Not the Wires.

Observer, Volume XVI, Issue 947, 20 February 1897, Page 7

Not the Wires.

Dappkb Sharebboker : ' What's the matter with that telephone ? Are the wiies crossed ? His Young Man : ' No, I guess the " Central " girl has been crossed. 1

By Muriel.

The Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club's Championship Meeting, which opened on Thursday under Buch depressing and ad. verse circumstances, was concluded on Saturday, in brilliant weather. The number of spectators ran into some thousands, and comprised a fair proportion of ladies, for whom the Club kindly provided afternoon tea. Amongst those present were Mrs Egerton, who wore a black skirt and jacket, light blouse, black and pink hat ; Misses Hesketh, pretty muslin dresses, hats trimmed with flowers ; Miss Holland, stylish reseda green dress, straw hat wreathed with flowers ; Miss S. Langsford, pretty light muslin dress ; Mrs George Bloomfield, pretty white and blue striped Sown, large leghorn hat trimmed with owers ; Miss Griffiths, stylish dress of grass lawn over pink, the bodice trimmed with pink silk, picture hat ; Mrs Hope Lewis, pretty white and blue striped dress, sailor hat. Mrs E C. Beale, dainty pink costume ; Miss Atkinson, pretty white dress, white hat ; Mrs Goudin, junr., pretty white dress, hat trimmed with flowers; Mrs M. M. McCallum, black skirt, striped blouse, brown and fawn hat ; Misses Lewis, pretty flowered muslin dresses, picture hats ; Miss Dickey, grey dress, the bodice trimmed with white silk, white hat; Miss K. Merritt, pretty muslin dress relieved with Sale green, pink and gieen hat; Mrs ervis, white skirt, pretty green silk blouse, white hat ; Miss Finch, tasteful pale grey costume ; Miss Jourdain, pale blue muslin dress trimmed'with black, black and pale blue hat ; Miss Nevill, dark skirt, black and white striped" blouse ; Mrs G. Oxley, pretty gobtlin blue skirt and jacket, white blouse, white hat; Miss Winnie Leys, tasteful creme dress, creme hat. Mrs Colbeck, stylish dress of grass lawn, picture hat; Miss Thorne George, pretty grass lawn dress, stylish Gainsborough hat wreathed with flowers ; Mrs Blair, pretty heliotrope costume ; Mrs Rees, pale bine costume; Mrs W. Sharland, pretty pale grey dress, the bodice and sleeves trimmed with white silk and chiffon, black and white hat ; Miss Annie Berry, pale green dress, fischu of pink chiffon, hat to correspond; Miss Johnston, neat cos tnme of black and white striped cambric ; Mrs T. Davis, pretty fawn dress, trimmed with shot silk and passementerie, black and white hat; Mrs Jervis, white pique costume, sailor hat ; Miss Lusk, blue striped gown, sailor hat ; Miss Crowther looked nice in white striped dress, sailor hat; Misß G. Crowther, becoming pink dress, sailor hat; Miss Bertha Devore, dainty striped dress, picture hat ; Miss Curry, tasteful . creme dress, creme hat ; two younger sisters wore pretty reseda green dresses trimmed with guipure lace, white hats; Mrs Hackett, handsome black costume ; Miss Hackett, dainty white costume ; Miss Dervan, pretty creme and heliotrope flowered dress, trimmed with heliotrope silk, stylish hat to correspond; Misses Lusher, pretty green shot gowns, hats to correspond; Misses Winks, stylish green dresses trimmed with lace and silk, pretty white hats ; Mrs Pilcher, handsome „ black costume ; Miss Pilcher, pale green dress, fischu of white chiffon, white hat. A marriage which occasioned a considerable amount of interest in the Waikato, and amongst a large circle of friends in Auckland, the Thames, and surrounding districts, took place on the 3rd inst. at Pirongia. the contracting couple being Miss Berry, daughter of Mr J. G. Berry, of Whatiwhatihoe, and one of the earliest Waikato settlers, and Mr E. G. Miller, a gentleman who has recently taken up a block of land in the Pirongia district. The ceremony took place in the Public Hall, which was beautifully and profusely decorated by a number of the bride's lady friends and members of the choir, of which she had been a member. The Rev. W. H. Wilson performed the ceremony, the service being partly choral; The bride was given away by her father, and were ahandt ome bridal gown of creme material, prettily trimmed with orange blossoms and lace, wreath of orange blossomß, and beautiful veil, which had also been worn by the bride's mother on the occasion of her marriage.

The bridesmaids were Miss Clark and the Misses Ahier, who wore charming pale blue costumes. Mr Ghrfstopher Berry acted as beat man. A large number of guests were subsequently entertained at afternoon tea at the residence of Mr Aubin Ahier, brother-in-law to the bride. The bride and bridegroom departed early in the evening for their honeymoon trip, amidst showers of rice and warm good wishes for their future prosperity and happiness. The engagement is announced of Miss Clara Ormiston to Mr Sinclair of Christchurch, and brother of the Rev. Mr Sinclair of Auckland. Miss Ormiston returned from a visit to Christchurch on Sunday, by the Waihora. Considering the various attractions on Saturday last, the Parnell tennis courts were not by any means deserted . Although the weather was not as the players wished, yet they enjoyed tbeir games thoroughly. Afternoon tea was generously given by the Misses Savage and Cuff, and their kind attentions were appreciated by all present. The costumes worn were very striking. Mrs Younghusband looked pretty, wearing a rose coloured striped dress, bodice trimmed with creme lace, large black hat with pink roses ; Mrs Tewsley, black and heliotrope ; Mrs J. J. Holland, black dress, dainty black bonnet ; Mrs Ratbbone, a very handsome black silk skirt, with rose coloured blouse, large creme hat with tips ; Mrs PoUen, black skirt, black and grey striped silk blouse. Mrß John Beale, pretty white figured costume, white hat ; Mrs Lusher, grey and black costume with large black hat ; Mrs UpfiJl looked very nice wearing black skirt, red and white striped blouse, white gem hat ; Mrs Lyons, creme grass cloth ; Miss Savage wore a striking costume of silver grey, large picture hat ; Miss Moss wore a nice costume of heliotrope and white, with large black hat and violets; Miss Mos3, blue and white- striped print drtss, white hat; Miss Coffey looked nice in pale pink crepe, large creme hat; Miss Teresa Coffey, dainty white dre3s; Miss Hall wore a pretty pale bine costume, white hat ; Miss Colebrook. stylish print, creme hat ; Miss Bull looked well wearing a pretty pale blue dress, white hat ; Misses Buchanan looked well in muslins of pale blue and creme, large hats with flowers. The marriage of Mr D. K. McGregor, of Whangarei Heads, to Miss Ausley Reed, third daughter of Mr A. Reed of Whangarei, was celebrated on Tuesday, February 2nd. in the Anglican Church. The Rev. L. L. Cubilt officiated, a large congregation of relatives and friends assembling to witness the ceremony. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a pretty silver grey travelling costume. Miss Ellen Reed attended her sister as bridesmaid, and Mr J McLean acted as best man. The bridegroom's gifts to the bride were a handsome gold bangle and gold brooch, and to the brides maid a pretty gold brooch. The bridal party were subsequently entertained by the bride's parents, after which the newly wedded couple left by the s. s. Wellington to spend their honeymoon in Auckland. St. George's Church, Thames, was the scene of an exceedingly pretty wedding on Wednesday of last week, the contracting couple being Mr C. Grey, of the firm of John Grey and Sons, aerated water manufacturers, and Miss Fanny Edwards, eldest daughter of Mr C. R. Edwards, wellknown at the Thames and in Auckland in connection with mining matters. The Rev Dr. O'Callaghan officiated. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr C. Edwards, and wore a stylish and tasteful fawn travelling costume, trimmed with figured silk The bridesmaids were Misses Daisy and Lilian Edwards, sisters of the bride, and Miss Russell, of Auckland, . cousin. The young ladies wore charming dresses of creme figured silk, and carried beautiful bouquets. The bridegroom's gifts were pretty gold brooches. Mr Good of Gisborne, brother-in-law to theNbridegroom, acted as best man. The bridal party were afterwards entertained at an excellent wedding breakfast at the. residence of the bride's parentß, when the customary toasts were proposed and responded to. Mrs W. Philcox entertained a large number of lady friends on Monday at ' afternoon tea.' the occasion being a farewell to her daughter Alice prior to her marriage with Mr Marcus Cooper. Mrs Philcox was assisted in receiving and entertaining her gnestg by her daughters, Mrs George Johnston, of Australia, Mrs E. H Queree, and the Misseß Philcox (three), who were all most assiduous in their attentions and endeavours in promoting the pleasure and eDJovment of those present. Mrs Queree and Mr Alf Hill, of Wellington, contributed some first-class selections of music, after which an adjournment was made to the lawn, whei c tea was served in a large marquee, which looked delightfully cool and pleasant. The young bride-elect looked bright and happy and was showered with congratulations and good wishes for her happiness and prosperity in the life Bhe is abont to

enter upon. The company separated after spending an exceedingly 'pleasant and enjoyable afternoon.