SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1788, 28 June 1913, Page 10

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A Golden Wedding. The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs.' ,Eushford,' held at "Ursuline," Tho Avenue, Morcland (Australia) was celebrated recently.' Colonists of forty-two years/Mr. and Mrs'. Rushford are now possessed of nine children, and eighteen grandchildren. Amongst others jirosent on tho occasion were: Mrs. F. W. Tyquin, Newport; Mrs. J, J. Mills, Footscray; Mrs. E. J. Campbell, Collins Street, Melbourne; Miss Ursula Eushford; Mr. Frederick Rushford, Port Fairy j and Mr. Maurice S. Eushford; the remainder of tho children, Mrs. A. V. Smith, Suva, Fiji, Mrs. Styles, and Mr. Henry Eushford, New Zealand, wero prevented by distance from being present. Numerous congratulatory cable messages and telegrams wore received. Wedding at Talhape. , At St. Margaret's Church, Taihape, on June 21, a quiet wedding: was celebrated between Miss- Violet Groves, third daughter of the late Mr. John Groves, of "Bushgrove," Masterton, and Mr. James J. Weir, of the Audit Department of Railways. The bride, who was given away by her brother (Mr. A. Groves) wore a graceful gown of whito ch'armouso 6atin, with court train of Brussels laco. Sho also woro a veil and orango blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white abatillons. She was attended by her si6ter, Miss Eva Groves, and two littloneices, Nora Fannin and Mario Groves. Tlio chief bridesmaid wore a primroso satin frock, veiled with silver grey, and cream velours hat, with grey and primrose osprey. Tho two littlo girls wore dainty white embroidered frocks, and quaint little Dutch bonnots of It I .CO, aud all threo carried shower bouqueta of primrose abutillons. Mr. D. D. Weir, of Wellington, was best man. After the ceremony a email number of guests were entertained by Mr. nnd Mrs. Fannin, Mr. and Mrs. Weir left later in tho afternoon for the south, the bride wearing a violet tailor-made . costume, with .violet velours hat. Wedding atv.Hastings. • Tho marriage , took place in St. Matthew's Church, Hastings, on Thursday, of Miss MoU.I :of Beckenkara, Atkinson, of Woodgrove,-Nort-a Canterbury. The Rev. J. Brocklcliurst performed tho ceremony, a largo gathering'of friends being prosont ia tho church". The bride, who was given away by Mr. W. Tinlino, woro crcam silk, trimmed with cord, and a grey tagel hat, with, grey silk ribbon trimming, and clusters of black and whito forget-me-nots. She carried' a bouquet of violet heather and maidenhair fern. Miss I A. Tinline attended her as • bridesmaid, and woro a cream voilo frock:with guipure laco and largo black hat witli ; vwtets. Sho carried a bouquet of violets, and wore her gift from the bridegroom, a ! Nellio Stewart bangle. Mr. J. M. Cameron was best man. At the conclusion of the wedding, Mr. arid Mrs.. Tinlino entertained tho bridal party and guests at their residence, and later the bride and bridegroom left on their travels, tho former wearing a navy blue tailored oostuine, and hat to match. Both Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson are widely known and held in tho highest esteem in Hastings, where tho bridegroom holds a mastership in tho secondary division of the District High School, and the bride recently discharged tho duties of Plunket Nurso. l Weddlrtg at Foxton, A quiet wedding took place in the Presbyterian Church, Foxton, on Wednesday, when Mr. F. D. Whiblfy, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Whibloy, old and respected settlers, was married to Miss Jennie D. Evans, sixth daughter of Mrs. D. Evans, of Foxton, and late of Otautau, Southland. Tho bride woro a navy blue tailor-mado oostunio and block beaver hat with whito plume, and was attended by her sister, Miss Margaret Evans, wearing a navy blue tailor-made costume, with black fur hat and violet feather. Mr. Alfred Evans gavo his sister away. Tho Rev. Mr. Coatsworth performed the ceremony. Mr. W. Cook was best man. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a silver-mounted hand-bag, and to the bridesmaid a gold bangle. The brido'a present to the bridegroom was a set of gold sleeve links. The "Wedding March" was played by the' bride's sister, Miss Esther Evans. Protection of Women, A meeting of the Society for the Protection of Women was held on Friday afternoon, Mrs. W. A. Evans (president) presiding. There were present Mosdanics A. R. Atkinson, G-. Ponsonby, W. F. Ward, J. R. Giasson, and D. M'Laren. A report was presented showing that a number of cases woro being investigated aid rendcrod where necessary. The following subscriptions wcro acknowledged with thanks:—Mr. A. Dunn, 55.; Mrs. G. Meo, 55.; Miss M'Lean, 55.; Mrs. G. Ponsonby, 55.; A Friend, ss. Mrs. Waldegrave North) has beon spending some days in Wellington. .. Mrs. Douniston is expected to mtivo in Wollington next Tuesday from Christchurch. Mr. Lee, M.P., and Mrs. Lee (Oamaru) are staying at the Hotel Cecil. Mrs. Mauneell (Carterton) is staying at the Hotel Cecil. Mis 9 Fowlds (Auckland) is staying at tho Windsor Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lowis, of Cambridge, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday, having teen married in Wellington 50 years ago. For 25 years they resided in To Awamutu. . Ladies troubled with superfluous hair are advised to read Mrs. Eolleston's advertisement on tho subject.*

Territorial Gall at Makomako. A perfect night favoured .tho first Ton riterial danco to 1m held ia tho Bush District, and a very large concourse of p;.oplo gathered in tlio lliakoniako hall m response to tho invitation ol tlio local Territorials for Wednesday last. Tiio hall was-prettily-dccorated with nikau palm leaves and quantities of (lags, while tho arrangement of a lew riiles in tho decorations gave the ncctssary military suggefri tion. Among the guests were Major J. Oslwrne-Lilly, Captain Braddoll (Staff, M&stcrton), Lieutenant G. liawloy Drew, 49th Cadets, Lieutenant L. T. Herbert (Pahiatua 8.5.C.), and. Sergeant-Major , Winter (Pahiatun). A very good programme of songs, quartets, and recitations lvas gone through, tlio performer# r being Messrs. Manifold, C. and 13. Mills, and Lewis (quart)ct party), tvho gavo several very lino selections; Miss A. Taylor, who recited "The Sewing Circlo" and "What they Didn't Teach at School"! Miss Dompsey, itlio possessor of a line contralto voice, who gave some tonga; Mr, J. A. Walsh, who gave a musical monologao, "A Bowl of Eoses," and Master Jiuimio Walsh, who recited "Kittens and . Babies/' Tho dance coiuniittxo consisted of Sergeant B. M'Leod (lion, secretary), who acted as M.C. in oonjunction with Private 11. L. Eddy (chair). Privates li. . Sargent, J. libbett, C. Smith, Corporal W. Qissing and Cadet T. Noc6, who all • worked very hard to ensure the enjoyment of their guests. Excellent musio . for tho danco was provided by tlio piano, violins, and cornet, many extras being contributed by ladies in the district. Mr. A. Eddie made a very efficient and oiltertaining chairman, and Major Lilly ill . tk© course of tho evening gavo a speech, in 'which lio stated that Mr. J. W. Mathews, of Mangahao, had donated a trophy . for competition among tho local company of Territorials. The spoaker thought it would probably 1)0 allocated as a shooting prize. Major Lilly also drew attention, to tho usefulness of tho Hon. Territorial Association, whoso aim was to givo every possible support and encouragement to tho Territorial movement. Of course a very dainty supper was provided,_ and altogether an exceedingly pleasant time was , spent, ovcryono of tlio largo number of guests voting tho affair the best over held in tho district. In Parliament Buildings. Tho reading of tho Speech from .tlio i Throno yesterday afternoon in tho Legis-, lativo Chamber by his Excellency -tho . Governor, gave far more opportunity_ for colour than tho ceremony of tho previous day. A detachment of tho Wellington ' College Senior Cadets forimod tho guard of honour for his Excellency, who was , accoinpanicd by her Excellency tha Countess of Liverpool, lit tlio Chamber, tho scarlct and gold, and blue and gold of tho uniform worn by a number or military oflioors, mado a bravo 6howing though perhaps hardly agreeing with the prevailing colour schomo of tho room. A beautiful bouquet of lilies and frecsiaa was presented to her Excellency, who was wearing a gown 'of folfc tobzicoo-browii eillo with a deep turnover ool'lar of cream laco and not, a very .wide hat ot wiilto panne, lined ivitU brown with a brown ostrich feather surrounding tho crown, and dark brown furs, ill's. Massoy, ttr whom was presented a. bouquet of violets, freesias, and maidenhair iern, wore a gown of black charinouso, with heavy black embroidery outlining tlio yoke ot cream net, o- black hat witli touches of pink, and a long black satin, coat. Mre» H, D. 801 l was in gr©y velvet, with rcvore of floral silk, a small grey hat, trimmed witli shaded roses,.and furs. Miss Fcliambo Was in blue, with a small hat wireathcd'with a white and black ostrich feather. 'Others present upon the floor of tho Clwnifa wcro Mre. Eerdman. wearing, a. grey striped costume and small black and white hat with whito. ostnch feathers; Mrs. F. M. B. Fisher,> in. bluo charmttliso, black satin -coat-asd htit with black Pomare, navy blue, piped' with rcws-roso, and wido black hat with r wux-roso feathers; Mre. Fraser, 1 lonfe siskin coat and sealskin hat; 'Miss Mnssfly, navy b ue co-it and skirt and small .brown hat with cerise quill; Miss Bell, Mies, V. Bell, Mrs. Rollestan, Mrs. Cochrane, Mrs. MacEwan. Later in tho afternoon Mrs. Massoy entertained tho wives and rolatnes of Ministers and members at afternoon tea in tho Cabinet.room,, also tukin D advantage of tho opportunity ■ to present fen to Ito. H. K. Bell, the wif<. of tho lender of tho Upper House. Her Excellency tho Countess or Liverpool was present, and. in addition to those already mentioned, worm-Mrs. J. P. Lute, Mre. Stowe, Mrs. Reading, Mrs. Millar, Misa Kathleen Millar, Mrs. Buick, Sirs, Constable, Mrs. and Miss-Hine, Mrs. Stathom, Mrs (ruthrio, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Sidey, m": Snin Mrs. Bothainley. Mrs. Leo, Hiss Bradney, Mrs. Soott, Mis. Wilford, and others. Most spring-liko flora tho table decorations of wattle and vioj lets. Tho Hon. H. D. 801 l was also, present for part of tlio fcimo. D Battery Danco. The annual "social" and danoe of D Battery, New Zealand, i.l'.A., was held in St Peter's Schoolroom last evening, and was most successful in everv way. D Battery has a long record behind it tor yearly entertainments, that of last nightra being its 45tli-quito aged, for New Zoo* land. Tho liall has seldom looked M. attractive, so well was it decorated, with quantities of buntm? and fronds of tre» ferns and palms, wh;lo the lights partly 1 hidden with rod shades and gavo a soft, becoming glow to the room. The stage also had been furnished and decorated, and tho suppor room and tables wcro equally decorative, lho com< : mittee consisted of: Major Petherick, Captain Rose, Lieutenants M Quarrio and > Janson, Quartermaster-Sergeant Gibson, Sergeants Gauntlctt, Gendnll, ,I'ocke, and Mitchell, Corporal Asher, G" 11 "" 8 L Tie. Fauvell, Gowcr, and lipling. The. ieint secretaries wcro Sergeant Jesson and Sergeant Forsythe. Excellent niusic ; waa. supplied ty Jl'Cormish's orchestra., Tlio gathering included sovcral ollicers from other companies. Among tlioso present wcro t Major Moorhouso and Mrs. Moorr. house, tho latter wearing black cream laco; Major Hume, Major-1 ether., ick with Airs. Petherick, who was woan. ing cream silk; Mrs. Simeon, m green, cliarmouse, with gold laco, and Captain Simeon; Captain Symons, and Mrs. Sy<. nions in white silk; Miss Yallop, mauva. silk; Miss I/owe, green velvet; Misa Kircher, vieux rose; Jliw Schoch, red oliarmouso, witli black overdress j Misfi Millington, whito channcusc, with touches of old gold; also Lieutenants Pirani, Bnx< ter, Carter, and .Tohnslon. Corporal Ashor and Sorgeant Forsytlio wero M.C. e ( .