SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1367, 19 February 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at the Hutt. On Saturday afternoon in St. .lamos's Church, Hutt, a very pretty weddin? took place, when Miss Octnvia Felicia Mario Jlcnton, daughter of Mrs. Heaton, l'idj*e-iido, Western Hutt, was married to Air. Arthur Kvors-Swiiulell. Tlie church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by the girl friends ot the bride, and the Hov. Joshua Jones officiated, the service being fully choral. Tho bride, who was given away by her brother, v<ire a graceful gown of ivory dnchetse satin, trimmed with pearl embroideries am) lace, and a beautiful veil of old Limerick lace fastened with orange blossoms. Her bouaiiet was of carnations, roses, and maidenhair fern. There were five bridesmaids attending her—Miss Olive Smith, Miss Mary Williamson, Miss Viva Farmar, Miss Murjorie Scales, and Miss Nora Natusch, nil of whom wore pale blue frocks with Oriental embroideries anil black hats, lined with blue and trimmed with pink. They carried bouquets of pink sweet peas. There were also two small children in attendance—Miss Beth Heaton (niece of the bride), in a white silk frock with touches of blue and a blue hat, and Master Bob Carey, in a while suit with a blue belt. The little girl carried a bouquet of pink tlowers, and the little boy n black crook, fastened with blue ribbons. The best man wis Mr. Wilfred Evcrs-Swindcll, the brother of the bridegroom. Tho bride received from tho bridegraom an emerald and diamond rinjr, and to the bridesmaids were given Liberty pendants and chains. Mrs. Heaton, the mother of the bride, wore a grev silk dross, with an overdress of black silk net, and a black bonnet with pink roses. She carried a bouquet of pink roses. After the ceremony a reception was held at .Mrs. Heaton's residence. Among j those present were Mrs. Gerard Heaton. in n very pretty frock of black silk union with touches of cream lace, and a black tagol hat with plumes; her bouquet was of mauve and cream flowers. Mrs. Carey, the. bride's sister, a shantung costume, with hat of the same shade, trimmed with scarlet roses; she carried a banquet of scarlet flowers. Miss Heaton, sister of the bride, white muslin frock and large black hat; Mrs. Trsadwell, sage-green _frock; Miss Brown, nattier blue frock, trimmed with black braid, and a black hat: Miss Callendor, a grey frock, with a white feather boa and hat to match; Lady Hector, a black silk frock; Miss Welsh, pale pink cloth dress and black and pink hat; Mrs. Xatusch, winc-colonr-ed frock, veiled with ninon, and black hat; Mrs. W. Smith, light brown costume and large black hat; Miss Leo, a tussore frock and hat with pink flowers. There were also present:—Mrs. and the Misses Bathbone (2), Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Hollis, Miss Hector, Mrs. Allen, Miss Kingdon, Miss Wilson, Mrs. Kirk, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Bothamlcy, Miss Matthews, tho Misses Bnswell, Mrs. and Miss Cuflt, Miss Turner, Mrs. Allport, and many others.

Bridesmaids' Frocks. Bridesmaids' gowns are matters of poicmiial interest, and specially charming have been some of those worn at recent weddings. One trio of maids wore gowns of parmo violet silk mado with Marie Antoinette fichus of ninon, edged with satin niching, the vests and dainty collars being of fino lace. Then cap's were of oxidised silver net with tiny bunches of satin roses, while roses to match were tucked in their belt*. At a wedding in London tho elder bridesmaids wore silver grey velvet, made with vasts of delicate Lillo lace, bordered with skunk, tho. same fur being repeated in the skirts. Bunches of autumn berries were worn at their waists, while picturesque little hats trimmed with silver lace, and each set off with an upstanding orange plume, completed very attractive costumes. • The young maids' frocks were also of grey velvet. They wore beautiful old lace collars ami cuffs and touches of orange, and all carried charming bouquets of cherries tied with orange Amber satin dresses with white ninon fichus and tunics bordered with gold lx>.!l trimming, and daintily caught up with amber, white and blue chiffon roses, were worn with excellent effect by the bridesmaids at a recent wedding. The black velvet hats had brims of gold lace, and w«re trimmed at one side with large bows of amber tulle. They carried sheaves of amber chrysanthemums, with streamers of blue ribbon. Another set of bridesmaids' gowns, exhibiting the tendency in theso matters, was in Gobelin blue velvet, a gold lace cap being worn with each gown.

Miss Hnrdinge-Maltby- left Wellington on Saturday evening with the Miss Ethel Irving Company for Christchurch and Duiicdin. Miss llardingc-Maltby is filling the breach in the company which has been made by the indisposition of Miss Million, who is remaining behind in Wellington till March 9. when Miss Malion will in all probability be able to resume her place.

Bishop and Mrs. Averill left Auckland on Friday by tho P. and 0. boat for England. They intend returning- to Napier some time in August.

Mr. and .Mrs. Gilmonr (Invprcarfril!) are on tour and are staving at the Roval Oak.

Mrs. F. K. tie Castro and her vounger daughter have returned to Wellington from Wairoa where they were tho guests of Mrs. Robert Cooper. They wore, also visiting Lake Waikaremoana. Miss de Castro returns later.

Mrs. Walter Knowles, Amberley. Christ- ■ church, is the guest of Mrs. Kirk, Pine Street. She leaves for Masterton in a few days' time and returns to Wellington later..

Tho Rev. De.tn Fitchott and Mrs. Filchctt left for the south on Saturday.

Miss Vera Bennett, of Pctnnc, returned home yesterday, atfer a holiday trip to Southland.

Weddings— Shower Rmujtiets for brides and bridesmaids. Only the Choicest of Flowers used. Specially packed, and sent to anv nail of the Dominion. Miss Murray. 3."i Willis Street (Florist to his Excellency Lord Islington).'

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Traveller; Facilities for Mothers. On Friday afternoon in the House there was a proposal advanced bv Mr. (I. Hunter, M.l\, that, on long-distilnee journey.-, there should 1.,. „ carriage on the train reserved exclusively for the u.-i' of uinth<<is or oilier pri'Mins trnwlling with children in their cure. If .Mr. Hunter will only follow up his proposal sn that it liiulu.ies into fact, lie will earn the deep gratitude of iniiu.y mothers to whim the very thought of travelling with tiny children in the carriages, as they are, is full of a most tormenting dread, and it is only necessity which makes them bring their courage, up to the travelling point. What, with travelling with children in crowded trains, and also with the difficulty of finding holds and boardinghuuses that■ will take in young children, mothers in this country have rather a bad time. Everybody knows the discomfort and irritation that ensues when Iwxed up in ft carriage with four or five rampageous, uncontrollable children of varying ages, and, on a long journev, even tiie best of children get somewhat; out of hand, fretful, and tired. With the knowledge (hut there is a carriage into Which I bey can retire when tho infants lecoino cross and tearlul a certain degTee of worrv is removed from the minds of tho mothers and guardians.

there is reason for the provision of this special carriage when one considers the caro and attention that is necessary ui going any distance with children, anil the longer the journey—sav, from Wellington to Auckland—the more needful it is. New Zealandors pride themselves upon their progressircness, but there are manv things >n which the older countries lend Hie way in these matters. There is Engtind, to,!- instance, where, on some of the lines, these carriages are reserved for women travelling with children. Of course men do not realise these troubles. .-VII .they do is to secure their seat bv placing a bag upon it, and then disapY }i? • smoki "Sr carriage for the lest ot tho journey, anil woe-betide the daring creature who removes that sacred hag, and secures the seat during his ahsence At any rale, they have but"little conception o all the trials that .'is • when travelling with small children.