A PRETTY AND POPULAR WEDDING.

Grey River Argus, Volume LVII, Issue 10436, 8 February 1900, Page 2

A PRETTY AND POPULAR WEDDING.

York-Petrie. The town gaily decorated, a fine day, and the p.eople all excitement, were the happy omens that greeted the occasion of the marriage of Miss Lilian Petrie, the eldest daughter of our worthy and respected townsman, and able editor of our evening contemporary, Mr Petrie, to the Rev Geo. York, the popular and esteemed pastor of Trinity Church. The wedding was most popular, as the contracting parties were universally respected and esteemed by all sections of the community. Miss Petrie is well kno .vn as a most clever musician, and has always exerted herself in any undertaking that was for a laudable object. Her kindly disposition and gentle manner to those distressed has made^her a favorite with all classesofthecommunity, and the good wishes expressed for her wellfare must have been greatly appreciated by her The Rev G York lias earned &© napae of being a "real white man," his name beiag always mentioned with j some act of kindness and benevolence. He is greatly esteemed by all denominations, and is accounted a credit to the town and district. His marriage with so fine a young lady as Miss Petrie was sure to call forth the loud burst of applause and goodwill' that greeted the happy couple on their wedding day. Shortly before 2 o'clock the large church was crowded, standing room being difficult to obtain. . The church presented a picture. The young ladies of the congregation had been hard at work to show their esteem for their beloved pastor and organist. Before the altar a mass of white flowers were artistically arranged, and just above where the bride and bridegroom stood was a lovely floral bell, wich the initials "L. P." on one side and "G. Y." on the other. -This..presented a very pretty scene, and quite awarded tho young ladies fov their trouble. There was a full choir present, who broke forth warn tike fate fauug Me* 0* ike

arm of her father, entered the church and ■walked up the aisle. The bride looked as happy as a bride could be, and in a handsome costume of pearl white duchess saton, with trimmed bodice andembroided ■ chiffon and orange blossoms with .bridal '■" wreath ..and veil to match, and -carrying « pretty shower boquet, looked the picture of ;beauty. Loud were the acclamations of approval as the pretty bride proceeded to the altar. She was closely followed by the following bridesmaids,- who looked »x---ceptionallywel- Misses Marion and Dons Petrie (sisters of bhe bride) Dorrie Goldsworthy,- and Gladys Harper They ' were prettily attired in white ' spotted mushns, frilled skirts trimmed with lace insertion, tucked bodies, surah sashesand veils. They each carried pretty shower boquets of white.jesimime and maiden hair ferns, wearing handsome gold brooches set with sapphires, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, the Rer Herbert York, Vicar of Waimangaroa and Denniston, and Messrs Mabin and Huddleston acted as groomsman. _ The ceremony was performed by the Right Reverend the Bishop of Nelson, assisted by the Rev F P Fendall, BA, Vicar of Rangiora, and brother-in-law of the bridegroom. , : - . .. ; Among the visiting clergy, were the Revs JP Kempthorne,, of the orqCathedral, Nelson; E W Whitehouse, vicar of Kumaraj J It , Dark -vicer of Reefton ;A W C Stace,'of'Reefl6h/ W*6 Wood, of Hokitifca-j and the Her Wong, Chinese Missionary. ~ •.. The service was a full choral one, Miss Myra Blackmore presiding at , the? organ, . and as the wedding party marched up the aisle she played Mendelsohn's glorious Wedding March magnificently, the choir singing hymns suitable to the occasion. As the happy couple left the church they were subjected^ a "realcfead time" with the rice and rose "feayes which- were showered upon them. The guests then drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous repaat was provided. Mv George; Smith, in a splendid speech, proposed the health of the i "Bride and Bridegroom," and spoke, at some length on the excellent characters both bore in the community. He wished the newly wedded pair ,a most - happy life. He had known Miss Petrie for a great number of years, and was sure that she would make an excellent wife As regards Rev York, everyone would agree that he was such a gentlemanly felloe, and was sure to be a model husband. (For they are jolly good fellows.) ~ Rev York, in thanking the mover for the kind remarks expressed, said he had always met with kindness from "the people of Greymouth. He thanked all for the jgood things that had been said about his f fair-bride, as he was. more than convinced that they were true; . . The numerous presents they had received showed the true feelings of his friends, and he heartily thanked all for their kindness to hint: on» this great occasion. He specially.thanked His Lordship the Bishopand Rev Fendall for being at his .wedding, which 1 he took as a graceful compliment. Mr Jay proposed "His Lordship the Bishop," and said that the Trinity congregation was always pleased to welcome him in their midst. His Lordship the .Bishop tnanked Hhe mover for the kind compliment that heid been accorded him. He was pleased to have been present to tie. the" knot of the Rev York and he assured the guests that it was very firmly tied. He would conclude by wishing Mr and Mrs York lon« life and" prosperity. • • Mr Petrie proposed the health of the Rev Kempthorne,. who formerly was pastor of Trinity. Church, but who is nowstationed at Nelson. He said it was always a pleasant duty to welcome old friends, and he was proud , that the Rev gentlemen had paid him such a compliajent as to be present at his daughter's wedding. An occasion such as this, with all its pleasure, had a painful side. His daughter was dear.tq him— in fact the apple of his eye— and he was about to part with her. But he was pleased .to be able to say that the gentleman she had married was one worthy of her, and one who would always treat her well. He thanked "all present fortheir Mndness in being present and acknowledged and thanked them for their kind wishes. - The Rev Kempthorne responded with a few remarks. He was pleased to be once again in the midst of his; old friends who had always been kind to him. It was 15 yearssince he hadleft Greymouth, but he always cherished the happy days -" spent here. • His Worship the Mayor (Mr "AMatheson) proposed the i toast pt k( Mr and Mrs J Petrie" and paid them'ahjgh tribute as being excellent citizens.; ; Mrs Petrie 'was a lady who was well esteemed ancl resjie> ted by all who. knew her, and he was glad to think that her eldestdaughter had been married to so worthy , a man as the Rev Mr York. He said Mr Petrie had always been one of our most prominent citizens, and had done a -lion-s-shWe-in forwarding the welfare of the r town arid country. He was proud to be . present on this happy occasion, as he held their daughter in the highest esteem,(Applause> ; Mr, Petrie responded, and thanked his friends and Mr Matheson for the expressions of goodwill. It was pleasing ; to have so. many old friends around him on such an occasion. Whilst this was a time for rejoicing," yet to him and his wife it was also painful as they were. parting. with a daughter- who who was everything to them. He was however; consoled by the fact that her husband was an upright and honest mant Mr E J Smith proposed the healthrot - 1 the bridesmaids, which was ablyjresponded to by Mr Huddleston, of Hok)tika,V Each toast was drunk with -great enthusiasm, and ended with musical honors. The gathering was as happy as: oould^be', . • and the guests eujoyed ,;■■• tjieinselves thoroughly. " : .. i The numerous presents.that^were tastefully arranged down both sides of the hall, testified to the esteem in which the young couple were held. "They were most handsome, ugeful,' r and costly, A few minutes before four o'clock the bridal party .had their photos taken, and then drove to the train. At the station a very large crowd of friends and well wishers had assembled, and the young couple left Greymouth with the heartiest ■wishes of all fora prosperous and bright future. Rice was there in abundance, and as it is an emblem of good luck, the young couple's future path should be a smooth one.— We sincerely, trust that it will be so. . ..:, ■■■•; -■•.■.•; ;■•■■ .