SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1186, 22 July 1911, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Hastings Wedding. • A 2. in w r ??J in B wading was celebrated in M. Matthew's Church, Hastings, on lhursday afternoon, when Mr. Alfred Koaiicl Maddison, only surviving &on of tho lato Mr. W. C. Maddison, was married to Miss Eileen Isabel Wellwood, third daughter of Mr. Robert Wellwood, of Kauroka, Hastings. The ceremonv was performed by tho Rev. J. B. Brocklelwrst, assisted by tho Rev. J. Flavell. The brido, who was given away by her father, woro a princess gown of cre'pe do chine, trimmed with, pearl embroideries and old Limerick lace. An embroidered veil and wreath of orange blossoms were worn, and she carried- a beautiful shower bouquet. Miss Doris Wellwood,.(sister of the bride) and Miss Pete (cousin) were in attendance' as bridesmaids, and wore vieux rose crepe do chine frocks, with draped bodices and tunic skirts prettily-trimmed with horseshoos of roses. Their wide hats, trimmed with hoops of shaded roses, had vieux rose streamer's falling from the back, and they also carried pretty shower bouquets. Mr. Georgo Hartshorn was the best ijian, and Mr. V. R. Smith was groomsman.

The church, which had been charmingly decorated for the. occasion .by the friends of tho bride, was crowded with friends and relatives of both bride and bridegroom, both of whom come from well-known families of Hastings. The service was a fully choral one. After tho ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, "Brooklands," and toasts' were duly honoured witli enthusiasm. Mrs. Wcllwood, tho mother of the bride, was in a silver grey estrilla gown, with Oriental embroideries and a black- picture hat trimmed with violets. Her bonquet was of violets and maidenhair ■■ fern. Ill's.' Maddison, the bridegroom's mother, wore a gown of Bengaline silk, trimmed with handsome black laco over white chjffon, and an amythest toque, with roses. Her bouquet was also of violets and maidenhair fern. Tho bride's going-away costume .was of green Harris tweed, with hat, of grey straw lined with pole 'blue silk, and trimmed with roses tiiid wheal, and a set" of liandsoiuo '..•;. <il City Council Ball.

Last evening the-annual'ball of the staff of the Wellington City Council was held in tho Town Hall, arid was greatly enjoyed by those attending it. The decorations of the previous evening had been left untouched, and again, as on tho previous evening, formed a brilliant setting for the many very handsome dresses which were' worn. Not even the inspiring motto of tho council was _to bo seen carried on in shining'olectric lights, as on other occasions, for there was brilliancy enough without it. The only new note that was added was that of christening the various alcoves by the names of the suburbs of the city, an idea which was decidedly serviceable in such a place as the main hall when it is divided into so many nooks and corners. ' • Supper v;as again served in the Concert Chamber, practically/the same decorations being observable again there. Quantities of \y.hito narcissi decorated all the tables, and the same scheme of shaded colours, pink merging into corise, was carried out down the centre of the large table, and again at tho corners. Mr. J. Godber was again responsible for the providing of a most excellent supper, with attendance in keeping. Among those who were present were Mrs. rietcher, wearing a frock'of-black satin with a tunic overdress of ninon bordered with jet; Sirs. Shirtcliffo was in black satin with an overdress of black laco and cream net yoke; Mrs. L. M'Kenzie, white satin with an overdress of exquisite Limerick lao.e; Mrs. Cohen, violet salin with'a tunic of gold embrodered net; Mrs. .1. Fuller, emerald ninon over cerise satin with emerald beading; Mrs. O'Shea, cream net veiling satin and trimmed with handsome embroideries; Mrs. J. Fitzgerald, wrdgwood bluo ninon over white satin with silver embroidery; Mrs. Post, bhek satin with jetted tunic of net; Mrs. Sextan, black satin trimmed with jet; Mrs. J. ?• Luke, black velvet relieved with while' Mrs. Trevor, black satin with a handsome Maltese laco scarf; Miss Sinclair, bluo velvet with silver embroideries; Miss Trevor, palest green silk trimmed with ro>o pink embroideries; Miss Siinpkin, heliotrope jewelled net veiling satin of ths some shade; Miss Gilchrisl, cream crepe with bands of while satin; Miss Shirtcliffe, white salin with tunic of ninon, and crystal embroideries; Miss 'Fussell (Tiniani), green silk with cream net; Miss Sextnn, cerifo velvet witli an overdress of jewelled net; Mrs. Poison, yellow satin with a tunic dress of shot ninon, and a yellow osprey in her hair; Mrs. Henrys, deep pink silk veiled witlv. mole-coloured ninon falling in long panels at the side, finished with deop Oriental embroidery; Miss K. Patterson, black velvet with dull silver embroidery; Miss V. Nathan, white satin with crystal ■embroidery; , Mrs. Nathan, green., ninon veiling, green satin with' bands of Nyide gold embroidery; Miss Smith, white, satin with crystal cmbroidery bordering, the tunic, frock ofninon; Miss Nathan, , , blue satin with tunic of ninon; Miss Ashe, black velvet and .jot-embroidery; Miss Quill (debutante), white satin with an overdress of fisher net bordered with a deep fringe. On the bodice were crystal fringe and embroideries; Miss 0. Smith, grey ninon veiling, trey satin, the bodice being outlined with cerise; Miss Young, vieux rose silk with silver trimming; Miss Poynder, green satin with an overdress of embroidered black net; Mrs. .T. Burr, white satin with silver embroidery; Mrs. Kane, white satin with overdress of jewelled net; Mrs. W. Smith, black satin with an overdress of jetted lace. Tliecommittee was formed by Messrs. W. 0. Bock, N. A. Grant, n. t. Godber, Geo. Lauchlan, P. M'Coll. J. B. Paton, It. Roy, C. 11. Seaver, G. E. Simeon, J. 11. Stiibbs, C. G. Swinburne, and It. Tait, and tlvo secretary and treasurer. Mr. Bock and Mr. Stubbs respectively.

The Bernhardt of the Operatic World. Fifty .years ago Adeliiia Patti j.ang V La sonimmbula" at Covenl Garden The woman with the wonderful voice ami undying popularity is rfjll singing ]iij reappearance in London on June 1 crowd ed tho Albert liall. Jladame l'aili mine out of her retirement to sing ) or i lcl . J accompanist, Mr \\ i]Mm & X™* recently disabled by an accident. Sir Ganz s lout,- iriMulsliip 'with .Mine. Patti began in IH7O, the year in which (ho artist sang at one of his concerts in St James s Hall. There wore scenes of great enthusiasm, when she sang "Uel l!ag E io," rom and Sγ. Ganz's long, 1 10 Nightingale's Trill." y the veteran was not able to attend the beneht concert, and tho pianoforte a™ paniments were played by Mr. Alfred Da rolh-tho nephow. of the famous singer. Wp are assured that it was not only sentiment and affection that wore voiced ™,M n ™ l ™f of «.e great crowd nt 85 Albert Hall but gonuine admiration. It is chronicled that as regards power and flexbihly of voice.the calendar seemed 'l'lgaro.'Mo which were ndied her favpurito ana, "Pur fenfe," and Tort?. Sereiiata A-Patti concert without Home, Sweet Homo" would, of coureo. bo inconceivable and tins song was givoa in response to clamorous applause. Iho London "Daily Telegraph" saye:Madamo Path, as was only natural, seemed to leel the situation, though, like thei perect singer thafsho is, she controlled her voico wonderfully,. and sang tno four old favourites of herein a manner that recalled her' triumph's of former days,; and made, one regret ,all the more that it is only j oil rare occasions such as this that we afo privileged to oniov her perfect art. After sho had sung 'itome, hwect Home, there wore several pleasant httlo scenes. -First of.all'.lladame Patti brought on Miss Gcorgina Ganz and gave tno daughter ,1110 kiss which sho bestowed upon tho father at his diamond jubilee concert threo .years ago.. Then Madame lelrazzini came'down on to tho platform from her, box. and presented Madame Patti with a lxiuquet, for which the diva thanked,/her-with., the warmest o£ ' embraces., l'inaliy, Sir Herbert Bcerbohm Tree appeared, and, in a charming sj)cech,' thanked Madame Patli on behalf of the committee for all that she h'ad done for her bldv/riond. At Hie close of tho speech an immense.laurel wreath wns handed up on to the. platform, but Madame Patti was too much afl'ectei to face tho audience again." Savage Club's "Ladies' Night." This evening tho Wellington Savage Club entertains at tho Town Hall. This is one of the interesting events' of the season, and is always'looked forward to with plrasurablo anticipations' by the wives, sisters, cousins, aunts, etc., of the ravages. It is understood that a unique programme has. been arranged, one calculated , to tit least reach the standard of former "ladies' nights." The entertainment will' be given in. tho big Town Hall, and will commence at 8 p.m. sharp. Bazaar at the Upper Hutt. Tho bazanr which has been going on during the weeV in the Town Hnll at tho -Upper Hutt has been doing excellent business ,and tho fund for tho building of a new presbytery should be , materially in-, creased. It is to be concluded to-day. During tho week a great many people from town have journeyed out tliero for the purpose, of swelling the proceeds and alto assisting in ■various.other ways.

The engagement is announced of Miss Sophio. Bolton, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bolton, "Oete," Pahiatua, and Mr. Trevor Bcetham; eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bcetham, "Highmore," Masterlon... Miss Monica. Bunny, who has l)oen spending a few days ill town, returns to Mnstcrton to-day. , . • ■ Kathleen Meredith) , Mastcrton, is visiting her sister, 1 Mrs. -H. Sladdeu, at tho Hutt. Mr. and Mrs. M'Grucr and their family have, returned to Fcildiug from n visit to Napier. 4 The Hon. Mrs, Denmau is visiting Havelock.. ' ' : The death has taken place of Jfrs. > Barry, sister-in-law of Mr. P. Barry, of Napier. The.deceased lady was tho second : daughter of Mr. and Mrs. li. O'Rorke, of Argyle, and was well known in Napier. A meeting of thoso interested in 'Miss Thelma Petersen, tho young contralto singer, is to bo. held on Monday evening next in tho Chamber of Commerce. It is proposed to hold a concert in Wellington/'at a date, to be arranged, for tho purpose of adding to the fund already existing, and being held in trust for Miss Petersen's • further training, an object which, in the opinion of leading musical people, is fully justified in her ensc. An influential committee is being formed, and prominent Wellington musicians are cordially supporting' tho project. Our Palmerston North correspondent writes':—Mr. J. ' M. 'Johnston is in roeeipt'of private advices .showing that Mrs. and Miss ifesox, of Palmerston, arc at present at Dumfries and are going to Edin- • burgh. The Pnlmerstonians attended.Sir W. Hall-Jones's garden'parly on New Zealand Day, when they met Mr. and Mrs. L. Collinson,'Mrs. Taskcr, and Miss Dougherty, all of Pulm'orston. Miss Lssex, writes .in glowing tonus 'of their experiences, but states (hey prefer New «ealand. , ; ", ;