SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2496, 24 June 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Wellington Wedding. The marriage of Miss Agnes Hopkirk oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs Will Imm Hophrk of 101 Majoribank Street, to Mr. J \\. Gendall a well-known hockey referee also of the Wellington riai bour Board s accountant staff took place on Tuesday Owing to the 'bridegroom and the bride's three brothers leaving with the Sixth Reinforcements for active service, the ceremony was performed m the house by the Rev. Dr . b, only relatives of both families be" ii« 6 present. The bride wore a ot nmon oyer satin, with pearls and j laco finishing the low-neeket bodice and an embroidered veil of Indian net' worn by her mother at her wedding! fastened with orange blossoms Her only ornament was a pearl necklace, a gift from the bridegroom and she earned a bouquet of white orchids, snowdiops, aild maidenhair fern. She w« attended by Miss Edna Hopkirk and Gendall, who both wore frocks ot h Into Indian lacs and ninon, and mob caps with tiny touches of pink ihey carried bouquets of violets pink anemones, and autumn leaves, and their gifts from the bridegroom Were aqua--3 CeS .k Mr ", W - M °"ah was the best mail, ihe drawmgroom, in which the ceremony took place, was decorated with white chrysanthemums, stocks, ami asparagus fern. Afternoon tea was afterwards served in the diningroom, which was decorated with flowers of palest pmk shades, while over the tab 0 was a canopy of white ribbon, with occasional touches of pink The breakfast room was set aside 'for the display of presents, which included gifts from the firm of M'Leod, Weir, and Hopkirk, and tho accountant's staff of the Harbour Board. Toasts were proAVi ■n, Glb,) ' t!l0 Hon. J. G.w. Mr W \r 'i A " an i Mr ' Alex ' Smith, r;' ".•^ lorrall > a»d several others! Among those present were Mrs. W Hopkirk, who. wore black satin and lace, and earned a bouquet of violets; Mrs. J. Gendall (mother of the bridegroom), who was ill a nary costume and pale grey hat, wita grey plumes. She carried a bouquet of freesias and violets. Mrs. J. B. Hopkirk, in black crepe de chene, white hrt, with black plumes, and blaok furs; Mis* J. Hopt csi u ok Sllk and blßC ' t hat; Mrs. it j 1? ', navy costume ) black hat, and blue plumes; Miss Gendall darlt costume, grey hat; Miss G. Gendall, fawn military costume, black hat, with touches of Wedgwood blue: Mrs. W. laylor, grey costume, black hat, and furs; Mrs. A. Daniels, light blue costume, gi'ev hat, and squirrel furs: Sirs. Grey, dark military costume, black and white hat; Mrs. W. Allan, blue crepe do chene, black plumed hat, and seal coat; and Mrs. M'Leod, black silk, with blaik and white hornet. During the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left for a tour through the North Island, the bride wearing a saxe blue costume, small brown hat, with touches of blue, and a set of squirrel furs. Wedding In Carterton. The wedding took place on June 3 in the Methodist Church, Carterton, of Mr. Philip Andrews, fourth sou of Mr. and Mrs. George Andrews, now of Wellington, but formerly of Moreton Road, Carterton, to Miss Buby Krahagen, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Krahagen, of Carterton. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Neale, of Grey town. Tho bride wore a gown of cream sa'ti'n trimmed with chiffon and pearls, and made witlji a long train, The Misses Nellie and Winnie Krahagen and Miss Laura Andrews attended as bridesmaids. The chief bridesmaid was in a frock of cream glace silk with a violet hat, and carried a bouquet of violets, and the remaining two were in striped 1 voile frocks with black velvet hats

trimmed with gold roses. They carried bouquets of golden chrysanthemums, with autumn leaves. Mr. Eric Wilton, iof Masterton, was best man, and Messrs. ' Laurie Wilton and David Petersen vero groomsmen. After the ceremony a reception was held at the P. and A. Society's tea-rooms, where the customary toasts were honoured. Tho many presents which were received inhanging lamp and shade from the bride and bridegroom's fellow members of the Methodist choir. The brido travelled in a navy tailored costume, and hat to match. The Baby Coronation. The baby chosen to bo Queen for th<3 purposes of the Baby Coronation spectacle to bo enacted at tho Town Hall at 3 p.m. on Saturday next is Edith Sawkins, a girl of eight months, and tho child of a Naval Reserve man who went to the front with the first Main Body of New Zealand troops. The latest news received by Sirs. Sawkins waß to the effect that her husband was among the wounded now lying 111 ft. hospital at Cairo. The choice was made aa & compliment to the women, of New +i, t? } r^o6c husbands are fighting for the Empire—a choice and a reason that no one could cavil at. A rehearsal of the event has already been held and a dress rehearsal wiil Imi .fP" morrolv afternoon. Sixty, children will take part in the spectacle, ■tile Queen s bodyguard will be provided by the Bay Scouts. The crown, orb, and sceptre will be home at the head 0. tne procession on white satin cushions, and following these "attributes to awe and majesty," will follow four throne-bearers the Lady High Chancellor two heralds, and numerous maids of honour, the whole forming an impose ing and picturesque spectacle. The ceroWinch will occupy about an hour, will be followed by a "command" performance before Her Majesty tile Baby, in which the following children will take part;— Misses Eunice Wvatt, Evelyn Itene ? Inrsh > Lin a Hisky, Rita »1 tree, and Masters Harris and Winston M'Cafthy (the pocket Harry Lauder;.

J n last week's issue of the Auckland Weekly News" appeared a photograph or Sister Eaday, who has.been on active duty under the French Red Ctobb Society m France. Sister Eaddy, who is taken 'with three happy looking French soldiors, has very many friends in New jSoaland who were delighted to see her looking so well and so bright, and is one of the earnest members of tha Nurses' Club in Kensington Street. Just before the outbreak of war she left with Colonel the Hon. R. H. Collins, and his family, for England, and as soon as she readied her destination she at once applied for service abroad with tho French Red Cross where she has been for tho past months. Sirs. Christophers (Invercargill) who • f mo TT "P to . see i,c r son, Lieutenant H. H. Christophers, at Trentham Lamp, and Mrs. Barnes (Christchurcli) are visiting their sister, Airs. C. W. Adams, Bellevuo Road, Lower Hutt. Sister Edith Popplewell, who has been accepted for service abroad, has resigned from the Thorudon Private Hospital and is at present paying a. short visit to Otaki, Miss Gerrard, who has resigned matronship of the Tbwaley Hospital (Gisborne). is staying at the Nurses' Residential Club, Kensington Street, till sho leaves with the Hospital Ship. Sister Ethel Hooper, who is leaving with the Hospital Ship, has gone to Nelson to say good-bye to her people. She has been stayin? at the i\urses' Club, in Kensington Street, " " ~ ■' ' (Continued 011 nest page.) :