WEDDING BELLS.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 5, 2 February 1899, Page 31

WEDDING BELLS.

SULLIVAN AND O'NEILL. From an occasional correspondent we learn that a large congregation assembled at St. Mary's Church, Hokitika, on January 24 to witness the wedding of Mr. John Sullivan to Miss Kate O'Neill' sister of Mrs. James Toomey of Hokitika, and Mr Thomas O'Neill of Rima. The ceremony was most impressively performed by the Rev. Father Le Petit. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. T. O'Neill, and was attended by Miss M. Murphy as bridesmaid, while' Mr. P. Sullivan, the bridegroom's cousin, acted as best man. The bride carried a beautifully arranged shower bouquet, presented to her by Miss Violet Northcroft. After the ceremony the numerous party repaired to the residence of Mr. James Toomey, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of, and the health of the bride and bridegroom drunk in bumpers. The day being exceptionally fine, an outing to the beautiful and picturesque Kanieri Lake was organised. After spending a few hours in this locality the party returned to Hokitika, where the happy couple will reside in future. HANUXAN AND J'ARiONh. One of those functions, says the Greymouth Star, that delight the heart of the fair sex took place at St. Canice Catholic Church, Brunner. this morning, January 21, when Mr. Thomas Hanlinan was joined in matrimony to Miss Lucy Parsons. After the ceremony the newly wedded couple drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where a large number of guests assembled to do honour to the occasion. .Mi:A!) A XT) HAYWOOD. A.n event which created a considerable amount of interest was the marriage on Wedne-day 2oth mst. ot Mr. Arthur Mead of Essex, r-ngland. and Mis- Annie Hay ward, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs' \\. Hay war! of Lmwood. Christchurch. The Pro-Cathedral' writes our < hristdiuroh correspondent, under date January :{(), in which the interesting event took place was well filled with the fnends and rcl itum-, of the family. At '.) o clock a Nuptial Mass was ceU'br.iHMl by the Rev. Father Richards, who also officiated at Uk- ni.imure i-< u-inony. During the Mass, the Cathedral organist pl.-yul suitable selection-, and on the bridal party leaving the church, the orran pealed forth the ' Wedding March.' The bride who was nh-en away by her father, was attired in a white silk dress| with veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. '1 he bridomaid was Miss Nellie Hay ward, sister ot the bride, who wore a lawn costume with picture hat, and carried a pietty bouquet. The bridegroom, was accompanied by Mr J. R. Hay ward (the bride's brother) who acted as best man. After the ceremony a mauler of carriages wt re brought into requisition and convoyed a large party to the residence of the bride's parents where the w aiding breakfast was laid. Amongst those present were the Rev. Fathers Richards, Marnane, Goggin, and Derby. The bride's health was proposed in a felicitous «pee^h by the Rev. Father ILichards, and rc-punded to by the bridegroom, the clergy by Mr. (i. Hayw aid, to which the Rev. Father Marnane responded, the ho'-t, absent hiends, and other toasts also being duly honoured. Early in the afternoon the newly-wedded couple lett by train for Ashburton, <n rout, fur Dunedin, where the honeymoon is to be spent, carrying away with them the earnest wishes of a wide circle of friends for their prosperity and happiness. As was to be expected from the universal esteem and regard in which the family archold. numerous and valuable presents were sent from all sides, including cheques for substantial amounts. From the choir of the Pro-Cathedral, of which Mrs. Mead has for along time been one of the chief supports, a pleasing little gift was sent, and most highly valued was a memento, accompanied with the blessing of his Lordship the Hishop.