Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume III, Issue 113, 30 August 1902, Page 12

Social Gossip

By Christabel

A FASHIONABLE and pretty wedding was solemnised at the Church of the Nativity, Blenheim, on Wednesday, August 20th, the occasion being the marriage of Miss MolK Greenfield, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Eobert Greenfield Wellington to Mi. J. Garencieres Rose, second son of Captain Rose, Wellington. The chuich, which had been beautitully decorated by girl friends of the bride was filled with guests, bride, who was given away by her brother looked verv sweet in a beautiful gown of cream merveilleux, much tucked and trimmed with very handsome Maltese lace, and sprays of roses. * • * The bridesmaids were Miss Nelle Rose (chief), who wore cream voile over silk trimmed with wide strings ot coloured insertion and oriental satin, and a large velvet black hat, with dioopma; plumes and Miss Constance Harcrreaves who wore cream Japanese silk frock, "much tucked, and trimmed with string-coloured insertions, and a black picture hat, with ostrich plumes. Both carried Directoire sticks ot dull silver with spravs of crimson japomca and maidenhair, tied with long ends ot eau de nil ribbon They also wore gold dagger brooches, set «ith pearls, the gift of the bridegroom, who gave to his bride a handsome diamond brooc £- The ceremony was perfoimed bv Archdeacon Grace Mr Frank Hume acted as best man, and Mr Martin Luckie as groomsman. * * *• After the wedding a reception was held at the residence of Mrs. (Dr.) Anderson, Maxwell-road, some of those present being Mrs. Wilkinson (Victoria), wearing grey voile, and a black picture hat: Miss Greenfield (Ballarat), cream serge, with gold buttons, silk stiappings, a black velvet tncorne hat, with plumes . Mrs. C. V. Houghton (Auckland) a cream frieze Russian costume, much strapped, and finished with silver buttons, a cream silk hat with velvet ends. Mrs. Anderson wore a grev crepe costume, with string-colour-ed lace, becoming hat of black crinoline, with ostrich feathers, and carried a bouquet of purple irises and violets * # * Mrs. Griffiths wore black brocade. Mrs. Clouston, handsome black gown , Mis J C. Chavtor, a black and white foulard Mrs. Edward Chavtor, a blue cloth tailor-made. Miss Chaytor was in cornflower blue voile , Mrs Macintosh, black silk gown, Mrs. MacCallum, fawn gown and violet toque . Mrs. Vavasour, a brown cloth, gown and pretty hat Miss Anderson, pale blue blouse black skirt Mrs. Tilley, charming black voile gown , Mrs. L. Griffiths grey canvas gown and pmk hat and Messrs Harry Rose, Vavasour, Clouston, McCallum, Chaytor, Griffiths. Walker. Stewart, Moore, Carey, and Drs Anderson and Walker The bride's travelling frock was of powdei blue zibeline, skirt made with three flounces strapped with silk of the same shade, a vest of string insertion and a handsome sable collaiette finished the toilette A pretty toque of white vehet will a blue chou and bird of naiadi«o plumes was worn with this In the evening, a verv jolly dance was given by Mr. Jack Greenfield, at Vernon, when a large number of guests were entertained until the early hours of the morning. Some of those present were Mrs. Wilkinson, in cream brocade and lace , Miss Nettles Greenfield, white oriental satin, and deep stringcoloured lace on bodice ; Mrs. Houghton, white embroidered net, with passementerie and lace . Miss Nelle Rose, \ cream lace frock, muchly trimmed with satin ribbon and lace, and deep yellow roses on the corsage. * * ♦ Miss Hargi eaves wore eau-de-nil satin, with embroidered chiffon and roses, Mrs. Anderson, pale blue satin, with black velvet and cream lace Mrs L. Griffiths, a handsome whzte brocade. Mrs. Hulme was in white silk Miss Anderson, a pink satin frock and violets on corsage, Mrs. Ed. Chavtor, black satin, with Honiton lace and crimson roses Miss Chaytor wore pink , Miss C. Chaytor, a white silk dress. Mrs. Macintosh wore black , Miss Waddy, heliotrope satin, chiffon, and violets. Others present were Colonel

Chaytoi, Dis. Carey and Andeison, and Messrs. Hume, Rose, Luckie, Walkei, Hulme, Bagge, Mooie, Stow ait Mi&s Daisy Bendall has lotumed fiom a visit to Napiei. • * » Mrs Ronayne returned Last week fiom Sydnev « * • Mrs. Malcolmson i& visiting hoi fathei, Mi. Stuait, Hobson-stioot * • • Invitations ha\ e been issued bv Mis Marchant tor a dance, to be held in the G-onng-street hall, on Tuesda\ Septemboi 9th * - * Mis D T Stuait is also giving a dance to be held in the Sydney-stieet schoolroom on Thuisday. Septembei llth - Mis Menzies and liei son amve at Invercaigill tins week Mis Menzies intends sta\ ing with her daughtei Mis J Watson, for a month or two, before returning to Wellington. Each season we are warned that that most, useful and comfortable adjunct to oui wardrobe the blouse is going out. of fashion, but. each season the blouses come m, more lovely, more becoming and moie welcomed than ever. Tins season's models are more tucked than ever, fastened with tinv ornamental buttons, or elaborately decorated with lace. An extremely pretty idea is the strapping an otherwise plain blouse of nainsook or muslin with button-hole stitoh. done in tinted cotton in contrasting colon is From Sydney, I hear that large collars of every conceivable- description are to be worn this summer, with blouses of all kinds. They are most becoming and picturesque in effect, and are made of vanousi materials, such as grass-lawn embioidered, and edged with lace, or silk muslin apphqued at the edge with lace, or of all lace in a heavy point pattern In shape they are quite suggestive of the Vandyke collars seen in that artist's famous portraits. * * * The muslin blouse was never prettier than advanced samples sho-n it will be this season. A dainty affair of tucks with embroidery, lace, or insertion. The new sleeve fits tight on the upper arm, and bags^ considerably at the wrist. The cuffs and collar are composed of single bands of lace. Muslin blouses, woin with white canvas or alpaca skirts, make a dressy toilette for any occasion. * ¥■ * From all accounts we are all to be very charmed w ith "Sweet Nell of Old Drurv." A Melbourne man boasts that he has seen the play twelve times, and is not a bit tired of it vet. • ♦ * Miss Morgan, whose delightful miniatures were greatly admired bv all who saw them in Wellington is in Sydne% just now Miniature painting is quite the rage over there, and Miss Morgan's w r ork is very much praised. (Continued on pane 13.)

Mrs. Edward Anderson, entertained a number of guests at an. Afternoon Tea on Saturday last. Ping-pong was the chief form of amusement, and was played with great spirit during the afternoon, the prizes being won by Mrs. Kember (first), who received a sweet little Doulton-ware rase, and Miss Miles, who received a pretty jewel box. Tea was served with a vanetv of tempting cakes, Miss Millward assisting Mrs. Anderson to entertain her guests. & * * * Mrs. Anderson wore a pale ~reen blouse, and l lack satin skirt. Miss Millward was wearing a cream silk blouse and dark skirt. Mrs. Martin wore heliotrope, and Miss Martin a pretty costume of cream serge, and a picture hat. Mrs. Cruickshank wore a black gown, with chiffon vest, and black and white toque. Mrs. Macintosh was in black • Mrs. D. Robertson, a prettv grey costume, Mrs>. Wylie, a ereen Russian costume, lace vest, and becoming hat to match. Mrs. G Robertson was handsomely gowned in black » * * A pleasant dance was given by the Kelburne Rifles on Friday, August 22nd at the Druids' Hall, in honour of the home-coming of some of their comrades from Africa. The function was a great success 1 in every way, and was much enjoyed by everyone present. The hall was decorated tastefully with flags and palms. Miss Hawthorne's string band provided the music, and the supper was catered by Mr. G. Mawson. The Ms.C. were Lieutenant Jones and Sergeant Simeon, who were most energetic in looking after the guests. * * * Amongst the guests were Colonel Collins, Captain-Adjutant Haroourt, the captain and officers of the Kelburne Rifles, Sergeant - ma- or Cokdough, and representatives from the Highland Rifles. Zealandia Rifles, and Petone Navals. The "returned men" were Regimental Sergeant-major Charters, Corporal Grimstone, Bugler Davis, "the stowaway," and Troopers. Holmes, Strange Muir. and Tipping. Many pretty frocks were worn. I noticed . Mrs. Davis, in black satin and jet; Mrs. Jones, m black silk, Miss Jones blue and white muslin, Mrs. Pudney, a silk blouse, with pearl nassementerie, and a black skirt , Mrs. Simeon, white satin dress, with violets, and jewelled net , Mrs. Thurkeld, black velvet- Mrs. Foley, red velvet; Miss Foley, apricot gown , Miss Greenfield, White: ; Mies C. Moore, a soft white silk dress; Mrs. McCauley, pale blue silk blouse, black skirt, Miss Smith, pale yellow satin ; Miss Mowatt. cream muslin Miss Read, pink satin, Miss Gaudin, black velvet and real lace Miss Lee, pale blue silk. Miss Le Suir was in cream , Miss Sexton, white , Mrs. Clater, black ; Miss Davis, a white satin dress. * * * The combined clubs of the Post and Telegraph Rifle Volunteers Social and Literary Club and the Officers' Association, gave a very successful and thoroughly enjoyable At Home on Friday, August 22nd. Cards were r>laved in one room, ping-pong devotees spent their evening in another, and the hall itself was given up to the dancers. The floor had been worked up to splendid condition, and the room was most taste-

fully decorated. Large mirrors, draped with crimson and gold curtains, were hung at tihe end of the room, and bunting was used profusely. Minifie's music was bright and everything went with that swing that is so necessary for jollity. • • • Mr. A. Norns, always associated with a ball of some sort, acted as referee — I mean, secretary — and, with Mr. Harton as hie right-hand man, was indefatigable in his efforts to make the social a success. The committeemen were also in evidence, and all those responsible are to be congratulated u^on one of the most, enjoyable dances of the season. Mr. Mawson supplied an excellent supper. Apologies were received for th© unavoidable absence of Sir Joseph and Lady Ward # • • Mr. T. Rose was present, with Mrs. and Miss Rose, and Miss A. Edwin. I also noticed • Mr. and Mrs. Ja^o, the latter wearing a heliotrope silk blouse and black silk skirt, Colonel and Mrs. Collins, who wore a gown of old rose silk with panels and drapes of black lace. Mrs. Harrington was in black silk. Miss Harrington looked nice in white silk. Captain Morris was in uniform, and Miss Morris wore a prett" pale yellow frock, with flounces headed

A wedding of unusual interest was solemnised at St. John's Church, on Wednesday, August 20th, when Miss Florence Roden Plimmer, daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Plimmer, and granddaughter of Mr. John Plimmer, senior, was married to Mr. H. Drummond. son

with whit© insertion threaded with black. * * » Miss Harton wore black satin, with sequin net and red velvet; Miss McLeod. a becoming yellow satin. Mre. Roache wore a soft white silk gown and blue folded belt. Mrs. Eliott wore a lovely dress of white silk, brocaded in a pink design, the corsage swathed with jewelled net, finished on one shoulder with a chou and long ends. Mrs. Sullivan wore blue cashmere • Mrs. Markmann a white silk dress . Mrs. Perrin, a gown, of white and gold gauze over silk and red flowers. Mrs. Dale wore grey silk ; Mrs. Rose, a black silk dress. * * * Miss Begg had on black satin ; Miss May Begg, a becoming black satin dress with Paris lace on the pouched bodice. Miss Asquith wore eau-de-nil, with ecru insertion , Miss E. Asquith, white muslin ; Miss Duncan, a pretty white muslin gown Miss Slatter wore pale pink , Miss J. Compton, a very pretty soft vellow silk, with many tiny tucks . Miss Goode, white book muslin , Miss Marriott, white silk , Miss Roulston a prettv muslin frock , Miss Flanagan a very effective dress of white net over glace. Miss Evatt was in white frilled silk. Miss Johnston wore a black net gown.

of Mr. P. Drummond, of this city. The Rev. J. Paterson was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was "iven away by her brother-in-law, Mr. Robert Scott, looked very graceful in a gown of white tucked silk, trained and trimmed with silk lace insertion and chiffon. A larsre chiffon ohou was fastened to the left shoulder, and fell to the skirt. The orthodox bridal veil and orange blossoms were worn, and a bouquet of choice white flowers and maidenhair completed a very pretty costume. * * * Her attendants were Miss Nellie Plimmer and Miss Myra Scott, both attired in dainty frocks of tucked white silk, trimmed with lace and chiffon. They also wore large black velvet and sequin picture hats, with black plumes, and carried bouquets of crimson japonica. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome opal ring, and to each of the bridesmaids he save a chain pin with heart and lovers' knot of pearls. Messrs. Arthur H. Hollis and Frank H. Pope attended Mr. Drummond as groomsmen. * * * After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was held at Godber's rooms, and, during the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. H. Drummond left for their honeymoon, which is being spent down South. The presents received were costly and numerous. The bride's travelling gown was of navy serge, with turquoise blue silk trimmings, and a black toque, with turquoise jewelled crown and autumn leaves. A delightful little At Home was given by Mrs. T. Ward on Thursday last week. The rooms were bright and pretty with spring flowers, and the time passed pleasantly with chatty talk and delicious tea, which was handed round to the guests by the Misses Osborne - Gibbes. Ping-pong was indulged in by the more energetic ones. Mrs. Ward received in a pretty black gown, relieved with; lace.

Mrs. N. A. Logan wore a biscuit-col-oured gown, and hat to match; Mrs. Kember wore black, and a black hat. Mrs. Donald Robertson wore a pretty pale grey voile gown. Mrs. Gibbes had on black; Mrs. Knox, a navy coat and skirt, with red facings. Mrs. M. Ross wore a black Russian gown. Mrs. Cooper was in black. Mrs. Wylie wore a pretty sage-green Russian crown, the revere of handsom© applique. The Misses Osborne-Gibbes wore pretty silk blouses and dark skirts. Mrs. D. T. Stuart wore a smart seabkin coat, with chinchilla collar and dark skirt ; Mrs. Haybittde, a black voile gown; Mre. Rotheram, a black tailor-made, and heliotrope hat. Mrs. Simpson also wore a black gown and hat. Many others were present. The marriage of Mr. John Ross, fourth son of Mr. Hugh Ross, Anderson s Bay, Dunedin, to Muss Annie Wilson, only daugter of Mr. Thos. Wilson, Aro-street, Wellington, was celebrated at St. John's Church ,on Wednesday 20th instant. The ceremony, which was very pretty, was performed by me Kev. James Paterson. The bride was given away by her father, and looked charming in a dress of cream silk, nicely tucked and trimmed with string-colour-ed insertion, with the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white flowers and maiden haid fern. She also wore a diamond and ruby brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. * * * Miss Louie Denhard, who made a handsome bridesmaid, wore a dress of cream silk, trimmed with lace insertion, and a fawn-coloured picture hat with a large cream ostrich feather. She carried a shower bouquet of yellow and white flowers, and wore a greenstone heart pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. R. B. Taylor acted as best man. * * ♦ After the ceremony the happy couple and guests sat down to breakfast, and the usual toasts were honoured. The wedding presents were both valuable and numerous. Hearty wishes were expressed for the future welfare of the happv couple, who left for Nelson to spend their honeymoon. The bride wore a "going away" costume of blue cloth with a picture hat to match. The numerous guests left at a late hour after spending a most enjoyable evening. * * * Mrs. S. Brown left last week on a visit to Auckland. * * * Dr. and Mrs. MacGregor have returned, after an enjoyable voyage. The Misses MaeGregor are also back in Wellington. * * * Mrs. C. V. Houghton and Miss N. Rose have returned from. Blenheim, and are staying for a short time in Wellington before proceeding North. * 9 Mr. and Mrs. T. Hamer arrived by the Monowai on Wednesday last, having had a lovely trip. * * * Mrs. Dewsbury is down from Wanganui, chaperoning the hookey players. * * • Mrs. Donald Donald has returned to Masterton. * # * Miss B. Stafford leaves this week for a trin to Svdney. * - 1 # Miss Flossie Wright, who is going to Australia for a long visit, leaves on September 6th. * * * Mrs. Noble»-Campbell (Masterton) paid a flying visit to Wellington this week. * * * Miss Mabel Mee has returned from her visit to Timaru. * » * Mrs. Pollock and her daughter Winnie have gone to Rotorua for a few weeks, and then go on to Auckland for a visit. * ♦ « Mrs. Clark-Johnston has issued invitations for a euchre party and dance on Fridav, September 1 sth. * * * A complimentary social was given by the Council of the Women's Social and Political League, to members and friends-, on Tuesday, 19th instant. Over two hundred availed themselves of the invitation to be present, and the space in the New Century Hall was taxed to the utmost. It is a charming little hall for socials, being new, clean, and fitted with every convenience. Dancing engaged the attention of many couples. One special feature of the programme was an artistically-played violin solo by Mr. C. King, which was much appreciated. * * * Songs were given in good style by Miss Hawthorne and Mr. Flannagan. The Violet Club banjo and mandolin band rendered valuable assistance with several pretty selections. The Council (Continued on page 21.)