Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 26, 29 June 1907, Page 46

Orange Blossoms.

HAIN—i. OTTER. Th* pictu<e«]»e oinpreh of St. Mark's. Kemuera. -Auckland. -xva* the s«wre on Wednesday of an exTremely smalt wedding. wh>a Mi*s Xfar’v Ethel. Evelyn Cott test a :» i f Mr T. Cotter, barrister and soln iter. was married to Mr Sidney Hain, of Beanbah Station, Coo Ramble. New South Wales. The Rev. X\ Beatty. M.A.. officiated at the service. The church was fillet! with a large and fashi, nable assemblage of in v .tr l guests* aQ j interested spectators, and long before the time appointed for the cel* rnony every coign of vantage was taken, in order to obtain a glimpse of the bride, the wedding evoking great interest owing t the bride and her parent- being »o well known. The intend of th* church was artistically atev Mated wit a: -- arum lilies, lycop.*!. ;m a: he* »»f feathery greenery and a lovely wedding bell. On account of the .lull afternoon a pretty effect - _ ■ g * • • i g <- - which threw a «:<-4den glow over the b ring silk h efcs : the bridal party The service was full., choral. Mr. Rupert 'Jr*.- b presiding at the • - _ - - ■ away by her father. looked very dainty and w m- me in a ’ ?\e’y rvory Duchesse satin ti _k. t- beauty intensified by the - . ag a Fruss* !- point lace fichu outlining a tn* kej tuK«- X . A beautiful Brussels Im e ve I over a s [ray »>t orange bh>sfl vers completed a ■ na. ruling toilette. The bridegroom preheated the bride with a handsome diamond and ruby ring. I'he bride-maids, who m ln led Miss Millie <'otter. Mi— Vera Latimer. M:s- Winnie totter, and Mi— Ham (sieve of the tridegrCMMU. ma«P j, artistic group. The t * • former wore .-harm.ng Madame Ihi Barrie rose pink chiffon taffeta frocks made sita fichus a la Marie Antoinette with I ng -a-h ends, revealing pretty ivory point d’esprit full Wviises. «mart Watteau hats to match; Mi«* Winnie 1 otter and Mi** Hain were attired in an exquisite sha££ of green ehiffon taffeta frock*, made in the <vubc design, and with green Watteau hats to match, the" two colour* of pink and green Wending beautifully together. They each, earned «hower W. uquet* of pile pink r->*e* and fern*, ar.d •trearner* to correspond with their evi: unes. Their tea-venire of the oc-

fusion were pretty gold brooches set with gem*. Mr. Harold Cotter attended the bridegroom as best -man. and Mr. A. K Itexgaville a* groomsman. After the ceremony Mr. ami Mrs. Cotter hell a reception at Oakland*, when Mr. and Mia. Hain received the congratulation* of their friends. After which the guests made their way to the bill-room, where the nodding gift* were displaced. They included everything the most exact ing bride could w**i. Mrs. Cotter’s present to her daughter wa* the household linen and an oak canteen filled with silvei and all k'.mfs of cutlery, and Mr. Cotter pr<'ent»sl the bride with a handsome cheque tor XlOOO. A large marquee was erected on the front lawn. ami a delightful weakling lea and champagne were partaken. Here a pleasant tun? was spent listening to Burke's orchestra, and speeches in vomp'.iuicnt to the occasion. loiter Mr. and Mrs. Hain left lor their honeymoon, the bride wearing a Nattier blue soft silk frock, ami -recoining shell pink crinolin hat. Mr. am! Mis. Hain left on Monday for Sydney for their future home in New South W ales.

Mrs. Cotter (mother oi bride) looked Mrs. Cotter (mother of the bride) looked handsome in an exquisite French costume of heliotrope chiffon taffeta, with panels and bars of white blonde lace, with violet ha: tu match, and bouquet of violets anti fern-: .Mr-. Hain (sister-in-law of the biidegroom) was exceedingly smart looking in a white and iiavy pin striped silk, with green ceinture. and French hat. with green velvt : helmet crown, and wreathed with pink berries and autumn leaves: Mr< Black wore a very stylish white cloth froek. with X'enetian lace over a puffed white tulle corsage, and a becoming black Tudor hat: Mrs. F. Hanna wore a rich black brocade, and white crinoline Henri hat. swathed with black tulle: Mrs. T. Hanna was in a pretty grey silk, white and grey ruffle, and black hat: Mrs. J. Hanna was attired in black voile- with white point lace entredeux. and black hat. with large black feather osprey: Mrs. Dawson Crawford wore black voile, handsome black velvet coat, and becoming black and white crinoline bonnet: Mrs. Hanna was in a pretty pastel blue cloth gown, with myrtle greeiy velvet baud on hem of skirt, black hat. with long pale blue ostrich feather drooping over side on the hair; Miss Jabkson. navy cloth tailor-made costume, hat en -nite: Mrs. Arthur Myers wore h quicksilver-grey panne gown, and grey Tudor hat. with long grey Nell Gwynne feather: Mrs. Beatty, dark grey cloth tailor-made, and black hat; Mr-. McCosh Clark, handsome black silk brocade, with Chantilly lace fichu, and black hat. with pink roses; Mrs. Alfred Nathan, black velvet toilette, and large black hat. with gold galloon band and bow in front: Mrs. I. M. Nelson. black cloth tailor-made, black toque- and white ostrich feather boa: Mrs. H. Gorrie. navy doth tailormade. and vieux rose hat. with crimson berries and autumn leaves: Mrs. Halcombe (Taranaki . black cloth Eton rostun k e. bat en suite: Mrs. Dargaville. black velvet with lovely cream laee arranged in fichu effect on corsage, and black ami white toque; Mrs. R. Daigaville. navy ctoth tailor-made, ami moss green crinoline Henri hat. swathed with gicrn tulle: Miss Gwen Gorrie. very pretty pate blue chiffon taffeta froek and blur felt hat with sable tail*: Miss Nora Gorrie. white Marquisette with piwk pin spot, mounted over white gla.-e silk, and rose pink felt hat: Mr-. Myers, becoming black and w.'iltf check -siik. with black lace strapped on bolero, and black and white b nnet : Mr-. Gambb . black, with white Irish lace revers. black bonnet with heliotrope <hadel roses; Mrs. Ranson, greeny grey ciotu costume, with petal leaves boa. and black and white toque; Miss C. Jack-on. pastel prnk doth, with white laee yoke, and black hat; Mr-. L. D. Nathan, black ninon de soie gown, black ostrich feather, light fitting eoat. ami bl o k t<*qur: Mr-. Coleman. bla« k chiffon taffeta and becoming brown drawn silk hat swathed with tulle an-l wreathed with pink* and damask roses: Mr*. Houghton, stylish c-ameo pink • loth costume, and black picture hat: Mr-. Brett, black voile mounted on glace, black silk kimono cloak ami smart violet straw bonnet with heliotrope flowers and shaded plume?; Mrs. \V. Ramger. olive green cloth with white fa« mg- overlaid with pink bead passementerie, navy an 1 green rrinoHne Tudor , hat with b>ng eream feather. ar<i cream r-fn. b feather boa; Mrs. b. Murrin, black cloth tailor made

icUume. and heliotrope Kat; Mrs. Bull, black and white check silk inset- frith' bright rose ;s«uuc. and buck coque feather hat; Mrs. Seaville’s »U<»ty cream tu. tunic was worn with a pink hat; Mrs. Gibson Macmillan, pretty heliotrope chiffon taffeta frock and black hat; Miss Stevenson, black coat and skirt with pale blue doth facings, and black hat; Mrs Rose, dainty white ami black pin striped silk, and black hat garnished with pink briar roses and foliage; Mrs Porritt, navy <s>at and skirt, and heliotrope hat: -Mrs Devore, rich blacK peau de soie, with white lace entiedeu.x. and ruby velvet and tHinne bonnet, with osprey; Mrs F. Bautne. navy doth tailor-made, black velvet Toreador toque, with long black and white ostrich featheis, and fox furs; Mrs J. A. Tole. I'arma violet silk gown, and. violet Henri hat with long shaded heliotrope feather and sealskin cape: Misses Buckland wore navy blue tailormade costumes, and violet and pink hats lespeeshely: Mrs Payton, black toilette: Mrs Porter, violet doth costume, and black Toreador hat; Mrs ,1. Donald, smart myrtle green doth frock, emerald gieen velevt picture hat. ami tox furs; Mrs Bodie, black doth tailor-made and black hat; Mis Clem laiwfc.rd, pretty pearl grey silk, and black picture hat; Mrs S. Hesketh, black cloth costume, and black hat with scarlet geraniums; Miss Dargavillq. pretty rose pink doth frock, and white felt hat with autumn leaves and tulle: Mrs Bamford, myrtle gieen silk, the pinafore corsage show-

ing the rich cream laee blouse, and a black hat; Mrs Edwin Horten, navy doth tailor-wade, and navy crinoline Henri hat: Misses Cohen (Sydney) wore violet ami mulberry-red costumes, with hats en suite respectively: Mrs Latimer, navy doth froek. and white felt hat with violets: Mrs Nolan, reseda green silk, and violet velvet hat with heliotrope chrysanthemums; Miss Ruby Hanna, myrtle green cloth, costume. and white felt hat with clusters of violets: Mrs \V. Gorrie, blae': silk, and very pale blue silk bonnet: Mrs Richmond,- violet chiffon taffeta etown, and hat en suite: Miss Richmond. Bordeaux red costume, with hat to match;

Miss Ivy Buddle, smart white and brown large check skirt, wittj brown doth cc-atee. small brown mushroom, hat: Miss Ware, navy doth froek. white felt picture hat with shaded violet roses: Miss Eileen Maefarlane. stylish russet brown ehiffon mounted over white glae?. and brown hat with long ostrich feather drooping ever the side: Miss Alice Stevenson. beaver coloured cloth tailormade. and green hat with brown and green ribbon: Miss Coleman, moss green velvet, the corsage made in pinafore effect. showing white ehiffon blouse, and becoming white felt hat: Miss Horton, brown tweed costume, and brown beaver hat with shaded roses: Miss J. Richmond. navy doth tailor-made costume, hat to match: Miss M. Richmond, russet brown frock with white felt hat: Mrs. T_ Finlavson. rich black silk, blac.t hat with helmet erewn with white tulle.

ehou and long paradise feather osprey, and beaver chenille boa: Mi = s Daisy Stevenson, navy- coat and skirt, and violet hat with heliotrope silk: Mrs. R. Burns, graceful pastel green doth gown, and olive gieen felt hat with helmet crown and long shaded ostrich feather over the side: Mr«. Harry Clark, smart rubv doth gown, and ruby hat wreathed with bright pink primulas: Miss Builer. black cloth tailor-made, brown ~1111' mushicom hat. and sealskin pelerine: Mis- Ruddock, navy cloth costume and white felt hat with ebine silk, full ciewn: Mrs. Rhodes, brown voile gown, and toque en suite: Mrs. Oxley, black taffeta silk, black crinoline hat. and sable furs: Mrs. Main?, black toilette: Mrs. Listen Wilson, cream costume and lovely furs: Mrs. Vpton. black brocade gown, and iris coloured velvet bonnet with shaded roses: Mrs. J. Hall, electric blue velvet gow n and black hat: Miss Peacock, black doth with white facings, and white beaver hat with long black feather: Miss Margaret Peac-oek. cream c-estume. and white crinoline hat: Miss Lennox, blue ecat and skirt: Mrs. Pond, black brocade, axd beaver coloured felt hat with pale blue silk and long shaded blue feather: Mrs. Upfil, cream Sicilian costume, and smart little hat: Mrs. Jones, black costume with touches of white; Miss Bessie Jones, cream froek and pretty pal# blue hat; Miss E. Hanna, cream costume and white felt hat; Mrs. Mackay, pale grey tweed coat anil -kilt, and olive green hat: Mrs. E. Morton, pale grey costume and white felt hat with crown of violets; Mrs. 8.

Nathan, navy doth tatfap-mede. *.an« . navy hat with nary feather shading- to apmcrahl glean; Mrs. Baume. black doth oQstume. anl book and white bonnet; Mas. J> Reid, black taffeta, and black crinoline bat: Miss Jessie Reid, mulberiy red doth eoatume, and white fe» hat. J. —

PARKER-SPRY.

At the Wesleyan t’hureh. Devonport, on June 19th, Miss Ruby Aline Spry, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Spry, was married to Mr. Albert William Parker, youngest son of Mr. Samuel Parker. The bride looked well in white silk, trimmed with tucks and eeru lace. She wore a tulle veil, with the usual wreath. The bridesmaids were her sister. Miss Vera Spry, and Miss Rhoda Parker, sister of the bridegroom, both wearing dainty frocks of pale blue silk, with white sashes, and white hats to match. The dmrdi was prettily deeorated, and the service was ehorai, the bride having been a member of the choir. Mr. Alf. Bartley presided at the organ. The bride was given away by her unde. Mr. T. Webb. Mr. James Parker aeteu as best man, and Mr. Cyril Johnston as groomsman.

McKenzie— MiTt'ji elson.

On Tuesday, June 18th. at the residence of Mt- R. Mitchclson. Oruariki. Mr. John McKenxie, of Remuera, was married to Miss Clara Mitehelson, of Dargaville. the officiating minister being tha Rev. W. Wills. In honour of the occasion bunting was displayed on the vessels in port, and flags were flying from the railway station buildings.

ACTON SHAYLK GEORGE.

The marruege of Miss Muriel E. Sharks George, seeond daughter of the fate Chas. Southwell SWyle George, -barrister and solicitor, of . Aucklaa*. to Me. Charles Aeton, son of the late ‘Edward Acton, of Pleasant Point. Tiiuaru, was celebrated very quietly at All Saints' morning vha|iel,< Ponsonby. on Saturday. June 22, at 10.30 a.m.. only the relatives and a .few of the oldest friends of the contracting parties being present. The officiating clergyman was the vicar of the par ish. the Ven. Archdeacon Calder. The bride, who was given away by Mr. G. Harker, looked very handsome in a smart pearl grey tailor-made costume, with white embroidered silk vest and becoming hat of white panne velvet trimmed with white chiffon and ostrich tips, the required touch of colour being given by a large cerise crush rose. In place of the usual bridal bouquet. Miss George carried a pretty white prayerbook. After the ceremony the wedding party was entertained at a recherche little breakfast at " Shayledene,” the residence of the bride's mother. Mrs. George received her guests in a charming toilette of black moire, the bodice finished with a white chiffon vest and black lace, dainty violet and lavender toque with clusters of violets, and white ospreys.

Later on. Mr. and Mrs. Acton (who were the recipients of many handsome presents) left on their wedding tour, the bride wearing a smart grey costume and pretty green hat with white wings.

HALLETT—WEBB.

There is a quaint old-world charm about the little Church of St. Barnabas. Mt. Eden, which is situated under the ahadovy ot the mountain, and it seems to appeal to those who wish to be wedded under romantic surroundings. There were two weddings which took place in that sacred edifice last week. On last Tuesday the marriage of Miss Frances Mary Eveline Webb, daughter of Mr. T. H. Webh. with Mr. E. J. Hallett was celebrated before a large gathering of friends and- spectators. The Rev. J. B. Macfarland-pefformed the ceremony, and -Dr. W. E. Thomas presided ac the . organ, and played the "Wedding March" at the Conclusion of the service. The church was beautifully decorated'with greenery and white flowers, and a very pretty contrived idea was “ a - lovelv white floral bell, from which fell a’ shower of rose leaves as the bride left the altar. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in her wedding robe of white chiffon taffeta, the skirt being handsomely trimmed with lace and silk trellis work, and chiffon roses. The corsage had a tucked chiffon yoke and real lace berthe, and orange flowers. The embroidered Brussels net veil was worn over a tiara of orange blossoms, and the ■lovely shower bouquet made a very becoming toilette. Miss Edith Webb. Mus. Bae. (sister of the bride). Miss Hallett. Miss Mabel Webb, and little Miss Nancy Webb (niece of the bride) were the tsridesmaids... They . wore very pretty shell pink chiffon taffeta frocks, made with crossover- bodices, trimmed with cream Valenceinnes lace, and white, felt picture hats, with tulle crowns and shaded roses, and carried shower bouquets of. white and pink roses, carnations.-and asparagus fern. Little Miss Nancy Webb was daintily froeked in white silk, and a white silk bonnet, and carried a little basket of .flowers. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride Was a lovely opal and diamond ring, and-to the first bridesmaid a gold locket with sapphires and pearls, and to each of the other bridesmaids a gold, brooch set with rubies. Mr. John W. Walker acted as best man. and Messrs. W. Webb and Noel Robertshaw were groomsmen. After the ceremony the guests were entertained- at afternoon tea at "Glenisla,” Mt. Roskill. the residence of the bride’s parents, when congratulations were showered on the happy couple. Later Mr. and Mrs. Hallett left for their honeymoon, the bride wearing a becoming navy tailor-made costume, yvith white feather boa, and a smart -white felt hat. The presents were numerous and handsome. Mrs. Webb (mother of the bride) wore a rich black peau de Soie gown, with cream lace vest, and handsomely trimmed with ruchings and lace, black bonnet,-* with rose velvet and Paradise plume, and a white feather boa; Mrs.' W. S. Laurie, handsome black brocaded gown, pink in-bonnet; Mrs. Hallett. voile, trimmed with white chiffon and black velvet, black and silver bonnet,

trimmed with pink; Mrs. Reid, grey costume, hat to match; Mrs. McFarland, pretty blue silk coat, hat to match; Mrs. G. Webb, green Eton costume, trimmed with green velvet, green velvet hat. with white ostrich feathers; Miss Hallett, blue Eton costume, white felt hat, with ostrich feathers; Miss Ruth Webb, black Eton costume, with cream cloth collar, white felt ' at. trimmed with green tulle; Mrs. Alexander, blue cloth, with velvet trimmings, hat to match; Mrs. G. Hyde, grey costume, trimmed with white, green hat. with dark red roses and violets; Mrs. Nicholls, brown silk; Miss Haselden, black toilette; Miss M. Hallett, grey costume, trimmed with green, green hat; Miss Muriel Hallett, brown costume, hat to match; Miss Gladys Webb, cream serge frock, cream felt hat ; Miss Alexander, grey cloth, trimmed with green, white felt hat. with graps; Miss k. Alexander, white silk blouse, dark skirt, white felt hat; Miss M. Walker, grey Eton costume, white felt hat. trimmed with green flowers and autumn leaves; Miss G. Ixrurie, pretty wine-coloured velvet dress, hat to match ; Mrs. Longlands. grey costume, and hat en suitp; Mrs. E. Laurie, wine-coloured costume, trimmed with pink, hat to match; Mrs. S. H. Webb, black satin; Miss Emma Webb, brown costume, white felt hat; Miss W. Rawlinson, pretty cream silk frock, cream hat ; Mrs. H. W. Marten, black silk dress, bonnet trimmed with green.

MONCKTON -V. OOHBINE JOHNSON.

A very pretty wedding took place at Patutahi, Gisborne, recently, when Miss May Woodbine-Johnson, -second daugnter of the late Mr James -WoodbineJohnson, was married to Mr Owen Monekton, of Patutahi. . The marriage was solemnised in St. George’s Church, which was prettily decorated with white blooms and native foliage. The Rev. F. W. Chatterton conducted the service. The bride was given away by her brother. Mr Eru Johnson. She wore a charming dress of rich cream satin, trained, the bodice being beautifully trimmed with Honiton lace and tucked tulle. She wore a beautiful embroidered veil, with the customary orange blossoms. The bridesmaids, Miss Heni Johnson (sister of the bride), and Miss D.Monekton (sister of the bridegroom)'wore dainty frocks of. palest pink crystalline, trimmed with deep vests of eerue lace and insertion and pale pink ribbon. Their hats of black velvet, with black plumes, completed a

charming toilette. Mr E. M. Monekton was best man and Mr T. Sherratt groomsman. After the ceremony the wedding party and guests drove to “Lavenham," where they were received by Mrs Johnson, who was wearing a handsome black watered silk gown, and black and white bonnet. Mrs I'omare (the bride's sister) wore a smart navy tailor-made costume, and crushed strawberry hat with shaded velvet and roses; Miss Monekton, a grey cloth costume, with bands of black velvet, hat to match; Mrs Jex-Blake, pavy blue long coat and skirt, white felt hat; Mrs R. Sherratt, brown cloth costume, brown toque; Mrs F. Palullo, tweed coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs Willock. smart green and blue check coat and skirt, navy straw hat trimmed with green and blue tulle; Mrs Max-Jaekson, tweed costume, black hat with white tips* Mrs Blair, black serge costume with waistcoat of cream cloth, black panne velvet hat with plumes; Mrs W. Tomblesont. wine-coloured clcllh gown, white furs, hat of wine-coloured straw with roses; Miss C. Reynolds, fxrk grey coat and skirt. Tuscan hat with black bows; Miss \V. Reynolds, navy Norfolk coat and skirt, blue felt hat; Miss 11. Sherratt. pale grey costume, with white lace, hot en suite; Miss Burke, deep.red costume red hat; Miss Nolan, tailor-made coat and skirt, brown fur hat, with wing; Miss E. Nolan, navy serge tailor-made pink hat with roses; Miss Boylan, tweed Russian costume, cream and red felt hat; Miss Willis, green costume, with hat to match; Miss N. Seymour grey coat and skirt, burnt straw hat with crimson vet vet and roses; Miss Oberlin-Brown

(Auckland), p’aid costume of green and blue, bat en suite; Miss Rutledge, navy costume, navy and white hat; Miss S. Evans, black costume, black hat; Miss Clark, brown coat and skirt, brown felt hat with tangerine flowers; Miss E. Grey, pale grey cloth costume, white felt hat; Miss M. Agnew-Browne, dark red costume, faced with white, fawn

felt hat with plume*. Miss Willii tnaoa* check coat and skirt, wine coloured velvet hat with roses; Mi*s M William* son, navy tailor-made coat and skir», hat to match; Miss GiHmgham. Hire coat and skirt, scarlet ha;*.

ATKINS W\ ATI

A very pretty wedding wav quietly solemnised at St. Alban’s Church. Mt. Roskill road, by the Rev. W ingfield on Wednesday. June 12th, when Mr Allied Melvin Atkins, eldest son of Mr James Atkins, of Manakau. Manawatu, and Miss Aida \Vy<tt, third daughter of Mrs Wyatt, George-street. Mt. Roskill, and the late Mr George Wyatt, of Kan erua, Hokianga, were married. The bride, who was given away by her brother, looked charming in a trained gown of cream chiffon taffeta, lavishly trimmed with very • beaut if n I lace and net. She also wore the customary veil aad orange blossoms. The bridesmaid*. Miss Phoebe Wyatt and Miss Mabel Clarke, wore pretty dresses of worked muslin,' much trimmed with fine lace, and carried very beautiful bouquet*. The duties of best man and groomsman were carried out by Messrs Walters and McDonald. After the ceremony, the guests were entertained to a very sumptuous breakfast by Mrs Wyatt at her residence. The presents were numerous and costly, anti showed the esteem in which (he bride and bridegroom are held. During the day many congratulatory telqgrams and letters were received from distant friends. The happy couple left for their future home, and carried with them the best wishes of their many f • *nds for their welfare and happiness.