IN TOWN AND OUT

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 229, 16 December 1927, Page 4

IN TOWN AND OUT

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Mrs. J. W. Poynton is an Auckland visitor to Hamilton.

Mrs. J. H. Hume has left Hamilton to reside in Auckland.

* * * Mrs. Hugh Miller, of Morrinsville, is a visitor to Auckland.

Mrs. Innis Taylor, of Cambridge, is staying at Milford Beach. Mrs. E. Allen is a visitor to Hamilton.

Mrs. Allan is an Auckland visitor to Timaru.

* * * Mrs. W. A. Walton has been visiting Hamilton.

Mrs. Le Cren, of Wellington, is visit ing Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. George Brownlee and family, of Remuera, leave at the end of the week on a holiday visit to Lake Wakatipu.

Miss Olive Grainger, of Wellington, is at present on a visit to Auckland and is staying with Mrs. W. E. Bush, Shore Road, Remuera.

Lieutenant-Commander Longson and Mrs. Longson have taken Mrs. Malcolm Reid’s house in Ranui Road, Remuera.

Miss Jessie Ross, who has been in England and the Continent for the last two years, has returned to New Zealand and is at present visiting relatives in Whangarei.

Miss Shakespeare, of Auckland, who was the guest of Mrs. Mirams, has left to stay with Mrs. Crowe in Timaru.

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bartle have returned to Auckland and are staying with Mrs. Bartle’s mother, Mrs. Gill, of Lochiel Road, Remuera, prior to leaving on a motor tour of the Dominion.

Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Williams arrived from Wellington by the Limited this morning.

Mrs. Montgomery was a passenger for Auckland by the Limited this morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Barnett, of Christchurch, were among the passengers who arrived in Auckland to-day from the South.

Many girls Iron* lona College, Hawke’s Bay, arrived from the South by the Limited this morning. Mr. and Mrs. McEnnis. of Whangarei, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Robertson, of Wellington, are staying at the Star Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. 11. B. Douslin, of Rotorua, are among the guests at the Hotel Cargen.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris, of Napier, are at the Central Hotel.

Mrs. M. Barton and Mrs. W. Clarke, of Sydney, are staying at the Albert Hotel.

Mr. Justice Herdman, with Mrs. Herdman and Miss Joyce Herdman, are visiting Rotorua before sailing on January 6 for England. • >► » *

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Anderson, of Alexandra, are staying at the Star Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hopper, of Gisborne, are among those at the Central Hotel.

Miss Dorothy Spicer, of Herne Bay, left this morning for Russell, where she is to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Jackson, of Remuera.

Mrs. Tarrant Hoskins, of Russell, is at the Royal Hotel.

Sir Robert and Lady Stout have arrived from Wellington and are staying at the Hotel Cargen.

Mrs. Poynton, Mr. J. Poynton, her son, and Mrs. Griggs, have motored through Hamilton to Raglan, where they will spend a holiday.

Miss Norton and Miss Towle, of Remuera, have returned to Auckland after spending a holiday at Milford Sound.

Some of La Mode’s subtle little variations, which, in these days take the plsfce of drastic changes in fashion, wefe charmingly demonstrated at a recent dress display. One noted that gold and silver lame, though more sumptuous than ever, were treated most skilfully in the simplest style; and that the vogue of the uneven hem permits of a most becoming fulness and greater length without spoiling the effect of the much-favoured slim and clinging lines. A delightful individual model which attracted special attention was a gown of black georgette, embossed with gold. It had three flat, uneven flounces slashed at the side and finished with loops of odd lengths. With it was worn a sleeveless and very youthful - looking coatee of the same material.

Black chiffon frocks formed a considerbale part of the collection, and the scarf effect and bloused back were the main characteristics.

Old-World Wedding j r TEN MAIDS IN TAFFETAS GOWNS ATTEND BRIDE I I BRIGGS—GREIG Instinct with the charm of Old World fashions, with its picturesque frills and furbelows and satins and laces, was the delightful wedding that took place at 6 o’clock last evening at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, when Agnes Maria-Rosa, the youngest daughter of Mr. G. B. Grieg, of Herne Bay, was married by the Rev. Dr. Buxton to Harry Lachlan, the only son of the late Mr. S. Briggs, of Blackheath Park, London, and of Mrs. H. Kensett, of Sydney. Of Earliest Victorian persuasion was the bridal gown, an exquisite thing of satin so rich and stiff that it could

quite easily have “stood by itself,” as grandmama would have Said. The shimmering satin was arranged in a crisp and bouffant manner over a skirt of filmiest lace, over which strayed little silver sprays of flowers. From the tight-fitting corsage the charming gown was slit right down to the ankle length hem to give fleeting glimpses of the lacy skirt beneath.

At either side of the slender waist wired panniers of the satin accentuated the period note of the gown, and nestling in each fold was a spray of silver flowers, which appeared again to hold in place the tiniest of kilted tulle ruchings which finished the little puffed sleeves of satin and lace. The bodice itself was made with a circular yoke of fine lace and inset in its front was a deep V-shaped lace panel. A very long train of the satin was attached to the shoulders and fell in yards of shining beauty behind the bride, as it was carried by Master George Howley, a debonair page in his period suit of white satin edged with silver lace. His knee-breeches and swallow-tailed coat gave a distinction to his suit that was enhanced by the sheer hose and buckled shoon that accompanied it.

The beautiful train was lined throughout with georgette and edged with ruched satin ribbon. Around the outer edge a folded hem of net began in modest dimensions and spread itself to enormous width at the foot. Tiny clusters of silver flowers were attached to it at intervals. A dainty lace cap was caught at either side of the bride’s face with large clusters of orange blossoms, and from it fell a billowing veil of silken tulle that cascaded gracefully over the long train. Appliqued flowers of silver tissue and light touches of embroidery in silk and crystal beads trimmed the veil which was daintily edged with embroidered lace.

Her bouquet was composed of exquisite lilies.

Ten maids attended the bride, Miss Tua Grieg acting as chief bridesmaid, in a sleeveless frock of white taffetas with a circular yoke of lace and a close-fitting bodice, wearing an upturned liat of tulle trimnled with a small floral spray and carrying a pretty bouquet. The other bridesmaids were the Misses Annie Grieg, Louie Gaudin, T. Solomon, E. Anderson, S. Anderson and A. Riley, and each wore a frock made in the same style as the chief bridesmaid’s, but expressed in a pastel shade. Tulle hats to tone with their frocks and beautiful matching bouquets were carried. The Misses Loloma Kay and Olive Ivronfeld were flower-girls and wore panniered shepherdess frocks of parchment taffetas and ecru lace. They each carried a dainty basket of flowers, and wore quaint little medallion caps of flowers tied under their chins with gaily-coloured ribbons. A diminutive attendant was little Miss Lei Greig, who in her hooped crinoline gown of rose-shot taffetas and long frilled Victorian pantalettes cheerfully trotted in the wake of the bridal procession. A delightful little Dolly Varden hat of rose tulle was perched on her dark curls and prettily massed with roses, and she carried a basket filled with fragrant rose petals. The church was beautiful with gracious lilies and hydrangea and the soft, subtle colouring of her attendants’ gowns made a charming setting for the white-clad bride, who looked as though she had but a moment before stepped from some old painting. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. George Greig as best man and by Messrs. Herbert Jones, T. Allen Quigley, Betliamand P. Paka as groomsmen. Miss Clare presided at the organ. The bride was given away by her father. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Click Clack Cabaret, where a large number of guests were received. Walter Smith’s band was in attendance and provided excellent music. Entertaining items were given by Kaai’s Hawaiian Troubadours, and dances were given by Miss Loloma Kay and a number of Samoan dancers. Among those present were:

Mrs. Powdrill, Mrs. Howley, Mrs. F. Kronfeld, Mrs. Gaudin, Mrs. S. Kronfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Seagar, Mr. and Mrs. Sac, Mrs. Solomon, Mr. and Mrs. Boyle, Mrs. Kay, Mrs. Holt, Miss Thorpe, Miss Palmer, Miss Thorpe, Miss Seagar, Mr. and Mrs. David Cuthbert, Miss Ella McDonald, Miss Joseph, Mrs. McGewin, Miss Craig, Mrs. Dryland, Miss Coutts, Misses Hoeft, Miss Jenson. Miss Dryland, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. McCarthy, Miss Blungardt, Miss Gaspard, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Kickson, Miss Redhead, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. A. Craig, and a large number of others.

WEALTH OF FLOWERS All the loveliness of early summer with its flurry of roses nodding and curtseying in the gentlest of breezes gave to the delightful gardens that surround "Kowhai,” Mrs. A. M. Ferguson’s prety home in Victoria Avenue, Remuera, an added charm yesterday, when she entertained a very large number of guests at a garden party. The gardens were ablaze with the colour of a hundred fragrant blossoms, and provocative curtains of wistaria, vivid rambling roses and tall sweet peas seemed to guard some inner beauty of leaf and bud and petal. Big trees that shade the brilliant lawns afforded welcome colour relief after the flambuoyant beauty of the host of flower beds.

A marquee was erected near the house, and surrounded with groups of chairs, and here strawberries and cream were served. The tea table’ in the dining room was attractively decorated with masses of fragrant carnations, delphiniums, sweet peas and roses added to the summer time beauty of the other rooms. A string band was in attendance, and provided a pleasant selection of music throughout the afternoon. Mrs. Ferguson wore a charming gown of black crepe alonza flounced with handsome appliqued lace, which also fashioned the long sleeves. Her black hat was trimmed with clusters of Naples blue flowers. Miss Ferguson chose a dainty frock of patterned georgette in a Nankin blue tone, and with it she wore a hat of matching Bangkok straws Mrs. Mervyn Reed’s frock was of geranium figured crepe de chine, and with it she wore a picture hat of black, trimmed with rouleaux of ruched ribbon. AMONG THOSE PRESENT Among the guests were: Lady Sinclair Lockhart, wearing a black and beige gown of crep,e elise and a black hat with trimming of rose-coloured flow6rjL*ady Nolan, black ensemble of hatienno and black hat with French-grey feather trimming. . Mrs. Birmingham, black satin faconne frock and black hat. , Mrs. E. R. Russell, ensemble of lotustoned satin crepe and hat to tone with paradise plume. Mrs. W. R. Wilson, navy blue crepe faille frock and black hat with osprey trimming. Mrs. J. R. Reed, ensemble of crepe marocain in prunelle tone with hat to match. Mrs. Savage, black and beige embroidered frock and hat of Violine blue. Mrs. E. H. Reid, frock of black georgette with ecru relief and black hat. Mrs. J. B. Macfarlane, frock: of black crepe romaine and black hat. Mrs. Swabey, frock of lotus rose lace and georgette, and crinoline hat to tone. Mrs. J. Anthony Carr, chequered suit of beige and beech brown toning and hat to match. Mrs. McCosh Clark, nut brown frock of georgette and nasturtium shaded hat. Mrs. A. A. Martin, navy blue frock of crepe faille and navy hat. Mrs. Waller, beige ensemble suit and hat to tone. Mrs. Colbeck, frock of black crepe alonza panelled with rose du Barri, and black hat. Mrs. Bickerton Fisher, cherry and white patterned frock of crepe de chine and cherry-coloured hat. Mrs. Henry, figured crepe de chine frock in pale gold and black, with hat to tone.

Mrs. C. E. Maguire, Naples blue crepe faille frock banded with black and worn with close-fitting hat. Mrs. C. Buddie, black crepe elise frock and small black hat. Mrs. Bankhart, ensemble of black satin faconne and black hat. Mrs. F. Hellaby, frock of fuchsia georgette and hat to match. _ . . Mrs. J. Reid, fringed frock of black satin carreau and black hat. Mrs. Tonks, frock of black crepe satin and black hat. , _ . • . - Mrs. Vaile* Sahara shaded frock ol georgette and lace and picture hat to m Mrs.' Perkins, ensemble suit of black crepe elise with touches of embroidery, and black hat. Mrs. Worley, frock of pale cameo rose crepe satin and hat to tone. Mrs. Stokes, black satin romaine frock and black hat trimmed with bandeau of feathers. , • . , . Mrs. H .O. Nolan, frock of black crepe marquise relieved with rose pink and worn with a hat of black vise a. Mrs. R. Wilson, black satin faconne frock lightly touched with leaf green and hat of black with green relief. Mrs. J. H. Upton, frock of black georgette and lace, and black hat. __ . Mrs. Bradlev, georgette frock m golden brown tone, and wide-brimmed hat. Mrs. Warwick W'ilson, frock of ecru georgette panelled with lace, and hat of matching Bangkok straw. . . . Mrs. Trevor Simpson, frock of leaf green mariette, and small beige hat. Mrs. H. Mowbray, ensemble of navy blue crepe alonza and navy blue hat. Mrs. Coleman, ensemble of navy blue georgette and romaine and wide-brimmed navy hat. Mrs. Gordon, suit of leaf green and white erepella and green hat. Mrs. P. Hanna, navy and beige crepe faille frock, and hat to match. Mrs. Thomas, frock of georgette in sand toning, and hat to match. Mrs. Hewitt, ivory trimmed frock of black charmante, and black and ivory hat. Mrs. Buchanan, frock of black charmaline panelled with lace, and worn with a hat of black and rose. Mrs. Dargaville, frock of crepe elise in fuchsia toning with hat to match. Mrs. A. S. Boyd, black frock with wistaria relief and black hat. Mrs. Firth, frock of navy blue crepe faille and navy hat. Mrs. Key Jones, ecru frock of georgette inset with lace, and ecru hat. Mrs. Frieberg, figured crepe de chine frock in fawn and black, and black hat. Mrs. Carrick Robertson, crepe marocain frock of leaf green and close-fitting hat to match. Mrs. J. Watson, frock of hydrangea blue crepe alonza and hat to match.

A TAFFETAS GOWN WORN BY BRIDE AT ST. MARY’S WILSON—BIELESKI A gown of crisp white taffetas made j in period style was worn by Vivienne | Blanche, the only daughter of Mr. and 1 Mrs. R. Bieleski, of Hill Street, New- j market, when she was married at St. j Mary's Ctthedral last evening to 'William Roberts, the second son of Mr. ; and Mrs. D. Wilson, of Grosvenor Street, Grey Lynn. The dainty frock was finished with a glistening hem of silver lace that dipped gracefully at the sides, and a i beaded motif was lightly attached to the front of the bodice. From one shoulder a long trail of orange blossoms drifted toward the skirt, and a wreath of orange blossoms held in place the dainty veil of embroidered Brussels lace. White roses and carnations composed the bridal bouquet. Miss Boris Lineen acted as chief bridesmaid, wearing a dainty frock of forget-me-not blue crepe de chine which was given added chic by the inset panel of finely-pleated material in the front. Silver rosebuds and misty blue tulle fashioned her head-dress, and she carried a bouquet of delphiniums.

The Misses Matilda Wilson and Beryl Wilson also attended, wearing attractive frocks of japonica-rose crepe de chine banded at the hem with crepe of a deeper tone. Silver flowers and pink tulle composed their headdresses, and they each carried a bouquet of roses and pink sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Walter Heerdegan as best man, and Messrs. Tracy Bieleski and Robert Somers as groomsmen. Canon Percival Janies conducted the ceremony.

Mrs. N. Hanna, georgette frock m tete de negre and beige toning, with hat of harmonising shades. . _ Mrs. Hain, navy blue frock of crepe marocain, and hat to match. Mrs. Somerville, black frock of satin faconne and black hat with upstanding plume. , „ , , Miss Nolan, ensemble of black crepe elise, and black hat. Miss D. Nolan, navy blue ensemble of crepe faille and navy hat. Miss Horton, crepe romaine frock in navy blue, worn with navy trimmed hat of ivory straw. Miss Binney, navy blue crepe de chine frock lightly trimmed with Pompeian rose, and navy blue hat.

Miss Yaile, apple green frock of crepe marocain, and hat in matching shade.

Miss Buckland, ensemble of black crepe faille, and black hat.

Miss Anderson, frock of lavender georgette, and hat in similar tone. Miss Moss, frock of beige and navy blue georgette, worn with a navy hat.

Mdlie, Bouillon, frock of black hatienne, relieved with cameo rose, and black hat.

Miss J. lteid, frock of Spanish raisin satin crepe and black crinoline hat. Miss Knight, Nankin blue frock of mirror crepe, and blue hat.

Miss Russell, frock of georgette in jade green toning, and jade green hat. Miss A. Bayly, georgette frock of hyacinth blue shade and hat to match.

Miss Isaacs, ensemble of balck satin crepe and black hat.

Miss Coleman, pale georgette frock panelled with lace, and hat to match.

Miss M. Alacfarlane, frock of Naples blue patterned chiffon and blue hat. Miss Walker, black georgette frock and beige hat.

Miss Stewart, frock of navy blue and leaf-green georgette, and navy hat. Miss Clark, blue patterned crepe de chine frock and blue hat.

Miss Martin, embroidered frock of white crepe de chine, and white hat.

Miss Waller, suit of navy and white crepe alonza, and navy blue hat. Miss Russell, frock of Sahara crepe faille, and hat to tone.

WEDDINGS AT ST. MATTHEW’S BROIDERED BRIDAL GOWN PATRICK—ROBERTSON Crystal beads in a delicate tracery of flower-like design embroidered the beautiful gown of parchment-satin faconne worn by Jean, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Robertson. of Mount Eden, when she was married at St. Matthew’s Church last evening to Ronald, the youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Patrick. Sydney. The marriage service, which was fully choral, was conducted by Canon Grant Cowen. The bride’s attractive was fashioned on the simplest of lines and took its charming distinction from the exquisite embroidery that spread itself all over it. A beautiful veil of embroidered tulle was arranged under a coronet of orange blossoms, and fell in the form of a train in misty folds of gossamer loveliness. A sheaf of splendid Christmas lilies mingled w T ith sweet peas, formed the bride’s bouquet. Six maids attended her, the Misses Thelma Robertson, Clair Patrick. Marie Jones and Germaine van Ossellear acting as bridesmaids, and the Misses Joyce Robertson and Molly Kelly making a pretty little pair of flower girls. Silver lame was combined in dainty manner with cobwebby tulle to fashion the bridesmaids’ pretty frocks, which were all made alike, with lame bodices and floating skirts of tulle over which was worked a delicate pattern in silver thread embroidery, with sprays of flowers caught at intervals to the tulle. The bridesmaid’s coronets were pretty affairs of tulle, edged with tiny flowers of pink, and each maid carried a dainty bouquet of pink carnations and sweet peas.

The two little flower-girls wore frocks of cameo pink georgette effectively hemmed with ivory lace and finished with flat shoulder bows of rose velvet. Each wore a quaint coronet of rose tulle and carried a delightful little butterfly bouquet of pink carnations set amid tulle petals. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Norman Fraser as best man, and Messrs. Ivan Clarkson, James Whitehead. and Trevor Woollams acted as groomsmen.

Mr. Victor Diamond and Vincent Par kinson were ushers.

After the ceremony a reception was held in the Orange Hall, Symonds Street, wher a large number of guests were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a handsome gown of gold lame with a gold hat and a deeplyfringed wrap of black and gold chiffon. The hall was beautifully decorated with carnations, lilies and feathery bamboo fronds. Excellent music was provided and during the evening several enjoyable musical items were given by Miss McCulloch, Miss Laura Walker, Mr. Eric Maxwell and Mr. Eric Bell. The bridegroom’s mother wore a charming frock of black charmeuse panelled with lace and carried a pretty bouquet of pansies. Among the guests were: Mrs. and the Misses Clare, Miss Pat Patrick, of Sydney, Mrs. Gilmore, Mrs. Squire, Wellington, Mr. and Mrs. Lusby,

Mr. and Airs. Gotlieb, Mr. and Mrs. Field- ; ing, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Woollams, Dr. and Airs. Pezaro, Air. and Airs. Goodman, Mr. and Airs. Rowell, Air. and Airs. AlcLeod, Air. and Airs. Carter, Air. and Airs. Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs van Osselaer, Air. and Airs. J. Emanuel, Air. and Airs. Corby, Air. and Mrs. 11. Jones, Air. and Airs. Spier, Air. and Airs. D. Heron, Air. and Airs. Riffkin, Air. and Mrs. Alorgan, Air. and Airs. 3. Pezaro, Jnr., Air. and ALrs. Pezaro, Snr., Mr. and Airs. Johnson, the Alisses G. Withers, Crowley, Simpson, G. Fielding, E. Kellv, AI. AlcCulloch, Marmont (3), M. Fraser Mason, Alortensen, AI. Spier, A. Nicolas, R. Stock, R. Dow, G. Greigs&ii, Laura Walker, L. Scott, A. Heron, I. Kebbel. N. Hardy, A. Targeuse, I. Targeuse, K. Snow, I. Alaxwell; Alessrs. Rowan, Bell, Fraser, Snier. Johnson. Diamond. Drummond, Ballantyne, Brown, Alaxwell, AlcCulloch, Dobson, Whitehead, Parkinson, Alogime.