SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2924, 9 November 1916, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wadding at the Basilica. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Basilica, Hill Street, yesterday afternoon, when Miss Eveline Collins, only daughter of Colonel It. J. Collins, C.M.G., A.D.C., and Mrs. Collins, was married to Captain T. J. King, A.D.E.0.5.. younger son of Mr. and Mrs. T. King, of Timnru. Tho ceremony ' was performed by the Rev. Father Sniythe. The 'bride, who was I given away' by her father, wore a cos- I tume of cream gabardine trimmed with rich corded silk, and finished with handsome Parisian ornaments. Her hat was a pale pink gorgette, trimmed with a deeper shade of narrow rouche and ribbon, and underlined with black net. The bridal bouquet, of pink carnations, cream roses, and lily of the valley, with orange blossom trailers, completed a neat but charming outfit. Miss Moya O'Sullivan acted as bridesmaid. She wore a dress of grey taffeta, with tjleeves and vest of pale grey gorgette. Her hat was of grey taffeta, underlined with saxe blue, and trimmed with narrow velvet of the samo shade. After the ceremony the guests, who were chiefly relatives of tho bride and hridegroom, and a few intimate friends, were- entertained by Colonel and Mrs. Collins at their home in Park Terrace. Mrs. Collins (mother of the bride) was wearing a smart black taffeta, costume, with handsome cream and gold brocade vest, an over collar of real duchess lace, neatly arranged from ,a smart knot at the back of tho collar, and falling to the front were taffeta drops, finished with tassels, and a black silk toque trimmed with black tullo and*old gold. Mrs. King (mother of the bridegroom) was in a handsome fawn costume and'>a black-hat with ostrich feathers, and underlined with pink. Lient. H. Lavson, Nineteenth Reinforcements, attended the bridegroom, who was in khaki, as well as many military friends, quite in keeping with the war period. Capt. King, who went out with tho Main Expeditionary Force; only recently returned from tho front. Tho wedding presents wore numerous, amongst thorn being'a completo dinner servico from the Defenco Stores staff and a piece of silver plate from the South Island members of tho Dominion Bowliug Council, of which Colonel Collins is tho president. Later in tho afternoon Capt. and Mrs. King left for their honoymoon in- the north by motorear, the bride's going-away dress being a "abardine costume with palo. blue chenille hat. Numerous telegrams from all over New Zealand were received, wishing them every happiness and prosperity; •

Dance for Soldiers in the Town Hall. Ever increasing in popularity goes on arc the danced in the Town Flail given for soldiers, by tho Mayor and Mayoress, Mr. and Mrs. Luke, and the Send-off and Reception Committee. Last night the Town Hall was cleared and brilliantly lit, and was. soon filled by a gay throng of soldiers and their friends.' Chairs were placed all round the room, and-the refreshment tables prettily decorated with vases of roses, wcro set under the gallery, and tho D.I.C. had forwarded a tempting collection of cakes. The Trciitham Bands roUsih" strains made, dancing quite a pleasure. At 9 o'clock a delightful little programme, was presented by Mr. and Miss" Newton and a party of friends; then came an excellent supper, and dancing was resumed once more with' renewed zest. ' To-night there will be another dance, under the same auspices.

. The sale of work in connection with St. Paul's -Pro-Cathedral, held in St. Andrew's Schoolroom, was opened yesterday afternoon by Tier Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool, who was attended by Captain Cage-Williams. Tho Rev. A. il. Johnson received Her Excellency, and Mrs. Johnson presented her with a beautiful bouquet. Tho vicai' explained that the sale of work was intended to raise funds to liquidate the debt on the Sydney Street Schoolroom, which had been given up for the uso of our soldiers ns a club. He also explained that no profits Wero made, and that if anything the church fund was rather at' a. loss by the transaction. As the schoolroom had been lent to the soldiers, the sale of work had to take place in St. Androwjs Schoolroom. Bishop Sprott ' and his daughter, Mrs. Coleridge, were present. Refreshments were served in two rooms, ono of wliicli was gay with somo really lovely roses. ' The following is n- list of stall-holders;— Guild Stall: Mesdamcs Bodhain, Mitford, von Dadelszen, and the Misses Barraud and'Morton. Bags and Boxes: Mesdames Clayton, G. Tripe, aud the Misses Cameron and Clayton. Jumble: Mesdames Warren, Swinney, Burton, Wells, Price, and the Misses Ellison and Brown. Art: Mesdames Larnach, Brandon and Tilley: Sweets: Mrs. C. Richardson and Miss Richardson. Hoop-la: Mrs. A. L. Warbnrton. Flowers: Mrs. Buchanan and the Misses Balcombo Brown,. Elder, and Mathicson. Produce: Mesdames Greenwood, Shirtcliffo, and Barnßcld. Dolls: St. Paul's Girls' Club. Christmas Tree: Mrs. Lee. Tea Rooms: Mrs. W. -F. Ward and Misses Marchanfc, Rasterfiold, Ward, Mantcll and Drummond. General secretary, Mrs. H. F. . Kno'wlcs.

If you see a very charming lady dressed' in black riding in a motor omnibus, says a London correspondent, do not bo surprised if it is Queen Alexandra. During the Inst few weeks her Mniesl.v has adopted motor omnibus riding as an example in war economy. It mav not be realised in New Zealand, but in-England the. petrol restrictions are rer.y severe. The Government issues permits to chauffeurs to buy so many gallons of petrol, and no more, per week. - Elderly people and invalids who clencnd on motor exercise find the regulations rather trying, at times.

TOILET HINTS. ■ TREATMENTS TO BE HAD AT MES. ROLLESTON'S. To keep tlio hair in" good condition, monthly shampooing is advisable. F&e, 2s Gd. To strengthen the growth and prevent breaking and splitting, havo the bailout aud singed. Fee, la. Gd. For falling hair, premature greyuess. dandruff, or lflclc of lustre, a course of special treatment is invaluable. Fee, £1 Is. A guinea course of face treatment is indispensable for improving the complexion, removing blemishes, and eradicating' wrinklos. For the permanent removal of superfluous hair without the slightest scar, Mrs. Rolleston holds a diploma and medical reference for skilful tieatment by electrolysis. Fee, 10s. per hour. Transformations and hairwork of every, description a speciality. 256 Lambton Quay, Wellington.—Advt.

Something cool neat for littlo summer lads. Grey Union shirts, 3s. fld. to 'is. 6d., at Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Sh'cet.-Advt.

"Sydal" is without doubt the most perfect emollient you can uso at this tiuio of the year to protect your skin and complexion from tho ill-effects of wind, dust, and heat. Boußhness, redness, irritation, and chaps can all he prevented; while, if you already suffer from such condition "Sydal" will speedily banish it. Use "Sydal" daily and keep your hands, face, arms, and neck in perfect condition. 2s. at all chemists and 6tores. «-Advt.

Waterglaesed Eggs, I always take my eggs out of: the waterglass after leaving. them for a fortnight or three weeks, after the last one was put iu the crock, placing theui on straw, not touching ..each other, writes E. F. .JJ. When quite dry .they can be stood one on top of another in any wooden box. Mine are piled in an empty wine case in cellar or larder. They keep practically any time. We are* now poaching and boiling ours, which, arc over throe months old, or rather it is more than three months since we took them out of the waterglass. These were carefully put in the wine boxes, so as to fit tightly, and brought some hundreds of miles over a roughish road in a motor. To make more secure one can put a little chaff in the bottom of the box; but it is not necessary if the eggs are packed tightly. - ' Raffle Winners.. The guessing competition as to the weight of Miss Maxwell's wedding cake was won by Mrs. Pollock, of Jielburn. The Doulton vase was won by Mr. H. E. Wilson, of Mein Street. Mrs. Nathan wishes to state that the winner of the large box of home-made sweets, given by Miss Gertrude Rose to the Kelburu Avenue stall, is Mr. T. Munt, who guessed 3lb. looz., the exact weight being 31b. 9oz. The camera given by Mrs. Yeats was won by Miss lie Van Staveren,. with ticket 'No. 8. The. Misses Bett-s, of Pnlmerston North, have come to (own for ii few days. Mrs. E. H. Morrah, of Palmerston tNorth, is the guest of Mrs. Morrah, in Upper AVillis Street. Mrs. and Miss Darby, of Wanganui, are the guests of Mrs. ; John Duncan, Hobson Street.

Mrs. and 3liss Hobieson, who have been visiting Auckland,"Wangaiitii, and New Plymouth, returned to Wellington last evening. The engagement is announced of Miss G. M. Taylor, of tho Education-De-partment, Wellington, to Mr. J. R. Butland, of the local branch of the Bank of Now South "Wales. The New Zealand Natives' Association have offered to give the tea at tho Christmas party to bo given for soldiers' children at tho Town Hall. . Excellent progress is reported by all those, who are in chargo of this function, aud it should be a great success.

Tho lied Cross Committtee have had a busy time lately packing dainties and' comfort's for the, nurses and man .who are leaving on the Mamma. The Lady Liverpool Fund Committee are also vory busy packing for tho men who arc aboard) tho troopships, which will bo at sea at Christmas time. A meeting of the Wellington South Nursing Division was held at tlio Now-, town Library Hall on Tuesday overling, there being a fair attendance Several members were proposed, and Mrs. Thomson, who was the originator of the Red Cross shop in connection with the St. John Ainhulaiico Dopot, 'was .thanked for her efforts in tile same,' and regret expressed that sho .was leaving tho district. The ovouing was" spent in working in squad's, under the supervision of Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Finlay. . • ; Mrs. E. J. Burt, EUetaliuna, is a visitor to Wellington. She has come to say good-bye to.her brother, Mr. F. A. Hornibr'ook, who- has been appointed ■masseur to' tile hospital sliipMarama. Sho is accompanied by the Misses Kathleen and Norah Diirt., The Charley's Aunt Social Cluh had another of their pleasant entertainments last night, Miss Hardingo-Malt-by being in the chair. The club's orchestra played the overture, and songs Were contributed by Messrs. Hamilton Hodges and Chns., Moore, and .Wellington's' quartet, Messrs. fL Hodges, E. J. Hill; H. E. Wood, and E. Burd, also sang. Miss Ngnire Williamson, a pupil of Miss Dorise Guise, danced, and Miss Griffiths gave an excellent character- sketch. MiSs Betty. Purdom's pupils, tho Misses Doris Bailey and Josie Bailey, gave a duoionue, entitled "A Trying Pupil." After supper Miss Anderson played a- violin solo, Mr. F. G. Major did some Wonderful coiijurinu; tricks, Miss D.- Stevens gave a musical monologue, and Mr. E. J; Hill sang a■ tcrlor solor. Mr. F. Thomas was the pianist. Phyllis -Mather,-, a pupil of: the Wellington Girls' College,-has gained, the gold medal offered hy the Wellington French Club. Two years ago she was awarded the silver medal ( .being second, and last year 6ho obtained a special prize because it is a rule of the club ■ihat one candidate may not gain the same prize twice. Neville G. Whiteman, a pupil of the Wellington Boys' College, gained the silver meda|, and the following candidates were awarded certificates: —Senior: Eileen Atkinson, Thelma Barr, Maude Browne, Florence Churchill, Florence Deck, Dorothy Fcatonby, Kathleen Grant, Ida Jacka, Edith Lcrwill, Winifred O'Connor, Dora Powley, Kitty Pownall, Jessie Shoreland, Eve Stockman, Bertram G. Mitford, Alexander Seholes.: Junior: Willi-, frcd Griffiths (special mention), Moiiie Fsiher, Hazel Jeffrey, Isa Jones, J. D. Stewart. That French as a spoken language holds an important place in- tho education of the present day is evident from the number of candidates who entered for the examination recently held by tlio''-Cerclo Fraucais do Wellington. This examination, consisting of conversation, recitation, reading, composition, and dictation, is.open to all stu- ; dents of the French language, wlio>aro [ under eighteen years of age. The entries numbered forty-one, of whom thirty-livo wore pupils of the Girls' College 'and six of the Boys' College.

Women with weak, thin hair should bo advised by Miss. Milsom. _ Recommends the latest and lightest, viz., Parisian Braiding, which iti not a pad nor ii transformation, yet can be so adjusted that it appears'to be growing from the scalp. It thus enables a woman .to have her hair exactly her own colour rikl with much more to dress, but rests her own, which is so continually being used and exhausted in the process of dressing. High-class Hygienic Hnir Work. Gall or write anent-Jfiss Milsom's latest and lightest models. Superior English hair used and attractively finished. Clients taught, professional way to make added, hair keep its colour and lustre and look as if it wei;e growing naturally. Detection defied. All .face and skin preparations. Shampooing a Bnecinlty. Miss Milsom, Harnett's Buildings, 91 AVillis Street. Tel. 814*

Ladies! Make a poiut of inspecting the splendid new range of quality Panamas at Price's Store, Willis Street. Prices range from 12a. (Id., 155., 17s. 6d., 21s. up.—Advt.

Despite.tho rising cost of many daily necessaries,-there is oue article that remains as economical as it is enjoyableDesert Gold Tea. It is becoming increasingly popular because of tho superior value offered at the four moderate prices lis Bd.. Is. 3d.. Is. 10d., 2s. ..IF .you do not use the "Queen of Teas," order a packet at the price you usually pay and notice the wonderful quality—Advt.