WEDDING BELLS.

Grey River Argus, 21 April 1911, Page 5

WEDDING BELLS.

OGILVIE— McILRO V,

A wedding which though celebrated quietly, created considerable interest, took place yesterday, when Gertrude, second daughter, of Mr W. J. Mdlroy, our much esteemed townsman, was united in 'matrimony with Mr- Donald Gordon Ogilvie (of Auckland) now on the staff of Mr Duncan McLean. The Rev. R. Stewart performed the . interesting- ceremony in the spacious drawing-room at Mr Mcllroy's residence which was- most tastefully decorated, conspicuous being an exceedingly beautiful floral bell, urder. which the happy couple stood during; the ceremony. .Miss Martha Mcllrby. sister of the bride acted as bridesmaid. Mr Douglas Ogilvie. brother of the gridegroom, ably supporting the bridegroom, while Mr William Mcllroy acted as groomsman..

The bride's dress was a very handsome cream satin charm euse with an overdress "tunic cream chantilly lace, the Ibodice being, made with transparent yoke, beautifully embroidered with tin 3- pearls, and short sleeves of chantilly lace with a girdle of pearls. She wore a very handsome Limerick lace veil with spray of orange blossom and carried a pretty shower bouqupt, the orift of tTi" brid-^room.

Tho bridesmaid (Miss Martha MrTlrov) s : ster of ' thf wop* «■ vorv. pretty g-ou-n of rcnl 0 turquoise nnion over a pale shade of blue o-lac^ with trirnmin.ar of embroidery to p-'atcn ; a large blue hnt with g-oid anrt blue flowers and carried a bouquet of foret-me-nots and cosmos.

The mother of the bride was attired in a dress of black satin cb.arm.cusc trimmed with black (bugle trimming and a stylish black toque with a large white -osprey.

Mrs Lawson, grandmother of the bride, wore a black silk dress with black and white bonnet.

The bride's present to the bridegroom was N a gold sovereign case and that of ' the bridegroom to the bride a diamond marquise ring and the bridegroom's present* to the bridesmaid, a pearl and emerald pendant.

The bride's travelling costumes was an electric blue tailor-made, much braided; with a large blue silk hat.

TEe happy pair left for Auckland where the honeymoon will be spent,

Many presents were received and included an inlaid "Chippendale table from the employees of Mr Duncan McLean and several cheques.