WEDDING BELLS

Western Star, 11 February 1910, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS

M.cQUEEN-SIN CJLAIH

A', pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of Ittr and Airs D. Sinclair, "Calderbank," NighbCapS, on the 2nd inst.,, when Miss Mary, Sinclair was married to Mr A. McQueen, son of (Mr A. McQueen, "Carslae," Waikaka. There was a. representative gathering of friends and relations -o witness line ceremony, wjhioli was performed by the Rev. W. E. Sleep. The bride was attired in a dress of cream cashmere serge with satin trimmings, and she also wore the orthodox vail and wreath of orange blossoms, currying a lovely shower bouquet, and wore a handsome chain sand pearl pendant, the gilt of the bridegroom. Miss .Jesteiu Sinclair (sister of -the bride) as bridesmaid, was becomingly attired in eroam crepe de chine, with ribbon aud button trimnmngs, and carried o> bouquet. The bridegroom's gift to tha bridegroom was iai (handsome j.'old brooch. Mr Hugh Mclntyro acted in the capacity of best man. After the ceremony the guests 1 repaired to the dining-r u om, where , a sumptuous wedding breakfast was laid out. Mr Sleep presided, and the usual toasts \v~xe honored. The happy- couple were the recipients oE many useful and valuable presents, among thtiin being tt silver tea service from the Nightcaps choir. Later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs McQueen left for the 'Lakes, on their honeymoon trip. Tlije bride's travelling tlress was of browns cloth, with hat to match. HEIDIEJ-KQBEB.TSON

A quiet but pretty wedding! took place on WednleSdlay at the residence bfltfrs Ross Robertson, Sou* RiVeTto", when her daughter Mary was united m the bonds of holy matrimony to Mr John Reidie, only son of Mr D. Reidie, Gropers Bush. The ceremvny, was performed by the Rev. Mr Gray, The bride was given aw a ,y by her brother, Mr Robs Robertson, and'was prettily attired in a white embroidered muslin dress, with the usual veil amid wreath. She was lairteuded by Mi«s May Robertson as bridesmaid, who also wore a white embroidered muslin, relieved with pink. Mr 3jesMe McKay porformed the duties Of best man. The hiappy couple left by the afternoon train on their honeymoon trip showers of .confetti, the bride travelline; in a S rcen costume, with hat to match. Among Ow mlany presents was a beautiful lamp from the. members of the Presbyterian church! choir, of which the bride 1 had been a member ior a number of years.