SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1233, 15 September 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

New Zealand-Canadian Wedding. An interesting wedding took place on August 2 in St. James's Church, Piccadilly, when Mr. Duncan Elliott Alves, son of tho late Mr. John Aires, of South Yarra, Melbourne, and Dnnedin, New Zealand, was married to Miss Hazel Olive Wilson, youngost daughter of the late Mr. James Wilson, of Montreal, Canada, and of Mrs. Wilson. Only relatives and a few friends were invited to bo present at the ceremony, as the bridegroom's family 13 in mourning. The Rev. G. A. Elson officiated. When the ceremony was over the Earl of Kinnoull playea a beautiful wedding hymn, tho setting being his own, whilst tho words were by the Countess of Kinnoull. A quiet breakfast was held at the Carlton Hotel before the bride and bridogrnom left by motor-car for the' English Lakes. A Socinl Gathering. A successful. social gathering was held in the Wellington Hall on Tuesday evening by St. Mary's (Ladies') Branch No. >1 of the H.A.C.B. Society in hononr of Sister A. Grant, who has relinquished office after fifteen years' service as treasurer, and also in honour of Sister 31. Robinson, tho first president of tho branch. Among t'he visitors present' were tho Rev. Father Venning '(chaplain), the Rev. Father llickson, Mr. O'Shmighncssy, P. P. Christchurch Branch, Mr. .7.. W. CaJlaghan, district deputy, Mrs. .J. C. Donovan, and Mrs. J. M. Davies, both past "presidents of tho branch, also a number of members from the llutt'. Potone, City, Newtown, and Thorndon branches. During. tho evening Sister Grant was presented wit'h an enlarged photographic group of the officers as a token of esteem and appreciation for her services. _Various items were given by Misses Simon, ; ,,M'Lo,ugh]in,.. Garth, E.. O'Brien, and Stcsslrs.'jG.-Hill, Sullivan, Delahnnty. Andrews, Bishop, C. J. M'Erlean, Craig, /and Jfeni®. had been, sojv-- ' ed, dancing -was- entered into wit'li great zest, and tho evening was brought to a close, by the singing of "Auld Lang %ne" and "For. They are Jolly Good Fellows." Girls for New Zealand. For New Zealand a special protected party of emigrants under an experienced matron is announced to sail for Wellington, Napier, Christchurch, and Auckland in tho s.s. Corinthie on October 12 (says "The Queen"). Advanced passages are sent over through correspondents of tho 8.W.E.A., so .that "whilst tho women can make free arrangements for service, they are sure to ba applied for only by mistresses who will, take a kind .interest in them, and the secretary finds another employer if the first arrangement .turns out to bs> a,misfit." Only thore, it is noted, who have landed as friendless strangers can appreciate the value of having a committee to receive and house them and care, for their future. A barth (in closed cabin) oosts XI 14s. 6d. at Government reduced rates, and tho association admits any suitable persons to join their protected parties. Daneo in tho Sydney Street Schoolroom. _ A dance, arranged by a committee consisting of Messrs. R. Witherford, K. Kirkcaldie, 0. Pro use, B. Brown, W. J. Atkinson, D. Cook, M. Litchfield, J. Flower, R. 0. Chesney, and S. J. Nathan, as a return to the llutt Cinderella dances, tcok place in the Sydney Street Schoolroom last evening and was a very enjoyable affair. Delightful music we.s supplied, and the llooir was not too crowded for. dancing— sometimes the case in this hall. Among "those present were Mrs. Bridge, wearing black satin, relieved with white; Miss O'Keefe, black velvet with transparent yoke of cream lace; Miss Parsons, heliotrope frock j Miss Lever, pale pink satin with silver fringe; Miss Stuart-Forbes, black net over saxe bluo silk; Mrs. Dixon, white satin with ninon overdress; Miss Jones, white satin with silver embroideries; Miss D. Marks, amber satin veiled with heliotrope ninon; Miss Barlaud, lemon silk with ninon overdress, bordered with blue; Miss Bodmin, vieux rose frock; Miss K. Kirkcaldie, striped floral ninon over white satin; Miss Slillais, silver tissue over satin-and shaded pink roses 011 tho bodice; Miss Ina Brandon, pink silk veiled with mole ninon; Miss Alljioirt, white satin frock; Miss L. Bridge.pink charmeuso veiled with ninon; Miss Kirkcaldie, embroidered vieux rosa frock; .Mrs. Rose, green eharmeuse veiled with brown ninon; Miss Humphries, white embroidered ninon; Miss West! white satin veiled with ninon; lliss Rathbone, white satin with oil overdress of cmbroidered ninon; Miss Elaine. West, emernld ninon and gold embroidery; Miss D. Chilman, white . ninon with . silver embroidery; Miss Rixstraw, black ninon and laco over white satin with touches of ccirisn; Miss Wylie, blue satin with ninon overdress; Miss D. Wilson, white satin; Miss Wilson, pale blue frock; Miss Welch, black silk frock; Miss Hayward, white ratin with silver embroidered overdress; Miss Wilberfoss. emerald green frock; Miss Jameson, cream eharmeuse; Miss G. Stuart-Forbes, cream figured ninon frcck; Miss Malcolmson, blue silk with tunic of ninon and gold embroidorios. Ladies will bo interested to noto that Mrs. Rolleston has just received fro' m England a very large assortment of Hair Goods, made of the best quality English hair, including switches suitablo for hair dressing in the newest styles which each purchaser will bo taught .gratis. Goods sold at English prices, 256 Lambton Quay opp. Tho Economic.* THE,ARTS OF THE HAIRDRESSER. The artistic and effective Coiffeur triumphs, including transformations, toupees, switches, curls, etc., on view at Miss M'Gee's Toilet Salon, 1 Willis Street, arc tho result of long study ami experience. These aids to beauty and fashion are constructed of finest first quality hair, and can ho arranged in half a dozen different styles to harmonise with the features of (110 wearer. All diseases of the scalp skilfully treated. Advieo gratis.—Advt.

Tho Victoria League Over-Seas Competitions. Word has been received by Mrs. Chatfinld, tho secretary of tho local branch of tho Victoria League, that, in connection with tho Victoria League competitions, four Wellington girls havo been so fortunate as t'o seenro prizes in the overseas section, which included competitors from South Africa, Canada, .Australia, and New Zealand. Prizes were offered for tho best poem on tho Coronation, and a cartoon upon Britain receiving the overseas delegates. For the poem t'he prize-winners wero Miss Valeric Corliss, 1; Miss Pearl Hamilton, 2; and Miss Elinor Rutherford, 3. l'or the cartoon Miss Isabel Field won tho first prize. Miss Corliss and Miss llamilton arc both members of the "Our Girls' Brahch" of tho Victoria League, and Miss Elinor Eatherford and Miss Isacbl Field are pupils attending the Chilton House School. Mr. Hallam, tho secretary, writing from England, states that tho work was remarkably good, and that a Tory large numbtr of entries had been sent in. • Tho poems will be printed in tho August and September numbers of the Victoria Loagne Journal and the cartoon will appear in the October issue. Our Wellington girls are to be congratulated upon having done so exceedingly well in these competitions. Appreciation. Last evening, at the conclusion of the second act of "Mrs. Motherley's Luck" a pleasant little ceremony took place behind the wings, when Miss Richmond was presented with a very beautiful bouquet of freesias, maidenhair fern, and white narcissi by Mr. S. S. Baldwin, on behalf of tho company. In the speech that accompanied tho gift, Mr. Baldwin referred to the work that had been done by Miss Richmond in connection with tho kindergartens and of tho value of that work. Miss Richmond thanked them all exceedingly for their kindftoss, both in regard to the gift and for the valuable help which all had given in the work of staging the play. 'Slie afterwards entertained tho entire company at supper at God : ber's. On Wednesday evening Miss Campbell. was also presented with a bouquet from the children and ail whom she had coached for the various dances. Items From Otaki. Says out Otaki correspondent: Ono of the events of the seaion—the Ladies' Hockey Club ball—took place here on Wednesday night, when there was a'very large attendance. The decorations wero pretty, the floor good, and the music and supper arrangements all that could be desired. Miss Hurley acted as secretary and generally the function was well managed. During t'ho evening the majority of the members of the tfam were presented with mementoes, while Mr. Cook, who assists tho club by marking lines, etc., was nlso tho recipient of a presentation. Mr. Stevens congratulated the club on it's success, and wished them continued success. Mr. J. T. 11. Carter, an erstwhile resident of Otaki, was married at Greytown on Tuesday to Miss Ethel Andrews, nieeo of Mr. J. Cootes, of this town. The wedding was a pretty one, and the coupleboth highly popular—were tho recipients of many handsomo presents and congratulatory telegrams. -The future home of tho brido and bridegroom will be Greytown. Mrs. H. Marshall, Mrs. Edgar Holmwood, and Miss liriggs wero for Australia by. the Manuka yesterday, with ,Mr. Brigirs accompanying. Mrs. Marshall is meeting'her husband'in Melbourne on his return'from Bisley. Madame Boeufve:is leaving, this week for Auckland and a trip. to tho South Sea Islands. ■ Mr. and Mrs. J. Casclberg (Masterton) are visiting Wellington. Miss Kitty Brown (Dannevirke) is to arrive in Wellington to-day and will stay with Mrs. Coull before leaving for Christchurch. ........