WEDDING BELLS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 16 August 1907, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

MONK—SALWAY. A wedding which created a good deal of interest was solemnised at ,St. Luke's Church, Bell Block on Wednesday afternoon The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Latter. The contracting parties were Mr George Frederick Monk, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Wm Monk, Of Bell Block, and Miss Ethel Maud Salway. eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Salway of "Bellevue," Bell Block. The church was crowded with friends and visitors, and the "Wedding March" was played bv Mrs Latter. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked extremely pretty in white embroidered muslin with a lovely veil and orange blossoms, and earned a beautiful shower bouquet made by Mrs Clem Webster. She was attended by three bridesemaids, Misses Lottie Salway, lvy Sole and Dolly Monk, the two former wearing floral voiles with white hats trimmed with violets and carrying shower bouquets; the latter wore cream with hat to match, and carried a basket of flowers. Mr Harry Monk was best man, and Mr Harrv Salway acted as groomsman. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a silver card case and purse combined, and to the bridesmaids amathyst and pearl pendants and initial brooch. After the ceremony the numerous guests were entertained at the residence of the bride's parents, a sumptuous afternoon tea being partaken of, after which the usual toasts were duly honored. Mr and Mrs Monk left by the Rarawa the same evening for Auckland, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue coat and skirt, with cream facings, and hat to match. Their future home will be at Mataari, in the Auckland district. The young couple were the recipients of a large number of handsome and useful presents from their large circle of friends.

PARSONS—PENTELOW. Writes our Rahotu correspondent: A quiet wedding was solemnised at Oaonui on Wednesday last by the Rev. Laybourn at the residence of the bride's parents, Kina road, the contracting partics being Miss Charlotte Pentelow, daughter of Mr J. Pentelow, and Mr W. R. Parsons. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by four bridesmaids; Misses H. Parsons, M. Parsons, J. Phillips and Knofflock. Mr T. E. Parsons acted as best man. After the ceremony, the wedding party was entertained at breakfast. The young couple, who were the recipients of numerous presents, departed for their new home at Pihama, carrying with them the best wishes of their many friends.