WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 25 September 1913, Page 27

WEDDING BELLS

HANK AH AN—MADDEN, (From an occasional correspondent.) On Wednesday, August 27, the Church, of the Holy Name, Ashburton, was the scene of a very pretty and popular wedding, when Mr. John Hanrahan, second son of Mr. P. Hanrahan, of Dromore, was united in Matrimony to Miss Charlotte Madden, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Madden, of Ashburton. The marriage was solemnised by the Rev. Father Hanrahan, brother of the bridegroom, assisted by the Very Rev. Dean O’Donnell, and the Rev. Dr. Kennedy. The bride, who was given away by her father, was beautifully attired in a gown of cream charmeuse, trimmed in one-sided effect with handsome lace, draped skirt with new fish-tail train, the usual veil and orange blossoms being worn. She was attended by her sister, Miss Agatha Madden as bridesmaid,, who wore a soft pink satin dress, with lace coatee, draped skirt caught up with black velvet bow and ends, and tiny pink roses, and pretty hat to match. The bride’s travelling dress was a smart navy blue costume with tobacco colored revers, and champagne cloth collar. The bridegroom was assisted by his brother, Mr. P.

Hanrahan, jun., as best man. After the marriage ceremony, the Rev. Father Hanrahan celebrated the Nuptial Mass, which was served by two of his nephews, the Very Rev. Dean O’Donnell and Rev. Dr. Kennedy being present in the sanctuary. As the bridal party left the church, the Wedding March was played by the organist (Mrs. D. Crowe). The popularity of the young couple was evidenced by the large crowd of friends and well-wishers assembled at the church. After the ceremony the party repaired to the Tancred Street Hall, where a dainty wedding breakfast was-partaken of. After full justice had been done to the good things provided, Dean O’Donnell, who presided, in a very happy speech voiced the feelings of all present in wishing the newly married pair every happiness and prosperity, and referred to the great pleasure it gave him to be present that morning at the marriage of two for whom he had always entertained feelings of the very warmest regard. The toast of * The bridesmaid ’ was proposed by Mr. J. Daines and responded to by the best man. The Rev. Dr. Kennedy, in a characteristic speech, proposed the toast of the parents of the bride and bridegroom. He recalled the time when he had been stationed in Ashburton, and when the families of the bride and bridegroom had been among his closest friends. He paid a- touching tribute to the kindness of the late Mrs. Hanrahan, for whom ho entertained feelings of almost filial regard, and whose memory would always be held by him in feelings of deepest veneration and affection. Rev. Father Hanrahan, in replying- to the toast of his health, proposed by Dean O’Donnell, referred to the pleasure he felt at being present that morning. As a priest it was most gratifying to him that the bride of his brother’s choice was so exemplary a Catholic, and adorned with every virtue calculated to make her a model wife. The happy couple left by the second express for Christchurch en route for the North Island, where the honeymoon was spent. Numerous wires of congratulation were received, which, with the many and .costly presents received, testified to the great popularity which the newly-wedded pair enjoy. - -