SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1151, 12 June 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Timaru, A quiet and very pretty wedding took place at Timaru, at St. Mary's Church, on Thursday afternoon, when Miss Lloyd Hassell was married to Mr. J. B. Martin, of Wellington, says the "Timaru Herald.' The bride, 'who was given away by her mother, looked very handsome in a wellcut navy coat and skirt, with a lovely Viennese point lace blouse, and a very becoming picture hat of shot green and blue silk with a narrow band of fur and kid flowers to match the silk. The \ en Archdeacon Harper performed the ceremony, and Mr. Charles Hassell was best man. The bridegroom's presents to the bride were a beautiful diamond ring and a diamond and emerald ring. All' Mrs. Hassell's old friends arrived at her house during the afternoon with good wishes and congratulations for the briclo and bridegroom, who left by motor for "W aimate, en route to Dunedin. Wedding at Rongotea. A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Simon and St. Judo's Church, Rongotea, on Wednesday last, when Miss Beatrice Isabel Sexton, fourth daughter of Mr. William Sexton, of "Hillside," Glen Oroua, was married to Mr. .Tames Eddy Hocking, son of Mr. James Ilocking, of "Una Una," Victoria, Australia. The Rev. 11. P. Wilson officiated at tho cero- ; mony, and Herr Bergcr presided at the organ. The bride wore a graceful whue silk gown with a court train and the : customary veil and orange blossoms. She was attended by the Misses Ida Sexton, Ivy G'ancll (cousin of the bride), and Miss Eiieen Cochrane (niece), as brides- ; maids, all three wearing white silk frocks and carrying beautiful shower bouquets. I\iss Vera Christoffenseii and Master Clifford Canell wore flower girl and page respectively. After tho ceremony, the guests were entertained at a wedding breakfast at the homo of the bride's parents, and later in tho day Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Hocking left en route for Australia, tho bride's travelling costume , being of navy blue with a large black hat.. Danco at Greytown. On 'Friday., evening a most enjoyable ' ball was given by a.number of. Greytown ladies in the Town Hall, and numbers of guests were present from all over the Valley. The largo room of tho hall had been very attractively- arranged with flags and foliage, and the stage converted into .a comfortably furnished drawingroom for the use of the chaperones. In .additifln to .it, a rest-room, decorated •with evergreens, pampas grass, and largo bowls of chrysanthemums, had been provided, and was greatly in demand. , The supper-room had also been decorated, and tho tables we're most artistfq looking, set cut.'as they were, with gallardias, autumn foliage, and low bowls of exquisite violets. The'iiiembers of the committee who were present were: Mrs. Hutton, wearing a handsome black satin dress; Mrs. Bey, black silk relieved with, lace; Mrs. M'Cracken, black satin chartneuso with gold embroideries j Mrs. Davies, black silk taffetas; Mrs. Diddams, black silk trimmed with lace; Miss Jackson, black net veiling black "satin; Miss E. AVyctt, black spangled tunic dress over white satin; "Airs. Drummond, black velvet; Mrs. Charters, vieux rose silk; Mrs. K. Ward Tate, black relieved with silver; Mrs. W. Tate, black with cream touches; Mrs. Marsh, pink satin frcck; Miss Diddams, piile blue channelise frock with handsome gold and blue trimming. Among the guests were Mrs. Hume, wearing a very handsome dress of black embroidered net over white satin, with touches of pink; Mrs. Prank Bunny, pale ' heliotrope ninon over blue silk; Mrs. Alan Balfour, Swiss embroidered robe; Mrs. Halse, black net over cream satin; Miss M'Cracken (debutante), dainty_ white dress trimmed with silver; Miss W. Kay (debutante), white chiilon Miss Coimack, cream charmeuse; Miss Sealey "(Sydney),' cream silk frock; Mrs. 11. Halse, tunic' dress of crcani liinon over charmeuse, with silver trimming; Miss 11. Diddams, pale green charmeuse; Miss Varnliam-(Wellington), cream charmeuso and lace; Miss.V. Halse, pale pink ninon over •charmeuse. with dewdrop trimming; Miss Booth, pale blue ninOn with oriental embroideries, veiling charmeuse;_ Miss G. Jtoydhouse, cream ninon with silver embroideries; Miss Cameron (Mnsterton), gold sequined tunic over white satin; Mrs. -Palmer (Peatherston),. pink satin ■ with pearl embroideries; Miss Drummond, cream ninon over silk; Miss Moncktou, tunic frock of green net over green silk; Miss Jackson (Mastcrton), semi-empire frock of moss green silk; Miss Marsh, gold sequined tunic over cream silk; Mrs. H. Perry (Masterton), yellow satin with gold embroidery; Mrs. Buchanan, black frock with steel embroideries; Miss Maunsell, whito silk trimmed with black; Mrs. Hume, black sequined tunic dress over white satin; Mrs. W. .Martin, black relieved with pale blue; Miss Davis, green charmeuse; Mrs. Moncrieff, amethyst silk; Miss Booth, pale blue Crystalline. There were also present; Dr. Palmer, Dr. Smytlie, and the Messrs. W C. Buchanan, Diddams, Charters, M'Cracken, C. Bidwill, Lionel Rhodes, Turner, D. Buchanan, Ividson, 11. Halse, Q. Hume, Alan Balfour, Bowen, Gawith, Smart, Dnvics; .Fenwick, Hatton, E. u. Ward, Tate, and many others. Tho death occfirred. last evening at tho residence of her son, Mr. -Havaie ..haw, of Mrs.' Ellen Shaw, relict of the late Mr. J. W. Shaw, formerly Deputy-Regis-trar of Deeds, Wellington. The deceased lady, who has'borne a Ion? and painful illness with wonderful fortitude, was an old resident of Wellington, having lived here for over 30 years. None who came in contact with her could fail to appreciate her kindly and gsnerous nature; her over-ready willingness to assist in any good cause, and her earnest and unselfish endeavour to. smooth the path of those in trouble or distress. Five children, two sons—Mr. Hardie Shaw, and Mr. T. L. Shaw, of Rangataua—and three daughters—the Misses A. E., M., and E. L. Shaw—survive her. — I

Miss Nelson, at present Sister in charge of the Children's Ward at the David Lewis Northern Hospital, Liverpool, and who has just been appointed matron of tho Knritane Harris Hospital, has had a very extensive experience with children. She gained her certificates alter a three years' course at the Children's Hospital, Sydney, anil she has been Sister in charge of the Children's Ward in her present hospital for two years. Miss Nelson has relatives in Dunedin, and has already been in tho Dominion on a visit. These facts caused her to apply recently for the position of matron to the Dunedin- Hospital, but the application arrived too Tho testimonials from doctors anil others connected with these hospitals speak in the highest terms of Miss Nelson's proficiency, capability, and tact. Mr. J. M. Wilson, of the Valuation Department, who lias recently been transferred .from Palmcrston North to Wellington, was, with Mrs. Wilson, tho guest of "honour at a largo gathering of residents from Palinerston and the surrounding districts on Friday evening, held for the purpose of bidding them farewell. As a token of the esteem in which both were held, Mr. W. T. Wood, on behalf of those present, asked their acceptance of a silver tea-set. While the William Anderson Dramatic Company was playing in Palmcrston North, a large "nt home" was given for Miss Beatrice Day by Mrs. Maurice Cohen, last Thursday afternoon. On tho return visit to Palmerstou, Miss Day will ho the guest of Mrs. Cohen during the brief time that the company plays there. Miss G. Webster, who has been paying visits to several friends- in Wellington, has returned to Dunedin. ■ Mrs. D. A. Aiken (Dunedin) is a visitor to AVellington, and is tho guest qx Mrs. J. D. Henry. Mr?. T. B. Taylor arrived in Wellington from the south on Saturday morning. '