SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1269, 26 October 1911, Page 11

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding, at St. James's, Newtown. A quiet lrwldin; toik placo at St. James's Church, Newtown, on Tuesday, October Zi, tho Rev. Mr. Shircr officiating. Tho bridegroom was Mr. William Stuart M'Ciowan, and the bride Mrs. A. F. Nicholl, Into of Christchurch. The brido wor« her travelling costume of cream sorgo, with saxe bluo floral hat. She was given away by her mother, Mra. Y. M. Lloyd, of Christchurch. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. Cyril M'Gowan, of Palnicrston North, as host man. Amongst the guests vcre Mrs. John M'Ciowan and Mrs. Cyril M'Gowan, and Miss M'Gownn, Mrs. G. Hyslop (aunt of the bride), and Miss Joan Hyslop, I!«v. Mr. Shirer and Mrs. Shirer, Mrs. Dodwell, Mr. and Mrs. Gooder, Mr. and Mrs. Tait, Mr. C. Bradley, Miss Gracie and Master Eric and Barry Nicholi. The bride, who lived for many years in Christchurch, received the best wishes of a larjs circle of friends, both in Christchurch and in Wellington. Many handsome pre.vnts wore received, amongst them much beautiful silverware, includiag a tea service, dessert service, and silver vase from the. staff of the Public Trust Office. Mr. and Mrs. M'Gowan left by tho midday train for the north. Wedding at St. Pater's. Yesterday afterneoa at St. Peter' 3 Chureh, Mr. Clarence Obrce Evans, second son nf 5/r. T. E. Evans, sheep taxm,»r, of Martinboroufh, was morricd to Afiss HiM* Maude Hwgood, fourth daughter of Mt. Horace Hnrcourt Haxpood, and KTcnd-niece of tho late Admiral Sir William Hercourt, G.C.8., G.C.H. 'I'ho bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of cream choTmeuso satin, trimmed with honiton lace, tho gift of an aunt in England, and tho usual veil cad orange bkmrxim*. Her Ixiuquei was of cream roros and maidenhair fern. Th-sra wer-s four bridesmaids attending hor, tho Misses Ivy Evans, Edith Harfood, Elaino Bitosi (niece of the bride), and Louie Wood. Their frocks were of cream radiants, the two elder brido.imaicis wearing champagne-coloured silk hats, and the younger while hats, trimmed with forget-me-nots. Mr. J. Wing I (Mastorton) was best man, and Messrs. Herbert and Horaco liargood wero groomsmen. The bride's gift was a diamond ring and diamond and ruby pendant, and to the bridesmaids wero" given pearly pendants and gold curb bangles. The bridegroom Tccoivcd from the brids a gold-mounted walking stick. A reception was subsequently held at the home of tho bride's parents, Mrs. Hargood wearing a black silk dress. Tho bride's costume was of navy bluo and a mol«r bonnet. Dr. Karl Kumm's Visit, .A very. interesting and distinguished visitor passed through Wellington yesterday. This was Dr. Karl Knram, F.E.G.S., director of tho Sudan United Missions. Necessarily tho timo. at his disposal was very brief, with' much to occupy it. In the afternoon he wag tho guest of honour at a reception organised by tho Young Women's Christian Association, in tho Mayor's and Councillors' Rooms in tho IoH-n Hall Mr. J. G. W. Aitkcn presided, and brief welcoming speeches wero made by tho Rov. Dr. Gibb, Archdeacon Harper, and tho Rev. Mr. Kennedy Elliott, Dr. Kumm finally replying. Dr. Kumm has a delightful personality that fascinated his audience from the outset. Central Africa, and tho immenso wilderness «f the Sudan are still mysterious wildernesses to most of us, and Dr Kumm had much to tell that was full of vivid interest, of the. vast sultanates th.'., form these northern regions, the lingo walled cities, the tribe.? and their wars, and tho embracing ambition of the Mohammedans to gain all Africa for their own, were absorbing topics But, most delightful of all were the two folk tales which he told with delightful humour. They were too gcod to bs lost, and the first one, accountin- for white men and black, ww to the following effect.—

"Long, long ago, the Great Spirit was modelling figures in clay (African clay is dark brown in colour), and he fashioned two largo figures after tho human form, and threo smaller ones. Into thc=o he breathed life, and they becamo father, mother, and three sons. Ono day the boyi wnro playing, and one of them picked up a huge boulder and threw it at his brother, killing him instantly. Ihe Great Spirit camo by, jaw what .had b;en dons, and reached out to seino the murderer. Guilt and fright combined turned hira completely trhite-and that was our first whito ancestor. A bad beginning for tho whits race!" To do the story justice it needs Dr. Jvumm to relate it in perron. Dr. Kumm's groat object is to establish a chain of missions ttrctchins from the Ais-er to the Nile, and so to Christianise tns fiercs fighting races that inhabit these rt3 ?°"r ! ; To cio !, '°' c,ose U l' oll onc hundred and fifty missionaries are needed, and it is with the object of gaining something of that number that ho is visiting tho colonies. In speaking to a DoiimoNrepresentstivo upon the matter. Dr. Kumm stated that ho did not think that the. war in Tripoli would lead to tho rir-in; of ths Mohammedan forces. They were not y«t ready, and would not be ready for about ten years. Then—unless Christianity realised iti responsibilitiesthere would b* a mighty war. Dr. Kumm has spent two years in the Sudan, Ifarning the language and custtas of the Arabs, and has travelled freu one end of tho continent to the ether. Asked as to the present feeling between Briten and Boer in South Africa, Dr Kumm stated that the feeling of unity between 'the two peoples was growing st.-dily. Jfuch had been made of the fact by somopcoplo that Dutch was a compulsory subject in the school courses, but that was absolutely necessary. The children came from Dutch home's many of them, and had no other language, so that, unless the teacher could spoilDutch too, they could be taught nothing' Both langi.rges were taught in the schools, and English was not being superseded. In talking to some of the Boers who had fought in tho war against the Knglish, he found that all bitterness had gone, and, if the question were to come before them again, tltoy would, said Dr Kumm, fight for tho Union. It was the I'tiion for always now. and tho war had undoubtedly been a gaiu for Imperialism. IS&PEKIENCE V. DIPLOMAS. After fourteen years of solid rrork and study as a Hair, Face, and Skin Specialist, Miss Milsom can show numbers of living results, to prove tho efficacy of her methods and knowledge. She holds hundreds of testimonials from all over tho world. Diplomas count for little— exporienco counts for much. Her preparations find favour because they produco results. Miss Milsom diagnoses all cases, treats and teaches ladies and gentlemen their own home treatment, which is necessary to complete success. Hair restored to natural colour without injurious dyes. Delightful I'aco Alassage, Shampooing, Manicuring, Hair-dressing taught. Hnirwork of every description. Featherweight Natural Hair Tads, from ss. Electrolysis (permanent and painless, qualified under Madam Barclay, New \ork). Telephone 814. Miss Milsom (opp. Stew, art, Dawson's), Willis St., WolliJl^ton,•

Mrs. Ewort Anderson, who has been spending some weeks with Jtrs. A. Blair, "Blairlogic," Hopper Street, has returned to Mnsterlon. Miss Cargill, wh<j has befn living at Horeneath for some time, has como to live on the Terrace, and is staying at No. 221. Lady Williams was the gTtest of honour at a very enjoyable tea given by Mrs. Morris at her home in Hill Street. Mr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong (Dannevifkc) are in town. Mrs. Ronalds, who has been staying with Mrs. Bateson, has returned toChristchurch. Mr. and Mrs. A. Pryde, of Nireaha, Eketahuna, were passengers by tho uhrnaroa yesterday, TOturnins from a visit to England. Miis Dunlojp leaves for the south to- * Bight» end will be.away for a fortnigat. A very successful meeting of those organising tho entertainment to be giren shortly in aid of tho hospital funds was held at Mrs. Tewsley's residence yesterday afternoon, Miss Richmond occupying the chair. In addition to a large amount of business matters being satisfactorily dealt with, an exocutivo committee was formed, consisting of sis members. Those present at the meeting were: Lady Uibbcs, Mrs. Fitchctt, Mrs. Hoggard, Mis; Payne, Mrs. F. Samuel, Mrs. Corliss, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Winder, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Darling, Mrs. Tewsley, Mrs. Wylio, Miss M'Gregor, tho Rev. W. A. Evans, Dr. Irard, Mr. F. C'rombio, and Mr. J. L. Watson. M'Gregor and Mr. Watson are joint secretaries.