SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1128, 16 May 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Home Industries. It is interesting to learn that a home industries section has been formed in connection with the Exhibition which is so shortly to be opened in It comprises needlework ot all desciptions, carving, cooking, art in all its branches, and many other subjects in which women are interested. H""' 1 !" also may bo represented by their woi , quite apart from that sent in by the Technical School. Three largo sections on the top of the main Exhibition building have been set aside for the housing ot the exhibits, and a room is also to Ue placed at the disposal of the committee, furnished as a bedroom, in which demonstrations of home nursing will be given a certain number of times a week. No entry fees arc to be charged, and prizes and' certificates will be awarded to those who scud in tia best exhibits. The Ladies' Committee in charge of the arrangements are Mesdames Balbnger, J. 1 . Luke, Bull, Partridge, Seaton, and Mi.« Bardie Shaw. Thoso who are anxious of obtaining information concerning the inilusiries bv which they wish to be represented should apply to anv one of the committee memb?rs, or to Mr. Allen, nv the Norwich Insurance Buildings. Miss Mina Ward (Nelson) is the guest of Mrs. G. B. Dall, Kelburno. Dr. and Mrs. Tonus and their children left Wellington yesterday for Au?k!«nii, where they join the Kia Ora for Eng.aiu.. Mr. and Mrs. Birkett are leaving by the Kin Ora from Auckland on a visit to England. The many friends of Miss Vera Dall, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. 13. Dall, will bo interested to learn that her marriage to Dr, A. R. Andrews took place at Barbadoes on April IS. Dr. and Mrs. Andrews afterwards lett tor South America. Miss Jessie 1 Luke, daughter of Mrs. W. Luke, leaves for England on Thursday, where her marriage with Mr. Storr, torniorlv of Wellington, will take place. Her future home will be in America. A vcrv pleasant evening was spent at the, Women's Students' Hostel last indav, when a number of friends of the students were entertained with various progressive games, concluding with dancing." The "common room" and the diningroom had been prettily decorated for tho occasion with holly, autumn foliage and chrysanthemums. Mrs. Gill and Mrs. Thornton were the hostesses. A pretty wedding was celebrated in Napier last Thursday, when Miss Dorothy Mary Evans, third daughter of Mrs. L. L Evans,.was married to Mr. Joseph ..U. Sinden, of Napier. The bride wore a very pTetty cream frock, with the usual veil and orange blossoms, and was attended by her sister. Miss Rosie Evans, who wore a blue silk frock with a hat to match, and carried a lovely showerbouquet. Mr. P. O'Connor was best man; and the Rev. Father 0 Connor was the officiating clergyman. Mr. and Mrs. Newton King are visitors to Wellington. The nurses' ball, which takes place in the Town Hall to-morrow evening,- promises to be a great success. lickets have sold very freely, and the nurses themselves are sparing no trouble _ to make the function a thoroughly enjoyable affair. ' Mr. and Mrs. Joliffe and their family are spending a few days at Kaitoke. Mrs. Godley returned with General Godley to Wellington yesterday from a visit to Taranaki. Mr. and Mrs. Banks, Kiwitea (Feilding), motored down on Saturday, and are spending a few days in Featherston. Mrs. Rolleston, Hair Specialist, secured when in England and America all the Latest Appliances for Hair and Foco treatments. Shampooing, Hairdrcssing taught, Electrolysis. Diploma U.S.A. Only address: 256 Lambton Quay. Tel. 1-1599.—Ad vt. i Hubby—"You don't know how brave 1 ' was while you were away in the country, Helen. Why, once I heard a burglar in the dead of the night, and went down to the basement three steps at a time." Wifej—"Kr, where was he—on the roof, George?" CHARACTER IN HAIR. Your hair, to a largo extent, betrays v nur character and your position, as well „s your taste. You need not fear tho ?p%t if y°u- aro using tho right preparations, so many not knowing what is h "right thing to do should write in the first instance tor book and price Jist. U possible, call and see the latest hair •oc-ciality work. • Hair-dressing taught, shampooteK. manicuring electrolysis fnainlcss and permanent) face massage. Til cases diagnosed promptly. All clients (aught their own home treatment also (a?e massage. MISS MILSOM. kings Chambers. Wellington, telephone. 811. They who do not believe that character can bo told from handwriting have evidently never heard handwriting read aloud in a'breach of promise suit. Floral Tributes.-Gifts of rare and choico Flowers are always acceptable for friends or relatives. Designed and arranged artistic emblems are always to bo seen at MISS MURRAY'S, Vice-Regal Florist, 3G Willis Street. Tel. 26a. Wedding Bouquets and Designs sent to any part of. Dominion.—Advt. "There's a man to sea you, sir, with two wooden legs." "Tell him wo don't want any."