LADY'S LETTER FROM DUNEDIN.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1774, 7 March 1906, Page 24

LADY'S LETTER FROM DUNEDIN.

(By “Norma.”) On Tuesday last one of the prettiest weddings I have ever seen in Dunedin, took place in All Saint s Church, dhe bride was Miss Kathleen Neill,' daugh er of Mr P. 0. Neill of this city, and the ._ bridegroom was-Mr H, S, Fenwick, also of Dunedin. The ceremony took place at two o’clock, but long before that hour all the available space in the church was .filled with friends of the bride and bridegroom and the general public who were anxious to see this really smart wedding. The church was decorated wDih white and red flowers, but unfortunately the decorations had been done on the preceding afternoon, and the result was that it was not by any means as effective by the time of the wedding, as when first done. The service was full choral, the choir rendering most efficiently, both the psalms and hymns. Mr J. Haggitt officiated at the organ, and as usual the bridal party retired to the strains of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. The seiVice was performed by the Rev Dean Fitchett assisted by the Rev Mr Bedford. , ... J The bride who was given away b; her father, wore a most exquisite gowa,. of. ivory satin, the front of which was covered with cream chiffon, transparent yoke of lovely real lace, and a long court Wain, which came from the shoulders, and was finished at the foot, with a deep flounce of rucked chiffon, she wore the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white flowers. _ The bride was attended by six bridesmaids, Miss Rita Neill, Miss McLean, Miss James, Miss Norah Fenwick, Mias Bonita Bridgeman, and Miss Una Rattray, the last two being neicee of the bride. The first four named, wore lovely J gowns of pale blue taffetas chiffon, the skirts having wide lace insertion let in at the foot, and the bodices made with transparent yokes of cream lace, no collars, and elbow sleeves trimmed with the same lace, large black picture hats, trimmed with chiffon and ostrick feathers, and carried lovely bouquets of pink roses and foliage. The nieces, who are tiny little tots, looked altogether charming, they, wore long- . waisted frocks of the same blue taffetas, trimmed Avith the same lace, but the most (striking part of the little frocks was the - manner in which the flounces managed

to stand out at the foot, which Avas true-

ly wonderful they wore bronze shoes and stockings,, and hats of pale blue straw tied doAvn with pale blue_ ribbons, they carried pretty baskets of pink roses and dark foliage. Mr Crawford acted as best man. and' Mr E. Webster and Mr A. Bartlemau locked after the guests in the church and showed them to their seats. • After the ceremony the bridal party and the guests who numbered about a hundred, repaired to Ghingford. the residence of Mr Neill. Avliere a few hours were pleasantlv spent, until the young couple left, bv the south express for their honevmoon trip, which is to be spent at Queenstown. The breakfast was laid out in the dining room, and the table Avas beautifully decorated with white flowers and ribbons, the bridal cake being in the place of honour. As the day Avas beautifully fine, the large gardens were utilised. a band discoursing sweet music in one part. The wedding presents were 'displayed in the drawing-room, and these seemed to comprise every beaut’ful -thing that could, be imagined, and amongst others there wa© a. beautiful get of cutlerv in raise from the meinkffrs of the Stock Exchange, of which Mr Fenwick is a member. Amongst those present besides the wedding party already mentioned Avere : Mr and Mrs Bridgeman, Mr apd Mrs C. Rattray, Mr and Mrs Balfour Neill, Mrs Fenwick, Mr and Mrs ’Aufrere Fenwick, Mr and Mrs G. Fenwick, Mr Foster Neill, Messrs R. and S. Neill, Mr and Mrs Ritchie, Mr and Mi’s Sinclair Thompson, the latter Avearing blue silk, with yoke and collar of cream lace, and blue bat: Mrs James Mills looked remarkably well, in a gown of white silk, with "deep yoke of cream lace and large pic-

ture hat of cream chiffon, with long ostrich feathers; Mrs Lindo Ferguson in blue silk Avith trimmings of lace; Mr and Mr© John Roberts. Mies* Roberts, fawn

voile, with deen belt, of green ©ilk, black picture hat: Miss Meeassey, Mr and Mrs .Tame© Allan. Mrs Richards, Mr Hunter,

"Mr and Mr 9 EL C. Bern olds, Mre .Tames, Mrs Gibson, Miss Gibson, wearing a lovely gown of white silk and lace and

a lovely hat of green velvet with ostrich feathers of the same shade; Miss Graham, Mrs and Mv*s Cutten, the latter ■wearing pink silk veiled in cream lace, black and white hat: Mrs McGowan, Miss Gilkison, Mrs Denniston, Mrs Hoeking, M> Marshall, Mrs J. Reid wearing a stylish drese of pale grey silk, with trimmings of lace and pale grey hat: Mr and Mrs G. McLean, Miss K. McLean, - Mies Lily Holmes. Dr and Mrs Shand, Mrs and Miss Fraser, Mrs and Miss Morris, and Mrs Turnbull. On Tuesday evening Miss Roberts gave an “Evening” for all the wedding party, and her kindness and that of her parents was . much appreciated, for-thereby the unavoidable flatness, which follows a, wedding was almost completely dissipated. Littlebourne House is a delightful house for entertaining, the drawing-room was used for music, the hall for those who wished to talk and the morning room for those who desired a little more privacy whilst the staircase suited those who desired more still; ancl still the dining-room was reserved for the supper. Amongst those who sang during the • evening were, Mrs B. Neill, Miss E-wen, Miss Reynolds, and Mr Hunter; Mrs E. C. Reynolds played a pianoforte solo and Mr P. Macassev gave several recitations. c- On Wednesday afternoon Mrs W. A. Moore. gave an afternoon tea at “Venard” her residence in Morningt on. There were upwards of a hundred ladies present during the afternoon, and some excellent music was given in the drawingroom. Amongst those present besides

Mrs Moore were: —Mrs Kinsey, Mrs and Miss Bathgate, Mrs and Miss Lily Tur-to-n, Mrs Macasisey, Mrs Harris, Mrs Finch, Mrs A. Fenwick, Mrs Pontifax, Mrs Hosking, Mrs-Ritchie, Mrs Si sc, Mrs Hoberts,..Mrs'Joachim, Mrs Ogston, Mrs Niebet, Miss Reynolds, Mrs Dcnniston, and Mrs Hewitson. On Thursday afternoon Mrs Hosking gave a large “At Home” at her residence at Kaituna. The day was so beautiful, that a large number of the guests wandered about in the garden, from which the view is most extensive and beautiful. A string band played indoors and their music Avae very much appreciated by all. Altogether a most delightful afternoon was spent, and everyone felt exceedingly loathe to depart. Amongst those present were Mrs and the Misses McLean, Mrs Ritchie, Mrs B. Neil], Mrs James, Miss Neill, Mrs Sin-clair-Thompson, Mrs and Miss Ramsay, Mrs and Miss T'urton, Mrs and Miss Roberts, Mi's G. Roberts, Mrs Ogston, Mrs Colquhoun, Mrs Rankine, Mrs Macassey, Mis© Webster, Mrs Finch, Mrs Hazlett, .Miss Reynolds, Mrs Femvick, Mrs Bridgeman, Mrs Moore, Mrs and Miss Etwen, Mr© Harris, Miss Gilkison, Mrs Morris. Mr© and Miss Sise, Mrs Nelson, and Mrs Allan. The members of the Fernhill Club have introduced a novelty in the management of the club, in the form of a Ladies’ Evening. Once a week, the member© are to he permitted to invite their lady friends to dinner, at the same rates as the men. Last Thursday evening saw the commencement of those evenings, and quite a number of ladies Avere present. Amongst those who were present were Mr and Mrs Roberts and Miss Robert©, Mr and Mr© James Mills, Miss Gibson, Mr and Mrs Harris, Mr and Mrs Fisher, Dr and Mrs Lindo Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Hosking and Mr and Mi's Bullock. After a most recherche dinner, the draAving-room and the billiard room were placed at the disposal of the ladies and their escorts. Altogether the first evening proved most successful, and will prove an excellent means of entertainment for many people.

Mrs Kinsey from Christchurch 1© at present the guest of her daughter, Mrs Moore, in Mornington. Mrs Grainger, who ha© been staying with Mrs Hertslet. for gome months left last week for Wellington, en route for England. Mrs and Miss Peep Gibson, who have been staying a few week© in T'imaru, since their return from England, are at present staying at the Grand' Hotel. Mrs Gibson iff at present the guest of Mrs Mills at "Mount Lodge.” Miss Chaffey is staying with Miss Webster for a few Aveeks. Miss Russell ('Christchurch') is at present the guest of Mis© Neill at Chingford.

Miss Ellie Ulrich returned with Mrs Blworthy to Timaru, after the race week in Dunedin.