WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 14 August 1913, Page 43

WEDDING BELLS

MEEHAN—CLIFFORD. The marriage of Mr. James Henry Meehan. to Miss Katherine Cecilia Clifford was solemnised on August 7, 1912, at St. Peter's Church, Wreys Bush. The ceremony was performed by Very Rev. Father Lynch, who also celebrated the Nuptial Mass. The bride was the youngest daughter of Mr. Thomas Clifford, of Wairio, a most respected settler in the neighborhood, and the bridegroom the only son of Mr. T. Meehan, a well-known resident of Drummond. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a 'lovely gown of white satin charm'euse, a handsomely worked veil, and wreath of pearls. She was attended by her niece (Miss Mary Hanora Clifford) as bridesmaid, who wore a neat navy tailor-made costume. The bridegroom was attended by his cousin (Mr. John T. Meehan, of Oamaru) as best man. The wedding party was afterwards entertained at breakfast at the bride's home, when the usual toasts were honored. The bridegroom presented the bride with a beautiful diamond ring, and the bridesmaid with a,gold brooch.. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a gold cross. The presents included several cheques. After the wedding breakfast, the couple motored to. Invercargill, and left by the express for Timaru.