Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume IV, Issue 170, 3 October 1903, Page 10

Social Gossip

By Christabel.

RATHER a cute idea was introduced lately by an energetic girl down South. She was very hard at work arranging a stall for a bazaar, and wishing to enlist the services of her girl friends, issued 1 a large number of invitations to a "tea," and each was invited to bring "a gift to the value of 6d," to help the stall along. The hostess gave a prize for the prettiest sixpenny worth. In this way half the worry and responsibility was taken off the hostess's shoulders, for true it is that "every little helps." * * • The American craze for initials and monograms is once more being introduced on outside garments. When indulged in with taste and care, it is a quaint and pretty idea. Clever fingers can make a set of cambric stock collars and cuffs with 1 the initial coming: directly in the centre of the collar-band. The design for these monograms is distinctive, the modish girl confining her work to one particular colour, using different sizes for the various articles, including stationery, handkerchiefs, underwear, and even sunshades. * * # I noticed a collar ornamented in this way on a stranger last week. It was a vandyked white cape collar, worn with a cornflower blue canvas dress, and ou the centre tab was embroidered the wearer's monogram in cornflower blue silk. Ido not know that it was rtartioularly effective, but it had the merit of novelty.

The idea is said to have originated by the pretty girl members of some club wearing white cloth blouses with the monogram w orked in pale bLue silk on the smaat little handkerchief pocket, which was conveniently placed in fiont of the 'shirt waist." * * * Another American levival, that is said to have caught on surpnsingly, is tihe seventeenth century "beauty spot." The smart set in America, following the lead of pretty Miss Alice Roosevelt, now appear with a little black patch located so as to enhance some pretty feature of their faces. *• * # An exchange says that "Panamas must be lmnorted by the thousand at the rate they are appearing about town," but this authority also remarks that ow ing to their becoming so popular the "smart" dressers no longer wear them. * # * A very jolly euchre party was given by Mrs. C. H. Mills on Wednesday last, quite sixty guests being entertained. The prizes were won by Miss May Seddon and Miss I. Blundell, a>nd Messrs. R. Robertson and G. Prouse. After a delicious supper, laid out in the diningroom some excellent music was enjoyed. Misses' Webb, Moss-Davis, Kirkcaldie, and Messrs. Webb-Bow en and Robertson contributing. * » # Mrs. Mills received, wearing a handsome blaok brocaded silk gown. Miss Mills wore ivory mervedleux, and pink roses. Miss B. Mills was wearing a pretty cream gown. Miss 0. Mills wore pale pink silk ; Miss Grace, a black satin gown and lace collar. Amongst the guests were • Misses Seddon, Macintosh, Webb, Prouse, MacGregor, Logan, C. Smith, Webb-Bowen, Marchant, Kember, Ronayne, Tregear, MossDavis (Auckland), I. Blundell, Huncie, Kirkcaldie, and Messrs. Haselden, Spencer, Hjorring, Wilson, Crowe, James Harbottle, Blundell, Rhind, Prouse, and Thompson. # * * A pretty wedding was quietly solemnised on Wednesday, September 9th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Wellington South, when Mr. Francis

Samuel Birch Has united to Miss Margaret Emma How an, daughter of Mr. How an, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. C. Oliver, in the piesence of many fnends and relations. The bride, who was given aw a-" bv her father, looked exceedingly pretty in her wedding gown of ivoiy silk, with the orthodox veil and oranse flowers, and carried a shower bouquet of w hit© blossoms * * ■* Her attendants w ere the Misses Ethel How an (sister of the bride) and Isabel Birch (sister of the bridegroom), who were similarly attired in white silk lustre gowns trimmed with ecru laoe, and carried harse-shoe bouquets of w nite flowers Mr. W. Cameron was best man. The bnde received many handsome weddiiig gifts'. Her travelling costume was of blue cloth with straws of silk and a pretty hat to match. * * * The dance organised by a committee of gentlemen as a return to the High School Old Girls' Association, was excellently managed, and proved one of the most enioyable of the year. It was held in the Sydney-street Hall, on Friday last, and about one hundred and eighty guests were present. The supper was splendid, and Mr. Fleming surpassed himself, so excellent was 1 the music and the extras, played by Misses Putnam and Kirkealdie, and Mr. Fleming, were all encored. * * * The chaperones were Mesdames J. P. Firth, J. BlundeU, J. M. Batham, H. Gilmer, and Mcc, and the committee Messrs. E. BlundeU, B. Devine, H. Gill G. Holmes, A. A. Mcc, K. Morpeth. H. Hope P. H. Putnam, P. PyeSmith. Some of the quests were Misses Marofoant, M. Marchant, W aidegrave, MacGre<?or, Smith. Webb-Bowen, Y. Willis, E. Holmes, Wix, Putnam, Lambert, C. Lambert Pearson, Mcc, Sanderson, 0. Mills, E. Mills, Kirkcaldie, Gilmer, Hannah, Henderson, De Castro, Sprasg, BlundeU, Roskruge, Taylor, Wiggins, Prouse, Asihbolt, Richardson, and Warburton. * * -XAn interesting little function, of a truly Bohemian nature, took place at Mr. Fred. Ward's bungalow, Wiritoa,

Muntai, on Saturday last, to commemorate the departure of Mr. E. F. Pasley, for Palmerston, and also to remark upon his sterling qualities as an allround good fellow . On behalf of the coterie, Mr. Roley Robinson presented' Mr. Pasley with a handsome travelling bag, as a slight token of the esteem in \\ hich he is held. * * itMany interesting little musical itemsand speeches graced a very merry evening, foremost amongst which was the speech of the evening, by Mr. Fred Hjornn^, terminating a little gatherins; which will long remain in the memones of its participants. Among those present were Messrs. Slundell, Harvey. Harbottle, Hjorring, Griffiths, Letham, Liddle. R. Robertson, Smith, Swanston, Ward, and Watts. * * * A large and fashionable assemblage wis present at the church, of theSaoredi Heart on Thursday afternoon to witness the marriage of Mr. Walter Strang r Palmerston North, one of tihe trio of brothers who have become so; well known through their skill at polo, and Miss Jessie Reid, third daughter of Mr. Nicholas Reid, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father O'Shea, assisted by the Rev. Father Lewis. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a very beautiful gown of ivory duchess satin. The skirt was trained, and fashioned with panels of exquisite lace, which, being of a deeper shade, looked very rich and handsome on the satin. Chiffon, prettily shirred, formed a tiny hip yoke, and from there fell softly to the hem, which was 1 finished with three narrow flounces of the same soft material. * * * Two handsome panels of laoe relieved; the beautifully-out, but otherwise plain, train, and from the lace a chiffon sash was draped, ending with a large rose. The pretty bodice, with a tucked, transparent yoke and bolero, muoßj trimmed with the same handsome insertion, was fastened with a chiffon rose and ends. The sleeves were most picturesque, being bell-shaped of satin to tlhe elbow, and under this deep puffs of chiffon were drawn into a deep ouff of lace. This gown, which was

undoubtedly one of the most charming ever seen in Wellington was made by Miss Watson, at Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains. A becomingly-arranged coronet of orange blossoms was w o-rn under the long tulle veil, and the bride carried a shower bouquet Her only jewels were a pearl necklet and pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. * * * The bridesmaids were much admiied as they stood behind the pretty bride, and their frocks were graceful in the extreme. Miss Gertie Reid (a sister). two nieces (Misses Ethel Green and Dorothy Strang), and Miss H. LarfnU were the attendants, and the elder ones wore trained gowns of oream canvas voile, elaborately shirred and trimmed with ' beautiful lace motifs. The deep yokes of lace were relieved with, graduating bands of pale preen bebe velvet, fastened with pearls, and the same pretty shade was introduced in the long " vanderbilt cuffs of beautiful lace with which the shirred sleeves were finished. A folded sash of pale green satin ended at the back of the waist in a soft bow, and long ends fell to the edge of the train. Their large Trelawney hatsi of twine straw were wreathed with roses and pale green tulle, and they carried bouquets of pink flowers. Their gifts from the bridegroom were turquoise and gold brooches. The younger maids wore dainty white silk frocks, and white silk embroidered hats. * * * Mr. Walter Tteid acted as best man, and Mr. Howard Reid as groomsman. At the conclusion of the 1 ceremony, a reception was held, at the residence of the bride's parents. Mrs. Read received, wearing a very handsome gown of black duchess satin, relieved with lace and chiffon, and a Victorian bonnet, with violets and lace. Mrs. Green, the bride's eldest sister, wore a very pretty gown of vioLet voile, beautifully made, and effectively trrraed with hernng:boning in white si'k, and a large black hat with tips. Mrs. Allan Strang was beautifully gowned in ivory orepe-de-chine. trimmed \7ifh quantities of lovely point lace on the skirt, which was shirred. The lace formed handsome panels, and it was also effectively arranged on the graceful shoulder ca^elet. Insertion, threaded with moss-"reen bebe velvet, finished this smart toilette, and with it was worn, a black picture hat, with ostrich plumes. * ♦ * Mrs. J. Strang wore a smart gown of cieam voile, relieved with a piett^ 7 shade of green and a large white Dicture hat. Mrs. A. Reid wore a black canvas, with much lovely insertion, and a black hat with tips. Muss E. Stuart looked well in a bright blue frieze costume, with beautiful lace, and a black hat. Misses M. and N. Stuart wore gowns of smoke-blue silk voale, and pretty hats. Miss L. Eweoi wore cream, cloth, with pleated jacket, and white felt hat. Miss Simpson wore a very pretty and becoming costume of cream, canvas voile, with shirred skirt, and a black picture hat : Miss N. Rose, cieam serge gown, lovely lace collar, and black hat , Miss J. Skerrett, a oale blue gown.

A pretty wedding, of much interest, was solemnised at St. Peter's Church, on Wednesday, September 23rd, when Migs May Young, the second daughter of c-ne of our earliest settlers, the late Mr. Andrew Young, was married to Mr. Georcre Daley, of Christchurch. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. (Jr. P. Davys, in the presence of many friends cf the, popular bride. The bride was given away by her brother, and looked graceful and pretty in a lovely gown of ivory duchess satin, trimmed with Chantilly lace, which formed a quaint pelerine' capelet on the pouched bodice. The yoke was of tucked chiffon, and the sleeves, widened at the elbow, disclosed undeir-sleeves of chiffon, with wide, drooping puffs, and long transparent cuffs of tucked chiffon. They were original, and very pretty. The dainty embroidered veil was arranged over a wreath of orange blossoms, and a shower bouquet was carried. * * * The bridesmaids were Miss Ruby Young, Mies K. KirkcaMiei, and Miss Freda Goodman (a niece), and they ware very becoming gowns of cream canvas voile, elaborately shirred, and finished with motifs of the loveliest lace. Small pelerine oapes of lace, with ends falling almost to the hem of the skirts, were a novel and pretty finish to the bodices, which also had very graceful sleeves. They also wore straw Victorian bonnets, wreathed with roses and clouds of tulle, and carried picturesque bouquets. Mr Kerr (Christchuroh) acted as best man,, and Mr. J. Fleming was groomsman. At the conclusion of the ceremony the "Bridal March" was played by Dr. Fyfe, organist of St. Peter's. * ♦ • A reception was held by the bride's mother, when a number of guests were entertained at afternoon tea, and the many lovely gifts admired. The bride's present from the bridegroom was a handsome ring, and to the' maids he gave gold necklets, with pearl pendants. The bride went away in a gown o>l cream canvas cloth, with stoles of Oriental trrmmm<? and a very pretty hat. Mrs. Young wore a black brocaded satin gown, and a bonnet relieved with white. Many pretty gowns were worn bv the guests, amongst whom w ere Mrs Goodman, the, bride's sister, wearing black crepe-de-chine, and a black hat : Mrs. MacEwen, stylish cornflower blue canvae, with bands of Oriental trimming, and a becoming hat. * * * Mrs C. TnniSjham wore a pretty green costume, and smart straw hat , Mrs. C Richardson, black crene-de-chine gown,, and laige black hat Miss Seed wore ai pretty ivory voile gown, and black picture hat: Miss Scully, a smart gown of biscuit voile, with a touch of turquoise blue. Miss Luckie was wearingblack, relieved with Pans lace. Other euests were The Misses Kirkcaldie, Petitt, Pownall, Hannah, Lockie, and McGuire. Miss Young's wedding gow n was one of the many successful dresses lately made by Mkss Watson, at Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains'. (Continued on page 13 )

A charminof tea was given, on Fnday last, by Mrs. and Mass Riley, when the guest of the day was Miss Violet Rawson. The daintiest of teas, with most sweets, was laid in the diningroom, the table being decorated, in "compliment to the pretty bridie-elect, with quantities of violets and violet anemones, interspersed with horseshoes of violets and yellow flowers. A clever competition was arranged. Cards bearing a silver horse-shoe, with a tiny violet tucked in one corner, were given to guests, with the request to 'draw a rooster." * * * Miss Morna Fell proved the best artist, and won the first prize. On the other side, one was required to write the best advertisement for a husband. This was a most amusing competition, and gave scope for originality and genius. Miss Waldegrave's advertisement was extremely neat, and won first prize "Wanted, a muscular young man, to remove an elderly female from the dusty shelf of spmsterhood." ♦ » * Mrs. Rdey w ore a black voile gown ; Miss Riley, a pretty book muslin, with a fichu collar edged with Valenciennes lace. Miss Rawson looked exceedingly pretty in a graceful skirt of black voile, tucked far down, and having a deep, accordeon-pleated flounce, trimmed with silk insertion. The blouse, of black crepe-de-ohine, had a yoke of silk and herring-bone, and handkerchief frills edged with applique finished the sleeves. With this was worn a plateau hat of golden straw, wreathed with wild flowers. Miss Olive Rawson wore a white cloth skirt, and crepe-de-chine blouse, large blue silk hat. # * * Miss Finch Avas in cigar-brown cloth. Miss Mildred Fell wore a siage-green tailor-made, Miss Christine Smith, pastel blue cloth. Miss Morna Fell wore blue frieze, Miss Waldegrave, white, and a hat With flowers; Miss M. Waldegrave, in cream voile, Miss I. Nelson, in blue frieze. Miss I. Stafford wore red ; Miss E. Stafford, cream cloth. Miss MaoGregor wore royal blue; Miss 0. Fitzgerald, grey costume and white felt hat. Miss K. Fitzgerald wore blue , Miss E. Riddiford, black tailor-made . Miss F. Brandon,, black coat and skirt, red hat. Drs. Putnam

and Webster, and Messrs. Rhind, Arbor, Rawson, Kirkby, and Riley were also present. His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Ranfurly have issued invitations for a ball at Government House, on Wednesday, October 21st. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Riddiford have issued invitations for an "At Kome," at their residence, Lower Hutt, on Saturday afternoon next, the occasion being their silver wedding. * # * The engagement is announced of Mr. Sydney Levien, of Messrs. Tasker and Levien, Nelson, and Miss Leola Tabuteau, second daughter of Mr. J. Mohere Tabuteau, Wellington. * * * Another pretty wedding, which was celebrated on Wednesday, September 23rd was that of Mr. W. J. Ferkins, a member of the well-known firm of contractors, and Miss Minnie C. McLean, second daughter of Mr. W. McLean, of Wellington. The mairriage took place at the Wesley Church, Taranaki-street, the Rev. W. C. Oliver b«ing the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty trained gown of white silk and lace. Her tulle veil was arranged over a wreath of orange blossoms, and she earned a shower bouquet. * * * The bridesmaids were Misses E. McLean and Kate Duncan, and they wore dainty frocks of white silk, large white picture hats with chiffon strings, 'and carried bouquets of flowers. They also wore pretty gold broodhes, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. Fred. Ferkins acted as best man, and Mr. Fleming Ross as oToomsman. After the ceremony, a very large number of guests, including many well-known residents, were entertained at a sumptuous wedding breakfast in the New Century Hall, Kent Terrace. The honeymoon is being spent in the Rotorua district. * * * A navy-blue tailor-made was the bride's going-away costume, and with it she wore a pretty satin and lace vest, and a becoming hat. A large number of handsome wedding presents veire received, and many of the guests went up

to the bouse to inspect them. Mrs. McLean wore a handsome bla.ok gown, and a bonnet relieved with pink roses. Mrs. Ferkins also wore black, relieved with violets. Mrs. Godber wore a handsome black gown, Miss Godber, in brown and violet, a pretty combination, and a brown straw hat trimmed with violets. * * * Miss E. Godber wore a very pretty grass lawn dress-, deep lace oollair, and Victorian hat. Mrs. Moore wore a pretty black gown, relieved with white. Mrs. Fanning was also wearing black, relieved with jet. In the evening a very large number of young guests were entertained at the hall, and dancing was indulged in until am early hour. On the night preceding the wedding, the employees of Messrs. Ferkins were entertained at a smokei concert at Godber's looms. •* *• * Mrs. Donald Robertson entertained a large number of guests at a thoroughly enjoyable euchre party on Thursday last. The drawing and smoking rooms were arranged for cards, and a delicious supper was laid in the dining-room. Messrs. Ballance and R. Robertson entertained everyone with their songs. The prizes were wan by Misses Ward and Macintosh, and Messrs. Eiohelbaum and Owen. * * * Mrs. Robertson received in a pretty cream pleated ohifton, blouse, and black satin skirt. Some of the guests were • Miss Stafford, wearing black , Miss E. Stafford, m cream silk. Miss Butt wore black satin , Miss Tregear, pale blue muslin , Miss Macintosh, yellow silk , Miss E. Ward, pale green silk ; Miss Ledger, in cream silk , Miss Wheeler, black satin , Missi Ewee blue ; Miss Prouse, blue silk Miss Fraser, paJe green. * * -xMiss Danby wore cream silk , Miss Holmw ood cream silk gown , Miss Didsbury, pretty blue frock ; Miss E. Holmes, in white ; Miss Logan, blue . Miss Ross, pink silk , Miss Hoggard, white silk , Miss Fulton, black velvet , Miss Cameron, white silk; and Messrs. Owen Crowe, Gray, Didsbury, Tripe, Robertson, Holm wood, Ballance, Mackay, Ward, Captain Fulton, Messrs. Eichelbaum, Wylie, and Prouse. * * * Mrs. Herbert Rawson, who has always taken a great interest in the Aolangi Hockey Club, and in many ways encouraged them, received a gift, in the form of a silver-mounted travelling clock, from the girls. The presentation was made at a little "morning tea," arranged by Miss Simpson, the club's captain. * * * Mrs. Quick entertained a large number of guests at an enjoyable "At Home" at her pretty residence "Sanford," on Friday last. A band played on the lawn. The afternoon teai was most delicious, and the table decorations much admired. Mrs. Quick received, wearing a handsome black satin gown, with soft lace ruffles, and the Misses Quick wore ivory canvas* voile dresses, and folded sulk belts. * * ♦ The engagement has been announced of Mr. Gecrge Broad, now in Napier, and Miss Madge Hmdmarsh, eldest daughter of Mr. J. Hmdniarsh, Napier. * * * The Bishop cf Wellington and Mrs. Walhs entertained a large number of guests at the Sydney-street Schoolroom on Saturday afternoon, when many of the visiting clergy, here for the annual Synod, were present. The. hall had been tastefully decorated with gorse and yellow broom, and comfortably arranged with rugs chairs, etc. Tea., laid m the ante-room, was handed round to the guests, and an orchestra played very bright and pretty music. The guestsi w ere received by the Bishop and Mrs. Wallis, the latter wearing a pretty gow n of biscuit voile elaborately finished with coffee lace, and held a charming bouquet of flowers, the gift of the visiting clergy. * * * Amongst the many guests were Sir Wnlliam and Lady Russell, Lady Miller, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. F. Dyer, Rev. and Mrs. Sprott, Rev. T. and Mrs. Kaye, Rev. and Mrs. Steale^ Mr. and Mrs Coleridge, Mrs. Firth, Mrs. Easterfield, Mrs Powles and the Misses Powles Miss O. Fitzgerald, Miss B. Fitzgerald, Misses Skerrett, Mrs. J. Tripe, Mrs. and Miss Eeolesfield, Mrs. and Miss Hacon. ■* * * ilxss Pearson leaves bv the Mokoia on Satuiday, to catch the Orient liner Oruba, en loute for xaigland. She will leturn to Wellington about March next 3 ear * *■ # The opening of the boating season was as> usual, marred by the weatherclerk, who seems to take a fiendish delight in spoiling certain functaons* year after year. However, as His Excellency the Governor suggested the seven "lean years" are past, we will hope for good

luck m the future. Bad weather or good, there are many who annually attend the opening, and enjoy a chat and the nice hot tea provided. The races, unfortunately, were declared off, and it was the more disappointing, for crews representing various colleges were to Jiave raced, and some excitement was certain. A crew from the Rowing Club, in fancy attire, caused some fun, awd the Star Club Sandows and an amateur Tod Sloan on a frisky geegee, did much to enliven the proceedings. * ♦ # Lady Constance Knox and Viscount Northland came with the Governor, and the Hon. C. H. Mills and his daughters, Lady Osbome-Gibbes, the Misses Fell, Fitzgerald, Elliott, C. Smith, Webb-Bowem (Nelson), Bendali, Oswin, R. Stuart, Ottersctn, Harcaurt, Hacon, Wheeler, and Partridge were a few of those present. * • ♦ Everyone felt very sorry about Miss Rawson's wedding having to be postponed, on account of Mr. Duncans illness. However, he is quickly recovering, and it will probably come off on the Tuesday following the original date fixed. * * * A quiet little wedding took place on Thursday, 24th September, at the residence of Mrs. Harris, when Mr. W. MoGuire was married to Miss Maud Robin. The bride was attired in a pretty heliotrope gown, relieved with white, and her bridesmaids wore frocks of white silk. Mr. A. Harris was best man. Many wedding presents were received from various friends. The Rev. N. Hall was the officiating cleravman.