TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2779, 19 June 1907, Page 71

TABLE TALK.

Monday Evening. On Monday evening Miss Roberts gave a small " Two-step" party «t Little .'>curne House as a farewell to her sister, Mrs Wilfred Stead, wfco has been staying for so: tweeks with Mr and Mrs Robert? . T { guesta were received in the drawing room and the dining room, with its excellent floor, was used as a dancing room. The hall, which looked cosy and bright, with * large fire burning and many comfortable earyi ohairs, was used by the dancers between tha\ dances, and refreshments were served in the morning room, where the table was prettily decorated with chrysanthemums and candles shaded with dainty yellow shades. The party, though- small, was thoroughly enjoyable, and highly appreciated by these present. About 30 -were present, amongst -whom, besides Mr and Mrs and Mis* Roberts, there were: Mrs Hunter- Weston, Mr and Mrs Wilfred Stead, Mr and Mm Jim Roberts, Mr and Mrs A!ec Roberts. tk« Misses Williams, Miss Beatrice Farqy.haT, Mr and Mis 3 Macaesey,. Miss 'Dennislon, Miss Webster, Miss Batcbelor. Miss- D« Irttutcrur, Mies Gculd. (Oajnani), Mies CaT* Graham, Mr M"Lean, Mr Purchase. Mr M'Ewan, Mr Ritchie, Mr Sice, Mr Fra«ei» - etc. On Tuesday evening a- mast -enjoyable progressive bridge party was given by feu? young men — Dr Ziele, Six Reading, MrBernstein, and Mr Jorss — at their present - residence in Manor place. The guest 3 wero received in the drawing room by their hosts, and each one, by means of flowers, found a. partner and a table. Bridge tcbles vrere arranged in the drawing rocm and a smallerroom, about 44 takmg part in tLe s^^ eE » At the conclusion, Miss Gi'kison was found to have the highest ladies' Ecore, and waa presented with a very handsome travelling clock as prize, and ur NewUuads received a solid silver cigar and match s.aiid as tha men's prize. The Italian string band, consisting of a harp and three other iat A runients, waa stationed in the hal.\ and played 3 delightful music all evening— not too 'oud to distract the player?. Later, when .«m>par was over, the evening tvns liappi y ecncii'.aea with a danes, the band contributing the dance music. Supper was select in the laree dining room, and eveiyih.r.g pcioe was done for the pleasure of th<» mxs'.s f-T-d to make the evening an enjoyab o cue. About 50 were present, enwragst wbom._ besides ihe four hosts were Mr ard Mrs fctil - inc. Mr and Mrs Leslie H?ms, Mjss t-trev. Miss Cumings, (Sydney), Mr Dcdgshun. Mr Denny, Mias Bwing, M:ss Fisher, Miss'iergus. Miss Gilkieon, VMi«=s Caia Gsahao. Mies B. Hart, Mjas Jacksoa, Mr Macasscy Miss Mackerras, Miss F. Maclean, Dr Mackellar the Misses Royee, Mr Geo. Ricchie, Mr an*. Miss Sinclair, the MisEes Salmon, Mr it. Sise, Mr White, etc. Mrs Harris wore a lovely wh.te lace dress and silver sequin shoulder scarf; Mrs fciil--ing pale grey chiffon taffetas, with white lace- Miss Royae, pretty dress of pa.c puix radium, with pinafore bodice over cream lace and net bodice; Miss Olive Roypc, sraaii rose pink taffetas; Miss Firtwr, Macs an* white; Miss Hart, pretty white frock and eequin shoulder scarf; Miss Salmon, dresjol white radium. *ith tece tr.mrmngs und shoulder scari; Miss Carow. pa c blue wi.b lace; Miss Cuminf?" (Sydney). L:ct>mint> «re« of braght red cboffon taffetas , Miss J^ksoi, floral m«hn dress Mi«« Smc- a,, p« c P»k silk, with white lace and «.r:ffon on bodice; Miss Ewmg pale _pmk frock. On Wednesday evening Mrs Gal!aw*y entertained sorr- ycung friends of her son frr Garth Galloway) to dmcer in hcn.ur oi his r.as?ir,g l'ua final law examination?. lto table was prettily decorated with anted chrysanthemums, shaded from pale pink to dirk red and lighted by candle, wuh <j*»* « d candle-shades. After dinner Mr Lardiey Fe-. wick proposed the health oi Mr Garth Gal'away, who made a humorous reply Besides Mrs Gallawoy and Air Garth Gallaway, 11 young people were piesei.t. On Wednesday evening Mr and Mi&i Webster gave a small dinner party at their lendence in Herioi row in honour of Miss E:l.e Ulrica. On Thursday evening Mrs Kiley gave a delightful progressive "bridge" parly at her residence in Pitt street as a farewell to Mif« Ellie Ulrich. Mrs- Riiey received her guest* in the dia.wing rocm, which was arranged with, bridge tables, and the dining room and morning room were alro utilised as bridge rooms. Games were played at 10 tables tha winners changing after each game, and at tha conclusion Mra Butterworth was found to have the the highest ladies' score, and receive! a lovely Liberty- photograph frame as prize. Mr Reg Sis© received- a prize for having the highest men's score. After bridge an adjournment was made to tiie supper room' upstairs, where the table was decorated with lovely chrysanthemums. After supper Dr Ogston proposed the health of the bride-elect, which was responded to by Dr Fitcheti for Miss Ulrich. Several other speeches were made and responded to, causing much- amusement, and concluding a most enjoyable even* ing Besides Dr and Mrs Riiey there were present, amongst others,, Mi J\ and Mists Allen*

Mr and Mrs Buttexwortih, Dr and Mrs Blomfield, Dt Stanley Batchelor, Miss Cowlishaw (Chiristchurch), Miss Denniston, Ilr and Mrs Fitchett, the Misses Graham, Mr Hunter, Miss Kathleen M'Lean, Mr M'Lean, Dr and Mrs Marshall, Miss Macaseey, Dr Ogston, Miss Roberts, Mr J. Ritchie. Mr and Mrs Alec Roberts, Mies Koyse, IS ss Shand, Mi R. and Miss Sise, the Misses TJlrich, Miss ConBianoe Williams, Mr and Miss "Webster. Mts Riley wore a charming cream satin dress, finished with touches of turquoise blua velvet; Miss Graham, handsome dress of royal blue silk, with cream lac-e trimmings ; Miss Cara Graham, white silk dress, th^ bedico finished with cream lace revers ; ifiss Ellie Ulrich, a becomirg dress of black net over black satin, and lovely pearl chain ; Miss Cowlishaw (Christchurch), white chiffon taffetas and silver, and cream lac-e scarf; Miss Consignee Williams, smart black net dref=3, with trimmings of black satin ribbon ; Miss Macassey, pale blue crepe de chine, with Paris lace trimmings; Mrs Alec Robert^ ire-

coming dress of flowered voil« made in Empire style, and trimmed with velvet of magenta colour ; Mrs P. Marshall, black taffetas finished with black velvet and chiffon; Mies Webster, smart black and silver ecqtiin dress, with touch« 9 of white ohiffon on the bodice; Mrs Fitohett, cream silk and lace dxess; Miss K. Ulrich, pale giey crepe dress amd ■wallflower wrea-th.

On Friday an afternoon tea was given by Miss Graham at Heriot row as a farewell to Miss Ellie Ulrich. The party took the form of an '" Odds and ends" party, each guest having been asked to take some trifle for the bride-elect personally, or for her house, the value of the article not to exceed one shilling. The guests were received in the drawing room, and tea was served in the dining room, where the table was arranged with white flowers in silver vases and large silver bowl of white chrysanthemums in the oentre. In the morning room all the little gifts were displayed, being arranged for view on a table,' and very useful come of them were. There were rat traps, kitchen tins, forks, etc., a dainty book of luggage labels, c-othea pegs, bags, matches, tacks, and what not; and the most admired of all, a door weight represented by a small doll dressed as a smart little housemaid. All were invited to give a vote as to the most original aiticle, with the result that the 1011-weight received the greatest number, and Mrs Bell (Shag Valley;, who had contributed the doll received a pretty little Liberty frame as prize for the most original thing. Besides the 'Mlisses Graham, about 60 were present, amongst whom were: Miss Allen, Mrs G. Baldwin (Palmerston North), Mrs Bxidgman, Mrs Bullock, Mts Bell (Shag Valley), Miss Carew, fche Misses Davidson, Miss De Lautour, Miss Denniston, Miss Farquhar, Mrs H. S. Fenwick,' Mrs Fitchett Mrs Fulton, Mrs Gibson (Timaru), Mias Gilkison, Miss Hocken, Miss Joachim, Mrs M'Gowan, the Misses M*Le«n, Mrs Marshall, Mrs Ranald Macdonald (Christchurch), the Misses Neill, Mrs Riley, Mrs Russell Ritohie, Miss Royse, Miss Sise, Mrs Sinclair Thorneon, Mts Robert Turnbull, Mrs C. Turnbull, the Misses Ulrich, the Misses Webster, etc. The weather unfortunately was very bad, r«in, sleet, and snow showers falling continuously, with a bitterly cold wind, so most of the guests were content to wear a tailormade or dark costume. Miss Graham wore a stylish dark blue voile costume, with lace yoke and finishings of dark blue ribbon ruchings; Miss Cara Graham, a pretty white voile dress with lace and white satin ribbons on the bodice; Mrs Riley, white voile dress, with tucks and laoe insertion trimming the bodice; Miss Ellie Ulrich, a smart white cloth Eton costume and black hat; Mips Kathleen Ulrich, brown tai'or-made, and brown hat ; 'Miss Webster, white serge costume and black hat with feathers and large buckle; Miss Georgie Webster, black and white costume with finishing of pale blue, and hat with heliotrope and petuniacoloured ribbons ; Mrs Sinclair Thomson, dark blue tailor-made, with long coat and smart white and black toque with bright red flowers ; Mrs Robert Turnbull, stylish brown tai'or-made costume, with long coat faced with brown velvet and Oriental trimming, brown hat with plumes; Mrs Russell Ritchie, dark blue cloth coatume, with lace vest and finishings of Oriental trimming, mushroom hat of cinnamon brown straw ; Miss Miiean, dark blue cloth tailor-made, and lovely bright red hat with shaded red osirich feather; Miss Kathleen M'Lean, dark green costume and bright emerald gr €e n hat; Mrs Marshall, a cre-am coloured dress and black hat; Mrs Bell, dark blue tailor-made, handeome furs and feather hat; Mts H. S. Fenwick, dark green tailor-made and light brown hat finished with one pink rose; Miss Sice, « grey tailor-made, with black velvet facings ; Miss Denniston, blue serge costume and purple and heliotrope hat with long shaded ostrich feather; Miss Edith Farquhar, dark green tailor-made costume and white hat.

On Friday evening Miss Joachim gave a small "bridge* evening, winding up with a little dance, as a farewell to Miss Elbe Ulrich.

Mrs Ranald Ma-cdonald (Christchurch) is et pre-ont visiting her sister, Mrs Sinclair Thomson, at "Rahoy "

Miss Cowlishaw (Christchurch). who has been visiting Miss Kate Rattray, is now staying with M*rs Butterworth.

Mi and ifrs Wilfred Stead, with their

family, lelt on Wednesday f«r Wellington, en route for Napier.

Miss May Stewart is in town thia week for Miss Ellie Ullrich's wedding, and is staying with Mrs Turton at the Glen.

Mrs Bob Rhodes (Bluecliffs) 13 in town this week to be present at Miss "Ulrich's wedding, when her little daughter will be bridesmaid.

- INVERCAEGILL, June 17.

Mrs J. L. Bush gave a most enjoyable evening on Wednesday. All the guests came provided with a jumbled word, and Mrs M'lntosh, having guesed the moat, won the prize Among those present were Mr and Mrs Turnhull, Mar and Mrs T. M. Macdonald, Mts Thos. Watson, Miss M'Gillvray, Mr Tom Watson, Dr and Mrs Hogg, Mr a«d Mrs M'lntosh, Miss M'lntosh, Miss Brodrick,, Miss M'Lean, Miss Wade, Mr N. Churton, Miss I. Thomson, iljss W. Ellis, Mr T. Ellis, etc.

Miss Cecil Hall gave a delightful morning tea on Thursday in honour of Miss Alice Vyner. who leaves for San Francisco next week to be married, each guest bringing a pretty little handkerchief for the future bride. Among the guests were Miss D. Vyner, Miss Swinburne, Miss Tucker, Miss Callender, Miss tobinson. Miss Ledger, Miss Gilmoux, Miss >. Gilmour, Misses Carswell, Miss M'lntosh, Miss Harvey, Miss Sharp. Miss Pilcher, Misses Gilkison, Mrs B. J. Gilmour, Mrs A. Gilkrison, etc. The A. and P Association's winter show was held in the Zealandia Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday. The hall was packed each day, a very large number of country visitors being present.

Mrs Wm. Quinn returned 'asi week from Dunedin.

CHRISTCHURCH, June 15. Out-door games are particularly absorbing just now, and will continue in high favour for the remainder of the winter. Hockey — which is as fascinating to young girls as golf is to their mothers — is in full swing, and one or two good matches are played each week in the North Park, which makes an ideal hockey round.

Golf practice at Shirley is quite a favourite method of spending two or three afternoons a, week, and as the local championship match is not very far distant, a good deal of energy is put into these practices. At present .a "' Yankee" tournament is in full swing, and I shall probably be able to give the' names of the winners next week. Miss Cecily Kett'e, who, like her sister, promises well as a player, won the junior monthly medal in Wednesday's competition. Cn Friday a bogey match was played at Shirley for 8 pretty teaspoon of silver and enaniol presented by Miss Cowlishaw. The winner was Miss Rutherford, who put up some j.iomis ing play.

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Stead, who have teen ih-o guests of Mrs John Roberts at Littlebourne, were in town during the week m their way home to Hawke's Bay.

Miss Cowlishaw has gone on a visit to Dunedin, where she is the guest of M ; ss Rattray. Mrs Wardrop has gone to Sumner for tie rest of the ' winter. '

Mrs Ranald Macdonald is paying a visit to Jlra Sinclair Thompson.

Mrs and Miss Pitman have gone ci, a visit to Sydney, where they are the guests of 'itrs Davidson.

Mr and Mrs S. Williamson have been visiting Mrs Williamson, and have now gone lo stay with Mrs* Arthur Elworthy at Paieon*. Mrs Murray-Aynsley, who has been visitinsj Dunedin, has returned home.

Mrs Randall, who has been visiting r ri?nds in South Canterbury, is staying with ,iwr mother, Mrs Malet. The engagement ie announced of Miss C. Peache to Mr T. Izard.

WELLINGTON, June 15.

The Wellington College Old; Boys' dance was held on Thursday night in the Sydney Street Hall, and waa gjreatly enjoyed by a large number of guests. The decorations in tho effective College colours, black and gold, were most pleasing. Mrs Hislop wore a handsome gown of black mirror velvet with deep Caxrick-ma-cTo&s heartha. Miss Palmer wore an effective gown of shell pink crepe-de-chine, and her sister pale blue ; Miss Brandon, a, becoming gown of soft white silk Maltese lace ; Miss Pollock, white Oriental satin and chine sash; Miss Van Stavern pale blue eoliennes and lace; Miss Stevemson, a gown if black chiffon relieved with orange; Miss Riohaidson, white crepe de chine and floral sash; Miss Lewis, soft pink muslin and vallenciennes lace ; Miss Nioholls, old rose silk, and lace bertha; Miss Mac Donald, sky blue glace trimmed with tiny buttons; Miss Evana) a dainty insertioned muslin; Mis 3 Crawford, pale blue mousseline de soie; Miss Nash, black embroidered chiffon and red roses; and Miss Prebble, white muslin. Miss Hewlings, who has been visiting Christchurch for some months, ha« returned to Wellington. Miss Lukin left for Sydney last week, where she will remain some time.

Miss W. Willis is the guest of her sister, Mrs D. Menzies.

Mrs and the Misses Wiggins left for Australia last Friday.

Mr and Mrs 6. Beero have issued invitations for an "A"t home" on the 24th of June.

Mis MacEwen has returned from her visit to Rotorua.

The Star Club ball is to be held next Friday in the Town Hall.

A nurses' dinner is to be given this year in place of the annual ball. The idea is rather novel.

Mr Julius Knight and his company still continue to draw crowded houses. "Brigadier Gerard" proving a favourite with the public. Miss Elbert-Orton does not appear in this play, much to the disappointment of her many admirers; but at each performance she h&& been one of the audience, looking very handsome in a gown >f black mirror velvet, the small shoulder cape of which was covered with Irish crochet laoe. Others I noticed were Bishop and Mrs Wallis, Mr and Mrs Sprott, Mrs Coleridge, Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Nathani, Mr, Mra and the Misses Menteath, Mr and Mrs Harold Johnstone, Mr and Mis Ford, Mrs Rawson, Misses Simpson, Mrs and Miss Bendall, Mrs King, Mr Brown, and Miss liaish'ey.

The new Public Art Gallery was opened oa Thursday afternoon by the Mayor (Mr Hislop). Many were present. Music and delicious afternoon tea were enjoyed, and the pictures, which number about 100, were much admired.