WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 29 August 1912, Page 26

WEDDING BELLS

O’CALLAGHANFLYNN. O’DEA—FLYNN. A double wedding of more than ordinary interest took place at * The Grange/ Shelly Beach, Hauraki Plains, on August 7, the contracting parties being Miss Winifred Flynn (second daughter of Mr. P. Flynn) and Mr. Eugene O’Callaghan (of the Government Railway Service), and Miss Bridget Flynn (third daughter of Mr. P. Flynn) and Mr. Timothy O’Dea (Taihape). Both brides were given away by their father. Miss W. Flynn was handsomely attired in a navy tailored costume with picture hat. She was attended by her sister, Miss K. Flynn, and her niece, Miss Burfort, as bridesmaids. Mr. E. O’Callaghan was attended by his brother, Mr. J. O’Callaghan, as best man, and Mr. Myers as groomsman. Miss B. Flynn was charmingly attired in a brown cloth tailored costume and hat to match. Miss O’Dea (sister of the bridegroom) and little Miss N. Burfort (niece of the bride) acted as bridesmaids. Mr. J. Flynn (brother of the bride) was best man and Mr. MeSweeney groomsman. Rev. Father Dignan, of Thames, officiated, and has the honor of celebrating the first marriage on the Hauraki Plains. The wedding breakfast was tastefully laid out in a large marquee erected on the lawn. The numerous and costly presents testified to the popularity of the happy couples. The newly-married couples left by launch for Thames en route for Auckland and Rotorua, for their honeymoon, taking with them the good wishes of their many friends.