ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXII, Issue XV, 15 April 1899, Page 491

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

MARSHALL-—COWIE. The wedding of Miss Katherine Vaughan Cowie, only daughter of the most Rev. the Primate and Mrs Cowie, was very quietly solemnised at Bishopseourt, in the private chapel (S. Barnabas’), on April sth, at 8 a.m. o'clock. The bridegroom was Mr Vincent Marshall, of ‘Drumcairn,’ Ohaupo. The ceremony was performed by the Most Rev. the Primate, the examining chaplain, the Rev. James Marshall (father of the bridegroom), assisted him, as well as the bride’s brother, the Rev. E. M. Cowie. Mr Arthur Cowie played the accompaniment to hymn 351 and a canticle, and as the wedding party went out the

‘Wedding March.’ The chapel was beautifully decorated by Miss Stuart, who also arranged the tasteful decorations of the library, where the breakfast was held. The table deeorations were beautifully arranged by Miss Vida Rich, who worked into the design a number of choice ferns, supplied by Miss Haultain. Miss Rich also made the bouquets, those of Mrs Cowie and the bride being especially fine. The bride looked very pretty in a dainty gown of pure white silk, veil and orange wreath. Miss Eva Marshall was her bridesmaid, clad in a most becoming dress of pale green silk lustre, with white plastron; she wore a dainty white hat. The bridegroom presented the bride with a beautiful gold brooch, and the bridesmaid also with a gold brooch. Mrs Cowie was fortunately able to be wheeled into the chapel, and afterwards to the library for breakfast. Various toasts were proposed and duly honoured, and the chimes rang out a merry peal. The bride and bridegroom left for their home, ‘Drumcairn.’ by the 9.30 a.m. train. The bride looked very charming in a travelling dress of dark blue, finished with white hat en suite. The mar-

riage was very quiet on account of Mrs Cowie’s health. At first it was decided to invite no guests; but just at the last it was found possible to ask a few old friends of the family. The following is a list of those who received invitations;.—The Rev. J. and Mrs Marshall, the Misses Amy and Eva Marshall. Messrs H. and C. Marshall, the Venerable Archdeacon Clarke, the Hon. Colonel Haultain, Canon Gould, Mr and Mrs H. G. SethSmith, Mr and Mrs Kensington, Mr and Mrs Luke, Mrs Bates. Miss S. Kenny, Mrs Lecky, the Misses Rich, Mrs Ashwell, Mr and Mrs Judd, the Rev. G. and Mrs Mac Murray, Mr and Mrs Cochrane, Mr and Mrs C. J. Wilson, Miss Lush, Miss Leonard, Miss Stuart, Miss Qualtrough, Miss Homer. Mrs Cowie (mother of bride), dark blue tea gown with blue silk trimmings. Honiton silk lace cap; Mrs Marshall (mother of bridegroom), handsome black silk gown; Miss Amy Marshall, silver grey dress, hat to match; Miss Bailey, navy blue costume. pale blue silk front, hat to match; Miss Rich, black and white; Miss Vida Rich, black silk skirt, cream silk blouse; Mrs Mac Murray, figured silk gown; Mrs Seth-Smith, grey silk; Mrs C. J. Wilson, rich black silk gown; Miss Lush wore a combination of black and white; Miss Homer, black costume; Mrs Bates, mourning costume; Mrs Judd, black silk gown; Mrs Lecky, black costume; Mrs C. Tapper, cream dress, black hat; Miss Leonard, white silk; Miss Stuart, grey gown; Miss Qualtrough. blue and white; Miss Haultain, black gown; Mrs Kensington, black silk; Mrs Ashwell, black; Mrs Cochrane, black silk.

There were over one hundred beautiful presents, coming from all parts, several cheques being included: — Dinner set from the Most Reverend the Primate; house linen, dessert set. and silver forks and knives, from Mrs Cowie; 4 silver table napkin rings. Rev. E. M. Cowie; hall lamp. Rev. J. I’. Cowie; teapot. Mr A. P. Cowie; diningroom lamp, and silver spoons, fcrks, ete., the Messrs and Misses Marshall: hall panel. Miss Marshall; cheque. Rev. J. Marshall; cheque, Mrs Marshall; cheque. Bishop of

Brisbane: hall stand. Mrs Rich; easy ehair and cushion, Miss Rich; easy chair and cushion, and silk nightdress case. Miss Vida Rich: afternoon tea table. Mrs Ludlow Rich: afternoon tea set. Miss J. Stuart: Indian tray, Mr and Mrs Brett, cheque; Archdeacon and Mrs Sanponrt. of Wellington, silver book opener: handsome panel painting from Mr and Mrs Dawson. Hellyer’s Creek; two cutglass salt cellars. Miss AL P. Ryan; Mrs Judge Munro; set of carvers. Mr and Mrs E. Y. Cox and daughters, Christchurch; book. Rev. H. S. Davies; set of carvers, Mrs J. Roche. Shaftesbury; Picture, Ven. Archdeacon Dudley; bridle, Rev. Cano Walsh; silver

cruet set, Mr and Mrs R. Seddon, Hamilton; bread trencher and bread knife. Mrs Ashwell: flower pot covers. Mrs R. Walker, sen.; kettle and spirit lump, Mrs Barrance; bread trencher and bread knife, Mr and Mrs Dod; clothes basket. Miss Cole; cheque, Mrs Colenso; cheque. Rev. A. R. Tomlinson. England; hand-painted panel. Miss A. Gregory; silver table napkin rings, Mr and Mrs W. J. Hunter, Ohaupo; quilt, Mrs Judd; silver and glass jar. Mr and Mrs T.Russell; silver sugar basin. Mrs Weir. England; cheque. Miss Homer; butter cooler, Mr and Mrs Leslie Marshall. Whangarei; silver butter knives. Nurse Take; pair vases. Mrs Kinder; pincushion and cosy, Miss Birch; vases, Mr Wilson; silk handkerchief case, Mrs Maeindoe; sideboard cloth. Miss Walsh; pair vases. Mr and Mrs Kensington; cheese dish. Misses Whiteand Newell: silver toast rack. Miss Lush; silver table napkin rings. Mrs Lush; silver bread fork and butter knife. Misses Vickers; picture. Miss Kenny; cosy, Mrs Sprott, Wellington; work basket. Miss Bailey; vases. Mrs Good; afternoon tea set, Miss E. de S. White. Wellington; silver sugar basin and sifter, Mr and Mrs Quick, Wellington; picture, Mrs Guthrie. Christchurch; sugar basin and cream jug in silver stand, Mrs Barstow; silver butter dish and knife, Mr and Mrs H. Seth-Smith; cake plate, Rev. and Mrs Comins; coffee pot. and eake plate, Mr and Mrs H. F. Cox, Shaftesbury; cruet, Mr G. Mills; jam dish. Miss A. Reynolds; picture. Rev. L. Fitz Gerald; silver frame. Bishop and Mrs Hadfield, Marton; tray cloth. Miss Flora Macdonald; silver and glass butter

dish and tcast rack. Mr and Mrs Upton; silver egg stand and spoons. Ven. Archdeacon Clarke: jar for rose leaves. Mrs Edwin Fairburn: pair carved bellows. Miss G. Roskruge; photo album. Miss F. A. Shepherd; travelling clock. Mr and Mrs C. J. Wilson; butter cooler. Mr and Mrs .1. I. Wilson; sugar basin and cream jug in silver stand. Captain and Mrs T. C. Tilly: work case. Rev. Canon and Mrs Calder; silver toast rack. Mrs Bates; bread fork. Rev. and Mrs MacAlvirray; brush and comb bag. Mrs William Hunt; cheque from :■ Defender of Lucknow; two silver mustard pots. Nurse Leonard: vase. Nurse Andrew: sideboard and dressing table cloths. Mrs and Miss Edg cumbe; silver cruet. Mr and Mrs Al. Delany, Paeroa: afternoon tea table. J. Gilbert and Co.; table centre. Mrs M. Lush: pair hand-painted paddles. Miss Atkin: mat and crochet work fiom inmates of Women's Home: tea pot, Miss Perree: fancy card bowl. Air and Mrs Bertram White: cheque, Mr and Mrs Cochrane; marble clock from friends at Ohaupo; cheque, Mrs Kimpton, Papntoitoi; trifle dish and cream jug. Airs Tapper: large China howl. Prof, and Airs Thomas; silk

pincushion, Aliss McLeod; book. Miss Devereux; picture of the three Alary’s, , England. Several other presents, including one from Alount Albert district, have yet to come in. In the evenig a dance was given to the employees at Bishopseourt.

WRIGHT—BROUN. A very pretty wedding took place on the sth lust, at Colestoun, Drury, the residence of Captain Broun, when his second eldest daughter. Miss Janet Broun, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr D. A. Wright, of Helensville. The ceremqny was performed by the Rev. T. Norrie. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked winsome and charming in a beautiful dress of soft white silk lustre, trimmed with chiffon, coronet of orange blossoms and bridal veil. She carried a lovely shower bouquet, and wore a handsome gold brooch, with chain and locket attached, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Miss Broun and Miss Wright, wore dainty white flowered muslins trimmed with lace, and carried handsome bouquets, wearing gold rings set with rubies, gifts of the bridegroom. The groomsman was Mr Pycroft. At the close of the ceremony the Wedding March was played by Miss Black, after which the guests were entertained at afternoon tea, and eon. gratulatory speeches were made by Rev T. Norrie and Mr Urquhart, and responded to by the bridegroom, Captain Broun, and Mr Pycroft. The bride’s mother received her guests in a handsome dress of dark blue cashmere, relieved with cream lace. Miss Maggie Broun wore pretty white embroidered dress with blue slip; Miss J. Broun, blue French muslin; Miss K. Broun, white flowered muslin, green slip and sash ; Miss E. Broun, white; Miss Sybil Wright, canary cashmere, black trimmings; Mrs Lyons, stylish white and green costume. black trimmings ; Miss Aubrey, white pique relieved with red : Mrs Black, handsome black silk, gold trimmings ; Miss Black, white embroidered muslin, yellow slip, sash to match ; Miss Glasson, black and white costume : Mrs Worthington, grey and black; Mrs Barkley, brown cloth costume, cream silk vest ; Mrs Colonel Sheppard, blue and white ; Miss Norrie. black with pretty pink blouse : Miss L. Norrie, green and white : Miss Robinson, black and pink ; the Misses Barkley, French flowered muslins;. Miss Sheppard, blue. The bride’s travelling dress was handsome brown cloth, braided, with hat to match. The happy couple left amid showers of rice and rose leaves, and the good wishes of their numerous friends, for Auckland, en route for Rotorua, where they will spend their honeymoon. The wedding presents were numerous and valuable.

Ml! WELLS TO MISS WILSOX. A wedding took place on Saturday last, which excited a good deal of interest in Whangarei circles, when Miss Isabella Munro Wilson, daughter of Mr ,1. S. Wilson. was married to Mr Thomas IT. Wells. M.A.. of I’onsonby, Auckland. The ceremony took place at ‘Lyndhurst,’ Maungatapere, Whangarei. the residence of the bride’s father. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked handsome in a stylish blue silk, trimmed with white ribbon and chiffon. and wore a long tulle veil over a spray of orange flowers. She carried a choice shower bnuquet of white chrysanthemums, eosmea. and ferns. The bridegroom’s gift was a handsome gold and sapphire ring. Miss Kate Wilson was bridesmaid, ami was attired in an ultramarine blue dress, and carried a pretty shower bouquet. Her souvenir was a gold and sapphire brooch. Mr Howard Plummer attended the bridegroom as best man. The Kev. L. L. Cubitt was the officiating clergyman. A large number of guests were present. and were entertained at afternon tea. After receiving- the felicitations of their friends, the happy pair drove away amid showers of rice ami hearty an revoirs. when they left by the steamer for their future home in Auckland. A large number of friends assembled at the steamer to wish the happy couple bon voyage. The bride’s travelling- gown was dark green tailormade costume, white chiffon vest, hat to match. The bridegroom and bride were the recipients of a large and valuable collection of wedding gifts, including handsome plate and cheques.

CLAY—KILGOUR. A large and fashionable congregation assembled on the sth inst at St. Paul's Church. Auckland, to witness the marriage of Mr Harry Clay of Wellington. and Miss Nessie Kilgour, daughter of the late Dr. Kilgour of ‘Burnrigg,’ Parnell. The ceremony was conducted by the Bev. Geo. Mac Murray, of St. Mary’s, Parnell, assisted by Canon Nelson, of St. Paul’s. The bride, who was given away by Mr D. Beere, looked most charming in an exquisite gown of rich white brocaded satin. The front of the bodice was beautifully trimmed with pearl embroidery, while the neck and shoulders were softened with rich lace most artistically arranged, and finished at the waist with a chiffon sash, which fell on the left side to the hem of the skirt, being caught down with orange blossoms. She wore a wreath of the same flowers in her hair, and on which was worn a beautifully embroidered tulle veil. She carried a lovely bouquet of orange blossoms, white bouvardia, carnations, and mai-den-hair fern, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, three in number, were the Misses Banks (Waihi) Mary Kenderdine and Ida Hawk, they made a most charming trio; Miss Banks was attired in white silk with chiffon fichu, trimmed with baby ribbon, folded waist band of turquoise blue satin, and very becoming hat of black and white straw, with black feathers and pink roses, she carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers. The two little girls were very much admired in Kate Greenaway costumes of white Liberty silk, with bonnets of the same, they carried shepherd’s crooks with bunches of white flowers, and streamers of white ribbon. Mrs Kilgour was attired in a most becoming and very handsome toilet of black flowered satin, with pleated satin yoke finished with green and yellow bebe ribbon, the skirt had panels of yellow satin covered with rare old lace. She wore a Parisian bonnet of gold jewelled lace and black plumes, and carried a lovely bouquet of old gold chrysanthemums and ferns. Mrs Goodson (sister of the bride) looked charming in fawn silk, with dark red and blue stripes, revers and folded waist-belt of dark blue satin, cream chiffon fichu, and large black hat with ostrich feathers. She carried a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums.

After the ceremony, Mrs Kilgour entertained a large number of guests at Sowerby’s Hall. It took the form of most recherche afternoon tea under the able management of the Misses Churton, of Mr Iredale’s well-known establishment. The hall was transformed into a fairylike scene, being decorated with tall palms and white cosmea. Small tables were placed at intervals, each decorated with baskets of white flowers. At these the guests seated themselves to partake of the many tempting delicacies for which Miss Churton is famed. The floor was handsomely carpeted for the occasion. and the arrangement of the furniture was highly artistic. In the centre of the hall a large floral bell, composed of white flowers, hung from the ceiling, and under this the bride and bridegrom stood when receiving the congratulations of their friends and guests. A capital string band was stationed on the stage, and the excellent music they provided added materially to everyone's enjoyment. The long table, in the centre of which was the bridal cake, was tastefully arranged with white bouvardia, earnations, maidenhair fern, and trails of smilax. with white satin ribbon and chiffon. Judge Monro, in a brief, neat speech proposed the health of the happy pair, and Mr Clay replied on behalf of his wife. The bride travelled in a handsome gown of green and gold Siciliene, neck and front of cream and pink striped silk, trimmed with brown moufflon, hat of black straw with blaek plumes. The beautiful wedding toilet and going away costume were made bv Madame Boiteau, of Mr Iredale’s establishment. A sketch of Miss Kilgour's wedding-dress is herewith given. It is not necessary to remark that the artist did not attempt any portrait of the lady. The sketch is merely a picture—and a capital one — of the dress, which was of unusual beauty. The following were amongst the guests ; — Miss Gordon, Haweru. very pretty grey costume with pink

silk front, grey and pink hat; Mrs Tewsley, very handsome blaek satin, becoming chapeau with black plumes and green velvet, lovely trailing bouquet; Mrs Laishley, dark blue flowered silk, . jet bonnet with pink roses; Mrs Cashel, handsome black watered silk, jet bonnet; Mrs Hawks, stylish plaid costume, large black hat with feathers and poppies; Mrs (Dr.) Gordon was very much admired in handsome cream and blaek silk, becoming toque of roses and green velvet; Mrs E. Forbes, smart tailor-made fawn costume, with pink silk front, becoming white hat with feathers; Miss Nichol, stylish blue grey cloth costume, big flat hat, black tips and pale blue velvet; Miss George, cream silk flowered costume, large black hat; Miss Mulvany, very becoming striped green and white costume, hat with feathers and pink roses; Miss Agnes Mulvany, smart white pique costume; Mrs Coney, fawn grass lawn trimmed with black velvet bebe ribbon, puffed yoke of pale blue silk, becoming hat of straw with blue ribbon and black tips; Mrs Napier, in blaek with corn-

flower blue hat; Miss Laishley, charming white and pink flowered silk, black hat, blaek ostrich plume and pink roses; Mrs Nelson, handsome blaek satin with lace, jet bonnet; Mrs Gill, black satin, bonnet of straw with pink velvet and feathers; Miss Gill, very becoming terracotta silk, black hat with black plumes.

Mrs Williams and Mrs Lonsdale Pritt wore blaek costumes; Mrs White, claret coloured silk, blaek lace bonnet with yellow roses; Mrs John Roach, turquoise blue silk veiled in black lace; Mrs J. Chambers, black moire, black bonnet; Miss Tilly .white silk; Mrs J. M. Chambers, lilac silk veiled in pale green mousseline de soie; Mrs Keogh, black silk with violet silk trimmings, veiled in blaek lace; Miss Keogh, pink silk veiled in fawn shower muslin; Mrs 11. Ireland, blaek mourning costume, black hat; Miss Ireland, white costume, black hat; Miss J. Ireland, black skirt, grey -.oiise, black hat with plumes; Mrs Calder, blaek silk; Mrs Cruiekshank, blaek silk relieved with fawn lace, black bonnet; Miss S. Cruiekshank, grey and white costume, blaek hat; Mrs A. P Wilson,

white serge, black silk jacket; Mrs Duthie, plaid costume; Mrs Upfil, white pique skirt, white silk bodice with pink floral design; Mrs S. Kissling, black silk,, .black bonnet with blue ribbons ana red berries; Miss Kissling, grey French muslin, and her sister wore white; Mrs Arnold celery green coat and skirt; Mrs Dignan, white costume with pink ribbon insertion, white hat with white ostrich tips; Miss Heywood, green silk over white muslin, blaek hat with plumes and magenta ribbons; Miss Millie Heywood, white silk relieved with ecru lace, black hat with cerise ribbons; Miss Gordon, pale green muslin; Miss White, black silk skirt, rose pink silk blouse, black hat with pink flowers; Miss May White, greeny grey plaid cloth, cream ruched chemisette, blaek hat with yellow flowers; Mrs Kenderdine, electrique green trimmed with beads; Mrs Nichol, green veiled in yellow; Mrs Munro, very stylish black silk trimmed with old gold lace, lined with maize silk, black bonnet with canary trimmings; Mrs J. Reeve, white costume, pink straw hat with

black trimmings; Mrs Peel, green skirt, white silk blouse, white hat with jasmine; Mrs Holland, black silk relieved with pink; Miss Holland, pink silk, veiled in green French muslin; Mrs Bachelder. mauve erepon trimmed with white silk, white chip hat with mauve spotted chiffon; Miss Calvert (Thames), blue and white muslin, sailor hat; Miss Preece, blue French muslin, and her sister wore white; Mrs Atkinson, blaek; Miss Atkinson, pink silk veiled in pink French muslin; Mrs Baume, brown silk with black chenille plaid, finished with pink; Mrs James, black silk; Miss Violet James, white cashmere; Mrs Leathern, black silk with cardinal collarette, black hat with ostrich plumes; Mrs Ruck, navy costume trimmed with eeru lace; Mrs Edmiston, blue and black plaid costume. black hat with plumes; Miss Edmiston, very pretty white figured muslin with frills and tucks, white sailor hat; Mrs Dr. Seott, grey coat and skirt, canary vest, bonnet with canary flowers; Mrs Wilfred Rathbone. mignonette green silk veiled in black figured net, and finished nt r.ock and waistband with fawn lace,

black sash, black hat with plumes, velvet bow and buckle; Mrs Kerr Taylor, apple green silk bodice, black lace skirt, hat en suite; Misses Kerr Taylor, pink striped muslin, pink ehip hats trimmed en suite; Mrs Pollan, grey and black striped silk skirt, black silk bodice- with epaulettes- of grey and black striped silk, bonnet with pink flowers; Mrs Hunt, electrique grey costume with cream rucked silk chemisette, blaek hat with pink flowers; Mrs Stewart, black silk finished with beads, cream bonnet with green butterfly bow; Miss Murray, white pique skirt, spuice and white striped blouse, white hat; Mrs Murray, black; Mrs Laishley, bright navy silk spotted with white; black bonnet with butterfly bows and relieved with pink roses; Mrs Thomas Morrin, pale silver grey crinkley mousseline de soie trimmed with white bebe ribbons, grey hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs Moss Davis, white silk veiled in black striped net, violet floral toque; Miss Moss Davis, white cashmere skirt, white muslin blouse, white toque with pink roses; Miss Thomson, black mourning cos-

tume profusely trimmed with tulle; Mrs Bamford, dark green with black tulle trimming; Mrs A. P. Friend, black silk skirt, purple silk bodice veiled in black net and trimmed with beads, cream toque with puce flowers; and her little daughter wore white muslin with white hat; Mrs (Professor) Segar, white silk costume with grey striped silk coat, white hat with plumes; Mrs Edwin Rich, black silk, black bonnet with orange ribbons; Miss Winnies Rich, black and white striped batite, autumn coloured straw hat with brown ribbons; Mrs Ludlow Rich, electrique grey costume; Mrs Hudson Williamson, blue and black plaid, black hat with yellow flowers; Mrs Walker (Ellerslie), very handsome black silk with black bead passementerie en t raine, black bonnet; Mrs Walker (Parnell), black silk, black bonnet with pink roses; Mrs Robert Walker, black silk skirt, apricot brocaded blouse, toque with coloured roses; Miss Tisdale, dark green, with military braid trimming, and her sister wore grey; Mrs Tewsley, very handsome black brocaded silk with green velvet collarette and trimmings;

Misses Kempthorne, white silks with ecru lace; Miss Mary Wright, sage green trimmed with silver beads; Mrs Percy Dufaur, black silk skirt, shot silk blouse, black hat with plumes; Mrs McConnell, cream silk trimmed with lettuce green Liberty silk; Mrs Edward Isaacs; Misses Walnutt (2), white cashmeres; Mrs Leslie Hunt, black; Mrs Cheeseman, grey and black striped silk, black hat with different shades of pink ribbon; Mrs Keesing, black silk with beads; Miss Keesing, blaek silk skirt, black net bodice with bands of eeru lace insertion, and her sister wore a fawn and blue combination costume; Mrs Denniston, green plaid with black braid, cream vest, green hat profusely trimmed with carnation; Mrs McArthur. black silk skirt, green plaid silk blouse; Mrs Bullen, black silk profusely trimmed with'net and bead passementerie; Mrs Gavin (Wellington), black silk, black bonnet with lavender flowers in bonnet; Mrs Hay, black, relieved with purple; Mrs Napier, black broche with black bead passementerie, violet trimmed black hat; Miss Nichol (Scotland), green coat and skirt, cream vest, black velvet hat; Miss O'Neil, black silk, white sailor hat; Mrs Goodhue, iron grey satin; Mrs Colegrove, fawn tailor-made gown; cream striped vest, green ribbon toque; Miss Binks. navy serge, white vest, red hat; Mrs May, silver grey silk; Mrs Seegner, violet and green tartan; Mrs Isidor Alexander, heliotrope and bronze green figured costume; Miss Stella Alexander, white skirt, blue blouse, white hat; Mrs (Dr.) Lindsay, black silk with white satin revers: Mrs Edwards, navy blue with cream vest; Miss Fanny Johnstone, pale grey cashmere; Miss Moss, cream, and her sister white; Canons Mac Murray, Nelson, Judge Monro. Messrs Edwards. Tewsley, Leslie Hunt. Wright. Jackson Palmer, Arnold, Rathbone, Gould, Walker, Rev. Fitz Gerald.

WRIGHT—DYE. The wedding of Miss Maggie Dye, daughter of Mr F. Dye, of Kaukapakapa, to Mr George Wright, of Mercury Bay, took place recently at the residence of the bride’s father, and was a very pretty affair. The bride looked winsome in fashionable bridal array of figured white silk, richly trimmed with pearls and beautiful lace. There were two bridesmaids — Misses Nellie Dye and Wright. Both were tastefully gowned in green and white, the green predominating in Miss Wright’s costume, and the white in Miss Nellie Dye’s. At the very substantial wedding breakfast which followed the ceremonv (performed by the Rev. Mr Richards) the health of the happy pair was drunk enthusiastically, and other toasts. Early in the afterffoon the newly wedded couple left for Auckland. while the guests remained to enjoy a dance and supper, to which a very large number were invited. Everything passed off exceedingly well, and the wedding dance was greatly enjoyed by all.

BLACKMAN—YEATS. At St. Peter’s Church, Hamilton, on Wednesday last, Mr Frank Blackman, formerly of Kirikiriroa, now of Ponsonby, was married to Miss Margaret Annie Yeats, daughter of Mr C. Yeats of Kirikiriroa. The bride, who wore a pretty dress of blue shot silk, was attended by her younger sister Helen and Miss Ada Blackman, as bridesmaids, and was given away by her father. Mr Alfred Rayner, of Warkworth, acted as best man. After the ceremony a small party consisting only of the relatives and immediate friends of the family repaired to the Waikato Hotel, where the wedding breakfast was laid. Mr and Mrs Blackman left in the afternoon train for their future home in Ponsonby.

BANKS—CLARK. Mr W. A. D. Banks, recently promoted from Wellington to the Magistrate’s Court office, Auckland, was married on Thursday last in Christchurch to Miss Clark of that city.