WEDDINGS.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1878, 25 March 1913, Page 4

WEDDINGS.

WORBOYS-HOPWOOD. At the Cuba Street Wesleyan Church, yesterday, Mr Arthur Worboys, of Palmerstou, son of the Rev. Mr Worboys, was married to Mis# Susie Hop wood, daughter of the lata Mr James Hopwood and Mrs Hopwood, of Ferguson street, Palmerston. The ceremony was conducted by the R.v. G. W. J. Spence. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Arthur Hopwood, was attired in cream silk. She was accompanied by three bridesmaids— Miss Hopwood (her sister), dressed in grey with hat tc match, and two little nieces of the bridegroom in white muslin embroidered frocks, wearing wreaths and carrying crooks. The bride's mother was attired iD black corded silk. Mr Tonkin acted as best man. After the ceremony a largelyattended reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother and the newly-wedded pair left later by motor car for Wellington. Among the many valuable present* received were a handsome salad bowl from the staff of Messrs Hopwood and Co., and a valuable gift of cutlery from the firm. DILLICAR—FRANCIS.

At the Congregational Church yesterday, Mr William Wood Dillicar, youngest son of Mr and Mrs R. Dillicar, of Hamilton, was married to Miss Ivy May Francis, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Francis, of Lombard street, Palmerston [North Tne ceremony was performed by the Rev D. Hird, M.A. The bride, who wore a gown of white merveilleux satin,trimmed with guipure lace and the orthodox veil and orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet, was given away by her father. She waR attended by Miss Ivy Horsnell, who wore a dress of grey velvet. Mr Frank Smith, of Hamilton, was best man. The bride's mother wore a dress of black satin and Mrs Turbot' sister of the bridegroom was attired in cream taffeta. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a reception by the bride's parents. A large number of presents were received The honeymoon is being spent in the Taupo district. The bride's going away dress was a blue cloth costume, with black velour hat with tangerine plumes.

MUTTON-HARRIS. A Salvation Army wedding of considerable local interest took place in Palmerston yesterday afternoon, the contracting parties being Sister Harris and Bro. G. Mutton both of Palmerston. Sister H. Bell acted as bridesmaid, and Bro. H. Birch as best mar, Brothers I'ongand Birch being groomsmen. Prior to the ceremony which was held in the Barracks, the band paraded through the town and attracted a large number of people. The ceremony was performed by Commissioner Richards. An adjournment was subsequently made to the Alexander Tea Rooms, whert those assembled were entertained by the proprietor, Sister Harris having been employed at the rooms since her arrival in New Zealand. At the breakfast the Commissioner and Mrs Richards together with other officers, addressed those assembled and wished the newly married couple every prosperity and particularly < r ood health which was the greatest of God's blessings. Two representations from Palmerston Railway Department were present and spoke in eulogistic terms of the high esteem in which Brother Mutton was held by his railway comrades.