SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2481, 7 June 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Featherston. A quiet wedding took place in St. John's Church, Feathorston, on Wednesday, when Mr. Harold Hit-hard O'Neale, of Feilding, and formerly of Featherston, was married to Miss Theresa Ami ilodder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hodder, of Featherston. The ceremony was performed by the Eov. J. G. S. Bartlett, in the presence of relatives and friends of tho bride and bridegroom. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by, -Miss Esther Hodder (her sister), while Mr. Raymond O'Ncale, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best mail. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neale will reside in Featherston. Baby Show at the Park. The baby show which was organised by the executive of the Carnival in connection with Saturday's proceedings at the Park was undoubtedly the centre of great attraction to a large number of mothers, and even the casual visitor to the tent in which it was held was much impressed by tho fine physique of tho babies that were shown. In all there must have been about fifty, and of these there were two pairs of twins, one of boys and the other girls. A striking feature of tho show was the very large proportion of boys to girls, a matter to be thankful for in these times when every day brings its casualty list to nearly every country in tho world. • Mrs. M'Vicar, who was one of the judges, presented the prizos after the- extreme difficulties of judging had been overcome, and when three babies were encountered, of tho samo age to a day, and the same weight exactly, it may be imagined that these difficulties were not slight. In this particular case tho teeth were appealed to, the baby that was tho proud possessor of ten being awarded first priz&._ the second prize going to tho baby with seven, and the third to the cm with stiil less. The prizes were very numerous, and if not useful to the babies at the present time would be to some older member of the family. In such matters the opinion of the baby is taken for granted. The Russian at Home. Probably few English writers are so well acquainted w'itn Kussian literature and tho Russian people as Maurice Baring, and at the present time, when so. much is depending upon them, the. picture which Jje gives of them in one of his books is of double interest. "Against every square yard of slackness in Russia," he says in 1010, "there is generally a square inch of exceptional ability and a square foot of dogged efficiency,..and thus the balance is restored. At tho same time the happy-go-lucky elemont, tho feeling of VVnat does it matter?' of what they call 'nichevo,' is tho preponderating quality; and it is only so lar counterbalanced by sterner qualities as to make tho machine go on. But there is, nevertheless, an undying passive resistance ; and at tho botiom of the Hussion character, whether that character bo employed in revolutionary or in other channels, there is au obstinate grit of resistance. "It is perhaps this blend of opposite qualities, this mixture of softness and slackness and happy-go-lucky insouciance (all of which qualities make a thing as pliant as putty and as yielding as dough), with an infinite capacity for taking pains, and the inspiring energy and undefeated patience in the face of seemingly insuperable obstacles which makes the Russian character so hard to understand.

"Another characteristic of the Russian is tho very deeply-rooted sense of pity which the Russians possess. In the streets of Moscow and St. Petersburp; beggars are rarely seen to beg in vain, and 1 have obsorved travelling third-class in trains and steamers that when tho poor came to beg bread for food off the poor, they were never sent empty away. It is impossible for a man to starvo in Russia. He is perfectly certain to find someone who will aive him foot for tho asking. In Siberia the peasants put food on the windowsills in ease any fugitive prisoners should be passing by. This fundamental goodness of heart is the most important fact in the Russian jiaturc; it, and the expression of it in their literature is the greatest contribution they have made to the history of the world." The wedding took place ill.St. Francis's Church, Onga Onga, on Tuesday, of Miss Ellen Mary O'Brien, youngest daughter of Mrs. O'Brien, Onga Onga, and of the lato Mr. J. O'Brien, of Woodville, to Mr. Harold John Susans, of Cardiff, Taradale. Hie ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Father Bergin, of AVaipawa, and Nuptial Mass was celebrated. Miss Winnie Hobbs, of Wellington, and Miss Kathleen and Master Fred 'iWney were in attendance upon the bride, who was given away by lier brother-in-law, Mr. It. J. Tierney. Mr. Harry Martin, of Wellington, was bost man. On Thursday at St. Augustine's Church, Napier, Miss May Sorrell. third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sorrell, of Napier, was married by the Rev. Canon Tuke to Mr. Arthur Reid, of Tai'liape, only sou of Mrs. J. Reid, or Dunedin. Mr. and Mrs. W. Cooper returned to Jlr.sterton 011 Saturday from a visit to Wellington. Mrs. Hayhurst (Temuka) is visiting Wellington, and is staying at the Royal Oak. Mrs. Ewart has returned to Masterton from a visit to Wellington. Recommends itself. Miss Mileom's Lip •Mid Cheek Tint, defies detection (2s. 6d.). efficacious and economical. Will not wipe off. proof against perspiration or weather, vet perfectly harmless. Milsom's Hygienic Face Powder. 2s. Gil. and 4s. 6d.. a box (Skin Food' in powder form), delightful to use. obtainable in pink, buff, white and nream shades, cleans the face and leaves it rested and with a soft velvet-like appearance. Miss Milsom is sole-proprie-tress of the celebrated "Cultene" (Hog.) Skin Foods, 35., and the "Cultene" Balm, 3s. Gil. All bair and face treatments; latest hair work and toilet requisites stockoil. Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street (4 doors above "Evening Post"). Telephone 814.— Advt.

British and Belgium Relief. Mrs. Rolleston and Miss Bell have received, at 47 Moleswortli Street, parcels from Jlrs. J. K. Edic, Mrs. A. Richards, "Craven," Pahiatua (three cases), "Sympathy," Sirs. 11. W. Arbon (Komako), Mrs. Webb, "A Sympathiser," Mrs. M'Donald, 2 anonymous parcels. Two cases containing 633 garments have been forwarded to tho Hig'h Commissioner for distribution. Citizens' Military Hospital Cuild. Tho following donations to the Hospital Ship Fund are acknowledged by the hon. treasurer, Miss Joseph:—Mrs. L. Blundell, £5; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stott, £5; Children of the Makcrua School, £1 10s.; Mrs. G. F. Campbell, £1 Is. Monthly subscriptions have been received from the following:— Mrs. John Flyger, 55.; Miss Coates, 10s.; Mrs. Joseph Joseph, 10s.; Miss M. Joseph, Is.; Mrs. hi. D. Crawford, 55.; Miss Philpoits, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. \Y. Komiedy, 55.; Mrs. W. B. Montgomery, 2s. 6d.; Miss Eraser, 2s. 6d.; Mrs. Robinson, os.; Mrs. Gear, os.; Miss Gear, os.; Mrs. Fulton, 2s. 6d.; Mr. F. Eiclielbaum, Is.; Sympathy, os.; Mrs. Hogben, os.; Lady 55.; Mrs. Salmond, os.; Mrs. T. Baillie, £1 Is.; per Lady Bell, £10. ; The Bishop of Auckland and Mrs. Averill are visiting Dunedin. Mrs. Begg returned to Wellington last week from Diinedin. Mrs. Gould (Marton) is visiting Dunedin. Lady Steward is visiting her son, Mr. Whiteford Steward, Romuera, Auckland. Miss L. Jackson, who has been spending a few days in Wellington, returned to "Stonestcad" (Voodside) on Saturday. Mrs. Tringham returned to Pigeon Bush on Saturday from a brief visit to Wellington. At Dunedin on Saturday Miss Marjorie Soper, of the Plimtner-Hall Comedy Company, was married to Mr. Vivian Edwards, also of the same company. Mr. Edwards is a native of Adelaide and has been a capable exponent of responsible parts on the Australian stage for the past twelve years. For Face Massage, Shampooing, all Hair Treatments, and Electrolysis, Mrs. Rolleston's is recommended. Spacious Private Rooms. Qualied Assistants, and Personal Attention. Switches and Transformations of every sl\ado a speciality. Hair guaranteed to keep its colour. KG Lambton Quay.* Don't you think that it is time that all ladies who havo not yet tried that wonderful preparation, "SYDAL" (Wilton's Hand Emollient), should do so without further delay? What is the use of our constantly tolling you how good it is if you won't try it? Is. Gil. everywhere.—Advt.