HAVELOCK.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 98, 23 April 1909, Page 7

HAVELOCK.

[fbom our corbesponpent.]

Thursday

A very pretty wedding took place at St. Peter's Church, Havelock, yesterday, wheri Miss Francis Ellen Alexander Grey, eldest daughter of Mr C. Grey, of Mud Bay, Pelorus Sound, was married to Mr John Gall, son of the late Mr Gall of Christchurch. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a very dainty wnroe: silk frock—much trimmed with lace and French knots. She wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a very handsome bouquet, the gift of Miss Lane, Blenheim. The bride was attended by her, three sisters, who looked very pretty in white silk muslin frocks, with sashes and trimmings of lace and insertion, and wore large white hats, profusely trimmed with tulle. The bouquets were of pink and white cosmos, tied with large bows of pink ribbon, also the gifts of Miss Lane. The Rev. J. R. Burgin performed the marriage ceremony; and Mr E. HolyouteeNattended the bridegroom as best man, Mr T. Sheightholme, and Mr Borck being groomsmen. A reception was subsequently' held in the library, where about fifty "vests assembled. The tables were very artistically decorated with white cosmos and greenery, and were laden with every kind of dainty. The usual toasts were honoured and responded to. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome gold brooch, and *to the bridesmaids gold brooches. The bride's travelling dress was of brown cloth. Empire style, being daintily trimmed with lace and medallions, and a /creme "Merry Widow" hat. with bunches of tulle and large pink roses—with touches of brown. During the afternoon • the happy couple left for Nelson, where the honeymoon will be spent. The future home will be in Pelorus Sound. The bride's mother was gowned in a green cloth, costume, trimmed with velvet to match and creme lace, and wore a large green hat, with wings and velvet. Mrs Callan (Blenheim), aunt of bride, wore a smart grey costume with hat to match. The presents received were both numerous and handsome. In the evening Mr and Mrs Grey entertained a large number to a very enjoyable dance in the Town Hall, and all present had a thoroughly good time. Songs were rendered by Messrs Bonar and Malloy. During the evening, Mr Buckman, in a few well chosen words, took the opportunity to thank Mr and Mrs Grey for their hospitality—and all joined in singing "For they are JolW Good Fellows." The dance went merrily on until the small hours of the morning. .-.