PERSONAL MATTERS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXII, Issue 9597, 8 February 1910, Page 5

PERSONAL MATTERS.

Mrs Toue, well known as a former resident of Masterton, ' travelled through from Wellington by the Main Trunk railway last week, and is spending a holiday at Raetihi. Mrs Girdlestone accompanied her mother on the journey The marriage of Miss Wolters, eldest daughter of Mr H. H. Wolters, takes place at Carterton this afternoon. " A number of Masterton residents will attend the ceremony at St. Mark's Church. Afterwards a reception will be held at the residence of the bride's parents. It is understood (says a Press Association message from Duuedin) that Mr J. G. L. Hewitt, a local solicitor, has been appointed to the Magistracy, and that- he will leave Dun .din shortly to take up duties at Hokitika.

Mr Hugh Girdlestone, Government Surveyor, who is stationed at Raetihi, had a very narrow escape from a serious accident recently. It appears that Mr Girdlestone was out with his men, surveying on some very rough laud, and was supporting himself by a branch over a gorge, wheu the branch broke off, and he was precipitated to the bottom, striking a log in his descent, and being rendered unconscious. Upon examination, it was found no bones wero broken, and he had suffered nothing more serious than bruises and strained muscles. Mr Girdlestoue has now so far recovered as to be able to returu to camp and resume his duties.

A serious accident, wh _li might easily have liad fatal results, happened to Miss Eileen Jago at the Hoskiug Memorial Baths yesterday morning. It appears that Miss Jago jumped off the spring-board, aud struck the bottom of the bath, with the result that she was partially stunned. Although there were a large number of ladies preseut, uone of them could swim, aud it was ouly with great difficulty that Miss Jago was got out ot the water. She was badly bruised about the forehead, and was compelled to keep to her room yesterday. This accident emphasises the need for someone who cau swim to be always in attendance.

At the residence of the bride's mother, Woodville, on Monday, Staff - Sergeaut-Major McCristall was married to Miss Nellie Spence, iv the presence of a few of the bride's and bridegroom's friends. The bride was attired in a beautiful cream silk dress, trimmed with maltese lace and ribbon. The bridesmaid (Miss Curry) wore a costume of tussore silk, trimmed with black braid and buttons. Rev. Mr Gardiner was the officiating minister. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome gold brooch, aud to the bridesmaid a gold brooch set with pearls. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a sumptuous Wedding breakfast, and the usual toasts were honoured. Mauy handsome and valuable presents were received. Tne newly-wedded couple left for tiie south ou tho honeymoon tour.