Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVI, Issue 18, 1 November 1911, Page 61

Orange Blossoms.

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FULLER-HUMPHREYS. THE Church of the Epijdwny, Seddon, was the scene of a very pretty wedding last Thursday, when Miss Kate Humphreys, eldest daughter of Mr. W. Humphreys, Seddon, was married to Mr. Hugh E. Fuller, youngest son of the late Mr. James Fuller, Picbon. Much interest was manifested in the event, the church being crowded. The interior of the church was handsomely decorated by the choir (of which the bride was a member), with a profusion of flowers and festoons of greenery, and suspended in the chancel was a floral wedding bell, beneath which the young couple stood. Miss Foster presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away Iby her father, looked very winsome in a lovely •gown of white glace silk, with a berthe of wide embossed silk lace and yoke of the same outlined with large pearls; a wreath of orange blossoms held the handsome embroidered veil in place, and she carried an exquisite shower bouquet. Her bridesmaid (Miss V. Fuller, sister of the bridegroom) wore an Empire gown of old rose crepe de chine, transparent- yoke of cream net, large brown hat of fancy straw, lined old rose silk and trimmings of brown silk. The tiny sister of the bride (Miss A. Humphreys) and Miss Alice Fuller (niece of the bridegroom) were also in attendance. They looked sweet in little white silk Empire frocks, white drawn silk hats, and carried pretty silver crooks, finished with pink ribbons and silver horse shoes. A reception was afterwards held at the bride’s parents’ residence, at which between 76 and 86 guests assembled. Mrs. Humphreys (mother of the bride) wore a handsome merv. silk, with touches of white net, black toque, with wee pink roses; Mrs. Fuller (mother of the bridegroom) wore a black Bengaline silk, black silk mantle, black bonnet and jet; Mrs. Brown, brown radium gown, trimmed brown glace silk and cream net, the bodice laced with brown cord, Tuscan and black hat; Mrs. McCormack. Wack silk voile dress, mole and heliotrope hat. and heliotrope scarf; Mrs. Campbell, mole costume, deep cream hat lined with black; Mrs. Thorn, black silk gown, black toque; Mrs. D. Fuller, green striped costume, black hat, wreath pink roses and silk bows; Mrs. Clinch, strawberry costume, large Tuscan bat with pink roses; Mrs. Cunliffe, cream cloth relieved with heliotrope, cream scarf, Wack and white hat; Miss McCormack, white gown, trimmed net and silk cord, violet velvet hat, Roman insertion, and black plumes, white feather boa; Miss Fuller, purple silk Empire dress, trimmed cream net, white feather boa, and purple toque; Miss Lil Fuller, white serge costume, rice straw hat trimmed Wack and white; Miss Rose Humphreys, cream dress, burnt straw hat, wreath fors’et-me-nots; Mrs. France, green and white striped linen gown, black hat, cream roses; Miss Craig, navy costume, blue velvet toque; Mrs. iStace, pale blue linen costume, large white hat, black and white bows; Mrs. Williams, striped costume, black and cream hat; Miss Horn, pale blue crystalline frock, wide Wack satin hem, and largo black hat; Miss Young. Due linen costume, large hat with roses;

Miss McCabe, navy costume, black hat, wreath white roses. The bride’s goingaway dress was a grey faced cloth, tailormade coat and skirt, large pink hat with ostrich plumes. The happy couple left by the afternoon train for Picton, en route for Auckland and Rotorua, where the honeymoon is to be spent. STEAD—SMITH. A very pretty wedding, which evoked considerable interest, was solemnised in the Anglican Church, Taumaruuui, on the 26th of September, the contracting parties being Miss Bessie Smith, eldest daughter of Mr F. Smith, Taumarunui, to Mr John Alewinder Stead, third son of Mr William Frederick Stead, of Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. O. Hanby. and Miss Broad kindly officiated at the organ. The bride was given away by her father, and looked very pretty in a becoming gown of cream radiante, prettily trimmed with guipure and lace insertion. She also wore the customary veil and orange blossoms, and carried a prayer book. The bridesmaids were Misses Minnie and Louie Smith, who were attired in dainty dresses of cream radiante, and cream hats trimmed with pale blue roses. They also carried prayer books. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr P. Stead. The wedding breakfast was held at the bride's parents’ residence, where a sumptuous repast was laid. In the evening a social.was held in Gardner’s Hall, a large number of guests being present. Mr and Mrs Stead left by the midnight train for Auckland, where the honeymoon was spent. SIMMONS-BREWER. At Waverley on October 19th, Dr. Simmons, of Patea, was married to Miss Ruby Brewer, daughter of Mr. Milliam Brewer, of Waitotara. A feature of the wedding was the use of motor-cars, five of which conveyed the party from 'the church to Wainau, Mr. Brewer's residence, where the breakfast was held. There was a large gathering of relatives and friends of the parties. Dr. and Mrs. Simmons have gone to Australia for their honeymoon. BELL-CHAPMAN. At St. Augustine’s. Napier, on October 23, the marriage of Miss \ inlet ( bapman. the eldest daughter of Mr. G. Chapman, to Mr. Hector Robert Bull, of Napier, was celebrated by the Rev. Canon Tuke. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Gregory Chapman, was married in a navy blue travelling costume with a white crinoline straw hat, and was attended by Miss Lillian Chapman, who was attired in cream satin with hat to match. Mr. Henry Bailey was the best man. BENNET-CHRIST. On Wednesday last a very pretty wed ding was celebrated at Holy '1 rinity Church, Gisborne, between Miss Dolly Chrisp, eldest daughter of Mr ami Mrs. Chrisp, and Mr. If. Bennet, of Gisborne. The marriage ceremony was perfoimcd by the Rev. L. Dawson Thomas. The bride looked charming in white ninon over satin, orange blossoms and richlyembroidered veil. The bridesmaids, Misses T. Chrisp, D. Bennet. D. Bright wore dresses of pin-tucked muslin and lace, very large pu'tty-colonred tagcl straw hats with sweet |>cas tinted with cerise, bouquets of sweet peas to match. Misses Joan and Barbara Murphy. nieces of the bridegroom, acted ns train-bearers, and wore exquisite little handmade frocks of muslin and lace, and dainty bonnets to match. "Mrs. Chrisp. the bride’s mother, wore dove grey satin charmeuse; Mrs. Bennet grey ami pink floral crepe de chene. The very large number of guests wore entertained by Air. and Mrs. Chri-p after the wedding. Th- bride ami bridern'Ooni left for the South during the evening.

EVAN<S—HARGOOD. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, on October 24, between Mr. Clarence Obree Evans (second son of Mr. T. E. Evans, Martinborough) and Miss Hilda Mamie liargood, fourth daughter of Mr. Horace Harcourt Hargood, and great nieie of the late Admiral Sir William Harcourt, G.C.B. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of ivory Liberty satin, draped with old Honiton lace (the gift of an aunt in England). A spray of orange blossom secured her long tulle veil, and white roses and azaleas composed her Ibouquet. In attendance on her were her sister, Miss Edith Hargood, her niece, Miss Elaine Roma Bitosi, Miss Ivy Evans (the bridegroom’s niece), and Miss Louie Wood. They wore graceful dresses of ivory radianta, with guimpes of net and soutache, and their hats were of the same shade. The two little maids had white silk hats, with posies of forget-me-nots. Mr J. Wing was best man, and Messrs. H. and H. Hargood groomsmen. The bridegroom’s gilts to the bride were a diamond ring and a diamond and ruby pendant, while from her he received a gold-mounted walking stick. To the bridesmaids he gave gold curb bracelets and pearl pendants. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Obree Evans left ou their honeymoon by motor, Mrs. Evans wearing a navy blue cloth tailor-made and a blue and green motor bonnet. Mr. and Mrs. Evans’ future home will be in Marlborough. At the wedding Mrs. Hargood (mother of the bride) wore black crepe de chine and a black and white toque. NED WILL—PRAGUE. The wedding of Miss Constance I’eaehe Io Dr. C. Nedwill took place at Mount Somers ou Wednesday. The bride wore a beautiful gown of Ivory white satin with overdress of ninon, and shadow effect of handsome silk embroidery. A court train was draped from the shoulders. Her veil was very handsome, being of silk hand-embroidered net, and she carried) a beautiful bouquet of exotics. The bride was accompanied by Misses Beryl Nancarrow, Bee Russell, and Maforie Molineaux, who wore charming frocks of white silk crepe and India lace, with tunics of cherry coloured ninon. Their hats were of white satin veiled in guipure lace, and a bunch of cherries worn at the side. They carried floral bouquets of cherry and white. The groomsmen Were Messrs. L. Aelanfl and E. and C. Harper.