WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 23 July 1914, Page 36

WEDDING BELLS

BRADLEY—SMITH. A very pretty wedding (writes our Hokitika correspondent under date July 12) was celebrated on Monday’ morning last in St. Mary’s Church, this being the first marriage to be solemnized in the new church. The contracting- parties were Miss M. A. Smith,, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Little, of Hokitika, and Mr. Robert Bradley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Bradley, of Arahura. Rev. Father Clancy performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away b'v her uncle, looked charming in a pretty -frock of ivory satin, with pointed train trimmed with shadow lace and pearls. She wore the customary veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet of heather and maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by Miss M. Bradley, who wore a. pretty frock of pale vieux rose, with black velvet hat trimmed with white

fur, and she carried a bouquet of autumn-tinted berries. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. P. Kirwan as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at Mrs. Little’s residence, where the usual toasts were proposed and honored. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Bradley left by motor car en route to Christchurch, where the honeymoon will be spent. The young couple carry with them the best wishes of their numerous friends. BAILEY—HYNES. A quiet'wedding was celebrated at the Basilica, Hill street, Wellington (writes a correspondent), on Thursday, July 9, when Miss Mary C. Hynes was united in the bonds of Matrimony to Mr. Fred C. Bailey, of New Plymouth. Rev. Father Smyth performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by her father (Mr. Thos. Hynes), of Christchurch, and was attended by her sister-in-law (Miss P. Hynes), Mr. J. Hynes acting as best man. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the residence of Mr. P. Hynes, Thorndon. The newly-wedded couple left by the evening boat tor Christchurch, where the honeymoon is being spent, prior to returning to their home in New Plymouth. O’CONNOR— A ROLL. A very pretty wedding (writes a correspondent) was solemnised in the Catholic church, Brackenbx’idge, on June 2. The contracting parties were Mr. Michael O’Connor, of Balcairu (youngest son of the late Mr. John O’Connor, Balcairu), and Miss Kathleen Carroll, second daughter of Mr. John Carroll, Balcairn. Rev. Father Richards performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of cream silk eolienne, the skirt being draped, and having a train finished, with a cluster of orange blossoms and pearls. She wore the customary veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried an ivory-backed prayer-book, with satin streamers. The bridesmaid, Miss Nellie Carroll (sister - of the bride), was attired in a gown of cream crepe de chine, trimmed with silk lace and satin, with purple velvet hat. Mr. Patrick O’Connor (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party proceeded to the residence of the bride, whore the wedding breakfast was served. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a silver sovereign case. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold keeper ring, and to the bridesmaid a gold band ring. The happy couple were the recipients of a -large number of handsome and useful presents, including many cheques. The bride’s travelling dress was a. navy bine costume, and cerise velvet hat. with ostrich feathers to match. The happy couple Toft by train for Christchurch tn route to Dbnodiu, where the honeymoon was spent. ,