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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2271, 3 October 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND.PB.RSONAL.

A Pahiatua Wedding. A pretty wedding, and ono which attracted considerable interest among' tho numerous relatives and friends of bride and bridegroomwas solemnised at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Pahiatua, on Thursday afternoon, writes our Pahiatua correspondent. The bridegroom was Mr. William Hay, late of Moneymusk, Scotland, and tho bride Mrs. Elise May Major, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Biggs, of Pahiatua. The Rev. Bawden Harris officiated. Tho bride, who was given away by her father, wore a silver grey crystaiine costume, trimmed with satin to match, and a biscuit-coloured straw hat with floral crown. Sho was attended by her three sisters, Misses Jessie, Almo, and Eileen Biggs. The two elder sistors wore dresses of cream silk, with lace and pearl trimmings, also hats, of'silk and tulle. Each - carried shower bouquets. Little' Miss EUeon woro a pale blue silk dress and a mob, cap, and carried a shepherd's crook. Mr. John Hay (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man, and Mr. George Baucke was groomsman. There was a large attendance at the ceremony. The Wedding March was played by_ the organist (Mrs. Hayden) as tho bridal party left the church. Subsequently a reception was hold at the Foresters' Hall, where the many guests -were received by tho bride's mother, w r ho wore a tailored costume, with black tagel straw hat. Tho bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold wristlet watch. To the elder i bridesmaids lie gave a silver-niouutcd brush and comb, and to -the .younger bridesmaid a gold pendant and chain. Mr. and Mrs. Hay afterwards left by motor on their honeymoon, which is to be spent in tho north. On Thursday night an enjoyable 1 danco was held intho Foresters' Hall in honour of tho wedding. . In Aid of the War Fund, . The augmenting of tho War Fund was the object for winch, the ball, organised by tho Ladies'"Committee'of the Star Boating Club, was. held last evening. The Town Hall, in which it took place, was on this occasion almost entirely decorated with flags, in keeping with- the cause, for which it was given, and tho way in which they had been draped about tho Chamber, from the roof, in front, of. tho supporting pillars of the gal-' lery, and upon the stage was very effective, and struck an entirely now note. Huge chimps of arums banked the front 'of tho stage, and with their cool green leaves and ivory flowers gave a picturesque and restful touch to the picture. Below them'was draped the. Onion Jack, while on either side of it were the flags of the Allies —Belgium, France, llussia, and Japan. - Tho space underneath tho galleries was carpeted and mado a comfortable resting place with couches aild chairs, whilo the stage, similarly furnished, had its attractions for onlookers. It was quite a khaki ball, as all tho members of the Expeditionary Forco .who attended were iir their uniforms, with a very slight sprinkling of naval, uniforms. Among those who wero present were Lady Godley, who was wearing a gown of geranium pink channeuso, draped with iioral tissue; Lady Ward, in. yellow brocade, draped with laco and floral tissue, and trimmed with fur; Mrs> H. D. Bell, grey brocade, with jewelled embroideries and lace; Mrs: A. S. Biss, emerald green satin, draped with .lace; Mrs. Peat,-black velvet and cream lace; Mrs. Bridge,, black satin and laco; Mrs. Bayfield, black charmeuso, with bodice of white not veiled with Mrs. F. M. B- Fisher,'hlack'charmeuse,, trimmed with white lace, veiled with black uinon; Mrs. J. P. Luke, black satin and lace: Mrs. Lan Duncan, oyster satin, 'veiled with black laco; Mrs. Dymock, black crepe de chine, and scarlet belt; Mrs. Widdop, white lace, trimmed with tiny rosebuds; Mrs. Wheeler,.apricot chiffon; Mrs. Galvin, pale pink crepe de chine; Mrs. Bucholz, white satin, draped with black lace; Mrs. V. Iliddiford, ivory satin; Mrs. F. M'Lean, white satin, with overdress of Brussels lace;. Miss Mason, pale blue satin; Miss Rapley, cherry pink satin, with white, lace bodice; Miss H. Bulkley, pink satin, w;th overdress of ninon: Miss Elder,, white crepe de chino, with scarlet sash; Mrs. Fullon, black satin and lace; Miss Alison Elder, whito satin and lace; Miss Duncan, geranium pink satin;. Mrs.. El'der, black satin and laco; Miss Simpson, palo pink satin;. Miss Stout, blue charmeuse: Mrs. Bernard Wood, pink crepe de chine; Miss Peat, black nmon and lace; Miss I. Peat, grey charmeuse; Mrs. Hocking, amber crepe de clime, draped with black; Mrs. Field, roscda ween satin and ninon; Miss Pearce fPatea), pink charmeuse and laco; Miss Field, blue crepo de chine; Mrs. Mantell blue satin, with an overdress embroidered in Oriental colours; Miss Hislop dark red velvet, with corsage of laco and net; Miss Wilford, white crepe de chine, edged with fur; Miss E. Holmes, pink ninon; Miss Watson, yellow satin, draped with floral tissue; Mrs. R. Flotcher, black satin, with em!broideries; Miss Wilberfoss, pink charmeuse; Miss Miles, blue satin; Mrs. Henderson, pink charmeuse, with white 1 lace; Miss Osborne-Gibbes, pale pink Batin. Tho committee of tho ball was formed by Mrs. H. D. Bell, Mrs. A. S. Biss, Mrs. A. D. Bayfield, Mrs. J. E. Widdop, Mrs. H..8. Bridge, Mrs A. V,. Newton, Mrs. F. H. Galvin, Mrs. J. Peat, Mrs. W.'S. Wheeler, and Mrs. E. Bucholz. Mrs. Bayfield and Missi B. Peat wero tho joint secretaries. Iho cliaporones were Lady Kefburn, Lady Goiley, Lady Stout,. Mrs. W. I>. Mas■«oV Lady Ward, Mrs. H. D. Bell,. Mrs. J. P. Luke, Mrs. A. S. Biss, Mrs. A. Crawford, Mrs. C. Pearce, Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs. E. B. Dymock, Mrs lan Duncan, Mrs. W. H. Field, Mrs L. 0. H. TripV, Mrs. J. E. Fulton Mrs. M. Mvcrs, Vliss Coates, and Dr. PlattsM'ills Supper was set m tho Concert Chamber, the tables having been adorned with arums and white narcissi, iho furnishing of the Town Hall for the ua ll was done by Sooullars It is expected that tho fund will benefit considerably, as so nmoh was given rnd dona for tho cause.

A fancy-dress party in aid tlio Scout Funds was held in the Grey town Town Hall on Thursday. Sir. W Moore of Carterton (District Commander), and Airs. Moore and ■Mr..Q. C. Hurley, of Wollinnton, wero amongst those sent. l)ancimg and .games were kepi, up for the little ones till 10 o'clook.-Danc-ing for adults was then kept up till I a.m. '

Paris Women. In War Time. ■■■■■■.■ The Paris ' correspondent of "The Queen," writing on 'August 1, jiist after the announcement of war, states' that on Saturday afternoon ordors were posted all over Paris for general mobilisation, arid every woman in France felt as if her life blood had stopped in its course. There was no mmmur of dissent, no hesitation in accepting the blow; but there was the cold certainty of separation in every heart. The men must go, and they were ready—glad even—yet torn by that inborn love of the foyer which is in every Frenchman's heart. The gocd-byes were heartrending beyond words, and tho courage shown on both, sides' was admirable, heroic, of the kind which 'Sends one to one's knees. Between the ages of 18 and 48 every Frenchman must go under the flag, no matter what his class or what his means. His womenfolk and children are left to the care of tho State, and ho knows, as tho women do, too; that there is suffering and privation ahead for them all, for those who stay as for those who go. Yet there was iio hint of regret to go in the attitude of tho men, and no suggestion of fear in that of the women to bo left alone. The French, Russian, and English flags were carried down the boulevards together, and every English heart throbbed with pride to seo tho Union Jack in such good company. It was good to -see France welcome our King and Queen in April, but it will'ho a thousand times more precious to us as a nation to'be recognised as friends in time of need. Oomestio Side of the Present Situation. In its pathos, in its splendid calm, the attitude of Frenchwomen this week has been beyond all praise. They, have facilitated in every way the departure of their men. They have stocked their cupboards with provisions, and they, have faced the many serious daily problems with that' lucid simplicity which is theirs alone. They 'know the horrors of war, and they fear the terrors, of its aftermath; but they flinch before 'nothing. From the femmo de menage to the' wife of the richest arid most influential man in the country they are shouldering their heavy burdens bravely. The facts the. Frenchwoman lias to face are these: she is alone, she may have money or she may not, but even if sho has any it is probable she cannot got at it easily, and will know ,wka't it is to want for 50c. for the first time in her life. Food is not easy to get even now, and prices are rising. Children aro likely to suffer from want of milk. There is danger of rioting. There is fear of illness, and thei'o is tho overmastering, dread of bad news from the front. Penniless workmen must trust to the promise of tho' State to allow each person in tho family ho leaves behind lfr. 25c. a day, and 50s. a day for each child under 16 years. Many middle-class families will bo oven worse off than the very poor, as they cannot apply for charity, and bread-wiiming is impossible in these.days, when all business is stopped. Shops aro empty, savo for women buying bandages, wool, and warm clothing for the. soldiers; domestic service still goes,on, but every family has to count'the mouths to feed very carefully. Factories are closed, offices aro shut, because all the men have gone to the front,, and, thrifty though French people are,- there are countless numbers who have no savings upon which to draw. Somo of the salesmen who are over age, and not therefore called out for service, cannot write out their hills for the tears that blind them. They think of their sons who hftvegono and.of those who are yet,to go All the women look tragic, and most of them have tears m their eyes and sobs- in their throats. The policemen are armed to keep order, but so far there has been only the grim calm of immense sorrow in the streets. An old cocher refused to go near tho J&M Station: "Mon y est aUer nier.et je no pouvait pas le supporter. Tho. very station from which tho boy went is abhorrent to him! Yet it is all so dignified, so sublime, that a great throb ot pride at the possibilities for grandeur in human nature proves one glad to have lived through these last days side by side with men and women who have behaved so simply, so greatly, as have Frenchmen and Frenchwomen this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Perry 1 ' (Sulphur Wells, Masterton)' have been visiting Wellington. Miss 0. Camoron (Masterton) is staying with Miss Cameron, Kaiwarra. in enjoyable danco was given at the Empire Hall, Talmorstoii North, by Madame Connop and tho pupils of her dancing class. Tho first part of the evening was given up to the. younger pupils, and some pretty daiicme was given, including the Butterfly Ballet,, by the pupils of the Convent High School, a military dance, and polka movement ("La Bohome"), by two pupils, and somo other dances. An Oriental scene, which was taken part in by about thirty girls, was very effective, and full of colour. 'Music'for the dancing was played by Miss Lynch, and Cimino s orches-. tra supplied the music for the latter part of the evening. Madame Connop. wore a gown of tango charmeuse draped with gold tissue and lace.

The Scottish Society of Wellington held a social evening in St. Peters Schoolroom last night. There was a good attendance, of members and friends, and an excellent floor, and good music contributed to tho enjoyment of those present. The. committee consisted of ,Mr. Foster (Chief), Mr. A. D. M'Lean (Chieftain), Mr. H. E. Long (secretary), Mr' W. B. Ballantyne (treasurer), and Messrs. M'Lellan,. Collins, Sandford. Hull, Frost, Stewart, M'Laren. and M'Dou»all. Mesdames Collins, .Rogers, Campbell, and Furlonger form tho Ladies' Committee. . A complimentary danee was given to Miss Rbwo in Ponsonby Hall last evening by lior pupils, and a very pleasant evening was spent by those present. Excellent, music was supplied by Mr. Andrew-Williams, and tho hall was well filled with dancers. For Faco Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Eolleston's i's> recommended, Spacious Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of every shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 25C Lanibton Quay.*..' The Rev. F. P. Joseland, late of Amoy, China, this year's deputation on behalf of tho London Missionary Society, will arrive hero to-day. Ho is advertised to conduct services at the three Congregational: Churches to-morrow, and to address meetings during tho week.- ■