SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1588, 4 November 1912, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at, Havelock North, Tho marriage of Mrs. Wyvcrn Williams, eldest daughter of Mr, Maurice Mason, of "ToKohu," Hastings, to Mr. P. C..Fryer, of Christchurch, was celebrated at St. Luke's Anglican Church, Havelock North, on Tuesday. The ceremony was a very quiet one, and Mr. itnd Mrs, Fryer left by mail train, tor Christchurch. Entertainment and Presentation, Mrs. A. E. Tomlinsoii gave a very pleasant ovening on Friday last at her residence, Karori Road, in honpiir of tho approaching marriage of her sister, Miss Pearl Spyer, to Mr, W. J. Goddfird. There were a largo number of guests present, the majority of whom were members of the Herowhini Hockey .Club, 6f which. Miss Spyer was a member. The evening's amusements consisted of music, singing, and games. At. supper Miss Harnett, secretary, presented Miss Spyer, . ou : behalf of the club, with a biscuit barrel,, suitably inscribed. In making tho presentation; Miss Bennett wisfhod tho prospective bride and bridegroom every happiness. The wedding has been fixed to take place in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral on Tuesday,. November 12. Death of Mrs. A. K. Newman. Profound regret is experienced at the death of Mrs, Newman, wife..of 'Dr. A. K. Newman, member for Wellington East, which occurred in Wellington on Saturday morning. By very many.besides her relations and intimates, friends she Will be greatly missed. " Her benevolence was widespread and unfailing to those in need. Many charities owed much "to her sympathy and assistance, notably the Convalescent Home, of which institution she was the founder, and also the leading spirit of its control. Like her notable father, the late Dr. Featlicrston, the late Mrs.' Newman, gave a -great deal of her time, to political matters, and in this direction her influence' was considerable. Tho Women's Braiiph of the Reform League in Wellington, cfyvhich she Was the president ever sinoo its inception, is a living proof of, her power of inspiring others with her public spiritedness anil zeal for the welfare of .the- country. She was most esteemed by all wh<J knew her. . Fancy Dress Dance. , A most enjoyable fancy dress ball was given to conclude a Series of danoes which have been held during the -winter months by the committee of the Miicheltown School." About 100 people were present, and the fancy costumes were bright and distinctive. The following are a few of the more prominent;— Mrs. T. Smith, Night; Mrs. Dixon, a Swiss peasant; Miss E. Warner, Indian, ayah; Miss M. Darvel, Portuguese; Mis 3 Dodds, Bchoolgirlj Miea M. Culverwell, roses;. Miss "E. BansfenM, nurse; Miss P. Ferris, cowgirl; Sliss E. Smith, fishwife; Miss Oliver,.Spanish dancer; Miss M'lndoo Highland lassie. ■ The Mayor (Mr. M'Laren) was present, Mr. H. D. M'C'arthy fulfilled the combined offices of secretary and M.C., and the su<> ccss of the function was greatly added to by his efforts. . Miss E. Dodds was : the pianist. The Partial Eye, The physique of the Canadian Cadets was tho subject of touch admiring com-, merit as they marched through the streets on Friday evening, says, a. Christchurch exchange. But though they'looked moro "set" than our boys, it must be remembered that more than half of them ; are over seventeen years of age, and consequently' older than the average New Zealand Cadet. Although the Canadians naturally attracted the most attention— the admirable and extraordinarily vigorous drumming of their drummers would alono havo accounted for this—there were many spectators whot looked with' pride on the long line of our own cadets. 'So large a, parade has not been seeft for many a day, and in their, workmanlike uniform, our boys did not compare at all badly with the visitors, while, boy for boy, the elder Christchurch lads could stand beside tho Canadians. They were specimens of young manhood that any .Now blander could take pride in. .