SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1753, 19 May 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Feilding. Our l'oilding correspondent writes that tlio marriage took place on Wednesday, at tho residence of tlio bride's parents, Feilding, of Mr. John Creighton, son. of Ml'. W. Creighton, of Duncdin, and Miss Emily Jans 'J'ownscnd, sccond daughter of Air. and ilrs. Frank Townseud. The bride, who was (jiven away by her father, wore a gown of dove-grey satin-striped voile, with veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower-bouquet. Miss Queenio TowDsend was bridesmaid, and was attired in satiu-striped cream radinnta. Also in attendance wero littlo Miss Eileen Townseud and Miss Winifred Lang, nieces of the bride. Both woro silk frocks with touches of brown, _ and carried baskets of flowers. Mr. A. Calton (Wellington) was best man. Tho brido received from tho bridegroom a turquoise pendant, and to tho bridesmaid was given a brooch, Tlio little girls received silver brooches. A reception was afterwards held, and tho toasts of tho brido and bridegroom were enthusiastically honoured. Later, the bride and bridegroom left for the north, the former travelling in a brown velvet costume, brown hat, and sealskin 1 furs, tho latter a gift from tho bridegroom. Paraparaumu Wedding. Our Otaki correspondent writes that a quiet wedding took placo at Parnparaunni oil Thursday, when Miss Winnio Cornor, daughter of Mr. S. Cornor, was married to Mr. Percy Meek, son of Mr. E. Meek, of Wellington. Mr. I). Meek was best man, and Mr. Cornor (junior) groomsman. Tho bridesmaids were the Misses Doris Cornor, Dorothy Meek, and Grace Taylor. Tho Kev. J. E". Jones conducted the service.

Auckland G.F.S. Tho Management Committee of the Girls' Friendly Society in Auckland decidci at a meeting on Wednesday to instruct their architect (Jlr. A. G. Daw) to prepare plans with a view to tlio crrly commencement of building operations. Tho society's campaign fund in aid of now buildings in Wellc-sley Street East now totals JEa*227. The secretary (Mrs. Butler), when seen on Thursday, said: "Our lodge is so crowded, and wo aro refusing tho applications of so many girls for admission, that we have decided, 011 tho suggestion of tho Advisory Committee, to proceed with tho erection of a wing of tlio proposed new building on our present site." Mrs. Butler added tbat they were turning away six or seven girls every day. It was intended that the first wing to be erected should contain club rooms on the ground floor, and bedrooms above. The remainder of the building, Mrs, Butler said, would be erected as funds permitted. Social Evont at Ngaio. On. Thursday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs. Plank, ladies of Ngaio gave a farewell afternoon tea to Miss Page, who is leaving tho Ngaio School. The hostesses, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs, Plank, received their guests in tho drawing-room, and a musical programme provided entertainment for the large number ot guests. A delightful tea was served in flic diningroom, and a very happy time concluded with the singing "For Silo's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "Aukl Lang Syne." On Friday evening the members of the Ngaio School Committee and friends met at thc residence of the chairman, JJr. H. P.. Brcnton, who presented Miss Page, 011 behalf of the committee, with a silver inkstand, suitably inscribed. , Miss Pago, in thanking the committee, said that her hoart had always been in her leaching, and that shehad always enjoyed it. Music and recitations brought a pleasmt evening to an end all too soon. Miss Mabel Macandrew left Wellington for Hokitika on Saturday, and whilo thero will stay with Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Macandrew. The engagement is announced of Miss Agnes M. Hansen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 11. M. Hansen, of Eketahuna, to Mr. Norman 11. Pike, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Pike, also of Eketahnna. On Friday evening members of tho Khandallah Tennis Jlub gave a most enjoyable dance in tho Town Hall at Khandallah. Miss Bene Morris, daughter of Mr. I?. B. Morris, Chief Postmaster at Christchurch, is at present paying a visit to her uncle, Mr. W. E. Morris (Secretary of the Post and Telegraph Department). Miss Hens Morris is an accomplished violinist, and may give a private recital during her stay in Wellington. Mr. John Adair, manager of Adair Bros., Gisborne, and Mrs. Adair aro visitors to Wellington. Mrs. Eolleston, wlio.-e nairdrcssiii'g Emporium in Lambton Quay, Wellington, is widely kuow.i, Iras jie-t imported from London ;ind Park ihe vc;-,v lntesi modes in Hairdrcssin;; Aeee-?orios.*