THE Social Sphere

Observer, Volume XXVII, Issue 40, 22 June 1907, Page 8

THE Social Sphere

By Muriel,

A PRETTY wedding was quietly solemnised at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, 12th inst. , when Miss Katie Richards, second daughter of Mr Jas. Richards, of Parnell, was united to Mr Donald Simcock, of Mount Albert. The ceremony took place in St. John the Baptist Church, Parnell, the Rev. Father Keboe officiating. The bride was given away by her father, and looked winsome iv a very dainty costume of creme cloth. The smart little coatee was made in kiruona style, handsomely braided with cretne silk braid, and worn over a creme chiffon taffeta blouse, finely tucked and inserted with lace. The box-pleated skirt was also handsomely braided. Her smart creme felt hat had a crown of tulle, and long creme ostrich feather shaded to brown.

The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lily Richards, who looked pretty in a stylish costume of pastel blue cloth, the kiruona bodice handsomely trimmed with lace and braid, the pleated skirt finished with straps and buttons. Her smart Dolly Varden hat was of creme felt trimmed with green ribbon and shaded Burgundy roses. Mr Frazer Smith acted as best man. The bridal party were entertained by Mr and Mrs Richards at the wedding breakfast at their residence, Bath-street, the mother of the bride wearing a handsome costume of black silk voile relieved with creme silk Maltese lace. Mr and Mrs Simcock left by the morning express for Rotorua, the bride going away in a neat tailor made costume of navy blua cloth, becoming wine ■ colouied hat, and sable far and muff.

The engagement is announced of Miss Newland, of Waverloy, to Mp Robertshaw, of the Bank of Australasia, Hawera.

At the Synagogue on Wednesday, June 12th, a Jewish wedding was quietly celebrated by Rabbi Goldstieu, the contracting couple beiDg Miss Deborah Cook and Mr Samuel Ornstien. The bride looked pretty in a trained dress of white silk, trimmed with lace, chiffon and orange blossoms, and tulle veil over a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet. Three little nieces, the Misses Zukerman, acted as train bearers, wearing pretty little white embroidered frocks and pale blue sashes. The bridesmaids were Misses Ray and Addie Ornstien, .sisters of the bridegroom, who wore tastefully- made dresses of deep ere me silk, and smart white felt hats with ostrich feathers, and all carried beautiful bouquets. Mr Fred Ornstien acted as best man.

The engagement is announced of Miss Lucy Gibson, fourth daughter of Captain Gibson, "Rangi - Ruru," Papanui Road, Christchurch, to Mr Leslie Rutherford, of Ha warden Station, North Canterbury.

St. Paul's Church, Paeroa, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, June 12th, when Miss Henrietta Eraett, third daughter . of Mrs J. Eraett., of Paeroa, was united to Mr W. Bromwick. The Rev. J. P. Cowie officiated. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr W. Emett, and looked charming in a graceful dress of creme embroidered voile trimmed with lace, and tulle veil over a coronet of orange blossoms. The bride was attended by her two sisters, Misses Annie and Dolly Emett, her cousin, Miss Jessie Rusden, and also Miss Minnie Searle. Mr R. Bromwick was best man, and Messrs D. Pottß and A. Bromwick groomsmen. The bridal party were later hospitably; entertained by the mother of the bride.

The marriage of Miss Elsa Sophia Predga, of Te Aroha, and Mr George McGirr, of the Tourist Department, was quietly solemnised on Tuesday morning, June 11th. The ceremony took place in St. Mark's Church, Te Aroba, in the presence of a number of friends and well-wishers. The Rev. E. M. Cowie officiated. The bride was given away by Dr Kenny, and wore a handsome dress of brown taffeta silk trimmed with velvet, smart brown velvet hat, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridal party; were later entertained by Dr and Mrs JCenny at a sumptuous wedding breakfast. Mr and Mrs McGirr departed by the morning train for Rotorua, the bride travelling in a smart plaid cloth costume and white hat.

The marriage of Miss Maud Evelyn Hoyle, third daughter of Mr J. H. Hoyle, of Coromandel, to Mr Daniel Clarke, youngest son of Mr G. W. Clarke, was celebrated on Thursday, 13th inst., at Bay View, Coromandel, the residence of the bridegroom's father. A large gathering of relatives (representing three generations) and friends were present, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. A. Vanghan. The bride was given away by her father, and was daintily attired in white, with wreath and veil. She was attended by several bridesmaids, of whom Miss Pierce was first, and Mr J. W. Barker acted as best man. After the wedding breakfast, Mr and Mrs Clarke departed overland for their home at Karangabake.

The marriage of Miss Agnes Lindsay, daughter of Mr and Mrs E. A. Lindsay, of ■' The Oaks," Coromandel, to Mr Scott, will take place at Christ Church, (Joromandel, on Wednesday, 26th inst.

The marriage of Miss Ellen Thompson, third daughter of Mr George Thompson, of Fern- Flat, Mongonui, to Mr C. Birnie Shepherd, of Oruru, was celebrated on Thursday, May 30th. The ceremony took place at Peria, the Rev. C. Aker officiating. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a pretty pale blue costume. She was attended by her sister, Miss JL. Thompson, and Mr R. Thompson acted as best man. An enjoyable dance was given in Thomas's Mail in honour of the event, and was attended by friends from far and near.

A large congregation filled St. John's Anglican Church, Waihi, when the marriage was celebrated of Miss Margaret Annie Smith — eldest daughter of Mr George Smith, of Waihi, and grand-daughter of the late Mr George Reddish, well known at the Thames — to Mr Archibald McKenzie, of Waihi. The Rev. A. S. Buckland officiated. The bride looked charming in a trained dress of ivory silk, trimmed with orange blossoms, lace, and chiffon, and embroidered veil over a wreath of orange blossoms. Eight bridesmaids were in attendance, all wearing pretty silk frocks and hats to correspond, two being sisters and the others cousins of the bride. The newly-wedded couple departed for Auckland and Rotorua, the bride wearing a pretty blue costume, trimmed with strappings of velvet and lace, and hat to correspond. About two hundred and fifty relatives and friends were entertained in the evening at dance in the Aoademy of Music.

There was a large attendance at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 29th inst., to witness the marriage of Miss May Con way, of Tamahere, and Mr Cecil Pennell, second son of Mr Thomas Pennell, also of Tamahere. The bride was given away, by Mr C. Day, and looked charming in a handsome gown of white silk, prettily trimmed with lace and insertion, and tulle veil over a wreath of orange blossoms. Misses Julia and Bosie King acted as bridesmaids, attired in pretty pale blue frocks, trimmed with lace and insertion, and pale blue hats. Mr Allan Pennell aoted as best man. Soon after the ceremony Mr and Mrs Pennell left for Te Atona,