WEDDINGS

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 22, Issue 29, 14 April 1911, Page 7

WEDDINGS

■ mcmillan— alquist. (From our. Correspondent) The wedding of Archibald McMillan, second son of Mr Archibald McMi lan, Havelock Suburban, and Miss Annie Matilda Alquist, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Axel A'quist, of Canvastown, was sole mnised by Rev. B. A. Parker on Wednesday afternoon, only relatives of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends being present at the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a lovely gown of chiffon taffeta beautifully embroidered with silk braid; she wore the customary wrea'.h and veil and carried a lovely bouquet. The chief bridesmaid wjs Miss Gladys McMillan, sister of the bridegroom, who wore orevni cashmere with pink sash and hair-bow. The second bridesmaid was Miss Ivy Simpson, who had on a pretty dress of embroidered muslin with pink ribbons. Two little flower-girls were Misses Alma and May Alquist, sisters of the bride, in dainty white frocks. Mr W. Me o Dowell was best man and Mr Alf McMillan groomsman. After the ceremony the company assembled for the occasion in the large barn, which was beautifully decorated with branches of cabbagetree. Rev E. A. Parker proposed the health of the newly-wedded pair in well-chosen terms. Other toasts were “ The bridesmaids ’’ and lha parents.

The bridegroom’s present lo the bride was a set of furs, and tbe bride’s present to the groom was a dressing case. To the elder bridesmaids the bridegroom gave gold crescent brooches, and to the little girls medallion lockets. The bride received over two hundred valuable presents, notably one from the Takoreke Hockey Club, and from private friends enough silver ware to sink a Spanish galleon, showing the love and esteem in which she is held by all who knew her. The dance in the evening was largely attended and vot.d tbe best held here for years. A large number cime up from Havelock to' the dance and enjoyed themselves till “ the wee, sma’ boors.” The bride’s going away dress was a royal-blue cloth cistume with hat to match. McALPINE-WINSTANLEY. (Sounds Correspondent) Waitaria was en fete on Wednesday last, when two popular young people were weddf d at the residence of Mr H. Godsiff. The principals were James McAlpine, eldest son of the late Mr James McAlpine, of Mauaroa, and Gertrude Winstanley, daughter of Mr and Mrs P. Winstanley, of Picton. The officiating minister was the Eev. T. Smith, of Picton. The bride looked charming in a pretty embroidered robe of white, with veil and orange blossoms. There were four bridesmaids namely, Misses Myra and Eva Winstamly, who were dressed in blue and cream voile, Mary MeAlpine, who wore a blue striped voile, and little Alice Godsiff, who looked dainty in a cream dress. Mr Walter McAlpine was best man. There were many presents, including several cheques. The groom’s gift to his bride was a lady’s hack and saddle, a most suitable present. After the official ceremony, the guests, who numbered over one hundred, enjoyed a delicious breakfast given to the young couple by Mr and Mrs Godsiff. The toast of the bride and groom was i nthusiastically honoured. When they left to catch the steamer far Nelson, where the honeymoon is being spent, they were given a great send-off.