SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2330, 11 December 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at St. Andrews. At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Churoh on Wednesday afternoon the Rev. Gibson Smith, celebrated the marriage of Miss Ruby Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, to Mr. Charles Bush, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bush, of The Terrace, Wellington. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a costume of figured satin cloth in a pastel shade of blue, with white facings, and a hat of white crepe de chine, wreathed with, ostrich piumes. She carried a bouquet of white roses. Eer only bridesmaid was Miss Ethel Bull, who wore a white embroidered ailk crepe and a white tagel with large tulle rosotto and pink relvot rosos, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Mr. D.' Bohan attended the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony the guests, were entertained bv Mr. and Mrs. Wilson at Godber's rooms. Mrs. Wilson wore a costume of stone-grey cloth, and a black plumed hat ; Mrs. Bush, a royal blue silk frock, draped with black lace, and a sequin hat with, white feathers. Among the guests were: Mrs. Georgo Bush (N'e 1 - son), wearing a black moire silk costume and black hat ; Mrs. Corry (Blenheim), mole crepe de chine frock with Oriental trimmings and black hat: Misß Corry (Blenheim!, navy silk frock and navy hat; Mrs. Munt, grey costume ard white hat with ostrich feathers: Mrs. Higgie, grey costume and black hat. The bridegroom's, present to Oio bride was a handsome set'of black fox furs, and to the bridesmaid was given a grid cabje bangle. The bride and bridegroom received many handsome presents, including several cheques. Wedding at Mastei'ton. A pretty (Wedding took place at Knox Church, Mastertbn, .yesterday, when Miss Stella . M'Lachlan, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan M'Lachlan, lof "Willow Park," was married to Mr. Gordon Stewart,- of Mastertori. The bride, who was given away by ber father, wore white satin with lace tunic, and veil with orange blossoms. Miss Ella M'Lachlan, the bridesmaid, was dressed in embroidered voile, and wore a' picture hat with pink roses. The brido carried a bouquot of roses and maiden-hair fern, and the bridesmaid one of pink and white sweet peas. t Mr. Norman Stewart was best man, and the Itov. A. T. Thompson' was the officiating clergyman. After tile ceremony a reception was held at tho . Arcadia Rooms, at which' a large number of guests were present, 'l'ho ; brido travelled'in a costume of eaxa blue ninon, with' lace hat and pink roses. • . A Feasible Fee. 4 v Helen Ware, the violinist, tolls an amusing story about a feo she received, the largest ever paid to any artist for a single appearance. It was at the 'Kirksbridgo Insane Asylum, whore ehe played at a concert while still a student somo eight years ago. After the music ,sho'was b,eing shown around the build,ing by the superintendent when an earnest-eyed man approached her, shoved a piece of paper into her hand, and said: "Your fee, Miss Ware." Then he scuttled off.'., ;The violinist looked at the paper; it was a cheque for 10,000 dollars. Hardly daring to believe her eyes, the young girl showed her prize te_ the, superintendent. "Oh, yes," he said,' rather' wearily, "we have to supply that fellow with a new cheque hook every day. He think's he's -John D. Rockefeller, and givos away several billion dollars before lunchcon every morning." s "Technical College Display.. I'he annual exhibition of work of the students of the Wellington Technical Colloge was opened yesterday in the college buildings in Mercer Street, and was visited by a great many people both in the afternoonand the evening Of particular interest to women' woro the dressmaking sections' under' the direction of Miss Laurenson, and the cookery classes of which the instructress is Miss Ilennie. The former included a display of babies' sets of rilothing beautifully made by the younger students,' and soveral very pretty afternoon frocks, wrappers, and morning frocks of zephyr, etc. One frock in particular, of wuite crepe de chine, displayed a great amount of elaborate work beautifully- carried out. Another of flowered voile was very frilly and dainty, and. all tho frills haa been faggoted on with the greatest care and regularity. Very effective was 0110 of bright navy blue voile riraced over blue silk, the bodice both m the back and the front being ornamented with hand-worked embroidery in rose pink and palest green. The sash carried out the same coloured effect. This, with a blue wrapper, made with a deep turnover beautifully embroidered, was the work of an elder student. • Altogether it was a most creditable display, particularly po when it is taken into consideration that the -greater number of the students are first-year students.

The cookery room was also the centre of a keenly-interested throng of visitors during the whole of the afternoon, and the display of cakes, preserved fruits, puddings, condiments, and all sorts of delightful-looking dishes was ono that augured well .for the domestic tastes of the womanhood of Wellington to-dav. Colonial women have the reputation of being able to do >nything that comes their way with considerable success, whether washing, ironing, baking, or entertaining, and viewing the results of their work in yesterday's exhibition it can most certainly bp said that'they, or at least many of them, can oook admirably. Lady Hall-Jones has returned to Wellington. Mrs. Mackersey (Mastorton) has returned from a visit to New Plymouth, and is now spendin'g'a few daye in Wellington. Miss Etliel Devine has returned from a visit to Auckland- and Te Aroha. ■ Mrs. Algar Williams hiis returned from a. visit to Christchurch.. For' Face Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatm«uts, and' Electrolysis, Mrs. Rollesions's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms, Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of everv shade a speciality. Hnir guaranteed to keep ita colour. 25G Lambton Quay.* '

Belgian Relief Fund. The ladies of Ohariu havo been most energetic in tho organisation of a Country Fair, to be held at the local hall in the afternoon and evening of Saturday,' December 12. The stallswill be very attractive, especially to visitors from town, who will have the opportunity of. buying farm and home products, delightfully fresh. Afternoon tea will be a speciality of homemade cakes, etc., and motorists through the valley should not fail to call for refreshments. All desiring a pleasant afternoon in the country cannot do better than visit the fair, two minutes' distant from Ohariu crossroads. The annual break-up of tho "Wellington Girls' College takes, place this evening. The ceremony is just tho usual one, ■ and parents are invited to attend as usual. College has Already made a substantial contribution to the British and Belgian Fund, so that this evening's gathering follows on tho usual lines. Quite uneventfully tho earlier hours of election day passed off, and not till the evening did any real excitement become manifest._ Women on tho whole visited the polling booths in the morning, turning out in great numbers at some ,of the places, and returning to their homes with, the feeling of having done their duty l.lie best way they could, according to their-point of view. Motorcars and cabs were .certainly in great requisition, and to some a ride in the former undoubtedly added to the importance of the occasion, and had to be prolonged as long as possible: Unquestionably, however, tho greatest sensation of tho daytime was the news of the naval victory in the Atlantic, when the three German cruiseis were sunk. For the time politics were foi gotten on the receipt of the news, for which all were eagerly looking. In reply to numerous inquiries Miss Milsom states that the person Who is lucky enough to discover paste, powder, or liquid to remove superfluous hair permanently would- confer a blessing- as well as accumulate a fortune. Rcienco proven that nothing has been discovered. The hair will grow again; anil Aiiss ililtoiu challenge any person to prove tbe contrary. Electrolysis (performed by a skilled person) is the only treatment known to science that will kill the hair root, thus removing it for ever. The tery Miss Milsom. uses lias not its equal' in the colonies, having all the latest improvements. The operation is painless; and leaves no scar. Foreign advertisements may' mislead; but experience teaches. All, treatments for falling and grey hair, delightful face manipulation. Clients taught to attend themselves. ■ ,A.li preparations for hair and face stocked. Miss Milsom. Barnett's Buildings, 4 doors above "Evening Post," 94 Willis Street. Tel. BH.-A.dvt.