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Divorced:
It appears that they may have broken up and then divorced. As May moved up to Hastings area around this time and James stayed in Lower Hutt.
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Marriage Notice:
CROOKS - BARTOSH
A very pretty wedding was celebrated by the Rev Lopdell, at St Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday, 2nd August, of Mary Caroline, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Bartosh, Taita, Lower Hutt, to James William, only son of Mr and Mrs J C Crooks, of Petone.
The bride, who was escorted by her uncle, Mr T Bartosh, wore a beautiful gown of blush pink mariette with long flaring skirt and fitting corsage, trimmed with dainty sprays of orange blossom. The sleeves were puffed to the elbows, and closely fitted to the wrists. The orthodox veil was caught to the head with a coronet of orange blossom, and her bouquet was of freesias, iris, cyclamen with maidenhair fern.
The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Edna Crooks, the chief bridesmaid, wore pale rose velvet, and Miss Jean Bartosh, midnight blue velvet. Both frocks were made of medieval lines with hat and shoes to match, and both wore crystal necklaces, the gift of the bridegroom. Their bouquets tones with their frocks.
The flower girl was little Lorna Bartosh, who was daintly dressed in "Mary" blue velvet of ankle length, and carried a basket of flowers.
The bridegroom was attended by Mr W Lindop, and Mr Len Crooks (cousin) was groomsman.
The reception was held at the Peter Pan Lounge, where the bride's mother received 120 guests, and was attired in a black lace ensemble, relieved with touches of tangerine, and hat to match. She was assisted by Miss Marion Crooks, wearing black ring velvet with pink and brown musquash fur coat. Each carried a posy to tone.
The decorations of spring flowers lent a gay note to the tables where the wedding cake attracted much attention. Congratulatory telegrams and messages of good-will were received, and the usual complimentary toasts were honoured, after which dancing followed.
Later the happy couple left for Palmerston North, the bride travelling in a smart tailored costume.
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