ASSYRIANS WED

Evening Post, Volume CXXVII, Issue 17, 21 January 1939, Page 18

ASSYRIANS WED

LARGE GATHERING AT

BASILICA

•*• <JEOR—KHOURI.

Visitors from all over New Zealand gathered at the Basilica, Hill Street; this mprning, for the wedding of Minnie Theresa Khouri, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Khouri, Karori, and Frederick Geor, of Hastings, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Geor, Hastings. Guests from as far north as Auckland, and from- the Bluff in the south, attended the ceremony which was conducted by a friend of the family, Father Nolan, who celebrated Nuptial Mass. Relatives and friends of the bride had decorated the church with masses of pastel shaded hydrangeas and seasonal flowers. The wedding was particularly interesting as both the bride and bridegroom are members of wellknown Assyrian families, and the guests were, principally, fellow-coun-try men.

Mr. Khouri escorted his daughter, who wore a beautifully cut gown of magnolia duchess satin. The full skirt fell,to form a Iqng train.which - was appliqued in an unusual design, her long flowing veil being appliqued in a similar fashion. She carried a sheaf of seasonal flowers. The bride's sister, Mrs. E. Walker, was matron of honour. She wore a hat of baku straw with a crown of flowers, to match her frock of turquoise blue eire lace, which was' pin tucked in marquisette. Her bouquet was of gladioli in ■ cyclamen shades. Miss E. Gaskin, the bridesmaid, wore a frilled frock of turquoise marquisette, and a Juliet cap to match. Her bouquet was to match. The bridal attendants were completed by a small flowergirl, Rosalie Geor, who wore blush pink net, a demure poke bonnet, and who carried a basket of flowers.

Mr. Raphael Geor (Hastings) ,was best man, and Mr. Joseph Alexander (Wellington), was groomsman.

The reception was held at St. Francis Hall, over 200 guests being received by Mr. and Mrs. Khouri, the latter wearing a smart frock of black lace with cyclamen trimmings, and a black hat. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Geor, who was present with her husband, wore a gown of navy lace with navy accessories. Mrs. J. Lorimer, the bride's sister, wore a tailored black suit and silver fox furs. Hydrangeas and hot house flowers were used to decorate the hall. Among the many beautiful presents received by Mr. and Mrs. Geor was a motor-car from the bride's father. .

The bride and bridegroom will make their home in Hastings. When they left the reception, Mrs. Geor travelled in a smart London tan ensemble and a squirrel coat.