Wedding Bells

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 33, 23 August 1923, Page 41

Wedding Bells

MULLANE—KIRBY. On July 28. at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch, a quiet wedding was solemnised by Rev. Father Joyce, when John Mullane? only son of Mr. and Mrs. I). Mullane, Christchurch (formerly of Miller's Flat), was married to Margaret Kirby, second daughter of Mrs. Johanna Kirby, Kaikoura. The bride was attired in a stylish costume of navy gaberdine, black fox furs, and French model hat in almond green shade, and carried a shower bouquet of hot-house flowers. Miss Mary Mullane, who attended as maid of honor, wore a coat frock of Princess Mary blue, profusely stitched with silk, and black lace hat with velvet streamers. After the ceremony the bridal party and a few intimate friends wore entertained to morning tea at Ballantyne's. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Mullane will be in the Amuri. O'CONNOR—RYAN'. At the Church of SS. Michael and George, Reniuera,*. on Thursday, July 12, the marriage was solemnised of Mr! Pat O'Connor, son of Mrs. P. O'Connor, of Epsom, and Miss Agnes Alma Ryan, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ryan, of Epsom. The Rev. Father Doyle officiated. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was beautifully gowned in white taffeta embossed in silver and cherry made in draped style, finished with tiny flowers in silver tissue, and a lovely veil which was embroidered by the Sisters of Mercy; and she carried a bouquet of white flowers and maiden-hair ferns. Miss Marjorie Ryan, who attended her sister as bridesmaid, wore a dainty frock in apricot taffeta with black velvet hat finished with long strings, and a pretty bouquet' of. blue and pink flowers. Mr. Dan O'Connor was best man. The "Wedding March" was played by Miss Kathleen O'Leary. A reception was afterwards held at "Nyra," the residence of the bride's parents. _ y