WEDDING BELLS.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 242, 21 June 1928, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

MILLS—MARTIN. A pretty wedding was celebrated in Knox Presbyterian Church, M.orrinsville, on. Thursday, when Miss Kathleen Eulalie Mills, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mills, Te Awamutu, and niece of Mr. P. C. Kennedy, Starkey’s road, Morrinsville, was married to Mr. Thomas Andrew Martin, eldest son of Mr. and the late Mrs. T. G. Martin, Te Awamutu. Rev. J. H. Starnes officiated. The bride, who entered the church on her father’s arm, wore a dress of ivory crepe de chine with georgette sleeves and frilled skirt, trimmed with sprays of orange blossom and silver. She wore a veil of handembroidered silk tulle held by a coronet of orange blossom, silver shoes completing a charming toilette. A beautiful shower bouquet was carried. The bridesmaid was Miss Hazel Mills, sister of the bride, who wore a frock of shell pink and silver, with tight tissue bodice arid full georgette skirt relieved with a band of silver ribbon. A tulle headdress with silver leaves and silver shoes were worn. Irene Mills made a pretty flowergirl, wearing a pale blue frock of crepe de chine with tight bodice and petalled skirt, trimmed with fine cream lace. Mr. Jack Martin was best man.

After the ceremony a reception was held at Mr. Kennedy’s residence. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a silver fox fur, to the bridesmaid a tortoiseshell clock and photo frame, and to the flowergirl a pearl armlet and necklace. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold-mounted fountain pen and gold engraved signet ring. The couple left by train for their honeymoon, which is to be spent at Wellington. The bride travelled in a smart frock of silk repp and coffee lace, with wool repp coat and leopard trimming to match, and a closefitting hat. McLACHLAN—SUTTON. St. Paul’s Church, Te Uku, Raglan, was the scene of a pretty wedding recently, when Mona Mary, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Sutton, was united in to Mr. David McLachlan, of Kiwitahi, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. McLachlan, Morrinsville.

The bride looked very becoming in white crepe de chine and georgette, with wreath and veil. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers. Miss Myrtle Sutton was bridesmaid and looked very dainty in blue crepe de chine, with silver headdress. Her bouquet was of pink and white flowers. Two little cousins, the Misses Middlemiss, made pretty flowergirls, carrying posies to match their dresses. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. A. Young, vicar of Raglan. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr. R. McLachlan. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Sutton, where a wedding breakfast was partaken of. The couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents, including some handsome cheques.

MATEER—McGILL. St. David’s Church at Waharoa was the scene of a pretty and popular wedding when Miss Mona McGill, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. McGill, of Waharoa, was married to Mr. Frank E. Mateer, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Mateer senior, of Matf.mata. Rev. A. C. Hampton, of Matamata, officiated. The church had been tastefully, decorated by friends of the bride. The latter entered on the arm of her father. She wore a frock of white georgette and the orthodox veil. Her bouquet was of white blooms and maidenhair fern. Miss McGill was attended by her sister, Miss M. McGill, and Misses A. Miles and R. Greenwood, as bridesmaids. The former was gowned in saxe-blue crepe de chine, while Miss Miles wore pink crepe de chine. Miss Greenwood’s frock was of mauve georgette. Each bridesmaid carried a bouquet to match her frock. Mrs. W. R. Wilson presided at the organ. Subsequently the many guests were entertained at breakfast in the Y.M.C.A. Hall. Mrs. McGill received her friends in a gown of navy blue repp with Oriental trimmings. Mrs. •Mateer senior wore black satin. Rev. Hampton presided at the breakfast function, at which many toasts were honoured. The occasion was marked by the meeting of many old and exresidents of the surrounding districts. SELLECK—PIRRIT. A popular wedding was solemnised in St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Morrinsville, on Wednesday evening, when Miss Grace Tilburn (Pet) Selleck, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Selleck, of Numurkah, Victoria, was married to Mr. Blair Joseph Pirrit, second son of the late Mr. J. R. Pirrit and Mrs. Pirrit, of Kiwitahi. The church, which was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride, was packed, and there were many who were unable to find accommodation. Rev. F. W. Wilkes officiated. Incidental music was provided by Mrs. Seales. The bride, who was given away by Mr. R. G. Fawkner, wore a charming dress of pale Dink georgette with effective crystal trimmings, and a long bridal veil. She carried a sheaf of white chrysanthemums and white roses, also a white prayer book presented by the choir of Numurkah Church. The bride was attended by Miss Kathleen Barwick, of Te Wera, Taranaki, and Mrs. R. G. Fawkner as matron of honour. Miss Barwick wore peach georgette with a full petalled skirt and carried a handsome bouquet of autumn flowers. Mrs. Fawkner was attired in a dress of fuchsia beaded georgette and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums and cyclamen. Mr. D. Pirrit was best man.

The, ceremony was a choral one. During the signing of the register the solo “ A Song of Thanksgiving ” was effectively sung by Mr. L. Echlin. A reception was held at the Bank of Australasia after the ceremony, Rev. Wilkes presiding. The customary toasts were honoured, and numerous cablegrams of congratulation from Australia and telegrams from New Zealand were read, the families of the bride and bridegroom being well known in their respective towns.

Numerous presents were received from a large circle of friends. Among them was a silver cake dish from the congregation of Numurkah Church and an entree dish from the girls of Numurkah. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a suede travelling coat, and the bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold .cigarette case and gold sleeve links. After the breakfast the couple left by car for their honeymoon, which is to be spent in touring Hawke’s Bay. The bride travelled in a smart brown tweed costume, with fur and hat to match. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Pirrit will live at Kiwitahi. Prior to their wedding the couple were tendered a kitchen evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gummer, when numerous gifts of a useful and valuable nature were received.