The Worcestershire Chronicle - Saturday, 2nd July 1881.

MARRIAGE OF MISS C. E. HILL to the REV. J. B. WILSON.

The old adage runs, " Happy is the bride that the sun shines on," and if there is any truth in the observation, happy indeed will be the lot of the lady who was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony at St. Peter's Church, Eaton-square, London, yesterday (Thursday) forenoon, for the brightest sunshine favoured the marriage of Miss Catherine Eliza Hill, youngest daughter of the worthy senior Member for this city, Mr. T. Rowley Hill, to the Rev. Joseph Bowstead Wilson, Rector of St. Helen's and St. Alban's, Worcester. By the express wish of both, the marriage was conducted in as private a manner as possible, and therefore the description of it which we present to our readers must necessarily be brief.
The time fixed for the ceremony at the fashionable church of St. Peter's was half-past eleven o'clock. Nearly half an hour before that period the bridegroom, the Rev., J. B. Wilson, accompanied by his best man, Lord Lionel Cecil, brother of the Marquis of Salisbury, arrived at the sacred edifice to await the coming of the bride. The company invited, whose names will be found below, assembled shortly afterwards, and at about half-past 11 o'clock the bride, dressed in a rich pearl satin dress, trimmed with Honiton lace and garlands of orange flowers and stephanotis, and wearing a wreath of orange blossom, and myrtles and a beautiful lace veil, entered the building, leaning on the arm of her father, followed by the brides- maids, Miss M. Evans, Miss Waters (cousins of the bride), Miss Wilson (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Woolrych (a friend of the bride). They were attired in dresses of cream-coloured Madras muslin, trimmed with Cambridge blue and lace, and wore white straw hats trimmed with blue and lace and pale rosebuds. Each carried a bouquet of pale pick and white flowers, and a fan, the gift of the bridegroom. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. R. N. Kane, rector of Lower Sapey, brother-in law of the bride, and the Rev. M. Wood. rector of Kington, Herefordshire. At the conclusion of the ceremony and the signing of the register, Mr. Sergerson, organist of the church, who played a voluntary on the organ as the company were assembling, performed Mendelssohn's " Wedding March." As Mr. and Mrs. Wilson left the church flowers were strewn in their path by servants at the town residence of Mr. Hill.
The wedding breakfast took place at Belgrave Mansions, and the following company sat down to a sumptuous repast :
Mr. T. Rowley Hill. M.P., Mrs. Rowley Hill. Mr. T. W. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill. Rev. R. N. and Mrs. Kane, Lord Lionel Cecil, Lord and Lady Arthur Cecil, Rev. S. March, Rev. Canon Cattley, Rev. M. Wood, Rev. J. F. Eastwood. Rev. John Richardson, Mrs. Pearce Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Bickerton Evans, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Evans, Miss M. J. Evans, Captain Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wilson, Mr. Wilson (of Oaklands), Mr. Crawhall-Wilson, Miss Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Aston Webb, Miss Waters, and Miss Woolrych.
Only one toast was given, namely, " The Health of the Bride and Bridegroom," proposed by the Rev. R. N. Kane, and responded to by the Rev. J. B. Wilson.
In the afternoon the newly-wedded pair left for Chester, en route to North Wales, to spend the honeymoon. The bride wore a travelling dress of fawn brocaded satin, opening in front, over a tablier of the same, and an Indian skirt trimmed with ombre red frills shading to fawn.
At the marriage Mrs. Hill wore a dress of plume satin de Lyon and brocade to match, trimmed with Brussels point lace, and bonnet to match. Mrs. Kane wore a dress of olive satin de Lyon, and velvet to match, trimmed with Honiton lace. Mrs. Henry Hill wore a blue brocaded velvet princess dress, opened in front, over a skirt embroidered with Passion flowers and azaleas. The over dress was trimmed with cream Honiton lace. Mrs. Henry Hill also wore a diamond pendant.
The wedding cake was made by Mr. Mountford, of this city, and was a magnificent specimen of the confectioner's art. The dresses of the bride, Mrs. Rowley Hill, Mrs. Kane, and Mrs. H. Hill, were made by Miss Maund, High-street, the bridal trosseau being supplied by Mrs. W. Bennett, High street, Worcester. The bridesmaids' dresses came from the establishment of Mrs. Widdicombe, Sloane-street, London.
At the residence of the bridegroom (and by his kind liberality) Miss Mary Clarke, the housekeeper, had been preparing, on a very elaborate scale, for the entertainment of her guests, about 30 of whom partook of tea and supper, and subsequently devoted a few hours to pleasant chat and harmony. The healths of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were duly honoured, and a very happy evening passed by all present. At the residence of Mr. Hill, M.P., the household, together with many invited guests and friends, were hospitably entertained, the occasion being made one of general rejoicing and festivity.
The bells of St. Helen's Church rang merry peals in celebration of the happy event. In the afternoon, the junior members of the chair of the church were entertained at tea at Mr. G. Griffin's, High-street, and in the evening the churchwardens, sidesmen, and senior members of the choir, by invitation of the Rev. J. B. Wilson, dined together at the Golden Lion Inn, where an excellent dinner was served up by Mrs. Price, the landlady. Mr. F. Lingham, vicar's warden, occupied the chair, and was faced in the vice-chair by Mr. John Shaw, parish warden. There were also present : Messrs. Brown (2), G. Thompson, G. Wingfield. Cotten, Graves, jun., A. Fildes, T. G. Chapman, Kings, J. Pressdee. A. Rich, H. E. Hobday, Wilmshurst, C. Whatmore, and A. Barry. The toasts of the" Queen," and the " Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family," having been duly honoured, the CHAIRMAN said the object of their meeting was to commemorate an event in the life of their rector, which he hoped would never occur again. He was sure that one and all would congratulate him upon the choice he had made—(applause)—and he was sure the lady would be acceptable in the parish, and make him ane xcellent wife. It had been said on many occasions that the wedding day was the happiest, but with the rector he trusted it would be the prelude to the increasing pleasures of domestic happiness. (Applause.) They wished him all the health and happiness he could possibly desire for himself, and hoped he would enjoy them until he was tired of them. The toast of the " Bride and Bridegroom was then enthusiastically drank.
The remaining toasts were " The Churchwardens," proposed by Mr. Rich, and responded to by Mr. Lingham ; " The Sidemen and the Choir," proposed by Mr. J. Shaw ; and " The Chairman," given by Mr. J. Brown.
The following is a list of the presents to the bride and bridegroom:-

PRESENTS TO THE BRIDE.

Mr. Pearce Baldwin, silver fish knives and forks, and lace; Mr. and Mrs. Hill Budgett, china mounted saltcellars and spoons; Mr. Temple-Bourne, china ornament for flowers; Mrs. and Miss Bailey, oak mounted saltcellar, mustard and pepper; Mr. and Mrs. S. Bailey, pair of flower pots and jug; Mrs. Bartleet (Redditch). scent bottles; Mr. Mrs. Elgar Besant (Malta), Persian brass tray end table cloth. Mr. and Mrs. F. Corbett, pair of jewelled china ornaments; Rev. Canon Cattley, pair of glass vases; Rev. Stanley and Mrs. Chesshire, pair of ormolu candlesticks ; Mr. Cooper, ornamental fruit stand; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Clay, strawberry dish, china. Mr. Richard Davies, M.P., and Mrs. Davies, pair of inlaid vases; Rev. Maurice and Mrs. Day, biscuit box; Mrs. Durnford, set of brass candlesticks, inkstand, &c; Mrs. Davy, wool antimacassar; Miss Davy, Shetland shawl.
The late Mr. Edward Evans, piano; the late Mrs. Edward Evans, silver tea and coffee service, Bible, lace; Mr. and Mrs. Bickerton Evans, silver dessert knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hilditch Evans, silver salver; Miss Bickerton Evans, silver fish carvers and picture; Mr. and Mrs. John J. Evans, brass and bronze vases; Mr. and Mrs. E. Wallace Evans, oak salad bowl, spoon and fork; Mr. and Mrs. Patrick, F. Evans, silver hot water jug; Mr. and Mrs. Everett, silver saltcellars and spoons, gold pencil case; Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Everett, Indian salver; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Evans (Wales), silver dinner napkin rings; Mr. andl Mrs. Edward Evans, jun., two cups and saucers; the Misses Evans, old Maltese silver sugar basin; Miss M. Evans, Persian brass jug. Mrs. Grant, brass paper knife; Miss Grant, pair of painted plates; Miss Gutch ( Redditch), scent bottles.
The late Mrs. Hill, large silver salver; Mr. and Mrs. Rowley Hill, silver forks, spoons, candlesticks, gold necklace, and wardrobe; Mr. T. W. Hill, Worcester china dinner service Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill, silver centre ornament; Miss Hilditch, silver soup ladle; Mrs. Hilditch, silver butter knife; Mrs. T. W. Hill, Worcester china dessert service, oak tea tray.
Mr. and Mrs. William Joseland, chest of tea.
Rev. R. N. and Mrs. Kane. soup tureen, sliver asparagus tongs, toilette set Mrs. and theMisses Kane, illuminated album; Captain William and Mrs. Kane, silver sugar tongs and sifter.
Mr. and Mrs. Lowther, silver fish carvers.
Rev. Septimus and Mrs. March, Worcester china flower ornament; Mr. McLagan, M.P., brass inkstand and candlesticks; Mr. McIntyre. M.P, andd Mrs. McIntyre, silver fruit Spoons and sugar sifter; Miss McIntyre, pair of silver fruit spoons; Mr. and Mrs. J. Kane McGwire, silver card case.
Mliss Newman, painted vase.
Captain Owen, pair of Worcester china vases.
Rev. Vaughan and Mrs. Pryce, ornamental brass card tray;
Miss H. Patterson, crewel work table cloth; Mrs. Rennick, embroidered case; the Misses Reader, two antimacassars, painted and worked.
Mr. and Mrs. Southall, five o'clock tea set, Worcester china; Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt, carved ivory paper knife Mr. and Mrs. Smiles, glass flower pot and plateau; Miss Stewart-Smith, embroidered silk sacket; Mrs. Sprangue, "Christian Year."
Mrs. Bate-Taylor, two fancy chairs and Sutherland table; Mr. and Mrs. Tombs, Indian vase; Mr. and Mrs. John Tombs, vase with raised flowers; Mrs. Tarlton, crewel worked tea cloth; Miss Twyman, macrame lace for bracket; Miss Tippets, glass boat and stand for flowers.
Mr. Arthur Waters, ormolu letter weigher; Rev. J. B. Wilson, gold locket; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wilson, writing table; Mrs. Waters, drawing-room settee; Miss Waters, painted d'oyleys; Mr. and Mrs. Aston Webb, antique silver salver; Miss Webb, letter weigher and brass bell; Mrs. Widdicombe, satin sacket; Miss Woolrych, worked cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Waters, ivory paper knife; Mrs. Woolrych, revised edition of New Testament.
Testimonial from tenants, silver eggstand, spoons. illuminated address; teachers at Lock-street Sunday School, " Farrar's Life of St. Paul" and illuminated address; class at Lock-street Sunday School, photograph album, with photographs; ladies of St. Hellen's parish, Worcester, china breakfast service; Miss Brooks, governess, and girls at Orphanage, "Christian Year " illusrated.
Kathleen, Jack, Mabel, and Dick (Kane), pair of china candlesticks; Miss March, splash-back; Miss J. and C. March, set of braided mats; Mr. B. March, carved bracket; Miss Baker, glass honey pot; Ethel, Everett, Isabel, and Herbert (Evans), four pairs of nut-crackers.
House servants; St. Catherine's-hill, centre ornament and vase for flowers; coachman and grooms, St. Catherine's-hill, pair of china ornaments; gardeners, St. Catherine's-hill, pair of china flower pots; house servants, Sapey, butter dish; House Servants at Belmont, Shrewsbury, preserve dish; Mrs. Everett's servants, crumb gatherer; Mrs. John J. Evans's servants, silver sugar sifter; Mrs. Underhill, antimacassar; Mrs. Richards and three daughters, ornamental candlestick; Miss Goldring, needlecase; Miss Stoker, book," Spirit of Praise;" Mrs. Rose, leather work case; Lizzie Collins, velvet pincushion; Mrs. Clarke (groom's sister), antimacassar; Lizzie Griffin, set of Japanese trays.

PRESENTS TO THE BRIDEGROOM.

General Atley, C.B., Venetian glass; the Misses Atlay, bracket with mirror; Rev. B. and Mrs. Arthure, camels with glass flower vases; Mr. and Mrs. George E. Abell, Worcester china vase.
Mrs. Bowsterd (Hyde), aneroid and clock Mr. and Mrs. T. Bowstead, crumb gatherer; Mr. And Mrs. C. J. Bowstead, tantalus spirit frame; Mrs. Budd, pair china ornaments; Rev. W. E. and Mrs. Bolland, brass girandole; Miss Maggie Bowstead, silver sugar basin.
Lord and Lady Arthur Cecil, complete set of glass with monogram; Lord Lionel Cecil, silver candlesticks; Dr. and Mrs. Crowe, glass bowl; Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Colmore, inkstand; Rev. J. Cook, silver Carlton cruet; Miss Mary Clarke, silver cake knife; Captain and Miss Ula Corbett, writing cabinet.
Rev. E. S. and Mrs. Dewick, old silver sugar basin and sifter; the Misses Dixon, pair brass plaques with candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. W. Dickinson, pair brass candlesticks.
Mr. and Mrs. I. Smythe Egginton, silver fruit spoons; Rev. J. F. Eastwood, book, "Sketches In Cambridge"; Rev. F. J. and Mrs. Eld, ivory whist markers.
Mr. H. T. Francis, old silver cream jug; Mrs. Fair, silver Carlton cruet; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fletcher, fender stool; Rev. R. and Mrs. Rodney Fowler, beer jug; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Fair, oak bracket and clock; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fair, dozen silver afternoon tea spoons and crewel table cloths; Misses Fildes, pair of brass girandoles.
Mr. Rowley Hill, travelling bag; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill, bacon dish; Mr. and Mrs. W. Price Hughes, two sets of breakfast cruets; Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Hyde, pair of Venetian glasses: Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Hyde, Worcester china vases; Rev. E. H. and Mrs. Harrison, salad bowl; Major A. T. Hancocks, china dish; Mr. Hedley, silver afternoon teapot; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hobday, framed photograph; Mr. John H. Hooper, paper rack; Misses K and N. Hooper, silver sugar tongs.
Rev. R. N. and Mrs. Kane, silver-mounted disk.
Mr. J. P. Lett. Worcester china plate; the Archdeacon of Worcester and Mrs. Lea, Worcester china coffee cups.
Colonel and Mrs. Martin, bronze lamp. Nieces and Nephews, silver tea spoons.
Miss Powley, "Songs and Ballads of Cumberland," 4 vols.; Rev. J. and Mrs. Potts, inkstand and candlesticks.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Randell, lndian salver; Mr. J. Rea, 25th Regt., silver pepper-box; Rev. John Richardson, silver grape scissors.
Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw, toilet service; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Sheppard, silver port wine strainer; Miss Stansfeld (Settle), brass card tray; Mrs. W. Stephenson (Throston), pair silver fruit spoons.
Teachers and children of St. Helen's and St. Alban's School, carved oak bookcase; Rev. R. and Mrs. Thursfleld, Worcester china flower pot.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Oaklands, silver tea and coffee service (Queen Anne); Miss Fanny Wilson, dining-room clock; Mr. H. V. Wilson, timepiece; Miss Wilson, side dishes; Rev. M. and Mrs. Wood, silver salt cellars; Mrs. Wilding, glass flower vase; Captain H. and Mrs. Gillum Webb, Venetian glass; Mr. and Mrs. Jones-Williams, silver mounted salad bowl, spoon, and fork; Miss Mary Wilson, cruet set; Miss Whelton, painted tile.
Old family servants, silver mustard pot.


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