The Social Sphere

Observer, Volume XXII, Issue 51, 6 September 1902, Page 8

The Social Sphere

By Muriel.

THE second annual social arranged under the auspices of the Auckland Non-commissioned Officers' Club was held on Friday evening in St. Benedict's Hall. The hall was very tastefully and effectively decorated with flags and devices of bayonets, etc. The bright dresses of the ladies contrasted very effectively with the uniforms of the gentlemen, and made up a scene of brightness and beauty. The ball opened with the Grand March, in which about one hundred couples took part. For the enjoyment of non -dancers, ping-pong and cards in separate rooms were provided, and musical selections were pleasingly rendered during the evening by Mr G. M. Reid and Miss Barker. The social was admirably managed, and all present spent a mostenjoyableevening. C. P.O. Morgan, Sergeant. E. Fricker, Quarter-master-sergeant Howden and Sergeant Saunders carried out the duties of M.C.'s most satisfactorily, and Coloursergeant Aylett was an energetic honorary secretary.

Mrs (CaDt.) Coyle wore a lovely black silk ; Mrs Gaudin, black silk relieved with white ; Mrs Pilkington, black dress ; Mrs J. Spinley looked nice in black silk ; Mrs Cox, pretty blue silk blouse, black skirt ; Miss Matthews, black skirt, yellow silk blouse ; Mrs Salmon, white silk ; Miss Kirkby, pretty flowered delaine relieved with black ; Miss Aylett, pretty crenie silk dress ; Miss E. Salmon looked nice in white silk ; Mrs Atkinson, pale blue trimmed with white ; Miss Sherson pink blouse, black skirt ; Miss Carpenter, white, relieved with pale blue ; Mrs Hewson, black dress ; Miss Duff, turquoise blue ; Miss Hewson, pretty white dress ; Miss Hutton, creine brocade blouse, black skirt ; Miss M. Aylett, pretty creme silk blouse, black skirt ; Miss Dormer, black skirt, pink silk blouse ; Mrs T. Linehan (Kaihu), white, relieved with red berries.

Miss Tait, crenie, relieved with blue ; Mrs J. C. Spinley, evening dress ; Miss N. Ramsay, pretty pink dress ; Mrs Ware looked nice in black ; Mrs Dye, blue skirt, pretty blouse ; Mrs Fricker, black ; Miss Rule, salmon pink ; Miss Parker, .black silk ; Miss Walsh, pale blue satin ; Mrs Taylor, black ; Miss Violet Dormer, vrhite silk, relieved with turquoise blue ; Miss L. Coles, pink nunsveiling ; Mrs Robertson, black skirt, blue blouse ; Miss Mortenson, pink and blue ; Miss Lyons looked nice in blue ; Miss Barringer, black skirt, pretty blouse ; Miss Whittaker, creine blouse, black skirt ; Miss Lee, white skirt, blue silk blouse ; her sister wore flowered muslin ; Miss Ware, pretty white dress ; Miss Wakefield, white silk ; Miss L. Ramsay, pink evening dress ; Miss McGregor, pink, trimmed with crenie lßce ; MissWindus, white silk blouse, black skirt ; Miss Gibson, pretty white dress relieved with gold roses ; Miss Barker, white ; Miss Craig, white ; Miss Metam, white skirt, pale blue blouse.

Miss Fogey, black silk relieved with pink roses ; Miss Shand, white evening dress ; Miss Diver, red and black ; Miss Roach, pretty white silk dress ; Miss Plummer, pale pink blouse, white skirt ; Miss Ethel Aylett looked nice in white relieved with red ; Miss Ellis, black and gold '. Miss A. Cox, white silk ; Miss Roland, pretty white dress; Miss Cox, blue silk blouse, black skirt ; Miss Bluck, pretty pink dress ; Miss K. Bluck looked nice in white ; Mrs Rowe, pink blouse, black skirt ; Miss Crisp, electric blue silk; Mrs Totman, white silk; Miss Moofhead, pretty white dress ; •Mrs Massey, pink evening blouse, 'black skirt ; Miss Jackson looked nice in pale blue ; Miss R. Ransom, pale

pink ; Miss Craig, white evening dress ; Miss L. Ramsey, pretty pink blouse, white skirt ; Miss Waddel, primrose silk dress ; Miss Onion, pink and blue, and many others.

The marriage of Mr Evin K. Curtis, of the local office of the Union Steamship Company, with Miss Grace Hildyard, of Lyttelton, is arranged to take place at Lyttelton on Monday, September Bth. Mr Curtis left Auckland on Saturday by the s.s. Moura, and prior to his departure he was presented with a handsome marble clock by the U.S.S. Co.'s Auckland office. Mr Curtis intends making Lyttelton his future home.

A fashionable wedding which occasioned great interest amongst a large circle of friends was solemnised on Saturday afternoon in St. Andrew's Church, Epsom. The contracting couple were Mr Henry Ernest Kempthorne, manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company's branch, Calcutta, and only son of the late Mr Frederick Kempthorne, of Auckland, and Miss Sybil Devereux, eldest daughter of the Hon. H. de Bohun Devereux, of " Kundibar," Epsom. The interior of the church was very beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride, who had displayed much taste in carrying out their labour of love. The Rev. F. W. Walker, of Christ Church, Ellerslie, officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and looked very graceful and lovely in a beautiful dress of rich ivory satin, made with court train, and handsomely trimmed with flounces of accordion-pleated silk chiffon and orange blossoms, over which was tastefully arranged a beautiful veil of Limerick lace, which had also been worn by the bride's mother on the occasion of her marriage, and she carried an exquisite shower bouquet of choice flowers and ferns.

The bridesmaids were Misses Miriam and Vera Devereux, Minnie Kempthorne and Maud Ware, who all wore beautiful periwinkle blue dresses, trimmed with ecru lace and chiffon, and pretty ecru straw hats, one couple having pale pink trimmings and carrying beautiful shower bouquets to correspond, and the other, pale yellow trimming their hats, and bouquets to match. Mr John Hall acted as best man. The Wedding March was performed at the close of the service by Mrs Petrie. A large number of guests were subsequently entertained by the parents of the bride at their residence, where the large and valuable collection of wedding presents was on view. The bride's going-away frock was of old rose-coloured voile, trimmed with pale yellow lace over white satin, and a smart Paris hat.

The marriage of Miss Annie Rowe, of Selwyn-street, Ponsonby, and Mr James Carter is arranged to take place on October 22nd.

A pretty wedding was celebrated in the Methodist Church, Paeroa, last week, which caused great interest amongst many friends. The bridegroom was Mr S. D. McMicken, battery superintendent of the Kornata Reefs Gold Mining Company, and the bride Miss Elsie G. Ash by, youngest daughter of Mr W. Ashby, formerly of the Thames, but now of Reefton. A large congregation was present to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. J. Belton. In compliment to the bride, who was a valued member of the choir, the service was choral. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr A. Sherlock, and looked charming in a trained dress of crenie silk, tucked and trimmed with lace, chiffon and orange blossoms, wreath of bridal blossoms, and tulle veil. She carried a beautiful bouquet and wore a handsome gold watch and chain, the gifts of the bridegroom.

Mins F. Walton and Miss Mcßae, of the Thames, acted as bridesmaids, and wore dainty white dresses with blue trimmings. They carried pretty bouquets and wore gold brooches presented by the bridegroom. Mr J. Cowper acted as best man. The wedding March was performed at the close of the service by Miss Ivy Vuglar. The bridal party drove to the residence of Mr and Mrs Sherlock, where a splendid repast was served and the cus-

tomary toasts duly honoured. The happy couple were the recipients of a large collection of handsome and valuable presents. ■ • ■■

Last week, a number of friends tendered a farewell afternoon tea to Mrs and Miss Kronfeld, prior to their departure for Samoa. All arrangements were carried out by Mr Speight at the Strand Cafe in his usual good style, and during the afternoon pingpong wai* indulged in by the guests. Mrs Kronfeld wore a dark tweed costume, and Miss Kronfeld looked well in black skirt aftd lavender silk blouse. I also noticed present Mesdames Archdale Taylor, Ashton, F. Gaudin, Stevenson, S. Jackson, F. E. W. Gaudin, McCallum, Segar, Moses, Culpan, Blackmore, Cossar, Davis, Phillips ; Misses Bartley, Cossar, Culpan, Moses, Stevenson, Wood, Segar and Ballin.

The marriage of Mr James Laurie with Miss Nellie McDowall (both of Waikuniete) takes place on Wednesday, September 17th.

The marriage of Mr Sylvester Russell, youngest son of the late Mr Robert Russell, of Auckland, to Miss Violet Hilda Capes, daughter of Mr John Capes, was celebrated on Wednesday, 27th, at the residence of the bride's father, Rosebank Road, Avondale. The Rev. G. B. Munro, of Remuera, officiated, in the presence of a number of relatives and friends. The bride was given jaway by her father, and looked very pretty in a dress of soft creme cashmere trimmed very tastefully, the customary wreath and veil, and she carried a beautiful bouquet and wore a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Misses Daisy Capes, Lizzie Russell, and Ella Elling acted as bridesmaids, all attired in pretty creme frocks and carrying bouquets. Mr W. Capes officiated as best man and Mr J. Russell as groomsman. A wedding breakfast was afterwards served, when the happy couple were showered with good wishes for future happiness and prosperity.

On Tuesday evening, August 26th, St. Benedict's Hall presented a very gay appearance, the occasion being Miss Berta Spencer's ball in connection with her dancing classes. Punctually at eight o'clock, the children entered the hall, one and all looking very pretty in their fancy dresses. After the Grand March, they formed into the lancers, which were danced by the pupils only. During the evening, Messrs Spencer and Harrison took a flashlight photo of the gay scene. Before the supper adjournment, a very pleasing ceremony took place, when the pupils presented Miss Spencer with a gold Nellie Stewart bangle and an illuminated address, in appreciation of her untiring efforts on their behalf. Mr Dalgetty made a very efficient M.C., and much credit is due him for the evening's success.

Amongst those present, Miss Lily Braund looked very pretty as a Fairy ; Miss Jessie Webster was dainty as Forget-me-not ; Miss Beattie Ziman, very pretty Marguerite ; Miss Nellie Braund, Golden Butterfly (very effective) ; Miss Ada Doree, very dainty Spanish Girl ; Miss Queenie Bell, Grandpa's Darling ; Miss E. Bell, Dancing Girl ; Miss Janie Hunkin, Buttercup ; Miss Connie Pickford, Fairy Queen ; Miss Bella Nash, Grace Darling ; Miss Rose Can ham, Folly; Miss Eva McLauchlan, Miss Lillie E. Collins, simple white silk ; Miss Muriel Braund, Highland Lassie ; Miss Gussie Wakefield, white tucked silk let in with insertion ; Miss Marion Beckett, Kate Greenaway ; Miss Hampton, white silk, pretty lace insertion ; Miss Lawson, black velvet ; Miss McElroy, white muslin ; Miss Moore, dainty white silk, cerise bows.

Miss Walters, white muslin, with very becoming black and white cloak ; Miss Spinley, pretty pink raualin ; Mrs Wakefield, black silk, transparent yoke and sleeves ; Miss Dickey, pale blue ; Miss Smith, white muslin, trimmed very prettily with lace ; Mrs Harrison, black silk ; Miss Fisher, dark skirt, white silk blouse ; Misses Robinson, white silk ; Mrs Jones, black ; Miss R. Best, crenie voile, trimmed with string-coloured insertion ; Miss Spencer, creme spangled

chiffon trimmed with bebe ribbon, and carried a very pretty bouquet ; Mrs Spencer, black silk, jet trimmings, red flowers and rosette -; Misses Bruce, white silk, beautifully tucked.

The marriage of Captain Joseph Stanaway, of Aratapu, eldest son of Captain Henry Stanaway, of Helensville, to Miss Ethel Flora McCabe, daughter of the late Captain William McCabe, of Northern Wairoa, was quietly celebrated in St. Patrick's Cathedral on Wednesday of last week. The Rev. Father Buckley officiated, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Corcoran (Puhoi) and the Rev. Father Brodie, of Waihi. The bride looked charming in a smart and beautiful dress of fawn silk, and was attended by Miss Annie Stanaway, who acted as bridesmaid, and Mr F. Macmanemin performed the duties of best man. The wedding presents were numerous and handsome, and were a testimony to the esteem and respect entertained for the happy couple by their many friends.

The engagement of the famous and handsome young 'cellist, M. Jean Gerardy to Miss Amelia McQnade, daughter of Mrs H. McQuade, of Sydney, has recently been announced. Mrs McQuade is the owner of Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, which was recently destroyed by fire. Miss McQuade has been partly educated in Paris, and is said to be a brilliant amateur pianist. The happy young lady will now be envied by thousands of feminine admirers of the famous musician.

One of the most talked-of " Coronation " entertainments given in London was the ball at which Mrs W. K. D'Arcy, widow of an Australian mining millionaire, acted as hostess. She appeared to have secured all the very smartest dancing men, while all the pretty women and girls were there to bear them company. The two large drawing-rooms, with their carved white walls without a disturbing note of colour, were hung in festoons across the ceiling with long ropes of glorious red roses ; these, too, depending in globe shape from the middle of eacli room, and linking them together. The stairs, hall, and supper- rooms were likewise decorated.

The engagement is announced of Miss Maud Abbott, daughter of the late Mr John Abbott, of "The Grove," Parnell, and Lake Takapuna, to Mr C. R. Honeyfield, eldest son of the late Mr £E. M. Honeyfield, of " Park Farm," Patea.

City F.C. play Rotorua F.C. at Alexandra Park on Saturday. " Hen" Kelly, the Wellington five-eighth, will play for City, and there will be a Maori haka given by the natives during the afternoon.