TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, 1 June 1910, Page 71

TABLE TALK.

Monday Evening.

This being winter show week and winter race week also numbers of people are coining to town to join in what festivities there • are going on. Seme of those who ha,VC arrived lately are:—Mr and Mrs W. Menlove (Southla.il), who are the guests of Ml and Mrs John Koberts (Littleboume); Mi and Mrs Laidlaw (Matakanui), who are visi< ing Mrs Turnbull, George street. Mrs Graham and Miss Cara Graham., who have been visiting in the North Island, returned to Di.nedin on Thursday. Mr Robert Turnbull and Miss Turnbull (Wanaka Station) are staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss Mary Turnbull is the guest of Mia J. M. Ritchie, " Balviaid." Mr Jock Ritchie (Oamaru) is spending a few days in Dunedin. Mss K. Logan (Central Otago) is staying at Leith House. Mr and Mrs MacFailane (Tiinaru) are the guests of Mrs Angus, George street. Dr Freda Bathgate, who has been for a trip to Rotcrua, returned to Dunedin on Thursday. Mrs Woodhcuse, who has been visiting friends in the North Island, returned to town during the week. Miss Dolly Allen left for Christchurch on, Saturday, where she intends paying a short visit. Mr Jirr Allen left for England on Satur« day. He will be absent for some time. At the Orchestral Society's concert last week Mrs Hudson and Mr Neville-Smith i (Tiniru) were the vocalists for the eveni ing. There was a very good attendance. IMuch sympathy is felt for Mir and Mrs Biicigeman, who recently kst their youngest

laughter. The little one died jyjss pneuJcoiiia on Thursday afternoon. The death of Mrs Israel, which took place on Thursday at the Bank of New Zealand, George street, will be felt greatly in Dunedin, where she was so much toeloved by those who knew her. Mrs) Israel mss a wom!am of wide sympathies, and jfcook a, very active but unobtruaJce part in nnany matters of public interest. JK»en sympathy is felt for Mr Israel and the family in their sad bereavement. The i©ws of the sudden death of Mrs (Low at her residence, Park street, oil Sunday afternoon cam© as a shock to his many friends. Up till the time of her death ehe seemed to be in good ae&l'th and Spirits. Mrs Low wus one of tM* aid identities of Dunedin, and will be gif.fflMy missed Sa the city. Mrs H. P. Thompson, who has returned from' England, is visiting Mrs Howard Jackson, Stafford street.

Miss M'lntyre (Hopetoun) and Miss Johnston (Ashley Downs) axe spending show week with friends in Dunedin.

INVEBCAKGITo. ¥ay 30. Monday evenina Ladies' Bridee

Club msi at Mrs Rawscn's, Crinan street. On the same evening the A venal Bridge Club met at the house cf Mrs Tennent, North road.

Mrs Morrah (Gladrtcne) gave a very enjoyable afternao.il tea. on Tuesday for Mrs Leathani (New Plymouth). Mrs Morrah, who was wearing a dress of purple velvet,' with cream tucked net sleeves, received her guests in the drawing room. Delicious tea and cakes were served in the dining room. The table was prettily decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn foliags.

A thoroughly enjoyable dance was given at the residence of Mrs Gardner, Spey street, by Miss A. Gardner and.; Miss B. Wylie. The joint hostesses received their guests in the drawing room. Miss A. Gardner was wearing a most becoming gown of white, not spangled with gold over heliotrope silk; Miss Wylie,was wet-ring white. The spacious dining ream was utilised for dancing, .nipper being served in the breakfast room. The supper tables were decorated with autumn foliage and chrysanthemums. About a hundred guests v. ere present. Miss Mary Wylie, a debutante., looked charming in a. pretty frock of white sati»®Vvith pearl embroideries; Mrs C. Clere wore an overdress of white lace over yellow silk; Miss D. Sutton,, heliotrope silk; Miss N. Sutton, white silk; Miss Piper, Dumedin, blue silk; Mrs ' . Cuthbertson, white embroidered chiffon eve:- white siik; Miss- D. Smith, white silk; Miss Sharp, blue silk. Some of those present were:—Mrs and Miss Gardner, Mrs Nae Smith (Victoria), Miss Robertson, Mr and Mrs Clere, Mr and Mrs George. Cuthbertson Misses Sutton (2), Pilehea:, Carswell (2), Robinson (2), Corbett (2), Wade, M'Lean, Smith, Nelson, Hackwoxth, Kirk, Miller, Young, Steele, M'Hu'tcheson, Gilkison, Hay, Wylie, Roivaldson, Mehaffy, Hare, Macalister, Sharp, Black, Macdonald, Messrs Sise, Hamann, Fraser, Ycung, Miller, Saunders, Sutton, S'trettell, Macalister, Black, Steele, Webb, Watson. Callender, Carswell, Earle, Cuthbertson, Uren, Mitchell, Field, Armstrong, Williams, Brown-Mathias, O. Beirne, Dr Macdonald, Dr Pottinger, etc. The annual tennis ball, given by the members of the InvbTcargill Lawn Tennis Club, took place in the Victoria Hall on Thursday, 26th. The function was a brilliant one, and was voted one of the most successful balls given by this club. The frocks worn on this occasion were very dainty and beautiful, pinks and blue 3 predominating. The decorations, music, and supper left nothing to be desired. The committee had worked with great enthusiasm, to make the dance a complete iuccess, and the results must have been most gratifying. The stage was converted into a drawing room, with small tables for the convenience of bridge players, plenty of cosy chairs and comfortable sofas, so that those who preferred to look on could do so in comfort. A profusion of palms, ferns, r.nd other greenery had been employed, which produced a charming effect. A small stage bad been erected at the lower end of the hall for the musicians. Harvey's Band supplied very inspiriting music. A sumptuous supper was served in the supper room, the tables being very prettily decorated with white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. T'hreu debutar.tes came out at this ball. Miss Dora looked charming in White silk taffetas, swathed bodice with silver passementerie, white aigrette in hair. Miss M. Vyner looked very well in soft white silk, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. Miss Ruth Stout also looked well in white silk. Mrs A. Fenwick (Dunedui) wore .a becoming gown of black velvet, with black chiffon and jet on corsage; Mrs W. D. Hunt, pale heliotrope satin; Mrs Gould (Winton), blue silk poplin J Mrs R. J. Gilmour, very graceful gewn of charmeuse 6f an unusual thade of flame led, draped corsage with fcilveas trimmings; Mrs W. A. Qtt, sage green satin; Mrs A. B. Haggitt, a charming frock of pale rase pink eSvarmeuse, bodice finished with black embroideries; Mrs Caiitrell, pale green silk; Mrs A, Mbffett, white satin j Mrs Spenoe, heliotrope silk: Mies Ewar>t, white lace over white glace silk; Mrs Callender, black net over dress of blue silk; Mis Longuet, taxe blue mervnilleux; Mrs Barclay, vieux rose silk: Miss A. Gardrer, pale blue satin; Miss Nelson (Christcburch), princess gown of white satin, gold embroidery on corsage; Miss Callender, blue spangled net over blue silk; Miss V. Robinson, salmon pink silk, bodice with tucked net and gold insertions! MSss Gilkison, blue satin oharmeuse} Mis Bay, cream; satin; Mks Gow, pale pink Bilk, with gold trimming; Mies Marjorle Robin* son, pale pink chaimeuse with touches of black on bodice; Miss Piper (Duaedin), white net over white silk; Miss 0. Black, pale blue cbarmeuse satin; Miss M. Saunders,. very pretty pale shell pink charmeUse; Miss M. RnbinßovK rjale sveen silk, faodiaA with

silver and crystal ornamentation; Deschler, blue satin with panels of Oriental embroidery; Miss V. Deschler, white net over white satin; Miss Young, pink silk; Miss W. Tucker, blue silk; Miss R. Tucker, violet velvet with silver on corsage; Miss Tennent, princess gown of pink charineu&e; Miss Logan, black net over grey silk; Miss Carswell, pile pink satin; Miss Sharp, white silk; Miss Kirk (Christehurch), white silk. Some of those present were : —Mr and Mrs Angus, Mr and Mrs Longuet, Mr and Mrs W: A. Ott, Mr and Mrs A. B. Haggitt, Mrs Roberts (St. Clair), Mr and Mrs H. M. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs Webb, Mrs H. W. Robinson, Mr and Mrs Stout, Mr and Mrs C. Y. Brodrick. Mi and Mrs C. Clere, Mr and Mrs G. Moffett, Mr and Mrs A. Moffett, Dr and Mrs Gow (Winton), Mr and Mrs G. Cuthbertson, Dr .and Mrs Cantrell, Mr i-.nd Mrs R. J. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs J. Callender, Mr and Mrs R. Berndtson, Mir and Mrs B. B.asstiau, Mr and Mrs S. Hunter, Mrs Barclay, Mr and Mrs Swale, Mr and Mrs J. Gilkison, Mr and Mrs Spence, Mr and Mrs Oliver, Misses Basstian, Callender, Corbett (2), Deschler (2), Gow, L. Nichol, Tucker (2), Robinson (3), Young, Steele, Mehaffy, Brown (2), Haine, Hackworth, D. Smith, Fleming, Gilkison, Sharp, Pilcher, Gardiner, Vyner, Stout, Wyli-e (2), R, Miller, V. Kirk (Christehurch), Mair, Black, E. Macdonald, Nelson (Christehurch), Ronaldson, Woinarski (Melbourne), K. Williams, Johnstone, Ewart, Carswell (2), Drs Macdonald and Pottinger, Messrs Armstrong, Alsop, Brodie, Cuthbertson, Carswell, Callender, Hamann, Sise, Brcwn, D."" Morton, Steele, D. Miller, Youn 2 -, Webb, L. Smith, A. Saunders, Mair, G. Keddell, C. Moffett, Drury, Field, Fraser, Ellis, M'Leod, W. Jones, F. Matheson, O. Beirne, Otway, Nolan, T. Watson, Tucker, Uren, Black, Gillespie, Rodie (2), Hickman, Mitchell (2), Welbroke, A. Vyner, Mehaffy, Raymond (2), Miacalister, Thompson. Tie n-ev. skating rink at the King's Hall was formally opened by the Mayor (Mr W. A. Ott) on Fiiday evening, when about 700 were present by invitation. The hall is the largest in Inveieargill, and the floor space is most ample. About 500 were skating during the evening, and .all were loud in their appreciation of the comfort and convenience of the new hall, which will doubtless attract a large number of skaters during the winter stason. Miss Piper (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Gardner, Spey street. Mrs Roby (Akaroa) is visiting her mother, Mrs Pilch-er, Spey street. Miss Denniston (Balclutha) has been staying with Mrs Cuthbertscn, Gala street. Mrs Leatham and her daughters left for the north an Friday. Mr and Mrs R. Berndtson (Rivertcn) have been staying in town for a few days. Mrs Aufrere Fenwick (St. Clair) was the guest of Mrs H. W. Robinson, Ettrick street, during last week. Miss Zichy-Wcinarski, who has been the guest of Mrs Swinburne, All Saints' vicarage, Gladstone, Invercargill, left on Monday by the Moeraki for her home in Ballarat, Victoria. OAMARU, May 28. Tuesday, the first day of the raoes, was warm and mild, though inclined to be a little dull. However, there was a very good attendance, and the racing was splendid. Amongst the many hanlsome dresses were: Mrs S. J. Buckley, green soft cloth braided with black, grey furs and toque to match; Mrs Sutton, mole cloth, deep green revers and buttons, large black picture hat; Mrs Gillies (Hakataramea), white serge and white fox furs and toque; Mrs Orbell (Dunedin), cream coat and skirt and large black hat; Mrs Babington, plnm-coloured serge, frock with buttons and revers of buff, large Napoleon (hat in black; Mrs George Buchanan (Ashburton), Russian frock of mole colour braided with black, black hat; Miss Mary Hoskitiis, cream frock with scarf and hat of soft mauve; Miss Mac Master, dark green coat and skirt, green hat; Miss Kathleen Mitchell, grey coat and skirt, pmk tricorne hat; Miss N. Nicola, dark blue serge, black braid and black hat; Miss Kan© (Christehurch), grey coat and skirt richly braided; Miss Keddell, navy blue coat and skirt, cream waistcoat, and electric blue hat with wing and breast of paradise bird; Miss G. Keddell, green cloth frock, dull pink hat; Miss Bulleid, striped cloth of black and white, elegant purple straw hat. The second day of the race meeting was bright and fine, and many mere country people motored to the racecourse, Mrs Arthur Elworthy (Pareora) wore a dark green Russian frock, with green velvet hat very much turned up at the. side; Miss Cotter-ell (Christehurch), grey coat and skirt, white fox furs. Mrs Buckley and Mrs Sutton gave a charming luncheon in their cars. Mr Reid (Timaru), Mr M'K&l'ixr (Moeraki Estate), Mr M'Kellar (Otekaikei), Mr Pitman, Mr ©abington, Mr Reid (Wellington), Mr Gillies (Hakataramea), Mr T. Fraser (Dunedin), Mr Orbell (Dunedin), Dr Scott, Mr Ritchie, Dr Orbell, Mr Buchanan, Mr Mi'llington, Mr Monro (Otekaike), Mr Martin, and many others were at the races. Oin the first night of the races a very successful dance was given in the Druids' Hall. Mrs Buckley and Mrs Babington were the hostesses, and though .a very short dance, lasting only from 9 till 1, everyone appeared to enjoy it immenE«ly. Doorwood (piano) and Meldrum (violin) provided the music, which was very good, and altogether the dance was one of the most delightful of the yea*. Mr and Mrs George Buchanan (Ashburton), Mr W. M'Kellar, and Mr Pitman were guests &i "Bedcastle" for" the races. Miss Murdoch i-a staying with Miss Bulleid'. Mlra Kane and her two little daughters ars at "Penrhyn" for the holidays. Miss Bo'&g (Christehurch) is staying with Mrs William on the Hill. Miss Kitty Stewart (Dtmedin) is visiting Mrs Buckley. Mas Kathleen Mitchell is staying with Mies Nicola. Mr and Mrs Gillies are staying with Mrs Jasper Nicols. Mrs Jennings has returned from Dunedin. Miss MkaMseter and Miss Mary Hoskins were staying at the " Star " during the races, and have new returned to Tokarahi.

TIMARTJ. May 28. On Wednesday, May 18. Miss Battes, eldest daughter of Mr C. Battes (Waimate), was married to Mr Lovell Niooolls (Wanganui). The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Mackenzie Gibson in St. Augustine's Churoh. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore white silk with long train, arcd lace and silver yoke and ©leaves, with the customary veil and wreath, and carried a beautiful bouquet. She was attended by two bridesmaids —her sister, Miss Bose Battes, and Mies M. Nicooils, sister of the bridegroom. Miss Battes wore bhie taffetas and Mies Niecolls pink, each wedi-ifi® a large hat to match. Mrs Niccolls'fl travelling diftss was rose pink oloth coat and Skirt and rose hat to match. After the wedding Mr and Mrs Battesi received their guests at their housf in Shearman etreet. Amongst those piesent were Mr and Mrs NikoaLU. father and motile* of the bride-

groom. Mrs X wore navy silk dress and blaak itoqiw, Miss Niccolls, green striped tailor-made, large hat with feathers; Mrs Eiasther (DuTecjin), trained black silk large picture hat; Mrs Battes, black laoe over white silk, small toque; Mrs Bowker. violet tailcr-made dress, hat with plumios and' handsome- furs; Mrs Bremner, black cloth costume, black toque; Miss Bremner, long coat, heliotrope hut. Others present were:—Mesdam.es Arthur, Ord, Buchanan. Talbot, the Rev. Mackenzie Gibson, and Messrs Mackellar (best man), Byers (groomsman), Bremner, and H. Battes. Mrs Miles has returned from a short visit to Duredin.

Mrs Westmacott (Glenavy) is staying in town. -

Mrs F. Le Cren is the guest of Mrs Le Cren, Grey road On Tuesday, May 24, Mrs Howard Tripp and Mrs 'Palmer Chapm.an gave a most successful fancy dress- ball to their small frierds. Some charming costumes were worn, sem.e of the characters represented being: Miss Chapman, lady of olden times; V. Reid, Little 80-peep; Biackiston, nurse; M'. Robinson, housemaid; C. Robinson, ccok; MacLs.ren, Mjroh hare; Costeilo, Arab of Port Said; J. Mackenzie, winter; G. Mackenzie, Jap; A. MacLaren, lamp shade; R. and B. Elworthy, lady and gentleman of olden days; J. Nalder, ccok; B. Thomas, clown; J. Erwcrthy, huntsman; Elworthy, fairy; L. Cartwright, daffodil; Loughnan, Brownie; Lcughnan, Kate Greenoway; M. Furgusson, gipsy. On Wednesday, the 25th, the Wai-iti Tennis Club held their first dance. The assembly rooms were much decorated. The ficor was almost too good, and Mrs Burdly's band played charming music for a long programme, and extras were played by Misses Talbot and Gorton. Amongst those present were: —Mrs Hole, white silk; Mrs Andrews, white silk; Mrs Crann, white louiisinie; Mrs Fisher, pink soft satin; Mrs Eraser, pale pink silk; Mrs Gordon Wood, heliotrope velvet; Mrs M.ackay, white silk, long blue cloak; Mrs Arthur, white satin; Mrs Cartwright, black satin; Mrs Cotterill, black satin; Mrs Caudy, black silk and lace; Mrs W. Raymond, pale blue silk muslin; Miss Rouse, heliotrope silk, E!mpiro style; Miss Turner, pale pink silk; Miss J. Tonks, white muslin; Miss Caldwell, cream silk; Miss R. Caldwell, white mvslin; Miss Fraser, cream silk; Miss G. Wood, cream, satin, red flowers on bodice; Miss L. day, white muslin, with double skirt; M'iss Byrch, white silk, pale blue trimming; Miss Talbot, white silk, sequin trimming; Miss B. Talbot, pink chiffon taffeta, pale blue trimmings; Miss Gunn, pale green silk; Miss N. Gunn, electric blue chiffon taffeta;. Miss Kerr, bright blue with sequin trimming; Miss Usherwood, white net elaborately trimmed with gold sequins; Miss Gorton, white silk; Miss Beauchamp, white chiffon taffeta; Miss T. Williams, white satin; Miss Balfour, white muslin; Miss Laidlaw, white and blue figured muslin.

f CHRISTCHURCH, May 28.

! A very enjoyable dance was given last | Saturday by the Misses Meares at " Tcotoov.a." The guests included Mrs Monteith and Minses Humphreys, Anderson, Kitson, Molineaux, Syines, Milne, Butterworth, Secretan, Pinch, Grace, Reece, Wcod, Moore, Preston, Thomas, and Messrs Fell, Wilding, Andenon, Godby, Aitken, Brittan, I "Williams, and Dr Nedwill. I A'Bogey match was played on the Shirley golf links on Wednesday afternoon, the winners being Miss Wood, in the senior division, and Mrs Donald, in the junior. The match for the Coronation Medal was. played on Friday afternoon. Miss Symes handed in the best card, with a net score of 81. Other good scores were made by Mrs W. Day, Miss A. Humphreys, and Miss Cowlisbaw. The " Peter Pan" Company opened their season here last Saturday, and have had excellent houses every night. Among the audience have been Bishop and Mrs Julius, Miss Julius (England), Miss Ada Julius, Mrs and Miss Bums, Mr and Mrs Thomas, the, Misses Thomas, Mrs J. Deans, Miss Bark. Misa Somerville (Wellington), Mrs Stringer, Dr Thofl. Fox, Mr and Mrs H. Acton Adams, Mrs L. Harley. Mirs H. Wood, Dr and Mrs Gibson, Mrs and Miss Symes, the Misses Humphreys, Miss Prins, Mrs and Miss Wilkin, Dr and Miss Molineaux, the Misses Reeves, Mr and Mrs H. !Lanoe, and Mr and Mrs Fill. Mrs J. Deans gave a most enjoyable dance at her residence, " Riccarton," on Thursday evening in honjur of Mr and Mts lan Deans. Dancing took place in the large drawing room, and the flcor was excellent. The supper tables were airanged with white chrysanthemums, and the lloral decorations all ever the house were exceptionally pretty. Mrs Deans wore a black velvet gown with damped b&rtlie of old lace; Mrs Deans, sen., black silk, shawl of handsome old lace; Mrs lam Deans, ivory satin em> broidered with silver; Miss Park, white Latin stripsd chiffon and lace frock; Miss Symes, frock of white crepe de chine; Mies Sommerville (Wellington), black chiffon embroidered in gold; Mrs J. Wilkin, mauve satin gown; Mts J. Lawrence, gown of ivory satin and l lace; Mrs J. Vernon, white crepe de chine with soutache braiding in silver; Miss Humphreys, pale pink' ninon with touches of pale blue; Miss A. Humphreys, white satin veiled in pale blue chiffon; Miss Campbell, dark green satin and cream em- ! broidered net; Miss Cxacroft Wil3on, black ; lace over black satin; Miss Strachey, apricotI coloured satin jown; the Misses Anderson, ; frocks of grey chiffon over peach pink I crepe de chine; Miss Thomas, white lace with touches of pink; Miss Nancarrow, ] black net frock; Miss B. Russell, cream I and black striped gauze with orange- | coloured belt; Miss Hill, black lace and ! pale blue velvet; Miss Hammer, yellow satin | with tunic of white ninon; Miss M. Hammer. : white taffeta frock with embroideries of ; silver; Miss Merton, black lace relieved with i peach pink satin; Miss G. Merton, vieux lose net frock with rose and pale blue embroidery; Miss Murchisom, mauve crepe de chine; Miss Kitson, white ninon frock | -with draped skirt; Miss Morton, white satin and silver; Miss N. Burns, pale rose satin frock; Miss Hailey, ' black satin with jet embroidered psuel; Miss Wilding, heliotrope chiffon frock; Miss Wood, white point d'esprit net with touches of pale blue; Miss M. Molineaux, pale blue satin embroidered , in silver; Miss Wilkin, cream satin with i overdress of brewn net edged with gold embroidery; Miss Knight, whit© satin and • silver. Others present were: —Messrs Allen, Montgomery, Godby, Fell, Wright, Douglas, Bmmphieys, Bond, Ootton, Brittan, Williams, Denniston, Bruges, Jlelraore, Vernon, Lawrence, Temple, Harper, Boys, Nancarrow, and Dm Moorehovse, Ned will, and Guthrie. Miss Wilding has returned from a visit to friends in Nelson. Mrs Bristowe (Wellington) is the guest of Mors A. Anderson, Opawa. Mr and Mrs A. Lance (HorsLey Down) were in town during the week. Miss Julius (England) as staying, art Bishopscourt. Miss Sommerville (Wellington), who has been staying with Mrs Deans, has returned z, i>o the North IkKi-.A

Mrs G. W. Reid has leturned from Rotorua. Mr and Mrs Walter Moore and the M'issea Mcore are staying at Sumner.

BLENHEIM, May 26.

On Wednesday evening the members of tha St. Andrew's Tern is Club met and said goodbye to Mr H. Rroadmore, who has received notice of tran.sfv.-r to New Plymouth. Mr Broad-nore has been secretary of St. Andrew's Tennis Club since its initiation, and will be much missed. The president (Mr A. M'Callum) look occasion to present Mr Broadmore with a travelling bag and toilet set on behalf of the members' of the club as a mark of appreciation of his services rendered to the club.

The other evening Mr and Mrs A. Western entertained a number of their friends at their residence, " Erewhon," in honour of their guest, Miss Western (England). Dancing was the form of entertainment, aiid was kept up in a most enjoyable manner until midnight. Excellent music w-p.s supplied, and a lovely supper was artistically arranged en the large dining room table. Mrs Western received her gvests in a handsome black to-tin gown. Miss Western (England) looked well in a black iace robs over white glace. Miss Cot-tie Western wore a pretty cream dress; Miss B. Western pale green sills,-and Miss Calla Western a dainty white muslin dress. Others present were:—Miss Beresford, Misses Hcitar. (2), Miss Maitland (Picton), Miss E. Macdonald, Messrs Western (5), Beresford (Sydney), E. Northcroft, Raid (England), Burgess, Mead, J. Jackson, Haggard, Dr Atkinson (Sydney), etc. Lost Saturday afternoon was unusually pleasant for golf, the weather 'hoing a> summer-like- afternoon, with a very slight refreshing breeze. A large drag left the town as usual to convey the golf players to the Riverslands links, -and there was a good 'attendance Afternoon tea and cakes were partaken of during the afternoon, which wer<» dispensed by the ladies present. Some of those I noticed there were: —Mrs P. Hulme, Mrs L. Griffiths, Mrs D. Chaytor, Miss B. Griffiths, Miss F. Chaytor, 'Miss Amuri Neville, Miss Niven, Miss Olive Marsh, Mis-i M'Lauchlan, Miss Dec'ma Horton, Miss N. Mowat, Messrs C. Macshane, B. M'oore, W Churchward, H. Hcdson, Chisholm, Smaill Hart, Parker, E. Beid. Last evening a, most and successful concert was held : -. .e Sunday school room at Ben-wick'.own. Trose taking pars together with those interested, were conveyed there by means of two large drags, which left Market square at 7 p.m. Tha weather being in accordance with the beautiful moonlight night, the drive to and fro proved a rare treat. The concert commenced shortly after 8 p.m. The programme was a well-arranged oni, being both varied and pleasing. At the conclusion of the concert the Blenheim visitors were hospitably treated to supper, which had been provided by the residents at Renwicktown. Some of those present were: —Mesdiames Canavan, Williams, Perrett. Misses Grace (3), Newton, Perrett, Williams, Marsh, Neville, Rogers, Bamett Messrs De Lambert, Gculd, Edin-ger, E. Stace, S. Perrett, Harriett, J. Scott-Smith, Bowser, P. Robinson, Luoas, Addiy, Mason. Mrs R. M'Ca'lum, " Argyl-e," has returned from a short visit to Wellington Mr S. Macalister (Wellington), who hag been spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Neville at " Thurstcn," has returned. Miss Olive Leslie is visiting relatives in Nelson. Mrs B*. A. Strachan. " Cowley," is visiting Nelson. Mrs J. Corry left last week for an extended trip to Fiji Islands and also Australia. Mr and Mrs G. F. Watts, "Lansdowne," left last week for an extended trip to Sydney. Miss Isobel Chaytor :s visiting Mr andi Mrs E. Rutherford at Kekerangu. Miss Ursula Grace has returned from visiting friends in Nelson. Miss Horton (Napier>, who has been visiting her parents bsre, has returned. Miss Deae Clo-u-stcn has returned from; spending a short holiday in Wellington. Mrs H. Dcdson, accompanied by Mr N. Dodson, are visiting Australia. There is every promise of a- good attendance at the Marlborough hockey dance which takes place in St. Patrick's Hall on Friday evening, the 27'th inst.

WELLINGTON!, M«y 26. Gradually we are slipping back into the ordinary daily routine so sadly interrupted by the death of our King. Mr K. C. Waterfield, private secretary to his Excellency the Governor, and Mrs Waterfield left for England by the Shaw, Savill boat Rangatira last Thursday. The opera, season has been a very gireau success. " Madam Butterfly " drew crowded! houses, '<nd everyone was delighted, whether they saw the mrch-starred Bel Sorel or cur Aii'str.alia.l soprano, Amy Castles. The flocking was splendid. Ir. the first act Chocho San appeared in a delicious gown of rose satin entirely veiled in gold tissue and a kimona of cloth of gold. Later this was cl.fii'ged for the richest of ivory patina with wisteria, in natural colour shaded to faintest mauve at the hips trailing in a border from knees to hem. In the next act a lovely gown was worn, giving place later to the pink again. In all acts the hair was quaintly dressed with crimson beiriss or flowers. Many visitors are in town for the opera season. Amongst them are:—Mr and Mora R. Barton, Mrs Bidwell, Mr and Mrs F. Cooper (Daunevirke), and Miss H'awkin (Wsnganui). Miss Nora Long's friends are very delighted to hear of her great success. To bet chosen as primi dorna. for the Lyons opera season is joy for any young singer. Many of lis remember the delicate, dreadfully rervous little girl with pale face, slight figure, and straight hair, but with a sweet, liquid voicH'. Even when singing to her school chums her. voice shook, and at times quite failed her with nervcrssress, but at all times it was marvellously sweet and true and flexible as a bird's. She had a- sa<jl girlhood. May her future be all brightnea's". Herr Lemmer and Mrs Lemmer have come from Nelson for the opera season. Mrs Hope Lewis and her daughter, Mrs

Guy Williams, are staying at the Grand Hotel.

Dr and Mrs Garnet Harty have returned from Pieton. Dr and Mrs Shand, who have been in Blenheim, have also returned. Captain Blunt, of H.M.S. Pioneer, gave a great deal of pleasure to many of his small friends last Thursday, inviting them aoross to tea and entertaining them right loyally with mttrry game and delicious tea.

AUCKLAND, May 25.

A most delightful time was spent last "Wednesday afternoon in the Choral Hall, when the members of the .Liedertafel, the Orchestral Society, and the Choral Society were entertained by invitation by Mr Henry Brett to a musical recital, which had for its object the introducing of the wonderful E'llwcod children and Miss Winnie Nixon. During the interval tea. was served in the anteroom, and, as the afternoon was cold and damp, it was greatly appreciated. Mrs Brett was wearing a. grey coat and skirt, and black toque with white aigrette. In all, there must have been some 400 guests present. Tha Ellwocd children are certainly born geniuses, and their concerts in the Choral Hall are being greatly .appreciated by the musical -section of the public. Mrs Couper and her son, Mr T. Ccupe.r, of Wanganui, are at present in Auckland, and are staying at GlenoJvon. Miss Hilda Williams and Miss Ida Thompson have left for Sydney, and will be absent from Auckland for a couple of months.

Mrs ajid Miss Hlrich (Dunediri) are at present staying at Rotorua. The formal opening of the new club house lately built for the Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill) Golf Club took place last Saturday afternoon, when a large number of both golfers and spectators were present. The opening ceremony was performed by the Mayor of Auckland (Mr L. J. Bagnall), after which mixed foursomes were , started, tho winners being Miss Ethria Pierce and Mr Douglas Hay. Tea was served in the clubhouse, and was presided over by lady members of the club.

It would seem as though in a very few years all the pioneers of the Dominion will have crossed over the " Great Divide." This week I have to record'the passing away of Mrs du Moulin (widow of the late Mr J. P. du Moulin) at her residence in Symonds street, at the advanced age of 84 years. Mrs d'u Moulin was the mother of Colonel Louis du Moulin, of the Royal Sussex Regiment, who was shot at Abraham's Kraal jxvst at the close of the lute Boer War. I might, here say that Colonel du Moulin enjoyed the distinction of being the first New Zealander born who had risen frorii a subaltern to the command of a British regiment. His wife and only son and daughter have been living in England for some years past.