SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 832, 2 June 1910, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Wellington Wedding. Yesterday afternoon a pretty but quiet wedding of interest to West Coast residents took place at St. Mark's Church, the Rev. C. E. Tobin officiating, when Miss Elizabeth Bouthan, eldest daughter of Mr. George Kouthan, of Waimea, Westland, was married to Mr. William. M'Artney, of Wellington. The bride, who was given away by an old friend of her father's, Mr. R. C. J. Taylor, of β-ose-. aeath, wore a tailor-made costume of Yieus rose with a large mushroom hat to match trimmed with fur and berries. She was -attended by her sister, Miss Lucy Bouthan, who wore a cinnamon brown costume, and pale'blue hat trimmed with brown. Both bride and bridesmaid carried white prayer-books instead of the usual bouquets. Mr. Leslie Page was best man. After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom, with their immediate relatives and friends, were entertained at the Tiffin tearooms, .where the tables were decorated with chrysanthemums, . anemones, trails of ivy, ,and later on Mr. and Mrs. M'Artney left by train for the north. Among the many beautiful presents received were a silver . afternoon tea service from the employees of Messrs. G. Winder, a handsome travelling rug from the firm, and a dressing-case with silver fittings from Messrs. C. Adams and Co., ■where the bride until recently was head milliner. : . Feilding Weddings. . A wedding whicli created great interest took place ■ yesterday at St. Bridget's Church, Feilding, when Miss Margaret O'Neill, daughter of Mr. T. O'Neill, of Feilding,! was married to Mr. Herbert Carden Watson, •o£ Wellington. The bride, who was given away by her- father, wore a robe of cream satin charmeuse with transparent sleeves and yoke, the skirt being canght .up at intervals with pearls and sprays of lilies of the valley. She also wore a handsome Limerick lace veil and orange blossoms, and carried a magnificent bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride was attended by three bridesmaids, Misses Agnes and Nell O'Neill (sisters) and Miss Annie Sullivan, of Wellington. Each wore shell pink satin charmeuse and wreaths of apple blossom on the hair.' They also wore earrings and necklaces of pearls, the gifts of the bridegroom, and carried bouquets of apple blossoms. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Tom O'Neill j>s best man, and Mr. Terence O'Neill as groomsman. "The bride's mother was handsomely gowned in black corded silk.. Miss Mary O'Neill wore pale blue pastel doth, a large black beaver hat, with white fox furs. Miss Elliott (cousin of the bridegroom) wore , a cinnamon brown costume and brown hat. A number of friends of both bride and bridegroom came from Wellington and "vFanganui to' be present at the weuding. After the ceremony the guests' * were cntcrtnined by Mr. and Mrs. O'Neill. The bride and bridegroom afterwards left for the north, the bride wearing ■ a saxe blue Russian costume, a hat of tagel straw, wreathed with chrysanthemums, and a very handeome set of black fox furs, the gift of the groom. ■: ■ ' Yesterday morning, Mr. Peter Hennessey, late of Otago, was married to Miss Margaret Waddington, fourth daughter of Mrs. Waddington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Geo. Budd. The bride wore a brown costume, with strawberry hat. Little Miss Rita Brock was; the bridesmaid. The best man was Mr.'.George Roberts. Mr. Hennessey presented his bride with a crescent brooch set with rubies and diamonds, and the bridesmaid ■ received a gold brooch. A Wellington Singer, Miss Lillian Irvine, who is one of the chorus in the Grand Opera .Company, left Wellington rather more, than two years ago-to continue her musical studies in' Australia or England, after giving a series of concerts in and around Wellington, at which she created a very'favourable impression. Perhaps she would have gone to England had she' not soon after reaching Melbourne gained a scholarship which gave her a year at the Conservatorium in Bendigo, where Miss Amy Castles had studied for seveu years.' The course, which is a comprehensive one, includes three languages, and the pupils periodically give performances of different operas. After her year there, Miss Irvine won a scholarship open to pupils .of the Conservatorium only, and the following year she woe it again. She did cot take advantage of the third year's scholarship, however.. She has had wide and thorough teaching, and in the operatic performances she had taken, the leading parts, Marguerite, Gilda, and others, and she now wanted professional- experience, so she applied to Mr. Williamson for engagement for musical comedy, and it was while waiting for an opening that Mr. Williamson, who had experienced some difficulty in obtaining the required number, for his chorus, asked Miss Irvine if she would join it. It was, of course, an excellent opportunity 'for gaining experience, and Miss Irvine is interested in the work, but she cherishes the hope of going to England next year, a hope in which Miss Ada Crossley, has encouraged her. ;'..■. The Convalescent Home. A meeting of the Convalescent. Home trustees was held yesterday at the homo of the president, Mrs. Newman, ■ when there were present, Mrs. Newman, in the chair, • Mesdames Moorehouse, Brandon, I'earce, West, Knowles, Barron (treasurer), and Miss Coates, and Miss E. Nathan (secretary). The matron reported that seventeen patients had been admitted during the month, and sixteen discharged. Gifts from Mesdames Moorhouse, W. Nathan, 'Fell, Barron, and Snaddon, ond the Kai Ora Centre of the Girls' Realm Guild were acknowledged with thanks, as well as a bundle of useful clothing from the l'wo-gaiment Society, a gift which is especially welcome now that the homo is so full. A Bridge Party. On Tuesday evening a very enjoyable bridge party was given by Mrs. Francis Stevens, at her home at Oriental Bay. The rooms were beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums and other flowers. After -bridge the evening was devoted to music, Mrs. iJambridgo, who is an accomplished musician, delighting tho guest-S with her piano playing; and Mrs. Willie Stevens singing several songs charmingly. Mrs. Stevens received in a dress of black broche, handsomely trimmed with'jet. Among other guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Bretherton, Mrs. and Miss Charlesworth, Mr., Mrs. end Miss Bambridge, Mrs. and Miss Hurley, Mr. and Mrs. W. Stevens, and lir. Miller.

Obituary. News of the death at Wellington of Mrs. Emily Hayner, which occurred today, writes our Mastertou correspondent, was received with gcueral regret in llasterton. Mrs. Kayner, who was twice married, came to this township with her first husband (late Mr. J. H. Corbott) over thirty years ago. She always took t-rciit interest in social matters, and was highly respected by a wide circle of friends. The funeral will take place in Mastertcn. Mrs. Elizabeth. Ryan, nn old ond respected resident of Wellington, died at her home in Bolton Street on Tuesday at the age of 74. The late Mr. Daniel Ryan, her husband, who was one of Wellington's early settlers, died some years ago, Mr. Daniel Ryan, chief clerk of the Huddart-Parker Company in Wellington, is one of the deceased lady's sons. Mrs. H. D. Crawford is visiting friends in Hastings. Sir William and Lady Steward arrived fronr'the south by the Moana-yesterday. Invitations, have been issued to the marriage of Miss Henrietta Roscoe to Mr. Gerald Lyon, which is to take place at the Congregational Church, Constable Street, on. Wednesday, June 2. Last evening Mrs. Coull gave.a musical evening as a farewell for Miss -Harty, who has been her guest for the past fortnight, and returns to Dunedin to-morrow. Ambng others present were Misses Lambert, Tewsloy, and Ross. ■ Miss Jenkins, of Landswood, Marton, is paying a round of visits in Wellington, and is at present the guest of Mrs. Anielius Smith, Island Bay. Miss Muriel Matters, the Australian Suffragette who has been doing so many startling things in political circles in England, such as addressing the House of Commons whilst chained to the grille, and attempting a landing on the Houses of Parliament from Spencer's airship at the- opening ,of the last Parliament, is visiting her native land. She is now in Perth, and will commence a lecturing tour of the Eastern States this month.

Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Parker,. daughter of Mr. Robert Parker, to Mr. E. Richardson, youngest son of the Hon. E. Richardson.

Miss Joan Hislop leaves next week for a trip to Sydney. •

Yesterday afternoon Miss Lillian Irvine was the guest of honour at a very pleasant little tea given by Miss Buller, at her home in Mount Street, when some of her old Wellington friends had the pleasure of meeting the yemng singer.

Our Wanganui correspondent states that Mr. E. D. Hoben, of Palmerston North, was quietly married yesterday at St. Mary's Church to Miss C. CrichtonImrie, of Wanganui, who has just returned from a several months' stay in Australia.

Among the guests at the Hotel Bristol are Mr. and Mrs. C. Page, 'of 'Boston. Mr. Page was formerly manager of the advertising department of the "Boston Herald," and is now a member of the firm of Messrs. Page and Co., publishers, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Page have been travelling through the colonies on account of Mrs. Pago's health, and it is not improbable that they will make Wellington their permanent home.

On Tuesday evening, Mrs. Schoch, official visitor to the Mental Hospital at Porirua, took a concert party out to the institution and gave an enjoyable entertainnient before the patients. . The party included Mrs. McLaren, Miss Lennox, and Messrs. M'Cormish, Carr, Perry, and Wiggins. The visitors were heartily thanked at the close of the concert.