SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XI, Issue 707, 16 July 1892, Page 6

SOCIAL SPHERE

By Hinemoa

The social event of the week was the wedding of Mr C. H. Clemens, proprietor' of Tnttle's studio, and Miss Petty, which topi place at the Union Free Church last Tuesday afternoon. Both the bride and groom are well known and very popalar, and as a natural consequence the church, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion, was crowded with iriends who were anxious to witness the ceremony. It would be difficult to conceive a prettier wedding. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a stylish costume of terra cotta ribbed silk, with the customary veil, wreath and orange blossoms. She was attended by ' two bridesmaids, viz., Miss Annie Petty, in pale blue nuns-veiling, and Miss Clemens, in fawn nuns-veiling. The groomsmen were Messrs R. Mears and Hay. Eev. G. B. Monro, of Remuera, conducted the wedding service, and choral assistance was rendered by the Church choir, under Mr J. C. Abbott, contributing v«ry much to the impressiveness and beauty of the ceremony. The wedding breakfast was laid in the schoolroom, and was a most recherche one, prepared by Mr W. Buchanan, of Wakefield - street. The young couple were the recipients of multitudes of congratulations, and during the breakfast Rev. Mr Munro proposed their health, and wished them a long and very happy career. Mr R. Fry, and other speakers in offering their congratulations, spoke of the value of the work done for the Church by Mr Clemens, and dwelt upon his many good qualities and ster'ing work as a man and a Christian. Amongst the guests present were : — Mrß.Fry, Mr and Mrs Shillington, Mr and Mrs Hirst, Mr and Mrs Skeates, Mr and Mrs J. Mitchell, and Mr J. Bigelow. The bride was the recipient of many handsome and valuable presents, and the Sabbath School teachers also presented Mr Clemens, through Mr W. H. Bishop, with a beautiful marble timepiece accompanied by the following letter : — ' Mr C. H. Clemens. — Dear Brother, — We, the undersigned officers and teachers of the Union Free Church Sunday School, on the occasion of your marriage, unite in wishing you and yours a long, happy and useful life, and pray that God may abundantly bless you both. As a token of our eeteem, we wonld ask you to accept the accompanying maible timepiece, and trust you may long be spared to hear "its merry chimes.' # # #• The Polo Club ball last Wednesday evening was a most enjoyable one. There was a large and very fashionable attendance and everything went well. Mrs Dargoville wore a stylish gown of brown silk with pink front and edging ; Miss Bursil looked well in yellow with black lace ; Mrs (Dr.) Haines was charming in a handsome gown of black velvet ; Mrs L. D. Nathan, striking dress of striped black and white silk with red silk let down the front ;■ Mrs Keir-Taylor, stylish dress of white satin beaded and green ivy-leaved trimmings ; Mis Ireland, handsome black lace costume; Mrs Buddie, pretty black lace gown with yellow flowers ; Mrs Gorrie, black : Mrs Walker, black silk ;. Mrs Bloomfield, black tulle; Mrs (Dr.) Purchas, creme satin ; Mrs Buckland, black costume ; Mrs Nashelski wore a handsome gown of brown silk with beaded creme front ; the Misses Isaacs, black lace ; Miss McLaughlin, pretty pale blue net gown ; Miss Goirie, dark red silk ; Miss Scherff, white silk edged with pink flowers and pink velvet ; her sister wore white net and black velvet ; Misses Kerr- Taylor, white China silk ; Miss Whitson red ; and her sister wore a stylish gown of white and pink silk ; Miss WyldeBrown, green net ; Miss Walker, rose pink ; Miss Forbes, dainty white ; Miss Ireland, pretty white gown ; Miss Bull, blue ; and her sister, white ; Miss Rookes, pink net ; Miss Benjamin, dress of white

silk with green velvet ; Misß Mac Donald, pale blue silk; Miss O'Brien, a pretty white gown ; Miss Purchas, white satin ; Miss Fierce, black lace costume; Miss Baker, pale pink ; and her sister in a darker shade, with black laoe ; Miss Buckland, pretty grey silk ; Miss Evans, black net ; Miss Masefield, white with gold net ; Miss Berry, cream silk and. ribbons ; Miss Buddie,, pretty pale pink ; Miss Nashelski, white spotted muslin ; Miss Power, black lace ; Miss Kilgour, tasteful cream gown with green ribbons ; Miss Hitchings (Napier), lovely gown of white silk ; Miss Woisp, flowered silk gown. # # # Amongst recent betrothals is that of Mr Hubble, of the Sugar Company, to Miss Bella Palmer, of North cote, sister of Mr Jaokson Palmer, M.Et.R. # » • The engagement is announced of Miss Eees, eldest daughter of Mr W. J. Bees, of Shelly , Beach Road, Ponsonby, to Mr Self, of Smith and Caughey's. The young couple were both at the Ponsonby Social Onion dance last Friday evening, and were the recipients of many congratulations. # # * There was a crowded attendance at the Ponsonby 'At Home' last Friday evening, notwithstanding the inclement weather, and the dance was a most enjoyable one. The present season is proving the most successful for some years, and the credit of this is due do the energy and aptitude of Mr ' Tom ' Beale, who is a capital secretary. Amongst the costumes most worthy of mention were those worn by the following ladies : — Mrs Devore, black gown, handsome wine silk opera cloak ; Mrs Cotter, all black costume; Mrs Buchanan, stylish creme dress; MrsArmitage, black gown, relieved with pale blue ; Mrs Clark, pale pink costume ; Mrs Upton, black silk ; Mrs Masefield, black dress, ruby plush mantle ; Mrs Kirker, pretty biscuit coloured Bhot silk ; Mrs Macindoe, black relieved with white ; Miss Masefield, white gown prettily trimmed with gold ; Miss Hardie, pink costume ; Miss Eva Hughes, pale pink and blue dress ; Miss Devore, very becoming dress of white and moss green ; Miss Evans, black gown ; Miss Rita Tole, red dress trimmed with black lace ; Miss Upton, white costume ; Miss Rathbone, black, relieved with red ; Miss Boyd, pale blue- gown ; Miss Toie, black, cardinal plush cloak ; Miss Beale looked pretty in white, with scarlet poppies ; Miss Macindoe, black with pink trimmings ; Miss Philips, white gown ; Miss Stevenson looked nice in white, with black velvet trimmings ; Miss Gorrie, white dress ; her sister wore green ; Miss vv allnutt, scarlet gown, and Miss C Wallnutt, all white costume ; Miss F. Langsford, white ; Miss Bach, pale pink gown ; Misses Laird, one in amber and the other in white, looked pretty ; Miss Dixon, stylish dress of old gold and scarlet poppies. # # # At Lady Glasgow's reception at Wellington on Saturday, between 400 and 500 ladies and gentlemen were present, notwithstanding the fact that it was a very miserable day. The Countess received in a tailor made navy blue cloth edged with white, gracefully draped to one side. The Ladies Boyle wore fawn coloured dresses, with darker velvet yokes and cuffs ; two small sons of the Countess in white sailor suits ; Miss Hallowes, neatly fitting black dress with pink chiffon at throat ; Colonel Boyle and Captain Clayton, A.D.C's, uniforms of the Grenadier Guards and Scottish Guards respectively; Captain Hunter-Blair, Gordon Highlander; Mrs Menteath, navy blue cloth dress, toque to match ; Mrs Allen, Mrs Valentine, Mrs Wilford, gobelin corduroy ; Mrs Ogle, Mrs Wardrop, Miss Henry, in black and white costume; Mrs E wart, navy speckled tweed; Lady Buckley, Misses Cooper, Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Mrs and Misses Halse, Mrs Oliver and numbers of others. # # * On Tuesday evening, the sth inst., Mr H. Brown entertained the employees of Brown, Barrett, and Co., at a dinner served in the Victoria Hotel,, and on lhat occasion, on behalf of the employees, Mr Johansen presented Mr Brown with a silver cigar case, as a token of esteem. A beautiful silver mounted fan made from sixteen varieties of N.Z., wood, for Mrs Brown, was also presented through Mr Wishart, the oldest employee of the firm. During the evening, the Truda Bros., the Italian musicians, discoursed their charming music, and a variety of songs were given by those present. After a number of toasts and speeches, the evening closed in great harmony.

Colonel Boyle, brother, of the new Governor, is a great favorite in Wellington. He is bubbling over with wit and humour and is splendid company. . # # On Wednesday week last, Mrs Haokett, of Fonsonby, gave a most enjoyable dance, which was largely attended.. The hostess and her family did all in their power to make the evening an enjoyable one, and in this they excelled themselves. The following were amongst the lady guests : — Miss Dyson, pale pink liberty silk ; Miss Josephine Dyson, maize liberty silk ; Miss O'Sullivan, black merveillieux trimmed with jet and lace ; Mrs Scbapp, cream merveilleux, flounce of Venetian lace ; Misß Jenkinson, black silk and lace ; Miss Montgomery, cream muslin ; Miss L. Montgomery, ruby Batin ; Miss Pearce, pale pink embroidered veiling; Miss Brophy, eau-de-nil bengaline ; Miss Darby, ruby and cream gown ; Miss P. Darby, pale blue satin and chiffon gown ; Miss A. Began, cream broohe satin ; Miss D. Dervin, pale blue and silver, crimson roses ; Mrs Butter, black silk and lace ; Miss Ryan, cream gown ; Miss Lusher, white and pale blue ; Miss J. Lusher, cream nun's cloth ; Mrs Hackett, black merveilleux ; Miss Hackett, cream liberty silk. * # * Society circles in Wellington are very gay just now. Immediately after the Citizen's ball, the Naval ball eventuated ; then came the Hutt dance ; the Tennis dance takes place next; then a private dance at Government House, to be followed later on by the annual dance given by the Star Boating Club. In fact, Wellington is gayer now than it has been for a long time. I need hardly say th 6 senior member attended the Citizen's ball, to represent the city of Auckland. * # The Ponsonb.? Social Union dance last Friday evening was a most delightful one. It might have' been, thought that the weather would have spoiled it, but in reality it exercised no worse effect than to keep some away, and this prevented crowding. The floor was in perfect order, and the music divine. Mr W. J. Rees was M.C. as usual, Mr Hanna assisting him in his duties, and the dance added another to the most enjoyable series held under the auspices of the Social Union. Amongst the ladies were the following : — Mrs Bartlett, bright yellow net, relieved with black ; Mrs W. Boak, black net trimmed with jet; Miss M. Geddis, sapphire blue gauze costume ; Miss Wright, black lace gown; Miss Jamieson, white muslin dress ; Miss Bastard, stylish blue satin dress ; Miss — Bastard, white veiling trimmed with chiffon ; Miss Morrin, creme muslin, stylish scarlet and white cloak; Miss Rees, bright blue costume with pink roses ; Miss Cantlon, maize and gold gauze costume ; Miss Queree, pale blue satin with ribbon shoulder sash ; Miss Hewson, black, relieved with gold ; Miss Gilmer, pale grey costume prettily trimmed with lace ; Miss Culpan, creme net, finiEhed with red poppies ; Miss Geddis, black silk, with pink shoulder knots ; Mrs Kronfelt, creme embroidered gown. # * # On Friday evening last, a gathering in the form of a private social was held in the Victoria Hall, Eden Terrace. The gathering was a most successful and enjoyable one. As M.C. Mr J. Carlaw was courteous and indefatigable. Amongst the ladies were the following :— The Misses Alderton, and Miss Johnson from Eemuera, in pink and cream dresses ; Miss Logan (Otahuhu), black lace and pink; Miss Kelly, black lace ; Miss Knight, white ; Miss Bain, pink and black ; Miss 'Jarvis in a cjnarming cream costume looked lovely ; Miss Florrie Jarvis, black and silver ; Miss Maggie White, in a pale blue robe with cape and pearl girdle, shone out preeminently and was beseiged with admirers ; Miss Naden, pink and blue robe ; Mrs H. Garrett, black and cardinal ; Mrs Bdie Brown, black silk: Mrs J. Carlaw, black and white with lace trimmings ; Mrs BarloW, black and cardinal ; Mrs T. Carlaw, cream silk; Mrs Yates, cream and heliotrope delaine ; Mrs Walter Probert, white; Mrs Haslett, black and white; Miss Aylett, black and pink ; Mrs C. Garrett, black lace and pink. Comparisons are odious, more so where all are belles. The promoters, Messrs Ward and Garrett, have reason to feel proud of the success of the social, and are to be congratulated upon the good taste and discrimination displayed in their management.

The engagement is announced of Miss Queenie Hamlin, of Hastings, to Mr Arthur Kennedy, of Napier. # # # Invitations have been issued by the Meßdames and Misses Wirth for a social gathering in the Parnell Hall next Tuesday' evening. The event premises to be a most enjoyable one, a large numberof friends of the hostesses having been invited. # # # The references in the daily papers to the probable movements of Mr Herman Brown, are far astray. He prpceeds to Sydney on Saturday by the Monowai; thence to Germany, via Japan and Ceylon, and not by way of Frisco as stated. * • * ' More vaporous than ever,' is the edict which has just been issued from Paris concerning the fan of the season. TJie thinner the gauze and the larger the ffen, the more chic it is, but it must be elaborately painted with quaint, old-fashioned designs.

Court Brothers' speciai lines for this week are remnants from each department, at ridiculously low prices. The eight-round boxing contest between J. Saxon and W. O'Brien for a purse of £10, is announced to take place on Monday 18th. inst. at the Zealandia Bink. This match should draw a large crowd, as both men are pronounced well fit for the encounter. The news of the transfer of SergeantMajor Pratt, second officer of the police force in Auckland, to the charge of the Nelson station, has been received here with very sincere regret, for, while it marks the promotion of the officer in question, it involves his separation from associations to which be has become attached, and separation from hosts of friends, by whom he is held in the highest esteem. SergeantMajor Pratt has proved himself an able officer, both in the conduct of the police prosecutions in the Court.and in the administrative sense, for the whole responsibility of control and administration under Inspector Broham fell upon his shoulders. By his strict impartiality and integrity, he has gained the regard, confidence and esteem of the community, as well as of the men who have served under him, and he takes with him to his new sphere of duties the good wishes of all with whom he has been brought in contact. The Sergeant- Major saw seven years active service with Imperial forces in the Taranaki war, and has since served twenty-six years in the police force. We congratulate the Nelson people on the new appointment, which is sure to be acceptable to them, and -wish Sergeant-Major Pratt every success in Nelson.