ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue VIII, 14 August 1897, Page 244

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

MR JOSKE TO MISS GORDON. A GREAT amount of interest was taken in Suva on the evening of July 21st, when a pretty wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church. The sacred edifice was most beautifully decorated with flowers and foliage, and the effect was exceedingly good. There was a specially pretty marriage bell in white flowers, and this with the monograms of the groom and bride was particularly admired. All was the work of loving, friendly hands. A large crowd of spectators witnessed the ceremony. The bride was Miss M. B. Gordon, daughter of Mr J. •Gordon, of Auckland, and the bridegroom Mr J. A. B. Joske, of the firm of Brown and Joske, Suva, Fiji. The Rev. J. Moran, Vicar, read the marriage service. The bride, who was given away by the Hon. J. K. M. Ross, collector of Customs, and acting Attorney-General, looked extremely well in her dainty bridal satin and lovely orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was Miss Dixon, niece of Mr Joske. She was charmingly dressed all in white, with white hat to harmonise. Mr Adolph B. Joske was best man. A reception was held after the service in Mr Alex B. Joske’s house, which was well attended. IN the afternoon the s.s. ‘ Flora ’ arrived in port, and was immediately decorated with bunting in honour of the wedding. MR LITHERLAND TO MISS M. E. CONROY. AT the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church, Auckland, a charming marriage took place last Tuesday, the Rev. W. J. Williams being the officiating minister. The bride was Miss M. E. (Ellie) Conroy, fifth daughter of Mr M. Conroy, Thames, and the bridegroom Mr L. E. Litherland, of Paparoa, third son of the late Mr John B. Litherland, Liverpool. Mr Forbes Forbes played the * Wedding March.’ The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr Thomas Pick, looked charming in white silk and lace, a lovely train of brocaded silk, orange blossoms and veil. Her bouquet was lilies of the valley and maidenhair fern. Miss QueeniE Conroy (youngest sister of the bride) and Miss Ruby Best were the two bridesmaids, looking dainty in cream and daffodil frocks and Reubens hats. Each bore a basket of white violets and daffodils, and wore a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr H. Rathbone and Mr J. Conroy (brother of the bride) were the groomsmen. Breakfast was arranged at the residenee of the bride’s sister, Mrs Thomas Pick, Vincent-street, and was a very tasteful affair.

A drive followed, and Mr and Mrs Litherland then left for the South. There were many nice presents, and an immense supply of good wishes.

MR BREWSTER TO MISS K. A. HOLMES.

The marriage of Mr Walter Hammond Brewster, of Pemberton, Rangitikei, to Miss Kate A. Holmes, fourth daughter of the late Mr W. A. Holmes, was celebrated by the Rev. R. Coffey in St. Mark’s Church, Wellington. The bride was richly gowned in dahlia cloth costume with palest primrose vest and chiffon trimmings ; hat to match with ribbon and tips ; chic bridal bouquet. Miss Holmes and Miss May Holmes wore shower muslins over amber silk, hats en suite ; bouquets of jonquils and yellow ribbon. Miss Daisy James and Miss Ada Webb (the bride’s nieces) wore white hailstorm muslins, lace hats. These four were bridesmaids. The bridegroom gave his bride a rich brooch with pearls and turquoises. Mr P. P. Webb gave the bride away, and Mr E. Redwood was best man.

MR EDWARD BRYTHEWAY TO MISS PERCY.

A wedding in which St. Matthew’s Sunday-School staff took great interest was celebrated in that church, Hastings, by the Rev. John Hobbs. The bride, a Sunday-school teacher from early years, was Miss Annie Percy, sister of Miss Percy, mistress of the Hastings Infant School, the bridegroom being Mr Edward Brytheway, of Queensland. Mr H. Hunt conducted the choir, who sang appropriate hymns. Miss Kelly playing the " Wedding March ’ in excellent style. The bride, who was given away by Mr Beilby, wore - white silk with lace and satin finishings, white feathered hat, and gold curb padlock bracelet (the bridegroom’s gift). Miss Lucaie was one bridesmaid in cream pleated muslin, floral toque ; Miss Soundy, white striped muslin, sash of eau de NU, Leghorn hat; she carried a basket of pretty spring flowers. Each bridesmaid wore the bridegroom’s present—gem bar brooch. Mr Wright was best man. The happy pair will live in Queensland.