WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 25 February 1915, Page 45

WEDDING BELLS

KAHLENBERG— : - • ' ' • • • •• ' . . r. v ; M. ;<v v- T . \\ -r-, A wedding which created a good , deal of interest took place at St. Mary’s Church, Gisborne, on February 10. The contracting parties were Miss Kathleen Barry, second daughter of Mr. W. J. Barry, one of Gisborne’s most prominent citizens, and Dr. F. Kahlenberg, medical superintendent of the Gisborne Hospital. * The church was crowded to witness the interesting event, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Golden. The bride, who was given away by ' her father, looked charming in a becoming gown of white charmeuse, flounced with ninon and edged with Honiton lace and orange blossoms, with veil and wreath to match. Miss Rita Barry, who attended her, sister as bridesmaid, wore a shell pink crepe de chine, the skirt being pleated and flounced and the bodice embroidered in monotone. She wore a large sailor hat carried out in brocaded satin with an osprey. Mr. George Coop acted as groomsman. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the residence of the bride’s parents. The happy couple were the recipients of numerous presents, ranging from a motor car to silver ware, including a silver tea and coffee service from Mr. D. J. Barry’s employees, and a handsome liqueur stand from the honorary medical staff of the hospital. The happy couple left by the Monowai for an extended wedding tour, the bride's travelling dress being royal blue crepe de chine.