DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 275, 17 May 1912, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARIKI. (From our own correspondent.) On the Bth inst. the marriage of Miss Elenor Karalus to Mr. J. Linklater, of Bell Block, was celebrated at the residence of the bride's parents, "View Hill."! The weather was all that could be do : sired, and the somewhat late arrival of j the officiating minister, the Rev. J. Richards, of Inglewood, afforded the large assembly of guests ample opportunity to admire the beautiful homestead and magnificent panoramic view of the Manga-' nui Valley and surrounding country. The I marriage ceremony was held in the spa- j cious drawing room, commencing with j the hymn, "The Voice that breathed o'er ' Eden," sung by a choir of the bride's friends. Mrs. D. Swanson, who presided at the piano, also gave a beautiful rendering of the "Wedding March" at the conclusion of the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Martin Karalus, looked charming in a very handsome cream radianta dress, trimmed with silk insertion, with silk over-all lace fringe and pearl ornaments, veil and orange blossoms, and carried a lovely shower bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaid, Miss Long, wore a very pretty cream voile costume, trimmed with guipure lace and cream silk. Miss Gwen Therkleson, neice of the bride, looked very dainty as flower girl, attired in a white embroidery dress, with pink ribbons. The bridesmaid and flower girl wore very pretty gold brooches, set with pearls and turquoises, the gifts of the i bridegroom. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served and at the conclusion Rev. Richards proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, .which was drunk with great en-( thusiasm. Mr. 11. 11. Judd, in felicitous terms, proposed the health of the bride's ' parents. He referred to the high esteem and respect with which Mr. and Mrs. Karalus and family were regarded throughout the district, and while condoling with them in losing their daughter from the family circle, felt it must be a consolation for them to know that she was leaving it under such happy auspices, and in the company of one* who fully recognised her sterling worth, and who would do his utmost to make her life a happy one. (Applause). The happy couple left to catch the evening train for their future home at Bell Block, amid a chorus of good wishes and .showers of rice. The bride was attired in a pretty brown tweed costume, trimmed with emerald velvet, with a. yoke and sleeves of cream tucked net. The splendid display of the numerous and costly wedding presents which were on view testified to the popularity of the bride and bridegroom. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Karalus entertained a large gathering of friends.