The Social Sphere

Observer, Volume XXIX, Issue 41, 26 June 1909, Page 8

The Social Sphere

By Mirabel

Dear Nita —

The Devonport Lawn Tennis and Croquet Clubs gave their annual "At Home" for this year in Portland Rooms, Victoria-street west, instead of holding it at Devonport, as is their usual custom. This more ambitious effort on the part of the committoe was fully justified by the grbat success which attended the function. There were alcoves partially curtained off from the main hall, which were furnished at sitting-out rooms, where those who wished could while away the hours with bridge. Leading out of the far side of the hall was a reoess draped with bunting, while Burkes band was stationed on the platform. The supper room downstairs was beautifully decorated with green aaid gold, while quite a wealth or flowers for this time of the year brightened up the table.

Among the ladies present were Mrs B. Kent, in black silk ; Mrs McKail Geddes, in mauve pink brocade, and her daughter, who was wearing a pretty gown of pale pinksilk. _ Mrs Montzson (Dunedin), who is spending a short holiday in Auckland, was in black glaoo silk, with chemisette of Irish crochet, with touches of emerald green. Her daughter wore pale' heliotrope. Mrs J. J. Craig, lovely white frock. Mrs W. J. Napier, trained gown of white silk. Mrs Leslie Murray, effective pale pink silk frocK, veiled with chiffon of the same tone, and cluster of pink flowers in hair. Mrs Gertz wore a handsome black sequin robe, with tiny coronet of jet in her beautifully coiffured hair. Mrs Johnson, handsome black silk. Mrs Arthur Brabant, pale pink chiffon, with chemisette of white liese. Miss Craig, white satin. Miss Erne Alison, pale pink chiffon over silk, with pink rose in her hair. Mrs Johansen wore her bridal gown. Mrs Charles Young, French muslin made over silk. Mrs Gorrio was in all black, with jet trimming.

Miss Eva Macdonald, Empire gown of white crepe de chine. Miss Muriel Gribbin looked stylish in a frock of the new rainbow silk, with silver trimming. Miss Althea Gribbin, pretty pale blue silk. Miss Hilda Johnson was much admired in heliotrope silk, the skirt trimmed with velvet of a darker shade, frilled white lace on bodice, and wreath of violets in her hair. Miss Ethel Alison, stylish gown of sage green silk, with Paris lace. Miss Nellie Bennett, effective Empire frock in flesh ooloured ninon, with Grecian trimming. Miss Mary Bennett was in white satin. -Miss Dormer, heliotrope Empire gown, with violet velvet on bodice. Miss Connie Bach, heliotrope silk, with Paris la«e. Miss Violet Tibbs, creme silk. Miss Matjs Oooke, pale blue silk. Miss Jessie Frater, flesh coloured silk, veiled with net.

Miss Nina Wrigley (debutante) was beautifully frocked in white satin, the bodice embroidered in silver. Miss Minna Ansenne, creme silk, with gold guipure. Miss Hally (Cambridge), black silk gown, made in the Empire style. Miss G. Newell, white silk, with silver. Miss Ada Macklow, heliotrope silk, with white lace Overdress. >Mise M. . Macklow, dainty pink sjlfc with white berthe. Miss Doris 'QjiTO(3, pale blue silk. Mrs Percy Earl,' white muslin frock, with pale blue ceinture. Miss Clare Norton, pale blue silk. Mies Alice Hutchinson (Dunedin), handsome gown of duchesse satin in a soft creme shade, the bodice trimmed with laoe. Miss Metcalfe looked well in black and gold.

Miss Dolly Metcalfe, cage green silk, veiled in chiffon, the bodice outlined with gold. Misb Phyllis Metcalfe wore her coming out frock. Miss Alice Davy, pale primrose silk. Miss Flossie Kidd, Empire frock of pale blue ninon, with black touches. Miss Kathleen Touhy was effectively gowned in white satin. Miss Barstow, pretty white silk frock, the square cut corsage outlined with silver. Miss Dawson, white silk, with Limerick lace. Miss Clark, pale pink silk. Miss Marks, white silk, with overdress of exquisite handpainted chiffon. Miss Philcox, soft satin in a delicate shad© of green, with white lace on bodice.

The Misses Mathias were both effectively gowned in pale blue. Miss Vera Lewis, pink liberty satin. Miss Simpson, Empire gown of blue silk. Miss Beryl Graham looked very dainty in pink floral muslin. Miss Oxley was dressed in pale blue. Miss Duder looked weft in white silk. Miss Ivy Duder, black glaco silk, with Paris net. Miss Flossie Duder was gracefully gowned in white liberty satin, the corsage inset with gold sequins. Miss Winnie Powley, pale blue satin, made in the Princess style and trimmed with sequins. Mies Nessie Macindoe, pretty frock of white muslin, trimmed with gold. Miss Winnie Kent wore pale blue silk, with Paris lace. Miss Murray (Symonds-street) was gracefully gowned in white, with cluster of cherries in her hair.

Miss Mills (Melbourne) is the guest of Mrs Alfred Nathan, Princes-street.

Mrs J. A. Tole, of New-street, Ponsonby, gave a small dance on Thursday of last week in honour of Miss Alice Hutchinson, a Southern visitor, who is staying with her. The hostess received her guesbs in a handsome black sequin robe, and was ably assisted by her three daughtersin the entertainment of _Her guests. Miss Tole was gowned in rich white satin, with gold touches. Muss Eileen Tole, creme liberty satin, with trimmings of silver. Miss Bay Tole, sheath fitting gown of ivory satin, heavily embroidered in silver.

Mrs Walter Pavitt was handsomely goVned in black velvet, with Maltese lace on corsage. Miss Roie Nathan, Princess gown of soft black silk, the upper portion of the bodice outlined with Oriental trimming. Miss Mills (Melbourne) was f rocked in ivory satin. Miss Jessie Reid looked well in black silk. Miss Mary Geddes, dainty frock of pale pink ninon do soie. Miss Daisy Benjamin,, blue and white silk. Miss Margaretta Tole (Remuera) wore a blue silk frock. Miss Doris Carr, blue silk, with blue ribbon in hair. Miss Nathan (Wellington), primrose eilk. Miss Browning, dainty creme frock, with creme lace. Miss Ivy Alison, white mousseline de soie over silk.

Mrs F. E. Baume has returned from the Empire City.

Mrs Mac Kail Geddes, of' "Hazel Bank," Wynyard-street, entertained a number of young people at a dance on Saturday evening. It was a perfect night for dancing, and the garden and wide balcony were illuminated with fairy lights. The balcony was quite enclosed, and decorated with palms and other evergreens, and fitted up with lounges and easy chairs. The ball and supper rooms were beautifully decorated with red and white, the function being called a "red and white dance." This scheme of colour extended all over the house, and the programmes were red and white also.

Mrs Greddee \\ ore a handsome frock of black brocade. Miss Mary Geddes looked well in pale pink silk. Miss Jessie Geddes, pretty girlish frock of white muslin, with crimson directoire sash. Miss Jessie. Prater, pink glace silk, veiled with Swiss muslin. Miss May Colegrove, soft white silk. Miss W. Alexander, eau de nil silk, trimmed with reseda. Miss Judy Barnard, floral muslin, with, black directoire sash. Miss M. Hesketh, pale blue ninon. Miss StellaNathan, white crepe de chine, the bodice outlined with blue. Mis® Ruth Spencer, lovely pale pink silk.

Miss E. (Humming, pale, green Bilk. Miss A. Baratow, floral muslin.. Miss Nora Frater, pink six*, with frills of laoe. Miss Payton, -white silk, with blue touches. Miss Muriel Payton, pretty pale blue silk. Miss Horropks, white muslin over white silk, with gold trimmings. Miss AHce Hutchmson, lovely white lace fro<sk, with gold ceinture. Others present were Misses Young. Beale, Pollen, Reed, MacFarlan«, Bloomfield, Douglas, Nicholson, Lindsay, Niccol (2), Olipihant, Kirker, Ti'bbs, Cardno, Masefield, Johnstqne, and MacLennan.

• • • . Mrs and the Misses Ralph, of Ponenby, returned home on Sunday.

Miss Cardno (Devonport) is visiting her* sister, Mrs Harry Buddie, of Welingfcan.

f"t. Andiew'd Church, Cambridge was the scene of a pretty wedding on June 16, when Miss E. K. Hicks, third daughter of Mrs Hart H.ckn, of Flat Park, Pukekura, was married to Mr Fran* Wildsmith Harrison, of Hamilton. The Key A. H. Heron officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dresa of creme cloth, with hat and feathers to match. Mr and Mjs Smith subsequently proceeded on a honeymoon trip to Okoroire.

The engagement is announced of Miss Iris Mandel, eldest daughter of Mr Joseph Mandel, of Wellington, to Mr J. Hyams, of the same city.

The Ngaruawahia Presbyterian €hurch was the scene of a pretty weddiDg ceremony on Thursday of last week, when Mr William Litherland, son of Mr E[enry Litherland, of Warringfcon, England, was united to JMias Majgaret McFarlane, daughter of Mr J. C. McFarlane, retired farmer, of Ohinewai. The church had been prettily decorated by the ladies of the choir (of which both parties were member*), and over the altar hung a large wedding bell. The bride wore a travelling dress of dove grey faced ■cloth trimmed with creuie lace, and alse a large picture hat. The Rev Mr Kirgan officiated. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr T. McFarlane, and Mr G. Roper, nephew of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Elsie Koper, niece of the bridegroom, and Miss Elsie Gould, niece ot the bride, both attired in creme silk voile dresses, with pale blue sashes, and large white hats ; also gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. The wedding breakfast was held al the residence of Mr H. H. Gould, after which the happy couple left for their honeymoon, which will be spent at Te Aroha and Kotorua. Mr and Mrs Litherland will take up ttheir residence at Ngaruawahia. Yours ever, Mirabel.

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