Stembridge – McCrae.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 90, 1 October 1915, Page 2

Stembridge - McCrae.

On September Juib, at "Sunnyside," Hunua, there took place one of the nicest and most popular wedding ceremonies ever celebrated in tha district. This was the mirliage ef Miss Dai-y Oiivp, only daughter of Mr Robe;t McCrae, one of the most respected heal settlers, to Mr Sydney Herbert, youngest son of Mr J. T. Stembridge, of Pukekohe Tne "Gorge Drive" has never known such a jaunt and jollity of vebicualr traffic on on: day, and as the weather was beautiful it was a splendid introduction to pleasure ahead.

The ceremunv was performed by the Rev. D. Madill in the homeftesd, Misi Given Col-', principal, and hef sisters, Alva and Rhods, being the bridesmaids. The brid?. arrayed in a verv attractive drejs ot cream rescilda and tastefully dressed, together with the dainty maids, formed a beautiful group.

Mr Allan McCrae was best man. When the solennmtioi was over, Ihe principals and guests were conducted to the large granary that hid been cummandeeced for the occasion, and had been transformed into a sylvan bower, tbere to enjoy the breakfast which went so smoothly that all were at their ease.

The Rev. Madill proposed the health of the bride and bridegrcom in a felicitous sp ech, the latter replying. "The Bridesmaids," proposed by Mr -Allan McCrae, was responded to by Mr A. Willis in a happy manner. Next came the "Parents of the Bride and Bridegroom." This was submitted by Mr E. S. Cole and replied to by Mr McCrae and Mr Stembridpe. "The Ladie 8 ," given by Mr Madill, who was in a happy vein, was bravely responded to by Miss Mackay. "Ihs Boys at the Front" was proposed by Mr Cole, who thought it rittirg that in the pleasure tbey should pause and give thought to those so nobly doing tbe ir duty. Conversation and repartee folhwed, and at last the final, "The Chair," proposed by Mr Willis, ended a fund on that stands well out in the history of tbe place. The bride was the recipient of numerous presents, ornamental and useful, from near a.if far. The bridesmaids each received a gold brooch from th2 bridegroom.

As to the dr. sse«, they were all tasteful and b:coming, which is always expected on BU?h occasions. Of the married ladies, these of Mrs A. Willis and Mrs Madill were especially att'activr, and of the unmarried lidiee, t'jose of Miss Mackay and Miss Bate?. The newly-married couple left Papakura by the rveninr train for their home near Mornnsvill*, where Mr Stembridge has recently biught a farm.