Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVLI, Issue 10, 6 September 1911, Page 60

Orange Blossoms.

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HOLDEN—MITCHELL. /f" WEDDING of much interest to / I residents of the Kiwitea dis--4] A trict took place at the Presbyterian Church, Feilding, on Aug. 29, the Rev. G. Budd being the officiating minister. Mr Robert- Holden, of Dunedin, was married to Miss Ethel Mitchell, third daughter of Mr and Mrs William Mitchell, very old residents of the Kiwitea district. A large number of relations and friends attended the ceremony to •wish the contracting parties all success. Th-e bride was handsomely and tastefully attired in a dress of chiffon taffeta, trimmed with silk lace; she wore the. orthodox -wreath and veil, carried a beautiful shower bouquet, and 'her dress was ornamented with the groom’s presents, a go-id' watch and gold brooch. The bridesmaids were Misses Gladys and Eileen Mitchell (sisters), each wearing a pretty white embroidered dress, and laee, and each wore a gold brooch the gift of the bridegroom. Mrs Mitchell (mother of the bride) was attired in black sjik. The bride was given away by 'her father, and the bridegroom was supported by Mr Sidney Mitchell.

MILLER—FAI AON E R. At Knox Church. Masterion. on August 39, t'he wedding was celebrated of Mr Henry R. Miller, of Christchurch, to Miss Constance Mary Falconer, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. L. Falconer, of Mastertoil. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr A. Falconer, was becomingly attired in charmeuse satin, wearing the orthodox veil and orange

blossoms, and she also carried a bouquet of fresias and maiden hair fern. Miss Ivy Falconer, sister of the. bride, and Miss Lexie Green were the bridesmaids. Both bridesmaids wore pretty cream silk dresses, and the former wore a pink hat and the latter a green hat. Mr S. Miller, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and Mr J. Catt groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. T. Thompson. A reception was held subsequently, when a large number of guests were entertained.

HORTON—IHAKA. Mr Joseph Horton, of Hastings, was married in Knox Church, Masterton; on August 30, to Miss Annie Kanara Ihaka, eldest daughter of Mr. Phillip Ihaka, of Taueru. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr George Ihaka, wore a beautiful white silk dress, and the usual veil- and orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of white camellias and' maiden hair fern. Miss R. and M. Ihaka, sister and niece of the bride, attended as bridesmaids, dressed in white silk and pink sashes. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of pink camellias and maiden hair fern. Mr P. O’Callaghan was best man, and the Rev. A. T. Thompson officiated.

KOBERSTEIN—CUFF. The marriage of Maud, fourth daughter of Mrs. E. Cuff, of Halcombe, to Otto Koberstein, of Wellington, took place in Marton on Wednesday. Mrs. Jackson, of Feilding, tilled the position of organist, and 'the Rev. Hogg was the officiating minister. The bride was tastefully attired in cream taffeta, with veil and orange blossom, and carried a beautiful bouquet (the gift of Mrs. Jordan). The bridesmaids, the Misses Florence and Mabel Cuff, sisters of t he bride, were becomingly dressed in pink silk muslin, and they wore cream hats trimmed with pink flowers, and Carried bouquets of blue and white violets, which were also the gift of Mrs. Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Koberstein are to reside in Wellington. GRAY—HAY. A quiet hut pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John’s Cathedral, Napier, on Thursday morning, when Miss Ethel Hay, only daughter ot the late Mr James Hay, was married to Mr Camplin Gray,

second son of Mr Charles Gray, of Gisborne. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Williams (grandfather of the bridegroom), assisted by Canon Mayne. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Louis Hay, wore a lovely white satin gown with silver trimming and her bridal veil was most artistically arranged. Miss Essie Gray (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Macdonald acted as bridesmaids, and wore gowns of pink satin veiled in grey and bine ninon, large black hats wreathed with pink roses. Mr Lionel Maclean (cousin of the bridegroom) was best man, and Mr W. Hay groomsman. Amongst the guests were: Mr and Mrs Gray (Gisborne), Mr and Mrs Leonard Gray, Mrs Webber, Miss Spratt, Mrs C. H. Maclean, Misses Maclean, Miss Williams, Miss Edith Williams, Mrs and Miss Anderson. Mr and Mrs Camplin Gray left for Sydney by the afternoon boat.

ELDER-SMITH. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in Knox Church, Masterton, on August 28th, when Mr. Thomas Lawson Elder, formerly of Masterton, but now of Waipukurau, was married to Miss Louise Smith, daughter of Mr. W. J. Smith, of Worksop-road, Masterton. The bride, who \vas given away by her father, was prettily dressed in a cream costume, and wore a black hat. She also carried a shower bouquet of snowdrops, and heath, The bridesmaid, Miss Rose Smith, was attired in cream delaine, and wore a pale green hat. Miss Smith carried a shower bouquet of violets. Mr. Reginald Anderson was best man, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. T. Thompson.

LUTMANN—QUELCH. An extremely pretty wedding was solemnised in the Parish Hall, Frankton, on Wednesday morning last, the contracting parties being Miss Rubetta, daughter of Mr. Quelch, Wingham, Kent, England, and Mr. R. Biwater Lutman, of Tuakau. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. E. M. Cowie. The bride looked very pretty as she entered the hall on the arm of her brother-in-law, Mr. J. E. Herbert, attired in a lovely white handembroidered Indian muslin gown, with tulle veil and orange blossoms, and carrying a beautiful shower bouquet the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by two dainty little bridesmaids tha Misses Betty and Violet Jolly in dresses of soft white silk and large white hats, each carrying pretty baskets of daffodils. The bridegroom was accompanied by. Mr. Bramwell as best man. The hall was beautifully decorated by Mrs. Harry Biggs and Miss Graham. The bridegroum’s present to the bride was a handsome gold bracelet, and to the bridesmaid, pretty gold brooches. After the ceremony the bridal party adjourned to “ Perry Court,” the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Herbert, where a reception was hold. The bride s travelling dress was an amethyst doth coat and skirt with Hack facing, and large amethyst hat to match. Mrs. Herbert, sister of the bride, wore a cream silk toilette, beautifully trimmed with laee, and large burnt straw hat wreathed with grapes; Mrs. W. A. Graham, handsome black broehe silk trimmed with laee, and violet toque: Mrs. Cowie, green costume, toque to match; Mrs. Owens, handsome black silk and pretty bonnet; Mrs. Warren, navy costume and Coronation blue toque; Mrs. J. Jolly, dark grey silk, trimmed with black and touches of blue, grey and blue toque; Mrs. Valder, peach colour crepe de chine, handsome!v trimmed cream hat W'ith roses; Mrs. H. Biggs, black silk, pretty fringe trimmings, brown hat with brown and blue daisies; Mrs. C. Holloway, hell°' trope voile, lace yoke and sleeves, and hat to match; Mrs. J. 11. Hume, brown costume, prettily braided, hat to match; Mrs T. Jolly, pale grey shantung trimmed with blaek lace, with cerise velvet toque; Mrs. McTHa.rmld, navy eoat and skirt, nattier blue hat; Mrs. W, 11. Ilumc, petunia silk with pretty braid and lae*» black plumed hat; Miss Jolly, handso-n*

dove prey pailette. with or earn ne t insertion, black and pink bat; Miss Shepherd, black and white velvet costume, black hat; Miss Owens, cream costume, cream and pink hat; Miss Graham lovely grey silk trimmed with violet, and violet hat.

MORRIS—CHIVERS. A wedding which attracted much interest at Island Bay on the 31st August, was that of Miss Edith Annie Chivers (niece of Mr. and Mrs. Keene) and Mr. Campbell Morris, son of the late Captain Morris, of Tauranga. The ceremony took place at ft. Hilda’s Church, the Rev. T. Vancourt being the officiating clergyman. The church was prettily decorated and the service was choral. The bride who was given away by her uncle wore a soft white lace'gown over silk, with a tulle veil, and small wreath of orange blossom. The bridesmaids, Misses Morris (sister of the bridegroom), Cattell Lacey and Edie Reid, wore cream cloth gowns, large black velvet hats with plumes, and carried bouquets of rose-coloured camellias', tied with rose ribbon, their presents rr O m the bridegroom were wish-bone brooches. Mr. J. A. Young, Mayor of Hamilton, was best man; Messrs. Robertson S. Chivers and Keene were groomsmen. The wedding reception was held at Mrs. Keene’s picturesque house and garden standing on a hill. Inside was a perfect wealth of flowers feathery mimosa in the hall, pink and rose camellias in the drawing-room; the dining

room where tea was laid was mainly ’done with tree lucerne; the tables with white flowers and delicate foliage. Mrs. Keene wore a green silk gown with small lace yoke and a toque with pale pink roses; Mrs. Williams (Mrs. Keene's mother), black silk gown and a black jetted bonnet with pink flowers; Mrs. Shearer, black brocade, heliotrope toque. Mr». Mawison, black crepe de chine, chiffon toque. The Hon. T. Hislop, and Dr. J. P. Luke, M.P., were also present.

CONDON—SEYMOUR. A wedding in a country town always creates a general stir, but something Bear a record was established on Tuesday (says our Dargaville correspondent). The occasion was the marriage of Miss Catlie Seymour, youngest daughter of Captain Seymour, to Mr. James Condon. A great crowd assembled from all quarters, and before 1.30 p.nr. the church was filled to overflowing. The bride was charmingly attired in. white merve silk, silk allover lace, and silk-corded girdle. She also wore the Orthodox veil of orange blossoms, and carried a large shower bouquet. Miss Condon, first bridesmaid, wore a pretty pale blue glace silk and ninon dress, silk allover lace, and corded girdle, also a large cream lace hat, with forget-me-nots and red velvet trimmings. She carried a bouquet of white, blossoms, with blue streamers. Miss Kitty Ashby, Second bridesmaid, in a chic pale blue Japanese silk dress, with insertion trimmings and silk girdle, and a large chip Straw hat. with white roses, looked very pretty. She also carried a white bouquet. with .streamers. Mr. J. Brown was best man, and Mr. T. Main groomsman. The bride was given away by her father. After the ceremony Captain fevmour entertained over 300 guests ft q sumptuous wedding breakfast, beautifully arranged in a daffodil setting. A number of appropriate toasts i.ere honoured. The bride’s travelling dress was a becoming navy blue tailored costume, with a dark green velvet toque. Mr. and Mrs. Condon left for Auckland the same afternoon. After their honeyr oon they will reside at Dargaville.