WEDDING BELLS.

Patea Mail, Volume XLIX, 23 November 1928, Page 3

WEDDING BELLS.

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J A MU«—HUI’K IN EON

A u (Tiding of very eonsideraide interest was solemnised at Carist Chuidi, Wanganui, on Wednesday afternoon, u hen Mr. Cower, son ei Mrs. James, Nui 1w I, and Miss Connie, second daughter of Mrs. J. 11. Hopkinson, WaiUi.aru, were united in the holy bonds nmirimony. 'The ilex'. U. Coles. Wax eriey was tho oilieiating clergyman, ami Mrs. Maxey presided at the mgan. As the bridal party entered the church the congregation sang the marriage hymn, “The \oice ihut 'Breathed O'er Uden.” file bride, >xho was given away by her father, looked elm j ming in ti simple frock of i\ orv mag \ civet and muriotte, wearing a very beautiful veil of Limcric lace, an neirluom of the fluidly. Che also wore silver shoes and stockings and carried a handsome shower bouquet of white roses, carnations, and ferns. The ruide was attended by Miss Myra Hopkinson (sister) as chief bridesmaid and Miss iluie Clarke (Wellington), both wearing pretty frocks of apricot morietto and gold lace. Tulle caps of delphinium blue trimmed with apricot roses and blue tulle steameis completed tho toilettes. Little Miss Betty Larson; neiee of tho bridegroom, was flower girl, with a frock and cap of delphinium blue, and a basket of Powers. The -bridegroom was attended -by his brother, Mr. K. James, as best man , xxhile MT. L. Honey held (Whenuakttra.) carried out the duties of groomsman. After the ceremony the bridal party and guests, numbering between (it) and 70, adjourned to the D. 1.0., where the reception was held, Mrs. Hopkinson receiving her guests wearing a frock of bois do rose marocain, with full hared skirt, Oriental trimmings, black hat, and bouquet of ••beautiful pink gerberas and ferns. Tho newly-wedded pair received their congratulations standing under the very large wedding bell, which hung from the coiling in the centre of the room. Afternoon tea was then served, a very special feature being tho handsome two-deeker cake, which was made by tho bride's sister, Miss Myra Hopkiusou. The following are the toasts which were duly honoured: — “The Bride and Bridegroom,” Bov. U. Coles, responded to by the bridegroom.

“The Bridesmaids,” Air. Gower James, responded to by Air. K. James.

“The Parents of the Bride and Bridegroom,” Air. O’Connor (Wellington), responded to by Air. J. R. Hopkiuson, Air. C. B. Honeyflcld, and Mr. I,arson.

After the reception Air. aud Airs. .James left by motor for Rotorua, where the honeymoon will be spout. The bride travelled in a frock of spotted marquisette and coat of mushroom pink channalaiue, with smart hat to tone and fawn shoes and stockings. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a Mongolian fox fur and to the bridesmaids pendants. The happy couple were the recipients of a very large .number of useful aud handsome girts, including over £IOO in cheques. Among those present at- the wedding were Mrs. James, mother of the bridegroom, black marietta and lace over rose, rose hat, and bouquet of roses; Airs. Larson, sister of the bridegroom, lawn costume, with hat to match; Aliss James, beige georgette coat frock, beige hat; Miss C. James, blue crepe do chine frock, pink trimmings, pink and blue hat; Mrs. Clarke (Wellington), cinnamon brown cucpe de cluuo frock, black aud brown hat; Airs. E. Bremer (Wavcrlcy), aunt of the bride, navy silk frock and hat and black silk coat; Airs. Walker (Coiyton), aunt of the bride, black silk coat over silk frock, black hat; Airs. Bates (Waverley), black crepe do chine frock, black silk coat, black hat, with silver trimming; Airs. Campbell (Kohi), floral silk frock, black coat, aud fawn hat; Airs. Colin Campbell, flame floral silk frock, light hat; Aliss Hopkinson, floral silk frock, black coat, and smart hat; Aliss Bremer, shot silk frock with lace, silk coat and hat to torn;; Airs. C. B. Honey field (AVheuuakura), rose silk frock,- with fawn hat; Aliss Honcylield, fawn costume, black and fawn hat; Airs.. AleEhlowie (Hawera), grey silk frock, black silk coat, black hat; Airs. Galbraith (Auckland), pink, with overdress of black lace, -black silk coat, floral hat; Airs. O’Connor (Wellington), mushroom pink silk frock and hat; Airs. Coles (Waverley), apple green silk frock and fawn hat; Airs. Gilbert, black silk frock, black satin coat, black and purple hat; Airs. Brandon, fawn frock and hat; Aliss Cleary (Waverley), floral silk frock, blue hat; Aliss Clieyne, floral crepe de chine frock, navy coat, fawn hat; Aliss AI. Clieyne,. navy and beige georgette and crepe de chine frock, hat to tone; Aliss Stanton, blue silk frock, light hat; Aliss I. -Stanton, pale green silk frock, light hat; Airs. Fleming, navy crepe de chine, with overdress of lace, •black hat; Airs. Bowdrell, navy .silk frock, navy hat; Aliss L. Bowdrell, fawn silk I'rock and hat; Aliss Gilbert, fawn costume aud fawn hat; Airs. Ashton, silver grey fro-rk, black hat; Airs. Gower, black frock, black hat; Aliss Haldane, blue and fawn silk frock, fawn hat; Airs. Steven (Whangamomoana), navy silk frock, with floral sleeveless coat, navy hat; Airs. Brandon (Alokoia), fawn coal frock, light hat; Airs. A. Dickie, navy silk frock, black silk coat, black hat ; Aliss D. Bates (Waverley), blue crepe do chine frock, white hat; Airs. B. Bates (Wnvcrloy), braided silk frock, light hat; Aliss Walker (Coiyton). blue crcpc de chine, light hat; Aliss AI. Slipper, blue crepe do chine, white hat; Aliss lon (Waverley), fawn costume aud fawu

hat: Mrs. B. Newton, grey costume and others.

In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Hopkinson entertained a large number of guests at their residence, when a very jollv time was spent with music, games, and social conversation, and speeches were made by tho following ladies and gentlemen; —Mrs. Galbraith, Messrs. B. Bremer' and C. B. Honcyliold. 'The evening-closed with the singing ot ‘For They Arc Jolly Good Fellows.”