WELLINGTON.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 21, 26 May 1909, Page 64

WELLINGTON.

May 21. A Surprise. The sensation of the week has been tl.e announcement of the marriage of Miss Maisie O’Connor and Major Hughes. J-o well was the secret kept that a week after no one had even guessed, and as the engagement- had never been made known, the surprise to everyone was complete. Mrs. Hughes Is the elder daughter of Mr. R. C. O'Connor, and a granddaughter of the late Hon. John Martin, one of the founders of the city of Wellington. Her many friends hero regret her departure, and" the Home of Compassion at Island Ray has lost an enthusiastie worker. Indeed, Mother Mary Joseph Aubert and her patients have benefited largely by several fetes end bazaars, of which Miss O'Connor was an untiring and tactful hon. secretary. The marriage took place on Saturday, May 8, at the Buckle-street Chapel, tio 1-r.e being present but the bride and bridegroom, the officiating priest, and the witnesses. Congratulatory messages are pursuing Major and Mrs. Hughe son their travels, and if good wishes are of any avail, their married life should be a very happy one. Major and Mrs. Hughes are to live in Nelson. Ball at Sayes Court. The ball given by Mrs. Elgar at Sayes < "urt was an emphatic success, and Miss Enid Elgar has good reason to enjoy her f rat introduction to society. Very charming ‘he looked, too. in her debutante rote (from Paquin) of misty white tulle. Lrig'.tened with dewdrop crystals, and showing gl r.i--s of a gleaming satin •lessens. In her fair hair was white ribbon. and her shower bouquet had white roses and hyacinths in it. Mrs. Elgar v ore a wonderful gown of gold-eoloured n.ncn de sole over glistening gold tissue, the tur.k- cor-age being thickly encrusted with bu-.ni'he 1 gold embroideries. A tou-'u of line ia her hair, and a Direetoire sash ■■£ paosi blue ilmrmetise satin gave effe. live relief. The elaborate decorations were most beauti : . .: In the s room white. bronze and gold was the h.*i-. carried out by chrysanthemums in sib. er on the supper table, and gia<- f .rl Lask< t- of Lt'-nre and yellow ii liag, - -pended from the doorway and from the a h in the window. The mant< • e was banked with tall ehrysant’iet. - in ■ - pp»r and amir r tints, and the lights were shad- I :u yellow w match. Green and white mad.- the hall cool and while gay Japanese lanterns contrasted with the palms an! f< rr.« and bo .« of ivory-tolonwed fo— er«. J', I all: - u h.i.l a mc't brilliant apI- iranwe with its many miners that retie- ■'.! the ' ngir.g -*»»•. s- arlet bn ’red ixias atui gkrving rnnrw a map’, leaves gave the keynote to tie room, where trails of mo-- and liniiax m rh< ad impart’d a be •> er-like a I P' -ran e. !»’ ghtful opportunities for sittingci ; were afforded by toe drawing-rtnaa, where tall latticed serei-ns of lycopodium and feathery foliage partitioned off chairs or sofa-, and the lights were syutpatbetaenliy enbdned. The ballroOHt floor wa» perfe tien. and the nr- ■ most inspiriting, -o th* went with rest toi the i*& welcome euL

Among the guests were several of Ute officers of H.M.s. Challenger, who have been so popular during their stay here, and quite a contingent of lad ms earns from the Wairarapa, where Mr. and Mrs. Elgar have many- friends. Mrs. \V. Bidwill (Featherston) wore paon blue satin ehanneuse, softened with lace and embroidery; Mrs. Arthur Dunean, black ninon, pailetted with gold and relieved with lace; Mrs. K. Dunean, ivory satin, encrusted with silver sequins; Sire. H. Holmes (Wairarapa), white satin mignon with lace berthe and glints of gold: Mrs. C. Pearee, ivory messaline and gold Empire sash; Mrs. Dy mock, pale rose panne taffeta with embroideries in tones of pink and brown: Mrs. C. Pharazyn (Mairarapa), a clinging Princess gown of sea blue satin charmeuse, the corsage encrusted with dull gold embroideries; Mrs. Rolleeton, pastel messaline with sleeves of lace: Miss Coates, black chiffon taffetas with lace scarf and silver embroideries; Miss Brandon, pale yellow ehartueuse with a vest of silver stitchery and lace: Miss L. Brandon, hydrangeatinted chiffon with a hem of chiffon taffetas; Miss N. Brandon, pink and white uinon de soie; Miss Harcourt, Empire gown of lotus blue charmeuse. the closefitting sleeves of delicate lace; Miss Head (who was one of last week's debutantes) had a becoming frock of shell pink ninon with a trail of dewy violets; ->viss Bel], white satin and silver sequins; Miss Fell, white esprit net with sleeves of \ alenciennes lace and Direetoire sash of cerise ribbon; Miss Katharine Fitzgerald, pale blue ninon de soie with laee vest and sleeves: Miss Humfrey, white esprit net and roses; Miss Hislop, sky blue ninon with a tint of mauve here and there; Miss Simpson, pale mauve satin charmeuse with sleeves of ninon in the same shade; Miss Mackenzie, satin mignon with lace vest and sleeves; Miss Bell, pastel charmeuse with draperies at lace. Golf Season Opens. Six hundred guests were expected by the Wellington Golf Club for their annual opening, but the members fell a good deal short. Uncertain weather in town made a good many people dubious about going out, although it was impressed upon them beforehand that " it was sure to be fine at Trenthaml” Well, when the special train conveying Sir Joseph Ward and the guests arrived, the prediction was fairly well justified. A slight shower once or twice during the afternoon did not interfere much, and those who disliked getting damp were very comfortably ensconced in the pavilion, where balconies and verandahs and bow windows—all commanding a v lew of the links—were available. Verv delightful looked the club luncheon room, where the decorations of tall jars of chrysanthemums and quaint pots of autumn fo.iage liad an admirable ba kgrouad in the low ritnu-panelled walls. The display of silver bowls and cups on the many tables was most imposing, and the news that Sir Joseph intended to present two more to the club was received with great pleasurt. There was a plethora of delicious cakes, deleetab.e sandwiches, and buttery scones, and the club members were most attentive to their guests. Rutting, driving and approaching coinpetitions were begun soon after the train ariived, and a crowd of interested watchers followed the progress .jj e foursome matches between the various clubs. A feature of the afteriMiou was the succe-s of Miss Madge Bunjes, a ho is almost the youngest member of the club, r.nd only began playing this season. Not only did -lie tie with last y*ar's holder—tor the Junior Joseph cup—but she also carried off the prize for driving. «r>en to all the lady members of the eiub. Great :'.lings will be expected of Mi-s Buines in a year or two. The winm r of the Senior Joseph eun was Mi-s Harcourt, who h«ki- it for a year: while Mi-s Hannay sec red the prize for approaching. Lady Ward, c ho wa- pre-eat v-llh Sir J<—ph Ward and Ms, Ward. y-e«ented the prizes, and was heartily e'»e-r'vi at the camdustoa. It was not a day for smart frocks, so tiiia tailor-mades and tweed hats were very apparent. Apropos of the hats it is a ruout que-tian whether they are a* ee-<'»»«»g as i he dbearded uvetvr cap-— at least, the onlookers rather doubted it on Saturday. Fat then, as someone said, “it was not a bccoailiig day.*" Lady Ward look's! particularly well in a brew® eloth dre»«. with a sea! coat, and a toque, the fatter entirely composed of ts*«s s* fcuiniUed p>ak LMks; Ml-O File—

Ward, who was one of the players, wore a heather tweed tailor-made, and hat to match; Miss Duncan (ladies’ captain) had a smart tailor-made of mole colonr tweed, with a tinge of bine in it, and (due wings on her mole coloured toque; Mrs. Elgar, a green plaid tailor-made, and green eap: Mrs. Arthur Dunean, a roirgh golden brown Harris tweed, and a long white knitted coat; Miss Hareourt, green tweed skirt, and hat. white blouse, and vivid scarlet golf coat, with green facing-; Mrs. Biss, navy serge tailormade: Mies Tolhur«t (ladies’ secretary), black frieze Norfolk eostunie. and dull purple mushroom hat: Mr«. Abbot, navy serge, black hat, and long green tweed coat; Mrs. Tweed, blaek serge, and scarlet eloth. gelf coat: Misn Simpson, green tweed tailor-made and cap: Miss Cooper, brown frieze, and brown hat; Miss Rawson, heather tweed eoat and skirt: Mrs. \V. Turnbull, forest green Norfolk costume, and green tweet! hat; Mrs. Holmes (Wairarapa), brown Harris tweed tailor-made, and hat to match with pheasant feathers; Mrs. Stott, maroon cloth, seal coat, and hat with dark red roses; Mrs. Ewen, greeu eloth tailor-made, and green hat with wings; Mrs. Fulton, brown eoat and skirt, and brown hat; Mrs. Leekie, long coat of slate grey cloth, dull purple hat with ribbon bows; Mrs. Kane, black dress, seal coat, black and white toque; Miss Kane, brown cloth, green toque, with fur: Mrs. Pharazyn (Wairarapa), blaek and violet striped tweed, violet hat with black wings; Mrs. Young, tabac brown eloth. braided, black and brown hat; Mrs. Martin, dark blue eloth tailor-made, with velvet revers, blue hat with wings; Miss Miles, blue serge, and long green tweed coat; Mrs. Pearee, green taiio. made, and green hat: Miss Beauchamp, brown coat and skirt, and blaek hat. OPHBLtA.