Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume III, Issue 114, 6 September 1902, Page 12

Social Gossip

By Christabel

ON Wednesday, August 13th, the mainage took place of Mi. Peicy Holton eldest son of Mi Thomas Holton, 'Oakville," Teddington, Kupland and Beatrice Louise, third daughter ot Mr James Cross, Wellington The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's mother, b\ the Re\ C. S. Ogg. The bride who was given away by her mother, looked very nice m a navy-blue tailor-made gown, with hat to correspond, and w as attended bv a little niece, Miss Edna Cioss who w as dressed in a soft, w lute tucked silk dress and woie a piettv gold brooch the gift of the bridegroom * • *■ Mr. Bernard Holton, brothei of the bridegioom, acted as best man The presents received were nuraeious and handsome. During the afternoon Mi and Mrs Percy Holton left foi the Wairarapa, where the honeymoon was spent At the weddine. the brides mother wore a black silk sown. Ar^ L D Andrews (sister of the bride) wore a stvhsh Eton gown and turquoise hat. Mis. C S Cross (aunt of the bride) was handsomely gowned in black silk, and wore a black hat. * * * The sales are ovei and done with and the novelty of freshly-opened goods and pretty designs is attracting a erreat number of "shoppers" daily. lsiting the "Economic" showroom this week one could not fail to be charmed with the spring show of millinery. lhe feast of beauty was simply bewildering, and one could only "rave" in adiectives of the superlative degree over each creation A very chic hat was of biscuit sti aw swathed in lace, with of course the fashionable dip back and a cluster of tea-roses and wreath of mnktinted autumn leaves becommeh airanged. t A tiicorn shape of Pans net, embossed with pearls was w r reathed with foliage leheved with large silk heliotrope po^mes, and black marguerites fastened with peail pins Marguerites b\ the way ai c the flowers, of the \ eai especially in black and gold A chaneau that mieht challenge "Sweet Nell's" foi size was really lovely — a black and white chin straw shape swathed in white tulle draped with black Spanish lace falling over the brim An ostuch feather fastened rnder the brim with a handsome ]ot eabouchon falls aiaeefullv on the hair * • * Moic MmHe. but equally becoming; was a buint-stiaw shaped in the mettv American style, with black nbbon velvet and fawn and white wings separated b- a large paste buckle a laige velvet bow finished the "dip" back and .the ends fell to the waist A white crinoline straw was wieathed m Pink roses veiled with delicate lace Bonnets this \eai aie moio elaborate One of giev tucked tulle had a ciown of steel passementerie effective touches of oranae ribbon and a clustei of black and orange butteicups vei\ lone wide grey nbbons tying loo«el\ fell with long ends The evei-populai combination ot pale blue and \ lolet was to be seen and an ideal bndesinaid hat was cained out m cieam clufton leheved onlj with deep cream io.ses and \ellow centies Red although not \ei> fashionable foi sur.imei, always has some admirers and a scailet s>tiaw looked very fetching sw at lied in tulle the same shade and trimmed with berries duis>lawn is quite the rage toi millinei\ a large hat composed of this had medallions of noiv silk guipure and a b 1 -k velvet bandeau fastened with huge pearl buckle * *• Blue and <>reen, cornflowei blue and grass green is an uncommon mixture, but it is duite the latest and smaitest combination m millmeiy Even Hie straw shapes are made of blue and green mixture Laige, poppy-like flowers aie also made in these peacock colours to coirespond. The "Economic" 1 ive also a most varied stock of delicate Lee "galoons" of exquisite, and moie 01 less expensive, designs, with which to drape the shapes, and plateau ciowns in crinoline and lace makes of almost every shade. I saw a blue chiffon hat quite renovated lately with a black lace plateau A feature of the newest models are the variety of pretty coloured pins used in various ways I noticed

mauv dilteient vaneties while wandeimg lound tins mo&t attiactn c show1 oom . The mai ridge of Mrs Goio Gillon to Mi Gcoige Se\moui of Meadow bank Blenheim wa.s qmeth celebrated at St Andiew's C'huich, on Satuiday, August 23rd Mr. and Mis. Sevmoui left latei in the day foi the South Mis Waldegiave, Pipitea-street, is giving a small dance tins (Fnday) e^cnHockey is the pievailmg topic of feminine con\ ersation, for the tournament is now on and is causing w ldespread mteiest A bi other of one enthusiastic playei declares he lived on hoekev tor breakfast, lunch, and dinnei last week, and this ■week, with thiee excitable "hockeyists" staying in the house life is not worth living at all Opposition rosettes and streamers of ribbon decorate the button-holes of muffs of the membeis of the v^inoi". teams one meets ever\ where » ■* * Lai Re ciowds ha 1 c been going over to Miraxna.r and many who went to criticise the girls' play weie surprised at the yon exciting sa.raes they witnessed and are conveits The visiting teams have had a very lolly trip, various little entertainments having been arranged for their benefit, and, on the whole the weather has not been very bad *• * # Miss P Waldegrave and Miss Margaiet "Waldegiave aie visiting then cousins m Wellington * * * In addition to last week's list of frocks worn at the Club Ball, I had no space to mention Miss Joan Hislop. wealing a pretty blue gown, with boleio Miss Higginson, cieam satin, with ivory guipure. Miss Coleridge wore a blue satin gown, with lace Miss Ida Coleridge, all white Miss Violet Rawson wore a tucked white satin dress Mrs. Gilruth was gowned in black. Miss Laishley woie red satin, with bands of jewelled passementerie Miss Skerrett woie green silk, with net overskirt and effective touches of jet and black velvet Miss J Skerrett, a striking "own of yellow velvet, with large pansies stamned and embroidered shoulder straps of flowers ?nd a bouquet to match Mi'.s N. Skerrett looked chaim1110 m her lovely "coming-out" f^own Mis'- Stafford wore a most becoming diess of white pomnadour satin, with a design of pink roses soft pink chiffon lof-es finishing the low bodice. * * * Miss Coates was weaimg heliotrope Mrs. Lan Duncan, white bioche and lace flounces Miss Handyside wore w hite with pale blue. Mis A. Duncan woie wlnto satin and lace , Miss Edwards a becoming gown of cieam duchessc, diaped with chiffon and blue jewelled pashementeiie bands Miss M Edwaids wore a sweetly pretty dress of ciuffon. over white glace, and wide bands of silver embroidery. Miss Elsie Joseph w ore a gow n of rich ivory satm and accoideon-pleatod chiffon flounces Miss Macasscv (Dimedin) looked nice in black satm, with lace bertha. Miss T. Frasei (Dunedm) w ore a metty white gown with touches of violet Mrs P'-o-Kimth a loveh cream lace gown. \Ctiiitvnteil an paqi hi )

The engagement has recently been announced of Miss Allen, daughter oi Mi. James Allen, M.H.R. toi Biuce, to Mi. W. H. Montgomery, who was member for Ellesmere in the last Pailiament. * * * Mrs. Dewsbury (Wanganui), who is chaperoning the girls' hockey team, is staying with Mrs. Justice Cooper, who, on Friday last, gave a pleasant little tea for her guest. Ping-pong, progressive and otherwise was played in the conservatory and dining-room, and produced much excitement and fun. A dainty tea w as handed round bv some of the younger eruests. * * * Mrs. Cooper received in a handsome tucked black satin gown. Miss Coooer wore a pretty silk and chiffon blouse, and black skirt, Miss G. Cooper, a white silk blouse and dark skirt. Miss Ogilvie wore a dove-grey gown. Mrs Dewsbury's pretty blouse was of mnk striped silk, worn with a black skirt. Assisting with the tea were Miss M Evans (New Plymouth), who looked nice in a pale pink embroidered gown, and black skirt, and Miss Holmes (Christohurch), who wore navy blue. Lady .Stout wore a black and white gown, and becoming toque. Mrs. Stafford was in a dark grey frieze costume and black toque Mrs. T. Ward wore black, with a sable ooat, and pretty black and white toque. Mrs. Ponsonby was in black, with a sealskin toque, Mrs. Butt, a black coat and skirt Mi's. Chappie wore a brown costume Mrs Wvlie, a pretty dark costume, and hat to match. Mrs. John Holmes (Chrisiehurch) was in a navy blue gow n. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Jolly, Dr. Torrev, Mr Alexander, and Mr. Aitken During the afternoon songsi bv Miss Cooper, Miss Evans, and Mrs. Wylie were greatly enjoyed. Mrs Wvlie aecofpanied herself on the qrmtar to some quaint and pretty coon songs. * •♦ * Miss Meredith and Miss L. Meredith (Masterton) were in town last week The final of the Ping-pong Tournament which has been played with much interest, was decided on Thursday evening last week, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pearce. About sixty guests witnessed the very exciting games between Mr. Creagh O'Connor, who was the winner, and Mr. C. Gore Miss Gore was the winning lady, beating Lady Constance Knox by a few points. When the games were over, dancing commenced, and a delightful evening ended a most enjoyable tournament. Mrs. Pearce wore a lovely mauve satin gown, draped with flounces of lace, and the corsaee draped with lace caught with diamonds. Lady Constance Knox wore a- prett- white frock. Other guests were The Hon. Mrs. Butler, Mftsdames Collins, H D Bell, Newman, Rhind A Duncan, Crawford, Herepath, Elgar, Twede, and the Misses Coates 0 Gore Fitzherbert, Brandon, Higginson, Rolle.ston, Somerville, Z and D Johnston, Cooper, Hislop and Harcourt, and Messrs Turrell, Rhind , X Duncan Pearce, Harcourt, Geoige, Williams, and Grace The pupils attendmg Miss Borlase's various classes had their annual ' break-ing-up" in the Sydney-street hall on Friday last week. The ages of tbp dancers varied from the "almost grownup" maidens to the tiniest little children, and a prettier sight than these happy little girls and boys, having a reaih- good time, is seldom seen. Quaint and amusing it was, too, when in a set of lancers a tall and stately girl of seventeen or eighteen danced sedately with a diminutive gentleman of about seven summers

An exhibition of fancy dancing was given, and the audience' was most enthusiastic in its applause, especially when the Japanese march was being performed. The pupils taking part looked very pretty in their "Jap." gowns with large flowers in their hair, and carrying lanterns and umbrellas. Sir Robert Stout, m a short and very nice speech, congratulated Miss Borlase upon her success, and remarked upon the great pleasure it gave everyone present to witness not only the graceful dancing, but also the beneficial exercises which the children had gone through. * * * Lady Stout who was presented with a bouquet of flowers, then presented the prizes, the following being the winners Saturday morning senior class, for good conduct and steadiness all through the dancing lessons, Miss Theo. D'Emden, Miss Olive King, and Mies Dora Holmes. For general improvement, Miss Kitty Butler and Miss M. Doughty , boys, for general improvement, Master Olaf Stout. Junior class (Mr. Hudson's prize) Miss Clare Jacobsen ; boys CBrenmer Memorial prize), Master Allan Jordan. Best dancer (decided by votes of the pupils) Seniors — Miss Erica Fell ; for waltzing, Miss Vera FuJ-

ton and the boys' puze foil to Alastei Willie Doughty. In the juuioi class, Miss Janet Stout and Miss Eileen Jordan were a 'tie " aim Master Leslie Miles was awarded the boys'. In the Girls' High School class, the prizes were won by Miss Oswm (general improvement), Miss Vida Nation (best dancer, Miss Freda Maitin (waltzing), and in the juniors Miss Olive Brown and Miss Tui Ciowthcr (for improvement), and Miss Mona Nation for dancing In Miss Richmond's class, the prizes wore won b> Miss Deda Otterson, Miss Naomi Mantoll, and Miss Alison Burnett, and Master Tommy Rhind , best dancer, Miss Vida Collins. Miss Borlase looked exceedingly nice in black relieved with lace Lady Stout wore a handsome black gown, with lace bertha Lady Millai was in black. Mrs H Rawson wore lovely lace on a black gown Miss Rawson wore blue silk, and Miss A. Raw«on was in white. Mrs Jeffcoate wore blac.v Mrs. M. Richmond had on a blue silk blouse, and black skirt. Miss M. Richmond wore a black gown and cream lace. Miss Ecclesfield wore a pretty silk blouse and fichu of cream silk Maltese lace. Miss Dorothy Quick looked well in black Mrs Wylie wore black with a collar of noint d'o'sprit. Mrs. Churton was in black Miss Baber, a pretty silk blouse. Mrs. Miles wore a black silk gown , Miss Oswin, black. Black was the prevailing colouor amongst the older guests, and, really, it is more becoming than anything to the majority. Miss Somerville wore a pietty black dress. Mrs. Pearson also wore a black gown. A great number of guests were there, but one was far too interested in the pretty sight to notice anything else. A splendid supper was served in a sideroom and the tables were artistically arranged w ith spring flowers, and foliage. ¥■ * * Miss Beeres pupils gave a very pleasant and enjoyable dance in the Sydneystreet schoolroom on Friday last. The hall was prettily decorated with bunting, and the stage was most artistically arranged with easy chairs and large pots of arum lilies. An excellent supper (catered by Mr Mawson) was laid in a side-room, and the table loc«\ed charming with quantities of narcissi and purple violets amongst the tempting dishes The children all looked ladiantly happy, and, therefore, charming, the majority being m soft white insertioned frocks. One older pupil, dressed piettily in bright red, gave a vivid touch of coloiu, and another charming frock was of soft yellow silk, the skirt being gathered and drawn prettily round the hips. A graceful little dancer was in the sweetest dress of white merveilleux, with tiny chiffon frdls. Mrs Bcere wore a handsome black gown, with bertha of real lace, and Miss Beeic looked very nice in a gown of black ciepe de chine, and a lace collar. An exhibition of fancy dancing will be given to the.r fi lends bv Miss Beeres pupil = yon' shortly. In last week's account of a small tea given by Mrs. T. Ward on August 21st, I gave an inaccurate list of the <raests, The following ladies are those who were present Lady Gibbes, Mrs. (Ma]or) Steward Mrs. (Dr.) Henry, Mis (Dr ) Logan Mrs. Maughan Barnett, Mrs. Donald Robertson, Mrs. (Dr.) Gibbs, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Malcolm Ross, Mrs. Justice Cooper Mrs Connor (Melbourne), Mrs. Kilgour (Auckland) Mrs. Napier, Mrs. Kember, Miss Smythe, Miss Barnett, and the Misses OsborneGibbes. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Mark's Church, on Wednesday, 27th August, when Miss Winmfred Moore was married to Mr. Thomas Harman, of Opunake. The ceremony, which was fully choral, was performed by the Rev. R. Coffey. A hymn was sung by the choir as> the wedding party entered the church. The bride was given away by her brother- in^law (Mr Ernest Beckway), and looked charming in a gown of white satin, trimmed with embroidered silk chiffon, and orange blossoms. She also wore the orthodox veil and wreath, and carried a bouquet of lovely flowers. Her attendants were her four sisters, the Misses Mabel, Rose, Evelyn, and Violet Moore. • • • The two eldest wore dainty cream lustre dresses, tucked and flounced, and trimmed with lace insertion and turquoise blue ribbon velvet, and stylish hats to match. The two younger sisters looked nice in tucked oream lustre, with folded belts and frills of chiffon, and prettily trimmed with canary bebe ribbon. They also wore cream velvet picture hats. Each maid carried a bouquet, the latter's being of old gold flowers. The bridegroom's <nft to the bride was a handsome gold watch and chain to the two elder maids necklets with heart pendants, and the younger, gold bracelets.

Mr E. P. Andrews acted as best man, and Mr. A. Andiew& as groomsman. The wedding party left the church to the strains of the "Wedding March," which was played by the organist (Mr. Lawrence Watkins, Mus. Bac.). A reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, Tasman-street, when a large number of guests were entertained, and the beautiful wedding presents were admired. Amongst the gifts was one from the Rev. R. Coffey and the ladies of the choir, the bride being a member. In the evening:, a large "arty was also given and much enjoyed. The honeymoon is being spent at Wanganui. The bride's going-away gown was of blue cloth, with rose-coloured silk vest, and a hat to match. * » * A wedding of more than usual interest to Wairarapa residents was solemnised at St. Mark's. Church, Carterton, on Thursday, August 14th, when Mr. Arthur C. Major, proprietor and editor of the "Masterton Age," and third son of the late Mr. H D Major, was married to Miss Hilda Brown, third daughter of Mr. James Brown, proprietor of the ' Wairarapa Observer." The church was filled with srjectators to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev R. Young, vicar of St. Mark's. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a beautiful gown of cream epangaline, draped with Maltese lace, and she also wore a wreath of orange-blossoms, with the orthodox veil, and carried a choice bouquet of flowers. Her attendants were Miss Gladys Brown (her sister) and Miss Dora Taylor (niece), who weie prettily attired in white silk frocks, white picture hats, and carried baskets of flowers. Mr W. C CargiU acted as best. man. After the ceremony the "Wedding March" was played bv Miss Allen. The wedding party and guests drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where the "breakfast" was partaken of, and the presents costly and numerous, were admired •*- ■* * The bride and bridegroom are both most popular throughout the district, and have the sincere congratulations and best wishes of all who knew them. Amongst the gifts received were a very handsome cake basket from the members of the Horticultural Society, a beautiful silver teapot from the Taratahi and Beh edere Dairy Company, a silver and mother-of-pearl bread-fork from the Carterton railway employees, a set of silver sugar spoons and butter knife from the "Observer" staff, and a silver butterdish from the Wairarapa "Leader's" staff. Later in the day, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Major left, amidst showers of flower petals and good wishes for Napier, where the honeymoon was to be spent. Mrs Barmcoat Wanganui) is in Wellington, and is at present sta- T iner at the Royal Oak. » * * Miss Z. Broad is spending the teim holidays with friends in Napier. * * *■ A return dance is being given to the Misses Koch by all those \\ ho have enjoyed their pleasant assemblies this season. It is to take place on September 19th. Mrs. F. Wills, of Bidwell-street and her family, left this week for Muritai, which is to be their future home. The fresher air and more countryfied life, in addition to a lovely garden, being strong attractions across the bay. « * * Sergeant-Major T. W. Ward of the Tenth Contingent, returned from Africa bv the troopship Montrose. * * • The Nelson hockey team were entertained on Wednesday afternoon at a pleasant tea, given by Mrs. Ponsonby, at the residence of her sister (Mrs. T. Ward). Pmg-pong was played, and the prize (a silver-mounted trinket box) was won by Miss Marjorie Robinson (Nelson). Delicious tea and sweets were handed round to the visitors, and during the afternoon several songs were sung by Miss Holdsworth (New Plymouth) and Miss Leggatt (Nelson). * * * The engagement is announced of Miss Christine Smith, daughter of Mr. Amelius Smith, Wellington, to Mr. Edward Lance, only son of Mr. Charles Lance, The Priory, Taunton, Somerset, England. Miss Smith has been paying a round of most enjoyable visits in the South of England, and is at present the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lance. * *• * The marriage of Miss A. Cowie, of Karori, granddaughter of Mr. Batkin, to Mr. Pearce, of Messrs. Harcourt and Co., is shortly to take place. The wedding will be from the residence of Mrs. Newman, Hobson-street , Miss Cowie being Mrs. Newman's god-daueh-ter. * • • Miss 0. Rawson is on a visit to friends in Napier. \(Continued on page 21.)"*