SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1402, 30 March 1912, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Palmerston Wedding. At the residence of the bride's parents, Hokowhitu (writes our Palmerston North correspondent), the m'nrrioge took place of 'Miss Jean Gcinmell, oldest daughter of Mr.; and Mrs. John Gcmmcll, nnd Mr. Thomas Craig, younger son of Mr. Wil■liahi; Craig, of Wanganui. The Hev. L, Neat officiated. Tho bride, who was given 'away by her father, wore a gown of white satin, with tunic opening at one side, and edged all round with a deep gold fringe. The bodice was draped with ninon and old point lace, with touches of sold and finished with a sash at the side, i'lio court train, fastened to the shoulders, was draped with point lace and finished with silk cord, and a bridal veil that had belonged to hor mother was worn by the bride, with iier wreath of orange blossoms. The gift of the bridegroom— a gold watch wrist-bracelet—was also worn, and she carried a shower-bouquet of'white roses and inniden-hair fern. There were two bridesmaids in attendance, Miss Lilian Clemmell (sister of the bride) and Miss V, Craig (sister of the bridegroom), who wore pale blue satin dresses, with black satin underskirts showing slightly round'the foot, and bodies trimmed with lace and gold braid. They also wore large black velvet hats, with bows of blue tulle, and their gifts from tho bridegroom—peirl and rubv brooches. Their bouquets were cf pink roses and maiden-hair fern, and were also presented to them by the bridegroom. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Peter Murray, of Wanganui, as best man, and. Mr. Frwl. Genimell, brother of the bride, as groomsman.. 'The bride's mother wore black satin; with a black ninon overdress and Oriental 'trimming, and a black liat with ostrich feathers. The bridegroom's mother wore green taffetas, with a large black hat and a -white ostrich feather boa. The bride's travelling dress was of navv blue, handsomely trimmed with broad 'black braid, and with it was worn a large beaver hat with black and emerald, green tips. .-

Havolock North Wedging. -,' In the;EnglislhChurc>.nt'nnvelock, on place ot Miss daughter of Mrs.• .7.-■lmVilliiim'S, of "Muritni,", Havelock' North, and -Mr. Ludovig Hersch, of Svdnev, the ceremony being pcriorined by ltishot) Williams, assisted by the Hovs. Alfred and Arthur Williams, uncles of the bride, and the llcv. Mr. J.usk, vicar ot Uavelock. A very large number ot guests wore present in the church, the chancel and altar of which were, decorated with nikau palms and white, flowers, l'l'aulein Fleischman played the organ. lne;bnde was given away by her uncle, Mr. Allan Williams, and was attended by -torn bridesmaids, the Misses Norali «"']„ «"- jorie Williams (her sisters), Mary Warren and Letty, Williams (her god-daugl teisl. The. bridegroom was attended by Mr. h. H. Pierce as-best man, and Mr. (jlauil Williams as groomsman. . Miss Williams wore a gown of ivory satin, trimmed with Carriekmacross lace, and a tulle veil over a wreath of orange, blossoms/myrtle, and heather, and carried a -bouquet which, with a necklace of ,'djam'otids.and pearls, wore tho gif.ts.of the bridcg'roorii.- The elder bridesmaids wore frocks'of ivory lace over satin, large.pale pink straw hats lined with black velvet, They carried bouquets of pink carnations. The carried bouquets of pink carnations, roses, and bouvardia, and woro pearl and diamond brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The littlo girls were in pretty frocks of pink flowered muslin, and black satin hats lined with pink chiffon and trimmed with tiny rosebuds. They carried tight littlo nosegays of pink flowers', and wore pearl brooches, gifts from the bridegroom. . . ■ .After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Williams, who woro n gown of soft black charmcuso with a long square train, aiid a black toque. The bride and bridegroom received tho congratulations' of their friends, and their health was proposed by Sir William "Russell. Laler in the afternoon Jlr. and .Mrs. Bcrsch left by motor, the' bride wearing a frock of vien'x rose ninon, simply made, and a rosecoloured sntin hat with ono big black plume across the crown. The Persistence of Him I ;' A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that at the annual meeting of the Auckland Ladies' Hockey Association the chairman asked the two men present—the press reporter and Mr. 1,. H. Norton, secretary of the Auckland Association—to retire. Mr. Norton declined unless the chairman quoW the rule giviusr him the authority. Mr. Norton persisting, the chairman (Mr. T. Grcsham) telephoned for policemen, whereupon Mr. Norton left tho room, followed by dele-., gates from five clubs. A Lady Scientist. . On the recommendation of the Board of Advice on Prickly Pear Destruction, the Queensland Government has decided to establish an experimental statinu for tho purpose of conductinnr experiments for pear-eradication. Dr. Jean White, a lady whi is at present lecturer on botany at 'the Melbourne University, has been appo'nM to take charge of the station. Dr. White will act under the direction of the Board of Advice, and will .carry out purely scientific investigations, • with the object of enabling settlers to copo with the pear. ■■ • '■. : —

Syrens Ladies' Hockey Club. At n general meeting held on Thursday night, the Syrens Ladies' Hockey Club (senior) was I'onned. The. following officers were elected :—Patron, Miss W, Mellsop; president, '.Mr. W. J._ Organ; vicepresidents, Messrs. 11. V. Walton, Charles MacMah.m. .!. M'Donnell, J. Price, I). Tripe, M. Luckie, and I'. Gardiner; lion. .Auditur, -Mr. A. C. Geddis; conch, Mr. A. M. Salek; lion. secretary and treasurer, Miss G. Williams; club captain, Miss L. Wagstaffo; captain, Miss K, Dement; vicecaptain, Miss M. Caldwell; management committee, Misses M'llonnoll, Dengo, Warren, Brown, nnd Hardio: delegates to W.L.H.A., Misses Caldwell and Williams. It was decided to commence practice at Karori to-day. Lady Findlay is leaving on a visit bo tho south. ■ Miss Larkins (Auckland), who has been visiting .Mrs. Hassell, ot Porirua, is spending a few days at "Kenilworth" beforo going on, to Palmcrstou North, Mrs. Hicklcv, tho wife of Captain Hickley, of H.M.S. Encounter, with her two -■. cliildren, arrived- in Wellington from Sydney-on Wednesday, and, is staying at "Kenilworth." The marriage of Miss Nellie O'Neill, of, Palmerston North, and Mr. W. Robert-' , son, of Wellington, takes place early in April.- • Mrs. J. Kayo Mncfic, of Duncdin, is spending a few days in town, and is staying at the Royal Oak. Miss Lennox (Auckland) is visiting Wellington. ' -. Mr. and Mrs. -Fred. Parsons and their son were passengers by tho Moana roster-'', day for Hobart. •••■''-..- . Mrs. Hammond (Feilding) in visiting Wellington, and is staying at "Kenil- • worth." ■ . • . iMrs. James Campion (Fordoll) and Miaa Campion are" staying at "Kenilworth." Miss Campion (Wairarapa) is also, staying at "Kenilworth." Mrs. Field (Nelson) is visiting Wellington. • The Earl and Countess of Morton,.with their eons, arrived in Wellington from Wanganui last evening. They travelled through from Wairakei and Taupo to and from Pipiriki dtnvn tho Wanganui Ilivcr, on their way to this city. Mr. and Mrs. Kebbcll (Nga-Hatn, Alfredton) arrived in Wellington last evening. Miss. Bessie Webster,. of the China Inland Mission, is at present spending a holiday at Wanganui. She intends to re- • turn to China, in. January next, Tho Rev, A. J. and Mrs. Scamcr leave Petone on Tuesday evening next for Christchurclt,. where they will spend a fortnights:'holiday lyofore proceeding .to Duncdin,.where:Mr. Scainor will take-. charge:of thoSl'.'.Kilda Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs.-.Seaincr will bo,tendered a. . farewell social in tho Wesley Church next-. Monday night. • . On Thursday afternoon at St.'David's Church, Peto'ne, Miss Martha Whitley, second daughter of Mr; and Mrs.B. Whitley, of l'etone, was married to Mr. Jack Benzol, of Parramattn, Sydney. The' officiating clergyman was the Hev. A. Thomson. •■The-brido was given' away by. .' her father;: ■hnd'Avoro-a'dainty -dove grey; jo goifnHffrcrddianrffi"" r triilimed-with pretty;:.', silk bVftid. -Shfiisvow sdii'Wsliwreath'.'andvmii veil rMndPearfhVt A?shWM bfluc|nct'" of'■.">' whitb dahlias; tiger lilies nnd maidenhair 1 feni.-'Tlie veit:.'-iva.s handworked by ..a' friend of-the bride (Mrs.'Pricb), and was a charming'piece of needlework. Miss;/-. Edith Whillojvsister of the bride, attend- -.- ed as bridesmaid, and wore a charming . frock of cream radiants, elaborately trim,nied with- silk lace, large blacky and, . white-picture hat. Sho also -carried a '. bouquet of pink dahlias'and maidenhnir : fern. Mr. F. Ryan was best man. After the ccroinony,- a .rocoption was. held at-, tho residence of the.bride's parents, Beach Street, whore a largo number of guests were entertained, and the usual toasts honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Deuzel left for Sydney yesterday.- , ,