THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXII, Issue 24, 24 February 1912, Page 8

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

By Myba.

ST. 'Peter's and St. Paul's Church, Pulioi, was the

scene of a very pretty double wedding on Wednesday, February 7th, when the bonds of matrimony were solemnized between Miss Lizzie Scholium, third daughter of Mr Wenzl Scholium, of Fidjiler's .H:JI, and Mi- Joseph Remiiiiger, seconcl son of Mr Benedict Remmiger. Mr Reminder's youngest daughter, iwis.s Amies Heniini,i>;ei-, was also united to Mr Gus Berger, eldest son of Mr Julius Berger, of Akaroa, and the wedding group was moet picturesque, no less than fifteen bridesmaids attending the two brides. The ceremony was performed >by the Rev. Father O'Doherty, in the absence of the Rev. Father O'Hara, the service being choral, ami the church beautifully decorated by the girl friends of the brides.

Miss" Scholium's 'gown was composed of white Duchesse satin, with trained skirt, and tunic edged with deep silk fringe, the panel effect at side being laced with silk ribbon. The bodice was magyar style, with transparent yoke, and deep cuffs with same effect as on panel of skirt, and she wore a pretty embroidered net veil, with coronet of orange blossoms, and also carried a lovely shower bouquet. The bridegroom's gift was a gold pendant with emeralds and rubies. She was attended by her cousin, Miss Lucy Scholium, as chief bridesmaid, followed by Misses Kitty Ruana, Rosie Scholium, Alma Scholium, Annie Straka, Dolly Kirkham and Rona Scholium. The three elder maids wore very pretty frocks of creme silk voile, and the four younger ones were frocked in creme silk, all wearing white hats wreathed with flowers. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Tom Scholium as best man, and Messrs Andrew Meaney and Herbert Russek as groomsmen.

Miss ReiuinijfiT wort , a charming gown of white crystal silk voile, the tunic effect being given to the long trained skirt, with deep silk insertion. The magyar bodice was draped with a fichu of ninon over a transparent lace yoke, and finished with rosettes of ninon with clusters of orange blossom in centre. A cbaplet of orange blossoms was also worn over a pretty net veil, with an embroidered border, and a shower bouquet completed the toilette. Her chief bridesmaid was Miss Mary Berger (sister of the bridegroom, the others in attendance all being nieces, viz., Misses Mary Scholium, Lizzie Scholium, "Winnie Schischka, Annie Karl, Dolly Schischka, Chrissie Scholium and Lizzie Karl. They all wore dainty creme silk voiles, with hats to match, garlanded with tiny wreaths of flowers. The bridegroom's, best man was Mr Joe Wenzlick, and the groomsman Mr John Berger.

All the bridesmaids wore little gold charm pins, the gifts of the bridegrooms. Both, brides looked charming, and a visitor seized the chance of photographing the entire bridal group as they came out ofthe church, the effect being extremely pretty. The church was filled with relatives and friends of the families, anjd there were also a great many visitors from Waiwera anfl Grut's, and surrounding districts. • ■ • "Weddings at Puhoi are never on a small scale, and this occasion was no exception to *he rule, several hundred guests being entertained at the

wedding breakfast held in the hotel. The catering was entrusted to Mrs Titford's capable hands. The usual toasts were honoured, and there was an abundance of good things. In the evening a very enjoyable dance was held in the Town Hall, which was crowded, splendid dance music being supplied by Hooper's band.

The members of the Mt. Eden Croquet Club are giving an "At Home " to-day (Thursday).

Mrs Davidson gave a very pleasant re-union of friends, who had been away holiday-making, on Saturday evening at her residence, Cur-ran-street, Ponsonby, when all the guests represented songs. Miss May Mann and Mr McCormack succeeded in guessing the greatest number of the songs, and for their skill they received a " Ghost Book," and •m\ ash-tray respectively. Musical items, which were well rendered, were contributed by Misses Eva Harris, Muriel Barr, Winnie Cooper, Messrs H. Piper; McCormack, and Elliott. A very dainty supper was served on tables which were most tastefully decorated in a Lc'heme of heliotrope, colouring, asters being the principal flowers used.

Mrs Davidson received her guests in the drawing room, dressed in the palest of pink silk gowns, which Harmonised well with the red shades of the lights. Mrs Fulton was wearing a white embroidered dress. Miss Eva Harris, creme net over silk, smart touch of blue. Miss May Mann, dainty white frock, relieved with black. Miss Winnie Cooper, pink silk, black sash arranged in Japanese style. Miss McCormack, white silk. Misses Staples were both frocked in white. Miss Muriel Barr wore a sweet little frock of white embroidery with a heliotrope sash.

The West Enjl Kowing Club has always been famous for its "At Homes/ which are given on a lavish scale. The racing is always well managed, there is always a good band and the afternoon tea of the daintiest dsecription is looked after by an energetic ladies' committee with. Mrs Fairs at its head, and the young men are great helpers, taking care that all the guests are well-attended to. Last Saturday the conditions for racing were perfect, and the events were exciting, but it wae a great disappointment to the boys that the wet weather prevented many ladies from being present, only a very few venturing to the boat-house. Very ruefully everybody regarded the piles and piles of cakes, etc., but none were wasted, for what were unused were sent away to various charitable institutions. It it to be hoped the Club will have better luck next time.

A marriage, interesting to Aucklanders, took place on January sth, in New York, U.S.A., when Mr Donald Murray, eon of Mr John Murray, sometime general manager of the Bank of New Zealand, was wedded to Miss Patricia Cosgrove, whose father at one time carried on a large drapery business in Queenstreet. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr John O'Hara Cosgrove, who is editor of one of the foremost magazines in the country.

The house party at Mrs George Arkles, Arkle's Bay, organised an impromptu fancy dress ball, which took place in fhe Social Hall, on January 26th, the affair being keenly enjoyed by all present. The decorations were very tasteful, the music, kindly supplied by Mr Wells, was in first class style, and the duties of M.'sC. were ably carried out by Messrs Barry and EavestafL

Mrs C. Crozier looked charming in a costume representing the "Herald," and secured first prize. Mrs Pickle was well got up as a Maori, and scored the second prize. Mrs Hackett was dressed ac a Japanese lady. Miss Alisa Hackett, Japanese

flower. Mrs B. Smith," Ruination. Miss Ml, Anderson, Baby. Mise Creamen, American Girl. Mrs Ahfeldt, Order of the Bath. Mrs H. Rainger, Night (pretty gown). Mrs Gantlett, Powder and Patches. Miss Court, Baby. Miss Young, Fisher Girl. Mrs Barry made a sweet-look-ing nurse. Miss Taylor represented Xancy Lee. Miss Nolan, a Japanese lady. Mrs Silk, Quakeress. Mrs Eavestaff, Country Girl. Mrs Davidson, Turkish Lady. Mrs Dumper, Com in , thro' the Rye. Mr Pickle, Monk. Mr Long, Cricketer. (MDr Bond, Eastern Costume. Mr D. Me Neil, Chinaman. Mr Impey, SuflJragette. Miss Young, nurse.

Other guests present were :— Mr and Mrs Phelan, Mr and Mrs Wells, Mrs Bacon, Mr and Mrs Arkle, Mrs Ormond, Miss Ormond, Mr Rainger, Miss Stewart, Miss Bond, Mrs Skinner, Miss Skinner, Mrs Barry, Misses Arkle, Mrs Court, Mr Dumper, Mrs Follick, Miss Johnston, Mrs Halliday, Mrs Nathan, Mr and" Mrs Knight, Mr and Mrs Voss. Mr Smith.

The engagement is announced of Mr Tom Rollo, of Dalgety's, to Miss Gladys Ehrman, of Takapuna.

We read in the Argonaut, "that an English Court has decided that a woman is not compelled to change her name when she marries and that she incurs no legal disability by so refusing. We may assume that a woman is under no legal obligation to call herself " Mrs," which would equalise the fact that a man who marries does not change the "Mr," though many women think he ought to bear some title which would label him as out of the matrimonial running.

The engagement is announced of Miss Aroha Adams to Mr "William Smale, both of Takapuna. » • • Lady Islington is residing at Government House, and we hear that they will be living in Auckland for the next few months, so Society is looking forward to some enjoyable functions. • m v The engagement is annonuced of Miss Lulu Hickson, daughter of Mr A. Hickson, late Commissioner of Stamps, Wellington, to Mr Robert de Montalk, Remuera, Auckland. • * m The Parnell Tennis Club gave a picnic on the lawns last Friday, when progressive tennis was playeji and some very keen contests resulted. ■ m m St. Marks' Church, Remuera, was prettily decorated and was crowded with spectators to witness the marriage of Miss Alice Barstow, second daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Barstow, of Epsom, to Mr Vincent Holbeche, son of the late Captain Holbeche, of Thames, the rites being performed by the Rev. W. Beatty. The bride wore a gown of white satin charmeuse, veiled with ninon and trimmed with point lace. She wore the usual wreath and veil, and carried a bridal bouquet.

There were four bridesmaids, namely, Misses Alice and Kathleen Barstow, Isadore Cumming and Miss Smith, dressed in heliotrope satin veiled in pale pink ninon, large black hate with heliotrope trimming, and carrying crooks decorated with pink sweet peas. The best man was Mr F. McCullough, the groomsmen, Messrs H. Alexander, A. Barstow, and Mr L. Harvey. A reception was afterwards held at the home of the bribe's parents, and later the happy couple left on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a coat and skirt of grey silk, grey hat with blue lancer plume.