ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

Franklin Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 100, 28 August 1933, Page 5

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

FARNSWORTH —SERF ELL. i PRETTY WEDDING AT POKENO. I ' j An exceedingly pretty wedding was ; solemnised recently at the residence ! of Mr and Mrs J. A. Serpell, Pokeno ■ Valley, when his eldest daughter, Miss Viola Inez Serpell, became the wife of ; Mr Charles Henry Farnsworth, son of 'Mr and Mrs G. 11. Farnsworth, respected residents of Karaka. The ceremony was performed by Mr T. G. 1 Shilton, Presbyterian minister of Po- ! keno. The front room had been ! transformed into a bower of foliage, 1 festoons of lycopodium and bowls of daffodils and jonquils being used to ad--1 vantage, while above the happy couple was suspended a large wedding bell. Punctually, the radiant hride was led .by her father to the place where the sacred vows were spoken. She wore a gown of white satin, cut in classical style—ankle-length with flared skirt. 1 A beautiful embroidered veil, with clusters of orange blossom and a sheaf of lillies completed the toilet of a handsome bride. She was attended by her sister, Miss. Adella Serpell and Miss Ella Larsen, of Mauku. The latter was the chief bridesmaid, and she wore a lovely frock of daffodil crepc-de-chine. Miss Serpell had a becoming gown of moonbeam rayon taffeta. Both carried shower bouquets of single daffodils and maidenhair fern. Their head-dress was' a cluster of the same Powers and fern caught, in the hair. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Arnold Serpell as best man. Later the. guests repaired, to the dining: room. led by ..the bride ■ and bridegroom, to the accompaniment of ■ wedding music, ably..played by.M'-s Wilson, a friend of the bride's family. Here Hie wedding breakfast was partaken of, the room being b nuibuldecorated. Bowls of daffodils and violets adorned the tables. Instead of Hie. usual leasts, speeches wore made by Mr Shilton, expressing sincere wishes for the future happiness of trie bridal pair: and Mr Robert Lyons. (Mangntawliiri). who specially eulogised the good qualities of Hie bride's parents. The reply speech of the bridegroom was enjoyed by all. The telegram and congratulatory messages were road by the best man, after which a large wedding cake was cut. Solos by Miss Finlay and Mr Arnold Serpell, a couple of elocutionary items from Miss Mabel Finlay, all in keeping with i the interesting event, completed a charming wedding. Airs Serpell received her guests wearing a brown and red ensemble of ! repp, and carried a bouquet of while ; slocks and maidenhair fern. The | bridegroom’s mother wore a costume, j with hat to tone, and carried a posy I of violets. A large number of valu- | able presen is were much admired. | Later Hie. happy couple left, amid : showers of camellia petals and all good : wishes'that Infs of sunny days were ■ in store for Ihem. The bride wore ; an ensemble of blue, will) bat. and I coni to match. Tin y intend making i their homo a! Karaka.