WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 14 July 1921, Page 39

WEDDING BELLS

O’SHEA—HAMPSON. The wedding was solemnised at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Reefton, recently, of Mr. John O’Shea, , eldest son of the late Michael and Mrs. O’Shea, of Upper Broadway, and Norah, youngest daughter of Mrs. Hampson and the late Thomas Hampson, of Grey Road, Reefton. Rev. Father Herbert celebrated the Nuptial Mass. The bride who was given away by her brother (Mr. Frank Hampson) was attired in a grey gabardine coat frock elaborately braided, and a hat of grey straw and pink crepe-de-Chine, and carried a beautiful bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. Miss Phyllis Dynes, of Greymouth, and Miss Rita Hampson were bridesmaids, the former wearing a fawn gabardine coat frock embroidered with salmon pink ,and a large black hat; she also carried a* bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. Miss Rita Hampson wore a wine-colored velvet frock. Mr. Hugh Hampson (brother' the bride) was best man. After the ceremony, the wedding party motored to the residence qf- the bride’s mother, where wedding breakfast was partaken of and the toast of the bride and bridegroom was, accorded musical honors. The presents were very numerous and costly, and made an interesting display, showing in a practical manner the esteem in which the newly-wedded couple are held. Mr. and Mrs. O’Shea left, amid the good wishes and .cheers of many friends, for the Westport district by motor, where the honeymoon was spent.

PENNELL—FALLON. The wedding was recently solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, Paeroa (writes our own correspondent), of Mr. William Pennell, of Thames Road, Paeroa, and Miss Minnie Fallon* only daughter of, Mr. G. Fallon, of Paeroa. Rev. Father Dunphy officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father,-was attired in a crepe-de-Chine dress, veil, and wreath, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Peckham and Miss Peggy Mennell. Mr. John Fallon (brother of the bride) was best man. After the ceremony the wedding party motored to the residence of Mr. John Fallon, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of, numerous guests L being present. The newly-wedded couple were the recipients of many valuable presents, including cheques for substantial amounts. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a handsome wristlet watch and diamond cluster ring. Mr. and Mrs. Pennell left by the_Auckland express for Rotorua and for a tour of the principal North Island towns and tourist resorts.

HUNGERFORD—STORY. The wedding.was solemnised at St. Joseph’s Church, Temuka, on June 1, of Richard William Sealy, youngest son of Mr. John Hungerford, Dunedin, and Amy Bridget (Nurse), youngest daughter of Mr. Charles Story, Temuka. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a simple little French gown of lavender taffeta, the skirt being prettily draped at the sides showing posies

of orange blossom under the folds. She also wore the customary veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a lovely shower bouquet of lavender scabias and white chrysanthemums. The maid of honor.was Miss Rita McLeod Dunedin (cousin of bridegroom), wearing a pale cloth frock worked in Buloz style with shaded silks, long white suede gloves, and white velour hat. Her bouquet Was bronze chrysanthemums and autumn foliage. Mr. Thomson (Dunedin) was best man. Rev. Father Kimbell-(Fairlie) officiated, assisted at the ceremony by Very Rev. Dr. Kennedy (parish priest), both of whom later attended the breakfast. Miss Eileen Twomey played the “Wedding March” and voluntaries during the Nuptial Mags The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, Studholme Street, only family relations and a few intimate friends being present. A sheaf of congratulatory telegrams were read at the table. Later in the day' the newly-wedded couple left for the north, the bride travelling in a smart henna and grey striped silk jersey frock, with hat to match. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a gold wristlet watch and handsome string of grey beads, and the bride’s gift to the bridegroom a leather suit case and set of hair brushes. The only jewellery the bride wore at the altar was a handsome string of pearls, lent by an aunt in America, for the occasion. Cheques were the presents mainly received.

FOLEY—CLIFFORD., The wedding was solemnised recently at the Church of the Holy Name, Ashburton, by .the Very Rev. Dean o’t)onnell, of Mr. Patrick Francis Foley, youngest son of the late John Foley, of Manus, Co. Kerry, Ireland, and Miss Julia Catherine Clifford, eldest daughter of Mr. Patrick Clifford and the late Mrs. Catherine Clifford, of Winchmore, Canterbury.—. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful dress of crepe-de-Chine trimmed with lace and pearls, also a veil ayd wreath, the former artistically embroidered by the Sisters of the Missions.*' She carried a bouquet of lilies and maiden-hair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Julia O’Connor (cousin of the bride), w r as * attired in white silk with over-dress of silk lace, and wore a white silk hat trimmed with pink silk and roses. She also carried a bouquet of pink and white roses, Mr. T. Devlin was best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained to wedding breakfast at Sutherland’s tea rooms, during which the customary toasts were duly honored. The newly-wedded couple left by train for the south, where the honeymoon was spent, the bride travelling in a dark brown tailored costume with fawn velour hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Foley were the recipients of numerous valuable presents. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a handsome pearl and aquamarine pendant, and to the bridesmaid a gold ring.