ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 481, 14 November 1919, Page 2

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

REIP-ALEXANDER. There was a hum of excitement in the vicinity of Otahnhu Presbyterian Church on November "ith, on the occasion of the marriage of Lilian, daughter of Mr T. Alexander, of East Tamaki, to Mr K. Reid, of Ramarama. As the bride, leaning on the arm of her father entered the Church, the assembly sang the nuptial hymn, " The Voice that breathed o'er Eden."

The bride looked charming in a dress of embroidered organdie muslin, with the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. She woro a handsome brooch, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a beautiful

bouquet of roses. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Sibyl Smith, who wore a pretty frock of white muslin with chic touches of lilac and hat to match. She also wore a pretty brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. The duties of best man were efficently carried out by Mr W. B. Alexander, brother of the bride. The officiating minister was Rev. S. Nixon, of Pukekohe. The wedding presents were both numerous and costly. Tho bride's gift to the bridegroom was a heavy silver watch guard, whila that of the bridegroom to the bride consisted of a handsome handbag and brooch. After tho ceremony, the happy couple made their exit from the Church amid showers of confetti accompanied by the strains of the Wedding March, which was played by Mrs W. Smith, aunt of the bride. At the residence of the bride's father, which was gaily decorated for the occasion, the guests were entertained to a sumptuous wedding breakfast at which the customary toasts were honoured

Later the bridal pair left for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a tailor-made navy blue costume with hat to match. Tho very handsome bouquets carried by the briie and bridesmaid were the gifts of Mrs W. J. Sharp, of Ramarama.

FURMAGE -KIMBERLE Y. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Andrew's Church on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Mr S. J. Furmage (Farrier 12 N.Z.M.K.) and Miss Hazel Winnifred Kimberley, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. J. P. Kimberley, of Patumahoe. The Rev J. P. Cowio was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a silk embroidered white organdie dress and white crepe de chine hat, and carried a bouquet. Miss K. Kimberley attended her sister as bridesmaid.

The happy couple left amid showers of good wishes on a honeymoon trip to Hamilton.