WEDDING AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8581, 7 September 1893, Page 6

WEDDING AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.

An exceedingly pretty wedding took place at St. John's Church, Latimer square, on Wednesday, September 6th, when Mr John Wright, of Dunedin, was married to . Miss Florence (Totsy), youngest daughter of Mr G. H. Greenwood, of this city. The ceremony was performed by the incumbent, the Rev. H. C. M. Watson, assisted by the Rev. W. Dunkley. The service, which was fully choral, was further enhanced by < the singing of a solo from " The Creation I by Mr Weir, Mr Watkins presiding at the organ. The decorations were particularly chaste and effective, green garlands, mixed with white double stocks, primulas, camellias and lauristinus. The church and grounds" were thronged with spectators long before two o'clock, the time appointed for the ceremony. When the bridal party arrived it was with difficulty that a passage was made for them at the entrance to the church. The bride, who looked lovely, wor* a handsome gown of white Duchesse satin, skirt, bodice and balloon sleeves of very handsome silver brocade, with Honiton lace at neck and sleeves, and orange blossom adornments, full court train, wreath of orange blossom in her hair, which was covered by a flowing tulle veiL She wore a handsome pearl and diamond necklet and pearl star, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a lovely bridal • : -'"'" "• -"j——^— -——^-i-————*—^——~——

bouquet, which completed a most taeteml [ toilette. The bridesmaids, four in number, l were the Misses Greenwood, sisters of the bride, and Miss Wright, sister of the bndegroom, the chief of whom was Miss Alice reenwood. They wore charming costumes of white silk crepon made with full skirts, corselet bodices, and full sleeves of white moire, finished with moirS ribbons; pretty lace hats to match, with wreaths of violets under the brim and lovely shower bouquets of violets. They wore pearl monogram brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr H. Butterworth as best man. The bride was given away by her father. The scene as the bridal party knelt at the altar was very pretty, the highly decorated chancel, with tbe soft light falling on them through the stained glass window formed a perfect picture. Mrs Greenwood (mother of the bride) looked well in "a dahlia coloured Bilk, trimmed with gold passementerie; and bonnet to match. Mrs Wright (the bridegroom's mother) wore a handsome shot silk and pink bonnet; Little Miss Wright—Eau de Nil Liberty silk. Mrs Harold Brooke (cousin of the bride) wore shot fawn crepon, with vest of yellow ; : silk, aud hat to match. ' | Miss R, Reynolds wore grey delaine, j with black and piuk hat, &c. j Amongjthe guests we noticed :— i Mrs A. M. Ollivier in a cream silk, with . black hat. Miss Fairhurst—A toilette of black and violet. Miss Rhodes—A charmiDg costume of fawn and pale blue brocaded silk ; hat to ; match. Mrs G. G. Stead—A handsome black silk toilette-; with small Empire green bonnet. Miss Partridge wore grey. Miss Reeves—A blue dress with grey vest, and pretty black and pink bonnet. Among others present were—The Misses Turner, Air and Mrs Charles Clark, Messrs , Edwards, Stead, Newman, MissesCowlishaw, ' ! Mr and Mrs G. D. Greenwood, Mr and Mrs ! Cairick, Misses Thomson, Mr F. Wright, I , and others. • The guests drove to the residence of tbe j bride's father in Cashei street. I The bride's travelling dres3 was dark : brown serge, bodice, skirt and sleeves, ; tastefully trimmed with myrtle green velvet; i picture hat to match. ! j The following is a list of the wedding j presents:— I Pearl and diamond necklace, the bridegroom. Pearl star, the bridegroom. Old English silver cream jug, Mrs Greenwood. Silver sugar basin and tongs, Mr and Mrs Greenwood. Silver pickle forks, Mr and Mrs Greenwood. Moonstone necklace, Mrs Greenwood. Table silver, with monogram, Mr and Mrs Wright. Carved table, Mr E. Izard. Brass lamp and shade, Mr Edwards and Mr Bennett. Doulton bowl, Misses Wilson. Steel photograph frame, Miss Bathgate. Water colour, Miss B. Greenwood. Oil painting, "Moonlight," Miss Greenwood. Silver-mounted hot water jug, Miss A. ! Greenwood. Gold hunting watch, Mr and Mrs Wright. Silver side dishes, Mr and Mrs Buckland. Silver button hook, &c, Mr F. Wright. Silver-mounted biscuit box, Mr P. Wright. • Doulton bowl, Miss Wright. Butter dish and knife, Miss Queenie Wright. Benares tray, Mis 3 Partridge. China flower basket, Mrs Reeves. Silver orange peeler, Misses Cotterill. Silver serviette rings, Mr Crawford. Two engravings, Mr W. TurubulL Silver kuife rests, Misses Cowlishaw. Worked tablecloth, Miss Graham. Picture, Misß Hodgkins. Bamboo brackets, Misses Thomson. Painting on porcelain, Mr Brydone. Two embroidered cushions, Mrs Carrick. Velvet sachet, Miss R. Reynolds. Two fruit dishes. Misses Gilkison. Doulton tea Mackerras. Bronze bowl, Mr. Greenwood. Dcullon plate, -Miss A. and F. Spence. Doulton jug, Mi'sses*¥uruer. Worcester vases; Dr. and Miss NedwilL Embroidered quilt, Mrs Greenwood. Chinese vase, Mr Greenwood. Chiua cream jug and sugar basin, Misses Bullock. Breakfast service, Mr and Mrs Stead. Cheque, £20, Mr Dove Dunn. Cheque, £20, Mr Stephenson. Cheque, £10, Mr J. Fenwick, Brisbane. Painted photo frame, /Miss Reeves. Pair Worcester vases, Mr and Mrs Northcote. ' j j Silver egg stand, Mr and Mrs Lance. 1 ! Silver-mounted purse aud card case, Mrs and Miss Gibson. Six table vases, Mrs La3celles. Silver-mounted jam dish, Mrs Cameron. Silver muffineers, Mr Boylo. Worcester bowl, Mrs Clark. Engraving, Mr C. Clark. Afternoon tea service. Miss Fairhurst. Work and Doulton dish, Miss Sise. Hand-painted sachet, Mrs Buckland. Case silver nut crackers, &c, Mr and Mrs A. M. Ollivier. Oak eight-day clock, Mr and Mrs G. D. Greenwood. Tea service, Hon. W. H. and Mrs Reynolds. Silver-mounted carvers, Mr and Mrs Eardley Reynolds. ; Silver tongs, Mrs Preston. ! Oil pairing (by W. K. Sprott), Mr and < Mrs G. Harris. j Bread knife and fork, Dr and Mrs Lindo i Fergusson. j Brass standard lamp, Mr N. Butterworth. J Spirit decanters, Mr C. Butterworth, I Cream jug and sugar basin on silver stand, and sugar spoon, Mr and Mrs G. D. Greenwood. i Silver revolving dish, Mr W.-Gardiner. Pair bronze dogs, Mr F. Hyams. j Oil p tinting, " Chrysanthemums," Miss B. Greenwood. Six silver teaspoons, Mrs Grundy, Claret jug, Mr and Mrs Spence. Silver fish knives and forks, silver fish slice and fork, Mr and Mrs Morris., Strawberry dish, cream jug and sugar ■ basin and fruit spoon, Mr and Mrs G. L. I Denniston. i Silver match boxes, Mr and Mrs L. Rey- | nolds. Case silver salt cellars, Mr Park, I Silver cake knife and fork, Mr W. Hodgkins. Two silver cruets, Mr F. Hemmy. Pair silver candlesticks, Mr A. W* Morris. Silver toast Mrs Reynolds. Case silver dessert spoons, grape .'scissors, ! &c., Mr and Mrs Jowitt. Silver Queen Anne tea service, Mr C. Rattray and Mr J. Webster. Silver cream, jug, sugar basin, and silver cake dishes, Mr and Mrs John Roberts. Case silver fruit spoons, Misses Roberts. Case of carvers, Mr A. Bell. Pair Tokonabi vases, Mr and Mrs H. Brooke. Brass standard lamp, Mr and Mrs Nelson. Armchair, Mr C. Morris. Piano standard lamp, Mr H. Butterworth. Shakespeare's Works, Mr O. Cunning-ham-Smith. Works of George Eliot, Misses Reid and McAndrew. Douiton jug, Mr and Mrs Sise. Cigar case, Mr Francis. Letter case, silver mounted, Mrs Gibson. Dessert knives and forks, Mr J. P. Newman. Cheque £20, Mr Johnstone. Chelsea bowls, Mr W. Day. Strawberry dish, Mr C. M. BelL Fruit spoon, Miss Rhodes. Irving s Alhambra, 2 vols, Mr H. Gore. Bon ban dishes, Miss Martin. Church Service, Rev. W. and Mrs Dunkley. Embroidery, Miss L. Reynolds. Silver-mounted carvers, Mr and Mrs B. C. Haggitt. Ivory and silver knife rests, Mr and Mrs Tolmy. Opera glasses, Mr and Mrs Ridings. Fonr sweet dishes, Mr and Mrs KimbelL Bible, Mrs Brunt. Pincushions, Miss C. Thropp. Silver mounted bread platter, Mr J. Wright. Book marker, Miss B. Harband. Pictures, Miss Hodgkins. Marble clock, Mr and Mrs H. MacneiL Picture, Miss Budden. i Turquoise pin, Mrs J. Thomson.