TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2402, 15 March 1900, Page 55

TABLE TALK.

Monday Afternoon.

On Wednesday afternoon Miss Jean Burl, daughter of the late Mr Thos. Burt, of Waverley, was married to Mr Harold Tapley. The ceremony, which was conducted by the Rev. Mr Hewitson, took place in Knox Church, which was prettily decorated with white flowers and green foliage for the occasion. The front seats of the church had been reserved for the invited guests, who numbered about 50, and there were also a good many spectators, as is usual when a bridal party is to be seen. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr Alex. Burt, was attended by three bridesmaids, the Misses Burl and Miss Tapley, and the bridegroom by his brother, Mr C. Tapley, as best man.

The bride looked very charming-, wearing a lovely gown of white satin made with court train. The front of the skirt was drapad with lace, a flounce of the same trimming the dress, and the bodice was made with transparent yoke and long sleeves to the wrist of the same lace, finished with sprays of orange blossom, The othodox tulle veil, arranged o\er orange blossom, was also worn. The bridesmaids wore dresses of pale blue silk covered with fine white muslin, the skirts, which were slightly trained, being trimmed with narrow cordings of dark blue, and the lucked bodices made with lace yokes with a strap qf black velvet across the left shoulder, finished with two rosettes of black velvet, and tucked sleeves. The hats were of black velvet, turned up in front, with turquoise blue, and trimmed with white ostrich feathers, and each bridesmaid carried a long white crook finished with a bouquet of pink flowers and asparagus fern.

After the ceremony the guests adjourned to i Melville street, where a reception was held by Mrs Tapley (Adelaide) . mother of the bridegroom. During the afternoon Mr and Mrs H. Tapley left by train en route for the-Lakes, the bride's travelling dress being dark blue cloth with fur boa, and hat trimmed with cherry-coloured velvet.

Amongst the guests were Mr and the Misses Burt, Miss Wingfield. Mr and Mrs Walter Young, Mr and Mrs Denniston, Mr and Mrs W. Reynolds, Mrs Hislop, Mr and Mra Smith, Mr and Mrs Kahlenberg, the Misses Fraser, Mrs Siss, Miss Ruby Neill, Mr and Mrs J. Burl, x\lr and Mrs Hewitson, Mr Kettle, Mr Macassey, Mrs Israel, the Misses Logan, MiBack, Miss Watson, the Messrs Burt, Mr and Mrs Reid, Mrd Finch,' Mr Stanley Bell,' Mrs and. Miss Saunders, etc. Mrs Tapley wore a handsome black satin gown, the front of the bodice finished with lace, black and pufple bonnet, and carried a shower bouquet of yellow flowers ; Miss Burt wore a tailor-made costume of brown cloth, the' jacket opening ovei a ve3l of blue and brown, blue hat : Airs Walter Young-, a very stylish costumo of yellow silk covered with fine white muslin and lace insertion, finished with yellow belt and ribbons, Tuscan straw hat trimmed with black ostrich feathers and yellow roses ; Mrs W. Reynolds, pale blue, trimmed with white la.cc, and white feather hat ; Miss Logan, white silk dress, the bodice trimmed with ]ace and a touch of bright crimson velvet, white feather hat with pink flowers; Miss Fraser, costume of blue voile with yoke of white finished, with narrow white ruchings. straw hat trimmed with pink and blue ; Miss Alice Fraser, soft cream silk and laca, and white feather hal ; Mrs Finch, brown cloth costume with vest of white and gold, avid brown tujle hat with pink flowers, and bouquet of pink flowers ; Mrs Denniston, black brocade costume, black and cream-coloured bonnet, and bouquet of yellow flowers; Mrs J. Burl, smart blue cloth costume trimmed with bands of silver braid, and yoke of white chiffon edged with silver braid, grey tulle hat with black feathers : Miss Watson, white skirt and pink silk blouse covered with white muslin, finished with bell and collar of rose pink s=atin, and hat trimmed with bright rose pink tulle; Mr» Kahlenberg, grey tailor-made costume, with vest of • cream satin and Mcc, and pink hat ; Mrs Hislop, black satin costume, and pink and-'-" black bonnet, _ shower bouquet of pink " flowers ; Miss Ruby Neill, grey checked costume trimmed with green velvet, pink hal with lace and black wings.

On Wednesday evening Miss Slephen°on gave a small evening party at her residence " Conisburgh." Between 20 and 30 were present, amongst whom were Mis? Stephenson, Mr George Stephenson, Mr and Mrs Burnes (Nelson), Mr and Mrs Finch, Miss Eily Neill, Mr Denniston, the Mifses Farquhar, Mr Hunter, Miss Sime. Miss Burns, Miss G. Roberts, the Misses Hart, the Misses Logan, elc.

Mrs W. H. Reynolds and the Misses Reynolds Teft on Thursday by the Mokoia for Auckland, where they join the Moana for San Francisco. A large number -of friends were on the railway station at tlie departure of the train to say "good-bye" and wish them a pleasant trip. Mrs Reynolds and her daughters purpose being away about two years, during which time they will be much missed by their large circle of friends, who will all be glad to welcome them back to Dunedin.

Mr Bullock has rented "Monlecillo," the residence of Mrs W. H. Reynolds, for two years, during Mrs Reynolds's absence.

Miss Roberts and Miss Effie Spence intend proceeding to London by the Gothic next month.

Miss Maunsell has returned from her visit to Christchurch, and leaves Dunedin in the beginning of April for Sydney, where she joins the North German Lloyd steamer for Europe.

Mrs and Miss Dorothy Bartleman returned to Sydney by the BarbarosFa, and are passengers for Dunedin by the Monowai.

Mrs Melland, who has been in England during the last 12 months, is a passenger for Dunedin by the India, now quarantined in Adelaide.

Miss Blakney, from Queensland, arrived by the Mokoia from Melbourne, and is visiting her uncle, Mr Carr, at present.

Mr Justice Denniston, accompanied by Mrs and the Blisses Denniston, left Christchurch last week by the Katamara for London, and expect to be absent about 12 months.

INVEROARGILL, Monday.

The Autumn Flower show which was held here recently was very successful, there being really a large number of exhibits, especially of pot plants and out flowers. Great interest was taken in the decorated dinner tables and the bicycles, the former being judged the first night and the latter the second by the visitors to the show. The first prize was awarded to Miss Macdonald's m>\9i whioU was "decorated w^tb. reel*, wjbijej

and blue — scarlet geraniums, white sweet peas, blue cornflowers, and delicate maidenhair. Some scarlet ribbon was also iised, making the table a striking one. Mrs Worthington carried off second prize, her table looking very chinning and light, with pink sweej; peas, gipsophila-, and maidenhair. Miss Neill's, which took "third prize, was done in white and yellow. The first prize decorated bicycle (Miss Lennie's) was a very handsome one, and must have entailed a great deal of work. Red and white flowers were used, and quantities of patriotic-coloured ribbon?. On the handles rested a crown of flowers, and above was an umbrella — the framework only — covered with greens and flowers. The second prize machine wai done in yellow and white chrysanthemums and ribbons lo correspond. Among those in the hall were Mr and Mrs Christophers, Mr and Mrs Jack Watson, Mr and Mrs Worthinglon, Mrs and Miss Wade, Mr and Mrs Massey, Mrs and Miss Calleuder, the Misses Macdonald, Mrs Ayres, Mrs Moffett, Mrs Stow, Miss Moffelt, Mrs Stronach, the Misses Morgan, etc.

Miss Macdonald gave a very enjoyable afternoon tea on the 2nd March, at Enwood, in honour of Miss Batger. Being a beautiful, warm day, refreshments were served outside under the trees, where the guests were also received. Among those present were Mrs and Miss Batqer, Mrs Thomson and Miss Thomson. Mr a . Christopher*. Mrs Ca-llender, Mrs Bush, Mrs Macleod, Mrs and ' MissSharp, Miss Matheson, the Misses Cuthbertson, etc.

Rarely have the hospital grounds looked so bright as on Tuesday afternoon last, when the nurses from Dunedin, en route <o South Africa, were entertained by Dr and Mrs Macleod and members of the committee, first al lunch in the hospital and afterwards at afternoon tea, which was served outside. Bunting was flying across the lawn, which was brilliant with borders and gardens of fiowers; numerous tea tables were dotted about, and round many of them were placed screens of scarlet, -which made bright touches of coloui in the sunshine, and while tea and cakes were handed round, a band, under the leadership of Mr Siddall. played some very pretty music. During the afternoon Mrs Bush presented Nurse Peiper, qf the--South-land staff, with a purse of sovereigns from the ladie«. Among those present _were Mrs J. T. Thomson, Mrs Btuh, Mrs Hazlett, Mrs and Miss Sharp, Mrs; Christophers. Miss Trotter, Archdeacon Stocker. Mrs and Miss Vyner, Mrs Wade, Mrs Tothill, Mrs Henderson, Mr J. E. Watson, the Rev. Mr Bales and Mrs Bates, Mrs Harvey, Mrs Calleuder, Mrs Eullarton, Mrs Slronach, Mrs Turnbull, Mrs" W. Brent, Mrs Ayres, etc. Mrs Bush wore a very pretty black and white Swiss muslin, profusely trin^med with narrow lace, and a black and white drawn chiffon hat relieved by a touch of rose pink ; Mrs Hazletl, pale grey, the bodice trimmed with accordeon-pleated ohiffon ; Mrs Sharp, cream drill coat aiul skirt, with black lace hat trimmed with violets ;. Mrs Vyner, black ; Mrs Worthington, cornflower blue costume, braided in white ; Mrs Thomson, black, with a handsome lace mantle, and black and white chiffon parasol; Miss Thomson, a coat and pkirt of a grey shade of green, with a heliotrope velvet collar, and smart, heliotrope hat ; Mrs Brent, pale grey trimmed with green velvet, and dainty picture hat swathed in pink an 4 cream chiffon.

Mrs Herbert Macdonald, with her children, and Miss Grigor have gone to Queenstown for the winter months.

' Mrs It. H. Hogg is> visiting relatives in Dunedin.

Mips Adamson, from Castle Rock, has been staying 1 with her mother in Forth street for a few weeks.

Mrs Seymour G-eorge, from Auckland, who is visiting Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs C. Edmunds, Gladstone.

Mrs Stow, who formerly lived here, lias been spending a few weeks with Mrs Moffett, in Esk street.

Mr M'Culloch and Miss M'Culloch paid a short visit to Invercargill last week.

OAMARU, Monday Afternoon

Oamaru is very dull socially at present, nothing going on but patriotic meetings and money collections. We had Pollard's Opera Company here on the 26th and 27th ull., when they played "The Geisha" and "The Belle ot New York." The Theatre Royal was crowded, and the audience most enthusiastic. We always look forward to a good company passing through, and it is the only time, really, that society ventures oufcl 1 Among those in the circle I ''noticed Mrs E_ P. Burbury, wearing a blue satin costume, chiffon trimmings ; Mrs J. G. Jones, black brilliante costume, white lace tie ; Mrs H. B. Crawford, black costume trimmed with white lace ; Miss Robinson, shot silk blouse ; Mrs Steeneon, black -costume, blue chiffon trimmings; Mrs MitchelT and Miss Morton, pretty white costume's ; Mrs Gould, black velvet blouse, gathered chiffon front and waterfalls of same; Miss Gould, pale blue satin, chiffon trimmings ; Mrs (Dr) Garland, blue satin bodice, white guipure corsage, blue bows; Mrs (Dr) Douglas, while costume, lace trimmings ; Mrs Bradley, 'pink silk costume, trimmings of same ; Miss Bailey, white satin costume, wreath of marguerites ; Mrs (Dr) MAdam, cream costume, blue satin ribbon garnishings and chiffon ; Miss Borton, pale blue satin blouse with black lace trimmings ; Miss Murdoch, pretty pink blouse ; Mrs Creagh, black and pink costume ; Misses Crengh. white dresses; Misses Gilchrist, blue, and pink satin blouses, guipure-pointed yokes; Mrs Rose, black costume with blue silk frills ; Misses Frew, white costumes trimmed with laoe. Mrs Piper, black lace over lemoa-coloured under-lining ; Mrs Brown, white cashmere opera cape ; Miss Burbury, white dress, pink silk trimmings. There were many other pretty costumes worn by ladies whom I did not know.

Dr and Mrs Whitton arrived here on Saturday, and look remarkably well after their trip.

Mr and Miss Fraser (Dunedin) are up here on a holiday.

Mr and Mrs Solomon and party are also here.