HAWERA.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 August 1915, Page 3

HAWERA.

WEDDJXG. Hawera, Yesterday. At the Presbyterian Church, Hawera, yesterday (Wednesday), the marriage of Miss Sheila Williamson, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B, Williamson, lately resident in Hawera. to Mr. Reginald .Bridge, of the Bank of New South Wales', Kaponga, so-n of Mr. and Mrs. 11. Bridge, of Wellington, was solemnised il>y the Rev. J. R. Shore in the presence of a large number of the relatives and friends of the bride and the bridegroom. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a fmk of wliite crepe de chine, with an overdress of white ninon, made with the fashionable three-tier skirt, and a swathed belt of pale blue satin. A quaint hat of white Tuscan straw, lined with pale blue tulle, completed a dainty toilet. Iler beautiful shower bouquet was composed of white narcissi, spirea and asparagus fern. The bride was attended by Miss Marjorie Moore, who was gowned in a frock of Liberty blue figured voile, and a large black picture hat, with pink roses. She carried a bouquet of pale pink roses ami Heath. The bridegroom was sup-ported by his brother. Mr. Cyprian Bridge, of Wellington. The bride's mother wore a grey coat and skirt, and a black and white hat. Mrs, Bridge, mother of the bridegroom, wore a powder bl.ue coat and skirt, and a black hat. After the ceremony a reception was held at Ad-bury, the beautiful home of Mrs. F. E. Moore, who received the guests robc-d in a frock of smoke-grey, and hat en suite. The dining-room, where the weddin" breakfast was set. presented a perfect picture, being a literal bower of plum blossom. The table was decorated with small bowls of violets and primroses. The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr, W. A. Parkinson, in a few well-chosen words ) to which the bridegroom responded. ' Tile presents, which were numerous and costlv. and included many cheques, were displayed in the music room, which was prettily decorated with spring flowers. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a beautiful brooch, and to the bridesmaid a cameo. The bride and bridegroom left, amid the hearty good wishes of their friends, b.y motor-ear, the bride wearing a smart coat and skirt of pink cloth, and a Liberty hat of pink velour.

CEXERAL. the cost of manufacturing choose by the Nornianiby Dairy Company for the past season works out at .49 of one penny, being under one-halfpenny. This is regarded as a record for Taranaki, so far as is known, Mrs. W. Crant's many friends will be glad to know (.hut she is progressing as well as possible under the Venn" stajices. -Mr. Lye., of the Telegraph Department, was in town to-day. Maw-era, is still showing many si<ms of continued prosperity especially"in (he Imihling trade' a' start is shortly 1° be made with Mr. 10, Dixon's new concrete music shop, Mr. .1. 0U C'urriu, owner ol' CVltie, will leaye tor Chnstcllurch on Friday morning, where his trotter is com'petij)"'. Another competitor is Fortify, 0 who r; m? Mr, ,lim Dully, who has carried on a !-uui.T*sfu! bulchory business 'it Ol'ii'uv now