SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1537, 5 September 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Australian—New Zealand Wedding, A pretty wedding took place at St. Thouin.s's Church, North Sydney, on August 12, when Miss Ethel Williams, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Williams, of Wellington, New Zealand, was married to Mr. A. E. A. Newlands, of North Sydney, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Newlands, of Sorata, North Sydney. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. Wilkinson, and th_. church was prettily decorated with white flowers and ferns. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of cream pailette silk with overdress of silk lace.and embroidered with pearls and fringe. She also wore a wreath and veil, and carried a lovely shower bouquet of lilies of the valley and white stock. The bridesmaid was Miss Clarice Britton (cousin of the bridegroom), who wore white crepe tie chine with funic of lace and large picture hat with plumes. She carried a shower bouquet of heliotrope stock, and wore a gold watch bracelet, the gifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Alex Newlaud, brother of the bridegroom. The reception was held at the residence of the bridegroom's parents, and later Mr. and Mrs. A. E. A. Newlands left for tho Jenolan Caves, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Their future home will be North Sydney. A Presentation. Members of the French Club spent a very pleasant evening on Tuesday. Th 6 proceedings opened with a piano solo played by Miss Putnam and a clever recitation by Miss Helene Decleene, of one of La Fontaine's fables called "Lo Chcne et le Roseau." Then followed an inter- , val, during which the Hon. J. Rigg, the | president of the club, presented to Monsieur and Madame Dufflou, on behalf of the members, a silver tea service as a souvenir of their silver wedding and a testimonial of the many kind and valuable services that the recipients of the present had rendered to the. club and its members. Monsieur Duflou having thanked the members of the club for their handsome present, a lecture written by Mr. G. Robertson, entitled "Un Vovage en Corse," was read by Mr. W. Hudson, in the absence of the writer. A short discussion and a vote of thanks to Mr. Robertson brought to a close a very onjoyablo'evening. Convalescent Home. A meeting of the Convalescent Home Comraitteo was held, at Mrs. Newman's on Wednesday, September +, 1912:. There were present: Mesdames Newman (in the chair), Moorhouse, A. Martin. Litchfield, and E. Nathan (secretary). The matron reported fifteen patients admitted and thirteen discharged during the month.

Johnsonville Golf Club. . The followi.ng are the drawings of the ladies' competition for the Garrioc trophv: Miss Plimuier plays Miss Bould; Mi'ss Cock plays Miss Hurshbere; Miss Andrews plays Miss. Roeth,- Mrs. Morgan plays Mrs. Price; Mrs. Buddie plays Mrs. Bakewell; Miss Fleming plays Miss Batbam; Mrs. Rogers plays Miss Tavlor; Miss Clark, a bye. The first round of the competition must he completed by Saturday, September It. W.C.T.U. District Convention at Masterton. The annual district convention of the W.C.T.U., was held in Masterton on Tuesday.' .Delegates were present from the various unions,in the district, and nine ladies from Wellington. Miss Boxall, president, 'was in the chair. At 9.30 a.m. a devotional meeting' was held,' led hy Mrs..Per., man, and at 10 o'clock business began. Reports and balance-sheet were read, showing good steady work throughout the year. A good discussion took place on the extension of fhe work in the \\ _irarapa district. Tho Masterton friends entertained tho visitors at luncheon; also at afternoon tea. The afternoon session commenced with a short devotional service, conducted by Mrs. Houlder. An hour was spent with the question box, and some very interesting questions evoked hearty discussion. Resolutions were passed ro anti-gambling and the granting of totalisator permits. The following resolution was passed almost unanimously— "We heartily pledge ourselves to vote'for the. candidate in our electorate who will support a reduction of tho three-fifths majority." Mrs. Peryman then read a most interesting address by Mrs. Lilian Stevens, one of the world's vice-presidents of tho W.C.T.U., on the great fight the women had in Maine to help to keep prohibition. Jfrs. Neal then read a paper written by Mrs. Lill, of Ashburton, and Mrs. Houlder read a letter from Mrs. Cole, re the funds of the union. Votes of thanks were passed lo the Masterton friends for their hospitality. In the-even-ing a largo public meeting was held, and Mrs. Peryman _ gave an address on in Civic and Political Life."

This evening Miss Gertrude Hunt, who has been studying singing under Mr. Spencer Lorraine in. Auckland, makes her debut before a AVellington audience at tho concert given in the Town Hall by Mr. Horace HuDt. Miss May Donaldson also contributes to the programme, which promises to be exceptionally enjoyable. Mrs. Evans (\elson) and Miss Evans are at present visiting Wellington, and are staying at the Windsor Hotel. On Friday they-leave for Xapier. Miss Alice Macandrow arrived in Wellington from the south yesterday, and is staying with Miss Reynolds. A small dance was given last evening by Mrs. Focko at her residence on Tho 't'erraoe.

Wanganui Notes. -}} V i nml ,. J ! rs ' ijuiauzo gave a delightful at home to a few guests, euchre being Iho principal Hem, 'while the guessing competitions caused much amusement ■Uie drawing-room koked charming with the many vases and bowls placed everywhere .tilled witli lovely spring flowers. A dainty supper was dispensed bv the hostess who was gowned in black silk voile, trimmed with Paris insertion, and hmslied with pastel embroidery. The ladies prize for euchre was won'bv Mrs. n ar « eil > (| io gentlemen's fell to Mr. rn , *- resswe ll» u-nd consolation prizes iell to-Mr. and .Mrs. Claude Suisted. The guessing competition was won-bv Mr. C. Cassells-Moutray. Among those present were:—Mesdames C. M. Cresswell, Suisted, Marsden, Misses Cresswell (2), Messrs. Cresswell, Marsden, CassellsMoutray, Marsden, Lanauze, and Sui.-ted. Miss Annie Cresswell has returned to \\angamii after a long visit in the south. Miss Finlay has been appointed president of the Girls Peace Scouts at Castlecliff. The first meeting will lie held on Thursday evening, ami the girls are verv keen. Dr. Dunn, of Wanganui, is very much interested in the idea, and will prove a power of strength to the movement, and her services are being very highly appreciated. Miss Weldon is spending a month at tho "Cliff." Wanganui is very pleased at Madams Brigg's success in the Napier competitions, and CastlecKff can boost of having the champion tenor, Mr. Claude Suisted. Miss Betty Turton left Wellington for Tenui yesterday. ' Mrs. H. Reid (Hutt) and her little son, are visiting Mrs. J. Martin, Lower Valley. A sale of work in. connection with St. Matthew's Church, Brooklyn, was opened yesterday by the Rev. C. Maclavevty, vicar of Island Bay. In the evening, a bright Pierrot entertainment was ' given. The side concludes this evening. Miss Gallagher, who has been in charge of the Kaiwarra Post and Telephone Office for- about twelve months, has been appointed postmistress at the Government Buildings Office in succession to Miss Mackay, transferred to New Plymouth, but will continue to act at Kaiwarra until Mrs. Inder, of the Wereroa Office, relieves her in tho course of a few days. .Mrs. and Miss Elder, who have been visiting Napier, are now spending a few days in Masterton before returning to Wellington. MRS BOLLBSTOnT Hair Specialist (qual London and Paris), is recommended for the -Permanent Cure of all Scalp Ailmeats and tho most Effective Treatment tor-the Growth of Hair. Shampooing Hairdressmg, Electrolysis (permanent n. moval of superfluous hair), dip USA Face Massage, Combings Made Up, Transformations, Switches, etc. 256 Lambton Quay. Telephone 1530.—Advt.