SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1787, 27 June 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Maryborough. The marriage took place on Wednesday, in the ifoman Catholic Church, Martinborough, of Miss Campbell, eldest daughter of Mr. S. Campbell, of Stouej Creek, and Mr. Sievers, of Carterton. The Eev. Father Bowo conductcd tho ccremony, and Miss Sievers played the Wedding March as tho brida and bridegroom left the church. Mi9s Jean Campbell was bridesmaid, and Mr. Anderson, of Masterton, best man. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, woro a gown of cream charmcuse, draped with lace, and a veil, with a wreath, of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid wore a gown of champagne-coloured cloth, and beaver hat with pink ostrich feather. Opening of Parliament. Tho opening of Parliament, which took place by Commission yesterday afternoon, was shorn of all its picturesque elements. Although many people gathered in the Parliamentary grounds, eonie of them at an early hour, there was nothing to no Governor, no military people in uniform, no band to play, nothing savo tho arrival by ones and twos and threes of tho inconspicuous, hard-working, or liardtalking legislators. Tho proceedings in tho House were equally subdued, naturally so in view ot tho special circumstances that had recently arisen in tho death of the late Speaker, Sir Arthur Guinness, The election of Mr. Lang to tho vacant position was an interesting ceremony, very brief, but for all that with a distinctly improssivo note about it. The highest position that tho House cau offer carries with it responsibilities and high traditions, and this the nowly-appointed Speaker felt. Tho cetomony over, Parliament was adjourned till this afternoon, when the moro picturesquo elements attendant upon ; tho reading of tho Speech from tho Throne will bo in ovklenoe. In the reassembling of Parliamentary members there is always visible a very pleasant comaraderies. something of the same 6pirit that is found in a. large important school where no matter how temperaments and methods may differ, all ore there for a definite aim, a common purpose. Mts. and Miss Massoy were among the visitors on the floor of the House, and also Mrs. Herdman, Mrs. Pomaro, and others.

Siren Ladies' Hockey Dance. The annual dance of the Siren ladies' Hockey Club was held in the Oriental Bay Kiosk on Wednesday evening. All tho conditions were present to make the evening thoroughly (successful—a good floor, good music, and plenty of partners— and, needless to say, the flying hours were mado ithe most of. The decorations, of lycopodium and crossed hockoy sticks, tied with red ribbon, were effective, and provision had been made for the comfort of tho chaperones. Mrs. F. St. 13. Ksher, in black, 11x9. C. J. Lockwood, also in black, and Mrs. Chapman, in white satin, filled this important rolo. Tho committee consisted of Miss A. Pulton, wearing grey silk; Miss Bromley, in white; Miss M. Lcddy, white crepe de chine, with pearl embroideries; Mis 3 N. Brown, white silk, with silver embroideries; Miss D. Harvey, black velvet, with crystal trimming; and Miss G. Williams (secretary), yellow chaxmeuse, veiled with ninon; and Messrs. A'. M. Salek, M. Luckie, A. M'Gill, W. J. Organ, and 0. H. Benge.

Women's Work In the.Royal Academy. Of women's work, this year's Academy opened in London last month, gave some notable examples (writes "Alien" in the "Otago Witness"). Miss Laura Knight has a large and brilliant canvas, l'he Picnic." Mrs. Suynierton has a strong and tins work representing a boy on boraback, riding over a hill-top, with a background of sky. Miss Hilda learon lias "iUklsuminerr" and "Undor the" Chns, seaside studies with figures. ' The Optimist," by Jliss Ursula Wood, is a cmld who, left alone, is absorbed in its own nlav. Miss Mora Doid, Una Hook, Ruth Hollingworth, Flora Wills, Mary Donaldson, Miss Edith Kemp-Welch, Miss B«tha Bunt, Miss Hope Joseph, Miss Annie Airy, Miss Jessie Lawson, Mrs. \oung Hunter aro either represented by pictures or sculptures. Miss Gertrude Knoblauch s bronze fltatuet of Florauce Nightingale is to be placttl in a niche in tho house she oocuipied for so long. The bronze figuer of her imsband, dono by Lady Scott, widow of the l)rave explorer, is attracting much attention. It represents Captain bcott in naval uniform.

Miss Sweetland (Sydney) is visiting her sister, Mrs. Royd Garlick. Mrs. Peat has returned to Wellington from her visit to Wanganui. Mrs. Sidey has arrived in WeUington from the south, and is staying with Mr. Sidey, M.P., at Caulfield House. Mrs. J. Barton (Heretaunga) leaves early next week for Napier, where she intends to 6tay. for somo weeks. Miss Mary Proctor leaves Wellington to-day for Sydney. Mrs. D. Buick (Palmerston North) is staying with her daughter at Kelburne.

The opcuing of Parliament has, of course, brought members and their wives into town from all parts of the Dominion. Among tho southern arrivals are: Mr. Nosworthv, M.P., and Mrs. Nosworthy, Mr. Scott, M.P., and Mrs. Scott, Mr. Statliam, M.P., and Mrs. Statham, Mr. Lee, M.l'., and Mrs. Lee. Mrs. Pomare, wife of the Hon. Dr. Pomare, has come from Taranaki, and from Oroua havo arrived Mr. Guthrie, M.P., and Mrs. Guthrio. Miss Una Carter's cookery lesson on Wednesday morning, given in her rooms in Willis'Street, dealt with entrees, (ish dishes and gnlautics. Of particular interest ivns the fish and uyster entree, Aiul MRs Carter demonstrated liow a caso could be made out of breadcrumbs and a roll of butter by frying them in boiling fat. and yet keeping tho roll of butter whole. In Miss Carter's methods nothing is wasted, and some of her pupils, who used to think cooking most uninteresting, are now taking a keen pleasure in their lessons. Ladies troubled with hair are advised to read Mrs. Holleston s advertisement on the subject.*

What Women Did in the Federal Elections. The following is extracted, from a letter received by a Wellington resident from Mrs. A. C. Orchard, of this city, who is at present in Hobait, Xasmnn.i, where she nas been engaged on political work in connection with the recent Federal election;— "Well, the election is over, and ouch ail eloctioni If anything made a strict Conservative of a good Liberal it would be working in two elections, as I have done lately, agoinst a Socialistic party. I was working day after day for nine weeks, canvassing mid organising, and every night a meeting somewhere. Tho women of the Tnsmanmn liberal League are perfect Britons—they did all the work—the men helped a little Konietimcj, but, you know, it lias been proved that when women get into political harness, as thev do now in Australia, they do not shirk the collar. There were sonic splendid platform speakers amongst them. On election day, polling was from 8 a.m. io 8 p.m. Didn't wo work! 1 left home at 7.30 to take up a position, at the Town Hall, and had a roving commission for tho day. At those elections the Referenda questions, put before the public for the second time, were voted upon. Thank goodness for Australia that they were turned down. On the division we lost the seat for representative, but we I won with three Senators. For Tasmania we returned five out of eight to go to tho Federal House. When I return to Now Zealand, never expect me to wear a red ribbon again. The Lubour party here wear red, lead dogs about with red coats on, and so on. • I "Amongst others speakfng here, we hud Mr. Joseph Cook, who is' a very clever orator, although, at first his hearers are inclined to think he is going to bo 'dr.).' Later they get quite a delightful surprise. Mr. Andrew Fisher also spoke, but hu has not a very good delivery. Wo always .had to have representatives ol the police at our meetings. a 9 our opponents were wont to congregate, and try and break them up. At first, it was disgraceful, but, after we took the matter seriously, and had tho offenders ejected when they persisted, wo managed to have glorious meetings. Tho Liberal party gained in their percentage of votes right through, but I expect there will be another Australian election in the near future, as the parties aro too evenly balanced."

Thfl Overseas Women's Suffrage Union. Miss Newcombe, who visited Wellington a short tame back in connection with; tho Women's Suffrage Union of the British Dominions Overseas, writes on Juno 1G as follows:— "The idea of a. Woman' Suffrage Union of tho British Dominions Overseas, which originated in New Zealand in March last, haa met with ready and enthusiastic approval from very many women of different political sympathies in Australia. An invitaaon has now been sent to the loaders of tho Suffrage Societies in South Africa and Canada, _ inviting the cooperation of these sooieties in the format establishment of this union. Tho news has been communicated to tho London Woman. Suffrage press, and replies «x----pressing recognition of the sagnineanoe of tlie stop in tho progress of the women's movement aro now beginning to arrive. Tho outline echome for this political union among tho women of Greatel Britain has been sent to, the president ot tho International Woman Suffrage Alliance, who will announce the news officially to the great congress which is held' this woek in tho ancient city of Budapest, Hungary. Many suggestions have reached tho lion, secretary concerning the work of the union, all of which are noted for future discussion.

An "at home" is being held by members of tho Wellington branch of the N.Z.T.N.A. on Wednesday. July 9, to celebrate the formal opening of the now Nurses' Club (Kensington by her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool. This "at home" will really take the form of an "elephant tea," and those who have "white elephants," in tho way of small articles for which they have but little use, may bring or sond them to the tea, with the price attached. In this way each ono present will havo an excellent opportunity of buying someone else's "white elephant." _ Even books, on this occasion, may be included in the tribe. Tho proceeds of the sale will be devoted to tho furnishing of tho club, which is a residential one.

Out Masterton correspondent writes that at St. Matthew's Church on Wednesday, Mr. William Eosson, eldest son of Mr. J. A. Rosson, of Wellington, was married to Miss Edith lsaliel Pinkey, daughter of Mr. V. Pinkey. of this town. The Misses Dora and Annie Pinkey and Hilda, Rosson were bridesmaids, Mr. K Truscott was best man, and Mr. J. Pinkey groomsman. Tlie ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Watson.

Miss Dora Judson, who has been connected with the Nelson School of Music for a' number of years past, has accepted an appointment at tho Conservatormm of Musio in Calcutta. Mr. and Mrs. E. Turnbull (Napier) have been visiting Mrs. G, Turnbull in Dunedin. Miss Milsom desires to bring'under tho notice of ladies and gentlemen the very latest methods and preparations for hair and face treatments. Guaranteed cure for Alopecia, Areata (or bald spots), Genuine treatment of the scalp for oily, dry, perished, grey and falling hair. Positive cure for Dnudruff and Irritation. Writo for Miss Milsom's book (free), containing full instructions for home treatment. Everv client taught home treatment. Scientific Pace Massage, astounding results after ono courso, with thorough lesson, Jil Is. • Shampooing—Electrolysis (permanent and painless). Hair-work, every description, latest Natural Hair Pads, Switches, etc. Hair-dressing taught. Manicuring. Personal attention. Strictly confidential. Miss Milsom, King's Chambers. Wellington. Telephone &14.*