SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1253, 9 October 1911, Page 9

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

At Herelaunga. On Saturday the ladies' golf tournament came to an end after a strenuous and most exciting week—a week, howover, that has been favoured by most perfect weather. After this, it will surely 1m a brave person who has anything to say against Wellington weather, for even the wind forgot to blow sayo in gentle breezes. A very large number of people went out from town to watch tho final event between Miss Brandon and Miss Gould, and while it was taking place the golf house was practically deserted, a huge procession following the two players all over the links and watching with the deepest suspense tho progress of the game, every hit being mado amidst completo silence on the part of the spectators. To the very ond tho suspense lasted, so close was the contest. After it was over the prizes were presented by his Excellency tho Governor, Miss 'Brandon receiving the silver cup of tho champion lady player of the Dominion.

At tho conclusion of tho ceremony evevyono was entertained at afternoon tea at tho golf house, a rather large undertaking considering the number of visitors. Not the least exciting part of tne day's event was the getting back to town again, the train being invaded from end to end, "smokers" and all alike. Lady Islington, with Miss Stapleton-C'otton, visited tho links in the afternoon, and was wearing a cream costume, white feather baa, and large black and white hat. Miss Stapleton-Cotton wore navy, blue with a small white hat. Altogether the tournament has teen a memorable and enjoyable event for those taking part in it. and by comparison with last week Heretaunga will seem an altogether deserted place.

Opcninn of the Wellington Bowling Club. Several of the city bowling clubs opened their greens for tho season on Saturday afternoon, tc the great joy of those who play the game, and among them was the Wellington Bjivlirig Club. Very many pooplo were present, both as spectators and as players, and all the afternoon the greens wero fully occupied by thoso ovor whom the old fascination had descended. Speeches were made in the beginning ol tne aiteinoon, and the jack being thrown by tne president's wife, the green was declared open. Tea was served in the .upper ,-.6 tory„ of ,tho, pavilion, the tablo. being pWttilytdoc'rir'ated'.with white spirea' and red anemones (red and whito being the elub colours), Mrs. Wylie, the president's wife, and Jlrs. C. [smith (wife of tho vice-president) being the hostesses for the occasion. Thero were also many to assist them. with the tea. ■ An innovation that was appreciated was the carrying out of a musical programme, arranged by Mr. Hill. Thoso contributing to it wero the Misses Segriof (2), Miss Lissick, Miss Dcnhard, Mr. 11. J. Hill, and Captain Stevens, the accompaniments being plaved by Miss Donnelly. Mrs. Wylie wore a Paisley silk frock, with an "overdress of black net and a blue hat to match. Among thoso present wore: Lady Gibbes,.Mrs. Maudesley, Mrs.A. Hamilton, Jlrs. Remington, Mrs. Seaton, Mrs. Clay,: Mrs. Galbraith, Mrs. G. B. Dall, Dr. Platts-Mills, Mrs. Mallard, Mrs. Hogg, Mrs. Gilmour, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Corrigan, Mrs. Corliss, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Sievwright, Mrs. Burne, Mrs. M'Eldowney,. and Mrs. Smith. Dance in St. Peter's Hall. ; On Saturday evening a very enjoyable dance was given by Miss Borlase, assisted by a committee consisting of the Misses Buckler, L. Koch, K. Maclaurin,'Morpeth, I. Peat, and E. Wilton, for her college pupils. It was held in St. Peter's Hall in Ghuznee Street, tho stage being furnished and decorated with flowers and palms. In the supper-roam yellow shades screened tho lights, and scarlet anemones decorated the table. Miss Borlase wore a frock of black velvet relieved with lace. Mis 3 Buckley, black velvet; Miss L. Koch, white muslin trimmed with lace; Miss E. Wilton, white silk frock; Miss I. Peat, white silk; Miss Maclaurin, white muslin and lace; Miss O. Morpeth, white silk. Tho chaperones were Mesdames Bridge, Clayton, J. Holmes, Koch, M'Kenzie. Maclaurin, Morpeth, Mo6s, Peat, and Wilton. 1 Mrs. Firth,and Mrs. Ward were'among those present. Opening of tho Kelburne Bowling Club. On Saturday afternoon the opening of tho Kelburne Bowling Green took place, a large number of people being present. The pavilion and the parade were brilliant with flags, and the greens appeared to be in most excellent order, not a blado f-f grass daring to grow in any other way than that appointed it.' Tea was served in tho pavilion, the table being arranged with red, blue, and whits flowers (tho combination being, the club colours), and presided over by Mrs.. Johnston, tho president's wife, and Mrs. Mnrquis, assisted by Miss Johnston, Miss Williamson, and Miss Burne. Mrs. Johnston was wearing a black satiii dress and black hat wreathed with roses; Mrs. Marquis, blue serge coat and skirt and black and white hat with roses. Among those present were Mrs. and Miss Gannaway, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Herdman, Mrs. J. Clark, Miss Clara Clark, Miss Crichton, Mrs. M'Villy, Mrs. and Miss Coull, Mrs. Knowlos, Mrs. Reading, Mrs. Munro. Mrs. and Miss Miller, Mrs. Lush, Mrs. Gruscott, Mrs. Waddell, Mrs. F. de Castro, Mrs. and Miss White, and several others.

A Children's Party. A very merry little children's party was given by Jlrs. Sidey, at "Caulficld House," on Saturday afternoon, to celebrate the third birthday of her small son. Games were played, some of the grown-up friends of the children joining in, and Liter on tea was served, tho table being arranged with spring flowers, with a birthday cake occupying tho place of honour. Mrs. Sidey wore a grey frock with a large grey and white hat.

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Obituary. Tho friends of Mrs. John Duthie, senior, of Nai Nai, Lower Hutt, will regret to learn of her death at her residence yesterday. Tho deceased lady, wheso maidoii name was Miss Mary Anne Mercer, was a native of Meath County, in tho north of Ireland, and came out to Now Zealand in ISG3. The following year she married, at Auckland, Mr. John 'Duthie, and spent tho first two years of her married life in that city, and tho following twelve months at New Plymouth. Later, the family took up residence in Wanpanni, where they stayed for twelve or thirteen years. Subsequently they came to Wellington, and up till a few years when the family moved out to the Nai Nai residence, resided in Percival Street. The late Mrs. Duthie, who was in her "3rd year, was of a retiring disposition, but those, who came in contact with her esteemed her greatly for her kindliness and amicable qualities.- For a long time past she had not enjoyed robust health, -consequent upon a, heart seizure eighteen or twenty vears ago- She is survived by her husband, Mr. John Duthie, senr., founder of the well-known hardware firm of J. Duthie and Co., Ltd., and one of Wellington's best known citizens; and sis sons and a daughter—Messrs. W. G. Duthie, John Duthie, Jan., Edward Duthie (who, with his father, is at pro-f-ent en route homo to New Zealand via Vancouver), A. Duthie (farmin? in Ohingaiti), H. and L. Dnthie, and Mrs. Miller (wife of tho manager of the Dunedin office of the Bank of Australasia). Mr. Duthie and his family will have the sympathy of- a very wide circle of friends." The interment will take place to-morrow (Tuesday) at Karori Cemetery. A- Press Association message from Tima-ru announces, the death at Balclutha of Mrs. Macintosh, wifo of Mr. C. N. Macintosh, an ox-Mayor of Timam, and now business manager of a leading English paper in Buenos Ayres. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. John Thompson, one of tho oldest surveyors ui Canterbury.

A new and interesting feature of the Y.W.C.A. is the secretary's "at homo held at the rooms in Manners Streetevery Saturday at 8 o'clock, when Miss y\ilson is present to receive and welccmo any who may care to meet her, and who ; with the members and friends, endeavours to provide an enjoyable programmo tor the evening's amusement. Supper' is also 601-ved, and everyone is cordially welcomed to tho rooms, stranger and guest alike. It is the earnest desire ot those connected with the associationi that many w.ill come to these "at homes on baturday nights. Dr. and Mrs. Henley, of Napier, who have been visiting England, aye expected to return lo Napier about the middle of December. Mrs Ernest Gear, who has been ailing for some months past, is now in ISurso Lucas's private hospital. Mr. Eric Lyons's -complete record for tho Palmerston North competitions is three firsts and two seconds, as he won the .gentlemen's test recitation and a second for sight-reading, in addition to the Shakespearean and humorous items already mentioned. Two of Mrs. Martin Williams's pupils, Miss Molly Flux and Mr. Claude Smith, were sucoessful in carrying off prizes at tho Palmerston North competitions. Miss Flux taking a first, two seconds, and two thirds, arid Mr. Smith a first, two seconds, and five 'thirds. Considering tho 1 short time which they had to prepare, the more credit is due to both Mrs. \\ uliams and her pupils.