SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1222, 2 September 1911, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Carterton. On Wednesday, at Carterton, Miss Adelaide Annie Hudson, second daughter of Mr. E. Cicorgo Hudson, of Melbourne, was married to Mr. Dean Banian Wallis, fifth sou of Mr. A. R. .Wallis, of Carterton. Tho brido wore a pretty frock of whito embroidered muslin, and a becoming hat, and was attended by Miss Margaret Wallis as bridesmaid, wearing a blue radiauta frock and black and white hat. Mr. Edward Wallis was tho best man. Dance in tho Sydney Street Mall. A most enjoyablo dance, held in connection with Miss Borlasc's dancing classes, took place iu the Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening. A committee, consisting of the Misses Peat, Mackenzie, Osborne-Gibbes, and Messrs. Holmes and Davis, had charge of the arrangements, and were most assiduous in attending to tho pleasure of these present. There were many dancers present, and with an excellent iloor and plenty of partners tho evening could not fail to be a success. Tho stage had been comfortably furnished for those who did not care to dance, and decorated with palms and foliage. Spring (lowers decorated the supper tables, and supper was provided by J. Godber. Miss Borlase received in a black velvet dress trimmed with lace, and a beaten silver scarf. There were- also present; Mrs. Bridge, wearing black satin and lace; Mrs. Hamilton, a heliotrope frock with touches of violet; Mrs. Seaton, black silk with lace; Mrs. Peat, black satin with yoke of Maltese lace; Mrs. Jameson, blade satin; Mrs. Cleghorn, black silk; Mrs. Osborne-Gibbes, black satin. Among (he dancers wcro Miss N. Osborne-Gibbes, wearing a blue satin frock trimmed with silver insertion; Miss Peat, lemon-coloured silk with bodice trimmed with white lace, and a cluster of crimson roses; Miss L. Mackenzie, black velvet ; Miss D. Cleghorn, whito striped niuon veiling white satin and a cluster of'scarlet roses 011 tho corsage; Miss D. Wilson, blue satin, trimmed with fisher net and embroidery; Miss Jamieson, tunic frock of whito silk, trimmed with black lace; Jliss'Hamilton, princess frock of brown silk; Miss Bnick, pink satin with tunic of niuon and bodice trimmed with silver embroidery; Miss Doris Marks, tangerine satin with tunic frock of heliotrope ninon; Miss Roberts, white satin with ninon overdress and silver insertion; Miss Sliirtclifl'e, blue ninon frock; Miss Seaton, faintest pink ninon frock-with embroidery of the samo colour; Jliss Margoliouth (Napier), brown silk, with aluminium-embroidery on the bodice; Jliss Doris Webb, white satin with tunic overdress and fringe; Miss Mattie Putnam, blue satin with silver embroideries; Miss Rnlh Putnam. _white satin with ninon overdress; Miss Wright, whito silk with overdress of fisher net; Miss Geddis, green ninon over whito satin; Miss Batten, whito satin; Miss Robertson, white satin with ninon overdress and touches of blue; Miss Moss, blue frock; Jliss E. West, emerald satin with ninon overdress; Miss D. Chilman, pale blue silk; Jf.iss Eileen Holmes, pale blue silk with silver embroidery and lace; Miss Humphries, tunic frock of cream embroidered ninon; Jliss S. Barraud, lemon-coloured silk with tunic of ninon edged with blue; Miss Nathan, funic frock of pink ninon; Miss T. Brandon, pink satin frock; Miss Montgomerie, white satin trimmed with brown fur; Miss Geddis, a pink frock; Miss Marchant, heliotrope satin veiled with ninon. Coronation Bazaar. The Ladies' Auxiliary' of tho Y.M.C.A, have been preparing for the past year in order to hold the Coronation Bazaar, which is advertised for next week. Ilcr Excellency Lsdy Islington has generously consented to open the bazaar on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Tho handsome reception hall will Ik> arranged to accommodate stalls for plain and fancy work, !>prons, handkerchiefs, and linen, flowers, books, produce, and sweets. Jliss Ycumans is arranging a series of tableaux for each evening. Afternoon tea and supper will bo provided, and the Wesley Orchestra will be present. The-proceeds are to go towards tho general funds of the association. A pleasant ladies' "gift" afternoon was held at the Y.M.C.A. 011 Wednesday afternoon, when Jlesdamcs Kelly and Redstone and Jliss Allan entertained a. number of friends, with the abject of assisting in the furnishing of tho produco stall in connection with tho bazaar. Tho handsome reception hall was charmingly decorated, and a very pleasant hour was spent. Tho following ladies contributed to the programmo:—Mesdanifs Easson and Kendall, and tho Misses Copeland, Gribble, anil Harland. Jliss Tattlo won tho competition prize. Obituary. Tho death of Jfrs. Pearce, mother of Jlessrs. li. W. P. Pearce and Stanley G. Pearce, of E. Pearce 'and Co., Ltd., and of Jtrs. R. L. Evalt, of Colombo Street, Newtown, occurred at tho residence of Jlr. E. W. P. Pearce, Jtanly Terrace, on Thursday evening. A native of Jfelbourne. she crime to Auckland 50 years ago. For about 31 years she has been resident in Wellington. .o'ir the last eighteen months she has been ailing, but death was the direct result of an illness which overtook her three weeks ago. The lato Mrs. Pearce was a widow, her husband, who in his day took an active part in business affairs in Wellington, having predeceased her while on a trip to tho Old Country, about seven years ago. Jliss Rene Querco left for Cliristchurch last evening, in connection,with her benefit concert, which takes place iu that city 011 September 20. Miss Querco recently made an impression in Cliristchurch with lier playing, Dr. llarriss, of tho Sheffield Choir, being specially pronounced in his praise of lur ability, and it is owing to his efforts that a committee was formed to give benefit concerts in Cliristchurch, Wellington, and Auckland, to raise sullicient funds to send Jliss Querco to study under Madame Carrcno in Berlin. The Cliristchurch Orchestral Society, Mrs. Gower Burns, and Jlr. ■ Parciuhar Young havo volunteered to assist. The Wellington concert, which is under viceregal patronage, takes place at the Opera Houso 011 October 2. Tho annual dance of tho Oriental Football Club takes place in the Sydney Street Schoolroom on Thursday, September 7. Tho committee is formed by Jtrs. Jl'Coll, the Misses Gardiner, ITiginbotham (2), Nathan, Hill, Jl'Gregor. l'liilp, Strickland, Dunn. Jlessrs. Nimmo, Roberts, llornig, Jl'Leod, Perry. Jl'Kcown (2), Ritchie. PHdeaux, O'Brien, Stubbs, Jlurdoch, and A. Cameron. The concert and "social" in connection with (ho Arts Club, which was to havo been held in the Academy Building 011 Monday evening, baa been postponed.

.Miss Anderson Hughes, who has been lecturing the week, is an enthusiastic ' u.C.T.if. worker, and spoke on their behalf on Tuesday in the rooms. Constable Street. On Thursday, Mrs. Pearson, Islam! Bay, held a drawing-room mcotiii;;, when Jliss Hughes again spoke, and .sixteen ladies joined the kcal unions. The looms were nicely decorated willi spring (lowers, and a dainty afternoon tea was served, Hiss Pearson and 'Jliss .Miller assisting Jlr«. Pearson to dispells® hospitality. Miss Phillips, of Cliristchurch, is staying at tlio Royal Oak. Miss Didsbury lias returned from a trip to Nolsou. Mrs. Harding, accompanied by Jlisa Janie Kirk, left 011 Eriday for Hastings, where they will spend a short holiday. Miss M'Kenzic, daughter of Lady Jl'Ken. zip, has returned by the Jloana from a visit to Melbourne and 'Sydney, and is staying with her sister, Sirs. M. IJ.1 J . Cameron, Khandallah. On Monday evening next, at 8 p.m., the Women's .Social and I'olitical League are entertaining Sir Joseph and Lady Ward and Sir John and Lady Findlny at a reception and social to bo held in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall. A large attendance is expected and tWo who arc anxious to be present and have not yet got tickets should do to without delay. Mrs. Miles is giving a dance.on September 20. 'Miss Robirion (Nelson) left for Sydney | yesterday. Several of the friends of Miss Beatrice Day were down at the wharf yesterday to say farewell before slio left for Sydney. Tlje Hon. C. Louisson and Mrs. Louisson left yesterday.by the Manuka fur Sydney. ' Mrs. and Miss Didsbury leave to-day on a visit to Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Lance Georgo left by tho Manuka yesterday ou a holiday (rip to Sydney and Melbourne. As announced elsewhere in tills issue Mrs. Don, from Dunedin, is to speak in the Central Mission Hall this evening. Mrs. Don is nil experienced platform speaker. Tho little party of golfers belonging to the Miramar Club, who went over to Nelson about a week ago to play against Nelson golfers, returned to Wellington yesterday, after having spout a delightful timo while over there. Among tho party wpre: Mrs. Frceth, -Mrs. Holmes, Sirs. Watkins,' the MiSses Didsbury, Marks, Gray, Seed (2), Gavin, and Doughty. Mrs,' Don, from Dunedin, will spoak on behalf of the W.C.T.U. work in the Central Jlisison Hall, Herbert Street, at 7.30 p.m. to-day. A special invitation is extended to young people.