SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2131, 24 April 1914, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Wedding at Mastarton. Tlio wedding took place very quietly yost-erday afternoon, at the residence of iho bride's parents, of .Miss Phyllis Cameron, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cameron, Upper Plain, Mastcrton, and Mr. 13. H. Biintiy, of Newbury, Longbush. The br-iciej vlw was gii'on ai\'ay by her father, woro a gown of brocade velvet, and carried a bouquet of white flowers. She was attended by-Miss Alison Oawitii, whowore a charmingly pretty gown in soft tones of violet and primrose. The best man was Mr. 1?. Biddiford. The Kev. A. T. Thompson performed tlio ceremony. A number of relatives and friends were afterwards entertained at the- wedding breakfast, and later Mr. and Mrs. Bunny loft on their wedding journey, en route for Australia, where they intend to spend a few weeks. T'ho brido travelled in a dress of pink cfope do chine, and black and wliito hat.

Wedding at Masterton. A pretty wedding was celebrated on Wednesday at tho residence of the hrido's parents, Pino Bank, Wangaehn (says our Masterton correspondent), when Mr. John 11. James, of Itangitunittu. was married to Miss Mary Eliza* beth lalloon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Falloon. The ceremony was formed by tho Rev. S. J. Scrpell. Th« bride woro a gown of white crepe An chino, with veil and orango blossoms, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet. She was attended 1 by Miss W. Daniel!, of Masterton, who woro a frock of pink crepe de chino. Mr. J. C. M'Kilfop was best man. Tho bridegroom's gift to tho brido.was a gold brooch, and to tlio bridesmaid a gold bracelet. After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. James loft by motor tor Auckland and Rotorua.

For the Hutt Disaster Fund. A collection for tho bonefio of tho Upper Hutt disaster fund w ts jnadi. at the Trentham racecourse tho individual collectors and their amounts being as follow: —Miss Kittj Campbell £18l0s. 4d.: Mrs. J. W Clark £0 ltw 5d.; Miss Flanagan, £5 Os 7d Mi«s Doyle, £4 los. ild. Tho toi.il sum n ceived in this way amounted to £% 3s. Id. A donation of £2 wi3 reconed from "J.," and the sum realise 1 tho soiling of sweets at the Chcal &ocict\ s benefit concert on Tuesdu night amounted to £4 10s. Tho race committeo has given permission for -metier collection to be taken up cm tho courso on Saturday.

Ambulance Saturday Arrangements* A meeting for the purposeof making arrangements in connection with Ambulanco Saturday, was held in tho Mayor's room, at tho Town Hall, yesterday afternoon, and was presided over by tho Mayoress, Mrs. J, I'. Luke. The gathering in of names of those who are welling to assist in the street collection fixed for Saturday, May 2, and tho allocation of stands was the cliiei' business of tho meetiug. Everyone present announced their intention of assisting in some way, either by collection or elso in regard to tho providing of refreshments for those who were hard at work during tho day. Tho allocation of 6tands so far decided upon is as follows: —Post Offico Square- and 1 the wharves, Mrs. Proston, with assistants; Athletic and Nowtown Parks and Constable Street, Mrs. V. Campbell and assistants; Duke of Edinburgh corner (Willis Street), Miss Hawson; Fcrrett's corner, just opposite, "Miss fait; Kelburne Avenue, Miss Robieson, assisted by Nurse Macandrew T Miss Mack, Miss Adelaide Forbes, and others. Tho Victoria Bowling Club "is idso included in their area of work. Overton Tferraco (Sataitai) and tho Bowling Club, Mrs. Baker; Courtenay Place, Mrs. Bay riud Miss Greenwood; Bank of Now Zealand corner, - Miss M. Greonwood: Government Buildings, Miss Belle Luke: Fcatherstou Terrace, Mrs. T, Wallace. Theso wero the stations definitely settled yesterday afternoon. Others brought forward were allocated subjeet to tho consent of those mentioned in connection with them, who have yet to bo consulted in regard to them. Refreshments for thoso who will bo busily engaged in collecting during the day will bo in the chargo of Mrs. W. 8. Moorhouse, Miss Coates, Mrs. Kirfccnldio, assisted by Miss Atack, Mrs. and Miss Hellier, Miss M'Gregor, and others, and will bo obtained as usual in tho Town Hall. It is needless to say that offers of assistance will be gladly received, and names may bo sOBt in to Mr. Bainbridge or Mr. C. P: Powles.

Karorl Croquet Club. On Wednesday afternoon, at Karori Park, tho Karori Croquet Club hold ita j last gathering for tho season. Mrs. Cook,, vice-president, in the absence of tho president, Mrs. Cathie, presided. In spite of tho'cold weather, a few friendly games wero played, after which afternoon tea was served in tho pavilion. Tho trophies won during the season wero then presented. Mrs. Hamilton, tho winner of the singles, .accepted tha trophy, and then presented it to the. club for competition next season. Mrs, Cook also donated a trophy for play for next season. Mr. Cathie's trophy was presented to Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Hamilton, tho winners of tho doubles competition. Mrs. Godfrey Pharazyn, Hawke'a Bav, is visiting Wellington, irnd is the guest of Mrs. Turnbull. Mrs. Mawlcy (Ditton, Masterton), lias roturued to 'her home from a brief visit to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. Cliil'orJ arrived hi Wellington yesterday from Ohzisteliurch. Mrs. Gerald Stead is visiting Wellington. At a meeting of the Ota titan Branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, a resolution was carried fe-af-firming the position of the branch m supporting tho Biblc-in-Sstate-fechools League, and requesting the Gttvornment to seo that the referendum was taken at the next general election. Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Crawford (Pahiatua) arc staying at Caulficld House. Miss N. M'Dougall returned to the Wairarapa yesterday from a brief visit to Wellington Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Halo and Mr. and Miss Lemon, visitors from London, who have been in Wellington for tho past few days, leave for the Wangarmi River and Hot Lakes district this morning. Tho Missioner to Seamen in .Wellington (Mr. W. Cocks), who, with Mrs. Cocks, celebrated their silver wedding on Wednesday, wero the recipients ot nmnv letters and telegrams irom friends both in Australia and New Zealand conveving congratulations and good wishes. Tho event was not overlooked by their friends among the seafarers, several of whom sent wires and letters irom other parts of the Doimmoft. Before applyinß any hair tonie. it is adIvisubli! to havo treatment for the scalp— if onlv one—to stimulate the circulation and revive the life of (he heir follicles, thus effecting immediate resiuts. ft .-uwi Hew to teach ladies how to inawnjjo and to care for 'heir linir. Mrs. ftollcstnn, ' Hair Specialist, aLmWon Quay.*

Cardert Party at- Government;.;. House, Auckland. ;.%#?:':'V..iJ.' : -.■"''■'.' A garden party was given at Government House,'. Auckland- on Tuesday ai'teraoon by their Excellencies ■ the -Jinrl and Countess- of.'- Liverpool -'{states t'ho "Herald"), The function,-which promise;! to bo a brilliant onf, was marred by the heavy rain- which fell soon after tho guests arrived, making it impossible for the grounds surrounding tlio viceregal residence to bo used. .As a safeguard against wot- weather, a canvas awning had been erected aloni; the; front of tho building, - ami the shelter was found to he- an imperative necessity. Kvpii when the- rain did clear off the lawns woro so sodden that no one felt inclined to stroll about them, an-d thus fire gay ■ spent solo which ■ Government House 'functions ..usually provide was lost. There .were about"soo. guests present. Their EsccUeficws, attended by Captain C. Siiawe, mi'iitarv secretary; Captain T. .H. Eastwood, A.D.C.; Mr. Gavin Hamilton, private secretary; and Colonel H. Boso;nveii, residcjit A.D.C; received tho guests in tho centre hall. Tho visitors then passed iirt9 the ballroom, where dainty refreshments were served by a largo staff of assistants. Tlio room was- beautifully decorated with eossne-a-s and chrysanthemum flowers, and tho general effect was mast attractive. During tho a-ftenwffii Seymour's Uawt rendered several enjoyable selec* tions.

Maud Allan In Dunedln. Miss Maud Allan and tho Cltern-iav-skys brought their season to a cbso at Hi's Majesty's Theatre on Saturday night, in tho presence of a largo and on.' thnsiastic audience. Tho reception accorded tho gifted dancer, states a southern exchange, demonstrated that her performances have created a deep impression that appreciation of their remarkable merit Ins gin'in with inc-reis mg famiiiantu and tbit thes mil re mam memorable glimpse i m tLo minds it those capable ot uonmg than nitcl ligentK, ot a kind of art which has 1 ltlierf-o been a soaM book to local au diences Miss Maud Allen hup set a s'andard m h-tr paiticuia' lino of ichiflenient flinch one can scucdv mi ifi'ii" surpassed Ilor ■itage mterpreii tions ha* e hoi n tluoughout tho ep tome ot gnco and afinemrnt—iio nnrag notn has marred their artiste finish She ha* thrown i new and eaptmting light on tho possibilities of expressing the best ot music in terms ot nhthmical, pch jl harmonious, and fiequenth highlv d amiti< moicmrnl He- find prognmmo an ixcellent om-> Pltc {heuiia.iky, is usual hgmed impoit aiuly on tlio piogramnio

Tits Duchess 6f Aosta.Tho Duchess of Aosta. who arrivetl ins Wellington on Wednesday, and is con iompkting visiting the South Sea Islands, lately published an illustrated Volume of scenes and events associated with her travels in Darkest Africa. As an explorer the royal visitor lias already gained 3 reputation for courage- • anil oaring. Dressed in man's nttoo, she 6ns_ penetrated into hitherto unknown regions, and had a strenuous time shooting big game, including . lions. One day the. cook accompanying her caravan stabbed a. native carrier, where*, upon tho wounded man's companions became furiously angry, and pursued theassailant into tho duchess's tent, where Ho had ftcd for refuge, She sternly ordered them to retire, but as this only infuriated them fiioro she seiiseda- gutt awl pointed it' at the savago horde, mid her unerring. skill.-.as a shot saved the situation. '_'•

Tvilss Bfentnall'?: Lecture. Miss BreHtinafl, 8.A., student secretary of tho Young Women's Christian Association in Calcutta, gave an interesting lecture in the ' Y.W.C.A. rooms, in Herbert Street, last evening, on her work among tho- students in Calcutta. Miss M'Leaii presided, and in her introductory speech spoke of the position women occupied. in India, and of fto necessity tff lifting thorn to higher levels. Till these native women were inspired with Western ideals, India would never progress as she ought, a.«d become the great country that it was her rightful destiny to be. Some very fine lantern views illustrated Miss BrentHall's k-uture. They depicted various Y.W.G.A. buildings in India, and showed tho Indian girl students ,at play and at work, 'fill very recently gymnasiums and libraries were unknown to the Eurasian and Indian girls and women, but now they ivero making use of them. Courses for the teaching of shorthand and typewriting and other commercial subtests had been introduced, aisd were doing good work in providing them with more efficient training. Miss Brentwall's work lvas almost entirely among thti girls who were attending school, and was largely connected in trying to educate them as future'secretaries for tho branches of the Young Women's Christian Association in India. Only in that, way could they hope to reach the vast number of Indian women and girls who at present were beyond their influence. It was on the training of theso girls that tho future of their work rested.