SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2485, 11 June 1915, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Palmerston North Wedding. The wedding took place in All Saints' Church, l'alinerston North, oil Wednesday of Hiss Sybil Abraham, eldest daughter of Mr. and .Mrs. L. A. Abraham, of l'alinerston North, to Jlr. David Charles Collins, only son of tho Hon. Dr. W. E. Collins, of Wellington, and Mrs. Collins. The wedding was of a very quiet nature owing to the war and to the fact that Dr. Collins leaves at a very early date in charge of the hospital ship. Only relatives ol the brido and bridegroom were present. The bride, who was given away by her father, woro a gown of cream satin draped with beautiful old lace, which was worn by her great-great-grand-mother. She was attended by four bridesmaids —Miss Sylvia Abraham, Miss Vida Collins, and Misses Betty and I'ejjgy Abraham, who woro dresses of white crepe de c'hene with sashes of flame colour, and black velvet hats, and carried bouquets of nasturtiums. The best man was Mr. Neil Pearce, of Wellington. The ceremony was performed by the Ho v. W. F. Grove. The bride's mother woro a. dress of black lace over white satin, with black hat and white OBtrjch plume. Later Mr. and Mrs. Collins left by motor-car on their honeymoon, the bride wearing a navy coat and skirt and white hat with white ermine stole. Military Wedding at Manala. A military wedding, the first to be held ill the district, took place in St. Cufchbert's Church, Mauaia (Taranaki), on Saturday, June 5, lAen Miss Eleanor Frances Marsh, daughter of Mrs. Marsh, the Vicarage/was married to Mr. Douglas Wallace Mustersuii, son of the late Mr. George Masterson, of Cambridge, England, but now of New Zealand. Tho bridegroom has joined tha New Zealand Field Artillery, and is leaving for the front very shortly. The Rev. 0. M. Stent, M;A., vieir of Opunake, performed the ceremony in which considerable interest, owing to the circumstances, was evinced, the church being filled with well-wishers and friends. The bride was given away by Dr. A. Milroy, and wore a travelling dress of dark blue cloth, with white silk vest, a becoming white felt hat, and a feather boa. The bridegroom was in uniform. Mrs. Hunt; played the Wedding March, and after the ceremony the bridal party and a few freiids wore entertained at a luncheon at the Waimate Hotel. Flags of the Empire and of the Dominion appropriately draped the - loom ill which it was held, and other oiublematic devices emphasised the military aspect of the wedding. 'Die following toasts were duly honoured:—"Tho King," proposed by the Eev. A. J. 13. Page, uncle of tho bride; "Tho Brido and Brdegroom," by tho Rev. 0. 51. Stunt, and responded to by tho bridegroom; "Tho Host and Hostess," by Dr. Milroy; "His Majesty's Forces," by Mr. J. Guy, and responded to in a capital speech by M.ajor Sutherland. Later in the afternoon the brido and bridegroom left by motor amid tho good wishes of their friends for their honeymoon during the brief interval porroitted by the military duties of the bridegroom. Los Petites Danseuses. The entertainment which was given by Miss Campbell and her pupils yesterday afternoon in tho Concert Chamber of the Town Hall, for the benefit of Dr. Platts-Mills's candidature as Carnival Queen, was attended by an audience that practically filled the Concert Chamber. Her Excellency tho - Countess of Liverpool, who had been attending another Carnival Queen enj tertainment, arrived during the second half of the programme with Mrs. TV. F. t j Massey, ana was received by Miss Campl bell and Dr. Platts-Mills. Ln addition = t > dances which were performed by Miss Campbell's pupils the programme was contributed to by Miss Doris Dall, who sang "Where My Caravan Has Rested" . (Hermann Lohr) and "Requiem" (Sydsley Homer); Mrs. P. Nathan, who gave a musical roeital, "The Sands of Dee," with Mrs. Gerald Fitzgerald as accompanist, and "Butterflies" as an encore; Miss Alcorn, who sang; Mr. H. Ellwood, ' who gave a violin solo, "Sccnes do la ] Czardas" (Hubay), and a vocal duet, "I Would That My Love" (Mendcls- j sobn). Nearly every item was encored. The stage had beon completely draped , with green curtains as a background for the dancers, and against it the ! pretty costumos worn by them stood out ; with charming effect. Miss Adah PlattsMills opened the programme with a I tambourine dance, her frock carrying ' out the colours of her mother, Dr. Platts-Mills, yellow and blue. The ' Misses Marjory Anderson, Nghyre Phip- c son, Muriel Anderson, and Joyce Gill were ! charming in their gavotte, which they repeated in tho second half of the programme on the arrival of the Countess of Liverpool. Miss Frances Muter gave j a very graceful "Romance" (Rubinstein), and later on she danced _ a j pizzicato movement from "Les Million d'Arlequin" (Leo Delibea). Gay and full of vim was the Hungarian Dance performed by Miss Nesta Carivell-Cooko. j Miss Doris Hickson was another grace- j fill solo dancer. Clever skipping exer- J rises were also given by Miss Frances fl Muter and Miss Nesta Carwell-Cooke. Miss Rita Hannan was tho accompanist, Miss Tingey, Miss Campbell's usual ac- ( companist, having been unable to be j present. During the interval when ten j was handed around both upstairs and j downstairs the Misses Fay Redward and j Maud Edmondson _ played "Sticcato Caprice" (Max Bogrich), and selections from "Coppelia." In charge of tho tea « arrangements were Mrs. F. M. B. e Fisher, Mrs. Reviers, Miss Gannaway, 0 and Miss Sidey, who each had a large | immber of assistants. Home-made (i sweets were also sold by thom. An auc- u tion sale of miscellaneous articles, toy c soldiers, jams, sauces, flowers, etc., i was held at the close of tho programme, F Mr. George Nathan being the auctioneer, j; Mrs. Hugh Morrison (Wairarapa) is \ visiting Wellington. Two weddings took place in Paliiatua \ on Wednesday. Mr. Thos. Williamson Piggott Hardy, of Te Hopai, was married to Miss Elizabeth Helena Thomas, of Asliburton. Mr. Albert Sidney Clu- ( | low, of Kaitawa, was married to Miss a Maude Lucretia Checkley, of Hinemoa. n The Rev. L. 11. Fenu officiated in both a cases, and each ceremony took placo in it St. Peter's Church. p: 03 Mr. and Mrs. Errol Duffy, of Feild- gi ing, are staying at tlio Hotel Cecil. is Two parcels of books have been re- fc ceived at Tun 'Dominion offico for the is Trentham Camp Library from Mrs. " Wethorall. MRS. lIOLLESTON "■ ll.'is just returned from Sydnoy with a , LARG I! VAKIKTV OF TUB LATEST 0 IIAIR COMBS & TOILET ACCESSORIES, 1,1 together with the most Eicljisivp Designs f! for Hainrork and ITairdressing. j-7 A large shipment of the Finest English '' Hair is just to baud. ™ :'3G LAMBTON QUAY. Tel. 1599. ,a 8C Ladies do not shave, but they all have friends who do. nn(l if they will recommend I hem to use a little SYDAL before a , shaving they will earn everlastifig srirti- ~ lude. A very little SYDAL rubbed into ' p , the skin before shnvinj will greatly osfift lj (ownxds k. pleasant anil euw ihave." Id, Ij4,

A Matinee Tea. The big Town Hall Chamber was tho scene of yet another entertainment in connection with the carnival, a. Red Cross matinee tea, organised by tho St. John Ambulance and Red Cross Society, having been given to further tho ' causa of their candidate, Mrs. Algar ' Williams, for carnival queen. Her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool, who 1 was able to be present for the first part of the programmo ouly, owing to her presence being duo at another ©ji- ' tertainmeut for another carnival queen, 1 was received by Mrs. Algar Williams, a ' guard of honour formed by the mein--1 bors of St. John Ambulance Nursing 1 Division, with tho two lady superinton- ' dents, Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Peat, all • in nurse's uniform, awaiting her in the ■ entrance hall. The entortainmont programmo, whioh ' hRd been arranged by Mists Adams, included some pretty dances by eight or [ nine of Miss Beero's pupils; an organ ' solo by Miss Medley; selections by Mr ! Turner's string orchestra, and a rcci- ' tation by little Miss Rita M'Goe, who 1 appeared in a jaunty khaki uniform, ' and made so strong an appeal to her 1 audience that coins wore showered upon > the stage, resulting in the sum of £2 ' odd being handed in to tho fund. Little ) Jliss Juliet Williams danced very daintily a "graceful measure," her use of the ' fan being uncommonly effective; Miss ' Freda Smith, a tiny figure, gave "La ' Feerie Rose"; tha Misses Jean and Henrietta Leckie, two Dresden china figures, danced a minuet; and Miss Hazel Hardwick and Sir. f. O'Carrol a , "Movement de Valse." Mr. T. O'Carrol also danced a solo, "Carnival." Miss M'Lean acted as accompanist to . the dances, which were arranged by Miss Beere. During the interval tea ( was handed round from the long buffets which were arranged underneath the galleries. The Tea Committee in charge of the arrangements was formed by Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Hislop, Mrs. Sexton, Mrs. Peat. Miss Robieson, Mrs. Barclay, Miss Redmond, Miss Francis, with a large number of assistants, including the joint secreary, Miss M'Lean, Delicious home-made sweets were sold by Mrs. Corrigan and Miss Robieson, as well as flowers. A brief speech was made by' tho Mayor. Mr. J. P. Luke, who announced that'tlie matinee tea would be held in the Town Hall this afternoon for the same purpose. The amount of monoy thrown upon the stage in answer to Miss llita M'Goe's appeal was also announced. Among those who wero present, including Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool and Mrs. Algar Williams (tho St. John Ambulance candidate), wore Mrs. and Miss Massey, Lady Kelbuni, and the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. Luke). Mrs. Williams presented tho Countess of Liverpool with a bouquet on her arrival at the hall. Red Cross Matinee Tea. A programme that promises a great deal of enjoyment has been arranged for tho Red Cross matinee tea. which takes place this afternoon in the Town Hall, for the furtherance of Mrs. Algar Williams's candidature for carnival queen. Among t'lie performers will be Miss Renee Quereo, Miss Modley, Mrs. Rosewarno, and Mr. Charlton, who will sing, also the Rev. Cyril Harvey. Misa Rita M'Geo will recite, and some of Miss Beere's pupils will again dance, among them being Miss Marjorie Wiggs and little Miss Rona Chapman. The Wellington portion of the equipment for the Second Stationary Hospital is to bo shipped to-day. It consists 'of 19 oases of an approximate value of £200. A list of contributions will appear later, Mrs. and Miss M'Laren (Masterton) are visiting Wellington and aro staying at the Empire Hotel. Mrs. D. Caselberg (Masterton) has beon spending a few days in. Wellington. Mrs. and JJiss Martin (Martinborough) are visiting Wellington. Mrs. Peat and Mrs Preston are arranging « stall for pot plants and produce at the bazaar which is to be held in tho Town Hall next week in connection* with the carnival. They will be glad to receive contributions at the .Red Cross depot, Nathan's Buildings, this week or early on tho day that the bazaar opens in the Town Hall. Lengths of wool will be particularly welcomed. Many women who have been busily working at balaclavas and socks will probably have wool over that is not enough to make any of the above mentioned articles, and yet would be enough to finish those which other people are at a standstill over through the great scarcity of wool. Miss Una Carter is giving a cooking demonstration in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall this afternoon for tlie furtherance of Dr. Platts-Mills's candidature. Mrs. W. F. Massey has given her patronage, and entrance will lo made by silver coin. 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