ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue I, 6 January 1900, Page 29

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

X ’ taat Monday the members of the Presbyterian Church Choir entertained Simson at a social in the schoolroom, and there presented her with a iiandsome wedding present in the shape of a Donlton salad bowl, the Rev. W. O. . Jtobb making the presentation on behalf of the choir, of which the young lady had been a member for years. Miss Simson's marriage to Mr Balch, •»f Cheviot, took place on Wednesday, and attracted a large number of spectators to the church, the upper end of which was decorated with white flowers aud foliage by the bride’s young friends. The bride wore a handsome .tfress of ivory satin, Duchesse, made in ' Princess style, with a long court train, fastened to the left shoulder with a spray of orange blossom, and long tulle veil, . and she carried a lovely white bouquet. Miss M. Barron (Wellington) was chief bridesmaid, and Miss Powell (Westport) ‘ and the two small maids. Doris Young and Dorothy Cheek, were the others, all attired in -white silk, the two former wearing stylish hats, and the two little girls -close fitting bonnets; the elder maids carried bouquets, and the younger white shepherds' crooks, with knots of flowers tied on with white satin ribbon. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Oram (Wellington) and Mr C. Simson (brother of the bride). The service was conducted by the Rev. W. O. Robb, and Mr Cheek was organist. A large number of guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs Simson at “Kinross,” their residence, in High-street, where a large marquee was erected. Mr and Mrs ■ Balch left in the afternoon for Have- ■ lock, en route, via Nelson. West Coast and Christchurch, for Cheviot. BURNS—BROWN. On Wednesday afternoon last the wedding of Mr A. Al. Burns, of the Pres® Association staff, eldest son of Mr A. Burns of Petone, to Miss Mary Brown, only daughter of Mr John Brown of Polmont, Wellington, was celebrated at the residence of the bride’s parents, the Rev. James Pater- . son, of St. John’s Church, performing the wedding- ceremony, in the presence of a very large gathering- of the relatives and- friends of the bride and The bride was given away by her father, and wore a beau- < tiful and very becoming wedding- gown of cream figured silk, trimmed with »oft white chiffon, and the bridal veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms. Her beautiful Bhower bouquet of choice white blooms was the gift of the Misses Ross, of the Lower Hutt; and her gold and opal ornaments were the gift of Mr Gresley Lukin, of the “Evening- Post.” Her two bridesmaids, the Misses Florence Meacham and Grace Fraser, wore dainty gowns of ecru muslin, trimmed with white satin, and they carried lovely bouquets, which were also the gift of the Misses Ross. Mi- J. A. Howison, of Dunedin, supported the bridegroom as best man, and Mr R. W. Percy officiated as groomsman. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride consisted of a diamond and pearl brooch, ■while the bridesmaids wore gold bangles, also the brideg-room’s gift. After the conclusion of the wedding- ceremony the guests were entertained at afternoon tea, the health of the bride and bridegroom being proposed by the Rev. Mr Paterson in a very happy speech. and being suitably responded ’ to by Mr Burns. Later on in the afternoon the happy pair left for Nelson, where the honeymoon is to be ’ spent, the bride going away in a trav- ; elling gown of navy blue cloth, with a pretty toque of turquoise-blue. Among the many beautiful wedding presents received by Mr and Mrs Burns were gifts from the Wellington Rowing lub, of which Mr Burns has been bon. secretary, from the Cable Staff at Wakapuaka, from St. John’s Church Choir, and from Mr Burns' brother pressmen in Wellington. At the beginning of the year Mr and Mrs Burns go to reside at Wakapuaka, where Mr Burns will take up the duties of Press Association representative, and they will carry with them the good wishes of a very large circle of friends. WHITEHEAD — MACGREGOR. On Christmas Day, at the Presbyterian Church, Hastings, the marriage •was solemnised of Mr L. C. Whitehead, of Hastings, with Miss A. Macgregor niece of Mr Donald MeLeod of the same town. The bride wore a dress of cream cashmere ami white satin, trimmed with handsome lace, aud a

veil to match, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by Miss Daisy Lang of Napier, as bridesmaid, attired in a dress of cream muslin,*- trimmed with white silk,' and a lace fichu. Mr H. Whitehead attended his brother as best man. The Rev. W. J. Comrie, Presbyterian pastor, performed the ceremony. The bride’s aunt afterwards held a reception in her house and grounds, and in the course of the afternoon the newly wedded pair left for the South. TRING HAM—BLUNDELL. St. Peter's Church, Wellington, was the scene of an interesting wedding recently, when Miss Elsie Norah Blundell, second daughter of the late Mr Henry Blundell, was married to Mr Charles W. Tringham, barrister and solicitor, son of Mr Tringham, of Pigeon Bush. The Rev. W. C. Waters, assisted by the Rev. Mr Davis, performed- the ceremony, the service i being full choral. The bride, who was given away by Mr J. Blundell, looked charming in a very handsome brocaded satin, transparent chemisette and sleeves of silk lace, the long train ■had a flounce of lace caught with orange blossoms. She wore the customary veil over a coronet of orange flowers, and carried a lovely shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. There were four bridesmaids, Misses . Mabel, Lydia, Eileen (sisters of the bride), and Edie Robinson. They were prettily frocked in white muslin, trimmed with satin ribbon, narrow frills edged with bebe ribbon, chiffon yokes, and wide sashes. Their pictur.e hats were trimmed with chiffon, bebe ribbon, and ostrich tips, and each carried a shower bouquet. The bridegrooms’s presen to the two elder maids was an amethyst and pearl necklace, and the other two, gold bangles. Mr C. Johnson officiated as best man, and Mr F. S. Tringham as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at “ Te Kiteroa,” the residence of the bride's mother, when Mr and Mrs Tringham received the congratulations of their friends. The bride’s travelling dress was a tailor-made grey costume, braided with white, large gcey chip hat, , with white tips, pink rose, and chiffon. The bride’s mother wore a. black flowed silk, gold bonnet, with white ostrich tips. Mrs Tringham, mother of ’ the bridegroom, black surah, trimmed with jet, heliotrope bonnet. The bridegroom's present was an embossed silver-mounted toilet set, including silver manicuring set. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was g-old albert, and gold sleeve links to best man. THE PRESENTS. Mrs Blundell (mother of the bride), piano; Mrs Tringham, sewing machine; Mr and Mrs Exley, blankets; Mr and Mrs W. Holdship (Sydney), picture; Mr E. Blundell, salad bowl and cheque; Mr Tringham (to bride), section of land at Petone; Mr Tringham (to bridegroom), cheque and telescope dining- table; Mr and Mrs Thompson (New Plymouth), silver candlestick; Miss Exley, silver paperknife; Air and Mrs Moginie. pair Doul-t-on vases; Mr and Mrs W. C. Fitzgerald, silver fruit spoons; Mr Marten (New Plymouth), carved chair; Mr and Airs G. Campbell, silver and crystal butter dish; Alisses Richardson, pink silk cushion; Mrs Hales, silver and crystal specimen glass; Mr and Mrs Noble Campbell, hand-painted panel; Air, Airs and Afiss Wilkin (Christchurch), silver cake dish; Mr L. Blundell’. jtin., table silver; Messrs J. and T. Alorton (Wanganui), afternoon teaspoons; Air C. Johnson, marble diningroom clock; Air and Afiss Greenfield, large china bowl; Air Rawson, breakfast cruet; Aliss Colins, afternoon tea set; Airs Dean, cosy; Aliss K. Blundell, carved table; Mr Swift, case of silver fruit spoons and grape, scissors; Mr and Airs Louis Blundell, handsome silver salver; Air, Airs and Aliss Brett (Auckland), massive silver claret jug; Alisses Kirkcaldie, afternoon tea table; Aliss J. Hall, Honiton lace scarf; Airs King, vase; Afr and Airs Grady, silver saltcellars; Mr and Airs Tennent (Ashburton). fish slice avid fork; Airs Zohrab and family, case of fruit knives and forks; Mr and Mrs John Blundell, cutlery; Mrs Francis and family, Doulton vase; Mr 11. Marshall, butter knife; Miss B. Davis (Christchurch), fancy work; Airs T. Marshall au<l family, silver and crystal butter dish; Air and Airs G. Glover, very handsome vase; Mr and Mrs E. W. Giesen. mirror; Air aud Mrs W. Russell, silver

specimen vases; Mr and Mrs G. Robertson, afternoon tea kettle; Mr and Mrs E. Giesen (Fielding), lampstand; Afr and Mrs Doughty, worked bed spread; Mrs and Messrs T. and W. Lawson, silver hot water jug; Mr and Mrs T. Gale, silver cake dish; Mr and Mrs Wolff, wicker cake stand; Mr and Mrs Galbraith, silver cruet; Mr and Mrs Schultz, silver toast rack; St. Peter's Choir, case afternoon teaspoons; Air and Airs J. Prouse, handsome green plush cushion; “Clontarf” Cousins, case of silver-mounted carvers; Miss Barnett, photo, frames; Mr and Airs J. Ames, afternoon teaspoons; Aliss and Alaster L. and J. Blundell, Doulton flower bowl; Mr F. S. Tringham. solid silver eggstand; Alisses Gill, silver-mounted scent bottles; Airs J. Stevenson, silver and Bohemian glass jam dish; Air and Mrs W. James, hall clothes brushes; Mr and Mrs Gill, vase; Miss Carrie Smith, wicker fern stand, with hanging baskets; Mr and Mrs Rainger, fish slice and fork; Air and Mrs G. V. Shannon, handsome Japanese vase; Mrs Carr Smith (Hunterville), traycloth; Aliss AL Shannon, photo, frame; Miss L. Blundell, silver candlesticks and case silver shoehorn and button hook; Air and Mrs Lyon, wedge wood teapot, sugar basin and cream jug; Mr and Airs Clenuel. silver bread fork; Air and Airs W. Kennedy, picture; Mr and Airs D. Robertson, carved chair; Air and Mrs Lockie, pair silver jam spoons; Airs J. Stevenson, Doulton vase; Aliss Coker, photo, frame; Airs and Air T. K. Afacdonald, handsome silver and Doulton fruit stand, sugar basin and cream jug; Afr and Airs Kirkcaldie, hand-painted panel; Air and Airs Osborne Gibbes, large vase; Air and Airs G. Reid (Dunedin), silver and oak saltcellars; Alaster H. Robertson, vase; Afr and Airs G. Fenwick (Dunedin), crocodile writing case; Air and Airs H. de V. Gilbert, pair engravings; Mr and Airs Eichelbaum, silver and glass coffee pot, with lamp; Alisses Fenwick (Dunedin), silver-mounted purse and card case; Aliss Blundell, silver entree dishes; Air and Airs Costello (Otaki), very handsome china tea service; Aliss Dunn, pair pin cushions; Afiss Borchart, scone d'oyley:Afrs R. Leary (Palmerston North), brush and comb bag; Afr and Afrs Ross, stiver - mounted bread board and knife; Airs Scanlon (Palmerston North), silver sugar basin; Aliss Mowat, Indian flower bowl; Afrs Afarchant and family, jewel case; Airs C. Tulley (Greytown), silver toast rack; Mr H. Smith, pearl and silver jam spoons; Mr R. Wood, serviette rings; Mi - and Mrs H. Marchant, watch stand; Air and Afrs G. Shannon (Feilding), photo, frames: Mrs and Alisses Young, silver pickle forks; Afrs and Alisses Haase, set of jugs; Mr J. E. Smith, silver toast rack, butter dish and knife; Dr. and Airs Afilne (Dunedin), handsome bread knife and fork; Afr and Afrs E. Osborne, Doulton cake dish; Afiss Gilmer, set Doulton jugs; Air Renner, picture; Afr F. Thomson (New Plymouth), cheque; Airs Kempthprne (Perth), flower pot stand: Afiss Eileen Blundell, vase; Air A. Al. Stuart, silver and crystal jam dish and spoon; Mr H. Thompson (Auckland), handsome picture; Misses Al. and L. Blundell (to bridegroom), travelling bagBISSELL—WATSON. A pretty wedding- took place on Christmas Day. in the Havelock Presbyterian. Church, when Afr John Bissell, son of Air Bissell of Clive, was married to Miss Caroline Watson, . daughter of Airs Watson of Havelock. The bride wore a beautiful dress of soft white silk, the bodice veiled with chiffon, and tastefully trimmed with cream lace and orange blossoms. • She Wore a small wreath of orange blossoms and a tulle veil, and carried a beautiful bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. Two bridesmaids, the Alisses Emily Bisson and R. Collison. were in attendance, wearing picturesque dresses of white spotted muslin, with green satin slushes ; their hats were of burnt straw, trimmed with white lace, green ribbons and white tips, and each carried a shower bouqueti. The bridegroom's present to them was a pretty gold brooch. The Rev. A. J. Whyte performed the marriage rite. Mr Edward Bissell, brother of the bridegroom, was l>est man. Afterwards a reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, and later in the afternoon Air and Mrs John Bissell left for Wangunui, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride went away in n dress of electric blue material, with a deep collar of white satin, edged with a narrow frill of ribbon, sash of satin ribbon to match aud a large black hat. ,

FISHER-DAVIE. A very quiet wedding took place at St. Luke's Church on Friday afternoon, when Miss Ettie Davie, wellknown in .musical circles in Christchurch, was married to Mr G. B. Fisher, son of Mr George Fisher, M.H.R., Wellington. The bride was attired in her travelling dress of pale grey cashmere, with, a pink vest, and only the immediate relatives of the bride were present. Mr and Mrs Fisher have gone to the North Island for the honeymoon. AULD—BECK. The wedding of Mr William Auld, of the Laud and Income Tax Department. to Aliss Kathleen Beck, third daughter of the late Afr William Beck, was celebrated in Wellington, at the residence of the bride's parents, in Alpha-street. The Rev. J. K. Elliott performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss At. Beck, and Afr H. Raymond was ■best man. Air Auld, who has been prominently connected with football and athletic circles, was prior to his marriage presented with a marble elock from the Rover Football Club. The staff of the Land and Income Tax Department also testified to his popularity by donating a magnificent set of table cutlery.