece French suit of Bois de rose, effectively banded In gold and trimmed with thibet. Her close-fit ting hat, a highland model blended with darker tones of brown, was en hanced with a design In cut work. A corsage of purple asters completed her attire. Mr. and Mrs. Halliday Jeft on the five o'clock train for Minneapolis. After a short honeymoon they will return to Winnipeg and will reside in the Gaspe apts. Mrs. McKenty, mother of the bride, chose for the occasion a handsome coat frock of black satin showing a bodice of real lace and was banded with pearl grey thibet. Her hat was a germaine model of black velvet with a smart feather motif at one side, giving a final note of smartness. She wore a corsage of American beauties. » Miss Betty McKenty, youngest sis ter of the bride, wore a dainty frock of shell pink crepe de chine in em pire style with a quaint poke bonnet.
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Winnipeg Tribune
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
Sat, Sep 20, 1924
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