SOCIETY

Observer, Volume 3, Issue 63, 26 November 1881, Page 164

SOCIETY

—It was the anuivcrsary of Mr J. B. Euesefl's 20fcli wedding day on Saturday last. — Who were the happy pair who were hugging each other hi one of the arbours in the Nostb. Shore strawberry gardens on Sunday ? —Mr J. B. Russell gave a party at the North Shore on Tuesday evening in honour of his daughter's birthday. — Tho party who ascended Rangitoto last week say they won't go there any more. There was- a strong demand for now boots. — The ladies on tho "Winona last Monday appeared to enjoy the fact that .their boat passed the loroa (lee way) in Rangitoto' Channel. I'hat last St. James' Mutual Improvement Association " social " was so good that the members are talking of repeating it. — The " spooning "on tho Saturday trip to Hot Springs had to be temporarily suspended owing to sea-sickness becoming exceedingly fashionable. — Ihero was a capital rohearsal in the Eemuera Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening in anticipation ot the entertainment to take place on Dec. 9. Such is the industry of tho ladies and gentlemen who arc to take part in tho affair that the rehearsal was prolonged from a quarter to 8 p.m. till 11 Mr C. Hesketh assisted by Mr Roes Geoarge, conducted. There was a 'good attendance of ladies and gentlemen. — At tli o conclusion of the rehearsal of the A.D.C. in thu Remuera Hall on Tuesday evening, Messrs. Robertson and Pearson, in anticipation of their approaching secession from tho Amateur Boards were each presented by tho performing members witli a parting souvenir. The former distinguished himself in a speech evidently prepared for the occasion. — A very pleasant little ceromony took place in the Ponsonby Hall on Saturday evening last when Mr Boardiuan on behalf of the joint committees of tho " Ponsonby At Homes " " Ponsonby Juvenile Party" and "Ponsonby Fancy Dress Ball," presented the onergotic and enterprising Hon. Sec, Mr D. F. Evans, with a handsome electro plated biscuit box at tho same time complimenting him on the zealous and unsparing efforts he had made to render those gatherings a success. — Tho Misses Bishop and Carr gave a very pleasant evening party at Mount Roskill school-room the other night. "There wore a goodly number of guests from Auckland, and some of the dresses were very pretty. Miss Bishop, black velvet, white overskirt ; Miss Carr, blue sateen, white lace ; Miss Henderson, cream dress, black lace ; Miss J. Henderson, maroon velvet, old gold trimmings 5 Miss Massey, pale blue and black lace trimmings. As usual, there was plenty of flirting. — More aristocrats are on the way out here if Truth is to bo believed. The issue of September ! 29th, says : " Lord Sidmouth's younger son, the Hon. G. A. Addington, was' received with great enthusiasm on returning to Up-Ottery last week, after his wedding tour. The village was decorated and tho bells rung, and the carriage which conveyed Mr and Mrs Addington from Honiton Station was drawn up tho hill to the Manor House by the tenantry. Mr and Mrs Addington leavo next month for New Zealand, where they intend to reside." — A very successful entertainment took place at the half-yearly celobration on November sth in tho G-ood Templars Hall, Kaeo, which was tastefully decorated by the ladies with suitable emblems for tho occasion. The attendance numbered over 60, including both sexes, for whom there was a sumptuous spread. The Rev. Hammond, Bond and Mr Booth gave suitable addresses. The speech of Mr Booths was quite to the purpose, and was highly applauded. Several very good recitations by Mr Colbourne and Messrs Hare were rendered. The singing and music were good. Miss Slaters (part song) I was the song of the evening. I — The excursion to the Puke, Oliinemuri, on the 9th, was very largely attended, almost uncomfortably so, but being a very social party and an extra fine day, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We hear that after expenses were paid, £25 were added to the funds of the S. W. Sunday-school. The prettiest hat on board was worn by Miss Sinclair. The hats of Mrs F. A. M. and Miss H. wero also admired. Mrs W. G. wore a neat dress of pompadour sateen, pale blue trimmings ; Mrs 0. was dressed well. AYe noticed other pretty dresses, but did not know wearers' names. — Miss Howard, of Onchunga, was married last j Tuesday to Mr E. Dickens, of Whatawhata, Waikato. Mr Mulgun was tho officiating minister, Georgie Grey acting as best man, the bridesmaids being sisters of bride and bridegroom. All dressed in pink. There was a great crowd at the church where a slight hitch occurred tlirough Mr Grey not having the bridegroom up to time and keeping the bride waiting fully a quarter-of-an-hour. The ceremony over, wine and cake was dispensed at the house of the bride's father, and at 3.50 p.m. amid a shower of rice, the bride and bridegroom left to catch the Waikato train. They spend the honeymoon at Mercer. —On Wednesday last Mr R. F. Webster, of Pukekohc, was married to Miss H. Potter, daughter of Mr John Potter, merchant, at Beres-ford-strect Church, by the Revs. Macdonald . and Robertson. The ceremony was witnesssd by about 250 spectators. Mr J. Brown presided at tho organ, and played the Wedding March. After the ceremony, Mr Elyctt, on behalf of the Newton teachers, * presented the bride with a handsome family Bible, and, on behalf of her class, a photograph shield containing the likeness of the bride in the centre, and surrounded by her class. The shield was the work of Mr.R. Rcdfern. Mr J. P. Horton and Miss M. G. Porter were also married at the same time and place. — Mr H. J. Wickens, the new proprietor of tjie steamer. Rose Casey, inaugurated his purchase by an excursion on Saturday last to Waiwera. Amongst those who accepted invitations were the Misses Brown, Cliamberlin, and Blanche Churton 5

Mesdames Chamberlin, Haines, and G. Henderson; Messrs A. Whitaker, Elphinston, Hyland (of Soutli Aiistralia), W. P. Hull, Gibbin (Bank N.Z.), Captain Bone (of the Eakaia), and two or three others whose names did not transpire. Unfortunately the weather was tiupropitious, and many of those who had received invitations did not care to face the trip. There was a strong noreaster, accompanied with copious rain on the greater part of the down trip, and this militated against the enjoyment. Everything was done on the most liberal scale, a champagne luncheon being provided for those who were not prevented by onal de mer from partaking of it. On arrival at. Waiwera, however, the drooping spirits of the excursionists were raised by a capitally arranged dance, which -was very successful. Sunday was spent in bathing, walk's about the gardens with extensive consumption of strawberries and cream, and boating 011 the river. While at Waiwera refreshments wore liberally suj>plie(l byMrWickens. Fortunately there was fine weather on the return trip, and the passengers were enabled to enjoy the invigorating sea breeze. On the way they assembled iv the cabin, and drank success to Mr Wiekens' new undertaking in bumpers of champagne, Mr W. F. Hull proposing tlie toast in a neat speech, to which Mr Wiekens made an appropriate reply. Barring the weather on .Saturday, the excursion was thoroughly enjoyed, Mr Wiekens is now making arrangements for regular trips every .Saturday, returning early on Monday morning for the convenience of business men. His enterprise deserves success.

— Mr D. Manson, the enterprising representative of the Waltham Watch Company, gave a very pleasant and recherche little dinner at the Auckland Club on Saturday evening last, when the following gentlemen were invited to partake of his hospitality : Mr Griffin, (U.S. Consul), Captain Webb, Messrs 11. P. Barber, ,T. B. Russell, W. S. Wilson, Henry Brett, Graves Aickin, A. E. Isaacs, Thomas' Peacock, .Tames Coates, and the Editors of the Herald, Star and Observer. Mr Hanson is famed throughout the Australian Colonies for his good dinners and the present was no exception to the rule. We will let the menu speak for itself. Menu : Oysters an naturcl ; Soups : Mock turtle, clear ox tail ; Fish : Fillets of mullet, a la normande ; Entrees : Quenelles of rabbit, a. la richelien, iJllets of pigeon a la villeroi, croquettes of chicken a la Snanciere, lamb's sweet-bread, a la maitre d' liotel ; Joints : Roast sirloin of beef, roast duck, with green peas, boiled chicken, with asparagus sauce. Ox tongue. Sweets : Biscuit pudding, a la Prince Albert, G-elee dc maraschino, ereme aux strawberries, gelee de cognac, gooseberry tart, apricot tart, macaroni cheese. Dessert. After the cloth had been removed, speechifying began, and was continued in an easy and desultory sort of manner throughout the evening. Mr Manson proposed " The Queen," and Mr Aiekin "the President of the United States." " The City Council," " The Press," " The Commercial prosperity of the United States," " Our Host," and "The Ladies," were some of the other toasts honoured. Perhaps the most interesting speech of the evening was made by Captain Webb. Mr Manson, in proposing " The Press," referred to the enterprise of the jS"c\v York Herald in sending Stanley to find Livingstone. This caused Mr Barber to remind the company that Captain Webb was U.S. Consul at Zanzibar when Stanley started on his wonderful journey across the dark continent. Of course, after this Captain Webb had to get up and give an outline of his connection with. Mr Stanley, which he did in a very pleasant and unassuming manner. Altogether the re-union proved a most enjoyable one, and the guests went home well pleased with the way in which they had spent the evening.