Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume IV, Issue 168, 19 September 1903, Page 10

Social Gossip

By Christabel.

MRS. W. H. Rose and Mrs. j Rose gave a large and very enjoyable "At Home" at the residence of Mrs. Jack Rose, Lower Hutt, on Thursday afternoon The guests were invited to meet' Miss Rose, who is visiting her sisters-m law, and Miss Berta Greenfield, who has just returned from a visit to England. The day was beautifully fine, and many guests went out from town. Mrs. J. Rose's charming home was artistically arranged for the accommodation of the guests, tea being served in the dining-room, break-fasb-room, and also in the large entrance hall. * * * The tables were prettily decorated with purple anemones and violets m silver bowls, on a centre-piece 01 liberty silk of preen, shaded to a soft yellow tint. The rooms were lavish^ decorated with flowers, and sweet with the scent of violets. In the hall were some handsome arum lilies. During the afternoon some very excellent music was enjoyed. Miss GreenneW, who has been studying with one of tine best masters in England, sang charmingly. Mrs. Wyhe and Miss. Burnett also gave great pleasure with their songs, and Miss Kirkcaldie played a solo. Mrs. J. Rose received m a smart gown of lettuce-green canvas, over silk, trimmed with silk embroidery, and over the bodice was worn a dainty coffee coat. Mrs. H. Rose wore a pretty cream silk gown, with a beautiful hand-painted liberty scarf draped across the blouse. Miss Greenfield wore an English gown of blue canivas, over lilac silk a lilac belt and collar, and the skirt and coatee were smartly made with tabs of blue canva finished with string-coloured motifs. Miss

Rose looked handsoma in a lovely blouse of cream satin, much trimmed with Paris lace and herringbone insertion, and a graceful cream voile skirt. Amongst the guests were Mrs. Riddiford wearing a handsome black cloth costume, Miss Riddiford in nale grey canvas, over blue silk, and a white ye - ,et pictuie hat. Miss Cam-uell (Christohurch^ wore a dark grey gown, and black hat, Mrs. G. Pearce , in vieux rose frieze, and a black hat Mrs Fitchett was handsomely "owned in black oloth, with touches of padd-o-reen Mrs. Stafford was m a smart costume of iron-grey zibeiine, with stoles of Oriental embroidery. Mrs. Treadwell wore black and whit©, Mrs. (Dr.) Mason, a handsome dark-grey frieze piped with green, and a black picture hat , Mrs. Wyhe, a pretty canvas gown, smartly strapped with green, sealskin coat, and black hat Mrs. Dutlue was in black silk. Mrs. J. Duthie wore pale green zibeiine, relieved with insertion. * » * Mrs. MacEwen was in rose red, with a sealskin coat, and becoming hat. Mrs. Purdy wore alight grey Russian costume, Mrs. Leighton. in red, Mrs. Bristowe, a brown costume, and sealskm coat , Mrs. C. Tringham, a very prett^ green costume, handsomely embroidered. Mrs. Buxnes wore a ereen costume, and black picture hat , Miss Pearson, a well-out gown of ivory cloth, and a black picture hat. Mrs. Scales had on a black gown, and sealskin coat, Mrs. 0. S. Watkins, darkgrey frieze Russian gown; Mrs. Pearson, in vieux rose zibeiine , Mrs. Simpson, black p-own; Mrs. W. Blundell, a pretty light-green tweed, with stringcoloured insertion, and a black picture hat. * * Miss MacGregor wore a navy costume, and hat with tips. Miss M. MacGregor wore dark grey. Miss Seed was m a stylish black gown, and picture hat: Miss M. Burnett, in red- Miss M. Blundell, a green cloth costume. Miss Macintosh wore blue; Miss Gilmer, a very pretty dark blue costume, and green and blue hat ; Miss Patrick (Dunedin), black skirt, black and white coatee, and picture hat; Miss Ootter (Auckland), cream serge costume and black hat. Mrs. and Miss Allan, Mrs. and Miss Paterson, the Misses Eliott, Mrs. Bunny Missea Stafford, Miss K. Kirkcaldie, and Mrs. (Dr.) Gilmer were also present. * * * Mrs. Rhmd has returned from a short visit to Dunedin. where she was the guest of Mrs. W. H. Reynolds.

Miss Truman left by the Wainui, on Saturday, for Greymouth, on a visit to her niece, Mrs. C. J.. Styche. She anticipates being away several weeks. * * * On Friday last, the Misses Stuart gave a "kitchen tea" as a farewell for Miss Reid, whose marriage wth Mr. Strang is shortly to eventuate. In addition to the fun caused by the presentation and unwrapping of "pots and pans," the guests were entertained by a competition, "Transposed Words." Miss Erne Stafford proved herself an adept at pressing, and received the first prize a silver-mounted soent bottle. Miss Simpson ,as "ninner-up," also received a pretty prize. * * * Miss Stuart received, wearing a very pretty pale blue canvas voile, over silk, and her sisters wore 1 soft silk and lace blouses and dark skirts. Miss Reid was gowned in dark blue voile, relieved with lace. A dainty tea was served in the dining-room, and the table decorations consisted of daffodils prettily arranged on a silk centre. * • * Some of the guests were • The Misses Stafford, Macintosh. Simpson, Green (Timaru), Butt, M. Blundell, L. Ewen, Waldegrave, 0- Smith, Webb-Bow en (Nelson), A. Kennedy, Watson, Edwin, and Brewer. * * * An engagement has been announced between Miss Aileem Riddiford, eldest daughter of the late- Mr. Riddiford, of Hawera, to her qpusin, Mr. Willis, of Palmerston. * * * Mrs. and Miss Flanagan, who have just returned from Australia, are at S resent staying at "The Mansions." lisa Flanagan has been studying hard at singing, and her voice has greatly improved. Her marriage with Mr. Legge, son of Colonel Legge, Tasmania, takes place early next year. *■ * * A merry party of self-invited guests spent a pleasant evening at the residence of Mrs. T. Hislop, on Saturday evenang. The "surprise" was a genuine one, but a warm welcome soon made the young people "glad they had come," and dancing made the midnight hour arrive all too soon. Amongst the guests were: Misses Rita and E. Simpson, Waldegrave, B. and W. Miles, Gibbes, Rhind Griffiths, Blundell, L. Croxton (Christchurch), O. Kember, M. Blundell, Howard, G. Riley, Macintosh E. Watson, R. Butt, and Messrs. Hjorring, Swanston, Arbor, Robertson, Blundell, G. Macintosh and Prouse.

Miss Babington (Christchurch) is staying with Miss Partridge, for a few days. Miss Shepherd (Auckland) is at present the guest of Mrs. Huntley Eliott, Lower Hutt. * * * Mrs. Kanes "toast party," for Miss Gibbes, was very jolly ,and greatly enjoyed by the fortunate young guests. Cards were played for an hour or two, ' and a delicious "sit-down" supper was decorated with horseshoes of white and gold flowers in compliment to the guest of the evening. At supper-time the prize for the most original and appropriate toast was won by Mr. Harbottle. * * * A very wedding was quietly celebrated at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, on Tuesday September 15th, when Isabel, the elder of Captain Bendall'spretty daughters, was married to Mr. B. Richards, cf Messrs. Turnbull and Co. The ceremony was performed bv the Rev. T. H. Sprott, in. the presence of many friends. ihebride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome gown of white silk, with encrustations of lace. A pretty wreath of orange blossoms was worn under the long tulle veil, and she carried a shower bouquet of lovely flowers. Her gift from the bridegroom was a beautiful crescent of diamonds and sapphires. * * * Miss Edith Bendall was chief bridesmaid, and wore a gown of cream cloth, strapped with satin, and a large hat of ivory straw, trimmed with pink roses. Her pretty p^arl crescent brooch was the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Kathleen Kin^ (niece of the bride) was also an attendant, daintily clad in silk with a large white embroidered hat^ Mr. Walter Holmes acted as best man r and Mr. 0. Bendall as groomsman. * * * Mrs. Richards wore a lovely gown of dove-grey cloth, strapped with a darker shade, and a toque en suite. Mrs. Bendall wore a very handsome gown of black silk grenadine, relieved with white. Mrs. J. King wore a black tailor-made, and black and white hat. Many lovely wedding gifts were received, including some beautiful Indian lace, the gift of the bridegroom's mother who is visiting New Zealand at present. Later, Mr. and Mrs. B. Richards left for Pigeon Bush, Mrs. Tringham having kindly placed her residence at their disposal for the honeymoon. On their return, they will reside at Seatoun. (Continued on page 11.)

Miss Reid has invited a number of guests to a farewell tea, on Thursday afternoon, the 17th mst. * • • An engagement lately announced in England, that will be interesting to New Zealanders, is that of the Hon. Rupert E. C. L. Gumness, C.M.G., eldest son of Lord Iveagh, and Lady Gwendoline Florence Mary Onslow. eldest daughter of the Earl of Onslow, President of the Board of Agriculture, and formerly Governor of New Zealand. * * * The Misses F. and L. Brandon were the guests of friends at Manawatu, for the golf tournament. * * * The engagement has recently been announced of Mr. Philip Wright, Invercargill, son of Mr. J. T. Wright, and Miss Fay Stocker, daughter of Archdeacon Stocker, Invercargill. * • - From Otaki comes a description of a very successful ball, given in aid of the Hospital funds, held on September 2nd. The managing committee was as follows. — Mesdames Chorley, Costello, Clay, Freeman, Moßeath, Simcox, and, Miss Sealey. Mr. Ben Ling acted as lion, secretary. The ball was thoroughly enjoyed, visitors coming from Manakau, Te Horo. Ohau, Waikanae, and Paraparaumu, and the committee received many well-deserved congratulations. The hall was tastefully decorated, and looked gay and picturesque, for many wore fancy costumes. Several musical items were introduced and greatly appreciated. * * * Mrs. D'Ath, who has not sung before an Otaki audience for some time, was especially successful, and was enthusiastically encored. Master H. Becker was also a favourite, and captivated the audience with his clever dance. The Misses I. Wallace, Hurley, McLeland, Kibblewhite, and Messrs. Lancaster and Adams also contributed songs, and the Otaki Orchestra played several selection®. A delicious supper was provided by the ladies, and much enIn evening dress I noticed Mrs. D'Ath, wearing a graceful gown of white silk. Mrs. Costello looked well in amber satin, Mrs. Clay, blue silk and net; Mrs. Raw son. black satin, Mrs. Coventry, handsome black gown, and red roses. Mrs. Wilson (Levin) wore black net and silk ; Mrs. Simsox, black silk gown. Mrs. Kibblewhite, black silk, with yellow daffodils on corsage; Miss Hickev, amber satin and chiffon , Miss McKenzie (Levin), pretty white silk, and pink roses; Miss Hurley (Manakau), white silk. Miss Kibblewhite wore a soft silk gown much trimmed with lace, and a rod chiffon chou. with lons ends. • Mrs. Mcßain (Manakau) pretty pink silk. * * * The following guests wore fancy costumes, many of which were strikingly handsome Miss Eva Hurley, ''Indian Huzzar" , Miss Sandilands "Belle of New York", Miss McKoerg. "Greek Slave" Miss Almao "Powder and Patches" Mrs. Rowell, "Red Riding Hood" Miss Anderson "Koko for the Hair", Miss Lottie Bills, "Flower Girl" , Miss A. Carmont, "Romp" Mrs. Byron Brown, "New Zealand" , Miss Maud McCleland. "Carmen" Miss Bunting. "Spanish Dancing Girl , Miss Sim 9. "Powder and Patches" Miss R.obinson, "Spanish Girl" , Miss Helen Whitehorn, "Music " * * * Miss Simcox looked well as a "Gaiety Girl" ; Mrs. Wise, "Siamese Lady" Miss Logan, "Gipsy" , Miss Annie Wilson, "Japanese Lady" , Miss Daisy Bills, "Camellia" ; Miss Elaine Simcox, "Fisher Girl", Miss Carry Brown "Gipsy" . Miss Noble, "Colmans Mustard" Miss Kate Cracen, "Granny", Mrs. Mcßeat, "Nurse." Mr. M. Simcox represented ~- ' Afghan" • Mr. S. Simcox "The Mad Hatter", Mr P. Freeman, "Cricketer" • Mr. E. Brown, "Jack Tar" , Mr. C. R. Kirk, "Naval Officer." • * * A delightful little dance was given in the Sydney-street Hall, bv the Wellington Football "Club, on Thursday last. The committeemen are to be congratulated upon the success 1 of their first ball, and may rest assured the second will be looked forward to with much pleasure. The smaller rooms and stage were tastefully arranged, and furnished for sitting-out, and the hall was hung with flaps. The music was provided bv Mr. Fleming's orchestra, and Mr. Godber was responsible for a splendid sunper. The tables, laid in the frymnasium, were decorated with lovely flowers. * * • Amongst the guests were- Mrs. C. Richardson, wearing a becoming crown of black lace, over satin: Miss Girlie Richardson, in the daintiest of white chiffon gowns. Miss 0. Member was in ivory white silk. Miss E. Bendall wore a very pretty white net over satin, and clusters of violets. - Miss

Travers wore a becoming black velvet dress and a touch of blue. Miss Spicer was in heliotrope silk, with a coffee coat of lace. Miss Pownall ware black, Mrs. Meadows, handsome ivory brocade; Miss Meadows, in t>ale yellow silk. Miss Marchant wore a pretty black gown, and lace collar, Mrs. Kreeft, a pretty brocaded sdk ; Miss K. Kirkcaldie, pale pink silk, and lace. Miss 0. Kirkcaldie was wearing ivory net, and bebe ribbon. Mrs. Rudman looked graceful in black satin, and a deeo lace collar. The Misses Ashbolt wore pretty tucked sdk gowns ; Miss West, in old gold silk, Miss Hannah, white net and bebe ribbon, over satin. Miss Richardson was m black ; Miss W. Richardson, ivory net • Miss Spragge wearing black; Miss K. Blundell, a pretty gown. * * * Some of the gentlemen, were Messrs. Brodie Burnett, Pownall, E. Richardson Vaughan, Rudman, Ashbolt Eember, Liddle, MoLeod, Mometh Ward, Brown, and Guy. (Continued on page 13.)

On Saturday afternoon nearly tvio hundred guests -were entertained by the Hon. C. H. and Mrs. Mills at a Parhamentaj-y "At Home," those piesent including members of both Houses of the Legislature, the ' Hansard" s~aii, and Press, and their wives. The guests were warmly welcomed by the hospitable host and hostess, who with the Misses Mills, proved untiring in their kind attentions to each guest. Miss Webb, a niece of Mrs. Mills, assited her cousins in entertaining Minifies Band was stationed in the garden, and played delightfully. Tea, with every imaginable dainty, was served m the dining-room. The table looked exceptionally pretty with scarlet anemones and scarlet shaded lights softened with trails of foliage. Some excellent music was enj-^ed during the afternoon. Songs were sunf by Miss Mills, Mrs. Hanan, Mrs. B. Wilson, and Messrs. Mills, Duncan, and R. Robertson, and Mrs. Malcolm Ross and Mr. Marcus 1 Marks recited. Mrs. Baillie played several pianoforte solos beautifully. J * * * Mrs. Mills wore a handsome black brocaded silk gown , Miss Mills, black crepe^de-chine , Miss B. Mills, black voile skirt, cream silk blouse , Miss 0. Mills, pink silk blouse, and black skirt • Miss Grace Mills, pretty silk blouse and voile skirt. Mrs. , Seddon was handsomely pwvned in black silk voile, relieved with white lace . Miss May Seddon, in biscuit cloth, and a picture hat. Mrs. F. Dyer wore a sealskin coat, grey gown, and black picture hat. # * * Other guests were Lady Steward, handsomely gowned in black , Mrs. Moss Davis (Auckland), handsome black canvas over silk, and black and white toque. Mrs. Badhe wore a black silk gown, and pretty bonnet. Mrs. Louisson was in a pretty light voile gown, and hat with blue. , Mrs. Barber wore a violet cloth gown ,and hat to match. * * * Mrs. Baume wore a pale pink velvet gown, with black hat and ostrich tips; Mrs. Ell, grey voile ; Mrs. Spragg, black cloth . Miss Sprang, cream sei-o-e, and nretty blue hat, Mrs. Sidey, cream silk voile , Mrs. Ben. Wilson, grey, and pale q;reen hat Miss Webu Dale pink blouse, black voile skirt • Miss Ronayne, black skirt., cream blouse ; Mrs.

Thompson, black silk, ha,t with pink roses, Miss C. Smith, blue, and a blue hat. Miss Webb-Bcra en, in black costume, and black hat. * * * A letter from Bulls tells me of a very delightful dance which was given theie by a committee of ladies, on September Bth. A great deal of trouble was taken over the decorations, for the hall was simply a bower of greenery, hanging baskets of coloured flowers and trailing plants adding much to the charming effect. The floor was in good order and the music excellent. * * * A great many handsome dresses were worn. Mrs. Keiller looked well in white, Mrs. D. Riddiford, black lace, over white satin ; the Misses Wilson pale pink, with ecru insertion , Mrs. Owen (Wanganui), a lovely white lace dress: Miss Dalrymple, in white. Miss M. Willis, white silk; Miss R/oss, black satin. The Misses Smith wore soft white silk gowns. * * ■» Mrs. J. Ormond (Hawke'sßay) wore a A^ery pretty gown of heliotrope silk, slightly relieved with tiny black velvet bows ; Miss Keiller, handsome w hite a soft grey silk ; Miss Earle (Wanganui), a becoming shade of pink, Mrs. Barlthrop, black lace over white, with trails of crimson roses. Mrs. Levett wore black ; Mrs. Taverner, a lovely dress of the palest green brocade. Miss Graham w^ore white; Mrs. Holmden, black brocade, Miss Holmden, soft pmk gown. * * ■* The Marton races were to have taken place on Wednesday and Thursday, but, owing to the weather, they were< postponed. Thursday and Friday were beautifully fine, and a great crowd assembled on the new racecouise, which is m every way most satisfactory. Some very smart gowns weie worn bv the visitors. * * # As a small recognition of the great pleasuie Mr. Fleming has given by supplying such very good dance music winch has been a feature of many of the balls this season, and also for his unfailing courtesy in playing extras a number of dancing men are subscribing towards a gift which will probably be presented to Mr. Fleming at one of the dances shortly coming off.

The last of Miss Koch's assemblies comes oft on Wednesday, 23rd inst., and a return dance is being arranged, to take place aboavb the end of the man tli. * -fThe High School Old Girls' Association is arranging a concert, to take place in the Sydney-street Schoolroom, on Monday, September 28th. A most entertaining and varied programme has been arranged. Thcie is much to learn m the ait of advertising, and an advertisement w hich is both original and effective is not the easiest thing in the world to design. Te Aro House, in this w eek's Laxce, advertise their nev. spring goods in a most attractive and novel manner, the figures standing out well from a background of lettermg. The -whole page stnkes the eye," which is the first and foremost object of an advertisement. * » On Wednesday last week, Mrs. Masters gave a very enjoyable "kitchen tea," at Emsleigh, Pirie-street, for Miss Whitton, who is shortly to be married to Mr. Haj'lock. The presents were numerous, and included almost every requisite utensil for a kitchen. Dainty afternoon tea was served in the diningroom, and was much appreciated. During the afternoon, songs were very -well rendered by Miss Marie Youngj and pianoforte solos by Miss Young. * * * Mrs. Masters leceived m a handsome grey voile gown. Amongst the guests were Mrs. Radchffe. Mrs. Tyerman, Mrs. Warnock, Mrs. De Mey, Mrs. Pollock, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. L. Jordon. Mrs. Young, Mrs. Newenham and Misses Whitton, Tyerman, Evans, Goldsmith, Briggs. *A. Briggs, Young, and M. Young.