ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue II, 12 July 1902, Page 108

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

BONE—OAKENFULL. On the Ist inst.,, at St. Peter’s Church, Waipawa, was celebrated the marriage of Mr Arthur Leonard Bone, of Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay, with Rose, eldest daughter of Mr George Oakenfull, also of Waipawa. Four bridesmaids awaited the bride's arrival, wearing costumes of white muslin, trimmed with ribbon and laee, straw hats ornamented with ribbon and plumes. Eaeh carried a bouquet of white flowers, and wore a sapphire and diamond brooch (the gifts of the bridegroom). The bride, who came with her father, was dressed in white silk, trimmed with handsome lace and satin ribbons, a few sprays of orange blossoms being arranged in her hair, covered by a veil of Brussels net. Mrs Oakenfull, mother of the bride, was wearing a costume of black brocade, with white silk waistcoat. Mr Ernest Bone acted as best man. The officiating clergyman was the Bev. F. W. Martin. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride’s parents. DAVIES—SHAW. A wedding which created a great deal of interest locally- took place at Tauwhare on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Mr D. Davies, of Tamahere, fourth son of the Mr Bryan Davies, of Pendoylan, Cambridge, South Wales, and Miss Agnes Caldwell Shaw, eldest daughter of Mr

Jas. Shaw, of Tauwhare. The bride ■wore a becoming dress of lavender silk, trimmed with white silk, and was accompanied by her sister Janet as bridesmaid. Mr S. Shaw acted as best man. Mr and Mrs Davies left for the Thames to spend their honeymoon. PL UMTR EE—EDG EC UM BE. A pretty wedding eventuated at Ngaruawahia yesterday (Wednesday), when Miss Edgecombe, eldest daughter of the late Mr F. H. Edgecumbe, was married to Mr Frank Plumtree, of Stratford. The ceremony was performed by the Vicar, Rev. H. Mason, and was a choral one. The bride, who was attended by Misses Salmon, cousin of the bride, and North, L'e Avvamutu, wore a trimmed dress of primrose silk, trimmed with silk chiffon and applique, with the orthodox vei-1 and orange blossoms. She also carried a shower bouquet. Both bridesmaids carried pretty baskets of pink and white flowers, and wore gold bangles with hearts of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, whose present to the bride was a gold muff chain and* watch. Mr Snelling acted as best man. After the wedding breakfast, which was held at the Delta Hotel, Mr and Mrs Plumtree left for Stratford, their future home. GREENBANK—TOWNSHEND. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, Auckland, on Monday, June 30th, when Miss Audrey Brenda Townshend, eldest daughter of the Hon. G. E. Townshend, of North Shore, and grand-daughter of the late Rev. Lord George Townshend, was married to Mr John Greenbank, eldest son of W. Greenbank, Esq., of Hokitika. The Rev. T. Eykyn was rhe officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked eharming in a travelling gown of navy blue cloth, with a white tucked silk vest, and a point lace collar, blue hat trimmed with feathers and silk to harmonise, and she carried a lovely white shower bouquet. Miss B. Bonner was the maid of honour, and was attired in a Coronation red velvet blouse, with point lace collar, and a black skirt, hat en suite. A shower bouquet .of yellow daisies mingled with leaves completed her costume. Mr Leonard Greenbank acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the wedding repast, when the usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured. Later Mr and Mrs Greenbank left on their honeymoon, the latter wearing a smart black cloth Eton coat and skirt, and sailorhat. The presents, it may be added, were noticeable for their beauty, usefulness, and value. The Hon. Mrs G. F. Townshend wore black silk; Hon. Mrs H. Townshend, blaek silk, black velvet coal, black hat; Mrs Clark, black silk dress, black and white hat, black cape; Miss Clark, brown dress, scarlet hat; Miss Bonner, brown dress and brown hat; Miss E. Jenkins, blaek glace silk, with black lace bolero; Miss M. Jenkins, black skirt, ruby velvet blouse.