SOCIAL GOSSIP

Free Lance, Volume II, Issue 85, 15 February 1902, Page 10

SOCIAL GOSSIP

By Christabel

AT the imitation of the meinbeis ot the St.u Boating Club a laigc nujnbor ot guests were picsent at their animal swimming spoits on Saturday Jast. A most inteiesting and \-aned piogiamme of events was well carried out, the most populai win ' of the day being Pepper's dive. Pepper is a bull-terner who wore a collar ot the club's colours, and was as much at home at. dmng from the sprmg-boaids a i were the men The greasy boom was very amusing, some of the competitors ■wearing fane> dresses. Afternoon tea and tempting cakes were .served in the club-room. * *■ * Amongst the manj guests I noted Mrs Bridge, wearing a green costume Mis. Bendall, a black gown, ajid black and white bonnet Miss Bendall a white silk blouse, black skirt and hat and a turquoise silk belt. Miss Edith Bendall looked verv pretty in a white muslin dress and black hat Miss, D. Bendall also wore white, and a becoming hat Miss Blundell looked well m n heliotrope muslin frock and chiffon hat of the same shade. Miss E Blundell wore a becoming gown of blue voile and lace, and a black chiffon hat. Miss L. Blundell a prettv silk blouse, with lace collar and insertion, and a hat with banksia roses * *■ * Miss Natha.n woie white muslin and a burnt-straw hat Miss Gladys Nathan heliotrope, and a hat with cherries. Miss N. Kennedy wore a black tailor-made, pale yellow vest, and black hat. Miss Ruby Young's very pretty gown was of soft white silk and lace. The skirt was made in pinafore stvle, and edged with laoe, and she wore a heliotrope hat. Miss Pettit was smartly dressed in black and white, with hat to match. Mrs. Pownall was in black and white foulard. A most becoming white muslin, with tiny frills, was worn by Miss R Richardson* with a pink hat, swathed belt, and parasol to match. Her sister wore a biscuit-coloured muslin, and a turquoise hat. Miss Seed was admired m black, with a chiffon hat. Miss Boyes wore a blue and whit© foulard. Miss Gill, a silk blouse, dark skirt, and pretty hat. A very stylish giey coat and skirt was strapped with white, and finished with a white sailor collar. Miss Wheeler wore a tailor-made gown, lace collai, and black hat. Miss Salmon's frock was of white muslin. Mrs Roskruge wore grey Miss Roskruge, white muslin, Miss P. Ronayne, muslin fiock with a tucked yoke. Miss St\che (Christchurch) was in black, with a black ruffle and hat Miss Dot Biewei looked verv daint-\ in white with a pale blue silk swathed belt and a black hat. Miss Howitz (Melbourne) wore a white blouse handsomeh insertioiied, and a dark skirt. Miss Jessie Campbell has returned from Waikanae and is the guest of Mrs Simpson Mrs. Mantell has returned from Wanganui where she went to be present at Miss Krull's wedding Mr. and Mrs Arthui Duncan ha-\e returned from their honeMnoon The Misses Haiding aie back again iiom Rangitikei ■)<■*■* Miss Ecclesheld has 1 e turned fiom hei visit to Auckland and Wangamn Mrs. and Miss Simpson who spent a delightful time up the Wangamu river, are in Wellington again Mrs. Niven, with her children has come over from Port Elizabeth Africa and is staying with hei mothei (Mrs Logan), Tmakon-road * » • Miss Coupland, who has been visiting her sister (Mis. Herbert Dix) has returned to Auckland. * * • Mr. and Mrs. Frank Waldegra\ e have returned from their tun to Rotorua. Mrs. and Miss Riley left by the Westralia on Saturday, for Sydney. From there they will travel Home by the White Star line.

The Misses Bainicoat oassed thiough Wellington on then «<u to Wangamu, tioin C'liiistchui cl), l.i.st « oc k * * ■* H.ut \ on noticed how \ei\ populai tlio Doiothv bag" is becoming--' To be quite m the fashion, \oumust necessaiil> tan\ one of them on .ill occasions In fact, %ou must ha\e quite haJf-a-do/A'n of these little accessoues ot diess m \ om uaulrobe it ■sou would keep pace with this new whim, foi they must match (MOM gown and, when possible must be made of the .tame matenal The ab'-ence ot pockets is without doubt accountable for this craze At a lecent pi et^ wedding the bridegroom's gifts to the bridesmaids were those Miiait little bags, made of white satin and completed with the owneis initials m gold The-\ weie oxceedingh daint\ and woitln of the admnation tin \ excited Hcif theie is a chance foi deioiations If anv of "sou possess am monogianis — gold silver, 01 hlasriee 01 naments 01 anything sow considei suitable to the lequirements -tht"\ could with achantage, be used on the sides of the bag and make it am thine but commonplace Odd pieces of black satin or brocade make the smartest models especialh if lined with a iaiu\ mIK--sa-\ a rosebud design on a white ground. Accoideon kilting holds hist place at piesent in fickle Fashion s heait This ogue is much the raere that at least one skirt with an accordeon kilted frill is indispensable. Miss Lizzie Knk now appearing at Dix's wears the oiettiest fiock of sky-blue crepe-de-chine. The short skirt is finished with a full accordeon kilt of chiffon of the same shade over one of pink The giaceful effect of each movement must be seen to be appreciated. Anothei piett\ frock worn bv this clevei ladv is of \ ellow satin with a flounce of levelled net, lined with many frills of soft white lace. # * *- An inteiesting discussion has been agitating dressmakers, hairdresseis and ladies' maids, and their customeis and misti esses in England and Fiance a& to the influence the acti esses on the modern stage have on dress and smmt women would appear to be astonished to ha\e found to what extent the\ aie indebted to the inhabitants of stagelaud for clothes' ideas. Parisiaii modists are not at all backward in stating that their brains and best efforts are kept almost solely for actresses. Mrs. Brown Potter the Vanbnighs, Miss Mary Mooie and Mrs Pat Campbell are declared to set and lead London styles, and their modes are slavishly followed Coiffures fashions in flowers and jewels, are all set it is declared, bv prominent ladies on the stage, and shopkeeper have iecentlv made no secret of the fact that they charge prominent players much less for their clothes than their wealthy everv-dav customers- — the demand for the new fashions meaning thousands of pounds to them. {Continued on pctqe 11 )

On Tuesday evening, February -itli, Mr. J. P. Luke (Citj Councillor) and Mis. Luke entertained over two hundred guests at an evening partj , the occasion being a, farewell to Mi J Pearce- Luke, their eldest son, who lett bv the Papaiuu, foi London, wheie, for a few years, he will continue to study eneineenng. The Victona Hall, Newto\Vn, had been engaged, and was tastefully decorated foi the occasion, ami here the guests weie leceived by the host and hostess, the latter wearing a very handsome gown of black brocaded mervcilleux, with trimmings of chiffon. A most enjoyable time was spent, dancing being the chief amusement, but games and music were also indulged in An overture was splendidh plaved h\ three former schoolmates of Pence Luke's the Masteis Sew ell (clanonet and vioin), accompanied bv then sister on the piano Recitations bv Messis. Hane\ Stevens and Ritchie, and songs bv Miss Jennie Luke, Mr. C M. Luke iun. and Mr Tovrnsend were much appreciated as also was the mandolin solo contributed bv Mr Langdon. Dance music was supplied bv Mr. Dean. A sumptuous sunper was served during which several speeches were made wishing Mi Pearce Luke God-speed and a prosperous time. Mr. D. Robinson who was first to speak, aptlv remarked that, as he was present at the w eddnig of Miami Mrs Luke he naturally felt interested in the present gathering. and thought he was quite entitled to the honour of being "first man up. Amongst the guests weie The Mator of Wellington and several councillors. Mrs C. M. Luke, in black merveilleux Miss K. Luke, wearing a cardinal coi tied gown . Mrs. S. Luke, in a verv piettv gown of black poplin, relieved with iet Miss Luke, in a black and white silk blouse, with lace collai. Miss Mav Luke wore white cord. Mrs b. Brown wore a handsome black gown the Misses Brown prettv muslin frocks * * * Miss Stephenson had on a heliotrope gown and passion flowers Miss Cable white silk Mrs Gill, black satin, with pink touches. Mrs. P. Roberts a gown of cravenette and brilliants Mi s McGregor, black merveilleux the Misses Haivev, white and cream silk gowns Mrs. Robinson cream and blue Mrs. C Aitken, black and gold, Mrs Godber handsome black silk gown Miss Godber, blue foulard Miss E Godber cream silk Miss Johnson pink and black Mrs. R Bannister, black silk dress Mrs Garrard, a pink cashin ere gown Miss Law son, white silk. Miss Townsend woie a prettv cream figured lustre Miss Hams, a crimson siTk blouse tiimmed with chiffon and Tace. Mis and Miss D Kemp ainvedfiom Kngland last week to be present at the marriage' of Mr. Geoff. Kenv to Miss Haase which is shortlv to take place On Thursdav last week Mrs W Kennedv. and Mrs Miles invited a numbei ot Mrs RileVs h lends to meet her at a farewell afternoon tea The guests journeyed to Somes. Island in the steam launch" Snark landed and paitook of a most enjovable afternoon tea and then leturned to town. The day was beautifully fine, and the outing much enjoved Amongst the guests weie Mesdames Rilev , Ross. Harrison Moss. Fulton Phmmer and V,\\en and the Misses Stafford _<. - •+ A prettv wedding was celebiated at the residence of the bride's paients on Wednesday, Febiua,iv ~)th thecontiactmq parties being Miss Alice Mvrtle Brewer youngest daughter of Mr Wm. Brewer, of New town Park and Mi. Francis Leonaid Eden of Wellington. The bride, who was given aw av bv her father, looked verv prettv in a gown of white Hindoo serge trimmed with white floweied sill. She earned a lovely shower bouquet the gift ot Mi H M Havwood of Lv ell's BaA. ♦■ * *• The bridesmaids weie the Misses Fiances Blvthe Jessie Scott and Irene Harlen (niece of the bnde who wore daintv white muslin dresses with lace and insertion and carried shower bouquets. Mr. Leonard Brewer (brothel ot the bride) acted as best man and Mi T. Harlen as groomsman. The Rev. Wm Shirer was the officiating clergvman Aftei the ceremony a laige number of guests were entertained at the residence of the bnde's parents, where the wedding breakfast was served. The wedding gifts were numeious and handsome. To celebrate then silver wedding Sir Robert and Lady Stout entertained a large number of guests at an At Home on Friday last. 7th instant. A verv delightful time was spent bv all present, and, the day being beautifully fine, the frocks worn were most handsome. The guests were received by Sir Robert and Lady Stout, the latter wearing a beautiful gown of silver grev brocade, with a fichu of Maltese lace and she carried a charmin" shower bouquet of crimson and pink roses. Tea

v as laid in the dmmg-ioom the table being beautifully decoiated with white flow eis and lvcopodium fern, and in the centre, on a sih er stand, was a legal wedding cake. atlomed with silver leaves, floweis, etc. Delicious cakes grapes, ice& and numeious othei delicacies were also served. A stimg band discoursed most sweetly in the entiana and all went meiM as a maniage bell " Amongst the guests uiesent I noticed Lach Waul Mesdames Wallis C. J. Johnston. W. R K Blown Leckie, Jelhcoe. Cooper, Tolhuist, Staff oid. Butts Kdwaids. W. Kennech Findla\ J. P Campbell, Medley Josepl. T Ward, W. Mclntosh Kdw in Hardm? Tucke-s Waldegiave Kirk Atkinson Luckie Fulton Miles Fit/.geiald Newman. Tiaveis, Hislop, Kwen, Malcolm Ross, C. P. Knight, Biandon, Bairon Dean McKenzie Blan Kane, Izaid Pvnsent Spiott W Fitzheibeit Richmond, Hales, Loean Godfrey Knight (Melbourne), L. Reid C. Moinson Mai tin Didsburv, Haich C Richardson (S\dne\) W Watson S\ - monds. Raw son, the Misses Johnston Skerrett Someiville, Edwards Haidmer Kdw in Butts, Coopei Butt, Mclntosh Logan Raw son, Brandon Coates Nathan Hislop Noake. Bamett. Gieenwood Richmond. McLean Banon Kirk Beikelc^ (Fiji) and agieat manv otheis The Misses Butts Kwen Rilev. and Stafford assisted with the tea. Mis Russell, of Sumnei (C hnstchurch). eldest daughtei of Mis Pai- <• ins has been over at Muritai foi a couple of months and leturned home last week -+ •*■ a Dr. and Mis Findhn leave on a tup to Kngland next month. Tliev piopose going b-\ \\a\ of Canada. Miss Wagstaff has aimed fiom Kngland, and is, the guest of Mis T Hislop Her marnage with Di Hislop takes place vei\ shoitK The engagement is announced of Lieutenant Guy Pow les who has latelv returned fiom Afuca to Miss Jessie Richardson eldest daughtei of Mi Richardson, Moore-stieet, Wellington * # *■ The maniage of Di Dais\ Khzabeth Platts to Mi Jack Mills (K W. Mills and Co Limited) look nlace at Poit Chalmeis. at the home of the bnde's parents on Tuesday last Di. Platts — or I suppose I should now sa'v Dr. Mills, to be (mite coriect — is one of the tour cle^ er voung New Zealand laches who adorn the medical pi ofession in this colon\. And they all eiaduatcd from the Otago Univeisitv College Di Dais\ hlwabeth Platts is the daughter of a Port Chalmeis cleigvman and after gaining lier medical diploma, piactised first at Kuiow and about nine months ago> she enteied into practice m Wellington and shoitlv afterwards became engaged to Mr Mills The othei feminine doctois aip Dr Kmih Siedeberg of Dunedm Di Alice Woodwaid who is honoraiv "athologist at the Auckland Hospital and Dr Margaiet Ciuickshank who is m practice at Waunate* K anteibun ) as partnei of Di Baicla^ hi other of Dunedm s M H R. * * * Mis Spiott eutei tamed a large numbei of guests at an At Home on Tue«.da\ afternoon last The S\dne\street School loom was piettih decoiated. and the ante-iooms being furnished as a dia.w mg-ioom encouiaged main fi lends to sit and chat. A stnng band was stationed on the stage and plaved delightfully Tea was also served on the stage Miss Spiott Miss Martin and a numbei of gentlemen assisting most energetically Mr and Mrs Sprott recened their guests at the entrance the latter wearing a becoming blouse of heliotiope silk with a lace collar and black trained skirt Miss Spiott looked ven daint-s m white muslin with a blue chiffon ehou Amongst the gue.sts weie Bishop Walhs and Mis Wallis Mis Walhs woie a gown of blue and white silk striped gienadme. and a burntsi 1 aw hat with floweis and black \ el\et Ladv Stout's er\ handsome gown was of dark blue and white figuicd silk with a chiffon luffle and toque Mis Joseph was wealing black Mis Quick black and white Mis Stowe a sihei gre\ biocaded poplin and a bonnet to match. Mis Kemp, who us on a visit horn Kngland. w a>s warmly welcomed bv a host of her old friends Miss Kemp wore a prettv g^ gown with a tui(liioise silk belt. Mrs R Johnstone was in black and white Mis McLeod a handsome black and white foulard and white bonnet Mrs Arthur Young looked verv well in purple, with a chiffon ruffle, and black hat. Mrs. Tnpn wore a silk blouse, dark skirt and black hat Mrs Haase a black gown and bonnet. Miss Haase was in a prettv white muslin frock tucked and msertioned. and a white hat.

Mis^ M Quick woie a vei\ smait gown of blue and white muslin Miss M MacGicgoi a brick-red frieze gown, chifton luffle. and black hat. Miss S MacGiegoi woieadaik coat and sknt, and most becoming hat. Mrs. Beauchamp, a Miiai't puiple cloth coat and skirt and a, black hat . Miss C'oates, loval blue silk voile beautiful h made, chiffon luffle. and black toque, Mrs A. de B. Biandon, a black silk blouse, with cieam silk guipure insertion, and a black ski it Miss Floia Brandon wore a white silk blouse seige skirt, chiffon ruffle, and a large black hat Mis Paitndge black with touches of pink Mrs. K do B Brandon black satin and hehoiiopo bonnet Miss L. Biandon white and black hat with \ iolets. Mrs Xowman had on a black silk skirt and a pic+tv striped silk blouse and black hat . Mrs. Macintosh a handsome black gown, luffle, and black hat Miss Macintosh wore a piett\ hock and black hat. Miss Pownall looked handsome in a silk blouse and dark skirt with a black picture hat. Mis. Hamson had on a white silk gown. Mrs Didsbuij was m black Mrs D T Stuart, black and white, with a piettv bonnet The Misses Stuart wore very stvhsh Eton costumes Mrs. Butt woie a black gown with white vest black and white bonnet. Mi-s Leckie also wore black and white Mis Bairon black gown. Mis. MacIntvie black and white and a black toque the Misses Harding muslin gowns and prettv hats. Miss Seddon looked extremelv prettv in a smart black Eton costume and veh et hat. Miss Nathan wore a lovely sown of puiple cloth with a tucked bolero silk vest and piettv hat to match Mrs. KelK had "on black and Miss Kellv a blue tiu/.c F+nn costume Miss Fancouit woie a black frock and burntstraw hat Miss Ruhaidson wore a prettv muslin gown with lace insertion and a black picture hat Miss Jfcebie Richaidson looked lerv giaceful in white muslin with a pink hat Miss Osborne-Gibbes wore pale pink muslin Miss E. Waid a verv prettv fioek of blue muslin with effective touches of moss-green velve Miss Kathleen Fitzgerald's frock was of grev voile with the skirt opening -yrer a tucked flounce, and trimmed with n 01 \ ompure * <• * Mis Staffoid gave a most en]ovable euchie part-\ on Wednesday evening last wwk as a faiewell to Mrs. and Mi^ Rilev ♦ •+ • Mi^ (Wellington) is at present \ lsiting her daughter, Mrs Alec Caison Dunedin.