TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2665, 12 April 1905, Page 64

TABLE TALK.

MOXDAY, April 10. On Saturday evening, the Ist, Professor and Mrs Sale entertained some friends at dinner, the guests including Mrs Scott (Chnstclnirch), Mr Jack Bathgate (Calcutta, and Mr and Mis Scott (Shanghai).

On Saturday afternoon Mrs Sinclair Thomson gave a small afternoon tea, when about 20 ladies were present, in honour of her sister, Mrs Ranald Macdonald (from Christcliurch), who is at present hei guest.

Mrs Mac Gill (Wellington) j arrived last week in Dunedin, and is staying for a little at Clifton House,

Mrs Shancl, who went to Wellington to be present at the marriage of her son. Dr "Walter Shancl, to Miss Hislop, returned last week to Dunedin.

Mrs Duncan Caineron (Methven, Canterbury), who lias been staying at the Grand Hotel, returned to Canterbury on Monday. Miss Cameron remains for a littl time in Dunedin. and is staying at Mrs Morris's, High street.

Mrs Denniston returned by the Mokoia from Wellington.

Mrs Penwick, sen. (Christchurch), is spending a few weeks at St. Clair with Mr and Mrs Aufrere Fenwick.

Mrs Robarts has returned to Dunedin, and is the guest of Mrs J. F. M. Fraser, at St. Clair.

Miss Coleridge (Wellington) is at present visiting Dunedin, and is the guest of Mrs W. H. Reynolds, at "Willow Bank."

Mrs Bryan Haggitt (Lawrence) is staying for. a little with Mrs Haggitt, at her residence, "Inglewood."

Major and Mrs Johnstone and their little boy, who have spent some weeks in Dunedin, returned last week to Wellington.

A large party, invited by Mr Jack Bathgate (who is on a visit from Calcutta), left on Saturday for Wellington and the Wanganui River. The party included Mrs and Miss Turton, Mr A. Bathgate and Miss Dorothy Bathgate, Mrs and Miss Woodhouse, Mrs Branigan, and others.

Mjfs Ranald Macdonald (Christchurch), who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Bowden, is now staying with Mrs Sinclair Thomson, in Queen street.

\ Miss Ellie Ulrich left on Tuesday for Geral- ' dine, to be present at the, marriage of Miss j Orbell, of "The Levels." Miss Ellie Ulrich I will be bridesmaid to Miss Orbell.

Miss Ethel Hazlett has, gone to Invercarcargill to visit her sister-in-law, Mrs W. Haz-let-L

Mrs W. Menlove is at present visiting Dunedin.

Mrs and Miss Ewen spent last week in Christchurch, and returned on Saturday. Mrs Ewen goes to "Sarnia," her new residence in Rpslyn, at. the end of this month, where she will reside.

Mrs Perston arrived last week from Palmerston North, and is staying with Mrs and Miss Lowe, in Park street.

Mr and Mrs Percy Sargood returned on Saturday from a week's visit to Christchurch.

Mrs Kinsey, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs W. A. Moore, returned to Chi-istchurch last week.

Mrs Tewsley (Auckland) is visiting Dunedin, and is staying with her father, Mr Kempthorne, in Albert street.

INVERCAJRGILL, April 10. A surprise party was given on Monday evening at Mrs George Moffett's residence, Gala street. A very enjoyable evening was spent, with dancing, games, etc. Among those present were Mrs Cook, Miss Moffett, 3fr C. C. Moffett, Mr A. Moffett, Mr A. Olhver, Miss Robinson, Miss Hay, Miss Harvey, Miss Pilcher, Miss S. Pilcher, Mr R. Gilmour, Dr Sale, Dr Snow, Mr Kempthorne, Mr Banks, Mr Boot, Mr F. Traill, etc.

Dr and Mrs Nisbet returned to Dixnedin on Wednesday.

Miss Madge Spence left on Friday for Dunedin on a visit to Mrs Raphael.

Mrs Squires, who has been on a few weeks' visit to her mother, Mrs Moffett, left for kelson on "Wednesday.

Mr Cook also lelt on Wednesday to spend a short holiday in Nelson. Mrs "Whitehead, of Tiinaru, is at present staying with Mrs Joseph Stock, Esk street. Mrs G. H. Waymouth gave an enjoyable bridge party on Friday evening. Mr Younge is at presnt the guest of Mrs Howorth, Gladstone.

CHRISTCHTJRCH, April 8.

Mrs "Wilding gave a large tennis afternoon on Saturday -at Fowkhope. Solne capital games were played with a good deal of enthusiasm, and as the sunshine was bright and the garden gay with autumn colouring, an air of blithe enjoyment pervaded the entertainment, and made it unusually enjoyable. Tea was served in the garden as well as in the house. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Anderson, Mr and Mrs Cobham, Mr and Mrs Arthur Ehodes, Mr and Mrs Bourne, Mrs M. Campbell and the Misses Campbell, Air and Mrs Lawrence, Professor and Mrs Blunt, Mr and Mrs Litchfield, Mrs Marciel, Dr and Mrs Finch, Mr and Mrs W. Ollivier, Mrs and Miss Symes, the Misses Julius, !Prins, .Kitson, Deans, Denniston, Todhunter, Williams, Meaies, and Messrs Bauchop, Borthwick, Fisher. Anderson, Ollivier, Cox, Wilson, Day, and Thompson. Tile vv.ir.rn, summer with which, we hays been

favoured this year has enabled us to enjoy river- boating to an unusual degree, and river parties have been a restful and refreshing way of entertaining much favoured by young people. Miss Harley gave a very pleasant boating party on Tuesday on the upper reaches of the Avon, aniong her guests being Misses Moore, Gossett, Macdonald, Synie?, Nancario\v, Kitson, and Anderson.

Mr and Mrs A. M'Kellar have sent out cards of invitation to the marriage of Miss M'Kellar to Mr S. Rutherford, which has been fixed for April 19. Miss Murray-Aynsley and Miss Thompson intend leaving shortly for Australia on a pleasure trip.

Mrs J. S. Thompson, Southland, is paying a visit to her mother, Mrs lteeves.

Mr and Mrs G. H. Lee have returned to Sydney. The marriage of Miss Nancarrow and Mr M'Lean has been fixed for April 26. Mr and Mrs Wilkin and the Misses Wilkin returned on Tuesday from a very enjoyable trip to Auckland and Rotorua. Mrs and Miss Cameron have gone south to pay a round of visits. Lady Clifford and her family are back in. their town house at Fendalton.

Mrs Ranald Macdonald has gone to pay a, visit to her sister, Mrs Sinclair Thompson, in, Dunedin.

Mrs Montgomerie, Little River, has left for Duxiedin, where she is visiting her mother, Mrs Allen. Mr and Mrs A- Roberts, of Westerfielcl, axe in town for a short visit.

Mr and Mrs Warren (North Island) are ia Christchurch visiting friends.

Mr, Mrs, and Miss Stead have returned froru Wellington.

Mr and Mrs Barnes are going to spend the winter at the seaside on account of Mrs Barnes's health.

Mr and Mrs H. Friedlander (Ashburton) passed through town on Friday on their way to Sydney for a trip.

The Misses Cook, Cranmer square, gave a very pleasant tennis party last week, when the Misses Lee, Williams, Julius, Kitson, Anderson, and Mrs Vernon were among theii; guests.

Mrs Duncan Cameron has issued invitations for a dance on April 25, the last day of the Easter races.

Mrs Fenwick has gone to Dunedin, and is paying a visit to Mrs Aufrere Fenwick, at St. Clair.

The marriage of Miss Isabel Martin, Park terrace, to Mr Bloxam, registrar of the Supreme Court, will take place very shortly.

Mrs Rutherford (Canada) and her little daughter are staying with Mrs Newton in Bealy avenue. Professor Rutherford will join them some time in May, and after a few weeks in town will return with them to Montreal.

Another big bazaar is occupying our minds greatly. This time it is for a more than usually deserving cause — the Children's Home, established by the Children's Aid Society. There little band of self-sacrificing workers on behalf of neglected and suffering children — and, unhappily, there are some such in our midst — have established a small house for receiving these waifs until better arrangements can be made for their welfare. This home, which, was opened the other day by Lady Plunket,_ needs many comforts, in spite of the strict" economy which characterises its management by the capable matron in charge. Mrs W. R-eece, who is ever in the lead wherever good is to be done, is organising the bazaar, to be held in the Canterbury Hall towards the end of May, and gifts of all kinds are being energetically "suggested." The ladies who are helping Mrs Recce in this excellent cause are Mrs Wigram, Mrs* R. Campbell, Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Mrs Stringer, Mrs Secretan, and Mrs Charles Clark, who will be assisted by many others.

The death of Mr T. Maude this week has removed from among us. one who had identified himself with the making of Christchurch and Canterbury, and one whose genial character and great charm of manner had endeared him to an immense circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr Maude had returned only a. few months ago from a trip to England, in company with his youngest daughter.

Mr and Mrs Percy Sargood are in town for? a short visit.

Cards are out for the private view at the Art Gallery on Thursday next. We are enjoying a special treat in the Nellie Stewart Company at the Theatre RoyaJ. "Sweet Nell" opened the season on Friday, and, aei usual, charmed us utterly. Theatre parties are being made up on all sides for next week.

The much-heralded Miss Champion concert proved something of a disappointment to thos.e who had been told to expect a New Zealand Melba or Ada Crossley. With training, Miss Champion will make a very pleasing singer indeed; but a great singer — well . One of the morning papers launched forth, extravagant praise of the lady's voice, which may ■well make her pray to be delivered from, her friends. There was a very large audience, which included all the musical people ha the community.

WELLINGTON, April 8.

Socially, this week has been the quietest of the quiet — not even a "tea" has ruffled the calm of the social sea. Certainly we had the by-election, which was brief but exciting, and which, of course, you know, ended in a. victory for Mr F. M. B. Fisher, the youngest son of the late Mr George Fisher, M.H.R. The successful candidate had most enthusiastic meetings, and quite captivated the audience with his pleasing voice and power of oratory, which gift he has inherited from his talentecl father. Mr Izard's many supporters are hoping that at the general election he too will be returned.

The Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Company departed last week, having had a thoroughly successful season. You will like little Miss Dolly Castles. She is fresh and piquant, although not brilliant. Kenningham! is the star soloist of the company, and sang delightfully, especially in "The Yeoman of the Guard," which was one of the greatest treats of the season. That and "lolanthe" shared the honours of first favourite. Theatre parties were the order of the week, and great comment was made upon the behaviour of several members of the audience, who, on one occasion, came late, and laughed and chatted throughout the performance, much to the annoyance of all within hearing distance. The management very wisely intimated that they must behave or depart from the theatre. They chose the former course. Unfortunately, it always seems to be the people who really should know how to behave who are the culprits on these occasions. No doubt this little lesson will bear good fruit, and in. future those who enjoy every note of an opera will be allowed to listen in peace, and not be disturbed by latecomers stumbling into their seats after the curtain has risen. There is some talk o£ another grand opera company coming rouncT. That will be looked forward to with very great pleasure.

I wonder if "pit" has arrived at Dunedia vet? If not it surely will, for it is quite the latest craze in Wellington now, and "pit" parties promise to be as popular this year as ping pong ever was. The game is certainly amusing, and decidedly "rowdy." What wouldst thou more' Apropos of novelties, have you seen the "Thunib-o-giaph" boolcsu

■with little ink-pads attached. One is requested .to press their thumb on the pad and then on a "blank page, and sign their name opposite. Pig books and autograph albums are quite out of date since the thumb-o-graph appeared. We are very sorry to say good-bye to Mr "Wright, the electrical engineer, and his charming wife, -who leave this week for Sydney for a, brief holiday, then shortly after to England. On Friday the committee of the "Incurables" "bazaar (to be held in July) met at the residence of Mrs T. C. Williams to report, progress. The Town Hall will be the scene of tattle, a*Ml everything promises a great success. A cooking book of tried and original xecipes is being compiled for sale at this bazaar.

Mr Cockburn Hood was in town last week — the guest of Mrs Miles. "Whispers of a private dance are heard, and as the hostess is a popular one, we hope the yumonr is true.

Miss Borlase has issued invitations for a series of assemblies, commencing in May. The University tournament is to be held liere this Easter, and the visitors are to be entertained at a, large ball on Easter Monday 3iight. Mr Rawdon Eeere is the energetic secretary. Misses M'Lernon, who have teen visiting ftiends here, have returned to Napier. Mrs Giiruth has returned from a long visit io Otago. Captain Scott Harden, war correspondent, lectured last night to a crowded audience, the subject being the Russo-Japanese war. Majorgeneral Babington and Mrs Babington were present. , The newly-formed Savage Club held its initial korero at the Masonic Hall on Saturday last. So good — excellent, in fact — was the talent that' .the fortunate guests say it was one of the jolliest evenings they have ever spent. "We women were quite envious, but ■were comforted with- the promise that we are, ■very shortly, to be entertained by the - On Saturday Mr yon Haast sang a very clever original composition, "The king of the fortunate isles," which brought down ihe house.