Wedding Bells

Southland Times, Issue 19482, 9 December 1904, Page 4

Wedding Bells

Quite a gala appearance was displayed at tho farm of Mr J. K. Munro, Oterumika, on Wednesday, when about 200 guests responded to the invitation of Mr and Mrs Munro to celebrate the marriage of their son, Alexander, to Miss Alexanderina H. Chalmers, who has just arrived from Scotland. The couple were united by the Rev. C. A. Gray in the portico in front of tho residence and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr J. Chalmers, of Wyudtuun Valley. The bride was dressed in a handsome plum-coloured satin with train and veil and the usual orange blossoms, and was attended by Miss Campbell, in a pretty white silk dres9. anil the Misses Nellie, Ruby and Mabel Munro, in cream dresses. Tho bridegroom showed his respect lor his wife's country by appearing in full Highland costume, and his brother, Mr James Munro, assisted as best man. After tho ceremony Piper J. McKay, of Wyndham, played a suirited Weading March, in true Highland style, and all repaired to the large marquee, where the breakfast was laid. Full justice having been , done to tho fare, Mr Leggat proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, referring to the courage of the former in coming such a long! distance to fulfill her pledge to tho man of her choice. The bridegroom responded in brief and happy terms. The liealth of the bride's parents in far distant Scotland was honoured after which Mr .John McKay, of Wjndham J proposed the toast of tho bridegroom's parents in feeling terms. This waa heartily responded to with musical honours and cheers, Mr Munro replying. Tho health of the bridesmaids having been honoured the " National Anthem '•' was vigorously sung. During the afternoon games were indulged in by the younger guests who niere waiting • eagerly for the dance. Tho marquee was tastefully festooned with ferns, and when all the youth and beauty wore gathered together, it presented a most charming' and attractive scene. About forty 'couples took part in the grand march, which was led by the bride "and bridegroom ,"and, although dance followed dance in quick succession, it was not until the signs of early dawn were appearing in the eastern 3ky that the dancers were perforce compelled to think of other duties, and cry enough. First-clasa music was supplied by Messrs Wills (cornet), Harvey (violin), and Cusworth (piano). The presents made a rare display.