SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 258, 19 July 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding in Auckland. Tlio wedding took place in St. John's l 1;. V'Y", 0 , 11 (Aucfclnml), lost week of Miss' Violet Nathan, youngest diuHitor of Mrs. ,T. A Millar, of lissom Avenue' and stepdaughter of tlio Into Jlon. ,T \ Millar, to Private K. J. M-Kenzie, eldest son ot Mrs. J. Hooper, of Hamilton. The !?r ™*,Bi v on nwav by her uncle, Mr. Philip ISatlian, of Wellington, woroa cream gaberdine coat and skirt faced with cordcd silk, & whito hat trimmed with beaver and ermine, and whito fox furs. She carried a posy of frcesias und violets. Miss Ivy Nathan (sister) attended as bridesmaid, and wore a fawn costume faced with navy blue, with fawn hat and tox furs. Slio ftlso carried a posy of Violets and freesias. Mr. P. B. Lomax, 2f, Motueka, was best man, and Mr. T. 0 .Weill, of Kakatahi, was, groomsman. Wedding at Christ's Church, Dipton. A military wedding,of much interest Mas celebrated, at the Anglican Church, Dipton, on July 3, when Sergeant-Major Alfred Kynaston, oldest son of Mrs. Kynaston and the late Mr. J. Kynaston, of Peldwick, Southland, was married to Miss Ethel Sparks, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. J. C. Sparks, of Dipton. The bridegroom, a member of the Main Body, served sinoe tho outbreak of the war in ■Egypt. Gallipoli, and IVanee, and returned pu duty to New Zealand last March. He is now training officer a v t Trcntham. -The young people being very popular a largo cumber of friends and relations were present al: tho church, .which was. beautifully decorated with . Hags, foliage, and flowers. Tho bridesmaid was Miss' Elsie Sparks, sister of the bride, whilst' the bridegroom's brother, Mr. Randal Kynaston, acted as groomsman. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white embroidered silk voile, with a honiton lace veil, and carried a handsome bouluet of white spring flowers and maidenhair fern. Tho bridesmaid wore a very pretty dress; and black heaver hat with crimson flowers. The wedding breakfast, served at the residence of the bride's parents, was attended by a large numljer of relatives and friends. The toast of Hip bride and bridegroom, proposed by the Rev. C. P. Webb, who performed tlio marriage' ceremony, was responded to by the bridegroom. The bride's parents, proposed by Mr. J. Gilta, was responded to by the bride's father. Mr. S. J. Collio proposed the bridesmaid, and was responded to by Mr. T). Kynaston. • Mr. W. Clark proposed the ladies, 'Mrs. Giles responding. .The bridegroom's present to the bride was a set of fox furs, and tn the bridesmaid a'gold'bangle. By the afternoon train the young couple left en route for Wellington, where SergeantMajor Kynaston is now located.

Mrs. TJarcourt Arthiir is visiting Auckland.

Dr. Rosa Collier, who hns been practising in Milton for the past three years, has been appointed medical inspector of schools in the Dingo Education District. Dr. M'Calioii, who hns hitherto held, the appointment, has been appointed to a similar position in the Auckland district.

The Violoria League, with Miss Harcourl and helpers, are co-operating with rho Women's National Reserve in holding a stall at the 0.'P.0. on Violet. Day, for I he. lied Cross. ,

Dr. and Mrs. Robertson have returned to Wellington' from England, and are staying with Mrs. f-ihiifcliffe at the present time till they can find a suitable house.

Miss Conies is expected to return to Wellington within a day or two from a visit to Napier.

Nurse Ivy Seddclls left Wanganui (in Tuesday for duty lit the Foathorston Military Hospital, prior to leaving for service abroad.

Tho resignations of Nurses K. M. Hodge and.ll. A. Niclioll were received at a meeting of the .Taranaki Hospital Board; (New Plymouth) this week.

Tho death took place at Lewisham Hospital on Tuesday of the Rev. Mother Gabriel Fox. of the Little Company of M.ir.v. Early in the evening she had a sudden heart attack, and died within a few hours (states a Christchurch exchange). Tho late Mother was 53 years of age, and had been a, member of tho Order for 30 years. She.' was assist-ant-superior of Lewisham Hospital, Sydney, and Mistress of. Novices. Nearly all the sisters at the. local branch of the hospital were trained by her. \bout twelve, months ago she went to Christ-, church on a visit, and sho proposed to) return to Sydney shortly. She was a very lovable, character, and boloved by sisters and patients alike.

A vory enjoyable, afternoon was spent at. I,he club for the wives and families of soldiers and sailors last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Adams was hostess." Mrs. Corliss gave nn interesting and instructive- led lire, which was very greatly appreciated. Mrs. Minims'.* concert party will provide the music this afternoon, and the Berhampore 'W.N. Reserve, under Mrs. Watt, will be tho hostesses.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade and Red Cross Society has received goods and donations sinco the beginning of tho month from the following:—Awahuri Bed Cross Society, Nireaha Red Cross, Otukbho Red Cross Society, Hnleomhe Bed Cross Guild; Bulls Red Cross Society, Rukanui Red Cross Society, Mangapehi Red Cross Society, Mangaweka Red Cross, I'ihama Ladies Patriotic Guild, Rongomai Red Cross Society, To Aro School, Mangatainoko- Ladies' .Patriotic Committee, Mannia Patriotic .and Red Cross Society, Otnki St. John Ambulance and Red Cross, Nireaha Red Cross Guild, Rangiwahia Red Cross, Kiwitea' Red Cross, Porirua Mental Hospital (.£7), •lohnsonvillo Women's. National Reserve (,fil 25.), "A Mother" (2s. Cd.), "A Friend," Airs. Dixon (XV), Rangiivahia lied Cross (,CSO IBs. 5(1.), Manaia Patriotic and Red Cross (m 10s.).

The following staff nurses have- boon posted for duty at the Featherston Military Hospital :-Stn If Nurse J. B. Riddolls, Stuff Nurse E. A. Wallace.

The members of the- Commercial Trnrollers' Club will hold a jumble sale in the. Mission. Hall, Taranaki Street, on Saturday, at 2 o'clock. Quite a large number of garments of all kinds linvo been ; collected. All are in real, good 6rder, and the public are advised to go along early and secure excellent value,

Soldiers' Christmas Puddings, A novel idea is being put into practice by the Mayoress's Christmas Tudding Committee, which will servo to oven moro popularise tho schemo and give helpers nn opportunity, to make tho diepatch of tho puddings a more personal matter. Donors of seven shilings and sixpence may have tho privilege of signing a label which will bo forwarded on receipt of the amount, and this will bo attached io tho larger puddings being made for dispatch to tho New Zealand hospitals in France or England, the Mguer naming any particular hospital as the destination of tho gift- parcel. By giving a guinea three 7s. Cd. puddings eim Ik) dispatched, tho same privilege of signing a label being given and the hospital io which tho donor wishes them to bo dispatched being singled out. The puddings will arrive in time for the Christmas celebrations. By this means the recipients will have the opportunity of personally acknowledging the pudding. Early application should be .made, as tho idea is sure- to met with tho widest support. Sums of ,£lO each have- been received by tho fund from Mr. J. P. Firth and the Wellington College students, and a donation of. a ease of eggs has come to hand from the Mayoress of Pahiatua. The Indies are doing excellent work at Ngahauranga, where tho puddings are being made. After many months of sojourn in Papeet.o Miss Mary Edwards has left, and is now holidaying in New Zealand prior to returning, to Sydney. She had a successful exhibition of pastels before leaving Papeete. The-Governor purchased a pastel for Government House, and tho exhibition had the kindly hands of Dr. Williams (British Consul) and Mrs. Williams to guide affairs smoothly. Miss Edwards and her mother expect to bo buck in Sydney about tho middle' of August. The engagement iB announced of Miss Doris Craig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Craig* "Manukura," -Epsom, Auckland, to Mr. Claudo W. Knight, son of the luto Mr. J. Knight aiid Mrs. Knight, of Takapuna.