ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XVIII, 28 October 1899, Page 787

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

MMB- LAMBOURNE. A wedding which excited considerable interest amongst the friends of the contracting parties, took place at the Tabernacle. Auckland, on Wednesday. October the 11th. Fully eight hundred persons assembled to witness the ceremony, and it was a pleasure to them to look upon one of the prettiest weddings that has ever taken place in that church. Punctually at 3 p.m-.. the bridegroom (Mr A. T. J. Lamb, chemist) and his grooms men (Messrs Chas. Lamb and Leonard Clark) proceeded from the vestry to their places, whilst sweet music burst from the organ at the same time. A few minutes later the bride (Miss Ida Henrietta Lambourne). leaning upon her father’s arm. advanced down the aisle towards the rostrum. The bridesmaids (Misses W. and G. Lambourne, J. Hansen and E. Bagnall) followed, and took their places to the left of the bride. The guests had already arrived, and were present to view the ceremony, and to wish the young couple God-speed in their journey through life.

The marriage service was solemnized in a most impressive manner by the Rev. J. Clark, and the nuptial knot was soon tied. After signing the Register in the vestry, the bridal party proceeded through the building, to the strains of the “Wedding March,” and immediately drove to the residence of the bride's parentsMr and Mrs F. Lambourne). Grafton Road, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of by the numerous relatives and friends assembled there. Many pretty dresses were worn by the ladies present, but the one which attracted most attention was that of the bride. She was charmingly attired in a pale cream corded silk, and wore a lovely tulle veil, and a coronet of orange blossom. The shower bouquet carried by the bride was quite a work of art in its arrangement, and only added to the beauty of the scene. The costumes of the bridesmaids were faultless, and in accord with the surroundings on this occasion. Each of these voting ladies wore a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. The presents were numerous and valuable, as well as being useful and ornamental, and were a token of the esteem in which the young married couple are held by their friends. McCORMICK—SMITH. A marriage which interested Picton people was solemnised on Wednesday, 11th October, by the Rev. R. J. Allsworth. Presbyterian minister, at the residence of the bride's parents. The parties were Mr Hugh A. McCormick, eldest son of Mr D. McCormick, of Watamonga, Queen Charlotte Sound, and Miss Charlotte E. Smith, second daughter of Mr George Smith, builder, of Picton. Both families are among the oldest and most respected residents of Picton. The bride wore a handsome cream cashmere dress trimmed with drawn ribbon the gathered bodiee being also trimmed with drawn ribbon and chiffon with a spray of orange blossom. A court train of cream cashmere with bows of cream satin ribbon and spray of orange blossom. A veil and wreath with a handsome spray bouquet completed her costume. She also wore a gold watch, a present from the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were the Misses Ada and Bertha Smith, sisters of the bride, and Sarah and Nellie McCormick, sisters of the bridegroom, all dressed alike in white pique frocks, two distinguished with green ribbon bows and two with heliotrope Al! four wore gold brooches presented by the bridegroom. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr Donald McCormick, of Watamonga. After the ceremony the bride's mother held a reception of relatives and a few intimate friends, the guests numbering over 70. The usual etiquette in cutting the handsome three-tiered cake and complimentary speeches to the bride and bridegroom made a very

pleasant afternoon pass only too quickly. The presents were very numerous and very valuable, testifying to the esteem in which both families are held in the district, among them being a handsome marble clock presented to Mr McCormick from the Picton Rowing Club. witli a suitable inscription. The goingaway dress was a green cloth coat and skirt, cream silk vest, and white sailor hat. The happy pair left for Wellington the same evening to spend a brief honeymoon, and received a heartv send-off from their relatives and numerous friends. GRAHAM—ARROW. Miss Bella Arrow, eldest daughter of -Mr C. H. Arrow, of the Hill. Waipawa. was married on the 18th inst. at St. Peter’s Church. Waipawa. to Mr John Graham, son of Mr J. Graham, stationmaster at the Bluff, and formerly of Napier. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. IV. Swinburne. The bride, who was given away by hetfather, wore a gown of cream figured silk lustre trimmed with lace. Hetveil was of white tulle, and she wore a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white flowers. She was attendee! by four bridesmaids, her sisters, the Misses Ethel and Edith Arrow and the Misses Kathleen Sebley and Gladys Rathbone. The two former were attired in dresses of green cashmere trimmed with cream lace. They wore Leghorn hats, and carried bouquets of white roses. The two latter wore gowns of cream Liberty- silk trimmed with lace and cream bonnets, while each wore a gold brooch presented by the bridegroom. A reception was subsequently held at the residence of the bride’s father. Later in the day Mr and Mrs Graham departed for the South. HEATHER—CHATFIELD. There was a very pretty wedding at St, Mary's Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland, on Thursday afternoon last, when Mr Norman Heather, fourth son of Mr Arthur Heather, was married to Miss Myrtle Chatfield, daughter of Mr A. W. Chatfield. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Geo. Mac Murray, and Mr Oberlin * Brow-ti officiated at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly attired in a white duchesse satin en traine, profusely trimmed with lace and chiffon, niched chiffon at neck relieved with gold ornaments; sash around waist, which finished with Targe bow at back; white customary veil with spray of orange blossoms in hair. She carried a shower bouquet.

The three bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Coates, Miss Beatrice Heather and Miss Myra Reed, who were daintily and similarly attired in white surah silks, finished with frills on edge of skirts, and long white veils thrown over heads, finished with spray ot white flowers in coiffure, ami each carried shower bouquets. Mr J. V. Heather acted as best man, and Messrs Claud Heather and Holbrook Ghatfield as groomsmen.

Friends of the bride had decorated the chancel very beautifully with a profusion of arum lilies, large white giant daisies, white azaleas and clematis. A large floral bell hung over the chancel rails.

After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the residence of Mr and Mrs A. W. Chatfield, where they were entertained and viewed the handsome presents, of which there were over a hn-ndred.

Mrs A. W. Chatfield wore slate grey silk with yoke of satin, veiled with white lace and finished with bands of black velvet ribbon; very pretty toque of black net, with pink roses; Mrs Heather, very handsome black silk, with betid passementerie, white satin yoke with black bands of velvet ribbon, black bonnet with yellow roses; and Mrs Heather’s niece wore white Indian muslin, finished with old gold scarf, shaded black and white tulle hat; Mrs Chamberlin, pale grey skirt, brown jacket, white hat trimmed with pink: Mrs H. Heather, pale oyster grey silk profusely trimmed with white bebe ribbon, pink straw toque: Mrs Heather, pale grey French muslin, black hat with plumes; Muss Allie Buddle, navy blue serge, white yoke, black hat with plumes; Mrs Lennox, black silk, black bonnet relieved with pink: Miss Lennox, royal blue finished with black sash, white hat: Miss Kitty Lennox, white skirt, pink silk blouse, white hat turned up in front, with pink: Mrs Brassey, handsome black silk, blaek toque with yellow roses; Mrs Noakes, fawn tailormade gown, white vest, white hat; Mrs Oberlin-Brown, black; Miss OberlinBrown, maize coloured costume veiled

in white; and her sister wore green, relieved with white; Mrs S. Kissiiug, blaek silk, trimmed with lace amt beads, black boutiet trimmed with blue; Miss Nora Kissling, pale green sprigged French muslin; Mrs Marriner, pale grey chiffon over silk, white picture hat with roses and tulle; Miss Kiee. pink French muslin; and another wore mauve; and the younger sister wore cream, white straw hat with ribbons; Mrs Collins, emerald gieen crinkley costume, trimmed with fawn lace insertions and narrow- bands of green silk, black picture hat with green plumes and ribbons: Mrs Coates, pale grey coat and skirt, blue silk facings. white vest, white bonnet with blue flowers; Miss Coates, lilac costume with white yoke, white hat: Mrs Hales (Wellington), black merveilleux with spring green silk let in V shaped back and front and sleeves also, black and green bonnet en suite; Mrs Chalice. navy skirt, grey check bodice trimmed with blue silk, large hat with plumes ; Mrs A. Carrick, pale pearl grey silk with vest of silver bead garniture; Mrs Richmond, black silk finished with white tulle, black tulle bat with plumes: Mrs John Dawson, black silk figured with petunia, black hat with roses of a brighter hue; Mrs Horace Walker, green and lilac figured French muslin: Mrs Ernest Beale, violet plaid trimmed with blaek, black hat. with flowers to harmonise; Mrs Ashton Bruce, dark skirt, green and white cheek blouse, white hat relieved with green; Mrs Tibbs, azalea pink costume finished with black velvet, black bonnet finished with lilac; Mrs Beatty, grey tailor-made gown, yellow vest, cream hat trimmed with flowers of a maize hue. RUTHERFORD—CHISHOLM. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Luke's Church. Christchurch, on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. when Mr Wilfred G. Rutherford. eldest son of Mr J. S. Rutherford. of Albury, South Canterbury, was married io Miss Alice Mary Chisholm, second daughter of Mr R. A. Chisholm, of Christchurch, formerly of Timaru. The Rev. F. Dunnage, in the absence of Archdeacon Lingard. who was . away on earchdeaconry work, performed the ceremony. Mr Bnnz presiding at the organ and playing the Wedding March at the close. The chnncel had been beautifully decorated by the bride's girl friends with double cherry bio.— som. which is perfection just now. The bride. who is very petite, looked sweetly pretty in ivory white satin and chiffon with demi-traine. A lovely veil arranged as a coronet with orange blossom covered all, and she carried an exquisite shower bridal bouquet. Two bridesmaids were in attendance — Miss —. Chisholm and Miss Rutherford—in striped pink and white muslin frocks, pink satin waist belts, and streamers, large white picture hats with white feathers and cluster of pink roses and pink and white shower bouquets. Mrs Chisholm, mother of the bride, looked well in black merveilleux with white on the bodice veiled with guipure, black and white iMmnet with pink roses, pink and white shower bouquet; Mrs W. Rutherford, lavender silk, the bodice profusely trimmed with steel passementerie and white chiffon, stylish toque to match; Mrs E. M. Turrell, pale grey trimmed with white, cornflower blue toque veiled with tulle and wings; Mrs Owen Cox, electric blue doth braided with black, black picture hat .with feathers; Miss HardyJohnstone, black cloth coat and skirt, picture hat with red velvet trimming; Miss Lingard. fawn costume, brown and yellow hat.

Mr Clark supported the bridegroom as best man.

The wedding party were entertained at afternoon tea at the residence of the bride’s parents and the health of the bride and bridegroom drunk. The bridal pair left for Akaroa via Little River soon after four o’clock, the bride’s travelling dress of cobalt blue suiting her to perfection. LE QUESNE—DAVIES.

A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mary's Church, Parnell. Auckland, on Wednesday last, when Miss Ethel Davies, eldest daughter of Mr T. W. Davies, of Ponsonby and Ngaruawahia, was married to Mr Alfred IV. G. LeQuesne, of Ponsonby. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked pretty in a trained gown of cream figured material, with tucked .yoke of silk. She wore a tulle veil and carried a lovely banquet of choice flowers. Misn Ada Davies (sister of the bride) and Miss Cecille Le-Qur-ew (sister of the bridegroom) wer e the bridesmaids. They were at-

tired in dainty frocks of cream cashmere and large la-ghorn hats with white plumes. and tarried shower bouquets. The bridegroom was siq>ported by Mr Colin LeQuesne anti Mr A. A. Davies. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. Canon (alder aiid the Rev. Mr Bradbury. After the ceremony the bridal partv drove to "Waipa.” the residence of the bride’s parents. St. Mary’s Road, Ponsonby. and were entertained at afternoon tea. Later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs I.eQuesne left by the Waikato train on their honeymoon tour. The bride’s travelling dress was a fawn corduroy with white satin collar, belt and vest, hat en suite. Mrs Davies (mother of the bride) wore a black silk crepon. silk cape, black and white bonnet. The guests included Mrs Fitzpatrick. Mrs Roller, Mrs Wells, Mrs Laßatt, Misses Jenkinson. Ormiston. Fitzpatrick. Edmiston, Burton, Miss May Davies, etc.