SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1386, 12 March 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Ohariu Wedding. At Holy Trinity Church, Ohariu, on Wednesday, March 6, a very pretty wedding took place, trhen Mr. Herbert Henry Bryant, eldest son of the late Mr. Henry Bryant, of Palmerston North, was married to Miss Eva Hannah Bryant, the younger daughter of the late Mr. John W. Bryant, of Ohariu. The Rev. Mr. Petrie, of Johnsonvilli) officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Stephen Bryant," looked charming in white silk poplin, trimmed with silk ivory lace and insertion, a court train of satin ornamented with silk chiffon trimming, and a girdle of heavy silk cord. She wore the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautifully bouquet of white flowers and lyco■podium. Four of her neice.s—the Misses Winnie, Daisy, Violet, and Nola Bryantattended her as bridesmaids. The Misses Winnie, and Daisy were prettily gowned in Empire dresses of cream radianta trimmed with all-over lace, and piped with corded silk. They wore white picture hats, wreathed with pink roses and for-get-me-nots, and carried bouquets of pink and white asters, with lycopodiiim. The two little girls—tho Misses , Violet and Nola —woro pale pink velvet dresses, trimmed with while silk, and dainty caps of pink net. They carried crooks' decorated with flowers' and streamers. Mr. Leslie firyant, brother of tho bridegroom, was best man, and Mr. G. E. Gibbons was groomsman. The bridegroom's gift to the brido was a gold pendant, set with tourmalines, rubies, and pearls, and to each of the bridesmaids he gave n gold brooch. After the ceremony, about one hundred guests assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bryant. Tho rooms were prettily decorated and no pains had been snared to make the ceremony as complete as possible. The usual toasts were honoured, the principal taint; proposed by Mr. J. P. Luke, and happily responded to by the bridegroom , . "The Bridesmaids" was proposed by Mr. Len Bryant, and responded to by Mr. Leslie Bryant. To further celebrate the event Mr." and Mrs. S. Bryant entertained a large party of friends at their residence, where, a very enjoyable evening was spent. Late in the aftenoon Mr. and Mrs. Bryant left for Wellington, en route to the north. Their future homo is to bo at Maowhanga, on the Main Trunk line. Obituary. Tho death took place on Tuesday of one of New Zealand's oldest colonists, Mrs. Agnes Hill, wife of the late John Hill, uf Hunua. Deceased was 02 years of ago, and had been in New Zealand since 1642. Tho late Mr. and Mrs. Hill were uniongst the first settlers in the Hunua district, and they had many exciting experiences there, during the Maori War, their homestead being burned by the Natives. Mr. Alex. Hill, the oldest surviving son, at that time also took a prominent part in tho war, boing a member of Von Tempsky'a company, i Mr. Alex. Hill recently arrived from Westport, where ho lives, in order to bo present at his mother's funeral. There were nine sons and daughters, but only three survive their mother. There are, however, nearly 100 descendants, most of whom live in the district. Mrs. Lowes (Masterton) is away on a visit to Tiirakina. Mrs. Gladstone (Masterton) and her little son nrc staying at Packaknriki. Mrs. Graham (Auckland) has gone to stay with Captain and Mrs. Pilkington at Christchurcli for a few weeks. A Press Association tolesrram from Sydney states that Mrs. and Miss Seddon nro staying in Sydney till Saturday, when they leavo for New Zenland. Mr. T. Sctidon, M.P., who went over to meet, them, remains behind for a few days. During their stay in Melbourirp they were entertained by tho Prime Minister, Mr. Fisher, and other Ministers, Lady Fuller, wife of Sir John Fullor, Governor of Victoria, will arrive in Auckland to-morrow, and will stay at Government House for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. Carter, of London, who are visiting Wellington, leavo on a tour of tho Hot Lakes District on Thursday. Mrs. 11. Gow leaves Wellington for Vancouver to-morrow. Tho members of the Pioneer Club entertain Miss Ethel Irving at an "at homo" on Thursday afternoon in tho club rooms. J[iss Hardinge-Maltby has returned to Wellington from her tour in tho Eonth with the Ethel Irving Company, after having taken Miss Malyon's place for tbreo weeks, during the letter's illness. Mrs. M. Turroll has returned to Wei. lington from a visit to Hawke's Bay. Mrs. M'Rae is leaving Auckland this wcok for England, where she joins her daughter, Mrs. Firth. Mrs. Todd (England) is staying at the Royal Oak Hotel. A Press Association cablegram received last evening from Sydney stated that tho Earl and Countess of Morton left by tho Moldavia yesterday for Auckland. Mrs. Pnlloine, of Auckland, and her daughter are making a stay for a few woeks with Mrs. Pulleinc's brother, Mr. ,1. M. Butt, at his house on Wellington Terrace. MRS. BOLLESTON. Begs to notify Ladies that her Special Lotion for Falling Hair, Price Us. Cd., mav be obtained at Misses Macondrew and Hayes, Lambton Quay; also the following:— Washable Human Hair Pad?, ss. 6d. Imperial Hair Stain, all shades, 4s. Cd. Calvo Shampoo Powders, Cd. each, ss. doz. Extra Large, Superior Quality, Hair Nets, K La Cignlo Cream. 3s. Cd. f.n C'ignio Powder, 2*. Cd. Hair Restorer. 7s. fid., cle.. all of which are specially recommended. FACIAL MASSAGE. Vibro Facial Massage, Scalp Trentinenl, Shampooing, Manicuring Pedicuring, Tlainvork, Klcctrolj-sis. Mif. linybittlo, MS Looubton Quay (ovor Orr, Chamifit). Thine 1554,-A.dvt,

Miramar Ladies' Golf Club. ')'he annual general iiiceiing »f meniliei'f. ol' Urn Minimal- Ladies' (iolf Club wn» In-11l lit Hie Town ll;ill on Monday iilierniiuii. There wii- a fairly goul iilleinliinci' of members, 1 h.- cupluin (Mrs. I!. A. H'jlnieO being in t li.- dm jr. The olliiris Heeled for tin- coming season were as fi.||i)iv:-C U |,li,iii, Mrs. Tvniifiiil ; su-ivliirv, .Miss (iiivin; coiiuuiltt'e, Mrs. T. li. Ma.-arlliy, Mrs. Wiilkius, mid MUs Gray. Miss Gray did lint, allow herself to be again noiniimled for tho oflicc. of smvtary, and the members expressed their appreciation of her excellent work in that capacity. The election of new members will take place at the cud of this month. Ferryside Croquet Club, Tho following are the results of the Rami's played at Day's Hay for the club's championship singles:—Mrs. Cnrdale beat Mr. Whilehousc; Mr. lioere beat Miss Briggs; Miss Mandel beat Miss Foss; Mrs. Gcddis won from Mrs. Maudel; Miss Maiidesloy beat Mrs. Warbiirton; Miss Bentley beat Miss N. Zohrab; Miss V. Zohrab beat Dr. M'Gcorge. As next Monday (March 18) is a holiday, it is hoped that members will take advantage of the opportunity to play off as many games as possible, so that, as <i result of Saturday and Monday's play, the semi-final should be renched. There are also a handicap singles and a doubles competition still hanging fire. These it is hoped will be completed soon. Death of Pioneer Settler. There died at To Muka, on Sunday, a pioneer settler, Mrs. Margaret Hornbrook, aged 81, who arrived in Wellington in 18H, and came south in 185 J. Sho was the first white woman to land at Tiniaru, and her eldest son was the first white child born in South Canterbury. She was the widow of Mr. Win. Hornbrook, who, with his brother (Major Uornbronk), took up a Rowhenua run in the second selection, after the Rhodes Brothers. .They subsequently took up Opnha and Kakahu runs when Iho low country was bought up by fanners in 1871, Mr. Hornbrook bought a farm at Seadown. After his death, Mrs. Hornbrook, in 191)1, leased the farm, and has since lived in Te Muka. Sho leaves three sons and three, daughters.—Press Association. I Miss Ethel Irving. An Interview. The Miss Ethel Irving that is to be seen in the various photugraphs that have been placed before tins public in Wellington is a somewhat different one from the living Miss Irving, and it might also be said that these photcgraphs are not nearly so iiili'i'cstin b '.|nokin<; as tho reilily. When tho charm of a iato is dependent upon its mobility, its switt changes of expression, pud the suggestion of the personality that lies behind it, the camera, though it may not lie, is extremely inadequate in its results. In any ca::e, the individuality of an actor or an actress who has gained eminence in their profession, must of necessity be complex, nnd with a touch of something elusive—so, after all, why condemn the camera! Miss Irving has thoroughly enjoyed her tour so far, and has been very interested in both Australia and New Zealand. Tho audiences have been keen, Wellington not being the least among them in that quality, and everywhere people have been exceedingly kind and liospitable. Still, to be awny from London for a yejr is a fairly long time, and Miss Irving will not bo altogether sorry when she. returns to London, in spite of the pleasure she has eiperieir.vd in the colonies. Like Miss Mary Mannar ing in America, and like Miss Beatrico Day, though in a greater degree than the latter, Miss Irving is interested in farming, and when they are at Home., she and her husband spend as much of their time as possible upon their farm, in a village some distance from Londin. To grow olio's own vegetables, to have one's own butter mado upon the place (versatile though she is one can hardly imagine Miss Irving malting butter), to put >'p with the disappointments that the rearing of even a few misguided and contriry hens invariably bring upon their owners, is an added touch of variety to life. Miss Irving, as far back as she can remember, always thought of tho stage as her profession, heredity no doubt largely accounting; for her love for it, as sue ci-mcs of theatrical people. She began with musical comedy, playing in London, the provinces, and America, with several companies, and from musical comedy Miss Irving passed on (ill she gained the front rank in her profession. Miss Irving has also stage-matvAo'i'd, producing some years ago "What Pamela Wanted." Kven in New Zealand rumours nnd reports of thi! ilis'ippi.ibatinn and scorn with which mi.i:iv notable playwrights regard the Censor in England, have arrived, and it was rather interesting to get the opinion i>! , yet another factor in the quest ion—the factor that makes the play a living thin;;. In jeply to the question as to whether she thought the Censor was a necessary evil, Miss Irving said that in her opinion them was necessity for it, as undoubtedly plays would bo produced that would not bo good in their effect. It was quito true that in painting, sculpture, and music there was no Censor to ban tho conceptions of Iho artist, but then his influence was not 80 widespread as was that of the stage. As it was, plays that had boon condemned, could be, and were, performed in London in unlicensed halls or theiitres, and so long us no money was taken, tho management could practically play what they liked. Plays that have been magnificent things in themselves, but that would be harmful to bring before an undis.crimin.itin!? public, have been performed in this way. Speaking of the unusual plays that have recently made their appearance in Europe, "Tho Miracle." "The Oedipus," and "Sumnrnn," Mis-s Irving thinks that part of their success wns due to tho fuel of their novelty. People had not seen anything like them—they were new, nnd so they rushed them. The "Suinurun" was n most beautiful thing, tho visible realisation of a story from the Arabian Nights. Slinke-speare's plays, which for years had invariably meai.t ruin to the. management, had shared in the, whim of the moment, and had had successful runs ns well, a most unprecedented state of things. Miss Irving has been fortunate enough never to havo plnycd a pnirt thnt she did not like, and bho is very fond of Lndy Fiederiek, SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rnsmn" (reg.). A guarantee given with each enso undertaken. Sco testimonials nnd letters. Mrs. Hullen (over Economic), Lambton Quay. 'Phono 1(M". (Tostimoninl.) Clifton Hill, Melbourne, Vic, November 30th, 1911. Denr Madam,—Would you kindly 6ond me another pot of your "Rusma." I am delighted with it. Plcaso 6cnd ns soon as possible. Enclosing money (£1 Is.), which I think will bo right. Originnl copy of above enn be seen at my address. * Mr. Pett Ridge, who spoke, recently at a meeting held for the purpose of forming n Girl Guides' organisation in West Loudon, said at Abergavcnny, in Monmouthshire, last year a man was upset in the river and a good many people who hud assembled on a bridge wero advising him not to drown. One, more intelligent than the rest, ran for a ropo nnd. on returning, threw tho entire rope to the man. (Laughter.) Scientific Facts Concerning Hair.— MISS MILSOM, through her genuine preparations, will stop the worst ense of falling hair in 48 hours. She will nourish the most perished scalp and make hair grow. Ladies and gentlemen taught earn of hair nnd skin for home treatment. No "fflkes," no Vibro, no Electricity, no Brushing: Shampooing, Electrolysis.' Clipping; Hnirdressing taught; flair Work a speciality. Delightful face treatment to remove wrinkles and make coarse skill tine and smooth as velvet. Consultation i'rte. Telephone, Hit. Miss- Milwin. King's Chambers (opp. Stewart I)iiwmhi'.-j, Wul-lington.-Advt. Wedding*.—Shower l)mii|iie(s for brides nnd biidesiiinid-. Only (he choicest of Flowers used. Specially packed and sent !o any part of the Dominion. Miss Murray, 33 Willis Street (Florist to his Kicollency Lord Islington).