Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 23, 7 December 1910, Page 62

Orange Blossoms.

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WATSON—BROWNING. ©NE of the smartest and quite the prettiest wedding for manyyears past was that of Miss Lulu Browning, younger daughter of Mrs. Robert Browning, Arney road, Reniuera, and Mr. W. Mateon, eldest son of Mr. W. Watson, Bank of New Zealand (late general manager and now director). The choral ceremony was celebrated by Rev. W. Beatty at St. Mark's Church, Reniuera, on Saturday, 3rd December. The ehurch made a beautiful picture, with the soft tones of the brown wood, decorated with pure white Christmas lilies tied with white satin streamers and ferns. Almost all of the seats were reserved for the large number of invited guests. Silver printed copies of the hymns were placed for each guest. The churchyard and roadway were thronged with interested spectators and carriages and motors; in fact, the trams were held up for some time, so great was the crush. At last the bride arrived, looking lovely, on the arm of her uncle, Mr. 11. Gorrie. She entered the ehurch, followed by two sweet chil dren, dressed in dainty cherry-ripe frocks and caps, and then came the five [bridesmaids, who were a perfect harmony in pink. The -bride’s robe was very charming, made with Grecian simplicity, and long graceful lines. The robe "was of white satin eharmeuse entirely covered with silk ninon. The front of the skirt was arranged with a front panel, bordered on either side with a tuck of satin, beyond which was a line of crystal bead embroidery in a square design. Around the bottom of the train was a wide flounce of rosepoint, which tapered away, meeting the satin bands at the side. Tile bodice had a Magyar effect of ninon, with folded bands of eharmeuse crossing in front, and fastening at the back, and a narrow, low-neck yoke of Brussels lace. A most fascinating cap of the same lace was worn, wreathed with orange blossom, from which the veil hung. Dainty silk mittens and a bouquet of white roses completed a charming toilette. The bride was attended by seven bridesmaids, Miss Maud Browning (sister of the bride) being the maid of honour; ■Miss Watson (sister of the bridegroom), Miss Rachel Gorrie (cousin of the bride), Miss Una Buddle, Miss A. Carr, and two dainty little tots, Judy McCaw (cousin of the bride), and Margot Bloomfield. The five maids made a charming picture in the palest pink eharmeuse satin, veiled with a paler shade of pink ninon to the knees, with a broad piping, finished with plain band of eharmeuse, soft lace yolks, und the sleeves finished in thw same way. Very smart hate of putty coloured chip, with bands of pink velvet, which were taken under the brim, and beautiful snowy white plumes placed high at one side, lovely bouquets of shaded pink roses, pink oatin shoos, and silk stockings, which perfectly matched the frocks, completed the charming colour scheme. The children were dressed in the daintiest of white frocks, with lovely pink sashes, and cute little cape, with pink ribbons round them, and posies of pink sweet peas. Mrs. Ernest Bloomfield was the matron of honour, and wore a frock of a lovely shade of pink that was almost vieux rose, with a toque of tulle in the same tone, ami carried a beautiful bouquet of shaded pink flowers, which was the gift of the bride. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. H. Kettle as best man. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a lovely pendant of three large pearlo, surrounded by diamonds; the bride also wore a lovely diamond ring (a gift from her mother. The bridesmaids received most charming necklets of fine platinum chains, studded with pink quartz. After the ceremony n reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother. The weather, which had been wretched all the morning, had ehanged into n perfect afternoon, and Ute flowers in the garden looked lovely

after the rain. I have never seen so many people together in Auckland look so nice. Nearly every frock was at least pretty, and most of them were beautiful. Mrs. Browning received her guests just within the doorway, and she looked especially nice in a vieux rose silk veiled with black ninon, a large shade mauve hat, and carried a bouquet of shaded vieux rose flowers. We then passed on to the draw-ing-room, where the bride and bridegroom, looking radiant, surrounded by their attendants, received the congratulations of their friends, who then passed on to the verandahs and lawns. The wedding group was then taken for the “Graphic” amidst a lot of fun and laughter. Then we wended our way to a large marquee erected at the end of the lawn, where the wedding repast was laid. There was one long table, on which stood a wedding eake of noble proportions, and small tables were scattered about. The decorations were shaded pink peas in silver vases. There were no speeches. Clivers were given for the bridal pair and for Mrs. Browning. The Bavarian Band played delightful selections during the afternoon. The cutting of the wedding eake was quite an undertaking, but the bride entered into the fun of it with great zest, assisted by’ the bridegroom. The lovely display of wedding presents was much admired. The bridesmaids carried round baskets of pink paper rose leaves to the guests, who all armed themselves with handfuls, and when the bridal pair at last arrived they were literally covered with them. It made such a lovely picture, and away’ they drove in a grey ear to the strains of the “Wedding March” played by the band and the good wishes of everyone. The bride went away’ in a smart eream linen Russian suit and a lovely pink tagel straw- hat with an upstanding bow of soft pink eharmeuse. Mrs Watson (mother of the bridegroom) wore a lovely shaded amethyst toilette, with toque to match, and a pretty- bouquet; Miss B. Watson, white embroidered muslin, eream hat with shaded pink roses; Mrs W. R. Bloomfield wore a smart frock of Royal blue ninon, with silver stripe over pale blue eharmeuse, a most becoming hat of pale blue, with mole coloured feather tips and silver gauze, long mole suede gloves and shoes; Mrs George Bloomfield wore a lovely little frock of white ninon over palest pink eharmeuse, a large mole hat with pink feathers, and’ mole coloured shoes; Mrs Archie Clark wore a charming frock of gold gauze veiled with blaek ninon, and a hat to match; Mrs W. Colbeck wore a lovely platinum coloured frock of crystalline, and a much admired black hat with vieux rose mount; Mrs Harry Bloomfield wore a sweet little blue ninon over white, and lovely embroidery veiled with ninon, and a most becoming hat to match; Mrs Duthie wore a dainty amethyst tucked chiffon over pale mauve floral chiffon, and a smart hat massed with violets; Mrs Rathbone wore black eharmeuse, and a large black hat; Mrs Lucas Bloomfield; Mrs E. Horton, a nattier blue frock, and large black hat; Mrs Howard Richmond wore a dainty white ninon froek, with a little fine lace, and a pretty pink rose wreathed hat; Mrs McCosh Clark w-ore a handsome black toilette; Mrs T. Cotter looked well in a lovely black lace over white silk, a blaek toque, and white ostrich feather boa; Miss Millie Cotter, in a dainty white chiffon, with nattier blue feathered hat, with boa to match; Mrs P. Dignan, in a pretty shot green, and purple frock with toque to match; Mrs Rankin Reed, pale grey chiffon taffeta, with pretty touches of tangerine yellow, with hat to match: Mrs Miles (Wellington), handsome violet and gold; toilette; Miss Miles, biscuit coloured voile, with amethyst laee scarf and large black hat; Mrs Carr, a lovely black frock, and toque with bouquet of sweet peas; Mrs. Arthur Myers, a floral chiffon froek and a largo -black and white hat; Miss Levi (London), lovely cream lace frock and pretty hat; Mrs. Leo. Myers wore a lovely grey toilette, the froek was of soft clinging material, with lace and embroidery- the exact shade, a large grey hat, with tip•landing feathers; Mrs. C. Buddle wore

a pretty froek of palest blue with shoe* to match, and a white hat draped with lace, and a bouquet of pink sweet pea; Mrs. E. Firth wore rather a bright shade of blue Oriental eatm, with a fringededged tunic, and a large blaek hat; Mrs. McLoughlin, reseda green chiffon taffeta, and a becoming iblack hat; Mirs. fH. Tonks wore a fullard skirt, with tones of pink and a tunic draping of blue eharmeuse, with a pretty hat; Mrs. Foster wore amethyst -crystalline over eharmeuse, with handsome gold embroidery and a black hat; Mrs. E. Anderson w ore a very smart blue froek, a large blaek hat, and a bouquet of palest mauve sweet pea; Miss Ivy Buddle wore cream net and lace, and a smart vivid green hat; Miss Isohel Clark looked lovely in an exquisite white embroidered French lawn, worn over palest pink ninon, and some fine crochet lace on it, a pretty hat lined with blaek net and lovely pink roses on it; Miss Hilda Bloomfield was looking her best in a lovely- lace-inserted muslin Princess froek, with a bunch of pink roses on the corsage, a most becoming mushroom hat of pink floral silk wreathed with pink roses; Miss Ida Thompson was another charming looking girl in reseda green net over pale blue chiffon, and a large blaek hat; Miss Jessie Reid wore a pretty froek of blue and a very smart grey chip hat covered with grey ninon, and a large grey eharmeuse bow; Miss Cooper, vieux rose fullard, with white spot, a leghorn hat with shaded stocks, and a bouquet of stocks tied with pink satin. There were several beautiful pale grey frocks, notably those worn by Mrs. Elliott, Miss Alice Walker, Mrs. Porter. The Misses Towle were dainty, one in pale grey, and the other in pink and white; Miss Nora Gorrie wore a beautiful maize eharmeuse with handsome laee, a maize tagel straw hat with bright feather to match; Miss Gwen Gorrie, a pretty white lace and embroidery frock and a smart black hat lined with pale blue; Miss Ruth Buckland looked dainty in a pretty w-hite frock and becoming hat; Miss Hazel Buckland, white embroidered muslin, shaded amethyst hat; Mrs. W. Coleman wore a handsome cream toilette with touches of black; Miss Ruby- Coleman looked very pretty in a lace-inserted muslin over pale pink, and a pretty rosewreathed hat with pink satin ribbon; Miss Dolly- Scherff looked pretty in white; Miss Mary Foster wore such a dainty froek of pale pink ninon over white, and a large black hat. Other guests were: Lady Lockhart, Mrs. Aldridge, Mrs. Towle, Mrs. Pierce and Miss E. Pierce, Mrs. Payton and Miss Payton,' Mrs. Copeland-Savage, Mrs. and Miss Dargaville, Mr. and Mrs. David Nathan, Misses Gorrie (2), Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nathan. Mrs. Grierson, Mr. and Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Ching, Mr. and Mrs. Aiekin Carrick. Mr. and Mrs. H. Campbell, Mrs. and Miss Barstow-, Mrs. and Miss M. Buller. Professor Brown, Misses Brown (2), Mr. and Mrs. Ransen, Miss De Camp, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kissling, Mr. and Mrs. Gutheridge, Mrs. Markham, Mr. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Ware, Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney, Miss Peacock. It was quite a treat to see such a number of men “frockcoated” and "high-hatted,” among whom were Mr. W. Watson (Wellington). Dr. McDowell, Dr. Milson, Messrs. Bloomfield (3). Colbeck. Ware, Anderson, 11. Richmond, A. Reid, L. Myers Arthur Myers, Judge Kettle, Messrs. Rathbone E. Russell, H. Cotter. There were four ushers, who did yeoman service in making the whole function go smoothly. They were: Messrs. W. Carrick, Tom Lewis, J. Burns and Atkin. H UNT—NUTSEY. The marriage took place at St, John the Baptist’s Chureh, Northcote, on Wednesday afternoon, of Mr. R. Gordon Hunt, eldest son of Mr. H. H. Hunt, of Northcote, and a partner in the firm of Messrs. T. H. Hall and Co., and Miss Alice Nutsey, youngest daughter of the late Mr. J. Nutsey, of Northcote. The church was beautifully’ decorated for the occasion, and the service was choral, Airs. F. A. Smith presiding at the organ. The Rev. F. A. Smith officiated. The bride was given away by Mr. Geo. Fraser, the bridesmaid being Miss Nutsey-, the bride’s sister, and the groomsman Mr. B. Hunt. VENNING—TAYLOR. A very- pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's Chureh, Parnell, on Thursday’, November 24th, when Miss Constance (Cossie) Taylor, only daughter of Mr. T. M. Taylor, late Receiver of Land Revenue, Auckland, was married ■to Mr. Frank T. Venning, seventh son of Mr. John Venning of Timaru. The bride, who was given away by her

father, looked charming in * gown crepe ninon over white satin, handsomely trimmed with point lace. She worn a lovely bridal veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet. Miss Daphne Cotoourne was bridesmaid, and wore a pretty, white dress with laee trimmings and pink daisies. She wore a gold chain and pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. Clarence Cobourne was best man. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. Father Venning, S.M., and the Rev. Father Patterson presided at the organ. On leaving the church, the happy couple were deluged with a shower of roseleaves. The wedding breakfast took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, “Muriwai,” Stratford-street, Parnell. The bride’s travelling-dress was ai very- stylish vieux rose costume with hat to match. They left for Te Aroha, where the honeymoon is to be spent, and then they proceed to Wellington, where their future home is to be. GRAHAM—MILLS. At the Methodist Church. Daunevirke, on November 30, Mr. John Graham (youngest son of Mr. Henry Graham, of Daunevirke), was married to Miss L. Mills (third daughter of Mrs. Mills, of Dannevirke). The bridesmaids were Misses Gifford (of Napier), Miss Topsy Mills and little Misses Dunnage and Alan. Mr. R. Dunnage, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Mr. R. Mills, the bride's brother, was groomsman. The Rev. W. J. Griffin officiated.