SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 81, 30 December 1920, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The wedding look place in tbc Presbyterian Church, Featherslon, recently of Miss Marjory Urquhaii Kclliufham, eldest daughter of Sir. 3. I'cllingbani. "ITieliWls," Fcatherslon, to Mr. Arthur Tail-, of Taihape. The bride, wlio was given awuy by her father, wore a pretiy dress of white crepe oe chine with overdress of embroidered georgette and hat to match. She carried n Txsautiful whito bouquet. . The best maji was Mr. P. M'Cuskoy, of Wellington. The officiating clei'gymnn was the Eev. G. K. Aiken. Thn cliurcti was decorated with flowers, and the service was choral. Mr. and ilrs. Tail, left tlie church to the strains nf Hid "Weddim* March," Sirs, .Koiosay plnying at the organ. A reception, attended only by relative?, was held at "Ilife'hknde,' after which the bride and bridegroom left for Wellington and Inter will return to Taihape. ' Misses W. and D. Moore roturn to Sfasterton to-day from a visit to fellington. Mrs. Abraham (Stratford) arrived in Wellington on Tuesday to attend the marriage of her brother, Mr. J. G, Denniston, to Miss Violet Bell. Mrs. A. Levy and Miss E. Lery, wna have been spending some time in -Australia and Auckland, are in Wellington, end are now living at Bonn boy. The engagement is announced of Miss Slildred Irene Oxenham, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Wenham, Woodville, to Mr. J. D. Aitchisou, of "Fair View," Linton, fourth 6on of Mr. ond Mrs. J, Aitchison, of Palmcrston North. lady Denniston and Miss Denhiston airived in Wellington earlicc in the wuck *rom Christchurch to attend , Uiu marriago of Mr. J. G, Denniston. Mrs. E. H. mid Miss Khodes, Bluecliffe, Tfmaru, and Miss Nutting, Inglewood, are returning by the Euahino, duo in Wellington about January 16. . Sirs, and Miss Duignan, of Wellington, ai'e epending the Chitlsfanns holidays with Mrs. Hambly, of VTanganui. Mrs. G. S. Matthews has returned from a visit to Sydney. Slrsf Grimmer and Miss M'Eae, of Eangedale, Pahiatua, who have been visiting Wellington, returned by the Wairarnpa wain yesterday morning. The Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luke) and Mrs. Luke are spending the holidays in the llawke's Bay district. Wedding in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. ' A wedding which was witnessed by many friends was that of Miss Alison Balcombe Brown, younger daughter of tliu late Mr. E. Balcombe- Drown and Sirs. . Brown, of tho Upper Hutt, to Mr. Greufell Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. -Travers Morgan, of Gisborne. The ceremony took place in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral ■yesterday afternoon, a'nd as the-weddiiiß was taking place on the same afternoon as that of Miss Violet Bell, the friende of 'both brides , combined to decorate the church for tho occasion. The ceremony was performed by the Veil. Archdeacon Johnson, assist-od by the Eov. N. Barnett, vicar of Upper Hutt, and Sir, Eobert Parker played the organ. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Sir. Pitts Brown, of Stoke, Nelson, wow a charming frock of ivory duchosse satin, the fckirt opening at each side, with » panniered' effect ,to show flounces of bsautiful old Limerick lace. A. silver rose ornamented each pannier, and the long train of silver brocaded georgette was caught to" the , shoulders with sihvr roses. A' narrow circlet of pearls fasten- . ed tlits tulle veil to the head, and a bridnl .bouquet 'of wink roses, carnations, and maidenhair fern was,carried. In-attendance upon the bride were her sister, Miss Marjorie Brown, and Miss Eileen Clifford. The former wore a Paris , frock of crepe do plisse in a pale shade of coral pint, the skirt bordered at the hcmiwlh a deep horseshoe design, carried out in niching of a deeper shade of pink. Kuclung finished the neck and elbow skeves, and the swathed belt was also of the same deep shade of pink. Tho . frock of the second bridesmaid (Miss Eileen Clifford) was a replica in two shades of delphinium blue of the chief bridesmaid's, and both worfl quaintly pretty hats of oxidised silver lace. Their bouquets-were of blue and pink sweet peas and fern. The best man was Sir. Douglas Murdoch and the groomsman Sir. Ivan/Keight. Sirs. Balcombe Brown (tho bride's mother) wore a irock black embroidered crepe d* dune, open-, in- over White gorgette, veiled- with black, a hat of black satin trimmed with silver lnce and.a white osprey. »« bouquet was of shaded mauyo flowers. Airs Morgan, tho bridegroom's mother, W ore mole coloured charmeust, with touches of cerise, and mole h**.- I " ,, ™* Hi, note of cerise was repeated, Mib. Pitt Brown, wore navy.bh.e charmeuso &&s&&£s>• being pmloinrnanot M-I E3£Se^fff ■rvtd^^:^^^ WMMmm Mr Morgan (the M Sliss Ida Dnncan, JU|- Dα u, ; tricotiue. *^- Christmas Day Celebrations at the v.W.C.A. , girls away, from .home and the »trau. lilies and rambler roses, and weie bhu,ii id ra U;Tby th, visitor, wlioapprecued tho dainty tea provided for them, he content* of the. Chrietawe cako cau«iw rri-it mcrriiiient. An o xcellent pioC K amme ofo, i,inal games had been arr«.i»cil, a«d those wow followed' by wjfosnipli Picture undo; the dircchon of Mr. Bcnnlc The crowning event 01 Hie evening was a Christmas tfw, ■'» boughs weighed down with all manner of delightful gifts and' gaily lit »y co 1" nurod lights. This was presided over by a gracious Father Christmas, assisted by a charming-Maori- maiden ■ in Native dress. The time .spent was one of pure enjoyment, and this tnc M-st Christmas in New Zealand of sir's trom overseas would not soon be frgotton.

Wedding In St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. Much interest centred in the marriage Which took place yesterday, afternoon of Miss Violet Caroline Bell, youngest daughter of Sir Frnncis> Bell, lender of the Legislative Council; and Lflcly Bell, to Mr. John Geoffrey Denniston, youngest 6on of the late Sir John Denniston and Lady Denniston, of Christchurch. The ceremony took place in St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, which had been very prettily decorated for the occasion, and the Yen. Archdeacon Johnson officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful frock of accordeon pleated georgette, the skirt opening over panels of shadow lace at each side and the corsage finished with pearls.' An uncommonly charming and distinctive \ note was struck by the hat which was of bronze tulle with a petol-like arrangement of tho brim. A bouquet was carried of stephanotis, carnations, roses, and lapcrgia with maiden-hair fern. Tho 'bridesmaids were Miss Enid Bell (sister) and two little' girls, Miss Cara Johnston (niece of tho bride) and Miss Valerie Denniston (nieco of tho bridegroom). All three wore frocks of mousseline de soie of a delicate .shade of mauve, the skirts made with deep tuck-6 at wide intervals and tho bodices finished witli touches of . silver. A li.it of floral crepe-de-cliine was worn by tho chief bridesmaid ,an<l Leghorn hats, trimmed with a band of- ribbon of the same shade as their frocks, by the little girls. Their bouquets were of shaded mauve flowers.- The best man was Mr. J. K. Druges. Lady Bell wore a frock of silver grey crepe-de-chine and ninon trim- . med with heavy embroidery in two shades of grey and a black lace hat. She carried., a bouquet of gloxinias and . shaded sweet peas, with' maiden-hair fern. Lady Denniston was in black relieved with white, and a black hat finished with white ospreys. Mrs. Harold Johnston, the bride's wore a frock of white lace and a mauve hat trimmed with a single large pink rose; Mrs: Abraham (Stratford), sister of the bridegroom, was in navy blue silk and georKetto with a hat en suit&; Miss Denniston (Christchurch) was in a biscuit-col-oiired frock with .cherry red hit-; Mrs. Maurice Denniston wore a frock of navy bine crepe-de-chjne with corsage and upper part of the skirt of floral voile, and a navy blue hat, and Mrs. Gibson Turton a mauve floral frock with a mauve hat. Appropriate music was played on the organ as the bridal party entered and left the church. NV reception was held by Sir Francis and Lady Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Denniston leaving direct from the church. The travelling dress worn by • the bride was of blue and grey striped tweed with hat of the same two colours. Many friends of the two families were present at the wedding ceremony. Christmas at Trentham' Military Hospltal. On. Christmas/Eve, Father Christmas (in the person of Colonel Carbury) visit,ed ,the children's ward at the Trentham Military Hospitlal, • and from the wellladen Christmas tree (with the assistance of the matron, tho .sister in charge, the Bed Cross, and the Y.M.C.A. repreei P roce eded to distribute gifts to tho children. Surely there never was a more popular Father Christmas or a happier party 0 f children.' The screams ot laughter, the happy voices, the tooting of trumpets, and tihe general excite-

Went will long be. remembered by those present ' ( L On Christmas morning' wounded soldiers in tho hospital wakened early, and much excitement prevailed when it was discovered that .Father Christmas had paid a visit! during tho night, leaving numerous packages and messages of good cheer and comfort. At 8.30 a.m. a party ot thirty carol singers (members of the iaranaki Street Wesley Junior Choir) arrived. This .party, had loft home at 6 . a.m., and proceeded on foot to Lambton station,. in order to connect with tho 7.50 tram for Trontham. Arriving in camp at 8.30, the party proceeded to the wards, where they sang carols and diniribuled bouquets of flowers to every patient, wiiih a message attached conveying good wishes. Tho party left be- , , th ™ 811 atmosphere of lovo and that lasted throughout the day. Alter visiting the wards i3ie party were entertained at morning tea by Miss , Monckton m tho Ked Cross Club. After brief carol service, conducted ky Padre ? w'ir y left hy the n o'clock train tor Wellington. Christmas dinner consisted of many good things. Christmas evening was celebrated in the Bed Cross Club, where an enjoyable concert was. given by tho patients and staff, assisted by ' Mr Ooudies concert party, who also visited the wards and gave items to tb c patients in bed, who were unable to lie preeenta the club rooms. After thcconcert, all present were provided with supPer: A call by Corporal Watson for three cheers for Mr. Goudio's party was heartiiy responded to, and iihe singing of the National Anthem concludcd a very happy day. '' Chinese Students. Ihere arrived in Paris recently a bundred Chinese students. This is by no mains the first contingent. These voung men of the Orient go in batches by every boat. The Quartier Latin is full of them, looking on !at the strange life through large spectacles—for most of thorn are bespectacled, many of them affecting the hom-rimmed round American glasses. Strong links are being woven between the two Republics. There liav.3 been several missions from France to the Far East; and at the present moment M, Painleve is -on a visit to China and French universities have been founded. These students spwk excdlent French. Indeed, they are French in their manner—not a bit liko tho pigtailed, quaintly-garbed Chinese we might have pictured. They nre serious enough, but nevertheless they dine in the com. pany of the Mimi Pinson of the Quarter, and may evon bo found in the "dancings." Paris still remains . tho centre of learning for the world, but that is no reason' why these students, of whom M urge;' never dreamed, should ■ make it ft joyless centre. A Lodgers' Soviet. • Tho shortage of housing accommodation, which is particularly marked at present in the Italian capital, in spite of the recent impulse in building, has had in one instance tha effect of creating a miniature revolt among a group of tonants (states the Home correspondent of the "Observer"). The landlords, who, as a class„ owing to war legislation, have not been able hitherto to raise the rents to any great extent, have resorted to all sorts of devices .to recoup themselves for their increased expenses. A system of selling houses, Hats, and even rooms in apartments, with or without tho furniture, has crept into existence. One of these profiteering landlords, having excogitated a genial plan for selling ijeparalely to different buyers tho various flats and apartments in a house of his, suddenly found himself faced with & violent opposition of his tenants. These, when they heard of the scheme to turn them all out .in favour of the new purchasers, formed themselves into a compact organisation, a kind of lodgers' Soviet, in fact. They agreed that they would go on guard one at. a, time, and refuse admittance to the building of any of the actual or prospective buyers. In case of physical resistance being necessary they agreed to descend in ,i body and expel the would-be invaders. According to one of the papers here, one of tho tenants, inspired by a sense of humour, has also decorated a window of, his apartment with a miniature red flag. The curious position (.till continues, and the tenants will not allow any 6trangers into tile building until they have been subjected to a rigorous crossexamination. What will be the end of the matter remains to lie seen; but one cannot but wish success to the revolting tenants. «