The Social Sphere

Observer, Volume XXXV, Issue 49, 14 August 1915, Page 21

The Social Sphere

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A meet successful Patriotic Dance, plain and fancy dress, in connection wjth Prof. E. A. Williams' class was held in the Masonic Hall, on Thursday evening last. The profits of the seasoni are to be donated to the New Zealand Wounded Soldiers' Fund. While nearly 300 merry folk in various costumes took part in the dancing the stage was crowded with highly interested spectators. Nikau palms and festoons of small flags were effectively used as decorations "and Mr Staoey Adeane's string band gratuitously played' most alluring music, adding much to the.success-of the evening. Several returned soldiers from the Dardhneles. were present as guests.

The dance was opened with a Grand March of the Allies, very nicely arranged and as each group m arched past carrying their flag the band played! the respective national antlhems. Appropriate songs were rendered at intervals, namely, "On the way to Germany," by Miss Bryer; "Trumpeter," by Mr T. King; and "Motherland," by Mr Franchi; Miss Walmsiey acted as accompanist, while extras were played by Miss Winstanley, Miss Warner and Mr Tate.

Among the chaperon® I noticed Mrs R. Burns, wearing a gown of rich old gold satin with black Spanish lace overdress. Mrs G. Hindmarsh, shell pink satin Empire dress, lovely wrap with pearl trimmings. Mrs J. Hamilton, striking costume representimg Cleopatra. In the tableau were Mm E. A. Williams, as "Britannia;" Miss Williams, as "New Zealand;" Mrs Hill, "Scotland;" Miss Edie Gault, "Ireland;" Miss Patterson., "Russia;" Miss Warmer, "Belgium;" Miss Brier, "Italy;" and Miss Jessie Gault, "Canada."

Among the many gentlemen present in fancy dress: Mrs J. Hamilton looked most striking as "Sir Roger die Coverl'ey," the dress being the replica from a- very old print; Mr Williams, as "French Courtier;" Mr Beatty, as "Mr Pickwick;" Mr Clem. Matthews, as "King of Hearts;" and Mr Brookes as "Don Quixote." AM showed that much care had been taken for their effectiveness.

Miss Dolly Kidd, as Josephine, in a vieux rose satin with, gold trimminos, was much admired, also Miss Winstanlev as "New Zealand All Blacks," she being attired in black satin with silver ferns stencilled on tulle as overdress. Miss McConnell, as "Colleen Bawn." looked charming, so did Miss B. Dabb, Mrs Vaughan and Miss A. Probme, they being attired in white satin frocks, each having lovely trimmings. Mrs Morgan, as "Hungarian Peasant, and Miss Melville, as "Summer ' were most effective. The Misses N. and B. Hamilton (Waiuku) were prettily gowned as . "Daughters_of Eriii,"' also Miss D. Burns and Mies Elsie Irving as "New Zealand Follies " Among the many others were: Mrs Seuch, "Red Cross Nurse" ; Miss Christie, "Belgium "; Miss H. Moore, "France" ; Mia MSeceombe, "Roman Lady" ; Mies South, "Girl Cadet"; Miss Stade, "Ireland"; Miss Vaughan, "Italian Peasant"; Miss Jaooby, Blue Moon" ; Miss Anderson, "Purple Iris"; Miss Hill. "Scotch Lassie"; Miss I. Hasen, "Red, White and Blue"; Mrs Taylor, "Tught"; Miss Salter, "Indian Girl"; Miss D. Bryer, "Spanish Dancer"; Miss Archer. "Japanese Maid"; Miss Kenard, "France"; Mies Genelly, "England and France' : Mrs Holdsworth, "English Court Lady" ; Mrs Adene, "Red Cross Matron" ; Miss Dixon, "Italy"; Miss H. Marr, "Navy" ; Miss V. Gregory, Servia";'Miss W. Hogan, "Emerald Isle"; Miss L. Turner" "Colleen Bawn"; Miss Morgan, "Hungarian Peasant"; Miss McKenzie, "Flower Girl" ; Miss Tole, "Sprang" ; Miss Lambert, "Water Lily"; Miss Brune, "Daffodil"; Miss Schofield,

"Florence Nightingale" ; Mass bonas, "Maori Maid"; Miss Clark, "Mereia" ; Miss Gifford, "Night."

The marriage of Miss Ida Davies, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Davies 1 , of St. Leonard's Road, Devonport, and Mr Ernest Wait, of Auckland, took place at the residence of the bride's parents, on the 28tlh of July, the Rev. McDonald performing the marriage ceremony. The bride looked pretty in a dress of ivory satin and lace. Her embroidered* net veil was thrown off her face and caught up with sprays of orange 'blossom. She carried a lovely er bouquet. Misses Olive, Dolly and Kathleen Davies, sisters of the bride, were in attendance, dressed in cream silk frocks with pleated basques. They wore cream hair bandeaux and carried bouquets; of violets and. white flowers. * * * After the marriage ceremony, a sumptuous breakfast was served in the Masonic Hall, the tables being decorated with daffodils, the usual toasts being .proposed and honoured, and later the happy couple left on their wedding tour, the bride travelling in a navy blue costume and hat en suite. A dance was held in the evening. Mrs Darnell, Misc. Foster, and Mr Fiannigan sang preasingly, and Mr Harnett played a cornet solo. The diuties of M.O. were allotted' to Mr C. Flaunigan, Miss Beresford playing the dance music.

Mrs Davies (bride's mother) wore a black dress. Mrs Wait (bridegroom's mother), brown silk dress, cream Spanish, lace scarf. Mrs Boyle, black silk, passementerie trimming. Mrs Peebles, shot silk, cream overskirt. Mrs Harnett, black silk. Mrs Tooman, mole satin, cerise trimming. Mrs Beere, cream silk. Miss M. Can tion, handsomely embroidered' white voile. Miss Sieeons, cream silk. Mrs Verran, senr., black silk. Miss Beresford, black satin. Miss Foster, bllack silk.