SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1750, 15 May 1913, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Te Aroha. At St. Mark's Church, Te Aroha, Miss Margaret Douglas, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Muir Douglas (St. Helier's, Auckland), was married to Dr. Francis Otto Inglis, of Te Aroha. Tlio Rev. G. Wells Smailes performed the ceremony. The brido wore a white silk gown draped with honiton lace. 'Miss Jess Muir Douglas, bridesmaid, wore a white lace l'rock. Levin Home. The monthly meeting of the committee of the Levin iiomo was held at the Home, Brilomart Street, on Tuesday, May 13. -Miss Urcemvcod was in the chair. This being tha first meeting of tlio committee since Mrs. Luke, a vice-president, lias become Mayoress, hearty congratulations were tendered to her. The matron reported that, the health cf the children is good, trifts .were received with thanks from St. Hilda's, Island Bay, and St. Cuthfcort's, Bcrhampare, Miss Baber, Mesdames''Holiday, AVriglit, Jones, Messrs. Jiurcombe, and Mawson. A sub-commil-teo was formed to deal with household requirements. Women Astronomers. It is conlideiiily cxpcclcd that in the near future the Royal Astronomical Society will follow the lead of the Royal Geographical and Royal Meteorological Societies and admit women Fellows (slates 'an English correspondent). One woman member only does the fir.-t body acknowledge, and that docs the'first body acknowledge, and that an honorary one, Lady Huggins, though two other celebrated women astronomers, noy.' dead, shared with her that honour. The British Astronomical Association, a younger body, has had, during its history, ii woman vice-president.

"Ladies' Night" at the Commercial Club. Last evening the members of the Wellington' Commercial Travellers' ami Warehousemen's Association held their annual "ladies' night," and, according to their hospitable custom, provided their guests with cxiellent entertainment in the way of .music and dancing. On their arrival! visitors were received in the entranco hall liy the president (Mr. \Y. Duthic) and the committee, comprising Messrs. llucstoxi, R. Chambers, Witt, and Penrice (secretary). Divesting themselves of their wiaps, in one of the rooms turned for the time being into a dressing-room, everyono made their way upstairs, through a miniature avenue of palms and pot plants, into the large club room, which had Ixen transformed into a concert hall and decorated with much bunting. The programme arranged for the first part of the evening was most enjoyable, and provided somewhat unusual variety. The club orchestra, under the conductorship of Mr. D. Kenny, played "The Policeman's Holiday," with appropriate regurd for the theme. Mr. Wright followed with a song, and Mr. A. Newton and Mr. Kenny with one of their humorous duets. Little Miss Jeffreys fairly "caught" her audience with _ n tragic reoitation given with surprising dramatic power. It was curious to listen to so small and youthful a person declaiming so savage a story with such intensity. Completely in contrast to it was her response to an encore with "Wish't I AVas a Boy." Mr. Major mystified everyone with his clever card piny. Mr. Newman spiritedly rang a tlio of Kipling fongs and the "Hold Drum-Major"; ■Ml'. Dyke, sang; .Air. A. Newton gave an entertaining monologue, and Mr. Partridge and Mr. Kenny contributed diverting comic songs that could not be,allowed to pass without encores. In fact, encores followed most of the items. • Supper was laid in the dining-room upstairs, tlio small tables and buffets being decorated with bronze, yellow and red chrysanthemums. After supper the remainder of the evening was given over'to dancing, the concert room having been cleared for the purpose.. For those who did not care to dance, the billiard-room offered a pleasant alternative.

Mrs. Harrison (Eltham) and her two suns are leaving for England. The engagement is announced dn the "Weekly Press" of Miss Westenra (Christchurch) to Mr. R. Innes, Gisborne. Mr. and Miss Rhodes, who liave been guests at Government House, Auckland, for somo little time, have returned to Christchurck. Mrs. and Miss Harper (Dunedin) lcavo for England to-day by the lonic. An interesting couple passed through Auckland last week and joined the Mard-' ma en route to Sydney in Madame Claia Butt and her husband, Mr. Kennerley Rumford. They were accompanied by their three children, Roy, Joy, and Victor, and their tutor and governess. Both singers arc looking forward to meeting again "the warm-hearted New Zealandcrs," /is they expressed it. Invitations have been issued for a private dance to be held in the New Century Hall, Kent Terrace, on Thursday, lath instant, by the following committee:—The Misses Cederholm, Moys, and linker, .Messrs. l{oskru;>e, Burr, Hardie, and Allan. Mesdame.- (.'edcrholni, .Moys, and l'icrard will act as chaperones. Mrs. Klaus, who has been staying with Colonel and -Mrs. Knox, leaves for Sydney to-morrow, en : route for England. Mr. and Sirs. CoH>who recently arrived in Wellington from Australia, are at present staying at tho Empire Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Fowler (Nelson) passed through Wellington early this week on their way through to the Wairarapa and New- Plymouth. Miss Proctor arrived in Wellington yesterday by the l'atcena from Nelson. Miss Ella Cooper has accompanied Mr. Justice Cooper on : his visit to Auckland. Miss Milsom desires to bring under tho uotico of ladies and gentlemen the very latest methods and preparations for hair and face treatments. Guaranteed euro for Alopecia, Areata (or" bald spots). Genuine treatment of tho scalp for oily, dry, perished, grey and falling hair. Positive cure for Dandruff and Irritation. Write for Miss Milsom's book (free), containing full instructions for home treatment. livery client taught homo treatment. Scientific Face Massage, astounding results after one course, with thorough lesson, .£1 Is. Shampooing—Electrolysis (permanent and painless), Hair-work, every description, latest Natural Ilair Pads, Switches, etc. Hair-dressing taught. Manicuring. Personal attention. Strictly confidential. Miss Milsom, King's Chambers, Wellington. Telephone SU* Violets arranged in dainty posies or pretty Violet boxes; delightful gifts for friends; delivered or mailed anywhere in Dominion by M.is- Murray. Vice-iiegal Florist, M Willis Street.—Advl.

Feilding Notes. Mrs. Morsliead (Wanganui) is staying with Mrs. Re»'iugU>u Jones. , Mi=» Broad (Chri-stchurch) is on a visit to her biothor, Mr. Newton Broad. Mrs. Billman has relumed irom Auckland. , ' Mrs. Doan (Tailiape), who has been staying with Mrs. Wheeler, has returned to her home. ... Mi« Booth (Nelson) is staying with Mrs, Frv. .. m ... Mrs. Macltav has gone to Te ft-uiti. JJr~. Halcombe is the guest of Mrs. Sherwill. . . Mr. and Mrs. Bull have gone to Napier for a >hmi' holiday. . Circa I interest is being taken ill the practices for the children s fancy dress ball which' is to take place at Hie end ot the month, and it seems as if it were point; to be an even greater success than it was last year. Saturday was not altogether an ideal day for golf, and judging by the appearance of some of the enthusiasts as they relumed from the links it looked as if a great deal of rain had fallen, for they looked decidedly wot. Miss Ruby Scott and her aunt (Mrs. Wilton), iyho have been on a holiday visit to Sydney, returned to Wellington by tlio Moeraki yesterday. Miss f. Mackenzie arrived in Wellington vesterday from Duuedin, and is spending a few days with Miss Macandrcw before leaving for Auckland and liotorua. Mrs. Cuthbert Rutherford arrived in Wellington yesterday from 'L'imaru, on her way through to Auckland. Sir Joshua "Williams and lady Williams left Wellington for the south lastevening by the Maori.