WEDDING BELLS.
HOOK-BREWER. A marriage which created considerable local interest was solemnized in the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening, when Dorothy. Anna, third daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Brewer, of Waiphwa, and niece of Mr P. Hemmingsen, of Grey Street, was united in the. bonds of holy matrimony to Harold Edward, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. Hook, of Grey Street. The church, which was taxed to its utmost with guests and well-wishers, had been prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride, the aisle being lined with camelias, the body of the church being arranged with ferns and white and pale pink streamers. As. the bride entered the church on the arm of her uncle, the organist, Mrs J. T. Bovis, played the nuptial hymn, “The voice that ,breather o’er Eden,” which was also sung by those present. The bride, who carried a bouquet of asparagus fern, spring bulbs and roses, was daintily attired in a frock of ivory satin mqrocain, with sleeves ,of .radium lace and swans down trimming, and wore a beautifully embroidered veil with coronet. Site was attended by Miss Edna Hook, as bridesmaid, who wore a pretty frock of almond green embossed morocain, trimmed with georgette panels with a cabashou of brilliants, with band. of tulle and brilliants worn on her head. There were also in attendance two little flower girls, Alma Peterson, neice of the bridegroom, who was attited in a dress of pink crepe de chine with a wreath of flowers and ribbon warn on) the head; and little Olive Veale in a frock of blue crepe de chine. Both little girls carried baskets of roses and asparagus ferns. Mr R. R. Perry, of Huntervilie, acted as best man. After the bridal couple left the church the organist played the Wedding March. Afterwards a reception was held in 'the Parish Hall, there being about 100 guests present. A sumptuous breakfast was provided, the usual toasts being honoured. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and games, everyone having a most enjoyable time. The bridal couple were the Recipients of many valuable and useful presents and . a number of congratulatory telegrams from their friends in other parts. During the evening the happy couple left far the North by motor. The toride travelled in a tailor-made ensemble suit of heather mixtijpo tweed with a close fitting black satin hat and fox fur.
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Shannon News, 16 July 1926, Page 3
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403WEDDING BELLS. Shannon News, 16 July 1926, Page 3
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