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CASSIN—CREWDSON. On Wednesday last, at the Catholic Church, Hastings, was celebrated the marriage of Mr Herbert J. Cassin, son of Mr J. T. Cassin, of Hastings, with -Miss Lucy Mary Crewdson, daughter of Mr Crewdson, of Nelson. The bride was attended by three bridesmaids. Mr Fred Cassin acted as the bridegroom’s best man. The bride was attired in her travelling dress, a costume of fawn cloth, and hat to match. The bridesmaids, the Misses Cassin (sister of the bridegroom), and Gladys and Daisy Newport (nieces of the bride) wore, the former a rich white silk trimmed with primrose satin, and white’ hat; and the two Tatter wbre pretty dresses of ' cream* muslin, trimmed with lace, and large hats to match. The service was conducted by the Very Rev. Father Smyth, and Miss Lee played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March as the party entered the church. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Cassin left for the South, where the honeymoon will be spent. RA TH BON E—SiHAN D. On Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock a large number of guests and spectators were attracted to the Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, to witness the marriage ceremony of Miss Annie Shand, daughter of Mr Shand, of Christchurch, and Mi’ W. Rathbone, of Napier. The bride looked sweetly pretty as she entered with her father in an ivory white satin, the long square train hanging loose from the shoulders. the neck and sleeves of transparent lace and knot of orange blossom at the throat, the veil was worn off the face and she carried a. lovely shower bouquet. Her bridesmaids were Miss Edith Shand and Miss Elsie Rathbone, wearing creamy white Liberty satin with rose pink velvet waistbelts crossed at the back and front, and edged with white fringe, picture hats trimmed with cream and pink velvet, and ostrich tips. Mr H. Shand acted as best man, and Canon Pascoe officiated. The church was beautifully decorated, the chancel in all white and green, and the window ledges nnd gas brackets with autumn leaves, chrysanthemums, etc.; Mrs Shand wore a handsome black satin, the bodice relieved with white, and black and pink bonnet; Mrs Rathbone was also in black satin, with vest of white satin, and becoming bonnet to match; Mrs Duncan, nee Mis* Shand, a green coat nnd skirt, and pretty toque of fur nnd green velvet, and touch of cerise; Mrs Hobbs, very dark and large pattern plaid cloth relieved with white, black nnd whit* bonaet; Mist Hotdm. a heliotrope noatnme, heliotrope and brown hat; Mrs
W. D. Wood. rich black silk, the bodice finished with jet, handsome lace eol ß lar. black bonnet with violets; Mrs Walker (New Brighton), green cloth sdcirt and velvet blouse to match, red velvet toque. A large number of guests assembled at the residence ot the bride's parents, Papanui road, for afternoon tea, and unfortunately the rain came down in torrents just as the bride was leaving. Her going away dress was of the fashionable khaki. The presents were both handsome and numerous, the bridegroom’s presents to the bridesmaids were very thick gold cable bangles, and to the bride he gave a handsome long chain. BROUGHAN—TUNNICLIFFE. A large number of guests assembled at the residence of Mr Tunnielitfe, Ipsley-street, Blenheim, on Wednesday afternoon, April 25, to witness the wedding of his eldest daughter May to Mr Frank Broughan, second son of Mr D. Broughan, New Renwick Road. The bride looked charming in ivory broche, prettily made, and finished with embroidered chiffon, the whole surmounted by a handsome tulle veil. She carried a lovely white shower bouquet, and wore the bridegrooms gift, a gold watch and chain, Her two bridesmaids were Aliss . Alilly Tunniclifte and Miss Mary Broughan, who were attired alike in electric blue jackets and skirts and large palest grey felt hats, with blue trimmings. Each had a pretty bouquet of white flowers, and wore a lovely , gold brooch given by the bridegroom. The Rev. Father Servaiean performed the ceremony, and Mr Fred. Broughan was best man. As the bride entered the dining-room, where the ceremony took place, Miss McCabe played a stirring march and later, Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. Among those present were:—Mr and Mrs Tunnielitfe, Mr and Mrs Di Broughan, Mr and Mrs Area, Mr and Mrs Corry, Mr and Mrs Houldsworth, Mrs 11. Ball, Mrs Beattie, Mr and Mrs R. MeArtney, Mr and Mrs C. Coward, Mrs Draper, Airs Wilkin, Mrs J. Penney, Mrs T. Fisk, Miss Watson, .Miss Mitchell, Miss Bottrell, the Misses Ball (2), the Misses Broughan (2), Miss Al. AlcArtney, Aliss E. Tunnicliffe, Aliss Al. Adams, Aliss L. Draper, Miss Z. Tunnielitfe, and Messrs Aroa, AlcGee, Tovey, and many others. There was a large number of handsome presents, ranging from useful to were inspected*’ -by the -guests after ted) and) dtlinkyi refreshments were handed round. The wedding party and guests were photographed on the lawn, and afterwards the newly married pair left for their home at St. Clair, the, bride wearing a becoming navy blue, costume with hat to match, accompanied by the best wishes of their friends.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XIX, 12 May 1900, Page 898
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870ORANGE BLOSSOMS New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XIX, 12 May 1900, Page 898
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