SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1363, 14 February 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Pctone Wedding. At the Church of the Sacred Heart, Pctono, yosterday. the marriage was quietly celebrated of Mrs. A. Martin, of the Upper Hutt, and Mr. Owen E. Phillips, of the Upper Hutt railway staff. Tho ceremony wsie performed by the Rev. Father Maples. The bride was given away by Mr. A, A. Whiteman, and was attended by Miss Gertie Phillips (sister of the bridegroom). Mr: W. Nicholls was the best man. 'Hie resideuco of Mr. A.' A. Whiteman, Upper Hutt, the usual toasts and speeches guests were afterwards entertained at the taking place. Breaking Away From Custom. The marriage of Hon. Louvima Knollys to Mr. Allan Mackenzie, which took place in London between Christmas and New Year, was marked by several departure from the ordinary wedding routine. I'of instance, the bride carried neither bouquet nor "sheaf" nor prayer-book—she didn't even wear gloves. Quite a relief (says tho "Queen") after the embarrassing "waits" so often caused oil the altaj steps, when, after giving her bouquet to be held by the young lady appointed to take it, several struggling moments are gone through, the whole congregation, as it were (tn say nothing of the service), "held up" whilst a nervous young bride divests herself of elbow-length gloves! Tho eight bridesmaids wore small wreaths of purple violets in their hair, but no veils, and carried bouquets of purple violets, which made a cliarimiig contrast to their dresses of miroir velvet in an exquisite and delicato shade ot mauve.

Mrs. Marriott-Watson. In Mrs. Marriott-Watson, the wife of Mr. H. B. Marriott-Watson, the wellknown New Zealand author, there died an authoress of considerable repute. She possessed, says an English correspondent, a true poetic gift, which found expression in several volumes which contain things that should live. Her last work, "The Heart of a Garden," met with great success on publication in 1903. Earlier poems which helped to make her reputation were: "The Ballad of the liird Bride," "A Summer Night," and "Vespertilia." Like her husband, Mrs. Mar-riott-Watson wrote brilliant prose, and was a constant contributor to many of our leading niagiiiines and newspapers. The last work she did was a brightlywritten article, in Christinas books for the London "Daily Chronicle." Apart from her literary " gifts, Mrs. MarriottWatson was a charming, sincere, unaffected, womanly woman, intensely fond of country life, and a lover of 'the flower garden.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Nelson have taken Mrs, E. Kennedy's'house, Majoribanks Street. Miss Donnelly, of Oriental Bay, left by tho Ar&hura on Saturday on a visit to Miss Penncy, Eiverina, Blenheim. Miss Penney, who has been staying with Miss Donnolly, also returned home on Saturday. Mrs. and Miss Hutchin, of Balclutha, are visiting Wellington and are staying at the Hotel Windsor. Miss Ashton (Napier) is spending a few days in town. Miss Rogers (Hutt) returned to Wellington yesterday from ;x visit to Oamavu, where she was the guest of Mrs. Russell. Mrs. Birkett and Miss Wedgcwood are expected to arrive in Wellington to-day by the Maungamii. A reception to Sir William and Lady Russell, who have recently returned to New Zealand from a visit to Great Britain, is being hold this evening in Napier by the residents of the town and surrounding districts. Mr. G. M. Thomson, the member for Duncdin North, is staying at "Balmoral." Mr. Buxton, M.P., and Mrs. Buxton are staying at the Hotel Windsor. . Mr. and Mrs. C. H. M'Lean, of Napier, intend leaving on a visit to England by the lonic in March. Mrs. and Miss Jameson (Kelburne), who have been staying with .Mrs. Horton in Auckland, retmrned to Wellington by tho Main Trunk yesterday. Mrs. A. K. Newman is visiting Bulls, and is the guest of Mrs. J. G. Wilson.

Mrs. P. M. B. Fisher, who was present at tho garden party held in Peilding on Monday in honour of Mr. Guthrie, the member for Oroua, returned to Wellington yestenUy afternoon. • AI \ S ; S - Mad & e Godfrey (Peilding) is visiting Wellington. Mr. D. Buick, M.P., Mrs. and Miss liuick arrived in Wellington yesterday from I'almorston, and are staying at Cauineld House. The Honourable Mi'. Justice Cooper has booked parages for Mrs. Cooper, (ho Misses Cooper (3), and himself for his return to New Zealand via Suez bv (lie i • ' i,', 1 ' I ',"" 111 Llo >" 11 '* s.s. GnciMsimu, winch will leave Southampton on Februaiy }\. Thc - V ,viU reach (I,e Eoniiniun about .March :11.

Mis? Carey-Wallace is taking up her residence in Wellington, and comes with a reputation as a successful teacher of elocution m the south. She .won the New Zealand championship in 1910, and since then has visited the Old World to gain iurthcr experience. Miss Carey-Wallace pays special attention to English diction— so much neglected by many teachers. -More, than one critic hns written in terms of high praise of Miss Caroy-Wal-laces ability as a public performer and as a teacher.

Weddings—Shower Bouquets for bride ami bridesmaids. Only the Choicest of Flowers used. Specially packed, and sent to any part of the Dominion. Miss Murray, 38 Willis Street (Florist to his Excellency Lord Islington).*