Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 25, 16 December 1908, Page 66

Orange Blossoms.

WARD— DAVII)S< >N. Quite a unique function was the "double event" at Awarua House on {Saturday afternoon, that is to say, the wedding of Mr Cyril Ward to Miss Elinor Davidson and the silver wedding of Sir Joseph and Lady Ward. The former took place at the Basilica, which had been beautifully decorated by the Sisters and pupils from the convent, masses of : rum lilies intermingled with palms were hanked up behind the high altar, and on it and the side altars were quantities of lilies, carnations, roses, and gladioli, all pure white, whilst the chancel rails were threaded with soft white ribbon, and small white roses: at the entrance to the chancel a floral arch was erected, from which hung a large bell of white flowers. The Rev. Father Hickson was the officiating priest, and he was attended by Archdeacon Devoy, Rev. Father Keogn, and others. The Wedding March, and Bridal March from “Lohengrin." were played by the organist, Miss Piftman. with trumpet obligato by Mr. Short, the “King’s Trumpeter," the effect being absolutely elect ri tying. The bride, who was given away by her brother. Mr Arthur Davidson, wore an Empire gown with long train of Duchesse satin, the bodice having transparent yoke of finely tucked chiffon and pearl embroideries, and niched chiffon sleeves. In her hair was worn a small coroni't of orange blossom and long tulle veil, the whole being most becoming to the fair, girlish wearer; her only ornament was a handsome tourmaline pendant, the gift of the bridegroom: her bouquet was a shower, of roses and sweet peas. Her two bridesmaids, Miss Eileen Ward and Miss Gladys Webster, wore white frocks, the former being of chiffon taffetas. semi-Empire: her hat was of fine black chip, wreathed with large white roses and foliage. The latter wore a finely embroidered lawn, white fiat, with pink and white flowers. They each wore amethyst and pearl pendants, the gifts of the bridegroom, and carried crooks tied with long streamers of ribbon ami crowned with flower.;. Master Pat. Ward was page, and looked most fascinating in white satin court suit and tricorne hat: he also had a flowerwreathed crook. Mr W. I’rouse was best man. A pretty effect was obtained by two little maidens dressed in white preceding the bride ami bridegroom as they came down the aisle and scattering rose leaves. Directly after the ceremony the bridal party drove to Awarua House, where the reception was held. Sir .Joseph and Lady Ward receiving their guests at the entrance to the drawing-room. They then passed on to offer their congratulations to Mr and Mrs Cyril Ward, who stooo undm* a bell of white flowers.' Two large* wedding cakes were on tables in this room. Tin* wedding breakfast was laid in the dining-room, which was . profusely decorated with roses. Archbishop Redwood proposed the health of the. bride and bridegroom; Mr T. Seddon that of the bridesmaids, to which Mr Piousp responded: the health of Sir Joseph and Lady Ward was proposed by Mr Fraser (Dunedin). Sir Joseph replied in a neat, cheery little speech. Tin* presem - were a most interest ing ami valuable collection, the silver wedding om s Iwing. of course, mainly silver, conspicuous among them being the exquisite little model of the Tutanekai, presented by the captain ami officers. ■ Mr and- Mrs (’yril Ward’s presents Were on view in the bi 11 iard-room, and attracted miieh attention, among them being a li:«ihlmhih* table centre of solid silver, with detarhabic dishes. presented by the Ministry, and silver photo frames from the High ('onruissioner ami Mrs Mali bint-, with their photographs. This jroonr was most artistically d<Mtoi‘ated with scarlet p<»ppies _and sweet peas, which harmonises! with the walls.’* After the speeches were over, most of the party w<mt on to the lawn where many photographs were taken, some good group** among them. The lawn was delightfully cool and r-fuxur*-' VW) - Mea '” were In’ every possible pluyJ’j ffT'7 the ."King’s Trumpeter ’ pUje<l several tun«, to the delight vt fa audience.

Later on Mr and Mrft (-yril Wild left for Christchurch, the bride’s travelling gown being a smartly made cream cloth, hat with many roses: handsome sables gave a distinctive touch. Lady Ward won* an extremely handsome gown of pale grey Marquisette, with hem of satin the same shade, made over silver tissue. the bodice was draped with Lin e: irk lace over guimpe of tucked chi lion, the sli*eves l>eing niched grey chiffon, grey chip hat lined with white, rows of pah* grey beads round the crown, finishing off at the side, with grey ostrich lips she also wore a lovely diamond pendant with emerald in the centre, the gift < 1 Sir Joseph Ward, and carried a bum*.let of crimson roses, which gave tin finishing touch to a most charming toilette. Mrs Henderson and Mrs Boyes, sisters of Lady Ward, wore both present, the former weai ing pale green crepe ue chine with lace bretelles bordered with key pattern in gold, toque of blue and green tulle and shaded roses; the latter, cream embroidered silk, white, crinoline hat with tulle* and white ostrich tips; Mrs Tipping (sist *r of Sir Joseph Ward), black watered silk, bodice trimmed with cream lace, black hat with cream ospreys; Mrs W. Ward, pastel cloth, large black hat *. Miss Seddon, black and white striped voile, black hat with pdumes; Miss Rubi Seddon, white embroidered muslin, hat with mauve tulle and shaded roses: I\lrs Findlav, black mousseline de soie over white glace, with tucking* of filet lace on the bodice, white ostrich feather stole, white hat with tulle and black ostrich plumes; Mrs. Knox Gilmer. Directoire gown, black face cloth, the coat having handsome Oriental embroideries, large hat of grey and green tulle trimmed with berries and wings of duck’s egg blue; Mrs. Fitchett, mushroom coloured cloth, hat with floral

lxiw£ and shaded hydrangeas; Mrs. David. Nathan wore an uncommon and beautiful gown of apricot souple satin, made in Directoire form, the bodice being draped with old yellow lace, held down by flat buckles her hat’ was a large blaek one with many plumes, tied with black velvet ribbon under the chin; Mrs. Kennedy Macdonald, black lace, with a panel embroidered in roses, guimpe of tucked ehiflon edged with pale pink velvet, toque of tulle and roses, white feather stole; Miss Prouse, white lawn bolero of Irish lace, white bat with roses; Mrs. -McCarthy, petunia chiffon taffetas elaborately trimmed with cream lace, embroidered in gold thread, largt* eream hat with shaded petunia and ostrich feathers: Mrs. Herbert wore a pretty frock of cream Brussels net hand-painted in a design of roses, hemmed with pink glace, and worn over pink chiffon skirts, large pink hat swathed with tulle, and finished with pink roses; Miss Coates, black and white striped ninon, with appliques of lr.ee, black picture hat : Mrs. Stott, lettuce green silk, kimono laee blouse, sunburnt hat with roses; Dr. Platts Mills, green Shantung, braided with velvet in a darker shade, black picture hat with plumes; Mrs. Beauchamp, green doth, finely braided, green hat with foliage and ospreys; Mrs. Fisher, pink Shantung, large blaek hat; Mrs. Loughnan, Parma violet doth, mauve hat with orchids; Mrs. Christie, white embroidered linen, na’ttier blue hat with tulle ruchings and white wings; Miss Esme Dean, black and white striped ninon, blue feather stole, black picture hat; Mus. H. Gilmer, floral voile, in a design of pink roses bordered with black, tulle hat with shaded roses; Mrs. Haselden, check blue and green voile, green Kat with blue roses; Mrs. Lichfield, grey voile with touches of green; Mrs. Hales, dahlia marquisette, guimpe and undersleeves of cream frilled lace, hat trimmed with ruehings of shaded tulle and roses; Mrs. F. Leeky, pale green silk, hemmed with darker green velvet, rose crowned hat; Mrs. Robertson, blaek ninon de soie,

the bodice lace trimmed, and embroidered in gold, blaek picture hat With plumes; Mrs. Firth, pale blue Shantung, cream hat with ostrich tips; Mrs.'Mucarthur, brown chiffon taffetas, cream lace blouse, brown hat; Mrs. Hislop, navy blue coat and skirt, blue toque with tips; Miss Skerrett, grey chiffon velvet, grey hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs. Izard, white embroidered muslin, blue hat with black roses; Miss O’Connor, floral muslin, pink tulle hat; Mrs. Chatfield, heliotrope silk, mauve and brown hat; Mrs. Rhodes, handsome blaek brocade, black bonnet with steel and silver sequins and plumes; Mrs. Mason, floral voile, patterned in pale blue, skirt made tunic fashion, bordered with blue, blaek picture hat. GREEN—MILLER. A pretty wedding was solemnised in the Presbyterian Church, Howick,' on December 9th when Miss Elsie Marion, daughter of Mr. R. Miller, “Hyde Park,” Pakuranga, was married to Mr. A, W. Green, horticulturist, at the Government Farm, Ruakura, and younger son of Mr. W. Green, Schoolhouse, Pakuranga. The Rev. A. Doull conducted the service, and Miss Ruby Nicholson officiated at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked eharming in a handsome ivory satin frock made Empire, with lace.yoke ami sleeves. She wore a beautiful embroidered veil over a wreath of orange blossoms, and* carried a lovely shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen Miller, sister of the bride, and Miss Elsie Green, sister of t,he bridegroom. They vvoic dainty dresses of ivory silk, trimmed with insertion and hats to match. They carried pretty bouquets of white sweet peas. Mr. S. Green acted as best man and Mr. 11. Langridge as groomsman After the ceremony the guests were entertained at ‘‘Hyde Park.” The popularity of the young couple was evinced by the great number of valuable presents received.

(A large reception, of young friends, wan held in the evening. Meredith’s Band played several selections and the dance, music. Mrs. Miller, mother of the bride, Wore, a handsome navy blu? silk, richly trimmed with cream lace, a light lint with plumes, .and a beaut if uL^'ostrich boa; she carried-a bopquet of pink roses; Mrs. Green, mother of the bridegroom, .wore a lavender grey , silk lustre, trimmed with bebe velvet and lace, white hat, and carried a bouquet of cream daisies. SOME NEW ZEALAND WEDDINGS r IN ENGLAND. The wedding of Miss Cicely Gregson and the Bey. Ernest I. Sola, on Thursday last, at St. Alban the Martyr, Westcliff, was attended by a large congregation. The bridegroom has been curate of the church for some time past, but recently resigned the curacy to go out to New Zealand as incumbent of the parish of St. Andrew, Bulls, with St. Thomas, Sandon and Greatford, in the diocese of Wellington. Miss Gregson and the members of her family have also been actively and prominently associated with the local church, her father being treasurer of its funds. The bride- is the fourth daughter of Mr. arid Mrs. Frederick Gregson, of Bampton House, Pembury-road, Westcliff, whilst Mr. Sola is the son of Mr. John I. Sola; of Valkyrie-road, Westcliff, The ceremony, which was fully choral, was performed by the Ven. Archdeacon of Leicester (the Rev. J. E. Stock), uncle and godfather of the bride, assisted by- the Rev. W. G. Barclay, step-brother of the bridegroom, and the Rev. C. H. Rogers, s'icar of St. Alban’s. The bride, who was given away- by- her father, was charmingly attired in a gow-n of white satin, trimmed with silver thread and embroidery. She had a full tulle veil, surmounted by- a wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white Howers. The only jewellery sdie wore was the sapphire and diamond ring, the gift of the bridegroom. There were three bridesmaids, the Misses Barbara and Winifred Gregson, sisters of the bride, and Miss Ella Sola, sister of the bridegroom. They were dressed in pink eolienne dresses with brown hats trimmed with shaded chrysanthemums. Each carried a shower bouquet of brown chrysanthemums, and fore silver and enamelled pendants,>thegift of the bridegroom. A reception was held after the wedding at the residence of the bride’s, parents, and later the couple left for a honeymoon holiday, Spending the period in London. The bride’s travelling dress was of brown cloth, coat and skirt, both braided, with brown picture hat and furs. Mr. and Mrs. Sola leave for NewZealand this month. , Holy Trinity, Eastbourne, was the scene, last Saturday, of a smart AngloNew Zealand wedding, the principals being Miss Ethel -Hihemoa Godby, second daughter of Mr. Michael Go/by, of Timaru, and Mr. Wm; youn-ger-son of the late Mr. Christopher Shorrock, J.P., of Darwen, Lancashire. The happy couple were united by- the Rev. G. Bassett Kerry, vicar of Holy Trinity.