Wedding Bells.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 264, 29 November 1928, Page 2

Wedding Bells.

WOOD—BARLOW. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in Morrinsville on Tuesday, the contracting parties being Miss Phyllis Barlow, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. U. Barlow, of Motumaoho, and Mr. John Frederick Wood, of Tauhei, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wood, of London, England. Owing to alterations to the Anglican Church the ceremony took place in the Presbyterian Church, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. The vicar of Morrinsville, Rev. F. W. Wilkes, officiated. Mrs. Amon rendered appropriate music on the organ.

The bride looked distinguished in a frock of pale pink crepe de chine with lace finishings. She wore a pale pink veil trimmed with orange blossoms and carried a beautiful bouquet of

choice flowers. The bridesmaid was Miss Rangi Barlow, sister of the bride, who was dressed in a frock of mauve crepe de chine finished with silk lace, with hat and trimmings to match. She carried a bouquet of stocks, which blended beautifully. The bride’s mother wore a frock of black crepe de chine and carried a bouquet of sweet peas and maidenhair fern. Mr. Bert Wilson, of Tauhei, acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party motored to Motumaoho, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of in the hall, about 200 guests being entertained. Rev. Wilkes acted as toastmaster and proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom, the fcr-idegroom responding. The usual other -toasts were honoured.

In the evening the Motumaoho Hall presented a gay appearance with coloured streamers, greenery and flowers. The evening was specially devoted to the entertaining of the younger Motumaoho friends of the bride and bridegroom, and well over 200 spent an enjoyable time. Dancing was indulged in till an early hour in the morning. Mrs. Amon presided at the piano, extras being played by Miss M. Bell, Messrs. C. O’Sullivan, Chas. Bluett, Clem. Bluett and A. Ferguson. During the evening song» were rendered by Messrs. J. Patmore, S. Scrivener, G. Bell and J. Henderson, and recitations by Mr. Ken Wooderson. Mr. T. Stark was M.C. The bride and bridegroom, who were present, had an enthusiastic reception. An excellent supper was provided by the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. B. U. Barlow, to whom thanks were given by Mr. T. Stark, endorsed by hearty cheers and musical honours. Mr. and Mrs. Wood will take up their residence at Te Awamutu on their return from the wedding tour.