SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 259, 20 July 1918, Page 4

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at Colombo. The marriage of Alexander Beddie Trail, of Paraville, Moneragala, eider son of George Shewan Trail, M.A., M.D., of Steiclien, Aberdeen, to Margaret Ethc-I. younger daughter of Captain G. G Smith, of Day's Day, took place at Ft. Andrew's Church, Colpelly, Colombo, on May G. The Rev. David' Macmicliael officiated. The bride, who had recently arrived in the island, and was the guest of Dr. S. W. and Mrs. Garve at their residence "Swiss Cottage," was giten away bj - Mr. F. E. Bisset. She wore a pretty irock of cream net over an underskirt trimmed with wreaths of tiny pink roses and bands of palo bine ribbon. A large hat to match was worn, and slio carried a sheaf of Madonna lilies. The best man was Mr. Hoy Will"ims. .Dur-. ing the service the hymn "0, God of Bethel, by Whoso Hand" was sung, and while the bride and bridegroom left the church Miss de Zilwa played Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Those present in the church were Mr. and Mrs. 1". I?. Bisset, Mrs. Game, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Gourlay, Messrs. 11. A. Trail, and C. W. Fisher. A reception was held at the G.0.J1.

Of Historic Lineage. The death of Mrs. Roderick M'Donnld in lier OGth year has occurred at Kaikoura. She was born in Stratlicona, Ross-shire, Scotland, and was, through her grandmother, a direct descendant of the famous historical heroine, Flora M'Donald. She travelled to Melbourne in 1852 and came to New Zealand in 1857, marrying' at Nelson in the eanie year. After their marriage Mr. M'Donakl managed a run for the late Dr. Renwick for ten years, and in 1807 the pioneer conplo took up land, in Kaikoura. The •journey from Blenheim to Kaikoura occupied ono month, so difficult were the means of communication in those days. The deceased lady had been a widow for 32 years. She leaves two sons nnd three daughters-Mrs. Angus Kemxvjy, of. Kaikoura: Miss M'Donald, of Knikoura; Mrs. Jameson, North Island; Alexander M'Donald, Kaikoura; and Dunoan M'Donald, North Island; also 19 grandchildren nnd nine' great-grand-children. W.C.T.U. The monthly meeting of the Central Union was held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms yesterday, Mrs. M'Donald presiding. In response to Mrs. Niimno's appeal it was decided to join with the District Union in holding a "Sailors' Day" in aid of the mine-sweepers and crews of torpedoed, vessels. Several .letters of thanks, sent to Mrs. iXinnnoby sailors who had received woollen comforts last year, were read. These letters showed how acceptable the gilts had been. Mrs. Ninuno explained tuat owing to the uncertainty of transport fiho was anxious to send money if possible. A paper written by Mrs. Godfrey on "How Prohibition was Won in Manitoba" was read by Mrs. M'Donald. Mrs. Godfrey, who was in Manitoba when the vote was taken, told the story of the campaign, which had been waged for sixteen years before victory was won.

Groat preparationa.' are being mado for Violet Day on August 1, which is being organised by a lnrgo and very '.capable- committee to benefit the- funds of the Copper Trail, which, as everybody knows, is for tbo Ked Cross. Contributions or violets ami other spring flowers, sweets, eggs, nnd produce uro invited by the committee, and it is hoped the response will be generoue for the sake of tho cause—that of sick and wounded soldiers. In addition to the (stalls already taken the Kolburn Ladies' Presbyterian Guild will conduct 'a still I at Ihe top of tho Kolburn tramway terminus. Many promises of help havo already been received, and tho dny promises to be very successful. Mrs. Wiilter Nathan is tho organiser, and Mrs. Sleemnn the secretary.

On flunc 21, at the Basilica, Wellington, a very quiet wedding took nluco when Miss B. M'Donnell, fourth daughter of Hie late Mr. and Mrs. L. Jl'Dunnell, of Auckland, was married to Mr. ,1. A. Farquhar, only eon of the lato Jfr. and Mrs. William Farquhaiv of Blenheim. i

Dr. .Tessio Maddison, of Christchurch, who has been visiting Auckland, will return to Wellington by to-day's express, ami will stay a few days beforo leaving for tho south.

Hostesses at the Soldiers' Club for-tlie oming week art as follow:—Sunday, Mrs. Jacub'Joseph; Monday, Wellington College Old Girls; Tuesday, Mrs. D. Stnwiirl; Wednesday, Mrs. C. Earle; Thursday, Ladies of St. Mark's; Friday, Mrs. G. W. Russell; Saturday. Johneonville National Reserve. . '

Next Tuesday the Thorndon Red Cross Committee will havo a Cake Day at the Wellington Red Cross Shop. There Will be n supply of delicious homo-inado cakes, scoucs, and bread. Purchasers are asked to. come early and secure the many good tilings there will bo on sale. Cakes for soldiers will be an especial feature. There ■ will be morning and afternoon tea, and tickets for : the linen chest, the three pictures, and the box of tea, may be obtained during the day. Two beautiful cakes .will 1* raffled. Many uflors of gifts havo been received. . The day promises to be a great success.

It is only a week, since the local Countess of Liverpool Fund Committee started a shop, situated at 1117, the Arcadia HuildiiiEps, Lanibton Quay, at which soldiers' comforts of many kinds are sold. Already peoplo are appreciating the convenience ol being able to buy anti-ver-min shirts for their soldier relatives and friends in the trenches, socks, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, leather waistcoats, housewives, etc. In addition soldiers' gift parcels are made up and may bo purchased from ss. up to 10s., including postage. Among the goods contained in these parcels are potted meats, jam, tobacco, sweets, eocks, tin of condensed milk, - stationary, tooth-brush, tooth paste etc. There seems to be little doubt but that tho shop is meeting with a very great need in these busy times. Tho JJiramar Red Cross Guild held a Cake Day at the Wellington Red Cross Shop yesterday and realised about .£23, an excellent result for aciiko day only. The members of -he guild had worked hard, and the display of cakes, scones, biscuits, etc., was most tempting. Miss Cooper and Miss Moss held their usual sale of (lowers.

Y.W.C.A. Notes. » On Thursday night the last of tho series of lecture.? by Dr. Platls-Mills took place at'tho Y.W.C.A. This lecture was a resume of tho five that preceded it on ''Physiology and Sex Hygiene," vith the addition of some- lantern slides to 'llustrate sonio of the subjects npon which the lecturer had given instruction. A most helpful period of time was again spent in answering questions that had been sent in by tho audience. At tho close of the lecture one and another from the audience vnso to their gratitude to Dr. Platls-Mills nnd to the Y.W.C.A. for affording, this opportunity of acquiring knowledge that is so necessary to girls. Miss Hunt, M.A., thanked the lecturer as a representative of the Y.W.C.A. Educational Committee, and Mrs. Pearson, president, in tho name of the Beard of Directors. One of tho girl members presented Dr. Pl.ittsMills with a bountiful posy of violets and tiny dainty , flowers before the singin" of the National Anthem. The-Blue Triangle Y.W.C.A. Fut is nil important factor in the lines of the brave women of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps. It is fast becoming a feature of munition towns and army camps of Prance, where girls are being sent in in- i creasing numbers. ,Tho opportunity of helping in the building and equipment of these'much-needed "bits of home conies to the associations of the United Kingdom and to Canada and Australasia. It is a cause that appeals, to enfeguard tho women who have offered themselves for work in order thqt all men, able and willing for service at the front,mav be released. There are over 30 hut's with the Y.W.C.A. Blue Triangle nailed in front, jn addition to many in Home commands, and more are still urgently needed*. In Cnlais there is a hut built at a cost of ,£I2OO, given by girls of London. In Boulogne there is another Blue Triangle hut, tho gift of the inhabitants of a small town, collected by two elderly men, one of whom said. A letter of thanks from a girl at the front is sufficient thanks for nil I h«ve done. The address at the Y.W.C.A. to-morrow afternoon will be given by tho Rev. B. Hutson, and the subject will be The Christian's Hope." Young women who have recently arrived in this city will find friends and 1)0 warmly welcomei during tho tea and social hour that will follow tho short bright service. Miss Clarke Johnson will bs in charge of the -prWamme at the weekly "social at the Y.W.C.A. to-night. Many leading local artists have promised to help with the musical part of the programme, and n good programme of. games has- ,bccn planned. , ~. "Two Years on a Hospital Ship v.-ui bo the subject of a lnntern lecture to be (riven by Chaplain F. T. Rend at tho YWC.A. next Thursday, at 8 o clock. Members and friends will bo welcome, and a collection will lie taken for the foreign department work. No Badges for Soldiers' Mothers. The issue, of badges to the parents oi men who iroluntoered for iietivo' service lias been tho subject of correspondence between the Auckland Branch of the Soldiers' Mothers' Leagr.lo and tho Slinistor of Defence, states the "Herald." In his reply to the representations of the leagac, Sir Jame3 Allen stated that only momhers of tho National Reserve were enlMod to wear the association's badge, nnd so far us he was aworo Government did not intend to issue tho badge ns a recognition of soldiem' mothers. The question of providbß a badge for parents of volunteers had been under consideration on several occasions, and it had been decided that 'tho proposal could not be adopted.

Tho funeral of tho late Rev. Mother Gabriel, assistant, superior ami _ mistress of novices' at <the-Lowishnm! Convent of the Little Company of Mary, Sydney, took place at tho Linwbod.Cemetery, Christclmrch, on Wednesday. At 10 30 a.m. Mass was celebrated in die chapel of the Convent of tho Maternal Heart, Lewisham, Bealey Avenue. Bishop Brodie, was tho celebrant, Father Graham, S.M., deacon, Father Siik, subdeacon, Dean Regnault, assistant priest, and Father Price, master of ceremonies. The music was rendered by a choir of priests. Afterwards the bishop upoko of tho good work accomplished bv the reverend mother. A meeting of (he Women's Committee of the Tribute to France Day is to be held in No. 2 Committee Room of tho Town Hall on Monday afternoon at three o'clock, at which a statement of tho results achieved by the effort will be made. It is hoped there will be [i good attendance of members and helpers.