WEDDING BELLS

Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1930, Page 6

WEDDING BELLS

BEST—HAVILL

One of the prettiest and most popular weddings seen for some time past was celebrated in All Saints Church on Wednesday' last the contracting parties basing Aliss Bessie Havill, eldest daughter of Air and Airs Joseph Haviil, the well-known settlers of Araliura Valley, and Mr Edward AT. Best, only son of Air and Airs A. G. Best, of Alorrinsville. The Church, which was artistically decorated for the occasion by Airs Wright and Mils Randall, was filled to overflowing, the bride and bridegroom being well known and held in high esteem. The ltevd. Nelson Wright, Vicar of All Saints, was the officiating clergyman and Aliss Alarlon 'Davies presided at the organ. The bride wbo looked charming in a dress of ivory orepc~cliameu.se, wore a veil of silk net and lace, aiid carried a beautiful shower bouquet, entered tue Church on the arm of her father. She was attended by her sister, Miss Nere Havill, as bridesmaid, wearing a dainty and becoming frock of ro.se pink georgette and lace, and champagne shaded picture hat, while two little tots, Misses Irene and Olive Havill, nieces of the bride, looked sweet as flower girls, in chic little frocks of pale green crepe-de-cnine and attractive Dutch caps. Air P. Dougherty ably carried out the duties Of best man.

The nuptial knot being tied, the happy couple left the Church to the strains of the Wedding Alarch, midst showers of confetti and good wishes. The wedding breakfast, at which nearly a hundred guests were present, took place in All Saints Hall. Here a sumptuous repast was provided, a.nd done justice to, and a number of toasts honoured. The Revd. Nelson-Wright, in a felicitous speech proposed that of the bride and bridegroom, extending the best wishes of all present for a long and happy' married life. The bridegroom who received an ovation on rising, responded, and then proposed the toast of the bridesmaid, to which the best man responded. The bride’s parents wits proposed by the Hon H. L. Alichel who made reference to the sterling qualities of Mr and Airs Havill, who had been friends of his for many years. Air Havill, who on rising to reply, was greeted with great gusto and in a very happy speech responded to the toast. Air Geo. Perry proposed the bridegroom’s parents, on whose behalf Mr H. AI. Coulson responded, regretting their inability to be present in person , although they would be in spirit, and stating that he knew they would be well satisfied with the selection their son had made for a life partner. Ah- Coulson also extended his congratulations to the newly- married couple, remarking that the result of the wedding was two “Bests” instead of one. Two bests necessitated a. “dead heat” and he trusted they would run a dead beat all through life. A most successfid function terminated with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.

The high esteem which the happy couple enjoy wa,s exemplified by the large number of handsome and useful presents they received, while a sheaf of telegrams from all parts of the country gave further testimony to their popularity.

In the evening, Mr and 'Mrs Havill entertained the young folk at a dance in the Arahiira Valley Hall, which was inadequate to hold the large assemblage. Dancing was kept up till the “Wee Sma ’ours.” A sumptuous isupper was provided for the guests and during the evening recitations were given by M.rs Nelson Wright and Mi H. M. Coulson, and songs by Mr L. George.

The music was supplied by Miss G. Jacobs, Mr Cook (piano) and Messrs Houston and Ackers (violin). One and all present voted the evening “one of the “Best.” The Bridal party subsequently left for the South Westland Glaciers where the honeymoon will be spent.