Orange Blossoms

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 14, 7 April 1906, Page 43

Orange Blossoms

BUXXY—RIDDIFORD. A very pretty wedding took place at Ad Saints Church. Palmerston .Xorth. on March 28, when Miss Aileen Madeline M illis Riddiford. eldest daughter of Mrs. Frederick Riddiford. Palnn •rston Xorth. was married to Mr. Edward William Bunny, of "Glenburn,” Martinborough. The Rev. C. C. Harper was the officiating clergyman. The service was full choral, the girls from Craven College forming the choir. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. Earle Riddiford). was simply but effectively dressed in white satin, the bodice trimmed with lace. She also wore the usual veil and orange blossoms, anti carried a bouquet of white flowers. Her ornaments were a handsome diamond cross, the gift of friends in England, and a diamond and ruby ring, the gift of the bridegroom. The four little bridesmaids. Miss Alys Riddiford and Miss Cushla Riddiford (sisters of the bride) and the Misses Phyllis and Ngaire Riddiford (cousins of the bride), looked dainty and pretty in white muslin frocks, tire full skirts trimmed with Valenciennes lace and insertion, wide folded belts of turquoise blue silk. They wore wreaths of small pink roses, and carried black wands with pink sweet peas and asparagus fern tied with wide streamers of turquoise blue silk. They each wore pearl brooches, the gift cf the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by his brother (Mr. Oliver Bunny) as best man. and Mr. Vivian Riddiford and Mr. Tancred Cooper as groomsmen. The Wedding March was played by Miss Drew at the conclusion of the ceremony. A large and brilliant reception was held at “Te Marae,” the residence of the bride’s mother. Mr. Xolan. of Hawera. proposed the toast of “The Bride” in. a happy little speech, after which other toasts were duly honoured. A band played selections of music in the grounds during the afternoon. The presents, which numbered between two and three hundred, were very beautiful, and were displayed in the morning-room. Later in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom drove away for the Xorth. where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride wore a cream cloth tailor-made eosturae. revers of cream velvet embroidered in blue and gold, eream lace vest, and lovely hat of pale blue velvet with tulle and roses. Mrs F. Riddiford (mother of the bride) wore a becoming toilette of black crepe de chine, much trimmed with blaek velvet ribbon, cream lace on bodiee, blaek toque with black tips, and carried a bouquet of violet flowers. Among the numerous guests were three Maori chieftainesses, Mrs Xinewa. Mrs Kohai. and Mrs Mahupuku. who presented the bride with a collection of Maori curios, greenstone, tikis, and mats. There were also present a number of the students of the Wanganui College under the supervision of Miss Einpson and Mrs

Godwin. Other guests were Mrs Edward Riddiford fWellington),’wearing black and w bite silk, white stole, blaek and white hat; Mrs Dan Riddiford (Marton), pink ami blue Pompadour silk, blaek hat with blaek plumes; Miss Riddiford (Marton) white pin-spotted-mus-lin. white Valenciennes lace hat; Mrs J. R. Hewitt, black ilk. black and white bonnet with white tulle strings; Miss Hewitt, pale blue voile, touches of black velvet on bodice, ellsrw sleeves with ruffles of lace, black velvet hat with blaek feather: Mrs Dan. Willis (Hawera), cream voile, wide swathed silk belt, wine-coloured hat; Mrs J. Hewitt (Pahiatua). bright pink voile, wide pink silk belt, hat of the same shade of pink: Mrs Walter Johnston (Awahuri). rieh black brocade, black hat with blaek and (white plumes: Mrs J. R. Foster-Pratt. Hack cloth costume, cream vest and ruffles of cream lace, blaek hat with blaek plumes; Mrs Kinear (Woodville), violet clot): costume, coat made with long basque, toque of pale violets: Mrs R. S. Abraham, cream cloth, sable furs, black hat: Miss Abraham, cream voile, lace and touches of blue on bodiee. cream hat with blaek tulle and pink and crimson roses: Miss Ethel Abraham, cream voile, cream hat; Mrs Harold Cooper, cream voile with pink silk rosebuds, cream stole, cerise floral hat with white ospreys: Mrs Loughnan. peieoek blue voile, white feather stole, toque of same shade of blue, with blue wings and touch of green tulle: Mrs Lionel Abraham. cream doth costume with long cream coat, black hat with tips and white osprey; Mrs Barraud. beautiful cream toiletie., cream Spanish lace <carf on shoulders, brown hat: Mrs Llovd. blaek silk, black bonnet with small pink rosebuds: Miss Kelly, brack and white silk, white tulle hat wl * h pink and crimson roses: Mrs slaeK. blaek silk, white silk cape veiled m blaek net. wine coloured velvet bonnet: Miss Slack, black voile, cream lace and touches of blaek velvet ribbon on bodice. cream hat with pink and mauve roses; Mrs Brown, blaek silk, black bonnet with white tulle strings: Mrs Stowe, cream voile, cream lace yoke and berthe. wide pale blue silk belt, blaek velvet hat with large blaek feather; Mrs Tripe, pale grey voile, cream lace and touches of pale blue on bodice, pale blue and pink pompadour silk belt, black hat with black ostrich feathers; Mrs Freeth. green voile, cream lace on bodice, violet velvet hat, lined with chiffon of paler shade, violet feather and paste buckle: Mrs C. J. Monro, champagne voile, brown hat with tulle and pink and crimson roses; Mrs McLennan, black silk, cape of blaek brocade, blaek and white bonnet: Miss McLennan, pale grev voile, grev stole, violet hat with violets of paler shade: Miss Elsie McLennan. grey cloth costume, grey stole, cream hat with violet pansies: Mrs J. Pascal (Awahuri), in black, cream French sailor with shaded violet and blue ribbons: Mrs J. M. Johnston, brown costume, brown toque with brown wings and touch of tangerine silk: Mrs Jack Strang, peacock blue cloth, brown tulle hat; Mrs Mellsop, fawn cloth coat and skirt, brown hat: Mrs C. Harden, grey cloth skirt and long coat, scarlet hat with brown tulle: Mrs Colbeek, in pale green, black and white hat; Mrs E. M . Hitehings. cream voile, wide cream silk belt, blaek hat-with black plumes; Mrs Hankins, black silk, long eream coat, wine-coloured -toque; Miss Hankins, champagne voile, pale blue hat with crimson roses; Mrs F. S. Mcßae, cream cloth costume made with long coat, hat of two shades of green and touch of tangerine: Mrs C. E. Waldegrave, brown doth, pale blue, pink and eream floral silk collar, brow n hat; Miss Margaret Waldegrave, cream serge, cream hat with glace ribbon, violets and crimson rose; Mrs Holmes, pale blue silk, brown tulle hat; Miss Shannon (Stanway), grey-blue glace silj;, made with crossover bodice, trimmed with narrow killings of the silk, black hat with white tips; Miss Beswiek, fawn and brown check tweed, brown velvet collar, brown hat: Miss Wilson, grey coat and skirt, black hat; Miss Dolly Wilson, cream serge coat and skirt, blaek hat with glace ribbon and blaek ostrich feather; Mrs Fitzherbert, brown voile with cream lace medallions on bodiee, brown hat; Miss Bond, pale grey silk, white lace yoke and medallions trimming bodice, grey hat with grey wings; Miss Fraser, in fawn with long coat, black hat; Miss Dalrymple, pale blue cloth coat and skirt, silk hat of deeper, shade of blue;

Miss Price, pale pink voile, champagne lace insertion, pale pink hat; Mr and Mrs Xolan (Hawera). Mr R. D. Welch (Hawera). Mr and Mrs Herbert Gaisford (Hawke’s Bay). Mr and Mrs Earle Bunny (Dannevirke), Miss Bunny. Mr and Mrs Gifford Moore, Dr. and Mrs Mrs Willis (Feilding). Mr and Mrs Norman Gorton (Feiltlingi. Colonel Gorton (Bulls). Mr and Mrs Wylde (Marton), Mrs Purdy (Hutt), Mrs Basil lame (Marton). Mrs Holmes (Masterton), Mr and Mrs Halter Strang, Mr and Mrs Warburton, Mr. Mrs and Miss Barber. Mrs Porritt. Mrs Abbott (Wellington). Messrs. Cohen, Kinear. Richard Riddiford, Huddlestone. Riddiford.- Wardell I Wellington,, Abraham (3), Barraud (2). Harden (2). Freeth. Pratt. Colbeek. Hitehings. Holmes. Mcßae,- Loughnan. Cooper. Cooke. Fitzherbert (2). Drs Stowe-and Martin.

SA X BY—HECTOR. st. Augustine’s Church at Petone, Wellington, was very tastefully deeorated for the marriage of Miss Constance Hector, eldest daughter of Sir James and La ly Hector, to Mr. Lionel Saxby. eldest son of Mr. Gordon Saxby (Xapier). The bride, who was given away by her brother (Dr. Hector), looked charming in a lovely gown of rieh ivory satin, with flounces of lace. The yoke was of lace and chiffon, and the sleeves were smartly finished with little frills of the same The deep belt was of satin. Her tulle veil was worn over a wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers, which, with a lovely pearl pendant. was presented by the bridegroom. Her bridesmaids, six in number, were her two sisters. Marjorie and Ina. two cousins. Misses L. and M. Monro. Miss ■Stowe (the bridegroom's cousin), and little Rose Perry. They had pretty dresses of white lace and muslin, and becoming pink hats with blaek ostrich feathers. Their bouquets were composed of pink roses and sweet peas. Each received a pearl and gold sword brooch from the bridegroom. A reception was held at “Ratanui,” the residence of Sir James and Lady Hector, after which Mr. and Mrs. Saxby left on their honeymoon, whieh is to lie spent en route to Gisborne, where their future home will be. Mrs. Saxby’s travelling dress was of dark blue cloth with waistcoat of lace and chine silk, and her blue hat was wreathed with roses.

MADILL—GEDGE. On March 2!>th a very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Pauls Methodist Church, Cambridge. The Rev. M. H. Beck was the officiating minister. Miss X. Xixoti presided at the organ and played •• The Wedding March." The bride was Miss Alice E. Gedge, only (laughter of Mrs. Gedge. Cambridge, and the bridegroom was Mr. Robert M. Madill. of Tamahere. The bride, who was given away by an oil friend of the family. Mr. A. Williamson. looked charming in a white silk gown. the bodice was trimmed with lace yoke and accordion pleated chiffon, and short puffed sleeves; the skirt was made with deep tucks and a ruche at the foot of the skirt. She also wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a lovely shower bouquet. She was attended by two bridesmaids. Miss Jean Madill and Miss Elsie Veale. The former wore a dainty white muslin, prettily trimmed with muslin insertion and lace; pale blue hat trimmed with ruehed lace, pale blue ribbon and white lilac, and she carried a shower bouquet of white and pale blue flowers, with streamers to match. Miss E. Veale wore a most becoming dress of white muslin, trimmed with lace insertion, blaek picture hat. and carried a shower bouquet of pale pink, tied with pink ribbon-. Mr. A. Madill acted as- best man and Mr. Dawson Madill as groomsman. At the conclusion of the wedding, whieh was witnessed by a large number of friends, the bridal party drove to the residence of the bride's mother. Alphastreet, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was partaken of. The wedding presents were numerous and costly. Mr. and Mrs. Madill left by the 12.10 p.m. train en route for \Vaiwera. where the honeymoon will be spent. Mr. and Mrs. Madill’t, future home will be Hamilton.

KAHN—FEN El A x D A pretty wedding took p!.i e at the rasidenee of Mr. G. Glebs Jordan (Christchurchl.: on Much 21st. when Mis- Maggie Feneland, of Melbourne, was married to Herr Kahn. L.C.M., the well-known violinist of Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. Tait in the presence of a number of guests. The bride received a large number of wedding presents.