Social Gossip

Free Lance, Volume VI, Issue 290, 20 January 1906, Page 8

Social Gossip

By Christabel.

THE summer meeting of the Wellington Racing CHub is being very much looked forward to, as it will, of course, be the occasion of opening the new course at Trentham. Should this delightful weather last, the club should have one of its most successful meetings, for visitors are coming from all over New Zealand. • • • The annual swimming sports of the Star Boating Club are to be held on Saturday afternoon, January 27thj — if fine. Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan have returned from, a pleasant trip to Hanmer. • • « One of the most enjoyable ways of spending a holiday — provided the weather is fine — is "camping." At Pukerua, beyond Plimmerton, a delightful time was spent by a number of friends, who say tne "spot" chosen was idea 1 . The proximity of the Maori pah and an old buryingiground gave an air of romance and piceuresqueness, and at times, in the evening, the Maori children, who were tremendously interested in the camping party, sang their quaint and musical chants, or danced a subdued "haka." • • • The marriage of Miss Earle, youngest daughter of Dr. Earle, Wanganui, with Mr. Harry Good, of Hawera, will be celebrated in February. Mrs. and Miss Eaxle have been in Wellington on a shopping expedition. An extremely pretty wedding took place at the Catholic Church, Okaiawa. on Wednesday, January 10th, when Mi=s Daisy McG-uire, daughter of Mr. Felix McGuire, was married to Mr.

James McVeagh, of Kaponga, of the firm of Messrs. Malone, McVeogh, and Andeison, solicitors. The ceremony was performed at 10 a.m., the church being crowded with * guests and onlookers. The Rev. Father Power officiated. The bride looked exceedingly handsome, in her bridal robe of iyory duchess satin, relieved with real lace and chiffon. Over a wreath of orange blossoms a long tulle veil was worn, and a showed- bouquet of lovely white flowers was carried. • * ♦ The attendant maids were Miss McVeagh (sister of the bridegroom), and Musses Nora and Molly McGarry (nieces of the bride). The former wore a, pretty frock of cream silk, with large white picture hat, and the Misses McGarry wore white muslin frocks and pale pink sashes. Mrs. McGuire (mother of the bride) wore a handsome costume of brown silk voile, relieved with old gold, and a pretty bonnet to match. Mrs. Moffatt (sister of the bride) wore a becoming gown of cream voile, with a. touch of pale blue, and a charming hat with shaded roses. Mr. M. Harris was the best man. • * After the ceremony, a reception was held at Mount Royal, where a large number of guests and relatives partook of the wedding breakfast. The many beautiful presents were much admired, and included sev_eral cheques. The bridegroom's gift to'the bride was a pearl heart and gold chain, and to the maids gold bangles. The honeymoonis being spent at New Plymouth and Auckland. The bride's travelling gown was of navy blue cloth,, with lace vest, ostrich stole, and blue hat. • • • A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John's Church, on January 10th, when Miss Lizzie McLeay, fourth daughter of Mr. Donald McLeay, was married to Mr. Thomas P. Davis, eldest son of Mr. H. F. Davis, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed* by the Rev. James Patterson, in the presence of a great many guests and friends. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked exceedingly pretty in her becoming bridal gown of ivory louisine silk, with Romney bodice, and soft fichu of folded l chiffon. An embroidered tulle veil was arranged over a duster of orange blossoms, and a lovely bouquet of roses, lilies, and white carnations was caferied. The only ornament worn by the bride was a necklet of gold, and pearl and 1 amethyst pendant, the gift of the bridegroom.

The bridesmaids were Miss Graoe McLeay (sister of the bridle) and) Miss Katie Davis (sister of the bridegroom), who wore dainty frocks of heliotrope delaine, with yokes and! fichus of white ruched net and lace insertion. Their pretty hats were of heliotrope straw, with tulle trimming. A charming touch of colour was introduced into their bouquets, which were composed of pink and heliotrope sweet-peas and pink roses. Two small attendants, Miss Ruth McLeay (youngest sister of the bride) and Miss Muriei Charters (a oousm of the bridegroom) wore simple white muslin frocks, with elbow sleeves and full-gathered skirts. Tihear hats were also white, and they carried oaskets of pink heathei and 1 sweet-peas. Their gifts, from the bridegroom) were ruby brooches, and t(he older maids each received an amethyst pendant and chain. • • - The best man was Mr. Robert Burnet, of Chrisitohurch, and Mr. Jack Davis acted as groomsman. As the bridal party left the church, the "Wedding March, was played by the organist, Mr. Tach, and subsequently a reception was held at tihe residence 1 of the bride's parents, where afternoon tea was pleasantly served. The tables were tastefully decorated with sweetpeas, ferns, and asparagus foliage. The guests were received by Mrs. McLeay, who wore a pretty gown of black silk voile, relieved with pleated silk. Her bonnet was trimmed 1 with pink roses and tulle, and a lovely bouquet of pink roses and carnations was carried. • • • Mrs. H. F. Davis (mother of the bridegroom) wore a very handsome gown of black merveilleux, with, graceful, folded bodice, trimmed with black chiffon, and toque of terra-cotta velvet, cowslips, and tulle, and a .bouquet of flowers to match the toque. Mrs. Young (sster of the bride) wore a champagne, silk voile, and! pale blue hat, and her bouquet was composed of cornflowers. Miss F. McLeay wore an Eton costume of palest green doth, trimmed with a darker shade of velvet, and a small French hat was worm with thi&. Miss J. McLeay >wore champagne voile, and a cornflower hat; Miss Annie McLeay, pale blue voile dress, and cream hat; Mies Lily McLeay. a dainty floral muslin, and hat of valenciennes lace. Mrs. Charters (Ghristohurch) wore a handsome black silk voile gown and cream hat. • » • Mrs. Clater wore a becoming blaok gown, and large 1 black picture hat;

Mns. Stevens, black and wMte gown,. and hat to match. Miss Stevens wore a pretty embroidered robe in ivory tint, and black hat, with pink and blue flowers ; Mrs. North, pretty green, gown, and 1 pale pink and violet hiatThe usual toasts were honoured ait the reception, that of the bride and. bridegroom being proposed by the Rev. James Paterson, and responded to by the bridegroom. "The Bridesmaids'*' was proposed' by Mr. Aitken, M.H.R., and the best man replied, and*, in, answer to the toast of "The Paremtei" Mr. Davis and Mr. McLeay replied. with appropriate speeches. Later in the day, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis left for Nelson, where the honeymoon is being sipent. A great many beautiful' gifts were received, and' telegrams from all parts of the colony. • * * The Hutt Valley Amateur Athletic Club holds its first grand' sports meetrag on Saturday, 20th instant, and the Management Committee have left mothing undone to ensure success. The patron is Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.H.R • president, Mr. McDonald; and vicepresident, Messrs. W. Fitzherbert, London, and 1 Dr. Purdy. Messrs. E. Jackson and R. Kingdom are secretary and treasurer.

The Manawatu Railway Company advertise special trains from Pafmerßton North on Saturday and Monday, in can nectioa with the Wellington, races. Policy-holders lv American insuranoe companies are notified elsewhere by Mr Andrew Gray, of Wellington, that if they are disposed to assist Mr. Tbos J^ wson ' of Boston, U.S.A. (author of "IVenzied Finance"), in his task of protecting their interests, they oan have blank forms, together with statement of his platform, forwardled them. A parcel of proxy forms .lies at this office. The judgment given by the Chief Justice on Tuesday morning, in the case of Ballanger Bros. v. B. fl. Davenport and others, is of great importance in the plumbing trade. It protects tlhe enterprising firm of Ballinger Bros, in their tirade rights in respect of Wade's patent for skylights. The claim was to Restrain defendant^ from manufacturing an alleged colorable imitation of th© patent, and £200 damages. Has Honor decided the patent had 1 been infringed, and issued an injunetaoin. accordingly. Ballmger Bros, have battled hard to introduce this patent skylight into general' use, and deserve all the fruits of their enterprise' now that it is so highly valued.

The New Zealand Railways Department have made very complete passenf~r traffic arrangements ioi- Aniiiiveirbaiy Day, 22nd Januaiy, and the schedule of tiains is published elsewhere in this issue. The Department likewise sets out by advertisement a full list ot trains, running to the new racecourse, at Trenthiam, for the Wellington raoes, on 20th anidl 22nd January. Return fares to Wellington, including admission to course, per seated •waggon is 3s 6di, carriages, 4s 6d. Mr. Arthur McKee, who founded the enterprising local firm of McKee and Gamble, and subsequently sold out to O. M. Banks, Ltd., has recently returned to Wellington, and re-entered business. He breaks giound on this occasion as a land and estate agent and broker, and 1 may be found in a hand^ some, ■vrelLappomted office in Manamastreet, just opposite the D.l.C.'s new building. Mr. McKee is well-known as a snrart and courteous business 1 man. and clients may safely depend upon complete satisfaction, whether they have money to invest, a house to get, of property to sell