ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue IV, 23 January 1897, Page 100

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

MR FRANK DYER TO MISS PHIEBK SBDDON. WELLINGTON elbowed and jostled and fairly trod on its own heels in a struggle to witness the marriage, celebrated in St. Paul’s proCathedral, Mulgrave-street, on Wednesday, January 13th (being the 29th anniversary of her parents' wedding), of Miss Phcebe Alicia Seddon, second daughter of the Hon. R. J. Seddon, Premier of New Zealand, with Mr Frank Dyer, of the firm of Bannatyne and Co., of Wellington.

The Cathedral was beautifully decorated in white blossoms and foliage—a loving tribute to the girl-bride from her hosts of young lady friends. A large arch stood at the entrance to the centre aisle, decorated with ferns, bamboo and white agapanthus. From the centre hung the initials of the bride and bridegroom beautifully designed in silver thread tinsel. Directly above the choir steps was suspended a gigantic floral bell of lycopodium and white flowers. A lovers’ knot of ivory silk, embroidered at the ends with the bride and bridegroom's monograms, reposed upon a wreath round the centre of the wedding bell. Palms and pots of maidenhair fern lent new beauty to the chancel, while rare white blossoms clustered in careless and lovely profusion round step and pillar and pew.

By half-past twelve the church was packed, the porches and gates were blocked and Mulgrave-street was a mass of eager onlookers. As the carriages began to arrive the excitement of the crowd outside became so intense as to permeate the innermost recesses of the vast edifice, where throughout all the waiting congregation, a hush of expectancy prevailed. In groups of twos and threes the wedding party assembled. These were comparatively few in number, being restricted to relatives, city members, and the Ministry.

The bridegroom, assisted by his brother, Mr Sydney Dyer, and Messrs C. P. Skerrett and J. E. Smith took their places. Then ‘ through the long-drawn aisle and fretted vaults, the pealing anthem swelled,’ the people rose, there was a rustling and a shimmering of silk, and down, beneath the white arch and past hundreds of loving well-wishers, the bride came, on her father’s arm, to her fiances side.

The Right Rev. Bishop Wallis, assisted by the Rev T. H. Sprott (Incumbent of St. Paul’s) and the Rev. W Bean (brother-in-law of the bride), officiated. The wed ding march was most impressively rendered by Mr R Parker, organist, while in conclusion the bells of St Paul’s pealed forth merrily.

After the ceremony the bridal party adjourned to the residence of the Hon. Mr and Mrs Seddon, in Moles-worth-street, where light refreshments, toasting and congratulations were the order of the day. The toasts were —’The Bride and Bridegroom,’ proposed by Hon. Mr Walker and responded to by Mr Dyer; ‘ The Bridesmaids,’ proposed by the bridegroom and responded to by Mr Syd. Dyer ; ‘ The Groomsmen,’ proposed by Mr Jno. Hutcheson, M.H.R., and responded to by Mr Skerrett ; ‘The Parents’ proposed by Mr Geo. Fisher, M.H.R., and replied to by Mr Seddon ; and ‘The Clergy’ proposed by Mr Skerrett and responded to by Bishop Wallis.

The table decorations were sage green and coral, from out of which a triumph of confectionery in the shape of a magnificent six-tier cake, the handiwork ofMrMawson of Cuba-street, rose resplendent in white icing and wedding favors. Different groups of the wedding party were photographed on the lawn, after which the newly-wedded pair left, amidst showers of rice and rose-leaves, to spend a short honeymoon in the Wairarapa prior to an extended tour of two months through Tasmania and Australia. And now for the wedding gown, trousseau, and bridesmaids’ dresses, all of which were made at the well-known firm of Warnock and Adkin’s, Lambten Quay. The bride, who looked lovely, wore a rich gown of ivory Ondine silk, the bodice pleated at the back and outlined in pearl embroidery. The corsage was ornamented with raised pearl passementerie and draped across the front with Chantilly lace, which was carried downwards and fastened at the waist with a pearl buckle and sprays of orange-blossom. The sleeves of rucked ivory silk chiffon were turned up with fancy cuffs of pearl embroidery. At the neck was arranged some very beautiful old Brussels rose point, the gift of the bride’s mother. The veil was a gift from, and embroidered in lilies of the valley by loyal members of the Women’s Political League, with which the young bride has long been associated. It was of the truest tulle, fastened with pearl sprays over a cluster of bridal flowers. A shower bouquet of choice exotics completed one of the most handsome bridal cos-

tumes the Empire City has as yet seen. She further wore a handsome crook brooch set with pearls and a cable bracelet with padlock, the gifts of the bridegroom. The five bridesmaids were the Misses Lulie and Mary Stuart Seddon, sisters of the bride, and three little tots, Misses Ruby Seddon (sister), Lulie Bean and Jean Beauchamp, nieces respectively of the bride and bridegroom. The two elders wore white Japanese silk, with broad sashes of white satin ribbon, rucked yokes of embroidered chiffon, outlined with fine mousseline fichus, fastened in front by gold initial brooches (the gift of the bridegroom), and falling to the hem of the skirt. Their hats were dainty creations of French millinery, in green chip straw, silk areophane and variegated geranium leaves, with white ostrich tips. The three little girls wore smocked Kate Greenaway frocks of white Japanese silk, wreaths of lilies of the valley, and each carried a white floral crook knotted with satin streamers. They also wore dainty pearl brooches, presented to them by the bridegroom, and carried bouquets also his gift.

in lace; Mrs Beauchamp, effective combination in black and old rose striped satin, bonnet to correspond ; Mrs Snook, shaded heliotrope muslin costume. French hat of white tulle with veronica foliage and brilliants; Mrs Hennah, black and white satin: Miss Fisher, white muslin, very much trimmed with lace and narrow yellow satin ribbon, large white hat trimmed with white tips, chiffon and yellow roses; Mrs Wilson, black silk crepon Kwn'with Empire belt and trimmings of mauve shot silk, pretty nnet to match trimmed with mauve poppies; Mrs Hamer, fawn canvas dress trimmed with salmon pink silk, becoming toque to match; Mrs Glenister (Melbourne), brown silk costume, hat to match trimmed with pink flowers and brown ribbon; Misses Hennah, pretty white muslin frocks flounced with lace, white hats; looked very nice and cool in a soft white silk gown trimmed with Valenciennes lace, large white hat with feathers. In the evening Mr and Mrs Seddon entertained a few young folk. I believe it was a sort of moonlight garden party; the night was so excessively hot that it was more enjoyable to be outside, where, by the way, there was a band playing excellent music. ConcraTuiatorv telegrams poured in from all quarters ; amongst others were messages from Bishop Julius, of Christchurch. Bishop Grimes, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Christchurch, and one from Father Devay, representing Archbishop Redwood. A pleasing finale to the events of the day was furnished by the Garrison Band who serenaded the Premier’s residence in the evening. The text of the presentations has already appeared in the Graphic. The presents received were costly and numerous. The following is a complete list:— Members of Parliament, purse of sovereigns and morocco-bound address. Members of the House of Representatives opposed to present Government, solid silver salver, suitably engraved. Messrs W. M. Bannatyne and Co., walnut dining-room suite. Women’s Social and Political League, oak hall stand, with silver plate, suitably inscribed. Carriers' Union. Wellington, travelling bag and fittings, suitably inscribed. Hon. W. Montgomery, silver card tray and preserve dish. Bishop of Wellington and Mrs Wallis, two sets bellique china vases. Lady Buckley, silver hot water kettle. Hon. J. and Mrs Kerr, set of carvers. Mr J. Kerr, silver tea set. Mr and Mrs John Hutcheson, marble striking clock. Government Life Insurance Department. Davenport writing desk. Hon. Mr and Mrs Larnacb, diamond and sapphire ring.

Premier’s colleagues, side-board made of New Zealand woods. Employees of Bannatyne’s, dinner service. Hon. Mr and Mrs Seddon. cheque. Mrs Dyer, set of oak and silver trays. Mr ana Mrs F. V. Waters, gong and spirit stand. Masters Barrie and Eric Waters, work basket. Miss Jean Beauchamp, card case. Mr Syd. Dyer, silver egg stand and spoons. Miss Kitty Dyer, lady’s easy chair. Miss Bell Dyer, afternoon tea-cloth. Miss Lulie Seddon. cheese dish and cover. Miss May Seddon, pearl and silver butter knife. Miss Mary Stuart Seddon. carved footstool and inkstand. Rev. Mr and Mrs Bean. Doulton and silver salad bowl. Miss Lulie Bean. Doulton vases. Mr N. Seddon. case of carvers. Mias Ruby Seddon. toilet set. Master Tom Seddon. silver thimble. Mr and Mrs J. G. Ward. Invercargill, case pearl fish knives and forks; handsome dressing-case with ivory-backed bru-hes and combs. Hon. W. Swanson, crown Derby tea set i5O pieces). Judge Ward, gold watch and chain with gold pendant. Mr and Mrs H. A. Gordon, silver spirit kettle and lamp. Miss A. Gordon, silver and glass jar dish and spoon. Mrs Rhodes, Sterling silver tea service (Queen Anne pattern). Mr and Mrs Hamer, silver fruit spoons and grape scissors. Mr and Watson, dozen afternoon teaspoons and tongs. Mr and Mrs Blow, silver fig box. Mr and Mrs E. M. Smith. Indian worked table cloth. Mrs J. T. Matson, silver tea set. Misses Johnston, bread fork. Mr and Mrs McDougall, cheque. Mr J. Oran Smith, large marble clock. Mr C. P. Skerrett, silver tea and coffee service and salver. Mr and Mrs McGregor, pair Doulton vases. Miss E. Barford, carved writing desk. Mr and Mrs B. Wilson. Japanese screen. Miss Wilson, hand-painted plaque. Mr and Mrs J. Joyce, bronze gong. Miss M. Mandi, lace work. Miss Emily Wilson, hand-painted table. Mr and Mrs Steel, cheque. Mrs McGill, cheque. Miss Jennie Wilson, afternoon tea cloth. Mr E. Steel, cheque. Captain and Mrs Fairchild, pair Cloisonne vases. Mr and Mrs J. B. Heywood, large flower pot. Mr and Mrs Amelius Smith, framed picture. Mr Herbert Hankens, tall silver candlesticks. Misses Heywood, tea kettle and plate. Mr and Mrs Phillips and Miss Crowther, solid silver afternoon teaspoons and tongs. Mr and Mrs Waldegrave, bread trencher and silver knife. Mr and Mrs W. Letham. case of fish knives and forks. Mr and Mrs T. K. Macdonald, fish slicer and fork. Mr and Mrs Grady, pair silver trays. Two sincere friends, Boulcott-street, Wellington, case carvers and steel. Captain and Mrs Hennah. bread trencher and knife. Mr and Mrs Rashussen, silver stand and trifle uish.

Master Fred Rashussen. fretwork bracket. Mr and Mrs T. A. Walker, hot water kettle. Miss Esther Aitken, point lace handkerchief. Miss A. Aitken, handkerchief satchet. Mr and Mrs D. McLean, dozen afternoon teaspoons and tongs. Mr Jas. McLean, cake knife and fork. Captain and Mrs Post, salt stands and spoons. Miss Saunders, white marble clock. Mrs Preston, greenstone brooch. Mr W. Williams, cheque. Mr Chubbs Johnson. Doulton ware fruit dish. Miss Kerr, cushion. Miss Hettie Kerr, tea cosy. Mr and Mrs Tompsitt, folding cake basket.

Mr and Miss Luckie. silver hot water jug. Messrs J. Myers and Co.. Choisoinne ware. Mr and Mrs Tregear. sandal-wood handkerchief box. Mr and Mrs Glenister, epergne. Miss Sadie Kerr, tea tray cloth. Mr R. D. Low. serviettes. Miss Wright, pair photo frames. Mr and Mrs J. S. Wilson, silver jewel box. Miss K. Kerr, vases. Mr W. Montgomery, preserve dish and stand. Lady Douglas. Japanese table. Mr and Mrs M. P. Cameron, chaste silver shell basket. Mr and Mrs A. R. Guinness cheque. Mr and Mrs J. Halligan, table of New Zealand woods. Mr and Mrs Scbaef. pair footstools. Mr and Mrs N. Kennedy, salad bowl. Dr. Charles Morice. cut glass and silver claret jug. Dr. James, salad bowl. Mr and Mrs B. Wilson, cheque. Mr C. Janion, volume forest flora, N.Z. Mrs J. Rugg. dozen table knives and forks. Messrs D. and L. Nathan, cabinet of cutlery. Mr A. Reid, embroidered pair pillow shams. Mrs Braddon, afternoon tea cloth. Mrs Whelan, oak and silver biscuit barrel and silver serviette rings. Miss Tuckey. silver and chrystal scent bottle. Mrs Sykes, Japanese shells, teapot and cosy, and carved emu eggs. Miss Page, two porcelain hand paintings. Mrs Healey, pair watch stands and wall pockets. Mr and Mrs Hadfield, framed engraving. Mr Thos. Austin, half dozen ivory serviette rings with mono gram. Miss Maxwell, worked tray cloth. Mr and Mrs P. Bevan, silver-mounted claret jug. Mr S. Kirkpatrick, cut glass and mounted biscuit barrel. Mr J. Rugg, white satin handkerchief sachet. Mr and Mrs T. W. Leys, case of four salts and spoons. Mr and Mrs Brett, silver spirit kettle. Mr and Mrs J. J. Costall, two ruby glass and silver salt stands. Miss Rugg, worked tray cloth and d’oyleys; point lace hanker chiefs. Mr and Mrs Trask, sugar scuttle and sifter. Mr and Mrs A. Dunk. Doulton ware salad bowl spoon and fork. Mrs Myers. Japanese tray and cloth. Mr J. F. Andrews, silver card case. Mr N. H. Dalston. morocco dressing case. Mr A. Ferguson, large ostrich feather fan. Mr W. Crow, set of ivory hall brushes and rack. Mr and Mrs H. D. V. Gilbert, bread knife and fork. Mr and Mrs Shain, case of salt stands and spoons. Mr and Mrs Gray, silver honey barrel. Mrs Webb-Bowen, photograph stand album. Mrs W. Fisher, silver card case. Mr H. P. Tuckey, pearl and silver bread fork. Mrs Naghorn, lace sachet. Mr and Mrs Milne. Japanese tea table. Mr and Mrs Logan, one dozen table knives. Miss Logan, handkerchief and glove sachet. Mr and Mrs Hales, framed engraving, satin cushion and elel>hant pipe rack. Miss Scully, photo balcony frames. Miss Friend, oak salt stands. 9* S urg .? 88 ’ inlaid üble of N ew Zealand woods. Mr J. Hamilton, easy chair. Mr and Mrs Stockman, nuggets of Kumara gold. Mr and Mrs Runcie, bamboo table. Mr and Mrs Churches, breakfast cruet. Mrs Kileen. cushion. Hokitika Friend, greenstone brooch. Mr and Mrs D. Lynch, houselincn. Mr VV . H. Derry, chair. Mr V. Allen, mirror ornament. Miss Wooldridge, wall niiroor. Mr and Mrs Aitken, complete set kitchen furnishings. Miss Aitken, bath slippers and cushion.

Mrs D. M. Luckie. case spoons. Mrs Anderson, lace woik. Mr J Lynch, eider down quilL Miss R Ridlers photo frame. Mr and Mrs H. M. Haywards, musical bell Mr E. W. Kane, ail ver-mounted set of carves. Mr and Mrs J. Lane, handsome hall stand. Mr and Mrs W. Beehan. cheque. Mr D. McLean, hot water kettle. Mrs J. Coltman. silver butter knife. Mr Smythe, one dozen wine and one dozen tumbler classes. Mr and Mrs C. Wilson. Benaries worked bowl. Mr A. Cooper, picture. Mr and Mrs Heinz, sugar, cream stand, salts. Sirs Hosking. wicker chair. Mr and Mix Beauchamp family Bible Miss Hennah. half-dozen monogram handkerchiefs. Mr and Mrs H. Moss, panel photo frame. Employees of Government workshops, mirror over-mantel. Mr Gully, fish knives and forks. Mr T. S. Weston, cheque. Mr and Mrs Lichfield, silver afternoon tea service. Mrs Webb, pair cushions. Mrs Clark, cushion. League colours. Rev. Mr. Mrs and Misses Burnett, plush mounted shells. Justice and Mrs Edwards, gold granny chair. Mr and Mrs W. Gray, silver earn case. Mr and Mrs G. Pain, breakfast cruet and 1 dozen tablespoons. Mrs Weiss, musical work-box. Mr Parfitt, silver-mounted ivory carvers. Mr H. J. Manson, apos'le silver teaspoons. Dr. bharman. gold-mounted boar’s tusk bangle. Mr and Mrs W. H. Brown, cheque. Mr T. Lynch, cheque. Mr and Mrs Matheson, cheque. Mr John Davidson, cheque. Mr and Mrs O'Connell, cut glass oak spirit stand. Mr R Bannister, eggstand. Mr Coath. cheque. Mr J. D. Gillies, drawing-room lamp. Mr J. T. Thompson, set fishing rods. Mrs John Hughes, eggstand. Misses Ross, cheque. Mrs Snook, cheque. Mrs Anderson, la~e work. Mr C. S. Weston. Christchurch, silver shell butter dish and knives. Mr and Mrs Charles Bean. Christchurch, dressing-table perfume stand. Mr and Mrs Pattie. Palmerston, afternoon teaspoons and tonga. Mrs J. C. Brown. Dunedin, bead collarette. Lady Members Wairarapa Liberal Association, gold bar brooch set with amethysts. Dr. and Mrs Fitchett, biscuit barrel and toast rack. Mr Emerson, cheque. Mr Krull, cheque. Mr Mvere. cheque. Mr Maude, cheque. Mrs and Mr Beale, afternoon spoons. The gifts in plate alone were valued at over tsoo. MR C. MONTEFIORE TO MISS ISABEL MCGUINNESS. AT St. Mary’s Church, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, January 13th, Mr C. Montefiore. youngest son of the late Rev. Thos. L. Montefiore, M.A.R D , vicar of Chidcock and rector of Catherstone, Lewiston, Dorchester, England, was united in wedlock to Miss Isabel McGuinness, youngest daughter of Lieutenant Thos. McGuinness, of New Plymouth, late of the New Zealand Field Force. The bride was very prettily dressed and was attended by her sister. Miss F. J. McGuinness, who acted as bridesmaid, both having beautiful bouquets. Mr. S. McGuinness performed the duties of best man.

Libutbnant McGuinness gave his daughter away ; and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. G. Evans. The wedding presents were numerous and valuable, some of them being forwarded from England by the bridegroom’s relatives. MR L. F. LAURENT TO MISS A. S. LONDON. A very pretty wedding took placeat Manaia (Taranaki) on January 2nd, when Mr Leonard F. Lanrent, fourth son of Mons de Laurent, of France, was married to Miss Annie Sophia London, fourth daughter of the late Mr H. W. London, of Pahautanui, Wellington. The Rev. A. MacLennan officiated. MR H. W. JAMES TO MISS ISABELLA MOODY. The first wedding celebrated in the Tanner Settlement, Taranaki, took place on the morning of December 29th, when Mr Horace Walter James, the third son of Mr W. James, of Canterbury, was united to Miss Isabella Moody, second daughter of Mr Thomas Moody, of Purangi. The Rev. N. D. Boyes, of Stratford, performed the ceremony. The bride and bridegroom left for their home on the following day, amidst the good wishes of their friends for their future welfare. The happy pair were in receipt of many ornamental and useful presents. MR A. N. OGILVIE TO MISS GILLARD. A QUIET wedding was celebrated at St. Mark’s, Remuera, Auckland, by the Rev. R. Major. The happy pair were Mr A. N. Ogilvie, manager of the Hauraki New Zealand Associated Gold Reefs Company, and Miss Madge Gillard, youngest daughter of the late Dr. Gillard, of Yorkshire, England. The bride was tastefully dressed, and looked very nice. The honeymoon is being passed in the Te Aroha district. Mr Ogilvie was the recipient of a handsome gold watch from the men in his mine. MR GREENWOOD TO MISS WILSON. Miss Wilson, eldest daughter of Mr H. C. Wilson, was married to Mr Greenwood, Bank of New South Wales, at her father’s residence on Tuesday. January 1 2tb. The bride wore a becoming dress of white muslin.

The happy pair left by the express en route for Wellington. On Monday Mr Greenwood was presented with a handsome case of desert knives and forks by his fellow clerks. MR MOORE TO MISS RYLANCE. The marriage of Miss Edith Rylance, daughter of Mr W. Rylance, late of Manchester, to Mr A. Moore, son of Mr J. W. Moore, o* Dublin, was celebrated at St. Matthew’s Church, Hobson-street, Auckland, the Rev. Lyttelton Fitz Gerald officiating, assisted by the curate, the Rev. J. P. Cowie. The bride, who was given away by her father, was robed in a very handsome cream silk trained gown, trimmed with silk lace and silver embroidered guipure caught up with sprays of orange blossoms, a small coronet of the same bridal flowers was worn under a long embroidered veil. This charming toilette was completed by a shower bouquet of flowers. The bride was attended by Miss Jennie Hatswell, Lily Moore, Adeline and Flossie Rylance and Master W. Pountuey as page. The bridesmaids were dressed in dainty cream gowns with silk hats trimmed with white ostrich feathers to correspond. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and guest left for the residence of the bride’s father, where a reception was held. Early in the evening Mr and Mrs Moore took their departure for Onehunga, where they left for the Sonth. A large number of handsome presents were received. MR GEORGE STEVENS TO MISS ELLA MULLINS. The neat little church at Ardmore was thronged on the 6th of January, that being the occasion of the nuptials of Miss Ella Mullins, eldest daughter of Mr Mullins, of Ardmore, to Mr George Stevens, of Wairoa South. The Rev. O. R. Hewlett, of Papakura, officiated at the ceremony at the union of the young couple, and festivities connected with the wedding followed later at the residence of the bride’s parents. A hundred invitations were issued, and not one of the guests failed to turn up. The capacious barn, bigger than many goodsheds or public halls, was beautifully decorated with greenery of nikau palm and tree ferns, and the floor was got into good order for dancing, which was kept up till the peep o’ day. The side offices were fitted up for supper and retiring rooms, and the good things, fluid and solid, tastily got up and toothsomely put down, attested the bounteous hospitality and unsparing efforts made for those who were fortunate enough to be present

Mrs Creighton presided at the piano for the greater part of the evening, and a pleasant break was made from time to time by songs well rendered by Miss Luke, of Maraetai, Misses Creighton (two), Mr Bertie Mullins, and others of the guests present.

The bride and bridegroom were good enough to stay till eleven in the evening before departing first for Drury and thence for Te Aroha, whither, if as many good angels as good wishes accompanied them, they must have been well guarded.

The list of presents exceeds enumeration, and luckily there were very few duplications. Some crazy china and high art needlework stood out prominently among the array of gifts, and the unique gift of one Wairoa gentleman gave a dash of humour to the collection —it was a scrubbing-brush and wash-tub, which, tradition says, is bis invariable present on like occasions.