ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue XIX, 7 November 1903, Page 51

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

GILBERT—RICHARDSON. A very pretty and interesting wedding took place in St. John’s Church, Westport, on October 14, when Air Albert Gilbert, third son of Air and Airs Gilbert, of Greymouth, was married to Miss Aladge Richardson, third daughter of Airs Richardson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Al. Dart. Airs Kelling, who was at the organ, played Afendelssohn’s “Wedding March” as the bridal party left the church. The church was prettily decorated- A large wedding bell, the work of Mrs Carne, was suspended over the happy couple. The bride, who was given away by Air F. F. Munro, looked graceful and pretty in a beautiful white silk gown, elaborately tucked and trimmed with ivory insertion, the train having many tiny frills. A soft tulle veil was worn over a spray of orange blossoms, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet, presented by Aliss V. Marris. She wore a diamond and sapphire crescent brooch, and bangle, and gold necklet, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Misses Ettie and Alay Richardson, wore pretty gowns of white soft silks, trimmed with tucks and Paris guipure lace insertion, cream and blue lace straw hats trimmed with blue silk and pink roses. They carried bouquets of pink and pale blue flowers, and wore brooches set with turquoises and chains, presented to them by the bridegroom. Two tiny mites, the Misses Muriel Aloore (Nelson) and Florence Alunro, wore dainty little frocks of white muslin and insertion, large White hats, and carried crooks trimmed with blue and white flowers- They wore gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. Air Bennett acted as best man. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a silver-mounted walking-stick. The bride and bridegroom gave the best man a set of gold links with monogram. After the wedding Airs Richardson, assisted by her daughters, held an “At Home.” She received the gue-sts in a pretty blaek etstume and sequin net trimmings: Aliss Richardson wore a green flecked voile costume trimmings of green silk, cream lace, straw hat, with blue silk and pink roses; Aliss Eva Richardson, crushed strawberry costume, kilted skirt made with a yoke, and white medallion trimming, picture hat. The bride’s travelling gown was of navy blue flocked voile, with white vest, stylish hat trimmed with roses and autumn leaves. The happy couple left overland for Reefton en route for Christchurch and Dunedin, where they will spend part honeymoon prior to taking up their residence in Greymouth. A large number of people witnessed the ceremony, and amongst the guests wore—Afrs and Aliss Kelling, Airs E. and Miss Powell, Misses J. and AL Alunro, Airs and Aliss Alurdock, Afisses F. and K. Cottrell, Airs. Enright, Air. A. A. Wilson. Airs. Harden. Aliss Trumble, Aliss Virtue, Aliss Brown, Rev. J. R. and Afrs. Dart, Aliss Hughes. Airs. Tyrrell-Phillips, Aliss Bums. Airs. Ewan, Air. Strachan. Airs, and Aliss Bird. Airs. Leaver, Aliss Simon, Airs, and Aliss Struthers, Afrs. and Aliss Alanis, Air. and Afrs. F. F. Alunro, Air. Lawson, Air. T. England, Air. and Airs. G. Gothard, Aliss A. Gallagher, Air. and Airs. Afackay. Afrs. and Aliss Hay-Alao-kenzie, Aliss Kiely, Aliss Cooper, Miss Pain, Air. Bennett, Air. De Vere, Air. Graham, Air. and Aliss Fair. Aliss Afarris (Waimangaroa). Aliss Alunson, Aliss Kiely. Aliss Smith, Afrs. Allen, Afrs. Orr, Captain and Aliss Leach. In the evening Airs. Richardson entertained a large number of friends.

The following is a list of the presents: Afrs. and Aliss Murdoch. epergnej Aliss Cottrell, book; Afrs. Richardson, pair old English vases and household linen; Alias Eva Richardson, cushion and tray cloth; Afrs. and Aliss Enright, serviettes; Air. and Airs. E. Suisted. Wedgwood hot water jug; Afr. A. A. Wilson, Shakespeare: Mr. and Afrs.

harden, box fancy handkerchiefs; Miss Louie Richardson. pillow sham; Dr. Mackenzie and Miss Trumble, oak and silver butter dish and knife; Mr. A. C. Cottrell, silver cake fork; Miss Virtue, glove and handkerchief box; .Mr. and Mrs. Heron (Wanganui), serviettes; Misses Munro, Wedgwood set; Miss Brown, glove and handkerchief box; Rev. and Mrs. Dart, book; Mr. and Mrs. E. Boswell, lace sideboard cover; Mrs. and Miss Hughes, Maltese tray cloth; Miss Orr (Ashburton), tray cloth; cheque, £SO; Mrs. Tyrrell-Phillips, Irish linen handkerchief, fan and scent; Mrs. Williams (Melbourne), cheque; Mrs. Alexander Richardson (Melbourne), cheque; Miss Burns, silver butter knife; Miss Mabel Burns, breakfast cruet; Capt. and Mrs. Ewan, mother of pearl card case; Miss Ettie Richardson, pair picture panels; Mrs. Strachan, silver mounted and cut glass specimen vases; Mrs. Sheldon, Ruby honey jar; Miss Snodgrass, pair silver jam spoons; Mr. and Mrs. G. 11. Jackson, crumb tray and brush; Mrs. Harrison (St. Hilda), handsome table cover; Mr. and Mrs. Bird; handworked toilet cover and fruit dish; Mrs. Burns, silver - tea-pot; Mrs. Leaver, silver milk jug; Master Percy Mackay, cup and saucer; Miss Muriel Moore (Nelson), jam dish and d’oyleys; .Mr. and Mrs. McNeight (New Plymouth), table centre; Mrs. Gore (Kingston) (aunt of bride), cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert (Greymouth), cheque; Mr. Myers (Wellington), epergne; cheque, £SO; Miss K. Cottrell, oak and silver crumb brush and tray; Mrs. Hampton (Charleston), fruit dish, cup and saucer; Mrs. and Miss Simon, epergne; Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, pair salt cellars; Mr. and Mrs. Struthers, silver cruet; Miss Struthers, pair vases; Mrs. and Miss Kelling, cushion; Mr. T. and D. Gilbert, satin eider down quilt; Mr. and Mrs. Marris, pair pictures; Miss Marris, carved tray; Miss Barclay, painted panel; Mrs. Price, opal panel; .Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Munro, silver mounted purse, gloves and shoes: Miss Rita Gothard, cup and saucer; Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, handsome blue silk underskirt; Dr. and Mrs. Brucn, eheese cover and fruit dish: Air. F. Hagedorn, mirror bracket; Miss Dimant (Wellington), Maltese lace ,handkerchief; Mr. and Mrs. Hagedorn, set d’oyleys; Mr. T. England, fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. Haselden ((Christchurch), silver mounted brush and comb; Mrs. and Miss Powell, table, cloth and serviettes; Mr. and Mrs. G. Gothard, silver shell butter dish and knife; Miss Sinclair, cushion; Miss A. Gallagher, ebony and silver butter dish and knife; Mr. and Mrs. Mackay; Japanese vase and China dtsls; Air. and Mrs. A. H. Hounsell (Nelson), linen drawn and worked bod spread; Mrs. Kiely, pillow cases; Mr. and Mrs. HayMackenzie, picture; Mr. and Mrs. Calder (Wanganui), cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Kilgour (Blenheim), sideboard cover and d’oyley; Miss Minnie Hagedorn, hearth brush; Miss Cooper, pair wool mats; Mr. and Mrs. Prosser (Christchurch), silver bread fork; Miss Riley, plush bracket; Air. and Airs. Lounson, dressing case; Alias Pain, specimen glasses'; Miss Craig, tray cloth and d’oyleys; Air. A. P. Bennett, set carvers; Messrs. Paul De A cre and Graham, Oriental table centre; Air. and Mrs. Fair, travelling rug and straps; Alisses Alarris ( Wainiangaroa), point. lace scone d’oyleys and views; Aliss Alunson, specimen vases (cut glass): Alias Kielv, silver mounted hair pin glass; Miss Smith, silver butter knife; Air. R. Whvte, silver mounted mirror stand and brushes; Air. and Mrs. Allen, yellow satin table centre; Air. and Airs. A. H. C. Orr, set irons; Afiss May Richardson, ruby water jug and glass.