ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 30 April 1920, Page 2

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

WALKER—MACLEAN. PAKAPAKAUMU EN FETE. A very pretty wedding of, exceptional interest to residents of the Paraparaumu district was celebrated at fc-t. Paul’s Church, Paraparaumu. yesterday afternoon. The contracting parties were Miss Annie Gow (‘‘Nannie”) Maclean, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. G. Maclean, and Mr Charles Walker, youngest son of Mr J. Walker, Cambridge, England. The parents of the bride are among the very best known and most highly-esteemed residents of Paraparaumu, and, indeed, of the entire district, and although the bridegroom has uot resided long in New Zealand, ho has proved himself a sterling young fellow, and made many friends. Mr .Walker enlisted early in the war, and was a Main Body man, only leaving Britain a few days before the Armistice was signed, so that he has a splendid military career to his credit. The woidiug of such a couple naturally created a great amount ol interest, uud practically the whole population of Paraparaumu, together with many visitors from further atield. turned oat to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. G. V. Kendrick, the local vicar. rhe Rev. Edwin Jones, of Wellington, was to have assisted in tying the nuptial knot, but was unable to visit Paraparaumu owing 1* llic strike. The bride, who looked charming, was attired rn white silk, with crepe-de-eheuc overdress in pannier style ornamented with orange blossoms. She also wore a very old luce fichu —a lovely thing, at least 100 years old and mob cap, veil and orange blossoms. The bride’s showet bouquet was made by Mrs lludlield and was much admired. The bridesmarus were Misses Kale Maclean (chief), sister oi the bride; Miss Jean Maclean (cousin), and little Missel Doddic Maclean and Gwen liow cl (sister anil cousin to the bride re-spec J lively). Miss Kate Maclean was at 9 tired" in a white silk gown, apren style ' beautifully embroidered, with whin georgette hat, trimmed with red pop pies, while Miss Jean Maclean win similarly attired, with exeeptio: that she wore a white lace hat. trim mod with pink and blue roses. The tw<

little girls were dressed alike in white voile, frilled to the waist, with loose bodices, and wore Juliet caps. AH the bridesmaids carried pretty bouquets. ) Mr Robin Maclean (returned soldier), cousin of the bride, acted as best man. while the bride was given away by her father. The church was all too small to | accommodate the large number present. Two hymns were sung, while Miss Johnston, who presided at the organ, played the “Wedding March.” A-the party left the church they were liter ally smothered with confetti, rice and rose petals. Afterwards a reception was held at

Mr and Mrs. H. G. Maclean’s home. “The Kowbais,” Paraparaumu, where, there wat a very large assemblage of

relatives and friend-. The bridegroom’s pro cut to b bride was a solid silvet bnrJi, mini and «umb, to the elder bridesman 1 - triple cameo pendant*, and the Utt!" maids cameo, brooches. The bride ■, present to the bridegroom was a act of hair brushes. Mr and Mrs Walker received a magnificent lot of presents, numerous, u-e ful nad valuable, included among the number being the gifts made at * “kitchen tea” recently held at Paraparaumu, aud many cheques. The happy couple left by motor for (he North on their honeymoon. When leaving the bride was wearing a navy blue costume, with brown furs. Mr and Mrs: Walker will take up residence at Ohau. They carry with them the best wishes of a host of friends, among whom the “Otaki Mail” cordially joins. Last night a social gathering was held afe the Coronation Hall, Paraparaumu, when a host of friends spent a most enjoyable time in honour of the occasion.