SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3038, 27 March 1917, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Naval Wedding. A wedding which attracted considerable interest; yesterday afternoon was that of Petty Officer Archibald 13. Cox to Miss Myrtle Carter; of Kent Terrace, Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Watson, in St. Peter's Church, and among the friends and relatives who attended was a gathering of the bridegroom's comrades, who lined up the aisle on the arrival o[f the 'brido and _ formed a guard of honour through which she and her bridesmaids had to pass. The best man was Leading Seaman Gardiner, and the bridesmaid Miss Nollie Cole. The bride wore a pretty frock of ivory georgette over lace, with a veil fastened with a coronet of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaid woro palest pink crepe do chine and' ninon with a black velvet hat trimmed with a single pink rose, and her bouquet was of palo pink flowers. There were also two little children in attendance, Master Neville Nay lor, nephew of the bride, who was dressed in a wliito man-o'-war suit, and Miss Katie M'Partland (cousin), who was in white muslin with a pale I pink sash, and carried a basket of flowers. After the ceremony the sailors lined up and again formed a guard of honour, through which:, the bride and bridegroom, deluged with confetti and rice, passed to their car. A reception was held at Godbor's rooms, ; and the bridal pair received the good wishes of many friends. Mrs. Carter, mother of tho bride, wore a costume of grey taffetas, with a black and white hat, and carried a bouquet of violetcoloured asters. Mrs. Naylor, 6istcr of the bride, was in a wine-coloured gabardine costume, with a black hat. The rooms had. been very prettily decorated with flowers., and the red, white, and bluo bonbons which .decorated the tables were in keeping with the flag-decorated taxis whioh conveyed the sailors to tho reception. The bride and bridegroom wore the recipients of many tangible tokens of goodwill, including those from tho latter's messmates. , Countess of Liverpool Fund. : The hon. secretary of the Countess of Liverpool Fund . Committee acknowledges receipt of gifts for the soldiers from the following -.—Miss Sladden, Miss M'Gowan, Feilding Red Cross, Ormondvillo Ladies' Patriotic Committee,Theosophical Sooiety, South Wellington Guild, Oliau Branch. Red Cross, Mrs. Bishop/Normal High School, Liverpool Committee, Eastbourne Catholitf Knitting Guild, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Clicgwin, Mrs. Ecfcford, G.F.S.' Lodge, Karori "Women's National Reserve, Lower Hutt Patriotic Guild,' Mrs. Dumbell's Guild, Khandallah, Mrs. Hogg, Hunterville Countess of Liverpool and RW.F. Guild (case comforts), Huntervillo Committee (per Mrs. Simpson, hon. sec.), caso of sundries; Ladios Guild, Ohakune Junction. From'tho Catholic Women's Knitting Guild wero given 7 scarves, 86' pairs socks, 7 b'/ilaclavas, 3 pairs mittens, and the contributions from Huntcrville of. all sorts of . comforts and luxuries is greatly appreciated'by the committee.

Lata Duchoss of Connauglit; His Excellency tho Govornor has received the following telegram from tho Secretary of Stato for the-Colonies in reply to messages of condolenoo sent regarding the death of of tho Duchess or Connauglit:—"Following ' from His Royal Highness the Duke of Gonriaught: Much appreciate sympathy of all ranks of New Zealand llitl© liiigade. (Signed). Long." '■ "Much appreciate sympathy of your Government and people of New Zealand." * '

Mrs. Robert Isaacs (Auckland) and lier daughter are visiting Wellington, and aro staying at "Kcnilworth.

Mrs. Putnam (Palmerston North) is staying at the Midland Hotel.

: Tho hon. secretary for Lady Liverpool's and Mrs. Pomaro's Maori Soldiers' Fund acknowledges the following donations:—Petono, Allies' Guild: .Mrs. Brockelbank, Mrs. Corson, _ Mrs. '_Gilmoiir, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Piercy, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs.. Willis, sbnr., Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Samson, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. White, Mrs. Squire, 37 pairs socks, 2 pairs mittens, 1 muffler; Miss J. Jackson, 1 muffler, 2 packets cigarettes; Mrs. Jaokson, 1 pair socks; Queen Victoria College, Auokland, 5 scarves; per Mr. Knocks (Otaki), £1 Is.

Miss Lynette Mackenzie having completed her training at the Wellington Hospital is leaving that institution on Tuesday. She will take a well-earned holiday, and. afterwards hopes to be selected for service abroad.

The hon. secretary of the Wellington Women's Committeo of the British Red Cross acknowledges receipt of gifts from the following donorsTakapau Red Gross, Khandallah Branch British Red Cross (per Mrs. Crump),-Welling-ton Nursing Division (per Mrs. W. H. S. Moorliouse), 'Ohariu ladies (per Mrs. Stevo Bryant), Maraekakako, H.B. SubCentre British Red Cross, Miss Davidson, Ladies' Patriotic Society (per Mrs. Hart), Mrs. Pitt, Red Cross Committee (Hunterville), New Plymouth Centre of N.Z. Branch British Red Cross, Hutt Patriotic Guild, Mrs. Balding, Pahautanui, Newman Branch of British Red Cross, Ormondville Centre British Red Cross, _ Several cases of goods were included in these contributions.

Now, you would like to treat your own hair in your own home, without troubling anybody. Let Miss Milsom toll you in confidence, "It can be doue." We know you are a busy person theso times, and muoh as we would like to see you personally, the next best thing, is to treat you privately. So state your case, and the proper outfit of preparations will be sent, with full instructions how to apply. Why hesitate when tbis simple course is at hand? The hair is a very delicate plant, its culture known to few; it's a, study of a lifetime, therefore be guided by one with long experience. Be fair to your hair. Keep always a clean, nourished scalp. Hair demands attention if it is falling, splitting, lifeless, too dry, too greasy,_ or grey. Best lialr. work, every description. Transformation, Toupees, Switches, Pads, etc. Clipping, Shampooing, Delightful Face Treatment. Miss Milsom, 94 Willis Street, Barnetts' Buildings. Telephone 814.—Advt, .

Dainty Blouses for smart dressers! We aro now displaying a special range of beautiful Crepe-de-Chene models (25 in all) in oreme and lemon shades, etc. You must see them to appreciate them! Price's Store, 54-56 Willis Street.—AdTt.

For grey and faded hair use Donnelly's Grey Hair Tonic, 3s. 6d. Donnelly, 65 Vivian Street.—Advt.

Wedding ... Announcements. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only are used when designing wedding bouquets, whioh I make a speciality of. - Packed and forwarded through the Dominion. Miss Murray, Vice-Begal Florist, 36 Willis Street.—Advt.

The Red Cross Shop. The comraitteo of the Red Cross Shop acknowledge with thanks donations of home-made goods, flowers, and vamus articles for sale from the following donors:—Mr. Carr, Mrs. Robertson,. Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. M'Morran, Miss Dorset, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. MacLaren, Mrs. Kilmarton, Mrs.- Phil Myers, Mr. Clarke, Mrs.' Helyer, Mrs. Keith, Mrs. M. P. Cameron, Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Longmoro, Mrs. Haugliton, Miss Myers, Mrs. Jack Myers, Mrs Voiseller, Miss Renwell, Mrs.. Osborne, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Lloyd, | Stokes Valley School.

Wanted—For the Men at the Front. The Mayoress's Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee at the Town Hall is making arrangements to send away to the men at. the front supplies of shortbread, made by J. Godber and Co. For this purpose the committee needs supplies of Bell's Jib.' empty tea' tins, in which to pack the shortbread, as they are just the size required, and would be very glad to receive contributions of these at the Town Hall. No doubt there are many households in wlicli those tins are relegated to obscure corners, and by sending them to the Town Hall people will be assisting the committee in this work of varying the food of our men at the front.

The Silver War Badge. That men who have borne the burden and lieat of day all through Gallipoli and' France should' have no distinctive badge has long been regretted, 6tates a, London correspondent. Thero are many who have deserved as much —perhaps more—as a man who has ono gold stripe on his cuff.- 'So the news will be welcome that men wlfo have done long' and arduous service are to have the " Silver War ' Badge granted under Army Order 316 of 1916. Some of the heartburnings due. to such men being left out and mixed ,up with all and sundry who have worn;, khaki for short spells and with'no great credit will now bo quieted. The Mayoress (Mrs. J.; P. Luke) has received a letter; from Mrs. Gunson, Mayoress of Auckland, saying that she is calling a meeting on March 29 to consider tho social condition of the city, and to discuss social problems, and asking Mrs.' Luko if she will call a similar meeting in this city. Other centres are being approached, and Mrs. Gunson hopes that resolutions may be passed, so that a strong representation may be passed to the. Government on these subjects. . ... • Miss Robieson wishes to thank members and, all friends who so liberally helped to make the Wellington Nursing Division's day at the Red Cross Shop a f success last Friday, for tho comfort of our wounded soldiers.

: The marriage took place on January 27 at tho'Marylobone Parish Churoh, writes a London correspondent, of Miss Harrietto M. Ross, second daughter of tho lato Mr. Donald Ross, of Auckland, to Lieutenant-Colonel R. W. Frost, D.SiO.j Canadian Infantry.

A wedding of New Zealand interest took place on January 27 at Brompton Oratory, when Miss Mona Levin, younger daughter of tho lato Mr. W. H. Levin, of Wellington, and of Mrs. Levin, Netley Park, Gomshall, Surrey, was married to Captain J. D. C. Hawkins, Royal Field Artillery, elder son of Brigadier-General J. W. Hawkins, lato R.A., and Mrs. Hawkins, of Wormegay, Norfolk. Tlio ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Crowso.

Miss Gladys Lawry (Wellington) has gone down to Broekenhurst, and is helping at the canteen of tho Kia Ora Club, recently established in the Now Forest for our men, writes a London correspondent on-February 8.

Word lias been rocoivcd in fellington by cable of the safe arrival at Plymouth of Mrs. Elder (Aurora Terrace) and Miss Elder, who left by the illfated Rotoriia in February for 'England. .

Wellington ladies delighted with all grocers for giving tho popular "Thinkor" note-book freo with every Is. package No-Rubbing Laundry Help.—Advt.

Tho favourite—Boys' Sports Suits, with shorts, to fit boys from i years to 15 years, from 21s. to' 355. Boys' Sports Suits, with breeches, to fit boys from 12 years to 18 years, from 30s. to 505.; best quality tweeds. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd.—Advt.

At the request of the War Office, tho Englislv Board of F/d'ucation has sent out to the local education authorities a pamphlet entitled "Inadvertent Military Information." Teachers , are asked to tell the children not to say in public where their, fathers and brothers were wounded, on what date'it happened, or where. They should not say, or write, anything which would be news for, or of use to,' the Germans.