Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 6, 8 February 1908, Page 51

Orange Blossoms.

FARRELLY—O’CONNOR. A brilliant wedding came off in Hastings last week, when Mr. J. H. Farrelly, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Farrelly, of Heretaunga-street, joined hands in marriage with Mis Norah O’Connor, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. O’Connor, of County Tiperafy, Ireland. Altirouh ithe wedding was celebrated as early as 8.30 a.m. The church was filled .with friends of both parties, as well as the general public. The Very Rev. Dean Smyth celebrated nuptial mass, during which the young eouple were united in matrimony. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. Joseph MeGlone, looked exceedingly pretty in crystalline over white satin, trimmed with Maltese laee and wearing the usual wreath and orange blossoms. She also carried a white flower s'hower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Lena Aldridge, niece of the bride (chief) and Miss A. Farrelly (sister of the bridegroom), both dressed in white embroidered muslin, with hats en suite and carrying shower bouquets of clematis and maiden-hair brooches set in rubies and pearls, gifts fern, and both young ladies wore gold from the groom. The mothers of the bride and bridegroom were also present at the ceremony, dressed in black silk with lace trimmings. The duties of best men were carried out by Mr. Willie Farrelly (brother of the bridgroom). At the conclusion of the service the wedding party were entertained with true Irish hospitality at the residence of '{lie bride’s parents, a marquee having to be erected to accommodate the .guests. The health of the bride was proposed by Mr. Farrelly, senr. Subsequently the happy couple left by motor car en route for Auckland and Rotorua. The presents were most valuable and numerous; including many cheques. f.. i * ROLLS—MOGRIDGE. A very pretty .wedding which excited a good deal of interest took place at St. Augustine’s Church, Napier, the contracting parties being Miss Florrie Mogridge, second daughter of the late Mr. W. Mogridge, arid Mr. H. Rolls, third son of Mr. Mark Rolls, both of Pott Ahtiriri. The Ven. Archdeacon ‘"Ruddock was the officiating clergymans The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. W, Mogridge, looked' charming in a navy blue tailor-made costume and white hat with ostrich plumes. The. bridesmaids were Miss A. Mogridge, sister of the bride, and Miss Emma (Topsy) R.ojls,' sister of the bridegroom, who were prettily attired in •ream silk muslin dresses, with pale blue

hats. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. B. Spiller as best man. After the ceremony, the happy couple left by the express en route for Wellington, where the honeymoon will be spent. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. ' RYBURN—WALLACE. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Wallace, Te Puke, when Mr. Martyn H. Ryburn, fifth son of Mr. R. N. Ryburn, of Retnuera, Auckland, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Mary Wilson Wallace, second daughter of Mr. Gavin Wallace, of Te Puke, the marriage ceremony being performed by the Rev. W. Gillies, of Tauranga. Miss Christina Wallace attended her sister as bridesmaid, whilst the duties of best man were carried out by Mr. Allan Ryburn. After the conclusion of the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous wedding when the customary toasts were proposed and duly honoured. At 1.30 p.m. the happy couple left by coach for Tauranga, where they joined the s.s. Ngatiawa for Auckland, en route to Wanganui, where the honeymoon will be spent. The newly wedded couple carry with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends in the Tauranga and Te Puke districts for a happy, long and prosperous married life. Mr. and Mrs. Ryburn will take up their future residence in Te Puke. UPTON—PIERCE. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre last week, when Miss Florence Pierce, daughter of the late G. P. Pierce, was married to Mr. Percy H. Upton, son of Mr. J. H. Upton, of Auckland. The ceremony was performed by the Ven. Archdeacon Calder, assisted by the Rev. Herbert Reeve. Mr. Rice, organist of St Sepulchre’s, presided at the organ. The Chancel was tastefully decorated for the Occasion with white flowers and greenery. The bride, who was given away by her brother, looked charming in a lovely gown of soft white ninon over glace profusely trimmed with ruchings of fine Valenciennes lace, tKfe "belt, fembroidered in silver, was finished with streamers of pin-tucked ninon, edged with lace terminating in silver tassels, tulle veil, and an exquisite shower bouquet of white asters and sweet sultans completed her toilette. The bridesmaids were Miss Ethna Pierce and Miss Nellie Upton who wore dainty frocks of white muslin inserted with Swiss embroidery and Valenciennes lace, white ribbon ceintures finished at the back with buckles embroidered in silver, becoming hats of fine white straw wreathed with masses of hydrangea, shaded from deep blue to the palest pink, and they carried perfect shower bouquets of deep blue hydrangea and delphiniums. Mr. Upton was attended by Mr. Parker Upton as best man, and Mr. V. Masefield acted as groomsman. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a diamond and sapphire pendant, and the bridesmaids’ souvenirs were necklets of turquoise matrix joined by fine gold chain. After the'ceremony a reception was held at Beckleigh, Khyber Pass, Mrs. Pierce receiving her guests in a handsome black silk toilette with V-shaped vest of white satin and lace. Mr. and Mrs. Upton subsequently left to spend a few days at the Lake prior to leaving by the Manuka for Sydney on Monday, Mrs. Upton wearing a dainty gown of pale blue ninon with square vest of tucked net, effectively outlined with cream insertion, edged with blue velvet, and a smart Tuscan straw hat trimmed with large rosettes ' of blue and black glace. H ARDEY—ALLEN. A pretty wedding took place at the 1 historical chapel of St. John’s College, ■ Tamaki, Auckland, on January 14, when Miss Allen, of Onehdnga, 1 was married I to Mr. George Harold" IRtrdey, of Par- ! nelj, The bride" who was given away ! by Mr. Shaw, of Ponsonby, was attired I in dainty white silk, and was attended | by her sister and niece as bridesmaids •I Mr,’ H. Dawson officiated as best man. I The Rev. Mark Sutton performed the ! ceremony. The happy couple spent their I honeymoon in the Waikato. They were i the recipients of many handsome pre--1 cents, as well as cheques from their ' numerous friends.

ATKINSON—YOUNG. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Peter’s Church. Wellington, on the 21st January, when Miss Ruby Young, youngest daughter of Mrs Andrey Young, was married to Mr Robt. W. Atkinson, of the Agricultural Department. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. J. H. Young (Sydney), wore a dainty gown of soft white silk, transparent yoke, and sleeves trimmed with mechlin lace, tulle veil, and wreath of lilies of the valley, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids. Miss Freda Goodman (niece of the bride) and Miss Annie Atkinson (sister of the bridegroom), wore white mousseline dresses, trimmed with lace and insertion, and large white crinoline hats, and carried shower bouquets of palest pink sweet peasand red roses; also gold bangles. Mr. W. Atkinson acted as best man. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson left for the North. The bride’s travelling dress was of blue-faced cloth, large black crin hat lined with pale blue, and trimmed with black plumes. TOMLINSON—SQUIRE. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Michael’s Church, Waimea West. Nelson, on January 14, when Mr. William Arthur Tomlinson, third son of Mr. Frederick Tomlinson, engineer, of Waimea West, was married to Miss Lavinia May (Vinnie) Squire, youngest daughter of Mr. John S. Squire, of “Tukurna,” Collingwood. The bride, who was given away by her father, was daintily attired in a dress of cream silk crepe de chine, and wore the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet. Miss Mabel Bell, the only bridesmaid, wore a dress of cream silk lustre, with hat to match. Mr. Arthur Squire, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. S. Lucas. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mrs. A. W. Peters, sister of the bride, after which the bride and bridegroom left for their future home in Nelson. The presents were numerous and valuable. SHAW—-SHEA. At St. Joseph’s, Wakefield, Nelson, on January 22, Mr. James Shaw, of Blenheipi, was married to Miss Kate Shea, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shea, of Wakefield, Rev. Father Clancy officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, was very becomingly dressed in creme voile, trimmed with chiffon and silk. She wore the orthodox wreath and veil, and carried a pretty bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids were the Misses Bertha, Eileen and Dorris Shea (sisters of the bride), and her niece, Miss Irene Atkinson. They wore exceedingly pretty muslin dresses and white hats. Mr. Lester, of Blenheim, and Mr. F. Shea were best man and groomsman. The guests were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Shea at afternoon tea in the very pretty bush near the house, where a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. The numerous and valuable presents bore ample testimony to the popularity of the happy couple and their parents. MARSHALL— ALEXANDER. A pretty wedding was celebrated in St. Paul’s Church, Kawakawa, on the 22nd inst., the contracting parties being Mr B. Marshall arid Miss Amelia R. Alexander. The Rev. R. Boler officiated, and Miss Stephenson played the Wedding March. The bride, who looked charming in a cream silk dress trimmed with deep silk chiffon lace with lace insertion and the customary veil and orange blossoms, was given away by her brother, and was supported by Miss B. Marshall and Miss M. Wallace as bridesmaids, dressed in white muslin and wearing pretty blue bats and carrying handsome bouquets. Mr. J. Georgeson as best man, was in attendance on the bridegroom. The church was filled with local residents and friends of tha parties from Russell, After the ceremony was concluded, the happy pair left in an open carriage drawn by four cream-coloured ponies (driven by Mr. F. jlarshall), amidst showers of rice ami accompanied by the good wishes of' all their friends.

- ULI FTON—NET TLINGHAM. A pretty wedding was celebrated last week in the Anglican Church, Hastings, by the Rev. Mr Hobbs. The contracting parties were Miss Emily Nettlingham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Nettlingham, and Mr. Richard Clifton, of Havelock North. The bride, who was attired in a neat tailor-made travelling dress of bottle green, was attended by her sister, Miss Ellen Nettlingham, dressed in white muslin, with hat to match. Mr. B. C. McCormick discharged the duties of best man, and, at the conclusion of the ceremony, the newly-wedded couple drove to the railway station and left for Wanganui to spend their honeymoon on the river, amidst the congratulations and good wishes of their large circle of friends. NATHAN —COHEN. The wedding of Miss Gladys Cohen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neville D. Cohen, of “Liverynga." Elizabeth Bay, and Mr, Charles Nathan, son of Mr. Arthur Nathan, of Auckland, N.Z., took place at the Great Synagogue, Sydney, on January 22. The ceremony was performed by the Rabbi, the Rev. Francis L. Cohen. assisted by the Rev. Mr. Wolinski The bride was given away by her father and wore a beautiful dress. Mr. David Cohen, cousin of the bride, acted as best man, the bridesmaids being the bride’s sister, Miss Edna Cohen, the bridegroom's sisters, Miss Gwen and Miss Stella Nathan, Miss Jules Cohen, Miss Nina Cohen, and Miss Gwen Marks, cousins of the bride, and Miss Molly and Miss Betty Levy. Mr. and Mrs. Neville Cohen afterwards held a reception at “Liverynga,” where they entertained about 200 of their friends. The guests were received in the drawing-room, breakfast being served in a large marquee erected in the garden. A feature of the decorations was the numerous little silver shoes filled with orange blossoms. The presents were very numerous, and included a case of silver and cutlery from the firm of A. Nathan and Co., of Auckland. Amongst those present were: — Mrs. L. W. Levy, Mrs. A. Nathan, Mr and Mrs. George Cohen, Mr. and Mrs Mrs Orwell Philips, Mr Barnet Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. J, B. Christian, Mr. and Mrs. R. Tec'ce, arid Miss Teece, Mr. and Mrs.Onwell Philips, Mr. Barnet Cohen. Mrs. L. Moss, Mrs. Frances L. Cohen, Mr. Norman Cohen, Miss May Benjamin Mrs and Miss Baxter Bruce, Mrs and Miss Asher. Mr. and Miss Currie Elies Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davis, Mrs. Read. Mrs. Baar, Mrs. and Miss Whiting, Miss Tully, Miss B. Marks, Mrs. S. and Miss Marks, Mrs and Miss Whiting, Mr Albert Phillips, Mr. Tallerman, Mrs. Davis and Mr. L. Philip. hughes—McDowell. At Riversdale an interesting wedding took .place ou January 17th, says the Gore “Standard,” when Miss Fanny Rachel McDowell, second daughter of Mr. R. McDowell, of Riversdale, was married to Mr. William Henry Hughes. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. Mr. Maclnnes. The bride was given away by Mr. C. E. Clutterbuck (her uncle). She was attired in a dress of cream embroidered voile trimmed with cream figured guipure braid and silk lace. She wore the customary veil and orange blossoms, and also carried a lovely shower bouquet. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids—Miss Rose McDowell and Miss Eva Marshall (cousins of the bride) —who were dressed in cream figured delaine dresses trimmed with lace ami ribbons, and carried pretty bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. J. Stewart as best man, and Mr. T. Carter as groomsman. The bride's going away costume was of navy blue face cloth trimmed with cream face cloth and cream figured braid, and a cream ehip straw hat trimmed with cream silk ribbon and pale blue ostrich tins. The happy couple left by the afternoon express, amidst showers of rice, confetti, and good wishes, on route for Queenstown, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The presents were both useful and valuable.

DOUBLE WEDDING AT RUANUI. A very interesting ceremony took place yesterday at Ruanui (says the ‘‘Taihapd Times" of January 27th) when the first double wedding in the district was celebrated at the residence of Mr. Breniner, Miss Margaret Jane Bremner being married to Mr. E. C. G. Beard, of Greytown, and Miss Ruth Evelyn Gowdy. of Ruanui, being married to Mr. J. E. Hitchcock, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Percy Wise Clarkson, vicar of the parish. The brides, who looked very charming in white silk and lace, were attended by Miss Julia Bremner and Miss Minnie Gowdy, while the bridegrooms were supported by Mr. N. Breniner and Mr. Julius Jackson. The large dining-room was crowded to excess during the tying of the nuptial knot, with well-wishers from all parts of the district. The reception, which was. held in a marquee, was attended by about sixty people. The Vicar proposed the health of the respective brides and bridegrooms. The toast in honour of the parents was proposed most appropriately by Mr. J. F. Studholme, of Ruanui, who spoke of the sterling worth of both Mr. Bremner and Mr. Gowdy as settlers, who had done valuable service in that part of the country for nearly twenty years. The occasion was a most convivial one, and the happy couples left amid many good wishes and much mirth for their honeymoons. It all the good wishes are but half fulfilled their futures should be a succession of sunshine. A dance was held in the evening, which was heartily' enjoyed by a large company. FOSTER—TAPLIN. A very pretty' wedding was solemnised on January 15th. at the residence of Mr. John Hayes, Dixon-street, Masterton, when Mr. David Foster, son of the late Mr. Joseph Foster, of Timaru, was married to Miss Alice Taplin, youngest daugfeher of the late Mr. Arthur Taplin, of Taue.ru. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. Arthur Taplin, was attired in a pale cream silk dress with the orthodox veil and wreath. She carried a shower bouquet of maiden hair ferns and cream roses. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Amy Taplin as bridesmaid, attired in a cream voile dress with hat to match. Mr. George Wishart acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. N. Buttle. The presents received were numerous and costly. SUMPTER—BENNETT. The wedding of Miss E. L. Bennett to Mr. B. Sumpter at St. Luke’s on January 22, was a ceremony that created a good deal of interest, and popularity of the contracting parties was apparent in the number who attended (writes the Oamaru “Mail"). The service. Which W’as conducted by the Ven, Archdeacon Gould, was full choral, Mr. J. G. Finch acting in the capacity of organist. XW bride, who looked particularly pretty in a gown of white chiffon, was given aw-ay by Mr. J. Patterson, the bridesmaids being Miss W. Sumpter and Miss Bennett, who wore pretty frocks of floral muslin. The bridegroom’s best man was Mr. Davies. GILL—PRICE. At St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, on January- 28. Miss Mabel Price, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Price, of Upper Willisstreet, was married to Mr. Frederick G. B. Gill, youngest son of Mr. W. Gill, manager of the Wellington branch of the Alliance Assurance Company. The bridesmaids were Miss E. Price, sister of the bride, and Miss E. Gill, sister of the bridegroom. Mr. U. Oswin acted as best man, and Mr. S. J. W. Gill as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. McLaverty. After the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents in Upper Willis-street.