Marriage of Miss Nellie M'Kenzie.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XIX, Issue 5953, 24 May 1894, Page 3

Marriage of Miss Nellie M'Kenzie.

m Shag Point was en feU yesterday on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Nellie M'Kenzie, youngest daughter of the Hon. John M'Kenzie, Minister for Lands to Mr Maurice P. Cameron, son of the late Mr Robert Harvey Cameron, of Glasgow, and head of the firm of Cameron and Christie, Wellington. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's father at Heatbfield. The grounds, which are situated in a valley surrounded by the Shag Point Hills, had been specially done up for the occasion, and looked very nice, the trees and shrubs, notwithstanding the winter season, presenting quite a gay sight, as if to celebrate the event. The ceremony, which took place in the drawing-room, was performed by the Rev. Mr Christie (Waikouaiti), assisted by the R~-\ Mr Clark (Palmerston). The room v,»s tastefully decorated with white chrysanthemums. Punctually at two o'clock the bridal party entered to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March. The bride was dressed in Bengaline silk trimmed with lace, with shoes to match, and carried a handsome bouquet of white flowers and heather. She wore a gold brooch of quaint design set in pearl?, the gift of Dr Cahill, of Wellington, and a gold bell bangle, presented by Mr Robert Leckic, also of Wellington. The bridesmaids. Miss Mina M'Kenzie (sister of the bride?. Miss Barbara Ross (Dunedin) and Miss Lily Campbell (Invercargill), wore pretty dresses of cream crepon trimmed with white lace, and carried gold bangles with padlocks and initials, the present of the hndesroom. Mr W. F. Hih>oii. of Wellington, late of Jedburgh, Scotland, officiated as beat man, and the bride was given away by her father. The wedding breakfast was spread in a marquee erected in the grounds, which proved a very agreeable change from the orthodox style. Over 100 f uests sat down to an elaborate display of edibles, and not at all bashful in the face of circumstances, although upset by the sentimentality of the situation, did full justice to them. The following toasts were proposed, and duly honored : "The Bride and Bridegroom," proposed by the Premier, and responded to by Mr Cameron; "The Host and Hostess." proposed by the Hon. W. Montgomery, and responded to by the Hon. J. M'Kenzie; "The Bridesmaids," proposed by the Hon. J. G. Ward, and responded to by Mr W. F. Htlson ; " Absent Friends," proposed by Mr J. F. M. Fraser, and responded to by MrT. Duncan. M.H.R. : "The Ladies," proposed by Mr M'Kerrovv, and responded to by Mr Gilruth; " The Family," proposed by the Rev. Mr Christie, and responded to by the Hon. J. M'Kenzie; " The Clergy," proposed by the Premier, and responded to by the Rev. Mr Clark. Telegrams regretting their inability to be present, but sending greetings and every hope for the future happiness and prosperity of the bride and bridegroom, were received from about 50 ladies and gentlemen who had been invited, amongst whom were the Hon. J. Carrol!. Sir Robert Stout, Sir P. Buckley, Mr Pirant. M.H.R., Mr O'Hara Smith, and Mr T. Kennedy Macdonald. There was a beautiful display of presents received from friends in England and Scotland, and in New Zealand from the North C:»pe to Stewart's Island. The library wis completely stocked with them, and resembled ereatly a jeweller's shop. The variety of the articles presented was unique, and one would suspect that there had been collusion in the choice of them. Everything from the proverbial knives and forks to the proverbial clock was represented. The following is a detailed list of them : Stiver cake basket, Rev. Father Donnelly, Wellington Pink satin sachet, Mrs M'Crae, Wellington Gold belt bracelet, Mr Robert Leckie, Wellington Pearl bangle, Silver bread fork, antimacassar, Mrs Hales, Wellington Otk and silver batterdiah, Mr and Mrs Gow, Palmeraton Sttver batter knives, Mr and Mrs Fraser, Shag Point Cheqnc/Mra Captain Fraser, Dnnedin Table linen, Mrs Urqnhart, Falmereton Hand-paintsd desert service, Dr and Mre Macgrcgor, Wellington Travelling rag, Mr and Mrs Caldwell, Wellington Cheque. Mr and Mrs James M'Kerrow, '.Vetlington Stiver hot-water kettle and stand, Mr and Mrs H. M. Hayward, Wellington Photo frame, Miss M. M'Grcgor, Wellington Stiver hot-water kettle and stand, Mr and Mra Campbell, Invercargill Stiver rt3h-sliec and fork, Miss Campbell, Invercargill Plash cushion, Miss Lily Campbell, Invercargill Hand-painted panel, Miss Barbara Ross, Dunedin Plush sunflower wall-decoration, Miss Jessie Ross, Dtmedin Plash cushion. Mi?ses M'Leod, Bnshcy Silver biscuit barrel, Mr and Mrs M'Leod, Bushy Opera hood, Mis 3 Randle, Shag Point Stiver card case, Mr and Mrs Randle, Shag Point Cheque, Mr.T. M- M'Kenzie, Shag Point Maltese lace handkerchief, Miss Mina M'Kenzie, Shag Point Morocco handbag, and silver jam spoon, Mrs M'Donald, Palmerston Butter cooler and knife, Mr D. M'Donald, Palmerston Salt cellars and silver, Mrs Riddle, Palmerston Preserve dish, mounted horseshoes, and set doyleys, Mi 33 Riddle, Palmerston Stiver tea and coffee service and tray, Lands Office, Otago Hot-water kettle on stand, Hon. Officials Lands Office, Otago Cheque, a friend Chcqrtc, Mr T. Y. Dnncan, M.H.R., Oamaru Preserve dishes, Mr and Mrs Johnston, Shag Point Crown Derby tea service, Mra W. F. Hilson, Wellington Cabinet of cutler}' and silver spor.ns and forks, Mr and Mrs E. J. Stout, Birmingham, England Afternoon tea service, Dr Ganc, Christchurch Silver and ivory paper knife, Mr George Mec, Wellington Plush cushion, Meade, Dunedin Pair of fans, Miss M'Lellan, Dunedin Blanket and do-leys, Mr and Mrs J. M'Donald, Palmerston Painted glove and handkerchief sachet, Mrs J. C. Brown, Lawrence Gold bangle, Mr Thomas M'Kerrow, Dunedin Silver candlesticks, Mr and Mrs J. F. M. Fraser, Dunedin Silver butter kuivc3, Mrs Fraser, Bushey Pair of slippers, Miss Eva Handle, Shag Point Stiver teaspoons, Miss Clarke, Shag Point Photo frames, Mr and Mrs J. C. Scott, Timaru Silver egg stand, Mr and Mrs A. Munro, Balclutha Silver sandwich server, Mrs Francis, Wellington Case silver dessert knives and forks, Mr and Mrs Goodley, Shag Point Stiver cream jug an • sugar basin, Mr James and Miss Ross, Kartigi Case of silver afternoon teaspoons, Mr H. M. Gore, Wellington Silver hot water can, Mr and Mrs Thomas Garrard, Christcburch Silver cruetstand, Mr ana Mrs Robertson, Palmerston Silver cake-basket, Mrs P. M'Leod, Green Valley Silver toast-rack, Mr and Mrs J. D. Ross, Pebbley Brook Diamond ring, Mr G. Ross, Wellington Salad bowl, Mr and Misses Mee, Timaru Pair Doulton-ware vases, Mr W. F. Christie, Wellington Inlaid butler's tray, Mrs Creaße, Wellington Plate, cup and saucer, Mrs James Rodger, Christchurch Morocco leather travelling case, Stock Department, Wellington Table linen, Mrs John Wills, Christchurch Morocco-bound "Burns? Works," Mr and Mrs Amelias Smith, Wellington

Preserve dish, Mrs Trask, Nelson Bible, Mr P. M'Leod, Green Valley Tartan rosette, gold centre, Mr and Mrs Campbell, Nelson Pair card trays, Mr Thomas Cameron, Glasgow, Scotland Inlaid table, Mr R H. Edwards, Wellington Case of silver salt cellars and spoons, Mr A M'Kerrow, Hampden Silver and Donlton-ware fruit-stand, Mr and Mrs O'Hara Smith, Wellington Silver and cut-glass claret jug, Mr and Mrs Thomas Rose, Wellington Two pairs LotU3-\vare vase 3, Mr and Mrs Kennedy Macdonald, Wellington Silver and cut glass epcrgne centre piece, Messrs Walker and Hall, Sheffield, England Clock and pair candle sticks, Mr and Mrs Meek, Wellington Easel and photo., M 133 Hetty Crease, Wellington Hand-painted opal plaque, Miss Crease, Wellington Pair ivory inlaid Japanese panels, Miss Dotchen, Glasgow, Scotland Doulton ware flower vase, Mr and Mrs A. Dorset, Wellington Pair Minton ware vases, Mr and Mrs J. D. Ritchie, Wellington Framed steel eDgraring, Mrs and Miss Jessie Dann, Wellington Framed steel engraving, Mrs M'Menamen, Wellington Water colored framed pictures, Mr and Mrs T. Kennedy Macdonald, Wellington Pair brass candle brackets, Mr and Mrs Alfred Dunk, Wellington Enlarged bromide photo, Mr D. Ross, Welton Pinsh enshion and pocket, Mre M'Kenzie, Palmerston Silver gont» and stand, Miss Fleming, Shag Point Pair fretwork photo stands and glove box, Mr and Mrs Canton, Lyttelton Toddy kettle, Mrs Welsh, Shag Point Hand-p.dnted mirror in plush frame, Miss K. Fagan, Oamaru Pair plu.-h mirror wall brackets, Mr and Mrs T. Dixon, Wellington Silver bread fork, Mr and Mrs H. G. Smith, Timaru Lizard skin card case, Mr Gilruth, Wellington Pair feather cushions, Mrs Balfour, Ngapara Hand-painted brackets, Miss Balfour, Ngapara Mahogany sideboard and table and silver spoon and linen, Mr 3 Elizabeth Cameron, Glasgow, Scotland Cheque, Mr J. B. Cameron, Glasgow, Scotland Maori carved walking stick, Mr Murray, Awarua Case silver afternoon tea spoons, Mr Robert 1 M. Robertson, Palmerston Case of silver serviette rings, fish slice and fork, Mr and Mrs J. Smith, Dunedin Silver cake basket, Mr and MrsC. Gillespie Palmereton Morning gown, Miss Annie Fleming, Bushey Phtsh cushion, Miss Helen Munro, Palmerston Cheque, Mr John Munro, Dnnedin Blanket, Mrs Coutt3, Pleasant Valley Set carvers and forks, Hon. R. J. Seddon Silver sugar and cream jug, Hon. W. Montgomery Counterpanes, Mrs George Ross, Dunedin Cheque, Mr John Mitchell, Pleasant Valley Cheque, Hon. J. G. Ward Eider down quilt, Mr and Mrs Kircaldie, Wellington Marble clock, employees of Messrs Cameron and Christie, Wellington Hand-painted cushion, Mrs Christie, Mel^ bourne Silver egg stand, Mr D. Ross, Meadowbanfc Dressing case, Hon. John MacGregor, Dtmedin Oak and silver liqueur frams, Mr J. C. M'Kerrow, Wairarapa Set Waverley Novels, Mr and Mrs R. Gardiner, Wellington Bride's bouquets, Mrs Cleve, Invercargill. The happy pair left for Oamaru en route for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent, by the evening train, and were treated to a right royal send-off. A piper played the whole company down to the train, where the spare minutes were beguiled by Scotch reels, Highland flings, and that ilk. The reserved carriage in which Mr and Mrs Cameron travelled to Oamaru had been beautifully decorated by the Railway Department with garlands of flowers, as were also the engines of all the trains passing Shag Point. Thi3, and the great enthusiasm evinced by the passengers is a tribute to a consistent member of a consistent Ministry. Salutes of fos signals were fired at all the stations along the route, the platforms of which were filled with cheering crowds. Mrs Cameron's travelling costume was of blue serge trimmed with black braid, with hat to match.