SOCIAL GOSSIP

Free Lance, Volume III, Issue 124, 15 November 1902, Page 10

SOCIAL GOSSIP

By Christabel

A VERY pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church, on Wednesday, November sth, when. Mass Daisy CarmiohaeJ, second daughter of Mr. T. Oarmichael, was married to- Mr. George Sinclair, of the Marine Department. The Rev. J. Paterson was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked pretty and graceful in a gown of soft white silk, with lace and chiffon, a wreath of orange blossoms, and a tulle veil, and she. carried a shower bouquet. * # * Her bridesmaids were her sisters* (Edith, Lottie, and Elsi© Oannichael), who wore very dainty frocks of white silk and lace, with chiffon sashes, and large whaibe chiffon hats. Bouquets of lovely pink blossoms, tied with pink ribbons, gave a touch of colour to tihe group. Mr. Hay McKenzie acted as best main, and Messrs Lindsay, Johnisrton, and Attwood as groomsmen. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a handsome gold chain, with gold cross pendant set with pearls, and to the bridesmaids he gave gold cable bangles. « • * After the ceremony, a reception was held at Godber's by Mr. and" Mrs. Oarmichiael. Amongst the many and costly presents received were a silver teaservice from the Marine Department, and a marble clock from the employees of Mr. T Garmichael During the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. George Sinclair left for their honeymoon which is to be spent m the North The bride's ''goine-away" dre«s was of pastel ereen voile, with white lace vest, and a pretty hat with shaded lilac * * * The bride's mother was gowned m black silk voile, with string-insertion, and a black hat with tips. Miss Carmiohael looked exceedingly nice in a smart grass lawn dress, and black picture hat Mrs. Carmiohael, senior, black silk and Maltese lace collar Mrs Wilson was wearing a beautiful Piey voile gown, with point lace, and hat of grey ohiffon Mrs. Oassiells, very pretty blue silk blouse and smart black skirt, and black and pink hat. Miss Mortlock was m a brown costume and cream vest Miss Oarston pretty grey voile, and black hat. Mrs. Pudne\ woie a black bilk diess, and chiffon ruffle, with a large black hat, Miss Hansom, blue silk and ecru lace, and pretty blue hat , Mrs. Dawson, tussore silk dress and black hat. Miss Gough looked well in a blue glace silk blouse black skirt, and feather boa , Mrs. Ireland in a black silk dress, cream Maltese lace scarf Mrs. Mclntyre, black silk blouse, voile skirt burnt-straw hat, with roses Mrs Mason, pretty fawn costume, and pink hat. Mr. Schoch, black and scarlet dress black hat. * • * Miss Humv'iCk wore a cream silk dress. Mrs. Jolly had on a black dress, seouin, and chiffon hat Mrs. Devomport, smart, black dress, cream vest, and blue hat. Mrs Hamilton wore a black silk dress, and black hat , Miss Anderson, blue oriental satin blouse, tucked, and blaiok skirt and hat Miss — Anderson was hi a blue cloth costume, satin vest and cream hat with roses and lace , Miss Clarke, white muslin, over heliotrope, and pretty white hat. The engagement is announced in Northern papers of Miss Osborne of Turuia, to Mr. Arthur Youn^r Auckland, formerly of Haiwera, and erandson of Mr. Wm. Young, first Collector of Customs of Auckland. * ♦ * Invitations have been issued by Caotain and Mrs. Bendall, for the marriage of their daughter (Daisy) with Mr. Cecil Cornford, of Napier. The ceremony is to take place on November 19th. * • * The engagement, in England, has been announced of Miss Kathleen Maunsell, second daughter of the late Dr H. W. Maunsell, formerly of Dunedin, to Captain Owen Francis, of the Sixth Dragoon Guards (Carbineers) . Mrs. Brabazon who has been snendmg some weeks in Napier, has returned to Wellington . Miss Pollen is visiting friends in Hawke's Bay

A decidedly pretty and attractive wedding was celebrated at St. James's Church, Lower Hutt, on Tuesday November 4th, when Mr. Robert Lionel Levin, eldest son of the late Mr. W. H. Levin, was married to Mis® Norah B Riddiford, only daughter of the late Mr. Richard Riddiford. The ohurdh had been beautifully decorated with whute and crimson flowers, and carpeted. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Jones and the Rev Wyndham Eairee (of Masterton) ■» * * The bride was given away bv her stepfather, Mr. Meßae, of Bowlands, Wairarapa, and looked chairming in a beautiful gown of white satin, draped wrtih exquisite old lace, a wreath of orange flowers and heather being worn under the veil, and her lovely bouquet was of white heather and roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Elsaei Riddiford, Miss Oonah Fitzgerald, and the Musses Ellioe Fitzgerald and McCrae. The two former wore gowns of white silk and lace, with wide sashes of chine silk, with designs of pink roses, and large, black picture hats, with long tulle ends tied in a soft bow. * i * The younger maids wore pretty white muslin frocks with lace and insertion, with tihe same lovely sashes of chine silk, and white salk hats. The four maids carried bouquets of pink flowers, tied with streamers of pink ribbon. The gifts from the brideigroom were To the two eider maids, gold bracelets, and the little ones received gold chains, with greenstone heart pendants. Mr. A. MacShane acted as best man, and Messrs Johnston and Riddiford as groomsmen. After the ceremony, which was fully choral, the guests were entertained at Fernerove, the residence of Mr. E -J Riddiford, uncle of the bride. The table was beautifully decorated with cream and yellow roses and foliage, and a very large and handsome os.ke occupied the centre. The cake was elaborately ornamented with wedding favours,, which were afterwards distributed amongst the guests. *f * * During the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs Levm left, amidst sihowers of rose -petals and confetti. The honeymoon is being spent 'at the lakes. The' bride's travelling costume was most becoming — a pastel grey silk voil^ and a black picture hat, with roses and ostrich tips. Mis Mcßae mother of the bride was gowned in a blue Eton gown, effectively trimmed with black insertions, and a pretty blaok hat, and bouquet of yellow roses Mrs. Riddiford was in black brocade, cream medallions, and a hat \\ ith oale pink tones. Mrs. Wardell was eowned m a black silk dress, with touches of blaok lace and a hat with heliotrope flowers Miss, Wardell wore cream silk, and hat with roses. Mrs. L. Ph.arra.zyn was in blown,, finished with ecru lace. Mrs. A de B Brandon wore a handsome black gown, relieved with pmk, and a blaok hat. Miss A. Brandon was in pink voile. Miss Brandon, a pastel blue gov\ n with white insertions Mrs Abbott was beautifully gow ned m black lace over white glace, and a black hat with olumes. Mrs. C Izard wore a beocwnins grown, and black hat Mrs Bell wore cream silk, and a blue hat with lace. Mrs. C. Pearoe wore a cornflower blue dress and a pretty hat Mrs J Tripe, a becoming brown costume * * * Mrs Stowe wore black brocade, and a black and white bonnet , Miss Stowe, pretty old rose voile dress and losetnmmed hat. Miss Hector wore a blue gown and black picture hat , Miss Dransifield, a pink cloth costume, and a smart hat with roses. Mrs. H. Crawford also wore a vieux rose gown, with touches of lace. Mrs. Harold Johnston w ore a white silk and a stylish white coat, and hat with pink. Mrs. Tolhurst wore blaok. Mrs. Fell was in blaick brocade. Miss Fell wore blue voile, with cream lace insertions. Mrs. John Barton wore a blaok gown, and a black picture hat. * * • Miss Fancourt was in pale blue w ith trimmings of lace, and a pretty hat. Mrs. Mugs wore black satin. Miss Miles looked very nice in cream silk voile, and a large white hat. Mrs. Rawson was gowned in blaok, relieved with white. Miss Y. Rawson looked well in white silk, and a black picture hat. Mrs. MacTavish was beautifully gowned in heliotrope voile, with insertion of wide string-coloured lace, and a pretty toque to match. * * -r The wedding presents were arranged in the drawing-room, and were very much admired. Conspicuous were a handsome silver tray, the gift of the Heretaunga Mounted Rifles, to Lieutenant Levin, and a beautiful silver tray presented bv the employees of Messrs. Levin and Co. Hundreds of very beautiful gifts, too numerous to mention, caught the eye at every turn. {Continued on page 11.)

The engagement has been announced of Miss Maud Aldridge, daughter of Mr. J. H. Aldridge, of Adelaide, to' Lieaiteaxant Nunnery, of New Zealand. • • • The friends of the Rev. 0. A. Tisdadl, M.A. — and tiheir name is legion — will be very pleased to heiar of his engagement to Miss Barton Ireland, of Albany, Australia, formerly of Auckland. Mr. Tisdall has been spending a holiday in Australia, and while there became encaged. He is at present living at King's College, Remuera. • • * The Ping-pong Tournament, recently held in aid of St. Paul's School, was an unqualified success, the entries being very numerous, and great interest was manifested by the large number of visitors who watched the games, especially on the second night, when the finals ■were played off. Miss Heywood was the winner of the lady'si prize, Mrs. MacEwen, being runner-up, having beaten Miss L. Ewen in the semi-finails. The gentleman winner was Mr. R. Beere, who defeated Mr Arthur Rhind by a few points. Tea; and coffee, with light refreshments, were ob tamable in an ante-room, aird delicious home-made sweets were in great demand. After the final game, the prizes 1 were presented by Mrs. Bal combe-Brown, and cheers were given for the committee and. Mr. Oswald Beeire, who was indefatigable in his efforts to make the tournament go off well. It is hoped that a similar tourniamemt will be arranged next year, anid some of the vanquished players have already gone into trainI noted amongst the many present , Miss Sprott the Misses Edwin, Harding, Otterson, Brandon, Mrs Ewen, Mrs. Joseph. Mrs. Campbell the Misses Nathan, Hanmay, Simoson, Macintosh. Brandon, Fancourt, Morrah, Joseph, Turton, Palmer-Clark, Blundell Baitham, Logan, Marchant, and many more. The refreshments and sweets •were under the management of the Misses Asihoroft Burnett, Martin Smith. Mrs Balcombe-Broiwn, and the Misses Crowther, Brandon, and Powles weire also on the committee, and all should feel very gratified with the result, for over £16 was cleared. » # * The annual crioket match, Old Boys v. Present, was olayed at the Wellington College ground, on Monday last, and was much enioyed, both by players and onlookers. Afternoon tea was provided for the visitors. • • * Miss F. Brandon lias returned from a visit to the country. Miss His^inson is also in town again. • » • The Women's Social and Political League held their annual dance at the Druids' Hall, on Tuesday, November 4th. The function was an unqualified success, and was very largely attended. The hall was beautifully decorated with festoons 1 of coloured lamps, and the stage reminded one of fairy-land with exquisite pot plaints and lone mirrors, the effect "being charming. The music (Miss Hawthorne's band) was splendid, and the ample and delicious supper was catered by Mr. Jas Godber. Everyone present will look back with trreat pleasure at the enjoyable evening spent with the League » # * The Premier and Mrs. and the Misses Seddon were present, while apologies for absence were read from Sir Joseph Ward, the Hon. W. Hall- Jones, and. the Hon. C. H. Mills. Mrs. Seddon received a lovely bouquet in the League colours, the presentation being made by Mrs Weiss Coresident of the Association), on behalf of the committee and members. Mrs. E. Moore (secretary) then, with a few aippropriate remarks, introduced! the Premier, and expressed the great pleasure felt by all the members at Mr. and Mrs Seddon's return. • « ♦ At the conclusion of the Premier's speech the secretary called for three cheats for Mr. and Mrs. Seddon, and these were given right heartily, echoing from one end of the room to the other, and showing, without any doubt, the esteem in which the Premier and Mrs. Seddon are held. Songs were given by Messrs. Daly and McCarthy, and a humorous recitation by Captain Thompson, of Dunedin, was much enjoyed. • ♦ • Amongst the guests I noticed Mrs. Bean, the Misses Seddon, Captain and Mrs. Tuokey. Captain Thompson, Captain Seddon, Captain Campbell Dr. Martin, Dr. Webster, Mr. Wesley MoMiurrain, Councillor Godber, Mr. W. McLean, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Sawle, and Mr. T. K. Macdonald, with many others- # , Mrs. Seddon wore a handsome satin skirt terra coitta blouse, and lace trimmings- Mrs. Bean, black satin skirt, pale blue evening blouse ; Miss Seddon, lovely white silk; Miss May Seddon, oream silk- Mrs.'Tuokev. handsome black corded silk . Mrs. Wilson, black

silk, ejt trimmings , Mrs. Schooh, black velvet, Misa Maxwell, black spangled net, Mrs. T. K. Macdonald, handsome figured black dress, Miss Godber, a lovely white tucked silk. * • * Mrs. Moor© (secretary) wore a handsome figured silk , Miss Tester, white silk , Mrs. Barr. black silk , Mrs. Barnes, black sulk , Mrs. Weiss, black sulk , Mrs. Greig, white silk , Mrs. Lloyd, white muslin , Mrs. Meston, mere Mrs. Parsonage, white cashmere. Mrs. Parsonage, black satin; Mrs. Truman, black broche , Mrs. Dolly, bLack silk Mrs. Donoaster black silk, with steel trimmings. * • • Mrs. Bennett wore heliotrope silk ; Mrs. Angara., rose silk , Mrs Johnson, pale blue silk : Miss Drment. white brocihe, Mrs. Cotton, white solk • Muss Smith, pale pink siLk , Mrs. Hamilton, black silk • Miss Barnes, white silk Muss Snow, whate silk, reial lace Mrs. Annesley, amber and black satin , Miss Corliss, white silk ; Miss Allan, black net. amid amber trimmings , Mrs. Rogers, handsome black velvet, Mrs. S. M. Bennett, blaick sdlk, and real lace Ear-rings are "in," and arc being much worn in London. Not only the sample solitaire stones, but, the oldfashioned long-shaped ones are just as popular. It is said that the Princess of Wales isi responsible for this, as. she has a greiaib collection of ear-rings in different shapes and sizes, and weairs 1 them always*. "Society Butterfly" says ■ "There are only two jewelled ornaments that increase a woman's personal beauty — a light, but ratiheT 1 high tiara, and a well-ohosen i>air of ear-rings Eitiher of these help to frame the face, lend it colour and lisrnt, and brin? out the 1 best points in hair feature®, and complexion. Another point in favour of ear-rinigs is that the usei of them is beneficial J o the eyesight). Modem doctors and oculists agree to this. * • * The gossip -party is the latest social craze in America. The hostess writes a dozen or more topics of conversiation upon card®, which are handed to guests upon their arrival. The subjects usually chosen are of up-to-datei and oiauant character. Chairs, arranged in pairs, and sofas scattered about, the room are numbered. These numbers are drawn for, and each couple showing corresponding numbers hunts up the seats. A bell is rung to announce each topic of conversation, for which five minutes are allowed. Then the men rise, and on to tihe next seat. At each, change of places the next subject of gossip is chatted about. At the end, slims of paper and pencils are then distributed, and tihe women vote for the men whose goss-io has most interested them and tihe men for the women. The two gaining the most votes receive prizes as a reward for their brilliancy.

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