MASTERS—CHALLIS.

Southern Cross, Volume 10, Issue 21, 23 August 1902, Page 11

MASTERS—CHALLIS.

On Monday last Mr A. Masters, second son of Mr Masters, the wellknown draper, was married to Mias Margaret Marion Millbanb, third daughter of Mr Geo. Cfaallis, of Avenal, ex-Major of that borough, and one of Southland’s oldest residents. The ceremony, which took place in St. Paul’s Wesleyan Methodist Church at 9.30 a.m., and was witnessed by a large number of spectators, was performed by the Rev. S. P. Prior, the bride being given away by her father. The bride was attired in a handsome dress of figured muslin, trimmed with lace, with veil and orange blossoms, and wore a toque of black silk and chiffon, with a spray of cornflowers. The chief bridesmaids were Miss E. Challis and Miss A. Masters, who were dressed in cream silkette, trimmed with silk ; cream hats, with ostrich feathers. The other bridesmaids were Grace and Gertrnde James, nieces of the bride, Ada and Nellie Masters, sisters of the bridegroom, and Miss D. Sheriffs. The Misses James wore dresses of shaded fawn, the Misses Masters had slate-coloured costumes, trimmed with satin, and Miss Sheriffs was dressed in pink Cashmere, trimmed with lace, with white felt hat and pearl necklace. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr H. Masters. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to Campbell’s, where they were photographed, a'nd Mr and Mrs Masters afterwards left by the express for Dunedin. In the evening a social gathering was held in Ashley’s Hall in connection with the happy event. Over one hundred guests were present. The programme took the form of a euchre party, followed by a supper, catered for in Kingsland and Son’s best style, and then came recitations, songs and dancing. The end was reached shortly before three a.m., when Auld Lang Syne was sung. Mr W. N. Stirling presented the prizes to the winners at the euchre party, and Messrs Challis and Masters also made a few remarks. It is worthy of note that, including the parents, there were ten members of each family present at the ceremony in the church. Mr M. Hawkins made an able M.C. at the dance, for which the best of music was supplied by Mrs Blue and Mr Edwards. A recitation was given by Mr D. Fannie, and songs by Misses B. Challis and Ross (two) and Mr King. The popularity of the young couple was attested by the large number of gifts received —over 100 some coming from Manapouri, Riverton, Dunedin and Cheviot.