TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2929, 4 May 1910, Page 71

TABLE TALK.

Monday Evening. On Friday afternoon Mrs Cutten, Andersen's Bay, gave a most enjoyable afternoon tea for M'rs CJlrich and Miss Ulrich, who are shortly leaving Dunedin for a- trip to the North Island. Delicious tea was partaken of m + ,bs dining room-, the table being tastefully decorated with yellow clnysantheimims and autumn leaves. Mrs and Miss Cutten received their guests in the drawing room. Mrs Cutten wore a black robe with point lace collar and cap; Miss Cuiten, very smart electric b'uo silk crepoline, prettily trimmed with cresir. la.ee. Seme present were:—Mesdames Cargill, Hart, Ulriah, Mia-cassey. Turn bull, Cbees'eir.an, Roberts, Russell Ritchie, Shennan. Ogstcn, Gallaway, M'Master, Hosking, Williams, Haggilt, A. Roberts, G. Roberts, Sise, M'L-ean, Crbell, Fenwick, Batchalor, Joachim, Allen, Marshall, Misses Ulrich, Hart, M. Hart, M.acassey, Neill, Williams, K. Uirich, M"Dean, Sise, Webster, Rattray, Orbell, Shennan, Cgston. Farquhar, E. Farquhar, Royse, Eatcbelor, Wimperis, Dudley, Benham, V. Williams, Cargill, K. Rattray, etc. Mrs Williams wore a- smart black and wbite check tweed coat and skirt, black hat with white flowers; Mrs A. Roberts, stylish reseda green cloth, made in the style of a military coat and braided with green, green hat to m.atch ; Mrs Marshall, black crepe cloth coat and skirt, large black and white hat; Mrs Allen, grey costume; Mrs Fenwick, dark blue, coat and skirt, large bat with feathers.; Mrs Gallav.ay, navy blue costume, toque to match', Mrs Ogst.on, pretty China blue tus ore silk, black bat; Miss M'Loan, stylish white serge coat and skirt, grey hat with cerise velvet; Miss Ulrich, navy blue serge ccstumo. black beaver hat; Miss S. Haggiti, blue cloth coat and skirt, smart black hat; Miss Hart, navy blue costume, n.eat blue straw bat; Miss M. Hart, brown costume, burnt straw and brown hat; Miss Macassey, fawn serge coat and ski. t. black bat with fkwers; Mies G. Webster, fur coat and mole" skirt, enroll fur toque with feathers; Miss Orbell, navy blue costume, straw hat with blue of a lighter shade; Miss K. Ulrich, grey coat and skirt, large black bat with gold; Miss Rattray, brown cloth ccat and skirt, black hat; Miss Shennan, light blue costume, white felt hat; Miss Williams, navy blue serge, hat composed of pink roses ; Miss Violet Will'urns, blue cloth coat and skirt, braided with black, large black hat.

On Friday evening the return match of the noxih end- bridge players against the south end was played at Mrs C. Eattray's residence, Alva street. Three rooms were used for playing in, while upstairs a- delicious supper was much enjoyed by all. The table was decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Mrs Rattray received her guests in the ball, and. was gowned in. a beautiful black net over silk, bodice trimmed with silver lace and touches of pale blue satin. Those present were: —Dr and Mrs Batchelcr, Mr and Mrs Butterworth, Mx and Mrs Moore, Dr and Mrs Ferguson. Mr and Mrs Acion Adams, Mrs Hosting, Miss Marchant, Mrs Edmond, Mir and Mrs Leslie Harris. Miss Salmond, Miss K. Salmond. Miss G. Webster, Miss Royse, Mrs Stock, Miss Eattray, Miss F. Rattray, Miss M. Neill, Mir Sise, Mr Hunter. Mr Cock, ] Mr Wcodhcuse, Mr Duthie, Mr Bullock. During the week a. great deal of interest has been taken in some pictures which were shown in ilhe water-colour room at the Art Gallery. They are the work of Miss Wain, an English artist who is at present in Dunedin awaiting orders, Many of the pictures were very highly thought of and admired, several being sold during the weßk. j Dr and Mrs Allen returned from the north last week. Miss Brownjohn went north on Tuesday. Miss Wain and Miss Durrani are visitors to Dunedin at present. Miss K. Ulrich returned from Tinnaru on Tuesday. j Mrs Fitzclaremce Roberts, left for Invercargill on Monday. I Mrs Elmslie returned to Geraldine dur- • ing the week. Mrs Hendrie (Cromwell) is visiting Dunedin at present. Ml-s Brent and Mrs Massey both returned , to Invercargill at the beginning of the ; week. Dr Siedeberg is still absent in the North Island. Miss Smith returned from the north during the week. On Saturday evening Miss Gould gave a small bridge party at St. Paul's Vicarage. INVERCARGILL,, May 2.On Monday last Mrs T. C. Ellis, Ettriok, gave a progressive bridge evening for ladies Fivj tables Wtre played at. Mrs J. L. Watson and Mrs T'. S. Miller were the winners of the first and second prizes. Amongst, those present were Mrs T. C. Ellis. Mrs Sharp, Mrs Elyre, Mrs Bawson, Miss Bawson, Mrs H. W. Robinson, Mrs G. Robinson, Mrs Miller, Miss Bedfoid, Mrs Christophers, Mrs J. Brodrick, Mrs Quinn, Mrs Handyside, Mrs Callender, Mrs M'Credie, Mrs H. Maodonald, Mrs Wade, Miss Ellis. The first meeting of the Girls' Shakespeare Club was held at the house of Mrs H. Robinson on Monday evening. Several bridge evenings were held on Friday evening. Mrs Christophers, Tweed street, was the hostess for the first meeting of the Southland Bridge Club on that evening. Mrs B. Basstian, Tweed street, gave a progressive bridge party, the first prizes being wen by Miss Nelson (Christchurch) and Mr Nolan. On Saturday evening Nurse Wellesley gave a very enjoyable progressive bridge evening for her guest, Miss Eileen Nelson. The hostess, who was wearing a very becoming wine-coloured gown, received her siiests in the drawing room, where bridge

was played. A dainty supper was scrv: 1 ii the- dining room, the table being tiecc.< ec with white chrytanthemuins. First pr-zet were won by Miss V. Mitchell and Mr Field. Those present were: Miss Nelson, Miss Haekworth, Miss Ellis, Miss V. Mitchell. Miss M. Rcbiiwon, Miss Callender, Miss Macdonald. Dr Macdonald, Messrs Nolan, G. "Russell. Field, Callender, Ellis, Mathias, M. Mitchell. Great interest is being taken in a children's fancy dross party, which _is to bi given in the Victoria Hall on the 6th of May under (he auspices of the Society for Promoting the Health of Women and Children. I'cie object is to raise funds to provide for a Plun,ket Nurse. Judging by the interest taken the party should be a great success. I Mr and Mrs J. C. Ellis, and Miss Ellis, I Merrivale, are the guests of Mrs T. C. UHis, : Ettrick. I Mrs Chisholm, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs F. Chisholm, Gladstone. Mrs Masse y returned from Dunedin on Saturday. Miss Fester, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs B. Baastian, Tweed street. Mrs W. Haslett left by the Manuka on Monday foi Sydney, where she will spend the winter months. Miss G. M'Lauchlan, Dipton, is staying at the Vicarage w.th Miss Stocker. The Misses Hannan, Auckland, who have been visiting relatives in Invercargill for some time, left for the north on Monday. Mrs Tucker, Gala street, is spending a short time in Dunedin. OAMARU May 2. Last, week quite a number of people) motored up to Tiixaru for the races. L noticed Mrs Sutton's oar with Mrs Darling and Mrs Babington; . Miss Bullied's car with Mbs Douglas, Miss Murdoch and Miss M.aude, and Mrs Bucklay's car from "Redcastle." Mr W. M'Kellair (Mceraki) and Mr Monro (Otekaike) were in town last week. Mrs Buckley bas returned to "Redcastle" from Tirmru, where she has been staying at Miss Raine's for the races and Jockey Club ball. Miss Bullied gave a very enjoyable little bridge party last Friday night at " Pen-r-hyn," Miss Reddell being the winner of the ladies' prize. Mr Alex Mwrdock, who has been very ill with typhoid fever, was in town on Saturday for the first time since his illness. M:r Macdonald is still in hospital with typhoid, but is a little better. Miss Talbot, of Tima.ru, motored to Oamaru on Saturday to visit Miss Burry. Miss Macadam., who has been staying at "Waimate with Mrs Paul Studholme, returned on. Friday. Mrs Cowie Nicolls was in towr las' week with her sister. Mrs Douglas was the hostess for the Reading Club' or Saturday night, Dickens being the author of the evening. Betters have arrived from Auckland and Suva' from Mrs and Miss Whitton, who are on their way to England. They are having a meat interesting and enjoyable voyage. The Golf Club has had its opening day, and is now in full swing. Ms and Mrs Reid motored from Tim.aru to spend the week-end at "Elderslie." Invitations have been issued for M:r LovellNicoll's marriage to Miss Baties, which takes place at Waimate on May 18. After the wedding they go to Wanganui, where Mr Nicol's has bought land. Mrs Miacarthur has returned from Gere, where she has been visiting her sister, Mra Mac Gibbon, at the "Retreat." Macdcr.ald's Pictures are still attracting a number of people. Amongst the audience I noticed Mrs Sutton and bar Utile boys, Major and Mrs Keddell, Mr and Mrs Macarthur. the Misses M'Cavv, Mrs Davies, XL and Mrs Jones, Misses Jones, Mr Bulle,' ' and many others. TIMAKU, May <L. The Souih Canterbury Jockey Club had . perfect day for the opening of their autumn meeting, and record acceptances made the racing interesting. There were 'many visitors present from both north and south. Mrs A. ' Elworthy wore old rose costume covered with braiding in the same colour, small black hat with white ostrich tips; Mrs H. Elworthy, biscuit ccat and skirt, hat; Mrs P. Elworthy, grey costume, covered! grey coarse silk net, hat with feathers; Mis Milton, dark blue tailor-made, black hat; Mrs J. Scott, lark heliotrope, with black braid hat of same colour; Mrs Ccstello, grey striped coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs. Pother.ll, old rose costume, hat with wreath of shaded flowers; Mrs Babington, white dress, long grey coat, black and white hat; Mrs LougSman, purple cloth coat and skirt, hat with feathers; Mrs Miller, grey tweed coat and skirt, grey and blue hat; Mrs Cran, white costume, w*ite and black hat; Mrs Costello, violet cloth costume, bat with shaded roses; Mrs Shallcrass, dark tweed coat and skirt, black hat; Miss Wroughton (Ashburton), pink ccat and skirt; Mrs Thunder (Ashburton), black cloth coat and skirt, black hat; Miss Cargill, blue shantung dress, hat with wreath of flowers; Miss O. Hassell, brown ooat and skirt, brown hat; Miss Talbot, light coat and skirt, hat to match; Miss J. Grant, pink coat and skirt, pink hat; Miss Ivy Grant, heliotrope coat *nd-skirt.. The ball given in the evening after the first day's races was a great success. Amongst these present were Mars Jameson, who wore piale grey brocade; Mrs A. Elworthy, deep primrose satin, trammed lace; Mrs H. Elworthy, black chiffon over pale blue; Miss Elworthy, pale blue; Miss Westmacott, pale pink chiffon taffeta; Mrs Miller, blue cha.rmeuse; Mrs Arthur, green satin; Miss Cunningham, old rose chaimeuse; M'ss Broderick, white chiffon taffeta; Mrs Orbell, black silk trimmed with lace; Miss M. Orbell (debutante), white charmeuse, lace fichu; Miss Turner, white charmeuse; Miss Lvon, white silk; Mrs H. Reeves, old rose silk. Many others were present from all parts of the district. M-'ss Lucy Revell was married last week to Mr Huddleston. The bride wore a white coat end skirt. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few intimate friends being present. Mrs Wilfred Howell is spending a few days in town. Mrs H. Reeves was the guest of Mrs A. Elworthy for the races and ball. Miss Merchant has gone to New Plymouth for the wedding of her cousin, Miss Olive King. The engagement oi Miss M. Young to Mr R. Johnston, late of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company in this tovm, is announced. Miss Elworthy (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs Jameson. The annual general meeting of the Timaru Croquet Club was held on the lawn on Saturday afternoon, April 30, Mrs Hassell (president) presiding'. The balance sheet for the year was considered very satisfactory; the receipts (including £2l 9s Id brought forward) were £99 10s 7d); expenditure, £7B 13a 7d, leaving a balance to credit of £2O 17s. The following officers were elected for the coming jw:-President. Mm W. Kav:

captain. Miss Revell; hon. treasurer, Miss Olive Hassell; lion, secretary, Mrs Miles. Mr and Mrs John Hole leave shortly for a visit to England. Miss Edith Hole was married last week to Mr Andrews. The wedding party was a large one, the Eev. T. Adams officiating at the marriage ceremony in St. Mary's Church, assisted by the Bev. T. Curaiow. The bride wore a beautiful trained gown of white satin. Her going-away dress W'as pale grey coat and skirt, grey feather boa, and grey hat with feathers. CHRISTCHTJRCH, April 30. The Misses Humphreys invited a number of their friends to a small dance at " Daresbury Rookery" on Tuesday evening. Dancing took place in the drawing room, and the floor was excellent. The dining room, where supper was served, was prettily arranged with chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Miss Humphreys was wearing a frock of pale rose ninon with touches of pale blue &atin and cream lace; Mis* A. Humphreys, saxe blue ninon over white satin; Miss A. Prins, white crepe de chine, with touches of floral ribbon; Miss Ina Prins, frock of mignonette green taffetas and cream lace; Miss Symes, saxe blue chiffon ovei white satin with touches of silver; Miss Moore, pale blue ninon frock; Miss M Burns, pale pink siatin, with silver embroideries; Miss B. Russell, frock of blue embroidered chiffon; Miss R. Wilson, white mousseline de sciie; Miss G. Mierton, pale pink voile and white laoe; Miss Harley, sea blue chiffon with, pearl and crystal embroidery. Others present were:—Messrs Allen, God by, Montgomery, Helmore, Fryer? Anderson (2), Wilding, Fell, E. Stead, Brittain, and Dr Nedwill. On Friday evening the Theatre Royal was crowded on the occasion of the first appearance oif Mr WiUoughby's company in "The Night of the Party." It is quite one of the most amusing plays we have seen since '•Charley's Aunt," and the audience was a most enthusiastic one. Among those present were:—Dr and Mrs Fox, Mr and Mrs T. Cowliahaw, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Thomas, Mr and" Mrs H. Wood, Dr and Mrs Steveneon, Mrs and Miss Rose, Mrs Nancarrow, Mrs Guy Ronalds, Miss B. Russell, Miss D. Marshall (Wanganui), the Misses Humphreys (2), Miss Symes, Miss Cracroft Wilson, Mr and Mrs J. Hall, the Misses Merton (2), Mr and Mrs Sims, and the Misses Anderson (3). i Mrs Maurice Harper (Timaru) has been paying a short visit to Christchurch. Mrs Duncan Cameron is the guest of the Misses Murray-Aynsle j. Mrs Cameron leaves for England by the Turakina next week. Mrs Wigram also leaves by the Turakrna for England next Wednesday. Mrs and Miss Westmaocitt (Glenavy) left for Wellington on Friday after spending several days in town. Miss Nedwill is payiing a visit to the North Island. Mis C. W. Reid left last Wednesday on a visit to Rotorua. Miss Strachey returned on Thursday from a visit to Mrs H. Lance, Horsley Downs. Mrs and Miss El worthy have returned from Hastings, where, they were staying with Mrs Williamson. WELLINGTON, April 28. Wellington is quietly entering into the gaieties of the winter season—a season which XJromisas to be unusually gay and bright, with plenty of young dancing people waiting to make their debut. Mrs Collins on Thursday last gave a delightful dance at her home in Hobson street. The hall and pretty reception rooms were gay with autumn flowers and soft foliage. Mrs Collins wore white brocade and diamonds, and Miss Collins a pretty gown of white soft silk. Amongst the guests were: Mesdames Pearce, Crawford, lan Duncan, A. Duncan, Misses Holmes, Harcourt, Wilford, Rawson, Brandon, Fitzgerald, Seddon, Fitzherbert, and Nathan. Miss Berry, matron of Napier Hospital, is spending a few days here en route to Christchurch. ■ Mrs Tuson, whose departure for England will be greatly regretted, by her many friends, is giving several luncheon parties, a delightful way of entertaining intimate friends. Mrs John Prouse, who has already introduced so many musical celebrities to her Wellington friends, has issued invitations for an "At home" next Monday "to meet the Ellwocd Trio." Mrs Algar Williams is spending a few weeks with Auckland friends. Mrs Gorton (Bulls) is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Harding, Hobson street. Mrs A. E'. Cohen (Dunedin) returned by the Moana from Australia yesterday. Everyone has expressed regret that Mrs Wilford, who has always helped her husband so loyally at his campaigns, should have been absent in Scotland at the time of his victory. His friends were simply delighted at his success. After the results became known Mr Wilford appeared on the balcony of the Evening Post, accompanied by his mother, his daughter, and his sister. The latter have been indefatiguable in assisting him. and it is said they visited 1800 houses during the elections. Mr Crawford the only other candidate, was also exceedingly popular, polling over 5000 votes. Mrs Wilford returm shortly from Home. Mr and Mrs "Bob" Levin and their ohildren have been spending a few days here. A pretty wedding celebrated yesterday at St. Paul's Church was that of Miss Edith Chittey, of Wellington, to Mr Newson. The bride wore a pretty white silk gown, and was given away by her father. At Feathe-rston Mr Roy Barton was married 'ast Wednesday to Florence, only daughter of Mr John Bidwell, Featherstcin. Dr and Mrs Fitchett left this week on a motor trip up north. They intend returning via Wanganui. Mrs and Miss Willis are visiting Mrs Duncan Menzies. Mr and Mrs Edwin Keiller and Mrs G. Potts also, from Rangitekei, have been in Wellington lately. The children's pageant is progressing merrily, but so secret are the suburbs keeping their choice of floral designs that mere outsiders must "linger to learn." Lady Ward leaves this week with the Premier for a visit to the South Island. Mrs Ealf.our (Napier) was here last week en route for "Piahutea" as guest at Miss Browell's wedding. The opening of the golf season at Heretaunga Club took place formally last- Saturday, when, despite the stormy weather, many guests ventured out to the pretty clubhouse. Sir Joseph Ward, in a few happily-chosen words, declared the season opened, and later Lady Ward presented to she winners several nice trophies. ~ The new vice-regal residence'is-going to b;> a charming home. Situated on a high rise well to the south end of the city, it c,;mimainds a splendid view. From the tower there is an uninterrupted panorama from Island Bay in one direction to the Lower Hutt in the other. Simply charming! The building itself is, oir will be, most suitable and pretty; beautiful large rooms, the plastered ceilings in several of the bedrooms being ornamented with charming

designs. The dining rcom—a long, rather narrow design—also has a very fine csiling The large entrance hail will be imposing, an' the ballroom looks quaint and charming, even though it is all in a half finished condition. 'JL'ne grounds are untouched yet, but great plans are nr?.de to improve and baautify them. AUCKLAND, April 27. Mrs Ernest Robertson gave a tea party at her home, " Cotele," Symondis street, when amongst those present were Mrs Parkes, in a brown costume with handsome browns furs; Mrs Hope Lewis, purple cloth frock, richly braided, and smart tricorne hat of black straw with silver trimming; Mrs Savage, pale grey cloth suit and large black beaver hat; Mrs and Miss Rice, Mrs H. A. Marriner, Mrs Ranken Reed and Miss M-avis Reed, Mrs Leo Myers, Mrs Langguth, Mrs Pollen, and Mrs Percy "Williams, etc. "Peter Pan" has at last reached Auckland, and His Majesty's Theatre is crowded at every performance with most appreciative audiences. I am so glad' that the children l in the different homes are to be given a chance of seeing the play. The marriage of Miss Lilian Thorpe, the youngest daughter of Mrs Thorpe, of Fairfay road, Epsom, to Mr Victor Bagnall took place last Wednesday at St. Mark's Church, Remuera. The bride was given away by Archdeacon Thorpe, of Christchurch, who came up on purpose to be present at the ceremony. There was only one bridesmaid, Miss Sylvia Thorpe, the favourite sister of the bride, and she was dressed in white crystalline with tucked net yoke and l sleeves and smart brown hat with vieux rose tulle and grasses. The bride's dress was of ivory satin charmeuse, with ocurt train, and with ihis was worn the orthodox wreath and veil. After the ceremony was over a reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother, in Fairfax road, when a few favoured friends and relations were present. Later on in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left on their honeymoon. Their future home will be in Aiickland. The usual fortnightly meeting of the French Club was held last Tuesday evening in St. Paul's Schoolroom, when there was a large attendance of members present. Mr Thomas Mahoney presided, and during the course of the evening announced that it was the wish of the club that the French consul. M. Boeufve (now away in England and France on a short visit), should h& presented with a facsimile in the shape of a gold cross set with diamonds of the Legion d'Honneur lately conferred on him. Madame Bceufve responded in a very pretty little speech, during which she told its that the French Club in Auckland' was the largest Alliance Franchise in the world. There is no doubt it has been a great success here, and has given many an incentive to study the French language whc otherwise would not have don© so.

Were you not very * sorry when the news of the death of Mark Twain, the clever humourist writer, became known? Most of the flags on the buildings in town were at once half-masted, while the shipping and the many yaoht3 in the harbour also did what they could to show their regret at the passing away of one who 'is deserving of the gratitude of all. mankind. . I must not close my letter without a reference to the passing away last Saturday morning of the Rev. F. Larkins, one of the best-known of the clergy of the Church of England! in the diocese of Auckland. He is survived by three daughters, one of whom was the constant companion, of her aged father, and who was ever in attendance upon. him. The interment took place last Sunday afternoon at St. Mark's Church, Remuera.