SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1172, 6 July 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Weddings at Palmerston. A double wedding took place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Palmersion North, yesterday afternoon. when Jliss Alice May Ball, youngest daughter ot Mr. George Ball, of Bristol, l. n glaiia, married to Mr. John eldest son of Mr. John Bentlej;, of Wellington. The bride, who was given away bv Mr. Birch, of Waldegravo Street, was dressed in cream 11111011 and wore tho usual veil and orange blossom, one was attended by Miss Skinner, who wore cream taffetas with a black hat, and Miss Dons and Miss Elsie Hancock (nieces of tho bridegroom) wearing cream frocks with hats to match.. They carried crooks w-it'li cream flowers and blue streamers. Mi. W. Hancock attended the bridegroom as best man. , ~ . The second wedding was that ot Mr. Allan Rankin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Rankin, of Panmure, Victoria, and Miss Florenco May Bentley, eldest daughter of Mr. John W. Bentley, of Wellington. Miss Bentley, who was given away by her brother, Mr. John Bentley, wore a gown of cream radianta with veil and orange blossoms,. and carried the usual bouquet. Sho was attended by her sister, Miss Ivy Bentley, who was dressed in cream velvet, with black hat, and two little bridesmaids, Miss Daisy Bentley (a sister), and Miss Bertha Mcnnering (a cousin) both of whom were wearing cream frocks with hats to match. They carried crooks fastened witli white flowers and pink streamers. Mr. Ivor Hughes, of Otaki, attended Mr. Rankin as best man. The bridegroom's present' to the bride in each case was a gold watch, and to the bridesmaids gold brooches. Tho ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Doull, M.A., assisted by the Rev. Mr. Sharpe, of Feilding. ' After the ceremony a reception was held and later on Mr. and Mrs. Bentley and Mr. and Mrs. Rankin departed for their wedding tours.

The Reform . Demonstration. Politics appear to embrace a still wider field than at 0110 timo might have been 1 imagined. Of lato we have been given disquisitions upon eugenics, Socialism, and various other curious matters that somehow do not touch upon the vital questions that need immediate settlement in- this country. To-night there will be a gathering of the Reform Party, at which the leaders of the party will set forth their policy, and those who' have refused to acknowledge the fact that they have a constructive policy will te forced to drop'their parrot cry that "tho Reform. Party has no policy." The Reform Party's criticism lias been very severe, and "certainly destructive of the pretences with which the Government has tried to "bolster up its cause, but always it has offered an alternative. It is very necessary indeed that its objects should bo thoroughly understood by women, for at no timo in the history of this, country has this necessity for their taking a strong interest in politics been so keenly felt, for.the standard of political morality has never before been so degraded as now. It may be fully expected, therefore, if the temper of the country has been correctly gauged, that the political Reform demonstration this evening will not be an idle one by any means. Here in New Zealand, where women could have so vital an influence in political affairs, this great opportunity to learn definitely' the true interests of the country should not be lost.

An Audience with the Queen. A Wellington lady has recently received an interesting letter from Mrs. S. A. Khodes, who left New Zealand in March for Loudon. Mrs. Rhodes, says:— "I have just returned from an audience with Iler Majesty the Qucoii by command. It was a most unexpected honour, and I enjoyed it greatly, because her Majesty was most kind and gracious to me. We were quite alone, and had a most delightful chat for at least half an hour. Her Majesty noticed the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, which I wore, and she asked me all about our work in connection with tho organisation of St. John. I told her about the ambulance and nursing work in AVellington, and she drew me on to explain various little points of interest, which indicated a keen grasp of the subject. Her Majesty asked me several questions about New Zealand, and referred to her visit there just ten years ago. She has a wonderful memory, and while we were engaged in conversation made mo sit bv her in a comfortable armchair. Her Majesty spoke most kindly of her Excellency Ladv Islington, who is associated in our work as patroness, and I should like you to tell all our workers and members of the Nursing Guild that tho Queen is really interested, in our work. I left her Majesty with regret', for I found her practical, wise, and good, and very womanly and sweet."

Dr. Izard at Kelburne. A political address to women was given by fir. Izard yesterday afternoon at the Kelburne Kiosk. There was an attendance of about forty-three, and Mrs. indwell presided. In his opening remarks Dr. Izard stated that he had been asked to inform his audience by the electoral officer that 'the filling-in of the electoral census paper on Sunday next does not place those people on the roll whose names have not been previously placed there. I Practically the same ground was covered by the speaker yesterday afternoon as on last Thursday evening in the Sydney Street Schoolroom, with but one or two exceptions. Socialism was one of them. If Socialism meant an equal distribution of wealth, taking it from thoss who have it and giving a share to'thoso who have not got it, if it meant communism, then he would have, none of it. That idea was founded on the fallacy that all men were equal, and they wero not equal, neither by instinct nor intellect. If, however, it meant the earnest desire to recognise the brotherhood of man, to introduce better social conditions, to assist the unemployed, then he was one. In the course of his speech Dr. Izard attacked Mr. Herdimin 1:1 regard to his attitude to the Wellington City "Milk Supply Bill when it was before Parliament. finishing with the remark to the effect that ho left it to the women to form their own opinion as to whether a member ought to represent who took up such an attitude. A vote of thanks was passed by Jlrs. I Gallichau, and seconded by Mrs. Mul-

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St, Anne's Choir Dance. St. Peter's Schoolroom presented a gay and attractive appearance last evening, the fourth annual dance of St. Antic's Choir (Wellington .South) was held. The very eapaljlc anil energetic committee had spared no trouble to make it as enjoyable as possible and, a fortunate circumstance, the weather was also mcst agreeably disposed, a somewhat unusual circumstance of late. . A profusion of gaily-coloured bunting was suspended from the ceiling and draped the sides of rhe room as well, while long ropes of lycopodiiur. were carried round the walls. The stage looked a particularly comfortable resting-place, screened off from the draughts, and furnished with couches, tables for card players, and carpeted as well. I'alms and lycopodium are always ■graceful in their effect, particularly the former,. and a long thick trail of it was carried from end to end of the stage, just above the drapings of Hags, which covered the front of it. Supper .was served in the next room, also hung with flags and decorated with foliage, while the supper table was effectively, arranged with white and yellow narcissi and palms, supper and decorations being the work of Mr. It. Starr.

The chaperons present were:—Mrs. Wylie, wearing oyster-coloured satin, with a ninon overdress: Mrs. Nixon, in black velvet; Mrs. Foote, another chaperon, was unable to be present. Among Hie (lancers 'were:—Miss Segrief, wearing white satin with silver bugle trimming; Miss R. Segrief, white crepe de chine with bugle trimming; Miss Vaney, emerald velvet trimmed with sequir.ed net; Miss O'Farrell, pale blue charmeuse with silver bugle embroideries; Miss O'Snllivan, white charmeuse; Miss .lamescn, mauve clinrniouse; Miss Harris, black velvet, relieved with white; Miss 'J?idler, white muslin froek; Miss Conlmi, pale blue tunic frock of charmeuse; Miss Connor, white satin ; Miss Ziman, white erepe de chine, with pearl embroidery; Miss Foster, pale blue froek. with silver trimming; Miss Delaney, white satin, with cold-embroidered net. Thee were also present;— Messrs. Logan. _ Sims. Macnnniari. Haves, Healey Nixon, M'TClr-m. Outride, Cameron, Evenson, Elliott, Lloyd, and others. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. Fleming. Nov/ Zealanders at Home. Among those presented at the Drawingroom on May 25, writes a London correspondent, was Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes ("Te Ivoraha," Christcluirch). Mrs. Rhodes Fore a very handsome dress of deep Indian-pink satin merv, with dull gold embroidery. The bodice had a corselet of tho latter, finishing with an empire front to the dress, while a long fringed gold panel hung loose at the left side. The foot of the skirt was deeply banded with gold, while the train of the same pink was lined with gold and liad gold down the middle. Mrs. Rhodes wore many diamonds, and carried a posy of roses matching in colour her dress, and tied with streamers of pink ribbon.

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes have a, suite of rooms at the Alexandra Hotel, near Hyde Park. Calling lately, I met quite a'number of New Zealanders, most of whom happened to bo relatives of Jlrs. Rhodes. Among .the clan were Mrs. S. A. Rhodes, Jlrs. Laing-Meason, Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. S. Jloorhouso, Mr. and Mrs. .T. ,M. Barker (Soutli Canterbury), Mrs. M.'Godby, Mr. awl Mrs. J. P. Studholme ("Ruanui"), Mr. R. Laing-Jleason, Mr. Sefton Adams, and Miss M. Adams (Wellington). The Countess of R-anfurly and Lady Constance Gaskell were also among the guests .that day. The engagement is announced of Miss Eveline Mowat, eldest daughter of Mr. J. T. Jlowat, "Springlamls," Blenheim, to Mr. Lewis Clouston, eldest son of the late Mr. W. E. Clouston, ":S't. Andrews," Blenhqim. Miss Day left for the south on Monday evening, and will be playing for fourteen nights in Dunedin and two in Invercargill, after which she leaves for Sydney to join the Pliumier-Dennist'on Company. On the arrival of the latter company in New Zealand (still some time ahead) Miss Day will in all probability 'spend a week in Wellington. Mrs. J. Higgie (of Wangamti) and her daughter are the guests of Miss Cameron, at. Kaiwarra. A! Press Association message received from Sydney last night announced the death of Mrs. Clarke, wifo of Mr. Clarke, secretary of the Independent. Order of Oddfellows, and formerly Mayor of St. Kilda, Dunedin, and Town Clerk of South Dunedin. To-morrow evening a "ladies' evening" is to bo held at the Commercial Travellers' Club. A highly interesting wogrammc has been arranged, including some of the best talent in Wellington and a most enjoyable evening is assured. Tickets may now be obtained by members from the secretary. The committee of the Wellington Bowling Club decided 'last evening to hold a social in the pavilion on Friday, July 14. Jlrs. Rolleston, Hair Specialist, secured when in England and America all the Latest Appliances for Hair and Face treatments. Shampooing, Hairdressing taught, Electrolysis. Diploma U.S.A. Only address: 2!iG Lambton Quay. Tel. 158'J.—Advt. MARVELLOUS METHOD DISCOVERED In seven days Miss Milsom guarantees marvellous improvement to the worst head of hair, cure dandruff, scalp-bound, constant headaches, neuralgia, insomuia. Cull and prove for yourselves, and learn homo treatment in conjunction with the wonderful hair and skin preparations. Tisa results will astound you. l-'ace massago for lines and llahbiness. shampooing, manicuring, clipping, electrolysis (permanent and painless). Hairdressing tfouo and taught. Hairwork of every description, lightest weaving best English hair, perfect match. .Consultation free. AIISS MILSOM. King's Chambers, Wellington Telephone 814.-Advt. Millinery College, Hume's Buildings. 102 Willis Street.—Exclusive Styles and Moderate Prices at MISS HAMILTON'S. Burbarrys to match Costumes, Remodelling a speciality.' . .

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