SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1769, 6 June 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

New Zealand Wedding in Scotland. Mra. Thomas Mackenzie and Miss Mackenzie went to Scotland to be present at the inarrkigo of Dr. Kenneth Mackenzie and Miss Mora Honor Macdonald, daughter of the Rev. James Alexander Macdonald, late of Calcutta, writes an English correspondent. Tho ceremony hxik placo on April 2S, in Restalrig Parish Church. It was performed by the Hev. W. Burnett, minister of the palish,' and the Rev. J. A. Macdonald (father of the bridej. Neat, day the party enmo up to London. Tho bride was married ; n a travelling costume, and a littio s'rl strewed primroses in the path of tho brido and bridegroom as they left the kirk. Df. Mackenzie was attended by a number of his medical friends, two of whom were wearing the khaki uniform of tho Territorial Officers' Training Corns, of which the bridegroom is a member. It. is recorded thai following tho service, which was attended by a crowded congregation, the brido, leaning on her In 19 band's arm. walked from the church porch to the grave of her grandparents, a few yards .from the church building, and laid her bouquet upon it. Tho prandfathei whoso memory she thus honoured was the Itov. James • Alexander Macdonald, "of tho family of Castleton of Slcat," who for CO years was a Wesleyan minister. After laying down her bouquet, the bride walked with her husband to her carriage along tho churchyard path, already strewn with primroses. Mrs. Mackenzie has issued invitations for •an ;U home," in 'honour of Dr. and Mis-lCwf netli Mackenzie; this will be Tield at their Hampstead Tesidonco 011 bfuurcttiv. week they will sail for New Zealand by the Hurunui, of which vessel the bridegroom will bo officer. Is6\v -Zealand .is to bo their home.

A Bnllance Wadding. Tho wedding of Miss Elsie Tait third daughter of Mrs. Tait,' of Makoinako, to Mr. RWfoard Lnrsen, of Okato, TaranaKl, took place on Wednesday at the residence of tho bride's mother. The bride wore a n-av.v bluo travelling costume and a.lar£o black hat trimmed with red roses. Her three sisters (attended as bridesmaids, and Mr. William Tait was best man. Wanganui Wedding. , The wedding took place in Christ! Church Victoria Avenue, Wanganui, on Wednesday,: of Miss Queeliie : Pinches, third daughten of Mr. and Mrs. \\ illi<un Pinches (formerly long residents of Wanganui, but now of Auckland), and Mr. Percy Jones, of tho Customs Office, Timaru, and formerly of Wanganui. The Rev. H. Reeve was the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore white charmeuss ..with the customary veil and wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by her sister, Miss Rhoitn Pinches, as bridesmaid, and Mr. Don. Robins was best man. Affcer tihf© ceremony the wedding party inet at, tho residenco of the bride's uncle, Mr. A. A. Gower, of Durietown, where the redding breakfast was celebrated. Another wedding which loot place on Monday, in the same church, was that of Miss Mary Stira Rabono, daughter of Mr. George Rabone, of Wafcgnmn, and Mr. Herman Edgar Ncverman, eldest soli of Mr. H. Ncverman, also of Wanganui. Tho Rev. Mr. Reovo performed the ceremony. Tho bride, w'ho was given away by her father, wore a gown of cream silk colienno trimmed with silk and lace, and veil and wreath of orango blossoms, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet. Miss Ada Rabono was the oniy bridesmaid, and wore a cream serge costume and cinnamon brown hat, with ostrich mount. Tho best.man was Mr.'Leo Wilson, of Okoia. A reception was held afterwards in Cutelli's rooms.' A Diamond Wedding. Mr. and Mrs.' 0. Gaze, of' Franklin Road, Auckland, celebrated their diamond wedding on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gaze were married at Tunbridge Chapel. St. Panfcras, London, on June 4, 1853. They arrived in tho Dominion in Marc'i, IS6O. Mr. Gazo was residing in Otahuhu, and was a member of tho nrijitia during tho Maori war, but afterwards he removed to Auckland, whore lie has since lived. There is a family of two sons and. four daughters, 18 grandchildren, pnd nino groat-grandchildren. Mr. Gazo is senior elder at the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle, with which denomination ho lias been connected sinoo his arrival in tho Dominion. The Convalescent Home. A meeting of the Convalescent Homo Committee was held at Mrs. Peal-eel's on Wednesday, Juno 4. Thoro were present:—Mesdames Moorhouso (in the chair), Litchfiold, A: Marton, 0. Pearcc, Miss A. Pearce (treasurer), and E. Nathan (secretary). The retort stated that eight patients were admitted and nino discharged during the month. Gifts were received from Mesdames Rotheram, 0. S-nith. and Snaddon. A large pared was receivod, with grateful thanks, from the Two-Garment Society.

Mrs H. D. Bell is visiting Christchurch. Miss Ruby Cadman (Auckland) is staying at "Kcnilworth." Mr and Mrs. Frank White (Tane) arc visiting Wellington, and are staying at tlio Royal Oak. Mr and Mrs. W.'H. Nelson (Woodville) are in town, and are staying at the Royal Oak. ' Mrs. L. M'Kelvie, of Bulls (Rangitikei), is at present in Wellington, and is staying with her mother, Mrs. Burns, at Kelburne* Our Otnki correspondent writes that tliofriends of Miss Julio . Bcvan will bo pleased to learn that she has quite recovered from her recent protracted illness, throughout which she has been under the care of Dr. Huthwaite, Miss Bevan, accompanied by Nurse Creal-, leaves in a few days for a health trip to Rotorua. Onr Petone correspondent writes that ft very enjovablo little send-off was accorded Mrs. Soutligate at Mrs. Marsden's residence, I'etone. last night. Progressive euchre was played and after supper Mrs. Southgato was presented with n token ot esteem from the members of St. Augustine's Church. Mrs. Southgato leaves for Masterton next week. Mrs- Rolleston, expert hairdresser, gives advice gratis on all matters pertaining to the hair. She has a wide selection of the latest coiffure modes, carefully chosen by her Parisian agont 4

Women's Branch of tho Reform Loaguo. The ordinary meeting of tho Wellington Women's branch of tho Political Heform League whs hold in the new committee room last evening, Mrs. Menzies presiding. After routine business hail been transacted, a letter of acknowledgment from Miss Richmond in connection with the Ho'spitnl and Charitable Aid Board election was read. Four new members were elected, and a subcommittee appointed. to act in conjunction witu tho men's branch of tho league to innko arrangements for tho holding of a largo public recoption for tho Hon. James Allen on Thursday next. Dr. Newman, M.P.. then addressed tho meeting, and, in the course of hi« remarks, spoko of Iho keen interest which ho took in their organisation._ Ho was very glad to see it so flourishing, for undoubtedly the women helped in tho good government of the country. At tho samo time ho considered that much mor-j might bo done by thorn in the way Jt promoting further legislation for tho good of women and children. He did nil see why women should not have a policy of their own 011 all questions that affected them. lie compared recent legislation in Finland, Sweden, America, anc! Switzerland, where much had been done to safeguard the rights and properties of women. If women only realised, that they wore .looked on as bsing a strong voting power thev would be able to carrv out any reform they wanted. Tho old idea of tho Government being a sort of police body to step in and say what women ought not to do liad been quite done away with. The aim of legislation now was legislation that helped humanity. ■ Dr. Nowman also dealt at somo length with the cost of living and the minimum wage for girls in business. A hearty vote of thanks to the speaker for his interesting addross was passed by tho largo gathering' of members 'present. It is interesting to know that the He form League now has a permanent home or office in Ballance Street, and meetings will in future be held in the Thec.sopliical rooms on tho ground floor of the same building. Mdlle. Genee's Welcome lit Auckland. Mdlle. Genee, tho famous dancer, who passed through Auckland 011 Tuesday, en •routo to Australia, was charmed with ■ that city, and her entertainment by the Auckland Racing Club. Before her departuro by the Makura, she asked a "Star" repi«?ontativo to publicly express hot 1 appreciation of tho kindness extended to hor. It had, she said, made such an impression on her that, if it- could possibly bearranged, she would extend hor tour sufficiently to include New Zealand "I assure you," added Mademoiselle, "that I have been satiated with, kindness. I« invited ho witness the great steeplechase meeting at Ullorclie. which was tho first experience of the kind I have ever had of a race in my life. Several of the committee of tho Auckland Racing Club met me, and I lunched with them. I had a most pleasing reception accorded me by the president of tlio club and members of the Government. It this an indication of the tour beforo ine in ' Australia, I shall have overy reason to be glad, that I made the joHirney."

Quein Mary's Protest. A London cable message of May 2G says: It is stated that tho peeress who wrote the letter to "The Times" denouncing modern, vulgar forms of dancing, is 0110 of the ladies of the Queen's household, and that the communication was'directly inspired by her Majesty, who is disgusted with the fashionablo frolics. > The letter intimates in unniistakaMo language that the King and Queen will refrain from visiting* houses where such performances tako place, and threatens that hostesses permitting tho Amorican dances to bo -danced at their gatherings will bo struck off tho court list. Father Bernard Vaughan, speaking at a meeting of the Catholio Women's Leaguly said that ho had sufficient confidence in tlie British matrons to know that they •would not countenance in London ballrooms what tho best socioty in New York would not tolerate. Domestic Economy. Yesterday tho Technical School Board paid a visit of inspection to tho Domestio Economy Class, and having inspected the kitchen, etc., sat down to a delectable luncheon, cooked by tho students. Tho following wore present Mr. D. Robertson (chairman), tho Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke), Mr, D. M'Lareu, and Messrs. W. Allan, W. H. Field, J. Fitzgerald, J. R. Palmer (Town !CI«M, W. H. Morton (city engineer), and Mr. La Trobe. Mr. Robertson said ho was very pleaded with what ho had seen and eaten, and the moro pleased since instruction in domestic economy was a most important part of a woman's training, .as it stood foT tho prosperity of the home. Iho other guests also said a few words, and most of thorn complimented, Miss Renme ior teaching lior students not only how to cook, but also liow to lay a tiablo and how to wait at table, two very important factors in tho running of a house ot homo.

Feilding Notes. Mrs. Bull lias returned from Napier. Mrs. Gillespie ami Mrs. Miles have been, spending a low days 111 \\ ellinxton. Mrs. Fitssherbort has returned from Hawke's Bay. On Tuesday Mrs. Barton earo a most enjoyable afternoon tea as a farewell to Mrs. and Miss Hill, who are. leaving He district. Music awl competitions entertained the guests, r P ri^i n „f r Mis. Hnlliday and Mrs. Portoi. Durlig the afternoon Mrs. Long Presented » Hill with a handsome pendant and nii.s Hill with n handbiw. Atoobr the iruests were:—Mesdames Hill. long. Hnlliday. Miles, Porter, Innes-Jones, Miller, Luxmore, Sherwell,. Bull. Sandjlttmls.. p. Hagfritt, Ct. Haggitt, 1 TTmilfc Revinston-JoBCS, Misses; uLoan, Miller', Hill, Levien, Walkor, ° ! a11 ™' Kirton, Sandilands, Wyatt, and manj ° OwhW to the death of Mr. Glass's mother, the farewell dance that was Iwlng given to them has had to be put off. Thero were quite a large niimoor 01 nF»^»». K o4i: pie Roberts, »»> Burnett, Wilson, U Mrs Ul af'Haggitt has returned from %rßridge Clul> helcl «eir fi«t----1n„ this Mcsdames Willlroifc, P W?, Honeete, Iloberts, TT.lliiliv lilaxnll. and otheis. Levin (Westella) is visit,n, Wei lington. K iSS of i VaXsTnd%e o nUcmcn^'h 1 e e very and face treatr • . spots), for Alopcci*. . j_ scnl f or oi ] r) Genuine °Lfalling hair. Posidry, P ens for Dandruff and Irritation. t j VO cure foi bo ok (free), confoiMi for homo treat, taming r in - client taught homo treatnK"\ Scientific Face Massage, astounding mo °u s after one course,, with thorough results aue sham p oo ing-Electroly S i 9 lesson, Ai «• , . m i n i ess V Ilmr-wnrlt, (permanent Nnt}lral Hair « ve jy quitches, etc. Hair-dressing tauzlit. *r Tciiring Personal attentim. Strictly Mft «Sul 'Miss Milsom, King's Chamberf Wellington. Telephone^*