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WEDDING BELLS.

Rickard—Laing.

A wedding which has been exercising the minds of the fair sex in Foxton for some time past, took place in the local Presbyterian Church, on Thursday afternoon last, when Miss Isabel Henderson (Bell), daughter of our respected townsman, Mr A. Laing, was united in holy matrimony to Mr H. J. Stanley Rickard, chemist, of Wellington, and second son of Mr and Mrs J. Rickard, of Broken Hill, N.S.W. The Rev. I. Jolly, M.A., performed the ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated with ferns, etc. An archway composed of greenery in the centre of which was a beautiful floral bell, composed of daisies etc,, looked very effective with the young couple and bridesmaids arranged beneath it. The bridegroom is not unknown to Foxton, having acted as a chemist here shortly after his arrival in New Zealand, about five years ago. He left Foxton after a period of about ten months for the Empire City, where he has since resided. The bride wore a luxiel lace robe over chiffon taffeta, with cape sleeves over chiffon, transparent yoke with lace inlet, orthodox veil and orange blossoms, the veil being beautifully worked by the bride’s two younger sisters; the bride also carried a lovely shower bouquet. There were four bridesmaids, Misses Ellen and Eva Laing (sisters of the bride) and two little dots, Miss Phyllis McGlashan (neice of the bride) and Miss Lexia Younger (cousin of the bride). The two elder bridesmaids were attired in costumes of cream Sicilian cloth with smart Eton coats and pleated skirts, net vests with touches of pink velvet; they wore cream leghorn hats trimmed with pink dahlias, tuille and velvet, and also carried pink and white shower bouquets; the younger tots wore pale blue accordion pleated silk frocks, with bonnets to match trimmed with forget-me-nots, and carrying shepherd’s crooks.

The bride’s mother wore a handsomely made dress of black merveilleau relieved with rich cream lace, with a black picture hat to match, and carried a bouquet of cream roses. The bride’s travelling dress was a stylish grey tailor-made Eton coat with cream vest and cream crenoline straw hat, trimmed with pink roses and heliotrope applique. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a beautiful gold albert with pendant, while the bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a handsome gold and pearl spray. The bridegroom’s presents to the elder bridesmaids were opal brooches, and to the little tots, gold cable bangles. The bride also made gifts of gold-mounted hair combs to her sisters, while the mother of the bride received a pretty gold dagger pin set with pearls and amethysts from the bridegroom. Immediately after the marriage ceremony, about 100 guests sat down to a tasty wedding breakfast in a marquee specially erected for the purpose, at the residence of the bride’s parents. After partaking of the many good things provided by Host and Hostess Eaing, the usual appropriate toasts were honored in bumpers of champagne, including: “Bride and Bridegroom,” “ Bridesmaids,” Groomsman and Best man,” “ Visitors,” and “ Host and Hostess.”

Numerous congratulatory telegrams and cables were received. The happy young couple left by cab on Thursday evening for Palmerston North, en route (via Wairarapa) for Christchurch Exhibition, where the honeymoon will be spent. The Herald joins with numerous friends in wishing them all joy and prosperity.

THE PRESENTS. The wedding presents were a fine collection and included cheques from both the lather of the bride and of the bridegroom ; Miss Williams, of Australia; Mr J. J. Rickard, brother of .the bridegroom, of Moonta, South Australia; Mr J. Eddie, uncle of bridegroom, of Moonta, South Australia; Mr, Mrs and Miss Bell, of Palmerston North; and Mr C. Johnson, Foxton. Relatives of the bridegroom to forward wedding gifts were: —Mr C. Rickard, of Wellington, brother, marble clock and alluminium utensils; Mrs J. G. Phillips, .of Broken Hill, sister, silver candle stick; Mr R. G. Rickard, of Broken Hill, brother, silver jam dish; while the bridegroom’s fellow boarders of Wellington presented a large picture framed with carved oak, with silver plate attached, suitably inscribed. The mother of the bridegroom also forwarded fancy work for bedroom, her own handiwork. Relatives of the bride made some fine gifts, viz:—Mother of the bride, household linen, cutlery, tea service, and silver-mounted •tray ; Mr and Mrs McGlashan, of Waihi (sister), silver hot water kettle and spirit lamp; Miss N. Laing, silver cake stand, rose bowl and vases ; Misses Iva and May Laing, velvet pile table cover; Misses Davitina and Lizzie Laing, eider-down quilt; Master D. Laing, silver fruit stand and jam spoons; Miss Phil. McGlashan (niece), Waihi, hot water jug; Mrs W. Signal (cousin), Marton, silver rose bowl; Miss Browne (cousin), Scotland, cream jug and basin; Mrs McKenzie (aunt), Scotland, afternoon tea cups; Mrs Laing (grandmother), Scotland, specimen vase; Mr D. Laing (uncle;, Feilding, silver-mounted oak biscuit barrel; Mr (cousin) and Mrs David Younger, afternoon tea service; Mr and Mrs A. Green (cousin), Feilding, bronze flower

stand; Mrs G. Younger (aunt), Feilding, tea service; Mr (uncle) and Mrs D. Younger, Feilding, oak and silver salad bowl; Misses Younger, (cousins) Feilding, ornament.

Other presents received were : Mr and Mrs Williams and family, brass jardinere; Mr and Mrs Matherson, silver jam dish ; Miss Wighton, oak crumb brush and fray; Family Hotel boarders, dinner service; Mr and Mrs J. Thompson, pair silver salt sellars in case ; Mr and Mrs G. Rough, glass and silver biscuit barrel; Mr Mainwaring, oaken silver butter dish; Misses King, glass and dinameut; Mr Louisson, Dannevirke, silver combination egg and breakfast cruet; Mr and Mrs King, biscuit barrel, cream jug and basin ; Messrs Nash and Co., silver and glass cruet; Miss Speirs, glass and silver jam dish ; Mr and Mrs Naught. Wellington, case of silver afternoon knives, forks and spoons; Mr R. Grace, glass and silver sugar basin and sifter; Misses Wright, glass and silver jam dish ; Mr and Mrs Frew, glass and silver sugar basin and tongs; Mr and Mrs Currie and- family, glass and silver salad bowl; Mr J. A. McDonald, Feilding, silvermounted dressing case; Mr and Mrs Berthold, glass and silver jam dish in case; Messrs Sutherland and Rough, silver egg cruet; Mr C. Price, silver tea and coffee service ; Mr, Mrs and Miss Barnard, sjlver-mounted dressing table requisites ; Mr and Mrs S. Hickson, clock ; Mr and Mrs Taylor, Feilding, silver hot water can ; Mr and Mrs A. Reeve, silver cake dish ; Miss Hamer, silver toast rack; Miss Kulsch, Wanganui, glass and silver jam dish and spoon, and worked cushion; Mr C. F. Spiers, silver toast rack ; Mr and Mrs C. T. Easton, silver dinner gong on stand; Mrs Hamer, wicker cake stand ; Mr Hennessy, pair fruit dishes; Mr and Mrs Redfern, Christchurch, pair fruit dishes; Miss D. Aitchison, ink stand ; Mr J. W. Rough, silver fish service in case ; Miss Phyllis Frew, pair of silver serviette rings ; Mr and Mrs Neylon, afternoon tea service; Misses Neylon, water jug and tumblers ; Mr and Mrs Fanthorpe, Kirabolton, inlaid wood tea caddy and tray ; Messrs Levin and Co., Wellington, silver-mounted flower stand ; Mr M. Walker, trifle dish; Mr and Mrs Hunt, pair glass plates; Mr L. E. Reade; ink stand; Mr and Mrs G. Duncan, Apiti, nickel-plated kettle: Mrs A. Baker, pair of vases; Mr and Mrs A. Speirs, toilet set; Mr and Mrs Healey, oaken silver tray ; Mr and Mrs W. E. Chunn, Masterton, silver breakfast cruet; Miss Rough, fruit dish ; Miss T. Kulsch, Wanganui, fancy table centre ; Mr and Mrs J. K. Hornblow, silvermounted card case and cards ; Mr and Mrs Nye, silver-mounted perfume .bottle; Mr and Mrs A. W. Bradley, silver-mounted travelling dock;

Amongst the most valuable, was a handsome silver tray,,presented by Mr and Mrs Fletcher, of Wellington.

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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3749, 9 February 1907, Page 2

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WEDDING BELLS. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3749, 9 February 1907, Page 2

WEDDING BELLS. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3749, 9 February 1907, Page 2

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