Wedding Bells.

Hastings Standard, Issue 86, 5 August 1896, Page 2

Wedding Bells.

RUSSELL—WILLIAMS

Hastings was astir early this afternoon in anticipation of one of those happy events that give so much pleasure to witness to the gentle sex. At least an hour before the appointed time the approaches to St Matthew's Church were thronged with friends and admires of the happy couple who were about to be joined in the holy bonds of wedlock. Mr Arthur Hamilton Russell, son of Mr 11. A. Russell, of Tunanui, and nephew to Captain Russell, and Miss Gertrude Mary, second daughter of Mr J. N. Williams, of Frimley, were the contracting parties. The bride was becomingly attired in creme satin, imported from Paris, with tuille veil and wreath of orange blossoms. She also carried a handsome bouquet of daffodils and maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by nine' bridesmaids, including Misses Russell (3), Fitzßoy (2), and Crosse, and a little page the son of Mrs Hal. Russell. The former were all beautifully attired in white chiffon trimmed with satin, and with black velvet hats with ostrich feathers, and each carried a bouquet of daffodils, the whole effectbeing charming. The bride, who looked very happy, was given away by her father. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Waiapu, assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon Williams, and the service was fully choral. When the party walked up the aisle the choir sang the beautiful wedding hymn, How Welcome was the Call." The happy couple left the church amidst showers of rice, congratulations, and good wishes, Miss Kelly playing "The Wedding March." Scores of carriages with the guests went out to Frimley, where a large party were entertained by the parents of the bride. The presents were both costly and numerous, and were from all parts of the colony. Congratulatory telegrams were received from friends far and near. The happy couple leave this evening for Te Aute, where they will be the guests of Archdeacon Williams.