SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2439, 19 April 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Te Awamutu. Oil Wednesday, April 14, at the Methodist Church, Te Awamutu, Mr. R. Olphert Pearson, son of Mr. Robert Pearson, the Terrace, Wellington, was married to Miss Elsie Pearson Olphert, oldest daughter of the Rev. John Olphert. Tho marriage was performed by the Rev. Mr. Suckling, of Auckland, assisted by the Native Minister, the Rev. Mr. Harris. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by the Misses Irene and Effie Pearson, sisters of the bridegroom, and Miss Doris Olphert, sister of the bride. Mr. Perston and the Messrs _ Olphert's actod as groomsmen. The bride s dress, of ivory satin, with a long tunic of accordeonpleated orcpe de 6hino t .was trimmed with pearls and beautiful hand-made lace. The square train was lined with pale pink tulle, and she wore a veil and orange blossoms, and carried a sheaf of large single white dahlias. She also wore a gold bracelet watch, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids wore pale shell-pink crepe de chene frocks, with overdresses of embroidered voilo, and carried sheaves of bright red cactus dahlias. The church was prettily decorated by the girl friends of tho bride, and tho service<was fully choral. The reception was held in the hall adjoining tho church, and was attended by a number ot guests, including several from Auckland and Wellington. The bride and bridegroom left by motor, the bride travelling in a navy blue military costume and dark maroon sailor hat.

'Walrau Women's Reform League. At tho annual meeting of the Wairau Women's Political Reform League, which was held on April 13, a presentation was made to Mrs. John Duncan, the_ wife of the Reform candidate for. Wairau. Mrs. Litchfield, vice-president of the league, in making the presentation on behalf of the members, said:— "Though wo have not succeeded in accomplishing all we set out to do, yet we have reason to be proud of our membership, and the way the members respond when there is anything required Of them is a matter for great satisfaction. The success of any union or public body depends on the efforts of the individual members of that body. Each

one taking his or her share of the responsibility and doing their utmost to make the undertaking a, bucccss. This, f am quite sure, the members of the leaguo are prepared to do. And though wc were, disappointed in not being able to return Mr. Duncan to Parliament the failure was not due to any laxity on tho part of either the Men's or Women's League, but through circumstances over Which wo or they had no control. We hope that you will be able to procure for us from some of your Wellington friends copies of the Bills that are being introduced from time to time. We hope if you elect to make your home in Blenheim or anywhere in a reasonable distance that you will still retain your position as president of tho league, and we all wish to show our appreciation and tu let it take some tangible form. We ask you to accept a small token of our love and esteem—something that will be a pleasant memory and a present friend." Mrs. Duncan was then presented with a gold wristlet watoh." The .league is now very busy making clothes for the distressed of Britain and Belgium, and for this purpose meets once In every fortnight. St. Paul's Doroaa. .■ The name of Mrs. Wells was inadvertent]}' omitted from tho oommittee of St. Paul's Dorcas Society, published in Saturday's Dominion. Mrs. Johnson was elected president and Mrs. Larnach and Miss Coates were eleoted vice- ; presidents,

: Those desirous of purchasing tickets in the raifle for the beautiful flounce of real Brussels lace now on view in the window of the Bristol Piano Company, lianibton Quay, should lose no time, as tickets are going off very rapidly. Application should be made to Mrs. T. J. Bourke, Hamilton Road, Kilbirnie. Miss. Mary A. Sheridan, of Napier, is reported to be nursing in one of the military hospitals in France, states a London correspondent. Captain and Mrs. Craig, of Christchurch, were passengers by the Manuka fox-Sydney on Thursday. Mrs. J. Miles (Marton) is visiting Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. de Castro have returned from a visit to their daughter, Mrs. S. Twigg, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay. Miss de Castro has also returned. On Saturday afternoon _an audience composed of pupils attending the Wellington Girls' Co-llege, Mrs. Henry Smith's school, Miss Butts's, and.Miss Babcr's schools attended a performance of "Iphigenia," which was given by Miss Dorothea Spinney in the Central Hall" of the Wellington Gir's' College. Miss Spinney also gave representations of the poses to he seen on Greek vases to a musical accompaniment played by Miss Medley. That these poses were instinct with beauty and truth goes without saying, and against a background of black or dark coloured curtains the Greek dress of soft gold-coloured material made a oharming effect. It is possible that Miss Spinney may give further performances for the schools.

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The Chernlavsky Conoort. TJiat the Cherniavsky Brothers received a very warm welcome to Wellington on Saturday flight at the opening concert of their season in this Citj; goes without saying.- Memories of their delightful playing when they were last here with Maiid Allan, the beautiful dancer, are still vivid, and, as has always been the case with these gifted brothers, they played to an audience that was insistent for more. Uis not often that one hears in 'Wellingtonmusicians that can create such an "atmosphere" as these gifted brothers. The National Anthems of the Allies playod as one does not very often hear them played ended a concert that was a pleasure from beginning to end. Among tho audienoe were: The Hon. James Allen, Miss M'Lean, Miss Bell, Mrs. Anderson, Sirs. Kemot, Mrs. E. Hadlield, Miss Dall, Miss Putnam, Miss Martin, the Chinese Consul Mr. Kwei, Mr. and Mrs. Waters, and many others.

Japanese Red Cross. A contingent of Japanese Red Cross ladies, accompanied by superintendent nurses, and doctors, recently arrived in England to give their valuable assistance in nursing the wounded. The incident has naturally caused much interest to be taken in ijhe work of our Eastern Ally-in this direction,- in which tho Japanese are acknowledged to be at the top of the tree for skill and organisation. In war. time, their Red Cross, instead of being outside the tirmy altogether, becomes part and parcel of tho medical department of the army and navy. The superintendent nurses rank with physioians and pharmaceutists as military officers, chief nurses a 6 non-commissioned officers, and ordinary nurses as privates. Durffig the tiaining of the nurses, which is undertaken by the sooiety, they are subjected to military discipline. Three thousand nurses are always kept mobilised, being under oath to respond to the call for service in time of war or national calamity. Strict rules for conduct and etiquette are laid down, and as might be expected, personal appearaiioe is taken into consideration as a large factor in the work. The virtue of gentlouess is insisted upon, and probationers are taught that as frozen ice melts before the soft zephyrs of spring, so anger is softeued by gentleness, but it is also laid down that woman must strive to acquire courage and avoid weakness and vacillation. With regard to feminine vanity, a regulation published shows that "good looks" are as much valued by Japanese women as by ourselves. The official miud strives to ignore the possession of more prettiness, and extols instoad ''neatness" and

"tidiness." "Good looks," it runs, "aro of no importance, but the mind should bo cultivated like the blossoms and the. manners polished. Tidiness in dress and coiffure is a cardinal virtue. in women, and still more so in nurses wearing uniform. Nurses must not powder or paint, and must never forget to put their gloves on, Decent appearance makes one's mind decent." Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool on Thursday visited. three of the schools of the Auckland Kindergarten Association, of which she is patroness, accompanied by Miss Hopkinson, principal of ( the students' training department.

Nurses Kelly, Deweiy and- Stracban; who have been practising their profession in Wangauui for several years, are returning to England to offer their services to the Ilea Cross Society, states a Wanganui exchange. Hey leave Wanganui on Wednesday, sailing- from Wellington by the lonic on Thursday. In answer to her appeal for subscriptions to provide beds at the hospital base at Trentham, the Mayoress, Mrs. C, J. Parr, acknowledges the_ following amounts, totalling £45: Victoria League, £15; Netherton and Paeroa Ladies, £15; Auckland Ladies' Patriotic League, £9 2s. 6d.; Mrs. M. Walker, £5 55.; "C.W.W.," 10s.; and "Sympathiser," 2s. 6d.. states the Auokland "Herald." With the amounts subscribed three beds will be provided. The first will be inscribed, "Victoria League of Auckland," the second will' bear tho inscription "Netherton and Paeroa Ladies," whilo the third will have the rianie "Auckland Ladies' Patriotic Loague" inscribed upon it. .

Stringent precautions are being taken by the commanders of liners now travelling to Great Britain, according to letters which have been received in Wellington from travellers who are now en route for England. Writing from Adelaide, one lady mentioned in her letter that boat drill is now constantly held on board the steamer she is travelling by, and every passenger is told their boat and station in time of emergency. When they near the danger zone, the English Channel, they have been told that they are then at night-time to go to bed half-dressed, ana to have their lifebelts with them. Travelling is rather a mixed pleasure in these dreadful days of warfare.

Dr. Cowia, of Masterton, and Dr. Helen Cowie are leaving in the course of a few. days on a visit to England, where, according to a Wairarapa exchange, they will probably offer their services to the Imperial authorities on their arrival in England. They intend being awaj till the end of the year.

Mr. and Mrs. James Gavsy, of Ball Street, Wanganui, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday, having been married at Guernsey on March 23, 1865. They cam® to New Zealand, settling in Wanganui in 1874, and with the exception of seven years have resided there ever since. '

The Mayor of Petone (Mr. J. W. M'Ewan) presided on Thursday at the annual meeting of the Petone Society for the Health of Women and Children. The following officers (of whom a number are Hutt ladies) were elected:— President, Mrs. R. C. Kirk; vice-presi-dents, Mesdameß Bowse and Todd (Petone), and Mesdames Scales, Hector, and Ewan (Hutt); secretary, Miss Peach ; treasurer, Mrs. Harmon (Hutt) ; committee, Mesdames Wilson, Burborough, M'Pherson, Corson, and R. H. Wilson (Petone), and Mesdames Camcron, Lyford, Roberts and Mather.