ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXX, Issue XXI, 23 May 1903, Page 1460

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

YOVNG —FAIR. A wedding which has been looked forward to with more than usual interest eventuated at St. John’s Church recently, when Mr J. C. Young, who has recently returned on holiday leave after three years" sojourn in South Africa, was married to .Miss lercsa Fair, daughter of Mr ,1. W. Fair, of Westport. The trouble expended on the church decorations, and the eagerness of the crowd that thronged the church and its vicinity were evidence of the exceptional popularity of the young couple. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very winsome in a lovely dress of white satin, the court train of which was festooned with chiffon an I orange blossom. and the bodice beautifully trimmed with rucked chiffon and point laee. An embroidered tulle veil, fastened by a spray of orange blossom, and a bouquet of cosmos and chrysanthemums completed a charming costume. The two senior bridesmaids. Miss ,1. Fair and Miss Nosw<n thy ( Blenheim), wore blue silk dresses, trimmed with Paris insertion and linished with collars and undersleeves of Breton net, and large black crinoline straw hats with black flumes. They also wore gold bangles, the bridegroom’s gifts, and carried particularly pretty bouquets presented by Mrs Harden. The two tiny bridesmaids, Misses F. Fair and K. Boswell, were very dainty in white silk frocks and Dutch bonnets. Tiny carried floral baskets and wore gold brooches, given by the bridegroom. Mr G. Young acted as best man and Mr •T. Fair as groomsman. Mrs Fair (the in ide’s mother) wore a handsome black silk gown, trimmed with silk Maltese lace, ami a large black hat with violets; Mrs R. A. Young (mother of the bride-

groom) looked very well in black silk, relieved with violet, and black hat with autumn leaves; while Mrs Henry Young, of Greymouth, in a purple dress with touches of blaek on the bodice, and toque to match, looked agreeably noticeable. Among the guests were Mrs Boswell, in grey voile eostume and black and pink toque; Mrs Robinson (Wellington), in red cloth eostume and blaek hat with feathers; Miss Falla, in cream voile and lace, draped toque; Mrs Sinclair, in blaek dress with Paris laee front, and large b.aek hat; Miss Sinclair, whose beautifully embroidered muslin dress and blaek chiffon hat was reminiscent of summer; Miss Kettle (Greymouth), in handsome blaek eostume and unique embroidered chiffon toque; Mesdanies Murdoch, Alarris, Enright, Hughes, J. Suisted, E. Suisted, Dart, Gattrcll, Bailie, Dalglish, Sontgen, Weston, Ewan. Furneaux, Pain, Riley, Struthers, Taylor, Miss Trumble, Messrs B. A. Young, H. Young, E. Young, R. Falla, Lowrey, Dart, E. Suisted, Weston, Enright Townson, Boswell, Dr. Mackenzie, and many others. After the ceremony the guests assembled at the residence of the bride’s parents, where good wishes were expressed and the usual toasts honoured. In the evening Mrs Fair entertained one hundred and fifty young people at a danee in the Princess Theatre, where all had a thoroughly good time. Mr and Mrs J. C. Young leave on Saturday for Wellington, en route for South Africa, where their future home is to be. The bride’s travelling dress was blue cloth with white chiffon front, and her hat of handsome blue velvet, trimmed with ospreys and laee. The presents were most numerous and suitable, the chief being: From the bridegroom to the bride, gold granny chain with greenstone heart pendant; from the bride to the bridegroom, silver-mounted walking-stick and silverbacked brushes; father of the bride, table silver and cheque; mother of bride, householod linen; Miss J. Fair, point laee collar and prayer-book; Mr G. Fair, breakfast cruet; Mr J- Fair, cheque; Air Chas. Fair, cheque; Messrs E. and A. Fair, silver toast rack; .Mr and Airs R. A. Young, inlaid table of N.Z. Woods and greenstone carver rests; Mr and Airs If. A. Young, silver entree dish: Alessrs 11. A. and 11. R. Young, South Africa, cheques; Mr G. Young, silver-mounted bread plate and knife; Air A. Young, silver card tray; Air H. Young, silver

thimble; Airs W. Robinson (Wellington), silver sugar basin: Alaster 11. Young (Greymouth), silver jewel ease; Airs MeArdle, oak and silver tray and silver teapot; Aliss Al. Nosworthy (Blenheim), silver trinket box; Mrs Coleridge Farr (Christchurch), table centre; Aiiss Taylor (Bulls), cushion cover; Air and Airs E. 1". Boswell, three volumes songs; Air and Airs Townson ebony backed brushes and pillow shams; Miss L. Townson. scent bottle; Westport Alusical Club, oak and silver biscuit barrel; Air and Airs Enright, oak and silver salad bowl; Air and Airs Kettle (Greymouth), breakfast set; Aliss Kettle, painting; Mr and Airs Weston, greenstone and silver bread server; Air and Airs Harden, greenstone pendant; Miss Brown, greenstone heart; Air and Mrs Bailie, afternoon teaspoons; Airs Hughes, greenstone brooch; Airs J. Snisted, greenstone pendant; Air and Airs Dart, book; Mr A. Wilson, Afoore’s poems; Air and Airs F. Munro, oak and silver butter dish; Air E. Y’oung, twelve photos; Air It. Mbyte, view of West Coast; Aliss Kiely, card ease; Air F. Herring (Charleston), oil painting: Airs Lander, silver toast rack; Aliss Higgins, silver candlesticks: Miss Smith, silvermounted card case; Airs Dalglish, painting; Mr and Airs E. Suisted, silver and greenstone salt swoons; Air E. Nahr, pair photo frames; Aliss Afurdoeh, painting; Mr and Airs Neve, crumb tray and brush; Mrs Sinclair. Tennyson’s poems; Aliss Sinclair, picture; Air Graham, serviette rings; Airs Mcßae (Nelson), silver mustard pot: Alessrs .1. and T. Enright, electric torch light: Mrs W.Snodgrass, honey jar: Dr. Simpson, silver and crystal jam dishes; Air and Mrs Pain, salad bowl; Dr. Alaekcnzie. silver nut dish; Air Stachan, silver hot-water jug; Captain and Mrs Furneaux, ease of silver spoons; Air and Mrs Gardner (Greymouth).greenstone bread fork; Alessrs Roche, oak tray: Alisses Atehison, lemonade jug and glasses; Aliss Son!gen. photo stand: Air and Airs W. Bright, biscuit barrel: Airs C. Malfrov (Hokitika), siilver - backed brush and button hook: Air Norris (Charleston), silver jam dish; Mr and Mrs Cottrell, cream and sugar stand; Misses Hay Mackenzie, oak tray: Airs Struthers, pickle jar: Miss Snodgrass, afternoon teaspoons; Air and Airs Kcll-

ing, silver scent bottle; Air I. Slee, silver inkstand; Aliss Riley, plaque; Miss Falla, ash tray; Mr and Airs Riley, salt cellars; Aliss Mackay, set of brushes; Airs Castle (Wellington), table centre; Miss Whyte, silver and ruby jam dishes; Mr and Mrs Rogers (Dannevirke), silver serviette rings; Air and Airs W. Blaxall, silver-mounted cut-glass vases; Miss AL Richardson, silver and ruby sugar basin; Mrs Boswell, sen., Wedgwood hot-water jug; Mrs Taylor, silver hot-water kettle; Air J. O'Kane (Wellington), set of carvers; Air Kempt-home (Hongkong), sil-ver-mounted pearl shells; Air and Mrs Price, silver jam spoons; Air Lowrey, gold curb bangle; Aliases Lempfert, song book; Alisses Greenland, butter knives; Air and Mrs J. Powell, sugar basin an! spoon; Captain and Airs Ewan, glass and silver butter dish; Aliss Gallagher, silver bread server; Aliss Al. Gardner, salt spoons; Miss Hannigan, hairpin box; Mrs Hatch, pincushion; Aliases McLean, silver shoe horn and butto i hooks; Alias Joyce, silver manicure set; Mr and Airs J. Alarris. silver eake forks, in case; Aliss A’. Alarris, silver jewel ease; Aliss Kerr, silver powder bottle; Air Falla, half dozen silver serviette rings; Air and Aliss Bird, sugar basin; Air and Airs Murdoch, greenstone and silver jam spoon.

REECE—WALKER. There was a very pretty wedding lately at Awhitu, when Air James Reece was married to Miss Ellen Walker, eldest daughter of Air and Airs T. H. Walker, of Awhitu. The Rev. C. F. R. Harrison, of Holy Trinity, Waiuku, performed the ceremony, at “Corvey,” the residence of Capt. Bollens, the bride’s uncle. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked pretty in her handsome

gown. She carried a lovely bouquet o! white chrysanthemums, Christmas roses, and maidenhair fern. The two bridesmaids were Miss May Walker and Miss Emily Bollens, who were exceedingly well dressed, both alike. Mr Ed. Reeee acted, as best man. After the ceremony about 22 invited guests sat down to a sumptuous meal, where hearty toasts were given for the future happiness of the young couple. Then followed some good musical pieces and songs. Aliss C’ruickshank was at the piano, Air T. H. Walker played the violin, and Mr Thomas Walker the clarionet. The musie was well appreciated. The younger folks had an enjoyable dance, which lasted till the small hours in the morning. All- and Airs Reece left by the s.s. Weka for Auckland on their honeymoon trip, amidst the hearty congratulations of a large number of friends, cheers being given for the future prosperity of the bride and bridegroom. ,