WEDDINGS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18481, 8 September 1925, Page 14

WEDDINGS.

FR EEMAN—'McKE N ZIE. \t .St. Andrew's Church, Christchurch, recently, the marriage was solemnised bv the Rev. N. L. D. Webster. 8.A., of Lillian, fourth surviving daughter 'of the late John McKenxie, and Mrs McKenxie, of 440 Selwyn street, Christchurch. to Frederick C. R w' Freeman, onlv surviving son of the late Canon R. W. PeUe Freeman, M \ and Mrs Freeman, Collon, Ireland.' The church had been decorated bv friends of the briiTe. ' 'The bride, who was gaven away by her brother, wore a charming frock of ashes of roses corded silk, and hat to match. She carried a posy yh"* esactlv toned with her frock and her onlv "ornament was a necklace ot pearls the gift of the bridegroom. Miss McKenxie, sister of the bride, wis bridesmaid. Sbe wore a navy coat frock and a navy hat trimmed with flowers, and carried a posy to tone with her costume-. Mr J. T. Glover, the bridegroom s brother-in-law, was best man. Mrs McKenzie. the bride's mother, held a reception at her residence after the ceremonv. when a few relations and intimate friends were entertained. On her wedding trip, the bndc wore a wrap coat trimmed with fur, and a velour hat.

LANCASTER—YOUNGMAN. A pretty wedding was solemnised recently at 'Mrs C. Youngman's residence, Aicken's, West Coast, Archdeacon Carr officiating, when X-ucy Erelvrt Youngman was married to George Ernest Lancaster, both or Aicken's. The bride, who was given away_by her eldest brother, wore a beautiful frock'of white crepe de chine, with radium lace and touches of silver. Her embroidered veil, tne gift of her sister, was held in place, with a coronet of orange blossom and he r bouquet was of spring flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Youngman, sister of the bride, and Miss Mary Ann Lancaster, sister •of the bridegroom. Both wore pretty frocks of pink crepe de chine and radium lace with rosebud trimming, and carried bouquets to match. Mr Albert Frederick Youngman, cousin of the bride, was best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a reception in the dining-room, which was beautifully decorated with. ' streamers arid evergreens for the occasion. Nnmerous toasts were honoured and in the evening, dancing was enjoyed. The happy couple left later for the south.

POFF—DTJRNIN. The marriage of Annie, daughter of the late James Durnin, oT Aberdeen, Scotland, to Francis Patrick, fifth son of Mr and Mrs James Poff, Methven, was quietly celebrated at the Catholic Cathedral, Barbadoes street, recently. The Rev. Father T. W. Price performed the ceremony, and also celebrated the Nuptial Mass, appropriate music being rendered by Miss K. O'Connor, organist. The bride, who was given away by Mr J. F. Poff, wore a smart navy costume, with hat to match. She was attended by Miss Joan Poff, and Mr Allan Marshall was best man. Morning tea was partaken of at Ballantyne's, after which the newlymarried couple left for the south.