SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 995, 9 December 1910, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Interesting Wedding in' Bombay. On November 3, Sir Georgo Sydenham Clarke, the Governor of Bombay, was married to Mrs; Reynolds, widow of Captain Reynolds, and daughter'of the Into Mr. Georgo Morant. The wedding was extremely quiet, says the Bombay correspondent to the London "Times." The ceremony was performed at the Cathedral of St. Thomas, the rather ugly survival of the bad taste of the early part of last century, but which Bombay declines to rebuild because of its historic associations. Mrs. Reynolds was given away by Rear-Admiral blade, and his Excellency was attended by the Chief Justice of Bombay, the Hon. Sir Basil Scott, as best man. Invitations to be present at the ceremony, which was performed by the Bishop of Bombay .(Dr. Palmer), were issued only to a few leading officials, the secretaries to the.Bombay Government, the. Foreign Consuls, and the leading representatives of the unofficial Anglo-Indian and Indian communities. The Bishop, at the conclusion of the, ceremony, addressed a few words to tho Governor and. his bride. He said that tho English were sent to India by an over-ruling Providence to exhibit, there a concrete pattern of Christianity. He' exhorted tho bride and bridegroom, in their public position, to present tho Christina ideal by receiving' all with whom they had to do as men and women, as.children dear.to God, and ■by presenting the Christian, pattern of love between man and .wife and the home. ' After the ceremony Sir George and Lady Clarke drove in an open carriage straight to Victoria Station, escorted by the Governor's bodyguard and a detachment, of the Bombay Light.Horse, who asked to be allowed this honour, _ nnd proceeded to Government House, The streets through which they drove ' were decorated with flags, and large crowds cheered the Governor and Lady ■ I Clarke on. their way to the, station. Lady Clarke is assured of the warmest welcome from every section of the. ] community, who are' anticipating, with no little pleasure the presence of an accomplished woman of the. world at the head of Government. House. Government House is, to aii extent.which cannot bo realised by these who do not know India, th<3 social centre of the community, where racial divisions are fainterthan.in any other part of India, and where tho residence of the ■ Governor, whether in Bombay city or in Poena, .• is the meet-ing-place of the representatives of every community. During the last,fifteen years Sir George Clarlw has maintained tho traditional hospitality of; Government House unabated, but all have understood how heavy the burden was, thus thrown upon a Governor who takes an activo part in every, phase of tho administration. For the remainder, of his tenure of office, his Excellency will have at his side an accomplished lady, who will relievo him of this burden as well as take her place at tho. head-of this cosmopolitan, but most interesting, society. Farewell Tea. A farewell tea for the Misses Nathan, who leave on a visit to England, was given on Wednesday by, Miss Miles. Ten was served in the dining-room, the table being prettily arranged with'sweet peas. .'Miss Miles wore: a white'.embroidered frock, and Miss Hilda Miles was also in "a pretty embroidered white dress.' Miss Nathan was in. a greeri coat and skirt, and hat to match; Miss'S. Nathan, a•navy blue coat and skirt and blue hat,, and. Miss. Gladys Nathan a white dress and bluo and white straw hat'. Others present were Mrs. ;J. M. Bell, Mrs. Matthew Holmes, and the Misses Pcarce (2), Simpson (2), G. Harcourt, Brandon* (2), Russell, Fitzgerald, Seddon, 'Ward, Tweed, and ■Beauchamp. t ''.<*- Oratorio at Feilding. Wellington-' musicians were prominent 'an..Tuesday night.at the production of "Elijah" by tho Feilding Choral Society, under the "baton of Mr. H. Temple W.hite. Mr. John Prouse was at his best in the name part, and his principal numbers won prolonged applause from the largest audience evw packed into the big Drill Hall. ,Mr.,Pnmse stated, that tho enthusiasm of tho. excellent : chorus behind' him inspired him to do his best. Miss Brenda Stock, of Wellington, who is' a grand-daughter of tho late Archdeacon Stock, made her debut in oratorio in the contralto part, and sang very successfully, receiving several bouquets. Mr. Frank Johnstone',' also' of Wellington, rendered' valuable help in the orchestra with his 'cello.' Mr. -Maurice' Cohen, of Palmerston, played the viola, and Mr. Cooke,' of New Plymouth, was. leader of the orchestra. Madnme Briggs, of Wanganui, who. was-the soprano soloist, was in splendid voice. Mr." Will Hutchens (tenor) also made a hit, At the supper, Mr. Prouse, .who heartily complimented tho society and its conductor, said that in Invorcargill once he mot a man who had ridden 20. miles to hear. "Elijah," but at Folding that. night thero .were three ladies who had come from Rangiwahia in a motor-car to hear the oratorio, and they wore returning homo that night. T'hcso ladies surely scored a record in travelling over 50 miles. ■■.'.''

Convalescent Home. " A' meeting of the Trustees of the Convalescent Homewas held on Wednesday, December 7, 'with Mrs. Newman in tho chair. Thero were present Mrs. West Knowles, Mrs. Pearce, Mrs. Moorhouse,' Mrs.. Litchfield, Miss Contes, Mrs. Barron, and Miss E. Nathan (secretary and treasurer). All the necessary routine business was transacted. — Kindergarten Festival. For some time past the children belonging to the Free Methodist Kindergarten Schools have licen very busy preparing themselves for the brenking-up festival, and on Saturday afternoon in tho Town Hall the actual performance will take place. There is no doubt but that it will bo a most interesting performance. Over two hundred children, some of, them very small indeed, will show by their games, action songs, and marching how their education is begun, delightfully disguised though it be. What.would the pedagogues of years ago, with their fixed determination, to fill their pupils with, knowledge, willy nilly, ■ and. with a firm belief in their strict disciplinary methods, say to this wonderful modern method of guiding the child unconsciously into the world of education, and of ' kinship with .all around them. Among the many interesting things that will be performed will be a kind ot little play illustrating tho way in which tho children are taught Nature study. There will also be a. Christmas tree, with all kinds of wonderful toys to bo distributed later among them, and a ; Father Christmas as well. Tho festival is organised by Miss Schmidt, the principal of. tho.schools, and she will be assisted by her band of teachers. While studying.at the Kindergarten College, in' Brcslau, Miss Schmidt attended tho festivals which were organised every year at brcaking-up. time, and in which" thero would.be seven circles of children or moreperforming tho same songs and. actions all at once, and keeping the most exact time. It was really an exceedingly prctly sight, and Miss Schmidt is very desirous of carrying out the same idea here.

From the Anglo-Japanese Exhibition. 'An exceedingly, interesting and artistic piece of work lias been on view in the window belonging to tho premises of Mr., U. Spears, oculist, Willis .Street. Somehow or another we hardly expected to sco work that has been exhibited in the Anglo-Japanese exhibition of 1010, and yet a cushion that has won a first prize there is to bo scon in this window. It is of cream silk, corded round the edges, arid with a basket worked in'green silk, in which. is to bo seen a profusion of beautiful purple violets, worked in rheir natural colours. Tho. cushion was mado by Madame Rogers, or. Bromhcry Road, Kent,. England, and was also" exhibited by her. It is n really beautiful piece of work. Floral Art in its perfection is seen at MISS MURRAY'S, Vice-Regal Florist. Willis Street. Exquisite Baskets, Posies. Bouquets. Floral Designs made of Choicest Flowers. A special feature of the firm also is made of decorating for Dinners, At Homes, -Weddings, etc.—A.dvt.

Woodville Wedding. ' A very pretty wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday, December 7, when Miss Ellen Mary licclos, tho only daughter of Canon liccles and Mrs. Eccles, was married to Mr. Kenneth Macßean, youngest son of tho late Dr. Mac-Beau Stewart, of Chrtslchurch. Tho ceremony was performed. by Bishop Averill, assisted by Canon liccles, and was fully choral. The church was decorated with masses of white lilies. The bride wore a lovely gown of white chiifon taffetas, made, with a lace vest and pauel of tucked net and lace.- She wore a very beautiful veil (lent by Sirs. Wilson Tackorbery, of Sydney), and carried a bouquet of white carnations and roses, made in the shape of a wedding ring. She was attended by four bridesmaidsMiss Gladys Grant, Miss M'Kibbin, M iss Jessie llabone, and Miss Constance Martin. The two grown-up bridesmaids woro white embroidered princess robes, with largo white hats, trimmed with pale pink and cream flowers, and carried shower bounueis of cream and pink roses. The two,little ones wore pale heliotrope silk frocks, with little white muslin mob caps/ and heliotrope sweet pea bouquets. Tho bridesmaids woro enamel pendants and brooches, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Jamieson, of Hastings, as best man, and Mr. W. Eccles as groomsman. After the ceremony Canon Eccles and Mrs. Eccles entertained a great many guests, at the vicarage. The bride and bridegroom received the congratulations of their friends standing under a bell of white lilies in tho garden. Mrs. Eccles wore a gown of mole coloured crystalline, with.a black lace scarf and a black and white hat; Miss Stewart, sister of the bridegroom, wore a heliotrope linen coat and skirt, with a large burnt straw hat, with scarf j Mrs. Averill had on a dark green costume, with a black toque; Mrs. Bolton wore a heliotronc muslin and a black hat; Mrs. W. H." Nelson, green silk frock, with a black hat; Mrs. Mules, a white muslin, frock, with a large burnt straw hat, trimmed with roses; Mrs. Pickering woro a gown of eld rose silk, with a large green hat; Mrs. Grant, French greylinen coat and skirt, and burnt straw hat; Mrs. Hose, a white linen coat and skirt, and. black hat; Mrs. Balfour-Kin-near, a pale fawn costume, large burnt straw hat, trimmed with pale pink roses; Mrs. Burnett, grey and pale pink costume, with grey hat; Mrs. Robert Shawo (Dannevirke),' :■ green costume;' Mrs. M'Kibbin,. black silk frock, black and white hat; Mrs. Lindauer, black silk dress, and black hat; Miss Bolton, whi'co embroidered frock,'white hat, trimmed with pink roses; Mrs. Antill, green frock and black hat; Mrs. Husband, 'white linen coat and skirt, black hat;. Miss 'Grant, white' linen coat and skirt, white hat. The bride and bridegroom left for the south by the 2.30 train, the bride wearing a brown linen coat _ and skirt, with. a. large .brown-hat, trimmed with pink roses. St. Mary s Convont. The concert given by the senior pupils of St. Mary's Convent in aid of St. Patrick's College. Jubilee Fund and hold in' tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall last evening fully sustained the reputation which, the convent has aimed lor the excellence of its musical training. The programme was most interesting, and brought forward 'pupils, whom it will be a pleasure 'to hear again. Encores, it is needless to say, were very frequent, and the soloists of ithe evening were tho recipients of some very handsomo bouquets of roses or of lilies. Part Eongs are somewhat rare things upon a musical programme, and those- that were performed were most delightful, particularly the Shakespearian ones, "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind," "Hark, tho Lark," and "Take, Oh Take Those Lips Away." The trios, "The Flower Greeting" and "Ave Maria" were among some of tho Ivojy enjoyable-, numbers .of the prd ; gramme, tho voices blending beautifully. Miss Kosie Segrief is a . very young singer, and it was rather astonishing to •hear her in-the Cavatinas "Nobil Signer" and "Elena tu chio chi.imo." Her voice is very pretty, and her singing artistic. One could hot but feel a great amount of interest in hearing Miss May Storey sing, for Meiba, before whom she sung, was full of enthusiasm about her voice. Miss' Carrio Denhard, a contralto, is another siuger ono would like to hear and whom one cannot help thinking has possibilities for doing outstanding work. Miss. Teresa M'Euroe was another soloist who added to the pleasure of tho evening, and ono could ■ only come away with tho impression that Wellington is fortunate in possess- . ing-so many promising young singers, Among the" audience wcro to be seen Mrs, E. Bunny, Mrs. C. Ward, Miss E. Ward, Miss R. Seddon, Mrs. M'Carthy, th< • Vorv Rev. Dean Regnault, the Very Rev. Father O'Shea, Father Hickson, and t great many of tho clergy.

Palmerston North Nev/s. • The great event of this week was tho show of the .National Sweet Pea .Society of New Zealand, which was held in the Agricultural Hall on tho A. and P. show grounds on Wednesday and Thursday. .Tho ihall was a perfect blaze, of. ■sweet peas' of every shade and hue, and some of the blooms' were exceptionally line. A great feature of the show.was the number of decorated tables, which were judged by Miss Murray, art florist, of Wellington. The. prize tell to Mrs. Bruce Beale, with a beautifully-arranged exhibit of lovely cream and piuk peas. Visitors were there from many parts of the ,island, and the pretty summer costumes of tho ladies added to tho brightness of the.scene. Among those present were: Mrs.. Walter Johnston, in a handsome black cloth coat and skirt, and black hat relieved with white; Mrs. Monro, ■ heliotrope linen . costume, pretty floral hat;. Mrs. Howitt, purple coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs. Alan Strang, dovegrey costumo, with pretty pink hat; Mrs. J. 'H. P. Strang, champagne shantung costume, effectively trimmed with handsome insertion;. Miss Campbell (Christchurch), cerise linen; Mrs. Aylmer (Feilding),- pretty piuk striped costume; Mrs. Hugh White (Awahuri), cream shantung; Mrs. Norman Beethnm (Masterton), cream costume; Mrs. K. L. Levin, very pretty embroidered linen; Mrs. Prior (Feilding), Mr. and Mrs. Goodall (Bulls), Misses M'Lcnnan, Hewjtt, Abraham, Drew, Wilson, Ganstad, " Glendinning, Kelly, and O'Hrien. . Miss' Nora Campbell is the guest of Mrs. Alan Strang. Miss Cecil Hull (Auckland) is paying a short visit to her aunt, Mrs. E. S. Abraham. ■ ■Mis. Slonian is tho guest of Mrs. L. A. Abraham. His Excellency the Governor spent a few days at "Higlidcn" this week as the guest of Mrs. Walter Johnston. Feilding Notes. Mrs. Quilliam (New Plymouth)' has returned to her home, after a lengthy visit to her. daughter (Mrs. Horrocks). Miss Booth and Miss Gillespie have left for the South Island. Several Wnnganui Girls' College "old girls" left Feilding on Saturday to attend tho reunion, which is at present being held there to bid Miss Frascr farewell. Mesdamcs Guthrie, Taylor, Miles, Perry, Misses Shannon, Wyatt, Eraser, und Crabb-were among tho local "old girls" who also attended. Mr. and Mrs. -Guthrie, also Mr. and Mrs. Hare, are visiting Wanganui. There was a fair attendance at the Feildim; tennis courts on Saturday. Mrs. Walker.gave a delicious afternoon tea. Mrs. Montgomery is visiting Palmerston.. .

Dr. and Mrs. Rodman (Pieton) arc the guests of Mrs. Graham Harvey, Lower . Halt. | Mrs, Pierce has come over from A;is- ! tralin, and is spending some time with , lier mother, Mrs. Brewer, at Oriental I Bay. Miss Alison Bnniiconr, who has been] spending sonic weeks in Wellington, returned on Wednesday with Miss Barnicoat (Petone) to Palmerston. Dr.-and-Mrs.'Crawford (Wangauui) are staying at . Keatoiin. .■ Mr.,' Mrs., and Miss Sydney Johnston (Hawkc's Bay), with their niece, Miss lnglis, returned from n visit to England on i \Yixi~sday by the Warrimoo.