TABLE TALK,

Otago Witness, Issue 2556, 11 March 1903, Page 61

TABLE TALK,

- Monday afternoon. A large luncheon was given on Thursday by Mrs Finch. at her residence, ''Winidhead." '" Amongst those present were Mrs Finch, Mrs Batchelor, Mrs Baldwin, Mrs Bowden, Miss Menlove, Mrs JRussell, Mrs Ritchie, Miss Riddle, Mrs Leslie Reynolds, Miss Reynolds, Mr* Stephenson, Mrs S:se, Mrs Sinclair Thompson, and Miss Williams.

A novel and interesting entertainment, which took the form of a geographical tea party, was given on Thursday afternoon by Mrs Carew at her residence, Cumberland street, in honour of Miss Grosse, who left on Sunday by the Moeraki for Melbourne. All the guests wore badges to represent a town or country.

Mrs Sis© gave a very enjoyable "farewell" party to Dr Russell Ritchie at her residence, Queen street, on Friday evening. Euchre was played during the evening, and the first prize was a draw between Miss Vida Reynolds ond Miss Molly Sale. A dainty cupper was served in the morning room, and the table was prettily decorated with bowls of sweet peas. About 40 guests were present, amongst whom were Mrs Sise, Miss Maud Sise, the Messrs Sise, Mr and Mrs Baldwin, the Misses Allen, Butterworth, Chambers, Denniston, Kettle, Mills, Neill, Rattray, Reynolds, Roberta, Sale, Ulricli, Webster, Williams, Doctors Stanley Batchelor, ' Ritchie, and Williams, the Messrs Barron, Burke, Law, Lowry, MacLean, Neill, Ritchie, Stewart, Webster, .Williams, and Sievwright.

A very successful party was given by Mrs Lindo Ferguson at her residence, Park street, on Saturday in honour of Dr Russell Ritchie. About 40 guests were present, amongst whom were Dr and Mrs Lindo Ferguson, Miss Butterworth, Mrs Butterworth, Mr and Mrs Baldwin, Mr and Mrs 0. Kattray ,the Misses Boyd, De Lautour, Dennistpn, Ford, MacLftren. (Timaru).

Rattray, Roberts, Sale, Sise, Williams, Doctors Stanley Batchelor, Ritchie, Williams, Fitehett, the Messrs Barron Burke, Graham, Hunter, Ritchie, Roberts, Spears, Stewart, Ulrich, Webster.

Mrs and Miss Stead left by the express on Friday for Christchurch.

Mrs Adam and Miss MacKellar returned from their trip to Wanganui last week.

Mr Wright and Mrs Jack Wright left by the Moeraki on Sunday en route for England.

Dr Russell Ritchie also left by the same steamer on his way home to England.

Mr and Mrs Lintott returned to Sydney by th© Moeraki on Sunday.

Mrs Leslie Reynolds arrived from the north last week, and is the guest of Mrs W. H. Reynolds, Lees street.

Miss Sise left on Wednesday to spend a few weeks in Oamaru.

Mr Willie Stewart left by the Moeraki on Sunday to join the Orizaba, as he is going for a trip to England.

News has come from Italy of the engagement of Signor De Pozza to Miss Isabel Cargill, daughter of Mr E. B. Cargill, the "Cliffs." ■

Mrs Hathera Rolleston, Christchurch, is at present in town visiting her sister, Mrs Kay.

INVERCARGILL, March 9.

Last Wednesday the Old Girls' Association in connection with the Girls' High School had arranged a cycling picnic to Otatara. Unfortunately, the afternoon turned out so wet and stormy that all idea of the outing had to be abandoned. It is intended to have the picnic at an early date, or, should it fall on another unsuitable day, to have as an alternative a social gathering in .the afternoon in one of the hafis. Miss Edith Brown, M.A. , late assistant mistress of the Girls' High School, was presented with a handsome picture and a sil-ver-mounted tortoise shell card case, with monogram, from pupils of the class taught by her. A note accompanying the souvenir said the girls desired to express to Miss Brown their appreciation of the valuable instruction they had received from her, and their high esteem for her personal qualities. They begged her acceptance of the gifts to remind her of the pleasant relations that had always existed between her and them, and wished her a lengthy career of health, happiness, and prosperity. Mrs I. W. Raymond has returned from a short visit in Dunedin. . Miss MacGoun is at present staying with her relatives in Dunedin. Miss V. Wright, of Dunedin. is at present the guest of Mrs T. Oswin, Clyde street. The engagement is announced of Miss Amy Rowley, daughter of the late Mr E. Rowley, of Avondale, and Mr W. Handyside, manager of the Nightcaps Coal Company, Invercargill. . On Saturday evening the Misses Corbett and Stocker gave a very enjoyable boating picnic on the estuary, the weather conditions being perfect. The party left the wharf shortly after 5 p.m., being in the best of spirits for the occasion. The rowers plied their oars energetically, tnd scon reached Blasting's jetty, where a landing was effected. A suitable camping ground having been selected, the inevitable picnic baskets were brought Iforth, when the picknickers, who during the trip over had developed keen appetites, made short work of the good things provided. The rest of the time was spent in general merriment, and the party, thoroughly satisfied with the outing, returned home about ihalf-past eight. Those present included Mrs Cantrell, Misses Corbett (2), Stocker, fc.nd Moffett, Messrs Stanford, Tapley, Campbell, Black, Stocker, and Moffett.