SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2601, 25 October 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Now Zealander's Wedding in Egypt. Tho following interesting account of the wedding of Captain Blake, in Egypt, is forwarded by one of his brother officers: —"The whole of tho officers of the N.Z.A1.11. at Zictoun were en feto on Sunday last, August 29, when in a service tent on tho desert, Captain Blake, N.Z.M.R., was married to Aliss Alabel C. Deans, of Ainsworth, Gloucester, England. Tho Military Band struck up a lively air as the car drovo up and the bride walked into tho chapel, on tho ami of Colonel Atackesy, who gave her away. She wore a dainty gown of whito satin, veiled with spangled not, having a silk belt and pretty collar with tassels of tiny pearls and a spray of orange blossoms at her waist. Instead of a veil Miss Deans woro a hat of White silk and black velvet, with white ostrich, plumes. Tho bouquet was of whito roses and other (lowers with maidenhair fern, sheathed with soft lace and having long bows of white ribbon. Tho simple service wa-s most impressive, and wo could not but feel what it must moan to a come away from all her friends to bo married—on active service— amongst total strangers. After tho service and the signing of the register, Cantain Blake led his bride down the aisle, to tho strains of the Wedding March, through an arch of swords and •Talking sticks. Then photographs vero taken, and bridal party and guests jilikc, formed sections and foil in at command. It must be remarked that as is usual in any military function | everything was done "on time" as far as possible. Captain Blake's best man was Major Edgar. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Alabel Dickson, was tastefully dressod in cream crepe silk and malteso lace, and a Lethorn hat, trimmed with roses and black velvet. Her bouquet was of pink and white flowers, and sho wore a brooch of gold with a scarab in the design of the key of life, the gift of the brido and bridegroom. After photographs had been taken the bride and bridegroom preceded the guests in troop column under the command of the Colonel Commanding the Brigade to a large marquee where the wedding reception was held. Tho marquee had been cleverly decorated by Captain Blake's brother oflicors, who entertained the bride, bridegroom, and guests most hospitably. Toasts were drunk aiid speeches made, and eveiyone was gay. Later the happy pair drove off for their honeymoon which is being spent nt Heloaun, a delightful spot in the suburbs of Cairo. The officers of tho N.Z.M.R. Brigade presented Cantain and Airs. Blake with a handsome brass tea tray and stance, in native nork, which was much admired bv evervme. They were also presented with a beautiful embroidered cloth, on green satin, showing the regimental arms, etc., the gift of the Auckland Mounted Jfiflo farriers. Among other gifts were some quaint old brass finger bowls, presented by., some fellow officers."

Miss Janet Anson, who won tlio gold medal for .French given by the French Club, is a pupil of Chilton Houso School.

Wedding at Palmorston North. Tile wedding took placo quietly at All Saints' Cinircli, Palmorston North, on Saturday, of Aliss Olive Maud Huglian, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Huglian, of Carterton, to Air. Stanley Charles Treweek, of the I'almerston North Post. Office staff, and second son of Mr. and Mrs. F. 'l'reweek, of Palmerston. The llev. R. Young, of Palmerston North, performed t'ho ceremony. Tho bride wore a violet costumo with hat to match, and carried a. violetcovered Prayer Book. Sho was given away by Jior father, and was attended by -Miss Reno Hnghan (sister), who woro a red silk gown, and crepe do chine liat trimmed with violet pansics. Her bouquet was of anemones and maidenhair fern. Mr. H. Bierro, of Palmerston North, was best man. A reception was afterwards held ill tho Alexandria Tea Rooms. Tho bride wore a violet silk gown and black hat trimmed with violets. Airs. '.Ireweck was in a black velvet gown and black hat. British and Belgian Relief Fund.

Airs. Rollcston and Aliss Litchfield have received parcels of clothing for tho British and Belgian Relief from: — .Mrs. Edwin Salmond, Central Terrace; Airs. A. TJrtjuhart, Dannevirke; Mrs. Hunter Brown (5 parcels); Airs. Card, Featherstoii; "Anonymous," Eketalu.na; W. Newman; "Younger Set," Stratford, per Aliss R. E. I. Crawshaw; "Pukera," Foilding; 1 anonymous parcel; and Onnoudvillo Ladies' Patriotic Committeo.

Fund Collectors at the Races. Tho opportunity presented at the races on Saturday for adding to patriotic funds was not neglected by tho St. John Ambulanco and other workers, several of whom plied their moneyboxes with very satisfactory results. The beautiful weather had tempted many people to Trentham, and tho presence of between four and five thousand soldiers from tho camp was in itself au inducement to peoplo to open their purses, for such objccts.

Red Cross in the Forty-Mile Bush. The weather was anything but favourable for the Red Cross tea given on Wednesday afternoon by Airs. ill Tweiityman, but tho ladies who braved tho elements enjoyed tho more the comfort of a warm room awl welcome refreshments. Airs. Carruthcrs was the winner of a musical competition held during tho afternoon. Airs. Parker, of Hukanui, will be the hostess next week. The movement to make Trafalgar Day the Empire Red Cross Dav was enthusiastically taken up in this district. Airs. Paul Aliclde, m conjunction with Air. J. B. Carruthcrs, made a house-to-house canvass, and over £26 was collected.

The children's annual sale of worlc m aid of St. Mary's Home will be held at Mrs. Hayes's residence, Wallace. Street, Karori on Saturday next from 3 to 5.30 p.m. There will be _ afternoon tea, and the admission feo is fixed at threepence. (Continued on next page.)