SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1921, 2 December 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Haicombo Wedding. Tho marriage iooi; ylaco at- "To Rakilio," Halcombu, of Miss Laura Amtio M'Elroy, second daughter of Mr. and -Mis. 0. M'Elray, oi' Haicombo, to Mr. Lawrence Claude Fergusson, eldest sou of "Air. and Mrs. James Forgusson. Many guests were present at iho ceremony, among tlicm being representatives of llio pioneering families of tho district. Tho Rev. Father O'Dwyer cbnductcd the service. Tho bride, vim was given away by her father, wore a gown of white silk, draped with lace, ami a veil ivitli a wreath of orango blossoms. Tho bridesmaids were Miss Kathleen and Miss Eileen M'Elroy, sisters of tho bride, who butli wore tucked frocks of white silk, trimmed with lace, and pretty Juliet caps, Mr. J. Forgusson was tlio best man. A large marquee had been erected upon the" lawn, and in it tho guests wero entertained at a wedding breakfast. Later in the afternoon tho bride and bridegroom left for the north, on a visit to tho Hot"• Lakes District. Wedding at Craatford. Tho marriage took palace recently in St. Martin's Church, Ureatford, of Miss Mabel Muriel Jlary t.l-iid, youngest daughter of the late Sir. C. N. Child, of Bushgrove, Clarence liivor, New South Wales (Australia), to Mr. James Eraser, fourth son of Air. John Eraser, of Groatford. The ceremony was performed by tho Rev. J. Blackbunic. Tho bride, who was given away by Mr. IS. Lewis, wore a gown of ivory crepo do chine, trimmed with lace, and pearl embroideries, and a veil I'sstcned with orango blossoms. She carried a bouquet of roses and maidenhair fern. Miss Helen Milne, niece of tho bridcproom, was tho bridesmaid, and wore a frcck of white muslin trimmed with Valenciennes insertion and touches oi pink, and a -laco cap to match. She, carried a bouquet oi pink roses and maidenhair fern. Mr. Abram Eraser, brother of tho bridegroom, was tho host man. Mrs. A. I:L. "Hill played tho organ. Tho bridegroom's present to tho 1 bride was a gold brooch set in opais, pearls, and rubies, and to tho bridesmaid was given a gold brooch set with pearls and turquoise. After tho ceremony a reception was held at the, residence of the bridegroom's parent, and later tho brido aud bridegroom ieft en routo for Sydney. Wedding at v/ooduille. The marriage took place in St. David's Church, Woodville, last week of Miss Jl-irion Gardiner, daughter of tho Rev. Mr. Gardiner, of St.' David's Church, Woodville, to Mr. Carl Christeuseu, oi I'almerston North. The bride's father, assisted by his son-in-law, the Key. Mr Waugh, of Havelock North, performed tho ceremony, and her brother, Mr. J, Gardiner, gave her away... llio bmc«maid was Miss Lisraic Gardiner and Mr. AV. Wesehre, of Palmorstou North, was tho best man.

Church Opening and Presentation. The new Methodist Church at Wo'rser jj a v was oiiened on Sunday morning by Airs 1"'. C. Braiisford, a prominent member of the Worscr Bay MetlmUist community.. A movement was set on foot some tuno a2O to have tlio building erected, and u- was largely through Airs. Brailsford's instrumentality tnat tho work was pushed on to completion. She was presented with a silver key, suitably inscribed) in honour of tho occasion. The Revs. J. Ward, J. Southern, and G. 1/. C'arr respectively presided at services held in the morning, afternoon, and evening. The- budding is a picturesque one, and the contractor and architect for its erection were Alessrs. Harry Ilowntrcc and Air. llerbert Clapsom. Tho annual brcaking-up of tho Rent Terrace Kindergarten and Preparatory School will take pkico in the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Schoolroom 011 Wednesday December 17. Airs, and Miss Peters, who have been touring England and the Continent for the past niiio months have returned to Balmoral, L'B Alulgravo Street. | Airs. Matthewman leaves on a visit t) Auckland early this week.

It was a happy thought _ which inspired a, number of Ciiristehurcii and Lyttelton ladies- to provide afternoon tea for the "specials" on Friday (slates the Christchurch •'Press 1 '). Improvised tables were placed outside the Coronation l-lall, and loaded with cakes and good things, more than sufficient to -supply tho two or three hundreu men who accepted tho invitation of those in charge. Tea was served •by the ladies, who wore assisted by willing volunteers from the: ranks of tlio "specials." The men 011 duty at the. railway gates were not forgotten, and greatly appreciated the thoughtfuiness of the'ladies. Colonel Chafi'cy, olfieer in command of the "specials," in a, happy little speech, warmly thanked tlio ladies for their thoughtful kindness in eomiiicr down to the waterfront and cutertaming tho "specials" in such a hospitable manner. The men deeply appreciated the action of the ladies, fhe "specials" present gave three cheers for tho ladies and ono for their'popular commander. On October 15. at Comptc-ii Fauncefoot, Somerset, "England, Major William lliekncll Coney, late Ist Uattakon Sherwood Foresters, ouly son of tho lateliev. W. J. Coney, 01 Suleeiiflc, Salcombo Res;is, Devon, was married 10 Mrs. Katlierine Macphersan Forbes, widow of the la to Air. Ahck lngiis Forbes, and youngest daugnter of late Mr. Krncsb Gray, of llooit liay, Christchurcli. Miss Stout and Miss Stevenson, who have been spending some time in the north, are expeeted to return. We ; liii"ton this week. Mrs. knight wdi jircbahly acconpany them ou tneir return journey. "Airs. Livingston, mother of Aliss T ivin.'stnn fames mistress at Woodford ftousi Sc-hool, Hawke's liay, taken up her vesiaei'.cc Ha\e>c-.iv North. Another daughter, who wil arrivo from Scotland shortly, is 10 up the position of games mistress at tlio now lona College. Madame Clam. Bnlt-Rumford has forwarded lo Mr=. liollcslon, Hair and face Specialist, an excellent testimonial 1 which appears in another eohimu on this pas">* Tor W'eiliiinjs.—Appropriate Benrr.icta for eillier lar;»e or small aro continualiy designed, and emljody llie liniqoe liisiincliea of all iss jiiurray's creation-. l'ioiveis lor all ccea- | s'nias forwarded io any part of the Do--1 minion by Mi-s Murray. Vico-j'egal | Flori.-t, 30 Wilis Street.-Advt.

Presentations. An afternoon tea was given for Mrs. S. Hnmerton and Miss K. Lawr.on on Saturday afternoon, and a presentation war. mado. to tliem by their pupils, Mrs. llaniertoii receiving a pair of silverbacked brushes and combs, and' a 'pair of silver-mounted perfume bottles, ami Miss Lawson a silver hand-mirror and silver-backed hair brush and comb, as we'll, as a pair of snatch-holders. A vote of thanks was passed by pupils for the kindly interest which had been taken in thom duiiiii; the* year by both ladies. Mrs. Hamerton. was also presented by ! tho 'pupils of the Girls' College with a j handsome jardiniere, and pot-plant on Saturday morning at tho college. Women in Oi'diesivas. Mr. John C. Freimd, editor of "Musical America," asks, "Why not havesymphony orchestras composed of women?" ami to that. Miss Maud I'owoll, t'ho well-known violinist-, remarks: "Many women are amply lilted for tno worlc: such women should be employed on an ei)ual footing with men. I fail to sco that any argument to the contrary is valid. But if t'hoy acccpb the work, they should bo prepared to expcct no privileges because of tlioir sex. They must dress quietly, and as fino women tlicv must uphold' liigli standards _ el comfort." Since then six women joined tho Queen's Mail orchestra, London, and in connection with tho above question it is interesting to learn - that they will feeeive the same psy as the men. feir Henry Wood hopes that the innovation will have a great offcct in tho way of securing tho recognition of imioll talent now unknown J/ady Speycr, who is a well-known solo viodmst, and Wood ii-'! tilv».ou (jroafc interest in this movement. The lady members were seated in twos and fours in tho first and second violins and violas, and woro dressed in black. Mr. Harry Pliminer, t-lio well-known actor-manager, was recently married m Sydney to Miss Ena Shanalian, ofßrisbane. Miss Shanalian was a member of tli'o Hamilton-Plimmor Company when it last toured Mow Zealand. Mr. and Mrs. Plimiß-ar have gone to Colombo for their honeymoon.

I FASHIONABLE WEDDINGS. RETURN TO THE QUIET FAMILY FUNCTION. By Tel*srapt-Jress Asswiation-Copyrtefct London, November 30. There arc signs of an approaching .revolution in the conduct of fashionable weddings. Mnyfair is eschewing tlio showy ceremony, abandoning p-amp and circumstance, and preferring the quiet family wedding, with but few guescs."Timcs"—Sydney "Sun' Special.