SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1383, 8 March 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Christchurch Wedding. A pretty wedding took place at the residence "of Mr. James Baylies. Caledon- • ian Road, Christchurch, oil Wednesday, 0 when Miss Jean Baynes, third' daughter L of Mr. James Buynes, of Christchurch, n was married to Mr. William Stewart n Bovlc, third son of Mr. Jamfs Boyle, of ;i Ak'aroa. The Rev. Mr. Tate, Vicar of l( St. Paul's, officiated. The bride, who tl whs given away by her father, wore a n verv pretty dove grey silk frock, anil 11 large black picture hat with plumes. Her )i bridesmaids were Miss Ettie Taylor and u Miss Dora Gapes, of Wellington, both of 0 whom were gowned in blue silk. Mr. R. ) W Boyle, of Wellington, was the best b man. 'Mrs. Baynes, the bride's mother, « wore a gown of black silk and a black t bonnet to match. A number of friends f and relatives were entertained after the a ceremony, and the bride ami bridegroom y, were the recipients of many congratula- t tions and wishes for their future welfare. » u A Presentation. V It was a very happy little gathering ], that met together on Thursday afternoon 0 to bill farewell to Miss M. Meaeham, oil t the occasion of her retirement from the j accountant's branch, G.1'.0. Enjoyable afternoon tea was dispensed, the table being prettilv decorated with flowers. Amongst those officers who were present were Messrs. L. Ledger, 11. Uuggirs, and ■V. Robert's. Later on Mr. Cioo. Levy pre-' sented Miss Meaeham, on behalf of the { staff, with" a silver manicure set and cut- i "lass' scent bottle, to mark the high esteem a and appreciation in which the recipient 2 was held. At Trcntham. f It was disappointing that the weather ■ should havo been so threatening and unpleasant yesterday, as many people who ' had intended going out to Trentlmm to > witness tho shooting finally came to the J conclusion that it was wiser not to defy the elements. As it was, however, mute a surprising number 1 did travel out there, 1 and saw something of the shooting for the < King's Prize and the presentation ot the 1 prizes to the victors. Heavy showers, J drenching spectators and shooters alike, 1 descended at times, and it was decided 1 that the presentation ceremony should 1 take place in the large mess-room instead ' of in tho open as upon other more favour- 1 able occasions. Congratulatory speeches wore made by Sir Joseph Ward and other 1 speakers, and the prizes, which made- an imposing sight, were presented to their owiters by Lady Ward. According to her established custom, tea was most hospitably provided by Mrs. Barton, a double : marquee having been erected and decorated with lyeopodium, the tables also . being prettily arranged with flowers. Lady Ward was wearing a navy blue coat ami skirt, and large black hat with white ostrich plumes. Mrs. Barton was in black and. white striped costunio, and black hat with white flowers; Mrs. Cpdley, navy blue coat and skirt, and emerald green hat Some of those present were: Mrs. ■Heard, Mrs. Knox, Mrs Thornton, Mrs. Kemp, Mrs. Webster, Miss Eileen Ward, Miss Collins, Mrs. Donald Donald (Masterton), Mrs. Stott, Mrs. Austin Briggs, Mrs. Halliday, Miss Briggs, Miss Lwen, anil others. , Mrs. Chatficld intends lcavin? on a short visit to Christchurch this evening. . Miss Maisie Carte left Wellington yesterday morning for Manakau on a visit to her sister. Mrs. Donald Donald (Masterton) is ' a visitor to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Will Lawson are staying in town for a fortnight, prior to leaving for Dannevirke, where they will permanently reside. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Loughnan have taken Mr. Will Lawson's house at Seatoun for some weeks. Mr. and Mrs. H. Denison (Sydney) were passengers by the Rotorun for England. Mrs. D. Riddiford (Greatford) 'is a visitor to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Chambers, of Brisbane, who have toured the whole of New Zealand, leave for Sydney by the Mnungauui to-day. - Miss Reno Queree, the talented young pianiste, left yesterday by the s.s. Rotorun en route fur Berlin. She was accompanied by her aunt /Miss Philcox, of Auckland.) and her cousin (Mr. Stanley Williams, ot Wanganuii. The vyum? artist « cabin was a mass of beautiful floral tributes from friends and well-wishers all over New Zealand. Mr. and Mrs. Guise arrived in Auckland from Wellington un Tuesday. MRS. ROLLESTON, Hcgs to notify Ladies that her Special Lotion for Falling (lair. Price .Is. 6(1., mav be obtained at Miss.es Mncandrew anil Hayes, Lambton Quay; also the lotlowing:— AVashablo Human Hair Pads, ss. 611. Imperial Hair Stain, all shades, 4s. Gd. Culvo Shampoo Powders, Cd. each, lis. doz. Extra Largo, Superior Quality, Hair Nets, Is. La Cignlo ('ream. Us. Cd. La Cignlo Powder, 2". (id. Hair Uei.lmcr, 7s. 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Garden Parly at Flaxmere. .Sir William and Lady Russell outer-| rained n very large number of B llp , s ,^ s "} " garden partv at "Flaxmere" on Tuesday afternoon. Although the weather hml been "anything but pleasant previously, Tuesday itself was delightful, and the grounds looked very fresh and beautiful. Tea was served in a marquee on the lawn aml in n recess hidden among the trees, and fruit salad was obtainable. ]u a gailv-decorated tent a fortune teller was besieged, and told to intensely interested or sceptical listeners, as the ease might be, many of the fascinating things hidden in the future. The guests, as they arrived, were received bv the host and hostess fin tho lawn, Lady Russell wearing a beautiful gown of black embroidered union over old gold brocade, and a very pretty black bonnet. Miss Russell was in a frock of cream-coloured cambric, the bodice and lower part of the skirt being.composed of broderie Anglnise, and the latter finished at the edge witli a band of black satin.