SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2648, 20 December 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Carterton. A quiet wedding took plnco at St. .Mark's Church, Carterton, on Thursday afternoon, when Mr. Lionel R. Bedall, of Martinborougli ,only son of Mr. George R. Bedall, of Saffron-Wal-den, Essox, England, was married' to Miss Sarah Tucker, only daughter of Mrs. Tucker, of Carterton. Tho bride, who was given away by Mr. A. Poden, of Carterton, wore an ivory crepe de chine gown, trimmed with _ Charitilly lace and pearls, and a veil with orango blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies. Miss Evelyn Quinn was bridesmaid and wore white embroidered voile with a black hat. 'She also carried a shower bouquet of lavender and pink sweet peas. Mr. Davis,, of tho Onion Bank,. Martinborougli, was best man, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. Young, vicar of St. Mark's. Miss Moil,a Moore. A.T.0.L., L.A.8.,,-played the organ." After the ccremony- a number of friends wero entertained at the Presbyterian Social Hall,- when the usual toasts were honoured. The bride's travelling; dress was a Wcdgewood blue bengalino and crepe de chine, with hat to. match. Mr. and Mrs. Bedall will afterwards take up thoir residence in Martinborougli. In Aid, of the Wounded Soldiers. The garden party wnich was organised' by tho residents of Day's Bay in aid of funds for wounded soldiers in hospital, aiid hold in the grounds and residence of Mrs y D. M. Findlay on Saturday afternoon, was very successful in its results, financially and otherwise. ■ Tho day was perfect as regarded tho weather, anil the garden, brilliant with flowers, held many attractions for tho visitors. Most of the stalls from which wero to be - bought flowers, sweets, and fancywork had been arranged upon tho verandah, and in charge of thom wero tho following:—Fancy stall, Miss Swart and helpers!; produce and cakes,*tho Misses Zc-hrabflowers, Mr. Ivan Findlay; sweets, Mastors Findlay, Moss, ana friends. Mrs. Findlay and Miss M. Findlay were in charge of the afternoon tea arrangements, strawberries and crcam, etc., and Miss Eileen Ewart was in control of a bran tub that proved to be a source of great attraction-to the children. At the end of tho afternoon Mr. • BlairV auctioned everything that was over from the sale, and in all the afternoon's effort realised the sum of £40, a very satisfactory result for one aftornoon.' As a matter of fact, tho whole affair had been thought of and carried out in the space of one week, and was entirely tlm work of the bay residonts. Much' appreciation was expressed to Mrs. Findlay for placing the house and .grounds' at the dispose of the organisers of the undertaking. A privato letter describes how a New Zealand girl in London went out on Trafalgar Day to try aud got a New Zealand flag badge. But all- tho New Zealand flag badges had been sold out before 10 o'clock. After some trouble sho contrived to get one of the next New Zealand favouritos, a heart-shaped badge with a kiwi on it and "Kia Ora."

1 A Patriotic Cirl,

Accounts of the patriotism' of Miss Florrio Mong'an, ot Turndale, New South Wales, who is acting as a mailcarrier to enable her only brother to go to the front, show that Miss Mongan, who is only 16 years of ago, carries the mails three times'a week from Turondale to Sofala, a distance of thirty miles (says the Sydney /'Daily_ Telegraph"). The father being an invalid, it becanio necessary for Mrs.' Mongan and her daughters to garner the crop, and tako over lilio mail contract for tho two years still to run. - As a result of tho hard work in the fields, Mrs. Mongan has Deen affected in health. The ploughing is yot to be done, and this has been causing the family somo anxiety, as it was doubtful whether the female mcmbors of the family would be able to cope with it. However, a working hep. of tho residents is being fonnod,. and tho family's problems will not remain long unsolved. Mangaroa School Break-up. A vory ploasanfc ceremony took place on Thursday evening at tho Mangaroa School, when Dr. Slcerman presented tho prizes to tho children. A feature of tho entertainment was the excellent singing of the school children, and great credit is due to Mr. Abraham, for tho way tho. young performers acquitted themselves. The ladies of tho committee provided supper, tho surplus _of which was handed on to tho hospital and tho guard tent. Special prizes wero given, to Francis AVenbam and Archibald Fraser for best attendance.. Tho other children received prizes for attendance and school work. Dr. Skerman made an interesting speech, referring to his visit to_ the Hutt. Valloy in 1878, and comparing tho appearance of the district at that' time with tho present fertile,' cultivated valley. Hearty votes of thanks were given to tho speaker, and also the ladies of the committee, and tho singing of tlie National Anthem brought a most enjoyable evening to a. close. At a. time whan Christmas festivities aro the order of the day, many will be glad to. know that the children of Auckland men on active service aro not to bo forgotten (states the "Herald"). Last year the Civil League Patriotic Guild organised sv successful Christmas Tree entertainment in the Town Hall, over 300 children 'and their mothers attending: Since that time these workers havo joined the Women's Patriotic League, and, as the Soldiers' Dependants Sub-committee, they are continuing jwork. on behalf of the wives and children of the men on service. As the number of. families on the Patriotic I.eaiuo's list has practically doubled during the last year, a Christmas Tree was considered impracticable this year, and tho committee has therefore arranged it. picnic tc Home Bay, Motutapu, for Wednesday., December .22. Over 600 invitations have been issued to the children and their mothers, who aro looking forward to the picnic -with keenest interest. A number of returned are also being invited. ■ — ' (Continued on next page.)