WEDDING BELLS.

Hokitika Guardian, 9 August 1923, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

HOWAT—WOOLHOUSE

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church,

Hokitika, ou Wednesday August Bth., at 1 o’clock by the Rev. P. B. Fraser, M.A., when Agues May Woolhouse, third daughter of Air and Mrs Jas tVoolhou.se, of Koiterangi, well-known settlers of Westland, was united in holy matrimony to Archibald George now at, second son of Air and Mrs James Howat, of Arthurstown, Ivaniori. The bride who was given away by her father, looked charming in a frock of cream satin with over net, wore a wreath and veil and carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers, heather and asparagus. She was attended by Hiss Dorothy Howat, sister of the bridegroom who wore a lemon crcpe-de-chene frock, black hat relieved with red flowers. The bride was also attended b v her youngest sister, Miss Thelma Woolhouse, robed in white crepe-de-ehene and wearing a. black hat and blue streamers to match. Both carrying pretty bouquets, which were all presented by it friend, Nurse AlcAlullan. Mr Colin Howat attended his brother as best man. Subsequently a reception was held at Preston’s Tea Rooms where the usual toasts were honoured and cake divided, which was also presented by Air and Airs W. Jones of Koiterangi, a large number of guests from all circles partaking. The happy couple left by the afternoon train for the north where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride’s present to the Bridegroom was a handsome travelling rug mid the bridegroom’s present to . e bride was a beautiful Maraboutfur. The present to Hie bridesmaids were both beautiful wristlet watches. The bride travelled in a. mole coloured costume with hat to match. The happy couple wore tho recipients of a large number of valuable presents, including several cheques and carried with them the best wishes of a wide circle of friends for a- happy and prosperous wedded life.

PAR KH I LI McW H IRTER. The marriage was- celebrated last evening at (5 o’clock at Glanrliyd, the residence of Air D. J. Evans, Sale St., of Air Andrew Parkhill, soil of Mr and Mrs John Parkhill, ol Hokitika, and Airs C. N. MeWlniUjr, tne younger daughter of the late Mr and Airs George lfarkcr of Bealey Street. The bride was attended by her young daughter. Dolly, us bridesmaid, while. Mr Frank AlcGregor attended the bridegroom as best man. r Jlie bride was attired in mole velvet relieved with jade green, while the bridesmaid were a pretty orange georgette dress. Ihe Rev. P. B. Fraser M.A.. conducted the ceremony. There was a large numbeiof guests present, who were then entertained at high tea. after which the usual toasts were heartily honored. A pleasant evening was spent, the happy couple leaving about !> o’clock by car for Greymouth, the bride wearing a grey costume with hat to match. They left overland this morning, and catch the Alarama at Mcllington on Friday cn route foi Sydney where the honeymoon will be spent. The happy couple were the recipients of a. large number of valuabi presents, and hearty good wishes for their future, both being natives of the town and deservedly popular.

MARKER—HEINZ. At Greymouth this morning a quiet wedding was celebrated by the Its All Cuttle, when Mr George Marker, eldest son of the late Air and Airs George Marker of Hokitika, was united to Airs Ada Heinz, formerly ol Hokitika and Nelson. The happy couple were the recipients of many congratulations. They left bv the express for Cbrisl- < hureli and travel with Air and Mrs I’arkhill mi a. honeymoon to he spent in Australia.