WOOING BELLS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 March 1921, Page 4

WOOING BELLS.

A pteLitj and popular wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Hokitika, on March lfith, when Helen Margaret, third daughter of Mrs and the late Air James Sliand, of Sale Street, was married to Mr if. C. Bell, second son of Mrs and the late Mr H. Bell) of Nelson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Afr Fraser, M.A. The bride who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Air H. Sliand, looked lovely in a gown of soft white satin, relieved with silk net and embroidered with tiny pearls. She a Iso wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. A pretty bouquet of white asters and asparagus fern completed a charming toilet. The bride was attended by Her two sisters. Miss Dotfie Sliand wore a dainty frock of cream Rilled net over silk. She also wore a lace leghorn hat trimmed with small lose buds and streamers of cream ribbon and carried a pretty bouquet of pale pink asters. Miss Ivy wore a pretty frock of white with mauve trimming, and large leghorn hat to match. She also carried a pretty bouquet of mauve and white flowers Both wore dainty brooches, the gife of the bridegroom. Two little llower girls, Jean Shand and Dorothy Robinson, sister and niece of the hri le respectively, wore sweet little trucks of white organdi muslin and carried posies of mauve and pink. They also wore pretty pendants-and chains, the gift of the bridegroom. Tim bridegroom was attended hy his brother, Air Cressy Bell, who carried out iiis duties to perfection. After the ceremony the wedding party adjourned to the residence of the bride’s sister (Mrs O. Robinson), where a sumptuous repast was partaken ot and the usual toasts umy honoured and responded to. A large number of beautiful and costly presents were received, including a handsome clock from the Railway Department, Hokitika, and a valuable tea service lroni the Ikamatua branch, which testified to the esteem in which the young couple are held. In the evening Airs Sliand entertained a large number of friends, and a very enjoyable time was spent in song and music. Later the happy couple, amid showers -of confetti, loft hv motor ear on their honey-

moon, carrying with them the best wishes ol a large circle of friend .