Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 15, 12 April 1911, Page 62

Orange Blossoms.

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WHARFE—RADFORD. ° / F N interesting wedding took place f I on April sth, the contracting 4 * parties being Miss Ellen Radford and Mr O. M. R. Wharfe, of Waihi. There was n large attendance of the relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom, an unusual feature being the presence of no less than four generations of the bride’s people, numbering over eighty, all residents in Waihi. The Rev. J. Wrigley officiated, and Miss Morgan played the Wedding March. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Chas. Brown, wore a rich creme ivory silk, daintily braided and relieved with silk overall lace. She wore the customary wreath and veil, and carried a shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Hazel Wharfe (sister of the bridegroom i Miss Ethel Radford (sister of the bride, and Miss Mabel Brown (cousin of the bride). All wore creme silk dresses prettily trimmed with lace and insertion, and silk hats to match. Mr Geo. Denton acted as best man. and Mr Roy Newth as groomsman. The bridegroom’s presents to the bridesmaids were gold brooches. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at breakfast by the bride’s mother. The happy couple left by the evening train for Auckland and Pukekohe on their honeymoon trip. The bride’s travelling dress was a dove grey costume relieved with white satin, and creme picture hat. An enjoyable social in honour of the event was held in the evening. CLINCH—HUMPHREYS. A quiet though pretty wedding was celebrated at the Church of the Epiphany, Seddon, on Marell 30, the principal parties being Mr Andrew Clinch, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Clinch, Picton, and Miss Margaret Janet Humphreys, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. Humphreys, Seddon. Thy ceremony was conducted by the Rev. A. W. Stace. The church was prettily decorated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was becomingly attired in a handsome dress of chiffon taffeta, with silk insertion and pearl trimmings. She also wore a bridal veil and orange blossoms, and carried an exquisite shower bouquet. The chief bridesmaid. Miss A. Clinch, wore a pretty gown of eream crystalline with lac ud silk trimming, and blue hat. The ’.her little bridesmaid, Miss Ada Humphreys, was daintily attired in cream silk. The best man was Mr Reginald Humphreys (brother of the bride). A reception was subsequently held at the residence of the bride’s parents. After the reception the newly married couple left bv motor car for Blenheim, en route to the North Island, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride’s travelling dress was a navy blue tailormade costume and hat to match. THOMPSON—THOMPSON. On Wednesday afternoon, March Ist, 1011. the Franklin-road Primitive Methodist Church was the scene of an interesting wedding, evidence of which was made manifest by the very large attendance of relatives and friends, and the presence of Dr. and Mrs. Hassel!, of Porirua. besides no'less than eight Primitive Methodist ministers. The occasion was the marriage of the Rev. Fred Arthur Thompson, of Waihi, to Miss Esther Mav (Ettie) Thompson, the eldest daughter of Mr. W. Thompson, of Auckland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. Raine, the choir being in attendance with Mr. S. Dimerv presiding at the organ. Beautiful, and effective floral decorations graced the interior of the church in the form of sweeping arches, clustering to the front around the bridal bell. The bride was given awav bv her father, and iva- attended by her sister. Miss Jeannie Thompson and Miss Mabel

Thompson (nieee of the bridegroom) aa bridesmaids, while the bridegroom waa supported by the Rev. A. Armstrong as best man, and Mr. W. Thompson, the bride’s brother, as groomsman. The bride was attired in a handsome dress of creme silk taffeta voile, trimmed with overlace and lovers’ knots, together with tho train, and orthodox orange blossoms and veil; carrying also a large shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were attired ii* dresses of creme voile, trimmed with lace, and large vieux rose straw hats with bouquets of pink and white flowers. After the wedding breakfast and congratulalorv speeches had been concluded, the h npv couple left on their, honeymoon, tin bride travelling in a becoming tailor-made costume with hat to match. Among the presents were to be seen beautiful presentations to €he bridegroom from the church at Porirua, and the medical authorities of the Mental Hospital; and to the bride from tho Franklin-road Chuotch, S.S., 0.E., and choir. QUICK—BAGNALL. The marriage of Mr E. V. Quick, secretary of the Thames Valley Dairying Co., and Miss Edith Winifred Bagnall, youngest daughter of Mr R. W. Bagnall was solemnised at Turua last Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. W. R. Woolley (uncle of the bride) officiated. The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white mousseline silk, with veil and orange blossoms, and wore a gold locket and charm, the gift of the bridegroom. She also carried a lovely shower bouquet. Miss Shirley Bagnall, accompanied her sister, and wore a soft white silk dress, and carried a pale pink shower bouquet. Miss Doris Bagnall (cousin) was also a bridesmaid, and wore a simple, dainty muslin frock. The bridegroom was attended by his brother. Mr Roy Quick, and Mr Stanley Bagnall was groomsman. Mr and Mrs R. W. Bagnall afterwards received the guests at their home, “Lenton.” The happy couple left by launch for Kopu, and afterwards proceeded by train on their honeymoon tour. The bride’s going away gown was a blue tailor-made costume, and becoming straw hat with vieux rose trimming. Among those present were: Mrs Quick, senr., Mr and Mrs Mel. Quick. Mr and Mrs Northcroft (Hamilton). Mr and Mrs Buttle, Mrs Lake. Mr and Mrs J. Ambury, Mrs Lamb (grandmother of the bride), Mr and Mrs A. S. J. Lamb, Mr and Airs Chas. Lamb, Mrs Bickett (sister of the bride, Te Ardroa), Mrs Woolley, Mrs V\ hitehouse, Mrs Wilson, Miss N. Lamb (Thames), Mr and Mrs W. H. Bagnall, Mrs G. E. Bagnall, Mrs G. Alley. BELL—BELL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) LONDON. February 22. An Anglo-New Zealand wedding took place a few days ago at St. John’s the Evangelist, Briggate, Leeds. The bridegroom was Mr. Walter Harry- Bell,’ of Leeds, and the bride Miss Blanche Maude Zenobia Bell, youngest daughter of Mrs. Bell, of Oakland, New Zealand. The Rev. Canon Longbottom officiated. The bride wore a dress of ivory satin, with long tram, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. ‘ I’he bridesmaids. Miss Fenton, her cousin, and Miss Crowther, were dressed becomingly in cream. The bride’s mother wore a grey velvet costume, with toqup to match. The bride’s uncle, Mr. Duck, of M hitby, gave her away. The best man was Mr. Hodges, and the groomsman Mr. Gunnee. A reception was afterwards held at Woodsley-view, St. John’s Avenue, Leeds.