Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume IV, Issue 205, 4 June 1904, Page 8

Social Gossip

By Christabel.

THE New town Lawn Tennis Club held its fifth annual "At Home" on Friday, May 27th, at "Handisflorth," Wooloombe-street, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grady, who very kindly placed- then house at the disposal of the committee. The gatheimg wsfc a great success in eveiy A large number of members and thear friends w ere present ; a,lso membeis of other clubs. • * * The evening commencedwith a eha lining little concert, each item being so well tendered that encores weie much 111 evidence. There was first of all an nistiumental quintette by Miss Grady, Messis. Rowley (two), Maofailane, and F. Grady, jun. Mr. Izett followed w itli a recitation, and songs were given b\ Mrs. F. P. Wilson, Misses Pulsfoid and Hislop, and Messrs. Parkes, Lyon, and Carr, and an oigan solo bv Mr. F. Rowley. A.R.CO * * * Baibei, M.H.R., the piesidemt, after congratulating the club on its success during the past yeai , presented the tiophies to- the foitunate winners A lovely sliowei bouquet, tied with the club's colours, was presented to Mis. Giadv. The supper-tables, ananged bv the laches of the committee, weie beautifully decorated with choice floueis, and laden with dehcacie<s of every kind. After supper, dancing commenced, and wa& kept up with spirit tall one o'clock. Mi. Fleming supplied the music. # * * An engagement 1 ecentlv announced is that of Miss Grundy, eldest daughter of Mr. Grundy, head master of the Clyde Quay School, to Mi W. G. Lamb, paitnei in the firm of Messis Turnei and Lamb. Tararua vineyards, Mastei-

ton, and formerly of the Bank of NewZealand staff, Wellington. • • » Of couise, you have all lead Heimann's advertisement for "New Zealand's piettiest children." The greatest interest i& being take>n m the idea, ■v\ h 1 cl i is a very chaimmg one. 0m New Zealand children are well-endowed with erood looks, and one does not envy the "leading artists" who ai c to judge the photographs. A copy of each meture will be sent to America, to a> wellknown aitist, who has consented to award the prizes In tlus way thei c can be no question of favouritism. • * • It is hoped that the collection will be ready by the end of August, and already numbers of well-known citizens have airanged for their little sons and daughters to be included. Children are such excellent subject® for the photoeianher Their lound, dimpled limbs, pietty hah,

uxixi sweet iac&s combine to make real pictures I wonder if we shall be able to see this unique collection before itleaves New Zealand. It would oeifcainly be an attractive exhibition. The age limit for the competitors is six years. * * # A delightful little afternoon, tea was given to her girl friend's by Miss Amy Hoggaid, on Wednesday last. Each guest brought with her a "curio," and the collection, when all were laid on a table, was exceedingly interesting. Amongst the articles were quaint old samples of snuff-boxes used by gallants who graced the court of the first George. Mote wonderful still was a broooh supposed to have been worn by one of the occupants of Noah's Ark ! One winmiuiig numbei was the oddest little carved curio, said to have been discovered m the w ainscot of the famous old "White Hoise Inn." This was brought by Mifs

Olive Chatfield Another pnze was awarded to Miss Chalmers, few an old Norwegian chain, made from the hair of Greig, the composer. • ♦ • After the excitement of looking at the collection, delicious tea was enjoyed, the tables, laid in the dining-room, being beautifully arranged with autumn leaves and roses — lovely roses, sent from Nelson. Miss Hoggard received her guests, and was wearing a pretty gown of white silk. Mrs. Hoggard wore black voile. Some of the guests were Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Tonking, Mrs. Gowing, Misses Chatfield. Miles, Butt, Riley, Ewen, Kane. Wilson, Cha,lmer», Warburton, Fulton, De Castro, Wheeler, Maokellar, Ledger (Nelson), Ward, Simpson, Whittem, Lamg. ♦ • • I wonder who will be the first to wear ane of the quaint little Juliet caps so-

much the vogue in Austaaha. Tiny fragments ot reaj lace, scattered with .jewels or sequins, ot a netwoik of gold or silver wire, is what they aiemade of. An Australian ginl writes* — A small but interesting feature in connection with the dressing at a lecent ball wa,s the hair adornments worn bv mainy of the girls, present. The Juliet oaps were much in evidence, one being composed completely of pearls. A muohadmned debutante wore a wreath of tiny white flowers at the left side of her head, and another woie a huge rose just over one ear. Sprays of gold or silver leaves are a novelty, and are said to be veiy becoming. To-day the liair-dressing is an impoitant feature, and unless the woman of fashion pays the stuctest attention to the arrangement of hei coiffure, her appearance will not be a success. ♦ • • An interesting engagement recently announced in Australia is that of Miss Maud Jeffnet, the handsome and popular actress, now under engagement to Mr. J. O. Williamson, to Mr. J. N. Osborne, a wealthy Australian, who has lately adopted the stage as a' piofession. The engagement was announced at a contra tuLitoiy suppei -party eiven bv Mr. Julius Kniglit. • • * Mrs. Houldsworth and hei thiee daughters who have bee»i spending the last year m England, intend leturming t- Neti Zealand betoi c next Christmas ♦ « * The prizes won by the membetis of the Star Boating Club during the past «rason weie piesented last Thursday evening, at the Masonic Hal). Despite the unfavouiabfe weather, the 100 m was crowded with guests, and the musit£u programme was very much enjoyed. HaJif way through, coffee, sandwiches, etc., were handed round, and then the prizes were presented to the winners by Mrs. Biss, wife of the president. Songs were contributed by Mrs. Louis Schatz, Miss Pulsford, Miss Ethel Parsons and Miss Newton all of which were encored, and items by Messrs. Newton T>vkes, WeVb-Bowen, F. Widdoo. and Warren gave much pleasure. * * * Two amusing sketches were given by Mr. Sohatz, a batnio solo by Mt. Ptupson, and a clarionet solo by Mr. Moschin.i. Mr Mcßeth's lightning

sketches oi celebnties, local and otheiuise, vveie extiemely elevei » # * Amongst the guests weie Mrs. Biss wea/ring a pale blue silk blouse, and voile skut , Mis. Fell, m a black voile gown. Jlis. Louis Scliatz woie biack aocoideon-pleated crepe-de-chine. Mis^ PuLsroid had on a handsome cream silk gown, Miss. Pa,i .sons, a pretty, soft, v. lute silk diess. Miss Newton also wore a silk gown, Miss Partridge, Mrs. Fitchett, Miso Brown (Dunedin), Miss Bainett, Misses Theleson, Mims Willis, Miss Christine Smith, Miss BendaJl, Miss Giant, Mis. Galbraith, Misse*. Ecclesfield. and Miss Richardson. • « « We have been leading a good bit lately about Miss Lilian Fouhs, the clevei young violinist. Like many more distinguished people, hei name is a wee bit difficult to pronounce In this case Foulis is pronounced as if it were spelt "Fowls." My authontv is an Australian weekly. * * ♦ Wet weather is a veiy seriou.s drawback to an entertainment in the countiy, but, despite the wintry elements on May 24th, a large oiowd assembled 1 in the Town Hall, Otaki, to enjoy the concert arranged m aad of the Libraa'y Fund. The pi ogramme was an exceillent one, and Miss Kibblewhite, the organiser deserves, gieat credit for the manner m which th© concert wen,t> off, .Hid e>speioiah]y few the clever wny she trained! the chorus of tiny Maori maidens, whose "coon" song and dance brought doiwn the hou.se>. Severa.l glees and dueifcs were also appieoiateid. ♦ « ♦ Miss A!yce^ Hoiioyd was enthusiastically encored for e«ch recatait'ioai a.nd 1 eceaved some lovely flowers. Miss Kibblewhite was in excelleoiit voice, and srxis, "O Ma-ris Stella," with viol mi a,nd 'cello wbhgato, and' v.a& doubl'v enooied, and also received a bouquet of beautiful flowers Mr. Izett was in capital form, and has humorous songs were splendid. The Otaiki orchestra contributed one or two s/eleiofcions with great taste and expi«ssion. The many other performers .sang we'll, and the whole concert was one of the most enjoyablei eveir held in the district * # • At the conclusion, Mr. Byron Brown mentioned' t/hat the concert would be

lepeated next month, as so many living at a di&tance had been uaiabJe to be pundit. Mr. Brown also oa/lied for iliiee cheeis roi Miss Kib blew lute, who, lv said, defaervetl to. be made a Me menibei of the Library, as aai acknowledgment of her eff 01 is to makei the rn_ sbtution a, success. Dancing was then engaged in for some hours. Miss Kibblewhite wone a &oft, white silk frock, daintily trimmed with chiffon and lace, Mlss HoJroyd, a gown of crepe-de-ohme. Other pe<rformer& were Miss- McCleland, wearing white musiin and lace, Miss Whitehorn, soft oieam frock , Mis. Byron Blown, pretty black gown and lace , Mrs. Kibblewhite, black silk, relieved with jet. and soft net. In the audience were Mrs. Anderson, black skirt, and blue silk evening blouse , Mlss Simcox, black net Mrs. Jennuig, black silk , Mrs day, pale blue silk. * * • Miss' Elliot Page, the beauty actress, who was in Well ngton with the 'Sign o.f the Clicks' Company, and who afteiWcvrds married a wealthy Canadian, lia r ' a beautiful home in London, where she makes a charming hostess. She has aJso two of the sweetest children I have cvei seen." — So writes a lady friend now on a visit to the Old Count w * • • The gi and concert which Madame Cope-Dowsing and hei pupils are announced to give in the Sydney-street schoolroom, next Wednesday evening, us being looked forward to with very great interest. This clever little lady's concerts aie always good, but the one nest week po-ssesses special attractions in the faob thai, so many of the items aie fiom opera and oratorio. The progiamme comprises arias, ballads, duetts, trios, and choruses, as well as instrumental pieces, and all the performers are Madame Cope-Dowsing's pupils. Well, there is one exception, Madame Cope-Dowsing herself, who> is to sing a sonor and take part in a duet and a trio. A novelty will be a solo on the Stroh violin bv Miss Zita Cope. * » » I understand the ladies are to wear white with the school's badge of a lyre on their breasts. The pentlenaein will wear the same device. In the choruses from % to> 30 voices will be engaged. Madame Cope-Dows-

ing is a highly successful teacher of singing. bhe understands thoroughly the art of voice production, both in theory aoid practace. Many a good voice is ruined by faulty production and unskilful training. The concert will show what can be achieved by ekilful training. • * • The sale at Government House atti acted a great crowd, and the various ai ticks sold fetched good prices. One smiled 1 to see the keen competition to possess many of the ornaments, arid, in many cases, the prices paid quite exceeded the original cost. But them, of course new ones w ould not have the aristocratic associations, would they ? » • # The Canterbury Society of Wellington held a very successful social reunion, conceit, and dance, on Wednesday, May 25th, at the New Century Hall. The arrangements were exoellentlv earned out, and the guests all enjoyed themselves. Bullocky Bill had a cold so bar! That, though his language was very sad, His team stood placidly chewing the cud, While the wheel* sank deeper into the mud. Woods' Peppermint Cuke his voice brought back, When of classical speech there was no lack, And his cattle took to their work with a will 'Neath the lurid appeals of Bullocky Bill.