WEDDINGS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 9 May 1925, Page 3

WEDDINGS.

LcCREX —HAMILTON.

A wedding was celebrated on Wednesday morning, when Monica, youngest daughter or Canon and Mrs T. A. Hamilton, was married.' to Maurice, second son of Mr and Mrs F. J. LeCren, of Timaru. Many guests wore present at the ceremony, which took place at -Saint Barnabas Church, Fendalton. Canon Hamilton, the bride’s father, was the officiating minister, assisted bv h'% brother, Canon Staples Hamilton. ' The bride was given away by her Mr Victor Hamilton. She woro a beautiful gown of cream embossed chenille, cut very simply and finished with ft deep band of fur. Her tulle veil ivas held in place by a coronet of pearls. The sheaf of pale gold chrysanthemums which she carried was in keeping with the cream tones of her frock. Miss Gwen Dunnage and Miss Ethel LeCren (Timaru), woro frocks of deep cyclamen georgette over gold tissue tunics. Both frocks were softly pleated and' were finished at the waist with exquisitely beaded motifs. Round their heads they wore bands of soft velvet leaves and they carried bouquets of cyclamen shaded flowers. Mr Henry LeCren (Fairlie), attended the bridegroom as best man. Mrs Hamilton, mother of the bride, wore a black coat and skirt, her hat of black brocade was finished with ai feather mount. Bronze-gold roses composed her bouquet. Mrs LeCren wore a frock of black silk jersey cloth, black hat with white- mount. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Canon and Mrs Hamilton, St Albans, where the rooms were decorated with flowers and autumn leaves.

"When Mr and Mrs Maurice LeCren left later on their wedding tour, the bride wore a lovely frock of Chinese blue georgette, finely pleated and finished with bands of soft gold embroidery. Her becoming liab to ‘match; was banded with gold tissuo and finished with blue shaded flowers.

. MILNES—HUME. The wedding took place at the residence of the bride’s father. 36 Puriri Road, Ricrarton, on Bth April, of Helen Mathieson, eldest daughter of Mr Alex. Hume, to John Murdoch, eider son of Mrs and the Mate Mr Thomas Ingham Millies; of Dunedin (formerly of Queenstown). The bride, who wqs given away by her father, was charmingly gowned in ivory silk velvet, very simply ■ made with two rows of lace on the skirt and short lace sleeves. She wore the orthodox veil and orange blossom. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Jessie Hume, who wore a frock of 'apricot satin sultan, and carried a bouquet of roses. Mr Lunan Dewar acted as best' man, and the Rev. A. B. Kilroy performed the ceremony. When Mr and Mrs Milnes left on their honeymoon the bride wore a three-piece costume of dark brown cloth, relieved with fawn. The long overcoat was trimmed with fur. She . wore a small brown velvet hat. Mr and Mrs Milnes will reside in Timaru.