TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 2955, 2 November 1910, Page 72

TABLE TALK.

on Wednesday afternoon by Mip-, C. Ogston for Miss Doris Cargill. Mrs and Miss Ogston received in the hall, and 'tea was partaken of in the dining room, where the table was artistically decorated with spring flowers and greenery. During the afternoon an amusing and pleasant competition waa carried out. Everyone was given a. piece of paper and invited to WTite down the names of the shops coming in their proper order from Rattray street to the Octagon. Miss Sherman proved to be the cleverest, and managed to get right quite a number. Some music was much enjoyed at a later pericd of the afternoon whe-n the competition was over. Mrs Ogston was gowned in a smart black crepolinc, relieved with insertion. Miss Ogston wore a dainty white embroidered muslin. Those uresent were Mrs Cuttcn, Mrs A. Cargill. Misses Cargill (2), Mart (4), Cuttcn, Petre, Haggitt, Cow. Allen, Sise (2), Rattray, Slock, LsCren, K. Ulrich, Fitzgerald, Thcomin, Graham, Blundcll, Woodhcuse Holdsworth, Ramsay, Shennan. On Saturday afternoon the Otcgo Tennis Club opened their courts for the ?.ea-son. i'ho dav proved beautiful —ill' fact, a.ll that C n Id fag daaircd. both for the player* and

whilst numbers enjoyed lounging on. rugs on the grass. A delightful string band played familiar airs, and iat the eind of the afternoon the lancers were danced on the courts. Delicious tea had been provided by the lady member® of the club, and full justice was done to the cakes and many delicacies. The lady players looked charming, mostly all dressed in pretty white muslins, with large picture hats. Some I noticed present were: —Mr and Mrs Basil Hooper, Mr and Mrs Oldham, Mr •and Mrs Chrystall, Mrs Royse, Mrs Stock, Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Bothamly, Mrs Barron, Mrs Brown, Mrs Herbert LeCren, Mrs Cameron, Mrs Kolin. Mrs Gard'ner, Miss Royse, Miss Bauchop, Miss Stephens, Miss M. Stephens, Miss 0. Barron, Miss Salmond, Miss N. Salmond, Miss Stock, Miss C. Stock, Miss LeCren, Miss Dodd, Miss J M'Lean, Miss Tallange, Miss M'lntosh, Miss M. M'lntosh, Miss G. M'lntosh, Miss Ma-ckerrow. Mie3 Hislop, Miss W. Hislop, Miss Sherman, Miss V. M'Master, Miss Burnett, Miss 0. Burnett. Miss C. Graham, Miss Brown, Miss Ulrich, Miss Jackson, Miss M. Haggitt, Miss D. Jackson, Miss Edterscm Miss Wyinks, Miss T. Wyinks, Miss Monl-iy, Miss Allan, Miss M. Allan, Mi=s N. Ramsay, Messrs Bauchop, Si<;e, Hobbs, White, Purchase, Ewen, J. Ew-en, Barron, Uansey, Gallaway, il'Dean, etc. Mrs Oldham ware a becoming grey coat and skirt relieved with black, large black feather hat; Mrs Vallange, smart heliotrope cloth coat and skirt, neat toque to match; Mrs Basil Hooper, smart white striped with black coat and skirt, brown bat with roses; Mrs M'Lean, black crepoline, relieved cream lace, black and cream toque; Mts Jackson, grey coat and skirt, grey toque with pink; Mrs 'Gard'ner, dark heliotrope linen coat and skirt, large hat with heliotrope roses; Mrs Stock, black costume, black hat with white ostrich feathers; Mrs Royse, black laoe mantle, black silk gown, heliotrope and black bonnet; Mr 3 Chrystall, pale salmon pink linen, large cream hat with pink roses; Mrs Herbert LeCren, white cloth coat and skirt, large black hat; Mrs Barrorn, black costume, black toque; Miss M'Lean, dainty white embroidered muslin, large Tuscan hat with pink roses; Miss Stock, navy blue serge coat and skirt, large black hat; Miss C. Stock, white cloth coat and skirt, black hat with pink roses; Miss Ulrich, navy blue serge costume, large pastel blue hat with roses; Miss Bocid, bright saxo blue linen costume, floral hat; Miss V. M'Master, blue serge costume, green chip hat with scarlet poppies; Miss Burnett, pretty strawberry cloth gown, lairge pink hat trimmed with feathers to match; Miss LeCren, pastel blue gown, burnt straw hat with blue trimmings, Miss Bauchop, simple white .muslin, largo black hat trimmed with pale blue ribbon and pink roses; Miss Stephens, white muslin, large black' hat with white bows; Miss Allen, white muslin, Tuscan hat with roses; Miss Shennan, pale blue cloth coat aid skirt, largo cream straw; hat; Miss Royse, white muslin, cream hat trimmed green; Miss liislcp, white costume, black and cream hat; M?Ujs W. Hi-slop, white mus>lin, large white hat; Miss Jackson, white embroideied muslin, pale green hat with i ream primroses; Misi> Mackerrow, bright electric blue cloth coat and skirt, large blue straw hat, trimmed'spotted ribbon and •flowers; Miß3 Salmond, cream serge coat and shirt, large black hat with bright salmon pink flowers; Miss N. Salmond, ■vhite embroidered muslin, cream hat; Miss Vallange, hrown costume, large hat with pale blue; Miss Wyinks, sage green linen relieved with black, large black hat with green; Miss Barron, white muslin, cream hat trimmed with pink; Miss M'lntosh. cream costume, large floral hat.

On Friday a.fternoon the Misses Hart, Anderson's Bay, gave a most enjoyable afternoon tea for Miss l Boris Cargill. The tea table looked beautiful, being daintily arranged with white carnations, tulips, and greenery. Mr and Mrs Hcldsworth left fen: Sydney last week. Mrs R. Rhodes (Blue Cliffs) amd her daughter are in towr for Miss Doris Cargill's wedding. Miss Kathleen M'Lean and Miss Cougbtrey 'eft town for Warrington, where they contemplate spending a few weeks. Mrs Gibson Turton returned from Timaru last week. Miss Denniston and Miss Ritchie have returned fromi the i>orth. His Honor Mr Justice Williams and Mrs Williams returned from Wellington on Thursday. Miss M. Ca/rgili (Wellington) is at present visiting friends in Duncdin. Mrs Walter Sliand and family are the guests of Dr and Mts Shand, St. David street. Mr and Mra Acton Adams returned from Sydney 'est w«ek» The engagement is announced of Miss Cluissey Turton, daughter of Mr Wesley Turton, to Mr Eaton Turner, formerly of Duredin. Mr and Miss Cooper, of Christchurch, are *t present visiting Dime-din. INVERCARGILL, October 29. On Monday evening Mrs W. Quinn gave a, very pleasant "At home" in honour of the Rev. J. Ferguson (Sydney), who is at present her guest. There was ia very large gathering in the grounds of First Church on Wednesday afternoon, the occasion being the laying of tbo foundation stone of the new church, the building of which will be at once proceeded with. Friends and adherents of the church had gathered from all parts of Southland and many from distant parts of the Dominion. The foundation stone was laid by the Rev. J. Ferguson, a former minister, and the Rev. R. M. Ryeburn, present minister of the church. After the ceremony afternoon tea was provided by the ladies of the congregation. On Thursday afternoon the ladies in the A grade played a Bogey golf handicap match on tho Queen's Park Links for a silver button, the winner being Miss Armstrong. On Thursday Miss Robinson, Ettrick street, gave a small progressive bridge evening for Miss Ledger. The first prizes were won by Miss Logan and Mr Nolan. On Friday evening Mrs Christophers gavo a very onjoyablo bridge-evening. Mrs Menzies (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs J. L. Watson, Forth street. Mr and Mrs Kingston and family left last week for Auckland, where they will in future ir-cside. Mis 3 Edwards (Dunedin) is staying with Mrs W. D. Hunt (Waikiwi). Mrs J. Brodrick and Miss Brodrick are P hr,rt time at Riverton.

vale from, a visit to Canterbury and Divnedin. MJiss Cato (Melbourne) is the guest of Mrs J. Baxter, Gala street. Mrs Law (Dunedin) is visiting Mrs Quinn, Conon street. Mass Forbes (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Ellis, Merrivale. The Rev. R. Ferguson (Auckland) is the guest of Mr and Mrs R. A. Anderson, Gala street.

OAMARU, October 31. Captain Blunt (H.M.S. Pioneer) gave a very enjoyable little dance on board for some of his frierMs during his stay in Oamaru. There were present—Captain Blunt, Mr Maxwell Scott, Mr Cook, Mr Denniston, Mr Joyce. The guests were —Mrs Buckley, Mrs Babingtcn, Mrs Gillies (Haka;, Mrs de Croz, Miss Keddell, Miss Genevieve KeddeJl, Miss Finch (Dunedin), Miss Hutchison, Miss Ritchie JDuncdin), Miss Denniston (Dunedin), Miss Murdock, Mies Nichols, Mis 3 (Dunedin), Miss Murdock, Miss Nichols, Miss Williams, Mr Babington, Mr M'Kollar, Mr H. M'Kellar, Mr Ritchie, Dr Scott, Mr Irvine, Mr Jackson. H.M.S. Pioneer was thrown open to the public on Sunday, and a great many people a\ailed themselves of the of looking <~ver her. She left for Timaru' at 9 o'clock on Monday morning. Amongst the visitors who went north to be present at the polo ball in Timaru were Mrs Babington, Miss Ritchie (Dunedin), Miss Denniston (Dunedin), and Mr M'Kellar. Last Thursday the Oamaru Motor Club held their yearly run, going to Waianakarua, where Mrs Buckley ('he president's wife) gave afternoon tc-a. Not so many cars were present as last year, but it was very enjoyable, and a perfect day with hardly a breath of wind. Mrs M'Dowell gave an ufternoon tea for some of her friends last week. Miss D. Finch has returned to Dunedin. Miss Bennett has left for the north. On Saturday morning a number of ladies met to choosa a piano for the hospital. They have been collecting for the last fortnight, and have been very successful. The friends of Mrs Douglas will be very glad to hear that she has quite recovered from her illness. A great gloom was cast over the town last Sunday at the sudden death of Miss Mine, sister of Mrs Preston, and very greet sorrow is felt for her friends and relations. Another sad death was that of Mr Gran I, who was very well known and respected locally. TIMARU, October 31. Last week was very gay with many people in towfi for the polo ball and shew. The marine bazaar and moving theatre and boxing contssts have provided plenty of amusemont. The ball was the first polo ball given in Timaru," and was much enjoyed by those present.

The Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Society's show was held on. Wednesday and Thursday, and proved a great success, .with record attendance and entries. Wednesday was marred by a fierce nor'-west gale, which made things very unpleasant for some time. Our lew Governor, Lcrd Islington, was present on the second day, and was entertained at. lurch by the officials of the association. Amongst the many present were Mrs Rhodes (Bluecliffs), wife' of the president; Mosdamcs Ehvcrthy (Christchurch), A. Elworthy, H. Elworthy, P. Elworthy, M. Jameson, Egerton Reid, Hamilton (Fairlio), Brenmcr (Waimate), Paul Studholme (Waimace), Giliingham (Fairlie), A. Dixon (Cattle. Valley), W. Dixon (Fairlie), Williams (Geraldine), Hamilton (Ashwick), Anderson. Bassett, Harper, Buchanan, Barker, Wright, Kelland, Misses Elworthy, Hope, GladstoneRobinson, Howell, Merchant, Knubley, Brodlick, Goodwin, Kerr, Mee, Kelland, Pringle, Mathescn, Stewart, Orbell, Lyons. Mrs Gibbs is visiting her son at the Bank of New Zealand. Mrs and Miss Elworthy are staying with Mrs Melville Junason. The Anglican Mission with the Rev. Ti;pper-Carey as pieacher, at S. Mary's, has* been well atterded at most services. Miss Strachey has been staying »vith the Misses Baine at Sefton House.

CHRIST CHURCH, October 29. A very enjoyable Sb&keapeaToain musical afternoon was given by Mrs Burn? last Monday, it being the last meeting of the Shakespea.re Society for the year. Songs were rendered by Mrs Burns, Mrs Haslam. Mrs Wilson, Mrs Longhn'an, and Miss Lucas, Colonel Day, and Mr B. B Wood, and Mrs Wilding gavo one or two pianoforte solos. Mrs Burns was we-ring a gown of reseda crepe voile, and black hat; the Misses Burns, grey cloth frocks, hats of grey straws wreathed with white rosea; Mrs A.. Rhodes, pink cloth gown, with touches of black, large Tuscan and black hat with pink osprey; Mrs J. Studhclme, inole-cloth gown, black picture hat with white ostrich feathers; Mrs Boyle, black cloth braided with black and gold, large black hat with gold-coloured plumes; Mia Algar Williams. golden brown cloth frock, hat of the same shade with mauve roses; Mrs Reaves, blcck silk gown, Mack and white bonnet; Miss Reeves, dark heliotrope striped tweed costume, hat to match; Mxa J. Dean 3, navy blue cloth, blue hat with ros.es; Mrs Loughnan, pale blue shantung coat and sk.irt, hat of the same colour; Miss Loughnair, cream serge costume, croam hat; Mrs H. Reeves, dull strawberry-coloured ''coat end skirt, straw hat of the same shade; Mrs Wilding, mole corduroy velvet costume, black and white hat; Mrs Symes. blue cloth Russian costume, blue hat; Miss Symes, vieux ros3 cloth, large Tuscan hat; Mrs G. G. Stead, black crepe do chine, black hat; Mrs Beals, putty-coloured cloth, black hat. Others present were:—Mrs W. Wcod, Mrs H. Wood, M'rs A. Acland. Miss Watson (Sydney), Mrs W. H. Day, Mrs and Miss Moore,"Mrs G. Harper, Mrs and Miss Nea-ve, Mrs Hutton. Mrs Lnne, Mr* and Miss Ross, and Misses Wilkin. Humphreys, B. Russell, Thomas. Lucius, and Pugh. Mrs Henry Wcod gave an enjoyable bridge party on Wednesday evening in honour of Miss Watson (Sydney). The guests included Mrs H. Ackvnd Miss Watson, Mrs C. Reid, Mrs Bt-als, Mrs J. Turnbull, Mrs Stevenson, Mrs Borthwick, Miss Nedwill, and M'is3

Mi?a Nellie Stewart *pened her season Iki-.j. in tho Theatre Royal on Friday night, when thsro was a large and enthusiastic endl-spce. His Excellency Lerd Islington, a-." .-.v.) u.nied by Captain Hamilton, A.D.'C, ware nrosont. and amongst others were Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, Miss Humphreys. and r'. : ".i D. Anderson, Mir and Mrs G. E. Rhcder, Mr and Mrs J. Sttidholme, Mrs G. G. Ste-d. Mrs RuKsell Grace Mr and Mrs Betbr-H, Mba Boyle, Mrs J. Deans. Captain and Mn Harris (China), Miss Brandon (Wellington), Mr and Mrs C. F. Thomaa, Mr and Mm G. Harris, Mrs Alan Campbell, Mifs Kitsori. ''.lrs and Miss Symes. Miss H. Huniphrevs, Mr, Mm, and Miss Bryant, Mrs H. H„ Loughnan, Miss Cracroft Wileon, Miss Bowden, Mias G. Mertcm, M.r and Mrs 11. Wood, Mrs and Miss Rose. Mrs J. F. Studholme gave a very pleasant ';;nr.i3 parly and afternoon tea on Satur-

Moorhouse, Mrs Maitland Rick, Mrs and Mass Thomas, Mrs H. Reeves, the Misses Reeves, Mrs Irving, Mrs Symes, Mrs Blunt, Mrs Todhunter, Mts and Miss Wilkin and Misses Cowlishaw, Corfe, Bowden, and Prins. , His Excellency the Governor was the guest of Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, "To Koraha," last week. Her Excellency Lady Islington, accompanied by Miss Stapleton-Ootton, arrived from Wellington on Saturday, and has taken up her residence at "Elmwood." Mr and Mrs Bethell were in town, during the week. - Mrs C. F. Thc-mas has returned from a visit to North Canterbury. Mrs Maitland Rich is the guest of Mrs Lane. Mr and Mrs Wyatt (England) are staying at Miss Peach's, Park terrace. Mr Wyatt is the manager of Captain Scott's expedition. Captain and Mrs Scott arrived from Wellington on Saturday. Dr and Mrs Wilson .are the guests of Lady 80-wen, "Middleton Grange." Mrs Russell Grace is the guest of Mrs Stead, "Strowan." WELLINGTON, October 29. Very enjoyable was the reception given to Captain Scott in. the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. Speeches were made by the Mayor (Mr Wilfcrd) and Sir Joseph Ward. Captain Scctt also spoke. The hall was suitably decorated. Among the ladies present were Mr? Scott, Lady Ward, and wives of the councillors. Three thousand people attended the lecture in the evening given by Captain Scott, the proceeds of which go to the Boys' Institute Fund. The " Gift" tea which took place at the Levin Remorial Homo on Tuesday afternoon was » great success. A large table in the hall was piled with parcels of all shapes and sizes. Afternoon teai was dispensed and flowers sold. Mts Dwan was a passenger by the Ulimaxoa on Friday. Mr a.nd Lady Beatrice Kerr-Clark were also passengers for Sydney on Friday's boart;. Miss W. Wilson is spending a few days at Otaki,. On Wednesday morning Mrs Sidsy entertained several friends at tea at " Kircalders." The decorations consisted of laburnums arranged very effectively. Among the guests were Lady Ward, Mrs Fitehett, Mrs and Miss M'Kenzie, Mrs Quick, Mrs Salmond, Mrs D. Robertson, and Mrs Hales. The annual athletic sports in connection with the Wellington College will take placa on Friday next. Mils narold Cooper, who las been staying in Wellington, has returned to Palinerston North. ' Mr and Mrs Kenneth Duncan have returned from a visit to England. Mr and Mrs Charles Pho-razyn leave for Sydney en route for England next week. Mors Hulme (Blenheim) is on a-, visit to Wellington. Miss Harding is staying with friends in Wanganui. Mrs Robinson (Kelburne) has returned from her visit to Napier. AUCKLAND, October 26. On Saturday afternoon the closing of the Maungakiekie Golf Club's season took place, when quite a goodly number were present. Towards the close of the afternoon Mr Parker Upton, Captain of the club, presented the prizes which had been won during the season to the following players: Miss Eva Cummings, Miss E.. Martin, Miss Ethna Pierce, Miss Gwen Gorrie, Miss Souter, Miss Basley, and Mr Douglas Hay, Mr Ridings, Mr Cooke, and Mr D. Kirker. Mrs and Miss Sim, who have been staying at Glenalvon for the past month, left by steamer on their return to Punadin yesterday. Miss Sybil Haggitt, who hrs also bec-m visiting Aucklnad, was a passenger by tho same steamer.

The annual .sports of King's College woro held in the Domain last Thursday, when a. number of friends were present. The weather was delightful, and summer frocka were mostly worn. Tea was brought round the grand stand by the College boys. The Bavarian Band played throughout tho day, helping with its lively strains to delight the many guests. Some of thosa present verc:— Lady Lackhart in a blue shantung coat and skirt,-and white hat wreathed with, flowers; Mrs J. R. Reed, green lined suit and black toque; Mrs Leo Myers, dark coat and skirt and smart blue hat; Mrs William Colonifcn, green shantung and large black hat; Mrs Napier, tan linen coat and skirt faced with blue silk, and burnt-straw hat with black velvet; Mrs Noel Ba.mford, cloth Russian suit with large black hat; the Misses Douglas (2), in grey cloth and black ha.ts; Miss Airini Carr, black-and-white checked suit and large black hat; Miss Hilda Bloomfield, blue cloth coat and skiri and cream straw hat with blue velvet; Miss Mavid Reed, cream cloth frock and Tuscan hat draped with Paisley scarf; Mis.-, Rachel Gorrio, dark blue coat and skirt, and black liat; Mrs Tovjle, mole-coloured coat and skirt, and black hat; Miss Mary Tbwlo, grov linen coat and skirt and white hat with shaded heliotrope flowers; Mrs Hector Pierce, pale mauve cloth braided in a. darker shade, and aniothyst hat with violeta and pink roses; and Miss Bass, tweed coat) and skirt, and smart block hat. Mr and Mrs Edward Russell have left for Rotorua on a short visit.

Dr and Mrs Jeffreys, of Wellington, are at present staying in Auckland, and aro at the Central Hotel. The engagement has been announced of Miss Katie Nelson, the younger daughter of Camcn Nelson, of Auckland, to Mr R. M. Tclhur&t, of Opotiki. A very .pleasant bridge par<ty has been given by Captain Blunt and goine of the officers in the Pioneer, when amongst those present were Dr and Mrs Hope Lewis, Mr and Mrs Ernest Bloomfield, Mrs Columb. Mrs Clutterbuek, Mrs and.. Miss Maud Browning, Miss Jessie, and Mr A. Reid, Miss Winnie Cotter, Mr Vickerman, and Mr and Mr 3 Harry Tonks.