THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXV, Issue 13, 5 December 1914, Page 8

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[By Myka.]

IN every respect the Takapuna races were a brilliant function, attracting all classes of Aucklanders to a favourite haunt. An exceedingly enjoyable time was spent and Auckland society turned out in its very newest and nicest bib and tucker. The fine raiment, no less than tiie large speculation seems to indicate that up to date Auckland women do not feel the pinch of war. This is very gratifying, especially as so many have denied themselves to find comforts for our gallant allies. * * *

The returning spirit of joy that animated the brilliant crowd is a useful asset in time of crisis, for it is our duty to be as gay as circumstances warrant. Bright faces, good races and handsome gowning were the outstanding feature of the most successful meeting ever held over the water. ,

Among the very numerous ladies present I noticed: Mrs Alison, navy blue silk, smart cape hat with Lancer feather. Mrs Fotheringham, floral ninon, pretty cap to match. Mrs Cluston, nattier blue troek, cerise hat with blue flowers. Miss Gorrie, grey costume black hat. Mrs Hendry, dainty cherry crepe de chine relieved with cream silk, large white hat. Mrs Blomfield, champagne silk trimmed with striped silk. Mrs Fouhy, black watered silk and hat with feathers. Miss Fouhy, nattier blue cloth costume, black hat. Miss — Fouhy, check costume, pretty blue hat. Miss Harper, grey and white striped costume. Miss Walker, prune cloth costume Mrs Alexander, nattier blue cloth costume. Mrs (Dr) Atkinson, floral ninon, pretty hat to match. Mrs Webbe, fawn and blue frock.

Mrs Evans, blue crepe de chine and floral coatee, white hat. Miss N Mac Lean embroidered robe, large white hat. Mrs W. Taylor, white silk costume and white Hat. Mrs Brown, black cloth costume. Mrs J. Wynyard, black silk gown. Mrs B. Raynes, cream cloth costume, pretty floral hat. Mrs Frank Raynes, navy silk frock dainty hat Mrs A. Raynes, blue silk trimmed with Oriental lace. Mrs Kewish, navy and white striped costume, white hat. Mrs W. McLean, navy silk frock. Mrs J. Jackson, scarlet and white check frock, large white hat. Mrs A. Harvey, tan costume, hat to match. Mrs John Fuller, navy cloth costume, floral toque. Mrs* Capt. Mickle. white himh embroidered with blue and hat to match. Miss Rae, tomatoe voile costume, white hat. Mrs Cullen, white embroidered robe, white hat. Miss Roebuck, mole cloth costume. Miss Stone, navy costume. Mrs 001. (Pitts, brown cloth costume. Mrs A. Goldwater, grey cloth costume. Mrs Kino- black silk, black hat. Miss R. Ralph, navy blue cloth costume, Sue hat. Mrs Gavagan, black crepe de chine trimmed with vpak blue silk collar and cuffs. Mrs Best, vhile, ninon and floral coatee Mrs Contt, pretty grey dress, floral hat. Mrs J. Baxter, black and white costume black hat. Miss Duder grey ninon relieved with flowered silk.

Miss K. Little, white silk costume. Miss Longdill, white embroidered gown. Miss Stella Longdill, cream voile trimmed with lace. Mrs Hanley, black costume. Miss Baxter, navy blue and white striped costume. Mrs Dr Murphy, navy blue silk and white hat. Miss S. Ford, grey costume. Mrs R. Wynyard, smart costume of navy cloth. Mrs Fowl, black silk gown, black hat. Mrs Roberts, black silk. Miss Evans, lime cloth costume. Miss Ida King, fawn velvet gown, black velvet hat. Miss O'Connor, navy blue crepe de chine. Mrs Napier, tan costume, smart hat. Miss Oswald, smart crrey costume, white hat. Miss Caldwell, navy blue costume. Miss Ross, emerald grey coat and skirt. Nurse Pope, navy blue costume, black hat. Mrs N. Warren, black and white striped costume. Mrs Warren, terra cotta cloth costume, black hat. Mrs M. McCallum, green gown trimmed with black silk, smart hat Mrs Yon Stermer, fawn costume, black hat. Miss Yon Stermer, black costume. Mrs Longdill, black silk dress and blue hat. Mrs Holdsworth, black costume and white hat. Mrs Margules, tussore silk trimmed with striped silk, smart hat. Mrs Moroghan, navy blue costume, black hat with feathers. Mrs Mynott, nattier blue cloth frock, white hat. Miss Jennings, navy blue costume, smart hat. Mrs Cooke, black costume, black hat. Miss B. Payne, green and blue striped costume, black hat, Mrs D. Dacre, grey tweed costume, white hat. Miss Ring, fawn costume, white hat. Mrs Dick Hannon, smart cream cloth costume, scarlet collar and buttons. Mrs Raven, check blue and white costume. Mrs Nicol, navy blue cloth costume. Mrs W. Wynyard, blue frock and srimson hat. Mrs blue frock and crimson hat. Mrs Gooding, nattier blue cloth frock. Mrs McDonnell wore a white lace dress, black hat with ostrich feather. Miss C. M. Chisholme wore tango coloured costume with black hat of tango ribbon and frill of tulle.

® <© ® Mrs J. Trevethick, of St. James' Square, Auckland, left on Wednesday by the express for a three weeks holiday to Rotorua and Hot Lakes region. Xfi © ®> One of the most popular weddings celebrated in the Waikato district was solemnised on Thursday, November 19th The contracting parties were Miss Isabella Capwell, youngest daughter of the late Mr J. Capwell, of England, and Mr Richard (Dick) Harmon, youngest eon of the late Mrs Ann Stanley, of Hautapu. The ceremony was performed by the Rev J C. Fussell, of Morrmsville in the Church of All Saints, Mata Mata. The service was fully choral and most impressive. The church was very tastefully decorated for the occasion.

The bride was handsomely attired in a white satin gown with point D'Alcon lace and trimmed with pearls and had a long tram on which lay a spray of orange blossoms and wore a becoming cap of D Aicon lace veil trimmed with orange blossoms and pearls and carried a shower bouquet of French roses, the gift of the bridegroom. The gown was made by Messrs Milne and Choyce, Auckland. The bridesmaids in attendance were Miss Plaw, Auckland, (niece of the bridegroom) Miss Ivill, Auckland, and Misses Edna and Russie Moore-Jones. They were attractively dressed in ninon frocks of sweet pea colours of the palest shades. The blending of the colours was strikingly effective and novel. They wore mob caps of ninon, edged with sweet pea petals, the frocks also being draped with petals, and they carried crooks and shower bouquets ot sweet pea the gift of the bridegroom.

The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr J. F. Roche, while Mr Innis Taylor, of Cambridge, acted asTiest man, and' Mr Russell Flaw, S roomsman The wedding breakfast was partakeni ot by 130 guests in the Town Hall. Mr and Mm Moore-Jones filled the position as host and hostess. Over forty telegrams of. congratulations were received, including one from tn»

Hon. W. H. Herries, M.P., who was unable to be present. The presents were displayed in a room adjoining the Town Hall. They were numerous and magnificent, coming from all parts of the Dominion, showing the popularity of the bride and bridegroom. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a diamond and pearl necklace and earrings, and the bride's present to the bridegroom a case fo silver brushes with monogram. To the bridesmaids the bridegroom gave engraved gold bangles.

A large number of toasts were enthusiastically honoured, the principal of which were: "The King," proposed by Major Allen; "The Bride and Bridegroom," proposed by the Rev. Fuesell and responded to in a characteristic manner by the bridegroom; "The Bridesmaids," proposse! by Mr Hannon and responded to by the best man; "The Relatives and the Visitors."

The happy couple left by the express for Rotorua, the Mata Mata platform being crowded by their many friends who gave them a hearty send-off amidst showers of confetti. The bride looked very smart in a cream striped suiting costume and tussore dust coat with tomato silk collar and facings and black model hat, the only trimming being a bunch of split grass.