ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue IX, 27 February 1897, Page 260

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

MR MCBETH TO MISS WOOD. ST. MICHAEL’S CHURCH on Wednesday afternoon was thronged with guests and spectators, the latter being very numerous both inside and outside, on the occasion of the marriage of Mr Norman Mcßeth, of Christchurch, and Miss Lily Wood, second daughter of Mr Robert Wood of Christchurch. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very charming and happy in a very simply-made gown of soft white merveilleux tastefully trimmed with lace, full tulle veil and wreath, and carrying an exquisite shower bouquet. She was attended by one bridesmaid, Miss Kathleen Wood, her sister, in white spotted muslin trimmed with lace, and buttercup satin sash, white hat to correspond and lovely bouquet. Mr Arthur Bolton, of Avonside, was groomsman, Mrs Clarence Turner presiding at the organ, and playing the * Wedding March,’ the Vicar, the Rev. W. Averill, officiating. Mrs Robert Wood, the bride’s stepmother, was very becomingly gowned in black satin, with white bodice veiled with lace, bonnet of black and white ; Mrs Robt. Allan, the bride’s aunt, in a handsome black costume, the bodice of pink silk veiled with black striped chiffon, bonnet to match ; Mrs Jameson, black satin with heliotrope bonnet ; Mrs Kiver, black moire relieved with white, and heliotrope in her bonnet, posey bouquet of white clematis ; Mrs Macfarlane (Achray), black crepon with pale green vest trimmed with black lace insertion, green straw bonnet with black plumes ; Mrs I. Gibbs, black grenadine over green silk, jet bonnet with shot silk bows, small jet-trimmed cape ; Mrs E. Deacon, cinnamon brown with brown and blue

brocade bodice, hat trimmed to match ; Mrs G. Kettlewell, white tambour muslin with yellow stripe trimmed with lace edging, yellow fancy straw hat with handsome bows of yellow striped ribbon and violets ; Mrs Mcßeth, mother of the bridegroom, black costume relieved with pink, jet bonnet with pink flowers ; Miss B. Mcßeth, coral pink gown trimmed with lace, white hat ; Mrs L. Matson, pink and green shot gown trimmed with silk of the two colours and ecru lace edging, picture hat with pink flowers; Mrs Appleby, black skirt, black and white striped silk blouse, toque of black and white ; Mesdames J. Fairhurst, D. Matson, G. Jameson, J. Wood, Morris, A. Brown, Ferrier, Mallion, (Dr.) Thomas, Waymouth, Cooper, Laurie, T. Garrard, the Misses Kiver (two), Pratt, Fairhurst, Deamer, Ross (two), Mcßeth, Lingard (two), Marsden, Allan (two), Brook, Gard’ner (two), Hargreaves (two), Messrs Mcßeth, Wood (three , C. Cuff, Jameson, Kettlewell, Waymouth, Brown, Morris, Fairhurst, Hughes, Dr. Thomas, Canon Harper, and others.

After the ceremony the guests, some of whom did not go to the church, met at the residence of the bride’s father, where a large marquee was erected on the lawn, and afternoon tea served with light wines, etc., the tables beautifully decorated with white flowers and ferns, the fruit, fruit salads, trifles and jellies making a very pretty display, the lordly three-tier cake being an imposing centre-piece. After the cutting up the cake and drinking the health of bride and bridegroom with three times three, the whole group was photographed.

Among the many costly and useful presents were a very handsome marble clock and silver biscuit basket presented to Mr Mcßeth from his fellow clerks in the Belfast Freezing Company, and a very choice silver and glass centrepiece from Shaw, Savill and Co. Numerous other handsome gifts poured in for both, showing the popularity of bride and bridegroom. The bride’s travelling dress is of navy serge coat and skirt with becoming black hat. The honeymoon is to be spent in Dunedin. MR ATKINSON TO MISS MCKENZIE. ‘Heathfield,’ near Oamaru, was the scene of a bright and somewhat smart wedding last week. The principal figures were Mr Ernest Atkinson, fifth son of the late Mr Edward Bland Atkinson, and Miss Mina McKenzie, second daughter of the Eon. John,McKenzie, Minister of Lands. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Clark, of Palmerston, on the lawn of Mr McKenzie’s residence, where a pretty bower had been arranged for the occasion. The bride looked extremely well, clad in a rich dress of pearl duchesse satin. The bodice was folded, and was very prettily finished with chiffon and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Nina Atkinson (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Annie Campbell, of Invercargill. Each wore very tasteful palest yellow dresses contrasted with bright buttercup yellow sashes and ribbons. Mr W. H. Roll and Mr W. H Roxly (cousin of the bridegroom) were best man and groomsman.

Mrs McKenzih (the bride’s mother) was richly gowned in black brocade, whilst Mrs Atkinson (bridegroom’s mother) wore a handsome merveilleux of a deep black tone. Amongst the guests were the Hon. W. C. Walker, Minister of Education, the Acting Colonial Secretary, Hon. James Carrol, Hon. J. G. Ward. Messrs T. Parata and T. Y. Duncan (M.H.R.s), Messrs A. Lee-Smith, J. P. Maitland, W. Dallas, H. Clark, M. Fraser, J. Gilruth, A McKerrow, T. K. Macdonald, J. McKerrow, A. Barron, Neil Fleming, Boag (Christchurch), Gillies, Hampden, R. Ewing, Palmerston, F. W. Pattie, T. Edwards, J. Budge, G. Ross, E. A. Atkinson ; Mesdames Walker. Ward, Fraser. Neil Fleming, Boag, T. K. Macdonald (Wellington). George-Jones, Headland, Atkinson, Gillies, Pattie; Misses Parata, Headland, Atkinson, Dr. and Mrs King (Auckland), etc., etc. A SHEAF of telegrams (including a cable from the Premier and Mrs Seddon from Melbourne) greeted the happy pair, who left for Dunedin in the afternoon en route for the Lakes. The carriage destined for the use on the railway was prettily decorated, and Piper Urquhart played them to the station. The bride’s travelling dress was blue skirt and coat with cream vest. The presents, it goes without saying, were very handsome. The bridegroom gave his bride a lovely diamond brooch, and to the bridemaidens each a golden bangle set with diamonds and rubies. The bride’s parents presented a pair of enlarged photos of themselves. beautifully framed The Hon. Mr M’Kenzie’s colleagues in the Ministry sent an exceedingly handsome oak cabinet, containing a complete set of dining room cutlery of 100 pieces, and bearing the following inscription :—‘ Presented to Miss Mina M’Kenzie on the occasion ot her marriage, February 9th, 1897. by her father’s colleagues. Hons. R. J. Seddon, A. J. Cadman, J. Carroll, W. C. Walker, T. Thompson. W. Hall-Jones’ The members of the Ctago Land Board sent a very unique Queen Anne tea service in silver, and also a silver cake basket beautifully engraved Mr J. M. M’Kenzie, jun., cheque Mr D. M’Kenzie, jun.. cheque Mr and Mrs M. P. Cameron, silver liqueur stand Master M. J M’Kenzie Cameron, set of fire irons Master D. H. Cameron, bronze candlestick plaque Mrs Atkinson (mother of bridegroom), dinner service Misses Atkinson, afternoon tea service Mr and Mrs E. A. Atkinson, silver biscuit barrel Hon. W. Swanson, china breakfast service Mrs A. Headland, afternoon tea spoons Mrs A. J. S. Headland, silver hot water jug Mr Ewing, handsome gold-plated lamp Mr H. Roll, silver egg stand Mrs Hales. Wellington, silver jam dish and tray cloth Mr and Mrs A. Barron. Wellington, silver knife and bread board Mr O. Mewhinney. silver afternoon tea and jam spoons Mr A. Gillies. Hampden, oaken silver biscuit barrel and teapot Mr and Mrs Cameron, Palmerston, set carvers Mr Boag, Christchurch, silver breakfast cruet, fish knives and forks Mr and Mrs J. D. Ritchie, Wellington, hand-painted plaque framed in plush Mr James Ross, set carvers in ivory Misses M’Leod, silver serviette rings with initials Dr. and Mrs Neale, silver afternoon tea spoons Miss E. Ross, silver bread fork Miss M’Kerrow, tea set Miss Mary Frew, biscuit barrel Mrs W. C. Walker, Christchurch, set silver scissors Mr and Mrs Fleming, Oamaru, silver eggstand Mr and Mrs W. Watson, Wellington, afternoon teaspoons Mr and Mrs M’Laren, Palmerston, silver honey dish Mr and Mrs Virtue, Waimate. salad bowl Mr and Mrs Arkle, Palmerston, gold chain bangle Mr W. F. Hilson, gold sleeve links Mr and Mrs Gow, set of carvers Mr T. J. M’Kerrow, gold bangle set in pearls and rubies Mr D. M’Donald. gold brooch Miss Headland, silver serviette rings and oil painting Mr and Mrs Raymond, Palmerston, silver jewel box Mr and Mrs Piper, silver butterdish Mr and^ Mrs D. M. Findlay, silver sugar basin Mr J. K. Ross, Dunedin, morocco purse mounted in silver Miss Lily Campbell, Invercargill, silver toast rack Mr and Mrs Randall, breakfast cruet Mr and Mrs George Todd, Wellington, silver teapot, sugar basin, and cream jug Mr and Mrs Pattie, Palmerston, silver breadfork Mr and Mrs Runcie, Wellington, silver butterdish Miss Annie Campbell. Invercargill, silver jam dish Mr and Mrs Grant. Waihaorunga. silver egg cruet Mr and Mrs D. Campbell, Invercargill, silver teapot Mr, Mrs and Miss M’Kerrow, silver epergne Miss H. Ross, plush cushion Mr and Mrs I). Ross, travelling rug Miss Dallas, Balclutha, set books Mr and Mrs Edwards, silver butter knives Mrs and Misses Horan, oak and silver butter dish Mr and Mrs W. Craig, Bible Mias Nunn, Dunedin, plush cushion Misses Ross, Dunedin, pillow-case shams Mrs M’Donald, Palmerston, drawing-room table Mr W. Ross, pair Doulton ware vases Mr and Mrs M'lntosh, Shag Point, bedroom clock Mrs Welsh, silver pickle jar Mr and Mrs Gillespie, pair blankets Mr John Budge, sen., travelling rug Mrs Duncan, Corner Bush, pair handsome vases Mr and Mrs Nicholson. Hampden, dining-room clock Mrs Jordan, Dunback, water jugs Mrs M’Leod, Dunedin, hand-painted plaques Mrs Sutherland, Kaitangata. table linen Misses Budge, afternoon tea table Mr and Mrs Shore, velvet pile dining cloth Mrs Beaton, pin cushion Miss Alice M’Cartney, handsome sachet Mr and Mrs Urquhart. Inch Valley, toilet set Mr Graham M’Leod Hannier. table cutlery Mr and Mrs John M’Donald, Palmerston, tea service Mr and Mrs Muir, silver sugar scuttle Mr and Mrs Wilson, Duntroon. Doulton ware salad bowl Mr and Mrs Clark. Shag Point, dining cruet Mr and Mrs Douglas. Mount Royal, cheque Mr Munro, Dunedin, cheque Mr Coutts, Pleasant Valley, cheque Mr M’Doi.gal). Wellington, cheque Mr James M’Kerrow, Wellington, cheque Mr Cunningham, Wellington, cheque Mr Roxby, set bedroom brushes Mrs Rose. Dunedin, lace Mt-und Mrs Urquhart. Palmerston, preserving pan Mr and Mrs D. M'Leod. coal scuttle mI ‘ able R° n K in oak and silver Mr and room cabine Mrs Munro, Pleasant Valley, cheque Mr and Mrs Smith, Dunedin, fish knife and fork Mr and Mrs M Owen. Ashburton, fruit knives and forks

Mrs R. M. Robertaon, case silver spoons Mr C.'Crump. Palmerston, handsome workbox Mrs Fagan. Oamaru, writing desk Mr Lawson. Palmerston, epergne Mr H. M. Gore, silver and ivory spoons Mr Riddle, silver cruet Mrs Riddle, plush cushion Mr and Miss Conn, set of carvers Mrs J. C. Brown. Dunedin, work basket Mr and Mrs Torrance, butter knives Mr and Mrs Goodley. set. ot carvers Mr J. Murdoch. Dunedin, lady's companion Mr Edward Clark, drawing-room chair Mr and Mrs Piper. Oamaru. two paintings and deck chair Mr Gilruth, Wellington, silver egg cruet Mr G. Ross. Wellington, case silver salt cellars Mr and Mrs T. K. Macdonald. Wellington, marble clock Mr James Budge, silver salt cellars Mrs M’Kenzie. Kakanui. vases and silver cake basket Mr Alex. Budge, handsome basket chair Mr Duncan, M.H.R.. and Miss Duncan, silver fish slice and fork Miss Mary Jane Riddle, pair d'oyleys and wall ornament Mr Hughan silver knives and forks Mr Parata. M.H.R . and family, silver honey dish Mr Harlow. Japanese trays Mr and Mrs J. F. M. Fraser, set of silver candlesticks engraved Mr and Mrs Wm. Robertson, set carvers Miss A. Fleming, plush chairback Miss Fleming, plush painted plaque MR J. W. KENDERDINE-WEBB TO MISS KENDERDINE. A quiet though pretty wedding took place at St. Mary’s Church, Parnell, on Saturday afternoon. The happy pair were Mr J. W. Kenderdine-Webb and Miss Kenderdine, daughter of the late Dr. T. B. Kenderdine, of Auckland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon MacMurray. Mr John Kenderdine, her eldest brother, gave the bride away. She was attired in cream corded poplin silk trimmed with white chiffon and a veil worked in silk, and carried an exquisite bouquet of choice flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Hally Kenderdine (sister of the bride), who wore cream lustre trimmed with blonde lace and old gold ribbons, cream hat trimmed with lace and cream feathers and ribbon, and carried a bouquet of yellow flowers tied with old gold ribbons ; and Misses Mary Brenda Kenderdine and Iris Bruttou Kenderdine (little nieces of the bride) were frocked in pretty cream lustre, trimmed with soft lace and cream ribbons, cream Liberty silk picture hats lined with pale yellow, and carried baskets of flowers tied with cream ribbons. The best man was Mr Brodrick. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a massive gold bracelet with the seal of the Webb family attached, and to the first bridesmaid a cable gold bracelet, and to the little ones gold brooches with the initial W. in pearls. Only the immediate relatives of the bride were invited to the afternoon tea, which took place at the residence of Mrs (Dr.) Kenderdine, Manukau Road, Parnell. Mr and Mrs Kenderdine-Webb left for Cheltenham, England, via Sydney, in s.s. ‘ Anglian ’ on Monday evening. MR COOPER TO MISS PHILCOX. The marriage of Mr Henry Marcus Cooper, of the Standard Insurance Company, Auckland, to Miss Alice Philcox, fifth daughter of Mr Wm. Philcox, of Devonport, was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church Devonport, at 3 p.m., on Wednesday last, the Rev. J. Bates officiating. The church was very prettily decorated by friends of the bride and the service choral. The bride, who was given away by her father wore a lovely gown of white satin with pearl and chiffon trimmings, long train with orange blossoms on the shoulder, wreath also of orange blossoms and veil, and she carried a handsome shower bouquet. She was attended by eight bridesmaids —Miss Ella Philcox (sister to the bride), Miss Annie Cooper (sister

to the groom), Miss Nina Philcox (sister) and Miss Ivy Philcox (niece to the bride), who were all attired in white tnnslin dresses with lace fichus, white chiffon hats with ribbon and feather trimmings. The other four were tiny nieces of the bride—Misses Marie Johnstone and Irene Querde wearing frocks of yellow silk and large white felt hats with ribbon and chiffon trimmings, Misses Laura Johnstone and Gladys Philcox wearing green silk frocks, hats ditto. Each child carried a basket of flowers, the first four carrying bouquets. The groomsmen were Mr Bert Cooper (brother to groom), and Mr Harry Philcox (brother to bride). After the ceremony the guests, who were confined to family relations only, adjourned to the residence of the bride’s parents, where a sumptuous breakfast was laid, the cake being a very handsome three-tiered one. AT about 4.20 p.m. the bride and groom departed on the honeymoon, which is to be spent at Orewa. The bride’s travelling costume was a tailor-made skirt and jacket with pink vest, hat to match. Mrs Philcox wore a handsome shot electric blue, white chiffon and ribbon trimmings, bonnet to match ; Mrs Cooper, rich black silk with heliotrope vest and cuffs, bonnet en suite ; Mrs T. Philcox. stylish shot green alpaca with velvet and passementerie trimmings, prettyflower hat; Mrs Ernest Queree, stylish pale blue alpaca, silk vest, white hat ; Mrs George Johnstone (Perth), pink with black edgings, large cream hat with black tips and ribbon ; Mrs Stan. Cooper, black with pink fichu; Miss M. Cooper, pink and white, white hat ; Miss Beedell, check tweed with old gold silk fichu ; Miss Boles, fawn, with blue silk vest ; Miss Hunt (Waikato), shot alpaca, white feather hat ; Mrs Williamson, grey relieved with red, bonnet to match ; Mrs Bates, black, bonnet relieved with white. The presents were numerous and very handsome. MR SI DEV TO MISS HA 1.1.. The marriage of Mr Arthur Sidey, sou of Mr John Sidey, of ‘ Corstorphine,’ Dunedin, with Miss Clara (Ella) Hall, second daughter of Mr J. H. Hall, of ‘Auburn,’ Pirongia, and niece of Mrs Davidson, the ‘Bluff Hill,’ Napier, took place in the Napier Cathedral on the 17th inst. The bride, who was accompanied by her uncle, Captain Davidson, wore a pretty gown of cream serge trimmed with satin to match and silver braid ; white chip hat with ribbon bows. Her shower bouquet (the gift of the bridegroom) of white flowers and maiden hair fern was tied with long bows of white satin. She was attended by two bridesmaids—her sister. Miss Addie Hall, and Miss Nancy Todd. The former looked pretty attired in pink cashmere trimmed with chiffon and satin ribbon, black chip hat with pink bows and chiffon rosettes. The latter was dainty in a prettycream frock, and a drawn hat of cream muslin. Mrs Davidson wore a handsome town of black silk trimmed with pale blue, with bonnet en suite. The bridegroom was attended by his brother as best man. The Very Rev. the Dean of Waiapu performed the ceremony. Captain and Mrs Davidson afterwards received the wedding party ac their residence, ‘ Invercauld,’ Bluff Hill. Only relations and a few intimate friends were present. Later the newly-wedded pair left by the express for Wellington, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride’s travelling dress was a pretty black and white check tweed. Some of the presents were silver entree dishes, dessert knives and forks, fish ditto, dozen silver afternoon teaspoons, 2 cases of ditto salts, 1 pair of ditto candlesticks, pair of silver butter dishes, handsome silver pot, 2 silver cruets, solid silver basket, silver-mounted opera glasses, ditto scent bottle, gold sovereign case, napkin rings, cheques, paintings, vases, bread forks, pickle forks, carvers, and numerous others.