SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1553, 24 September 1912, Page 3

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding in St. Petar's. .Tho wedding took place in St. Peter's Church yesterday of Jfiss Fish, third daughter of the late Mr. H. S. Fish, of DuDedin 'who was for several years a member of the House of Representatives), and Mr. H. .1. Mayer, of Wellington. The bride, who was given away, by her brother, Mr. F. Fish, was attended bv her sisl.or, Miss Mildred Fish, and Mr. B. L. Salmon was the best. man. The Rev. Archdeacon Harper conducted the service.

Wedding in St. Thomas's. . A quiet wedding took place at. St. Thomas's Church, Newtown, on Wednesday, September IS, when Mr. E. F. 15. Bockett, of "Ohui," Western Lake; Fentuerston, was married to Mrs. H. P. Wakelin (nee Miss Ethel Range), second daughter of the late Mr. John Bngge, of "Hawkstone," Morton. The Rev. W. Tancourt officiated, only relatives being present. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Frank Bagge, wore a coat and skirt of blue poplin, a hat of ,tagel straw, trimmed with cornflowers, and carried a Prayer-Book. Miss Dorothy Basge, niece of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a dress of white muslin ombroiderv, and hat. to match. She carried a bouquet of daffodils. Mr. R, B. Bockett attended his brother as brst man. Mr. and Mrs. Bockett left afterwards for a trip to Eotorua. At Herctaunga, The golf championship meeting, concluded yesterday, has been most unfortunate in the weather with which it has been attended, rain and wind being the prevailing conditions. Yesterday, however, was a decided improvement, and a great many people travelled out to the links by train and uiofor to witness the concluding matches. When the sun was shining, those who were following up the players found it decidedly warm.. At the present time the countryside is very beautiful to look at, with the fresh,, tender green of the budding trees, shrubs, and grass, and the soft, deen tints that distance lends to the hills anil to the outlying valley, and even those who were most enthusiastic alxiut the game found time to admire the beauty of the valley. , The presenting of the prizes by his Excellency the Governor, who was introduced to the gathering by the president. Si> .Tosepli Ward, in a decidedly happy little speech, was an interesting occasion, and tea, in the'golf-house, was another pleasant interlude. Among those, present were: .Lady Ward, Mrs. Biss, Mrs. A. Penrco. Mrs. A. Duncan, Miss Ewcnv Sirs, aim Miss Collins, the Misses Brandon (3), Mi-s George, Miss Jtiddiford. Mrs. Tweed, Mrs. Webster. Miss Clark (Nelson), Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, Miss Beatrice Day, Miss Burnes, Miss Beauchampj the Misses Lever 12), Mrs. W. Turnbull. Mrs. and Miss Hnyward, Miss Holmden, Miss Harcourt; Miss D. Wilson, Miss A. Holmes. Miss Wilbcrioss. the Misses Pearce (2), Miss Eussell, Miss Didsbnry, Miss Moss. Mrs. Bristow. Miss E. Grev, Mis Stafford, the Misses Watson (2), Miss D'Ovlv, Mrs. F. Ward, the Misses Fitzher'be'rt (2). Mrs. King, Mrs. H. Didsbnry, Miss C'hiluian. Miss Moore (Wanganui), and very 'many others.

Mrs. Cuthbertson (Invercargill) passed, through Wellington at the end of last week on her way to Auckland;

Miss Bcetham (Brancepeth) and Mr. 0. Beetham are visiting Wellington.

The ladies of the Kelburue Presbyterian Church Sowing Guild are holding a "parcel afternoon" in tlva Church-room on Saturday, Septembar 28.

Mrs. E. 0. Blamires returned from Nelson on Saturday, greatly improved in health by her visit to the former township.

Mrs. W. levin relumed to Greatford ou Friday from her visit to Wellington.

Mrs. D. .T. Garland, "Coo-ce," Upland Road, Kellmmc, will be at. home on the first Tuesday of the month.

A parcel of books for the back-blocks has been received from Mrs. Hardwick Smith, and will be forwarded shortly.

Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Lilley (Pahiatua) are visiting Napier.

'Mr. and Mrs.. W. G. Stead (Christchurch)' are paying a lengthy visit to Napier, and while there will occupy the residence of Mrs. C. B. Hoadley, who, with Miss Hoadley, are staying at Hastings until Iho arrival of Mr. Hoadley from England.

Mrs. Cotter, who has been visiting friends in Palmerston for several weeks, has returned to Greytown.

' Miss St. George has returned to Masterton from her visit to Wellington.

Dr. and Mrs. Henley returned to Napier at the end of last, week from their visit to Christchurch,

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Violin Recital. Boggs' Concert Chamber in Manner? Street was filled with a most appreciative audience la = t evening, when Mr. Uiarles Schilsky, assisted bv Miss Ina Oow and Mi. Chai'le- 11, rileiihon- Kim- a violin recital. Jjivllmrcii. Saint iviMi--, Mcmlels-ohn, Bach, and Sarasate were the composers from whom Mr.. Sehil-kv chn-c numbers for liis programme, and Iwo groups of wings, the fir-t Cennan and the second French wore sung delightfully by Mr. C. ]1. .Stephens, who is heard at; too seldom i„ Wellington. Mi.-s Ciow 'lad a strenuous part to play, being at I't piano (ho whole evening, but alwavs ei|' al to her exacting task. She was in a pretty black velvet gown with a cluster of n,n9 yellow spring flowers on the corsue. Among those present were: Mrs. A. I. Herdnian, Mrs. and Miss Quick. .Miss i-y,\ Mr. the .Misses Tewsley (2), Miss Wilson Mrs. Heard, Mrs. C. Pollock, Mis. and Miss Ewen, Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Waters, Mrs. C. Izard, Miss B'Ovlv. Mrs. E. Anderson, Miss Martin, Mi*s Blakeslcy, Mrs. and Miss Ewen, Miss Cleghorn, and very many others.