SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1109, 24 April 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Pahiatua, On Wednesday a very pretty choral wedding was celebrated in St. Peters Church. Pahiatua, when Miss Hilda Barbara Yvonno Moore, youngest 1 daughter of Mr. George Moore, ot Pahiatua, was married to Mr. Norman Ayery. only son of Mr. C. Avery, of Brightlands,". Pahiatua. The bride wore a handsome dress of white satin with an overdress of lace trimmed with pearls, and the usual veil and wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Iris Moore, the chief bridesmaid, was dressed in blue satin, veiled with ninon of the same shade, and blue hat, while the two little bridesmaids, Miss Phyllis Hart and Miss Alolhe Crewe, wore pretty frocks of blue silk with bine sashes, and carried silver crooks. -The bride's gift from the bridegroom was a gold watch and chain, and to the bridesmaids were given gold brooches. Miss Allon. presided al the organ. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. G. Moore entertained a large number of friends a< •'ltoteleigh," where the wedding breakfast was served in a large marquee. The Rev. C. H. Isaacson proposed the health' of the bride and bridegroom, the bridegroom responding. That of the bridesmaids was proposed by Mr. Hamilton Moore (Bulawayo), brother of the bride, and responded to by Mr. E. KeiU; wliilu that of the bridegroom's parents, proposed by Mr. Vakeman, r.'as responded to by Mr. Moore and Mr. C. Avery.. . ,Mrs. Georgo Moore, mother of the bride, wore , a green silk dress with Maltese' lace. Some'of those present were: Mrs. Duncan Puckle (Melbourne), ' sister of tho bride, wearing saxe blue silk with cream silk embroidery and satin bands; Miss Gwynneth Puckle, ) niece of the bride, cream silk; Mrs. Hamilton Moore (Bulawayo, Africa), sister-in-law of the bride, blade and cerise velvet; Mrs. Avery, mother of the bridegroom, brown tailor-made costume; Mrs. A. G. Cros3 (sister of the bridegroom)/cream costume; Mrs. G. Swainson (sister of the bridegroom),' brown frock; Miss Avery, a pretty fawn costume. Others present were: Mrs. Isaacson, Mrs. A. L. D. Sheklcton, Mr. and t Mrs. Burgess,- Mr. and -Mrs. • Champion* Miller, Mr. nnd Mrs. Witkeman, Br. and Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Inglis, the Misses Warren (3), Mrs. Dunning, Mrs. Hart, the Misses Allen (3), Miss Wakeman, Mrs. H. M. B. Marshall, Mrs. Tulloch, the Misses Hughes (3), and Burgess (2). The wedding presents were displayed in iho drawing-room, and were greatly admired. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Avery left by motor-car for the north, the bride wearing a wedgwood blue costume, and white velvet hat. v -.jKiGgj. j\ I Amusing—the New Probationer. I The special, correspondent of The Dominion writes that there were many . tales of-great doings at tho Christchurch Hospital on Friday. It was said, with all circumstantial detail, that the bonds ' 'of'discipline had been loosetf for-a littlo while; that there had been merrymaking in tho fine institution which is . to. things that are all too serious. 1 Listening to many persons, the reporter learnt the story. It was lunch time, and the nursss and probationers at the tables ; in the Nurses' Home became aware ', of a new probationer amongst them. She I wore glasses, and a uniform that was j absolutely 'new*. She- , whispered to the other probationers. She asked innumer- [ able questions. She made it apparent . that it was all very strange to her, and . that sho wishtd early to get on-a good footing with' those that would be her' comrades in the great work of kindness. . They liked v her, but she set 'them wondering. No other new probationer had been, quite tho same. She had littlo things to say. She was fearless of com- , ment. She talked always, and thoso who had bjen there longer, sighed—those easy manners of hers were not fitted for a public institution. Some thought that they had seen her face befor'o, only they could not remsmber where. ; Until the meal was ended she did not ' laugh; then thero was a great clear carillon of gladness; it was Miss Grace Palotta—they knew her laugh. She attempted to make a speech. It was impossible.' The nurses laughed at her, at the quaintness of the incident, and at themselves that she had been so long a time with them, and they had not known ■ hsr.' Presently she met tho doctor, and he did not know her either untii sho laughed.- . ■ . Still in her probationer's uniform of pink, shewent "to" "the wards. A few recognised her,,, but the great majority did not. Glasses make a great difference "to a lady's appearance. There were' petitions from patients to the matron: — "Pleaso let her work in our ward." An atmosphere of light and laughter had come in. with her. At last her laughter rang down the long corridor—the deception was over. She sang to them: "Oh, Listen to the Band." It was a different audience from those that she meets every night, only the result was the fame—the applause camo quickly. Miss Palotta did not forget the smaller sufferers. For them she had sweets and books. Already the patients are wonderin? whether she will come again. Later, Miss Palotta was entertained by the nurses at afternoon tea. St. Paul's Guild Sale of Work. The following balance-sheet in connection with St. Paul's Church Guild sale of work, 1910, will be presented at the annual meeting of parishioners:— Receipts: By cash donations, ■£■!!) lGs. 6t1.; work stall. Mi?s Johnson. .£SB 9s. fid.; art stall, Miss Brandon, .£2O Is. 8(1.; produce stall, Miss Greenwood. .£ls 17s. fi.UL; entrance, dooTS, .£l-1 4s. 10d..: bran tub. Miss Kins. .£l3 11s. 5d.: books and jumble, Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Burton, .£l3 4s. 4d.; sweets stall, .£l2 ss. 9W.; afternoon tea, .£l2 4s. Gel.; flower stair, Miss Phillips, £.1 13s. 9d.: side-shows, £\ 9s. od.; motor rides, Miss Holmes* ,-El 25.; beans, 13s. 9d.; nail-driving, 65.; electric buttery, Mr. Webb, ss. od.; shooting ss. 6d.; total, .£216 12s. Gd. Payments: By advertising, cartage, labour, etc., ,£7 Rs. 6(1.; balance, ,£209 Gs.; totnl, ,£2IG 12$. Gd. The proceeds were allotted as follow:— To rebuilding fund, .£lßl Ss. 9d.: Sunday Schools, .£25; Church Guild, <£1 os. 9d. For permanently removing superfluous hair by electrolysis Mrs. I?olleston was awarded a diploma at the Rhodes School of Electrolysis, Boston, U.S.A. Appointments made and personal attention given at her new address, 258 Lnmbton Quay, nearly opp. the Economic. 'Phono 1599. * For Up-to-date Costumes, seasonable and well cut, go to W. S. Bedford, 43a Willis Rtrest, over Shop occupied by F. Cohen, Mercer.—*

Wedding at Otoko, Tho first wedding to be celebrated at Otoko took place last week, when Mr. Frank Barnicoit, of the Public Works Department, was married to Miss Mildred B. Marshall, second daughter of Mr. J. J. Marshall, Public Works inspector. Naturally considerable interest was displayed in the event by the residents. The marriage took place at the residence of_ the bride's parents, the Rev. £. W. Walker being the officiating clergyman. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white silk, trimmed with guipure lace, and wearing a_ veil and wreath of orango blossoms. Sho carried a beautiful bouc,\uet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair and' asparagus fern and white jasmine. Miss Marshall, the bride's sister,. was bridesmaid, nnd wore a pale blue silk voile dress, trimmed with insertion and lace, with black velvet hat trimmed with gold cord and wheat, and carried a bouquet of pale pink chrysanthemums, roses, and maidenhair and asparagus fern. Mr. W. Hall-Jones (son of the High Commissioner, Sir W. Hall-Jones), was best man. Mrs. Marshall wore a dress of black silk voile and black toque, trimmed with gold cord and berries. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold bangle, and to the bridesmaid a gold pearl and sapphire brooch. The bride presented the groom with a pair of gold sleeve-links. Mr. W. Turner played the wedding march, accompanied by Mr. G. Worthy (violin); whilst "The Voice- that breathed o'er Eden" was sung by Master Harold Renwick. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the home of tho bride's parents, a marquee being erected on the lawn. Later a Public Works special train carried away the bride and*bridegroom, the hills resounding with the shrills of the train whistles and the echoes of fog detonators, which were placed under the wheels of tho train. 'An Afternoon Tea. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. J. Darling (Kelburne) was tho hostess at a very enjoyable little tea given for her sister, Mrs. Grant, who is at present her guest. In town tho atmosphere was mest oppressively hot and heavy, but, at Kolburne, the contrast was startling—fresh and clear and delightfully reviving to a town-dweller's flagging energies. Some very beautiful cosmeas had been arranged in the drawing-room, as well as chrysanthemums—flowers that seem to be particularly fine this season. • Mrs. Grant added to the. pleasure of the afternoon with some very clever recitations. A Farewell Gathering. A large gathering of settlers assembled at tho Kohiwai homestead on Friday to bid good-bye to Mr. and Mrs. Toogood, who are leaving very shortly on a pleasure trip to the Old Country. Mr.Tcogood was presented, on behalf of tho East Coast settlers, with a handsome dressing-case, Mr. H. Morison, of Awetoetoe, making the presentation. Mrs. Toogood was also praised for her unfailing hospitality and kindness. Three cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Toogood ' terminated the proceedings. Mrs. Pulleine and her daughter, from Auckland, and Mrs. Rogers, from Blen- . heim, ara staying a few days with their brother, Mr. Marten Butt, at his homo ou the Terrace. Mrs. W. R. Williams. Miss Crighton, and Miss Mlean, of Wellington, spent last week motoring in the Wanganui district, most, enjoyable trips being made in Mrs. Williams'? fine' car. The party were the guests of Mrs. Warnock, formerly of Wellington. Miss Whi taker, who has been spending a week^fi.Gisborne,as the guest of Arch-doacqn'-'anir Mrs.'Williams, has returned to Isnpier. While in Gisborne, Miss Whitaker was busy with meetings and with the formation of a branch of the G.F.S. there! She will shortly come through to Wellington,- on her way to Christchurch, and, later, will .visit the Dunedin Diocese before leaving for Australia early in July. Dr. Platts-Mills, who has been visiting the south, returned to Wellington on Friday. ■ ■ Mr. W. H. Fowler, M.P. (England), Mrs. Fowler, and Miss Fowler, who have been touring New Zealand, sailed by the Arawa for London on Thursday. On Monday, at St. Mark's Church, Mr. Norman Horace Jury was married to Miss Ida Johnston, the Rev. A. M. Johnson, vicar of St. Mark's, performing the ceremony. ■ . . Mr. and Mrs. F. Armstrong, of Akitio, have been spending a few days in Wellington.