THE Social Sphere

Observer, Volume XXVII, Issue 46, 3 August 1907, Page 8

THE Social Sphere

By Muriel

A VERY successful musical At Home was given on Thursday afternoon by Mrs W. J. Ralph, at tier residence, "Taitahi," Ponsonby, as a farewell to her eldest son, Mr Gerald Kalph, prior to his departure for the ISouth, 10 take up the position of leading violinist wioti the Pollard Opera Company. The hostess herself is an •aeeuinphshed musician, and, with the members of her talented family, ashialed by frieuds, bhe arranged a splendid progiamme, winch was tuoroughly enjoyed. The progr/yniue included violin solos by Mr lifeipjkld Ualph, sougs by Mesdauies Phillips and Taylor, Misses Marie and Alda Kalph, recitation uy Mrs Davis, and piauo solo )>y Miss Alda Kalph, and quartette by Mr Gerald Kalph (violin), ivlrs Kalph (orgau), and Miss Mane Kalph (piano). Tea was served in the dinuig-rooin, the table being very artistically decorated in the ceuirc wiih a large umbrella oi yellow wattle entwined with yellow satin and ribbons.

Mrs Ralph received her guests iv a handsome black merveilleux trained gown relieved with j<st and lace. She was assisted by her daughters, Marie and Alda, daintily (rocked in pale blue and pale pink Latietaa respectively. Amongst those present weie His Lordsnip Bishop Lemhan ; Mrs Arthur Myers, who woie a pretty grey silk velvet dress and hat to maica ; Miss Cohens (Sydney), Mrs Louis layers, Aiio Coleuian, Mrs Aithur Naihau, Mrs (Dr) Savage, Mrs (Dr) fchariuau, Miss .Nathan, Airs (Dr) tyrant, Mrs btewart, Mrs and Miss Douglas, Mrs J. A. Tole, Mrs and Miss Devore, Madame liueulve, Mrs (Di) Keith, Mry Hellaby, Mrs and Miss Thiilips, Mrs Balliu, Mrs Kichie, Mrs and Mios Duder, Mis JSapier, Mrs and Miss Uliphaut, Mrs ana iNliss Ueddes, Mrs and Miss Moir, Mra Uulliver, Mrs Suinnitrs, Mr&J. J. Craig, MraMahouey, Mrs lienjauiiu, Mrs and Miss Gordon, Mis Edgar, Miss YVingheld, Mrs (Captain) Duder, and others.

The engagement is announced of Mioo iieuc iiliy, youuge&t daughter ol Mrs Tilly, Packukaiki, to Air Bteve buntU, sou ot Mr Frank Smitli, Welhugtou.

Ail exceedingly pretty wedding, which occasioned a considerable amount of interest amongst a large circle ot triends, took place at fc>t. Benedict's Church on Wednesday, July 24th, the contracting coupie being Mr T. H. White, second son of Mr T. H. White, manager ot the Jlauri Timber Company, and Miss Ruby E. Ryan, third daughter of Mrs J . Ryan, of Gladstone-street. The Rev. leather Gillan officiated. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr C. J. Annett, and looked winsome and charming in a daintyfrock of white embroidered muslin, with full skirt, slightly trained, and the bodice made with bolero of real Valenciennes lace, tne same trimming the elbow sleeves. She carried an exquisite shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom, and wore a beautifully embroidered Brussels net veil, over a coronet of orange blossoms.

The bride was attended by her two sisters, Misses May and Violet Ryan, and Miss Rita Cornaga, a tiny cousin. The first-named wore a smart costume of soft creme serge, the short coat finished with brown cloth, and opening over a creme net blouse, relieved with pale blue and brown French knots, the pleated skirt being also prettily trimmed with French knots. ... Her hat was ,o ( f pale bliieMiTwith ctirysariilfe&uiHß' Miss Violet Ryan was attired in a creme lustre, costume, finished with"

white velvet arid ,'glace, over a dainty net blouse, the short sleeves and collar trimmed with handsome guipure, and the pleated skirt finished with French knots. She wore a pretty white felt hat, with bird and glace ribbon. Both bridesmaids carried beautiful shower bouquets, the gifts of the bridegroom. .c little maid wore a lovely frock of white embroidered muslin, and white felt tricorne hat, and she carried a pretty basket of flowers Mr J. White, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man, and Mr P. J. Monnock as groomsman. * * *

Mrs Ryan, mother of the bride, wore an elegant black voile costume, trimmed with Maltese lace, and smart green hat ; Mrs White, mother of the bridegroom, handsome green cloth costume, prettily trimmed, and green hat relieved with tulle ; Mrs Annett, grandmother of the bride, black dress, finished with lovely Maltese lace, and black bonnet. After the ceremony, the bridal party drove to the residence of the bride's mother, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served, and the usual toasts proposed and responded to. The bride's going-away dress was of red Amazon cloth, made with long coat, and a pretty white felt hat relieved with roses. In the evening a party was held in the Victoria Hall, when a most enjoyable time was spent. The presents were numerous and handsome, including a silver cruet from the employees of the Kauri Timber Company, and testified to the high esteem in which the young couple are held.

The engagement is announced of Miss E. Hogao, of Haruell, to Mr E. Mueller, son of Mr Gerard Mueller, Kenmera, Auckland.

An interesting wedding was solemnised at Knox Church, Darnell, on Wednesday last, when Mr "W. Campbell Mitchell, second son of Mr W. Mitchell, Cleveland Koad, Parnell, was married to Miss Mary Cuthbertson, youngest daughter of Mr H. Cuthbertson, also of Parnell. The bride, who was given aw r ay by her father, was attired in creme silk eolienne, and a white chip hat, with large ostrich plumes, and she carried a shower bouquet of roses and azaleas. The bridesmaid, Miss Jeannie Cuthbertson, was dressed in pale blue cloth, trimmed with a deeper shade, and wore a large white chip hat, with shaded roses. The Rev. G. B. Monro officiated, and Mr E. Mueller acted as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests were entertained at the wedding breakfast at the bride's parents' residence, where the many wedding presents were on view.

The engagement is announced of Miss May Wuitelaw, second youngest daughter of Mrs VN bitelaw, (Janieronstreet, Ponsouby, to Mr Pluunuer, second officer 01 the s.s. Kitnutaka. Miss Wuitelaw returned from a visit to Euglanu a short time since by Lbe Kiuiutaka.

The Misses Houchen gave a " farewell " tea on Saturday afternoon at theic residence, Lake Takapuna, for Mrs Burton, an old resident of the district, who leaves with her husband, Colonel Burton, next month for England, where they make their future home. A large number of ladies were present and spent a pleasant and sociable time with music, tea. and chatter. Selections of music were contributed by members of the family and friends. Miss Houchen wore a graceful trained dress of brown silk voile, with creme yoke ; Miss Kathleen Houchen was attired in a dainty creme silk blouse, and black skirt, t and Miss Enid Houchen looked nice in creme, voile ; Mrs Burton was attired in a brown tweed costume, and black hat ; Mrs Pierce wpre a handsome black cloth costume, black mantle, and black and white bonnet ; Mrs H. Brett,black gown,, black velvet jacket, and black and violet bonnet ; Mrs Berry, black gown; velvet mantle, .and bladk bonnet-; Mrs J. R. Reed, black gown,, and smart toque ;, Mrs Smith tfatfy- costuine,; .'and hat to correspond ; Mrs Esdaile, grey tweed tailor-made costume, and i ■

smart little hat ; Mrs Kirk, navy and white coat and skirt, and pretty hat ; Mrs H. L. Brett, navy costume^ and becoming reseda green hat ; Mrs A. Brett, navy tailor-made costume, pretty green velvet hat.

Mrs Masfen, stylish grey tweed costume, and pretty shaded green feather hat ; Mrs E. C. Purdie, black silk gown, bear boa, and tuscan and black hat ; Mrs Corry, blue grey tweed costume, felt hat to match ; Mrs Tompkins, brown cloth gown, brown and green hat ; Miss Pierce, navy tailor-made costume, blue straw hat wreathed with cherries ; Mrs Ewen Alison, brown costume, pale blue hat trimmed with floral ribbon and flowers ; Mrs Sharland, navy costume ; Miss Berry, brown velvet dress, and hat to correspond ; Mrs Green, all black ; Mrs Moren, grey dress, white velvet hat ; Mrs Monckton, navy costume ; Mrs Shakespere, brown dress, bonnet to match ; Mesdames Quick, Boak, Weston, Geddis, Williamson, Hart, Gerard, Buchanan, Blomfiekl, O'Neil, Cardno, Misses Williamson, Cardno, Kirk, and others.

The engagement is announced of Mr Arthur C. MacEwan, of the firm of Messrs MacEwan and Co., of New Plymouth, to Miss Marion Hallett, of Auckland.

The engagement is announced of Mis* Cissy Jackson, youngest daughter of Mr S. Jackson, solicitor, Kernuera, Auckland, to Mr W. H. Madill, of the Bank of Mew Zealand, Woodville.

The marriage of Miss Edith Wallace, second daughter of Mr Isaac Wallace, of BulltowD, Waihi, and Mr John Steven Toms, also of Waihi, was celebrated last week at Waihi. The Key. T. W. Newbold officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a pretty dret=s of grey voile trimmed with white satin and lace. She was attended by her sisters, Misses Hilda and Nellie Wallace, both tastefully attired in c.erne voile. At the wedding breakfast the cu*tomary toasts were honoured, and good wishes sliowered on the happy couple for their future prosperity and happiness. * * *

The engagement is announced of Miss Winifred Lewis, daughter of Mrs Bernard Lewis, North Shoie, Auckland, to Mr Hector Fierce, of the firm of Bainford and Fierce, architects, Auckland, and son of the late G. P. Pierce.

The marriage of Miss Lenna Handle, eldest daughter of Mr E. C. Handle, of Auckland House, Rotorua, and Mr Thomas Jolly, of Hamilton, was quietly celebrated on Tuesday morning, July 23rd The ceremony took place in St. Luke's Church, Kotorua, the Key. 0. A. Tisdall officiating. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a handsome tailor - made costume of navy blue cloth, faced with while cloth, and pretty navy French felt hat trimmed with floral ribbon and wings. She carried a beautiful bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom, who also presented her with a lovely diamond ring. The bride's gift to the bruit groom was a pair of handsome gold sleeve-links.

Miss Edna Handle acted as bridesmaid, in a siuarc costume of Bordeaux cloth, and pretty powder blue Dolly Varden hat, trimmed with white feather and blue tulle. She wore a diamond ring and diamond and ruby brooch, the gifts of the bride and biidegioom. Mr J. C. Panton acted as best man. The Wedding March was performed at the close of the service by Miss Empson. The bridal party drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where they were entertained at the wedding breakfast.

Mrs Handle wore a most beautiful black silk gowu trimmed with Honiton lace and black bcbe velvet ribbon, and black toque relieved with white ospreyß and tulle.; Miss Jolly (sister of the bridegroom), handsome cloth costume, pretty vieux rose hat ; Mrs Bigga (sister of the bridegroom), looked smart la a tailor- wade costume of navy blue, and hat to match ; Miss Ivy uarrett (.VucKlttutt), white ou:\!uroy velvclllton

costume, small white felt bat trimmed with -White velvet ribbon and feathers ; Mrs Crowther wore a very pretty costume and chic hat to match ; Mrs Raw, smart navy frock and hat ; Miss Kelly, pretty pale grey gown relieved with pale blue, white hat trimmed with feathers and tulle ; Mrs Melville looked very, smart* in a navy costume and large picture hat ; Mrs Bennett, very pretty frock and hat ; Miss Pressley, handsome black silk ; Miss Taylor, handsome black cloth gown, shaded green hat ; Miss McNally, stylish navy costume, chic hat of navy felt trimmed with tulle and white ospreys.