SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1775, 13 June 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Masterton .Wedding, Our Masterton correspondent writes that a pretty wedding took place at St. Matthew's Church on Wednesday, when Mr. Thomas Durry, son of Mr. T. Durry, of Invercargill, was married to Miss Ruby Myrtle Bishop, eldest daughter of Mr. W. Bishop, ot Palmerston North. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Watson. The bridesmaids wore Misses Hazel, Margaret, and Florrio Bishop, sisters of the bride. Mr. J. Jackson, of Palmerston .North, was be&t man, and Mr. W. Bishop groomsman. A Oannevlrke Wedding. On Wednesday at St. John's Church, Dannevirlse, the marriage took place of Miss Edith Chadwick, youngeot daugntor of Mrs. Chadwick, Dannevirko, and Mr. Herbert Hewitt, late of Otane, but now of Hastings. Tho ceremony was pelformed by tho Rev. E. Robertshawe. i'h« bndo, who was given away by her brothel, Mr. Kulph Chadwick, wore a gown of cream crepe de chine, trimmed with point applique, and a veil fasloued with a wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Dorothy Hewitt, sister of tho bridegroom, was bridesmaid, and wore a gown of blue charmeuse, veiled with pink ninon. Mr. S. I l '. Brandon, of Waipukurau, was best man.

The wedding breakfast was afterwards held in the residence of the bride's mother in Albert Street. Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt, the latter wearing a travelling costume of grey sponge cloth, with black hat trimmed with plumes, lotl by motor-car for Wellington, en route for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent. A Greytown Wedding. Our Greytown correspondent writes tl at tho marriage took place at Greytown on Wednesday of Miss Amy Victoria Smith, second daughter of Mr. H. S. Snnth, an old resident of 'Greytown, and Mr. William James Futcher, second eon o f the late Mr. Henry Futcher, of Pahiatun. Tlvs bride, who was given away by bcr fathet, wore* n gown of chiffon 'aifetas, with a veil that was presented her by her sister, Mrs. A. M. King. Miss Pearl Smith (niece of the bride) and Miss Vera Kulisbury (cousin) wero bridesmaids, and wore grfcy velvet frocks and grey velvet liats, trimmed with clusters of pink roses. Mr. Lystcr was best man, Reception on H.M.S. New Zealand, Yesterday afternoon Captain Halsey and tho officers of H.M.S. 'New Zealand held a reception on the battleship, a very large number of guests being present. Awnings screened the deck overhead, and everywhere were flags and devices formed by weapons of war, the whole lit up by numbers of electrio lights. After they had been received by Captain Halsey and Mrs. North, the visitors passed on and were free to wander about wherever they wished, either under the guidance of officers or elso under that of some of tho sailors, told off for the purpose. The ship's band played delightfully all tho afternoon. A covercd-in passageway had been erected from the battleship to one of tho woolsheds, where on the upstairs floor was tho tea-room, decorated and transformed from its everyday appearance by the use of flags, and with numbers of small tables decked with flowers.

Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool was present at tho reception. Also included in the Government House party wero Miss Foljambe, and Lieutenant and Miss Rhodes, from Christchurch. With tho naval uniforms of the hosts and those worn by many military officers present, tho gathering did not lack colour, especially against tho background of flags. An unfailing source, of interest to overyono who visits the warship are the great guns, and on this, as on every other oocasion, they each had their throng of keen spectators of the working of their, marvellous maohinery.

Among those present were the Primo Minister and Mrs. Massey, the Hon. James Allen, the Hon. W. Eraser and Miss Frarer, tho Hon. H. D. Bell, Mrs. Bell, and tho Misses Bell, Mrs. F. M. B. Hsher, Lady Stout and Miss Stout, General Godley and Mrs. Godley, tho Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) and Mrs. Luke, Colonel Heard and Mrs. Heard, Mr. and jlrs. Percy Macasssy, Mr. and Mrs. Balcombe Brown, the Rev. A. M. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson, Major Ritchie (Dunedin), Mrs. Larnach, the Misses Brandon, Mr. A. Pearce, tho Misses Pparoe, Miss Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. B. Wilson and Miss Dora Wilson, Mrs. and .Miss Didsbury, Miss M'Dougall, Mr., Mrs., and Miss Moss, Mrs.'T. Young, Mrs. C. Izard, Mrs. Boyle (Christchurch) and Mis 3 Boyle, Mi\ and Mrs. Algar Williams, Miss Anson, Colonel Logan (Auckland), Miss Burns (Christchurch), Miss Nathan (Auckland), Mrs, and Miss Bwen, Mr. Ewon, Mrs. and Miss Litchfield, Mr. ond Mrs. Field and Miss Field, Colonel Bauchop, Major and Mrs. Hughes, Captain Estcourt, Mrs. F. Luckie, Mr. and Jlrs. Tripii, Miss Pigeon, Mrs. MacEwan, Mrs. S Mackenzie, the Misses Miles, Mrs. and Miss Seaton, Mrs. D. Robertson, Mrs. Trigga, Mrs. Morris, Dr. and Mrs. Young, Miss Cruickshank, Mr. and Jlrs. Hamilton ond Miss Hamilton, Dr. Marchant, Mr. Tolhurst, Mr. and Mrs. Corliss, Mr. and Jlrs. Cecil Palmer, Jliss Skerrett, Miss E. Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Peacock, Mrs. Howden, Miss Turton, Dr. Knight, Jliss E. Russell, Dr. and Mrs. Fell, Jlr. and Mrs. Mackenzie and Miss Mackenzie. Mrs. A. Crawford, Dr. Anderson, Mrs. J. Tripe, Mrs. Tringham, Mrs. and Miss Ward, Jlr. and Jlrs. Allport, Jlrs, ond Miss Bristow, Jfiss Focke, Jliss D'Oyley, Colonel and Mrs. Purdy, Jliss Purdy, Jliss Otterson, Jliss Turner and many others.

Tho Castlecliff Girls' Peace Scouts gave nil entertainment at Eastown last evening, tho loading feature of which was the cantata "The Rose of Joy." Mr. Melvillo provided the scenery, and Mrs. Mower was the pianist. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Marjoric W. Jlonaghan, only daughter of Jlrs. Edward Jlonaghan, of ICarori, to Jlr. Robert M. Stinley, eldest son of Jlr. and Mrs. Ernest Sunley, also of ICarori. "The Jfansions" guests have issued invitations for a dance to bo held in St. Peter's Schoolroom, Ghuznce Street, on Juno ID. A small dance was given by Mrs. Riddiford at the Hutt last evening. Miss Nathan (Auckland) is visiting Wellington. A proved euro for Dandruff is fonud iu Virginian Hair and Scalp Food. Mrs. Rolleston recommends this remedy, which has become remarkaby popular.*

A Napier Wedding. A wedding in which a considerable amount of interest was taken took plaoe at St, Paul's Church, Napier, on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Ada Walkor, youngest daughter of Mr. Malcolm Walker, of Cameron Road, was married to Mr. W. P. Coop, sheopfarmer, of Opoutama, Gisliorne. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J. A. Asber. Miss Jessie Walker acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. Goo. Coop aa test man. Wanganui Branch of the Women's Reform League; On Wednesday afternoon the Wanganui branch of the Women's Reform League held their monthly meeting, about 60 members being present. Mrs, Liffiton provided. Koutinu business was transacted, and letters were read from lifrs, Darling (secretary of the Wellington Women's Branch), and from Airs, von Stunner, of Auckland. Both contained useful information, and outlined what .was being accomplished in their respective cities by the league, After swno discussion, it was decided that a . ocial should be held in Wanganui about July 23. An interesting address was given by Mts. J. D. Mackenzie, entitled ''Looking Backward," and Miss Cruickshank, of the Girls' College, spoke on "Woman's Outlook." Tea was afterwards handed round, and music contributed by various members. Acknowledgment. Tho matron of the hospital desires to acknowledge the following gifts;—Paperailr. Newingham, Mr. Baillie. FlowersMrs. Coverdale, Mr. Baillie, Miss Copeland (Lower Hutt). Toys—Mrs. Fraser's children and Mollie Reade. Books— W.C.T.U., Mrs. Hunter, Z. Branch. Children's clothes—Mrs. Pickering. Illustrated papers and magazines—Mrs. Freetli, Mrs. Taylor, Miss Grevillo. Feilding Notes. A most enjoyable kitchen tea was given by Mrs. Tuirnbull for Miss Johnston, who is to bo married shortly to Mr. Luxmore. Among those present were Mesdames Luxmore, Fry, Gillespie, Willis, Horrocks, Roberts, Haggitt, Woollams, and many others. The Bridge Club held their meeting at Mrs. Gillespie's on Wednesday. Amongst those playing were Mesdames Gillespie, Willis, Miles, Roberts, Horrocks, Wheeler, ELalliday, Atkinson, and others. There was a largo number of ladies playing golf on Saturday, when tho usual monthly medal match was played. Mrs, Miles proved to be the winner, and Mrs. Tingey cam© second. Miss O'Halloran provided afternoon tea. Among those playing were Mesdames Haggitt, Miles, Tingey, Misses O'Halloran, Kirton, Wyatt, Hare, Bailey, and others. Mrs. Carty gave a small farewell tea for Miss Hill.

Mrs. Snodgrass (Wcstport) is staying with Mrs. Blaxall. Mrs, Jl'Allum and family left on Tuesday for New Plymouth. Sirs. L. Gorton litis Bono to Wellington. Mrs. Hcrdman has acoompanied the Hon. A. L. Herdman to Groymouth. Mrs. Houghton (Auckland) is the gneet of Mrs. T. Ward, the Terrace, Mr. and Mrs. Groalish leave for Sydney to-day. Mrs. Samuel Brown left Wellington yesterday by the Athenio for England. Charge Nurses G. Davidson and L. Hudson havo resigned their positions at tho Wellington Hospital. The resignations were accepted with regret at yesterday's meeting of tho Hospital-Commit-tee.