SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2141, 6 May 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Featharston,

A pretty, wedding took place at St. John's Church, Featherstyn, recently, when Miss Nina (Beiihain) Marriott, second daughter of Mr. W. Marriott, of Perth, Western .Australia, was married to Mr. Hradnoy Bockett, third son of Mr. F. V. Bockett, of Greytown. The Rev. Mr. Young performed the, eereniony. The bride, who was given away by Mr. K. Bockett, of Western Lake wore a gown of white silk marquisatto over white silk. The bodice was mode in Magyar style with yoke of very fine white lace and the material Crossed, over the front showing a best of tho lace wtiilo the skirt had a pointed trail! and was gracefully draped in front with a satin buckle. The back was al«o draped and finished with a sprnv of orango blossoms. A veil and wreath of orange blossoms were also worn and she carried a lovely shower i-oiuntet of cream roses, white cactus dahlias, Dutch' pearl azalea, and maidenhair fern, The bridesmaids were- Miss Dorothy Ua EEf . \™rn a v d i in ?* bJue > and 3&« Minn, nTm nh pffik cr °P 6da ned baskets of pn,k roses and autumn eaves A reception was held in the ng later for thesr future home at Wal 1 oanga, Otaki. Tho bride's gsiiiawav teo^teh.^^^^^

Eastbourna Bowling eiub Entertains. The Eastbourne Bowling Club held n gathering on last, when members and their ladv friends entertain*! Mr. W. P. Shortt it Z, bea " tlfull -V decorated with olJgold e ijsanthemums and green foliage, and the colours of tho dub. and smpw ,TirtT :, « d hy a ? UdiM '- ' Jl,c S ait ot the cvwmig was devoted to piogressive euchre, tho ladies' prize bemg won by Mrs Marsdcn, and & inon's o\ -Mi. J. D. Averv. After supper the prudent (Mr. C."K Bsse ll), All. bhortt to accept a handsome case ol pipes suitably ofcgrnved from the mem. oers ot tho club, mentioned that if it were not _f or Mr. SJwrtt's liindness in placing his private green at its disposal the Eastbourne Bowling Club would never have come into existence. In thanking Mr. Shortt the president stated that the time was not far distant when they would have the pleasure of inviting him to their new «rccn, which ho hoped would ho ready early next year. Mr. Shortt, who was greeted with cheers, stated that the club had been a great source of ploasuro to him, and he was willing to do in iho future what lie had done in the past. The president's trophy for the club championship was presented to the winner, Mr. C. M'Kcegan. During tho evening musical itfrms were contributed bv Misses Simpson and M'Cardell, and Messrs. Marquis, Avery and Simpson. A danco concluded a most enjoyable evening's entertainment. French and English BlffeffinGes, • Lady Duff Gordon has been writing serious facts concerning the difference between French and English dressing. Much of her information is true and wiso. in its generation. She is specially severe upon the Englishwoman's love o'f buying too many cheap costumes in preference to one very good tine. Aiaotber fact is that the i'Venchwoman is seldftu, seen in dyed-up furs imitating priceless' fox, sable, etc. They have either tho real thing or nothing at all. When the weather is cold, and they cannot afford long-furs, they havethoif tailkur coat buttoned up to the throat, and a small real collar of fur, and perhaps a giant muff of velvet edged with fur. Lady Duff.Gordon declares she has Ho titoe for women who choose to appear in the morning in a bright roso-tweed tailor costume, a large black picture hat (so beloved by the vain woman), black openwork stockings, and high patent-leather shoes with brilliant steel buckles, this effect finished frequently hy a rather soiled white fox muff and stole, the latter entwined round the figure in an utterly uu-Parbiaii way. Lawn Tennis. The ladies of Brougham Hill 'Lawn Tennis Club garo a progressive afternoon on their courts yesterday, inviting eight players from the Wellington Lawn Tennis Club. Sixteen took part in the competition, eight of the ladies (slaying as gentlemen. Miss Williams secured the gentlemen's prize, winning *he whole 27 games, and Miss Thompson won the ladies' ptize. Afternoon tea was served, and a very pleasant time was spent. The tables wero tastefully decorated with re*l berries and auhinM leaves. Palmerston Carnival. The Manawat.u Hunt Club, in conjunction with tho Motor Cycle Club and Manawatu Rugby Football Union, is nominating Miss Ellen Millar as Queen of the Carnival at Palmerston, and invites ether sports bodies to co-operate. The Palmerston Working Men's Club is nominating Miss Mailman. ■

A Sydney engagement recently ai»' nounccd is that of Miss Isabel Sliallon to Lieutenant-ComiKandei' Graham, of H.M.S. Penguin, states the Sydney "Sun." Tho marriage will probably tako placo in mid-winter,

Mrs. Maudo Knight, who has'been spending some time in Sydney after her visit to New Zealand, and touring many parts.of New South Wales, left. last week for Fiji and the- Islands. She expects to be. absent some little time, bat hopes to roturn to Sydney again.

Mias Winifred. Jamas, now Mrs. Do Jan, who has been seriously ill, is recovering. An interesting series of tides from her pen have been appearing' in tho Loudon "Daily Cliiouiole. * Miss James' may be remembered as tho author of "Letters to My Sort," published a few years ago in Loudon. "Bachelor Betty" -was another of her books.

Miss Valentine Sidney (Miss Reynolds Dennistou) has returned to the stage as Ellen Lo Page in "Sealed Orders" (states the Sydney."Sun"). Miss Sidney was a prominent member of tho artistic forces' of Messrs. Plimntor ami Denniston during their managerial career.

Tho Misses Hart (Paekakariki) left last evening on a visit to Auckland.

A progressive euchre tonnianient, followed by a dance, was organised for Monday evening by the Wellington Navals' Uoatinf? Society, and was very successful. Euchre occupied the first part of the evening, the winners of the tournament being Jliss Murphy and Mr. Boyd, winners of the. first prizes, and Miss Burns and Mr. fruise, consolation prito winners. Among those present were: Misses Feu roc, Woods (2), Anderson, Parsons, Moklrnm (2), Spencer, Nolan. Ilankins, lkegan, M'Gil'l (2), O'Neill, Richards, and Davidson; Mes« dames Rabo, Armstrong, Jansen, Spencer. Harris. Francis, and Williams. Mr. Rabo presented the prizes. Dancing brought a very pleasant evening to a close, the music tseing supplied by Miss Hawthorne.

Before applying «ny hnir tonir, it is ndvisable to have frentwerst for ib« se;>ip— if only ono—to stimulate the ritruiiiMon and revive (he life of the hair folliclco, thus effecting imiiiwliiile results, it p.| sn pprves lo (well UHine limv to TOH»vipe all'l in tar* (or their hair, Mrs. MlttWn, Eair Specialist, feambton

Hiifsing Guild of St. John. A meet inn; of tho Wellington Division of tho Nursing' Guild of St. John Ambulance was held at St. John's Schoolroom oh Tuesday evening. Mrs, Scfton* Moorh.ouso presided ovc- an attendance of more than forty members. Dr. A. Martin lectured to a very interested audience on dealing with" minor ailments, such as burns, colds, wounds, and others. A hearty veto of thanks was passed to the doctor for his instructive aud beneficial lecture. Military Ball at Takapau. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Johnston guv* a hall at "Onmwliaro," Takapau, last evening, in honour of Sir Lm Hamilton, ivho,_ with General Gml ley and other visiting officers, were their guests. Mrs. C- D. Allan, (Auckland) leaves by the Kemacra on Thursday for England. Mrs. Eri Williams (Wairarapa) and Mrs. Risnworth are visiting Wellington. Miss Eileen Duigan (Waflganui) is visiting Wellington. Mrs. Dudley (Auckland) leaves for lingkmd by the Remvicra on Thursday, Dr. C E. R. Bueknill ami Mrs. Buakmll, of Tauranga. were passengers from Sydney to Auckland by tlso Manuka o:@ Sunday, Dr Bueknill has been absent from Now Zealand for eight months, and for part of that time waa stwdvinc surgery at tho West London Hospital. tfr, and Mrs. Bncknifl returned to Sydney ay tue Orient liner Orvieto, and will proceed to Tauranga this week. Mii. Dymoek was a passenger by tlra Mapotirdca for Picton on Monday.' Dr. and Mrs. Morkane hnvo rotHriiml to Uirwtehai'cli from their visit to tl*o nortii. Later in tho week thev leave for England and tiro Continent. Mr. ami Mrs. Stuart and Mrs. Hancock: left by tho Mapourika for Picton on Monday. ■Miss StuarUFortes left bv the I ateena ror Nelson on Monday.' Our Otaki corrospoßdent writes that the wedduifi took place at Wellington on Wednosdny of 3liss Katie W, daughter of. Mr. M. H. Ayre, of Otaki to Mr. Robert Hayes, of Wellington. Hair, like seeds, Mn nDvel . gtow ÜB j he .s«ul be suited Co it. Diseased seal;* lia\c teen proved to bo associated alwat-s u-itb the. growth and development of niicrobic life, and they are easily avoiddble by prompt use ol the latest scjentifio i,r---parrttions, as sold by Miss Milsom." All advice given free on hair ninl skin I'-ieli ease (iMgnosml, and clients taqsht tfiMiown i, nme treatinent. Dandruff »oMtivdy cured. Mis-s Milsow. 31 Willis Sf' (Opposite .Shortt's Picture Theatre).