WEDDING.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1995, 26 June 1919, Page 2

WEDDING.

MUD FORD —BROWN,

At the Methodist Church, Foxloji, yesterday, a very interesting ii.ml unique ■wedding was conducted by Brigadier Toonier, of Hie Salvation Army, the contracting parties being Mr Ira Wilson Mudford, second son of Mr and Mrs John Mudford, of Tiakorea, and Alice Mabel, third daughter of Mr and Mrs P. W. Brown, of No. 1 Line, Foxton. Being the iirst Army wedding' in Foxton, more than the ordinary amount of interest was evinced, and the church was full of guests and spectators. The bride was simply attired in Salvation Army uniform, relieved with a white silk sash and orange blossom, the bridesmaid being Lieutenant Eva Brown, of Roslyn, sister of the bride, who also wore full Army uniform. The groomsman was Mr F. Mudford, of Cambridge, cousin of the bridegroom, both wearing their returned soldiers badges. The ceremony itself was simple but very impressive. Hymns were sung, and prayer offered by Brigadier Hoare of the National Headquarters, Wellington. Captain Coffin read the 23rd Psalm. The articles of marriage were then read by Brigadier Toomer, and the young couple responding were made man and wife. It was a solemn sight to see the bride and bridegroom kneeling with the Army colours held over their heads while the father of the bride gave them his benediction. The happy pair then left the church to the strains of the “Wedding March’'' played by the bride’s sister, Miss B. Brown, A guard of honour, composed of Life Saving Scouts formed an archway with staves, through which the bridal party passed, the waiting crowd giving them an ovation. The party then proceeded to Mr Walls’ dining-rooms, whore the breakfast was partaken of. Complimentary speeches were made by Brigadier Toomer, the bride’s father, Messrs Hart and Prow, Lieutenant Eva Brown, and Captain Coffin. A presentation of a family Bible from the local corps was made by Brigadier Toomer. Many valuable presents, amongst them a handsome cheque from the bridegroom’s father, were received by the happy pair, who, after responding, left by motor for AA’anganui, where the honeymoon will be spent. Their future home will be at Tiakorea.