ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XVII, 25 April 1903, Page 1171

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

SKEATES—CUNNINGHAM. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated on Easter Monday, when Miss Hilda Cunningham was married to Mr Philip J. Skeates. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. Eerguson, in the Presbyterian Church, Devonport, which had been prettily decorated for the occasion by the girl friends cf the bride. The service was attended by a large number of people. The bride, who was given away by her step-father, was tastefully attired in a handsome dress of white flowered Bilk, richly trimmed with lace and orange blossoms; the bodice had a transparent yoke, long sleeves, transparent from the elbow. The skirt was trained and finished with numerous flounces and insertion. The toilette Was completed with a wreath of orange blossom and handsome veil and beautiful shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride was attended by four bridesmaids, the Misses Ivy and Edith Cunningham (sisters of the bride) and two little dots, Ethel and Dorothy Skeates (nieces of the bridegroom); the former wore very pretty dresses of cream crepeline with silk spots, trimmed with silk lace, large black chiffon hats and pink roses. Each carried a bouquet. The two little ones were attired in white muslin, with insertion and yellow slips, white silk hats and yellow ribbon, and carried baskets of yellow and white flowers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Edward Skeates (best man) and Mr Reginald Cunningham (groomsman). After the ceremony the guests drove to the residence of the bride’s parents, "Opawa,” Calliope-road, where afternoon tea was served. Mrs Cunningham (mother of the bride) was gowned in a handsome black silk dress, black velvet hat and roses; Mrs Skeates (mother of the bridegroom), magnilcent black silk dress, black bonnet, relieved with pink; Mrs Ernest Skeates, pretty white silk blouse, black skirt, black hat; Mrs Frank Wall, black Russian cloth, silk strapping, black velvet hat, black and white wings; Mrs Fred Cunninghom (Wanganui), blue spot zebeline tailormade costume, blue velvet hat, birds and lace; Mrs L. Cunningham, black voile skirt, blue silk blouse, trimmed with ecru insertion, large black hat with feathers and pink roses; Mrs Rothwell, grey costume and hat to match; Mrs E.

Brookes, cream tucked dress, black hat, relieved with wiute uird; Miss Bailey, black dress with handsome collarette; Miss Robertson, black voile; Miss E. Alexander, black dress, black hat; Miss Wright, tussore silk blouse, blue skirt, black hat; Miss Vena Cunningham, cream corduroy, trimmed with Maltese lace, cream silk hat; Miss Kathleen McKinley, cream silk with accordionpleated hat. The happy couple left for Kawau, where the honeymoon is to be spent, the bride’s travelling dre s being of a lovely shade of violet cloth with folds and Russian coat, black chiffon hat and feathers. Some very handsome presents were received.

On the previous Wednesday a social was held in the Foresters’ Hall, Devonport, when Mrs Cunningham entertained a few friends in honour of the approaching wedding. Dancing and music were indulged in, and vocal items were rendered by Mrs Lees and Cunningham, Miss Robertson, and Messrs Lees, Skeates (2), ana Smith. The dance music was supplied by Misses Bell, Cunningham and Gribbin and Mr Cunningham. About 60 guests were present, and all spent a pleasant evening. TURLEY—WALKER. A pretty wedding was celebrated last week in the Methodist Church, Tuakau, the bride being Miss Blanche E. Walker, daughter of an old Tuakau resident, and the bridegroom Mr Walter George Turley, second son of Mr S. Turley, Tuakau. The bride, tastefully attired in white silk, trimmed with Parisian lace, was given away by her father. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids, Miss Mabel Walker (sister of the bride) and Miss Louise Turley (sister of the bridegroom), wore handsome W’hite silk dresses with black velvet picture hats. They carried bouquets and wore gold brooches, the gift of the brijdegrooni. Mr Alfred Walker, brother of the bride, acted as best man, and Mr Thomas Turley as groomsman. After the ceremony, at which the Rev. C. Penney officiated, a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s father, and during the afternoon the happy couple left for Rotorua. There were a number of presents, and the bride was the recipient of a gold bangle from the bridegroom. On Sunday the members of the Tuakau Methodist Church presented Mr Turley with a family Bible as a mark of esteem and appreciation of his services as organist. TOY—GREENWOOD. Mr W. H. Toy, of the “New Zealand Herald” staff, was married last week to Miss Greenwood, of Mt. RoskiU. Mr Toy’s colleagues made him a handsome presentation on the eve of his marriage, and the members of the Amateur Sports Club presented him with a purse of sovereigns. Mr Toy is the secretary of that body, and his popularity in athletic circles was fully demonstrated by the cordial feeling which marked the occasion when he received the club’s gift from the hands of Mr C. Z. Clayton the other evening in the club-room. The honeymoon was spent at Te Aroha. Mr and Mrs Toy intend to reside at Ml. Roskill. LAWRENCE—CARR. A very daintily-arranged wedding was celebrated at the picturesque little ehurch of St. Andrew’s, Epsom, Auckland, on Wednesday, April 15, when Mr. Archie Bernard Lawrence, second son of Mr. Effingham Lawrence, Launceston, Tasmania, was married to Miss Nora Islay Kathleen Carr, eldest daughter of the late Mr. John Carr, solicitor, Rood Lane, London, and niece of Mr. R. Anthony Carr, of Epsom, Auckland. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion by the many friends of the bride, and the ceremony took place under an arch of flowers, from which depended a beautiful wedding bell. The Rev. F. W. Walker, of Ellerslie, officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, looked most charming in a stylish travelling gown of cream serge, trimmed with handsome white silk applique, and a white felt hot with ostrich feathers. She carried a lovely bouquet of white roses, jasmine and ferns. Miss Airini Carr (cousin of the bride) and Miss Gwendoline Lawrence (sister of the bridegroom) attended the bride, and were attired in soft white silk frocks, with Paris lace insertion and picture hnts. The bridegroom presented each with handsome pearl brooches. The bridal couple and the

guests, who were confined to the relatives of the family, were subsequently entertained at afternoon tea at “Malware,” the residence of the bride's uncle. After being showered with congratulations and good wishes Mr. and Mis. Lawrence departed amid showers of rice and rose leaves on their honeymoon tour, prior to taking up their residence at Dannevirke, Hawke’s Bay. The bride wore a stylish going-away tailor-made costume of blue cloth, and a fawn hat. Mrs. R. A. Carr (aunt of the bride) wore a pale blue cloth, with touches of dark green velvet and lace, and a dark green velvet hat. The bride and bridegroom were the re cipients of many handsome presents. LEACH—KITCHENER. A numerous congregation assembled at the Wesleyan Church, Ormondville, on Wednesday last, for the marriage of Mr C. Leach, son of Mr C. R. Leach, of Ormondville, with Miss E. Kitchener, daughter of Mr Kitchener, of Dannevirke. The chancel was beautifully decorated with tall palms and a profusion of w’hite flowers. The bridal party met at the ehurch soon after two o’clock, and although the township is not a large one, the sacred building was well filled. The bride came with her eldest brother, Mr F. Kitchener, who, in the absence of her father, gave her away. The bride looked charming in a travelling dress of dark brown material, trimmed with velvet of the same hue; and she wore a hat to match. Behiml the bride came Miss S. Kitchener and Miss Lucy Leach, the former the sister of the bride and the latter sister of the bridegroom. Mr Ernest Leach, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The Rev. J. Oliver officiated. Mr and Mrs Leach, sen., invited numerous guests for the wedding, and thither the bridal party repaired after the ceremony. The house was tastefully decorated with flowers, and the wedding presents were laid out for the inspection of visitors. Between four and five o’clock the newly-wedded couple started for their honeymoon. NE AG LE—DICKENSON. On the 14th inst., at St. Mary’s Church, Meanee, was solemnised the marriage of Mr James Neagle, of Taradale, with Miss Winifred Dickenson, only daughter of Mrs Dickenson, of Auckland. The bride, who was led to the altar by Mr R. Neagle, sen., wore a dress of white silk, trimmed with lace, orange flowers in her hair, and a tulle veil. She was attended by two bridesmaids, attired in white muslin, trimmed with yellow silk and velvet, and black hats ornamented with feathers and velvet. The bridegroom presented them with gold brooches. The bridegroom’s best man was Mr D. Neagle. The Rev. Father Cahill, of Carterton, performed the nuptial rite. After the ceremony the bridegroom’s mother welcomed the wedding party at her house, and subsequently the bride and bridegroom left for the South. JOHNSTON—BALFOUR. The marriage of Mr Charles E. Johnston, of Napier, with Miss Katherine Muriel Balfour, daughter of Mr T. W. Balfour, of Cobden-road, Napier, was celebrated recently at St. Augustine's Church, Napier. The bride wore a plain dark blue travelling dress, and her only bridesmaid was Miss Nellie Cotterill. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr J. Parker, as best man. The Rev. C. G. Tuke performed the ceremony, and the bride was given away by her father. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Johnston left for Wanganui and Taupo, where the honeymoon will be spent. Amongst the numerous wedding present were a purse of sovereigns, presented by Mr Goudy, on behalf of the firm and employees of Messrs Dalgety and Co., and also a hot water kettle with spirit lamp and stand from the bridegroom’s Spit friends. On the day of the wedding flags were flying at the Spit in honour of the event. BOCKETT—ORR.

At the residence of the bride’s parents, Papakura, the marriage was celebrated on the 13th inst., between Arthur Bockett, son of Captain Daniel Bockett, of Waikato, and Marion Jane, eldest daughter of John Orr, Esq., of Papakura. The bride was attired in rich white silk, trimmed with lace, and haring n train; she wore a tulle veil and wreath of orange blossoms; and her bouquet was the gift of the bride-

groom. The two bridesmaids were dressed in pale blue muslin, trimmed with white silk and lace; they carried baskets of roses and ferns; they wore large hats trimmed with white. The bride was given away by her father, and the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. Connor. Mr Oswald Orr acted as best man. After the reception Mr and Mi’s A. Bockett left for Wanganui. The bride's travelling dress was of blue cloth, trimmed with satin, and blue velvet hat with feathers. FITZGERALD—ISAACSON. A quiet wedding took place on the 13th inst., at AH Saints’ Church, Palmerston—that of the Rev. Otho FitzGerald, Vicar of Waipiro, Poverty Bay, and Miss Isaacson, sister of the Rev. C. H. Isaacson, Vicar of Bulls. The clergy who officiated were the Rev. C. C. Harper and the Rev. C. H. Isaacson. A reception was held at the Empire Hotel after the ceremony, and largely attended. Mr and Mrs Fitz Gerald then left for their home at Waipiro. WELLINGTON WEDDINGS. Easter weddings at Wellington included those of Mr Charles Haslam to Miss Ada Phillips, daughter of the Rev. J. Phillips, at Manaia; Mr James G. Brechin, of Konini, Pahiatua, to Miss Lillian M. Brown, daughter of Mr J. Brown, Scarborough; Mr Alec Anderson, of the Wellington Woollen Company, and captain of the Petone Rowing Chib, to Miss Jennie Sylva, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sylva, Nelson-street, Petone, Wellington; Mr Thomas Cole, Karori, Wellington, to Miss Laura Lamberton Hall, daughter of Mr E. J. Hall, Tinakori-road, Wellington; Mr Arnold Atkinson, son of the late Sir Harry

!Atk iii«<>n, to Mies Hurst hou«c, Wellington; Mr Douglas Jackson, Wellington, to Miss Elsie J). Slater, Wellington; Mr G. A. Lloyd, Sydney, to -Miss Elorenee Gardner, daughter of Mr Robert Gardner, of the Government Valuation Department at Palmerston North; Mr Olaf Lund, Marima, to Miss Isabella M. Osborn, 'Wellington; and of the Rev. Otho Fitz Gerald, son of the late Mr J. E. Fitz Gerald, C.M.G., Auditor-General and Controller in New Zealand, to Miss Gertrude Catharine Isaacson, second daughter of the Rev. S. Isaacson, Rector of Ilardingham, Norfolk, England.

MOIR—HAVEN. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at. the residence of the bride's parents, Curran-street, Ponsonby, on Thursday, April Kith, when Miss Laura K. Haven, eldest daughter of Mr J. E. Haven, was married to Dr. Peter Moir, of Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, and eldest son of Dr. James Moir, of Syinonds-street. Tire ceremony took place in the drawingroom, which was artistically deeorated ■with Howers arid greenery, the Rev. Dr. Egan being the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in her wedding robe, a,nd was attended by her sister, Miss May Haven, and Miss Lillie. Moir, sister of the bridegroom. Mr Wm. Anderson, of Stratford, acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a wedding repast, when the usual toasts were, proposed end duly honoured. The presents were numerous and beautiful. After being showered with congratulations and good wishes the happy couple departed for the South, where the honeymoon will be spent. COATES—OBERLIN-BROWN. St. Barnabas’ Chur-b, Mt. Eden, Auckland, was the centre of much interest on Wednesday, April 15, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Ruby Oberlin-Brown, eldest daughter of Mr. 11. Oberlin-Brown, " I'e Rawhiti,” Mt. Eden, to Mr William Martin Felton Coates, eldest son of Dr. Coates. “East Dean.” Mt. Eden. The church was tastefully decorated, a special feature being a large floral bell, under which symbol the. bridal couple stood during f he service. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. .1. McFarland. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very winsome in a soft, white Indian embroidered silk. The overskirt, which was tucked, and pointed in front and short at the back, fell over a deep silk embroidered flounce. The bridal veil was arranged in soft folds over a spray of orange blossoms, and she earned a lovely bouquet of gilder roses and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold hoop ring set with pearls. The youthful maid of honour was Miss Doris Oberlin-Brown (sister of the bride), who was daintily froeked in soft white silk, and a Dutch bonnet covered with lace, and she carried a spray bouquet. Mr Eustace Coates officiated as best man, and Master Bertie Oberlin-Brown as groomsman. After the ceremony the Rev. E. J. McFarland presented

the bride with the Prayer-book from which the marriage service had been read. Many beautiful presents were received, and after congratulations and a wedding breakfast the happy couple left amid a shower of rice for their honeymoon trip, the bride wearing a navy tailor-made costume and a cornflower blue tucked chiffon hat. Mr and Mrs Coates will take up their residence at Roto-o-rangi, Waikato. Mrs Ober-lin-Brown (mother of the bride) wore a navy' silk, with Maltese laee; Mrs Coates was in a rich black Ottoman silk skirt and heliotrope silk blouse, with Iloniton laee, and a black hat with touches of pink; Mrs Batty, cream satin blouse, black voile skirt, beaver hat with cream; Miss Oberlin-Brown, violet skirt and silk blouse, black and white hat; Mrs Leslie Mair, navy serge tailor-made costume, bright blue hat with grey birds; Miss Mabel Coates, brown costume, brown felt hat; Mrs Heather, handsome black silk, black hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs Riee, black silk voile, with Paris laee insertion; Mrs Chatfield, black silk, black toque; Airs W. Heather, blue coat and skirt, black hat, with green silk and black pansies; Misses Rice (3), Browne, Mr and Mrs Marriner, Mr and Mis A. Aitkin, "and Mrs and the Misses Dawson.