WOMAN’S WORLD

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10511, 15 February 1928, Page 3

WOMAN’S WORLD

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. i Mrs. Guy Gad dura (Alohakai) is staying with her mother, Mrs. I’. J ex-Blake', Bussell Street. Dr. A. Blair (Wellington) is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Blair, at Waiiiui Beach. • . • Mr. and Mrs. R. Barker and Miss P. Barker have returned from a visit to Christchurch.

The Hon. Sir Thomas Mackenzie, M.L.C., and his daughter, Mrs. MacDonald, will leave ior England this week.

Mrs. King Reed (Te Araroa) is staying wicn her mother, Mrs. J. W. Bright, YVainui Road.

Dr. and Mrs. F. Kahlenberg entertained several the officers of H.M.S. Diomede at their home in Childers Road on Sunday.

Messrs A. G. Nolan (Wairoa) and H. C. Nolan (Ruakituri) have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. AY. Nolan, “Otipi,” for a few days.

Mrs. and Mrs. Thomson Bush who have been the guests of Air. and Mrs A. T. Hookey at Wainui Beach have returned to the Coast. Mr and Mrs AV. ,7. Sinclair are among the Gisborne visitors attending the howling tournament at Rotorua.

•Mr and Mrs TI„ J. Grieve, of Wanganui, arrived in Gisborne last week on holiday intent. Mr and Airs Los Barriball returned on Sunday from a holiday spent in Auckland and Tauranga. Air and Airs Trowel!, of Gisborne, have then holidaying with Air and Airs Truman, in Auckland, and have now returned home.

Airs AlcLeiuon, of Hawke’s Bay, is visiting her daughter, Airs Primrose, of AVhataupoko. Airs. Nicholls and Miss Nieholls (Oamaru), and Airs. Whitty and Aliss Whittty (England), who have been staying at. the Al.asonic Hotel left yesterday for AVellington. Aliss Dulcie Alncfarlane and hr' brother, Air. J. Alacfarlane, of All clland, who are touring the North 1? land, are at present in Gisborne. Mrs. N. Hooper and Aliss E'ni Hooper arrived home on Sunday ati< a trip lo Australia. Air. A. Hutton, who has spent r month’s holiday visiting friends i Gisborne, has returned to Auckland. Air. and Airs. Phil. Barry. wh< have lieen on holiday in Auckland liave returned home. The tormc. who has been suffering from ill-heall is now on the mend.

Air. and Airs. A. F. T.awrie am Aliss Alargot fjawrie have rotiirnei from AVellington. Their intention i to leave shortly for Feilding, when they intend to take up residence.

The officers of the H.AI.S. Diomede, which is at present in the «a> were the guests of Air. and Airs. J. AV-. Nolan at “-Otipi” on Alondny afternoon, when a very jolly time was spent playing tennis and bathing.

Afrs. L P. Haviland. only daughter of Their Excellencies Sir Charles and Lady. Alice F’ergusson, will ar : rive in New Zealand next month to spend a few months with her ,par ents at Government House. Mrs. Haviland, who is the wife-of Major Haviland of the Indian Army, formerly military secretary to His Excellency, will be accompanied by her infant ‘daughter.

■Aliss O. d’Aroy ; of Wellington, is paying a brief visit to Gisborne.

Miss L. Clayton, of AVellington, at present enjoying, a holiday in Gisborne. > ■

Airs. -AA r . Paltridge returned during the week-end from a holiday -spent with Iter daughter, Airs. W. ucni, ol AVellington.

FROCKLNG AT MAKARAKA. In spite of the heat there was a very large attendance ot racing enthusiasts at the concluding day oi the Poverty Bay Turf Ohio’s bummer meeting. The weatner conditions were ideal with the hot sunshine which makes the chiffon frock both look and feel comfortable and with the faint breeze which gives movement to frills and filmy siarts and drives away sultriness. Saturday saw many charming lace frocks ana brilliantly patterned chiffons the vivid colorings adding to the gaiety of the scene.

Among those present were: Airs. J. AV. Nolan who was wearing an elegant frock of French grey crepe do, chine trimmed with narrow hands of aecordeon pleating, a small black satin hat with ospreys and a black marabout wrap. Airs. F. AV. Nolan was in navy blue foulard patterned with tin> ivory colored flowers * and an ivory bangkok hat trimmed with navy petersham ribbon. Mrs. AV. Clark wore a royal blue crepe de chine frock patterned in gold and crimson, with knife pleated flounces and a blue straw hat trimmed with velvet ribbon in shades of crimson and gold. Airs. J. Blair wore a navy blue georgette coat over a grey brocaded taffeta frock and a navy blue hat with tiny pastel tinted flowers. . Airs. T. Sherratt black georgette and navy blue hat bound with velvet ribbon to match Mrs. J. Jamieson pale grey crepe de chine trimmed with white and a rose beige straw hat. Mrs. G. Ai. Reynolds wore navyblue satin marocain with touches ot white and a small black hat. Airs. AA r . G. Sherratt black and white, spotted crepe de chine frocK with narrow aecordeon pleated panels and black hat trimmed with a plastron of brightly colored Bowers. Airs. A. R. iline black and white cheeked crepe de chine lrocn and black hat. Airs. C. D. Bennett was wearing a black marocain ensemble with an amethyst straw hat. Mrs. G. Kemp brown, orange and ivory striped crepe de chine and a brown straw hat trimmed with a cluster of autumn shaded flowers. Afrs. AY. Robson black etc pc de chine frock and a black lint swathed with Roman striped velvet. Mrs. Donner wore a black marocain coat and a rose colored hat. Afrs. J. ('. N. Thomas navy blue marocain with aecordeon ,pleated trimmings and a small navy felt lmt. Mrs. Nicholls (Oamaru) blackgeorgette frock with gold and mauve embroideries and a black erii olitie hat. Afrs. AVhitty (England) nrvy blue georgette trock and a large hai'gkok hat fn match.

• Mrs. T. Jex-Blnke beige kmc and georgette and a hat to match trimmed with a large rose beige flower. Airs. Oswald \\ illiams . (Kuatona) tailored beige crepe. >le chme jumper suit and small cinnamon blown stiaw hat, trimmed with autumn tinted posies. Mrs. F. Jefferd (Tokomaru Bay), black pleated crepe marocain frock, and cream straw hat hound with bla‘ek petersham ribbon. Mrs G. Stock wore a black satin coat with a gold and wine colored floral georgette frock and black hat. Mrs. Jackman crepe de chine frock striped in rose brown and ivory and a beige straw bat. Afrs. E. Loiscl apricot crepe do chine and cinnamon brown bangkok hat with contrasting ribbon. Airs. AYickstead (East Coast) blacklace and a black hat with ospreys. Airs. King Reed (Te Araroa) navy blue crepe de chine embroidered in KeFre and saxe blue bat. Mrs. AV. L. Rutledge navy blue crepe de chum truck and a cream and navy decked straw hat. Mrs. H. AA r illiams (Ruatoria) rose georgette with a wine colored border embroidered in dull gold and sum hat to match. Mrs. R. AVillock striped crepe do chine in two shades ot pink and a rose straw hat. Airs S. Nathan pale green crepe georgette trimmed with -tiny iriM* and a beige bangkok hat.. Mrs. G. 1. Parker white crepe de chine frock and a large sapphire blue hat trimmed with velvet ribbon to match , , ~ Airs. H. E. Dodd black georgette embroidered in silver and a black crinoline hat. Airs. J. Lane palest helitrope geo o-ette and a hat of a deeper shade. Mrs. G. Cotterill (Tokomaru Bay) delphinium blue crepe marocain and close fitting black and blue hat. Mrs. R. F. Gambrill white, navy blue and crimson spotted crepe de chine frock trimmed with crystal huttons and small navy hat Mrs. A. J. Cameron black and white plaid taffeta frock and black velvet hat with ospreys. Mrs C. Margoliouth delphinium blue taffetas and small hat to tone. Airs R. deLautour beige black and wine colored marocain and beige St MTfl. h< Ralph Murphy rose colored crepe de chine and small hat to tone Sght at the side with brightly shaded flowers. , . Mrs J. Monckton white georgette and close fitting black and blue hat. Airs. McSw-eeney, apricot georgette beaded in jade green, and cinnamon. St Mrs k'fosw’ell (Malay States) white Canton crepe embroidered m yiyid colors and large deep cream strawhat bound with petersham ribbon Mrs Af. L. Holden powder blue and wiiite figured crepe do chine and a small hat to match. Air 1 ’ E G. Matthew’s rose crepe de chine frock with wine colored, trimmings and a, large black crinoline hat wreathed with bngthly tinted H. Af. Porter mole colored crepe- de chine frock relieved w’ith rose and a close fitting black hat. Mrs. Barnard navy blue crepe de chine with beige trimmings and a small beige hat. ‘ Mrs. V. Savage pink georgette patterned with large iris blue flowers and hat to tone. Afrs 0. Ormerod jade green and white spotted crepe de chine and black crinoline hat trimmed with velvet. Mrs. S. Gray hois de rose crepe de chine with beige trimmings and small boise de rose hat,..Mrs. G. Gaddum (Mohnka) lettuce green georgette with beige embroideries and hat to tone. Mrs. D. Aluir figured crepe de chine in scarlet and blue with scarlet trimmings and a large blue hat. Mrs. F. E. Gaddum bl?ck and white crepe georgette and black hat trimmed with green velvet ribbon. Airs. H. deLautour grey georgette embroidered in rose and a black bangkok hat.

Airs. L, Miles pale green georgette smocked and knife pleated and a large crinoline hat in a darker t< no. Airs. Durham Russell black marocain frock embroidered in white and a black hat.

Airs. C. Bull beige crepe de chine bordered with lack and crimson and small beige bat. Mrs. AY. Gambrill black lace gown and black bat.

Mrs. F. Kahlenberg beige and nigger brown georgette and >i)iall lelt hat to tone. Mrs. R. AA’atson wore a rose marie crepe de chine frock and a large hat to match.

Airs, D. C. Gray navy blue satin marocain and large black hat. Airs. L. T. Rurnard wore powder blue tunic and black skirt ot crepe georgette and black bangkok hat. Mrs. N. H. Bull rose beige aecordeon pleated crepe de chine and a large hat to match. Airs. Ewart Brown navy blue lace and georgette and a small navy hat trimmed with a cluster of pastel shaded roses.

Aliss H. Nolan wove a beige georgette frock patterned in royal blue and brown and a beige cr.noline liat trimmed with velvet ribbon to match. Alissi E. Williamson was in white crepe de dune with a floral bordci and white hat caught at the sides with a large pink rose. ALiss Liralg wore a black and lavender cheeked silk frock a navy blue marocain coat and small navy hat. Aliss P. Fcrgussun (Camuridge); eyelet embroidered rose colored shed linen and small rose beige felt hat. Aliss D. Aioline spotted crepe dr cliine in two shades of blue and a deep cream straw hat. Aliss AI. Barker pale pink c*pc do chine and large lelt hat to match. Miss AVhitty (England) beige crepe de chine and small black satin hat. Aliss Al. Selliy-Tuppen (.England) eyelet embroidered amethyst eiepe de chine and large cream bangkok bat edged with blacu. Miss Nicholls (Oamaru) spitted crepe de clnne in two shades ot cherry and black bangkok iiat. Aliss E. Barker hois de rose c epe do chine frock and a black b:.-i gkok hat. Aliss L. Barker navy blue georgette headed in white and b.ue, and a hat to tone. Aliss E. Busby (Tokomaru Bay) wore a black marocain frock with touches of white and a black hat Miss H. Bushy (Tokomaru Bay) French voile frock patterned with mauve and primrose dowers and a small hat to tone. Aliss Ai. Sherratt navy lane cl.nrmeline and ruse beige georgette and a rose beige straw hat. Aliss E. Gaddum beige crepe de clnne frock and a hat t.j tone trimmed with velvet ribbon. Aliss J. Graham crepe do chine frock in tivu shades of ros.; and a cloche liat to tone. Aliss Ai. Graham (SiolJand) wore a frock of grey embroidered georgette with a mauve straw hat. Miss C. Barker muon frock paiterned in autumn shades aml a small felt hat to tone. Miss D. Broadhurst navy blue crepe de chine frock and a close, titling scarlet hat. a Aliss Al. Hegartv-ivory georgette with touches of green and lilt hat to tone.

Aliss R. Barry rose beige luce and bangkok hat in a deeper shade. Aliss E. Thomas printed crepe de chine in green, black ami white and hat to tone

Aliss Al. Bull pink georgette I rock and crinoline hat to tone trimmed with panne velvet. Miss J. Crawford rose crepe de chine banded with bright blue and a rose beige hat. Aliss E. Hegarty old gold crepe georgette bordered with panne velvet and a hat to tone. Aliss S. Monckton (Hawke's Bay) blue and mauve floral French voile and large blue hat. Aliss Muriel Darker figured crepe de chine frock, in pastel tones vnth a yoke and tiny accm-deon-pieated frills of navy blue georgette and small navy crinoline liat. Aliss D. Barns-Graliam black crepe de chine with floral trimmings 111 vivid shades and a black bat. Aliss Al. Boswell navy blue crepe de cliine anil large crinoline hat to match. , . Aliss A. Gaddum floral French voile frock with a frilled skirt and a large white hut.. Aliss Maude Barker hydrangea blue accordeon-pleated crepe de. chine Frock and beige straw hat Aliss A. Barker grey georgette patterned with large crimson flowers and green crinoline hat trimmed with a cluster of crimson roses. Aliss J. Marshall cyclamen crepe de chine and bat to match. Aliss D. Sherratt, helitrope ninon inlet with ivory insertion and hclitrope hat. . Aliss N. Stock white crepe de clnne and ivory crinoline hat with periwinkle blue velvet ribbon. Aliss H. Gaddum rose French voile embroidered in a darker shade and small green hat.' Aliss N. Williams white crepe do chine and delphinium blue hat. Aliss H. Packe was m beige lace over pink and a beige crinoline hat. Aliss R. Matthews wore jade green taffetas with a striped border m pastel tones and a green crinoline ha Miss R. Scott helitrope crepe de chine and hat to match. Miss J. Ludbrook {Kuatona) rose colored crepe de chine and rose beige hat- . Aliss G. Crawford, petunia crepe do chine frock and small putty eo.orert hat. , ~ Miss J- Dunlop pale green crepe de chine and ivory crinoline hat. Aliss J. Telford helitrope georgette and ivory lace and a large lint L> match. , Aliss J. Blair two piece crepe de chine suit with a white jumper and a black and white checked skirt and close fitting black felt ha - Aliss J. Barker beige, mauve and green floral georgette and lace Doer and hat en suite Aliss K. Sherriff rose colored georgette with touches of white and bat to match. ... . . Miss A. Pomare (Wellington) was in ivory lace with a black and go 1 sash and hat to tone, Aliss N. MacLaurin pale pink crepe de chine jumper suit and sma black hat. . Miss P. Seymour rose beige georgette and lace frock and turned-up hat of beige crinoline straw finished with a large flower to tone. Aliss P. Murphy ivory georgette embroidered and beaded in pastel shades and large crinoline liat to tone

* A DANCE. A most delightful dance, was given by Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Barker at “Te I-lapara” on Saturday night tor the officers of H.M.S. Diomede. The ballroom looked most attractive decorated with rainbow colored streamers and masses of greenery, while, belladonna lilies and pink tiger lilies arranged in tall crystal vases added beauty and color to the reception rooms. Supper was served in the diningroom, the table, beautiful beneath softly shaded lights, being artistically adorned with a crystal bowl and vases. of scarlet flowering gum and maidenhair fern, 1 enchanting favors adding to the charming effect. Gay and delightful music supplied by Airs; Thompson's orchestra also contributed to the enjoyment of the evening. , , , Airs. Barker received her guests woarino- an elegant frock of handsomely beaded cyclamen georgette with a scalloped hem, a shaggy chrysanthemum to tope worn on the shoulder completing! her toilette.

• Miss Audrey Barker wore a picture frock of white satin and tulle, the tight fitting bodice of silver lace being caught at the waist line with a lai'o-e crimson velvet flower, while the full filmy skirt was designed with an uneven hem line. Crimson satin slippers added an attractive finish. Miss M. Selby-Tuppen was . extremely smart in a french frock ot mauve georgette, with a fine silvei lace overdress in jumper elfect caught in front with mauve ribbons, a shoulder flower to match completing the delightful effect. Some of the guests included: Mr. and Mrs. F. W. -Nolan, Mr. and Mrs. F. Humphreys, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. V Savage, Mr. and Mrs. It. Watprson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Williams, Mr. and Mi'S.-T. Toswell (Malay States), Mr. and Mrs. W. MacLaurin, Mr. and Mrs. E. Loisel, Mr. and Mis. L. Jox-Blake, Mr. and Mrs. 0. Gaddum. Misses Maude Barker, M. Barker, M. Sherratt,' Muriel and Joy Barker, '.Oh Barns-Graham, J ■ Barker, I*. Humphreys, N. Cotterdl N. MacLaurin, J.- Graham, M. Graham (■Scotland), A. and H. Gacldum, J. Dunlop, B. Sherratt, N. Wi liams, J. Ludbrook, J. Margoliouth, J. Blair, E. Thomas, A. Fomare (Wellington), D. Sherratt and W. Lv*nnr Captain Wells, Commander Godfrey. Captain Tuppcn, Surgeon-Command-er Joy, Lieut. Commander Lingard, Lieut. Commander Jlateson, Lieut. Commander Alerton, Lav master Lieut. Commander Hawkos, Paymaster Lieut. George; Messrs Holmes. I). Darker, J. Bird, H. Maude, P. Nolan, J. Williams. G. Bees. Reeves (3) P. and M. Williams. B. Thomas. R.’Bowen, G. Gregory, Jl. Bayley, Pen fold, McConnell. Mcßherson. Frances. S. and S. Porter and BLudbrook

A SURPRISE PARTVA very jolly little surprise party organised by Misses E. Thomas, JDunlop and* P. Murphy was charmingly received by Mr. and 'v - L. I>. wtllock at their home on I'ridav night. ’ 't he wide verandah overlooking the river was .delightiully (‘ool and (laming to gramophone music was thoroughly enjoyed. Bowls of artistically arranged asters and golden marigolds decoiafed the lounge and in the diningroom where supper was served a bowl o! shaded zinnias added colour arm charm to the table. The hostess was wearing a graceful frock of pink georgette and silver lace; Miss L. I liomns being smartly frocked in cyclamen georgette bonded in pastel shades. * Miss J. Dunlop chose a lovely shade of green georgette, while Miss P. Murphy was at tractive m black georgeie finished with a cherry colored velvet sash. ‘ , Among the* quests were : Mr. on(i Mrs.jT C. N. Thomns, Mr. anti Mrs.* K. Loisel, Mr. ami Mrs. S. „\athan *♦ Mosdfinios \\ 1 1 it tv land), Nieholls (Oarnaru). Misses H. Nolan, J. Graham, A. and H. Gacldum, N. MacLaurin, A. Barker M. Sell).-Tuppen (Kngland), M. Barker 1) Barns-Graham, and J. Barker, (•■ptain Weils, Captain Tuppen. Commander Bowley, Commander Godfrey, Surgeon-Commander Jo.'Lieut. Commander ilawkes, Jiieuc. Commander Alerton. Lieut. Commander Lingard. Paymaster Lieut. George; Messrs Boyle, Hunter-Glair. H. C Nolan, B. Thomas, Beeves (->). H. Maude. W. Irwin, L. Parker. H. Bavlev. and A. Nlr 1 had.

A GIFT PARTV. On Fridav afternoon Mrs. Jonathan Hutchinson gave a very delightful partv at ••Panhohonu ’ Otoko, m honor oT Miss Sallie Hutchinson whose marriage to Mr Selwyn Bridge takes nlace early next month. The* weather was ideal, and the ■picturesque garden, which includes some very beautiful Native bush, was looking particularly gay with its wonderfully green lawns and bright flower beds of giant phlox and tall many colored dahlias. The spacious drawingroom tea and looked most cool and pleasant wall its artistically arranged bowls ot awepantlms and plumbago. "\n amusing competition was "on by Mrs. Lionel McLean ami Mrs. G. Appleton who tied, while, the more energetically inclined played tennis with" 3 great * vigour m spite of the heat. . ~ 'lea and ices were served m tlu <mrden. and later m the afternoon the numerous parcels were opened by the bride-elect who received many charming and useful gdts. The hostess welcomed the guests wearing a handsome frock ot navy blue crepe de chine and a vide black Miss Christina Hutchinson wore, a smart frocit of cream and apple green fugi and a white cr nolme hat ti mimed wjth green. . . Miss Isobe 1 Hutchinson s frock was of hydrangea blue georgette charmingly smocked and finished With an ecru lace collar. The guest of honor was attractive in cream schnppe silk banded with mauve and apricot, and «« a]>rn<o; hat trimmed with velvet iibbon tone. Mrs. E. M H n tenia vm wo.o <i graceful black and white J lock and a black hat with black and "l ife ospreys. ~ , Among the guests were ; Mr. •> • Mi*. H*. Iven-vav, Mr and Mrs. L. G. Belleriiv, Mr. and Mis. o J '- Dvmock, Mesdames V. McLean O. Hutchinson, Oera.d Hack, B- Giaham, L. MeLc-.li, J. I}. spentc, -.ldler G. Appleton. V\ - khavv, Bridge, Stewart W. Bruce, L. Hi no, ancl l* 1 . Austin. Misses L. Hutchinson, H. Hutchinson , E- and L. Ori , C Hutchinson, M. Fitzgerald, J . Scott, L. Fitzgerald, M. Austin, J. Marshall, 1. Shaw, McLean M. P.rith'e V. McLean, B. Dvmock, Land K.’ Shaw, H. Sherrill, M. Bruce, and L. Je'rrain.

MERRY RF.A'FLI.F.IiS The hospitality of Mr and Airs Seed, of Upper .Stout Street, was most agreeably invaded on 1 lmrsda> when forty friends paid them a sutnrise visit. . The host, and hostess, though ohvfonslv totally unprepared, nevertheless extended a hearty welcome and Ine freedom of their commodious and beautiful home to the merry party. A: very .enjoyable programme of vocal and musical items was charmingly contributed, and interspersed between competitions and parlor names. -o dnet “The Long Long Trail” by a visiting lady guest and Mr Smith was delightfully' rendered. Mr Harvey Johns’ deep bass voice- was heard to excellent advantage in “She is. Fat <Vom the ’Land,” “Foiling Down to Rio”, and “The Deathless Army” each being sung with a line appreciation of tone value. A selection of humorous songs hv Mr R. Hey worth (who ahlv played his own accompaniments), drew forth a storm ol applause. Mr L. Smith excelled with his humorous contribution “The Rgg ’ bis light bass voice lending itself well to tire amusing composition. (F'our competitions were hold during the evening all being unique in their presentation and requiring keen wits to cone with the subtle answers. A delicious supper was partaken of in the spacious lounge, and on the larn-e verandah overlooking the river. The- revelry, and mirth continued unabated until the early hours of the morning and nrior to the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” the Host, in an able speech, expressed lr’s thanks to the gathering for “digging them out of their shell”. He stated that he and his wife had- enjoyed the evening as much ns the guests, . and he hoped they would copie again.

In reply Mr H. Johns thanked the host, and hostess for the welcome and the jolly evening enjoyed by all. He hoped that the shock of being caught in his shirt sleeves would not deter him from the. solace of a little liquid refreshment. In conclusion the toast

“Host and Hostess” was proposed by tho speaker and heartily honored, though not before a good deal of merriment had been occasioned hv a practical joke, perpetrated hv the host on the spokesman, who was served with a dummy wineglass in which the wine was sealed. A \cry successful party was then bought to a close. The following were among those present-: Misses !. and M. Harries, S. Standish, Al. Seed, A. Cordon, O. d’Arcy t Wellington), M. Colley, '.A Gray, I. Frost, P. Smith, G. Fo,gusson, L. Clayton (Wellington). 10. Smith, N. Mayes, D. Alaclarlano; and Messrs, if, Johns, R. Hey worth, l. McKay, 0. Lowndes, J. -Colley, J. Fergusson, L Smith, J. Maefnrlane, T. Colebourne, R-. Clark, AY. Seed. It. Stubbs, and S-. Bass. The party was organised hv Miss I. Harries and Mr. L. Smith, and the former also capably -rendered the pianoforte accompaniments. fV ->

•AN ALL-DAY PARTY. f.. - Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Parker entertained a number of the officers of H.M.S. Diomede in a delightfully informal manner on Sunday. The party, motored to Glcnroy Station where a jolly bathe and a picnic luncheon in the bush were thoroughly appreciated. On 'returning to “Midelney” a very happy time was , spent playing tennis, many excellent games boing enjoyed by both plavers and onlookers. Indoors the rooms were gay with masses of flowers, afternoon" tea and snpner being served from the flower decked in the dipingroum,

j Mrs. Barker received the guests ! wearing a graceful frock of navy 1 blue georgette bordered with crimson and white, Alias Maude Barker : being smartly frocked in white crepe de chine.

I Among the guest were: Air. and j Airs. K. Barker, Air. and Airs. F. B. j Barker, Air. and Airs. F. AY. Nolan, j Air. and Airs. P„ Barker,^Mr. and j Airs. F. Humphreys; Misses Barker j (”), H. Nolan, At. Selby-Tuppen j (England' l , I>. Alolino, AL, J., and C. j Barker, N. Williams, A. Barker, Ar. : Sherrgtt, P. Seymour, P. Barker, J. j Graham, D. Barns-Graham, J. Blair, | Captain Tuppen, Commander Godfrey, Lieut. Commander Bateson. Lieut. Commander Alerton, Paymaster Lieut. Commander Hawkes,' Paymaster Lieut. George, Messrs I). j Barker, H. C. Nolan, P. Nolan and 1 J. Bird.