ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue VI, 11 February 1899, Page 181

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

THE RIGHT REV. THE BISHOP OlMELANESIA TO MISS EI'IIEL JULIES.

A wedding of unusual interest was solemnised in the Cathedral, Christchurch, on Wednesday, Ist February, when the Right Rev. Cecil Wilson. Bishop of Melanesia, was married Io Misss Ethel Alice Julius, second daughter of the Bishop of Christchurch.

Bishop Wallis, of Wellington, otliciated. assisted by the Rev. Canon Harper. The service was full choral, the choir meeting the bride as she entered on her father's arm at the western door punctually at 2.30 p.m., Mr F. Tendall presiding at the organ.

The bride's dress was of rich ivory Duchesse satin, long court train, and pretty cross-over bodice, embroidered with true lover's knots in seed pearls, transparent rucked sleeves, and the front of chiffon, studded with small pearls, the bodice finished with lloniton lace, and Honiton lace veil (the latter was the one worn by her mother), and she carried an exquisite bouquet.

The bridesmaids were her font sisters. the Misses M„ Ella. Ada and Bertha Julius, in white Liberty : ilks. the bodices prettily tucked, and elbow sleeves, finished with beautifully embroidered chiffon. lettuce green silk sashes, and bouquets of pink anil white sweet peas, white felt picture hats, smartly trimmed with rucked green mousseline de soie and white ostrich long feathers and ospreys, with clusters of green roses under the brim. The best man was Mr Williams, and the groomsmen. Rev. L. P. Robins and Mr E. Macdonald.

Mrs Julius (mother of the bride) had a lovely gown of black silk open work grenadine over white silk, with demi-train, two handsome panels at the back of real Spanish lace, the yoke of the bodiee being white gather-

ed chiffon, strapped with tine silk braid, the epaulettes and revers of Spanish lace over white, and a lovely lace l>onnet, with white plumes, terra cotta poppies and just a touch of the green; Sirs Embling*, in a charming gown of black silk check grenadine over pale blue, blue accordion chiffon vest, black straw hat, trimmed with wings and blue bows; Mrs Studholme, very handsome moire, and black bonnet; Mrs Keeves, black velvet, and white lace shawl, black and white bonnet; Mrs A. Boyle, blue and white foulard, trimmed with black lace insertion over white, floral bonnet; Mrs A lister Clarke, pretty grey, trimmed with silver and cream guipure: Mrs (J. Gould, cream serge, trimmed with braid and twine lace, cerise neck band, straw hat. with pink roses, black ami white lace, and black and white tips: Mrs O’Rorke. grey and white striped silk and cornflower blue hat; Mrs G. Rhodes, in cream silk, finished with pink, pink floral hat; Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, rose pink and white canvas trimmed with white lace, pink straw hat. with broad green grasses; Mrs Alex. Wilson, cream striped and fancy brocade finished with pale purple satin and handsome cream lace, parasol to match; Mrs Westmacott, yellow and fawn check, the skirt trimmed with frills, black toque; Mrs (Dr.) Jennings. pale grey cashmere, finished wit li white satin, black hat. with c<‘rise roses; Mrs (Dr. Morton) Anderson, a green transparent gown, finished with pink, bonnet en suite; Mrs C. ( lark, black silk, and lace cape, floral bonnet: Mrs E. ('. J. Stevens, black satin skirt, black and grey brocade bodice, trimmed with lace, black and white bonnet: Mrs John Anderson, light brown coat and skirt, bonnet with heliotrope flowers: Mrs Kinsey, biack silk, chiffon and steel fichu, black bonnet, with purple iris: Mrs (Colonel) Gordon, white pique costume. heliotrope hat and bows, with black wings; Mrs G. Merton, green check summer tweed, finished with white, stylish hat; Mrs (Major) Slater, fawn poplin, trimmed with brown velvet and cream lace, bonnet to match; Mrs Dill-Fisher, black silk, and yoke of cerise, black bonnet: Miss Williams, royal blue gown, and white satin revers. edged with chiffon, sash of the same; Mrs R. J. Thorpe, all black costume and lace cape, pink roses in her

bonnet; Mrs Bloxam, brown and white foulard, finished with lace, bonnet with flowers; Mrs Bowen, mourning costume; Mrs F. \V. Thompson, pale blue and black fancy costume, trimmed with black; Mrs Palmer, all black costume; Miss Palmer, in cream, with pretty tucked bodice, white hat and feathers: Mrs W. I). Wood, all black and yellow in her bonnet: Mrs F. Wilding, pale grey coat and skirt, with steel trimming, brownfi hat; Mrs Jacobs, black brocade, white lace fichu, and bonnet with violets; Mrs T. Garrard. grey figured lustre, finished with

silk to match, and steel trimming, black and white bonnet; Mr and Mrs Dunean Cameron. Mr and Mrs Harley, Miss Meares, white spotted muslin, yellow sash, and hat to match; Miss S. Meares, a grey embroidered muslin over yellow; Miss Lingard, shot lustre and white silk vest; Miss C. Lingard, green grey eoat and skirt, and both wore pretty hats; Mrs Denniston, black cheek grenadine over green, bonnet to match; Mrs (1. G. Stead, black satin, with white stripes going diagonally round the skirt, ecru muslin blouse, embroidered with turquoise, green and cream toque; Mr and Miss Beswick, Mrs and Misses Cowlishaw, Rev. 11. C. M., Mrs and the Misses Watson (2), Mr and Mrs Ranald Macdonald, Canon and Mrs Knowles, Sir John Hall. Hon. W. Montgomery, Dr. Irving. Judge Gresson, Hon. C. C. and Mrs Bowen, Rev. A. W. Pascoe. Rev. and Mrs Gossett, Rev. and Mrs Purchas, Mr and Miss Heywood, Mr W. H. Hargreaves, and many others. Some good groups of the wedding party and guests were taken. Refreshments were served in a large marquee on the lawn. Sir John Hall proposing the health of the bride and bridegroom. The bride’s going-away dress was green and white stripe coat and skirt, pink and green hat, and sunshade to match. All the dresses were the production of Miss Shirlaw. at Messrs Ballantyne and Co.’s, and were most artistic. GUESTS INVITED. His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Ranfurly, Captain Alexander, the Hon. T. B. and Mrs Acland, the Misses Acland. Mr ,T. Acland, Mr ami the Misses Ainger, Mr and the Misses Murray Aynsley, Mrs Adams, Dr. and Mrs C. M. Anderson, Mr and Mrs J. Anderson, Mr. Mrs and a iss A. Anderson, Mr and Mrs H. D. Andrews, Mr ami Mrs W. D. Andrews, Rev. A. W. and Mrs Averill. Mr and Mrs O. Ardeer, Miss Ambler, Miss Austin. Rev. E. and Miss Blakeston, Rev. W. and Mrs Bean. Rev. J E and Mrs Blackburne, Rev. W. and Mrs Blathwayt, Rev. L. C. Bradv, Rev. Dr. and Mrs Barklie, Mr and Mrs Bourne, Mr and Mrs Broham, Mr and Miss Beswiek, The Hon. C. and Mrs Bowen, Miss Bowen, Mrs Croisdaille Bowen, the Misses Buckley. Mr and Mrs 11.

Bridge. Mrs C. Bridge, Mr and Mrs Bevan-Brown, Mr and Mrs Boyle, Mr and Mrs Burns, Mr and Mrs Bloxam, Mr and Mrs Baines, Miss Baines, Mr G. and Miss Brittan, Mr and Mrs H. W. Bishop, Captain Bone, Rev. and Mrs Bowden.

Arehdeaeon, Mrs and Miss Cholmondeley, Canon, Mrs and Misses Cotterill, Rev. E. and Mrs Chambers, Rev. C. and Mrs Coates, Rev. W. and Mrs Cruden, Rev. P. and Mrs Cocks, Mr and Mrs C. Clark, the Misses Colbourne Veel, Professor, Mrs and Miss Cook, the Misses Campbell, Mr and

Mrs P. Campbell, Mrs and the Misses Bromley Cocks, Mr and Mrs Cowlishaw, the Misses Cowlishaw, the Messrs Cowlishaw, Mr, Mrs and Miss Percy Cox, Mr and Mrs Alister Clark, Mrs Curnow, Mr and Mrs Croxton, Rev. and Mrs Comins, Mr and Mrs Cobham, Mr and Mrs D. Cameron, Mr and Mrs T. Crook, Mrs and M’ss Cardale, Mr and Mrs Cunnington, Mrs C. Chapman. His Honor Judge and Mrs Denniston, Miss Denniston, Mr M. Denniston. Rev. W. and Mrs Dunkley, Rev. F. Dunnage, Mrs and Miss Dixon, Mr and Mrs E. Dyer, Mr G. Dyer.

Rev. 11. E. East. Rev. and Mrs H. E. Ensor, Dr. and Mrs Evans, Mr and Mrs Embling, Mr and Mrs E. Elworthy, the Misses Elworthy, the Messrs Elworthy, Mr and Mrs Empson.

Rev. T. and Mrs Farley, Rev. F. P. and Mrs Fendall, Rev. A. and Mrs Fox. Rev. C. A. and Mrs Fraer, Mrs and Miss Fenwick, Mrs Fenton, Mrs Ford, Mr and Mrs Hill Fisher, Mr and Mrs R. Foster, Mr Farr, Mr and Mrs Fisher, Mrs H. D. Ferguson, Miss Fairhurst.

Rev. R. F. and Mrs Garbett, Rev. McKenzie and Mrs Gibson, Rev. H. and Mrs Gilbert, Rev. C. H. and Mrs Gosset, Judge Gresson, the Misses Gresson. Dr. Gane, Mr I. Gibbs. Mr and Mrs G. Gould, Mr and Mrs Garrard, Mr and Mrs Graham Greenwood, Mrs and the Misses TZ. Gray, Colonel and Mrs H. Gordon, the Misses Gardner, Captain. Miss, and Mr H. Garsia. Mr and Mrs J. S. Gordon, Mr C. Gresson, Miss Gresson. Miss Gifford.

The Rev. H. H. and Mrs Hamilton, the Rev. S. and Mrs Hamilton, the Rev. T. and Mrs Hamilton, the Rev. F. A. Hare, Canon IV. Harper, the Misses Harper, Rev. H. G. and Mrs Hawkins, Rev. S. and Mrs Hinson, Rev. A. and Miss Hoggins, Rev. J. and Mrs Holland, Miss Hastings. Mr and Mrs R. J. S. Harman. Miss Harman. Mr. Mrs, ;yid Miss Hoare, Mr, Mrs and Miss Helmore, the Hon. Sir John and Lady Hall, Mr and Mrs J. Hall. Mr, Mrs and Miss Hewett, Mrs Hawkes. Air. Mrs and Miss G. Harper, Mr. Mrs and Miss H. P. Hill, Mrs and Miss Hennall, Mr and Mrs C. Harper. Mr and Mrs G. Harris. Mr and Mrs Hargreaves, Mr and Mrs Harley, Mr and Miss Heywood, Rev. A. L. Hansell. Rev. F. R. and Mrs Inwood, Mr, Mrs and Miss Izard, Dr. and Mrs Irving, Rev. and Mrs Tvens. Miss Tvens. The Dean and Mrs Jacobs Miss Jacobs. Dr. and Mrs Jennings.

Canon and Mrs Knowles, Rev. W. F. and Mrs Knowles, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Kinsey. Archdeacon, Mrs and Misses Lingard, Mrs Luxmore, His Worship the Mayor and Mrs Louisson, Mr and Mrs H. Lake.

Rev. H. H. and Mrs Mathias, Rev. T. A. and Mrs Meyer, Mr and Mrs T. W. Maude, Miss Maude, Mr and Mrs Maling, the Misses Maling, Mrs Matthias, Mrs C. Macdonald, Mr Evan Macdonald, Mr and Miss H. D. Mears, Mr and Mrs R. Macdonald, Mrs and Miss B. Moorhouse, Dr. Moorhouse, Mr S. C. Moorhouse, Mr E. Moorhouse, Mr and Mrs G. Merton, Hon. W. Montgomery, Dr. and Mrs Mickle, Mr, Mrs and Miss G. Mclntyre, Mr, Mrs and Miss F. de C. Malet, Mr J. Maling. Rev. H. and Mrs Northcote, Mr and Mrs F. I). Neaves, Miss Neaves, Messrs Neaves, Dr. and the Misses Nedwell. The Rev. W. H. Orbell, Mrs and Miss Otway, Mr and Mrs O’Rorke, Dr. Ovenden.

Rev. W. A. and Mrs Paseoe. Rev. P. H. and Mrs Pritchett, Rev. H. and Mrs Purehas, Rev. H. T. and Mrs Purchas, Mr and Mrs Pitman, Mr and Mrs J. Palmer, Miss Palmer, Dr. ami Mrs Palmer, Miss Povey, Mrs Pollard, Mrs Prins, Hon. T. ami Mrs Peacock, Miss Pursey, Miss Partridge, Mr and Mrs W. S. Payton. Rev. W. Ronaldson, Rev. L. P. Robin. Hon. J. Gray Russell, the Hon. N. and Mrs W. Rolleston, Mrs G. A. E. Ross, the Misses Ross, Mr and Mrs A. Rhodes. Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes. Mr and Mrs G. Rhodes, Mr, Mrs and Miss Robison. Major and Mrs Richards, Mrs and the Misses Reeves, the Messrs Reeves, Miss O. Rutherford.

Rev. E. A. and Mrs Scott, Rev. J. and Mrs Sheldon, Rev. J. J. and’Mrs Smyth, Rev. H. M. Smyth, Mr and Mrs T. Strange, Mrs and Miss Sandars, the Hon. E. C. and Mrs Stevens, Mr and Mrs Stead, Mr and Mrs Slater, Miss Slater, Mr and Mrs Studholme, Miss Studholme. Mr and Mrs J. Studholme, Mrs and Miss M. Studholme, Mr and Mrs W. Studholme, Professor and Mrs R. Scott, the Earl and Countess of Seafield.

Rev. C. A. and Mrs Tobin, Mr and Mrs Scott Thomson, Mr and Mrs Turner, Mr and Mrs F. Tendall, Misses Tendall, Mr C. Tendall, the Misses Tripp, Mr, Mrs, Miss Tabart, Miss Tanner, Rev. R. J. and Miss Thorpe, Mr J. W. Tonpe, Rev. C. and Mrs Turrell, the Messrs Turrell. Mr and Mrs F. Trent. The Bishop of Wellington and Mrs

Wallis, Archdeacon and Mrs S. Williams. Rev. H. C. M. and Mrs Watson, the Misses Watson, Rev. H. A. and Mrs Watson, Rev. W. and Mrs Wood, Rev. J. M. and Mrs Whitehead, Rev. E. and Mrs Whitehouse, Rev. H. and Mrs Williams, sen., Miss Williams, Rev. H. and Mrs Williams, Jun., Rev. W. T. j«. and Mrs Winter, Rev. v». R. and Mrs Woodthorpe, Mr and Mrs Richard Westura, Miss Wodehouse, Mrs Whiteford, Mr and Mrs Wynn Williams, Mr and Mrs J. Wilson, Mrs and Miss J. Williams, Mr R. Williams, Mr and Mrs Wilding-, Mr and Mrs R. J. Webb, Mrs Willock, Mr and Mrs Alex. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Wilson, Miss Wi.son, Mrs Woodhouse, Mrs and the Misses J. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Cranstoun WTgley, Mr and Mrs T. S. Weston, Mr and Mrs Westmacott, the lion. W. C. and Mrs Walker, Miss Walker, Mr D. Walker, Mr and Mrs Wardrop, Miss Woollcombe, Mr and Mrs W. D. Wood, Mr and Mrs T. J. Wood. Sister Edith, Sister Rose, Sister Erances, Sister Marian.

List of presents to Bishop Wilson and Miss Ethel Julius: —

Countess of Ranfurly, gold bracelet; Bishop of Christchurch and Mrs Julius, gold watch; Mrs Wilson, gold curb bracelet and silver tea service; Misses M. and E. Julius, gold chain, with pearl pendent; Miss A. Julius, silver-mounted riding-whip; Miss B. Julius, sofa cushion; Miss Wilson, silver bonbonniere and tablecloth; Bishop of Wellington and Mrs Wallis, engraving; Mr and Mrs J. Embling, large silver salver; Judge and Misses Gresson, travelling clock; Mrs Chapman, silver bonbon dishes and gold vinaigrette; Canon and the Misses Harper, silver saltcellars; Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, silver teapot; Mr and Mrs G. Gould, silver bon-bon dishes; Dr. Ovenden, Wedgwood china tea - service; Major and Mrs E. V. Richards, wrought-iron candlesticks: Dr. and Mrs Palmer, silver saltcellars; Mrs C. Clark, royal Worcester bowl; Mrs B. Cocks, opera cloak; Bishop of Melbourne and Mrs Goe, letter weight; Mr and Mrs Maling, engraving; Mr and Mrs Tendall, case of Shakespeare (12 vols.); Mr and Mrs George Western, ivory paperknife; Miss Tripp, white shawl; Mrs C. Whiteford, photo frame; Misses Buckley, table centre; Miss Partridge, table centre; Miss Waller, ivory and gold brooch; Colonel. Mrs and Miss Williams, clock; Miss J. Moore, shawl; Mrs Baynes, handkerchief saehet; Mrs Hoskyns, table centre; Mrs Rowlandson (Kent), pair silver pepper-pots; Hon. Harriet Brodrick, diamond locket; Miss I. Martin (Melbourne), handkerchief and glove sachet: Dr. Welchman, tablecloth: Mr and Mrs Aiesteura, Doulton vase; Mrs F. Lysaght, tablecloth; Miss Brett (England).pearl brooch; Misses Izard,pearl bracelet; Mr Isaac Gibbs, coffee-pot; Mrs Woodhouse and the Misses Wilson. silver photo frame; Misses Pratt (London), cheque; Mr and Mrs Kinsey. pair of silver candlesticks; Mr and Mrs W. H. Hargreaves, travelling elock; Mr and Mrs A. Wilson, silver spoons; Misses Hey (London), picture; Mrs H. Hawkins, lace tablecloth; Mrs O’Connor (Freemantle), silver-backed

brush, silver glove and shoe buttonhook and shoe - horn; Miss Cowley, worked tablecloth; Mr and Mrs Wilding. silver and glass butter dish; Miss and Master Wilding, two engravings; Mr and Mrs Neave, silver napkin rings; Clergy of the Diocese, large silver salver; Members of Cathedral Lay Chapter, dressing-bag, with silver fittings; Cathedral Sidesmen, handsome silver entree dish; Cathedral Choir Boys, silver spoon, mother of pearl paper - knife; Miss Farr, Moto prayer-book; Rev. C. Brady, gold bracelet; Mr and Mrs H. R. Webb, pair of brass candlesticks; Dr. and Mrs Irving, silver serviette rings; Mrs Hoare, work - basket; Mrs Curnow, silver bon-bon dishes; ‘Household,’ silver-mounted salad bowl; Mr and Mrs Thompson, silver shoe-horn ami button-hook; Miss T. Harper, china jug; Sir John and Lady Hall, travelling clock; Mrs Colburne Veel, bread platter; Mrs Pollard, sofa cushion; Mr and Mrs Brind (Ballarat), cheque; Miss D. Campbell, silver soap-dish; Mr and Mrs O'Rorke, Schubert’s songs; Mrs F. Wilson, pair of silver candlesticks; Misses Anderson, silver-mount-ed claret jug; Sunday School Class (Woolston), silver butterknife; Sunday School teachers (Woolston), butter dish; Mr ami Mrs Wigram, silver vases ; Mrs A. Blakiston, silver bread-fork; Mr and Airs J. D. Hall, carved table; Mr and Airs 11. Harman, writing-case; Miss Kinsey, handkerchief sachet; Rev. ami Mrs Bowden, silver spoons and sugar tongs; Hon. Montgomery, silver dish, silver milk jug and sugar basin; Air and Airs A. Boyle, silver Apostle spoons and sugar tongs; Air and Airs Weston, silver saltcellars; Airs Fenwick, writing-desk; Miss Fenwick, white shawl; Air and Airs Hill-Fisher, pair of silver candlesticks; Miss R. Ross, tablecloth: Air and Airs Maude, silver ink-stand; Miss Julius, tablecloth: Mr and Mrs I*. Campbell, silvermounted carvers; Canon and Airs Knowles, cake dish; Miss Torlesse, Ruskin; Air and Mrs Elworthy, pair of silver vases; Afiss Elworthy, one silver vase: Miss E. and Air H. Elworthy, one silver vase; Afiss M. and Air P. Elworthy, silver toast rack; Afr A. Elworthy, silver-mounted cut-glass scent bottle; Air and Airs J. B. Way, large Doulton bowl; Airs Gossett, silver mustard-pot; Mr and Airs C. F. Bourne, brass tea-kettle; Airs S. Wilson (England), prayer and hymn-book (facsimile of Charles I.); Mrs and Miss Robison, picture; Airs Everist. worked teacloth; Capt. Onslow Thompson, silver-mounted inkstand; Airs Tabart. silver sugar basin: Air and Airs Alelville Jameson, handsome cashmere drapery; Dr. and Airs Hunt, turquoise and pearl bracelet; Airs J. Studholme, emerald and diamond ring; Afiss Studholme, handsome Roman brocade; Airs Macdonald, silver - mounted mustard and pepper - pot; Afr E. Alacdonald, silver bread - fork; Afiss 11. Aeland, china jug; Dr. (lane. silver bon-bon dish; Air and Alaster T. E. Moorhouse, silver and ehina saltcellars; Mrs A. Wilson, cheque; Air B. A. Wilson, breakfast, dinner, tea sets, and cheque; Air L. Wilson, Broadwood piano and cheque; Afr and Airs W. J.

Wilson, cutlery; Afr and Afrs F. D. Alan, breakfast set; Rev. H. G. Topham, lamp; Bishop of Waiapu, cheque; Bishop of Tasmania, cheque; Alayor of Melbourne, cheque; Afr E. Al. Hansell and Mr W. If. Murton, cheque for Afoto Church; Former fellow Curates (Portsea), cheque for hospital; Auckland Southern Cross Boys, wooden table rings, made by themselves from old Southern Cross; Rev. E. Robin, cocoanut sugar bowl; Air and Airs Peacock, 2 rugs; Afiss Acton-Adams, poker-work mirror; Mr and Mrs 11. Bridge, photo frame; Bishop and Airs Mules, silver-mounted jam dish; Dr. and Mrs Jennings, 3 Ruskins; Miss E. Phillips, photo frame; Misses Nedwill, jar; Mrs Graham Greenwood, worked cushion cover; Dr. and Mrs Afickle, cheque; Misses Al. and E. Julius, silver card-ease; Alessrs G. and F. Alarsham, gold ring; Air F. M. Tonge, razor; Air and Airs Browning, 3 trays; Melanesian Boys and Girls, copper kettle; Miss Ainslie. clothesbrush; Mr and Mrs Cobham, silver-mounted purse; Colonel and Airs Gordon, silver inkstand ; Airs Ford, silver-mounted brush; Air and Afrs W. D. Andrews, silver toast rack; Air and Alisses Alur-ray-Aynsley, picture; Air and Afrs Tolhurst, turquoise and pearl bracelet; Dr. and Airs Bateman (Richmond), silver lamp; Afiss Williams, tablecloth, Mr and Afrs Croxton, buckle: Air and Airs If. Hill, silver spoons; Misses Gard’ner, 2 pictures; Hon. E. C. .1. and Airs Stevens, 3 vases; Mr E. Turrell, silver-topped pepper grinder; Aliss D. Harman. Doulton plate; Mrs Hawkins. travelling hood; Miss Al. Alaling. Duchesse tablecloth; Aliss E. Alaling, night-bag: Mr and Airs Mclntyre, hammock and cushion; Judge and Afrs Denniston. Gladstone bag; Sister Edith, manuscript music-book; Misses M. and At. Cocks, jam dish; Afrs B. Moorhouse, Worcester vase; Air AfeKellar, Doulton vase; Airs and the Alisses Reeves, 2 Doulton jugs; Aliss At. Studholme, Limoges ehina tea - set; Airs Al. Studholme, Tennyson; Air and Airs Wood, toilet-set; Bishop of Christchurch and Mrs Julius, silver-mounted Russian leather blotter; Alayor and Afrs Louisson, manicure set; Afiss Fairhurst, silver smelling-salts; Afr and Afiss Heywood, box of games; Afiss Povey, N.Z. wood photo frame; Aliss Cholmondeley, bowl; Prof, and Mrs Cook, silver bon-bon dishes; Afrs Cunnington. book, ‘Beauties of Nature’; Afiss Malet, photo frame: Afrs Empson, ink-pot; Afisses and Air H. Garsia, silver button-hook, shoe-horn; Air and Airs Bevan-Brown, picture; Major and Airs Slater, sword-hilt candlestick; Afiss Slater, enamel pin-tray; Air and Afrs J. Anderson, silver crumb-tray and brush; Afiss .Marmaduke Dixon, picture: Alisses Y. and S. Afeares, books; Airs Hainer, Limoges jugs; Air and Mrs Afartin Tait (London), gold bracelet; Airs and Afiss J. Williams. silver tea-kettle: Air R, Williams, pearl pins; Alisses Av. ami Af. Cotterill, pickle fork; Airs Price (Bournemouth), silver sugar bowl; Mr and Aliss Norris (Busing-Stoke), pair of silver candlesticks; Miss and Afiss B. Marchant, travelling clock; Admiral Sir H. Chads, compass; Archdeacon and Afrs Ainslie (Wells),

-silver s|m>ous; Rev. 11. S. and Mrs Lefone. silver napkin rings; Mr E. Man, aneroid; Rev. and Mrs Hull, gong; Mrs Friend, silver cruet stand; Mr F. Man, silver-mounted tortoiseshell paper-knife; Mrs Lee, tablecloth: Moordown Parishioners, silver spoons; Mr ami Mrs Kneller, salad bowl; Rev. F. R. Mariott, Indian silver; Portsea Parishioners, silver spoons; Mr 11. Marzetti, carriage clock; Lord Harris, picnic basket and silver ink-stand; Miss Tirenstone, shaving glass; Lady Anne Mersham, silver side dishes; Rev. G. Lachlan, razor; Miss (’lay, d’oylies; Miss Patteson, egg-boiler; Mr ami Mrs Harley, silver hair-pin box; Misses Lingard, photo frame: Mrs Mathias, saehet; Mr and Mrs S. Gordon, white bowl; Mr and Mrs Walker, greenstone paper-knife; Mr and Mrs Comins, Moto hymn-book; Fraulein Schweiter, silver butter-knife; Hon. G. Grey Russell, silver sugar basin; Mr ami Mrs W. Blathwayte, Maori work, 3 pieces; Mrs .Mister Clarke, nightdress sachet; Mr and Mrs Thos. Garrard. Kaiapoi rug: Mr and Mrs 15. 11. Burns, silver and glass toilet-box; Mr and Mrs G. G. Stead, silver revolving dish; Mr and Mrs G. H. Merton, Doulton vase; Mr and Mrs Helmore, 4 Doulton jugs: Mr and Mrs Acland, silver buckle; Mrs W. W. Willock. Longfellow; Mr and Mrs ,1. Palmer, case of silver mustard and pepper pots; Miss Palmer, worked cloth; Miss Mclntyre, worked cloth: Mr and Mrs G. Harris, silver dish; Mrs Cardale, bowl: Air and Mrs G. Rhodes, butter dish; Mr Beswiek. silver and glass toilet-box; Misses A. and B. Julius, silver match-box: Mr and Mrs Pitman, silver sugar basin; Miss Wilson. Gladstone bag; Dr. .1. Williams, pair of match-holders and ash tray: Miss Hill, hand - worked tablecloth: Mrs Luxmore, silver teapot: Miss E. Woollcam be. carved box: Mr ami Mrs Bloxam. travelling clock. Many presents from England and elsewhere from relations and friends, from Miss Rowlandson. Miami Mrs G. A. Julius. Rev. J. A. Julius, etc., are still on the way out. DR. MARTIN- MISS ROSE. St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Wellington was filled with a large ami fashionable congregation on Wednesday afternoon. to witness the marriage of Dr Albert Martin to Miss Evelyn Rose, eldest daughter of Mr F. Rose, Inspector of Post Oilices. The Cathedral was most tastefullydecorated with white flowers and greenery, and Dr. Fyffe officiated at, the organ. The Rev. T. H. Sprott, performed the wedding ceremonv. Shortly after half-past two. t Inbride entered the church upon the arm of her father, who afterwards gave her away. Her beautiful bridal gown was of ivory duchesse satin, trimmed with handsome Brussels lace, long niched transparent sleeves, and court train, softened by frilling of the lace, and tulle veil. She wore a necklace of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, and diamond and turquoise stars and brooches, and carried an exquisite white shower bouquet, also the gift of the bridegroom. Her bridesmaids, six in number, were her sister, Miss Gertrude Rose. Miss

Maisic O’Connor (niece of the bridegroom), Miss Ethel Hutchinson, Miss Madge lie)I, and Misses Weenie Nathan and Jessie Martin. The four grownup bridesmaids were gowned in extremely pretty toilettes of white satin with transparent yokes and sleeves of white chiffon, and dainty picture straw hats, trimmed with white plumes and pale pink sweet peas. The two diminutive little bridesmaids worn most picturesque long white satin frocks with puffed sleeves, and quaint little white Dutch bonnets, and they carried white satin horse-shoes, filled with pink flowers. The elder maids wore beautiful diamond and sapphire and diamond and ruby rings, and h.vely bouquets; while the younger wore dainty gold necklets with beau pendants studded with rubies, the gifts of the bridegroom.

Dr. Cahill officiated as best man, and Messrs Webster, 11. Turnbull, Coates, and Duncan as groomsmen.

After the wedding ceremony a reception was held at ‘Hirstleigh,’ the residence of the bride's parents in Hawke-stone-street, several nundred guests being present. A huge marquee was erected on the lawn, filled with little tables laden with every dainty in the way of savories, sweets, and fruit, and last, but not least, a wedding cake of huge dimensions. The Hon. Dr. (irace, M.L.C., proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, which was drunk in bumpers of champagne, and gracefully responded to by the bi id. g i oom. Dr. Mason, of Otaki, proposed the health of the bridesmaids in an exceedingly witty speech, Dr. Cahill responding on their behalf, and Hie health of Mr and Mrs Rose, parents of the bride, was proposed by Mr Tolhurst, Inspector of the Union Dink, and very heartily drunk by alt pi. Still.

I'he pn rents were unusually numerous end beautiful, testifying to the. more than ordinary popularity of the bride and bridegroom, and comprised jew.ileiy. pictures, standard lamps, china, and silver nicknacks of every conceivable variety, beautiful silver tea and coffee services, candlesticks and fruit dishes, and numerous cheques and dainty fancy work.

Mrs Rose received her guests in a very handsome gown of black bromide, trimmed with old eream laee, an I black and white bonnet, trimmed with pink roses and a white plume; Mrs O’Connor, sister of the bridegroom, wore lilac brocade, and dainty lilac bonnet; her sister, Mrs Tweed, being in an exquisite dress of rose pink brocade embroidered with gold, and pink bonnet en suite; Mrs Charles Johnston, black and white satin and chiffon, and black and white bonnet; Mrs Grace, dark green brocade; and Mrs Edwards, grey; Miss Edwards, mauve chiffon, green and gold bonnet; Mrs Tegetmeir, eau de nil brocade; Mrs Baldwin w-ore a very smart gown of black chiffon trimmed with bands of ribbon, velvet and black and gold hat; Mrs W. Turnbull, white, and blue waistband, and white and blue hat; Mrs Ferguson, an exquisite gown of reseda crepon, trimmed with narrow ruches of satin of a darker shade, and rose pink waist coat and epaulettes, softened by rutiles of old cream lace, and green and pink ioque of roses and chiffon: Mrs Sprott, black and white, her daughter being in white; Mrs 11. D. Bell wore a most lovely gi-wu of brown and turquoise brocade, and dainty blue bonnet; Mrs T. Young wore a very becoming gown of dark blue, and sapphire ornaments; Mrs Gerald Tolhurst (Te Horn), white silk; Miss Chapman (Adelaide), blue pompadore chine silk: Mrs Dunean, black and mauve; Miss 11. Moorhouse, rose pink silk covered with maize-col-oured grass lawn, and extremely pretty hat, trimmed with rose- <•< loured primulas, white lace and satin Mrs Tolhurst, black and white brocade, and black and white bonnet; Mrs Adams, green and white checked silk, and green and white bat; Mrs Clark (Christchurch), lovely and most uncommon gown of green silk, with green beetles' wing cuirass, and picture hat; Miss Dunean, black and mauve. Amongst the many other guesets present 1 noticed Mr ami Mrs Arthur Martin (VVairaripa), Mr and Mrs Biss, Mr and Mrs Cohen, Dr. and Mrs Anson. Dr. Bollen. Dr. and Mrs Mason (Otaki). Dr. Adems. Dr. and Mrs Ewart, and Mr and Mrs Boss, and Messrs Pearce. Dunean. Chapman, Turnbull, Tolhurst, lloggett, Nathan, Webster, Tegetmeir. Tripp, Bell, Johnston, Grace, etc., etc.

MR MARSHALL TO MISS WATSON. On Thursday at two o’clock, St. John’s Church, Latimer Square, Christchurch, was crowded with wedding guests and others to see the marriage of Miss Kila Watson, second daughter of the Rev. H. C. M. Watson (Vicar of the church), and Mr H. M. Marshall, of Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Right Rev. Bishop Julius, assisted by the father of the bride, Mr Austin taking his place in giving her away, and at the conclusion of the service her father pronounced the Benediction. The church was beautifully decorated with yellow and white Howers by girl friends, a large floral hell hanging over the chancel steps. The bride wore a lovely gown of white satin trimmed with chiffon, pearl passementerie, and orange blossoms, a tulle veil finishing the whole. She was attended by four bridesmaids, Misses Minnie and Nellie Watson (sisters of the bride), Doris Monro (niece), Naydia Heaton, and Master A. Monro (nephew) as page. The bridesmaids' dresses were of white muslin trimmed with satin ribbon,the bodices and sleeves composed entirely of alternate row's of tucks and satin ribbon, white chiffon hats, and ostrich plumes. The page w'ore a suit of white velvet. The presents were very numerous and handsome, between one and two hundred. The choir gave a chased silver teapot, the vestry a handsome eseretoire with drawers; there were several cheques and pictures amongst other valuable things. There were about two hundred and fifty guests, amongst whom W'ere Bishop and Mrs Julius and the Misses Julius, the Bishop of Melanesia, Mr and Mrs Embling. Mr and Mrs H. R. Webb and Miss Webb, Mr. Mrs and Miss Buller, Mr, Mrs and the Misses Cowlishaw, Mr and Mrs Weston, Mr and Mrs R. Foster, the church officers and their wives. Sunday school teachers, and a great many parishioners. Mr and Mrs Marshall left for Auckland in the evening on their honeymoon trip. MR DUTHIE TO MISS ROGERS. A very quiet wedding took place at St. Mark’s, Opawa, Christchurch, on Thursday morning at 8 o'clock, that of Mr J. Duthie, junr., of Wellington, son of Mr J. Duthie, M.H.R., and Miss Rogers (Daisy), second daughter of Mr J. Rogers, of Opawa. The ceremony was performed by the Ven. Archdeacon Cholmondeley, assisted by the Rev. Canon Knowles, who afterwards breakfasted with the wedding party, only the family being present. The bride was married in her travelling dress of fawn relieved with pink, and pretty chip hat. She was attended by one bridesmaid, Miss Russell, of Fendalton, and both carried lovely bouquets. The bride and bridegroom left by express for Dunedin, where the honeymoon will be spent. MR LATIMER TO MISS GREENHOUGH. A quiet but very pretty wedding took place recently at the private residence of Mr Greenhough, Ponsonby, when Mr D. Latimer was united to Miss Gertrude Rowney Greenhough. The Rev. J. Collins officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful dress of white silk trimmed with Brussels laee and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Gwendoline Greenhough and Miss Geraldine Greenhough, sisters of the bride. Their gowns were white shower muslin trimmed with maize silk, and they wore large white picture hats, and carried lovely bouquets of yellow marguerites and maiden-hair fern. Mrs Greenhough, the bride's mother, wore a handsome dress of lavender silk trimmed with white lace, bonnet of pink and maize carnation; Miss Latimer wore a very pretty dress of white, large hat trimmed with pink roses; Miss Phoebe Moses wore a handsome dress of heliotrope silk, white hat trimmed with white lilac; Miss Dennes wore a pretty white muslin dress trimmed with maize, and large white and maize hat. Mr Percy Greenhough acted as groomsman.

After partaking of the wedding breakfast the bride and bridegroom left for their home amidst a shower of rice. Mrs Latimer wore a French grey dress and white hat. Over a hundred wedding presents

were received by the bride and bridegroom.