HUDSON—ROACH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue II, 12 January 1901, Page 83

HUDSON—ROACH.

On the 26th inst. the township of Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, • was early astir, on the occasion of the marriage of Grace Lilian, daughter of Mr, G. H. Roach, of Hastings, and Mr. E. Varley Hudson, of Napier. The wedding party began to assemble soon after one o’clock at the parish church, which was decorated with ferns and flowers. The bride arrived at the church, leaning on her father’s arm, wearing a dress of white brocade, trimmed with lace, and carrying a magnificent bouquet. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr. C. H. Wilkie. The two bridesmaids, Miss Roach,, of Wellington, and Miss Vigor Brown, of Napier, wore white muslin costumes, trimmed with ribbon and insertion, and burnt straw and white hats to correspond. They each wore a gold cable bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. The service was performed by the Rev. John Hobbs. After the ceremony the w-edding party assembled at the residence of the bride's parents, where the numerous presents of the bride were displayed. At three o’clock Mr. and Mrs. Hudson started for Wellington amidst the good wishes of their many friends.