SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 810, 6 May 1910, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Gisborriß Wedding. On Wednesday afternoon, at Holy Trinity Church, Gisborne, the marriage of Miss Eva Nisbett, eldest daughter of Mr. J. 0. Nisbett, to Mr. George Francis i Cumming, eldest son of the late Mr. G. i S. Cumming, of Pututahi, took place, the Rev. Mr. Colo conducting the service. The bride, who was givon away by her father, wore, a handsome dress of soft duchess satin, with sleeves and yoke of tucked tulle and pearl motifs, bho was attended by two bridesmaids—her sister, Miss Iry Nisbett, and Miss Ellen Cumming, sister of the bridegroom—who both wore dresses of crystalline, with cream and gold trimming, and picture hats of: black and gold. Mr. A. S. Parker filled the position of best man, and Mr. A. Picket was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's .parents. Political Reform League. The weekly meeting of the Women's Branch of the New Zealand Political Reform League was held last evening. Thero ; was a good and Mrs'. George Fell occupied the chair. Several new members wero elected, and a good many business matters were discussed. The finances in connection with the social held recently were gone into, and it was decided to give a progressive euchre party and dance at the end of the present month. Next Thursday. a member will read a paper on some interesting topic of the day. . , Balloting for. the Flowers. A largely-attended meeting of all the various committees of ladies engaged m working for the children's pageant was held jn a room in the Engineers' Institute yesterday afternoon, nearly all the waTds being represented. Miss Richmond ocdupied the chair.. The costumes representing various flowers, which'had been designed by Miss Sybil Johnson, were submitted to the meeting, and were greatly admired' by everyone. Their possibilities in the matter of being carried out 'had to be studied, and as it waej such an important matter, took up a great amount of time. The balloting of a flower for each ward then took place, the keenest interest being taken in the results. Of course, there is always«individual preference, but still it would be strange if aiiy of the flowers placed before them failed to win approval. As one or two of the waVds were considering the possibility of exchanging their flower afterwards, matters were not altogether decided wheii the meeting was at an end. It was decided to have two extra sets of tall girls—one representing arum lillies, and the other set representative of New Zealand, and wearing "costumes illustrating a rata, and flax.

A meeting of all the ladies ■ representing the Supper Committees will bo held at Miss Coafces's residence on Juno e, to make final arrangements for the children s supper. A better was received from Mr. Kirkcaldie offering to dress a doll in the, flower costume of each ward, and exhibit them in the window some time before the pageant takes place. TfiPisxhibition shouM certainly be well worth seeMg. It is passible that n dance may take place after the pageant is over to nnish. up the evening. A vote of thanks was-passed to the engineers for so kindly Placing their room at the disposal of the meeting. .

•A Fortnightly Assembly. The second of Miss Borlase's fortnights assemblies took place on Wednesday evening, and despite the uninviting weather outside, the Goring Street Hall was well Sii i T?" dancers. The ladies who fulMled the duties of chaperons were Mrs Bridge, Mrs. Jameson, Mrs. Wilson,' Mrs Ueghorne, and Mrs. E. A. Holmes. Miss tforlase, of course, was present. Among the dancers were- Jftss- Jf. JCnox, Miss J Gleghorno, Miss D//Wilstfn','"Hrss"T. field ! Miss M. Hayward (Hutt), Miss E. nett, the Misses Putnam (2), Miss Diddams (Greytown), Miss. Brandon, Miss ■Morrison, Miss Tenriant, Miss Holmes Miss Wright, Miss'K. Wilson, Miss P Hamilton, and Miss Chilman; also Messrs Jjulton, Sclanders. \ Tennant, Putnam,' bmith;. Bridge, Wardrop, MHson, Salmond, Witheford, Hursthouse (2), and .Stocker.

News has been Teceivod that Mrs Stone-Wigg, wife of Mr. A. J. StoneWigg, formerly of Te Kangituma, near Hasterton, died yesterday after a considerable period of ill-health. The deceased lady had made many friends in 'various parts of the Valley, and lier death will be greatly felt by them. She leaves a family of four young, children. J ue late Mrs. Stone-Wigg was a daughter of Mrs. Lowes,. Dunedin.

Miss Eri Thompson left the Bluff by the Moana early in the week for Melbourne en route for Europe, where she intends to spend the next two years in the pursuit of her musical studies.

Miss Liyesay, who has been in charge of the apiaries at the Government Experiment Farm at Ituakura for some two or ihree years past, left yesterday for suit of her musical studies.

Miss Hall, the lady who' traversed Africa from north to south, is staying at Mrs. Canner's, in Sydney Street.

, Miss N. MTDougall, from Pirinoa, and Miss Eutherford are paying a visit to Wellington, and are staying with Mrs. Butt,. at Newtown. . .

Miss Anderson, matron of the Suva Hospital, Fiji, is at present visiting Dannevirke, and is the , guest of Mr. Campbell Thomson.

Mrs. Lucas and Miss Lucas, from Christchurch, are coming north shortly. Mrs. Lucas Trill go on to Blenheim, but Miss Lucas will be staying with friends in Wellington.

Miss E. Watson is leaving for the south, where she will visit friends in Dunedin.

Mrs. Algar Williams has returned from a visit to Auckland. Miss W. Miles is visiting Mrs. Eric Riddiford.

•Miss Mary Hull, who has resigned the head mistress-ship of the, Sydenham School after 30 years' service, was presented with a purse of sovereigns yesterday by ex-pupils taxi staff.—Press Association.

Mrs. Pilchard gave a pleasant children's party at her home in Austin Street en Wednesday evening, in honour of her son Alan..' Despite the stormy weather, it was fully attended. The various games and competitions delighted the children, and prizes were carried off by Misses Eileen Quinlan and Adrlie Isaacs, and Masters A. Glasgow and R. Bothamly. Decorations of chrysanthemums, foliage, ami Chinoso lanterns, tastefully arranged, made a charming background for the children's pretty white dresses and light suits.

A meeting of the Convalescent Home Committee was held at the residence of Mrs.. Newman on Wednesday afternoon, when business of various kinds was transacted. Mrs. Newman occupied the chair, and those present were: Mrs.-Moorhouse, Mrs. Wcst-Knowles, Miss Coates, Mrs. Barron (treasurer), and Miss E. Nathan (secretary). The matron reported that eleven patients were admitted to the homo this month and sp.veu discharged. Some useful gifts were received from Mrs. West-Knowlcs, Mrs. Harding, and Mrs. Snaddon.