WEDDING BELLS.

Franklin Times, Volume XXI, Issue 67, 10 June 1931, Page 4

WEDDING BELLS.

BOGGIS—FEWELL. CEREMONY AT AUCKLAND. A very pretty -wedding' took place on May 28 at the Baptist Tabernacle, Auckland, when Miss Irene FewelJ, only daughter of Mr and Airs R. Fewell, of Paerata, was united in the bonds of matrimony, to the Rev. C. B. Boggis, only son of Mr and Airs Boggis, of View Road, Mount Eden. The Rev. Joseph Kemp, assisted by Dr. J. .T. North, Principal of the Baptist College, officiated.

The church had been tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. Given away by her father, the bride was attired in cream chenille velvet, embroidered with pearls, with wreath and veil, and carried a sheaf of Christmas lilies.

The bridesmaid, Miss Rosa Henley, wore a powder blue frock with gold lace trimming, and carried a bouquet of delphiniums and irises to tone. The flower girl, little Miss Beverley Youlden, looked very dainty in a pink flowered crepe de chine Victorian frock and poke bonnet, and carried a posy of pink carnations. Afterwards about 100 guests assembled at the Domain Tea Kiosk where the wedding breakfast was held. The Rev. C. B. and Airs Boggis intend to reside at Island Bay, Wcllington.

JOHNSTON —MARTIN. A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Salvation Army Hall, Pukekohe, on King's Birthday, Captain Campbell officiating. The contracting parties were Aliss Ivy Josephine Tranchet Alartin, daughter of Air and Airs John Alartin, of Fukekohe, and Air Hugh Johnston, son of Air and Airs Thomas Johnston, of Ballywalter, County Down, Ireland. The barracks had been nicely decorated with greenery and white streamers while a large wedding bell was suspended from the ceiling. The bride, who entered on the arm of her father, wore a beautiful frock of rose pink georgette over-robed with lace. She wore the orthodox veil and fillet of orange blossom, and carried a lovely bouquet of white flowers and maiden hair fern. She was attended by the Life Saving Guards, of which she had been assistant leader. The troop formed a guard of honour as the happy couple left the barracks. The best man was Air Alf Pierce and the groomsman, Air Martin, the bridegroom’s brother. A reception was held at the St. James’ Sunday school hall, where there was a large number of guests who were received by the bride’s mother.

Subsequently, Mr and Airs Johnston left amid showers of confetti on a tour of the Auckland province, the bride travelling in a grey costume with hat to tone. They intend to reside at Waharoa.

LOWRIE—INGRAM.

CEREAIONY AT BOAIBAY

The historic little Presbyterian church at Bombay was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Mary Rankin Ingram, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Ingram, was united in wedlock to Mr William N. Lowrie, second son of Mr and Mrs A. Lowrie, of Bombay. Friends of the bride had decorated the cliurch tastefully for the occasion, with flowers and greenery. An artistic effect was produced by a dainty bell suspended in front of the altar. Entering the church with her fattier, the bride looked sweet wearing a white satin frock, with orthodox veil and a coronet ol‘ orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums, paper while jonquils and maiden hair fern.

Miss Amy Ingram attended her sister as bridesmaid. She wa,s dressed in pink silk net over pale pink crepe do chine, mob cap of silk net with pink posy. Her bouquet consisted of auumn tinted chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Mr Stan Cowrie supported his brother in the role of best man. The Rev. D. Catlanach performed Hie ceremony. The congregation sang the hymn “The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden.” Mr Kenneth Ingram (cousin of the bride), presided at the organ and played the wedding march as Hie young couple left the church.

The parents of the bride entertained about 90 relatives and friends at a reception in the Oddfellows’ hall, Pukekohe. Mrs Ingram received her guests

wearing black wool crepe de chine

touched with white, and bat to match. She held a bouquet of pink chrysanthemums and maidenhair. Among those present were: — Mrs G. Ingram, wearing black silk marocain: Mrs Hubbard (Wellington), brown satin: Mrs D. Ingram, green georgette: Mrs N. Ingram, brown ve-

lour frock; Mrs J. McClune, brown wool crepe dc chine; Mrs G. Warren, brown sail toy frock; Mrs E. C. Purdie, navy blue costume; Mrs Walker,

gray costume; Mrs Sturgeon, flecked tweed costume: Mrs ,T. Sturgeon, green coat, hat to match: Mrs Brown (Rotorua). fur coat; Mrs Hibbard, green j coat and hat to tone: Mrs McConnell, navy costume: Mrs Ferguson, brown j tweed; Mrs R. Lowrie, bois-de-rose J Iweed: Mrs D. Catlanach, blue frock,! fur coat; Mrs Robinson, tweed - en- j semble; Mrs G. Proude, black satin j beaute: Mrs Allcock, black crepe de chine: Mrs .1. B. McKinney, hois de

rose wool crepe de chine; Mrs A. Maitland, blue wool crepe de chine; Mrs Hayward, black silk; Mrs G Lang, blue marocain ensemble; Mrs Ramsey, brown tweed; Mrs .T. Townsend, black satin beaute; Mrs A. Harris, hois de rose tweed costume; Mrs J. R. Brown, hois de rose wool crepe de chine; Mrs R. Wool ten, black coat and hat to match; Mrs R. Sinton. black san toy, salmon satin trimmings: Mrs Harrington, flecked tweed frock; Miss Proude, fawn crepe de chine; Miss

Townsend, brown flecked tweed; Miss Walker, navy blue coat; Miss Ingram, red flecked tweed; Miss Harris, blue flecked tweed: Miss McClune. cinna-

mon wool crepe de chine: Miss Mcllroy, blue costume; Miss M. McTlroy, brown coat and bat to tone: Miss Hayward, hois de rose wool crepe de chine; Miss Tuohey, brown crepe de chine: Miss Pierce, fur coat and hat;

Miss C. Tuohey, floral velvet frock; Miss Priestley, maroon wool crepe de chine. The following toasts were honoured:- —The King, the chairman. Rev. D.

M. Cattanach: the bride and bridegroom, the chairman, supported by Mr E. C. Purdie; the bridesmaid, the

bridegroom; response, Mr S. Lowrie; the bride’s parents, Mr J. B. McKinney, Mr A. Ingram; the bridegroom’s j parents, Mr G. Ingram, Mr A. Lowrie; I the chairman, Mr G. T. Proude.

j The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” J concluded the function.

Mr and Mrs Lowrie were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts, including several cheques. They left later in the afternoon by motor on their honeymoon tour.