Social Gossip. Social Gossip. Social Gossip.

Free Lance, Volume X, Issue 468, 28 August 1909, Page 14

Social Gossip.

Social Gossip.

Social Gossip.

By Christabel.

THERE weie several onginal ideas woven into the deoowufcwe scheme fox the City Council Raff's ball, held m the Town Hall last Friday night. Quite the best was the naming of each aJcove after a different district of the city, so that as a cenSeman asked his partner for a dance he could arrange to meet her at when he knew the nest dance began at 10.55. . . . Of course, the decorations were exceedingly good. The übiquitous pmk ZfwfiK draperies hung from the ceiling, but instead of finishing on the front edge of the gallery were caught Sr»t the back, where »««# into a mass of greenery studtded with caectrnc I*s. This was carried adH round the galley and' on to the stage, which was a mass of pot pfcnte. Amongst them the band was stationed, white across the front the city's pioud motto ' Suprema a Situ," was outWin electric bulbs. The galfery and pillars were draped with green and white muslin, which also foamed curtains between the aitooves. _ Chinese lanterns entered largely onto the scheme of decoration, and, altogether, the scene was of the gayest. Much greenery adorned tlhe entrance hall, the staircase being draped in pink and white, a.nd carpeted in red. Supper was served in the concert chamber, where more foliage and many flags Ivened things up. A centre of greets cry, front which spiang pink aiid white camellias, decorated each table. Ihe Committee responsible for all this conrsisted of: Messrs. W. 0. Bock, W H. Buswell, J. W. Callaghan, A. W. Lafferty, P. McOoll, A. J. Patterson, J. B Paton>, N. A. Robkson, H. Roy, C. R - Seaver, J. H. Stuibbs, and R Ta-it. The Mayor (Dr. Newman) and Mrs. Newman were present, the latter wearing a charming gown of striped cream ninon, with guimpe and sleeves of lace worked in bebe ribbon and jewels, gold tissue outlining the folds on the bodice, and long scarf ends finished with gold tassels. Miss Banrron, who accompanied her, wore a princess dress of pale blue silk, with tucks and insertions of filet lace. Mrs Palmer wore black sdik, relieved with cream lace embroidered in gold. Miss Ballmer was m pink, and hor sister pale blue, with wide blue sash. ♦ • » Mrs. Cohen's handsome gown was of heavily-jetted black net, over silk, made in princess style. Mrs. Devine wore bJack silk, with trimming of lace and jet. Mrs. Morton was m paille mauve charmeuse. " trimmed with passementerie and fine Lace; Mrs. Oanmchael, heliotrope solk, much sequmned, and inlet with panels of painted satin in a deeper shade; 'Miss Elsie Ca<rmichaeL heliotrope xadium silk, trimmed witi> gold sequ.iib. Mrs. J. P. Luke had on a striking gown of wedgewood blue silk, handsomely trimmed with blu« velvet of a deeper shade, and her daughter, Miss Belle Luke, wore « pretty chiffon taffetas of forget-me-not blue. Mrs. R. Ftetcher wore a handsome black lace gown, over wh'w satin. • • • Mrs. Patterson wore black net ovei white- Mrs. Coirngan, black silk and jet, with which she wore tuTcpioase ornaments. 'Mrs. Sexton was ulso _-n black. Miss BaUmger, in white, with touches of pale pmk velvet ; Mrs. 'Vr.) Fell black soQIk, with a siltyer scarf; Mrs. C. W. Steward, black ninon, handsomely embroidered over blue silk, with touches of blue, and a posy of violets on the corsage; Mrs J It. Gibbons white lace, over pale yellow silk, yellow finishing tShe bodice. c • * Mrs. Gooder wore ivory white lace, mounted on gold tissue with gold on the bodice- Mrs. Stuart Richardson, bricht pink silk, with handsome lace scarf , Mrs. Dodd white nel sequinned in silver; Miss Beauchamp, white silk; Miss Ward, dull pink velvet- Miss Twohill, pale pink chiffon, with gold and wh.it-> lace trimming ; Miss Orxhen, bright green velvet., with Oriental embroideries ; Miss Devme pale KT^n, with tomchesof goH: Miss McKellar, black silk, and silver trimming ; Mi^s Flirx pafe pink silk; Miss Marie

Young, pale pink radium silk; Miss Smith, <nch red velvet; Mrs. Leyvey, black sequinned net over black glace, Mrs. Martin, a very handsome gown of embroidered chiffon, over pale green glace. Mies Kelly gave a iinen tea last Saturday afternoon, m honour of Muss Flossie 'Nicholas. Spring flowers m abundance deooa-ated the 'rooms, and much linen, some of quite beautiful workmanship, was brought by the guests for tie bride-elect. A novel 1 competition, in which answers to questions were supplied by the titles of Shakespearian plays, was won bv Miss Maokay, who received a silver-topped hair-pin box 'Miss Miller, -who came second, won a china vase. Songs were sung during the afternoon by Miss Grady, Mrs. Ivan Levy, and Muss Eaanes. Miss Mackay gave pianoforte solos, and Miss Sicvwright recited. * • • Last Saturday afternoon 'Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roibertson were enitecrtaiined to tea by the heads of the Telephone Exchange us a welcome back to New Zealand. Tea was served in the lounge, which had been profusely decorated with flowers, daffodils, and lovely violets. Mrs. Easterfield and Mr. Ball were present, being the only outsiders besides the guests of honour. * • • Mis. W P. James, of Mastertoin, is m Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs. P. P. Webb. * • In ' Swe»t Nell of Old Drary" Miss Stewart still' wears pale blue and pink in the second act, and the "Ma mie Rosette" velvet, with the famous large hat. Also, the petticoat with the jewelled peacocks and pomegranates worked on it m the last scene, under a blue spangled dress, but the introduction of bright pink and black on this gown does not seem an improvement. On Monday Jast, at the Webb-street Methodist Church, the mairiage took place of Mr James B. Laudhlan, fourth son of Mrs. J. Lauohlan, Hataita., to Miss Heller Brown Little, only daughter of Mr and Mrs. W Little, of Hataitai, the Bey. John Dawson performing the ceiemony. The bride wore a tiavolling dress of brown cloth, with hat of wedgewood blue, trimmed with pink roses. Muss NeiUie Lloyd aiy tended her as bridesmaid, and wore a white muslin lace-trimmed dros, with a blue hat. Mt. W. S. Cederholim acted as best man. A reception was aftoawards held at the residence of the bride's uncle, 'Mr. H. W. Lloyd. The engagement is announced of Mis* F. Wolters, of Carterton, to j\lr B. Trapp, formerly of Wellington. Mrs. aaid the Misses W. Nathan are expected back from Australia m a fortnight.

Miss Bertha Miles intends leaving for a long visut to Western Australia next month. » » • Mrs. Promise leaves England this week on h' i return to New Zealand. « « • Mrs. Arthur Young and her chJdrea have been spending the week at Heretaunga. t Mrs E. J. lliddifoird leaves for England on Fiid-ay next, 3id Se.ptem.ber, accompanied by Miss Isabel 1 Coleridge. They intend to be away about eighteen months. • ♦ Th > Raanbicis' Hockey aaid Football Olubs gave their annual dance last Friday night, in the Sydtney-street schiooiroom, and it proved very enjoyable. The Wellington Professional! Orchestra suppliid the music, and floor and suppe'- were bench, excellent. The decorations, too, weie very good. The stage, of course, fulfiliLed the purpose of a drawing loom, and red and white draperies were hung iround the walfe, interspersed wiith gairliands of greenery d'ld ferns. The ante-rooms were all in requisition foi sitting-^ut, and supper was served in the gymnasium, the tables being decoiated with spring flowers, and the wall's and ceiling hung with flags. Mesdlames Woodward, Edmonds and Macintosh, were the chaperoanes present. Mis. Woodward wore black sequinm d net, over glace, with an osta-'cih plumie .n her hair. Mrs. Ed"mondis v,as in black satin and cream llacc, and 'Mrs. Macintosh also wore black. The three chape rones weiepiesented by the committee with ponies of fr^ozias and violets. The Ms.C More Major Macintosh and Messrs. F. C. Bradford, W. High.net, H. Fiaser A Kitto, and E. McLean, who all floro distinguishing rosettes of red and white. A party of our Wellington Amateurs went l 'o<n tour" last week to Palmecrston North, and played "Nidbe" there. Several of the ladies had gone up earlier m Lhe we-ek for the qo 7 f to-uinia-ment, but nine of the company, including three lady members, trayelled on Friday morning, and felt fearfully important, as they went at touinna; rates, but when the guard leferred to them as a hockey team it rather took their bieafch away In spite of this damper, however, and the oairiy morning start, it was n very menry party that landed at Palmerston. • • * A hui ried lunch, necessitated by an early "calll" at the theatre, made the players feel quite professional, though the town did not seem to be taking as much notice of them as rtiheir oiwn sen c c of importance might have led them to expect. A rest and very light dinner, and an early start for the theatre in the evening, again seemed quite professional, and a house that

appreciated weld tihe efforts made to amuse them, enlivened tiheir drooping spirits. Alter the performance the Misses Wilson and Beswick entertained the "Niobe" company and some of tihe golf visitors and Palmerston North folk at a jolly little supper panby. * • * Mir. L. Abraham afterwairds thanked the hostesses for theiir kindness, and the members of tihe company were toasted and had nice things said 1 about each one, even to tihe "Teddy bear," a part which the speaker declared he was going to play himself next time. Mr. F. Sharp replied on behaOf of the company, and thanked the people of Palmerston North for their kindness and patronage. Several of tihe girils STayed for the golf entertawunentß tUil Wednsesday, returning in time to rehearse fox the Weffiington performance of "Niobe," which takes place next JMonday and Tuesday. * • • The Garrison Officers' Club entertained their lady fiiends last Saturday afternoon in the Gairrisooa TTflJl^ on the occasion of opening a miniature rifle range. Colonel Robin® made a speech welcoming the guests, and compared 1 the meeting to the days of chivalry when fair women came to cheer brave men in the tourneys of oflld!. He hoped that a Women's Rifle CDsib would be formed in Wellington. A match between the officers and ladies then took place, and was led off by M&b Robins. Mrs. Matibeson won the .competition for the ladies, and Miss Tamer came second. Afternoon tea was served in the officers' club rooms. • • • 'Mrs. Robin was wearing black siU'k, with toque tirimmed with violets. Miss Robins was in b&ue, with a straw hat trimmed with ostrich tips. Miss Collins wore a brown check clotih costume and a black and white hat; Miss Banchop, a black and white costume, and black feather-trimmed hat; Mrs. Hume, m brown, with forget-me-nio*B and pink roses; Mrs. Diuthle, in a Directoire costume of duiH! green, wit!b a black hat.

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Binks tried to cure a nasty cold By sampling whisky strong and old, And when for home he made retreat, His legs went zig-zag up the street;' And when a motor knocked down Binks, And squeezed out all those nasty drinks^ So warning take, shone drink adjure — Cure coughs and colds with Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.

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Mis H. B JMa»on enteitaained her pupils, and friends to a dance last Monday eyenmg, th.it. being the thud ot a senos of dances whicli she has given during the uuiti'i. Masks weae i\crn bj many of the guests pi ©sent, which resulted m many amusing incidents, especially feu the gentuernen, whose regulation evening diess makes it veiy diffiooiit to iecognise them, with their faces oovued. Duimg the evenmg Miss Gertie NaimeaLad recjited roiy ohaimingly, and An. .AJoore sang. A new dance, 'the JSnipiue, " which Mrs. Mason ha^> introdutcid titus season, as danced by the pupiJs, and much admned by ail piesent. • • • The engagement is announced of .Mjts Dall, cf the teaching £>i.afE of Wellington Giirlib 1 College, to Mr. Andiew, late of Dunidiii. AJi\ Anduew has be^n absent fiom New ZeaJiand for the pa t hve yu-uXt,, a,nd only returned this ivt ek. • * • Mrs. R. W. Hioilniuis gave a smaJi tea at Kukoakiie and Sta.ni;>' tea-trooms last Monday, in honour of Mrs. Douglas, ot Dunedin, and Mrs. Webb, of I/evin, who are vistiting Weil ing ton. Among the guests weie- Mesdames Christie, Dean, Russell, McTa.yjsh, and the Misses HaJse and Doughty. » • • Miss Lloyd' Hassell is spendwig a. hoJiday in Rotoiua. • • • Miss Richmond, of NeJsan., and her niece, Miss F. Richmond, aie lh Wellington, and are staying at the Royal Oak. Mr. and Mrs. Waitei Reid ha.ye moved from Wadestown into the house on the Ten ace which belonged to the late Mrs. Symons. • * MiSs Sibyl McGiegor is m Wellington, after a Jong yisit to heir si«ter, Mis. Cox, of Marton. * • « Miss Malcolm, of JS^astert m, is tjje guest of her sister, Mi's. Oiuacbshank, of the Terrace. » • • A number of^ WeJ.il ington girils left this week tor Featlieirston, to be present at the laige ball uhich ta.kes place thrre to-night (Friday). Miss Elder, who left on Wednesday, is the guest of Miss Stewart. • ♦ Mrs. Beauchamp gave a small dance in her house on Fitzheirbeirt Torraop last Wednesday evening. Dancing took placo m the music-rooan, andf the dorawmg-ioom, prettily decorated with spring flowers, was used for sittiiigout. SuppoT was served in the din-mg-Toom, where large bowls of rhododendrons stood on the table M"r. Flt^nung played far the dances, which went with a swing from start to finish. • • Mrs. Beauchamp wore heliotrope satin ohaimeuse, with real laco on the bodice. Muss Beauchamp was in pale green ninon, over silk, finished with salver, and Miss Chaddie Beauchamp wore emerald silk, made Empire style, with narrow gold fringes amd tasaeJis. Miss Eileen Russeill wore a /becoming black chiff.coi frock ; Miss Winnie Miles, pale green orep^-dc-dhino, embroidered in ta darker shade in a Greek key pattern; Miss Kitty McKenme, pink, with trimming of pearl and silver ; Miss Greta Ewrn, pmk satin : Miss E. Simpson, white isatin, with heavy lace dirapmg the ooirsage ; Miss Maiy Jones, white and silver; 'Miss E. Nathan, pale yellow satm, prettily trimmed with lace; 'Mies Gladys, whitesilk, with t"uchi sof pale blue ; Miss F. Stafford, cieam satin, with panels of gold embroidered lace. A number of the officeis of H.M.S. Encounter were present, the dance being given m pheiT honour. On Wednesday evening the pupils of Misses Baber and Richmond's school gave a performance of "She Stoops to Conquer" in the Sydney-street schoolroom, before a specially picked audaneee, only paients and lady friends of the peTfoime>rs being piesent. The gurls wore all good m their parts, especially the young Marlowe of the piece and Mi. Hardoastle. The four servants, t/"), acted splendidly, differentiating the parts with nicety. All the diresses had been made by the girls themselves, and yery well they looked, especially Tony Lumpkin's scarlet suit and Kate Hardcastle's pietty frock. The. scenery was quite wondeiful for Sydney-street. The performetrs had made a scene of pretty chintz patterned paper Tor the Hardcastle house and of bright red for the inn scene. But the best was the scene in the garden. Even the programmes were the work of the pupik, being painted ra different designs on the covers.

Among the aaidience were : 'Meis. dames WaLis, fepiott, Findlay, SaJ.mond, Kemp, Samuel, HursthoU'Se, Burnett, M. Burnett, Holmes, and LitchfieJiid, Misse^, B. Richmond and Holmes, Dir. Kemp, and Messrs. Spiott, Samuel, Burnett, and M. Burnett. A oake arid floweir sale was held at the Nuises' Home on Wednesday afternoon, and was opened at 3 o'clock by 'Mrs. Findlay. Quite a large number of people were present during the ■afternoon, including Airs. Waffis and Miss Fanoourt, Mrs. Kendall, Mrs (Dr.) Gi™ Dr. Elizabeth Gunn, Dr. Agnes Bennett, Mus. Wallace, Mrs. Pollock, Mrs. De Castro, and Mrs. Atkins. Quite a nice sum was made by tbe sale of flowers, most of which had been sent fiom the country as gifts. The goJtf tournament at Paltmerston North finished with an "At Home," given by tie Manawatu G-oJf Club to the visiting players, in the Municipal Hall, last Tuesday. In front of the stage on the occasion was a table, on which were displayed the prizes worn at the meeting These were afterwards distributed by Miss Rattray, piesident of the L.G.TT., who woie a gown of brown siJ'k, trimmed with lace * • « Among those present were ■ The lady champion, Mrs. Bevan, and Miss Lucy Brandon, the runner-up, Mrs. Warburton (lady captain of the Manawatu Club), Mrs. Melsop (secretary), Mrs. Guy Williams. Mrs. Blbomfield (Auckland), 'Mrs. Goring Johnston, Mrs. Hope Lewis, Mjss Tolhurst, Mrs. Clark (Nol«on), Mrs. C. R. Hewitt Mrs. Broad .and Miss Abraham. • » • Last Monday evening Mrs. Eliot WaTburton entertained tEe golf delegates at supper. » * ♦ Blue and white were the colours chosen for the decoi ations of the Town Hall last, We dnesday evening, when the wholesale and retail drapery establishments of Wellington held a large ball theiein. Mr. Page had charge of the decorations, and very woll they looked The ever-present belil-shape-a draperies hung from the central chandelier, but this time, the bell had a tongue, formed of festoons of lveoporlram, from which descended baskets of red and white camellias The stage was banked with ferns and greenery, while behind was a curtain

of alternate strips of blue and white muslin. Festoons of toe blhie and white draped the gallery railing, while the alcoves hadl lace curtains only to separate them. Large mirrors out off the end of the JiaJl, behind which were oosy sitting-ooit places. The concert ■chamber, wheat* supper was seryed, had never before seen itself in such elaborate array. The oredat and the praise foi tli is are done to Messrs. Veitch and Allan, who were responsibk for things except the suipper itself, which was m the hanqls of Mr. Godber, and, being in his hands, was, of course, admirably seived. The stage, usually so bare, had been carpeted and furnished for card players, and! dirapod with crimson curtains, the same shutting it off from the rest of the hall. ♦ » • The Mayor and Mayoress attended, the latter wearing deep cream chiffon over silk, with draperies of spangled lace finished with gold tassels. Mrs. Conn gam wore a lovely gown of cream chiffon, with elaborate gold embroideries; Mrs. S. Kirkcaldie, a gown of whute satin, draped over an under-robe of gold embroidered lace, amd a wreath of small pink roses in her hair. 'Mrs. Cohen seemed a sparkle of jet sequins; Mi^s Cohen, deep green and gold; Mrs. Dawson, m an elegantly draped! gown of pale blue silk ; Mrs. Austin, m black; Mrs. Wtright, Mack satin and jet M,ss Grace Kirkcaldie, a lovely diess of white chiffon, draped over si.lk • Mrs o 'Sullivan, pale blue; Mrs. Seaton, blue; Miss Abraham, a handsome gown of bottle green chiffon velvet, with rich <\mbi l oidories on tho bodice. ♦ • • Madame Longton was m palest mauve orepe-de-ch ne, with mauve and blue galon, and white lace; Miss Longton, a pretty palte pmk frock ; Miss Davis pjyle blue, with cream lace , Mlss Poynder, bronze satin, with copper and gold galon; Miss Ginn, deep kingfisher blue satin; Miss Wnelan, deop yellow satin, with gold spangled tulle di aping the bodice, and a bine hair fillet. • • • The wedding of Miss Emily Best, only daughter of Mr*. Digby Best, of Bowen-street, to Mr. Andrew Jack, of Palmerston North, took place at noon yestordav (Thur?day), at St Andrew's Church on the Terrace, and was air tended bv a largo number of the friends. The bride, who was given

away by Mir. Thompson, of tihe Public Works Department, was ihandsoinielljy dressed' in white Louussine, with a pretty lattice-work tomming of bebe satin ribbon, the bodice being draped with lace. A wreath of orange blossoms and llace veil were wotrn, and also the bridegroom's presemte, which consisted of a diamond bnacediet and diamond ring. She also wore a pearl and diamond necklet the gift of her mother. Miss Benson, -the bridesmaid, w« white embroidered nxusJiifli, andl a. plaaik hat of crinoline sttnaiw, summnded witlh tiny rosebuds. She also carried a pink and white bouquet, and wore the bridegroom's gift, a pearl and' turquoise necklet. Mr. Chajs. Stewart (ol Ballingex Bros.) was best main, and the Bey. J. Gibson Smith officiated. • • «• After tlhe ceremony, the wedding breakfast was served in St. Andinew's Hall, and! tihe usual toasts were diuiliy honoured. Mr. Jajck responded for himself and his bride in a --very neat little speech. Mrs. Best wore black brocade and jet, with a black bonnet trimmed with blue. 'Mrs. Best* father and mother were present; also Mr. A. Jack's son (Mr. A. Jack, jun.) and daughter (Mrs. Trevor). {Continved on page 16.)

Messrs. Levnen, ShaJlcrass, and 00, insert a-n important notice m this issue of a private sale for one month of a desirable farm property, comprising 176 acres, in the Hiarokifwj Vailu lejj Pahautanui. The pncperty is owned by Mr. Thos. Smith, and has aJll; the advantages of a thoroughly up-toniato fa cm and homestead. Easy terms arw arrangeable, and full particulars are to be had from the auctioneers. We have received from Pearson and Go., Limited, of Customhouse Quay, a sample of "the Royal Bland of Scotch Whisky," which they are just now introducing to WeEjngton as agents fox Gilmour, Thomson, and Co. It has a bouquet Idke rich old wine, and, after trying the blend upon a well-seasoned old ScotKhmaji, we are satisfied, from his eagerness to "have another," that it can hold its own in tihe market. His verdict is: "Man, it's just graundl" Feebleness in odd age is greatly overcome by Steams' Wine of God Liver Extract. It gives new life to old tissues, and helps and invigorates the whole system.

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Miss McKeiizie daughter of the late Sir John MeKinzie, armed from the South on Wednesday of last week, to spend a holiday with, hei sister, Mrs. M. P. Camoion, of KJiandalillaih. The engagement is announced of Miss Mary Stuart, thud daughter of Ma-. D. T. Stmart, of WelHington, to Mr Alan Lattei, of Kaaikouna. Aanothei engagement just announced is that of Mlss Jessie McVay, fifth daugliter of Mrs. George McVay, of Napiei, to Mi Vincent Allen, of Wellington. Strl more engagements Miss Rose Luxmouv, of Fei'lding, to Mr. Banks, of Kiwitm Mis* A Hitchings of Levin, to Mr. D. Fraser, of FeildLng: Miss Isabel Ross, of Palmerston iNorth, to Mr. J. H Foster, of Gisborne; Mass Lin GianviHe, of New Plymautih. to Mr. Thovs. R Jackson, of Te Awaite, Picton, Miss E M. ("Pinkie-"* Ball Blenheim, to Mr E. G. Biick, of Awatere. • • • Miss Gladys Chase-Morris is the guest of Mrs. Carr, at FedMing • • • The Foxton Druids had a very enjoyable pDain. and fancy dress ball last week, wJuuh was attended by much of the youth and beauty of the countryside. Dr. Adam® put up a good' record as M.C., and Mrs. DaJiousie, as "The Press Hank," carried off the prize for the best fancy dress, and Miss Y. Wales, wiho, as a daffodil l, looked pretty enough for a bridal bouquet, won second honours. Other striking fancies were: Miss A. W'ates as "Camin,' through the Rye," Miss G. Lambert as a Spanish diamoeir, Mrsi. _S. Wright as a dainty little Dutch Girl, Miss NevrMe as "Topsy," and Mr. R. Howard as "Sambo." Mr. Bates' weatiher was dead against the Druids this time. Mir. Staples, of Levin and Co.'s staff, has been transferred to the Foxton branch, and Mr. F. CoUams, from Fi ton, is taking his office stool at tf> > head office. • • • A yery quiet wedding was celebrated) at the Otaki Anglican Ghurdh on Wedneßday of last week, when Miss Peareoai, only daughter of the late Mr. Pearaon, of Masberton, was married to 'Mx. Frederick Bardlay, Waokanae, and late of Dujoiedun. The # bride, who waa married in iher travelling gown, waa given away by her brother, Mr. S. Pearson, of Wellington, and attended by Miss Bannister as bridesmaid. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Cecil Smith. The newly-wedded couple partook of wedding ibreakfasfc at the vicarage, and left by the Auckland express, en route for Masifcerton.. They wiM take up tiheir residence at Waikanae. • • • Mr. Onnsby Gore Adams, mining engineer, son of Mr. C. W. Adams, Lower Hutt, returned to Wellington this week _ per Moana, from Sydney. Since leaving he has been reporting on the mines at Sante Isobel, in the republic of Colombia, Soutih America, and more lately he has been reporting on mines at Major's Creek, New South Wales, for an English syndicate.