Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume V, Issue 213, 30 July 1904, Page 8

Social Gossip

By Christabel.

of wattle adorned the hall, and all tho lights weie softly shaded with yellow The supper was very recherche, and the tables were decorated chiefly with silvei bawls of spnng floweis and pretty candelabra. The hostesses were Mim Tolhuist, in pale blue accordeon-pleated chitton, the skirt made witli two deep flounces, and her bouquet wa,s of blue floweis. Miss B. Miles, m an ivory lace gown over palest blue, and a Knee pale blue rose J, her hair. Miss I F.noh J pink mousselme-de-soae . Miss M. Finch, white crepe-de.clnne, much g«™*£* • Miss Stafford, cream lace and a deep belt of chenv-coloured chiffon, M^sb Reid in pale' ? ieen § lace sulk, picttih made, with deep French folds, and finished' with Pans lace Miss Stuart wore white ciepe-de-lace draperies. Tl ,e *L**~ •j&jtr i u£™. Sirs T. Young, white satin. Mis. Pearce, black satin and lace ; iiipiiii ©d belt of rose silk Mlss W. Miles wore white sum ayja.L>» " • iv/Tit-c frrace w lute white Roman M t« J lace Ite F Miss M. Waldegiave wore paU j gi een elace silk and lace , Mi;s YeI * Ch X San pale pink crepe.de-chme Miss 0 Shatfield, blue brocade and pmk Miss M. Benniston wore black chitton and lace Miss O. Kember, black acwrf^ileated gown, w^th hip yoke Zd spa,ngled net Mim S. Lukin, wWe pleated! chiffon, and 1 silver lace Miss M. Nelson, in white crepe-de-chme Miss Nora Stuart, black chifton. Miss E Fell wore cream browde , M^FeH, black satin, Miss Lucy Brandon m white net over satin Miss U. Fitzgerald, in lovely gown of Roman saton and lace flounces . Miss K. FitzJSSd, in salmon pink , Miss Marchan*, in yellow satin Mifis Baradoux^ in black : Miss Tregear, pale green frock and deep belt. Mw A Edwin was in black, relieived with chifton. * + * The engagement is announced of Miss K. Fell, daughter of Mr C E FeL. the well-known solicitor, of Nekon to Mr. Lin do Levem, surgeon dentist, now practising at Napier * * * Miss Nora Stuart returned last Wednesda- after along \-isit to Australia. * - * Miss Alice Macphersom (Dunedan) w staying with Mrs. F. Waldegrave, Pipi-tea-street. * * * Invitations are out for the Thorn don Tennis Club's ball which is to eventuate early in August. * - * The marriage of Miss Elsie Riddiford is to take place very shortly . Her fiancee, Captain LindsaT arrived last week Fot some time after their marriage their home will be in India.. * * * A very pretty wedding, and one of great interest to Nelson residents was celebrated at the Nelson Cathedral on Wednesday , 20th instant, when Miss Floss Webb-Bowen, younger daughter of Mr C C. Webb-Bowen, clerk of the

couit, was man led to Mi. W. L. James, of the Union Company, Devonpoit, Tasmania, and son of Mr. W. James, Magisti ate, of Mastoiton The ceiemony \\a,s perfoimed bv t lie Bishop of Nelson, m the piesence of a large congregation The bnde is exceedingly popular and w ell-known, having on seveial occasions acted veiy piettily in the productions of the Amatem Opeiatie Society, of which she was a leading member. Her gowni was very beautiful, of ivory biocade with vandyke flounces of accor-deon-pleated clnfFon on the skirt The soft pouched bodice was di aped with embroideied chiffon, this material also forming a yoke. A small wreath of 01 ansre fioweis was worn under a long veil of exquisite' Biussel's lace, a.nd her bouquet was composed of white flowers and 1 maiden-haar. Mi . Webb-Bowen gave his daughter away, and the Misses Amy and Flaieuice Edn a,rds w ere bridesmaids They won c cieam voile gowns, with gauged skirts, and deep Victorian yokes, la.rge black hats, a ndi bouquets of crimson flowei s. Mr. Lmdo Levean was best man, and Mi. Newman James groomsman A few guests were entertained at the lesidenee of the bride's 1 father. ■* ■* * Mi and Mrs. James left that afternoon for Wellington, en route foi Tasmania, wheie they will teside The bride's travelling gown was of blue vicuna, very stylishly made, and having a strapped collar of blue and white cloth, and tiny silk buttons on the Russian coat The sku t was pleated and sho/rt With tins was worn a pretty blue stra.w hat trimmed with spotted ribbon and a large white bird Mrs. James (Masterton) woi c a gown of biown flecked tweed, and - a blaok toque relieved with panne velvet. Miss Webb-Bowen wore a very pretty diess of pale blue voile and lace, with a most becoming black picture hat The ohuiroh was tastefully decorated with white floweis, and bunting was displayed on all the prominent buildings. Nelson, in fact, was en fete m compliment to thei bnde. * * * There was a vei"y pleasant gathering at the^ Sydney-street Hall lavst Saturday evening, when the employees of thei "New Zealand Times" and "Mail" held their annual gathering. _ Then-© was dancing for those who enjoy that pastime, and the ante-rooms -were arranged for progressive euchre. Mr. Fleming's band provided splendid music, and an excellent supper was prettily laid out m the mnasium. The prizes were presented at eleven o'clock, the winners being Mesdames Sievwright and Atack. * * # The engagement has been announced of Miss Meadows, of Melbourne, sister, of Mr. N. R. Meadows, Wellington, to Mr. Frank Allen, supei visor of the Eastern Extension Company at Cable Bay. Mr. Alien, has lately been transferred to Hongkong. * * * Invitations have been issued for the ball to be given by the Harbour Board officials It is to be held at the Druids' Hall, on August sth, and promises to

be the most successful function ever held unden the auspices of these officials. The: an angements are being undertaken by a splendid committee, so all the fortunate* guests may rest assured the ball will be 'one of the best."

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SYDNEY-STREET schoolroom presented a very bright and pretty scene last Friday evening, tlie occasion being the High School Old Girls' annual ball. The decorations were particularly pretty and artistic, the whole effect being softened by quantities of trailing lycopodium. Photographs and pictures', interspersed with greenery, adorned the walls, and the stage was attractively arranged with rugs, screens, quaint tables, and easy chaars. All across the front of the stage were palms, in graduating heights, draped with gold, which shade was the dominating tone all through. Large bowls of wattle and spring flowers* were placed in every nook. The mantel-pieces in all the ante-rooms were banked with wattle and, foliag©, and the electric globes were covered with yellow shades. * # * The supper-room was draped with flags, and red, white, and blue draperies, formed! a canopy. The several small tables' were prettily decorated by the Misses Kirkcaldie, Richardson, and Hannah, chiefly with wattlei and spring bulbs, tall palms, and yellow silk Here, too, the lights were shaded and soft. The supper was very delicious, and the music (Mr. Fleming) capital, and, as there was exactly the rifht number of guests, it is no wonder the ball was voted a very great success.. Miss Sanderson and her committee who were most attentive to their guests, were assisted! by Messrs. F. Luckie. E. Blnndell, K. Morpeth, W. Brown, Dealton, and' R. Beere. * * * The ohaperonesi were : Mesdames Firth, Blundell, Ward and Bath am. Mrs. Firth wore a handsome gown of black crepe-de-chine : Mrs. Ward, in black silk: Mrs. Batham. black satin;

the "booby," a stick of shaving soap, Mr. Jack Windsor. A great many pietty dresses wea-e worn. The committee of ladies were : Mrs. Cooper, wearing a black satin skirt, and pafe blue silk blouse , Mrs. McGirr, in cream silk blouse and 1 cream serge skirt; Mrs. Cusack, lemon, silk blouse, black skirt ; Mrs. Smith, turquoise blue silk and lace ; Mrs. Riaha.rds, pietty white silk blouse, black voile skirt; Miss Mclntyre, blue silk blouse, black skirt ; Missi F. Mclntyre, cream silk dress, relieved with blue ; Miss Mina Smith, soft white silk dress, Mrs. Scott, heliotrope silk blouse, dairk skirt. * * * Amongst the guests were : Mrs. C. Lett, wearing cream and blue silk evening blouse, dark skirt . Mrs. Dutton, in cream silk • Mrs. G. Anderson, pretty heliotrope blouse, relieved with black, black voile skirt. Mrs. Pearce wore a black satin blouse, and voile skirt : Mi's. Almao, floral silk blouse, black skirt. Miss Pauh wore pink silk ; Miss, Koufler, in pale blue satin ; Mrs. Carter, white silk gown , Mrs. A. Ward, pale pink silk ; Miss Palmer, fawn silk voile ; Miss Hawkeir, biscuit shade of voile ; Mrs. Wilson, white silk Mi«s Anderson, cream and! blue • Mi=r> Mitchell pale blue blouse a.nd dark skirt. Mr. F. E. Cooper fli=«i=ted the committee, and acted as M.C. * * * On Monday, July 17th, a pretty wedding took place at the residence of the bride's parents, when Miss Mariorie McMillan, of Wellington, was married to Mr. David Owen Thomas, of Skewan, near Neat'h, Glamorgan, Wales. The Rev. B. L. Thomas 1 was the officiating clergyman, and the oeremonv was performed! in the presence of a large numbeiv of friends. * * * The brade was given away by Mr. A. McMillan, and wore a pale blue nun's veiling dress, with Paris insertion, and white silk vest. Her beautiful bouquet was of white blossoms and maidenhair. Miss McMillain was the chief bridesmaid, and wore a dark blue skirt a soft cream silk blouse. Mi«s Haprue was similarly attired, and both earriedl beautiful bouquets'. Mr. Osca,r Sandow was best man, and Mr. John Diokson acted as groomsman., * * * A great many beautiful presents were received, including a handsome gift from the staff of the Occidental Hotel.

The wedding breakfast was served 1 at the residence of the bride's parents, and was attended by a large number of guests. The bridegroom's present to the bridle was a handsome gold heart locket and chain, and each bridesmaid received a pretty gold brooch. * * -a The large bazaar which has been held hi the Drill Hall, Wansanui, for ten mights, has. presented a very brilliant display. The hall wais taistefully decorated with many bright colours, and the stalls, with their artistic decorations. presented 1 a s>oene not often equalled. The "Japan" stall was veryattractive, the several young lady assistants being daessed m Japanese costume. *• * # The chief feature of the evenmgis' entertainments was the dancing, under the direction of Signor Borzoini. Great spirit was shown by the dancers, notably in the French "cake walk." The ladies' "Admiral" dresses consisted of black bodices and skirts, with, white silk vests, and pale blue facings, and the design was taken from a Prussian fashion book. The erentSlenien wore full naval uniforms. The bazaar right through has proved a financial success, great credit being: due to the management who earned everything to so successful an issue. •* # — The ball given at the Sydney-street Hall last Wednesday, by twelve girls, was- quite one of the prettiest and most enjoyable of the many good balls 1 this season. It was a.n excellent idea far the young hostesses to powder their hair, and! so becoming. The receiving was very well arranged, six of the girls standing near the mem's cloak-room., and six near the ladies. Then the doors were thrown open, and the guests camte in one by one. * v + A noticeable and much-to-be-ooim-meinded feature) of this dance was the way in which the hostesses introduced their guests. So. often it happens 1 that a stranger is invited! to a private dance, and there the kindlness ends, and tihe hostess appeal's quite unconcerned at the sight of the poor neglected unknown There is tio doubt that introducine — in moderation — helps wonderfully to mate a ball successful . * * * The decorations were so> artistic, tanestr* T curtainsi, lar^e palms, a.^d lurnriou* lounges furnishine: the staere ante-raoms, lyoopodium and quantities

Mrs. Blundell, black silk. Miss McLean wore a lovely blue brocade gown. Miss Morrah was in black : Miss Ecclesfield, black satm , Miss Fraser andl Miss Newman, also in black. Mis® Sanderson (secretary) wore a pretty black gown, and large rose on corsage. Mrs B. Wilson was in black satin and lace. Mrs. Matthews wore black ; Mrs. Cox in black : Miss Warburtun, in pale blue silk; Miss K. Kirkcaldie, in pale mellow orepe-de-chine ; Miss O. Kirkoaldie, m cream satin ; Miss G. Kirkoaldie, m ivory net. * * * Miss C. Lennox (debutante) wore a pretty white silk dress, with frills and bebe ribbon. Miss Norah Curtis woie cream, with long brighi^red stole. Miss Palmer wore a hamdsome cream gown,; Miss Richardson, pretty blue gown, with accordeon-pleated flounces ; Miss W. Richardson, a dainty pink gown. Miss E. Hannaih was in. black ; Miss K. Hamnah in white net over silk, finished with bebe ribbon ; Miss Janet Ross, in pretty soft silk dress. Miss Ida Blundell wore a pale pink dress and lace. Missi Jessie Davidson was in a oream accordeon-pleated gown ■ Misses West, in cream. Miss Bulkely wore white silk ; Miss Zohrafe, white silk ; Miss Spra-"-"-. black, with autumn leaves: Miss Drew, pietty pink Roman satin, and shaded rose. * * * On Wednesday evening, July 20fch, a very enjoyable progressive euchre party and dance was givn at the New Century Hall, about one hundred, and fifty guests being entertained by a committee of ladies, headed by Mrs. F. E. Cooper. The arrangements were splendid, nothing tihat could! add to thle gruests' enjoyment being forgotten. After euchre, a very dainty supper was provided. Then came the presentation of prizeis to the fortunate winners, and some excellent music, the contributors being: Mrs. G. Anderson, Mrs. C. Almao, and Messrs. A. and 1 H. Bell, Gray, and Carver. Later, dancing commenced, and was much enjoyed until the good-byes were said a few hours later. * * * The prizes were exceeding pretty, the winners) being Mrs. Snelling (silver card-case), Miss Kuchen (serviette nngs) , sealed prize, Miss Mitchell (cutglass 1 atnd silver scent-bottle ; "booby" •prize, Mrs. McDonald (a box of chocolates). Mr. Warwick won the gentlemen's first, prize, a silver-mounted hat brush , Mr. Len Smith, second (a sil-ver-mounted pocket-book: sealed prize, a silver pencil-case, Mr. Pearce , and