LADIES' COLUMN. Girls' Gossip

Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 56, 3 September 1904, Page 11

LADIES' COLUMN. Girls' Gossip

[Contributions to this column addressed "I'iibcilla" will bo ■welcomed. They should bo concise, and must be signed ■with the writer's full nnmo and address, not for publication, but us a guumnteo of authenticity.] Mr Dear Kezia— Honours wevo divided last Saturday botwecu tho smart marriage and tlio wilder excitement of hockey. Unfortunately, on© could not bo in two places at once, und ono attract ion had to be reluctantly given up. There are many ■\vail» over iins.sing tho "scrap" — as the boys cull it — iit Day's Bay, and even elderly citizens, guuerally decorous and sedate, regretted not being present to take a hand. Little Mr. l'irani, tho girls' champion, showed a courage that those who haw watched him from the ladies' gallery in tho J louse have never doubted his poswssing. In tho meant inie, while the points of issue- aro being hotly dipcussed, the girls aro unruffled and aro attending to their own tournament. Hockey visitors are guests at many houses, and the athletic damsels, with colours dying, and armed with their slicks, may be seen hurrying along our streets in early morn and dewy eve, determination in their eyes, and ambition in their tread. Pudercwski's concert* promise to be a huge, success, and enthusiasts are making pilgrimages from afar to hear the great muMcum. It is to bo hoped our weather will behave itself, and that the great Waimangu Gey&er will show off bravely in honour of tho distinguished visitor. A. great pianiste can play for kings, but. it is not every country* that can make a great geyser play for Padorewaki 1 Visitors to Wellington at the time'of the concert* who posnesa thin, spiritual features, and shocks of mysteriously-coloured hair, will bo embarrassed by tho public attention they will reccivo, and would do well to disguise themselves. Tho picturesque interior of St. Paul's waa charmingly decorated on tho occasion of Miss Blanche Mills's murringe to Mr. Donald, and the entire centre of tho church' was railed off for the largo number of guests. Tall palms and foliage-plants stood in the chancel, and a large bell of white blossoms swung abovo where the bride- and bridegroom were to stand. Ivory satin, with exquisite real luce bortho and much accordeon-pleated and embroidered chillon, formed tho pretty wedding gown; Tho bridesmaids' frock* wcro charming, of white accordeon-plea'ted silk, and their white bat# hud clusters of pink rows at ono side. They wore- pearl pendants, and tho bride wore a pearl pendant and chain, gifts of tho bridegroom. Mrs. Mills looked extremely well in a black merveilloux frock, her hat being wjiite chiffon with black lace motifs, a white feather curling over the brim. Mks Mill»'o gown was of pflle brown voile, the pretty hat and tho bouquet having touches of orange. Mre. Seddun wore- a black voiie, trimmed with black and whit<* ribbon, and her hat had white Howem and black velvet ties. Mrs. Donald, tho young-looking mother of the bridegroom* wore black Irish poplin, with touches of pink in the embroidery on tlu* bodice. A tull, handsomo, grey-haired lady wore black silk and a dainty bonnet with n rosebud wreath. A bright blue continue wiln quantities of laco was noticeably smart, and a cream voilo with many tucks and bonds of jxitin ribbon muted it* blonde wearer excellently. It wn» v little early in tho season, und the day a little doubtful, to sport, new spring frocks, but i.io many pretty hats decorated the occasion excellently, though strings and laco curtftiiu> — apparently the piovailing characteristics of the fa teat ho«ulgear — were wot much in favour. The weddiug-tahles wore artistically arranged with delicate snowHukos and maidenhair fern, and tho reception was v most enjoyable tho Premier's genial presence adPng to* tho jollity. I'ho presents wore beautiful, and the solid silver tea. and coffue service givon by Mr. MillVu Ministerial collcnguos particularly admired. The Uoussoau is charming, and much of it tho work of the bride's clever lingers, that have put into it tho most bewitching stitcherr. A delightful little d«nco was given by Mrs. Kelson last Friday, and, being held in the house, was a very pleasant jeuango from the ordinary ball. Nowadays very few danpes are given by hostesses in their private houses, and many regrot the times when tho lifting of the curpct was naturally followed by a "hop," witk perhaps an extcniporo supper und impromptu music. Miss Johannson, from Nelson, is a guest of Mrs. Nelson's, and tho moßt artistic programmes wero designed and painted by 'her. The guests had » charming ovoning. The hostess wore , black silk with a pretty bolero bodico of white tullo and job . Misß Nelson was in white satin, the bodico trimmed) with rucked chillon frills. Another dance last week was Miss Borlasc's "long night," and on Thursday of this week Mrs. Fivfh is giving a largo danco at tho Sydney-street ll all. Tliore will not bo many more balls frhis season, but I hoar of some projected "toas" that will probably materialise into • pleasant realities. Mrs. Konnedy Macdonnld has issued invitations for «n At Ilomo on Wednesday of this week. Parliament still draws -flocks of feminine auditors, notwithstanding the scanty room and the oppressive atmosphere, lb j is highly amusing to watch the attempts j to. gain front seats. Girls, when requested by tho orderly to take the back seats, hang on desperately to the backs of the chairs, and when the Speaker takea his, place they dash into them and broatho freely. Ib is delightfully reminiscent of "musical chairs," that exciting game whore, when tho music stops, one rushes for a seat. Tho Speaker's gallery, too, has been full, and one evening Mrs. Morico came with Mr. Soddon. At tho first performance of "The Marriago of Kitty" a number of tho guests at Miss Mills's wedding wero present. "Kitty" is voted charming — as Rose Musgrovo ever is — and her frocks are delightful. Apropos of frocks, at Miss Riddiford's wedding ever so many dainty creations aro to burst upon an enraptured world, and it is to bo hoped the»sun will shine upon what is promised to be the daintiest marriago function that has been held for a long time Tho surroundings of tho marriago are so picturesque, and there is a charm about a country wedding tliat is absent always from a town function. Ono wonders whether strings and lace curtains will figure in tho new hate worn by tho guests. Those two points certainly aro features in tho latest millinery, and though the tullo strings»are most becoming, tho lace drapes require a tall stately woman to do thorn justice. Tho new hals aro largo and imposing, and a little person like you will .bo overwhelmed with thoni. A smiill tea was given by Dr. NapierMaclcan last week. During the afternoon tho host plnyod exquisitely. Another small lea — nnd these seem mercifully coming into favour— was givon by Mrs. O'Connor in her beautiful new house on, The Terrace. The rooms wero gay with spring flowers, and the wide views from the windows wero much admired. Bur-

ing tlio afternoon Mibs Molony played charmingly. Among tho guests wcie Lady Steward nnd her daughter from Abhbuiton, Mrs, Cmtis, who hn.s been staying a Fortnight in Wellington on her way to D.innevirke. Mrs. O'Connor wnie black -silk and handsome laco, and Miss O'Connor a most, graceful chillon % civet gown with luce yoke and -wrist -frills. — Yours, PKISCILLA.