WEDDING.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1920, Page 4

WEDDING.

HIRST—FRASER. On December 11 a very pretty wedding took place at the Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, Chrjstchurch, the contracting parties being Mr. Hugh Fraser, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Fraser, of this town (New Plymouth), and Miss Beryl Hirst, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V I. G. Hirst, of invercargill, and formerly of New Plymouth. The wedding, which took place from the residence of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. Wells-Newton, was a very quiet one, only immediate relatives and a few intimate friends being present. The bride, who entered the church on her father's arm, looked charming in a smartly braided cream tailored costume and flowered Leghorn hat, as did also her bridesmaid, Miss Freda Hirst, wearing a dainty white and heliotrope frock, with hat to match. Both carried beautiful bouquets, the bride's being composed of pink roses, pink sweet peas, and maidenhair fern, the bridesmaid's being principally of heliotrope flowers. Both were the gift of Mrs. Herbert Hill, of Christchureh.

The bridegroom was ably supported by Mr. Bongard, of Christchureh, who officiated as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and guests were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Hirst, and a dainty afternoon tea .was provided, the floral decorations being particularly beautiful. , The bridegroom's mother looked very liandsomc in a navy embroidered clurmcuse frock, navy hat, and black satin cloak; (he bride's mother equally charming in a black channelise costume with touches of cream and gold. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Newton, the latter wearing a branzp green shantung costume, Leghorn hat, trimmed with black lace and stocks; Mrs. Bongard, in black silk taffetas, with handsome lace scarf: Mr. and Mrs. Burns, the latter in pretty colored costume and violet hat; Mrs. Herbert Hill, heliotrope silk, and black and voilet hat; Miss Betty Nicol,. apricot crepe de chine and black hat; Mrs. Hilary Newton, prink and heliotrope frock, and Miss Nancy Newton, in white. Later in the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fraser left en route for Wellington, to the usual accompaniment of rose petals and confetti, the bride looking very smart in a navy costume, and a dainty blue and putty colored French hat.

The happy couple, who are both wellknown and popular, were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents.