WEDDING BELLS

New Zealand Tablet, 3 June 1915, Page 41

WEDDING BELLS

CLEARY—LYNSKEY. . A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Kaiapoi, on April 21, when Miss Annie Lynskey, youngest daughter of Mr. Michael Lynskey, late clerk of the Magistrate's Court, Kaiapoi, was married to Mr. Frank Cleary, eldest son of Mr L. J. Cleary, Napier. The Very Rev. Dean Hyland officiated, and also celebrated the Nuptial Mass. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. Michael Lynskey, Christchurch), was daintily attired in a dress of saxe blue crepe-de-chine, with hat to match, and she carried au ivory-bound prayer-book. The bridesmaid was Miss Hilda Nottingham (niece of the bride), whose dress was a pretty cream color. The best man was Mr. Peter Amodeo, of Christchurch. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold brooch set with pearls in the shape of a true' lover's knot, and to the bridesmaid a handbag. The bride's present to the bridegroom was a gold cross. The happy couple received many valuable presents, including a number of cheques. Among the presents was a complete set of cutlery from the Government Life Insurance staff. The breakfast was held at the residence of the bride's father. The toast of the ' Bride and bridegroom ' was proposed by the Very Rev. Dean llyland ; other customary toasts being duly honored. The happy couple left by motor ear for Akaroa. where the honeymoon was spent. The bride's travelling dress was a navy blue tailor-made costume, with a, black velvet hat and furs to match.