WEDDING BELLS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 June 1922, Page 3

WEDDING BELLS.

RITCHI E-HOUSE. i A very popular and interesting wed’Vdiiig- was -'eplabi;ated_ at St, Pant’s 1 Church, Fapainli, CliristeKiVrcJi oh-Jtine’ 7th at 2 p.m., the parties to the happy , , contract being Mr Robert Ritchie of j Dillinanstown and Aliss Louisa Rouse, ■ j only daughter of Ah’ E. J. Rouse of . Wellington. The Rev Air Orliell was ’ ! tlio officiating clergyman. Tjho bride leaked a picture of happiness as she entered the church oil the arm of her father, attired, in a beautiful white 1 crepe do thine dress with silk trim- ■ mines and wore the orthodox wreath 1 1 and "veil t rimmed with orange blos--1 soins, relieved with pink flowers and tulle. She. carried a beautiful sltowi or bouquet, and was attended bv Misses Muriel ami It'ta Johnson (cousins of the bridegroom) as bridesmaids, both „l whom wore apricot crepc-dc-chine dresses with black picture hats. Air John Ritchie (brother of the bridcjrrnuiii) carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the party adjourned to the “Cadena’” where the Wedding dejineur was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured, and the best wishes were extended for their future happiness and prosperity. They received ■' sheaf of congratulatory telegrams from many friends in all parts of New Zealand. The bride’s travol- ■ ling costume was if beautiful henna I eostume with hat to match. They nri rived at Dillinanstown on Saturday ! evening by the Lverland ears and rc- ' reived a very hearty reception from : many friends in this district. Air ami Mrs Ritchie will take up their resi- | donee in Kumara.

STKEI ,-ROCHFORD. •\ marriage of considerable interest locally was "celebrated at the Catholic Cathedral Christchurch, on Saturday morning. June 10th.. when Catherine second (laughter of Air and Mrs James Hoobford, was united in the b.onds of niatriim.nv to Mr AVilliam Steel veumrest soil of the late Hugh Steel a-ml Airs Steel of Blaketown. Aiiss Mill.- Rochford attended her sister as bride-maid, while Air Jack Steel carried „„i the duties of best mail. The young couple arrived in Kumara on Saturday night and were greeted with the best wishes of many friends.

STEEI ,-BT.USKY. On Monday 12tl, Juno the wedding of Mr Hugh' Steel, eldest son of our esteemed citizens Air and Airs Jim Steel of Kumara to Miss Blumsky. late of Otira was celebrated at St Apdrew's Presbyterian Church. Christchurch. The voting collide will have the hearty eongi.itidatinns , f many friends here. TTiev will take up their residence at Otira.

BALAIER-THOMAK. The Teremakau Settlement was on fete, on Wednesdav 1 -1-th .Tune, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Isnbell Thomns. second daughter of Air land' Mrs A. Thomas, to Mr Vivian C. Palmer of Mamin. The ceremony was nerfrrmod hy the Rev. Air Berry. Afiss II \ Palmer was hridesmaid and Air William Thomas was best man.- After tlm ceremouv the "nests were entertained at the residence of the bride’s pa rents and the usual toasts honoured The lumpy couple left for Grcymouth per motor ear on route for Marina their future home, carrying with them the host wishes Of many friends of tins ebs-

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