MILITARY WEDDING

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 67, 20 March 1940, Page 8

MILITARY WEDDING

COMMINS—GOILE. The first military wedding to be held in Ohakune for many years, took place in St. John’s Anglican Church, Ohakune, on Thursday, March 14, when Hazel Freda, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Goile, of Tohunga Road, Ohakune, was married to Corporal Charles L. H. Com* mins. 22nd Rifle Battalion, W.W.C., formerly of Whangarei. The bride, attired in a smart navy blue pin stripe tailored costume, entered the church on the arm of fcer father to the strains of the Wedding March, and carrying a bouquet of beautiful dark blue asters. Attending the bride was Lorraine, her twin sister, in a smart ensemble in sun tan, with green blouse and hat, gloves and shoes to tone, and Miss Unice Leckie in dark blue ensemble, with hat, gloves and shoes to match. Both carried bouquets of asters to tone with the costumes. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. M. Underhill, and at the conclusion oi the service Mr. Underhill, in a few well-chosen words, addressed the congregation and asked for special spiritual help for the young couple who, owing to war conditions, had to . be married during Lent. The bride- ’ groom was attended by his brother i Ben as chief groomsman, assisted by i Mr. Winston Pearce. Instead of the usual sprays worn by the gentlemen, all wore red, white and blue rosettes in the lapels of their coats. Upon leaving the church the happy couple passed through a guard of honour of khaki-clad comrades who are leaving New Zealand with Corporal Commins with the Second Echelon. The wedding party then adjourned to St. Joseph’s Hall, where the wedding breakfast was held, again passing through the guard of honour before entering. Just on one hundred guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Goile, the bride’s mother wearing a navy blue w’ith hat and gloves to match, and carrying a bouquet of dark blue asters. Mr. 3en Commins acted on behalf of his parents, who were unable to attend. The hall was decorated with flags of all Allied nations, the Union Jack and the New Zealand Ensign being immediately behind the bride and bridegroom. The beautiful table decoration were in the capable hands of Mr. and Miss Leckie, and were greatly admired by all. Red white and blue ■streamers were the foundation decirations, and all floral decorations cr? in red white and blue flowers. After a sumptuous supper the Rev. Underhill, acting as toast-master, proposed the toast to the King, and the usual toast list followed. Mr. Delamar, Mayor of Ohakune, prothe toast to the bride and bridegroom, and was suitably replied jto by Corporal Commins. Other toasts were: “The bridesmaids,” Mr. J. H. Hardie, replied to by Mr. Ben

Commins; “The bride’s parents,” Messrs. Hussey and McDowell, replied to by Mr. Goile; "Bridegroom’s Parents,” Mr. Leckie, replied to by Mr. Holman; “Absent Friends.” Mr. Moss; "The Boys in Khaki,” Rev. Underhill, replied to by Sergt.-Major Boyd; "The Toast-master,” Mr. Leckie, replied to by Rev. Underhill. The men in uniform then quick# took charge and cleared the way for a jolly dance. The evening was all too short and farewells had to be said when Corporal and Mrs. Commins left for Rotorua, where the honeymono will be spent. The bride’s travelling dress was a navy blue ensemble with powder blue overcoat. The presents, which were many and varied, will be on view during the coming week at the residence of Mrs. J. Cosford. I