WEDDING BELLS.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 404, 1 May 1902, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS.

BVP. N E—PARKER. The residence of Mr C. J. Parker, “ Emerald Hills,” Te Arai, was yesterday the scene of a very pretty wedding, which occasioned considerable interest in the district. The contracting parties were Miss Margaret Mary Bose Parker, fourth daughter of Mr C. J. Parker, and Mr Thomas Francis Byrne, of North Liberty, Limerick. Quite a crowd of relatives and friends of the happy couple were present, and great interest was taken in the proceedings.

The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Mulvihill,- assisted by Rev. . Fathoms O’Connor and Cooney (the latter belonging to Ly t 1 on), with the full ritual of the Catholic Church. There was nuptial mass celebrated by Rev. Father Mulvihill, and the customary blessings were given. The service was held in one of the largest rooms at the homestead, the decoration and adorment of which call for more than passing notice. Part of the room was devoted to the purposes of an altar, complete in every detail, whilst the apartment waS appropriately decorated with flowers and evergreens. The service was most impressive throughout. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a handsome dress of ivory surah silk, with a yoke of silk applique, lace bell sleeves, with puffs of lace same as yoke, the rest of thebodioe being finely tucked with applique insertion ; a train skirt, trimmed with shaped flounces, edged with insertion gimp to match bodice. She also wore a coronet of orange blossoms and beautiful silk veil, and carried a lovely bouquet of choice flowers, finished with streamers of ribbon. The bride was attended by Misses Sarah and Anne Parker, and Master John Parker and Miss Ivy Parker, the latter pair acting as train-bearers. The bridesmaids’ dresses were of silk-striped cashmere, the bodices being trimmed with silk-tucked yokes ; zouaves, trimmed with narrow satin ribbon, soft chiffon lace falling from the yoke and over the shoulders, bell sleeves with puffs of tucked silk. Tho skirts were trimmed with three shaped flounces, with several rows of satin ribbon on each; draped belts of silk and long streamers hanging from the waist ; black picture hats, with trimmed tips, and ribbon. Both young ladies carried beautiful bouquets. Miss Ivy Parker was charmingly attired in buttercup silk and picture hat, and Master Parker in a very pretty black velvet suit, The bridegroom was attended by Messrs E. and D. Parker. Amongst those present at the ceremony were: —Mrs C. J. Parker, mother of the bride, in a handsome dress of black silk, real lace trimmings ; Mrs J. Flood, white silk with pink trimmings ; Mrs W. Harding, black and pink; Mrs J. Parker, blue and black ; Mrs 0. P. Browne, grey silk ; Mrs Morrow, black silk; Mrs Livingstone, brown; Mrs Murphy, black silk, pink trimmings ; Mrs Matthewson, black merveilleux; Mrs D. Parker, yellow and black; Mrs Ponsford, black and white silk; Mrs W. Smith, black silk; Miss McCabe, black and white silk ; Miss Noil, black with blue trimmings; MissQueenin, black skirt, cream silk blouse; Miss Lawler (Wellington), black skirt, pale blue silk blouse ; Miss Craig, black skirt and pink silk blouse ; Miss Ferguson, black skirt, white silk blouse ; Misses Livingstone, white and brown, and grey silk ; Miss Smith, white and red ; ' Miss Murphy, grey silk, with pink trimmings ; Miss Wyllie, blue ; Miss Ferguson, black silk ; Miss Wilson, black and pink. The bride’s travelling dress was of grey pearl cloth, the bodice having a vest of cream satin, veiled with terracotta applique lace ; a sailor collar with bands of velvet, and edged with cream satin, veiled with the applique ; the skirt being trimmed with stitching and bands of velvet to match the cloth, and taps buttoned, toque to match.

Amongst the gentlemen present were : Messrs A. McCrae, J. E. Sisterton, H. B. Livingstone, H. McMichael, Martin, Evans (2), of Te Karaka, J. Parker, J. E. Flood, W. Smith, W. Gaudin, H. Syrnes, Murphy, Gittos (Auckland), Parker, Zachariah, DeCosta, Robson, C. P. Browne, and Ponsford.

The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a very handsome brooch, set with 0,. als and pearls, and to the bridesmaids pretty gold rings, with diamonds and rubies. The dresses of the bridal party were much admired, and reflected great credit upon Miss Allan, of Mr W. Pettie’s, Gisborne. At the conclusion of the ceremony a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served, supervised by Messrs Alien (City Buffet) and Brown, of Gisborne. The large dining room was fastefqlly decorated with flowers and ferns, and the tables presented a most artistic appearance. After full justice bad been done to the good things provided a number of toasts were proposed. That of the bride anrf bridegroom was proposed by Rev. Father Mulvihill in felicitous terms, and responded to by the bridegroom, in a happy speech. The toast of “ The Bridesmaids ” was responded to by Messrs Parker Bros. “ The Ladies,” proposed by Mr C. J. Parker, was drunk in bumpers of champagne, and responded to by Mr W. Gaudin. In proposing the toast of “ The Host and Hostess,” the Eev. Father O’Connor made an excellent speech, in the course of which he referred to the hospitable manner in which visitors to “ Emerald Hills” were treated by Mr arid Mrs Parker, There was no'place in the district, he said, where one received a heartier welcome, and he hoped that they woull be spared to enjoy life for many years to come. The young couple were the recipients of a large number of handsome and costly presents, and many wishes for a happy and prosperous future. In the evening a dance was given to the young people of the district,, and s very enjoyable time was spent. Mr and l Mrs Byrne leave this morning by the Elingamite for the South, where the honeymoon will bo spent. The two wedding carriages, each drawn by four handsome greys, were furnished by Messrs J. E. Redstqiie and Sons, of Gisborne, the turnouts being much admired.

STEVENS—WYLLIE.

A quiet wedding took place at the Holy Trinity Church yesterday morning, when Mr Edgar George Stevens, of Waimata, was married to Miss Wyllie, for some years head nurse at the Gisborne Hospital. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. \V. Welsh, in me nf the iatiwate friends and relatives of the uniting parties. By the desire of the contracting parties, the wedding was a very quiet one. The happy couple were' the recipients of a large number of costly presents, and have the best wishes of many friends for their future happiness and prosperity. The marriage took placo at 8 a.m, and Mr Mr and Mrs Stevens afterwards left for their home in the Waimata.