WEDDING BELLS.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 15, 10 April 1902, Page 20

WEDDING BELLS.

DOOLAN— COWAN.

On Easter Monday (writes an occasional correspondent) a pretty weddiDg took place in the Catholic Church, Waitahuna, the contracting parties being Mr Patrick Doolan, of Dunedin, and Miss Bridget Cowan, second daughter of Mr John Cowan, one of the most respected settlers in the Waitahuna district. The church was quite filled with the friends of the bride, whose amiability has made her a general favorite. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Mgr. O'Leary. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by her sister, Miss Julia Cowan, as bridesmaid. Mr E. Casey, of Dunedin, was best man. The bride wore a costume of white embroidered silk, the bodice being trimmed win chiffon, and the customary wreath and veil. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where the breakfast was laid. Several toasts were proposed and duly responded to. The afternoon was devoted to a pleasant drive to Mount Stuart. In the evening a large number of guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs Cowan. Among the various items which contributed to the enjoyment of the guests were songs in Gaelic by the host and hostees, who are fluent speakers of that language. Needless to say that the items were highly appreciated, especially by the younger people, to whom they were a pleasing novelty. On Tuesday Mr and Mrs Doolan took their departure for the Lakes, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Their future home is to be Dunedin, where they will carry with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

LEVY— JOHNSTON.

On Easter Monday (writes our Nelson correspondent) a quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. Warren, Weka street, when Mr. M. Levy, tecond son of Mr. Peter Levy (and a member of a very old Catholic family of this town), was united in the bonds of Matrimony to Miss Maud Johnston, second daughter of Captain J. Johnston, and adopted daughter of Mrs. H. Warren. The Rev. Father Clancy performed the ceremony. The happy couple received a great many valuable and useful presents from a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Levy left for Wellington the same night where they will spend their honeymoon.