LONDON PERSONALS.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19508, 3 January 1929, Page 2

LONDON PERSONALS.

(FHOM ora own* cosmspostoest.) ■ LONDON, November 27. The High Commissioner for NewZealand and Lady Parr last week visited the cemeteries at Brockenhurst, Netley, Codford, and Tidworth, where ! New Zealand soldiers killed in the war are buried. Sir James Parr takes a very keen interest in the condition of , New Zealand cemeteries in England. As a result of his efforts the Brockenhurst Cemetery (near the former General Military Hospital), where 93 New Zealanders are buried, has been put into an excellent state by the Imperial War Graves Commission. Passengers by the Remuera who left for New Zealand ou November 25th included Lord and Lady Liverpool, Sir Thomas Mackenzie, and Mr Martin Kilgour. Lord and Lady Liverpool will return to England next April. Among passengers by the _Osterley who have booked through to New Zealand are the following:—Mr and Mrs E. Payne, Mr and Mrs W. Weir, Mr and Mrs B. F. Williams, Mrs Livesey, Miss E. K. V. Brown, Miss M. M. Clarke, Miss J. Ewart, Miss R. Hamilton Gordon. Miss E. McLennan, Miss A. M. A. Matheson, the Misses A. L., B. L., and E. M. Simpson, Mr E. Lupton. Mr S. W. Robinson, J.P., Mr H. V. Slade, Messrs H. A. and J. T. Simpson. Ou November 10th the marriage took place at Rickmansworth Church of Miss Kathleen Wilson, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Wyvern Wilson, of Hamilton, and Mr Reynold Boyd, of the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond street. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr C. C. Choyce, at whose home on Batch worth Hill a subsequent reception was held." . The bride wore a becoming dress of gold lace with a sash of gold tissu© lined with pale green, and a gold tulle veil having a circlet of green leaves. She carried a sheaf of tawny chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. The bride's mother wore a dress of reseda green satin trimmed with fur, and a hat to match. Some twenty-five relatives and friends were present at the luncheon, after which the bride and bridegroom left for Streatley-on-Thames. Writing on November 27th, our London correspondent remarks: Musical New Zealanders will look forward with pleasure to the year 1930, for Madame Florence Austral and her New Zea-land-born husband, John Amadio, will visit the Dominion professionally. Madame Austral has a wonderful voice and is a very fine singer, while Amadio is probably the most eminent flautist. Together they have been appearing in London lately with marked success. In December they go to the United States, where Madame Austral is under contract for the third successive year, singing through the States as far as the Pacific coast. Americans are tremendous admirers of the vocalist. Toward the end of next May she will be back in London, and she will appear at least twice at Covent Garden in performances ot "Valkyrie" and "Gotterdammerung, to be "put on specially for her. The Covent Garden Opera Company were anxious to book her for the Wagner cycle of "The Ring," to be given early -n May, but she cannot be back from America until the end of that month. In all likelihood the 1930 tour will embrace New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, and the artists will be accompanied by Mr Powell. Arrangements have been made by Mr E. J. Carroll, the well-known impresario. Recent callers at the High Commissioner's Office have included: —Mrs PFitzgerald, Mrs J. M. Templeinay, Misses M. and F. M. Templemay (Christchureh), Mr and Mrs F. Harper (Timaru), Miss M. Tabart (Christchurch), Mrs ED. Mathias (Kaiapoi), "Mr A. C. Sterndale (Timaru), Mr and Mrs Francis Bate (Christchnrch), Mws E. Morral (Christchureh), Mr and Mrs C. H. C. Bowen (Christchureh), Mr and Mrs Alfred Clark (Christchnrch), and Miss Rona Vaughan (Christchurch) . WEDDINGS. fy all— Mclaughlin . At All Saints' Church, Dunedin, Maud, daughter of Mr and Mrs McLaughlin of Cumberland street Dunedin was married to Andrew son of Mrs Fyall "Merivale" Waimate. The Rev. Hardy Johnston was the officiating minister. The bride, who was escorted by her father wore a dainty model gown of ivory georgette and silver lace ; Her embroidered veil was worn with a triple row of orange blossoms and she carired a shower bouquet of cream roses.

Miss May McLaughlin, sister of the bride, who acted as bridesmaid, wore primrose crepe de chine and hat to match. Sh«s. carried a shower bouquet of roses. The little flower girl wore a dainty frock of green taffeta. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr J. Fyall, of Waimate. After the wedding service a reception was held in the Embassy Salon. The newly married couple left for the north by car on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a smart tweed suit with hat, to tone and a beautiful fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. DEAM—BURSON. The marriage of Janet, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F. W. Burson, Norwich street, Linwood, to George, the youngest son of Mrs Deam and the late Mr J. Deam. of Waikino, was celebrated recently by the Rev. W. Greeislade, at the Wesley Church, Fitzgerald avenue. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple frock of ivory crepe de chine, and a beautifully embroidered tulle veil, held in plaee by a coronet of orange blossom. Her bouquet was of white and pale pink flowers. She was attended by Miss Olive Barker, who wore a frock of lupin blue and Sahara eelanese silk, and hat to match,, and carried a bouquet of blue sweet peas. Mr A. B. Taylor, of Wellington, acted as best man. After the ceremony, the guests assembled at the Winter Garden, where a pleasant reception was held. The ttride's mother wore a frock of navy crepe de chine, with touches of fawn, with a hat to match. She carried a bouquet of pale mauve and pink sweet peas. The tables were decorated in mauve and pink. Later in the day Mr and Mrs Deam left for the wedding trip, the bride j travelling in a pretty floral frock, blue hat, and grey fox fur. j