Orangs Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 2, 13 January 1909, Page 63

Orangs Blossoms.

IS K Y ANT—KOUIIV. St. Benedict*!* Church was, oh Wednesday afternoon, 30th December, the scene of a fashionable wedding invested with special interest for the numerous friends of the bride and bridegroom. The contracting parties were Miss Florence Fouhy, eldest daughter of Mrs. Fouhy, of Mt. Eden, and Mr. Alfred Bryant, son of Mr. P. Bryant, of Ponsonby. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Dean Gillam. The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. W. Fouhy, of Wellington, looked charming in a handsome ivory Oriental satin Empire dress with crossover bodice draped with beautiful Ifoniton lace, the same lovely lace adorning the skirt. She wore an embroidered net ve.., and carried an exquisite shower bouquet. The Misses Amy Fouhy and Alice Bryant acted as bridesmaids, and were daintily attired in blue chiffon taffeta semi-Eni-pire frocks, with crossover bodices and sleeves of fine white net. large white crinoline Merry Widow hats, the crowns en masse of shaded lilac finished with streamers of heliotrope ribbon, and they carried beautiful bouquets of blue and heliotrope shaued sweet peas with heliotrope streamers. Mr. M. E. McGarry, of Eltham, performed the role of best man. After the ceremony a reception was given at the residence of the bride’s mother, “Killeagh,” Mt. Eden, at which some 80 of the guests attended, and were entertained at a sumptuous afternoon tea set out on tables arranged in the spacious dining-room and verandah, and most artistically decorated with white sweet peas and asparagus fern. After the healths of the bride and bridegroom and other toasts had been duly honoured a nd fittingly respoi dea to, the newlywedded couple left on their honeymoon tour. A most extensive array of valuable presents received by the bride bore eloquent testimony to her great popularity amongst her wide circle of friends. Mrs Fouhy (the bride’s mother) was smartly attired in plum-coloured silk, with ivory silk lace yoKe and sleeves, pretty toque to match, and carried a bouquet of cream roses tied with heliotrope ribbons; Mrs Bryant ( mother of the bridegroom ) was gowned in a rich black silk poplin, relieved with white and touches of heliotrope, hat en suite; the Misses Bryant (2) wore pretty white inserted muslins and floral hats; the Misses i\. and M. Fouhy each wore soft white muslins and large white hats; Miss McGarry, heliotrope bordered muslin gown, with heliotrope sash, black picture hat with white plumes; Mrs M. Browne was wearing a very smart black and white striped silk dress, with yoke and sleeves of white net, white crinoline bat massed with shaded sweet pea; M iss Browne, very dainty -shell-pink chiffon taffeta semiEmpire gown, trimmed with champagne lace, large white crinoline hat wreathed with roses io match; Mrs J. Kelly, rich black silK, relieved with cream lace and touches of heliotrope, green toque massed with heliotrope flowers; Miss Kelly, dainty white muslin, with pale blue Directoire champagne hat; Miss Kathleen Taylor, blue floral muslin, and white hat; Mrs F. Wilson, grey voile frock, relieved with cream lace, pale pink floral hat; Miss Dorothy Macshane, dainty pale blue Empire frock, pale blue and white hat; Mrs Stone, elaborately embroidered pale blue glace silk, pale blue plumed bat with touches of green velvet; Airs P. Brodie, dove grey voile over glace, trimmed with lace and pale blue velvet, black picture ha^; Miss E. Casey, nattier blue silk, relieved with white bat to match; Miss M. Casey, cream silk frock, large olack hat with white wings; Mrs Bullock, champagne taffetas, hat en suite; Miss Simson, fawn check Directoire gown, with touches of pale blue, floral ,iat; Mrs Bogue, handsome black satin gown, smart black plumed toque; Mrs L>. Flynn, cream voile, trimmed with rich Maltese lace, black hat; Mrs Wm. Beehan, black sequined net gown, smart black and white toque; Miss b. Beehan, pale grey crepe de chine Empire frock, hat to match; Miss Phyllis Beehan, pale blue muslin, large white hat; Mrs Malavey, heliotrope muslin, small white hat; Miss Malavey, pale green voile, relieved with cream lace, hat io match; Mrs Jackson Palme)',' nattier blue gown, becoming hat to match; Mrs F. Moore, smart black and white costume, hat to inntcn; Mrs Tooman, rich black silk

gown, black hat with white roses. Miss Tooman, cream lace robe over grey glace, white feather boa, black hat wreathed with target-me-nots; Mrs. Scott, black costume: Mrs. E, C, Brown, Tussore silk gown, black hat with red roses. FAIRWEATHER—COVENTRY The first wedding ever held at Wai ramarania, Raglan, was solemnised on the 7th January by the Rev. F. B. Dob son, at “Rangiaputa,” the charming resi dence of Mr ] toward Hammond, the bride being Miss Bat hi Ide Adele Coventry, daughter of Captain Coventry, o Nelson, and the bridegroom Mr Thos. Wilson Fairweather, of Wairamarania. The bride, who was charmingly attired in her travelling cgstume of navy blue cloth, with pretty picture hat, was attended by Mrs Hammond’s tiny da ugh ters, Gray and Enid, who looked* sweet in white with pink ribbons, a ml carried baskets of Marguerite daisies. In the absence of her father, the bride was given away by Mr Howard Hammond. Mr K. R. Kelsey was best man. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple left, midst showers of rice, to catch the express for Auckland. The reception, which was somewhat marred by the inclement weather, was attended by the entire neighbourhood. Amongst the guests were Miss Fairweather, sister of the groom, Mr and Mrs F. C. S. Lawson, Mr and Mrs St. J. Hills. Mrs I. S. Goodwin, Miss Goodwin and Miss Ruth Goodwin. G AR LA N I)— H A R V E Y. A pretty wedding was celebrated at Bitt-street Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, the contracting parlies being Mr. T. T. Garland, eldest son of Mr. T. 11. Garland, of Ponsonby, a>?<l Miss Ella Harvey, eldest daughter of W. J. Harvey, Esq., of Mt. Eden. The Rev. J. A. Luxford, assisted by Rev. J. Wil son, officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in an Empire gown of creme voile, trimmed with tucked silk net, and wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmails were Misses Hilda and Doris Garland (sisters of the bridegroom), Edith Peak and Muriel Harvey (sister of the bride). All wore Empire gowns of blue and pink silk voile, trimmed with silk net and lace, and carried shower bouquets and wore handsome amethyst brooches, presented by the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. J. Stanton, LL.B, and Mr. Evan Mcßoberts. After the ceremony the bride’s parents enter tained a large number of guests at Wes ley Hall. The bride’s travelling costume was of green cloth, hat to match with pale blue ostrich feather. OXFORD—NEWMAN. Ou Tuesday last, at the Napier Cathedral, the marriage took place of Miss Minnie Newman, of Napier, to Mr. Kay mond Oxford, chief engineer on the s.s. Olimaroa. The bride looked well in a white embroidered net over white glace, and wore a large picture hat of white chiffon and white ostrich feathers. The bridesmaids were Misses Gladys Newman (niece of the bride) and Ellen Newman (cousin of the bride). They wore pretty dresses of white silk ami lace and white hats with rose wreaths. After the wielding the relations of the bride were entertained at the residence of the bride’s parents, and later in the day they left by train, en route to Melbourne, their future home. bHEAIH—BOCK. In the presence of a large number of friends a very pretty wedding was quietly celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Ponsonby, Auckland, when Mr. Raymond Sheath, eldest son of Mr. J. B. Sheath, of Parnell, and Miss Anna Pauline Bock, youngest daughter of Mrs. Bock, Mt. Eden, were married. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Edge. The bride, who was given away by Mr, F. Wilson Smith, looked very pretty in a. charming Empire gown of cream silk voile, beautifully trimmed

with satin and silk overall iai-e. finished with tassels. Miss Frieda Bock (sister of the bride) and Miss Ivy Sheath (sister ot the bi idegroom) acted as bridesmaids, and wore beautiful dresses of mauve silk muslin with hats to mutch. Mr. Norman Porch acted as best man. and Mr. Clifford Sheath (brother of (he bridegroom) as groomsman. Mr. ami Mrs. Raymond Sheath were the recipients of a Large number of very handsome presents. The bride’s travelling dress was a handsome navy blur tailor-made, costume, and large Leghorn hat, richly trimmed with*black. BARTLE BAKER. At Sg. Augustine’s Church, Napier, last Wednesday, the Rev. Canon Tuke officiating, Mr. Jack Bartle, of Napier, ami Miss A<la Baker, of Melbourne, were married. The bride, who was given away by Mr. W. Bart’e (brother of the bride groom) was becomingly attired in white Indian muslin, richly embroidered. lie' b'idesmaids—Misses Olive and Lena Bartle—wort* dresses of pale blue and pa»e pink ninon, with hats to match. Mr. J. McKinley acted as best man. I'ln* bride’s travelling dress was a wine-col oured cloth with hat to match. Ms. ami Mrs. Bartle were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. HAMILTON—CAPLEN. At St. Mary’s Church, llawera. a wed ding of great interest to many in the dis tried, was celebrated, when Mr. W. D Hamilton, son of Mr. R. B. Hamilton, oi Manutahi, was married to Miss Edith Caplen, third daughter of Mr. 11. Caplen, of llawera. Rev. J. R. Cassell (Vicar) performed the ceremony. The bride hav ing been for a considerable time a member of the choir, the service was choral and the church was prettily dr corated. Misses E.E. and E. H. Caplen were bridesmaids. Master. Hamilton Symes (nephew of the bridegroom) and Miss Livingstone acted as train bearers. The bride wore a lovely dress of pearl white Pailette silk with Indian silk lace berthe and chiffon trimmings, orange blossoms and veil. r l’he bridesmaids were gowned in cream Princess satin with trimmings of silk lace, and wore green crinoline hats. Lit th* Miss Livingstone was dressed as a flower girl in white silk and real lace, with chiffon bonnet. Mrs. Caplen wore black Pailete silk with cream Maltese lace and black hat with ostrich tips; Mrs. Hamilton’s dress was of black chiffon taffeta and Maltese lace with black and white hat. Mr. L. Ham ilton was best man and Mr. N. H. C. Caplen was groomsman. After the cere mony a reception was held at the resi dence of Mr. 11. Caplen. The wedding gifts wen* numerous and very handsome. DONNELLY—BURK E. At St. Mary’s Church, Napier, recently Miss Mabel Burke, youngest daughter of Mrs. Gore, of Mangatarata, and of the late Mr. Ulrie Burke, formerly manager of the Bank of New South Wales at Napier, and Mr. Frank Donnelly, eldest son of Mr. II L. Donnelly, luf-e of Cricklewood and now of Manguoham* station, and one of Hawke’s Bay’s oldest settlers. The Rev. F. VV. Martin performed the wedding ceremony. The bride was given away by her brother (Mr. R. Burke), i ».<* bridesmaids were Misses L. and N. Hoadley, K. McKenzie, Sherratt, and Wallace, while Mr. Vai Hoadley acted as best man, and Messrs. Claude Donnelly (brother of the bridegroom). Norman White and Mr. Ewen Troutbeck were the groomsmen. McVVILLI AM SI\>REV .*1 wedding, around which a considerable amount of interest war- centred, was celebrated at St. Paul’s Anglican K hurch, Rangiaohia (says the “Waikato Argus’’), when the Rev. L Me William, ■of Epsom, Auckland, and Miss Maggie Wallace Storey, daughter of Mr. C. J. Sitorey, of Woodstock, r l\* Awamutu, were married. The historical old country church, which had been tastefully decorated by the many friends of the bride, was filled to overflowing with friends and visitors from all -parts €»f the district. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Hawkins, assisted by the IteV. F. Cllark, Tlie' bride, who looked wry sweet, wore white silk taffeta made in eeuii-fimpire style with yoke and skevea

©f silk Lue, white tulle veil with real orange blossoms, carried a beautiful bouquet of white mandevillia, jessamine, and asparagus fern, and was given away by her father. She was attended by** Aliss “Birdie” Taylor, of Bardowie. Cam bridge, ao bridesmaid, attired in green silk frock, white hat trimmed with mauve roseS and pale green net, and carried a pretty bouquet of pah* pink and mauve carnations. Mr. Richard Bell, of Ilawera, was best man. After the wedding ceremony, the wedding parly was driven to Woodstock. MEX ZI ESt- T(»R RE V AX 1) TORR EV -< 'IIRI STI XSO X. A double wedding took place recently at Hunderby Earm. the residence <»f Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Torrey, well known and spec ted settlers of Tai hap*. The brides were Miss R. Torrey, the youngest daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. Torrey, and Miss E. Christ, inson, eldest daughter of Mr. J. X. Christinson. Taihape. the bridegrooms being. ‘ respectively, Mr. T. Menzies, of Taihape, and Mr. E. Torrey, youngest son of Mr. T. J. Torrey. Miss Torrey wore a cream voile dress, relieved with lace insertion. She was attended by two bridesmaids. Miss Adams (cousin of the bride), and Miss Reed, both dressed in cream. The bridegroom (Mr. Menzies) was attended by Mr. T. Jones, of Tiriraukawa, as best man. Alios Christinson was dressed in a cream lustre dress relieved with lave insertion. She was attended by her sisters. Mieses A. ami 1). Christinson, both d rosed in white. The bridegroom (Mr. E. Torrey) was attended by Mr. R. Morrison as l>est man. 'Hie Rev. F. W. Copeland, of Ell ham. who came specially for the purpose, officiated. Miss Torrey was given away by her father, and Miss Christinson by Mr. E. J. Jones, of Taihape. There was a large gathering of between 40 and 50 relatives and friends. Including 15 grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. ’l'. J. Torrey. RIMMINGTON -GRIFFIN. At St. Aidan's (hurch, Karangahake. recently. Miss Griffin. second, daughter of Air. I‘lul Griftin. was married to Air. W. J.Rimmington, of Warm. The bride, who was given a wax’ by her father, looked charming in a cream silk voile. The sister of the bride. Mi>s May Griftin. and tin cousin of the bride. Miss F. Carlton, acted as bridesmaids, ami wore white muslin dresses, with hats to match. The groomsman was tin* bride's brother, Air. W. E. Griffin. while the best man was Mr. Frank Robinson, of Waihi. After the ceremony a reception was held by the bride’s uncle and aunt. Mr. and Airs. May. of Mackaytown. The presents were both numerous anrt costly. In the evening a party wa- held, there being fully 70 couples present, and dancing and singing was indulged in to the small hours of tin morning. CHISHOLM REl)\\ ARI). A very pretty wedding of a quiet nature took place at “Rawhiti,” Gisborne, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Miller. when Mr. G. G. Chisholm, clerk of the Magistrate's Court at Port Chalmers, ami son of Mr. A. Chisholm, of that town, was married to Miss L. Red ward, daughter of Mr. L. Red ward, of Gisborne. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Grant, in the presence of a large number of friends. The bride wa- given away by her father, and she looked very pretty in a gow n of creme crepe, richly trimmed with silk lace ami chiffon taffeta. Miss A. Quigley and Miss E. Chisholm (sister of the bridegroom) were bridesmaids, ami wort pretty dre-ses of white embroidered muMin, ami pale blue hats. The bridegroom was attended by his brother. Mr. A. Chisholm, as best man. whilst Mr. I. Peach acted as groomsman. WEBSTER TANSEY. \i st. Martin’s ( hurch. -ay- the TaiXuipc 'lime-,'' Mi-s Ethel Frances Tan®oy. eldest daughter of Air. M. Tansey, of Mangawcka, was married to Kenneth Cyril Webster, fourth son of Air. W. I). Web-tor, of Pai Taw a. New Plymouth. Ihe bride looked handsome in a cream chiffon taffeta semi-Empire bodice, tiimmod with firn* Valenciennes insertion, with lwnd>omc embroidered veil and orange blossoms. She was given away by her father. Mr. E. AT. Tansey. brother ©f the bride, acted as In—t man, assisted

by Air. W . Webster, brother of the bridegroom, and Air. W. Deller. The bridesmaids were Misses L. and O. Tansey, si-ters of the bride, and Mi-s W. Webster. -i.-tcr of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids wore whift* embroideerd muslin, with white hats trimined with pink roses. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the residence ot the bride’s ;>a rents. Mr. and Mrs. Webster will take up their future residence in New Plymouth.