SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1248, 5 October 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

An Australian-New Zealand Wedding. The marriage of Archio M'Koliar, youngest sou of tue late Mr. William Nicol, New Zealand, ami Leolyu Peel, oniy daughter of Mrs. Harvey Patterson and of tlte late Mr. W. P. bharp, took place at Elcho, Lara, the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Patterson, on Saturday, September 16. The service was conducted by Canon. Sutton, vicar of Holy 'irimly, Kew, assisted by the Rev. T. Redhead, Vicar of Christ Church, Lara. The ceremony took place in the dining-room, which was 'beautifully decorated with- white-and pink blossom, and a large arch and silver bells. 'Ilie brido wore an exquisite white embroidered Ariglaisic, inlet with French Valenciennes over satin slip, tulle veil, wreath of oranffe blossom and bouquet of lilies of the valley and Marguerite daisies. She was given away by her step-father, Mr. Harvey Patterson. -Miss Olive Bird, youngest daughter, of the lato Dr. Bird, was bridesmaid, in white embroidery, whito Tagel hat; powder-blue wreath,and lining sash to match'. The bridegroom's μ-ift to her was a handsome bag with gold fi'.Hnas. Mr. Stanley Shields was Wit man. Breakfast was held in the i billiardroom, which was decorated in violet and groy—Mr. Patterson's racing colours. The cake was quite unique. Instead of the usual flowers, the centre ornament was a beautiful-model of-a horse, with-horse-shoes, jockeys, hurdles, etc., in sugar, all round. The brido travelled in a Tussore coat and skirt; motor bonnet of whito, and royal blue veiling. There were many beautiful 'presents from the staff and people of the village. Tho wedding was unconventional, but very pretty. Carnival and Sale of Work at Kilbirnie. A grand carnival and sale of work., held by members of the congregations of tho united Kilbirnie- Maranui Mefchcdist Churches was opened in O'Doniuell's Hall, Kilbirnie,. yesterday aftwnoon, by the .Mayor of llir-aninr, Mr. Brodie. A argo number of people were present at the opening ceremony. Mr. Brodie, who ivas accompanied by Mrs. Brodic, in the ;ourse of his .speech, touched upon the growth of the church work in both Kiluirnio and Maranui, which necessitated the building of a new church, and ho scr.grarulated these present upon such a ;atisfa'.l-ory state of affairs, "f ho hall was ;aiiy decorated with bunting, and every stall was draped with tho patriotic, col)urs. All kinds of useful and ornamental rrticles' were to bo scon, the quantity of ■'din sowing being quite a feature of tho jeeasion. A large boat, hung with quaiiiitres of flags, and filled with toys of all inscriptions,-was , launched by Mrs. J. P. [yuke, after "which a sailor chorus was sung by a number of children. _ Sid-o imusemonts were very much in evidence, ind various kinds of competitions. In the evening tho chief attraction-was the lancing of the maypole, under the direction of Mr. Just, and contributions by ■lie Central Mission Band, as mil as orchestral music, v;oto much enjoyed. The stall-holders are as follow:— Plain Stall: Mesdames Cooper, Ridge, Brattle, Hobman, and Greens] n.do. Fancy Stall: Mrs. Martin, Misses Wrifiht and A. Smith and assistants. Produce Stall: Mesdames Fathers and Jloran, with assistants. Cordial Stall and Ice Cream: Messrs. C. Fear and F. Emeivy. .Sweets Stall: Misses Ridsre, Bedford, Croucher J. M'Bean, Penney. Art and Postcard Stall: Miff.es M. Andrews and a?sistant.s. Pot Plant Stall: Mr. Fear and Christian Endeavourcrs. Kitchen and Crockery Stall: Mesdames Jorgcnseu, Sawtell, Creigliton, Messrs. Jorgensen nnd Creishton. Doll Stall: Misses Chappie and "Fathers- Hen's Mercery Stall: Mr. Brattle and assistants. Advertising q lall: Mrs- Clarke, Jlisa Jorgensen. Mr. Clarke. Woodwork Stall: Messrs. Hutchinra, Williams, C. Martin, and M'Leod. Shilling Stall: Mesdaines Bedford and Raines. Refreshment Stall: Mesdames Halliday, Sheil, and Miss R*id- Tea Rooms:"Mesdames Fear, Hutehmss, Williams, Griffiths, Copping, Reid, Overe'id, nnd Drew. Miss Andrews ond vouniJ ladies of tho Biblo Class. Children's Ship (rig'l bv Mr. S. Howan): Misses Fear and Ashby, Messrs. M-n'.on and Fathers, with *v\V5 and girls. Tho competitions are in the charge of Mrs. Just, Mts. Fathers, and Messrs. Williams, Cooper, C. Martin, and Just, and. the sideshows of Messrs. Emeny, Penney, Z. M'Lcod; Ridse, Just. Hover, Matheson, Martin, E. Fear, and Crowes. The carnival is open this afternoon and evening, a niatinec for children taking place. Obituary, Many will regret to bear of the death of Miss Pye, which took place on Tuesday after a'prolonged illness. The deceased lady was noted for her kindness of heart and thoughtfulnoss for others. Sha arrived in New Zealand from Ireland several years ago, and for some time was housekeeper to Sir Henry and Lady I'itzberbort. Her brother and some nieces and nephews lived with her. A shi:rt funeral service was huld yesterday at St. Paul's. Another old identity lia-s passed away in Auckland in the person of Mrs. Ehra-l.-th Fairs, widow of the lato Mr. T. A. Fairs, at her residence, Hepburn Strcc:. The dm'oased came to Auckland with her husband and family on tiro firs-t trip of tho KiiliiK ship Portland, in t;he early 'sixties. She is survived by her thr«: sons —Newton, Thoo., and Mortimer Fairs— and sinernl grandchildrc-n and grcatgrnndoiiiidren. Mrs. Ka-thloen- Atkinson, wife of Jtr. Val. Atkinson, stage ma.nngcr of the Auckland Amateur Or.OTa S>cio!y, died at lier husband's resilience, Francis Street, Richmond, on Sunday last, after an illness tli.it oiily lasted three days. The late Mrs. Atkinson was well known in musical circles, and on many occasions freely Rave her service* on the concert platform, both as a pianist and vocalist. Tho dfcpawd lady, who was «■ daughter of Mr. S. Colla.rd, of this city, was 28 years of age. Nelson Notes. Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Andrew, (Stoke, Nelson) aro visiting friends in tho Wnirariipa. Mrs. A. P. Burncs (Nolam) and Mies Gcrt.io Clark (Nelson) are iu Wellington for tho tournament, and aro staying at tho Itoyal Oak. Other Nelson lady golfers for the tournament at Trentham aro Misses E. and D. Booth, Mrs. Richmond Fell, and Miss Ethol Ledger. Mrs. 11. S. Robison (Nelson) passed through Wellington last week on hor return from Sydney.

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Pupils' Dance at Wannanui. The concluding dance of tho season of Miss Eleanor Hionis" pupils was held on Friday evening loft at Wanganui in the Firo 'Brigade Hall. There was a largo gathering and a number of parents were, present. Tho supper table was very prettily decorated with red (lowers and fancy baskets. It was a pretty eight to see tho children going through tlio different figures of (ilio various square dances without a mistake, and their graceful movemomtt in tho round dances bore evidence of the careful training they had received. Extras were played by Mrs. J. C. Greenwood, and very great liolp was kindly given by Miss Cissy Watt. Mr. and Mrs. Skeet (Carterton) are on a brief visit to town. Miss Monckton (Featherston), and her sister are visitors to Wellington. Miss Joan Cleghorn, who has been staying with Mrs. Kcbbell (Nga Kata), has returned to Wellington. Mrs. Mathew Holmes and Miss Eaw6on returned to Wellington from Sydney yesterday. Miss Westmacott who has been staying with Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher left yesterday for Blenheim, where she will be the guest of Mrs. Vavasour, at Dgbrooko. Dr. and Mrs. Porritt (Wanganui) and Dr. and Mrs. Valintine returned to Wellington yesterday from Sydney. Miss Davidson f3l. Leonards, South Canterbury) is visiting Mrs.KebbeU (Nga Rate). • Mr. and Mrs. W. Handyside are spending a few days in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Blow have returned to Wellington from a visit to Eotonia. Miss' Rita Kebbell has returned to Alfredton from a visit to Palmerston. Mrs Norman M'Beth (Christehurch) is visiting her sister, Mrs. Miles, at Marton. Mrs. Stamford, of Stamford and Bennett, Cuba Street, has returned from a visit to Sydney. The pupils of Mrs. Moore's dancing class . have issued invitations for a break-up dance to be held in the New Century Hall, Kent Terrace, on Monday evening next. Mr. and Mrs. C. Arrow (Pahiallia) are spending a'few days with Mrs. Rathbone, Lower Hutt. A sale of home-made cakes, sweets, and produce of all kinds is to bo held at the Trained Nurses' Residential Club, in Willis Street, next Wednesday, October 11, tho proceeds of which will be added to the amount collected on Hospital Saturday and Sunday for the benefit of the Hospital. Quantities of flowers have been promised for the salo and most desirable home-made jam will be another feature of it, in addition to the other things which, in tlic-B (lays of domestic help famine., are so useful to the housewife.- In all probability fortune-tolling v.-iil l>o ono of the. amusements of the afternoon. Tho bachelors of Rocky Point Where, Day's Bay (Messrs. F. W. Bevin, 1". M. Hrittaiii, D. Murray Kean, F. A. Lewis, J. 11. Luke, and P. B. Spilsbury) entertained about 100 of their friends at a dance on Saturday last at EnstbounK. Hall, Rona Bay. The room looked very attractive with its derations of lycopodium and arum lili-os and streamers of old gold di apery. The summer room \vi:« also prettily arranged with trails of gre-en foliage and old gold bands . siis-. ponded from tho ceilitg to th<; corners of the table, the latter Iwing. tastctully decorated with spring flowers. At.rtlho conclusion of tho dftiice. cheers were givon for the "bachelors," Mr. V. M. Kean responding. After, the singing of ' Aiilcl Lang Syne," the- guests ,i!c;: ar ' c(l wltll recollections uf u very enjoyable evening. Amongst the guests wcre:-iles-. dames Sliand and Monk, the Jlissos Simpson (3), Isaacs (2), Fninauf, Judd, M. Kelly, A. Kelly (debutante), Caverhill Cable, d'Emdon, Carson, Zohrab, Poy'nder, Luke, Wri,;ley, Wright, Aubrey, the Mayor of Eastbourne (Mr. E. 8.. Shortt), Dr. D. N. Isaacs, Ma]or West, , Messrs. Kelly, Luckie, Orsan, Foster, Pyne, Piper, Coghlan, AVatson, and Sprott.