SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 45, 18 November 1918, Page 2

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A Wannanui Wedding. A very prelty wedding, and olio in which liuicli interest niiioiig the j-oiuii,' people of the town was centred, touk nliice at Christ Churcli last Thursday, ivhun Idiii only daughte , : of ilr. and .Mrs. J. Stevenson, of "iXnuiiini," lrigestro ■ Street, was united ill bonds of holy inatviiilony lu Second-Lieut. K. 11. Beauchamp, Jj.C.JI. • ■ * . The church was prettily decorated with roses for the event, which was witnessed by a large number of guests. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her lalhor, lias nri'liilj; attired in « gowii of whito tulle of early Victorian design, trimmed With pink roses and oraiigo blussoins, and wearing the usual veil. She carried ii posy of pink Jlowits. Siie wils atfendeil by Jtiss I'hillis Oldliaiii and Miss Stella Duigitn, cousins, who wore maize gorgetti gowns, and legiiorn hats - trimmed with pink roses. Tlie dresses were of early Yictdrian design. They enrried posies of' pink and maize flowers. The bridegroom) who is a Main Body man, was attended by Lieutenant Seymour Speiiier. Unfortunately the groomsman was detained at camp owing to tlio influenza Epidemic. The Vt-ii. Archdeacon Kceve was the olliciating clergyman. As'tho bridal party was leaving tho bride's home they passed thrbugh an arch made by six little maids holding decorated minds: After the ceremony a reception was held lit "Naumai," the 'home being prettily decorated by friends of llu> bride. The exterior decorations were tastefully niado by Mr. W. Wacl:stock, gardonc:--. The breakfast-room was pVettily decorated with pale pink roses. The wedding cake was an artistic production, <md wns tlie work of oiie of the bride's friends. The brido's soing-uway dress was a nattier blue silk coat and skirt, and she wove ii smnll Tuscan straw hat trimmed with pink fbscs. At the Town Hall. The Town Hall is just a hum of busy workers, <:ach with ht'r appointed task. The members of the Lady Liverpool Committee and the Women's Reserve, with the Mayoress at their head, arc doing splendid work. There is plenty of cooking to do, and jellies ami soiips and other jioiirishmcnt for invalids are being' continually cooked and bottled and dispatched. .Mrs. Jlope, who is in charge of tho telephone, reports that yesterday was an easier day. There were not nearly so many urgent calls for assistance as tlipve we'.i; on the previoim days. Tho worlU-rs iii the .lied Cross Depot, in Mercer Street, are t so having a very strenuous time, and are all as bright and as busy as can be.

Mrs. Mnssey and Miss jliissey ore amone the latest victims of Hie prevailing epidemic. They arc suffering from a mild form of attack.

. Mis Maurice Ciillon ami Miss Lilclifield, who went to Clirlslchurch for the races, have returned lo Wellington. Mr. and Miss llarcourt arc also buck again. » Miss Cooper and Miss Moss regret that tlwre will lie no sale of Honors in tho Ml Cross Shop on Tuesday.

Miss' Helen Gard'ner, who. is staying at Saycs Court, lias been suffering ironi a very severe form of inlluoir/.a, but is now considerably Iretter.

Ten applications were received for the position of home science instructress at the Mastorton Technical School. An appointment has not 'yet been made by the board of maiiagers.

Miss Helen Giu'd'ner, who fell a victim to influenza on the lust night of "the Gondoliers," hag had it very bad. week, but the last two ;dnys has witnessed a hit/ improvement, and she is now definitely on the mend. Mrs. Croftott Umbers (Miss Batliio Stuart), who was Tessa in "Tho Gondoliers," nnd who also collapsed on the final night of the season, has now fully recovered.

MUs A. Hoilis left Napier last Saturday for 'Wellington en route for t<llll Francisco, where she has received an appointment. - .

The'Hawkc's Bay Tennis .Club opened their season last Saturday, a large crowd of both players and visitors being liresent. .Mrs. Lo?(i.n provided afternoon lea. '

Tho engagement is announced of Jl'ss Beryl Goring, daughter of tho late Sir Harry Goring, Bart., Staffordshire, Bμ,'land'to Lieutenant John Mai tin,, eldest Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Martin, Hunngnrua, Martinborongh.

Friends of Ill's. Marmont, of Hohson Street, a well-known patriotic -worker, will regret to learn that she is suffering torn hului'iiza.

There is a' parrot in Hie home of. Mrs. A, P. >Willinms, a wealthy New Jersey, ■jeweller, ■ that is |i real hero. A negro intruder forced his way into the house and attacked the domestic, Rebeccii Oilman, as she inis about her duties in tho kitchen. He asked her if there was not a coloured girl in the house, and when told there was not he threw red pepper in the girl's eyes, and threw her to the floor. The man then pulled a revolver and threatened to shoot if the girl 'screamed. The girl didn't, l>ut the parrot did, and the negro iliado Ills escape.

. Another old colonist, Mi's. M. A. Durrant, widow of the late Jlr. James Durrani, passed away at the residence of her daughter, .Mrs. A. Browne, Ross Street, Kilbirnie, at the ripe age of . 90 years. The late llrs. Durmnt was born in Norwich and arrived' in New Zealand with her husband and members of her family in 1876, and. with the exception of a short stay in the Feilding district and a visit to Sydney, has spent 42 years of liei- life in 'Wellington. Her husband died 18 rears ago, and she leaves a faiuily, consisting of Mr. AV. Diirrant, (Kilbirnio), Mr.'K. Diirrnnt (llelliourno). Mr. James Dumuit (Kilbiniie), Mi , . John Darrnnt (Kilbirnic), and .Mrs. A. Browne (Kilbiniie). Another daughter, Mrs. J. Toomey, died' two years Them nre .'ll gnindchitdreli and 2,'! grcatRrandeliildreii, and one jrrcnt-g.rent-graud-child. Of these some are at the front, and ono has "gone West."

JXrs. Eolleston, Specialist in Hair and Face Treatments (Qualified, London and Paris), is recommended for the most successful treatments for falling hair, dandruff, and premature groyii&ss, face massage, shampooing, nnd the permanent; removal of superfluous hair bv electrolysis. A large assortment of transformations, toupees, and switches always on hand at English prices. '2oG Lambton Quay.— Ailr-t.

Many a sweet smile is shadowed by Hie presence of nn unkind growth of h.iir on tlio face. This humilinting disfigurement may be removed mid the roots destroyed surely and safely by Kusma (l'eg'd.), without pain or possible disfigurement caused by other methods. Call for advice and free trial treatment. llrs. Tlulleil, Dept. (D), o,pr/. Courlcnny Place Tram Terminus (upstairs). 'Phone 1017.— Advt.

Lily of the Valley—that dainty, fascinating (lower which recalls enchanting dreams of weddings—is now coming in. Order your bouquet in good lime. Miss Murray's, Yice-Kegal Florists, 3G Willis Street.—Advt.

Summer on the Beach: See our boys' Panama Hats, 7s. lid. to las. (Id.; washing hats in cotton, poplin, pique, silk, etc., from Is. to ss. Ltd. Geo. Fowlds, Ltd., Manners Street.—Advt.

By tlio last Kiiglish mail ve TPceivod some all-wool gabardine and Iricatines in (he most exclusive shades—'awn, putty, Faiid, reseda, blue, groeu, jml brown. (Woman's. Ladies' Tailor, •".'ustomliouse CJuay.-Advl.

WADE'S WORM FIGS ermlicales Worms of ill] ilf-miilion. Vrhv. Is. Cd. — Advt.

The Soldier Orderlies, The ladies in charge of (ho Normal School Hospital for Women and Children were sadly in lined .of reinforcements. Work its hii.nl anil late as possible, the stall' Was not largo enough to cope with 'the numbers of patients which wore urriviii','. On Saturday :i. t-qmid of soldier helpers ariived and afforded the hoped-for relief. The soldiers with military precision and promptitude immediate"] v set to work and save an exhibition of '"'knee drill" with iW'kots and scrubbing brushes as their (inly weapons. They scrubbed and scoured with ;\ right good will, and to the general satisfaction iii' everyone concerned. A CooliiiQ Drink. Owing , to the recent shortngo of oranges and lemons, the folhr.vinjf excellent dirink is highly recommended, and the ingredients an procurable and cheap-.—Three table-spoonfuls of black currant am or eilly, 1 quart of water; ibrinjr the jelly and wafer to the boil, then strain anil add on'e tablcspooni'ul of cream of tartar. Tho engagement of Captain Louis Botliii, General liotha's eldest son, to a Hampshire lady will provide the second tie between tho great Boer family ami what has become its mother country, ior the soldier-statesman's sister some years ago married the well-known barrister and publicist, Mr. 11. C. Hawkin. Captain liothii lias been in Europe for some months, for after serving in the two campaigns in the sub-continent he went over to light on the Western front. -Aiioihw- old colonift in Mrs. William PiU'tun, wife of Mr. W. Parlon, master plumber, of this cily, died oil Saturday last after a long illness, a serious attack of congestion intervening during the. last few days. The deceased lody was born in Dimedin sixty-eight years ago, being the daughter of the late John Adams, the first tailor to set up in business_ in the southern city, and it is interesting to note ihat their firs. , - home was on tho site of Messrs. Urown and Ewing's warehouse, just near the General Post Office, which gives an idea of Punodin progress. Besides Sir. W. Partoii, scm\, the deceased lady is survived by two daughters, Mesdaincs S. Pearsoli and 1:\ Read, and seven sons, Messrs, W. A. and A. W. i'arton, of Wellington; I). I!. Parlon, of Miisterfon; A. J. Partbn, of Cartrrtoh; L. 0. Parlon, of Marton; ]{. It Parloii, of Auckland; anil Iho youligest son, Sergeant 1!. A. I'artoli, M.M., who left Nerr /enland with the Fifth Kcinforccnienfa, and is at present tit Cainbridge, sitting for his commission. Messrs. Adams Bros., solicitors, df Diincdiii, were .Mrs. Parton's brothers, also Mr. A. A. Adams, of AVeliiugton, and Mi-. J). N. Adams, of Chnstchurch.,

Tho Sisters of Compassion arc in charge of tho emergency hospital .at St. I'atriok's College. Voluntary helpers will' he welcome Hie.ro, also donations of fruit, soups, ami eggs.

It is stated that Princess Mary is now very busily engaged in perfecting her knowledge of Italian, and ,thnt Queen Mary is also refurbishing the Italian she learnt in her girlhood days in Florence. Tills has revived Hie rumour that the Prince of Wales is to become engaged to the Princess Yolniidn of Italy, As a mnt-' tcr of fact, all the Italiau Koyal Family speak English perfectly.