SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1310, 13 December 1911, Page 11

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding in St. Paul's. Yesterday afternoon, in St. Paul's ProCathedral, the marriage took place of Miss Esme Hudson Dean, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Dean, of Grant Road, and Mr. Hush Sebastian King, third sou of the late Rev. Frederick King, vicar of South Moulton. North Dovon, England. The church had been prettily decorated with flowers and foliugo by the friends of the bride, and tho service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Sprott, Bishop of Wellington. The organ was played by Dr. Kington Fyffe. The bride wore a simplv-made, high-waistcd, collarless gown oi rich white satin, the bodice being finished with a fichu of chiffon and Honitoh lace, and the skirt having a panel of chiffon and Honiton laeo inserted at the side. The train was formed by a panel of the satin. Over the Juliet cap of lace, and wreath of orango blossoms was worn a long tullo veil, and «he carried a loose bouquet of n fewbeautiful white roses. Miss Mary Jones (maid of honour) was wearing an early Victorian frock of blue silk voile, on which were seen faintly figured pink roses. Touches of black velvet on sleeves, and hem, with a narrow velvet waist-belt, added a charming note of contrast. A quaint mob-shaped black hat of niuon, .edged with black lace and trimmed .with bunches of forget-me-nots, lilac, and pink roses was worn. Miss Bristow and Miss Russell, (ho two bridesmaids, wore similar frocks and hats, except that Miss Bristow's was pink and Miss Russell's mauve. They carried nosegays -of pink roses, and wore the gifts of the bridegroom, slides set with pearls and n stone corresponding to tho colour of their frocks.

Mr. Martin Luckie was the best man, and Mr. Hurley Dsan and Mr. M'Shane the groomsmen. Mrs. Dean wore a Paris gown of black ami white ninon, with panels of black and rose-embroideries over lace, and a toque of black tagel straw swathed with black tulle and embroideries.'and finished with black plumes on one side. Mrs. Clarke, the bride's grandmother, was in a grey silk dress and w:hite bonnet. A •reception was subsequently held at tho home of the bride's parents. St. Mary's Home: An Urgent Appeal. A mooting of St. Mary's Guild was held yesterday morning', Mrs. Hansell presiding, in the absence of the president (Miss Coates). Tho financial position of St. Mary's Home at Karori was carefully considered, and it was decided to issue an appeal for additional funds to all sympathiser*, .with the excellent work being done at the home. The need is very urgent. The management is in every way efficient, and altogether satisfactory, and -the-appeal for increased financial assistance is entirely duo to tho fact that tho usefulness of the home is becoming more widely recognised, the number of girls has increased, and tho cost of living has gone up. Such being the case, the guild is entitled to call upon old friends to give additional help, and new friends who sympathise with the work to como forward and assist the guild in maintaining, and extending the institution's sphere of activity. In their appeal the guild states that the experience of tho past thirteen years has made two things very clear. First, the increasing, need of rescue work carried on on definitely religious lines; and, secondly, the real solid work which by tho blessing of God has been done, in these homes. The guild, while extremely grateful to those who have helped them'in tli3 past, wish to point out that they are in sore need of more regular support, for while the list of subscribers remains practically the same, tho w-ork has been, and still is, extending very considerably. 'They have forty mouths to feed now, anil the situation is really critical, and to prevent the work going back they need a larger assured annual income.'. It is to be hoped that.such an urgent request on behalf of such a good work will meet with a prompt and generous response. Breaking-up at the Croydon Boys' School. Last evening the breaking-up ccremonv and distribution of prizes in connection with the Croydon Preparatory School took place in the Sydney 'street Schoolroom, .a very large gathering of parents' and friends being present. An enjoyable and entertaining programme, consisting of songs, musical ■ monologues, recitations, and choruses was given, preparatory toihe awarding of the prizes. The school song, sung by all the bovs, was the opening number, and it was followed bv an overture played by Wendon. Harding major, next followed with a recitation and a song with a chorus to winch all contributed was tho next performance. Others contributing wereHume, with- a Dutch piece; song, the small boys; recitation by a small boy of 11 vo years of age, Laurenson bv name which was received with groat acclamation; another song and chorus; duet Ward and Brandon; duet, Harris and Millward; Highland fling, Harding major; musical molologue, J. Duncan and laurenson; duet, Duuciii, minor, and Knox; piano solo, Ward; Eton boatin" song, the school. ° The Prizes, were then distributed bv Professor Easterficld and (ho singing of Auld Lang S.vno' concluded a verv enjoyable and interesting evening. Obituary. Mrs. Bowater, relict of Mr. Hcnrv Bowater, an old settler of tho Saudon district, died at Wanganui on Sunday, a't the ago of fO years. Mr. Bowater's death look place at Sandon 20 years ago. He had come to New Zealand as an officer in her Majesty's Army, and, resigning took up farming in the Sandon district 37 years ago. A Presentation. A very' pleasant little ceremony took place at the Hutt District High' School yesterday afternoon, when Miss Macev, who is- leaving on account of her approaching marriage, was the recipient of a presentation made on behalf of the committee by the chairman. This w;us »c----c-ampiinicd by a happy little speech. Tho Rev. Mr. M'Ca.w replied for Miss Macc\\ (hanking those present for their gift, and for the kind Irishes which accompanied it.

At tho Kindergarten. Tho breakins-up ceremony in connection with the 'T.-irauaki .Street branch id the Methodist Free Kindergartens, took place in Wesley Hall yesterday aflcrnoon, a large number of parents and others interested being present. Between sixty and seventy little ones—soino of them of a very tender agrs—took part in tho performances, wliicli were illustrative of the work which had been pursued by them in the mornings. Action songs, and a little pantomime showing what they would da if mother had a hcadachn (mother .being played by a diminutive maiden) were ee/ried out with great zest and enjoyment. -Needless to say, the great source of attraction was the Christmas tree, which made its appearance on a trolly—a. most delectable sight indeed. Whether the children received tho presents on which they had set their hearts cannot very well be known, but, at anyrate, they appeared to be easily consoled with tho treasures which they had in hand when all was over. A Presentation. On Monday afternoon Mrs. Rathbone ontertamed the members - of tho Hutt Musical Union at a verv eniovable tea, given at her home at tho Hutt. Golf, croquet, and music contributed to the pleasure of the afternoon, and, before it was concluded, Mrs. Hector, on behalf of the members of the union, presented Miss Allport, whose marriage .is at hand, with three handsomely bound books of Beethoven music, and accompanied the presentation with a verv pleasant little speech. In. the -croquet tournament, Mrs. Hector proved to be the winner, and was presented with a charming little souvenir of tho occasion. Breaking-lip at the Hutt, A somewhat uncommon entertainment was carried out yesterday afternoon in connection with the breaking-up of the Hutt District High School. The chief iMturc was the reading of tho first act of As You Like It," by a number of the soholars, and, instead of the performance taking place inside, it was held in tna open, a summer house forming the stase. it was a very pleasant innovation, and, had tho weather been more kindly would have been completely successful. A competition in tables was taken part in by the girls, the bibles being decorated with (lowers and served with food which they had cooked themselves. Tho prize n-as won by the girl whose table met ivith the greatest approval from the guests. A brief speech touching upon the work which had been done during tho vear was made by Mr. Yeats- Altogether'it was a very pleasant afternoon.

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Turner gave a very enjoyable tea for Miss Allport at her home on The Terrace. Very pretty (lowers decorated the rooms, and," during tho afternoon, songs and pianoforte solos wero contributed by some of (be guests. Mrs. Turner wore a floral muslin dress, trimmed with shot silk, and Miss Allport was in a dark costume, and hat trimmed with shaded dowers. -Mrs. Garnet Holmes returned to Wellington by the Ruahino on Monday. Mrs. R. F. Chadwick left on Mondav night on a visit to the south. Dr. Dulcie Williams, who recently returned to Napier after completing her medical course at Edinburgh University, is at present on a visit to. Wellington, and with her mother, Mrs.--"Williams, of Napier, is staying at Kenilworth. Miss Maisie Carte, of Wellington, was awarded first prize for dramatic recital (ladies) and also special prize for best dramatic recital (lady or gentleman) at tho recent Auckland competitions. Mr. and Mrs. D. Sutherland, of "Ngaipu," Hinaknra (Martinborough), and Miss D. Sutherland have returned to Now Zealand from a visit to England and Scotland.