SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1385, 11 March 1912, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at St. Peter's. At. St. Peter's Church, on Wednesday, the marringo took place of Miss Annie White, third daughter of Mr. Charles White, of Chris'tchurch, to Mr. W. H. Bentlcy, of Auckland. Mr. Owen Cox, of Cliristchurch, gave away the bride and Mr. Arthur Koacho was the best man. The bride wore a beautiful dress of ivory satin, trimmed with silk lace and pearl embroideries, and the customary veil and wreath of orange blossoms. She carried an American shower bouquet. Miss Ivy Thomas was tito only bridesmaid, and she wore a frock of shell-pink charmeuse, trimmed with silk and point lace, relieved with a. darker shade of satin. Her hat was of pale blue satin with a cluster of pale pink roses and forget-me-nots, and she wore the gift of the bridegroom, a very pretty pendant, and carried an American bouquet. A reception was subsequently held at GodIxt's, where a number of toasts were honoured. Mrs. White, the mother of the bride, was in a gown of black silk, with a black bonnet trimmed with black and whito ospreys. Several songs were sung by the Misses Free, Randal, and Pilkerton, and in the evening a number of friends were entertained at the resiilenco of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hill, 42 Wallace Street. Wedding at Otanc. A very pretty wedding took" place in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Otanc, on Thursday, when Miss Sarah Annie Evans, daughter of Mr. Robert Evans, of "Homewood," Otane, was married to the Kev, D. Moramn M'Kcnzie, eldest son of Mr. Mr. It. B. M'Kcnzie, of "Hokianga," Carnarvon, on the West Coast. A very large number of friends and relatives were present in the church, which had been decorated with whit* chrysanthemums, the bride and bridegroom, during tho ceremony standing beneath a large floral bell. 'The Kev. J. T. Ctiinn officiated, and Mrs. E. Swain, of Waipawn, pro- , sided at the organ. Tho bride, who iva» given away b) her father, wore a beautiful gown of rich cream satin, trimmed with chiffon and Spanish lace, tho silk Brussels net yoke and sleeves being ornamen!«l with pearls. The skirt and train were gracefully draped with Spanish lace. A veil, beautifuly embroidered by Miss D. Grant, of l'nlmerston (a friend of tho bride), caught into the head with sprays of real orange blossoms, was also worn, and she carried a showcrbouquet of white, flowers, and ~ maiilcn,hafi fern. Miss Webster, of Havclock A'orth, was the chief bridesmaid, and wore a white satin frock veiled with white ninon and n dainty littlo Frcncit lace cap. She carried a sheaf ot pink roses. The other bridesmaids were the Misses Phyllis and Linda Poison, of Napier, both wearing pretty frocks of white silk with whito lace fichus, and white silk French caps, and carrying baskets of white asters and maiden-hair lern. Mr. George Gibb, son of tho Kev. Dr. Gibb, of Wellington, was the best man. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold cable bracelet, and to tho chief bridesmaid was given a gold cluster brooch set with turquoise and pearl primroses. Tho small bridesmaids'also received cluster brooches in floral design. The bridegroom received from tho brido a gold watch chain. The bride's mother, Mrs. Evans, wore t> gown of brown satin striped ninon, trimmed with Oriental luce, and a brown hat with white osprey plumes. A reception was held at "Homewood," a largo number of guests being present, and later in the day Mr. and Mrs. M'Kenzic left for tlit south, the bride travelling in a brown coat and skirt trimmed with brownstilehcd velvet, and a charming hat to correspond. A Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. G. Canton, whose goldon wedding was celebrated on Friday, at ! l'nlmerston, are very old and respected settlers. Mr. Canton was born at Pembroke, South Wales, in 1837, and began work in the coal mines at the age of ten. At fourteen he wont to sea, and his experiences included service in a commissariat ship during the Crimean campaign. i Timber getting in Newfoundland _ and more mining in Wales resulted in his going to Australia in 185S, where he was in the Ballarat and other rushes for three years, till in 18(11 ho sailed in a fifty-ton schooner for Nelson, and became a Motuoko. farmer, with an active share, in the politics of the province. In 15-90 he migrated to Palmerston, and took up his present residence, raisinj a family that is equally well thought of, and has taken an active and honourable part in the politics, local and otherwise, of these districts. Mrs. Canton arrived in Nelson with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jane Roberts, in 1813. They had taken an activo part in the Chartist campaign before leaving the Old Country, and with them the future Mrs. Canton went through the hardships besetting pioneers in this country, hardships which the present generation in many instances would' very much demur to. She is keen and clear to-day in her memories of the happenings and of the public men of those early days. MRS. ROLLESTON, Begs to notify Ladies that her Special Lotion for Vailing Hair, Prico 3s. fid., mnv be obtained at Misses Macandrew and Hayes, Lambton Quay; also tho following:— Washable Human Hair Pad?, ss. Od. Imperial Hair Stain, all shades, -Is. Gd. Calvo Shampoo Powders, Gd. each, ss. doz. Extra Large, Superior Quality, Hair Nets, Is. La Cigalo Cream. 3s. Gd. La Cigalo Po«der, 2s. Gd. Hair Restorer, 7s. od., etc., all of which are specially recommended. SeientiGc Facts Concerning Hair.— MISS MILSOM, through her genuine preparations, will stop (lie worst case of falling hair in 48 hours. She will nourish tho most perished scalp and make hair grow. Ladies and gentlemen taught eaie of hair and skin for home treatment. No "fakes," no Vibro, no Electricity, no Ilruslting; Shampooing, Electrolysis, Clipping; llairdressing taught; Hair Work a Mjcc-ialitr. Delightful face treatment to remove wrinkles and make coarse skin lino and smooth as velvet. Consultation free. Telephone, 811. Miss Milsotu. King's Clinmbers (opp. Stewart DawsonV), Wel-lington.—-Advt. Southampton Harbour Board hn~ passed r, resolution instructing the board'< surveyor 1» prenare on e-timalo of Ihe cost -if'widening the channel by from fiOllft. to 1000 ft. in continuation of the dredging already done from the test quay. Weddings.—Shower Bouquets for brides ,ind bridesmnids. Only tho choicest of Flowers used. Specially packed and sent to anv part of the Dominion. Mis? Murray, M Willis Street (Florist to his Excellency Lcrd Islington)

Not Altogether Left. Although it is to a Norwegian, Captain Amundsen, Unit the honour *>l ']'scovering the South Polo apparently belongs, vet Kngland lias not altogether been left out of the. gkuv that surrounds the achievement, since it is after an Luglisliwoman, Queen Maud, of .Norway, that the range of niountains elo-e to the Pule hai been named. The Queen -Mam Mountains for some years to come will bring associations and" memories to Englishmen straying that wav. of the countrv which th'ey have left behind. Queen Maud is the second, and some people sav, the favourite, daughter of the late King Edward VII. She was married to Prince Charles of Denmark on July 22, 18%, the union being papular in both countries. At the end of 11105 her husband was called to the Throne of Norway after the separation of that country from Sweden, and took the title of Haakon VII. The Queen of Norway was then described as "a pretty,' stately girl, who seems devoted to her husband," though it was said before her marriage that she was in love with a. British noblo who did not rank high enough to marry her. She has been reared almost exclusively in the atmosphere of Court life, and takes onlv a perfunctorv interest in the outdoor life which her husband has made his by preference. Very likely the fresh breezes of Norway, the writer goes on to say, will have a salubrious effect upon Queen Maud. They may tend to make her more of o real human being and less of a Coijrt personage. Death of a Pioneer. Another of tho fast-diminishing band of old colonists passed away on Tuesday night, in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth Keene, late of Dominion Road, Auckland. The deceased lady, who had reached the ripe age of 95, and had served under five Sovereigns, arrived in Auckland in the ship Hibernia in 18G3, and has resided in the eitv ever since. Being of a genial, kindly "nature, she mado many friends, to whom she became endeared, and, being possessed of all her faculties up till a few days prior to her death, she could relate many interesting reminiscences of the good' old 'days. Deceased leaves three children, 25 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren to mourn their loss, and among the moro distant relatives was the lato Mr. W. R. AVaddell. three times mayor of Auckland, and Mr. C. D. Grey, also cx-iuayor and councillor. Frocks in Lady Frederick. Very ciiarniing irocks throughout are worn in "x.auy I'reuencK," wincJi was pmyed tor tue iirst tune in tno Opera iiouso on Saturday evening. Miss Jjinei Irving, wno is smalt anil sligut, Witn masses of sott, lair hair, worn nigh at tno liack ot tno neaii, appeared m tue hrst ace in a Casino evening tonet wlncli was a stuny in turquoise ume, sliver anil pansy colours, xt was a neckicss, long siceved trained gown of turquoise bine uinun over snk witn a bonier of tue neni ot tue siurt oi ilarK mr, above winch was a lurtlier trimming of true lovers' knots in bine velvet riuuon. Over tne vest or cream lnce, anil uttie senuwaistcoat of pansy coloured satin, was worn an Eton coat ot blue velvet neaviiy embroidered with silver, and iinisneil witn a silver girdle, iy-oui the wrist to the elbow ot tne long sleeves was silver Inuge, the elfect being uectdcihy uncommon. A small hat with purple irises completed the- toilette. In tho second act an afternoon gown was worn ot rose du barri. liberty silk and cliarmeuse. The lower part of the skirt and the train was covered with a deep band of ivory-coloured lace ot tloral design, the pattern being worked in thick, pink, tloss silk outlined with gold tlireau. A crosswise drapery of this embroidered lace, edged with deep bands of gold and pearl embroideries lorined tne corsage, the elbow sleeves and beit being also made of them. A bandeau of rose du barri satin was worn on her hair. In the boudiour scene a close-fitting frock of dead white cliarmeuse is worn, trained and covered as far as the waist with white silk embroidery of floral design'. It fs beautifully mado and the bottom of tho skirt and train arc bordered with a baud of coral pink chiffon velvet, and above it is another band of cream point lace. .The bodies, made in Russian coatee fashion, is of coral pink satin covered with point lace, the collarless neck and the elbow sleeves being edged with coral velvet. A gold hinging girdle finishes it at the waist and on her hair is worn a pretty black satin ornament. Miss Violet Ley (Mrs. Townsend Whit-' ing), who is tall and stately, and plays the part of the cold society woman, wears in the first act, a beautiful gown of black cliarmeuse, the whole front of which is formed by a panel of moonlight scquinned passementerie, with which also the neck and elbow sleeves are bordered. It is a most striking and unforgettable down. In the next act .Miss Ley is to be seen in another effective frock of jade green charmcuse with a panelled tunic of black net, caught in at tho side with superb steel embroideries in which are worked green leaves, and terminating in long black silk fringe. Turned down collar and cuffs of point lace worked with green beads give the finishing effect. Advocates for Latin for Girls. "Should Latin be- taught to girls?" was the subject of debate at a rrcont meeting of the Private Schools' Association in London. Latin is taught to girls at most • of the public schools for girls and at girls' high schools, but not universally at girls' private schools. The teachers who took part in the discussion evidently shared the view that Latin was quite essential in the education of a girl as in that of a boy. Women more and more enter professions and occupations in_ which at least an acquaintance with Latin is needed ; women .become doctors, scientific investigators, analysts, and so firth; women conduct research in philology, ancient documents, and history; women act as rocretaries to learned men. The roal Question seems to 1>» at what -ap the teaching of Latin to girls should begin. Dps juvenile drndjcrv nt the language bring an after distaste for it? Ought, not the accuracy needful in studying conjugations and declensions to be acquired early, not onlv for the sake of latin, but for th; forming of a habit which tolls all through one's scho-1 work? The study of Latin exercises the memory, induces reasoniu-;, and helps on tho learning of modern languages which have a Latin basis. It also aids in the formation of a clear and sremlv English style. One headmistress who took part in the discission thought, that girls who begin Latin at 1G years old make more rapid progress than those who study the language younger, but on the whole the discussion went in favour of earlier study and continuous use.