Social Gossip.

Free Lance, Volume IV, Issue 190, 20 February 1904, Page 8

Social Gossip.

By Christabel.

A MARRIAGE of more than usual mte est was solemnised at Auckland on Tuesday, February 9th, when Miss Aethelberta N. Edwards, daughter of His Honor Mr. Justice Edwards, was married to Mr. Charles A. Luxton Lonev of Sydney, son of Professor Loney, of Oxford England. The ceremony was performed at St. Paul's Church, by the most Rev. the Primate of New Zealand, Bishop Neville, assisted by Canon Nelson. * * * The bride entered the church accompanied by her father, by whom she was given away and looked extremely sweet and pretty in a lovely Parisian gown of oyster white glace. The underskirt was entirely veiled with Valenciennes lace, which again was strapped with wide graduating bands of satin-faced cloth the same delicate shade, the skirt being finished at the hem with a circular band of this material. The pretty bodice had a semi-transparenb yoke and deep collar of cloth and lace. The upper sleeves of cloth were finished with soft ruffles of chiffon, and with this was worn a charming hat of rose point lace, with one long white ostrich feather falling on the hair. She carried an exquisite shower bouquet, and wore the bridegroom's gift, a star pendant of diamonds. * * * Miss E. Muriel Edwards was the only maid of honour, and wore a ver- uncommon and pretty gown of pale blue China silk lawn, with insertions of drawn embroidery and tucks, and a large black hat. Her gift from the bridegroom was a pearl pendant. Mr. Fred Edwards was the best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the "Wedding March" was played by the organist of St. Paul's, and the bridal

paity and guests drove to "Glenalvon,"' where they were entei tamed by Mr. Justice and Mrs. Edwards at a very recherche wedding breakfast. * * * On Monday, Februaiy loth at St. PauLs Pro-Cathedral, the mamage was celebrated of Mass Maud Staples, youngest daughter of Mr. John Staples, Welhngtpn, to Mr. Arthur S. Clarke, Christchurch The cermony was performed by the Rev. T. H. Stealey, and the bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very becoming embroidered robe over glace. A wieath of orange flowers was worn under the long veil, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet. Her only bridesmaid was a cousin (Miss Alice Staples), who wore pale blue voile, much trimmed with lace, and a hat of Tuscan straw , swathed with pale blue, pink, and green leaves, and her bouquet was composed of lovely pink blossoms. Mr. A. Staples acted as best man. The honeymoon is being spent in the Manawatu district, and the bride's travelling gown was a navy blue tailor-made, smartly trimmed with emerald green velvet and lace. Her Tuscan hat was draped with green and blue shot tulle and cherries. Mrs. Staples, mother of the bride, wore a black voile gown, and rjretty black and amber bonnet Mrs. Vincent Meredith was gowned in white cloth, and wore a black picture hat. Miss Skerrett left on Thursday of this week for Monte Video, en route to the Argentine, where she will visit her brother. It is probable Miss Skerrett will visit England ere returning to the colony. Miss Julia Skerrett leaves next month on a visit to England. • * * Lady Ward has returned fiom a visit to Invercargill. On Saturday last the members of the Port Nicholson Yacht Club entertained a number of ~uests at Day's Bay. Leaving town by the Duchess, at halfpast two, they arrived lust in time to enjoy the delicious afternoon tea which had been prepared at the pavilion. Afterwards, games, etc., whiled away the time until their return home at 6'p.m. Amongst those present wereMr. Edward Mills (Commodore of the club), Mr. and Mrs. Bucholz and the Misses Elliott, Mrs. and Miss Wright, Mrs. and Miss Kane, and Mrs. and the Misses Laing:

Mi . <md Mrs. Cachemaille (nee Parkei) returned from their honeymoon last Wednesday. "■ *■ * Mr. Leonard Hales, son of Mrs. Hales, Oriental Bay, who is now studying dentistry at the Philadelphia College, has been most successful in his recent examination, and will probably return to New Zealand at the end of the yeai. * * * Before leaving for Edinburgh last Saturday, Mr. Frank Johnson, the popular young athlete, was the recipient of several presents. The members of the Star Boating Club, at at little gathenng, wished him good luck, and presented him with a handsome pipe and tobacco pouch, and from his "old boy" friends he received a pair of fine field glasses. * * * Miss Fanny MaeAneaney, of Auckland, was married on Wednesday last week, at the residence of Mr. Morley, Adelaide-road, to Mr. Samuel P. Hedifen, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Ainsworth, in the presence of the relatives. The bride was given away by Mr. W. Hedifen, and wore a becoming gown of grey voile, with veil and orange flowers. Her attendant, Miss Bird, was gowned in white slk. Mr. Hyde acted as best man After the ceremony, afternoon tea was served, and" the health of the bride and bridegroom toasted. Some very pretty and useful wedding gifts were received. * * * One of the prettiest w eddings which has eventuated for some time was celebrated at St. Paul's on Wednesday, February 10th, when Miss Mary Callaghan, one of the most popular girls of the Telephone Exchange, was married to Mr. Tom Gibson, of the Savings Bank Department, General Post Office. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. W. Callaghan, of the accountants' branch, General Post Office, and looked very handsome in a bridal gown of white silk, with the orthodox veil and shower bouquet. * * * Her bridesmaids, Miss Stavely and Miss Ethel Stavely, looked most charming in gowns of cream muslin, and black picture hats. Their bouquets were of choice gallardias, tied with chiffon streamers. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. C. Milton Price as best man, and Messrs. E. C. Peers and F. Lumsden Hare (the latter of the Cuyler

Hastings Dramatic Company) as groomsmen. # # * After the ceremony, a reception was held at the bride's residence, Tinakoriroad, where a large number of guests were entertained. Some of those present were Mesdames Stealey, Powles, Hislop, MacEwan, Earle, Brooke-Tay-lor, Hausmand, Misses Seed, Ingles, Van Staveren, Fitzgerald, Moir, West, Luckie, Upham, Truman. ♦ # * The presents were numerous and beautiful, and included a silver afternoon tea service from the staff of the Telephone Exchange, who gave the bride a farewell tea on the Sunday prior to her marriage. The presentation was made by Sir Joseph Ward. PostmasterGeneral, on behalf of the staff. One of the features was the toast of "The Telephone Girls," by Mr. Lumsden Hare, and responded to by Miss Van Staveren, in a very witty manner. The toast was enthusiastically drunk by the gentlemen present. The bride's travelling gown, was of navy blue voile, with cream lace vest over silk, a large collar to match, and a black hat. The honeymoon is being spent at Palmerston North. ■k * * Mr. and Mrs. Luxton Loney (nee Edwards) are at present staying at the Royal Oak Hotel. They leave for the Southern lakes next week, and later for Sydne-" where they will reside. * * • A wedding of interest to many in Wellington was quietly celebrated at Hawera on Tuesday, February 9th, when Miss Linda Koch, younger daughter of the late Mr. A. Koch, of Wellington, was married to Mr. W. A. Webster, bank manager. Hawera. The ceremony took place from the residence of Mr. Jack Koch, and afterwards the guests, who were the near relations, were entertained at afternoon tea. * * The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. August Koch, and looked extremely pretty and graceful wearing a gown of soft white silk, with many frills and tucks. Her veil was arranged over a becoming wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet. The little bridesmaids were her nieces, the Misses Linda and Brenda Koch, who looked dainty and picturesque in frocks of white silk, with large poke bonnets of lace straw, trimmed with white chiffon and ribbon, and carried large bunches of pink sweet peas. They each received a gold neck chain, with heart

pendants, from the bridegroom, who gave his bride a very handsome gold watch and chain. Mr. Webster was attended by Mr. Grey, of Hawera. * * * The Cathedral Napier, was the scene of an extremely pietty wedding on Thursday, February 11th, when Miss Lome Kettle, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kettle, Napier, was married to Mr. S. Pickard-Hawkms, England. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. L. Tuke. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very lovely, gowned in ivory duchess veiled with chiffon and real lace. The bodice, with transparent yoke and graceful chiffon sleeves, was also draped with lovely lace. The long tulle veil was worn, over a wreath of orange bossoms, and her exquisite bouquet was composed of orchids and stephanotis. **-■"■ The bridesmaids were Miss Audrey Kettle, Miss May Coleman, and Miss Violet Gilbertson, who wore very dainty gowns of white silk muslin over glace, with insertions of lace and soft turquoise silk sashes. Their gifts from the bridegroom were brooches set with turquoise and pearls. Mr. Yon Tempsky Kettle acted as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony, a few intimate friends and relations were entertained at afternoon tea. * ~ * The bride's travelling gown was extremely smart and becoming, of royal blue cloth with deep collar of ivory satin lace. Tiny bright-green, tassels finished the coat, and her hat of royal blue straw was trimmed with quantities of double violets and their leaves. Charming and valuable wedding gifts were received. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins leave in March for England, where it is their intention to reside. * * * Miss MacTavish, who has been visiting Miss Twigg, Petane, Hawke's Bay. has returned to Wellington. * * * Although the unfavourable elements last Wednesday evening; put down the playful proclivities of the dazzling searchlight of the Navals' camp at Mahanga Bay. and damped the soul-de-stroying 'kazoo band of the battalion camp at Seatoun, another section of the residents effected a complete surprise on the denizens of the "Kiosk." Mr and Mrs. Robt. Hearn, who are about to flee to other climes on pleasure bent, laid down their arms, and lemoved their floor cloth with enviable grace, and cards and cake, interspersed with song and story soon came on the scene, the items from the Misses Bentley and Mr. E. Blundell being very soothing. * * ■* The supper party, in charge of Mrs. Doughty, were congratulated on having

carried all bcfoie them x despite the lain filtering through the sandwiches, and hei chief scouts — the Misses McKenzie and Bock — lendeied excellent assistance, aided by Bugler "Uncle" Mackie. Mr. Hearn, in replying to the toast of bon voyage to himself and Mrs. Hearn, proposed by Mr. F Pownall, said he was leaving many very pleasant memories behind him of good times they had had since first invading the district, and would come back pleased with the knowledge that any little efforts he had perpetrated to promote the welfare of the residents had been so greatly appreciated. "Lights out" was sounded all too soon, and barricades were re-erected to block the rambles of the midnight mustang. Mrs. Schultz, who has been visiting her relations in Wellington, left for Australia by the Victoria.