SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1605, 23 November 1912, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at the Basilica. Yesterday afternoon, at the Basilica, tho marriage took place of Miss Christine Dudu Henrys, eldest daughter of llr. and Mrs, J. 13. Henrys, and Mr. Eeginald Healy, fifth son of the late Judge Healy, of Sydney. The bride wore a gown o£ ivory duchess satin trimmed with Brussels lace, and veil and wreath of orange blossoms. Her bouquet was an American one of roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Josephine and Miss Clara Henrys, sisters of the bride, attended her as bridesmaids, and wore frocks of white crepel de chine, trimmed with heavy guipure lace, crimson roses on the corsage, to match the crimson sunshades they carried, and the tiny crimson roses bordering the underneath brim of their white lagel hats, which were trimmed with ruchings of white tulle. Mr. H. W. Harris was the best man, and Mr. Eoy Nelson the groomsman. Mrs. Henrys, mother of the bride, wore apricot crepe ninori over charmeuse, with overdress of Brussels applique lace, arid black hat trimmed with a black lancer plume and cluster of apricot flowers. Her bouquet was of red roses and maidenhair fern. Mrs. M'Cleneghan (grandmother of the bride) was in black silk, and bonnet of prune velvet with white plume. She carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold wristlet watch and a gold bracelet made of championship medalfe won by him. (Mr. Healy is a noted swimmer.) . His present from the bride .was a gold lever watch. To the bridesmaids were given gold bangles, and the bride also presented them with neckslides. The travelling costume was of navy blue crepe de chine with Honiton lace revers and Honiton lace blouse. The hat was of white Tagel straw of ospreys at the side. Petone Wedding. A pretty wedding took place at !3t. Augustine's Church, Petone, on Wednesday last, )vhen Miss Linda Maud Burton, eldest daughter of Mr. Francis Burton,,of. Petone (late of; Sydney), was married to Mr. Norman Victor Judd, seventh son. of Mr. J. J udd, of Lower Hutt. The church was prettily decorated by the bride's friends, and the Eev. B. Stephenson officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. E. Burton, wore a gown of white satin trimmed with old point lace. She also wore a pearl necklace (a gift from her mother), and a veil and orango blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of cream roses. The Misses Joyce, Gladys, and Myra Burton, and her niece, Miss Grace Applet, were the bridesmaids. The two elder maids wore white embroidered muslin dresses, and whito hats trimmed with scarlet roses, and the little girls were in embroidered dresses, and blue satin Dutch bonnets. They carried baskets of pink roses. Mr. J. Burton attended as best man, and Mr. R. Hall as groomsman. Later in tho afternoon Mr. and Mrs, Judd left by motor for the north, tho bride travelling in a navy blue costume, and a . black hat trimmed with blue cornflowers. Wedding at'the Hutt. On Wednesday a very quiet wedding took plaoo at St. James's Church, Lower Ilutt, when Miss Gladys Myrtle Flux, fourth daughter of Mr. Henry Flux, of Petone, was married to Mr. Bay Armitage Fahy, only son of Mr. John T. Fahy, of Wellington. The Rev. Joshua Jones officiated. The bride was given away by her father, and Mr. Arthur Bailey was best man. Among ,the presents received was a dinner service from the bridegroom's fellow workers in the Railway Office. Protection of Women. . A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children was held on Friday afternoon, Mrs. W. A. Evans (president) presiding. There were present: Mesdames A. E. Atkinson, G. Ponsonby, D. M'Laren, F. Ward, and G. Winder, and-Miss Stewart. The report 6tated that a number of cases had been investigated and attended to. The following subscriptions were. acknowledged with thanks:—Mrs. S. .Wall,:10s.; J. V. F. Fanning, 10s.; Mrs. W/Ferguson, 55.;Mr. W. Ferguson, 55.; Mrs. W. F. Marvell, ss, ' Young Women's Christian Association Notes, Members of the Young Women's Christian Association have been frequent ing. the attractive lunch rooms of the association's .building in Manners Street in unusually large numbers during the past week, upwards of sixty girls taking advantage of the opportunity it affords for relaxation and pleasant chat with one another. Tho Lyrio Club Tesumes its gatherings next Monday under the leadership of Mr. F. Billman. Special attention will be given during the next few weeks to the practice of carols for the Christinas, festivities. Mrs. J. A. Pike arrived in Wellington yesterday from the south. Mrs. L. Patterson, who has been staying with Mrs. A. Warburton, on The Terrace, loft for Feilding on Thursday, where she will spend a few days witli her sister, Mrs. Gordon Elliott, before returning to her home in Wanganui. Miss Queenie Foster, of Dunedin, arrived from the south yesterday morning, and is tho guost of Mrs. Charlton, Ellico Street. She has como up to take part in the competition for the Chappell grand piano. The engagement is announced of Miss Mabel Alorrison, of Hawera, to Mr. H. Mitchell. The variableness of Wellington weather is a prime factor in causing roughness of the skin. Wind and rain join, forces in this fell work by making tho complexion coarse and chapping the hands. The ravages of unseasonable weather may be combated by tho use of Mrs. Eolleston's Complexion Creams, which are imported from leading houses in France, England, and America, and sold at Bs. 6d. per jar. "La Cigalo" is a leading French uongreasy Face Cream. An English preparation, "Massiene" is a successful complexion beautifier; while for removing blackhead® and skin blemishes, tho Virginian Massage Cream is also a great favourite, Free advice is given purchasers retarding their complexions. . Mrs. Eolloston, 256 Lambton Quay (opp. Economic).—Advt. Spring Weddings—Brides' and Bridesmaids' Bouquets of Fashion. Favourito flowers—rose, carnation, lily of valley, exquisitely designed and forwarded to any part, of Dominion. Miss Murray, ViceEcgttl 3fi Willia Street,—Advt,'

A Napier Wedding. On Thursday afternoon tho marriage took placoin bt. John's Cathedral, Napier, of Miss Phyllis Butler Lusk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. 13. Lusk, oi Milton Orange, Napier, and Arthur Leonard Singer, M.D., lormerly of Kngland, but now of Gisborne, ton or Mrs. G. Singer, Coundon Court, Coventry, England. Tho church had been beautifully decorated with whito roses, lilies ana palms, and the ceremony was performed by the Eev; Canon Mayne. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, ivoro a gown of ivory ductless satin, veiled with ninon and draped with Brussels lace. The court tram was of satin, lined with palest pink ninon; and finished with a border ot lace. Tho long tulle veil was arranged over a coronet ot orango blossoms, and sho wore a pearl anil diamond pendaiat, with earrings to match, and carried a shower bouquet of white azaleas and roses, the gift of the bridegroom. Tho threo bridesmaids—the lr'rf* (sister of tho bride),-Miss il.? 3 (Gisborne), cousin of the bride, and ili» J. Cross© (Hastings), wore frocks pale blue charmeuse, with overdresses ?; ." ar .' s ict, edged with tiny frills of Valenciennes ] at . e| an{ j with pale ™ sashes. Their black hats were lined with pale blue, with a email posy, of pink' rows on the brim, and with long black velvet ends, They wore tourmaline and pc-arl earrings, and carried bouquets of ?}■ K'fts of the bridegroom. jliss jfolly Lusk and Master J. Lusk wera train bearers, the former wearing a whito. cnarmease and gauze Kate Greenaway frock, pink sash, and little mob cap, edged with Valenciennes lace, tied with a pink bow, and the latter a white silk suit, with ruffles and pink sash. Mr. W. Wood, J; r - ' - Kettle, and Dr. Harvey attended the bridegroom.' After tho ceremony a reception was held at ililton Grange, a large number of guests attending., Mrs. Lusk, the mother Si wore a shot cinnamon and blue charmeuse gown, embroidered with steel and bine beads, black lace coatee, and cinnamon Tagel hat, veiled with chiffon and massed with pale blue plumes; Mrs. y • Singer, mother of the bridegroom, waa , a whito satin and white lace gown, \ with black Chantiliy, an. ermine stole, and a black and white toque,, with white plumes; Mrs. Gray Hill (sister of tte bridegroom) wore white liberty satin, with tunic of Alencon lace, ornamented with tiny pink chifion roses, shaded pink waist belt, and whit© Tagel hat, with white ospreys; Miss Singer, champagne coloured charmeuse, with c-cra lace, whits tulle ruffle, and black picture hat, with shaded roses. Later in the afternoon, Dr. and Mrs. Singer left by motor-car for the south, the latter wearing an English coat of mole cloth, striped. with shot mole and blue silk, blouse of mole chifion and lace, and hat of pale grey, lined with black, and ■ trimmed, rrith blue lancer plume?. Among the guests were Mis. P S. M Lean, wearing royal blue silk and black hat; Mrs. Averill, tussore costume and hat to match; Mrs. Mayne, gown of violet shot tafietas, veiled with ninon, and violet . and black hat; Mrs. Eussell Duncan, green frock, and hat with roses; Mrs. T. H. Lowry, royal blue, with white hat massed w i'h roses; Mrs. W. G. Stead, whita charmeuse, with tunic of chiffon and Irish lace, and black and white hat; Mrs. Lindo Levien, cream satin, with' tunic oi shot pink and green ninon, and black hat; Mrs. F. Logan, violet coat and skirt, and toque to match; Mrs. Ivan Logan, electric blue silk, and hat with plumes; Mrs.' Troutbeck, grey charmeuse coat and skirt, and grey toque,'with pink roses; Mrs. Hoadiey, black and white costume and black toque; Mrs. Hursthouse, whita charmeuse, veiled with ninon, and whita lace hat; Mrs. Russell, white charmeuse, veiled with net and floral hat; Mrs. Bernau vieux rose/costume,'. and hat with flowers. ' The G.F.S. in Auckland. It is the intention of the council of the Girls' Friendly Society in Auckland to take immediate steps towards securing funds for the of acquiring a building and site more in keening with its requirements than the present lodge. The work of the society has been much hampered by the cramped nature of the accommodation supplied by the present building, and it is confidently anticipated by the council that an appeal for funds to enable them to extend the good work, \ which is at present carried out under such disadvantageous circumstances, will not be made in vain. Passing of a Pioneer. Tho late Mrs. Wilton, whose; death occurred on November 15,. came from Yorkshire with Mr. Wiltori and family in 1880, coming direct to Marton, and residing there over since. Her home was tho centre of hospitality and kindness, as all old residents'of the district have experienced. Of recent years, owing .to failing health, she lived veiy quietly, although still taking a keen interest in all local matters.and a large circle of friends. Her husband predeceased her by nine years, and she leaves the following • family:—Mr. H. M. Wilton, Te Kuitij Mr. G. W. Wilton, Auckland; Miss Wilton, Marton, and Mrs. T. Thomas, Eltham. She passed away very peacefully at the great age of 88. The Girls' Eealm Guild fete, postponed, from last Saturday, is to take place to-day at the residence of Miss Carroll, Oi Brougham Street. In addition to the attractions offered by the various stalls and side shows, a musical programme has heen arranged, and will be contributed to by Miss Mueller, Miss Kirk, and Miss Hoby. . Mr. and Mrs. "Reg." Healy left Wellington for Sydney by tho Maunganui yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Fordham, of . Oriental Bay, were passengers to Sydney by the Maunganui, which left Wellington yester- ; day. Mrs. J. E. Macdonald, wife of Captain Macdonald, of tho Union. Company's training-snip Dartford, now in port, accompanies her husband on his journeyings. Miss MacGlaslian (Dunedin) was a pas- 1 songer by tho Maunganui for Wellington, yesterday, on her way through by train for Auckland. It is every woman's duty to learn the hygiene of the hair and skin. These days people' age far too rapidly. Miss Milsom's exclusive and up-to-date,methods, and preparations will win back the worst complexion and restoro tho poorest hair to its proper life and energy. To those, who possess both, keep it so for all time, but obtain the expert knowledge given by Miss Milsom and the right preparations and how to use thent. Delightful- 1 face lnassago will remove wrinkles and. smoothes coarso skin. "Cultene" Skin Food (reg.) acts like magic for wrinkles, - Electrolysis (permanent and painless), Hairdressing taught. Grey haire restored to natural colour successfully. Sham-; pooing, Manicuring, Clipping, Just re-. aeiveit iroan Parisian buyer, beautiful ■ Switches, Puffs, and Natural Hair Pads. Personal attention, strictly confidential, Miss Milsom, King's Chambers (opp. Stewart Dawson's), Willis Street, Wellington.' Telephone 841.—Advt. Among tho Museum tribe of tho Kanio-. run, near Lake Chad, a German explorer reports that lie has discovered an unexpected 111x1117. As tho nights are very cold in that part, tho beds are built liko stone eoliins, and wnderncath a fire burns, all night, keeping the sleeper warm. tuition in massage. MRS. CREIGHTON HALE. EVENING CLASSES AT THORNDON. THERE ,have been numerous applications from Ladies who wish to take a Course in : the evenings. To .meet tho needs of such, Mrs. Croighton Hale, tho' • well-known Massago Specialist, and longest-established Teacher o£ Massage in london, has commenced an Evening Class at her Branch in Wellington. Slio instructs Ladies in Scientific Mas sa?o of every kind, including .General/' Swedish Weir-Mitchell, Electricity,, anc ■ Swedish Drill. Pupils can join at any time. ~ . ' Everv Lesson on living subject. Certifi-, , oato when proficiont. Author of tho "Art • of Massage." Address, 27 May Street, Wellington* Telephone 3225,