TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 2862, 20 January 1909, Page 80

TABLE TALK

Monday Evening On Tuesday a very quiet wedding look plare. wlipu Dr Newlands, of t-bis city. \v«a man led to Miss Oakden, daughter of Mr P. Oakden, Andoraon'^ Bny, Dunedin. There were only a, few pr«^ont, mosiiy relations The ceremony was performed by the Hey Curzon-Siffgei'M. Afterwards the gupuls adjourned to Mr Oakden's residence, Antlex•son's Bay. On Tuf-duy rwiiiitx a lai«<> voiiety enter (ainnit'iif i»»« yncii in if is Alujosty'* Theaho in mil ol tlioeo who '.uffurod wo .neveieJy by tlic eai iluiuukt' in Jdily Thoro w«ri » bumper lii'ii-e, mi dt'iiht 'i'-n the pio^efclo will bt> gocil A woddnifc (if i (iiui(!i>rable mteie->t took p!di.e at M IVto.-' 1 . Church, C'avernham, on Thm -dav last at i pm , when Xlisa C'^'a Fislit-r, d^ughtor 01 Mr T. Fisher, St Cluir, Dun^din, was united in the bond 4 of holy uedWk to Cap' inn JJoginalc} Instone The church was very prettily decoiated by friend? of the bride, and the ceremony waa a full i horn] one. M'lsa Flossie Fisher, c ister of the bnde, and Miss Dorothy Fither (Christrhuich), a.l-0 two little girls— namely, Miss Tnxy Chalmers and Mies Marjory Featherston — acted as bridesmaids. Mt l\ Fiahcr was the best man. The bride -wore a magnificent gown of cream paillette eiUin, the bodice being made urth a tucked ohifion joke and trimmed with Irish point lace tier long Court train, which was fastened to her shouldoTs with knots of chiffon, hung in graceful folds on to the ground. Her

tulle *»U was pinned to her hair with M wreath of orange blossom. She carried c, beautiful shower bouquet of orchids, white roses, and maidenhair fern. The two ©Idea: bridesmaids wore very pale pastel blue chiffon taffetas, yokes of white lace, the bodice being finished with rosettes cf the blu© silk. Their hats were large, black chip ones, lined wit& pale blue chiffon, and trimmed with black net -and one long ostrich feather. They each carried a black wand, on which were tied bunches of bright pink roses and maidenhair fern, long streamer^ of black and blue ribbon. The smaller bridesmaid* wore very smart frocks of white silk trimmed with quantities of valanciennes lace, and insertion, and pretty white chip bonnets trimmed with silk. They carried bouquets of white sweet peas and roses. After the wedding ceremony the guests assembled at Mr Fisher's residence, St. Clair, where a very jolly wedding breakfast was enjoyed by all. Many speeches were mad* and, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, all seemed very hearty and in bright spirits. During the afternoon Captain and Mrsl Instone left for the south, where they intend spending a. week or two. Tli-e breakfast table decorations were high vases of white sweet peas, maidenhair fern, and asparagus fern. Mr and Mrs Fisher received their guests in the hall, Mrs Fisher being attired in an. oyster grey silk trimmed -with lace and! chiffon scarf, black toque wiiih featihers and tulle. Those present included Mr and Mrs A. Fisher, Mr Harry Fisher, Mr N. Fisher, Mr It. Fisher, Mr Wocdhouse, Mr Carr, Mr and Mrs Moore, Mr and Mrs Chalmers, Miss Brodxick, Mr and Mrs J. F. M. . Fraeer, Mr and Mrs Percy Sargood, Mr and Mrs Beeves, Mr and 1 Mrs Salmond, Miss Salmond, Miss N. Salmond, Mrs Fotheringham. .Miss Fptheringham, Mr and Mts Isaacs, Mr and Mrs E. L. Macassey, Mr and Mrs J. Hislop, Mrs Adam, Miss M'Kellar, Mir and Mrs Smith. .Mr Bedford. Be>v. Canon King, Miss Fisher (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Petre, Mr and! Mrs Ewing, Mrs Boyse. Mrs Arthur Fisher looked well in a very pretty dress of white crepe de chine, the ■bodice being made with yoke of white tucked chiffo-n trimmed with medallions of blue and green, high waist at the back, finished with a rosette of satin ribbon, large white chip hat lined with chiffon, ant trimmed with black tulle and feathers. Miss Fisher (Christchuroh) wore » very smart frock of black and white silk trimmed! with touches of black velvet, large black hat with feathers and bows of velvet ribbon; Mt9 Harnian Reeves, striking gown of olive green pailette silk, made in cross-over fljyle, yoke of cream lace, large black picture nat ; Mrs B. L. Macassey, very smart gown of pale blue silk made with yoke, sleeves of crearr' ©potted net, large Leghorn hat with adornments of pale blue flowers and wings; Mrs Ewing, stylish bright navy blue silk gown, smart blue straw hat with blue net ospreys, pretty feather boa ; Mrs Adam, soft b'acfc crepe de chine trimmed with cream guipure laoe and net, black h*t with ruches of black edged with cream lace and bunches of pink flowers; Mrs Salmond, elegant gown of black and white striped taffeta silk, trimmed with white laca. la.rg» M&ok hat with feathers ; Mrs Isaacs, handsome black silk voile, bodic< made with ruches of cream net edged with, laoe, large Leghorn hat with floral crown, pretty shower bouquet; Mrs Chalmers, grey costume trimmed with black, small black toque ; Mrß Sargood, pretty pale grey spotted silk, trimmed with cream, insertion, and Telieved with pal© blue velvet, smart bin© highwaisted box oloth coat, toque, of pale blue crinoline straw, with heliotrope flowers; Mrs Moore, handsome sage green chiffon taffeta trimmed with white net and green velvet, smart hat of white lace and trimmed with green feathers; Mrs Patterson, black corded silk relieved with white, large .black hat; Mrs Roberts, lovely shade of pastel pink rose chiffon taffeta, made very stylishly with cross-over pleated bodice and high waist, trimmed with chiffon, of a lighter shade, and edged .with velvet of same colour, neat tuscan straw hat with ribbons and wings of old rose shade; Mrs Fraser, smart black spotted net gown over white satin, trimmed with black and white laoe, small hat composed of various shades of heliotrope; M,ra Petre, pretty shade of electric blue voile over blue silk, and relieved with vest of cream lace, bodice trimmed with blue silk, large silk hat with blue and cream feathers: Miag Brodrick, black corded silk trimmed with white, black and whit* toque, whita chiffon scarf; Mrs Fotheringham, navy blue costume, navy blue straw hat trimmed with' pink flowers; Mrs Hen-ry Williams, handsome black crepe de chine, old_ lace scarf, black hat with feathers; Mrs Hisk>p, mauve striped silk gown, large floral hat; Miss Patterson, elegant gown of cigar-coloured crepe de chine, made very full with high waist, large brown chip hat with feathers; Mies P. Fotheringham, electric blue silk prettily trimmed with cream lace, stylish Leghorn hat with flowers ; Miss Salmond. very smart pale blue pailette silk prettily trimmed with white lace, large whit* chiffon hat trimmed with frill* of chiffon avid lace and long white ostrich feathers; Misn^ N. Salmond also wore pale blue, large Vack bat with tulle and feathers; Miss M'Kellar, very pretty pate green ta-ffeSi. silk made with high -waist, yoke of white lace, large white crinoline s+raw hai with chiffon rosettes and white oajrich tips; Mrs Royse, handsome black satin, cream lace scarf, pretty cream bonnet with flowers and lace. In the evening Mr and Mrs Fisher entertained a number of their young friends to a danoe. Dancing was ker.t up until quite late, everyone seeming to spend a very pleasant evening. On Saturday afternoon a number of people left for the first Sounds excursion. It is to be hoped that the weather will be favourable for the excursionists. Mti Charles Roid and her 9on, who have been staying with Mrs Sise. Queen street, lelt on Saturday for the north. Mts E. Graham left for O*rn«ru last week. Misb Ma ml Sue lelt ou Saturday for~th« Sound* pxeuiaion Mis.* Pu'iner (Wo'hngtou) ha-» been viauirg fuends m Dunedui Miss I.i\int;-.U>iie is the guest of Mr» Maca^ae), (Jcorye street Mra Knox and the jMih^ps Kpox pa«sed> through Oiiufdm ldbt week on their way to the Sounds. Mh MnrOill it the guest of Mrs Cheeseman, Leith street The MUses Fi«her (ChristchuTch) are on ft visit to Mr* Fisher, St. Clair. INVBRCARGILL. January 18. On "Wednesday Mts W Russell, Ashbourne, entertained a few friends at a very pleasant luncheon party. The table was prettily decorated with roses and foliage. Those present were Mrs Cruickshank, Mrs Handyside, Mrs Haggitt, Mrs Drury, Mts Gilmour,

Mass Sandes (Auckland), and Miss Hassa.l2. In the afternoon, the guests Bad an opportunity of admiring the lovely garden, with wealth, of flowers for which. Ashbourne is noted. On Wednesday evening Mra T. S. Miller, Appleby, gave a small bridge party On Thursday Mrs Thomas Watson, Forth street, gave an enjoyable evening 1 for young people, when games and music were in-> ■dulged in. Amongst those present were Miss iJrettagh, Miss Collender, Mis 3 Hay, Miss V. Mitchell, Miss B. Corbett, Mi. Matheson, Mr T. Watson. Mr M. Mitchell, Mr G. Russell, Mr Foster. Mrs A. B. Haggitt, Kelvin road, opened her new croquet kwn on Friday, when some interesting games were played. / Mr and Mrs W. Henderson, Tweed street. and their daughters returned last week from * visit to Queenstown. Miss Sandes (Hamilton) is visiting Mrs E. Drury, Victoria avenue. Miss Buckham (Chrislchurch) is the guest Of Mrs Cook, Esk street. Mr and Mrs Fox. (Dunedin) have bean ;pending a few days in. Invercargill. Mra Massey has been busy moving into Iher new house, North road. Mrs Storey and family are spending the holidays at Venlaw. Mr and Mrs Fowler (Kelson), who hare ibeen spending Pome time with friends in Southland, left for the north by the second express on Saturd&y. Miss Ellis -(Merrivale) is staying in Invercargill. Miss Macassey (Dunedin) is the guest of Mt3 A. M. Macdonald, Enwood. Miss T. Macdonald is spending a few weeks at Stewart Island. Large numbers of people are availing themselves of the week-end excursions to Quoerstown. Last Saturday 140 persons left here for the trip. OAiIARU, January 18. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward were the guests of Mr and Mrs John Reid, of Elderslie, last week-end. They left for Timaru on Tuesday to attend the South Canterbury jubilee celebrations. Madame Crossley and her :oncert paTty were accorded a splendid welcome by a very enthusiastic audience in !fcjie Opera. House. Those present included Mr and Mrs J. B. Reid, Mr, Mrs. and Misa Williams, Mr and Mr 3 Hjorring, Dr and Mrs Whitton, etc. Bland Holt's Company played to crowded houses on three nights of last week. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Hindmarsh, Mr and Mrs Hjorring. Dr and Mrs Douglas, Mr and- Mrs Lucas, Mr and Mr 3 Armstrong, etc Mr MAdam has returned from camping at Hampden. CHRISTCHURCH, January 17. Madame Ada Gros^ey gave her second and last concert last Monday to a larpe and enthusiastic audience. The body of the hall was not sufficiently rocmy to accommodate those present, -and a. great' number were seated on the stsge. Madame Crosqley wore a beautiful gown of yellow ninon with panels' of silver sequinod lace. Amongst the audience were Mr and Mrs it. M. Maedonald, Miss Macdonald, Mr and Mrs G. E. Rhodes, Mr andi Mrs H. H. Louglman, the Hon. R. A. and Mts Lougtoan (Wellington), Mrs and Miss Boyle. Mrs Algar Williams (Wellington), Mrs G. Harper, Mr and Mrs P. Wood, Mr and Mrs H. Reeies, Dr and Miss Lovufson, Dr and Mrs Irving. Mars Blunt. Mr and Mrs W. Wood. On Thursday Mrs H. H. Loughnan gave a, musical evening in honour of her guests, the Hon. R. A. and Mrs Loughnan. Charming music was contributed by Mrs Loughnan, Mrs Boys. Mr A. Bunz. Miss Cicely •Gardner. Mrs Wildine, Mr B. B. Wcod, the Misuses Parson (2), Mis 3 Scherek, and the Hon. R. A. Loughnan. Others present were Mrs G. Harper. Mr Eric Harper, Miss Wilding, Mrs Riggs-Miller, Miss B. Wood, Mrs and Miss Nancarrow, Madame Parson, Mr Wallich. and Mr Fryer. The Hon. H. F. " and Mrs Wigram have returned from England. Mrs H. A. Knight was in town for a day or two last -week-. Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes have returned from Timaru. They were present at the South Canterbury jubilee celebrations. Mrs Arthur Harper (Greymouth) is staying irith Mrs Michael Campbell. Avonside. Misa Helen Macdonald has returned to town. The Hon. R. A. and Mrs Loughnan (Wellington) have been staying with Mr and Mrs H. H. 'Loughnan. y Mrs J. D. Hall and family are the guests of Mrs Duncan Cameron, "Springfield." Mrs Molineaus has returned from a visit to the Hot Lakes. WELLINGTON, January 16. "Cold b!ow3 the blast," down pour* the Tain in torrents, and everyone is 'hurrying home to the fireside. Campers are returnicg ■io town frozen and disgusted with the weaI'ier. Surely wa arc in Topsy Turvey-dom. Several WellingtonisLns a.re flying to otter 3>arts of New Zealand hoping to catch a glimpse of the sun. The wheels of our little fcoHa.l world are moving round but slowly. Mrs Welter Nathan gave o tea last Tues<sy rs a farewell to Mts and Miss Joseph, have arranged to take another trip to >-nj:land very shortly. Madame Ada Crossley gives her first concert on Monday night, and Miss Tiitell Brune coD->mences 'her season also at the beginning ot the week. The Scarlet Troubadours are once again drawing crowded houses at the -Lown Hall. Their form of entertainment Begins to please the public immensely. On Friday afternoon Mrs Hales entertained a large number of friends .at afternoon tea. -tier garden was a blaze of colour, and her reception rooms ere gay with most exquisite carnations. The Mis.=es Logan and Miss Cooper- presided over the tea. Mrs Ha!e3 wore a very handsome gown of black and white. Some of the guests were Mesdame* Humphries, Gilmer. Seddon. Griffiths, ■Brown, Cross. Knox, Simpson, etc. Mrs Napier M'Lean. who wirli her mother, Mrs Butt, has been on a visit to the sounds, returned to Wellington a few days ago. Mrs M. Myers is on % visit to Christchurch. Miss S. Fitzherbert and Miss Betty Fitzlerbert have returned to Feilding. •Mrs A. Brandon left on Thursday for 7!a<merston North, where she will stay for com« days. Mra Herbert is spending a few weeks at •Day s Bay House. Mis a M. Knox returned from Christchurch on Thursday. Tke engagement is announced of Miss -aiason, of Napier, to Mr Wybern Williams. eon of Mr T. C. Williams. ■ttr^f- 8 Mori<; e (Greymouth) is on a visit to JVelhngton. Mrs J. Dennigton (Chri&tchurch) is the guest of Mrs Maurice Denniston. Miss Mary Sea ton leaves in April for England. She will travel with her aunt, Miss Seaton. who is at present on a vi<=it to 2Tew Zealand. Jtiss Lilian D'Oyley is visiting Eotprua.

Mrs Burton, and Miss Linda Burton are | also there. i Mrs Russell (Napier) is staying with her sister, Mrs Jackson. Mr and Mrs Sahnond are visiting relations in Dunedin. Mrs Kendall, who has been visiting in the country, has returned to town.