SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1959, 16 January 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Newtown, At St. Thomas's Clmrtlr. on Thursday? last, by the Rev. W. J r nnc:ollrt," : Al.A'!-; I '' Jliss Lois d'Emden, eldest daughter .'.of' Mr. J. ,S. d'Emden, of Wellington;'.'jvasi married to Mr. R. K. Sissons, 'of■■tlie; Telegraph Department. Tho bride, who was given away by- her father, was attired in white poplinette, trimmedl: with lace and pale bluo embroidery, ian'd a white tullo hat, wreathed with pink and blue feathers. She carried abouqneb of pink and white sweet pea's! Tho only bridesmaid was Miss Theo d'Emdcn, sister of the bride, who wore a dainty white frock, and blue and white hat, whilst hor hmiquot was.com-; posed of blue-mauvo sweet peas: {My}. it. M'lntyre attended as best mnn.°';,:'J. Felldlng Wedding. V ■"'vl On Wednesday, January 14, at St. John's Church, Miss Eleanor Long, of "Rahiri," Fcilding, was married to Mr. Basil Bronnand, of tho Falmcrston North High School, and son of Dr. Brennaiul, of England. The- Rev. Canon Gould, grandfather of the bride, officiated, nssisted by the Rev. dor, of Hunterville. Tho bride, who was given away by Mr. A. Long, was gowned in ivory satin, draped with crepe de chine, caught with clusters of orange blossoms over silk lace panels. She wore tho customary veil and coronet orango blossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet of roses,' sweet peas, and fern. Miss Gould wore a bridesmaid's frock of palest blue eharmeusa, with a soft pink hat and feathers, and her bouquet was of pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern. Mr. 0. Long was the best man. After tho ceremony a reception was held at the residence of tho bride's mother. Mrs. Basil Brennand's travelling costume was of .blue-grey charmeusc cloth, with a grey hat trimmed with wliite feathers.' Her future home will be in Palmcrston North. ..* j Dunedin Wedding. ■'""'"' ;v: At All Saints' Church, Dunedin, on January 7, a very pretty wedding took place, when Miss Elsie Maudo Houghton, only daughter of tho lato Mr. E. Houghton and Mrs. Houghton, of Ros-' lyn, was married to Mr. J. Hamilton Drake, of the U.S.S. Company's staff, Dean Fitchett officiating. The. bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. E. P. Houghton, woro a robo'of exquisite Limerick laco, over ivory satin channelise, with a full court traili. Her tulle veil was caught with a bandeau of orange blossoms, and sho carried ■' a shower bouquet. Tho Misses Rollinshaw and Duncan were attired -in bridesmaids' frocks of peach' l>ink eharmeuse, veiled with pale blue ninon, and smart liats of black tulle. They also woro beautiful pendants, the gifts of the bridegroom. Messrs. Duncan, of Dunedin, and W. Field. England, attended as best man and groomsman, and Mr. J. A. Haggct presided at the organ; The church was charmingly decorated. Subsequently a reception was held at tho residence of tho bride's mother, Mrs. Houghton, who received in a gown of Wedgwood blue charmeusc, and a hluo hat trimmed with Mack lancer plumes. Tho numerous wedding presents were very handsome, including, some fine old family plate. Mr. and Mrs. Drake are spending their honey-.' moon in Australia, and tho bride's tray-, elling costume was of silver grey sponge cloth, with a blue hat, and white os : trich ruffle. Her prccnt from " the. bridegroom, was a beautiful set of-furs.-;' A Christening Party. -■■"'■■¥^ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mickle, of Hamua, Pahiatua, on Saturday afternoon enter-: tnined a number of friends at the christening of their little daughter, Thelma Eileen Athola, and afterwards at tennis,' the weather being beautifully fine. Tho ceremony was conducted on the lawn, the Rev. Angus M'Bean. «i Eketaluuia. officiating. Tea and coffee were served on the verandah and dining-rcom, .tho latter being prettilv. decorated with sweet ]>cas. Mrs. Mickle wore a smart white frock, with touclies of heliotrope. Among those nre-sent were the Rev. A'. M'Bean and Mrs. M'Bean. Mr. and Mrs. H. Mowbrav. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Udy, Mrs,. Annand. Mrs. M'Konna, Mrs.-... Geo. Smith, Mrs. W. 0. Twentyman, .Mrs. F. G. Ranby, Mrs. R. Smith. Mrs. Rupert Foss, and the Misses Foss (3);' Hanham (2), (Cliristelnirch). Twenty-' man. Bourke, M'Konna, and also Messrs Bourke. Gordon. Smith, awl_ F.irrejly,' of Hamilton. Fourteen small children participated in the amusements v £;.>2&. : .; Mr. H. B. truing. :.; ■'%:*, The many Wellington admirers of Mr., Tl. B. Irving will perhaps he interested to hear that his new play at the' Savoy Theatre. London, "Tho 'Grand ' Seigneur," is a groat financial success.■ de-' spite unfavourable first night criticisms. As the title indicates, the piece deals with the French Revolution, a pictures-.' que period well suited to the-'magnetic; personality and unique art of Mr.;'.lriy iUK- ''.':, ./i-i-'sS-'.

Jfrs. H. N". Fletcher, who rtaying nt, llona Bay. left on \Vodnes : day lor New Plynioutli, accompanied..b¥ hoi , daught-er. They will bo awaylfor; several weeks. ■ >#i^i|i The wedding of Mrs. T. G. McCarthy" to Mr. AValter Heid, son of and.Airs. X. Jt-oifl. t.ikos place on Wednes- , day "next in the Convent Chanel,-Jlill j Street. Th» bride and. bridegrooms-will i sail from, Sydney on Ffbruary.-'-11-:.:for. England. ' ■ ;'<;Xj^£jz M- Dyer returned hst, her visit to Martinborough.-; 'J-f-iS'-w; The m.Trri.ifo of M.is? Flora Brancfoiy t'i Mr. Tlerrick takes plnee on Januarv , 20. ■*■■;■:<. '5'551 Miss K. M. ii.vnch. of"tho Wellinctoii Girls' Col!e«e staff, sails from' Auckland'! bv th" R.M.S. for a holidnyJiir the United States. ' - s , : *.--'. >'J&s§'jsoi\ Miss De Castro arrived, fn.in .Xelspn' on Wednesdiy. : ' ; i. l^y^^Sxik Miss Mary Proctor, who is at present' in Nelson, visitina with her friendsitlio. Kversheds. lias decided to ret urn'" "to England the first week in February/. She will lecture at Sydney. Melbourne": Adelaide, and Perth on tho wav/'-tmd-. snencl a few dftvs at the Capo of .Good; Hope visiting the 01>servatory.'---=.;,J$ = p Mrs. Du«ald Stewart left for.Master- 1 ' ton yestcrdnv. Tier friends will be i;l.ad. to hear that Mrs. Stewart'/has .almost, recovered from her recent illness, ;i;|'<7 The engagement of Miss Kate Devore; daughter «f lr - al,< ' Irs - A- -K-'Bov-! rrs of Parnell. to Mr. Austin liowlev'; son of Mr. and Mrs. Bewl..v.:,New : ;P)yK month, hus been announced. .J^gi'pg: The Rev. Afr. and Mrs. Southland, left for Melboiirne-lasl iveek 011 a month's holiday. ■■....■.;;" :-..;f3|Si>* Mr. nnd Mrs. C. H. iiier. who have been travellin™ inJEiisTr:.; land and the Continent, . llawke's Hiiv yesterday. :--:,;'oMii-M\ ■.' : ¥/.S; - W«;i:K : »v; For nil Ttair Treatments. F,ieo -' .Afn ■■;. sir,'c. Electrolysis. ITiiircJtvssinf;, ~:-.--:Phiimf pooins. etc.. Mrs. ]!ol!rs(oM.-.-.;'" : iiB--5-'ri-p' commend;?(l. llavin.K in Loiii'mV.: and I'ari-, hziWi's mny rols- on TPorivinir' Hie late.-t niul most srientifio.. mothoHvttif; treatment. Hnir of (he best n!i»WyS3!)5 : >witche. c . evr.';';£:i]arantf trod to wash nnd k?»p criiiiiai colour, , -a'U FiOgllsli prices, 230 Lambton linston. , A

rtSMr'sSaifti- ;sir?<*::H'fiVc:jd;r i -Sfqiv f I,'aupgif qij&.t.|ie;- i -)i'oljtia vs; >;aro- i 'nv?X]s\mß,.', : ' : ' : /vy\ .'■ ■'■•'> '.'■"'"'■■''J^^ ■:^^V?l > lvmp[lt)i);;^y.:J!cJ?fcpni ; t;:'tO'|;w]i!di Jy'oifj-rcjei^^ ',!■ . \i V ..\si V;. ."':i.i,-: : %v. ■^:?HfiS>?;i*'' . ■ ■ *v.-,'...'. -f '."■■'■. Vuf''' ,Levln-iHo-me|;.,;....,;...' Hie January ';JSJ;'"- Jlissv E Grcqinyo<iil being'. m tlie ■'chaifiJj^TiioJfmatrail tlie^chiidrehSwere^inji^xcellont^hcaith. , They' and hadf ■ from friends.* .'VPhe'!*' .Mayor 1 -:;*and"Mayoress visited , ipiiristinasV JJay.■ and "fofKWel!irigtoiv:.uSouth..a tniiccrt'>vaß^prganiscd;'Kn'ndi]idyt'(of , tljo proccpdsAyas'givon'.io the:Levin,'Honio. \Vitlt'"this' , a;JcoUago.;h"(>9"b"een;ronted , .'at Island Bay;s.and, : : t}ioxcliiidroii.arc..tlii>ro atf • present , enjoying f n't holiday, at :, ' tlie seaside. .f'ThoHfollowing ; * gifts, were, ackiiowledged from flip trustees' , of the' T. ,, . , G; jMacarthy • Trust. ;"i Mrs.. Ru'thMra. ,, j.W , eEtiV.ss";' i Mrs/ H. Hall,' us.;';''■ Mrs. : ':'and ■ M iss\Sargent, 2s. Cd.; ■Mri''Stev,'o,."Swlweli)arrow;.;: Miss Barry, --dresses';; stercoscopo 'dressj.: material; Mrs. Maw-son, buris';~'Messrg/Hurcbnibe and Son','; fish.ittvijcp) , /;^!*;'^ ,, ,;]?^ , '^ , : .''. ; ROBBRT | -LOUIS ~ t »■■;: ■ .. , ::: i :- : i*:>:.'''ft ..'■■ ■■;.-,.*--&'ii-/sffi>-i^ : '' 4 ;,,,^ '" ■:::.>San Francisco" losesj'.rio'"'.opportunity of celebrating the" fame of;Robcrt' : Louis Stevenson, '. nnd, on'the -ocbiision of Siis last'amiiversar.v, NqvembßrSi3,'-.tho day which he presented-'in tfornial iVdeed of gift"- , ' ia : - Miss--i\nnioVJldovbcca\isc eho l'.ad - ; no 'own (having boM;'bornf o'ricChristmas Day), siaUiour ; ?wa3vxlevot.cil;JjiiU'all.Jtho. San .Francisco schools.-ita-, Jstevensoii readings and Stoven3on.;":'"'talks,"ir:: : ln "the evening ■v.thc'Vmcinbersfeofs/ltlw'j-: "Stevenson Fellowship"- gathered.. atVthe Stevenson fountain ■"in. Portsmouth-: Square, where a-sc)iem<;.:.was;,ino.ugHratcdO, for. raising £1000 v for.t;]io ; "'ciHlo\vtnont. : of;a ; : rqqnii-.iil the^childroH'sV.hospitali^^j'-^^vA^r-:-