SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2118, 8 April 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wanganui Wedding. '""■■"' Tho marriage took place in Trinity Methodist Church, Wangairoi, on Saturday, of Miss Sarah Hopkins, youngest daughter of Mr. G. Hopkins, of Worees.tor (England), to Mr. John R. Heaiey, youngest son of Mr. W. H«a!ey, of ngamii. Tho lev. J. A, Lusford performed the ceremony, and the bride was Riven away by Mr. W. Hill. Mies M. Liddlo was bridesmaid, and Mr, J. H. Cooper was best man, Wellington Convalescent Home. Tho statutory meeting of contributors to the Wellington Convalosoenfc Home was held at .the Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon. The Home is governed by six trustees, and the two retiring trustees (Mesdaines A. Martin and A. Pearce) were re-elected. Home for Aged Needy. Tho Wellington Society for the Relief of the Aged Needy met yesterday for the purpose flf electing ■ trustees. The three retiring trustees (Messrs. J. G. W. Aitken, W. Allan, and W. N. Hannay) were rejected. Wellington Ladles' C.A. Contributors to the Wellington Ladies' Christian. Association held their statutory meeting yesterday. Messrs. C. P. l'owles, J. G. W. Aitken, and W. Allan (retiring, trustees) were "reelected. Of New Zealand Interest, 'The "British '.Australasian" states that on February 17, at AU Saints', Margaret Street, London, Professor Thomas Howell Laby, M.A., Emßianucl College, Cambridge, Professor of Physics at the New Zealand University, Wei-* lington, only son of the lato Mr. T, J. Laby, of Creswict (Vic), and nephew of the late Judge Wilkinson, of Victoria, was married to Miss Beatrice Littlejohn, younger daughter of the late Mr. A. I. Littlojolin, of Wellington. The bride, who was given away by her cousin, Mr. C. W» B. Wttlejokn, foxlnCTly llhodes Scholar (Victoria), and bow. of St. Bartholoinew's,' wore her travelling costume of WeiJgwood blue, with a tagel hat to match.' Mr. C. Wright, member of Captaia Scott's AntarcticExpedition, was best fflan. A reception was afterwards, held at the .Wcibeolf Hotel. Among the New Eealandors aad Australians present were: Pr. W. A. Chapplo, M.l'., Mis. and Miss Oliapple, Miss E. Bobertson, daughter of Sir William and Lady f.nd cousiii of the bride, Sif J. J. Thonisen, F.ILS., ana Lady Thomson, Sir Ernest Eirthej , - ! ord and Lady Kutherferd, Br. and Mrs. M'Gavin, Dr. and Mrs. Kaye, the Misses Easterfiela, Mr. and Mrs. Davfason, sister of tho tfrijlogroem, Mr, P. Burbidge, Miss MaePiarraid, Mr, A. R. Atkinson, Miss B. Bttsh, Mrs. Renwjck, M. Bailey, and Mr. E. W. Kingston. Professor and Mrs. Laby left after'the reception, for Folkestone. ' - A London journal states that Mr. Will Hutehens, of fiattera, New Zealand, third son of Mr. R- L. Hutche»B," was married oil February 12, at tho Wosleyan Church, Bromley, to Miss Mary ..Edith Kemp,, second daughter o! tho latellev.-tieosge Eemp, o£ .Cambridge- Tho ofßbiatiiig -clergy wore ihb Rev. (( G, T ;A, r Shafts. and the, .Bav. .Wfl--liaWyuJrj.' Tho "bride's gown was,of. .ivory "sal in; with' embroidere4, veil ; and wreath of orange blossoms,. She attended by two'hridesmaids, ijer sister,.Miss Am)' Kemp, and her cousin, M?ss. Kathleen Proud, who wore pale grey with black'tagel hats and. 'grey 'plumes;' and ■gold'," pearl, afid peridot" pendants,. the gifts of tho tedegrooni, Tho Vritte was given away by hot cqWsin, }Sf. T. Proud, and her brolherj Mr, ' h&ifa ■ Kemp, acted as best man./ Mr. and Mrs. A. Canjpbei!, of "Argyll," Stoko Street,' leave by the Maunganui on Thursday afternoon on a holiday tour of Australia/ The following resolution of regret and sympathy has been passed by tire Wellington Municipal Officers' Association:— "That tho executive desires to placo on record its deep regrftt at the death of Mrs. Falk estimable wife of one who was a city councillor of many years' standing—whoso presence will be sadly ipissocl from municipal social f usetions; and also desires to express to Mr. Falk Cohen its i deep sympathy with him in his sad loss." I Amongst the visitors to Ta-upo thereare staying at the Terraces Hofoh Lord Rochdale and Mr. Lord (England), Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nelssn and Miss Nelson (Woodville), Sir.. B. Davis (Wellington), and Mr. and Mrs. Ctampfon (Napier). Mrs. Comerford arrived, in Wellington yesterday by tho Renmera from 'Cape Town. Mrs., Napier, t who has- been staying with Mrs. Gray at Kolb-urne, intends returning to Auckland to-day. Mrs. E. M. Herrick, "Fotheringay," Levin, leaves by the* Wabifte thjs evening on a visit to Greymoath. Mr. and Mrs. Chihg (Jiapier) -are etaying at the Hotel Cecil. Me. Ching has recently been appointed. manager of the South British Insurance Company in Wellington. Mrs. and Miss Binney and Mr. Jtoy Binney arrived in Wellington by tlie Remuora, and , are staying with -Mrs. W. T. Wynyard. Mr. and Miss M'Lennan and Miss Gordon left last week on a visit to Rotorua and Auckland. .From Auckland they sail ,by tho Niagara for iVencouver, en route for England.. Mr. Charles Bagley and Mrs. and Miss Bagley nre leaving Auckland on a tour of the world on April %"i. After visiting the chief towns of Australia they will proceed to the- Straits Settlement, Java, China, and ladia, and will visit all the chief cities in Europe, the United 'Kingdom, and JTorth America. Mr. Howard Edio and Mrs. Edio aro staying nt tho Grand Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Acton-Adams (Otago) left by the Manuka on Friday for Sydney, on route for England. The Rev.. E. C. Te-Mtalit and Mrs. Tennant returned to Martiuborougli oil Thursday from a visit to England. Mr. Colin Macandrew atid .Mrs. Mftcandrow passed through Wellington yesterday on their return to Dunedin from •a visit to Auckland. Before applying any hair tttnie, it is adyisablo to liavo treatment for tho sculp— if only one—to stimulate the circulation and revive tho lifo- of tho hair lollieles, thus effecting immediate rfeults. It aleii servos to teach ladies how to massago iind to caro for their liair. Mrs. Kcilleston, Hair Specialist, Lnmhton Qimy.*

Farewell and Presentation.-..-.-.",.'' . Mr. and-Mrs.- F. W. .Bartholomew, , who aro leaving Tinui, whero tltey have Jived "for .several years, wore cntertaiaod by tho membors of tlio Tinui Lawn Tcu»is Ciub. Mr. Bartholomew was presented by Mr. R. MaanscH, on bctnif oi' clab membefs, with a casa of pipes, and Mrs. Bartholomew ivith a hiiudbag and travoUing-rug., Tho Rev. Mr. Hands paid tribute to the energy ami public BpiriteSness of tho guests of tho evening, who had taken a prominent part in tho social and sporting affairs of tho district. A Presentation. Mrs. Moore, who has retired from . the position of secretary to tlio Wellington Association of Spiritualists, was presented by tke- president, on behalf of the members, with .a handsome toilet set of oxidised silver. Mr. M'Lean referred to Mrs, Moore's services to the society, and regretted that she had found it- necessary to retire. Mrs, Moore, who is horn, secretary for tho National Association, went north yesterday to attend the Annual conference at' Easter in Auckland. ■ Felldlng Notes., Miss White (Eawke's Bay) is tho Roost of Mrs. 6. Haggitt. Mrs. aiid Miss Miller have- returned : from Aticklan3. Miss Ferrier (New Plymouth) is stay.; ing with Mrs. Guthric. Mrs. Porter 'is staying with Mrs. Osborne. . There was a large attendance at tennis on, Saturday, and Mi's, and Miss Miller provided afternoon tea. Among those present were:' Mesdames Lawson, Haggitt, Banting, Walker, Misses Baiicy, Can-, Wyatt,. Baybittle,' Mahottey, Grace, Beauty, and Health. The toaehers who- are -.attendiflg. tho ■physical; culture classes, in Welliagton are having-qTiito a. strenuous; fort Wight or so, and in the- brief ..time of ono week " would .appear • to' have' made -ttoaderM progress-vfitlvtheir work. Toiho casual i observ«u v it might not be: at first apparent that' the -. whole, system of training .1 interlaces iji,-a very systeniatio way,-and, i beginiuhg with.quite- , elerneutary esor- I cises, ftjofb and raoro exacting . in the gradual progression- of each gvpup. Every set or group of csoroisfis stimulates and trains some part of the body—museles, lungs, heart, chest, etc. —arid .it sail Be- easily undetstyod how uraeh one's health iftusb.benefit, to , say n-othing of tlw iiei-Focfc control and balance of the body whfch each student must gain. To compress iflto a fortnight what is .usually achieved in a year or so i_S a fairly big undertaking for both pupils and instructresses, for, not ofily ato .the physical exorcises to be mastered," but also tho reason int. their use, aad just cractiy what part of. tho body is affected and in what way,' It mnst seem quifcg odd to teachers" to bo : catechised liko any of their own pupils (as tjiey aro in these,.classes),.,so that the underlying, : theory may m , tboroiighlytnderstoodi In . tura they deluge; tho - tastrttctress - with -'questions., as to -the effect of certain niovenientS, er tho reason why such and s«ch a tiring is done.. Then they divide thcniselvps "mto Brjuads'of sis, " eaelt squad" goes ; tnroirgh evolutions directed by one of . ;thoit Buniber. ■ ■ All tho Avliile fe head mistMSs' Jits"-.ffonit vm-. s.qiiatl--' ; to. .in-- ■ other to seo that alli-l'bciiig done as it should be- dojiio. i '-.'.-|t ! is .alt jpry interest-, ing mdce:|,. taitl^ : if. die;'trwiiißg istfl jiroduco sMi''.g'r , a^.;and^i>!'iii , Emfes: and' k!mic» «f body.\is.is shown -.by' the. . .teachers bfpli.vs|?al tr.ainmp,.therus.elyes, then it cannot bceomo, ttiiiver.s-a.l- 'teoqtiipkly. No Tijc-o that has over peopled tho world has had so passionate a senseof beauty of "forin" as, , - tho Greeks,' and ■probably no race-ever dMso'uiuch to achieve that beauty as they. "It has f^ ,' niai-ncd for.our modern- .civilisation to. place an 'iijfiiiitejy "lesser'valao .upon phy-sic'aJ .t-raiaisig,. and for .the French: most discriminating- aad most artistic of people l —to >try to bring bask the method-s practised by tie Greeks-.of old. Watching -th©.'junior stuads I 'ttt , work this Woek was cstremely interest-' ; ings they porfornied their exercises with, precision and- verve. Tjiey , a-fe, .one , I hears., extremely a&d '. have oven arranged mtet-equad com- , petitions amortg themselves. The daueo 1 steps which they / practise should j>roduco soma 'good dancers, lissome and springy. It was a very considerate and understanding instructor that Iv'as in charge of "A" squad, as, aft-er sopi-o fairly vigarovis esoroisos,. tho members of tlie-class wore given a. fow seconds to aryango their disordered tresses. Even the most correctly trained hair is .'apt to get ruffled.at such times. One cannot help thinking thai ono of the difficulties that lies teforo the teacher wlioii she commences teaching will probably be aefe with jji the faefc that- s!).o. may have a largo class te tea-ch of forty, fifty, sixty, or oven mere children, and it will be ni> easy matter to give them, tho individual attention w'liieh will be necessary. However, why anticipate?. '