Wedding Bells.

Te Aroha News, Volume XIV, Issue 2069, 18 January 1898, Page 2

Wedding Bells.

A wedding which had for some time past created more than usual interest, took place at Waitekauri on Wednesday last, the happy pair being Mr C. E. Mace, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Mace, of Te Aroha, and Mrs L. J. Whisker, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas. Pocock. The ceremony took place at the pretty residence of the bride’s parents, the officiating minister being the Rev Mr McFarland, of Te Aroha. A large number of guests, including many relations of both parties—about 40 in all—witnessed the union, which took place in the drawingroom. The bride, who looked charming in a handsome dress of silver-grey figured lustre trimmed with white silk and chiffon, was given away by her father. A conspicuous ornament worn by her was a fine ring of seven brilliants, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride was attended by Misses Mace and; Hope, the former wearing a pretty dress of green silk trimmed with fawn, and the latter attired in a tasteful toilet of cream nuns’ veiling trimmed with silk. The bridegroom’s presents to the bridesmaids were a handsome silver watch and chain to Miss Mace and a gold bangle bracelet set with diamonds and rubies, to Miss Hope. Mr Syd. Pocock acted as best man, Mr W. Mace as groomsman. After the ceremony the happy pair went about among their friends receiving their congratulations. Later on, an adjournment was made to the orchard, where a happy inspiration had caused the erection of a long marquee in the grateful shade of spreading trees and open on one sideto a delightful view of hill and dale. The board groaned under the outspread of good cheer which testified eloquently to the hospitality of the host and hostess. The floral decorations too bespoke much care and attention and the lordly cake made by Smith Bros crowned the general effect. The toast of the 'bride and bridegroom ’ found happy expression in the words of the Rev McFarland, who alluded in a humorous speech to the happiness of the change from the single to the married state. Mr Mace returned thanks appropriately. After a pleasant hour or so, the newly wedded pair left for Paeroa, en route for Auckland, in one of Mr T. Gordon’s smart turnouts, amid the good wishes of friends and showers of rice. Here follows a list of the wedding presents occupying over a column of Saturday's issue of our contemporary, the Goldfields’ Advocate.