MARRIAGE OF MISS GRACE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4528, 20 September 1893, Page 3

MARRIAGE OF MISS GRACE.

Miss E. M. Grace, eldest daughter of the Hon. Dr. Grace, M.L.C,, was married til Bt. fllary's Cathedral, "Wellington, yesterday afternoon to Mr Ohas. P. White, 0.E., who is in the service of the Prince of Morvi, lattiawar, Bombay Presidency, The day was gloriously fine, and much public interest was manifested in the affair. In order to prevent a crush, admission to the church was by ticket, and every Mailable inch of space was occupied, the great majority of thoso present being ladies. Miss MeClean, assisted by several ladies of the congregation, had decorated the church in a very bpautiful manner, the whole of the nliar and the precincts being adorned by a splendid array of arum lilies. Outside the church were congregated large numbers of people awaiting the arrival of thß wedding party, and as the bride stepped from the carriago tho children of St. Josoph's Orphanage paid her a oharining compliment by strewing flowers before her, The ceremony was performed Eev. Father DawsoMKitninistralor), assisted by Father Deyoy (Vicar-Goneral), The oride, who was given away by her father, wore a tery handsome dress of ivory brooade, trimmedwitb orange blossoms, a thick silk cork, with satin ribbons, together with a tulle yeil and spray of orange blossomß, and a long train forming a Watteau pleat from the neck, She also carried a beantiful bridal bouquet. The bridesmaids were the Mimes Maud, Alice and Pearl Grace (sisters of the bride), Miss Ida and Hilda Johnston (dnusbters of the Hon. V/. W. Johnston), Miss Zoe Johnston (daughter of the Hon. 0. J. Johnston, M.L.0.), and Miss Mollie Johnston (daughter of Mr Sydney Johnston, of Hawke's Bay). They Wore satin, trimmed with shoos and stockings to match, and bronzo liatß trimmed with Madam Berard roses; a bouquet of similar roses was carried by oaoh. The bridesmaids also wore tiger<claw broocheß, from a tiger shot by the bridegroom, Mrs Grace wore t drest of black velvet trimmed with brocade, and a-Ace jabot. Her bonnet was of gold lace, trimmed with blue cornflowers, the strings being fastened by a handsome diamond brooch. Mr Frank White, brother of the bridogrooco, officiated as best man. Previous to the arrival of the wedding party Misß Kelly, the organist, played Batiste's Andante (No 2), and, as the procession entered, Viviani's March of the Silver Trumpets, The ceremony occupied only about ten minutes, and at the conclusion the contracting parties signed the register on a table placed within the altar rails for that jnirjiose. At the pewfy-mavrid couple

left tho vaored edifice, Miss Kelly played Mendelssohn's Wedding Maroh and outside they were greoted with showers of rice from tbe children of St Joseph's Orphanage. The presents were numerous and costly, and included a cheque (or 1000 rupees from I the Prince of Morvi. On the motion of the Hon t». 14. Sbrimski the Legislative Council adjourned lat 8.80 p.m. in honour of tho wedding, A large pai ty of guest? was Biibsequontly entertained at the residence of the bride's parents, and the 'health of ilia bride and bridegroom was propu'd by Captain Unwell and duly liououred. At 480 p.m., the happy <wu|>Li loft for " Hotnewood," Kttrori, which hall been kindly plaeod at their disposal by the Hon. 0. J. Johnston. The biMe wore a brown canvas travelling dress, with bat to match and a zouave jacket. In the jcourso of a day or two Mr and Mrs White will go on a short visit to Mr White's mother in Hawke's Bay, and will theu leave New Zealand for India by the a.«. Hauroto, taking the traua-contineiital train from Sydney to Adelaide, wlioro tlioy will catcb the P. ami O. steamer, They will take with tlieiD tho hearty wishes of nil their friends and acquaintances fori their future welfare and happiness,— N.Z, Times.