WELLINGTON SOCIAL GOSSIP.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1190, 21 December 1894, Page 13

WELLINGTON SOCIAL GOSSIP.

Wellington, December 18.

I must begin my letter by telling you of the wedding of Miss Ellen Mary Gore, eldest daughter of Mr R. B. Gore, of Wellington, to Mr Thomas Walter, of Berkshire, England.

To my mind the most important thing on a wedding day is the weather, for a wedding on a wet day is anything but pleasant ; however, on this occasion it was a lovely afternoon, and S£ Paul's Church was crowded with spectators long before the time appointed, three o’clock. The church was most artistically decorated with white flowers, ferns and greenery, and a huge arch was erected over the spot where the ceremony took place, altogether the effect was charming. The service was fully choi’al (in compliment to the bride), Mr R. Parker presiding at the organ, and Mr W. A. Day taking the solo part in the Bridal Anthem.

The bride, who is tall, looked very handsome in a. gown of ivory white satin trimmed round the hem of the skirt with a broad flounce of Limerick lace, caught with sprays of orange blossoms, the bodice was also trimmed with lace and orange blossom sprays, this beautiful gown was completed with a long full court train from the shoulders of white brocade, on which was placed clusters of ostrich feathers and ribbons, this style suited the wearer to perfection ; the veil was kept in place with a pearl pin and a spray of orange blossoms, she also wore a lovely pearl necklet and brooch, the gifts of the bridegroom, and carried a huge shower bouquet.

There were six bridesmaids, the Misses May, Alice and Olive Gore (sisters of the bride), Miss Madge Bell, Miss Ina Hector and Miss Mabel Burke (niece of the bride). The two first-named wore very becoming gowns of lettuce green crepe, the seamless bodices being of coral pink silk veiled with butter colour lace, the hats were also of this lace trimmed with pink roses and green chiffon j the remaining four wore pretty white muslin frocks with lace flounces and ineertiod and large lace hats with satin rosettes; they each carried bouquets of white daisies and grass, and wore gold brooches with pearl swallows, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr H. M. Gore, the bride’s brother, attended as groomsman.

Miss Gore wore a very handsome gown of nut brown corded silk, with a vest and revers of goblin blue silk, pretty brown tulle bonnet edged with brown beads and trimmed with blue flowers. Mrs Arthur Gore, of Napier, wore a stylish gown of white and pink duck, with a full vest of

embroidery, small black bonnet with a butterfly bow of jet.

Among the guests were Sir James and Lady Hector, the latter wearing a handsome brown silk gown, relieved with blue and brown bonnet to match ; Miss Hector, with a sage green gown, piped with pink, and pretty light hat; Mr and Mrs Alfred Jackson, the latter wearing a rich black brocade gown, and black velvet Marie Stewart bonnet trimmed with jet; Mrs W. Johnston, who wore a handsome black brocaded gown, trimmed with white satin, veiled with black lace, bonnet to match; Miss Johnston wore a pretty gown of white satin and chiffon, broad black hat with pink and red roses; her sister wore a similar gown and burnt straw hat, trimmed with pink; Mrs E. P. Baldwin looked very well in her going-away dress of : cream crepe and brocade, large cream hat trimmed with feathers, and pretty sunshade to match; Dr and Mrs Anson, the latter wearing a grey gown and small black bonnet trimmed with flowers; Mr and Mrs Parfitt; Mr and Mrs E. J. Reid, the latter wearing a black gown relieved with heliotrope silk, bonnet to correspond; Mr and Mrs H. D. Bell, the latter looking particularly well in a fawn gown with tiny stripes of pink and blue running through it, giving it the appearance of a shot material, pretty little floral bonnet; Mrs Leckie, black gown and bonnet relieved with white flowers; the Miss Williams looked beautifully cool in white muslin gowns, much trimmed with frills of white lace ; Miss Richmond wore a handsome gown of light brocade with sleeves of moss green velvet, bonnet to match; Miss Cooper wore all white; Miss Izard, a pretty grey and white gown, large black hat with white flowers ; Mrs Stowe ; Mr, Mrs and Miss Powles; Mr and Mrs Barrow, the latter wore a stylish black figured gown and bonnet trimmed with black and white flowers ; Miss Barrow wore a pale blue gown, pretty cream hat; Miss Quick wore white; Miss Jervois, a black muslin gown trimmed with moss green velvet, bonnet to match ; Sir Walter and Miss Buller; Mr and Mrs Werry; the Misses Henry wore black and white costumes ; Miss Hamilton ; Mr and Mrs J. Whitehall; Mrs (Dr.) Fell; Mr and Mrs Sprott, and many others.

After the ceremony, afternoon tea, strawberries and cream, etc., were partaken of at the residence of Mr and Mrs Gore in Aurora Terrace. The bride’s travelling costume was of brown covert coating, white waistcoat, and white straw hat with long brown and w hite feathers and tulle rosettes.

Lord and Lady Glasgow drove out to the Polo ground on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by the Ladies Augusta, Alice and Dorothy Boyle, who wore pretty pale pink frocks and hats. Others present were Mrs and the Misses W. Johnston, Mr and Mrs Cooke-Daniels, Mr and Mrs Beauchamp, the Misses Grace, Dyer, Skeirett and Malcolm, Mr and Mrs Alec Crawford (who took ppon themselves the tea arrangement), and others.

On Saturday evening last Mrs W. Johnston gave a very enjoyable dance to about eighty guests. As it was a beautifully mild moonlight night (perhaps a little too warm for dancing) the large garden and verandah were much appreciated for promenading purposes. Excellent music was provided by the Kings, and the floor was perfect, also the supper.

Mrs Johnston received in a very handsome gown of black silk, brocaded with green and red leaves, and the full sleeves were of rainbow velvet. The Misses Johnston all wore pretty white satin gowns. Mrs Baldwin wore her pretty cream satin gown trimmed with butter coloured lace.

Others present were Lady August i Boyle, who wore a pretty white gown ; Mrs Duncan, in a rich black velvet gown, Miss Duncan, grey satin ; Mrs H. Crawford, yellow silk and coffee lace gown ,* Miss Blair, black satin gown trimmed with white lace ; the Misses Izard wore white brocade ; Miss Jervois, cream silk gown trimmed with lace and old rose satin ; Mrs Grace ; Miss Grace, wearing a cream satin gown trimmed with chiffon and .an orange coloured sash ; Miss Skerrett wore a sky blue pompadour silk gown trimmed with pearls ; Miss Gore, a very pretty gown of primrose satin with full chiffon frills on the bodice ; her sister wore a pale blue satin gown ; Miss Coleridge, looking well in pink ; the Misses Harding, Chapman, Williams, Brandon, Barron, Cooper, Moorhouse, Richmond, Buller, etc.

Yesterday afternoon Mr and Miss Gardner, of the Woodcote House School,, Hobson street, entertained a large number of friends and relations of the pupils at the annnal distribution of prizes and a cricket match which took place early in the afternoon in the paddock adjoining the schoolhouse, the match being between Mr Gardner's boys and the third eleven of the Wellington College, the game resulting in a win for the College

boys. A large marquee was erected in the paddock, where delicious tea and cakes were to be had, and a band stationed among the trees played several musical selections during the afternoon.

At five o’clock Lady Glasgow (in the absence of His Excellency, who is, I regret to say, suffering from a cold, and was unable to be present) ani red, accompanied by Lady Augusta Boyle, the Hon. John Boyle, and Captain Preston. We all then adjourned to the large schoolroom, where Lady Glasgow distributed the prizes, after a suitable little speech from Mr Gardiner. Archdeacon Fancourt, the Rev. Mr Sprott, and Dr Newman also spoke. After the ceremony, two of , the eldest boys came forward and presented Mr Gardiner with a silver-mounted pipe in case, as a memento of the elder boys who were leaving the school to enter public schools. Mr Bannister, under-master, was also presented with a small token. Cheers were then heartily given by the boys, for Lady Glasgow, Mr and Miss Gardiner, and Mr Bannister, and a very pleasant little ceremony was brought to a close.

Lady Glasgow wore a stylish gown of black silk, the skirt being trimmed with circular stripes of white satin right to the waist, the whole being veiled with thin black lace, small shoulder cape of black silk and lace, with *a yoke of gold embroidery, black and gold bonnet with white tips. Lady Augusta Boyle wore a neat fawn costume,, white hat with black velvet band. Miss Gardiner wore a light yellow crepon print gown, small black velvet and lace cape, black hat with a moss-green velvet bow. Others present were Madames E. J. Reid, Higginson, Newman, Douglas, Grimes, Pynsent, Barron, Baldwin, Williams, Duncan, Litchfield, Fitzherbert, Stowe, Harding, Fulton, Medley, Quick, and the Misses Quick, Izard, Medley, Gore, Burnett, Fitzherbert, Williams, Jonston, Barron, Harding, Moorhouse, Pike, Richmond, Fancourt, Brandon, etc., etc.

Violet.