SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1430, 3 May 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Wanganui Wedding. A quiet wedding took place on Tuesday, April 23, at St. John's Church, Wanganui, when Miss Elsio Amy Suisted, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 1\ Suisted, Liverpool Street Extension, was married' to Mr. Lawrence Hector Carrel, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Carrel, "St. Aubins," Wanganui East. Tho ceremony was performed by tho liev. itceve, vicar of Christ Church. The brido was attired in a brown velvet dress, with trimmings of satin and a large hat to match, with autumn leaves, and under-lining of pale blue. Miss Gladys Carrel, sister of tho bridegroom, wearing cream crepe, Miss Dorothy Suisted, niece of tho bride, in pale blue cashmere, and Mastor Cliff Carrel, in a white velvet page's costume, .vero attendants on the bride. Mr. Chas. Lnwson was best man. The wedding breakfast was held at Dustin's Rooms, at which only relatives of the families wero presc-nt., Among the numerous wedding presents were a handsome Westminster chimes clock, and a copper i screen and coal-box from tho Sash and ■ Door Company's employees and office staff, of whom tho bridegroom is a member. On the previous Thursday, April 18, Mr. and Mrs. Suisted entertained a number of friends in the Firo Brigade Hall at a social and musical evening, which, together with dancing was enjoyed until tho wee sma' hours," New Zealand-Australian Wedding. A wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew's Church, Summer Hill, Sydney, on Easter Monday, when Miss Mary Louisa Price, daughter of Mrs. E. L. Price, and tho late Mr. Alfred Henry Price, Summer Hill, was married to Mr. Freclico Claude Flyger, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Flyger, of Auckland, New Zealand. The church was tastefully decorated by tho choir, of which the bride was a member, and the sevvico was choral. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Canon Vaughan, assisted by the Rev. K. Robinson. The brido was given away by her brother, Mr. Alfred Henry Price, and wore ivory silk ninon over white silk, trimmed with Irish lace and pearls. Tho veil was lent by tho bride's sister, Mrs. John Cook, and was arranged over a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums and roses, and wore a gold ruby bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaid, Miss Maudo Prico (sister of the bride), wore ivory silk crepe. Her bouquet of pink chrysanthemums and gold bracelet were the gifts of the bridegroom, Mr. Ernest Webb was best man. After tho ceremony a reception was held in the Masonic Hall, Smith Street, about 50 guests being present. Later Mr. and Mrs. Flyger left for the mountains, and sailed for New Zealand by the Wimmora.

Merely on Butter. Butter is a most useful and necessary article, as all housekeepers know; but it is not woincu who make tho most use of it (says n writer in the "Farmers' Union Advocate")—it is men. Tho way. (hev spread the butter on' each other at public meetings simply makes tho average woman gasp. It may, perhaps, bo one wa.v of oiling the social machine, and making tho wheels of life run smoothly; but surely too inucli of it must bo liable to clog, even if it is the "best butter," as the March Hare in "Alice" would say. It is most remarkable how men can stand on a public platform and unblushingly beslobber a man with compliments, when they know all the time be does not deserve one of thorn. I heard a man fo belauded the other day—an impudent, snobbish, jack-in-oflice, who, for years, had mercilessly snubbed his juniors and inferiors, and toadied to his superiors— an altogether objectionable sort of man, and known as such to half tho people in the room,, and yet a stream ot compliments flowed out fof him, till wo were all knee-deep in if, and the applause was quite deafening. I was staggered. I had expected the remarks to bo rcocived in stony silence. Is it that men are hyper-critical, or is it that they have short memories, _ for wrongs and insults, or are they sufficiently magnanimous to overlook sucli matters altogether. Or, again,, are they only put-' ting their butter out at interest. I wonder. It has been said that women aro milch mcro liablo to scratch than to butter cach other. Well, if it is so, a good honest scratch, when ©no deserves it, is infinitely belter for us tlian being smeared all over with undeserved praises. In private, men seem to be so much moro simple-minded, honest and open than women, but let them loose on a public platform, and thov frequently become monuments of mcndacity. The Convalescent Home, A meeting of tho Convalescent Home Committee was held at Mrs. Newman's oil Thursday, There wero present: Mrs. Newman (in tlio chair), Mrs. Pc-aree, Mrs. West-Knowlcs, Mrs. Litchfield, Mrs. Moorhouse, Miss Coates, and Miss E. Nathan (secretary). Tho matron of (ho homo reported thirteen, patients were admitted and eight discharged during the month. Gifts were acknowledged with thanks from Mesdaiues Ifotheram, Jolmson, and Price. What Next? , It was announced at the annual Drossmakers' Convention at Chicago, where ,1000 delegates assembled, that the season's millinery novelty would be. tiny electric lights in tlio hair, operated by a small, flat battery concealed in the corsage. Tho lights will represent floral and jewelled effects. HAIE, FACE. AND HANDS. Tho frequent loss of hair is very distressing, especially when one has tried so many lotions without 'success. Miss Milsora's business is the preservation and curative treatment of the hair and skin. Slio diagnoses all cases, and supplies exactly the Foods and Tonics necessary. Tenches Ladies and Gentlemen their own home treatment, which cures dandruff and irritation permanently. Stops hair falling, and restores its tone, colour, and lustre. .Renews grey hair. Shampooing and hairdre=sing taught. Hninvork of every description. Finest and lightest weaving. Electrolysis (permanent and painless). Personal attention. strictly confidential. MISS M.ILSOM, King's Chambers iopp. Stewart. Dawson's). Willis St., Wellington. Telephone 811. *

FACIAL MASSAGE. Vibro Facial Massage, Scalp Treatment, Shampooing, Maniciiritif,', I'cdicnrinK; llnirwotk, Klcetrolysis. Mrs. Jlnyljittlc, 208 Lnmbton Quay (over Orr, Chemist). 'Phono 1391.—Aiivt. Weddings.—Shower Bouquets for brides nnd bridesmaids. Only the choicest of Flowers used. Specially packed and sent to any part of the Dominion. Miss Mur. ray, 35 Willis Street (FlofUt hU Ezeefioow Lord Ulbgtoai.

As a Mark of Appreciation. Mis? Adelaide Bruce, the Scottish singer, whoso appearances were such is popular ieaiuro 01' recent concerts in Blenheim,, was tiio gise.st of a valedictory function recently. Mr. ,j. Roid, on behalf of a number of wt il-wi.sliers, presented Miss Bruce with ji handsome memento, and the lady expressed her appreciation of tho hospitality that had been extended in her (luring' lier 6tny in Blenheim. Recognition of Merit—St. John Ambulance Brigade. Tuesday evening's meeting of tho Wellington Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade proved a fitting occasion to congratulate Dr. William Voung on his recent admission to the Order of •St. John of Jerusalem in Knglnnd. Dr. Young had just given an interesting lecture to the Sisters of SI. John on tho subject of ulceration. There were some present who had attended the doctor's classes very many years ago—when the medical profession of this city lectured gratuitously. Such services as the lecturer had rendered are not easily forgotten, for not a litte of the success of past ambulance work in this city, as elsewhere, is duo to the kindly-rendered services of the medical profession. It is /some timo since ilio committee of tho local Central Kxecutivo recognised that the names of some of its most earnest workers should bo recommended to St. John's Gate, London —tha headquarters of the association —as worthy of recognition. As a result, Messrs. C. P. Powles, J. .B. Gould (Hawkc's Bay, formerly of this city), and A. E. Pollock (Hastings) have been awarded either a vellum Bote of thanks or a parchment note, which will be presented on Monday evening, whilst Dr. Young (honorary life member) has been made an. Associate of tho Order,

Miss Moore (Aparaima) is visiting Wellington, and is staying at the Royal Oak. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson (Heaton Park), K-angitikei, are visiting Wellington, and are staying at Miss Aaketell's. Miss Amuri Rutherford, who has been tho guest of Mrs. J. Parker in Wellington, is leaving for Sydney to-day. Her sister returned to Christcl'mrch on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Harry Hume, who has been spending a few days in town, returns to Slastcrton to-day. Mrs. and Miss Medley have taken the house at Kelbnrne recently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Mortis. Mrs. Fred. Rtronacli is the guests of Mrs. F. Hull, Kelbnrne. Mr. F. J. Evder, Kakariki Station, Hawke's Bay, has returned home from visiting friends in Wellington and Otaki. Mrs. licggie Rvdcr has returned home after paving a round of visits to friends in tho Manawatu district. Miss M. Shakesiieare lias arrived at Kakariki Station, llawko's Bay, from Wellington. Mrs. Frank Hull is in town to sea her mother, Mrs. Logan. (Greenvale), Mr. Hull being the relieving manager of i;lio Bank of New South Wales, Eketahuna, for a few weeks. Mrs. Neil M'Lean, of "Glenisle," arrived hack from a visit to the south on Wednesday. Among the visitors at present staying ing at the Empire Hotel aro Mrs. Paul Studholmc, of South Canterbury, Miss Meredith, and Miss Thomas.