SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1372, 24 February 1912, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at St. Paul's. At St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral on February 19 the marriage took place of Miss Rosa Aschmann, daughter of tho lato Captain Aschmann, of Lyttclton, and Dr. George J. Hall, L.R.5.C.1., L.R.C.P.1., son of Mr. Ambrose Hall, Limerick, Ireland. The Rev. A. M. Johnson, vicar of St, Paul's, officiated at the wedding, which was a very quiet one. The future home of Dr. and Mrs. Hall will be in* Feilding. Auckland Victoria League. The Auckland branch of the Victoria League is evidently in for some hard work this winter. Government "has authorised the renovation of the soldiers' graves, and this work has already begun at Symonds Street, Dcvonport, and T'nuranga, and preparations arc being mado in several other places. This work will be permanent as long as tho league exists, and judging by the fact that new members are constantly being enrolled, the dissolution of the leaguo is not at all likely to eventuate. Members returning from vis.'b to the Motherland speak in the highest terms of the kindness of the league in London-and elsewhere extended ■to them. A Lady Solicitor. The unique spectacle of a lady solicitor appearing before a Supremo Court judge at Auckland was witnessed on Wednesday, when Miss Hoes, of. Gisborne, appeared before Mr. Justice Edwards iu Chambers as counsel for her lather (Mr. W. L. Roes), in support of a summons calling upon the East Coast Timber Company and another to show cause why a writ of summons and statement of claim should not bo set aside. Mr. R. M'Veagh appeared for ono of the defendants (a Air. Hall). The point raised for tho plaintiff (Mr. Rces) was that Hall had been selling the securities of tho company, and tho plaintiff, as a debenture- holder, required a return of the said securities. It was urgecl.thnt, apart from these securities, the company had not sufficient money to pay tho debenture holders. His Honour reserved his decision. An Uncommon Case. , Miss Violet Oakley, a Philadelphia artist, who has been chosen to complete ' the lato Mr. Edwin Abbey's work for tho capital at Pennsylvania, is to receive tho saino remuneration us Mr. Abbey, viz., Mdol. a foot. Mies Oakley painted tho Penno series in 'the mural decorations in tho Governor's reception room of 4 tka Capitol. ■ . " • ■ ■: ' .. Miss Cissio Slowey, M.A., L.A.B. (in religion, Sister Mary Philip) made, her profession in the chapel of the Sisters of Mercy, South Dunedin, • on Tuesday, and Mis 3 Maggio Booth (in religion, Sister Aloysius) was received. Bishop Vcrdon officiated, assisted by the Rev. Father Delany. , Mrs. H. Campbell intends returning to Hawke's Bay to-day. Miss Morton-Jones, Wangaraui, is on a visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barton, Matai-kuna,-motored through to Wellington, to see Miss Whitton (Oamaru) away by the Tainui for England on Thursday. Mrs. Hine is leaving for Stratford today; ' . Miss Speed leaves Wellington to-day for Picton. This afternoon, at Berhampore, tho foundation-stone of the new Presbyterian Orphanage is to be laid by his Excellency tho Governor. Tho site is readied by way of the Town Belt at tho end of Morton Street, and special car arrangements have been made for the occasion, extra cars being put on the Island Bay line (stopping at Britomart Street) for visitors attending the ceremony. Tho situation of the new homo is delightful, and as there, are already gardens, with plenty of shade, on tho spot, a very pleasant visit may be looked for. The Rev. W. Wooding, Mrs. and Miss Wooding, are to be tho guests of honour at an at home" given by the Social Committee of the Unitarian Free Church on Wednesday evening next, in the Kolburne Kiosk. I Miss" Wigney has returned to ChristI church from Wellington, where sh« was tho guest of Mrs. Tripe. Mr., Mrs., and Miss Hannah left for Sydney yesterday by tho Manuka, en routs to England. Mrs. Haslam also left by the same boat. Mr. E. J. Lambert, manager for Messrs. Houlder Bros., Sydney, leaves Wellington by the Drayton Grange on Tuesday. Mr. Lambert is accompanied by Mrs. Lambert and their three children. Tho Rov. Mr. Douglas, of Edinburgh, and Mrs. Douglas aro visiting New Zealand, and nro at present staying in Maslerton, tho guests of Dr. and Mrs. Hosking. Miss Skerrett has been paying a short visit to Napier. Among recent visitors to tho. Tourist Bureau at Wellington wero Mr. and Mrs. Winter Evans, of England; Mrs. J. Bayley 1-ecs, Birmingham, England; F. Winifred Scott, Randwick, Sydney; Alice M. Seott, Randwick, Syd.icy; Jessie MTntosh. Mosman, Sydney. Mr. John Graham, late M.P. for Nelson, and Mrs. Graham left by the Manuka for Sydney yesterday, where they will join 'the Orvicto for Englnud.

SPECIAL CONCESSIONS IN. HAIR TREATMENT. Tho loss of hair is, i\b a rule, the consequence of debility in somo form or another, but tho causes arc as various as the cases themselves. At this season the hair usually falls in excessive* quantities, and special care should be given to tho poalp. -Mrs. Rolleston 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 Massago, may !>c had for ono guinea during tho autumn; and ladies are taught the earo and treatment of their hair. Hook appointment* onrly, n» "A Imir in tlin hood ia worth fivo iti tho brush." Tol. UW. 236 Lambtan Quay (op;. Economic).'

Protection of Women, A mooting of the Society forthe ProtciTturn of Women and Children was hold on Friday afternoon, Mrs. W. A. Evans, M.A., presiding. A number of ousts which had booh undergoing investigation wero discussed, and it was decided to give assistance whore 'necessary. Tho following subscriptions wero acknowledged with thanks:—Messrs. .Nelson and -Moatc, Ills. Gd.; Messrs. Storey and Meek, 10s.; Wellington Woollen Co., 55.; Mrs. Eggcrs, 55.; Hutcheson, Wilson and Co., 55.; Mrs. .1. Gibb,'ss.; Judge Palmer, ss. i Mrs. W. F. Ward, 55.; "Sympathy," 5s ability," 55.; Mrs, Sheridan, sa.

A Welcome and a Farewell, On Thursday evening, at .tho Pioneer Club, a vory enjoyable party was given by the Telephone Exchange staff for the purpose of farewelling Miss Pirie, tho popular supervisor, and of welcomcing Miss' Luckie, who has just returned from abroad. About sixty members of. tho stall' were present, and a programmo iu the charge of Miss Penny Lewis, Miss Langton, Miss Mohane, mid Miss Armoro, contributed greatly to tho pleasure of the evening. Miss Scully, in a pleasant little speech, presented Miss Mirie with a set of solid silver brushes and a hand-mirror. The health of both guests were proposed by Miss Carrie Moore, and. drunk with musical honours. Tho singing of "Auld

Lang Syne" concluded a very enjoyable evening. Miss Luckie wore a very becoming gown of black net over pale pink; Miss Firio was in a frock of pale green; Miss Scully, grey, with dull blue embroideries, and Miss Seed a gown of emerald green silk.