Rowing.

Free Lance, Volume II, Issue 77, 21 December 1901, Page 6

Rowing.

Wellington oaismen, during the past feu weeks, hare been favoured with splendid boating w eathei , w Inch has enabled crews from both the local clubs to get m good solid work. The club races of both the clubs have been keenly contested, and several of the heats were very exciting [Continued on Page 11.]

Miss Campbell (Melbourne) has returned from Waikanae, and is at present the guest of Mrs. A D. Riley, Wil-hs-street, Wellington. * ♦ * The marriage of Miss Rosetta Etliel Sherwood, eldest daughter of Mr. William T. Sheiwood, to Mr. Ernest Richardson, eldest son of Mr W. Richardson, took place on Wednesday, December 4th, at the residence of the bride's parents, 4()A, Aro-street, Wellington. The ceremony was perfoimed by the Rev. J. Paterson, of St. John's Church. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome gown of white feilk muslin with rows of tucks and silk insertion the bodicei w as tucked and trimmed with law and insertion to match and the hat was of white silk trimmed with ostrich featheis • * <. She was attended by her sister, Miss Daisy Sherwood, Miss Richardson (sistei of the bndgroom), and Miss Johnson, ■who wore pretty gowns of fine white muslin, trimmed with lace and insertion, and white hats with chiffon. Mr. W. Sherwood and Mr. E McGavin (cousin of the bride) acted as groomsmen. The> bridegroom's present to his bride was a handsome gold, brooch, and to each bridesmaid he gave a gold band ring with hei initials engraved. On the eve of his wedding Mr. Richardson was presented, by the employees of Mr W. Campbell, with a couch and brass fender and Mr Campbell's wedding gift was a silvei tea-pot A great number of costh and useful presents were received b\ the hapjn couple In the evening, a large ball was given at the Carlton Hall, about 100 guests being present. * • » The annual piesentation of prizes took place at the Girls' High School on Fiiday evening As usual, the Central Hall was crowded with visitors. The girls, all frocked ixl white, made a pretty picture, and during the evening sang brightlj the part songs, "Over the Sea to Skye," Hardy Norseman," "The Mermaid," and Dulce Domum," the accompaniments being played by Miss Page The pnzes were presented by Mr. A de B. Brandon, and addresses were dehveied by Sir Robert Stout, Hon. W. C Walker, and Rev J. Paterson. The dux and gold medallist for this year is Miss Marion Strang, and, judging by the amount of applause this young ladj' received the "win" was evidently ai most popular one * ♦ * Master Ernest Rigg, who has gained the distinction of being dux of the Wellington College this year, carried off £11 worth of books as special prizes on Friday, as well as the Rhodes £20 scholarship This promising youth is only seventeen years of age, and entered the College four years ago, as a holder of a "primary school" scholarship. * ♦ • Sir Josph and Lady Ward and their children leave Wellington this week for Invercargill, where they will spend a month or two * » ■» Mis Geoff rc\ Potts (Dannevirke) and Miss Keillor (Rangitikei) have been spending a week or two in Wellington, and were the euests of Mrs Higginson, Hobson -street * » ♦ Another engagement, lately announced, is that of Miss Rattigan, a popular nur&e at the Wellington Hospital, and Mr. Sheffield of New Ph mouth * • • A very prettj wedding was solemnised at St. Mark's Church, Wellington, on Wednebdaj', Decembei 11th, when Miss Annie Rowland wa.s married to Mr Charles Kdw ards, of the Postal Department. The ceremony was performed by the Rev E T Wynne Bond, in the presence of a large gathering of friends. The bude, who was given away by Mr. John Stubbs, looked charming in a pretty gown of cream figured lustre, trimmed with satin lace and orange blossoms. She also wore a tulle veil, wreath of orange flowers, and earned a lovelv shower bouquet of cream loses and hhos the £nft of the bridegroom * * ♦ Her attendants weie Miss list he i Rowland (sister of the bride), the Misses Emma and Dons Edwaids (sisters of the bridegroom) and Miss Lilla Smith, who were becomingly dressed in ci cam frocks with satin ribbon, and large picture hats. Three of the maids carried pretty bouquets of daisies and cream roses, and Miss Doris EdAvards, a basket of buttercups and daisies Mr Wilfred Higginbotham acted as best man * • ♦ Aftei the coiemony, a, large numbei of friends and relations were entertained at afternoon tea, by the bride's parents, at their residenoe in Hanson-street, and a verv pleasa.nt afternoon w r as spent Mr. Wills kindly photographed the guests and "breakfast" table The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents, amongst them being one from the let-ter-carriers and staff of the Chief Po<=t Office

An exceedingly pretty ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's parents, 'Taieri," Tinakon-road, on. Sattirday, December 14tli, when Miss Florence Meacham, daughter of Mr. Charles Meacliam, of the Treasury Department, was married to Mr Arthur Blacklock, well-known in cricket, football, and \ aohfcing circles. The ceremony \\ a& performed by the Rev . James Paterson in the presence of the immediate relations of the bride and bndegioom. On nig to the sudden illness of her fathei the bride wa-s given away bv hei brother-in-law (Mr J W Stevenson), and looked very pretty in a handsome gown of white duchesse satin, with transparent voke and sleeves of lace, with a veil and orange blossoms, and yhe earned a shower bouquet She w as attended b\ three bridesmaids — 'the Misses Emm and Clare Meacham (her sisters) and Miss Given Flanagan (niece of the bridegroom), who wore tucked silk dresses, black picture hats, and earned shower bouquets of pink blossoms, which gave a pietty touch of colour Thej also wore gold cable bangles, their gifts from the bridegroom^ who ga,ve to his bnde a diamond ring. Mi C B Metacham acted as best man, and Messrs. R. R McGiegor and F Pownall as groomsmen * * ♦ The honeymoon ife to be spent in Australia The bnde's eoing-awav" dress was a navy blue taiJoi -made, with white brocaded collar and Maltese, lace scarf, and a blue chiffon hat with knots of black velvet Included in the presents was a collection of table cutlery, presented by the bridegroom's fellows-mem-bers on the staff of Messis Ross and Glendinnmgs's Wellington waiehouse. The bride's mother wore a handsome gown of black voile, draped with Maltese lace and black silk, with a pink and black bonnet The bridegroom's mother was weanng a gown of nch black sill?, trimmed with iet and lace, and a black and white bonnet * * • The Marist Brothers' Schools Old Boys' Association must feel pioud of the success which attended their efforts in arranging the conversazione \\ Inch was held on last Monday evening. The conversazione was lield to 'wind up" the literary and debating season, and m effect it w as well worthy of the occasion Special attention to the decorating of the ha,l! was apparent White ami coloured cui tains served to hide any unpleasant nooks from the naked eye, and 'what the eve- did not see the heart did not grieve " * ♦ ♦ The deep, verdant foliage of feins, intermingled with drapings and flags, gave the hail quite a fairy -like aspect. Judging by the memment everyone must have enjoyed the social The variety of amusements was a special feature' — cards were shuffled, Pmg-Pong" was given a tnal by the enthusiasts, and the deft of hand indulged in the moie scientific game of bilhaids The vocal items lendered were of a very high ordei, and the selections exquisite The following ladies and gentlemen contnbuted — Misses L White, Dn&eoll, and Ross, Messis. L Dwan, C. Gamble, J Brady, A and M. Ellei H. McKeowen, and J Flanagan. Miss White's rendenng of The Promise of Life" was very effectno Refreshments wene dispensed undei the supeivision of Mis. T. G Macarthy and Miss K Williams, Mi E J Fitzgibbon, and Mr. J Stiatford So great was the success of the evening that the secietarv of the Association w as urged to try more fiequont socials in the future, and no doubt the hint will heai fiuit » * Mr and Mrs Wilfoid left last week for Rotorua It is hoped that the change and rest will completely restore Mr Wilfoid's health * * * Mis Claik - Johnson is visiting friends at Wangamu Miss Rmgwood is the guest of Mis Elder, Waikanae, and from there will go on to Rotorua foi a month 01 two * * ♦ Miss Julia Moran, the talented young violinist, ga\e a most successful pupils' concert on Tuesday afternoon last. The Sydney-street Hall was crowded with an audience, mostly composed of ladies, who thoroughh appreciated the excellence of the items Miss Moran, heiself, played two solos splendidly. A saJtarellc (Bach) — the last item on the piogramme — was exceptionally good, and was loudly applauded Miss Moraji was assisted by Miss Flanagan, whose nch contralto voice was heard to great achantage m Light in Darkness " To an imperative encore she responded with "A Rose in Heaven," which item was even more enioved. Miss Amy Kane also assisted her recitation was verv amusing * * * The solos, of the pupils weie executed in first-class stvle The violin pupils especially showed great promise, and, considenng the tender ages of the httle performers, one cannot praise them too

much. Simple Aveu," by Miss Lilhe Gallagher, was greatly enjoyed. A tiny child — Miss Erma Howe — played an andante by Mendelssohn, and bowed prettily when recalled "II Trovatore," by Miss Mabel Steve, and the "Witches' Dance," by the same little maid and Moya O'Sullivan, were also good items. The> accompaniments were played by Mrs. Nolan and Miss Moran. * * •» Amongst the audience I noticed Lady Douglas, in black and white foulard , Mrs. Seddon, in a black gown and bonnet • Mrs Dyer, smart black cloth Eton and hat with taps. Miss Moran wore a pretty pink muslin gown, and pink chiffon hat Miss Flanagan a white silk frock, \uth a very transparent lace oke and sleeves, and a becoming black hat, with a large steel buckle, Mi&s Kane, a silk blouse, lace bolero, and black skirt and hat. Mrs T. G. Macaithy's pretty gown was of grey voile, and a black hat. Mrs. ClarliJohnson wore black, and a black hat , Miss Skerrett, a handsome gown of pale greetn sdlk, with panels of lace, and hat to match Mi&is Blundell's pretty gown was blue voile, with touches of black \ elvet. Mrs McKenzie (Bulls) wore a black and white muslin gown, and white hat with an ostrich feathei Miss Tunbridge, a becoming pale blue muslin , Miss KirkcaJdie, black cloth costume and chip" straw hat, her sister wearing a tucked silk blouse, black skirt, and verv pretty hat. The Misses Hannah wore white silk frocks, and smart black hats the Misses Pender, cream blouses with lace collars and blue swathed belts ; Miss Stuart, a gown of fawn-coloured voile, cream vest, and black hat, Miss M. Stuart, a beautiful gown of tucked blue voile, with delicate applique, and hat with roses. Miss Brown's blue muslin was tucked and trimmed with lace ; Miss Curtis, fawn coat, dark skirt, and black hat Miss R Richardson, a bine and white silk foulard, and most becoming pink hat. Miss Salmon wore black and white and Miss Crowther a pretty grey frock, and hat to match. Miss Richardson, a tucked grey gown, and black hat.

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