ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XVIII, 1 May 1897, Page 548

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

MR BAGGE TO MISS LILIAN VON STURMER. AVERY pretty, though quiet wedding took place last Thursday afternoon at the Primate’s private chapel, Parnell, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Lilian Von Sturmer, daughter of Judge Von Sturmer, of Parnell, Auckland, to Mr Bagge, architect, of Wellington. Canon Mac Murray performed the ceremony in his usual impressive manner. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked excessively sweet in a white bridal silk, en traine, trimmed with sprays of orange-blossoms and satin bows, around the neck some lovely Valenciennes lace fell softly. A tulle veil, attached by a spray of orangeblossoms, and a shower bouquet completed this becoming toilette. The wedding had been arranged for Wednesday, but had to be put off till Thursday, as the bridegroom was unable to travel on account of the floods. The bridesmaids—three in number—were the two youngest sisters of the bride and Miss Dunwoodie. Miss Dunwoodie and one Miss Von Sturmer wore bluey-grey lustres, relieved at the neck with white satin and white bead trimmings, and epaulettes of the same, white hats ;

the youngest Miss Von Stunner wore a canary silk, and carried a crook of yellow flowers. Mr Brodie efficiently discharged the duties of best man. Afternoon tea was served at the residence of Judge Von Stunner, where his eldest daughter, Mrs Arthur Taylor, ably entertained the guests, who consisted only of the relations and intimate friends of the bride and bridegroom, owing to the family being in mourning. The following were amongst the guests :—Mrs W. H. Chnrton, in a pretty combination of grey and old gold silk, the bodice was slaked, and the sleeves were also of the same material, bonnet en suite with goose’s quills and veil of white tulle ; Mrs Von Sturmer Miss Dunwoodie), white silk finished with lace, black picture hat with pink roses ; Miss Bursill, lilac crepon finished with white tulle, white chip hat with lilac ribbons and flowers ; Miss Lennox, slate grey with fawn bodice and trimmings, white high-crowned hat relieved with effective pink bows ; and her sister wore a dark skirt, petunia blonse, black chip hat ; Miss Rita Tole, blue silk veiled in fawn embroidery lawn ; Miss Thomson (Parnell), fawn check skirt, dahlia silk blouse ; her sister, black lustre skirt, cream chine silk blonse figured with rosebuds, large white chiphat; Mrs Mac Murray. black silk finished with lace, black bonnet relieved with white ; Miss — Lnsk looked charming in a buttercup crepon, white tnnslin fichu, large white hat veiled in black lisse, and relieved with buttercups and daisies ; she carried a shower bouquet of yellow flowers; Miss Kensington black costume, black hat with red flowers; Miss Olive Kensington looked distingue* in a grey tweed skirt, coquelicot red silk blouse, picture hat with ribbons en suite ; Mrs Harrison, black costume, black hat relieved with blue ribbon ; Miss Burch, black gown relieved with autumn-coloured flowers, hat to correspond. NR PLAYNE TO MISS MEINERTZHAGEN. The marriage of Mr William Heyworth Playne, only son of Arthur Playne, Esq., of Longfords, Minchinhampton, with Mannela Margaret, daughter of the late Mr Frederick Huth Meinertzhagen, of Waimarama, New Zealand, took place on the 18th February at St George’s Church, Hanover-square, London. The rector of the parish, the Rev. David Anderson, assisted the Rev. A. Ellis-Viner to perform the ceremonv. The aunt of the bride, Mrs Henry Alers Hankey, gave her away. The bride looked very well in a white satin dress, embroidered with leaves in diamonds, and trimmed with Brussels lace, of which her large veil was composed. Her jewels were a diamond riviere necklace, the gift of Mr and Mrs Playne ; a diamond and pearl comb, the gift of Mrs H. A. Hankey ; and a diamond and pearl brooch, given by Mr and Mrs E. L. Meinertzhagen. The six bridesmaids wore dresses of white satin, with large lace fichus, pink sashes, and lace hats trimmed with red and pink roses. After the service a reception was held at 23, Parkcrescent, the residence of the bride’s uncle, Mr Henry Alers Hankey, and the newly-married couple subsequently left for Longfords, Minchinhampton, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride went away in a fawn-coloured cloth dress, with white satin vest, and lace jabot ; small sac jacket, and large hat trimmed with violets. There were present at the wedding Mr and Mrs Meinertzhagen, Mr and Mrs E. L. Meinertzhagen, Mr and Mrs Playne, Mr and Mrs Alfred Huth, Mr and Mrs Louis Huth, Mr and Mrs Ferdinand M. Huth, Mr and Mrs F. Huth-Jackson, Lady Charles Pelham Clinton, Sir John Dorrington, Mr Leonard Courtney, Mrs and the Misses Holdsworth Hunt, Mrs David Ricardo, Mrs Stuart Lane, and many others. MR PERCY SURREY TO MISS L. E. TURNER. A very pretty wedding took place at the bride’s mother's residence at Inglewood, when Mt Percy Surrey, third son of Mr J. C. Surrey, of Dudley Road, Taranaki, was married to Miss L. E. Turner, fourth daughter of Mrs George. The room had been prettily decorated for the occasion. The Rev. Mr Dawson, of Otaki, a personal friend of the family, came up specially to officiate. The bride was dresred in a handsome figured alpaca beautifully trimmed ; she also wore a dainty hat and veil to match. Miss Florence Turner was bridesmaid, and wore a very becoming tweed costume, with hat to correspond. The bridegroom was supported by his brother. Mr

Ernest Surrey, and the bride was given away by Mr J. C. Peach, of Waitara. The wedding refreshments were laid out in the diningroom, where the guests met with a hearty reception from the hostess. The wedding cake was a very handsome one, and formed a prominent feature on the table. The health and prosperity of the bride and bridegroom was proposed bv Mr Peach, and was replied to by Mr Percy Surrey, who thanked his friends for their good wishes on behalf of himself and wife. The wedding presents were numerous, and were greatly admired by the visitors. MR T D. TAYLOR TO MISS EVA HUGHES. A large and fashionable gathering assembled at All Saints’ Church, Ponsonby, on Tuesday afternoon, 20th April, to witness the marriage of Miss Eva Hughes, daughter of Mr S. E. Hughes, of this city, and Mr T. D. Taylor, late of Napier, second son of the late Captain J. J. Taylor, 65th Regiment and New Zealand Volunteers. The church was beautifully decorated and there was a general stir as the bride entered leaning on the arm of her father. She looked lovely, attired in a rich white silk trimmed with real lace and pearls, a coronet of orange-blossoms and tulle veil, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Muriel Shayle-George (cousin of the bride) and Miss Macindoe; they were dressed in stylish cream and gold costumes with black velvet picture hats, and wore handsome half-moon brooches, the gift of the bridegroom, and also carried shower bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Edgar Walton and Mr A. Hughes (brother of the bride). The officiating minister was the Rev. Canon Calder. Among the wedding party were Mrs Hughes (mother of the bride), who looked very handsome attired in a violet shot silk trimmed with lace and jewelled electric embroidery ; Miss Hughes in a most becoming fawn cloth costume handsomely trimmed, French hat to match ; Miss Shay le George, stylish black dress, white hat; Mrs Plumley, black satin trimmed with Honiton lace, black bonnet; Miss Plumley, very pretty electric blue costume, hat to match. After the ceremony, the wedding party adjourned to the residence of Mr and Mrs Hughes, Shelly Beach Road, where they were entertained. Amongst the guests present were :—Mrs Hancock, in stylish black costume, black and white bonnet; Mrs Carter, handsome tweed costume, hat to match ; Mrs Oldham, black silk ; Miss Drinkwater, pretty green tweed trimmed with velvet, stylish hat ; Miss E. M. Hughes, cream silk, cream hat. Great regret was expressed at the absence of Mrs D. Walmsley (Wellington), aunt of the bride, owing to the non arrival of the s.s. * Anglian.’ Many congratulatory telegrams were rece : ved from different parts of the colony by the newly-wedded couple. The wedding cake was covered with lovely decorations of flowers, stags’ heads, and doves, and the table was beautifully embellished with ivy, cosmos, white chrysanthemums, and ferns. The bride and bridegroom left about 5.30 p.m.. amidst a shower of flowers and rice, for their honeymoon trip. The bride’s travelling dress was an extremelv stylish and handsome fawn broche cloth, with a mixture of blue, and trimmed with blue velvet, hat to match. The presents consisted ofSilver sugar baskets and tongs, in Morocco leather case : bamboo afternoon tea-table ; case of silver teaspoons and sugar tongs; silver-mounted biscuit barrel and sugar bowl: silver preserve dish: china sugar basin and cream jug; cheque: two Japanese tea trays: brush and comb in handsome case : enamel bowl: handsome pin cushion; serviette rings : cut glass silver mounted butter dish : silver preserve spoons and sugar tongs: hand-painted china tea-set: afternoon tea set: two silver-mounted butter dishes : two silver bread forks ; silver nut tongs: cake basket: cake dish: two fruit dishes ; band painted cake tray: handsome clock: painted plaque: silver preserve tray with glass dishes : silver pickle fork : glass epergne : album : silver butterdish and knife : silver mounted bread tray and knife: embroidered tray cloth: silver butter kaife : handsome plush ca-hion : painted satin cushion ; Dresden china ornament : pair vases : half-dozen afternoon Japanese tea plates ; embossed Turkish cushion : centre flower bowl; spoon and fork tray : brassmounted coal scuttle: flower stand: mangle; and numerous others.

MR H. GOOD TO MISS CAPEL. A quiet wedding was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church. New Plymouth, when Mr Hugh Maurice Good, youngest son of Captain T. Good, N.L.M., Oeo, was married to Miss Ellen Fitzbardinge Cspel. eldest daughter of Captain S. A. Berkeley Capel, N L M., late R.N., New Plymouth. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a slate grey dress trimmed with white silk and white chiffon. She was attended by her sister. Miss Winnie Capel, who was dressed in crimson.

Mr FoisTER, of Oeo, acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. G. Evans. After the ceremony Captain and Mrs Capel entertained a few friends and relations at their residence, ‘ Montrose.’ In the evening also they entertained others who were not able to be present at the wedding. The bride and bridegroom drove straight to their home at Oeo.