SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1203, 11 August 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Johnsonville. A very protty wedding was celebrated in St. Columba's Church, Johnsonville, on Wednesday, when Miss Florence M. Dixon, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Dixou, of Ngahauranga, was married to Mr. A. Moore, also of Nga-. hauranga, the Rev. Mr. Ingle performing the ceremony, The bride wore a handsome dress of white chiffon velvet, trimmotl with pearl embroideries, and a veil and wreath of orango blossoms. She carried a sheaf of freesias aad snowdrops. There were four bridesmaids attending her, the two elder of whom (Miss Iris IMxon and Hiss W. Collett) both wot 6 frocks of white satin with overdresses of ninon bordered with silk fringe, and large black velvet hats trimmed with violets. Instead of bouquets, they carried muffs ornamented with quantities of violets, th» work of Miss Dyke, of Petone. The two small bridesmaids, Sfiss Olive Clapham (.nieco of tho bridegroom) and Miss Leone Wright, wore little heliotrope kimono'cloaks over cream silk frocks, and crinoline hats trimmed with violets and heliotrope ribbon. They carried pretty shower bouquets. The bridegroom was'attended by Mr. F. Mills,- of Johnsonville, as best man, and by Mr. P. Orr as groomsman. Tho bridegroom's present to the .bride was a set of black fox furs, and, to the bridesmaids, were given cameo rings.

After the ceremony a reception was held at Mrs. Moore's residence, whero the bride and bridegrcom received the congratulations of their friends. Mrs. Moore .wore a handsome black silk gown; Mrs. Dixon (the mother of the bride), was in black silk, arid a black hat with sequin trimming; Mrs. Wright (Petone), green crepe do chine, green hat with Oriental trimming; Mrs. ScHieriko (sister of the bride), green costume and black hat with white plnm«s; Mrs. Clapham, black silk, frock and black hat; Mrs. Dunbar Sloan, grey tweed costume., and blue hat; Mrs. L. Freeman, navy coat and , skirt and Hack , hat; Miss Peterson, green coat and skirt and black hat; Miss Matthews, cream costume and brown toque. In the evening a dance was held in Mrs. Orr's Hall at Johnsonville. The bride's goingaway costume was of grey tweed, and with it she wore a black velvet hat. ■~

Feilding Weddings. At the Presbyterian Church, Feilding, on Wednesday, the marriage was celebrated of Mr. D. W. Henderson, of Marton, to Miss Rose Stevenson, of Feilding (writes 'our Feilding correspondent). The Rev. G. Budd performed the ceremony. Tho bride who was given away by Mr. W. B. Benson, 'wore a white gown, with the customary veil arid'orange blossoms, and was attended by Miss M. J. Henderson as .bridesmaid. The wedding breakfast was held at tho Arcadia Hotel, after which Mr. and Mrs. Henderson took their departure. Their future home will be is Marton. ■ . ' Wedding at Masterton. An interesting marriage was celebrated in Masterton on Wednesday, -when Mr. Richmond Beetham, of Masterton, was married to Miss Hilda Margretta Hampton, daughter of the Rev. D. 0. Hampton, also of Masterton. The bride's ■ father was the officiating clergyman. After Many Yoars. On Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Jabez Chupnian celebrated the 63rd anniversary of their wedding at tho JiMiie of their youngest daughter, Mrs. George Petherick, of Ingsstre Street. The following members of their family'were present:—Messrs. John Chapman, J. Ward, and Albert Chapman; and Mr. ajid Mrs. W. Simmons (son-in-law and daughter), and a.nuaiber of grandchildren. Paper-Bag Cookery, ' The New Century Hall, in Kent Terrace, was packed to overflowing yesterday afternoon, wlien a demonstration of paperbag cooking was given by Miss Henshil(?ood for the Wellington Gas Company. Paper-bag cooking has undoubtedly created a. great amount of interest, but ' whether it is going to bo adopted permanently is somewhat of an open question c<ne cannot help thinking. For- moat, it is undoubtedly excellent, and, on all hands, one hears of various interesting experiments that have been made. In tho hall yesterday afternoon, tlioso in the front scats had undoubtedly the most commauiiiug view—the tarly birds mcet- ' ing with their duo rewards—but for thoso in the back, it was.a case of glimpsing what they could—somewhat meogra satisfaction, it must be said. Hiss Hunshilwood's bill of faro was very comprehensive, including, among other thiugs, fish, a roast of beef, a merit pie, jam tarts, epongo sandwich, stewed fruit, etc. Mauy questions wciu asked, and much ussfid information imparted, and, by the time that the demonstration came to an er.d, o very urdont enthusiasm for paper-bag cookery had been aroused. It would bo intercstiiij,' to know what tho various families that have bos:x experimented upon lately think of it all.

"The Magistrate." A number of "Wellington young people went out from town on Wednesday to see the opening perfoi-manco of tho Hutt Valley Amateur Dramatic Club in "The Ifagish-atc." Tho loading lady, Miss Vernor Johnson, wore a gown of pale primrose satin, with a tmuc of emerald green ninon, edged with silver socjuins, and iu the next act a cloak of primrose cloth, with black satin bands, and an Eiryptinn scarf. Miss Janie Kirk in tho 'first act ii'ore a Ion? green coat with seal furs, and a largo black Neapolitan hat with ospreys, and in the second a frock of lilac chaxmcus-o, veiled with ninon, caught in with violets on tho tern, and a white coat with largo revers and lining of palo blue chine silk. Miss Muriel Wardrop looked charming as the parlourmaid in her Mack dress and dainty white muslin apron, together with a cap, collar, and cuffs of whits lace-edged muslin. Miss Dorothy Brooks wore a pretty dress of n.ile blue cashmere de soif. with sleeves nnd neck opening over v'ht'fp lace, and a hrrp hat caught up in front with bows of silk.

A Presentation. On. Wednesday evening, at Mr. W. F. llealy's residence, at Brooklyn, Miss M. ry 3. Hamilton, whoso marriage to Mr. George Whincop is to toko place on Mon--1 day, was presented with a caw of cutlery by members of St. Mary of tho Angels'' Choir. The presentation was made by tho Kev. Vatlisr Venning, president, who eulogised the work done by Miss Hamilton since sho joined the choir. The distressing inconvenience of a cold in the head, and the great difficulty of proper respiration, tire at once rcmovediiy inhaling "Nnzol." A lew doses cure. • Price, Is. 6d.—Advt

"At Homo" at the Arts Club. Last evening a very enjoyable "at home" was held at tho Arts Club, a considerable number of members aud their friends being present. The "common room" hail been prettily decorated with folinge and wattle, and tables to tho number of twenty-three or four had been prepared for progressive euchre, the games being continued till close upon ten o'clock. During an interval Mr. J. Clark gave a humorous recitation, and Mr. Thornton also contributed towards the entertainment of those present. Tho euchre resulted in Mrs. Lynch winning the ladies' prize, and Dr. M'Arthur tho gentleman's. Miss Montgomery won the ladies' consolation prize, and Mr. Clark (junior) the gentleman's. Ono of the prizes was a sketch of tho club-tho work of Mr. Welchwhile tho others were paintings or sketches. Supper was served in the studio upstairs, the tables being very effectively arranged with wattle. Mrs. M'Villy and Mrs. J. Clark were the hostesses of the evening, the arrangements having been largely in their hands. Mrs. M'Villey wore a dross of veilow sarin, with. a tunic of mole-coloured ninon edged with fringe, and embroideries on the corsage. Mrs. Clark was in black satin, with overdress of black ninon and silver and cerisa embroidery on the todice. Among, those present. , were: Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. M'Eldowney, Mrs. Munro, the Misses Clark (3), Mrs. Gibbons, Mrs. and Miss Reading, Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. M'Arthur, Mrs. Poole, Miss Montgomery, Mrs. W. Smith, Mrs. Manoy, the Misses Van Staveren (3), Miss Olive Smith, Mrs. Yarrel, Miss Nash, Miss Winder, Mrs. Hislop, Miss Carter, Miss Welch, M;ss Ludwig, Miss Fleming, Mrs. Dickersop, Miss Williamson, Mrs. Wettinholl,. Mrs. W. Smith, and many others. Tho evening concluded with dancing. Pianos and Settlement. An idea of the manner in which settlement is progressing on tho Main Trunk railway line may be gained by tho statement to a Dominion representative that, since the beginning of the year, over 180 pianos have bean installed'into homes between Ohakune and Taumarunui. Xho bulk of the instruments were introduced from Wellington.

Answers to Correspondents. Horehonnd Beer. —After some research, tho nearest approach to horehound beer is tho following recipe:—Boil Joz. of •bruised-ginger and the same quantity of dried horehound in IJ' gallons of water for half an hour. Add about one pound of brown sugar, and boil-ten minutes more. Then strain and. bottle whilst hot, and it will be ready to drink wnen co.d. This recipe does not call it-self horehound beer, but "a good horehound drinlc. Perhaps one of our readers may be able to furnish you with a recipo in theje columns. ■V quiet wedding took place ■ at the Presbyterian Manse Feilding, on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr. Hugh A. laylor, of Cheltenham, was married to Mrs. U H. Gibson, of Feilding. . Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sellar (Masterton) aro- leaving this week on a visit to the ■north. Miss Mackay (Wellington) left for Auckland last- Saturday to stay with her sis-ter-in-law, Mrs, Mackay, formerly ot \\ ellington. . ■ ■ ~ The engagement is announced of Miss Eita Simpson, daughter of. Mr. and . Mrs. R. M. Simpson, "Wellington, to Mr. h. JN. Hobson, son of Mr. E.'B. Hobson, of Blackhsath, England. The .death occurred ot SI. Dominic's Priory, Dunedin, on Tuesday, of Mother Mary Vincent Wbitty. The deceased nun was' 79 years of age, and had been o9 years connected with the Church. Mrs. Bert. Koyle, who arrived from London a few weeks ago, left again for Home by tho Corinthic yesterday. TsaTe of work is to bo held in the "Girls' Friendly Society's Lodge in Vivian Street on. Saturday afterncon and evening in aw of tho Diocesan. Maori Mission.. Madame Mueller and her pupils are to supply a musical programme.