Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 26, 30 December 1908, Page 49

Orange Blossoms.

PLUMM EK—WHITELAW. A pretty wedding was quietly solemnised at St. Stephen’s Church, Ponsonby, Auckland, on December 21, when Miss May Whitelaw, daughter of Mrs. Whitelaw, of “Rosenheim,” was married to Mr. Sidney J. Plummer, of Siddington, Cirencester, England. The service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. T. F. Robertson and the Rev. Macaulay Caldwell. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. George Whitelaw', looked exceedingly handsome in a gown of pale cream Shantung silk, the kimono bodice worn over vest and sleeves of beautiful Carriekmacross lace, with a cream and fawn picture hat of eriuoliife straw trimmed with two large natural coloured ostrich feathers. She was attended by her nieces, Enid Whitelaw and Maisie Gray, who ■were daintily dressed in soft white silks and large cream hats. They carried bouquets of pale pink sweet peas. After the ceremony, the ‘ bridal party -returned to "Rosenheim,” where tea was served, and the usual toasts honoured with enthusiasm. Later on, Mr. and Mrs. Plummer left for their wedding trip amidst showers of rice and roses, the bride wearing a brown coat and skirt with smart brown straw hat. The couple were the recipients of many valuable and handsome gift-, amongst these being a pair of solid silver entree dishes from Captain Greenstreet and officers of the s.s. Rimutaka, Mr. Plummer’s ship. ROBINSON—TREGEA K. Au extremely pretty and interesting wedding was celebrated at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, on December 19, between Miss Vera Tregear (only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tregear, Wellington), and Mr. Herbert T. Robinsen, of Pieton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. 11. Sprott, and the bride was given away by her father. She looked charming in a semi-Enipire dress of ivory chiffon taffetas, made with a long train. Tucked chiffon formed the transparent sleeves, anti the yoke softened witii delicate lace and embroidered in silver. Her tulle veil was attached to a coronet of orange blossom, and her lovely shower bouquet of sweet peas, loses, and earnations had been specially sent from Pieton for the occasion. There were to have been three bridesmaids, but unfortunately .Miss Morreson (the bride’s cousin) was not well enough to be present. Miss Myra Robinson and Miss Brenda von Dadelszen wore pale pink glace veiled in pink crystalline, with lace yokes, and their hats of brown crinoline straw were swathed with brown tulle, and trimmed with roses. Sweet peas composed their bouquets, and they wore the bridegroom’s gifts, gold cable bangles. The bride received a gold watch and long gold chain. Mr. E. Robinson attended his brother as best man, and the groomsmen were Messrs. F. Williams and C. Bridge. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride’s parents, at the conclusion of which Mr. and Mrs. Robinson left on their wedding journey. The bride’s travelling dress was of pastel blue doth, and her toque of ivy and for-get-me-nots had a pale blue osprey. Among the many presents was a beautiful silver salver, a present to the bride from the staff of the Department of Labour, in which Mr. Tregear holds the leading position.

SUM M ERS— ROBE RTSON. On the 2nd inst., at the private deiic<‘ of A. J. M a.l let-1 “Grouville.” Ellerslie, a quiet wedding was solemnised, when Miss Jean Roberta son, eldest daughter of Mis C. A. Robertson and the late Robert Robertson, of Otahuhu, was married to Mr R, Summers. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. W. .Jellie, and the ceremony took place in the drawing-room, which was beautifully decorated with white flowers. The bride entered the room with her cousin, Air Janies Robertson, the bridesmaid being Miss Muriel Clarke. There were present about 30 relatives, who were entertained after the ceremony by Miss Renouf. when the usual tu-aasts were honoured.