Social Gossip.

Free Lance, Volume V, Issue 243, 25 February 1905, Page 8

Social Gossip.

By Christabtl.

CRICKET has been the chief attiaction lately, and gieat crowds have assembled at the -iasin Reseive m honour of "willow the kmg." With an attendance of ten thousand, it is difficult to &ay who was there, but at frequent mteivals the dull monotone of masculine attire was brightened bv the crimson paiasols or colouied lmen gowns of a group of fair enthusiasts. The majority of women, I think piefei watching cricket to football. It is certainly the prettier game of the two. * * * Some very lovely gownis — far too lovely for the occasion — were worn by strangers. One was of smoke-giey eolnine, over paler prey silk, with transparent insertions of lovely lace, and a vandyked flounce, edged with a full 'swirling ruoh The pietty sluried bodice had 1 motifs of lace and the sleeves were finished with luffles. The hat worn with this was of giey tulle, with one large full ostrich feather in natural shade. Another elaborate gown was of heliotrope crepe-de-chine, softened with lace, and worn with a chiffon toque. A stylish gi ey costume was of flecked tweed, made with a long, plain-fitting coat, with rolled-back collar of white olotih. The skirt w.is beautifully cut, and absolutely plain, but for two rows of stitchmg * * * Mi>>. Charles Coopei (Ohristchurcih) *• here iust now, visiting hei mothei Mrs T Hislop Miss Lloyd Hansel! has returned fi om a holiday visit to Tunaru * » * Mi^s Waldegrave has returned from Hawei a « * * Mr. and Mrs. W Tui nbull and thejr little daughter are staving just ncra at Pay's Bay House.

The o-iey f looks, with inas&eb of rose pink chifton foi under flounces, aie equally pietty. Did you notice Mjjss Ada Page's beautiful ruby? It was oomispiouous, worn m a olustei of lace on her lovely heliotrope brocade gown, but looked more effective on the exquis-ltely-fashioned black dmnei-gown. At the oonclusion of the perf 01 malice Miss May Beatty received some beautiful flowers. Mr. and Mis. Hill and Mass Taylor (Queensland) aie staying at tho Royal Oak. Tbe\ leave next week foi the Southern lakei> * » • Mr and Mis Leonard Moore (nee Beard), whose mainage took place at Masterton, spent a few days in Wellington, en route for the South Inland. Miss Tolhuist is visiting friends at Auckland. * • * Miis. Fitohett is at present in Duneu1 ' * Miss Coateis is also paying a round of visits in the Northern city. * • • The b tightest sunshine and piettv surroundings were a feature of an exceedingly picturesque weddiinsr on Tuesday afternoon, when the marriage was celebrated of Olive, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bums, of Abel Smith-stieet the bridegroom being Mr. Lynn McKelvie, youngest son of Mrs. D'Anver-,, of Wanganui. St. And lew's Church was the scene of the oeiemoiiv, which was poi formed b\ the Re\ . Gibson Smith The bride looked very girlish and pietty as she enteied the church on he. tathei's arm. Her lovely bi idal gown was oh white mousseime-de-soi c over glace silk. Deep vandyked flounces were inlet and headed with insertions of delicate lace, and the bodice was most becoming, softly swathed, and finished with the same soft lace. The veil and oian^e blo'swim weie of peculiar mteiest, having been womb each bride of the McKelvie family The only ornament woin wa.s a necklet and very handsome pearl "°'icl«nt wlvch with tho shiowor bouquet, we<re gifts of the bndegi oom. A charming bevy of ma,ids followed the bnde Mi«s Pearl Burius and Miss Rita McKelvie wore picturesque white gowns with many insertions of lace and quamt 1 ice-edsed fichus Then hats «eie of geianium red, with chiffon

bows, tied loosely at one sidle. They can ied bright led bouquets, and wore gold bangles,, the gift of the bridegroom. The thiee dainti I y-f rocked little flowei acirls were Miiises Kate Owen, Merle McKelvie (nieces of the bndegroom), and Mavis Meadowcroft. who woie white muslin frocks, white hats, ied shoes and socks, and carried crimson flowei s tied with cnm&O'n stiearners in aitstic baskets. Each one also wo-ie a cable bangle, the gift of the br degroom. Mr. Alec Amon (Rangitiken) was best man. * * * At the conolus'ion of the ceiemony, witnessed by a laige congregation, the 1 Wedding Maich' \\a* "layed by the cv gainst of St. Andiew's. Subsequently a lar^e lecepticu was held at the res donee of the bride's parents, where the pretty ga.iden was en fete, be^ ng decked with nags. A laige maiquee was elected, and m thus afteinoon tea was reived. The table wa*> decorated with silvei bowls of Mar-g-ueute daisies and wliite heather and laden with every variety of daunt y sweets. Caiismcuous was the handsome wedding-cake, which was adorned with wide satin nbbons and wHiate heather. * ¥■ ■* The health of the bude was propoed by the Rev. Gibson Smith, and was enthusiastically toasted. The bridegroom responded, aad appropriate speeches were made by Mr. I). M. Luckie, Mi . Mai tin Luok,e Mr. Amon. and Mr. Newtown. Anothei mterestiner featuie ot the wedding was the numbei of country visitor^ who had come down to Wellington to be present. The bridegroom's family has beeim very long; resident in Rangitikei, where none are more lespected than the clan McKelvie. * * * Mis Burns, who was wearing a ve^ graceful ?cn n of pale blue voile, and large black hat, received her guests at the entrance and! in the large hail I the bi ide and 1 bridegroom received the conei atulations of their friends. Mis. D'Anvers (mother of the bridegioom) wore a handsome gown of russet brow n eoihnno, softened with lace, a bonnet of brow Tii and s-old s^hade, and carried a laree bouquet of yellow flowers amd tinted leaves Mrs. Owen (s'ster of the bridegroom') woie a pretty pale prey vole dress, and large hat : Mk J McKolvie, a gown of black crepe-de-chine and pictui c hat. * *■ * Mis. J. Bull wore black voile white lace collar, and black hat- Mrs. T. Duncan, in turquoise' blue voile lace in-

sertion, and black hat. Mlss Butil? wore a stylish costume of dove-grey voile, and large picture hat. Mrs Lyon wore a veiy pretty gown of pale blue voale. with lace yoke, and beautiful necklace of emeraids. MJrs. D. M. Luckie wore black, with handsome coat, and black and white bonnet. Miss Luckie wore a white cloth costume, smartly strapped with black and white embroidery. Mrs. Thompson was m black, with, lace vest. Miss Newton \\ ore a paJe pink gown , Mrs. Saunders, in black, and black hat; the Misses Rutherford, m dark cloth gowns, relieved with lace; Mrs. Sievwrwht, in black, and black and white hat. • • • Mis. Grib&oi) Smith wore black and white . Mra. Meadowcroft, a lovely dress of emba cadered grass lawn, and hat prettily trimmed with lace and sable. Mrs. Forrest wore grey cloth ; Mrs Matthews, blue costume, Miss Baibe/r in stylish blue cloth gown- Miss E. Baiber, cream voile, Miss Warren, pi etfcv cream costume , Miss Wiggins, in white cloth dress, punk hat. Mies Gibson wore a very becoming o-own of pale green voile, with deep lace yoke, threaded with moss-green velvet. Mass Dora, Alexander was in white. Muss R. Scott also wore white muslin. Mss Tabuteau w ore api eitty sown of loyal blue voile, lace yoke, and blue hat. Mis. Sully wore all black; Mrs. Dix, black and white; Mrs. C. Bull, in black. * ♦ • During; the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn McKelvie left en route for Napier. On their return they will stay a few days in Wellington, then leave for Sydney. where they catch the P. and 0. liner "Marmora," and commence a round-the-world trip. The bride's travelling gown' was a grey tailor-made costume, white sulk blouse, and large blaok velvet hat, with ostrich tins. In the evening a number of young guests were entertained at a very eniovable dance. The din-ing-room wais converted into a baJl-room and supper was served in the large marquee. * * • Mlss N. Newall has been visiting friends at Marton. * • • It is pleasing to hear of the success met with bv tal en/ted artists who come to live in Wellington. So many deserving ones, I fear, do not receive the patronage their merit entitles tihem to. One of the latest comers is Madame Nita Steeile_ who I am haDpy to say. is making rapid headway as far a«. the enrolling, of students goes. They are taught not only to recite, but the art of reading and voice product ion.

On Wediie»cU> lait a pietty wedding wab celebiatod at the Lngli*>h Church, Daimeviike, when Mass Mary Gu< oldest daughter ot the late Mi. D. Gm, wat> mai-ned to Mi Fred Wicklop, clue* railway engineer oi Westpoit son of Mr.. Widdop, Wellington. The ceiemony was veiy quiet, none but the immediate relations being present *• * * Tlie bride, who was given awa^ b\ Lei brother (Mi Andrew Guy, of W anganui), wo.c a * ory pietty gown ot White silk and lace. Her sister (Mia* Lizzie. Guy) wa. the only bridesmaid, and wore a gown of soft oieam voile, and black pictuie hat. The bride us veiy popular throughout the district, and received many lovely wedding gifts from her friends. Later in the chu Mi and Mis. Widdop left foil Wanganui, taking with them the be-4 wishes of their many friends * * • Mr and Miv> Bertha Miles leave this month for Sydney en loute foi England. They w ill travel by the Orontes * * * Mis. Malcolm Ross has, letunied from Dunedin, where .she spent a few days with her relations. * * * A full house gieeted "The Skiit Dancer," at the Opera House, on baturday night, and the audience included the members of the Australian and Wellington cricket teams. The frocking is extremely pretty, and, what is very unusual in a return season, the costumes still look dainty and fresh. How very becoming and "Frenohy" those white-accordeon-pleated dancing frocks were, edged with wide borders of blaok silk ; then the. shoulder capes of black lace and narrow little aprons of white, striped with black? * * * The name part suits her adimiiably. She- is piquant and pretty, and wears two beautiful gowns. In the circle I notaced Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, the latter wearing a pretty black dinner gown . Miss Ward, in white muslin, frock, and grey coat , Miss May Seddkm, in cream lace diess, with pink rose and grey theatre coat. Mrs. Kenneth Duncan wore a charming dress of cbampaenecoloured net and lace; Mrs. Hill (New South Wales), m blaok brocade; Mies Taylor, in soft white gown , Mn-s. T. G. Maca/rthv. in cream, and her sister (Miss Fitzsdmmons) in white lace gown. * • • Mis 9 Ewen was in blaok orepe-de-chme Miss Greta Ewan, a pretty white muslin dress Mrs. W. TunTibull. in white silk and giey coat. Mrs. D'Anvers (Wanganui) wore black brocade Mrs. Owen, in black and white; Miss Mee. piettv theatre blouse, black sa,tm <iknt- Miss Bundley, very pretty grey

chiftou gown, and red roses , Miss DaiLing in pale blue silk , Miss Pitt, in white Mlk, Musses Ash bolt, m piefcty theatre gowns* and long coats. * * * Miss Rita McKelvie (Wauganui) is staymg with lici .sistei, Mrs. Owen, Tho Kn0.11." Mrs Frank Leckie ha.s been visiting herniothei, Mis Taplin, Palmer&ton N oirtli * * * Mis. and the Mis-.cs Humphries (Napei) were in Wellington foi a few clay-, last week. * * * Mr. and Mrs. John Blundeill have been visiting then daughtei , Mr~. Pr cc, at Greymouth. Mr. Tom Seddon is on a visit to his sster, Mis. Monoe, on the West Coast. * * * Dannevirke which, a few years ago, waN but a bush township, is now a^very eo-a,head and flounslung little town. The residents appear to have very gay times, with excellent fishing, shooting, and tennis. A large volunteer bazaar was recently held, with most satrsfactoi v results. * • ♦ The Dannevirke Tennis Olub sent a team to Woodrville last Satua-day, and came home victonous, having won by seventy points. The weather was glorious, and the trip most einjoyable. A tournament is to be heild on March 16th and 17th at Dannevirke. * * * A wedding of interest is shortly to eventuate also, invitations having been issued by Mr. and Mis. Knight, for the marriage of their daughter Freda with Mr. Harry Cowpei, of W 7 anga.nuj. * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Crawfoid are visiting Rotorua. * • ♦ On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Meadowciroft was the hostess at a most enjoyable afternoon tea, given in honour of Muss Olive Burns, whose' marriage took place this week. Each guest brought with her a handkerchief, accompamied with a written wish for the bride's happiness. The most neatly-expressed wish earned off a prize presented by the hostess. Tea was prettily laid in the dining-room, the floral decorataons being artistic. During the afternoon there was some very eniovable music, and l-ecitations were given by Miss Gladys Meadowcroft and Miss Honey. * * * Mrs. Meadowcroft leceived her guests, and was wearing a pretty grass lawn gown, with embroideries of silk. Muss

Ok\e Bums woie a dainty muslin dre^s, witih insertions ot lace, over a yellow bilk &lip. Mr* Burns woie a stylish gown of champagne voile, relieved with lace and moss-gieen veilvet. Some ot the gue&ts were Mr*,. D'Anvexs, the Musses Bunus, Mi&s McKelvie, Miss Gibbs, Mis. Lyon, Mn&. and Miss Know las, Mrs. Weston, Mlsis Gibbon, Miss Barbei, Mrs. Greig, Mis>. Devine Mrs. Hall, Mis. William*,, and Mlss Honey. The members, of the High School Old Gm Ls' Association intend holding their ,innud,l t&a a,tthe High School on Mai oh 11th. Mis.^ Sa.ndei so.n has returned from an enjoyable visit to friendls at Otaka. * * * The ladies of the Naw League have issued invitations for aigaiden party, to be held on Friday next, in honour of the visit of Admiral Fanshawe. Lady Ward ha> kindly lent the pretty giounds of "Awarua House," which are so veiv suitable for a function of this land. The Navy League is entertaining Vice-Admiral Fanshawe and his officers and men at a grand concert at the Town Hall to-morrow night. A monster chorus of some six hundred children is contributing items, and the band l of the flagship is to play selections during the evening. The soloists are Miss Amy Murphy and Mess.rs. E. J. Hill and P. Hookley. A detaohmemib of blue lackets and a squad of marines will go through cutlass drill, bayonet exea-cise, and a caJisthenic display.