Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 12, 21 March 1908, Page 60

Orange Blossoms.

BUNNY—BEY. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Luke’s, Greytown, on the sth, whqn Miss Mary Isabel Bey, only daughter of Dr. Bey, was married to Mr. F. ©I Bunny, third son of Mr. H. R. Bunny, of Ahiaruhe, Gladstone. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion, and the bride and bridegroom stood under a large floral bell, suspended by ropes of greenery. The Rev. R. Young, of Carterton, assisted by the Rev. A. O. Williams, of Wanganui, performed the ceremony. The church was crowded to the doors. The bride, who was led to the altar by her father, was attended by Miss Elmslie, of Christchurch, as chief bridesmaid, attired in a handsome dress of pale blue chiffon taffeta, and a white hat wreathed with large pink roses. She carried a shower bouquet of delicate pink flowers. The Misses Bunny (2), daughters of Mr. E. Bunny, of the Hutt, were prettily dressed in pale blue silk dresses, with hats to match, and carried -similar bouquets. The bridegroom had in attendance his brother Archer as best man. Mr. H. Jackson and Mr. U. Bey, brother of the bride, were groomsmen. At the conclusion of the ceremony the happy pair left the church amidst showers of flowers and confetti, white Miss O. Beard played the wedding march. The guests were afterwards received at the residence of the bride’s parents. The bride, who looked charming, wq.s attired in a beautiful white ehiffon taffeta, with transparent yoke and sleeves of Limerick lace and silver true lover’s knots, while the trained skirt had a design of white chiffon rose and silver, the usual veil of orange blossoms, and a pretty shower bouquet completed this handsome costume! Her going-away dress was a smart cream Eton coat and skirt, trimmed with silver braid, and faced with white satin. With this she wore a pretty brown hat trimmed with brownshaded roses, while the handsome sables which completed her costume were one of her wedding presents. The bride’s mother was handsomely attired in a brown chiffon taffeta, with lace vest and sleeves, and trimmed with knots of brown French and pale blue stars, and wore a pretty hat wreathed with brown shaded roses. She also carried a shower bouquet composed of old gold roses and autumn leaves. Mrs. Bunny, mother of the bridegroom, wore a pretty black silk taffeta, with hat trimmed with plumes to match. Mrs. Porritt, . grandmother of the bride, was dressed in black satin, with chiffon ruffle and Maltese silk scarve, and a pretty French bonnet. The presents, which numbered upwards of one hundred and thirty, were displayed in the billiard room. The happy pair are to reside at Mr. Frank Bunny’s run at Ahiaruhe, where they have built an exceedingly niee residence. DELAN FA’—BARTLE. At the Catholic Church, Dannevirke. recently, Mr. John Francis Delaney, of the New Zealand Government railways, was married to Miss Lillian Maud Bartie, lately of Napier. The bride, who was given away by her brother. Mr. William Bartie, of Hastings, wore a pretty dress of grey crepe de chine, and the orthodox wreath and veil, and carried a handsome shower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Louie Delaney, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaid, who was dressed in a pretty cream dress, with hat to match. Mr. Jack Bartie, brother of the bride, was best man, and Mr. Edward Delaney, brother of the bridegroom, was groomsman. TROUGHTON—IN NES. The marriage of Mr. David Troughton, of Oparau, with Miss Lizzie Innes, daughter of Mr. Arthur Innes, of Belle Vue, Wharepoa, was celebrated on March 4 (says the “Thames Star”). The ceremony, which took place at the parents’ residence, Wharepoa, was performed by the Rev. Milne. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Arthur Innes, the best man being Mr. T. Troughton, brother the bridegroom, whilst Mr. H. Innes was groomsman. The bride, who was supported by Misses A. Innes ami Troughton as bridesmaids, was attired in a beautiful box robe dress, with the orthodox veil and orange blossom*.

YATES—KNJGHT. 'At St. Mary’s Church, New Plymouth, on March 10th, Mr. William Henry Yates (instructor in carpentry, woodwork, and drill at the Burnham Industrial School) was married to Miss Frances Mildred Knight. Miss Knight is a niece and foster child of Mr. F. W. Sandford, of New Plymouth, miss B. Tilly was bridesmaid and Mr. Davison best man. The bride was given away by Mr. Sandford. A pleasant incident was the meeting of the bride and her father. Mr. Knight had left Canterbury, where his child was born, many years ago and she had never seen him. He contrived to be present at the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Yates left for Wellington by the mid-day boat. They will spend a few days in Wellington, and then return to Christchurch. PYKE—EVANS. At Fernbridge, Masterton, recently, at the residence of the bride's parents, Miss Elizabeth Mary Evans, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Evans, was married to Mr. Frederick Pyke, eldest son of Mrs. Pyke, of Te Whiti. The bride’s dress was of acicilan cloth, trimmed with chiffon, and she wore the orthodox veil and orange blossom. Miss N. Pyke and Miss J. Evans acted as bridesmaids, and their dresses were of white silk muslin, trimmed with muslin embroidery and insertion. Mr. W. A. Evans was best man, and Mr. C. Munn groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. T.. Thompson. A large number of very valuable presents was received by Mr. and Mrs. Pyke. DEATH—ALLEN. St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Cambridge was on March 11 th the scene of a pretty wedding, when Mr. Horace Death, of Eltham, and Miss Gertrude Allen, eldest daughter of Mr. Edward Allen, of Pukekura, were married. The bride was attired in a rich white brocaded silk, with court train attached, trimmed with orange blossoms, lily of the valley, and white satin, and truelovers’ knot. She carried a lovely shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were the Misses O. and M. Allen, sisters of the bride. Mr. Arthur Poad was best man, and Mr. J. S. Allen officiated in the role of groomsman. The Rev. W. H. Beck officiated. The happy couple afterwards left for their future home, Eltham, via the Wanganui river. CAIRNS—SECCOMBE. Whangarei was the scene of a pretty wedding on March 10, when Miss Edie Seccombe, of Whangarei, was married to Mr. Herbert Cairns, of Auckland. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Gwen Seccombe, and Miss Mabel Cairns, sister of the bridegroom. The bride was becomingly attired in silk taffeta, with orange blossoms and veil. The bridesmaids wore soft silk dresses, with Wedgwood blue hats and sashes, Mr. V. Lester, of Auckland, acted as best man, and Mr. Gilbert Seccombe as groomsman. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. H. E. Seeeombe. The vicar of Whangarei officiated, and was assisted by the Rev. Hawkes, viear of Kamo. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the residence, of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Sissons, “Moehau,” Kamo. Mrs. Sissons wore a handsome brocaded silk dress, trimmed with lace; Mrs. Robert. Mair, beautiful brocaded black silk; Miss Seccombe, black brocaded silk; Mrs. Bedlington, sen., black silk voile; Mrs. Steadman, green voile, relieved with green silk; Mrs. Percy Bedlington, black and white costume; Mrs. Stanley Bedlington wore black and cream; Mrs. Harrington, grey tweed; Mrs. Cubitt, handsome violet costume; Mrs. Hawkes, black silk voile; Mrs. Meldrum, black silk; Mrs. Lindsay (Kamo), grey cloth costume; Mrs. Boult, grey; Mrs. Allan O’Neil (Lake Takapuna), handsome blue silk, relieved wtih cream lace; Mrs. Teppet, Auckland, handsome black silk; Mrs. Hall, black and cream; Mrs. Willie Foote (Kamo), heliotrope; Mrs. Malcolm McDonald, black silk dress, relieved with cream lace; Miss Mollie Cairns, fawn and brown dress; Miss Steadman, pretty grey costume, relieved with white; Miss Armstrong, pretty cream dress; Miss Phillips, black and eream; Miss Vera Bedlington, black and white.

WILLIS—JOLL.’ At the Presbyterian Church, on the 4th instant, Miss Mabel Helena) JoD, youngest daughter of the late Mr; D. J. Joll, of Harewood, Hastings, was married to Mr. William Henry Willis, of Taradale. The Rev. A. Grant performed the ceremony. The bride wore a charming dress of cream silk cheek voile, and the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and was attended by Miss Willis, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaid, who wore pink silk muslin, and pink hat and feathers to match, and Miss Leone Joll, niece of the bride, as flower girl, who wore white embroidered muslin, pink sash, and picture bonnet to match. Mr. F. E. Whibley was best man. The bride was given away by her stepfather, Mr, E. J. Whibley. After the ceremony, the wedding party proceeded to Mangarawa, the residence of the bride’s parents, where a large number of relatives and friends were entertained at afternoon tea. The bride’s travelling dress was a navy blue tailor-made costume, with hat to match. TENNENT—ARTHUR. At St. Andrew’s Church, Wellington, on March 11th, Miss Frances Arthur, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Arthur, of Hobson-street, was married to Mr. H«’ Brereton Tennent, station-holder, of Wairau. The church was beautifully decorated with pot plants and ferns with' which broad white ribbon was artistically intermingled. Rev. J. Gibson Smith performed the ceremony. The bride’s charming frock was of ivory satin, trimmed with chiffon, lace, and orange blossoms. She wore a bridal veil and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of roses and maidenhair, with long streamers of white ribbon. The three bridesmaids wore frocks of contrasting colours. Miss Fife wore pale blue chiffon taffetas, trimmed with lace and chiffon, Miss Buchanan was in pale lemon-coloured taffetas, and Miss Howlett wore pale pink silk. All three wort pale blue glace hats trimmed with large blue bows and pink roses, and carried bouquets of roses and sweet peas, tied with long streamers. Mr. H. Ostler acted as best man, the groomsmen being Messrs. R. Arthur and O. Tennent After the wedding a large number of guests were entertained at a reception at the home of the bride’s parents. DOHNT—TYLER. At South Featherston on March 5, Mr. Arthur Edward Dohnt, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. A. Dohnt, of Martinborough, and Miss Naomi Olive Tyler, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Tyler, sen., of South Featherston, were married. Mr. Rowe, of Rongotea, conducted the ceremony in a tastefully decorated tent at the residence of the, bride’s parents. The bride was given away by her father, and was gowned in a white silk, trimmed with insertion, lace, and ribbon to match, with the customary veil and orange blossoms. Miss Ruby Dohnt, chief bridesmaid, was attired in a dress of creme voile, trimmed with lace and ribbon to match. Miss Verna Tyler, the second bridesmaid, was dressed in creme lustre trimmed with ribbon to match. Mr. Rubin Tyler was beet man. Mrs. J. Smith, of Martinborough, presided at the organ. Mr. and Mrs. Dohnt are spending their honeymoon in the Manawatu, and will take up their residence iu Martinborough on their return. NEVILL—PEARCE. St. Barnabas’ Church, Mt. Eden, Auckland, was the scene of a quiet wedding on March 11th, when Mr. Geoffrey Nevill, youngest son of W. J. Nevill, Esq., was married to Miss Lily Pearce, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Pearce, Thames. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. George Laird, looked charming in her travelling costume of navy blue coat and skirt, and pale blue uat, and weS attended by her two little nieces, Zillah and Marie Laird, who were dressed in little cream frocks and cream silk hats. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr. Arthur Frater, as best man, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. E. J. McFarland, vicar of the parish. Mr. and Mrs. Nevill left by the express for Rotorua.