SOCIAL SPHERE.

Observer, Volume XI, Issue 754, 10 June 1893, Page 8

SOCIAL SPHERE.

By Muriel.

The rather quiet suburb of Ponsonby ■exhibited an unusual amount of activity and excitement on the afternoon of Wednesday week, the occasion being the marriage of Mr. G. M. Calder, solicitor, and Miss Oswald, daugtiter of Mr. H. G. Oswald, of Ponsonby. The young couple are well known, ao4 long before the time fixed for the marriage a large crowd bad gathered anxious to witness the nuptials. Immediately the doors of the church were opened the building was crowded to its utmost extent, and many who. were unable <o gain admittance waited outside. The bride was given away by her father, and looked exceedingly nice in a Bimple gown of white Indian silk, small white bonnet with ostrich tips, and strings of narrow ribbon velvet, tulle veil, and she carried an exquisite bouquet of white blossoms and maiden hair ferns. She was attended by the Misses Lily and Annie Oswald, both wearing tasteful gowns of creme veiling and Indian silk, and very pretty hats, and each carried a charming bouquet, one being of mauve flowers and ferns tied with mauve ribbon, and the other pink flowers and ferns fastened with long loops of pink ribbons. I understand two younger sisters ■were also to have officiated, but unfortuately the day previous to the wedding they succumbed to the prevailing epidemic of measles. The bridegroom was attended by Messrs. G. V. Edgecumbe and Oswald, who acted in the capacity of groomsmen.

The bridal party were met at the entrance to the church by the surpliced choir boys, who preceded them up the aisle to the choir, singing meanwhile, where a beautitnl floral arch of white arum lillies had been erected. The Eev. W. Calder, brother of the bridegroom, performed the ceremony, the service being a choral one, Mr J. A. Beale presiding at the organ. At the conclusion the bridal party drove to the residence of Mr and Mrs Oswald, where they were entertained at afternoon tea. Mrs Oswald was tastefully attired in black, her bonnet brightened •with flowers. Mrs W. Calder black corded silk gown, deep collar and cuffs of silk maltese lace, and pretty little bonnet. Mrs Stephen Gilbert looked nice in black silk and large creme hat with ostrich tips. Miss Minnie Gilbert pretty fawn dress trimmed with shot silk, and small white hat. All the ladies carried beautiful | bouquets. Other guests were present, but names were unknown to me. I

One of the most successful and really enjoyable dances which has taken place for some time was given on Friday evening by the teachers connected with Newton East Public School. The schoolrooms were completely transformed for the occasion with artistically draped flags, and quantities of ferns, evergreens, flowers, hanging baskets, etc., all very tastefully arranged. The supper table was also beautifully decorated with ferns and laden with dainties of all kinds. The floor had been most carefully prepared, and was in capital order, and Mr E. Burke supplied delightful music. In fact, all the arrangements were excellent, and the committee, consisting of Eev. and Mrs Coates, Misses ■Greatbach and Wright, and Mr F; Gaudin, are to he congratulated upon the admirable way in which they, were carried out.

A large number of guests were present, and many very pretty costumeß were worn. Mrs Goa4.es was attired in a rich black silk gown; MiBS Greatbach very becoming cardinal- net gown ; Miss L. Greatbach ■creme, tastefully trimmed with old gold ; Miss Wright looked well in crimson brocaded Bilk; Miss Davis dainty pink gown ; Miss Edenborough becoming creme .gown ; Misses McPherson both looked nice in pale blue veiling ; Misß Oxley ■oreme crepon, relieved with gold; Mies .Barry pretty black and amber gown ; Miss

Willoughby pale blue, prettly trimmed with silver ; Miss Darby looked charming in creme ; Miss Jackson pretty pale pink ; Miss Airey dainty pale yellow. gown; Miss Hobson becoming biscuit coloured gown ; Miss Butters looked nice in pink ; Misses Jaggar both looked well in black; Miss Keane also wore a pretty black gown ; Miss Taylor pretty blue, and others too numerous to mention.

Despite the very unpleasant weather on Wednesday 24th ult., St. Peter's Church, Hamilton, was crowded with an interested congregation present to witness the marriage of Miss Graham, daughter of Mr W. A Graham of ' The Lodge,' Hamilton, and Mr H. Buokleton, until recently accountant at the Hamilton branch of the Bank of New Zealand. The bride was given away by her father, and looked charming in a handsome costume. My correspondent unfortunately has neglected to send a description of the toilettes worn, but says the wedding was an extremely pretty one. The Eev. Mr Biggs performed the ceremony, and at the close a large number of guests were received and entertained by Mr and Mrs Graham. Mr and Mrs Buckleton left by the train in the afternoon for Te Aroha, where they are spending their honeymoon.

The first dance of the season in connection with the Mikado Social Club eventuated at at. George's Hall on Thursday, 29th ult. Between thirty and forty couples were present, and a thoroughly enloyable evening was spent. Many of the dresses worn on the occasion were very handsome ; we can only spare room for a very few of them : — Miss Kilgour, pretty creme crepon, bands of gold on skirt, gold Empire belt ; Miss Lorrigan, pale pink ; Miss C. Lorrigan, creme net, daintily trimmed wiih baby ribbon ; Miss Pent on, stylish creme satin; MissLawson, heliotrope, angel sleeves ; Miss Bevitt, white liberty silk ; Miss Noonan, pale pink, watteauback.

News has recently been received of the marriage of Miss Ada Lasher, niece of Mr B. J. Lusher, of the Royal Insurance Co., to Captain Sohlosh, a pilot at one of the ports of China which Miss Lusher was visiting on her father's barque. The bride is well known at Wellington, where she formerly resided.

The popular Dorothy Quadrille Assembly i had a very pleasant evening at St. George's Hall, on Friday. Forty-five couples put in an appearance. The floor was in splendid order, the rnusio excellent. Messrs. C. Noonan and P. White made efficient M.O.'s. Among the many pretty costumes worn on the occasion were : Miss Keating, black cashmere, trimmed with satin and chene ; Miss Mackie, pretty salmon pink ; Mrs Scott, black satin ; Mis 3T. Martin, black costume ; Miss Schiller, pink and blue ; Miss Mulligan, creme silk ; Miss Todd, black with amber facings ; Miss Trur, white silk ; Miss E. Schiller, pretty creme costume ; Miss Laurie, grey and cardinal ; Mis 3 O'Calligan. blue and pink ; Miss Blomfleld, all white ; Miss A. Collins, pretty black lace costume; j Miss Wright, white and cardinal; Miss Collins, pretty pink ; Miss Bobinson, red costume ; Miss Wheatly, creme and gold ; Miss Cordon, all white; Miss Homan, black costume ; Miss Foley, pale blue ; Miss Gee, black and gold.

You cannot do better than get your cards, invitations or programmes printed at the Obssrveb office. Chaste designs.

Parnell District Football Club gives a grand concert in aid of its accident insurance fund at St. Bonaventura's Hall, Parnell, Friday, June 23rd. For further particulars see advt. in another column.

Mr. Luks, who has been for so many year's host of the popular Victoria Hotel in Victoria Street, has had to retire, we regret to learn, owing to ill-health. His sucoeesor is the well-known Mr. Charles Clarke (late of the Wharf Hotel, Thames), who is sure to maintain the A. I. reputation of the Victoria.

The Boyal Good Intent Lodge of Oddfellows will celebrate its 43rd anniversary by a select social in the Cook-street Hall on the 14th July. The Lodge, it may be mentioned, is in a very flourishing condition. Tt has a membership of over 200, and it is steadily adding to its numbers. Its funds amount to £4,254. It is confidently expected that the projected anniversary celebration will be a pronounced success. The strenuous exertions of the committee give reasonable hopes that these anticipations wity be realised.