SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1191, 28 July 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Levin. A pretty wedding was celebrated 1 at Levin on \Vednesday, when Miss Florence Arnold was marrieu to Mr. James Rutherford, son of Mr. J. Rutherford, of Kaitau- j atu (South Island). There was a iargo 1 gathering of relatives and friends in the church, and the ceremony was performed ; ( by the Rev.'P. Jones, an old friend of tho i family. The bride woro a dark green I costume trimmed with lighter grten, and i a becoming dark toque. She was at- | tended by Miss Elsio Arnold, wearing a cream serge costume, braided, and a heliotrope hat, .and Miss Glover, in cream ' serge and a pale blue hat.- Both bride and bridesmaids carricd shower-bouquets, , the gifts of Mrs. Parker. The bridegroom was attonded by Mr. D. Anderson as best man, and Mr. W. Arnold as groomsman. The bride received from the bridegroom a gold pcadant set with pearls, ,and to tho bridesmaids were given gold brooches. A large number of friends wero entertained at a wedding L ukfast, and the customary toasts wero honoured. Mrs. Arnold, the mother of the bride, was wearing a black lace dress. Mrs. . Rutherford, the bridegroom's mother, was : in black satin; Mrs. Giovor (aunt of the ; bride), a grey dress trimmed with gold : embroideries. ; A Presentation, ' ' Yesterday afternoon a very pleasant lit-,. tie function took place at the homo of i Mrs. J. J. Curtis, of Murpby Street, when Miss Drake,, of Manakau, who is joining ■ tho nursing staff of the Wellington Hospital, was made the recipient of a presentation, as a token of the esteem in 1 which she is held. From Manakau ! Church friends, she received a silver- . backed brush and comb, and mirror, and. . from her Sunday scholars, a handsomely- ; bound Bible and prayer-book. Mrs. Cur- i tis made tho presentations in a pleasant little speech, to which Miss Drake replied. Tea was subsequently served by Mrs. Curtis tind her daughter Rita, the room being prettily decorated with jonquils and violets from Manakau. The Te Aro Sailing-Club Dance. The fifth annual daace of the Te Aro Sailing Club was held in St. Peter's Schoolroom last evening, and was a very enjoyable affair. A great deal of trouble had been taken with the decorations, and the main hall presented quite a brilliant ' appearance, the walls being nearly hidden with fla|s and branches of poach blossom, while quantities of Hags wei;& sus- . pended from the ceiling. Tho stage alsohad been closed in with screens, and across one side of it was hung a sail, symbolic of tho pastime of those who were the originators of the dance. Tho supper room was also decorated, and the tables were effectively arranged with lycopodium atid foliage. The ehaperoaes for the evening wero Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Hamill, and Mrs. Ward. Excellent music was provided by Mr. TimmTns. Tho committee' consisted of Messrs, S. M'Williams, D. Higgie, H. O'Neill, R. Ward, F. Cooke, G. Hamill, T. Pierard, L. M'Gregor, and M. Hamill, and the secretaries wero Messrs. J. L. Barnard and S. R. Mason. Opening of Parliament. Onco again the blinds of Parliament House are drawn, and, from tho north and from tho south, from the east, and from tho west, the members are gathered together to commence the work of the session, and, once more, the two Chambers will resound with the discussions of their occupants. Somehow or another the weather seldom smiles upon tho opening day—almost it might have a grievance against the. whole ceremony, so often has it been wet. After all, it is the one thin" that is beyond tho reach of all legislation, even by our enterprising lawgivers, so ' why the grudge ? Insido the building members were greeting ono another, and passing remarks as to the work of the coming session—a session that is evidently regarded as holding much explosive material in store for them. The last news received that afternoon of tho condition of Mr. T. E. Taylor was also spoken of, and great regret expressed for its seriousness. Upon arrival, her Excellency Eady Islington was met by the Hon. Mr. Camcross, presented with an artistic-looking bouquet fastened with violet ribbon, and conducted to her seat on the floor of the Chamber. She was accompanied by the Hon. Joan Dickson-Poyuder, Miss Staple-ton-Cotton, Mrs Guise, Miss Anson, and Miss Boyle. . Punctually at half-past two the strains of the National Anthem wero heard, and his Excellency tho Governor, accompanied by Captain 'Shannon, Captain M'Dougall, and Mr. Guise, entered, and took bis seat in the Speaker's chair. General Godley, with several officers, also made thfcr entrance, and took their stand on his Excellency's right-hand side. In response to tho message sent to tliom announcing the arrival of tho Governor, the "faithful Commons" made their appearance, quite filling tho lower part of the Chamber. It was quite a brilliant little scene, more so than has been the case for some time. The silver and navy blue of the uniform worn by his Excellency. and the scarlet and gold of the group just beside him, quite outvied all other colouring. The Speech was read, and tho happy results of the previous session's beneficent legislation were touched upon, and, once more, there seemed nothing else to be believed, but that New Zealand was indeed a happy and contented country. Some of tho forthcoming legislation was aiso outlined, but, likn the imherv. it was the least part ruado visible—or audible. There was not a very large gathering j of ladies on the floor of the House, nor was it so crowded upstairs in the gallery, ller Excellency, Lady Islington, was wearing a velvet" costume, over which was worn a nattier blue cloak, bordered wit.h black fur. and a large black hat with plumes, and a bandeau of silver, and bluo embroidery. The Hon. Joan DicksonI'oynder was in cream, with a wide, blue hat. Mrs. Guise woro an amethyst velvet costume with furs and a velvet toque with white wings; Miss Staploton-Cotton, a red coat and skirt, furs, and violet hat with a quill; Miss Boyle, a very dark, navy bluo costume, and black hat with an electric blue ostrich plume; Miss Anson. blue coat and skirt and black hat with violets; Lady Guinness, pale green frock with oriental embroidery and toque ivitih oriental bandenu; Miss Millar, grey costume, white furs, and black velvet hat with white plumes; Mrs. Carncross, grey costume, grey toque, and furs; Mrs. T. Mackenzie, grey costume and hat to

match; Mrs. E. M'Kenzie, Mrs. and Miss Buddo, the Misses I'owkls (2), Miss M'ivenzie. Thero were also present in the Chamber Mrs. Godiev, Mrs. Loughlian, Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. "W. H. Bailtio, Miss Fraser, Mrs. and Miss lline, Mrs. JV right, Mrs. ,r. P. and Miss Luke, Mrs. I'. M. U. Fisher, -Mrs. Field. Mrs. Corliss, Mrs. Gillon, and Mrs. Tai Te Tail (Masterton). Alter tho adjournment, Miss Millar was the hostess at- a tea given in the Cabinet room. There were present, Mrs. Camcross, Mrs. T. Mackenzie, and Miss Mackenzie, Mrs. R. M'Kenzie, Lady Guinness, Mrs. and Miss Buddo, the Misses Fowlds, Mrs. Laurenson, Miss Dive, Miss de Castro, and Miss Macandrew. Feilding Notes. _ On Saturday a team of golfers came •I v i. n , m to try conclusions with tho members of the Aorangi Club. J. lie weather was miserable, but a most enjoyable game was played, in spite of tho rain. Mrs. Montgomery gave afternoon toa. Among the players from Kimbolton were: Mesdames Beedie, M'Beth, Thompson, Henderson, Miss . Cross, Messrs. Baddeley, Henderson, Palmer, Vr.n t l r 1 sy '., Bloxam ' Astherey, Aikman, MBoth, Dr. Beedie; and the Feildrrf r \ v . ns re P re sented by Mesdames Harding, Moore, Misses Bruce, Prior, Hayb.ttle, Logie, Lewis, Miles, Banks, Prior, Goodkehere, Jackson, LUis Harding, Davcy, Chalmer. On Friday Mrs. Aylmer gave a delightful bridge party at her residence in Denbigh Street. Among the "guests were: wliHc m M-i f? n ' c !?y ton . Gillespie, ttillis, Miles, Lvans, Roberts, Horrocks, Gorton, Cot oriil, Atkinson, Montgomery, u Alluiri, Itemmgton-Jones, and Misses bpain—Miss* ir. iSpaiii proving the lucky winner. J Mr. and Mrs. A. Filzherbert are at present in Wellington. Mrs. C. Green (Xelson) is visiting Wellington and is staying at the Royal Onk. A very enjoyable social evening was spent by members of tho Unitarian Church and their friends on Wednesday evening, 'Mr. Baldwin presiding. A capita} Programme had been arranged by Miss iiardiiige-Maitby, thcoe contributing towards it being Mr. Church, Miss Laii xsenoow, Mr. Leo Buckeridge, Dr. Isaacs, Miss llardinge-Maltby, and little Miss Daphne Dryden. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley . Muir, of Gisboi'nc, are in town, and aro. staying at Aenilworth."