WELLINGTON TABLE TALK

New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 6176, 6 April 1907, Page 8

WELLINGTON TABLE TALK

(BY “ERIE/’) It is an admirably-chosen time for a bazaar. .No one can plead just now that there is a plethora of counter «tti actions. The skating rink is wonderful in its transformation capabilities, aud in its pretty blue and white drapings it looks extremely bright and prettv. The enthusiastic friends of the Muritai Catholic Church have worked wonders, a.nd will doubtless succeed in making the money they need by Dio time the bazaar closes. The well-trained and charmingly-dress-ed band of pretty little girl dancers is a great attraction. The fancy stalls arc well provided with useful things, and these find ready sale. The Japanese squadron, which came in on Sunday, arc visitors of much interest and importance. The lowIving black cruisers do not show up at al) grandly in the harbour, but, for alf that, they carry marvellous guns and equipments of the latest and host. They have also our deepest respect, ns wo 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 ho took a number of the men out with their British confreres for thoir Easter picnic, when they showed themselves very merry, bright companions, and ready to enjoy all that canlo in their way. A very pretty wedding took place on Tuesday at St. James's Church, Lower Hutt, Avhcn 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 gown. Tho two little bridesmaids, Misses It. Perry and G. Pearson (nieces of tho bride), looked very sweet in white muslin frocks with coloured sashes. They were accompanied by two little pages in white sailor suits. Mr Sladdcn was best man. Tho service was choral. The vicar (Rev. Joshua Jones) performed the ceremony. The bridegroom’s gift to Die bride was a lovely necklet with pear! pendant, and to the little bridesmaids Jig gave chains with gold hearts. The bride's travelling costume was a grey tweed, tailor-made, and a becoming rod hat. Mrs Seddon and Miss Rubi Seddon havo returned from their visit to the West Coast. Mrs Seddon is greatly benefited by the change. Mrs Wilford is back from Dunedin, whore she lias had a rather serious illness. Mrs Thomas Roso lias 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 tho 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 havo gone to Rotorua for a trip. The invitations arc out for the marriage of Miss Morna Fell to Captain Fnrio Johnston, on tho lltli instant. Miss Janet Boyle, who has for some time boon the guest of Mrs T. C. Williams, has returned from Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Gerald Fitz Gerald have returned from, their trip to Rotorua. Tho 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 ton days. Mrs and Miss Tregear havo returned from a delightful trip to the Southern Lakes and Dunedin, taking tho Exhibition cn route. Miss Philpotts (Picton) is the guest of her sister, Mrs Wynn-Williams. Miss Philpotts’s engagement to Mr G. C. Wilkin (Christchurch) lias just been announced. I The marriage of Mr Duncan Men- 1 zies to Miss Willis will take place at Marion on April 9th. j Vice-Admiral Tomioka gave a very ; delightful tea on board his ship on Friday afternoon.