PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19759, 9 April 1926, Page 14

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs Tuille, of Melbourne, Is the guest of Mrs Denny, St. Clair. Mr and Mrs Chas. Were (Christchurch) and Miss Dulrie Were have been spending a holiday in Dunedin. • • • Mrs F. Drayton Bamfield, who has .boon staying with friends in Dunedin, loft yes torday for Mount Cook on her way to Wellington. t • a Mrs M. Baird, Buxton, from Christchurch, is staying at Albert House. Miss Rutherford, of “Thongsieigh,” Ellesmere, and Miss M. A. Nixon, of Killinchy, Canterbury, are staying at the Carlton Hotel. • • • Mr and Mrs A. Burns, of Whangarei. who have be«n spending a holiday with relations and visiting the Exhibition, left, for the North Island on Wednesday. • » • Mr and Mrs Murdoch and Miss Tizard, of Tiniaru, were visitors to Dunedin for the Easter holidays. • • • The engagement is announce] of Agnes, third daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Williams,

of Oamaru, to Mr G. J. Kelly, of Balclutha. only son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kelly, of Invercargill. • • • Miss Ailie It. Hagen, granddaughter of the late Mr J. R. D, Stampers, of this city, is at present visiting Dunedin. Among visitors to the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, during the past week, wore Mesdames Wilson, T. Levy, and Miss Levy, of Dunedin. • • • The engagement Is announced of Sibyl Hftie, eldest daughter of Mr J. A. Inglis. of Dunedin, to Shefferd Pearce, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. F. Carey, Christchurch. Tim engagement is announced of Douglas Maxwell. New Zealand Staff Corps, only son of Mr and Mrs A. C. Maxwell (Christchurch), and Boggy, youngest daughter of Mrs and the Into Mr John M'Queen, of Invercargill. Mrs Denny gave an afternoon ten during the week for Dr and Mrs Yuille, of MeT liniirne. Those present were: Dr and Mrs K. Ross. Dr and Mrs Colin Anderson. Miss Irvine, and Dr an 1 Mrs Yni'.le. • • • A special service in connection with the annual reunion of St. Hilda’s old girls is to be held in the school chapel on Sunday evening at 7 o’clock, when all the old gills are asked to attend. » « The old girls of St. Hilda’s College will hold a garden party and lawn tennis tournament in aid of the college funds at the residence of Airs A. G. Al'Dougall, Carlton, Wallace street, Dunottar, to-morrow afternoon from 2 o’clock to half-past 5. All parents, old and present-day girls, and those who are interested in the school are invited to be present. ft ft ft When furnishing many mistakes are made with curtains both in colour and size. When choosing, remember your windows and plan accordingly. Large heavy curtains will dwarf a little window and simply look absurd. Small casement curtains that will not block out the light are the thing in this case, and let them be light in colour. « • • A garden party was held in the pretty grounds of Kilmorniek Villa, Beach street, AVaikouaiti. the residence of Mr H Murndel. to farewell the Rev Mr and Mrs AVins bury White, who are leaving the district During the afternoon ■•’mophone music was enjoye 1, and afternon tea was served Mr and Mrs AVhitc were presented a memento of the occasion by the hostess. On behalf of those present a frie>-' 1 "mk n regarding the ready sympathy and kindness of Mr and Mrs White towards the sick and the aged. Mr White was a good citizen, and both he and Mrs White were splendid, when It was a question of bein'” ~ with social events, such as the mutual improvement societies. They all wished Mr and Mrs AVhlte and their little daughter, Pamela, every happiness and prosperity tn the city. Air White thanked those present for the pleasure they had given them, "nd assured them It was an occasion long he remembered. He briefly outlined the new church work he was taking up In Dunedin Mr and Mrs White invited those present- to visit them in their new residence, which would be finished in about four months’ time. • • » The annual inter-university tournament, which was held during this Easter at Dunedin, was concluded by a large and niost successful tournament ball, held on Thursday evening in (he Early Settler’s Hall. Some two hundred students, of Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago were present. The striking decorations of streamers, intertwined above the dancers, were of the Otago University colours rich blue and gold ; the arms of the four univer sity colleges were blazoned on the walls, above effective initial lettering in the colours of each college. The Art Gallery, which had been suitably furnished for the occasion, and the beautiful decorative scheme of which was in black and gold, was used as a lounge. During the evening the presentation of the trophies and prizes to the various successful eo!U es was made by Airs T. K. Sidey. wife of the Chancellor of the Otago University. The Mayor also made a little speech of congratulation to the victorious teams. Dancing was continued until a late hour, and the whole affair was marked by youthful gaiety and enthusiasm. • • • A very pretty wedding was solemnised in All Saint’s Church on Monday evening, when Ella Marguerite, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F. J. Williams, was united in the iioiy bonds ot matrimony with Dr S. J. Thompson, of Levin. The bride, who was given away by her father, was handsomely attired in cream and silver brocade, with a train of silvei tissue and georgette and a beautiful lace veil. She carried an American bouquet ol Alareehal Niel roses. The bridesmaids, Aliss Marie Anderson and Miss Agnes Thompson (sister of the bride groom), wore pretty frocks of aquamarine blue georgette and pale gold metallic lace, with touches of cyclamen, and bouquets to tone. The wore gold bangles of exquisite design set with aquamarines and pearls (the gitts of the bridegroom). The little trainbearer, Shirley Barrie, looked particularly sweet in blue taffeta, with cyclamen-shaded ribbons. Air Frank Thompson carried out the duties of best man, and Mr Eric Williams (brother of the bride) acted as groomsman. Airs Williams, the bride's mother, was handsomely gowned in black silk morocain, effectively beaded with a smart hat and fox furs. Her bouquet was of roses and begonias in apricot shades. Mrs Thompson, the bridegroom’s mother, was becomingly attired in black satin and georgette, with hat to match, and pretty bouquet. Air? Brown, of Wellington, grand mother of the bride, was dressed in black satin, and carried a bunch of roses Alter tlie ceremony Air and Airs Williams received the guests at their homo in Pitt street. The bridal couple, standing under u large bell hanging Iroin a prettily-decorated aren, received the congratulations of theii (riends. The tables were tastefully arranged with autumn crocus, asparagus tern and maidenhair tern. Alter an excellent breakfast had been enjoyed, the usual toasts were honoured. The guests then adjourned to the drawing room, effectively decorated with red roses The happy couple left loi the north by motor car (the gift ot the bride’s father) the bride wearing a stylish brown morocain dress, with a smart coal to tone trimmed with American sqnincl, and small black hat. The younger members of the guests followed as tar as the Brown [louse, where a happy hour or two was spent in dancing. • • ft A very pretty wedding was solmenised in the Dundas street Methodist Church on March 31, when Ada Vera, only daughter of Mr and Mrs James Paul, of Uni street, Dunedin, was married to Leslie Donald Manson, c, Alice street, Invercargill The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. The colour scheme was carried out in pink, lavender, and w-hite sweet peas and carnations, attached at intervals by streamers to the arches, the whole being in harmony with u.e frocks of the bride and her attendants. In the centre of the church was suspended a large white hell, under which the couple stood. The bride looked very charming as she entered the church on the arm of her father. She wore a beautiful gown of white broche rhnrmeuse very daintily made and finished with pearl trimmings. Her embroidered silk veil was caitghg up with orange blossoms and she cairied a hcautfinl shower bouquet of choice flowers. The chief bridesmaid, Aliss Ruth Law-ford, wa daintily fronted in a dross of lavender crepe de chine, while Aliss Alice Manson (sistei of the bridegroom) was attired in a frock of pale pink georgette. Both wore black hats trimmed to match (heir frocks, and carried shower bouquets of pink carnations, white and 1» coder sweet peas, and maiden hair fern. The bridegroom was attended h” Air C. R. Alabson, of M-asterton. while Mr J A. T empleton acted as groomsman. After the ceremony the parents of (he bride entertained a large number of guests to a sumptuous breakfast, held at the Strand Salon, during which ihe usual toasts were proposed and honoured and numerous congratulatory telegrams were The bridegroom's present to the bride «-n< a near! neekhiee, to Hie bridesmaid n leather handbag and to Ihe b"'l man a (ravelling rug. The bride's gift fo (hr, bridegroom v.-ne a pendant. Mr and Mrs L Mansop were the reeipients of many costly ami beautiful presents. all tokens of Ihe good '■•i-lii'- of thoir numerous circle of friends. The

happy couple left by express for .he north amidst good wishes and showers of confetti. The bride travelled in a chic frock of navy serge with navy hat to match On returning from their honeymoon they will take up residence at Collingwood. Invercar gill. • • A wed'iiiig c." considerable interest took place lasi . uesdny eveninc at St. Paul's Cathedral, when Florence Maraval Find, second daughter of Mr O. 11. Pinel, of this city, was married to Eric Eustace Edie, son of Mr nd Mrs Oeo. Edie, of Birchwood, Station. Southland. The Rev. Canon Nevill and the Rev. G. A. Dawson, of Wyndham, officiated Mr Oswald Edie and Mr Harry Vezey carried out the duties of best man and groomsman respectively. The bride, who entered the Cathedral on he father’s arm. looked charming in a handsome gown of apricot silver tissue with white nr trimming. Her train of white -eorgette. lined with apricot georgette and priced with fur. attached to the shoulders wit'’ diamond buckles, fell gracefully to the ground. The bridal veil was of embroidered tulle arraved with a errnnef of white nearls. the picture being completed hv silv r shoes and stockings ■ i ' a beautiful sheaf of white lilies The !wo bridesmaids wore Miss Bessie Edie, sister if the bridegroom, and Miss Jean Morris, if Dunedin, who were attired in mvstie bine georgette over crene de-chine with trimming of liver and pink rosettes and head dresses of silver hands and flowing tulle veils to matr 1 - They carried daintv bouquets of pink azaleas and wore silver shoes and sloekm _ After the ceremonv ’ reception was he in the Strand Salon, whop about 30 ests assembled. These included Mr and Mrs George Edie. the latter wen’Tng a beautiful chenille georgette gown of black and red. with red hat to tone am 1 handsome fur: Miss Pinel in rose pink chiffon velvet with -■•cv hat trimmed with ostrich feather; Mr and Mrs Charles Adams. Mr and Mrs James Brown. Mr and Mrs W. ft, Brown, the Misses Adams, R. Bain (Sumnerl, Matbeson, Harris and M«ssr= O. . T U Pinel, F. H Carnnbell, R H ’ Edie TEdievale). and A .7. SI mo. The banpv couple le r t by motor for Mount Conk, the bride wearing a fawn en.at trimmed u’itli fitch fur, with hat and shoes to match. • • • A large crowd gathered at First Church to witness a wedding of widespread local interest which was solemnised on Wednesday, March 31. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The contracting parties we e Mr Thomas Williams, youngest son of Airs T. Deer and the late T. Willaims, of Melbourne, and Miss Winifred F. E. Robinson, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. A. Robinson, of 516 King-street. Dunedin. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr Merrington, with Dr Galway officiating at the organ. The bride, who entered the church on the arn of her father, was gowned in heavily beaded ivory duchesse satin, with ■ inset godets of silver lace her long train of ivory satin morocain inset with silver and lined with cyclamen georgette being carried from the shoulders. Her beautiful veil was held in place with a coronet of orange blossom buds, and she arried a lovely silver bouquet with silver streamers. The whole completed a most exquisite bridal toilette. She was attended by two bridesmaids. Miss Ruby Robinson (sister of the bride) looked charming in a crystal beaded cyclamen georgette frock, and carried a bouquet of pink and lavender flowers, and Miss Madge Broadley looked very sweet in a crystal beaded dress of powder blue. Her bouquet was of lemon and lavender flowers. The two tiny train bearers, Master Jackie Sargison and Miss Daphne Freeman, were dressed in lavender satin and taffeta, in the early Victorian style, and carried* out their duties effectively. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Edward Robinson as best man and Mr Kenneth Wilson as groomsman. As the wedding party left the church they were preceded by two pipers, who piped them to their motor through a guard of honour, which was composed of 10 young Scotch dancers standing at attention with bared swords. After the ceremony nearly 300 guests adjourned to Kroon’s Hall. Here they were received by Mrs Robinson (mother of the bride), who was charmingly gowned in lavender headed georgette, with hat to match. She carried a beautiful bouquet of purple pansies. Mrs T. Deer, mother of the bridegroom, wore a smart black and gold beaded gown with black cloche hat and ospreys. Sue carried a Victorian posy of golden chrysanthemums. During the breakfast the usual toasts were honoured, and a large number of cables and telegrams of congratulation were received. During the intervals between speeches items were given by Mrs Chas. Isaacs (songs), Miss N, Osborne (recitations), Mr Wallace (violin solos), and Mr A. Pero (song). Later in the evening the hanny couple left for Queenstown. The bride travelled in a navy blue oriental embroidered frock, with a gold tissue turban hat and beautiful musquash coat, a present from her parents. Both Mr and Mrs Williams were the recipients of many beautiful presents. • * * C. and W. Hayward (Ltd.). 145 George street, have secured Firth and Sons (Ltd.) exhibit of carpets and rugs, and are clearing these at very moderate figures. Call. —Advt. Londontown, whore Stockings and Glover ura distributed direct from mills best quality at honest cost, every shade Art Silk, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4» lid Pure Threaded Silk from fis lid Pee window display. George street next Dn' -otT' Shoe Store Advt • • * ■Marie-Loui.se,’' French Lingerie Special ist. of 27 taigill street Dunedin, is enrolling pupils for day and evening classes in trousseau, lingerie, embroidery, baby linen, home decorations includes cushions, humpies, colour scheme, lamp shades, etc.— Advt.