WEDDING BELLS

Waikato Independent, Volume XXIII, Issue 3075, 26 June 1923, Page 4

WEDDING BELLS

CLARK—DAVIES

(Contributed)

Quito a unique* wedding was celebrated at rhe Baptist Cliurch on Thursday, June 21st, when Annie Caldwell, only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr David Davies, of Cambridge, was married to Joseph F., eldest son of Mr J. A. Clark, Hamilton. Pastor Joseph Clark, grandfather of the bridegroom, officiated. The church was prettily decorated by the ladies of the local Women 's Temperance Union, the bride having held the position of recording secretary. Conspicuous amongst the, decorations was a large white bow in front of the pulpit., also a banner kindly loaned by the Hamilton union, with the beautiful motto, "For God, Home and Humanity." The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr David Shaw, of Tauwhare, and looked lovely in an ivory crepe do chine dress with silk lace panels. The bodice was draped with lace, and handsomely embroidered with silver bugle beads, the whole being finished off with a flowing belt fastened with a double knot. The veil was arranged mob fashion, with a coronet of orange blossoms, and her shower bouquet, of white chrysanthemums, freezias and maidenhair fern, reflected great credit on our local florist. Miss Eileen Shaw was bridesmaid, and looked sweet in a frock of pale pink crepe de chine, with silver trimmings, and a white and pink tulle hat, also carrying a bouquet of pink erica, freesias and carnations. Mrs Boulton very ably presided at the organ. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr Horace Clark of Hamilton.

After a visit to the photographers, a reception was held at "The Triangle," where Miss McDevitt had the tables tastefully decorated with white and pink camellias and jonquils. Speeches and toasts were given by Pastor Clark, Mr J. A. Clark, the. best man, and Mr Jamieson, also the bridegroom The W.C.T.U. was represented by its vicepresident (Mrs Hogan), who spoke in the highest terms of the bride, and on behalf of their union wished her and her husband much happiness. The bride’s mother wore a black coat-frock, and a black velvet hat; the bridegroom’s mother, a Shantung silk costume, and a black hat; Mrs Kaye, of Birkdnlo (grandmother of the bridegroom), black crepe de chine dress, and black bonnet; the bride’s aunt (Mrs David Shaw, Tamvharo), a brown crepe do chine frock, and hill- Jo match; Mrs McMillan, Pokc-no Valley, nigger brown coat frock trimmed with silk braid, and a smart velour hat of nigger brown; Mrs James Shaw, Patcrangi, gabardine fawn costume,, and pretty blue hat; Mrs John Shaw, Cambridge, fawn costume and hat to match; Mrs Thomas Shaw, Tauwhare, navy costume and pretty blue toque; Mrs Charlie Shaw, Tauwhare, brown fur coat, and smart velour hat of brown and gold; the bridegroom’s aunt, Mrs Crawford, Cambridge, mole costume and mole silk hat trimmed with henna; Miss Ivaye, Birkdale, cream coat frock and a grey panne velvet hat; Misses Lorna and Evelyn Clark, cream Jap. silk frocks, embroidered in Oriental colours, with cream silk hats; Mrs Charlie Shaw, Leamington, grey coat frock with henna trimmings, and grey valour hat; Miss Ivy Shaw, blue jersey frock; Miss Ethel Shaw, pretty brown velvet dress, bead trimmings; Mrs Holden, Tauwhare, brown velour coat and black hat; Mrs Xew, Kihikihi, navy costume with gold trimmings, and a smart, navy silk toque; Airs O’Reilly, Hamilton, fawn velour frock, with silk braidings, fawn and gold hat; Miss Parker, Hamilton, mole velour coat, chinchilla collar, hat of kingfisher blue; Mrs Thompson, Hamilton, saxo blue frock, mole and blue hat; Mrs Jones, Hamilton, grey costume, black hat; Mrs Patou, grey costume and hat to match. I noticed also quite a number of pretty frocks worn by Cambridge guests. 'fhe bride’s going away frock- was a fawn gabardine costume, handsomely embroidered, a kingfisher blue panne, velvet hat, and black marabou stole. Tlie presents were numerous, including useful and cosily gifts.

The young couple are making tlieir home at Bruntwood.