SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1763, 30 May 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A GUborne Wedding. A quiet wedding took place at St. Andrew's Church, (iisborne, on Wednesday, when Mr. Ernest Arthur Bull, second son of Mrs. Gocldard, of Tokomaru Bay, wis married to Miss Madge MacDonell, daughter of Mr. J. A. Maedonell, of Patutahi. The, bride, who was given away by her father, woro a white embroidered dress, and veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and earned a showor bouquet of roses and honeysuckle. Miss 0. MacDonell and Miss E. Ellery were bridesmaids, and were in whito embroidered frocks x and Juliet net caps. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Charles Bull, as best inan, and Mr. L. MacDonell as groomsman. Tho Rev. W. Grant was the officiating clergyman. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold wrist wateh, and to the bridesmaids pearl and amethyst brooches. Entertaining Her Excellency at the Auckland Y.W.C.A. Greetings were extended to the Countess of Liverpool by the president and members of the Y.VV.C.A. in Auckland early in the week at an "At Home," which was held at the association's rooms in Wellesloy Street. A gathering of about 300 ladies assembled in the large dining room, which was tastefully decorated with crimson salvias and pot plants. Her Excellency, upon her arrival, was presented with' a handsome bouquet of violets by Mrs. J. J. Craig's little daughter. The president (Mrs. 11., M. Smeeton), on behalf of the meml/:Ts, thanked tho Countess of Liverpool for honouring them with lior jiresence. The kindly interest taken by vice-royalty in tho work of the association, Mrs. Smteeton said, had done much to stimulate its efforts in the interests of the girlhood of New Zealand. The secretary of tho association (Miss Florence Stillwell), in tho course of som'e appropriate remarks, announced that as a result of the recent membership campaign the association had gained 275 now numbers. It was hoped that tho pending campaign in aid of new buildings would be equally successful. Tho Countess of Liverpool, who is tho Dominion patroness of the Y.W.C.A., responded to* the speeches of welcome and assured those present that sho was very pleased to bo present. The gathering concluded with afternoon tea, which was served under tho supervision of tho "At Home" committee, which was comprised of Mesdames Stone, Dettmanu, Craig, Gillcrt, and Todd Smith.

The Girl Paace Scouts. A meeting of tho oommittce of the Girl Peace Scouts was held at 'the residenco of Mrs. Godley on Wednesday morning to consider matters in connection with Messrs. Hayward and Fullers' offer of a moving-picture entertainment for tho benefit of tho soout funds. A room equipped with a gas s-tovc and appliances for the instruction o£ tho girls in sewing, cutting out, first aid, etc. is badly ■wanted, and it is for this that the entertainment Trill bo held< Mrs. Royd Garlick (president) occupied tho cliair. The offer was unanimously accepted, and Iho date fixed for. June 19. Tickets will be obtainable from all tho members of tho committee. Jlr. Hayward has kindly offered to' award a prize for the Txist essay oil any film or films of the entertainment, the conditions of which will appear later. Tho competition will be open to any girl or boy under IG. Mrs. C. Izard and Mrs. \V. Nathan have also promised each to award a prize for an essay. Tickets may bo procured from tho Dresden or from tho membors of the committee. Mrs. C. Izard has consented to act as treasurer, and Miss Russell as secretary.

This evening Mrs. Ryan is holding a small sale of work and concert in tho Assembly Hall of the Y.M.C.A., the proceeds of which will be spent in refurnishing tho boys' department with new games, books, etc. With a low exceptions, the articles have been given by friends away from Now Zealand, so in this respect tho sale should be unique. The Kev. J. Kennedy Elliot will open the sale of woric.

Miss Agnes Davies, who has been on a northern tour, lias returned to Wellington. Miss Belle Higgie, who accompanied lier, remains for a week or two in Wanganui. Mrs.- C. Bidwill (LoweT Valley) lias been spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs. Arthur Martin (Otaraia) is visiting Wellington. A very enjoyable tea was given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Corliss for Mrs. Kniglit (England). Among the passengers who left Wellington for England bv the Ruapchu yesterday were Mrs. and Jlise Byrne (Wellington), Mrs. Ansfcico (Nelson), Mrs. Glossop (Auckland), Mrs. Darling (Wellington), Miss Milligan (Dunedin), Miss A. Slucll (Auckland), and Miss E. Hammond (Wellington). Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle, tho Misses Carlisle and Mr. I". Carlisle, who have been spending some time in the Dominion, left for England yesterday by tho s,s; Kuapehu. Mrs. J. B. Moodie (Masterton) is in town, 'and is staying at tho Empire Hotel. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Marion B. Bollard, fourth daughter of Mr John Bollard, M.V., Avondalo, Auckland. to Mr. David B. Bussell, engineer, of Auckland, and late of Mexico. Mrs. Emily E. Barron, ivifo of Mr. Tho«"Barron, tho well-known prospector, and "mother of Mrs. F. A. Mens, Mrs. M. Molloy, Mrs. F. Mackay, also Miss Ada and Master Thomas Barron, passed away at "Auckland on Friday last, and her remains were interred at tho Church of England cemetery, Howick, on Sunday, being the first motor funeral to Howick. Mrs. Barron was one of Auckland's old identities, having arrived at Lyttelton by tho ship Hereford in the early days. Mrs. Kollcston tenders valuable advico to ladies regarding their combings. She advises them not to throw a single hair away, as sho has a special process for preparing and making up combings to best advantage.—Advt.

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Gence, ths Famous Dancer. Adeline Genee, one of the world's cat : est dancers, is due to arrive in Auckland on Tuesday next. It is said of Genee that lier self-denial and stern training would be all object lesson to the most strenuous athlete in his work of keeping ' fit. ihe world's greatest dancer has never partaken of supper after her performance at night nor ridden home, livery night after tho theatre she walks home, and retires to rest immediately. Sho is up at 8 o c '°ck the next morning, and, alter her bath and a light breakfast, a short interval of rest is followed by her three hours practico. Suiiimer or winter, Oeneo never inm\« a practice. It is fis much pnit 01 her daily life as her meals or sleep A doctor is a novelty to Genee. blie has never had ft day's illness 111 her life!