SOCIAL & PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2451, 3 May 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL & PERSONAL

Wedding at Island Bay. _ A pretty wedding took place quietly m the mam hall, Island Bay, last week, njioii Miss ,Te6sie Eunice' Milne, youngest daughter of Mr. aiid Mrs. Jolm Milne, of Island Ba,v, was married, to Mr. Kenneth Robert Sutherland, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Sutherland, of "Ngaipu," Wairarapa. The Rot. Mi', Shirer, of Newtown Presbyterian Church (Newtown) officiated. The bridesmaids were Miss Donalda Sutherland, sister of tho bridegroom, and Miss Sophy Milne, 6ister of the bride, and the little Misses Phyllis Prendeville and Bylvia Graham. Mr. Howard Spooner, of Martinborough, was best man. Mr. N. Roulston, of Napier, was groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Sutherland left by.tho evening boat for Sydney. Wedding at Hokitika. The wedding took place at St. Paul's Church, Hokitika, on April 7 of Miss Vida Perry, youngest daughter of Mrs. Perry, Hall • Street, Hokitika, and of the late Mr. Perry, to Mr. William Francis St. George, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglaß St. George, of Greymouth. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. W. Perry, wore a gown, of cream charmeuse and Limerick lace, with a veil and orange blossom wreath. Miss Eva Perry and Miss G. Macandrew were bridesmaids, and wore frocks of floral voile over blue, with large black hats. Little Miss Molly Perry was train-bearer' te the bride. Mr. W. Macfarlane was best man, and Mr. Stanley White the groomsman. The church had been prettily decorated for the occasion by the girl friends of the bride. After the ceremony the guests were 'entertained at afternoon toa by Mrs. Perry, and later the bride and bridegroom left by motor for the north. The bride wore a grey blue travelling costume aiid grey 'satin hat. Wedding at Fellding. A wedding of considerable interest in both. Feilding and Marton districts was celebrated at St. Paul's Churoh, Feilding, on Wednesday,' April 7, when Mr. E. R. Beckett, only son of Mr. R. E. Beckett, of Marton, was married to Miss Margaret Bryce, only daughter of tlie late Mr. P. Bryce, of Wanganui. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. D. Campion, wore a frock of white marquisette over charmeuse, and a, veil of , Limerick lace. She carried a posie bouquet. Four little bridesmaids, Misses Grace Bryce, Winifred Beckett, Dorothy Duthie, and Billio Wilkie, were in attendance. They wore black velvet frocks, capes, and caps, witli touches of vieux rose, and carried quaint posies. They alsp wore gold necklets, the gifts of the bridegroom, i Mr. W. Jacobs, of Kiwitea, acted as best man, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. Mr. M'Kenzie (cousin of the bride). After the ceremony, relations, and a very few intimate friends, were\ entertained at afternoon tea at the residence of Mrs. Hammond, aunt of the i bride. Mrs. Bryce (mother of the bride) wore a gown of black crepe de chine, black toque, and carried a lavender bouquet. Mrs. Beckett, the bridegroom's mother, was gowned in a frock of black ninon, with touches of heliotrope, and black hat. She carried, a pink bouquet. Sirs. J. Hammond worn a gown of black marquisette, over heliotrope, and black hat" with pink roses. Mr. and.Mrs. Beckett left,by motor for the south, Mrs. Beckett wearing a navy silk taffeta frock, and black velvet hat, with a grey squirrel coat, the gift of the bridegroom. Kit Bags for the Troops. " In a reply which was received by the New Zealand Government last week from the Home authorities, re the articles required from St. John Ambu--lance and Red Cross Societies for the troops were mentioned kit. bags/ A correspondent sends the following information:—"Her Majesty Queen Mary has approved a standard kit bag, and requested her Needlework Guild to cooperate with the British Red Cross Society in making and fitting bags to her pattern." This model kit bag is of strong canvas, 20 inches wide, 21 inches deep, including the flap, or 15 inches when closed. The hag should be cut in two pieces, one piece 20 inches by 15 inches and the other 20 inches by 21 inches. It should be bound with strong braid and the flap tied in. two places with the same kind of braid. It is particularly requested that if the bags .are filled,-they shall contain the. following articles Slippers (soft), socks (one pair), pyjamas, shirt, handkerchiefs (2), a towel, comb, toothbrush, nailbrush, soap, sponge (in a 6mall sponge bag), writing paper (12 sheets), envelopes, an indelible pencil, the writing material in % rubber band. Mrs. W. F. Massey, who, with Miss Massey, attended Miss Beere's dance recital on Saturday evening in the Concert Chamber of the Town, Hall, was presented with a bouquet of golden brown crysanthemums by little Nancy Beere, and tho Mayoress, Mrs. J. P. Luke also received one, Joan Beere making the presentation. The honorary secretary for the raffle of real Bruxelles applique lace, which is on view, at the Bristol, Lambton Quay, wishes to inform the public that, with permission from the Minister of Internal Affairs, the drawing has been postponed until May 15, in lieu of May 1. This extension of date has been made by request, and in the interests of the cause of the refugees for whom it has been organised. Tho lale of tickets has been very great, and a few are still available at the Bristol, Lambton Quay, or Anderson and Co., Willis Street. Few people are aware of the fact that the wife of General von Hindenbiirg is an Englishwoman, with relations in the British Foreign Office.

British and Belgian Relief Fund. Mrs. Rolleston and Miss Bell have received parcels of clothing at 47 Molesworth Street from the following: Miss Borlase, Miss Jean Johnston, airs. A. Simpson, Miss Sladden, Greymouth Ladies' Committee, Mr. C. It. Ward, Mrs. J. M'Mahon, Mayoress of Eketahuna, "Anonymous," 3 parcels. | For Belgian Relief. The crocheted trayclotli presented by Mr. R. T. Warren and worked by Miss Irene Warren in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund was drawn on Tuesday afternoon at the office of the Mayor (Mr. J. D. C. Crewo), Pahiatua. A ballot resulted i» No. 82 being the winning number, and the cloth was won by Mrs. L. Ladd, Mangamutu. Tho Belgian Relief Fund will benefit by £14 4s. Up to the present the Girls' Friendly Society has received £14/3 towards the erection of a hostel in Napier (states our correspondent). ' The Rev. R. Robertshawe, of Dannevirke, and Mrs. Robertshawe, are visiting Auckland. Dr. and Mns. Lyon, of AshWrton, are returning to New Zealand by tlio Remuera from London. ■ For Face Massage, Shampooing, all Han Treatmerts, and Electrolysis, Mn Rolleston's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms. Qualified Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of every shade a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. 256 Lambton Quay* Many unfortunate ladies in England who have hitherto depended upon German dyes are now obliged to go about with grey hair. The ladies of New Zealand are more fortunate, for they can always rely on Jupp-Turner's Famous Hair Dyes. In light brown, medium brown, dark brown, and black. Two bottles with each colour at 10s. 6d. No single bottles supplied. Postage, 6d. extra. JuppTurner's, 155 Willis Street, Wellington. Mention this paper.—Advt.