WEDDING

Grey River Argus, 15 April 1948, Page 2

WEDDING

DOYLE—MATHEWS A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised recently at St Patrick’s Church. Greymouth, of Patricia, second youngest daughter of Mrs L Mathews, of Alexander Street, Greymouth to John Francis Doyle, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs J. H. Doyle, of Dunedin. The ceremony was performed by the Right Rev. Monsignor J. Long, who also celebrated Nuptial Mass. The bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr Jack Mathews. The bride wore a very becoming beige-coloured street-length frock of lombia crepe, also a felt hat in shade of Sahara tan embroidered in same tonings as that of the frock. She carried a showed bouquet of autumntoning flowers and maiden hair fern. The bride was attended by her sistei Mrs J. E. Thomson, of Hokitika, as Matron of Honour who chose for the occasion an Elizabeth blue spun linen frock, trimmed with gold embroidered flowers, and wore a pleted fan hat with a shoulder veil. She carried a bouquet to match. Mr Harry Doyle, of Dunedin, brother of the bridegroom, filled the role of best man. The altar was tastefully decorated with pink gladioli by the members or the Altar Society, of which Society the bride was a member.

During Mass, solos were sung by Mrs W. Connors including Eordeysus’ “O Salutarus,” and Paston Cooper’s “Ave Maria,” while Mrs Chunn presided at the organ. The bride's mother received the guests at' her residence, wearing a black frock, the yoke studded with sequins, with a black veiled hat to match. Right Rev. Monsignor Long presided, at the wedding brealtfast where several toasts were honoured.

The happv couole left by the express for Christchurch and Dunedin, the bride travelling in a sky blue frock beneath a fawn coat and accessories to tone. Mr and Mrs Doyle will reside in Greymouth.