SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1542, 11 September 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Social at Pakihikura. Ah onjoyablo social evening was hold in Mr. Short's capacious woolshed at Pakihikura last Friday evening, the occasion being a dance in connection with the presentation made to Mr. and Mrs. Hockly during the afternoon. About ICO peoplo were dancing to the strains of excellent music (accordcon and piano), supplied by Mr. C. Green and Mr. Allan Signal, both of Rata. There were also about 40 onlookers. During the evening, at intervals, songs were given by Mr. Bootli ('The Merry Monk") and Mr. C. Mcad9 ("Johnny Sands"), and recitations by.Mrs. J. Cole ("The Busli Christening") and Mr. H. M'Donnld ("Kissing Cup"). Dancing lasted until tlio small" hours of the morning, and at the close everyone joined hands and sang "Auld Lang Syne," Mrs. Stansbury presiding at the piano. Great praise, is duo to the two musicians, who journeyed all tho way from Rata, and thus helped to make tho evening such a huge success by their splendid music, the time being particularly a feature of it. Tho ladies of Pakihikura, Rewa, and Sandon Block provided a bountiful suprcer. Mr .C. Meads proved a very efficient M.C. , Death of an Interesting Personality. Our special correspondent, writing from Auckland, states that by tho death of Mrs. Marjory Maxwell Wood, relict of tho late Dr. John Wood, thero passed away another link with the past. The deceased lady was born at Jedburgh in 1822, and after her marriage passed several years in India. She was in Delhi when the Mutiny broke out there. Her husband was shot in the face by a Sepoy, and during 12 long days she, with another lady, Mrs.'Patterson, tended him whilst they made good their escape, travelling by ' night and hiding by day. Finally, with the aid of friendly natives, they reached a place of safety. With her husband and family she arrived in New Zealand in 18G2, and since then has lived in the neighbourhood of Auckland, passing avcay at tho ago of 90 years. Madame) de Cisneros and Paquin. Madame do Cisneros, who arrives in Wellington next week, has gained the reputation of Iwing one of the most beau-, tifully dressed women who have visited Australasia. A strikingly handsome woman, gifted with a regal presence, and wearing magnificent gowns, sho at once, it is said, makes an impression that is not soon forgotten. One of her concert gowns, a Paquin one, is particularly interesting as snowing how Madamo Paquin gains. her inspirations. On ono of her visits to the famous dressmaker, tho singer was wearing an amber necklace, and. seeing the beautiful golden shades against the.skin of the wearer, Madamo Paquin. exclaimed at the. beauty of ,the combination. "I will make you a gown in accordance with that amber necklace and the flesh tones." She did so; and as a result the colours were so subtle, tho alliances of colouring so harmonious, that the gown was little less than a poem. It was worn at ono of her concerts in Sydney, and has been described as being carried out in pale coral-pink satin charmeuso with underdress of pale lenion charmeuse, part of which, is veiled with gold lace. Tho embroidery is entirely hand-sewn. The overdress is linked together with bands of coral charmeuse, large embroidered coral-teaded ceincturcs being introduced at the end of each. The gown has tho long square train which has come into its own again. A highwaisted effect is maintained, and the corsage is of tho coral-pink satin with glimpses of lemon satin at the side, veiled and softened with folds of black tulle over flesh pink tulle. Gold lace, veiled ivith tulle, is also introduced into the decolletage, and finished with a gold tassel to match the gold lace. The marriage of Mr. William D. Wood, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dennistoun Wood, of Dennistoun, Bothwell, Tasmania, and Miss Alice Mary Sims, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sims, of "Tuapaka," High Street, Bothwell, is to take place in St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Bothwell, on Monday, Septombcr 30. Invitations havo been issued for an Island Bay bachelors' plain and fancydress ball, to take place in the Town Hall at Island Bay on Friday, September •20. Tho committee comprises Messrs. C. H. Purvis, R. Collins, G. E. Bnwcn, L. A. S. Howe, 0. G. Wilkening, H Hindmarsh, A. Nees, and T. Glover. The "British Australasian" announced tho engagement of Mr. A. Leslie Christie, vounger son of Mr. H. F. Christie, "Awatiro," St. John's Hill, Wangauui, New Zealand, to Miss Isobcl Macintosh Howat, elder daughter of the late Mr. Jasper F. Howat, Glasgow. The Rev. Mr. Dove and Mrs. Dove, of Wanganui, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. G. Carlyon, Gwavas, Hawke's Bay. Mr. and - Mrs. J. F. MacMahon. of Auckland, are on a brief visit to Wellington. They intend leaving on a visit to Sydney at au early date. Invitations have been issued by Mr. H. Geaney, of "Bcllevuc," Makikihi, South Canterbury, for the'wodding of his daughter Marv to Mr. Bert Kelly, of Rons Bay, Eastbourne. The marriage will take place at Makikihi on September 25. Miss Milsom's Exclusive and Up-to-dato methods for Treating Hair and Skin will positively stop the hair from falling, prevent and restoro grey hair, cure worst cases of dandruff and irritation, thus promoting a healthy growth. "Culteno" (reg.) Skin Food, unsurpassed for wrinkles and withered skin, softens and tonqs the coarcest skin, cures blackheads, and large pores. Ladies and' Gentlemen taught home treatment. Delightful face massage (Denmark), Electrolysis (permanent and painless). Hairdressing taught. Hainvork of every description. Lightest, finest weaving, best Parisian Hair only. Purest Face Powder. 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Children's Fancy Dress Party at the Hutt, On Saturday afternoon a most enjoyable fancy dress partv was Riven at the pretty residence of Mrs. Hector., "Ngaionui," Lower Hutt. The vouug host and hostess were Master Laud'alo Hector and Miss 3i a y Hector. Dancing, games, and gramaphone selections entertained the guests. The tea-tablo was beautifully arranged with yellow jonquils, small bowls of pale yellow primroses, snowllakes, and oxnlis, and was lighted by silver candelabra. Miss May Hector, very picturesque and daintv iu'powder and patches, assisted by her brother Laudalo, dressed as a clown, received every one. About 45 children were present, and many very charming costumes were worn. Among them were Miss Lrndall Jackson and her sister RoniaJ of ,! V«1 d'or," Wairarapa, who appeared as Brownies, and were dressed in brown with scarlet wings and brown cowls—a very effective costume. Their little brother was in the dress of a footballer. There were three fascinating Little Bov Blues-Phil. Hector, Jack Sladdeu and Bob Carey. Eileen Sladden was a fairy; Mav Hollis was San Toy; Chris. Thompson," a Snowflake: Dorothy Rose, Little Miss Muffit; Humphrey Gordon an Eskimo; Joan Hollis. striking costume of a cream-coloured butterfly; Eileen Malcolmson, a Sea Maiden; Kathleen Haire, as a Scarlet Butterfly; D. Fisher, a Gypsy; T. M'Gavin (Wellington), a Pierrot'; Alison Purely, Powder and Patches. One young girl wore a crinoline skirt, which was said to havo been worn by her grandmother. Mrs. Hector was in a handsome gown of saxe-blne silk, trimmed with Oriental insertion; Lady" Hector wore black silk, with Maltese iace; Mrs. Jackson, black silk, handsomely' trimmed with guipure insertion; Mrs."lDillon-Kelly, a pretty dress of blue voilo; Mrs. Jackson, "Val d'ori" Wairarapa, grey silk. Among other grown-up guests were:—Mrs. Hose, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Haire, Mrs. Bodmin, Mrs. Sladden, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Malcolmson, Mrs. i.Hollis, Miss Chappie, Miss Heaton, and Miss Bodmin. Feilding Notes. Mrs. Cotterill has been staying in Mosterton, bnt ■is now iu Gisbqrue. Mrs. Carr has gone to Levin. Mrs. Maurice Burnett (Wellington) is tho guest of Mrs. Miles. Miss Innes-Joncs has returned from Acw Plymouth. Mrs. Peat is at present in Palmerston. Mrs. West (Wellington) is staying with her daughter, Mrs. Wall, at Kairanga. Miss Ferguson, who has been staying with Mrs. Gillespie, has gone to To Kuiti. Tho Bridge Club met at Mrs. Hall's last week. Among tho players v»;ero Mesdames Gillespie, M'Allum, Barton, Clayton, Eoberts, Atkinson,, Glasgow, Halliday, and Miss Spain. Mrs. Tombes (Wellington) is staying with her mother, Mrs. Atkinson. OiVing to the continued ill-health of Mrs. Menzics, Dr. Menzies has decided to leave Stratford, and on Saturday last disposed of his practice to Drs. Paget and Cameron. Mr. G. Eonayne and Miss Alice Eonayne havo booked by tho Maunganui for Sydney on Friday. Mrs. Clement Kirk (Petone) returned from Napier last week.. • Mrs. A. E. Hislop (Kelburne) is visiting Masterton. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Moorhouse left Wellington on Monday by tho Maori for tho south.-. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Johnston have booked passages for Sydney by tho Maunganui, which leaves Wellington on Friday. The long night in connection with Mrs. H. B. Mason's dancing classes was held in her private hall in Ghuznce Street on.Monday evening, and was greatly enjoyed by thoso present. Spring flowers ■were arranged on tho supper tables and decorations of foliage were used in the dancing hall. Mrs. Mason wore a:black satin dress, with tunic of sequinned net edged with gold fringe. Miss Etta Mason was in Royal, blue valvet, with tunic of black lace, and Miss Dorothy Mason wore a frock of cardinal silk. ' Miss Gracio Moncrieff (Kelburne) and Miss Moncrieff (Wairarapa) returned this week from a holiday speut in JCelson. Mrs. C. T. Salmon, Palmerston North, is the:guest of Mrs. M'Vicar. Mrs. Phillips Turner has returned to Wellington from her visit to Auckland. Mr. W. R. Haynes (Timaru) is visiting Wellington. Mrs. and Miss Jensen leave Wellington by the Maunganui on Friday for Sydney. Mr. and Mrs. Goring Johnston (Palmefston) and Mr. and Mrs. W. E.Jolm'ston arc leaving Wellington on Friday for Sydney.