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Family: David Laing BLYTH / Jeannie HUNTER (F69)

• Male David Laing BLYTH

  
  

  Birth	16 Oct 1874	Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
  Death	6 Oct 1953	Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
  Burial
  Marriage	26 Nov 1901  [1, 2]	Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand  [1, 2]
  Father	David BLYTH | F67 Group Sheet
  Mother	Rachel HARRISON | F67 Group Sheet

  
  

  Female Jeannie HUNTER

  
  

  Birth	6 Jul 1875	Hawera, Taranaki, New Zealand
  Death	5 Apr 1946	Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
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  Father	Moore HUNTER | F55 Group Sheet
  Mother	Mary MURRAY | F55 Group Sheet

  
  

  Female Mary Murray BLYTH

  
  

  Birth	14 May 1903
  Death	Yes, date unknown
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  Male Harrison David BLYTH

  
  

  Birth	22 Nov 1904	Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
  Death	7 Oct 1996	Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
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  Spouse	Margeret Isobel CURRIE | F70
  Marriage	31 Jul 1934	Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand

  
  

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• Notes

  Married: WEDDING BELLS BLYTHE- HUNTER. On Tuesday morning, November 26tb, a large circle of fr iends assisted at a very pretty and interesting function at Burnside. t he residence of Mrs Moore Hunter. The event was the marriage of her dau ghter Jeanie to Mr David Blythe, of Whanganui. Tbe bridal party was grou ped for the ceremony in the porch, which was decorated for the occasion , and formed a novel and effective picture, the ministers and guests oc cupying the lawn. The bride looked sweet and dignified in a rich dress o f white brocaded satin, the only trimming being a deep fall of Honiton l ace and a spray of orange blossom on the bodice. The veil was delicatel y embroidered. The bride carried a lovely shower bouquet, and was atten ded by her three sisters. Miss Millie Hunter, as chief bridesmaid, wore a d ress of white silk with daffodil yellow chiffon sash, also a gold bangl e, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a bouquet of yellow and whlt e flowers. Misses Belle and Mary wore cream silk dresses and dainty gol d necklets and lockets, the bridegroom's gifts, and carried baskets of c rimson roses. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr A. Hunter and t he bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr J. Blythe, as best man. T he ceremony was performed by Rev T. McDonald of Waipukurau, assisted by R ev I. E. Bertram. After a sumptuous breakfast, Rev T. McDonald, in a sh ort speech, voiced the feeling of the assembled company in wishing Mr a nd Mrs Blythe happiness and prosperity. Mr Blythe shortly returned than ks on behalf of himself and his wife. The wedding-cake was handsome and i mposing, having three tiers most elaborately decorated. The bride's tra velling dress was a coat and skirt of fine blue cloth, lined with white s atin. She wore a white chiffon boa, and Black hat with two cloth-of-gol d roses under the brim, in which she looked charming. Mr and Mrs Blythe l eft by train for Nelson. The presents were numerous and costly, and cam e from far and near. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue 7369, 30 November 1901, Page 3

  
  

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  [S44] www.familysearch.org, Familysearch.org International Genealogical Recor ds (Name: www.familysearch.org; Location: www.familysearch.org;). [S76] Newspaper Clipping. WEDDING BELLS BLYTHE- HUNTER. On Tuesday morning, November 26th, a large circle of friends assisted at a very pretty and interesting function at Burnside, the residence of Mrs Moore Hunter. The event was the marriage of her daughter Jeanie to Mr David Blythe, of Wanganui. Tbe bridal party was grouped for the ceremony in the porch, which was decorated for the occasion, and formed a novel and effective picture, the ministers and guests occupying the lawn. The bride looked sweet and dignified in a rich dress of white brocaded satin, the only trimming being a deep fall of Honiton lace and a spray of orange blossom on the bodice. The veil was delicately embroidered. The bride carried a lovely shower bouquet, and was attended by her three sisters. Miss Millie Hunter, as chief bridesmaid, wore a dress of white silk with daffodil yellow chiffon sash, also a gold bangle, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a bouquet of yellow and whlte flowers. Misses Belle and Mary wore cream silk dresses and dainty gold necklets and lockets, the bridegroom's gifts, and carrie d baskets of crimson roses. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr A . Hunter and the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr J. Blythe, as best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev T. McDonald of Waipukurau , assisted by Rev I. E. Bertram. After a sumptuous breakfast, Rev T. Mc Donald, in a short speech, voiced the feeling of the assembled company in wishing Mr and Mrs Blythe happiness and prosperity. Mr Blythe shortly returned thanks on behalf of himself and his wife. The wedding-cake was handsome and imposing, having three tiers most elaborately decorated. Th e bride's travelling dress was a coat and skirt of fine blue cloth, lined with white satin. She wore a white chiffon boa, and Black hat with two cloth-of-gold roses under the brim, in which she looked charming. Mr and Mrs Blythe left by train for Nelson. The presents were numerous and costly, and came from far and near. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume X LII, Issue 7369, 30 November 1901, Page 3