WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 21 August 1919, Page 22

WEDDING BELLS

GRANT— SEGRIEF. - ok ivi , On last Friday (writes our Wellington correspondent under date August 16), Miss Agnes Segrief, the well-known contralto singer,: and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Segrief, of this city, was married to Captain Robert Grant, of Wyndham, Victoria, who has just returned from the war after serving with the 12th Reinforcement of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Captain Grant, in civil life, is on the staff of the Bank of Australasia, and was a prominent member of the Catholic Club. The ceremony took place at St. Amie Church, Nuptial Mass being celebrated by Chap-lain-Father Thomas Segrief, S.M., brother of the bride. St. Anne’s choir (of which the bride was a prominent member for many years), under the conductorship of Mr. E. B. L. Reade, sang the music of the Mass. The bride was attended by her niece, Miss Gamble, and the bridegroom by Sergeant Corrigan. After the ceremony a reception was held at the ‘residence of the bride’s parents. The date of the ceremony was also the anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Segrief, so that the dual event was celebrated on the same day. Captain and Mrs. Grant will spend their honeymoon in Australia. ” •

DROMGOOL —GOULDING. On Wednesday, June 4, at the Christchurch Catholic Cathedral, there were united in the bonds of holy Matrimony Mr. P. E. Dromgool, son of Mr. C. Dronigool, of Auckland, and Miss May Goulding, daughter of Mr. J. Goulding, ol Tangitu, Father James Murphy, assisted By the Very Rev. Dr. Kennedy, Adm., officiated. The bride was attired in a creme hop sac frock, with panels and collar edged with marmot fur, and white hat of panne plush, and carried a handsome bouquet. She was attended by her sister, bliss Kathleen Goulding, as bridesmaid, who wore a navy gaberdine costume, with creme velour hat. Mr. Francis J. Dromgool attended his brother as best man. Mr. V. Goulding, cousin of the bride, gave her away. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at Broadway’s, where tney were received by Mrs. Goulding, mother of the bride. The bride’s travelling costume was of nigger brown gaberdine, with a hat of brown velvet with tangerine osprey. There was a numerous gathering of friends. The happy couple were the recipients of a large number of presents. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a cheque, and to the bridesmaid he gave a gold pendant. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a unique shaving outfit.

McLOU GHLIN—B Y. At St. Joseph’s Church, Te Aroha, on July 9, Mr. Patrick McLoughlin, of Gisborne, and Miss Daisy Brady, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late J. Brady, of Shafts bury, To Aroha., were united in the bonds of holy Matrimony. The Very Rev. Dean MeGuinncss, assisted by the flight Rev. Mgr. Dackctt. officiated and celebrated a Nuptial Mass. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Frank Brady, wore a smart grey tailored costume with cream panne velvet hat, and carried a shower bouquet. She also held a white ivory prayer-book, the gift of Mrs. Teague. Misses Kathleen and Nora Brady were in attendance, the former wearing laguue blue crepe-de-chine frock with bead trimming and black hat. The latter was attired in old rose crepe-de-chine, with black and creme hat. Both carried pretty pink and white heather bouquets. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a beautiful diamond brooch and to the bridesmaids pearl brooch and gold bangle respectively. As the bridal party left church the “Wedding March” was played by Mrs. D. Roland. Wedding breakfast was partaken of at the Grand Hotel, the usual . toasts > being honored. Touching reference was made in the speeches to the late Mr. J. Brady and Mr. McLoughlin, both of whom had been well-known and popular men. . Mr. -and Mrs. McLoughlin left by car for a few weeks* tour in the south before proceeding to their pew homp ip Rakauroa. -