SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 821, 21 May 1910, Page 11

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Karorl. A quiet wedding was solemnised at St. Mary's. Church, Karori, on Thursday, when Mr. Chas. Mundy, of the Land, Tax Department, seventh son -of the late Mr. W. H. Mundy; of Blackheath, Kent, was married to Miss Gertrude .Dixon, fourth daughter of the late ilr. Carr. Dixon, of Filey, ■Yorkshire. Tho bridegroom is a brother of the late Richard Mundy, ■who was killed in action whilst serving with the First Life Guards in the llatabele war. After the ceremony, which was conducted by the Rev. A. -L. HanseD, a wedding breakfast was held at tho Hotel Windsor. 'A Hawhe's Bay Wedding. .At Umataoroa, on Wednesday, Miss" yera- Thompson, niece,of Mr. H. Thompson, was married to Mr. W. H. Rose, son of Mr. William Hose, of Dannevirko. The service was conducted by the Kov. !A.. Grant, and the bride was given away by her uncle. The bridesmaids'were Miss Eunice Wood, of Masterton, and Miss Nellie Rose, sister of the bride, end Mr. J. M'Donald, of Eaitoke, acted as best man. After tho wedding the guests were entertained at a wedding breakfast at the home of Mr. [Thompson. H.Z. Political Reform League. A meeting of the Women's Branch of the New Zealand Political Reform Loague was held on Thursday night in Bonloott Chambers, when Mrs.' G: Full, vice-president, presided. General business was dismissed, and final arrangements were made for the progressive euchro party and dance which is to be given this evening in Spiller's Hall. At the next meeting of tho league there is to be an interesting address on Woman. ' Presentation of Prizes. At the Methodist Church, Karori, on Thursday night, the prizes won in connection with the Industrial Exhibition held a fortnight before, were presented, Dr. Platts-JGlls making the presentations in the absence of Mrs. J. P. Luke. The gold medal given by Mrs. C. Johnston for the best essay on gardening was won by Miss Effic Cathie, and the medal given by Mr. Kellow for scones by Miss Hilda Drydcn. Tho rest of the successful competitors received handsomely-designed certificates, and in presenting them Dr. Platts-Mills had an encouraging word to say for those competitors who had tried and failed. Some idea of the interest aroused by tho competitions may be gathered from the fact that GO certificates were presented. During the evening songs were eung by Mrs. Ayres, Miss Clarke, and Mr. Blight, and Miss Daphne Dryder gave the recitation which had won the prize. Mr. J. P. Luke, M.P., delivered . a brief address.

Obituary. The death occurred yesterday morning of Mrs. Spiller, of "Waitangi," Boulcott Street, an old and well-known resident of Wellington, and relict of tho late Mr. W. H. SpiUcr, who had a music shop on Lambton Quay for many years, and was himself an. able violinist. For over a quarter of a centum Mrs. Spillor tauyht dancing, and Spiller's Hall, in Boulcott Street, was it one time the most popular dance-rcom in the city. The deceased lady, who was in her sixty-first year, leaves a son and e daughter. The funeral will take place this afternoon. The Children's Pageant. On Wednesday a meeting of ladies was heltl at Pousouby Hall, to form a Willis Street committee in connection with the children's pageant. Mrs. Myers was electod president, Miss M. Fell treasurer, and Miss Daisy Isaacs secretary. The flower allotted is a blue hyaneinth, and a beautiful design lias been • made by Miss Sybil Johnston, which should be' ones of the most beautiful in the pageant. Miss Holme, has kindly promised to train the children . and Miss Staploton will supply tho ' music.

A Musical Evening. In Godbor's Rooms, on Wednesday evening, Mcsdames L. and A. George gave a very enjoyable musical evening in honour of Miss L. Robinson, who is soon to bo married, and who wivs presented with a very handsome dressingcase as a wedding gift from her fellow employees. . The room was effectively decorated with chrysanthemums and foliage, and during the evening an excellent programme of musical and elocutionary items was given; Mr. and Mrs. A. Ford, who bave been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Kelly, "Hazlemero," Kelburne, returned to. Christchurch yesterday. Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss l''lo Wright, daughter of -Mrs. J. F. E. Wright, late of Island Bay, to Dr. Danfey,. of Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jones, from Dunedin, are staying at the Grand Hotel. . - Miss Marchant, Lady Principal of the Dunedin Girls' High School, is in Wellington for her holidays. Miss Beere is visiting friends in Hastings. Mr. and' Mrs. M. A. Carr, of Auckland, are visiting Wellington, and are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J\ ■ Williams, from' Hawke's Bay, are visiting Wellington. Miss Douglas, from Sydney, is staying at the Grand Hotel. At tho Methodist Church, Masterton, this week, Mr. W. J. Penhall, of Wanganui, was married to Miss Margaret Porter, of Masterton. The Rev. C. E. Porter conducted.the ceremony. Miss Amy Castles, and Madame and Mademoiselle Sorel, of the Grand Opera Company, are staying , at the Grand Hotel.

The Boy Scout must ho useful: It is his reason for being at all, and yesterday after tho service in the Basin Reserve was over they were set to work to collect. ; all the papers left scattered on.the grass, a task which they speedily accomplished. The Scouts belonging to tho Boys' Institute distributed tho hymn-sheets before the'service.

Signorina Pampari and Miss Rosina Buckman, Mr. and Mrs. Blarney, Signor Zerga, and Mr. Ernest Toy are staying at the Hotel Bristol. Lady Ward arrived yesterday morning from the south, accompanied by Mr.' C. Ward.. Miss Belle Luke, who is in Christchurch, and who took part in the elocutionary competitions there, was especially commended by the judge for her Shakespearian recitations. , The Pro-Cathedral has. been draped with black and purple since the death of the King, and for the memorial service yesterday tho Misses Johnston had made a great crown of white everlastings over a foundation of crimson velvet. This was placed on a Union Jack, which was draped over a pall of purple velvet, bearing tho inscription "Edward VII" in white everlastings, the whole forming a most effective memorial design.

Miss Thurston, matron of the Chnstchurch Hospital, who has been ill for some time and is now convalescent, is staying in Wellington. '

The topic of conversation at aftornoon teas and social 'gatherings is Halters Comet, which is now visible in the early morn, and can be seen distinctly with Shaw's speotacles, which are the best. Tour sight tested free. Frank Shaw, Consulting Chemist-Optician, Medical Hall, Manners Street, and the Cecil Buildings, Lambton Qnay.—Advt. • ladies" Costumes arc made a,t the English Tailoring Eoome 52 Willis Street. Those who have been gowned by Mr, W. S Bedford, continually advertise 'aim. -'■Advt. Vegetarianism, it is said, has raised tho price of boots in America. It is like this. Fewer people now cat meat; there!ore, fewer cattle arc killed; therefore there are fwer boots; and thcrei'oro boots are more expensive. It is quito simplo when you know how it is done. DIRTY HAIR PADS. Ladies arc warned against wcarin ß hair pads not made of pure hair throngh--out Numbers of such on tho market arc stuffed with horso han , , wool, and vnrious rubbish liable to eet up skin dis<!,ises. Mr. Hendy, Hair Specialist, Dunlin, is solo proprietor of tho "Belrravia" Ilair Pad, guaranteed pure hair throughout, and perfectly sterilised. Every genuine pad bears his name. Ask vour draper for them and take no other Price, Is. each. Wholesale from Bing, Han-is iUid Co., Warehousemen, Wellington.—Advt 1