SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1371, 23 February 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Palmerston. On Wednesday afternoon, at the Cuba Street Methodist Church, Palmerston North, the Rev. T. T. Thomas ofhewtcd at a pretty weddinjr, Miss Eva ioster, fourth daughter of Mr. William poster, being married to Mr. H. A. Kochler, youngest son of Mr. Ewald Kochler, a 'very old resident of Palmerston North. The bridesmaids were Miss Ella and Miss Minnie Foster, sisters of tho bride, and the best man, Mr. H. Jackson. Mr. H. Foster, a brother of the bride, was groomsman. Tho bride wore a gown-.of cream silk striped voile, trimmed with beautiful lace and the customary veil and wreath. The bridesmaids were, in frocks of grev cashmere braided and piped with pink satin, and black picture hats. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold muff chain and to the bridesmaids were given gold brooches. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a gold Albert chain. A number of guests were afterwards entertained at the residence of tho bride's parents, where many good wishes were expressed for the bride and bridegroom's future.

Wedding at Gisborne. The marriaqo of Miss Ethel Corbett, daughter of Mr. V. S. Corbett, of kaiti, to Mr. H. J. Skillcn, took place in St. Mary's Church, Gisborne, on Tuesday. The"Rev. Father Finn officiated, and the bride was attended by her sisters, Misses Flo and Elsie Corbett. Mr. J. Skillen was best man, and Mr.. J. Corbett acted as groomsman. A wedding breakfast was given at the residence of tho bride s parents after the ceremony. In the evening a large number of friends of the bride and bridegroom were entertained at the Poverty Bay Rowing Club's shed at a dance.

A Hastings Wedding. A prettv wedding took place in the Hastings Catholic 'Church on Tuesday, when Mr. Timothy John Downing, of Tomoana, was married to Miss Josephine Barry, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M: Barry, of Crissoge. The R«v. Father Mahoney officiated. The bride, who was givea away bv her father, wore a gown of Indian silk trimmed with lace, nnd veil and wreath of ornngo blossoms. Sho carried a beautiful bouquet presented her by Mrs. P. J. Barcroft. There were four bridesmaids, Miss M. Barry (chief bridesmaid), Miss K. Barry, Miss B. Downing (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss M. Allen, all of whom were in white silk, with black hats trimmed with roses. Mr. A. Downing was the best man, and Mr. M. Barry, groomsman. The bride's travelling" costume was of navy blue with a black picture hat.

Notable Golden Wedding. On Tuesday, at, Auckland, was celebrated a notable golden wedding, that of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Freeman. The husband is aged four score, and his wife is eleven years younger; and their descendants number fifty-six in all. The happy couple had grouped about thcin eight sons and four daughters, all of whom are married, and a community of happy grandchildren. Mr. Freeman landed in New Zealand in 1856, as a member of the Goth Regiment, and fought in the Maori wars. He and his wife are of that splendid stock that makos tho solid foundations of a colony, for during half o century they have not ailed, not on? of their offspring was lost to them, and the aged bridegroom celebrated his golden wedding on leave from his steadv work as a carpenter. At the Mount Eden Primitive Methodist Church a brief thanksgiving service was conducted by the Revs. Olphert and Lyons, and Mr. Freeman was pres?nted with an illuminated address. At a golden wedding breakfast, tho speakers includetrthe Hon. G. Fewlds, Messrs. I>. G. Ewington, W. Thome, and Doliner.

SPECIAL CONCUSSIONS IN HAIR TREATMENT. The loss of hair is, as n rule, the. consequence of debility in some form or another, but the causes are as various as the cases themselves. At this se.as.-n the hair usually falls in excessive quantities, and special care should be given to the scalp. Mrs. liollcston advises a short course of treatment in every case, as the greatest benefit is derived at this particular time. Special Courses (five treatments) for Falling Hair, etc._, including necessary preparations and Vibro Massage, may be had for one guinea during the .milium; and ladies are taught the earo and treatment of their hair. _ Bcok appointment? early, as "A hair in tho head is worth five :n the brush." Tel. 1599. i'o6 Lambkin Quay (opp. Economic).'*

In the House. A great deal of additional interest was added to the proceedings in the House last evening by the fact that among the speakers were some of the new members. The first of these to take part in the debate was Mr. Payne, the member lor Grey Lynn, and in view of the various circumstances, tho utterance of his name by the Speaker was the signal lor some attention. With but little ' preliminary Mr. Payne .announced his intention of voting for the Government in the coming division, and adduced remarkable reasons as to why his pledge should be broken. ~ It was to the Libernl-Labotir-Radicnl party which (ho said) was going to be the dominant one, that the country was to look to in the future, nnd if pledges were to stand in the wav of the interests of the Labour party, lie would break them without compunction. Mr. Payne is evidently very versatile, for he confided to the House various things in which he was interested, or had knowledge of—the working of the Civil Service for one, the' railways for .another, typewriting, and one or two other little things. Judged by his speech, .Mr. Payne is hardly to be taken seriously. Words in black and white nro rather disconcerting things to have hurled at a person, particularly when they happened to be opinions and convictions that had been expressed before on election, and which had later on become foresworn. It was only the greatest restraint that hem back many of the occupants of tho ladies gallery from breaking into cheers and clnpping Mr. Harris vigorously when ho expressed his opinion of Mr. Payne s peculiar lack of—consistency. There was no mincing matters with Mr. Harris, who is a new member, and also a young man. and his feelings had evidently reached the overflowing point of indignation. Terse, sincere, and manly, he spoke well ;and to the point, and at his concluding remark it was quite as much as members could have done, one thought, to have kept from cheering. The interest was intense, everyone presont who was not facing him screwing himself round, in some way or another, so that they could have him in view, somehow or nnother. Mr. Hindmarsh also drew attention by his vigorous onslaught upon tho Government. At times his voice was not adequate to express all he wished—not adequate for himself in volume, though it must have penetrated very far outside. Although ho condemned it in unsparing terms, and would go against it so long as Mr. Millar was upon its benches, yet— and a roar went up from both sides of the House—lie would vote against Mr. Massev. ITe would "suck Sir Joseph Ward'drv like an orange," and ho would also "suck the Reform party as dry"— for the benefit of his party. Ho had not pledged himself ,to either the Government or the Opposition.

Feilding Notes. Miss Meares (Cliristchurch) is the guest of Mrs. Barton. Mrs. Stafford, who has been staying with Mrs. Harp, has returned to her home. Mrs. Atkinson has gone to Auckland for a few weeks. Mrs. M'AUnm nntl family have returned from Foxton. Mrs. Roberts has returned from Plimmerton. Mr. and Mrs. Prior have gone, to AuckMiss Kerr (Wangamu) has returned to her home after spending several weeks with Mrs Miller. Mrs. Outhrie has gone to "Wellingtonfor the session. . . , Mrs. M'Govorn (Auckland), who has .been Mrs. Gillespie's guest, has returned to her homo. Mrs. Tickers is staying with Mrs. Revington Jones. ... Mrs. Graham Shannon (Martoii) is staying in Fcilding. Mrs. A. Gruer has returned from the seaside. .~. , Mrs. Francis (Te Kuiti) is visiting her mother, Mrs. Walpole. The weather was most disagreeable on Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs. Barton gave a ve'rv jollv garden party. In spite of the horrid gales wo hove had lately, the gardens and shrubbery looked beautiful. Delicious afternoon tea was handed round on the verandah, which overlooked the tennis and croquet lawns. Mrs. Barton received her guests in a pretty black and white frock with largo black bat. Among tho guests were: Mrs. Alpine?, in a tussore silk costume and black hat: Mrs. Gillespie, pale, blue chiffon, nijied with cerise, large blue hat; Mrs. Willis, pretty grev gown and black hat; Mrs. Lawson. navv blue coat and skirt, largo black ! hat; Mrs. Levin, slate grey costume, hot to match; Mrs.' Woollams, deep mauve costume, black hat; Mrs. Clayton, dark mirple frock, with hat to match; Mrs. Revmgton-Jones. white muslin gown and white and black hat; Mrs. Bai ey, blue and white striped taffetas, with pretty blue hat; Mrs. Giesen, black and white striped tailor-made, and cream hat with pink roses; Mrs. Liners, red and black costume, black hat, with ml berries; Mrs. Roberts, white cont and skirt; Mrs. Miles, blue . eolienne frock, black hat; Mrs. Lethbridge. pretty black silk gown, black toque; Mrs. Halliday, black and white costume; Mcsdaliies Rodmnync, .Fitzherbcrt, Walpole, Meyrick, Gorton (2), M'Beth, Horrocks, M'Allum, Walker, Montgomery, Wheeler, .Miller, Mackay, Prv. Cartv. Misses Spain (2), M. Beth (2), Shannon, "Walker, I'itzherbert, Gorton Meares (Christchurch), Wheeler, Wyatt, Rav, and many others. Mrs. Hoult has gone to Auckland tor a few weeks. ~ , , Mrs. Thompson (Wnnjranm) has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Watkin. Miss Brandon (Wellington) has been staving at the Vicarage. . . Mrs. G. Elliott (Greytown) is staying at tho Ftildinz Hotel. Dr. and Mrs. Andrew*. Nelson, were among the passengers who left Wellington by the Tninui for London. Mrs. Pharnzyn (Auckland) passed through Wellington on Wednesday on her way to the south. Miss M. Zohrab has returned to Wcl- : lington from a visit to roraugahau, Hawke's Bar, where she was the guest of : Mrs. White: Mrs. f'ardll and her daughter have ari rived in Wellington on their way from . Christchurch to Napier, where they will ' be the guests of Mr?.- .T. Cargill. Miss Williams fAshbridge, Napier),, her sister, »ind her niece, leave to-day for Sydney, en route to England. i Miss Arrow. Bawke's Bay. has been staying with Mrs. A. I. Worburton, Wellington, and is now tho guest of Mrs. Rnthbono, llutt. Miss M. Westenrn, Aknroa, is staying with Mrs. Bridge, Oriental Bar.

THE TELL-TALE MARK OF TIME I« when your hair is turning grey. Ipply to Miss Milsom for free consultation, and do as she instructs. She will treat aud teach you to make healthy and restore growth and colour without injurious dyes. Home treatment for ladies and gentlemen. Miss Milsom has special preparations for homo treatment, also excellent creams an(*. summer lotion for sunburn, tanning, and freckles. Miss Milsom diagnoses all enjes. Delightful Face Massage, Shampooing, Manicuring, Hairdressing taught. Hairwork of every description. Only best quality hnglish hair used. Switches and large variety. Feather-weight Natural Washable Hairpads, from ss. Electrolysis (permanent nnd painless, qualified under Madam Barclay, New York). Telephone SU. Miss Milsom, King's Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson's). Willis Street, Wellncton.*

YVYddiiig" —."".liovrcr Tionqnets for brides ami bridesmaids. Only the choicest of Mowers used. Specially packed, nnd pent to anv part of the Dominion. -Miss Muvrav, 35 Willis Street: (Florist to his I,xcoilency Lord IsTingon).* The H\isb;:nd-"\fell. say wlinl you will, mv denr, vou'il find lvorv Innii mt I th" "twlil.'' Th*. Wij r "Oh, Tom, , bow can you l>e so bitter/