MERCHANT—O'CONNELL.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVI, Issue 24, 18 June 1908, Page 19

MERCHANT— O'CONNELL.

A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. • Joseph's Cathedral on J.une 3, the- contracting parties being MrPhilip Merchant, of Dunedin, and Miss Mary O'Connell' of Roslyn. The bride,, who was given away by' her brother, Mr. D. O'Connell, looked charming in a dress of cream silk; tastefully trimmed with silk, lace and chiffon, and_ wore the customary wreath and veil. The bride , was ; attended by her sister, Miss NoraK- O'Connell. Miss Ellie and. Rosie O'Connell (sisters of the bride) were bridesmaids. Mr. T. Deehan was best man' while Mr. T., O'Connell acted as groomsman. After the ceremony, which, was performed by the Rev. . Father

Coffey, Adm., an- "adjournment 'was made" ~to "*lhV resinSUSpJ f the - + bride> - m ° ther ' *°* l *»> where a fc£e numWer of guests sat. down to the wedding breakfast. ™ /«." ?^ h hr? r Coffey > in " a ver y ha PPy speech, proposed -t-he toast of the bride and bridegroom. -- =At the conclusion, of the breakfast the happy couple left by thY second express for Christchurch e'n^oute fSf WeninftoA £L f hom ?moon trip, taking with them the good wishes of a large circle of friends. The bride's travelling dress was a navy-blue, costume with a navy blue 5S"£ *<? hat t0 v match - The bridegroom's .present to * rS- c I <■ W I S \ ndsome goldb'arigle, and the^ride's &* ?•s tn . e • bridegroom was a valuable gold" chain. The bridesmaids were the recipients- of .gold <bangles;and gold brooches from "the 'bridegroom. Mr. aftd -Mrs Merchant were the recipients of a large number of useful and valuable presents. In the evening the young people were entertained by Mrs. O'Connell, when a very, pleasant time was spent. During: the evening 'songs were contributed by Miss.L'Estrang'e, "JVlessrs. T. O?Connell G. Stent, W. Chalmers, J.- Flanagan, and C. E -Clark, Miss Ellie O'Connell playing the " acebmpaniS I /S-' 10 / ,to *. the de P ar ture of the guests Mr. Bleach (Ranfurly) thanked the hostess on- their . behalf tor her hospitality and for the pleasant evening they had spent. • ' *