ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue II, 11 July 1896, Page 52

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

MR ROBERTS TO MISS WILKIN. AVERY quiet wedding was celebrated at St. Mary’s, Merivale, on Thursday afternoon, when Mr Harry Roberts, dentist, Christchurch, was married to Miss E. Wilkin, of Wellington. The bride wore her travelling gown—a very pretty blue with white revers and vest, blue velvet hat and white plumes.

Mrs Mitchinson (mother of the bridegroom) wore a handsome black silk, black velvet mantle and bonnet relieved with colour ; Mrs Robinson (sister of the bridegroom), rich blue velveteen, black toque with orange velvet bows.

Mr W. Roberts (brother of the bridegroom), Mr Mitchinson, and Mr Rosewame were present.

After the ceremony the bridal party returned to the residence of the bridegroom’s mother, * Trevarrack,’Aikman’s Road, where afternoon tea was dispensed, the happy pair leaving for the North by the * Takapuna ’ in the evening. Among the presents was a handsome piano from Mr W. Roberts. MR MUIR TO MISS CANT. Awitu was certainly en fete on Wednesday, the Ist July, our regular steamer ‘ Weka,’ on arrival at the wharf, giving evident tokens of something unusual being on the tapis by the display of flags, etc.

The occasion was the marriage of one of Awitu’s most popular favourites in the person of Miss Jnlia Cant, daughter of our respected settlers, Mr and Mrs Cant, of Awitu, to Mr John Muir, son of Mr Alexander Muir, of Peihakura, near Waiukn, also highly respected settlers of long standing.

Punctually at 1 p.m. the ceremony was performed at the bride’s parent’s residence by the Rev. W. Roper (Anglican), of Waiuku.

The bride, who was given away by her father, looked lovely in a handsome dress of white crepon, silk sleeves, with trimmings to match, white tulle veil over a tiara of orange blossoms, and carrying in her hand a beautiful bouquet of flowers and ferns. She was attended by Miss M. Muir, Misses Walker (two), and Miss Bollens. The first young lady was most becomingly dressed in white crepon with pink silk sleeves and pink trimmings, whilst the dresses of the others were also white with pink trimmings.

Mr Tom Muir, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The presents were numerous and valuable.

After the ceremony the newly wedded pair left by the ’ Weka ’ for Auckland era route to Sydney for their honeymoon trip, amidst the heartiest congratulations of their numerous friends and relations, and sincere wishes for their future welfare.

A capital luncheon was given, no expense having been spared to make the entire affair the complete success it was. The usual toasts were given and responded to and the day’s proceedings ended in a most enjoyable dance, which was kept up with great spirit until daylight did appear. Music was most ably provided for the occasion, Mr Walker, as usual in all the social reunions, being a most efficient chef d'orchestre.

The whole arrangements throughout reflected the greatest credit on those concerned, and it must have been most gratifying to the parents to note the evident enthusiasm displayed on all sides.