SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1239, 22 September 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. Yesterday afternoon, at St. Paul's ProCathedral, Miss Ethel Miles, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Miles, of Wellington, was very .qnietly married to Mr. \v. H. Handyside, eldest son of Mr. I. N. Handyside, of Hawke's Bay. Only the relatives and a few very intimate friends were present at the ceremony, the Bishop of Wellington, Dr. Sprott, conducting the service. The bride, who was given away uy her father, wore a most becoming costume of navy blue cloth, piped with black and white silk, and with fncings of b!ack r.iitin. Tho black hat which she wore was trimmed with pink (lowers, I massed high upon the crown. Mr. Walter Reid attended the bridegroom as best man. Mrs. Miles woro a grey satin dress veiled with black, and pretty blue hat with shaded flowers. Miss B. Miles was in a biscuit-coloured embroidered costume, a black hat trimmed with laco, and black fox fur?. Miss Hilda Miles was in a deep nmythest costume, and a larse black hat with flowers of the same shade. Miss W. .Miles wore, a frock of pale blue chnrmeuse, and a black velvet hat. The orjfaii was played bv Dr. FyfFe. Later in tho day Mr. and J[rs. Handyside left for the north, and will probably be away for a fortnight, before returning to Wellington on their way to their home in Invercargill. Wedding at St. Peter's, A nniet but pretty weddin™ took placo on Wednesday at St. Peter's Church, when Miss Selena Cole, third daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. William Cole, of Dimedin, was married to Mr. Robert Bishop, sou of Mrs. S. J. Bishop, of Hawcrca. Tho bride, who ivas given away by Mr. Robert Wilkinson (cousin), wore a dress of chiffon tiiSetii, trimmed with silk insertion, with the usual wreath ar.d veil. The bridesmaid, Miss Ethel Cole," sister of the bride, wore a becoming dress of shantung and a vieux rasa straw hat. Mr. W. Edmunds, of Auckland, was the best man. After thp reception the bride and bridegroom loft for tho north, where the honeymoon ib to be spent. Wedding at Palmerston. At St. Patrick's Church a pretty weddin» was celebrated yesterday, when Miss knuly 8011, onlv daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bell, Grey Street, Palmorston, was married to Mr. Robert Francis Garrity, son of Mr. P. Garrity, of Houwhaatu. The Rev. 'Father C'ostello performed tho ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, woro a gown of white Ottoman silk, with an overuress. of Limerick Ikcl-, ami a silk girdle. \viih this was worn a wreath of orange blos-oms and an embroidered veil, and iho carried a beautiful shower bouquet. Miss Willis, of Napier, attended her as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of cham-pagne-colonrod crepoline trimmed with silk and insertion, and a becoming hat She also carried a bouquet. Mr. M. Robertson, of ■ Carterton, was the best man. ihe bride received from tho bridegroom a very handsome diamond hoop ring, and to the bridesmaid wns given a pearl bracelet. The bride's mother woro a frock of black silk, with a black hat. Afler the ceremony a reception was held, the bride and bridegroom receiving the good wishes of their many friends. Tho bride's travelling costume was of Uuc. Shantung, with a hat wreathed with pink roses. . Feilding Notes. Mrs. Hoiilt, who has been visiting friends m Wanganui and Morton, • has returned. Mr. and Mrs. E. levein (Wcstella) aro visiting Wellington. Mrs. Remington-Jones has returned •■.« Wellington. Mrs. Hill, who has, had extensive'alterations made to her house, gave a most enjoyable progressive euchre party on Tuesday evening. Among the guests wcto ts. Hoult, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Mr and.Mrs- Grut, Misses Shannon, Bruce, h. Bruce, Long, Kirton, Wyatt, O'Halloran, Mountfort, Walker, Prior, Messrs Davey, Chalmers, Whitehead, Prior,' Long, Seymour, Walker, Hawko, and Dr. Livesay. Miss E. Bruce won the lady's first prize, Mr. Davey tho gentleman's first prize, and .Mr. Evans was tho "booby."

Miss Walker has returned home after a lengthy visit to Peep o' Day. On Wednesday night the new Lyceum Picture Theatre was opened by tho Mayor, Mr. Goodbcliere, who made a ■rat speech. Mr. Wilson, manager for Hayward's Pictures, also spoke. Tho ■lall was packed in spite of counter attractions at the Drill Hall. A feature the evening was Herr Bcrger's splendid orchestra, which gave a most enjoyable programme. The pictures themselves were splendid, the flickering which generally spoils most pictures being entirely absent. Among the audience ■and Mrs. Gillespie, Dr. r>.nd Mrs. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Borrocks, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Richmond, Mrs. Long, Mrs. Hoult, Rev. InnesJones, Mr. and Mrs. Barton, Misses Long yatt, Haybittle, Dewes, Hill. Spain, "'ould (Auckland), Walker, and limosJones. Canon Gould and Miss Gould (Auckland) aro staying with Mrs. Long. Floral' Tributes.—Gifts of rare and choice Flowers are always acceptable for .fiends or relatives. Designed and arranged artistic emblems are always to bo seen at MISS MURRAY, Vice-Regnl Florist, SG Willis Street. Tel. 265. Wedding Bouquets and Designs sent to auy 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 ehoiv numbers of living results, to prove tho efficacy of her methods mid knowledge. She holds hundreds of testimonials from all over tho world. Diplomas count for little— experience counts for much. Her preparations find favour because they produce results (see window display, King's Chambers). Miss Jlilsom diagnoses all cases, treats and teaches ladies and gentlemen their own borne treatment, which is necessary to complete success. Ifnir restored to natural colour without injurious dyes. Delightful Face Massage, Shampooing. Manicuring, Hair-dressing done and taught. Hairwork every description; finest weaving. 'Feather-weight Natural Hair Pads, from .is. Electrolysis (permanent and painless, qualified under Madam Barclay, New York). Telephxno Sl4. Miss Milsom (opp. Stewart, DaVson's), Willis Strcet, Wellington.— ,

Women in the Legislative Council. After all these years women's ability to share in the responsibilities of govent|ii(f aro beginning to bo realised. It is indeed an enlightened age we live in. It would be better, in the opinion of the Hon. J. T. l'aul, .M.L.C., if women took a greater share in the public life of the country. "If, for instance," he say?, "women ivero admitted to a Council such ns this (tho Legislative Council), pome of tho problems which were now wholly considered from man's point of view would be more satisfactorily dealt with. .Man looked at things only from his point of view." Decidedly, if women were admitted fai the Council there would be many changes wrought. A Birthday Party. On 'Wednesday afternoon Mr. H. N. Holmes was the guest of honour at a rerv pleasant afternoon tea, arranged by Hid" Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.51.C.A., partly as a celebration of his birthday. Members of the Board of Management, with Mr. Balcorabe Drown (president), were presont in addition to the auxiliary. The reception hall of the Y.Iu.C.A., with bright fires burning, and with spring flowers about, was very attractive-look-ing, and here it was that Mr. Holmes had the pleasure of cutting the birthday tnUe presented by Mrs. Williams. Youthful days could not have felt very far away. Mrs. Williams (who is the honorary president of the auxiliary), on bohalf of its members, presented Mr. Holmes with a gold albert chain suitably engraved. Mrs. 'Webb, the president, spoke of the work Mr. Holmes had done, and expressed regret at his departure, to which Mr. Holmes briefly replied. During the afternoon a duet was sung by tho Misses Brittain, Slits Thompson recited, and Mrs. Waterliouse played a piatiofortfc. solo. Mrs. Bland Holt. An interesting chat with Mrs. Bland Holt, who has just returned to Sydney, suggests that, while Mr. Holt may still find an outlet for his remarkable energy in theatrical management, Mrs. Holt has quite made up her mind. "I don't know if Mr. Bland Holt will return to tho stage (we never said a real farewell), but I never shall. Ever since I had that »ttack of typhoid fever I have had loss vitality. My "vitality" was my'great asset. Tho old members ji our company aro all ijuite celebrities eow. Uγ. Arthur Laurence supports Margaret Aiiglin, and Mr. Walter Rovx is professor of elocution in New Yor!:.. Owning out. Pose Musgrovo and her husband, Mr. Douglas Carriek, met us at Colombo. I?ose looks charming, eo happy and well. She and her husband drove us out to their place. Hose is another instance of how seed it is to exchange limelight for sunlight." Miss Amy Castles, tho b-lented soprano, isivo a farevrell concert in Melbourne on "Monday last "prior to her departure for Europe, where she has engagements for a .ong time to come. Mrs. Hugh Beetham, Brancepeth, is in town, and is staying at the Royal Oak. Tho annual meeting of the Young ■Women's Christian Association is to bo held in their rooms, Fowlds's Building, Herbert Street, this evening, and it is hoped thero will bo a good attendance of members and subscribers. Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Von Haast, who had attended the golf meeting at Waripanui, were passengers by the Mararim for tho south last'evening. ' Visitors at present slaying at the Empiro Hotel include:—Mr. ami Mrs. L. A , . Williams and Mr. and iirs. J. D.Urniond (Hawko's Bay), Mrs. Wilder, Miss I'ync, Miss Thurston, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and family (all. o* whom have arrived from England by the Ifotorua),

r. and Mrs. Pyne (Christchurch), Or. George Park and Mrs. Part (Zion City, U.S.A.), Mrs. and Mtes Adair (Gisborne), Mr. l'red Anderson (Christchurch), Ur. 11. W. Meyer (Seattle, U.S.A.), Mr. J. l>. Kail (Christchurch), and Mr. A. \V*. Humphreys (Christchurch).

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilton, of Rangittimau (Masterton) issued iuvitations fer the marriage of their eldost daiHiter, T/iura Evelyn (Eva), to Mr. Walfcr J. Stevens, of Carte.rton. The ceremony will take place at the homestead on October 5, and a social gathering in honour of the event is to ,;e he'd in tlio Rangituinau Hall in evening.—Carterton correspondent.