TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2923, 23 March 1910, Page 71

TABLE TALK.

Monday Evening. Miss M'Lean gave a small bridge party at her residence, "Hazelwood." on Monday evening to bid farewell tc Mrs MacGowar. On Wednesday afternoon a great number of friends assembled at the Dunedin Railway Station to say good-bye to Mrs MacGowan and Miss C. MacGowan, Ttfho left for Wellington en route for England on that day. On Friday evening Mrs Carr gave a small bridge party at her residence, Heriot row, for Miss Wright, who is at present staying with her. On the same evening the Misses Reynolds gave a dinner party at their residence, Lees street, in honour of their cousin, Miss Pinkerton, Canada, who is at present staying with them. On Saturday evening Mrs W. A Moore gave a bridge party for Miss Wright. Miss Violet William^'gave a small 3venin« at her home in Mornington in honour of "her brother (Mr Claude Williams), who w staying with his parents (Mr and Mrs He''jr.* Williams). A small dramatic entertammv ■ was given during the evening, as well as_%V good deal of music. Mrs Patrick Marshall returned from Queenstown laet week. Miss Roberts left for Timaru on Wednesday, where she intends visiting her sorter (Mrs Hunter Weston) for a short, time. Miss" Kathleen Ulrkh left for the on Saturday. Mrs Royse is visiting hei daughter (Mrs Watson) at Invercargill; Judge and Mrs Williams left]for Welling ton last Thursday. Miss Dora Williams went north on Tuesday for a tour round the North Island. Mrs C. Rattray and family have gone to Waikouaiti. Miss Neill also left for Waikouaiti on Saturday. Rev. Dr Waddell has left on his annual holiday to Temuka for the fishing. Mrs and Miss Waddell have gone to- Waikouaiti for a few weeks. INVERCARGILL-, March 21. Last Monday Mts Miles (Bank of Australasia) gave a small afternoon tea for Mrs St. Paul, Napier, who formerly resided in this town, thus affording Mrs S.k Paul an opportunity of meeting many old friends. On Tuesday Miss A. Gardner, Spey street, gave a - very enjoyable progressive euchre party. The first prizes were won by Mrs Clere and Mr White. On Wednesday the formal opening of the golf season took place, when several mixedi foursomes were played, Mrs Prain and Mr Cochrane being the winners. The weather was, unfortunately, most unpropitious, audi few but actual players attended. On the same afternoon a team of tennis players from the Gore Tennis Club came down to Invercargill to play a team frora the Invercargill Club, but owing to the wet weather the match was not played. On Friday Miss Stocker gave a small musical evening at the Vicarage for Miss G. Willams (Dunedin). Mrs Royse (Dunedin) is visiting Mrs J. E. Watson, Trafalgar. Mrs P. Jones (Auckland) is the guest ol Mrs Searell, Yarrow street. Mrs H. W. Robinson and Mrs Rowley are spending a short time at Stewart Island. Miss Synge (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs Massey, Avenal. Mrs F. Wright (Toi Tois) has been spending a few days in town. Mrs G. Moffett is visiting Stewart Island. i Miss Ellis (eMrrivale) is staying with Mr? ! T. C. Ellis. . CHRISTCHURCH. March 19. Unfortunately Monday was a hopelesslj wet day, so bath the polo and crickel matches had to be postponed till the following day. The wedding of Miss Dora Wood, elde; j daughter of Mr William Wood, to Mr L. B ' Andrea t-o&h place in St. Matthew's Churcj

St. Albans, on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. P. Haggitt being the officiating minister, The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a princesse frock of white satin with transparent yoke and sleeves of chiffon bordered with beautiful laoe She wore a white tulle veil and carried a shower bouquet of white blossoms. The bride was attended by hex sister, Miss B. Wood and Miss Indreae, of Auckland. Their frocks wew Sam net threaded at the lomb and wuit

with pale blue satin, the yokes also being outlined with this colour; black hats swathed with cream lace. They carriec* *oouquets of pink begonias tied with pale bluo ribbons, and wore pretty pendants, the gifts of the bridegroom. The best men was Mr Andreae (Auckland), brother of the bridegroom. A reception was held after the cer»rnony .at '""Hadlow," the residence of lha bride's father and mother. Mrs Wood wora a. handsome gown of vieux rose satin with tunic overdress of mile, striped chiffon, hat of mole-coloured straw with rose ostrich feathers; Mrs Andreae (Auckland) wore pale grey crepe de chine, embroidered with pale green and black, black and white hat, bouquet of yellow roses; Mrs Wood, sen., black satin gown, black and white bonnet; Mrs H. Wood, strawberry-coloured -satin gown, black hat with pink, roses; Mrs D. Wood (Ashburton), blue shantung ccat and skirt, dull rose pink hat; Mrs P. Wood, cream lace gown, mole and pink hat, pink ostrich feather stole; Mrs Wigram, pastel blue cloth costume, black and white hat; Miss G. Harper, black silk,gown, mauve floral hat; Mrs H. Loughnan, pale blue crepe de chine, black hat; Mrs Boyle, dark grey filet canvas, black'.and white hat; Mrs Stead, black silk gown, black hat, white ostrich stole; Mrs. Julius, black lace over lemon yellow silk, Tuscan and black bonnet; Miss Julius, cream Tuscan and black hat; Mrs O. <F. Thomas, silk,, black hat; Mrs Deans, black silk gown, black and white hat; Mrs_ Symes, dark grey cloth,' blue crinoline hat; Miss Symes, bis-cuit-coloured ' silk, frock, large Tuscan hat; Mrs Nancarrow, : black lace over white silk, Tuscan and Mac khat; Mrs C. F. Thomas, deep mauve cloth, trimmed with black and white, hat to match; Miss Thomas, Tussoresilk frock, floral hat; Mrs Wilding, striped green tweed coat and skirt, green hat; Mrs Boys, cream shantung costume, black, hat; Mrs Weave, pale grey silk gown,:grey bonnet; Miss Reave, cream serge costume, floral hat. Among the many others present were Mrs and the Misses Burns, Mrs and th*. Misses Anderson, Mrs Rice, Mrs. Beals, .Mrs and! Miss Strachey, Mrs Turrell,. Mrs and Mis 3 Wilkin, the Misses Humphreys, Dr and Mrs Westerira, Dr and Mrs Stevenson, Mrs and Miss Ollivier, Mrs ..and Miss Merton, Miss Reeves, Mrs Thompson, Mr and MisS Nicholls, Mrs and the Misses Jameson, Mrs and Misa Bassett, Mr and Mrs W. Day, Mrs Irving, Dr and Mrs Gibson, Mr and Miss' Campbell. .'.'... The Christchurch Polo Club gave a delightful dance at "Te Whare" on Wednesday evening. The ball was -prettily' decorated with palms, and the verandah and lawn were hung with Chinese lanterns. The floor and music were both excellent. Mrs J. D. Hall wore a gown of. white tulle powdered with silver sequins over white satin; Mr 3 Boyle, pale grey satin, with overdress of silver sequinned tulle; Mrs Orniond (Hawke"s Bay), white satin and lace, long spray of pink roses; Mrs Pox, pale pink satin and gold embroidery ; Mrs T. Cowlishaw. white satin with tunic of Limerick lace; Mrs H. Russell (Hawke's Bay), sage green, crepe de chine, with bugle trimmings; Mrs A. Elworthy. yellow satin princesse gown, veiled in gold embroidered tulle; Mrs Melville Jameson, black ninon with, touches of pale blue over bronze-ooloured satin; Mrs A. S+rang (Palmerstoh N.), gown of p?tal pink crepe de* chine, with silver and silk embroidery; Mis H. Elworthv, white net embroidered in pak blue; Mrs* P. Elworthy, gown of m.auva sequinned tulle over white ' satin ; Mrs W. Montgomery, white lace robe: Mrs L. Rnthei* ford, vieux rose satin with rose sequinned tulle overdress'; ' Mrs Mackenzie (Hawke's Bay), black net gown with -touches of jet; Miss Sinclair Thompson, white satin with tunic of ivory lace; Miss Barker (Geraldine), peacock green satin relieved with cream lace; Miss Ogle, pale blue satin with crystal and pearl embroideries; Miss Lee, white satin and laoe; Miss Mendelson (Tirnaru), pale blue crepe de chine with crystal embroidered tulle; Miss Thomas, white laoe frock with touches of pale blue velvet; Misi Symes.-wnite crepe with pearl and opalescent sequin embro-dery; Miss Boyle, lotus blue satin, with tunic of ninon of the same shade; Miss Cracroit Wilson, pale rose, satin princesse frock; Miss Moore, black lace with touches of pale blue; Miss Humphreys, blue satin veiled in black chiffon edged with silver; Miss A". Humphreys, black ninon frock . relieved with cream lace; Mis 3 N. Campbell, dark green satin and lace; Miss Phyllis Anderson, frock of white satin. Others present were Messrs A. .Rhodes, J. D. Hall., T. Cowlishaw, H. Russell, Allen, Pell, Miller, Weave, Ormond, Stead, Strang, J. Montgomery, Godby, Fryei, Harper, Anderson, G. Russell, Neil, Brittain, Free, Rutherford, Elworthy (3), Mackenzie, and Drs Fox and Maitland. The same evening Mrs Henry Wood, gave a bridge party as a farewell to Mrs J. 0. Palmer. Mrs Wood woie a gown of black, satin charmeuse with geld embroidery;, M?* Palmer,., pale blue chjfion taffetas and creairi : laie; : "Mrs Stead, black satin with sequins and cream lace; Mrs Beals, cream satin and net with touches of gold; Mrs G."Ronalds,; sea blue satin with pearly embroidery; Mrs Nuncarrow, black satin with panels of beaded lace; Mrs Thomas, black chiffon taffetas and blonde lace; Mrs G. Westenra, champagnecoloured brocade and lace; Mrs M. Campbell, blacl silk voile and cream lace bertha; Mt 3 J. Turnbuli, black ainoa and silk em-

broidery; Mrs J. Milton, pale grey satin and sequined net; Mrs 'E. Turrell, emerald green satin and iridescent sequins; Miss Nedwill, terra-cotta coloured gown witt cream lace sleeves; Miss Campbell, pink eolienne, with fichu cf cream net; Miss Anderson, black ninon with berthe of duchesse lace. On Thursday night Mrs Thomas gave a small bridge party, the guests including Mrs and Miss Nancarrow, Mrs Donald, Mrs H. Wood, Mrs G. Ronalds, and Miss Cracroft Wilson. On Thursday a very enjoyable afternoon tea was given by Miss Symes at Eiccarton as a farewell to Miss Ogle. Tea was served "n the dining room, where the table wias prettily arranged with scarlet salvia. A puzzle competition was won by Miss Lucy Kitson. Among those present were Mrs Guy Ronalds, Misses Ogle, Humphreys (2), Lee, Thomas, Wood, Harley, Burns, Nancarrow. Hanrner, R. Anderson, Merton (2), D. and P. Anderson, Ivitson, Strachey, Wi'oughton, and Molineaux. The Misses Merton gave a small bridge party on Friday evening in honour of Miss Muriel Anderson, who leaves shortly for England, where her marriage is to l&Ae place. Among those nresent were Misses Anderson, B. Russell, Humphreys (2), Symes, Moore, Craoroft Wilson, Thomas, Campbell, and Nancarrow. Miss Humphrey has returned to Wellington. ' Mr and Mrs H. Elworthy have been staying with Dr and Mrs Fox for polo week. Miss Wilding has returned from a visit to -Mount Cook. Miss Barker (Geraldine) is visiting friends in town. Mr and Mr 3 Harold Russell (Hawke's Bay) are the guests of Mrs J. D. Ball. Mrs Jonston (Mount Tc-rlesse) is staying with Mrs Deans, Riocarton. Miss Wroughton (Ashburton) was the guest of Mrs Strachey for two or three days this week on her return from England. BLENHEIM, March 17. As the tennis season is drawing near to closing the attendance is decreasing, but on Saturday afternoon there were quite a number of "ladies present at the Marlborough Lawn Tennis Grounds. Some of those I noticed were: —Mesdames Bennett, "Walker, Carey, Waddy, Adams, Wolferstan, Reid, R. M'Callum, B. Clouston, G-. Wastney (Nelson), Wilmot (Stoke), Griffiths (2). Misses Niven, Ball (2), Neville (3), Harton (2), Ewart, B. Griffiths, Rogers (2), Rutherford, Easther, Fulton, Marsh (2), Messrs Brock, Bennett, ■B. Moore, Smaile, Wiffen, H. Anderson, etc. • A team: of Nelson croquet players have been on a visit to Blenheim, consisting of Mesdames Allen, Dodson, Harrison, Sharpo, Bunny, Wastney, and Mr Izard. They played against a chosen team of. our Blenheim players, with the result that Blenheim won by 56 points. One evening Mrs C J. W. Griffiths entertained these visitors at "The Barton" by means of a bridge tournament, when the Blenheim . representatives again came to ' the fere and the Nelson visitors were beaten, One afternoon Dr Walker took all the croquet players down the Opawa River* in a launch as far .is "Blink Bonnie, when the usual process of boiling the billy was .enjoyed-and cakes and tea dispensed and appreciated.. Some of those present were Mrs R. M'Callumi, Mrs Walker, Mrs Griffiths Marsh, Mrs Wolferstan, Mrs Innis, xtirs Watts ('"\Lansdowne'O, Mrs' B. Clouston, Mrs Bennett, Mrs Harrison (Nelson), Mrs Allen (Nelson),. Mrs Dodson (Nelson), Mrs Bunny. (Nelson), Miss Smith. Miss Burden, Dr Walker, and Mr Izard (Nelson).. •'. The Pollard Opera Company paid a visit to Blenheim last week, giving a season of four nights. They staged "Miss Hook of Holland," "Belle of Cuba," and "Olivette." We believe it will lie some time before this company will re-appear in Blenheim, as they contemplate a long and extensive tour, of Australia, On Tuesday evening the Besses o' th' Barn paid a short-visit to, Blenheim, arriving by the 7.30 train from Picton and appearing in the Blenhem Town Hall that evening, and returning to Picton again by the 10.45 train. Unioitunately the attendance at the hall was poor—it no doubt being entirely due to there having been A plethora of amusements here lately. .The Schubert selection from "Rosamunde" was perhaps the most enjoyed, and the solo cornets and euphonium playing was a rare treat. Invitations are issued for the wedding of Miss Lilian Maude Clouston, eldest daughr ter of Mrs W. E. Clouston, of "St Andrews," to Mi Herbert Yelverton Monro, eldest son of Mrs Monro.. of "Bank House," Blenheim, at the Church of the Nativity, on Wednesday, March 30. Mr and "Mrs Trent (Napier) have been on a short visit to Blenheim, but have now gont through to Nelson. ' Rev. W. W. Avery, son of Mr Wm. Avery, of "Fairhall," who is about to take up mission work in New Guinea, paid a short visiii tc Blenheim last' week; Mrs G. Wastney (Nelson) is the guest of Miss and Mr A. Bell at "Rfverla'nds." Mrs B. Barlow is visiting friends in Nel son. • Mr E. W. Moore, "Parkawa," has been visiting".Mr-.and Mrs Fred .Redwood at Spring Creek. .'' >Vj;-' .'V V " " ;r; *•■ Mr R. Bird'; (Wellington) has taken up his duties as accountant 'at the local branch of Dalgety and Co. as successor to Mr F. G.

Gslvin, who has been transfered to the Wellington branch. Mr R Bell, "Benopai," is visiting Napier. Mr aiid Mrs H. Weld (England) are the guests of Mr and Mrs A.. E. Weld at "Flaxbourne." , , n Mr and Mrs J. G-. Wilson have returned from a short visit to Wellington. Miss Irene Horton has been spending a few days with Mrs Radclifie at Seddon. WELLINGTON, March 18. The Navy League ball, which took place in the Town Hall last Tuesday evening, was a brilliant success. The decorations were very naval, and consequently most effective. Admiral Sir Richard Poore and his officers were met and welcomed by the officials ot the ball. Among the guests were—Lady Ward who wore a beautiful gown of richly embroidered cream satin; Mrs Newman, wearing a gown of rich blue chiffon velvet with lace vest threaded with gold; Mrs Campbell, old rose charmeuse and lace finishings; Mrs Palmer, soft white net gown over silk foundation; Mrs Findlay, gown of turquoise blue satin; Mrs E'wen, handsome gown of black lace; Mrs A. Dun- . can, white satin prettily trimmed-. Others present were:—Mrs Fulton, Mrs Martin, Mrs Herbert, Mrs M'Lean, Mrs Tewsley, Mrs Chaytor, Mrs K. Duncan. Mrs Begg. and the Misses L. and N. Brandon, L. Wroughton, Fitzherbert, Fitzgerald, Fell, Pearce, Jones, Miles, Collins, Salter, etc. A wedding in which, much interest was taken took place at St. Mark's Church on Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Mary Stuart, fourth daughter of Mr D. T. Stewart, was married to Mr Alan Latter, of Barry's Bay, Canterbury. The bridal gown was of ivory charmeuse, the corsage being prettily draped with Honiton lace. An embroidered veil was worn, and the - bouquet was composed of lilies, roses, and maiden-hair ferns. There were - f .our maids of honour in attendance — Miss Olivo Stuart (sister of the bride), Moss N. Latter (sister af the bridegroom), and the Mif'ses L. Tapper and Gwenda Hammerton. Frocks of soft white net mounted on white satin were wcirn by the two elder maids. The. corsage was composed of Irish crochet lace. Very becoming were the wreaths of tiny pink roses worn on the hair. The. twe small children wore dainty frocks of white ninon over silk, and also wreaths of pink rosebuds. Mr Le Clere Latter acted as best man. and Mr Black as groomsman. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mr Charles Stuart, Broughan street. The hall, drawing room, and dining r.-ora were decorated with quantities of white flowers,, the effect gained being very bridal. Mrs Stuart, sen., wore a p-own-of silver - srey ninon embroidered with Oriental trimming. Mrs Latter's gown was of blue silk, and toque to match. Mrs Charles Stuart wore wine-coloured cloth crown, and large hat of the same shade. Miss. Norah Stuart was wearing a coat and skirt of cr»am cloth much braided, ■ and black hat with plumes. Miss Vida Stuart was in •ereen. and smart hat to match. SomeC ? ''the guests were: ■MesdaroPN L. B'undell. E. Blundell. M'Lean, Pa<™, Eilliot. Buddie, Havbittle, and Butt. Mr- and Mrs Walter Stra.nq North) "are stavi.no at Day's Bay House. The Misses Turner (Kelburne) gave a tea on Fridnv afternoon in honour of the Misses Humphries ''New Plymouth), who ,are on a visit t,o, - • ... Mrs H. Pi+?he«bert (New Plymouth) and fbe . Mi,=<M>s. Fitzherbert a.re on a visit tc W°l]ington. Mrs J. Williams (Ghristchurch) is staying at the 'P'-moire Hote l - , Miss TT=h"T (Dnnedin) 'JS spendine l a f»w days with Mrs Corl-p** Hefove ■ leaving * for Svdney °n rrwfe for England. Mr= F Nathan :ia the guest of Mrs Joseph, Hob-son street. • AUCKLAND. March 17. Mri Hops Lewis g.a-"e gxi evsnins navty at h°r smest. M'sa Talbot, the honorary «ocretary of Victoria. League, to meet the manv members resident in Auckland. A-mone-at those present were Mr ind Mrs Nanier, the latter b ve r * h*ndmnri?j white si'k gown; Mr and Mrs Lee Myers, the latter in white «''k with shaded, niuk embroidery; Mrs W. Colbeck. in riale blue charmeuse and shonldar scarf of bhi° chiffon with pale pink roses: Profesor ?"<\ Mvs.Egerton. Canon and Mrs Neleon and Mis** Katie Nelson, P"o-------fessor and Mrs Segar. Mrs E. Anderson. Mr and Mrs Henry-Brett.- Mrs T. C. Will'anwj and Miss Williams. Mrs Willie Bloomfield, and Miss 7'lorence. Walker, etc., etc. During the evening sones were given .by Miss Blanche .Garland. Mt Guv Pierce, and others. Miss Florence Walker playing a violin solo in her usual finished manner. Mrs Hope Lewis was wearing a Princesse gown of near cock blue chiffon velvet, the bodice of w"d«h was tastefully finished with cording. Miss Talbot wore a smart Black evening gown with jetted trimmings. Other entertainments given for Miss Talbot have been the 'uncheon party at Mrs Sidney Nathan's in Symonds street, a- cruise round, the hn.rbour in a ruo-tot launch with a number of friends, and a- dinner party at Mrs T. C. Williams's in Princess street. The public meeting held in St. Andrew's Hall last Monday evening, when Miss Talbot addressed a large audience, was both nleasant and instructive. Miss Talbot's short visit to Auckland was terminated yesterday, when she took her departure by the Navua en route for Home. : Mr and Mrs J. H. Upton and Miss Nelly Upton left yesterday by the Mongolia, on an extended tour of Great Britain and Europe. : Mr and Mrs Ernest Bloomfield, with Mrs Browning and Miss 'Lnta -Browning,- are soending a couple of weeks in motoring in the Hot Lakes district. Mr and Mrs T. C. Williams and family have rented Mrs Alfred Nathan's beautiful home in Princes street ior a couple of years. Canon and Mrs Cole (New Plymouth) have taken Mrs Arthur Nathan's house in Princess street while they are away in England.