SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 91, 10 January 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Wellington Wedding. A very pretty wedding was solemnised recently in the Methodist Church, Webb Street, whoii Georgo Albert Pothorick was married to Alethea, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. Longboiton, of Conesborough, England. The bridegroom, who has been twice on active (service, is the only son of Jir. unci Mrs. George Petherick, 31'.. of this city. Tho officiating minister was tho Rev. George Kuowles-Smith, an intimate friend of the bridegroom's family. The bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law. Mr. J'". Burgess, was gowned in creme colioiino, trimmed with silk Swiss lace. The brido woro a wroatli of orange blossom, and her veil was beautifully embroidered by Miss Essio I'cbherick (sister of the bridegroom). Her shower bouquet was of white roses and asparagus fern. Tho bridesmaid, Miss Emmie Petheriek, woro a cream silk crystalline coat frock and a cream and pink picture hat, and carried a bouquet of pink roses and sweet peas. Mr. H. Parker acted as best man, and Mr. S. Cooko as groomsman. The bridal party left the church to the strain of tho Wedding March played by Mrs. Campbell-Cramp. The guests wore aftei wards entertained by the bridegroom's parents, after which Mr. and Mrs. Petheriek left for the north. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a handsome pear) brood), and the bridesmaid received a silver manicure set. "V.A.D." Clrls at Waitham. Miss Kitty Doughty, who recently returned from England, with her brother, ■Lieutenant H. M. Doughty, has bten engaged on V.A.D. work at AValtham-ou-Thames Hospital. Slio says that all V.A.D.'s aro expected to make themselves generally useful in all branches of hospital and domestic work. After a month or so, when n. girl begins to show espocial aptitudo for her work, sho is promoted to tho wards, and undertake dressings, etc. There aro still .plenty of vacancies nt Waitham for New Zealand girls, because they aro quick to learn, and are nlways able to tackle anything that comes their way. Miss Doughty was on night duty for seven weeks prior to her departure, and found the γ-tiik rather tiring, but very interesting. There was nhvays plenty to vary the routine, as the convoys of wounded always arrived at night. While staying at Bournemouth, Miss Doughty hud tho good fortune to meet with Sir Arthur Pearson an.l his lndy secretary. Sir Arthur was anxioiis for Miss Doughty to take charge of a ward of blind soldiers at St. Dunstnn's, but Miss Doughty had then niado all arrangements to return to her people- in Wellington, and so could not avail herself of Sir Arthur's offer.

Amongst the many nurses returning with Miss Doughty was Miss Millioent Siincox, of Forest Lnkes, Otaki. The death of Miss Simcox's sister, Mrs. Athol H'ulmr', was only recently announced in Tub Dominion.

Thevoyago lasted nine, weeks, and the ship was in almost total darkness all the time. '

SpHors , Friend Society, After a. long interval (owing to a family bereavement), Mr. T.- K. and tho Misses Jones presented another of their delightful and popular programmes. Tho tasteful singing of tho Misses Dorothy and Marjorio Jones was much enjoyed. Tho violin duets and solos of Messrs. Gate and Koonif wore rendered with feeling. The recitals of Miss M. Dimock and A. Colley were rendered with verve. Miss Henderson made a most efficient pianist. Mr. Mooro, Missioner, who presided, spoke on the drink question, and rela'ted "cases of good resulting from temperance, work in the institute. The vote of thanks was warm indeed.

The Camp Commandant at Trcutham (Colonel Potter) acknowledges with thanks roceipt of a parcel of books from tho Rev. H. 0. Henby and Mr 3. Woods, Fairlie.

Miss Card (Mayoress of Featlierston) is in town, staying at the Hotol Cecil.

Miss Vera Walker, of Wellington, and Miss Kate Hanning, of Petone, aro at present spending their holidays at Rotorua.

Mrs. Hudson Williamson, of Auckland, is staying with her son at Island Bay.

Mrs. Morris Gillon, of Burnell Avenue, has returned from a trip to Palmerston.

Dr. M'Cahon lias arrived from the South Island, and is staying with lier sister, Mrs. Watt, at Island Bay.

The engagement is announced of Miss Zoe Irvine, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T.'lrvine, Palmerston North, to Lieutenant G. P. Natusch, son of Mr. J. 0. T. Natusch.

Dr. and Mrs. fluthrie are staying at Miss Malcolm's, on tho Terrace.

Mr. and Mrs. Harley Donald (Mastertou) and their family are staying at the Kiosk, Oriental Bay. Mrs. Lawrence and faniily, of Mnsterton, aie also at the Kiosk.

Mrs. Luke (the Mayoress) is at present on a short visit to Waikanae. On bcliaif of the W.N.R. she will present the badges to the soldiers' mothers who reside in tho district. Mrs. Liiko will probably return to town on Friday next.