HETHERINGTON—HIRST.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVIII, Issue XVIII, 3 May 1902, Page 858

HETHERINGTON—HIRST.

The wedding of Air A. S. Hetherington, eldest son of Mr S. Hetherington, of the Thames, to Aliss E. Hirst, daughter of the Alayor of Te Aroha, aroused widespread interest in the

localities mentioned. The ceremony was performed at the Wesleyan Church, Te Aroha. by the Rev. S. Griffiths, assisted by the Rev. E. Abernethy. The church was florally decorated, the bridal party standing under a beautiful bridal bell in white bloom- The bridesmaids were five in number. Miss Alabel Hirst, Aliss E. Hetherington and Miss Ivy Hirst looked charming in very becoming costumes of creme Japanese silk, Russian blouse bodices, and tucked skirts, with trimmings of chiffon and lace. Each carried a bouquet of pink and white cosmo and lilies, The two smaller bridesmaids, Miss Ruby Hirst and Miss Gladys Griffiths, wore dainty cream silk frocks and large white hats, trimmed with chiffon and os-trich feathers, and carried baskets of heliotrope and white flowers. The bride, who was given away by her father, w-ore a dress of rich ivory Liberty satin. The bolero bodice was of tucked Liberty satin, with transparent yoke of Duchess lace, daintily finished with a chou of mous-

sc line de sole with long ends. The trained skirt and circular flounce, prettily tucked, was outlined with handsome silk guipure. A wreath of orange blossoms and a beautifully embroidered veil completed the bridal costume. The bride carried a lovely shower bouquet of carnations, dahlias and maidenhair fern. The travelling dross was an Eton costume of fendalton blue poplinette, faced with white silk, strapped with foulard and finished with petite silver buttons. She wore a pretty picture hat. The bridegroom's gifts to the bride were a gold watch and chain and a lovely pearl brooch- To each of the three elder bridesmaids he presented a pretty gold brooch, set with turquoises and pearls. The two little folk wore gold eharm pins, also the gift of the groom. Mrs S. X. Hirst (mother of the bride) wore a rich black merveilleux silk ruffle, and black and heliotrope toque. After the ceremony a reception ' was held in the hall, and in the evening some 300 guests assembled and

continued the wedding festivities till midnight. The following is a list of the presents: —Mr and Mrs Allen, album; Misses Allen, glass cake sta*nd; Miss Alley, silver preserve dish; Rev. and Mrs Abernethy, silver bread fork; Mr and Mrs W. Buckley, pair jam dishes; Mr and Mrs Burton, silver sugar basin; Mr and Mrs H. Buckley, set carvers; Mr Blencowe, daisy cushion; Mr and Mrs Bailey, silver cake dish; Mr Brady, set carvers; Miss Brinkley, silver and glass biscuit jar; Mr Beswick, woolwork cushions; Mr and Mrs Bryers and family, bread knife and platter; Mr Bryers, case silver cake forks; Mr and Mrs Barbom, worked cushions; Messrs Allen, Bryers, and Thorburn, silver mounted ruby preserve casket; Mr and Mrs Cole, silver serviette rings; Mrs Clark, silver butter knife; Miss Dunstan, fruit plates; Miss Dunstan, biscuit barrel; Mr Dansey, Japanese ornaments; Mr Devey, cabinet New Zealand woods; Mr and Mrs Elliot, case carvers; Mr and Mrs Win. Eddowes, silver cake basket; Rev. and Mrs Elliot, silver spoons and forks; Mr and Mrs A. W. Edwards, silver tongs, sugar spoon, and butter knife; Mr and Mrs C. Fenwick, silver serviette rings; Mr and Mrs R. Farrell, silver fruit knives and forks; Misses May and Ada Farrell, silver cake fork; Miss Maud Farrell, handpainted plaque; Mr C. Farrell, silver hot-water kettle; Mr Bt Farrell, silver mounted oak butter-dish and trowel; Mr and Mrs J. Farrell, jun., bisquet ware vases; Mr and Mrs John Farrell, silver fruit spoons; Miss Farrell, silver mounted pickle jar; Misses Ella- Farrell and McClatchey, floral bowl; Miss Mattie Farrell, pair fruit bowls; Miss Olive Farrell, vase; Miss Graham, silver button hook; Miss H. Graham, silver curling tongs; Miss R. Graham, silver shoehorn; Miss 0. Graham, shoe sachets; Mr and Mrs Graham, morocco photo album; Rev. and Mrs Griffiths, silver egg cruet and spoons; Miss Gladys Griffiths, silver serviette rings; Mr Clarence Griffith, cake stand; Mr Champiness Griffith, preserve dish and salt cellars; Misses

M. and E. Gribble, silver salt cellars; Mr G. Gribble, silver bread platter and knife; Miss R. Gribble, strawberry dish; Mrs Gribble, case tea spoons and sugar tongs; Miss L. Gribble, pair fruit plates; Mr W. Gribble, cheque; Mr and Mrs F. W. Hetherington, silver hot-water kettle and egg cruet; Mr and Mrs J. H. Hume, silver backed brush and comb; Mr S. Hetherington’s employees, silver afternoon tea service; Mr and Mrs Hirst, sen., purse of sovereigns; Mr H. Hirst, silver butter bowl; Mr E. Hirst, picture and egg timer; Misses M. and J. Hirst, dressing case; G an<| L. Hirst, breakfast cruet; Miss Hansen, glass jug and six tumblers; Miss Ruby Hirst, breakfast service; Mr and Mrs W. Hetherington, cheque; Miss Hetherington, floral gondola, water colour painting (K. Watkins) in oak frame; Miss E. Hetherington, pair silver entree dishes; Miss J. Hetherington, silver fish slice and fork in case; Mr and Mrs S. L. Hirst, cheque, pair of binoculars; Mi - S. Hetherington, cheque, opal and diamond bracelet; Miss L. James, mirror bracket; Miss Jones, glass cake stand; Miss Jenkins, hot water jug; Miss Kerr, . pair vases; Mr and Mrs Raybourne, pair pictures; Miss Lynch, silver fruit knife; Mr and Mrs Lawn and family, serviette rings; Misses Laybourne, four salt cellars; Miss Lovegrove, bracket and china shoes; Miss Lavery, silver-mounted pickle jar; Mr and Mrs May, pair ornaments; Mr J. A. Miller and family, silver tea and coffee service; Mr and Mrs E. Miller, silvermounted jam dish; Mr and Mrs McGregor, strawberry dish; Mr and Mi's Mclndoe and Mr Hill, cheque; Masters M-, R. and Miss G. Mclndoe, two cake stands; Rev. and Mrs McFarland, silver preserve stand, hand-painted cushion; members of dhoir and Methodist Church, marble clock; Miss M. Maingay, vase; Mr W, Maingay, double preserve dish; Mr Meiglejohn, serviette rings; Mr and Mrs Nixon, silver teapots Mr C. Nixon, double fruit dish; Miss D. McKee, butter dish and sugar basin; Rev. and Mr

Nixon, silver-mounted pickle jars; Mr and Mrs Preston, carved tray; Mr Pollard, cheque; Miss and Master Patterson, silver and glass jam dish; Mr and Mrs Preston and family, silver afternoon tea forks; Mr and Mrs Routley, scent spray and scent; Mr F. Stone, pair Louis shoes, preserve spoons; Mr and Mrs Smith, cut glass and silver biscuit barrel; Miss Short, silver bread fork; Miss G. Stanley, crumb tray and brush; Mr and Mrs H. A. Sommerville, toilet set; Misses Stanley, silver-mounted preserve dish; Mr and Mrs Sherlock, cane knife basket; Mrs SeJgewiek, card basket; Mr F. Strange, breakfast cruet; Miss Taylqr, silver serviette rings; Mr and Mrs F. Whitehead, afternoon tea set; Miss Watkins, Dresden china placques; Mr and Mrs Williams, pair of glass salad bowls; Mr F. D. Woods, silver cake dish; Mr and Mrs Wallace, silver serviette rings.