GREY—TAYLOR.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 452, 13 January 1914, Page 5

GREY— TAYLOR.

The last day of the year was the date, and the residence of Mr Wm. Taylor, Aparima, the place of an important wedding. There were many relatives present, and a large circle of others. The bride was Miss Ethel Taylor, and the bridegroom Mr Robert S. Grey, farmer, Isla Bank. The bridesmaids were Miss Thora Taylor, sister of the bride, and two little girls, Winnie Grey and Una Crosbie, who both carried baskets of roses. The best man was Mr Oliver Grey, brother of the bridegroom. The bride was most becomingly attired, and wore the usual insignia of a hride. In her hand she bore a beautiful bouquet of flowers. It was a fine day, and tlie marriage ceremony took place outside, Rev. A. Macdonald officiating. Ample and excellent provision was made for the marriage feast. There was a large tent erected, and m it two tables artistically laid out with all kinds of foods and delicacies, and adorned with flowers. The serving was m good hands, and everyone heartily enjoyed the repast. In the centre of one of the tables was a handsome bridescake, and after it had been cut ahd handed round, Rev. A. Macdonald proposed the health of the " Bride and Bridegroom," Mr Joseph 1 Beck, " Ballochmyle," proposed the health of "Mr and Mrs Taylor," parents of the

bride, and Mr James Beck, Waicola Homestead, proposed the health of "Mr and Mrs John Grey," Kinloch. iThe bridegroom, at the conclusion, thanked the, guests for their good wishes and valuable presents. He said, one present was a tea-pot and he hoped his friends would call and get a cup of tea out of it. The numerous presents were laid out m the sitting room and comprised things useful and ornamental. The newly-married couple left by 'motor-car on tteir honey-moon trip. Mr R. Stenhouse and his motorcar are established as essential on the first step of a honey-moon trip. Their friends hope that Borfc and his young wife will become a real acquisition m "Tho Plains."