WEDDINGS.

Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17556, 10 November 1928, Page 15 (Supplement)

WEDDINGS.

KELLEHER—DOWD. The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary was the scene of a picturesque wedding on Wednesday, October 31, when the marriage of Madeline Isabelle, eldest daughteer of Mr and Mrs T. F. Dowd, of Hamilton, to Edward Patrick, elder son of Mr and Mrs E. Kelleher, of Stratford, was celebrated. Rev. Father O’Connor performed the ceremony, a Nuptial Mass following, the accompanying music being rendered by Miss Marie Dold. The bride was given away by her father, and looked charming in a Victorian picture frock of ivory satin and silk net frills. A short flared skirt of satin fell from a fitting bodice, and mounted on this was a long full skirt—a mass of tiny silk net frills—which, with a bouffant effect on the hips, fell sheer to the ground on either side, -and being slightly shorter at the back and front revealed dainty white satin shoes. Dainty sprigs of pale pink for-get-me-nots were over the skirt. Her tulle veil formed a train and was mounted in a simple style on a row of orange-blossom buds, with a posy over either ear. A beautiful sheaf of white flowers, with touches of pink, completed the bridal toilette. Four bridesmaids attended the bride, her three sisters —Miss Freda Dowd in buttercup, Miss Mavis Dowd in pale pink, Miss Zoe Dowd in pale mauve, and Miss Ida Moore, of Auckland, In pale green—looking very- effective in frocks of satin, with tulle flounces forming the skirt, finished with a soft satin bow on the hip. Each carried

a posy to tonee with her frock and wore a picture hat. Mr T. Ready, of Auckland, attended the bridegroom as best man. After Hie ceremony ilhe wedding guests were entertained by the bride’s parents at the Wattle Tea Rooms, Mrs Wowd received her guests iri a beige and scarlet ensemble suit, with hat to match, and carried a posy of scarlet flowers. MAGILL—CASEY. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Te Aroha, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, when Margaret, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Casey, of Te Aroha, was married to Patrick Magill, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Magill, Te Aroha. Rev. Father Forde officiated. The bride entered the church on the arm of her faLhcr, wearing a charming frock of ivory silk georgette and lace. Her beautifully embroidered veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of roses, sweet peas and maidenhair fern. She was attended by Miss Catherine Casey and Miss Catherine Magill as bridesmaids, the former wearing a dainty frock of mauve crepe de chine and lace and the latter pink crepe de chine. Both wore dainty headdresses of tulle, and carried shower bouquets of spring flowers. Mr J. Magill acted as best man and Mr T. Casey as groomsman. After the ceremony a large reception was held at Hazelwood, where Mrs Casey received her guests, wearing a frock of silver grey and black crepe de chine, with hat to match. Mrs Magill, mother of the bridegroom, wore a frock of black and mauve crepe dc chine. The happy couple left by car on their honeymoon, the bride travelling In a frock of navy and fawn repp. LAWRENCE—CARRIE. First Church, Frankton, was the scene of a pretty choral wedding on the evening of November 7, when Mary Campbell, second daughter of Mr and Mrs R. G. Carrie, of Te Rapa, was married to George Alfred Lawrence, third son of Mr and Mrs A. D. Lawrence, of Paeroa. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Lawrence M. Rogers, M.A., and Mr Lymburn presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely frock of silver tissue with an overdress of ivory embossed chenille. Her long embroidered tulle veil was

held by a circlet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of cream roses and azaleas. Miss Edna Carrie, sister of the bride, and Miss Bessie Davey, of Claudclands, attended the bride, the former wearing peach georgette and the latter sea green. Both wore bandeaux of silver tissue, and carried bouquets of -mauve azaleas and ixias. The best man was Mr

Harold Mackay, of Auckland, and the groomsman Mr T. C. McDonald. After the ceremony a reception was . held by the bride’s parents at the ' Ccntrcway Tea Rooms, Mrs Carrie wearing a frock of black georgette and guipure lacc, with hat to match; and Mrs Lawrence wearing a cinnamon suit with hat to tone. The groom’s present to the bride was a golden brown fox fur, and to the maids gold armlets. The bride’s gift to the groom was a signet ring. The bride Jeft for Hie honeymoon, which is to be spent in Hawke’s Bay, wearing a iilver grey suit and hat to match, and the bridegroom's gift. Mr and .Mi's G. A. Lawrence will make their future home at Ulorohanga. Among tlie numerous and handsome presents received by the bride were: From the staff of W. J. Houlden, a bronze fruit bowl; from the Hui-x Hockey Club, a silver flsh service; and from the residents of Te Rapa, a reversible rug and some kitchen utensils. The guests included: Miss Carrie (sister of the bride), Mr Bruce Carrie, Mr Max Carrie, Mr and Mrs E. Lye (Auckland), Mr and Mrs M. Lye (Auckland), Mr J. Carrie (Edendale), Miss Carrie (Devonport), Mr and Mrs R. G. Carrie, jun., Mr and Mrs Lawrence (Auckland), Mr Harold Lawrence (Olorohanga), Mr and srs Truwin (Lake Takapuna), Mi- and .Mrs \V. N. Smith, Mr and Mrs C. Thomson, Mr and Mrs Leppitt, Mr and Mrs Hooper, Mr Arthur Hooper, Mr and Mrs Jones, Miss Grotty, Miss J. Thomson (Masterton), Miss McOnic, Mr and Mrs McLeod (Mount Albert;, Mr Hea (Auckland), Mr It. MacFarlane, and Mr and Mrs Bankier (Newstead). PEARSON JONES. The Cathedral, Hamilton, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, when Eva Mililcent, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs J. T. Jones, Hamilton, and Norman Herbert, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. Pearson, Waimate North, were united in matrimony. The Ven. Archdeacon E. M. Cowie officiated, and Mrs Stace presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by Mr R. D. Campbell, wore a beautifully embroidered frock of embossed georgette over silver tissue. Her veil of tulle, embroidered with silver, was worn with a becoming headdress of orange blossoms and formed a train. She carried a shower bouquet of roses, carnations and lily of the valley. The bridesmaids, Miss A. Barrett and Aliss V. Sanders* wore.

semi-period frocks of cyclamen and primrose georgette respectively, and each carried a bouquet to tone. Mr S. Thomas performed the duties of best man, while Mr J. G. Bateson acted as groomsman. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the wattle tea-rooms, where a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of. Many toasts were honoured, after

which the happy couple left by car for New Plymouth, where the honeymoon is to be spent, the bride wearing a smart suit of fawn with hat to match. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a handsome cheque, mid the bride’s present to the groom was a pair of brushes. Mrs Jones, mother of the bride, wore a frock of black georgette and /lace embroidered with mauve and gold. The bridegroom’s mother wore a froek of figured marocain with hat to tone. .Mrs McMahon, grandmother of the bride, wore a black silk coat and hat. Each carried posies. Others present were: Mcsdamcs Sanders, Barrett, Budd, Stubbs, Mays, Burn, McKenzie? Thomas, Bateson, liowc, Shannon (Folding), Alcorn (Wellington), Griffin (Waimatc IS'.), Jones (Thames), Cron (Auckland), Campbell (Auckland), Brewis (Morrinsville), Dingle, Misses Alcorn ('Wellington), R. Budd, M. Budd, Morgan, G. Jones, D. Glegg, N. liowc, B. lliggott, Y. Bryant, M. McKenzie, N. Capper, A. llobinson (Matamata), JE. Newell and D. Thomas.