WEDDING.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5193, 19 October 1927, Page 2

WEDDING.

WILLIAMS—LENNON. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Paeroa, on Wednesday, September 28, when Lettie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs, William Lennon, of Paeroa, was united to Alfred, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Charles Williams of Ponsonby, Auckland. The Rev. Father Dunphy performed the ceremony. The* bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was handsomely gowned in ivory embossed satin and the beautifully embroidered veil which formed the train fell from a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of beautiful spring floweirs and maiden-hair fern. Acting as, trainbearer was Miss Mary Slevin, of Waihi, a dainty little girl of 11 years. She wore mauve georgette with rosebud trimming, mauve tulle cap. and silver leaves. In attendance on the bride were Miss Phyllis Treanor (chief bridesmaid) and Miss Lilian GrantRenwick (relative), of Papakura, Both were attired in apple green charmeuse and lace frocks, with tulle headdress to tone, and shower bouquets cf contrasting hues made a charming colour combination. Each wore a pearl necklace, the gifts- of the bridegroom. The duties of best man were ably carried out by Mr Maurice Beattie, and those of groomsman by Mr Charles Tretanor. Miss Clarice Taylor presided at the organ.

After the ceremony a large number of friends were entertained at the Soldiers’ Club, Paeroa, wihejrethe wedding breakfast was partaken of. The hall and bridal table were tastefully arranged by Mrs Lennon and personal friends of the bride. Fathers Dunpny and Leen (Hamilton) spoke; of the sterling qualities of th© bride and bridegrooom. After the usual toasts. had been proposed and honoured the bridal couple left by the evening train for Wellington and southern towns, where the honeymoon was spent. The bride’s travelling frock was cinnamon bengaline beautifully trimmed with suede and French embroidery, with hat to tone. The esteem in which the young couple are held was emphasised by the great number of gifts bestowed on them by their many friends.