SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1908, 17 November 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Waimate. Tho marriage took place last Thursday, in St. Paul's Methodist Church, .Waimate, of Miss Bosarko 'i'fegoniug, only daughter of Mr. J. M. Tregoning. of Waimate, to Mr. Rutherford Douglas, of Auckland. The He v. G. F> Stockwell performed the ceremony. Tins church had been prettily decorated for tho occasion, and Miss 0. Cameron played the organ. The bride:, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white satin, made with a- Court train, and a veil fastened with orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Miss Jessie Menzies Was tho bridesmaid, and wore pale blue satin. Mr. Allan Tait was the best man,'A Napier Wedding. The marriage took place in Sk Augustine's Church, Napier, last Wednesday, of Mr. Walter Richard Newall, -of Hastings, third son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ncwall, of Dunedin, to Miss Mamie Elliott, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Elliott, of Bay View, Napier. The Rev. .Canon Tuke performed the . ceremony.' The bride, who Wits given away v by her father, were a' gown of white satin, triir/sied with lace and pearls, and a veil with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white flowers. Her sister, Miss Violet Elliott, attended her as bridesmaid, and wore shell pink charmeuse, and a black picture liat. She carried a bouquet of pale pink sweet peas. Mr. F. E'. Ncwall, of Invorcargill, was the best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at tho rcsidcnco of the bride's parents, and later the bride and bridegroom left on their travels, the former wearing a navy blue costume and plaek Tagelhat, with white ostrich plumes. Levin Homo. The monthly meeting of committee was held at the Levin Homo, Britomart Street, last week. Mrs. J. P. Luke, vice-president, was in the chair. The matron reported the children's health was good. They were ail at the pageant in Newtown Park, and ten of tho older girls were also present at the Boys' Institute bazaar, oy invitation of Mrs. Luke, who provided them with refreshments. The following gifts wore acknowledged:—Miss Bmilcott, ss, and clothcs; Miss . Morrah, pinafores; Mrs. Young, knitted vests; Mrs. Hatfield, children's clothes; Mrs. K_nowles, views. One child had been admitted to the home since tho last meeting, Mrs. Dick had inspected the home, and had expressed her opinion that everything was satisfactory. Farewell Aftarnoon. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Sutoliffe, who is leaving very shortly for Melbourne, entertained a large number of guests at an "at home" for the purpose of saying farewell to those far whom she felt a, regard, and also for the purpose of expressing her deep appreciation of ) the practical friendship which had been : shown her by many of those who wore present. Most beautiful flowers, arranged by Miss Murray, decorated the two drawing rooms, and everywhere was the delicate porvauing scent of these beautiful bowers. In the one room the maatlepiece had been massed with low vases of pink roses, from which roso tall, gracefuPsprays of a deeper tinge, ami in thp other were dark crimson roses, beautifully arranged. Masses of crimson beech foliage, still in its first youth, intermingled with- tiny., whito flowers, had been placed about the room in big bowls ana vases, and' made another charming colour combination,. In tho diningroom were more beautiful flowers. When, the greater number, of the guests had arrived Mrs. Sutoliffe made a little speech, in which she expressed with much feeling her gratitude for sympathy, thfe practical help and kiridness which had.been extended to her in Wellington, and which had don© so much for her in her time of stress, . One thing which she greatly regretted was the absence of Mrs.' Coiill, who was in Rotorua for her health, and to whom she was so deeply indebted. In conclusion, Mrs. Sutcliffe promised to do hoi' best to do credit to herself and her Wellington friends when in Australia, Tea, which was sot in tho diningtoom, changed the current of thought, and a cabinet gramaphone which «iiue from .the Dresden Company, added to- the gaiety of the afternoon with some delightful records. Mcs. Sutcliffe wore a gown (f .soft green charmeuse, draped with cream lace. • Nurse Fitzgerald, at whoso residence tho "at home" was held, was present, and assisted Mrs. Sutcliffe in entertaining her guests. Mrs. Massey was among the visitors, also Mrs. If. M. B, Fisher, as well as some of the ehaporoncs of the concert and dance which had been organised some time ago.

Mrs. T. G. Macarthy and Mrs. Rutter aro sending some days in Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Howley (Timaru) are returning to New Zealand from a visit to England by tho Otway; which leaves London on December 19. Miss-de la Poer Trench is over from Australia on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. W. H. Reid. The death is announced of Mrs. Day, wife of tho Rev. W. Day, for many years pastor of the Mount Eden Coilgregational Church) aiid frow of the Whangarei Presbyterian Church, ' Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gordon, late of Ohaeawai, aro at present in Auckland. Before they left their friends in the Bay of Islands presented them with an illuminated . address, accompanied by a purse of sovereigns. The annual ball of the Canterbury Jockey Club, which was to have been held in Christchurch on Tuesday night, as abandoned on account of the strike. Mrs. Stead (Hastings) and Mrs. Coleman were among the North Island visitors who wero in Christchurch for race wcok. Mrs. M. Gillon has been the guest of Miss Nancarrow for tho Christchurch races. Sir Francis and Lady Price during their stay in Christchurch will be the guests of Mrs. Denniston, of Peel Forest. Dr. and Mrs.- Ramage left Wellington by the Willochra on Friday for Sydney. •\ny sbailo of hair can be accurately matched iu the Switches sold by Mrs. Rollenton. Tho prices range from ISs. to 843.* For Weddings.—Appropriate Bouquets for either large or small weddings are being continually designed, and embody the unique distinction of all Miss Murray's creations. Floweis for all occasions forwarded to any part of the Do* minion by Miss Murray, Viee-Hegal Florist, 3G Willis Street.-Adrt.