SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1709, 28 March 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Palmerston North. In St. Patrick's Church, Broad Street, Palmerston iNorth, the marriage tooK place on Wednesday morning of Mibs iNora Criini Lynch, second daughter of ilr. aud Mrs. J. Lynch, "Kililaie," FalineijstoiL A'orth, and 111'. A. M. Ongley, solicitor, of l<'eil4wg. U'lio ltev. Father Doolaglity, assisted by the Hev. Father O'Dwyer, performed' the ceremony, anil Mr. Balvatore tiiiuino played the Wcuding March. The bride, who was. given away by licr father, wore a gown of cream satin, veiled with silk ninon draped and caught with pearl ornaments. Her embroidered veil was fastened with clusters of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of cream roses' and maiden-hair tern. There were four bridesmaids—the Misses Julia Lynch (ttiusui of the bride), Ryan (Feilding), JJolly Lynch (sister of the bride), and Catherine Lynch, (oousin)—and two little girls, the Misses Noreen Greer and Gladys Seifert, were also • in attendance, .the two elder bridesmaids wore frocks of pale blue crepe do chine,' trimmed with Oriental embroideries and swansdowiie, and black beaver hats with white ostrich plumes. The two younger bridesmaids were in dainty frocks of Vhite hailstone muslin, trimmed with Irish crochet, pale bluo sashes, and bows and Juliet caps. They all carried bouquets of chrysanthemums. The little girls were in long cream satin frocks, and carried floral muffs of blue forget-mo-nots. Mr. it. Ongley, of Taihape, was best man, and miF - A. Trovena, of Feilding, groomsman. Ihe bridegroom's gift to the bride was a f°t a; American opossum furs, and tho bride s gift to the_ bridegroom a leather suit-case. t The bridesmaids received gold chains with pearl pendants, and the two children gold bangles. After the; ceremony a Teocption ,was held at "Kildare," the residence of the bride s parents. . Tea was eerved in a large marquee on the lawn, on prettily, .decorated tables, the scheme of colour being bluo and white. Tho bride's mother wore black silk embroidered voile trimmed with silk fringe and lace, with toque to match; Mrs., Or. Greer, sister of the bride, black pailetto silk, Telioved with white, and black tagel hat' with white plumes; Miss Dorothea Ongley, sister of the bridegroom, grey velvet, with hat to match. .

Among the presents received by tho bride.and bridegroom were a handsome case of . silver fisli-kuives and forks from the Oroua Tennis Club, and a large thermometer and barometer from the Fcilding Cricket Club. .Mr. and Mrs. Ongley left during tho afternoon for Rotorua. The bride' 6 travelling costume was of navy cloth, faced with old gold eloth and buttons to match, with violet silk velvet hat trimmed with lancer plumes. Wedding at Feildlng. In Wesley Church, Feilding, the mar"aKe took place on Wednesday of Miss llsio'Baker, daughter of Mrs. Baker, of •Feilding, and Mr. George A. iStorrar, of Auckland. The ltev, P. "W. Jones performed tho ceremony. Tho bride woro a gown of ivory satin and silk lace veiled with nrnon, with tho veil arranged as a under a chaplet of orange blossoms. Miss P. Baker, the bridesmaid, was in a gown of cream cloth with trimmings of ermine, and a black beaver hat with n touch of ermine. • Littlo Miss Bramwell— jtho wore a cream braided frock and black beaver hat banded'with ermine—and Master L. Tickle, in black velvet, were also ! n attendance. Mr. Young was best man. After tho ceremony tho guests were received at the residence of the bride's mother. Mr. and Mrs. Storrar will reside in Auckland. ,

Wedding at Napier. Aj Augustine's Church, Napier, oil Wednesday morning Miss Freda Water""f. jMest daughter- of Mr. and Mrs. •• ?• Waterhouse, Mangawhare, was married to Dr. H. M. Wilson, of Hastings, xrxT° n • - Wilson, Barrack Jiill, Napier. The ceremony was of a very quiet nature, and Dr. and Mrs. Wilson left by tho express for the South Island, where the honeymoon will be spent. The ceremony was performed by the Eev. Canon Tuke, the - bride being £iven away by her father. Mr. V. Hoadey was best man,' and Miss E. Waterhouse bridesmaid.

Hastings Wedding. On Easter Monday, in the. Church of ■the Sacred Heart,' Hastings, Miss - Jessie Allison, third daughter of Mrs. Allison and the late Mr. W. Allison, of Hastings, was married to Mr. William O'Donoghue, a>n of Mrs. Margaret O'Dopoghue and the late Mr. Cornelius O'Doaoghue. The Very Rev. Keogh performed tho ceiemoiiy. The bride, who was j»iven nway by her brother, Mr. William Allison, wore ivhite embroidered muslin, with veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Her sister attended as bridesmaid, and Mr. D. O'Meara was uest man. A reception was afterwards held at the. resjdenco of the bride's mother, and later the bride and bridegroom left for the south, the former travelling m a Harris tweed costume and navy blue hat, with orange wings. A, Farewell Afternoon, On Wednesday aftemoou a most pleasant little function took place at Kilbirnie Schoolroom, when Mrs. Gibbons, in a suitable little speech, presented Mrs! Blackburiie, the vicar's wife, and president of tho Mothers' Union, with some farewell gifts. Mrs. Blackburno will, be very much missed, as she has worked most assiduously for the mothers, imd 13 much loved. One aud all wished her bon voyago and speedy return. Recitations by Mrs. JCrutt and a guessing competition and reading passed a very enjoyablo afternoon.

Miss Milsom desires to bring under the of ladies and gentlemen the very latest methods and preparations for hair and face treatments. Guaranteed cure for Alopecia, Areata (or bald spots). Genuine treatment of the scalp for oily, dry, perished, grey and falling hair. Positive cure for Dandruff and Irritation. Write for Miss Milsom's book (free), containing full instructions for home treatment. , Every client taught home treatment. Scientific Pace Massage, astounding results after one oourse, with thorough lesson, «fil Is. Shampooing—Electrolysis (porinanent and painless), Hair-work every description, latest Natural' Hair Pads, Switches, etc. Hair-dressing taught Manicuring. Personal attention. Strictlv confidential. Miss Milsom, King's Chambers, Wellington. Tolephono 811*

Golden Jubilee of Mother Mary Ignatius, Tuesday was a day specially marked out tor rejoicing nt-St. Mary's Convent in Ponsonb.v, tho occasion being the golden jubilee ol' .Mother Mary Ignatius, the Superior ol' tho Order of Mercy iu Auckland. Tho revorend mother has been in Auckland ever since 1859, and has virtually seen the city growing irom a village containing a small cluster of houses and shops to its present proud position as tho Queen City of tho Dominion. The Order of Mercy was founded in Auckland in 1850 by Bishop Pompallier, as an educational and charitable Order lor the spiritual needs of tho diocese. In 185!) Mother Mary Ignatius arrived with n reinforcement—of whom all aro now dead save herself. , Sho made hor religious profession in 18G3, and thenceforward continued to work, first as a sister liiul later as superior of tho houses of'the' Order of Mercy, which, from one small house .opposite the present llebson Street Oonvont, have come to number more than a dozen, containing in all over 100 members. .

The chief interest of tho reverend mother has lain in educational work, but a special devotion to tho sick and the poor has been characteristic of hor in her fifty years in Auckland. She displayed reinnrkablo zeal and energy in this vocation. Her zeal for the care of tlie or T plianed was shown by the part she took in tho foundation of the two woll-known orphan institutions at Takapnua, one for boys and another for girls. Her visits to the 'gaol were provocativo of much good, and her loving care for the sick led to the foundation in 1900 of the flourishing institution known as. the. Mater Miserioordiae Hospital. The festivities opened with High Mass in the morning, at which Father Ormond was celebrant; assisted by Fathers Patterson, O'Malley, and Creagli, C.S.S.R, 'of Wellington. In the afternoon a musical entertainment was given. . After' the programme the guests adjourned to (lie beautiful grounds of the convent, where a garden party was held. A very pleasant incident in connection with the jubileo was the'handing to her, on behalf of a band of city men,, who were lier. jrapils fifty years ago, of an address and presentation. The 'address,' which was read by Mr. W. Thome, bore grateful testimony to tlie valuable counsels and wise teachings of their old teacher.

The sale of work held recently at Plimmerton was organised by Miss Irons, not by, Mrs. Keeling, as stated by our correspondent. Tickets for the basket ball that takes placo in the pavilion, Day's Bay, on Saturday evening, in aid of the Richmond free kindergarten, may bo obtained from Mrs. Grady, in Willis Street, or elso at the pavilion itself on the night of the event. A great amount of interest appears to be centred upon it, and given a tine evening, it should meet with great success; ~ „ Sympathisers who have 1 signified their intention of subscribing to the Octavia Newman Memorial, and have not yet dono 60, are reminded that tho lists close shortly, and that the treasurer, Mrs. E, Hadiield,. 18 Hill Street, : would be glad if they would send: their subscriptions in to her as soon as possible. A Press Association message from London states that Miss Doris Barnett, of Sydney, has recoivod appreciative notices for hor recitals at Budaiiest,. Mrs. B, Ji Panther (Melbourne) is at present in Wellington, and is staying with her sister, Mrs. Cox, at Island Bay. ■I.M& -Dav»«oa (Canterbury) Is visiting Wellington. Amongst the many happy children atthe carnival at No\rtown Park on EastSr Monday, woro those of the Loviu Home, Berhampore, who spent a very' pleasant time at the fete. Mrs. Fairbairn, of the Occidental Hotel, sent tickets to admit them, and also 10s. to provide refreshments for them whilst there.

Dr. and Mrs. Deck (Sydney) are at present in Wellington, and are staying with Mrs. Hoby, Mrs. Deck's mother. They leave vrry shortly on their return to Sydney. The marriage took placo very quietly in- St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, on Easter Monday of Mis 3 Elsio Svnions, second, daughl'er of Mrs. Mary and. tho late Mr. James Symons, of Pakowhai Road. Hastings, aud Mr. Cedric Kirkley; iourth sou of' Mr. James Kirkley, of Cleadon Park, County Durham, England.

Miss Horton (Auckland) is the guest of Miss. Coates. Mr. N. P. Manson, his, two daughters, and Mr. M. Manson, leave Wellington by the Aorangi for. San Francisco. After visiting the States, ■ they leave for tho United Kingdom and the Continent, including Sweden, their home land.