WEDDING BELLS.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume 51, Issue 51, 22 April 1898, Page 20

WEDDING BELLS.

On Thursday last, the 14th inst., a very pretty though quiet wed ding was celebrated by the Re?. Father Murphy at the Bishop's palace, the contracting parties being Miss M. " E. Connor, third daughter of Mr. ,T. ,T. Connor, manager of the printing department of the N.Z. Tablet Company, and Mr. Leonard 0. Hooker, eldest son of Mr. Charles Hooker of New Plymouth. The bride was attended on the occasion by Misses Justina, Connor and Hilda Hooker, who acted as bridesmaids. Mr. J. J. Connor, jun.. attended on the bridegroom as best man. The bride wore a travelling dre-*s of navy blue cloth trimmed with fur and brocaded silk, white felt hat trimmed with plumes and ribbon. The bridesmaids Miss Justina Connor (sister of the bride), and Miss Hilda Hooker (sister of the bridegroom), were tastefully attired in seal brown costumes a la Rime, trimmed with maize silk, brown Toreador hats trimmed with maize ribbons and buttercups. After the ceremony, the party adjourned to Mr. Connor's residence, where a luncheon was served In the afternoon the friends of the bride were entertained at an " At Home." The young couple left for their home in Haw era on Friday. The presents numbered upwards of .',<>, and comprised articles of special value and of great beauty. One of the most practical and deserving of special mention, was arno.-t unique purse with a very ingenious way of opening, and containing -gold, gold solid and cold."