TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 2207, 18 June 1896, Page 43

TABLE TALK-

. . , Mokday, June 18. The Misses Ulrich gave a targe and most" enjoyable' Afternoon tea to their many girl friends on Tuesday, the 9th mat, at their residence in Duke street.' ' The afternoon was given as a farewell to Miss Roberts, and also to

welcome £he Misses Fitohett, who have just

returned from tbe Continent, Fully 80 girls -'must hare -been present daring the afterf ipjon,'jui& they streamed in and out from the „ large! Jdiaiag room, where most delicate cakes '.iind .delicious tea and coffee were outspread, to the' drawing room, where singing and recitations were going on. The table looked

very pretty witb its spotless damask and decorated with pink chrysanthemums. Miss * Robinson, Hits Kaohel Reynolds, Miss Edith

Sband, Misaßoberts, and HiBS Lily Roberts sang, while excellent and anraeing recitations Were' given by Miss Hodgkins, Miss Mtohaelie, and Miss Annie CargUl.

Mxs XUtich jreceived the guests in the draw-,ing-joom, and along with her daughters was most assiduous in looking after the wants of

all during the afternoon. Miss Ulrioh and Miss Ellie both wore plum-coloured velveteen frocks ; Miss H. Ulriob, a pretty white dress, hanging from a green silk yoke; Miss Fitohett wore a black skirt with black velve-

teen blouse and high white ruffle '; Miss Daisy Fitbhett, olive, green clotb skirt with velvet' blouse of tbe same colour, made with wide revets ' edged .with passementerie; Miss Sfiand, a light chine silk bodice and dark skirt; Miss Macatsey, apricot-coloured silk bodice and dark skirt, and large brown and

green; velvet hat ; Miss H. Driver, dark green cloth costume and black bat; Miss E/. Neill, navy blue cloth ' skirt and ooat, soarlefc jest and fan, - straw hat; Miss HBggitt, brown cloth costume, wiih -a • very pretty cape and velvet hat. There were also present Mrs Jowittj the Misses Farquhar, the Misses Williams, Miss L. Roberts, Mis» Hertslet, Mies Webster, Miss Scott, Mies Brown, Miss E. Stepheuson, theMisss Reynolds, the Misses Rattray, -Miss Gilkison, Miss Graham, the Misses Oargill, the Muses Shand, Mies Black, Misß de Salamos, Miss R. Neill, Miss M. Sise, Miss Greenwood, Miss Hooper, the Misses Tarton, Miss B&tbgate, -Miss Fotheringham, the Misses Bartleman,~Miss Gibson, &o.

- . A quiet wedding took place last Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Gaecoigne was united ia the holy bonds of matrimony to the Rev. Mr Mitchell, of Wyndham. Tbe oeremony - took place at 2 o'clock in Holy Inncoents' Chureb, his Lordship Biishop Nevlll officiating. The bride, who wore a very pretty dark graen cloth costume, with bonnet to correspond, was given away by Dr Hooken, and was attended by Miss E. NevilJ, who was dressed in daik green serge trimmed with far, and wore a large picture hat with feathers. Amongst tbose present were Mrs Nevfll (the hostess), Dr. /and Mr* Hooken, Mr and Mrs Chamberlain, Mrs J. R. Jones, Mrs and Miss 'Haggitt, Miss H. Drive*, Mrs Mlobie, Mr Fraer,' Mr Wayne, . and Mrs John Maclean. After the ceremony all adjourned to Bishopsgrove, where a sumptuous afternoon tea with champagne was. partaken. of . His Lordship proposed the bride's health in a very happy speech, and tbe toast' was Bnltably responded to by the bridegroom, Mr Mitchell.' Tbe happy couple left in the afternoon by the 4 o'clock train.

' The Musical Olub held its usual fortnightly Sleeting on Wednesday, 9th Inst,, at the

residence of Mrs A. H. Maolean, Koyal Terrace. An excellent programme of musio was gone through, and during the interval tea and cakes were served in tbe dining room.

One of the most successful dances held In Danedin for a long time was that given by Mr and Mrs Stephenson at Oonlsborough on Wednesday evening, 10th ins*. The ball was given in honour of Miia Roberts, who is leaving Danedin verj toon. The night was clear and frosty, and was In all respects an ideal night for danoing, whioh was kept up with great spirit all evening. Considerably over 100 guests were present, so the large rooms were taxed to their utmost, bnt the spacious hall and stairs made delightful resorts for all between the dances.

Mrs Stephenson reoeived her guests in the large drawing room. The breakfast room was prepared for the dancers, the morning room was reserved for cards, while in the dining room was served a most sumptuous and elegant sapper. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The floor was excellent: the musio. by Miss Yates in the early part or the evening, and by Mr Yates later on, first olass, and the supper perfection. Partners were plentiful, there being no lack of men — that complaint so often heard of in Danedin.

■' The Misses Stephenson made exceedingly attentive hostesses, looking after all tbeir visitors in the .most kindly manner. During fcuppsr Miss Roberta's health was proposed by Mr W. Q. Neill, and responded to most heartily by all present, all joining in wishing her ion voyage, and hoping it will not be very long .before she is once more back in Danedin, wbere she will be greatly missed in the meanwhile.

Amoztgst those present were Mr and Mrs Sinclair-Thomson, Mr and Mrs Eardley Rey-

doWb, Mr aud Mr« L^e>lie Wilson, Mr and Mra M'Gowan, Mr and Mrs Eric Reynolds, Mr and Mnr W. G. Neill, Mr and Mrs' Jack Wright, Dr and Mrs Jeffooat, Mrs Jowitt, Mrs Fulton, Mr and Mrs Townsend, Mrs Dowling, Mrs Hart, Mr and Mrs Butterwortb, Miss Roberts, Miss Gwen. Roberts, the Misses Reynolds, Miss G. Rattray, the Misses'Farquh&r, the Misses Williams, Miss tJibion, Miss Scott, Miss Shand, Miss X Ulricb, Mis* Mnriaon, Miss Weiaon, Miss Edmond, Miss' Greenwood, Miss Mlcbaelis, Miss S. Gilkison, Miss Webster, Miss Bathgate. Miss M. Sise, Miss Grierson, Miss OargUl, Miss Neill, Miss Ethel Neil], Miss MacLaren, Miss Mitchell, Miss Wilson, Miss M. Graham, Miss MacNeil, Miss R. Neill, Miss Reid, Miss Macltfan, Miss Driver, Mies Robinson ; and Mr Sleigh, Mr Roberts, Mr Crawford, Mr Reynolds, Mr Butt, Mr Herdman, Mr Chaffey (Onrnaru), Mr Outten, Mr Macassey, Mr Thompson, Mr Royge, Mr P. Wright, Mr Wayne, Mr Gully, Mr Boyd, Mr Harris, Mr Sise, Mr Marshall, Mr Blaok, Mr H. Blaok, Mr Hogg, Mr Menlove, Mr W. Menlove, and Mr Tapley.

Miss Stepbenson looked remarkably well in a lovely dress of white brocade; -Miss Eate wore yellow silk trimmed with cornflower blue obiffon and flowers ; Miss Tui, pic-turesque-looking dress of black silk trimmed with spangled blaok ohiffon and bunohes of crimsom roses ; Mrs Harfc, a very handsome gown composed of buttercup-yellow brocade; Mrs Jefiooat, beautiful and fashionable looking dress of flowered blue silk with deep belt bodioe of crimson velvet,, completed with white chiffon; Mrs J. Wright looked well in a white silver brocade dress ; Mrs Eric Reynolds wore a lovely cream satin ; Mrs Leslie Wilson also wore her wedding dress ; Mrs Sinolair-Thomson, a very handsome gown of heliotrope silk with trimmings of beautiful lace; Mrs W. G. Neill looked remarkably well in blaok satin trimmed with cream lace 5 Mrs Fulton, blaok velvet with sleeves and bertha of yellow gauze'; Mrs Townsend, heliotrope brocade trimmed with lace; Mrs Dowling, soarlet velvet trimmed with bhok; Miss Roberta, a very pretty black silk gown, tbe bodice trimmed with pink silk and ruby velvet 1 Miss Sllie Ulrlcb, heliotrope frock with ravers and sleeves of

can de nil silk; Miss Edmond, yellow and grey oootume; Miss Batbgate, yellow silk frook ; Miss M. Sise, a lovely dress of pink brocade trimmed with lace ; Mies MaoNeil looked well in yellow silk trimmed with acoordeon-plaited ohiffon; Miss E. Neill, pretty white silk frook j Miss Driver, blaok trimmed witb green brocade and ohiffon; Miss Oargill, yellow silk trimmed with ohifEon; Misß R. Reynolds, dress of yellow glace silk figured witb red, the bodies trimmed with yellow chiffon) Miss Vida Reynolds, a pretty gown of rose- pink glace silk; Mrsßutterworth, handsome gown of white dachesse satin trimmed with white obiffon edged with butter - coloured guipure laoe 5 Miss G. Roberts, heliotrope silk trimmed with lace and passementerie; Miss Neill, ivory silk, tbe bodioe trimmed with a fall of white ohiffon} Miss Farqubar, pale pink brocade trimmed with lace; Miss Williams, blaok witb sleeveless bodice of pale heliotrope silk ; Miss Mary Williams, a pretty dreos of heliotrope and white striped material, the skirt made with deep flounces edged with purple ribbon; Mrs Finch, a white silk costume trimmed with lace.

Mrs Hngb Tolmie, of WaipabJ, has been paying a short visit -to Mrs B. 0. Haggitt at Wyohwood, Anderson's Bay.

Miss Lemon, from Oam&ru, is at present paying a visit to Miss Todd in Lsith street.

The Misses Batohelor, of this town, are at present paying « -visit to Napier.

Miss Winnie Hislop gave a large juvenile afternoon tea on Thursday, ntb inst., at her parents' residence in Royal terruoe in honour of Miss Ruby Roberts. The same evening the Misses Hialop gave a very pleasant even-

ing in honour o£ tbeir cou&in, Miss Hislop, from Wellington.

A pleasing presentation was made to Mrs Walter Hislop the other day by the members of Enoz Church choir on the occasion of her silver wedding. The gift consisted of a very pretty silver hot water jug. Mr Barth made the presentation, and Mr Hislop replied on behalf of his wife.

The Williamson and Musgrove Royal Comic Opßra Company opened their New Zealand season in Danedin on Friday evening, "In Town" being the play produced. It has kept the boards since and has drawn crowded houses eaoh night, tbe dress circle having a fair proportion of ladles and gentlemen in evening dress. Mrs Bracy in the first act wore a very handsome vieux rose brooaded satin trimmed with ruby velvet and real guipure lace, bonnet to match; in the second act she wore a princess robe of ruby silk, velvet bodies trimmed with duchesse lace, end diamond ornaments. Miss Pollard in the first, act wore a spotted muslin Empire gown with white chiffon fio.hu, soft white chiffon bat, long tan gloveßj in the second act she wore a oream broche satin dress, the bodice handsomely trimmed with chiffon and lace, opera oloak of oream eilk trimmed with feather trimmings. Miss Wray in the first aob wore an Empire gown of floral brooaded silk;, real lace fichu, blaok satin picture hat trimmed jwith feather*, long tan gloves; in the seoond act she wore a Juliet dress, comprising a cream crepe de ohine robe richly spaDgled in silver, jewelled girdle and belt, pearl oap and ornaments. Miss Muret in the first act wore a pink silk skirt with small frills adged with blaok lace up to the waist, black moira bodice trimmed with beaded laoe, large toreador .hat to match ; in the seoond act she wore a pink brocbe dress with white Bilk apron trimmed with lace and ribbons, pearl cap and ornaments. Miis Smith in the first aot wore a beautiful costume of grey cloth trimnied with white moire and ecru lace, toque of pale blue and pink velvet, long tan gloves; in the seoond aot she wore a boy's Borneo costume, peacock blue and terra ootta,

broche velvet shirt, lovely oloak of brneprcwh lined with terra cotta silk, jewelled belt and sword, Romeo oap and feathers. Miss Oobb in the first aot wore a very stylish brown striped silk dress, the bodico riohly trimmed with oream lace and t>lnk ribbons, small bonnet to matoh { in the seoond act she wore a dancing dress of grey silk underskirts, grey chiffon overdress trimmed with spangles, jewelled girdle and neoklaoe, small oap and ornaments. Miss M. Young in tho first aot wore a lavender Ottoman silk dres?, green velvet zouave, large hat to matob ; in tbe seoond aot she wore a black velvet Romeo dress richly trimmed with steel trimmings. Miss Place in the first aot wore a peacock green merv. handsomely trimmed with blaok ohiffon, blaok lace pioture hat to matoh.

Very good amateur theatricals were given last week, in tbe Thoatre Royal in Ghristobnroh. "The Scrap of Paper" was the name of the play performed; and from a theatrloal point of view it was a great success, but unfortunately the theatre was only fairly well filled on the occasion. The performers were Miss Henry, Miss S. Henry, Miss Prosser, Mrs Marsb, Mrs 0. Gibbs, Mr AlpreßS, Mr Julse Brittan, and Mr Nlooll.

Mr and Mrs Robert Pharazyn are going to give a large boll on the 26th inst. in Thomas's Hall, Wellington.

A very '.large number of the friends and acquaintances of Mr and Mrs George Ritohle, assembled by invitation at the St. Matthew's Schoolroom on Wednesday, the 10th inst., to celebrate the wedding of Miss MDonald , (sister to tbe hostess). The appearance of the hall was completely transformed for the

oc.Cij.ion by tasteful decorations, the walls beittg almost entirely hidden by numerous flags and other hangings. The presence of blazing logs in the fireplace and the sight of a .most lavishly -spread table on tbe platform no doubt contributed in great measure to lighten tbe task of the host and hostess in making' welcome thenumerous guests as they emerged' from the dark and frosty air without. Just before dancing commenced the party were serenaded by the Engineers' Band, whioh played various airs outside in hononr of the bridegroom (Mr 0. Diokenson), who is a member of the band. Over 100 of the party took part in the grand march, whioh was a very pretty sight, tbe bride and bridegroom taking the lead. Dancing continued till about 4 in the morning, and at intervals songs were sung by Mrs J. M'Donald, Messrs Blenkinsopp, Robin, and Hutton, and a duet was given by Messrs A. G-arrick and 0. Dickenson.

At the supper, wbioh commenced at about midnight, the guests found that every effort had been made to ensure their comfort, every dainty oonoelvable being provided in abundance, and both host and hostess did their utmost to see that all were attended to.

The bride was dressed in white cashmere with satin sleeves, trimmed with obiffon, bridal wreath and veil, and carried a handsome bouquet. The bridesmaid, Miss Allan, wore a cream cashmere costume with satin sleeves, trimmed with ribbon to matoh ; Mrs Or. M. Bitcbie, sister to the bride, wore a black merveUlenz trimmed with jet and ohiffon ; Mrs J. M 'Donald, gold satin, sequin , trimmiog to match ; Mrs P. L. Ritchie, white silk; Mrs A. M'Donald, cream satin with lace to mawjli ; Mrs R. M'Eenzie, white satiiu bodice trimmed with ohiffon, and blaok skirt; Misj> S. Young, Tusoan veiling trimmed with pearls and passementerie j' Mrs Purvis, oream cashmere with ribbons to matoh; Miss. Muir, cream veiling, cream, satin sleeves j Miss N. Muir, oream -veiling < trimmed with oream satin and lace j Miss E. - Smiib, oream satin ; Misses Walls, pink and white respectively ; Miss T. M'Kenzle, heliotrope veiling trimmed with white ohiffon j Mrs Harvey, gold merv, bodice, pasßemenerie trimming, and greon velvet skirt;

Misses Munden, cream dregs trimmed Wltti peacock, and blaok trimmed with pfokt Miss M'Donald, strawberry - merv. bodies trimmed with pearls, and blaok skirt; Mra Murray, pink veiliDg trimmed with pearls i Mrs Basoand (Timaru), black costume, pali blue velvet sleeves, and trimmings to match? Mrs Evans, blaok costume trimmed with silk and laoe; Miss 1,. Collins, gold veiltoi trimmed with blaok laoe with blaok moirS sash ; Mies P, Ooliins, white nainsook with heliotrope spot, and moire sash to matchl Mra R Fraser, black oostume, pink ilcevW Mibb K. Mnnro (Palmeraton), blaok bodied trimmed with blue silk. Very pretty dresse* were also worn by Misses Murray, MulvilW; Aulderice, and Ross (Balclutha), and Mrfl Bailer.

The annual meeting of the Ofcago Ladieaf Golf Olub was held in the ladies' olub room on the 9th inst;, there being a large mustet of members present. From all acoouats the olub seoms to every way to' be in a highly satisfactory condition. Mrs tfergnson and Mrs Holland, thinking, they had done thett nhare in the management of the olub. In*, sisted on retiring, and their positions wen accordingly .filled by the election of'Mf| Woodhouse as oaptain and Miss Webster as hon. secretary and treasurer. The followiogj ladies- were elected members of committee — Mesdames MaoNei), iMelland, Fergusoft and Butterwortb. , Tbe usual monthly .medal competition* under handicaps, was held on the £nd insft The weather was parfeot, but the grteni bo keen that tbe scores handed In -were siu rather higher than usual. Mrs Ogtttofi (98—4 1 89) was first, while Mis Melland (90 owe 6 =» 96) and Miss X.' Rattray 98—2 «=96) tied for second place. This secong medal, for those with a handicap of 12 ana over, was won by Miss Begg.

The June number of Weigel's Australian Journal of Fashion presents as its specialty a large number of illustrations of fancy dress, some of which are original enough* There is also a very pretty dress for a sohool girl, and one is so glad to get something suitable for that troublesome age when tba lanky limbs oan bo longer be gracefully dls> guised under smoofcs. Then there are south pretty napes of various degrees t>f JWvclityt and altogether the number is quite up to vm usual standard.