WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 8 April 1920, Page 35

WEDDING BELLS

SMYTH—SHAW. sf>. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church Manchester Street, Christchurch, on February 17 . (writes our Christchurch correspondent), the contracting parties being Mr. . Patrick John Smyth, eldest son of the late Bernard and Mrs. Smyth, and Winifred, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Shaw, .of Woodville Street, St. Albans, Christchurch. Very Rev. Dean Regnault, S.M., officiated. The bride, who was given aw,ay. by her father, was charmingly attired in a dress of white crepe de , Chine and georgette, with pearl trimmings, and wore the customary veil and wreath. She carried a bouquet of white flowers. _ Misses Katie, Norah, and Doreen? Shaw were bridesmaids, the former wearing a neat shell-pink crepe de Chine dress and black picture hat; and carried. a pink floral bouquet; while the assistant maids wore white voile esses and white hats, and carried pale pink bouquets. Mr. Frank Smyth, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The “Wedding March” was played by Miss Ida Bradford, cousin of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Smyth, who were both energetic workers in all Catholic movements in Christchurch, the former being a prominent member of the Hibernian Society and Christchurch Celtic Club, left at midday for the south, ■where the honeymoon was spent, the bride travelling in a saxe blue costume with fawn facings, and black hat. The newly-wedded couple have the best wishes for their future of a wide circle, of friends •in Christchurch, and also in : Westland, where for many years Mr. Smyth was connected with the St. : Columba Club, Hibernian ; Society, and St. Patrick’s Day sports meetings.. The wedding breakfast was held in ■ the ■' St. Albans Hall, where also about 120 guests were entertained in the evening.