TABLE TALK,

Otago Witness, Issue 2520, 2 July 1902, Page 73

TABLE TALK,

Monday afternoon.

A quiet wedding took place in All Saints' Church on Tuesday, 24th inst., when Miss Lilias Branson, youngest daughter of the late Mr G. D. Branson, barrister-at-law, Melbourne and Ashburton, was married ,to Mr Harold C. Low, youngest son of the late Mr R. A. Low, Dunedin. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Dean Fitchett, M.A., D.D. The bride, svho was given away by her brother, Mr A. Branson, of InvercargilL looked very sweet, and wore a pretty frock of gobelin blue voile. The gown was made .very becomingly and hung in most graceful folds. The bodice was daintily trimmed ;witb. cream lace and ribbons, and she wore a large white feathered picture hat and carried a shower bouquet of lovely white flowers and maidenhair. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Kathleen Graham and Miss Morris, both of whom wore dark ; ' jailor-made coats and Bkirts and black velvet hats. After the ceremony the guests, of whom there were about 30, adjourned to the residence of Mrs Chapman, where at present Mrs Branson is staying, and a reception was held. Tea and cake were served, and after the usual toasts the young couple left for their honeymoon, amidst showers of rice and quantities of f«gd wishes. A ta&e BJUB&S* pi baud-

some presents were received by the bride and bridegroom. The tea given on Tuesday afternoon by the Misses Farquhar at their residence, "The Eyrie," was a delightful one, although, unfortunately, the weather was abominable. Incessant rain fell during the whole of this day, and this fact kept a great many of the invited guests from being present. Indeed, considering the elements and the muddy state of the roads, the wonder was that such a goodly number of ladies were able to put in an appearance. The "afternoon" was given as % farewell te Miss Helene Hart. The gloom and the rain outside seemed to enhance the comfort and brightness of "The Eyrie" rooms, where the lights were lit and huge fires burning when the guests arrived. A delicious tea was served in the large dining room, the long table being decorated with vases filled with white chrysanthemums and laden with delicacies of all kinds. During the afternoon there was some music and recitations in the drawing room. Miss Florence M'Lean sang very sweetly several times, Miss Gow played one or two pianoforte soli, and Mrs Percy Hallenstein gave a couple of excellent recitations. Amongst those present, besides the Misses IFaiquhar and Mrs Dowling, were Mrs Geo. Roberts, Mrs and the Misses Hart, Mrs Holdsworth, Miss Sise, the Misses Reynolds, Mrs Valentine, Mrs Emil Hallenstein, Mrs P. Hallenstein, Mrs A. Fisher, the Misses Sinclair, the Misses Gow, Mrs C. Rattray, Mrs Rankine, Mrs Michie, Miss F. M'Lean, Mrs PattulJo, Miss D. Ramsay, Mrs Hartley, Miss Kempthorne, Miss G. Mills, Mrs Le Cren, Miss E. Gilkison, Miss Bathgate, and Miss R. Neill.

Miss Farquhar wore a lovely dress of tucked rose-pink silk, the bodice made with a bolero opening to show a dainty vest of white silk and lace, larars chou of white ribbon and lace placed on the right side ; Miss Edith Farquhar, cream voile gown made over a silk underslip, the skirt made with accordeon-plaited flounces, all trimmed with a thick guipure of a deeper shade, and black velvet ribbons interlacing over the full white silk front completed a very smart frock ; Miss Ruby Farquhar wore a becoming blouse of pale 'blue patterned flannel, trimmed with bands of cream insertion, and a dark skirt ; Mrs Dowling, black silk skirt made with a lace overskirt and smart pink striped silk bodice, trimmed with ibands of cream insertion ; Mrs Geo. Roberts, grey coat and skirt, black hat ; Mrs Hart, black gown and smart feathered toque ; Miss Hart, dark tweed gown and toque ; Miss B. Hart, long fawn, ceat over a dark costume and white furs ; Mrs Arthur Fisher, blue skirt and blue floral silk bodice, strapped with dark blue bands and cream insertion, black velvet hat ; Miss F. M'Lean, grey cloth skirt and Eton coat, the latter faced witb .white and strapped with black, white felt hat, trimmed with black velvet ; Mrs Holdsworth, blue costume, trimmed with stitched bands of glace, and plateau-crowned hat; Miss Vida Reynolds, turquoise blue frieze skirt and Eton coat, tucked vest of white silk, and white felt hat trimmed with velvet and quills ; Miss M. Reynolds, white tucked silk blouse and dark skirt ; Mrs C. Rattray. tomato-red cloth costume, the bodice faced with red velvet and trimmed with gold embroidery, dainty vest of white silk, and black and pale blue picture hat ; Mrs Pattullo, grey tweed coat and skirt, black and blue hat ; Miss Sinclair, dark brown costume and white felt feathered hat ; Miss M. Sinclair, dark blue costume, the bodice faced back with white cloth and fur, v. lute felt picture hat ; Mrs Halleustein, dark grey frieze gown, grey velvet hat.

Mr and Mrs Burnett gave a very pleasant little dance on Wednesday evening at their residence in Royal Terrace. Rather a damper was thrown over the festivities by the sad news of tbe illness of our Sovereign, and also by the news of the sudden death of one of our citizens. These sad facts kept a number of the guests from joining the festive throng. However, those who were present seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves, and a most happy evening was spent. Mis Burnett, who wore a handsome trained black satin gown, received the gues-ts in the drawing room ; the dining room was prepared for dancing, and a delicious supper was served in the morning loom. All the evening the hostess and her daughters were most assiduous in looking after the wants of their guests, so a most enjoyable time was spent by all.

Mr and Mrs John Roberts entertained a number of people at dinner at their residence, "Littiebourne House," on Friday evening.

Miss Bartleman is in town for a few weeks, staying with her parents in Royal Terrace.

Mrs E. Richardson and her little daughter are staying with Mrs Michie just now, in High street.

A quiet wedding took place in St. Martin's Church, Duntroon, on Wednesday, the 18th inst., when Mr E. Harris, youngest son of the late Yen. Archdeacon Harris, of Akaroa, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Campbell, sister of Mr Robin Campbell, of "Otekaike." The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a travelling costume of grey zibeline, trimmed with insertion of gold thread. The short coat, lined with rose-coloured glace silk, was worn over a lace vest. The Rev. G. Fynes-Clinton performed the ceremony. Mr E. Studholme acted as best man. The Duntroon choir, under Mr J. G. Finch, sang "The voice that breath'd o'er Eden.' Among the many presents received by the bride and bridegroom were a handsome cloth from the employee."- of Station Peak and a pair of silver candlesticks from the Otekaike employees.

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