SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1525, 22 August 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Carterton Wedding. At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church ou Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Percy J. Kcid, son of Mrs. J. C. Rokl, of Carterton, was married to Miss Margaret D. Harvey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Harvey, of. Carterton. Tho ceremony was performed by tho Rev. L. Thompson, and a. reception held later at the residenco of the bride's parents, Kent Street. Mr. and Mrs. Keid left by the afternoon train for the South island, and later they will tuko up their residence in Carterton. Wedding at Palmerston. At All Saints'. Anglican Church, Palmerston, yesterday, Mr. G. C. Keeble, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Keeble, of Fitzherbart Street West, was married to Miss Beatrix Marjory Waldegrave, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Waldegrave, of Palmerston, the Eev. H. G. Rasher performing the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in ivory white charmeuse, the skirt showing an underskirt of silk set lace. The bodice was (rimmed with (lie snmo lace, and a cluster of orange blossoms. Thero were four bridesmaids—Misses Doris and Sybil Waldegrave, twin sisters of tho bride, Miss Marjory Carey, niece of the bridegroom, and Miss Mollis Pasley. All were attired in white muslin frocks trimmed with lace and insertion. Tho Misses Waldegrave- also wore forget-me-not ■ blue sashes; and tho Misses Carey and Pasley palo pink sashes with white luce hats trimmed with clusters, of pale pink daisies and blue forget-me-nots. Mr. A. Keeble, brother of tho bridegroom, was best man, and Mr. M. Waldegrave, tho bride's brother, groomsman. Masters Geoffrey ( and Cuthbcrt Barnicoat were pages. . At tho conclusion of the ceremony a reception* was held at "Tewhanaka," tho residence of- the bride's parents, after which the newly-married couplo left by motor-car. The bride's going-awny dress was,a saxe bluo silk poplin coat and skirt, with. Irish crotchet collar and cuffs. She also wore a white lace hat lined with black and trimmed with white- and saxo blue satin ribbon and rosette's. Gregg Hockey Club Dance. . Tho Sydney Street Schoolroom was very prettily decorated for the fifth annual "At Home" of the Gregg Hockev Club, last evening. Quantities of (lags draped tho walls and wero hung over, tho doorways, and thick ropes of lyeopodium studded with scarlet paper flowers had been carried from-the gasoliers to the sides of (be room. The stage had been carpeted and most comfortably furnished, tho adjoining rooms also being called into requisition for sitting out. Supper, provided by Mr. James Godber, was served in tho "gymnasium, tho tables being arranged with spring flowers, while red shades covered the lights, as in all the rooms. Tho chaperones wore: Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, wearing black charmenso with point lace; Mrs. If. A. Wright, • viotix rose, silk; Mrs. Chapman, white satin with tunic of white net and jewelled embroideries. The committee comprised tho Misses Cameron, Hibbcrd, M'Grnth, Milligan, Bevel, Ward, Yallop, and Messrs. Bongo, Coklicutt, Knox, Krebs, Smith, and iSchtilcnimrg. Mr. B. Lawrence was- fclra secretary. '-Among those present were; Miss M'Ewan, in black velvet; Miss Wynn, white silk with pearl embroideries; Miss M'Ewan, in emerald green satin with overdress of brown ninon; Miss G. Smith, in black velvet relieved with white lace; Miss Milligan, grey ninon over palest pink charmeuse; Miss Yallop, white satin with black ninon tunic; Miss Tandy, crimson velvet; Miss Cameron, green charmeuse with black net overdress; Miss C. Tandy, while charmeuse with tunic of ninon ending in a deep border of coloured beaded embroidery, veiling at one side deep pink roses; Miss Hibberd, white net over satin; Miss F, Wvatf, white satin; Miss Revel, black velvet; Miss Sunderland, white velvet and pearl , trimming; Miss Marmont, white satin; Miss Fisher, white frock with red geraniums; Miss Fisher, Eoyal blue ninon over satin; Miss Wyatt, black velvet with Maltese lace. • Mrs. Matthew Holmes and Miss Pawson returned to Wellington from the , south yesterday. Mrs. and Miss V. M'Beth, Kimbolton,. who have been staying at the Masonic- i Hotel, Napier, return home at the end of tho week. A "gift" tea, in aid of the Aurora Stall in connection with the Antarctic Bazaar of the Y.W.C.A., is being held in tho association's rooms on Friday afternoon. Mrs. de Castro is the convener of tho stall; nnd Miss Stnplcton-Cotton and Mrs. Gui-io will assist on Friday. Miss L. Monokton, Featherston, is staying with Mrs. G'. 0. Hamilton, Palmerston North. Mrs. Earle, sen., of Wellington, is ' spending a few days in Greytown for tho ! celebration of her mother's (Mrs. S. M. ; Maxtou's) 85th birthday, which takes place on Sunday next. Miss Nancy Cameron, who accompanied Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Campbell to Christchurch for the Grand National last week, left Wellington for Wanganui yesterday.

The Spring Hats. In the spring (hue Ike thoughts of women lightly turn, not so much to Jove, as to huts nnd fresh rainnient. That is, the normal woman, for tlio one who is not interested, in such tiling can hardly lie regarded as normal. .After the dreariness of winter, with clothes necc-sarily suited to its conditions, the appeal made, by tlio sight of colours that embody the brightness and joyousnes-s of spring is irresistible, and it is in nothing so mueh as in hats that: this appeal is embodied. If a woman, cannot allow her love for colours to run riot in her frocks .she can, with a-certain amount of safely,-allow it to do so in her headgear. One of the noticeable features in tlio hats that have hitherto been displayed are (lie prevailing colours, mustard, pink t oci'i>i\ nnd cinnamon, brown, carried out in flowers, feathers, or ribbon. Whero flowers nro used they are in many cases massed all over, the crowns which are fairly high nnd rise in a gradual slope from about two inches from- the slightly rolled-up brim. It would almost seem that the more (lowers that are piled upon tli3 hat (he better and in most eases the result is extremely satisfactory. A rruaintly attractive effect is that of tight little ruchings of ribbons or tulle carried round the crown or brim, finished sometimes with a cluster of flowers. The upstanding effect of tlio previous season in the way of trimming is still observable, not as a. general rule, but simply hero and there. Mounts or wing effects of lace and tiny flowers, or of tiny flowers and foliagxs together, rise straight up from the ba'so of the crown with not the slightest inclinatipn .to droop over it. _ Yet another idea is that of; satin fruit of bright colours like very upright bunches of grapes standing on guard at the side if the crown. Lancer plumes are still in evidence and large white hats with white plumes combined with white os,.rcys are particularly attractive. These plumes are not necessarily white, but of varying shades, mustard, blue, and all the shades of blue, etc. A particularly charming hat was of mustard coloured tagel straw turned up in boat-shape fashion with a largo buckle and trimmed with black velvet and yellow Most decidedly the complexion has to be studied when hats of this shade are wished for, as they do not take kindly to indiscriminate colouring. The boat-shaped hat seems to bo very popular, the angle of the sweep off the face being particularly becoming to some faces. There is no restriction as to size. Hats aro large and hats are small, and it is a matter of individual taste or necessity as to what one will choose. Taking into consideration the fact that spring is a somewhat gusty time, even in Wellington, small sizes would have their advantages. Some of these look extremely smart and neat. They are trimmed with ribbon (striped blue and white looks most engaging), which completely envelopes the crown in loops pressed closely in all round, and the finishing effect is added by a large, upstanding, perky' bow surmounting all. They have a good deal to recommend them—where they suit. An- I other effect is obtained by large upright bows of ribbon in the. front of the hat. This, in the case of a golden brown tagel, trimmed with bows of golden brown ribbon, was distinctly attractive. White straw hats trimmed with navy blue ribbon or with navy blue and white elYcets promise to be somewhat popular. Social in New Century Hall. A very pleasant evening was spent in the New Century Hall on Friday, August IG, the occasion being the fourth annual social of the employees of Messrs. Thompson Bros., Ltd., and their friends. A capital programme was gone through, and included several items of n humorous nature, with dancing forming the principal attraction. The decorations, carried out by the committee, consisted.of flags and coloured electric lights, kindly lent for the occasion, and added materially to the already pleasant surroundings. Mr. A. G. Wallace successfully carried out the duties of M.C., tlio ea'ering was in. tlio hands of Messrs. Godber, lid., while the music was supplied by Mr. l'ercival Archer's Orchestra. Eugenics havo been well before the public of late, and at a small tea which was given by Mrs. I'. M. B. Fisher at her home yesterday afternoon, Miss Kirk rave an interesting little address upon child study from a eugenic point of view. Miss Reynolds (Duuodin) also spoke on the Girl Scout movement. A "gift" tea for the benefit of the China stall in connection with the coming Antarctic bazaar of. tlio Y.AV.C.A. (of which Mrs. R. A. Wright is convener) is being given by Mrs. Wright at the Y.W.C.A. rooms in Herbert Street on' Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bennett (Masterton) arrived in Wellington yesterday from their visit to Christchurchv, The committee of the Children's Freo Kindergarten ball has decided that seats may be reserved for children at half price. The box plan is tilling rapidly. At four o'clock this afternoon a rehearsal of the children who are. taking part in (ho dances will be held in the Town Hall. Tho engagement is announced of Miss ' Alice Hawson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rawson, to Mr. Frank Davison, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davison, of St. Leonards, Amuri. Mrs. Drewette, Claremont Terrace, accompanied by her daughter, leaves on Friday for Sydney. Little Miss Eunice Wyatt, of Wellington, who wa.s successful in the vocal solos in the Wellington Competitions, was again successful in the Napier Competitions, held recently, by securing two -; firsts in the vocal solos for girls under 15 and 18 years respectively.