Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 6, 8 February 1911, Page 62

Orange Blossoms.

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INKERSLEY—FEARN. /TAR ARTHUR INKERSLEY, of fl I B Lyme Regis, Dorsetshire, Eng.j I / land, 8.A., formerly Scholar, / Hulmian and Milward,' Exhitioner of Brasenose College, Oxford, Classical Master of the Auckland College and Grammar School under Mr C. F. Bourne, M.A., Oxon., was married early in the New Year to Mrs Fearn, widow of Mr Walker Fearn, formerly United States Minister . to Roumania, Servia and Greece, and a member of the International Court of Egypt. Since leaving New Zealand in 1887, Mr Arthur. Inkersley has resided in California, where he became an LL.B, of the University of California, and an attorney and coun-sellor-at-law’. He is a well-known contributor to the San Francisco “Call,” "Chronicle,” and “News Letter,” to the “Overland Monthly,” andi many periodicals in the United States and London. The wedding took place in Salisbury Cathedral, tire officiating clergyman being the Right Rev. John Wordsworth, D.D.. Lord Bishop of Salisbury; and the bridle being given away by Mr Whitelaw Reid, the American Ambassador to Great Britain. A Kentuckian by birth. Mrs Fearn spent her early days on tlie estate of her father, a rich sugar planter of Louisiana. She is known all over the United States for her benevolent work on behalf of the blind, in which, she acted as the personal -representative of "Carmen Sylva” (Queen Elizabeth of Roumania). While at the Royal Summer Palace at Sinaia, she was thrown into close relations with the late King Edward of England, then Prince of Wales. At the time of her stay in Athens, King George V., who was then Prince George, was attached to the Mediterranean squadron, under the command of the Duke of Edinburgh. In her official position, Mrs Fearn met him frequently on most. agreeable and friendly terms. She enjoys the friendship of a large number of distinguished people, among whom -being the King, Queen and Crown Princess of Roumania, the Countess of Flanders (mother of the King of Belgium), many of the most eminent men of England, and 1 diplomats at every Court in Europe. Mrs Inkersley is a woman of great personal attractions and charm of manner; she also possesses strong literary and dramatic instincts. She is the author of a “Diary of a Refugee.” just published by Moffat, Yard and Company, of New York, and of a play having for its title the famous ■words of General-U. S. Grant, "Let us have peace!’’ The play has met with the cordial approval of the Grant family, and: is now- under consideration by New York and London theatrical managers. ■Another book, entitled “Life at Three Eastern Courts,” is already begun, and will be finished next year. A remarkable essay of Queen Elizabeth of Ronrnania will form the. introduction to the • volume, to which ex-Queen Natalie of - SerVia and the Qiieen of Greece will also contribute. Mrs' Inkersley writes under ■ the name of "Frances Fearn.” After the • wedding Mr and Mrs I-nker’sley were the guests in Paris of Mrs Barton French, of New York - and Barton Lodge, Hot Springs, Virginia. Mrs French is Mrs Inkersley’s daughter. . SPILLER—MARRIOTT. 'i A pretty but quiet wedding took place at Knox Church, Parnell, Auckland, on January 25, when Miss Ethel May Marliott was married to Mr Adolphus Frederick Spiller. The Rev. J. M. Simpson, 8.A., eondiucted the service. ’The. bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr F. R. Marriott, looked charming in white chiffon taffeta robe, with wreath ’of orange blossoms and Brussels net vjjil, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet. iVtiss Mabel Marriott, sister of the bride, and Miss Minnie Adlington, cousin of the bride, attended as bridiesmaids. They wcie attired in pale pink striped voile frocks, with large vieux rose hats with pink roses and black velvet, and carried pink bouquets. Mr Ernest Page acted as beet man, and Mr Geo. Marriott M

groomsman. The guests were entertained at afternoon tea at “Onetipa,” Hobson Park-road, Parnell, the residence of the bride’s mother. The bride’s going away dress was a cream and heliotrope striped serge costume, with smart heliotrope hat with, shaded ribbon and sweet peas. The honeymoon is being spent at Rotorua. CLARKE—BLOW. St. Mark’s Church, Wellington, w-as crowded on Wednesday. February Ist, for the marriage of Miss Amy Gertrude Blow, second daughter of Mr H. J. IT, Blow (Under-Secretary for Public Works) and Mr Leonard Clarke, son of Mr G. Clarke, of the staff of the National Bank, Napier. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked exceedingly well in a graceful gown of white satin charmeuse dlrape dwith some beatitiful lace, and finished with satin "bobs.” Her veil of tulle, exquisitely embroidered in a design of silver butterflies and flowers, was worii over a coronal of orange blossom, and she carried a’ bouquet of cream roses and carnations. The yhief bridesmaid, was Miss Eleanor Blow, who wore white India muslin with a satin sash and yoke of lace; her black hat was lined with palest blue, and trimmed with Bank'sia roses. The other two bridesmaids, Misses Ida and Belle Clarke, were similarly attired, but had: hats of pale blue wreathed with white' hyacinths and silver tassels. Each received a gold bangle from the bridegroom. The ceremony was performed by the vicar of St. Marks, the Rev. A. M.. Johnson, Al. A.; Mr Reginald Blow -was best man; and: Messrs: Galbraith and Roujston (Napier)groomsmen. The wedding reception was held at the Hotel Windsor, where the rooms were decorated with pink and white flowers. Toasts .were proposed by the Hon. C. M. Luke,, tlie Rev. A. M, Johnson, and Mr Shortt. ' Later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Leonard Clarke left on their travels, the bride wearing a nattier blue hat with a smartly braided) tailor-made of ivory doth. ' Mrs H. J. H. Blow wore black crepe de chine and Irish lace, black picture hat; Mrs Clarke (the bridegroom’s mother), amethyst Shantung, smartly braided, black hat with tips; Lady Ward, was present, wearing black ninon over ivory silk, with a vest of ivory lace, black and "White picture hat; Mrs Russell, mauve eolienne, and a mauve, hat;’ Mrs McGowan, brown paillette, with .yoke of lace, brown hat; Miss Webb, white muslin and, lace, white la.ee hat; Mrs Seddon, black lace ninon, black toque; Miss Seddon, black and white striped grenadine over white glace, black picture hat; Mrs Cameron, reseda crepe de chine, and black picture hat; Mrs Wilson, black ninon over ivory satin, rose pink hat and: scarf; Mrs Anderson, black eolienne; and black hat. JOHNSON—MAIN. Tn the presence of a large congregation, the marriage nuptials of Mr Oliver Johnson (formerly of the Waikato), of the literary staff of the Pahiatua "Herald,” and Miss Margaret Main, New . Plymouth, were celebrated in tlie Primitive .Methodist Church, Queen-street, New Plymouth, on the 26th January, the Rev. James . Guy officiating. The : bride . was attired in a cream silk .taffeta dress, . pin tucked), and wore the orthodox wedding veil and orange blossoms, and also carried a handsome bouquet of water lilies relieved with delicate Howers and maiden hair fern. Miss Bella Hart, who accompanied the bride as bridesmaid', wore a white, embroidered .overall muslin, bodice and sleeves tucked, Tuscan

Kk% swathed with chiffon and spray of bink Japanese cherry' blossom, pink *hower bouquet of shaded sweet peas, Orchids, maiden-hair fern, lycopodium, and very, delicate asparagus fern. The bouquets were the gifts of Miss Standish and Miss Roy respectively. The bride groom was supported by Mr T. Williams. The bride was given away by her father. The church was very tastefully decorated for the ceremony by the lady friends pf the bride, a feature beng a floral wedding bell. Miss Ibbotson presided at the organ, and played the Wedding March ns the newly-wedded pair left the church. After the ceremony afternoon tea was partaken of at “ The Hygienic.” The lisual toasts followed, and many congratulatory messages were received. The bride’s going away dress was an Oriental blue silk striped voile, braided with black and cream guipure, lace yoke, and cream tulle hat with flowers. A very large number of presents were received., among which were gifts from the New Plymouth P.M.C.E. Society and Sunday School, with which the bride had been actively associated for some time; also from the Pahiatua “Herald” staff and Methodist Church . FLEMING—HEARN. A very quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, when Miss Nora Hearn, third daughter of the late Mr. Nicholas Hearn, of Buenos Ayres,, Waverley, was Xinited in holy matrimony to Mr. John Btuart Fleming, third son of the late Mr. John Stuart Fleming, of Wellington. Tlie Very Rev. Dean Grogan officiated. The bride looked eharming, attired in an ivory Duchess satin gown, designed with lovers’ knots in chiffon and beautifully draped with Limerick lace, with corsage and sleeves of tucked chiffon. She wore the orthodox wreath and exquisite Limerick lace veil, the veil being the work of the Sisters of the Mission, New Plymouth. She carried a marriage ring of white flowers with streamers. The bride Jvas given away by her brother (Mr. Martin Hearn, of Pungataua), and was attended by her sister (Miss Tuppie Hearn) and her cousin (Miss Nora Kennedy, of Buenos Ayres, Waverley), who wore pale anemone crepe de chine draped gowns with collarless yokes and cordages of embroidered blonde lace in silk. The whole effect was simple and pretty. They wore large Pan velvet hats a shade jlarker than the gowns lined with silver; a cord of tarnished silver encircled the browns, being caught up in front with n Cluster of clematis and tied with satin streamers of the same shade as the gowns. They also carried floral horseshoes of palest pink and heliotrope. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Jack Kennedy (cousin of the bride) and Mr. Selby Morton. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. David Cullinane (sister of the bride) entertained the guests at their residence, St. Johns Hill, at a wedding luncheon. The bride travelled in a belted Russian costume of French blue, embroidered in blue and black, and a doubled-up hat of black silk beaver. The Bole trimming consisted of a carbuchon of blue. She also wore a hand-painted scarf of pale blue crepe de chine. ALLEN—ORR. The marriage of Miss Muriel Orr, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Orr, Gisborne, and Mr. W. T. Alien, pf Te Pora, Waipiro Bay, took place tit “Lionacree,” the residence of the bride’s parents, on January 21. The flrawing-room was tastefully decorated With white flowers, and suspended from the ceiling with white satin ribbon was a large floral bell, beneath which the bride and bridegroom stood. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Lane. The bride, who was given away B>y her father, wore a becoming gown of cream crystalline over glace silk, pretty white hat swathed with tulle and large up-standing tulle bow caught with a buckle, "and carried white roses and Carnations. She also wore a beautiful turquoise and diamond ring, the gift of he bridegroom, and an old miniature pendant brooch, a gift from her mother. Miss Greta Orr, who attended the bride, Wore white embroidered muslin inlet frith ValencHennes insertion, picture hat pf floral silk wreathed with roses and forget-me-nots. Mr. and Mrs. Allen left by steamer in the evening for Auckland. BROWN—UDY. A quiet but very pretty wedding look slace5 lace at S?t. Andrew’s Church, Epsom, on 'uesday, January 21th, when Miss Daisy

Udy, younger daughter of the late Mr Richard Udy, of “Eden Grove,” Mount Eden, was married to Mr W. A. Brown, son of the late Major Brown, of New Plymouth. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. E. O. Tobin (nephew of the bridegroom), of Wellington. The bride, who was given away by Mr Norman Kidd, wore a daintily draped gown of cream crepe de chine, trimmed with beautiful lace. She wore a coronet of daisies and a tulle veil, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of daisies and maiden hair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Ethel Udy, wore a pretty frock of pale green glace, trimmed with cream insertion and veiled in ninon, and a large black gathered ninon hat, with a tiny frill of black lace round the crown, and a large bunch of hydrangea on one side. She carried a beautful bouquet of pink carnations and cream daisies. Mr R. W. Barry was best man. The wedding tea was held at the residence of the bride’s mother. The bride and bridegroom received the congratulations of their guests standing under a beautiful bell, which was suspended from an archway of English clematis. Mrs Udy (mother of the bride) was gowned in black satin charmeuse, Oriental trimming with touch of pink, black crinoline straw hat, pink rosebuds; Mrs Brown (mother of the bridegroom), black crepe de chine, black silk yoke lined with heliotrope, black and helio, toque; Miss Horne (aunt of the bridegroom), black ninon, sequin trimming over white taffeta, amethyst hat; Miss Brown (sister of the bridegroom) wore a becoming gown of tussore, net yoke, and insertions, cream hat with pink roses, black ribbon, pink scarf; Mrs Sedgwicke, white embroidered Indian muslin, white and amethyst hat; Mrs Barnard, reseda green satin striped ninon, trimmed with steel trimmings, large black hat; Mrs Dawson, amethyst charmeuse satin, trimmed with Oriental trimmings, and amethyst toque; Miss Haigh, brown crepe de chine, with cream yoke, brown trimming, and brown toque with autumn leaves; Mrs J. May, black grenadine, strapped with black silk, Maltese lace scarf, and cream and black hat; Mrs Cooper, peacock blue frock, hat en suite, white scarf; Miss Bent, blue charmeuse satin frock, tuscan and black hat; Miss —. Bent, white embroidered dress, feather boa, black and tuscan hat; Mrs Kidd, black silk, black and white hat; Mrs N. Kidd, cream corded silk gown, pretty hat of black, with pink roses; Miss Milne, black lace frock over white silk piped with emerald green satin, cream toque with pale pink and green velvet; Miss E. Milne, grey gown of crepe de chine, black hat; Miss Cozens, black and white delaine, white hat with pink roses; Miss V. Tibbs, nattier blue silk, with white insertions, pretty creme hat; Miss M. Dawson, dainty blue draped gown of silk crepe, trimmings of shrimp and blue, Oriental blue hat with pink rosebuds veiled with black net; Miss B. Dawson, embroidered silk muslin draped skirt, touches of pale blue glace, black hat; Miss Bertha Oxley, white embroidered gown, with draped skirt, tuscan hat lined with salmon pink, ostrich tips, and pink bunch ribbon; Miss J. Barnard, inserted spotted white Swiss muslin, pretty white ribbon straw hat lined with nattier blue, and flowers on crown; Miss Wilson, black and white Indian muslin, with double skirt, black crinoline straw hat; Mrs MacFarhind, white and blue spotted silk frock, black hat with feathers. Among the gentlemen present were: Revs. MacFarland and Tobin, Messrs May, Reynolds, Campbell, Dr. Tibbs, Oxley, Dawson, and Barry.