SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1519, 15 August 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at St. Paul's, A very pretty wedding took place- yesterday in Paul's Pro-Cathedral, when Miss Piuby Wilson, third daughter of Mrs. Wilson, of Northland, was married to Mr. K. Boyes. Tho Itev. -Mr. Bartlett conducted the service. Tho bride, who was given away l>y Mr. Percy Wilson, wore a gown of ivory duchess satin, trimmed with pearl embroideries, and with a court train falling from the shoulders. The long tulle veil was caught in with orange blossoms, and sho earned a beautiful bouquet of whito jessamine, whito begonias, maidenhair fern, .and trails of asparagus. She was attended by Miss Taylor aiwl Miss Martelli, and two little girls, Edna and Xgaire Boyes (nieces of the bride). Ths two elder bridesmaids wore graceful frocks of ercfc do. chine, trimmed with lace, and gold and brown tagel hats, trimmed with brown silk and buttercups. TKoir bouquets were of daffodils, fastened with long yellow streamers. The two children wore daintily frocked in white silk, their hale being wreathed with buttercups, and they carried baskets of narcissi. Miv L. 13oyos (cousin of the bridegroom) was Urn best man, and Mr. Woodford (cousin of the bride) was tho groomsman. A reception was afterwards held, Mrs. Boyes (sister of the bride), owing to the illness of the bride's mother, receiving the guests. Shs was dressed in black velvet, trimmed with cream lace aud with pipings of vieux rose. Her black hat was massed with plumes, and had also touches of vieux rose. Miss Ethel* Wilson wore a frock of nattier blue silk, and a cream silk hat, trimmed with lace, pink roses, and forget-me-nots. The brida travelled in a navy blue costume, blue hat, and while furs. 'Wedding at St. Anne's. A quiet but pretty wedding took place in St. Anne's Church, Newtown, on August U, Mr. Harold Donoghuo und Miss Flora Kennedy, of Wellington and Timam, lefpectively, being married by Archdeacon Devoy. The bride was prettily gowned in cream chiffon taffetas, with deep yoke of handsome silk lace, embroidered with pearls, and ehe wore tho usual wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid was Miss A. Mocdonald, who was in palo pink-taffetas, with an overdress oi nalo bluo ninon,' trimmed with Oriental insertion. Mr. D. Moriarty was tho best man. ;A reception was held at the residence of tho bride's aunt," Mts. M'Loughlin, Angus Avenue. The bride, who was given away' by her bTotiier-in-law, Mr. D. Grcig, was the recipient of many useful and handsome presents. Wedding at Mastertoh. r "' ( * Our Masterton correspondent writes that at Knox Church, Mr. Percy E. Ellingham, of Maketii, Hawke's bay, was married to Miss Lucinda . Bosa Dagg, daughter of Mr. H. Dagg, of Ihuraua Valley. Tho ceremony was psriormed by the I?ev. A. T. Thompson, in-tho presence of a large number of friends. Feilding Weddings. Our Feilding correspondent, writes that the marriage has taken place of Mr. Jainps Shortall, eider son of Mr. T. Shortall, of "lnhisfail," Colyton, to Miss Eliza-" beth C. Smith, second daughter of Mr. D. L.' Smith, of Hamilton, formerly of Bunnythorpe, and at one time manager for the late Mr. Hanson, of EdinkiUic Park, Rangitikei Line. The marriage took place, in St. Bridget's Church, Feilding, tho Rev. Father Dwyer conducting the service. Tho wedding took place at the Presbyterian Church yesterday morning of Mr. Stanley G. Perry, third son of Mrs. Perry, of Kiwitea, andr Miss Frances. Dorothy Gertrude Densham, only daughter of Mrs. Densham, also of Kiwitea. Tho Rev. J. A. M'Kenzie performed the ceremony, in.the presence of a largo congregation. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. Scully, of Wellington, was charmingly gowned in cream satin charmeuse, with overdress of marquisette trimmed with cream silk lace, embroidered with pearls. Miss Emily Knight and Miss Edith Owen were tho bridesmaids, aud wore frocks of sagegreen chiffon taffetas and Juliet caps of ninon, edged with cream roses and green leaves. Mr. Alex. Perry was the best man, and Mr. S. Lodge groonvsruau. Tho bridegroom's present to the bride was a bangle set with diamonds aud rubies. To Miss Owen was given a ring set with a solitairo diamond, and to Miss Knight a pearl spray brooch. After the ceremony a reception was held at tho Parish Hall. Tho brido travelled in a brown tailored costume, with a hat of putty-coloured straw, trimmed with red and pink rosebuds: Conversazione in the Unitarian Church, The scries of lectures given during the winter months in tho Unitarian Church ha'd a very pleasant winding-up last evening in the skapo of a conversazione arranged by Mrs. Geddie. A programme, oi music aud recitations had been arranged, those taking part in it ; being the Misses Kennedy (2) and Miss J. Ivowtou, with trios for the violin and piano; Mrs. Geddis and Miss May Putnam, with a, vocal duet; Miss'lsabel Sievwright, a recitation; Miss Sybil Rapley, songs; Miss Lena Von Staveren, musical monologue; Mr. E. J. Hill, songs; Miss Hardinge-Maltby, recitations, humorous and tragic. Supper was handed round, bringing to a conclusion a most enjoyable evening. Mr. E. S. Baldwin presided.

Oriental Football Club Dance. Tho annual dance of Iho Oriental Football Club was hold in Ilia Sydney Slre<-t i-clioolrrom last i-voniiii:, and was largely attcmlod, 50 iniicti f« Uiat dnncinp nuist have bevn .sjnicwlmt dilHcult at. tinir=. Tlis decorations were of blue and wliilo drapings, slrc'amers of these two colours being'carried diagonally across tho room from the gasoliers to the wall.-, and blue and white curtains draping the windiiws. Fronds of ferntrces and irails of foliage also decorated the walls, and on tho stage was a goal swathed in llio club colours. Couches and chairs made tho stage a very comfortable resting-place, and the various side-rooms were alfo in use for sitting out. Supper was served in the gymnasium, (he tables heiiig arranged with spring flowers. 'lho committee responsible for tho succc.-s of (ho evening included: Mrs. ATCpll, the Misses Gardiner, Nathan (2), Jleginbothatu, M'Gregor, Strickland, Dunn, Eeid, Cameron, Kinvig, and Alexander, and Jlessis. Nimmo, Kolrerls, Hornig, M'Leotl, Perry, 3!itcliie, O'Hrien, Murdoch, Cameron, Ikcnan, Avcrv (2i, Paton and Gilli'spie; Jlessrs. J. G. ivinyig and 11. P. Clalvin being tho secretnries. The chaperons wore Mcsdames Gardiner, Nimino, Collcrton, and Sievers. Among those present were: Miss M'Gregor, wearing cream crepo with silver trimming; Miss Nnthan, reseda green (.harnwnse, trimmed with ]ac« and veilod with ninon; Jtrs.'Nimmq, vieux rose silk; Mi?s Violet Nathan, violet: ninon over whito satin; Miss Ivy Nathan, black velvet trimmed with cream lace; .Mrs. Ptrry, pale pink niuon; Miss Eeid, cream satin with jewelled net overdress: Mrs. Everett, black satin and jet embroideries; Mrs. Nathan, black satin; Miss Dunn, pink satin with silver embroideries; Mifs Paterson, pale blue silk frock; Miss Morgan, l'oso pink chiffon; Miss Kinvig, whito satin; Miss Cameron, black frock with touches of emerald green; Miss Dunn, palo blue frock: Miss Phillips, black velvet; Miss Strickland, while satin with serjuined overdress; Miss Hcginbotham, cream sal in with tunic of .dewdrop net; Miss Jl'Ginnity, black velvet; Miss Toohill, blue satin; Miss Levy, white satinwith overdress of crystal embroidered net; Miss Oirogg, white lace frock; Miss Jacobs, white satin; Miss Cashman, white satin with crystal embroidery; Miss Phillips, violet charmense, trimmed with jotted ninon: Mrs. Liitlo, black velvet and jet; Miss Hardwiek, pals blue charmeuse.. ■■ Annual Meeting of Girls' Friendly Society, The annual meeting of tho Girls' Friendly Society was held at the Lodge, Viviau Sirest, yesterday afternoon, and was presided over by Miss Greenwood, iu the absencj of the president, Mrs. Kprott, who is in Kuglaiul. l'eports from all the branches were read, and showed that the society was doing good work. Two branches have lapsed driring the year, but it is hoped that later on they will be resuscitated. A fcaturo of the work in Wellington which the. council is anxious should be successful are the Sunday afternoons at tho Lodge, to which girl members of the G.F.S. and those who, belonging to the Church of England, are new'arrivals in the city, are welcomed and entertained. Particularly is it wished that now arrivals by the steamers should be sought out and welcomed, and to do this Sister Quineii makes it part of her work to go down to the. boats and leave cords giving them information about, the Lodgs and of their welcome there. By this means tho council, it is thought, is meeting,a want long felt by workers among girls. A united G.l'.S. Conference is to be held in Auckland before lho end of the year, and delegates from all the will meet and discuss the work of the G.l'.S. in general. The meeting yaslor.-,. day was inclined to think that much good would be gained by this proposed conference. • " Tho election of officers resulted in tho council being re-elected and Hl2 oflicers also. Golf: Miramar v. Hutt. On tho Hutt links yesterday a (cam of Miramar ladies defeated local representatives by fivp. games to three. Appended are details, Hutt players bsing mentioned in each case:—Mrs. Murphy 1, Mrs. Freeth 0, Mrs. Wagg 0. Miss Gray 1; Mis-3 Foster 1, Mrs. Holmes 0: Mrs. fio;.o. 1, Mis> Gavin 0; Miss Calleuder 0, Mrs. Watkins 1; Mrs. Haywanl 0, Miss Marks 0; Miss Stuart-Forbes 0, Miss.M. Seed 1; Mrs. Coverdale 0, Miss Ward 1; Miss Wilson 0, Miss Didsbury 1. Mrs. Phillips Turnsr left by the Main Trunk for a short visit to Auckland. The Petono Ladies' Hockey Club held their annual dance in the Drill Hall last evening at Petono. There were about one hundred and sixty people present, and the evening was a complete success. Miss Nancy Wilson (Kangitikei) is in Christchurcli, and is the givest of ' Mrs. lfollestou. ■ The fortnightly meeting cf tho "Our Girls" branch 6t the Victoria League- is unavoidably postponed from M'omtay, August 19, to Friday evening, August it. The postponement is felt to bo regrett.iblo, as koen interest is evinced in the topic ol tho evening, a paper by Mrs. V T. D. Grey on "Dickens and his Work," to be Minplemeutcd by short readings from Dickens by members. The date, however, clashing with that of the animal general meeting of tho Pioneer Club, renflei'cd postponement unavoidable, Tho floral decorations at the dinner given last evening at tho Grand Hotel in honour of the Hon. T. Mackenzie were the work of Miss Murray, florist, Willis Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Martin (Martinborough) are in town, and are staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss Lindsay (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs. Eichelbaum. ■ Miss Milsom's Exclusive and TTp-to-date methods for Treating Hair and Skin will positively stop the hair from falling, prevent and restore grey hair, euro worst cases of dandruff and irritation, thus promoting a healthy growth. "Cultene" (reg.) Skin Food, unsurpassed for wrinkles and withered ekin, softens and tones the coarsest skin, cures blackheads, and largo pores. Ladies and Gentlemen taught home treatment. Delightful face massage (Denmark), Electrolysis (permanent and painless). Hairdressing taught. Hairwork of every description. Lightest, finest weaving, best Parisian Hair only. 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 atten-tion;-strictly confidential. Miss Milsom, Kind's Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson'6), Willis Street. Wellington. TeleDhono 814