WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 143, 20 June 1927, Page 11

WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK.

McCONNELL—SMEED i Tae wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church. Tuak.iu. on the loth j inst., of Miss Hazel Smeed. third daucrh- j ter of Mr?, and the late Mr. W. StneeJ. j of Tuakau. to Mr. Nicholas McConneil. third son of Mr. Wru. and the late Mrs. ! MeConnoll. of Orini, Taupiri. The Kpv. -Stuart was the officiating minister. Tlilbride entered the church on the jrai of her brother, and was becomingly attired in ivory crepe de chine and silver lace. She wore the orthodox veil an<l orange blossom.*, aud carried a shower bouquet. Her sister. Miss Olive SmeeJ. was bridesmaid, wearing a dainty cyclamen crepe de chine, with silk net headdress, and carried a bouqnet to match. Mr. Dynes McConneil. brother of the bridegroom, was best man. After the ceremony the guests were received bv the bride's mother at the Oddfellows' Hall. Mrs. Smeed wore a handsome black silk marooain gown, relieved with lilac, with black silk toque to match. Among the cuests were: Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Ryder, Mrs. Dynes Fulton. Mr*. Hugh Duffin, Mrs. -Joseph Falton. Mr*. Wm. Gibson. Mrs. Lewi*. Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Fas. Calder, Mr*. Stuart. Mrs. John McConneil, Mrs. Stan. Pree*:. Mr*. Wm. Smee<i, Mrs. -Tim McConnell. Mr*. Arthur Smeed. Mrs. Booih. Mr?. Ewina. Mrs. Roy Smeed. Mrs. Ed. McConnell. Miss Sylvia McConnell. Miss Thelma Dnflin. Miss Jean Lewis. Mi*s F.oiily McConnell. Miss Campbell. Miss Minnie '".'ibson. Mi>* Marjorie Fulton, and Miss Joyce (lto~on. FLOOD—McHDGH. A wedding was solemnised at S*. John's Church, Parnell, this morning, between Mr. Oeorge Patrick Flood, son of Mr. ami Mr*. R. P. Flood, Hokianga. and Mi->s Mary Josephine McHugh, daughter of Mr*. James McHugh, Selwyn Terrace. Parnell. Father Brennau officiated. Tlie bride was given away by her uncle. Mr. Tom Lockman, Helensville. Best man. Mr. Trevor Miller: groomsman, Mr. W. Quigley. The dainty bride wore an ivory brocaded georgette satin. A coronet of blossoms was held by a beautiful embroidered lace veil, the bouquet was of white roses, lillies, and orchids. Four pretty bridesmaids followed in blush pink silk georgette, with small silver and powder blue posies worked on shoulders and hem of skirts, pink tulle veils held by narrow silver bands of galon. Pink cyclamen and rosebuds were the bouquets fastened with silver ribbon*, the bridesmaids were Miss Margaret McHugh. sister of the bride, Miss M. Flood, Miss W. Quigley, Miss Lutner. The bride** mother wore navy blue satin chaminade. black panne hat, squirrel coat, bouquet of violets and pansies. The bridegroom's mother's gown was navy blue ensemble suit, black hat and coat of satin, pansy bouquet. Mr. H. Hi*<~ocks presided at the organ, the choral items being sung by Mr. and Mrs. Sim*. Covers were laid after the ceremony for over 50 guests at the Domain Kiosk, which was specially decorated.

A recent Australian visitor to Paris writes home enthusiastically: "The whole city is kept in such a wonderful manner, that the streets literally shine like ballroom floors. I never knew until [ saw it in a Paris newspaper last week that this is due to different societies, who undertake to beautify certain spots. One of these is called Los Amis des Champs Elysees." and this particular group of citizens make it their business to see that the trees are kept at a proper height, and they keep the fountains clean, and prevent buildings being put up, or tram lines from being laid to interfere with the parks. At present they arc? improving the entrance to the Metro in the Champs Elysees. Tlie improvements to the Champs de Mars are amazing, and it is now considered one of the most picturesque parks in Paris. A new and fascinating arcade has just been opened on the right-hand side of the Champs Elysees as you walk towards the Arc de Triomphe. It is called 'Le Lido.' as it is supposed to contain all the attractions of the seaside, ami lias baths and music and cafes upstairs. But it is the downstairs part that i< most marvellous. It is about as wide as the Block Arcade in Melbourne, aad rather longer than the Centreway. The floors are of marble, with high fountains ptayinj: at intervals down the centre, and between them are long beds of grass set into the marble, and entirely surrounded by masses of vivid rose -coloured hydrangeas, with great electric lights in "globes of carved glass set among them. The effect of this garden surrounded by brightly illuminated shops is really magicaL" . . :