WEDDING BELLS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 422, 13 December 1911, Page 5

WEDDING BELLS.

WALKER DICKSON. One of the prettiest and most popular weddings held in Patea district took place mi December 7th. in St. George's Church, Patea. th" contracting parties being Mr .1. E. Walker, of To Kuiii, son of the. laic Mr Walker, of ML Eden. Aukland. and Miss Mabel Annie, eldest daughii r of Mr W. Dickson, Patea. The ceremony was performed by the h'ev. M. s. Dean. The hrilie entered the church on the arm of her father, the choir singing "How Welcome Was the Call." She was attired in a lovely gown of silk chiffon taffeta, made semi-Quaker style, wilh holers: of line silk lace and panel al. back ol skirl falling on to train finished with wide creme siik fringe and pearl insertion. She also were the orthodox veil and wreath of real orange hiessnms, the gift, of Mrs Edgecombe. She was; attended by her sister, Miss- Winnifrod Dickson, who wore a dainty dress of creme eolienne trimmed with niet lace on bodice and side panel in skirt finished with heavy silk cord ai waist, and black picture hat. Poih carried lovely bouquets, tin l giC l,r Mrs Edward Derret, of Pine i 1 ill. The bridegroom was supported by Mr E. Locker as best man. The bride-

groom's present to (lie h r ;dc w;is ;i handsome pearl pendant, will) chain, and to the bridesmaid a field bangle. The service was fully choral, the bride being a former member, and Hie church was beautifully doeeratcU. As the bridal party left the church the "Wedding Marclr' was played by a full orchestra, and a jilile r.irl. Mws Edna Patterson, siepprd forward anii presented the bride with a whit.- silk horse shoe, a token <>f gn-od luck. From the alter to the carriage the paths were strewn with rose petals. The reception was hold ai the residence of the birde's parents where a. dainty afternoon tea was partaken

of, the usual toasts bein;: duly bun oured. The happy couple left, !iy (he o.:b) p.m. train for Wane: am; i in sou(> for Kotorua, whore the honeymoon <: to be spent. The brha 's i ravelling dress was a navy blue tailor-made

costume and black picture hat. Tho presents were numerous and cosily, including several cheqin s. allowing (he esteem in which the young couple are held.