WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 27 April 1911, Page 767

WEDDING BELLS

CHAPMAN— Y. (From our Masterton correspondent.) April 21. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Patrick’s Church on April 18, when Mr, B. Chapman, second son of the late Mr. F. Chapman, was united in the bonds of Matrimony to Miss Annie Kelly, daughter of Mrs. P. Kelly, of Ganmain, New South Wales. The bride, who was given away by Mr. J. Waters, was charmingly attired in white silk, with the usual wreath and veil, and carried a handsome shower bouquet of white cactus dahlias and maidenhair fern. Misses Kate and Ruby Chapman (sisters of the bridegroom) acted as bridesmaids. Mr. W. A. Hogg, of Wellington, acted as best man. Tire ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Harnett. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve-links, and the bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a handsome gold bracelet, while the bridesmaids were each presented with gold brooches. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bridegroom’s mother, where a large number of guests joined in wishing the newlymarried couple every happiness and prosperity. Numerous useful presents weie received, including a sot of carvers and a breakfast set from the staff of the Daily Times, of which Mr. Chapman is a member. Mr. and Mrs Chapman left by the afternoon train for Wellington, cn route for 'Wanganui. HOFFMAN—(From a Gore correspondent.) .A wedding, in - which considerable interest was taken, was celebrated at the Catholic Church on Easter Monday, when Miss Mary Egan, eldest daughter of Mr. Edward Egan, Inspector of Permanent Way (Railways) Gore, was married to Mr. James Hoffman, eighth son of Mrs. Hoffman, East Gore. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Father O’Donnell, assisted by Rev, Father Tobin. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a duchesse ivory satin robe, with a court train, and the customary veil and wreath of orange blossoms. She also carried a handsomely-bound prayer-book, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Foster (cousin of the bride), of Christchurch, and Miss Nellie Egan (sister of the bride), both of whom carried shower bouquets of white chrysanthemums and sweet peas. Mr. George Hoffman (brother of the bridegroom), attended as best man, while Mr. Thus. Egan (brother of the bride) acted as groomsman. As the wedding party left the church, Miss Carmody, who presided at the organ, played Mendelssohn’s ‘ Wedding March.’ An adjournment was made to the residence of the bride’s parents, where breakfast was served. Very Rev. Father O’Donnell presided, and proposed the toast of ‘ The Bride and Bridegroom.’ The other customary toasts followed. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman left by the afternoon express for the north. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a set of furs, and the bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold amethyst pin, while the bridesmaids received gold bangles. A large number of useful and costly presents were received, including some substantial cheques and a marble clock, presented to Mr. Hoffman from his workmates. HERLIHY—KEARNEY. (From an occasional correspondent.) A wedding of more than usual interest took place at St. John’s Church, Ranfurly, on April 18, the principals being Mr. J. P. Herlihy, only son of the late Mr. James Heflihy, of Patearoa, and Miss Catherine Kearney, second daughter of Mr. Patrick Kearney, Derry Farm, Ranfurly. Rev. Father McMullan officiated, and the church was crowded with relatives and friends. The bride looked very pretty in a costume of cream chiffon taffeta, with veil, and the usual wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a lovely bouquet of marguerites. The bridesmaids were Misses Annie and Mary Kearney (sisters of the bride), and the train-bearers, Miss Leah Mcllroy and Master J. Williams. Mr. Frank Bleach was best man. After the ceremony the wedding party adjourned to the residence of the bride’s parents, where the wedding breakfast was laid. Mr. P. Bleach, a life-long friend of both parties, presided, and proposed in a happy speech the toast of ‘ The Bride and Bridegroom,’ other toasts being also duly honored. After the breakfast the whole party drove to the railway station, from where the newly-wedded couple took the train for a round trip through the Dominion. The presents were numerous and valuable. The bridegroom presented to the bride a gold chain-pendant and prayerbook, and each of the bridesmaids a gold band ring set with garnets, and to the best man a gold-mounted silk albert. • The bride’s presents to the bridegroom were a gold locket, and case of brushes suitably inscribed. As the train moved off cheers were given by the friends assembled for Mr. and Mrs. Herlihy, who took with them many good wishes for their future happiness. .