TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2663, 29 March 1905, Page 64

TABLE TALK.

2londay A-ftemoon. The engagement has been announced of Miss Leila Logan to Mr Jock Mackenzie, of Tapanui. The engagement has been announced, in Wellington, of Mr Maurice Denniston, son [ of Jiklr Justice Denniston, to Miss Moira FitzI gerald, daughter of Mr Gerald Fitzgerald, of ■Wellington. Mrs and Miss Carsw have gone to Melbourne, en route for Europe, and expect to spend some time visiting different places. [ Miss Macassey has gone to Timaru and Temuba, where she will visit friends for a i few weeks. Mrs James Holmes (Oamaru) is at present visiting Dunedin, and. is the guest of Mrs White, at her residence, Anderson's Bay. Dr and Mrs Blomfield have returned from their trip to Mount Cook. Mrs Mi^hie left on Monday for Temuka, wher she will visit her sister, Mrs Hay, for a little. On Monday Mrs ,"Wcodhouse entertained: some ladies to luncheon at her residence in Alva street. On Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Sise gave a dinner party at their residence in Queen street in honour of Mr and Mrs Scott, of Smgapoie. INVBRCARGILL, Monday, March 2. Among the lucky ones bound for Home last Monday were Mr and Mrs F. W. Bicknell, who left, by the Wimmera from the Bluff. Mrs Menzies. who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs Jack Watson, returned to Wellington on Wednesday. Miss Bertha Wade left for Melbourne by the Winimera on Monday. On Saturday Miss Bassiiau returned from. visiting friends in Wellington. Sir J. G. Word, accompanied by Lady Wr.vcl, arrived at the Bluff from the north per s *. Winmiera. last Monday, and paid a short ■sis-'t to Invercargill. They left for Hobart in the afternoon, and in their tour, which, I mi lerstand, is being made on account of Sir Joseph's health, they will visit Melbourne and Adelaide. Mrs Dalgleish is the guest of Mrs Rtr:maca, and her daughter, Mrs Wood, is staying v.tb. Mrs Cuthbertscn just now. Mis 9 Eobinson has returned from Dunedin. Mrs Murray Menzies left for her home at Dipto'n last week. * Miss E. Wiikin (Dunedin) is spending her 'holidays with Mrs Tucker, Gala street. On Saturday Miss Harvey returned from, Dunedin. She was accompanied b; Miss WynAs, who will be here for a few -weeks. CHRISTCHURCH, March 24. Op Tuesday afternoon Mrs Elworthy had a cinistemng party in honour of her little granddaughter. The guests met at Merivalc Church wheie Archdeacon. Harper performed the ceremony, having come up from Timaru for the purpose. Mrs Elworthy wore a very handsome gown of black silk -with velvet and chenille emTfroidery, anct Tbl'ack and cream bonr.et; Mrs Williamson was in a becoming gown of delicate grey crepe de chine, encrusted with cieam lace, and picture hat garlanded with crimson roses ; Mrs J. Bond wore a grey cloth costume richly trimmed with black, white, and deep graen; Mrs Keeves, black satin ; Miss E. Reeves, cream gown ; Mrs Mealing, black satin; 2<kss Goggett, wLita

muslin; Mrs P. Campbell, navy blue tailormade; Mrs Hill, purple gown; Mrs F. Eobinaon, pale green linen, Miss Julius, black skirt, pretty cream blouse; Mrs H. Knight, black; Mrs Beales, handsome blue and white foulard satin. Mr 3 Elworthy leceived the guests at her house after the ceremony. Mia Michael Campbell gave a small "At home" last week for Miss Eva Champion, a Kaiapoi young lady, whose contralto voice has arrested the attention of musical people here, ■who think very highly cf it. Among those present were Mrs and Miss Nancarrow, Mrs Gower Burns, and Mrs Wilding. Mrs Wilding had a, charming little luncheon party on Wednesday for Mrs Pitman, with delightful music afterwards. Mrs Wilding wore a pretty gown of blue voile with black lace ; Mrs Pitman was in navy blue with a black hat; Mrs Stead, dark blue coat and skirt, and white hat; Mrs Gower Burns, cream gown; Mr 3 Moorhouse, black. Mr and Mrs G. Gould left for Wellington on Thursday in order to be present at the polo j matches. !

Mrs J. C. Palmer is paying visits in the country.

Mrs "Williamson has gone to her home in Gisborne, her mother, Mrs Elworthy, accompanying her on the journey.

Mr and Mrs Bethell have left for England. Mr and Mrs "W. Macdcnald, of Geraldine, are leaving immediately for England on avisit.

Miss Humphreys has gone to Auckland on a pleasure trip.

The news thai Bishop and Mrs Julius are returning in six -weeks' time has given very great pleasure. The Bishop is quite well, or very nearly so.

Mrs C. H. Cook is paying a visit to Dunedin; during her mother's absence Mrs E. J. Grigg is staying at Cranmer square. Miss Moreland gave a veiy pleasant children's party for very small folk last Thursday. The lovely weather has induced many hostesses to give tennis parties this week, among others the Misses Nedwill, Mrs Edward Turxell, Mrs L. Harley, and Miss Uelmore.

Mr and Miss Maude have taken Captain Hutton's house during his absence on a visit to England.

Miss Murray-Aynsley gave a bridge party on Saturday evening, among her guests being Mrs Pitman, Strs Pyne, Mrs G. Gould, MrsWardrop, Miss E. Reeves, and Mrs George Lee.

The engagement is announced of Mr Maurice Denniston, eldest son of Mr Justice Denniston, to Miss Moira Fitzgerald, daughter of Mr Gerald Mtzg&rald, "Wellington.

Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes have started on a motor tour south, taking Dunedin on the way.

Miss Maedonald gave a very pleasant boating party on Tuesday. The river was looking its best, with the autumn tints_ showing among the fine trees fringing its banks, and a merry time was spent by the party, which included the Misses Burns, Julius, Merton, Stead, Nancarrow, Mills, Cooke, Moore, Stead, and Anderson.

The marriages of Miss Nancarrow and Mr Maclean and Miss Mackellar and Mr S. Rutherford are to take place after Lent.