REEFTON WEDDING.

Greymouth Evening Star, 7 April 1910, Page 1

REEFTON WEDDING.

CHAPMAN- McFWIN. A very pretty wedding wis celebrated at the Catholic Church Reefton, on Tuesday morning, when Mr W, Chapman, second sop of Mv and Mis Chapman, of Berlins, was married lo Miss 0. 11. McEwin, fourth daughter of the late Mr McEwin and Mrs McEwin of Crushingtoii, Father Gallei'iie being the officiating priest. The bride, who was given away teller brothel', looked very sweet in an empire gown of rich crenio lustre trimmed with silk lace and butt.-is. handsome transparent yoke and sjee\es. The usual wreath of orange blossoms and a beautifully embroidered veil with a lovely shower bouquet (presented by Mrs Kyle) completed a very pretty and happy picture. The bride also wore a handsome jewelled pendant and chain, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss N. Chapman (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Gladys McEwin (sister of the bride) attended as bridesmaids both wearing very pretty soft empire dress.-s of ereme debi'im trimmed villi silk lace ami net. the former wearing a s,,it creme straw hat with long pluim and dt licate gre. u trimmings, ih ■ ia ! let- pretty hat oi In lim trope stLaw trimmed with velvet to match, both wore initial band rings, and carried lovely boiic-nets the gilts of the bridegroom. Mr W McEwin acted as best man and Ml A. McEwin as groomsman. At the conclusion of tin- eeivim nv. i High Nuptial Mass was c. lebrated by Father Galenic. There w.-ie a number of gusts present amongst ndiom we noticed: Mrs Russell (brides sisIcr) in a navy costume, hat of black and gold ; i.Mss McFwiti, very pretty brown and creme costume with hat to match : Mrs Chapman (Uriel groom's mother, navy costume hat to match; Miss M. Chapman, very prettv hc-lio-tiope floral muslin trimmed with -rente lace and net. bat of heliotrope straw Miss N. Chapman. navy cat and skirt, pretty green hat ; Mrs Scantle-btii-y, black cloth costume, black jet hat ; .Miss Williams, white nitislin. floral hat Miss Lawn, creme delaine floral bat ; Miss Barrow, black ami white dress, navy hat and co.it ; Mrs Saunders, purple dress, cieme hat; Miss Blight., green costume with, blue hat ; Mrs Price, green costume, creme trimmings; Mrs .Moore, black silk coal, black and heliotrope bonnet Messrs McEwin (2), Mr Smith. Mr Duggau. Mr Rrundall, Mr Saunders, etc.!". etc. Alt.-i (he ceremony ihe wedding party and gin st* drove 1" tin n." i-l-'in e ..) the btide's mother (who receive d her guests in a black silk dioss) ,iih! wete entertain, d to a choice w- ildtng br vk fast, wllell the Usual toasts weiv

honoured and duly responded to After being photographed, the bride and bridegroom left for their new home amidst showers of pice and goodwislu-s, the bride's travelling dross being of purple . huh with vt hot trimmings with hat lo ni.it> b. In \h> ci-uing a large number oi people were . utertained in honor of the event. The bride, who is a general favorite, was the recipient of a host of wedding presents among which were noticed: Bride's family, house linen , bridegroom's mother, travelling rug, Mi A. McEwin. tender and lireiious ; Mr W. .McEwin, clock, .Miss McEwin, tea set ; Miss N .Chapman, toilet sal ; Mr and Mrs lirnulall, sugar uowl and , vases; Miss Russell, sauce Cities; .Miss G. McEwin, afternoon lea set ; .Miss M. Chapman, Japanese table;. Miss E. Chapman, set carvers ; Miss Dvvyer, silver mounted dish; Mr and Mrs Gayior, breakfast cruel and spoons; F. Dawson, cake dishes am! stand; -Mrs Ciiuiiiiings, wiping cabinet ; ' Misses McGregor, 'ace tray cover; .Misses Gieeii, silver specimen glasses; Mr and Mrs 11. Bray, pair figures; Miss Rivers, teapot; Mr 0. Richards, silver mounted salad bowl and servers; Miss Williams. afternoon tea eups ; Mr T. Williams, fruit and salad bowls; .Mr and Mrs T. Watson, cutlery; Miss Watson, set teaspoons and longs; Mrs Alborne, hearthrug; Mr and Mrs hi wood, silver vases anil kitchen scabs; Mr Grange, set door mats; Mr J. Mat! in, silver teapot .Miss Calvin, doylies ; Mi and Mrs D. Black, silver mounted honey stand ; Air and Mrs Cutter, silver mounted marmalade jar ; Mr and Mrs Wills (Senior) silver teapot ; airs .). Watson, cake dishes; Miss Blight, set jugs ; .Mr and Miss .Moom-y, cake ami fruit stands; Mr Colo, silver fruit stand ; Mr Trogrenza fruit bowl ■ .Miss Barrow, silver preserve jar; Mrs King table centre; Mrs D.-llaca. silver spoons and tongs; Mr 11. Smith silver breakfast cruet; .Mrs Mulligan, set jugs; Mr and .Mrs A. Watson, lamp ; Mrs Humphrey, silver butter dish ; Mr Thomas, set vases; Mr and Mrs Scanllebin-y, pair painted plaques ; Mrs Scaiitb-bury, I air figures ; Mrs Gray, pair vases ; Miss Smith, silver mounted egg stands; Mr and Airs H. .lories, silver double preserve- stand ; Mr O'Doiinell, .-ream and sugar stand; Mr and Mrs Saunders, silver mounted biscuit, jar; Mrs Watson, counterpane; Mrs .Moon-. table linen; Mrs Saunders, table centre; Mr Gillespie, cheque; Mr Royce, cheque ; Mrs Price, table cover; -Miss Price Serviettes: .Miss Haiiniean, pickle jars and vases; Miami Mrs Nevin, set irons ; Mrs Watts, cake stand ; Mr Lawn, dessert spoons ; Mr Dawson, vases; Mrs MrNnmava, vases ; Mr Duggan, teaset; Mr W. McEwin, hall brushes and mirror; Mr Gray, silver cake basket; Air C. Lawn, silver sugar scuttle; Mr Fitzridge, oak and silver biscuit jar ; Miami Misses Pascoe, double pickle stand ; Mr and Mrs J. Auld, silver biscuit jar, etc., etc.