SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 248, 8 July 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Palmerston.

A verv pretty wedding of more thiin usual interest was solemnised at. All Saints' Church, PaliWTston '.North, on Tuesday, Juno IS, when Air. Alexander 11. Morgan, of Wnilu, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Morgan, of Tlangiwahia, I'eilding was marroid to Mi.« Muriel Inez Permnin, only daughter of Mr. and .Mrs. J. I'erniuin, of Palmerston North. Miss Doris Pernuiin, cousin of the briile, and Miss Grace Morgan, of (he bridegroom, attended ns bridesmaids. Mr. A, Billons acted as best man, and Private .lolui Morion as groomsman. The bride, who was given away by Mr. B. L. Bryan I, of l'almerston North, was attired in a white crepe de chine dress with shadow cH'eots of piilo pink, and wore the usual veil and oninge blossoms. She carriot' a. shower bouquet of pale pink carnntioiLs iind fresias. The bridesmaids' dresses were of while silk, and they carried pretty bouquets of violets and froiae. The liev. H. G. Blaekbnriie performed the ceremony, the terviee being a full choral one, the choir hoys meeting the bride at tho door of the ihmrch and marching ill procession to tho chancel (Mcps. At. the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held r.t the Rosco Tearooms, where the usual toasts were honoured. The happy couple, who were tho recipients of numerous gifts, including a number of cheques and presentations, left for tho north by the Auckland express, where the honeymoon was to be S]»ji>. Tlio bride's going-ntvay dress was a navy blue costume, vith hat to match. Heroism Behind the Lines. In Green Park, London, recently, British Empire Medals wero presented to lifly-five men and women for bravery and devotion to duty in war work. Several of the men had removed large (jnantities of high explosives while (ires were l'ugiti;:. and many of the women had reihiiined nt 'their posts in lace of grent danger, Mo'rence Marie Cass, of Lewisbiuii, displayed great courage while in charge of n li'lephono exchange during a xerious explosion at a neighbouring munition works; Beatri.ee Oxley, Clapham Road, eon tin lied to do dangerous e.vperimentiil work in spite of injuries already received; Annie Holly refused to discontinue work though an explosion had caused injury l<; her eye; Rosa, li'riinccs Finbow, West Hampstcnd, returned to duty after serious hurt, to her face through an explosion; Maggio Mulholh\nd, Bbu'kheotli, had shown "very high courage" when in charge of a canteen'adjoining a store of explosives which was on lire; anil Ucorginn Peelers, Eltliain, saved ii fellow-worker's, life by stopping a machine at grout risk to liersell. Keep Busy! The importance of keeping busy, and working to benefit someone elso as an Antidote lo anxiety and worn', was emphasised by Major Dobnoy," Salvation Army social secretary, at a meeting in Auckland for mothers and wives of Auckland men at. tho front. Tho. speaker said she had left Berlin only a. few months before this war, had travelled through Belgium, ljnly, and Switzerland, and later on through England, Canada, and tlic United States, while prior Id fuming lo .New Zealand she had been working among the. women of the Tar Ent-L Jn her travels she had been much impressed by tho way in which the women of all nations were taking up war-service. Tha work* of the munition-makers and other women-workers in England was such as lo lniiko the whole Empiro proud of them, and one of the chief points about them was Ihoir grunt resolution—if they could not gel one class of wurk they sol about doing som.el.hing else.' It was this spirit which was moulding anew the character of the women of the nation, and she could give, lo the women present no belter advice I him to try lo follow this example, to occupy their minds with the duty of the moment, to lose no lime on yesterday's sorrows or 10-morrow's fears, but lo lake an interest, in some useful work, and in it sink the worries and troubles Hint brwt; women of all nations at the present moment.

Mr. J-;. Hinds (Christchurch) and Miss Hinds left for Sydney last week. On his relurn Mr. Hinds' goes into camp. • Mies I'. Dciini'iloii (Duiiediii) pasA'd through Wellington on her way to Australia. While there she will slay with Mrs. Collins, Brisbane.

Another New Zealand nurse, Sister rioreui.'o Broome, of the Civil Hospital .Reserve, has been awarded Ihe Military Medal for "bravery, coolness, and conspicuous devotion displayed in tho performance ol duty on oeensions whwi the casualty clearing station has been under hostile shell-lire and bombed by enemy aircraft,"

At the monthly meeting of Hie W.X.lv. in Clmsldiim.il, Mrs. AVood (president) sl.nted that sho had received n report from the manager of the Xaiapoi Woollen Mills, stating that the workers sent by tho W.N.Ii. were proving themselves highly satisfactory, and another band of workers would shortly proceed to the works; also (hat the work was very congenial to those members already engaged.

In connection with the death of Miss Phoebo Ellison-Macartney, daughter of tho State- Governor of Western Australia, on .liiile 21, Archbishop Hi ley conducted a funeral service nt SI. George's Cathedral, Perth, on June 24. The Premier (Mr. Lefroy), State Ministers, the Premier of Queensland (Mr. Ityan), and many prominent' citizens attended. The service at tho graveside at Knrrnkatla cemetery was private. Memorial wreaths wero received from public bodies in all parts of the State, and from tho Gov-ernor-General and Lady Helen Ferguson.

The Hutt Patriotic. Guild has donated ,C2OO to the Crippled Soldiers and Sailo.w' Brick Immkl; ,£l4l M-s. (id. of this amount was the result of a concert organised by the. Hntt Bowling and Tennis Club, handed over to the guild and carmarked for the hostel. The guild decided to raise tin? amount to £280, thus providing +8.000 bricks for the new building. The. Hostel Executive has decided- to recognise this valuable assistance by naming some part the Hwlt Ward.

" The Wellington District: W.C.T.U. celebrated White Uibbon Day by holding a (Irawing-ixom meeting in'the Conslablo Street rooms on .Inly 4, over which Mrs. lloulder (president) presided, Mrs. Napier, "Y" organism - , gave, an interesting account of her work tvhile visiting Ashburton, 'J'inifiru, feilding, Palmereton North, and Nehsm. Jlesdnmcs Bott nnd Patience contribute- , } vocal items. Jtcsdames Houlder and Webb were elected representativs to the. National Council <f Women.

In spi'.e t>f rumours, please understand (hat this business is still carried en under Miss Milsom's personal supervisbn. The establishment for Modern Scientific Hairwork. No matter what «aH you require, call or write and α-eph- will be sent immediately. Describe in your own way any stylo of Coiliuie. No dilQ.iu.Hy to follow youi and understand what 't is'you want. Best hair •««!, h'nest weaving, and light, as air. Discard the old-lash-ioned pade; they airo hot and heavy, and have a very 'injurious effect on the hair and scalp. A. perfect match guaranteed to pattern sent. Daily making Plaits, Switches, Toupees, Transformations, Natural Hair Pads, and Curls. Absolutely lifelike—detection defied. Every client tnuglit the professional way to keep (heir artificial hair true to colour and lustre. Miss Milsoin 'opposite Shortt's Picture Theatre), 91 Willis Street. ''Phone SH.Advt.

Straw Boaters for College Girls.—We have .iust a .few to offer this sensou; Rplendi.i value all going at 2s. lid. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., .Manners Slrent.—Advt. Wedding Annoiinceinonts. — Beautiful roses and the choicest of flowers only nre liscil wlion desigisinjr wpddinj; bouquets, which I miike a epecinlty of. Packed and forwarded through tho Dominion. Uiss Murray, Vice-Eeg»l Florist, 3G Willis Street-Advt.

Plain and Fancy Dress Dan:e

The girls of the Catholic Hostel held a very successful plain nnii fancy dross dance at the Alexandra Hall on Saturday, the piuceeds of which are in aid of St. Mary's Building Fund. Over MO people wore present, and a very enjoyable evening wae spent. Amongst*tho fancy dresses were represented Erv\, Kato Greenaway, Colleen Bawn, French artists, Egyptian lady. Grandmother and Granddaughter, Night, Belgium, Italy, Topsy, Dutch boy, juid Girl Cowboy. The music was supplied by Cowiey's Orchestra, and added much to Ihe enjoyment of the evening. Extra;: wore played by Miss O'Brien, Miss M'lnerney, and Miss Oliver. Mr. Troy and Mr. fthannaghaii acted us .M.C.'e, and Miss M. G. Burke was lion, secretary. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, numerous flags being kindly lent by Mr. Sim, of the D.1.C., and arranged'in a. most .U'tistii) manno: by Mr. Cook. A dainty supper, cooked entirely by the matron, was served by the committee of girls. The chaperons were Mesdames Gleeson, O'Sullivan, Burke, Dunne. Children's Red Cross Day. Olio of the prettiest schemes for Red Cross runds was carried out. at the shop on Saturday, wjien the children of the I.'crrncfis, in a very capable way, too., the part of little saleswomen. That their help for the Red Cross was greatly appreciated was shown by the .numbers i>. people who came to buy. The shop was all too small, and the delight of the children at the quick sale of their sifts wits a pleasure to watch. Those for whom this Red Cross work is being done, art: especially dear to the young, and this feeling was ehown on Saturday in ii very marked way. The shop was opened soon after S a.m., and at 1 p.m., when il closed, ,£lofl 'had been iniiue—a happy reward for the children's bright and helpful idea. A few weeks ago these young folks rallied a beautiful doll anil basinet, by which J!6O was obtained and this, added to their sale on Saturday, bridge the total up to «tIGO. The stalls were plentifully tilled and there were many articles of dainty and artistic workmanship which these young, minds and fingers had created. Those responsible for the success of the day were;—

Needlework—Miss J'h.vlliss 'Norton Francis. '

Chilton House.— Miiwps N'cll Gilmer, Marjory'and Dorothy j!ose.

Swi'pifi.—Tui Kirkfcr, Elaine Delatour, I'lnrenci! Jlariin.

Cakes.—lilu JJuthiu, Pckb')' Trinßhani, reiiclope Wluudell. Cako Eaiflc.-ilastor Barry Bluudtll. I'lowers.—Jliss Ailsa Nelson, . Jliss Cooper. ;

Brau -Tubs.—Catherine and Douglas Youns, John Jlnrdwit-ke Smith,

Balloons.—Dorothy and Betty Herbert, Margaret Dalziell.

AlctiduniCM K. Young, Norton Francis, G. Tripe, AV. Blunddl, Kidstnn, and 11. Smith gave valualilc iissistauce. Mrs. Slcoinnn and Mw. GcfUlie wore in clinr'go of the morniiiK tea, which was very delicious and daintily served. Mrs. Herbert and Mrs. 11. lioso wore the orguw iswv. Mrs. .17. Adams actwl a.s treasurer.

A beautiful titerling silver toilet.set has been presented by a lady lor France's Day. This will be ruffled (luring next week, and the tickets should find a rciiilv sole.

rirnilnlian- won the pink silk robe (le nuit, Jlrs. Kiilton the picture, niul Mis.-; Margaret Wibbs tho iced cuk«. Mrs. Borclianli'e cake will be drawn on Tliursdnv..

The hostesses at Sydney Street Soldiers' Club for (he ensuing week will bn as follow:—Monday. Mrs. Maearlhy Moid; Tuesday. Mrs. Itristw and \\k. Mom; Wednesday. !.■»!)>? of 81'. .In!ni- Aml»i— lwu-.e; . Thursday, Mesdaiui-c; : Biichoig, Whnnlnr, and Mackersen : -I'rirJaVi Spin- , sters' Club; Snlurday, Jdiandalhh iiulies. In charge of eonls and parcels-.—Mqu-(iny. Miss Buttfi; Tuesdny, Mrs. Jlujr; Wediiefday, Mrs. V. \V. .Mackenzie; Thursday, Miss Seed; Friday, Mrs. Harris; Saturday, Miss .Adains.

Sltifl'-Nuiw Kuby Dickeuson, of the .Auslralian Inipwinl l''nrees, was an Saliirdny reported ainoi ; gsl those who had died of"sickness. Mr. S. \. Pickensmi, of St. Andrew's Colloy*, , ('hristduiirch, is Ihe iiexl-of-kin of the l<-t.c Nurse Dickonson.

Mesihiines Sheldon and Pnisicy. of Seatoun, will be in chanfoof the Red Cross Shop, AVoodward Street, on Wednesday.

The death occurred, on Friday afternoon at her resident, corner of Willis nnd Aro Streets, of Mrs. Morrah, used 80, widow of the late Mr. K. W. Mnrrnh, formerly well known in (his city as inspector of tho Bank of Australasia for New Zealand. Mrs. Morrah took an active part for many years in (he work of St. Peter's parish, and also in the Girls' Friemlly Society and the Alexandra Home, and was esteemed for her sympathetic and benevolent, disposition. Her.family consists of seven , eons nnd six daughters, including Messrs. Walter IT., Henry K, Wilfred W.. and M. Morrah (of Wellington), Frank D. (Tnvereargill), Herbert (Ormondvillo), and Mirs. Paul Hunter (Porangahau), Mrs. Unity (wife of Mr. .7. Keir Harty, manager of the National Mutual Life Association, Ltd., Auckland), and Mrs. M'Kenzio Haigh (London). Mrs. Morrah had been n resident of Wellington for it years. The fiimeral, which was private, look pliico yesterday.

Tho'Ciinip Commandant at Featherston acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following gifts for the camp 1 ospitals :— "A Mother." W.C.T.U., per Mr. Hill, Y.M.C.A., 1 cako; Manawatu Patriotic Society, 2 cases of books, distributed to tho institutes j Mm. Ackhiirst, Palmereton North, parcel of-books on signalling (handed to signalling instructor for use of corps).