Wedding.

Temuka Leader, Issue 3508, 21 October 1899, Page 2

Wedding.

A very pretty wedding toot place at Kiverslea, Temuka, on Thursday afternoon, the parties being Miss Frances Louisa Pye, eldest daughter of Mr Chas. Pye, and Mr B. Brooks, of Studholme Junction. The eeremouy was performed by the Rev. J. Dickson at the home of the bride's parents, under the verandah, this arrangement being considered the most suitable on account of the large number of guests present, and it proved a very pleasing one, as the day was beautifully fine. The bridesmaids were Misses Nellie (chief bridesmaid), Jenny and Ettie Pye, sisters of the bride, and the groomsman, Mr H. Pye, brother of the bride. The bride's dress was composed of a cream fancy material, trimmed with satin, and bube ribbon and picture hat. She carried a lovely bouquet, the gift of Mrs J. Brown (Temuka). Niss Nellie was dressed in cream-coloured inatsrial, and Misses Ettie and Jenny in pink, with picture hats. All carried bouquets tied with white ribbon. After the ceremony choice and abundance of refreshments were served on the lawn, and after these had been done full justice to the Kev. J. Dickson proposed the toast of " The Health of the Bride and Bridegroom" in felicitous terms, and the bridegroom fittingly responded. Mr A. Russell spoke of the many amiable qualities of the bride, whom he had known almost since she was a child. Mr J. Brown (Temuka"), as a friend of the family for thirty years, in the course of a happy and humorous speech, spoke of the sterling qualities of the bride's parents, and said the bridegroom was fortunate in getting such a wife. The happy couple left for south by the express train. The bride's travelling dress consisted of blue coating cloth, with hat to match. The presents were numerous and handsome, and were displayed in one of the rooms. The following is a list: — Bridegroom to bride, gold and gem brooch; bride to bridegroom, gold sleeve links; bridgroom to bridesmaids, pretty gold brooches ; Mr and Mrs C. Pye, clock and wedding outfit; Messrs H. and J. Pye, silver hot water jug and picture; Messrs C. and S. Pye, silver cream and sugar; Mr and Mrs John Cain, silver butter knife and jam spoon in case; Master Bert Pye, woodcarving; Miss Nelly Pye, painting, and moustache cup and saucer; Misses Etty and Jeanie Pye, bread-board and saw; Mr and Mrs J. Brown (Temuka), oak and silver salad bowl and servers ; Mr and Mrs P. i Dale (Timaru), easy chair; Mr and Mrs E. Brown (Temuka), silver.cruet; Mr and Mrs Hayhurst, silver entree dish ; Master Gilbert Hayhurst, silver butter dish and knife; Mr and Mrs Jos. Ellis (Timaru), silver bread knife and fork, in case ; Mr and Mrs W. Irwin (Timaru), tray cloth; Miss E. Dale and Mr Ellis, copper spirit-kettle ; Miss Dale and Messrs E. and B. Dale, silver and crystal jelly stand and spoons ; Mr and Mrs Vogler (Timaru), silver serviette rings ; Mr and Mrs John Pye (Geraldine), tablecloth ; Mr and Mrs J. W. Pye (Geraldine), silver and crystal salad bowl and servers ; Master J. Pye, pair plaques; Mr and Mrs Swaney, silver tea pot ; Mr and Mrs Schmedes, silver bread fork; Mr and Mrs D. MeCaskill, silver pickle fork; Mr and Mrs Macaulay, silver toast rack ; Messrs J. and A. Macaulay, and Mrs Dick, carvers in case; Miss Jones, handsome vase; Mr and Mrs John Brown, silver and crystal biscuit barrel; Mr and Mrs Geo. Brown, dessert knives; Miss Cooper, tray cloth; Miss Robertson, tea pot and co3y; Hon. and Mrs J. M. Twomey, large flower pot stand ; Miss Eountree, dessert knives; Miss Broomtield (Ashburton), serviettes; Mrs Broomfield (Ashburton), antimacassar; Mrs Tombs (Eangiora), toilet|set; Mr and Bennett, cheese dish; Mr and Mrs Trezise, silver cruet; Mr and Mrs Jeffree, fancy table cover; Mr and Mrs D. Shaw, wicker flower stand; Mr and Mrs Hamilton (Fair lie), breakfast cruet; Mrs and Miss Gilmour (Fairlie)» afternoon tea set; Miss M. Bissett, hand-made vase; Mr R. Bissett, clothes hamper; Mr and Mrs A. Bissett, cake stand and sugar and cream; Mrs Bissett, pair vases; Miss A.. Cain, beaded mats; Mr and Mrs D. McLeod, silver and crystal butter dish j Mr and Mrs Blyth, case of silver, teaspoons and tongs; Mrs and Miss Woodhead, afternoon tea set; Mr and Mrs E. Taylor, Jan. (Geraldine), cake dishes ; Miss A. Story, cheese dish; Mr and Mrs Coira, siiver and crystal butter dish ; Mr and Mrs M, McLeod, silver and crystal biscuit barrel; Misses M, and J. McLeo i (Sutherlands), silver butter knife; Mrs Lay ton (Christchurch), sofa cushion and set d'oyleys; Miss Lay ton, wool mats; Miss E. Lay ton, tea cosy; Mr JTraer (Christchurch), silver jelly stand ; Mr and Mrs Hancox, evening shoes $ Miss Russell, pair kid gloves ; Mrs and Miss Philips, tea pot. The wedding party and guesta were photographed by at P. Buttorfield.