TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Volume 23, Issue 2684, 23 August 1905, Page 64

TABLE TALK.

Monday, August 21. On Tuesday Mrs Ritchie entertained 1 some friemds at luncheon at "Baivraid." ! On Wednesday evening Mr and Mrs Theomin gay« a large ciinata- party at" their residence m Royad terrace. On Monday evening a very pleasant social gathering was held in St. Paul's Schoolroom to oslebrate the- tenth anniversary of Archdeacon itobinson's arrival m Dunedm. A large number of ladies and gentlemen were present, moulding the Primate, his Worship the Mayor, Cainon Mayne, Canon Brian King, Rev. Mr Bowdien, Rev. Gordon-Biddl-e, etc. The entertainment -was got up by some of the ladies belonging to th,s Cathedral Guild, and! the hall -was beautifnUv decorated for the occasion with festoons of ftags aud greeneries, and! the stage carpeted and nrrainged. a.s a sitting 1 roam. During the evening the ladies dispensed' tea and raft eshments in the adjoining room, which helped to make the evening sociable, people moving about and diking with their friends. A special feature of the entertainment was the presentation "by the Primate to the Arch- ' deacon of a purse of sovereigns collected* by i the ladies of the Cathedral GuM r as a testimony o£ their regard for and esteemi of Archdeacon and Mrs Robinson. Short addresses were givem by the Primate, the Mayor, and the Archdeacon, aifter which the time was pleasantly spent with music aaid recitations. The evening" closed with an expression of the gwod wishes of all present to ArchcLeaoon and Mts Robinson. Mrs 'Sinclair Thomson, who has been in Christchurch for th« last 10 days, returned on Saturday. Major and Mrs Jackson (St. Claix) returned by Saturday's steamer from Sydney, where they have spent the wdartei months. Mrs Reynolds and Miss VicTa. Reynolds have gone to Timaru for a few weeks' change. Miss Beatrice Farqukar has also gone to Timaru. Mrs Hay, Temuka, is at present visiting her sister, Mrs Michie, at "Culbleen." Mrs Shivas, who has been staying for a little with her mother, Mrs Driver, has returned to Palmerston North. Miss Denniston, who has been paying visits in CJinstclnjarcli and' Wellingtca, reiuraiecl from the north on Saturday. Mrs Howard Jackson has returned from Oamaru. Miss Constance Williams returned last week from her visit to Timaru, where she stayed &n her way south from. Wellington. Miss Coughtrey left by Tuesday's steamer to visit frie.nds in Auckland. INVERCARG-ILL-, August 21. The juvenilei bachelors' dance was held on Tuesday evening in Ashley's Hall — Mrs Christophers', Mrs Can-txell, and Mrs P. L. Wright acting as> ohapeTones 1 . Misses Harvey and Callender and) Mr Kemptbjorne kindly supplied the niiisic, and the young people had a> real good tmis, dancing being kept up till after 12 o'clock. The Otago v. Southland football match was played on Wednesday afternoon. This is the > rna.tolx that aid Southlanders take most interest in, and; being a glorious day they turned out in large numbers. T'h.e gams was most exciting, Southland -winning aiter a. hard sitruggle. Among the spectators I noticed Mr and) Mra I. W. Raymond, Mr and Mrs Stirettelf, i Miss Ga.rdner, Mr and! Mrs Crammonid!, Mr and Mrs R. J. Gdkoour, Mars Hogg, Mis» Mao donald, Mr W. Quimn, Mass Hay, Miss Harvey, Miss MofEett Mr OUiver, Mr Block, Mr Stucfcay, Mr M'Leodf, Mr Jamie, Mr and Mrs E. Russell, Mr and Mrs Handyside, etc. Mrs C- H. Roberts gave a large euchre party on Tttcsdwy evening at her residence, Gla<l- > stone, about 40 guests being present The second of tber " boys' " dances was held in Ashley's Hall on Friday evening. Tlhere^ was a larger niimbar present than at the previous danoe, a,nd everything went merrily. The chaperones were Mrs Mk>rris, Mra Ratbray, and Mra Wrightf. Among thoae present were : Miss Robinson, Miss Callend!e<r, Mr I\ and M!!=s Tuckei', Miss Harvey, Miss- Rattray, Mr Hodges, Mr Bodges, Dr Snow, Mis© Swinburne, Misses SpeMoe (2), Misa Piloher, Mr R. and Miss Hay, Miss Bemdston, Mr B. and Miss Basstian, Miss P. Corbettj Miss Moffett, Messrs Moffett (3), D.r Sale, Mr M'Leod, Mr Jamie, Miss I. Thomson, Miss Gardner, Miss Bennett (Nelson), Miss- Wyinks', Miss Wade, Mir Sis«, Mr Horrobin, Miss Gilmour, Miss Crofts, Misa R. Thomson, Mr Stuckey, Mr G-. Black, Mr Barns,. Miss Rowely, Mr G. Moms', Mr Mathias, Mr Jl.J 1 . Matheson, Mr Ollivier, Jvurses MacGrpxw. (2^ Miss HaJl A Mjgg f. Cars-

well, Messrs Vyner, Beiudston, Carswell, Shand, Mitchell, etc. Among the numerous pretty dresses I noticed Miss Thomson wearing a handsome pink crepe de chine; Miss Bemnett, lovely white satm with ovearskirt of white net ; Miss^ Cadlender, pink silk relieved with white chiffon vest; Miss Hall, white crepo do chine with silveiry ret trimming; Miss Hay, pretty pale blua dress ; Miss B-erndetoa, dainty white silk witb chiffon trimmings ; Miss Gardner, pretty green silk frock; Miss Robinson, white silk witrt goffered chiffon frills on bodice ; Miss Wyinks, cream silk; Miss Rattray, pretty pink frock; Miss Harvey, lovely i>iiik silk; Miss Bain, handsome black si'k, etc. Bishop Novill is at present in Invercargill, having come down to open All Saints' Schoolroom, which has just been completed. Mr A. Stocker is spemding a short holiday in Invercargill. OAMART7, August 19. Mrs St. John Buckley journeyed to Christchurch for the Graaid National meeting. Mrs and Miss Burbuxy, accompanied by Dt Wait, have g-on-e for a few weeks to Sydney. Mr and Mrs Hindmarsh are leaving for Australia on Friday. Mrs Basil Seth-Smith, is staying in town lor a few days. Dr and, Mrs 'Don go to Napier next week on a, short holiday Miss Greig is going to Dunedm for a few weeki. Mis? Olive Ctmninghame will pay a flying visit to Oamam en route to Ghristchurch, where she purposes visiting her friends for » little. Tlie marriage of Mr F. Newton and Miss Clinton takes place on August 30. Mis Fraiik Dawsom (Dunedin) is fit present visiting in Oanwu. Hie Kahanga. Club met oil Thursday evening at Mrs Darling's house, when a varied and extensive programme' was gone through. Songs v.-ere rendered by Mrs Gould, Misses Bdlwaa-ds, Griff ord, and Williams; reading, Mrs Bulleid; paper, Miss Robinson; drama,tic item, Mrs Darling and Miss Murdoch. CHRISTCHTTRCH, August 19. The military circus organised by Captain Jowsey for the benefit of the Volunteer Drillshed Fund opened in. King Edward's .Barr9cks on Monday with a crowded house, which bais been repeated each night. Some clever performances of dogs and ponies were* simply delightful, and skirt dances, songs, and "Dick Turpin's ride to York," very realistically enacted, comprised an interesting but very lengthy programme. The barracks had been gaily decorated with flags and bunting, which took away from the barn-like appearance of the interior, the ceiling being simply a mass of fluttering bunting. Among those present on the opening night were his Excellency the Governor, Lady Plunket and suite, Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Mrs Geo. Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Ronalds, Mr and Mrs Stead, Miss Stead, Mr and Mrs Wilfred Stead, Mr and Mra Wilkin ana the Misses Wilkin, Mrs and the Misses Burns, Mr and Miss Elworthy, Mrs and Miss Squires, Justice and Mrs Denniston, and th* Misses Denniston, Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy, the Misses Juliu3, Mrs and the Misses Kettle, Mr and Mrs Dalgety, Mr and Mrs Ramall Macdonald, Mr and Mrs Beswick, Mr and Mrs Johnston, Mrs and Miss Staveley; and Mrs and the Misses Burns.

Sir George and Lady Clifford are at their town house, "Avonholine," for the race week.

Mr and Mrs Latter, of Barry's Bay, were in town this week, and were- accompanied by Miss Latter.

Tuesday, the first day of the Grand National meeting, began gloomily, in tnist that seemed to threaten rain, but eleaied up later an-d proved as fine as a lovely summer"? day— yet another instance of the favour shown by the clerk of the weather towards our Riccarton junketings. Everybody was in high spirits, which were, however, marred somewhat by several casualties, but fortunately there was no loss of human Mfe. Lord and Lady Phmket, accompanied by the Hon. Kathleen Plunket and Captain Braithwaite, came with Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes, and were the guests of the Jockey Club at luncheon. Lady Plunket wan looking particularly well in a lovely brown chiffon velours gown with vest of rich old lace, and a smart hat of brown straw. The Hon. Kathleen Plunket was in a pale blue cloth costume, with a hat of white beavex, with a white paradise aigrette; Mrs Arthur Rliodes was in beliotrcipe cloth, with hat to match, and rich furs; Mrs Boyle looked very graceful in grey, relieved by a toque covered with violets; Mrs Wigram had a gown of white and blue check, hat of white and blue ; Mrs George Rhodes, of Mea&owbank, looked handsome in a grey tailor-made, with a hat of pink a,nd black; Mrs Elworthy wore black 'Silk, with, handsome cloak and ftrr3-; Miss Elworthy was in brown, with sables; Mr 3 3t£elville Jameson, Tirnaru, wors a black tailor-made and hat, grey coat; Mrs Robin Campbell, Otekaike, looked well in black cloth decorated with handsome lace, white hat with black; Mrs Stead was in navy blue cloth, with white fox furs and white toque; Miss Stead had a smart brown tailor-made, with hat to match; Mrs Wilfred Stead wore a grey coat amd skirt, pal© bhis hat, and white furs; Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Timaru, handsome costume of black cloth-, with cream lace veot, sable toque, and furs; Mrs W. Perry, Wellington, grey, costume ; Mrs Kettle, pretty gown of turquoise blue hopsack, hat to match; Miss Ketble. dark green costume, and hat; Mrs L. Rutherford, smart brown canvas and cream lace, hat to match ; Mrs Vernon, wßite cloth, black and white hat; Mrs Duncan Cam«ron ; grey and lieliotrope gown, and toque; Mrs C. Dalgety, costume of grey and black cloth, heliotrope toque-; Mrs Denniston,. pale grey gown, with mauve vest and toque; Mrs Beswick, smart mouse gr&y cloth gown, and becoming heliotrope hat; Mrs Wardrop, bright navy blue costume and pink hat; Airs John Studholme, very ha.ndsome black taffetas gown, black toque; Mrs- George Gould, navy blue tailor-made, hat to match; Mrs Syrnes, black costume and toque; Miss Svines, navy blue serge, with touches of crimson, navy blue hat; Mrs H. Lance, pale brown gown and nat. The Hunt Club ball came off in the evening at the Alexandra Hall, with universal briMiancv. The various rooms were festooned in red aid white, the club's colours, the ball room having, in addition, lovely ceiling decorations of ferns and flowers. The corridor and a large drawing room were cosily arranged with seats and decorated with, mirrors, palms, and flowers, and the champagne supper was of the choicest. Lord and Lady Plunket and suite were received by the master of the club. Mr J. Bond, and the official lancers were danced shortly after 9 o'clock. Lady Plunket was looking radiant in satin of a deep crimson tone, the ccrsag-e draped witli rich lace, and diamond tiara and necklnce ; the Hon. Kathleen Plunket wore white satin and lace; Mrs Arthur Rhodes looked very dainty in white satin and diamonds ; Mrs Boyle wore a white satin gown, with overdress of black spajagled tulle; Mrs J. Bond, handsome black satin, relieved with cre^im lace; Mrs Arthur Elworthy, lovely Bale blue crepe gown; Mrs Melville Jameson, blade, syhiie lace on the corsage; Mrs Orbell, hand*

«ome black satin; Miss Orbell, lovely frock of white crepe de chine; Miss Julius, very pale pink «ilk gown, • lace trimmings.; Mrs Keswick, loyely gown of pal© green silk muslin; Misa Stead, black crepe de ohine, , -with clusters of pink xoses; Mrs Gibson/ ■« lovely white chiffon over glace, with embroidery of black medallions; Mrs -GowerBurns, handsome yellow satin and-laoe'; Miss Burns, white chiffon over silk; Mrs. D,uncan Cameron, bright green- crepe de ' chine ; Miss Cameron, pretty rose-coloured silk; Miss Denniston, white silk; Miss H. Denniston, white gown, with pale green; Mrs Burdon, yellow .satin; Miss Kettle, pretty white glace, with palo - green ; Mrs T. Cowlishaw, pretty white satin, with pink; Mrs D. Maclean wore her bridal gown of white satin and lace; Miss Barnicoat, white crepe de chine. Wednesday proved, an ideal day for golf, being very calm, though somewhat misty, and quite - a large number of golf players went out to Shirley to entertain .visiting lovers of ♦hat most- ancient and royal game. There were quite a, number 'of events on the programme, and the trophy, offered by Mrs Wil«on waa a handsome an& and w&3 carried off by Miss Kettle and Mr -Ritchie, of Dunedin, that of the x former being a handsome hand mirror in- chasfed' silver, and of the latter a cigarette case, also of silver. Afternoon tea was served and much appreciated, and among those present I noticed Mrs Ronalds, Mrs Elworthy, Miss ElwortKy, Mrs Kettlfe and Miss Kettle, Mrs M. Campbell, Mrs Dennis- ' ton *nd Mr Justice Denniston, the Hon. Kathleen, Plunket, Mrs Cotterill, Mrs J. G Palmer, Mrs Gould, and the Misses Stead, Denniston, Inman, Kitson, Burns, Harley, Peache/ ■ Ctmeron, Mathews, Boyle, Moore, Inman, Phillips, Symee, and Messrs Johnston, Wilson, Maclaren, Studholme. Cane, Borthwick, Harper, and- Denniston. The 'Savage Club's" annual Jadies' night was ._ ****■' "** same everting 1111 11, 1 and proved quite as" pleasant" as " these ■ functions usually are. The gallery wa3-very prettily decorated and. arranged, and 'tho large ■ drawing room was gay with handsome plants and- blossoming shrub 3 interspersed with very fine palms. Tl»>' chief guests of the evening were, of course, his Excellency the Governor and Jjady Plunket, who looked charming in a robe of rich black velvet, with handsome lace and diamond ornaments.- The Hon. Kathleen Plunket -was gowned in black tulle, embroidered with! black and silver; Mrs G. P. Williams wore grey "silk; Mrs Mills was in ?black^satin ; Mrs (Dr) Gibson was charming jn a delicate pink gown; Mrs Lewin wore Wack silk and chiffon; Mrs Kettle had a becoming grey gown ; Miss " Kettle was in apricot silk and lace; Miss Symes wore pink satin ; - Mrs Burns, charming white frock • Mrs Guy Bonalds looked pretty in white silk; Miss Julius was in black; Miss Mathics also wore black; Mrs Arthur Elworthy had • beautiful rose-pink gown; Mrs Jenning3 was in white silk; Misa Meares wore pale blue satin and chiffon. _ After a very -entertaining programme, consisting of music, song, and including some rapid landscape work, a- delicious supper was ihaaded round, and a short dance concluded this delightful "At home." Mr and Mrs H. Johnstone have arrived from Wellington for -the week's gaieties, and are the guests of Mr and Mrs George Stead at Strowan." 3£r and Mrs M. Betheli are the guest* of Mr and Mrs Wardrop at the Union Bank. i The second race day, Thursday, was any- ' thing but genial, and the fog that rose in the afternoon was dense and raw. His Excellency the Governor, N Lady Plunket, and suite were present again, and seemed to take » good deal of interest in the- racing. Lady Plunket was' gowned in KgKt grey tweed, with a .cosy brown coat, and brown toque; the Hon. Kathleen Plunket wa3 in dark grey; ■ Mrs Arthur Rhodes wore black, with sables; Mrs Georgo Rhodes was in navy blue, and brown fur coat. Among the many present were also Mrs and Miss Stead, Mrs Duncan Macfarlane, Mrs Elworthy and Miss Elworthy, Mrs •A. Roberts, Mrs Robin Camp- I bell, Mrs and 1 Miss Denniston, Mrs Bond ' Mrs Blunden, the Misses Moore, Mrs and .aliss Kettle, Mrs and Miss Boyle, Mrs Duncan Cameron, Miss Cameron, Mrs Wilfred Stead, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs Wardrop, Mrs Ogle, Mrs Beawiclc, and Mus Barker. The charity ball in aid of the Consumptive Sanatorium Fund came off in the evening and waa a great success. It was held in the Alexandra Hall, the decorations being similar to those of tho Hunt ball. The ladies of the committee wore very dainty frocks of white, with badges of pale green — si very becoming combination. His Excellency Lord Plunket came with Lady Plunket and suite, and took part in ths opening dance, leaving coon afterwards. Lady Plunket was in crimson satin, lovely lace and diamonds; her aister-in-law, the Hon. Kathleen, wore black mousseline de soie; Mrs Arthur Rhodes was also in black, richly sequined. and diamond ornaments; Mrs Denniston, of Peel Forest, looked^ well in black satin «uid white lace; Mrs Jennings wore white satin ; Mrs T. Cowlishow had a gown of rich white satin ; Mri H. Wood looked well in pals blue satin and pink roses; Mrs George Rhodes had a handsome gown of white brocade, and lovely diamonds; Mr 3 John Hall wore white satin; Mrs Kettle, pale blue silk with handsome old lace; Mrs "Kettle, white, with pal© green; Mrs ' Boyle, black tulle and diamonds; Mrs L. dark, pale green satin and red roses ; Miss Matniaa, South Canterbury, black chiffon; Miss Burns. pale blue silk. Also present were— the Misses Denniston, Stead, Julius. Boyle, Merton, Wells, Tnman, Meare?, Cotterill. Handvside, Macdonald^ Fulton, Moore, Fitzgerald, and Rutherford. : Last night Mr and ' Mrs Arthur- Rhodes gave a most delightful dance in honour of . their guests, Lord and Lady Plunket. The Jatum took olace in the ball room at "Ta i

Koraha." which was most brilliantly lighted up and charmingly decorated. Tho supper was, of course, delicious, and the function waa perhaps the most enjoyable one of the week. Mrs Bhod-es received her guest 9 wearing a beautiful gown of white satin veiled in tuJle, and diamond ornaments; Lady Plunket looked pertty in rose-pink silk, with cream ,' lace, diamond tiara and necklace ; llie Hon. Kathleen Plunket was in black chiffon; Mrs Boyle wore white satin; Mrs Barclay, white satin, with black embroidery, Mrs Arthur Elworthy, pale blue silk and cream lace; Mrs M. Jameson, black net; Mrs Montgomery, cream satin; Mrs Boberts, pale yellow silk; Mrs G-. Gould, pale pink 1 silk; Mrs Turnbull, black and white frock; Mrs B. G-rigg, Longbcach, rose-pink siik; Mrs John Hall, pale pink silk; Miss Stead', black crepe de chine; Miss Julius, whit© silk; Misa Kettle, pretty white muslin; Miss Burnett, pink satin; Miss Boyle, white satin'; Miss Burns, charming pale blue crepe de chin-e; Miss Macdonald, dainiy white frock; Miss Butherford, Dale <?reeii silk; Miss Tabart, white eafcin and net; Miss Wells, white and green gown; Miss Bowen, white silk and laoe. Mrs L. Harley gave a tea at the Boyal Cafe on Monday afternoon, among her guests being Mrs J. M. Turnbnll, Mrs F. Hume. Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs Bussell, Mrs H. Wood, and Misa Harley. " Mi' and Mrs W. Montgomery are in town for the races, and are staying at Warner's i Hotel. ? Mr and Mrs Denniston, Peel Forest, are also among the many visitors to town this week. WELLINGTON, August 18. Most of our time now is devoted to preparations for the large ball in aid of the Veterans' Home. Whispers of new sets for the "coloured lancers" are being heard. One will represent "Night," and another, which should be veryV effective and pretty, will be "Pierrette and Pierrott"— the girls' frocks of white book muslin, much frilled, red shoes and stockings, and white high caps with red pompons. Lady Ward is arranging another set in which the dress worn will be that of the Puritans. Miss May Seddon, Miss Skerrelt, Missi Prouse, and Miss Mills will be dancing- in this. No on« knows quite what Lady Plunket'a «et will represent. There a*£ rumours of "Early English," "Grecian," <md crinoline sets. The success "of the ball is quite assured, and no doubt the galleries will be crowded On Monday afternoon we were entertained in a delightluS manner at the Kelbume Kiosk by Mr and Mrs Harding, of the Auckland district. The tea room looked very pretty, with narcissi-decked tables and tempting «weets. Mrs Harding wore dark brown cloth relieved with orange shades. Amongst the guests were Mrs and Miss Seddon, Lady Ward, Miss Ward, Hon. C. H. Mills, Mrs and Misses Mills, and a great many members and tlieir wives.

On "Wednesday a very enjoyable little dance was given by Mrs Tolhurst. "The Den" was prepared for dancing, and supper was beauti~. fully laid in the dining room. Mrs 'JColhurst wor<> a gown of black silk relieved with lace; Miss Tolhurst wore rose pink silk chiffon. Sir William and Lady Eussell arrived in Wellington on Wednesday. Sir William looks splendid, and received a very warm welcome on his appearance in the HouSe. Mrs Nain, from Hastings, came down to meet her parents, and will remain with them here until Sir William's parliamentary duties will' allow him to visit Flaaonere for a day or two. The marriage of Miss Vera Willis with Mr Lawson.is to take place at St. John's Church, Johnsomville, on Tuesday next. Miss Borlase has issued invitations for a children's dance, to be held at Sydney street on Saturjlay, September 30.

Miss Coats nas also issued invitations for a Eall to eventuate shortly. Miss Coates is a very popular Kostess. so this dance will be looked forward to with mucii pleasure.

One of the prettiest functions ever held here was the children's fancy dress ball, eiven last Friday by Mrs Miles, to celebrate her silver wedding. Sydney Street Hall was I-rettily decorated, and the scene was delightful when dainty little Court ladies, fairies, elves, and fancy folk of every description frolicked gaily. At 11 some older guests arrived and spent a pleasant hour or two. The Victoria College Hockey. Football, and Ten%is Clubs are giving a ball on Tuesday aest.