SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1776, 14 June 1913, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Nelson Wedding. The marriage took place at the Baptist Church, kelson, of Miss B. Calder, second daughter of Air. and Mrs. J. M. Calder, n » r • Joseph" L. Harris, also oi Aolsod. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of cashmK?ro de soi, trimmed with Maltese lace and pearls, and a veil fastened with a coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a. shower bouxjuet of white roses find maidenhair fern, tho gift of the bridegroom's aunt, Miss Gilbert. Tho bridesmaids were Miss Fathers (of Wellington), cousin of tho bride, and Miss L. Bennett, both of whom wore white silk frocks, and carried bouquets of palo pink roses and maidenhair fern. Mr. Frank Armstrong, of Akaroa, was the best man, and Mr. Harold Kidson, of Blenheim, groomsman. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of tho bride's parents, Willow Bank Avenue. Tho Rev, W. B. Lambert performed tho ceremony. Wedding at Levin. ' .Tho marriage took place at Levin on Wednesday of Miss Harriet Bell, daughter of Mr. George Bell, an ex-resident of Otaki, and Mr. William Waters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Waters, of Wellington. Tho bride wore a cinnamon bixiwn costume, with a felt white hat, and carried a prayer* book, tho gift of tho bridegroom. Miss Maud Bell was bridesmaid, and was dressed in' a blue grey costume, and black beaver hat, "with violets. Both bride and bridesmaid woro their gifts from the bridegroom. Mr. Howard Bell was best man, and the ceremony was performed by tho Kov. H. T. Stealey,. M.A.. After tho ceremony Mr. and Jlrs. Waters motored to Mangaweka, their future homo. District Nursing Guild of St. John. Tho committee of tho District Nursing Guild has appointed Nurso li. Walton to work in conjunction with; Nurse Macandrow among tho sick poor of Wellington, in their own homes. Nurss Walton has had experience in England as well as/in tho Dominion. Tho salaries of tho nurses are prodded for by a fund specially invested for tho purpose, but tho committee depend on public subscriptions to -provide comforts, ined-.cine, medical "'requisites, etc., for the p&tients. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool is patroness. It may bo necessary' later on for tho guild to appoint twe more district nurses to work at South Wellington and Petone, and the charitably inclined- have an excellent opportunity to help the sick poor by according to their means such financial aid as'to:make tho aim indicated an accomplished fact.

Farewelling Dr. and Mrs. Couzens. On Thursday evening last a highly successful gathering was held in Fuliford's Hall, Brooklyn, by tho many friends of Dr. and Mrs. Couzens, who assembled to bid them farewell prior to their departure for England. Tho function took tho form of a concert and dance. Musical items were contributed by Mesdames D, Kennedy and A. Fortune (songs), Miss Malcolm (violin solo), and Messrs. W. Goudio, A. Fortune, and S. Rankin, (songs). Little Joyce Couzons delighted tho spectators with a number of pretty dances. During tho evening Mr. J. B. Hopkirk expressed in a brief speech tho regret felt by all at tho departure of Dr. and Mrs. Couzons, and tho esteem in ivliich they were held on account of their many good qualities. On behalf of those present, Mr. Itopkirk then presented Dr. Couzens with a travelling rug, and Sirs. Couzens with a gold bangle. Dancing was kept up until midnight, and tho evening terminated with the singing of "Auld Lang Sync."

Valuablo services in organising tlio function were rendered by a committee of Indies, consisting of Mesdames Bnrr, ITopkirk, Kennedy, Eggie, Hopkinson, Galbraith, Aulin, and Brown. Dance music was supplied by Mesdames Chapman, Malcolm and Fortune. Protection of Women, A meeting of tho Society for tlio Protection of Women and Children was held on Friday afternoon, Mrs. W. A. Evans (president) presiding. There were present: Lady Stout, Mesdames G. Ponsonby, A. Hoby. D. M'Laren, W. F. Ward, G. Winder, J. K. Glasson, C. It. Izard, and Miss Stewart. Cases that had been investigated wore reported upon, and were being attended to. The following subscriptions were acknowledged with thanks:—Mr. M. Myers, 10s.; Mr. G. Allport, 10s.; Dr. Hay, 10s.; Mrs. G. Ponsonby, 10s.; Mr. A. Gray, 55.; Mr. Penty, 55.; Mrs. ,T. H. Field, 55.; Sirs. Wright, 2s. Gd.; "Adaptability," 2s. 6d.

Mrs. Denniston Cuthbertson (Invorcargill) is visiting Wanganui. Quite a largo number of ladies gathered at tho rosidenco of Mrs. Henry Barnes, Ngaio, on Thursday afternoon at a meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. -Mrs.' Perryman presided, and Mrs. W. A. Evous, of Wellington, gave a very intorasting address on Maori work and life. A collection was taken up in aid of tlio Maori work, and proved the .enthusiasm awakened by tho speaker's words. Mrs. Coleman, of Napier, and Miss Morton are in town and are staying at the Hovai Oak. Mrs. and Miss Marshall, of Tutu Totara, are in town, and aro staving at Miss Malcolm's. Miss Lily MncShnne (Auckland) is tlio guest of Mrs. Butts, Newtown. By tho latest English mail, Miss Ella O'Keilly, of Hastings, writes to .her friends to say that she has now abandoned her intention of coming out to New Zealand before her marriage, which is now to tako place in Dublin in September. •V proved cure for Dandruff is fonud'in Virginian Hair and Scalp Food. Mrs. R.olleston recommends this remedy, which lias becoiuo remarkaby popular.* Miss Milsom desires to bring under tho notice of ladies and gentlemen the very latest methods and uroimrations for hair and face treatments. Guaranteed euro for Alopecia, Areata (or bald spots). Genuine treatment of the scalp for oily dry, perished, grey and falling hair. I'osi' tivo cure for Dandruff and Irritation Write for Miss Milsoin's book (free), containing full instructions for homo treatment. Every client taught homo treatmont. Sciont'.fic l'ace Massago, astounding results after ono course, with thorough lesson, .£1 Is. Shampooing—Electrolysis (permanent and painless), Hair-work evory description, latest Natural Hair Pads, Switches, etc. nair-dressing taught Manicuring. Personal attention. Strictly confidential. Miafl Milsom, King's Cham. J»r6 4 .Wellington, Telcclionq 814*

A Homo for the Bachelor Girl. For some time past frequent applica* lion lias boon made to tho Youug Women s Christian Association for accommodation by girls employed in restaurants ana oilier places which occasion thorn to seek furnished rooms without board, In, view of this need a house has been secured by tiio Young Woinon's Christian Association where this extension works may bo dono in conjunction with its hostel. Repairs and renovations nro now being made and when the furnishing is complete this association hopes to supply tho bachelor girl not only with tho singl'o room sho seeks with facilities for getting her odd meals, but also with a common dining and sitting-room, bright with, the warmth of tho homo touch. In every possible way tho association is aiming at offering girls tho care that tho furnished room she has hitherto been able to find, has lacked. This now houso will mako it possible to spt apart rooms for girls from overseas on their arrival hero, and to provido more accommodation for transient boarders. It stands just opposite tiio l.\\.C.A. Hostel in Macdonald Crescent on a rise which lifts it out of tho C rj a keeps it within easy walking distance. Its large number of airy rooms is expected to help to meet a very real need for girls.

Ambulance Notes. Tho monthly, meeting of tho St. John Ambulance Association was hold at tho rooms, 143 leathers ton Streot, I too wcro present eight members and tho secretary. Tho annual distribution of medallions and certificated will bo mado in tho Sydney Streot Schoolroom on Tuesday evening next. Thl-ee hundred and tmrty-four men and woman, liavo been. 6ucoessful in passing examinations during tho yoar. Mr. J. D. Avery, tho local secretary, has arranged for ono home nursing class to begin on Friday evening at llie Oddfellows' Hall, Lauitoton Quay, and for another to begin on Monday Juno 23, in St. James's Hall, RiddiforJ Street. Tho latter class is expected to be a very largo cue. The lecturcr to both classes will bo Dr. Elizabeth Platts-Millß, Wellington South hopes to keep up its ro< putation for having no failures. Although it is a mew district branch of tho association, yet it has never offered pupils for two first aid classes since tho beginning of December last, and lias been Buocessful in that not only has every candidato passed, but she has also obtained a good percentage of marks. Tho candidates successful at the recent first aid examinations aro:~Mcsdames J. Barclay, E. Ray, M. Cook, J. Fraser, and J. W. Robinson j Misses P. Sinclair, Donaldson, J. H. Turnbull, M. Bennett, 0. Bennett, M. G. Wells, 13. Woodman, M. M. Davidson, E. Lockwood, M. Lockwood, D. Dutton, R, Bock, M. Rawson, B. .Eggera, M. and B. Mitchinson.

On Juno 12 tlio Fifth Regiment Band's second annual social was held, and proved', a great success. In addition to dancing;' musical items were contributed by Messrs. Lanco Jones, M'Naughton, and Bandsmen Culverwell and Webb. Tho accompani-* ments were played by Mr. Wilkinson and Bandsman Culverwell, and tho formes also played tho music for tho dancing, During tho evening Bandmaster M'CornV isli introduced Bandmaster Hawkins, and bandsmen from H.M.S. Now Zealand, who! were present as guests, nud Bundnmster Hawkins, in a/brief specch, thanked his hosts for their courteous wclcome. Hefrcshments were handed round by Miss Ivy Christenson and a number of assistants. Among those present weroi Mrs. l'aterson (cliaporono), wearing a cham* pagno-coloured frock trimmed with black) Miss Shand, white frock, with black over< dress; Miss Shand, black and white gown|l Miss Spearman, cream voile; Mrs. Stuart, grey. Tho committeo responsible for all the arrangements in connection with tho "social" oompris'-'d Bandsmen Culvorwcll, Maco.v, Christenson, 1511iott' f nud Webb (secretary and M.C.). The singing of the National Anthem concluded thß evening.

Tho Girl. v JPea6si Scouts ' 'aro' asked to meet to-day at 1 o'clock sharp at Mrs. Izard's residency Golder's Hill (off Hilt Street), to bo photographed. Uniforms aro to bo worn for tho occasion. Miss Joan Duff (Hawko's Bay) 1 is tUa guest of Mrs. Hadfiokl. To-night in tho YiM.C.A. Gymnasium Hall, a humorous lecture will bo given by tho Key. J. G. Chapman, entitled "Hats, and What's in Them." No doubt thero is a great deal in a hat, but thero ought to bo moro in what's in thorn. Fashions have played great havoc with ; hats, and hats havo been put to various uses. Not only aro they used for lioadgear, but sometimes they aro used for taking up a collection. They will not bo used for this purpose to-night, but a charge of one sliilhug will bo itiado to tho public for admission. This lecture is well known to bo both humorous and entertaining, and is being given in tho interests of tho Young Women's Christioa Association, A danco was given last evening by Cap* lain lTalsey and tho officers of H.M.S. New Zealand on the battleship. About 200 invitations had been issued and close upon that number had been accepted, Tho decorative scheme on board was extremoiy fine. This evening an "At Homo" is being held on board tho New Zealand, from 5.15 to 9 o'clock. -