Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 3, 18 January 1908, Page 51

Orange Blossoms.

HERVEY—CRAWFORD. A very pretty, though quiet, wedding was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, New Plymouth, on Thursday. January 9, when Miss Miry E. Crawford, third daughter of Mr. C. F. Crawford, New Plymouth, was married to Mr. J. W. Hervey, second soil of Mr. F. Hervey, Christchurch. The officiating clergyman was Rev. F. G. Evans, and the service was a full choral one, Miss Crawford having been a member of the choir for years. Mr. A. Millar Potts presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a frock of ivory satin, veiled in striped chiffon voile, transparent yoke of embroidered chiffon, finished with kimono shoulder-straps of satin, full embroidered chiffon sleeves, full skirt, with satin bands on hair, headed with r< h embroidered silk insertion. The usual veil, falling over a coronet of orange blossoms, and a beautiful shower bouquet of white sweet peas and roses, completed a most effective toilet. The bridesmaids were Miss Amy Crawford (sister of the bride), and Miss Hervey (sister of the bridegroom), and both were robed in dainty lettuce green mousseline de soie, deep bands of glace silk on hem of skirts, headed with cream lace medallions, vests of cream satin, veiled in cream point d’esprit, finished with glace silk kimono straps, veiled in lace insertion, cream crinoline straw hats, trimmed with pale pink roses, tulle, and moss-green velvet ribbon, and they carried very pretty shower bouquets of pale pihk sweet peas. The bridegroom’s: (gift to the bride was a gold bangle Studded with turquoise and pearls, and to the bridesmaids gold and sappiiiie brooches. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. T. V. Mackay as best man and Mr. W. Crawford as groomsman. Aftjr the ceremany an afternoon tea was held at the bride's parents’ residence, at which only relatives and close friends attended, Mrs. UiiiwfOrd receiving her guests in a black silk eolienne, the bodice relieved with net and finished w’ith black velvet, pretty pale grey crinoline straw bonnet, finished with pale pink flowers. Later on in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Hervey left by, train, en route for Wellington and Christchurch, where the honeymoon will be spent, the bride attired in a cream and pale-green striped mohair Eton costume, cream poiht d’esprit blouse, cream Dolly Varden straw hat, trimmed with pale- pink and brown roses, ereiu* tullo and satin ribbon. ’

Among those present were:—Miss Rita Crawford, cream cloth Eton costume, cream net blouse, moss-green hat, with cream and brown silk roses; Miss M. Crawford, pretty cream eolienne Eton costume, cream lace vest, cream chiffon hat, with pale green clover; Mrs. Alec. Mac Diarmid, pale blue flowered muslin, trimmed with Valenciennes lace, cream chiffon hat, relieved with pale pink roses; Mrs. Fletcher, pretty white embroidered muslin, cream hat, trimmed with green and pink floral scarf; Miss Kelly, white tucked muslin, trimmed with embroidery insertion, shaded green hat; Miss O’Kelly looked extremely well in white embroidered muslin, moss-green hat, with bunches of hydrangeas; Mrs. Cox, Miss Cox, Miss M. Skinner. SPENCER—VICARY. On New Year’s Day the wedding of the Rev. Sanders Spencer and Miss Ruby Ivy Vicary was celebrated at the residence of the bride’s parents, Otorohanga, when a large number of friends assembled to do honour to the occasion. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. F. A. Clark, of Te Awamutu. The bridesmaids were Miss Flora Vicary (sister of the bride) and Miss Hunter, of Christchurch. Mr. W. Lorigan, of Te Kuiti, was best man. The bride was dressed in a lovely white chiffon taffeta silk, trimmed with Duchess lace, and the veil was a beautiful specimen, of bridal attire. The bride’s travelling dress was a tailormade costume with a Maltese scarf and hat to match. The bridesmaids wore cream taffeta silk dresses, and white Tuscan hats trimmed with floral ribbon and cream ostrich plumes. The wedding presents were numerous and choice, and were sent from all portions of the King Country, as well as from more distant parts. A large number of guests sat down to the weddingbreakfast, the whole district being well represented. The health of the happy couple was proposed by Mr. J. Ormsby, and responded to by Mr. Spencer. The bride’s parents were also toasted, and Mr. Vicary appropriately responded. The health of the bridesmaids was proposed by Mr. Spencer, and responded to by Mr. Lorigan. During the afternoon the. wuefets were most hospitably entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Vicary, tennis and croquet on the lawn being indulged in by the young folk. The wedding was the most brilliant yet held in the district, and the happy couple carry with them the best wishes of a very wide circle ot friends, remarks the “King Country Chronicle.” FERNANDEZ—DONALD. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at st. Benedict’s Church, Auckland, on January 7th, when Miss Eleanor Mabel Donald, eldest daughter of Mr W. Donald, Newtonroad, was maried to Mr Andrew Joseph Fernandez, eldest son ox Mr Andrew Fernandez. “Oviedo,” Nugentstreet. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Gillon, V,G. Mr William Donald, junr., was best man, and Mr J. Alphonso Fernandez groomsman. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful dress of cream chiffon taffeta, trimmed with tucked net, and sprays of roses. She wore a hat of crinoline straw trimmed with silk net and ribbon, and long fox feather. In place of the usual bouquet, she carried a white prayer book, which had streamers of silk ribbon. The bridesmaids were Miss Louie Fernandez, who wore a pretty mauve chiffon taffeta silk trimmed with cream insertion, white Leghorn hat trimmed with pink roses, and Miss Stackie Fernandez, who looked charming in a bine chiffon taffeta silk, blue picture hat to match. The bridegroom presented the bridesmaids with pretty cable bangles. After the ceremony a reception was held at tlie residence of the bride’s parents. The happy couple were the recipients of a number of useful presents, ineluding set of carvers from the members of St. Benedict’s club, in which tile bridegroom takes a great interest. Later in the day Mr and Mrs Fernandez left for Te Arolia and Rotorua, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride’s travelling costume was of reseda green cloth, trimming to match, with silk and net vest, smart string-coloured lint trimmed with pink roses, long flowing veil relieved with green.

ANGUS—ROWE. At the residence of Mr Mark Rowe, Karaka Road, Thames, on January 2nd, Miss Annie B. Rowe was married to Mr John Clyne Angus, of Northcote. The bridesmaids were Miss Lily Rowe and Miss Gertrude Angus. The bridegroom was supported by Mr H. Rowe. Rev. J. Blight performed the ceremony. The bride looked exceedingly well in a blue cloth costume lined with white silk, and trimmed with white satin and braid. The bridesmaids were attired alike, each looking very pretty in a white silk blouse, white muslin skirt, and sash. The goodwill of many friends found expression in a choice collection of presents. After the usual breakfast, Mr and Mrs Angus left by the afternoon train en route to Auckland. ANDERSON—PARKES. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at “Tiki Marama,” St. John’s Hill, Wanganui (the residence of the bride’s mother), on January Ist, when Mr John D. Anderson, of the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, eldest son of Mr J. D. Anderson, of Wellington, was married to Miss Grace L. Parkes, fourth daughter of the late Mr Frederick Parkes, of Wanganui. The Rev. R. M. Ryburn. of St. Paul’s, was the officiating clergyman. The bride was given away by her eldest brother, Mr F. Parkes, of Waverley. She wore a beautiful dress of soft cream silk, slightly trained and trimmed with folds of Bilk and insertion, with transparent lace yoke. She carried a shower bouquet of choice cream flowers, and wore a tulle veil beautifully embroidered with true-lovers’ knots end crowned with orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Misses Ethel Parkes and Stella Anderson, the respective sisters of the bride and bridegroom. They wore dresses of pink silk muslin trimmed with lace. They also wore floral wreaths and each carried a shower bouquet of deep crimson flowers and lycopodium. Mr Stanley Anderson, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man, while Mr IT. Smith, of Wellington, acted as groomsman. A large number of relations and friends were entertained by 1 he bride’s mother, when congratulations were showered upon the young couple. JONES—WRIGHT* The Ponsonby Baptist Church was crowded with guests and onlookers on Tuesday, January 7, on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Winifred E. Wright, daughter of Mr. Dennett J. Wright, of Ponsonby, to Mr. Harold C. Jones, son of Mr. Thomas Jones, also of Ponsonby. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. North, and the bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly gowned in white chiffon taffeta, prettily trimmed with lace and silk embroidery, the dainty tucked sleeves and gathered yoke were of crepe de chine. The toilet was completed by a beautiful Brussels net veil, embroidered with sprays of flowers and true lovers* knots, and an exquisite shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were the Misses Kathleen Turley, Mildred Jones (niece of bridegroom), and May Dearsley, who were effectively attired in very pretty heliotrope, pink and green silk muslins over glace, respectively. The gowns were prettily made, with short-waisted bodices worn over guimpes of tucked net, and were fln.shed with silk strappings and wide hem of silk at foot of skirt, all elaborately French knotted; they wore Leghorn hats, quaintly trimmed with large silk rosettes, and ribbon velvet to match their dresses, and they carried pretty shower bouquets. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a handBome gold pendant, studded with rubies and pearls, and to the bridesmaids he gave massive silver Cupid hair brushes, with combs to match. Mr. Lyn Adams acted as best man. and Mr. Wilfrid Wright was groomsman. After the ceremony’ a reception was held at the resident of the bride’s parents, • Clair ville,” Hamiltonroad, Ponsonby.

Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Jones left on their wedding tour. Mrs. Jones wearing a smart tailor-made travelling gown of navy blue, with a Tuscan hat finisned with large bows. There were a number of guests at the wedding, and some very dainty toilettes were worn, amongst whom were Mrs. Wright, wearing a handsome brown chiffon taffeta, trimmed with beautiful point lace, and tucked net vest back and front, becoming toque of brown and heliotrope; Mrs. Thos. Jones (the bridegroom’s mother), pretty black silk dress, relieved with touches of cream, and black and white bonnet to match; Mrs. F. W. May (the bride’s sister), stylish gown of navy blue chiffon taffeta, and navy blue hat; Mrs. T. Adams (the bride’s sister), effective dress of green chiffon taffeta, and green hat trimmed with heliotrope and green; Miss Alice Wright, pretty cream dress, with stylish black hat; Mrs. E. Russell Jones, stylish green and white silk voile dress, and pretty white crinoline hat, trimmed with green; Mrs. C. Jones (Dunedin), blue and white check dress, and green hat trimmed with large green bows; Miss F. Jones, green and white cheek voile, with pretty hat to correspond; Mrs. J. Couper, floral muslin dress, and cream hat with floral trimmings; Mrs. A. Tucker, cream cloth costume, relieved with brown, and brown crinoline hat; Miss G. Jones, black skirt and dainty cream silk blouse, and pretty cream hat; Mrs. Ray Jones, pretty cream dress, and cream crinoline hat; Mrs. A. S. Russell, beautiful black silk dress and stylish black bonnet, relieved with touches of pink: Mrs. J. Montague, black silk dress and a becoming pale blue crinoline hat; Miss Ivy Carlaw, heliotrope chiffon taffeta, smart heliotrope hat, with ostrich feathers; Miss Rita Carlaw, pink taffeta, with dainty net hat; Mrs. Taylor (Dunedin), handsome gown of black chiffon taffeta, black and white hat; Mrs. John Clark, cream eolienne, and black and white hat; Mrs. John Fuller, stylish black silk gown, black hat, with ostrich plumes; Mrs. H. Dearsley, elegant gown of brown chiffon taffeta, and becoming Tuscan hat; Mrs. Kent, black silk dress and Tuscan straw hat; Mrs. Long, becoming brown striped chiffon voile, and brown crinoline straw hat; Mrs. Jackson, black voile, with a dainty heliotrope bonnet; Miss Mabel Blomfield, pretty pink voile dress, and Tuscan and pink hat; Miss Dora Jackson, green check voile and pretty heliotrope hat; Miss May Fuller, pretty pink embroidered muslin, and pink hat. WHITE—WATKINS. A quiet yet pretty wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Hastings, on New Year’s Day, by the Rev. P. Ramsay, when Miss Louie Watkins, fourth daughter of Mr. E. A. Watkins, was married to Mr. Walter White, eldest son of Mr. G. White, of Raureka. The bride, who wore a cream embroidered voile, with orange blossoms and veil, was attended by Misses CLrissie Watkins and Ada White, as bridesmaids, who wore cream dresses and hats to match. Mr. Alf Watkins was best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the residence of the bride’s parents, the happy couple then leaving by express train for Palmerston on their honeymoon. The bride’s travelling dress was a blue cloth Eton coat and skirt and pale blue hat to match. PERRY TAYLOR—RICHARDSON. At Papakura Presbyterian Church recently, Miss Catherine Mitchell Richardson was married to Mr. W. Perry-Taylor. Young lady friends of the bride prettily decorated the church. The Rev. J. B. Smellie was the officiating clergyman. The accommodation of the church was insufficient to siat the congregation, and many people waited outside. When the bride, attired in dainty white embroidered muslin, and supported by her father, Mr. Wm. Richardson, entered the church, the Sunday School scholars of the class which Miss Katie Richardson had taught, sang a wedding hymn. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mrs. Warin played the “ Wedding March.” The bride was attended by her three sisters, Misses Emma, Essie, and Ida Richardson. Mr. 0. H. Poole, M.P., was best man. The breakfast was served in the Public Hall.

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Black and Mr. Geo. Smith contributed to the musical programme. Messrs. C. H. Poole, A. J. Black, W. Oswald, the Rev. J. B. Smellie, and Mr. Ewan McLennan delivered congratulatory speeches. The Public Hall was engaged for a social evening. Mr. and Mrs. Perry-Taylor were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. STEVENS—WINTERINGHAM. A pretty wedding was celebrated at S. Matthew’s Church on January 2nd, when Miss Olive Ida Winteringham, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Winteringham, of Masterton, was married to Mr. Norman Stevens, of Napier, says the “Wairarapa Age.” The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of white embroidered muslin, with hat to match, trimmed with ostrich feathers. The bridesmaid, Miss Myrtle Irene Winteringham, sister of the bride, wore a dress of champagne voile over pink glace silk. She also wore a floral hat to match, and carried a shower bouquet. Mr. David Walsh was best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. M. Johnson. Subsequently a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, “Namathan,” Villa-street. BROOKES—INGRAM. A pretty wedding was celebrated at S. Matthew’s Church, Masterton, on January Bth, when Miss Dorcas Vivian Ingram, sixth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ingram, of Bannister-street, Masterton, was married to Mr. Vincent Brookes, of the Post and Telegraph Office, Wanganui. The bride wore a handsome crepe de chene frock, with the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a white prayer book. She was attended by her niece, Miss Mabel Sutton, as bridesmaid, who was attired in a becoming pale blue crepe de chene dress and carried a shower bouquet. Mr. Jasper Ingram, brother of the bride, was best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. M. Johnson, and the service was a choral one. Mr. H. S. Claughton presided at the organ, and played the Wedding March as the bridal party left the church. A reception was subsequently held at the Arcadia Tea Rooms, where a large number of guests were entertained. GILLESPIE—MORRISON. On New Year’s Day a quiet wedding was celebrated at the Te Roti church, Taranaki, the bride being Miss Daisy Morrison, of Te Roti, and the bridegroom Mr. John Gillespie, of Masterton. The Rev. Dent officiated. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of “The voice that breathed o’er Eden.” The bride, who was given away by Mr. F. Maindonald, looked charming in a lovely gown of soft cream material, trimmed with lace and satin, the skirt being finished with lover’s knots of ruched ribbon. She wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a lovely bouquet. She was attended by three bridesmaids—-the Misses C. and A. Maindonald and E. Henrickson—all wearing dresses of soft cream material, becomingly trimmed with ecru lace and insertion and large tucks, and wearing daintily trimmed hats to match. The bridesmaids also carried bouquets and wore handsome gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. L. Morrison, brother of the bride, was best man. After the ceremony the friends of the bride and bridegroom assembled at the residence of Mr. Maindonald. where a delightful afternoon tea was partaken of and the usual toasts were honoured. In the evening the friends assembled in the Matapu Hall, and a very enjoyable evening was spent, CIMINO—QUIRK. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Basilica, Hill-street, Wellington, between Miss Nora Quirk, daughter of the late Mr, William Quirk (Melbourne) to Mr. Chas. Cimino, of Huddart Parker Cou, the Rev. Father Kimbell officiated. The bride wore a pretty frock of pale grey silk- eolienne, with lace yoke and ruffles. "She was attended by Miss Viola Cimino, and Mr. Leo. Cimino was best man. The wedding took place from the residence of Mrs. Mantell, Sydney-street, who held a small reception afterwards.

DUNN—AIRD. > A quiet little wedding took place at S. Mark’s Church (Wellington), on Saturday, between Miss Isabel Aird, daughter of the Rev. Hugh Aird, M.A. (Brechin, Scotland) to Mr. Richmond Dunn, of Hawera. The wedding took place from the house of Miss Turner, Kelburne, where the bride had been staying since her arrival in the Athenic, a few days previously. Her dress was of cream silk voile, with lace yoke and sleeves, and long lace scarf, a crinoline hat with sweeping feathers, and large pink roses, completed a smart and becoming toilette. She was attended by Miss E. Turner in a pretty white frock and hat with roses. Mr. Bannister was best man, and Mr. Beattie gave the bride away. After the ceremony, a reception was held at Kelburne by Miss Turner. SOTHAM—JUDSON. The marriage of Miss Mary Judson, eldest daughter of Mrs Helen Frances Judson, of London, to Mr Walter Sotham, second son of Captain F. J. Sotham, R.N.R., East India Company, was quietly solemnised on 31st December, at St. Matthew’s Church, Auckland. Tire ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. E. Gillam. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Judge Edger, looked sweetly pretty in a navy blue tailor-made travelling costume, and a white straw hat with floral trimmings. Miss F. Judson, the bridesmaid, wore a cream Eton costume and blue hat. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold bracelet set with diamonds and rubies, and to the bridesmaid a silver manicure set. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs W. Sotham went straight from the church to the Zealandia, en route for Timaru, via the east coast.