WEDDING AT FRENCH FARM.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume LIII, Issue 2767, 28 April 1903, Page 2

WEDDING AT FRENCH FARM.

A quiet, but pretty wediing was solem niaed on April 13th. at the residence of the bride's pareate, French Farm, the contncting parties being Mr Lucien Brocberie and Miss Amelia Hunt, youngest daughter of Mr S. Hunt, of French Farm. The Rev. Father Kennedy, of Akaroa, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a pretty cornflower blue dress, trimmed with white sa' in and blue silk, and she also wore a stylish toque to match, and carried a pretty bouquet. She was attended by two brides maids, Misses Agneß and _nua Brocherie, sisters of Ihe bridegroom. They wore pretty electric blue and fawn dresses, with hats to match, and carried bouquets cf white flowers. Mr 1). Hunt, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The b-ide's present to the bridegroom was a set. of gold sleeve links, while the bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome g >ld bracelet. Many handsome and useful presents, from all parts, were received by the young couple, as an evide; cc of the esteem in which they are held. In the evening a dance was held in the French Farm Schoolroom, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. About forty couples were present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. LIST OF PRESENTS. Mr Hunt, father of the bride, cheque and travelling rug ; Mrß Hunt, mother of tho bride, handsome gold chain and brooch ; Mr A. Hunt, silver batter dish ; Mr F. Hunt, _ dozen silver tea spoons ; Mr D. Hunt, silver and gold sugar scuttle; French Farm Ping Pong Club, set of carvers ; Mr H., L. and R, Bunt, china tea set; Miss P. Hunt, _ dozan silver tea spoons; Mr Bro cherie, father of the bridegroom, cheqie; Mrs Brocherie, mother oi the bridegroom, cheque and handsome silver teapot; -Mr Felix Brocherie, cheque; Miss Brocherie, sugar bowl and silver stand ; Mr J. Brocherie, cheque ; Miss R. Hunt, silver butter knif. and pocket dictionary; Mr A. Hunt, hot water kettle; Master Eli Huut, tea pot;

Master 0. and W. Hurt, clock ; Master L fTuit, vise ; Miss Agnes Brooherie, chin* butt-r dish; Miss Anna Brooherie, cru r.b tray and bujsh ; Miss N. Brocheri', pho t frame ; Mi s Victorine B- cherie, pia tray • MisshJ.,o and Master F. Brocberie, piir *alt cellars, c»ndle sticks and breakfast be/1; Mr Taj lor, drawing room and basket stand ; Mr L. Vangioni, silver buUer dish; Mr Smith, table linen ; Mr and Mrs Latter, jelly dish and silver etand ; Mr L Giddens, silver breakfast cruet; Mr and Mrs J. Chatfield, pair of vises j Mrs Hewitt, photo frames ; Mr and Mrs W. Wright, album ; Mr and Mrs J. Petturew. cirque; Miss B. Glynan, afternoon tea set; Miss K. Glyrn-, 1 drzsn tumblers and hon-yjirs; Mr and Mrs W. Holdem.cheqi**-; \lisa A. Shrim'on. oair of vases; Mrs Perham. cheesa di h; Mr and Mrs Donovan, bo n dish ;Mi. M. Wright, j m dish ; Mi-is F. Wright, plly dish; Mi _ Libem, teipot; Miss C and VI. Libeau, pair of vises; Mrs (T. Stewart, •£ dozen afternoon taa cups ; Mr T. Turner, jim di h; Mr and Mrs Warner, d _in silver dessert spoons; Mrs R Stewart, silver miunte'l hut r dub; Miis Andrew, silv_r brea _ f «rk and bitter knife ; Miss E. Stewjrt, water Mis* A. Shadbolt, jam dish; Mr and Mrs Shadb-dfp. but l er dish ; Mr J. Stewart, cake stand ; Mrs G. Giddens, d Z!>i tumVers ; Mm Wi'son. fruit and jelly dis'ies ; Miss M. Rhodes, silver mounted honey jir ; Mr* W.lsoa, pair pillow shams ; Mr H. Curry, silver sugar bowl ; Mr and Mrs J. Wright, ohease and jam dishes.