Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume VI, Issue 268, 19 August 1905, Page 8

Social Gossip

By Christabel.

A MOST enjoyable dance was given by Mrs. Henry Blundell, at her residence, "Te Kiteax>a," Ciliftoin Terrace, on Friday, August 11th, the guests being a number of Mass Eileen BlundelFs young friends. Mrs. Blixndell's home, witih its spacious verandahs and grounds, is an ideal place for entertaining. The large drawing-irooim was converted into a ballroom, andl supper was served in the breakfast-room. • • » The table looked 1 very pretty with decorations of sprang flowers. The catering was by Mr. Godber, and! Miss White supplied the dancie music. Mrs. Blundell was ably assisted in entertaining by her three married daughters and Mr. Ernest Blundell, so the young people had a very happy time, and said good-bye at last with many regrets that the dance was over. • * # The Kiosk, Saatoun, was a soene of much brightness and gaiety on Friday laet, when an extremely enjoyable dance was given by the ladies of Seatoun as a return to the Savage Club. T!he decorations were pretty, and the floor and music splendid, whilst the supper — provided by the ladies — was of the daintiest. Seatoun and Karaka Bay dances are rapidly becoming so popular with the residents that one wishes the Kiosk could l grow in proportion. • * * A great many of the guests wore fancy dresses, and amongst them I noticed : — Miss Mackenzie ("Mrs. Balcihristie"), Mrs. Howell ("Kitty dive"), Miss 0. Howell (Japanese), Mrs. Kennedy (fishwife), Mrs. Hawson (French peasant), Mrs. Patrick (powder and patches), Mrs. Groodetr (Japanese ladV* Mrs. Cole (Folly), Miss Schwartz (Patience), Miss Heath (powder and) wtehes), Miss Ludwig (Spring), Miss Bough-

ty (Starlight), Mrs. Kibblewhite (nurse). Mrs. Bandall (Court lady), Mrs. Paul (Gdpsy), Miss Bentley (Gipsy), Miss Rita Bentley ("Kate Greenaway"), Mrs. Faohe (vivandiere), Mrs. Black (powder amid patches), Mrs. Ellison (Ndgjht), Mrs. S. Duff (Spanish dancer), Miss Zoihrab (noirse), Mrs. Kercher (Night), Mise Evension (peasant), and the Misses Mandtetr (Japanese). • * * Some of the gentlemen were : Messrs. Howell, Palmer, Kennedy, Duff, Keroher, Wilson, Mackie, H. H. Cooper, Gawith, Bendall, Williams, Higgins, Bothamley, Fairohild, Watson, Doughty, and Goodier. • * ■* The Wellington Savage Club intend issuing invitations for a ladies' evening, to be held in, the Concert Room of the Town Hall early in September. It will be looked forward to witih great pleasure, for we hiave heard so miuoh of the fcaflent of our Savage friends, who, no doubt, will prove excellent hosts. • * • St. Mary's, Bouloott-street, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, August 2nd, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Imeldia (Butt) Murphy, youngest daughter of the late John Murphy, of Addftngton, Ohristahurch, and Mrs. Murphy, of this city, to Mr. Edward 1 John Murphy, youngest son of Thomas Murphy, Esq., Pine Hall, Danediin. ■w • • The bride, who was given away by her brothleir-unlaw (Mr. A. Chipper), looked charming an, a pretty gown of oneam embroidered silk voile, whudh was relieved with silk lac©, guaged ribbon, andl onangei blossoms. A tulle veil, embroidered with silk and pearls, looked very pretty over a coronet of orange blossoms, and she also carried a shower bouquet. • * • Her bridesmaids were Misses Jean Leiathwick and Kate Ryan, who looked very dainty in dresses of cream voile, trimmed witlh silk laoe and insertion, and black picture hats. They also carried bouquets of narcissi and violets. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Harvey as best man, and Mr. J. Stratford as groomsmian. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome gold watcih and' chain, and to the bridesmaids gold brooches set with rubies and pearls. The Rev. Father Yenning was the officiating clergyman. • • • A reception was afterwards heild in Mr. Mawson's rooms, where the young couple received the good wishes and

congratulations of tHeir many friends. Mir. and Mrs. Murphy afterwards left for the South, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Their presents were both costly and numerous, including many ciheques. • • • The Missions to Seamen, Hall was filled to overflowing on Friday night, when the Rev. J. R. Flynin AndJesnson dleilivered his exceedingly interesting and entertaining lecture om thie real Smith Africa, with some very excellent latntern views, managed, by Mr Bairiltrop. Next time Mr. Anderson, visits Wellington and lectures he should, have a crowdled, house, for he has a wealth, of knowledge of his subject, an easy dielivery, and intersperses his lecture with the quaintest and most amusing little stories 1 and little bits of ouit-of-tthe-way knowledge about Africa and. its people anid places. * * * There are an aim and object in view in giving these lectures. The Rev. Flynn Anderson, who is railway chaplain, in South Africa, hopes thereby to raise funds to carry out a scheme by which he can bring some brightness into the lives of many fail way people and otihers who live an existence approaching desolation in that vast country. The Licensed Victuallers' ball is looked! forward to each year by a very large number of Wellington people, and there is no doubt that the excellent arrangements, splendid! champagne cupper, and decorations make it one of the most successful and pleasant bails of the season. This year ib took place at the Sydney-street schoolroom, on Tuesday, August 15th, and passed off quite as successfully as on previous occasions. Tree ferns, curtains, and mirrors completely transformed! the hall, and wiarmly-tinted carpets anidi easy-chairs furnished the stage and ante-rooms. * * k The large gymnasium was decorated with bunting, and here the supper was served! at several long tables. Godber arranged the catering, amdl MAnifie's band supplied, the music for danteing. Mr. Williams was the courteous secretary, and Messrs. MtjLachlian and Pagni acted as Masters of the O&remotny. • • • Amongst the many guests were : Mrs. Seddon, who wore black broche and Maltese lace; Miss May Seddon,, in eau-de-nal satin, and lace. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, the latter wearing Mack crape-dle-chine; ,and) a cluster of violets; Mr. Martin Kennedy and Miss Kennedy, who' wore pale pink silk ; Mr. and Mrs. Oswald! Reere, the latter

wearing a lovely gown of ivory satin and chiffon ; Miss Gilmer, who woo 1 © a pretty blue crepe-de-chine gown ; Mrs. Smith, in blaok crepe-de-chane ; Mrs. Schoch, in blaok satm ; Mrs. Stevenson, black. • • * Mrs. Tabor wore royal blue silk taffeta, with an exquisite deep flounce of Maltese lace ; Mrs. G. Tabor, in a gown of ivory lace over glaoe ; Mrs. Fairburn, in black satin, wibh over-dress of jewelled net; Miss O'Brden, in black crepe-de-chin©, with large pink rose ; Miss Sheeney, in bright ired sriilk and lace insertions. Miss Quinm wore blaick drepe-de-chine and roses ; Miss Maher, pale blue. • ■* * Mils. Cohen wore black and l salver brocade, wuth dusters of violets; Miss Cohen, white aceordeon-pleated silk ; Miss Sliattery, white dhiffon, and blue velvet. A lovely frook was of turquoise blue glace, with Ronmey bodice folding over a dainty tucker of white d'esprit net, threaded with blue. Miss Walsh wore pale blue silk ; Miss. Haydon, pretty white and blue dress. A striking gown was of old, gold brocade, with wide insertions, of laoe r Dainty was a cream satin net, veiled, and' finished with violets. • * There were a great many visitors at the opening of Nurse Hoilgate's new Home, at AnlinigtonHstreet. Amongst them were: Lady Stout, MesdamesRhodes, Cranston, Wigley (Cbristohuroh), Rutherford, Fell, Kendall,. Holy, Luke, BaHinger, and Mass Payne. On Wednesday, Mrs. Holgate invited all tlhe workers with whom she had been associated whilst ddstriot nunsing, and another pleasant afternoon was spent. • ♦ • Amongst the guests were : Miss Finch (Alexandra Home), Miss Giffordl (Levin Home), Mrs. Purvds (Ohiro Home), Miss WlaJton (St. Mary's Home), Miss, Wyatt (St. Helen's Hospital), Sister Isabel (Tory-street Mission), Miss Bark (lady visitor Benevolent Society), Staflf-Oap-tlain Young (Paulina Home), Lieutenant Rod (Salvation Army Children's Home), Misses Ashcroft, Freeman, Broadbent r Hales, Hall, McLean, Watt, Myers, and) S. Kirk. • • # Several Wellington ladies have gone up to Hawke's Bay for the golf tournament, amongst them being: Mrs. Collins, Misses S. Brandon, andl Misses F. and L. Brandon. The visitors are to be entertained at a large ball, and great interest is being taken in the matches.

On Wednesday evening a "social" was held under the auspices of the r&oeintlyformed Women's Social Club, and the function passed' off very successfully. M,is«. Hawthorne's Band supplied l music for dancing, and the cat&rmg was nuan--aged by Mr. Godber. During tihe evening several of the guests ontrabuted songs, which were received with applause. Mrs. and Moss Seddon were present, and the Mayor and Mrs. His>lop, Mr. C. Izard, and many other prominent citizens. Captain Seddon was present, and" made a snort speech, being greeted! with cheers. Mrs. Stahoah, as secretary, was assiduous, in attending to her guests, and was very ably assisted "by her committee. • * * Kelburne Kiosk k quite the most attractive spot near Wellington, and the improvements are making the grounds as pretty as theinteinior. Grassy slopes and nicely-kepb gardens, relieved with flights of white sitone steps, now lead from one terrace to another, and garden seats are so arranged that whilst resting one may obtain an exquisite view. On Monday last a large and nuoet enjoyable afternoon tea was given at tihe Kiosk by Mr. Harding, M.H.R., and Mrs. Harding, about seventy guests being present. The small tesa-tables were prettily arranged with tall vases of narcissi, making the tear-room most attractive!, and a string band played on the verandah. • * * The guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Harding, the latter wearing a very handsome grown of black, relieved' with old gold. Amongst the guests were : Lady Ward, Mrs. and Miss Seddion, Mrs. C. H. Mails, and her daughters, Mesdames Chapman, Sohiloss, L. Harris, Ihithie, Mr. Aitken, and' a great many members and their wives.

I have pleasure in announcdniff that I have plirohesed from Messrs. Wrigglesworth and Binns the whole of thedx negatives, and am now prepared! to supply copies to original sitters. These portraits will be supplied in the latest and most xip-to-dlate styles'. — J. N. Isaacs, Victoria Studio, Mannersstreet.