BEST-JEFFRIES.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume 08, 8 October 1908, Page 19

BEST-JEFFRIES.

A marriage which attracted considerable local interest (says the Marlborough Express of September 10) took place at St. Mary's Church this morning. The bridegroom was Mr. E. H. » Best, son of Mr. John Best, of Appleby, Nolson, the bride being Miss Lucy Jeffries, daughter of Mr. T. Jeffries, of Fairhall. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Holley, assisted by Fathers Fay and O'Sullivan, and at the conclusion a Nuptial Mass was celebrated. The wedding march was played by Miss McCabe. The btidc, who was given away by her father, Mr. T. Jeffries, looked lovely in a dainty dress of ivory-tinted chiffontaffeta, with transparent yoke, and sleeves of Brussels net. She also wore the customary wreath and veil, and carried a choice bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Pollie Jeffries, sister of the bride, and Miss Evelyn Best, sister of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr. Leslie Best, as best man, and Mr. Ernest Jeffries, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman. The bridegroom presented the bride with a very handsome brooch, set with two whole pearls of rare beauty. "The bridesmaids were also presented with pearl and ruby brooche.*. The bride's gift to the bridegroom\was a dressing-case. After the ceremony the bridal party adjourned to the Club Hotel, where the wedding breakfast was laid. The usual toasts were duly honored. The happy couple left by motor-car for Picton, en route to Sydney, where the honeymoon was to be spent. Mr and Mrs. Best took with them the heartiest good wishes for their^ happiness and prosperity ,of a large circle of friends.