SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1580, 25 October 1912, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Johnsonville Wedding—One of the First New Zealand Contingent. A pretty wedding took place at St. John's Church, Johnsonville, on Wednesday uftenioon, October.23, the bride being Miss Alma Annio Patlle, eldest daughter of Mr: and Mrs. T. Pattle, "Uralla," Johnsonville, and the bridegroom, Mr. James Walter Nairn, son of Mr. and Mr?. .1. Nairn, sen., Khandallah. 'J'ho church had been decorated with flowers and foliage by girl friends of the bride, and , the sen-ice was a fully choral one, the Rev. R. T. Potric officiating. In spile of tha inclemency of the weather, over a hundred guests were present. The bride, who was given nway by her fathc-r, wore a gown of white charmeuso ami ninon, with veil and wraith of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were the Misses Dorothy (chief) and Edna Pattle (sisters of the bride), .and the Misses Elsie Claris and Doris Taylor (nieces of the bridegroom). Mr. Cecil Nairn (brother of the bridegroom), was best man, and Mr. J. H. Chapman groomsman. After the ceremony the guests were received by the bride's parents at their residence, "Urallsi," Johnsonville, where the usual toasts were honoured. An outstanding feature of the occasion was the presence of Captain C. P. Rogers and a- number of members of the First New Zealand Contingent (South Africa, 18911-1901), iu which corps the bridegroom hnd served. Captain Roger* in proposing the health of the bridesmaids, took the opportunity of referring to the high soldierly qualities, and the esteem in which i-ho bridegroom had- always been held by his comrades of the First. La tor oil in tho afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Natfn—cheered by the strains of the famous war-cry given by the members present of tho First Contingent-left on 'their honeymoon, which is to bo spent in the north. A large number of presents were received by bride and bridegroom, for they wero both very popular, and have many friends, not only in Johnsonville lint in other parts of tho Dominion as well The -bridegroom's old comrades in tho l'irst Continent presented him with a handsome, silver teapot, suitably' inscribed, which came in for n great deal of adimrat-iaiv Mr. and Mrs. J. W hSd™' e u ffi homo is t0 * at EidKe: New Zealand Wedding at Singapore. ' VB r d 'Vi nß t. Mr - G - B - Holden Webb, of tho Eastern Extension TeleRraph Co., eldest son of Colonel G. R. Webb, Nelson, New Zealand, and Mjss' Jessie Muriel Hair, eldest daughter of Jlr. James Hair, Nelson, New Zealand, wa ? recently solemnised in St. Andrew's , cathedral, Singapore, in the presence of a large number of friends. The ceremony was distinguished by its semi-military character. Uhe bridegroom wore his miiform as a lieutenant of the S.R.E. (V.) At the porch of the church his brother officers of the S.V.C., including the Commandant, Lieutenant-Colonel Derrick, V.D.. formed an arch of si eel under which the bridal pair passed: while a strons contingent of men of- the Engineers lined the aisle. The officiating clergyman was the Key. F. G. Swindell. Acting-Colonial Chaplain. Mr. B. M. Woolcombo gave away the bride, who ware satin, charmeuse, trimmed with silver passementerie and draped with ninon, and carried a shower bouquet. She also wore .-i black pearl pendant presented by the bridesrroom. Tho little Misses Snlmond, Ehyllis, and Lilian attended in her train as flower girls. Mr. C. Ashley Leeeatt was best man. Both at the church and later at the reception held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Snlzmnnn, a large number of Mr. Webb's colleagues in the Telegraph Co. were present. Anglo-New Zealand Wedding. Tho Rev. Arthur, Solwyn Bean, son of Mr. Charles Bean, of Chr'stchurch, Now Zealand, was married to Miss Nellie Linc;ard (Dollie) Norman, daughter of Jlr. Norman Hackwood, of Fern Lodge, Handsworth, Birmingham, iu St. Mary's Church, Handsworth, on, September 10, the rite beincr performed by the Rev. Canon A. V. Baillio (rector of Rugbyl. the Rev. B. P. Robin (Ilkley), and the.Rev. J. A. Appleton (Sunderland). The bride, who was given away by her father, wore the Brussels net veil worn; by her mother at her wedding, and a charming bridal robe. Onn little- trainbearer was in an embroidered white satin frock and lace mob cap, and the three bridesmaids looked very well iu their white crepe do chine dresses, with Cluny laco hems, and carrying shower bouquets of pale pink carnations. The latter were given to them by tho bridegroom, as well as gold chain Hansles. Mr. A. D. Onslow was best man. Mrs. Norman Hackwood received her friends nt Fern Lodge before the departure of the Rev. Selwyn and Mis- Bean for their honeymoon, i' ;

Mrs, Ernest Hosben, Palmerslou North, is at present in Wellington.

Mis* P. Sellers, of Tinakori Road, left last evening by the Mararoa, nn a short holiday visit to relatives in Christchurch.

Mrs. R. Stewart, wife of Mr. "Dick" Stewart, of the J. C. Williamson advance staff, returned to .Auckland on Wednesday by the Zealandia, after a trip to America.

The Wellington Girls' College Sports will be held at a garden party given in the collects grounds by tho lady principal, staff, and girls on Friday, November 1.

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Chief Scout's Bride. liiciitonanl-CJcncrnl Sir Kulji-il Uiidou-J'oivr-11, ]v.C13., iiiitliorisos I lie nnnouiicciiicnt of Ins engagement lo Miss Olnve St. Clnir S'oanies, yoiinqor dnughler of -Air. and Airs, ifarokl Soames, ( ,f ],i]lj],ul, ]) m -. set. The wedding will tiiko pluec about C'lmslmns. Jliss Oliive Soninos has veocived numerous congratulatory messages at. her home, (iray Itigf;, in l.iilipnt, which affords a fine look uut over Poolo Harlwnr. She is a vivacious brunette, of twenty-three, (nil and.slim, and has won the admiration of a wide circle of friends by accomplishments in n variety of outdoor sporlf. The hero of Mnfekiiifr and Chief Scout is iifty-four, showing still the vitality of a much younger man. Miss Sonnies lust rear vis-itccl the. West Indies, ami General* Biidi-n-l'owell happened to l)o there at tho same time. "We were in America," lie remarked mi Thursday to tho "Poll Mall Gazette," "on Washington's birthday, .February 22, ivliicli is curiously enough the date of my fiancee's birthday and that of iny own." A Monlessori Student. Some months ago. says a writer in the "Sydney Morning Herald," a series of experiments was begun at tho Kindergarten Practice School at'the Touchers' College, Sydney, in connection with the Monlessori method of education. Mr. Cavmichael stated at tho time that if the results warranted it a teacher would bo dispatched to Italy to study the system at first hand. Evidently that experimental work has boeii satisfactory, for the Minister has decided to send Miss M. Simpson, mistress of tho Practice. Kindergarten School .at Blackfrinrs, abroad for .six month?. Among the advantages claimed for (ho Montessori method is a considerable shortening of' the period now devoted to tho teaching of reading and writing, even very young children acquiring the arts iu a remarkably short time. There, may not be a royal road to , learning, but under present conditions tho road is being mado fairly smooth. Ramblers Ladies' Hockey Club. A very enjoyable euchre party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Hunter-at their home in Nairn Street recently, in honour of the liamhlfrc ladies' hockey team which was successful in winning this year's senior championship. Prizes were won by Miss.A. Dement and Mr. Manning. During s\ipper, Miss K. Cameron, in a happy speech, thaiikcd Mr. 'Hunter for tb> kindly interest he had always taken in tho club's welfare, and for his untiririE efforts as conch of tho club (o bring tho team to the position which it now occupies. Musical items, contributed by Mrs. Hunter, Misses C. Cameron, Roadley, Harris, and Messrs. Macgregor and Hunter, brought, a very pleasant evening to a close. Tea for Mrs. Oscar Asche. The lady members of the council of the Wellington Shakespeare Club, Mr«. J. Darling, Miss Van Staveren, Miss Stovcns, and Miss Frascr, with the vice-presidents, Miss Holmes, Miss Hardingc-Maltbv, and Miss England, gave a very pleasant little tea at the Pioneer Club rooms yesterday afternoon for-Mr?. Oscar Asche.' Beautiful flowers decorated tho rooms, the rangiorn, wine-flowers, and arums, which, in addition to azaleas of delicately lovely shades, white broom, and Japanese maple, were to bo seen in artistic profusion in tho common room, having been sent in by Miss Prcmleville, a member of the cl«i> who was unable to be present. Tea was served in the strangers' room, also brilliant with flowers, the tea table having been arranged with anemones principally of different shades of purple, all the. gift of Miss Hall, a former club member. Mrs. Ascho was much interested in the club and its work and history, and, when taking her leave, wished it every success. Miss R. Van Staveren and Miss Valerie Corliss added to the pleasure of those present by their , singing and playing. Mrs. Ascho was wearing a long fur coat and fur toque, with a pale yellow plume at one side. Mrs. Darling was in a grev costume and black furs, with a black and ! white hat; Miss Holmes was also in grey, with a black tocjue/and Miss England in a black and white striped coat and skirt, and black and white hat.

Mr. and Mrs, Valpy, of Hastings, and Mrs. Gayford, Napier, have booked passages by the Zealandia, sailing for Vancouver on November 18. Mr. and Mrs. D. Wilson, of Hastings, have booked to London, via America, in tho Makura. on April U. :

Mrs. Hugh Ward, wife of the managing director of tho J. C. Williamson Company, arrived in Auckland by the Zealandia on, Wednesday from Vancouver, after a trip abroad, and continued her journey to Sydney. Mrs. AVard is also well-known as a distinguished vocalist. She sings as. Madame Grace Millar Ward. •

At St. Matthew's, Auckland, the marriage took placo on Monday, October 21, of Colonel J. 11. Purely, Director of Medical Services for the New Zealand Army, and Mrs. Arthur Tighe, of l'ymble, Sydney. The ceremony was a very quiet one, only Mr. B. Purdy and Dr. and .Mrs. I'arkes being present. The Rev. W. S. Gillain conducted tho service.

A meeting of tho council of the Girl Peace Scouts was held at the residence of Mrs. C. Izard, Golder's Hill, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Hoydi Garlick presided. Correspondence was read dealing with tho activities of the organisation, and among the letters was one from Colonel Cosgrove, in which he expressed his pleasure at the publication of the leaflet written by the president, in which was set forth the aims of tho Scout movement. He had sent extracts from it to troops and councils ousido New Zealand. H was pointed out at tho meeting that it was absolutely necessary that n room should lx> provided for the girls to meet in, and to assist in obtaining it a bazaar and entertainment are to be held after the competitions have taken place. The nonuniforms, navy bluo faced with brown, wero stated to be very satisfactory, and they may how be obtained from Messrs. George and George, Cuba Street.

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