Rimu

New Zealand Tablet, Volume 31, Issue 44, 31 October 1907, Page 23

Rimu

(From an occasional correspondent.)

A wedding which created no small amount of interest was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Rimu, on Oct. 23. The contracting parties were Miss Annie Connolly, daughter of Mr. Patrick Connolly, of Rimu, and- Mr. John Houlahan, son of the late Mr. Thomas H-oulahan, of Stafford. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of moire antique, trimmed with Maltese lace, aod cream chiffon. She wore the usual . wreath and veil', and carried a unique bouquet of azaleas and forget-me-nots. The bridesmaids were Misses Kate Connolly and M. Stephens, ami Mr. Jeremiah Minehan was best man. The Rev. Father O'Connor performed the ceremony, and afterwards celebrated the Nuptial Mass. As the bridal party left the church, Miss Lizzie Knowles played the Wedding March. The wedding party then drove to the residence of the bride's parents. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold bangle, and tlvat of the bride to bridegroo d was a gold and greenstone pendant. The wedding presents were numerous and costly, which bore evidence to the populari fey of the young couple. The happy pair are spending a short time in Ross before proceeding to the North Island. They carry with them, the good wishes of a large circle of friends