THE WAYS OF WOMEN

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1831, 10 April 1907, Page 24

THE WAYS OF WOMEN

(BY "ERIE.”)

WELLINGTON TABLE TALK

It is an admirably-chosen time for a bazaar.' No one can plead just now that there is a plethora of counter attractions. The skating rink is wonderful in its transformation capabilities, and in its pretty blue and white drapings it looks extremely bright and pretty. The enthusiastic friends of the Muritai , Catholic Church have worked wonders, and will doubtless succeed in making the money they need by the time the bazaar closes. The well-trained and charmingly-dress-ed band of pretty little girl dancers is a great attraction. The fancy stalls are well provided with useful things, and these find ready sale, z The Japanese squadron, which came in on Sunday, are visitors of much interest and importance. The lowlying black cruisers do not show up at all grandly in the harbour, but, for all that, they carry marvellous guns and equipments of the latest V and best. They have also our deepest respect, as we remember they have done much real active service in the late war.

« Mr Moore, of the Seamen’s Mission, and rather a startling acquaintance to begin with, but he took a number of tfie men out with their British confreres for their Easter picnic, when they showed themselves very merry, bright companions, and ready to enjoy all that came in their way. A very pretty wedding took place on Tuesday at St. James’s Church, Lower Hutt, when Miss Burnett was married to Mr Coates, son of Dr Coates, of Auckland. The bride wore a cream silk gown, with a flounce of lovely old Spanish lace, which was part of her mother’s wedding gcwn. The two little bridesmaids, Misses R. Perry and G. Pearson (nieces of the bride), looked very sweet iii white muslin frocks with

1;:coloured sashes. ; They were accompanied by two little pages in white ' sailor suits. 'Air Sladden was be3t ! inanj The service was choral. The vicar (Rev. Joshua Jones) performed

the ceremony. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a lovely necklet with pearl pendant, and to the little bridesmaids he gave chains with gold hearts. The bride’s travelling costume was a grey tweed, tailor-made, and a becoming red hat.

Mrs Seddon and Miss Rubi Seddon have returned from their visit to the West Coast. Mrs Seddon is greatly benefited by the change. Mrs Wilford is back from Dunedin, where she has had a rather serious illness.

Mrs Thomas Rose has gone to visit friends in Palmerston for the benefit of her health.

Mr and Mrs Macpherson have-gone home. Mr Macpherson was the head of the Loan and Mercantile business here, but will be stationed in London in future.

Mrs (Dr.) Harding and her two little sons have returned from a trip to New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs Henry Hadfield have gone to Rotorua for a trip. The invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Morna Fell to Captain Earle Johnston, on the 11th instant. Miss Janet Boyle, who has for some time been the guest of Mrs T. C. Williams, has returned from Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Gerald Fitz Gerald have returned from their trip to Rotorua.

The engagement is announced of Miss Elsie McTavish, only daughter of A. McTavish, Esq., to Mr H. P. Richmond, who is leaving for England in about ten days. Mrs and Miss Tregear have returned from a delightful trip to the Southern Lakes and Dunedin, taking the Exhibition en route.

Miss Philpotts (Picton) is the guest of her sister, Mrs Wynn-Williains. Miss Philpotts’s engagement to Mr G. C. Wilkin (Christchurch) lias just been announced. The marriage of Mr Duncan Menzies to Miss Willis will ta-'je place at Marton on April 9th. Vice-Admiral Tomioka gave a very delightful tea on board his ship on Friday afternoon.