WEDDING.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2996, 10 June 1893, Page 2

WEDDING.

ROSENDALE — HOOPEB.

The marriage of Mr H. Thornton Rosendale to Miss Lilian Hooper took place at 11 a.m., on the Bth inst, at his residence, "The Terraces," Methven. The service—Presbyterian—Was impressively conducted by the ftev. B. J. Westbrooke, in a very tastefully prepared room, A happy future awaits the bride, judging from the sunshine of the day. The bride's dress was a very becoming new shade of slate, with revers, and deep Swiss belt of shot silk to match. A pretty veil of tulle, fastened to the hair with a lovely spray of orange blossoms, fell a considerable length down the back. A spray of orange flowers and maidenhair fern was worn on one side of the bodice, and a bouquet of white flowers was held during the marriage. Mr Hooper, father of the brida, gave her away. The bridesmaids were Miss M., Miss E., and Miss F. Hooper, who were all tastefully dressed—Miss M. Hoeper, grey dress, with collar, front, and cuffs of pink Surah silk ; Miss E. Hooper, fawn dress, cuffs, collar, and front of £ink Surah ; and Miss F, Hooper, deep crimson, with white ribbons. All also wore pretty sprays of whibe flowers and maidenhair fern. Mrs Hooper, mother of the bride, wore a grey dress, with pretty lace front and cap. Among the guests were Mrs W. F. Somerville, Miss Somerville, Miss King" Mr, Mra, and Miss Hibbs, the Misses Houston, and several gentlemen. Mr AlecOrr ably fulfilled the duties devolving upon him as best man. After the ceremony the wedding party adjourned to the verandah, which had been curtained off, and where a prettily decorated table groaned under a varied and choice assortment of dainties. These, and all the arrangements, reflected great credit on the Misses Hooper. The centre of the table was adorned by a beautifullydecorated cake, from Mr Freeman, Christchurch. During the breakfast the usual toasts ware proposed, and the old familiar ditty, " For he's a jolly good fellow," was sung in reference to the bridegroom. A few words spoken by Mrs W. F. Somerville (Mr Somerville being unavoidably absent; expressed the esteem felt by them for Mr Rosendale in his position as manager. Everthing passed off very successfully, and the pretty view from '•The Terraces" was rendered more beautiful by the sunshine and blue sky. After cutting the cake the bride and bridegroom left for Dunedin, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Showers of rice and'old shoes, &nd all kinds of good wishes, accompanied the happy couple. The bride's travelling dress was of brown Bannockburn tweed, with stylish trimming of brown satin, green velvet hat with brown feathers, and the whole was very becoming. The presents were useful and numerous. B.E.S.