ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXVI, Issue XVIII, 4 May 1901, Page 848

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

BROUGH TO X—TA NFI ELD. " The marriage of Miss Myra E. Tanfield. youngest daughter of the late Mr S. Tailfield. Devonport, and Mr W. C. Broughton, fifth son of the late Mr J. Broughton. Merivale, Christchurch. was solemnised at the home of the bride on Tuesday, 23rd April. The bride was given away by her eldest brother, Mr A. Tanfield (of Tanfield, Potter <t Co.f. Misses Lillewall and Jones attending as bridesmaids, and Mr N. Tanfield (brother of the bride) filled the position of best man. The presen’s were numerous and useful. The bridegroom presented the bride with a handsome gold wateh and chain, and the bridesmaids with gold brooches with stone settings. At the elose of the ceremony Mr G. 11. Broughton played the Wedding March, and the party filed out to a sumptuously laid breakfast table in the centre of which was a “fourdecker’ wedding cake (supplied by Mr Geo. Johnston). An hour was spent in general conviviality, interspersed with musical items, and the happy couple left for their home at Pahiatua, Wellington. McVICAR—DENHOLM. On April 24th, at the Port Presbyterian Church. Napier, the marriage took place of Mr Malcolm McVicar and Miss E. L. Denholm, a daughter of Mr W. Denholm. The bride, who looked well in a travelling dress of light blue, relieved with cream, and a pretty picture hat. carried a lovely bouquet of white flowers and maidenhair fern. She was attended by three bridesmaids, one of whom was in cream silk, and the others in blue and biscuit-colour. They .were Misses K. McVicar, O. Derbyshire, and D. Denholm, and they also carried prettily-arranged bouquets. The best man was Mr Gilbert Fletcher. BUTTIMORE—STAIBMAX D. At the Napier Cathedral on Wednesday, April 24th. a pretty wedding took place between Mr R. F. Buttimore and

Miss A. E. Stairmand. The bride wore a lovely dress of white silk, and the customary veil and orange blossoms. The two bridesmaids, Miss G. Stairmand (sister of the bride) and Miss Kraus, were in dainty dresses of cream silk, with white hats to match. The bridegroom is a son of Mr R. Buttirnore, of Auckland, and the bride a daughter of the late Mr W. Stairmand, of Napier. KIVER—SIIARMAN. A quiet little wedding was celebrated nt St. Mary’s, Addington, on Wednesday last, when Mr Walter Kiver (Christchurch) was married to Miss Sharman (England). The bride looked exceedingly well in a soft white silk, trimmed with chifion, lace and orange blossoms. She wore a long veil and wreath and carried a lovely shower bouquet, and was given away by her uncle, Mr J. T. Bell. Her eousin, Miss Bell, was the only bridesmaid, who also wore white and white picture hat, and carried a lovely bouquet of cornflowers. The bridegroom was accompanied by his brother as best man. After the ceremony the wedding party were entertained at afternoon tea at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. T. Bell, Addington, when among the guests were Mrs Kiver (mother of the bridegroom), Misses Kiver, Rev. W. S. and Mrs Bean, and Mr and Mrs C. Wiggins. CARROLL—SCOTT. A quiet wedding was solemnised on Wednesday, April 24th, at “Glenalvon,” Shelly Beach Road (the resilience of the bride), the happy couple being Mr. H. A. .Carroll, of Hawera, anti Miss Mabel Scott, third daughter of the late Mr. Andrew Scott. The Rev. R. F. Macnieol officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. Walter Scott) was attired in a travelling gown of reseda green eloth, and carried a lovely bouquet of cosmea and maidenhair fern and asparagus. Miss Mildred Scott, who was bridesmaid, wore a becoming heliotrope silk bodice and black figured silk skirt. Mr. Percy Scott, attended Mr. Carroll in the capacity of best man. After the ceremony the guests (confined to immediate friends and relations) adjourned to the din-ing-room, where light refreshments were served, the table being prettily decorated with cosmea and greenery. Miss Scott (sister of the bride) wore a dainty white and black silk blouse and black silk skirt; Miss Elsie Scott, blue silk: Mrs. W. J. Rees, biack brocade. white chiffon vest; Miss Gwenda Rees, black skirt, light silk blouse; Mrs. Finlayson, black silk; Mrs. J. W. Oxley, blacl< silk, white chiffon fichu; Mrs. Van Breda, black silk skirt, primrose silk blouse; Mrs. Patterson, black silk, point lace trimmings; Misses May and Jeanie Rees, pretty light frocks: Miss E. Oxley’, dark skirt, silk blouse; her sister wore a pretty light blouse and dark skirt. EVERED—JOHNSTON. A large number of friends assembled in St. Mary’s Cathedral, Parnell, on the 24th April, to witness the marriage of Mr. Nut-combe Evered, son of Captain Evered, R.N., Somer-

Betshire, to Miss Mary Kathleen Johnston, fourth daughter of the Rev. Canon Johnston, of Fort Johnston, County Monaghan, Ireland, and Hillside, Katikati. The eeremony was performed by the Rev G. Mac Murray, vicar, and Mr. Leslie Hunt presided at the organ. The bride, who arrived on the arm of her brother, Mr. Frank Johnston, was prettily dressed in soft white silk, trimmed with lace, embroidered tulle veil, and sprays of orange blossoms. Her younger sister, Miss Isabel Johnston, who attended as briedsmaid, was attired in white brocade, lace zouave jacket, with touches of bright yellow, black and yellow picture hat. Both carried lovely bouquets, the gift of the bridegroom (arranged by Mr. G. Maekay, Queen-street). Mr. Evered was accompanied by Mr. Walter Johnston, who satisfactorily fulfilled the duties of best man. After the eeremony the wedding party adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents, where hospitality was dispensed to the numerous guests by Canon and Mrs. Johnston. The happy couple left for the Thames early in the afternoon, en route for Te Puke, before taking up their residence in Waihi, where Mr. Evered holds a position of trust under the Waihi G.M.Co. The presents were numerous and very handsome, both the young people having a large circle of friends in the Upper Thames district. Amongst those at the wedding we noticed Mrs. Johnston, black brocade, pink and gold bonnet; Miss Johnston, grey and pink costume, hat to match; Mrs. Mulgan, black satin and pink, stylish toque; Miss Persse Murphy, green costume; Mrs. 11. P. Barry and Miss Lofthouse (Waihi), handsome brown costumes; Mrs. Andrews, black and white; Mrs. L. Frost, black and pink: Mrs. G. Morris, brown, hat to match: Misses Mulvany, black costumes: Miss Ansley. white, blue picture hat: Miss Connell, white and blue: Miss K. Connell, white; Miss Sylvia Andrews, pretty pink frock, large white hat; etc. NEW ZEALAND WEDDINGS IN NEW SOUTH WALES. One or two weddings have taken place in Sydney lately in which one of the contracting parties has been w’ell known in their own locality in New' Zealand. HEMERY—CHISHOLM. The many friends in Auckland of Mr Chas. Hemery, so well known in cricketing circles, will be interested to hear of his marriage to Miss Beatrice Chisholm, daughter of Mr J. N. Chisholm, of Wellington. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother. Mr Chisholm, of Rockhampton (by whom she was subsequently given away), was dressed in a pretty costume of white silk, with the customary wreath and veilThe bridesmaids were Miss Flo. Chisholm (sister of the bride) and Miss Grace Walker, who were attired in white hailstone muslin dresses, and wore gold bangles, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridal party drove to Astley Bank, Petersham, the residence of Mr David Walker, where a reception was held. The happy

couple, who were the recipients of numerous presents, spent their honeymoon at Katoomba. HAM MOND— PROCTOR. The marriage of Miss Maud Proctor, youngest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Proctor, of Oamaru, New Zealand, with Mr J. W. Hammond, of Bega, N.S.W., was celebrated in 8. James’ Church of England. King-st., Sydney. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. I. Carr-Smith. The bride was given away by Mr J. S. Paton, and the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr R. M. A. Hammond. The bride wore a costume of cream silk, the bodice tucked and trimmed with embroidered chiffon and baby ribbon, veil and coronetof orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet and wore a diamond and ruby ring, gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Misses Eppsie and Thetis Hammond (sisters of the bridegroom), and Miss Iris Murett. The former wore cream silk, trimmed with chiffon and lace, with white Leghorn hats, trimmed with chiffon, tips, and cream silk. The latter wore a white silk dress trimmed with Valenciennes lace and insertion, white felt hat, trimmed with white silk and tips. They each carried bouquets of pink roses, with blue and white streamers, and wore gold initial rings, gifts of the bridegroom. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Paton received the guests at breakfast at the Elite Hall, Queen Victoria Markets, when the usual toasts were honoured. Later in the evening .Mr and Mrs Hammond left for their honeymoon 'at Como, the bride’s travelling costume being a tailormade navy blue cloth, with white feather boa and hat to match. SHARP—ISAACS. St. John’s Church, Darlinghurst, was, on the 17th, the scene of a pretty wedding. Canon Pain performed the ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated with palms, greenery, and white flowers. The bride was Miss Nellie Isaacs, second daughter of the late Major A. E. Isaacs, of Auckland, N.Z., and the bridegroom Mr Percy G. Sharp, son of the late Mr G. Sharp. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr C. T. Harris, looked charming in a handsome gown of duchess satin, trimmed with Brussels lace and accordeon-pleated chiffon; wreath of orange blossoms, and tulle veil. She carried a bouquet of choice flowers, and wore a pearl necklet and diamond pendant. The bridesmaids were Miss Lilian Isaacs and Miss Doris Harris. They wore white silk muslin, richly trimmed with lace, black velvet hats. They carried muffs made of chrysanthemums and autumn leaves, which, with bangles and brooches. Were the bridegroom’s gifts. Mr A. Sharp was groomsman. After the ceremony the bride’s mother held a reception at her residence, Haere-Mai, Rushcutter’s Bay. The honeymoon is being spent at tbe mountains. The bride’s travelling gown was of grey cloth, trimmed with white chiffon, black picture hat with plumes.