WEDDING BELLS.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 243, 28 June 1928, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

I MALLIGAN—COTTER. 1 A very popular wedding was solemnised in the Matamata Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday morning, when Sarah Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malligan, Matamata, was married to Thomas Patrick, second son of Mr. J. Cotter, of Hinuera. The church, which was prettily decorated by friends of the bride, was crowded to the doors. Rev. Father Silk officiated, while incidental music was provided by Mrs. J. F. Montague at the organ, assisted by Mrs. W. Ryan (violin). A beautiful rendering of O’Salutdris by Miss Kilbride and Mrs. Montague, with violin obligato, was given during the service. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming longsleeved gown of ivory georgette, finely pin-tucked, over silver lace, with which was worn a handsome hand-embroidered tulle veil with a coronet of the orthodox orange blossoms. A sheaf of arum lillies, a string of pearls and opal-tinted shoes perfected a charming toilette. Miss Holland, as chief bridesmaid, was frocked in briar-rose georgette with shoulder posy and crinoline hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and asparagus fern with satin streamers. Miss Claire Geraghty wore a lilac georgette frock with falling panel effect, a silver rose on the shoulder and a tulle and silver headdress completed a dainty costume. Both bridesmaids wore pretty silver shoes and pearl necklets. Little Mona Delaney made a sweet flower girl in a blue frilled frock with silver cap and rosebud trimmings. She carried a blue petal basket of pinK flowers and strewed confetti before the bride as the pair left the church. Mr. G. Fitzgerald was best man, and Mr. J. Malligan groomsman.

The bridegroom’s gift to the chief bridesmaid was a gold bangle, while Miss Geraghty and wee Mona received each a string of pearls. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Kensington Tearooms Mrs. Malligan wearing a handsome frock of navy wool crepe de chine trimmed with fawn with fawn hat and scarf. I Numerous telegrams and cablegrams were read, the bride having relatives and friends in Australia as well as in. New Zealand. After the breakfast the couple left J ; for Rotorua, where the honeymoon is I to be spent. The bride’s travelling [ frock was of maroon jersey velour , handsomely embroidered, over which ,

was worn a chocolate cloth coat, displaying fur roll collar effect. A scarlet velour hat completed a smart attire. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Cotter will reside at Te Poi. Those -present included: Mrs. Malligan, Mrs. Phil Cotter, Miss Cotter, Mrs. Prinell, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. C. Quinlan, Mrs. and Miss , Landells, Miss Darragh, Mrs. and j Miss McKinstry, Mrs. Devey, Mrs. j Delaney, Mrs. and Miss Darby, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Misses O’Hara, Egan and Fischer and McCamhridge. In the evening a dance was held for the young people, who finished up a happy day with memories they will j fondly cling to.

CONNING—WALLACE. The wedding was solemnised in the Knox Presbyterian Church, Morrinsville, on Monday, of Mr. Walter Frederick Conning, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Conning, of Waihou, and Miss Susan Wallace, Tatuanui, daughter of Mr. ar.d Mrs. George Wallace.

McLACHLAN—McLAREN. A wedding of interest in Morrinsville was celebrated at the Kerepeehi Church on Wednesday, when Miss Pansy McLaren, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. McLaren, of Kerepeehi, was married to Mr. Robb McLachlan, seventh son of Mr. and Mrs. W. McLachlan, of Morrinsviile. Rev. Alexander officiated.

The bride wore a dress of tan repp, beautifully embroidered, and smart hat to match. She carried a bouquet of violets and fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Daisy McLaren and Miss Beryl McLachlan. Miss McLaren wore a nigger-brown frock with hat to tone and carried an attractive bouquet of autumn flowers. Miss McLachlan was attired in a bright navy blue dress with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of jonquils and maidenhair fern. The best man was Mr. Dave Donald, Tatuanui, and the groomsman was Mr. A. McLaren. A reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents after the ceremony, when the usual toasts were honoured and a number of congratulatory telegrams were read. The honeymoon is being spent in Auckland. On their return Mr. and Mrs. McLachlan will live at Kurunui. LO WR Y—H AM E.S. A very pretty wedding that attracted considerable interest was

solemnised at the- Morrinsviile Methodise Church on Wednesday, when Miss Rita Marianne Lowry, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. j Lowry, Kurunui, was married to Mr. , Edgar Ruskin Plames, Paparoa, North 1 Auckland, sen of Mr. and Mrs. R. Piames. Rev. E. E. Sage officiated. . The church was beautifully decor- [ atea by friends of the bride, a large heather bell and arch, with bunches of heather artistically displayed, j making a pretty effect. Miss C. Best i was organist. , The bride wore a charming dress of hand embroidered ivory crepe de chine with a flowing veil surmounted , ty orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. Miss Dorothy Lowry, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a French frock of lemon georgette with uneven waistline and heavily-beaded hem. Her headdress was a wreath of gold leaves. She carried a shower -bouquet, Rev. B. R. Hames, of Wellington, brother of the bridegroom, was best man..

| After the ceremony a reception • was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, Kurunui, when a large number of guests was present. Mrs. Lowry wore a gown of mauve repp and velvet hat, with ospreys to tone. Mrs. Hames wore powder blue j re PP» with black hat and ospreys. ( Among those present were the bride’s sisters, Mrs. Leslie Woods, of Kelburn, Wellington, who was attired in a smart French blue frock, and Miss Mavis Lowry, who wore royal blue repp. The bridegroom’s sister, Miss Stella Hames, was dressed in a red and fawn repp frock. Rev. Sage presided at the breakfast, when the customary toasts were honoured, and a large number of telegrams was read. Mr. and Mrs. Hames, who are well known in their respective towns, were the recipients of a large number of valuable presents, including several cheques. The honeymoon is to be spent at Rotorua. The bride travelled in a blue tweed costume with felt hat to tone and a silver fox fur. On their return the couple will live at Paparoa.