SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1686, 28 February 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Marriage In tho Terrace Congregational Church. i Yesterday afternoon the marriage took place in the Terrate Congregational Church .of Miss Gwladys Ellis Meadowcrol't, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moadowcrolt, of Mount Street, Welling-, ton, and Dr. A. Cameron Owen, of Auckland. The church had been beautifully decorated .for tho occasion with marguer r ites, white and purple asters, and foliage, tho aisle 9 being converted into trellised archways covered with flowers and foliage, through which the bridal procession had to pass upon entering and leaving the church. Tho Rev. Reid Glasson, assisted by tho Rev. D. Meadowcroft (grandfather; of the brido) and the Rev. W. Thomas, of Mastcrton, conducted tho service, and/as the bride entered the church tho choir sang "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden." Mr. Horace Hunt played tho "Wedding March" at tho conclusion of the servico. Tho bride, who was' given away by her father, wore a graoeful gown of .white ninon, tho tucked bodice being draped at one side with Brussels lace and finished with pearl beading. A panel of tho sain© laco draped one side of tne skirt, and was so arranged as to form tho train, whilo on tho other sido and back was another panel of flesh-tinted charmeuse, tapering into a. fish-tail train, and, showing glimpses of : the < ; lace beneath,- A pearl Juliet cap, surmounted'by a long veil of Brussels lace and diamond ornaments, the gift of the bridegroom, wero also worn, and she carried a bouquet of very lovely white flowers. The bridesmaids were the Misses -F. Meadowcroft (chief), Mattie .'M'Lollan, Tudor Jones, Iris Baker (tho last-named two of Auckland), Grace Wilson, and Mavis Meadowcroft, with two little flower girls, Emma Roid and Elsie Booth (Sydney). The first four bridesmaids were in frocks of apricot, charmeuse, with panniers of laco, veiled with marquisatte, finished with violet Velvet bands, and with iridescent beading on tho bodices, and while they all wore violet velour hats, two had apricot plume's and two . violet plumes uiKinrthom. They carried sheaves of Michaelmas daisies and purplo and mauvo asters. The two younger bridesmaids also wore apricot charmeuso frocks, with panniers, of ..moi-quisette and violet girdles,' their quaintly-designed gold mob caps being bordered all. round with little gold balls. They carried posies of violets: The littlo flower girls woro in cream . laco frocks, with black velvet bands imtheir hair.! Tho best man was Mr. A. Bennett, of Auckland, and the groomsmen the Messrs. W. Wiggins, E. Toms, and A.' Duncan. - Tho four cider bridesmaids received amethyst earrings: to the younger .two wero given gold Nellie' Stewart ban'gles, and to the little girls silver bangles. At tho conclusion of, tho esrvico & reception was held at the residence of Mr. and-Mrs. Meadowcroft, in Mount Street, the brido and bridegroom receiving the congratulations of their friends at the foot of the staircase, underneath a whito floral bell. The various rooms i wero all decorated.with flowers, and in the billiardroom, where the breakfast was served, the decorations were, all of purple and white, purple. shades covering the lights and whito flowers under purplo and • apricot tullo having been arranged upon tho table. Mrs. Meadowcroft, tho bride's mother, wore a parjiier gown of white Spanish lace, veiled with fine black lace, with , a long train of black ninon, bordered with black velvet, and black panne hat, with one long peacock-coloured feather.: Mrs. David Meadowcroft, tho bride's grandmother, was in black satin, with ninon coat and fuschia-toned ' bonnet; Miss Meadowcroft (aunt), gown of agate green silk, and black panno hat, with white ostrich plume; Mrs,. Jones (Auckland), dull blue charmeuse 'gown, veiled - with ninon, and large black plumed hat; Mrs. Baker, pale amethyst shot' coat and skirt, with cuffs and revers of point lace, and largo black plumed hat;-Mrs. M. A. Williams, black. charmeuse gown, with Jong ; black coat of silk applique, and black bonnet; Mrs. J. Willinm9, gown of seagull grey ,charmeuse, veiled with "ninon, and largo black velvet hat; Mrs. Crichton (Dunedin), in black, and a black hat with purplo plumes. Others present wero Mr. and Mre. E. Donno, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Sievwright, Mr. and Mrs. Corrigan, Mr. and Mrs. M. Anderson, Mrs. West and tho Misses West, Mrs. Evans and the Misses Evans, Miss Hard-mge-Maltby. Mrs. and Miss Devino, Mr, and Mrs. Troupe, Miss Glasson, Miw Itothenberg, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. and Miss Batten, Mr. Batten, Miss Cameron, Mrs. and Miss Barron, Miss M'Lellan, Mrs. Macarthur,-Mrs. Lachmann, Mrs. Reid, Miss .Richardson, Mr. Lyon, and verv many others. Tho bride travelled in an old gold coat and skirt of French satin cloth, striped with black,' with golden brown revers, bordered with black satin, and-a brown velour hat, with black under-brim, and sweeping golden brown ostrich' feather at the side. Pongaroa Wodding. A pretty wedding, in which much interest was displayed, took place at Pongaroa on Wednesday, February 20, when Mr. 1. A. Mecch, third son of Mr. A. Moech, of Pongaroa, was married to Miss h. G. Rattray, eldest daughter of Mr'. J. Rattray, who has occupied the pulpit of the local Presbyterian Church for the past four years and threo months. The chinch was packed to tho doors, and tho fathor of the brido conducted the ceremony. Tho wedding breakfast was hold : ,{n tho Town Hall, over one hundred guests being present. Tho Pongaroa Brass Band was in attendance, enlivening the proceedings with suitablo music, besides- paying a nice compliment to the father of the bride, who, as late bandmaster, kept the band togother at a critical time in its existence. Tho presents were many and handsome, and, together with telegrams, and messages of good wishes, had como from all parts of the- district, and from tho North and' South Islands, and from Australia. Tho brido and bridegroom left in the afternoon for Rotorua, amid the cheers and good wishes of a host of friends. Glorious summer weather added greatly to the success of tho occasion. •

Palmerston Weddings, On Thursday afternoon tit Enimanuol Congregational' Church, Mr, Jolm "Unvin Whitehead, ouly sou of Mr. and Mrs, J. J. Whitehead, of Church Street West, was married to Miss Justino. Matildo Dalil, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dalil; of "Daniu," Princess Street. Tho church was beautifully decorated by girl friends, and tho llev. D. Hird, M.A,, wns the officiating minister. Tho singing Was led ly, tho choir, of which tho bridegroom was conductor and organist. Miss 12. itawlins. L.1.C.E., L.A.U., was at tho organ. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. V. Turner, of Cliristchurch, as best man, and Mr. G. Taylor as groomsman. Tho bridesmaids wero Miss Pearl Dalil an<l Miss Burgess. A somewhat uncommon fashion of celebrating a wedding was that carried out by Mr. N. Hooker, of Palmerston North, and Miss Myrtle Collinson, third daughter of Mr, ,H. C. Collinson, of Boundary Jtoad, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, the principals riding to the church, thereby doing away with tho customary white, satin gown of tho bride, cind tho moro or less harmonising frocks worn by the bridesmaids. Instead, tlio description is given to the colour of tho horses. The mounted party consisted of: Miss Myrtle Collinson, bride; Miss Doris Collinson, sister, bridesmaid; Mr. N. H. Hooker, bridegroom; Mr. Harry Hooker, bost man; Mr. L. H. Collinson, brother; Mr. Horace Cunninghams; Master Frank Garnor, bride's nephew; Master Keith Collinson, nephew. They wero accompanied by a mounted attendant in livery, who held tho horses during the ceremony. Tho bride rode a fine black horse, a present from the bridegroom; and tho bridegroom rodo *a similar black horse. The best man's and the bridesmaid's horses were bays. ■ At All Saints' Church, where the Rev. H. G. Rosher performed the wedding ceremony, the bride was given, away by her father, and tho guests wero afterwards entertained at tho Tesidenco of her parents. Marrlagt. at Dannevirke. The marriage of Mr. F.-D. Mackay (a former member of the "Advocate" ,6taff,' Dannovirke, and. now of tho "Herald," New Plymouth) and Miss Mary Wiseman, second daughter of. Mr. and Mrs. John ■ Wiseman, Melrose Farm, Tamaki, Dannevirke, took place on Wednesday, February 2G, in Knox, Presbyteriaji Cliurch, tho Rev. Grant conducting the service. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, Wore o gown of white silk eoliene, trimmed with beautiful lace, and veil fastened with orange blossoms.' Her. bouquet was the gift of the bridegroom's mother. Two bridesmaids wero in attendanoo upon her, the Miss, Chrissio Wiseman and Miss J3ernico Mackay, who both'wore pretty frocks of white Japanese silk, trimmed With silk insertion; 'and largo picture hats, with violets. Mr. 0. Law was ,bcst man, and Mr. J. Wiseman groomsman. The bridegroom's present to tho brido, was a beautiful diamond and ruby -ring,, and tho bride's to the bridegroom a travelling ease.; Tho bridesmaids' presents wero silver-' backed hair brushes. ',;Mrs.v Wiseman, mother of the bride, wore black satin and a plumed black hat, and carried a bouquet of pink and heliotrope asters. Mrs. 1 Mackay, tho bridegroom's mother, 1 was in blaok silk, with a black hat, and also carried a bouquet of heliotropo and pink asters. ' A reception, was held at Melrose Farm altar the ceromonv, where the bride's parents liavo resided for the last ten years. Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman Were formerly old and respected residents, of South Inveroargill,' and tho esteem in which they were held both in tho South Island and the North was shown by tho number of beautiful presents received by the bride and, bridegroom, and also by the, number of guests wht> attended the wed'", ding breakfast. Over a hundred sat down in the largo marquee which-.had- boon erected. Tub usual-toasts were!honoured, and later Mr. and Mrs.'.Mackay:left by tho 8.80 train, en ronto' for Nta ' Plymouth. . . Among the guests •were Mrs. Gillespie, wearing tussore silk and floral hat; Mrs. Sibley, navy tailor-made, and black hat;' Mrs. W. J. Wiseman, in cream; Miss M. Wiseman, cream; Mrs. W. Wiseman, navy oostume; Miss Law (wh<j made the bridesmaids'bouquets), wore grey voile and grey hat, and Mis 9 A. Law cream serge; Mrs. 1, Monaghan, MissGaskin, Mrs. Kenny, Mrs, Fry, Mrs. Larsen, < Mrs. Huby, '• Mrs. Brown, Mrs, Burkenshaw, >Mre, Walsh, Misses Walsh (4), Mrs. Qilmour and many othefrs. A danco was hold ;at tho homestead in tho evening, and a very pleasant day for all concerned was brought to a conclusion, 1 ( New Zealand-Australian Wedding, ■ The wedding took plaoo recently, at' St. Michael's-Church, Eoso Bay, Sydney,, of Percy Hawea, son of ' Mr. T. Harbutt and Mrs. Harbutt, of Auckland (N.Z.), and Eunico; . Barlow, oldest daughter of tho lato Sir George Barlow, Bart., of Stocki»rt, England, and of Lady Barlow, of Tho Lindons,. Allrineham, England, and of North Sydney. ; Ven. Archdeacon D'Arcy-Irvino performed tho ceremony, and the bride was given away by her youngest brother, :Mr. John Barlow. The bridal costume was of Dnnubo-blue crepe do chine, worn with a blue hat in picture shape, massed with blue plumes. Silo carried an ivory and' silver prayer-book, and'her rift from the bridegroom, was a. gold watch and chain. Two bridesmaids wore in attendance, the Misses Beulah Barlow (cousin of the bride) and Mona. D'Arcy-Irvine, wearing amethyst crepe do chine, ornamented with Oriental baads. ; Their • largo black' hats were trimmed with violets and - violet streamers, and tho bridegroom's presents were their bouquets and a gold watch and a bangle, respectively. Mr. E. Hicks act-' ed as . best man, and Mr. D. C. D'ArcyIrvine'as groomsman. At tho conclusion of tho service, during whic'i Miss Ross was at tho organ, Lady Barlow entertained a party of guests at Elopura, Rose Bay, the residence of Archdeacon and Mrs, D'Arcy-Irvine. Ladv Barlow received in a Parisian gown of black satin charmeuso, trimmed with whito point lace, veiled in bltick -ninon de soie. Tho train was in Wato'au shape, and she wore a picturo hat adorned with lancer plumes. Mrs. D'Arcy-Irvine wore black silk, with a plumed hat; and Mrs. Grey, white satin veiled in black ninon, and arranged with a tunio of lace. Her burnt-straw hat was finished with plumes. Ladies' Swimming Carnival. Ladies' swimming galas are not everyday occurrences, and naturally the meeting which tho ladies' branch of tho Swifts' Club is promoting, and which takes placo to-morrow, afternoon at tho ladies' bath (To Aro) is occasioning a wide interest in social and swimming circles.' • The two carnivals held in previous years were exceedingly successful gatherings, and much enjoyed by tho numerous spectators: The ladv members of tho club, have responded, nobly to tho call for entries, and with tho nominations for the school girls' championship, tho number of contestants exceeds those for previous 'years. The list 'of officials aro an experienced band,, and it only needs Fortune's favours meteorologically to ensure success. ' .;

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Wanganul Notes, • :, At tlio oonversazione vrhioh followed tho address of the president of the New. Zealand Branch of the British Medical Association were - Mrs. Hughes Johnson (hostess),'charmingly gowiied in white silk charmeuse, with an osprey plumq in her hair; Mrs. Parkes (Auckland), bluo silk, trimmed with pastel insertion; Mrs. Chainptaloupe (Dunedin), blue silk, with Oriental trimmings; Mrs. Monson (Hokitika), gown of crcam satin, black satin coat; Atus. (Wangvmui),. black ninon and China bluo silk cloak; itrs. Wilkeu, black silk and scarlet satin coat; Mrs. Cireip, oyster grey silk; Mrs, Christie, ' inviiiblo blu6 crepe-de-ohine; Mrs. Izard, black charmeuso, relieved with !.rich laco; Mrs. Currie, black silk and jet trimmings;' Mrs. Braik, black satin relieved with touches of whito; Mrs. Talboys, white satin; Mrs. Doto, black silk, relieved with Maltese laco; Mrs/Gordon, crcam 6ilk; Mrs, Brown, whito silk-taf-fetas; Mrs. Coinys, black silk and Mdteso'laco scarf; Mrs. Meuli, brown. l silk and Oriental trimmings; Mrs. Cherrit, bluo silk; Mrs. Sampson, Waclt silk, crene-de-chine, trimmed withrißiiold lace; Mrs. Hilton, black silk, with'jet trimmings; Mrs. Clealand,. white..'silk; Mrs. Lloyd, black satin and,maroon coat; Mrs. M'Ken-zie,-black silk i Miss Cruickshank, white silk; Miss Nicholls (Wellington), blaek silk, with jot trimmings; Miss O'Brien, palo blue chiffon taffotas; : Miss Hilton, white silk; Miss Alexander, blue'ninon; Dr'. E. Gunn (Wellington), black satiu, and scarlet coat; Dr. E. Duiin (Wanga j nui), brown silk with pastel trimmings; Miss GUfillan, brown silk taffetas, with Oriental trimmings; Miss M'Lean (Wellington), black inerv and coat of emerald green satin. On Tuesday 13 motors convevjd tho visitors and friends to Marton. Tne weather wns beautiful, and an enjoyable day was spent. Wednesday a picnic party was arranged, and an excursion up the Wanganui River was enjoyed by all. The garden party in the hospital grounds takes place on Friday, and if tho present weather holds out a successful function is assured. Miss Alexander, the Avenue, is visiting friends at New Plymouth. ' Mrs. A. Hatrick, of St. John's Hill, accompanied by her three daughters, sailed for England and the Continent, and will bo absent'about a-year. Miss Reiser, who has been staying with Mrs. A. L. nerdmon, ha 3 returned to the south. - ■, ' Mrs. Crichton (Dunedin) is a visitor to Wellington, having come up for the wedding, of her niece, Miss Meadowcroft. : Miss Wolff returns to Mastcrton to-day after having spent several, weeks in Dunedin.

Two Interesting Visitor*. The following extract is taken from a letter -written by a prominent member of the ,W.C.T,Ui in: Auckland:— ; Miss Newoowba and Miss Hodee, wlift aro at present visiting New Zealand as representatives of tlio Australian and New Zealand ,Voters' Association (Londoij), of which Lady Stout is president, aro both cultivated speakers of ability and can speak with first-liand knowledgo 0f.4h0 struggle now going on in the Old Country. Their addresses give ono an insight into the history of the movement and the causes which liavo led up to. the recent developments which one cannot gain from other sources.; They, are not .collecting fnnds, their object being merely to 1 disseminate information ,', s anil enlist sympathy. Tlioy are anxious to meet imd address women's organisations and' others who may bo interested in the subject during their stay in tho Dominion which is strictly limited in timo as their other ergagements prevent them making an extended; stay. , . 'These ladies arc to speak for the first timo in Wellington on Saturday after-' noon.-.it tho garden party to be held at Mrs. J. P. Luke's, Hironi Street, in' connection with tho W.C.T.U. Officers and delegates to tho New Zealand Convention, to be held in Nelson next week, (Mi-ex-pected to be present. Lady Stent will declare the garden party open. Every wonu,h who 1 is interested in women's work ought not to miss this opportunity of hearing these distinguished - Speakers, Miss M. Dupro, who is very well known in musical' circles in the Wairarapa and in Wellington, leaves for Sydney shortly. / Captain "ahd Mrs. Estcourt have taken Miss Logan's house'-in Hobson Crcscjrit. Mr.; arid Sirs. Bailees, of Wellington, leavo. by tho Aowtngi to-day for Sydney. Dr. and Mrs. Owen leave Wellington today on a visit to Sydney.- : Miss Eva Wallworth arrivod in Wellington yesterday, by tho Aorangi from San Franoisco. Her marriage to Mr. F, Scott, lato pursor of the Aorangi, and recently on tho Tarawcra, takes. place in Wellington shortly. Tho Misses E. Graham, G. Nicollo, and D Robinson, who linvo been, taking part in the" ladies' swimming carnival in Wn"nganui, return to Christchurch this evening.'; ■- - , Mr. and Mrs. W. Udy, of Groytown, celebrated their golden wedding on Wednesday. 1 .Mrs. H. Walker (Auckland) is in Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs. G. Didsbury for a few days beforo leaving for the Wairarapa to stay with Mrs. A. Matthews, Waiorongomai. • Mrs. H. Akers (Palmerston North) has been paying a brief visit to Wellington.', Lady Scott, who arrived in Wellington yesterday by tho Aorangi, is tho guest till her departure this afternoon for Sydney with her brother, Lieutenant Bruce, of the Hon. H. D. Bell. Brooklyn, Wellington, 18th December, 1912, Dear Mrs. Hullcn,— • i For years I was tortured with superfluous hair on my face, and feared I should never rid myself of the distressing digfiguremont.l Being extremely sensitive, I suffered considerably, being often" reminded of tho fact, which 1 realised only too well. I tried several so-called euros, also spent a' great deal of money on electrolysis, but all (o no purpose, In faot,' I got worso. Then I heard of "liusnm," and, as a last resource, decided to givo it a trial, though having littio faith of ever being cured. Imagino my surprise and delight on discovering that, with each treatment, the hair grow finer, until finally I was cured.

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