Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVII, Issue 26, 29 December 1906, Page 44

Orange Blossoms.

NEALE—COATES. An interesting wedding took place at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Auckland, ou December 18th. when Miss Minnie Rose Coates, daughter of Mr. T. Coates, of Orakei, was married to Mr. Thomas Neale, of Nelson. The ceremony, which was choral, was performed bv the Rev. C. Watson, brother-iu-law of the bride, in the presence of a large number of friends. Mr. A. E. Rice presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked handsome in white peau de soie with numerous little frills on the trained skirt, headed with ehiffou gauze accor-dion-pleated frills, and the same gauzy frills finishing the lace yoke of bodice in fichu effect. The bridal veil was richly embroidered and worn over a tiara of orange blossoms; a lovely bouquet of white roses, white cornflowers, and feathery ferns, making a charming tout ensemble. The bride was attended by six bridesmaids, namely Aliases A iolet and Olive Coates (sisters of the bride), the Misses Ada and May Coates (cousins of the bride), together with Miss Mollie Neil, the little daughter of Dr. Hardie Neil, and Master Claude Matson, the tiny son of the Rev. C. Watson—niece and nephew of the bride. The four first-mentioned bridesmaids were attired in white mousseline de soie with laceedged frills, and white chip hats, the two former having touches of pink and blue in their hats. They carried beautiful bouquets of Malmaison carnations, asparagus, and maidenhair ferns. Mr. Jasper Neale (New Plymouth) was best man. and the Messrs. Coates were groomsmen. The reception and weddingbreakfast took place in St. Sepulchre’s Hall, when many congratulations and toasts were proposed and honoured. The tables, beautifully decorated with white Howers and soft feathery grasses, were much admired. Mr. Hunter's orchestra rendered some excellent music. The

bridal pair were the recipients of manyuseful and valuable presents, among which were a cheque from Ylrs. Charters, of England (aunt of the bride), and a cheque from the bride's parents. Later Mr. and Mrs. Neale left on their honeymoon tour, the bride wearing a dark grey tweed and a pretty heliotrope hat; Mrs. Coates (mother of the bride). looked exceedingly well in black velvet with lace applique over white silk revers, and a black and white tulle bonnet with touches of pink, and bouquet of pink Howers; Mrs. Neale (aunt of the bridegroom) wore a white and black broad striped silk blouse, black skiit, and black bonnet with lavender Howers; Mrs. C. Watson. French grey voile an-l black hat. with white ruche and pink roses: Ylrs. Hardie Neil, black toilette, with long cream Sicilian coat, and white Henri hat, wreathed with white roses and forget-me-nots; Mrs. Watson, black costume and white aud black tulle bonnet, with heliotrope Howers;. Miss Watson. royal navy floral muslin, and white hat with navy ribbon: Mrs. Ed. Coates, mourning costume; Madame Lelievre, grey voile, and rose-pink hat: Miss McCloy (Queensland), white silk and lace, and large black chiffon hat: Mrs. Brookfield, black peau de soie. and bandsome white Y'enetian lace collar, black hat with plumes;Miss Brookfield, pretty China blue chiffon voile, and white crinoline hat with blue: Miss Millicent Brookfield, white and pink muslin, and white hat with rueliing; Mrs. Buchanan, smart reseda green crepe de chine with cream laee yoke, and blaek picture hat; Miss Hargreaves, royal navy voile with Paris tinted laee yoke, and bitrek hat with chiffon edged with cream lace and damask roses; Mrs. YY'ooten, brown costume with cream silk braid on Eton eoat, brown hat with tabac rueliing amt pink heath; Miss M. Williams, rose pink with white yoke, and black picture hat; Miss Jordon, cream Sicilian Eton costume, and brown

hat wreatlied with forget-me-nots; Misses Snelling wore navy costumes and hats en suite; Mrs. Rutherford, black brocade and moss-green hat; Miss Tizard. smart cream lace striped voile over Nil-green silk, and pale green hat; Miss McMurdo, pale grey costume; Miss Jackman, white silk; Miss Aickin, white and pink muslin, and Tuscan hat with blaek and white tulle ruche and blush roses; Mrs. Fred Clark, fawn check voile and blaek hat; Miss Thompson, Nilgreen voile with cream laee yoke, and white crinoline hat with pink roses; her sister wore a deep cream Messaline silk with touches of yellow and hat en suite; Miss Aickin, white embroidered Indian muslin; Mrs. Oxley, cream silk and palegrey skirt, white toque. Among others invited were the Rev. and Mrs. Carver, Misses Aickin. Mrs. P. and Miss Margetts, Sirs, and Miss Marjory YY'right. the Rev. W. and Mrs. Gittos. Miss F. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. McKay, the Rev. C. Watson, Dr. J. Hardie Neil, Dr. YY'atson, Dr. C. Aickin, Mr. and Mrs. Metcalfe, Mr. E. Metealfe, Miss Bell, Ytiss Hogwood, Miss Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Miss E. Warner, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. C. Aickin, Miss Earl, Mr. Auguste Lelievre, Mrs. Harper, Misses B. and E. Ryan and Mr. Ryan, Mr. K. Brookfield, Mr. S. Aiekin, Miss Clark.

HAY—DORRINGTON. A very pretty though quiet wedding took place on Wednesday, December 19,

at Te Kobanga. Eden Vale Avenue, MX Eden, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dor. ringtou, when their daughter Daisy waff united in matrimony to Mr. Lionel James, son of Mr. J. Hay, of Kaihu, the ceremony beng performed by the Rev. A. J. Seamer. The bride looked pretty and winning in a dove-grey voile, trimmed with silk. The happy couple left for the Hot Lakes district, where the honeymoon will be spent.