CHORAL WEDDING.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 3648, 26 January 1899, Page 6

CHORAL WEDDING.

DR WILLIAM HENRY . PAEKES TO MISS MAUD BOSS. A wedding which has been looked for-, ward to with very much in’erest, especially in Wellington and Auckland, was solemnised at f-t. E'ef.er’s Church yester!ay. warn Dr "A ilii.im Henry Parkes, son of Air W. P»rites, of Chrislchurch, was married to Miss Maud El zabeth Rcss, -Ider daughter of Air John Ross, of Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewc-n. The bridegroom, who is now practising in Auckland. was atone timv in Wellington. The bride is very popular, and ns ever since her arrival in this city sheilas been a member if Sr.. Peter’s choir, the wedding ceremony was fully choral • The flee interior of the church had its effect enhanced by long red, white and blue bannerets bung between the side winlows ; and on the altar were beautiful bouquets of whitear.d scarlet flowers. For the -uests, who numbered nearly 300, the front halves of the two centre rows of pews were reserved. Every part of the building was crowded when the clergy and choir, just before half-past 1 o’clock, walked down one of the side aisles to the main entsranee. Dr F\ff<j, at. the organ, played appropriate music until the arrival of the bride, who was punctual. Then rhe hymn. “The Voice that Breathed p’rr Eden,” was given out. It was sung as a processional. A cross bearer headed the choir, who w<re followed by the clergy (the Bishop of Wellington, the Eev W. C. Waters and the Rev A. M. Johnson), after whom, carno the bridal party, the bride resting.cn her father’s arm. The vicar read the opening exhortation. and the marriage ceremony was pet formed by the Bishop. The psalm. “Beat! cranes,” was sung to a chant by Tones, and before the closing exhortation, which the vicar read, was sung the hymn, “ Now thank wo all our God.” "Whilst (he register was being signed, an Epiphany hymn was sung. 'J he bride was married in a very hand•omo dress of P'ory white hroche, which was trimmed with pearls and silk Alaltese lace. On one corner of the train was a horseshoe of orarge blossoms, and on the other a lover's knot contrived in white satin ribbon. She wore a veil and orange blossoms. Her jewellery included a diamond and pearl brooch, a present irom the bridegroom ; and a necklace of delicate gold strands supporting a handsome ptnrlant composed of large pearls, presented by Sir Frederick and Lady Sargood. 'i he bridesmaids were Mies Ethel Ross (sister of the bride). Miss Wise (Dunedin), Mies Parkes (sister of the bridegroom) and Bliss Bi-ott (Auckland). They wore dresses of white surah silk trimmed with white ■ chiffon sashes and laCe boleros; white chiffon hats, having white plumes in.them. Two, of the bridesmaids received from the bridegroom spray brooches of pearls, and the other two re- , ceived bird brooches of pearls, Mrs Eoss, mother of the bride, was attired in a costume of black moire antique, elegantly . trimmed with ciream, rdse-qnpk and jet; bonnet to match* Miss Glover, aunt of the bride, wore a tailor-made coslmuo of grey with white facings; white chiffon hat. The bridegroom .was attended by Air David Peacock, of Auckland, as best man, arid the groomsmen were .Messrs Fred Koss (brother cf the brido). Jack .Holmes and John Smith.

ChaTpfing.showpr bouquets were carried by the ladies of the bridal party. , In'the bride’s bouquet blooms of white cosmos, anemone' Japonica, nepbitos and souvenir roses, heaths, carnatic ns and begonias were tastefully arranged with light green foliage. From it hung showprs of white rosebuds, agapanthus, heaths and sweet peas, set off by bright green leaves. The bouquet was tied with white satin ribbon. Equally choice flowers were included in the bridesmaids’ bouquets, which were tied with streamers of yellow satin ribbon. The bouqpet carried by the mother of the hride was iii keeping with her costume, it being composed of pink and cream flowers, and finished, with cream watered ribbon. , , . _ The wedding march was played by Dr Fyffe as the bride and bridegroom made their way from the vestry down the central aiele to the main entrance. Just as they stepped into their carriage, which was drawn by two white horses,.the bellringers started a trierry peal. . A large crowd saw ib fj happy couple and the guests drive oil to “Inve"rlochy,” ; Abel Smith street.; Here a reception--was held, a large marquee having been pitched for the purpose cm the concrete tennis ground. The wedding cake was hexagonal in shape, and of. more than ordinary* size. Two silver galleries assisted to give it a height of some five feet. ■ It was elaborately .ornamented _with a filagree design and various hand-painted emblems of an appropriate character. The wedding presents, which were ' very numerous, were. in the drawing room. Some of the presents have been delivered at Auckland, where, after (he honeymoon. Dr and. Mrs Parkes will take up their residence. The latter’s going-away cos-• kirae js tailor-made, and is- a fawn : coatand skirt, faced with white moire silk; large Leghorn bat trimmed with; pink plumes, white ribbon and chiffon. Following is a list of the presents received in ."Wellington,::— Mr and Mrs E’. Anderson, Doulton vase- Mrs A. Anderson, Doulton vase. HcV "W. and Mrs Baumber, a picture; Mr and Mrs Boyes, ebony hall brushes; Mrs and Mrs Blanchard) Doulton cruet; Mr and Mrs L. Benjamin (Auckland), silver serviette rings ; Mr and-the Misses Burt (Dunedin), pair silver P e PP er castors; Judge and Mrs Butler, vase, Mrs Ballantyno, Tennyson s poems bouna in morocco ; Captain Babot, throe sdve fern, vases! Mb and Mrs Butfcr (Melbourne), silver fish shoe and dork, Mr and Mrs Brown (Dunedin), two silver ehtree dishes; Mrs H. and the Misses Blundell* hand-painted mirror and Japimcso' fem-stand; Mr J-, Mrs, and the Misses Blundell, two Doulton. , 'Messrs I W. ■ and G.Bethuno, silvern toast rack ; Mr and'Mrs Brett (Auckland), oxidised silver inkstand, and candlesticks Miss Brett (Auckland), picture; Mr and Mrs' Butt,' silver salt’ collars and pepper castor; Mr and Mrs T - Blundell, silver and china pudding bowl; Mr and Mrs Bristow, a picture; Mr, Mrs and Miss Barnett, art cosy ; Mr and Airs Maughan Barnett, musician’s birthday book; iur and Mrs Bond (Auckland), silver sugar basin; Mr and Mrs A. Brett (Auckland), sob of silver apostle tea service. Mr and Miss Campbell, silver gong and silver and Doulton biscuit barrel; Mr Martin Chapman, embossed silver-backed hand-glass; Mr and Mrs Garrison, carriage clock; Miss Campbell (Melbourne), three books; Mr and Mrs Clift, largo vaso; Miss Cossar (Auckland), silver and pearl pickle-fork and breadfork; Dr and Mrs Chappie,, umbrella stand; Mr Coney, picture; Air and Miss Coates, two silver photo frames and sdver jewel' box; Mr and .Mrs T. Cotter (Auckland), silver sugar and cream stand; Air and Alra W. B. Clarkson (Christchurch), colonial travelling vug. Air, Airs and Aliss Donald (Auckland), pair of silver candlesticks; Air and Airs J. Duncan, embossed silver fruit spoons; Air and Airs J. Duthie, sot of carvers and fish slice and fork in silver and horn; Air and Airs A. E. Devore (Auckland), silver and glass jam dishes. Air Justice and Airs Edwards, diamond pin; Air and All’s J. Ewen (London) oil painting : Air and Airs Evans (Dunedin), “Church Praise” and prayer books; Air and Airs Ewen, oil painting. Air and Sirs Finlayson (Auckland), two Doulton statues; Air and Airs Fccke, cut glassi and silver scent bottles; Air and Airs Fenwick (Dunedin), silver fruit spoons; Aliss J. Fish, (Dunedin), silver sweet dish; Dr and Airs Fell, silver photo frame; Dr Fyffe, pair solid silver

ivy-leaf salt cellars ; Air and Airs Furby (Auckland), silver hot water jug; Dr and Airs Fitchett, silver-mounted puffboxes.

Air Gibbs (Christchurch), silver mustard pot; Airs Glendinning (Napier), silver manicure set; Air and Airs Gale, silver and cut glass fruit dish: Air J. Greenfield, silver chain purse; Airs and the Alisses Gibson, Honiton -lace tray cloth; Miss Grant, carved tray; the Alisses Greenfield, case with silver button hooks and shoehorn, set of tray cloths, cosy, and d’oyley; Air, Airs, and the Alisses Griffiths (Wanganui), large vase; Air and Airs Goldie (Auckland), two silver jams spoons. Air and Aliss Harcourt, silver specimen vases; Air and Airs Hislop, copy of Tennyson’s poems; Air and Airs Haybittle, two silver candlesticks; Air and Airs Harleuch, / silver, ebony and glass, butter dish ; Air, Airs and the Alisses Hargreaves (Christchurch), silver and wood bread plate; Air and Airs Hams (Christchurch), silver - mounted salad bowl; Captain and Mrs ..Hume, set of silver teaspoons : Air and Airs Helliwell (Auckland), carriage clock; Alessrs and Aliss Hoimes, sot of fruit knives and forks; Airs and the Alisses Hall, silver and glass cruet and Honiton lace tie ; Air and Airs Hayward, silver tea service and pearl opera glasses; Air, Mrs. and u.o Alisses Holland (Auckland), silver pieservers; Air and Airs Halos,' pearlhandled silver bread-fork. “Inverlochy ” Tennis Club, silver none, in the form of tennis iiet, racquet and hall. . Air and Airs S. Clarke Johnston, twe pictures. Air and Airs Kirkcaldie, silver entree dish; Alessrs S. and B. Kirkcaldie and Alisses Kirkcaldie, pearl and silver fish slice and fork; Air and Airs Kennedy, a picture ; Air and Airs Komber. silver and glass fruit dish; Air and Airs Kinsey (Christchurch), satin handkerchief sachet. Air and Airs Litchfield, silver cruetstand ; Air Luxford, silver and glass jam dish; Air and Airs Leslie, pair silver serviette rings; Air and Airs Luing, two silver pie-dishes; Mr, Mrs and Aliss Leech, silver fruit spoons; Air and Mrs Lyons, a picture; Mr, Airs and the Misses Lockie, set of silver tea spons. Dr and Airs AlacGregor and the Alisses AlaoGregor, Belleek tea service; Dr and Airs Alackin, silver salt cellars; Mr and Airs Allies, four silver salt cellars; Mr and Airs E. W. Alills, silver egg-stand: Air and Airs Maudesley, silver sugar; basin, tongs and spoons; Air, Mrs, Air D. and Miss McKellar, silver sugar basin : Air and Aliss Alitchell (Dunedin), dressing case and sot of embossed silverbacked brushes; Mr and Airs McLellan, set of ivory and silver fruit knives; Airs AlcLellan, cut glass and silver claret jug; Mr and Airs Alocrc (Christchurch), Doulton. tea service; Mr and Mrs Alorrison , (Dunedin), travelling rug and strap; Air J. Alills, silver hot-water , jug; Mr auc Airs K. Alacdonald, 1 silver glass and ebony jam dish; Dr’ Martin silver-mounted scent bottle;

Air and Miss Pearce, silver : teapot stands; ■ Miss Parkes (Christchurch), two hand-painted opal plaques; Mr D. Peacock (Auckland), marble clock and set of silver teaspoons; Mr and Mrs J. Parke,s (Petone), silver and Doulton grape dish 1 ; Mr and ■ Mrs Porter (Auckland); silver saltcellars. 1

Mr and Mrs John Ross, a cheque; Air Frank Ross, silver hot water kettle; Air Fred Ross, silver soup tureen; Aliss E b 'Ross, ice bucket; Mr E., Mrs, and Miss Richardson, silver and cut glass pickle jars; Air;and Mrs Rotherani, silver salt cellars;, Captain and • Mrs Rose,- photograph of “The Oxford Walk”; Miss N. Rose, silver sugar basin; Miss E. Rose, silver-mounted cut glass bottles;; Air and Mrs G. Ross, marble-clock; Mr and Mrs M. Ross, oil painting; the Alisses Reeve (Auckland), Bohemian glass dish; Rev. H. B. and Mrs Redstone, silver and china toast rack and butter dish.; .Air and Mrs Redstone, silver sugar basinq. Air and Mrs Rainger (Auckland), I large silver ice-jug; Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Reid, pair silver candlestick’s and two lace d’oyleys. Sir Frederick arid Lady Sargood (Melbourne), gold necklace and large pearl pendant; Air and Airs ,P. Sargood (Dunedin), silver and oak tray;_ Air aid Airs E. Strange (Christchurch). Doulton ware vase;' St. Peter’s Church choir, wood and silver salad bowl, two salt’cellars and mustard pot-to match; Air, Airs and the Alisses Stafford, pair silver dishes; Air and Airs !Somerville, ebony, silver; and glass jam dish ; Air and Airs J. Smith, barometer; Air A. P. and Air J. Smith, silver and Doulton cream and sugar basin;Mr, Airs and Aliss Stuart, two pictures; Mrs A. Stewart (Auckland), silver and bora fish slice and fork; Air and Mrs Strang (Shannon), silver photo frame; Mr, Airs and the Alisses Simpson, silver entree dish and glass and silver scent bottle; Wellington employees of Sargood, Son and Ewen, case of silver arid pearl fruit knives and forks, silver fruit and bon-bon dishes, nutcrackers, grape scissors, "etet.; Christchurch employees of Sargood, Son and Ewen, solid brass fender and fire irons ; Dunodin employees" of Sargood, Son and Ewen, two oil paintings by Alouttray. J Dr and Mrs Tripo, two cut glass and silver ' scent bottles; Air, Mrs and the Alisses Thompson (Auckland), silver knife rests and sugar basin; Mr and _ Airs Tews’ey (Auckland, French china fruit service: Air, Airs, Air M., and Aliss Tolhurst, gold, cable bangle; Airs Taylor, silver and ivory bread fork : Air and Airs T. Turnbull, silver and Doulton, fruit! dish and spoon; Airs, Air. and .Aliss Trimnoll, silver jam spoon and butter knife. Airs Vennell, silver toast rack.

The Bishop of Wellington and Airs Wallis, silver photo frame; Air and Airs W. Wood (Auckland), silver entree dish ; Mrs and the . Misses -Williainsp silver and Doulton biscuit barrel; ’Air and Airs Wilbefoss, sugar basin; Mr . and Miss Wyett (Greytown), plate glass table centre flower stand; Air and Airs Watson, three silver bon-bou dishes; Mr Airs, and Miss Wise , (Dunedin), complete tea service; Air and Miss Wales (Diinedin), pair. of. silver .knife.rests and pair of silver serviette rings; Miss Wilson (Alelbourne),' butter dish; Mr P. Wood (Christchurch), silver photo frame; Mr and Airs Wilson (Auckland), set of carvers; Mr and Airs Wilson (Wellington). Doulton bowl; the Misses Wise (Dunedin), a picture; Wellington Bowling Club, Limoges dinner service. Dr and Airs Youpg, silver and glass butter dish; Mr Arthur Young, ruby glass flower stand ; Air W. Young (Dunedin), pair of silver serviette rings.