SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1925, 6 December 1913, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at KfiandaHah. A wedding of interest at Khandallah look place on Tuesday last, when Miss Oiivo Kather.ne Ilicnardson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. itlcliardson, of Khandallah, was married to 'Air. Francis Eric Barlow, son of tho late Mr. Alfred Bariow, of Weston, Stafierdshire, Kiigland. Tho ceremony was performed by tho Rev. Mr. (assisted by the Kc-v. James Paterson) iis the local Presbyterian Church, which, had been • tastefully decorated lor 'he occasion, The brido wore apricot satin channeuso draped with Spanish lace, and tho bridesmaids, Miss Maclsay and .Miss Monn Cameron, were in white voile, with lace insertions over white silk, and hats of cream siik straw trimmed with apricot ribbon, •liiss Pat. G'nthbortson, who won a white hce dress, with wk-i'.o hat trimmed i with pink roses, was the flower girl, and Master Arthur .Finn the page. Mr. A. Ferguson and Mr. J. Cameron acted as best man ami groomsman respectively. Tho brido's mother wore black embroidered iiiium over white satin. A rowiptSon was afterwards held at "Puketirn," Mr. 1? icbardsciVs residence, tho toast of the bride and bridegroom being proposed by tho Rev. Mr. Gumming, arid that of the brido's parents by the l»cv. James Paterson.

A Coitlen Widding. At Newman 011 Wednesday Mr, anil Mi's. J'\ W. M. Dmvsett, old and respected residents of the district,. celebrate! their golden wedding. Owing to the indisposition of Mr. Dowsett it was not intended to Jiold any function, but tho members of his family paid a surprise visit, and an exceedingly pleasant time was spent. Th» whole of Mr. and Mrs. Dowsett's faniily wore present, besides a large uumber of grandchildren. [ Women's Christian Temperance Union. The annual meeting of tho Wellington District W.O.T.U. was held on Thursday, December 1, in tho Constable Street rooms, Miss Hosall presiding. Miss Webb read reports of tho year's work dono by tho district and braneli unions, all of which wore adooted. The flev. W. Shirer read tho bafancc-shuct in connection with tlm building fund, Sor which ho received a hearty vote of tiianks, and was unanimously reappointed treasurer. Mrs. Moulder read the balanee-slicot of the union, which showed a membership of 107, m adds tion to eight lion, members. This also was adopted. A resolution was carried to tho eifect that a letter should be sent to _ the l'rimo Minister, urging that tho Licensing Jiill be brought forward tlii? session It was decided that a letter be sent to Mr. Luke, Mayor of Wellington, congratulating him on the stand tic had taken in support of law and order during the lata period of unrest, and the marked quiet and orderliness of the city during tho time in which the hotels wero closed. Lady Stout was cordially thanked for the framed picture of Lady Henry Somerset, which she had presented to the union. Tho election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mi's. W. A. Evans, M.A.; secretary, 'Mrs. Spear* ; mau; treasurer, Mrs. Honlder; senior vice-president, Miss Boxall. Motorists' Cartfen Party af Featlicrstsii. Oil Thursday afternoon the members of the Wairarapa Automobile Association and their friends wero the guests of Mr. Martin Klgar, at Mr. Charles i Elgar's residence, Fcrnside, and tho! lovely grounds wero crowded with visitors from all parts of the district, who wero most hospitably entertained by Mr. Elgar ami Mrs. H. S. Izard. A very pleasant time was speat by all present, the gardens being the object of much admiring interest, and the host well deserved the round of cheers which were given by the party before leaving. Mrs. Izard wore a very becoming blue moire silk coat and ,skirt with white collar and cuffs, and a blue tagel toque, trimmed with tulle and (lowers. Future gatherings of tho same kind will probably be arranged by tho Automobile Association.

Mis 3 Edith Hemes', the well-known New Zealand writer, will be entertalked at a reception liold at tlio Pioneer Club on Thursday afternoon. Miss Kate Hayes returned to Wellington yesterday by the Aorangi from New South Wales and Victoria, where she lias boon spending tlio last sis months. Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts (Dunndin) wore passengers by the Aorangi, which arrived in Wellington yesterday from Sydney. Dr. James Maclatirin, of tlio Government Analytical Department (AYelliiiHtoii) and Mrs. il.vclar.rin returned to "Now "Zealand by the Malieno from Sydney on Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Elsworthy (Timaru) wcro passengers by the- Aorafigl from Sydney to Wellington. Mrs. T. Milk (FoiMing), with\Mr. Mills, returned to New SSoalaua on Wednesday by tlio Malieno horn a visit tu Sydney. Dr. and Mrs. Sutherland, of DuneGin, arrived in Auckland on Wednesday l;y the- Malieno from Sydney. Amongst the successful candidates in the recent, July music examinations, conducted 011 behalf of the Trinity College, London, is Miss Fay Rayward, who has studied under Mrs. Knnth. By this success Miss Rayward completes the qualification necessary to the A.T.C.L. degree. Mrs. Nosworthy is staying at Miss Malcolm's, i Mrs. Miles and Miss Hilda Miles intend leaving for Napier early m the coming week. They will probably spend sonic weeks there.

Miss Florrro Meadowcroft is visiting Auckland, and js the gwwt of Dr. and Sirs. Cameron, at Jtonnt lulen. Mrs. Shand and Miss Hislop are visiting Napier. Madame Clara ButM'iumfm'd lias f'.rvjirded lo Mrs. KnlleMon, Hair and Face Specialist, an excellent testimonial which appears in another colnmn on this page* '

For Weddings.—-Appropriate Bouquets for either larue or small weddings are toini? continually dcrfjjDed, and embody the unique distinction of all Miss Murray's creations. Flowers for all occasions forwarded to any part of Hie Dominion by Miss Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, M Willis Stront.-Advt. "If there were four flies on the tablo and I killed one, how many would be left?" inquired the teacher, "One,"; answered a bright .Utile: girl—"the deud> one." "At. whom are you looking?" demanded Hie youns lady of the young man who olistrurled her p«th. "Atclioo!" replied the hay lever victim and hurried away.