Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 7, 18 August 1909, Page 61

Orange Blossoms.

THOMSON—-DIMANT. •A/A lOLETS were in profusion at the \/ wedding of Miss Mabel ][ Dimant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Dimant (Wellington), and Mr. Hector Douglas Thomson, of the Marine Department. The bride, who wore a Princess robe of ivory satin charmeuse, draped with lace and softened with tulle, carried a shower bouquet of white vic’ ts, freesias and narcissi. There were two bridesmaids —Misses Lena and Gladys Dimant—in Parma violet charmeuse gowns with velvet picture hats of a deeper shade, and bouquets of purple violets. Mrs. Dimant (the bride’s mother) carried a bouquet of violets, which harmonised with her green satin eharmeuse gown and a violet toque. The bridegroom’s mother (Mrs. Thomson), who wore black satin and lace and a black and white hat, also carried a posy of violets; and a similar bouquet was held by Mrs. N. Leatham (the bride’s sister), who came down from Napier for the occasion. Mrs. Leatham wore reseda crepe de chine with Oriental embroideries and a black picture hat. The ceremony was performed at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wellington Terrace. Mr. Frank Thomson was best man, and Mr. H. Thomson groomsman. After the reception at the residence of the bride’s parents, Grant-road, Mr. and Mrs. Hector Thomson left for their wedding journey. Mrs. Thomson’s travelling dress was of navy blue cloth, smartly braided; her mole-coloured hat was wreathed with cream roses. HOWARTH—IAMMON, On August 5, at Christ Church, was celebrated the marriage of Captain Howarth, of the Mangakahia Mounted Rifles, and Miss Helena Ammon, of Taiieke. The Rev. H. R. Jeeks performed the marriage ceremony. The bride, who was charming in a crepe de chine costume, trimmed with Honiton lace, carried a shower bouquet of freesias and white carnations. The bridesmaids were Miss M. Austen, who wore a clinging gown of lilac silk muslin, and Miss R. Austen, the latter wearing a coral pink voile, inserted with Valenciennes. In the unavoidable absence of her brother, the bride was given away by Lieut.-001. Eccles, and Lieut. Kean Clarke (0.0. Mounted Defence Cadets) acted as best man for the groom. On the bridal party entering the church, the hymn “The Voice That breathed O’er Eden” was played, and the officers present formed an archway of swords, under which the party passed. The officers present were: Major Clark-Walker, second in command, 3rd Regiment; Capt. McMillan, commanding Scottish Horse; Capt. McCarroll, Marsden Mounted Rifles; Capt. and Adjt. McKenzie, Ist Battalion School Cadets; Lieut. W. Mackesy, Marsden Mounted Rifles; Sergt.-Major Mackesy, M.M.R.; Quartermaster Chadwin, M.M.R.; Capt. Binsted, Whangarei School Cadets; and Lieut. Kean Clarke, 0.0. Mounted Defence Cadets. ROWSON—MILNER. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the residence of the bride’s parents, Hamlet-street, Stratford, on August 0, when Miss Kathleen Milner, second daughter of Mr. Chas. Milner, of Brighton, England, was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas Cecil Rowson, second son of Mr. W. Rowson, of Stratford, the Rev. B. Metson officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked eharming in a green tailor-made costume, with silk front, and a picture hat to match. She was attended by her sister (Miss May Milner) as bridesmaid, who was attired in a grey dress trimmed -with green silk insertion, and French knots, with a green hat trimmed with silk and ostrich plumes. Mr. A. Walsh acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a wedding breakfast, at which the usual toasts were honoured. EHORN—-LAWSON. A very pretty and interesting wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Jacob at fit. John’s Anglican Church, Wanganui, on Wednesday, August 4th, the contracting parties being Mr. Frederick Ehorn, second son of Mr. H. Ehorn, of Rongotea, and Miss Clara Lawson, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Lawson, of Wanganui. The

bride, who was given away by her father, looked exceedingly becoming in an empire dress of ivory white silk, trimmed with pleated chiffon ribbon and true lover’s knots. She also wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a lovely shower bouquet of white flowers and silk streamers. The bridesmaids were Miss E. Lawson (sister of the bride), who was dressed in pale heliotrope silk (Empire style) trimmed with insertion and all-over lace and streamers, and carried a crook; and little Miss Vena Lawson, niece of the bride, who was attired in a pale pink silk dress, trimmed with lace and chiffon ribbon, and carried a dainty basket of flowers. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a handsome set of furs, and to the bridesmaids a gold necklet with pendant and a gold brooch. Mr. A Masters, of Maxwelltown, acted in the capacity of best man. After the ceremony about 40 guests were entertained at breakfast by the bride’s paren ts. CAMPBELL—ADAMS. A quiet wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne, or. August 3rd, by the Rev. W. Grant, when William Campbell, second son of Mr. J. Campbell, of Makauri, was married to Miss Minnie Vere Adams, of Guernsey. The bride, who was given away by her grandfather, looked handsome in a navy blue tailormade costume, with velvet trimmings and white silk front. She wore a white felt hat, trimmed with blue and white plush. The bride was attended by Miss Nellie Campbell as bridesmaid; the latter wore a dainty white dress, trimmed with insertion, and wore a hat to match. The bridegrooms presents to the bride and bridesmaid were gold brooches. After the ceremony the bride’s grandparents entertained their friends at Ormond, where an enjoyable evening was spent.