Weddings.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 143, 19 December 1901, Page 3

Weddings.

Yesterday at 1.80 p.m. an interesting wedding, fortunately attended by good weather, took place, when Miss Mabel Clarke was married to Mr L. S. Hutton. Tbe marriage took place at "Wattle Grove," the residence of the bride's parents. A large marquee erected on the'lawn in front of the house was tastefully decorated and arranged for the occasion. Over 100 guests witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. McKenzie Gibeon. After the ceremony the "Wedding March" was played by Miss Hooper (Timaru). The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in white fiilk, tucked bodice, and the customary wreath and veil. Sha wore a gold souvenir bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss M. Kennedy acted as bridesmaid and wore a becoming costume of cream silk trimmed With " all over " lace, straw toque trimmed with pink chiffon and cream feathers. Her present from the bridegroom was a gold cable bangle. The bride's present to the, groom was a gold Maltese cross. Mr E. Hutton acted as best man. - After the ceremony the party and guests sat down to a spleudid wedding breakfast in the marquee. The Bev. McKenzie Gibson, in proposing the health of the bride ana bridegroom, said that Miss Clarke was of a sunnj disposition that would make, her much missed in Waimate, but he supposed Wellington would be the gainer; they could do with a little more sunshine there. Mr Hutton responded on behalf of his bride and himself, thanking all present for the many kind, wishes expressed for their future happiness. - t . Mr Hutton proposed the toast of the bridesmaid, which' was te~*

sponded to by Mr R. W. Hutton. Mr R.' G. ' Baxter proposed the toast of the " Host and Hostess " in a neat speech, expressing the Respect felt for Mr and Mrs Clarke by all who knew them. Referring to the bride, he said that she had been of the utmost assistance to societies she had been a member of, such as the Horticultural Society and the Dramatia Glub, by both of which she would be greatly missed.

Mr Clarke suitably responded on behalf of himself and Mrs Clarke.

Shortly alter the wedding party left for Studholme Junction en route to Wellington, followed by expressions of goodwill and showers of luck offerings. The bride's travelling dress was of blue-black Amazon cloth, Eton cpat and white tucked silk blouse, the dress being strapped with blue. She wore a black and white sequin toque shot with blue.

Following is a list of the preseots :-+-

Dresaing.case, Mr and Mrs MeGowan ; hot water jug, Mrs W* Seott: silver jewel case, Mr and Mrs T. Manchester, silver butter cooler, Mr and Mrs McLannan; silver teapot, Mr and Mrs 3. Manro; silver hot -water ksttle and stand, Mr Middleton and Mrs WingfiVld; oak and silver salt cellars, Mr Guthrie; silver cream and sugir bnain, Mr and Mrs Knowles ; rug, Mr and Mrs Beid ; butter dish and toast rack, Mr and Mrs Kowae; silver c*ke basket, Mr and Mrs Burnett (Timaru) ; pair worked pillows and table cloth, Mr and Mrs A Jones; oak and silver salad bowl. Mrs Hayes; silver jelly dish, Mr and Mrs J. H. Mitchell ; beaded cushions, lines and cake tray, Mr and Mrs E. C. Hutton (Christchurch) ; salt box, H. H Kennedy ; bread fork, Mr and Mrs Capstick ; Japanese glove and handkerchief box, Mr« M. Kennedy ; set hair brushes, Mr and- Mrs Akhurst; bread-fork and jelly spoon, Mrs Goldsmith; scrubbing brush, A. Kennedy; afternoon teaspoons, A Knight; set irons, M?bs M Kennedy; net carvers, Horticultural Society; had brushes, M. Kennedy; button hook and shoe horn, Mrs Medlicott; knife box, Miss B. Kennedy ; bread fork, Mr 0- Manchester-; set carvers, the firm of Kirkcaldy and Stains; carver set, Mr F. White; gold and pearl broooh, Mr A. LeCren; diamond ring, Dramatic Society ; gold and greenstone pendant, Mr and Miss Freeman ; silver mounted purse, Mr and Mrs Hamilton ; cheque, Mrs Studholme; pair silver serviette rinats Mr and Mrs Milsom ; ornaments, Miss Boss; bread fork. Mrs Taaffe ; silver tray, Manchester Bros, and Goldsmith ; pair carver rests W Clarke ; bread fork, Mr and Mrs T. Medlictt; silver and greenstone jelly spoon, Miss Dunn 5 bread f rk, Mr and Mrs J. Manchester ; bread fork, Mr and Mrs R. Kickman; doa-n table knives. Mr and Mrs Slee; dessert spoons and forks, C. Clarke; coal scuttle, Mr . 'and Mrs Hooper; tin trunk, A. Clarke, silve- tea service, Mr, Miss and Mra Manchester; i-ilver serviette rings Mr and Mr3lluddenklnu, afternoon teaspoons Mr and Mrs Simpson (Ohvistdiurch), egg stand Mr and Mra VV. J. Dailey, pair butter knives Miss Dailey, silver marmalade jars Mr and Mrs T. Clark, silver je'ly dish Mr and Mrs R. G. Baxter, silver teapot, pair piilou-g, photo frame, Mr F. Gaitt find family, carved photo frame G. Hutton (Dunedin). caived mirror Mr Fuller, painted panel Misses Ogilvie (Timaru), painted plaque Miss Easton (Oamaru), silver cruet Mr J. W. Manchester, biscuit barrel Mr and Mrs Simpson (Lawrence), salad barrel Mr F. J. Slee, pair vases, Mr A. Manchester, flower pot Mrs Allan, silver fish carvers Mra J. C. Clarke, silver fruit stand, a friend, pair figures Mi'S Allan (Christchurch), clock Mrs Dailey, pair fruit stands Mr O- Al Wilson, sideboard cloth Mr and Mrs H. Manchester, butter dish the Messrs M tchell, flower stand Mr G. Evans, pickle jar Mr and Mrs J. Hutton. (Dunedin), silver salt cellars Mr and Mrs F. Jones, f-ilver fruit stand Mr and the Misses Muilin (Christchurch), flower bowl Misa Akhurst, pepper castors Miss Clapcott, scent bottle Miss McLennan, creom, sugar and bu'.ter -dishes Mrs Freeman, set jugs Mrs S. Bird, vas-ea Mrs J. Philip, set flower bowls, Mr and Mrs Lee, sugar and cream basin and cream jug A. Hathias, set flower bowls Mr and Mrs Mathiae, biscuit barrel Mr Blake, flower stand Mr H. Mann, pair vases Mrs M. Smith, biscuit barrel Mr J. Smith, cream jog and sugar basin Misses 'Home (Dunedin), tea set Mr Wood (Christchurch), flower stand Miss Ross (Kelso), pair flower bowl Mr W. and Miss Evans, picture E. Clarke, mats Mrs Home (HokitikM, and photo frame Miss A. Leßrun (Dunedin).

Afc Huuter yesterday Miss Rose Blackmore was married to Mr George Ambrose Jackson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. McKonzie Gibson in the house of Mrs Blackmore and in the presence of a large number of friends. The young couple received a handsome array of presents.