SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1564, 7 October 1912, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding in Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church. A pretty wedding tool; place in the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church on Thursday last when Miss Alii*e Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Jl'Kirdy, Hataitai, was married to Mr. John Ross, of the Telegraph Dopartment, Wellington, second son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Rofs, Rotorua. Tho Rev. Hugh Begg conducted the service. The bride was given away by her step-father (Mr. M'Kirdy) and her frock, which was simple, though pretty, was of crepe de chene over satin, trimmed with raised silk and net insertion. Tho neck and sleeves were edged with pearls and the. skirt had a long truin which was detachable. ■ She also wore u veil nnd orange blossoms and enrriud u pretty bouquet of cream roses and white lilac with long streamers of white satin ribbon. Two bridesmaids attended her— Miss Firth, who was, in an embroidered frock of crepe do clicne' over silk and a large black hat with touches of pale bluo silk, and Miss Williams in a white Cambian spot: net over silk edged with fringe and a black hat. Each carried a pale pink shower bouquet and also wore pretty neck chains with aquamarine pendants, the gift? of the bridegroom. Mr. Chamberlain was the best man and Mr. Meredith tho groomsman. Tho reception was held at Godber's Room?, Gourtenay Place. Mrs. M'Kirdy, who received the guests, wore a handsome dross of rep silk trimmed with Oriental embroideries and a heliotrope toque with bluo wistaria and white ospreys. Among those present -were: Mrs. Wemyss Bear, who was in saxe blue chiffon cloth and a brown hat with roses; Mrs.H. N. Firth, black chiffon taffetas and n white chin hot lined with black, and trimmed, with red roses and black plumes; Mrs. Jas. Williams, a palo grey ninon with black hat trimmed with ostrich feathers; Mrs. 11. Gotleib, navy tailored costume with large'black hat with red roses and black plumes; Mrs. A. J. M'Donald, pale blue silk with Oriental embroideries and hat to match; Mrs. Walter Brown, pretty costume, black hat trimmed with cream and black feathers and handsome ostrich feather boa; Mrs. A. Burt, tussore silk dress with black hat; also Sfesdames Bowes (iN'apier). Mrs. Armit, slrs. Mostou-Hoops, Misses Kate Williams, O. Evans, Banuisler, Scott, Wilson, Moston-Hoops, and others. Mr. nnd Mrs. Ross left by tho Manuka for tho south where the honeymoon is to be spent. Tho bridegroom's gift to the bride was a diamond rhig. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. M'Kirdy gavo it dance for a number of young people at their residence, "Inverness," Hntaitai.

A Gloucestershire Wedding, A Gloucestershire wedding took place in St. Columbia's Church, Havolock North, this week, when Miss Eftie B. Longney, organist, of the Presbyterian Church, and youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. ,I,ongney, of: Longney, Gloucestershire, England, was married to Mr. Walter D. Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hill, Havelock North. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Thomas Clark, of Eskdale, wore silk crepe, with silk lace tunic,' ! and veil and orange blossoms. She was attended by Miss Hill and Miss Maggio Hill, sisters of the bridegroom, dressed' in cream silk and wearing rustic hats. Mr., Fred Clark, of Bskdale, was the best man, and Mr. Stanley lies, of Koriniti, Wanganui River, was groomsman. At the conclusion of the service the guests wore hospitahly entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hill, where tho bride and bridegroom received tho hearty congratulations of a large number of friends, after which they left for south, the bride wearing a champagne alpaca ccstume, with hat to match. A feature of the wedding was the fact that, all the participants in the ceremony were Gloucestershire natives, the reunion being quite a gathering of the clans, and, as Mr. and Mrs. Hill left on their wedding trip, they, received a right hearty Gloucestershire send-off, nmidst tho pincerest wishes for their future prosperity and happiness. Amongst the many valuable presents received was a silver-mount-ed salad bowl and hot water jug, presented to the bride by the choir and the mombers of King's string band. The Rev, R. Waugh conducted the marriage service.

Mrs. Hutton (Groytown) is spending a few days in Wellington, nnd leaves early this week on ti visit to Auckland. Mr. nnd Miss Chrisp (Gisborne) and Mr, E. Chrisp passed through Wellington last week on their way to Sydney. Mrs. T. G. Macarthy and Mrs. Kutter arrived in Wellington from the south on Saturday. Tho nine ladies who were elected by ballot to the General Committee of tho Young Women's Christian Association last Thursday night were: Mrs. Hoby, Mrs. Webster, Miss M'Lcan, M.A., Miss Agnes M'Lcan, Miss Lawson, Mrs. Kersley,' Mrs. Bennie, and Mrs. Menzies. Five of those ladies have been acting on this committee for some time, and were re-elected; the remaining thrco were new nominations. Tho Y.W.C.A. General Committee consists of eighteen ladies in all. They retire in sixos every throe years Among the visitors staving at the Occidental Hotel are: Mr. and Mrs. Broughton (Blenheim), Mrj, Charlton (Hastings), Mrs. Tong (Hastings), Mr. and Sirs. Prince (Sydney), Miss Reardon (Oscar Asche Company), Mrs. Coulter (Masterton).

Dance at Mangaweka. Quito a delightful itoiice was given at Mnngnweko, on Wednesday evening by the following gentlemen (bachelors):—Messrs. G. Dnmbleton, J. Graham, A. A. Kdwardes, M. C.irr, G. Jl. Gardiner, C. A. Condie, and F. U. Oxley. Streamers of rod nml white, with shaded lights of tho same tint, and innumerable Japanese lanterns, combined to inako the ballroom very effective. Each corner of the hall was, screened off with long trails of weeping willow, and lighted with Japanese, lanterns, making most alluring "cosy corners" for sitting out. The supper and music arrangements were well carried out, the latter being supplied by Crozier's Orchestra, of Marlon. The dunce was undoubtedly the most successful yet held here. Among tho niany gue?ls .were noticed tho following:—Sirs. M'Gregor, wearing blue silk lace over blue, satin; Mrs. T. Graham, cream sal.in; Mrs. Rhodes, black silk; Mrs. Do Holes, grey silk taffeU with cream lace; Mrs. 51. Graham, grey ninon and silver trimmings; Mrs. 11. W. Were, pale, pink silk; Mrs. Bryce, oysler satin; Mrs. Tompkins, pink satin veiled with ninon; Mrs. W. Bailey, pale bluo; Mrs. M. Dvighlon, black sequined net over blue silk; Mrs. 11. Wilson, tomato satin and grey ninon tunic with oriental trimmings; Mrs. Tnrnbull, white satin c)jurm<ms& with silver embroidery; Mrs. R. E. flnrnblow, shot silk with cream lace; Sirs. Gasquoine, white lace roba over sal in; Mrs. Harris, pale blue; Miss Flyger, cream satin; Miss Meyer, deep blue and silver trimmings; Mis? Tansey, white silk tunic frock nnd silver insertions; Miss O. Tansoy, pale blue satin under ninon and gold embroideries; Miss Deighton, pink satin with tunic of ninon; Miss Heighten (Marton), black silk crystalline; Bliss M'Konzie, pale, pink ninon; Miss Errios, blue satin; Mi?s Aldridge (Tnilmpc), pink fatin with chiffon tunic; Miss Humphrey, whito hinpn with silver trimming*; Misses Henderson, cream satin with laco overdress; Mi'm Allen, white not over white ?atin; Miss Wrny, pink satin; Miss O. Bennett, white silk crystalline, trimmed trith satin; Miss Bryce, white ninon over satin; Miss De Roles, white ninon; Miss Heppel, pale pink muslin; Miss D'Atli, cream satin and silver trimmings; .Miss Dumbleton, pink satin veiled with ninon and silver; Miss Ruby Dumblcton, pink satin, heavy jewelled trimmings. A Children's Birthday Party. ' On Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Sidey, who Is staying at Gaulh'eld House, gave a children's party to celebrate the fourth birthday of her little son. Games, two bran tubs, one for tho boys and one. for the girls, ami dancing thoroughly entertained the little ones, who spent a most enjoyable afternoon. Not tho least of their pleasures was tea, which was served in the dining-room, the iable having been decorated with cherry-coloured anemones, cherry ribbons fastened to the chandelier nnd brought to each of tho four corners of the table, and cherry-coloured bon-bons. Amoug the children nrewnt were: The 'Misses Lettico Tapper, Ethel Guinness, Hetty Rankine-Brown, Eileen Myers, Hadfields (3), Mollie Logan, M. Statham, Gilmour (2), Masters K. Elliott, J, Poynton, Christie, Robert Elliott, Myers, t'lattsMills, Duncan Gray, Robert Wheeler, Guthrio, Bhmdell, and Mncassny. Some of their ciders called in .ind watched them for a little while, among them Ireing: Mrs. and Miss Buick, Mrs. Stathnm, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Poynton, nnd Mrs. Logan. Mrs. Sidey wore n gown of heliotrope charmeuse, trimmed with- jewelled embroideries.

Opening of the Wellington Tennis Club. Tho'opening of the tennis season for tho Wellington Tenuis Club took place nn Saturday afternoon, and although thn weather was nol; nil that had been hoped for, it was at least, fine. There was a good attendance ofplayers; members, and visitors, and Dr. Young conducted the formal little ceremony with which (he season is inaugurated. ~Thc, in excellent condit ion.^or,-pffr}" f 'having liiidergone .top-dressing, and players waxed enthusiastic over their merits. Tea was sorved in the pavilion, and on little tables just outside, tho. decorations being of the club colours (navy blue and gold), and of lilac. Among those present were: Mrs. de Is. Mare, Mrs. Clay, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Travers, Miss Williams, Miss Webb, Miss Travels, Miss Nunneley, Miss Atmore, Mis Van Staveren, Miss Gray, Miss IVaser, Miss Freeth, Mrs. Grady, and many others. A photograph of all present added due solemnity and importance to the occasion.

An "At Home" At Bishopscourt. Canon Garland, organiser of the E'.ble-in-schools campnign,. and Mrs. Garland were guests at an "at home" given by the Bishop of Wellington and Sirs. Coleridge at "Bishopscourt" on Saturday afternoon. Spring (lowers decorated the rooms, delicate pink blossoms. being in one, red anemones in another, and while and. yellow narcissi elsewhere. Mrs. Coleridge wore, a floral frock, and Mrs. Garland was in grey, with a black plumed hnl. Among others present were: Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Iho Mioses Harding Mr?. Gorton, Mrs. A. Atkinson, Mrs. Etherington,. Mrs. V. M. B. Fishnr, Mr. and Mrs.. ltankino-Brown, Miss Cooper, Mrs. Caehcmnille, Mrs. Pollock, and many of the clergy of Wellington. Wellington Bowling Club.

The opening of the season of the Wellington Howling Club took place on Saturday afternoon, a great many members nnd friends being present. Mr. Hamilton, in the absence of the president,' Mr. Smith, formally opeujd the seitson, after which play commenced. An enjoyable feature ot iho occasion was iin. impromptu programme of music and recitations which was given, tlioso contributing to it beiny Mrs. Kane (who ployed the accompaniments as well as contributing a song), Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Mr. G. B. Dal!, Miss Randall and Miss Lissack. Tea was screed in tho.pavilion, the tables being decorated with re-1 anemones and white cherry Wo.«eon (the club colours). Mrs. Hamilton (the acting president's wife) was assisted with the tea by Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Uron-n, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, and Mrs Lawson. Among tlnse present were Mrs. Cohen, Mrs. and Miss Sievwright, Miss Martin, fsir Joseph and Lady Ward; Mrs. John Bliuidell, Miss Moadowcroft, Jlrs. and Miss SfftlrtM. Mrs. ftemington. Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Donne, and many other?. Acknowledamont, ' The matron of the hospital acknowledges the following:—Flowers, Miss Skerrett, Messrs. Chapman, Waugb, and Hobbs; magazines, Eev. W. Shirer, Mrs. E. Baker, Mr. W. A. Kelly, Mrs. Eicholbaum, Mrs. Earnshaw, Mrs. Tolley; illustrated paper*, Miss Skerrett, Mr. R. T. Turnbull, Father Maples (Petonc); old linen, Mrs. T. C. Williams, Mrs. Luke, and Y.W.C.A.; Powers for the Children's Hospital have been received from Mrs. Bevnn, St. Matthew's Church (Brooklyn), Kent Terrace, Christian Endeavour, Girls' College, Christen (iuion, Wellington Girls' College, M: Uaidner; toys and books, Mrs. Stylo, iM.-s. E. J. Eiddiford (doll's house).

Children's "Breaking-up" Dancb. The "brsaking-up" evening in counw'.ijn with Miss Harbara Putnam's children's dancing classes was held in the (joring Street hall on Saturday night , , and was greatly enjoyed boUi by the children themselves anil by their elders, many of whom were present to watch their performances. In addition to the usual dancing, were a number of fancy (lances, chief among them being an exceedingly pretty scarf dancu performed by the .Misses Ismene Mnutell, Ethel Wyn-Williams, Thclraa Crosby, Enid Kamsey, Ucryl Karle, unci Kosalind Atkinson. Thn same'children later on in the evening danced a' fan gavotte. The Military Ballet, with the children wearing the fame dresses that they W3re for the kindergarten ball (at which they danced ihc panic dunce), was performed, Jliss liosnlind Atkinson again being the solo dancer. Miss lieryl Karle gave a saibr's hornpipe, and two won , charming performances of the evening were a Highland fling by the very little ones, and a pretty fancy dance uy' others equally tiny. The stage of the liall had been decorated with quantities of broom, and (lie supper table with narcissi. Miss Barbari Putnam wore.a frook :i blue silk, with fuellings of itself, nnd Miss Ruth Plitnam. who played for her, was in a white muslin frock. Among those present were Mrs. Putnam, in black velvet; Mi-w Putnam, in grey iiinon over satin; Mrs. Wyn-WiUianis'.'Mr. nnri Mrs. l>. Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Mantell. Mr. Plait* Milk and Dr. Plulk-Mills. Alt. and Mrs. Tudor Atlii.ison. Miss Kiehniimd, .Mm. A heme, Mrs. Scotland. .Mrs. Kiirlo, Miss Alison Burned, Mrs. Kllis and nthw.

Death of An Early French Emigrant. On Thursday, at Akaroa, the Into Mrs. Francois Lelievre, widow of the late Francois Lolievre (who landcil at Akaroa in 18.17 in one of the French whaling ships), was buried in the Uomaii Catholiccemetery. Mrs. Lelievre, who was 83 years of age, and who has lived in tin; district for seventy-!wn years, was much esteemed by all, and loaves some hundreds of descendants who reside in Akarosi and the Bays. She has, in comnian with her fellow Vrench emigrants, played a prominent part in the colonising of the district, and has watched its development from early infancy. Jt was not surpri.-ing, therefore, that a very large cortege followed the body to its laM. resting place to do honour to the memory of one of the most respected French pioneer.-. The cortege consisted of some two or thren hundred persons. Anions: the chief mourners were her four son?, E. H. Lelioviv, E. F. Leliuvre, A. Mievre, and J. G. Lelievre, and two of her daughters, Mrs. E. L. Lelicvre ami Mrs. H. Ferris, and her two brothers, Messrs. Eg. and Chns. de Mnlinnncho. There were nlso many near relatives present lxwrini; her name. Two of the original French settlers M. Libeau nnd M. Etevcneanx, were also among tho mourners. Others who followed the body were the Mayor of Akaroa (Mr. G. Armstrong), Akaroa County Chairman (Mr. J. 1). Bruce), and many other townspeople and important men' in the district. The body was first taken to (ho Catholic Church where lieriuiem Mass was celebrated by Iho Kov. Father Monet to. Father Honetto also officiated at the graveside.