TABLE, TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2202, 14 May 1896, Page 43

TABLE, TALK.

Monday, May 11. On Tuesday evening, 28th ult., Mr and Mrs Walter Hislop celebrated their silver wedding,, and entertained a large number of their friends at a musical party. About. 80 guests were presents, an&sudelightfnl time was-spenfc, the programme for the evening's amusement being both large and varied. Those who assiatedin entertaining the assembled guests Vf ere Mrs Hislop, MisaMoDgredien (who sang charmingly),. Mr* Hewitaon, Miss- West, Miss j Gillies-, Mrs Whitson, • Miss Hutchison, Mr Moorlie, Mr Gillies, Mr Finch, Miss Irwin, and KTrs Logan. Supper was served in the breakfast room, sx- j .ir.ibg the dining mom, and the partition hinviag been removed a most epaciouff supper room was presented, tba table in which was beautifully arranged with yellow. Mr and Mrs Hlslop were the recipients of many handsome' and useful presents on the' Colphfarioß of this their silver wedding day. Auiotrgst those present were the Misses and Mr J. Hiulop, Mr and Mrs Hewitson, Mr find Mns Jowitt, Mrs Hales, Miss and JSx Gi

Roberts, Mi>B Miircis Kud Mi O. M'jtua, Mto and Mr Moodie, lira aud Mi Herd man, Miss Herdman, Mrs and Mr G. Hoodie, Professor and Mrs Grilray, Mrs and the Mtsnes Shand, Mrs and Mr Finch, Miss Wear, Mian Irwln, Mrs and Mr Fergus, Mrs and JWJr Ramsay, Mrs, Miss, and Mr A. Gillies, Mrs and Miss Ltindels, Mr Webster, Mr Hoger, Mr Sleigh, Miss Macaswey and Mr P. Macassey, Miss M&cdonald, Mr and Mrs Prain> Mr B. Macdonald, Mrlnder, &o.

On Tuesday afternoon Mrs G. L. Danniston gave tbe first of two " At homes," to which she invited a large number of ladies. Tuesday was a lovely day, warm and mild — much more like a spring afternoon than one in late autumn. Some of the ladies were glad of an unezpee'ed opportunity to wear their enrnmer dreaees, whilst others wore their handsome new winter costumes. Considerably over 100 ladies were present, but tbe rooma being vary large, ample room waa found for all.

Mi* Dunniston received her guests in the drawing room, and was aided in her duties as hostess by her Bisters, the Miasae Reynolds, Tea and Cuffee were served in the dining room, where the table looked extremely pretty, being decorated with green and old gold paper and autumn leaves, and glasses filled with yellow and brown chrysanthemums and tinted autumn leaves. Driving the afternoon songs were sung by Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Roberto, Miss Rachel Reynolds, and Mise Lily Roberts.

Amongst those present wore Mrs Reynolds, tbe Miß*eo Reynolds, Mrs W. E. Rsynolds, Mr 6 Richards, Mia ..Napier Bull, Mis and Him Oatten, ?irs Hosking, Mn Rattray, Mra 0. Rattray, Mrs and Miss Uiricb, Mra Rjbsvta, Mrs Sargood, Mrs Hood, Mrs and Miss Sband, Mr« Bridgeinan, Mrs and Miss Bathgate, Mrs Woodbouse, Miss Giikison. Mrs Thomas, Mra and Miss Robinson, Miss Gwen, Roberts, Mrs Hart, the Misses Rattray, Mrs Post leth wait e, &c.

Mrs Dsnnifston wore a handsome gown of black »ilk trimmed, with velvet and lace ; Mrs Reynolds, handsome black brocade, ' black and csrise bonnet ; MUb Bachel ll^y'nolds, green serge with zouave bodice trimmed with green velvet and jet, picture hat of green felt trimmed with floral chine ribbons; Miss D>.-nnisbon, a velveteen dress; Misa VWa E^ynolds, electric blue crepon trimmad with black satin ; Mra Savgood, a handsome blouse of green silk strapped with bands of black velvet over a black skirt, black bat trimmad with petunia- coloured shot chine ribbons; Mrs Melland, black crepon costnme with sleeveless bodice of blue silk and white lace, toque hat composed of pale blue and green velvet ; Mrs 0. Rattray, costume of blue brocaded cloth with black jacket, little bonnet trimmed with rosettes ot shot yellow ribbons; Mrs W. E Reynolds,, a tailor-made costume of checked cloth, grey straw hat trimmed with grey feathers and dark green velvet; Lady Stout, dark blue lu&tre costuma with, vest of bright red, and black bonnet ; Mrs Sinclair-Thomson, bine cloth costume with, sleeveless bodice of pompadoan cloth slushed with' blue silk, and bonnet to match ; Miss Sband; a blouse" of yellow floral chine silk over a black crepon aKirt, and black picture hat; Miss Bathgate, a brown tailor mada costume; Mrs Hood, pale grey skirt and jacket, and grey and pink bonnetr; Mra Thomas, handsome dress of blue and black crocodile cloth trimmed with, jet, and bonnet to match ; Miss G. Roberta, biown costume with vest o£ pink shot silk trimmed with bronze passementerie, and brown aud pink bat; Mrs Hart, a handsome, dress of rich. 'black crepon with folded bodice of black satin finished' with a yoke of chiffon, jetr '< bonnet with yellow flowers ; Miss Michaelia ' (Melbourne), green crepon dress with sleeveless bodice of white floral chine Bilk trimmed with dark green velvet, hat 'with blue and green; Mies P. Gibcon, black ekirt. with bodice oE blue and white chine silk," stylish black^cape, and black feather hafc ; .Miss Gertrude Rattray, blue Amazon cloth costume finished with capes edged with fun; Mrsßutterwoxtb, costume of green cloth, the bodice trimmed with thick cream lace and black silk edged with fur, bonnet of black and bright green ; Mrs Ouningham Smith, black crepon, the bodice trimmed with vest, and collar of embroidered jewel trimming, bonnet composed of the same jswet trimming and black ; the Misses Gathrie-Smith (visitors from Scotland), black ekirts with bodices of black and white China, silk ; Mrs Roberts, black costume with velvet bodice, with sleeves of handsome floral mirror velvet; ' Mrs Bowden, tailor-made costume of fawn-coloured- cloth with pink vest?, black and pink, bonnet; Mrs Jowitt, black crepon dress with sleeveless bodice of shot pink silk with jewel trimming, black piotare hat with white ostrich fe^liara ; Miss

Ulricb, black crepon cojrume with sleeveless bedice of green silk, black velvet hat with White feathers.

On Wednesday afternoon another largs i " Afc home " was given by Mrs George Deanisten at her residence in Alva street. Unlike the former day, unfortunately, the weather completely broke, and towards afternoon a heavy downpour of rain came on, ;and it became extremely cold. However, Inside the house all was warm and comfortable, and the large bright fires burniDg in every room made one forget the dreariness of outside for the time beicg. Nearly 100 . ladies were present, amongst whom wore the Misses Reynolds, Mrs J. R. Jones, Mrs Millar (Oamaru), Mra J. Cargill, Miss CarglH, Mrs Jeffcoat, Miss Rittray, Mrs Fulton, Mrs Robert Tarnbull (Linburn Btation), Mrs and Mias Webster, Mis Roberts, Miss Amy Roberts, Mrs A.dam, Mrs and Miss Stephenson, Mra Hi^gics*, Mrs Lindo Ferguson, Mrs 'Joachim, Mibs Wimperis, Mi«s Farquhar, the Miseco Williams, Miss Boiler, Mra and the Misses Gi aham, &c.

Tea and coffee were served in the dining room, where the table was tastefully decorated with yellow and green intermixed, and glasses of yellow and shaded cbrysshithe- ' mums and autumn leaves. In tho drawing , room several ladies contributed music, which waa much appreciated by the audience. ! Songß were sung by Mrs Roberts, Mrs Theomin, Miss Rachel Reynolds, Miss S. Graham, and Miss Buller, and piano aolos were played by Mrs Higglus and Mies Turton.

Mrs . Denniston wore black silk trimmed with velvet and lace ; Mies Reynolds, handsome dresß of black crepon, the bodice trimmed with blue silk and jet, black velvet hat trimmed with feathers ; Mrs Theomin, a very handsome dress of dark green clotb, the bodice trimmed with handsome striped Ceriee brocaded silk and guipure lace with sequins trimming; Mrs J. Oargill, tailor-made costume of tan-coloured cloth; Mrs Adam, a very handsome gown of brown and black crocodile crepon, the bodice made with yoke of brown and gold shot silk trimmed with velvet and fur, and bonnet to match; Mrs Robert Turnbull (Linburn), navy blue-cos-tume trimmed with string* -coloured guipure lace, aud vest of cream cbiffon ; Mrs Jeffcoat, handsome costume of green Bengaline olotb, the bodice finished with capes edged with bear fur and white laoe ; Miss Webster, a tailor-made skirt and jacket of tan-coloured clotb, with collar of dark brown velvet; Miss Frazer (Chris tchurcb), blue and black tweed dregs, the bodice made with yoke of blue silk edged with black Astrakan trimming ; Miss Rattray, green and gold orepon, sleeveless bodice of green- shot silk, straw hat with green flowers and black ribbons; Mrs Kettle, a costume of tancoloured skirt and jacket, aud small hat of tan felt; Mra Stephanson, black silk dress with very handsome black beaded velvet cape with fur, black fbral bonnet ; Mrs MacNeil, handsome black gown with beaded velvet cape; Miss MaoNeil, a dark costume, with smart toque bat of black with ostrich tips and white lace, and finished at one side with rosettes of bine silk; Mrs Higgins, tailor-made costume -of blue grey cloth with checked waistcoat, and small bonnet; Mrs Lindo Ferguson,. tan- coloured cloth skirt and jacket, and close-fitting felt hat to match ; Miss Buller, black skirt with blue and red flannel bodice ; Mrs Aufrere Fenwick, navy blue cloth skirt and jacket with waistcoat, and small blue felt hat to match ; Miss Amy Roberts, a black skirt with blue silk blouse bodice, and- black hat; Mias Williams, black, and black hat.

On Thursday evening Mrs Hart gave a large juvenile dance at her reoidence in Royal terrace. About 120 young people were present — friends of Mra Hart's two little girls,— and dancing was kept np till quite a late hour, the young- people thoroughly enjoying themselves. The large dining room made quite a spacious ball room, and a most recherche supper was served in the breakfast room, the drawing room being used as a reception room. The dance proved in every way most enjoyable and successful.

On Saturday eveniag Mrs Napier Bell gave a small and pleasant musical party at her lodgings in Dowling street. During the evening Miss Eleie Bell gave a performance) in dancing, delighting the guests with her many varied steps, and. mnaic was contributed by Miss Amy Roberts, Misa Lily Shand, Miss Lily. Roberts, and Miss. Vida Reynolds.

About) 30 guests were present, amongst whom were Mrs Robert Tumbull (Linburn); Mr George and Miss Roberts, MiBB .Gwen Robert?, Miss Lily Roberts, Miss Williams, Mic-s Bailer, Miss Shand', Mr Oheesaman, Mr Mitchell, the Misses Reynolds, Mr E. and Mlso. Gibson,, the Misses Bartlemau, Miss Batchelor, &o.

Mrs Robert Tutnbull (Linburn station), is at present paying a- visit to Mrs John: Roberts, Littlebourne. House. Mr Turnbull left; last week for Melbourne by the s.si Wakatipu.

Wins Moss-D.iviea (Auckland) ifl'at present in Dane-din, and is pacing a visit to her cousin, Mrs Finker.

Mi«ss Nunneley, the lady tennis champion of Wellington ; Mr Parker, the gentleman champion ; Mr Hooper (Auckland); and Mr Collins (Christchurch) have all gone to Sydney to play against some of the Australian champions. So far Miss Nunneley seems to have distinguished herself, but the match in Sydney is not yet completed.

The annual tennis ball has been arranged' to take place on Friday evening, the 22nd.

Weigel's Australian Journal of Fashion for May presents its usual number of illustrations, without however suggesting anything very original. The principal feature which strikes me — and stylish girls will do well to notice it — Is. the fact that an entirely new effect in hairdrcssing " has come to stay." It is the effect which readers of American illustrated magazines will have noted as worn by fashionable American women. In looking at these coiffures one comprehends why fashion journals are insisting- on the hats being worn well tilted foffward.