Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume III, Issue 150, 16 May 1903, Page 10

Social Gossip

By Christabel.

MRS. Walter Nathan gave a very large and successful At Home on Thursday afternoon last week, at her residence, Hobson-street. The housei was prettily decorated with chrysanthemums, and shaded lights made the rooms look delightfully cosy and bright. A string band played inspiriting music, and during the afternoon songs were contributed by Miss Nathan, and the Misses Mee. Mrs Malcolm Ross gave a clever recitation, and Mrs. Dean played. The dainty and delicious afternoon tea was served in "the dining-room, the table being tastefully arranged with old gold chrysanthemums in silVer bowls on a yellow silk centre. ♦ # • The guests were received in the draw-ing-room by Mrs. Nathan., who was handsomely gowned in. black erepe-de-ohine, relieved with Paris lace. The Misses Nathan wore becoming blouses of ivory merveilleux, and black voile skirts. Some of the guests were : Lady Ward, who wast wearing a dark, tailormade gown, with bands of moss nreen velvet., and a large hat to match. Mrs. F. Dyer was in a rov.al blue gown, and blue felt hat witli white birds*. Mrs. W. Fitzgerald wore a handsome black gown . Miss Coates, a dark tailor-made , Mrs. Nelson, in black : Miss Nelson, a fawn gown, and becoming miniveir furs. • • « Mrs. Hunt had on a grey zibelme gown, with smart triple skirt, and picture hat. Mrs. MacTavisfo. wore a pretty grey costume ; Mrs. M. Myers, ;n; n black and white; Mrs. Macintosh, m black. Miss A. Macintosh wore a green costume. Mrs. Holm wood wore a brown cloth gown ; Missi Holmwood, a pretbv blue voile gown and large hat with black velvet bows. The Misses Fell wore stylish cloth tailor-mades.

and felt hats with birds. Miss E. Rawson was in red , Mrs. Burnes, a dark gown, and hat wiethed with autumn leaves; the Misses Mcc, in white cloth gowns, and stylish white felt hats, with a touch of green; Mrs. Deny, in fawn, and, a smart green hat , Mrs. and the Misses Finch. Mrs. and Miss Butt, Miss Kane, the Misses Skerrett, Miss Richmond Mrs. and Miss Ewen, Mrs. Eichelbaum, and many others were also present. * * « Mr. King Adams, a young brother of Mr. Arthur Adams, who holds a responsible position in the Indian Civil Service, will shortly arrn^e on six months' leave. • * * Mr. J. B. Hey wood and Miss Heyw ood, who have been visiting Napier, hare returned to Wellington. * * * Miss Babington left for England last Saturday by the Turakina • * • Mrs. H. D. Bell, with the Misses and Master Bell, leaves for England in the Athenic. The Newtown Tennis Club held their annual At Home on Friday last week, and, as usual, it was a very jolly and successful function. Mr. and Mrs. Grady once more kindly placed their rooms at the disposal of the club, and quit© 150 guests were present. At the commencement of the evening, Mr. J. McGowan (president), with a few happy words,, presented the prizes won during the season, and a musical programme was much enjoyed, the following contributing items Missi Sim&, who both sang and recited, Mrs. B. Wilson, Miss Young, and Mr. Ballance, and a delightful quartette by Miss Grady (piano), M>r. Short (organ), Mr F. Grady and Mr. Rowley (violins). Cards were provided for those not wishing to dance and billiards also helped to pass the time pleasantly. SuDper wasi laid in the dining-room, the table being very prettily arranged with flowers, etc., and laden with dainties of every description. * * * Mrs. Grady wore a gow n of black silk handsomely trimmed with jert and lace Miss Grady, dainty white insertioned muslin, and a hand-painted collar, with design in red roses; Mrs. Grady, jun., pretty black coile and chiffon. Mrs. Wilson wore a white tucked silk gown : Mrs. West, handsome black brocade and silver seouins. Mrs. S. Brown wore a black satin gown, and seoum net. Miss L. Brown, pretty w r hite

silk dress; Mrs. Callis. black silk gown, Mrs. Staples, lovely gown of black silk, and twine-coloured lace. Miss McGowan wore black velvet, and a blue chou , Miss Robinson, white muslm , Miss J. Christie, white silk and cream lace collar ; Miss Tnggs (Ohnstehurch, dainty white muslin and bebe ribbon ; Miss Clark, pretty white silk ; Miss A. Clark, in cream silk voile and chiffon, Miss Sime, in handsome cream brocade and jewelled bands ; Miss Yoemans eau-de-nil silk; Miss G. Yoemans white muslin ; Miss Bock, dainty white silk gown. Miss P. Book's gown was of white lnsertdoned silk ; Miss Webb, white frilled silk and pearl passementerie : Miss Hollis, white embroidered muslin. * * * Miss Sidey had on cream silk; Miss

E. Parsons, pretty pink gown; Miss W. Parsons, black voile; Miss Morpeth. white frilled muslin; Miss Gentles, white muslin and lace ; Miss Staples, black silk and bright red chou; Miss J. Redward, white muslin ; Miss L. West, white and scarlet. ; Miss Y. West, white dress. Miss Hislop looked well ;n; n white, with touches of orange velvet; Miss Osbornte (America^ white net over orajnge satin. Th© Misses Richardson, Wellington Terrace, gave a very jolly "kitchen tea last Friday, for their cousin (Miss Jessie Richardson), whose, marriage with Mr. Powles was celebrated this week. Each guest came laden with a mysterious and comical-looking parcel, which was unwrapped by the bride elect to the accompaniment of much laughter. Occasionally an appropriate motto was attached. For instance, the giver of a carpet broom advised "In sunshine use. the softer end, when 'stormy' use the other." * • » Musical items also were a feature of this "tea," songs being contributed by Miss Ruby Young, Miss Howard, Mrs. B. Wilson, and the Misses Mcc, and Miss Taylor played. The rooms wei-e, tastefully decorated, scarlet berries and ixms being much admired on the mantelpiece. A very dainty tea was laid in the dining-room, chrysanthemums forming the decorations. Miss Richardson received her guests, and wore a cream merveilleux blouse, and black voile skirt. Miss J. Richardson wore a graceful skirt of black crepe-de-chine and white stdn blouse. Miss Rebe Richardson wore a pretty pink voile gown. * • • Miss Howard (Auckland) wore black cloth tailor-made, and picture hat • Miss J. Blundell, in pink glace blouse and dark skirt ; Miss J. Hall, in black .' Mrs. B. Wilson, in, dark gown, and pretty hat: Miss R. Shannon, a pink chiffon hat and oale green cloth gown • Miss Taylor, white and black; Miss Barber, navy tailor-made and red hatthe Misses Mcc, pretty white cloth gowns, and large hats. Mies R. Young, in black; Miss Spragge, in green cloth, and chenille hat- the MLasesi Meek. Misses Kirkcaldie, Hannah, and many more. Amongst the gentlemen who sang were Messrs. Carr and Ross. * * * Miss E. Shannon is visiting friends in Ohristchurch. Continued on page 11.)

Miss F. Gilmer has returned from Olmstchureh. Miss J. McClatchie, Chrrstchuich, is at present her guest. • * * Mrs. Lockie entertained a number of friends at a very enjoyable euchre party and dance, at her residence, Majanbanks-street, on Friday last. The lucky prize winners were Miss Hannah (silver haar-pin box), Miss Mcc (silver chain pursei) and Messrs. Hendeison (silver hat brush) and B. Smith (a silver match-box). After euchre. a very delicious supper was enjoyed. The table was decorated with bowls of delicate pmk cosmos, and shaded lights. • • • Mrs. Lockie wore a handsome black brocade , Miss Lockie, black satin skirt and cream blouse , Miss L. Lockie, m cream silk , Miss A. Lockie, a dainty white gown. Some of the guests were Miss Mcc, in white, Miss M. Mcc, in black satin, and steel ; Miss Spragge, pale blue silk Miss Hannah, pale blue gown . and Miss E. Hannah, white , Miss Brown, white, and rose straps ; Miss G. Richardson, white silk. Miss E. Richardson w r as in black. Miss Howard (Auckland) wore black satin : Miss Blundell. pink and white foulard, and black velvet straps. • ♦ * Some of the gentlemen were Messrs. Henderson, Ward, Richardson, Smith, Fairohild, Pownall. Blundell, Hjormng, Allan, Williams, Harvey, Pickering, and Johnson. w * * ' The Whare,'' at Rona Bay, was the scene of a very happy function on Thursday evening last, the occasion being a farewell dinner tendeerd by some of his associates' at the whare to Mr. Ned Page, who has qualified for the '"Devil's Own." and intends establishing himself at Eketahuna. There were present Messrs. T. Page, Wills, Dodd, Exley, Ashcroft, and Williamson, and aifter ample justice had been done to the good things provided Mr. Page w as the reoipient of a handsome pair of toilet brushes. * * ¥■ Mr. Williamson made the presentation, with a happy little speech , and remarked on Mr. Page's many good qualities and attainments. He was a, prominent member of the Old Boys' Football Club, and was the main factor in organising the now prosperous Rona Bay Tennis Club. Both of these institutions will miss his genial presence sadly. His many friends here, while regretting their loss, wish that he may meet with every success in his new venture. (Continued on page 13.)

Stick to the People, it is but their due, Give them good value and they'll stick to you, So we have found it, wheievei we've been ; We have a big lead, to keep it we mean, In many a home we have saved much expense And still will continue foi yeais that aie hence. For bad coughs and colds, the stuff good and puie Is W. E. Woods' Gee at Peppermint Cdre.