TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3003, 4 October 1911, Page 71

TABLE TALK.

Monday evening. A wedding of great interest took place on September 27 at Knox Church, when Miss Inly Wilson, youngest daughter of the late Mr Robert Wilson, of this city, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr Harry' Guthrie, second son of Mr Walter Guthrie, of Elder street, Dunedin. At half-past o’clock the bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr Leslie Wilson, looking radiant in a beautifully-fitting gown of white duchess satin, with long train. The front of the skirt was made with a panel of white satin, the foot of which was tastefully embroidered with pearls and crystal beads. The bodice was majde with a .Y-shaped yoke of Brussels lace, the folds of satin which came at either side being edged with pearl trimming. Her veil, which was composed of tulle, was artistically embroidered with lilies, being thus very suitable to the bride. It was arranged daintily on her hair with sprays of orange blossom. Her shower bouquet was chiefly composed of lilies, azaleas, and maidenhair fern, with long streamers of white satin ribbon. Her ornaments were a diamond ;'brooch, diamond pendant, and large solitaire earrings to match. Little Miss Mavis MacFarlane (niece of the bride), who acted as train-bearer, was gowned in a sweetly pretty frock of white silk made in the “Kate Greenaway” style, with - dainty little lac© bonnet with bunches of flowers at either side. She carried p. sheath of while arum lilies, which gave finish to the charming little bridesmaid. The bride was also attended by four , bridesmaid®—Miss Jean Gilchrist (Oanuaru), Miss Hilda Hazlett, Miss A. MacFarlane, .and Mias C. MacFarlane. Their dresses were of white charmeuae satin draped with ninon and finished with white silk Oriental trimming. Bound their waists were gold girdles, and their hats, which were .of -fine ridute lace, were trimmed with, white and i * -hes' of gold. Their dresses were edged,.#'Ah gold acorn fringe, and they wore gold shoes and carried dainty sheaths of , arum lilies. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Herbert Power, who acted the part of_hest man. After the wedding ceremony the guests assembled at Mrs Robert Wilson's bouse in George street, where a very jolly wedding breakfast was enjoyed. Mrs Robert Wilson, who received the guests in the hall, was most becomingly gowned in black satin trimmed with fringe, and wore a black bonnet with white chiffon streamers. The bride •and bridegroom received congratulations in the drawing room, which was most artistically, arranged with beautiful yellow and red rosea. Cake and other dainties were enjoyed' in the dining room, where the bride and bridegroom stood under a wedding bell. Tbs table was arranged with vases of white flowers and maidenhair fern. Mr and Mrs Harry Guthrie were the recipients of over 200 presents, which were displayed in two of the upstair rooms. Brief speeches were made by the Rev. Mr Davies and many other friends. Later on in the day Mr and Mrs Harry Guthrie left by motor for Waitali, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride wore, an oyster-grey coat and skirt, large grey hat with feathers, a grey ostrich feather V/>a completing the costume. A number of the friends of the bride decorated the church, the chief feature of the derocations being white arum lilies. The officiating clergy at the service were the Rev. Mr Davies, assisted by the Rev. Mr Collie. Mr Paget Gale officiated at the organ. Some of the guests present were:—Mr and Mrs W. MacFarlane, Mr and Mrs Robert Brown (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Guthrie, Mr and Mrs Leslie Wilson, Mr and Mrs Beth line, Mr and Mrs George Moodie, Mr and Mrs Vivian, Mr and Mrs Harman Reeves, Mr and Mrs John Ross, Mr and Mrs Jack Glendining, Mr and Mrs Charles Chapman, Mr and,Mrs Frank Mitchell, Mr and - Mrs Doorley, Mr and Mrs Sise, Mr and Mrs Hazlett, Mr and Mrs Adam, MF and Mrs Kewburgh Lawson, Mr and Mrs Walter Guthrie, Mr and Mrs Seaward Cantrell, Mr and Mrs T. S. Graham, Mr and Mrs Walter Young, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Collie (Heriot), Mrs Law-son, Mrs Edmond, Mrs Leslie , Harris, Mrs Williams (Sydney), Mrs W. Hazlett (Invercargill), Mrs Malcolm. Holmes, Misses Gilchrist (Oamaru), Hislop, W. Hislop, Lawson, Z. Ross, Simpson, Francis Rose, Allan (Christchurch), Jackson, M. Moodie, Duncan, Merchant, Todd, Hislop, Royse, Mackerras, Hutchison, M. Hutchison, Mollison (2), Burt, Mitchell, Hazlett, Messrs Guthrie, Collie (Heriot), Power, Hunter, Sise, Mills, Mitchell, Wilson, Dr Cameron, etc. Mrs Robert Brown (Christchurch) wore a becoming pastel blue satin with tunic of black ninon, black hat with feathers, dainty bouquet of blue hyacinths; Mrs Walter MacFarlane, stylish pink Oriental silk draped, with amethyst chiffon embroidered with heavy border of iridescent beads and edged with" fringe, large black hat with shaded blue lancer feathers, lovely shower bouquet with pink streamers; Mrs Guthrie, handsome carnation stalk green satin covered with black satin-striped gauze and softened with creamlace, small Tagal straw hat with feathers; Mrs Leslie Wilson, sweetly pretty coat and skirt of hailstone muslin, prettily trimmed with embroidery, large block hat trimmed with white lace and feathers, brightscarlet carnation and maidenhair bouquet with scarlet streamers; Mrs Walter Guthrie, soft pale Saxe blue cloth costume, relieved with touches of black and softened at the neck with cream lace, large black hat with leathers; her two little daughters wore dainty white muslin frocks, grey straw poke bonnets with wreaths of blue and pink flowers; Mrs Bethune, smart pale grey costume relieved with white, large black hat with black feathers; the two little Misses Bethune looked very sw-eet in simple white silk frocks with large black silk frilled picture hats; Mrs John Ross, bright sapphire blue bengaline with cape of Maltese laoe, cream bonnet with feathers; Mrs Sise, black silk voile, black bonnet relieved with pink; Mrs Harman Reeves, stylish grey cloth costume with yoke of white edelweiss laoe, small white straw toque with pink roses and touches of black; Mrs Seaward Cantrell, pale grey gown, large black hat with feathers, white ostrich feather boa; Mrs T. S. Graham, black corded shantung, black Tagal straw hat with feathers; Mrs Frank Mitchell, pale blue crepe de chine relieved with white largi black hat; Mrs Jack Glendining, handsome pink and blue shot taffeta silk trimmed witir lace, lovely pink bouquet, large black hat with flowers; Mrs Hazlett, black silk gown, softened with cream laoe, white feather boa, small cream bonnet, yellow shower bouquet; Mrs William Hazlett (Invercargill),

mole crepe de chine over eilk and trimmed Oriental -trimming, white ostrich feather •boa, large ©live green straw hat trimmed with tulips and lilac; Mrs "Williams (Sydney), Coronation blue crepe de chine, yoke of cream lace edged with pipings of old velvet, white ostrich feather boa, small cream toque with scarlet flowers; Mrs W. Edmond, painted blue floral chiffon over silk, large cream and blue hat; Mrs Malcolm Holmes, pale pink satin gown covered in cream lace, large Tuscan straw hat trimmed 1 with lace and bunches of pink roses; Mrs Doorley, bright blue gown with cream lace, large cream straw hat with grasses and bright cerise velvet; Mrs Adam, black gown, floral toque; Mrs George Moodie, pale green silk, black feather boa, large black hat with feathers ; Mrs Newburgh Lawson, cream gown trimmed with lace, email hat to match; Mrs Vivian, smart grey coat and skirt, white feather boa, large black hat with pink roses; Mrs Leslie Harris, stylish Coronation blue gown trimmed with black and touches of orange, large black hat with feathers; Mrs Young, sage green taffeta silk, small green hat with terracotta roses, sable stole and muff; Mrs Cameron, black crepe de chine black hat with feathers; Mrs Charles Chapman,' flesh pink Oriental satin, tunic of black ninon trimmed iridescent beads; blacl.feather hat with bunch of pink roses; the Misses Mollison both wore soft grey silk costumes, black hat trimmed with feathers;. Miss Hutchison, pale grey silk trimmed black lace small hat to match; Miss M. Hutchison white costume, white feather boa, small white hat; Mi»3 pale heliotrope eilk voile over silk and trimmed with lace and touches of heliotrope satin, large purple hat with wreath of heliotrope flowers; Miss .;Mitchell, pale blue and pink floral ninon over silk and trimmed pale pink chiffon, large blue and pink feather hat, shower bouquet; Miss Hislop. putty cloth costume, large black straw hat; ' Miss W. Hislop, onge green gown relieved with black, cream lace, yoke, large hat trimmed with black and bunches of pink loses; Miss Maekerras, dainty heliotrope silk marquisette trimmed -with white lace, large black hat with straight plumes and bands of Tuscan lace; Miss Duncan, champagne-coloured cloth costume, the Skirt and bodice being trimmed with bine and groan shot floral ribbon, large cream hat with black and pink; Miss Gilchrist (Oamaru),' smart heliotrope silk trimmed with white lace, white featheT boa, small hob'otvope floral toque; Miss Olive Royse, shrimp pink satin with tunic of pale ninon trimmed with acorn blue fringe, large black hat trimmed with white lace and wreaths of blue flowers; Miss Lawson, elec-, trie blue silk voile trimmed with blue charmet;/3 satin to match, large black, hat with feather?", Miss Lily Lawson, pale grey floral delaine- "prcltily trimmed with laoe, gjes> hat with feathers and bunches.of pink-roses ; Miss. Allan (Christchurch), smart black corded shantung coat and skirt, with thick white lace>, collar, largo jrole hat with vieath of heliotrope and pink flowers; Miss V. Simpson, apple green tussore silk, Tuscan straw hat with rosos; Miss Maxwell Moodie, cream "voile over silk, prettily trimmed with lace and relieved with touches of lilac satin', large cream hat with bunches of lilacs Miss Zeifa Ross, floral crepe de chine, p:ettily trimmed with lace, largo cream bat; Miss Marchant, Coronation blue gcvn .trimmed with black satin and softened with cream) lace, sable stole and muff, small toque with flowers; Miss Francis Ross, black voile over silk, trimmed with heavy cream lace, smart, toque with feathers; Miss Jackson, pale grey silk \oile trimmed with electric blue, largo blue and grey hat; Miss Stubbs (Canterbury), pale grey crepe de chine trimmed with white lace, smart white toque, white feather boa. On Wednesday evening Mrs Robert "Wilson invited a r.umber of young people to a small - dance,- which she gave as a conclusion to the wedding festivities. She received in the drawing room, whilst dancing was much enjoyed in the dining room. A delicious supper was paitaken of. the- table being decorated with the white flowers from, the wedding. A few present were:—-Mr and Mrs Leslie "Wilson, Mr and Mrs MacFarlane, Mr and Mrs Brown, Mr and Mrs Lawson, Miss Gilchrist, Miss Hazlett, Mise MacFarlane, Miss C. MacFarlane, Miss Hislop, Miss W. Hislop, Miss Maekerras, Miss Royse, Messrs Bower, Wilson, MacFarlane, Buddie, Hunter, Sise, Guthrie,, The Cameron, etc. On Thursday evening Mrs W. Edmonds gave a small bridge party at her residence, ' Melville street, in honour of her sisters, Mrs Williams and Mrs W. Hazlett, both of whom : are at present staying in Dunedin. < | The Misses Gilchrist have been staying at the Grand Hotel during the week. ' i Mrs Malcolm Holmes was staying in Dunedin for a few days last week. ; Several Dunedin ladies left for the golf championship meeting, to be held in Wellington this week. Amongst the number were Mrs Lutterworth, Mrs Riley, Mrs Stanley Batchelor, Mrs Frank Fitchett, and Miss Graham. Miss Mill left last week to- visit friends in Napier. ; M'r and Mrs Howard Dodgshun returned, to town at the end of the month. i INVERCARGILL, October 2. I Last week we went right back to winter, ' and had to den great coats and thick boots again. I* is most disappointing when all our spring things are in readiness. j On Wednesday morning Mrs StudholmS had a delightful girls' tea in honour of her two guests. Mis® Park (New South Wales) and Miss Ellis (Merrivale). Some of the j guests wiere Misses Park, Ellis, Sharp, I Tucker (2), Smith, Mitchell, Robinson, etc. On Wednesday night , the InveroaxgiU Hockey Club (girls) held their mmual dance ! in the "Victoria Hall. The hall and stair- \ case were beautifully decorated with greenery I and hoc-key sticks and bunt'ng, the stage ! being done with pot plants and ferns.. The | chianerones were Mas dames iSieraxell, T. D. A. | Mrcffett, and Stout. Among there pivsent I | noticed Misses Brebner, Spence. Revs, Campbell (2), PilcheT (2), Waymouth (Balclutha), Robinson, Gardner, Wylie (2), Crofts. Steele, Henderson, Smith, etc and Mbisrs Thomson, O'Bierue, Bush, Ro'yds (2), Cun- ! ningbam, Mair, Macalister. Reynolds, etc. The same night Mrs C. J. Brodrick (Wei- | les'evl had a small bridge party in honour of Miss Park- (New South Wales). The practices for the " Living Bridge" under Mrs Brebner's supervision axe progressing well. It is to be held in the King's Hall Rink oh October 11 and is boing looked forward to. keenly. On Saturday afternoon. Mi's Crofts gave a delightful tea at the Music Rooms in honour of Miss Ntora Waymouth, who is in town at present. Dainty tea was served in the big music room. Among the gwewiis were Mrs Studholme. Misses Waymouth, Park. Robinson (2), Brebner, Pilcher, Corbet, Tucker, etc. On Monday afternoon the final for the Ladies' Golf Championship was played be-

'tween Mrs Handy-side and Mrs Barclay. Quite a little knot of enthusiasts' walked round with the players. Mrs Handy-side was not np to her usual form, and the result was fc&arfc Mrs Barclay, won, 3 up and 2 to go. In the usual Thursday match only 10 holes could be played on account of the weather. Mrs Pctttnger and Mrs D. Cuthbartson brought in the best card. The Yankee tournament, which has been going on for some time, was completed 1 on Saturday, and won by Miss Gardner, who never lost a game—a very good record. MJjss Ewart (Hospital) cmtsrtaiined the Avenal Bridge Club last week. Mrs Hunt went up to Dunedin on Monday for a short holiday. On Wednesday night Mr and Mrs Jack Watson returned from their trip to the Old Country. Mrs Phil Wright (Dunedin), who was on a flying visit to her mother (Mrs Stockier) returned on Friday. Muss Nora Waymouth (Balelutha.) is at present the guest of Miss Robinson (North End). Mrs Wade, who has been away some time, returned home on Saturday. Miss Addie Gardner returned from Lillburn on Monday. Mrs M'Pherson (Otautau) is visiting her mother, Mrs Gardner (B'amnosk House). OAMABU, October 2. Last Tuesday night Mise Tincler and several other ladies arranged a enroll and very inicrmal diarioe in honour of Mr C. P. Sbarland, who has returned to Christchurch, after being here in the Union Bank for six months while Mr Craddock, was away in England. The dance waa'held in Miss Tinder's house, which was decorated very prettily, and Dorwood played the dance music. Amongst those present beside Miss Tincler and* Miss. Bo'bkirkr'were Mrs M'Adam, Mars Sutton, Mrs; Babington, Miss Alice Hutchison, Mi&3 Maude, Miss Burry, Miss Jamieson. Mr Irvine. Mr Dixon (Duwtroon), Mr Jaekson, Mr Davis, Mr Williams, Mr Anderson, and several others. On Monday afternoon Mrs. Babington (Thames street) gave a little party for Miss Keddell, who is- soon to be married to Dir Scott, of the Christ-church-'Hospital. The room was prettily cleocr-ated with quantities of daffodils and large bowls of primroses. Each guest brought a present for Miss Keddell (scmiething for a.n afternoon tea table), and she mo3t certainly received some charming things. Amongst those present were Mrs Buckley/ Mrs Douglas, Mrs Darling, Mrs R. Orb© 1 !, Mrs M'Adam, Mrs M'Pherson, Mrs Sutton, M-im Keddell, Mi»9 Gone Keddi3.ll, Miss Striftach. Miss F. Stromach, Miss Tincler, Miss Hobkirk, Miss Nichols, Mfc-s Davis, Misa Crossley, M'i&s M'jpfouall, Mi,-* N. M'Douall, and Misa Eva M'Pherßcm. "-■ . • Mrs Darling is the guest of Mrs Cowie Nicols (Maheno). ■_.. \_ . i Miss Doris Williams has returned from Dunedin. Mrs Buckley has gone to Wellington,. Mrs Ronald, Orbell baa also gone to Wellington for the golf. . The friends of Mrs Whetton.. will be glad to'hear she is a little bettor after her recent illness. - ' Dr Hargreayes is the gueat' of Dr Garland just now. Be is to take Dr Garland's practice for him while he is away for a trip to England. jf Mrs Mi'iner (Waitaki High School) is still away in Wellington. - Miss M'Phereon is visiting Waimate jurat now. Mrs Sutherland has been out of town -for a few days. Miras Jean Gilchrist has been visiting friends in -Dunedin!. Mrs Dixon (Cbristchurch) ii the guest of Mrs Gavin Dennison (North road). Mr and Mrs Robinson have returned from Timaru, where they have been for soma months. TIMAPvU, October 2. The engagements are announced of Miss N. Hay to Mr Thompson and Miss B. Hay to Mr Percy White. Both ladteip are daughters of Mrs William Hay, Kinmont. Mrs Hir-son, Pleasant Point, returned home on Friday after a few days' visit to Timaru. Mrs and Miss Wigley leave for the north next week. They intend going to stay with Mr Arthur Wigley, Bay of Islands. Mr and Mrs Huddleston leave for a visit to Blenheim this week. Mr and Mrs Lamb have left for Australia. Mrs Westmaoott (Glenavy) is staying at Sefton House. Mrs Frances Barker has. gone for a short visit to Christchurch. Mrs Ford (Ashburton), who has been staying with Mrs Buchanan, returned home yesterday. Miss Inman (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs Wigley. A well-attended lecture was given by Archdeacon Harper in St. Mary's Schoolroom on Tuesday evening. The lecture was on "The North of England," and was illustrated by lantern slides. Amongst the many present were:—Mr and Miss Knubley (2), Mr and) Mrs Tripp, Mr and Mrs Barker, Mi and Mrs Biair, Mr and , Mrs Malcolnisou, Mrs Andrews, Rev. Mr and Mrs Curnow, Mrs Wright, Mr and Mrs Rolleston, Mr and Mies . Priest, Mr and Mrs Gordon Wood, Mr and Mrs Perry, and many others. Mrs V. Hitchings is staying with Mrs H. H. Webb (Donmngton). Tbo Melanesian Guild held their annual spring flower show on Wednesday in the assembly rooms,. During the evening a conoert was given, the performers being Mesdames P. Blworthy and E. J. LeCren, and' Miss Mac&eorge and Mr Zicsler. Amongst those present were Mesdaniss El worthy (3), Costello, Arthur, Aibor, Buchanan, Hinson, Wigley, Tripp, Hole, Kerr. Cameron, Talbot, Bristol, Collins, Cartwright, Edgar Jones, Palmer, Chapman Jameson, Leech, Bowker, Gibbs, Gus Jones, Unwin. Rukman, Armstrong, MacLaren, Ford, Pigctt, Loughnan, Finch, Hassell, Foden, Misses Armstrong, Pigott, Fussell, Fraser, Gunn, Budd, Foden, Dryden', Smith, Knubley, Rukman, Hay, Gibba, Miles, Raid, Brodrick, Rhodes, Palliser, and many others. Tha flowers were very fine. Miss Airini Rhodes (Bluecliff) won the champion daffodil cup for the third year v in succession, and it now becomes her pro» peity. Mrs Wilfred Howell (Cave) is staying with her sister (Miss Marchant). Mrs Howell in* tends paying a visit to the north before returning home. CHRISTCHURCH. September 30. The Christchurch Horticultural Society held their annual spring show on Wednesday and Thursday last in the Olympia Rink. The judging, which was done by Mi- H. Clarke (Dunedin), gave general satisfaction. The daffodils, which were the principal feature of the show, were very beautiful, as wer* also soma amaryllis shown by Mr J. O. B. Beckett. Many" lovers of flowers weTe pre» sent, including Mesdames Stead. Reid, Pyne, J Jlr.VHall, Boyle, G. Rhcdes, H. Wood, Palmer, Deans, Hanmer Allen, Symes, Merton, Nicholls, and Townend, and Misses Kent» Tabart (2), Fisher, Hanmer, Way, Lough* nan, Thompson, and Burns. 'Tiie tie for the golf medal match wnt

played at Shirley last Monday between Miss Dorothy and -Miss Phyllis Anderson, who once more tied for first place. The following members of the Christchurch Luciias' Golf Club left last week for Wellington to play m the tourna-mient to be held on the Heretaunga,Links: Misses R. Campbell, A. Humphreys, Oowlishaw, Wilson, Anderson (2), Wisher, Symes, Holmes, and Mrs A. Campbell. ■ Misa Gorrie (Auckland), who has been staying in Christchurch, also left for the golf tournament on Tuesday. Miss Gossett has returned from the North Island. Miss J. Lee arrived from Sydney on Friday. Mrs Westmaoott (Glenavy) has been staying in Christchurch for .a few days. Captain and Mrs Malet left by the Warrimoo on Friday en route for India. Miss H. Campbell returned from Hawke's Bay on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs U. T. J. Alpers have returned from Wellington. Miss J. Wilkms returned last Tuesday from Auckland. Colonel and Mrs R. H. Rhodes returned on Saturday from a trip to England for the Coronation. WELLINGTON, September 30. Moat cheery was the " Tea" given by Major-general and Mrs Godley at their pretty Home on. Friday afternoon. Outsidla the weather was bitterly cold and stormy, and one appreciated the warmth from a bright fire in. the drawing room. Bowls of primroses andfraosias were everywhere, and (much, iuterest was taken in the collection of delightful old ornaments, chin*; snuff! boxes, and. old prints, etc., which one so tel-dom ee:s in New Zealand. .Mir 3 Godley wore a soft grey chiffon blouse and grey skirt, beaming bat encircled with feathers. The guests included ■ Mrs W. Fitzgerald, Mrs M'Arthur, Mrs' Elliott, Mrs Harty, Mrs and Miss Wyilie, Mrs Hislop, Mrs, Cbrhss, Mrs Sinclair, Mrs ' Harcourt, Mrs Raw-son, Mrs M'Carthy, Mrs Shin-dell,"" Miss Fitzgerald, Mrs Lsckie, and Drs_ Hatty, Elliott, and! Hislop.. ~':'i ■',!. ■."'•'■!'*■;■/? ''•*' Mr® K.' Mowa-t (Blenheim) .'is staying a few days in town on her return, from Sydney. ! Dr. and Mrs Harty returned from Sydney on" Wednesday last. "••'•■ / Miss-Eileen Ward has returned from her visit to England. Sine travelled as far as Sydney in thie Argyllshire—a new .boat. Mrs &tott, who has been spehdii% some months in >Ei%land,' arrived; in 'Wellington by .the Moeraki.- ; :,-".". ':■,. Mt and;.Mia Holmes were passengers forWellington by the Moeraki on Wednesday. Mr Holmes, has ' been on- a business, visit to Melbourne for the last "six- month®.. Dr and Mrs Martin (Palmerston North) have returned 1 from 1 their visit to Sydney. „ His Excellency Lord" Islington will open, the annual Art Exhibition on October 7. Mar 'and Mrs Parker 1 -have returned from a visit to the South Island. .. - • Mr and Mrs Pike will,visit Melbourne before returning to Wellington. '■' . , The Wellington Musical Union give their Second concert on Friday, .October" 6. Mr: Schilsky (Trinity College of Music, London), is giving a violin recital on Saturday evening which promises to be a treat: AUCKLAND, September 27. The races at Avondale last week drew a large number on both days, amongst those present being Mrs Wilfred Colbeck, in a smart seal coat and blue skirt and hat; Mrs Fred Waller, blue tailored suit and Saxe blue hat; Miss Gorrie, grey cloth with black and white hat; Mrs Harry Worsp, grey tailored suit and hat to match; Miss Fulton (Christchurch), amethyst cloth frock and large black velvet hat; Mrs J. Donald, black and white costume and picture hat with plumes; Miss Dv Bias, grey suit: and'-large hat; Miss T. Smith, grey cloth suit-and black velvet hat. ..... '■■■■' The dance given in the Parish Hall, Bevonport, last week, in aid of the Benevolent Society and the "Door of Hope," was mainly got up by Mesdames W. J. Napier, Guinness, Ernest Benjamin, and J. C. Macky, assisted by the Misses Graham, Marks Macky, and other willing helpers. The hall was tastefully decorated for the purpose, and the musio all that could'be desired; being mostly from "Our ;:Miss Gibbs" and ' other new operas. Mrs 'Napier looked handsome in.,white satin and hand-painted chiffon; Mrs Ernest Benjamin was also in~.?white eatin; Mrs Peter Lawrence,, black charrneuse; Mrs Beale, black net; Mrs Guinness, white embroidered net; Miss Graham, pink silk an<r floral niiion tunic; Miss Gladys Graham, pale pink silk; and Miss Marks, white satin with tunic of ninon edged with silver fringe; etc. ».'-■•* A large tea party was given last week by Mrs W. M. Commons, Mountain road, Remuera. when a guessing competition: took place, Miss Hazel Craig winning the first •prize and Miss Phyllis Macfarlane second. The hostess was wearing a -smart black and white frock, and the Misses Commons (3) were alike in white. Soma of those present were:—Mrs H. Buckleton, Mrs Horrocks, Mrs Gerald Bernstein (Dunedin), and the Misses Lindsay, Rhodes, Elrson, Reid, and Frater, etc. Music was contributed by Mrs Jim Frater, Miss Hazel Craig, and Mrs Stevenson. : Miss -Bagnall is visiting friends in the Empire City. Mr and. Mrs Lysaght (Hawera) have bought a property in the Tauranga district, and are intending to settle , there. Mr and Mrs Lysnar (Gisborne) are the guests of Miss Lysnar at Devonport. The Choral Society had a very full attendance for their concert last evening, when Handel's "Acis and Galatea" and Sterndale Bennett's sacred cantata "Woman of Samaria" were performed. Folks in Dunedin will be pleased that Miss Brenda Stock, who is the " fortunate possessor of a beautiful contralto voice, made her first appearance before Auckland audiences on this occasion, and met with a very enthusiastic reception. Mr Leonard Borwick's musical recitals m His Majesty's Theatre have been greatly enjoyed by those present. A large number of golfers are leaving here this week to be present at the forthcoming' golf tournament in Wellington. Mrs Dennis O'Rorke, Mrs Edwin Horto-n; Mrs Edmunds, and the Misses Gorrie (2), Cotter (2), Jessie Frater, M'Lean, Ethna Pierce, Sybil Payton, Alison Henderson, Jessie Reid, and Dorothy Nathan are, amongst other intending competitors. Mrs Gerald Bernstein (Dunedin) is at present on a visit to her parents (Mr and Mr 3 Benjamin) in Symonds street. With very deep regret I have to record the sudden passing away of Mt Jack Shera, which sad event took place last week in Napier. He was the fourth son of the late Mr J. M. Shera, and a grandson of the late Colonel Balneavis, and was himself a soldier, having served with much distinction in the late South African war. Everyone is eo grieved for the only sister and four brothers who are left to mourn their loss, for their unitedness as a family is well known.