WEDDING.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 August 1922, Page 2

WEDDING.

KING—SMITH. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Methodist Church, Opunake, on Wednesday, August 2, when Mr. Charles James King, third son of MrsKing, and the ’ate Mr. C. G. King, of Ihaia Road, Opunake, was married to Miss Lynda, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smith, of Opunake. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. S. Harkness, and Miss D. Sinclair, a friend of the brid.e, presided at the organ. The church had been nicely decorated by the bride’s friends, a pretty feature being the large floral bell. The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in a dainty soft white satin frock, with over tunic of Chantille lace, trimmed with pearls, with the usual veil and orange blossoms arranged in mob cap style, and she carried a bouquet of spring flowers and asparagus. The bride was attended by her sisters, Miss Edna, #s' bridesmaid and Miss Louie as flower girl, the former being dressed in a pretty melon crepe de chene frock, with saxe blue sash and melon sprays, with hat to match, and carried a pretty bouquet. The latter was dressed in pale blue China silk and carried a crook, decorated with flowers. The best man was Mr. T. King, brother of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held at Miss Beveridge’s dining rooms, where the breakfast was partaken of. and the customary toasts were proposed and honored. Later Mr. and Mrs. King left by motor car for the south, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride's travelling dress was a coat frock, beautifully braided, with hat to match.

The presents were numerous, and included many cheques.