SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1733, 25 April 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

f Wedding at Kilbirnie. The wedding took place at All Saints' Church, Kilbirnie, on Wednesday afternoon, of Miss Jessie Edith Taylor, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Taylor, of "Sydestonei" Kilbirnie, to Mr. Sydney Bethell, third son of tho late, Mr. S. Bethell, of Wellington. Tho ceremony was performed by tho Rev. Mr. Whitehouse, assisted by tho Rev. Mr. Castles, M.A. The church, which was crowded with friends and relatives, was beautifully decorated with palms and white flowers, a conspicuous featuro. being a largo wedding bell inado of marguerites. The decorations were tho work of tho choir, of which Miss Taylor was a member for many years. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome gown of ivory satin, trimmed with Maltese laco nnd a bridal veil with orango blossoms. Tho bridesmaids—Miss Lilian and Miss Mona Taylor (sisters of the bride), and Miss Constance Remington (cousin)—wore frocks of white embroidered muslin and carried shower bouguefcs of violets. Mr. Edward Bethell was best man. After the ceremony tho guests were entertained at "Sydestone," by tho parents- of the bride. artd the usual toasts wero honoured. Mrs. Taylor wore a handsomo black silk dress trimmed with Spanish lace. The bride and bridegroom later on left by tho Main Trunk express for Auckland, the bride'wearing a costume of cream tweed and black beaver lint with black and white lancer plumes.

A Palmerston North Wedding. In All Saints' Church, Palmerston North, the marriage took place quietly on Wednesday of Miss Ivy Gertrude Buick, Youngest daughter of Air. David Buick, M.P., and ilrs. Buick, of "Clover Lea," Palmerston North, and Mr. Mostyn Constable', of Wellington. Tho Rev. E. G. Kosher performed the ceremony. Tho bride, who was given away hy her father, woro a gown of ivory churmouso, draped with exquisite point lace, the sleeves and V-shaped yoko of fino Brussels lace, being edged with a narrow kilting of tho latter. Tho hem of tho gown was bordered with embroidery, worked with seed pearls, and her veil of tullo was fastened to the head with a circlet of pearls and spray of orange blossoms. Her bouquot was of white roses and creamy cactus dahlias. Miss Lillian Buick (chief) and Miss Carrie Buick 'were the bridesmaids, the former wearing a frock of crepo de chino over satin in tones of old rose, and the latter of poarl grey crepe de chine, both being finished with Oriental embroidery on.the bodices and flat velvet sashes. Both wore blaok velours hats with a single drooping white plume, and their bouquets were of Lady Roberts roses, with autumn, foliage, fastened with vieux rose streamers. Mr. J. CoTsi, of Wellington, waß best man, and Mr, Ernest V. West, of Palmerston North, groomsman, and Mr. Naylor played the Wedding M-arch" at the church. Th& wedding breakfast was held at "Clover Lea," tho usual toasts being honoured, and later the bride and bridegroom left for the south, the bride travelling in a costume of navy and white striped tweed, black fox furs, and small becoming liat. Among tho many presents received by Mr. and Mrs. Constablo were a handsome silver tea and 'coffee service from Mr. Buick's colleagues of tho Reform party, and a silver tea set from the firm of Messrs. Sargood, Son, and Ewen, of whoso staff Mr. Constablo is a member.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Crombie are staving at Miss Martin's, Bolton Street. Many will regret to hear of tho illness bf Miss Nellie Calvin, tho accomplished actress who, up till Tuesday evening, appeared so gracefully in the role of "Light" in "The Blue Bird." Miss Calvin (Mrs. Roland Stavcley) is suffering from ti chill, and will probably not bo able to appear for the rest of the Wellington season. Her part has beon assumed by Miss Swallow. Eastbourne residents and week-end visitors arc to' bu entertained during the winter months by means of a fortnightly assembly organised by the Bowling Club. The dances will be held on alternate Saturday evenings, beginning next Saturday at the Eastbourne Hall. A card room will bo provided for tho use of non-danc-ers. Tho Bowliug Club's object is twofold: first, to provido for tho district's social requirements, and seoond, to further the scheme for the establishment of a new full-sized green. It is expected' that some profit will accrue to the club from the assembly gatherings, besides popularising the flub among tho residents. Nurse Martin, lately of tho Women's Hospital, Sydney, has opened an obstetric hospital at 149 Molesworth Street. Miss Meslayer is visiting Christchurch and is the guest of Mrs. Farr. Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Wood, Nelson, are visitors to Wellington and arn staying at the Royal Oak. Madame Carmen Pinchof, the Melbourne vocalist, who sSng in "Carmen" with tho Royal Choral Society, will lcavo for Sydney en route for Melbourne to-day by tho Ulimaron. Mrs. and Miss Ostler leave to-day by the Tahiti for Rnrotonga, where they will stay for some months. Mi«s M. Oliver, M.A., B.Sc., second assistant at the Hokitika District High School, has been appointed second assistant in tho secoridarv department of the Waimate- District High School. Miss Milsom desires to bring under tho notice of ladies and gentlemen the very latest methods and preparations for haii; and faco 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 homo treatment. Every client taught home treatment. Scientific Faco Massage, astounding results' after one course, with thorough lesson; JCI Is. Shampooing—Electrolysis (permanent and painless), nair-work, every description, latest Natural nair Pads, Switches, etc. Hair-dressing taueht. Manicuring. Personal attention. Strictly contidentiul. Miss Milsom, King's Chambers, Wellington. Telephone 811*

Feilding Notes. There was a large attendance at the motoi' sports on Wednesday afternoon and a great deal of amusement was caused by tho various competitors. Among thoso present were Mesdames Giliespie, 'Willis, Miles, Koberts, Horiocks, Guthrie, I'ry, Dernier, Haggitt, Hallidav, Porter, Perry, Shannon, Levett, Wall, M'Guire, Banks, Misses Shannon,, Porter, Walker, Prior, Guthrie, Livesay, Jones, mid many others. Tho golf links were well patronised on Saturday, A putting competition was held for the ladies arfd resulted in a win for Miss Wyatt with Miss Bruco second. Among those playing wero: Mesdames Hnggitt. Miles,_ Hord, Harding, Tingoy, Alisses Prior, Wyatt, Bruce, Burrell, and others. Mrs. Snndilands has gone-to Napier. Mrs. Young has returned from Wellington. Mrs. .Stewart has returned from Hawke's Bay. Mrs. Atkinson has been staying in Wellington. Mrs. M'Allum has returned from NewPlymouth. Mrs. Mackay is staying with Mrs. Ilry. Mrs. Wheeler and Miss Wheeler have returned from the south. Miss M. Prior has returned from Waliganui. Miss Hurley (Wellington) has been staying with Mrs. Remington Jones. Mrs. Clarke (Apiti) is the guest of Mrs. Gieseu. Mr. and Mrs. Holdsworth, of Dunedin, who are staying at tho -Royal Oak, lcavo to-uay by tno Tahiti for England, via 'Frisco. Mr. and Mrs. Deans are expected to arrive to-dajv from Christchurch to bid them farewell', It will be interesting news to concertlovers in Wellington and Auckland to learn of the marriage of Miss Gertrude Hunt, a familiar figure on tho local platform, and a sister of Mr. Horaco Hunt, to Mr. E. H. Strickland, of the Government Service, a capable violinist and member of tho Municipal Orchestra. The marriage took place quietly in Wellington somo fow weeks ago. Mrs. Reeee (Hamilton) is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. E. Wright, in Napier. The medical director and staff of tho Lahmann Health Home (Miramar) have issued invitations for a gathering of "Old Patients" to meet the hundredth, .patient on Wednesday, April 30. ( , . Mrs. J. P. Luke invites the ladies of Kelburno to meet her this afternoon in tho Kiosk at 3 o'clock, when in connection with tho forthcoming municipal election will 1» discussed. Thero is probably more interest being displayed in this matter than has been the caso for years, and Mrs. Luke wishes to emphasise certain important points to ladies wlio realise the important issues at stake in this election. . . .