Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 19, 12 May 1909, Page 60

Orange Blossoms.

AUBRY—SUTTOX. —0 OLY Trinity <Aurch (Pic ton) was jzA crowded to witness the marriage t 1 of Mias Ivy Eveline Sutton, / daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Sutton, ef Speeds Valley, Koromiko and Mahaktpawa, to Mr. William Holland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Aubry, of Mount Pleasant. The vicar was the celebrant. The bride wore a trained white silk dress, elaborately trimmed with silk ruehing and lace, a long tulle veil, and wreath and spray of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers and asparagus. There were four bridesmaids—Miss Rose Aubry, Miss Mien Aubry, Miss Mary Aubry, and Miss Mary Sutton. —of whom Miss Rose Aubry was the chief. All were dressed alike, in cream silk frocks, tucked and frilled, and trimmed with cream lace. They wore head ornaments of Sowers and wide ribbon, and carried, bouquets of cream chrysanthemums, asparagus, and lycopodium. The best man was Mr. George Aubry. About 200 guests drove or cycled out to Mount Pleasant, where ti>ey were received by Mr. and Mrs. Aubry and Mr. and Mrs. Sutton. After admiring a wonderful array of pretty and useful presents, the guests were entertained at afternoon tea set out in a marquee near the house. There was quite an assemblage of old friends, though but for election day many more would have been present, and all parts of the district were represented. It is many a long day since there was such a gathering in the valley (says the local newspaper). FR A XKLJX—MeDOXALD. At Poukawa, Hawke's Bay, recently, Miss Elith Emily McDonald was married to Mr. Herbert Franklin, of tMangateretere. The Rev. A. Whyte (of Havelock' was the officiating clergyman. The bride, r.o was given away by her father, looked charming in a plain white ‘‘box’’ dress, with large biue hat. She was attend. .! by Miss Franklin (sister of the bridegroom) as chief bridesmaid, and Miss Hetty McDonald as bridesmaid, both ■wearing pretty pale blue mercerised muslin die--i-, trimmed with cream lace and silk in-'-rt:on. with large white hats. Mr. Jack Flanders was best man. EAY MOND—A VISS. St. Matthew’s Church (Hastings! was very prett.y de.-orated on the occasion of the marriage of Mr. Waiter Raymond and Mrs. a■■ -s. The groom is a son of Mr. Walter Raymond, author, of Sonier-etshire. England, and he is at present holding the oftiee of huntsman to the Hawke’s Ray hounds at Paki I’ak.; whilst the bride is a daughter of Mr. J. Maefttrlanr. sheep farmer, of the Clive Grange. Mr. G. E. Groome discharged the duties of best man, and Mis- E.-le Maefarlane was bridesmaid. YOF. K—FENS II AM. At- Carterton. Wairarapa, reeent'y, Ali-s Cassie Fensham, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Fen-' am. of Surrey Holme. Carterton, was married to Mr. Wilfrid Russell Ycik, of Te Wharau, elde-t sen of Mr. W. F. York, of Motueka, Nelson. The bride looked very pretty in a dress of creme srv-taine, tr am. 1 with silk insertion, ta in. ,tn lac ordeen-i-leated chiffon. She wore a hand-embroidered veil, with orange X :i - and clematis, and carried a shower bouquet of roses ar. 1 maidenhair fc rn. Th" officiating minister was the Rev. W. J. Elliott. The bride was given away 1 y he r father, and her bridesmaids were Mi-ses Georgie Fensham and Ruby Fen-baa’. sa-;ers of the bride, who wore dresses ci creme voile, trimmed with la v and satin, and bla.-k and white Merry Widcw hat“. The best man was Mr. It. York, brother of the bridegrom, Mr. Harold Y'ork acting as groomsman. The chureh was prettily decorated by numbers cf the choir, a large wesfdmg Is I! over tire bridal party being a noticeable feature. The bride’s travelling dress was a brown hopsack, trimmed with tucked n"t and silk, and brc.au and blue Merry Widow has.

ROSS—ROBINSON. A wedding of considerable local interest took place at Pine Grove, Greytown, Wairarapa, when Mr. Norman Ross, late of the Greytown branch of the Bank of New Zealand, but now of the Kaikour* branch, and fifth son of Mr. G. AL Ross, of Melbourne, was married to Miss Ethel Maud Robinson, eldest daughter of the late Mr. H. Robinson, Humphries Line, Greytown. The Rev. W. J. Elliott was the officiating minister, and the wedding ceremony was performed on the lawn and underneath a large and historic tree. The bride was gracefully gowned in a dress of white chiffon taffeta, trimmed with filet lace (the gift of some of her many friends), -with the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a lovely shower bouquet (the gift of Airs. D. P. Loasby, Mayoress). The bridesmaids, Miss Nellie Robinson (sister of the bride), and Miss Florrie Allen (Pahiatua), were dressed in white embroidered Swiss muslin, with cinnamon brown hats and belts, and carried pretty shower bouquets of yellow roses and autumn leaves, while Miss Kathleen Robinson (sister of the bride) looked very dainty in pale pink, and carried a basket of pink roses. Mr. J. Mackay, of Wellington, was best man. and Mr. Art, Haigh, of Greytown, acted as groomsman. The large number of beautiful and valuable presents testify to the high esteem in which the newly wedded pair are held by a large circle of friends. The bride’s travelling costume was a navy blue tailor-made, with a green hat. McFarland—Waddington. At the Presbyterian Church, Feilding, the marriage was celebrated of Mr. A. S. McFarland, of the United Press Association, Wellington (son of Mr. James McFarland, of Aorangi), and Miss Beatrice Waddington (of Feilding). The Rev. G. Budd was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. W. Wilkinson, looked exceedingly handsome in a neat-fitting tailor-made costume, pale blue picture hat. The bridesmaid, Miss Maggie Waddington (sister of the bride), was neatly attired in a pale blue Delaine dress, with, a large black picture hat. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr. R. A. McFarland. Mr. and-Mrs. McFarland will go to Wakapuaka, where Mr. McFarland will represent the United Press Association. KEANE—MeCASHIX. At St. Mary's Church, Gisborne, Miss Margaret Ann McCashin of Wairoa) was married to Mr. John Keane (of Hokitika!. The Rev. Father Lane officiated at the ceremony, nuptial mass being celebrated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Mark -McCashin, was charmingly attired in an Empire gown of cream silk taffeta, the bodice being trimmed with silk insertion, Ottoman silk, and silver tassels. The skirt was finished off with a band of cream velvet, and the orthodox wreath and veil were worn. The bridesmaid, Miss Alary Walsh, wore a white Swiss muslin dress, with a black silk Merry Widow hat. Mr. Frank Delaney acted as best man. After the ceremony the bridal party proceeded to Mr. J. H. Martin’s private residence, where they partook of the wedding breakfast, the Rev. Fathers Lane and Ormond being present. Subsequently the happy couple left for the East Coast. The bride’s travelling dress was of navy blue cloth, trimmed with braid and buttons, with hat to match. WILSOX—WILLETTS. At the Presbyterian Chureh, Thames, Miss A. E. Willetts, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Willetts, of Richmondstreet, and Mr. T. H. Wilson, eldest son cf Mr. and Mrs. R. Wilson, of Tararu, were married last we«k. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a handsome drees of ereme crepo.ine, made in the semi-Empire style, beautifully trimmed with overall lace and insertion. She wore the orthodox veil and coronet of orange blossoms, and carried a prayer-book. The bride was attended by six bridesmaids, the eldest of whom, Misses Edie Wllletu and Essie

Lea th a m (cousins of the bride), wore pretty dresses of heliotrope crepe de chine, with insertion and lace trimmings. The other bridesmaids—AUsses Ada Willetts (sister of the bride) and Myrtle Thompson (niece of the bridegroom)— wore pretty Empire dresses of pink silk prettily trimmed with Valenciennes lace and ribbon to match. The other two— Misses A. James (niece of the bridegroom) and Mavis Hayward—wore blue silk Empire dresses, prettily trimmed with silk lace and insertion and blue bebe ribbon. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. W. Wilson, as best man, and Mr. C. Jenkins as groomsman. After the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. Mr. Milne, the party drove to the Oddfellows’ Hall, where a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of. The bride’s travelling dress was an Eton costume, with green silk facings and creme vest, and black picture hat with ostrich plumes. SMITH-C HANCELLO R Tokomaru Bay was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Mr William Alexander Smith, son of the late Mr C. W. P. Smith, of Kaitaia, and Miss Madeline Lawon Chancellor, eldest daughter of Mrs Hume Chancellor, of London, were married. The bride looked most charming in a smart blue travelling costume, with white felt hat, trimmed with blue. She was given away by Mr King Spencer, of Tcloga Bay, and Mr Frank Smith, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The Rev. Frank Long was the officiating clergyman. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The guests were entertained at the residence of Mr Dunlop Smith to a sumptuous breakfast, and in the evening a most enjoyable dance was given. The wedding presents were many and costly. BRADLEY-MOORE. A quiet- little wedding was celebrated in St. Matthew’s Church, Hastings, by the Rev. Mr Hobbs, last week, when George Isaac Bradley, eldest son of Mrs Fordham, Chadwill Heath, Essex, England, was married to Irene Hilton Moore, only daughter of Mrs Schofield, late of Konini, Pahiatua. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Foster Moore, was charmingly attired in a green costume with hat to matcb, and carried a shower bouquet. She was attended by Miss Rogers, of Napier, as bridesmaid. Afr W. Farrelly acted as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony about 40 guests were entertained by Airs Schofield at her residence. GOLDSWORTHY SPOXG. A wedding which created considerable interest amongst relatives and friends, took place at the Cambridge Trinity Presbyterian Church, when Mr W. Goldsworthy, of Ponsonby, Auckland, manager of Broken Hill mine, Tairua, was married to Miss Helen Elizabeth Spong, daughter of the late Wm. Spong, and Mrs H. Al. Spong, of Cambridge. The bride looked charming in a cream cashmere Empire dress, trimmed with cream lace satin. She also wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaid was Miss Sylvia Goldsworthy (sister of the bridegroom), who was dressed in white muslin, with satin trimmings. The bride was given away by Mr Geo. Dickinson, an old friend of the family. Mr Frederick Margetts, of Thames, was best man. The officiating minister was the Rev. W. J. Gow, who performed the ceremony in the presence of a large congregation. At the conclusion of the ceremony an adjournment wau mcVie >o Victoria' Hall, where a large number cf guests ‘-st down to the wedding breakfn-t. BUCHANAN-BRYDON. In the presence of a large congregation at the Presbyterian Chureh, Renwick, Marlborough, Miss Effie Brydon, only surviving daughter of Mr John Brydon, of Renwiek, was married to Mr David John Buchanan, of Rotorua. The church was tastefully decorated. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. O. Robb, of Blenheim. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely gown of white silk, with the orthodox (accompaniment of veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beauti-

ful shower bouquet. The bridismal<fc—• Alias Edith Brydon, cousin of the bride —was prettily attired in a dress of pale green voile tiimuied with cream lace, and wore a green picture hat, and carried a white shower bouquet. Miss Birdie FairbaJl, the little flpwer girl, wore a dainty dress of white silk, with pretty silk hat to mutch, and carried a basket of white flowers. Mr Frank Goff was best man. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride’s parents. ORB ELL—CARROLL. The wedding took place recently at the residence of Mr and Mrs Hooper, New Plymouth, of Mr Frank Orbetl, of the land department of Mr Newton King’s business, and Miss W. Carroll. The bride was attired in a green chiffon taffeta costume, trimmed with silk Maltese lace, and wore a Merry Widow white hat trimmed with green plumes. Miss McKeown acted as bridesmaid, and was dressed in brown glace silk trimmed with old Limerick lace. Her hat, a Merry Widow amethyst-tinted chip, was trimmed with violets, pink rosebuds and autumn tints. Air Harry Linn acted as best man.