SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1414, 15 April 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Golden Wedding, Last Thursday, at their residence in Eden Street, Dunedin. Captain and Mrs. Dixon celebrated their golden wedding. Reminiscences, which often term so interesting a feature of such gatherings, recalled the bringing over of the galliot from Melbourne to Dunedin, bein? snowed up for a week while proceeding to fulfil a contract up Otago Central way in winter time, and also to memories ol gold-digging days. The elderly couple were the recipients of a number of presents, and in formally presenting these Mr. J. M'Lachlau spoke in eulogistic terms of the many good and kindly qualities of the recipients, who nere married in Dunedin half a century ago. A number of letters to hand that day testified in similar terms to the esteem entertained for tlie captain and his wife, and the writers' regret at being unablo to be present. Three cheers for the couple brought a very pleasant evening to a close. Dannevirke Wedding. On Friday morning, in St. John's Church, Dannevirke. the marriage took place of Miss Mildred Evan, fourth [daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Evan, ( and Mr. W. J. Eowe, of the Bank of New Zealand staff. The Eov. J. A. M'Nickle officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white silk gown and veil and wreath of orange blossoms. Her sister, Miss Eileen Eyan, was her only bridesmaid, and were a saxe hlue silk frock. Mr. Keith Eyan was the best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the residence of the bride's parents, and later the bride and bridegroom left for Wanganui. Wedding at Pahiatua. On Tucs'.Uy morning, in St. Peter's Church, Pahiatua, the marriage took place of Miss Mabel Allen, second daughter oi Mr. \V; P. Allen. "Tiro Tiro," Pahiatua, to Mr. Joseph Morling, of Xa- ■ pier. The ceremony was performed by the Kev. C'. H. Isaacson. Tim service was fullv choral. Miss Allen (sister of the i bi'ir'e) presided at the organ. The Church i was artistically decorated by friends of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful frock of oyster-white satin, with draped bodice of heavy lace, and panel train from the shoulder. She also wore a largp picture hat of grey velvet, with group of ostrich plumes, and veiled pink roses. She carried a sheath of white lilies. The bridesmaids. Miss C'ookson (Christchurch), and Miss Florrie Allen (sister of the bride) wore grey velvet frocks with point guipure collars and cuffs, and quaint hats of rose velvet trimmed with laco and roses. They carried large bunches of au'tmnn leaves. Mr. J. Neill, of Levin, acted as best man, and Mr. R. Watson (Wellington) groomsman. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome pearl ■ crtv-cent, and to the bridesmaids pretty pearl and gem brooches. A reception was afterwards held at "Tiro Tiro," the residence of the bride's parents, after which the bride and brideBroom left for Rotorua. The bride's going-awav frock was of cream cloth, heavily braided, and blnck beaver hat with greea plumes. Mrs. Allen, mother of the bride, wore black silk, with handsome velvet coat and black and white hat. Mrs. Xowby (mother of the bridegroom), grey cost line, and black hat with plumes; Mrs. Tuclce ''sister of the bridegroom), grey silk frock, and green and grey hat.; Mrs. Longmoro (Wellington), grey costume, large black lint; Mrs. A. K. 'Alien (Chrisbliurch), green crepe do, chine and black picture hat; Miss Allen (sistor of the bride), embroidered champagne silk, with hat to match. Wellington Golf Club. Not quite so many people as usual journeyed out to Trentham, 011 Saturday for the opening of the season of the Wellington Golf Club, probably because of tho weather, which was distinctly cold, gusty, and threatening. Several mixed foursomes were played, and tea, served in tho golf-house, was greatly appreciated by players and visitors alike. ' Among tho-f present were visitors from the other clubs as well as the club's own members and their friends, including Mr. and Mrs Arthur Duncan. Mrs. Biss, Mrs. W. Turn, bull, Mrs. Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. MacKwan, Mr. Justice Chapman, Mrs. and Miss Chapmanfi Mr. Martin Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy. Miss Duncan, Mrs. Pearce, Miss Brandon, Mrs. Holmes, Miss Chapman, .Mr. Martin Chapman, Mrs. and Miss SliirtclilTe, Mrs. ilales, Mrs. Hall, Miss I.npnn, Mrs. ami Miss Wvlie, Miss Kane, Miss Hardingo-Maltbv, the .Misses Brisfow, Miss Ilnnnay, and others. Miss Purnell is a descendant of Bcethoven, to whom she is said to bear a wonderful resemblance. She is slight, and of small stature. Ladv Anderson was a passenger from the south by the Maori yesterday. Mrs. Lindsay (India) is oyer on a visit to Now Zealand, and is staying with Mrs. Riddifordj Fern Grove. Sir William and Lady Russell arrived in Wellington on Friday. WHAT EVERYBODY SHOULD KNOW. 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'Phone 1017. (Testimonial.) Christcliurcli, March 3rd. 1911. Dear Mrs. Jlullen,—l am writing this note to see if you will send on the rem- j edv for removing superfluous hair. I think you will remember treating me once just Were Christmas, and you said you would make up a special lot for me if I could not come to J consider it a splendid remedy. Please forward early. Original copy of above can be seen at my address. 8' Weddings.—Shower Bouquets for brides and bridesmaids. Only the choicest of Flowers used. Specially packcd and sent to any pßrt of (he Dominion. Miss Murrav, 3.3 Willis Street (Florist to his Excellency Lord Islington].

A Young Australian Pianist. A young Australian pianist has been ereatins something akin to a sensation in Berlin during the past few months (says a writer in the "British Australasian"). The name of the young lady is Winifred I'urnell. She is a native of Sydney, New South Wales, and is now 1(1 years of age. If was due lo the advice and help of Madame Kosu Bird, a wellknown Australian singer, an I the financial assistance of Sir Robert and Lady Lucas-Tooth, that Miss i'uniell was brought to Europe, for training. She was placed with Herr Lutter, of Hanover. Tho Berlin papers are unusually enthusiastic with regard In her performance.". The "Neiiesto Nacliriehlen" says: "As sho played a Beethoven Sonata she gave to the notes life and sensibility—she phrased and fashbned the thoughts of the cleverest master One stands before her playing as before a mystery.' The "Vossrische Zeitiing"^remarks: "The charm of her playing makes us think of the eternal mystery of genius. ... In her playing, which is so youthful and turbulent, lie charms wliich, perhaps, are conditioned through the imperfections of development."