ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XVII, 21 October 1899, Page 740

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

GALBRAITH—GLOVER. The wedding of Mr Neil Galbraith, second son of Captain John Galbraith, of Lyttelton, to Miss Edith Glover, eldest daughter of Mr G. Glover, of “Wakefield,” Oriental Bay, Wellington, took place at the residence of the bride’s parents on Wednesday afternoon last, the Rev. J. K. Elliott performing the wedding ceremony. Mr Galbraith is well known in athletic circles throughout New Zealand, being chairman of the Wellington Rugby Union and secretary of the Star Boating Club, and was the recipient of handsome wedding gifts from both these clubs, and also from a very large circle of friends in all parts of the colony, his popularity being widespread. The bride wore a beautiful gown of ivory white satin, with long train, and folded bodice, the yoke of which was composed of transparent chiffon, edged with pearl embroidery, and she wore an exquisite diamond and pearl necklace, the gift of the bridegroom, her beautiful bridal shower bouquet being also the bridegroom's gift. The two sisters of the bride, Misses Jennie and Grace Glover, officiated as bridesmaids, and were daintily gowned in dresses of soft white organdire muslin, trimmed with white satin and lace, and carried lovely shower bouquets, which, with pearl merry-thought brooches, were the gift of the bridegroom. Messrs J. E. Smith, C. B. Trimnell, and H. Glover supported the bridegroom as groomsmen. In the course of the afternoon Mr and Mrs Galbraith left by train for the Waararapa, where they intend spending their honeymoon, the bride going away in a very becoming gown of brown cloth, tailor-built, and mauve shaded toque.

Graphic Aadd Auckland SLetter A fresco entitled “Thabor and Calvary” was unveiled in St. John the Baptist (Catholic) Church. Parnell. on Thursday evening of last week. The painting, an extensive one, covering 500 square feet, has been executed by Herr Dittmer. Some of the figures stand ten feet high, and the whole effect view from the body of the church is admirable. The artist, who recently came to Auckland, after completing an extended course of studies in Paris, is to be congratulated on the realistic nature of the scene he has depicted in St. John the Baptist’s. The occasion of the unveiling was celebrated by a concert. The programme was contributed to by many of the leading local artists, and the ceremony was in every sense most successful.

LA TROBE—HUDDLESTON. On August 23rd an interesting wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, Whitehaven, when Mr. W. Sanderson La Trobe (formerly of Auckland), of St. John’s College, Cambridge, and University Engineering Laboratory, was married to Miss S. E. Huddleston, fourth daughter of Mr. J. Huddleston, of Whitehaven, the officiating clergyman being the vicar, the Rev. James Anderson. The church, which was tastefully decorated with roses and satin ribbons, was crowded with an assembly of well-wishes and friends. The bride was given away by her father, and the bridegroom was attended by Mr. C. F. O. White, of Trinity College, Cambridge, and Mr. T. Huddleston, brother of the bride. The bride wore a. dress of creme brocaded silk, trimmed with lace and orange blossoms, and a creme hat with ostrich tips. The bridesmaids were Misses Ixmie, Edie and Dolly Huddleston, sisters of the bride, and Miss Edith Sanderson, cousin of the bridegroom. Three of the bridesmaids were in blue and white with Gainsborough hats, the youngest being in creme silk. The bridegroom presented the bridesmaids with brooches designed as true lover’s knots, with hearts set with turquoises. The service in the church was choral. After the ceremony lun-

cheon was served at the residence of the bride's father. Amongst the guests were Colonel and Miss Huddleston, Mr. and Mrs. T. Brown, Rev. Janies Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Dalzell, Miss Atkinson, Miss Lonsdale, Mr. W. anil Miss Harrington, Miss Mabel Williamson, Miss Barr, Dr. and Mrs. Tawse, Miss Dow and Mr. Janies Wright, junr. The usual complimentary toasts were proposed. The happy pair left by the 2.53 train en route for Devonshire, where tflie honeymoon was to be spent. The bride’s travelling dress was a grey costume. A large number of handsome and costly presents were given the bride and bridegroom.

ADAMS — LOVEDAY. A pretty wedding took place at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, on the lltli inst., when Miss Muriel Adelaide Loveilay, youngest daughter of Mr L. W, Loveday, of the Colonial Secretary’s Department, was married to Mr Cecil F. Adams, accountant of the Scottish Metropolitan Insurance Company, third son of Mr C. W. Adams, Commissioner of Crown Lands in Marlborough. The Rev. W. C. Waters, M.A., was the officiating clergyman. The bride looked charming in a white surah silk, trimmed with chiffon, and carried a lovely bouquet of choice flowers. The bridegroom’s gift was a pearl and sapphire ring. Miss .Adams (sister of the bridegroom), the first maid of honour, looked well in white muslin, adorned with lace. Three other maidens were also in attendance—Misses Ida Moore and Dorothy Hume (nieces of the bride), and Laura Barnes (niece of the bridegroom), frocked in soft w*hite silk, and they carried baskets of flowers. Their souvenirs were pretty gold brooches. Mr J. A. D. Spicer was best man. The honeymoon is to be spent in the North. The bride’s going-away gown was a light grey cloth aaid white hat, with chiffon, plumes, anil flowers. ROBERTS—BAINES. A quiet little wedding took place at Sumner on Wednesday last, when Miss Eveline Baines, only daughter of the late Mr Baines, of Adelaide, was married to Mr W. G. Roberts. The bride wore her travelling dress, a very pretty blue cloth, and large picture hat, and was attended by one bridesmaid, her step-sister, Miss Freda Cunnington, in cream serge coat and skirt, and pretty white picture hat. Mr W. Todhunter acted as best man. The Rev. W. S. Bean (assisted by the Rev. C. H. Gossett, vicar) performed the ceremony; Mr Arthur Baines playing the Wedding March as the bridal party left the church. Only relatives were present, amongst whom were: Mrs Cunnington, mother of the bride, in black, with yellow silk vest, bonnet to match; Mr Cunnington, who gave the bride away; Mr and Mrs C. Ensor, the latter in black and heliotrope; Mrs W. Thompson, in fawn coat and skirt; Mr and Airs T. Saunders, the latter in tweed coat anil skirt, cream lace tie, white hat; Mrs Homershaw; Mr B. and Miss Ensor; Mrs and Miss Francis; and a few other. Afternoon tea was dispensed at Mrs Cunnington’s, Sumner Cottage, and the bridal pair left for the South. FORTE—PERRY. A pretty wedding of unusual interest took place on Thursday at St. Andrew’s Church, Inglewood, when Mr Claude H. Forte, New Plymouth, was married to Miss Jessica Perry, eldest daughter of Mr A. Perry, Inglewood.

The church was nicely decorated by the bride’s lady friends, and over where the young couple stood suspended a large floral bell, composed of clematis and marguerites. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gobelin blue cloth with white chiffon vest and ruffles, and a dainty white hat trimmed with feathers, and she also carried au exquisite bouquet of white flowers and ferns. Misses Marjorie, Gladys, and Mary Perry acted as bridesmaids, and were prettily robed in yellow veiled in white muslin, hats en suite, and wore gold brooches, gifts from the bridegroom. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. W Robinson, and Dr. Walker, of New Plymouth, acted as best man. Miss Mackay presided at the organ. After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the bride’s parents’ residence, where the wedding breakfasti was served. The usual toasts were proposed, and the hearty good wishes of all present, were extended to the happy couple, who left for New Plymouth that afternoon, where they will reside in the future.