WEDDING BELLS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3769, 10 August 1907, Page 3

WEDDING BELLS.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated by the Rev. Isaac Jolly at the Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North, on Wednesday afternoon .when Miss Lilian Osborne, eldest daughter tf Mr and Mrs E. Osborne of Ferguson Street (and late of Foxton), was married to Mr Alfred Walker, the well - known representative of Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewan on this coast for several years past. The bride was most tastefully attired in white silk voile over satin, trimmed with chiffon and bebe ribbon, with a beautiful veil embroidered with Limerick lace and carried a pretty bouquet composed mostly ot jonquils and maiden hair fern. The bridesmaids were the Misses “ Birdie,” “Dulcie,” “ Daisy ” and “ Fairy ” Osborne, sisters of the bride. The two first wore cream voile dresses and black Gainsborough hats with black plumes, while the two younger ones wore blue silk with granny bonnets of same colour and material. The mother of the bride was dressed in a navy tailor made costume and smart hat to match. The bridegroom was attended by Mr T. Fox. After the wedding ceremony a large number of relations and a few friends were entertained at afternoon tea at “Whiteheads. ’ ’ Among the guests present was Mr Osborne senr., grandfather of the bride, who despite his 85 years of age, was in happy vein in the speech-making and well-wishing. Many useful and valuable presents were received. The bridegroom’s gifts were a handsome granny chain to the bride, and gold brooches to the bridesmaids. The newly wedded pair left amid heaps of good wishes by the evening train for Napier where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride’s going away costume was a smart tailor made one of navy cloth, with white felt hat and white ostrich plumes.

At the Club Hotel on Tuesday evening, Mr A. H. Walker, late of Sargood, Son and Ewen, but who has commenced business in Feilding on his own account, was presented by his colleagues of the road with a silver dinner service on the occasion of his marriage. The presentation was made by Mr Pettigrew on behalf of the donors, and )ie spoke in eulogistic terms of the many sterling qualities of the recipient. Mr Walker suitably replied. During the evening, which was a remarkably pleasant one, songs were contributed by Messrs W. Williams, T. B. Fox, and D. Hogg.