Social Gossip.

Free Lance, Volume VIII, Issue 400, 29 February 1908, Page 8

Social Gossip.

By Christabel.

TEE Governor, Lord Plunket, was well received at Masterton. on the occasion of the recent show, and later en intends paying a longer visit. The party that lunched with "FTiis Excellency at the show ground included Lady Plunket, Captain Gathoirne Hardy (aide-de-camp), Mr. and Mrs. J. Gruickshank, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. eetharn, Miss Bethel, Mr. A. W. Cave (secretary of the Association), Mr. G. Br. Sykes, and others. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel, of Molesworthstreet, have gone for a trip to Rotorua and the Hot Lakes. . • • The first number of "Kia Tiaki," the joxumal of the nurses of New Zealand, has been issued, and is a very fair specimen/ for a first copy. Miss Payne <has some interesting Parisian notes from the Conference of Matrons and Nurses, in Pans, and there are many other valuable and useful hints i " the journal. Mr. R. S. Low, formerly of Wellington, has almost recovered from his sensational injuries received in an accident and from exposure on the Southern Alps. He and Mrs. Low, with their little daughter, only two months old, are living at the old family home, "Ashlea Hall," near Dundee. On Saturday afternoon of last week there was a private view of pictures at McGregor Wrights art gallery. Three artists, Miss D. K. Richmond, Miss F. M. Hodkkrns, and Mr. Esmond Atkinson, exhibited their work. Afternoon tea was served in an ideal Bohemian style in the front premises. Ninetythree oil and water colours were oo view, and there were many beautiful and original subjects.

Miss D. K. Richmond had on a black chiffon taffetas, with a tussore silk coat and largo black hat Mtis. Tudor Atkinson, woi& a French chocked Black and white costume ; Miss Dora Richmond, in black taffetas: Mrs Burnett, navy blue and white check Miss Burnett, white embroidered frock, Miss Rachael Richmond, m pearl grey costume, and black and white feathered hat with large shellpink rose. Miss Beatrice' Richmond, navy blue tailor-made coat and skirt, and pretty heliotrope hat. • w * Mrs. Martm wore a smart navy blue costume , Mrs. C. Wilson, ' bttue talk, ttdtb white lace, and hat trimmed with shaded roses , Mrs. C. Kirk, in a handsome embroidered black chiffon taffetas, with hat of coarse Tuscan stiaw Mrs Dymock, striped heliotrope frock and picture liat of dainty roses , Mrs. Jameson, dark blue silk , Miss Sybil Johnston, cream Siciliene costume. • » # Mrs Houston wore a striped grey and white frock, with elegant black and w hite hat ; Miss Kimbell, iln a becoming pale blue Sicilian robe. Others piesenit were- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bkmdell, Mr. Martm, Mr. and Mrs G. J. Fell, Mr. Joynt, Mrs. Isitt, Mi. and Mrs R R. Atkinson, Mesdames Humphries, Chatterton, Seaton, Hursthouse, and Misses Mary Atkinson, Holmes, Shaw, Season, Ivey, and Baber, and Dr. and Mrs. Tudor Joines. The French man-of-war is soon to be with us, and on, dit a sparkling Little dance and other social events are being arranged. • * * Mrs. Thornton, who is to take charge of the Women Students' Hostel, arrived in Wellington, with her daughter on. Friday. Madame Clara Butt and Mr. Kenneriey Rumford returned from their suecesfsul visit to Nelson and Blenheim on Monday, and left for Palmers-ton North, where they held a concert on Monday night. • • « Mrs. R. W. McA^illy, of Kelbume, is away on a visit to Dunedm. • • ■ Mrs. Walter Johnston, uf Majnawatu, leaves in a short time tor England. Hex daughters, Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Turnbull, will accompany her.

On Saturday afternoon the Wellington Bowling Club held am afternoon tea for theiT friends. There were numerous yisitors, the day being cool. The tables were bright sight, decorated with scarlet dahlias and sunflowers. The ladies connected with the club dispensed afternoon tea, and altogether a veiy pleasant time was spent. • • • Mrs Bush, the wife of the president and the hostess of the afternoon, received her guests in a handsome costume of blue chiffon taffetas, with a blck hat , Mrs Rudman, blue sa3k, M-tha black hat; Mrs. Nathan, dainty white mousseline-de-soie, and becoming black hat ; Mrs Remington, black voile Mrs Zander, w ine-coloured cloth, a,nd hat in same tones , Mrs. Arthur Bush, white organdie nruslin, and smart black hat. • • • Mrs. G Brown wore a white linen gown ; Miss Lucas, white serge : Miss Hutchison, floral muslin , Miss Roach white linen, and becoming hat en masse wrWh pretty red roses ; Miss Fraser, in, pearl grey costume, and pastel lavender hat. Others present were • Mesdames Poynton, Grundy. Randall, Oram Templeton, Lockie! Roach, McLellan, Hill. Williams Luke, Plimmeir, Schatz, Miller, and Meadowcroft. » • ■» Professor, Mrs., and Miss Sale, Miss Vera Chapman and Miss Kathleen Ulrich, all of Dunedin, left Wellington on Friday, to catch the Ophir at Sydney for England. • • • Mr , Mrs., and Miss Emright, of Charleville, Queensland, are visiting friends at Napier. Later on they go to the Hot Lakes and Rotorua. • «• • Latest news from Melbourne us that Mr. W. H. Kelly (Willie Motor Oar Kelly) M.H.R., has been married to Miss Olive MorreH, of Mr. J. C. Williamsons Royal Comic Opera Company. Mi. and Mrs. Kelly are returning to Australia by the Moldavia, and there w much interest taken in. the event. • • • Dr. G. P. M. Woodward, for twenty years medical officer of the New South Wales railways, has retired, and in>tendis living at ChristchuTch. He is accompanied by his clevetr daughter, Miss T. E. Woodward, matron! of the Berrima District Hospital. Afll hope the much-esteemed medico' may be restored to good health in. his new home.

Mr. William Rattray, of BaJlarat, Victoria, left for Rotorua on Tuesday. He will stay in Wellington on his return journey to Australia. • • • Mr., Mrs., and the Misses Littlejchn arrived by the Warrimoo' foam Sydney on Thursday morning, after a twelve-months' tour of Europe. • • • The invitations have been issued for the marriage of Mr. Ernest Blundell to Miss Linda McLean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil McLean, of "Arahiwi," Abel Smith-street, Wellington. The ceremony is to take place at St. John's Church, on Saturday, March 14th Mr. J Stout arid Mr Olaf Stout left by the Moeraki on Friday for a year's trip to England and the Continent. During their absence Lady Stout will probably let her house furnished, and^ will accompany Sir Robert Stout on his official journeys • • * On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Medley gave an enjoyable farewell tea for Mrs._ William Pharazyn and Miss Annie Greenwood whoi left on Friday foi England. The rooms were radiant with tiger lilies and Japanese lilies Mrs. Medley received her guests in a handsome gown of black chiffon taffetas, elegantly trimmed, and dainty vest of white lace. Miss Medley had on a pastel shade of pale blue. Among many guests were Lady Stout, Mesdames Riddiford, Duncan, Newman, Stott Fell, Leckie, Grace, Sprott, Loughnan, and Firth, and Misses Richmond, Bra-ndon, Miles, Holmes, Simpson and Beauchamp. • • • On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Jacob Joseph gave an enjoyable "At Home" at her house, un Hobsoinstreet. The tables were sweet with clusters of pink cosmeas, the afternoon was Arabian, Persian coffee only being served, and delicious sweets from Paris and Germany in various shades, shapes, and flavours. Mrs. Joseph received, in a becoming frock of darktoned taffetas, with yoke of handsome point lace, and strappings of velvet, ornamented with daintily-embossed buttons. • * Miss Joseph was in biscuit-coloured crepe-de-chine with yoke and sleeves of rose point lace ; Miss Elsie Joseph, in a smart organdie muslin, trimmed with Valenciennes. Among the

guests were. Lady Stout, Mesdames D Nathan, Grace, Ewen, Fitzgerald, Wilford, W. Nathan, Josephs, Van, Staveren, Barron, and Larnach, and Misses Nathan, Brandon, Tweed, and Ewen. Miss Beer© is back in Wellington after an enjoyable visit to. Auckland. Mrs White of Tunaru, and her daughter, Mrs. Fraser, from Hastings, are spending a holiday in Wellington., being the guests of Mrs Ostler There has been a long-felt uant for a quiet and dainty tea-room in a central part of the city, and Mrs. Thompson, so well known in Wellington, has opened a charming room in Miss Murray's florist establishment The wall papers are in an artistic shade of pale green, and here and there little snowwhite tables, tempting looking, and .making one feel hungry. The luncheons are especially appetising, and one can sit in refined ease and enjoy the good things. The tea-room was formerly known as the "Geisha," and the name is being retained for the present. 21, Willis-street, is the locale of the rooms. • • • A very interesting wedding took place at St. Peter's Church cm Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Ivy Marshall, daughter of Mr. J. T. Marshall, of Nairn-street, was married to Mr. Stanley J. W. Gill, son of Mr. W. Gill, of the Alliance Assurance Company. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. P. Davys. • • « The bride was gowm-ed in a handsome <;ream chiffora. taffetas, and an exquis-itely-worked tulle veil, and carried a bouquet of white roses and white lilies. Miss Mary Marshall (sister of the bride) and Miss Ella Gill (sister of the bridegroom) acted as bridesmaids, and Mies Eva Gril, a dainty wee girl (niece of the bridegroom), and Master Dan Rawson, (the bride's mepiew) also attended the bridal couple. Mr. J. H. Prater was best man, and Mr. Austin D. Briggs was groomsman. • • • After the ceremony, a delightful reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, where a large marquee was erected to accommodate the guests. The presents were numerous and costly, many of them being unique and original m design. Mts. O'Connor gave a farewell afternoon tea this week to Captain, Mrs., and Miss Cameron, who have been on a two-months' visit to the Dominion. The tea table glowed with pretty purple asters, purple being the principal guest's colour. It was a dainty compliment to Mrs. Cameron. Miss Cameron sang several songs sweetly. • • • Mrs. O'Connor received her guests, in an elegant black silk, with beauti-

ful -rtkito laco, Miss O'Connor, a blue and white striped costume, with darker toned bands or velvet , Miss E. O'Connor, m a frock of wedgewood blue shantung Mrs Cameron, had on a dainty white frock, w ith French touches of black; Miss Cameron, in cream embroidered crepe-de-chine. Among the guests were Mesdames H Crawford, Grace, Moorhouse, Purdy, Riddiford, A. Crawford, A. Young, and Misses Anderson, Fieda Martin, Turner, and Duncan Mrs R E Hayes gave a progressive euchre party at her home, Karori, on Monday evening, for Miss Ivy Marshall, whose marriage to Mr. Stanley Gill took place on the 26th. A most enjoyable evening was spent at cards and "music, songs berng given by Misses Marshall, Dall, amd Gill, and Mr. Widdop. Mrs Hayes wore a sott blue crystalline frock. Miss Jvy Marshall looked very sweet wearing a heliotrope chiffon taffetas dress, Mrs. Rawso<n, a soft black crepe-de-chane, and pink roses , Mrs. Marshall, black ; Mrs. Smythe, black, Mrs. H. R. Thomas, pretty cream silk; Miss I>o.ns Gavin a pretty red dress. Others present were Misses Putnam, Broadbent, Davies (2), and Messrs. Marshall. Smythe Putnam, Davies, Whvte, Widdop Frater Gill, Brewer, Oswm, Sellars, Briggs and Boyes. • * * Mt. and Mrs. H. W. Kersley left by the Moeraki to-day, on an, extended tour of the world. They join the Ophir at Melbourne, and leave the vessel at Naples. From there they intend travelling to England via the Continent. They will return to New Zealand bv the same 'route. • • • Two distinguished French gentlemen Comce Le Avourin Toulin and Count JaumoiUe— have been lece-ntlv touring the North Island. They left on. Thursday evening for the South, where tliev will visit the cold lakes. They purpose returning to their native country shortly, joining the Messageries Maritime steamer at Sydney on March 23rd. Miss L Bremner, of Wellington, left by the Moeraki to-day (Friday) for South Africa where she is to be married to Mr MacFarlame of Durban. Mrs. Edmund Gill aw accompanies her. • • • Mr. t W. Lewer and Mrs. Lewer, of Karori, leave New Zealand on the 27th March for Sydney where they join the Himalaya, for a tour of the Old Country Mrs H. B. Mason, the well-known teacher of dancing, is enrolling pupils for the new season/s classes. Mrs. Mason has been more than ordinarily successful in, past seasons with her classes, which fact probably accounts for the c arly enrolment of a big list of pupils. The classes are to be commenced on Monday next, 2nd March