WEDDING

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 81, 2 July 1928, Page 4

WEDDING

MA LON Er—LINEHAN. ■■■ ■ y A pretty wedding was celebrated in St. John the (Baptist’s Chuich, Kiliikihi, on Wednesday morning, when Mary Eileen, only daughter of Ml’ and Mrs J. P. Linehan, of “Hilldon”, Te Awamutu, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony with John Joseph, fourth son of Mrs A. and the late’ 'Jiff Malone, of O’Vmiea, Taranaki. Father Zanna, (late of Kihikibl.. mft now of Rotorua) officiated . and ithe church was artistically decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, looked winsome in her gown: of pale pink georgette. She wore the orthodox veil <'f Hand embroider* Brussels net with a coronet of orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet of flowers to tone. She iwas attended by Miss M. Malone (niece of the bridegroom) who was attired ip a sweet frock of maize crepe-de-cbine, and Miss E. Morrow, whose frock was of eau.de-nil crepe de chine.. Both bridesmaids wore coloured ribbonsj andi tulle mob caps’ which gave their frocks a charming effect and toned handsomely with the bride’s gown. The groom was attends*! by his brother, Mr M. Malone, ap best man and 'Mr F. H. Linehan as groomsman. The, bridal party left the chureh to the strains of the Weddnig; Search amid showers of confetti. Aftej the ceremony a reception was held in the Central Tea Rooms, when the customary toasts were honoured. -Tho bride’s mother received the guest?, who included relatives and /■ friends from Taranaki and the South Island, in a. gown of figured navy crepe d» chine. The bridegroom’s, gift to, the bride was a necklet of pearls, and the brjde’s present to the groom was a solid leather suitcase. ' The chief bridesmaid reoeoived a gold arrajete and the second bridesmaid a xylonite brush and comb. The happy ".oouplfl were the recipients of many useful and beautiful presents, including sev - era! substantial cheques. After the reception Mr and Mr s Malone left by car for an extended tour of the North Island, amid the hearty good wishes of their many friends- - oWs'travlling ooStura© was of navy repp, with hat to match, and a marmot fur. The future home of-Mr arid Mrs Malope will be' at Itiveyloa, Taranaki. " 1 ' ''