SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1444, 20 May 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Christchurch. On Tuesday of last week, at the Durham Street Methodist Church, Christchurch, the marriage took place of Mr. Douglas Smith, eldest son of the Hon. G. J. Smith, M.L.C., and Miss Estello Uaumber, second (laughter of the Rev. \V. Baumber, of Nelson. The wedding was a military one, the officers of tho regiment to which the bridegroom belongs forming an arch of swords over the brido and bridegroom as they left tho church. The Rev. Mr. Baumber and tho Rev. C. H. Laws wcro the officiating ministers. .Miss Baumber, Miiss Smith, and Miss England were the bridesmaids, and Mr. I?. Hawkins, a brother officer of tho bridegroom, was the best man. After tho ceremony a reception was held in tho Art Gallery. Among tho presents was a silver salver bearing the autographs of the officers present. A Waitara Wedding. In St. John's Church, Waitara, the marriage took placo iast Tuesday of Miss Ethel Winifred Bent, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bent, of Waitara, and Mr.

Kenneth Leslio Connell, third son of tho Kov. Mr. C'oiinell and Mrs. Council, of Now Plymouth. The bride lvoro a trained gown of cream silk, trimmed with silk insertion, and true lovers' knots, and the customary veil and orange blossoms. Her bouquet ivas of ivhite "flowers and maidenhair ferns. Her sister attended her as bridesmaid, and wore a gown of cream silk poplin, with a veil'and pink ivreath. Her bouquet was also of pink flowers with maidenhair fern. Mr. It. A. Bent was the best mail. The I?ev. C. F. I!. Harrison officiated and the bride was giveu away by her father. After the wedding ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, where the usual toasts were honoured. Among the presents were a silver teapot from the members of the Sir Donald M'Lean Lodge, and a very pretty silver tea service from the congregation of the Opunake 'Wesleyan Church, of which tho bridegroom is organist. Later, the brido and bridegroom left for the • south, the brido travelling in a navy blue tailored costume, with "Mack liat trimmed with white plumes. The Citizens' Ball, There is a possibility that the citizens' ball, which it has been arranged to tender to their Excellencies Lorn and Lady Islington, may have to bo postponed (says an Auckland exchange). -\o intimation has so far been received as to whether the death of tho King of Denmark is to bo followed by a period of Court mourning, but if this does take place it is probable that various engagements which, their Excellencies have undertaken will havo to be cancelled. Such being the case, the Mayor (Mr. C. J. Parr) has communicated with his Excellency, osk-nig him his pleasure in regard to tho function at which the citizens desired to entertain Lord and Lady Islington at the Town Hall next Wednesday evening. The Mayor is now awaiting his Excellency's roply.

The Old Girls' Association of the Wellington Girls' College is holding an "at home" at the College on Friday' evening, June 14 th. Mr. and Mrs. La Trobe have gone on a visit to Sydney. Mrs. Hanby (Nelson), after spending a few days in Wellington, has gone to Stratford. Miss Ada Symons, the well-known Hastings violinist, is leaving very shortly for Great Britain, to further her musical studies. Mrs. Aubrey Barclay and her little daughter, who have been spending some weeks with Lady Gibbes in Wellington, left on their return to Invereargijl on Friday evening. Miss Lorimer (Nelson) is over on a visit to Wellington, and is staying at Caulfield House. Mr., Mrs., and Miss Newbigin, of Hastings, have booked their passages by the Orvieto, which leaves Sydney on June 22 for England. Miss N. Mansford, medical masseuse, late of Sydney, has taken very centrallysituated rooms in the New Zealand Insurmnce Buildings, Lambton Quay, where, she is now ready to receive patients. Miss Doris Dall, who has been spending several week with friends in tho south, is expected to return to Wellington early this week. Mrs. Thompson, who, with lier little son, has bean spending some time with her mother, Lady Gibbes, in Wellington, has returned to her home in Ballnnce. Mr. H. M. Cowles and his niece, Miss Cowlcs, of America, passed through Wellington on their way to Napier. They leave early this week for Taupo and Auckland, and from thence take passage to Vancouver. On Wednesday evening 'ast an enjoyable euchre party was given by Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Eaymond in honour of Mr. T. D. Dempster, who left for Sydney by the Maunganui. The' winners were Mrs. P. Pearce and Mr. C. Hobinson. About forty guests met to bid Mr. Dempster bon voyage, and to wr.sh him every success.in his new sphere. During the evening the host presented Mr. Dempster with a case of pipes, to which a suitable reply was given. After the euchre a musical programme was enjoyed by all. MRS. KOLLESTON, Hair Specialist (qual. London and Paris), is recommended for the permanent cure of all Scalp Ailments and the most effective treatment, for tho growth of hair. Shampooing, Hairdressing, Electrolysis (permanent removal of superfluous hair), dip. U.S.A., Faco Massage, Combings made un, Transformations, Switches, etc. 256 Lambton Quay. TeL 1599.* Miss N. Mansford, A.M.A., Sydney, Medical Masseuse, hss commenced the practice of licr profession, and undertakes special treatment for rheumatism, neuritis, infantile paralysis, spinal curvature, sprains, fractures, etc. Patients may bo treated at their own homes or at Miss Mansford's rooms, first floor, New Zealand Insurance Building, 217 Lambton Quay—A<lvt.