SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1095, 6 April 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Wellington Wedding. The marriage of Mr. Charles Murphy, third son of the late Mr. William Murphy, to Miss Adeltha Fake took place on March 29 at the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church. The Rev. J. K. Elliott officiated. Tho bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a dress of ivory merveilleux trimmed with lace and pearl trimmings, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. She was attended by two bridesmaids— Misses Bessie and Fanny Hall, who were attired in cream charmeusc dresses, and heliotrope hats, with bouquets to match. Mr. L. Cording acted as best man, and Mr. Harold Murphy as groomsman. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold bangle set with amethyst and pearls, and, to each of tho bridesmaids, gold brooches set .with sapphires and- diamonds. After the ceremony afternoon tea was dispensed at the residence oft the bridegroom's mother, 1 Taranaki Street,, mid a social evening was held at the New Century Hall, where a large number of friends assembled. The popularity of the newly.wedded, couple was evidenced by tho many beautiful, aud useful presents received. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy have gone to Rotorua. ,-

Petono Wedding. A very pretty wjdding was celebrated at St. Augustine's Cnurcn, Petono, yesterday afternoon, when Miss Frances Kate Glading,-second -daughter-of Mr.-S. Giadiiig, .01 Koro-lvoro, was married to Mr. Joan. M'Ewan/eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. M'Ewan, oi Petone-. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. J. D. Russell. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty dress of cream delaine, with silk oraiu and glace silk trimmings. She also wore a veil and orange blossoms, and earned n bouquet of cream roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids were Miss Mabel M'Ewan, sister of the bridegroom, who wore a dainty white monsseline de soi, trimmed with white Valenciennes-lace, and Miss Olive Glading, sister of tho bride, who was charmingly attired in. heliotrope silk striped voile. They both carried bouquets of cream roses and maidenhair fern. Mr. G. Fogden was best man, and Mr. W. M'Ewan, groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at St. Augustine's Hall.-whero a. large number of guests were entertained. Later in the afteni'on ■ -Mr. and Mrs. M'Ewan left for Masterton. The bride's going-away dress was a brown tailormade, with blue hat .trimmed .with brown. Included in the many beautiful presents were a silver coffee service from the Petone Hockey Club;' a silver eggstand and oak salad 'bowl from the Petone Minstrel Troupe; and a dinner service from the staff of J. W, M'Ewan and Co.

Wedding at Lower Hutt, Yesterday afternoon, at Lower. Hutt, Miss Matilda Kerr, eldest daughter of Mr. W. Kerr, of Hobart, was married to Mr. Victor Morris, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Morris, of Lower Hutt. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.' J. Jones, at St. James's Church. . The bride, whose charming dress was.of cream ninon, over white silk, and trimmed with ,silk, and, lace, was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. J. Jolley. She was attended by Miss • Edith Ives as bridesmaid, the latter wearing green silk taffeta's, with cream trimmings, and a green hat trimmed with pale cream roses.. Mr.. A. Morris was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of 'Mrs. Hopkirk, Bridge Street. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold watch qnd chain, and to the bridesmaid a gold crescent brooch. Mr. and 'Mrs. Morris subsequently left for Christchurch. the bride travelling in a navy blue tailor-mnt'o costume, with large black picture hat. ,

Wedding at Otaki. A wedding of interest tsok place at tho Methodist Church, Otaki, yesterday afternoon, when Mr. Rowland Hughes, a wellknown resident, and son of a highlyrespected citizen, was married to Miss Judd, daughter of .Mr. David Judd, who is well known in Otaki and in tho Hutt district. The Rev. Mr. Rands conducted tho ceremony.

A "Send-off." A number of young peoplo met at "Onkuparinga," Daniel Street, on Monday evening, to bid farewell to Miss Zelma lingo, who was leaving next day ror Auckland to continue her vocal studies under Mr. Spencer Lorraine. The early part of the evening was spent in singing, recitations, and music) and during supper, which followed, expressions of good wishes for tho future of Miss Hugo were many. Mr. and Mrs. J. Doylc,_ Mr. and Mrs. Marlcy, and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Guise were among those present.

For the Children. The excellent effort of Mrs. M'Donald in successfully organising a concert, which was given in St..> James's Hall, Lower Hutt, for- the- purposo of gathering funds for providing a -cot in tho Children's Hospital, is deserving of great praise. The programme (produced by Wellington amateurs) was a splendid one. Special mention is duo to Mr. C. Stevens, who acted as stage manager, and also to Miss A T ora Lynch, who played the accompaniments. During the evening Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.P., cem.iii-nded Mrs. M'Donald for her action, ,and thanked the performers for the trouble which they had gone to in order to make the concert a success. The "little Hutt workers" (in the movement) gathered in a good sum during the interval by selling sweets to the audience. Tho actual amount' got together was not ascertainable last night," but it is understood that sufficient has been obtained to enable the object to bo realised. The programme was as follows:— Overture, Miss Lynch; song, Mr. C. Stevens; humorous item, Mr. J. Dykes; duet, Miss Lynch and Mr. Stevens; recitation, Mr. A. Mills; song, Miss B. Mills; musical vagary, Mr. R. Robertson; song, Mr. K. J. Hill; descriptive song, Miss W. Haybittle and Little Billic; descriptive song, Miss Haybittle and Little Bilhe; humorous item. Mr. Dykes; character song, Mr. A. Mills; song, Miss Lynch; Coster song, Mr. C. Stevens; son«, Mr. E. J. Hill; musical vagary, Mr. R. Robertson. Mr. Chapman was responsible lor tho arrangement and decoration of thu stage.

Feilding Notes. On Saturday Mrs. and Miss Long gave an enjoyable afternoon tea at the tennis courts. During tho afternoon several of the iinals of tho tournament matches were played. Mrs. Evans beat Miss Shannon in tho local championship after a very close battle. Mr. Davey just managed to defeat Mr. Lawson, last year's champion. Mrs. Evans and Miss Siiannon were defeated by Mrs. Harding and Miss Hare iu the ladies' doubles, and the ladies' handicap singles lies between Mrs. Evans and Miss Siiannon, who play off on Saturday. Among tiie spectators were Mesdames Hill, Lawson,. Fry, Johnson, Mackny, Walker, Jlare, Richmond, Hoult, Harding, . Rodmayne, Misses Long, Wyntt, Prior, Kirton, O'Jlalloran, Shannon, Hare, Gould (Auckland). Miss Corfo left last week for the South Island. Mrs. Kingdon, who has for several years been resident in Feilding, left on Friday for her new homo at Hamilton, where her sons have commenced farming. Miss Livosay (Marion)' has.been visiting. her brother, Dr. Livesay. Miss Ray is on n visit to Napier. Mrs. West, and Miss West have been visiting Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Gillespie. Mr. and Mrs. Barton are spending several weeks in Auckland and Rotorua. Miss' Miller is visiting Wanganui. The Feilding Golf Club hold their opening match next Saturday. The greens are said to be in very good order, and there are quite a large number of new members. Mrs. Footo (Dannevirke) is on a. visit to Mrs. Bayley (Kimbolton Road).

A great'deal'of sympathy will bo'felt for Mr. and Mrs. Palmer on account of the death of their daughter Tda. A week or two ago she had seemed decidedly better, but on Tuesday evening the end carao very suddenly. The flag on tho Town Hall was flying half-mast yesterday, Mr. Palmer .being Town Clerk.

Mrs. Moss is leaving this week on a visit to Auckland.

Mrs. Percy Simpson, of Karori, is leaving by the Arawa on a visit to England. Sho will probably be away for some time.

Mis. S. Izard leaves for England by tho Ituahine to-day.

Miss H.. Vallance is visiting friends in town.

Mrs. C. Tully and her daughter are leaving on- a visit to England by the Euahine to-day.

Miss E. M'Mastpr, (Matawhero) and her sister are spending a few days in Wellington.

Mrs. Cotter, from Greytown, and her sister, Miss L. Jackson (Stonestea'd), are visiting Wellington, and aro staying at tho Eoyal Oak.

Miss N. M'Doucall (Pirinoa) is visiting friends in Wellington.