Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 8, 22 February 1908, Page 61

Orange Blossoms.

SHEBHHTT—BURKE. An extremely pretty and tachionable wedding took place nt St. Mary's Church, Waipukurau, on February 12th. The bride was Mies Ella Burke, daughter of Mrs. Gore, of Mangatarata, and late of Napier, and the bridegroom Mr. Thornley Sherrett, of Gisborne. The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Burke (sister of the bride), who wore a pretty pale pink nierv. dress and Miss Hilda Sherrett (sister of the bridegroom), who was robed in pale blue merv. The bride was given away by Dr. Caro, of Napier, and was dressed in white glace silk with embroidered! chiffon bodice, veil and orange blossoms. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs. F. Donnelly and Monkton. The Rev. F.W. Marton was the officiating clergyman. After the ceremony the guests were conveyed to the large homestead in motor cars, where a very jolly afternoon was spent. WRIGHT—CON DON. A pretty wedding which created considerable interest was solemnised at St. Patrick’s Church, Napier, on February 10, by the Rev. W. D. Goggan, the contracting parties being Miss Mary (May) E. Condon, eldest daughter of Mrs. K. Condon, of Napier, and Mr. Hugh Wright, of Auckland. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. John Higgins, looked charming- in a becoming gown of ivory chiffon taffeta, the bodice trimmed with Limerick lace, a transparent yoke and sleeves of tucked chiffon. She wore a wreath with a beautifully embossed veil, also a magnificent gold chain and pendant, set with amethysts and pearls, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Misses Madge, Kathleen, and Sheila Condon, sisters of the bride, and Miss Julia Higgins, cousin of the bride, who wore costumes of rich cream silk ninon, trimmed with chiffon taffeta and tassels, with charming picture hats of white taffeta. The mother of the bride was attired in a handsome black merveilleux silk, with black toque richly trimmed with plumes and ospreys. The mother of the bridegroom wore a costume of black duchess satin, with dainty bonnet to match. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs. P. S. Foley and F. Wright. The “Bridal March” from “Lohengrin” was artistically played by Mr. St. Lawrence Toner. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s mother, Bluff Hill, where the young couple received the congratulations of a wide circle of friends. The bride’s present to the bridegroom was a gold sovereign case, and the bridesmaids’ presents from the bridegroom were beautiful gold brooches set with rubies and pearls. The presents, which included several cheques, were numerous, valuable, and useful, and testified to the popularity of the bride and bridegroom. The wedding cake, which was made and presented by Messrs. Sheahan and Sons, was a splendid specimen of the confectioner’s art. The bride’s travelling dress was a costume of champagne cloth, with collar and cuffs of moss green velvet. Mr. and Mrs. Wright left during the afternoon for Taupo and Rotorua, en route to their new home in Auckland, amidst the good •wishes of their many friends. MACGOWN—DRiO VVER. A pretty choral wedding was solemnised last Wednesday, at the Holy Sepulchre Church, when Miss Marianne Drower, daughter of Mr. George Buckland Drower, of “ Cory ton,” Mount Eden, Auckland, was married to Mr. Max I>. Maegown, of Carterton, Wairarapa. The Rev. McFarland officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a crepe do sole, over ehiffon taffeta, a present from the bride’s aunt in England, an exquisite dress in which the bride looked lovely. She wore a tulle veil, richly embroidered in silk and carried a

beautiful shower bouquet of white asters end choice hotlioicse Jowers. The brides maids were Misi Dora Stevenson, and two tiny girls. Miss Lorna Drower, (the bride’s sister), and Miss Olive Gresham (cousin). They wore dresses of soft mauve silk, beautifully trimmed with white lace, and white chiffon picture bats. Miss Stevenson carried a eharming shower bouquet of mauve and white flowers, and the little girls carried dainty basket*, of mauve and white also. Tue bridegroom's present to the bridesmaids were gold dagger brooches set with pearls and garnets. Mr. H. Beechy acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the “ Tiffin ” tearooms, where a) delicious afternoon tea was served, when there were about 50 guests present. Later Mr. ami Mrs. McGown left on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a tailor-made gown of reseda cloth, and a white picture hat trimmed with marabout feathers. The presents were numerous and costly. Mrs. Drower (mother of the bride) was attired in black chiffon taffeta trimmed with white silk lace, and tucked net, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of pink and white flowers. O’HAGAN — MOORE. An extremely pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Joseph’s Church, New Plymouth, on February 12th, when Mr. John H. O’Hagan (only son of Mr. J. O’Hagan, of Hokitika), was married to Miss Josephine Agnes Moore, youngest daughter of the late Martin Moore, of New Plymouth. The Rev. Dean McKenna officiated. The bride was charmingly attired in a dress of glace silk with handsomely trimmed yoke of all-over lace, silk and motif insertion, and finished with bebe ribbon and French knots. The skirt was full with tiny tucks and silk insertion. The elbow sleeves were of unique design. She wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a lovely shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Mias Moore, sister of the bride, and little May Moore, niece of the bride. The former wore a very striking frock of eream voile, pale blue merveilleux kimono bodice, full lace vest and sleeves, skirt trimmed with bands of pale blue merveillieux and medallions, finished with pale blue sash; hat of white crinoline straw trimmed with lilac, big blush rose in front and green bows, and carried a blue and white bouquet. Little May Moore wore a dainty cream voile dress, cardinal hat with chiffon rosettes, cardinal belt. She carried a basket of red and white flowers. The bride was given away by her brother. Mr. Frank Moore, and Mr. Hansbury acted as best man. Mr. W’. Perry presided at the organ and played the wedding inarch. Mr. and Mrs. O’Hagan left by the boat for Auckland and Rotorua. The bride’s travelling dress was a cream serge eoat and skirt faced with gold and white, hat of pink crinoline straw, pink velvet ribbon bows caught with brilliant buckle, large ostrich feather shaded from vieux rose to pale pink. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of handsoma and costly presents. COOK—NAYSMITH. A local wedding of great interest to a large circle of relatives and frien'ds took place at Dargaville last, week, whoa Mr. Charles Albert Cook was married to Miss Ella Camelia Naysmith at the residence of the bride’s parents. The Rev. Mr. Wansbone conducted tba ceremony in the presence of a largo gathering, the bride being given away by her father. Mr. VV. Cook acted as best man, and the bridesmaids wero Misses Mary and Janet Naysmith. The bride looked very well in a pretty creme silk voile dress, trimmed with creme silk lace, and in addition to thq ordinary orange blossom she wore a headdress of myrtle blossom specially sent from S. Australia. The very effective dresses worn by the bridesmaids were of blue nun’s veiling with creme trimminga.

- ADAMSON—HAZLEHURST. A very pretty wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Pha-razyn-atreet, Feilding, last week, when Mr. Percy L Adamson, of Auckland (late of Norfolk, England), was married to Miss Elizabeth Hazlehurst, eldest daughter of Mr. T. Hazlehurst, of Feilding (late of Staffordshire, England). The Rev. P. Cossum officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very pretty dress of creme taffeta voile, tastefully trimmed with chiffon in lovers’ knots, lace, and orange blossoms. She also wore the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a bridal bouquet. Miss Winnifred D. Hazlehurst, niece of the bride, attended as bridesmaid, and was dressed in a pretty muslin dress, daintily triinmed with Valenciennes lace and insertion, with pretty Leghorn hat with chiffon and feather. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a gold necklet with greenstone heart; and the bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold chain. After the ceremony a number of guests were entertained at the home of the bride’s parents. The honeymoon is to be spent at Auckland and Te Aroha, for which place the contracting parties left by the express. The bride’s travelling dress was a light grey coat and skirt, with hat to match. WILSON—LITTLE. A very pretty but quiet wedding was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, Stratford, last week, when Miss Ethel F. Little, only daughter of Mrs. W. Little, of Stratford, was united- in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Walter V. Wilson, youngest son of Mr. H. Wilson, of Stratford. The Rev. C. A. B. Watson performed the ceremony. The bride was arrayed in a white embroidered muslin gown, with train, and wore the usual orange blossoms and veil, also carrying a small white prayer-book. The bridesmaids, who wore pale pink silk dresses and white Valenciennes lace hats, were Miss Hilda Wilson, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Edith Anstis, of Normanby. Mr. Scott Wilson, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr. Fred Jackson, of New' Plymouth, gave the bride away. On arrival at the church the choir rendered a full choral service, in honour of the bride, who occupied the position of organist at Holy Trinity Church for some considerable time. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mr. R. J. Kernahan played the Wedding March, after which the party proceeded to the residence of the bride’s mother, in Broadway South, where the wedding breakfast was laid, and at which the usual toasts were drunk. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson received a number of beautiful presents from connections and friends, and the bridesmaids were the recipients of handsome gold brooches from the bridegroom. SHERRIFF—MA LONE. At St. Mary’s Church, Gisborne, last week, a wedding of some local interest was solemnised, the contracting parties being Mr. Albert Dunlop Sherrill’ and Miss Esther Malone, daughter of Mr. P. Malone, Makaraka. The bride looked charmingly pretty attired in a dress of ivory duchess satin, kimono bodice over vest of pleated chiffon, prettily trimmed with silk lace and insertion, full trained skirt, folds and lovers’ knots of pleated chiffon, with embroidered veil and orange blossoms, and carrying a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Misses Nellie and Lorna Malone, who also looked pretty, the former dressed in pale blue chiffon silk, with hat of blue crinoline straw, cream tulle and ostrich feathers, and the latter in buttercup silk and Leghorn hat, and both carrying bouquets of pink and cream roses and maidenhair fern. Mr. Hastings Sharpe acted as best man, and Master Albert Hardy as groomsman. After the ceremony, the bridal party were conveyed to the residence of the bride’s brother-in-law, Mr, H. F. Gush, where the reception was held. The wedding presents were numerous and costly, and the happy Couple left for their future home at Piritaha. The bride’s travelling dress was of biscuit-coloured voile, over bodice of Cream brocaded silk, with pale blue hat.