LADIES' GOSSIP.

Otago Witness, Issue 2455, 3 April 1901, Page 60

LADIES' GOSSIP.

— Princess Alice of Albany 11 regarded by some sections of Herman society ju, the.r Empress-elect. It 35 no seciet tli.it the Emperor -s exceedingly anxious to sec his heir settled, and theie s-eems to exist m high Royal quarters none of that prejudice against the marriage of near lelations which exists in less exited circle^. Queen Wilhelrrrna is very devoted \o hci young cousin, and this, although ..% not only considerably oldei, but al-o a \ci\ muck firoici

and more formed character. It is said that among the first letters written 'by her announcing her engagement \* as one to Princess Alice of Albany. To e,imre publication in the forthcoming issue letter^ should re,!ch the Witness office if possible 011 Saturday n<nht, but on no account later thanMondan w nht IV Descriptions of balls, <Lc, must be endorsed by ither the Witness corrrspondent for the district or by the secretary to the ball committee. The MS of any correspondents who do not comply with this rule term be sent to the secretary for endorsement prior to appearing.— EUilELlNE. A PRETTY WEDDING AT PORT CH\LMERS. (See Group in Illustrated Pages.) Dear Emmelme,- Quite the largest congregation ever assembled in the Church of the Holy Trinity at Port Chalmers was that which met on Tuesday afternoon, March 12, on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Emily Harrison, daughter of Mr J. \V. and Mrs Emily Harrison, of Sawyers' Bay, to Mr Peter Nelson. The bride, being the daughter of very old residents, was surrounded on the important occasion by numbers of friends, while the brideeroom, who is a very popular member of the TJ.S.S. Company's service, was met by corresponding troops of fellow-employees and friends. The flags of the Shipping Company's offices were duly displayed, pnd the marriage was celebrated by the Rev. T. Kewlev, the vicar. Afterwards an adjournment was made to the residence of the bride's parents at Sawyers' Bay, where a very cordial reception was accorded the guests. The interior of the building was tastefully decorated with abundance of flowers, ferns, and flags, and after full justice had been paid by all present to the creature comforts provided, the health of the bride sad bridegroom was proposed in a few appropriate words by Mr de Longuevilie Graham, and the toast was drunk with great enthusiasm. The other toasts were "The King" and " The Bridesmaids." Mr Nelson returned thanks in a few well-chosen words, and the toast of the bridesmaids, proposed by Mr de Longuevilie Graham, was drunk with great enthusiasm. Mr w . T. Beck humorously replied on behalf of the ladies. Among the ladies present were Mesdames C. Anderson, J. Thompson, Sinclair, Swanson, C. Swanson, Collins, Craig, D. Loach, Forsyth, and Misses Lees (2), Swanson (2), Forsyth, Browne, Edith Harrison, Constance Harrison, Lucy Harrison, Milly Eindge, May Emdge, Grace Harrison, Erridge, and Maiy Erndge, while the pages were Masters Richard Harrison and "W. Erridge. The bride's cake, a very handsome affair, made by Mr Hopkins, of Dunedm, was cut by the bride, and distributed to all present. The bride was dressed in white corded silk, with a veil of Brussels lace, while the bridesmaids were robed in white, with creamcoloured adornments and orange sashes. In the evening Mr and Mrs Harrison entertained a large circle of -friends, and a very pleasant time was spent. — Guest.