ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVII, Issue VIII, 22 August 1896, Page 244

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

MR RUSSELL TO MISS WILLIAMS. HASTINGS was en _/cfe on Wednesday, August sth, when Miss Gertrude Mary Beetham Williams, second daughter of Mr J. N. Williams, of ‘ Frimley,’ was married to Mr Guy Russell, son of Captain Hamilton Russell, and nephew of the Hon. Captain W. R. Russell. St. Matthew's Church was prettily decorated, the altar and sanctuary being fragrant with white narcissi, snowflakes, camellias, and arum lilies, and branches of graceful bamboo. Punctually at 2 p m., as the bridal procession entered the church, the choir sang, ‘How Welcome is the Call.’ When the bride came up the aisle on the arm of her father, followed by her nine bridesmaids, the wedding party formed a charming sight

The bride looked very sweet in a beautiful gown of ivory satin with lace, her long Court train being borne by Miss Beatrice Russell (Palmerston) and Master Gerald Russell in a page’s picturesque costume of black and yellow velvet. Her long tulle veil and orange blossoms were fastened by a beautiful diamond crescent, the gift of the bridegroom, aud she carried a handsome bouquet of white violets and snowflakes.

The bridesmaids were Miss Elsie Williams, Miss Ella Williams (Wellington) in ivory satin gowns; Misses Maud Fitzroy, Louie Fitzroy, Violet Russell, Marjory Russell, Thvra Beetham (Masterton), Norah Williams, and Beatrice Russell <, Palmerston). who wore white muslin gowns with white satin. They all wore black velvet hats with ostrich plumes, and carried bouquets of exquisite yellow daffodils tied with yellow ribbons.

Mr Harold Russell acted as best man. the bride being given away by her father.

The ceremony was performed by the Right Rev. Leonard Williams, Bishop of Waiapu, assisted by the Vener able Archdeacon Samuel Williams, both uncles of the bride. The Rev. J. Hobbs, of St. Matthew’s, and the Rev. Canon St. Hill were also present. The register was signed in the church, and at the conclusion the bridal party moved down the aisle to the strains of Mendelssohn's ‘ Wedding March,’ and drove off to ‘ Frimley ’ in a long procession.

During the service'the psalm, ‘ Deus Miserateur,’ and • Lead us. Heavenly Father, Lead Us,’ were sung by the choir, Miss Kelly presiding skilfully at the organ.

The father and mother of the bridegroom are away in England, and the Hon. Captain Russell was kept in Wellington by bis Parliamentary duties. Mrs J. N. Williams, mother of the bride, wore a handsome black brocade dress with yellow bonnet to match, and Mrs Captain Russell also wore black and yellow.

The wedding presents were really beautiful, aud numbered over 150, from England and all parts of New Zealand, comprising jewellery, silver, pictures, lamps, tea services, glassware, china, vases, clocks, cosies, lace, embroidery, lace work, trays, tables, settees, candlesticks, cushions, etc., etc., which were much admired by the numerous guests. No invitations were sent out to friends, but Mr and Mrs Williams gave their friends to understand that they would all receive a hearty welcome to ‘Frimley' after the wedding, and upwards of 200 availed themselves of this open hospitality. DRESSES AT TUI W£DDIM., Mrs Frank Nel-on looked charming in buff and mauve, black and buff h»t : Mr- H. KusselL scarlet satin blouse, black skirt, and bonnet to match : Mr- tColoneb Fox waa admired in blue shot silk, bat to match ; Mis* St- Hill green and black satin. black hat

with plumes; Miss Annie St. Hill, silver shot blouse, black skirt, black hat with plumes: Miss Russell, shot green gown, black hat with plumes . the two Misses J. H. Williams, looked well in black velvet with amber sashes aud Leghorn bats ; Mrs D Kmden. brown and pink. Among those present were Mrs Beethem (grandmother ot the bride). Bishop and Miss Williams. Archdeacon and Mrs S. Williams. Mrs T. C. Williams (Wellington'. Mr and Mrs Arthur Russell (Palmerston). Mr and Mrs Hugh Beetham, Mr Charles Beetham. the Misses Williams tOkoriri). Mr and Mrs Shrimpton. Mr and Mrs Gordon H. Sax by iSU Lawrence). Mr and Mrs F. Williams. Mr K. H. Williams Mr H. and Mrs Lowry, Mrs Begg, Mrs Carlile. Mrs and Miss Balfour. Mr and Mrs Fitzroy. Mr and Mrs Coleman. Misses Watt (two). Mrs and Mias Green. Mrs Townsend. Mrs W. Nelson, the Misses Nelson. Mr and Mrs Sidney Johnston. Mrs and Miss Lanauze. Mrs M'Lean. Mrs Herrick. Mrs Busby. Mr and Mrs Giblin. Mr and Mrs J. W. Williams. Mr W. and Mrs Birch. Miss Keller. Mrs Kinross White. Mr Guy C. Williams (Pakarakal. Mrs G. R. King. Mrs Henry Williams (Dunedin). Miss Cottrell. Mr and Mrs Thomas Crosse. Mr and Mrs T. Nelson. Mr and Mrs F. Gordon. Miss Tanner. Miss Barker. Mr and Mrs Fraser. Mrs and Miss Rainbow. Mr and Mrs Beilby. Mr and Mrs R. Brathwaite. Mr J. P. Brathwaite. Mr F. Volkner Williams. Mr and Mrs Herbert RusselL Mr and Mrs W. T. Williams. Mr and Mrs Allen. Mr and Mrs J. Lean. Mr A. C. Lean. Mr and Mrs W. H. Smith. Mr and Mrs C. A. Smith. Mr and Mrs A. M. Williams, and Mr J. H. Williams. Mrs Sunderland. Mrs Quartley, Mr and Mrs Galway, Rev. J. Hobbs. Rev. Gardiner. Mr Emden. Mr Webb. etc., etc.

LaTbr on Mr and Mrs Guy Russell drove to Te Ante rn route for Palmerston, before settling down in tbeir home at Tunanui. The bride was most popular both among her own family and her numerous circle of friends and acquaintances, and will be much missed. If good wishes go for anything Mr and Mrs Gay Russell should have a very happy married life, which they are commencing under the most auspicious conditions. REV. MR HAWKER TO MISS BIXTOS. The marriage of the Rev. Bertram Robert Hawker, youngest son of Lady Hawker and the late Mr G. C. Hawker, and Miss Constance Victoria Buxton, third and eldest unmarried daughter of Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Governor of South Australia, and Lady Victoria Buxton, took p’ace on Thursday, July 23rd, at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide. Archdeacon Dove, assisted by Canon Andrews and the Rev. F. Tower, officiating. The marriage of Miss Buxton and the Rev. B. Hawker (writes the South Australian Register} not only strengthens the tie between His Excellency’s family and South Australia, but adds another to the many links which bind it to the church. Three of His Excellency’s five brothers are married to daughters of clergymen; a sister is the wife of the eldest son of the late Bishop of Norwich ; Sir Fowell’s eldest son, Mr Thomas Fowell Victor Buxton, was married in 1888 to Anne Louisa Matilda, daughter of the Rev. Henry Thomas O’Rorke. Rector of Feltwell. Norfolk ; while his second daughter. Mary Catherine, is wife of the Rev. Stewart Gordon Ponsonby, of Stoke Damerel Rectory, Devonport. Cousins and second cousins of Sir Fowell are also wedded to clergymen. The presents numbered over 1,000. and among them was an opal necklace, given by 400 of the ladies of South Australia. The necklet is a wrought gold chain —from it depend pendant opal drops, increasing in size from a little more than a quarter of an inch to nearly an inch in length. The central and largest stone is a ‘bar leqnin,’ the rest are blue and gold. MR NELSON TO MISS HAWK. A PRETTY and quiet wedding took place at St. Paul's Cathedral, Wellington, on August sth, when Miss Edith Flora Hawk, third daughter of Mr H I. McLeod Hawk, of Wellington, was married to Mr Frederick Montague Nelson, second son of Mr William Nelson, of Waikoko, Tomoana, Hawke’s Bay. Mr George Nelson acted as best man. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Henry Hawk, looked charming in a rich white brocade with sprays of fuchsia on it, long veil and orange blossoms. She carried a magnificent shower bouquet, and wore a gold watch and chain, a present from the bridegroom. The bridesmaid. Miss Ethel Pauling (cousin of the bride), looked exceedingly well in white silk, large white hat with yellow trimmings. She carried a pretty bunch of yellow flowers and maidenhair fem. Amongst others were Mrs Hawk (mother of the bride), Miss Hawk, Mrs Robieson (sister of the bride), Mrs Cory Warren, Mr and Mrs George Hawk, Lady Whitmore, Mrs Ernest Dixon, Mrs (Colonel) Fox, Captain Russell, Mrs Rutherford. Miss Nairn, Miss B. Nairn, and many others. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs F. Montague Nelson left for the North, where the honeymoon is to be spent. MR POTTER TO MISS CLARKE. A very pretty wedding took place in St. Matthew’s Church, Auckland, on Wednesday afternoon last, when Miss Mary May Clarke, daughter of Mrs Clarke, Mount Eden, was married to Mr Ralph Potter. The bride was given away by her brother in-law, Mr Medley, and looked charming in a cream veiling gown with cream brocaded silk sleeves and vandykes of the same on bodice, and a lovely veil over a wreath of orange flowers. Her shower bouquet was composed of natural orange flowers and double white violets with feathery ferns. Misses Mabel Clarke, Medley, Ethel Medley, and Ida Houghton were the bridesmaids. Their frocks were cream veiling with green velvet yokes. Miss Clarke carried a pretty spray bouquet, and the three other bridesmaids carried baskets of flowers.

Mr Harry Potter acted as best man, aud Mr Arthur Potter as groomsman.

The Rev. L. Fitz Gerald and Rev. W. Edwards were the officiating clergymen. The service was fully choral. Thk gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a gold watch, and to the bridesmaids—s silver cardcase to Miss Clarke, and gold bangles to the other three. AFTER the ceremony the party drove to the residence of the bride’s mother, where afternoon tea was partaken of, and later a social evening was held for the young people. There were over a hundred presents, and among them were a very handsome Family Bible presented to Mr Potter from the church wardens and vestrv of St. Matthew’s, and a Hymn and Prayer book to Mrs Potter. Mr and Mrs Potter are spending their honeymoon at Tauranga. MR MCKINNON TO MISS SUTHERLAND. A wedding took place at Woodville on Monday, August 3rd. when Mr James McKinnon, of the firm of Rabone and McKinnon, was married to Miss Beatrix Marianne Sutherland. The wedding was a very quiet affair on account of the recent death of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs Beatrix Palmer, of Dunedin. The bride, in the unavoidable absence of her brother. Mr J W. Sutherland, was given away by a friend of the family. Mr W. Rayner, of Danevirke. The bridegroom was attended by Mr George Duncan as best man. Miss Sophie Sutherland, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. The service was conducted by the Rev. H. I. Lewis. The bride looked charming in her travelling dress —a handsomely braided fawn cloth with Gainslrorough hat «i suite. The bridesmaid was tastefully attired in a prettily braided chocolate tweed, with hat to match. Both bride and bridesmaid wore pretty gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. Miss Davies presided at the organ, and as the party left the church played the * Wedding March.' After the ceremony a few friends assembled at the residence of the bride's mother in Ormoid street, where the health of the happy couple was drunk in bumpers of champagne. Mr and Mrs McKinnon left by the express for Wellington en route for Lyttelton, where they joined the ‘ Rimutaka ’ for a nine months’ trip through England, Scotland and Europe. A large number of friends assembled at the station to wish them bon voyage, and to haste their departure amid showers of rice.