ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1457, 18 May 1905, Page 3

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

DUNCAN—MACKRELL.

A wedding that attracted considerable interest in local social circles took place yesterday, when Miss Sarah Florence Mackrell, eldest daughter of Mr J. W. Maokrall, of the firm of Messrs Mackrell and Colley, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr Charles Duncan, late of Taranaki. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. Honnsell at the residence of the bride's parents, Palmerston Road. The bride was prettily attired in a cream voile dress, trimmed with chiffon and crepe da chine, satin ruohings, and much tucked. She wore the customary wreath and veil, carrying a, handsome shower bouquet. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Daisy Mackrell, as bridesmaid, wearing a white silk dresß, trimmed with ribbon, embroidered medallions and Vallenciene lace. Tbo dresses, wbioh were particularly becoming, were the work of the bride’s mother. The bride received a valuable gold brooch oet with poatls and rubies from tbo bridegroom, the bridesmaid receiving a gold ruby-set brooch with pendent heart. Mr Arthur Calcott officiated as best man. The

happy couple were the recipients of many - valuable presents, including a handsome J rimu sideboard from the employees of Mackrell and Colley. At His Majesty’s Theatre in the evening a social was tendered by Mr and Mrs J. W. Mackrell to the firm’s staff and friends. There was a large and representive attendance, upwards of 150 couples gracing the floor, whilst a large number of friends / were also assembled on the stage. A. more happy gathering it would have been difficult to have got together, and all present pronounced the social to be one of the most enjoyable held in Gisborne. No efforts were spared by Mr and Mrs Mackrell to ensure the comfort and pleasure of their guests, the arrangements for the function being most complete. Special mention should no made of the music, -s. ■ which was provided by Miss Moore (piano). Mr A. Lang (violin), and Mr G. \Louglas (cornet), and a most popular selection was made. Messrs S. Williams aud W. Webb officiated as M.’sC., which duties they discharged in a most efficient ter mannor, A most recherche supper was sxipplied, and needless to say full justice was done to the good thiogs provided. Luring the evening a number of musical Items were given and much appreciated. Mr Mackrell Bang 41 The green fields of Virginia ” and 44 Sweet Sixteen,” and Mr /' K. Nasmith 41 The Spider and the Fly.” Mr Rica mefrwith a good reception in his —V recitation, “ A Trip from Gisborne to rAs Murewai,” whilst Mr Allen sang “ Asthore” in good style. “The Fireman’s Wedding” was splendidly recited by Mrs Nicol, who was warmly applauded for her efforts. Lancing was continued to an early hour this morning.