ORANGE BLOSSOMS

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXI, Issue X, 5 September 1903, Page 695

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

IZETT—JONES. On Thursday afternoon, at Christ Church (wrote our Wanganui correspondent on August 25), a wedding was solemnised in which great interest was centred.' The bridegroom was Mr Andrew Pattie Izett, of Palmerston North, and the bride was Mrs Leonard Jones, nee McNeill. The Rev. T. B. McLean Officiated, and the service was full choral. The ehurch was beautifully decorated with white flowers and greenery. The bride, who was given away by her father, Air A. McNeil], wore a lovely gown of the palest grey silk voile, piped with white silk, box-pleated Eton coat, the vest and undersleeves of hand embroidered white cliiffon. She wore an exquisite topaz necklace, the gift of her fa<ther. Her toque was of pale grey chiffon, and crown of silver sequins, with white osprey in front. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white flowers and ferns. Mr Herbert McNeill was best man. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Hester McNeill, who wore a frock of crushed strawberry voile, with a slip of white silk under the coatee, picture hat of white chiffon, with feathers and spray of pink roses; an 1 Miss Emma Cowper, who wore a costume of crushed strawberry spotted silk lustre, vest of satin, veiled with Brussels net, cream toque. Mrs W. Collins, a sister of the bride, wore a pale apple green cloth frock, piped with white silk, hat of pale green chiffon and black daisies; Miss Cecil McNeill, black grenadine, piped with white satin, bolero coatee, with large white satin collar, vest and undersleeves of white satin, chou of green chiffon, white felt toque with violets and green chiffon; Mrs Alex. McNeill, brown cloth coat and skirt, pink silk vest, brown Velvet toque, with sequin crown, pink heath, and pretty pink heath bouquet. The three sisters of the bride carried bouquets of white heath and violets. Miss Hilda McNeill, niece of the bride, wore a cream and pink silk muslin frock, With white picture hat. The bride’s going-away dress was navy blue' serge, Russian coat, vest of white bengaline, silk, hat of green straw, trimmed with navy blue and green wings. After the

service the guests were entertained at the Ladies’ Club, where the wedding breakfast was held. The table was beautifully decorated with single yellow daffodils in tall specimen vases and low bowls of violets and primroses, with yellow draperies. Behind the table a bank of greenery and wattle gave a most artistic touch to the whole. The wedding presents, which were both numerous and costly, were arranged in the large club drawing-room upstairs, with., masses of choice spring bulbs. Amongst the many guests I noticed: Mrs Watson, in a black silk costume, with mantle of black lace, with embroidered yoke of silver, black velvet toque, trimmed with black feathers and lace; Mrs Atkinson, pale biscuit coloured gown, black hat with plumes: Miss Izard, navy blue frieze, strapped with silk to match, black and pink hat; Miss Krull, navy blue serge, strapped with crescents of black silk, blue felt hat, trimmed with velvet and a bird; Mrs James Watt wore a pale grey tucked voile, toque of violets; Mrs Greig, brown zibeline costume, Russian coat with deep collar, and relieved with white cloth applique, blue and green toque, with shaded bird; Mrs Hair, black silk gown, with handsome black mantle, with bonnet to match; Miss Hair, navy blue frock, crimson hat; Mrs E. Atkinson, green cloth coat and skirt, piped with white cloth, green toque with flowers and foliage; Miss Gifford wore a green cloth gown; Mrs Krull, rich black silk, trimmed with pompadour embroidery and lace, bonnet to match; Mrs Lomax, black satin, with Oriental embroidery, black hat with crimson velvet; Miss E. Christie, brown zibeline, burnt straw hat with fancy ribbon of cream and crimson; Mrs Christie, grey tweed, with square collar of Oriental silk, grey felt hat, with white brush; Mrs Wray, electric blue cloth, strapped with black, toque to match; Mrs Dodgshun wore a black costume; Miss Dodgshun, navy blue, black chiffon hat; Mrs H. Hole, navy blue serge, piped with green velvet," black straw hat with velvet and large steel buckle along the brim; Mrs G. Marshall, rough grey tweed, trimmed with bands and revers of blue velvet, white felt hat, with velvet and large white seagull; Miss Earle, grey tweed, flecked with white, white felt hat with ostrich feathers; Miss Cameron, black tucked silk coat, heliotrope silk skirt, toque with violets; Miss I. McLeod, tucked tussore silk, rose pink chou and belt, pink tokue; Mrs (Dr.) Innes, black cloth costume, strapped, grey toque; MraMontgomery, black silk gown, with a handsome black applique mantle, black bonnet, with touch of crimson and gold; Miss Stewart, black frock; Mrs Willie Anderson, grey tweed coat and skirt; Mrs Moore, pale fawn coloured canvas over silk, twine coloured lace collar, burnt straw hat with flowers; Mrs Lloyd Jones, black cloth costume. Russian blouse, with white silk vest, black and white hat; Mrs A. Lewis, black voile skirt, bodice of same material, with wide black insertion, showing a pink silk slip, toque with sprays of pink roses; Mrs Stewart, black costume, black hat with plumes; Miss Brewer, black skiit, rose pink silk, trimmed with insertion, black hat; Mrs Hawke, dark grey tweed, strapped, Russian blouse with cape, white silk vest, black feather hat; Mrs IT. Sargeant, black voile over silk and embroidery, black toque with chiffon and violets; Mrs Wood, black costume, trimmed with handsome collar of Maltose lace; Mrs Liffiton, green cloth coat and skirt, large collar of pompadour silk, black hat with plumes; Mrs Barnard-Brown, tabac shade of brown frock; Mrs Patterson wore a smart grey cashmere embroidered in silver, black feather hat with tulle strings; Mrs Janisch, brown frieze, piped with -white cloth, biown felt hat with touch of crimson; Mrs Cowper, black costume, black lace and silk mantle, bonnet to match; Miss N. Cowper, Royal blue silk blouse, blue cloth skirt, black picture hat; Mrs Alexander wore a beautiful gown of black and white silk; Miss Alexander, grey velvet gown, pale blue Oriental trimmings, hat of burnt straw with turquoise blue silk and shaded violets; Mrs Babbage, brown zibeline frock, with stitched cape; Mrs Eyre-Kenny, heliotrope cloth costume, toque to match; Mrs S. T. Fitzherbert, rich brocade of yellow and black, with Maltese lace; Miss Page, pale grey Eton costume, burnt straw hat with pale blue; Mrs Sheriff, dark grey gown, black hat with black and white chiffon. There were also present: Messrs Harry Cowper, Atkins, Anderson. Lippett, McNeill (2), Izard, Liffiton, Wray, F. Jones, Babbage,

H. Sargeant, Eyre-Kenny, Dr. Barnard, and others. The following is a list of the wedding presents:—Bride to bridegroom, travelling bag; bridegroom to bride, pearl crescent; Mr McNeill, cheque; Mr and Mrs A. McNeill, brooch; W. J. Izett, cheque; Miss Hester McNeill, silver belt; Mrs (J. McNeill, silver shoehorn; Mr B. McNeill, church service; Mr Herbert McNeill, bracket photograph frame; Mr Alan McNeill, Kipling’s poems; Miss Holmes (Wellington), silver-backed brushes; Mr and Mrs Calder (Melbourne), silver trinket box;'Mr and Mrs Palmer, old cliin-a bowl; Mrs Cuttield, hand-painted china cake dish; Mrs Watson and Mrs Murray Menzies, Indian embroidery; Dr. and Mrs Sanders, cat’seye hat pins and links; Miss Imlay, eat’seye brooch; Dr. Barnard, hand-painted Doulton vase; Mrs Gifford Marshall, silver-backed hand mirror; Miss Murray, china cheese dish; Mr James Izett, cheque; Mr C. Hair, silver buttonhook and glove-fastener; Mr and Mrs Hale, tall Japanese jar; Mr and Mrs James Watt, silver frame; Mrs Greig, afternoon tea cloth; Mrs Speed, Belique table ornaments; Muss Reina and Trilby Jones, engraving; Mr Harry Cowper, brass bowl; Mrs Burnett, embroidered diandkerchiefs; Mr and Mrs Lomax, silver inkstand; Mr and Mrs Arthur Lewis, hand-painted china vases; Mr and Mrs Hutton, silver crumb scoop; Miss Boyes, eard case; Mr and Sirs Sargeant, silver sauce boat; Mrs 0. Powell, Belique jug and basin; Mr and Mrs H. L Jones, purse of sovereigns; Mr, Mrs and Miss Barnicoat, palm; Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jones, silver and glass cruet; Miss Barrett and Mr D. Barrett, tea set; Mrs Henry Peake, Doulton hot water jug; Mrs McDonald, china jar; Mr Oxford, silver bon-bon dishes; Miss Handley, purse; Mrs McLean, lace collar; Miss G. Armstrong, table centre; Mr and Mrs J. T. Stewart, silver sugar basin and jug; Mr and Mrs Ramsay, jam dish; Mr Walter Jones, cheque; Mr and Mrs Watson, silver and cut-glass flower vases; Mr and Mrs Lifliton, pair of pictures; Mr and Mrs E. lifliton, Keats’ and W. Holmes’ poems; Miss Lifliton, scent bottle; Mrs Hawke, silver photograph frame; Miss Taylor, silver-topped pin box; Mrs Robertson, cloisonne pen tray; Mrs Wood, afternoon tea cloth; Miss Gifford, Belique teapot; Mr Nelson Jones, silver-backed brushes; Mrs Menzies (Wellington), Indian table centre; Mr and Mrs Atkins, Belique table ornaments; Miss Bertha Cummins, china jar; Miss Mary Young, silver and glass flower vases; Mrs and Miss Montgomerie, silver and china jam dish; Miss Midgley, tray cloth; Miss Austin, art pottery vase; Mr and Mrs Cecil Wray, reponsee copper vase; Miss Wimperis, watercolour sketch; Mr and Mrs Mawley, table and armchair; Miss Owen, sofa cushion; Mrs Copeland and Miss Montgomerie, carriage rug and jam spoons; Mrs and Miss Earle, set of carvers; Mrs Elliott, Browning’s poems; Mrs Pharazyn, and Mrs Stedman, silver bread tray; Mr N. Fitzherbert, silver pin box; Mrs Godwin, serviettes; Mrs J. Elliott Elliott, cheque; Mr Lippett, pair of silver candlesticks; Messrs. W. and A. Collins, travelling bag; Mr Benoni, white writing case; Mrs and Miss Hair, Belique jug and vase; Mrs Collins (Wellington), cheque; Mrs Hewitt, silver-backed clothes brush; Mr George Sherriff, silver claret jug and entree dishes; Mrs Barnard Brown, silver bon-bon dish; Mrs Yanish, card-ease; Mr W. L. Maule, silver hot-water jug; Mrs T. Cowie, greenstone brooch; Mrs Cowper, silver tea spoons; Miss Cowper, silver candlesticks; Miss N. Cowper, silver-topped scent bottle; Mrs Spencer, cake stand; Miss Brandin, silver salt spoons; Mr Babbage, silver and glass pickle stand; Mi’ and Mrs H. Forlong, silver sugar basin and tongs; Mr and Mrs EyreKenny, volumes of Ruskin; Miss Laird Kenny, volumes of Ruskin; Miss Laird, salt cellars; Mr and Mrs Sheriff, breakfast cups and saucers; Airs' and Miss Moore, travelling rug; Judge Kettle,

silver and cut-glass seent bottle.; Mra aud Mis. Alexander, set of carver.; Mr Eric Jones, photograph frame; Mrs W. Collins, tea gown; Mr W. T. Owen, silver-mounted bag; Mr and Miss Firth, handkerchief and glove case; Mr and Mrs J. W. Anderson, Burns’ poems; the Misses McLeod, .ilver-topped vase and ink-bottle; Miss Dodgson, silver and glass salts bottle; Mrs Krull, .liver and cut-glass flower bowl; Mrs A. Pearce (Wellington), afternoon tea cups; Miss Brewer, tablo ornaments and journal; Miss Hamilton, palm; Airs C. Izard, tea gown; Miss Roberts, lace collar; bliss Hodson, jam dish; Airs Foster. Teneriffe work tray cloth; Master H. Robinson, goldfinches; Mrs Leighbridge, afternoon tea cloth; bliss Grant, silver and gloss eau de Cologne bottle; Air R. Leece, brooch.