MARRIED IN NOUMEA

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 236, 3 July 1944, Page 6

MARRIED IN NOUMEA

N Z E.F. OfTiciAi News Seuvice. NOUMEA. June 12. The marriage tool: place at the Protestant Temple on Saturday of Private Ina Charlotte (Kiwi Co., N.Z. W.A.A.C.), younger daughter.of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian Eiitson. 1 lakauhanka. Southland, to Lieutenant Rex William Walter, only son of Plight Lieutemim and Mrs. IL L. Green, of 'Wellington. Padre N. C. Hall ollieiated at the service, which was of particular interest to the nursing section of the Kiwi Company. The bride is the first of their number io be married in New Caledonia. The bride, who was given away by Colonel E. G. Sayers, was attired in her white dress uniform, and was attended by Privates Joyce Willett, of Invercargill, and Zilbah Elliott, of Albany, South Canterbury, as bridesmaids. The best man was Captain P. Harraclongti, of Opnnakc. and the groomsman, Lieutenant 11. Me.Elliott, of Wellington. During the signing of the register Lieutenant Gordon McKay sting "The X nice That P.realhcd O'er Eden." the organist being Private Marjorie Fitzgerald. ol Invercargill. At the conclusion of the service the guests proceeded to the Illi New Zealand Genera! Hospital. where a reception was held in the XV.A.A.C. recreation hul. They were received by Colonel E. G. Sayers. Matron D. Hail, and Senior Commander X . McC lure, Kiwi ('u.. N.Z. XV. A.A. l '. A b-tnil iful Ilirec-tii'red wedding e.-ike, sent from New Zealand ami iced in New Caledonia. graced the wedding break fa st table. Th- icing was carried out under th- direction of Private Mavis Russell, of the brtae’fl company. Forthcoming Hall. Rooking for the coming Plunket Hall opens nt the D.I.C. tomorrow and. .-is smice is limited, intending onlookers should book early. A number of supper and sifting-out alcoves will also be available. The or-nnizers are pleased to tiunounce that the use of the Concert Chamber has boon made available for supper, where it will he served in cabaret style at individual tables. Luncheon Tomorrow. . X’ieloria League members are reminded of the luncheon tomorrow in the. league rooms, beginning tit 12.10.