SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1259, 16 October 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Wanganui. A pretty wedding was quietly celebrated nt St. Mary's Church, Wanganui, on Wednesday, when Miss Rub}* Howden, daughter oi' Mr. A. Howden, was married to Mr. J. Gleeson, of the Borough Council staff. The Rev. i'afher Maloney performed the ceremony. The bride wore a pretly cream silk frock with veil and orange blossoms, and was attended by Miss H. llo.vden and Miss J. M'Kair, both of whom '.Tore cream silk frocks and hats to match, ill'. Westerholm was the best man and Mr. J. Howden groomsman. A reception was hold at the home of the bride's parents and later on the bride and bridegroom left for the south. Wedding at New Plymouth. On Thursday at St. Mary's Church, Now Plymouth, t'ho marriage was celebrated of Miss Adele Avory (youngest daughter of Mr. John Avery), and Mr. Lewis Webster of Stratford. The Kev. J. Wilkinson performed . the ceremony, and Mr. R. _N, Kenaud presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wcto a charming gown of ivory duchcsse satin, veiled in embroidered ninon, the corsage nnd tunic being trimmed with, rose point' lace. Sho woro a veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet, presented her by Mrs. C. Webster. Tho bridesmaids, Miss Palmer and Miss Avery, wore very pretty frocks of soft white silk with pale pink chiffon folding the waist, white satin hats wreathed with tiny pink roses, and they carried pink shower bouquets. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. Eric Bayly as best man and Mr. T. Avery as groomsman. Tho bride's mother, Mrs. Avery, woro a handsome dress of rose pink taffetas, veiled with black, pink floral guimpo finishing t'ho bodice and pink bonnet to match. A reception was subsequently held at the homo of tho bride's parents, where speeches were made and the usual toasts honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Webster subsequently left' for the north, tho bride's going-away costumo being of navy blue cloth, and a shot green and blue hat wreathed with autumn leaves. Hospital Saturday. In spite of tho fact that there liavo been so many calls made upon the Wellington public of late, it responded nobly to tho appeal made on Saturday and Sunday on behalf of the hospital, tho results being even larger than upon tho last occasion (two years ago) that a similar ono was made. Every street corner, every populous thoroughfare, had its patroller with her red cross upon hor arm and money-box in hand. It was a tiring timo. for them, and, although tho sun shono brightly, the wind was keen, and grew even keener in the afternoon so that, in addition to fatigue, there was •.cold, to'endure as well. "Aren't you very tired?" ono girl was asked who had Ixtti at her corner for a long time, varied by Excursions along the street when anybody particularly benevolent-looking was ,in ner neighbourhood. "Yes, I am, but not too tired to smile," was the reply, and it was not surprising to learn that sho had already collected £5, and hoped to collect a good many more pounds before her place was taken by someone else. I'ho greatest variety was to be found in their methods, enterprise, and audacity, as always, winning tho prize. The passers-by also afforded quite a good deal of amusement to the onlookers. Mcst successful were two tiny maidens, Miss Joyce Uivcro and Miss J. Mnir, both exceedingly quaint- and domure-looking in their Red Cross uniform—miniature nurses. One was stationed at Kelburne, and tho other child was taken round the wharves by a kindly waterside worker, and made most welcome by the workers, everyone of whom would have felt most slighted had she not paid him a visit with her box. It was unfortunate that the rain came in the evening, quite breaking the record for fine "Hospital Saturdays." . A Military "At Home." No opposition has ever been shown in On.ma.ru to the compulsory military training system, but that it commands a great amount of public sympathy was shown tho other evening (says a southern exchange), the occasion being a Territorial "at heme," organised by the North Otago officers. Though a small charge ivas made for admission, the proceeds going to the hospital, tho largo Brill Hall was well fillet], the ladies mustering in strong force. Apologies for inability to bo present were received from General Gcdl-ey and Lieutenant-Colonel Smythe, besides prominent citizens. A number of short speeches favouring the system were made, and were heartily aj>plauded, and a good evening's entertainment was furnished in the way of military displays and musical items... Among the speakers were ChaplainMajor Kev. .1. D. Russell, ChaplainCaptain Kev. R. ,T. Pontev, and Colonel Heard (Director of Military Instruction). Opening of tho Thorndon Bowing Club, On Saturday afternoon the' Thorndon Bowling Club opened its green for the season, and were fortunate..in having a good day for the event.. 'J,'hcrc was a capital attendance of-, members, and there were several visitors from other bowling clubs present. Jlr. Seaton, tho president, made a bjicf speech, and Mrs. Sea ton threw the "jack," and the season was declared open. Tea was- given by Mr. and Mrs. Seaton, and .was. served in the upstairs room of the. pavilion, tho table being arranged with blue ribbons ar.d arum lilies, bine being the club colour. Mrs.. Seaton was wearing a tweed costume 'with green rovers and black toque with green wings. Hies Seaton was in a- green frock and pretty straw hat. They were assisted with the tea by All's. Ronaldson, Mi's, and Miss King, nud others. Among those present were Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Cohen. Mrs. and Miss Ohitty, Mrs. J. Brandon, Mrs. P. Myers. Mrs. "Spencer, Mrs. J. Myers, Mrs."and Miss Morton Clark, Mrs. Mason, Miss i .Halfe, Mrs. Barraud, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. j' Reading. Mrs. Munro, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Corliss, j\frs. J. Brandon, Miss Kane, and many others.