WOMAN'S WORLD.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2124, 16 April 1914, Page 2

WOMAN'S WORLD.

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SOCIAL AN© PERSONAL, ft Wedding at Karori. The marriage took place yesterday in St. Mary's Church, Karon, of Miss May Moss, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Moss, of Karori, to Mr. J. W. G. Brodie, son of Mr. James Brodio, of Blackheatli, London. The "ceremony was performed by tho Bov. Mr. Hansell, assisted by tho Rev. Mr. Innes-Joiies, of Feilding (uncle of the bride), and Mr. Shortt played tho organ. Tho brido, who was given away by her. father, wore a gown of white brocade, draped with beautiful point appliquo lace. On each side of the head the •ong tullo veil was caught in with sprays of ornngo blossoms and a hasniuflt of white roses was carried. The three bridesmaids wero Miss Rita Moss (sister), Miss Bhoda Bristow, and little Miss Ruth Innes-Jones (eusin of tho bride). Tho elder bridesmaids -ft-oro very prettv frocks of maize-brocaded cropo do chine, with bodices of shadow laco veilod with ninon of the same shade as tho crepe, and sashes of Fnkin blue cropo. Their small black velvet hats woro trimmed with tall black mounts and touches of blue to match, their sashes and they wore gold signet rings, tho gifts of the bridegroom. The small bridesmaid was in a frock of shadow laco, veiled with maize ninon, and a cap of black tulle. Sheaves of golden brown chrysanthemums were,carried by all threo bridesmaids. Mr. Bkckley was tho best man and Mr. Howdon tho groomsman. Mrs. Moss, tho mother of the bride, woro a gown of white Satin, draped with black ninon and black shadow lace, tho blue which gave such a distinctive note of colour to the. wedding being again noticeaWo in tho-waist-belt and knot, with which .tho dress was completed, and in tho plumes with which the white velours hat was trimmed. A bouquet of hydrangeas and delphiniums was carried. After the cer£B)ony a rccoptton was held at tho residence of the bride's parents at Karori. _ Very lovely flowers decorated the various rooms, and the marquee which had been erected upon the lawn, In tho drawing-room, where the brido and bridegroom, standing beneath a floral bell, received the congratulations of their friends, were beautiful roses, delphiniums, hydrangeas, and peony dahlias. In tho marques were quantities of white cosmeas, daisies, and roses, and in the breakfast-room wero red flowers and autumn foliage, while everywhere woro stands of begonias, roses, and hydrangeas. The health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by the Rev. Mr. Innis-Jones, and was responded to by the bridegroom. Mr. F. Didsbury proposed that of tho bridesmaids, and the Hon. A. L. Herdman that of tho bride's parents, her grandparents, and Mrs. G. Didsburv. Mr. Tolhurst proposed that of tlio bridegroom's parents. Among those present were:—Mrs. 6. Moss (the bride's grandmother), who .wore black silk with a violet velvet bonnet; Mrs, George Didsbury, black silk coat and skirt awl black and white hat; Mrs. Dyer, aunt of the bride (Mastertou). grev crepo frock and black hat with feathers; Mrs. P. Didsbury, cream costume and black bat with blue feathers; Mr-i. J. Didsbury, brown costume -and black feathered hat; Miss Eileen Didsbury, torra-cotta silk frock and black imt with gironcc-colourcd bows; Miss .Beryl Innis-Jones, grey coat and cerise and grey hat; Mrs. A. L. Hwdman, saxo blue silk gown and saxe blue hat; Mrs, C. Johnston, black, and black ■ and white hat; Mrs. Walter " Johnston, cream crepo do chino gown and and white hat;_ Mrs. Bristow, black and white gown with a eeriso chott and black and white hat; Miss Manloy, saxo bluo silk dress and black hat witli white feathers; Miss .Hohnden, grev coat and skirt and black and white hat; Mrs. Bulkloy, dark grey coat and skirt and black feathered hat; Mrs. ft Blmukll, violet costume " and black hat with touches of violet; Mrs. A. Dickson, grey and white striped costume, white fox furs, and black and white hat; Mrs. Guy Fulton, dark coat ami skirt, b'iaek hat and white fox furs; Mrs. W. Bhmdell, violet costume and. black hat; Miss F. D'Oyly,_ navy blue and hat to match; Mrs. Leckie, blue ninon froek and black bat with a large yellow rose; ilrs. and Miss Gavin, Mrs. and Miss Miles, Miss M'Lean and Dr. M'Lean, Mks %, Nathan, Mr. G. Moss, tho Hon. C. Johnston, tho Hon. A. L. Herdman, Mr. F. Didsbury, Mr. (J. Didsbury, Dr and Mrs. Webster, Mr. J. Didsburv, Mr. W. Blundell. The bride travelled in a fawn coat and skirt, with a bluo collar and a fawn bin* hat. Her presents from the bridegroom were a diamond ring, a fur coat, and a fitted dressing-bofc. From Mr. Brodio's staff came a delightful set of electric houseappliances.

Weddings at Napier. The Napier correspondent of The Dominion writes that the wedding took place at the Napier Cathedral .yesterday afternoon of Miss Treve M'Hardv, daughter of Mr. L. H. M'Hardy, of Blackhead, to Mr. Thomas Priec, son of Mr. F. Price, of Takapau. ' Subsequently many guests wow entertained at the Masonic Hotel.

At St. Augustine's Cliurclt, Napier, yesterday afternoon, Miss Hilda May Foreman, sister of Mr. G. R. Foreman, of Napier, was married to Mr. Henry John Hill, of Napier. Mr. C. P. Hil) was best man, and Mr. E. C. Wright groomsman. Tlio bridesmaids were the Misses Aliee Nielson airf Dortien Humphrey. Subsequently, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hill left for the south.

The wedding took place'in the Napier Cathedral yesterday of Miss Matilda Novilc, youngest daughter of Mrs. C. Ncvilc, of Napier, to Mr. George Edward Stains Daniel!, son of the. late Lieutenant-Colonel B, S. DaniolL. or the Royal Dublin Fusiliers.' The bride Was given away by her brother, Mr. Geoffrey Nevile, of Auckland. After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom left for Waitotara, their future home. Wedding at Ounedln. A Wedding of local interest took place at the residence of the bride's parents, Diinedin, yesterday morning, when Mr. Oswald Montague Smith, "son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Smith, o.H and respected residents of Palmerston North, was married to Miss Lucy M«e, eldest daughter of Mr. and Edward Mee, of Duucdin. Mr. Geoiv Watchorn, of Valmerston North, was best mail, and Miss Gladys Scott, jiieee of the bride, bridesmaid. Mr. Smith is well known in this city, being editor of the "New Zealand Shipping and Commerce Annual Review" and "Now Zealand Shipping Gazette." MISS MILSOM, HAIK AND FACE PHYSICIAN, Begs to notify that she Sas remtfred from tho King's Chambers to Iwoi No. 1 Barnctt's Buildings, 94 Willis Street (opposite Shortts' Picture Theatre). All preparations, for the hair,' face, nails, and all hair work can be obtained as usual at above address. Telephone. BU.'

A VICAR'S FIAT

MATTERS OF-INTEREST-^pOM'SIHAKiPR;!;

Wedding at' Newtowfl^; S At. St.'J'amcs'stClHriJ'lij-eXow.L.ojyiij'soit Wednesday, "soin'of Mr.. S.' J.'Boo.to/'Sou.tli'a]l,-*.Loinldii ,\V.;was married to'"Miss l ';S:-.'j.[l'ra(3sliaw/ , :?of Auckland.* dfliigUtcr-'oi'''tl)<*:.|;late Mr. John Bradshaw, i'of'Greymeuth. irTho bride, who was; given.-away. -,});■? her brother.■ Mr! J!j H:"Bradshaw, wore a beautiful gown of shadow laco over satin ! thiirmeusc,"finished■".■with a'prott-.y soft sash, and a "veil..with ..orange blossoms^ , Sho was attended ■by Ik.t two little nieces, the Misses Mavis and'Ngairo Bradshaw; who wore- shadow laco and satin, and carried ■posies of daisies'mid autumn leaves.",. Mr. ■ Ij. Shoriiey was best man.' The presents .to the bridesmaids woro gold bangles. A reception Was afterwards held at.the residenco of Mr. J. H." Bradshaw,. Blytho Street. .Tins'mother °f the brido woro black merveilleux, and a handsome sea coat; Mrs. J. 11. Bradshaw was in .a i-remn tailored costume, and black velours with large plume.■■ ■ Mr. and Mrs. Booto left for Sydney, en rout© for England ami the Continent. The bride travelled in a navy tailored costume and white plumed hat. Wedding at Falffierstori. A pretty wedding took place at All Saints' Church, I'trJuicrston North, on Easter Monday, when Miss Mabel Hands, oldest daughter of Mr. J. W. Hands, was married to Mr. Tioy Jordan, only son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Jordan, of C'hristchuteh (formerly of Welling* ton). The bride wore a white cloth costume, trimmed with white fur, and hat of white pailette silk, trimmed with white fur and feathers. She was attended by her sister, Miss Alth-ea Hands and Miss Aileen Jordan, sister of thebridegroom, who veto attired in tsavy and- white- costumes and tango velours hats. Both brido and bridesmaids carried white prayer books with streamers of whits ribbon and flowers, the gifts of the- bridegroom's mother. Tiro bridegroom's gift to tho brido Was a ruby pendant and chain, tin* bridesmaids receiving quaint pearl and piati-. bum brooches. Mr, J. B, Jordan (Wellington) was best man, and Mr. Wilfred Honiersbam (Christchurch) groomsman. The bri3c-'s mother woro a nary costume and black panne velvet hat, with black mount, and the bridegroom's mother was in a dress of black eliarmonse- and a black tagel hat, trimmed with black panuo velvet, and feathers. After tho ceremony the guests assembled at tho residence of tho bride's parents, where afternoon tea was served. Wellington Sotitli Nursing Division. Tho fortnightly mooting of the Wellington. South nursing division was hold on Tuesday evening, in tho Hewtown Library lecture hall, and, in spite of the weather, was Well attended. Messrs. Tucker and Waters, of the tramway division, were present, and showed tho various methods used for artificial respiration, after which the lady members of tho division tried them, boy scouts from tho St. Thomas Company being the patients. At the close of a very interesting evening's work, Mrs. Preston proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the tramway division inert, and also to tho scouts for so kindly assisting in the work. The vote was carried unanimously. A Coming of Ago. ''* At tho Ktlbirnie Hall on Monday evening last a number of friends woro enter-. taincd by-Mr, and Mrs, J. H. Worboys, tlio occasion being the coming of age of their daughter, Miss Gladys Wornpys. Musical items woro contributed, by Misses Price, Stonebanks, Bouttell,_ and Young, and Messrs. and Phi.ck«ey. At supper, which was served oii tho beautifuHy-dccorated stage, the toast of Miss Worboys"' health was proposed by Mr. Parkinson, the oldest friend present. aftd.Miss Worboys stiitably replied. Dancing concluded a very . enjoyable evening. Acknowledgments. The matron of the- Hospital acknowledges the following gifts:—Magazines and sweets, Wellington Girls' College; magazines and books, Miss Kutner (Tennyson Street), Mr. K. T. Turiibull; Bowers, Mr. Herbert Baillie, Mrs. Priss, Wellington Girls' College, Mrs. Hills (Daniel Street); sweets and books, Wellington Girls' College; books, Working Mori's Club, At the monthly meeting of the New Brighton branch (Canterbury) of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, a resolution was carried reaffirming tho position of the branch, in supporting the Bible-in-State Schools League,- and requesting tho Government in see- that, tho referendum was taken at tho next General Election. Misses Sybil and Phyllis Thurston, of Hawera, are staying with Mrs. Kerr, of Berharapore.

Mrs. Drumnvond and Miss Anderson, who have been visiting relatives in Hawke's Bay,; have returned to Wei-, liugton.

The marriage of Miss Gertrude Holmes, of Brooklyn, to Mr. Eric Rutherford, of Mendip Mills, South Canterbury, takes place to-day at Ealswcll (says the "Evening News'"}-

Visitors slaying at "Balmoral" this week include* Mrs. Oko Smith (England), Miss Turtou (Wairarapa), Miss Henderson (Mnsterton), Mr., Mrs., and Miss Alcorn (Christchureh), and Miss Ororabie (Hastings).

Bcfovo applying any hair totiic, it is advisable to have treatment for the sealo— if o»!y one—to stimulate the cireulaHen and ravive the life of the hair follicles, thus effecting immediate results, It also serves to teach ladies how (o massage and to care for their hair. . Mrs. Eolleston, Hair Specialist, Laniljtßri Quay.*

. WELL-KNOWN ACTKESS MARRIED MISS "B1LLIE" BURKE. By TclMrrapb-Press Association—Copyright Km Yerlt, April 14, Miss "Bil'iti" Burke, the actress, has married Mr. Florona iSicgfeld, jun., theatrical manager, at Hobokcu, New Jersey. •

BRIDESMAIDS' HEADS MUST BE COVERED. By Tol*g*anh—l'ress Association—Copyright London, April M. The Rev. Mr. Bales, vicar of Wal< thain, has notified his parishioners that bridesmaids must have their heads covered at marriages. He relies on the eleventh chapter of the Ist Epistle of. St. Paul, to tho Corinthians: —"But every woman that proyoth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishouoiired her head'; for that is even all one as if she were shaven. For if tho trots an be not covered !et lior also bo shorn; but if it be a shame- for a woman to ho shorn or shareu let hot be covered.".