SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 302, 10 September 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Wedding at St. Coorge's Church, Patea. A wedding of considerable interest took place on September 4, in the presence of many friends, when. Miss Alice Muriel Honeyfield, youngest daughter of Mrs. Hone.vliold, ono of the oldest residents of the Patea district, was married to Mr. Herbert Hereward Edwards, of Stoke, Nelson, youngest son of Mrs. Edwards, resident in London. The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr. C. R. Honeyfield, wore a white crepe de chine frock with a full skirt, the soft folds of the bodice revealing a gold embroidered vest with shadowed touches of pale pink. A Brussels lace veil with sprays of orangeblossoms completed her toilette. Three little nieces, the Misses Rosalind Honeyfield, Marjory Dymoclc (Taihape), and. Alison Bradmoro (Waverley), attondod her. The chief bridesmaid was dressed in turquoise eolienne, with x a inob cap of net and lace, and carried a basket of pale yellow primroses. The two little girls were in fino hailstone muslin and lace and mob caps,, and carried crooks festooned with asparagus fern, white flowers, and violets. Mr. Edwards was supported by Mr. R. W. Hamerton as best man. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. N. S. Barnott, and Mrs. Stephenson played the organ. A feature of the church decorations was a large floral boll suspended from an arch of ivy leaves, under which the bride and bridegroom stood. Mrs. Honeyfield" (the bride's mother) wore a tailorma.de eos,tume of clerical grey, and purple silk toque trimmed with violets. She carried a bouquet of purple and heliotrope flowers. A reception was held at "Egmont View," the residence of the brido's mother, when the customary toasts were honoured, after which Mr. and Mrs. Edwards left by motor for Napier. The travelling costume was a dark blue gabardine tailormade, with which was worn a black velour hat with lining ?nd touches of saxe blue. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold bracelet watch, and to the bridesmaids gold pearl brooches. The bride's gift to,the bridegroom was a gold signet ring with the family crest' engraved. The presents included a handsome entree dish and crcani jug from the Nelson Plunket Society.

Soldiers' Appreciation of Gift Paroels,

A New Zealand soldier, writing from Franco, on July 17, states that parcels were delivered to them that day, and that the contents were very'" much appreciated, and would be put to good use. He considered that it was a good idea to enclose swdots, as they did not'seem to be obtainable in .-that, part of the world. Another soldier, writing from Palestine to his wife, said that lie had received his parcels at the end of a long night-ride from Jericho to Bethlehem. After, boiling' the billy on the hillsides "where tho shepherds watched their flocks by night" 2000 gears'.ago, they opened theirparcels, which he described ns being a god-send to them at tlio time, as-they had had dry bread only, with japi, for three days beforehand, being nimble to get near any transport or Y.M.C.A., where anything else might have' been obtained. Another soldier; writing on July 11 from France, also expressed the-great-est appreciation of the gift parcels. "All fchft contents," he writes, "wero much appreciated, and were very useful to us'.out here. I can assiiro you that wo all. fully realise the great efforts you ,womcn of Now Zealand aro making -in endeavouring to provide comforts for the boys of our sunny Pacific Isle." ' Eastbourne Social Club. The Mayor (Mr. P. Levi) presided over the fortnightly "social" of the Eastbourne Social Club on Saturday, There was a- large attendance of members. Unfortunatey the bad weather prevented a number of performers from town being present, 'the programme, however, was long and.yarietl, and greatly apprccifttcd hy the audience. Tho club orchestra played two delightful items; Mrs. J. N. Isaacs, Mr. P. Lock, and Mr. AV. W. Crawford were encored for their performances; Mr. 11. Oakley completely mystified tho audience with his skilful sleighfc-of-hand tricks; and a little sketch, "The Impertinence of tho Creature," was delightfully played by Mr. Zante Wood and Miss Rose Carte. Mr. W. Bennett's humour at the piano kept the audienco in- a simmer of laughter. Mr. R. Downs gave "Blow, Blow, Blow" ; a|jd a highly amusing sketch, entitled "Granny," was produced under the direction of Mrs. Carte, tho following taking pnrt: Mrs. Carte, Miss Norma Cook, Messrs. Eric and Dudley. Shortt. Mr. It. Oakley was the accompanist.

Jlrs. Norman Burton and Miss Price returned to' Wellington yesterday from :i orief visit to the Wairanipa. •

Mjs. Coradine (Mayoress of Mastertonf and Mrs. Archer are spending 'a l'ow days in Wellington.

Mr. R. C. Carr has been advised that his sister; Miss Sarah F. Carr, M.8., Ox., has been decorated by His Majesty tho King of the Belgians with "La Medaillo do la reine Elizabeth," for her work with tho Belgian refugees, states the Masterton, "Ago." Miss Carr is a native of New Zealand; but has lived for some time. in. England. She 'is a good French and: German linguist. ~ ;.. '

Mrs.' Firth, hon. treasurer ~of tho Wellington Women's Red Gross Committee, acknowledges the; • following amounts Mrs. J. Hutchison, 10s.; Mrs. J, Myers, £1; Jliramar Sowing Guild, £2 10s.; Miss Marks, 2s. fid.; Jlrs. I/ow, 2s. fid.; Rakanui Red Cross, £5; Jlrs. Joseph, £l; Mt's, Barltrop, 2s. 6(1.; Mrs. Blundell, £1; Mrs. Rose, 2s. 6d. j Miss Coates, 10s.; Miss Baber's School, £7 10s.; 70 pill Street Guild, £1 10s.; Miss Joseph, £lo; Ohariu Red Cross Guild, £l 6s. 6d.; Foxtou Girls' Guild, £s'; Miss R.ich.irdsrin; £1; Mrs. Blundell (September), £1; Mrs. Filth, £1 Is. ;■ Miss Robinson, £36; Ladv Bell, £12. ' ■

The following have contributed to tho Red Cross Depot in Mercer Street during the past weekßaetilii Ladies' Patriotic 1 Guild, Miss Muriel Buttle, Newman Red Cross workers,. Taihiipo Red Cross, Ohokune Junction Ladies' Guild, Carterton Red Cross Committee, Takapati Ladies' Patriotic Guild.

Tho Lato Mrs. Elizabeth Yates. , The death occurred at Oncliunga last week of Mrs. Elizabetli Yates, relict of the late Captain Michael Yates. This couple lmd the unique record of having both in turn occupied the Mayoral oliair nt Onelmnga. Mrs. Yates succeeded Captain Yates as Mayoress of Oneliunga in 1893, and continued in office for three years. In fact, Mrs. Yates was the first woman to preside over a borough council in, New Zealand.' She was also the first of her sex to be elected Mayoress of any borough in tho British Empire. During her term of office Mrs. Yates received visits from many distinguished people who happened to come to Auckland. .By virtue of her office, Mrs. Yates was also the ouly woman Justice of the Peace in the British Empire at that period. This fact was referred to in a letter forwarded by the late Queen Victoria to Mrs. Yates, expressing satisfaction at the position achieved by women in Now Zealand. Mrs. Yates was born in Caithness, Scotland, being a daughter of the lato Mr. Ovens, wlio emigrated with his family to New Zealand when she was quite young. About 1875 she married Captain Yates, and had resided near her old homeßtead over since until her death at the age of 78 years. Felldlng News. A children's fancy dress ball was held in the Drill Hull en Wednesday night. The dresses were beautiful, and tho children all carried out their parts well. The grand march was a sight well worth seoing. Among the many present there were Misses J. lledtaond (fairy), B. Mason, Conway, Jones, Young, Sargisson, Fitzpatrick, Heed, Harper, Gorton, Waymouth, Cross, Knyvett, Fry, Trevena, M'Queen, Hagitt, Woollams, Aucell, Giesen, Webster, Bailey, Ward, Hair, Masters, Webster, Mason, Aneell, Nicolls, Baker, Bailley, Gorton, Woollams, Bramwell, M'Queen, M'Quire, Cross, Fitzpatrick, Levin, Willis, Wallace, and many others. The supper was greatly appreciated by the small folks, who danced until nine and then left the floor for the adults.

Several farewell'teas wore given for Mrs. Marshall, who has left for Auckland. Mr. Marshall is shortly going into camp. A concert arranged in aid of the copper trail was given on Friday night, and in spite of the dreadful weather there was quite a largo audience to greet tho performers. ■Mrs. Rodgers has gone to Auckland. Mrs. Barron has gone to Wellington. Miss Miller is in Wellington. . Mrs. Taylor iB the guest of Mrs. Lethbridge. Mrs. Livesey lias returned to the South Island.

Mrs. Walker is the. guest nf Mrs. Parkcs.

Mrs. Hilt has been staying ;n town, Mrs. Barton has gone to Wellington, Miss Mason, the guest of Mrs. Stewart, has returned to Hastings.

The following amounts wpre realised at the different stalls in charge of members of the Countess of Liverpool Fund who organised a street sale on Friday last for the benefit of their Trench Comforts Fund: Mrs. M'Arthur and Khandallah, £20 Os. 4d.; Mrs. Ashenden and Miss Bridges, £5 10s.; Mrs. Purdy and Mrs. Crawford, £10? 10s. 3d.; Mrs. Tripe and Mrs. Findlay, £31 os. 7d.; Mrs. Aston, Mrs. Bridger, and Mrs. Hamor, £27 Bs. lOd. Miss Robin, Mrs. Pilkington. and Mrs.' Andrews, £27 16s. 5d.; Mrs. Brice and Mrs, Thomson, £29 6s. Id.; Committee of Lady Liverpool and Mrs. Poniaro's Maori Fund, £16 3s. 2d.; Sirs. Murphy and Mrs. Townsend, £15 15s. 10d.; Mrs. Barltrop and Mrs. Laing, £18 12s. Dd. /

The' Ladies' Committee-who are interesting themselves in the Kelburn Boy Scouts' entertainment, to be given in the Concert Chambor on Friday, ate arranging for a sale of cakes, streets, and flowers, in the hope of adding to the proceeds resulting from, the entertainment. Contributions of such will be very gratefully recoived, especially of sweets, and they mav bo left at tho Concert Chamber on Friday afternoon, 'aiiy time after three, o'clock. The entertainment is of a unique character, and as it is to 1 , raise funds for the upkeop of the club-rooms it is 1 to ho hoped there will be a good attendance of the public.. The fact that the programme will bo given almost entirely by the Scouts; with no feminine element assisting, makes it of an unusual character.