Emily Annie (Bowen) Hamilton (1903 - 1987)

Born 24 Mar 1903 in Otautau, Southland, New Zealand

Ancestors

Wife of James William Hamilton — married 27 Dec 1927 in St Andrews Church, Otautau, New Zealand

Died 2 Feb 1987 at age 83 in New Zealand

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Biography

The marriage between Emily Bone and James Hamilton was witnessed by George Henry Bone & Ivan Finlay Currie Hamilton.

HAMILTON—BONE^[1].
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Church, Otautau, on Tuesday, December 27, when Emily Annie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G.H. Bone, Otautau, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to James William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs D.C. Hamilton, Invercargill. The church was tastefully decorated with white flowers and greenery. Rev. L. Snell was the officiating clergyman, and Mrs T.H. Cupples presided at the organ.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful frock of white satin marocain and georgette, the long body being of satin marocain and the full skirt of georgette, with bands of satin ribbon, while the long sleeves were of georgette. She also wore white satin shoes. Her embroidered veil of silk net fell capelike, and hung from a cap of silver net and coronet of orange blossom. She carried a lovely bouquet of roses, geraniums, sweet peas and lilies, with asparagus and maiden hair fern.
The first bridesmaid was the bride’s sister, Eliza, who wore a pretty frock of apricot crepe de chine, with a crino line hat to match, and silver shoes and stockings. Her bouquet was composed of roses and maiden hair fern, with streamers to match her frock. The second bridesmaid, Miss Kitty Blakie of Invercargill, cousin of the bride groom, was attired in a frock of lavender crepe de chine, with hat to match. She wore silver shoes and stockings and carried a bouquet of pink roses and lavender sweet peas. The flower girl, Mona Battin, wore a sweet little frock of pale blue georgette, and carried a basket of pink sweet peas. She had a cap of silver net, with streamers of pink and blue. Mr Ivan Hamilton attended his brother as best man, and Mr Gordon Webb officiated as groomsman.
An adjournment was made to the stage of the Town Hall for the breakfast, the tables being decorated with sweet peas, and the stage with greenery. The bridal table was prettily decorated, the centre piece being the three tier cake. Mrs Bone received her guests wearing a smart frock of black crepe maritane, and a black crinoline hat. She carried a posy of sweet peas and was assisted by Mrs D.C. Hamilton. Rev. L. Snell presided at the breakfast, and the following toasts were honoured : “The King”; “The Bride and Bridegroom,” proposed by Rev. L. Snell, responded to by the bridegroom; “The Bridesmaids,” proposed by the bridegroom, responded to by Messrs I. Hamilton and G. Webb; “The Bride’s Parents,” proposed by Mr Liddell, responded to by Mr Bone; “The Bridegroom’s Parents,” proposed by Mr G. Webb, responded to by Mr D.C. Hamilton; “The Guests,” proposed by Mr D.C. Hamilton, responded to by Mr M. O’Brien; “The Ladies,” proposed by Mr G. Sinclair, responded to by Mr W.A.E.H. Fraser; “The Chairman,” proposed by Mr G. Webb, responded to by Rev. Snell.
The bride presented the bridegroom with a travelling rug and the bridegroom presented his bride with a suit case. The first bridesmaid and the flower girl were presented with Nellie Stewart bangles, while the second bridesmaid received a hand bag.
The happy couple, who received many varied and useful presents, left later in the afternoon for the north by motor. For travelling the bride wore a dress of rose crepe de chine, with inlet of cream lace, and hat to tone, and carried a tailored coat of rose repp. Her shoes were champagne. On their return Mr and Mrs Hamilton will reside in Ritchie street, Invercargill.
The guests were Mr and Mrs D.C. Hamilton (Invercargill), Mr and Mrs W. Hamilton (Thornbury), Mr and Mrs J. Hamilton (Orawia), Mr and Mrs G.H. Bone, Mr and Mrs J. Tennent (Wairio), Rev. and Mrs Snell, Mr and Mrs A.A. Liddell, Mr and Mrs W.J. Officer, Mr and Mrs M. O’Brien, Mr and Mrs W.A.E.H. Fraser, Mr and Mrs H.A. Bone. Mesdames D. McGregor, Pratt (Invercargill), Bulman, W. Cowie (Winton), Battin (Invercargill), Moore and Cupples. Misses Heney (Christchurch), Hope, Moore, Carrick and Black (Invercargill). Messrs Purdue (Nightcaps), Bone (2), Sinclair, Blakie (Invercargill), Masters Bone (2) and M. Thompson.

Sources

1. ↑ Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume XXIII, Issue 1155, 4 January 1928, Page 1

• "Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (http://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz).
  • Birth Registration / 1903/22443 / Name: Bowen, Emily Annie / Parents: Jane George Henry
  • Marriage Registration / 1927/10052 / Emily Annie Bone & James William Hamilton
  • Death Registration / 1987/30508 / Name: Hamilton, Emily Ann / DOB: 24 March 1904
• Information supplied through conversations with siblings and descendants.