ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XX, Issue XXIV, 11 June 1898, Page 740

ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

MR HILL TO MISS HILL. A wedding of much local interest took place in Wellington on Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of the bride's parents in Wallace-street. The Rev. J. Kennedy performed the wedding ceremony, and Mr R. C. Reuner supported the bridegroom as best man. The bride looked most charming in her lovely gown of soft silk crepon. effectively trimmed with ivory satin and cream lace softened by the usual veil and wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by six bridesmaids —her three sisters, the Misses Maude, Mildred, and Myrtle Hill, being in pretty gowns of cream satin and soft lemon-coloured eordurcy; her nieces, the Misses Olive Henderson and Vera James, in heliotrope and white silk frocks; and Miss Ivy Hill, the bridegroom's sister, in a pretty frock of cream lustre and white lace and chiffon. Later in the day the bride and bridegroom left for Taranaki, where they intend spending the honeymoon. The presents received by Mt and Mrs Hill were unusually numerous and beautiful. MR DILLON TO MISS D’AUTHERAU. The marriage of Mr A. 11. Dillon, son of Mr A. Dillon, of Patangata, with Miss A. D'Autherau. of Napier, took place at St. Paul's Church. Napier, on June Ist. (treat interest was taken in the wedding. and a large number of people assembled to witness the ceremony. The Rev. J. G. Paterson officiated. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Frank Tiffen ns best man. The bride, who was led to the altar by her father, wore a pretty gown of white cashmere and satin, and a tulle veil with a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers and maidenhair fern. Miss Rose D'Autherau and Miss J. Dillon acted as bridesmaids, one of whom wore a pale pink, and the ether light green: and their hats were of drawn white net trimmed with pink roses. As the bridal procession came down the aisle. Mr Renaud, who presided nt the organ, played a beautiful ‘Wedding March.’ Later in the after-

noon the bride and bridegroom left Napier by train, en route for Wanganui. MR WILLIAMS TO MISS MILNER. At the Napier Cathedral on the Ist of June, Mr C. Williams, son of Mr J. Williams, was married to Miss K Milner. The Dean of Waiapu performed the wedding ceremony. The bride, who looked well in a becoming dress of white satin, was given away by her brother. Mr S. Milner. The bridesmaids. who were Miss Cissy Milner and Miss Qneenie Williams, wore pretty heliotrope dresses relieved with white.

On Monday last Captain I. J. Burgess, formerly Harbourmaster aAuckland, and Mrs Burgess celebrated their golden wedding at the North Shore. The happy couple were married in IMS, Captain Burgess being then commander of H.M. brig Victoria, and his wife the eldest daughter of Mr Janies Hammond, of Freeman's Bay. The members of their family are settled in Auckland in responsible positions. MR KAYS TO MISS IT ALL. A very pretty hut quiet wedding took place at St. John's R.C. Church. Parnell, on May 30th. between Mr John Kays. J.P.. of Auckland, and Miss Rosa Hall, of Newmarket. The Very Rev. Father Kehoe was the officiating minister. The bride was dressed in a handsomely braided petunia cloth costume, with trimmings of cream satin and lace, hat to match. The bridesmaid. Miss Dorothy Gillet. wore a pretty brown costume, with pink silk trim miugs. and brown velvet toque to match. The bride was given away by Mr G. M. Reed, of the ‘Herald.’ and Mr P. Foley acted as groomsman. In’ the afternoon the happy couple left for the Waikato. MR O'REGAN TO MISS HAYCOCK. On May 21st. at St, Mary’s, Nelson. Mr P. J. O'Regan. M.H.R. for Buller, was married to Miss Clara Haycock, daughter of Mr James Haycock, of Ngatimoti. A large number of wedding presents were sent to the happy pair, the Premier, many members of the House, and the members and officers of the Westport Harbour Board being among the donors.

MR W. H. RUTHERFORD - GRANT TO MISS E. M. DECK. A pretty and fashionable wedding of considerable interest both to NewZealanders and Australians took place in Ashfield. Sydney, .when Miss Emily Margaret, second daughter of Dr. Deck, of Ashfield, was married to Mr William Henry Rutherford-Grant, of Petersham. Sydney, and Laureston, Wellington. N.Z., son of the late Alexd. Innes Grant, of Otago. Punctually at 3 o'clock the service began with the hymn, ‘The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden.’ The bride came in leaning on the arm of her father and followed by two sweetly pretty little bridesmaids dressed in most becoming gowns of pink, with wide, white satin sashes, and daintily trimmed hats; they carried pretty pink and white bouquets. The bride looked radiant in a beautiful white dress, trimmed with real lace and sprays of heath on the bodice; she carried an exquisitely arranged shower bouquet of white roses, heather and bouvardia. After the ceremony Dr. and Mrs Deck held a reception at their resid j nce,‘Withycombe.' Ashfield, at which a number of guests were present, including many relatives of both families. amongst them being General Schaw (uncle of the bridegroom). Mrs Grant. Mr and Mrs Ernest Young, Mr and Mrs H. E. B. Young (Queensland), Miss Macintosh (Melbourne). Messrs N< reotte, Ernest. Norman and Edward Deck, Dr. Harry Deck. Mr and Mrs Adams. Mr and Miss Bavin. Rev. and Mrs Claydon. Miss Deck, Miss Constance and Olive Deck. The ladies looked charming in most stylish and becoming gowns. Miss Phillis and Miss Joan Deck (sisters of the bride) were the bridesmaids. In the drawing-room, which was prettily decorated with paints and flowers, the many beautiful presents were arranged. The wide verandahs were hung with flags, which looked lovely amongst the natural creepers and pot plants

and made a charming place for the refreshments. The guests lined the avenue on each side as the happy couple left and showered them with rice and rose leaves. The bride’s travelling dress was a tailor-made coat and skirt of a very pretty bluey cloth which suited her to perfection; with it she wore a white satin vest, large hat, trimmed with pink and white, Mr and Mrs W. H. Rutherford-Grant drove to Strathfield en route for the Blue Mountains, where the honeymoon is to be spent; they will then take up their residence in Petersham, Sydney.