LADIES' COLUMN.

Evening Post, Volume LXXI, Issue 136, 9 June 1906, Page 15

LADIES' COLUMN.

Girls' Gossip. [Contributions to this column addressed "Priscilla" will be welcomed. Thej »uould be concise, and must be signed with the writer's full name and address, not for publication, but as a guaruutfo of authenticity .j Mz Diab Kbzia — Suxely Wellington has retrieved her character, and will no longer be called unmusical aflfer the magnificent audiences that listend rapturously to Mr. Lemare'a playing. The continued success of the recitals only goes to prove thatt when we have a good thing in the Empire City we appreciate it thoroughly. It is amazing how far-reaching has been ttlic charm of the great organist's ninsic, fo< ail sorts and conditions of men have been tonchecl by it- Watching him as he plays, one is struck by the composure an(J ease witfli which he manipulates an instrument that seems to need at least four feet and five hands to da its work. His visit) has been an epoch in Wellington musical history, and he has charmed many, not only as a musician, but as a man. A very large audience enjoyed Miss Pnlsford's concert last Wednesday ovening. The programme was excellent), though the site of the Town Hall is a, rather discomforting factor for singsrs to oope with. Moss Pulsford's and Miss Irvine's songs were enthusiastically recejyed, and tbe former was presented with two beautiful baskets of flowers. She wore a handsome cream satfin gown, Miss Irvine's pretty frock being of white" pilk. Miss Simpson, who played th,e flute, wore a white dress with blue ribbons. The number of those present, wa^ the highest) possible compliment to Miss Pulsford's charming singing. An Italian journal, containing portraits of Lard W^rd and Miss Ward, has been juet received. Lady Ward is in a gracefuj afternoon frock, and Miss Ward in evenjng dress, looking with a smile from a large book. A complimentary littfle note under the illustrations refers to the general admiration feu for our Posbr master-GpaeraPs wife, with an allusion to the beautiful "Miss Eileen Ward," a cultured musician. Very interesting indeed was the Sketch Club's exhibition that was opened las| Saturday by his .Worship the Mayor. Besides local talent— and there are some charming sketches among the exhibits by our own artists — there is a. whole wall covered with Mr. Van der Velden't wonderful studies, . and & large number of lent pictures, for which those who have -.11 -too little opportimi^- to »e«s fine wotS: are truly grateful. Perhaps the lovelies); picture in the gallery was a silver point by Sainton, pf which Dr. Fell ia tie fortunate owner. It represents a beautiful girl asleep, her arms tossed above her head. The 1 conception and execution are exquisite and attracted many admirers. There \$ a ghostly suggestion of Nairn about many of the sketches, and some studies from life that surely might have given, tihe originals good cause for libel actions. But there are also charming pictures that show distinct talent and an eye for the pictiuresque. Very acceptable tea and cakes were served during fhp afternoon by the ladies of the committee, among whom wer» Mr*. Fell, Mrs. L. H. B. Wil6on, and die Miss Wilsons. Miss Hislop, who came with her father, looked charming in a. dark bine tailor-made, with furs, and a large black plumed hat. Mrs. Fell wore a handsome black gown, and a picturesque black hat, and Miss Fell a dark green coat and skirt and a pretty pale green hat with a cluster of dark Ted flowers. Mrs. Wilson wore a black tailor-made frock and a pale blue hat, Miss Wilson a dark green and a pretty pale blue mushroom Eat, and her sister a dark blue oloth and a becoming hat of sapphire tin%. Many of those who went to the sketch exhibition went on afterwards to Mrs. 1 Adams.'? tea to welcpme Mr. and Mrs. Sefton Moorhouse, just come back from their fourteen months' trip. Mrs. Moorhouse is looking .remarkably well, and wore on Saturday a handsome black frock with a yoke of rows of black and white lace and ribbon embroidery, and a most becoming hat with brim of pale. green velvet) and jewelled trimming and black" feathers on t,lie left side. Mrs. Adams -wore a purple silk skirt and a cream silk and lace blouse. It was an extremely pleasant tea, and decorated by some P«tty frocks which were tempted oub by the fair weather. Furs of all kinds were much worn — indeed, this winter every well-dfeeed wiman appears to have one set, if not two, of these mosß enviable belongings. Three or four most luxurious sealskin coats have made their debuts, and white fur* are as obvious as ffoey are generally becoming. A woman who has not a sealskin coat may talk as' she likes about the -weight of such a garment and the risk its owner runs of catching cold after wearing it, but she would, be quite willing to e,ndure the discomfort and chance the results if qhe .were given one. They are without doubt the most becoming of wraps. A surprise party descended upon Mr. an 4 Mrs. Barraud at the Hutt last week. The "surprise" was so well carried out that the invaders were greeted by the host in pyjamas — over his dresa clothes — and the hostess in a dressing--gown,. and both ostentatiously rubbing their eyeo. . The effect, however, was somewhat disconcerted by the house beinx exquisitely decorated with glorious autumn leaves from Mason'a Gardens — where the maples are now in all the magnificence of colour. A delightful evening, with cards and music, was spent by the self-invited guests. A simple, but a very charming wedding—that of Miss Heaton to Mr. Fowkes — took place at the Hutt Ifisl I Saturday. The brido wore white satin, j and a very valuable old Limerick lnce 1 veil, the gift of an aunt. The elder >. bridesmaids were in white silk and white chiffon, swathed hats, and carried posies of scarlet berries and autumn leaves ; and the two tiny maids wore daintj white silk frocks, and Dutch bonnets, '■ with baskets of autumn foliage. Mro. Heaton, the bride's mother, looked verj bsedsome in black silk, with n lovelt •?tl he* etole, and a block bonnet with kxats of pink roses. After thft cereiseny the gutsta were entertained at ! V{n. Heatou's house, where the Üb!e* ! w»re decorated with white roses and other. white flowers, and, set out with all sorts of diintka. The bricle's irai filling gown v>as blue and with it flhe wore a pretty blue hat and fiux. It ia quite fashionable in .Australia a I present to be a "Maoiilancler." The Bulletin's description of Miss May Soddon ia amusing, and certainly worth quoting, "She is a Inrger, finer Alice Roosevelt, with the same ficbh, fftnk manner, thy »nrao confident smile, fhe came aiaap'ieity, th» earn* lack of s«lfconsclfinsriosj." Pink «tr«w— n» its very widest #*w»e, for tho range from crurtisd strawberry to majenta — It to istht tit* frroarite spring hats IJho new sailer, vit* its wee brim and tali erorn, is beotfeiing still moro pronounced, nnd tilted on so wide a bandeau that the ritn shrinks into insignificance. Tho trimming will be mainly ribbon or rucnr« of tulle. By tho way, moss is to bo couch worn, mixed with the spring flowers,

and a lovely bandeau is composed of tiny roses set in clusters of moss, who&fc eoft green looks charming against, either fair or dark hair. We are looking forward to seeing the charming Grace l'alotta, who is wearing the most fascinating frocks, and Mr. Hugh Ward, who is. aptly described as having brains at both ends. Mr. Ward's wonderful dancing and quaiut Americanisms may be remembered when the delightful Chinatown Company were here years ago. Mrs. Derbyshire, wife of the recentlynppointed manager of the Colonial Mutual Insurance Company, hu6 arrived irom Australia, with her three children, Mr. and Mrs. Derbyshire are, staying *t Bellevue until they get 11 house. Mrs. tfitchett, who. is staying at Mrs. Conner's, Sydney-street, is getting rapidly well, and has been able lo be at several of tlie recent teas. Every one is grieved to hear that Lidy I'iunket is not veiy strong, and it U to ho hoped the rest will quite net her up for tho sessiou. I am, yours, I'RISCILLA. A quiet and pretty wedding took plac9 at Brooklyn last week, in the house of Mr. J. B. Hopkicson, Todnnui-etreet, ihe contracting parties were Mr. Frederick Henry Deserill, second son of Mr. Henry Deverill, of London, and Miss Lilly jjickio, fourth daughter of Mr. .Ins. Dickie, qf Waverley. The .bride, who was given away by Mr. Hopkinsop, her brother-in-law, wore a beautiful gown of mousseline de soie trimmed with lace and orange blossoms, and a Brussels lace veil, and crtrfied a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums. fhe bridesmaid wag Miss Miflicent Gilbert, of Wanganui. She wore a pretty gown of pink "voile, tastefully trimmed. Mr. Fred Dickie, of Waverley. acted as best man. Tho Rev. P. C. Rennie conducted the marriage ceremony. At its close the bride aud bridegroom left for a short sojourn in the country. On Monday last, at the Church of the Holy Name, Porirua, Mr. J. R. Robertson, second son of Mr. James Robertson, of this city, ivas married to Miss M. A, Lloyd, second daughter of the late Mr. 11. W. Lloyd, Westport. The very Rev.Father Lane was the officiating clergyman. The bride was attended by Mies Millie Lloyd, and Mr. J. Brcnnan was best man. Many expressions of esteem were made \o both the contracting parties with all good wishes for the future. They left during the afternoon for the north, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride's travelling dress was of violet cloth, with hat to match. v On the 6th inst, at St. Joseph's C'liinvli. Buckle-strest, Mr. M. J. Casey, of the City Engineer's Department, was married to Miss Mnry Power Collins, second daughter of Mr. R. P. Collins, of Brougham-street. The ceremony was performed by the ftev. Father Hills, assisted by the. Rcr. Patters irfswis, Keogh, and Holley. Tho I bride was attended by her sister. Miss Margaret Collins, and Miss Nell Casey (sister of bridegroom), and her two nieces, Misses Nellie and Mysie Walker. Mr, R, Johnson was best man, and Mr. M. Baker acted as groomsman. The bride's dress was of a Louise merv. silk, much trimmed with lace and chiffon. She carried a shower bouquet and wore the usual veil and orange blossoms. The two elder bridesmaids wore pale-blue silk embroidered de luine dresses, with . blue chiffon hats trimmed with pink roses and carried shower banquets. The younger bridesmaids wore dninty white silk dresses and Victorian bonnets, and carried _ floral baskets of autumn Jeares. The bride's travelling dress was a navy tailor-made costume and a crimson hat of j pleated silk. A reception was held afterwards at the residence of the bride's parents. Among the wedding ,gifts was ono from the City Engineer andnis staff.