ALFRISTON

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 367, 12 April 1918, Page 4

ALFRISTON

MILITARY WEDDING. The Anglican Church, Alfriston— Papakura Valley, was packed to the utmost on Wednesday of last week when Miss Jessie Mclnnes was joined in holy matrimony to Private George Thompson Smith, of Belfast, Ireland. The Rev. W. C. Wood officiated. The bride was charmingly attired in white crepe de chene, surmounted by the usual veil and orange blossoms. Miss Scott, niece of the bride, was bridesmaid and Trooper Duncan Mclnnes acted as best man. Mr G. Mclnnes gave the bride away and Private Robt Muir ably presided at the organ. The church was most artistically decorated with flowers, a floral wedding bell designed and arranged by Mrs W. Wedding was greatly admired. Mr Mclnnes subsequently entertained a large number of friends to the wedding breakfast in the Alfriston Hall, when the customary toasts were duly honoured. The bride and bridegroom left by motor intending to spend their honeymoon in touring jhe Hot Lake District.

In connection with the wedding a complimentary social and kitchen evening was tendered to the brideelect in the Alfriston Hall on Monday, April Ist. A very enjoyable evening was spent by one and all and the guest was the recipient of a great variety of useful articles. Mr D. A. Reid in his usual capable manner asked the prospective couple to accept the gifts, expressing a sincere wish for their happy and successful future. Mr Smith suitably responded, expressing regret that Mr Eeid had not had practical experience of married life and hoping in the future he might see the error of his ways.

FAREWELL TO "THE BOYS." A large and representative gathering of friends met in the Alfriston Hall last Friday evening to farewell Sergeant Harold Moore, Trooper Duncan Mclnnes and Private Robt Muir prior to their leaving the Dominion to fight on behalf of their King and Country. Mr H. Moody, on behalf of subscribers, presented each of the soldiers with a luminous wristlet watch, expressing a hope that the day was not far distant when thev would welcome " the boys " home again. He wished them health and a safe return, also pointing out that each of the families represented that night had already done yeoman service at the front and it seemed the irony of fate that Mrs Moore should that day have received a e ~.ble notifying her that another of her sons had been wounded.

Private Robt. Muir and Trooper D. Mclnnes suitably responded and Mrs Moore bristly thanked the friends on behalf of her son, who had been called back to camp and was unable to be present. A most enjoyable evening was spent in cards, etc. Dancing was indulged in till 1 o'clock in the morning. Songs were contributed by Mrs Dunn and Mr W. Moody and the dance music was kindlv provided by the Misses Iris Rep and M. Wedding and Messrs P. Nield and S. Thompson.