SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1148, 8 June 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at the Synagogue. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the I Synngoguo yesterday afternoon, when Miss Beatrice Morris, youngest daughter of Mrs. Amelia Morns, of Abel Smith Street, Wellington, was married to Mr. John Cioldstone, late of Budapest, and now of - Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Van Staveren, in the presence of many friends and relatives. The bride was given away bv her mother, Mrs. and by her brother, Mr. J. Morris, and the bridegroom by Mr. and Airs. 1. Solomon. Tito canopy under which the bridal party stood was supported by Mr. Leonard Morris (brother of the bride), Sir. Saul Solomon, Mr. J". Davis, and Mr. I. Davis. The bride wore a very pretty trained gown of cream charmeuse, with transparent yoke, and sleeves of cream tucked net, and corsage trimmed with lace and silver motifs. The skirt opened in polonaise fashion over an underskirt of cream lace, with silver motifs finishing the corners and train. She wore a coronet of. orange blossoms, and a long tulle veil, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of Marechal- Neil roses, freesias, and maidenhair fern, fastened with tulle- streamers. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Hannah Solomon and. Miss Jidda Green (niece of tha bride), both wearing pretty, cream silk frocks trimmed with lacej the former wearing a cream tulle bonnet, and the latter a cream hat trimmed with cream fur and Indian silk. They carried posy bouquets of exquisitely-shaded pink roses and white chrysanthemums, with autumn foliage. The bride's present from the bridegroom was a diamond and pearl pendant, and to tho bridesmaids were given gold and pearl sprays. Mrs. Morris woro a dress of heliotrope ohurmeuse, trimmed with black lace and jet ornaments, and with yoke and half eleeves of cream tucked net. A large black velvet hat, trimmed with ostrich plumes fastened with a buckle, was also', worn. Her bouquet was of mauve anemones and autumn leaves. Mrs. Solomon was in a green charmeuse frock, with laco yoke and Oriental embroideries, and a large black hat with black ostrich feathers and jet buckles. She carried a bouquet of violets, maidenhair fern, and autumn leaves. A reception was afterwards held at the home of tho bride's mother, where. the rooms,- one of which was sot asid-e for tho large display of present;;,. were, prettily arranged with flowers.' the relatives present were: Mrs. S. Green (sister of the wearing a iiavy blue costume and grey and emerald toque, and carryinjf ,a bouquet' of violets and autumn leaves; Mrs] H. Morris (Hawera), in a grey tailor-made costume, and black picture hat; Mrs. H. Morris (Wellington) in a navy blue costume and mauve hat with ostrich plumes. Another guest was Mrs.. Parata, in a pretty costume and sealskin stole and toque. The bride's travelling costume was of navy blue, a black velvet hat with white ostrich plumes, and fox furs. St. Andrew's Sale of Work. Owing to tho unavoidable absence of the Mayor, Mr. AVilford, through sickness,' the sale of work held in connection with St. Andrew's Church was opened . yesterday. in the schoolroom by Mr. William Ailan. Tho proceeds of the sale aro to be devoted towards the funds of tho Presbyterian Orphanage, and also towards various Church purposes, and judging by tho business which was transacted yesterday afternoon and evening, they should benefit in a satisfactory manner. Probably the sale is one of tho largest which has yet been held in connection with tha Church, and quantities ■ of most desirable articles were to be seen on all sides. The room had been hung with flags, and lycopodium trails decorated the sides and tops of.the stalls. The latter were presided over by tho following ladies:—Guild stall, Mesdames Gibson Smith, M'Eldowney, Blackwood, M'Leod, and Windsor; baby clothes'stall, Mrs. H. Hall, Miss Archibald, and Miss Young; sweet stall, Mrs. .Begg, Miss Logan, and Miss M'Eldowney; produce stall, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Davidson; flower stall, Miss Lambert, Miss Scott, and Mrs: Holmes; handkerchief stall, Mrs. C. R.' Smith and Miss Barry; Evening Guild stall, Miss Blackwood, Miss Williamson, and Miss Kerr; Christmas Tree, Miss M'Eldowney, Miss Smith,- and Miss Sievwright; tea-room, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Shearer, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Leatham, and several 'assistants. In the evening musical items, spelling bees (with tho Rev. Gibson Smith as judge), and various side-shows entertained those present. The sale of work will bo continued this afternoon and evening. A special programme of amusements has been arranged for tho latter time, a dialogue being given, and music and recitations. Among tho performers is Mr. A. Newton. A Pupils' Concert. A most enjoyable pupils' concert, under tho management of Mrs. Ernest H. Queree, assisted by Mr. J- M. Clark, was given in the Houlcott Chambers last evening, a very large number of guests being present. A feature of the evening was tho Song Cycle, "Capture Memories" (Nevin), arranged for baritone, quartet, and reader, the baritone being Mr. Frank Charlton, the quartet the Misses Queree, Simpson, and Messrs. Leslie Hill and Charlton, and the reader being Mr. J. M. Clark. Miss -Ruth Simpson, m the son", "0 Drv Those Tears (del Riogo), Mr." Frank Charlton in the aria from "Dinorali," and Mr. Leslie Hill ,in The Bosnry" also gave great pleasure to tho audience. There were juvenile pupils as well as senior ones, and all acquitted, themselves exceedingly well. Other contributors to the programme were: The Mioses Harris. Rene Qiicerre, Ida tieddps, Messrs. Thco Queree, 1. Howsc, J. Spotswood, and W. Cooper, with songs each; vocal duets were given by the Mis-*S R. Queree and Simpson, and iU ss :B. Ouorra and Mr. Ilowse; quartet by I mh' students, and piano solos by Jhss : Doris Seaton. Miss Rm Van Staieiwi, | and Master Wilfred Batten.

Britannia and Her Daughters,

The production of "Britannia and Her Daughters" in the King George Theatre, Lower llutt, Inst evening, by local amateur?, attracted an audience of bet'iveen GOO and 700.

The performance is the best of this nature that has been given in the new theatre. The cantata went wit'h a great swing from the rise to fall of the curtain, and many reappearances were demanded. The. star feature was undoubtedly Canada paying homage to Britannia, the leading part' being well sustained by Miss Elsie Corriek, who is the possessor of a very sweet voice. She was capably supported by Mr. M'Caw (farmer), Mr. G. Hendry (lumberer), Mr. J. E. Lees (fisherman), Mr. G. Grant, (hunter), Mr. J. 11. Parker (miner), and Mr. B. Tressider. India followed Cai.'ada and her pageant was led by Mrs. Low, r.bly supported by Mr. V. Tressider (coolie), Mr. Millett (sepoy), Mr. A. Feist (Sambo), Mr. W. M'Cav,- (snake charmer). Next came South Africa, led by Mrs. Johnson and assisted by Mr. Bales (farmer). Mr. Phillips (wagon-driver), and Miss Miller (MaJay woman). Australia was led by Mrs. Eddie, with Mr. E. Hendry (stockman), Mr. ~.V. Hendry (drover), Mr. Jones (native), Miss Allen (black gin). New Zealand, led by Miss Williamson,- received .an ovation, the other characters bein? Miss Sheares (shepherdess). Mr. Marshall (gold digger). Mr. Colin Mtinro (Maori chief), and Miss B. Allen (wahino). In addition to the principals there was a cliorns of about 50 voices. The singing was a great feature and much credit is duo to the performers. The officials were follow:—Stage manager. Mr. W. M'Lauchlin; nianist, Mr. Ti. W. Blakeley; lender of orchestra, Mr. R. Wood: limelight', Mr. Bemingtnn; marches, Mr. H. •Tohnsori; musical director, Mr. E. L. Tc-es; secretary, Mr. Brash; treasurer, Mr. J. Forbes; musical committee. Miss Ma'bey. Messrs. Phillins e.nd Shearer; nronerty committee, Mrs. T.ees, Misses Williamson. Stevens, and Allen, and Mr. Orantv business committee. Messrs. J. Lees Marshall, and J. H. Parker. "Britannia and Her Daughters" will be repeated to-night for the last time.

Frildinn Notes. Last Wednesday the ladies held their monthly medal match at tlie Aorangi goll' links. Miss E. Bruce proved the winner, handing in the score of 123—12— 111 Others nlaving were Mesdames Grut, Harding, Ajontgomcry, Misses Bnrrell, Wyatt, Moore, .Bailey, Shannon, Mounifort, and Haybittle. Mrs. (Dr.) Johnson has returned from ■Wellington. , . Mrs. H. Innes-Jones is visiting her sister Mrs. A. Innes-Jones, at the vicarage. • Mrs. Banks, who has been slaying with Mrs.' Luxmore, returned to her home last week. ... , ~ , The Rev. A. H. Colville has lett for Auckland. 1 On Friday Mrs. Halliday Rave a most enjoyable 'bridge party. _ Among the guests v were: McsJamas Gillespie, Willis, Barton, Aylmer, 11. lnnes-Joncs (Oaniarit), A. Innes-Jones, Stewart, Horrocks, Atkinson, Roberts, Glasgow, Carr, Clayton, and Montgomery. Mrs. Stewart proved to he the winner of the evening. On Monday evening, Mrs. A. 'InnesJones gave a Small bridge party, 111 honour of her sister, Mrs. H. Innes-Jones. Among the guests were: Mesdnmes Halliday, Gillespie, Willis, Glasgow, M'Allutn, Clayton, Atkinson, Roberts, and L. Gorton,'the last-named being the prize-winner. On Wednesday evening Mr. H. Temple White and Miss Louise Croucher gave a most delightful organ and violin recital at Wesley Church. Death of an Early Colonist. The death occurred on Sunday, at her residence, Aramoho, of Mrs. Anne Murray, widow, of the late Mr. Alexander Murray. The deceased lady,- who .reached the age of 79, had been a resident of Wangamii for close on half a century. She went through all the ups and downs incidental to 'the early days of the colony, including the troublous times of the Maori AVar, and had, naturally, a fund of most interesting reminiscences relating to the history and progress of this district. She was born at Inveravon, Morayshire (Scotland), and' was the daughter of one of the most famous elans in Scottish history. her father being John'Cameron, and her mother Ann Cameron, both of Clan Locliiel. She came out to New Zealand in 18G2, in the ship Gra'smerc, with' lier two brothers, one the Rev. Dr. Cameron, now of Melbourne, and the other the late Mr. John Cameron, of Lake Haves, Otago. After a year spent in Otago, she camo to Wnnganui. where she was married m 18G3 and lncd in the town for ahout ten years, after which she moved to River Bank, Aramoho, where she has been well known and universally esteemed for tho past 08 years. She leaves two adult sons, Mr. John Cameron Murray, of tho 1 übnc Works Department, Tauranga, and ilr. Fergus Murray, of Wanganui. On Mav 31, at St. Peter's Church. Wellington, Mrs. Kate Everton of the Lower Hutt, was quietly married to Mr. John 1. Altins late of Svdney, and manager in New Zealand fof Messrs. Walker and Fall, of Sheffield. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C. Or. Mutter.

Mrs. Cockburn Hood, vrho has teen visitin" Mrs. Uniinsell, of ' Endue, returned to her home last wce]c.

Mrs. Alloway and Mrs. Marshall, of Marion, daughters of the la to Bishop Hadfield, arrived in Wellington early in the week in order to be present at the installation of the Bishop of Wellington on Triesdny.

Mr=. Algar Williams returned to Wellington on Monday from a short visit to Mr! and Jlrs. Bectham, Masterton.

Word has been received of the death at. St Kilda, Melbourne, of Mrs. Ldnard Lewis who, in 1810, arrived in Wellington in the ship Aurora. She ivas sevensseven years of age, and is survived by three daughters and two sons Mrs- \\. Pavitt (Parnoll), Mrs. J. A. Tole (Eoneonbv), Mrs.-Wallace (Brisbane), Mr. I. B. I.ewis (Auckland), and Mr. C. E. Lewis (Melbourne).'

Miss Von Dadelszen is visiting New Plymouth.

At St Patrick's Church, Masterton, yesterday Mr. Frank Sieroonek was married to Miss Ellon Curley. The ceremony was performed by the \pry Kcv. Dean Jl'Konna.

•V meeting of the Convalescent Home Truces was held at Mrs. Newman s yesterday. There were present: Mrs. Jveuman '(in tho chair), Mrs. A. Pearce, Mrs. West Knowles, Mrs. Litchfield, Bairon (treasurer), and Miss E. (secretary). The matron reported that sixteen patients had been admitted, and thirteen discharged during the month. Gifts were acknowledged with thanks from Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Latley, Mrs. West Knowles, Mrs. Eotlieram, and the Two-Garment Socicty.

On June 7, at Adelaide, the death occurred of Lady Smith, the wife of Sir Edwin Smith, ex-Cabinet Minister, and si-veral times Mnyor of Ade.aule. She was the second wife of Sir Edwin Smith, and was a daughter of Mr. "Edward Spic?r, of Adelaide. —Press Association.