Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume II, Issue 80, 11 January 1902, Page 10

Social Gossip

By Christabel.

MUCH-ABUSED Wcdhngton can certainly afford to boast a Little about the splendid holiday weather we have all so much enjoyed .The little taste of summer came at exactly the ught time, and tempted even the most st ay-at-home" people to spend a day in the open aar. Everywhere" was crowded — thousands enjojed the delightful sand\ beaches and balmy seabreezes at Da\ 's Ba\ , Rona Ba\ , and Muntai, where, by the way. quite a goodly population of city people are now in residence. All the houses are full and tents have gone up m prett\ bush spots, and 'Johnnies." in sweaters and knzokers, are as plentiful almost as the sandflies. * « • The hundreds v\ ho w ent on the excursion to Picton had a fine trap and thoroughly enjo\ed the prett\ scenen passed on the way At Phmmerton there are numbers of people camping out. One especially atti active camp appropriately named The Angels' Rest," belongs to a party of girls who are enjoying the novelty of tent life immensely. * ♦ • A camp ot a \erv different im tun ~ thai of the Eighth Contingent bound for Africa, is attracting main to Trentham, vehicles of every description and dozens of cyclists, were to be seen wending their way along the dust\ road en route on Sunday last The lelations of a one-time smart Contmgenter" are not too delighted to hear that he has commandeered the heart of a Boer girl — rich and piett\ -and aftei the war he intends settling down in Africa with his bride * * * Smait and gene rail \ becoming an the Panama hats now beang worn b\ so many of our pieth girl c Worn with the front of the bum turned down to shade the e"\ es the\ jic sensible as well as smart * • * A New Zealand girl who is at piesent ha vine a good time m Pans wuttsme that all the women there are wearing large Marquise hats." much tilted ovei their wes. and tthick lace \eils that reach the tips of the no&e and they ato she snvi, hideous-h unbecoming Furs eepeeialh ermine and mink are being made up more beautifully than over tins year chiffon in soft full fnlK being added to the muffs and collarettes The effect is said to be most ple'ciMne: but as vet we aie not interested m w intoi goods. =o I'll not describe other novelties until later * • *■ Mrs Fitchett lias returned fioin PeJorus Sound where, with <i campins; party she has had a ver-v pleasant time * # * Miss E Willis (Jolmsoiu ille) n. \ iMting friends at Bulls Rangitikei * • » Mr D T Stuart and famiK aiv spending the sumniei month* at then house at Phmmorton * ♦ • Miss Cottoull (X.ipioii) is at pi wont in Wellington Mr and Mrs David Nathan hare gone to inhale the ozone and take tho waters (externalK ot course) at Muntaii also Mr and >fi< Leiceitn and Leicester soji * • • Other folk now living across the 11a.iboui, and, of couise. no longei paying afternoon calls, or taking part in social distractions this side the water are — Mr. and Mis Erneht Buiun Mr and Mrs R Scott, Mr and Mrs Wright Mr, and the Misses Fordham Rabbi and Mrs Van Sta\eren and tamilv Mrs Russell (Chnstohurch) Mr and Mrs Blow and famiK Mi. and Mis H D Bell Mr and Mis Forte Mi and Mis Alex Wilson Mi and Mis Frank Wills- but ioalK the list is too foimidable * • • Mr and Mrs Gollan (Queensland) arc staving at the Royal Oak (Wellington) and intend doing" New Zealand before returning to their home * * * Everyone will be pleased to heai that Mr. Wilford's health ha.s greath improved since he has been staving at Roto rua

Miss May Seddou ha.s beeai \eiv ill wfrth pneumonia, but is much bettei again, and her main friends will join with mo in hoping that •she will quickh regain lier strength. • • • Mis Machwen who ha,^ just returned from a most delightful trip to Canada is looking extremely well, and is charmed with the- Canadians and their pretty tmvni and *tvhsh cities * * * An Austialian correspondent thus describes a couple of very fetching costumes of Miss Mane Lloyd's — I call it the fishy frock, because it is inostlv scales — solver scales The scal\ part flashes m points to the edge of the skirt, and pouf. Undei them flows npples, and flares a dozen cascade flounoesi of pale blue glace a hunch of glowing red ros.es decorate the bodice, and somei aie held m her hand Anothei — the violet frock — is just loveh Deep violet vehet composes the bodice and the skirt, is of a lighter-coloured chiffon, with ruffled lace With this she wears an apion of Neapolitan flowers and a tri-comered hat of violets ' Wliat a difference well-arranged han makes, to a woman — all the difference between prettines-s and plainness in most oases In these days no one has an excuse for unbecomingly -dre&sed hair, for fashion allows it to be done lugh or low parted in front or at the side or combed back and fnnge.s aie of all sorts and sizes A few smart girls still dress their haar high, but in London mauv girls (and I notice those who ha\e lateIv returned) have adopted the nonei style of coils at the back of the ne<ek The prettiest way of arranging a low coiffure is to wave the hair fluff it out round the face, turn back iooseU , and then coal the long, hair into a figure of 8 knot * • • Girls of vsaxteem or seventeen who are not vet out dress their hair m tins w-av but tiei the back hair with a bow of srlace, nbbon A recent 1\ -arrived English eail who is not \et old enouerh to put it up, but too old to leave it looso ties it at the na.pe of the neck or in the time-honoured fashion high up on the head (Continued on paqc II )

The niamage ot Miss Ella Johnston daughter of the Hon. Waltei Johnston, to Mr Godfrey Pharazyn, was to take place on Wednesday this week, at "Highden," near Feildmg. A number of guests have gone up from Wellington, to be present at the ceremony Amongst them are The Hon. C. J and Mrs. Johnston, the Misses Johnston Dr. and Mrs. Newman, Mrs W Phairazyn, Miss Pharazyn. Mi and Mrs Goring Johnston and the Misses Stow p The engagement has been announced of Miss Toxward, daughter of tlie late Mr C T Toxward, of Wellington to Mr. C. Hartmann, of the Bank of Australasia, Tnvercargill * * The engagement is also announced ot Mi=s Elsie Napier-Bell (at present in Paris) daughter of the well-known engineer, to a wealthy English gentleman The marriage is to take place in April Miss Napier-Bell ha® for the last two years been pursuing her art studies on the Continent. « • • Mi&s M. MaeGregoi lias leturned fiom her trip down South. Miss Borlase i& in town again, having spent a delightful holiday in New Plymouth. Mrs Hughes and Miss G Hughes (Napier) leave b.\ the Mokoia on the 18th, for Sydney, en route for England. • ♦ » Mrs. and Miss Holm wood lett , on Tuesday last, for a trip to Chnstchuich • * • Dr. Prendeigast Knight, who went Home last year with a Privy Council appeal case, has just letuined to Wellington. « » » A most enjojable game of cricket was played at the Basin Reserve on Monday last, between, the members of the Hawtrey Dramatic and Pollard's Opera Companies. The game was played in a very friendly spirit and resulted in a win for the "Dramatic." At the adjournment an Al luncheon was served up most daintily by Mr. Mawson, of Cuba-street, in a marquee erected on the ground. During the match the lady members of both companies were present, and greatly enjoyed watching the game. • • • The popularity of the Rev. Father Goggan, who has just been transferred from the Te Aro Parish to relieve Dean Grogan, at Napier (now on twelve months' leave of absence), was clearly demonstrated at the valedictory social which was held in his honour on Friday last. The Druids' Hall was just large enough to accommodate the gathering, and, considering the shortness of notice, the promoters of the "social" must congratulate themselves upon the great success of the evening. • * » The honoured guest was presented with a purse of sovereigns and an eulogistic address, from his parishioners, while from the Manst Brothers School Old Boys' Association he received a handsome travelling bag, snuff-box, and soarf. Last, but by no means least, came a very touching testimonial from the school teachers of Te -ato Parish, on whose behalf it' was creditably read by Miss Gilbert, a little mite of some nine summers. The speeches were pervaded hv affectionate feeling on both sides, and the greatest cordiality marked the entire proceeding. • • • At the stylish wedding of Miss A. Rose to Mr. Houghton, which was recorded in our last issue, many smart frocks were worn by the sruests. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Royal Oak Hotel. Tables, tastefully decorated with white flowers, were placed in the large corridor upstairs, and light refreshments were handed round to the guests in the drawingroom. Mrs. Ro«e (the bride's mother) looked very handsome in a gown of black and white brocade, with a flounced skirt draped with beautiful lace, her r^-ettv bonnet being brightened with crimson rosebuds. • ■* * Lady Douglas wore a coat and skirt, and large black hat , Miss Claudia Douglas, a pale blue and white musbn frock, and black hat ; Mrs. Quick, black brocade, with a touch of blue in her bonnet. Miss Quack looked well in cream serge, strapped with glace, blue swathed belt, and black halt. Mrs. Cruickshank wore a handsome black costume, and Miss Y. Cruickshank a white Bilk rnsertioned dress, with a black feathered boa and large black hat with tips. Miss MacGregor wore a beautifully made black gown, and large black hat, and Miss M. MacGregor wore brickre,d frieze, the bolero opening over a deer> folded vest of silk of the same shade, and a black hat • • • Mrs. Arthur Young wore a pink tucked voile with touches of black velvet, a pale heliotrope chiffon toque, with pink rosebuds Mrs Simpson wore grey brocade, and bonnet to match

Miss Simpson was, adimied in a pietty gown oi biscuit-colouied muslin, with a de&ign of tiny puiple tioweib, a swathed purple silk belt, and black hat, with ostrich tips. Mrs. W. Kenned} wore a gown oi cornflour blue cloth, with strni"' insertion, and a white chiiron toque Mrs, Rotheiain was in, a bluegiey gown and black bonnet with roses Mrs Barnicoat (Wa«nganui) a pale green mushn, black hat Mrs. Murison wore black, and a black chiffon toque The Misses Harding had on muslin gowns and piettj hats Mis Edward Richardson a black and white gown Mis Tripo, black and thp> Misses Edwin wore prett\ frocks and hats w ith rose.s * ♦ » A prett\ wedding was celebiated on Wednesday January Ist, at the 1 evidence of the bride's parents when Miss Edith Hutchins, second daughter of Mr. E Hutohins, a, very old and respected resident of Wellington, was manied to Mr. Thoma&i Hemj Barnes, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Baines late of Kidderminster. England. The bride, who is the grand-daughter of Mr. Solomon Levy, and grand-niece of Mr. T McKenzie both earh "settlers in Wellington, entered the room on her uncle's arm, and was given awa\ by her mother. She looked charming in a gown of Freneh-grej cashmere, with trimmings of glace silk, and also wore a veil and carried a beautiful shower bouquet » • * Her attendants were her sister (Miss Nora Hutcbins) and Miss Annie Barnes (sister of the bridegroom) who were attired in gowns of cream liberty silk. The also wore gold band nnss, the gift of the bridegroom Mr Walter Barnes acted as be=t man, and the marriage service was conducted by the Rev. S Peryman (Levin"), a cousin of the bride After the ceremony, the bridal party and guests adjourned to the New Century Hall, Kent Terrace, where the wedding breakfast was. served. The toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr. T. W T . McKenzie, in an appropriate speech, and responded to by the bridegroom. "The Bridesmaids," by Mr. Percy Kinneberg, and "The Bride's Parents," by Mr. George Levy. The presents received by the happy couple were costly and numerous, and arrived from, various parts of the world, including Kidderminster, England, Sydney, and many New Zealand towns, thus testifying to the popularity of the bride axid bridegroom «r • • In the evening, a " social" and dance, largely attended, was held in the hall, which had been tastely decorated for the occasion. Songs were contributed by Miss Kate Hutchins, whose well-trained voice was heard to ereat advantage in Gounod's "Serenade," and 'At My Window." Miss Nannested (Palmerston) grand-daughter of Madame Moeller, also sang. Amongst the guests were Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Barnes (parents of the bridegroom), Mr. T. W. McKenzie, Mrs. Edwin Jackson (Petone), Mrs. Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Innes, the Misses Innes, Mrs. C. Innes Mr. and Mrs. E. Hurrell, Mrs. Dearlove (Pahiatua), Mr. and Mrs. Dean (Levin), and Mr. W. J. Heard, of Manawatu * * * Kent Terrace Church, Wellington, was the scene of a very attractive weddinor on New Year's Day. The contracting parties were Mjss Charlotte Howlett, eldest daughter of Mr. James Howlett, of Lincolnshire, England, and Mr. Frederick Wade, second son of Mr. Charles Wade, Whitford, Auckland. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J. K. Elliott. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very pretty gown of white silk, draped with lace and orange blossoms. She also wore a wreath of orange blossoms and a veil. * * ♦ The bridesmaids were Miss Sylvia Howlett (sister of the bride), who wore a white silk "own and turquoise and gold heart, the gift of the bridegroom, and Mi«s Mabel Riddick, gowned in white muslin, her gift being a p-old band ring, suitable inscribed , both maids carried pretty pink bouquets. Mr. Gilbert Roberts acted as best man, and Mr. Sam Wilson as groomsman. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold and diamond bracelet, and the bride's gift to the bridegroom w as a set of gold links. * » * After the ceremony, a reception was held at Godber's, where fifty people were entertained at breakfast. Included in the toasts were "The bride and bridegroom," proposed by the Rev. Boon "the bride's parents," by Sergt.J. K. Elliott, "The bridesmaids," by Mr Major Calloway, who, by the way, ha 6 just returned from the front. The Rev. J. K. Elliott and other clergymen present proposed "Our Boys in South Africa,' coupled with the names of Far-rier-Sereeant Cromie and SergeantMajor Calloway, of the First Contingent. The latter, who was specially mentioned bv Lord Roberts, was wounded at the Vaal River, and gained the muchcovetod D.S.O.

Mr. and Mrs. Wade's honeymoon is beine spent in the Wanganui district. The bride's travelling costume was a navy-blue cloth, with a white satin vest and a white chiffon hat. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of a large number of valuable presents, inoludmp a beautiful life-size oil painting of the bride, the work of Mr. A. B. Nierhtingale, of Auckland, who is well known in Wellington, and a cheque from Lum Kee, of Marton. * • • Among the guests were: Mr., Mrs., and Miss Gotch. Mr. and Mrs. Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Boon, Mrs. Uridge, Mrs. and Miss Prince, Farrier-Sergeant Cromie, Sergeant-Major Calloway, Miss Flint, Mr. Bert. Robert* Mr. O'Connell, and Mr. Sam Wilson. • • • A very pretty wedding took place at Hawera on Friday, the 3rd instant, when Miss May Parkinson, daughter of Mr. W. A. Parkinson, proprietor of the Hawera "Star," was united m marriage to Mr. R. E. Page, eldest son of Mr. J. E. Page, Town Clerk of Wellington. The ceremony took place at St. Mary's Church, Hawera, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. The Rev. H. Anson, vicar of St. Mary's, was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a rich dress of cream satin, veiled with Honiton lace, a veil and a handsome shower bouquet completed the costume. * » * She was attended by Miss Ethel Christie, of Wanganui, Miss Effie Page, of Wellington, Miss C. Worral, of Te Kapo and Miss Dingle and Miss A. Dingle, of Hawera as bridesmaids. The bridesmaids wore white muslin dresses, with pale blue silk belts, and blue chiffon hats, and they carried bouquets of crimson carnations. ♦ # » The bridegroom was supported by Mr. 'E. Page, of Wellington, as best man, and Mr. B. Parkinson, as groomsman. Thd service was choral, the choir singing the hymns, "How welcome was the call " amd "0 perfect love," and, as the couple left the church Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" was played by Mrs. Anson. » ♦ ♦ After the ceremony, the guests assembled, at the residence of the bride's parents, where afternoon tea was served in a large marquee erected on the lawn. The presents, which were numerous and costly, included gifts from the choir and from the staff of the "Star" office. A large number of congratulatory telegrams were received. After the health of the bride and bridegroom had been drunk the happy couple left for Nelson, where the honeymoon is bein~ spent.

The Misses Newton entertained the ladies of the Wellington Dramatic Students' dub at an extremely pleasant afternoon tea on Monday last, the occasion being a farewell for the Misses Henry (members of the club), who shortly leave for England. Delightful music, dainty tea, and gossip made one quite forget that time flies, and the hour for departure was long passed e'er we thought of saying good-bye to our charming hostesses. The tea-table was prettily arranged with vari-coloured 6weet--ea, on a pale-green silk centre. * » » Song® were contributed by Miss Newton who sang Tosti's "Good-bye" very sweetly, Mrs. Mclndoe, and Miss Etta Maginnity, whose delightful singing of Tosti's "Parted" and "Awake" was much enjoyed. Miss Newton wore a white satin blouse and black skirt- Miss Jessie Newton, a black silk skirt and palegreen silk blouse. Miss Henry was, unfortunately, owing to a slight illness, unable to be present. • • • Miss G. Henry wore a pretty green silk blouse, black skirt, and black chiffon hat. Mrs. C. Richardson wore a most becoming gown of black tucked voile, with wide cream applique, and a black hat. Mrs. (Dr.) Fell wore black and white foulard, and hat to match ; Mrs. Nicholl, a smart black gown, and black hat. Miss E. Maginnity looked very well in blue foulard, and a black chiffon hat. Miss Q. Letham. wore black and white; Mrs. Mclndoe, black skirt, white silk blouse, and white hat ; Miss G. Lawrence, a blue linen frock and becoming hat; Miss Glen (Glasgow), white pique costume; Miss M. Kennedy, a flowered delaine gown, black hat. Miss J. Letham wore black, and a black picture hat. » • • Mrs. Nicholls pleasantly entertained the "Students" and the Misses Henry in the same way on the preceding Monday, when, on behalf of the Dramatic Students, Miss Marjorie Nicholls the Misses Henry with pretty gifts in the form of gold pins with greenstone pendants. • • • Miss Hewitt, daughter of Captain Hewitt (Palmerston North), is at present in town.