ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 410, 8 May 1902, Page 2

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

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The Holy Trinity Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding yesterday, on the occasion of the marriage of Mr Jdodolphus Bichardson to Miss Agnes Emily Henderson, only daughter of Mr G. H. Henderson, of Gioborpe. The church, which was beautifully decorated, was crowded to tho doors, and considerable interest was taken in ' the event, both . bride and bridegroom being very popular throughout the. district. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dr.es.s of ivory satin, with transparent chiffon y.0k.0 primmed with point lace. She wore the customary wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. There were six bridesmaids, the chief being Misses Hannah Kennedy and Emily Miljer. The former was attired in a pretty dress of ' white silk, with black velvet picture hat, whilst Miss Miller was tastefully dressed in white muslin, with black velvet picture hat. The bride was also attended by.four little girls. Misses B. P.And A. Penny, nieces of the bridegroom, \yoro pretty dresses of white muslin with blue streamers and white picture hats, and Misses Alice and Nellie Bichardson, sisters of the bridegroom, were charmingly attired in white muslin with yellow streamers and white picture hats. The. bride’s . costume, which was greatly admired, was made by Miss Davis, of Adair Bros., and reflected great credit upon that young lady. The ceremony, which was performed by the Bev. W. Welsh, was fully choral, Mr' Burrows presiding at the organ. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Elijah Bichardson. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was an exceedingly pretty gold watch, and to the bridesmaids handsome brooches. At tho conclusion of the ceremony the wedding party drove to Wae-renga-a-hika, and in flic evening a social gathering was held jii ffep Academy of Music in honor of the occasjpp. The ball was beautifully decorated with flags and evergreens, and presented a pleasing appearance. Upwards of eighty couples were present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. An excellent supper wus provided by Mr J. Craig, the viands being of a recherche order. During the evening a number of toasts were proposed. The health of the bride .and bridegroom was proposed by' Mr G. Hoin-cc, and that of tho bridesmaids by Mr E. iticii.ar.dson, both gentlemen being most happy in. their remarks. Other toasts 'proposed were “ Tlw Ladies ” and “ Our Host,” both being naosts.nthusiastically responded to. The floor was in capital order for dancing, and a most pleasant gathering terminated shortly before l.a.pi., pheers being given for the bride and bridegroom. The happy couple were the recipients of a large number of hanisouio presents, including a cheque from the members of the Poverty Bay Club. 1 At Newtown, Wellington, on March 3l, a wedding of considerable interest to Gisborne people took place. In the Trinity Wesleyan Church, Mr Alfred Ezra Smith, third son of the respected Jlr Ezra Smith, of Gisborne, was united in the holy bonds ofmatrimony with Miss Gelena Chambers, only daughter of the late Mr H. J. Chambers, of Essex, England. The young couple will have the hearty congratulations of the popular and much esteemed bridegroom’s many Gisborne friends. .Ur and Mrs Smith have their home in Wanganui,