SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1048, 10 February 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Fashionable Wedding in-New York. A Press Associe.tion cablegram states:— Baron Dccies was married to Miss Helen Gould at St. Bartholomew's Church, New York. Leaders of American and English societv crowded tho church. Tho edifice' had been' converted into a conservatory of rare tropical plants. Earl Percy (son and heir of the Duke.of Northumberland) and Lord Canwys acted as ushers., There were six bridesmaids. Lord Alastair'Graham (a son of the Duke of Montrose)'vras b?st man.' The bride woro white duchesso satin, overlaid with Silver ro;es and embroidery. ' The gown had a court train. A double-ring service was, performed. Miss Helen Miller Gould is tho third daughter of Mr. Jay Gould, tho American multi-millionaire." She was barn iu 1868. Her only sister married the Count de Castcllatie' in 1895, was divorced in 1900, and two years later married the Princo' de Sagan. Lord Dccies is the fifth baron of the line, and is, a major in tho 7th Hnssnrs. He is two years older than his bride. ■ He has served in Matabelc, in the Boer War. nnd in Somaliland. He succeeded his brother last year. A Wellington Wedrling... . :, :, ';/.', A very pretty wedding took place at tho ; . .Vivian" Street Baptist Churoh «n Wednesday afternoon, when' Mr. Albert E. Shakes, accountant, of Robert* .-Martin,. Limited, second son of Mr. 'James Shakes, of Wellington, was married to' Miss Kitty Brom'ner, of Duncdin, the, Rev.. J. J. North officiating. The bride, who was sivsn away by Mr.- John Ings, of Duncdin,' ". woro a handsome frock of satin chnrmeuso, with the customary veil and orange blossoms. She Carried a;,bcautifnl shower'bouquet of cream swe?t. : peas and maidenhair fern. Thero were three bridesmaids. ' Miss 'J.ily Breinner. (sister of the bride) and Miss Lily Shakes (sister of'the bridegroom) woro prettv cream ■frocks, with, hats of drawn net wreathed with flowers and little Miss Bell woro a cream silk frock and carried a basket ofjjpwers. Mr. best man; and Mr. Harry G." Shakes' as groomsman. A reception was, afterwards held at-Scott's rooms. . .'""" ►'i'*'"-' '•> \."-' "C' "'•* "'"' : ■ ;? ,•'-•. -.•? Yesterday morning> the marriage, of Miss .Hunt.; daughter :of Mr.' Hunt, of Karori, and of Mr. T. Fitzgerald, sou'of Mrs. W... Fitzgerald, was celebrated, the Rev.f Mr. Jlansell,'of Karori, performing, the ceremony. Miss Bee Fitzgerald wa,' the bridesmaid,- and tho best man Mr. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald left by motor-enr'for the north. Their future home .will be in Kimbolton. ■ . Wedding at Mangamahoe. •'''■''' ~ A wedding was celebrated orf Tuesday at-the Mangamahoe Church, when Miss Maria Elizabeth Kettelty, second daughter of Mr. W. Kettelty, was married to Mr. J. P. Larsen, sixth son of tho lato Mr. P. Larsen, •of Mnuriccville, and late of the Mastorton Post Office. The bride, who was given away by.Jlr. Piercy, wore a-frock of cream silk taffetas and the customary, wreath and veil. Miss Daisy Kettelty attended her as bridesmaid, and Mr. Walter Larsen acted as best man. A reception was nfterwar'ds held at the home of Mrs. W. Natiou, sister of the bridegroom, y '•■■■•. Mr. Hugh.Ward to the Rescue. Mr. Hugh' Ward, who with his company did such magnificeut work in connection with the Children's Hospital movement, is again assisting in anotherliospitnl campaign. According to a Melbourne paper an interesting and attractive musical and theatrical malineo is being organised by tho Misses Austin in aid of St. Vincent's Hospital.' Mr., Hugh.-Ward has lent tho Palaco Theatre, for the occasion (February 11),, and a special feature of the entertainment will ho tho "Pierrot Minstrels." Taking part in this particular "turn" are' Mrs. Hugh Ward, Mr. Lawrenco Godfrey Smith, Miss Lily Titherndge (Mrs. Rnowlcs), Miss Aggio Thorno (Mrs. A. Deering), Mr. 31'Keown, Mr. Rolfe,. Mr. ; Arthur O'Connor, ■ Mrs. Herbert Marks, Mrs. Frank BrowiCMr. W. Blnxlnnd, Miss P. Alston, nnd Miss Daisy Wills Allen. A little play is to be produced.in which Mr. Sydney Stirling will take Hie leading part. Mr. Stirling is stage manager of tho piece. -, Makura'Croquet C : ub. As ideal weather for croquet has prevailed' during tb6 past few weeks, the lawns of tho Makura Club have been much used, and have invariably presented a gay and animolcd appearance (writes our Gnymouth correspondent). The entries for tho various competitions, though not. as large as expected,' were quite satisfactory, the. games were all well contested, sovcral most exciting finishes taking place. In the first round of tho senior division, Mcsdames Benzoni and Harley beat /Mcsdames T. Thomas nnd Reynolds; Jit's. Carter and Miss Kettlo defeated Mrs. Skoglnnd and . Miss V. Kettle i whilst Mcsdames Shallcrass nnd Spcnce had to yield to tho superior play of Mrs. Thomns and Miss Broad. In tho •econd round, Mcsdames Bonzoni and Harley: proved too good for .Mcsdames Lindop and MTvcnzic, and Jlrs. Carter and Miss Kettle nofcated Mrs. E. : Thoraas and Miss Broad. Tho final round was won by Mcsdanics Benzoni and Harley,-who snowed most consistently good form right through tho compatitions, and whoss success was deccfvedly popular. ' • ■-.-•- - - In tho first round of tho junior division, Mrs. Tcnnent and Miss Blair woro beaten by Mcsdames Kettlo nnd Duncan, but in the second round these ladies met more than their match in Mcsdames Parkinson and- Fricker. The final was won by Mesdames Fricker and Parkinson, who thus secured the trophies presented by (he club. . On Wednesday next tho championship matches for both divisions .will begin, and a lnrgo nuihber of entries nnd some, excellent contests are anticipated.

Miss Day's Frocks in "Mr. Precdy and the Countess." It seems a great pilv that "Mr. Precdy and tho Countess" should only hnvo been played the'ono.night in'Wellington,-as it is n clever play. Tho frocks worn by Miss Ueatrico Day were bonutifur anil extremely graceful. Thero was not tho flightest' suggestion of tho hobble skirt in iuy of them. In tho curtain-raiser, "Slippery Jim," with which the evening opened, slio wore an oyster-coloured frock of charmeuso satin, in tho front ol which was a panel of oxrmisito embroidery—groups of I'rineo of Wales feathers, designed in dull blue and palest old roso colours,-nnd .outlined in silver soquins, forming tho motif. This embroidery was also continued nil round-the heni of tho skirt. In tho first act of "Mr. Preedy and the Countess," Miss Day wore , a while sergo costume with a collar and vest of white net beautifully embroidered, with marguerites outlined in gold. Under the Httlo high-waisted coat she had on a wide high-wniited belt of'gold braid. Later in the play she woro over this a tussoro motoring cloak with powder bluo. buttons and a most • becoming motor bonnet with strings and veil of the saino colour. In tho second act sho appeared in a tunic dress of apricot coloured ninon trimmed with encircling bands of deep apricot satin, broad on tho skirt and becoming narrower as they nrocecded un the body. Dtfivn tho back of the dress was a broad panel of tho tatin, while vest, collar, and sleeves were of gold net. A jet and gold ornament worn on one fide" finished the bodice. With this sho woro a black 'bit-.trimmed with apricot feathers., The dress in which Jfifs Day appeared in the last act was particularly gorgeous and beautiful. It was of opnle green charmcuso satin with a pointed tunic overdress.of gold tissue, bordered with a conventional design of ombessed silver, lilies and edged with a deep gold bugle fringe. It was caught un at each opening with largo apple green" and gold rosettos.,'Tlw bodico was of gold tissue, with .touches of the silver embossed embroidery and with gold buglo fringed sleeves. Rosettes of green gave a finishinif touch.. The wrap she wore with this later on was a most esnnisito garment .of apple green Liberty silk, falling in classic folds, while dbw-ii tho back of it was a design of large sprays.of golden wheat ears. Miss Day was presented with .three most lovely, bouquets a basket of flowers. Dolly Castles, in Pantomime. Miss Dolly Castles made her "appearance in the unaccustomed role of principal boy. in the Drury Lane Pantomimd of "Jack and tho Beanstalk"'at Christmas,, and, judging by the criticisms, was most,J successful. This is not the first time an Australian actress has taken a leading part in the premier pantomime of the metropolis. Nellie Stewart made a memorable appearance as principal boy in the pantomimo of ISSS. But Mis*' Dolly has been essaying an entirely new task. With* the exception, of tho Britannia Theatre, Hoxton, which holds about 6000 people,. Drury Lane is tho largest theatre in London. On the Monday night some 50(10 ' people wcro spatod within its walls. Dolly Castles in a petito woman, and it would hovo been strange if sho had not found n difficulty in filling the huge house. With this reservation, Miss Dolly's first 1 appearance at Drury Lnnow-as a;'complete- success. The "Morniim Post'? critic describes' her as "a most taking-.Tack—a blend of Pauline Chase and Mario George, though scarcely- sharing v Miss-.f George's power- of dilfusiniT her innocent charm over a bife hon'seMike'-Drury; Lane." The "Telegraph" writes of her as "tho- most gnllant and handsome.'.:of "lads"; .• tho "Evening News": "As most winsome andsprightly";' and the "Pall Mall." as *'V*ry pretty, and vivacious." The "Standard" critic indulges in—the following.rhapsody:—"Jack is Miss Dolly Castles, the most'delightful of Jacks.'' Jack;, the Boy Scout, is the dearest of chans, and, nfterwnrds, as our hero, ho is full, of the, highest spirits. Ho is always in earnest! lip dances arid "sings with tremendous go,nnd never a traco of effort: ho is most personable and charming altogether." tho Garden Fete. •'••-■ » Given • fins' weather. on'. Saturdny tho garden fete to be held at "Kennowav" for the benefit of the. S.P.H.W. and C. shonld.be n great success.. Prires ilhd gifts have been', most liberally donated and " already the, greatest interest ik being displayed in the baby show.!"jAt any rat<K.nine of, tho babies.'coinpfttiug: in tho tbaby show will be pVizerwiuncrS.' for nine -prizes have been donated.' Mrs.'. Winder is giving ono for the . yonh(rest ehild,' so youth is no barrier. Mellin's Food. Companv have ftlso given a trophy for the best ;baby. . Entries must be.received'for the competition' lnstrwrtn '2.30 and 3 p.m., and. a ehargo of Gd. is to ho made for each child; .'; •Tho marriage of Miss Vera Avpi-v■>. Mr. Harold Williams will take placo at St. John's Church on Wednesday; February. 15. ' . - ■Miss Dorothy Buckley has left Wellington for Christchurch, and has become a probationer in the Christchurch Hospital. The engagement is announced of Miss" Phyllis Cowie, of Knrori.to Mr. Hubert CMdwell, also of Knrori. Miss Doris' Roy has returned to Wellington from a visit to friends in Blenheim nud is staying with relatives beforo proceeding lo her homo in New Plymouth. Miss j Jamieson, assistant at tho Reikornngi School, has tendered her resignation. •.';' During her stay in the' district she has proved capable nnd obliging, nnd in social circles will'be greatly missed.— Otnki correspondent. . A large farewell lea was giv'on by Mrs. Walters, of Carterton on Wednesday in .Messrs. Kirkcaldie's tea-rcoms for her sisters and romo friends .wlio left for England by the Turakina tho next day. Mrs. Mackay, formerly of tho "New Zealand Times," 1 is visiting Wellington and lias been entertained at various teas given !'i her honour. ' The Rey. W. Sedgwick, of Christchurch, and -Mrs. Sedgwick, are visitors to Wellington.- • - ■-.- - - ■ • Tho Rev. Watson, 'of Mnsterton, and Mrs.' Watson, aro spending some little timo at Plimmcrton. Miss V. E. Field, of Nelson, who has been attending the Medical School of tho Otago University for somo time, is leaving by the P. and O. steamer Macedonia on Wednesday for England to continue her studies. . Tho Houso Committee of the Y.W.C.A. is inviting the public to help in tho furnishing* of their new hostel, G M'Donnld. Crescent. As-tho object is to give the business young women of Wellington a good home and a Christian influence at a nominal ehargo. and to look after girls passing -through our city, the committee feels sure"lhat the public will not bo appealed to in- vain to afsist in this worthy object. Tho hostel will be opened by tho Mayoress at 3 o'clock to-day. Those who havo had tickets lo dispose of In connection with the recent entertainment are requested to bring their takings nnd remaining tickets to tho hostel on Fri. day. . , . . ■ ' . .