Edith Constance JULIUS [868]

  General Notes:

Edith lived in New Zealand.

WEDDING.
NEWTON-JULIUS.
On Wednesday, there waa a very pretty wedding at St Peters Church, Akaroa, when Miss Edith Juiius, third daughter of the Rev. A. H. Julius, was married to Mr H. E, Newton, eldest son of Mr J, R. Newton, a well known resident of the Akaroa district. The weather had been most threatening for days, and on Tuesday it looked as if tbe bride would have little of the sun which is supposed to be such a necessary accompaniment to a happy wedding, However, the elements were in a propitious mood, and abated their severity to allow of a pleasant wedding day. The sky cleared, and the sun came out for tbe afternoon, though later in tbe evening a severely cold southerly gale with heavy showers of sleet and rain swept the Peninsula.
For the young pair everything was very pleasant, and when the cars brought the bridal party to the church everything was bright and propitious. The church had been tastefully decorated by tbe bride's girl friends, and a bell made of white flowers and greenery suspended over the altar. The wedding service was a choral one, and the members of the choir met the bride at tbe lych gate and preceded her up the aisle of the church. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, Rev. A. H. Julius. Mr G. 0. T. Armstrong, brother-in-law of the bride, gave her away, The bride wore a most becoming white silk wedding dress with silk net bodice She wore the conventional veil with orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet made by Mr F. Armstrong. The bride was accompanied by three bridesmaids, her sisters, Misses K., L., and M. Julius. Miss K. Julius wore a white velveteen frock trimmed with white silk and a white tulle hat. Misses L. and M. Julius wore white velveteen dresses trimmed with white silk, and brown satin hats with pink roses. They all carried bouquets of brown chrysanthemums. Mr Malcolm Bruce, cousin of the groom, acted as best man.
The church was full of guests and spectators, and when the newly married couple had signed tbe register and came down tbe aisle and through the church yard they were deluged with rice and rose leaves, two motor cars were waiting to take the young couple and other members of the bridal party to tbe vicarage.
Mrs Julius, the bride's mother, wore a handsome black silk dress aud black hat and plumes.
Mrs G, 0. T. Armstrong wore a black velveteen frock and a black hat, with a tangarene plume
Miss E. Julius wore a pale blue frock with black buttons and a black hat trimmed with pale blue.
Mrs J R Newton, the bridegroom's mother, wore a back velvet dress, and a black velour hat with a white plume.
Miss G. Newton wore a wedgewood blue frock, richly embroidered, and a black velvet hat and blue plume.
The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a diamond and olivine pendant set in platinum.
The bride's gift to the groom was a silver cigarette case.
The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were moonstone ornaments, a pendant, ring, and brooch.
At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr and Mrs Julius entertained a large number of guests at the vicarage. The bride and groom received hearty congratulations from a wide circle of friends. After all had partaken of afternoon tea, and the bride had cut the cake, Mr G. Armstrong proposed tbe toast of the bride and bridegroom. He said be bad known the bride since her schooldays, and the bridegroom longer, The groom was a worthy son of a worthy sire, Mr J. R. Newton was a man for whom he had the highest esteem - be had not only done all be could for his family, but he had devoted himself to public matters, and worked for the good of the district He was sure the young couple would have a happy home life, and after all, tbe home life was the mainspring of a people's welfare He was a great believer in happy marriage, and was certain that men and women were happier in their married state. He wished the young couple much joy and prosperity in the future.
All present seconded the toast with musical honours.
The bridegroom, in reply, thanked Mr Armstrong for his kind words, and all present for the way they bad responded to the toast of his wife's and his own health. He was glad to see so many of their friends present. He was not going to make a lengthy speech, but he assured them that he was deeply happy, and though he could say little to thank them his heart was very full.
The Rev A. H. Juliis thanked Mr Armstrong for his kindly speech, and extended a cordial invitation to all to come to the Vicarage that evening.
The bridal couple then retired to get ready to leave for their honey moon. They left shortly after three o'clock on a motor cycle with side car enroute to Ohristchurch. The bride's travelling dress was a brown costume, with brown hat and motor veil. The bridegroom was attired in a handsome motor suit. Tin cans and a horse shoe made of flowers wore tied to the back of the cycle, but they were soon cut off and a rapid journey made to Christchurch. The honeymoon will be spent in Timaru. Mr and Mrs H R. Newton are settling in William street, Akaroa, where they have built a handsome residence.
In the evening the Rev and Mrs Julius entertainbd a large number of guests. Dancing, cards and bagatelle were indulged in till close on midnight,
Mr G. Armstrong, on behalf of the guests, thanked the Rev. and Mrs Julius for the pleasant evening spent, Rev, A. H. Julius responding on be half of Mrs Julius and himself.
Tha bride was the recipient of a large collection of handsome wedding gifts
Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser 22 May 1914 Page 3

  Research Notes:

Edith's family have been researched by Edith Alice Scott, she is of the Morman faith and has entered her research onto the Ancestral File of the IGI.

Edith married Henry Robert NEWTON [869] [MRIN: 283], son of John Robert NEWTON [17516] and Frances Pettinger HIND [17517], on 25 May 1914 in Akaroa NZ. (Henry Robert NEWTON [869] was born on 28 Jun 1888 in Akaroa NZ and died on 14 Jan 1960 in Waiterimu Waikato N.Z..)