WEDDING BELLS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 64, 10 January 1908, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

.*. — _ On New Year's Day the wedding of the Rev. Sanders Spencer and Miss, r Ruby Ivy Vicary was celebrated at the residence of the bride's Otorohanga, when a large numbeWh' friends assembled to do honour to the occasion. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. F. A. Clark, of Te Awamutu. The bridesmaids were Miss Flora Vicary (sister of the bride) and Miss Hunter, of Christchurch, while Mr W. Lorigan, of Te Kuiti, was groomsman. The bride was dressed in a lovely white chiffon taffeta silk, trimmed with Duchess lace, and the veil was a beautiful specimen of bridal attire. The bride's travelling dress was a tailor-made costume with a Maltese scarf and hat to match. The bridesmaids wore cream taffeta silk dresses, and white tussican hats trimmed with floral ribbon and cream ostrich plumes. The wedding presents were numerous and choice, and were sent from all portions of the King Country, as well as from more distant parts. The customary cheque present was noticeably prominent, several intimate friends contributing in the manner mentioned. The supplying of the wedding cake was entrusted to Messrs Green and Colebrook, of Otorohanga, and the result was more than satisfactory, and reflected great credit upon the Arm.

In keeping with the season flowers were prodigally abundant, everywhere the eye rested being beautifully adorned with choice blooms. Many of the floral treasures were sent from Auckland, and a beautiful collection was supplied by Mrs Fraser, of Otorohanga. A large number of guests sat down to the wedding breakfast, the whole district being well represented. The health of the happy couple was proposed by MrJ.Ormsby, and responded to by Mr Spencer. The bride's parents were also toasted, and Mr Vicary appropriately responded. The health ot the bridesmaids {was proposed by Mr Spencer, and responded to by Mr Lorigan. Among the presents should be mentioned that of some beautiful heirloom jewellery from the bridegroom to the bride, and to each of the bridesmaids a lovely cross and neck chain, while the bride's mother was the recipient of a handsome silver photo frame from the bridegroom. During the afternoon the guests were most hospitably entertained by Mr and Mrs Vicary, tennis and croquet on the lawn being indulged in by the young folk. The wedding was the most brilliant yet held in the district, and the happy couple carry with them the best wishes of a very wide circle of friends.