ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue I, 5 January 1901, Page 33

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

Ju LEVIEN-PRATT. ‘ A very quiet wedding took place at Bislwpdale Chapel, Nelson, on Tues, day, December 18, when Mr Nelson B. Levien, of Shannon, eldest son of the late Mr Robert Levien, was married to Miss Maude Pratt, of Nelson, sixth daughter of the late Mr J. Pratt. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. F« W. Chatterton, Vicar of All Saints', Nelson. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr W. R. .Walker, wore a very pretty gown of soft white silk, with becoming hat to match. The bridesmaids were the Misses Ethel and Flossie Pratt (sisters of the bride), who wore dresses of white Swiss muslin with transparent yokes and sleeves, white hats to match, finished with blue chiffon. Mr F. W. Hamilton acted as best man, and Mr C. Levien, brother of the bridegroom; as groomsman. Both bride and bridegroom were prominent members of the Nelson Amateur Operatic and Dram-; atic Society, whilst in musical and athletic circles respectively Mrs and Mr Levien have been conspicuous figures. Presents were numerous and handsome, those to the bride including gifts from the Operatic and Dramatic Society and All Saints' Chureh choir. Their future home will be at Shannon, and they carry with them the good wishes of all their friends. " GEE—ST. CLAIR. On Wednesday, December 19th, a very pretty wedding was solemnised at “Kia Ora Villa,” Melrose, Devonport, by the Rev. R. Ferguson, the contracting parties being Mr Alexander E. Gee, late of Christchurch, and Miss Henrietta Mabel St. Clair, youngest daughter of the late George St. Clair, of Auckland. The bride was attired in a pretty robe of white embroidered muslin, relieved with white chiffon and satin,and wore a large white picture hat. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. She was given away by her brother. Mr A. E. St. Clair. The only bridesmaid was Miss E. St. Clair, who wore a pretty French muslin, relieved with chiffon'and lace, and white picture hat trimmed with white ostrich feathers and chiffon. After the ceremony was over the guests, who numbered over forty, sat down to a sumptuous wedding breakfast. Among the guests were Miss Rodgers, who wore a pretty white muslin; Miss M. Rodgers, white pique; Miss T. Harle, tlainty grey relieved with white silk and black velvet ribbon; Miss B. Bell, white silk skirt, white lace blouse over pink; Miss Pollard, white skirt and pretty silk blouse: Miss F. Pollard, white silk blouse and check skirt; Miss A. E. Wroath, black skirt and cream silk blouse; Miss Gee dainty pink relieved with black velvet; Miss F. Gee, pretty blue foulard relieved with white; Mrs Peek, white silk skirt, heliotrope silk blouse; Mrs ■McLeod, grey relieved with white. KEESING—CARO. ' ' pretty wedding was celebrated on I uesday last at the Jewish Synagogue, Princes-street, Auckland, when Mr T. R. Keesing was married to Miss Blanche Caro, daughter of Mr and Mrs L. L. Caro, of “Stanley,” Manukau Road. Parnell. Punctually at halfpast two p.m. the bride and her father entered the Synagogue. The service was choral. The bride looked particularly pretty and happy in an ivory Silk, the skirt had a tucked front panel, and the hem was finished with two small flounces of silk, relieved with lace, bunches of orange blossoms ■were arranged at sides of panel, the square cut train, which was not too long, was adorned with orange blossoms, tucked silk bodice, with cream transparent neek and sleeves of lace, bertha of tulle round corsage, relieved With orange blossoms. The brida( veil,

which enveloped the faee of wearer, was finished with embroidered pattern, wreath of orange blossom in hair. She carried a lovely shower bouquet of white sweet pea, columbine, roues, carnations and asparagus feru, tied with a large white sash ribbon lx>w, and her youngest sister, who was bridesmaid, wore a pretty empire frock of white China silk, with flounces at hem, finished with lace and insertion, tulle veil on head, fastened wilit a wreath of blue forgetmenots, and she carried a basket of cornflowers, sweet pea of the same hue, hydrangea, and maiden hair fern, the basket was tied with blue (Ranfurly) ribbon bow; Miss Caro wore a white Indian muslin, with tucks and lace insertion, the skirt was tucked half way down each side, transparent- yoke and sleeves of lace, azure blue swathed the waist and neck, black hat swathed with pleated tulle beneath and above brim, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet of various shaded cornflowers, lupins, sweat pea, hydrangea, Michaelmas blue daisies and asparagus fern; Mrs Caro looked diotinguee in a black merveilleux en traine, pink ruched tulle at neck, and shoulder sleeves, black straw hat with pink flowers, and pink pleated tulle, aud she carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers; Mrs Barry Keesing, cream serge, very much betucked, with satin corslet bodice, black hat with yellow roses anti plumes, and she carried a bouquet of yellow daisies. After the ceremony the reception was held at Mrs Barry R- Keesing's residence, City Road, where congratulations were heaped upon the happy pair, and their health and prosperity toasted in champagne. A German band was in attendance, and took up their position under a spreading pear tree, where they discoursed the gayest of music. The house was gaily decorated with flags of every description, tree ferns and white flowers. A horse shoe of daisies hung at the entrance door, while in the reception room a large bell of white flowers was hung. The refreshment table was adorned in centre with the bride cake, surrounded with ices, fruits, creams, cakes, etc. A speech was made by Mr Moss Davis, and responded to by the bridegroom. The bride's going away dresss was a beautiful and very beco’ming“eonfection of royal bluecloth, tailor-made’gown,with satin sailor collar and facings, braided with- blue of the same hue, cream Spanish.-lace vest, smart • white hat with yeftow flowers beneath brim, and ostrich plumes swathed -round crown, finished - with tulle. The presents were numerous and costly.' The' happy couple, left to spend their honeymoon amid showers of rice and rose leaves. Amongst the many guests ! rioted: Mrs Moss-Davis, black moire with white spots,' grey fur ’ boa, black toque; Misses Moss-Davis (2) wore cream China silks, one wore black hat and the other white; Mrs Isidor Alexander, black silk, black bonnet relieved with blue; Miss Alexander, white Indian silk with tucks and insertion, satin waistband, black hat with plumes; Mrs Sidney Nathan, canary silk, veiled in white muslin with lace insertion and tucks, black straw hat with yellow flowers; and her daugher wore a dainty white costume; Mrs A. Myers, black silk costume with heliotrope collar and cuffs, black bonnet with blue flowers; Miss Myers, grey costume, cream vest, blaek hat with plumes; Miss Ettye Myers, white muslin with tueks and lace insertion, blue waistband, black hat with touches of blue; Mrs Coleman, black brocade with white satin yoke, black hat with white pleated tulle lining and pink flowers; and her little daughter wore white tucked silk, white hat; Mrs Keesing, black moire, blaek bonnet; Miss Keesing, black and yellow' striped costume with flounced skirt, bell sleeves with yellow silk, white hat with cherry pink; and her sister wore mode grey, white vest, white sailor hat with white quills; Mrs Baker, fawn silk with touches of blue, brown straw hat with blue beneath brim and feathers round crown; Mrs Cossack, black silk costume with lace dolman; and her daughter wore grey brocade finished with white; Mrs L. Benjamin, black brocade faced with white silk, bi le bonnet lined with black and trimme with blue rosettes; and her littk daughter wore white; Miss Stuart, 1 fawn veiled in pink, ruched pink silk * let in at the neck, fawn toque with ‘ pink feathers; Mrs Symons, electrique grey trimmed with blue velvet, black bonnet with pink; and her daughter wore white; Misses Kerr-Taylor (2), white muslins, hats to match; Miss

Hanna, electrique slate trimmed with ecru applique; Mrs Goldstein, black silk with blaek passementerie, black hat with feather and pink flowers beneath brim; Miss Atkinson, white silk with narrow bands of black velvet, white hat with tulle and ostrich feathers; and her sister wore white pique skirt, silk blouse, blue waistband ami collar, white hat finished with blue bands and white ostrich feathers; Mrs Webbe, grey costume finished with pink, grey hat with pink tulle; Mrs Gabriel Lewis, black silk, blaek bonnet relieved with purple; Miss Lewis, black skirt, shot pink and yellow silk blouse, white hat trimmed with white tulle edged with black; Miss Partridge, white costume with black floral design, boa, white hat with plumes; Mrs Wiseman, pink floral muslin, cream lace yoke and sleeves, hat swathed with salmon pink tulle;. Messrs Isidor Alexander. Moss-Davis (2), Caro (5). Keesing (5). Symons, Benjamin, Webbe, Rabbi Goldstein, etc.

LIST OF MISS B. CARO'S PRESENTS, Mr and Mrs S. S. Caro, gold bangles and hair clasp set with pearls; Mr and Mrs Maurice Harris, Christchurch, cheque; Mr and Mrs V. Harris, Christchurch, cheque; Mr and Mrs.H. Harris, Christchurch, spirit stand; Mr and Mrs A. Harris, Wellington, cheque; Mr Ralph Keesing, cheque; Mr and Mrs M. Caselberg, Masterton, cheque; Mrand Mrs Barry Keesing, dessert knives and forks; Messrs M. and P, Caro, picture; Miss E. Caro, tray clofh; Mr A. Caro, oil painting; Master H. Caro, teapot; Mr and Mrs Charles Louissou, Christchurch, cheque; Mr and Mrs L D. Nathan, oak arid silver tray; Mr and Mrs Shrimski. silver afternoon teaspoons and tongs; Mr and Mr§ Neumegan, biscuit barrel; Mr and Mrs Lionel Benjamin, dinner set; Mr and Mrs W. H. Webbe, butter dish; Mr S. Kohn, bread knife and fork; Mr and Mrs Moss-Davis, E.P. salver; Mr and Mrs I. Alexander, pair silver photo, frames; Mr and Mrs G. M. Newtion, silver serviette rings; Mr and Mrs D. W. McLean, pair Japanese vases; M» and Mrs Leo Myers, picture; Mr and Mrs John Keesing, E.P. cake dish; Miss R. Keesing, salad servers; Miss K. Keesing, vase; Miss E. Keesing, carved hand glass; Mr and Mrs Charles Russell, silver afternoon teaspoons and tongs; Mr Caminer, E.P. bread plate; Mr and Mrs R. Moss, Sydney, fish service; Mr and Mrs Gabriel Lewis, pillow, slips and sheet; Misses L. and 11. Lewis, pair of table centres; Miss R. Isaacs, Wellington, cushion; Misses E. and S. Gee, nut crackers; Mr and Mrs H. A. Keesing, tea set; Mr and Mrs C. H. Ponsford, serviette rings; Mr and Mrs Alf. Caselberg, Pahiatua, E.P. shell ornament; Miss Lillian Spooner, picture; Mds E. Keesing, fish servers; Miss Keesing, carved photo, frame; Misses B. and E. Atkinson, pair vases; Mr G. Harris, Christchurch, cruet; Miss Cossar. cushion ; Mrs D. Caro, Christchurch, vase; Mr and Airs J. J. Holland, silver butter knife; Miss E. Keesing, photo, bracket; Mr and Mrs H. G. Baker, bread fork; Mr and Mrs A. H. Nathan, silver jam spoons; Mrs E. M. Marks, Christchurch, bread and pickle forks; Mr A. Kohn, gold brooch set with pearls; Air M. Keesing, butter dish and sugar and cream; Mr and Mrs H. Pollak, New York, cheque; Mr and Mrs P. Metz, Christchurch, silver serviette rings; Airs and Misses A. Myers, picture; Misses and Mi- C. Louissou, Christchurch, butter knives and jam spoons; Mr B. Myers, E.P, jam dish; Mr and Mrs S. J. Nathan, biscuit barrel; Mr Laurence Levy, silver serviette rings; Mr and Mrs J. Ziman, knife rests; Mrs Lionel Harris, Christchurch, silver photo frame; Miss Keesing, tray cloth and tea cosy; Mrs David Caselberg, Masterton, bread fork; Mr T. Phillips, set silver salt cellars; Mr anti Mrs F. E. Baume, picture; Miss and Messrs Kelly, hall clock; Mr B. Lewis, picture; Mr and Mrs C. J. Phillips, silver jam spoon and butter knife; Mr M. Levinsohn, Wellington, silver-mounted card case; Mr aud Mrs 11. D. Levinsohn, Wellington, ink-stand; Mr and Mrs W. Coleman, sugar basin and cream jug; Mrs Stuart, D’Oyle.ys; Miss Stuart, sweet dishes; Mr Mark Davis, Christchurch, E.P. flower pot; Mr 11. Black, Gisborne, silver back clothes brush; Mr Mendlesohn, Dunedin, E.P. butter dish; Mr and Mrs Manoy, Nelson, ice bowl; Mr and Mrs Emanuel, Dunedin, E.P. egg stand; Mr J. Hayman, Dunedin, silver back brush and comb; Mr Beaver, Dunedin, silver glove and boot button-hook and shoehorn; Mr and Mrs Hugo Friedlander,

Ashburton, suit cellars; Mr and Mrs Lionel Caselberg, Wellington, silver jam. spoon.

SINCLAIR—ORMISTON. In the Wesleyan Church, Grafton Road, Auckland, recently a very pretty wedding took place, in which Miss Clara Ormiston, fifth daughter of Mrs E. Ormiston, of Carlton Gore Road, was married to Mr J. R. Sinclair, of Christchurch, brother of the Rev. W. A. Sinclair, late of the Auckland Helping Hand Mission. The church was tastefully decorated with white flowers, and for some time previous to the ceremony was crowded with friends and well-wishers. The Rev. H. R. Dewsbury was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr E. N. R. Ormiston, looked exceedingly well in a soft white silk; the trained skirt and the bodice were tucked. The l>odice and sleeves were enriched with lovely Honiton lace, and finished with sprays of orange flowers. She wore a tulle veil over a coronet of orange, blossom, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet with white satin streamers. The bridegroom presented her with a lovely gold brooch set wit h rubies and pearls. The bridesmaids were Miss Alice Burton and Miss Heyburn, of Whangarei, niece of the bride, and Master Reyburn aud Miss Dorothy White acted as pages. The bridesmaids were attired in dainty, dresses of yellow silk, the bodices made with tucked yokes edged with ruched chiffon, and revers of fine point lace. Their hats were of white satin straw trimmed with white chiffon and ostrich plumes, and each carried a bouquet of white and yellow flowers. The. bridegroom’s gift to Miss Burton was a twin dove brooch set with rubies and pearls, and Miss Reyburn’s souvenir was a gold initial ring. Little Miss White was daintily frocked in white, and Master Reyburn wore a sailor suit. Mr A. White and Mr A. A. Davies acted as groomsmen. The wedding guests were entertained by Mrs Ormiston at a pleasant afternoon tea, and the newly married couple left in the evening for Lake Takapuna, where the honeymoon will be passed, prior to leaving for Christchurch, their future home. The bride wore a stylish travelling costume of grey cloth with white satin facings, ami a pretty toque. The presents, it may be added, were noticeable for their beauty, usefulness, and value.