SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1041, 2 February 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wellington Weddings. . A very - pretty wedding was celebrated in St. Mark's Church yesterday afternoon, when; Miss Amy Gertrude. Blow, second daughter of Mr. H. J. H: Blow. Under-Secretary fon Public Works, was married to Mr. Leonard Clarke, of the National -Bank, Napier, and son or" Mr. G. H. Clarke, Napier. The Kev. A. M. Johnson, M.A., - performed the ceremony, and Mr. Lawrence Watkins presided at the organ. The bride, who was ■given away by her father, wore a very graceful trained frock of white satin chitrmense, with yoke of tucked chiffon and corsage trimmed with very lovely lace and clusters, of tiny satin balls. She wore a tulle veil, exquisitely embroidered with silver butterflies and ilowers (the work of a friend) over a coronet of orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of cream roses and maidenhair fern. Her sister, Miss Eleanor Blow, attended her as chief bridesmaid, wearing a white Indian muslin frock trimmed with white satin ribbon and lace, and a black hat lined wnh ■pale blue, and trimmed with blue satin ribbon and Hanksia roses. The other iridesmaids were Miss Ida Clarke and Miss Belle Clarke, the sisters of the bridegroom, both wearing frocks of white Indian muslin trimmed with lace and white Ffttiu ribbon, and hats of electric blue crinoline straw wreathed with white hyacinths and • finished with silvef tassels. Mr. E.-G. Blow acted as best man, and-Mr. Galbraith and Mr. lioulston (Napipr) as groomsmen. The bride's present was a handsome gold bangle, .and to tho bridesmaids were also given gold bangles. A largo number of .guests were afterwards entertained at the Hotel Windsor. The health of tho bride and bridegroom was proposed by the Hon. C. M. Luk-?, that of the bridesmaids by the Rev. A. M. Johnson,-and- tho ■brido.'s-'parents by Mr.-Short. Pink sweet peas and white roses were the table decorations. , Mrs. Blow, the -bride's mother, wore a hand--some frock of black crepe dc chine, trimmed with lace, and bands of black .velvet-ribbon, and a black,-, hat with, pinnies:' She carried a bouquet oftcrenuJ roses.and maidenhair fern. Mrs.. Clarke, mother of the bridegroom, was in a mauve costume, and black hnt,. : . with; octrich plumes, and carried a shower bouquet of 'pink-flowers. 'Mrs. MacGownn bad on a jrown dress and a hat trimmed with brown roses. Among the guests wero: Lady Ward, wearing a dress of black ninon over, white silk, and a large black hat with ostrich plumes; Mrs. (Dr.) Cameron, in a pale green crepe do chine dress trimmed with lace, and a large iblack. hat with plumes; Mrs. MacGowan, a violet costume, and a - black and white hat; Miss MacGowau, a - champagne-coloured Shantung costume and a black and white hat; Mrs. Seddon, a black laco frock, and black hat with plumes; Miss.Seddon, a black and white ninon tie soie, and black flowered hat; Miss Giinn (Timaru), ii white linen costume and crinoline straw hat with flowers; Sirs. P. Wilson, a frock of black chiffon over white satin, and a rose pink W, with scarf t.O match; Mrs. W. Russell, a dress of white ninon over glace silk, and cream hat trimmed with black; Mrs. Stewart, a cream silk figured voile,, and light hat trimmed with cream and pink flowers; Miss Warren, a white embroidered costume, and - burnt stnw hat lined with Wue, and trimmed with pink roses,and wheat ears; Miss D. Webb was in a pink mousseline de soie frock and black and white hat; Miss Amy Webb, in white muslin trimmed with Valenciennes lace and insertion, and a largo white, hat with white muslin hows; Mrs. S. Stevens- wpre a. mole charmeu'so satin frock, and black hat; Miss Howcll, a blue crepo de chine frock, and black hat with white bows; Mrs. Rothchild, a dress of violet charmcure satin, and black plumed hat; Miss E. Hothchild, a grey silk eolienne frock with edging of emerald green velvet and a black hat; Miss 11. Rothchild, a blue muflin frock, and hat with daisies; Mrs. E. Anderson, a black and grey voile frock,- and black hat. Tho bride's travelling costume was of cream serge, braided, and v/ith it she woro a very protty Baxe blue hat.

At St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral yesterday, Miss Linda Trout, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Trout, Grant Road, was married to Mr. Richard Wood, of the firm of Woodhead and Wood, Auckland. The Rev. T. H. Sprott performed the ceremony. Tho bride, who .was given away by her father, wore a dress of white, Oriental satin with sill; lace' arid pearl trimmings and the usual veil and orange blossoms. She carried a lovely shower bouquet. Two of her attendant maids, the Misses M. Mulligan .and N. Uussel!,. wore pretty dresses of vieux rose crystalline and black picture lints, and carried shower bouquets. Little Miss iidna Trout, nieeo of tho bride, and Miss Henrietta Clark (the brido's .cousin) woro' pretty white embroidered frocks and white silk hats. Eaclr carried a basket , of flowers.. Mr. Thompson, of Auckland, was tho best man, and Mr. S. Trout act-' ed as groomsman. After the wedding a reception, attended by about thirty guests, was held at tho Goring Street Hall. Mrs. Trout, tho bride's mother, we're a violet crystalline ,dress and pretty floral toque, and carried a shower bouquet. Amongst those prossnt .were Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Mrs, Kice, Mr. and Mrs. J. Trout, Mr. and Mrs. F. Trout, .Mr. and Mrs. Haynes, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver. The bridegroom's prosent to the bride was a handsome silvermounted dressing-case, and Ihe bride's to tho bridegroom a solid silver shaving I cup. Tho bridesmaids received pendants set with rubies and pearls. I The bride's travelling costume was c.I amethyst lustre with black silk facings, hat and boa to-match. Mr. and Mrs. Wood left by the afternoon train en route for their future home j in , the north. HAIR HY POST. Miss Milsom has' patented a special outfit, including her invaluable book, which contains full instructions how to treat hail in cases of dandruff, irritation, falling, greyness, lustreless and weak hair. Positively promoting a new and healthy growth. For this purposo Miss. Milsom will forward to' any part of tho Dominion her Special Pouud Uut-' fit, post free, for XI. Clients must state when ordering whether hair is too dry or too greasy, grey or falling. This wonderful cheap outfit contains tho lubricant (or hair food), shampoo mixture (large bottle), special herbal soap, hair tonic, hair cream or seborenc, as tho case may be, with full instructions how to use them. Miss Milsom, KiV's Chambers, Wellington. °«

Flower Show at Ncwtown. An interesting feature at the horticultural flower show that was opened in St. Thomas's Sunday School yesterday afternoon was tlio children's section of the display, mute- but expressive evidence of tho interest, care, and time expended by them in the pastime of flower Browing. It occupied quite a considerable amount of room, and consisted of ferns, very healthy-looking pot plants, including somu handsome white begonia?, buttonholes, decorated baskets, plants of their own growing, sprays, and various floral designs. Thero were 6ome interesting displays of pot plants by Messrs. Poole (including a beautiful cream lillium auratum), and Pettersson and Jackson, the gladioli of the latter being particularly fine. Among this display was a benutiful very richly-coloured velvety specimen called "Lord Kitchener," a flower that he particularly admired. It was shown him by a gardener when visiting, tho Dominion, so the story goes, and the colour so pleased him that the latter summoned up his courage and asked if it might be called alter him, a request to which Lord Kitchener gave gracious and immediate permission. That particular variety is.now. among his collection of flowers in England, unless the English climate has been too unkind to it. Another feature of the show was the dahlias exhibited by Mr. Burton and' Mr. Smith, some 'of the colours being very delicate. There was quite a display of sweet peas and' of roses, but they, of course, suffered somewhat by the lateness of the season. Among the visitors to the show were Mr. E, A. Wright, M.P., and 'Mrs. , Wright. . Messrs. Chapman and Harmer were the energetic and busy secretaries. ,

Public Trustee Picnic. The annual staff picnic of the Public Trustee Office, combined with the stall of the Tax Department, takes placo to-day at Day's Bay, and , given a warm, sunny day,, a delightful time should he spent. It is anticipated that there will be something liko two hundred and fifty or'three hundred people present, including the heads of the Departments. 'There will bo cricket, games, and all manner of sports that will help to fill in the day. Convalescent Home. A meeting, ef tho Convalescent Homo was held at Mrs. Newman's on February 1. .There were present Mesdames Newman (in the chair), A. Pearce, Moorhouso, West, Knowles, Litchfield, Miss. Coates, Mrs. Eawson (treasurer), and Miss E. Nathan (secretary). Tho matron reported thirteen patients admitted, arid ten discharged (luring tho month. Gifts were acknowledged with thanks froiu Mrs. Eotheram, . Mrs. Latlejv Miss Binney Nathan, and a. friend. The engagement is announced of' Miss. Enid Elgar-to Captain J.- C. Hamilton, A.D.C. to his. Excellency Lord Islington. The Mayor, Mr. Wilford, nnd Mrs. .Wilford have given their patronage to the garden fete that is to be held shortly by tne S.P.W.C. Mr., and Mrs. <E. Page (Eketahuna) aro visitors to Wellington, and are staying at the Occidental Hotel. Mr. H. G. Cornwall, Resident Commissioner of. Nine, and Mrs. Cornwall; tiro visitors to ' Wellington, and aro staying at tho Occidental Hotel.

Mrs. Barclay was a passenger by. the Marama froiu Sydney, and is staying at the Occidental Hotel. . ' * "Mr. 'and Mrs. O'Eo'rko are visiting Wellington. ~ .' ■ ■ ■ ■ Miss Gunn (Tiniaru) is staying in Wellington, and is the guest .of her sister, l)r. Elizabeth Gunn. Mrs. Eiddiford was a passenger by the llarama from Sydney yesterday Mrs, Leslie Reynolds anil her children arrived in Wellington yesterday by' the Sydney boat, and proceed' ■ south very shortly. . . Mrs. (Nurse) .Holgate. and Miss Ethel Grady have booked passages for London by the Orvieto, which is timed to sail from Sydney on April 11, ■ ' Mr. Poison, , headmaster of the.Napier High School, and Mrs. Poison,. together, with their two children, arrived in Wellington yesterday from Sydney by tho Maramn. They leave by the Victoria for Napier to-day. .. ' Mrs. Purdy (tho Hutt) was a passenger by the Marama from Sydney -yesterday. Mrs.. Stewart (Napier) is staying at the Occidental Hotel, and was present at Miss Amy Blow's wedding yesterday. : The marriage of Mr. T. J. Collerton (Wellington) to Miss Elizabeth Gardiner, daughter of Captain and Mrs. Gardiner, also of Wellington, takes place on'Fobru : ary 18, in the Buck!o Street Church. . Among the visitors to 'Wellington at present staying at the, Occidental Hotel are Mr./and Mrs. Cott (Sydney), Mr. Guthrie, M.l\ (Palmcrston North), Air. nnd Mrs. Jupe (London), Mr. and Mrs. Gifl'ord Moore (Palmcrston North), Mr. nnd Mrs. Cooper (Masterton), Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Ellis (Manakau), Mr. Hobspn (London), Mr. J. Boyeo, Mr. Galbraith, and Mr. Koulston (Napier). :

Mr. li. T. Caldow received news last night from Scotland of tho death at tho age of 81 of his mother, who was a naHyo of Tongland, Castle Douglas. ' Mr. Caldow went Homo last year for tho purpose of seeing her,-and when ho left tho Old Land in September last his mother was in tho best of-health. Miss Mina Caldow, the New Zealand contralto, who is at present studying in England, is a granddaughter of' the deceased lady. A meeting of the Society for the Proteebon or tho Health of Women and Sμ r °V S to fe W\ a one of th « "cms of tho Town Hail this morning,' whin matters concerning tho arrangements of the garden fete on tho list instant will 1» considered, as well as various business