SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1585, 31 October 1912, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

New Zealand-Australian Weddings. In St. Augustine's Church, Inverell, Mow South Wales, a wedding took plate on Wednesday, October 16, vn-en Dr. Ausirutlier John Corfe, of Glen lnnes, toil of Mr. and Mrs. Corfe, of Christcluirch, is'cw Zealand, was married to Miss Uertha Campbell Body, daughter of 31r. and Mrs. E. 0. Body," Strathbogie, Emmaville. Tho ceremony was performed by tho lfev. K. fail-brother; rector of St. Augustine's. The church was beautifully decorated by friends for tho occasion. The brido wore a dress of soft ivory satin, draped with Limerick lace, and an empire wreath embroidered with pearls and trails ot orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of whit'e heather, which, with a turquoise and diamond ring and earrings, 'were gilts from tho bridegroom. She was attended bj* her sister, Miss Nellie Body, and her cousin, Miss li. Campbell, who wore dresses of old gold satin souple, with overdresses of palo blue ninon, the edges scalloped and trimmed with gold and blue fringe, and fichus on the bodice trimmed to match, and finished with a bunch of pink roses at the waist. Their bouquets of pink roses, gold llexible bangles, wero tho bridegroom's gifts. . llr. Colin Sinclair was best man, s and Mr. H. E. Manning groomsman. After tho ceremony a reception was held at the Town Hall, when the brido and bridegroom received tho hearty congratulations of their numerous friends, and Mr. and. Mrs. E. C. Body entertained them at tho wedding breakfast. On Saturday, August 17, Miss Jessie [Ann Baxter, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Ronald Baxter, Erthoua, Rawson Street, Auburn, was married to Mr. William George Gilmour, eldest son of Mr. William Gilmour, of Milterton, New Zealand, at tho Presbyterian Church, Auburn, by tho Rev. Scott West, of Burwood. The church was prettily decoratcd by girl friends. The bride wore a becoming dress of white crope-de-chino, with a squaro .satin train, embroidered in seed pearls and crystals, the bodice trimmed with silk lace and tnlle, and pearls. Sho also wore aiyoilrand wreath of orango blossom, and carried a shower bouquet, which, with a beryl and pearl pendant, was a gift of tho bridegroom. Her goldmounted greenstone bangle was a gift of tho bridegroom's father. Tho bridesmaids were tho Misses V. and N. Baxters (sisters of the bridd). The best man was Mr. Wheatley (Junee), and the groomsman Mr. It. Baxter, junr. A reception was aiterwards held in the School of Art 9 Hall. Feilding Weddings, Tho marriage took placc, at the residence of the bride's parents yesterday in Feilding, of Mr. Sydney Anderson, son of. Mr. John Anderson, of Marton, and Miss Gcraldine Thompson, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. It. J. Thompson, of I'ending. The Kcv. G. Budd pcrfor.ned the ceremony. Tho bride wore her travelling costume, a brown tailored costume, and hot en suite, and was attended by her sister, Miss Eva Thompson. Mr. Richard Thompson (Wellington) was tho best man. At Wesley Church, Feilding, the marriage took place reoently of . Miss Eveline Maud Carthew, fourth daughter of Mr. William Carthew (one of the oldest and most respected business men of Feilding) and Mr. John Choyne Riddell, youngest son of Mr. Alexander Riddell, of Aberdeen, Scotland. The brido wore a gown of cream taffetas silk, with veil and orango blossom wreath, and was attended by Miss Mabel Carthew (sister) and Miss Joyce Dnrragh (niece). Mr. J. R. Lindsay, of Wellington, was the best man, and Mr. B. L. Bagnall, of Auckland, was groomsman. Alter tho ceremony a reception was held at tho residence of the bride's parents, Mrs. Carthew receiving her quests in a gown of black silk. Later in the afternoon tho bride .and bridegroom left for the so'ith. Their future home will bo at Island Bay. Tho ltcv. A. B. Chappell performed tho warriago ceremony. The engagement is announced of Miss Hilda Crawford, only daughter of Mrs. W. G. Reid, of Ingestro Street, to Mr. D. A. Hamilton, of Molbourne. Captain and Mrs. Chesney are staying at the Hutt until they leavo for England. Sister Isabel Sinclair, who wa's in charge of tho Tory Street Mission, Wellington, for some years, and who has been connected with tho Central Mothodist Mission, Brisbane, Queensland, for over two years, has decided to go to tho Chicago Training School, Indiana Avenue, for ono year for further experience. She sails by tho W.s. Zealandia on November 18 from Sydney. Among tho passengers arriving in Wellington vesterday by tho Maunganui from Sydney "wero Mrs. J. A. Pike, who has been visiting England; Mrs. R. M. Simpson, who has been staying, in Sydney while Mr. and' tho Misses Simpson wore in England, and Mrs. Harold Russell, also returning, via Sydney, from a visit to England. Mr. and Mrs. D. 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Mount Cook Girls' School. Yesterdav afternoon the. cominiMeo of tho Mount Cook Girls' School entertained a number of guests to celebrate tho openin? of n new lawn tennis court at tlio Mount' Cook Girls' School, Buckle Street. Luckily tho (lay was fine, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent by all attendins: the opening'. The court is an asphalt 0110, situated liehind tho school, and is in excellent condition. The girls wcrl! lined up to receivo tho guests, who included members of the school committee, with the chairman, Jlr. Lees, -and Mr. Allan (member of tho Education Board), and the mothers of tho girls who were already members of the nowly-formed club. Jliss Helyer, the principal of tho school, with the members of the staff, received. Mr. Lees, in an interesting little speech prior to declaring the court open, spoko of the years when there wero onlytwentylivo pupils, girls awl boys, attending the school, and recalled - the timo when ho roiio across tho ground whero the school now stands. Tea was handed round, and plav commenced upon the new court, which was pronounced to bo highly satisfactory. Miss Helyer wore a mauve coat and skirt, and black hat; Miss Holmes was in a pink cloth costume, and hat to match; Miss Halley, navy costume and hat (rimmed with 'cerise; Miss Maddelcy, frieze costume, and black plumed hat.

Passing of a Pioneer. "Old Identity," in writing of the late Mrs. Kelly, whoso death took place recently at the Upper Hutt, states that she arrived in Wellington when about sixteen years of age, with her parents and brother, by tho Oliver Lang, then making her first trip from England to New Zealand. It was oil her second vovago that this vessel came to grief oil tho lvaiwarra beach during a south-east gale. Shortly after their arrival tho family settled at Trentham, Mrs. Kelly's father opening the first blacksmith's shop in that district, near where tho Trentham Hotel now, is. For several years he carried on his business, and upon his death was buried in tho Church of England burying-ground at Trentham. His wifo and daughter Jived there for several. years, until' the former died and was buried beside her husband. The lato Mrs. Kelly married John Craig, of Wellington, and shortly after tho marriage tho latter, with his brother-in-law, left for the Otago golclfields, where thev remained for some time. Leaving for l)unedin, one night they wero caught in a fiereo snowstorm, and perished in tho snow. Mrs. Craig remained with her father and mother for somo time, and ultimately married Mr. John Kelly, who was working for tho Barton family. A dairy farm of fifty acres was bought, and they lived upon it for many years. Alittlo over thirty years ago Mr. Kelly died from tile effect of an accident in the bush at Akatarawa, whero a treo fell upon him, injuring his side. He died a few months lator. Mrs. Kelly managed tho fa'nn for somo years, lier son, Mr. John Craig, ultimately managing it for her. She is survived also by a daughter, .Mrs. William Martin, who, with her husband, lived for somo timo at tho Upper Hutt. For tho last fifteen years, however, they have been living upon a largo dairy farm at Eltham.

Mrs. F. C. Lewis (Masterton) eaine to ■Wellington to meet her ' daughter, Miss Nancy Lewis, who arrived in Wellington by tho Maunganui yesterday from Australia.

Miss M'Dougall, who has. been visiting Mrs. George Didsbury, leaves for Pirinoa to-day. At tho closo of the Girl Peace' Scouts' competitions, to take placo in November, a bazaar is to be held in aid of tho funds, upon which thcro are already quito anuniber of demands. First and foremost is the need of a room.in which tho girls, can carry on their scout work, as it is only owing to tho enthusiasm and intrcst of *a member of tho council that they have had tho uso of ono up to tho present. Another urgent l lieed is that of scout mistresses.' Tho president, -Mrs. Royd Garlick, or tho secretary, Miss Kane, will bo pleased to hear from anyone who is interested enough in tho organisation to fill such positions. Invitations havo been issued by Dr. Edith Huntley and staff for an "at home" to bo held at the Lahniann Health Home /Mirnmar) on Tuesday afternoon, November 5. A concert party was taken oiit to tho Porirua Mental Hospital by tho official visitor (Mrs. Schocli) last night. The party consisted of the following: Orpheus Quartet (Messrs. Allright, Fletcher, Hutton, and Pbipps), Misses Kinsella and Mr. Harrup (comedian), Master Muir (violinist). Miss Amy Remington acted as accompanist. ' Miss M. Monteith, who has been on an extended visit to Britain, has returned to Shannon. Mrs. T. Watterston (Shannon), Miss Watterston, and Master Earl Watterson aro at present visiting friends at Eketaliuna. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ridgway (Melbourne), Miss C. Ridgway, and Masters A. and C. W. Ridgway aro leaving for England to-day by tho Arawa, from Wellington. Mr., Mrs., and Miss Laidlow, who arrived in Wellington by tho Tainui from England, are leaving for Dunedin this evening. The Misses Sievwright, who arrived in Wellington yesterday from a visit to Sydney, leavo for Dunedin this evening. Captain and Mrs. Higginson, who havo been touring Now Zealand, leavo for England by the Arawa to-daj-, from Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. It. Waco (Melbourne), Miss Waco, and Master Waco sail from Wellington to-day by tho Arawa for England. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Koane havo let their house at Oriental Bay for some months, and Mrs. ICoano leaves for Christchurch this ovening. Miss Rachel Reynolds, who has been over on ,a visit to Australia, arrived in Wellington yesterday by the Maunganui and leaves for Dunedin this evening. Mrs. W. Dalziol (Manawa) and her children aro spendiug some weeks at Island Bay. Mrs. and Miss Dolamoro (Christchurch), who havo been visiting friends in Wellington, left yesterday for Auckland. It is every woman's duty to learn tho hygiene of tho hair and skin. These days people ago far too rapidly. Miss Milsom's exclusive and up-to-date methods and preparations will win back the worst complexion and restore the poorest hair to its proper life and energy. To those who possess both, lceop it so for all time, but obtain tho export knowledge /given by Miss Jfilsorn and the right preparations and how to uso (hem. Delightful face massago will remove wrinkles and smoothes coarse skin. "C'ultene"' Skin Food (reg.) acts like magic for wrinkles. Electrolysis (permanent and painless). Hairdressing taught. Grey hair restored to natural colour successfully. Shampooing, Manicuring, Clipping. Just received from Parisian buyer, beautiful Switches, Puffs, and Natural Hair Pads. Personal attention, strictly confidential. Miss Milsom, King's Chambers (opp, Stew art, Dawson's), Willis Street, Wellington. Telephone, 814—Advt.