SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1909, 18 November 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Of New zoaland Interest, A wedding of New Zealand interest took place recently at Regent Squaro Presbyterian Churob, when Miss Hester Whittaker, daughter of tho Right Hon. Sir Thomas Whittaker, M.P., and Lady Whittaker, was married to Mr. William Reynolds, of Buenos Ayrca, son of Mr. and Mrs, Richard Reynolds, of Auckland (N.Z.), states the "British Australasian" of October 9. The church was decorated with palms and autumn leaves, and the service was taken by the Rev. Ivor Robertson, M.A. Tho bride, who wore a gown of old Limerick laoo (the gift of her mother) and char* nieuso with a train of brocaded, char-

raeuso and. lier mother's Veil of old Limerick lace, and carried a sheaf of lilies, was given away by her father, tho bridegroom being attended by Mr. Eric Grace, of Bootle, Cumberland, as best man. There were five bridesmaids, Miss Mina Whittaker (the brido's sis. ter), Miss Ethel Whittaker (tho bride's cousin), Miss Elsie Grieo, and Miss Dofotliy Reynolds (cousins of the bridegroom), and Miss Florence Docker. These wore gowns of yellow' silk crepe, the skirts fashioned in the new threetier draperies, with chiffon bodies Veiling fine lac© and pale, blue' ribbons, and satin belts finished at the back with butterflios of chilfoa and pearls. They carried large bouquets of autumntinted ohryßanthomums } and wore the bridegroom's gifts, pearl atid topaz brooches. There were also two little train bearers, the Misses Joan Narizzano and Elsie Felton, who Wore cream net dresses with yellow sashes and lace caps. The bride's only ornament was a diamond and pearl pendant from thebridegroom. At tlio conclusion of the ceremony a reception wag held' by Sir Thomas and' Lady' Whittaker at'their residence, 13 Taviton Street;' Gordon Square, at which the following guests conncctcd with New 1 Zealand and Australia were present amongst maay others: —Mrs. Henry Reynolds (aunt of the bridegroom), Mrs. .John Grice/ the -Hon. Mrs. Algernon Borthwick, Lady and Miss Sargood, Miss Baird and Miss Emily Baird, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Gr.v ham, and Mrs. P. Felton.

Lator in the afternoon the young couple left for their honeymoon, which consists of a motor tour in different parts of England. The bride's go.ing-away gown was of navy blue crepe do chine, with a sailor collar of white brorado, and a blue hat trimmed with eliaden roses. ' Lady : Whittaker's gown beaver-coloured velvet broclio with a hat to match, trimmed with dahlia ted feathersj and slio carried" a bouquet 1 of tiger lilies. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds's future residence will bo in BufenoS Ayroa. Ladies' Tennis Match. A ladies' tennis match was played between the members of the Newtown and the Wellington Clubs on Monday afternoon, on the 'oourts -of tho-latter club. Representing , Newtown were Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Bell, lite Misses Clark, Vcitch. Bock, M'Loan, Rcdward, and Asquitn. For the Wellington (Hub were playing Mrs. Grady, the Misses Allman, Hannah, Muiir, Evans, Williams, Webb, and Plimmer. The winner was Miss Clark, with sixteen to her credit/ and next came Miss Redward with 15.. Tea was laid in the pavilion, the. tablebeting decorated wita. yellow daisies, and with navy blue and .gold, the colours of the club.

Mrs. P. Mander and Miss Mander are visiting Wellington.

The ladies in charge of the catering at "E" Shed, Queen's Wharf, will bo glad to receive contributions of homemade sconos, cakeSj etc. Tiiey also wish to thank all those. who Lave so kindly left extras fer the Specials dining tho last few days. "E" Shed, which was at first a station where any cases of accidonts that might have occurred .during the recent- riots cfruJd bo taken, has now assumed a. more reassuring appearance,, and all first aid material, although within easy reach,. is hidden from view. Any wounds or- injuries which might happen close to the Quen's Wharf are attended to by members of tho Harbonr Board Biyision, who are always within call.

Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P., hag celebrated nis silver wedding. He received world-wide congratulations, ' including messages from their Majesties. —Press Association,

Miss Reynolds (Dunedin) arrived in Wellington yesterday on a visit to her sister, Miss Maud Reynolds.

Mrs. T. Evans, of the Upper Plain, Masterton, isi spending some weeks at Day's Bay. Sho has brought Jier children down with her. When greyness has been brought about by worry, shock, or illness, the hair's natural colour can be' restored by scientific treatment. • Mrs. Eolleston is an oxpert in Hair Troubles, and can supply the world's best stains.*