Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue II, 9 January 1904, Page 44

Orange Blossoms.

COLLINS—BECK. At the Sacred Heart Church, Wellington, on December 19, a very pretty wedding took place, when Mr. Robert W. G. Collins, eldest son of Colonel Collins (Assistant Secretary to the Treasury) .was united to Miss Olive Mary Beek, daughter of the late Mr, Richard Beck, of Greymouth. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Father Lewis, administrator, assisted by the Rev. Father Kimbell (a college chum of the bridegroom). The bride was attended by three bridesmaids—Miss Winnie Richardson, Miss Eveline Collins (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Vera Snowball, of New Plymouth (cousin of the bridegroom). Mr. F. C. Hjorring acted as best man, and Mr. Reg. Collins, of Wanganui (brother of the bridegroom) as groomsman. The bride, who looked most charming, was given away by her brother, Mr. W. Beck. She wore a handsome gown of ivory satin, the bodice prettily arranged with a berthe of Limerick lace, fastened with sprays of orange blossom; an accordion-pleated chiffon yoke and graceful hanging' sleeves with chiffon under sleeves. The skirt and long train were trimmed with vandyke chiffon flounces, edged with bebe ribbon. She wore a wreath of orange blossoms and tulle veil, and carried a handsome shower bouquet. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Colonel Collins, where a large gathering of friends assembled to tender their good wishes, and congratulations to the happy couple. Nothing that could add to the comfort of the guests was wanting. Gaily decorated with flags of all nations, was a large marquee, in which the tables were laid out with all the delicacies of the season. The Right lion. R. J. Seddon, Premier, ■who was present with his family, proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom in felicitous terms, wishing them si bright and happy future. He referred in kindly terms to the esteem in which the bride and bridegroom were held by a very large circle of friends, and con-

eluded by wishing them many years of happiness together. Early in the afternoon the happy couple left for the North, amid hearty good wishes and showers of rice. The going-away dress was a smart tailor-made costume of grey cloth, with white silk collar and hat to match. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a valuable gold watch and chain, also a pearl and sapphire and ruby spray brooch. To the chief bridesmaid he gave a beautiful pearl and turquoise pendant and chain, and to the other bridesmaids a handsome gold band bangle, each embossed with the initials of the bride ami bridegroom. The presents were very numerous and beautiful, coming from all parts of the colony, and were much admired by the many friends present. The bridesmaids wore cream voile dresses, trimmed with lace and insertion and eau de nil sashes, and large chiffon hats. The mother of the bridegroom received in a handsome black broche, trimmed with white lace, and a most becoming hat. Miss Collins wore a charming dress of cream voile, trimmed with lace and chiffon, and a stylish black hat. Mrs. Beck, the mother of the bride, was gowned in a rich black satin and black hat, trimmed with lace. Many beautiful costumes were worn by the ladies present. It may be worthy of note that Mr. Collins served in South Africa as lieutenant of the Fourth New Zealand Contingent, and was severely wounded in the left forearm at Ottoshoop. The injury was such as to prevent him taking up the Imperial commission granted to him. lie is, however, still an Imperial officer, His Majesty the King having granted him a commission in his “Reserve of Officers.” On their return from their honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Collins take up their residence at their new house, "Ottoshoop,” Newtown. HIRST—SHORT. A very pretty wedding, which created considerable interest, was celebrated at Te Aroha Wesleyan Church on Christinas Day, when Miss Nellie Short and Mr. Hedley J. Hirst, eldest son of Mr. S. D. Hirst, were married. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. Norrie, cousin of the bride, assisted by the Rev. C. Abernethy. The happy couple stood beneath a prettily decorated wedding bell. The bride wore a dainty frock of cream Oriental silk, with transparent yoke, and trimmed with insertion and orange blossoms. A slightly trained skirt, delicately shirred and trimmed with rich insertion, a coronet of orange blossoms, and handsome embroidered veil, gave an effective finish. The bride also wore a beautiful gold crescent brooch, set in rubies and pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a lovely shower bouquet of Canterbury bells and marguerites. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Olive Short, her "sister, and Miss Ivy Hirst, sister of the briilegroom, who looked charming in champagne-coloured silk dresses beautifully trimmed wtih lace; stylish picture hats. They also carried shower bouquets. The bridegroom’s gifts to the bridesmaids were jewelled band rings. As the wedding party was leaving the church the “Wedding March” was played by Miss Mabel Hirst. After the ceremony a reception was held by Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Hirst. The wedding presents were both numerous and costly, giving evidence of the popularity of the bride and groom. During the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Hirst left for Auckland via Thames. The bride's travelling dress was of fawn flaked canvas voile, made over pink, trimmed with twine-coloured medallions; handsome lace collarette and broche silk front, with picture hat to match. ‘ Among the dresses worn by guests were: Mrs. Short, cream cashmere costume, trimmed with white satin, white hat with ostrich tips, relieved with pink; Miss Grace Cochrane, cream muslin, blue trimmings; Miss Wilson, handsome black voile skirt, heliotrope blouse, trimmed with insertion, floral hat with autumn leaves; Miss Cornish, white costume, trimmed with pink, large picture hat; Miss Morrell, white costume, relieved with pale blue, picture hat; Mrs. Hirst (the bridegroom’s mother), black merveilleux silk, guipure trimmings; silk net bolero, black hat with chiffon, ostrich feathers and pink roses, point lace stole; Mrs. H. Hirst, senr., black silk, chiffon cape, point lace collar, black bonnet with cream roses; Mrs. S. A. Hetherington, cream silk voile over pink, cream silk embroidered coffee coat, white chiffon hat with ostrich feathers, and spray of blue flowers; Miss Mabel Hirst, pink floral inuslin, trimmed with insertion and medallions, and much shirr-

ed, picture hat with pink roses: Mrs. W. Hetherington, handsome black silk voile, trimmed with jet and sequins, lace stole, black hat of sequins, with cardinal roses: Mrs. J. A. Cochrane, cream tussore silk, shirred and trimmed with insertion, floral hat; Mrs. Reid, stylish fawn costume, muchly shirred pink silk vest, pale lace chiffon hat. K EBBELL—COTTIER. In St. Mary’s Church, New Plymouth, on December 23rd, the marriage of Mr G. M. Kebbell, eldest son of Mr G. M. Kebbell, of Wellington, and Miss IvyGertrude Cottier, took place, Rev. ]?. G. Evans officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dainty white gauged silk, trimmed with lace and orange blossoms, finished with the orthodox veil. She carried a lovely shower •'bouquet. The bridesmaids. Misses M. Beane and PoppyMills, wore very pretty frocks of white insertioned muslin, and carried pink and blue flowered baskets respectively. Mr W. C. Weston acted as best man, and Mr Robertshaw as groomsman. The “Wedding March” was played by MrFletcher, organist of St. Mary’s. After the ceremony- Mr and Mrs Cottier entertained their guests at their pretty residence, “Mona,” Carrington-road. The bride’s trar elling dress was a very pretty grey flecked tweed costume, cream laee front, black picture hat: Mrs Cottier wore a handsome black silk, cream silk front; Mrs Beane, grey ami black costume, trimmed with cream silk; Mrs Mitchell, sage green and eream costume; Mrs. Gregles, cream silk blouse, black skirt,, pale blue chiffon toque; Miss McDonald (Inglewood), cream silk and laee blouse, dark skirt, cream hat; Miss Muellie (Wanganui), pretty pale blue crash costume, trimmed with cream, flat en suite; Mrs. R. Cock, black and pink costume; Miss Cock, salmon pink and white delaine blouse, black voile skirt, hat to correspond; Mrs, Home, pink and blue flowered delaine, pretty cream feathered hat; Mrs. Bedford,, white; Mrs. Quilliam, black silk and laee, pale green chiffon toque; Miss Quilliam, forget-me-not blue delaine, hat en suite; Mrs. J. Avery, black silk grenadine, black and white bonnet; Miss F. Avery, pretty eream tucked and insertioned silk blouse, black skirt, cream hat trimmed with pink flowers; Miss A. Avery, grey voile, pink flowered silk front, black and white hat; Mrs. C. T. Mills, pink flowered delaine, blouse, black silk skirt; Miss Black, pretty grey gauged voile costume, black hat. BELL—WILLIAMS. At St. Matthew’s Church. Auckland, on January 5, the marriage of Mr Cyril F. Bell, son of Mr W. T. J- Bell, of North Shore, and Miss Williams, daughter of Mrs Williams. of “The Willows,” Wynyard - street, Auckland, was celebrated. The ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. W. E. Gillam, vicar if the parish, was very quiet, only the immediate relatives of the bride and bridegroom being present- Mr and Mrs Bell subse-

quently left for Okoroire and Rotorua, where the honeymoon will be spentLast week the clerical staff of the Campbell Ehrenfried Co. presented Mr Bell with a very haijdsomc set of silver-mounted earvers. Mr Bankart, the secretary of the company, who made the presentation, referred in very nice terms to the relations which existed between Mr Bell and the staff, and wished him and his bride every happiness and all prosperity. Air Bell Suitably raplieci- Both Mr Bell and Miss Williams, being well-known and popular, were the recipients of many handsome presents.