Society

Observer, Volume 5, Issue 124, 27 January 1883, Page 308

Society

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Banjo clubs are becoming fashionable in America amongst the young folks.

Mrs Shannon gave onn of her enjoyable dances at Kaitaia on the evening of the Bth inst. Miss L., as usual, was first favourite, and Miss Annie looked bewitching. Poor S.M. seemed miserable ; evidently riding parties do not agree with him, even when got up for the purpose of giving him a good opportunity.

A young lady, who resides at Lake Ireston, Dakota, has lately created quite a furore among the eligible young men of the neighbourhood by an advertisement in the local paper. She says : " I mean business. If there is any young man in this country that has as much sand in him as a pound of plug tobacco, I want to hear from him. I have a free claim and homestead, am a good cook, and not afraid of work, and willing to do my part. If any man with a like amount of land, and decent face and carcase, wants a good wife I can fill the bill."

The battle of the divided skirt is waged vigorously in London. Lady Harberton, its most influential advocate, has worn the skirt on every possible fashionable occasion during the season. She possesses a tall symmetrical figure, has a graceful carriage, and, though invariably attracting much notice, is quite self-possessed under the gaze of wondering eye 3. Newpapers have attacked, the skirt on the score both of ugliness and inconvenience, and have said that one disadvantage is the inability of the wearer to hold it up, except in a clumsy, sailor-like hitch with both hands. But this is an unfair objection., for the dual skirt is supposed to be cut sufficiently short to escape the ground even in sloppy places, and never needs raising.

Mr and Mrs Wyles, of Mongonui, gave a very pleasant dance in their new hall last week. The room was prettily decorated with flags, and the floor was in good condition, music and refreshments all that could bo desired. The following is a list of the dresses : — Mrs Wylos, pale blue and white nuns-veiling; Mrs Hogwood, white muslin, with pale blue satin bows ; Mrs Shaw, black dress ; Mrs Westren. a rich grey silk, and maroon satin trimmings ; Miss Chapman, blue and creme lustre ; Mrs Trimnell, green silk ; Miss Trimnell, blue nuia's-veiling with creme lace trimmings ; Mrs O'jSTeil, biscuit-coloured grenadine, with cardinal trimmings ; Miss C. Wyles, pale pink sateen ; Miss Grant, mourning dress ; Miss Edwards, white muslin with silver trimmings; Miss Admanson, biscuit-colour with red trimmings ; Miss M. Admanson, navy-blue, silk trimmings. During the intervals of the dances Mr Bishop and others sang some very pretty songs.

A garden-party in Tauranga was a great success, and most of the elite were present. Croquet seemed the order of the day though the ground was rather rough. The principal dresses were : — Mrs L., black cashmere trimmed with old gold and black lace bonnet trimmed with gold beads j Miss L., pretty pompadour, with cherry-ripe trimmed with white and cardinal ; Mrs X.,* white moselle trimmed with black Maltese lace and black G-ainsborough ; Mrs W., black silk with mauve trimmings, Queen Elizabeth hat trimmed with cream and black ; Mrs H., cream sateen with cherry-ripe hat trimmed with cardinal ; Mrs 8., navy-blue silk with white lace, navy-blue bonnet ; Miss X., check silk with Mother Hubbard bonnet. She was quite the belle of the single ladies ; Miss H., pink sateen with Q.ncon Elizabeth hat with white trimmings ; Miss W., light blue silk trimmed with swan's down and white Gainsborough ; the hostess was dressed in nun'sveiling with a pretty hat trimmed with peacock's feathers ; Mrs L. was the belle of the married ladies.

The pretty and inteiesting ceremony, which united in the bonds of holy wedlock the Eov. C. L. Tuke and Miss M. E. Tiff on. was solemnized at St John's Church, Napier, on' Thursday, 18th inst. The Eev. Deßcrdt Hosell conducted the marriage service, assisted by the Eev. H. W. St. Hill. Long before the appointed hour the church was crowded to excess. The rev. bridegroom, Mr C. L. Tuko, made 3ns appearance early, supported by his best man, the Rev. K. McLean, looking happy and expectant. Soon after the bride, resting on her father's arm, and accompanied by six bridesmaids, made her appearance. The look of love and trust that lighted up the bride's face, as on entering Lhe church, her eyes rested for a moment on the bridegroom, was a compliment to him. Tho bride, dressed in a very rich light silk which is grey or lavender according to the light it is seen in, and was profusely trimmed with lace and orange-blossoms, and carrying in her hand a large bouquet of beautifully arranged bridal flowers, was given away by her 'father, Mr F. J. Tiffen, of Ems Hill and Clise-square. The bridesmaids were Miss Ida Tiffen, Miss E. Tuke, Miss Chapman, Miss Wiginton, Miss W. Tiffen and Miss "Warren. The first four were dressed in very stylishly made dresses of porcelianblue Japanese silks, with daisy-wreaths and veils, the other two shrimp-pink, prettily made and trimmed. The service was a choral one, Mr Brown presided at the organ, and played very effectively the professional March Aux Elambeaux, on the entrance of the bride, and the Wedding March on the departure of the newly married couple. The wedding guests occupied seats in the chancel. Mrs Chapman, aunt of the bride, wore a very rich and handsome black silk, with pretty cream bonnet ; Mrs Warren, another aunt, wore a handsome brown silk, trimmed with black lace ; Mrs Deßerdt Hovell, wore a very pretty black silk, with handsome cream lace princess bonnet ; Miss Mina Chapman, looked very pretty in shrimp-pink, with pretty cream hat. _ Mrs C. L. Tuke is a great favourite, not only in her own set, but amongst the poor and afflicted in her husband's parish, for, prior to her marriage, she always visited those in trouble. She is pretty and gentle, in fact, she is an ideal clergyman's wife, and thfe Eev. 0. L. Tuke who

has been with us now for many months is also a universal favourite, a friend to young or old, rich or poor. They certainly deserve every happiness, I sincerely trust they will get a large share of it.