FELDWICK NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 17763, 23 September 1914, Page 2

FELDWICK NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent). Wedding bells. Bradley—Bay. On Wednesday, 9th September, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr C. Lay, of Orawia, a pretty and interesting wedding ceremony took place. The contracting parties were Mr Eweu Bradley and Miss Ellen Lay, both of Orawia. The Rev. Mr R. McEwcn ofliciated. The bride, beautifully attired in a robe of white silk with lace trimmings, the usual veil and orange blossoms, carr:<wl a lov»ly bouquet of crepe-fern and white primroses, bhe was given away by her uncle. Mr O. Lay. The bridesmaids were Miss Bradley, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Etta Harwell. The former wore a charming dress of white silk, and the latter white radianta. They carried handsome shower bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Alexr. Ballantyne as best man. and Mr B. Lay as groomsman. The bridegroom’s presents to the bridesmaids were pretty bold brooches. Among the large number of guests T noticed some very pretty- dresses. I may just mention those of Mrs W. Bradley, of Mh.nga.piri, who wore a lovely black with cream Maltese lace scarf, and black toque, with white ostrich plumes. The bride’s aunt. Mrs Wilson, of Kelso, wore a lovely green dress witii oriental trimmings and hat to match . After the ceremony- the guests adjourned to a spacious marquee decorated witii daffodils and greenery, where a sumptuous breakfast was tastefully laid nut. After having done justice io The good things provided, the chairman. Mr B. McEwen. in a pleasing and happy little speech, proposed the toast of tile bride and the bridegroom. This was drunk with musical honours, and suitably replied to by the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, proposed by Mr C. [.ay, was neatly replied to by Mr A. 1 kiilantyne. The toast of the parents of the bride and the bridegroom, was pleasingly proposed by Mr .1. Findlay, and responded to by the father of the bridegroom, Mr W. Bradley-, of Mangapiri. who proposed "Our boys who are going to the front," which evoked a truly patriotic response from the assembly . During the afternoon musical items ■were rendered by- Mrs Jackson. Messrs r. Bay and A. Ballantyne. The camera was also brought into requisition, while in the evening a very- pleasant and enjoyable dance was held. The numerous presents received on the occasion were both ornamental and useful, while the universal expression of esteem towards the young couple and all their connections by everyone present is ample evidence of the high regard in which the respective families are held by- the people of Orawia and Fcldwick.