SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2011, 19 March 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Addlngton. j The wedding took place on March 1 ( 4, at St. Mary's, Addington, of Miss s Dora Morris, daughter of Mr. C. .l>. i Morris, Ellerslie, Wiritelcigh Aveniw, * and Mr. Eric V. K. Allison, son of Mr. '■ H. Allison, Cotswold, Lincoln Road, v Cbristcliurch. The ceremony was port formed by Canon Bean. Tlio bride, who < was given away by her father, wore n * pretty gown of white crepe-de-ehine, i trimmed with Limerick", lace, and the ' customary veil and orange bloss-ora. Th« < bridesmaids we're Misses K. and I Mor- 1 ris (sister and consin of the. bride), who 1 wore palo pink crepe-de-chino with i coatees of floral ninon, and touches of t .red on frocks iaiitl Irate, and red shoes, i The bridegroom was attended by his s brother,' Dr. Allison, as best man, and 1 'Mr. T. Charters as groomsman. A re- ! ception was afterwards held at tie Tew- i denco of the bridV.s parents. Among j the guests were Mr. and Mrs, W. Morris and Miss Morris, of Wellington, Wellington South Nursing: division, \ On Tuesday ovoniiijj at the jfeviown J Library Lecture Hall Dr. Platts-Mills delivered an interesting lecture an "PoiI sbniuß and its Treatment 1 ' to the mem- ' hers of the Wellington South Nursing Division. The lecturer had gone to a * great deal of- trouble to get samples of ' poisons, which were . passed: round among members for. inspection. At the i close, on the motion of the secretary, a hearty vote of thanks was given the ' lecturer. Reception to Lady Ward. The reception wliieli was to have been .' given by tlio Women's Social and-Poli. ' tical League as a-welcome to Lady Ward on her return to Now Zealand "from a visit to England, and which wag postponed for some time, was held in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last evening. The guest of the evening, who was accompanied by her daughter,'sfrs, Bernard Wood, was welcomed on her arrival by Mrs. ivoay Drown, Mrs, Moore (secretary); and various prominent members of the kagii-e, and was 'escorted to the platform, ■ where, with Sir Joseph Ward, who arrived a little later, she remained during the first/part of the evening's proceedings. An admirable- background had been made by draping the waits of the- stage witli dark- red curtains, and witlf stands of foliage and pot plants-, the usually bare aspect of that part of the hail wa„ quite changed, flags also draped the. pillars, and the landing outside the chamber had been carpeted and closed in with, still more Here it was that tiTe" visitors and mealsers were welcomed by the secretary a-n.d stmw of the .members of tlio cotiiicil. Mrs. Keay ■ ilroivn, o'u behalf of th« league, welcomed- Lady Ward hack to Now Zealand, and expressed the pleasure that they all felt on having her once more in their midst. Mis,' Moore then read and presented an address to. Lady •Ward, for which the latter expressed much, appreciation,, as well as for their kind wishes. Sir. Joseph Ward aba spoke, afier which followed a programme of music and recitations, contributed to by Turner's Mandoline. "Band, Miss Hardinge-Maltby, Miss' Lcnrtox, Mr. Mooro, Miss Macdmw-W, Mr. Mil-' som', and others. After supper, which was laid on prettily-decoratedtables atone oiid of the corridor, the evening finished-with dancing, Ls.tdy Ward, who was presented with a. uouq'ttut of crimson cactus dahlias, wore .a beautiful gown of petrol blue channelise, draped with shadow lace that foil Into a short, rounded panel at the brick. Mrs, .Bernard Wood woraa draped gowii of ivory L'hnrmeusc and'figured definite, linishcd with a wide swathed belt of pale blue satin, a vivid touch of colour being given by the pink rose- that was fastened in the folds of-her corsage. Mrs. Keay Brown wore deep cream bn.cadetl satin,' with an overdress of black lace and net,' and Mrs. Moore was in royal blue eharmewso, with an overdress of gold net.and lace. Among those who were present wore: Sir John mid Lady Findlay, Mr. Witford, M.P.. Mrs. Wilford, and Miss Wilford, Mr, Atmore, ■ M.P., Mr., and Mrs. Robert Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Oorrigan, Mrs. Cecil Jones, Mrs. ]?. Samuelf Mr, and Mrs. E. Levvey, Miss Moore, and others. Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.m.g.A.. Owing to unsatisfactory weather conditions, the garden party which was to have- been given in Mrs. Denton's grounds yesterday alternooa. by the, Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. had to be abandoned, and, instead, st social afternoon took place at t'iio i'.M.C.A. buildings. It was with regret that the Ladies' Auxi'iary came to that decision, as the garden m Woo-loanibo Street, is looking particularly beautiful just now. The social hall in the Y.M.CA. had been decorated with quantities of'flowers for the occasion, sm.d an enjoyable musical programme had been arranged by Madamo Alucllfir. Contributing to i it were: ,Miss Wilson, Miss Mueller, Madame Mueller, Miss Besworthy, and Mr. Grant, the latter being one of the winners in a recent pianoforte- competition under the auspices of the Bar- . larat Competitions Society. Afternoon tea was a pleasant item in the proceedings, tlte ladies in charge being Mrs. Thompson, assisted' by Mrs.. Bennett, -Mrs. Varney, Sirs. Hist-, Sirs. Fossette, Miss Montague, and Miss Varney. The sweet stall was iu the kinds oj Mis. Kelly, Mrs. Grant, and Miss Denton, and tlio flowers wore disposed of early in- the. afternoon by tlio Misses Fossette. Mrs. Dumbell was mast successful with a cake guessing competition, the winners of which vntc Miss Wilson and Miss Fossette, who tied. Mrs, Low, president of the Ladies' Auxiliary, was present, and a large number of the auxiliary members also. A welcome visitor during tlio afternoon was Mrs. M. A. Williams, as also was Mrs. Den- 1 ton, in whoso grounds the party was,to •have taken place. Mi. -Vannsy n&tsd materially to the success m the afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. F. St'tean left for the south on Tuesday evening, Mrs. Donnistoii (Cliristehuiob) has arrived in the North Island on a visitto her daughter in Stratford, and also to friends in Wclliugtoa. . Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Chennells (Slastorton) and thoir son • irttend leaviug next month on a visit to ISngland. 'Die death occm'roi} en Monday last of Mrs. Naomi Warhurton, of Wellington Terrace, relict of the iatc Mr. 'l'lios. Keinmis War'biirton, who sli<y,l seven yoars a;;o, and iiioUinr of J!r. J. K. Warlmrtoji, formerly Auditor nud Cciitrollor-dlciieral, Mr. Arthur ''Warburton, Mrs. It. W. Kanp, ami tl«i Misses (2) Warburtoii. 'llik doceasml lady, who was in her eiglity-niiilh year, was one of the fcv. , siirviviiii; pioneers of 1840, liaviiiK an'net l in W(>)ti»<--tou that year liv tlie ship Martha Hitlgwa.v, oiik of the Now Xi'ulaiKl l.'iiiiipan.v's ciiartnrett vfssels. Th« fiiiiAral took plaeu yesterday. Special Courses of Hair Treatment from one guinea, guaranteed t:a pi-ovtnt (he hair falling and prosuota it luxiiriant "lossy growth. Sherupofliinc, Kairdrp.-ij:-ing, Face Massage, Superfluous Hair IVr. raa-uently Removed. A large stork <■{ Switches, Transformations, etc., at Knp. lish prices. Mrs. fiollsstoa, 236 Lanibtoii Quay. Personal attention by ajtpaint. meat. 'Phone 1589,»

A Farewell Tea. Miss .I'. Nathan ffiivc an afternoon tea yesterday as a farewell to Mrs. A. Levy and her ctautfhters, who are to leave- lor Kiigla-nd to-morrow. Toa was set in tile dining-room, the table having beffu decorated with scarlet eaetus dahlias and sweet peas. A miniature boat, ion which was inscribed the words "Bon Voyage," was-hung under the gasoKer and fastened by red streamers to the tabic, and tho cake dishes were decorated with flacs of all nations. Ail amusing competition took place which was won by Mr. JCachaiiah, of Gisbornc. The hostess wore a gown of nattier blue voile with haml-nainted border. Mrs. Levy wore a blatk brocaded silk costume and a mauve feather hat with touches of cerise. Among these present were: Mesdaraes Goldstein, De Costa, Cohen (2), Jacobs, Kylancls, Atack, Foldi, Cane, Patterson, Sullivan, Ellis, Jackson, M'Masters; Misses Atari?, Nathan, Patterson, Jkrtctt (2), Gannon (2), Penny.

Miss Ellen Pigott, 8.A., has been appointed Demonstratoi' in Biology at- Victoria College in pla-ce of Miss Jenkins, resigned.

M,is.s 'Xoyefoenne, who has actcel as assistant to Professor Picken (mathwnatics) at Victoria College, has resigned in order 'id take a post iu a Girls , School in Sydney.

Lady Atkinson has been.elected, and l>as accented the post of, vice-president of "the Women's League OVeUirtgten Province).for Eiblc-in-State Sdiools.

Di , . and Mrs. Forrest, of South Gaftterbitry, aw> staying with Mr. and Mrs. ■W. M. Hamiay, The Terrace. They leave to-morrow . for Sydney, where tlrey join the Orama for England.

Sirs. Harrison (Mastefton) and Mrs. Evaiis rotimicfl yeetorday from a brief visit to Wellington.

Dr. and Mrs. 15e«ce (Hamilton) left fj last Sfltiirday by the Maluira an a visit K to CanaiJa and Kiiglaucl. • U

Miss Groves iMastertoii) ss visiting Wellington.

Dr. and Sirs. Herbert arrived ill Wellington yesterday by the Jlaunganui on their reiurii from a visit to JOnglaiid ant! the Coiitineiit.

Mrs. Jcihn Barton (Tientliam) is visiting the Wairarspa.

Mr. ami Mrs. JE. A. Bahinsoit, of Koivmi, intend leaving ftest month on a visit to Canada, England, Norway, France, and Gei'mafty.