Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XL, Issue 23, 3 June 1908, Page 59

Orange Blossoms.

BULLOCK—SIMSON. iA very quiet wedding was celebrated at “King’s Court,” Upper Queen-street, on Saturday morning, May 23rd, only the relatives and a few intimate friends of the bride and bridegroom being present, when Miss Flossie Simson, daughter of Mr. Hector N. Simson, of Auckland, was married to Mr. Arthur Bulloek, son of Mr. Arthur W. M. Bulloek, Parnell, Auckland. The large drawing-room at King’s Court was prettily decorated for the occasion with pot plants and flowers, and after the ceremony, which was performed by Canon Calder, of All Saints’, Ponsonby, Miss Madeline Watkins played the Wedding March. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very handsome royal blue chiffon taffeta gown over glace, with silk lace vest embroidered with royal blue chiffon passementerie, laced and piped with emerald green rib, bon velvet. With this was worn a royal blue and emerald green hat, with rich royal blue plumes and ribbons, and in place of the usual bouquet the bride carried a handsome set of prayer books in a silver ease, the gift of the bridegroom. The only bridesmaid was Miss Glory Angela Simson, of Napier, niece of the bride, who- was prettily froeked in pale blue velvet, with a pale blue velvet Dutch bonnet covered with Maltese lace, and she carried prayer books in silver ease, the gift of the ■bridegroom, who also gave her a. gold name brooch. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a pearl and turquoise ring. Mr. Frederick Webber acted as best man, and Mr. Rupert W. Simson was groomsman. The wedding breakfast was held at “Kings’ Court,” after which Mr. and Mrs. Bullock left on their wedding trip to the Hot Lakes District, the bride wearing a smart violet tailor-made costume with violet velvet trimmings, and violet straw hat trimmed with violet velvet, roses and ribbon, and handsome muff and furs. Mrs. Simson, the bride's mother, wore a handsome black taffeta trimmed with black velvet bebe ribbon, and a Maltese lace capelet; Mrs Bullock •( mother of bridegroom), Royal blue taffeta silk, with rich silk braided vest over white satin; Miss Poppy Simson (sister of bride), creme crepe de chene, embroidered with pale pink roses, lace trimmings; Miss May Bulloek (sister of bridegroom), creme satin cloth, embroidered with pale pink passementerie, moss green bat trimmed with roses and ribbons; Mrs Boult, black silk taffeta; Miss Boult, creme tueked voile over glace, lace trimmings; Miss Madelene Watkins, Royal blue satin cloth coat and skirt, silk lace vest, Royal blue hat. On the Thursday evening previous to the wedding a “musicale” and dance was given by Mr and Mrs Simson at “King's Court,” the hail wall being beautifully decorated for the occasion, and most delightful dance music was supplied by Meredith’s orchestra. About a hundred guests were present, and the dresses were very dainty and pretty. In an interval of the dancing Miss Simson was presented with a massive silver tray by her numerous friends at “King’s Court.” The presentation was made by Mrs Beedon in a most felicitious little speech, to which Miss Simson feelingly responded. Mrs Simson received her guests in a black chiffon taffeta gown, with Maltese lace on bodice; Miss Simson, pretty pale blue crepe de chine, witli wide insertions of Maltese lace, and silver girdle round waist; Miss Pop pie Simson, black velvet gown, trimmed with rich golden passementerie; Mrs Bullock. Royal blue chiffon taffeta; Miss Bulloek. creme silk crepe de chine, with touches of vieux rose. CARTER BATGEH. St. Sepulchre’s Church, Khyber Pass, was the scene of a very pretty wedding last Tuesday, May 26, when Miss Alice Batger, daughter of Mr. John Batger, “Oaklands,” Mt. Eden, was married to Mr. John Carter, late of Adelaide, S.A. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Herbert Reeve, and the church was prettily decorated for the occasion by Miss Firth and other friends. The bride, who was given away by her father, was charmingly gowned in an Empire

toilette of ivory satin charmeuse, trimmed with sprays of roses of same material, a lovely tulle veil embroidered with silver thread arranged over a coronet of orange blossoms and white heather, and a most exquisite bouquet composed mainly of white violets, completed a very dainty tout ensemble. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Stericker, niece of the bride, and Miss Mona Gordon. They were very prettily froeked in pale blue silk, and wore becoming white crinoline straw hats garlanded with violets, and carried lovely violet sprays. Mr. Alfred Cooper, the bride’s cousin, was best man. Mr. Carter’s presents to the bride and bridesmaids were beautiful pearl pendants. After the ceremony a reception was held at “Oaklands,” and later Mr. and Mrs. Carter left on their wedding trip, the bride wearing a smart Saxe blue cloth tailormade gown, effectively and embroidered, and a very pretty golden brown straw hat trimmed with white and blue wings, embroidery and velvet. WEBSTER—WEBB. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Matthew’s Church on the 27th April, the contracting parties- being Miss Ida Webb, daughter of Mr. J. A. Webb, of Leichhardt, Sydney, and Mr. Henry Webster, son of the late Mr. Thomas Whatlof Webster, of Leicestershire, England. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a lovely gown of white .French silk and point lace; she also wore a handsome tulle veil, and carried a shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Amy Hal lamore, Miss Ruth Webb, and Miss Emma Howden, who all wore pretty white silk dresses and felt hats to match; they also wore gold bangles, the gifts of the bridegroom. The Rev. Gillam was the officiating clergyman. Mr. Philpott presided at the organ, and played the “Wedding March.” After the ceremony a small reception was held at the Picadilly, where about fifty guests assembled. The happy couple left by the afternoon train for Rotorua. The bride’s travelling dress was a myrtle green tailor-made costume and hat to match.