WEDDING BELLS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 571, 1 October 1920, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

WATSON-JENKINS. J One of the prettiest weddings ever solemnised in Pukekohe eventuated on Wednesday at the Union Church, Pukekohe West, Rev. Bailey, Presbyterian minister, officiating, when Mr. Alan Watson, son of Mr. and Mis. Thomas Watson, of Papakura, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Florence Mary Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Thomas Jenkins, of Pukekohe West. The church was prettily decoratea for the occasion, a special feature being' the floral wedding bell. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of ivory crepe de chine with silver bead trimmings, while she wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of azaleas and asparagus fern. She was attended by her little sister, Miss Ethel Jenkins, as bridesmaid, the latter being attired in white silk, trimmed with silver beads. She carried a beautiful bouquet of freesias and asparagus fern. Mr. Colin Watson, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man.

After the ceremony about 50 guests were entertained at a sumptuous wedding repast at the residence of the bride's parents. The diningroom was tastefully decorated for the occasion with flowers of all descriptions, while streamers of pink, blue and white hung from the four walls of the room, suspended from the middle of which was an artisticallydesigned wedding bell. The breakfast table occupied the length of the room, and containing edibles of all descriptions,, it groaned under its load of toothsome delicacies, which were partaken of and appreciated to the fullest by the large number of guests. The customary toasts were duly drunk with musical honours. The bride and bridegroom, who are well known, are both Meld in high esteem by all with whom they have come in contact, and were the recipients of numerous and costly presents, including several substantial rolls of notes, which alone testified to their popularity. Subsequently Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson departed by the Thames express for Auckland en route to Rotorua and the Waikato, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold bangle, and to the bridesmaid a gold pendant and chain. In the evening a party was held at the residence of the bride's parents, when the residents of the district and Pukekohe friends of the bride attended in large numbers. Musical, vocal items and games were indulged in, and a most pleasant function terminated after refreshments had been dispensed.