TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2654, 25 January 1905, Page 65

TABLE TALK.

Monday, January 23.

On Monday evening Mr and' Mrs James Mills entertained Mr and Mrs Jack Fisken, from Melbourne, to dinner at their residence, ''Mount Lodge." On Tuesday Mrs Batohelor gave a. large ladies' lunoh-eon party at her residence in George street. On, Tuesday evening Mrs W. Sargood gave * progressive bridge party at he rresidence, Bishop's Court. Games were played at four ■tables during the evening, and at the conclusion prizes were awarded for the winners of .the greatest number of games, and 1 also to the winners of the fewest games. Miss Macassey, the lady who scored the most games throughout the evening's play, was the recipient of a bandsom© silver-mounted purse, and Miss Ulrich received a, dainty little gold heart pendant as prize, for winning the Bmallest number of games. Mr R. Ulrich elso received a-silver-mounted walking-stick a3 a boobjf prize. At the conclusion of the fcridge-playing supper was partaken of in the 'dining room, the table being- prettily decorated .with glasses *of different-hued sweet peas. AmongSt the players were Mr and Mrs W. Sargood, Mr Percy Sacgood, the Messrs Ewen, " iMHss Roberts, the Misses Ukich, Miss Macassey, Mas Sise, Miss Maud Sise, Mr R. 'TTirich, iMr George Ritchie, Mr Ji. Sise, Mr atackewan, Dr Ulrich (Wellington), etc. On Tuesday evening Mrs W. H. Reynolds gave an "At home" at Her residence, "Willow Bank," when about 60 were present. Several rooms were thrown open, in which different Sands of entertainment were to be found, and a delightful evening was spent. In the drawing room there was music, the items alternating with a most attractive gramaphone performance, in which records of Melba and many up-to-date singers were produced. In

j another room there was "bridge," whilst the billiard room proved most attractive. Supper was served in th-e dining room the table being artistically arranged with many glasses ot bright- red carnations and grasses. Among those present, besides Mrs and the Misses Reynolds, were Mrs and Miss Batchclor, Mr and Mrs Beswick (Christchurch), Mits Boyd, Mr Bridgeman, Captain Campbell, Miss Clark (Melbourne), Mr Russell Clarke, Mr and Mrs Denniston, Miss Denniston, Mrs Denniston (Christohurch), Mt Fenwick, Miss Gilkison, Miss James (England), Major and Mrs Johnstone, Mr Mills, Miss Rita USTeill, Mr Balfour Neill, Mr and Mrs Pontefex, Mr Phil Parker, Mr and Mrs Eardley Reynolds, 'Air and Mrs W. Reynolds, Mr and Mrs Ritcliio. Mr an6s Mrs Thomas, Mrs J. Wright, Mr and Miss Wright, Mr and Mrs Woodhouse. etc. Misri Reynolds wore a handsome dress of yellow taffeta silk, the bodice trimmed with lace, a.nd a touch of black velvet ; Miss Vid-i Reynolds, a dress of string-coloured net over blue, finished with lace and narrow black velvet trimmings; Mrs Beswick, black, the bodice handsomely trimmed with jet ; Mrs Ritchie's dress was black, with bands of lace insertion trimming made over white silk ; Miss James, a smart costume of pink taffeta silk, with full gathered skirt trimmed with narrow ruches, short full bodice finished with deep bertha of black lace ; Miss Clarke (Melbourne), accordion-pleated dress of cream-coloured chiffon, with skirt yoke of guipure lace, bodice of chiffon finished with the same lace; Mrs Eardley /Reynolds, black, the bodice trimmed with pink; Miss Denniston. cream-coloured v accordion-pleated' dress ; Mrs Batchelor, black, with white on the bodice; Mrs Pontifex, white satin dress, with lace and bright red flowers on the bodice; Mrs J. Wright, black dress with lace; Miss Rita. Neill, bright blue silk, with lace and silver trimmin^ on the bodice.

On Thursday, Mrs Sise entertained some is dies to luncheon at her residence in Queen street.

Lady Onslow and tarty passed through Dunedin last week. The party arrived' from Queenstown on Wednesday evening, and left again on Thursday morning for Mount Cook.

Mr Justice Williams and Mrs Williams returned from their trip to Otago Central on Tuesday last. k

Mr Justice Denniston is spending a fewdays in Dunedm, and staying with Mrs Woodlicuse. Mr J. T. Wiight r.nd Miss Wright, who have wintered in Melbourne and Hobart, arrived in Dunedir-i last week, and are staying at Wain's Hotel.

. Mr and Mrs Robert Turnbull returned on Friday evening frjin Wanaka station, where they have spent the holiday season, and are at present guests of Mr Justice and Mrs Williams.

Mrs Robarts, wife of Lieutenant Robarts, of H.M.S. Phoebe, has been staying for a little at Port Chalmers whilst the Phoebe has been stationed there.

Miss Clarke and her brother, Mr Russell Clarke, of Melbourne, arrived on Tuesday evening from the Lakes, and proceeded north 01 -Thursday, to join their mother Janet Lady Clarke.

Mr and Mrs Hunter Macandrew and their children returned to Christchurch on Saturday.

Mrs Blomfield is staying for a little with her mother, Mrs Sinclair, at Moeraki.

The- Right Rev. Bishop Clarke (Melbourne) returned from his trip to the Lakes last week, and was the guest of the Primate, Bishop Nevill, at Bishopsgrove, until his departure for Melbourne on Sunday.

Mrs Hosting and her children returned from Wellington last week.

Mrs Stilling has returned from Puketeraki.

Professor and Mrs Sale left last week for Auckland, where Professor Sale attends the meetings of the University Senate, which is this year held in Auckland^

Mr and Mrs Beswick and their little girl returned to Chiistchurch by Friday's steamer.

Miss Mills accompanied her sister, Mrs Beswick, to Christchurch.

Miss Tolmie and Miss Sybil Haggitt, who have spent the winter months in the warmer climes of Australia, returned to New Zealand, via the Bluff, and are visiting Mrs Hugh Tolmie, at Waipahi, en route for Dunedin.

Mrs and Miss Theomin, after an absence of nearly three years, returned last week to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Theomin are living in Mr Hart's iiouse iv Royal Terrace during IL 1 and Mrs Hart's absence in Europe.

Miss Wabster. who has been visiting her sister. Mrs Chaffey, in Canterbtiry for some tncnths, has rnurned Miss G eorgie Webster iT now spending a little time with Mrs ChafTey.

Mrs Fitzclarence Roberts left on Tuesday for "Wellington to meet her daughter, Mrs Collins, who has come over to spend a little time in New Zealand. Mrs Roberts and Mrs Collins are at present visiting Wanganui, and proceed south shortly.

INVERCABG-ILL, January 23. On Friday Mrs Morris invited a few friends to lvuich at her residence, Gladstone.

Mrs Martin (Christchurch), is the guest of '^eb Watson. Forth street. Miss Corbett returned from Dunedin on Monday last.

Mrs and Miss Calleuder have retorned froro Stewart Island.

1 Miss Fielding left on visit to Queenstown last week. Miss K. Thornhill (Christohurch) is staying , -with Mrs Cuthbertson. Miss Gilmotir is visiting friends in Dunedm just now. On Wednesday Mrs Martin and Miss M'Gilvray returned from Queenstown. ! Mr and Mrs Handyside returned last week from their visit to the Lakes. CHRISTCHURCH, January 20. A very enjoyable evening party was given by Mrs Meredith Kaye t her house, Armagh , street, last week. Music and games made i the time pass very pleasantly, and- a. delicious I supper was served in the dining room, the table being gay with summer blos&oms. Mrs A. E. G-. Rhodes gave a. small dinner party on Tuesday evening at Te Koraha for Janet Lady Clarke, who, with her daughter, Miss Ivy Clarke, has come over from MclJjourne in order to escape the hot weather. They stayed at Warner's for a few days, and then left for the Hermitage. Mount Cook. Later on they will visit Auckland and Rotorua. A very pleasant bridge party was given by Mrs G. Gould at Avonbank on Saturday evening, when among her guests were Mrs P. Campbell, Mrs Pitman, Mrs Woodroffe. Mrs Beswick, Mrs T. O. Cowlishaw, and the Misses Lee and Murray-Aynsley. Mies Pember's many friends will be delighted to hear of her recovery from her recent serious illness. She intends to return to England, via Australia, by the- China about April. Mr and Mrs G. G. Stead and Mr G. Palmer returned last week from a very pleasant trip to Aiickland and Rotorua. Miss Stead, who was also of the party, remained- behind in Wellington, where she is paying a round of visits. Mr and Mrs Robert Heaton Rhodes, of Bluecliffs station, have started on a pleasure trip to England, intending to be away about a year. Among the passengers ' for England by the Ruapehu were Mr and Mrs Malet and Mrs Bond. They went to Wellington on Monday, and there was quite a large gathering of friends at the railway station to say good-bye. Mrs and the Misses Molineaux have gone io Governor's Bay for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Ranald Macdonald have returned to town. l The numerous friends of Mr Alfred Saun>ders. sen., will be delighted to hear of his splendid recovery from a most serious operation, which, in sprte of his 80 or more years, has proved a. complete success. Mrs Satchel], Nelson, 13 at present staying with the Misses Withers ■ on Papanui road. I hear that Mrs Tabaa-t, Opawa, has taken a house on the Papanui road._ Miss Cameron, Methven, is staying with the Misses Murray-Aynsle3\ Miss T.odhunter is the guest of Mr and Mrs W. Montgomerie at Little River. Miss Partridge, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs Buchanan ab Littla River.' Miss V. Campbell has returned from paying visits in the North Island. Mn\ A. Ferguson has gone to Lake Coleridge to visit M,rs Murchison. Among the latest returned visitors to be welcomed back by their many friends are Dr and Mrs Thacker, who have been travelling on the 'Continent and in the United States for a year. They are quite enthusiastic about their trip, which included a visit to the St. Louis Exhibition, and was most interesting in every way. * Engagements seem to be in -the air just now. 'lnis week I have to announce that of Miss Clara Sanders to Mr Hackett, of Auckland. Dr and Mrs Perry, who have been on a motoring trip during the holidays, and have been the guests of Mr and. Mrs George Rhodes, at Meadowbank, have gone on to Wellington. Mrs Williamson, of Hawke's Bay, is staying with her mother, Mrs Elworthy. Miss Elworthy is istill travelling in India, the sights of which country she is finding very ingThe Junior 'Scholarship lists are just out, and I not© that the Dunedin. Boys' High School leads with no fewer -than six scholarships to its credit. A splendid achievement this, and one that merits heartiest congratulations. It has) been definitely decided to hold the proposed International Exhibition in Christchurch within the next two years. A largeivattended meeting, helding on Wednesday, iesulted in the formation of a, large and influential eonimiijtee, so that things are already in train. It seems likely that the site will be that of a former exhibition held in Hagley Park, on the Lincoln road, although quite a large number of people seem to think that the neighbourhood of Victoria, Lake, in the North Park, -would be a decidedly attractive feature. On the other hand, the trams would not be accessible, and as the 'South Park is on the tram line, it will probably please the majority of sightseers. Mr and Mrs Beswick, who have been visitin* Duneflin, are back in town. ° We are looking forward with great interest to the arrival of hdsl Excellency Lord Plunket and suite/ within the 'next 10 days. Lovers of bowling found the tournament very interesting last week; from all accounts it appears -to have been even more successful than former ones, and that, too, in spite -of the intense heat on several days. Mr Struthers, assisted by Mrs Struthers, entertained the visiting playei-s at his residence on Papanui road during the week. The finals were played 1 off on Friday—Ladies' Day,— when Mr Maddison, the president of the association, entertained a large number of visitors at the Bowling Green. _ Unfortunately, the boisterous wind and: persistent dust prevented quite a number from being present, but those who did venture out sp-ent a very pleasaovfc hour in eating ice-creams and listening to) the band. WELLINGTON, January 21. Last week I told' you that the holidavmakers were returning to town, but the sudden speH of fine weather seems to have encouraged others to trip away, and, socially, Wellington is at its dullest. Last Wednesday the Kelburne Tea. Kiosk, a. picturesque and charming building, was opened by his worship thq ifazpt. The «ite on which the kiosk ie

built is at the upper terminus of the tramway, and command a magnificent view, and can be ' reached from the towrt in a few minutes. Needless to say, it will be largely patronised. Visitors to Wellington will find the kiosk a very attractive spot. Whilst refreshing one's self with a delicious cup of tea one can enjoy the perfect view obtainable from the spacious verandah. On Wednesday, at the invitatiou of the directors of the Kelburne tramway, a number of citizens were present at the opening ceremony. The daintiest of teas wag arranged at small tables in the large tea room, and Speeches were made by the Mayor (MiMartin Kennedy) and the Hon. C. H. Mills. Others present were — Mrs Rhodes, Mrs C. H. Mftls* M?s Tuckey, Mr and Miss Godler Colonel Pitt, Mr Fraser, M.H.R., Mr and Mrs G. H. B. Wilson, and Mr and Mrs Wright. Two very popular residents of WellingtonCaptain and Mrs Kennedy— received the congratulations of their many friends on Wednesday of last week, the occasion being their I golden wedding, they having been married in January, 1855. at St. Peter's Chtirch, Wellington. Mr W. Kennedy, of the Union Company is the eldest son. Both Captain and Mrs Kennedy are in very good health. Mrs Giilruth is paying a round of visits in Otago. and! is just now the guest of Mrs Mitchell. \ The Misses Cooper are staying in New Plymouth. At St. John's Church on Tuesday last a very pretty wedding took place. The bride was Miss Eva Lockie, the youngest daughter of Mr James Lockie. Majoribank street, and the bridegroom, Mr Harold Brown, son of Mr W. Brown, managing director of Messrs Laecy and Co. The bride looked exceedingly pretty and sweet, in her gown of white chiffon, with an overdress of Limerick lace. The chiffon bodice was also finished with a deep yoke of the same lovely lace, and an embroidered veil was becomingly arranged over a wreath of orange bossoms. The six bridesmaids were Miss Laura Lockie. Miss Miabel Brown. Misses Louie and Laura Muir. and two small children, Misses E. Halligan and Tottie Riske. The latter two ;wore white silk frocks and pretty picture hats; the four elder maids were a ! charming group in cream voile gowns and j hats of palest green tulle, deep belts to correspond, and large pink carnation bouquets. Tlieir gifts were greenstone bangles. The be3t man was Mr Gill, and the groomsmen Messrs Howard Reid, Roland Robertson, and R. Wilson. After the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. James ' Paterson, a large reception was held at the residence of tlie bride's parents. I