SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1574, 18 October 1912, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Island Bay. The marriage of Miss Violet Hallev, eldest daughter of the laio Air. Russell Ilaliey, of island Bay, Wellington, and of Mrs. Malley, Island Bay, to Mr, Wenzel Collie, second son of 3tr. Edward Collie, Wellington, took place on Wednesday afternoon last (October 10) at St. Hilda's Church, Island Bay. The . ceremony, which was choral, was performed by the Rev. C. W. T. M'Claverty, assisted by the Rev. E. T. Wynne-Bond. The bride, who was given away by ner Uncle, Mr. 11. Hallev, wore a dainty frock of ivory Sau Toy, finished with fisher net and liberty satin. She carried , a shower bouquet. Tho attendant bridesmaids, tho Misses Bessio and Doris Halley (sisters of tho bride) wore pretty frocks of hailstono uiuslin. The elder carried a bourjuet of pink roses, and the younger a floral wand. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. I'aut Easthain as best man, and Mr. Vivian HaJley as groomsman.

A reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, many relatives and . friends from all parts of New Zealand being'present. Mrs. Russell Halley wore a becoming dress of black charmeuse, and Mrs. Edward Collie was in saxe blue charjneuse with grey eolliene overdress. The toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by tho I!ev. E. T. WynneBond, a very old friend of the bridegroom's family, and was responded to hy the bridegroom. That of tho bridesmaids was proposed by Mr. Edward Collie, Mr. Paul Eastliam responding 011 their behalf. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. Collie left by motor for the north, the bride travelling in a saxe, blue costume ornamented with Oriental embroidery. Fellding Notes. Tlio Feeding Golf Club closed its season last Saturday with mixed foursomes, Miss Daniels and Mr. G. Goodbehero were the winners, being 7 lip on bogey, and Miss AVvatt and Mr. Trevona second. Mr?. Filzherbert kindly provided most delightful afternoon tea. • Among tho plaj'ers were: Misses Bruce, Moore, Wyatt, O'Halloran, Keiton, Haybittle, Daniels, Messrs. Tower, Trevena, Goodbehore, Maclean, Hood, Logic, and othprs. . . Small bridge afternoons have been given recently by Mesdames Gillespie, Miles, Halli Clayton, and Halliday, Tho Bridge Club met this week at .Mrs. Roberts's. Among the players were: Mesdames Gillespie, Hall, Halliday, Gorton, Glasgow, Horrocks, Clayton, "Atkinson, and Misses Spain. Mrs. Clayton has returned from Wellington.

Mrs. Horrocks and Mrs. Quilliam (New Plymouth) have also returned from tlio south.

Mr. and Mrs.. Halls (Akaroa) are staying with Dr. and Mrs. Guthrie at the Denbigh.

The annual sale of work of St. Paul's parish was continued yesterday, and excellent business was transacted. Miss C'oates performed the opening ceremony. In tho bridgo tournament, which- was hold in the gymnasium, Mrs. Webster proved to be the winner in auction bridge, and Mrs. Fussell of ordinary bridge. An entertainment wns given in'the evening.

A Tery large gathering of people responded to the invitations sent out by the J. D. Williams New Zealand Amusement Company for the unofficial opening of the Empress Picture Theatre last, evening. It has been handsomely fitted up, and its white walls aro exceedingly white, not a spot or smudge marring it's freshness and spick and span aspect. There is a great deal in appearances, and tho managing director will undoubtedly be, as he expressed the hope of being last ovening, in his'speech, a "benefit to humanity," by throwing open to tho picture-lov-ing public such an attractive theatre. The programme comprised many dramatic and otherwise interesting events—even beneficial ones.

Two prizes were offered by Mrs. T. G, Macarthy for the most money collected in boxes from tlio different Wellington hotels at., the time that the entertainment for the Rev. Mother Mary Joseph Aubert's Homos of Compassion was being organised, and it is now announced that Miss Lorraine, of tho Club Hotel, wins the first prize, and M r > Kelly, of the Cambridge Hotel, the *. second. Tho total amount received in boxes amounted to ■>£K! 7s. 10d., a sum that will add considerably to tho amount received from tho entertainment itself.

An "At Home" in the Masonic Hall. Mr. John Daillie, who bas left lasting remembrances of bis visit to New Zealand in the pictures which havo been added to tbe iiucleu's for the National Art Gallery, leaves for .England to-day, after having made his farewells to many people by giving an "at home" in the Alasnuic Hall,.in JBoulcott Street, yesterday afternoon. Very beautiful were the flowers with which the largo inner room of the ball had been decorated, and particularly beautiful were those upon tbe stage, which had been carpeted and furnished with small tables for tea. Here were very tall green vases iillcd with white broom and double crimson may, others had Japanese maple and pear blossom, and some were delicately lovely, with great clusters of pale pink azaleas, In the room itself, beside* tbe small tea tables, were others massed with flowers. Mr. Daillie was-assisted in receiving the guests by Mrs. Herbert Baillie. She wore a gown of black ninon and lace, over white silk, a large black hat with wings, and a white feather boa. Mr. Herbert Daillie was al<o present. Among the guests wero; The Mayor (Mr. M'Laren), and Mrs. M'Laren, the latter wearing d\ill green and a putty-coloured hat trimmed with ribbon; Mrs. 11. Gore, in a crushed strawberry frock, over which was worn a long black satin * coat, with a large black-plumed hat; Mrs. Hannah, in ,a grey coat and skirt and small white flore hat; Miss D. K. Richmond, in a grey striped costume and large black and white hat; Mrs. Field, in grey and a grey hat; Mrs. A. R. Atkinson, Mrs. Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. x Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Bock, Mr. and Mrs. Remington, Mrs. Grey, Mrs. Cohen, Mrs. and Miss Montgomery, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Leightoh; and many others. After six o'clock Mr. Baillie entertained a number of children at a parly, and a very merry time was spent, tho giiests ranging in age from very tender years to the later teens. Dancing and games gave much entertainment to those taking part in them. Refreshments were served in tin adjoining room, the long tables having been dceoriited with flowers and with crimson bon-bons. Although Mr. Baillie's visit has been a brief and a busy .one, he has left behind much for which discerning people can be grateful—for one thing, a better realisation of art and the aims of artists.

A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. A. Gow, Feathe.rston, on Wednesday morning, when Mr. Henry Watson, of Oamaru, was married to Mrs. .M. W. Mitchell, of Oamaru. Miss Jean T. Bnist, sister of tbe bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. G. A. Campbell was best man. . The Rev. G, K. Stowell was the officiating minister. The bride and bridegroom left afterwards for Hastings, whore their future home isHo bo.

The marriage of Miss Irene Jameson to Mr. John C. Burns takes place on Wednesday next in St. Paul's l'ro-Cathodral.

The marriage took place quietly in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral on Wednesday of Miss Alice Capstick, who recently arrived in the Dominion from Windemerc, England, and Mr. Harold Studholm, the Rev. Neville S. Bamett performing the ceremony. Tlio bride wore a gown of cream voile, trimmed with silk luce, and veil and orange blossoms. Miss E. Gill attended her as bridesmaid, and wore pale blue Shantung silk with lint to match. Both bride and bridesmaid carried bouquets of roses and maiden-hair fern. Mr. Rodger Wilson was the best man. Tho bride received from the bridegroom a gold bangle, and to tho bridesmaid was given a coral dagger brooch. Tlio wedding breakfast was held at the Burlington Cafe.

Mr. and Mrs. George Elliott, who havo recently returned to New Zealand from a visit to England, aro staying at tho Hutt.

Mrs. Denniston is'expected to arrive in Wellington, from Christchurch to-day.

Mr. .and. Mrs...A, W.- Curtis, iwho have been away on a short,holidayreturned to Wellington yesterday afternoon.

Mrs. J. A. Pike is expected to return to Wellington from her visit to England' by the Maunganlii, Which leaves Sydney on Saturday week.

Mr. Walter Nathan and members of his family are returning to Wellington by the Rotorua from their visit to England. Tho Rotorua is due about the 11th of next month.

Miss Blanche Shepherd is leaving Wet lington for Auckland this week.

Lady Gibbes has returned to Wellington from a visit to Pahiatua.

'Die following guests arc ainoni thoso staying at the Occidental Hotel:—Mr. and Mrs. Monson (Quccnstown), Mr. ;and Mrs. Wagg, Mr. and Mrs. Frafer,' and Miss Gregory (Mnsterlon), Mrs. Ling (Otaki), Miss Wellwood (Otaki), Mrs. and Miss'Klwood (Napier), Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Wall (PlinimeHon), Mrs. and the Misses French (Fcilding), Mrs. Greson (l'eilding), Mrs. 'and Miss Russell (Wanganui), Mrs. Gillies (Hamilton), Mrs. Furness (Blenheim).

Mrs. W. Fuller arrived in Wollington from the south yesterday, to join Mr. Walter Fuller, who is now permanently stationed in Wellington n.s general manager, for the Brennan-Fuller Proprietary. Mr. mid Mrs. Fuller are at present staying at the Club Hotel.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarke (Blenheim) leavo Wellington to-day by the. Maunganui for Sydney. ■

Mrs. W, E. Collins and Miss Pearce are leaving Wellington to-day by tlio Maunganui for Sydney, en route for Colombo.

Miss Mac George, secretary of the Dunedin branch of the N.Z. Eugenics Education Society, is giving*an address upon eugenics in the Pioneer Club this evening.

Captain Barron, late of the Waipori, was married in Christehurch yesterday, and is expected to arrive in Wellington with Mrs. Barron by the Maori to-day.