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DARLING— HAMILTON.
THE little town or Murtoa, was en fete on Wed-
nesday, 14th October, the occasion being the
marriage of Miss Maggie Hamilton (well-known
in musical circles in this district), daughter of
District Captain Wm. Hamilton, with Mr. George
Darling, son of the Hon. John Darling, M.L C.,
of Adelaide, and brother of the well-known South
Australian cricketer. The ceremony took place in
the Presbyterian Church at eight o'clock in the
evening, the officiating clergyman being the Rev.
Wm. Strachan. The bride entered the church
leaning on the arm of her father, by whom she
was given away; the "Bridal March" being
effectively rendered by Miss Holt (organ) and Dr.
Rahl (violin).The church, which was crowded
to excess, was beautifully decorated by the lady
friends of the bride with white flowers and arches
of evergreens, the initials being suspended on
either side of the pulpit.; a large wedding bell
hung over the bridal party. The bride was
married in a travelling costume of shot Irish
poplin, faced with ivory satin, full front of
white chiffon, finished with bebe ribbons;
large Parisian hat of golden satin straw
and white Brussels net, trimmed with lilies
of the valley and white plumes. She carried a
handsome butterfly bouquet, composed of white
lilac, azaleas and carnations, and wore a diamond
and sapphire brooch, the gifts of the bridegroom.
The bridesmaids were Miss Hunter cousin of the
bride) and Miss Darling (niece of the bridegroom);
they wore gowns of shot alpaca, with yokes of
white satin veiled in chiffon; large black chiffon
hats, floral crowns of white lilac and shot ribbon
bows. They each carried shower bouquets and
also wore pretty gold brooches, set with diamonds
and sapphires, the gifts of the bridegroom. The
bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr.
Frank Darling, as best in an, and Mr. W. Hamilton,
junr (brother of the bride), as groomsman.
After the ceremony Mendelssohn's "Wedding
March" was played. As the bridal party left the
church they were showered with roseleaves. The
party, who numbered about 60, including guests
and relations of the bride and bridegroom,
adjourned to the schoolroom, which was also
artistically decorated. An excellent dejeuner was
served, the tables being tastefully laid out.
The usual toasts were honoured, after which the
company proceeded to the church, where the
bride and bridegroom received the congratula-
tions of their friends and where coffee and
wedding cake was passed round. Mr. and Mrs
George Darling left by the Adelaide express for
their wedding tour to Victor Harbor amid a
shower of rice, from whence they return to
Adelaide, their future residence. As the train
move out the whole company joined in singing
"Auld Lang Syne." The bride's trousseaux,
which was much admired, was designed by Miss
Moore (Geelong). The guests from Adelaide
included the Hon. John and Mrs. Darling,
Mr. Frank Darling, Miss Darling and Mrs. A. F.
Gardner; from Melbourne—Mr. Charles Dar-
ling. Mrs. H. E. Hall and Miss E. Hunter. The
bride's mother wore a gown of black silk
grenadine, with vest of while corded silk, trimmed
with Honiton lace and jet edging.
The bride-groom's mother was attired in green corded silk,
relieved with canary silk and lace. Mrs. Gardner's
gown was of black silk grenadine, trimmed with
heliotrope silk, veiled in sequin net: butterfly
sleeves of accordeon pleated chiffon. Many
valuable and beautiful presents were received
from local friends and also from residents in the
neighbouring colonies. The presents were laid
out in the drawingroom at "Belleisle" the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton. Appended is
a list of some: —
Father of Bride, piano and box of assorted perfume-
Mother of bride complete household linen guipure lace
bed cover, silver coffee pot and sofa cushions, Hon.
John Darling to bride, cheque for £100. Mr John
Darling. M.P., cheque for £20. Mr. James Darling, solid
silver double preserve dish. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hall,
silver and majolica salad bowl, silver spoon and fork.
Mr and Mrs. Collier, silver fish knife and fork. Miss
Devereux, silver egg cruet. Rev. Wm. Strachan, set of
carvers in case. Mr. and Airs. W. C. Tbomas, silver
butter dish. Miss Thomas— silver butter knife. Miss
Anderson, painted panel, toilet set in tambo work
mounted on yellow silk. Mr. Berriman. silver sugar
basket. Mrs. A. G, Brown, band painted panel. Mrs.
Hill, point lace centre cloth. Mrs. Garlick, hand painted
plaque. Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, silver sugar
Scuttle. Freddie and Doris, silver sugar spoon and floral
horseshoe. Mr. Crosthwaite, silver egg cruet. Messrs.
A. and F. Thomas, silver ink stand. Mr. Charles Darling,
cheque. Miss Blair, vine leaf butter dish. Mr. F. Blair,
silver knife rests. Mr. and Mrs. Hackett, Japanese orna-
ments. Mrs. Boase, book of Scottish songs. Misses
Hannah and Hioe, silver breakfast cruet. Mr. and Miss
Oromie, silver preserve dish. Miss Munro, set of Dresden
china ornaments. Mr. Robt. Darling, cheque. Miss
Hunter, dressing case. Dr and Mrs. McIaoruey, silver
preserve spoons. Dr. and Mrs. Rahl, dining room clock.
Dr. Lawrence (Adelaide), silver biscuit barrel. Mr. A.
F. Gardner, dinner gong. Miss Maggie Hunter, pink
aud gold toilet set. Mr. Joseph Darling, cheque. Mrs.
Strachan, afternood tray cloth. Mrs. Sheridan, card
case. Mr. H. Hamilton, junr., silver bread fork and
knife, Mr. R. C. Hamilton, silver cream jug. Mr. and
Mrs. Anderson, cake dishes. Mr. and Mrs. Culton, silver
aud crystal preserve dish. Miss Jo. Anderson, cosey.
Miss E. Hunter, tea cloth and handkerchiefs. Miss
Hammerton. baud painted plaque. Miss C. Hunter, pair
of vases. Mr. J. Hammerton, silver salt cellars. Mrs.
Moore (Kewel). silver and crystal pickle cruet. Mr.
and Mrs. Williams (Tatura), silver serviette rings,
Mr. W. Lamb (Tatura) Silver breakfast cruet.
Miss Irwin (Bendigo) silver biscuit barrel.
Miss Phillips, complete toilet set in tambo work. Miss
Connolly, hand painted panel. Herbert Hamilton, pair
panel pictures. Mr and Miss Mabel, silver serviette
rings. Miss Moore, ruby salt cellars. Mr. Collins. pair
butter knives. Maid, pair of ornaments Mrs. Hoff, tray
cloth and fancy wall pocket. Miss B. Hoff, pair of bed-
room slippers. Mr. S. J. Woods, silver and crystal
double preserve dish. Mr F. Watkins, silver toast rack,
Mrs. Watkins, cosey. Mr. and Mrs. Godwin, fruit dishes
and dessert plates.
BARRETT—COLLIE.
THE marriage of Mr. William Barrett, oldest
son of Mr. George Barrett, of St. Kilda, and Miss
Annie Russell Collie, third daughter of the late
Joseph Collie, M.A., was celebrated on the 14th
October in the St. Hilda, Presbyterian Church by
the Rev. Dr. Robinson. The church was very
prettily decorated by friends of the bride, and a
full choral service given, including "The
Voice That Breathed O'er Eden" and "Hail
to the Bride" The presiding organist was Mr.
Watkins. The bride, who was given away by her
eldest brother, wore a very handsome white brocade,
trimmed with chiffon and pearl trimmings: a very
pretty white tulle veil was worn, with a wreath
of orange blossom. The bridesmaids were Miss
Amy Collie (sister of bride), Miss Maggie Collie
sister of bridal Miss Connie Barrett (sister of
Bridegroom) and Miss Jessie Ross (cousin of bride).
They all wore white silk lustres, trimmed with
green silk and lace. The bridegroom's present to
the bride was a gold watch and chain; to bridesaids,
pearl initial brooches. The bride carried
lovely shower bouquet of white azaleas, lilies of
the valley and other choice flowers, and the
ridesmaids shower bouquets of pink azaleas
and roses. The best man was Mr. Charles Dunn.
After the ceremony a reception was held in the
drawingroom, followed by wedding-breakfast, laid
in a marquee erected on the lawn. The honeymoon
is being spent in Sydney and New Zealand.
On their return they will reside at "Glencara,"
Kew. The travelling dress was of a fawn colour,
tailortmade coat and skirt over a vest of pink silk
and lace; it pretty straw hat trimmed with flowers
and ribbon. The guests numbered about one
hundred and nighty. Many handsome and useful
presents were received.
NASH - KERNOHAN.
The marriage of Miss Ellen May Kernohan,
doest daughter of Mrs. Kernohan, of "Balmena."
with Mr. Sydney Nash, fifth son of Mr. W. H.
Nash, took place on Wednesday, 17th October, at
St. James, Church, Elsternwick. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Father Carey, assisted
by father Moore and Father Quilter. The church
was decorated with while lilies. The bride was
given away by Mr. Wimpole. The bridal gown
consisted of white satin, with yoke of chiffon:
white tulle veiln; bouquet of orange blossoms
and myrtle. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Florence Kernahan, prettily gowned in
liue grass lawn, over cherry silk slip and hands of
insertion; large chip hat, with ribbons and shaded
pink carnations; Bouquet of carnations was carried.
A gold bangle was worn, the gift of the bridegroom.
Mr. Leitch acted as best man. The bride's travel-
ling gown was of blue and brown shot alpaca:
bodice trinimed with brown chiffon, corselet of
guipure lace: brown straw hat, with shaded pink
carnations. During the afternoon the bride and
bridegroom departed for Yarradown. The presents
are as follows—
Mother of the bride, house linen, Miss Kernohan,
painting. Mr. and Mrs W. Nash cheque. Mr. A. Monod,
butter dishes. Mr. C. Radburn, Cheque. Mr. J. Macaulay,
cheque Mr. R. Madds, cheque. Mr. J. Tough, salad
bowl. Mr, and Mrs. J. Luley, candelabra. Mr. Cromee,
vase. Mr and Mrs. Glover. Coalport lamp). Mr. and Mrs.
A. E. Nash, silver tea and coffee service. Mr. Turner
and Miss Noble, case or silver fish knives nnd forks.
Miss Wilson, Dresden china bowl. Messrs, and Misses
Wimpole, silver sugar, milk and cake stand. Mr. and
Mrs J. Crespin, pair of pictures. Miss Glover, set of
Doulton china jugs. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Turner, silver
egg stand. Dr. and Mis. Charles Fyffe. pair of Dresden
china ornaments. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Worch, glass
epergne. Mr. S Cromie, pair of silver butter dishes.
Miss Grimwood. silver purse. Mrs. Moxou Cook. silver
mirror and sachet. Mr. and Mrs. Powell, pair of china
biscuit barrels. Mrs Wimpole, silver tea kettle. Mr.
Wimpole, case desert knives'
Mrs. H. J. Fraser, pair spoons, dishes and bread forks.
Mr. and Mrs McInnes Doulton china afternoon tea set.
Mrs. Mabee, china tea set. Miss Allan, toilet set. Mr.
and Mrs, W. H. Frier. silver salver and biscuit barrel.
Mr. and Mrs. Crocker, dessert service. Mrs. Adams and
Mr. J. A. Lawrence, set of Sevres vases. Mr. and Mrs.
A. Lawrence dining room clock, Beryl and Jean, Dresden
vase. Miss Maher, set of mats. Mr. W. Walsh silver
toast rack. Mrs. T. Keernan. glass jug. Rhoda, glasses.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Shelliman, large Japanese vase
Mrs Preston and Misses Webb, handsome brass lamp-
Mr H. A. Tilley, pair of beautiful china bowls.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Conkey, lamp. Mr. and Mrs. Nash,
silver tea set. Miss Walsh, pedestal and bowl. Mr.
Leich copper lamp. Mr. J. T. Black, nickel plated lamp.
Mr and firs. H. Webb, bowl. Mr. R. Wilson, Venetian
glass vase. Mr. McPherson, books, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Calder, fancy chair. Miss Woodville, silver thimble.
Miss F. Wimpole, pair pillow shams. Mr. and Mrs. T.
King cheque. Mr. A. Nash, case of silver. Mrs. Kelly,
bedroom set. Mrs. Murphy (aunt of bride), wedding
gown. Mrs. Balcombe, pearl brooch. Mr. R. WoodviIle,
pair silver serviette rings.
THE following is a list of the presents at the
Wood—Richardson wedding, an account of which
appeared last week : —
Bride's parents, dinner, tea and afternoon set. Mr. J.
B Bowden, silver egg cruet. Miss Roberts, comb,
button hook and shoe horn. Mrs. J. F. Bradley, set of
oak jardiniere stands. Messrs. and Miss Dodds. silver
fruit stand, with Leonard plate. Miss Florrie Young,
folding mirror. Mrs, Parsons, pair of ornaments. Miss
Skillen, point lace bed sachet. Mrs. J. Richardson,
cushion. Mr Frank Hooper, brass embossed afternoon
kettle and stand. Mr. and Mrs. F. Edwards, silver toast
rack and bread fork. Mr and Mrs. H. H. Daniels, hand-
some gold and blue toilet set and tray. Mr. and Mrs. R.
G. YOUNG, manicure set. Mrs. J. Pennefather, pair silver
candlesticks. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Clarke, handsome
worked table centre. Mrs. Melville Young, pillow slips.
Mrs. James Brown, handsome worked bed coverings.
Mrs. Kennedy, silver cream and sugar stand. Mr. R.
Mauning (Sydney), fish knives and forks, Miss Maud
Richardson netted d'oyleys and lamp shade. Mr.
M'Arthur, smoking stand. Mr. J. A. Smith (Sydney)
smoking case. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham, oil painting (by
J. Mather). Mr. Duncan, cheque.
Mrs. J. B. and Miss M'Lean, silver salts Mr. and Mrs.
Cader Oliver, silver egg cruet. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Budd
and Mr. R. F. Budd, handsome folding mirror. Mr. and
Mrs. Melville Young, pair silver mounted breakfast
cruets. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Reid, silver mounted butter
dish. Mrs. Moran, china vase. Mr. and Mrs. B. Sniders,
silver mounted salad bowl. Mrs. J. A. Smith (Sydney),
travelling bag and purse, Miss Ida Edwards, work
basket. Miss Bradley, toilet d'oyleys. Mr, and Mrs. B.
Pendred, silver mounted butter dish. Mrs. Dowlan,
silver mounted ice bucket and tongs. Mr. Geo. Richard-
son, bedroom toilet. Miss Connor, point lace tray cover.
Miss Nessie Pickles, oil painting. Miss Hartlett, silver
butter dish and knife. Mr. and Mrs. B. Walker, handsome
work bed sash, pillows and shams. Mr. and Mrs. E. G.
Stockurn, oil painting. Miss Ida Ward, water colour
panel. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Craven, terra cotta hall jar.
Miss Anderson, handsome jardiniere, Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
Wilson, case ivory caryers. Captain W. G. Patterson,
full set of enamelled saucepans.
Mr. George Grieve, silver mounted butter dish. Miss
Florrie Aylwin, oil painted placque, Mrs. W. White
handkerchiefs. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leslie, silver fish
servers. Mrs. and Miss Fullerton, afternoon tea spoons
and tongs. Miss Collis, silver butter plate and trowel.
Mr. Percy Wyatt comb. butter, jam and pickle. Mr.
Ches. Hartlett—double silver preserve dish. Mr. and
Mrs. Alfred Kseppel, pearl opera glasses. Mr. and Mrs.
Gasquoine, silver hot water can Mr. and Mrs. George
Richardson, silver preserve dish. Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Richardson-silver pickle stand. Mr. and Mrs. James
Reynolds, silver coal scuttle. Captain and Mrs. Hayman,
silver breakfast cruet and morocco puree. Mr. Geo.
Ferguson, silver biscuit casket. Mr J. R. Atkinson, silver
brushes and comb. Mrs. J. Moffatt, curlers and spirit
lamp. Lieut. T. H. Power, comb. silver button hooks
and shoehorn. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Pendred, silver
serviette rings. Mr. W. W. Bell, silver fruit spoons. Mr.
and Mrs J. B. Duncan, silver afternoon tea spoons and
tongs. Mr. M. G. Dancan, silver dessert knives and
forks.
Captain and officers and engineers SS, Innamincka
silver tea and coffee service, with tray, Indian repoussee
work. Sir John and Lady M'intyre. handsome travelling
clock in Morocco case. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Littlewood,
silver fruit and flower stand. Mr Cecil Ford, silver ice
jug Mrs. A. Baxter, cake basket. Mr. and Mrs. W.
Gibson, mounted claret jug and bread fork. Messrs. J.
R. and R. E. Hall, silver ink and flower stand. Captain
Laurence, painted pearl shell and silver stand. Mr. D.
Hyndman, silver thistle egg stand Mr. and Mrs. W.
Hartlett, jelly dish. Mr. Stewart Ballantyne, pair of
Dresden figures. Mr. and Mrs. T. Adams, silver mounted
honey jar. Misses Adams, pair silver mounted salt
cellars. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Prosser (Sydney), Doulton
jar. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Rochussen, pair handsome vases.
Mrs. Johnson, silver mounted preserve jar. Mr. Jack
Moran, bronzed fruit stand flower stand. Mr and Mrs. W.
E. Pickels, handsome gilt mirror clock and jardiniere.
Messrs. and Mesdames Smart, Bradley and Bennett, case
combination silver fish server add set carver. Mrs
M Gee, case combination button book and shoe.
THE Brunswick Private Assembly brought their
season to a close on Thursday, 22nd October, in
tbe Brunswick Town Hall. There ffas a fiowded
attendance of dancers. The ball was pleasingly
decorated with bunting, and a profusion of
greenery and pot plants were arranged with much
taste round the hall, while the platform was
changed for the nonce into a pretty drawing room
scene. Ryan's band supplied up to date music to
a well-arranged programme of dances; and the
refreshments, which were served in a large
marquee erected at the back of the ball, were of a
high order. During the interval the vice president,
Mr. Gargan, on behalf of tbe members of the
assembly, presented Mr. J. P. McMahon, the
genial hon. secretary, with a beautiful gold Albert
chain and locket for the very valuable serves rendered
to the assembly in his capacity of secretary.
Mr. McMahon suitably returned thanks for the
handsome presents. A second presentation of a
handsome jam dish was made to Mr. J. Grieve for
assistance rendered and for spacial interest taken
in the success of the dances. Mr. Grieve, in a few
well-chosen words, returned his thanks. A
present of a handsome pickle jar was given to
Mrs. Heeps, the attendant of the ladies' room, for
her unremitting attention and civility during the
season. A few of the ladies present, with the
worn, were :—
Mrs. Broderick—sown of rich black satin, with lace and
jet. Mrs. Roden—black faille francaise, with lace and
jet. Miss Rankin—cream Grecian cloth, buttercup satin,
trimmings and pink flowers. Miss F. Kettle—buttercup
nun's veiling. with pale blue chiffon and lace. Mrs
Pritchard—ethereal blue liberty silk, with white chiffon
and poppies. Mrs. J. P. McMahon—black silk crepe, with
chiffon to match and poppies. Miss Nora Wilson
cream nun's veiling and red roses. Miss Daley—ivory
cream, relieved with pink silk, sequin trimmings. Miss
M. McMahon—cream nun's veiling, with white satin,
bertha of Honiton lace, sprays of roses. Miss Smith—
pink silk crepe de Chine, white satin sleeves, sequined
net. Miss N. Kettle—pretty gown of pink nun's veiling,
chiffon to match. Miss A. Pritchard wore a becoming
gown of cream Pongee silk, draped with pale pink roses.
SOME very excellent samples in springing CHAIRS
of the now fashionable "Poker work" may be
seen at Miss Turner's tearooms in Elizabeth-street
during the present week, and Miss Amy Knight
will be glad to receive orders for the same
addressed to her at Miss Turner's.
THE following visitors have been staying at the
Grand Hotel, Queenscliff, during the past week:
—Sir Chas. Holled Smith, Col. Bingham, Dr.
Fetherstone, Capt. Clark, Capt. Parnell, Capt
Apperon, Col, Hoad, Mr. and Mrs. F. Grey Smith
and family, Messrs. and Miss Allen, Mr. W. J.
M. Willett, B.Sc.

V>, i v pleasant evening w*s spi>nt by the
/«/'/•«.•' "f Lincoln, St.uart and Co. Ltd. at the
Ilibui: 1 'i Hall on the 20th October, at the invitalion
ilf- Frank S uarf, who has recently
rrlurn trnm Kurope. The hall was tastefully
ilicoH'.••••1. and the evening was most enjoyable.
sungs and recitations were rendered by
j]fsare l iank Ho't-, R <). l?olej-, A. Coppin, R.
IjjnDci'imii and W. H Smith: sougs by Misses
Adilii' i'-rihold, Newman and Godwin ; pianoforte
j,ict 1"' '-liases Simkin and Ross. The Hohemian
(Irenes ii, under the baton ol Mr. W. Little, con-
;rihoti-'i several numbers during the evening in
escelk": style.
criiiii • : Mr F. ]>. Stuart and committee. (;lose
nnSOi' '•vero present. The eveniug closed with a
ihm;e Mr W. H. Escott made an efficient
Bccomji .nst.
The tout cusPmbl", reflected grea
Tin: Musical Melange organised by Mrs
liobi:ri Harper in aid of the Infant Asylum and
Ciittag'- hy the Sua took place in the Town Hall,
Prahi", on Wednesday evening, 14th October,
under t r.i> most brilliant auspices. The attendance
fas a reord one, as the hall was crowded
to overH living shortly after the doors were
opened. As a matter of fact, the . crowd
opened the doors themselves by pressure somevriiat
bei ore the advertised time. T-^dy Brassey
mi present and was accompanied by Lady
Jdina lirassey, Miss Street, Lord Shaftesbury
and Captain Freeman Thomas. The company
ulso included the Chief Justice (Sir John Madden),
iliss Madden, Lady Berry, Miss liditb Berry,
Lady HMled Smith, the Mayoress of Melbourne
and Miss Strong, Sir Henry and Lady Wrixon,
Miss Wrixon, Lady Sargood and Mies G. Sargood,
Lady Clarke, Miss Slary Clarke, Madame Dej&rdm,
Colonel and Mrs. Bingham. The Myoora
Choral Society, under the ahle direction of Mr.
August rftede, rendered several part songs in a
highly creditable manner, and effective solos were
pivon with marked success by Miss Daisy Madden,
Mrs. K.ussell Duncan, Miss Mabelle Davidson,
Miss May Brookes, Miss Nora DAUB, Lord Shaftesbury
and Messrs. C. 8. Cunningham and Harry
Atkinson. A scans, ''Laughing Gipsies," with
eccentric dunce, was one ot the successes of the
evening, and was given in finished style by
Misses Aimee Raid, Sadie Green and Mr. M'Nicol
Tamer. Mr. Turner also took part with Miss
Davidson in a scena, "A Balcony Scene." The
grand finale, "Milord Sir Smith,''was a brilliant
aliir, wii.h its graceful flower-dance, galop and
ruth and candle dance (invented and arranged
by Mr M'Nicol Turner), and reflected the highest
credit, upon, a6 it deserved the hearty applause
mrd»d to. the executants. The Australian
dims.'!/*: Y. IR cr.cdleHCC, the graceful and talente
Miss Fiorrie Green, was Eeen at her best
and brightest as the soloist, and was ably
supported by Mrs. Willie Robb, iliss Beatrice
Wlnte. Miss Sadie Green, Miss Clare Berry,
Mis; Stella Hyndman, Miss Mairaie Anderson,
Mr. A. M'Nicol Turner, Mr. Fred Youl, Mr.
Ohaiuierp, Mr. S. R Bloomfield, Mr. B. Carter and
Mr. Ed^ar Anderson. The affair, from first to
iast was a hrilliant success, both artistically and
financially, and wasa great triumph not only for

those taking part, but for Mrs. Harper, the
thoughtful and charitable organiser, Mr. August
Sjiedt), the conductor, and Mr. M Nicol Turner,
who, in addition to bearing a large burden of the
programme, carried out the responsible duties of
stage manager.
An HIT sixty couple attended the social to com"
memorate the twenty-seventh anniversary of the
Olive Branch Lodge of Free Gardeners, which
was held in the Centennial Hall, South Yarrn, on
Friday evening,23rdOctober. Bro H.J. Jackson
kindly undertook the decoration of the hall, and
at made a splendid success of it, the walls being
festooned with van-coloured art muslins, and the
stage was prettily draped with the same material.
Pot-plants,evergreens, spraysof the Banksia rose
and flowers in profusion served tofurtheraccentuate
the artistic taste Bhown hy Bro. Jackson, who, by
the evenness of the festooning and the taEteful
blending of the colours showed he was no novice
in the art of decorating. Bro. J. Kirkland, G.S.,
had charge of the programme, which consisted of
twenty-four items, and Bros. T. H. Stripling,
M. W.G. 5!., and F. J. Aldridge acted as secretaries
for the undertaking, the chairmanship ot the
committee being held by Bro. L. H. Wells. The
catering was in capable hands and Ryan's band
provided the music, which was both enlivening
and up to date. The dance was a success both
monetarily and socially, and was brought to a conclusion
shortly after two o'clock. Some pretty
costumes were worn by the ladies, the following
being a description of a few :—
Mrs. WftkefiBld—black crepoD, cream satin and chiff on.
-MrB. H. Aldert-oD — black silk, relieved with black silk nod
jet. M'Sfl A. Aldersun — he)iotvoE>B crepon and passementerie.
Miss
Munro' cream nun's veiling and setjumed
trimmings.
M : .ss A. Marpby— cream silk and pearls.
Mrs. F. J. Aldridge—black cirdnroy silk and jet
Mrs.
Oarr—cre&U] crepon. Mrs. Stripling—Mack corduroy.
M'FR Watton-cream china silk. Mrs. Cimeron-cream
Chilian and lace. Miss Scotland—cream Eurah, Malta lies
Mrs.
' rowtber—black eiik grenadine and amuer satin ;
amber ornamentB. Misi Helen Coney— pa o blue satin,
Malta lice and pearls.
Mrs R. Gallon— black Batin and
pink cbiffon ; pearl trnamente. Miss II. Kav— pale blue
crepon, while lace and forget-me-nots.
Miss Knox —
white crepoD and chiffon.
Miss Parmer—white satin,
real lace.
Mies Wt-lch—cream nun's veiling.
Misa
3'eden - pale blue, black lace and jet. Mr6. W. Orawcour—
cream silk, sequins am chillou. finished with heliotrope
bebe ribbjns. Mre. Mortou—baudsome black Bilk, jet
and lace trimmings.
Miss Martin—pink crepon. black jet. Mrfe.W. Heathwhile
merveilleux, silver eoqiined trimmings. Mre.
Hewitt—Mick si k and Jacs. Miss B. Ellis-pink sitiu
and silver trimmings; ber sister, Miss 31. Hllie, in a
similar coatume. Mrs. E. Tjoyer—brown velvet, ana pink
Bilk. MIBB E. Brown—black velvet and pink satin. Mrs.
W. Cbiaholm—bine Bilk and sequins. Mrp. iiichuiond —
elephaut'B breath ail*, velvet and paEBementerie. Mrs.
lteaburn— eau de nil satin. Miss Lindsay-cream accordeon
pleated costume, with gold Bash. Mrs. Li. H. Wells
d —black Bilk and jet. MIES Wateon - creum gauze
and cbiffoo. Mrs Hone — buttercup crepon and

pins roBee. Mips Robinson — cream nuu's veiling
bordered ei k body, relieved with sea green. Miss
C. Kri u-arris — cream I] ami. relieved with red
Miss Mnlbolland—wbite bishop lawn and Valenciennes
lace. Mies IlobertB—pink mnElin, lace and piDk salin.
MIEB Hone-cream nun'sveilingsnd lace, Miss Simpson
-black crepon. Mrs. Kirchoer—pink crepon. Miss
1'raBer-pinfa liberty silk, scqoin and lace.
Inn Kew Dramatic and Burlesque Co., undir
the able management of Mr. R. Myers, kindly gav«
their services at an entertainment held at"the
Hibernian Hall, Melbourne, on the evening of
the 13th October, in aid of the Distressed
Members Fund of the St. Francis'No. ]. Branch
of the H.A.C.B. Society. A very good audience
put in an appearance, including a fair number
from Kew, who showed their appreciation of the
good programme put before thoui. The first part
consisted of a drams, untitled " Onr Bittfrest
Foe," an incident taken from the Franco-German
war, Miss Meagher taking the part of the heroine
as Flanche de-la-Fere, cousin to Henri-du la-Fere,
a French cfli;er, Mr. Myers: and Mr. M. Connell]
Genera! Von Rosenberg, a Prussian general.
The acting all through the piece was full
of lire and reality, especially on the part
of Miss Meagher, who WHS ably assisted by
Messrs. Myers and Connell, they well deserving
the applause accorded them. The second part of
the programme was a varied one, and was commenced
by the company's production of " The
Area Bell," which had been slightly altered and burlesqued,
Mr. H. Ingham, as Chalks, singing in
very fine style "The Mighty Deep;" Sirs.
Hegarty, as the Missus, singing very sweetly " At
My Window," and later on • Tne Carnival." Miss
11. Bloom, as Penelope, took her part to perfection.
her acting and singing being full of life.
Mr. J. Walters, as Tosser, a soldier, and Mr. R
Myers, as Pitcher, a policeman, each sang and
took their parts well, causing plenty of amusement
The one act burlesque,'entitled' "Treelby."
as given by Mr. Myers, as Svecgali, and Mr. H.
Ingram, as Treelby, caused the greatest sensation
of the eveniug and fairly convulsed the
audience. Mr. A'. Gecffry, as musical conductor
to the company, deserves great praise for the
manner in which the musical part of the burlesque
went off. During the evening the two little Miss
Dalys gave the audience a treat by their dancing
of a double clog hornpipe, »hich reflects grpat
crediton theirteacher, Miss Kirby. The Bohemian
Orchestra, under the capable baton of Mr. Little,
rendered sweet selections during the evening
which was much appreciated, and added to the
quality of the entertainment in general.
THE Perth Savege Club, recently started in that
city hy some members of the sister club in Melbourne,
held its rirst inaugural smoke concert
in the new St. George's Hall on Saturday,

3rd October. It was a brilliant success, and
acknowledged by Perth critics to have been the
lust conceit ever held in Western Australia—to
use the words of the Chief Justice, a red-letter day
in the social history ol" the colony. The late
president of the Melbourne Savage Club, Dr.
Harvey Astles, occupied the chair. His Excellency
Sir Gerard Smith, in replying to the toast of his
health, said that on lookibg round the room he
could not iind many evidences of the presence of
savages; but he well undt-rslood the title of the
club, and knew that the instiLuiion was based upon
the same principles and ideas of good fellowship,
mixed with art, as characterised the original club
of England. The original Savage Club was one of
the oldest clubs the world had known. He thought
that it wns a very good thing the club had been
etarted in Perth, us what he felt about it was that
it brought them all a little closer together than
they were before. Judging from his eight months'
experience, life in Penh was not too lively or
exciting, and to enjoy harmony and good fellowship
was very pleasaut indeed. Ho hoped that the
prosperity of the club would be great, and con-
cluded by asking them to drink success to the
Savage Club, which was like asking them to drink
to themselves. They could do this in silence, but
he would couple with that toast the name of their
president, and he was sure thry would drink to
that with acclamation.
Dr. Astles replied in a humorous speech, giving
the outline of the the aim and objects of the club.
Amongst those present as the invited guestB of the
club were—His Excellency Sir Gerard Smith, Sir
Alexander Onslow. Mr. Justice Stone, Sir James
L?e Stecre, Captain Freeman Thomas, Captain St.
I.eger, Captain De Satge, Mr. Gerard Smith, the
or (Mr. .]. Saunders) and Colonel Phillips.
Many well-known Melbourne faces were noticed,
including Messrs. K. W. Pennefather, R'ehard
Speight, W. Sulway, P. N. Ulhrick, H. Grant-
Williams. Arthur Holroyd, Wynne Astles, H. J.
Proctor, Drs Cuthberl, W. H>noock, R. Cogswell,
M. P. K. Gledhi'l. Great credit is due to Mr.
. Ernest Ci'ouie (musical tec.) and the committee
of the club.
As showing the enthusiasm with which
Lidy
Brassey a appeal for the Blind Asylum has been
taken up in all quarters, wo desire to draw attention
to a pleasing fact in connection with
the
Cyclists' Carnival Performance at the Opera House
list week.
Mr. Harry Rickards gave
a
public
welcome to
Mr. J.
W.
Parsons on
the stage
one
evening,
and
intended
to
present
the
returned champion with a piece ot plate, but Mr.
Persons generously
requested that this
portion
of tlie proceedings should be omitted and that Mr.
Riukards should, lus.ead, eive the value of the
intended testimonial
to
Lulv
Brassey's
Blind
Asvlum Fund.

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