SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1113, 28 April 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

I Wedding a! St. Paul's. St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral was beautifully decorated yesterday upon the occasion of the marriage of Hiss Vitla Kennedj-', only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kennedy, of AYellington, to Dr.. Alexnnder Wilson, of Wanganui. The Rev. Mr. Sprott, assisted by Archdeacon Jacob, of Wanganui, officiated at the ceremony, and Dr. Fyft'e, a friend of the bridegroom; presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a very simple but beautifully made frock of ivory satin vailed with ninon, the bodice being draped with Brussels lace. Over a juliet cap of the same lace with a border of orange blossoms she wore a tulle veil, and carried a beautiful sheaf of St. Joseph lilies. Her gift from the bridegroom was a diamond and pearl petulant ■on. a platinum chain There were four elder bridesmaids attending her—Miss' Greta Ewen (the chief), Miss' Hilda Miles, 'Miss L. Lyons., from Palmerston North, .■and Miss Lilian Holdsworth, from Dunedin. They all wore semi-Empire frocks of delicate shell pink satin, with wide bands on the bodice of floral ribbon veiled with chiffon ■ and large black velvet hats with.fur and steel embroideries. Their very lovely shower bouquets were of pink carnations and autumn foliage tied'with pink ribbon and tulle streamers, and they wore the gifts of the bridegroom —psridot and pearl pendants on gold chains. There were also three litlie maids of honour—Jean Huntley Elliott, Ailsa Nelson, and Nancy Nicol-all.in the daintiest frocks of white lace and. embroidery, satin sashes with' lace frilled ends, and pretty little lace bonnets edged with tiny roses, and ti«l with pink ribbon., They carried quaint little old-fashioned posies of pink (lowers. Mr. Stephens attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr. . A rchio Denuistou was groomsman. •Mrs.'Kennedy, the bride's mother, was in address of dull blue satin veiled with black Tosea net. and panelled with beau-, tiful embroideries, softened with black

dnffon. With this sho wore a blue velvet toquo with embroidered bands, and a cluster of large blue silk berries. Her bouquet was of ' two shades of pink heather, tied with pink satin ribbon. As the bridal party left the church (Dr. Fyffe playing the "Wedding March" meanwhile) Mrs. MlEwan's little boy presented the bride with a silver horse-shoe, to which wero fastened snowdrops and white ncather. After the ceremony a reception was held in•'Dγ.-and Mrs. Findlay's home in Boulcott Street, lent for the occasion. Here there were lovely floral decorations, even the stags' heads in the hall bein." atiorned with white chrysanthemums, while under a large floral bell at tho iW. of the staircase with. the bridesmaids grouped behind them, the bride and bridegroom received the congratulations ol their friends. In the dining-room, where toasts were proposed and speeches made, quantities of pink dahlias and cosmcas were effectively arranged, the table looking most artistic with shaded cerise cactus dahlias in silver vases, and with silver braid bordering the table. Long trails and knots of ribbon of the same shad e as - the bll | jas n , s() ad( , ed qq while overhead « ils suspended from the ga-wher a silver T shoe. Tea and ices •vons served in Ui.. morning room

: .Among the wending guests were Mrs (mother of Mr. W. A. Kennedy wearing a handsome dress of grev brocade; Miss Kennedy (his sister), "brown silk, with a brown hat-and furs; Mi«s vennod.y, in sage cen s i[ k with a black s..tm with bands of black and a black hat; Mrs. 1. Kennedy (Gisborne), black and white striped costume and a black hat; Mrs. Williams (Dunedin), black satin with white spots and a large black velvet hat; Mrs. Leslie Reynolds grey costume and a grev velvet, toque with a white wing; Miss Reynolds, amethyst costume, braided, and an amethyst hat to match; Miss L. Reynolds, cream silk frock and white uat; Mrs. Webster (Dunedin), elephant grey frock with touches of green, anil'a grey toque to match; Mrs. Ewen, grey dress, grey chiffon scarf, and a becoming grey hat; Mrs. Webster, brown costume and velvet toque with white ospieys and furs; Mrs. C. F. -Vallance, mauve coat and skirt and isrgo mauve velvet hat; Mrs. Fitchett, coronation blue chiffon velvet gown,- trimmed with blacksatin, and a black toque with blue osprey plumes; Mrs.-Birkctt, blue pastel gown and hat with touches of blue and ostrich plumes; Mrs. Sinclair (Dunedin), white ciepe do chine, black velvet hat with white ostrich plumes; Mrs. Field, black and white gown and black and white hat; Miss Simpson, navy blue costume and large black hat; Mrs. Nelson, white crepe de chine and largo blue hat; Mrs. Hayward (Hutt), blue silk dress with t...'aroiileries nnd a largo black hat with black plumes and touches of blue; Miss Hayward, mole-coloured silk dress and largo velvet hat to match; Mrs Harbottle', grey corduroy velvet dress with cream net yoke and velvet toquo to match; Mrs. Miles, blue silk, veiled with black floral chiffon, and a black velvet toeine; Miss Tolhurst, cream silk dross and large black hat with cream lace bows; Mrs. A. Young, bhio costume and large hat , with black ostrich plumes; Miss Rita Simpson, grey silk dress with cream yoke edged with embroidery worked with" pink, and large grey hat with pink choux; Mrs. T. Ward, grey braided coat and skirt and toque with white, wings and cerise velvet; Mrs. Prouse, brown costnmc and brown hat with brown plumes; Mrs. King, dove grey frock with cream not yoke, black velvet stole, and largo black hat lined with blue; Miss Coatcs, violet costume and black hat with plumes; Miss Macandrew, dark grey costume and white toquo with shaded plumes; Mrs. Corliss, navy blue costume braided with black and. a navy blue toquo to match; Mrs. F. Moore (Wanganui), black velvet gown with point laco and a black toque and furs; Sirs. Bucholz, blue frock and black velvet hat with bins ostrich plumes; Mrs. Fulton, royal blue charinouso satin veiled with black chiffon, and largo black hat; Miss Fultfin, cream dross with embroidered trimming nnd black and white hat; Mrs. Gray, dull green silk with tunic overdress of black ninon and black hat with plumes; Mrs. Dean, grry dress with cream net ve=t and large black hat; Miss Dean, saxe blue silk frock and black silk toque.

The bride's poing-aivay costume was of navy blue, braided wi£h black, ovsr which (as they were motoring) she wore a beautiful loiift fur coat (our- of ),er presents) rind ft velvet toque with fur and steel Every steamer in port, nntl the Union Steam Ship Company's offices and buildings, wero cay with nuntini; to dn fitting honour to the occasion. The bridal bnunu«is worn tho work of Miss Murray, florist.

Wedding at Tokomaru, • On Wednesday, at the residence of her parents, "Burubrae," Tokomaru, Miss Catherine Fletcher J3oyd, oldest daughter of Mr. Ihomas Boyd, was married to Sir. Richard Dawson, son. of Sir. Bichard JJawson, of Castlo. Dawson, County Derry Ireland. The Rev. .1. A. M'Kenzio was the officiating minister. The bride wore a very becoming gown of cream silktrimmed with all-over laee and opaltinteil ornaments, and a lace veil with: a wreath of orange- blossoms. She was given away by her father, and was attended by Jliss Maggie Parr and Miss Agnes Boyd (sister of the bride), who wore cream voile ilvesses, and black hats relieved with pink flowers and lace. The ■yido and her maids carried beautiful shower bouquets. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. J: Ella as best man, and Mr. 1. Parr as groomsman. The ceremony was commenced by the singing of r,l?r ,?■ hymn ' aml eude<l with the Wedding March," played by Mrs Brown—an old and respected friend of the family. The- service took place in the drawing-room, after which the guests (numbering over eighty) sat down to the wedding breakfast in the dining-room A large number of valuable and useful presents were received from friends in tins and in-other districts, these ineluding a writing-case from the teachers and scholars.of the Presbyterian Sunday School, of. which the bride has been organist and secretary for a number of years. ■

Wedding at Ashhurst. On Wednesday, Miss Fanny Bauckham, youngest, (laughter of Mr. D. Bauckham, tfashhiirst, was married to Mr. William AVhitton, of Poxton. The bride wore a pretty cream frock, trimmed with silk embroidery and lace, and she was attended by Miss 'S. Halfin, of Palmerston North. Mr. Fred. Bauckhara, of Wanganui, was best man. After the ceremony a number of guests were entertained at the residence of the bride's parents, when Mr. and Mrs. Whitton were the recipients of many good wishes and congratulations. Lady Hall-Jones "Ai Home." Lady Hall-Jones, whose daughter, Mrs. Christie, sailed by the Eotorua two days later on her return to AVelliugton gave" afarewell "At home" for her on March IG. Among the mony guests present at 61 Redcliffe_ Gardens, were Lady Reid, wife of the High Commissioner for Australia, in a beautiful gown of green corduroy velvet, and a large black hat, trimmed with cerise flowers; Miss Reid, in navy blue hat and dress. Lady Robinson, wife of tho .Agent-General for Queensland, in saxe blue satin coat and skirt, and white toque straw hat turned back with black velvet; Mrs. F. T. Boys, of Dunedin, sister of Lady Ward, in pale grey satin crep?, trimmed with rich grey insertion and black silk, large black hat and black boa; Mrs. T. E. D'onne, in mole-coloured cloth braided costume and felt hat to match, with a sealskin jacket and muff; Mrs. Simpson, in a pale grey ■ coat and skirt, trimmed with pale blue; Lady Solomon, wife of the High Commissioner for South Africa, •in a black costume and black hat; Mrs. M. Myers (Wellington), in a grey 'costume and black hat with saxe blue feather; Mrs. Davis, in pale grey costume and large black hat, trimmed with bunches of small red and blue flowers, grey squirrel furs; Miss Queenie Hayes. Lady Hall-Jones's nioce, in a peacock .blue coat and'skirt, and peacock straw, hat; Mrs. Echeverria, wife of the Chilian Consul, in a navy blue.costume and large black hat; Mrs'. Peakearid Miss Burt (of D'uuEdin), Mrs. Poaton (Wellington); Mrs. Hayes (Auckland),' Sara. T.ady Samuel, Mrs. Allen Hushes, Mrs. Fabin Were. Mr. Alec. Myers (Wellington), Mr. G. B. Donne (Dunedin and So;uth- : . Africa), Messrs Simnson (2), Co'lonel'-ind Mrs.'Marsh, Lady Primrose, and oili'*! - *. Irady "-ill-Jones received-her guests.in. a of Mack charmeu?". ■ trimmed with black lace.- Mrs. Christif ] wore a ' n.nvy blue cwhirne. -Mi?s HallJ.i.nes old rose sjlV,. with vest. and. collar. nf cream, Miss TTattic Hall-Jones, blaok silk, and Miss F. Hall-Jones,, very, pale ;;ro.v braided eolienne. , Sister . Isabel. Sister Isabel Sinclair writes to say that she is still very happy in her work in Brisbane, and, unlike most newcomers, has not felt the excessive heat' overmuch, although at the time of writing, sho is sjla'd to : soy that tho cooler weather has sat in. Dengue fever has been,prevalent lately, and has carried off.many able andrespected men. Queensland isfull of interest to • a New Zealander. There are so many things that orjo can make a study, of—the. birds' and .butterflies, for instance, are-wonderfully-beautiful; the flowering shrubs are numerous. The fruit markets alone are an education, and the quantity of different kinds of fruit which comes daily to the markets makes a splendid show. Easter week has just bcon celebrated, and. Sister Isabel has never seen more people attend the services of- that season anywhere than in ■ Brisbane.' Besides the morning services, there was a lantern service on "The Story of the Cross" held on Good Friday evening in the Central Methodist Mission. It was conducted by the Rev. G. E. Rowe, and nearly 1500 people found admission by silver coin. •

The annual meeting of tho Victoria League is to tie hold in the Sydney Street Schoolroom on Monday evening, beginning at eight o'clock. During the course of tho proceedings an oM'h'vii'vy n' , upon tho subject of compulsory training is to be given .by one 01 the officers of tho Defence Department— a subject that is of great interest to parents and guardians generally of boys. Tho results of tho essay competition in which children from public nnd private schools were competitors will be made known, and Mrs. Salmond will present tho prizes to tile fortunate winners. Altogether the meeting promises to .touch upon matters of considerable interest. Mr. and Mrs. AVm. Jennings, of Upper AVillis Street, left on a trip to England by the Kuapehu yesterday. Mrs. J. Perry, of Makuri, and Mrs. Coomb are visiting Wellington, and are staying at Miss Aukctoll's, on Tho Terrace. Miss Jameson left yesterday afternoon by the Victoria for Auckland, where she will be the guest of her aunt, Mrs, Harry Horton. A marriage has been arranged and, it is understood, ' will shortly take place in London, between Miss Rubi Jessie Seddoii, youngest daughter of the late Eight Hon. Ii; J. Seddon and Mrs. Seddon, and Staff Surgeon H. S. Woods, of H.M.S. Cambrian, Australian Station. Miss Sinclair (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs. Reading. The first of Hie series of fortnightly dances hold by Mis? Borlase in the Goring Street Hall took place on Wednesday evening, and was a very enjoyable affair. There were present, besides Miss Borlase the Misses Burnett (2), Xewbiggin, Hnybittle (2), Willierioss, A. Holmes, I. Jameson, Peat, King, Moss, Nathan, G. Forbes, Humphries. E. Holmes, Booth Seaton, and many others. Delightful music -was provided by Mr. Fleming. Miss Xewbiggin returned to her home in Hawko's Bay yesterday. Miss-Young (Queensland), honorary secretary of the South Seas Evangelical Mission, gave an interesting address upon mission work in the' Solomon Islands in tho Y.M.C.A. rooms, last evening. The dangers that have to be faced and tho difficulties to bo overcome wero placed before those present and the need for help and for further workers was emphasised. A meeting of tho New Zealand Ladies' Hockey Association was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening, Dr. Arnold Izanl occupying the chair. The report and balance-sheet were read and adopted, and a motion to reduce the committee from sevau to five was carried. Tho election of ofiicers was then dealt with, the following being appointed:—l'ntron, Lady Islington; president, Dr. Izard; secretary Miss'Mell'sop; treasurer, Miss M'Kcllar; committee. Misses ' Jl'Kollnr, Fulton. Murphy, Moore aud Evaus; auditor, Uv, Gedtlia;