Orange Blossoms.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 16, 16 April 1913, Page 61

Orange Blossoms.

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PORTEOUS—SAWYERS. r. An interesting wedding was solemnised at Christ Chureh, Wanganui, last week, when Mr. V. L. Porteous, late of Wanganui, and now residing at Hamilton, was married to Miss Dinah Grisdale Sawyers, third daughter of Captain and ■Mrs. "W. H. Sawyers, of Durie Hill, Wanganui. The Rev. H. Reeve officiated. The bride, who was given away by Mr. C. iHeinold, wore a charming gown of cream satin charmeuse, corsage trimmed with Limerick lace and pearls, draped skirt with pointed train finished with French knots. The tulle veil was arranged in the form of a hood, and was made of lame rick laee and orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Grace Sawyers,, sister of the bride. Miss Doris Porteous, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Anderson, and two little tots, Misses Zillah and Jessica Sawyers. The bridesmaids were all dressed in apricot silk elaine (with Chantilly lace coats),, and their draped skirts were eaught up with ninon roses. They wore black velvet picture hats with apricot plumes. The little tots were attired in dresses of the same shade with ninon drapings, and isatin, crowned colleen hats. Mr. J. Copeland acted as best man, and Messrs. hV. O’Reilly and S. Tremewan grooms!men. The bride’s travelling costume was of saxe-blue cloth with black velour hat trimmed with saxe-blue lancer jplume. She also wore a long black sealette travelling coat. Mrs. Sawyers, imother of the bride, was dressed in iblack silk, and Mrs. Porteous, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in a lavender shot silk gown. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful and handsome presents. WILSON—STAN r ORD. A wedding of some interest, to New Zealanders took place at the Cathedral, Singapore, on February 26, when Mr. Hugh Wilson, of the Eastern Ex. Cable Co., Singapore, eldest son of Mr. Kenneth Wilson, of Palmerston North, was married to Miss Olive Stanford, youngfcst daughter of the late Mr. R. L. Stanford, S.M., of Wanganui. The service Was a choral one. The bride, who was given away by her sister, Miss Stanford, of New Plymouth, wore an exquisite gown of ivory charmeuse, made with a long pointed train; the overdress was of ninon bordered with silk embroidery; the bodice swathed in tucked ninon and silk embroider}’, and had a very fine rfransparent laee yoke. She wore a veil fastened with sprays of orange blossom, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white orchids and gardinias, with long trails of stephanotis. Mr. Beattie was groomsman. The bride was attended by two tiny little twin maidens, Phyllis and Lilian Salmond, who wore white silk muslin Hocks over very pale pink silk, and large white muslin hats, and carried baskets filled with pale pink and white rosebuds and maidenhair fern.

After the ceremony the whole party drove out in motor cars, gharrys, and rickshaws, to Mrs. Rose’s pretty bungalow at St. Thomas’s Walk, where the reception was held. A large marquee had been erected on the lawn, and looked most picturesque with a background of palms of all descriptions, cocoanuts, bananas and brilliant tropical flowers. The dark skins and quaint dress of the coolies and Malay servants gave a peculiarly Eastern appearance to the whole scene. Among those present were Miss Stanford, Mr. and Mrs. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Salmond, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Maitland (Dunedin), Air. and Mrs. Wingfield, Dr.. Mrs. and Miss Green (N.S.W.), Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Day, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, Alias Crooke (New Plymouth), Mr. and Mrs. Lega.lt, Miss L. Smith (Dunedin), Miss Bradshaw (South Canterbury), Messrs. Darby, Oliver, Captain Mortimer, Dr. McDougall and manv others.

The bride’s going-away dress was of Corded tussore silk, with long travelling

coat to match, embroidered in the same colours. She wore a large white tagel hat lined with black and trimmed with bright blue flower’s. Just at suraset Mr. and Mrs. Wilson left amid showers of confetti for their bungalow at Keppel Harbour. FULFORD—O’DONOGHU E. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Hastings Catholic Church by Very Rev. Father Keogh, when Miss Annie Elizabeth O'Donoghue, daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Cornelius O’Donoghue, was married to Mr. Walter Fulford, son of Mrs. T. Quinlivan. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. Alward, and looked most attractive in cloud grey frock, .pink trimmings, grey velvet hat, and pink ostrich plume. She was attended by Miss Quinlivan as bridesmaid in cloth gown, with Oriental trimmings, velvet hat lined with cerise, and French plumes-, awl wore a diamond and ruby brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. Willis, of Wellington, acted as best man. Mrs. O’Donoghue, mother of the bride, was present in black silk, black ninon tunic, black plumed Jiat; Mrs. Quinlivan, mother of bridegroom, wore black satin, grey ninon tunic, French grey hat with grey plumes. At the conclusion of the ceremony oxer a hundred guests were entertained by the bride’s mother at Walker’s tearooms. Mr. and Mrs. Fulford left by motor car for Auckland, their new home, the bride wearing a navy tailored coat and skirt, black seal hat, and marabout furs. The presents were numerous and costly. WHITE—FEN WICK. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Dunedin, on Thursday last, when Miss Linda Fenwick, second daughter of Mr. George Fenwick, of Dunedin, was married to Mr. Wilfred White, of Timaru. Only nearrelatives of the happy couple were present. Miss Fenwick entered the church on her father’s arm. She wore a lovely gown of eream velvet, relieved with real lace; with this was worn a large black straw hat, trimmed with long black feathers. She carried a beautiful bouquet of pink carnations and sweet peas. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lilian Fenwick, as bridesmaid, who was gowned in the palest grey crepe de chine; her large black and while hat was trimmed with a band of ermine, and she carried a lovely red bouquet. Mr. Le Cren, Timaru, was the best man. After the ceremony the guests all assembled at Mr. and Mrs. Fenwick’s house in Mornington. Later in the afternoon the happy couple left by motor for the North, the bride wearing a becoming naw blue coat and skirt, with hat to match, and black fox furs. Mrs. Fenwick (mother of the bride) wore an amethyst-coloured silk dress, hat with lovely plumes to match. Miss henwick, sister of the bride, grey tailor-made coat and skirt and black beaver hat; Mrs. Edgar Hazlett (sister of the bride), blue satin eoat and skirt, large blac.c hat; with blue feather; Airs. English (sister of the bridegroom), becoming black gown; Miss White (Timaru), pretty black dress, large black hat. TWOHILL—HAYES. A wedding of considerable interest was celebrated in Gisborne on Wednesday, April 2nd, between Miss Matilda Frances Hayes, daughter .of Mr and Mns C. Hayes, of Gisborne, and Mr J. Twohill, youngest son of Mrs K. and the late Air E. Twohill, of Thames, before a largo and fashionable assemblage of guests and spectators. The ceremony was performed in St. Alary's Church by the Rev. Father Lane.’ The bride, who was given away by her fatlrer, looked handsome in a lovely oyster while satin charmeuse Princess robe, the whole being draped with exquisite Limerick lace; the draperies on the skirt caught up with cl uhlens oi orange blossom, the train also draped, and at one side a large bow of satin. There were three bridesmaids, Mias Lucy Hayes (sister of the bride),

■Miss A'. Twohill (sister of bridegroom), and Miss M. Martin (cousin of bride). Aliss Hayes wore white marquisette over satin charmeuse, artistically draped and finished with charmeuse bows, hat of ■white beaver underlined with mustard coloured ninon, and she carried an old gold bouquet. Alias Twohill wore -a frock of white silk lace over satin, hat of white beaver with violet crown and lancer plume, and her bouquet was composed of violets. (Miss Alartin’s frock was a Parisienne one of real lace, over satin charmeuse, with ninon panniers, and pale pink chiffon rosebuds; the hat was of lace to match, and rosebuds. The bridegroom's presents to the maids were gold bangles. Air Jack Alahoney, of Auckland, was best man, and Messrs C. Parker and Jack Harding, of Gisborne, were groomsmen.

There was a large reception of guests, which was held at the Gisborne Hotel, and in the evening there was a dance. Airs Hayes, mother of the bride, wore a handsome toilette of grey satin charmeuse and a plumed grey hat, and carried a pretty lilac bouquet; Airs Twohill (mother of the bridegroom), handsome toilette of black silk Irish poplin finished with gold embroidery, black and white hat with lancer plumes and black osprey, and a bouquet of white roses; Airs J. H. Martin (aunt of the bride), beautiful navy Bengaline frock, bordered with hand-painted roses and veiled with ninon, hat of rose-coloured silk moire and velvet with a shaded olive green lancer plume, and a bouquet of roses; Airs Charles Clark (aunt of the bride), handsome navy and emerald green shot silk poplin, blue moire silk hat with large lancer plume mest effectively arranged with Parisienne trimmings; Airs J. Quinn (aunt of bride), smart brown costume and hat with lancer plume; Mrs McLoughlan (sister of bride), smart green costume, 'black hat with lancer plume; Alias N. Hayes, vieux rose costume prettily braided, saxe blue hat with vieux rose plume; Miss ,C. Hayes, smart blue tailored costume, buff facings, and buff hat trimmed with shot silk; Alisa R. Hayes, apple green satin charmeuse, champagne and black hat with lancer plume; Aliss Clarke (Auckland), apricot ninon overdress embossed with gold over lemon satin charmeuse, finished with handsome silk lace and pale blue ruchings, smart white hat trimmed with white silk lace and black velvet and largo plume; Aliss Dorothy Martin, white Venetian lace draped and caught ■with bunches of variegated chiffon roses, smart French lace hat with large pink roses. The bride’s travelling costume was 'of changeant Irish poplin in black and tangerine colourings, the coat having collar and cuffs of poplin reversed. The presents were numerous and costly, among them being substantial cheques. MARTIN—WALLER. A pretty wedding ceremony was celebrated at Devonport Presbyterian Church on Monday, 31st March, between Miss Bernyce Waller, second daughter of Captain and Mrs W. Waller, Devonport, and Air Elias Alartin, of To Kuiti. son of Air W. Thomas Alartin, of Lumsden, Soutland. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ivo Bertram, M.A. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a lovely frock of ivory satin, trimmed with Duehess lace and pearls, the long square train draped with the same pretty lace. The bridal veil was prettily draped from a dainty cap of orange blossom, and a. lovely shower bouquet of white flowers completed- a pretty toilette. There were two bridesmaids, Aliss Aliriam Waller (sister of the bride) and Aliss Dolly Boylan, who wore dainty frocks of pink charmeuse, finished with Duchess lace trimmings, large black velvet hats with pink ospreys, and they carried very pretty pink bouquets, and wore the gold bangles which were the bridegroom’s present. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Air Gerald F. Alartin, Wellington, as best man, and Air J. W.

Dryden, Auckland, as groomsman. After the wedding ceremony the guests were entertained at afternoon tea at “Rangiora,” Cheltenham Beach, where a pleasant time was spent listening to selections played by the Bavarian Band, and inspecting the array of beautiful wedding presents, some taking the form of handsome cheques. Airs Waller (mother of the bride) wore a handsome toilette of black satin, and a blaek velvet hat. Among those present at the reception were: Dr. and Mrs A. A. Alartin (Palmerston North), Air C. K. Wilson, M.P., Air and Airs J. D. Harris (Whangarei), Air and Airs W. Lorigan (Te Kuiti), Air J. T. Martin (Christchurch). Air and Airs Pycroft, Misses Gladys Waller, Robson, and Rogers, Messrs *M. Martin, R. W. Stubbs, N. E. Boon. The bride and ■bridegroom left by motor-car on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a costume of navy blue doth, and white plush hat with white ospreys. TOSWILL—AI EA RES. The “Morning Post” contains a brief announcement to the effect that on February 25 Aliss Daisy Florence DevenishAleares, daughter of Air. Wm. DevenishAleares, of Christchurch, was married at St. James’, Piccadilly, to Air. Maurice Julian Toswill, of Torquay, son of Mr. Lewis H. Toswill, of Exeter. 11ODGSON—W11 .LA N S. The marriage of Alias Dorothy Wilkins and Air. Percy Hodgson was celebrated at the Anglican Church, Khandallah, on April 11th, the service being choral, and the chur6h beautifully decorated. The Rev. IL F. Wilson, 8.A., officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, Air. H. W. Wiliams, wore white satin, veiled with chiffon and shadow lace. Her veil was of tulle, and she carried a bouquet of white cosmeas and roses. Aliss Willans and Aliss Hodgson, the bridesmaids, were dressed alike in ivory chiffon taffetas and lace. Their black velvet hats had bows of tangerine, and the cactus dahlias in their bouquets toned from yellow to flume colour. The reception was held at Wyndeliffe, the residence of the bride’s parents, and it was charmingly decorated with flowers; and a string band provided music. Airs. AVillans wore peacock blue crepe de chine, with dull gold embroideries, and a black picture hat. The bridegroom presented the bride with a gold bangle. One maid received turquoise earrings,

and the other a jewelled pendant. Mr. •S. Hodgson was best man, and Mr. C. Richardson groomsman. McLEAN—BENN ETT. On Wednesday, April 9th, at Wesley Church, Wellington, a marriage was solemnised between Miss Hilda Bennett (eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bennett) and Mr. Ronald McLean (eldest son of Mr. W. McLean). The bride wore a dress of white satin, the long train bordered with swansdown, while the dress was draped with shadow lace, and had pearl embroideries. The tulle veil was also embroidered, and was attached to a Juliet cap of pearls. The two elder bridesmaids —Misses Ruby Bennett and Elsie McLean —wore smoke grey satin dresses draped over cream lace, with a large rose of apricot velvet; the same two colours were combined in their satin hats, and they carried bouquets of dahlias in apricot and copper tones. Two younger maids—Misses O, and T. Bennett—wore white muslin and Valenciennes lace, white hats with swansdown bands, and carried bouquets of yellow and orange dahlias. Mr. R. McLean was best man, and Mr. W. Bennett groomsman. A large reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride’s parents. Mrs. Bennett wore wedgwood blue voile de soie, with a yoke of lace, and a blue and black picture bat. THOMSON—SMALL. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Paul's Church, Napier, oh Wednesday, April 2nd, when Miss Lily Small (eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Small, of Napier) was married to Captain A. P. Thomson (second son of Mrs. Pirie Thomson, also of Napier). The Rev. J A. Asher was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very pretty gown of ivory satin charmeuae, trimmed with lace and pearl embroidery. She wore the customary veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet. Miss V. Small, sister of the bride, attended her as bridesmaid, and wore champagne cloth, black hat with violet ostrich feathers. Mr. H. Small was best man. After the ceremony about 70 guests were entertained at the “Oaks,” the •residence of the bride’s parents. Tho happy couple left for their honeymoon in the South, the bride’s travelling dress being a navy blue tailor-made and black beaver hat, with white feathers.