THE SOCIAL SPHERE

Observer, Volume XL, Issue 7, 18 October 1919, Page 12

THE SOCIAL SPHERE

[Br Dolores.]

AVEIIY charming afternoon tea was given by Mrs. H. Buckle* ton to the young friends of her daughters at her residence, "Taree," Remuera Road. The house is well adapted for entertaining, and the large number of guests had a vo v jolly time.

The artistic decora-tkms of wistena and pale pink sweet peas were iiiucb admired, being in perfect harmony with the colour scheme of tl.o rooms. During the afternoon iiuisical items were contributed by Miss McLean and Miss E. Plummer, and were much appreciated.

Mrs. Buckleton received the guests in an elegant gown of blue charni€use. Miss Buckleton wore peacock blue taffeta trimmed with fur Miss M. Buckleton, heliotrope crepe de chine. Miss Jean Buckleton, pale blue silk frock.

Amongst those present were Mrs. T. Nicool, Mrs. G. Elliot, Mrs. Archer, Mrs. N. Hanna, Mrs. J. Carr, Mrs. J. Craig, and the Misses Tcwle (2), McLean (2), Holmes (2), Axford, Robertson, Lamer, M. Thomas, Nolan, I. Cummings, Horrocks,' MacFarlane, Marriner, Morse, Williams (Hawke's Bay), Maguire, Plummer, Egerton (2), M. Noakes, Ball, Frater, Kingswell, Wilkie, Green, Perkins, Lindsay, Devore (2), Colebrook (2), M. Pollen, 11. Ashton, Barnard, Upsill, Knight, K. Clark, M. Clark, Hunter, Sweet, Russell (2), Bayley, Val. Wilson, Luke, Aubin, Rathbone (2), Durelle Cooke, M. Rose, Hay, and E. Parkes. ® <$ <$ It is of interest that Mrs. Cambridge and Miss Cadman, who have taken offices in Short's Buildings, are the first lady members of the Land, Estate, and Land Auctioneers' Association in Auckland. ® ' ■$ ®> A marriage to be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church, Ponsonby, on Wednesday, December 31, at 2.30 p.m., is that between Miss Mabel J. Parr is, daughter of Captain and Mrs. E. Parris, of College Road, with Mr. Arthur Hawthorn, of Stoke, Nelson. @ ® © The marriage of Miss Jean Baxter, daughter of Mr. J. N. Baxter, of Devonport, with Mr. Herbert W. Palmer, of Mt. Eden, is announced to take place at the Presbyterian Church, Devonport, on Wednesday,. October 29, at 3 p.m. ® ® © A most enjoyable evening was given at the residence of Mr. A. Fernandez, "Ovieda," Nugent Street in honour of the home coming of his son-in-law, Private V. G. Edwards. The house was artistically arrayed for the festivity. The drawingroom was beautifully decorated with daffodils and arum lilies. The spacious verandah, leading off the draw-ing-room, was lit up with Japanese lanterns, and many of the guests indulged in dancing; fox-trotting being much in evidence. •

During the evening some very fine musical items were rendered. Mrs. L. H. Norton sang several in a charming manner. Mr. Nick Hutchinson, a very promising Auckland baritone, captivated his hearers with that beautiful song entitled, "A Castilian Lament." Other enjoyable items were contributed by Miss Joan Quinn, Mrs. P. McNamara, Miss Audrey Dickinson, Miss E. Edwards, Mr. W. Clinch, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman, Mr. John Fernandez and Miss V. Adams. . • * * The . supper room was decorated with the national colours. The table looked very beautiful* with red, white and blue flowers in silver vases. » * » Mrs. V. G. Edwards who acted as hostess (assisted by Mrs. F. Knight), looked charming in creme charmeuse with net over dress, relieved with silver. Mrs. F. Knight, very effective black ninon. Mrs. W. J. Vaughan, heliotrope crepe de chine. Mrs. A. Dickinson, vieux rose, black ninon overdress. Mrs. Lawson, black silk net and mauve. Mrs. W. Edwards, black net and silk. Mrs. E. Ball, white net. Mrs. Chapman, pink silk. Mrs. Jury, cream net. Mrs. L. H. Norton, smart black gown. * * s Mrs. Lyle Keogh, cream and emerald toilette. Mrs. P. McNamara, very dainty cream frock. Miss Audrey Dickinson, pale blue ninon and silver. Miss Vera Adams, vieux rose and gold. Miss Jean Quinn, pale pink silk. Miss G. Edwards, cream net. Miss E. Edwards, black crepe.de chine. Miss Clarice Bolton (Wellington), pretty green and gold frock. * * * Miss Kitty Maxwell, cream silk. Miss M. Stewart, cream lace over satin. Miss Ivy Lawson, handsome embroidered net. Miss Pauline O'Connor, cream lace and net. Miss G. Attridge, smart black toilette. Miss Alma Knight, dainty white lace frock. <© ® © A very enjoyable Social and Dance was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Thornton, of Waipiti Avenue, Epsom, on Thursday night, September 25th, at St. George's Hall, Ranfurly Road, assisted by a committee of young ladies, in honour of their returned soldier friends. • » » • The hostess, Mrs. Thornton, looked very nice in a dress of brown silk net over lemon crepe de chine, trimmed with gold lace. Mrs. S. S. Russell, pale green net, emerald trimmings. Mrs. .W. J. Foote, white charmeuse, pale blue trimmings. Miss Hemming, cream silk net over pink satin. Miss. Josking, cream silk net over satin, trimmed in lemon. Miss Russell, pink charmeuse, trimmed silver. Miss A. Clarke, pink crepe de chine, trimmed gold. Miss McGowan, lemon georgette, trimmed black. Miss S. Clarke, black net and lace. Miss. Rodgerson, fawn satin over emerald green, black net. Miss Conway, apricot crepe de chine and georgette. Miss S. Lamb, white silk. Miss Kerr, nattier blue crepe de chine. Miss Kitching, fawn crepe de chine, trimmed jade green. Miss Bxishel, fuge silk, hand embroidered. Miss D. Lamb, lemon crepe de chine. Miss Meikle, heliotrope crepe de chine, trimmed silver. Miss Wright,, blue satin and brown net. Miss 0. Clarke, white net and satin. Miss Lynch, blue net, silver trimmings. * * * Miss McGreedy, black net, gold trimmings. Miss Wood, heliotrope georgette. Miss Lynch, cream satin net. Miss Deanes, champagne charmeuse, touches of blue. Miss McGreedy, pale blue georgette. Miss E. McGowan, blue -silk. Miss Looke, white net, ribbon trimmings. Miss Kretchmar, blue crepe de chine. Mrs. Lamb, blue crepe de chine, gold trimmings. Mrs. Mellor, black silk. Mrs. Fletcher, grey crepe de chine, net top. Mrs. Clayton, black silk skirt, lace top. "Mrs. Meikle,.

georgette over cream satin, embroidered in pearls. Mrs. Sutter, pale blue crepe de chine. Mrs. McGowan, grey crepe de chine. Mrs. Avery, black satin and net. * r. m Miss Edwai'ds, in brown satin and rose relieving, played excellent music for all the dances. tig> @ ® The engagement is announced of Miss Phyllis Muriel Lloyd Ralph, only daughter of Mrs. W. J. Ralph, "Onaero," York Avenue, Epsom, to Mr. Charles Lewis Jones, of Hamilton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jones, King's View Eoad, Mt. Eden. ® ® © The marriage of Miss Buckleton, eldest daughter of Mα*. and Mrs. H. Buckleton, of "Taree," Remuera Road, to Major Alan Walker, will take place in the middle of next month. © (g> ® Miss Kate Morrow has returned home after a short visit to the seaside. ® © @> A very pretty wedding was quietly solemnised on Thursday at "Wharereka," Armadale Road, Remuera, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Garrard, when their only daughter Dorothy was united to Captain W. J. Smeetoh, M.C., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smeeton, of "Binswood," Mt. Hobson. * * * The ceremony took place in the drawing room under a huge wedding bell, with streamers attached, and pale pink sweet peas adorned the rooms. The Rev. Jas. Patterson was the officiating clergyman. *• . * The bride was very winsome in a dainty gown of white ninon and lace, and wore the orthodox orange blossoms and veil, which reached to the bottom of her frock. Miss Ida Cooke was in attendance as bridesmaid, and Lieut. W. Worsley supported the bridegroom. Both bridegroom and groomsman wore their uniforms. * * * The, breakfast took place in the dining-room, only very immediate relatives being present. The decorations were pink sweet peas, stock, and asparagus, tastefully arranged. * * * Later on Captain and Mrs. Smeeton left by motor for their future home in the Waikato. The gomgaway costume of the bride was a fawn, smartly braided with blue, and the hat "was of the same harmonising colours. An exceedingly large number of presents were received, testifying to the popularity of the yoxwig couple. <SS ® ® A most successful dance was held in the Masonic Hall, Devonport, on Saturday evening, when the Misses Turner closed their dancing class for the season. Besides the many pupils, a number of friends were present, some coming over from town. Everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and the men were in the majority. * * . * Among those present were Miss Dorothy Turner, in a very pretty black and tangerine frock. Miss Marjorie Turner, in a becoming white silk frock with lace sleeves and panels. Mrs. G. Nettleton, pretty black net frock. Miss Beryl Nettleton, white silk and lace. Miss M. Stronach, red silk. Miss Lunn, ■pretty blue satin frock. Miss Cecil Hall' charming pmk taffeta with narrow lace frills and georgette sleeves. v

Miss Ella South, cream charmeuse. Miss E. Harvey, pale blue frock. Miss. Nola Wiggs, dainty blue frock. Miss Amber Jones, pretty white ninon with touches of pink. Miss E. Johnetone, rose stripe ninon and black velvet. Mrs. South ? black satin and handsome jet trimmings. Mrs. Crosher, rose pink charmeuse. * • * * Others danoing were Misses Sims, Cameron, Kallaugher (2) Wyatt, Colebrook (2), Messrs. Richards, Turner, Morrow, Wilson, Purser, Armstrong. * * * The hall was prettily decorated with bamboo and ferns, and a dainty supper was served in the supper room. There was general regret that Mrs. Turner was unable to be present owing to ill-health. , © @> ®> A very pleasant afternoon was given by Mesdames Cochrane and Hanna, of Paeroa, on Friday, 10th inst., as a farewell to Mrs. Wilson, whose husband has been transferred to the 8.N.Z., Thames. The "afternoon" was held at Mrs. Cochrane's residence, which lends itself admirably for entertaining, and took the form of a putting competition. * * * Mesdames Porritt and Hamilton scored alike, and in the draw Mrs. Hamilton won. A similar competition for non-golfers was won by Mrs. Edwards. * * * Mrs. Cochrane wore a grey silk skirt and pretty lace blouse. Mrs. Hanna, mole velvet frock. Mrs. Wilson, fawn costume and hat en suite. * * * Among those present were Mesdames Hanna, Sear, Moresby, White, Bush, Hamilton, Black, Brown, Silcock, Win. Edwards, Poland, De Castro, Marshall, Carver, Hague, Smith, Cassrels, MacDougall, Parker, Jones, and Misses Shaw and Blackmore. ® ® <& The final dance of the Maxine Club —held in the Druids' Hall—was a great success, and the credit is due to the efforts of Messrs. Fricker and Ward, who have worked hard for the Club throughout the year. The hall was beautifully decorated with streamers of lycopodium entwining amber lights. In the centre hung a cluster of heliotrope lights, the effect being much admired. During the evening the lights were cleverly manipulated. * • * The supper tables were daintliy decorated with spring flowers and silver lamps with shades of amber and purple. A very acceptable xylophone solo was rendered by Mr. Bob Yates, Miss R. Sullivan accompanyinf. Excellent music was provided by the club's orchestra under Mr. Cunningham. «c * • Amongst those present were Mrs. Bates black ninon and crepe de chine/ Miss Vera Warmington, vieux rose net. Miss Ward, ivory crepe de chine. Miss Bates, amber satin and black net. Miss V. Bates, pink silk and net. Mrs. Henderson, black crepe de chine. Mrs. *. Farmer, blue charmeuse and ninon. Miss Newcombe, white georgette. Miss Pulman, cream crepe de chine and ninon. Misses Tomlinson, black net and pink and white net. Miss Rose, white net over silk. Miss Jackson, pale pink crepe de chme. * * * Miss McDougall, blue satin and ninon. Miss 0. McDougall, black silk taffeta. Miss A. McDougall, pale heliotrope satin. Miss Feak, red silk. Miss J. Neil, white ninon. Miss. Brendal, cherry silk and gold frills. Miss M. Hutchinson, emerald green net. Miss D. Macdonald, rose silk and black lace. Miss Langham, pal© blue satin.

Miss L. Kennedy, blue crepe de chine. Miss Kennedy, emerald green and black net. Miss Eise, charmeuse mistrel. Miss M. Eise, cream crepe de chine. Miss Adams, pale blue silk, all over lace. Miss D. Thompson, pale blue net. Miss D. Phillips, blue crepe de chine. Miss Hutchinson, white net. Miss Davis, cream silk. Miss Barribal, cream crepe de chine. Miss Fricker, pale mauve silk. Miss Diaz, pale pink spotted net with bands of ribbon. Miss Jackson, pale pink silk. Miss M. Hutchinson, emerald green net. Miss Vere Nicholas, pale blue ninon and silk. Miss White, white silk and mauve crepe de chine. Miss Fitzgerald, pink silk and net. Miss Roscard, pale pink tulle and silk. Miss Rossiter, black silk net and emerald green scarf. ® ® ® Mrs. H. Harston, of Napier, who is visiting Auckland, is the guest of Mrs. McKay Grant, "Stellarton," Rermiera Road. <® ® <© The seating accommodation of the Town Hall was fully taxed on Thursday evening last, when the Bohemian Orchestra gave one of their popular concerts. The programme was of an interesting nature, and much appreciated by the audience, who demanded many encores. Mr. Colin Muston conducted with his usual ability, and deserves much credit for the result. The soloists were Mrs. Eva Sharpe and Mr. Barry Coney, who were both encored, their contributions being mose pleasing. Mr. George Poore delighted with his flute solo, and also had to respond with an encore number. Mr. Cyril Towsey played the accompaniments in a very finished manner. * * * Miss Eva Sharpe wore a black ninon over pale blue, the drapings being finished with pale blue tassels. * • « Amongst those present were Mrs. Colin Muston, Miss Coldicutt, Miss D. Coldicutt, Mrs. Bankart, Mrs. Baume, Mrs. Plummer, Miss E. Plummer, Mrs. Ashton, Mrs. H. Hemus, Mrs. A. Kidd, Mrs. Wells, Miss Farmer, Mrs. Kinnear, Miss Nixon (Christchurch), Mrs. Totmau, Miss Gummer, Miss Vaile, Mrs. Gossett, Miss Dawson, Misses Stewart, Mrs. J. Donald, Mrs. C. Aicken, Mrs. Hardie Neill, Mrs. Fenton, Miss Murray, Miss Atkinson, Miss Tyke. ®® ® . An exceedingly pretty and interesting wedding took place at "Stellarton," Remuera Road, the residence of Mrs. McKay Grant, when her sister, Mrs. Vera E. Connelly, the fifth daughter of Mrs. and the late J. Forsyth Connelly, was married to Mr. Guy S. Eversleigh, the only son of Mrs.. Eversleigh, of Wellington. * • . » The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Pattison, and took place in the drawing room, which was a perfect bower of white blossoms with a large white wedding bell in the centre, under which they stood. * * * The bride looked most charming in a frock of ivory georgette and crepe de chine, the graceful draping being lined with palest pink, and falling softly from the back, the customary veil and orange blossoms were worn, the exquisite lace veil being arranged as a mob cap. The shower bouquet carried, was a beautiful one of white sweet peas and touches of pale pink stock. Mrs. Connelly gave her daughter away. * » * Miss Florrie Connelly acted as bridesmaid, attired in a dainty frock of white crepe de chine, and hat of a delicate lilac crepe de chine with French wreath, carrying a bouquet of palest pink and lilac blooms. The groom was supported by Mr. F. Wilson. Both groom and groomsman have lately returned from active service, and were in uniform,

The guests were confined to the immediate relatives. The breakfast was served in the morning room, which, had been artistically decoratediwith pink sweet peas and.stock, the table having the. same colbur scheme. Mr. and Mrs. Eversleigh departed for their future home in Gisborne, the going away, costume was a, smart grey with Wedgewbod blue hat. • Mrs. Connelly wore a- handsome black charmeuse,, small black velvet hat with touches of lilac, and carried a v lilac bouquet.- Mrs. McKay Grant, an elegant gown of black lace, over Paris, net, with touches of blue. Mrs. Harston (Napier) black charmeuse 'beautifully embroidered with silver chenille, tulle scarf and black hat. Miss Connelly, grey coat and skirt, black crepe de chine hat with gold trimming. Miss M. Connelly, cream costume and black hat. Mrs. Nelson Heather, grey georgette and hat en suite. Mrs. Dettman; cream net frock, cream hat to match. Miss G. Atkins, heliotrope georgette frock, heliotrope hat. Miss Carney, white lace frock. ® © © A very delightful dance was given at "Guesnes Court," Renvuera Road, by Mrs. Binney, on Thursday evening. The house lends itself so well for entertaining. The reception room was used for dancing, and the glass doors on to the piazza being thrown open, the guests could easily reach the garden, where cosy and secluded sitting-out places were arranged. Wistaria was much used for decorating ,and rose-lights made a pretty effect. -* * * The loggia made a unique supperroom, and was a pretty scene with its decoration of rose hued anemones and fairy lights on the table with the same becoming radiance. Mrs. Binney was assisted to entertain by Miss Binney and Mr. Roy Binney, and they were most assiduous in their efforts.

Mrs. Binney was handsomely gowned in black silk and white lace scarf. Miss Binney wore a smart black lace with embroideries of jet, relieved with white. Mrs. Clifford, black charmeuse and ninon. Miss Buckleton, shell pink taffeta. Miss Tewsley, cream georgette. Miss J. Williams, white with silver embroideries. Miss M. Green, pink charmeuse, chrystal embroideries. Miss C. Lamer, rose pink georgette, black relieving. Miss TJ. Buddie, black tulle, - Oriental embroideries. Miss A. Russell, white crepe de chine. ♦ * • Miss Rose, green and silver frock. Miss N. Hanna, maize tulle and gold embroidery. Miss E. Foster, blue with touches, of gold. Miss Whitney, white georgette. Oriental embroidery. Miss M. Clark, blue charmeuse and georgette. Miss J. Geddes, pink tulle. Miss Nolan, shell pink taffeta. Miss Bullock Webster, pale pink georgette and silver tissue.

At St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Invercargill, a wedding of more than usual interest was recently celebrated. The contracting parties were Miss Ann Elizabeth (eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sharp, of Northend, and late of Oreti), and Mr. Harry Young Culling, son of Mrs. P. S. and the late Mr. Culling, of Gore. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Baird, of this town, who formerly laboured in the Winton - district. ,The bride looked charming in blue crepe de chine with the customary veil and orange blossoms, and was given away by her father. She was attended by her sister, Miss Bertha Matilda, who was prettily dressed in crepe de chine, touched with pink. The bridegroom was attended by his brother (Mr. J. Culling, of Orepuki). After the ceremony a numerous company sat down to breakfast in the Federal, under the chairmanship of the Rev. Mr. Baird. The usual toast list was gone through, after which the happy couple left for the north amid showers of confetti and all good wishes for their future prosperity. The , bride's going-away dress was a pretty grey, with hat to match. They are touring the North Island before settling m their new home near Auckland. © ® ®

DUCHESSES OUGHT TO STRIKE

There is a strike we should all welcome. It is the strike of women against the dressmaker profiteer. In order to make this strike a success, in order to get it going at all, we should need those who are able to set fashions as leaders —in short, our duchesses.

If our duchesses stated publicly that they would not buy or wear new clothes until prices were reasonable, no woman would mind going shabby in such good company. The only people who can afford to be shabby are those who are independent of public opinion, those in high places. Whatever standard they set will be followed by thousands.

Individually women have not much courage-r-I hasten to add, in matters of dress. They follow fashions faithfully. Men are not quite so slavish.

An eminent lawyer quite recently was told by his wife that the suit he was wearing was shabby. She advised him to get a new one. He forgot to do so for several days, and then as she remained persistent he reluctantly went to his tailor.

That evening he came home looking grimmer than usual. His wife, nothing daunted, asked the. result of the interview" with the tailor. "Wanted; £15, the: scoundrel, for a new suit,' , said the angry husband. Then with an angelic smile he added: "I3ut;he,won't.get it. My clothes shall drop off . first.' ?> ■

- Ifojnly we exercise this spirit, not only in the case of clothes but also in other cases where.,we suspect ourselves of-""being fleeced, the markets would soon become more normal. Of course, they will not reach the low, before-the-war-level, but they would , not be so ridiculously high.

Now if only our duchesses would make a stand, like the lawyer, many thousands of women would breathe a sigh of relief, and would turn out frocks that are perfect in condition, but "out of fashion." Renovations would be the order of the day. Men would never know that the elegant gowns the women wore were not the "latest Paris fashion," and the strike led by dcchesses would soon bring.prices of frocks down.

No longer would we be taunted by, "This little frock ie very cheap, madame; only 40 guineas," or see a modes.t fur coat, just our. size and inclination, described as "dirt cheap at 175 guineas. I do wish..those duchesses would begin.—(By Jessie Dunbar, in London "Daily Mail.")