CHIT CHAT.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1197, 8 February 1895, Page 13

CHIT CHAT.

A quiet little Wedding was celebrated at Ashurst on Tuesday week last, at the residence of Mr George Crichton, the contracting parties being Mr C. Palmer, of Birmingham, and Mrs Annie Kitchen, eldest daughter of Mr George Crichton. The Rev W. Lee conducted the ceremony, and afternoon tea having been served, the happ' 7 couple departed for their home at Birmingham, amidst showers of rice and the good wishes of their many friends. The bride, who wa3 given away by her father, was the recipient of numerous presents.

Wellington ladies who have met Mrs Ward, the wife of our popular Colonial Treasurer, have been very pleased to read of the presentations made to her husband and herself on the eve of their departure for the Old Country. Mrs Ward hasnever been in England before and we hope s le have a most enjoyable trip.

The engagement is reported of Miss Una Hitchings, daughter of the late Dr Hitchings, of Napier, to Mr W. S. Cullough, of Christchurch.

Another notable engagement is reported from the South Island, being that of Miss A. Grigg, daughter of Mr John Grigg, of Longbeach, to Mr Deardon, of Ashburton.

On the 30th January, at St. Luke’s Church. Greytown, Mr T. W. Hughes, of Gisborne, youngest son of the late Mr James Hughes, of Havelock, Marlborough, was married to Miss Harriet S. Sheet, of Papawai. The bridesmaids were tho bride’s two sisters, and Mr W. Sheet acted as best man. The Rev J. Hewson was the officiating clergyman.

The many Wellington friends of Mr J. Maginnitj, junior, now of Napier, and once one of our best known and most popular local musicians, will bo interested to learn that he has relinquished the management of his father’s branch business in Napier and has started as a teacher of music. Mr Maginnity is a splendid pianist and should do well in the new profession he has adopted, t

A correspondent writes The marriage of Miss Jessie Hendorson, fourth daughter of Mr W. Henderson, of Waitaria Bay, Pelorous Sound, to Mr W. Borch, thud son of Mr L. Borch, of Maori Bay, was celebrated on Wednesday, 30th January, at the residence of the bride’s parents, the Rev A. H. Sedgwick officiating. The ceremony took place in the grounds under the trees. Miss Henderson, who was given away by her father, looked very pretty dressed in a white costume of figured material trimmed with lace, with the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of white sweet peas, dahlias, and maiden hair ferns. Eight maids of honour were in attendance, Misses R., 8., and W. Henderson, sisters of the bride, Miss Clara Borch, sister of the bridegroom, Miss Ailie Williams (of Renwick), Miss Jean Ewing (of Wellington), and two little nieces of the bride and bridegroom. Mr Alexander Henderson, brother of the bride, undertook the duties of best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the party returned to the house, where a sumptous breakfast had been prepared, and where the bride and bridegroom received the congratulations of their many friends. The bride’s travelling dress was a grey tweed trimmed with braid and watered silk, with white hat trimmed to match. A dance was held in the evening when about seventy guests were present, Messrs W. Henderson and J. McMahon supplying the music. Dancing was kept up until daylight, when an adjournment was made to the cricket field. The presents were numerous and handsome. The happy pair left for their future home in the Pelorus amid the cheers of the company.

A wedding of considerable interest to Rangitikei settlers took place last week at Punallan, Rangitikei, when Miss Charlotte Ruth Bartlett, second daughter of Mr Samuel Bartlett, of Upper Tutaenui, was married to Mr Edwin Thoms, fourth son of the late Mr Charles Thoms, of Riversdale, Rangitikei. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr T. T. Bartlett, wore a handsome dress of cream serge with lace and ribbon trimmings, and the° orthodox bridal veil and wreath of orange blossom. Misß Lilly Bartlett was the bridesmaid and Mr Ernest Thoms

best man. The Rev J. Thomas was the officiating minister. After the wedding breakfast the happy pair left for their new home at Waituna West with the best wishes for their future happiness of a large circle of friends.

Mr W. Coster, late of the Blenheim telegraph staff, and now of Gisborne, was married last week at Blenheim to Miss L. Massey, second daughter of Mr C. Massey, of that place. The bride looked very nice in creme French cloth trimmed with lace and a court train and the usual veil and orange blossoms. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Mr Fee, the young couple afterwards leaving for their northern home.

Tea drinking has been held responsible for a large proportion of the dyspepsia that now afflicts so many people, and the fair sex in particular; but Dr Saundby, an eminent physician in England, has now rehabilitated the character of the “cup which cheers but not inebriates." In a lecture that he has been giving, Dr Saundby declares that “he did not share the opinion of those who saw in excessive tea-drinking a common or efficient cause of any considerable number of dyspeptics. He believed that tea would most undoubtedly irritate a stomach in a state of sub-acute inflammation, and therefore it was possible that its prolonged and excessive use, especially on an empty stomach, might set up some gastritis." Otherwise —that is, taken in moderation, not “ stewed," and to a stomach not in a state of sub-acute inflammation to begin with—it was harmless and even beneficial. Manv ladies will be glad to have their favourite teapot medically whitewashed.

The old saw about sweet sixteen is exploded by the knowledge that the highest beauty does not dwell in immaturity. For beauty does not mean alone the fashion of form and colouring, as found in the waxen doll. The dew of youth and a complexion of roses sometimes combine in a face that is unmoving and unreuponsive as though lacking utterly the life spark. A woman’s best and richest years are from twenty-six to forty. It is an arrant error for any woman to regard herself as passe at an earlier day.

There have been a number of paragraphs going the round of the papers lately, on the duty of assiduously using the tooth brush, and a regular “toothbrush drill" has been recommended, on medical authority, for school children. The advice is unexceptionable, but it seems that hidden dangers lurk even in the harmless toothbrush. At all events, it is well to take care that your dental polisher is perfectly sound, and does not shed its bristles. The British Medical Journal calls attention to a case recently reported in an American paper, in which an. operation, performed after several weeks of suffering, revealed the fact that the cause of the mischief was the presence in the gums of toothbrush bristles. The surgeon who performed the operation expressed his belief that these “ unconsidered trifles" are responsible for many obscure throat, stomach, and intestinal complaints. The lesson to be drawn is that only brushes of good quality, in which the bristles are perfectly firm, should be used, and that after using the brush the mouth should be examined to see that no stray bristles are adhering to the teeth or gums.

A meeting, convened by Madame Merz of those interested in the formation of a Ladies’ Liederkranz in Wellington took place yesterday week at the Dresden Piano Company’s rooms, and was very successful. It was decided that the Liederkranz be formed, 40 ladies handing in their names for membership. A committee was appointed, and a further meeting will be held for the election of officers, &c.

The marriage of Miss Norah Bohan, eldest daughter of Mr W. Bohan, of Wellington, to Mr C. O’Driscoll, eldest son of the late Mr C. O’Driscoll, formerly of Napier, was solemnized at St. Mary’s of the Angels Church, Boulcott street, yesterday week, by the Rev Father Goggan, S.M. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a brown costume trimmed with pink silk and black lace, with hat to match, and carried a lovely shower bouquet. The bridesmaids were Misses M. Bohan (sister of the bride) and M. O’Driscoll (sister of the bridegroom). Mr and Mrs O’Driscoll left in the evening for Sydney, where the honeymoon will be spent.

Mr Alfred Goodson, of Hawera, was married to Miss Nellie Kilgour, second daughter of Dr Kilgour, of Parnell, near Auckland, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Parnell,

on Thursday. Canon Calder performed the ceremony, assisted by the Rev L. FitzGerald. Mr Arthur Towsey presided at the organ.