THE Social Sphere

Observer, Volume XXVII, Issue 35, 18 May 1907, Page 8

THE Social Sphere

By Muriel

AN interesting wedding took place at the Church of the Holy

Sepulchre, Auckland, on Thursday last, when Miss Amelia Buck, daughter of Mr S. W. Buck, Ponsonby, was married to Mr Cecil Owen Hughes, of Ponsonby. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked handsome in a white cloth dress, the long full skirt being edged with white silk velvet, with graduated double box-pleat in front, trimmed with innumerable French knots, Alencon motifs and silk braid, and Paris lace, and ivory satia in pelerine form composed the pretty little bodice. A smart white felt " Dolly Varden " hat, tiimmed with long ostrich feathers, tulle, and brown sable fur completed her costume. She also carried a shower bouquet, and wore a pearl star pendant and gold chain, presents of the bridegroom.

The bridesmaids were Misses Frances and Fdith Buck, sisters of the bride. Miss Frances Buck wore a very stylish dress of brown chiffon tafteta over glace, the bodice trimmed with Paris lace and pipings, high Empire belt of Burgundy shade of silk velvet, and Romany hat of Burgundy tulle and velvet with long shaded ostrich featherp. Miss Edith Buck wore a pretty creme hopsack costume with pleated skirt, cretne silk . front, and creme tricorne felt hat with ostrich feathers. Both carried shower bouquets of white and pink chrysanthemums and ferns, and wore small black and gold watches attached to bow brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr Cyril Hughes acted as best man, and Mr Sidney Buck as groomsman.

After the ceremony, the guests were entertained at the residenca of the bride's parents, when the usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured. Later, Mr and Mrs Hughes left on their honeymoon tour, the bride wearing a hydrangea blue cloth dress, the pleated skirt edged with a band of golden brown silk velvet, and the little coatee trimmed with silk passementerie, the cape sleeves being piped with brown, over under-sleeves of Paris net and Valenciennes lace. A smart little felt hat, trimmed with Pompadour ribbon and tulle, completed this costume.

The engagement is announced of Miss Lucy Rees, youngest daughter of Mr Rees, Greymouth, to Mr S. Noad, of Wellington.

A wedding which occasioned considerable interest eventuated at the Methodist Church, Onehunga, on Wednesday last, when Miss Evaline Frances Breese, eldest daughter of Mr W. G. Breese, late of Melbourne, was united to Mr Syd H. Scott, son of Mr Joseph Scott, of Onehunga, the Rev. Mr T. R. Jones officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a dainty creme silk dress, trimmed with applique and satin. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet, and wore a lovely pearl necklace, the gift of the bridegroom.

The bridesmaids were Miss Ida Breese and Mis 9 Gertrude Scott, sisters of the bride and bridegroom respectively, and they looked very becoming in pretty white silk dresses with heliotrope sashes, and each wore neat wishbone shape gold brooches, the. bridegroom's gifts. Messrs A. Nettle and R. Sutherland acted in the capacity of groomsmen. At the wedding breakfast, which was sumptuously laid out at the residence of the bride's parents, the usual toasts were honoured, and in the evening * large

number of friends were entertained, and all joined together in wishing the happy couple all future happiness and success in their new sphere.

The splendid reception given on Thursday last by Mr and Mrs N. Alfred Nathan, in their beautiful new residence in Princes-street, has been the much discussed event of the week in social circles. The house is only recently out of the builders' hands, and it is the largest and finest private residence in Auckland, and has the rare advantage of being illuminated with electric light. A large and fashionable gathering was present, and spent a delightful evening, the host, hostess, and members of their family doing all in their power to promote the enjoyment of their guests. Mrs Nalhan received in a handsome dress ot tine black lace over white bilk, and beautiful diamond ornaments. Her daughters were daintily frocked in pale heliotrope and white chiffon taffeta respectively.

The engagement is announced of Miss Nellie Lucas, only daughter of Mr W. H. Lucas, of 1 names, to Mr G. L. Shaw, surgeon dentist, Thames.

The marriage of Miss Annie Thomas, third daughter of Mr C. Thomas, of Rototuna, and Mr S. Clements, eldest son of Mr Clements, of the same district, was solemnised on Wednesday, May Bth, in the Rototuna Church. The Rev. E. J. Adams officiated in the presence of many friends. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr J. B. Thomas, of Waihou, and wore a tasteful and pretty white gown, trimmed with satin, lace and insertion, and tulle veil over a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful bouquet and wore a old brooch set with pearls, the gifts of the bridegroom.

The bridesmaids were Miss M&rjor- Clements, sister of the bivjigroom, Miss Grace Thomas, sister of the bride, and two little nieces of the bride, Misses Daisy and Annie Thomas. They all wore pretty dresses of white lawn, tastefully trimmed, and white chiffon hats. The first couple carried pretty bouquets and wore gold and pearl brooches, and the little ones baskets of flowers and wore gold and greenstone charms, presented by the bridegroom. Mr Arthur E. Thomas acted as best man, and Mr R. A. McKinnon, of Cambridge, as groomsman. The Wedding March was performed at the close of the service by Mrs Adams. A large party of relations and friends were later entertained by the mother of the bride at her residence, when the customary toasts were proposed and responded to. Mr and Mrs Clements departed from Kotorua, the bride travelling in a smart blue cloth tailor-made costume, and hat to correspond.

The engagement is announced of Miss E. Harrapj formerly on the staff of the Public Trust Office, Wellington, but lately residing in Perth, W.A., to Mr George Oldaker, sheep farmer of Tokomaru, Wanganui.

The engagement is announced of Miss Gibbon, Wesivport, to Mr Henry Young, of South Africa, who is at present visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs R. A. Young, Westport.