SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 108, 31 January 1919, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Greytown. , At St. Luke's Church, Greytovrn, yester. dny the Rev, A..W. H. Comptqn oificintiiifr, Lieutenant A. L. Willis, J1.J1., sou of Sir. ami Sirs. H. "Willis, of liiccartoii, Christchurch, was married to Miss Olive Wendell, fourth daughter of the lato Air. It. and Mrs. It. Wenden, of Greytown, The "bride was' given, away by her brother, and wore a gown of ivory crepe-de-chine, and a whito tulle and straw hat. She carried a bouquet of champagne roses and gypsophilia. Hiss Kube Wenden, sister of the bride, and Miss Annie Wenden, niece of the bride, were bridesmaids, the former wearing a pale pinli georgette frock and a cream leghorn hat, and the latter a whito embroidered Irish lawn dress and a little mop cap. They had bouquets of pale pink roses. The bridegroom was attended by Lieutenant C. M'Kenzie, M.C. .After the ceremony a few intimate friends and relatives were entertainod at the residence of the bride's mother, "Ahikouka;" Both the bridegroom and best man 4re returned eoldiers. ' The former left with the Seventh Keinfofcnients, and returned to New Zealand three months ago. ■ Lieutenant and Mrcv Willis left by motor for Eotorua and Auckland. Their future home will lie in Invercargill. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ormond (Wallingford) and" Captain and Mrs. .Bectham and Jiliss Beetham (Maeterton) are visiting Napier. '. Mr. and Mrs. A. Knssell and Miss Russell went to Hastings to be present at the marriage of Captain and Mrs. Deans. Mrs. J. It. Pnrdy has had one of the lovely new gladioli iamed after her. It is of a rich purple colour with markings of a deeper tone. Mrs. Martin is staying with Mrs. Hayhuet, Temuka, Canterbury. Miss Olive Kinlooh, of St. Matthew's School, Masterton, has accented the position of teacher at >St. Mary's School, Levin. ■ • Mr. Justice-Herdman and his family; who have been staying nt Tnupo, have returned to Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lucas, of Nelson, who have been visiting Christchurch, have returned home. For the second time within a, year the Education Department of New South Wales has appointed one of its women teachers to the inspectorial staff. Miss' Chandler, the supervisor of doniesticai'ts in the Sydney schools, has been appointed to the .rank and title of inspector of domestic science in the schools of that State " The richest woman in Great Britain eince the death of Mis? Talbot is, according to a London paper, the Marchioness of Graham, who, on the death of her .father, the twelfth Dnk'e of Hamilton, inherited a fortune of close upon five millions, which has probably kciensed rather than diminished in her care. 'Her nearest rival in probably Lady Mackworth, the .daughter of, the late Lord Khondda. ... ,'> Mrs. D.. J. Bews, of Auckland, is coming to, take up her residence in Wellington. ' ■. ~ While in Auckland General Pan's health permitted him to again take part in social.f mictions. One of these was a theatre, party arranged jointly by the Tribute to France Committee and the French Club. ' During the evening Mr: Arthur Gillies, on behalf of the Tribute to France workers, presented General Pan with a walking-stick of inlaid New Zealand woods' as a. souvenir of his visit to Auckland. ■ Mr. and Mr. Ashcroft Edwards are visiting Cliristdiurch. , Mrs. Gilruth, wife of the Administrator of tho Northern Territory, a lady well known in Wellington, hns arrived in MeHjourho from Port Darwin. . Miss Putnam, who has been staying with' Mrs. Gilray in Nupier, has returned'to Wellington. Indy Gibbes ami flier daughter (Mrs. Thompson) and children, who have been spending some time at Paekakariki, have returned' to Wellington. One of the most delightful of clubs in London was tho Royal Club for ladies from beyond tho seas. The .Duchess of Norfolk gave* tho use of Her beautiful home in St. James's Square, and the only condition of .'membership was that one must either be a war worker or else closely related to a soldier on active service. No subscription was asked, but intending members had to be nominated and vouched for by two members or else two well-known people. froin fheir own part of tho Empire. There were, of course, many members—Canadians, Australians, South Africans, and New Zcalandere—and to. them all it was a great boon, forming as it did a very happy meeting-place. .. ■ A small impromptu -dance was held on eelf is a fine example of sMpbiy'ldinsr. Jlondny evening at "Cintra," Auckland, the residence of the Hon. Arthur Myers, for the members of tho French Mission The house was profusely decorated with Bowers, chiefly sweet and maidenhair fern, and the dance took place in. the .drawing-room, where music was supplied by the'ltalian string'band. Mrs. Myers received her guests in an evening frock of pink silk brocade, and there were about thirty guests present, , amongst them being Miss d'Erlanger, daughter of Lady Gal way, wife of the Governor of South Australia, who is en route to England. The supper table was decorated in pale pink sweet peas. An interesting gathering took place in tho drawing-room of the Grand Hotel, Auckland, when General Pau was "at home" to his compatriot?. All the French residents present were introduced to the general, who had a word or two with every one, and later the distinguished visitor' made a short speech', telling thoso present that they all belonged to the samo family, and that ihey ought to work together for France and remember the country where they were born. The gathering was a very happy little' affair, and everybody clinked glasses with tho general in tiro French manner, anil after signing their names a very pleasant little afternoon broke up. ' Thero wero between thirty and forty present. Mrs. Itolieston is introducing to Wellington ladies DR. WALDRON'S SPECIALITIES, which are • quite new to New Zealand, though in hisli favour with fdshionablo ladies in England and abroad. An especially good "preparation is Dr. Waldron's Massage Cream for Sunburn, Freckles, etc., ■ at ,Is. (id. and ss. Mrs. Eolleston, 25fi Lambton Quav — Advt. •• SUPERFLUOUS HAIR. DESTROYED. Hiisina will permanently banish facial hair blemishes. No pain as with electrolysis or depilatories, or no risk of disfigurement, Can bo u.swl in your own home. Call for irw U-inl. Jlrs. Hullcn, Dcpt. I)., Courtenay Place," opposite Tram Terminus, Wellington. Telephone 1047.—Advt. Bo kind to your scalp and your hair will be kind to you. A full' outfit of proper preparations, with full instructions simply told for your own home treatment, for f.l Is. (State whether hair is greasy, dry, or groy.) Your.hair troubles will cease if you will consult Miss Milsoin, the woman who knows. Miss Milsom,' 94 Willis Street. 'Phono 814.—Advt. Boys' Outfits for schools' reopening. Tweed Shorts, is. (id. to 12s Gd.; Grey Shirts. ss. to, !)s. Gd. School Caps, iii all colours, 2s. Gd. and 2s. lid. Geo Fowlds, Ltd.—Advt. Buy your bouquets from Miss Murray. Artistic arrangement of the choicest blooms by expert florists leaves a result that cannot fail to please. Mise Murray, Vice-Regal Florist, Willis Street, Wellington.—Advt.

3[r. Justice Chapman and Mrs. C!inpman have returned to Wellington. Miss Alison Snodgrass, of Te Puke, ,who left by-th'o-Makuxa, is to.be married upon arrival in England to Major J. E. Anderson, MX., Croix de Guerre. Major Anderson belongs to the Cust district, Canterbury.