Wedding At Lae
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ON January 27, Lae, New Guinea, had its first wedding; that of Miss Ethel Clegg, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Clegg, of Townsville, and Mr. Gordon Eekhoff, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Eekhoff, of
Lae.
The wedding ceremony was per formed by Rev. Bradley, of Wau, at the future home of the bridal couple.
Mr. E. A. Mustar gave away the bride, who wore crisp white embroid ered organdie over palest pink and trimmed with vertical frills. Her hat was of white straw and organdie, and her bouquet a sheaf of creamy frangi panni and pink roses. She was at tended by Miss Berta Morris, who wore pink pique voile patterned in pastel tones and carried a Victorian posy in the same shades.
After the ceremony a reception and breakfast was held at the home of the bridegroom’s parents, where Mrs.
Henry Eekhoff received the guests in a gown of soft grey and blue chiffon, and carrying deep crimson roses.
The guests included most of the white population of Lae and also three visitors from the M/v. Carisso, Mr. and Mrs. R. Amon, and Mr. J.
Lambert.
After the wedding breakfast the guests danced to music provided by a real Hawaiian band, com posed of members of the crew of the Carriso, which made the evening a memorable one for Lae.