ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XII, 21 March 1896, Page 324

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

MR PRINGLE TO MISS PILLIET. QUITE one of the noticeably pretty Nelson weddings occurred the other afternoon when Miss Lena Pilliet, youngest daughter of the late Mr W. H Pilliet, M.H R., erstwhile R.M. of Akaroa, and granddaughter of Mr D. Johnston, late collector of customs, Napier, was married to Mr William Pringle, manager of the Bank of New South Wales, Westport. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. W. Chatterton in All Saints' church, and Mr D. Johnston gave the bride away. She was dressed in a lovely white silk, with dainty trimmings of lace and orange-blossoms, a chic hat of white, with ostrich tips and orange-blossom, and bouquet of falling sweet peas and maidenhair completed her toilette. Miss Laura Johnston took the part of bridesmaid, very becomingly frocked in pale heliotrope crepon, large picture hat to harmonise. Her bouquet was of the same material as the bride’s. The bridegroom gave his bride a gold watch and chain, and a bracelet to the bridesmaid. Both presents were rich and handsome. The best man was the bride’s brother—Mr Charles Pilliet. Many valuable gifts were bestowed on the happy couple. MR A. M. LABATT TO MISS G. ROWE. On Wednesday afternoon a bright and pretty wedding was celebrated in St. Paul’s Church, Auckland, between Miss Gertrude Rowe and Mr A. M. Labatt, the well known Christchurch cricketer. A large gathering was present to witness the ceremony, which was conducted by the Rev. Gillium. The bride looked charming in a dainty trained gown of white nun’s veiling trimmed tastefully with white silk, wreath and long tulle veil. She carried a shower bouquet of white blossoms, and wore a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Twiname and Miss Rita Moritzson were bridesmaids, the former wearing a frock of soft white shower muslin, large white chiffon picture hat with flowers, and the latter in a frock of a lovely shade of pink silk. The bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids consisted of gold sleeve links and gold bangle. The bride, who was given away by Mr Moritzson, was immediately followed by a small page, Master Louis Moritzson, in blue velvet, and large point lace collar. Mr Twiname acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained to a delightful afternoon tea at Mrs Moritzson's residence. Mr and Mrs Labatt left for St. Helier’s Bay, where they intend spending their honeymoon, the bride leaving in a becoming travelling gown. The presents were numerous and valuable. Amongst the guests 1 noticed Mrs Moritzson, in a deep cream crepon trimmed with blue, forget-me-not. bonnet; Mrs Virtue (Christchurcht, black silk and lace: Mra Haslett, black merveilleux and old gold, bonnet to match ; Mrs J. M. Geddes, white alpaca trimmed with white satin, light, bonnet; Mrs J. J. Craig, white crepon finished with heliotrope ; Mrs Ponsford, black satin, black picture hat; Mrs J. Craig, black silk and lace : and many others whom did I not know.