SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1390, 25 March 1912, Page 11

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Gisborne Wedding. A quiet wedding took place in Holy Trinity Church, Gisborne, on Wednesday, when Mr. Mark Sceats was married to Hiss Saiiio Jlollis. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dawson Thomas. X'hq bride was given away by Mr. Jl. D. Smith, and Miss Lilian Sceats was her bridesmaid. Mr. T. M'Connell attended the bridegroom as best man. Laying of the Foundation-stone. A great m.iny people gathered in the Parliamentary grounds on Saturday to. witness the laving of the foundation-stone by his Excellency the Governor of the proposed new Parliament Buildings. Tho day wns absolutely perfect, and, when standing or sitting in the brilliant sunshine which flooded the grounds, one found it somewhat difficult to realise that summer was indeed vanishing out of it, no shadow of doubt about the matter could bo left in anyone's mind.

Already the hand* of the destroyer has been laid heavily upon lawn, gardens, nnd shrubs, and one of the few places of beauty in a city that is singularly destitute of beauty in itself will soon bq n thing of memory only. Humanitarian instincts should, no doubt, do much to conquer that regret when one remembers how necessary a spacious, properly-ventil-ated Parliament House is to members who are grappling with the destiny of this country, but it is an age when everything is sacrificed, to the humanitarian instinct, at the expense of self-respect, strength, nnd power. It was a doleful story that the Hon. R. M'Kenzio drew of the way in which member nfter member had been seized with illness every session ever since tho present building' had been occupied by them, nnd it was unfortunately quite true. A band stationed on the lawn diversified proceedings by playing at intervals, finishing with "God Save the King" upon the arrival of his Excellency. Upon the raised platform which was occupied by Lord Islington, were the Ministers of the Crown, members of Parliament, and their wives, and various official people. "Lady Ward, who accompanied Sir Joseph- Ward, was wearing a black velvet braided costume, ermine furs, and a large blnck hat, with beautiful coronation blue plumes. Miss Eileen Ward was in a dove grey coat and skirt, and a large black velvet hat, trimmed with ermine. The lawn, in front of this platform, was practically covered with chnirs-.for tbo accommodation of tho large number of .people who were present. Opening of Miramar Golf Club, Tho opening of the Mirainnr Golf Club for the season took place on Saturday afternoon, a great many people, tempted by the beautiful day, going out from town for the occasion. Mr. P. C. Freeth, the captain, welcomed the visitors, and various competitions then ensued. A mnrquee had been erected, nnd in it tea was served, the tables being decorated with autumn foliage and berries. Among thoso present were:—Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Oswin, Mrs. A. I* H. B. Wilson, Mr. nnd Mrs. D. Brown, Miss Dora Wilson, Mrs. and Miss Gavin, Mrs. B. A. Holmes, Miss Didsbury, Mrs'. P. C. Freeth, Mrs. Tennnnt, Mrs. and Miss Watkins, Miss Macintosh, Miss M'Kellar, Dr. nnd Miss M'l.ean, Mr. and Mrs. W. Blundell, Miss Thyra Von Dndelszen, Miss Doris Chilman, Miss Ward, the Misses Druininond (2), Miss Baird, Mrs. La Trobe.Mrs. Hall, Miss Logan, Miss Seed, Miss Mary Seed, Miss Jtssio Seed, Miss Doris Marks, Mrs. Wilberfoss, Miss C'allender, Miss Nelson, and many others. Victoria College Sports.

The annual sports of tho Victoria College Amateur Athletic Club were held oa the Kelburne Park ground on Saturday afternoon, a large number of people being present. The view of the blue harbour below, with its surrounding guardian hills, over whieh the sun shone cloudlessly all the afternoon, was alone w.orth going to see without the distracting joys of sports. Among those who wero present were Mrs. M'Eldowney, Mrs. H. M'Kcnzie, Jtrs. Pickcn, Mrs. de La Tour, Mrs. and Miss Sievwright, Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Post, Mrs. Edmondson, Mm. Jackman, Mts. W. Smith, Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. W. Wilson, the Misses Bissert (3), Miss Meadowcroft, and many others. Wellington Shakespeare Club. A reading of "The Merry Wives of Windeor" is to be given in the Sydney Street Schoolroom neit month by tho Wellington Shakespeare Club. The following is the cast of characters:—"Falstaff," Mr. Bock; "Ford," Mr. Godfrey; "Page," Mr. Gorham; "Shallow.-" Mr. Cnchemaille; "Hart," Mr. Breakspeare; "Slender," Mr. Shorney; "Fenton," Mr. Morris; "Sir Ku?h Evans," Mr. BuckeTid^e; "Dr. Cains," Mr. Baldwin; ''Bardolphi," Mr. Kendall; "Pistol," Mr. Adamson; "Nym." Mr. Bruntonj "Rugby," Mr. Lewis; "Mrs. FoTd," Miss Lena van Staveren; "Mrs. Page," Mrs. J. Darling; "•Vnne Page," Miss Kittie Reading; ' Mrs. Quickly," Miss Holmes; "Robin, Miss Tessa Reading.

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lysnar (Gisborne) are leaving Xew Zealand this week on a visit to England. Mr nnd Mrs. C. L. Rutherford arrived in Wellington by tlie Mararoa from Christcburch on Saturday. Miss Amy Webb, who has been away on a tbreo months' visit to Hobart, returned to Wellington at the end of the last week. Mrs. T. Ward, accompanied by Mrs. Ponsonby, is visiting her son in Dannevirke. Tho many friends of Mrs. Haeon will greatly regret to hear of the death of her eldest son in Auckland. Mrs. Hacon leaves by tho Main Trunk express to-day for the northern city. Mr. H. J. Patten, of Chicago (brother of the American "Wheat and Cotton King"), and Mrs. Patten nre, visiting Wellington, and leave shortly for the (hernial districts. Mrs. and Miss M'Lean, who have been visiting Miss Morton, left for the south nt the end of lait week. Mr. S. Boag, the London artist, ititlt his wife Mid daughter, are to visit Eketahuna early this week. Old settlers of tho totvn intend celebrating the visit with a Tounion. Mr. and Mrs. Besß and Miss Begg will be tho guests of the Mnyor. A quiet wedding took place on Tuesday In=t at the non. J. Anstey's homo on Otipua. Jiond, Timaiu, when his second son, Mr. Henry Anstey. wa« married to Miss Clara AVieford, of Fnirlic.

Weddings.—Shower Bouquets fur brides and bride?maids. Only (he rhokest of

Flowers u?ed. Specially packed and sent to nnv part of the Dominion. Mi«s Murray, fe Willis Street (Florist to his Excellency. Lord UlofitoA),