PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22588, 4 June 1935, Page 18

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL

Miss Helen Stewart is visiting Timaru. >;< * * Mies Elizabeth Tipping, of St. Martins, is the guest of Miss Biddy Laing. # * * Mr and Mrs Wilkinson are guests at the Grosvenor, Timaru. * >!= * Miss Isobel M. M'Grcgor, who has been furthering her studies at the Sydney Conservatorium, ie returning by the Wanganella, and expects to be in Dunedin to-morrow.

* * * Miss Frances Lobb, who has resigned from her position on the Seachff Hospital nursing staff, is holiday-making, in the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier region, accompanied by her sister, Miss Lobb.

Mrs A G. Williams, president of the Columba College Old Girls' Association, Timaru, attended the twenty-first birthday celebrations at Dunedin. Mrs W. Pringle, Mrs J. R. Turnbull, and Miss Constance; Grant were also present.

On Thursday afternoon there is to be held in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall a concert at which Dunedin s leading artists will be heard. The object ot the function is to augment the Presbvterian Single Women Workers Superannuation Fund, which will eventually provide retiring allowances for deaconesses, Maori missionaries, and P.S.S.A. workers. Other attractions will be sweets, flowers, and a display of Oriental goods. Lady Sidey (patroness) will preside. .'; - .

Dr H. Finlay and Mr R. Mathieson pave a farewell party for Mrs de dive Lowe on Friday evening at the Carlton bridge room. The four tables of, guests played a duplicate contract tournament, ladies versus men, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Those present were:— Mesdames de Clive Lowe, H. Dolamore, J. H. Fotheringham, Ivo Carr, T. M'Kibbin, J. A. Cook, J. Hutchison, and T. Y. Lusk.'Dr K. Ross, Dr John Fulton, Dr C. Focken. Dr H. Finlay, and Messrs Jules Fulton, Baden Wilson, and W. Thomson.

The second reunion of the ex-Braemar House Association was held on Friday evening in the Somerset Lounge of the Savoy. Mrs G. Thomson (president) and Miss H. Kinmont (vice-president) received the guests. There were 56 present. The first half of the evening was spent in chatting and business, during which time letters from the Misses Miller were read. The president warmly welcomed the visiting old girls. After supper there were competitions. Those present were: Mesdames G. Thomson. I. Braser, L. Inglis, H. E. Parsonson, T. F. Macdonald, A. de Beer, H. Boock. Taylor, A. Shallcross, I. Drees, M Robilhard, M Williams, 0. Walker, W. Buchanan, G. Richards, A. Perry, A. Hoggans, A. Beg", I. Paterson, Boddy, Stokes, N. Haggitt. H. Shand, A. Gardiner, F. Fraill, D. Cassie. N. Aubrey, D Judgson. D. Jewell. J. M. Allen, B Coull. E. Cameron, M. Scourgie, and M. M Oaig, and Misses K. Glendinning, E. Jackson, E. Moodie, K. Gow, E. Todd, A. Kirkpatrick.D. Ramsay, M. Macandrew, C. Golding, I. Scoular.H. Kinmont, Whitson, M Stewart. F. Couston,,T. Spedding, Mi d'Auvergne, M. Gow, K. Curry. A. Stevenson,, M. Ramsay, and V. Barron. On Saturday morning the visiting old girls were entertained by the committee at morning tea at the Savoy.

The instruments to be used by the Misses Bucklin when they give their recital on Thursday evening are centuries old and very interesting:—Miss Mary Bucklin's 'cello was made in Pans in 1828 'by Gand" Pere. Gaud was a pupil ot Bernadel, and between them they used a Stradivarius model from which to copy. •Gand Pere surpassed his master in the manufacture of 'celli, and his are considered" to be the best ever made in. France. The colour of a Gand Pere 'cello is dark red. Miss Bucklin has played on her 'cello since she was nine years old, and considers'it part of herself. Miss Adele Bucklin's violin was made by the famous master Francesco Ruggeri in the year 1699. Ruggeri died in 1720, and was the pupil of Amati (d. 1684) of the famous Cremona School of Music. Ruggeri copied Amati, striving for greater sweetness of tone. The three outstanding violins in the world are those made by Guarnerius (d. 1745), Stradivarius (d. 1737) and Francesco Ruggeri (d. 1720). The Ruggeri violins are golden brown in colour, like Strads., and the tone and quality of the olden violins are due to the varnish, which was kept a dead secret by each of'the masters. Adele has played' her violin since the age of eight.

Pauline Lord, who plays the role of Mrs Wiggs in " Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," makes an ideal mother, a study of whom will be of special interest to women who have to deal with children. Without appearing in the lenst to be " too good to be true," she handles her family with tact, kindliness, and patience that evoke real admiration, and, no matter what demands are made upon her, seems capable of meeting them all. One of the most memorabl" scenes in the film is that in which the family is dressing for the theatre and all calling out and needing attention at once. Mrs Wiggs, calming troubled waters, attending to everyone's needs, and making ready herself, all without the least hint of fluster, although her inner excitement must, be intense, is a figure to whom one gives sincere respect.

A pretty wedding took place in St. Paul's Church, Oamaru, on May 8, when Rosa, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Reg. Finlayson, Herbert, was married to Stanley Anderson. The Rev. E. E. Andrews wis the officiating minister, and Mr R. J. Meldrum played the bridal music. The bride looked charming as she entered the church with her father. She wore a white crepe lorraine frock, cut on long fitting lines, the skirt falling in soft folds to form a train. The sleeves were long and tight fitting from the elbow, and fell in a point over her hands. Her handsome veil was frilled like a lace cap and held in place with orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums, roses and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her sisters, Betty and Mavis, who wore frocks of blue and pink crepe de chine respectively, and carried bouquets of lemon-coloured chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Gordon Anderson (Dunedin), as best man, and Mr Tom Gray as groomsman. After the ceremony the guests were received at the Star and Garter tea rooms by the bride's mo<»ier, who wore a winecoloured ensemble with hat to tone, and carried a French posy of bronze chrysanthemums. Later Mr and Mrs Stanley Anderson left by motor for the south, the bride wearing a pretty green frock, dark coat and fur collar, with hat to tone. In the evening Mr and Mrs R. Finlayson entertained about 100 guests to a dance in the Herbert Hall, where a very enjoyable time was spent. Mr Peter Davis was M.C. Prior to her marriage Miss Rosa Finlayson was entertained at a " kitchen " evening by her many friends. Mr Peter Davis carried out the duties of M.C. During the evening Mr A. Campbell, on behalf of those present, presented Miss Finlayson with a large assortment of useful articles. Mr Anderson suitably replied on Miss Finlayson's behalf. Supper was then served by the ladies. Mr and Mrs Stanley Anderson's new home will be at Herbert.

Mrs J. Luke Hazlett, of Invercargill, who is visiting this city, expects to return south to-morrow. * * *

Prior to her marriage, Miss Doreen Thomson was entertained on Saturday evening at a dance given in her honour by Mrs H. C. M'Queen, Roslyn.

The engagement is announced of Betty, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs William Shenkin, ltose road, Ponsonby, to Ronald, son of Mrs and the late Mr Alfred L. Shrimski, Mayfair Flats, Parnell *

Miss Jean Begg, national general secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association of India, Burma, and Ceylon, was in Christchurch for the week-end, and yesterday afternoon was entertained by members of the Board of Directors of the Young Women's Christian Association, and other friends at afternoon tea at the exhibition of Oriental art, iJurham street.

A charming array of flowers was displayed in the lounge of the Otago Women's Club on Friday afternoon, on the occasion of the winter show arranged bv the Gardening Circle, under the supervision of "Miss Martin. A variety of bloom appeared, arranged in a very artistic manner, and included chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, antirrhinums, heath, siock, berberries, camelias, marigolds, anemones, cornflowers, poppies, japonica, broom, gentians, smilax, irises, lucaria, scabious, lavender, mignonette, pansies, primulas, with the earliest of the spring primroses, polyanthus and violets. Those who had sent in exhibits included Lady Ferguson, Lady Sidey, Mesdames W. F. Edmond, Orr Campbell, Taverner, H. Thomson, Duthio, Mitchell, Benzoni, M'Carthy, Cowie, Lee Smith, Blues, Williams, Edgar Hazlett, Mandeno, M'Gowan, M'Cosh, Smith, M'Millan, Hogg, V. Smith, Dall, Spedding, Nicolson, Kirkland, Bain, Wales, Sloan Brown, Taverner, Fitzgerald, Macfie, E. J. Smith, Loudon, W. Hojmes, Hunter, and the Misses Nelson, Fenwick. Allen, C. and J. Nicolson, Callender, V. Reynolds, Cargill, Cutten, Alves, M'Hutcheson, Goyen, Martin and Goldsmith. A ready sale was found for the flowers, the money going towards the railway station gardens fund.

On the evening of May 25 St. Paul's Cathedral was the scene of a pretty wedding, when Donna Fulton, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Reid, of Montpelier, was married to William Rutherford, only son of Mrs Petchell and the late Mr I. Petchell, of Gisborne. The chancel was artistically decorated with scarlet flowers and autumn leaves by girl friends of the bride. The bride, who entered the cathedral witli her father, wore an elegant gown of rich ivory satin cut on classical lines and embroidered with diamante and silver-lined bugles, the same design being continued on the graceful train. The bodice was arranged with a deep cowl drapery in front and cut to a V at the back, and long wrist-length sleeves. Her veil of tulle was worn with a Russian halo of silver lame, finished with a epray of orange blossom on one side. Instead of carrying a bouquet, she carried a spray of scarlet rosebuds and a white prayer book. The three bridesmaids were Runa Dobbie, Eina Hay, and Rua Frapwell, who were dressed alike in frocks of ivory satin with high necklines in front of silver lame and diamante, falling into a deep cowl at the back with silver lame plaited belts at the natural waistline, the skirts being intricately cut to form graceful trains.-They also wore Russian halo caps of silver lame and ivory satin to match their frocks, and silver shoes. Each bridesmaid carried a spray of scarlet gladioli and maidenhair fern, which made a very pretty contrast against her frock. Contrary to usual custom, the bridegroom and his attendants were not waitinsr at the_ altar, but joined the bride and her maids just as they reached their appointed places. The Rev. Canon Small, a very old friend of the bride's narents. performed the ceremony, a sympathetic touch being added by the organist (Mr Heywood), who softly played appropriate music throughout the wedding service. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Roy Frapwell as best man, and Messrs lan Thomson and Fred Wallis as groomsmen, Messrs Donald Reid and Maurice Chrystall acting as ushers. From the cathedral the guests drove to the Wilford Tea Gardens, where the reception was held. The bride's mother, who received the guests, wore a gown of fine shadow beige lace and moss mousenux in tones of brown, the bodice cut with deep raglan sleeves and an in-tricately-cut skirt falling into a graceful train. A velour hat of the same tones as her gown wag worn and a dress spray of gold chrysanthemums. The guests were: The Rev. Canon Small and Mrs Small, Mr and Mrs R. F. Wallis (Gore). Mr and Mrs E. Matthews, Mr and Mrs T. L. Piller (Gore), Mr and Mrs Kevin Dun, Mr and Mrs G. Bell, Mr and Mrs F. Wallis, jun., Mr and Mrs John Hnmer. Mr and Mrs L. W. Hill, Mrs D. B. M'Kenzie, Misses Scott, Spillman, Constance Golding, Jean Cousins, Helen Paterson. Vera Berry, P. Leekie, Lucille Wallis, and Zona Joyce, and Messrs Robert A. Wallis, Ralnh Paterson, Donald Reid, Maurice Chrystall, and Ronald Guthrie. Mr and Mrs Petchell left on their honeymoon trip for the north, where their future residence will be. In connection with this wedding, it is interesting to note that the bride's grand parents (Mr and Mrs R. F. Wallis. of Gore) have just celebrated their golden wedding, having been married in St. Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin, on May 4, 1885.

Mrs Holden Mirams has left on a visit to Christchurch

There was a large crowd in the Herbert Hall on the occasion of a “ kitchen ” evening to Miss Margaret Watson. Mr Jack Davis carried out the duties of M.C. During the evening Mr A. Campbell, on behalf of those present, asked Mies Watson to accept the large assortment of useful gifts. After the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” Mr Rusbatch suitably replied on behalf of Miss Watson. # # * On the occasion of the coming of age of their elder daughter Isobel, Mr and Mrs H. Wood, of Mornington, held a delightful dance in the Mornington Bowling Pavilion. The tables were decorated in pink to match the frock of the evening’s guest. The toast of the guest was proposed by Mr R. 13. Rennie. Mr G. Meiklejohn suitably replied on behalf of Miss Wood. The toast of “ The Parents ” was proposed by Mr A, Walker, who eulogised the many fine qualities and hospitable natures of Mr and Mrs IT. Wood. In a happy little speech Mr Wood presented Miss Wood with a golden key. Mr S. Wood proposed the toast of “Absent Friends,” one ’of whom , (Mrs G. Struthers), of Cheviot,_ had made the birthday cake, iced in pink to match the colour scheme. After supper dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. Those present included: Mr and Mrs H. Wood, Mr and Mrs S. Wood. Mr and Mrs A. Walker, Mr and Mrs R. B. Rennie, Miami Mrs W. Brown. Mr and Mrs B. Anderson, Mrs Meiklejohn, Misses E. Wood, V. Scott, G. Clarkson, B. Riddell. D Simmonds, E. Moinung, L. Miller, G. Harkness, H. and I. Ilardio. N. Dale, Waters, R Anderson, B. Martin, F. Roberts, and E, Aitkon, and Messrs G. Meiklejohn, K Wood, L. Flockton. P. Fort, A. M'Quarrie, V. Trewern, C. Eckhold, R. Bain. A. Flockton, J. Pearce, L. Bowel!, H. Dale, T. Pitcher, B. Roberts, J. Edmonds, H. Clements, J. Aitken, and J. and B Thompson.

The residence of Air and Airs H. P. Parks, Sandy Bay, Otekura, was the scene of a pretty wedding when their eldest daughter. Vida Alary, was married to George Thomas, youngest son of Air and Mrs T. Wilden, of Caversham. Air D. Marshall, uncle of the bride, officiated, while her cousin, Aliss B. AlTntosh, presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a model gown of cream georgette over satin, cut on close-fitting lines. The sleeves, which were puffed above the elbow, finished in tight-fitting cuffs coming to a point over the hands. A row of nearl buttons down the back was finished in a soft bow hanging from the waistline, her only ornament being a rope of pearls. She wore the usual veil and orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet of white asters. Her sister, Aliss Maud Parks, attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of cedar green georgette cut on similar lines to that of the bride, and a pleated " Alice " bandeau of green satin finished with posies of rosebuds to tone. She carried a shower bouquet in autumn shades and wore a necklace of amber beads. Little Alargaret Marshall, the flower-girl, made a pretty picture in a Victorian frock of primrose crepe de chine with a basket of nasturtiums in her hand. Air lan Parks, brother of the bride, carried out the duties of best man. During the signing of the register Air E. C. Alarshall sang an appropriate solo. After the ceremony the guests, numbering 50, sat down to a wedding breakfast. The bride's mother wore a smart navy blue and lace frock and carried a posy of fuchsias. Airs Wilden, the bridegroom's mother, wore a smart black ensemble and carried a po_sy of pentstemons. When the happy couple later left by car for Central Otago and the lakes district, the bride was wearing a silver grey frock relieved with blue, and blue coat, hat and accessories to tone. Their home will be in Dunedin.

There was a good attendance at a valedictory sociiil held at the Owaka Memorial Hall in honour of Mr and Mrs E. G Henderson and family, who were leaving Owaka to take up residence in Oamaru after a sojourn of seven years at Owaka. While at Owaka Mr Henderson took a keen interest in local amenities, and Mrs Henderson was an active member in associations connected with the Owaka Presbyterian Church. Proceedings commenced with a concert programme, which was as follows:—Misses R. Craigie and M. Willocks, pianoforte duet; Mr R. E. S. Wilson, vocal solo; Miss M. Willocks, humorous item: Miss Bell, elocutionarv item: Miss M. Roger, vocal solo; Mr 0. G. B. Ibbotscn, vocal solo; Miss R. Craigie, vocal solo; Miss Jean Henderson, dance. On behalf of residents and friends in the district Dill N. Johnson made the presentation to Mr and Mrs Henderson of an eiderdown quilt, and in doing so referred to the many good qualities of the guests, who were highly esteemed by all. Suitable gifts were also made to lan and Elsie Henderson. On behalf of the members of the office and staff of the Owaka Dairy Company, Mr A. Laird presented Mr Henderson with a Loewe pipe. Mr Henderson suitably responded. After supper the floor was cleared, and dancing indulged in till a late hour. An enjoyable evening came to a close with the singing of " Auld Lang Syne."

Favoured with almost perfect weather, on both Saturday and Monday, the Dunedin Jockey Club's winter meeting drew the largest crowd to Wingatui that has been seen for some time. Fur coats were not so much in evidence as is usual at the winter meeting, a great number of lady patrons havinz chosen tweed suits or ensembles, the tunic style proving particularly popular. As usual, brown, fawn and navy blue were shown to be the favourite colours for winter wardrobes, while the new shades of green and black tulip also proved themselves popular. Among those noticed on the lawns and stands on Saturday were Mesdames E. R. Harty, wearing a navy blue frock, navy fur-trimmed coat and navy hat; G. Gallaway, brown suit and hat; Douglas Ramsay, black tulip coat and hat; Edgar Hazlett. navy blue tailored suit and navy hat; Hunter-Weston, black tailored coat, black hat; J. A. Roberts, brown suit and hat; J. A. Cook, navy frock, fur-trimmed coat and large navy hat; G. Dickinson, navy blue frock, coat and hat; Hugh Finch (Moeraki), red tweed suit, red hat; S. Glendinning, red frock, musquash coat and hat to tone; F. S. Batchelor, navy blue and grey check suit, navy blue beret shaped hat; Cruickshank. black ensemble, small black hat; F. M. Oldham, navy blue frock, coat and hat; G. Black, bottle green suit and hat, squirrel coat; H. D. W. Brewer, navy frock and hat, mole coat; C. W. Rattray, black ensemble, small black hat; L. Hazlett (Invercargill), navy blue fur-trimmed coat, navy hat; J. A. Jenkins, brown coat and hat; Arthur Barnett, brown frock, coat and hat; C. W. Greenslade, light brown suit, red hat; A. Hyde, brown suit and hat; A. Gilchrist, black coat and hat; W. Garrett, blue ensemble and blue hat; J. Mirams, brown tunic frock, small brown hat; Miles, black tulip coat and hat; C. N. Draper, brown frock, coat and hat; R. M, Greenslade, black frock and hat, fur coat; N. Speight, lime green frock and hat, short fur coat; M. Myers, black tailored suit, black hat; W. 0. M'Kellar, moss green suit and hat; W. Evans, D. Smeaton, J. Black, *A. Mumford, B. S. Irwin, Lusk, Roland Fulton, Cameron, Carr, V. Jacobs, Johnston, Wilson and H. Siedeberg. Also Misses le Cren, wearing apricot woollen suit, brown hat; D. Williams, brown ensemble and hat; Graham, brown coat and hat; P. Hunter-Weston, brown coat and hat; M. Garrett, bottle green coat and hat; E. Greenslade, navy blue tailored suit, navy hat; M. Glendinning, light green dress, fur coat, brown hat; P. Abraham, navy blue frock and coat, navy beret; I. Irwin, fawn coat and hat; M. Lawson, bottle green suit, matching hat; A. Lawson, brown tweed suit, brown hat; V. Livingstone, navy blue fur-trimmed coat, small navy hat; M. Crow, ink-blue suit, small matching hat; B. Black, brown tweed suit, small fawn hat; Z. Hudson, turf green woollen dress, matching hat and squirrel coat; M. Reeves, brown tailored costume, bro Ayn hat; L. Orbell (Waikouaiti), blue frock, brown coat and hat; B. Laing, blue suit, small blue hat; J. Thompson, brown tweed suit, brown felt hat; Y. Chamtaloup, bottle green tailored suit, matching hat; D. Champtaloup, brown tailored suit, brown hat; B. Beadel, navy blue ensemble, navy hat; M. Birch, blue frock, coat and navy hat; C. Ramsay, brown suit and hat; P. Brewer, pale blue suit, hat to tone; M. Mumford, ciel blue Angora wool frock and matching hat; K. Falconer, brown suit and hat; M. Ritchie, Orbell (Timaru), M. Elliott, B. Gilchrist, Miles, Cornish, S. Fitchett, Callender, Scott, Drake, Barton (2), M. Lusk, and W. Philp. Those present on the second day included Lady Sargood, who was wearing a black frock and hat and fur coat; Mesdames E. R. Harty, navy blue frock, under a navy coat, large navy hat; W. 0. M'Kellar, black frock, short mole coat and navy hat; F. M. Oldham, black and white tweed ensemble, black hat; R. Hudson, navy blue Angora tweed frock, navy hat; D. Smeaton, fawn suit and furs, brown beret-shaped hat; G. Gallaway, nigger brown fur-trimmed coat, brown hat; J, A. Cook, navy frock, coat and hut; J. A. Roberts, brown tweed suit, matching hat; D. Ramsay, black tulip coat and hat; Edgar Hazlett, navy blue tailored suit, navy hat; J. Black, navy dress, short mole coat, navy hat; A. Hyde, black frock, coat and hat; Gerald Fitzgerald. Burgundy red frock, coat and hat; S. Glendinning, navy tailored costume, navy hat; Arthur Barnett, black fur-trimmed coat, black hat; Hugh Finch (Moeraki), red tweed suit, red hat; Frank Bell (Shajj Valley), black tulip frock and hat; J. Sinclair, slate blue fur-trimmed coat, blue hat; B. S. Irwin, brick-red frock, musquash coat and hat to tone; Ken Haggitt, brown frock and hat, fur coat; G. Whitcombe, navy blue costume, navy hat; G. Black, navy blue frock and hat, squirrel coat; R. M. Rutherford (Milton), brown coat and hat; A. C. St'phens, tweed suit, brown velvet beret; S. Alacpherson, brown frock and hat, fur coat; J. M. Paterson, brown dress, short astrakhan coat, brown hat; H. Dodgshun, black coat and hat; Edgar Shand, black ensemble, black hat; J. Hutchison, black ensemble, black hat; H. D. W. Brewer, navy blue suit, navy hat; L. Hazlett (Invercargill), brown tweed suit, brown coat and hat; Miles, navy and grey dress, navy beret; K. Ross, tailored suit, brown and green hat; C. N. Draper, brown frock, brown coat and hat; P. Priest, black coat and hat; Innes-Walker, blue and white check tweed suit, blue hat; Clark, navy blue dress, navy coat and hat; C. Greenslade, ink-blue frock and hat, fur coat; C. Wiison, black woollen suit, black hat; Leonard Black, fawn fur-trimmed coat, small brown hat; Eraser Edmond, cinnamon brown frock, brown coat and hat; J. Mirams, trigger brown tunic frock, brown hat; G. Dickinson, blue suit, navy hat; S. Arthur, Siedeberg, Johnston, H. Mandeno, A. Mumford, R. G. Macnab, Nicolson, Atacdougall, and Cameron, Dr Siedeberg-Mackinnon, and Misses Pry do, brown fur-trimmed coat, brown hat: G. Gallaway, brown coat and hat; W. Johnstone, light blue suit and hat; D. Theomin, black tailored suit, black hat; G. Graham, brown coat and hat; Nicolson, red and black tunic ensemble, red hat; D. Clark, tweed suit, fawn hut; K. Orlebar, grey costume, nigger brown hat; C. Macassey, fawn suit and hat; Shand, tweed suit, fawn hat; Macgregor (Mount Linton), pale blue suit, matching hat; J. Priret, brown and white check tweed suit, brown hat: B. Black, fawn tunic ensemble trimmed with astrakhan, fawn hat; C. Ramsay, brown suit and hat; P. Stephens, brown tweed suit, brown hat: I. Irwin, turf green astrakhan trimmed frock, hat to match, and musquash coat; le Cren, apricot wool suit, brown hat; At. Glendinning, green frock, brown hat and fur coat: L. Samson, black coat and small black hat; B. Beadel. navy blue coat and hat; L. Barton, chocolate brown suit, coat and hat; J. Thompson, navy woollen suit and navy hat; Y. Cuamptaloup, dark green tailored suit, green hat; D. Cliamptaloup, black tulip frock, coat and hat; B. Gilchrist, ginger brown tweed coat, brown hat; A. Lawson, navy blue tunic dress, navy hat; L. Orbell, brown woollen suit, brown hat; G. Wilkins, tailored suit, green hat; M. Wilkins, brown suit and hat; M. Garrett, bottle green frock, green coat and hat; H. Abraham, brown tweed frock, matching hat: J. Riley, blue tweed coat, blue hat; V. Livingstone, green ensemble, bottle green hat; J. Abraham, navy blue frock, navy furtrimmed coat, navy beret; P. HunterWeston, P. Brewer, Cornish, Callender, Bessie Thomson. Scott, S. Thomas, B. Rutherford (.Milton). J. Barnett, M. Elliott, S. Fitchett, Orbell (Timaru), B. Bell. J. Nevill. Barton, K. Falconer, D. Nevill, M. Mumford, Spihnau, and Wood.

Mrs Rex Henderson, of Waikaka, is the guest of Mrs Henderson, St. Clair. * * * Miss Mavis Munro, of Kurow,, is staging at the Excelsior Hotel. Mrs H. H. Kyle and Bruce have returned to Clinton after three months touring at South Westland. * * * Mrs C. Clifton-Johnston, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs ti. W. Carrington. Castle street. * * * Mrs L. J. 0. Arthur, of Heriot, is the guest of her mother, Mrs J. R. Kirk, Allandale road, St. Clair. * :'.: »" Mrs Guy Beadel, of Christchurch, is staying with Mrs C. J. Payne, Bellcknowes. * * * Mrs R. de G. Robilliard is the guest of Mrs Spencer G. Scoular, Prestwick street. * * * Mrs C R. Hay, of Oamaru, is the guest of Airs W. Stevenson, " Cranmore," Roslyn. * * * Miss Edna Mowat, of Cheviot, North Canterbury, is the guest of Miss Nan Hart, Maori Hill. * * * The Taieri Lawn Tennis Club has reached its silver jubilee. To mark the occasion a successful dance was held in St. Luke's Hall, Mosgiel. sit * * Mr F. B. and Airs Adams and Mrs W. H. Justice, of this city, and -Mis Ewart M'Diarmid, of Oamaru, are visiting Air Justice Adams and Airs A. S. Adams, of Christchurch, prior to the latter leaving this week on a trip to Australia. ■k * » Ex-girls who have been resident _ in Columba College for the twenty-first birthday celebrations have been Airs Alowat and Aliases Enid Orr, Alargaret Whetter, and Gwen Boon (Christchurch). Alisses Alona Cowie, Gwen Cowie, Alma Aloore, Alona Al'Lcan, Roberta Baird Nancy M'llwrick, and Margaret Chisholm (Invercargill), Aliss Mavis Cameron (Waitahuna), Aliss Katherine Al'Skimming (Benhar), Airs Williams, Mi« K d'Auverguo, Airs Pringle, Airs Turnbull and Airs Richards (Timaru). Aliss Eileen Thomson (Oamaru). Alissc,< Alolly Gray. Eunice Stewart, and Jean Aloore (Alilton), and Aliss Molly Fisher (Gore).

The Tuapeka Mouth Presbyterian Church presented a gay appearance on May 9 when Phyllis, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Walter Allan, ot Tuapeka Mouth, was united in the bond: of holy matrimony to Lindsay Scott eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. Milne, of " Tirohanga," Nugget Bay. The Rev. 0 Mackenzie officiated as minister, the imp tial music being played by Mrs Carmody the bride's sister. The chinch was prcl tily decorated by friends of the bride, who made a charming picture as she was w corted up the aisle by her brother. M W. Allan, of Rotherham. She wore _: picturesque gown of pale pink satii fashioned on tight fitting lines with godt'l of angel skin lace in the skirt. Th sleeves, also of lace, were tight to th wrists, where they formed peaks ove the hnnds, the neck being finished with diamante ornament. Her embroidered pa! pink veil was worn well off the face, an held in place with coronets of organ" blossom. Her shoes were of pale pink xv vet and she carried a sheaf of white ni> bronze chrysanthemums and maidenha : fern. She was attended by Miss Bess ; Milne, who wore a frock of pale bli crepe de chine, tight fitting to the knr with godets of angel skin lace in th skirt, the neck being finished with ;•; diamante ornament. She wore lace mittens with shoes to tone, also a gold signet ring. Her headdress was of tiny blue flowers and she carried a posy of pink chrysanthemums and white Michaelmas daisies. Little Evelyn Carmody acted as flower girl, her dress being of pale pink crepe de chine with short puffed sleeves and frills. She wore a headdress of pink pearls and carried a posy of pink and white chrysanthemums. Mr. Fred Milne attended his brother as best man, while Messrs W. Caldwell and J. Tosh acted as vshers. During the signing of the register, Mrs Mackenzie sang "Love's Old Sweet Song." As the wedding party left the church a guard of honour was formed by the Girl Guides, of which the bride was captain. The reception was held in the hall, where the guests were received by Mrs Allan, wearing a dress of black faille relieved with white, with hat to tone, and by Mrs Milne, wearing a dress of blue and white silk marocain with hat to tone. They carried bouquets of red and bronze chrysanthemums. Later in the evening Mrs Allan entertained some 200 guests at an enjoyable dance in the hall, the bride and bridegroom leading off the grand march. When the young couple left on their honeymoon the bride was wearing a brown frock relieved with beige crinkled crepe, with coat, hat, and shoes to tone. The gloves and handbag she carried were the gift of the bridegroom. Mr and Mrs Milne's future home will be at Waiwera.

One of the most successful functions in connection with the twenty-first birthday celebrations of the Columba College Old Girls' Association was a very largelyattended dinner held in the beautiful surroundings of the Tudor Hall on Saturday evening. The tables were artistically decorated with the college colours, and at the table where the guests of honour were seated the dainty place cards took the form of the Old Girls' badge. All the toasts were honoured with great enthusiasm, some of the speakers being Miss Ross, patron of the association, Miss Ashworth, principal of the college, and the presidents of the various branches of the association. At the conclusion of the dinner the guests, who numbered almost 150, adjourned to the Somerset Lounge, where an opportunity was given of renewing old friendships. A short programme was enjoyed during the evening, the performers being Miss Kyra Payne (vocal solo), Misses J. Begg, L. Samson, and Mr Elder (vocal trio); humorous recitation, Miss D. Rhodes; and pianoforte soio. Miss M. M'Dowell. Those present were: —Miss F. J. Ross, wearing black and white velvet; Miss C. M. Ashworth, dusky pink georgette; Mrs J. A. Templeton, black velvet; Mrs Williams (Timaru), floral chiffon; Mrs Beadel (Chrietchurch), black ring velvet; Mrs Hay (Oamaru), green plaid velvet; Miss Mona Cowie (Invercargill), green satin; Misses Angell, Ansell, Alexander, and Angell, Mrs Arthur (Heriot), Misses Austin (Oamaru), Anderson, Begg, Black, Boon (Christchurch). Baird (Invercargill), Begg, Baron, and Borrie, Mrs Combellach, Misses Coombs, Corbett and Chisholm (Invercargill), Mrs Clifton-Johnston /Invercargill), Misses Cowie (Winton), and Cairney, Mrs Crimp, Misses Cameron, Carter, Campbell, Don (Fairlie), Douglass, Dobbie. de Beer, and Davidson (Pleasant Point), Mis d'Auvergne (Timaru), Misses Davies, Elder, Ewing, and Evans, Airs Gregory, Misses Molly Gray (Milton), and Molly Gray, Mrs Glasson, Mrs Haiian, Mrs Henderson (Waikaka), Misses Hobbs. Hart, Higet. and Herbert (Kelso), Mrs Henderson, Misses Hudson and Johnstone. Mrs Lance Jewell (Christchurch), Missis Jones (Timaru), Kane (Hawea Flat). Kerr (Waipahi), and King. Mrs Laing, Misses Lyth, Lawson, and Lindsay, Mrs Lloyd, Misses Leihy, Matheweon, Moore (2), Molineaux, Mowat (Christchurch), Moore (Winton), and Matheson. Mrs Macadam, Miss Macdonald, Mrs Marshall, Mrs Mowat (Ashburton), Miss Moore (Milton), Mrs Murdoch, .Misses Miller and Miini'O (Kurow), Mrs Mcikle, Mrs M'Knight, Misses M'Cartney, M'Kay, M'llwriek (Invercargill), M'Lean (Invercargill), M'llae, M'Rae, M'Dowell, M'Plierson, M'Skimming (Rcnhar), M'Lean (Cromwell), Ncill, Neill, Orr (Christchurch), and Paton, Mrs L. A. Perry, Miss Priest, Mrs Prescott, Mrs , Pritchett (Timaru), Misses Pringle and Philip, Mrs Pringle (Timaru), Misses Palmer. Payne, Porteous, Palmer, Porteous, Purvis, Quaife, Quaife and Rhodes, Mrs Richards (Timaru), Miss Ruddenklau (Oamaru), Mrs Robilliard (Christchurch), Miss Russell, Mrs Shand, Misses | Sincllie. Sinclair. Salinond, Skinner, Smith, Smillie (Glenavy), Stead«ran audi Steadman, Mrs Stickle, Misses Samson, I Strang. Stewart (Milton), Steel and Thomson, Mrs Turnbull (Timaru), Misses , Wood and Wither, Mrs Westland, Misses , Walker (Ashburton), White (Christ-j church), Whetter (Christchurch), Wilson (Timaru), White, West.

j One of the brightest and most success- | ! ful of this season's dances in Mosgiel was I the combined ball of the Oddfellows', 1 Druids', and Foresters' Lodges held in the Coronation Hall. The hall was I smartly decorated, and inspiriting music j was supplied. Under the direction of ! Bros. D. Bacon. A. Chadwick, J. Thomi son, and H. Wright the evening's programme went with a swing from start to , finish. Mr J. Thompson acted as chairman of the committee, and Mr R. S. j Thomson as secretary. a v * j A social afternoon was arranged by j the Women's Association of the Moray I Place Congregational Chinch on Thurs- j day, as a farewell to Miss Jean Begg, i who has been on furlough from India. A large and representative gathering availed j themselves of the opportunity of wishing i bon voyage to the guest of honour. Mrs R.'J. T. Bell, president of the association, in welcoming Miss Begg, spoke of the interest taken by all present in the news of her movements and experiences which comes from time to time, and in assuring her of the regard of her friends asked her to accept the gift of a silk umbrella as a tangible reminder of the women of the church. In reply Miss Begg spoke of the great pleasure it had given her to be in her home town, and among her old friends again. She also spoke of her work, and some of her future plans. Mrs Hamer delighted all present with her gongs, the accompaniments being played by Mrs D. Irving. Tea and social intercourse brought a pleasant afternoon to a j close.

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Miss Ena Don, Sawdou Station, Tekapo, is the guest of Miss Mary M'Rae, Bishopscourt.

Miss Constance Smillie, o£ Glenavy, is the suest of Mrs T. Hill, 11 Alison crescent, Eoslyn.

Miss Kathleen Austin, of Oamaru, is the guest of Miss Rena Porteous, Scarba street, Roslyn.

Mrs W. L. Bews, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs A. E. M'Adara, Hawthorne avenue.

Mrs G. M'Knight. of Cromwell, is the guest of Mrs J. R. Brown, Rawhiti street, Sunshine.

On Thursday parishioners of the Anglican Church and friends gathered in St. Luke's Hall to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs E. Otway Taylor and family, who are shortly leaving Mosgiel. A happy evening was spent in music and dancing, songs being given by Mrs Murray Wilson, Miss L. Dyer, and Mr Snow. After supper was served the Rev. Mr Ferry thanked Mr Taylor for his services to the church, and presented both Mr and Mrs Taylor with a writing set as tokens of esteem. Sincere regret was expressed at their departure from the district. MiTaylor suitably replied, and a happy evening ended at midnight.

Last evening in the Tudor Hall, where banks of autumn flowers, school pennants and streamers, and a number of cleverly arranged coloured lights made an ideal setting for such an event, the celebrations in connection with the twenty-first anniversary of Columba College were concluded bv a ball. Mrs Templeton, president of the Old Girls' Association, the members of which were responsible for the occasion, received the guests in tiie lounge, a sheaf of gold chrysanthemums with which she had been presented by the Old Girls' Association toning in charmingly with her frock of old gold crepe. The chaperones were Miss F. J. Ross, wearing black lace; Miss C. M. Ashworth, black velvet and cream lace: Lady Sidey, amethyst velvet; Mrs Donald Reid, lilac velvet: and Mrs R. A. Ewing, black crepe threaded in gold. Miss Ross and Miss Ashworth carried posies of yellow narcissi tied with blue and gold ribbons, the gifts of the committee. During the second dance eight debutantes were presented by Miss Ashworth to Miss Ross and Mis Templeton, each receiving a posy similar to those already mentioned and each dressed in white or cream, with long gloves or mittens. They were Misses Leslie Alexander, in sand crepe with loose frilled sleeves and neckline, crystal buttons at the back of the bodice, a crystal necklace, and a cape edged with feather trimming; Roberta Baird (Invercargill) in water-marked velvet with bell sleeves and a bateau neckline edged with velvet and gold lame roses; Daphne Brookfield in close-fitting lace flaring at the foot and having puffed sleeves and a plaited belt; Hughena Don (Tekapo) in crepe de

chine with a quaint neckline, a sash and a large rose-red flower of taffetas on the left shoulder; Margaret Elder in a period dress of taffetas with an off-the-shoulder neckline, a high waistline, sash-ends falling from a rose at the back, and two pink velvet flowers on the front of the corsage; Isobel Fraser in satin and net curiously cut so as to form a pattern of leaves on the bodice, with a flared skirt and a sash; Edna Hobbs in phantom crepe, the bodice outlined with pintucks and tiny buttons, a frill at the foot of the skirt, high puffed sleeves and a silver lame sash; and Marjory Taverner in taffetas made with a cowl neckline, sleeves outlined in accordion pleats, and accordion pleating finishing the skirt. There were also present Dr Elder, C.M.G., and Mrs Elder, Mr and Mrs J. M. Fraser. Mr and Mrs J. L. Hobbs, Mrs A. E. Mac Adam, Mrs G. M. Lloyd, Mrs S. It. Crimp, Misses J. Cairney, P. Whyte, T. Palmer, L. Samson, R. Porteous, L. M'Rae, E. Mathewson, Peggy Allen, Betty Angell, Eileen Ansell, Audrey Ainge, and Kathleen Angell, Mrs L. J. 0. Arthur (Heriot), Wynnis Armaur, Beth Brailey, Nell Barth, Mura Black, Bettine Black, Dorothy Bremner, Nancy Bremner, B. Berrie, Mary Brewer, and Elizabeth Brewer, Mrs Bews (Invercargill), Miss Margaret Christie, Mrs E. P. Combellach, Misses Penelope Coombs, Lindsay Corbett, and Margaret Chisholm (Otautau), Mrs C. Clifton-Johnston (Invercargill), Misses Gwen Cowie (Invercargill), Mona Cowie (Otapiri), Phyllis Church (Oamaru), Janet Carson (Kaitangata), Mary Cleland, Barbara Debenham, Constance Dobbie, Elinor de Beer, Mary Davidson (Pleasant Point), . M. de Avergne, Janetto Ewing, Helen Ewing, Nancy Evans, Mattie Edgar, Betty Fraser. and Mollie Fisher, Mrs M. Gregory, Misses Constance Grant (Temuka) and Natalie Grey, Mrs. Grater, Mrs M. Hanan, Mrs Rex Henderson (Waikaka), Misses Jean Huggins, Nan Hart, and Constance Herbert (Kelso), Mr e R. 11. Henderson, Misses Margaret Jopp and Betty Johnstone, Mrs Lance Jewell (Christchurch), Misses Roberta Kerr (Waipahi), Ethel King, Nancy Lindley. Pat Leihy, May Lindsay, F. Marshall, Nance Moodie, Anne Miller (Waimate), Isabel Mackenzie (Hillend), Jean Mackenzie (Hillend), Joyce Munro, G Molincaux, Edna Mowat (Cheviot), Alma Moore (Wiuton), and Anna Mathesofl, Mrs Fell Marshall, Mrs P. J. Mowat, Misses Moara Macaulay and Mavis Munro (Kurow), Mrs H. M'Knight, Misses Nella M'Cartney, Nancy M'Jnwrick (Otapiri), Mnrjorie M'Dowell, Jean M'Gill. J. M'Crostie, V. M'Lean, Dorothy M'Crostie (Invercargill), Jessie K T ei!l. Agnes Neill, Enid On- (Christchurch), Margaret Paton ('Oamaru), Christine Pringle (Timaru), and Mrs W. A. Pringle (Timaru), Miss Eileen Purvis, Mrs L. A. Perrv, Misses Betty Quaife (Clydevale), D. Ruddenklau (Waimate), and Doreen Rhodes, Mrs Richards, Mrs R. de G. Robilliard (Christchurch), Misses Jean -Russel, Myrtle Smellie, Mary Seelye, Margaret Sinclair, Bertha Salmond, Hazel Skinner, and Elma Smith (Ashburton), Mrs G. Stringer (Oamaru), Misses Mavis Steadman, Eunice Stead-

man, Marion Strang (Rangiora), Kathleen Steele, Noela Stevens, May Twaddle (Palmerston), and Nesta Thomson, Mrs J. R. Turnbull, Misses P. Trott (Tekapo), Lesley Vidal (Milton), Grace Walker (Dunsandel), FrecTa White Ohrietchurch), and Margaret Whetter (Christchurch), Mrs Williams (Seadown), and Mrs Zimmermann (Oamaru).

* * * Miss Mary Davidson, of Pleasant Point, is with Mrs Palmer, Belleknowes.

# * * Miss Vera M'Lean, of Cromwell, is the guest of Mrs Johnson, Mosgiel.