Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 26, 30 June 1909, Page 61

Orange Blossoms.

WEBB—WALSH. 6/ V VERY pretty wedding, in which / I much interest vias manifested, J I was celebrated on June 23 at St. Mary’s Church, Blenheim, when Mr. W. H. Webb, eldest son of Mr. J. J. Webb, Laverique Bay, Pelorus Sounds, was married to Miss Monica Walsh, youngest daughter of the late E. G. Walsh, of Blenheim. The Rev. Father Fay celebrated the Nuptial Mass, and the Church was prettify decorated by the Sisters of Mercy and friends of the bride. The bride, who was led to the altar by her brother, Mr. E. Walsh, was attired in a very handsome white chiffon taffetas frock, made in Empire style and trimmed with silk insertion lace and tulle, with skirt, embroidered in true lovers’ knots. Her tulle veil was caught up by a spray of orange blossom, and she carried an exquisitely pretty bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maiden-hair fern. Her ■two bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Walsh and Miss Ivy Harvey (cousin of the bridegroom). The bridegroom was attended by Mr. F. V. Duckworth, of Dunedin, and the groomsman was Mr. R. H. Webb, brother of the bridegroom.

BIRD—TRENT. In the Napier Cathedral, on June 22nd, the marriage of Miss Alice Hilda Trent, second daughter of Mr. Henry Trent, lately Commissioner of Crown Lands, Napier, to Mr. John Bird, of that town, was celebrated by the Rev. Canon Mayne, in the presenc? of a large number of friends. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in white satin charmeuse, trimmed with lovely lace, and she wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Edith Trent, the bride’s eldest sister, and Miss Amy Richardson, of Wellington, her cousin. They both wore costumes of two shades of heliotrope, with hats to match. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the residence of the bride’s parents. HARRIS—GREEN. , A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at Trinity Wesleyan Church, Wanganui, on June 15th, the Rev. Luxford officiating, when Miss Alice May (fifth daughter of Air. W. Green, of Nelson) was united in marriage to Henry (second son of the late Mr. 11. Harris, of Wanganui). The bride, who was given away by her brother, looked charming in a white silk moline gown, handsomely trimmed with silk insertion and silver cord, the bridal veil artisti-

cally arranged over a wreath of orange blossom. Three bridesmaids attended her—Miss Phillis Green (sister), Miss Blanche Harris (sister of the bridegroom), and little Miss Evelyn Moon (niece of the bride), each wearing respectively pale blue, pink, and heliotrope silk dresses, trimmed with insertion and ribbons. The two former wore black Merry Widow hats with long plumes, and carried shower bouquets of pink roses and maiden-hair fern, the latter a cream lace cap, with bouquet of irises. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. W. Harris, best man, and Mr. F. Green, brother of the bride, groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Harris* afterwards left for the North on the wedding tour. The a bride's travelling dress was a navy blue tailor-made costume with pale blue velvet hat and grey wings.

BULL—PURSER. A quiet but extremely pretty wedding was celebrated at Christ Church, Wanganui, on the 17th June, by the Rev. J. A. Jaeob, when Mr. Tasman Frank Bull, son of Air. J. Bull, formerly chief postmaster of Blenheim, was married to Miss Ethel Ada Purser, third daughter of Air. and Airs. E. Purser, of Wanganui. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked exceedingly pretty in an Empire gown of deep creme eolienne over chiffon taffeta, handsomely trimmed with silk filet lace and tassels. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Misses Lillian Purser and Ella Bull, sisters of the bride and bridegroom respectively. Air. Sydney Bull acted as best man, and Mr. Bert Purser as groomsman. Afterwards a reception was hold at the residence of the bride’s parents. The bride travelled in a tailor-made costume of heather tweed and pink felt hat.

BUICK—OONLIN. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at the residence of the bride’s sister, Airs. R. W. Belfit, Alexandrastreet, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, June 16th, by the Rev. I. Jolly, when Thomas, fifth son of Mrs. Ellen Buick, of Jackeytown, was married to Nellie, second daughter of Mr. R. Coni in, of Longburn. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. C. F. Conlin, was attired in a pretty dress of silver grey silk taffeta voile, trimmed with silk lace and silver tassels, and wore the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a lovely shower bouquet. The bride was attended by her sister, Aliss Grace Belfit, who wore a pretty cream delaine dress. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. W. D. Buick.

NASH—HOLDEN. A wedding which created much local interest was solemnised at St. Mark’s Church, Te Aroiia, on Wednesday, IGlh June, when Miss Gladys Mac Holden, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Holden, of “Upaah," and Mr. E. O. Nash, also of Te Aroha, were married. The Rev. P. Cleary was the officiating clergyman. The church was prettily decorated by girl friends of the bride, a lovely floral wedding bell being much admired. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, and was attended by her sisters, the Misses Kathleen and Alarjorie Holden. The bride was most tastefully attired in white chiffon taffetas, trimmed with a handsome Empire panel of silk Irish crochet (the work of the bride’s mother), and some very old family lace was also used in the bodice. She wore the customary veil and tiara of orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of narcissi, oranga blossoms, roses, maidenhair, and suiilox. The bridesmaids’ dresses were soft white silk, made semi-Umpire, and they wore sea-green hats, giving a dainty touch of colouring, and shower bouquets of bouvardias and autumn leaves. They also wore the bridegroom’s gifts, a pendant set with amethysts and pearls and plain gold bangle. Mr. G. H. Luxford, of Tamahere, and Mr. S. Hanna performed respectively the duties of best man and groomsman. The choir assembled and sang the hymn “The Voice that Breathed O’er Eden” as the bride * entered the church, Mendelssohn’s Wedding March being played by Miss M. Maingay as the party left the building. After the ceremony a number of friends were entertained at afternoon tea at the residence of the bride’s parents, when the customary toasts were duly honoured. Among the guests were relatives from Feilding and Wellington, and a number of friends from Auckland and Waikato. The bride’s mother was attired in navy chiffon taffetas, trimmed with very handsome stringcoloured lace, and navy toque relieved with petrol green. Some handsome gowns were worn by many of the guests. The wedding presents were numerous, and included several cheques.

GREEN WOOD—CATLEY. Very bright and pretty was the wedding of Miss Dorothy Galley (daughter of the late Air. J. C. Catley, of Nelson) and Mr. Roger Greenwood (Urenui), which was celebrated on Wednesday, June 23, at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Welington (says our correspondent). The bride, who wore an ivory cloth tailormade costume with a lace blouse, a white picture hat, and a scarf of Spanish lace, was given away by her brother (Mr. Ralph Catley). Instead of a bonquet she carried a sheaf of white lilies. Following her was a procession of eight small children —some of her pupils at the kindergarten. They were: —Rosalind Atkinson, Ismene Alantell, Clare Morrison, and Marjorie Keyworth,

Max Richmond, Douglas Earle, John and Courtenay Gray. Very bonny they all looked in their white and red attire—the school colours. The little girls wore pretty white muslin frocks with sashes of vivid red, the saane colour being repeated in the berries that garlanded their quaintly becoming mushroom hats. Each little girl carried a posey of scarlet anemones and snow flakes. The boys Were uniformly attired in white suits with red belts and sailor ties. The ■wedding reception was held by Miss Richmond, with whom Miss Catley has been living for some years. White and Ted were the colours of the decorations, and the hostess wore bronze souple cloth with a vest of champagne net, and a brown hat with plumes. She carried a bouquet of purple anemones. Miss Catley (the bride’s sister) wore a grey tai-lor-made costume, a lace and net blouse, and a black hat with wings; Miss Dora Greenwood (Urenui) was in black and white ninon with touches of pale blue; Miss M. Elizabeth Greenwood was in reseda crepe de chine, and a black picture bat.

BEATSON—WHITE. A quiet but very pretty wedding was solemnised at Huiroa on Wednesday, June 16th, at the residence of Mrs. (Lumsden, the officiating minister being the Rev. N. Hyde. The parties interested ■were Miss Vera White, eldest daughter of Mrs. Lumsden, and Mr. Alan Beatson, of Gisborne. The bride was given away by Mr. Lumsden, and was dressed in white Indian muslin,' prettily trimmed with embroidery. Miss F. White, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, being dressed in white, and wearing a salmoncoloured sash. Mr. S. White aeted as best man.