WEDDING BELLS.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 7 April 1920, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

SIAIAIONDS—FREEMAN. \ A wedding of much local interest was celebrated at All Saints’ Church, Otaki, on Easter Monday, when Atiss Esina. Irene Freeman, only daughter of Air and Atrs Herbert Freeman, old and highly esteemed residents of Otaki, was united in bonds of holy matrimony to Air Henry Thomas Siuimonds, of I’alfiatua, for some years a resident of Otaki. and son of Air Thomas Simmon,ls, of Christchurch. The brilc, who was given away by her father, looked very nice, being dressed in crepe do diene, with veil ami orange blossoms, while her lovely shower bouquet was composed of white sweet Saltans and maidenhair fern. Her chief bridesmaid was Atiss Carter, of Wellington, who was elegantly dressed in ninon over satin. She wore a pretty hat. trimmed with v. lute sol it and ostrich spray. II": bouquet was much admired. The Ali.-»es Alice and Una Freeman, nieoes ol the bride, weie also bridesmaids, an,! looked charming in cream voile •ln --.es ami mop caps, while their baskets ~t flowers, with rose pink ribbons, added to the beauty of the display, ■dr Gordon Freeman, brother of the I bride, was best man. while the Rev. 0. I . I’etric, At.A., was the officiating minister. Mrs Svabcy presided at the organ, and played hymns suitable for tie- oecasiou. After the ceremony n number of relatives and friends enjoyed a repast at the residence of the I,ride’s parents. Bell .St., where opporta "uity was taken to wish the happy couple long life and prosperity, aftH which Air and Airs Simmonds left for tin- north on their honeymoon. Thcit new home will be at, Bahi.-ttua. young couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents, and carry with them the best wishes of a

wide cirde of friends. The bridegroom’s gift to the briie a- a valuable gold pendant and chain, ~l,ib- the bride's gift to the bride eroont was set of line Trudies. To »h*. io, lesniy id- the bridegroom gave lovely broodies, set with rubies. The bride's, bouquet v.a- the hand work of Mrs St a t ter. and needles:, to ■ y ',--:i- a v.orh of art. fully appreciated and greatly admired.