SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1489, 11 July 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Kumara. At the Church of the Holy Trinity, Kumara, on Juno 27, Miss Caroline Walker, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker, of Kumara, was married to Mr. Frederick Alexander Smith, of Greymouth. The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in ivory white corded silk, finished with silk braid, and buttons to match, and wore a black hat, trimmed with cerise velvet and fur. Miss Mary Walker, sister of the bride, was attired in a bridesmaid's frock of white radianta, trimmed with silk cord and insertion, and wore a large saxo-blue hat. The Rev. S. Stephens was the officiating minister, and Mr. J. Andrews, acted as best man. The bridegroom's gift ,to the bride was a handsome set of seal furs, and to the bridesmaid a beautiful engraved ring. Masterton Wedding. ; In the Knox Church, Masterron, yesterday afternoon, Miss Olive Hood, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hood, of Kohatu, was married to Mr. Sydney E. Taylor, of Northern Wniroa. The ceremony was performed by the Rer. A. Thompson, 8.A., and a large number of friends were preseuit. Wedding at Nelson. At Dovedale, in the Methodist' Church, on June 26, Mr. Tom Frater was married to Miss Olive Cozens, only daughter of the lat© Mr. Daniel Cozens. The- bride, who was given away by her mother, was dressed in white silk-striped voile, with a veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and . carried a beautiful jshowor-bouquet. Misses Clarice and Hope Vaughan, the bridesmaids, wore pretty frocks of white silk, trimmed with pale blue, large white hats, and carried bouquets. The Rev.J. D. M'Arthur officiated, and Messrs. •W. W. Cozens and George Frater attended as best man and groomsman. A Teception was given after the ceremony at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Cozens, and in the evening a dance was held. Masterton Golf Club Dance.

On Tuesday lost, July 9,. the Masterton Golf Club held their annual dance in the Exchange Hall. It was a most successful and cnjoyablo function, about two hundred - guests being present, and the ballroom and sitting-out rooms adjoining wero delightfully decorated with foliage plants, geraniums, and Fyrus Japonica blossom. The supper tables were effectively arranged with. masses of scarlet I'yrus Japonica, autumn foliage, and red berries. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lawrence received tho guests, Mrs. Lawrence wearing a gown of white satin charmeuse, draped with lace. • Wanganui Wedding. •At tho residence-of the bride's parents, Springvale, W&nganui, on Juno 2G. Miss Olive Jones, third daughter of Mr. Daniel Jones, was married to Mr. Charles Lankshear, second son of Mr. W. J. I.cnkshear, of Wellington, the Rev. J. A. Luxford officiating. Tho bride was attired in cream silk voile, trimmed with tucked chiffon and insertion. The Misses Nell Lankshear and Irene J jues attended as bridesmaids, and Messrs. A. Lankshear and Henry Jones fulfilled the duties of best man and groomsman. Women's Reform Leasue. A larg« and enthusiastic meeting of the Women s Branch of the' Political Reform League was held on Wednesday at Boulcott Street Hall. Owing to the absence thi-ough indisposition ot the president (Mrs. Newman), the chair v;as taken by the vice-president. In an nptljMvorded little speech, she dealt with the present political situation, and upon the attitude of the new Administrati m—"Brave in adversity, modest in victory." The social object of the'meeting was to pass (lie following resolution, which vras c.".rricd with great enthusiasm:— "That tlu3 meeting of the Women's Branch of the Reform Leaguo congratulates the Hon. W. F. Massey, Prime Minister, and the members of the Reform party upon the, splendid victory which they have achieved, and upon the way in which they achieved it. , Tor many years they have borne defeat with dignity and forbeanuiee, and we are proud know that they havo stood the greater test of sut-cess • equally well. We i rust that the present Administration, with its ideals of capable government and sound practical finance, may prosper exceedingly; that they may individually ana collectively at all times contmuo to place the welfare of our country before party consideration, thus bequeathing to our children after us a heritage of dignity and honour." It was-also decided to forward a letter of congratulation to Mrs. Massey Jupon tho sucooss of tho party that has been so ably/led by her husband. Mrs. Hammond proposed that congratulations be extended to The Dojiikion nowspai>er for the active part which it had takfen in. tho downfall of the Ward Administration.

Tin's also was carried with enthusiasm, and the meeting closed with cheers for Reform Government.

At the Maranui Church Hall on Friday, July 12, a plain and fancy derss carnival will be held. A good evening's amusemont is assured. Dancing will be indulged in from 8 till, 1 o'clock, and several musical items will be given. -Mr. A. Timmings will be at the mano. Prizes to bo presented for the best fancy dresses (lady's and gent.'s) will be awarded by popular vote. Tho proceeds are in aid of the building. * MRS. ROLLESTON, Hair Specialist (qual. London and Paris), is recommended for the Permanent Cure of all Scalp Ailments and tho most Effective Treatment for the Growth of Hair. .Shampooing, Hairdressing, Electrolysis, (permanent removal of superfluous hair), dip. U.S.A. Face Massage, Combings Made Up, Transformations, Switches, etc. 25G Lambton Quay. Telephone 1599.* . SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. Superfluous hair destroyed by "Rusma" (rogX A guarantee given with each case undertaken. See.testimonials and letters. Mrs. Hullen (over Economic), Lambton Quay.. 'Phone 1047. (Testimonial.) Cape Town, May 28th, 1911. ; Dear Mrs. Hullen,—Just a line to let you know that the Pan of "Rusma" I got is a complete success, and I no longer need to use it, (hough 1 keep it my me. I have tried many cures, but so far (his is the only one. 1 cannot express oiv pleasure in being able to write (o you thus.. "Rusma'.' did ALI. that you■ said it would. With heartiest good wishes for your success.—-Sours very sincerely. 1 C. JOHNSTONE. Original copy of above can be seen at my address. *

Wedding at Bulls

Andrew's Church, null?, on .Tune rm Arthur Eliery, eldest son of Mr. 1 nomas Kllery, of Bulls, was married to M>ss Selina Eliery, daughter of Mr. Georgo Kllery, of St. Mayhan, Cornwall, England, the Rev. J. Ulackburno officiating. Iho bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. Charles Eliery, wore a if 1 i n Saxo ' ) ' uo c °stume, with a lnrgo black liat, wreathed in pink roses, and earned a beautiful shower bouquet. The two smalt bridesmaids, Miss Mabel Edwards and Miss Nellie Cutt.s, nieces of the bridegrouih, wore attired in dainty frocks of white embroidered muslin, and l'urilan bonnets tied with palo blue streamers, in? . ea . rr ' e 'l baskets of flowers and fern. ,I ho bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. J. Eliery, as best man. Obituary, nW' 1 .Passing away of Mrs. Jo 9.' aki district lose one of their oldest and most esteemed settlers. Deceased had led a very active life, and enjoyed good health, as a rule, up to witin 11 a very short timo of her death. Mrs. Death was born in Lancashire, England, in August, 1543, being the eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Lynch. She caino out to New Zealand with her father and other members of the family in the very early days. Her father, Captain Henry Lynch, of- the New Zealand Militia, served through the Maori war. She first resided at Hutt and Wainui, and in 186G she married Mr. Joseph Death. She and her hnsband Came to Otaki in April, 1871, and settled on the Native Mission Station, where they have resided since. It will thus be seen that deceased was one of the oldest European residents of Otaki and district. She was,known to almost everyone, and was respected and esteemed by all. Miss Margaret Cooper's daintily piquant personality was most charmingly emphasised by the gown in which she appeared last night. It was of soft white satin charmeuse, veiled a tunic overdress of white ninon, profusely trimmed with crystal fringe, and gleaming white embroideries. A flat diamond bandeau, With a cluster of white paradise plumes, encircled, the hair, and Miss Cooper also wore some beautiful diamond ornaments. Amongst the largo audience was Mrs. Guise, in a black dress and long red cloak. Mr., Mrs., and Miss" Rutherford are staying at the Royal Oak, having arrived from tho south yesterday. The English papers announce the engagement of the Rev. -Arthur Selw'yn. Bean, of Rugby, England, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bean, of Christchurch, to Miss Nellie Lingard Hackwood, of Birmingham, England. The marriage is to take place' in September next. Tet another engagement of interest to New Zealanders is that of Miss Mary Florenco Bullock,. youngest daugMer of the late Mr. Alfred Bullock, of (JhristchurCli, to Mr. Harold W. E. Bruce, younger son of Mr. David' Bruce, .T.P., "Woodhurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.

At Sydney on June 26, Mr. Charlton Dawson, second son of tho late Colonel Dawson,, of Auckland, was married to Miss Vera Burgess, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burgess, of Jledlow Bath, New South Wales. The Misses Ruby Woods and Vera Barnett ■ attended as bridesmaids, and Messrs. Harry Wade and Bertram Dawson, both of Auckland, acted as best man and groomsman, lhe Rev. James Ferguson performed tho ceremony. Miss Ethel' Williams, whoso'marriage .With Mr. Newlands, takes place early next' month in Sydney, was the guest of honour at an aftcrnoon'tea by MrF. Petherick at Kolburne,' on Tuesdaj. • H. H. Wolters, accompanied by Miss Wolters, leaves for - Sydney on Friday. __. Mr. and Mrs. Leo. .Myers and family, of Auckland, will sail for England on uly 25 by the Rotorua. '•Mr.'and Mrs. W. Rathbone,' and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bibbv, of Hawke s Bay, arrived bv the Mojna yesterday, aiter an extensive tour, of Japan and the Last.' Miss Ethel Kerr, daughter of the late Mr E. Gr. Kerr, Timaru, is engaged to Mr! A. Nichol, of Belfast. Miss Milsom's,Exclusive and Uprto-dato methods for Treating Hair and Skin will positively stop the hair from falling, prevent and restore grey hair, cure worst cases of dandruff and irritation, thus promoting a healthy growth. "Cultene' (reg.) Skin Food, unsurpassed for wrinkles nnd withered skin, softens and tones the coarsest skin, cures blackheads, and large pores. Ladies and Gentlemen taught' home treatment. Delightful faco massage (Denmark), Electrolysis (permanent and painless). Hairdressing taught. Hairwork of every description. Lightest, finest weaving, best Parisian Hair culy. Purest Faco Powder. Grey Hair restored to natural. colour, -with great success, ,with. wonderful preparation, harmless, and 'most natural looking. Shampooing, Manicuring, Clipping., Just received from Parisian buyer, beautiful Switches, Puffs, and Natural Hair Pads. Personal attention, strictly • confidential. Miss Milsom, King's Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson's). Willis Street, Wellington. • Telephono 814 MISS N. MANSFORD, A.M.A., Sydney, Medical Masseuse, has commenced the practice of her 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. 'Phone 3813.—Advt.