Orange Blossoms

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 17, 28 April 1906, Page 19

Orange Blossoms

YANKO WICH- -KE YVAR. A Jewish wedding of some importance was celebrated at the residence of Mr. Whitefield, Devouport, by Rabbi Goldstein on Wednesday, April 4th, when Miss Rose Keyvar, daughter of Mi- S. Keyvar, was married to Mr Jack Vankowich, son of H. L. Yankowich. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty trained gown of cream silk chiffon voile elaborately trimmed with silk lace and insertion and quilted ribbon. The bodiee was made with a transparent vest of Valenciennes lace and silk insertion threaded with wide ribbon. She wore the orthodox veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a lovely shower bouquet tied with satin ribbon streamers. The bridesmaids were Miss Annie Keyvar (sister of the bride), Miss Annie Phillips, and the Misses Pearlie. Whitefield and Essie Arnoldson. Miss Keyvar was attired in a pale pink voile, prettily trimmed with Valenciennes laee and guipure over satin, becoming pale blue satin straw hat trimmed with pink roses and tulle. Miss A. Phillips was gowned in cream silk voile prettily trimmed with laee and insertion, cream felt hat trimmed with blue velvet, ribbon and wings. Miss Keyvar and Miss Phillips both carried erooks, with tiny bells, flowers, and ribbon attached. The Misses Whitefield and Arnoldson wore pretty little pale blue silk frocks trimmed with laee and wreaths and veils, and they carried charming baskets of flowers. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a dressing ease with silver fittings, and to the bridesmaids, crocodile skin purses to the elder ones, a gold necklet with heart pendant to Aliss A. Whitefield, and a gold brooch to Miss Essie Arnoldson. Mr J. Whitefield attended the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held, at which eighty people were entertained. The health of the bride and bridegroom was drunk in wine especially imported from Palestine for the occasion. Mrs Keyvar’s gown was a handsome black brocade trimmed wih silk applique over white glace, bodice trimmed with black and white chiffon laee, black toque with feathers, and grey ostrich boa. Amongst the guests were: Mrs J. Whitefield, who wore black silk with cream medallion trimming, cream chiffon hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs E. E. Baume, grey costume with dark green facing, toque of black laee; Mrs W. Neumegen, eream dress with lace encrustations, cream hat; Mrs C. Cowan, black brocaded silk, black and white hat; Miss Mabel Cowan, pale blue silk, cream Empire eoat, blue hat garlanded with geraniums; Miss R. Possenniskie, navy blue dress, lace and glace trimmings, hat to match; Mrs N. Goldwater, black silk, with Maltese lace collar, black bonnet; Mrs Lewis, black corded silk, hat to match; Mrs Ilyams, blue and white tweed dress finished with lace, white hat; Mrs Neumegen, senr., black silk with chiffon trimmings; Mrs Parker, black silk skirt, and pretty silk blouse; Mrs I, Kahn (sis-

ter of the bride), pale pink silk finished with lace aud frills edged with black velvet, black chenille hat; Mrs. N. Phillips, black costume with white silk vest, black hat; Mrs. Goldstein, pretty black voile skirt and silk blouse, black hat; Miss Quinn, cream serge costume. Empire coat, blue hat with pink roses; Miss Wilford, black voile skirt, green silk blouse, finished with while; Mrs. L. Spitz, brown dress with white silk trimmings, brown hat to match; Mrs. B. Spitz, black skirt and pretty white silk blouse; Mrs. Marshall, effective black silk dress; Mrs. Wilson, black costume and hat to match; Mrs. Lindsay, navy blue toilette; Mrs. Cohen, black dress, cream Ince vest; Miss I>. Cohen, black skirt and blue silk blouse, beaver coat; Miss It. Cohen, black skirt and white silk blouse. During the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Yankowieh left on their honeymoon trip, the bride wearing a black voile travelling gown, trimmed with cream lace and satin, and a long fur coat, black hat, finished with ostrich feathers and chiffon. Mr. and Mrs. Yankowieh were the recipients of many beautiful wedding presents, amongst them being: Mr. and Mrs. S. Keyvar (bride’s mother), beautiful silver dinner gong, bamboo stand, hronzo inkstand, handsome cushion, cutlery, etc.Mr. and Mrs. T. Kahn (bride’s sister), silver cruet, cut-g|ass bottles; Miss A. Keyvar (sister of bride), beautiful pair of hand-painted cake dishes; Mr. and Mrs. J. Whitefield, lovely hand-painted satin mantel drape, beautiful fringe; Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Baume, M.H.R.. set of silver-mounted carvers, in handsome case; Mr. and Mis. H. L. Possenniskie, handsome pair of large figures; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Moses, pair band-painted vases; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Neiunegan, half-dozen silver teaspoons and sugartongs, in ease; Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Neumegan. beautiful pair of bronze figures; Mrs. Nathan Phillips, pair silver candlesticks, beautifully worked; Miss A. Phillips, silver-back brush and comb; Mr. and Mrs. C. Cowan, very large handsome hand-painted picture, beautifully framed; Miss M. Cowan, handsome satin and plush hand-painted cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein, half-dozen dinner knives; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Goldwater, set of three large cut-glass cake dishes; Mr. D. T. Goldwater, set of very pretty jugs; Miss Wilford. pair vases; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, silver-mounted biscuit barrel; Mr. and Mrs. Potter, silver-mounted biscuit barrel; Mrs. Hyams, silver stand butter dish; Mr. and Mrs. Arnoldson, beautiful tea set of 40 pieces; Mr. and Mrs. B. Spitz, pair hand-painted vases; Mr. and Mrs. Tj. Spitz, silver stand jam dish; Mrs. Cohen, pearl handle pickle fork and silver tea strainer; Mr. Glass, pair of salt cellars in silver stands; Mrs. Solomon. cheese dish; Mr. •I. Cohen, pair of very pretty pictures; Messrs. Kahn Bros., beautiful pair of hand-painted mirrors; Mrs. Wilson, halfdozen afternoon teaspoons and tongs and half-dozen small knives; Mr. Walters, pair vases; and the firm where bridegroom is employed presented him with a, handsome marble clock. . BREW ER—DI N WIDDIE. A wedding which excited considerable attention w<i> solemnised at. the Napier Cathedral on the 18th April, when Miss Mary Linwiddie, third daughter of Mr. Peter Dinwiddle, of Napier, was married to Mr. Henry Douglas Woodford Brewer, now of Dunedin, but formerly of Napier. The Rev. Canon Mayne, assisted by the Rev. C. L. Luke, performed the ceremony. Miss Dinwiddle (sister of the bride), Miss Brewer (sister of the bridegroom), Miss Mary Grego. ie (niece of tho bride), aud Miss Elfio Mayne acted as bridesmaids. Mr. S. Lysnar (of Gisborne) was best man, and Mr. K. Dinwiddic was groomsman. The bride was attired in a lovely dress of white chiffon taffeta, trimmed with laco and insertion, and wore a lace berthe and veil with orange blossoms. The -ridesmaids wore soft white muslin and lac'o frocks, trimmed with chiffon; becoming pa’.e blue muslin picture hats. After th* ceremony a reception wis held at the residence of the bride’s parent’s. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer left by train for the South, Mrs. Brewer wearing a smart Harris tweed tailor-made eoat and skirt and. r.avy blue toque.

FARSONS—IVY: A PTCTTRESQUE WEDDING. The following marriage notice which jMjssesw.es interest to Auckland readers appears in the "North China Daily News of February 28th. The bridegroom. Mr. Parsons, is a son cf Mr. Parsons, Secretary of the Gas Co., Auckland. ."One of the few bursts of sunshine which have Occurred for weeks past, broke over the Cathedral yesterday just at the moment that Mr. E. E. Parsons Mas leading from the altar to the vestry his newly-wedded bride, hitherto Miss Elizabeth (Bessie) Ivy, one of Shanghai's most popular daughters. Both bride and bridegroom have taken a prominent part in the social, artistic and athletic aides of our Settlement life, and their friends almost filled the nave of the beautifully-decorated Cathedral at yesterday’s ceremony. It was an "ivy” wedding in every sense of the word, decorations being carried out, under the supervision of Miss Proctor, mainly in the three-pointed leaf, arches of which superseded the usual bamboos. There was. however, a profusion of white flowers in the chancel, and the floral bell hung in its customary place. The choir were in attendance, and in addition to the usual c-horal numbers, Mrs. Valentine sang "See that ye love one another,” with refrain by the choir. Mr. Pullen was at the organ. The bride, who was led into the church by her father. Dr. R. S. Ivy, wore a bridal robe of ehiffon with res I lace applique in true lover's knots design, with a white satin court train. The bridal veil was that worn by her grandmother, while the lovely shower bouquet and pearl brooch were gifts of the bridegroom. Miss Nellie Brand, the chief bridesmaid, wore pale lemon chiffon with a large black picture bat. and there were two tiny maids of honour, the Misses Bessie Winston and Marjorie Craig, in white. The bridesmaids' presents from the bridegroom were gold curb bracelets. The Rev. A. J. Walker. M.A.. the Dean. c-ondueted the service with the assistance of the Rev. R. G. Winning. Mr C. H. Ryde was best man, and was aided by a large staff of ushers. Immediately after the ceremony Dr. and Mrs. Ivy* held a verv largely attended reception at their home in Love Lane. where were displayed the many beautiful presents. Among these was a massive silver salver from the Masons of Shanghai, the bride’s father being Deputy District Grand Master. Mr. W. H. Andersen proposed the health of bride and bridegroom in felicitous terms. Mr. Parsons made a very neat response and toasted the bridesmaids, which was responded to by Mr. Ryde'. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons left last night bv houseboat to spend the first part of their honeymoon on the Taiiut Lake. Later they are going to Japan." CORI X—LANGWILL. A pretty wedding took place at St. Paul s, Auckland, on Thursday, 19th April, when Miss Ethel Langwill. onlydaughter of the late Mr. S. Langwill, of the "Argus,” Melbourne, was married to Mr. H. M. Corin, of Auckland, eldest son of Air. T. Corin, mine manager, Thames. 1 he bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Herbert Lang will, looked charming in a white silk frock elaborately embroidered with white silk ferns, and having numerous frills on skirt. Her veil was also embroidered with ferns, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridegroom presented her with a handsome diamond and sapphire brooch. There were four bridesmaids, namely. Misses Corin, Nettie Barber, and little Myrtle and Jean Barber. They were attired in white silk frocks, and carried bouquets and baskets of white flowers, and wore pretty gold brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. 3on Rotter acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a recherche breakfast at the residence of the bride's mother, Huntty Avenue. Khyber Pass, Auckland, where the usual toasts were proposed and dnly honoured. latter the bride and bridegroom left for the Thames and Te Aroha on their honeymoon, the former wearing a grey Norfolk costume and white felt hat. In the evening a social was given, when about 200 were present. The presents were numerous and handsome. Mrs. Langwill wore an effective tabac brown cloth, white cloth Test embroidered with pink and lilac silk, and hat to match; Mrs Corin (the bridegroom's mother) was in a handsome Mack silk with tonchea of Maltese .lace,

and bonnet en suite; Mrs Burns wore a grey voile costume; Mrs Henry Langwill was iu a dove grey voile, and a black picture hat; the Misses Corin (4) wore blue and cream voile frocks over silk respectively: Mrs Pennytook. eream silk and black hat; Mrs Barber, handsome cream silk gown, and black toque. BA LLA NCE—HOLM WOOD. St. Peter's Church. Wellington, was well tilled on Easter Monday on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Ruby Holmwood, only daughter of Mrs. Holmwood. Kelburne, to Mr. Arthur Ballance, of Wellington. The service was part choral, and the church looked festive with the beautiful Easter decorations. The bride, who was given away by her brother, looked very charming in a gown of ivory glaee, with an overdress of delicately embroidered chiffon. The graceful crossover bodice was softened with lace, and the puffed elbow sleeves were finished with tiny frills of chiffon. Iler long tulle veil was worn over a tiara of orange blossom, and her shower bouquet was composed of white cosmos, iris and roses. There were two little bridesmaids— Aliases Kathie Osmond and Vida Bristow—who wore dainty frocks of white muslin, elaborately frilled, and picturesque white muslin hats; they had red sashes, and carried effective bouquets of red ixiaa, dahlias, and autumn foliage, tied with red ribbons. The best man was Mr. R. Robertson, and the officiating clergyman the Rev. G. Daws. After the reception, which was held at Mrs. Holmwood’s residence. "Holmwood.'’ Kelburne, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ballance left on their honeymoon. the latter wearing a smart travelling dress of brown cloth with a long belted eoat, and a brown hat with touches of violet. PALAI RET—CAMPBELL. Mr. F. B. Palairet, third son of Mr. Gwalter Palairet, of Gisborne, was recently married to Miss Lena Mary Campbell, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Frederick Noble Campbell. The marriage took place at St. Matthew's Church. Masterton. The bride wore a charming princess robe of silk erepolene over white silk, trimmed with lace and chiffon, and the usual veil and orange blossoms. She was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. A. H. Noble Campbell. of Napier, and her two little bridesmaids were Miss Rena Duncan, and Miss Ophir Rose, who were prettily dressed in white organdi muslin, with frills of muslin embroidery, red velvet ribbon inserted, and red bonnets of silk and velvet. Mr. W. C. MeCredie, of Gisborne, was best man, and Mr. Howard Jackson, of Masterton. groomsman. Mr. and Airs. F. B. Palairet left by the mail train for Napier, en route for their future home in Gisborne. The bride’s travelling dress was white serge, and white furs, hat to match, trimmed with violets. HESKETH—MACKLOW. A wedding in which much interest was taken was celebrated at the residence of Air. Wm. Maeklow, Fairfax-road, Epsom. Auckland, on April 14th, when Miss Winnie Maeklow. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Win. Maeklow, was married to Mr. Frederick Hesketh, younger son of Mr. Charles Hesketh, Remuera. The ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Wm. Beatty, of St. Mark's, took place in the house, owing to the illness of the bride’s father. The bride and bridegroom stood under a very pretty lloral wedding bell. Trie bride wore a beautiful white Duchess satin Princess robe, veiled in embroidered chiffon, with an Empire overdress of beautiful old ivory Brussels net, and a handsome embroidered veil over coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and Michaelmas daisies. The bridesmaids were Miss Ada Maeklow. Miss Clyssie Maeklow, sisters of the bride, and Miss Kathleen Watson, cousin of the bride. Miss Ada Alacklow wore a cream silk chiffon velvet Swiss gown, Aliss C. Maeklow and Miss K. Watson wore froeks of c-ream silk chiffon velvet finished with laces, and large pearl buckles; their hats were pale blue ehiffon velvet, with pale blue chiffon streamers to match. Their bouquets were made of large brown and gold chrysanthemums tied with pale blue ribbons. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a beautiful diamond ring, and he also presented the bridesmaids with very charming souvenirs of the occasion in the shape of pretty gold

bangles. Mr. Richmond Hesketh, the bridegroom's cousin, was beet man, and Mr. J. W. T. Maeklow was groomsman. The wedding breakfast was served in the diningroom, the table decorations, which were very graceful, being done by the bride’s girl friends. Mrs. Maeklow, the bride's mother wore a handsoma navy blue glace, long coat covered with ecru lace, and strappings of velvet, lined with pale pink silk; chic toque of shaded blue velvet and silk, and shaded ostrich feather. Among the guests were Mrs. Fred. Watson (New Plymouth), who wore a brown silk Irish poplin-trimmed net and lace, with stylish brown velvet toque and shaded ostrich feather: Mrs Frodsham, handsome black satin, black bonnet: Mrs. Edwin Hesketh looked well in black figured silk, toque en suite; Mrs. Walter Maeklow, navy tailor-made costume, white velvet hat with lace insertion and ostrich tips; Mrs. Charles Hesketh. mignonette green silk, pretty shaded green hat to match; Mrs. Beatty, ail black; Mrs. O'Halloran, brown costume, brown felt hat trimmed with velvet; Mrs Russell, handsome black taffetas silk, trimmed with rose point lace, laee toque with cream aigrette; Mrs Buckland, all black; Miss Wilson, beautiful brocaded silk trimmed with Maltese laee, black bonnet, white flowers: Mrs. Goodwyn Archer, champagne doth costume, hat en suite: Mrs. D. Teed, brown velvet costume trimmed with gold braid and buttons, brown ehiffon hat; Miss Frodsham, pretty navy costume and hat; Mrs. S. Hesketh, Paris blue costume. stylish velvet hat. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of an exceptionally large number of very beautiful presents. During the morning Mr. and Mrs. Hesketh left for the Hot Lakes, the bride wearing a grey tailorrsade costume lined with grey silk, long coat finished with velvet buttons and strappings, white tricorn beaver hat with white wings.