SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1504, 29 July 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

An Auckland Wedding, A wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Church, Symonds Street, Auckland, on Thursday afternoon, when Miss Queenie Nelson, elder daughter of Canon and Mrs. Nelson, of Lower Symonds Street, was married to Dr. E. H. B. Milsom. The bride _was j»iven away by her brother, Mr. Noel Nelson. The bridesmaids were Misses Jessie Reid and Winifred Kent, and two little dots, Miss Ailsa Nelson (niece of tils' bride) and Master Athol Parkes, were train-bearers. Mr. Desmond Kettle was best man, tho groomsmen bsing Mr. Gray Thorno George and Dr. George Fenwick. The ceremony was performed by Canon Nelson, assisted by the Kev. AY. H. AVilson. Afterwards, a reception was held at St. Andrew's Hall, when a largo number of guests were entertained. Children's Ball. The annual children's ball organised in aid of the prize fund of the Hastings Public School was held on Friday night, and was an unqualified success. Over a thousand persons oi various aizes and ages attended, with the result that the Drill Hall was taxed to the utmost. The prize fund will benefit very substantially. A Parcel Tea. A most successful "parcel" tea in aid of the St. Barnabas's Church bazaar was given'by Mrs. Mostyn Hcops at her residence, Oriental Terrace, on Saturday afternoon. An interesting guessing competition gavo much entertainment, Miss Madge Greenwood winning the first prize and Miss Glover tho other. Tea --as dispensed by Miss Mostyn Hoops, assisted by the Misses Glover, Mason, Elias, and Jackson. Music, songs, etc. were contributed by Mrs. M'Villy, Mts Keane, Miss Patterson, and Miss Longton In spito of the uninviting state of tin weather, over fifty people • were present among them b?ing tho Rev. C. F. Askew and Mrs. Askew, and tho Rev. Stuart Og don. A most satisfactory collection o: parcels for the good of the cause was tin result of the gathering. Seamen's Bazaar. On AVednesday the bazaar in aid oi tho Seamen's Mission is to be opened by Lord Islington. Sqme very dainty gifts, as well as gifts of a more enduring kind, aro included among tho articles for sale Home-made sweets will be quito a feature and, of course, there will be various sideshows of a mysterious and alluring nature. The work that is done by the Sailors' Mission is one that cannot fail in its appeal to men and women Vho live safe and comfortable lives on shore. For the men who face tho storm, tho bittei cold, tho driving mists, and the heavj seas (miseries that at present seem tc have no end) deserve that their brief timi on land should be made pleasant as pos sible. If only as a- recognition of tin lives that were given up so gallantly r short time ago, tho Mission ought to bi helrad—and at present it needs hel] rather badly. The fifth annual dance of the AYellirig ton College Old Girls' Hockey Club take; place in St. Peter's Hall, Ghuznee Street on Thursday, August 22. Tho fourth of Miss Borlase's junioi assemblies takes place in the Gorinf Street Hall on Thursday. Mrs. Simmons (Patea) and Miss Brew ster (AYaitotara) are visiting AA'ellington The annual ball of the AYcllington Stai Boatin" Club takes place in the Sydnei Street Schoolroom on Thursday, August 8 Mr. and Mrs. A. E. G. Rhodes (Christchurch) left England on Friday on theii return voyage to New Zealand. Mrs. Palmer is spending a few dayi with Mrs! MacEwan, and, later, on August 16, leaves on a visit to 'her daughtei iu San Mateo. Miss Chaytor left by tho Arahura oi Saturday for Marlborough. Miss M. I. Fraser, for some years prin cipal of the AVangamii Girls' College, wil bo principal of tho new Presbytenar Ladies' College at Havelock North Hawke's Bay—Press Association. A spectacular "Fairy Fantasy," a quib unique entertainment, is to take placo n St. Mark's schoolroom on Thursday ant Fridav evenings, in aid of St. Barnabas: Church building fund. About ono hull dred and fifty children, trained by tin Misses Holm, take part in it, and all man ner of mystical and beautiful effects wil .Bo produced. ' ~" Sir Arthur and Lady Guinness, wen visiting Rotorua fast week. Hiss Milsom's Exclusive and TJp-to-dati p methods for Treating Hair and Skin wil positively stop the hair from falling i prevent and restoro grey hair, cure wors' cases of dandruff and irritation, thu: ' promoting a healthy growth. Cultene free.) Skin Food, unsurpassed fo; • wrinkles and withered skin, softens an< -? tones tho coarsest skin, cures blackheads 'I and large pores. Ladies and Gentlemei 8 tau"ht home treatment. Delightful faci 1 massage (Denmark), Electrolysis (perman I ent and painless). Hairdressing taught 1 Hairwork of every description. Lightest ! finest weaving, best Parisian Hair only & Purest Face Powder. Grey Hair restore! , to natural colour, with great success ■3 with wonderful preparation, harmless » and most naturaT-looking. Shampooing jj Manicuring, Clipping. Just received fron 1 Parisian-buver."beautiful Switches, Puffs P and Natural Hair Pad«. Personal atten (ion, strictlv confidential. Miss Milsom King's Chambers (opp. Stewart, Dawson's) Willis Street. AVellmston, Teleßhono 81 MISS N. MANSFORD, A.M.A., Sydney Medical Masseuse, has commenced th( practice ot her profession, and undertake: special treatment for rheumatism, neu litis, infantile paralysis, spinal curvature sprains, fractures, etc. Patients may ht treated at their own homes or at Misi Mansford's Rooms, First Floor, New Zea land Insurance Building, 217 Lambtor Quay. 'Phone 3313-Advt. Although seamen have to _ doff thei caps when undergoing inspection on hoan ship, marines do not have to do so. Tlr Royal marines do not uncover their head _ os'u marl; of respect except in the pre "2 sence of Koyaltv or at Divine service. I CHIROPODT. I Mrs. Haybittlc, No. 268 I.mnbton Qua. 1 (over Orr, Chemist), after many years' ex ■B perience, undertakes to cure Corns, In 1 growing Nails, Bunions, etc. Relief fron | thaso distressing complaints is nuaisn

■V Presentation. Our Palmerslon correspondent writes ;lmt .Mrs. A. Yaughan, of Stonoy Crook, >vho lias taken an activo interest in all social functions in that district, and assisted greatly with her musical talent, >vas the recipient of u presentation from ho settlers there, on Friday evening, ihe gift taking the form of a cheque for i substantial amount. Mrs. Vaughnn J ivas entertained at a social gathering, ind much regret was expressed at her dc- . partnro from the district. Dance in the Mew Century Hall. A most enjoyable private dance was held in the New Century Hall, on Fri- I ;loy evening. The committee comprised J Misses Millifran (2), R. Ro?=, F. Hill, and S W. Maginnitv. Mossrs. H. Holmes, R. i M'Lean, B. Walton, 0. Benge, and R. Edmonds. .The hall was prettily decorited, and a largo number were present. Mrs. Wallis, who wore black net over chiffon, I taffetas, acted as chaperone. Amongst j llioso present were:—Mis? F. Hill, in pink | shartneuse; Miss W. Maginnity, yellow ninon; Miss D. Milligan, apricot sarin and overdress of grey ninon; Mif3 L. Milligan, while satin and overdress of white ninon; Miss Roes, green satin; Miss Hawson, cerise satin and overdress of grey ninon; Miss Tippler, grey satin and spangled net overdress; Miss Yallop, white satin; Miss H. Bennett, black velvet, and touches of emerald green; Miss M. Wallace, white satin, veiled with soangled net; Miss B. M'Lean, blue ninoii; Miss Walker, white satin, with overdress of black beaded chiffon. The M.C.'s wero | Messrs. M'Lean and Benge. The music | was supplied by Mr: Clifford Bakor. and the catering wai- supplied by Mrs. Oscar Johnson. | Obituary. By the death' of Mrs. Robert Hardie, | whose interment took place in the. Sydney Street Cemetery on Saturday, Wellington loses another old settler, the Into Mrs. Hardie (nee Watte) was born on Thorndon Flat Gl years ago, and had resided in Wellington aver since. Her husband predeceased her by about six years, and a grown-up family of eight (laughters (five of whom arc married) and one son. Mr. l\cn. Hnrrjie, of the I.ambton Railway Station staff, arc left to mourn tlioir losi. 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 re- j moval of superfluous hair), dip. U.S.A. j Face Massage, Combings Made Up, Trans- 5 formations, Switches, etc. 25G Lambton j Quay. . Telephone 1599.*