SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1238, 21 September 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Naval Wedding. ' A naval wedding, which has the charm of novelty, inasmuch as it was the first ceremony of its kind Held in His Majesty 's Dockyard Chnrch, on Garden Island, says the ''Sydney Morning Herald," took place on Thursday aftemopn, September 14, whfn Lieutenant Cecil Burnaby Prickett, 8.N., H.M.S. Challenger, only son of Captain Prickett, R.N., of Browston Hall, Suffolk, England, was married to Gwlndys Kerr Clark, youngest daughter of the late Mr. John Kerr Clark, of Ghoolendaadi, New South Wales, and of Mrs. Clark, 111 Hans Crescent, London. Tho ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. W. F. Morgan, chaplain H.M.S. Challenger, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Eavenshaw, Dockyard chaplain. Tho church was beautifully decorated with arum lilies,- a large arch being erectcd across the chancel steps, beneath which tho bride and bridegroom stood, and each pew was decorated with bundles of lilies. Tho bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. G. 11. Brown, wore a beautiful dross of brocaded damask crepe do Chine, partly veiled with cream chiffon, and finished with a silver girdle; her only ornament being a beautiful diamond cross, the gift of her mother. Her wreath' of or'aiige blossom and wliite heather was arranged Jleneath a tulle veil, and she carried a sheaf of white iris and liltes of the valley. iMiss Dorothy Prickett, sister of the bridegroom, was the only bridesmaid, and wore a cream charincuse picture dress, the bodice draped with a becoming ficliu, nnd a large black and blue hat, trimmed with dark red roses and forget-me-nots. She carried a basket of .forget-me-nots and dark red' roses, which, with pearl and sapphire .earrings, was a gift from the bridegroom. Lieutenant James Begg, R.N., was best nioh. At the conclusion of. tho service,

as the bride and bridegroom loft the church to the strains of tie Wcddiiifc 1 March, played by tlio ship's* band, they passed down beneatli an arch of swords, formed ■by - tho bridegroom's fellowofficers, and proceeded to tho "sail loft," which .had. been gaily decorated with Hags nnd greenery for the occasion.-Here a' reception was held by Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Brown (the bride's sister), and tho brido and bridegroom received tho hearty ' congratulations of their' friends. The Wedding breakfast was served on long tables, charmingly decorated with whito and pink' peach blossoms, and the ship's compaliyf'finiKbering about 130, were entertained in the same room, at the same time. •' The wedding cako was decorated withj lifebuoys, ..guns, anchors, and dolphins,"anil was cut "by the bride with her husband's' sword." ■ A 'large garland, made by' the ship'scompany, was suspended on the v Challenger 'all' day, and' was illuminated with elc-ctric. light in the evening. ,The presents included a handsome silver cigarbox From the captain and officers H.M.S. Challenger, a silver box from the warrant officers, a picture from the gunnery staff, and a silver rose bowl from the wardroom servants, and from the men at Ghoolendaadi Station a gold and amethyst muff chain. A Wedding. A wedding' was celebrated at Knox ■ Church. Masterton, yesterday, 'when Miss Ethel Smith, daughter of Mr. .T. Smith, of Church Street, was married to Mr. James Shearer, of Masterton, and son of Mr. Shearer (Wellington). The brido wore a frock of cream Oriental satin with veil and wreath of orange blossonis, the veil being the gift of a Wellington "friend. The bridesmaids were Miss Nellie Smith . and Miss Shearer (Wellington), wearing cream silk frocks and cream crinoline hats, witli pink roses.- Both brido and bridesmaids carried beautiful showerbouquets. Mr. R. E. Williams attended tho bridegroom as best man, and' Mr.' S. Smith as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rav. A. T. Thompson, Jlr. I'urcell Webb presiding at the organ. Dolores's Portiere. During this tour (says the "Bulletin"), Dolores gathered material for a uniquo Australian portio.ro which is to hang in her home in.. the south of France. It consists wholly of eucalyptus buds, of which she gathered a few barrels whilst _ in Maoriland. All the members of the ' company helped with collecting. They took long walks into the bush, and camo back laden. The best haul was made when they came upon a lonely splitter who was felling trees. They acquired-a few bushels' there, and tho hospitable bush worker spent his off time in carting them into town; also, he provided the party with' milk and home-made "cake from his bachelor store. The singer had " been ill before she started her bush walks, and the doctor., with that fine disregard for other people's arrangements which is characteristic of the profession, had prescribed a long holiday and rest—in the middle of a tour! Dolores shcok her head resolutely, and continued on her musical I way. However, much to her delight, the open-air hunt. for cucalvptus buds restored her health. A patient jeweller bored tho holes in the buds,\and the singer strung them, in, her spare time. The colour effect—dull green and bronzeis very artistic. Obituary. Jinny people, in both the North Island and South, will have learnt with deep regret the news of the death of Mrs. Bauchop, which tcok place at Port Chalmers on Monday, after an illness lasting some months. Mrs. Bauchop had made a large circle of friends, and during her visits" to this city had endeared herself to many people in Wellington. Born in Scotland, she had arrived in Port Chalmers in 186 L by the Jura, and six years later had married Mr. Bauchop. Mrs. Bauchop Was an interesting conversation- ~ alist, and took a keen interest in all tho movements of the day—particularly in literary matters. She was distinguished by a strong sense of duty, and was always I interested in the affairs of the town. She was one of the original members of tho Presbyterian Church of Port Chalmers, and took an active interest in its welfare all her life. 'The deceased lady is survived by Sir. Robert Bauchop, of Port I Chalmers, Colonel Arthur Bauchop, C M G. (at present at the Staff College. Cainborley), Mr- D- F- -Bauchop, a student at Canterbury College, Christchurch, Mr< Nine (England). Miss Bauchop (England), and Miss G. Bauchop (Port Chalmers). Tho late Dr. Bauchop was the eldest son. Mrs. Bauchop was sixtytight. years of age at the time of her death.

Dance in the Sydney Street Schoolroom The Sydney Street Schoolroom lias been tlic scenc of many most enjoyable awl. memorable dances Riven in Wellington, and the one given (here last evening by Mrs. A. H. Miles must rank very highly among them all. It was, perhaps, linfortmiate that the weather should have been in such a stormy mood, but alter all, weather in this city is a matter thai: is rarely allowed to interfere wit!' pleasure. Yet another transformation tcv'e had taken place within the hall, tne prevailing colours, on this occasion, being white, and vellow. Streamers of these two colours 1 " had been carried from the centre point of the main room to the sides, while a frieze effect of white yellow festoons Rave a charming finish to the walls. Hangings of the same coloured material concealed the doors and windows, and the whole appearance of the room was extremely bright and spacious. In contrast to these two colcurs was the dccoration of the stage, which had been carpeted with dark green, and furnished with most comfortable couches and armchairs, numbers of screens forming a varied background. Very beautiful were the arum lilies, huge bowls of wlucli stood on tall stands, with graceful palms below them. Tho supper-room had been entirely carpeted in crimson, and, the walls covered with brilliant flags, while from the ceiling were suspended quantities of smaller ones, almost hiding it from sight. Numbers of small tables had been arranged with wild apple blossom, or with snownakes, while in the centre of the room was a large table arranged with most exquisite Japanese cherry blossom in silver vases, while trails of smilax had been earned round, the table edges. The tall centre piecc was beautiful with white . May and with the sprays of cherry blossom, .the effect being most delightful. All the side roqms had been carpeted, and most comfortably furnished for sitting out, and the annexe had been roofed and panelled with red and white, also for the use of the non-dancers. Mrs. Miles was wearing a dress of oyster- grey satin, with an overdress 'of handsome steel embroiderie. Miss Miks was in a froclc of soft Cream satin charmeuse, with a panel of Brussels lace in" Berted in the skirt, and the bodies of the saino lace covered witth- arafane, and trimmed with gold embroideries. Miss B. Miles wore a dress of soft shell-pink satin, with an'overdress of pale blue, with iridescent bead trimming. Miss W. Miles, pale can de nil charmeuse, with an overdress of- the same colour covering gold' and green embroideries. • Miss H. Miles, cherry, coloured sating with tunic frock of ninon of the same colour. Among tho guests who had travelled some distance in order to be' present were -Mr. and Mrs. Cockburn Hood, -of Ma-sterton; Mr. nnd Mrs. Walter Strang, Palmerstnn North; and.Mr. and Mrs. H. Cooper, Palmerston North.

■ Mr. E. H. Eathbone, of Auckland, "with Mrs. Eathbone. arrived ,in Napier early in. the week to take up the_ position of accountant in the, Bank of New Zealand. Miss G. Nest Davies, instructress in soft cheese-making at the Lleweni Hall Dairy School,- Wales, and a highly qualified, cheese-making expert, is on a brief visit ■ to Taranaki. The other day she visited the freezing works at Moturoa and other points of interest. In company with the editor of tho "Dairyman" (Mr. Gronville) she also inspected the factories at Mangatoki, Kaptinga", Kapuni,..Okaiawa, Riverdale, "and Normanby. Mr. Lanchu S; Chow, the newly-appoint-ed Chinese Consul for New Zealand, with Mrs. Chow and their two daughters, arrived in Wellington: yesterday by tho Ulimaroa. " ; : The engagement is announced: .in the "Australasian" of Lieutenant Edward Neville Mortimer, -E.N., of 11.M.5. 'Encounter, only son of the late'. InspectorGeneral E. T.'Mortimer, E.N.,' anirMrs. Mortimer, Cromwell House, Southsea, and Miss Kathleen Toohev, second daughter of the lato Mr. T. M. Tooliey and Mrs. Toohey, of Torrington, Strathfield, 'Sydney, Australia. , , All the lady visitors to. the Medical Congress havo'besn made i honorary members of the Women's Patriotic Club, Bligh Street, and of the Queen Victoria Club, during their stay in Sydney. Lady Bowen and Miss Bowen left for the south last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strang, from I'almerston North, are spending a few days in town. ' Mr. Heaton ■ Ehodes, M.P., and Mrs. Rhodes, aro at present staying at tho Royal Oak. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cooper (Palnierston North) are- visitors to Wellington. ■ Mr. and .Mrs. A. E. Cooper (Christchurch) arrived in Wellington by the Rotorua on Tuesday. 'Floral Tributes.—Gifts of rare and choico Flowers are always acceptable for . fiends or relatives. Designed and arranged artistic emblems are always to be seen at MISS MURRAY, Vice-Regal Florist, 36 Willis Street. Tel. 26p. Wedding Bouejuets and Designs sent to:any part of the Dominion.—Advt. EXPERIENCE V. DIPLOMAS. After fourteen years of solid work and study as a Hair, Face, .and Skin Specialist, Miss Jlilsom ..can show numbers of living results, 'to prove tho efficacy of her methods and knowledge. She holds hundreds of testimonials from all over the world. Diplomas count for little—, experience counts for much. Her preparations find favour bccause they produce results (seo window display, King's Chambers). Miss Milsom diagnoses all cases, treats and teaches ladies and genticinen their .own home treatment, :whick is necessary to complete success, liair . restored to natural colour without injurious dyes. Delightful Face Massage, Shampooing, Manicuring, Hair-dressing done and taught. Hainvork every . description; finest weaving. Feather-weight Natural Hair Pads, from. ss. Electrolysis (per-, maiwnt and painless, _ qualified under Madam Barclay, Now York).' Telephone 81-1. 'Miss Milsom (opp. Stewart, Dawson's),' Willis Street, Wellington.—'' Ladies will bo interested to' note that Mrs. Eolleston has just received from England a very largo assortment of Hair Goods, made of the best quality English hair, including switches suitablo for liair dressing in the newest styles which each purchaser will bo taught gratis. Goods sold at English prices, 256 Lambton Quay, opp. Tho Economic.* i SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. By means of RUSMA (registered), Superfluous Hair can bo, painlessly and permanently cured in a few treatments. 1 It is scientific and leaves no mark or blemish. All my work is guaranteed, and no feo will bo charged for tho first ' treatment. MRS. IIULLEN, Lainbton ' Quay. 'Phone 1017. Ur from STAM- ' FOKD AND BENNETT, Cuba Street, Solo Agents for Mrs. Hullen.*