TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2664, 5 April 1905, Page 64

TABLE TALK.

MONDAY. April 3.

On Monday afternoon Mrs W. H. Reyno'ds gave an afternoon tea at her residence, "Willow Bank," as a farewell to Mrs Shepherd, who lias bsen paying s short visit to Dunedin. Mrs Reynolds and the Misses Reynolds received their guests in the drawing room, and tea was served m the morning room adjoining.

The tea. room opens on to the verandah, and many of the guests took advantage of the warm afternoon and sat on the verandah or strolled about the lawn, while others remained indoors and enjoyed hearing different records on the gramaphone.

About 80 were present, besides Mrs and the Misses Reynolds and Mrs Shepherd, amongst whom were Miss Allen, Miss Cargill, Miss Chapman, Miss Cutten, Miss Denniston, Mr 3 Greenwood, Mrs Gilkison, the Misses Gilkison, Mrs Gallaway, Mrs and Miss Graham, Miss Hocken Mrs and Miss Haggitt, Miss Hart, Mrs Joachim, Mrs Kins«y (Christchurch), Mrs and the Misses M'Lean, Mrs Morris, Mis met Miss Maclean, Mrs Montgomerie (Little River), Mrs and the Misses Mackerras, Miss Neill, Mrs W. Reynolds, Mrs Ritchie, Mrs and Miss Sale, Mrs Turnbul, Mrs Turton, Mrs C. Turnbull, Mrs Theomin, Miss IL TJlridh, Mrs J. Wright, Mrs Henry Williams, Miss Violet Williams, th<. > Misses Wimperis, etc.

Miss Reynolds wore a handsome brown costume trimmed with ruchings, and deep collar of Paris lace ; Miss Vida Reynolds, pretty pale giey eolienne dress, much gauged and gathered, and trimmed with lace insertion and lace yoke ; Miss Maud Reynolds, white voile and tucked silk costume ; Mrs Shepherd (England), a handsome costume, tne skirt of black gathered crepe de chine, and the bodice of white chiffon trimmed with, black lace, black and white toque with yellow roses ; Mrs Ritchie, black crepe de chine dress, the akirt gathered and trimmed with thick black lace, and the bodice with cream lace yoke, finished with, embroidered lace and white ostrich feather stoles, black hat -with ostrich feathers ; Miss M. Sale, pink linen costume, with Eton coat trimmed with white embroidery, Tuscan hat with roses ; Mrs Theomin, black voile, spotted with white, finished with yoke of white silk covered with thick black lace applique, featlier srtole3 and black hat; Mrs W. E. Reynolds, blue cJoth. costume, the coat made with long basque, laige black feather hat ; Mrs J. Wright, black hopsao costume, with Eton jacket made with, open sleeves worn over a white chifEon bodice, white marabout stoles, and black feather hat; Miss Denniston, dark bltie cloth. Eton costume faced with white, and white felt hat with black; Miss Beatrice Farquhar. blue eolienne shirred costume, 'trimmed with, lace, black hat ; Miss M'Lean, bright navy blue -with cream lace", white stoles, and large black hat lined with, white chiffon ; Miss Hocken, brown, with cream lace on the bodice, and brown hat with flowers ; Miss drier son (Auckland), champagne-coloured voile dress with lace yoke, and Tuscan bat with, roses ; Miss Hart, costume of cinnamon, brown voHe and lace; Miss Cutten, dress of cornflower blue voile trimmed with ruches of lace aJid cornflower, blue straw hat trimmed with pale blue tulle ; Miss Mackerras, a black costume trimmed with Paris lace, and black hat ; Mrs Moore, green voile dress, the bodice made with yoke of embroidered lace, draped with, smfill accordeon-pleated frills, finished wfvb. high silk belt, fur stoles, and white liat with violets and green foliage; Miss Allen, blue and white voile costume trimmed with, crsarn lace and blue straw and floral hat.

On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Ritchie gave a dinner party at "Balvrs-id" in honour of Mr and Mis Scott (Shanghai).

Miss C Turton (Queenstown), who has bean paying quite a number of visits to friends in Dunedin, is now the guest of Mrs James Allen, Clyde street.

On Wednesday evening Mrs Woodliou=e gave a most enjoyable bridge party at her residence in Aiva street in honour of her brother (Mr Jack Bathgate), who arrived last week from Calcutta, whan games were played at six tables, arranged m two separate rooms. About 30 were present, amongst whom were Mr and Mrs Woodhouse and Miss Woodhouse, Mr Bathgate, Mrs and Miss Turton, Dr and Mrs Lindo Ferguson, Mr and Mrs Nelson, Dr and Mrs Marshall, Dr and Mrs Colquhoun, Dr Scott, Mr Scott (Shanghai), Miss Reynolds, Mis de Barr, Mr and Miss Webster, Mr Parker, Mr and Mrs Sinclair Thomson, etc.

On Friday ?>lr<; J. Roberts entertained tome Jadi££> io luxicheon at Littlebourne House.

Miss Hddgkins spent last week in Duiiedin as tlie guest of the Misses Rattray, havingcome to bid good-bye to her niany friend 1 ? before leaving for England. Miss Hodgkin.9 returned to Wellington on Friday, and leaves this month for London.

ilrs J. Wright and licr little girl left on Tliiusday for Nelson, wlidc they puiposa spending some mouths.

The Hob. George M'Lc?n and Mi*<= M - Lean = oent a few days last week in Wellington* J — «w kjug* )XQ\y relumed to towi*.

Mrs Shepherd (Edinburgh), who has been "Visiting her sister (Mrs W. Reynolds) for a few weeks, left on Thursday for Sydney, where she joins the P. and O. steamer for London.

Mr and Mrs Howard Jackson have gone to Hanmer for a while.

Miss Kathleen Ulrich gave a very pleasant girls' afternoon last Tuesday in honour of Miss C. Turton, who has been staying with ner. Among the guests were Miss Violet Williams, Miss Chapman, Miss Margaret Sale, Miss Woodhouse, Miss Allen, and Miss Blanche Turton.

Mrs R. Glendining (Otago Central) is visiting Dunedin, and is the guest of Mrs A. W. Morris at her residence in Littlebourne.

Mr and Mrs Balfour Neill returned on Saturday from Warrington, where they have spent the last six weeks, and are now residing at " Redroofs," Mrs J. Wright's residence, which tEey have rented for the winter months.

Mr and Mrs Alec MacNeil arrived last •week from Melbourne, and have been staying with Mrs H. MacNeil, at " Woodhead." Mr and Mrs MacNeil left Dunedin on Monday on their return journey.

Mr and Mrs Briscoe, from London, have also been visiting Dunedin during the past week, and also left on Monday.

Miss Williams (Wanganui) is at present on a visit to Mrs Henry Williams, Eglinton.

INVERCARGILL, April 3

A pleasant surprise party, arranged b3 r Mi9se3 Tucker and MacGoun, was held at Mrs W. D. Eunt's residence, Gala street, on Saturday evening. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Hunt, Misses Tucker (2), Miss C. MacGoun, Mr I\ Tucker, Miss Hay, Mr G. M'Leod, Miss F. Corbett, Dr Snow, Mr J. M'Leod, Hiss Moffett. etc., etc.

Dr and Mrs Niabet, of First Church, Dnnedin. are spending a few days in Invercargill, and are the guests of Mrs G. Lindsay. Dr Kisbet is to give his humoroiis recital, entitled "Nettles and Dockens," in the Zealandia Hail en Tuesday evening. Juvenile parties have been much in vogue during the past week, one "being given on Saturday afternoon at "Enwood" by Miss Macdonald, and another by Mrs T. D. A. Moffett on Saturday evening.

The members of the Savage Club are look-

ing forward to the opening meeting of the season, which is to be held shortly. A preliminary meeting was held at Mrs Hazlett's (the president) last week, when a number of xiew members were elected, and* arrangements made for the meetings during the seasoa.

Mrs T. C. Ellis gave a small "evening" last ■week in honour of Miss E. Wilkin, who returned to Dunedin on Saturday.

Deep regret was felt in Invercargill when t"he news reached town of the sudden death of Mt W. R. Churton while out cycling en Wednesday last. Much sympathy is felt for his relatives and friends in their sa-d bereavement.

OAMAEU, April 3. G-olfing will shortly he in full swing, as the season opens during tEe present week. Thursday is the gentlemen's day and Saturday the ladies', wlien afternoon iea. will, this ■week, l)^ dispensed by Mrs Buckley. The opening match ■will be* Captain v. Deputy. The subscription to the ladies' club has been taised, which is a very good thing. The men have been working ever so hard .to have everything in order, and to make the present season a successful one, and their efforts will doubtless "be highly appreciated t>y all concerned. On April 19 and 20 a sale of work in connection with the Poona Mission (Ramabai's) ■will take place in the Wear Street Hall. The leadiing spirit is Mrs M'Kenzie, of Queenstown, who will be helped in her good work by some of out best-known people. Mrs M'Adani will he assisted by Mrs Douglas and Mrs Morris at the Indian stall ; Mrs Basil Seth-Smith and other Ngapara friends are responsible for the prodtice stall ; Miss Bicknell has the flower stall, and the refreshments will be in capable hands. We hope to make this a huge success, as the cause is a most deserving oue. The sale will be open each day at 2 o'clock. Miss Pike, who recently left Oainaru, is at present staying witli her sister at Stoke, Nelson.

The friends of Major and Mrs Keddell will be sorry to hear that their daughter will be confined to her room foi some tinie yet, as her illness is likely to be of a protracted nature. Miss Keddell is a very popular girl, and all unite in wishing her a speedy rcovery. I understand' that Mr Bulleid and one of liis daughters intend leaving for Home shortly.

WELLINGTON, April 1.

Suddenly winter has come upon us, and Tegretfully we don our warm frocks and unpack our furs, for there are unmistakable signs that summer has departed.

The polo playei-3 were exceedingly fortunate in having the whole week beautifully fine. The gymkhana took place on Saturday 3ast, and was very largely attended. Tlie tournament was very pleasantly rounded off by a glorious ball, given at the Sydney Street Hall on Friday last. The arrangements are always good when men are the liosts, and on this occasion they were particularly so. Festoons of lycopodium and pretty bunting adorned the hall, and in the ante-rooms were cosy lounges and rugs. The music and champagne supper were excellent. Mr C. P. Skerrett, captain of the Wellington pole tgfun, received the giiegtSj

and was assisted by Miss Coates, sister of the president. Miss Coates wore a handsome gown of black brocade and lace ; the Hon. Kathleen Plunket wore lemon-coloured crepe" de chine; Mra Babington, a very lovely dress of rose-coloured glace, with clusters of Parma violets; Mrs Fulton, cream brocade and net; Mrs Alan Strang, pale yellow crepe de chine and chiffon; Mrs E. Levin, ivory satin and lace ; Mrs Crawford," cream brocade and red roses; Miss Rona Brandon, the only debutante, wore a lovely frock of cream Roman satin and lace, and she carried a bouquet of flowers ; Mrs Walter Strang wore cream satin and lace ; Mrs Robarts, cream duchesse satin; Mrs Robinson, amber glace; Mrs Pollen, black satin and lace berthe ; Mrs Bucholz, white satin ; Mrs Denniston (Christchurch), handsome black satin gown; Miss Christine Smith, a pretty black chiffon dress; Miss Gore, cream satin and touch of blue velvet; Miss Waldegrave, white silk muslin and chiffon ; Miss Joan Hislop, white mousseline de soie; Mrs Arthur Duncan, white chine silk; Mrs H. Johnston, rose-coloured chiffon ; Miss Brenda Hacon, pretty spangled net ; Miss Wilson (Bulls), white chine silk; Miss Nancy Wilson, white chiffon. Mrs D. Riddiford, Mrs W. Turnbull, Mrs C. Pearce, Mrs Crawford, Mrs Travers, Mrs Wylie, Misses Harcourt, Fitzgerald, Coleridge, M'Tavish, Hope-Lewis (Auckland), Williams, Simpson, and Reid were also some of the guests. Mrs C. Cooper, who has been visiting her mother, Mr 3 Hislop, has returned to the south.

Mrs Newman arrived last week by the Corinthic after a visit of several months to England.

Sir Joseph and Lady Ward are staying at the Grand Hotel, Sydney.

The marriage of Miss Bessie Hidop, second daughter of the Hon. T. W. Hislop, to Dr Walter Shand was celebrated at St. John's Church on Wednesday, March 23. The Rev. Dr Gribb was the officiating clergyman, and there was a large congregation of friends. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a lovely bridal robe of cream duchesse satin with deep yoke of lace and soft chiffon fichu. Her long veil was prettily caught with a gold pin, and a shower bouquet was carried. The bridesmaids were Miss Joan Hislop, Miss Alice Shand, Miss Lucy Brandon, and Miss Dorothy Pollen, whose dresses of "white mousseline-de-sole were very quaint and pretly. They wore large white hats, and carried crimson bouquets. Mr Russell Dymock was the best man. After the ceremony there was a reception at the residence of the bride's parents. Mrs Hislop wore a brown cloth gown faced with cream satin and a touch of green; Mrs Shand, a handsome black voile gown. Amongst the guests were Mrs T. C. Williams and Miss Williams, Mrs Collins, Mrs A. Pearce, Mrs C. Pearce, Mrs and Miss Pollen, Mrs Brandon, Lady Stout, Mrs H. Hislop, Mrs Tolhurst, Misses Henry, Fitzherbert, Fitzgerald, MacTaviah, Gore, Miles, Fell, Harcourt, Denniston, etc. We have had quite a number of visitors for polo and the Opera Company. Some of them were: Mrs Alan Strang and Mrs Walter Strang (Manawatu), Mrs Wilson and the Misses Jean and Nancy Wilson (Bulls), Mra "Riddiford (Rangitikei)", Mrs and Misses Abraham, Mrs "Vaudrey Baldwin (Palmerston), Misses Skerrett (Hastings), Mrs and Miss Shand (Dunedin), Mrs and Miss Denniston and Miss Wilding (Christchurch).