The Archive · 1930

Andrews—Bourke

A beautiful wedding was sol ized on April 5 when Miss Ivy (Soe) Bourke, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bourke of Shanghai, was married to Mr. Edward Charles Dawson Andrews, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry, Andrews of Bexleyheath, Kent, England. The civil service took place at H. B. M. Consulate and the religious ceremony was held at St. Joseph's Church, the Rev. Father Macdonald offi The bride attractive dress of pearl white, satin created by Madame Garnett, and cut on simple lines following' the prevailing mode. fell into a train at the back and a beautiful scarf collar was caught up on the shoulder by a corsage of orange blossoms. The bridal vei held at the back with a wreath of orange blossoms, was of Brussels, lace. She carried a handsome bouquet of white roses, sweet po and lily of the valley.

The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. John Bourke, was attended by four bridesmaids, the-Misses Olive Bourke, sister of the bride, Eileen Cumming and Lila and Tommy Jenssen,; and Mrs. H. W. Kees, matron of honour. The bridesmaids carried bonquets of sweet peas and wore dresses of faille, beautifully appliqued with flowers of different shades, two of the gowns being chartreuse and, two pink with small hats to match; each appliqued with flowers. The gowns were made at Madame Garnett's. Master Dennis—Manceil, nephew of the bride, served as Page.

The best man was Mr. D. B. [Sinclair and the ushers were Messrs. heard one to beat that W. F. Leckie, A. Grant and A."G, Meise.

Following the church service, a wedding reception was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hy W. Kees which was tastefully decorat-with white and shell pink flowers. The bride stood beneath fan arch of flowers and a bell orange blossoms.

'The couple "will spend their honeymoon in Europe. Mrs, Andrews' going-away-dress was navy blue duvetyn ensemble with grey satin blouse and hat and shoes to match,

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