THE MARRIAGE OF A POPULAR

Otago Witness, Issue 2516, 4 June 1902, Page 57

THE MARRIAGE OF A POPULAR

COMEDIAN.

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The most important event in theatrical circles last week was the marriage of Mr Will Percy, of Polhird^s Opera Company, to Miss Jessie Ramsay, of this city, and who is a member of Pollard's Opera Company. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs WakefieldHolmec, Manor place, on Tuesday last. The Rev. Dr Waddell performed the cer< u-uy. The bridesmaids were- Mis 3 Gladys > J Times and Miss Lorna Don:)e, nieces of ♦■"»«■• bride. The t\yo little ladies were atliw" m whit© A'lki with. jHftiHrhfr ijLceiQggE^^&klajgfiwhj^s

hots, and wore gold charms and chains, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a diamond brooch. The bride's wedding drees was of fawn poplin, bodice made in Russian style, and long-trained skirt ; the bodice handsomely trimmed with gold and twine point lace, large brown velvet collar mounted with beaver; hat of cream panne velvet, draped, brim of cream lace relieved with brown velvet and sable tails. The travelling dress was of brown face cloth, richly trimmed with seal ; brown velvet and twine lace triple pkirt ; brown straw toque trimmed with large bunches of violets and torquoise blue silk. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Alex. Gilchrist. The bride *6 mother wore a handsome black brocade dress, with velvet jacket, trimmed with caracul and silk passementerie, jet bonnet, with gold embroidery and black tips. Mrs A. E. Donne, a very smart black glace and velvet gown, the bedice relieved with medallions of point d'Alencon lace and black chiffon, black and cream picture hat. Mrs F. Wakefield-Holmes, pale heliotrope Russian bodice, trimmed sequin insertion, chiffon ruffle and black velvet hat with feathers. Mrs Jas. T. Laing, very handsome silk Russian -bodice, trimmed sequin insertion with vest of white chiffon and cream lace; tucked skirt, with flounces; black velvet hat, draped cream lace, grey bird on brim. Mrs Johnstone. blue satin foulard, with white chiffon trimmings and violets, black feather hat. Mrs T. Pollard, black flounced skirt, silk bolero, wtih Maltese lace front, felt velvet that. The presents were numerous and oostly, and came from all parts of the colony. Th© following is a list of those received: — The Management Pollard's Opera Company: Case silver fish knives and forks. Mr Bert Royle: Pair silver serviette rings. Girls of Pollard's Opera Company: Pair silver candlesticks. Boys of Pollard's Opera Company: Handsome gold watch — " To Percy, from the Boys of the Pollard Opera Co. 27/5/02." Messrs P. F. and J. O'Sullivan: Hand-somely-bound volume of the 100 best pictures in the world. Mrs Ramßay : Trinket-box and salts-bottle. Mr and Mr 3A. E. Donne (Wellington): Handsome silver hand mirror. Mr and Mrs Wakefield-Holmes: Silver shoehorn, button-hook, and glove-hook (in case). Mr and Mrs Laing: Cut glass silver-top scent-bottle and silver pin-tray. Mr and Mrs Thos. Johnstone: Silver manicure set and gold jewelled pencil. Mr and. Mrs T. E. Donne (Wellington) : Pair silver clothes-brushes. Mr A. Gilchrist : Pair silver hair-brushes and comb. Mr and Mrs A. Shaw : Silver card-case. Mr and Mrs F. Sca-ndrett (Invercargill) : Silver cream and sxigaT. Mr and Mrs J. C. Seelye: Silver-mounted purse. Mr and Mrs Little (InvercaTgill) : Silver pomade and hairpin-box. Dr Purdie (Wellington): Jewelled scarfpin. Mr Charles Carter and Miss May Beatty: Cut glass and silver powder-jar. Mr and Mis M'Dermott (Auckland): Case genf s brushes. Mis E. Luks and family (Auckland): Gold sovereign-case and cheque. Officers and men of the Government steamer Hinemoa: Case of serviette rings (inlaid New Zealand woods). Mr George Warren (Auckland) : Cheque. Mr and Mrs H. Seaton (Wellington) : Operaglasses. Mr J. Knox : Silver-mounted pocketbook. Mrs Exley (Wellington): Maltese lace scarf and handkerchiefs. Miss Exley (Wellington): Monntmellick N.D. case. Mrs Osborne (Melbourne): Lace handkerchief. Miss Nina Osborne : Silver tray. Miss Alice Edgar and Mr Harry Qucaly: Silver photo-frames. Mr and Mrs A. E. Cohen : Biscuit-barrel. Mr D. O'Connor : Silver matchbox. Miss Gertie Campion : Set hand-made lingerie. Miss Annie Drurnm : Silk dressing-jacket. Working Staff of Pollard's Opera Company:' Box water-coloure Miss Brown : Point lace N.D. case. Mr and Mrs F. P. Evans; Maltese lace collar. Mrs M. Kennedy (Wellington) : Ruby and pearl scarfpin. Mr Innes (Wellington) : Box cigars. Mr L Schatz (Wellington) ■ Case silver afternoon teaspoons.