SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1550, 20 September 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Waipawa, j A quiet but very pretty wedding took j place in St. Peter's Cnurcfl, Waipawa, on ; Tuesday, when Miss Florence Maud. , Green, "eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. - John Green, of Patangata, liawke's Bay, 'was married to Jlr. David Buick, .only son of Jlr. D. Buick, M.l'., Palmerston Isorth. The Rev. H. P. Cowx officiated. The bride, who was given away by hei ■. father, ,wore a gown of white China silk, trimmed with silk lace and orange bios- . sons. She/also wore a wreath and veil, olid carried a shower bouquet of spring flowers. Miss Alice Green (sister) ana Jliss Lilian Buick -(sister of the bridegroom) were the bridesmaids, the formei wearing a dress of cream voile trimmed with silk braid and a large picture hat, and Jliss Buick a pretty frock of . embroidered Indian muslin and a white tagel picture hat. Both carried bouquets, the gift'of the bridegroom. Jliss Rua 'King was also in attendance as a flowei' girl. Jlr. Hubert Pitch, of Wellington, was the best man, and the groomsman Jlr. Bonson Green, of-Patangata. 1 As the bride and bridegroom left the church" Mendelssohn's "Wedding March'' was played by Jlr.' A. E. King. A reception was after.w'ards held at the residenco hof Mr. and Mrs. A. E. King, uncle a.nu aunt of. the bride. Tile bridegroom ! s gift to the 1 bride was a gold bracelet, and the bride presented .the . bridegroom with a set of gold sleevo links. The bridesmaids received.presents of, gold bangles'and earTings. ' After the reception Jlr. and Jlrs. Buick, amid the congratulations of many friends, left'by motor-car' for Dannevfrke. A Pahiatua' Wedding. A - quiet wedding took place at St. Peters Church at Pahiatua on Tuesday afternoon, when Jliss Evelyn ' Ilickson, daughter"of-Mr. C. Hickson, of Wellington, was married to Jlr. R-. W. dc MOll- - of Auckland. The bride wos attended by Jliss Morris, of Wellington. The best man was the Rev. Jlr.' Tobin, vicar of Fongaroa. Mastcrton Wedding. A pretty wedding took place in Knox Church, Mustcrto'ii, on Wednesday afternoon, when Jliss Jane Kay Jlason, third daughter of tire lato.Mr. H. Mason, of Gladstone, was-married to Mr. Herbert Pcrcival Webb, son of Jlr. and Jlrs. Webb, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev." L. Thompson, of Carterton. The bride, who was dressed in white silk poplin and veil,, was given away by Jlr. J..Strangi The bridesmaids were the Misses Doris Jlason and Islay Strang. Mr. Alfred Jlason was best man, and Jlr. Edgar Mason groomsman. Feilding Wedding. At St. John's Church, Feilding, the ' marriage took . place on Wednesday cf Miss Ruby Dorothy Fowles, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Fowles, of Feilding, to Jlr. William Nasmitli, of Palmerston.- The ceremony was performed,by the Rev. Innes-Jones. The bride, who' was given away .by"'her father, wore a cream costume and large black hat trimmed with pink roses and black.tulle wings. Jliss T. Fowles (sister) was her bridesmaid, and wore a cream frock trimmed' with tucked ribbon , and buttons. Her gift from the bridegroom was a gold brooch set with rubies and pearls. Mr. G. Dellbridge was the best man. New Lady Superintendent of the Auckland Hospital. ■ Miss 1 Orr, of Taunton Hospital, England, has been appointed lady superintendent of the Auckland Hospital. The chairman of the board (Jlr. H. Schofield) explained to last evening's meeting that Jliss Orr had been recommended by the board's agent at Homc.V After consultation with the chairman of • 'the honorary medical staff (Dr. Pabst), Mr. Schofield added that he had cabled Homo accepting Jliss Orr, who had been for five years matron of the Taunton Hospital, and who, when at. Guy's Hospital, London, was night sister and housekeeper. Jliss Orr, he added, also held Guy's Hospital certificates in maternity, fever, and massage. . The chairman's action was endorsed. Madame De Cisneros. At her second concert, held in the Opera House last-evening, Jladame de Cisneros was a striking and commanding looking figuro in a beautiful gown of pale blue charmeuso veiled with chifi'on and over it a. saree drape of blue net interwoven with shining aquamarine-like jewels. 7llls overdress appeared to merge at the edges into ■ gold lace, which was also carried over tho long train. On the left side of the- skirt was a panel of exquisite lace, and lace also draped one side of the bodice which was finished at the back with a triangular motif of black velvet, in strong relief to the l'ace and jewelled net. with which it was composed at the back. On her hair she wore a bandeau of jet with upstanding black osprey plumes.

Funeral of the late Mrs. J. B. Finlay, The funeral of Hie laic Miv. J. B. 1"Inlay took place on Wednesday nl'tcnuiou and the esteem in which .-he was held wui evidenced by the large number of frit-nds who attended it. Before leaving the hon.-e the Kev. Dr. Clibb, who had returned from Christchurch that morning in order to he present, conducted a .-liori service and a favourite hymn of the deceased lady, "Fight the Good Fight," was .sung. The liall-bearers were: .Me.--r-. li. Kellow, 11. Hurt, and .W. and J. Jl'Kenzie, the last-named two being cousins ;of the late Jlrs. J. B. Finlay, Many floral remembrances were received, a special carriage convoying them to the Karori Cemetery, where the interment took place. Dr. Giblj again ofiiciated at the graveside, and was assisted by the Kev. J. Inghs, of Khandallah. Jlucli sympathy has been expressed |or Jlr. Finlay and family in their loss and a voto of sympathy was passed by the Now Zealand Club on Wednesday. Dance at Mangaweka. At Mangaweka recently a most successful complimentary ball was given for the Hockey Club and friends by Jlr. •T. Georgetti (chairman of the "Town Board) and Mrs. Georgetti. The gathering included visitors from all over tho Hangitikei district, as well as from Wanganui and Wellington, and was one of the largest ever held in the district. Telegrams apologising for inability to be present were received from Messrs. E. Newman, II P., and K. W. Smith, M.P., and many others whose duties necessitated their absence. The Oddfellows' Hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, with greenery and bunting, and presented a moat attractive spectacle, particularly the stage. Tho floor received special attention, and was in excellent order. Music was supplied by Carter's Orchestra and extras by the Misses G. Humphrey, Moon, E. Dumbleton, M. Kodewalu, and Mr. W._ M'Grath. Messrs. H. S. Harris, A. Dalziell, I!. Crowther, and J. Peacock proved most efficient M.C.'a. Supper was in the hands of Mr. G. Herdegen and four sitting-out rooms were set aside for it. In the course of the evening Mr. H. K. Harris, on behalf of tho Hockey Club presented Jlr. Georgetti with a hand-somely-framed photograph of the team which has won the shield this season, and, accompanied the gift, with a brief speech eulogistic of the recipient and his sportsmanlike instincts. Jlr. Georgetti' suitably responded, and was greeted with cheers and the singing of "He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Dancing was kept up till the early morning. . The hostess, Mrs. Georgetti, wore a cream satin frock, relieved with black, and coat of green velvet trimmed With cream satin. Among the guests were:— Jlrs. T. Cooper (Rawhatau), wearing black silk, with spangled trimming; Jlrs. Essou, cream silk; Jlrs; F. Stewart, blue coat and skirt; Jlrs. C. Humphrey, blackskirt and cream sjlk blouse; Jlrs. Meyer, black silk, with sequin trimming; Jlrs. Hamilton, cream radianta; Jlrs. Were, black net over pink silk; Mrs. Turnbull, brocaded silk, relieved with spray of pink roses; Mrs. Gibbons (Taikape), , heliotrope silk with trimmings to match; Mrs. Bray (Taikape), pale blue dress, with silver trimmings; Mrs. Melrose, electric bluo with chiffon trimmings; Jlrs. Williamson (Kawhatau), white silk; Jlrs. Jl. Graham, black silk; Jlrs. Carter, pale blue with ninon; Jlrs. Batt. (Taihape), black satin; Jtrs. Cnrrin, black fatln; Jlrs. Clements (Jlanuij, cream dress; Jfrs. W. Stevens, king s bluo dress; Jliss Dumbleton, pink silk with Oriental trimmings; Jliss G. Humphrey, white silk trimmed with silver beading; Jliss Jloon, blue silk _ muslin trimmed with silver beading; Jliss Lng (debutante), white silk with insertion and bead trimming; Jliss C. Bennett (debutante), tunifc.frock of white silk; Miss !>. Gannon (debutante), white- silk with lace trimming; Jirs. Jl'Lcnnan fTailinM'), white silk; Jlrs. Jloon, black cloth with white Satin cuffs and yoke; Jlrs. .1. Green, pink silk, trimming to match; Jlrs. H. S. Harris, blue silk, with union overdress; Jlrs. W. Bailey (Kawhatauj, blue silk with silver 'trimmings; Mrs. A. Bailev (Kawhatau), pink silk with union top;' Mrs. M'Grath, crushed strawberry cloth with silk* trimmings; Mrs. Dalziel , black velvet, trimmed with cream Mateso lace; Jlrs. J. Carr (Winata), black silk with nihon; Jlrs. J. Johnston, black glace silk; Jlrs. Adamson, black silk trimmed with pink roses; Jlrs. Norman, cream satin; Jlrs. Hiiodes (Mangarere , black silk; Mrs.'T. Wright (Kawhatau), 'blue dress trimmed with lace; Jliss }• J[eyer, bluo silk tunic frock; Jliss Jl. Humphrev, pink silk with cream mseition; Miss Stuckey (Ohingaiti), cream radianta; Jliss A. Jlilburn, pink silk with lace trimming; Miss Zohs, tussore silk with touches of blue and lace ; Jli« Barrett, dove-coloured silk trimmed with lace; Miss C. Johnston, cream with lace insertions; Miss Owen? (Taihape), unite muslin; Jliss Gibbs (Wanganui), cream frock; Jliss Yeates (Wellington), wlute frock; Jliss .T. Jl'Donald, white embroidered frock; Mrs. Goocli (Kawhatau), cream silk; Miss Wanstall, black silk.

The following visitors are staying at the Occidental Hotel:—Jlr. and Jlrs. iom Mackenzie, Mastcrton; Mr. and Jlrs. Horsier aud Miss Lyell, Christchurch; Mr. arid Mrs. Hair, Feilding; Mrs. J. u Brown, Napier. Mrs. Geo. T. Bell, of Waitoa Road, Hatnitai, is still in Dunedin, where she was called suddenly last month, owing to the illness of her sister, Mrs. J. T. Jones. Tho latter is progressing favonrauly, and was able to leave the private hospital this week for her home at St. lulda. Mr. and Mrs. Shakespeare arrived from England by the s.s. Remuera. and have taken up their residence at "The Laurels," Ngaio. Miss Beta Shakespeare arrived by the s.s. Remuera from England, and is at present staying with her sister, Jlrs. E. Smith, Khandallah. Invitations have been issued for ■ the marriage, on Wednesday# October 9. o Miss Florence Mabel Rsithbone, daughter of Mrs. Rathbone, of "Charnwood, Naterloo Road, Hutt. to Captain K. U. Chesnev. The ceremony will take Place in St. James's Church, Lower Hut, alirt a reception will afterwards be hold "Charnwood." Miss Gertrude Clark (Nelson) is'visiting Mrs. Martin Kennedy, Mrs. J. Hine leaves Wellington to-day for Stratford. During their brief visit to Palmerston, Count and Countess de Cisneros m ® Pufault, prior to leaving for Wellington, visited the local eonvout. being -received bv the sisters ond Rev. Father e °S-}* The Countess sang before the musical Stan of tho Convent High School. Jlrs. A. Martin (Martiuborongli) is visiting Wellington. Jlrs. KOLLESTON. Hair Specialist (qual. Ixrndon and Paris), is recommended for the Permanent Curd of nil Scalp -Ailmcnts nnd tlie most Effective Troatuiont for tho Oro\vt:h of Unir. Shampooing', Hairclressinjy, KleciTolvsis (permanent reinovnl of suporlluons hair), dip. Face Combings J ransformations, Switches, etc. 250 Lmiibton Quay. Telephone 1590.—Advt.