WEDDING BELLS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 1030, 13 April 1912, Page 3

WEDDING BELLS.

CALLESEN—BOWE. A wedding which created a good deal of interest was solemnised at St. Mary’s Church, on Easter Monday, the contracting parties being Mary Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas Bowe, of Moutoa, and Mr William Callesen, eldest sou of Mr V. Callesen, ol Raumai. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Father Kelly, the church being prettily decorated by friends of the bride.

The bride, who looked charming, was given away by her father. She was dressed in white silk tafetta, with over-lace and pearl trimmings and girdle, and wore the usual wreath of orange blossoms and veil. She also carried a bouquet of daisies and asparagus ferns, the gift of Mrs Doyle, of Marotiri. The bride wore an amethyst and pearl pendant, the gift of her father. She was attended by three bridesmaids, Misses Kate and Eileen Bowe (sisters) and Gay Spelmau (cousin). Miss Kate Bowe was dressed in cream radiauto with cream silk and over-lace and wore a black hat with osprey. The other two bridesmaids were dressed in cream silk with white muslin hats. The three carried bouquets made by Mrs Doyle. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Walter Callesen, as best man, and Me William Bowe, brother of the bride, as groomsman. The wedding march was played by Miss A. Gallagher. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold watch, and to the bridesmaids handsome gold brooches. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve links.

The bride was driven from Moutoa to the church and back again in Mr Heuuessy’s motor car. A large number of people witnessed the ceremony, visitors being present from Palmerston North, Raumai, Pahiatua and Hamilton. Foxton and Moutoa residents, were well represented — the bride’s parents being very old residents of this district, and the bride is a native of Foxton.

The wedding breakfast was held in Dr. Walls’ hall, when between 60 aud 70 guests sat down to a sumptuous repast, which was done full justice to. The building was prettily decorated with white cosmos aud streamers of ribbon and a huge wedding bell of flowers, made by Miss Elsie Newth, hung above the cake. The guests were received by the bride’s mother aud sisters, Mrs Bowe wearing a black cripoline dress and blue velvet toque trimmed with black wings. Miss Annie Bowe was dressed in grey crepe de chene with steel trimmings and vieux rose hat, and Miss Julia Bowe wore a vieux rose Empire dress trimmed with silk over-lace and piping, and a chip straw hat trimmed with roses and black velvet. The toast of the “Bride and Bridegroom” was proposed by the Rev Father Kelly aud responded to by the bridegroom. Mr A. Saunders proposed the health of the bridesmaids, Mr Walter Callesen responding. The toast, “The Bride’s Parents” was proposed by Mr Walter Carter and Mr Bowe replied. Songs were contributed by Mr George Barber and Mr Alex. Saunders gave a recitation.

The newly-married couple were driven to Foxtou by motor car, where they left by the afternoon train for Rotorua and Auckland, where the honeymoon will be spent. They will alterwards take up their residence in Hamilton. The bride’s travelling dress was a green tweed costume with a crinoline straw hat trimmed with pink silk roses. The happy couple were the recipients of felicitous telegrams from all parts. In the evening a dance was held in honour of the occasion, when about 60 couples were present. The hall was nicely decorated by Mr and Mrs Doyle, assisted by the young people of Moutoa, and dancing was kept going until the early hours of the morning. The music was supplied by Mrs D. Prentice and Mr R. Walden, extras being played by Mr S. Dudsou. .dr C. Bo we officiated as M.C.

The presents received by the newly-married couple were as 10Ilows :—Bride’s parents, cheque ; Mr H. Callesen, cheque ; Mrs Rowlands, cheque ; Mrs Kitchen, cheque ; Mr aud Mrs P. Spelmau, dinner service ; Mr aud Mrs Hensen, alternoon tea set ; Mr and Mrs M. Spelman, set of cutlery ; Mrs M. Bcanlou, picture and handmade lace ; Misses Scanlon, silver aud oak biscuit barrel ; Mr aud Mrs Walls, silver sugar scuttle ; Mr Doherty, set of carvers ; Mr and Mrs Judd, silver sugar scuttle ; Messrs Judd Bros., silver kettle and spirit lamp ; Mrs and Miss M. Smith, silver cruet; Miss K. Smith, silver spoons ; Mr J. Smith, silver aud glass honey jar ; Mr W. Smith, silver butter dish ; Mr and Mrs Newth, silver bread fork ; Miss E. Newth, pair ot salt cellars; Miss M. Newth, cake dish; Miss Elsie Newth, jam dishes; Mrs Doyle, cake dish ; Mrs Moheky sen., fruit dish; Mr B. Moheky, silver mounted butter dish; Mrs E. Moheky, fruit dishes; Mr and Mrs W. Dudsou, lamp ; Misses A. and F. Dudsou, glass dishes ; Mr and Mrs Jagger, silver bread and pearl-handled fork; Mr aud Mrs Campbell, set silver jam spoons ; Miss M. aud Mr E. Morgan, silver crumb tray and brush ; Mr aud Mrs Carter) silver mounted butter dish ; Mr M. Carney, set of silver teaspoons ; Mr J. Evans, set of silver teaspoons ; Mr and Mrs dauudeis, set of hand-worked allernoou tea cloths ; Miss Faire, handworked tray cloth; Miss O. Pigott, salad bo ,vl; Mr and Mrs

Claris, silver mounted salad bowl with silver fork and spoon ; Mr S. Dudson, set of jugs ; Mr and Mrs Stiles, hearth rug ; Mr Henuessy, fruit dishes ; Mr and Mrs Kimiuer, pair of vases ; Mrs Burr, pair ol vases ; Miss M. Buir, carved photo frame ; Mrs Easton, handsome mantle ornament ; Mrs George Barber, handworked tray cloths ; Mrs J. H. Robinson, point lace table cover ; Mrs Hughes, kitchen utensils ; Miss Allen, worked pillow cases; Mrs Sullivan, worked pillow cases ; Mrs Hamer, crumb brush and tray ; Miss M. Beamy, eiderdown quilt; Mr W. Bowe, set of cannisters; Mr T. Bowe, pearl and gold brooch ; Mr C. Bowe, salad bowl; Miss K. Bowe, linen ; Miss A. Rowe, set of irons ; Miss J. Bowe, set cf jugs ; Misses A. and F. Bowe, afternoon tea pot; Mr and Mrs Satherley, worked table centre ; Miss L. Scanlon, worked tray cloths ; Miss Winnie Watts, sweets dish.