SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1295, 25 November 1911, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at St, Mark's. A very pretty wedding took place oil Wednesday afternoon •at St. Mark's Church (Wellington), when Miss Lthel May Hulbert, fourth daughter of Mr. C. P. Hulbert (Wellington) was married to Mr, George A. Hathaway, eldest sou of Mr. B. Hathaway (Pahiatua). The ceremony was performed by the Eev. H. William's. The. bride, who was given away; by her father, wore a liaudsonio gown pt cream silk eccolino trimmed with silk lace, a,nd the usual veil with orange blossom. The bridesmaids were Miss Lillian Hulbert (sister of the bride) and Miss Gertrude Futt«r (cousin of the bridegroom). They wore pretty cream voile dresses trimmed with satin and lace. Both bride and bridesmaids carried lovely shower bouquets. Mr. L. Uougall (Chnstehurch) was best rami, and Mr. L. Hulbert was groomsman. The bridegroom s gift to the bride lias a beautiful gold pendant, set with pearls, and lo the bridesmaids gold pendants. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a pair of .-olid gold sleeve links. The "Wedding March" was played bv Mr. AVatkins; A'"large number of guests were present at' the. rece-ptiun, which was held at Mr. Godber's, Courtenay Place. Hie wedding presents were numerous and valuable, including a. solid silver tea set, from the staff of the Diamond Confectionery, and a substantial cheque from the farm.

A Pahiatua Wedding. The marriage took placo at Pahintiia on Wednesday at "Belmor Hills, ol Miss Agnes M. Riddell, daughter of Mr. Thomas Eiddell, formerly of Masterton, and Mr. Duncan W. Wilton, son of Mr. H. R. Wilton, of Ridge Road, Palnnt.ua. The Eev. J. C. Mill performed the ceremony. The bride wore a pretty cream eown trimmed with lace, aud a cream Btraw hat trimmed with lace and pink roses. Mies Emily Wilton,, who wore a cream lustre frock, with cream hat to match, and Miss Cissie East, who was in a white embroidered frock and white silk hat, were the bridesmaids. Both bride and bridesmaids carried pretty bouquets. Mr. J. M'Phee (Cartcrtou) was the best man. Golden Wedding Celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Took, of Tahuna, near Morrinsville, have just celebrated their golden wedding.. v Mjy Took arrived here in the ship."Cit/edf.,Auckland 3a years ago, wheu ho was sent to New Zealand by Sir James Fergusson. as head shepherd for his'son, Mr. E. H: Fcrgusson, at Gorton. Hβ remained with Mr. Icrgusson until within the last five years, when ho' commenced farming on his own account at Tahuna, where he is highly respected. A Presentation and a Farewell. A correspondent from Sanson writes that ot the Public Hull, Sanson, on.Wedncsday evening over one hundred friends met for the purpose of saying farewell to Miss A. J. Martin, who has been transferred to the Chief Post Office, Wellington, after being for five years postmistress at Sanson. The first part of tho evening was given over to progressive euchre, alter which Hcnsou's orchestra was heard in Sanson for the first time by a very appreciative audience. Songs wcro sung by Mrs. Hammond A'Court, and Mr. J- Anderson, and Mr. Smith (Bank of Kow Zealand, Bulls) gave a recitation, for which he was encored. Mr. J. Anderson presented tho euchre prizes, which were won by Miss RicbardEou (the newly-appointed postmistress) aud Mr. Honson, nnd tho booby prizes bv Miss Sanson and Mr. W. E. PcaTce. Mr. J. A. Bailey was then called upon to make a presentation to Miss Martin, and in a few well-choseu remarks expressed his great pleasure in presenting a beautiful silver-mounted purse, containing twenty sovereigns (and a lucky sixpence!) to one who had endeared herself to a very large circle of friends. They all regretted her departure, and wished her every success in her new sphere. Mr. J. Anderson responded for Miss Martin. A very dainty supper was provided by the ladies, after which dancing was kept up with great spirit, until tho singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and thi-ee cheers for Miss Martin in the "wo ema* hours" concluded a most pleasant evening.

Women's Protection Society. A meeting of tho Society for the Protection of \Yomen and Children was held on I'riday afternoon, Mrs. \V. A. Evans, M.A., presiding. A number of eases woro discussod, and it was decided to render assistance where necessary. Tho following subscriptions were acknowledged:— J)r. Biss, 215.; Bannatyno and Co., 10s.; ,T. F. Fanning. 10s.; Mrs. Dalr.icll, 55.; Mr. A. H. T. Turnbull, Express Company, 55.; Mrs. Knox Gilmcr, 55.; Mrs. G. l'onsonby, ss. Obituary. Tlio death occurred at Kopuranpa this week of Miss Annie. Lillian Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Clarke, old and respected settlers of Kopuaranga. Tho deceased lady, who was of a bright and cheerful nature and exceedingly popular with all who knew her, had been ill for only a short period. She contracted tuberculosis whilo carrying out her duties as a nurse at tho Wnikato Hospital, and this together with the strenuous nature of her work at the institution hastened her She had also been two ypars a nurso at the Auckland Mental nospital. The late Miss Clarke was 2-i years of age.

Palmerston North News. A very pleasant afternoon tea was given by Mrs. Higgiuson at her residence in To Awe A wo Street, to eelobrate tho wedding of her youngest daughter, Phyllis, which took place in England last week. The rooms were beautifully decorated with rosos, and besides delicious afternoon tea and ices, there was a miniature wedding ca.ke. Among tho guests were Mrs. Alfred Brandon (Wellington), Mrs. and Miss Abraham, Mrs. and Miss L. A. Abraham, Mrs. and Miss Tripe, Hiss Ifnelntyre, Mrs. Johnston (llighden), Mrs. Potts, and Mrs. Broad. Tho Offioors' Club's progressive eucliro party passed off most successfully on Thursday night. After oards and music dancing was kept up till midnight. Among those present were Captain and Mrs. Uosworth, Captain and Mrs. Powles, Mr. and Mrs. Waldegrave, Mr. and Mrs. Pringle, and Mrs. and Miss O'Hrion. Mrs. 13. mtchings (Levin) and her tor* children are. tho guests of Airs. Tripe. An old resident of Pnlmerston, Sir. H. Koch, spent a few days hero last week, after an absence of fifteen years. Mr. Koch, who in now in Fiji, is spending a holiday in Now Zealand for tho good of his health. Miss F. Randolph returned from Clirisfchurch this week, wlicro sho has boon visiting her sie(©r, Mrs. Bayly, Miss Lloyd has returned to* Auckland,

The Nga Tawa School Sports. i The following account of (-lie Nga Tawa School sports, which took place recently, has been forwarded by a Mnrton correspondent;— Unfortunately the weather was most unpropitioiis for the Nga. Tawa Girls' School sports, but thoso who went, and they were a goodly number, were well repaid for their trouble. Miss Taylor, having watched tho weather reports nml Booing Mr. Bates bad no intention of giving a fine day, had arranged for indoor as well as.out of door sports, so that the guests \vere entertained in the large schoolroom; The programme consisted of a short oxliibninn of most excellent marching and pole-drill exercises.. These were followed by the maypole, which, was exceedingly pretty, having wvtrr.il figures which were quite saw. Then came Morris dances, in whicli. the children were so dainty that it was most difficult to award the prizes. - f The "kazoo" band, a most charming chorus, was verv much, appreciated. After.':« delicious ' tea. in the dining-room, wli&li was -decorated with beautiful roses vind sweet peas, seatn wore taken for a French play, "IVlncosnito," by eleven /of the elder girls, which was not only, very well acti-d, but which reflected the-.greatest credit upon their French mistress,■ iMiss Whitehead. It was a great pity that tho shrugging of Hie shoulders ivas so heartily English, otherwise one could Jiavo imagined oneself in Paris, continued tho correspondent. The next play, ;'.'P.oter Grey," was by the littlo ones,. and was so 'delightful that one lady wished it could go on all the afternoon. As tho sun

was actually shining when tho play was finished everyone adjourned'.lo the sports field to see tbu tilting, wbich was very good in some cases and "most amusing in others. Three very good riders, the Misses E. and B. Cameron nnd 'M. Stewart, were much admired. The prize list is as follows: —Marching, M. Godfrey, Mrs. Dalrymplo's prize; poles (hig. girls), A. Hatrick, Miss 0. Beckett's prize; poles • (littlo girls), P. Cameron, Miss F. Mftcßeth's prize; maypole, E. Cameron, Mrs. Meyrick's prize; Morris dance (big girls), N. Gorton,'Mrs. Dalrymnle's prize; Morris dance (little cirls), W. Beckett. Mr?. Beckett's prize; French play, 15. Kenderdine, Mrs. Meyrick's prize; English play, L. Harvey, P. Crooke, Cj. Beckett; tilting, B. Came-' ron, Mrs. Kcnderdiue's prize (a most popular win).

Miss Martin, who has for five yoara been postmistress at Sanson, has been, transferred to Wellington, and arrivee hero to-day. Miss Vallanco. (MastcrtonV is on tour and is staving with Miss N. Drutnniond at Kilbirmc. Mrs. Meredith (Llandoff, Masterton) and Miss Kathleen Meredith are visiting Wellington. Mrs. Salmond has gone on a visit to Chrisldiurch. Mrs. W. 11. Rose and Miss Greenfield are returning to New Zealand by the Mongolia. Mr. and Mrs. Von Hoast intend leaving in January on n year's trip to England and tho Continent, and in the meantime their house will be occupied by Major and Mrs. Maidlow. Mrs. Hargrcaves left on a visit to Sydney yoslcrday. Mrs. Hemming, the wife of Captain Hemming, of the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer llimutaka, was a passenger for Sydney yesterday by tho Mocn nki. At the annual meeting of the St, John .■Nursing Guild hold.recently, the two refiviiig lneinbors representing subscribers, Mrs. J. P. Luke and Mrs. Corrigau, woreunanimously re-elected, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Kent-Johnston aud. family are leaving Fealhorston on Monday for their new home in Parnell, Auckland, A gardcu fete in aid of funds for Christmas treats.' etc.. will be held by the "Kia Ora" Centre of tho Girls' Koalm Guild this afternoon, at tho residence of Mrs. Carroll, 61 Brougham Street. In the abseaice of tho Mayoress. Miss Cqatos, one of the vice-presidents of the Guild, has very kindly consented to open the fete. Tho girls have been very busy for soma time past working for this fotoj which promises to be a successful function. In tho event of the weather being wot in the afternoon tho fete will be postponed until Saturday, December 2.