THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XXXV, Issue 45, 17 July 1915, Page 8

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[By Myra.]

QUITE the most interesting Red Cross tea I have been to was given by Mrs Hegman, of Market Road, Remuera, on Saturday afternoon, when a bandaging demonstration was given by Scoutmaster Wright of the Arawa Scoute and Mr Ronsow of the Railway Ambulance, both gentlemen explaining methods and reasons of procedure. About a

dozen of the Arawa Scouts were present, and submitted' to being bandaged in every possible way, even to being placed on, improvised stretchers and borne away. During the afternoon, Misses Foster and Absolum sang and Master S'tubbs recited "The Day." * .* *

Mrs Hegman was assisted in the dispensing of tea by her daughters Oiga and Gretchen, also Misses George, E. Gallagher and L. Jacobi. Others present were: Mesdames W. George, Clayton, Foster, W. Neumegen, C. Clarke, Kelly, Worthington, Gordon, Fraser, Ohevis, Oldham, Richardson, Petrie, Treanor, Rountree, Wright, Mourant, Badeley, Misses Zetterurtz and Woods.

The orchestral concerts by the Bohemian Orchestra are tremendously popular. Every seat in the Town Hall was booked for last Tbursdlay's concert, and by the eager way the people hurried in, one could see that they expected a good concert. Nor were they disappointed, for the programme was an excellent one and excellently performed, many en-

cores being demanded l , the recall for "Valse Trieste" being most persistent, and during the performance all the lights were extinguished l . The other pieces were also well liked and applauded. Mr Laiurie Kennedy, the well-known 'cello player, met with tumultuous applause, and bowing his acknowledgments would not satisfy, so he delighted everyone with an encore. The vocal soloist of the evening was Madame Bella Russell, who sang pleasingly, was recalled! and received a floral) tribute. She wore a simple toilette of white satin with lace tunic and broad hip sash of pink silk.

Among the audience were: Mrs C. B. Plummer, wearing black silk. Mrs W. Arey, Mack satin, beaded overdress. Miss S. Arey, pale blue, Misses M. and K. Arey, cream frocks. Mrs F. Coutts, pink satin. Mrs Arthur Woods, yellow satin dress, blue cloak. Mrs C. Macfarlane, white lace dress, blue coat. Mrs Coldicutt, senr., black silk and lace gown. Mrs C. Coldicutt, black silk dress, gold satin coat. Miss Wyman, gold satin cloak over a cerise isiatin frock. Mrs A. P. Friend, black satin. 'Miss Friend, white lace. Miss Coldicutt, pink frock, grey cloak. Miss Dorothy Coldicutt, pink frock, blue cloak. Mrs Montague, cream satin. Mrs McCoy, pink satin. Mrs Hutson, black silk. Mrs Lawson, black. Miss Lawson, white embroidered! muslin. Mrs J. Boyd, cerise satin. Mrs P.

Mackay, black silk. Mrs Goldstein, black satin. Mrs G. Walker, crimson cloak over a light dress. Miss Zoe Bartley, black and green frock. Misses Larritt, grey cloaks over light dresses. Mrs W. Morpeth, saxe blue satin diress with waistcoat girdle of pink floral silk, cream lace vest. Mrs J. Hodgson, black silk. Miss White, cream frock. Mrs Leo Prime, grey San Toy, cerise velvet waistcoat girdle. Mrs E. P. Earle, rose velvet and cream lace. Miss Freda Bagnall, pale pink satin. Mrs C. Mclndoe, cream evening diressi. Also, Mr and Mrs Jas. Warnock, Mr and Mrs G. Sayers, Miss Perby, Mr and Mrs T. Lovie, Mr and Miss Baker, Mrs Wing, Mr and Mrs E. Wood, Mrs Hoyes, M.iss Metcalfe,Misses Goldwater, Mr and Mrs D. S'ayers, Mrs Smithers, Mr and Mrs J. Wheeler, Mr and Mrs Nairn, Mr arid Mrs Thomson, Mr and Mrs Kitchens, Mr and Mrs F. Wiseman, Mrs Sager, Mr and Madame Wieleart, Mr and Mrs Davidson, Miss L. Read, Miss Mavis Read, Mrs Skyrme, Mrs and Miss Heron, Mr and Miss Stanton, Mr and Mrs S. Cooper, Mrs Howdten, Mr and Mrs W. Neumegen, Miss Crowther.

A delightful evening party was given by Mrs Schnauer at her residence, Bevan House, Onehumga, on 3rd July, in honour of her brother Mr Frank Sutherland, who is leaving for the war. The patriotic decorations were beautiful. The supper was arranged in the large billiard room, and the table was tihe admiration of everyone present. The centre of the table was arranged to represent the island of Lemnos, on which was a tent representing the ambulance headquarters, with various dolls dressed as soldiers and red cross nurses 1 . Round the base of the island, toy warships were placed on the cleverly contrived sea-like effect. The flowers and decoration were really a work of art, and were arranged' entirely by Mrs Schnauer. About sixty guests were present, including several young fellows who are shortly leaving for the front. Mrs Schnauer looked' very charming in dove grey crepe de chine with bandisome trimmings.

To benefit the sick and wounded soldiers, Madame Martinengo gave an "At Home" at her residence, Lower Symonds Street, on Friday afternoon, there being about fifty ladies' present, who spent an exceedingly pleasant time, and the amount of money realised readied the sum of £o 12s. The two reception rooms were prettily arranged with seasonable flowers, and the piano was placed in the hall. An excellent musical programme had

been arranged. Signorina Domeinaca Martinengo delighted the company with her singing, and so did Mr Laurie Kennedy with has 'cello playing. The following pupils of Madame Martinengo sang very pleasingly.—Mrs Ramsey, Misses Kathleen Waghorn, D. Palmer, E. Smythe, L. Bond, E. Rowe, B. Oliphant, Workman, M. Dunn, M. Blaikie, Mr Hubert Carter > Mr W. James and Mr Fred Mills. Miss M. Oliphant played a pianoforte solo and Miss Anderson shared the accompaniments with Madame Martinengo.

The hostess was elegantly gowned in soft black fetune satin, the bodice of cream lace being veiled in black and a peacock blue satin wide sash giving a smart finish. Some of the guests were: Mesdames Boscawen, Oliphant, Lindsay, Millington, Axford, Pringle and Edtmiston. @. © ® Mrs Metcalfe, of Bridgewater Road, Parnell, gave >a pleasurable and profitable "Red Cross" Tea on Friday last, when the following ladies were present: Mrs Broadfoot, Mrs Russell, Miss Kissling, Mrs

Wil'som, Mrs Brigbam, Mrs Kemp, Mrs Robinson (Te Kuiti), Mrs Chatfield, Mrs Heather, Miss Wylie (Gisborne), Miss Roshruge, Mrs and Mies Tatton, Miss Wallace, Mrs W. Patterson, Mrs King Walker, Mrs Bedford, Mrs Alex Kinder Miss Kinder (Gisborne), Miss Downey (Gisborne), Miss B. Butler, Mrs H. Kissling, Mrs Pavitt, Mrs Devore, Mrs Erson, Mrs H. Cook, Mrs Graham, Mrs Keesing, Mrs andl Miss Caro. Mrs Kent, Mrs Gee, Mrs Hudson-Williamson, Mrs Thos. Mahoney, Miss Atkinson, Mrs Robertson, Mies Richter, Mrs and Miss MacCormick, Mrs McClennan.

Mrs C. Z. Clayton, of Arthur Street, Ellerslie, on Thursay of last week held a very successful "Red Cross Tea," there being present: Mrs Puirchas, Mrs Elliott, Mrs Keeble, Mrs Garrett, Miss Crowther, Mrs Tisdiall, Mrs Greer, Miss Cawkwell, Mrs Ashton, Mrs Massey, Mrs and Miss Martin, Miss Nolan, _ Mrs Young, Mrs and Miss Bent, Miss I. Walker, Mrs Wilson, Mrs B. Dawson, Mrs Bagge, Mrs Livermore, Mrs Hall, Miss Wilkie, Mrs Marshall.

®> ® © Mrs S. Brigjham, of Crescent Road, Parallel!, was another hostess on Thursday Bth inst., to give a "Red Cross Tea," her guests including: Mrs E. Williams, Mrs Upton, Mrs Munro Wilson, Mrs Bertie Noakes, Mrs Scott, Mrs Graham, Mrs H. Wilson, Mrs Chatfield, Mrs Metcalfe, Mrs S. Kissling, Mrs J. Kissling, Mrs Baker, Mrs Partridge, Mrs Gass, Mrs A. Wright, Miss Wright, Mrs W. Wright, Mrs Herrold, Mrs Pavitt, Mrs Owen, Mrs Jabrius, Miss Jabrius, Mrs Streater, Mrs W. Kenderdine, Mrs Russell.

St. Patrick's Cathedral was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday afternoon, July 7th, when Miss ' Muriel Braund, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Braund, Graham Street, was united 1 to Mr Joseph: Henry Cotterall, youngest eon of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cotterall, Hall Street, Remuera. Mr Braund gave away hie daughter, who looked very charming in her trained! gown of Ivory charmeuse satin and rich lace; her long tulle veil being attached l to a spray of orange blossoms and in her hands a lovely bridial bouquet. Two little girls followed the bride, viz., Beryl Braund (cousin) and Audrey Dickinson, prettily frocked in shadow lace frocks mounted on silk. Their lace hats had pink streamers and they carried baskets of white and pink flowers tied, with pink ribbon. The adult bridesmaids were Miss Cottercall and Miss Milly Cotterall, sisters of the bridegroom. They both looked very attractive in white crepe de ; chine frocks, smart black hats and carrying white and pink bouquets. The best man was Mr Stan. Pritchard and the groomsman' Mr Casse.

The Rev. Father Doyle conducted the marriage ceremony and! the organist, Mr Harry Hiscocks, played a much enjoyed selection of bridal music. The bridal party and about a hundred guests were afterwards entertained by the (bride's parents at the Masonic Hall, Upper Queen Street, where the tables were charmingly decorated with yellow and white narcissi and ferns and a large wedding bell over the bridal couple. The customary speeches were madte and the usual toasts proposed and and later the newly-mar-ried couple departed' for their honeymoon tour, Mrs Coterall wearing a stylish navy audi white striped costume and blue hat trimmed' with Oriental ribbon. The bride's gifts from the bridegroom were a jewelled pendant and a silver chatelaine, the bridesmaids receiving gold banS les - .

The bride's mother wore a handtsome robe of royal blue satin, having a cream vest outlined' in green and a black velvet hajt wreathed with a feather. She carried a bouquet of violets and fern. The bridegroom s mother was well dressed' in mole satin with Oriental trimmings, and a black velvet toque with' black feathers and cerise velvet. Mrs A. Braund wore a navy costume and black plumed hat. Mrs Kerr grey coat and skirt, black feathered hat.

Mrs Tttiomas, navy costume, black hat with white feathers. Mrs Matthie, black silk gown, black hat with feathers. Mrs Rattray, black dress, black feathered hat. Mrs Morgan,, nattier blue dress, black hat with white feathers. Mrs Gordon, champagne silk dress, black velvet hat with feathers. Mrs Pearson, brown tailored costume, black hat with white feathers. Miss Finlayson, navy coat andl skirt with cerise collar, white satin hat. Mrs Morgan, navy costume, black and cerise hat. Mrs Brown, grey dostume, black and white hat. Miss Thetis Braund, Saxe blue satin, black feathered hat. Miss Mavis Braund, khaki military suit, cerise velvet hat. Mrs Ralston, black silk dress, feathered' hat. Miss Fulljames, wavy costuime, black hat. Mrs Bob Cotterall, royal blue velvet, black hat. Mrs Barr, khaki, black and white bat. . Mrs C. Nicholas, navy tailored suit, black and white !hat. Mrs Pearson, grey silk, black hat. Mrs Winter, grey silk striped voile, hat with cerise trimming. Mrs Murphy, navy tailored suit, black hat with cerise bat. Mrs Crocker, navy costume, black hat. Mrs Arnold, black costume, black velvet hat. Mrs A. E. Moore, royal blue satin gown, black satin hat with pink roses, jungle cord. Miss L. Moore, black cloth suit with military braid, black velvet hat with purple feather ruche. Mrs M. Moore, black lace robe, purple velvet hat. Mrs Dickinson, cream costume, purple hat. Mrs Vaughan, black silk 'gown, purple velvet hat. Mrs Geo. Mackay, navy coat and skirt with black and white collar,* black hat with white trimming. Miss Casse, navy costume, pink felt hat. Miss Mattbie. vieux rose costume, black hat with rose trimming. Miss Warman, krey coat and skirt, blue and white hat. Miss Kearin, brown cloth, suit; black velvet hat. Mrs TwohilT, brown costume, cerise hat. Mrs Casse, dark costume, black feathered' hat.

A most enjoyable and successful Red' Cross tea was given recently by Mrs Wheeler at her residence, "Lislea," Milton Road, Mount Eden. Her spacious rooms and hall were handsomely decorated with, flags, the red' cross flag being in a prominent position. The room was filled to the utmost with ladies, all 1 knitting and rolling bandages for our soldiers, and everyone seemed in the best of spirits. A very enjoyable musical programme was rendered by the following ladies: —Violin solo by Miss Clara Page, songs by Mrs Rogers and Miss Wheeler, pianoforte solos by Mrs 0. E. Bartleet. duet by Mrs 0. E. Bartleet and Miss Wheeler, and Miss Phyllis Wheelier, aged four years, dressed as a red cross fairy, sang the New Zealand' Expeditionary Song by herself, for which she was much applauded 1 . The same little fairy handed round the collection plate, whilst "Tipperary" was heartily sung by all present. Mr Wheeler caused great amusement by reading aloud the "Kaiser's Last Will and Testament." He also gave a most appropriate address on the present war. The entertainment was opened and closed Avith the singing of the National Anthem.

Mrs E. F. Kelly, of Vermont Street, Ponsonby, gave two most successful Red Cross teas. About fifty ladies assembled altogether, and all worked very industriously knitting for our soldiers. The sitting and dining rooms were tastefully decorated! with miniature flags and tricolour ribbons in profusion. The floral decorations were red, white andl blue, and were very effective. The afternoon tea was exceptionally dainty, being handed round by little Miss Mavis Grevatt dressed as a red cross nuirse. Musical items were contributed by Mrs Clark, Miss Charlton and Miss Fortzer, and were much appreciated. Mrs 0. E. Grevatt recited in her usual charming manner. Little Miss Mavis Grevatt also delighted the guests with her fancy dancing. Among items of interest was a guessing competition which realised) a goodly sum. The hostess was robed 1 in cream charmeuse satin. Mrs W. J. Grevatt wore black brocade. Mrs C. E. Grevatt, cream cloth costume, handtsome black tars. Mrs Thome, violet costume. Miss

O'Rorke, grey costume. Mrs O'Rorke, smart check costume. Mrs Clark, navy military costume. Mrs L. S. Kelly, khaki costume. Mrs Smith, navy costiime. Others present included': Mrs Shaw, Mrs Jacobsen. Mips Chadwick, Mrs L. I. Clark. Mrs Gray, Mrs Goldsmith, Mrs Brook-Smith. Mrs La.nigan. Mrs H. Kelly, Mrs Alderson. Mrs Gillett, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Jew, Mrs Mackay, Mrs Fortzer, Mrs Johnston.

A very pretty wedding took place at St. Peter's Church. Onehu™rrn.. on June 23rd, between Cflaiude William I/eighton. of New Plymouth, and Phyllis Marjorie Lego;,, second daughter of the l»te W. G. Leg"-, of Onehunga. The were Misses Carrie and Emm'e Lego;, sisters of tiie bride. Miss Vera Leisrhtnu, s»i>ster of +he bridegroom, pr>r\ Miss Nancy Williamson. Mr W. Pickering was best man, and Mr Chas. Lego; gave the bride away. * ■ * *

The bride wore a charming drees of satin strioed ninow over ore am charmeuse. the train beinf daintily finished off with a spray of orange blossoms, and she wore a wreath and veil and carried! a handteofme bouauet of white flowers. Tfx* elder bridesmaids wore coral pink crvstaline with becoming cream hats trimmed with pink andl carried pink bouquets. The younger bridesmaid's wore cream dresses and cream h-nts trimmed l with oink flowers. The happy couple, who were the recipients of many handsome prewnts. left by the evening express amidst showers of good l wishes from their numerous friendfe.