Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume IV, Issue 193, 12 March 1904, Page 8

Social Gossip

By Christabel.

ON Tuesday, March Ist, Mrs. T. X Macdonald, who has but lately returned from a visit to England, was the honoured guest at a ''welcome home," tendered to hex by the members of the Women's Social and Political League. The gathering took olace at the New Centuiy Hall, and amongst the guests weie The Premier and Miss Seddon, Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, Hon. C. H. Mills, Mrs., and the Misses Mills, and Mrs. Frank Dyer- A telegram was read conveying Mis. beddon's regrets at her absence, and wishing everyone a pleasant evening. Mrs. G. S. Moore, secretary to the League, then read the text of an illuminated address, which was afterwards presented to Mis. Macdonald by Sn Joseph Ward. The lecipient acknowledged the gift and good wishes which accompanied it, and the Hon. T K. Macdonald expressed thanks on behalf of his wife. The stage had been very tastefully arranged as a drawing-room, and the hall for dancing, so, m a short time, the scene was very animated and gay. Several musical items were contributed during the evening by Miss Hawthorne and Messrs. Volkmann and McComish. * * * Mrs. T. K. Macdonald was wearing a very handsome gown of black brocade and chiffon. Miss M Seddon also wore black. Lady Ward wore a lovely gow n of black pleated chiffon , Mrs Frank Dyer, handsome black brocade , Miss Vera Macdonald, white glace, with overdress of net and pearls. Mrs J F E. Wright had on a black ?oivn, relieved with lovely lace Miss Wright, pale blue frock. Mrs. Stevenson were black merveilleux. ♦ * * Mrs. Moore (secietavv) was in black brocade and lace , Miss Moore Dale blue merveilleux , Mrs Ester, black satin; Mrs. Laura Fp-en (Ameiici)

black meiveilleux, Miss Stagnall (America), black skirt and cieam satin blouse. Mrs. Hamilton woie black crepe de chine , Mrs. Bennett, black silk and white, Mis. Truman, black biocade, Mis. Ward, black satin; Miss Tester, handsome black net and silk gown , Miss E. Tester, pale pink silk , Miss laddie, cieam silk Miss Barnes, white silk, Miss Broadhuist, blue and cieam s Ik. Mrs. Weiss (vice-piesident) was wearing b ack satin and violets; Mrs. Barr, black net, crimson flowers, Mrs. Jackson, %oft grey silk; Mrs. Livermore, black, leheved with red, Mrs. Ahem, cream silk , Miss Wood, white silk , Mrs Robinson, soft silk gown , Miss Cooper, white mushn , Mrs. Parsonage, black silk Miss Parsonage, pale blue muslin , Mrs. Townsend, black satin ; Mis McLean, black brocade. * * * The mairiage of Mi. M Junss, of Wellington, and Miss Ada Tiss, is arlangedfor Wednesday, March 23rd. * * * Miss L. Davis, formerly of Mr. Tom Pollard's Opera Company, was married in Wellington the other day, to Mr "Rue" Cooke, well-known m Christchurch football and cycling ciicles. Mr. Cooke was one of the Canterbury members of the New Zealand football team which toured Australia last year. The annual afternoon tea in connection with the High School Old Girls' Association will be held at the school to-morrow (Saturday). Each successive year this gathering is very much enjoyed. Tins time, as on foimer occasions, the business connected with the Association will be discussed, and the new committee elected. Tennis and croquet matches will be r>layed if the weather is kind, and all former pupils are invited to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, who have been staying for some time at the Bellevue Gaidens, have taken Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Duncans residence for the winter months. * • • Mrs. C. Tully (Grey town) is m Wellington just now. Her mother (Mrs. Johnson) and the Misses Johnson leave next week on a visit to England. It is piobable that they will not return to the colonies for several years. Mrs. H. Bpauchamp has issued invitations for a farewell tea for Mrs. Johnson and her daughters. * * * On Wednesday, January 27th, a very pietty wedding took place at the Kent Tetrnce Chuicli, when Miss Mary Stevenso i Gray, youngest daughter of the

late Mr. Geo. H. Gray, was married to Mr. Arthur Pearce, sixth son of Mr. W. Peaice, Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J. K. Elliott, in the presence of a large gathering of friends. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a charming bridal gown of ivory voile, with trimmings of cream chiffon and silk. Her embroidered tulle veil was becomingly arranged over a wreath of orange flowers, and a shower bouquet of white flowers was carried. * »■ * Her bridesmaids were Misses Jennie Giay and Kate Munro, who wore very pretty white silk focks, much gauged and relieved with lace, and picture hats, and the two little bridesmaids, Misses Ada Thompson and Jessie Staples, wore dainty frocks of silk and insertion. They all cairied lovely flowers, and wore gold necklets, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Arthur Rose was best man, and Mr Percy Low groomsman. * * » After the ceremony, a great many guests were entertained at the residence of the bride's mother, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of, and the health of the bride and bridegroom toasted. In the evening, a dance was held at the Foi esters' Hall m honour of the occasion, and much enjoyed. Many costly wedding presents were received, amongst them being a handsome maible clock, a gift to the bridegroom from the employees of Messrs. Luxford Bros. * * * Mr . and Mrs Walter Nathan and their daughteis leave very shortly for England. There is quite aw expectant flutter in Society circles over the auction sale of their household furniture. Eveiyone who has visited at Mr. Nathan's must have noticed how choice the furniture is, and, as a matter of fact, it was personally chosen at Home and abroad by Mr. Nathan himself, and brought out to the colony. The 100 ms also abound in choice woiks of art, pietty knickknacks, and curious ornaments, all of which, I believe, are to be sold quite rep-ardless. * * * A very pretty wedding took place at St. James's Church, Lower Hutt, on Monday last, when Mr. Walter J. Osborn, of Messrs. Cowan and Co., Wellington, was married to Miss Elizabeth M. Geddes. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Joshua Jones, and the bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very pretty gown of ivory silk voile, becommglv trimmed with Maltese lace and chiffon. A tulle- veil was arranged over a wreath of orange blossoms, and a shower bouquet was carried.

Her bridesmaids were Miss Mary Young, a niece of the bride, and Miss Elizabeth Osborn, sister of the bridegroom, who wore graceful gowns of soft white silk, and large black velvet hats. Their bouquets were composed of pink flowers. Mr. A. Wilson attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr. H. Osborn was groomsman. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of Mr. W. Jolliffe, Lower Hutt. the guests being received by Mrs. Jolliffe, who wore a stylish gown of green cloth, and hat to match. * * * Many very handsome gifts were received, amongst them being presentations from Messrs. Whitcombe and Tombs and. Messrs. Cowan -and 00. Later. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn left for Wanganui, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bude's travelling gown was of dark grey cloth, relieved with cream, and a very stylish green felt hat. * ♦ * Several weddings aie ai ranged totake place within the next few weeks. On April 6th, the marriage of Miss Mabel Blundell and Mr. Arthur Smith is to take place, and! shortly afterwards the wedding of Miss Amy Pownall and! Mr. Oscar Kember. * * * Miss Laishley has returned from a visit to Hawera. * # ♦ An interesting wedding was the marriage of Mr. Geo. R. Harriss, Wellington, to Miss Margaret Beatty, which was celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Buckle-street, on 15th February. The nuptial mass ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father O'Shea and Mr. Wicks presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on her brother's arm, wore an extremely pretty gown of white silk, with graceful chiffon fichu, and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet. * # • Her bridesmaids, Miss Rose Beatty (sister of the bride), Miss Mary Dixon, and Miss Annie Burke, wore frocks or white soft silk, and emerald green belts, with large picture hats. Each carried' a lovely bouquet of flowers, and wore gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. B. A. Guise, and Mr. Year acted as groomsman. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bridal party left the church to the strains of the "Wedding March," and' drove to Mr. Mawson's, where a large number of guests were entertained. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Harriss left for the Wanganui river, where the honeymoon is being spent. The travelling gown of the bride was relieved with ecru lace r

and with it was worn a bhck pictuie hat. The bridegroom's present to the bride «as a gold watch and a muff chain. Many handsome presents were received. Mr. Albert M. Samuel, of the Phoenix Aerated Water Company, son of the late Mr. M. R. Samuel, merchant, of Wellington, was, on Wednesday last, man led to Miss Argia Ahcia Casmira Penfano-Biondi. The bride, who is wellknown in vaudeville circles as Miss Nelle Yohe, is the second daughter of an Italian noblemaij the late Cavihere Antonio Penfano-Biondi, and granddaughter of the late Chas. A. Back, of "The Yews," Somersetshire. The weddme was an extremely quiet one, and the bride wore a pretty gown of ivory cloth, relieved with heavy guipure lace. Her hat, of white felt, was lined with soft ohiffon, and trimmed with lovely ostrich tips and black velvet. Mr. J. Marks attended the bridegroom as best man. + * * After the ceremony, a number of guests were entertained at the Bellevue Gardens, where the health of the bride and bridegioom was enthusiastically toasted. Mrs. Samuel, the bridegroom's mother, wore a handsome gown of black silk, with guipure lace. Amongst the guests, were Mrs. and the Misses Bannister, Mrs. W. Smith, and Miss Sime. Many lovely wedding gifts were received, amongst them being a silver tea service from the members of the Travellers' Club, with whom the bridegroom is very popular. The honeymoon is being spent at Napier, and the bride's travelling gown was of black silk voile, relieved with lace, and a black picture hat.

Arrangements for the St. Patrick's Day Celebration Sports, to be held at Trentham Park, are well in hand. A gang of men are at work putting the park in order, so as to provide a good running track, and m other respects the committee, headed by the hon. secretary (Mr. Callaghan), are leaving no stone unturned to ensure a successful gathering.