WEDDING BELLS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1201, 8 March 1895, Page 14

WEDDING BELLS.

ALEXANDER—CASELBERG. At the Jewish Synagogue, Auckland, on the 27th ult., Mr Lionel Caselbsrg, son of Mr Myer Caselberg, of Masterton, was married to Miss Cora Maud Alexander, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Isidore Alexander of Auckland. The Synagogue, which was beautifully decorated with evergreens and flowers, was crowded to the doors, scarcely standing room being available. The marriage ceremony, in accordance with the Jewish ritual, was solemnised by the Rev. Mr Goldstein, Rabbi of the Jewish congregation. The bride looked very handsome in a beautiful gown of Ondine silk trimmed with Brussels lace, and a becoming veil. She was given away by her father, and in accordance with Jewish custom the bridegroom had also a sponsor, Mrs Harry Keesing. Mr L. Nathan, of Wellington took the important role of groomsman. The bridesmaids, who were most charmingly dressed, were Misses Stella Alexander, Rose Nashelski, Minnie Po6seniskie, Dolly Davis, and Jenny and Kitty Caselberg, sisters of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by Mr L. Nathan, beet:.man, Messrs Caselberg, brothers of the bridegroom, Messrs A. Myers, Ernest Davis, and Ernest Schatz. Immediately after the ceremony, the bridal party left in their carriages for the Freemasons’ Hall, where th 9 reception took place. The lower hall of the Masonic building was laid out as a parlour, handsomely carpeted and furnished with settees, round tables, and lounges. An inner chamber was partitioned off by a screen of-massive curtains, open in the centre, and over the division was a marriage bell, a work of art in itself. It was a perfect facsimile of a bell, about twelve inches in diameter, the structure frame being clothed with beautiful white St. Joseph’s lilies. The clapper of the tongue was made of blue and white forget-me-nots. It was a beautiful emblem, and as a floral decoration it would be hard to match. Inside the curtain was the great attraction, a beautifully-spread table with a sideboard behind it. The table spread almost across the hall, and surrounding decorations were in exquisite taste. The centre figure was a magnificent wedding cake. A ball given by Mr and Mrs Alexander in the evening, at the Masonic Hall, in honour of the event resulted in a large and fashionable gathering, who enjoyed a very pleasant re-union. The happy pair spend their honeymoon in Rotorua and Taupo. RYAN—BREMER At St. Joseph’s Church, Otahuhu, on Monday last week, Mr F. Gustave Bremer, a well-known and popular resident of Waverley, near Wanganui, was married to Miss Mary Ryan, daughter of Mr and Mrs

George Ryan, ofOtabuhu. The Rev. Father O’Hara officiated. Miss A. Ryan, the bride’s sister, was the bridesmaid, and Mr John Ryan acted as best man. The bride was born in Otahuhq, and has a large number.of Merids. She was presented With a handsome marble clock by the riiembers of the church choir with which she was long connected. G AVE Y—COL VILLE. A wedding took place at Palmerston on the 27th of February, when Miss Alice Gavev, eldest daughter of Mr J. Gavey, of Princess street, Palmerston, was married to Mr James Colville, second son of Mr C. G. Colville of that town. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's parents. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a handsome dress of brown velvet, trimmed with old gold silk, and carried a handsome bouquet. Miss Wilcock, of Aramoho, Wanganui, was the bridesmaid, and Mr James Gavey, the bride’s brother, acted as best man. After the wedding breakfast, at which the usual toasts were honoured, the happy pair left for their new home at Halcombe, carrying with them the cordial good wishes of a host of friends. _ PE ARSON-*-Z A J ON SHOW SKI. At -Waitotara on the 27th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr John L. Zajonskowslti, eldest son of Mr J. Zajonskowski, of Mar ton, was married to Miss Mary Jane Pearson, third daughter of Mr George Pearson, late of England. Pastor Dircks was the officiating minister. The bride was dressed in a white dress of nun’s veiling, trimmed with lace, and wore a handsome brooch, the gift of the bridegroom, with the orthodox veil and bouquet. The bride was attended by her two sisters, and her brother acted as groomsman.