TABLE TALK,

Otago Witness, Issue 2565, 13 May 1903, Page 61

TABLE TALK,

Monday, May 11. The Westminster Abbey Glee and Concert Company's three concerts, which fvere given in the Princess Theatre, •were much appreciated by all classes, and it was pleasant to see such wel'. -filled houses. The boys' voices, besides ebing clear and sweet, were excellently trained, as also were the men's. The concerts were quite a musical treat, and the audience showed its approval by de- . ananding a- return for almost every item upon the programme, and the numbers, whether humorous or pathetic, were in all cases feelingly rendered. Tile Ministering Children's League held its annual bazaar in the Victoria Hall on Friday last week. The attendance was very large in the afternoon, and also in the evening, when a number of young people acted the amusing comedietta, "Ici On Parle (Francais," in a very praiseworthy manner. The children had worked a numbei of useful and ornamental articles, beeides securing contributions of others from their friends. It was delightful to see so many interested in such a useful and charitable object, and the funds would be well supplemented, as I believe the sale realised over £130. Oa Friday evening Mrs J. M. Ritchie gave a very enjoyable juvenile dance at lier residence, ''Balvraid," in Pitt street, at which some "grown-ups" assisted, some of those present being Mrs Loughnan. Mr and Mrs Sinclair Thomson, the Misses Boyd, Butterworth, Denniston, Ford, Maude (Oamaru), Mills, TUttray, Reynolds, Kiddell (England), Sale, Sise, Ulrich, Webster, Williams, Dr Stanley Batchelor, Messrs Barron, Burke, Nancarrow. Sise, Stocker. Stevens, Webster, Claud Williams, L. Williams, etc. Mr Sonderhoff provided excellent music, and a recherche supper was served in one of the many rooms thrown open for the guests. Op Wednesday Mrs George M'Lean entertained some ladies at luncheon at her residence in Elder street. Amongst those present, besides Mrs and Miss M'Lean, ■were Mrs Batchelor, Mrs Driver, Mrs Graham, Mrs Macassey. Mrs Morris, Mr 9 Heyno'.ds, Mrs Ritchie, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Turnbull. Mrs Ulrich. Mrs Buckley (Redcastle) has 2ome to town for a few months during the .vinter, and is living in Constitution etreet. Mrs Charlie Richardson, who has lately ■been visiting in Dunedin, left last Thursday for Wellington, .vhere she .vill spend a few weeks before going to live in South •Africa. Mr and Mrs Frank Guthrie (Geelong) are «.t present spending a few days >vith Mrs W. H. Reynolds, in Lees street, before returning to their home in Australia next Sunday by the s.s. Moeraki. Mrs Loughnan is visiting Dunedin, and 5s the guest of Mrs Sinclair Thomson at iher residence, Heriot Row. Miss T. Fraser returned last week from Wellington, where she has been spending a few weeks with Lady Ward. Mrs George M'Lean went to Oamaru last Friday to pay a short visit to her daughter, •Mrs Jack Reid.

Miss Rachel Reynolds left last Thursday for Nelson by the e.s. Victoria. Miss Livingston (Wellington) is visiting Dunedin, and is stopping with Mrs John Roberts at Littlebourne. Miss Reeves (Christchurth) arrived on Reynolds at her residence. Lees street. Saturday, and is the guest of Mrs W. H. Mrs and Miss Mary Mackenzie have come to town for the winter, and are stopping at St. Clair. Miss Maud Sise, who has been spending a few weeks in Oamaru, returned to town last Wednesday. Mrs Gibson Turton went to Wellington to see her daughter, Miss Lily Turton, who sailed for England with Mrs Elgar last Friday. Mrs Turton intends visiting Hawera before returning to Dunedin. Mr P. C. Neill and the Misses Xeill returned from their trip to Wanganui last week. Mrs Edward Richardson (Christchnrch) is visiting Dunedin. and is the guest of Mrs Michie, in High street. Miss Constance Williams returned last Saturday from Oamaru, .vhere she has been visiting. Mrs John Stephenson returned from Invercargill last week.

Mr and Mrs Hallenstein returned last week from England by the s.s. Victoria. Mr and Mrs De Beer were aUo passengers by the same boat. Mrs Mac Master (Oamaru) is at present in town for a short visit. Mr and Mrs Watson Shemutn have also been visiting Dunedin. INVERCAEGILL, May 11. Last Tuesday evening a most successful harvest dance was held in Ashley's Ha.l. The dance was arranged by a committee of voting people, and chaperoned by Mesdames Wyinks and Mofl'ett. Some of those present were Mrs Wyinks. the Misses Wyinks. Mr and Mrs T. D. A. Moffett, Miss Moffett, Miss Harvey, Miss Fitzgerald, Misses Corbett, Miss tStocker. Miss Macgoun, Miss Hay, Miss Kirkcaldy, Miss Gambling, Miss Spence, Miss Ayton, Miss Basstian, Miss Robinson, Miss Berndtson, Miss Sharp, Messrs T. Watson, F. Mat heson, G. Black, Tapley. Wright, M'Leod, Tucker. Broad, Christophers. Barnes. Raymond, Totton. Campbell, Morton, Oliver, Macgoun, Moffett (2), etc., etc. Amongst the dresses worn I noticed Mrs Wyinks in a cerise costume trimmed with black lace and jet ; Mrs Tom Moffett. white satin with pearl passementerie ; Miss Fitzgerald, blue silk, with rose-co'.oured silk ; Miss Sharp. *hite costume, green silk ribbon ; Miss Wyinks, pale blue frock trimmed with passementerie and yellow sash ; Miss Hay, rose pink silk with lace and flowers ; Miss Ayton, bright coral pink silk . black veh-et bow, etc. ; Miss Stocker. white silk frock trimmed with lace ; Miss Spence, pretty flowered muslin, with black velvet ; Miss Basstian, heliotrope silk trimmed with Tuscan-coloured lace : Mis? Moffett, pale blue silk trimmed with real lace, underskirt rose pink, with chiffon lace frills. Mrs G. E. Tucker entertained a few friends to afternoon tea last Thursday. On Thursday Miss Hay, Gala street, gave

a most enjoyable evening. The fir?t part of evening progressive euchre .vas jilayed Miss Daisy Sharp winning the ladies" first prize and* Mr Svd. Berndtson tha gentleman's. The booby ])rizes fell to Miss Corbett and Mr L. Broad. After supper the card tables were put away, and dancing and ■music were indulged in. On Saturday evening the Westminster Abbey Glee and Concert Company gave a most successful concert in the Zealandia Hall. Since losing our theatre there has been quite a dearth of public entertainment. No doubt that, as well as the exnellencv of the programme, will account for the lartre and enthusiastic audience. Among those present I noticed Mr and Mrs Wavmouth. Dr and Mrs Hog*. Mrs Can- j trell. Mrs Stretlell. Mrs and the Misses j Tucker, Mi?s Rrodriek. Miss Thomson, Miss ! Harvey, thp Misses .Stock. Miss M'l'cdonald, Mrs and Miss Rawson. Mr and Mrs Pilcher, Mr and /Irs E. Russell, etc.. etc. Miss Ewart has returned from a short trip to Dunedin. Mrs Cook is at present visiting in Dunedin. Visitors durini tb.p week: Su- Joseph Ward, accompanied by Mr A. L. D. Eraser, M.H.R.