Matrimonial.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 42, 19 February 1901, Page 2

Matrimonial.

Yesterday afternoon a much-esteemed young couple, Mr Herbert Rowlands, and * Miss May Buchanan, were united in the . holy bonds of matrimony. The wedding ’ took place at St. Mary’s Church, which was crowded with well-wishers on the joyous occasion. The wedding was an exceptionally pretty one, and the service was most impressive. The bride was one of the Children of Mary, and graceful recognition of her work as such was made in several ways. The altar rails were very prettily decorated, marguerites being especially made use of in the tasteful work. The marriage was solemnised within the altar rails. The service ,vas conducted by the Rev. Father Mulvihill, the ’musicai portion of the service being conducted by' Mr Palairet. The bride was given away by her stepfather, Mr J. Maynard, and was much admired ; she wore a beautiful ivory white satin dress, trimmed with lace and pearls, with lovely court train, and veil and ■wreaths, and she carried a pretty shower bouquet. The bride also woro a pearl and turquoise bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Misses Nora and Clare Buchanan, sisters of the bride; they were attired in handsome dresses of white silk, trimmed with guipure and white chiffon fichus; they wore' black velvet picturo hats, with tips, and also had handsome emerald ruby brooches, the gift of the bridegroom; they carried Marguerite daisy bouquets. Besides the chief bridesmaids there were two others, Misses Pearl Maynard and Mabel Clark, who looked very pretty in dresses of lemon silk, trimmed with white satin and chiffon; they wore large silk hats with tips, and earned shepherd’s crooks. They wore gold music brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr J. J. Martin officiated as best man, and the groomsmen were Messrs H. Gush, Bert Maynard, and Harry and Trevor George. Masters Bert Clark and Harry Maynard acted as juvenile groomsmen. The mother of the bride, Mrs Bfaynard, wore a handsome iQ black mervilleaus satin, with train, and a jet bonnet, with' pink flowers. Miss Buchanan, sister of the bride, wore a dress of white silk with white toque. Among the guests were friends from North and South. Mrs Duthie, of Auckland, wore pink muslin with heliotrope hat. Miss George, also of Auckland, wore a dress of mauve muslin, with blue hat. Miss Parr, of Napier, wore a costume of black and white. Among the many local friends present were Mrs Clarke, attired in a handsome yellow silk blouse, with black silk skirt, and a pretty toque, and*'Miss Somervell, attired in a nice dress of blue muslin. Among the gentlemen present as guests was the Hon. J. Carroll. The Wedding March was played by Mr Palairet as the happy couple were leaving the church. A reception of guests subsequently took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, and later on Mr and Mrs Rowland left for a trip to Tatapouri, the : popular seaside resort. They have the : heartiest good wishes of a wide circle of i friends. i