WEDDING BELLS.

Otaki Mail, 9 August 1922, Page 4

WEDDING BELLS.

CAMPBELL—CLAHK. A wedding that attracted a con- ' siderable amount of interest, in Levia and district was solemnised at St. alary s Church last Wednesday, when Miss Edna Clark, tlie only daughter of Mr ami Mrs \V. M. Clark, old and respected residents ol tlie town, was married to Mr H. D. Campbell, second son of Mrs E. Campbell, of Otaki. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion by the bride's lady friends with arum lilies, native grasses, foliage and white flowers, and presented a very pleasing appearance. The* service was a choral one, and was performed by the Hew W. F. Grove 1 , Mr Bayfield presiding at the organ. The church was crowded with guests and well-wishers. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr \V. G. Clark, was charmingly robed in a frock ol creme channelise brocaded with silver and side panels ol silver tissue finished with silver roses. The handsome train which fell down from shoulder and waist, was of creme charmeuse lined with the palest cf heliotrope georgette and finished with a spray of silver roses. Tlie v eil of cream silk utile was edged with silver, and the bride also wore a wreath of silver leaves and orange blossoms, The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of ireesias and maidenhair, the i streamers ol pale heliotrope circe rib-1 bou adding the finishing touch. The : bridesmaids were Miss Eva Miller i (first;, Miss Alma Ileeve (second), and Miss Bis Phillips (cousin of Hie bride), whilst little June Wilson acted as train-bearer. All were becomingly attired in creme charmeuse and carried shower bouquets. The bridegroom was supported by Mr James Cameron as best man and Mr Elsdon Clark and Mr W, Walker us grooms-, men. The bride's mother, Mrs W. M. 1 Clark, was dressed in heliotrope char-' mouse and wore a black circe bat- and marabout I'm stole. Mrs A. Scott, the bride's aunt, wore black charmeuse' embossed wild gold, and black hat to match, and Mrs G. F. Phillips a grey coat frock with hat to match. Mrs Campbell, the groom's mother, wore a mole-coloured costume with a putty-

roloured hat trimmed with ostrich leathers, and Miss Campbell, the : lu idegroom's sister, a pretty frock of braided lawn heaver elwrti. with hatj to match. The bridegroom's present I to the bride was a gold brooch, to the bi idesmaids pearl rings, and to the j] litile train-bearer a gold bangle. At Hie conclusion of the ceremony'j the guests were entertained at alter- !j mm tea at tlie bride's parents’ resi-■; deuce in Salisbury Street. A large, 1 marquee had been eroded for the I purpose, the interior being prettily de-j ■ rand with white flowers and native midge. ;i beautiful bdi of violets being suspended nvcu the bride’s table. The table decorations were.done with exquisite taste by Mrs B. It. Gardener and Mrs E. s. Lancaster. About 200 guests were present, and the Itev. W. F. Grove presided over a happy and jolly gathering. Alter grace, Mr T. j Brown, godfather of the bride, pro- j posed the toast of the “Bride and , Bridegroom'' in plotting terms, the ‘ mam being honoured with enthusiasm. Mr C. S. Keedwcll proposed the -Bridesmaids." Mr p. w. Goldsmith l Hie ‘'Parents of the Bride.” and Mr g .lames McLeavey Hie “Bridegroom's 1 Mother." All the speeches were ? muched in Hie happiest terms of good- i will, the newly-married couple hav-

ing congratulations and good wishes literally showered upon them. The proceedings were of Hie most folicii"us nature, and pleasure was added by the musical selections supplied bv Miss McDonnell and Mr Sloan. The guests' then assembled on the lawn, and a large group of the bridal party and guests was taken by Mr A. Billen-. Mr and Mrs Campbell left in the evening by motor car for Palmerston North en route to Hawke's Bay. where the honeymoon is being spent. Thci bride's travelling dress was a nigger brown costume and a hat- of roses. X large party of friends was present as tlie bride and bridegrom left amidst showers of confetti, good wishes and cheers, a good deal oi merriment being added by tlie accompaniment of tin cans and oid boots. In the evening a house-party and dance was given by Mr and Mrs i lark to the young people, when there was a large number present, and a most enjoyable time was spent. The popularity of the bride and bridegroom was expressed in the valuable array of presents received from friends all over the district, and acaccompanying them were the mutual good wishes of the donors. Mr and Mrs Campbell will make their home at Ok an.