TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2206, 11 June 1896, Page 43

TABLE TALK.

Monday, Jane 8. The Kahanga Olub resumed its pleasant meetings last Monday .evening at the residence of Mrs Webster, in Howe street. About 60 ladies were present, and all seemed pleased thus to meet again. Mrs Sale, Mrs Stifling, and Miss Webster are the three presidents— chosen by last year's presidents — and they had charge of tbe programme on Monday evening, and a very excellent one it was. " ' The recitation of a very clever original, poem, welcoming all the members of the-, Kafeanga Club back again, by Miss Annie Cargill opened tbe evening, and this was followed by a brilliant pianoforte solo by Miss G-wen Roberts. A lovely little song | by Mrs Robert Tumbull (Linburn station), to which Mrs Kettle played the accompaniment, came next, and was much appreciated. An Irish jig brought tbe first part of the programme to a close. It was danced by Miss Edith Shand, dressed in a short dark skirt, white blouse, and green ribbons of Erin's Isle, in a most creditable manner, and. she bad to come back to a decided encore and repeat her dance. Daring the interval, delicious tea and. coffee and cakes were served in the dining room, after wbioh all resumed their places in the drawing room, and Mrs Melland gave an amusing reading on " Children's Errors," taking as an example some children's essays on "The Patriarchs," "The Dog," &o. Owing to illnens, Miffs M. Cargill, whose name appeared next on the programme, was unable to be present, so Miss Buller very kindly saog a song entitled "The golfer," which fairly brought down the home. The last item on the programme was a song by Miss Lily Roberts, which she sang very cicely. The programmes were extremsly well painted and got up, tbe artists being Mrs Willie Darling (Oamaru) and Miss Shand. Amongst those present, bssldes ■ Mra and Mi«s Webster, were Mrs Ogston, Mrs 3. R. Jotttfl, .Mrs Graham, Mrs W. Turton, Mrs Bale, Mrs and the Misses Shand, Mrs R. Turnboll, Mrs Allan, Miss M. Sise, the Misses Reynolds, the Misses Graham, Miss E. Uiricb, Mi" Cargill, Miss E. Neill, Miss Robinson, Miss Buller, Mrs Jackson, Mrs Mellaiid, Mrs Woodhouse, Miss Bathgate, Miss Turton, the Misses Rattray, Mrs Hocken, Miss Haggitt, Mrs Deaoiston, Mrs Posttetlmaite,

Mrs C. 0. Kettle, Miss Gamine, and Mrs Napier-Bell.

As the conversazione and presentation to the bishop is to take placa thia (Monday) evenirg, there la to be no meeting of the Kahanga Club, but it will meet on Monday, the 15th, at the residence of Mrs O^ston, la High street, and Mua Reynolds will bs ia the chair.

A very successful girlß' afternoon tea was given on Thursday by Mrs Theomin at her residence, " Olveston," in -Royal terraoe. The " afternoon " was in honour ol Miss Michaelis i and Miss Moss Davls (Auckland), who are at present visiting Dcmediu. The afternoon was dull and cold, go tho lights vrcra lib early, which gave the rooms a very cosy and bright appearance. Duriog the afternoon tbera was some very good musio in the drawing room, while in the dining room delicious tea and cakes were served. Tbe table was most artistically arranged, being decorated with streamers of crimson ribbons festooned in graceful cascades around the flower glasaea, which contained chrysanthemum* of the eftme colour as the ribbon. ■> Songa were sung very sweetly by the hostess, Miss Roberts, Mtss Robinson, Miss S. Graham, Miss Millie Graham, and Mies Kate Stephengon, while Miss Micbaelia gave, a charming recitation, Mrs Theomin wore a handsome black silk gown, the bodice being composed of sapphire blue velvet with yoke and sleeves of black surah spotted with blue, the whole trimmed handsomely with jet; Mrs Hart, bUck crepon gown with trimmings of ribbon and jet; Miss Michaelis, a smart grey corduroy cloth frock with yoke of pink silk veiled ia yellow lace, with revere edged with fur; Miss Ramsay, pretty brown dress with yoke and , revers of brown velvet edged with fur ; Miss [ Raynolds wore a handsome black and blue costume with plush cape ; Miss Greenwood, dark tweed with coat to nmtcb, with ruby velvet cuffs and collar; Miss Ball, tancoloured skirt and coat with daik vest; Miss E. Neill, a dark blue cloth coat and skirt and scarlet vest, tan-coloured straw h&t trimmed with scarlet ; Miss Ruby Neill, a dark skiit and terra- cotta velvet blouse; Miss Rjbertu, dark brown cloth costume trimmed with velvet; Miss Moss Davis, a dark green cloth costume, the sleeveless bodice being composed cf a lovely chine Bilk; Misa Stephenson, a dark green orepon dress and magenta velvet hat ; Miss Kate Stephenson, dark brown coat; Miss Webster, tan-coloured tweed skirt and coat, and large hat. There were also present Miss Shand, the Misses Graham, Miss Lowe, Misa Carow, Miss E GHMbos, the Misses Miller, Miss Macas#ey, Miss E. Uiricb, Miss M. Sine, Miss Scott, the Misses Driver, the Misses Farqubar, and Miss Mbodie. Oa Thursday afternoon Miss. Ruby Roberts gave a large juvenile afternoon tea at Littlebourne House. As Miss Ruby, along with her- parents, sails by the ss> Gothic for England in a< fortnight's time, this tea gave her an opportunity of saying good-bye to her many young friend's. On Friday evening the Misses Farquhar pave a musicale at The Eyrie in honour of Miss K/bertff, who leaves Dunedin very shortly for England. Mrs Farquhar, who wore a handsome black silk gown, received the guests in the drawing room, which was beautifully decorated with flowers. Unfortunately, owing to illness, Boma of the guests who were expected to sing were unable to be present at the last moment. Nevertheless, a most en jay able evening was spent. Mrs Dowliug, Miss B. Farquhar, Miss Rachel Reynolds, Miss Kate Stephenson, and Mr' Gully all sang most acceptably, and Miss Violet Farquhar played a pianoforte solo. A most delicious supper was served in the large dining room, where the table, ornamented with chrysanthemums and loaded with tempting viands, looked most attractive. Miss Farquhar looked remarkably well in a pale pink surah and brocade gown ; Miss B. Farquhar wore an exquisite dress of cream silk veiled in white chiffon, on which was brocaded a brown floral design, the whole trimmed with passementerie ; Mrs Dowling was attired in a black silk skirt and pretty blouse of white silk. AmoDgst others present there were Mrs Eric Reynolds (who wore her lovely wedding dress), Mrs Hart, Mi*s Micbaelis, Miss Roberts, Miss Macassey, Miss Robinson, the Misses Reynolds, Miss Graham, Miss M. Sise, Miss Scott, the Misses Stephenson, Miss Neill, Miss Greenwood, and Mr W. E. Reynolds, Mr G. Roberts, Mr Ohaffey, Mr E. Webster, Mr A. Reynolds, Mr Graham, Mr Wright, and Mr Cheeseman.

On Wednesday Mr and Mrs Hart gave a delightful little luncheon at their residence

Oa Tuesday, at the First Church, Miss. Annie Ewlng, daughter of Mr W. A. Ewing, was married to Dr Ralph Stephenson, M.8.0.M., of thia city, by tbe Rev. J. Gibb. There was a large number of gaesfca in the fere part of the churob, and in the body of the building an immense crowd of tb.B public had assembled, The bride, who vraa given away by her father, wore a picturesque gown of rich ivory brocade with a court tram, ornamented with satin ribbons and sprays of orange blossom. The bodice was artistically trimmed with point de Venice lace, and the veil was canght up by a small chaplet of * orange blossom. She wore a handsome gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried a shower bouquet of heliotrope, chrysanthemums, and maidenhair. She was attended by three bridesmaidsMiss Maggie Ewing and the Misaea Sooith. Her sister wore a white surah dress, the bodice being finished with white velvetpointed capes edged with fur. She wore a large picture hat, and carried a staffer" flowers. The other two bridesmaids were attired in , simple white muslin frocks, with picture hats and staffs of flowers. The three bridesmaids ail wore gold bangles, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's mother wore a gown of black faille, trimrced handsomely with jet and fringe, and carried a bouquet oE gold chrysanthemums. Me Ernest Boot acted as best man. Too wedding marsh, &c> was played, by Mr Timson, organist of the; church. After tha ceremony the guests adjourned to Mr Ew'mg's residence in Elm row, where they had an opportunity of inspecting the presents, many of which were cf great value, and where they subsequently partook of a lavish spread of good things. In the afternoon the young couple went norbh on their honeymoon trip. The bride went away in a travelling dress of brown clotb, the bodice being of fawn cloth richly braided with brown braid, with hat to match, and muff with violets. The bride's, trousseau was both handsome and large. Amongst her numerous dre»se» were a beautiful electric blue faille Fratcaise siik, elaborately trimmed with passementerie to match, a gracefully draped bodice,, very Urge sleeves, stylish basque and demi train ; a walking dress which consisted of a neat tailor - made black verge trimmed with rows of narrow silk braid, and a very pretty tea gown, wbioh w.»s made of terra cotta cashmere with a fichu of poult-de-soie, watteau back, and large puff sleeves. All the costumes were made by Mum Smith, dressmaker at Mollison and Co.'», George street. The engagement has just been announced of Miss Alicd Stephenson, eldest daughter of Mr John Stepheneon, of this city, to Mr Wm. Edmoad, also of Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Robert Logan, from Kjebarn, hrvve come ,to reside in Duuadin, and have taken a house in P*rk street. Mr James Cargill has bean transferred from the U.S S. office here to Gisborne. Both he and his wife will be much missed in. society, especially at the meetings of the Savage and K<*hanga Olubs, of which they both nave been iudefat.igabie members. Mr Frank CargiJl, of Manor place, has recently sold his bouse and property there, and is at present residing at The Cliffy with hie brother, Mr E. B. Cargill. Misa Cargill is living in town. Mr Malcolm R>ss has ie : 't Dunedin for Wellington, and Mm Ross follows him next month. The Misses Fitchett; returned to Dunedin last Friday, after spending three years in Europe. During this time Miss Maud Fitchett has been studying music and her sister painting with great success. They are at present tbe guests of Mrs James Allen. Miss Huxtable, who went Home with them, bas also returned, and is staying in Auckland with her sister. Miss Boiler, who has beea paying visits here for some months, returned ta her home in Wellington last week. One of the prettiest weddings ever seen in Wellington took place last week, when Miss Maude Grace, daughter of Dr Grace, was married to Mr lan Duncan-, eldest son of Mr John Duncan, of Uplands. The ceremony took plaoe at St. Mary's Cathedral, the' officiating priest being tbe Rev. Father Dawson. The bride wore an exquisite dress of ivoty white silk with a gathered chiffon yoke and panel, the skirt with a short train and being veiy wide cat. Upon her head was a small spray of orange blossoms and a beautifully embroidered bridal veil. The bridesmaids were Miss A. Grace, Miss Russell, Miss Pearl G-cace, and Miss Ella Johnston. The two former wore very becoming dresses of cream chine silk, with narrow satin stripes of pale green, and the two latter wore similar silk gowns, only striped with pink. Their dresses were all completed by frilled cream chiffon fichus and soft white tulle veils. The bridegroom's presents to the bridesmaids were those very fashionable and useful little gun- metal watches. Mr Kenneth Duncan was the best man, and the groomsmen the Messrs Russell, Grace, Hector, Rolleston, and Arthur Duncan. Most of the guests did not go to the church, but assembled at Dr Grace's residence, where afternoon tea and champagne, accompanied j by every kind of cake, was outspread. ■