THE LADIES' PAGE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3002, 27 September 1911, Page 71

THE LADIES' PAGE.

By Emmeline.

The work! was sad —the garden was a wild, And n,un, the Hermit, sighed, till woman smiled. —CAJirBELI,. Eotne!:ne will be pleased to receive letters from corrc ■['■■■■ id en ts on any matter of inUresi to them, and !o rep'y thtough tho medium of this page, the r.om de plume on'.y of ihe correspondents to be published. Letters to be addressed " Emmeline," care of the Editor. TABLE TALK. Monda}' Evening'. Last Monday afternoon Mrs Roys© gave a most enjoyable little afternoon tea party for her daughters Mrs Morrah and Mrs Jas. Watson (Invercargill), both of whom were visitors to Bunedin last weak. Mr 3 Roys© received in the drawing room, whilst tea waa partaken of in the dining room, the table being decorated with jonquils. Mrs Royse were a handsome black corded silk gown with white lace chou; Mrs Morrah, smart amethyst striped voiled with cream net; yoke braided with green and heliotrope; Mrs Watson., navy blue serge coat and skirt trimmed with military braid; Miss Royse, paste! bluo silk voile over Oriental satin of? 'the same colour, and braided with blue. Others present were:—Mesdamos Wallis, Fotheringham, Riley, Blundell, Black, Oldham, Misses Mackerras, Macasssy, Corbett :.I--.orcargill), Sise, Webster, Ulrich, Graham. On Thursday afternoon Mrs George Moodie ("Cintra") gave a tea party for Misu Lily Wilson, whose marriage takes place to Mr H. Guthrie on Wednesday. Most delicious tea, cakes, and many delicacies were much. enjoyed by the guests. Among those p.rereent were:—Mrs M'Farlane, Mrs Bsthune, Mrs Brown (Christchurch), Mrs Guthrie, Mrs Walter Guthrie, Mrs Law, Mrs Hazktt, Miss Glasgow, Miss Todd, Misses Rutherford. Miss L. Mackerras, Miss M'Farlane, Misa Macdonald, Miss Hazlett, etc. On Wednesday evening the Orchestral Society gave their third concert " this year. It proved to be a great success, and was much enjoyed by the largo audience which assembled foir the occasion. Mrs Leslie Wilson gave a large "At home'' at the Art Gallery on Monday afternoon in honour of Miss Lily Wilson. The hall was beautifully and tastefully decorated with m.a3ses of jonquils, and largo bowls of pear blossom placed on high stands about the room. Tea. was enjoyed at small tables, which were decorated with high vases of jonquils. Buring the afternoon a band played popular airs, and assisted to make; the time pass away very pleasantly. Mrs Leslie Wilson, who received, her guests at' tho entrance to the hall, was gowned in a smart coronation blue striped voile over silk, long black velvet cloak, large black hat, with white lace and feathers. Some guests present were:—Miesdames M'Farlane {Christchurch), Brown (Christchurch), Leslie Harris, Bowling. E. C. Reynolds. Burnett, Riley, Norinan, Gailawa.y, Wallis, Stewart, Ramsay, Hudson, C. Reid, Brent, Spencer Brent, Haggitt Salmon, Shand, Ross, Sidey, A. Sidey, Guthrie, D. Guthrie, Allen, Mondy, Fcnwick. Law, Logan, Glendining, Boorley i Bavies, Jack Gkndining, Bethune, Moodie Macdonald, Graham, Sise, Misses M'Farlane, Wilson, Farquhar, E. Farquhar, Macasssy, Sise, Williams, S. Haggitt, Salmon, Mackerras. Ross, Allen Mondy, Fenwick, Marchant, Glasgow, Todd. Rutherford, Macdonald, etc. Miss Lily Wilson wore a most becoming pale grey satin gown, trimmed with grey chiffon and Oriental trimming, 2rey feather boffi, large cream hat, with pink roses; Mts Robert Wilson, handsome black brocade, black bonnet relieved with white; Mrs Brown (Christchurch), handsome emerald green gown veiled in black chiffon, large black hat. grey feather boa; Mrs M'Farlane, green foulard spotted with black, relieved with cream lace, large floral hat, Mrs Leslie Harris, black velvet gown, veiled in black and white chiffon, large black hat; Mrs Bowling, blight cornflower blue, large blue hat trirumed with natural coloured ostrich fea--thers; Mrs E.. C. Reynolds, navy blue coat and skirt, trimmed military braid, rolievsd with touches of emerald green velvet, black hat with feathers; Mrs Burnett, art green foulard, deer) cream vest, long black velvet cloak, black "hat with feathers; Mrs Charles Statbam, tussore silk coat and skirt, large hat with pink roses; Mrs Riley, mole cloth gown {rimmed with velvet, large black hat with lace and pink roses; Mrs Norman, neat cream coat and skirt, pale blue revers, large white hat; Mrs Gallaway, navy blue serge costume, heliotrope toque; Mrs Wallis, cream, large goldy-brown hat, brown silk scarf; Mrs Stuart Ramsay, pale grey cloth costume, large grey hat; Mrs Hudson, light coronation blue coat and skirt, cream hat lined with black and trimmed with shaded blue and cream feathers; Miss M. Sise, art blus gown releiv-ed with piping of old velvet and trimmed cream net, large black beaver-hat; Miss Gladys Williams, cream coat and skirt, large black hat; Miss Farquhar. light blue costume, large black hat; Miss E. Farquhar, navy blue coat and skirt, large pale blue hat; Miss Macassey, navy blue coat and skirt trimmed military braid, old rose chip hat, with feathers. Mr and Mrs Walter Macfarlanc (Canterbury) are visitors at the Grand Hotel. Mrs Brown (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs Robert Wilson, George street. Miss Jean Gilchrist (Oamaru) is in town to bo present as bridesmaid to Miss Lily Wilson. Mrs George Roberts and her little daughter have returned from their visit to Napier. Mr and Mrs Leslie Wilson returned from the north last week. Mr and Mrs Leslie Harris have returned from Sydney. Sir George and Lady M'Lean returned from Napier last week. Miss Marchant returned from the north during the week. Miss Corbett, who has been visit in.? friends in Bunedin, returned to Invercargill at the end of the week. Mrs James Watson and her family, who have been spending a short holiday at St. Clair, wont "back to Invercargill at the beginning of the week. The engagement is announced of Miss Gladys Williams, daughter of Mr R. B. Williams, of the U.S.S. Company, to Mr Sidney Neill, youngest son of Mr Percy Neill, of this city.

INVSROARGILL, September 23. On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Herbert Maodonald gave a very enjoyable bridge ttarty in Miller's A.C.M. Tea Rooms. Bridge teas" played at. soma 20 tables, and a lively evening spent. Miss Miarjorie Robinson tton the ladies' prize, and. Mir Tucker the gentlemen's, while the consolation prizes \jent to Mrs Massey and Mr M'Lean. Among those present vere;—Mr and Mrs H. Macdonsld, Mr and Mrs T. F. Maodonald. Miss Quinn, Mr and) Mrs Bush, Mr and Mrs jßrent, Mr and Mrs R. J. Gilmour, Mr and .Mrs Christophers, Mr end Mrs M'Credie, Mr and Mrs M'Lean, Mr and Mrs Tennant, Mr EMrs Ronaldson, Mr and Mrs Webber, and Mrs Buckland, Mrs and Miss Sharp, and Miss Robinson, Mr and Miss Brodriok, Mrs Smith, Mts Hazlett, Mrs Eyre, Misses Tucker (3), Robinson (2), Churton, HCJlis (Merrivale), Messrs Sise, O'Bierne, •backer, Virtue, Russell (2), Foster, Hamann, iitc. On Wednesday afternoon s.r.d evening the tAaffodil show in connection with All Saints' Gladstone, was held. A number of very beautiful blooms were exhibited, making the v'how a great success. On Thursday the Ladies' Golf Club held their weekly iratch, which was for the \I*.G.U. silver and bioivze medals. The day Vas perfect, and Mis Handyside and Miss I Irene Tucker weTe the top scorers. Dainty afternoon tea was provided by Mrs J. 1. ..'Prain. , . The final match for the golf championship, vhich was put off last Monday on account ,of \\he weather, will be played on Monday afternoon. ■■• . " The second Cinderella dance was held in Ashley's Hall on Saturday night, and was v\ very enjoyable one indeed. The hall was cicely decorated with greenery and daffodils, and the supper tables with narcissi and vJerns. Among those present I noticed Mr Ond Mrs Brent, Mr and Man R. J. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs D. J. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs Maggitt, Mesdamea Hunt, Howellß, Studfcohne, Misses Sharp, Tucker (2), Robinson (3), Corbett (2), Park (N.S. Wales) Ellis {M-ETrivaJe), Smith, Basstian, Hare, Wylie, <Stc.; Messrs Hamann, Foster (2), • Alsop, O'Bierne, Thompson, Cunningham, "Virtue, Jprodie, Keddell (Otautau), Dt Mehaffey, Armstrong, etc. Mrs George Robinson left on- Wednesday flea Wellington on . a holiday trip. On Thursday Mrs M'Credie left for AuckVind, also en holiday bent. Miss Park (N.S. Wales) is at present the HJuest of Mrs Studholme (W.ellesley). Miss May Maoalister is at present on a Bioliday trip, to Auckland and Rotorua. Mrs Eustace Russell is on a holiday trip So Christchurch. Mrs Scott Symmington returned from ®hristcliurch on Saturday. Mrs Hazlett is on a holiday trip, to Dun4diui .'•" "-. ■- Mass Ellis (Merrivale) is staying with Mrs Studholme (Weliesley). Dr and Mrs Crawford have gone a motor firip to Manapouri. ' OAMARU, September 25. Last Tuesday a team of- ladies from the St. Clair Golf Club played our ladies here.JThey had' a bitterly cold, showery day, and At must have, been miserable playing. The 1 local club was the lucky one this time, winning by 7to 3. The Dunedin team was Mts" Gih-ay r Mrs M'Carthy, Mrs Dick, Mrs gmdth, Mrs Ramsay. Miss Glendining, Mies Barron; Miss Nixon, and Miss Smith. The local team:—Mrs Buckley, Mrs Ronald Orbell, Mrs Mowbray, Miss N. Christie, Mis 9 Gilchrist, Miss Banks, Miss Nicolls, Miss M. Hewat, Miss L. Hewat, and Miss N. Nicolls. On Friday evening last a unique and interesting dinner p*xty was given here by J.2 ladies, including Mrs M'Adam, Mrs Bucktoy, Mrs Ronald Orbell, Mrs Sutton, Mrs Darling, Mts Babington, Mrs Borton, Mrs Hutchison, Miss Stronach, Miss Hassell, and" Mrs Dennison. Everyone /was; in fancy dress, '. and as no men were invited there Vere some very amusing costumes. A small hall was taken for the occasion, and as it was next door to Mrs M'Adam's house, it was very convenient. . It was most artistically decorated with ftags and Eastern rugsj and masses of spring flowers, all the lights being shaded with flame coloured shades. The table was completely done with japonica, and looked beautiful with the shaded candles'and sparkling glas3 and silver. Eaoh hostess invited one gnest, and among them, I believe, were: Mrs M'Culloch, Mrs Parker, Miss M'Oaw, Mass M'Douall, Miss Dehnison, Miss Whitr ton,- Miss Hutchison, Miss Hassell, Miss Grofsley (Sydney), 'Miss F. Stronach, Miss Timner, Mies Nicolls. Some of the dresses wore really beautiful. A rajah was most tesplendent, a lanoar, a golly-wog, Robinson Crusoe, and Friday were among the very best ' A Neopolitan, a charming Monsieur Beaucaire, a black Dinah, a dandy, Miss Muffett, a judge, a "plague doctor," an early Victorian, a Mohammedan lady, a Maori, a Splendid Highland lad and his fascinating lassie, and several Eastern ladies were also there. After dinner some clever speeches Were made, and healths drunk, and later ib«re were songs and dancing. Mrs Buckley, Mrs Orbell, Mrs M'Culloch, y Mrs Babington, Mrs Darling, and Mrs M'Adam were among the performers. At the end of tfie evening everyone regretted that the very folliest and most amusing evening very unfortunately had to be ended. CHRISTCHURCH, September 23. Tie Hagley Golf Club's annual competitions were held last Friday and Saturday, and drew large entries. The. results in the ladies' competitions .were: —Driving. Miss R. Harris first, ICiap Dorothy Chrystall second. Approaching—Miss Dixon first, . Miss Rainey second. Putting;—Miss Joseph first. Misa D. Meares second. On Saturday afternoon tea. was given by the club, and Mrs George Harris, the captain, presented the prizes won during the season. The prize-winners included Miss Joseph (champion), Miss Dixon, Miss Morton, and Miss Harris. A very large audience was present at the concert tendered to Miss Rene Queree, in the Theatre Royal on Wednesday evening. Among tbos>e assisting were Mrs Gower Burns, Miss V. Humphries, Miss Thelma Brown, Miss Audrey Gfoson, Mr Farquhar Young, and the Christchurch Orchestral Society. Amongst those present were Mrs George R,hodes, Miss Sym.es, Mts and MissBoyle, Mrs and Miss Gould, Mrs Deans, Miss Park, the Misses Tabart, Mrs L. Lane, Miss Lane, Miss Burns, Mrs Lucas, Miss Thomas, Mrs Slomian, Mrs_ T. Maude, Mts and Miss Loughnan, the Misses Bullen, Mrs Wilding, Mrs Wilson, and the Misses- Mearos. Miss Maodonald is paying a round of ▼isifs in the North Island. Miss M. Cotterill has returned from Tima.ru and is the guest of Mrs H. Cotterill, "Mount Mr'and Mrs Heaton Rhodes returned from England this week. Mr and Mrs J. Studholme went to Welling-, ten on Monday to meet Sir Charles and ]La Jy Bowen, who returned from England by the Rotorua. Mrs G. Ronalds has returned from Mount Hi-it. where she has been the guest of Mrs |t>. M'Lean

Miss Wilkin is visiting friends in theVPaikato. Miss Colin Pyne returned from England on Wednesday. BLENHEIM, September 20u Last Wednesday afternoon Mrs B. U. Barlow was entertained at an afternoon tea at the Church of Nativity Schoolroom. Mrs T. Grace, in a short speech, presented Mrs Barlow, from her fellow-workers of- the paiish, with a case of afternoon teaspoons. Some of those present were:—Mrs Filleul, Mrs Florence, Mrs J. Mowat, Mrs Tilly, Mrs Fester, Mrs Fisher, Mts Townshend, Mrs Carter, Mrs Duckworth, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Neville, Mrs Coleman, Mrs Morris, Mrs Clouston, Mrs~ Canavan, Misses M'Nab, Grace, Mowat, Draper, Neville, Sister Marian, andVen. Archdeacon Grace. The engagement is announced of Miss Nessle Grace, second daughter of Mr L. Grace (Wellington), to Mr W. M'Rae, eldest son of Mr W. M'Rae, "Altimarlock," Marl-' borough. The engagement is announced of Miss Frances Chaytor, fifth daughter of Mr J. C. Chaytor, Marlborough, to Mr Aldwyn Burrell, second son of Mr Burrell, "Alton," Hampshire, England. Misses Bamford (2), who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs S. Florence, have returned to their home in Nelson. Mrs and Miss Millington (Waimate), who have been spending a week with Mrs de Lambert, have gone on to Nelson. Hon. C. H. Mills has returned to Wellington after spending a few days in Blenheim. Mr and Mrs C. Mills have returned from a pleasant holiday spent in the Pelorous Sounds. Mi-and Mrs R. ShaTp and family have returned from the Sounds. Mrs W. Trolove, "The Shades," was in Blenheim during the week. Mr W. M'Rae, "Altimarlock," is the guest cf Mr and Mrs J. Mowat. Mr and Mrs B, Monro, "Bank House," are spending a few days with l£rs; W, Clouston, "St. Andrews." ■-..-■-. v- yjt'i -. Mr and Mrs B. U. Barlow are staying with Mr and Mrs S. Neville, "Thurston." Mr and Mrs B. S. Clouston gave a most enjoyable children's dance at their residence in "Springalnds" on Friday evening for their son Stewart. Two rooms were cleared for dancing, the floors being in perfect order. Excellent music was supplied by Mrs Freeth; A dainty supper was laid out in the morning room, the table being tastefully decorated with yellow daffodils and yellow silk. Mrs B. Clouston received her guests wearing a black "silk dress relieved with crerne silk lace. Among the young people present ,were:—Misses F. Townshend, Essie Farmer, Gwen Reid, Barlows (2), Wolferatan (2), N. Bell, Coleman (3), P. Bell, Grace (3), Mowat (2), Sharp (2), A. Clouston, Trolove (2), Pauline Bennett, Revell, Scott, Robb, Marjory M'Callum, Innes (2); Broughton,-' (2), Gwen, Griffiths, Masters, B. Horton, E" Northoroft, R, Reid, N. Brittain, Arthur Griffiths, Vavasour (a), Mowat, Noel Clouston, U. Stapp, Grace Wolferstan, Bell, and Cudden. Others present were:—Mrs Bennett,, black silk; Mrs Walker, ciem© silk; Mrs W. Clouston, creme silk; -Mrs Satchell, black taffeta; Mrs J. Mowat, pale blue ninon; Mrs A. Mowat, pink silk; Mrs Trolove ("The Shades"), white ninon; Miss E. Mowat, heliotrope ninon. --" ■,-■'..'.. WELLINGTON, September 22. ' Shivering with cold, as we have been for the last week, a bright fire and - a book proved strong counter- attractions to any social function. It spoke volumes for the hostesses of the week that the rough weather we have experienced was not sufficient to make their parties "frosts." Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Islington have been doing quite a lot. Much pleasure was given to the boys of the. Amokura training ship yesterday. . All of them were entertained at Government. House. Fortunately the weather cleared sufficiently to have some sports on the lawn, and needless to say tea, served in the ballroom) proved the most imiportant item from the boys' standpoint. Mrs Wilford.gave a large and most enjoyable "At home" last Friday. The concert chamber of the Town Hall was used for the purpose, cosy crimson carpets ,and tables clainty with flowers and sweets'transforming the hall into an attractive room;' Mrs Wilford received her guests wearing a gown of peacock blue crepe de chine with velvet and' softened with net an-35 lace, and a very becoming large black hat. . Included in the guests wa3 Lady Ward, whd looked extremely well in a gown of grey and blue combined and black hat; and Lady Findlay, who wore lovely furs with a black crepe gown. Those fortunate people who were in England for the Coronation are returning to New Zealand in little groups of three or four. Amongst the latest arrivals are Mrs Rutherford and her daughters, one of whom —Miss Amuri Rutherford—has become engaged to an Australian—Mr Eric Russell, of Geelong, Victoria. The marriage of'Mr Kenneth Morpeth with Miss Maudsley, of Wellington, will take place very shortly. Sir Charles and Lady Bowen and Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes were amongst those who returned this week from England. Miss Punder, from the Alexandra Hospital staff, London, has arrived here. Her marriage to Dr Gunn, of Carterton, is to take place quite soon. The golf tournament next week will attract many visitors, and the secretory of the Goi* Club (Miss Greta Ewen) has been most! energetic in 'finding "house room" for all the club's guests. Many of the owners of cottages at Tientham, near the links, have generously handed them over to the club pro tern. An engagement of interest is that of Mass Francis Chaytor, daughter of Mr Chaytor, Marshlands, Marlborough, to Mr Aldwyn Burrell, of Alton, Hampshire, England. Conspicuous amor.gst the social events of. the season was the lovely ball given last Wednesday, by Mrs Miles, of Hob&gn street, on the eve of her daughter Ethel's marriage with Mr W, Handyside. The entertainment took place at Sydney Street Schoolroom, which was beautifully transformed for the occasion. Yellow and white, festooned everywhere, were the colours chosen, and masses of spring bulbs lent themselves beautifully to the scheme of decoration. Side rooms, crimson carpeted and cosy, proved attractive to those who preferred to "sit it out." Our hostess wore oyster grey satin with handsome overdress of cut steel and net. Miss Miles's gown was of ivory with panels of Brussels lace and edgect with gold embroidery. Miss Bertha Miles wore shell pink satin, overdress of softest cloudy blue, and some delicate embroidery; Miss D. Miles was in palest green charmeuse; Miss Hilda Miles, an effective gown of. cherry satin with chiffon overdress. Many country friends were included in the guests, amongst theni Mrs Cockburn Hood, from Wairarapa, and Mrs Harold Cooper, . from Palmierston North, and Mrs Walter Strang. On the day following (Thursday), very quietly, at St. Paul's Cathedral, the marriage took place. Miss Miles wore her travelling gown of royal blue cloth and a

.large hat with becoming plumes. .. Only the imrmediate relations and a few friends were present, and almost immediately after Mr and Mrs Handyside left by motor brougham for the north. In future their home will be at Invercargill. ' • „..•' The Misses Hannay, who have ■ been to Australia visiting, returned this week. Bridge is still occupying many of the winter hours, and' on Thursday last Mrs Ma-oar thy gave a most enjoyable little bridge party at her house in Boulcott street. An interesting wedding recently celebrated at St. Mark's Church, M-asterton, was that, of Miss Doris Gawith, second daughter of Mr C. Gawith, solicitor, of M-asterton, to Mr Vivian Skeet, of Messrs Pa.!gety and Co.'s staff. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a gown of white silk, much erabroideied. A largo house bade farewell to the "Scarlet Troubadours" last Friday, hundreds being unable to gain admission. This happy ; ->b.and of musical pilgrims seem like old "friends amongst us. They left by the Sydney boat en route for England! There is a whisper that they may return in opera. Let us hope it will be a Gilbert and Sullivan. One of the latest engagements announced is that of Miss E. Hesfceth, eldest daughter of Mrs A. Hesketh, of Palmerston North, to Mr B L. Salmon, of Wellington. The engagement is announced of Mr L. F. Vickors, of the literary staff of the Hawke's Bay Tribune, to Miss Nelly" G. Grubb, of Lyltelton. AUCKLAND, September 20. A very pleasant dance was given by Mrs W. Shoito Douglas at her residence, "Monzio," Remuera, when amongst the guests were Mrs Steele in a handsome black gown; Miss Hilda Steele, pale blue ninon; Miss Minnie Steele, pink; Miss Hanna, white ninon, with touches of cherry red; Miss Jessie Frater, grey; Mies Nellie Upton, mauve ninon; Mrs Vaile, black satin; Mrs Davis, pale blue crepe de chine; and Mrs Swinburne, white satin - with overdress of lace. The hostesg was wearing a handsome gown of'green chiffon velvet; Miss Douglas, dainty white ninon; and Miss Gertie Douglas, pale blue charmeuse with net tunic. Mrs Hellaby'e tea party, given for Mrs Eiobelbaum (Wellington), was most enjoyable. The tea table was massed with spring flowers, as also was the reception room. The hostess was wearing silver' grey brocade with overdress of black lace; and the guest of honour a handsome black frock. Some of those present were Mrs Sidney Nathan, in black chiffon velvet and picture hat; Mrs Lindsay, in black with- touches of blue and smart hat with flowers; Miss Jessie. Geddes, brown cloth suit and hat en suite; and Mrs R. H. Abbott, in hlack. A large number were present at the "At home" at the Middlemor© Golf Links last Friday, when the prizes won during the recent golf championship were presented, by Mrs It. A. Carr, vice-president. Reference was made in Mrs Carr's speech to the loss the club bad sustained through the passing away of Mis C. H. Street, the late president. During-the afternoon. Miss Henderson was the recipient of a silver inkstand v given by the club in recognition "of the mahv services rendered. A hearty vote of thanks to Mrs E. Dennis O'Rorke, who is captain of the Ladies' Club, was also passed. A charming wedding was that. which took place last Tuesday week at St. Paul's Church, Symcnds street, when Miss Gwendolen Lusher, daughter of Mrs J. W. Lusher, of City road, was married to Mr W. H. Woodward, the ceremony being performed by the Kev. C. A. B. Watson. The .bride wore a trained gown of rich white, satin, embellished with pearl garniture, wreath of orange blossoms and' veil of rare lace. . The- bridesmaids were the Misses Marjorie Lusher, Edna Smeeton, Bessie Watt, Nancy and Cherry Holland, said Molly Horaley. The ■ three first-named were in- pink charmeuse, .with tunics of grey ninon, and black picture hats garlanded with pink, rosebuds. The three little bridesmaids .worea coats of pink chiffon cloth faced with - silk, and large white hats with tiny* pink rosebuds, and they also caried pink silk muffs. After the ceremony Mrs Lusher entertained a large number of guests at her residence in City road; and later on the bride and bridegroom left for their Honeymoon, the former wearing a grey chiffon cloth, frock with strappings of blue, and pretty grey hat. The daffodil, show held by the-Horticul-tural Society in the Choral. Hall' last week unfortunately met with bad weather, and so was not as largely attended as usual. ' The flowers on exhibrt, of course, came in for much admiration. The basket of flowers that took first prize was a tasteful arrangement of peach blossoms, and white flowers daintily finished with pale heliotrope ribbon. There were two table decorations that came in for a great deal of attention—one was arranged with Argentine sweet peas, and the other with pink sweet peas ana blue flowers. On the opening day Mrs Lionel Benjamin and Mrs Andrews presided over the tea; and Mrs Ernest Ashton on the second day. Mrs and Miss Joan Fulton are at present visiting Auckland.. "*'-* Mr and Mrs George Eliott (Auckland) ' are at present in Christchurch. ■•-. Mrs .who has been. staying with Mrs, Thomas Boyjan for the past month, has returned to Gisborne The Misses Rutherford, of Marlborough, are at present in Auckland. Mrs Kaye, president of the Christchurch Y.W.C.A., who has been lecturing in Auckland has returned to the South Island.