SOCIAL & PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2447, 28 April 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL & PERSONAL

Wedding In Wesley Church. A pretty wedding took place at Wesley Church, when Miss Adelaide 'Evans, second daughter of Mrs. E. Evans, of Wellington, was married to Mr. George Hope Tocker, son of the late Captain Si A. Tocker, of Hawera. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. G. Chapman. Mr. Temple White played the organ. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Oscar Hewitt, ~ wore a gown of ivory silk brocade, with bodice of ninon, and gold and silver embroidery, and veil- caught up on either side by wreaths of orange blossom. Miss Given Evans (sister of the bride) and Miss Elsie Hewitt were bridesmaids, tho former wearing a frock of pale pink satin chaimeuse and black velvet hat with soft pink plume, and the latter a ■dress of soft whit© silk, trimmed with shadow lace. They carried shower bouquets of white cosmeas and pink roses. Mr. Llewlyn Evans attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr. W. Couper was groomsman. The bridegroom's presents, to the. bridesmaids were gold wristlet watches. After the reception, Mr. and Mrs. Tocker left by motor-car for Napier, the bride travelling in a costume of- dark brown check tweed and b.own' velour hat, with peacock blue mount. . Mr. and Mrs.. Tocker were the recipients of- many presents, including a silver teapot from "Charlie's Aunt" Club, and cheque from "Charlie's Aunt" Touring Company; of which the bride was a popular member.

Wedding at Blenheim. The marriage took place" in the Church of the Nativity, Blenheim, last Thursday, of Miss Mildred Margaret (Gretchen) Rutherford, third daughter ■of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Rutherford, .of Kekernngu, to Mr. Edward Wilmot Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, Woodlands, Marlborough. The Ven. Archdeacon Grace performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of soft white satin, with an overdress of beaded net, and the veil 'worn by her mother at her marriage, with a coronet or orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of white roses and pink carnations. Miss Eila Rutherford (sister) and Miss Mabel Rutherford (cousin) attended as bridesmaids, the former weariug a frock of apricot crepe do chine, and the latter pale blue crepe de chine. Both wore black velvet hats, and carried bouquets of pink roses: Mr. 11. Anderson and Mr. Smyrna, of Blenheim, were best ■ man and groomsman respectively. The church had been very prettily decorated by the girl friends of the bride, a huge white floral wedding bell being a conspicuous feature. After the' ceremony a reception- ■ was held at the residence of the' bride's .'unit, .Mrs.- John . Duncan,' Blenheijm, Only relatives were present, and .among them .were,, in addition .to' Mr. and Mrs. E. Rutherford, tho bride's parents, and Mr.-and' Mrs. Johii Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. G. Moore and Miss Mooro (Wanganui),'Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Williams and Miss Williams (Christchurch), Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Miss Chalmers, Miss Speed (Wellington), Miss M'Nab and Mr. M'Nab, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rutherford, jun. (Brookdale), Mr. and Mrs. Clem. Robinson (Cheviot), Archdeacon Grace, and Mr. Leslie Rutherford (Leslie Hills).

Where the Clothlns Coes. Twenty tons' of clothes I The' Women's Emergency Corps are.;, tackling ' the formidable -task :of unpacking and distributing: 'this liu'ge -consignment ■ of gifts from New Zealand with such remarkable skill and onthusiasm that by the'end of the week there will be little ■of it left .(writes a London correspondent). ' 'New Zealand has been simply splendid;'this is the third or. fourth consignment they have sent us," Miss O'Connor told me yesterday at the headquartors of the corps. Ladieß were constantly discovering all manner of treasures in the depths of the great cases which were being emptied with incredible rapidity. To many of the gifts were attached little n es'sages eloquent of the loyalty of New Zealand and the sympathy felt there fori'those in distress "at home." Om lady sent a fine overcoat, to which was attached a very human note: "This coat belonged to my husband. Tell me yvhat becomes of it. I should like to know who is wearing it now." Vast quantities of flannel, new garments of all sorts and sizes, boots, hats—all are being distributed to poor pininhes 'and to such philanthropic agencies as the Church Army, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families' Association, the Salvation Army, the Friends of the Poor, and the Schools for Mothers. In the "Belgian department" the workers were anxious that there should be no diminution in the supply of clothing for refugees. Men's garment's, are particularly needed, aiid also .clothing of a superior kind for Belgians who have been accustomed, in the days of their to the best.

Miss Sisley and Miss Macdonald, two of the earliest members of uhe Nurses' Club in Kensington Street, have left to offer their services at the front. Miss Sisley'left; on Thursday by- -the lonic direot'- for England, and Miss Macdonald left .by. the : Ulimaroa for Sydney, where slie will probably join the Australian Contingent of Nurses. . The engagement is announced of Miss Beryl Grace, youngest daughter of Archdeacon Grace, of Blenheim, to Mr. William Masefield, of Manaroa, Pelorus Sound. Mrs. Luxton and Mi6s Luxton left Christchurch last week for Piqton, where they will spend a few weeks with the Rev. Mr. Freeburg and Mrs! Freeburg. before leaving for Siam, where Miss Luxton's marriage. to. Mr. H. Messenger, a young American scientist, takes place. Their future home will be in Boston. A Pace—to face this strenuous. life, whether you be young or old, < Miss Alilsom will teach ■ you how to keep the face free from wrinkles, smooth, youthful, natural and healthy. Use ' Cultene" Skm Food (8/-) nightly. Mornings—Wash with HilsomV Herbal Soap (1/-), then apply< Hygienic Face Powder, 2/6 and', 4/6 a box (akin food in powder form), delightful to .use; shades, pink, buff, white, cream, cleans the face and leaves it rested with that soft velvet-like appearance. "Culteno" Balm (8/6) for day time, dinners, theatres, balls. Always übb it; it is just' delightful and gives that natural clean look to the skin. All hair and face treatments; latest hair nork and toilet requisites Btocked. MiBS Milsom, 94 Willis Street (4 doors above "Evening Post''). Telephone 814.*

Women and Public Work. To-day, Wellington women will be confronted with a variety of issues concerning the municipal government of tho city, and while there mav be some upon which they may not have very strong' or clear-cut' ' coiivictioiis, ' the value of the work which may be. done by women should not be overlooked. In all matters that deal with .the interests of both men and" women' the best results, one ivould think, could only come when the women's point of view is combined with that of the men.

It would be difficult to find a more shining example of ' splendid, efficient, unselfish work performed by a woman than that set by the Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke, who ever since the war-com-menced nine months ago, has shouldered the heavy additional,; burden :it- has imposed upon her with ' an unfailing courage and cheerfulness that has been the admiration of those who have been in intimate association with'her during this long time of warfare: It has been an emergency that no ■ -other Mayoress has ever been called upon to face in Wellington before, and its trials and difficulties and obstacles have been practically unguessed at and unrealised by the general public. As Mayoress she has the wont at her finger ends, aud it is familiarity with' the .work and efficiency that will be most needed in the months to come. In other capacities, other women have shown their abilities for public work, and the comfort and health of the public, especially of the children; of. Wellington; should gain by having women on the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, particularly in the question of the milk supply. Maori Efforts for the Bolglans. The Ngatijoikiao Natives, of Taheke, Lake Rotoiti, in a letter.to the Hon. Dr. M. Pomare, state that their hearts are greatly stirred at the sufferings of the bravo Belgians,- and that' they grieve sorely that being without money, they are unable to subscribe to the funds-their pakeha friend'i have established.. They!have, however, had a faif- potato crop, and would like, after keeping enough potatoes to provide for their winter needs, to send the balance to Auckland for sale, the proceeds to go to the Lindauer Fund. Every family proposes to contribute its quota, and it is expected'that 'some-' where about .five tonti will be collected. They state that they feel this is but a trifling gift, and offer it in all humility, homing that their pakeha friends will believe they are contributing according to their small means.

Convalescent Home Annual Repprt. The twenty-first annual report of the trustees of the Wellington Convalescent 1 Homo states that the financial position of the .home is quite satisfactory. "The'number' ; of patients (127) who have passed through the Home, though not quite touching the record, is verv satisfactory. ' The average stay of each patient was 15J days, at an average cost of 4s. IJd. Tho management or the Home is still under" Miss Oakley, who proves herself all that can be desired. During the last year the Home secured two new trustees, viz., Mrs. Joseph Joseph and . Mrs. : Watkins. The trustees desire to acknowledge, with thanks, the many gifts which have been made to the Home during the past year, They . are specially grateful to those who remembered the Home at Christmas. The Wellington Hospital Convalescent Fund contributed £20 towards, the patients nominated by-, the medical officer and the matron .of the ' Hospital. The Home is Controlled byeight, trustees, appointed .by the con-, tributes in".accordance with the'Hos-! pital and Charitable Institutions .Act;

A quiet wetldine took place at'. St. Augustine's Church, Napier, yesterday morning, when-Mis? Edith Richardson, daughter. of Mrs. Richardson, of Greqnmeadows,- was married by the' Rev. A. P. Clarke to Mr, J. L. Knapp, of Tikakino, writes our Napier correspondent. Mr. and., Mrs. F. Lysnar, - of Gishome, are visiting Napier. Our Napier correspondent writes that the weddmg took place at .St. Matthew's Church,' Hastings, yesterday afternoon, of Miss-'Elsie Newbigiri, eldest daughter of Mrs. Newbigin, of. Hastings, to Mr. Norman 'H. Beateon, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beatson, of Riversfea. .The bridesmaids were Miss Elaine West, of .Wellington, and Miss Dorothy Smith,. of Napier. Mr. John Beatson, jiinr., was best m&n. ~

Grtat interest'has been attracted by the exhibition of Maori portraits which are to- be seen in one of tho windows of Messrs. Kirkcaldie and Stains, and which are the work of Miss- Mina Arndt, a New Zealand artist. ' The studies, nine in. number, are rll vigorously drawn,. and are instinct with life and character, the Maori temperament being strongly suggested in pose -and. expression, : The originals of some of the heads cannot'fail.to be recognised so true i 6 the. likeness'. The studies are characteristic of Miss Arndt's bold free drawing; and .their pictorial merits, are excellent apart from their likeness to the sitters, An -additional satis-: faction to-the eye is their.arrangement in the window,, the soft silken drapery in brown and rich terracotta tones with the bowl of t bronze chrysanthemums above giving just .the necessary key to the setting.

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