SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1288, 17 November 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Feildirig. I Our "i'cil'Jinjr corresnondrnt writrs that yesterday, at tin- iii:irri;iK» t<>»li place <il Mr. Geo. M. .\rvhibaid. m-coihl .sin of tin' Into lfcv. .1. 11. An-hilKiM. >if >r>rth Sydney, anil a iiuMiitii'i- of Ihe stall' I of Jho iJuiik i>f Sew Zealand, at Tc .\waI mutii, and Miss Janet Bray, joungest (hiißliinr of (In' late Mr. Chas. liiay, engineer <:f (he t.lrnu.i. County Council, and Mrs. V,. Bray, of CI rev Street, l-'eilding. The bride ware a handsome gown of uhito silk, with lace ami pearl trimminp, and a veil of Brussels lace, with coronet of or:ingo lilo.-soms. Mr. .Wirman 0. Ornv feayc tier away, raid she was attended by .Miss .Stvvt'n/.'ju as bridesmaid, (lie latter si n\>;k of cream cinrnieii.se, trimmed with lace, and a mole satin straw hat wreathed with pink sweet puis and lilac-. Mr. Norman CI. IJrav was the best man, and Mr. Kenneth .\f. Bartholomew was the groomsman. .After the ceremony a reception was held in St. Paul's. Hall In(ho bride's nvother, u large number o't quests being prese.it.

A Golden Wedc/ing. .At Waipalii, ou October 27, was colobratwl tli-o golden wedding of Air. am' Airs. John Koliertfou, who were married at Oraki on Octaher W, lSlil, bv flic J?ev J. Al'Xicol. Air. Robertson was horn a 1 Girv-an, Ayrshire, iu 1533, cniicratal to Melbourne in ISXI, coining to Xe-,v Zealand in ISGfI. He engaged for somo tin ■ Hii pit-sawins in the bush between Hut cfhn and Tcrt Clialmers, and was at Gabriel s and the Luidis gold rushes. Mrs Uobsrtf-on (.Miss Asme.s Chri-tie) wos t third daughter of the late William Chin, c( Harriet vale, Otolua, ami was horn in lliurso, Caithno,,.-, in ISJ.3. The family came to Diinedin in the Gah arriving in February, 1660. In 137.5 Air. and -Mrs. Kobcrteon n-ent to Snnrobin (Tapamii district), where Mr. Robertson had tafcon up land, and in ISS2 they removed with their family to Waipalii, where they lived for 20 years. Mr. and Airs. Eoberlsou and oue daughter now livo in Eait Gore. The femily consists of six sons ami fonr daughters, and there arc 30 grandchildren.

The Frocks in "A Fool There Was." Much has been raid-about the plav that lias toon running at tho Opera "House during the last tew days, nnd seeing it' the sensation it has created is easily understood. While the play itself is gruesome, as might be expected from a dramntifcd version of "The Vampire," no one could tail to thoroughly appreciate the acting, especially that of Mr. Hugh Buckler, and of the remarkably clever little girl Alice Jerrems. There were some clever definitions made, though perhaps one might question (heir truth, when such a statement as "intuition was tho thing which women used instead of a brain" was made. Apart from all other aspects of the play, however, one could not but be struck by the frocking, which was very handsome. In the first appearance of the woman (Miss Trevor) made upon the deck of the Atlantic liner, she is wearing a striped black" nnd whito dress, the stripes being very broad, and the skirt ending in a deep black satin hem running up the skirt into a point at one side. Tho bodice has touches of ftrecn upon it, and is finished with a huge cluster of scarlet roses at the waist. With this striking and very becoming gown she wears a largo black hat, with sweeping plumes, and carries a bouquet of scarlet roses. Miss Violet Page, who takes tho part of the wife, wears a greengray costume, with green satin fevers covered with cream lace, and-a tricorne hat, the lurned-up brim lined with green satin, and having a white, satin crown. The departure of the liner in this act is most realistic, the wharf receding into the distance, anil when the curtain is pulled up for a second, she is seen to be quite out <it sea.

In the nest act, showing tho husband's country home, the wife is busy writiu" letters to tho absent husband, and is wearing a very pretty heliotrope silk frock, made-tunic fashion, with .a pointed lace vest bordered on one side with a velvet band of a deeper shads of heliotrope. Her sister wears a blue silk dres» of a vivid shade of blue, with a jewelled girdle, having a vest of blue net mounted over white. It is in this act that tho woman (or the vampire) appears in a verv beautiful frock of vicux rose satin, with a tunic of exquisite gold embroider,-, the. bodice being also veiled with it. hi her hair she wears a jewelled band, and is graceful enough to charm any number of people—even though she did call them all her "fcols." A frock that she wears later on in the next act is even more beautiful, and there were people in tho audience who, after .all was over, earnestly hoped that at; tho end, -whore she writhed upon the floor in her death agonies, no harm would befall it. Tho gown was of soft buttercup satin, long and trailing, and over it was a tunic with green and gold jewelled embroidery, tho bodice, also being covered with it. The wife wore an exceedingly pretty frock of soft white-satin, with a tunic bordered with beautiful lace, the bodice also being trimmed with it. A gown of dull heliotrope cloth, with cording of the same colour, is worn by her sister. " . '

Miss Amy Murphy, A letter has been received by a friend in Wellington in which Miss Amy Murphy speaks of her first appearance in Sydney as N'adiiui in "Tho Chocolate Soldier.' Tho part is a very heavy one, but Miss Murphy seems lo bo thoroughly in love with it, and is looking forward to the New Zealand tour of the company. The piere is genuine comic, opero, and met with a splendid reception in Melbourne, the audiences ixMns; most enthusiastic, about it. The Sydney "Daily Telegraph," in writing about her. said that Miss Amy Murphy, who shared with Miss Winifred O'Connor the part of Xadina in "The Chocolate Soldier." appeared with decided success in this character at Her J!uje:-.ty's, nnd was received with enthusiasm on her reappearance in Sydney. The Waltz §onjj, "My Hero," in the first act, was admirably sun», the beautiful rpiality of Miss Murphy's voices reveling itself particularly in the silvery high notes which rang through the theatre. Tim Letter Song giive the soprano another fine opportunity, while her share in the charming couoorkd miM'c was again notable. Miss Murphy acted the part with vivacity, and her success was evidently nppreciated by the largo audience.

News has been received of the marriage c-J , Miss Dulcie Murphy. >--ister nf MissAmy Murphy, the well-known sopr'niio In Mr. Norma n Heath, formerlc of Wellington, but now of Sydney.

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In Connection with Labour. Tho Labour Journal reports that in Wellington iluriii'.' the month :.'lli applications have been roirived from enipluyers and fill from employees. 70 of the latter lieins t'oniitl employment. lingawmoiiLinndn were as follow:—Charwomen, -!•; domrstii; workers. IS: lndy-helps, (i; hon.-t'kci'per, 1; cook.;, .'I; icamstrtes, 1; housemaids ,j; kitchen and pantry maids. .'I; waitresses, II; factory (shirt) hand. I. A hundred and one I'li.qvijroinriiti- were distributed anions 2!l charwomen. Applications from employers were, as follow:—Chnrwnmv-n, 51; domestic worker-, 7!l; laily-helns, 11; pjrlourmnids, 'J; kitchen and pantry maids, (i; imrfe.s 4; cooks, 20; laundresses, 2; niiirried couples. 3; w;iitre.-ses. 1; housemaids, AS; barmaid, 1; housekeeper, 1; factory (shirt) hand, 1; lady's maid. 1; sp.'nn»l.ress, I; surgery attendant, 1; total. 21G. Applications from employees: Charwomen, 2D: domestic, workers, il; lady-helps, fi; housekeeper, 1; rooks, 7; seamstress, 1; housemaids, 8; kitchen and p.intry maids, 3: waitresses, :): factory (shirt) hand, 1: nurse, 1; total, S3. The lonic was met, and information and advice, together with Departmental address cards, were piton to the immigrant,--, the majority of whom had work to go to. The lonic brought a superiirr el;i.« of girls, and tho** who called id tip offico were scon sent to good employment St. Mary's Homos.

A very large, number of people, travelled out to St. Mary's Homes at Karori yesterday afternoon, t<7 .attend the fale of work which was held there. So pleasant was the afternoon and so delightful was the view of tho distant mountains aad. tho harbour obtainable, from the home, to say nothing of other attractions, that the nmlertakiupr proved to Ik a most enjoyable one. Sirs. Sprott' performed tho opening ceremoay, after which the visitors became most business-like, and completely bought out everything. A feature of tho saie was tho baskets, made by the matron and tho girls belonging lo the homes, and so kcoi was tho demand for them that tho lafce-comers were lei t bov.ailing thoir tardiness in appearing upon the scene. A great deal of the wiving was also done.by the girls, assisted by tho members of St. Mary's Guild." Most enjoyable tea was served, and the visitors were shown over both buildings.

Girls' Realm Guild. On Saturday afternoon, November 25. a tote in aid of funds to provide Christmas treats for various homes, leper p.tients, nnd private cases, is to bo held |>/ the Kia Ora Centre of the Girls' Kealm Guild at tho residence of Miss Carrol!, fil Brougham Street. One of tho chief attractions will be a floral march by a party of children in fancy costumes liierc will also bo a fancv goods stall giant birds nest, homemade sweets stall cut flowers stall, art gallery, fortune-tell-rug, and teacup reading, etc., etc., sports for the children, and afternoon-tea stalls' iiud with these attractions visitors cannot tail to make the afternoon enjoyable to themselves and profitable to tho guild At a of the Lady Ptunket Conl re heid on Tuesday, it was decided that the usual efforts should bo made to provide some enjoyment for poor and neglected children at Christmas time, nnd with this object in view an energetic committee was set up to make the necessary arrangements.

Feilding Noies. tnn^^ilfc^ 2^^fr™^iS n . M ' AUumha ™ ret »^ d Mrs. George Lusmore, who hns been on a visit t<. Mrs. Luxniore, AVostmount, luis returned to her home. Mr. Cyril Long has returned after stiifl.vinsr drnlistry in America. Miss (iould (Duncdin) has been visiting -Mrs. inks.

• iIr ."' i V,!--;:. an(l 3liss Shannon are stav ing in Wellington. o/mi : » 80 " Wanganiu) is the guest

llie many friends of Mrs. Moncktou will bo pleased to see her in town again after a bag visit to Plinimerton Mrs. Nicholas has returned from Wellington.

Iho prizo for tho prettiest babv at I rice s picture show was won by a 'little daughter of Mrs. Slapsfctes. Mr. and Mrs. Holiday are spending a short holiday in the north.

The Rev. Mr. Frost, of Sanson, and Mrs Irost, who have been on a visit to J.nglaud, arrived in Wellington by tho Unminoo on Wednesday. Mrs. AY". Mason and Miss J. Macandrew (D.inedin) leave by the Uiimaroa for Sydney to-day, on route for England. A gJu-'joii party in connection with tho sports ol the Wellington Girls' College ° being givon in the College grounds bv°t!,c ladv Principal, staff, and pupils on Wednesday, November 29. Jlre. H. Holmes returned to iTatahiiri yesterday from a visit to Wellington. Mrs . C H. Seville, of Hataitai. ■ who has just recovered from an illness, leaves jy tho_.Ulimaroa to-day, accompanied by her little daughter and her sister, Mrs.' Hudson, for a holiday. Mr. and Miss Fouler (Mosterton) are °! 1 '?, T - ISI P, lo Wellington, and are stavins at ' JvenilTvorth." " b . Mrs. Cecil Kamsdcu, of Mangamahoe, has taken a house at Seatoun, and will spend a month there. Mrs. Hugh Williams, who las bwm on a.brief visit to Wellington, returned to Jtoiterton yesterday. Mrs. Hirschberg and Miss Elsa Hirschberg have returned to the W : airarapa after spending a fortnight at Ttona Bay •

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Condensed milk, olive oil. and gin were alleged to havo been given to .1 child upon whom an inquest was opened at Chatham on September 25. According to the medical evidence the child died from sta-rvi-tion.

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I'lif voffiio of I lie Imblilc skirt was stated at tho annual ineotinc of the Loigh Mills Company, Ltd., nt Covrnlry, to haw accounted for :i considerable 'rodnotion in the returns of the dr»\--s inaiuifaulurniK trade. Mr. Friedlaridc.r. a <lireclor, said thai the contraction of women's dresses had douo as much to hinder profit-making ;us to hinder women's luovement.s. The. London manager said Ilinfquitu '12 per cent, less material was us<h! in making-women's dresses than formerly. For Children's Hacking Cough at Xipht. \\ooils dreat I'eppermint Cure, Is. 0(1.* Miss Horniman, lecturing to Sheffield playgoers on the "Repertory Theatre Fuilure," said that n failure ilid not matter if.it proved fruitful. A funny story was told by Miss Horniman. Some tim'o ago sho produced a revival of the "School lor Scandal,' and at the close they had repeated cries of "aatlicr,''