CHINESE WEDDING
well-known families
CEREMONY AT ST. DAVID'S
Celebrated in Western style, the wedding took place at St. David s Church last night of Miss Minnie Wong Doo, daughter of Mr. Thomas Wong Doo, a prominent Chinese mercnant, and Mr. George Yin, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Yin, of Auckland. The Rev. Bower Black performed the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. Chau. The guests were mostly Europeans, the big dinner given the previous night by the bride's father being attended by Chinese as well as a number of Europeans. A lovely figured ivory satin gown with a train was worn by the bride, and she carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. She was attended by three bridesmaids, Misses Ada Wah Lee, Betty She Chong and Jeannie Doo, who were in charming frocks of green, pink and white floral materials respectively. They carried bouquets of carnations and irises. Also in attendance were .a little flower girl. Miss Wai Ying Chau, and a page boy, Master Dennis Doo. The best man was Mr. Arthur Yin, and the groomsmen Mr. Norman Choy and Mr. Douglas Yin. A reception was afterwards held at the Farmers' Trading Company, and a number of European guests gave the toasts.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 134, 9 June 1942, Page 2
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