The Archive · 1930

Wilkinson—Reid

'The marriage of Miss Elsie Rei second daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Reid of Birmingham, England, to Mr. George Wilkinson, son of Mrs. T. Wilkinson. and. the' late Mr. Wilkinson of St, Helens Lancashire, was held at Holy Trinity Cathedral on April 5, the service being conducted by Dean Trivett.

The bridegroom, who is a member of the Far Eastern staff of Pilkington Brothers Ltd., British glass manufacturers, is stationed in Japan and the bride arrived from England on Monday on the and 0. steamer, Rajputana, The bride wore an exquisite gown of white Ninon, trimmed with! diamante, with wedding veil caught with a wreath of orange blossoms. Satin shoes to match her dress completed her costume.

Attending the bride was the matron of honour, Mrs. John Lin-coin Kimmins, whose gown was of Saxe blue georgette, trimmed with silk lace. The dress was out long lines with a coatee. The matron of honour wore a beige hat with shoes and stockings: to match.

Mr. J. L. Kimmins gave away the bride and the best man was. Mr. John Owing. Messrs. 1: Glover and A. Tackey served as ushers, A wedding reception was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs, J. L. Kimmins at the Blackstone Apart. ments, Rue Lafayette, following! the service, Mr, and Mrs. Wilkinson will spend their honeymoon in Japan, The bridegroom served in France and Belgium during the Great War and was a driver in the Armoured Car Company S. V. G. from 1925, to 1928, Ho was awarded the General Service and Overseas, medals.

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