SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2018, 27 March 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Weicfing in St. Peter's, Tho marriage tflok place quietly in St. Peter's Church yesterday afternoon of Miss Hilda Ruth Craw-ford, only daughter of Mrs. W. Gordon Rcfc}, of Wellington, to Mr. David Aitkeit Hamilton, of Melbourne. Tho Von. Archdeacon Harper conducted tho service and Dr. Fyffo played the organ. Tho bride, who was given, away by her stepfather, wore a gown' of figured crc)2e do chine draped with plain crepe de ehiiio and beautiful old 1,-,i(».erick lace. Her plain tulle veil was fastened with a coronet of orange blossoms and she also wore a diamond pendant aud earrings, the gifts of the bridegroom. Tho bridesmaids were Miss Doris Hernuifi and Miss Ray Moeller, who both wore pretty frocks of shell pink crepe de chine trimmed w : ith skunk fur, and bjack panne hats with an outstanding pink ostrich feather fastened at the side and slightly drooping over the brim at tho back. TTie oride's boi> quot was of cream carnations and roses, and the bridesmaids' were of pink carnations and violets. The best man wag Mr. Peter M'Lean and the groomsman Mr. G. Crawford. To the bridegroom was given a gold watch, and his gifts to the bridesmaids were silver ehaiu bags. Mrs. AV. G-. Reid, the bride's mother, wore a gown of black elmrmeuse, tho bodice and tunic being of white shadow lace veiled, with black ninon and outlined with skunk fur t a distinctive note being given by touches of tangerine at tho waist. With it was worn a small black hat with an upstanding tangerine mount, and she carried a bouquet of yellow roses. A reception was afterwords held at 129 Vivian Street, tho floral decorations of tho rooms being particularly charming. Tho health of tins bride was proposed by; Mr. Howard Reid, and that o'f the bridesmaids by Mr. A. Samttol. Among the guests were: Mrs. Herman, who wore a dross of raisin coloured ninon trimmed with satin of a deeper slnj.de, a small toque of tho now shade of blue trimmed with upstanding black osprcys, and an ermine stole; Mr, find Mrs. Nicholas Reid, tho latter wearing' black and white with a black hat; M*s. Howard Reid, in black crepe de chins and black hat with white osprey plumes; Mrs. Arndt, white satin' veiled with black ninon and small black hat with white ospreys; Mrs. Moefcr, black, with a black hat; Mrs. Gordon ,Eetd, saxe blue crepe de chine., and hat with canary feathers • Mrs. D.. Jfend,. dark grey costume and black hat with a white feather; Mrs. Reid, grey tweed cosWe and hat with touches of tangerine. Tho bride's travelling dtcss was of brown crepe de chine, the; figured tunic boipg edged with fnr, and a white panne hat trimmed with an Ostrich mount. Her fur travelling coat was a gift from her mother. Mr. and Mrs. David. Hamilton are leaving for Australia for their wedding journey.

Wedding at Petone. A very quiet wedeuiig took pkctj'yesi tcrday at. Petone, wljen Miss violet Jean Kirk, daughter af Mr. W. J. Kirk, of Britannia Streets Petone, was married to Mr. Henry Mattd. I'he- ceremony was performed by the Key. J, J.Lewis, at the residence 'of the bride's parents, and only relations and immediate friends were, 'pfeseht. The bride was given away, by her father, and wffro liei- travelling costume.,' ''Mi\ George Kirk attended as best man... A.ftef the ceremony a reception was held, aiid later Mr. and Mrs. Maud left, for Wellington en route to Botbrua,' oti their wedding trip. Mrs. Kirk received in a gown of bißOuit^oolwrrcd'. ai'lfej ajid among the guests present were: Mrs. Hart Udy, Mr. and MfS. \V.. My, Mr. and Mrs. Rouse, Mrs, , Bollard, and Miss Grace Bowater. Wedding at Levin. The wedding took place at S!.t. Mary's Anglican Church, Leviij., on Wednesday, March 11, when Mr. Leslie; Nation, third son of Mr. S,. J. Natioft, of Wellington, was married to Miss Jifoy Win* ter, youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. Winter, of Levin. Ike itev. Mr. Stoaley performed the ceremony, Tho church had been deoofated .by friends of tho bride, and Mrs. Stealey played he organ. Tho bridle, wjio was'given away by her father, wor-o a gowji of ivory satin, trimmed with Brussels laeo, i and veil with orange- blossoms. Her shower bouquet was composed of white I asters-, lilies, and inaidep.lig.ir fern. Tko

bridesmaids wero Miss iHitd.a Bafratt (chief) and Miss Doris Nation, who both wore pale pink crepe do eliine, and carried bouquets of pale pink asters. There wero also in attendance two littlegirls, Eileen Folks (niece of tho bride) and Muriel Steel (niece of the bride*' groom), who were daintily .tracked in. white, embroidered njW.sl'iiJ. and wore bands of Egyptian embroidery on theb heads. Both ■ carried crooks. Mr. IV Macindoe, of Levin, was best man, and Mr. G. .Winter (brother of the brid«) groomsman.., Tho bridegroom's present to tho bride Vi'as a set of fox's fnrs, and to the elder bridesmaids, were giyen gold star pendants., set with pearls,and amethysts; the little, ones, received gold necklets. The orido'a present to tho',bridegroom was a pair if silver-backed'military hair brushes. Tho bride's travelling dress was a navy blue, tailor-made eOstuiiift, with a black velours hat, with white- lancer plume.. After the ceremony a- reception was hold.at Wflliaas's teji-rooms,; and in tho evening the guests 'we** entertained, at the residence of the bride's ■ parents. Tho bride and. bridegroom left by the evening train for Auckland ■ and liotoriiß.

Wedding at Marlborough,

A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Mr. Aitken J. B, M'Al]>ine, of Martinborough, on Wednesday afternoon, when Mr. Frauds Bland William Godsiff, son of Mr. David H,. Godsiff, of Kenepuru Sound, Marlborough, was married to Miss Margaret Roso M'Alpine, daughter of Mr- JariicS M l A.fpiiie, of Manaroa, Marlborough. Tho Rov. G. K. Stowell was the officiating minister.' The bride and bridegroom purpose taking up tliei'i" resident® in the Marlborough Sounds. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Miles (Marten) are on a motor tour of the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Fitzgerald and Miss I'harazyn arrived in Weiliiigten yesterday by tho Attienic fr:om ISngland. Miss Jessie M'Kcnzie, of Masterton, is at present 011 a holiday vis-it' to Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs. Ashtoii, Lyall Bay. 'Mr, and Mrs. F. M'Loan Uav® returned to Wellington from Christcliurch. Miss M. E. Greenwood has returned. to 'Wellington from u visit to.-Auckland and Hawlce's Bay. Mr. and Mrs. 11. M. Gore have returned to their house in Itobfion Crescent. Sirs. Nelson, uv Alfmltwi, is at \present their guest. Special Courses of Hair Treatment from 0110 guinea, guaranteed to present the hair falling anil promote a 'luxuriant ylossy growth. Shampooing. HairdreS's. ing, I'ace Massage, Saperflu<yus Hair permanently Removed. A large stock, of Switches, Transfornla.tio.9Bj etc. s at Eflg. lish prices. Mrs. RaHe#o;n-, £3i> lambton Quay. Personal attention by appoint, ment. 'Phono 1393."

The Sailors' Friend Society. At the Kelburue Kiosk last evening, in honour of the approaching marriage with Mr. M. H. Young, of Cliina, Miss M. Dement, a worker hi Seanusis Missions in the port of Wellington I'm the past twelve years, was entertained |jy over sixty oi her fellow workers and friends. Miss Dement, who had already received, many charming presents, was presented by Mrs. M. A. Williams, on behalf of tho workers, with a valuable dressing case, In fnaking the presentation, Sirs. Williams expressed an earnest hope for the future, bride's happi* ness. The raissiontT, Mr. James Mcofe, presented a handbag, and thanked Miss Dement for her.unselfish work for tho sailors in the past, Mrs. Du,nu presented a purse in the name of tho workers, and Mr. Ounrmings, lion, assistant missioner, in'presenting Miss Dement with a pound volume of music, related instances where good had followed tho departing guest's labours and usefulness among tlte toilers of the sea, After supper a'musical and vocal programme was contributed to by Mesdamos Muot' ler and Dowu.cs, Misses Edwards, Mueller, Wilson. Ihirt, Cunningham, and Doniildsoft, and Messrs. CulvenveM and "jttevvnes. Mr. Renner, lion, secretary, proposed a vote o{ thanks to the performers for tho enjoyable programme, which .was carried by acclamation. Tire delightful evening was closed by the singing of "Auild iiting Syne" w& "God be wit.ii you till we niee-fc again."

1 A Naval Dancc. ' An "at heme." ivliicli took fto form ' of a dancc, was given in the Marine | .Engineers' Institute' last evening by (!u- ---" ca.pEa.ia and officers of H.Ji.S. J?syche, j As is usually the case with all naval : entertainments, the decorations vero 1 particularly cfcptive, and quite traiisi formed flii! hail-rcum of tho institute j from its sober, everyday aspect into oiw , that was strikingly effective. Flags J draped the, walls, and from tho awning t which partly hid tho eoilihg hung still mare while on the jvqls at either [ end of the worn were placed litG-buoj's ami geometrical designs formed fry [ sabres, in the middle of which were | placed electric lights.. An excellent idea j was the placing of thii buffet for light 1 refreshments outside oil the roof gar- ; dep., especially for so hot a night, and J naturally the- view of the city and. hafrs bow haa many admirers of its beauty, i The supper-room had "been „ decorated . > with flags, and the tables arranged with . \yhito asters, autumn. leaves, and pii-ilt ; IiKoS.. Tho guests were welcomed oil i their by the hosts, and shortly ! after nino o'clock dancing eo-mmencod. > Among those present wore:. Mrs. Godi ley, wlio wore- black hr.ocad.ed velvet, ! the bodice of which was of thili'on, bot isig outlined with diamante ti'iijiftiing; r Mi's. Heard, white Iwocade, iV'itli jew. r clied embroideries; .Mrs. J'", -if. B. ■ Fisher, black awl cream r lace; Mrs. lliley, blue hrocad*?., with tango-culourc;! belt: Mrs. Arthur Duncan, black satin, wjtfi an overdress ef "like lace veiled with black niiioil; Mi's, l A. I'earci, whito. satin, with tunic of ; i».:Kclied net, finished with a blufi folded belt; Sits. Oidlins, mauve brocade, trimmed with cream tape and jewelled . embroideries; Miss Collins, apricot crepe de chine; Mrs.' Wilford,. black : satin, with art overdress of jetted net.; . Miss Wilford, white cljar.me.usft, vciili , tonic, edged • with s«'®nsclowii;" Miss i i'earee, tli ep apricot gown; Miss Stout, j fiream'chariiiesise j jlrs, lan DuS-eanV v Uacfc satinj with labe; Mrs., Slofiiatij . j pink ninon over flowered silk;. Mrs, . Steel. gold,and white, brocade, veiled , -with ninon ; Mrs. C. I'earcc, preen and f silver brocade; Mrs. Erie Riddiford, glvwiil; chiffon; with beaded ftmbroideriea /• and: hl'ac'k velvfi-t Mtrj Miss N.-Brandon, ' paie pini< eharaieuse. roiled with liino-ii ; [ Miss 11. Wiutsen, piuU ninon, with a floral belt; Miss E.' Watson, black, relieved with whito' kca j Mrs. A. Young, black satin, trimmed . -witili laeo anil jewelled ninon; Miss lkrconrt, cream ' brocade aud lase ; Mrs. Oillon, geranium 1 pink ninon, trimmed with black and 1 white- beaded ' embroideries | Mi'S, W. Young, white eharmmi<-e, with an eyar- ' dress of white ninon, etribjfoidered with 1 jet; Mrs. Hosking, bJuo. sa-tiiij with ail ' -overdress of mauve ninon/. Miss llosk- ' in-gi wiiiitf cropp. do ebmp'; Miss Eileen I Russell, white lace; S'l-ias J. ISeau- 1 champ, pale pink freak j Hr-s. Shand, c Mack satin and laee.

Mr. A. 8, Biss stii Mrs. Biss arrivefl in Wellington by tto At'henio yesterday, str. Biss Went as far as Hoteri to niedt 'Mrs. Biss, who vraii returning to New S£ealswd from a visit to Kiiglaiid,

Mr. K-.. Constable, the designer til R-.M.S. Niagara, ami Sirs. -Constable, returned to Mow Zealo-nd. yfisterday by-tb.-o Athens),

Mr. E. A', and Miss A: C.. Franklin left the-Athcnic'at Hobart and proceeded to Melbourne. Later they, intend touring New Zealand.

The Ret. 11. J. Allan and Mrs, Allan wero passengers by the Athen'ic from Louden. Mr. Allan has received an ap.peintinent in the diocese of Canterbury.

Mrs. B. W. 'Hogg and flire.o children arrived in. Wellington yesterday by tho Moatra from San Francises

Mrs. M'Ttonakl, wife of the Marino Supcrirstehdeiit for the Union Company, arrived in Wellington by the Tahiti from Sydney yesterday.

Dr. and Sirs. Spencer-Wicks, of i£im« berlcy, South Afrita", loft the Athenia at EoWrt, and .have- proceeded to Sydney. They intend coming to New Zealand shortly,

The Rev. $■ 0. Bent, Mrs. Dent, and family, of Zutaland, South Afriea,. arrived hi Wellington yesterday by tho Athenio from Cape Town, They are going Ait to- Auckland 1 to visit Mr. Dent's relatives.

Miss Bell is visiting Cbristehtireh.

Mrs. Humphreys (Gjsbotnc) is visiting Cfiristchiirch and is staying with her mother, Mrs. JJnsor, at Warwick House.

Mr. and Mrs. Chadwick (Hawke's Bay) came to Wellington for Miss Crawford's wedding yesterday, Tliey aws staying at tlus Royal OaL

Miss looker has handed in her resign nation as librarian to the Grey town Library Committee. She also has resigned her position as assistant to tho town clerk. Miss locker goes to Cbristclnira'h to undergo two years' trafeting as a Methodist deaconess.

The. M-a-lp was given yon to grow hair make it do it* work. MISS M.U.SOM, {fair Physician, will tlinguuse yarn- rase, (tree of charge), uu.il prescribe the necessary prepawttiaiis, and teach you how-to use tiieiii; whethar your hnir be too dry, too greasy, grey, thin, (kuKlru-ff, irritation, <ite. There, is not u - preparation esiste&c in itself that will make Jiair grew, but Song experience, study in science of hair, -and successful treatment, with the combination of proper preparations, has solved, the secret. All treatments, shampooing, face massage, dipping, wiiinictii--iU!!. liuirdressinE taught. Haii'-wort: of every description. Natural Hair, Parisian Rings (used instead of hot pads). Advice gratis by mail. Miss Milscm, King's Chambers, Wiliis Street, Wellington,*

FeiWffig Notes, Mrs. Redffiayne and Miss Shannon are in Rot-M'ua. Dr. and Mi's. Gtithrie -are at present hi Na.j)iei*. Mrs,. Murdock (Napier) is staying with Mrs. Mason.. Mrs, Haggitt has :re-taued Tram Waipawq.. 'Mrs. Mansion is staying with Mrs, Haggitt. ..... Mrs. .Fry has returned from Wellington. Sir. and Mrs. Bailey m\i family have, returned from''PKwffltfftali.'

' Mrs.. B-niGo, attd family jiave returned front Rona Bay. '"'"'■ .

Miss Wajher has rista«ied ffciin lijig'toli. ■' i '- i! ■ '■"' ; "- Misses HayMttle and Wsatt presided over the afternoon tea at : . the Fcildhig tenuis cavti'ts « Saturday, Among those on the courts. w«re; Mosdaines Haggitt, Walker,' M'tjuemi,/Harding, Misses Gar*-} Bailey, 'Mahonsiy, Vpyatt, Saybittje, and others. A largo number of Peildmg pecnile motored over to Bulls ou Tifediiesmiy and Thursday ttr attend the rates. Among -titan Mr. and Mrs. fry, Mr. .rind. Mrs, 'BiihertSj Mr. and Mrs. •Ha.«sgitt, Mi', and Mra. Laft'sou, Mr, and Mrs. Stewart, Mr, and Mr,s, Barrett, ■Str. and Mrs. Rfcfch&rbeit, Mr,-and Mi's. Gaodttehcre., and others..

■ Mrs. Ijtiff lias goiie tp Wellington. Mrs. Siuvdiiattds has retutried fntoii HirattettOß..