WEDDING.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIV, 24 December 1926, Page 2

WEDDING.

STRONG—MILNE. On Wednesday last Miss Agnes Maude Milne, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Milne, of Stonewall, Waihao Downs, was married to Mr S. W. S. Strong, only son of Colonel Strong, of Dunedin. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Chard, at the residence of the bride’s parents. About fifty guests were present, and a very pleasant time was spent. The bride wore a very handsome dress of eream Guipure lace, with veil of pale pink tulle. The train was suspended from the shoulders, and fastened with orange blossom, and a bouquet of white lilies was carried. She was attended by her young est sister, Vida, in powder blue crepe de ehene, with georgette panels; and Miss Annie Strong, only sister of the bridegroom,' in mauve crepe de ehene and cream Guipure lace. Both bridesmaids wore biscuit crinoline hats, and pearl necklets, the latter being the gifts of the bridegroom. They carried bouquets of pink roses. The bride’s oldest brother acted as best man. Miss Falloon provided the weddim music, and after the ceremony some snapshots were taken before all adjourned to a large marquee for the breakfast—a most sumptuou's repast, where all were kept merry and gay with Mr Chard’s lively fun and humour. Some very valuable presents were received, the most unique being a tall silver coffee pot and jug, heirlooms from the bridegroom’s grand parents. The bride’s travelling dress was light gijden maToeain with biscuitcoloured velour coat and hat to match. She wore a gold wristlet watch, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride’s prese.nt to the bridegroom was a Kaiapoi rug. They left amidst showers of confetti for the North express en route for Gisborne, their future home. During the afternoon, the guests enjoyed a saunter through the beau tiftfl grounds of “Stonewall,” and were entertained with songs by Miss Mitchell, Mrs Rouse and Colonel Strong. Towards evening the “call of the farm” caused many to take their departure, and all congratulated Mr and Mrs Milne on the great success of their function.