ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue X, 9 March 1901, Page 462

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

WOOD—BRETT. Takapuna was en fete on Tuesday last, when the marriage of Miss Emily Marion Brett, youngest daughter of Mr Henry Brett, to Mr Peter Wood, of Christchurch, was celebrated, at the little church of St. Peter’s. Lake Takapuna. The interior of the building had been lavishly decorated for the occasion by the girl friends of the bride. Palms, feathery bamboo, tree fern fronds, mingled with while marguerites, graced tlie pillars and every coign and corner capable of adornment. There was a beautiful floral arch, and over the heads of the bridal couple swung an artistically made wedding bell of flowers. The altar was also beautifully arranged with flowers, the taste everywhere being excellent, and the general effect extremely striking. The service, which was full choral, was conducted by the Rev. H. E. Davies, and was remarkable for the excellence of the singing, which was very beautiful. Mr C. Williamson presided at the organ, and played a number of selections, including- the Wedding March. The bride, who looked extremely pretty, wore a most lovely wedding gown of white crepe de chine en traine, over which fell front the left shoulder a court train of silk duchesse satin. The skirt was a mass of tiny hand-made tucks, forming vandykes in sections with chenille down I he seams, and enhanced with exquisite Irish point lace deftly arranged on the front to form a double tunic. The bodice was also composed of tucks, made With elbow sleeves, and*a transparent low-eul yoke of mousseline de soie, The court train was caught on the shoulder with orange blossoms, and a large lover’s knot of chenille ornamented the left corner of the train, having a spray of orange blossoms in the centre. The bridal veil was arranged tiara fashion on the hair, and tell in soft folds over the shoulders. A beautiful shower bouquet of

choice flowers completed her toilette. She also wore a handsome diamond star, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride’s dress was made by Messrs McCullough and Gower. The bridesmaids, Miss Donald, Miss Porter (cousin of the bride), and Misses Molly Brett and Marion Wood (nieces) were daintily attired in English white silk. The skirts had lattice half way of old Valenciennes lace, edged with tiny ruchings of chiffon and caught at each lattice with a pouffe of chiffon. The bodices were finely tucked, and had chiffon berthes. The two former bridesmaids wore black picture hats turned off the face, and trimmed with black plumes and handsome paste buckles; while the two .little oues wore white Victorian bonnets with folded crowns and ruched chiffon brims. All carried baskets of scarlet amaryllis and other scarlet flowers, the baskets being lavishly bedecked with broad ribands to match. These were extremely original, and a brilliant success. Souvenirs of the occasion were presented to them by the bridegroom in the shape of halfmoon pearl brooches. Mr F. Ross, of Wellington, officiated as best man, and Mr J. Donald as groomsman. The brakes and cabs which had conveyed the Auckland guests from town, were in waiting, and directly after the ceremony drove the guests to "Te Kiteroa.” Mr Brett's residence. The grounds, with the lake on the one side, and the matchless view of the harbour on the other, looked their very best in honour of the occasion. A large band, under the direction of Mr Hunter, was stationed on the lower lawn, and throughout the afternoon enlivened the reception with an excellent selection of music admirably played. The bride was welcomed to the triumphant strains of the “Wedding March." and the depart tire of the happy pair late in the afternoon was signalised by the strains of

“Just. One Girl.” the latter being a rather unusually felicitous selection. Mrs Brett, received her guests in the porch of the house, and they passed thence to the dining-room, where the happy qpuple standing beneath a bridal bell, received the congratulations of their friends. The wedding presents were here eagerly inspected, and were pronounced exceedingly handsome, as well as numerous. A large marquee had been erected on one of the lawns, and here was served an excellent “breakfast," the various good things being flanked with magnums of Pommery and Heidseik, in which exhilarating beverage the health of the bridal pair was enthusiastically drunk. Ices were also served, and were greatly appreciated by the guests, who after the bride had left took their leave, and were driven back to town in special conveynnces. The bride’s travelling dress was of cream serge, with Astrakan Eton coat opening over vest of pressed peacock velvet, and cream Maltese collar: toque of violets. THE DRESSES. Mrs Brett (mother of the bride) wore a handsome black figured silk grenadine, embroidered with chenille over black glace silk and trimmed with black point lace, and a pink silk inner vest; Mrs Rainger was in china blue aud white figured foulard, w-ith a black lace square collar encrusted with butterflies, and black lace worked in points from the waist and on skirt: Mrs Walcot Wood, grey bengaline, with vest of eau de nil silk and cream chiffon, black chiffon toque; Mrs Arthur Brett, black flowered costume with vest of eream chiffon over pink silk, large black hat with black feathers; Mrs Harry Brett, white muslin insertion costume with turquoise blue trimmings, black hat; Mrs Alfred Brett, cornflour blue costume. bodice prettily trimmed with point lace; Miss Moon, navy blue dress and black trimmings; Mrs Porter wore a wedgewood blue bengaline with tucked vest of white satin, and wide velvet belt of a deeper shade; Mrs Cotter, blue figured foulard trimmings of black lace, black toque ; Mrs Leys, beautiful English made dress of heliotrope poplin, Maltese lace scarf, hat of the same shade as dress trimmed with plumes; Mrs Alexander, lovely grey voile with tucks and black insertion; Miss Boyd, pretty black and white frock with hat en suite ; Miss Alice Binn-ef. pretty soft white silk with tucks and insertion, white hat; her sister looked well in white tucked silk with large black hat; Miss Winnie

Cotter, green foulard trimmed with cream eeru lace aud black baby ribbon, white hat with forget-me-nots; Miss Millie Cotter, white drean with lace insertion, aud becoming black hat; Mrs Donald, blue silk costume trimmed with black velvet, aud hat to mutch; Mrs A. Moss Davis, apple green foulard with lace bolero aud sleeves, laee ou skirt, dove coloured toque trimmed with pale pink and heliotrope; Mrs Edmiston, lovely pale green brocaded silk trimmed with pink and green chiffon, and black toque: Miss Edmiston, white Liberty silk, white hat with ostrich feathers ; Mrs Ferguson, white muslin, and picture hat; Miss Gorrie, black voile; Miss M. Gorrie. black grenadine; Miss G. lltsketh. grey cheek trimmed with folded white silk, grey toque, trimmed with pink roses and aigrettes; Miss A. Hesketh. cream silk, heliotrope chiffon sash, and very pretty white hat trimmed with heliotrope: Miss M. Hesketh. tussore silk with cream insertion, and smart hat trimmed with scarlet ribbon and grapes; Mrs Mair looked very well in cream, muslin, trimmed with black baby ribbon and blaek hat; Miss Pickering, very pretty cream silk, black hat; her sister was in white lawn; Mrs Pickering, blaek silk, black and heliotrope bonnet; Miss E. Pierce, grey costume trimmed with black velvet ribbon and white chiffon; Miss F. Pierce, white lawn, cream hat, trimmed with blue ribbon and wheat; Mrs Rathbone, black silk, paie green chiffon toque; Airs Shakespeare, black satin black and white bonnet; Mrs Stevens, black; Miss Williamson, blue foulard and English pink hat; Miss Baulf, cream silk frock, Tuscan straw hat trimmed with cream silk. Miss Copeland. heliotrope muslin, heliotrope satin sash and black toque: Miss Daisy Copelaud, white lawn trimmed with insertion and white sailor hat; Mrs Young, greeny grey costume, black lace mantle and bonnet to match; Miss G. Ching, lovely embroidered muslin trimmed with lace insertion, white hat with pink roses under brim; Mrs McKean, blaek silk with white chiffon fichu, black bonnet: Mrs Kendenline, black silk relieved with pink; Mrs Warren Blyth, fawn costume trimmed with bands of turquoise blue velvet and silk. black hat; Miss Henderson, white muslin and black hat: Misses Boyd (2), mourning costumes relieved with white: Mrs Nelson, blaek dress and blaek bonnet trimmed with heliotrope; Mrs McDonald, blaek silk dress, black hat trimmed with purple; Miss McDonald, white and blue flowered muslin and hat to match; Mrs. Alison, fawn dress, pink chiffon tie and smart toque; Mrs. Williamson, handsome black and white foulard: Miss Houdini, fawn costume, and carried a bouquet of yellow flowers; Miss Goldie, blue foulard and black hat. DOUBLE WEDDING AT REMUERA. BULL—M cAI IL L A N. A very interesting wedding eventuated in the Lower L'emwra Mission Hull on Thursday last, when a large and fashionable gathering assembled to witness the marriage of Air C. C. McMillan’s two daughters, the Misses Essie and Kathleen (Cassie) McMillan, to the Messrs Frank C. and Harold Carr Bull, sons of Mr Arthur Bull, of .Mount Eden. The Hall was artistically decorated with white flowers aud hung with festoons of variegated creepers and ferns. The ’ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Beatty, AI.A., assisted by the Rev- H. J). A. Alajor. M.A. (brother-in-law of the brides). Aliss Tilly played a hymn specially composed by Aliss Eleanor Foster on the 'Wfcasiou of the marriage of Miss Lily McMillan, the first granddaughter married of Airs McMillan, senr., of London, and at the conclusion played “The Wedding March.” Both brides looked charming, and were dressed alike in beautiful white duchesse satin gowns with long trains, the bodices having transparent yokes and sleeves of rich ecru lace. Their bridal veils were perfectly plain, and hung gracefully over coronets of orange blossoms. Each carried a lovely shower bouquet composed of white asters, white tiger lilies and maidenhair ferns, with streamers of fresias, and wore a pearl pendant, her bridegroom's gift. The bridesmaids wene

Miss Daisy Stevenson, Miss Florence Reade, and Aliss Marjory Noakes. The two former were a Hired in dainty white silk dreaaea with deep tucked flounces, transparent yokes threaded with blue bebe ribbon, white -silk fichus, and black picture hats. Tiny Miss Marjory Noakes looked a perfect picture in a cream corded silk frock aud a quaint little D.ulch, bonnet. Tbeir bouquets were made of hydrangea, heartsease aud forget-me-nots, with blue streamers. The bridegrooms’ gifts to the bridesmaids were turquoise and pearl bracelets. Mr Vincent Heather aud Mr Hubert Ellgood acted us best men, while Messrs McCosh and Harry Clark performed the duties of masters of ceremonies.

A jeceptiou was held at “Ardstrath," the residence of the brides’ parents. Mrs Frank Bull’s travelling cost fume was of royal blue cloth lined with white satin, white satin bodice with bolero of blue brocaded satin, and black picture hat. Mrs, Harold Bull's gown was of fawn cloth, braided with lighter shade of fawn,scarlet and white satin bolero, and her hat was a scarlet and black Parisian model The brides' wedding and travelling dresses were made in London by Goddard and Southey. , . . , Mrs McMillan (mother of the brides), wore an elegant gown of pearl gr?y satin, trimmed with rich eream Maltese lace and passementerie, grey toque with plumes, she carried a lovely shower bouquet composed of yellow Iceland poppies and daisies; Mrs Bull (mother of the bridegrooms), handsome black merveilleux dress, pretty little bonnet to match; Mrs Major, dark green dress with yoke of cream lace, green and brown lace straw hat, with feathers; Mrs Arch. Clark, electric blue satin, cream lace bolero, large Tuscan hat with black tips and rose pink bow; Mrs Noakes, dainty white silk and lace, black picture hat; Mrs Lawford, pale green ottoman silk, prettily trimmed with real lace, grey and pink hat; Mrs Thomas Alorrin wore an effective gown of white grenadine figured with black, over white silk, sea-foam chiffon toque; Aiiss Alorrin, white silk with laee insertion, pink silk sash, white hat with pink roses; Mrs T. Cotter looked exceedingly well in china, blue figured silk, trimmed with beautiful black lace forming squares round the skirt and yoke, white, mousseline de soie vest, cream straw toque with blue velvet and flowers; Miss Millie Cotter was pretty in primrose silk with floral design, coral pink belt and flowers, black picture

hat; Mins Winnie Cotter, emerald green figured silk draped with cream Maltese lace, folds of black satin on bodice, large cream hat with black feathers and for-get-me-uots; Mrs Ashton Bruee, black silk, transparent yoke and sleeves of ivory lace, black hat with cornflowers; Mrs Keep (England) wore a becoming gown of cream voile, cream straw toque with sapphire blue velvet bow and black feathers; Mrs J. Chambers, lovely black lace over black silk, black cloak ornamented with jet, black bonnet; Mrs H. Stevenson, black silk, black bonnet; Mrs (Dr.) Pnrchaa, sehr, black brocaded satin, black jet bonnet; Mrs W. Bloomfield looked distingue* in pearl grey voile with velvet to match and ecru lace, black velvet picturet hat; Mrs Harry Brett, stylish French floral muslin relieved with black velvet, black picture hat; Mrs Sydney Nathan wore white glassy silk, black and white chiffon toque; Mrs Hardie, elegant black silk, black brocaded silk jacket, and black hat; Mrs Ching, bine and white silk en traine, floral toque; Miss Ching, beautiful cream lace' over terracotta shot silk, dainty hat to match; Mrs Woolcott, black figured silk skirt, blue bodice with cream chiffon yoke and cream hat; Mrs T. Mahony, wedgewood blue poplin en traine, cream satin yoke, black picture hat; Mrs F. Baume was much admired in cream spotted Brussels net over silk, transparent sleeves and yoke, picture hat; Mrs J. H. Upton, black silk relieved with violet, black bonnet with posies of violets; Mrs James Kirker, navy blue silk gown, black and white hat; Mrs W. Wilson, black silk, black bonnet; Mrs Andrew Hanna, bright blue dress, broad black satin belt, black hat with pink; Mrs Moss-Davis wore a beautiful gown of oyster white brocaded satin en traine, tiny chiffon frills edged with black velvet ribbon, black hat, white feather boa; Mrs Sam Morrin. pretty silk, brocaded' with mauve and green foliage, moss green velvet ribbons, white straw toque with feathers and pink roses; Mrs Edward Morton, green figured muslin, large black hat; Mrs T. Peacock, grey satin brocaded with yellow primroses, bonnet to match; Miss Olive Tilly, black and white checked dress, black velvet picture hat; Mrs Whitney, black and green silk gown, green hal with turquoise blue plumes; Miss Somerville wore a stylish Japanese figured silk, hat to match; Mrs J. Wilson, black moire, and black bonnet; Mrs A. Carrick (Ponsonby), black silk gown, black bonnet; Mrs Archdale Tayler, electric blue flowered gown, with yoke and sash of silk to match, black toque; Mrs Finlayson, navy foulard with cream lace, black hat; Mrs Richmond, handsome black and white silk, black hat; Mrs Aitken Carrick, navy blue silk, black hat.

The presents sent to Mr and Mrs Frank Bull were as follows:— Mr W. Aitken, set of entree dishes; Mr and Mrs Abbott, vase; Mrs H. S. Anderson (New York), inlaid table and picture. Mr and Mrs Bull, cheque; Dr, and Mrs Bull, silver gong; Mr Gerald Bull, picture; Mr and Mrs Brewer, silver and crystal vases; Mrs Bassett (London), tea cloth; Mr and Mrs Albert Brown, case of carvers; the Rev. Wm. and Mrs Beatty, vase; Mr and Mrs Buddle, silver sweet dish; Mr and Mrs Buckland, vase; Rev. Dr. Bruce (Sydney), silver bread knife; Mr and Mrs F. Bodie, silver salt cellars'; Mr and Mrs Boscawen, jam spoons and case; Mr and Mrs Fred Baume, silver and crystal vases; Mr and Mrs Baxter, glass table centre; Mr Bruce and Mrs Ashton Bruce, piece of marble statuary.

Mrs McCosh Clark, cheque; Messrs McCosh and Harry Clark, cheque; Misses McCosh Clark, cheque; Mr Thomas Clark (Glasgow), silver vases; Mr Archie Clark (Glasgow), silver vases; Mr and Mrs Hugh Campbell, silver-mounted purse; Dr. and Mrs Logan Campbell, Ruskin’s works; Mr and Mrs Duncan Clerk, silver vases; Mr and Mrs R. C. Carr, vase; Mr and Mrs Anthony .Carr, tea set; Mr and Mrs Thos. Cheeseman, silver bread fork; Mr St. John Clark, silver exit cellars; Mr and Mrs Ching, silver Cheese dish; Mr and Mrs Cotter, modelled figures; Misses Cotter, plaque; Mr and Mrs A. Carrick, silver bread fork; Mr and Mrs Archie Clark, Cheque; Mr and Mrs M. A. Clark, cheque ; Mr and Mrs Cock (Nelson), case of jam spoons and butter knife.

Colonel and Mrs Dawson, pictures; Mr and Mrs Mohs Davis, cut glass and silver vases; Mrs and Miss Dirgaville, silver gong.

Mr Edmunds (Waingaro). case of silver spoons and sugar tongs; Mr Elgood (Waingaro), picture. Mr and Mrs Foster, sliver and pearl paper knife; Mr and Mrs Finlayson, silver serviette rings. Mr and Mrs William Gorrie, silver and wood biscuit box; Miss Gorrie, vase; Major and Mrs Nelson George, vases; Mr, Mrs and Miss Gillies, biscuit box; Misses Grey, case of silver teaspoons; Miss Gill, table centre; Mr Harold Gordon, picture; Mr and Mrs H. Gorrie. Doulton and silver jam dishes; Miss Goldsbro’, case of jam spoons; Mr Goldsbro’, silver and crystal butter dish; Mr and Mrs Gavin (Wellington), gong.

Mr and Miss Horton, silver entree dish; Mr and Mrs Frank Holman (London), silver photo frame; Mr and Mrs Hewitt (Waingaro), cheque; Mr V. Heather, silver casket; Mr and Mrs Hardie, marble clock; Mr and Mrs Ashley Hunter, silver and ivory paper knife; Mr and Mrs Hume, Beeton’s Cookery Book; Mr and Mrs Hanna, picture: Mr and Mrs Hutcheson. prayer and hymn books in case; Mr and Mrs Heather, silver rose bowl. Mr and Mrs Kirker. case of fish slice and fork; Mrs Keesing, picture. Mrs Lusk (Glasgow), set of Liberty silk d’oyleys; Mr and Mrs Lennox, silver and crystal pickle jar; Mr anti Mrs Lawford, rattan lounge; Mr and Mrs Luckie, toast rack. Mrs McMillan (London), silver tea set; Miss McMillan (London), canteen complete of forks, spoons, knives, etc.; Sir 'William and Lady McMillan (Sydney), silver tea and coffee service; Mr C. C. McMillan, suite furniture, Venetian hall stand, etc.; Mrs McMillan, amethyst and pearl necklace, dinner and tea service, etc.; Mr G. A. McMillan, cheque; Miss K. McMillan, picture; Mr and Mrs McArthur (Ixmdon) Doulton and silver fruit stand; Mr and Mrs Percy McArthur (Sydney), silver branched candlesticks, etc., etc.; Mr and Mrs (Gordon McArthur (London), silver clock; Mr and Mrs George McArthur (London), silver toilet bottles and lamp shades; Mr E. J. McArthur (London), silver photo frame; Dr. Mackellar and Misses Kissling, picture; Mrs McKenzie blotter.

Rev. H. D. A. and Mrs Major, fish knives; Miss Macfarlane, picture; Mr and Mrs Charles Matthew (Waingaro), vases; Mr and Mrs Edward Morton,, picture; Mr and Mrs Thos. Morrin, silver puff box; Mr and Mrs Leo Myers, vase; Mr and Mrs E. Mahony, silver and crystal jam dish. Mr and Mrs L. D. Nathan, vases; Mr and Mrs Neville (Dunedin), picture; Mr and Mrs Noakes, silver cruet; Mr and Mrs Sydney Nathan, silver photo frame. Mrs Picken (Waingaro), cheque; Miss Picken (Waingaro), book; Mr and Mrs E. Payton, silver toast rack; Mr Charles Purchas, silver trinket box; Mr Pollock, picture; Mr and Mrs T. Peacock, vase; Mr and Mrs Sam. Picken (Waingaro), silver candlesticks.

Mrs J. B. Russell, silver hat-pin box: Miss Russell, buckle; Miss Rooke, case butter knives; Mrs Richmond, silver fern pot; Mrs Rose, Japanese blind and plaque; Mrs Roberts, pickle jar and honey pot; Mrs and Miss Reade, silver and cut glass jam stand, with spoons, etc.; Mr and Mrs Richardson, Longfellow’s poems; Mr and Mrs Edward Russell, silver photo frame. Mrs J. T. Stevenson, pair silver candlesticks; Mr Stevenson, Doulton biscuit box; Miss D. Stevenson, picture, worked table centre, d’oyleys, etc.; Messrs M. and E. Stevenson (Waingaro), case of jam spoons; Miss Jessie Stevenson, Japanese tray; Mr and Mrs R. Seavil( Waingaro), work basket, razors; Dr. and Mrs Schofield. (London), pictures; Mr and Mrs Southall (London), silver brushes and puff box; Mrs Street, set of silver salt cellars, mustard and pepper pots; Mr Shilson (Waingaro), silver photo frame; Miss Somerville, silver trinket box; Rev. E. T. Smith, inkstand; Mrs Robert Stevenson, Japanese tray; Miss Alice Stevenson, cosy; Mr and Mrs Seth-Smith, vases; Mr and Mrs Saunderson, brass photo frame. Mrs and Miss Tilly, silver butter forks; Miss Olive Tilly, painted wood panel; Mr and Mrs A. Thompson, vase; Mr and Mrs Archdale Tayler, table centre ; Professor and Mrs

Thomas, Longfellow’s poems. Mr and Mrs Upton, silver jam dish; Mr A. Upton (Waingaro), cans of carvers.

Mr and Mrs Winstone, bread knife; Mr and Mrs Woolcott, inkstand; Mrs Whewell, book; Misses Whitson,- ease of silver salt cellars, etc.; Mr and Mrs J. L. Wilson, silver tray; Mr and Mrs William Wilson, silver fruit stand and case fruit spoons; Mrs and Mias Wynyard, Japanese tray; Mr and Mrs S. Wilson (Waingaro), cheque; Captain and Mrs Worsp, silver and crystal toilet bottle; Mr and Mrs Whitney, pictures; Mr Woodward, silver sweet stand; Mr and Mrs Walker, case, fish slice and fork ; Miss Bessie Whyte (Paris), vase.

The presents sent to Mr and Mrs Harold Bull were as follows: — Mr and Mrs Aitken, set of entree dishes; Mrs H. 8. Anderson (New York), pair bronze candlesticks and picture; Mrs and Miss Abbott, vase. Mr and Mrs Bull, cheque; Mr Gerald Bull, silver and crystal butterdish; Dr. and Mrs Bull, silver kettle; Mr and Mrs Brewer, silver salt cellars; Mrs Bassett (London), tea cloth; Mr and Mrs Albert Brown, case of silver-mounted carvers; Rev. NV. and Mrs Beatty, vase; Mr and Mrs Buddle, silver sweet dish; Mr and Mrs Buckland, vase; Rev. Dr. Bruce (Sydney), silver bread fork; Mr and Mrs F. Bodie, silver and crystal toilet bottle; Mr and Mrs Boscawen, salt cellars in case; Mr and Mrs Fred. Baume. silver and crystal toilet bottles; Mr and Mrs Baxter, glass table centre; Miss Bruce and Mr Wallace Bruce, case of butter knives.

Mrs McCosh Clark, cheque; Misses McCosh and Harry Clark, cheque; Misses McCosh Clark, cheque; Mr Thomas Clark (Glasgow), silver candlesticks; Mr Archie Clark (Glasgow), silver jug; Miss Clark (Glasgow), photo frames; Mr and Mrs Hugh Campbell, silver jam spoons; Dr and Mrs Logan Campbell, Ruskin’s works; Mr and Mrs Duncan Clerk, silver jug; Mr and Mrs R. C. Carr, vase; Mr and Mrs Anthony Carr, fern bowl; Mr St. John Clark, silver salt cellars; Mr and Mrs Ching, silver candlesticks, Mr and Mrs Cotter, fern bowl; Misses Cotter, vases; Mr and Mrs Cheeseman, silver and crystal vase; Mrs Carrick, silver bread fork; Mr and Mrs Archie Clark, cheque; Mr and Mrs M. A. Clark, cheque ; Mr and Mrs Cock (Nelson), gold brooch (wishingbone of gold set in ruby and opal). Colonel and Mrs Dawson, pictures; Mr and Mrs Moss Davis, silver-mount-ed purse; Mrs and Miss DargaviFe, picture. Mr Edmunds (Waingaro), case of silver spoons and sugar tongs ; Nirs Elgood (Waingaro), picture. Mr and Mrs Foster, silver and pearl paper knife; Mr and Mrs Finlayson, silver serviette rings. Mr and Mrs Wm. Gorrie, silver cruet; Miss Gorrie, pictures; Major and Mrs Nelson-George, Cortic caudle; Mrs, Mr and Miss Gillies, silver sugar basin; Misses Grey, case of silver tea spoons; Miss Gill, coste; Mr Harold Gordon, picture, Mr and Mrs Harry Gorrie, silver cruet; Miss Goldsbro’, silver and wood butter dish; Mr Goldsbro’, case of tea spoons and sugar tongs; Mr and Mrs Gavin (Wellington), vase. Mr and Mrs F. Holman (London), silver photo frame; Mr and Miss Horton, silver entree dish; Mr and Mrs Hewitt (Waingaro), cheque; Mr V. Heather, silver photo, frame; Mr and Mrs Hardie, marble clock; Mr and Mrs Ashley Hunter, silver and ivory paper knife: Mr and Mrs Hume, cookery book (Mrs Beeton’s); Mr and Mrs Hanna, picture; Mr and Mrs Hutcheson, prayer and hymn book in case; Mr and Mrs Heather, silver rose bowl; Mr and Mrs Kirker, case of fish-slice and fork; Nirs Keesing, modelled figures. Mrs Lusk (Glasgow), set of Liberty silk d’oyleys; Mr, Mrs and Miss Lennox, silver and crystal pickle stand; Mr and Mrs Lawford, rattan lounge. Mrs McMillan (London), silver tea set; Miss McMillan (London), canteen complete, of forks, knives, spoons, etc.: Sir Wm. and Lady McMillan (Sydney), silver tea and coffee service; Mr C. C. McMillan, suite of furniture, Venetian hall stand, etc.; Mrs McMillan, opal and garnet necklace, tea and dinner services, etc.; Mr G. A. McMillan, cheque; Miss E. McMillan, picture; Mr and Mrs McArthur (London), silver and Doulton fruit stand; Mr and Mrs Percy McArthur (Sydney), silver branched candlesticks, etc.; Mr and Mrs Gordon McArthur, (London), nil ver clock; Mr and Mrs

George McArthur (London), silver toilet bottle* and lamp shades; Mr E. J. McArthur (London), silver photo. frame; Dr. Mackellar aud Misses Kissling, picture; Mr and Mrs Leo Myers, bread fork; Mr and Mrs Thomas Morrin, silver puff box; Mr and Mrs Mahony, silver and crystal jam dish: Mrs Mourner, tea spoons; Mr and Mrs Chas. Matthew (Waingaro), vases; Mr and Mrs Edward Morton, picture; Rev. H. D. A. and Mrs Major, fish knives; Miss Macfarlane, picture. Mr and Mrs L. D. Nathan, vases; Mr and Mrs Neville (Dunedin), picture; Mr and Mrs Noakes, silver egg cruet; Mr and Mrs Sydney Nathan, silver photo, frame.

Mr and Mrs Sam. Picken (Waingaro), silver jugs; Mrs Picken (Wai ngaro), cheque; Miss Picken, Waingaro), book; Mr and Mrs E. Payton, sliver cruet' Mr Chas. Parchas, silver trinket, box: Mr Pollock, picture; Mr and Mrs T. Peacock, vase. Mrs J. B. Russell, silver thermometer; Miss Russell, buckle; Miss Rooke, vase; Mrs Richmond, silver fern bowl; Mrs Rose, Japanese blind and bowls; Mrs Rolierts, pickle jar and honey pot; Mrs and Miss Reade, silver and crystal jam stand with spoons, etc.; Mr and Mrs Richardson, picture; Mr and Mrs Edward Russell, silver casket.

Mrs J. T. Stevenson, entree dish; Miss Daisy Stevenson, toast rack; Miss Jessie Stevenson, Japanese tray, photo, frame; Mr Stevenson, Doultou biscuit box; Messrs. M. and E. Stevenson (Waingaro), case jam spoons; Mr and Mrs Seavil (Waingaro), entree dish and meerschaum pipe; Dr. and Mrs Schofield (Ixmdon), pictures; Mr and Mrs Southall (London), silver brushes, puff box, etc.; Mr Shilson (Waingaro), silver photo, frame; Miss Somerville, silver casket; Mrs R. Stevenson, Japanese tray; Mrs Street, silver vases; Rev. E. T. Smith, bell gong; Miss Alice Stevenson, table centre; Mr and Mrs Seth-Smith, cake dish; Mr and Mrs Saunderson, brass match stand.

Mrs and Miss Tilly, silver butter forks; Miss Olive Tilly, painted wood panel; Mr and Mrs A. Thompson, vase; Mr and Mrs Archdale Tayler, cushion.

Mr and Mrs Upton, silver jam dish; Mr A. Upton (Waingaro), butter dish. Mr and Mrs Winstone, bread knife; Mr and Mrs Woolcott, ink stand; Mrs WhewelL bag; Misses Whitson, silver breakfast tray complete; Mr and Mrs J. L. Wilson, silver tray: Mr and Mrs Wm. Wilson, silver biscuit box; Mrs and Miss Wynyard, photo frame; Mr Woodward, silver jam stand; Mr and Mrs S. Wilson (Waingaro), cheque; Mr and Mrs Whitney, pictures ; Miss Bessie Whyte (Paris), vase. L YSNER—MI DDLETO N. A pretty wadding was solemnised on February 20th, at the Little English Church, Manurewa, by the Rev. Hewlett, assisted by the Rev. Hawkins. of Bay of Islands, Miss Annie. (Dolly) Middleton, second eldest daughter of the late Riehard Middleton, Esq, of “Blinkbonnie House,” to Harold, fourth son of H. G. Lysner, EsqGisborne. The little church, which had been beautifully decorated with ferns and white flowers, lovely floral bell, under which the happy pair stood, was the work of girl friends, the church being crowded when the bride arrived at 3 p.m. She looked charming, her dress was white brocaded bengaline, trimmed with Valenciennes lace (the gift of her aunt from England); long tulle veil and orange blossom; a lovely shower bouquet, with maiden-hair ferns and long satin ends was the gift of Mrs Barkly (Manurewa). The bride’s two sisters acting as bridesmaids, wore costumes of cream coloured skirts, over which shower of hail muslin bodices beautifully trimmed with lace and cream baby ribbon, picture hats trimmed with cream chiffon, carried beautiful boquets of cream roses and cosmea. The bride was given away by her cousin, Richard Simpson, Esq, manager of the Phoenix Insurance, Wellington. The bridegroom was attended by his brother George.also the bride’s brother Percival. The gift of the bridegroom to the bride was a massive gold cabl» bracelet and pendants; to the bridesmaids. gold brooches set in saphires. The service wns choral, the “Wedding March” being played as the bridal party left the church. The wedding

was quite private, only the iiumevliate relatives of the bride and bridegroom being present. At the conclusion of the ceremony at the church, the guests were driven to “Blinkbonnie,” where Mrs Middleton received her guests at a recherche champagne breakfast. Mrs Middleton looked very well in a handsome mourning costume relic vol with jet and black and white lace ruffle, very becoming black bonnet; Mrs (Dr.) Payne, handsome black silk trimmed with cream Maltese lac”, jet, and ehiffon shoulder eape, heliotrope and black bonnet; Mrs Fie'd (Gisborne), looked handsome in grey lustre, trimmed with black velvet, bonnet to match; Mrs W. C. Walker (Ellerslie), black grenadine over liellotrope-. very becoming bonnet of heliotrope ami green; Mrs Pit tar, lovely merveilleux satin trimmed' with j. t, iMtnnet with cream roses and ostrich tips; Miss Simpson (Wellington), looked charming in cream figured delaine, long laee ruffle boa, black toque, ostrieh tips; Mrs R. Mel'allum. white pique skirt, blue brocad>d blouse, and a becoming bat to match; her sweet little girl (Kathleen), a dream in white laee and large Leghorn hat ; the 'Misses l.ysner, most becoming heliotrope costumes, white lace fichus, gem hats, Miss l.ysner being much admired; Mrs De Latour (Gisborne) looked very preffy in a grey and white costume; Mrs Johnstone, a beautiful light fawn poplin and a most, becoming hat to match, with ostrich tips; Miss Middleton in a pretty pink muslin trimmed with white lace; two younger sisters iu very becoming white muslins and picture hats; Mrs Cashel, black grenadine over black silk, bodice relieved with white chiffon and narrow black velvet, black bonnet, white osprey; Miss 1. Walker looked very well in pink muslin, floral hat to match; Miss E. Walker, white cosfume; Mrs S. Heskeih (Epsom), handsome dark blue costume, steel trimming, very becoming blue and steel toque; Miss Creagh looked very sweet in a pretty frock of French blue muslin trimmed with Valancien lace; Miss Hilliard, becoming costume of fawn lustre, shot with 'red and trimmed with red silk and braid; Miss G. Crawford, black lustre skirt trimmed bands of black velvet, creme silk blouse trimmed with chiffon. PRESENTS. Mr ami Mrs R. Simpson, silver entree dishes; the Messrs Middleton (brothers of the bride), a cheque; Mr Arthur .Rees (Gisborne), silver cruet and butter dish; Mr G. E. Cashel, silver and cut glass marmalade jar; Mr and Mrs S. Hesketh, solid silver set salt cellars; Mr J. Al. Franklin, silver sardine dish; Miss Simpson (Wellington), silver ami glass jam dish and spoon; Mrs Hanseh, pair Bohemian vases; Mr O. Creagh, silver claret jug; Mr J. Middleton (uncle of thebride), silver teapot; Mrs W. C. Walker, handsome, silver cake basket; Rev. 11. Hawkins, silver toast rack; Mrs 4s. C. Forbes, silver card tray; Mrs Long, silver and oak biscuit barrel; All's Wylde Brown, silver sugar basin; Dr. and Mrs Payne, very handsome silver and china salad bowl, spoon and fork; Miss Wylde Brown, silver salt cellars; Messrs Willis Bros., eider down quilt; Mr ami Mrs 11. Masefield, biscuit band; Mrs A. de Latour, sardine dish; Mrs Johnstone, Japanese tea set; Mr D. W. Jones, silver and ruby glass sugar basin and cream jug; Miss E. Willis, silver butter knife and jam spoon; Mrs Pickard, chutney cayle and fruit knife; Miss W. Brewer, pair vases; Miss Mary Buchanan, fancy needlework; Miss K. Middleton (sister), travelling dress and very handsome pillow shams; Miss Barkley, hand painted handkerchief sachet; Miss E. Willis, embroidered tray cloth: Miss 11. Willis, pair embroidered pillow shams; Miss Henderson, very pretty tray cloth; Miss G. Crawford, embroidered (able centre; Mrs Hanson, table doth anti centre; Mrs Carr, serviettes; .Mr and Mrs (Teagh, silver egg -land and cruet; Mr 0. M. Creagh, silver toast rack, afternoon tea spoons ami sugar tongs; Miss E. Grattan, pair painted plaques; Mrs A. McNicol, biscuit jar; Miss Ballantyne, Japanese brackets; Mrs Campbell, biscuit barrel; Mrs Robert McCallum, pair silver serviette rings; Miss l.ysner, breakfast set; Mr Henderson, set handsome jugs; Mrs Henderson, tea eaddy; Miss E. l.ysner, gery handsome wafer colour picture; Mia* Buckley, hand painted plaque;

Mrs Cashel, variety handsome fancy work; .Mr and -Mrs A. Cashel, silver hot water jug; Miss E. Willis, tray doth; Mrs F. Willis, handsome pair pillow shams; the Misses G. and N. Crawford, haiidsoiue crumb brush avxl'truy; Mrs BwH, very pretty tray; Miss M. White, fancy work clothes, etc.; Miss Grattan, afternoon tea set; Bodie Brothers, cutlery; Mrs Pittar, handsome eider down quilt; Mrs Alt. Hnyley, handsome silver cream jug; Miss Creagh, handsome Japanese vases; Miss Hilliard, silver bread fork and flower pot; Miss O. Gruttan, tray; Miss U. Grattan, pair terra eotta vases; Miss Muir, teapot; Miss Ateheson, jtair fruit dishes; Mrs Dr. Cardan, handsome fruit dish; Mrs Mclnnes, pair vases and fruit dish; Mr P. Johnstone, beautiful silver smelling salts bottle; Mrs Hill, table silver; Miss Harris, silver bread fork, platter and knife; Miss L. Tucker. stocking bag and silver bread fork; Mrs Smart, set pretty glass dishes; Miss McPhee, silver mounted umbrella; Mr and Airs Douglas Lysnßr. double - seated buggy; Mr and Mrs Fred. Lysner, duchess suite; Messrs G. Lysner and Field, set of very handsome double harness; Mrs Radmacher, fruit dishes; Miss Crawford, very pretty picture; Sirs (Rev.) Hewlett, handsome silver biscuit jar; Mr Garratt. terracotta vase; Air Reid, silver cruet; Messrs A. and J. Reid, butter dish; Miss W. White, pair fruit dishes; Miss H. Bull, egg stand and doulter; Miss Take, cheese dish; Mrs Woods, silver double jam dish; Mr Morgan, pair vases; Mr Cockerton, silver and cut glass jam dish: Miss E. Wood, pickle fork; Mr and Mrs Walters, very handsome salt sellars; Miss Norrie, Doulton cheese dish; Mr and Mrs Masefield, biscuit jar; Mr J. Muir, silver dessert spoons and forks; Mr Hanson, cutlery; Mrs Morley, pair vases; Master J. McNicol, pair vases; Mr J. Cockerton, pair cut glass jam dishes; Mr H. Muir, cutlery; Mrs Sowby. very handsome dinner service; Mr F. Simpson (Napier), set of silver egg stands and spoons; Mr R. Bull (Wellington), set silver jam spoons and butter knife; Mr T. Todd, bandsome Bible and silver butter dishes; etc., etc. There is also an abundance of house linen, drawing-room, diningroom, and bedroom suites, etc., etc., at Gisborne, where the happy couple arie to reside, about fifty more presents await them. The brothers of the bride gave cheques. The bride’s going-away dress: Electric blue coat and skirt, cream satin vest, black picture hat trimmed with pink. She looked very pretty. They went to the Lake for their honeymoon.

STEVENSON—MORTON. A quiet but pretty wedding took place on the 16th January at St. John's College Chapel, Tamaki. The contracting parties were Miss Jessie Morton, second daughter of Captain Berkeley D. Alorton, of Te Teko, Whakatane, late of Katikati and Tauranga, and Mr Rupert J. Stevenson, of Bombay, eldest son of the late Capt. R. V. T. E. Stevenson, late of Tauranga. Miss Gertie Hunter and .Miss Stevenson acted as bridesmaids, and Mr J. Wynyard supported the bridegroom, while the bride was given away by her father. The Rev. C. A. B. Watson officiated in the absence of the Rev. P. S. Smallfield. The breakfast took place at the residence of Mrs AfacCormick, Symondsstreet, file room being prettily decorated with bunting and blue and white flowers. The bride wore a travelling dress of wedgewood blue cloth faced with white silk, and a large white chiffon picture hat, trimmed with white feathers and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids wore Frenchfigured muslins over wedgewood blue and large black picture hats. They carried bouquets of hydrangeas and white flowers, and wore amethyst brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. Mrs Morton, blaek satin; and Aliss Mary E. Morton, black and white check costume, hat. to match. The presents were both numerous and costly. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a gold watch and chain. Amid showers of rice and rose leaves the happy couple left for the railway station en route for Rotorua, Taupo,

Tauranga. Katikati, and the Thames. Thence they return via Auckland to their home at Bombay. NASH—LIGHTHOLLER. Air. Charles 11. Nash, only son of Air. C. H. Nash, of Waipawa, Hawke’s Ray, was married to Janet, eldest daughter of Air. F. Liglitholler, also of Waipawa, on Wednesday last, in St. Peter’s Parish Church. The Bev. Swiuburu, the vicar, performed the ceremony, aud the bride was given away by her father, Mr. F. Lightholler. The bride was dressed in a stylish brown cloth costume, made as a coat aud skirt, and the coat opened over a cream silk vest covered with guipure lace. She wore a sailor hat. Two bridesmaids followed, wearing frocks of white, soft silk, trimmed with laee, and having pleated bodices and sashes, and Leghorn hats edged with ehiffon, and trimmed with ostrich feathers and white satin bows. The bridegroom presented them with gold brooches and bouquets of white flowers tied with white ribbons. The bridegroom was attended by Air. L. Grensidc as best man. The ceremony over, the bridal |>rirty reassembled, at the invitation of Mrs. Nash, senr., at her residence iu Ruataniwha Road, and later in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom started for their honeymoon. STOREY—HEWITT. A marriage was solemnised on the 20th just., at the Parish Church, Wairoa, between , Air Leonard Storey, of Palmerston North, and Gertrude, daughter of Mr T. Hewitt, Wairoa, Hawke’s Bay. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. Hobbs, of Hastings, assisted by the Rev. W. Butterfield. The “Wedding March’* was played on this occasion by Mr J. W. Sargisson. The bride entered the church leaning on the arm of her father, who afterwards gave her away. Her bodice and court train were of rich cream satin. Her veil was of tulle, and she wore a gold bangle set with opals, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride carried a bouquet of white flowers and maidenhair fern, the gift of the bridegroom. Her two bridesmaids' dresses Were of cream material, with gold silk sashes, and hats to match; each wore a gold brooch, and carried a handsome bouquet, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom’s best man was Mr P. Cosgrove. The relatives and personal friends were entertained in the evening by Air and Airs Hewitt. The newly wedded pair left late in the day for Napier, en route for Wellington. Airs Storey’s going-away dress was of light brown cloth, with hat trimmed to