| WEDDING.
DUKE — DRURY
The Methodist Church, at Central Lansdowne, was the scene of a very pretty wedding of much local interest on Saturday, February 11, when Vera Selena, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Drury, of "Lynbourne," Central Lansdowne, and William Leslie, second son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Duke, of "Surreyville," Lansdowne, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. A. T. Robens officiating. The church, which could not accommodate the large number of well-wishers and friends, was tastefully decorated in an unusual fashion in tones of pink and white, with masses of flowers, and reaching to the floor, was an archway of ferns, within which the bridal partly stood, while above them was suspended a huge white weilding bell. To the strains of "The Voice that Breathed o'er Eden," the bride advanced slowly and gracefully up the aisle on the arm of her father, who subsequently gave her away. She was a charming study in her clinging gown of white bridal satin, falling below the ankles, and cut on classical lines, showing a corsage effect finished, with a spray of orange blossom. She wore a beautiful veil of cut tulle surmounted by a coronet of orange blossoms and falling in graceful folds around her feet. She carried a magnificent trailing sheaf of frangipanni, mingled with white lilies and rosebuds, a gift of the bridegroom. Miss Hazel Drury attended her sister as bridesmaid and was daintily attired in an ankle length frock of flesh pink crepe de chene, made with a tiny coatee, and flared side panels edged with a tapering frill. She added a large picture hat of cream neora, with a swathe of soft pink velvet and flowers, and earned a bouquet of pink and cream cactus dahlias. Mr. Gordon Allan carried out the duties of best man. During the signing of the register, Mrs C. C. Drury gave a beautiful rendering of the solo, "Because." Mrs. W. Bond, of Coopernook, presided at the organ and after the ceremony, played "The Wedding March." As the bridal party was moving down the aisle, little, Colin Drury (nephew of the bride) placed oh her arm a dainty white horseshoe studded with pink flowers. The reception was held at "Lynbourne," where the bride's mother received the guests, wearing a frock of mole crepe de chene, relieved with orange. She carried a posy of orange tinted pom pone dahlias. The bridegroom's mother chose navy morocain, and added a posy of red roses and asters. The tables, which were spread on the spacious verandah, presented a pleasing appearance, being decorated with pink and cream gerberas and fern. The beautiful three-docker wedding cake, which was the work of Mrs. A. . Minnett, was mounted on top with white and palest pink carnations, and held the place of honor on the bride's table. It was genuinely admired by all and pronounced a perfect work of art,. Rev. A. A. T. Robens proved a very capable chairman and the usual toasts wore heartily honored, including one for "Old England," arising from the fact that among the guests were a number who hail from the Old Country. Mr. A. Duke, of Newcastle, uncle of the bridegroom, considered at a proud privilege to respond to this toast which he described as quite unique. The happy couple, left by car for a tour of the North Coast and tablelands, the bride travelling in a beautifully-cut frock of baccarat. green crepe corteau, with touches of brown, and added a brown hat and shoes to tone. Prior to her marriage the bride was tendered a gift evening at her home, when upwards of seventy assembled to do her honour. A very happy social time was spent in playing games and indulging in other amusements which were thoroughly enjoyed by all. Mr. E. Aldous spoke in high terms of Miss Drury 's character, having known her from a child, and wished her health, wealth and happiness. Messrs. T. A. Drury and T. Duke expressed their gratification, at the homage done the young couple, and Mr. A. J. Minett, as chairman, then called upon Miss E. McDonald to formally present the many beautiful and useful gifts displayed, which she did in a very choice speech. After the hearty singing of For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" refreshments were served by the ladies and shortly afterwards a very pleasant evening was brought to a close. The future home of Mr. and Mrs. Duke will be at Lansdowne.
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