SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1859, 19 September 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Silver Wedding. , Our Otaki correspondent writes that a silver wedding of more than usual interest was celebrated at their residence, Hautcro Road, Te Horo, recently by Mr. and Mrs. J. Guy. So rue sixty guests wore present. Four generations of tho Guy tarnily, all of wnom were boru in Now Zealand, 1 were present, viz.—Mrs. G-uy, of Wellington (Mr. J. Guy's mother); Mts. G. Duncan (Mr. Guy's daughter); and the latter's daughter (Miss Jean. Duncan). Other relatives wero: Mr. and Mrs. H. Guy and Mr. and Mrs. C. Guy, of Palmerstoii North: and Mr. and Mrs. Crosier Guy, of Nelson. The silver wedding cako was inadei by Mr. S.'Scott, of Wellington, who also made the cake on the occasion of Sir. and Mrs. Guy's marriage, twenty-five years ago. Tho health of Mr. and Mrs. Guy was proposed by tho Rev. I'ctrio, and seconded by Mr. D. Mickell (the oldest resident of tho district), who spoke highly of tho manner in which Mr. and Mrs. Guy assisted at all functions in the district and tho esteem in which they wero held by residents during thoir residence hero. Mr. and Mrs. Guy received many valuable presents to commemorate tho occasion. Tho guests spoilt a most enjoyable and pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Guy were married at Tokorangi, Stanway, 011 September 13, 1888,. tno Rev. Mr. Harris being tho officiating clergyman. Mrs. Guy was the youngest daughter of Mr. Geo.' Millner, of Wellington, and Mr. Gu t v is the eldest son of Mr. Jos. Guy, builder, of Nelson. Wedding in St. Mark's. A very protty wcddiiig took place at St. Mark's .Churoh, Sussex, Square, 011 Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Ethel Rouso, daughter of Mr. F. Rouse, of Wellington, was martied: to Mr. Charles Pavitt, sou of Mr. Thomas Pavitt, of Brougham Street, Wellington'. The .bride, who was , given, away 'by her father, woro a gown of ivory duchess satin beautifully draped andl trained. Her veil was fastened . with orajige blossom,' and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses, freesias, and clematis. The bridesmaids were Miss Gertrude Rouso, sister of the bride, and Miss Phyjlis Spencer, a niece of tho bridegroom. Both wore charming frocks of heliotrope crepe do chine, and protty wlvito hats, and carried bouquets of lupin and maidenhair. Mis 3 Rouse wore a pendant of amethysts, and Miss Spencer one of aquamarines.and pearls, both being gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Austin Pavitt was best man, and Mr. Harold Fox groomsman. As the bridal party left the church, Miss Gladys Watkins, a cousin of the bridegroom, played tho "Wedding March." 'Subsequently a reception was held at the residence of tho bridegroom's mother in Brougham Street, only the immediate relatives and' friends of both. families being present. The bride's going-away dress was a navy bluo tailor-made, worn with a white tagol straw hat. Spring Flowers and Sale of Work. . A Bulb and Spring Flower Show and Salo of Work, in aid of the funds of the Anglican Church, was held on Tuesday and' Wednesday, September 16 and 17, in the Drill Hail, Paliiatua. It was opened by Mr. G. Harold Smith, in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor (Mr. David Crewe). An influential committee had beon preparing for tho gathering for several months past, tho ladies especially having been very energetic. The display of blooms was an attractive one, and reflected credit on local horticulturists. Tho entries of tho cut-bloom sections wore good, and among them were as many as ten and twelve exhibitors in soveral of tho sections, as well as in the decorative and homo industries classes. The principal prize-takers were: Mesdames H. S. Morrison (Ngaturi), James Breeds (Ngaturi), H. M. B. Marshall, A. Nelson (Fori), P. Neilson (Eketahuna), J. D. C. Crewe, N. Cornelius (Mangahao), G. C. Cox (Hiiiemoa), J. P. Findlay, J. Grut, W. Wakoman, Smith (Hamua), Herbert (Paliiatua), P. Hulloch, Dr. Dawson, G. Russell (Paliiatua), Russell/ Graco (Ngaturi), Shckleton, Misses Sinsted (Tane), V. Eddie (Mangahao), A. Burgess, B. Warron, Whibley (Mangahao). Mr. J. D. C. Crewe was tho lion, secretary.

An 'At Home." Mrs. Gladding was the guost of honour at an "at home" which was given by Mrs. Shirtcliffe yesterday afternoon at her residence in Tinakori Road. Greatly to the interest of tho guests, Mrs. Gladding spoke of tho _ way m which her sympathy and. admiration for tho work of the Young "Women's Christian Association had first been aroused Mid of tho way in which its operations had been extended. Miss McLean was another speaker. Mrs. Shirtcliffe woro „ black gown with white lace, and Mrs. Gladding was in wine-coloured velvet with laee and a largo hat with white feathers. Among those who were prosent were: Mrs. Masscy, Mrs. J. P. I,nke, Mrs. A. P. Webster, Miss Birch, Miss Agnes M'Lcan, Miss Coates, Lady Findlay, Lady Hall-Jones, Mrs. Fitcliett, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Salmond, Mrs. Pieken, Mrs. J. Blundell, and very many others.

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Reception at Pioneer Club. Members of the Pioneer Club entertained Miss Frances Hodgkins, the New Zealand artist, at a reception at the Pioneer Club yesterday. The president, Mis. A. It. Atkinson received, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. Miss Batten sang several songs, Miss Belworthy played, and Miss Wallace recited. Bowls of beautiful rhododendrons wero set about tho common room, pink and white in colour with centres of a still deeper shade of pink and, in tho common room where tea was laid, tho tables wero arranged with spring ilowers. Mrs. Atkinson woro a striped black and blue costume, and a black feathered hat. Miss Hodgkins woro a dark velvet corduroy coat and skirt and a black toque. Among others who were present were: Mrs. Massey, wearing dark blue and black and white hat; Dr. Agnes Bennett, Miss Amy Kane, Sirs. Fitchett, Mrs. Mackenzie, Mrs. Hammond, Miss Kotlicnberg, Miss Mary Proctor, Mrs.C. E. Adams, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Hankine Brown, Mr,s. J. Blundell, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Burnett, Sliss Estelle Beero, Miss Chappie, Mrs. Lionel CTiselberg, Mrs. II a mage, Mrs. J. Myers, Miss Stott, Madame Cope-Dowsing, and several others. Nursing Passes. The following are the members of tho Wellington South Nursing Division who passed tho annual re-oxamination conducted by District Surgeon Henry, on TuesdayMesdames J. P. Luk6, Preston, M'Whttnnell, Osborne, Ramsay, Wallis, J. C. Eraser, Waters, Barltrop, Misses Redmond, Wilson, Barnard, Butts, M. Davidson, Eggers, A. M. Majider, M. Wright, Flux, Preston, Macdonald; Lulco, and A. M. Smith. Tho Other Side of tho Shield. Lord Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, in tho House of Commons recently said ho was tired of rhetorical paenas on tho boom in trade of this worship of wealth, and prosperity with 60 littlo attention, to tho other side of the picture. At tho other side of the picture wero the terribly long hours that some women and jrirls still worked in factories—from 9 m the morning till 9 at night, somo having to-travel long, distances. A woman in a brickfield carried 46'lcwt. in a day. A woman in an aerated water factory had to carry crates of 12 empty syphonß weighing 681b. Young girls in rag and ! paper sorting places each carried 220 Baskets of 401b. each in a day. And accidents in factories have been increasing. ■ m

Mrs. A. H. Turnbull, of Christchurch, arrived in Wellington by tho Main Trunk oxpres yesterday afternoon.

Mrs. Henry Smith returned to tho city from the north yesterday.

Miss Ashbolt, a sister of Mr. Frank Ashbolt, of Wellington, was a passenger from Hobart by tho Ruapehu yesterday.

Mrs. O'Rourko, accompanied by her son and daughter, and Miss Fitzgerald, of Te Aroha, has como. down from Otaki to meet Mr. O'Rourko, who returned to New Zealand by tho Ruapehu from a visit to Great Britain.

The engagement is announced of Miss Doris CMman, : daughter''of' Mr. tiiid' Mrs. C. W. Chilmail', -Wellington, to Mr. Leonard Tosswill, son of Mrs. L. W. Tosswill, of ChristchuTch.

■ Their Excellencies the Governor and. the Countess of Liverpool wore presont at tho performance of "Tho Rivals" in tho Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening. Also among the audienoe were: Mrs. W. F. Massey and Miss Massey, Miss Richmond, Mrs. H.' D. Bell, Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher, Mrs. Pomare, Colonel and Mrs. Heard, Mrs. V. Riddiford, Mrs. E. Riddiford, Professor and Mrs. Picken, Mr, and Mrs. Hursthouso, Miss Fell, Mr. and Mrs. Burnett, and Miss Burnett, Mrs. Sidey, Dr. and Mrs. Young, Mrs. Litchfield, Miss England, Mrs. A. Crawford, Mrs. Eichelbaum, Mrs. J. Darling, Miss Coatos, Miss Young, and very many others.

Miss Dymock (Wainui-o-mata) is staying at tho Hotel Cecil; also Mrs. Riddell, Mrs. Nicholls, and the Misses (2) Pillans, from Dannovirke.

Mrs. C. Pharazyn arrives Rt the Hotel Cecil to-day.

Among the guests staying at the Windsor Hotel are: Mrs. Roxby (Featherstou), Miss M. Benton (Dannevirke),, aud Miss Sevan (Manakau).

Mrs. Salmond, Miss Doris Chilman, Miss J. Wright, Miss Roberts, ana Miss Kathleen King wore the committee responsible for a very enjoyable dance which was hold in tho Goring Street Hall last evening. Tho. decorations, of lycopodium and spring flowerß, were simple aud very pretty, and tho dance was a successful one from every point of view. Miss Wright was the secretary.

A dance, organised by the Newtown Tennis Club for the benefit of tho refreshment stall of the Boys' Institute bazaar was held in the New Century Hall, Kent Terrace, last evening.. Mrs. J. P. Luke, .the Mayoress, is tho convener of the stall.

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