TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2490, 4 December 1901, Page 65

TABLE TALK.

Monday Afternoon

A very large number of people- flocked out to the A. and P. Society's annual show on Friday afternoon at Tahuna Park. Never before has such a huge concourse witnessed a show of the bind in Dunedin, there being over 16,000 people present. The superb weather was doubtless a. huge attraction, the afternoon being really perfection. The sun was shining brightly and clearly ; yet there wa3 o fresh crispness in the air that made everyone and everything look bright aud pretty. There was plenty of music, too, during the afternoon, thp Citizens' Band, the Pipers', and the Industrial School Band all being placed in different corners of the grounds, discoursing sweet mu«ic. A great number of ladies were clad in summer gowns, flowered muslins and stamped delaines, trimmed in almost every cr^ with tucks and lace, seeming to be the favoured materials, but white spotted muslins and cambrics were also freely worn, and in almost every case seemed to suit the wearer charmingly. The terrace was a sight in itself, the bright di esses and many-coloured sunshades making a perfect blaze of colour.

At 2 o'clock the vice-regal party, consisting of the Governor, the Countess of Ranfurly, Lady Constance and Lady Eileen Knox, and Captain Alexander and the Hon. C. H. Butler. A.D.C.'s, drove out, and were welcomed by Mr JBrydone and Mr Douglas. Aftgr going round inspecting the various points of interest, the vice-regal party were ensconced in the judge's box, which was decorated with flags and furnished with chaiif, whilst during the jumping and the woodchopping competition they canie down on to the lawn, and watched the different competitors with gre^i interest. Lady Ranfurly wore a coat and skirt of turquoise bluo frieze, the former made short, with rounded basque fronts, and with revers and sailor collar of white satin, covered with ecru "lace, outlined with two or three row« of black velvet ribbon, vest of white tucked s>:lk and chiffon, large black hat of chiffon i rimmed with feathers, and she carried a white parasol ; Lady Constance Knox, bright rose pink cloth skirt and coat, the latter opening to show a white satin vest ; white feather boa, and large picture hat of black crinoline straw, the brim covered with rolls of black chiffon, ami turned up in the front with a cluster of- black, feathers, white ploves, and a.ro£'3-pink silk parasol; Lady Eileen Knox wore a little blue serge coat and skirt, and large Leghorn straw hat.

A large number of carriages were in tho grounds; amongst those in vehicles being the Misses M'Lean, Mrs Logan, Mrs James Logan, the Misses Logan, Mrs Stephenson, Mrs Hazlett (Invercargill). Mrs Edmond, Miss Menlove (Oamaru), Mrs A. S. Paterson and parry, Mr and Mrs T. Brown. Mrs Fergus. Mr? Maclean, Mrs Macdonald (Edendale), Mrs 'Myers, Mis? L. Logan and Miss Mackellar, Mrs' A. F. Fenwick, Mrs Cutten, Miss Gray. Mrs and Miss Jamieson, Mrs Sise, Mrs C. Reid (Clifton), and Miss Sise, Mr and Mrs Sinclair • Thomson and family, Mr Carr, and Miss Blakney and Mrs Laxnach.

Thjirsday aud Saturday, the two days on which races were held at Wingatui, were both unfortunate as regards weather, being bleak, wet, and cold. On the first day very few ladies found their way out to the racecbuise, and the stand and lawn looked quite fteserted, while even the sterner sex seemed to be present in very limited numbers, the cold, unfavourable breeze and frequent showers doubtless frightening even them from going as far abroad as Wingatui. Lady Ranfurly had intended to be present, but owing to the weather she was forced to" relinquish her plans, but his Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Captain Alexander and the Hon H. Butler, arrived before the first race, and atayed out all day -at the. raoecourse, watching the different events with keen interest. On Saturday, the 30th inst., things looked a little more promising in the morning, and frequently the sun shone out quite brightly between the showers/ but the latter were never far apart, and woe to anyone who had ventured out without a large macintosh and umbrella. About 12 o'clock it looked a« if It might clear up and be a fine afternoon ; consequently a fair number of folk went out by the 11.45 train, Lord and Lady Ranfurly and Lady Constance Knox and suite being amongst the number. A part oi the stand was cut off with flags and drapes for the vice-regal party, and furnished with chairs. The North-East Valley Band was in attendance, and the selections they played helped to some extent to cheer the hapless spectators, who, for the greater part of the afternoon, had perforce to sit in the grand stand instead of sporting themselves on the grass lawn, the bright frocks and parasols which we expect to see at the summer meeting being quite absent. On both days the stewards of the Jockey Club gave a luncheon for Lord and Lady Ranfurly and suite and a few favoured guests. The luncheon and afternoon tea arrangements were all excellent, and between the showers a stream of ladies could be seen wending their way to the huge marquee, where refreshing hot tea was served all the afternoon.

Lady Ranfurly wore a skirt and short coat ol rose coloured frieze cloth, the latter faced back with white satin covered with cream guipure, and "white satin vest, large picture hat of black chiffon ; Lady Constance Knox, purple cloth costume, with white tucked satin and guipure vest, and large picture hat. Amongst those present also were Mrs Percy Harris, who wore a smart black cloth skirt and coat, the latter faced .with stitched white silk revers, long pink rhifton ruffle, and black picture hat ; Mrs Arthur i'isher, bright corujlower blue gowu*

furs, and hat en suite ; Miss Blakney, long fawn box cloth driving coat, strapped and stitched, and fastened with large pearl buttons, black chiffon hat; Mrs Stephenson (whom all were glad to sec once more), handsome black silk gown and mantle, and Marie Stuart crape bonnet; Mrs W. Hazlett, stylish costume of black cloth, black hat; Miss M'Lean, black cloth skirt and Eton coat and smart toque of heliotrope straw, turned up in front and trimmed with heliotrope silk and chiffon ; Miss K. M'Lean, black and white costume, pretty white feather boa and black and white feathered hat; Mrs Robin Campbell (Otekaike), stylish tailor-made gown of silver grey cloth, made with an Eton coat, opening to show a vest of white tucked merv, white chiffon boa and hat en suite ; Mis? Coughtrey, dark purple cloth costume made with a ve%t of silk of a lighter shade, and pretty black hat ; the Misses Neill both wore stylish gowns of a pale fawn colour, made with deep belts and collars of floral silk of the same tone, and large poke-bonnet-shaped hats trimmed with chiffon and vos.es ; Mrs Carew, a very stylish gown of tucked black chiffon, the bodice trimmed with bands of crenm insertion and gold braid, large black and white picture hat; Mrs E. C. Reynolds, blue cloth tailormade coat and skirt; Miss Landels, dark cloth costume and pretty hat of cerise straw trimmed with glace of the same shade; Miss Macassey, bl?ck braided skirt and Eton coat of black f-erge, yellow straw toreador hat trimmed with black chiffon; I H?3 R. Neill, smart black voile gown ; Mi-s De Latour, pretty grass lawn frock, the bodice tucked and trimmed with laca and ribbon" ; Miss Williams, stylish tailor-made dress of purple cloth, made with r,n Eton coat faced back with cream fatm and outlined with narrow ribbon baud-: of black v^h ot, bjack picture hat ; the Mi^c> William •>. skin- and Eton coats of gray frieze cloth, prettywhito ■vests and picture feathered hat= ; Mi's I. Baker, gra, c s lawn frock trimmed with embroidery, white and heliotrope hit ; Miss Batchelor, black and white muslin gown made with a yoke of tucked black silk, large black hai relieved v. kh a <=piay of red geraniums: lir= Sir^oid, Mi-p Bartleman, Mrs Middle-ton. Mrs Bridgman, Mrs C. Eattray, Mrs Sinclaii Xhomson, Mrs Loughnan (Wellington).

On Tuesday, Mr and Mrs George M'Lean gave a large dinner at "Hazck'eiii," their reader cc in Eldei street. in hen >ur ot hu Excellency the (10-ionn: :;nd Lady llanfurly, who. along with ihcir suite, were present. r lhe flowers and general arrangements wore sll perfection, and everything passed off most successfully. Amongst those present besides the host and lioste-s and Lord and Lady Ranfurly wore AHsc M'Lean, Captain Alexander, "Hon. C. H. Butler, Mr and Mrs Peicv Xcill. Mr B. Neill, Mr -md Mrs Batchelor, Mr Holds-worth, and Mrs Thomas. On Friday evening Mr and Mrs Michie gave a delightful dinner at their residence in Hiffh street, m honour of Dr and Mrs Batchelor.

It i^ a ""c«jj tirre since any kind of Government Hou'e entertainment has been given in Duiiedin — not since Lord and Lady Onslow weie here, and high junketings were held at Onslow House, whither many of ou» townsfolk were invited to dkiner, dance, or tea. It is regrettable that Lord and Lady Ranfurly have been so unfortunate in the weather they have experienced oince they came to Duiiedin — a few weeks ago — to re°ide in Mr John Roberts* s well-known Littlebourne House. Doubtles3 they have come to think that it always rains here, and were consequently not so disappointed at the frequent shower 3of rain on Monday as the invited guests, whe know Dunedni can furnish a most perfect day. when tho ;lerk of the weather permits. The Governor and Lady Raufurly had invited nearly 600 persons to be present at a garden party on Monday, the 2nd inst.. but all morning the weather was very bad, and the afternoon was still showery, so not more than 300 people were present. Notwithstanding ths inclemency of the weather, a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent at Littleboume House. Everything that could be thought of had been done to make the function a success, and the guests wore all looked after in the most thoughtful manner possible. The "At home" was given in honour of Queen Alexandra's Birthday, which fell on Sunday this year, and a date of which we have not yet become familiar in keeping as a festival. The Garrison Band, which had been engaged for the afternoon, was stationed on the lawn under the flying Union Jack, and discoursed good music, which made things seem bright and cheerful,*. albeit the paths in the grounds were rather damp for promenading, save by the very venturesome. But the verandah and broad gravelled drive were much used, and made a pleasant change from the house, and saved any overcrowding in ihe spacious rooms within.

Litfclebourne House is so well known to Duncdinites, from the many entertainments given by the kind owners, that it is needless to describe it, beyond saying that on Monday, as on former occasions, it proved how excellent a house it is for entertainments of all kinds. Lord and Lady Rnnfurly, Lady Constance Knox. and Lady Eileen Knox, stood in the hall, at the foot of the staircase, and receivpd their numerous guests there in the most gracious mansiei possible. The visitors then parsed into the drawing room, from which an entrance can be gained to both thp grounds and the morning room, so overcrowding was quite, avoided. At 4 o'clock tea v,a= served in the large dining room, where the table looked loiely and most tempt iug, for besides cakes and sandwiches of all kinds, strawberries and fruits were served with cream. Here, too, there was no overcrowding, and the numerous attendants looked after the guests with great promptitude. After receiving Lord and Lady Ranfurly and their .laughters moved amongst their guests, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly, and regretted when 5 o'clock came and time to say good-bye ; whrai Lord and Lady Ranfurly again graciously shook hands with all their guests.

Allen, Mr and Mis James and Miss; Adam, Mr and Mrs H and Miss M'Kellar; Angus, Mr Johii, Mrs and Miss and Mr H; Armitage, Mr G. W; Anderson, Mr and Miss; Alexander, Mis E. W. ; Armstrong, Mr Frank and the Misses.

Barklie, Miss; Bartlemsm. Mis, the Misses, Mr A.; Batchelor, Dr Stanley and Miss; Batchelor, Dr and Mrs; Baker, Mr and Mrs Southey and the Misses; Bndgeman, Mr and Mrs Orlando; Brydone, Mr T. ; Butterworth, Mr and Mrs C. : Buckland, Miss Jessie; Brent, Mr and Mis W. H. and Miss Tuckei ; Blornfield, Dr; Brown, Mr and Miss; Brasch, Mr H. ; Bullock, Mr and Mrs George ; Boyd, Mrs and Miss; Browning, Miss X. ; Burfc, Mr and Mrs W.; Bui^ Mr and Mis J.; Biaaai&*,n, Mr

and Mrs; Bathgate, Mr, Mrs, Misses; Brown, Mr and Mrs, A. Johnston ; Brown, Mr, Mrs, and Miss, and Mr E. S. C. ; Biss, Mr and Mis F. Leslie; Bowler, Mr and Mrs Eden; Barron, Mr end Mis W. and the Misses; Barclay, Mr Neill; Blandford, Mrs, Barnett, Dr and Mis L. E. ; Beaumont, Aichdeacon and Mrs.

Cargill, Mr E. B. and Miss, Carew, Mr and Mrs E. H. ; Carew, Mr W. S.; Ccgan, Mr, Mis, and Miss ; Carr, Mr A. E., Stanley, and Miss Blakeney ; Colquhoun, Dr and Mrs, Chapman, Mrs Robert and Miss Mackay ; Cook, Miss Chapman, Mr and Mrs C. R. ; Coughtrey, Dr ar.d Mrs and Misses, Cutten, Mrs, Miss, Messrs ; Cameron. Mrs : Crawxord, Mr David ; Clowes, Mr E. E. , Chapman, Mr and Mrs F. E. ; Cook, Mr and Mis E. aii'l Miss and Mrs Bennett; Cantrell, Mr and Miss R. A. S., Cramond, Mrs A. ; Cuminc, Mr John ; Campbell, Mr and Mrs R. O. ; Cruickshank, Mr and Mrs Geoige snd Miss Manders ; Cameron, Rev. Andrew and Mrs. Denniston, Mr, Mis, and Miss; Dowhng, Mrs FfTTqiiliar ; Davies, Di, and Mrs J. M. Lloyd; Davidson, Mr and Mrs D. G. Easther, Commander F. S. (E.N.), Mrs, and Miss ; Eden, Mr T. ML., Every, Mr John H. Fenwick, Mr and Mrs Aufrere; Farquhar, Mr Grant Preston ar.d the Misses ; Fraser, Mr Christian ; Finch, Mr and Mrs A. ; Fitchett, Dean and Mrs; Fergus, Hon. Thomas and Mis and Misses; Fenwick, Mr H. S. ; Fraser, Mr and Mrs J. M. and Misses ; Fenwick, Mr and Mrs G. a::d Misses; Fiaser, Eev. P. B. ; Fisher, Mr and Mrs A. H. ; Fisher. Mr and Mrs arcl AJ.ss Cois ; Fulton, Dr and Mrs E. V., ai.d Miss Orbell.

Guthiie, Mr and Mrs and Miss; Gully, Mr G. S. Graham, Mr and Mrs C. C.j the Misses, i\L- G., and Miss Webster; Gilkinson, the Misses; Gardner, Mr and Mrs Maitland and Misses; Graham, Mr and Mrs C. E. , (riL-ay, Professor aud Mrs; Gow. Mrs John, Mr Gordon, aiid Miss; Goyen, Mi P.; Gre<pilioiigh; Eev. J. G.; Grey, Captain and Mis; Grant, I>li and Mrs A. and Miss.

Hart, Mr and Mrs E. H. and Miss; Harris, JJr and Mrs P.; Hewitson, Eev. W. and Mrs; Hislop, Mr and Mrs James; Holdsworth, Mr and Mis C. ; Hooper, Miss Adela; Hoskhig, Mr and Mis J. H. ; Holmes, Mr, Mis, aud Mi=s , Hotop, Miss and Mr F. ; Hutchison, Mi and Mrs J. ; Hunter. Mr A.; Hepburn, Miss; Hart, )L- and Mis H. , HazletJ, Mr and Mis, Haggitt, Jits B. C, Miss, and Messrs; JEi^lop, Mr and Mrs Waltei and Misses; Ilodge, Mr and Mrs J. ; Hutching, Nurse; Hardy, Mr H. F. and Miss; Haggitt, Mr and Mrs D'Arcy, Mr and Mis 3. lbbotson, Mr and Mrs F. W. ; Israel, Mr and Mrs and Misses. Jackson, Mr and Mrs Howard, Miss and Mr Alan Jackson ; Joachim, Mr, Mrs, and Miss, and Misses Wivnperis ; Jones, Rev. Herbert ; Jones, Mrs J. R., and Mis J. S. Stewart; Jame3, Mrs Sydney ; Joyce, Captain L. J. Kempthome, Mr and Mis T. AY. ; Kettle, Mr J. O. ; King, the Rev. Canon and Mrs. Lande's, Mrs J. ar.d Misses; LeCren. Mr and Mrs H. ; de Lautour, Dr H. A. and Miss ; Logan, Mrs L. li. and the Misses; Logan, Mr and Mis James; Lethbridgo, Mr and Mrs

Maishall, Mr J. C. ; M'Lean, Hon. George, Mrs, and the Misses ; M'Leaii, Mr Frank ; Marchant, Miss Allman ; Mackenas, Mr and Mrs and the Misses ; Miller, the Misses ; M'Kellar, Dr and Mr C. O.; Mill, Mr and Mrs John and Miss ; Macassey, Mrs, Miss, and Messrs ; Macneil, Mrs H. and Miss Allan ; Mackenzie, Eev. J. and Mrs ; Maclean, Mr and Mrs A; H. and Mi=s; Martha, Dr and Mrs Eobcit, ar.d Miss Isa Jo^es; Martin, Di Jas.; Moodio, Mr, Mrs, Miss ; Mackenzie, Mr T., M.H.E , and Mrs; Michie, Mr and Mrs A. ; Miller, Mr Peter ; M'Lean, Mrs James and Messrs ; Macdonald, Dr Norman and Miss.; Maclean, Mr and Mrs Lachlon and Miss Jean; Morton, Mr and Mrs Ramsay ; Mac Lean, tho Misses. Morrisoii, Mr aud Mrs J. H. ; Moore, Mi- and Mrs W. Alexander; Mori' 3 }', Mi and Mis G. ; Mondy, Mis.

Bishop of Dunedin, Mrs and Mi«s Nevill, and Miss Clinton ; Xeill, Mr snd Mrs Percival, the Misses and Mr B. ; Neill. Mrs Robert and the Misses ; Nixon, Miss ; Nor+h, Mr, Mrs, M-.ss.

Ogston, Dr and Mrs; 01-dham, Mr and Mrs F. M. ; O'Callaghan, Mr W. G. P. and Miss.

Petre, Mr, Mrs, and Miss ; Power, Miss and Mr H. ; Power, Mrs Pierce; Ponsonbv, Mr and Mrs J. C, and Miss Wood, Piyde, Mr P. C-. Ramsay, Mr and Mrs Keith, the Misses, and Mr D. ; Rattray, the Misses ; Eattray, Mr and Mrs C. W.; Reynolds, Mrs W. H. and the Misses ; Reynolds, Mr and Mrs E. C. ; Reynolds, Mr and Mrs L. H. ; Robinsoii, Archdeacon and Mrs ; Ritchie, Mr and Mrs J. M. ; Robeits, Mr and Mrs George; Robin, Mr, Mrs, and Mias; Robin, Lieutenant-colonel, C.8. ; Reid, Mr and Mrs Gordon; Riley, Dr ; Ratlray, Mr and Mrs James; Richards, Mrs; Rankin, Mr and Mrs IT. S. ; Roberts, Mrs Fitzclarence, Mi&s E , and Mrs Home ; Eitchie, Messrs E. J. snd G. E. ; Eawson, Mr and Mrs T. H. ; Royse, Mrs and Misses; Eeid, Miss; Royle, Mr, Mrs, Miss.

Seddon,' Right Hon. R. J. ; Sise, Mr and Mrs G. L. and Miss ; Shiel, Mr and Mrs Jas. ; Stock, Mr and Mrs B. E. ; Shand, Dr. Mrs, Misses; Smith, Lieutenant-colonel and Mrs E. R. ; Stewart, the Misses Downis and Mr W. ; Sargood. Mr and Mrs; Smith, Dr ; Stanford, Mr J. L. ; Sinclair, Mr and Mrs J. "R , Misses, and Mr R. ; Stilling. Mr and Mis F. J.; Stenhouse, Dr, Mrs, and Miss; Squarise, Signer and Madame; Stronach, Mr and Mrs; Stronach, Miss and Miss F. ; Salmon, Mr, Mrs, and Miss ; Sim, Mr and Mrs W. A. ; Stronach, Captain and Mrs Frederick T. , Smith, Mr and Mr? J. Waddell; Curzon-Siggcrs, the Rev. W. and Mrs.

Turton, the Misses ; Thomson, Mr and Mr 3 Sinclair, Mrs F. 08. Loughman ; Theomin, Mr and Mrs D.; Tonkinson, Mis A. H. ; Taylor, Mr and Mrs W. E. ; Turtou. Mrs W. and Miss; Turton, Mr tird Mrs Hanson; Thojrpe, Rev. E. J., Mrs. Miss; Tapley, Mrs Edwin, Mr Cecil, and Miss ; Tapley, Mr and Mrs Livingstone; Thomson, Mr A. Anstruther. Ulrich, Mrs, Misses, and Messrs. Vallange, Mrs ; Vivian, Mrs C. ; Vivian, Mr W. ' Williams, Mr Justice, Mrs, arid Ihe MKses, and Miss Higginson ; White, Mr and Mis John; Whitson, Mi, Mrs, and Misses; Wilson, Mr A. ; White, Mr J. and Mr C. ; Wilson, Mr and Mis Leslie; Wooclhouse. Mr and Mrs J. F. ; Webster, Mr E ; Williams, Mr and Mrs H. E.; Willocks, Mr and Mrs J. ; Walcott, Mrs; Wilson, Mis E. and Miss; Wilkinson, Mr and Mrs H. X. ; White, Mr and Mis D. E. ; Ward, Sir Joseph.

Lady Ranfurly wore a gown of purp]p-blue foulard, patterned with an alternate large and small white spot, the trained .skirt adorned with a deep flounce of lovely real cream lace, the bodice having a yoke of white satin covered with lace, and the sleeve 3 longitudinal bands ot insertion and full puffs at the wrists of cream lace, long white chiffon ruffle, picture hat of blnck chiffon trimmed with black feathers ; Lady Constance Knox, pale grey face cloth skirl and Eton coat, the latter having revers and sailor collar of white stitched satki. and smart white vest, large black chiffon hat; Lady Eileen Kuox, pretty white muslin frock trimmed with lace insertion and luck*, large white tucked cambric hat ; Mrs J. S. Williams looked exceedingly well in i gown of black =atm foulard patterned with white sprays, black chiffon ruffle, black chiffon hat adorned with black sequins and ostrich tioa;. M? 9 Geo. M'L.eatt, blaok silk aoatume^

' the bodice all tucked, black chiffon boa, ■ black bonnet ; Miss M'Lean, black voile ' gowu, the bodice tucked, square white lace , collar, heliotrope ptraw and chiffon toque ; 1 Mrs Robin Campbell (Ote-kaike), lovely dress of pale do\e grey &i!k, the skirt tucked from waiisi: to toe, and having a deep band of cream insertion inserted in the flounce at the foot of the skirt, the pouched bodice also tucked and made in the Russian style, the sleeves trimmed with bands of cream inser tion and puffed with lace at the wrists, white chiffon ruffle, black picture hat; Mri Hrcison Turtou, a very beautiful dress of black transparent voile, spotted with yellow, the bodice made with a bolero, trimmed with bands of cream insertion and opening to show a vest of pale blue chiffon and lace, elaborate toque trimmed with flowers; Mis J. M. Ritchie, cream chine silk gown patterned with sprigs of flowers and trimmed | with bands of thiu black insertion lace, black I hat adorned with roses; Mrs Michie. dark ' green cloth skirt and Eton coat, trimmed I with bands of stitched glace, the coat having I revors of cream lace, and opening to show a vest of tucked blue silk, white chiffen ! ruffle, black straw hat trimmod with black

• chiffon and pink roses ; Mi^s Williams. I purple cloth skirt and coat, the latter faced I back -with black and white, black feathered I toque ; Miss- C. Williams, grey frieze cloth ' skirt and Eton jacket acid large black hat ; Mrs A. A. Finch, handsome gown of black tucked chine silk, with touches of pale blue [ chiffon and lace on the bodice, large pale blue chiffon "hat ; Miss Blakney, black grenadine gown, the bodice pouched and trimmed with ihick cream laoe, wallflowercoloured toreador hat trimmed with velvet and yellow flowers ; MrrCarew, veiv pretty dress of black tucked voile, the bodice trimmed with cream insertion and touches of gold braid, black j chiffon hat with touches of white ; Miss de j Lautour. black cloth skirt and Eton coal, j with belt and vest of floral silk and large I Tuscan straw hat turned' up with bunches of yellow roses and trimmed with black and yellow ribbon^ : Mrs L. Reynolds, black cloth cost and skirt, black and white vest, and black toque hat ; Mrs E. C. Reynolds, cornflower blue voile gown, the bodice made j with a bolero faced with black nve-rv and 1 deep cream lace rovers ; Mrs Oldham, smart black voile costume with white tucked silk vest, white feather boa, black and white

hat : Mrs James Allen, handsome trained gown of sapphire blue and black voile, full whit© chiffon boa, black and white chiffon hat; Miss Allen, cieam serge skirt and Eton coat, the latter faced with cream silk and lace applique, pale blue straw hat j trimmed with pale blue chiffon ; Mis-a K. M'Lean, black costume and large black and white picture hat ; Mrs Bridgeman, bright blue cloth skirt and Eton coat, white chiffon ruffle, and black hat ; Mrs Charles Rattray, slate-blue frieze cloth costume, the Eton coat having a velvet collar and lace I applique revers, fancy toque ; Miss Lucy | Rattray, white embroidered muslin, made o\er an underskirt of pink silk, white millinery hat; Miss Ruby Neill, black and white costume : The Misses Neill both wore bright blue cloth skirts and coats-, - faced ' with blaok, blue chiffon vests, large black | picture hat? : Miss Ha.ggitt, pretty frock of white Chinese silk, trimmed with lace and heliotrope ' ribbons ; Mrs Bartleman, dark blue raid white foulard, the skirt trimmed with white silk fringe, and black hat ; Miss S. Bartleman, -smart frock of rosepink silk, the bodies tucked and trimmed with bands of cieam insertion, black hat; Miss Dorothy Barlleman, a soft grey cashmere frock, with vest of white tucked silk, white hat ; Miss Stuart, black sailor-made skirt and Eton coat, floral silk belt and i vest ; Mrs George Roberts, pale grey voile gown and hat en suite ; Mrs A. G. Fenwick, I smart fawn cloth skirt and white tucked j silk blouse, chiffon ruffle, black and white j toque ; Miss E. Farquhar, pink floral muslin I frock, white chiffon* ruffle, while hat trimmed with shot-blue ribbons; Miss Ruby Farquhar, smart white frock, cream ftraw hat trimmed with pale blue silk and lovely pink and crimson roses ; Mrs Ogston, sagegreen skirt and coat, Maltese lace vest, toque hat : Miss Orbell, grey cloth ekirt and coat, pink vest and hat : Miss Guthrie, black coat and skirt, large black hat : Miss Sinclair, terra-cotta cashmere dress trimmed with cream lace and velvet, white chiffon hat ; Miss M. Sinclair, electric blue coat and skirt, white hat ; Miss Graham, black j cloth costume and pale green vest : Miss S. Graham, white embroidered muslin gown, white- chiffon ruffie, black hat; Miss Mackellar, turquoiso blue cloth skirt and coat, white silk revers and rest, white hat; Mrs Sinclair-Thomson, cream silk gown veiled ! in cream lace, and trimmed with touches i of black velvet on the bodice ; Mrs Lough- i nan (Wellington), floral foulard silk gown; j Mrs A. Fisher, cornflower blue cloth dress,- ! brown felt and black velvet hat : Miss ■ Fiaser, light flowered foulard, lace yoke and i black velvet ribbons on the bodice, cream straw hat trimmed with bunches of pale pink roses; Miss Denniston, smart skirt and Eton coat of palo blue cloth, the latter ', faced back with white stitched pilk revers,

and ' opening to show i vest of white silk, white felt hat trimmed with black and pale blue rosettes ; Miss Alice Fraser, bright blue flowered foulard dress, the whole tucked and trimmed with lace, folded berthe of white lawn, white hat tiimmed with roses ; Mrs Sargood, navy blue voile gown, tucked and trimmed with cream lace insertion ; Miss Cogan, green chiffon gown made with yoke 3f white chiffon, white chiffon hat; Mrs LeCren. dark grey frieze ?loth akirt and Eton ;oat strapped with black glace bands-, toque hat. with bunch of cheriies at the back ; Miss Cutten. heliotrope silb dress trimmed with silk of a darker shade and lace; Miss Hart, white tucked Liberty ?ilk fronk, and white hat; Mrs Petrie. heliotrope cloth gown and black hat; Miss Petrie, grey cashmere dress, the bodice made with white silk vest and white silk puffs on the sleeves, vhitp feather hat ; Mrs Leslie Wil•son, black fancy cloth dress, feather boa, and millinery hat trimmed with coloured flowers ; Mis= E. Ulrich, flowered blue silk blouse bodice over a dark skirt, and black hat ; Miss Holmes., jjretty white tucked silk blouse over a black" skirt, large black hat; Miss O Turton, fawn cashmere dress trimmed with lace applique ; Mip a Easther, bright blue cloth costume ; Miss G. Webster, smart black costume, black chiffon ruffie, and toque ; Miss C. Brown, bright blue oloth skirt and coat, the latter faced with black chine-, black hat ; Miss Ramsay, black coat and skdrt, pink straw hat ; Miss M. Shand, dark blue coat and skirt, white tucked chiffon vest, white hat ; Mrs Moore, dark blue cloth coat and skirt faced with white, white fur boa, toque hat ; Miss Coughtrey. black cloth costume, striped with white, black hat; Miss A. Coughtrey, corn-flower-blue dress trimmed with cream lace insertion, white chiffon ruffie, pink straw hat; Mrs Adanx, handsome dress of black

tucked chiffon, with bands of cream insertion inserted between the luek^, stylish bonMi:s Whitson, green and white striped muslin frock trimmed with lace, and white hat ; Miss Mary Deninston (Christchurch), blue and white frilled foulard, pink straw and chiffon hat ; the Misses Gardner both wore white s-ilk mu&lin=; frilled and trimmed with lace, large white hat«;; Mrs Kempthorne, green and white muslin skirt, flora! green silk sailor blouse, w hite floral hat ; Mrs Baker, black and white silk gown, black hat: Miss- T Baker, white jashmere skirl and coat, the latter having revers of °ilk ant braid, white hat ; Miss, Batchelor, black and white muslin dre»s, black silk yoke and frills and black hat trimmed \\iH\ crimson roses; Miss Hotop, pink cloth dress trimmed with l?ce and touches of black: Miss Ferga-, cream lace dres* : Mit>s G. Fergus, prettj white embroidered muslin frock, and white hat ; Mr* Percy Harris, pale lavender elotL skirt and coat, the latter having a vehef collar and the revers outlined w ith golu braid, black chiffon hat; Mrs R. Maitin, black brocade dress and^ msntlc, black bonnet with yellow roses 'adorning it; Mi«i Muriel Boyd, smart black cloth costume, white chiffon ruffle, and white hat; Miss Marchant, sUite grey cashmere govn a.icl black hat ; Miss Grant, pale blue muslin frock, the blouse-bodice relieved by black vehet rosettes at neck and sleeves, tuscan straw hat tiimmed with blue tucked silk, and black and gold quill inserted in front ; Miss Hardy, light grc j j r poplin skirt and stitched Eton with sailor collar, vest of while tucked satin and lace, cream hnt trimmed with pale blue chin? ribbon and white tuckpd chiffon : Mrs Jackson, handsome black brocade gown, black chiffon ruffle and pink chiffon bonnet.

Miss Gilmer (Wellington) i* the guest of Mrs W. S. Robert-, at her residence in Moray place.

The Mfises Wright (Tesruika) arc at present staying with Mrs Bullock, at Monte cillo.

Miss BLikney (Brisbane) is the our«l of hei uncle, Mr Carr, at Lsith House.

Mrs C. Reid (Clifton) is staying with Mia Sise, at her residence in Queen t-treel.

Mi=s Gertrude Mills, accompanied hy her little sister and brother, arrived in 33 'in "din from England on Saturday. Mr oik! .Mrs Mills will also return in p. fry. necks' time, coming hy Canada and Vancouvti.

Mr Thoina.= Wvndham, of Aberdeen, gave a most successful theatre party on Monday evening, and afterwards entertained his guests at supper at the Cafe Cecil.

Miss Rattray is the guest of Miss Izard in Wellington at present.

Mi*s Meulove (Windsor Park) is the guest Hist now of Mrs Stephen&on, at '"Conisbo rough."

Mrs Butterworth ?nd Mrs C Rattray have returned from Warringfcon. whare they have been spending a few weeks' time.

Miss Macdonald (Invercargill) "^ plf-ying afc present with her sister, Mrs J. Law, in Morningtoii.

Miss Henderson (Christchurch) is the frue«t just now of Mrs Leslie Reynolds at "The Bungalow."

Mrs Woodhouse and Mrs Hosking- have gone a bicycling tour to Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Laidlaw (Matakamii) vvpvc in town for Show week.

Mr and Mrs Robin Campbell (Otekaike, are spending a little time in Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Macdonald (Edendale) and Mr and Mrs Mitchell (Clydevale) spent las! week in town.

Miss Denniston (Chri'tchi-rch) i- nt present the guest of 3'lrs G. L Denni=con, in L^es street.