TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2273, 23 September 1897, Page 43

TABLE TALK.

Monday Aftebnoon.

On Monday evening the members of the Kahanga Club held their last meeting of the season. The evening, which was a " guest night," was held at "Mount Lodge, 4 ' the residence of Mrs James Mills, and the Misses Lily and Ethel MacLaren were joint chairwomen for the evening. A good number of members were present and a large number of visitors. Altogether there must have been somewhat over 100 ladies, but the drawing room being very large there was more than ample room for the different performances. Tbe opening item was an excellent reading by Miss Rattray, after which came several musical items. Mrs Rose sang a song in her usual sympathetic and charming manner, and a most enjoyable and highly-appreciated

duet followed, the singers being Mrs Mills aad Miss Ethel MacLaren, Mrs Mills having kindly undertaken the part which was to hava been taken by Miss Mills, who was unfortunately indisposed acd unable to be present. Later on Mrs Mills sang a solo, for which she was recalled, and gave another of her charming songe, Mrs Rose playing the accompaniment each time. Mrs Hosking gave an exceedingly good reading — a Bhort and amusing story taken from Temple B*r, and a Scotch reel was danced with great effect by Miss MacLaren, Miss Efchel MacLareu, Miss Lucy R*ttray, and Miss Molly Sale. E*ch lady wore a short serge skirt and striped shirt, tartan sasb, and Glengarry cap. Tbe different figures and steps were gone through capitally, and the audience, not content with tbe first performance, insisted on a recall, which after a short respite was responded to. The last item was a fitting one for the closing of the last eveniog.in thatit was one of the best and most effective perfi rmances which have been given. Tbe parts were taken by Mrs Melland and Miss Turton, who represented two young ladies of the time of the beginning of Queen Victoria'o reign. Their dresses were admirably got up, and the bair-dreEsipg,.lor>g corkscrew curls, hat, &<.\, were inimitable. Their conversation and movements were also suited to the time cf representation, and altogether the item was most attractive and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Miss Gilkison, in the name of the other presidents and herself, thanked all the ladies who bad so kindly given tbe'.r houses for tbe club's meetings, and announced that the meetiogs had concluded for this year, and thu3 terminates a very pleasant season.

Amongst those present were Mrs Mills, Mrs Ritchie, tha Misses MacLaren, Mrs Rose, Mrs and Miss Joacbim, Mrs and Miss Boyd,

Mrs Og.ston, tba Misses B+tbgat^, Mrs Woodhouse, the Misses Millar, Mrs 0. Rattray. Mra George Morris and the Misses Morris, Mis* Ruby Neill, the Miwes Webster, M' ss MsUar (O Amaru), Mrs S*le, Miss D-euniston, the Misses Itattray. Mrs C. Turnbull, v Mrs .Hos-kirg, Miss EUggitt, Mi3B Williams, M»»s Tnomson. (Invercargill), Mrs Melisnd, &o.

Oa Wednesday evening Mrs J. T. Wright gave a larg6 masical " At home " at her residence, " Bishopscourr." The large drawing room was converted into a mue'o room, besides which a smoking and card room for the men and several other rooms were thrown open for the use of the guests. Although about 200 were present there was no crowding whatever, the numbers being so well dispersed about the spacious hall and various rooms. The musical contributors were Mrs Theomio, Mrs EiTdUy R&ynoldp, Miss Wright, Mr Phil Wright, Mhs Florence Mill?, Mrs Percy Brown, Miss Ethel Neill, Miss Gwen Robert?, Mr Hunter, and Mr Finch, and the performances of all contributed materially to the enjoyment of the eveDiog. The hall and rooms were beautifully decorated with choice pot plants and quantities of spring flowers — daffodils, violets, jonquils, primroses, &c , abounded everywhere. Sapper was served in the dining room, where the long table was artistically arranged with yellow. The draperies were of ysllow silk and the flowers were jellow; and a special feature was the lighting of the table by nearly 20 wax candles, the lights of which were softened by yellow shades.

Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Wright, the Misses Wright, Mr Phil Wright, Mr and Mrs Oliver, Mr and Mrs Greenwood, Mr and Mrs Theomin, Mr and Mrs E. Reynolds, Mr and Mrs W. Reynolds, Mr and Mrs Hosking, Dr and Mrs OgstoD, Dr and Mrs Davie3, Mr and Mrs Michie, Dr and Mrs Colquhoun, Mr and Mrs Boyd, Mr and Mrs Valentine, the Missss Bathgate, the Misses Neill, Miss Williams, Miss Sband, Miss Joachim, the Misses Gilkison, Miss Driver, Miss Florence Millp, the Misses Batchelor, Miss Robinson, the Misses Gibson, Miss Ttattray. Miss Ulricn. Miss Ethel Haggitt,

Miss Agg>9 Roberts, Mr and Mrs Hoaking, Archdeacon and Mrs Robinson, Mr Brydone, Mr Onmpbell, Mr Tapley, Mr Macassey and Miss M*Cftßßßy, Mr and Mrs Spencer Brent, Misa Brent, Mr N. Sievwright, Mr Fisber, Mr Hunter, Mr W. Moore, Mr Oldham, Mr Sargeant, Mr Cbamberlain, &c.

Mrs Wright wore a handsome black satin dress, the bodies richly trimmed with net thickly studded with small gold seqnins ; Miss Wright, a black satin skirt and dainty bodice of white satin, trimmed with a deep fs.ll of lace falling over shoulder epaulets of satin, and finished -with a roll of pale blue velvet; her eister wore a charming frock of white muslin trimmed with lace insertion and satin ribbon?, finished with long slo&ves o£ white ruched chiffon; Mr 3 Sinclair-Thomson, vs-ry handsome dress of palest pink satin,* richly brocaded with large sprays of flowers of a darker shade of pink, the bodice draped with white lace and embroidered chiffon ; Mrs Oliver, the palest shade of grsen satin brocaded with large bunches of flowers in gold and brown tints, the bodice richly trimmed with laca ; Mrs Fincb, pink satin dreos, tbe bodice ricbly trimmed with coloured passementerie ; Mis Hocking, chaimirg gown of white satin covered with tbe palest silver grey crepoa with white design embroidered on i l.he crepou, bcdice and sleeves of white chiffon ; Miss Ulrich, smart dress of buttercup corded silk; Mrs W. Reynold*, dress of blae silk and chiffon finished with satin ribbons ; Mrs Michie, handsome dress of^ yellow satin, both skirt and bodice trimmed with lace, the bodice finished with j accordcon-pleated white chiffon ; Miss i Batchelcr, heliotrope brocade, the bodice ! made with little ziuave trimmed with coloured passementerie and draped lace ; M'ss Ethel Batchelor, white satin, the bodica

trimmed with a deep frill of lace fa&tened with pearl ornaments, and finished with folded belt and large saßh edged with lace ; Miss Boyd, dress of sea-foam green-striped gjuize, the bodice trimmed with dr*ped lace and darker green velvet ; Mrs Theomin, handsome black satin, the sleevelets bodice composed of pale green floral chine silk and lace, and shoulder frills of black lace embroidered with white over white eatin ; Mrs Hart, black Batin skirt and bodice of blue silk covered with black and gold applique embroidery; Mrs Melland, bright red satin and black dress ; Mra Butterworth wore black Batin, the bodies made with long sletve3 of ruched blue chifEju, finished with puffs and revers of bluo eatin ; Miss Aggie Roberts, pale blue satin dress, the bodice draped with white lace and finished with pink flowers ; Mrs George Morris (Napier), white satin, the bodies draped with laca and pearl trimming; Miss Morris, stylish pink silk dress trimmed with frilla edged with narrow bands of black velvet; Miss Ella Moiris, handsome drets of white brocade, the bodice trimmed with draped lace ; Miss Florence Mille, a blue and cream striped silk skirt, bcdice and sleeves of cream chiffon over blue silk ; Miso Webster, pale blue satin dress trimmed with pasßementerie and bunches of pink roses ; Miss C. Neill, charming dress of pink satin, the bodice made with corsage of jewel pasßementerie ; Miss Rita Neill, white elriped satin dress trimmed with lace and pearl passementerie ; Mi3s Nina G.bson, rich white satin dress, the bodice draped with chiffon and the sleeves fioished with bunches of lilies of the valley ; Mrs Grierson, black satin, the low bodice trimmed with satin frills edged with gold chiffon quillings ; Mrs Valentine, dress of pale green satin and plush of dark green with lace drapinge ; Miss Williams, a pink silk dress, the bodice composed of frills edged with black velvet bands ; Mrs Dowling, a handsome dress of pale green satin, the bodice trimmed with white lace and steel passementerie fringe and trimming; Miss B. Farquhar, white floral silk, the design being purpla flower?, the bodice trimmed with

white satin and chiffon and bnnohes of vioUU ; Miss R%ttray, yellow satin dress, th« bodice made with corsage of jewelled trimming and lac*; Mr* Woodhouse, pale seafoftm green brocade, the bodice draped with lace and finished with pearl passementerie ; Miss MacLaren, black velvet, the bodioa draped with white lace; MJm Ethel MacLareD, dress of heliotrope crepoD, with bolero and belt of black satin edged with passementerie.

'On Thursday afternoon Mrs and Miss Ulrich gave a large " At homo " at th«ir residence in Duke street, as a farewell to Miss Roys«. Nearly 100 ladies were present some time during the afternoon, and a very pleasant time was spent either listening to delightful music or converting with friends in another room. Mrs Rose delighted the audience with her charming rendering of Longftl'ow's •' Rainy D»y," Mrs Logan sang a delightful little French song, and Mra Theomin an Italian soeg ; Mis* Milly Gcaham, who possesses a rich contralto, sang Tosti's " Goodbye," and songs were also contributed by Mrs Percy Brown, Mis* Danlop, and Miss Florence M'Lean. Miss* Royse played one of ber brilliant pieces, besides several accompaniment?, and Mrs B. Graham also played a piano eo!o. Amongst the many ladies present were Mrs and Miss Ulrich, Mrs and the Misses R'jyso, Mrs sod the Misecs Webster. Mrs A. W. Morris", the Misses Morris, Mrs and Misa Birtletnan, Mrs Boyd, Mrs J R. Jobp.p. Mrs Finch, Mm FiDker, Mis nnrl Mica Daisy Fitcbett, Miss Neil], Mrs Michio, M$9S Batchelor, Mra Graham, Mra R.-S"?, Alw. A. Robert*, Mrs R. Neill, i/irs M'LeAo. Mrs Oliver, Mrs Tb^'-rain, Miss R&ttray, Miss i B-itbgate, Mr* Sals, Mrs Ogstou, Mis* j MacaßSfc.y, tbe Musses (ilikison., Mies Mac-

Laren, Miss Bobioßon, Mrs and the MisaesSband, Mrs E. Graham, the Misses Fmrquhar, Miss Hodgkins, &o.

Mrs Ulrlch wore black; Miss Ulricb, arelveteen ckirt and pink cambric shirt with lace collar ; Miss Webster, black serge skirt and coat with collar lined with lightcoloured brocade opening over a laca vest ; Miss S. Webster, smarc tailor-made costume of electric blue cloth ; Miss G. Webster, & blue velvet blouse over a black skirt, and black velvet picture hat with feathers relieved with white ribbons ; Mr 3 George Morris (Napier), .a stylish costume of brown cloth, both skirt and bodice trimmed with bands of cream satin mounted on brown velvet, the satin being braided with gold braid, toque of heliotrope straw trimmed with brown velvet and violets; Miss Royse, a black figured silk skirt and charming bodice of heliotropestriped chine ei!k, finished with jabots of cream lace, and smart toque of green straw trimmed with loops of green ribbon, exquisite roses, and rose foliage; Miss K*te Royee, a brown cloth tailor-made skirt and bociice, and pretty toque with blue and gold crown trimmed with green velvet and upright ioops of pale blue ribbons ; Miss Morris, brown dress with velvet trimmings, hat of burnt straw trimmed with bluestriped chine ribbons and natural tinted feathers ; Mrs Tbeomin, handsome dark green dreap, with bodice of floral chine silk elaborately trimmed with sequin trimmings and yoke of claret- coloured velvet, green velvet toque with white wings ; Mra Hart, green and black basket cloth trimmed with velvet and passementerie, stylish toque of green and blue ; Mrs A. W. Morris, handsome dress of purple and black basket cloth, the bodice profusely trimmed with jet and violet velvet ; Miss Aggie Roberts, tancoloured cloth tailor-made skirt and jacket braided with braid of a darker shade, black velvet picture hat with feathers and chine ribbons ; Mies Danlop, a dark green dress with velvet zouave trimmed with passementerie opening over a vest of cream lace, velvet picture bat with feathers; Mrs Boyd, a brown

oloth tailor-made costume, and brown bonnet with violets ; Mrs Ogston, grey tweed skirt and coah, pnrple bonnet with violet velvet atriogs ; Mrs Valentine, dark blua serge, sealskin j*ck«t, and floral toque ; Miss Shand, grey tweed skirt and jacket opening over a vest atyellow brocade, Tuscan straw hat trimmed with black lace and pretty roses ; Miw Lily Sband, giey checked tweed dress with vest of striped chine Bilk ; Miss Gwen Roberta, black Barge costume, black bat trimmed, with velvet and yellow flowere, finished with loops of cream lace.

On Thursday evening Miss Florence M'Lo&n gave a pleasant little euchra party at her residence in Royal Terrace, which terminated with a few songs. At the conclusion of the oucbre games the first priz«s were awarded to the successful competitors, Miss M»y Rums&y and Mr R'.chardson, and the " booby " prizes to Miss Macassey and Mr Chettle, they having won the fewest number of gam »«.

Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs M'Lean, Miss Florence M'LeaD, Mr P. and Misa Macassey, Miss Ruby Neill, Mis» Robinson, Mr KVith and the Miaseo Ramsay, Mr Ayrcs, Miss Moodie, Mr D. M'L«an," Miss Bessie M'Lean, Mr Richardson, Mr Chettle, MiBS Kempthornc, Sec.

On Thursday evening Mr 38. 0. Haggitt gave a very large juvenile dance at her residence, "Wjchwood." Nearly 200 young people were present and a few of their elder*, all of whom spent a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The young gaests soon found their way to the spacious ballroom adjnirdng the house, where Mr Yates was iv readings and an excellent floor awaited thßm. Dancing was kept up with great spirit till after midnight. Sapper was served in the dining room, where spring flowers were artistically arranged in bowls and tall glasses, giving forth a delightful fragrance, besides looking most artistic.

AruoDgat those present were Mr and Mrs B. O. Haggitt, Miss Haggitt, the Messrs Hapgicfe, the Misses Sybil and Margaret Kaggitt, Mr aud Mrs Gallaway, Mrs and Miss Williams, Miss F. and Miss Nina Gibsan, Mis* 6. Webster, Misa Ethel Haggitt, tbe Mepsrs H*ggitt,' Mrs George Morris, Miss Klla Morris, Mr O. Morris, Mins Q. Roberts, Mies Flcrsnce Mill?, Mlhb O'O»ll»ghan. Mr E. Macassey, Miss lia^j Farqubar, Miss Joachim, Mi«s Marjory Turton, Mr J. Robert*, Mr Oldham, Miss Lucy Rattray, Miss B*tbgate, Mr Cameron. Mis« Nankarrow (Greymoutb), Miss Olive Kettle, Mr Reid, Miss Amy Oatway, the Misses Hialop. Miss £. Moodie, Mr H. Valentine, Mr Dick Neill, the Misses Sale, the Misses Sband,, Mr Walter Sband, the Mi&seß JacksoD, Miss Glidya Hockeo, Mr Gr. Graham, Mis* O Graham, Sec.

On Friday afternoon the Misses Rattray gave a pleasant little afternoon tea at their residence. "Cra.igb.all." About 40 tadiea wer« .present aom* time during the afternoon, cbe greater number being girls, although a few married ladies were to be seen amongsti them. The guest* were received in tbe drawing room, where there was also a little music, and tea and coffee were daintly served ia the dinirg room, where spring floweis ! fori'ieu the tasteful tabla decorations.

Atuo&gst thoso 'present were Mrs Rattray, Mis» R%ttraj\ MiBB iLcrca Rattray, Mrs 0. Rattray, tha M;*ses NsdJJ, Mm S. Wabster, Miss Olive Tarawa, Miss Grabdtui, Mm Porcy Brown, the Misses Shand, Mis* Farquh^r, Mrs O.si-on. Mra Stock, Miss Miilar, Mia Rab/ Neill, Miss Mills, the Misses Mdiria, Mrs Bridgnaw}, Sec.

Oil TMday evening Miss Ethel Naill g»7fj a ptensant; little rjusical pswty as » farfcwe).! t'.» Miss Royae at her residence in MalvilJift attest. About 30 gu«*ca were prcft^^t, and aftsr sore? enjoyable music sapper wan surcred in the dining room, sued tha party concluded wi s h m few rtancM, a room having: betn clsared for tc-e parp^sp, Amocgst thost; pr*»erJ, were Hi'ft^d Ms W. O. Neill, Mlfex Neill, the Misses Rorf=e, Miss Wi'Jl-*m», Miss Aggie Roberts, Miss Ruby Neill, Mi*& Mills, the Misses (iilktsoD, tbe Misnea Neill, Mies H*g£itr, Mien Boyd. tbs Miitses Driver, Me W. Moore, Mr S. Sicrwright, Mr Tapley, Mr )Sargeanr, Mr Ayrae, Mr Fisher, Sec.

I learn from Melbourne tbat Mrty Greorge , Wise gave a very, successful "At horn« " o« Saturday, 21st August, at " Woodslee," Balaclava (the residence of Mrs Fred Jolley, who had kindly sanctioned the use of her rooms for the afternoon). About 200 of her friends were pres-ent. Tbe three reception' rooms were tastefully and effectively decorated with pot plant?, narcissi, violets, boronia, and daffodils. Refreshments were daintily served in tbe large dining room. Mrs Wise, who received her guests in tbe entrance hall, looked very charming in a handsome black brocade gown, pal a green and black silk bodice, dainty French toque to match. Mrs Jolley wore a black satin skirt and pratty rainbow silk blouse. An excellent musical programme was arranged by Mra Jolley, and given in her beautiful music room.

Owing to showery weather, the Ofcsgo Ladies' Golf Club's monthly medal competition was postponed to Tuesday, 14th inst., when the players were rewarded with beautiful weather. The handicap limit has been considerably increased, and members of the club classed according to their play, small trophies of balls being given for the best round in the second and third divisions. The result of Tueaday's game was as follows :—: — Mrs Ogston 98—4 equals 94, Mrs A. Todd 108— S equals 100, while Mrs Butterworth won tbe ball trophy in the second division.