ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XVI, 14 October 1899, Page 688

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

’ AUGER—PIGGOTT. 'A very pleasing ceremony took place at St. Paul’s Church, Auckland, the occasion being the marriage of Mr Ered. Auger, of the Railway Department, to Miss Lucy Piggott, eldest daughter of Mr E. R. Piggott of the New Zealand Insurance Company. The Rev. Canon Nelson officiated nt the altar. The bridesmaids were Misses May and Lizzie Piggott (sisters of the bride), while the bridegroom was attended by Messrs Auger and Eastgate as groomsmen. Mr J. H. Phillpot presided at the organ. After the ceremony the wedding party proceeded to the residence of Mr T. Smith in Ponsonby, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was provided for the guests. The wedding eake, an excellent sample of the confectioner's art, was prepared by Mr McKeown. The happy couple left by the steamer at 1 o'clock for the South to spend their honeymoon. Among the wedding gifts was a handsome biscuit, barrel, presented to the bride by her fellow teachers of St. Matthew’s Sunday school. HARWELL—JOY’CE. A very pretty wedding took place on Thursday, 28th ult., at the private residence of Mr and Mrs Joyce, of I’ahi, when Mr T. 11. Barwell, engineer of the steam launch Parara, was joined in the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Annie Joyce, eldest daughter of Mi- and Mrs Joyce. The Rev. T. Evershed, M.A.., vicar of the parish, officiated. The bride looked charming in a gown of cream figured lustre, trimmed with satin and lace. The bridesmaids were the Misses H. and A. Joyce. They were tastefully attired in white muslin with white lace. Captain Harwell, N.5.C.., supported his brother as best man. The large number of presents received by the bride and bridegroom showed the esteem in which they were held in the district. The presents were both useful and ornamental. During the evening a social was held, at which over fifty guests were entertained. Dancing was kept up with great, enthusiasm till 3.30 a.m. The newly married couple proceeded next morning to Auckland by the Parara, w-here they will spend their honeymoon. GIBSON—MATHIAS. A quiet, but extremely pretty, wedding took place at St. John’s Church, Latimer Square, Christchurch, on the 27th September, at 2 o'clock, when Mr T. F. Gibson, youngest son of Captain Gibson. Merivnle, was married to Miss Lucy M. (Lily) Mathias, eldest daughter of the late Mr H. J. Mathias, of Racecourse Hill, and granddaughter of the late Archdeacon Mathias. The Rev. H. H. Mathias, assisted by the Rev. H. C. M. Watson (Vicar) officiated.

The bride wore a lovely- gown of white satin trimmed with pearl embroidery, and instead of the customary bridal bouquet, carried a beautiful little white prayer book. Misses Fay Mathias (chief) and Lucy Gibson were bridesmaids, and wore very pretty pale green silk dresses, and carried shower bouquets of yellow and white flowers; and three little step-nieces of the bride, the Misses Knight, in white silk frocks.

The bride was given away by her step-brother, Mr H. Knight, of Racecourse Hill, Mr C. Mathias acting as best man, and Mr Arthur Wilson as groonwiman. Only relations and intimate friends

were present, but a very large number of useful and valuable presents were received, specially cheques. The wedding party adjourned to the residence of Mrs Mathias, Cashel street, after the ceremony for afternoon tea, the bride and bridegroom leaving for Gore Bay later in the afternoon, the bride’s travelling dress being a very pretty coat and skirt, the toque a blend of blue and heliotrope. Mrs Mathias wore a handsome black costume; Mrs C. Ensor (Mt. Grey), black satin; Mr and Mrs W. Humphreys (Balcaim), the latter in a green coat and skirt; Miss Ensor, pale green coat and skirt; Mrs Hawkins, Mrs Turnbull, Mrs and the Misses Holmes, Messrs Ensor (2), Mr and Mrs C. Newton, Miss Newton, Captain, Mrs and Miss Gibson, and a few others. Mr Gibson is a great favourite, and was the recipient of some handsome presents, one from the staff of the Farmers’ Co-operative Co., Ashburton, of which he is a member. Their future home will be in Ashburton.

ADNAMS—BANKS. St. Peter's Church, Upper Willis Street, Wellington, Wednesday afternoon, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Mr W. J. Adnams (Aulsebrook and Co.) was married to Miss Carr Banks, eldest daughter of G. W. Banks, Esq., of Kaiwarra. The bride looked charming in ivory satin and the orthodox wreath and veil. She was given away by her father. She carried a handsome shower bouquet, the gift of Miss Ross who also gave those of the bridesmaids. These were seven in number : Miss Maud Banks, sister of the bride, Miss Isabel Adnams, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Burne of Bulls, Miss Field of Oatiangi. They were dressed in green silk with white chiffon picture hats with green flowers. The Misses Gomer (2) in buttercup silk dresses and Leghorn hats trimmed with buttercups and white chiffon ; Miss Elsie Dimock, cousin of the bride in cream silk with hat to match, all wearing rings the gift of the bridegroom. Mr George Redmond acted as best man, the Rev. W. C. Waters being the officiating clergyman. A reception was afterwards held at 39. Bpuni Street, a large number of guests being present. The bridal party left by the afternoon train en route for Wanganui, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The presents were as follows : —• Bridegroom to bride, ring ; bride to bridegroom, dressing case ; bridegroom to bridesmaids, rings ; Mr Adnams, cheque ; Mrs Adnams, cheque and clock ; Mr J. Adnams, cheque ; E.- J. Riddiford, Esq., silver butter dish ; R. E. McDougal, Esq. (Christchurch), cheque ; Captain Loveday, silver breakfast cruet ; Freeman R. Jackson and Co., set of silver spoons and tongs ; Mr and Mrs R. J. Mason, (Christchurch), silver serviette rings ; Mr and Mrs Dimock (England), grandparents of bride, cheque ; Miss Dimock (England), cheque ; Mr and Mrs W. Dimock, cheque ; Mr and Mrs V. Dimock, tea service ; Mr and Mrs A. Dimock, dinner service ; Mr Skinner, wool rug ; Mr G. Redmond, cheese dish ; Mr G. A. Chapman (Hutt), pair silver cake dishes ; Madam and Mrs Co]>e, silver olive spoon and fork ; Mrs H. Field, salad bowl and vases ; Miss Takn Field, vases, cake dishes, and shaving cup; Miss Ross, bouquets; Mr Brooks, silver cake dish ; Mr and Mrs Mack, ornaments ; Mr and Mrs W. H. Martin (Hawera), silver serviette rings; Mr T. N. Adnams, set of carvers ; Miss M. Banks, afternoon tea service ; Miss J. Burne, silver salt cellars ; employees of Aulsebrook and Co., marble clock s , Mr and Mrs C. Luxford, coal scuttle; Mr T. H. Hollow, pair of steel engravings, silver match box and cigarette holder ; Mr and Mrs J. E. Henrys, oak and silver butter dish ; Mr and Miss Lane (Christchurch), silver bread fork ; Mr and Mrs M. Martin, shield mirror ; Mr and Mrs Gomer (Hawera), house linen ; Mr and Mrs W. Durrell, silver dessert knives and forks ; Miss Adnams, silver butter dish ; Miss I. Adnams. cake dish and tumblers ; Miss M. Adnams, sardine dish and cheese dish ; Mr and Mrs C. Henderson, silver and ruby jam dish ; Miss Manning, dessert service ; Mr and Mrs .T. Hunter (Christchurch), oak and silver salt cellars: Mr and Mrs Rigalsford, silver candle sticks : Mr and Mrs C. Simpson (Christchurch),silver serviette rings ; Mr and Mrs W. Bowden (Christchurch), silver egg cruet; Mr. J. Willis, silver butter dish ; Mr Woodmas, case of wine ; Mrs Fraser, serviettes ; the boys at No. 6, The Terrace, pipe and case ; Mr Greer (Tawa Flat), silver sugar scuttle Messrs A. S. and D. Greer, smoker’s companion ; Mr and Mrs W. Curtis, silver breakfast ernet; Mr H.

Burrell, Dresden and silver eake basket ; Mr H. Larkin, piekle jar ; Mr and Mrs Hawley (Blenheim), silver bread fork ; Miss H. Durrell, oosy and mate ; Miss Heald (Feilding), handkerchief satehet ; Mr W. Smart, silver and Dresden dish ; Mr and Mrs Gadsby, lamp ; Miss Benge, ornaments ; Mrs Nicholson (Otaki), tray cloth and mantel drape ; Mr H. Hillpier (Feild,ng), silver jam dish ; Mr and Mrs McArtney, fire irons ; Mrs Arrowsmith, work basket ; Mr and Mrs Spurdie (Wanganui), tray cloth ; Air Gosling, silver jam spoon ; Miss Graham (Hawera), tray cloth ; Mrs Hollier (Feilding), cushion ; Mr and Mrs Wakeman, ruby and silver salad l>owl ; Miss Bloomfield (Sydney), d'oyleys ; Miss Johnson, plate basket; Air and Airs W. Gillespie (New Plymouth), foot stools ; Misses T. and G. Gomer, cushion ; Mr Bandinet, vases; Miss W. Lally, ornaments ; Airs C. Allen (Feilding), cosy ; Air M. McCallum, set of irons and kitchen utensils ; Miss AfcCallum, fruit dish ; Miss G. AfcCallum, tea pot; Afiss M. McCallum, jam dishes ; Afiss Curtis (Feilding), tray cloths ; Air and Mrs Pettengill, ruby glass jug and tumblers ; Afisses Thompson, tray and tray cloth ; Afiss M. Durrell, cushion ; and numerous oth£r presents.