SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2443, 23 April 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding in Napier. The wedding took place in St. Patrick's Church, Napier, on April 21, of Miss Margaret May O'Connor, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Connor, of Napier, to Mr. Timothy Joseph Morrison, if Wellington, and second son of -Mr. and Mrs. W. Morrison, of Blenheim. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father O'Sullivan. and Miss Neilson sang "0 Salutaris." The bride wore a gown of ivory charmeuse ■satin trimmed with lloniton lace and pearls and a Juliet cap with veil and orange blossoms. Miss May O'Connor (sister), and Miss Mary Morrison (sister of the bridegroom) wero bridesmaids and wore cream serge costumes with picture hats. Mr. W. F. Morrison was best man, and Mr. J. S. O'Connor was groprhsman. Mrs. O'Connor, mother of the bride, wore a navy crepe de chine costume with a black hat. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a peridot and pearl pendant and necklace. To Miss O'Connor was given a gold curb bangle, and Miss Morrison a gold- wristlet watch. Tile bride's present to the bridegroom was a gold locket. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents, and the customary toasts were honoured. Among the presents received by the bride was a set of cutlery from C. H. Cranby. Ltd., and a dinner service to Mr. Morrison from his fellow boarders in Wellington. The bride travelled in a navy blue costume and hat to match. Victoria League Meeting. The Executive Committee of the Victoria League met at Miss Coates's residence. Hobson Street, on Wednesday afternoon. There were,present:—Miss Coates (in the chair), Mrs. Rankino Brown, Mrs. Luke (hon. treasurer), Mrs. Stott, Mrs. Chatfield, and two members of the. council (Mrs. Corrigan and Mrs. E. J?. Hadfieldj. The bal-ance-sheet was presented by Mrs. Luke, and the annual report by Mrs. Chatfield, and they were passed by the' executive and referred on to the council. The letters from Dr. Begg and Dr. Frffe were read with great pleasure, ,and Miss Coates reported that she is making arrangements' to send the usual outfit of medical comforts and hospital clothinc with tho next contingent, and that she will be very glad or any assistance from members and frienas of tho league. Mrs. liadfield very kindly undertook to pack and forward tho parcels of books and magazines to the settlors in the back-blocks. The league is in touch with a good many, but still could provide some more with reading matter if names are sent in to Mrs. Hadfield. Much correspondence was read, relating to the work of tho league in other parts; from people who had benefited by the league's introductions; and from the camp with thanks for various kinds of help. The league has received most interesting pamphlets from the head office, and also a number specially intended for the use of schools. Mrs. Chatfield will bo very pleased to send tlieni to any school that may roauire them. The executive was greatly pleased_ at the success of the "Alice" entertainmout lately given by the memof the girls' branch, and agreed to give half the proceeds to the Mayor's Bcdgian Fund. Belgian Convalflsoent Home, Queen Mary has promised hospital requisites for the Belgian Convalescent Home. The French Government is giving a building at Biarritz.—Press Association. Each succeeding recital of the Cherniaysky brothers appears to bo more delightful than its predecessor, and to arouse even keener enthusiasm among the audiences. That of last evening was held. in the large hall, tho floor space which alone was open to tho public being completely filled. The composition of the programme was delightful and while it introduced numbers that were not greatly familiar to a Wellington audience, still included others that were old friends, to which added delight was given by their being played by. such a gifted trio.

Mrs. Gumbleton, daughter of Mr. J. C. Maddison, of Christchurch, arrived yesterday by tile Ulimaroa en route to Ferth.

The wedding took place quietly at St. Mark's Church, R-emuera, on April 7, of Miss May Dawson, elder daughter of the late Captaiu Dawson, 67th Regiment, to Mr. D. Holderness, late of Christchurch. The bride wore a gown of white ninon an.d lace elaborated with pearls, and her veil was caught with lace and orange blossoms. She carried a white prayer book. Miss Muriel Daw. son was bridesmaid, wearing pale blue orepo de chine, touched with black and pink, and hat in the same tones. Mr. Ferguson was best man. • After the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. H. Tisdall, a reception was held at tlte residence of Miss Bell, cousin of the bride.

Passengers who left for Sydney by the Ulimaroa last night included Mr. aJid Mrs. Geo. Stevenson, and Mrs. and Miss Coleman Penrice.

Miss Mabel Latimer has been appointed by the Auckland Hospital snd Charitable Aid Board, subject to the approval of the Governmonfl. to the position of matron of the Costley Home, in succession to Miss Forbes, who has resigned in order to enter into business.

Mrs. W. Cruickshank (Masterton) is staying nt the Hotel Cecil.