SOCIAL AND. PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 562, 17 July 1909, Page 11

SOCIAL AND. PERSONAL

fNqtices of Engagements and WeddingsWhen reports cf weddings and _ nionts of engagements are,sent to "Dominica ' for publication, tl;e name and address of tlio . sendor should be enclosed, not for publication, but as an evidence of good faith. Otherwise the announcements cannot be. published 1 -> ' " * f ' Frocks In i'Lucky Durham." Tho fiocksVworn by the ladies in "Lucky Durham" are as charming as tho scenoiy, and that is to say a groat deal, and, though there are only four ladie3 m the, piece, each or them makes tho most of tho opportunities for wearing tho most exquisite costumes Mibs Gladys Harvey's frocks arc particularly chaTming Iu the first act she nears an evening dress of 1 pale bluo satin charmeuse, 'with a silver seqitined directolre coat lined with sliver tissue' This falls in long,points back and front, and a delicate touch ,of colour is given by. medallions of pale pink cord ,In the garden of tho As- ; cot'cottage she*, wears, a princess- frock of white Irish lace over white, chiffon and satin, and a pale, blue silk ,hat, trimmed with pale- bluo feathers ; and a pink rose, but the third frock, which is a simple one of, linen,'is quite as,charming It,is, a /coat and skirt, the coat pointed both backhand front and piped with lace. "With, this she wears a most piotuaesque pink hat of the cldohe order, trimmed with 'grapes ,in dif-' ferent shades of pink silk, and,with touches of,autumn foliage. This hat' has* pink 'strings, and tho quaint thing is that they are tied, in a bow'at the, back , The frock worn very Belf-possessed young person when 'she makes her final appearance is of a pinkish mauve silk witfi yoke and sleeves of white bet, and a 'bodice that is crossed over'in front, and behind forms the daintiest little coat, .very cunningly 'contrived, that merges into the start in some ujidiscoverable manner ,The"-fr(scL is piped with ..padded cord of the, same v shade, and the pretty French Jjat worn with it is of vjolet straw, almost buried in violets and finished with a deep red rose Lady Mountfallon's frocks woVe very effective, especially the beautiful princess gown of deep pink satin, which was made with draped si'irt, and which fitted her like a glove, and the flowered ,cbiffon' worn in the last act.. A Kindergarten "Tea.' ' l - A i very enjoyable given yesterday afternoonx by Mrs Sprigg at her home in Portland Crescent in aid of the Free Kindergarten,, -The very unpleasant weather kept away a number of intending guests, but many of these sent along "a donation to the'kindergarten fund, and i tho 'rooms were well filled. Tea was served in the diningroom, where tho table was' charmingly dc'corated with quantities of Bnow-drops grown m Mr Spragg's >own garden, and in the drawing-room the guests were entertained with music and' recitations Songs were Bung by Mrs Mjkic, Miss Nicol, and reeititions given by Mrs Hamer, Mrs.»Sutchffc, and Miss Geddes - Miss Newton accompanied 'the singers Mrs Spragg received in, a "grey silk frock with joke of white lace, and Mrs Hamor wore ween chiffon tiff etas v. ith yoko. and 'sleeves or whito net J The Mieces Henderson, Hamilton, Nicol, and Geddt3 dispensed the tea Among the guests present were Miss Richmond, ,Mrs Fell, Mrs Wallace,, Mrs Sohloss,""Mrs. Laclimann, .Mrs Collins, and the Misses' Collins, Mrs Rov kruge, Mrs Townsend, Mrs Curtis, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Shirtcliffe, Mrs Marshall, Mrs Fisher, ißudaman. A Progressive Bridge Party. Yesterday afternoon, Mrs, Leonard Reid gave a progressive -bridge parv?, when five tables wero filled Mrs 'Held received m a r, frock of purple cloth, and Miss Reid wore a white frock » L Miss Booth, who is staying with Miss Reid, also wore white Tho first prize was won by Mrs Maurice Denniston The guesta were Mrs Marchhankß, Mrs Morrison, Mra Fulton, Mrs George Campbell, Mrs Maurice Denniston, Mrs Palmer. Mrs Hall, Mrs Head, Mrs Deans, Mrs Arthur iYourtg, Mrs Dr W Young, iMrs Vice Young, Mrs Tom Young, Mrs Litchfield, Mrs Knox, Miss Harding, Mrs Malcolm Ross, Mrs Knight, Misses Turner (2), Mrs, Hassell, and Miss Knight The table was decorated with white naroissi, freezias, and violets. "Savages" and the Ladles. Something special is promised the ladies who are invited to the Wellington/ Savage Club's ladies' night nest Saturday evening Tho "Savages" never do anjthmg by halves They have engaged the whole of tho Town Hall—big hall, Concert Chatnbor, corridors, etc. —and are going to do things well His Excellency (Lord Plunkct) will be present It is also stated that the formality tpat strikes into the soul of the average concert-goor is to be banished. At 945 p.m the concert will break off and thereafter-ydancing A {.Children's Party, To celebrate tho iixth birthday of her little nephew, lan M'Ewan, Mrs F M B Fislifcr gavo a delightful little 'children's party ou Thusrday afternoon, when about twenty-five children were present They had a real good time, divided between charades, games, and a tea at which the birthday cake and the bonbons were conspicuous objects of attraction Mrs Fisher sang several songs very delightfully ho her littlo guests Wellington Harriers' Dance. The third annual danco of the Wellington Harriers, hold m St Peter's Schoolroom last ovemng, was enjoyable to all concerned Tno room was well filled, without being unduly crowded ; Miss Hawthorne provided excellent music, and the floor was in good condition Mesdamcs Bennett and Pollock were, chaperons, and Messrs. Wilton and Lamberg, M C's. Miss Dot Phillips, from The Point, Canterbury, is visiting Wellington for tho raceweek festivities, and is the guest of Mrs Ewe Riddiford ■ r , Mrs Chatfield'gaye an enjoyable hltlo.tea yesterday afternoon at Kirkcaldio and Stains's tea-rooms for Mrs Gray, or Auckland, who is at present her guest Among tho guests wero Mrs' Tuckey, Mrs Hams, Miss Meadows, Mrs. Mackay, Mrs. Samuel, and Mts Seaton. A dance was given in tho Wellington Hall, Boulcott Street, last night, by the Thistle Football Club The hall was decorated withi bluo and white, the club colours, and tho music was supplied by The hostesses wore Mrs M'Lcllan, Mrs D Smith, Miss M'Dowcll, and Miss Roberts, and tho members of committee,, Messrs , M'Ardlo, Smith, M'Lellan, Hall, GiUivray, M'MiUan, and Shannon.

Mr and Mrs William Gill are visiting ( thcir daughter, Mis I 1 H Frator, m Auckland Their son, Mr Fred Gill, who lias just rccovoied from his recent serious illness, accompanied 1 them "Tho Premier and the Suffragists" is the happy title of a book bv Mi Wlutelju, of Auckland, which has just been accepted bj an English publishoi It, is a difficult matter to secure tho acceptance of a novel nowaday unless the autnor bo alreadv well known, but so pleased aro tho publishers with tho one which Mr Whitcljw submitted to them that they have already agreed to pubhsh a second one ou Vihich he is at present engaged Last 'ihuTsday afternoon Madame Mueller and MiSs Muellor g.ivo a "handkorchief tea" for Miss Toler-Cuitos, who is shortly leaving for England, where she is to bo married ' During tho afternoon ( a bright programmo of music was rendered by the following —Madame Mueller, Miss Castle, Miss Toler-Curtis, Miss Baker, Mies Ilurley, and Miss V Mueller, and a competi'tiou causing \inuch e.ijo/ment was won by Miss D Hurley It was a pleasant tea, informal, kindly httlo speeches were made'expressing appreciation of Miss Toler-Curtis's kindness and good work The hostess received in a frock of black, relieved with white Miis Mueller wore oream. Miss Toler-Curtii, costume of wedgnood, blue with sablo furs, Mrs Tolcr-Curtis, black, With opossum furs Others present wero Mrs Buice, ,Mis M'Ewan, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Bmt, Mrs Toler-Curtis, Mrs. Willis, Mrs Flotcher, and tho Misses Hurley (2), Edwards, Castle, Levestam (2), and Baker.

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