SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 988, 1 December 1910, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Wellington Wedding. A pretty wedding was celebrated in St. John's Church on Tuesday, when Miss M. Bennie, youngest daughter 'of the late Mr. J. Bonnie, Grcymouth, was married to Mr. D. Craig, of the firm of Murdoch and Co. The ceremony was performed by, the Eev. Dr. Gibb. Tho bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a very handsome dress of white silk. She was attended by her niece, Miss Hooley, as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of spotted' silk'ninon, with a largo pink hat. Mr, E. Caldow acted as best man. After the wedding a reception was held at the Hotel Windsor. Mrs. Bennie, tho.bride's mother, wore a dress of black silk. Mrs. J. Bennie was in amythest silk ninon, with a hat to match. Mrs. Jenkins, a black and white silk costume, with , a, large white hat with plumes. Mrs. Eitchie, a dress of cream silk' ninon, with a large black and whito hat. Mr. Murdoch, of Dunedin, represented the firm. Mr. and Mrs. Craig left for the north, the bride, wearing a travelling dress of navy blue silk crepoline, with a very •pretty hat to.match. ■ Anglo-New Zealand .Wedding. At St. Mary Abbott's Church,.. Kensington/ London, the marriage was recently celebrated of Miss: Gwendoline St. Clair Chase-Morris, second daughter of Mr. Chase-Morris, of - and Mr. Harry Holland Vassal, of Asholt, Bridgewater, Somerset. The Eev; J. G. Vassall, uncle of the bridegroom, performed the ceremony. Sale of Work at Brooklyn. A sale of work, in aid of St. Matthew's vicarage funds Was opened in Fulford's Hall, Brooklyn, yesterday 'afternoon by Mr. E, A. Wright, . M.P., and Mrs. Wright. The stalls had been effectively draped and decorated with various devices, and'were laden with, all kinds of commodities, particularly useful now that Christmas is so close at hand. There was a beautiful display of flowers to be seen upon tho flower stall, and besides very many ornamental goods, thero was .much that was desirable from the housekeeper's point of, view. The. stalls and stallholders were as follow:—Guild stall: Mrs. E. Smith and Mrs. Probyn.. Produce stall: Mesdames Styche, Bell, and Galbraith. Flower and sweet stalls: Mrs. Williams and the Misses AVright. Bran-tubs: Tho Misses Probyn. Tearoom: Mrs. Hobday, Mrs. Herzog,.-Miss jVear, and helpers.- In .the evening :an entertainment was'given by Miss Holm and her pupils, in which, tho principal items wero "The Sleeping Beauty" (in two acts), a rainbow dance, and; some very ..attractive Japanese dances, as .well as songs. The side shows wero kept merrily, going, and those -who- had charge of . the .character delineations and palm reading '■'were' not allowed- -to • suffer f ro.ni' lack- of employment. . . Sale of Work.

Mrs. Sullivan has lent her house in Roxburgh Street for a three days' 'sale of work (afternoon and evening) in aid of St. Gerald's Church organ fund. Yesterday a large number of her friends were present and a considerable number of sales took place. .AH kinds, of .fancy, and plain work are obtainable as well as-pictures and various artistic goods. Women Shots;""* The recent. achievement of Miss Ellen Seaton at Bisley in making 103 out of a possible 105 points, shooting under the usual lCing's-Prize first-stage conditions,. is only one more among many successes, says a writer in the' London "Times," of women in rifle-shooting. Miss Seaton is a member of .'tb.6 South London Rifle .Club, and was competing in the final shoot'of the season in the London and Middlesex Rifle Association. Mrs. Chapman, a noted rifle shot, is the only woman who had previously made this score,-. Last year at Bisley Mrs. Chapman, in connection with the National Rifle Association, ■ made tho highest possible score of. 35 points, with seven shots at 500 yards, and also when shooting under Prize conditions she made 99 points out of a possible 100. Another lady—Mrs. Lindop—won tho Challengo Bowl in 1909, offered for annual compe-. tition'by the Bath Club. This lady also won the silver medal given by tho Miniature Rifle Association for annual competition among, affiliated club members, both sexes competing alike. Mrs. Marsden is a member of tho Sleaford Rifle Club, and is one of the best shots in the conntry. She won Lord ' Roberts's . special prize for the lady champion in 1908, and also the silver cup given by Mr. TT. Marks. She possesses the "skilled shotr certificate of tho National Rifle Association with, a second, score of, 146 out of a possible 150. The Ladies' Rifle Club headquarters are. at Brighton aud _ the rifle used is Green's miniature, firing 0 22 cartridge, and also the ordinary service rifle fitted.with the -Morris-tube. - Mr. Walter Wenans, the famous revolver shot, presented a silver challenge bowl for the 12 best shots of the year, which was won by Miss Greenwood, the 'seci'e.tnry and treasurer of the-club. Iho Gold Cup,- presented by Lord Sheffield for the 12 best shots, was won by' Miss Blake in 1909. Another rifle club is the King's Jermyn Street, of which both men and women aro members. A Japanese Fair. At half-past three this afternoon, in St. Peter's Schoolroom. Ghuznoo Street, a Janancso fair'is to'bo opened by her Excellency Ladv Islington. A great amount of forethought and. trouble has been, expended over the arrangements of this sale of work, and those who attend it mav be finite certain of being able to buy much that will be of use to them at this time of-tho year. Tho object is a most deserving one—that of raising funds •fo aid 'the: Wellington .Diocesan Boys Home, and St. Peter's Parish Mission, both of which do vatuablo work in the city. , ' Recital at St. Mary's Convent.. The vocal and instrumental concerts of St Mary's Convent aro always looked forward to with interest. On December 8 a recital is to take-plnco at which a number of young vocalists will be heard, of whom much is expected. A musical authority recently visiting tho Dominion sppke in highly complimentary terms of tho vocal training of Sister Mary Ligouri and it will be interesting to lovers of music to judge for themselves the results of her training. An excellent programmo is arranged for that date.

Tho First Maori Nurse. Nurse Agnes Hei, sister of Mr. H. Hei, solicitor, and the first member of tho Maori race to pass tho State examination for nurses, died at the Gisborno Hospital, on -Monday, from typhoid fever. Miss Hei had gouo from Taranaki to" Gisborno to uurso her brother, who was in 11 critical condition for some timo with fever, but who is now progrcssins well towards recovery. Tho deceased lady had been in a Government position amongst the Maoris in the north of Auckland. She was only in tho hospital a fortnight before she died. Annual Gathering of Trained Nurses. The annual gathering of tho Wellington branch of the Trained Nurses' Association is an' event that is always looked forward to by tho nurses with interest. It is probably tho only time when a number of thoso who have trained together, and then separated to go in fercnt ways, once moro meet and discuss old times and recent ventures. Such an occasion took placo in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last evening, a very pleasant evening being, spent, by those who attended it. Tho hall looked most cheerful and attractive, the stage, decorated with arum lilies and palms, and a large area of the floor being carpeted in crimson. Crimson again was the keynote of tho decoration of the supper-table, which was bright with geraniums and large white daisies. A band, stationed upon tho stage, played delightfully, and alternated with a pianoforte solo by Miss Evans, a song . by Miss, Gibson Smith, and a recitation by Miss Amy Kane. Some amusing competitions took place, considerably exercising the ingenuity of-thoso who took part in them. Miss; Dunlop; the secretary of the association, wore a bluo silk dress with a tucker of white- net, trimmed with goldthreaded insertion. , Mrs. Crawford wore a black silk dress; Miss Kohn, a grey frock with a yoko of cream lace and net, and touches of black velvet; Mrs. MTDonald/ a princess dress of black satin trimmed with jet; Miss Bicknell, a dross of heliotrope silk; With yoko of cream net trimmod with lace;- Miss Stewart, a black silk dress; Mrs. M'Vicar, black, silk dress with black braided trimming; Mrs. Bulkley, a black silk dress trimmed with jet; Mrs. T. Cameron (Wairarapa), a dress of white ninon striped with bluo over white silk;- Mrs. J. Blundell, a black, silk dress with touches of mauvo; Mrs. Masters, a grey dress with cream laeo yoke; Mrs. Whyto, a dress of cream taffetas silk, trimmed with lace; Mrs. Henderson, a. white silk dress; Mrs. Kane, black silk, relieved with icream lace and net;-Miss Kane, black silk with an overdress of black ninon and cream laco berthe; Miss M'Loan, pink'"silk dress, the bodice trimmed with laeo; Miss\ Newall, a white silk dress. . There were also present; Miss Brandon, Miss Masters, Miss Spilmaii, Miss Pengelly, and others. The Arts Club. Last evening was artists' night at the Arts Club, when. an impromptu entertainment .by members was given. Tho studio was thrown open and sketches wore made of a draped figure, thoso attempting it having only a limited amount of time, in which.to make them. Musical items wero contributed by Miss Marks and Mr. A. C. C. Stevens, while Mrs. Sutcliffe, Miss. Johnstone, and Dr. Hay Rave recitations. Supper was then ■served;. after which dancing took place, Mrs. Fleming and Miss T. Marks supplying; the music, Garden Party. Yesterday. afternoon a. garden party was held at the residence of Mrs. D. G. M'Bwen. Petonc, under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. - There were between 40 and 50 guests present. Tho object of the function-. t w,as..;to raise funds to forward. !&• gift pf-ifffozen meat to the London poor-iAsLaVChristmas. gift. The proceeds Emnounte&ftar&CSi-lOs., which." covSr the cost. -.-1

The - Wellington North. Ladies' Cricket Club intend holding a enchre tournament this evening in Godber's rooms, Cuba Street, for the purpose of raising funds to enable them to go in for various improvements in regard to their game. It is hoped that there will be a good attendance of those interested in its welfare. Mrs. Denton (a daughter of Mrs. Ross, of. Oriental Bay), who has been living in India for some years, arrived in Wellington by the Warrimoo yesterday, on a long visit to her mother. Mts. Sliirtcliffo entertains her friends at an "At Home" this afternoon at her homo in Tinakori Eoad. Mrs. John Perry (Sulphur Wells) and Mrs. Perry are staying at the Royal Oak. They intend leaving Wellington to-day. Miss Don (Quecnstown) who has been away on a trip to Australia, arrived by the Warrimoo in Wellington yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. Mackay, who have been visiting England, arrived in Wellington by the Warrimoo. yesterday and. sailed by the Pateena for Nelson tho same:day. Mrs. E. Kennedy,. who has. been stay-' ing at the HoteL. Cecil, for some time,'has taken a house at.Lyall Bay.. ;. . Now that tho session.is,slowly ending its days the members' wives are beginning to make their preparations for departure to their .various homes." Mrs. arid Miss Buick expected to' leave : for. Palmerston North .early-this week/ and/ Mrs. E. H. Taylor also intends leaving Wellington within a day or two. Mrs. Henry Blundell, Mrs. Eileen Blundell, and Messrs. Garnet and Wilfred Blundell, will leave Auckland by the Macedonia on February 15, for a trip to England. Mrs. Baird (Branmerton) is at presenf staying with Mts. Hayworth at tho Hutt Dr. and Mrs. Howe (New Plymouth) are visiting Auckland. . . Mrs. T. Cameron (Glcndhu) came down to Wellington on Tuesday evening and is spending a few days in the city.