SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1496, 19 July 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Vice-Regal. Imdy Islington is to give a ladies' tea it Government. Honso. this afternoon. A ' . orief musical programme will be provided by Miss Miii-iel Bennett-, Mr. Baxter Buck- / ley,' unci Mr. Borneo Gardiner. Marriage in the' Vivian Street Baptist Church. . ■' ■ The wedding took place. in the Vivian Street Baptist Church, yesterday, of Miss Grace Hoby.-eldest daughter-of-Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoby, of .Wellington, and Dr. H. L. Deck, of Sydney, son of Dr. end Mr.=s..'l?eild Deck, also, of Sydney. The Itev. .Mr. North- conducted the service. The bride, who, was'given ajway by her ' father,, wore a very pretty trained gown of ivory silk, - : veiled with \<;hite crepo dp-chine, - beautifully braided, and bodice trimmed with hbniton lace, . the handiwork of a friend. The long tulle veil was fastened with clusters of or'ango blossoms, and sho-carried a bouquet of white flowers. Miss Erica Hoby, sister «f the bride, was the only bridesmaid, and ' she wore a frock of white silk crystalline, ivifch a, black Tagcl' hat, trimmed : with vieux'-rose roses, and carried .a bouquet-of violets. The best mail was Mr. Grant, of Sydney. Mrs. Hoby, the mother of the bride, wore a gown if-black silk, veiled with .violet ninon, and a violet hat, with the crown massed with,shaded roses. , Sho carried a bouquet ,cf violet-coloured flowers. . ..-■ ' . . '■'.' ' A reception was afterwards held at the 'Kc-niD of the bride's.parents, a large numter of guests being present. A-, • gr?at many tele?iains from friends in various parts of the country, as well as cablegrams from the bride's relatives.abroad, were received. Among'the guests were Mr.,and Mrs. M-altby, from Dunedin, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson; also from Dimedin, and Mrs. Milncr, from Oamaru.. Mrs. Hubert Hoby, sister-in-law of the bride, wore grey velvet, with Oriental" trimmings, and n large with grey and pin!; roses. '.'■. ■ Mrs. Deck travelled'in a grey coat ana ■ skirt, grey'hat; and; grey furs;- She re- .,• ceived from tho bridegroom a beautiful jwndant of aquamarines on a silver cha : n, and Hip bridesmaid's present was a gold bracelet. Among the cablegrams received %' Mrs. Deck wa.'i ono from England anr.ouncini the fact thut her brother, Mr. Harry Hoby, 'had passed-in medicine, an.'i , had only one more subject to go up for to complete his final. -

Moral and Physical Health Society. '. On July 12, at a meeting held in the Council Room, Jluseum, by the New Zealand Jloral and Physical Health Society .a discussion took place- upon the siibject of State kindergartenl;. Dr. Platts-JHlls had much to say that-was interesting in regard to-the matter dealt with. The following resolution was forwarded to tho Education Commission by the' society :— . ■''■■:'■ That this society deprecates the-es-v . tablishment- of • kindergartens by. the State on the models at present developing, but heartily approves of kindergartens after I'robel's original model, , in the open air; and that this society , desires to record a ' warning - against the following dangers, viz.:—(l) Re-' pressing the natural desire ,of chil- . ' dren for active, games and tho overcultivation of sedentary habits. (2) Overtaxing the eyes of young chil-: dren by too fine manual occupations., (o) The danger "of''crowding but tho ' original and essential principles and .methods.of, the kindergarten by in- ■ traducing subjects preparatory, lo" tho primary schools. , . • ", • The usual monthly meeting will bo held in August, !),>in- the Council Rooms-pf the Museum, -when . Mrs., Royd Garlick will 'givjj a lecture upon what,tho Girl Scout, movement really means..-

Foilding Notes." ' ■ The Bridge Club met at Jlrs. Horrocks's and a .very enjoyable afternoon ra held. Among the players wero Jlcsdame.; Atkinson, .Halliday, Hall,, Clayton, Jl'Allum, Robert,' Gillespie,- Carr, Glasgow, Misses Spain, Ferguson, and others. Miss Fersrussdn'is'staying with Jlre, Wall. ■ ' ■ ■ ' Hall is in Wellington. , .The weather was miserable on Saturday, and ■■'very few -ventured to the golf links. Large numbers of Feilding people took the opportunity to go to Palmerston to-see "Ben Ilur." Among thoso who went wero Mr. and Jlrs. Richmond, Jlr. and Jlrs. Stewart, Jlr. and Jfrs. Miles, Jlr.. and J!.rs. Harper, Miss Prior,- Mr. and Mrs. Binn?, and several .others. Jf.Ts. Jliles is in Wanganui. ■ Jlrs. Peat has gone to Wellington. Jfrs. Colville (New Plymouth) has been staying with Jlrs. Peat.. A. r i?s Austin (Auckland), who has been' staying with Jlrs. Giesen, has returned to her. home. ■ Jlrs. Giesen is staying in Palmerston.

JIRS. ROLLESTON, Hair Specialist .'qual. London and Paris), is recommended for tho Permanent Cure of all Scalp Ailments and. tho most Effective Treatment for tho Growth of Hair. Shampooing, Hairdressing;, Electrolysis (permanent removal of'superfluous hair), dip , . U.S.A. Face Jlassage, Combings Jlade Up, Transformations, Switches, etc. 256 Lambton Quay. Telephone 1500.*

. JIISS N. aIANSFOKP, A.JI.A., Sydnoy, Medical Masseuse, has commenced tho practice of her profession, and undertakes epecia) treatment for rheumatism, neuritis, infnnrilo paralysis, spinal curvature, tpraius, fractures, etc. Patients may botreated at their own homes or at Jlisa Mansford's Rooms. First Floor, New Zealand Insurance Building, 217 Lambton Qua}-. • 'Phone 3813.—Aavt. .

CHIROPODY. Jlrc. Haybittle, No. 2fiß Lambton Qaaj over Orr, Chemist), after many years' experience, undertakes to cure Corns, In{rowing Nails, Bunions, etc. Relief from these distressing complaints ia guaran*wl immediately. 'Phono 1591.—Advt.

Registration of Nurses, ■ The award of the examiners in the recent examination for the State registration of nurses was announced yesterday. Following is a list of the successful candidates, the name? being placed in order of merit:— J. Gilruer, Wellington; JI. Chalmer,'Christchurch; G. Medtlins, Wellington ; H. Flynn, Hnwera; G. E. A\ ard, Wellington; L. M. Oakden, Christchurch; it: J. Milne, Auckland; 1\ Abbott and E. JI. Pascoo, Cliristchiirch (equal); U. K. Baker, New Plymouth, and E. Smailes, Wellington (equal); A. K. Macann and 1. Jlunro, Christchurch; J. Clark, Oamaru, and G. Dovison, Wellington (equal); A. J. North, Napier; L D. Taine, Wellington; K. M'Gregor, Wellington; J. Jluir, Hokitika, and E. 1. Mitchell, Waihi (equal); B. Ford, Chnstchurch; ■ H. B. Udell, Napier and Kumarn; E. Benuchamp; Timaru; H. litness, Auckland, and C. G. Chapman. Weilington (equal); E. Papi Tyare, Palmerston North; T. D'Emden, Napier, and E. Jl'Jfullin-, Dunedin (equal); 51. It. Illingworth,'Auckland,' and I. Moore, WelUiifrton (equal); B. E. Hanna, Auckland and L. JI. Monro.- Wellington-(equal); K. JI. Carter, -Auckland; J. JI. Vcrey, Dnnekliu; J. M. Breaden, Naseby; M. Geddes, Timaru; F.AYhitcombe, Napier; L. M. Trumble, Christchureh; E. L. Brown, Dunedin; E. Gill, Invereargill; I. A. Holdon, Hamilton; L. W. Packard,- Dannevirko; E. L. Herons, Diinedm; G. 0. Jennings. Dunedin; V. Butler, Gisbornej 11. G. Edgerly, Auckland and JI. G. O'Leary, Dunedin (equal); JI. English, Napier j B. JI. Ferguson, Dunedin; C Gibbon, Riverton, and M. Archer-Wells, D.annevjrfce (equal); E. Spring, Ashburton;.Jl. Gorman, Waimate,

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kebbell (Alfredton) are visiting AYellington. Jlr. and Jlrs. Gibson,(Dunedin) are staying at the Hotel Windsor. Miss Tripe (Palmerston North) is visitI iiig Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs. Tripe. ' Jlr. and Jlrs. Jim Armstrong (Dannevirke) are in town. Jlr. and Jlis. Georgo Hume (Lower .Valley) and Jlr. and Mrs. Harry Hume aro visitors to Wellington. Mrs. C. Bidirill is in town. Miss Hartgill' (Dannevirke) is a visitor to AVellington. . Mr. and Jlrs. W. Bidwill arrived in AYellington on '• AAednesday evening and are staying at the Eoyal Oak Hotel. Jfr. and Sirs.'C."Matthews (Lower Val-I' ley) have returned to their home from a visit to P<ilmerston North. Jliss JI. Meredith (Llandaff, Masterton) is on a visit to: AA'ellington. Jlr.' and Mrs. G. Tttlly are visiting AVellington. ■ Jlrs. W. Cruickshauk (Jlasterton) ie on a visit to Wellington. On Tuesday, the icth instant, at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, the marriage took place of Jlr. Ernest Williams, second son of Jlr.jS. S. Williams,• of Kelburne.'to Miss Nellie Jlakin, third daughter of Jlr. Jlakin, of Tinakori Eoad." Jlr. AV. J. H. Reynolds', of The Dominiok literary staff, was married in St Paul's Pro-Cathedral yesterday,, to Jliss Jlarion Price, eldest daughter of' Mr. C. E. Price, of Christchurch. The Rev. A. JI. Johnston, JI.A., performed the ceremony. r-J.fi honour of the occasion, Jlr. Reynolds was presented by his confreres on Thb Dominion staff with a handsome token of their esteem. Jlrs. and Jliss Cruickshanks, of Wyoming, U.S.A., were passengers for New Zealand by the Tahiti yesterday.

Miss Jlilsom's Exclusive and Up-to-date methods for Treating Hair and Skin will positively stop tho 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 and withered skin, softens and tones the coarsest skin, cures blackheads, and large pores. . Ladies and Gentlemen taught homo treatment. Dolightfnl face massage (Denmark), Electrolysis (permanent and painless). Hairdressing taught. Hainvork of every description. Lightest, finest weaving, best Parisian Hair only. Purest Face Powder. Grey Hair restored to natural colour,, great success, with wonderful preparation, harmless, and, most natural, looking. Shampooing, ■ Jlaiiicuring, Clipping. Just received from Parisian buyer, beautiful Switches, Puffs, and Natural Hair Pads. "Personal attention, strictly confidential. Miss Jlilsom, Kinc's Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson's), Willis Street. Teleahono 811