WEDDING AT APARIMA

Southland Times, Issue 17533, 9 June 1915, Page 2

WEDDING AT APARIMA

(Prom a <'orrcspondenC. Aparima was the scene of interested excitement on Wednesday, -nd insl., on the occasion of the wedding of Miss Margaret Ayton, second daughter of .Mr William Ayton, farmer, of this district, with Mr J. A. Dodds, farmer, of Woodlaw. Doth families are old and very much respected residents of the district and almost all the district was invited to the wedding festivities. The marriage, at which the Rev. A. Mc-Donalcl, M.A., of Otautau, was the officiating minister, took place at the home of tiio bride's parents, in the midst of numerous relatives and friends of botli sides. The bride was beautifully attired in white, with lovely embroidered tulle veil, and carried a bouquet of white sweet peas and Michaelmas daisies. She was attended by her sister, Miss .lane Ayton, as bridesmaid, attired in white erepo-de-chene. About forty guests partook of a sumptuous breakfast, the Rev. A. McDonald presiding, and the usual toasts were honoured. Mr A. Sutherland, who performed the duties of best man for Mr Dodds, should be very proficient in the. position, as 1 believe this is the fourth or fifth time he has acted in a similar manner. We hope it will not he long till lie acts in a “better’ place. In the evening more guests gathered. and the implement shed, which had been turned into a ballroom, was taxed to Its utmost. About forty couples took part in the grand march, which was led off by the bridal pair. Dancing was carried on till the small hours to music supplied by Mr Egan (violin) and Mr Stroud (piano), which left nothing to be desired. The presents were numerous, beautiful and useful, and included many cheques and sovereigns. The happy pair left on Thursday morning by motor oar en route to the Takes, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride’s travelling costume was navy blue, witli black velvet hat and while plumes. She also wore a lovely set of furs, the gift of the bridegroom, who had also given the bridesmaid a gold brooch. We wish them happiness and prosperin' and we hope it will not be long until Mr and Mrs Ayton have another wedding in their family, as they do things in a good old style and everyone is sure of a splendid time.