ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XII, Issue XXII, 2 June 1894, Page 507

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

CAMERON—MCKENZIE. A WEDDING of unusual interest took place on Wednesday at two o’clock at * Heathfield,’ Palmerston South, the residence of the Hon. John McKenzie, when his youngest daughter, Nellie, was married to Mr M. P. Cameron, of the firm of Cameron and Christie, so well-known in Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Christie, of Waikouaiti, assisted by the Rev. J. Clark, Palmerston, in the house, to escape the probabilities of a long drive in bad weather, as the church is some miles from the homestead. All being from over the Border there could be no hesitancy or fear of not being quite orthodox if not performed in the kirk. The bride looked very charming in a rich cream bengaline silk with plain trained skirt, the bodice very prettily trimmed with guipure lace, lilies of the valley, and orange blossoms. A long full veil fastened with wreath of bridal flowers and a beautiful bouquet of white camellias, maidenhair fern, and white heather completed her elegant toilet. The bridesmaids were Miss M. McKenzie (sister of the bride), Miss Barbara M. Ross, and Miss Lily Campbell. They wore exceedingly tasteful costumes of cream crfipon trimmed with lace and satin ribbons, wreaths of violets and butterfly bows of cream silk, and carried lovely bouquets of violets, white Japanese chrysanthemums, white heather, and maiden hair fern. The bride’s bouquet and those of the bridesmaids were a gift from Invercargill; those carried by Mrs McKenzie and daughter were from Mr Abbott’s Exeter Nurseries, Christchurch, a gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold keyless watch and chain, and to the bridesmaids, gold cable bangles with padlocks. Mr W. F. Hilson, of Jedburgh, Scotland, took the onerous duties of best man. The bride’s travelling drese was a tailor made costume of navy blue Cheviot serge, three-quarter jacket, and blue felt hat to match. The happy pair left by the evening train for Oamaru en route for Christchurch, and on Friday proceeded by steamer for a trip to Sydney, passing through Auckland on the 29th instant.

A large marquee was erected in the grounds, and over one hundred guests were entertained at the breakfast. Speeches were made by the Premier, Hon. W. Montgomery, Hon. J. G. Ward, Messrs J. M. Fraser, McKerrow, Rev. J. Christie, and others. About fifty telegrams were received on the wedding day regretting inability to be present, with many good wishes for the future happiness and prosperity of the bride and bridegroom.

The pipers made the bills resound with stirring music during the afternoon, also accompanying the wedding party to the station, where a reel was stepped whilst waiting for the train. A special carriage, beautifully decorated with garlands of flowers and evergreens, was set apart for the happy pair, and a spoon was cunningly tied among the flowers.

Amongst the many guests were the Premier and Mrs Seddon. the Hon. J. Carroll, Sir Robert and Lady Stout. Sir Patrick and Lady Buckley, Messrs O’Hara, Smith, T. K. McDonald, Rev. and Mrs Clark. Mr and Mrs Clark, Rev. and Mrs Christie, Hon. Mr Cadman, Mr and Mrs Cootes, Mr T. Y. Duncan. Mrs McDonald, Mr and Mrs J. F. M. Fraser, Mr H. M. Gore, Mr and Mrs Gillespie, Mr and Mrs Gow. Hon. J. McGregor. Mr and Mrs Goodley, Mr John A. Gilruth. Mr J. C. and Miss McKerrow, Mr Robert Leckie, Mr and Mrs Donald McLeod, Mr and Mrs Randle, Mr and Mrs J. D. Ross. Mr and Mrs James Ross, Mr and Mrs D. Ross. Mr and Mrs Riddle, Miss Jessie Ross, Dr. and Mrs Wilson, Mrs Welsh, Mrs Thomas Welsh, etc. The presents, of which there was an unusually varied display, were unique and costly, and were shown in the library. They included books, cushions, handsome jewellery, gifts coming from England, Scotland, and all parts — Amongst which were cheques from Hon. J. G. Ward, Captain and Mrs Fraser, Mr and Mrs J. McKerrow. Messrs J. M. McKenzie. T. Y. Duncan, J. B. Cameron (of Glasgow). John Munro. John Mitchell, and a friend ; a set of carvers from the Premier and Mrs Seddon; silver sugar and cream set. Hon. J. Montgomery; silver cake basket. Father Donnelly: gold bell bangle. Mr Leckie; oak and silver butter dish, Mr and Mrs Gow ; dessert service. Dr. and Mrs McGregor; silver spirit kettles, Mr and Mrs Hayward. Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mrs Welsh ; silver hot water can. Mr and Mrs Thomas Garrard ; fish carvers, Miss Campbell; silver biscuit barrel. Mr and Mrs McLeod; silver card case, Mr and Mrs Randle: silver tea and coffee service and tray, and hot water kettle. Lands’ Office, Otago; Morocco leather travelling case. Stock Department. Wellington: Crown Derby tea set, Mr W. F. Hi Don; cabinet cutlery and silver ware. Mr and Mrs Stout (Birmingham); afternoon tea service. Dr. Gane; gold bangle. Mr T. Mckerrow; silver candlesticks. Mr and Mrs Fraser; six afternoon teaspoons, Miss Clark, Messrs H. M. Gore and Robertson ; silver egg stand. Mr and Mrs Munro ; case of dessert knives and forks, Mr and Mrs Goodley ; silver cream and sugar set. Mr and Mis« Ross ; silver cruet, Mr and Mrs Robertson ; silver cake basket, Mr P. McLean; silver toast rack. Mr and Mrs Ross ; diamond ring, Mr G. Ross ; pair Doulton vases, Mr W. Christie ; pair card trays, Mr Cameron (Glasgow) : silver ware, Mr A. McKerrow. Mrs Gillespie, Mr and Mrs O. H. Smith, Mr and Mrs Rose. Mr D. Rrss, Mrs Fraser, Mr and Mrs H. Smith, Mr and Mrs J. Smith ; silver and cut glass opergne centre piece, Messrs Walker and Hall (Sheffield); two pairs of lotus ware vases and picture, Mr and Mrs T. K. Macdonald; clock and pair of candlesticks. Mr and Mrs Meek; pair ivory inlaid Japanese panels, Miss Dotchen (Glasgow); vases, Mr and Mrs Dorset. Mr and Mrs Ritchie; engravings, Mr and Miss Dunn. Mrs McMenamen: pair of brass candle brackets, Mr and Mrs Dunk: silver gong. Miss Fleming ; mahogany .able, side board, silver spoons and linen, Mrs K. Cameron (Glasgow) : marble clock, Cameron and Christie employees ; drossing case, Hon. J. Macgregor; liqueur frame, Mr

J. McKerrow; books, Mr and Mrs A. Smith. Mr and Mrs J. McLeod. Mr and Mrs R. Gardiner: various articles from Mesdames McCrae. Rales, McKenzie. Urquhart. McDonald. McDonald. Riddle. J. C. Brown. Fraser. Francis, Crease, Roger, Will,. Trask, Balfour. Coutts. G. Ross, Christie lof Sydney I. Misses Lily Campbell. Barbara Ross, Jessie Ross. itwol Mina McKenzie, Riddle. Mead. McLellan. Randle. Mee. Crease, C. Fagan, Balfour. Annie Fleming. Helen Munro, Messrs George Mee, Edwards. D. Ross. Mee. Gilruth. Murray. Mr and Mrs Kirkcaldic, Mr and Mrs Dixon, Mr and Mrs Canion. Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mrs Scott. Mr and Mrs J. McDonald. Mr and Mrs Johnston. Mr and Mrs Caldwell; travelling rug. Mr and Mrs McNicol: afternoon tea cloth. Captain and Mrs Allman; tea service. Mr and Mrs Clark : also a very handsome present from the Lands Department, Wellington. WYLIE—INGRAM. At St. Peter’s Church on Saturday afternoon Mr Wm. Wylie, officer in charge of the Telephone Exchange, Wellington, was married to Miss Isabella Ingram, daughter of Mr W. H. Ingram, of Willis-street, Wellington. Mr Wylie was at one time a prominent member of the Midland Cricket Club. Miss Ingram has for eight years been a member of St. Peter’s Choir. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful trained gown of white silk pongee with beaded panelled front, lace flounce, and the customary orange blossoms and veil. She also wore a wreath and carried one of the new shower bouquets. The four bridesmaids were the Misses Jeffrey and Ballinger. The two former wore white muslin and heliotrope, with white chip hats to match, and the two latter cream delaine trimmed with blue sashes, and lace hats. The former also wore gold brooches, and the latter gold bangles, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by Mr G. Storey, of the Telegraph Department, as best man, and the bride's brother, Mr J, J. Ingram. A wedding breakfast was given by the bride’s mother at her residence, Willis-treet. The marriage was conducted by the Rev. Mr Pritt. The newly-married couple left by the Mararoa for Australia on a six weeks’ tour.