SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1650, 17 January 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Potono Wedding. On Wednesday afternoon a popular wedding was celebrated, when Miss Mabel Garrett Dyke, "eldest daughter of Mrs. R. Hayward, Potone, was married to Mr. Arthur M'Ghie, fourth,son of Mr. and Mrs. B. M'Ghie, also of Pctone. Tho ceremony took place at the, Wesley Church (which.was beautifully decorated by the friends, of the bride), and the Eev. J. J. Lewis was the, clergyman. The bride, who,was given away by her brother, wore a dainty gown of white Duchess satin; trimmed with Oriental lace and pearls. She also, wore a .bridal wreath and veil, and carried a bouquet of white roses and maidenhair fern. There were four bridesmaids: Miss Hcdvig Marshall (nieco of the bridegroom), Miss Ethel. Alexander, and the little-: Misses Doreen- M'Ghie (nieco of tho groom) and Eileen Andrews. The: two elder bridesmaids wore pretty creuie. crystalline dresses,' trimiried with white satin and all-over lace. The two : little bridesmaids wore white silk dresses, , trimmed with valenciennea lace, and silror' tissue caps. Mr. Smith was best man, 'mid Mr. J,'Chamberlain groomsman. - As tii'j bridal purty left the' church, the "Wedding March" was played. After the ceremony a reception was held at St. Augustine's Hall, where a number of toasts were honoured. Included in the, many beautiful presents was an opossfam rug from the groom's employers (Messrs. James Smith and Son), and a wicker chair from the employees. ' Mr. and Mrs. M'Ghie left for Auckland and Eotorua on Wednesday evening.

Palmtrston Wedding. '■.':..,.-, ,'A -pretty and interesting wedding was Celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, l'almorston. North, on December 2G,i when Mr. Fred Oakley, solicitor, of Pnlmerstoh, son of one of the oldest settlors of the district, ■ was married to Miss Madeline Kilgour; eldest daughter of In- . specter Norwood, .of Invereargill. Miss, Mabel Oakley was the only bridesmaid,' the best, man being Mr. Harold Oakley, > tho bridegroom's brother. Tho ceremony was performed, by the Rev. Father Dool-' gaty, assisted by tho Eov. Father ICehoe. After the ceremony a reception was held . at the residence of Mrs! Oakley, Church Street..- ~ v Wedding at Alfredton. . ■ / The wedding of Miss Rita Kebbell, second daughter of Mr; W. Kebbell, "Nga Rata," Alfredton, to Mr; Edward Gaisford,'youngest son of Mrs. H. Gaisford, Oringi, ■ wis celebrated at St. Aidan's Church, Alfredton, on Wednesday, Canon Shute being the officiating minister. The bride, who was given awav by her father, was dressed in a handsome gown of, rich white satin. ,The bridesmaids were Miss Enid Kebbell and M.iss B. Warren. Their frocks wero of pale blue liinpu, with draped skirts and sashes, and largo black, hats trimmed with pale 1 pink .carnation's; They also wore turi'. iiuoise pendants and earrings, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. A. Rhodes (Christ-' i church) was best man, and Mr. H. Kebbell was groomsman. .■','.' 1 i After the ceremony a reception was held I by Mr. and Mrs. Kebbell at "To Hoe," the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. I. Kebbell. Amongst the many guests were! ~ Mr. and Mrs. H. Gaisford, Mr. J, Gais- '■' ford, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Sydney Joh_r . ston, .Mr.; Mrs., and Misses Bridge, Miss N. Monckfcon, Mr. and Mrs. A. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes. Warren, Misses Cameron (Moroa), Mr. and Mrs. A, Brandon (Wellington), Mr. and Mrs. Cock-burn-Hood, Miss Manifold (Sydney), Miss .'Beetham, Mr. and; Mrs.'.Kevins, Mrs. . Bethell, Mrs. Morley, Mr. H. Morley, Mr. A. Rutherford, Mrs. C. Hplmes,, Miss Morison, Mrs, and Miss Beard.

Notes from "Stratford. An , cnjoyablo musical afternoon was given by Mrs. Morant Bayly on Tuesday in honour of her sister, Mrs. Lewis Bayly (Wangamii). Miss Best (Auckland) contributed several songs during tho afternoon. Miss-Butler and Miss Dorothy Bayly also sang, and added to tho pleasure of tho afternoon. Mrs. John Mackay gave a recitation. Afternoon tea was served in the drawing-rooin. Among thoso present were: Mcsdatnes Hall, Dingle, Curtis, J..8. Hino, Charles"Bayly, T. C. Fookes, Young, Pcnn, Mackay, Hudson, Copping, Muiiro, W. T. Malone, Crawshaw, Mnnro-Wilson, Wake, 'Whitci Steven, Grant, Budge, Stubbs,. Lonorgan, W. D. Anderson and the Misses Lulu' and Dorothy Hine, Seigcl, Best, AnderDingle, Harding, Butler, Steven, Curtis. Mohaka Notes. , Viss Veda Ryder gave an "at home" on January 13, the occasion being her birthday, when a large number of guests were present. A marquee had been erected on the lawn, where the visitors were received. Mrs. Ryder wore a black silk poplin, with braidings of black silk, and a large black hat with ostrich plumes. Miss Eydor'iS frock was of pale pink foulard, largo champagne straw hat with bunches of pink and white forget-me-nots. Miss Veda Ryder, white ninon, large sash of salmon-ooloured silk, large black hat.

The engagement is announced of Mies Lena Joyfc? Cambridge, to Mr. H. Young, of Wcstport. •■■.•.■'■.

. Dr. and Miss Benham arrived from tho south yesterday.

The engagement is announced of Th, Otto Inglis, of Te Aroha, and Miss Margaret Douglas, second daughter .of Mr, Muir Douglas, St. Heller's Bay.

! Mrs. and Miss Barratt (England) aro paying a short visit to Wellington, and are at present staying at "Kenilworth."

The engagement, is : announced of Mr. John Gresson, Mataroa, North Island, to.Miss Brace, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Bruce, Lyndthorpe, Fendalton, 'Christ•church..'

Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Jackson are staying at Island Bay House.

. Miss Tucker (Christchuroli) is in .Wellington for a holiday, and is staying at "Kenilworth." ,-•"■'

• Mrs. Ekermnn Swisted and Miss Florrie Suisted (WestportVare at present in Wellington. Miss Suisted leaves to-day for rt year's holiday in England and tho Continent. ■'■''. •,,•■■ ,: ■

Dr. Platts-Mills.lias signified her willingness to lecture on children's diseascs : at the General Hospital during the absence of Dr. Hardwick Smith. ...-...'

Nurses E. M. Donald, W. Brooke, and Jl.-Q. Gray havo passed tho final hospital examination, and Nurses Donald, Martin, Brooke, Gray, and Boyd havo passed the State examination. '. ..

' An-enjoyable evening was held at tho Kiosk, Woreer Bay, on Wednesday, ihg bcinp enjoyed till, an early hour. Among those present were tho Misses Dull (2) '• Ready, Scott, Johnston, Roscngravej. Ki'rcher, Joplin, Mason, M'KajvMesdames Bradlev, M'Quarrie, Scott, Wyatt, and Johnston.'The comraitteo responsible for the. success"of the, 'evening was as fol-, 16ws:-MiSse& BaTry, Wyatt (2), Messrs. Forsythe, 51'Quarric; Sherwood,- nhd Wiion? Mr. Clifford ■ Baker fulfilled the duty of pianist. ~__.

''Mr.'"-S. Uaweon (Stipendiary Magistrate '_t Wcstport) and Mrs. Eawson are leayirig' this'week for their new. home in Hamilton. ', ' ■ ;■- -- - , '.■■■.., '-~' '■ ■'•.■■•

-The engagement is announced of Miss Gladys Macandrow, daughter.of -Dr,-Mac-andrew, to Mr. Stanley White, of Westport.- ..•■, '• ■