SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1766, 3 June 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Silver Wedding. On Friday evening lost a largo gathering of friends were invited by Mr. and Mrs. George E. James, of liyde Villa, Elizabeth Street, to cclobrate tho occasion of their silver wedding. Tho guests wore received by the host and hostess in the .hall, and passed into the largo and pret-tily-arranged drawing-room, whore seyeral enjoyable vooal and instrumental numbers were by Messrs. Mohr, Symes, Billing, Cording, and James, also Alosdames Cording and Churchill, after which supper was served. Mr. A. Gardner proposed the health of Mr. and Mrs. James, which was drunk with musical honours. Mr. James responded, and referred to the many kind messages and presents received by himself and hie wife, in honour of tho occasion. Shortly after midnight tho host and hostess were surrounded by their guests, and to the strains of "Auld Lang Syne" a very enjoyable evening came to its close. Among those present were: Mrs. James Silver, wearing charmeuse, clouded with black Chantilly, the bodioe being finished with fischu of soft white lace; Mrs. A. Gardner, nil taffetas chiffon and sequin trimmings) Mrs. P.. Billings, shell pink satin, trimmed with narrow ruchings and a large chou and streamers of black velvet ribbon; Mrs. P. Cording, pale green satin with overdress of beaded ninon. Also among those invited were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. Pashe, Mr. and Mrs. P. Cording, Mr. and Mrs. P. Billing, Mr. and Mrs. Page, Mrs. and Miss Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Phipps, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Rider, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Colgrave, Mr. Symes, Mr. Claud Russell (who was thanked for his work at tho piano. Brouflham Hill Tennit Club Dance, The Brougham Hill Tennis Club dance, held last evening in the Oriental Bay Kiosk, was successful from every point of view. Tho kiost itself, with its _ large ball-room upstairs opening out into _ a long glassed-in balcony, its fresh white walls, which need but little decoration, and its glorious view across the harbour to the hills beyond, jewelled with myriads of fairy lights, is a delightful place for suok entertainments. With plenty of partners, an excellent floor, and good music, most of the essential factors for enjoyment were present. The only decorations in the ball-room were ropes of lycopodium carried from wall to wall and corner to corner of tho room, festoons of the same graceful creeper also decorating the front of the gallery and the sides of the room. Supper waa laid in the tea-room downstairs, the long table running from end to end of the room, having been arranged with crimson streamers and bowls of cbyrsauthemums and autumn foliage. Yellow and white chrysanthemums also decorated a number of small tables.

The ohaperones present wero: Mrs. N. Burton, wearing maize coloured satin with an overdress of yellow ninon bordered with gold beading and trimmed with gold threaded lace, and a grey charmeuse cloak; Mrs. Crea9ey, in grey channeusu, with an overdress of embroidered ninon and gold lace. Others present were: The Hou. P. 11. B. Fisher and Mrs. Fisher, the latter wearing black charmeuse; Mrs. Harris, in pink satin veiled with ninon and whito lace; Mrs. O'Shea, vieui rose satin with ninon overdress; Mrs. Cane, white charmeuse with crimson ninon overdress trimmed with crystal embroidery; Mrs. Zachariah, black velvet and net; Miss Sullivan, pale eau de nil oharmeuse .trimmed with crystal beading; Miss Davis, white satin; Miss F. Davis, black velvet; Miss Creasey, white satin with dwelled overdressi Mrs. Cohen (Melbourne), grey charmouse with an embroidered overdress of ninon; Miss Cohen (Melbourne), pinjc oharmeuse with ninon overdress; Miss Waters, white satin with an overdress and basquo bodice of pink ninon bordered with crystal embroidery; Miss Richardson, pink silk with ninon overdress; Miss Maxwell, floral ninon; Miss Mack, white satin with embroidered ninon overdress; Mis 3 Devine, white lace frock; Miss Ellison, whit© satin; Miss Hoskruae, white satin veiled with ninon; Miss Rothchild, blue floral ninon over satin j Miss K. Ellison, old gold oharmeuse with embroidered ninon overdress; Miss Pearson, black velvet; Miss Burr, white satin with deep blue ninon overdress; Miss Myers, white satin veiled with violet ninon; Miss Levy, buttercup satin with draped overdress of jewelled net finished with fringe; Miss I. Nathan, black velvet; Miss Grange, white satin with palest heliotrope ninon overdress 1 ; Miss Jansen (debutante), white satin with crystal trimming; Miss Poynton, green charmeuse with embroidered overdaoss of black ninon; Miss Malcolm, white satin with basque bodice of green ninon; Miss Ross, blue silk; Miss Gascoigne, white silk veiled with ninon; Mrs. Donovan, pale pink charmeuse with jewelled lace and ninon overdress caught up with tiny pink roses; Miss Yarrall, white satin with overdress of black and white embroidered ninon; Miss Moore, white satin with ninon overdress; Miss Stephens, blue frock veiled with ninon: Miss do Lattnny, pale pirik; Miss Roskl'uge, black velvet.

Miss M'l/can, who is leaving for America, was farewollcd by the Wellington Association of Spiritualists, and Mrs. Moore, on behalf of the latter presented her with a garnet bracelet, suitably inscribed. Mrs. Wijjram accompanies the Hon. 11. F. Wigram, M.L.C., on his visit to England. Thoy leave to-day, and intend returning to the Dominion in January. Mr. and Mrs. Wyncks (Dunodin) are visiting Wellington, and are staying at tha Empire Hotel. Lady Stout left Wellington for Pictoil on Saturday. A meeting of the Karen Ladies' Literary and Debating Oirclo was held on Friday at Mrs. Hamilton's residence, Karori. Tli3 subject for debate was "City Versus Suburbs as a Residence." At tho conclusion of a very animated debate, tho majority of those present pronounced themselves in favour of tho suburbs. The engagement is announced o f Miss Kathleen Cavcrhiil, of Ronn Bay, to Mr. A. Campbell Pearco, of "Otahuna," Fcatherston. The engagement is announced of Mr. J. C. Neill, Tirvean, Weraroa, to Dr. Kato Hogg, of Wellington. Miss Ida Hayward has returned to Wellington after a short visit to Palmerston North. Miss Sylvia Wilson leaves Wellington to-day to visit friends in the Wairarapa. Ladies troubled with superfluous hair are advised to road Mrs. Eolleston's advertisement on the subject.*

Skating Carnival at Palmcrston North, A fancy-dro<« and Rkatinp carnival wa3 held in tho Olyinpia Skating Kink, I'nllnorslon North, on Friday evening. Seating accommodation for onlookers was taxed, and the floor wiih crowded with KkaterH. Oricimilily and taste lor the picturesque had been brought into play, and tho largo hall seemed to lx> nothing but a mass of vivid, yuickly-moving colour. Tiro commilloe which workc<l to make tho carnival a success wero: Mcsdanics Palmer, Wnrburton, L. A. Abraham, and MKnight, and Messrs. Jacobs, Scott, Watt, and Cracroft Wilson. In addition several ladies Assisted in tho refreshment room. Mr. W. Riley was in charge of tho floor arrangements, and Mr. W. liandell also contributed aid, Competitions wero hold during tho evening, and at tho conclusion tho prizes won wero presonted by iljo Mayor. Tho list is as follows:—Ladies' Fancy Press—Miss O'Briioii. Ladies' Poster Dress—Aliss Jickell. Gentlenion's Fancy Dress—Mr. Gilbranson. Poster—Mr. Jacobs. Best Dressed Girl (under 10^— Miss M'Millan. Humorous Chnrnotor—'munp, Mr. Burnham. Most Graooful Lady Skater—Miss D. O'Neill. Most Graceful Gentleman—Air. 1). Douglas. Ono Milo Handicap—Air. Tail. Most Graceful Couple—Miss Watchorn and Mr. Douglas. Gentlemen's Musical Competition—Mr. Hollowny; ladies' —Mies D. Atillar. Collinsoni and Cunninghamo'B special prize went to Miss Sybil Abraham by popular voto. I Tho judges of tho costumes were Mrs. Barber, Airs. Mollsop, Air. G. H. Eliott, and Mr. J. A. Nash. Mr. W. Randell acted as judgnj of tho. skating. Amoug tho posters wero:—Miss Mollie Wnrburton, Miss E. Bosworth, T. Alason, Aliss Alorrah, Miss M. Hands, W. Turner, R. Cousins, C. Penman, C. Waterhousc, Miss Douglas, C. Dixon, Miss G. Moore, B. J. Jacobs, Alias Jickell, Miss Archier, Miss Ellen Millar. Fancy drosses were worn by: Miss Tripe, who went as a Puritan Girl; -Miss Charker, Powder Puff; Miss L. Anderson, Russian Countess; Miss C. Aloore, llio Pilot King; Aliss L Hayword, Nurse; Jf. Chmerou, Japancso Lndy; J. S. O'Brion, Aboomah; Aliss C. Watchom, Carnival; A. Beckett, Votes for Women; F. Hankins, Brick for the Church; C. R. Carr, Wong Hop; IC. Wright, Alephistopheles; JR.,Reed, Parson; C. Mitchell, Policeman; Aliss I. Browning, Irish Girl; Ali6s E. Carter, Old English; Miss R. Kerslako, Gipsy Girl; A. Havill, Stockman; M. Baigent, Red Indian; J. Currie, Old Man; Professor Caidiston, Pierrot; L. Short, King Charles; IC. Tait, Old Boys' Hockey Club; Mrs. Maidman, Starlight; Aliss Talford. Old English; M. Symonds. Starlight; Mrs. Wateon, Alaric Antoinette; Winnie Watson, Five O'Clock Tea; Given Watson, Pago; Audrey Watson, 'Cupid; Miss Betty Abraham, Welsh Girl (Aliss Lloyd-George); Aliss Sylvia Abraham, Hawke Eye, the Indian Maid; Miss Dulcie Fitzlierbert, Pieretto; Aliss Elsie MacMillans H.R.H. Rami of Gondal; Alarjorv Fitzlierbort, Pierette; Aliss E. Cook, Dairymaid; Aliss Dorothy Abraham, Pierette; R. Harper, Old English Court Cress; Miss Howie, Alaori Prince; V. Goldfinch; Parson; Miss Mooro, Red Cross Nurse; Aliss A. Barnicoat, Powder and Patches; A. Clark, Indian Chief: G. Perriii, Cricketer: W. Addison, Toreador; Aliss E. M'Knight, Bronco Girl; Airs. Addison, Spanish Lady; K. Wilson,.Spanish Character; R. E. .Cousins, Jockey; Aliss O'Brien, Plumbago; Miss Sybil Abraham., Indian Maid; E. F. Palenski, Butcher; R. Aloore, French Courtier; J. Goldfinch, Captain M.C.C.; W. West, Canadian Skater; Miss Grau, All Saints' Church; R. Scott, Courtier of sth Century; Air. H. Wnlkley, Lady; Aliss Laura Ron berg, Swiss Peasant; Atiss Ethel Dundas. Pierotte; J. Carson. Bowler; S. Hunt, Schoolgirl; K. A. Goidingham, Sandwich Alan: Miss D. Miliar, Pieretto; Miss Aland Warburton, Dutch Girl; D. G. Moore, Barrister at Law; Aliss J. Levien, Spanish Dancing Girl; Aliss J. E. Warburtou, Early English. ... .A brief speech waa made during the evening by tho Rev. G. Rosher, who thanked all who had assisted with the entertainment, given in aid of tho cnurch funds. • , ' On Board the Orsova. The Orsova, which is on her way to London, carries quite a number of New Zealanders. A correspondent writes that the games arranged on board included a tug-of-war, on Monday, May 19, between six New Zealand girls and tho same number of Australians. In the first pull the Now Zealanders drew the rope across the line, but it was thought tho Australians wore not quite prepared, so that win was not counted. Then another pull was arranged, and the M'aorilanders were again victorious.. As the competition was to bo two wins out of three, a third pull took place, and the samo result followed. Tho names of the six young ladies who upheld 83 well the reputation of the Dominion wero Aliss Grace and Aliss M. Grace (of Blenheim), Miss Russell (of Wellington), Miss Jounneaux (of Palinerston North), Miss King (of Napier), and Miss Scandrett (of Invercargill). . Six men of New Zealand then tried conclusions with six of Australia, but went down with one win to their opponents' two wins. It was then determined that tho men and women of New Zealand Should compete with those of Australasia. So the same young ladies, with six men. of their respective countries, were asked to try conclusions, the trial to be two consecutive wins or two out of three tries. The New Zealanders won the two first pulls. Tho win was highly applauded. Most of tho six hundred passengers aboard were present, and were very enthusiastic over the result.

A Pongaroa Entertainment, A very successful sale of work and bazaar was held by the Pongaroa Ladies' Guild on Friday last, in aid of tho vicarage fund. It had .been energetically prepared for during the past few months, and the result must have been very gratifying to the guild, there being a very large attendance, and practically everything on tho various stalls being sold. The sheep weight-guessing competition resulted in some very close computations being mado, Mr. F. Robinson proving the winner.

During tho evening an entertainment was given, which drew a large and highlyappreciative audience. The Pongaroa Pierrots were so good as to provide the first part of the programme, and their items received great and well-deserved applause. Thoso taking part were: Mrs. Cornwall, Misses M. Brenton and S. Gosling, and Messrs. Judd. Taylor, and Walker. Mrs. Cornwall very kindly acted as accompanist. Tho second part of tho programme consisted of a comedietta, which provoked a great deal of merriment. Those taking part wero: Misses K. E. Kelly, E. Brenton, and L. Rattray, Messrs. P. R. Kent, H. Robinson, W. E. Davies, and the Rev. C. E. Tobin. Altogether the affair proved an unqualified success, and the weather throughout tho day and evening was perfect.

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