ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIV, Issue XXII, 2 June 1900, Page 1045

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Tn another page we give the photos of Mr. A. It. Atkinson, member of the Mouse of Representatives, and hSs bride. Miss I- it. Kirk, second daughter of the Tate Professor Kirk. They were married in Wellington recently at the residence of Mr. Arthur Hoby CWoolcombe-street), the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Frank Isitt, who has been intimately associated with the bridegroom in temperance reform work many years. Mr. Arnold Atkinson (eonsin of the bridegroom) officiated as best man. The bridesmaids were Misses CybelT Kirk (sister of the bride), Mabel Atkinson (sister of the bridegroom), and Grace Hoby. and each was presented by the bridegroom with a suitable memento of the occasion. The bride. who was dressed in white silk, received a very large number of gifts, including a handsome secretaire of New Zealand woods, specially made for her liy order of the New Zealand Women’s Christian Temperance Union. of which organisation she is the recording secretary. At- the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at Mr. Hoby's residence. BEALE—JOEI.Y. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Peter’s Church. Hamilton,on Thursday, 24th inst— when Miss Alice JoMy. youngest daughter of Mrs Jolly. Frankton, and Air Arthur Beale, son of Dr. Beale. Auckland, were united in the bonds of wedlock. The chureh was very |>rettily decorated with white flowers and evergreens by the girl friends of the bride. The day was beautifully tine, which added to the brightness of the wedding party. The bride, who was given away by her brother. Mr E. Jolly, looked remarkable well in a lovely white brocaded silk, trimmed with chiffon, pearl passementerie and silk fringe, long trifle veil and wreath <*t orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids. Misses Masefield, V. Graham and E. Beale (sister of the bridegroom), were attired rn exceedingiy pretty primrose silk dresses. Wack picture hats, lined with primrose silk. Mr Beale acted as best man, and Meswrs T. Jolly and W. If. Hume as groomsmen. Tbe officiating clergy were the Rev. 11. Major. M.A.. Vicar, assisted by the Bev. H. B. Wingfield. The service was choral. Miss Newell presiding at the harmonium.

After the eeremony the wetlding party, numbering about fifty, were driven to the residence of the bride's mother, where a most recherche luncheon was partaken of, the usual speeches made, and a most enjoy able time spent, as all remarked it was in every way a decidedly “jolly" wedding. The wedding-group was photographed on the lawn, and the happy pair left by the 2.30 train for the Thames, where they are to spend their honeymoon. The bride's travelling dress was a becoming fawn eoat and skirt, with pink silk vest, and pretty hat to match. A great number of friends assembled at the station to see them off. which was done amidst cheers, showers of rice and old slippers. The wedding presents were numerous and handsome. Among the dresses wore on the occasion I noticed Mrs Jolly, black costume, white silk vest, veiled with black lace, pretty bonnet; Mrs F. Jody, prune-eoloured dress, hat to match; Miss Jolly, dark brown coat and skirt, yellow silk vest; Miss C. Jolly, pretty green costume; Mrs H. Biggs (sister of the bride)-, handsome mauve silk blouse, black skirt, black hat with maure; Mrs Beale, black silk dress, black bonnet with pale blue ornaments; Airs Koch, stylish navy blue costume, braided with black, hat with, pale bine trimming; Mrs Webb, pretty light fawn dress, with pink trimming, becoming bat to match; Mrs Sare, black silk, mauve chiffon trimming, hat with mauve; Mrs Oldham, prune costume with cream silk vest and trimmings; Mrs Stevens, blaek silk dress, black bonnet with blue; Mrs Chitty, black satin dress, fawn hat with pink flowers; Mrs Sandes. black silk, handsome bonnet: Sirs Brewis, navy blue coat and skirt, white silk vest, white hat: Mrs N. I. Hunt, brown costume, hat tomateh; Mrs Cussen, navy dress, velvet trimming, black bonnet with rose pink; Mrs Holloway. blaek costume, jet trimming, black and mauve bonnet; Mrs Major. <iove-eoloured costume. hat with pink trimming; Mrs Taunt, bine silk blouse, black skirt, white hat: Mrs Edgcumbe, blaek silk costume,, Wack bonnet, mauve flowers; Miss Tevers, black dress. Iron net with purple; Mrs Graham. handsome prune costume; Miss Newell, purple eoat and skirt, stylish hat to match: Miss McPherson, navy ddsttfme; Miss M. llePherso'n, fawn coat and skirt, pink silk vest-, and. bonnet to match;, etc., etc. THOMSON—WATKINS. On Wednesday. 23rd in,st„ Knox Church, Parnell, was tire scene of a very pretty wedding between Mr. Edward Buchan Thomson, son of Mr. Wight Thomson, late manager of tire lUrtfOH Bank, Auckland, and Miss Isabel Octavia Watkins, of Gisborne. The bride, who was led to the altar by Mr. Donald Ross, looked eharming in her travelling dress of dark blue cloth, a> becoming hat to match, and carried a lovely'"shower bouquet. She was supported by Miss Bina Ross, who was attired in Royal bine, and bore an exqufSnte bouquet of autumn foliage, gafllardias, eactus dahlias and pink roses. The best naan was Mr. C. Uatjen.- Amongst the guests were Mr-, and Mrs. Donald Ross, Mrs. Carrick, the Rev. And Mrs. Kelly, Miss Campbell (of Wellington). Mrss Hunter (of Otahuhu/. Miss Wingate and Miss FTockton, Mrs. McDonald (of I’rineesstreef), etc., etc. After the ceremony the parents of the; bridegroom entertained their guests at their residence. Maniilwrti Road., The presents were u marvel of good "taste and refinement, and the bridesmaid was the recipient of a handsome silver waist buekle and -w silver trinket casket. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold cable bracelet. About 4.30 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomson left for Rotorua. On their return they intend spending some time in Auckland before returning to their home at Tanpai, Gisborne. MACA N DR EW- - W EST. The little church at Merhnle was thronged with spectators Inst Thursday to witness the marriage ceremony of Miss Jennie West, the late organist of the church, and Mr Arthur Mneandrew. of the Telegraph Department, Auckland. Miss West is a daughter of the late Mr George West, so well-known in musical circles in Dunedin, hut for the last two nr three yenrn has resided In Chrisl-chrrn-h, following her profession in brush-. Mr Arthur Maeandrcw is .» son of the lute Hon. Mircandrvw. of Dunedin. The chtirc’i, o.- rather ;he

chancel, was beautifully decorated with white chrysanthemums and autumn leaves, aid the service full choral, Miss Dobson presiding at the organ. The Rev. H. Airey-Watson officiated, assistel by the Rev. C. A. Fraer, who, with the choir, met the bride at the door and sang •‘'The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden.” The bride, led in by Mr E. TV. Seager, looked extremely well in a long trained white corded satin, the skirt being quite plain, the yoke tucked, and toe bodice trimmed with lace, pearl passementerie, and chiffon bows and long sash, transparent lace sleeves. A coronet of orange blossoms and long tulle bow completed the toilette, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet. Four tiny maids accompanied her. the Misses Fairbairn. and the Misses Maeandrew (nieces of the bridegroom), in cream Kate Greenaway frocks and Dutch bonnets edged with chiffon, and chiffon strings, and carried small boncpiets. They wove gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom; the two elder ones gold burs with clover leaf; the younger safety pins with pearl swallow. , There were only a few guests at the wedding party, as the large afternoon tea given by Miss West the week previously was in place of it. Mrs West wore all blaek; Miss N. West, a coat and skirt of royal blue braided with blaek and white braid, black hat witli blue bow and a red rose under the brtm: Mrs Hunter Maeandrew. black skirt ami shot pink and bronze blouse, pretty black and pink toque: Mrs Bellhoose, blaek silk finished with electriqne blue velvet, the same repeated in a black bonnet; Mrs C. Seager, long fawn eoat and picture hat; Mrs E. W. Seager; Mr and Mrs F. Hawley; Mrs Howie, fawn coat and skirt, heliotrope and green toque; The wedding party drove back to Mrs West’s residence, " Chester-street, for afternoon tea, where a goodly array of presents was open for inspection, and shortly before 5 p.m. Mr and Mrs -Xlacandrew left en route for Dunedin. The brid’s going-nway dress edin. The bride’s going-away dress was of khaki cloth, coat and skirt with stitched bands, small square revers of brown velvet with eeru applique, electric blue silk House with chiffon ruffle artd bow, smart brown velvet and electriqne toque. Mr XV. Gavin acted as best man, and rhe bridegroom’s present to the bride was a useful travelling' hag. Among the other presents were; (Ink and silver salad bowl, Mrs West; Kaiapoi rug. Miss X West; gasogene. Mr and Mrs Hunter Maeandrew; breakfast service. Miss Maeandrew; table plate and cirtlery. Miss M. F. Maeandrew; cutlery and Doulton candlesticks, Dr. and Mrs Herltert Maeandrew; sideboard, the Misses J. and A. Maeandrew: silver fish slice and fork, Mr and Mrs Colin Macandrew; silver fish and fruit knives, Sir and Mrs (/. E. Reynolds; dessert service, Mr and Mrs L. Reynolds; carvers, Mr and Mrs E. Reynolds; butter dish. Miss L. Reynolds; silver toast rack and egg stand, Mr Gavin: silver entree dish. Merfvale congregation: silver afternoon teaspoons, Merivale adult choir; Rochester lamp, Merivale Choir boys; silver l»read plate, knife and fork. Ladies’ Orchestra; silver teapot. Liederchranzehen: gold bangle and silver mounted purse, ptiplls; toast rack and butter dish. Mr and Mrs XV. Reece; honey spoons. Mr aiul Mrs C. F. Hawley; fruit salad dish. Mr and Mrs H. S. Batchelor; Doulton vase, Mr and Mrs W. Ballantyne; silver salt cellars. Miss Fafrlurrst; butter knife, Mr ami Mrs 8. C. Bell; table vases, Mrs. Miss and Messrs XVinstorie; butter knife and bread fork. Miss For wood; knife rests. Mr and Mrs F. M. Wallace; Maltese law. Miss E, Joseph? veil sachet. Miss M. Cox; brushes and hand mirror. Miss Ferry; salt cellars. Miss C. Lingant; bread fork. Dr. ami Mrs Crooke; water colour painting. Mr A. Walsh: E.l’. butter dish, Mr and Mrs Longton; jam dish. Mrs C. IL Shanks; table vases, Mr and .Miss March; silver thimble. Mrs W, H. Bulmer; fruit dish, Mr and Mrs C. D. Morris; picture, Mrs and Miss Allan; Doulton vase, Mrs Lake; fruit dish. Miss Pike; rase afternoon teaspoons. Mr P. Hockley; salt cellars. Miss Grant; picture. Mr W. A. Bowring: jam dish. Miss Gozen; afternoon tea cloth. Mrs T. Garrard; teapot, sugar and cream. Miss Barber; batter dish and cmet. Mr and Mrs Fllovam; water Ing. Miss Binns; sntne d’oyley. Miss Smith; salt cellars. Miss J. Mackellar; set of brushes, mirror. etc„ .Mr nnd Mrs IbMiningon and family: butter drsb and knife, Miss Reynoitls; Donl-

ton plate with handle, Mrs and the Misses Smith; claret jug. the Sydney trio; table cloth. Miss Walden; E.P. pepper pot. Mr H. Henderson; Doulton plate. Miss FoTkard; silver salver, Mr and Miss Seymour; cream jug. MisEvelyn Gressou; Doulton hot water jug. Miss Cuthbertson: Doulton flower bowl. Mr E. W. Seager; Maltese lace handkerchief, Mrs E. Roberts; tea set, Mr and Mrs Maitland Gard’ner.