ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIII, Issue XXIII, 2 December 1899, Page 1018

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

L E DG Ell—D F.N N Y. A quiet but pretty wedding took place at St. Peter’s Chureb, Caversham, by the Rev. Canon King, when Mr Arthur L. F. Ledger, eldest son of 11. P. Ledger, “Waltons,” Nielson, was married to Meta C. Denny, second daughter of Mrs J. H. Haskell, St. Clair. The bride, who was given away by her stepfather, Mr J. H. kell, looked very sweet in a charming gown of white muslin with Valenciennes lace and insertion over a pink glace silk slip, the bodice having a tiehu of muslin and Valenciennes lace; her pretty hat was of pink chip, with chiffon and pink roses, and she carried a shower bouquet of narcissi,lilies of the valley and maidenhair fern, which, together with a handsome go-id and enamel watch and chain, were the bridegroom’s gift. Miss Ledger (the bridegroom’s sister) was the only bridesmaid, and she looked very pretty in a lemon coloured muslin with white Valenciennes insertion and chiffon over a buttercup glace silk slip, with long chiffon sash; her stylish hat was of black chiffon embroidered with sequins, plumes, and yellow roses, with soft tulle strings and shower bouquet to match. The bridegroom’s gift to her was a gold buckle brooch. The bride's mother, Mrs Haskell, looked very handsome in black velvet and charming bonnet of pink and green, and shower bouquet, also the gift of the bridegroom. Mrs Ledger, 1 he bridegroom’s mother, looked charming in a dark green silk with cream chiffon vest and becoming bonnet of heliotrope and green, and shower bouquet with streamers to match. Mrs Martin (the bride's sister) wore black merveilleux, with white chiffon and pale grey feather boa, and stylish black and white hat. Mrs Brown (also the bride's sister) had a pretty heliotrope and brown dress with large white hat. Mr Bews officiated as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party returned to Mrs Haskell's residence, “The Mount,” St. Clair, where light refreshments were partaken of. Later on in the day Mr and Mrs Arthur Ledger left by train on their way to Nelson, the bride travelling in a pretty light brown tailor-made coat and skirt, with sailor hat. The presents, which numbered over 150. were both handsome and useful, and included several handsome cheques. SIMSON- KARAITIANA. A quiet but very pretty wedding fttiok place at St. Paul's Church on •Tuesday. the 21st inst.. when Mr Horace Simson. third son of Mr Hector Simson. of I’onsonby. was married to Mrs Karaitiana. of Napier. The bride was accompanied to the chancel by Mr R. H. Abbott, who gave her away, and was attended by Miss Hardv, of Napier, and Miss Simson, as bridesmaids. The bride looked charming in an elegant dress of royal blue silk voile, embroidered with white flowers, trimmed with white chiffon and lace applique, a toque of maize tulle and black tips completed the costume. She also carried an exquisite shower bouquet. Miss Hardy wore a dainty lace trimmed muslin dress, threaded with pink ribbons, black hat, trimmed with pink. Miss Simson wore a gobelin voile, trimmed handsomely with black lace applique, blue chiffon and white satin, a black and white tulle hat completed this costume. Both ladies carried handsome bouquets. The officiating clergy were the Rev. Canon Nelson, assisted by the Rev. Wilson. Mr Hector Simson attended his brother as best man. "IREDALE—CHURTON. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Church, Auckland. last Sunday, at 9 a. tn., when Mr John Iredale, only son of Mr

J. W. Iredale, of Greenfields. Yorkshire, was married to Miss Eilitb' Flora Chiuton, eldest daughter of Mr \V. 11. Churton, and graud-daaghter of the lute Rev. J. F. t'hurtoa. LL 8., Colonial Chaplain. The bride, who was given away by Iwr father, looked charming and graceful in a white voile profusely trimmed with tiny tueks and white insertion. In place of the orthodox wreath ami veil she wore a pretty black chiffon Marquise hat with a cluster of cerise roses resting on her hair, and carried’ a lovely shower bouquet composed of natural orange flowers, white sweet pea, lilies, and maidenhair fern (the gift of the bridegroom). The maid of honour was Miss Mabel Churton, who looked pretty in an ecrn muslin frock adorned with fascinating little frills; the bodice was finished with a deep turned-down collar, which was a marvel of tiny frills of lace, and a cherry-coloured satin belt, large black hat with feathers. Her bouquet was composed of red carnations. Mr Charles Churton acted as best man. The Rev. Canon Nelson, ALA., was the officiating clergyman on the occasion. After the ceremony the bridal parry drove to Eden Crescent, where light refreshments were partaken of, and the bride and bridegroom left on their honeymoon trip, which is to be spent in the South and Australia. The bride’s travelling costume was a dark grey coat and skirt, white sailor hat.