WEDDING BELLS AND COUNTRY SOCIALITIES.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1440, 5 October 1899, Page 20

WEDDING BELLS AND COUNTRY SOCIALITIES.

kSifti wie&ding? dtfTmi^ki'iaiereslMarthe .diss JK" trict took ,place at ; -Sayioiari^-'eJxurchp. September 27th. : \P. Pratt, eldest son 6f P. Pratt;-'Esq.v Snth.- E. . r ; *Whiahaw;;-:'~Bec6ri9J datigbtefv.of : : Hf.- Y\" ;-::- ,\yhisMaw/'Esq.,,-of* f The Bev A. SV~Lnnis e; J;6riesperformedthe [ r ';- .the,, S9rciGe e be.ing fully choral, fj'j " r andythe7 church" .was prettily decorated. *- ~''The "bride, "who was given .away . by her r • father, was prettily dressed in, cream silk, "* "trimmed "with e'atiri, and chiffon, and a. rr' floral toque and.carried a beautiful bou- < quet of white spring flowers and ferns. - The bridesmaids were. Miss Hilda Whishaw, who was -dressed*in white with green rib- «; ; bon,--and carrjed a-pretty : bouquet; Miss .. • Khoda Whishaw (sister of .the bride) and ,''-..- Miss Edith Best (cousin of. the bride),;who '■if i" both wore pretty dresses with yel- !&"'" lpw ribbon, and carired baskets.of flowers. - : -The bridesmaids wpre pretty white picture L "" hats. Mr TV. M. Whishaw. acted as. groomsman The.-bride's mother was attired in dark blue, and wore a,bonnet of black and pink, and carried a bouquet of pink anemones with white satin streamers. '"'''■ After the ceremony the bridal party and ■ -guests-drove, to■'/* Monriha,*' where- they *'- were - entertained at a sumptuous wedding I- breakfast. ;The bride and bridegroom left i: ; during'the afternoon amid' showers of rice r ; and good, wishes for their home at Colyton. :*'•*'-'The bride's travelling dress was green cloth "- , with creahi silk vest and toque to match. " TThe bride; who was very popular, received '',"\ a large number 'of handsome and useful .... presents, some coming from'England, lr«- .'. land and" Russia. ' " ...;'■".; ";. ",..:.■>■'.■''' *"';;. '".. * ' ;";*•■,'. * .... : *'„' tfl •^Ci'ir:TiielEtetahiina ; Masterton Debating Societies on Thursday evening debated the subject ''Arbitration v. War-'' The visi- :. „ . tors supported arbitration, whilst their op- " 7 porients''argued in favour of war.- Mr W. ' y ,Tjt£. .Jackson., pre sided'; • Eketak'una was re.:'.''.''presented ""by Dr Miirray Aynsley, Revs '"..' * -Walker and' Dawson, and Mr A.. Vile, ..whilst Messrs A. P. Rawson, Colway, ;,-' Dbi&n,. and-. Cargiil ..appeared for .the Ma.s'"7* tertoh. society.. On the' issue being, put " to the .meeting, arbitration carried, the day by a majority of three. '■"-''' ; -■' , s ,* ~ * _, ' * . ' * # r _ ' * •rfvMr F.H ; . Gibbons, manager of the Bank i- 'of.New Zealand at Marton, has been" trans- 1 -.,"' ~ferred to. the. Palmerst-on' North branch. i. carries with him the hearty' ; . .v.gpocf -wishes : ' of "Ma'rtoniah's. ' ' * * *s. ■ , . * ■ :••• : ' "A "social" in connection with the ,'. Catholic Church, was...held, at Mangaweka. it ; last. weak,, to welcome Rev Father Le ~ Croix,' The;halkwas. packed, and' an en- - - joyable.evening was spent.' 'A dance was j:d held'affer the "sooiai/'■ Music was sup,.j plied.'by Messrs/ F..' S te wart' (piano) and ,;.:Albert;(accordeon).'" Mr M. Crowley made ■: s raic .efficient .master,oi: - ceremonies. ' large, number .of, friends witnessed the' • r - marriage of. Miss,iAnnie ■:■-* McVay,- eldest IX Uaughtea.* o f - the ,-ia'tev Ma &_e()i-ge ~Mc Vay, and Mr J..JEL.Siran, ; sou of Mr G. ll'i. Swart, whica-took place.4it,the Napier . ; last \veek-- .'Deair Hovell per-- , formed the ceremony,, and-the bride, who wan given away by.her .uncle, Mr J. C. McVay/Hvas attended by Miss'Jago and •i- '.Miss Nellie as bridesmaids. Mr .' HvOxley, of Auckland, QLCtecl as besh man. ■ . The happy couple, le.tc, subseciue'ntly for : c .the couiiiry. on taking with theni the "heart Lest" wishes .of-, their : humerou3 acquaintances: Many valuable 'r presents have be3n.se.nj to. Mr and Mrs 1 :....S\vaii. . •..-: '.'s ''. ■; j I.:'} :';;: ';.: '.: -• ;.?, '■• .: ': .•-■,■•.-;*•.•,-; - : .,'.- *■/ :./:•; -,*. ..;••* . '-> i u A pleasing: fltnct-ibh- took place at Palmerston North" laibfc 1 week,-•when" -Mr H. Downey, "wllorhas~been~transferred to the Railway Department ia the Auckland district, was x*resented with a handsome -clock. There were about forty present, :.» 'and: the presentation was made by Mr T. .:_ Wilson, who. spoke in. eulogistic terms of the many gcod qualities" possessed by tin 'recipient. Mt Downey returned thanks '" ■ in an appropriate speech. - Mr Scott (locomotive foreman), Mr Drummond (clerical), -and Messrs Cavanagh and Catterick (trafT fie)-added a few words of kindly reference 'to the esteem in which Mr Downey was " - ; held,-and -of -the.-gooct i wishes- of all for ;' hisfuture success;. .:■;• ■ ..'•;' ' ''.";'.. ''» '■•'" .:•■■*;'•> '■'■ ,* . ■. !v- " *•?': The Dddfeilbw3' : r * social "/at. Nelson last 1 week "was largely attended, and proved so -successful that t it has-been decided to hold ipj "another " social '% in .about two, weeks' . time.' Songs' were ! given lif Misses East, -r McGee, and. Wehley, Bros. Molle.r and I'thevinusic 1 'the v inusic r fbr the dancing. * * * •«• * # At a muster,of, the.Rangitikei Rifles in the Drill Hall last week, Mrs Nicol, on behalf of the-ladies of Marton, presented :■•.■•;■;■ a.i Gaatnpioh Rifle ;Belt to the company. Captain Batten returned thanks on behalf :r rof ..the company, and three cheers Avere given for the ladies of Marton. The belt is to be fired for annuallyi; the distances ancl regulations to be decided by the Volunteer Committee. ■ - * : " ' *• •'." '.'*', - The Inglewood Cricket Club's plain and fancy dress ball, which was held- in the parish hall, Inglewood, last week, was a conspicuous success. Some sixty or eeventy couples-wei'e present. The hall was moat tastefully decorated with bunting, Chinese lanterns, evergreens, mirrors, pictures, and cricket material. The stage • !was set out as a drawing-room, from which the onlookers were able to obtain a good view of the dancers. The music was supplied by Mr D. McKinnon Bain's orchestra. An excellent supper was provided by lady friends of the club, and the ladies' eom!.:nhiaittee (Mesdames H. J. Julian and-Giles, and Misses Nicholla.'and. Garrington) deserve credit for the way in which the supperarrangements were carried out.. "■." -i"-": '.'"#" - : -' * ■'. ' * .' A , r . *t «■ '* The Liberal Football Club held its first annual " social" at -Featherston last week, .. and despite' the; inclement weather a large number were present.;. Visitors were pre- ' sent from Carterton, Tauhere-

cilia •?.-*•■ ~<l tu- -t/t<n? '■'s.-ii'.-':'p-t-\jL - T-;;i"ii;__ : mkau,' and' ing-the evening, songsfAVjeresung by Messrs, BickhellV TJ T. M.' Hornsby, L. Keys -ana others."'Excellent'music was by Alve; and' Messrs' Carfvon and r : U Burt- 'The.-M^s^',: .Tas BTehdersoh; M SVvndy..an;a,H;.iTutb er ?- Supper was laid in and a tea buffet was proyide'd in tne dressing-Fborms •on c 'the £ 'stage.;.-5- / i '-;-. r . * ' - * J* "■-,.*--.;-..-'_—.*.-"-* " v ' r "enjovable','*' social " and "dance ,was «iven by. the. Loyal Hastings- Lodge iast Thursday evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. The attendance was not large, the wet weather no doubt being responsible for. the absence of a large number of people. .Dancing was kept up till "about two o clock to splendid music supplied by Miss. Caulton. * - * * ■*•:* "-The marriage of Mr F. J. Piesse to Miss Irbv Cole, only daughter of Dr Cole, of Gisborne, was celebrated la3t week at the residence of the bride's parents in thepreisence of-some forty or fifty guests. The Rev J. G. Paterson officiated. -The..bride was tastefully attired in a dress of pale grev and white silk with the orthodox-veil and orange blossoms. She was attended bv Miss Alice Evans, whilst Mr B. J- Fox officiated as groomsman. At'the conclusion of the ceremony the guests were entertained at afternoon tea by Dr and Mrs Cole. The young couple were the recipients of a large number of presents. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome gold brooch. * # *: * . * . Oa Wednesday, the 27th September, Miss Katherine Philips, of Feildiag (late ot Rongotea), was married to Mr A. De Ath, of Palmerston. The ceremony, which was performed by the Rev Mr Murray, took place at the residence of. the brides, parents, the drawing-room being artistically decorated for the. occasion. The bride, who was given away by her father,, was dressed in a navy "blue serge costume; silk vest,- trimmed with lace, and toque to match. : Shewas attended by her.sister. Miss Lily Philips, who.was prettily dressed in white: Mr-Sowerby acted as best man. After the ceremony afternoon tea was partaken of, and then the happy couple left amidst showers of rice and good wishes bv the afternoon train for Palmerston, where they will reside. The presents were both numerous and useful. i- At St. : Peter's Church, Upper Willis street, Wellington, on Wednesday afternoon, 27th September, Mr W. J. Adiuuns, of Messrs Aulsebrook and Co., was married to Miss Carrie Banks, eldest daughter.of Mr G. W. Banks, of Kaiw'arra. The bride, who wore an ivory satin dress and orthodox wreath and veil, was given-away by her father. The bridesmaids were Miss Maud Banks, sister of the bride, Miss Isabel Adnams, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Burne, of Bulls, Miss Field, of Oakiangi, the Misses Gomer (2), and Miss Elsie Dimock, cousin of the bride, all wearing rings, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr George Redmond was best man, the Rev W. C. Waters being the officiating clergyman. A reception was afterwards held.at 89, Epum street, a large number of guests being present. The bridal party left by the afternoon train en route -for V/anganni, where the honeymoon is to be spent.- i.he following is the list of presents-.—Bridegroom to bride, ring; bride to bridegroom, dressing case; bridegroom to bridesmaids, rings; Mr Adnams, cheque; Mrs Adnams, cheque and clock; Mr J. Adnams, cheque;* Mr E. J." Riddifor'd, silver butter dish; R. E. McDougal (Christchurch), cheque; Captain Lovedav, silver breakfast qruet; Freeman R. Jackson and Co., set of silver spoons and tongs; Mr and Mrs R.M. Mason (Christchurch), silver serviette rings; Mr and Mrs'Dimock (England, grandparents of bride), cheque; Miss Dimcck (England), cheque; Mr ancl Mrs W. Dimock, cheque; Mr and Mrs V. Dimock, tea service; Mr and Mrs A. Dimock, dinner service; : Mr Skinner, wool rug; Mr G. A. Chapman (Hutt), pair silver cake dishes; Mr Ct. Redmond, cheese dish; Madame and Misses Cope, silver olive spoon and fork; Mrs H. Field, salad bowl and vases; Miss Taku Field vases, cake dishes and shaving cup; Miss Ross, bouquets; Mr Brooks, .silver cake dish; Mr and Mrs Mack, ornaments; Mr and Mrs W. H. Martin (Hawera), Sliver serviette rings; Mr T. N. Adnams, set of carvers; Miss M. Banks, afternoon tea service; Miss J. Burn, silver salt cellars: employees of Aulsebrook and Co., marble clock; Mr and Mrs C. Luxford, coalscuttle; Mr J. H. Hollow, pair of steel engravings, silver matchbox and cigarette-holder; Mr and Mrs J. E. Henrys, oak and silver but-ter-dish ; Mr and Miss Lane (Christchurch), silver bread fork; Mrs and Miss M. Martin, shield mirror; Mr and Mrs Gomer (Hawera), house linen; Mr and Mis W. Durrell, silver dessert knives and forks; Miss Adnams, silver butter dish; Miss I. Adnams, cake dish and tumblers;. Miss M Adnams, sardine dish- and jcheese dish; Mr and Mrs ' C. Henderson, silver and ruby jam dish; Miss Manning, dessert service; Mr and Mrs J. Hunter (Christchurch), oak and silver salt cellars; Mr and Mrs Rigarlsford silver candlesticks; Mr and Mrs C.Simpson (Christchurch), silver serviette rings; Mr and Mrs W. Bowden (Christchurch), silver egg cruet; Mr J. Willis, silver butter dish; Mr Woodmass, case oi wine; Mrs Fraser, serviettes; The Boys at No. 6, The Terrace, pipe and case; Mr Greer (Tawa Flat), silver sugar scuttle; Messrs A". J. and D. Greer, smoker s companion; Mr and Mrs W. Curtis, silver breakfast cruet; Mr H. Hurrell, Dresden and silver cake basket; Mr H. pickle jar; Mr ancl Mrs Hawlev (Blenheim), silver bread fork; Miss H. Durrell, cosy and mats: Miss Heald (FeiUliUg), handkerchief satchet; Mr W. Smart, silver and Dresden dish ; Mr and Mrs Gadsby, lamp; Mis* Benge, ornaments; Mrs Nicholson (Otaki), trav-cloth and mantel-drape; Mr H. Hillmer (Feilding), silver jam dish; Mr and Mrs McArtney, fire-irons; Mrs Arrowsmith, work basket; Mr and Mrs Spurdle (Wanganui), tray cloth; Mr Gosling, silver jam spoon; Miss Graham (Hawera), tray cloth; Mrs Hollier (Feilding), cushion -'Mr and Mrs Wakeman, ruby and,silver salad bowl; Miss Bloomfield (Sydney), d'oyles; Miss Johnson, plate baskets; Mr and Mrs R. Gillespie (New Plymouth) foot-stools; Misses I. and G. Gomer (cushion); Mr Baudinet. vases; Miss W. Lally a "ornaments; Mrs E. Allen (Feilding), cosy;- Mr M. McCallum, set of irons and kitchen utensils;

dish ; 'G v McCallum,. teapot; ,Miss ,Mt t *McCalivini f 'jam dishes tray eloshs; Mr and; Mrs FT Pettengill, ruby glass-jug a'ud^tumbleT's<r'Misses.Thonrson, ■ rray and .Miss M. i),ninell 7 ; c.iishion;. huinerins "otlierpresehts.' ;,; '.; ; '.-' "\:.-