Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 1, 6 January 1909, Page 54

Orange Blossoms.

SHAW—ATKIN. A quiet wedding was solemnised on Christinas Da; at St. Peter’s Church. Hamilton, when Mr IL IL Shaw, second son of the late Mr Shaw, of Merivale, Christchurch, and Miss Elsie Atkin, eldest daughter of Mr Atkin, coachbnildcr, of Hamilton, were married. The bridesmaids were Miss Shaw, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Hilda Atkin, sister ot the bride: Mr Boucher, uncle of the bride, attended Mr Shaw. After the wedding he breakfast was given at the house of the bride’s parents, and was a pleasant family gathering, at which the usual toasts were given. The happy couple left on a honeymoon trip in a motor-car, followed by the good wishes of all present. The bride wor* a charming gown of creme taffeta silk, made in Empire style, and trimmed with silk lace, creme crinoline straw hat covered with masses of small white flowers and tulle. The bridesmaids were attired in mull chiffon muslin, trimmed with embroidery and lace, they also wore light white hats with net aud red shading to pinK roses. SMITH—CARR. A very pretty wedding oi a quiet nature took place at St. Peter’s Church, Hamilton, when Mr F. E. Smith, architect. of Hamilton, third son of Mr \V. J. Smith, of Northcote, Auckland, and Nurse Carr, late of the Opoia Private Hospital. Claudelands, eldest daughter of Airs Melville. Sunderland. England, were married. The wedding was unique in its way. the bride and briifrsmaids ail being attired in nurses’ uniforms, the latter carrying prayer books. the gifts of the bride, ami wearing dainty gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. Dr. Brewis gave the bride away, and the party left the church amidst a shower of rice and confetti. The bridesmaids were Nurses Holden. Swinburne, and Manion, and the best man Mr Shalto Ferguson. W A LTON—AIITCII ELL. Tn the presence of a large number of friends, a very pretty wedding was celebrated at Hamilton, when Air Bertram Boyd Walton, second son of Mr W. 11. Walton, of Tiniaru. and Miss Helen Mitchell. third daughter of Mr Thomas Mitchell. of Richmond Downs, were married. The ceremony took place at “Opawa,” and was performed by the Rev. E. J. Adams. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a navy blue tailor-made travelling costume, with creme hat trimmed with shaded roses, and was attended by her sister, Miss Jennie Mitchell. as bridesmaid, who wore a dress of creme silk muslin, with hat to match, trimmed with roses in two shades of pink. Mr Harry Walton, the bridegroom’s brother, acted as best man. AR BURY—MOYLE. The Thames Wesleyan Church was the scene of a popular wedding on Christmas afternoon. Miss Johanna Moyle, youngest daughter of Mr ihomas Moyle, being married to William J., son of the late Rolxut Arbury. The church was beautifully decorated. The bride was given away by her father, and was handsomely robed in a creme silk voile Empire gown, beautifully trimmed with filet insertion, yoke ami sleeves of silk overall lace, and finished with tassels. Miss Esther Milne (sister of the bridegroom) attended as the chief bridesmaid in a creme Canton cloth dress, prettily trimmed with lace insertion ami ribbon. The other two bridesmaids. Misses Ida ami Winnie Reid (nieces of the bride) wore creme silk dresses, trimmed with lace and insertion, with pale green ribbon, and looked very pretty. All the bridesmaids wore white Leghorn hats with trimmings, of creme chiffon. The best man was Mr Robert Arbury (brother of the bridegroom). The Rev. J. Blight officiated. The large number of handsome and useful presents reeeiv»*<l included a silver tea service from Mr Arbury’s employer (Mr. Geo. Cullen), amt a silver cake basket from the members of the .Wesleyan Christian Endeavour Society, of which they were both valued members.

THOMPSON—GI BBS. quiet was the wedding of Miss Hinemarama Osborne-Gibbs and Mr. Grenville Thompson. Sir Edward Os-borne-Gibbs gave his daughter away, and she looked very winsome in her bridal attire of laee and muslin, with a becoming white hat garlanded with flowers. Mis. Aubrey Barclay, the bride’s only sister, came from Invercargill with her husband in order to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Grenville Thompson will live at Ballanee in the Wairarapa for the present. The Bishop of Wellington and Mrs. Wallis are back after a delightful trip to England, lasting just about a year. JOH N STON— ROBINSON. A very pretty wedding of much local interest was celebrated at Holy Trinity Church (says the "Gisborne Herald"), when Mr. Herbert Johnston, of Wellington, second son of Mr. David Johnston, late Collector of Customs, Wellington, and Miss Louisa Deason .Robinson, fourth daughter of Mr. William Reginald Robinson, barrister and solicitor. Gisborne, were married. A large number of friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by tho Rev. L. Dawson Thomas. Mr. Sidebottom presided at the organ. The bride was given away by her father, and had her four sisters for bridesmaids. Mr E. Cumming officiated as best man, and Mr, Heath Johnr-ton (cousin of the bridegroom) acted as groomsman. The bride looked very pretty in a gown of ivory white taffeta chiffon, empire skirt trained and finished with padded hem. bodice to match, trimmed with silk Brussels net, with laee and insertion to match, silver tassels and French knots, and she wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet. The bridesmaids wore dresses of white mousseline; Miss Robiinson’s and Miss E. D. Robinson’s had trimmings of laee, insertion. and floral ribbon, empire belts, and tassels and hats to match, and they carried bouquets of sweet peae. Misses Blanche and Grace Rdbinson had pale blue sashes, tassels, and palest blue hats, daintily trimmed with chiffon and for-get-me-nots, and also carried bouquets. Mrs. Robinson (mother of the bride) wore a dress of brown crystalline, with glace silk and cream net, and tassels for trimmings, and brown hat. Mrs. R. D. B. Robinson wore a floral dress and hat trimmed with roses. Miss Ivy Johnston (cousin of the bridegroom) was dressed in white embroidered India muslin, made in empire style, with floral belt and hat: Miss Violet Robinson (niece) looked pretty in white muslin dress and silk hat. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents on Kaiti. COMER—CRAIG. A quiet, but pretty wedding was solemnised at the residence of the bride’s parents, Davy-street. Thames, on Christmas morning. Miss Maggie Craig, youngest daughter of Mr. Alex, Craig, and Mr. John Comer, fourth son of Mr. George Comer, both of Thames, being married. The bride, who was given away by her father, was becomingly attired in a creme silk lustre dress, trimmed with overall lace, with rucked sleeves. Her only bridesmaid was Miss Ivy Dean, of Auckland, who wore a creme lace blouse ami creme voile skirt. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. F. Mollard. OX FORD—N EWMAN. Mr. Raymond Oxford, engineer on the s.s. ITimaroa, was married at the Napier Cathedral last week to Miss Minnie Harriet Newman, only daughter of Mr. W. M. Newman, a well-known resident of Napier. The Rev. Canon 'Mayne was the off'«'iating clergyman, and the bride was given away by her father. Miss Gladys Newman, niece of the bride, and Miss Ellen Newman (Gisborne), cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaids, while Mr. W. .Small (Karkora)

ftiMHed the duties of beat man. Mr. and Mrs Oxford, who were the recipients of many handsome presents. left by the afternoon train for the South, en route for their future home in Melbourne. DENNIS—TOW NSBN D. A very pretty wedding- was solemnised at St. George's Church, Thames, when Miss Beatrice M. Townsend, third daughter of the late Mr. J. and Mrs. loansend, of Mary-street, and Mr. Geo. W. Dennis, of Waihi, were married. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. W. Townsend) was handsomely gowned in a pale wisteria shade silk chiffon voile, trimmed with silk lace. Miss Kuby Townsend attended as bridesmaid in a cream silk dress prettily trimmed with silk net-, lace, and ball fringe. She wore a silk straw hat, and carried a pale pink bouquet. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Young, and the Kev. Dr. O’Callaghan was the officiating minister. After the ceremony a sumptuous repast was partaken of in a huge marquee erected outside the residence of the bride’s mother. Mr. and

Mrs. Dennis were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents, included amongst them being several substantial cheques, and a handsomely-bound Bible from the Rev. Dr. O’Callaghan. JEN KI NS—I ,EATH AM. At the Wesleyan Church. Thames, the wedding was solemnised of Miss Ethel Leathani and Mr. Percy Jenkins, the Rev. J. Blight being the officiating minister. The .bride, (who wa» go ven away by her uncle, Mr. 1). Davey, was attired in a handsome cream silk voile dress, beautifully trimmed with overall lace and ball trimmings. She was attended by four bridesmaids, Misses M. (•ampbell, A. Willetts. E. Campbell, and 11. Davey. The two former wore pretty pale blue mercerised muslin dresses, trimmed with white Maltese lace, and carried bouquets, while the little ones —Misses E. Campbell and FL Davey—wore pretty pink Empire frocks, ami carried baskets of flowers. Mr. F. Jenkins was best man. and Mr. 11. Jenkins acted as groomsman. WILSON- KEMP. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Columba's Church, Havelock, by the Rev. A. Whyte, when Mr. Edwin Frank Wilson, of Auckland, was united in matrimony to Miss Ivy Christine Kemp, third daughter of Mr. George Kemp, of Havelock. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dress of ivory silk; gracefully trained and trimmed with rich insertions. The bodice was trimmed with insertion and broideri? Anglaise. The bride also wore a wreath of orange blossoms and veil, richly embroidered, and carried a very handsome shower bouquet of white begonias, roses, asparagus, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Daisy Kemp (sister of the bride) and Miss Olive Miller, who wore pretty dresses of pale green zephyr, trimmed with insertion and ribbons. They also wore cream chiffon picture hats trimmed with pale pink roses ami forget-me-nots, and carried beautiful shower bouquets of pink and white roses, maidenhair fern anr asparagus. Mr. Stanley M. Kemp, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Miss Amy Campbell presided at Hie organ, ami played the Wedding March as the party left the church. The bride’s travelling dress was a pale blue cashmere, cream lustre coat, black hat with ostrich plumes. WILLIAMS—BOON. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at. the Methodist; Church, Nelson, when Miss Janet- Boon second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jam Boon, was married to Mr. Norman '• illiams, secretary to the Nelson ih eion Board, and fifth son of the ; . Vk. J. Williams, formerly of Nob ; i lie father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. C. IL Garland, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of ivory satin mousseline, made in semi-Empire style and handsomely trimmed with silk embroidered lace, ami she wore her mother’s wedding veil and a coronet of orange blossoms. Misses Boon and Palmer, who attended the bride, wore white embroidered muslin and net hats, and carried shower bouquets of dark-red Mai maisons. The bridegroom was assisted by Messrs. A. L. Williams and Keith Boon. Mr. G. F. Naylor, organist of the Cathedral, presided at the organ. LINDSAY I E GROVE. Miss Eva Le Grove, daughter of Mrs. Le Grove, who ha> resided in the P&hiatua district for seventeen years, .was married at the reside nee of Mr. Sid. E. Bluett, Scarborough, recently, to Mr. Henry Lindsay, writes a Pahiatua correspondent. Miss Myrtle Hall ami Miss Lily Brew were bridesmaids, Mr. ,1. Le Grove was best man, while the bride was given away by Mr. P. Brew. The bride looked charming in a cream silk voile, and wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. SIMPSON—CH A PM A N< At the residence of' Mr. A. Simpson, Cambridge-street, Pahiatua, Mr. Andrew G. Simpson, eldest son of Mr. Simpson,

was married to Mi>s Neta Chapman, second daughter of Mrs. C. Chapman, of Palmerston North. Misses BerU.a ami Elsie Chapman, and Myrtle Simpson. were bridesmaids. Howard Chapman gave the bride away, and Mr. Steve Simpson was best man. The Rev. Chalmers Mill conducted the marriage ceremony. JOHNSTON—STEWART. A wedding of considerable interest to residents of Kopuaranga. Wairarapa. recently took place at the Kopuaranga Church, when Mr. Frederick Johnston, late of Kopua ranga. and now of Wellington. was mar ried to Miss Annie Jean Stewart, eldest daughter of the Lit? Mr. Alex. Stewart, of •‘Aird,” Kopuaranga. The bride wore a handsome dress of white, ami th? orthodox veil, and carried a beautiful bouquet of roses. Miss Isla Stewart, sis ter of the bride, was chief bridesmaid, and was dressed in a pretty dress of pale pink voile, and carried a bouquet. Ia t tie Miss A 1 exa St ewa r t an d Mi s s Muriel Dunean, niece of the bridegroom, were the other bridesmaids. Each carried a basket of flowers. Mr. IL E. Townsend, nephew of the bridegroom, was best man.