ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue IX, 3 March 1900, Page 415

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

•? CARTER—STEPHENSON 5 . An extremely pretty wedding was Solemnised on Thursday, 11th January at Christ Church. Russell, when Miss Ida E. Stephenson, eldest daughter of Henry Stephenson, Esq.. Collector of Customs, Russell, was united in life holy bonds of matrimony to Mr William Alfred Carter, of Thames. Willing hands had very prettily decorated the church with evergreens and flowers, and had made it quite a bower of beauty. The Rev. E. M. Cowie, of Parnell, performed the ceremony, and at the conclusion presented the bride with the handsome church service which he had used—a gift to the bride from his father, the Primate, Bishop of Auckland. The service was fully choral. Hymns Nos. 351 and 575. A. and M., being sung-. Mrs Kirkpatrick, of Kawakawa, presided at the organ, and played the Wedding March (Mendelssohn) as the bridal party left the church. The bride looked charming in a trained gown of white ivory duchess satin, trimmed with chiffon, white satin ribbon (worked in true lover's knots), and orange blossoms, together with the orthodox veil. She wore n handsome gold brooch of a novel design. a gift from the bridegroom, and carried an exquisite shower bouquer. She was attended by four bridesmaids, Misses Ellie Stephenson. Daisie Hague Smith. Mildred and Gladys Stephenson. The two former wore extremely pretty costumes, the bodices being' of cream brocaded silk, daintily tucked and finished with cream satin bebe ribbon, and the skirts of cream serge. They had stylish hats of fancy straw, with cream silk and tinted wings, and each carried a nice spray bouquet of Marguerites and maiden hair fern. These, as well as the bride’s bouquet, were the work of Miss Daisie Hague Smith. The two latter were daintily attired in loose silk frocks, trimmed with lace and chiffon. They wore large cream Leghorn hats, with satin ribbon. each carried a shepherd's crook, decorated with Marguerites ana maiden hair. Each of the maids wore a pretty gold brooch, the bridegroom's gift. Mr E. C. Stephenson, of Auckland, assisted the bridegroom as best man. and he was supported by Messrs Athol and Charles Stephenson and Ernest Carter. After the wedding a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs Stephenson welcoming the guests as they passed into the drawingroom, where Mr and Mrs Carter, standing under a floral arch, from which was suspended a prettily decorated horseshoe, received the hearty congratulations of their friends. Mrs Stephenson, mother of the bride, wore a handsome trained gown of priestly exclusive silk, relieved with old gold silk and chiffon, and a dainty bonnet of black and gold. After afternoon tea had been served the Rev. E. M. Cowie, in a most happy speech, proposed the health and prosperity of the bride and bridegroom, to which the latter suitably responded. I.ater the Rev. gentleman, when toasting the healths of the bride’s parents, seized the opportunity to express in a feeling speech his friendship for them. Mr Stephenson feelingly replied. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and valuable presents, a number of which were on view in the reception room. The travelling dress of the bride was very dainty and becoming, being a skirt and coat of London smoke tweed, with revers of white satin and guipure, with white crinkled silk vest ami stylish hat. The happy pair left per Clansman for their home nt Thames, amidst showers of rice and good wishes.

List of Presents:—Cheque, bride’s father; house linen, mother of bride; piano, bridegroom; church service. Bishop of Auckland; silver serviette rings. Rev. and Mrs E. M. Cowie; silver tea set. Misses Hague Smith; vases. Miss Hunter: silver biscuit jar; Mr and Mrs G. Stephenson: Japanese tea pot, Mrs Dunean; album, Mr Paton; silver sugar scuttle, jam spoon and bread fork. Mr C. Stephenson; carvers. Captain and Mrs E. Stephenson: cutlery and forks, Mr Horsley; silver sugar sprinkler and butter knife, Mrs Horsley: handkerchief, Miss Horsley; silver table spoons, Miss K. Stephenson: dessert spoons, Miss N. Stepnenson; tea spoons, Mr E. (.’. Stephenson; crumb tray and brush and photo frames. Mrs Kirkpatrick: silver fish knife and fork, Mr and Mrs J. Fabian; epergne, Mr A. Stephenson; painted plaque and photo frame. Capt. W. Farquhar: pair salt cellars and spoons, Miss Hewitt: fruit service, Mr and Mrs Sanderson: silver sweet dish and bread fork. Mr and Mrs E. Clendon; silver serviette rings. Miss Johnston; handhome bronze lamp. Mr Ledger: album. Mr Crawford: picture. Mrs and Miss Coney; tray cloth and table centre. Misses Price; vases. Miss Watson; cushion, Miss Effie Read; sweet dish and biscuit jar. Mrs Peat; tabby kitten, Mr West; vases, Mr and Mrs Jones; rare Scottish gifts, Messrs Gould; vase. Miss G. Stephenson; fruit bowl. Mr L. Stephenson: music stand. Mr E. Carter: earthenware bowls. Miss M. Stephenson, silver cruet. Mr and Mrs A. Dodd: glove sachet. Mrs Hollywood; table centre. Miss Haszard; handsome clock, Mr and Mrs Chapman; fruit dishes. Miss K. Price: carvers and fish knife and fork, Mr C. Carter: butter dish. Mrs Brown; silver serviette rings. Mr H. Gillespie: cushion, Mrs Osborne: tray cloth. Miss Osborne; silver egg stand, Mr C. Fabian; vase, Mr H. Carter: cane chair Teachers of St. James’ Sunday-school; table centre. Miss Freda West; cake stand, Mrs G. Carter: vases. Mrs Gillespie: hearth rug. Mr A. Carter; tea set, Air and Mrs Lawlor: decanters. Miss E. Stephenson: painting. Miss E. Carter; large photo and frame. Miss M. Carter; afternoon tea set, Mr and Mrs F. W. Dodson; umbrella stand, Mr John Fabian: case of confectionery, Mr W. Buchanan; dinner service, Mr Geo. J. Carter; tray cloth, Mrs Ilotmden.

LEVET—VASTA. A wedding of more than usual interest was celebrated in the Knox Church. Parnell, on Thursday last, the contracting parties being- Mr Clayton Levet, of Eden Terrace, and Mrss Eva A asta, eldest daughter of Mr Charles performed the ceremony, after which Vasta, of Parnell. The Rev. 11. Kelly the bridal party and guests adjourned to the residence of the bride’s parents foe the wedding- breakfast. The Rev. Hugh Kelly, in a pleasing speech, wished the happy couple long life, happiness, and prosperity, which was responded to by the best man on behalf of the bridegroom and bride. The evening was spent in parlour games and other pleasant ways, the company dispersing about midnight.