A Wedding.

Manawatu Herald, 26 January 1895, Page 2

A Wedding.

A very interesting marriage was solemnised afc All Saints Church, Foxton, on Thursday afternoon, when Mr Charles E. Robinson, fifth son of the late Mr F. Robinson of Herrington, was united to Miss Clara Symons, seventh daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bymons of this town. Being the children of very old settlers much interest was taken in the proceedings and the little church was packed daring the ceremony. The hour of two was fixed for the service, and punctually all immediately concerned were present. Mr Charles Robinson was in waiting supported by his brother, Octavius, and his nephew, Mr Marry Thynne. The bride appealed in company with her father, and accompanied by her two sisters, the Misses Emily and Lizzie Symons. In compliment to the families the choir attended and Miss Steel kindly presided at the organ. On the bride's arrival a voluntary (the Bridal) was played by the organist. During the service three hymns were sung "In the voice that breathed e'er Eden," " How welcome is the call," and " Thine for ever." The Rev. G. Aitkens officiated. At the close of the ceremony as the bridal party left the church, Meudtllson's " Wedding March " was played. Of course at the porch the young couple came in for the usual manifestations of luck and experienced the usual discomfort of being smothered in rice, but it has become such a time-honoured institution that it would be missed if such action was not taken. After the service a largo number of friends and relatives met at the bride's parents' residence and partook of afternoon tea v the wedding cake, &c. Mr Frank Robinson proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, to which the bridegroom responded. Mr Harry Thynue proposed the health of the bridesmaids and Mr 0. Robinson replied on their 1 behalf. Mr Thynne proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Symons which Mr Symon9 briefly acknowledged. In the evening a large party sat down to tea and afterwards a merry time was passed in dancing. The ladie3 will naturally be anxious as to the dresses. The bride looked extremely charming and was attired in a cream cashmere dress trimmed with lace and orange blossoms, with long tulle veil and a wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids wore cream crepon dresses trimmed with lace, and white hats with ostrich feathers. The presents were many and valuable and pretty, received from one and all, testifying to the kindly feelings existing between the young couple and those who know them. The house to be occupied by Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson has just been finished and fronts the Lady"s Mile. It contains seven rooms, and has been furnished throughout by the bridegroom's mother, Mrs Robinson, of Herrington. We venture to hope that a long and happy life lies before Mr and Mrs Charles Robinson, and we tender to them our very best wishes on their union.