SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 290, 3 September 1919, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The ooramittee of tho Dbtriot Nursing Guild of St. Jolui met on iionday at tho residence of Mrs. W. H. 13. Moorliouse, who; presided. There weni present Mre. BaicomlM) Brown, Mrs. Covrigan, the Misses Macandrew and Eabieson. The jiuroes reported 170 vieits paid to pa* tients during the month and 37 attended to fit the office. , Gifts hive been received from Mrs. lloorhouse, Mrs. Corrigan, p?r Mrs. Thompson,, Patoa M, llrs. .Willis, Mrs. Arthur Seed, Mrs. Helyer, Bed Cross Society, anonymous 3s. These consisted of eoups, puddings, eggs, sandwiches, oakos,. children's. and a ohild's olothes, old linen <md books. Old linen is still urgently needed and will ba gratefully received at 91, Ghuznco Street. Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool has promised to open the annual bazaar at St. Thomas's Hal! on Thursday, .-at 8 p.m. The effort by St. Thomas's parishioners has always proved highly succcssM to all coiioerned, and it is' anticipated that this one will be equally attractive arid useful for those who. attend. . • - Mrs. Hemptbn (Thompson Street) left by the Mapourika. on Monday on a fortnight's visit to Blenlieim; The , Wellington Nuieißp IMTision.held a divisional meeting , "in St. John's sehoolroom last Monday evening. Roller bandaging was practised 'under, the direction of the lady superintendent and first nursing officer. Arrangemiints were made for 'the.''-'forthcoming .aonual general meeting; ■ ' ,

Mrs. A.» Crawford, formerly hon. 6ecTetarv of the Countess of Liverpool Fund, whoso oßerntions have now come to nn aud. has\ received the following .tetter from Lieuienant-Commander Spoonor, of H'.M.S. New Zealaud, in svcknowledgment of two cases of housewivte (abont 800 in aJl> .which had' been left over from the oommittee's contract , with the Government. "May I thank your committee on behalf of 'the 6th Company., for the most eeaerous'and delightful gift, of housewives which have been' forwarded to Ihev will Drove to'.be'a wost useful gift, and!one ereatly appreoiafed by the men."

The first annual ball of the Co-operative Distributing Company was held' last. evening at the Sydney Street Ball. It was given by the staff, and proved a,' most enjoyabki ■ occasipn. The hall was ,: decorated in ted, white''and blue with streamers from the ceiling, and the walls corered .with draped flags and festooned with lycopodrum and flowers. Dancing was continued until 1 o'clock, ami-•'amongst the ■ dances were two original ana spectacular ones which were designed'by Miss Hyde , and which well deserved tho applause- vrith which they were' greeted. A dainty. supper wae eerved in the gymnasium, .the tables having 'been decorated with spring . flowers. .. Shaded ligihte added to tie decorative effect- of the supper room. Many charming frocks vera worn. The ohaperones wevo Mesdaiiies Leigh Hunt, Lambert, Marcom, laiug, and Button. The committee, who contributed to the success of the evening, rare Misses Hyde, Windley, 1 and Davidson, and Messrs. Burnett, Stevenson, and Laing.

,'A quiet wedding; took place in St. Miohaol'e. Church, Clirietchurch, on Thursday morning, August 38, when Archdeacon Ensor, assisted by the Rev. A. Hose, married Mr. AT. J. Hunter to Miss Francos Dalley. The brido wore a white Liborty satin frock, trimmed with seed pearls, with brocaded satin train. A net veil and tiny wreaths of oranjjo blossoms oompletofl the ooslume. A slwaf of lilies was carried. Mrs. Crooke gave tho bride away, and Mr. p. A. de la Mn.ro accompanied the bridegroc-m. D.r. Crooko officiated at the organ. After the service the small wedding consisting of tho Bev. A. Kose. jWifw Muir (lady superintendent ;of the Christohuroh Hospital), Miss Molineus, Miss Rogers, assistant dispenser at tho hospital, Miss Bu-rbeny, and Miss Eileen. Hunter, were entertained at Dr. and Mrs. Crookp's house.Jor morning ten before the.bride arid brideijroom left by motor for Tiinaru.

. The enaaßement is aanounced of Mise Bleie O'Connell, younrest daughter of Mr. a.nd Mrs. M. C. O'Connell, of Wellinuton. lately of Masterton, to Mr. P. A. O'Neill, youngest so a of the late Mr. and Mrs P. O'Neill, Campbell Stijeet, Wawranui. ,

A military wedding of interest took T>lace at Letchworth (England) Old Church on June 9, when Sapper Jloward Mason. N.Z.E.F., eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Mason, of Goring Street, WolVihrton. anda'inomber of the staff of tho Hank of :Ne\v" Zealand, was married to Miss Anne March, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. March, of Letchworth. The bride wore , her ~W.R,A.F.'uniform, in which' corns she was a sergeant. Hor sister. Miss Florence' March, was the bridesmaid, and Sajiper IC. Mason, N.Z.E.F.. brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. The Letchworfch' "News" savs: "All will join in every ■ good wish for the happiness of this union between Garden City and New Zealand." Mr. and Mrs. Howard Maron arrived by tho Athenic on Monday tifternoon,' Mr. 1C. 1 Meson having returned by a previous steamer. A Silver Wedding. A presentation was made on Saturday last to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Forsyth on tho occasion of their silver wedding, bj the staff of To Aro House 'Drapery Co., Ltd. Mr. Harry Martin, tho doyon of tho retail drapery trade, in a felicitous speech of pleasant.recolleotions and good wishes, referred to tlio cordial relationship existing bohveon tho staff and the manager, and the high esteem in whioh ho was held by all. The presentation I took the form of a silvw rose bowl, suitably inscribed, somo-silver toilet articles,'and a roll, bearing the name of ovory employee. After Mr. ]{. M. Griffiths had also spoken, Mr. Forsyth thanked tho staff on behalf of--Mrs. Forsyth and himself both for the prosont mid the feeling that, had prompted it, and tho brief but ploaennt function closed with tlireo hearty cheers' irom all present. Woddiha at Eketahuna. The wedding took place in St. Cuthbert'6 Church,' Ekelahuna, , of Miss Gladys Evelvn Smith, daughter of tho late Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Smith, formerly ot Car-terton.-to Mr. Hart'-ey Emerepn Pike, third son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Pike, of Bketaliuna. The Her. J. C. Davics perforined ;he cerauonj, '.he service being I'lillv choral. The k-ide, who w.is given awav bv hor brother, Mr. E. Smith, of Wellington, wore a gown of cream eharmeuse satin and georjelto, trimmed with I uearls and. finished with tassols. . The ■ court train was of lirqcado lined with ! shell pink crepe de <;hine, and tho long i bridal veil was fastened with '.illy posies of oransrc blosioiiis. rilie carried a bouquet of lilies, cyclauiii, aiid lyeopodium. i Miss Nitn Pike Cclii«rf bridesmaid) worn ', a frock of urimrose crepe de ehiue with j'cofttee littud-embroideicd with sweet briare I touched with gold. Her black crepe de j filu'jie iiiciure liat wil-i trimmed with deep I cream rceevi. and alw carried a Iwuijuct !of Biiowllakea. mageatii cyclmpoii, and 1 uale Kreeu ioliase. Miss W. Have, ihe 1 tiscoud bridesmaid, was ui champagne I mervcillea-ux. with wrsagb huavily ambroidered with pansies in shados of yellow. 'I'inv cream ros4s were wre-'itlied i round a black crinoline hut, and ah'i carI rieil a bouquet of wiiite find pink cyulumfcn. Mr. T. Matou -was best man, a.ud I Mr. 1. Unites gi , oosiism«n | both .having been comrades while-on netivo aeivice in France. Miss Grey played the Yveddiug March an the bridu! party . left the i church. A roception was iU'terward£ i hold Kt th» Eketfthuna Hall, whicli had been charmingly demnited for the occasion, uluiii blossom, Hpring Iloweiii, and nink primulas deiorating the tables I AmoiiK the guests from surrounding dis I i:ricts wore: Mr. anil Mrs. H. \V. Smart jPohnneina; Mr. and Mrs. A. King, Car 1 terton: Mr. and Mr*;. F. Wise, Carterton j Miss. Foirden. Cart-:rton; Mrs. L. A While, (iisliorno. '?he bride travelled ii a erev gabardine costume with hat t< match. Tho futuse hotue of Mr. an< I Mrs. Pike is in Gieborne.