WEDDING BELLS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 39, 8 June 1914, Page 3

WEDDING BELLS.

SCHUMACHER—KER.RISK. v (Contributed.) On Wednesday, June 3rd, the Ro:tian Catholic Church; Stratford, was die scene of a very pretty and popuar wedding, when Mr Felix Arthur Schumacher, second son of Mrs Nichobos Schumacher, of Midhirst, was'united in matrimony to Mary (Alinnie), -Idest daughter of Air and Airs James verrisk, of “Wharehuia,” Atidhirst. the marriage was solemnised by the dev. Father Alaplesj The bride, who .vas given away by her father, was daintily attired in a gown of white pailette satin exquisitely trimmed vith allover lace, edging, and pearls, md her veil was beatifully arranged A'ith sprays of orange blossoms. She •arried a white ivory prayer book with .treamers, to which were * fastened any sprays of orange blossom. The bridesmaids were Aliss Josie Kerrisk (sister of the bride) and Miss Mary fans (cousin of- the bridegroom), who core pretty cream dresses and black velour bats trimmed with white ostrich plumes. The bridegroom was accomoanied by his brother, Air Joseph Schumacher, as best man, and Mr Jack Kerrisk (brother of the bride) was the groomsman. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a travelling rug, and that of the bridegroom to the bride a gold chain and pendant, while the bridesmaids were presented with a necklet of silver beads and gold band ling. After the marriage ceremony, 'he Eev. Father Alaples celebrated he Nuptial Atass. the choir singing luring the (Mass. The AVedding March .vas' played by Aliss Winnie Fitzgerald as the bridal party were leaving the Church. The popularity of the young couple was evidenced by' the large crowd of friends and well-wishers assembled at' the Church. The bridal party left per motor car for the residence of the bride’s parents, where the guests to the number of about ■2OO sat down to the sumptuous wedding breakfast. After full justice had been done to the good things provided, the Rev. Father Maples, who presided over the gathering, in a happy speech, ■imposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom, to which the bridegroom responded quite nicely. Numerous other toasts were proopsed and honored. The happy couple left by the evening train en route for Auckland and Rotorua via the Alain Trunk, on their honeymoon. The bride travelled in a navy tailored costume, with black beaver hat. Many costly presents and cheques were received, all testifying to the exceeding popularity which the newly-wedded pair enjoy.