SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1083, 23 March 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mademoiselle Dolores. The visits of Mademoiselle Dolores-far too few for the pleasure which she brings with her—are events that aro alw ays looked forward to, not only for the delight which her singing never fails to give, but for her charming personality as well. Neither time nor distance seem to make any change in her, and it is no wonder that those who know her -intimately find it hard to part from her. In all probability it will be two years beforo she comes to Wellington again, but then, as Mdlle. Vaudour said, they have been to other countries in tending to be in them for about thrco months altogether, and have stayed seven, and as that is a very likely contingency wherever Dolores goes, it may well be more than two years before she is back again m New Zealand. . Australia and Mnoriland are countries which Mademoiselle Dolbrcs is very fond of visiting, and it is something like re.turning to her home when sho finds herself in either Sydney or Wellington. During her tour in the South Island, she visited several of the towns of the West Coast—towns which she had never before been in—and the coaching through the Otira and Buller Gorges, the_ scenery of which both sho and Mdile. Vaudour admired immensely, was a delightful and interesting experience. For the first time they both saw "Pelorus Jack" when crossing from Nelson to Blenheim, and tliey liatl been greatly entertained by his clever ways and his beauty. Quite probably Dolores was as much troubled over his reported death as were those to whom the sight of "Pelorus Jack" was of frequent occurrence. It was while 011 her way to the Christchurch station, intending to catch the train for Oamaru, where she was to sing that evening, that Mademoiselle met with tile cab accident about which the barest news was heard in Wellington. They had almost arrived at the station when, for some unaccountable reason, the horse suddenly fell, and Dolores and her friend were thrown heavily forward, she striking her face and shoulders against the front of the vehicle. It was. a very bruised and shaken Dolores that proceeded to Oamaru, and Mdlle. V'audour did her best while on tho way there to reduce the colour and .size of tho'bruieos with applications of hot water. At Oamaru there was a public reception by the Mayor, but such an accident as that made its own excuses from such a situation.""Mademoiselle, .though naturally ver v v.,m.ucjin,6lialsfin;/andr unstrung,' gave her concert that evening. In answer to the question as to whether she thought New Zealand audiences had a , discriminating -appreciation of good music,-Mademoiselle Dolores answered most emphatically in the affirmative. She thought that they had a keen appreciation of what was good—wonderful for so young a country, and for one so far away from musical centres. The programmes which she gives in New Zealand towns are programmes which she would not sing in some of the cities at Home, as, sho says, the audiences would fail in understanding and sympathy. Undoubtedly, however, people wero everywhere becoming more educated in musical matters, but they still needed to be protected from musical impostures. Wedding af Dalefield, On Wednesday, March 15, at tho Dalefield Methodist Church, the marriage was celebrated of Miss Annie Beatrice Tunnicliffei eldest daughter of Mr. Charles Tnnnicliffe, of Dalefield, to Mr. Albert -William.Saywell, eldest son of Mr. W. Savwell, of Matarawa. The ceremony was performed-.by the Rev. C, 11. Standage. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty white silk dress, with lace and pearl trimming, and wreath of orange blossoms, with a beautifully embroidered veil, the work of Mrs. C. Fairbrothcr, of Dalefield. She also wore the gift of the bridegroom—a handsome gold brooch—and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The two bridesmaids, Miss Ruby Tnnnicliffe, sister of the bride, and Miss Edith Saywell, sister of tho bridegroom, wore pretty pale blue frocks of mousselino de. soie,..'_trimmc.d with silk insertion, with white hats, and carried beautiful shower bouquets. They also wore gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. K. Saywell attended his brother as best man, while Mr. E. N. Tunnicliffe acted as groomsman. Mrs. G. Gordon presided at the organ, and played Mendelssohn's Wedding March as' tlie bridal party left the church. A reception was afterwards held at Treaton Holme, a largo number of relatives and friends being present, and the usual toasts were honoured. The bride wore a travelling costume of brown cloth, with a pretty brown hat to match. Man.v guests were also entertained in the evening at the home of the bride's parents. The, bridal banquets were made by Mrs. A. King, of Carterton. Palmerston Wedding. At' All Saints Church at Palmerston North yesterday Miss Caroline Fleming, third daughter of the late Mr. Tutal Fleming, vjas married to Mr. Keith Armstrong, the Rev. Mr- Kendrick being the officiating minister. Tho bride, who was given away by her brother," was attended by her sisters, Misses P. and R. Fleming as bridesmaids. Mr. W. P. Henderson was best man. First Chamber Concert. There is little doubt that the remainder of the Chamber Concerts given by Miss Beatrice Richmond, Miss Donaldson, and Mr. Frank Johnston will attract all those who are music-lovers in Wellington. It was a delightful concert last evening, and. with such musicians performing, deserved a crowded bouse. Perhaps the gem of the evening was Mendelssohn's Trio in D minor, and yet, thinking of the Andante con moto, Scherzo and Trio (Schubert), it is somewhat hard to decide. At any rate, one came away feeling that a most enjoyable evening had been spent, and that there were two more to come, in the not distant future. Among those present were MKs Mary Richmond, Miss E. Richmond, Dr!" Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Von Hnast, 'Mi.C: Phoebe Parsons. Mr. and Mrs. Wills, Mrs" Corliss, Mrs. Cachemailie, Mrs. 1). Findlay, Miss Barber, Miss Kane, and Miss Amy Kane. Miss R. Richmond, Mrs. Af. Richmond, Mrs. Montague, Mrs. F. Johnston.

Miss O. Lnnzley was a passenger from Svdnev vesterday by tho Manuka, and ne.tr Saturday her marriage to Mr. A. J. Anchor takes place at St. leiers Church. Mr. Auchcr is assistant stevedore for the New Zealand Shipping Company, and late second officer of the s.s. Pateena. Jjiss I,'insley i=s the guest of Mrs. ,T. E. Jelly, Oriental Bay.