Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 11, 15 September 1909, Page 62

Orange Blossoms.

SKEELS—NORGROVE. THE wedding of Miss Maud P. Norgrove and' Mr. Tasman Skeels (of Hobart) took place on the 11th in St. Matthews Cathedral, Auckland', with the Rev. W. E. Gillam (incumbent) as the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was attired in a lovely gown of white chiffon taffeta, with corsage of finely tucked net, and Empire panels of Maltese lace, was given away by her uncle, Mr. Chas. Norgrove, J.P. Her veil was of Brussels lace with wreath of orange blossom, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet, while her long Court train was borne by two little pages (Willie and Bertie Norgrove), who wore suits of brown velvet with white vests and cuffs, and large King Charles hats of white felt with ostrich plumes. The bride was attended by four maids, the Misses Stella Skeels (sister of the bridegroom), Alice Greene, and Dorothea and Gladys Taylor. Their dresses were of dainty white muslin," finely tucked, and trimmed with a wealth of insertion, while the two first bridesmaids had’ Empire panels of lace. Their hats were of pure white chip with choux of white chiffon. The two first carried baskets of daffodils and asparagus fern and the others had horseshoes (for luck) made of freesias and fern. The first bridesmaid wore a dainty gold brooch (the gift of the bridegroom), and the rest received gold rings (engraved) as mementoes of the occasion. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Edward McAuley as best man, and Messrs. Frederick Norgrove and Leslie Horner. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride’s uncle (Mr. Chas. Norgrove), at Richmond, where the usual toasts were honoured. During the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left on their honeymoon trip, the bride looking sweet in a tailor-made gown of brown cloth with violet stripe, and the new beehive-shaped hat of brown straw, trimmed with brown and violet tulle and bunches of violets. In the evening a social was held in Queen’s Hall, when about 200 friends responded to the invitations, and dancing was kept up till a late hour. PATERSON—HOLMES. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Halswell, when Miss Minnie Holmes, eldest daughter of Mr. G. G. Holmes, of Christchurch, was married to Mr C. C. Paterson, son of Dr. Paterson. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful Empire gown of soft Duchesse satin, with a wide panel of silk lace, and yoke and sleeves of tucked chiffon. She also wore the usual wreath and veil, and carried a shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Misses Gertrude and Norah Holmes and Miss K. Bloxam, who wore pretty frocks of pale blue messaline silk, with slashed skirts trimmed with buttons, and large blacjv hats with pale pink roses. Two smaller girls, Misses Kathleen Holmes and Audrey Kay, wore dainty wjiite embroidered muslin dresses and muslin hats and pale blue sashes. Little Miss Shelagh Holmes, the tiny niece of the bride, acted as train-bearer, and wore soft white muslin and lace and a bonnet of pale blue gathered chiffon and lace. Mr Huntley Holmes acted as best man, and Mr. Andrew Holmes as groomsman. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Holmes entertained their guests at their residence “Knock Lynn,” Mrs Holmes wearing a handsome gown of black ninon de soie and lace over white glace, and a hat to match. SHERA—KINDER. The quaint little ehapel of St. John’s College was the scene of an exceedingly pretty wedding on Tuesday, September 7th, when Miss Eva Kinder, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Kinder, manager of the Newmarket Branch of the Auckland 1 Savings Bank, was married to Mr. G. Stuart Shera, youngest son of the late Mr. J. M. Shera. The service was conducted by the Rev. W. Beatty, M.A., assisted by the Rev. E. Strong (actingwarden). As the bride entered the chapel, Which was decorated with arum lilies and clematis, the students sang

“The Voice that Breathed O’er Eden,” Mr. Chitty, the Wind student, officiating at the organ, and later playing the Bridal March. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very sweet and graceful in an ivory white satin charmeuse Princess robe, draped with Limeriek lace, the bodice had long Juliet sleeves, and was swathed with Limerick lace and silver cord. A wreath of orange blossoms fastened her point lace veil and she carried a bouquet of lovely white primulas and lilies. She wore a 'handsome pearl ring, the bridegroom’s gift. The bridesmaids, Miss Madge Pollock (Sydney), cousin of the bride, and Miss Kathleen Shera, the bridegroom’s sister, were charmingly attired in white muslin frocks made en Princesse, inserted with fine lace and embroidery; Miss Pollock wearing a white Charlotte Corday hat with white satin strings, and Miss Shera, the same style, in delicate blue. They wore blue satin shoes, and carried large shower bouquets of natural violets with pale blue ribbon streamers. Their souvenirs from the 'bridegroom were gold bar jewelled brooches. Mr. Hal Shera attended the bridegroom, and Mr. Harry Dawson acted as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at “Wooderoft,” the residence of Mrs. (Dr.) Kinder, Arney-road, Remuera, where the happy couple received congratulations. MOODY—LEAN. At St. Matthew’s Church, Napier, on Wednesday last, a quiet but pretty wedding took place. The contracting parties were Mr. Ernest George Moody, second son of the late Mr. Richard Moody, of Napier, and Miss Edith Ethel Lean, third daughter of Mr. F. Lean, of Paraparaumu. The bride was given away by Mr. W. Heiford, and wore a dainty frock of white crystalline trimmed with lace, and she wore a wreath and veil, and carried an exquisite bouquet. The brides-

maids were Misses Edith and Violet Moody, sisters of the bridegroom, and Miss May Heiford, niece of the bride. The first two wore pretty creme frocks and becoming hats, and Miss Heiford ■wore a dainty embroidered gown. Mr. Percy Oliver was best man. The guests were subsequently entertained at the rest, dence of the bride’s sister. The honeymoon is being spent in the South. TUDEHOPE—GORDON. The marriage of Miss Marion Gordon, youngest daughter of Mr. A. Gordon, of Napier, and Mr. T. Tudehope, accountant in the Lands and Survey Department, Wellington, and of Napier, was solemnised in St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Napier, on Thursday morning by the Rev. Archdeacon Ruddock.