SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1235, 18 September 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Taihapo, A prefty wedding was celebrated at Taihape on Thursday, when.. Miss Alice (Queenie) Parkes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Parkes, of Taihape, was married to Mr. Ernest Box. The ceremony was performed by the Kev. H. T. Peat. The church had been decorated for the occasion by the friends of tlio bride, and a largo number of relatives and friends wero present during the service,, which was choral. The bride, who was given away b.v her ■ father, wore a frock of white chiffon taffetas trimmed with silk and insertion, and the usual wreath and veil. The bridesmaids, the Misses Editli and Ella Parkes. and Dorothy Box, all wore white silk frocks and becoming hats. Mr. P. Box (Wellington) was tlio best man, and Mr. G. W. M. Parkes groomsman. A reception was subsequently held at the home of the bride's parents, where the usual toasts were honoured.

Girl Peace Scouts. Dr. Purdy, Commissioner of the Tasmanian Section of tho Boy Scouts, takes a keen interest in the Girl Peace Scout scheme of training, and is hopeful of bringing about n scheme for the compulsory training of girls on tho lines of Colonel Cossgrove's book, "Peace Scouting for Girls." Ho is conducting classes now for women and girls over fourteen years, in first aid and personal hygiene, and hopes that a number of tho women will becomo Scout or guide mistresses. Mrs. Ilumo has a good troop going at I.indisfarne, but the campaign will not be commenced till Mrs. Dobson, the president of tho Ilobart Council, returns from Europe. Dr. Purdy is to represent Tasmania at the great Scout Conference to bo held shortly in Melbourne, and he will bring up the question of Girl Peace Scout training. The Pianoforte Recital in the Town Hall. It was possible the audienco that was present in the Town Hall 011 Saturday evening, when the second of the Leonard Borwick pianoforte recitals was given, was somewhat larger than that of tho previous evening, and probably had it been given in any other city than AVellington, however, such a thing could hardly happen. New Zealand is, indeed most fortunate in having visits paid her from ti'mo to time by the great stars of tho Old AVorld. and to havo had tho opportunity of hearing Leonard Borwick was one for which the deepest gratitudes, might bo felt. And so the audience appeared to think, judging from tho expressions of their appreciation. Lady Islington, with a party from Government House, and Miss Borwick, tho sister of the great pianist, were among thoso present.

A Children's Entertainment. A most enjoyable entertainment was given at AVesley Hall, Taranaki Street, on Thursday' last by tho children of the Tory Street Mission Sunday School. The programme consisted of action-songs, tableaux, etc., by the children, and items were also given by Misses Mueller, Evans, AVinks (Taranaki), Dix, and Messrs. Ivewsley, and Travel'si and Master O'Neill. The leading performances given by the children were the tableaux, particularly the "Children's Prayer" and "Rock of Ages." Tho "Three Old Maids of Lee" caused much amusement. The singing and acting of the children in "The Sylvian Shepherdess" and a vocal gavotte "In tho Garden" were very pleasing, and tho items were well received. Miss E. Chapman was the pianist for the-children, and Miss, Betty accompanist for tile singers. Tho entertainment was in aid of the Sunday School, and although tho evening was wet there was a good attendance. Tho.children' did full credit to the training of Miss GrifTen and Miss AVatterson, who have worked very hard to make the concert a success. An Experiment. A movement of considerable interest to social reformers is in course of being evolved at tho -Melbourne University, says an Australian writer. A committee of graduates and undergraduates, with Dr. John Anderson, lecturer in anatomy, as chairman, has been formed for the' purpose of bringing the educational. forces of tho university to bear in a beneficent way upon tho neglected and socially degenerato portions of the city. It is nropossd to acquire some suitablo building in one of the slum areas, within a convenient distance of tho university, such as can bo made into residential quarters. Here it is intended that a number of graduates shall go into residence, and, with the aid of a paid organising secretary, establish a social propaganda with a view, especially, of teaching Clio boys and young men of tho neighbourhood. Tho idea is not at all a novel one. It has long been in successful realisation at tho celebrated Toynbeo Hall, in Whitechapel, London, established as long ago as 1SS1; and at Oxford House, near Bethnal Green, a Church of England movement, founded in tho same year. Tho Cambridge House, at Battersea, founded in ISO 7, is on similar lines, as is also Mansfield House, at Canning Town. A practical slart will be made with the Melbourne settlement next April, provided the necessary means are available.

The engagement is announced in England of .Miss Ela Snow, eldest daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Snow, Papauui, C'hristchurch, who are on an extended visit to England, to Captain Harold Salkeld, of the 2nd Lancers, Indian Army. The marriage will tako place shortly, as Captain SalkeM has to join his regiment in India. Miss Bennett (Masterton) , has. been spending some days in town, the guest of Mrs. Drummond at Kilbiniie, and returns lo her home to-day. Mrs. Hosking, who has been spending some time in "Wellington, returned to Jlasterton last Thursday. Mrs. AY. Kebhell and Miss Ilia Kebbell have returned to Alfredton. Miss Cleghorn has accompanied them. Mr. and Mrs. I!. Beetham have returned to Masterton from a visit to Napier. Miss Cargill and Hiss Hayes left "Wellington on Saturday oil n visit to Nelson, whore they will be the guests of Jlrs. J. Hayes. 'Mrs. Armstrong (Wellington) is on a visit to Mastertou. Consult MISS JENKINS regarding llair, Scalp, and Skin Affections. She is thoroughly qualified to give tho best possiblo advice on these subjects, lieviva preparations sold only here; invaluable l'or complexion, and tho most perfect emollient for preserving tho skin uud complexion from tho trying changes of weather. Guaranteed absolutely noninjurious. Ilair dressing a speciality. Manicuring and Pedicuring. Miss Jenldns, Nathan's Buildings. Telephone IZU, —Atlyfc.