SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1806, 19 July 1913, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. T. Evans, of Rawhiti Road, Epsom, who formerly lived at Nihotupu, have just celebrated their golden wedding. There was a large gathering of friends and relations at the Onieihunga Tea Kiosk, to congratulate Mr. and Mrs, Evans, who havo lived in Auckland since 1884. "After tea, thpro was a musical programme, and a most onjoyable evening was spent. Thena are three sons and two daughters, all residing in the districtMrs. H. Bowgen, of Onehunga; Mr. H. H. Evans, Bell.e Vue Road; Mr. W. Evans, Halston Road; Miss J. 'Evans, Curran Street, and Mr. J. Evans, who resides with the old people. Wanganui Wedding. The marriage took place on Wednesday, in Trinity Methodist Church, Wanganui, of Miss Laurie Alice Hodges, eldest daughter of Mr. J. H. Hodges, of Kapanui, to Mr. J. Dobson, third son of Mr. J. 0. Dobson, of Kai Iwi. The Hfcv. J. A. Luxford performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, woro a gown of white satin, with paarl and crystal embroideries, and a veil fastened with orange-blossoms. S'ho carried a bridal bouquet of white flowers. Thie bridesmaids were the Misses Ada Hodges, N. Knudson, and 'Jennie Dobson, 'and all wore palo apricot charmeuse gowns, trimmed with lace and Juliet caps. Their bouquets mere of jonquils and,freesias. Mr. J. Bartlott, of Hawera, was the best man, and Mr. K. Wray, of Gonville, the groomsman. Later, the bride .travelled in. a navy tailored costumo and white bat with lanoer plumes, together with a set of furs, a gift from her njother. City Council Staff; Ball. The Town Hall was the scene of still further gaiety last evening, when the annua! ball of the staff of the Wellington City Council was held. Many people were present, the floor if anything being quite crowded for 'dancings All tho decorations from tho Rcioing Club 1 ball, held this preious night, were left untouched,. and the large hall, with the pretty frocks worn by many of the dancers, was full of delightful colour effects. The only change was that each alcove was placarded with the name of a suburb. Among those present were the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) and the Mayoress, tho latter wearing a gown of green charmeuse, with an overdress of beaded black net; Miss Luke wore black velvet and point lace; Mrs. A. L. Herdman wore brown satin, with CTeam lace. Tho Hon. l'\ M. 13. Fisher and Mrs. Fisher W<ro present in the hall, the latter in a gown of black charmeuise, with pearl embroidered white net and Oriental embroideries. Among the councillors were Mr. M. Luckie, Mr. Buddie, Mr. Tlioimlson, Mr. Barber, Mr. Wright Mr. L. M'Kenzie, Mr. Hislop, also Mr. Morton, city engineer, and Mr. O'Shea. A debutante ot the evening was Miss Turnbull, who woro white satin with Indian lace. Also to be 6een wene Mrs. Buddie, wearing black and white striped ninon, over satin, with a deep border, of hand-painted flowers; Mrs. L. M'Kenzie, white satin and laas; Mrs. Wright, black frock; Mrs. O'Shea, vuoux rose, with overdreßS of cream lace; Mrs, Barber, white and black silk, with ninon ovordres9, and a purple orchid at tho waist; Miss Luckie, geranium satin, with overdress of black lace and ninon; Mrs. Morton, cherry coloured ninon and satin; Mrs. Fletcher, gyey brocade, draped with soft gray satin; Mrs. Cohen, emerald green satin and ninon; Mrs, Cane, white satin, with overdress of cherry coloured ninon, with a mauive sash; Mrs. Sexton, black satin and jet; Mrs. Taplin, black satin and ninon overdress; Miss Smith, white ' patin, with gold beaded net overdress; Miss Todd (Wanganui), black charmeuse, with pearl embroidered black ninon overdress; Mrs. Bruco, royal blue embossed velvet; Miss Bruce, white satin and ninon; Miss Besant, white' charmeuse, with ninon and laco overdress, finished with touches of blue; Miss Sexton, white satin, veiled with ivhito ninon, and a draped owrdress of lemon ninon, trammed with laco; Miss Gundv (Featlierston), blue charmeuse, with pearly embroideries; Miss Ballinger,-pale green satin; Miss Stanford, wrnte satin and ninon, with pearl (embroideries; Miss Townsend, mauve velvet; Mrs. Walker, black velvet with sliort panelled tunic of cream lace; Miss Mallard, palest pink, with sash of! views, rose; Miss Ellison, lemon silk, with lace; Miss Turner, mauve silk frock: Miss Sievwright, black Velvet; Miss GiU, purple ninon; Miss Wallace, royal blue, eatin, with gold overdress; Miss Burr, old gold satin; Miss Roskrugo, deep yellow satin, Miss Jensen, pale blue satin; Miss Sh«"dan, dull saxo blue fiierrard, palo yellow frock; Miss Sheriff, tangerine satin; Miss.S. Moyes, rpya blue ninon over cerise satin; Miss M. Moyes, emerald green; Miss Rothenberg, floral ninon' Mrs. Sim, black velvet and jet omSries; Mrs. P. Brandon, bluo satin. Tim encasement is announced of Miss I>. M'Nutt of tho nursing staff of the Napier Hospital, daußhtcr cf Mr, Franik M'Nutt, of "Tliomlea," Onga Onga, Hawke's Bay, to Mr. Andrew Peterson, of Napier, son of Captain Petersen, Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter, of Dannevirke, are visiting Wellington. The conveners of the handkerchief and d'oyley stall at the bazaar in aid of tho Boys Institute—Mesdamcs G. Christie, W/T. J. Morton and S. Horner—nro holding a gift tea in Messrs. 0. Begg's showroom on Saturday, July 2Gth, from three to five in tho afternoon. Nurses M'Lean and Millar left bV the Tahiti yesterday for Rarotonga where they intend spending a holiday. Miss Matliiasi has been appointed lady attendant at/the Auckland Dental Hospital. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool lias consented to bo present at the' "gift afternoon" to be hold on July 30, in St. Peter's Schoolroom. Tho oftornoon is in conneotion with tho plain and fancy stall that is now boing organised as one of till? attractions of tho Boys' Institute pageant. Ladies are advised to scan Mrs. Rolleston's Scale of Charges for Hairdressing and Massage, which appears elsewhere on this page. Advice on all Hair and Complexion matters is given gratis.*

Victoria Loague Exocutivo. A meeting of tho Executive Coimmttoo of tho Wellington. Victoria League took place at Mies Coates's residence. There were present Miss Coatos (in the chair), Mrs. Eniikinc Brown, Mrs. Luke, and Mrs, Chatfield. An interesting letter irom Miss Talbot, the London secretary, desoribed tho plans for tho central conference to be hold ioi London next year. Iho specific subjects aro: "Housing".find Care of Child Life." A complete timetable was also sent, with the time and 6paco for each subject. On tho first day the subject is "Town. Planning and City Life, with an opening address by the chairman, Mr. Ilenry Vivian, Papers from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain are to bo read. The second day tho discussion is on "Infancy and Health," with papers from South Africa, Ac\y Zealand, Great Britain, and Canada, with speakers from nursery; schools, St Paucras School for Mothers, and from tho Health Society. Then fol* lows a disoussion on "The School Child," with speakers from school clinics and f<mi m *«»*uinptivo school. Tho next day 1 Ihe Child as a Wage-Earner" will bo considered. Lord Robert Cecil will speak, it was decided to ask the medical members of tho Victoria League Council to kindly contribute papers for 6uch an interesting and thoroughly useful occasion, as no doubt the point of view from Now Zealand would bo interesting and helpful, Mr. Hallam, editor of tho "Monthly Notes," wrote with much approval of the work sent Home by the "Our Girla" branch, and inviting them to send pooma pn "Captain Oates, a, very gallant gentle-. man." A number of letters were read' from our back-blocks friends, and also from tho crew of H.M.S. New Zealand, with thanks for parcels of books and magazines, and some with requests for ' "more," liko Oliver Twist. The Settlers' Welcome Society sent several introductions, and the secretary reported that w rangemonts had been made for meeting ond welcoming tho various members of the league. Tho London "Daily Graphic'' ■ is' giving tho league a Saturday oolu.mn ( ■which they regard as a great benefit. The hon. secretary hopes to send 6omo mors ' parcels of books and magazines away next week, and would bo very glad of some moro contributions, to bo sent to the Pionoer Club, as the .supply does not equal the demand at present. During tha wet weather, country settlers are particularly glad of literature. A motion was Eissed, at tho instance of Mrs. J. P. uke, expressing great regret at tho death of Mrs. Grace, who was the first president of tho leaguo in Wellington. It was seoondod by Mrs. Rankine Brown, A Farewell Tea. A farewell tea was. given yesterday b>' Mrs. Kreeft at her residence, Kolburne, for Mrs. Gibbons, who is leaving _ Wellington shortly to take up lior residcnca in tho neighbourhood of To Aroha, Auckland. Two clover competitions dealing with books and advertisements, tho latter represented by water-colour drawings by the hostess, gave great entertainment, and wore won by Mrs. Hervey (for the book competition) and Mrs. Reeves (advertisements). Tho drawing-room had been decorated with quantities of laburnum and cherry blossom. Mrs. Kreeft wore ai gown of black velvet, and Mrs. Gibbons was in black with yoke and sleeves of ' tucked clnlfon. A charming present given ' to Mrs. Gibbons by her hostess was an ' autograph book, with a painted hand or cards, with the Christian name of tho recipient painted in the oentro of the ace of hearts. All the guests inscribed their names in tho book, Women and Children's Health. A meeting of tho Socioty for the Health' of Women and Children was held at the rooms, 88 Vivian Street, yesterday. Mrs. Algar Williams occupiod the chair. Tha ladies present .were:., Lady., Stout. Most dames Fitchett,'Ward K Chapman,nM'Lc(ui; ' M'Vicar,'Misses'Cablo and M'Lellan and Stewart. Apologies wcro received from Lady Gibbes, Me3dames Coull, Birkott, Ponsonby, W. I\ Massey, Mrs. Gordon Reid. Visitors to the meeting from other, branches were: Mrs. T. B. Siaoy and Mrs. Studholme. The account of the halfyearly conference was read and discussed, and showed tho keen interest in, ai)d progress of, the work. Tho nurses' report for the fortnight was 15 new cases, and 170 visits to the rooms. It was decided to hold a "Plunkct Saturday," and liberal offers of lielp have already oopie to hand. Feilding Notes. Mrs. Atkinson gave a very enjoyable bridge party on Friday afternoon. The rooms were fillod with artistically arranged flowers, and the afternoon tea was dolicious. Among tins guests wero Mesdamea Guthrie, Carr, Porter, Balliday, Long, Walker, Stewart, Roberts, Horrocks, Barton, Innos-Jones, Blaxall, Gorton, Evans, and many olliors. Mrs. Guthrie and Mrs, Carr wore the successful players. Mrs. Gillespie has gone to Wellington, Mrs. Whosler is in Wanganud. Miss Dillon has gone to To ICuiti. Mrs. Miles has returned from Christ*' church. Mrs. Francis (To Ifuiti) is staying in town with Mrs. Walpolo. Mrs. Fitzherbert is staying in Welling-* ton. , Miss Horrocks (Auckland) is staying with Mrs. L. Horrocks. Mrs. Symons is staying with friends in town. Mrs. Binna lias returned from Christ? ohurcli, Tlijeiia was a large and appreciative audience at the Drill Hall on .Friday night, when Tho Butterflies gave a most enjoyable entertainment. Among those present were Mlcedames Richmond, Revmgtoiu Jones, Burnett, Barton, Miles, Haggitt,' Walker, Gorton, Shannon, and many; others. . Miss Oorrie is staying with Mrs. Prior, Among some interesting articles for women in the July issue of "Every Lady's Journal" there oro three of a personal character that 1 few women wjll pass by. These cover an interesting talk with Adeline Genee, tho famous dancer, on dancing as an art; an amusing and original talk with Clariv Butt and lier husband about Australasian peoplo and audiences; and a cliat with Lindsay Russell, tho Australian girl who went to London and made ratter a sensation with 'her' volume, "Smouldering Fires." Among many interesting things, Madame Gonee says: "As a physical exercise for girls, there is nothing to surpass dancing. Scro how soon it yields good results in their deportment. But 08 a career—well, I could not advise it unless they possess good health, a natural love of dancing, and readiness to work for a long time. Natural physical gifts are, of course, accessary. fho aspirant, for ■ oxample, must own n 'dancer's foot, with a lijgh instop, and must be well made. But while, the current issuo of "Every Lady's Journal" includes these illustrated avticlcs, its strong note is "Saving Money. • Such articles appear as "How to Slake a Comfortable Dressing Gown, Money from Pickles and Preserves," "Reducing tho Cost of Living," "To Make a New Cosy in Linen and Crochet, Up-to-Datertess in the Kitelien," "Housewives. Problems," "Children's Lunches on Cold Days," etc. In addition, there are several stories, fifty fashionable winter designs, and four free patterns aro enclosed willt tho issue. '