SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1894, 31 October 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mastcrton Wedding. Our Mosterton correspondent writes that tlio marriage took place in St. Matthew's Churcli on Wednesday afternoon, of Miss Nora Catherine Bennett, youngest daughter of the iate Mr. Joseph Bennett, 0 f Otahua, and Mr. Horace Wilfrid Hishworth, son of the Rev. J. S. Rishivorth, of Auckland. The £orvico was fully choral, and tho Rev. Herbert Watson officiated. The bride woro a oream brocaded gown, with laco alcoves and ninon lace suspended from the - shoulders, and a tulle veil fastened with a bandeau of pearls and jasmino.. Sho oarried a bouquet of beautiful white flowers. The only bridesmaid was Miss Wilmot Bennett, sister of tho bride, who was attired in Hi brocaded crepe do chine frock of pastel blue, and hat of white crepe, do chine, with ostrich plumes. Mr. Berne' Vallanco, of Knhumingi, was the best man. A largo number of relatives and guests were present. Miss Vnllanco woro black duchosse satin with a brocaded coat and hat of white taeel straw, with ostrich plumes and pink roses. Miss B. Vallanoe was in a gown of soft blue liberty cashmere do soie, and black hat with white ostrioh feather and posies of pink and blue flowers. Mrs. Cbom (Maktiri) wore grey charmeuso. with touches of blue, and black tagel hat with lancer plume; Mrs. Archer Hosking, grey canvas voile, with short panels of Oriental embroidery and black crepe do ohino, and hat trimmed with tulle and pink roses: Mrs. Hosking, aunt of the bride, a black satin embroidered gown and black and white toque. After tho ceremony the Misses. Vallance entertained a largo number of guests at Otahua, where speeches were made, and tho brido ana bridegroom received the congratulations ofjnany friends. Later in the afternoon Sir. and Mrs. Horace Rishworth loft by motor to spend several weeks in travelling- after which they will take up their residence in Masterton.

A Tennis Evening. The members of the Taita, Tennis Club wero entertained on Friday evening by Mrs. H. A. W. M'Kenzie (tho wifo of tho at her house, 'faita, which was tastefully decorated throughout with festooned lycopodium and blue and white favours (the colours of the club). With a profusion, of beautiful flowers, a charming effect was the result. Tho decoration of the suppertable was artistic, with devices of Slue and white. Prizes for tho advertisement competition were won by Mr. and Mrs. Philip. Tho singlo ladies' glovo competition was not decided, as tho competitors failed to accomplish tho task set them. Songs, monologues, and danoing continued, until dawn brought to . an end a most enjoyable evening. The health pf the host and hostess was drunk with musical honours. Mrs. H. A. W. M'Kenzio wore a pretty frock of whito satin, voiled with black ninon; Miss M. Buck was ,in ro-se-tinted crcpo de chine; Mrs. Buck, olive green eolienne; Miss I. Buck, silk voile, with diamond and pearl pendant; Miss France, coral-tinted ninon; Miss Welch, croarn silk, radiaata; Misß Walters, blue silk voile, trimmed with beautiful lace; Miss _ Meager, black pail-lctt-o silk: Miss M. Ball, pink chiffon taifeta; Miss A. Ball, white charmeuse; Mrs. Philip, blue voile and coral ornaments; Mrs. Reynolds, blue fa.ee doth, trimmed with the same coloured silk; Mrs. Hutohings, floral ohiffon trimmed with, heliotrope ovej pink silk; Sirs. Eales, white and black; Mrs. Ronniny, emerald -silk, voiled with ninon. The Discretion of OnlookersIt was a very unnerving 'experience that a ' Wellington girl went : through yesterday afternoon during the orimInal attaok. that was made upon t-ha premises of Whitoombe and Tombs. All at once, as she was walking quiotlv along tho Quay without any thought of a possible riot, she was caught in the swirl of a multitude of waterside workers that poured into tho Quay from the side streets liko a hugo tidal wave, and swept her almost up to the doors of tho building. For one sccond a baton was in striking distance of tho back of her head, fortunately to bo Btopped in time by a men close by. within tho nest second a shot passed by her head, and yet. she was practically powerless to move for -some time, so tnick and so immovable was. the crowd. It was a crowd, too, that was not altogether composed of strikers, but, on tho outskirts, of many men who were content to stand and watch while thro© policemen, hopelessly outnumbered, wero fighting gallantly to protect the rights, the safety, and the property of tho publio. To a woman, it seemed an incredibly cowardly attitude to take.

Lady Williams has returned to Christchurcn. Miss Grigg, Miss Barton* 'and Miss Rhodes, wlio have been guests at Government House, have returned to Christchurch. Mrs. Orosse arrived in Wellington on Wednesday by the Ulimaroa from Sydney, on her return to Now Zealand from a visit to England and the Continent. Mrs. Crosse, while in England, spoke at several meetings of various descriptions and had much to say about this country and its resources. She also visited France, Germany, and Italy, and did journalistic work for several papers. Miss Freeman, of Girton College, accommodated her upon hor travels and will return with Mrs. Crosse t<? Christchurch some time this week. Last Tuesday an "At Home" was givon by Mrs. and Miss Henderson at thoir homo in. Now Plymouth. Tha guest of honour was Mrs. Day who, with her family, is leaving for Palmerston North. An amusing competition was won by Mrs. Blyth, and aftomoon tea was served in the dining and drawing rooms. Songs, rc-citations, and pianoforte selections were contributed by several of the ladies present, Mrs. Day was presented by Mrs. Henderson on behalf of tho guests with a silver hot-water kettle suitably inscribed. Mrs. Hendorson wore a black silk dress and Miss Hendorson was in pal® blue, silk. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Greta Ewen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ewon, AVellington, to Mr. Noel Wilson, third son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Wilson, of Bulls. Miss Dorothy Hayward, who has !x?en sponding some weeks in Wellington, has returned to Palmerston North. Amazing Women.