Happenings in the Capital

North Otago Times, 26 September 1908, Page 4

Happenings in the Capital

(By " Penelope.") Wellington, September 22. -A Brilliant Wedding.- _ Probably nevcf before in Wellington has llicro been so much interest and ruinor beforehand In conneation with a wedding, lioport said tlio duty 011 i')io Parisian bridal; gown alono was £BO, that everything tho bridesmaids were to wear,' from shoos to hats, had been ordered from (Paris, that tlio synagogue was to bo a bower of flowoi's, and (hat there was a little word of f. disturbance by the crowd' certain to rollcct—because somo oi tlio guests were to wear very during directoire gowns. It was Bolomnly averred that the police had boen I ordered out to avert a public demon-1 stration. Of course rumor proved a liar. The wedding, though brilliant, was the occasion of much interest an<} curiosity, and passed oft with much solemnity in the synagogue, and_ delightful hospitality in the brido's home, The crowd was exemplary, the bridesmaids' hats alono camo from Paris, and the wedding gown was so elaborate and lovely that it is possible in this respect rumor may liavo spoken truly. It was tho softest, richest satin lined with satin, tho train all fairy-like net, and round tlio skirt heavy raised embroideries in satin and secd-pear)s, all delicate French handiwork. Her only ornament was a beautiful chain and pendant oi platinum set with diamonds, tho bridogroom's gift, his prcsont to tho bridesmaids being onamol and pearl daisy pendants on fine gold chains. Their frocks wero white marquisette, fiilver tissue, and filet laco, and their hats, wido-brimmod and full-crowned, oi spotted gauze, frills edged with kilted silk, a large bunch of cowslips set at tho Bide/ matching the loose posies that wero lied on the silver headed staves they carried. The flowers used at tho wed. . ding were simply oxquisite ;■ the rarest orchids wore used in the bouquets, and every man wore an orchid in his buttonhole. An exqiiisito bouquet carried by Mrs Joseph was entirely of great carnations, and Mrs David Nathan's was of amber abutilons and very handsome wallflower, tied with wallflower ribbons—a daring but effective contrast to her azuro silk empire frock with its gold embroideries. —Tho Jewish Servico.— This is very impressive. Tho Rabbi • has a wonderful voice, resonant and musical, and the Hebrew phrases were

grandly sonoroiu, Part of ilio eorvico takes place with closed doors, and before the brido enters, and it is strange to outsiders of tho faith to soo all the men with their hats . on. Tha wedding lakos place under n purjilo canopy, upb,ornc by four of the nearest malo relatives, and part of tho ceremony is the breaking of a H'ine glaBS, from which the bride, bridegroom and britfe's mother havo drunk. There was great competition later to got hold of a scrap of the glasa for luch.

—The Preseiits.Thoso were exceptionally haiulsomo. A great cabinet o: solid silver was given' to -the brido by her half sistor. It contained enough for a rtiniwr for eighteen people, and v was coinpleto evea to grapc-scissord nnd sugar sifUr.-i. Another beautiful gift caino from the ' bridegroom—a large dressing case, exquisitely fitted up in tortoisesholl and gold. A large leather case contained a lovely-, Crown Derby coffee service, each cup sot in a little fretted silver stand with lia.idla. A tiny travelling eloek in gold and enamel was another quaint present, As for silver of all kinds the supply seemod endless. The at home after the wedding was delightful and the many guests were looked after excellently. There was 110 hitch at all except, just at the end, when the fine motor, to take the happy pair away, broke its axle turning a sharp corner. However, a loan of another solved the difficulty, The bride and bridegroom Kent to tlio Upper Hutt, where Mrs Jacob Joseph has a country bouse, They return to town this week, and on Friday leave for Australia and England. Itrs and Miss Joseph expect to meet them in the Riviera in iho spring, —Spring in Parliament,— The Houaa presented an unusual appearance this week, Mr Barber, the member for Newtown, an enthusiastic amateur gardener, oft brings) llowers (o Parliament, But this session lio outdid his former generosity, awl when I went into, the gallery, every bench—for two members—had a vaso of beautiful daffodils. On oithor hand of the Speaker, beside the Clerk, and even on the ilansard table, stood vases of the same (lowers. I'ho olfect was very line, and the scent almost too overpowering, Later on in the evening, those men with homes and wives' were to be seen annoxing bunches to take away. Tlio Ilousq is very languid aud dull, even though tho Arbitration Bill is in Committee, and Mr Barclay .is proposing his fifty odd amendments. .No one expects any excitement unless it ho over the Woodward street affair, which is the ch'ief themo of talk just now. Thero will ba />. distinct feeling of relief when' this session cornos to an end.

—About People Mrs Prouse and Mr Oliver l'rouso havo gone to Auckland, Miss Viiunic Miles, who has, been eight months in Auckland, has vot-urnvd to Wellington, Mrs Faima, from Blouhoim, is in town. Miss Chad Boauehamp is baek trom Auckland, Miss Beauchamp and her younger sistor have returned from iN'oUon, and to-day Mrs Beauchamp leaves with Mr Beauchamp, by. the Whakarua for a month's trip to Australia, Mr and Mrs M. Murdoch are back irom their trip to England. -Mrs Arthur Duncan, Miss Duncan nn<] Miss Johnston left for Greatford last week, Mrs Leslie lieynolds, who has been staying with Mrs Macandrow, had to go back at chort notice to Otira .'on Priday, Miss Baldwin Warne, the English artist, is in Wellington at prcfcnt. She is exhibiting _ at tho coming art exhibition. Mrs Fitchott,

who has been in the South Island, is 'back in Wellington. Mrs Dyer Mid her girl arrived last week from a month's trip to Auckland and Rotorua. Quite a large Wellington contingent left by tho faverito IJimuroa, among thorn Mr and Miss Sjj.crrett, Mr Alex, end Robert Turnbull, Mrs Ha lull Johnston and Mrs Rolloston, the latter going to meet her husband, tho I'OW Commissioner, Mrs W. Bid«wll has been a guest of Mrs Tweed, and Mm W. Martin is with her mote, Mrs Gray. Mrs James Allen, wifo of Mr Allen, M.P., oas como to Wellington for a month. Miss Tolhurat aDd Miss Iforlon havo returnod from their deliglilful Islands trip. Mr Wylia has tuken Mr Skerrott's house in Sidney street for some months. Mrs Arthur Russell has been staying 1 in Wellington with Mrs Algar Williams. Miss Stoddart, tho artist, arrived from ChridSchurch on Sunday. Mrs Sirldon and Mrs Bean have comu up from Christ* church.

/ -Tliu Elect ons.Tfae forthcoming political battle in Wellington promises to bo a Yoty keon ono, and in some respects it will porLaps bo n vory bitter ono. Tho thick o! tho fighting will centre around Mr Fisher and Mr Hislop. The latter is ho Mayor oi tho city, and there has jcen a good d?al of criticism about •.is administration of local affairs. Ir Hisiop is au experienced awl a :uto campaigner; whilo Mr Fisher, hough young in years, is a good ilatform man and a very hard hitter, le has, however, still to livo down :omo of the odium ho incurrod in con. (cclion with the celebrated " voucher" neident. triumphed over t ,aV'lKcTirat' f wection, and that even n tho faco' of bitter opposition from .ho Into Mr Seddon. Mr O'Regfin is ipoken of as a third candidate. For lie south seat Mr Aitken, who has icon au excellent member, will no longer bo in tho lists, but hero again .here are tlir;-o candidates who will >oll well—Messrs Atkinson> ll'Lean, ind Winder. The former two have jeen in Parliament before. Mr Atkinon is a relative of Sir Harry Atlcinon's, Ho will Imvo ,tho brewers and mblicans fighting very Btrong against lim. Mr Jl'Lcan is the head of the ocal spiritualists, while Mr Winder is in ironmonger who has been in the jity Counril and recently president of he local Liberal and Labor IMcraion. These two will split the go■ailed Liberal vote. For Wellington forth Mr Izard, thi sitting mcmbor, Ir Herdman, ex-M.H.R, far Nasoby, md Mr Bolton, who has taken' somo nterest in local government, will fight i kocn contest. All three aro lawyers, n addition there will bo a straightiut labor candidate for each of these eats. It is quite on thq cards that econd ballots will bo noccssary, in rfiich case, it would not ba surprising o see nn opposition victory, for tho iv<il Government factions will bo very liter against each other before the oritest is at an end, and may suolc heir revonge at tho second ballot.