SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1891, 28 October 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Moanee. A pretty wedding took place at St. Mary s Church, Meanee, yesterday, when Miss Teresa Law ton, "third daughter of Mr, T. Lnwton, of lard ale, was married to Mr. John M'Carthy, soil cf Mr. I'. M'Carthy, of Tomoaua. Subsequently about seventy guests were entertained at the residence of the bride's parents, after which the brido and bridogroom left by motor-car for .Wauganui. An English Wedding. A wedding of interest to New Zealanders took place at St. Margaret's, Westminster, Loudon, on September 3 last—Captain Aubrey Brooke-Winch and Miss Marie Elspeth Agnes Makgill, younger daughter of Sir George Makgill, Bart-., and Lady Makgill, of Kembeck, Fife, and Yaxley Hall, Suffolk. The church was beautifully decorated with palms, white blooms, and maple. Sir eGorgo Makgill gayo away his daughter, who wore a gown of rich white satin, trimmed with butterflies in diamante embroidery. Her Court train of white brocaded charmeuso was lined with cloth of silver. A simple veil of white tulle fell from a wreath of orange blossoms and myrtle, and she carried a sheaf of lilies. Master Donald Makgill (brother of tho brido) wore a Georgian page's costume in pale blue satin brocade, with touches of pink in the design. Tho four bridesmaids were: Miss Janet Makgill (sister of'tho brido), Miss Phyllis Winch (niece of the bridegroom), Miss Marian Ogilvy-Dalgleish (cousin of tho bride), and Miss Jean Murphy. Thoy wore palo apricot satin, draped in lace, and wore black tulle hats. Captain Hardy (Royal Scots Greys) acted as best man. 1 There were a large number of guests invited to tho wedding, amongst them being Lord Haldano, who is an unole of tho brido. Later in the day, Captain and Mrs. Brooke-Winch left for the Forest of Dean. Eastbourne Masked Ball. Tho Eastbourne Beautifying Society lield its first annual masked ball on Friday evening last. The hall was tastefully decorated with greenery, and the society's colours, green and gold, were artistically arranged throughout tho hall. Many pleasure-seekers journeyed from town. The attonclaneo would have done credit to a larger function, and tho merry dancers, dressed in a variety of costumes, presented a very bright and charming appearance. Tho chaperones wero: Lady Findlay, Mesdames Wilford, D. M. .Findlay, J. P. Kelly, Young, Shortt, and Mars Sen. , There were some very clever character representations present. The four Indian girls, Misses llennee, Lush, 13. Leslie, It. Walker, and Ellison were ■perfect types of dusky maidons; Miss Tabor, as "San Toy," was perfectly dressed, and looked charming; Miss Violot Dixon, as "Daughter of tho Regiment," was extremely enchanting; Miss Kelly, as "Carmen" was a striking representation of that character; Tho Pierrots—Miss Molly M'Kcegan, Miss Griffin, and Miss Isaacs —looked most attractive; Miss Cook (.Queen of the Roses) was charming. Among tho men, Mr. It. Marscn (as Baby) was most original and quaintly humorous. His Baby mate (Miss Harrop) was excellent. Mr. John O'Leary (H.M.S. Now Zealand) depicted tho part of the sailor boy to tho life. Mr. ■F. Downs, as an •Albanian, very 1 correctly dressed the part. Mr. W. Stephen (Domino), Mr. G. Girdlostono (Uncle Sam), Mr. Shortt (Naval Officer), Mr. J. Heenait (Buffoon) were vory good. His Worship tho Mayor was also present, and Messrs. J. Luke, D. M. Findlay (president), T. Pilchor, J. D., Avery, 0. Stout, F. ICelly, Captain Cambridgo, and OvertonSmith, and.others. During tho evening the president congratulated the society on the groat success achieved, and hoped that tho society would be able to ropeat many more. Ho paid a special compliment to the ladies for fh©' brilliancy of the scene. Tho eomjnitteo responsible for tho arrangements wero: Messrs. J. P. Kelly, J; Heenan, P. Cimino, M'Phorson, Isaacs, and Kecnan, Misses Kelly (2), Foley, Young, and Craig; Mesdames Downs aiid Stephen, and Mr. Downs, secretary. Pupils' Gonoert. Iu tho Eastbourne Hall on Saturday evening about twenty pupils of Miss Norrie Tabuteau's dancing school gave an enjoyable dance. A pretty pierrot and pierretto dance was givon by Misses Gladys Morris and Nora Nicol, and the work of Miss_ Marian Findlay in a Highland Fling provoked much applause. Othor uances wero Polish danco (Miss Annie Gillies), skirt dance (Mis 3 Maude Wise), fan dance (Mis 3 Norma Cook), Scotch reol (Misses Marion Findlay, Tui Dixon, and Phyllis Avery), scarf ballot, military dance, and minuet. The performance was concluded by a little play, "All's Well that End's Well," in which the four principals greatly distinguished themselves. Miss Tripe, from Palmerston North, is a guest of Mr. John Barton, Trentham. Mr* and Mrs. Walter Murdooh arrive by the Remuora in about a fortnight. Mrs. Von Sturmer, of Auckland, is visiithig WaUingtoni Mrs. R. E. Hornblow, of Mangawoka, who arrived in town last week, is the guest of Mrs. Bedford White. She is leaving for her homo next week. Mrs. 0. Fowler, who has boon spending the winter 'in Hastifigs, left on Saturday for tor home in Hokitika, via Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Thompson, of Napior, who havo been on a trip to tho Old Country, return next Friday. Mrs. John Sunderland, formerly of Gisborne, who has recently arrived from England, is staying with Mrs. Pomaro at Belmont. Miss' Dalziol, of Cbristohurch, who has been spending a week's holiday In Napior, left by tho mail train on Saturday morning for Wanganui, where slio spends a few days before returning to her homo. Mrs. J. W. Small, of Napier, has booked n passage by the s.b. Orsova, leaving from Sydney for London early in April. Tho Earl and Countess of Ranfurly havo been visiting Northlands House, Dungannon. Thoy spent tlie greater part of tho summer in a houso which thoy took at Maidenhead, and which had a beautiful gardon. Lady Eileen Knox was much on tlio river. Lord and Lady Northland's little son was born beforo tho death of his great-grand-futlior, Viscount Olmrlemont, whose only child is Lady Ranfurly. Tho family is now in mourning for Lady Hanfiirly's father. r.mlins who wish to obtain expert advice r.'tt.iidsnp '.heir lmir mid complexions ! ..!i :iil<t ioiimiß Mrs, liollrston. Strictest .i-lvutv is assured,"