Wedding Bells.

Hastings Standard, Issue 507, 21 December 1897, Page 2

Wedding Bells.

A considerable amouut of interest was centred in a pretty wedding which was celebrated to-day at the Presbyterian Church, Hastings. The contracting parties were Mr William H. Johnson, of Lauviston, Canterbury, and Miss Mable Collinge, second daughter of Mr John Collinge, Town Clerk. The bride, who has identified herself with musical matters in Hastings, and is widely popular, was charmingly attired in white cashmere, trimmed with real lace, and white satin ribbons, wearing the orthodox wreath and veil, and carrying a beautiful spray bouquet of white sweet pea and fern. The young lady was given away by her father, Mr John Collinge, aud was attended by Miss Rose Collinge who wore a dress of creme crepon, trimmed with silk and lace, with white hat and buttercups, and bearing a bouquet of yellow daises. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Fred Collinge, brother of the bride, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Grant, of Waipukurau. During the service the choir, under the baton of Mr A. King, sang the hymns " How welcome was the call" and " 0 Father all Creating," and at the conclusion Miss Tressider played the time-honored " Wedding March" on the organ. After the ceremony the party proceeded homewards in three of Mr Beecroft's coaches, and in due course the bridal pair will proceed to Canterbury on their honeymoon. The wedding presents were numerous, and testified to the affection and esteem in which the bride and her family are held in Hastings.