SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1069, 7 March 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wellington Wedding. On February 22 a prettv wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church by Dr. Gibb, when Miss Agnes Magill, daughter of Mr. J. Magill, of Wellington, was married to Mr. E. H. Shearer .eldest son of Mr. R. Y. Shearer, of tho Lower Hutt. There were three. bridesmaids in attendance—Miss Ada Magill, sister of the bride,' and two little ones—Madge, sister of. the bridegroom, and Kathleen Hickcy. Tho bride's dress was of chiffon taffetas, and .laws, and the chief bridesmaid's of guipuro lace, with satin bands, and an over-dress- of muslin, and black picture hnt, trimmed with cerise. Her bouquet was 1 a rank one, which harmonised with the cerise trimming. Tho little maids wore muslin frocks trimmed with insertion, and pretty little satin bonnets, and carried crooks of pink sweet peas. _ About 70 guests were afterwards entertained at Godber's, Mrs. Magill receiving in a dress of black chiffon taffetas, and lace. Mr. and Mrs. R. 11. Shearer afterwards left by motor-car for the north. Their future home is to be at the Hutt. Palmerston Wedding. On Saturday afternoon ■ a pretty and quiet wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bowles, of Palmerston North when Mr. A. M. Smart, youngest son of Mr. D. Smart, of Levin, was married to Miss Cecilo May Wilton, fourth daughter of Mr. A. E. Wilton, of Levin. The bride was prettily dressed in cream embroidered mousseline de soio with veil and orango blossoms/ and was given away by her uncle, Mr. B. Bowles. Sho was attended by Miss Beryl Bowles as bridesmaid; who'' wore a pretty white dress and carried a beautiful bouquet. Mr. C. Lowe was tho best man. Mr. and Mrs. Smart will reside at Levin. A Farewell Tea. Yesterday afternoon a most enjoyablo farewell tea was given by Mrs. J. M. Clark for Mrs. de la Mare, who is leaving for England next Friday, via Sydney. The folding-doors between the diningroom and drawing-room were thrown open, and both rooms prettily arranged with flowers. Music and recitations helped to entertain those present, Mrs. Sutcliffe reciting, Miss Batten singing, and Miss M. Barber playing a pianoforte solo. Mrs. -Clark—wore a black silk-skirt-and-proUy-blue silk blouse, and Mrs. de la Maro was in a black lace frock, over white silk.'with a black and white bat. Some of those present weTe Mrs. Woodhouse. Mrs. M'Villy, Mrs.' Crichton, Mrs. and Miss Barber. Mrs. Kreeft. Mrs. Reading, Mrs. Sutcliffe. Mrs. C. Wilson. Mrs. A. Hamilton, and Miss Brown. Mrs. Clark was assisted in serving tea by her two daughters. The Reform League. The first meeting of the Women's Branch of the Reform League, for the current year was held last evening. There was a good attendance, and a lively interest was shown in tho • matters brought forward for discussion. In the course of a spirited address, the president, Mrs. (Dr.) Newman, impressed upon members the necessity for organisation in connection with tho forthcoming general elections, if they were to exercise that great influence which tho women of the community should exercise on public affairs. To be fully efficient, they roust spread the work of the league throughout the wholo city and suburbs, and work energetically and with enthusiasm for the cause of reform in tho conduct of public affairs. She suggested that as a" first step they should form branches in different narts of the city and suburb;. This suggestion was taken up with enthusiasm, and it was decided to form branches at' once at Island Bay, Johnsonville, Wadestown. and Karori. .It was resolved that in future meetings should be held on the first Monday in each month. Quito a number of new members were elected, and, judging bv the interest developed, this branch of the league is going to make itself a very live factor in local politics. Miss Peat was elected hon. secretary.

District Nursing Guild. The monthly meeting of the District Nursing Guild Committee was held yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. S. A. Rhodes, Lady'of the Order of St. John, presided. There were also presoiit: Mrs. BnlcombeBrown, Mrs. J. P. Luke, Mrs. W. B. Tripe, Mrs. Sefton Moorhouse, Mrs. A. A. Corrigau, Mrs. H. W. Preston, Miss M, E. Robieson, and Mrs. W..8. Fisher (hon. secretary). The senior miTSe submitted her usual report, which showed that ten additional patients had .been registered,seven were discharged, and one taken to tho general hosnital. The visits paid, dur; ing the month totalled 498. _ Gifts of food, old linen, etc., were received from Mesdames Moorhouse, Preston, Anderson, Hoare, M'Fntosh. Harper, Oldorly t Hislop, "A Friend," Gear Co., and "Pleiades." The committee acknowledge with grateful thanks the sum of £1 Is. from Mrs. David Anderson towards the fund.

Death of Mrs, Fernie. News was received in Wellington yesterday of the sudden death in 'Dune-din of Mrs. Fernie, wife of tho Rev. W. S. Fernie, of the Leith Street Congregational Church, Dnnedin. Mr. Fernie was in charge of the Congregational Church in Courtenay Place lor five years, and during that time his wife made numerous friends here. She has left a grown-up daughter, who was prominent in musical circles in Wellington. The Rev. J. R. Glasson will leave Wellington for Dunedin to-night to attend tho funei'aj.

Fcilding Notes, Mrs. H. Stewart is spending a few days in Wanganui. Mrs. Bruce (Cheltenham) and party have returned from Day's Bay. Mrs. Haggitt left on Thursday for a trip to England. Wednesday was a perfect day for the motor sports. The entries 'were very good, and some of the competitions caused a great deal of amusement. Among those attending were:—Mesdames Willis, Gorton (2), Redmovne. Lethbridgc, Cottrell, Levctt, Jacob, Willis (Bulls), Bayley, Wilson, Levin, Misses- Shannon, Prior, Tying, Walker. Bayley, M'Both, Levctt, and many others. Miss Anderson (Wanganui) is the guest of Mrs. M'Beth (Kimbolton). Miss Grut is visiting Mrs. C. Grut. Miss Walker has returned from Wellington.

Mrs. Francis Stevens and her niece, Miss Tibbits, from Melbourne, today for Rotorua and Auckland. They intend to be away for a month for health reasons. Miss Webb was a passenger from Nclsou by tho Mapourika on Sunday. Miss Alice Macandrow, who has been visiting relations in tho south, arrived in Wellington by the Maori on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Zachariah left Wellington yesterday morning for New Plymouth. After a fortnight spent there they will leave for their future home in Hawera. The Victoria Leaguo in Auckland has undertaken to welcome and entertain the members of Dr. Harriss's Sheffield Choir in June next. On Friday, in Auckland, Dr. and Mrs. Parkes entertained the visiting doctors who have been attending the medical conference, and their, wives, at an "at home," and on Saturday a picnic was to be held at Motutapu, at which they would be the guests of Mrs. Keid. Mr., Mrs-, and Miss Dolainore, Christchurch, who have been the guests of Mrs. Keane for a few days, sailed by the Kaipara for England yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Moore and Miss Moore (Hawke's Bay) are passenger? by the Kaipara for England. Mrs. W. H. Barnicoat (Wanganui) is leaving very shortly on a visit to, England. Miss Wheeler returned to Wellington on Saturday from a visit to'Mt. Cook. Mrs. Butterworth, who has been spending some days in Wellington,' returned to Dunedin by tho Maori last night. ' Mrs. Chnffoy (Hataitai). accompanied by her. sister, Mrs. Batchelor, goes to Dunedin early this week. A musical evening is to be held at the Arts Club on .Thursday evening, March 16, at which Mr. Killick and Mr. Hackworth will be the guests of honour. Miss A. Smith (New Plymouth) is staying at the Windsor Hotel. Mrs. Hunter Brown (Nelson) is a visitor to Wellington. Mrs. and Miss Speedy, of Herbertville. are in town and are staying at the Hotel Windsor. Miss Wiley (Hunterville) is a visitor to town and is staying at tho Hotel Windsor. ' Mr. aud Mrs. Etherington have .been spending a few days in Palmerston. Mrs. Etherington, as. Miss Winnie Gullett, was well known in Sydney as the daughter of tho late editor of tho "Sydney Morning Herald" and tho "Sydney Daily Telegraph." Mme. Clara Butt, when visiting Berlin, had tho honour of singing before the ftorman Emoress. Her Majesty sent Fraulein Y. Gersdorf to Mine. Butt with a diamond brooch and a message to the effect that she had not forgotten how she enjoyed her singing fourteen years ago. Tho next day the Kaiserin invited tho distinguished artist to take tea at tho Royal Palacp. Potsdam. There she sang lieder by Schubert and Brahms, and by special request Dr. Cowen's "Light in Darkn»ss" and Sullivan's "Lost Chord." The Empress gave her a signed ■ photograph. Miss :Kato- Stewart,' of the Longer Dress-cutting School, draws the attention of the ladies of the Hutt to her advertisement regarding the dressmaking class ■at theTotfiK Hair' Building on Wednesday afternoon, March 8, from 3 to 5 p.m.