Wedding at Winton.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXII, Issue 6792, 18 January 1897, Page 1

Wedding at Winton.

- (Otago Witness). Oq Tuesday, 22ad ult., ab Trinity Church, Winton, a very pleasing ceremony took place, when Miss Bessie Norman, eldest daughter of Mr Thomas Norman, farmer, and Mr Hursfc, of Winton, were united in the bonds of wedlock by the llcv. W. Butt»rfield. The church waa beautifully decorated by friends of the bride, and a large bell of flowers hung just above where the bridal party stood. The church was crowded, seats being reserved in front for the invited guests. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore cream cashmere with trimmings of chiffon, orange blossoms, and satin ribbon streamers, and a long veil and wreath. The bridesmaids were the two sisters of the bride, the Blisses M. and J. Norman, and wore dresses of fawn lustre with trimmings of cream Lace and ribbons to match, largo creain hats, and each were a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. They all carried bouquets of white flowers with streamers of white ribbon. The bridegroom was attended by Mr W. Hartley, a3 best man. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to Mr Norman's residence, where the breakfast was laid in the dining room, and table after table sab down, and the usual toasts were given and responded to by the bridegroom. Shortly afterwards the young couple left for Invercargill en route to Oamaru, where Mr Hurst's relatives reside. The bride's travelling dress was navy blue serge with cream silk vest, and largo cream hat. The presents were numerous and costly.