WEDDING BELLS.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 124, 5 June 1901, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

“ Happy is the bride that the sun shines on,” and the sun shone out beautifully yesterday afternoon, when Miss Edith Whinray, eldest daughter of one of Gisborne’s leading citizens, Mr J. Whinray, was united in the holy bonds of matri- : inony to Capt. Adolphus Martin, the popular owner and master of the schooner Waiapu. The ceremony was performed by tho Bev. Canon Webb. The church was made bright with native foliage and Howers, the chief feature of the decorations being a triple arch, 1 which was most artistically arranged. The bride, who was .given away by her ! father, was charmingly attired in a dress - of cream corded silk, handsomely trimmed ' with lace and pearl, true lovers’ knots, with the orthodox wreath and veil. She carried a pretty bouquet composed of mar- > guerite daisies, chrysanthemums, and > maiden hair ferns. The bride was attended by three bridesmaids. Miss Fisher, ' of Napier, in the capacity of first bridesmaid, was prettily attired in white silk chiffon, and canary satin ribbon, chip hat ) with chiffon and white tips. Miss Evini son, of Te Karaka, who acted as second bridesmaid, looked very becoming in white , silk chiffon and canary satin ribbon, , chip hat, chiffon and white tips. Both young ladies carried beautiful bouquets of white chrysanthemums, daisies, and 1 maiden hair ferns. Miss Lena Whinray, ! sister of the bride, was the third bridesmaid. The young lady looked exceedingly pretty in a dress of heliotrope silk, with white felt hat, feathers and satin trimmings, whilst she carried a handsome basket of flowers. Mr W. J. P. Gaudin acted as groomsman. The bridegroom Was also attended by the bride’s brothers, Masters W. J. Whinray and G. Whinray, tho latter being dressed in sailor’s costume. Mrs Whinray, mother of the bride, wore a dress of black triumph silk, canary silk vest and jet trimmings, black bonnet, trimmed with gold ornaments and roses. Amongst tho invited guests present in the church were the following : —Mrs W. Clayton, who wore a pretty dress of violet corderoy velvet, with braid trimmings, hat to match ; Mrs Colley, black costume, maroon silk vest, maroon toque ; Mrs Webb, dark green silk, black mantle and bonnet, crimson flowers; Mrs J. Cooper, purple, black and steel trimmings, black and white bonnet; Mrs Bright, brown costume and shot silk toque ; Mrs A. J. Cooper, green Bengaline silk, white silk trimmings and toque to match, with white feathers ; Miss B. Cameron, black . skirt, blue silk blouse, fawn hat, blue feathers; Miss M. Cameron, fawn costume, ivory satin vest, black velvet hat, ivory satin trimmings; Miss B. Cox, navy blue costume, pale blue plush vest, and fawn toque, blue trimmings; Miss S. Cooper, fawn costume, plush facings, cream velvet vest, fawn hat, turquoise blue trimmings; Miss Craig, plaid costume, blue silk vest, fur toque, blue trimmings ; Mrs H. R. Smith, black silk, jet trimmings, black toque and crimson and jet trimmings ; Miss Cooper, black skirt, black silk blouse, canary vest, black velvet toque, jet and canary trimmings. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold watch and chain, and to tho bridesmaids pretty gold brooches. The bride at the altar presented to the bridegroom a handsome gold ring, which was given in exchange for the ring she received, and is in keeping with an ancient custom. At the conclusion of the service an adjournment was made to Whinray’s Hall, where a most sumptuous repast awaited-the guests. The hall was beautifully decorated with native foliage, patriotic emblems, mirrors, bunting, etc,, and presented the appearance of a drawing-room. After full justice had been done to the good things provided, the health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by the Bev. Canon Webb and was responded to by tho bridegroom. Mr W. .Reynolds proposed the health of the

bridesmaids, and Mr J. W. Bright that of the parents of 'the bride, Messrs Gaudin and Whinray responding respectively. The happy pair were the recipients of numerous presents. They also received numerous telegrams from Auckland,' Napier, and Wellington. The flags were flying g,t tfle chief business places during the afternoon, and also in the shipping in port in honor of the event. Captain and Mrs Martin leave for Auckland by the Moura this morning.