SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 911, 2 September 1910, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Taradale, • An interesting wedding took placo iu All Saints' Church, Taradale, on luesday, when Miss Mary Shumack, third daughter of Mr. Peter Shumack, ol Queanbeyan, New South Wales, was married to Mr. James Whittle; of Taihape, brother of Mrs.' Hugh M'Donald, of Ttoseinount; Puketapu. The ceremony was perfonned by tho Rev. Mr. Davidson: The church was beautifully decorated by Mrs. T. H.Lowry, of Okawa. -The bride, who was given,-away .by Mr. Arthur Crcagh, wore a very pretty white muslin dress trimmed with insertion. and lace. She wore a wreath of' orango blossoms and veil, and carried a beautiful shower, bouquet. Miss Tui Rolls, Miss Mildred Kingby, and MissNorma Creagh attend.wl -,her ;..as bridesmaids,!", wearing pretty dresses.of floral muslin. Mr. T. Parker fulfilled the duties of best man, and Mr. T. Whittle acted as groomSDlan. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome gold brooch set with turquoises, and pearls, ■ and to. the bridesmaids he also presented gold brooches. After the ceremony a reception was held at .the home of.! Mrs. Hugh M'Donald, who,received • the guests wearing a handsome ■dress.of brown silk trimmed with insertion. Mr; and Mrs. Whittle .subsequently left by motor-car, amidst numerous wishes for their-,happiness from their :many. friends. :.. -..- . Women's Political Reform League. .'■'• A' meeting; of the Women's Political Reform League .was vheld in : Bpulcott Chambers last evening,, a number, of members ■ being" present. Mrs. Newman presided at-the.'meeting. . Mr.' James Allen, M.P.," delivered a very interesting epeech' upon defence-matters, :and there was no doubt but. that the, members of .the. league are deeply interested in a subject that. is-.so important to the Dominion. , A. considerable amount of business was transacted, and some new members • were, , ;elected* Mrsi Goring ■ Johnson, of. Palmerston North, Mrs. H. H. .Beetham, of Masterton, and Mrs. ,'and' Miss Peat went elected .honorary members.' ■ • ~ An-'WHorhe." : ; ; ; ,' : ',' / :""' : A':'yery..enjoyable reception was held by ;Mrs.-...Collins at her - home; in • Hobson Street ■yesterday v afternoon... Quantities ofbeautiful spring flowers were to. be seen_ . iii;the hall, ■ where; Mrs.. Collins received -.her"guests," in the drawing room,'and in the. dining room,where tea was laid. The purple r anemones, which, arranged in'sil- ' ver.: .bowls,,; decorated-the-tea-table," ..were simply exquisite..; Mrs. Collins wore,, a handspmeVdress-of'na'vy''blue ; spotted ..foulard. Miss Collins wore; a dress of iwhite- embroidered muslin. Among those present were Lady. Ward,.Mrs. ; A. Pearce, Mrs. Lan Duncan,-Mrs; Erl Johnson, Miss Coates, Mrs. Hwang, Mrs* M'Tavish, Mrs. Kane, 'Miss ■ Halse,,- Miss, Holmes, Mrs.' Wilford, -■■■ Mrs: Stafford, ,v Mrs. Mathew Holmes, Mrs. Boyd.Mrs. Ewen, Mrs. Ful/ton;" Mrs.;]?inch, Mrs. ; Brandon, Miss Brandon,' and Mrs. Larnach. .: Calve; Upon! Auckland.' • After , a'successful concert season ■ in Auckland; Madame .Calve and the 1 other' members of her, company left by the/Main Trunk express "■ for Wellington (writes our correspondent).■'. Prior to.. her':. departure, Madanie. Calve,, speaking :to a "Herald" reporter,, asked' him to Tell your people that I am'highly delighted wi-tlr the ten days I; have spent among, them , , and I. ; think: that; musically,' they'are extremely ! appreciative." _Speaking r of Auckland. Madame Calve said that >sho: was surprised to find .such a beautifully situated, city, in this-part of the .world. The.impression in Europe regarding New Zealand was that the Maoris were to.be seen in , theirs pas about, the. streets of the 'cities. She was, surprised. to . find a highly progressive'town, which compared very favourably with . any of the cities of tho older countries. i_Nature r she said, had been very lavish in-the. distribution of beautiful gifts to Auckland, and she re.ferred.in entMusiastip terms to the lovely harbour,; and beautiful scenic spots in close proximity to the city. "I am thoroughly, pleased with my stay here," said Madame Calve,; "and I am looking forward,, ivith pleasure:to the rest of my New Zealand tour." .-,-.- :" . The Victoria'league, ;',' .'' . » A meeting of the Executive Committee of; the Victoria League was held at Miss Coates's residence on Wednesday morning. In.the unavoidable absence of Lady Ward; Miss Coates, -vice ; president, occupied the chair. A'considerable amount of business was, transacted, 'and, various suggestions for interesting young .'members hi the League were , discussed, those brought forward by Mrs. Corliss-meeting with much approval. The second donation of ,£25 is to:be. paid for the upkeep of the League's child's cot air the hospital, but as none of the members of the League have ever used this cot, it was decided that the contribution should he discontinued after this 'year. ..<".- ';.•■■'•■. '~ A Surprise Party., ' A farewell surprise party was paid to Mr.; and Mrs. Irwin, of Victoria. Road, Kilbirnie, on Tnesday evening by a number of their friends upon the eve- of thoir departure for Wanganui, where Mr.-Ir-■'win," who.has been on the staff, of the AV'ellington Telegraph Office for.the past ten years,-'has..been "transferred, 't'ht. evening was a very enjoyable one. Many songs were sung and games were played. ■■■ Among the guests, were the Hamilton Scarlet Troubadours, who sang and rucited. .Others' who; contributed to tho programme were Miss Hazel AVilson;Mrs. Sargent,, and Messrs. Neilson and Monaglian. Mr. Irwin takes up his duties in Wahganui'next week.'. ■"■-:'■•• ■:'■■