A Wedding.

Manawatu Herald, 22 September 1894, Page 3

A Wedding.

On Thursday afternoon a very quiet wedding took place at Foxton. The contracting parties were Mr Walter Barber, son of Mr James Barber, so well known as an old colonist and energetic citizen of Wellington, and Miss Annie Whyte, oldest unmarried daughter of Mrs WhyiD, T?ho i fi a^ 80 we N and respected in Foxton. The ceremony was conducted in Mrs Whyte's residence by the Rev. James Duncan, Presbyterian Minister, at half-past twelve, and only the immediate relatives of the bride and bridegroom were present. The bride was attired in a silver-grey crepon, trimmed with white moire antique silk, and silver spangles. The usual veil and Wreath completed a very pretty dress. The* bridestli&ids were the Misses Jane and Kate Whyte, sisters of the' bride, who were dressed in peacock blue cashmere, trimmed with coral piuk silk, and wore gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr E. Cowles. After the marriage ceremony those present sat down to breakfast, which was substantial and choice. The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr Thynne, and acknowledged by Mr Walter Barber. The bridesmaids' health was proposed by Mr McMillan, and responded to by Mr Cowles. Amongst those present we noticed Mr and Mrs James Taylor, the grand-parents of the bride, and who so lately celebrated their golden wedding at Taw a Flat ; Mr and Mrs James Barber, the parents of the bridegroom ; Mr Henry Barber, uncle to the bridegroom, and Mr R. H. Barber brother to the bridegroom, and his wife. After the breakfast the party were photographed by Mr Waish, and if the view is successful it will be a pleasing memento of such a gathering. The bride's travelling dress was of brown cloth, with fancy gold trimming with pale green vest, with hat to match. The presents were many and valuable. The young couple left Foxton by the afternoon train for a trip to Napier, and when the honeymoon is over they will take up their quarters at the Himatangi station. A large number of well-wishers met to wish them good bye and rice, despite the Japansese war, was used in abundance.