SEARANCKE - BOVEY

On Wednesday last a very pretty wedding took place at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Te Nui, when Miss Lucy Elizabeth Bovey, second daughter of Mr Wm. Bovey, of Rock View, was married to Mr Henry John Searancke, of the Upper Hutt, but who has resided in this district for several years past. The bride, who was dressed in a white silk gown, trimmed with insertion, with hat to match, entered the church on the arm of her father (who gave her away) during the singing of the hymn, "The voice that breathed o'er Eden." 

The bridesmaids were Miss Fanny Searancke, sister of the bridegroom, and Misses Lizzie and Dinah Bovey. Miss Searancke wore a very pretty dress of crinoline, trimmed with satin ribbons. The Misses Bovey were suitably attired in white muslin. The bride and her maids carried pretty bouquets of white flowers. 

Mr Searancke was supported by Mr Oscar Bovey as best man. 

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.H. Sykes, vicar of the parish. 

After the ceremony in the church, an adjournment was made to the Public Hall, which had been decorated for the occasion, where an excellent breakfast was partaken of by a large number of guests. The table was laid by Mr Percy Pengelly, of the Te Nui Hotel, and reflects great credit on his ability as caterer. Mr Pengelly has had considerable experience, and his catering on this and the previous occasion four weeks' ago, when the sister of the bride (Mrs A. Hibbel) was married, is worthy of the highest commendation. 

The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by the Rev. J.H. Sykes, and was honoured with great enthusiasm. Several photographs were taken as mementos of such a happy occasion. Both bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of pretty and useful presents.

In the evening a dance was given in the Town Hall in honour of the occasion. Excellent music was provided by Messrs Pengelly, Brown, Hill and O'Kane. 

Amongst the guests, besides those already mentioned, were Mr and Mrs Armer, Mr and Mrs Hill, Mr and Mrs Churchouse, Mr and Mrs Birkett, Mr and Mrs Munroe, Mr and Mrs Dickens, Mrs Perry (sister of the bridegroom), Mrs Chapman, Mrs Crysall, Mr H. Belliss, etc. 

The church was tastefully decorated with flowers, the work of Miss Brading. Miss Pengelly presided at the organ, and played the Wedding March.

Searancke--Bovey, Weddings  27 February 1905, page 5