SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1527, 24 August 1912, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Hutt Ladies' Golf Club. The ladies' section of tho Hutt Golf Uul> held their monthly competition on J,li"/sday for the "Kiddiford" and Ladies' holt Union medals. The best scores returned wore those of Miss Calleuder senior), 98-21-77, and (junior) Miss Matthews, 111-HMii, and Miss G. Foster, 118— i< —,1. The special competition held contemporaneously therewith for Mr Hi slop s trophy was won by Miss Matthews. Wedding at Waikanao. On Wednesday, August 21, at St. Lukes Church,- Waifennae, Miss Eva Rose Karsteu, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mis. U. U. lvarsten, ot JJcach Road, Waikanae, was married to Mr. Albert E. Heap, lhe bride, who was given away by her iatlier, wore a white sutin gowia, with a ninon overdress and a panel train. The bodice was trimmed ■ with pearls and muon, and finished with a silk girillo round the waist. She also wore a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of clematis, heather, and while hyacinths. Miss Mnbel and Miss Inez Karsten wore bridesmaids, and were dressed in cream silk crystalline frocks trimmed with silk lace, and large burnt-stra.w hats trimmed with a red velvet band and bunches of cherries; Their bouquets were of clematis and narcissi, and they wore pearl and amethyst star pendants, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. George Banker, of Mangaweka, was tho best man. Tho wrvioo was conducted by tho Rev. ,T E. Jones, and was fully choral, Mrs. A. Johnstonc presiding at tho organ. Mrs. Karsten, mother of the bride, wore a silver grey frock, relieved with cream lace, and a black hat ,with black and white feathers. She also carried a bouquet of shaded wall flowers. • After the ceremony a reception was> held at Mr. W. Smith's country residence, a largo number of guests, among them Mr. W. Field, being present*

Evolving a Ballet, To know auything of tho history of dancing one would have to go back to 110thiug less thaii tiic infancy of mankindhow many years ago no 0110 caa tielinitcly toll. It probably begun with Adam, tho first historical mail, when his tongue still hesitated with ,speech,..ajid his • icelings were hot within*.him, arid'it has remained with us cvcr'since, a most potent influence, and a more or. lesfc> expressive weans of putting mfolitlufpMe form tins ©motions that are wished to bo conveyed to tho onlooker. Probably, fpo, it is the one of all the arts that has suffered most severely by tiie advancing age of the world. To feel convinced 'of that ono has only to stwl,y_ facsimiles of ancient frescoes, tho dancing figures in' Greek friezes, on old vases,, intaglii, etc., aiid then conjuro up tho picture of modern ballroom dancing, for instance., , Yet' the dancing of thoso days was just as much a common pastime as it is to-day. Miss Minnie Everett, who originated and directs the ballets in "Siiibad the Sailor," is of tho opinion that there has been a tremendous development within late years of slago dancing. There is now . frequently shown in the evolution of tho dances a refinement, poesy, and artistic feeling that was entirely foreign to them in past years, and those taking part in them feel tho influonce of these tilings, and enter into their spirit with sympathy, and much poetic imagination. The grace of a flower or branch of a tree swaying in tho wind, tho expression of tho emotions, are studied with tho thought of expressing them in their movements, so that, instead of the dancing being nothing but meaningless postures, indefinite groupings and acrobatic feats, there is n definite theme or story running through their movements, and a strong appeal to their brains. Tho dancing becomes nioro full of art. "I am always on tho wa'ich for something that suggests itself as being translateable into a dance," said Miss Everett. "It may be a story, n poem, or any beautiful object that brings in its walte n train of ideas. One's brain is always seeking and trying over different things that may have appealed to one." How do you -work out your dancesp sho was asked. ' J "Well, when wo are going to produce anything, the stage manager, tho musical director, and myself come together. 1 read the book. Something strikes me. and I ask the director to play some music, rippling, dreamy, gay, or anything that seems to me suitable, and that may at tho same time embody somo' little story thnt has half-formed itself in my mind. He docs so, and the dance conlos to me. Not till I liavo thought it all out, steps, movements, groupings, and nil, do I begin tho actual work with the girls. I can't do a thing without music, though." Then the music is written for the dancps, and not the dances made to fit in to music that has already been written for tho production of the piocof" "Yes. tho music is 'written for tho donee." _ Mis'! Everett is of the oninion that, there is still a tremendous development for danc.ing, and that there is a mat field for inspiration ill the East. To got (hat inspiration, however, it is neces c arv to go there, and to wak oneself in ihe'atmosphere, the. habits and the fooling, of tho people. To liavo one wrong note, one • falso quantity would be to snoil tho whole effect, nn unbearable thing to an artist, and Miss Everett, as her reputation and her wfirk show,'is an artist. Protection of Women. A meeting of tho Society for tho Protection of Women and Children was held on Friday afternoon, Mrs. M\ A. Evans, president, presiding. There wero present: Mesdames .T. Kirkealdie, A. I?. Atkinson, G. Ponsonb.v, A. Hoby, and Glover. A number of cases were reported upon as having been investigated and attended to. The following subscriptions were acknowv lodged with thanks:—Messrs. Stewart Dawson, Ifls.; Mrs. Palb'ser, ss.* Welsbach Light Co., 55.: Mrs. Prank Shaw, 55.; Mr. 0. A. Baker. 55.: Messrs. Virtue, 55.; "Adaptability," 2s. 6d.; Rev. W. Sliirer, 3s. (id.

[ A Palmcrston Wedding. A pretty wedding took place at St. Alton's Church, Pahaulanui, on Wednesday (Aiisriibt.H) when Mr. Herbert James itoljortsoii, of Bumiytkorpe, was married to Miss Amiio Ida Galloway, second daughter of Mr. George Galloway, of Judgeford. The Rev; F. Potrie performe<l tlie ceremony. The bride, who 'was given away by her father, wore a handsome gown of cream voile tie eoic, trimmet with richly embossed silk lace and, cliillon, -mid tho customary veil and orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Miss Gladys and Miss Olive Galloway ■ (sisicra of the bride), and Miss Dorothy ' Robertson(sister of the bridegroom). Thev•Til? T i , of cl .Tr am '••'"'innta trinimod ', V'"' 0 >uc , silK ' sill[ lace > «'MI not, jid large black picture hats. Thev also AIT i>T y , proUy sIIOWOT bouquet. Mr., Alan Robertson, brother of the bridegroom, wns the best man. The bridegrooms present to tho bride was a very B and each of tho bridesmaids reoe ed a gold brooch studded with,sap-1 d wfi mT]K -, A reception,-athaia. , ,7 a 0 lumber of guests was held' at the residence of the bride's parents/a i' evenin™ JOy UCe bcil,(? heI(l iu ' Iw> ' Croquet Club at Karori. toest taken m tho proceedings that to >< «a was a dendcxhy welcome one. Ground Bllowing for the lormation of four lawns has been obtained in tho Karori Park' 2,,'f V X " ectMl lhe club" will . open for the season about the middle of October Membership will not bo con-, lined to Karon residents only. Ihe election of officers is as follows:Fft } '« Mayor, Mr. Cathie; president, ills. Cat hie; vice-presidents, Mrs. Ham' . moiid and Sirs. Cook; secretary, Miss Bon- •' nett; treasurer, jVrs. A. Hamilton; comran tee, Mrs. Henderson.. Mrs. Bruce, Mrs, Horn, llrs. Gooder, Mrs. Frost, Mrs. An- * Foilding Notes. k/m oSt pT ya '- ,10 l >n ''i g0 l ,rirt y WM eivea. , ino Hill, on Tuesday aiicrimon. Tho drawing-room was filled with beautiful ■ violets and narcissi. Mrs. Gillespio re-' ceived her guests in a cerise tatfctiis gown, with btaclc velvet trimmings. Anione the guests were: Mrs. Barton, in a checked costume, and Mack hat with feathers j Mrs. MUllniu, grey frock, large black i velvet hat, white leathers; Airs. Mile.s, ' navy.-blue costume, saxo bluo hat with pink roses; Mrs. Alyiner, grey silk, with-, hat to match; Mrs. Clayton, niolc-colourcl velvet frock, hat to match; Mrs. Hailiday, electric blue coat and skirt, blue toquo; Mrs. Stewart, bluo costume, blue ' chip straw hat; Mrs. L. Gorton, black and white check costume, black hat with/ black feathers; .Mrs. Innes-Jones,. black costume; Mrs. Wheeler, black frock and hat; Hiss Wheeler, heliotrope costume, large heliotrope straw hat with rr.sesj Mrs. M'l'herson, blue costume, with black ■ hat and pink flowers; Miss J.ivcsay, blue costume with emerald green facings", toquo to match; Mrs. Roberts, bluo gown, largo •; black hat; Miss Ferguson, pretly suxebluo silk frock; Miss Spain, navy blue; Mrs. Kiugdon, grey silk, with black hat and grey feathers; Mrs. Atkinson, bluo costume, black hat; Mrs. Hall, molecoloured costume with black facings, large' black hat; Mrs.-Bull, grey frock, black hat. Mrs. Alymer won tho first prize, aud Mrs.. B.arton the. second. . Mrs. (Jottfirelli-is visiting,.Wellington. Jelj, Mrs. ifilzHbrbcrt has returned from Christchurch. Mrs , . Aldwright has gono to Wellington, Mrs. C. Deruier is inPalmerston. Mrs. A. Long is staying with Mrs. Long. Mrs. Buchanan (Heaconsficld) is at-prex sent in town. There was a large and enthusiastic audience at Miss Margaret Cooper's entertainment on Monday night. Among thoso. present were: Mr, and Mrs. Gillespie, Miss Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, Dr. and Mrs. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. and. Mrs. Alj-mer, Mr. and Mrs. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Innes-Jones, Mr. aud Mrs. M'Phcrson, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Miss Long, Miss Wyatt, Miss Korton. Misa, O'Halloran, Mrs. and Miss-Wheeler. > There were quite a number of golfers out on Saturday, the weather king glorious. Tho medal match for ladies resulted in α-wiwfor Mrs. Tiggoy. Others playing were- Mrs. M'Phcrson, tho Misses Wyalt, Prior, O'Halloran, Kirton, Burrcl'l, Shannon, Moore. ■-~,, Miss Baddeley and Miss Ilyn Randilanda, are both taking P.art in tho musical competitions at Napier, and have been very successful. Tho Wesley Choir nUohnve done well, winning both "the brand Choral contest and'the Church Clwir competition. I Mrs. Loilro (Levin), is staying witli I friends in Feilmng.

Wellington players leaving on Monday for Nel«on where, (lie golf championship mooting is to be held, are: Miss Vidiv Collins, MiFfi Agnes Pcarco,Miss Lucy nml Mis Nora Brandon, who will' bo the guests of Mrs. Noel Adams; Miss hi. Tweed and Miss Burnes. who will. stay with Mrs. 1 Burnes j Miss Wimue Harmay, Mrs. Guy Williams, Miss B. Stafford, Mrs. R. A. Holmes. Miss Agnes Kennedy, and Miss Eileen Ward. A lecture .on "Musical Prodigies" is to, bo given to members of tlis Arts Unb this evening by Mr. Lawrence. Watkins. Mr. and Mr?; Orbell, Shag Valley, left ( for the south last evening. Miss Ethel Carey (Masterton). is the ' guest of Mrs. Dymock. . ~ Mrs. Oe.il Jones and Miss Jones loft for Sydney yesterday. . _ Miss Mary Flux left yesterday by Hie . Tjiimarca for Sydney where her marrmsa : to Cnptain P. Symon taltes place next month. She will stay with her aunt, Mrs. Bnrlmm. ■ ' • Airs. Wood and Miss Kitty Wood (Nn- • pier) returned from Australia on Wed-1 >n\«day and are spending a few 'days in. Velliiigton lwforo going on to Hawlio'si Bay. . ' The fifth of Miss Borlnsc's junior assemblies was held in tho Gcring Street Bnll last ■ evening, and was greatly enjoyed by the young people present. Tho ch'apero'nos were:—-Miss Orates, and Mesdames 15. M. Findlay, Osborne-Gihbe-s, B. W. Kane, Morton, Clarlcl J. H.Geddes, L. C. Kosbrugc, and J. \\! Wallace.