WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXI, Issue 34, 20 August 1903, Page 20

WEDDING BELLS

O'MALLEY—McGOWAN.

(From an occasional correspondent.)

St. Mary's, Manchester street, Christchurch, was crowded with spectators on July 29 to witness the marriage of Mr. Frederick Joseph o "Mailey,i ley, Rotorua, second son of Mr John O'Malley, Waiau, Amun, to Miss Isabella McGowan, only daughter ot Mr. George McGow<m, Fcndalton The ceremony was perfoimed by the Rev. Father Gallais. The bride, who was given away by hex father, was attired in a stylish costume of grey cloth, with cream lace front, white felt picture hat with massive wreath of violets. Her only bridesmaid wore a grey fleck tweed with facings of white silk, black picture hat and gold tie pin with greenstone pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where the bride and bridegroom received the hearty congratulations of their friends, and an inspection of the numerous and useful presents took place, Mr. O'Malley being the recipient of a large number of substantial cheques, afternoon tea being served in the large dining room. In the evening a dance was held. Mr. and Mrs. O'Malley went South on their honeymoon trip, taking with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends for their future happiness.