SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1210, 19 August 1911, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Greymouth. In St. Patrick's Church,' Greymouth, on Wednesday, tho marriage was celebrated of Miss Katherine Mix Campbell, eldest daughter of Mr. Felix Campbell (chairman of the Greymouth Harbour Board and one of Grcymouth's oldest and most esteemed residents) and Dr. Patrick 1\ Jl'Evedy, of Wellington, third son of Mr. P. M'Evedy, of Southbridge, Canterbury. The altar had been bcautiiully decorated with orange blossoms, and tho Nuptial Mass and ceremony wero solemnised by the Uev. Dean Carc-w. The bride, who entered the .church on the arm of her father, wore a graceful trained gown of ivory satin, with ,pnnels of exquisite lace, and corsage outlined with pearl embroideries. Sho also woro a vc-il of Limerick lace, the gift of tho Good Shepherd Convent, Christehureh. Miss T. Campbell (her sister), Hiss Antoinette M'Evody (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Nellie Griffen (cousin of the bride) attended her as bridesmaids, all wearing frocks of ■white satin veiled with niuon, and finished with gold embroideries. Their hats were of gold tissue lined with cream lace, and caught up in front with a cluster of gold roses. They carried white satin mulls veiled in gold tissue with gold cords suspended from each one. Mr. Ucrnard M'Evedy attended his brother as best man, and tho groomsmen were Mr. Thomas Campbell (brother of the bride), and Mr. Valentine M'Evody. At tho conclusion of (he ceremony the Wedding March was played by Miss Rit'a Hannan. Tho wedding breakfast was held at tho homo of the bride's father where the usual congratulatory speeches wero made, and healths honoured. Mrs. P. 51. Griffin (aunt of the bride) was wearing a black dress with furs and a black toque with osprey plumes; Miss Griffon, grey channelise," tThnmed with steel embroidery, and hat to match; Mrs. James Griffeii, cream charmeuse with embroidered tunic, and black hat with, jet; Mrs. Frank Griffen, champagne-coloured satin frock with tunic of black embroidered net, and black hat; Miss M'Shano (TomukaJ, cream cloth braided coat' and skirt, and molo chiffon hat wreathed with bluo hyacinths. The bride's travelling costume was of blue with heavy black braiding, a saxe blue hat trimmed with pink roses, and a set of black seal furs. Wedding at Ormondville. A quiet wedding was celebrated at Ormondville on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Clara Price, eldest daughter of Mr. W. Price, of Napier, was married to Mr. G. D. S. Macdonald, eldest son of Mr. W. D. S. Macdonald, M.P., Bay of Plenty. The ceremony was performed by the Kev. Jl' M'Caw. The bride wore a very pretty gown of cream radianta,. trimmed with silk insertion, and a plain tulle veil worn over a coronet of orango blossoms. Her sister, Miss A. Price, was her only bridesmaid, and she wore a frock of embroidered muslin and a cream hat triniaied with pink roses. Mr. W. Price, brother of the bride, attended the bridegroom as best man, and her other brother, Mr. H. Price, was the groomsman. The bride received from tho bridegroom a crescent brooch set with pearls and rubies, and, to tho bridesmaid, was given a gold brooch set with rubies. AfteT tho ceremony a largo number o£ friends were entnrtaiiicd at afternoon tea, and subsequently tho bride and bridegroom left for Napier. Tho bride's travelling costume was of navy blue serge with a mauve hat, Their future home will be in Gisbome. A Kindergarten Tea. Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Jeffrey, of Salamanca Road, was the hostess at a tea given in connection with the kindergartens. There were about forty ladies present, and Miss Richmond's piny—"The Luck of tho Motherlcys"—was again tho subject of interest, various matters 'in connection with its production being discussed. Miss Richmond outlined the work of tho kindergartens, and read two scenes from tho play, in addition to trying over ono or two of the songs. There arc at least fourteen of them, tho airs of which have been composed by Mrs. Fell and Miss Richmond, and harmonised most delightfully by Herr Lemmer, of Nelson, llerr Lemmer is also composing an overture to tho play—an overture that suggests tho wholo spirit of it. Tho dances aro exceedingly pretty, ancl includo sumo charming ballets, thoso of tho.glow-worm, tho moth, tho moonlight, and tho star. Miss Campbell, who, in addition to being one of Mrs. Wordsworth's pupils, was also ono of her teachers—gaining her certificates from her and teaching for her in London and tho provinces—is training those taking part in them. Mrs. Jeffrey waM wearing a pretty blue silk frock. A delightful tea was served, after which thn play and matters concerning it woro dealt with. Several of thoso present bought tickets straightaway, and/others intend helping in various ways. In Regard to Miss Querce. Last night a meeting was held in the Dresden Rooms to consider the matter of raising funds to send Miss Qnere* to Germany, there to continue her studies as a pianist. There was a good attendance. Mr. C; H. Tewsloy presided. A largo Executive Committee was formed, and the secretaries aro Messrs. Frank Clmrltwi and Thco Quoree. Ono concert is to bo given in Wellington, ouo in Christehureh, and cno in Auckland. . This movement was inaugurated in Christehureh by Dr. llarriss, of the Nictfield Choir, after he had hoard Queree play. Madame Corrono had nso warmly praised the pianist. A committro has already been formed in ChriSichiircli. sli<s Queree is an Aucklaiider by birth.