WEDDINGS.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 23 April 1919, Page 3

WEDDINGS.

A quiet wedding was solemnised at the Anglican Church, Otaki, thisjnorning, when Mr Henry Joseph'Clements, of Puhintun, and third son of Mr Willi ani/Clcnnints, of Wellington, was married to Miss Elsie Kathleen Guj", second daughter of Mr and Mrs J.

Guy, of Hauterc Eoad. The Bride, who

was tastefully attired in crcpe-de-a gift sent from Egypt by her brother, with veil and orange blossoms, was attended by : Miss Lucy Guy, in white muslin, as bridesmaid. The best man was Mr George E. Winter, while Mr George Guy gave his sister away. The ceremony ,was performed by the Kev. G. P. Pctric, M.A. The young couple, tho recipients of many presents; will reside in Pahiatua.

A very happy wedding took place on Monday, 4th inst.', at the residence of Mr C. Wilinshurst, Now Plymouth, the contracting parties being Miss Edith Wilmshurst and Mr G. H. Culc, late of P.-.raparauniu. The officiating minister was the bridegroom's father, the Rev. G. G. Culc, who journeyed, from Balclutha to perform the ceremony, which was marked by a beautiful spirit of religious fervour. Miss Milda and Dulcie Abraham acted their paTt well as bridesmaids, and so did Mr W. Abraham, of Stratford, in the capacity of best man. Short speeches were de-

livered afterwards, in which the happy coupjt wore warmly congratulated on their .splendid choice, and all wished them a- very prosperous career in the Methodist Homo Missionary work in the Rehia circuit, North Auckland, where they arc to bo engaged. The bride, like her good parents, both of whom are Methodists, is well known in religious circles, on account .of her great activiity in Christian service. Por. eight years she was Sund.ny school teacher and organist in connection with the Kahouri Bridge Methodist Church, which was founded by her parents and a few'others. Throughout this same period she was also a member of the Stratford Methodist choir. Deep regret was felt-by the religious workers of this district when it became known that the family were leaving to take up residence in New Plymouth. The great loss,. however, of the Stratford circuit was equal gain to the Whiteley Memorial Church, New Plymouth, where .for seven years .this good lady has been choir member and Sunday school teacher, also organist at the Old

People's Home. For seven months she resided at Waikanao with her sister/ I Mis Rickard, and her influence in this district was widely felt, for she was a tower of strength, being organist and Sunday sehool superintendent. Due fo such groat activity, which has been a great "stimulus to ministers and church workers in general, she will doubtless be of inestimable blessing to Mr Culc in his work.

The wedding look .place at St. Paul's pro-fethcdral on Monday of the Rev.. George vr'Eendrick, vicar of Para-paiauAn,-ana Miss Edith Berry, daughter of Mr and Mjts. William Berry, of Karori Road, Wellington. The bride was given away by her brother, as her father was absent in "Auckland, and wore a charming gown of white crepe de chine, with an over-dress of georgette, and a court train of white satin

- • lined with pale pink. Her veil was of J worn with orange blossoms, and '< the bouquet was of pink and white flowers. The bridesmaid was Miss Hilda Berry, and her gown was of champagne-coloured voile trimmed with Indian lace, and her hat was a Leghorn straw with velvet streamers', while she carried a bouquet of autumn tints in -pale yellow and gold. Mr JEdward Pankhurst was the best man. The Ten. 'Archdeacon Johnson performed the wedding ceremony, and Mr Rodney Pankhufsf played suitable music for the occasion. The Easter decorations at St. Paul's this year were specially beautiful, and were very appropriate for the wedding occasion. The Rev Mr Kcndrick and Mrs Kcndriek will take up-their residence at Paraparaumu * --after a trip to the north.

Mr Stan Russellrson of.Mr C. T. Resell, late of Otaki and now of Hastings was married on Tuesday.