SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1216, 26 August 1911, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Oiiariu. A very pretty wedding tcok placo at Holv Trinity Church, Oiiariu, on Wednesday, August 10, when Miss Boatrico M. Field, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Field, of Ohariu, was married to Mr. Harry Bramley, eldest sou of Mr. and Mrs. Bramley, of. Johnsonvillo. Tne ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. i'etrie. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white ninon trimmed with silk lace and insertion, with tho usual veil and orango blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet. She also wore- a pearl pendant, the gift of tho bridegroom, and a gold brooch set with turquoises and pearls, presented to her by Mr. J. P. Luke. The bridesmaids wero (he Misses Ivy Fit-Id and May Bramley, sister of tho bride and bridegroom respectively. They wore white embroidered frocks with wliite crinoline hats trimmed with palo blue ribbon and roses,, and carried shower bouquets. Tho bridegroom's gifts to tho bridesmaids were gold brooches. Mr. Walter Bramley attended tho bridegroom as best man, and Mr. Ernest Field as groomsman. After tho ceremony about 100 guests wero entertained, by tho parents of' the bride, in tho Ohariu Hall, which was prettily decorated tor the occasion. Koticeablo among the guests wero Mr. and Mrs. It. Spicer, tho grandparents of the bride. Tho bride's travelling costume was of navy blue serge, with hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Brainley's. future home will bo ,at Levin. Fancy-Dress Danca at the Wellington Girls' College. A very pretty fancy-dress dance took place at the Girls' College on Thursday evening. The largo central hall was nicely decorated, and an excellent supper laid in the corridor. The music was supplied by the girs themselves. As tho dance waa restricted to girls only, a number of them represented "boys." The teachers were present, and, took an active interest in tho proceedings. Prizes were presented by the lady principal (Miss'M'Lean) for the ' prettiest and most inexpensive costume, the most original, and tho best sustained. The first prize was awarded to Miss Kathleen Rout', who was dres«cd as a Greek Jady-Sin eVeeeding-iy simple and pretty dress. The second prize was won by Miss Dora Pops, who represented a billiard table—a very original and striking costume. Tho third was won by Miss Edna Bun-, who was dressed as a territorial, and sustained her part splendidly.

Other girls present included Sylvia Mollov ("Boy Scout"), Doe Chant ("Quoon cf Hearts"), Flossie Mansfield ("Egyptian"). Gladys Cunningham ("Peter Pan"), Ma.rjorv Brvce ("Cricketer"), Enid Thane ("Old England"), Elsie Still, and Eileen Wilton ("Powder and Patches" each), Grace Wilson ("Juliet"), Jean M'Konzin ("Fortuno Teller"), Maud Edmondson ("Japanese"), Lyra Taylor' ("Nurse"), Beatrice Eastorfipld, and Dorothy Mcllor ("Cricketers"), Marjory, Jordoa ("Charles I"), and many others. Tho danceconcludod just before 11 p.m., the girls giving three cheers for Miss Jl'Lean and tho ether teachers. Danco in tho v N'ew Century Hall, On Thursday evening an enjoyable, private dance, arranged by a ci-mniiltoa of which this members were the Misses A. Cooper, C. Cameron, M. .Phillips, U. Sullivan, and the- Messrs. W. Holioway, A. Wainwright, .L, Ryan, and A. Yolts, v.'ns held in the New Century Hall. Tho room had been gaily decorated with red and white drapery and with festoons oflycopodinm. An altcntivo committee left nothing undone that could add to the enjoyment of those, present, and with a surplus of partners and good music'a most successful dance resulted. The chaperons present wow Mrs. Wainwright and Mr?.' Patterson, and tho joint secretaries Messrs.. C. J. M'Erlcan and J. .T. Sullivan. Among tho dancers were Misr, Cooper, in black velvet with bertho of point laca; Miss C. Cameron, polo blue chiffon taffetas; Miss M. Phillips, white satin with overdress of fisher iis>t _ and bands of emerald green; Miss Sullivan, white satin; Miss M. Crawford, pale pink taffetas; Miss Strickland, black velvet; Miss V. Dent.icc, pale blue ninon; Miss Watson, \yhito satm with overdress of ninon'; Miss B. Sullivan, palo blue taffetas; Miss F, O'Flnhcrty, whito chiffon taffetas, with overdress*of palo blue ninon; .Miss D. Harvey, cream charmeusa; Miss G. O'Flahcidy, palo green crepo do chine, with silver trimming; Miss Donnelly, whits satin. Mr. A. Timmings supplied excellent music. Society for the Protection of Women and Children. At the. fortnightly mooting of tho Societv for tho Prelection of Women and Children, hold on Friday, Mrs. A. It, Atkinson presided. Several eases wcro dealt with, and somo i'r.r.-.h cues ropcrtcd. 'Tho following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks:—"Sympathiser," -Is.; Messrs. Kempthorno and Prober, 10s. Gd.; Messrs. Stewart Dawson, 10s. fid.; Mrs. Palmer, 10s.; Mrs. R. W. Williams, 10s.; Mr. F. Shaw, 55.; Mr. J. E. Evans, 55.; Mrs. Blundell, 55.; Mrs. Palliser, 5?.; Mr. Virtue, 55.; Mrs. Gibbs, 55.; Messrs. Smith and Smith, 55.; Welsbach Company, 55.; Mr. M'Kerrow, 55.; "Adaptability," ss. Breaking Up." Yesterday morning the children attending Miss M. Richmond's school broke up for the holidays, and to celebrate the occasion a very pleasant littfo programme was carried out by the children, consisting of much of what, they had learned at school during Hie quarter. Dancing drill, songs, and recitations were all most clever] v performed, and tho event was brought to a close by tho singing of a patriotic song, illustrative of the Empire, and her position among the other countries, composed by Miss Richmond. An Appreciation. Mrs. P. Jl'Kenzie has received the following letter from his Excellency' the Governor:—"Dear Mrs. M'lConzic,—With reference to the address of loyalty from tho women of New Zealand, which was presented to her Majesty Hi" Queen by the R.ight Hon. Sir Joseph Ward on Tune 21 last, I am commanded to express their Majesties' best thanks fcr the loyal sentiments conveyed in tho address. Will you bs good enough to inform Mrs. Phoebe Dyer, Park Street, and Mrs. Field, Wellington 'JVrracc, and the other signatories of tho address accordingly, Relieve me, yours very truly, Islington, Governor."

Danes in St, Peter's Hall. A most successful dance was held in fit. Peters Hull, Ghuxnco Street, last even. ii«, arranged by the Wellington College Old Cm-Is ■ Hockey Club. A great, many pcoplo were present, and with plenty t>l partners and good music, a very pleasant time was spent. The hall also hud been prettily decorated with lycopedium ropes, carried from the gasoiiers to the sides of tho hall, and a frieze of the sanu, invaluable creeper starred with pink camellias, ornamented the walls of the room. The supper tables wero arranged with spring (lowers and lycopodium. Tho chapeiflMs wero Mcsdamos Charlcswcrth, J. S. M'EU downey, Evans, F. Jacobscii, Worboys. and 11. Johnson, and of those, present -Mrs. Charleswortli was wearing black satin trimmed with oriental insertion; Mrs. Evans, black satin; Mrs. J. A. C. M'Eldowney, black silk with lace; Jfrs. C. Johnson, black satin, Mrs. Worboys, pretty grey silk frock. Anions tho dancers wore Miss Kitty Gibbons (Tarannki), wearing red velvet; -Miss Charlesworth, pink chai'ineiis!> satin with pearl trimmine; Miss M'Eldowney, white ratin witb pc:a-l embroidery; Miss E. M'Eldowncy, white chiffon taffetas with silk fringe; Miss Thompson, white satin veiled with ninort; Miss Johnson, black velvet with pearl trimming; Miss.Jacobs-en, palo blue | with pearl trimming; Miss Evans, black velvet princess frock with chiffon corsage; Miss Tempcrton, black velvet and lace; Miss Tibbets, pale blue satin veiled with black lace; Miss Lennox, apricot satin with overdress of emerald green ninon; Miss More, pale blue silk veiled with ninon; Miss Olive Moye-s, emerald ninon; Miss Roskruge, black velvet and berthe cf white laco; Miss Thane, blue silk; Miss Oram, floral silk frock; Miss Bentley. white silk with silver trimmingi Miss Paterson, while silk; Miss Allen, white embroidered muslin; Mks Wilson piuk satin with overdress'of ninon; Misa Donnelly, white net with satin bands; Miss Bull, white satin- with pearl trimming; Miss Nathan, whi(« satin with fringe and pearl trimming;MissM'Alpine, white satin with pearl trimming; Miss Nixon, blue satin with overdress of black ninon; Miss Horton, blue silk; Miss Picrard, -white, with touches of red; Mis* Elias, vollow silk; Miss MTswan, black froclc with cream lace; Miss Shearer (secretary), cream satin; Miss Bowen, white satin"with pearl embroideries; Miss East, while muslin; Miss llopkiik, whito frock; Miss K. Ellison, white silk; Miss Hutchings, cream silk frock; Miss Kirkcr, white chiffon; Miss Turner, whilo inuslia frock.

Palmerston North News. A very pleasant dance, arranged by a largo committee of Indie?, was held in the. Municipnl Hall on Thursday evening, when over a hundred and fifty guests were present. Mrs. L. A. Abraham, who acted as secretory, wore a handsome gown of blue brocade draped with lovely lace. Olhers on the committee present were: Mrs. Gibbons, in very becoming black satin, trimmed with gold and green embroideries; Mrs. Stcdmaiv, pale bluo silk and lace; Mrs. G. W. Kicling, pretty pink frock veiled with lloral chiffon; Mrs. Warburton, very handsome black ninon with heavv gold embroidery on the corsage; Mrs.'C. J. Monro, black and white gown; Mrs. Louisson, most effective robo of gold satin trimmed witli sequin embroidery. Others present were: Mrs. Chnytor in a handsome blue frock with crystal berltio; Mrs. Cochrane, simple and very effective gown of palo pink satin with Oriental embroidery round tho kepi; Mrs. .T. B. Pascal, black, relieved with red; Mrs. Stowc, very pretty frock of pastel blue satin with seauin garni turoi Mrs. H. Waklegravc, in black; Mrs. G. Potts, while satin over whicli was worn I a 1 handsome coat of gold brocade; Miss Svlvia- Abraham, very protly gown of green (lowered- silk; .Mjss St. Hill (Jfawke's Hay),' strikiifgAfrdck of crimson chiffon over'tlowered silk; Miss Prior (Foilding), uncommon frock of dull gold chiffon; Miss Sybil Abraham, white with scarlet girdle; Mrs. Goring. Johnston, lovely gown of pale green ninon embroidered" with gold; Mrs. Walter Strang, pretty grey satin; Mrs. Putnan, pretty black frock; Miss Armstrong, very pretty black satin with tunic of spotted net, edged wild gold fringe; Mrs. Barman, while salin; Miss Pascal, soft white silk with chiffon tunic and crystal fringe. Other guests were: Colonel Chaytor, Captain Cochrane, Messrs. Abrah?v, Monro, Sfcdmau, Turner (Woodville), Cobb (ICuHKToa). St. Hill (Porangahau), Pointi,, Bcnall, Watson, Brisco. Morrah, M'Knight, Moody, nnd.Dre. Bett, Stowe, and Tutnan. ■ ■ Mr. and Mrs. IV. Birch (Marten) spent a few davs in Palmerston this week-. Mr. and Mrs. St. Hill (Porangahau), with their son and daughter, were also visitors to Palmerston this week.' Mr. St. Hill came to play in tho koctoy match with tho "fathers" against tho Craven School team. It look plnce on Tuesday afternoon on the Show Grounds before a number of interested and amused spectators. Other "fathers" playing: were: Messrs. Abrahain, Morrah. Lovien, M'Hardy, Harden, Gibbons, and Hare. After the "match," which ended in a, draw, both teams adjourned to tho Manawah: Tea Rooms tor afternoon tea wher* speeches were mado and cheers given for tlio rival teams. Mrs.- Guy Williams, runner-up for t.ha Wellington golf championship, intends reluming to her home, Masterton,- to-day. A Maslcrton Golf Chili ball takes place in the Exchange Hall, Mask-rron, on. Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Iluijk! Williams (tho president of tho club ami his wife) are to act as host and hostess. Mr?. H. Goro and her family have taken a houso at Plimmrrton for a few weeks.

Mrs. Goodwin and family arc staying at Plimmerlon. Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Thomson, who have been slaying at Mrs. Ikale's, Wei. linstou Terrace, tor several monilis, have returned to their homo at tha, Hutt, Mr. and Mrs. Eorton, who have beci living with Mrs. ,1. E. Fulton for a few works, left by the Sydney boat yes Lterdny to join the Osterley for England. .Mrs. Hugh Williams, who, with her childien has been staying for some weeks at Fliiumei'ton, returns to Mastcrtou today, i Mr. R. Denton Rhodes, M.P., and Mrs. Rhodes arc oxpfctcd back from England about (ho middle of next month by the Rolorua. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Briwn, of Wellington, leave for Auckland by tho Main Trunk express to-dav, to connect with Iho. Navua for the South Sea Islands. They expect to bo away for about six weeks. Captain Strang, Marino Superintendent for the Union Steamship Company, arrived from Duncdin yesterday, and in <ho afternoon, accompanied by Mrs. Strang, left, by tho Maitai fcr Tahiti.

Mrs. Sladden and Sirs. Kirk were tha hostesses at a "Kindcr&arten tea" yesterdav afternoon, when the children's play of'"Tlio I.nek of tli" Mothcrleys, or Lost and Found," was nsain thfl subject of in. torrst and of discussion. Several readings wcto niv.sn from it, and Miss B. Kichmend san;; some of Hip sanyp. In con nee (ion with the. public performance of tin nice.?, hheir FxHlcncics the Governor and f.ndy Islington liavo announced their intention of hcing present c-n one. of till three oveninffs, SIIPEKFT/COUS ItAIR. By niivTii-s of KITSItA (registered). Superfluous Hair ran to immlessly and l>3i'iimnp'itlv cured in a few treatments. It is scientific and loaves uo mork or blemish. All mv work is guaranteed, and no feu will 1» eheravl for the first treatment. HUtXEN, I<ambtorj Ouav. 'Phono 1IU". "r from STAMFORD AND U/INNKTT, Culm Street, Solo Agents for Mrs. Hullen.* Neither sun nor wind will spoil yonr complexion if yon use M'Clinton's barilia voaps. Thev boftcn and protect tuo skin.* . Hares put in cold storage are said to keep good for IS months.