Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIII, Issue XVI, 15 October 1904, Page 24

Orange Blossoms.

HOLLOWAY—KA Y NEK. A bright and exceedingly pretty wedding. in which great interest was taken in .Kelson and Stoke, was celeb.iated on September 20 at St. Barnabas’, Stoke, which was prettily and appropriately decorated for the occasion by the friends of the bride, Miss Florence Ettie Rayner, only daughter of Mr. C. J. Rayner, of Otnmaraina, Stoke, and granddaughter of the late Mr. Thomas Rayner, of Kingsholm, Gloucester, England. The bridegroom was the Rev. A. R. S. Holloway, eldest son of Mr. .1. Holloway (for many years manager of Hie Bank of New Zealand, Nelson), and nephew of Archdeacon Thorpe, of Christchurch. The* ceremony was performed by (he bishop of the diocese, assisted by the Rev. J. .Meyer, vicar of the parish. The clergy were also represented by the Re vs. Kempthorne, Baker, and Canon Lucas. The service* was choral, and Miss Marsden, who presided at the organ, played Mendelssohn’s "Wedding March” and other appropriate music. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked graceful and pretty in a beautiful gown of white crepe de chine, trimmed with accordion pleated chiffon, court train of while brocaded silk, and particularly beautiful veil, embroidered and designed by herself. She carried a lovely shower bouquet of white* azaleas, hyacinihs, and clematis, tastefully made by Miss Renwick Robertson. The bridesmaids were Miss M. Peacock (Ponsonby, Auckland), Miss Renwick Robertson, anel Miss Netta Holloway (sister of the bridegroom). They were gowned and looked charming in pale blue mousseline' de soie, relieved with black, handsome large black hats. Mr. J. Deek acted as best man. anel the groomsmen were Dr. Mules and Mr. Houlker. The wedding party also included ’ Mr. ami Mrs. Holloway, parents of the bridegroom, Mrs. C. J, Rayner, mother of the bride, Mrs. Laing (New Plymouth), Mr. L. T. Rayner (Sydney). brother of the bride, Miss Thorpe (Mount Eden, Auckland), cousin of the bridegroom, ami Mr. North (Geraldine, Canterbury). The pretty little church was filled by friends of the bride and briilegroom. all parts of the district and most of the other provinces of New Zealand being represented, and they wero afterwards entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Rayner at 1 heir beautiful residence, "Otumaiama.” Mrs. Rayner was dressed in a very handsome black brocaded silk dress and floral bonnet. The bridal cake was quite a work of art. It was in three tiers, and was most artistically ornamented by Miss Thorpe. After it was cut, the Bishop of Nelson, in a happy speech, proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom. The latter suitably re-

sponded, and afterwards proposed the healths of the bridesmaids, Mr. Deek replying. The wedding presents numbered considerably over 100, and included many cheques, also a presentation from the teachers and scholars of the St. Barnabas’ Sunday-school, in which the bride bad taken great interest for many years. Amongst the guests were: 'l'lie Bishop of Nelson and Mrs. Mules, Dr. Mules, Rev. and Mrs. Baker. Rev. and Miss Kempthorne, Rev. Canon and Mrs. Lucas, Rev. J. Meyer, Mr. and Miss .1. Langley-Adams. Mr. Barnieoat tl’almersotn North), Miss Barmccat, Mrs. Hunter-Brown, .Mr.. Mrs., and Miss Beatson, Mrs. Black. Mr. 11. Beatson. Miss Coek, Mrs. Calders, Mr. and Mrs. \V. W. de Castro. Mrs. and Miss Cuthbertson, Miss Al. Duff. Mr. Deek, Mr. rfnd Mrs. Fox, Mr., Mrs., and Miss N. Holloway, Miss Harkness, Mr. Houlker, Mrs.and the Misses dines. Miss Nina Jones, Mrs. and the Misses Ledger, Mrs. Langbeiu, Mrs. Laing (New Plymouth), Miss Marsden, Mrs. and the Misses Martin, Mr. North (Geraldine, Canterbury), Mr. 11. O'Bsirne, Mrs. Ponsonby (Wellington), Miss M. Peacock (Auckland), Miss F. Fike. Mr. ami Mrs. Pointon, Mrs. Renwick, Miss Renwick Robertson, Mrs. and Miss Richmond. Miss Rutherford (Marlborough), Mr. and Mrs. E. Saxton. Mr. B. Saxton, Mrs. and Miss Trolove, Misses Talbot, Miss Thorpe (Auckland), Mrs. Tomlinson, .Mrs. Ward (Wellington). WILLIAMS—CREAGMILE. A very dainty wedding was celebrated at the Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, Auckland, on Monday morning, when Miss Vivian .Muriel Creagmile, elder daughter of Mr. Charles Creagmile, Devonport, was married to Mr. Walter Beauchamp Williams, of Wanganui. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. AL Devenish, Mrs. Percy Ward presiding at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very pretty in a soft white, silk voile, with folds on the skirt at intervals, and satin ribbon slightly puffed down the seams. The bodice had a fichu composed of chiffon folds, arranged round the transparent chiffon yoke, which was dotted with lace motifs. She wore a becoming white satin straw upturned hat, with gauged chiffon brim, and carried a

lovely shower bouquet witli ribbon streamers with silver monogram on the ends. The beauty of this toilette was intensified by the artistic simplicity of its style. The bridegroom presented her with a necklet of rubies and pearls. Miss Nora Creagmile anil Miss Queenie Williams attended as bridesmaids, and looked charming in cream voile frocks trimmed and inserted with lace, and wore large black picture hats with ostrich feathers. They carried bouquets of pink and cloth of gold roses tied with pink streamers, and wore gold cable bracelets, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Warren officiated as best man, and Mr. Stanley Williams as groomsman. After the ceremony the guests partook of the wedding repast, when the usual toasts Were proposed and duly honoured. Tn the afternoon the young friends of the bride wero entertained at afternoon tea. The presents, which were handsome. included everything the most exacting bride could desire. Numerous congratulatory telegrams were received during the afternoon by the bridal couple. Mrs. Creagmile (the bride’s mother) wore an effective, reseda green and white spotted silk voile, with black lace applique, and a white hat trimmed with black poppies and pale blue chiffon; Mrs. Williams (the bridegroom’s mother) was attired in a handsome black silk striped voile, blaek and silver bonnet. with touches of heliotrope and a white chiffon ruffle and stole ends; Mrs. E. W. Alison, stylish navy and large white spot voile, with ecru lace yoke.black velvet plumed hat; Miss Alison, pretty cream voile over pale blue silk, blaek picture hat : Mrs. Frank Burgess, handsome black voile, with ecru lace Victorian yoke, blaek upturned hat; Mrs. Hayward Chapman, black striped grenadine gown, white Victorian bonnet trimmed with black velvet and white ostrich plumes, cream chiffon pelerine; Miss Chapman, very pretty biscuit voile, inset with lace, black Gainsborough hat; Mrs. Devenish, black figured gown, cream lace collar, and blaek toque; Mrs. Alynott, handsome black voile with frilled skirt, and cream lace motifs on bodice, blaek plumed hat, and white ostrich boa; Mrs. J. J. Boak. smart navy cloth costume, with cream silk facings, and navy felt turban toque; Mrs. Duder, black cloth gown, and becoming black toque with touches of white; Miss Mollie Garrett, cream silk blouse, blaek skirt, and blue sash, black uicture hat, .

BYGUM—ORR. The marriage of Mr. Ralph Arnold By* gum, of Parkhurst, Waikaremoana, Wairoa, to Miss Bessie Faiekney Orr, only child of Mrs. Orr, of Lewis Villa, Napier, took place at the residence of the bride's mother, on the sth inst. The bride was attended by her eoiisin (Miss Bessie Orr, of Gisborne) as bridesmaid. She wore a dress of dainty white muslin, trimmed with. lace, and a large white st'avv hat, veiled with lace and ornamented with white ostrich feathers. The bride wore a dress of soft white voile, draped with laee. She had a wreath of orange blossoms, and a tulle veil. Mr. Ernest Twigg was best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. A. Asher. SMITH—SMITH. At Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga, last week, Miss Florence Smith, second daughter of Mr. E. L. Smith, proprietor of the Star Hotel, Tauranga, and Mr Ernest Louis Smith, second son of Mr A. L. Smith, dentist, of Hobsonstreet, Auckland, were married by the Rev. Wm. Goodyear (C.M.S.). Miss T. Smith was the bridesmaid. Mr I<. L. Smith, brother of the bride, was the groomsman. The church was nicely deeorated by the members of the choir,' of which the bride was a member, and the service was choral throughout. After the ceremony the couple left for Rotorua, where the honeymoon will be spent. They intend to live in Auckland. HEIFORD—NEAGLE. At St. Mary’s Church, Meanee, Napic", or October 4, the marriage took place of Mr. Walter Heiford (son of the late Mr. R. Heiford) and Miss K. Neagle daughter of Mr. R. Neagle), the Rev. Father Macdonald officiating. The bride wns attired in pale grey voile, trimmed with lace, a large and becoming hat to match. She carried a bouquet of white tlovvei's. The two bridesmaids’ dresses were of white liberty silk, trimmed witli cream laee, and they wore fancy straw, hats, with roses. They carried bouquet:: of the same flowers. Mr. P. Neagle was best man. On leaving for the honeymoon, which will be spent in Wanganui. the bride wore a well-fitting dresa of blue cloth, with waistcoat of white brocade, and straw hat, with Til.iek and ecru laee wings. BEAR—PULHAM. The marriage of Miss Ixie Fulham, youngest daughter of the late Air W. 11. Fulham, to Air Harold Bear, of Normandy, took place in St. Columba's Church, Warkworth, on October 3rd. The Rev. R. McKinney officiated, assisted by, the Rev. R. Summerville. The churcli was tastefully decorated. The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Air W. Fulham, Tairua, looked exceedingly pretty in a robe of white silk with the customary veil ami orange blossoms. She carried a lovely shower bouquet of choice white flowers, finished off with white satin ribbon. The bridesmaids, the Misses Fulham and Bannatyne (nieces of the bride), were, dressed in dainty while muslin frocks and large chiffon hats. They wore pretty gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom, and carried pretty shower bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by Air V. Bannatyne (nephew of the briclo). After the ceremony the guests were entertained at "High Hohn,” the residence of the bride's mother, who received her guests in a black merveilleux silk relieved with white eliiffon. The bride’s travelling dress was a pretty Scotch tweed, with vest of cream laee, and large fancy straw hat. The happy couple left during the afternoon on their wedding tour prior to taking up their residence in Normanby. The wedding presents, which were numerous and valuable, included many cheques. *,