WEDDING AT HEATHFIELD.

Otago Witness, Issue 2241, 11 February 1897, Page 30

WEDDING AT HEATHFIELD.

A very pretty wedding wa* celebrated yesterlay afternoon at Heatbfitld, the residence of jhe Hon. John M'Keuzie, Minister for Lands, the contracting parties being Miss Mina ftl'Kenzie (second daughter of the Hon. J. M'KenEie) and Mr Ernest Atkinson (son of the liite Mr Edward Bland Atkinson). The bridesmaids were Mi^s Atkinson (cister of the bridegroom) and Miss Maggie O*mpbtll (Invercargill), while Messrs H. W. Roll and W. H. iftoxby (cousin of the bridegroom) acted sis groomsmen. The Rev. Mr Clurke, of Palmerston, was the officiating clergyman The ceremony took place on the lawn in tront ot the re*idence, the bridal party s-tauding underneath a triumphal bower which had beeu •srected for the occasion. Mr Urquhart contributed music on tbe bagpipes. There were a large number of visitors pres- nt from various parts of the colony, amongst tbtm being the Hon Jameß Carroll (Actftg Colonial Secretary), the Hon. W. C. Walker (Minister for Education), the Hon. J. G. Ward, Messrs T. Y. Duncan aud T. Purata M H R.'s. A. Le« Smith, H. Clark, W. D*llas, J. P. Maitl&nd, J. F. M. Fraser, J Gilrutb, T. K. Mucdouald (Wellington), J M'Kerrow, A. M'K^trow, A. Burron, N Fleming, A. Gillies, and Dr King (Auckland). The bride wa? attired in a handsome pearl duche-sse satin gown with a plain demi-trained skirt, and a folded bodice tastefully trimmed with chiffon and the uiu*l orange bloeeorns. The travelling costume consisted of a blue cett knd ekirt with a cream vest, in which ehe looked j>»rticularly smart. The brid«Hir»aids were gowned with cream, relieved with buttercup jathes. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a haud«ome diamond brooch, and to the bridesmaids handsome gold baDgles set with diamond* and rubies. The presents were verj numerous and costly, and came from all parts of New Zealand. The bride' 6 parents presented a pair of enlarged photo*, of themselves, beautifully framed. Tbe Hon. Mr H'Kenzie'a colleagues in the Ministry ftcnt an exceedingly handsome oak cabinet lontainiog a. complete set of dining room C.itlery of 100 pieces, and bearing the following inscription- — "Presented to Mi?s Mina M'Ket.z'.t t.ii the occasion of her marriage, February 9, 1897, by her father's colleague* — Hods. R. J. Seddon, A. J. Cadman. J. Carroll, W. G. Walker, T. Thompson, W Hall-Jones." fat members of the Otago Land Board sent a ■nil ue Queen Anne tea serv'ce in silver and also a silver cake basket, beautifully engraved. The wedding Cake was prtsented by Mr PearSon, of Palme rston, and was a very handeome sne Tt't- wedding breakfast was partaken of «n the lawn in a marquee which had been erected for the occasion. Tbe following toasts were proposed and duly honoured: — "The Bride and Bridegroom," proposed by the Hon. J. Carroll, responded to by tbe bridegroom ; ° The Bridesmaids," proposed by Mr Cunuingham and responded to by Mr Roll; "The Bride's jparents," proposed by Mr Arkla and J responded to by the Hon. John M'K^rzio: | "The Bridegroom's Mother," proposed by the ! Hon. Mr Walker and responded 'to by E. A. Atkinson ; " Tho Ladies," pro- • posed by the Hon. Mr Ward, aud responded to by Mr Gilruth ; and " Absent Friend*," pro- ; posed by Mr Fleming, s.nd re«ponded to by Mr §?. _K. Macddnald. The happy couple left in the Afternoon for the south. The honeymoon is to be spent at the Lakes. The following is a list of the presents :— Mr J. M. M'Kenzie, jun., cheque; Mr D. M'Kenzie, jun., cheque ■, Mr and Mrs M. P. Cameron, silver liqueur stand ; Master M. J. fil'Kenzie Cameron, set fireirous ; Master D. H. ■Cameron, bronze candlestick plaque ; Mrs Atkinson (mother of the bridegroum), dinner service ; Misses Atkinson, afternoon tea service ; Mr and Mrs E. A. Atkiueon, silver biscuit barrel ; Sirs A. Headland, afternoon tea spoons ; Mrs A. J. S. Headland, silver hot water jug; Mr Ewing, handsome gold - plated lamp ; Mr H. Koll, silver egg stand ; Mrs Hales (Wellington), silver jam dish and tray cloth ; Mrand Mrs A. B<»rrou (W-llington), silver knife and bread board Jli 0 Mewhiuney, silver afttrnoon tea and jam sdoods Mr A. Gillien (Hampden), oaken silver bisi uit barrel and teapot ; Mr and Mrs Cameron (P«ilmerston), set carvers ; Mr Boag (Chr.stchurch), silver breakfast cruet, fish knives and forks ; Mr and Mrs J. D. Ritcbie [Wellington), band-painted plaque framed in bluth ; Mr James Ross, set carvers in ivory ; Misses M'l.eod, silver serriette rings with initials ; Dr and Mrs fteale, silver afternoon tea spoon s ; Mies E. Ross, silver bread fork ; Miss M'Kerrow, tea set ; Miss Mary Krew, biscuit batrel; Mm W. 0. Walker (ChrUtcburch) set silver Ecißsow ; Mr and Mrs Fleming (Oain»ru), silvtr egg stand ; Mr and Mrs W. Watson (Wellington), afternoon teaspoons ; Mr aud Mrs M'Laren fPalmerston), silver honey dish ; Mr and Mrs Virtue (Waitnate), salad bowl ; Mr aud Mrs Arkle (Pdlmerston), gold chain bangle ; Mr W. F. Hilson, gold sleeve links ; Mr and Mrs Gow, *etof c.rrers ; Mr T. J. M'Kerrow, gold bangle, set in pe*-ls ai.d rubies ; Mr U. M'Uonald, gold brooch ; Miss Headland, silver serviette rings and oil pa '-"ting; Mr and Mrs Raymond (Palruerito»), silv ? iewel box; Mr and Mrt Piper, sijver buttf. tish ; Mr and Mr« D. M. Findlay, silver sugar b- tin ; Mr J. K. Ross (Dunedin), morocco purse it »>inted in silver ; Miis Lily Campbell (Inver-.-t "gill), silver toast rack : Mr and Mrs Randall. br<-*kfast cruet ; Mr and Mrs George Todd (Welbigton), silver teapot, sugar basin, and cream jug ; Mr and Mrs Pattle (Palmerston), silver bread fork ; Mr and Mrs Runcie (Wellington), silver butter disb ; Miss Annie Campbell (Invercargill), hilver jam di«h ; Mr and Mrs Grant (Waihaorunga), silver egg cruet ; Mr aud Mrs D. Campbell (Inve*c*rgill), silver teapot ; Mr and Mrs and Miss M'Kerrow, silver epergne ; Miss H. Rose, plush cushion ; Mr and Mrs D. Rose, travelling bag ; JMiss Dallas (Balclutha), set books ; Mr »nd Mis Edwards, silver butter knives ; Mrs jmd Misses Horan, oaken silver butter dish ; Mr and Mrs>W. Craig, Bible ; Miss Nunn (Dunediu), plush cushion ; Misses Ross (Dunedin), pillow case shams ; MrsM'Donald (Palmen-ton), drawing room table ; Mr Win. Ross, pair Doulton ware vases ; Mr and Mrs M'lntosh (Shag Point), bedroom clock ; Mrs Welsh, silver pickle jar; Mr and Mrs Gillespie, pair blankets ; Mr John Budge, sen., travelling rug; Mrs Duncan (Onrn-r Bunh), pair handsome vases ; Mr and M: i Nicholson (Hampden), dining' room clock ; Mrs Jordan (Dunback), water jugs , Mrs M'Leod (Dunedin), hand-painted plaques ; Mm Sutherland (Kaitangata), table linen ; Misses Budge, afternoon tea table ; Mr and Mrs Shore, velvet pile dining cloth; Mrs Beaton, pin cushion ; MUs Alice M'Cartney, handsome sachet ; Mr and Mrs TJrqnhart (Inch Valley), toilet *et MiGraham M'Leod (Hannier), table cutlery ; Mr aud Mrs John M'ponald(Palmerstoß), tea service , Mr and Mrs 'Muir, silver su?ar sruttle ; Mr and Mr 3 Wihion (Duntroon). Doulton ware salad bowi , Mr and Mrs Clark (Shag l'oint), dining cruet ; Mr and Mrs Douglas (Mount Royal), cheque ; Mr Munro (Dunedin), cheque ; Mr Cuutts (Pleasant Valley), cheque ; Mr M'Dougall (Wellington), cheque ; Mr James M'Kerrow (Wellington), cheque ; Blr Cunningham (Wellington), cheque ; Mr Roxby, set bedTooin brushes ; Mrs Ross (Dunedin), lace ; Mr Mrs Urquharfc (Palmerston), preserving pan ; Sir and Mrs D. M'Leod, coalscuttle ; Mr and Mrs Murdoch (Oam-ir ), table gong in oak -and silver ; -fclr and Mte. Joues> (Oamaru), handsome drawing room cabinet ; Mr and Mrs D. Ross, quilt ; Mr* Blunro (Pleasaufc Valley), cheque: Mr and Mrs Leg Smith (Dunedin), fish knife and fork ; Mr and Jlrs Mi >wen (Ashburton), fruit knives and forks ; Mr R. M. Robertson, case silver spoons ; Mr C. Crump (Palmerston), handsome workbox; Mrs Fagan (Oamaru), writing desk ; Mr Lawson jPalmerston), epergne ; Mr H. M. Gore, silver aud *arory teaspoons ;Mr Riddle, silver cruet ; Mrs

I Riddle, plush cushion ; Mr and Miss Conn, set of ' carver* ; Mrs J. C. Brown (Dunedin), work basket ; Mr and Mrs Torr*ncc, butter knives ; Mr and Mrs Good ley, set of carven ; Mr J. Murdoch (Duaedin), lady's companion ; Mr Edward Clark, drawing roern chair ; Mr and Mrs Piper (Oamaru), two paintines and dock chair ; Mr Gilruth (Wellington), silver egg cruet ; Mr G. Ro»s (Wellington). cam silver eilt cellart ; Mr and Mr* T. K. Macdouald (Welliugto -.), marble clock ; Mr James Budge, «jlver salt cellars; Mrs M'Keuzie (KaJtanui), vases and silver cake basket ; Mr Alex. Budge, handsome backet chair ; Mr Duncan. M.H.It, and Miss Duncan, silver fish dice and fork ; lliss Mary .T»ne Riddlt, pair doyleys and wa'l ornament ; Mr Hughan, silver knifes and forks; Mr Parata, M.H. H., and family, silver honey dish : Mr Harlow, Japaneae trays : Mr and Mrs J. F. M. Fra^er, set of silver candlesticks, engraved ; Mr and Mrs William Robertson. a«t carvers ; Mies A. Fleming, plußh chairback ; Miss Fleming, plush painted plaque. i