WAYS OF WOMEN

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1832, 17 April 1907, Page 24

WAYS OF WOMEN

\ : WELLINGTON TABLE TALK (BY “ERIE.”) On Thursday, April 4, the marriage of Mr Charles B. Pharazyn to Miss Brenda C. Haoon, only daughter of the late Dr Hacon, was solemnised at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral. The Rev. Robinofficiated in the absence of the vicar. - The church was prettily decorated with white flowers and palms by the girl friends of the bride. The wedding march and other suitable music was played by Mr Robert Parker. The tall, graceful bride, who came in :._r with her uncle, Mt G. F. Camf)lt>*ll, looked very pretty in a soft crepe de chine gown, with many frills of Valenciennes lace. The pointed yoke was also of lace insertions A beautifullyembroidered tulle veil was worn over a small coronet of white jessamine. The two elder bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Brandon and Miss Phyllis Higgin- - son: They wore very charming dresses of white silk and lace, with touches of the palest eau de nil ribbon. Their pretty small round straw hats were also of pale green, and they carried most artistic green and white bouquets tied with pale green ribbons. These were 'V. gifts from the bridegroom, together with three.gold necklets with handsome pearl pendants. The bouquets were artistically arranged by Miss Poole. The three younger bridesmaids were Miss Marjorie Joseph, Miss Nancy Phai and little Miss Ruth Pharazyn, daughter of. Mr Godfrey Pharazyn. They all wore lovely frocks of embroidered and tucked white silk with tiny rosettes of pale green in their hair, and carried ' - V€r y pietty baskets of flowers. They . 'also had little chains and pendants. The groomsman was the bridegveoic'o youngest brother, Mr Harry Pharazyn, f of Hawke’s Bay. Mr R. Turnbull was best man. A reception was held by Mrs" Hacon, at Miss Partridge’s, Golder’s Hill. The bride’s present to the -bridegroom was a beautiful silver cigar-box. The K '-bridegroom’s presents to the bride were a magnificent diamond crescent brooch, ; and a lovely set of white fox furs.

The bride’s travelling costume was of hydrangea blue cloth, made with very long skirt.— The hat was af pale blue plantain straw, trimmed with blue hydrangeas. The bride’s mother wore a very handsome amethyst chiffon taffeta gown with jewelled lace yoke and brettelles edged with beaver. A pretty round hat was of the same shade. Miss .Hacon (the bride’s aunt), who came from England lately, wore a pretty dark blue silk and burnt straw hat with roses. Mrs G. F. Campbell, another aunt of the bride, wore a very stylish pale blue costume, and blue hat with pink rose*. Amongst the guests were Mr and Mrs Godfrey Pharazyn, Mrs Riddiford, Mrs Findlay, Mrs Moorhouse, Mrs Gerald Fitz-Gerald, Mrs Stowe,, Mr and Mrs W. Turnbull, Mr, Mrs and Miss Cooper, Miss Greenwood, Miss K. Campbell, Mr and Misses Quick, Professor and Mrs Rankine Brown, Mrs and Miss Barron, Mrs Menzies, Miss Fitz-Gerald, Mrs and Miss Fulton, Mrs and Miss Mctavish, Misses Halse, Mrs and Miss Gore, Miss Partridge, Mrs Firth, Misses Harding Misses Henry, Mrs and Misses Nathan, Mr and Mrs Joseph, Mrs David Nathan, Mrs and Misses Butts, Miss Payne, Mrs Ross, Mrs Brandon, Mrs Larnach, Misses Haroourt, Mrs and Miss Wylie, Mrs W. Bidwill.

The wedding presents were exceedingly handsome, and comprised a great variety of lovely possessions—silver tea sets, hot water jugs, silver inkstands of many shapes and sizes, breakfast dishes, Liberty tea spoons with curious green enamel, candlesticks, silver vases and photo frames in various devices, beautiful Worcester and Doulton china vases and bowls, a number of books, amongst them a complete set of Dickens, beautifully bound, pictures in great variety, a lovely fumed oak Sheraton cabinet, a work table of fumed oak, and a wonderful assortment of pretty needlework gifts. A white china crepe scarf with medallions cf gold and whi+e embroidery is indeed a thing of beauty. Some cheques were also in the long list of + hese numerous presents.

| His Excellency Vice-Admiral Tomioka’s “At Home” on his ship was one of the most delightful occasions, and v as immensely enjoyed by every one of his i guests. The Japanese ideas of decora-

tion are very bright and novel. The beds of life-like flowers acrid floral deco-

rations all over the ship made the guests forget the grim realities of the scenes so lately enacted upon her. The courtesy and pleasant hospitality of his Excellency and all his officers made the time seem very short. After a number of amusing games, and a very delicious tea, a table full of quaint, pretty presents (contributed by the ward-room officers) were drawn by numbered tickets like a Christmas tree, and the guests found themselves possessed of a number of dainty Japanese gifts. Ingenious toys, tiny flowering trees in fancy tubs, rolls of curious paper, complete sets of Japanese writing materials with brushes to write with, pretty buttons with small gilt chrysanthemums upon them, a great variety of fans, and many things besides. Each article had the name of the officer who gave it inscribed on a card attached. When the Jamo Seddon came back to the wharf with the guests she looked like a flower garden, as they were laden with so many bunches of artificial flowers and gifts. The Ministerial reception held the same evening in the Parliamentary buildings was a very gay scene, albeit far too crowded for comfort. The entrance had beautiful tall bamboos and many foliage plants and palms nicely arranged. The white walls and crimson carpets were excellent settings for them. The House of Representatives was transformed into a handsome reception room.

The Hon. Dr Findlay and Hon. Mr McGowan received his Excellency, who is a tall, well-built man of urbane manners. After the speeches of welcome had been made, the Vice-Admiral replied in English in a short, hearty speech of thanks, and tribute of admiration for our nation. After rather a long list of presentations, made by Hon. Dr Findlay (Major Hume acting as aide-de-camp), there was a general dispersal over the buildings. Supper was served in Bellamy’s and several other rooms.

The Japanese medals were points of great interest to many. The one which answers to our Victoria Cross was worn by several of these heroes. Their Mikado gives a very handsome medal io be worn next it, called the medal of the Rising Sun. It is jewelled and has rays of salver radiating from a ruby

in the centre. Another medal, like a sovereign, was worn by some. TheJ were made out of Russian brass guns which they had taken. There was an inscription upon them, which they said “We no translate.” They distributed a great number of pretty postcards amongst their friends, and were delighted to have New Zealand ones in return. They also were eager to get New Zealand stamps or photographs. A very pretty wedding took place at Marton on Tuesday, when Mr Duncan Menzies, only son of the late Hon. Dr Menzies, was married to Miss Willis, second daughter of the late Major Willis. Miss Willis (sister of the bride) was chief bridesmaid. Two little nieces of the bride and bridegroom were also bridesmaids. They were Miss Watson and Miss Gorton, a very charming little pair. Mr Frank Newman, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. There was a very large gathering of both, families at the wedding, as well as a number of old friends. The Hon. C. J. and Mrs Johnston gave a very large farewell party at their beautiful residence, Homewood, on Friday afternoon. It was a lovely afternoon, and the large garden and conservatories were looking their best. The crowds of guests greatly enjoyed wandering over the beautiful lawns. Mrs Johnston wore a handsome black voile gowm, with a profusion of lovely cream lace on the bodice. Mr and Mrs Johnston will leave shortly for England, and expect to be away nearly a year. They have come into town and are staying at the Empire Hotel. Mrs Murray Menzies and Mrs Watson (Dunedin) are the guests of their mother, Mrs Menzies, Thorndon quay. Mrs and Miss Gore have returned from their trop ti Australia and England *

The engagement is announced of Misa Ethel MacFarlane, of Wanganui, the daughter of Mr Andrew MacFarlane, architect, of Wanganui,s to Mr Reginald Arthur, son of Mr Thomas Arthur, railway traffic superintendent.