TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3031, 17 April 1912, Page 71

TABLE TALK.

Monday Evening. On Wednesday afternoon a large "At ihomei' was given by Mrs Sise at her "residence, Queen street, to bid farewell to Mie3 : Maud Sise, whose marriage takes plaze quite I shortly, after which Miss Siso will reside in i Sydney. Mrs Sise received iier guest 3 in the I hall, and was gowned in a rich black Benga- ! line silk handsomely trimmed with jet; Miss Sise wore a smart navy blue voile gown over white satin; Miss Maud Sise, dainty flowered •muslin relieved with touches of bright cherry pink. Most delicious tea, coffee, and cakes were much enjoyed in the dining room, where the table was prettily arranged with vase 3 of pale pink flowers and maidenhair fern. Some I noticed present were Mcsdames Nevill, Lady M'Lean, John Roberta, Eraser, j Joachim, Turnbull, Graham, Branson. Macussey, Marshall, Allen, Richards, Grant, M'M-asler, Camero.i, George Roberts, Hosking, Black, Lindo Ferguson, Cheoseman, j Balchelor, S. Batehelor, Bu'.ierworth. Gallaway, Dunlop, P. Macassey, Jamas Holmes, C. White, B. 0. Haggitt.. Woodhouse, Batchelor. Stock, Hudson, Scott, A. G. Fenwiek, j M'lntosh, Ramsay, Allan Holmes, Dodgshun, C. R. Chapman, Acton-Adams, Driver, Ross, Henry Williams. Shand, Munro (Wellington). Fulton. Barn-ett. Colqulioun, W. Mai Hand, : Eric Reynolds, P. Wright, Sargood, Misses Holosworth, Hart, Cargill, Cutten, A. M'Master. Hiking, Joachim. Ross'. L. Holmes. Ramsay, M'lntosh. Gilkison. dimming, Jameson (Cliristchurch), Chamberlain, C. Williams, D. Williams, De>:niston, Ulrich. ; Blundt.ll. S. Haggitt, Webster. G. Webster, ! Haggitt. Graham, C. Graham. Stock. Forbes,' : Macassay. Farquhar, Mill, Reynolds. Rattray! Mrs Aufrere Fenwiek, smart navy Hue silk ! covered with striped silik gauze and trimmed ; with Oriental trimming, smart cream straw i hat with roses; Mrs Charles Chapman, stylish black ninon over white satin, smart Yoke of : si'Jver and grey tissue covered with' ) lac); ] large bla::k feather hat; Mrs G. Fenwick , grey costume, large feather hat; Mrs Lindo I Ferguson, smart pink gown, black satin j cloak, large pink ve'vr-t hat trimmed with | black; Mrs Ogston. green costume, bjack j hat; Lady M'Lean, black ninon over white ! satin, black-and-white toque, white fox furs; I Mrs Grant, black co.it and skirt, large hat | trimmed with emerald green ; Mrs Black, I navy blue serge costume, black velvet toque. | Coney peal stoc and muff; Mr 3 P. Wright. | white tussore silk gown, neat white hat with j wings; Mrs Fraser. electric blu.e gown, b'uo i hat with wings, grey furs; Mis Dunlop. I black voile. larg-> white hat with roses: Mrs | Stock, darlf tweed coat and skirt, black Mt ! iiat with wings.; Mrs Stanlev Batchelor, j navy blue serge, sable furs, sapphire blue j velvet, toque; Mrs M'lntosh, grev voile over I siik. large black hat with feathers; Miss | Kcyrclds. grey tweed coat and skirt, picture j hat ; Miss Haggitt. white s«r<ro costume. lar<re hat with pink flowers; Miss Gilkison, brown crepo do chine with floral trimming, large hat with pink ro-:es; Mis 3 C. Williams, blue serge costume, largo cream-and-blue hat: Miss G. Williams, navy blue cloth, small toque with emerald green feathers: M'iss Kathleen Ulrich. navy blue coat and skirt, nattier line hat with wings; Mis 3 Forbes, electric blue voHe ov»r silk, largo hat with pink roses; Miss Graham, black cloth costume, blue s.traw tcquc; Miss C. Ornham. blur- and black striped voile, neat hat with wings; Miss Farquhar. blue costume, black feather hat; Miss Mill, navv blue, hat with blue feathers; Miss Webster, navy blue serge, black beaver hat. grey furs; Miss G. Webster, terracotta I cloth. Coney seal hat ird furs; Miss I Macassey, white serge, braided in white, old

rose felt hat with feathers; Miss Stock, grey I tweed coat and skirt, large blue satin fiat; I Miif3 Fenwick, white serge coa'- «yi <fcty^ floral hat; Miss M'lntosh, dark! tv*",e* <mt tunie, large b!ac& hat. I On Friday afternoon a very large "At home " was given by Mrs Lawrence Simpson at the Art Gallery. The gallery, which had been made quite into a drawing room, wae beautifully arranged with little tables, at which tea was served, tthe principal flowers being yellow chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. High stands with bowls of flowers, as well as pot plants, were placed all about. In a comer of the room a band played many delightful selections during the afternoon. At another part ot the room delicious ices, grapes, fruit salad, and many dainties were heartily partaken of. Mrs Simpson received her guests in a handsome black siiSc trimmed with sequin embroidery, soft cream silk scarf, blue velvet toque with wings. Mlisoi Victoria Simpson was becomingly gowned in a floral muslin with piping ot pale cerico lace yoke, brown hat with feathers. Some present were: —Mesdames Adam, William Brown, Johnston Brown, Burnett, P. Barr, Callan, Clowes, Cameron, Duncan, Emery, Gillies, Frank Fitchett, Gilray, Hag■gitt, ITArcy Haggitt, Hislop. Basil Hooper, Hutchison, Hcwitson, Macassey. Keith Bamsay Marshall, 2,. Moore, Mondy, Ramsay, Bichards, Ross, Royse, Salmond, Sise, Statbam, Stevenson, Ulrich, Wilson, Young, Misses Burns, Burnett, Callan, Callander, Chamberlain, Davidson. Dodgshun nui), Button, Fenwick, Fels, Haggitt, Hislop, W. Hislop, Hutchison, Bauchop, Mollison, Ramsay, Rawson, Salmond, Hepburn, Whitson, Rosa, Wilton, Tolmie kelson), M'lntosh, Ulrich, etc. Mrs Neville, handsome black satin coat and skirt, black hat with white feathers, black and while ostrich feather boa; Mrs M'lntosh, handsome pale grey costume with jewelled trimming, largo grey hat with leathers, grey furs; Mrs William Brown, b ack silk, black accordeon-pleated cape, black-and-white bonnet; Mrs Frank Fitchett, smart navy blue tailor-made, pale blue hat;' Mrs C. White, terracotta silk with trim,mings of Paisley silk, large picture hat to match; Mrs Harry Guthrie, pastel blue tussore silk, large picture hat; Mrs Hewitson, purple ckth gown relieved with cream lace yoke, purple hat to match; Mrs Shand, black brocade, black toque with violets; Mrs Tapley, black-and-white striped costume, bbacik hat with pink ro3es; Mrs David White, black velvet dress, black velvet hat with leathers; Mrs Mason, claret taffeta silk, small mole velvet toque; Mrs Angus, electric blue gown trimmed'with cream lace, toque to match; Mrs Brasch, grey costume, small white hat trimmed with rosettes of blue and pink; Mrs Brown, mole costume, Coney seal toque trimmed with electric blue feathers; Mrs Peter Barr, navy blue serge coat and skirt, neat black toque; Mrs C. R, Chapman, shell-pink veiled in black ninon, silver on bodice, black feather hat; Mr 3 Fenwick, plum-coloured costume, toque to match; Mrs Gilkison, black satin costume, large black velvet hat trimmed with flowers; Mrs E. Hazlett, grey-faced cloth piped with green, hat to match; Mr 3 Hudson, white costume, black-and-white hat; Mrs hislop grey satin trimmed with beads, toque en suite; Mrs Harvey, black brocade, Spanish laces scarf, black-and-white bonnet; Mrs J. Roberts, black silk floral toque; Miss Sise, navy blue cloth gown, black hat with pale blue feathers; Miss Ulrich, smart saxe blue poplin, large white hat with ostrich feathery, feather boa; Miss White, pale fclue-ai'd-white striped silk, black hat with feathers; Miss Fenwick, white serge costume, large picture hat; Miss Burt, mole costume, large black hat with white feathers; Miss Finery, black poplin gown, black feather hat; Miss MacDonald. pale blue chiffon over satin, handsome blue-and-black picture hat, Miss B. MacDonald, pink silk, large pink hat relieved with black; Miss Macassey, white coat and skirt, black hat with fclue; Mi<>s M'Lean, grey and lavender flowered muslin, large grey hat trimmed with grey feathers and lined with purple velvet ; Miss Moodie. cream silk trimmed lace, large white hat; Miss Angus, blue-nnd-white .striped silk, small blue hat with wings.

A quiet wedding took place at the Roslyn Presbyterian Church on Thursday afternoon, when Misa Fanny Begg, daughter of Mrs A. C. Begg. Roslyn, was united in the bondb of hoiy matrimony to Mr Colin Holmes, youngest son of Mr James Holmes (Wairarapa). Miss Begg's wedding gown was composed of beautiful white satin, with very long train falling from the waist, lovely real lace berthe was draped across the bodice to the side of the skirt and caught on with a rosette of satin, white chiffon yoke finely embroidered with silver. Her soft lace veil was pinned to her hair with a bunch" of orange blossom. She carried a lovely shower bouciust, and woro a magnificent diamond pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids. —Miss Annie White and Miss Z. Ross, —both of whom woro dainty pule pink voile dresses over white satin. Their bodices were made with palo pink pleated chiffon fichus fastened at the waist with a deep pink rose; large black hats trimmed with pink roses. They carried glorious shower bouquets of pale pink and daik pink sweet pens with maidenhair fern. Mr Colin Holmes was attended by Mir Kebbell (Wairarapa) us best man. The wedding ceremony was performed by tiie Re. - Gray Dixon. After the wedding the guests adjourned to the home of the bride, where the happy couple receiv.d many congratulations and telegrams. Mr and Mrs Colin Holmes were the recipients of many beautiful and costly presents, as well as a number of cheques. Later in the day the happy couple left for the south. The bride's travelling dress was a smart palo grey velvet with hat to match. Mrs Begg wore a beautiful black silk robe trimmed with black embroidery and icliovod with touch of white lace, black hat ■with feathers; Miss Begg, beautiful royal blue cbarmeuso satin trimmed with passementerie, large picture hat. Afternoon tea was enjoyed in a. marquee, where the table was arranged with white flowers and maidenhair fern.

A most delightful afternoon "At home" was given by Miss Tomb© at Stuart Hall on Thursday afternoon to moot Dr Chapman and othor missioners. All tho nurs<fi, as well as the doctors, their wives, and many friends, had beeti invited to be present. Tho platform was very prettily decorated, with autumn leave,.! and flowers. Mr Alexander began with the singing, and afterwards a most appealing address was given by Dr Chapmnn, principally to tho many nurses present and the doctors. Miss Tomb© received her friends at the entrance to tho hall. The nurses all attended in uniform. Amongst those present wero Mr and Mrs J-hnvitson. Mr Balfour, Mr Kinmont, Mr iiarbinson, Mr Davies, Dean Fitchett, Drs

Roberts, Riley, Falconer, Will, and Wa& dell, Meedames D&vfes, Nisbet, Sise, Roberts, Driver, Sawoll, Reynolds, W. Reynolds, Frank Fitchett, S. Batchelor, Shand, Mtese* Mackerras, Reynolds, Gilkison, Ix>w, MolKson, Rattray, Macassey, Boyes-Srnith, Dr Siedeberg, and many others. On Thursday Mrs Batchelor gave a luncheon party at her residence, George street, in honour of Miss Maud Sise. The- table was arranged with white poppies and bronze leaves. Some present as well as the hostess were:—Mesdames Stanley Batchelor, Butterworth, Misses Sise, M. " Sise, Forbes, Webster. Williams, Graham, Denniston, Woodhouse, Holdsworth, D. Williams, Rattrav, etc. A small bridge party was given in honour of Miss Maud Sise by Mrs C. C. Graham, Henot row. The table looked very pretty, being decorated with white flowers and greenery. Some present weie:— Mesdames Graham, Black, Butterworth, Marshall, Frank Fitchett, Riley, Misses Williams, Webster, Ulrica, Sise, M. Sise, Rattray, etc. On Friday the Misses Rattray. Craighall, gave a bridge party in honour of MSes Maud Sise and Miss Lorna Rattray. The supper was partaken of in the dining room, the table being decorated with pink chrysanthemums. The first prize fell to Miss Sise. There were present, as well us the hostesses, Mesdames Frank Fitchett, S. Batchelor, Misses Sise, M. Sise, K. M'Lsan, V. Williams, Thurston (Christchurch), Graham, Williams, C. Williams, Webster, and Denniston. Miss Tolmio (Nelson) is the guest of Mirs 15. C. Haggitt, Anderson's Bay. Mr and Mrs J. M. "Ritchie and Mies Ritchie returned from England during last week. Mrs U. Rcid (Christchurch) is the of Mrs Sise, Queen street. Mi= s Royse returned from the north during the week. Miss Orbell. who has been visiting in the soulh. returned last week to Dunedin. Miss M'Lean and Miss Baird returned from their trip to Mount Cock last week. During the week many people who wore spending the Easter holidays at Wnikouaiti returned to town. PEMBROKE (Lake Wanaka), April 13.

Recent visitors to Pembroke included the following:—Mr and Mrs J. Jcnkirje (Oamaru), Mr Thos. Jenkins (Kelso), Mr L. W. Douglass (Dunedin), Mr D. Allan (Dunedin), Mr W. Arkle (Dunedin), Mr F. J. Bu Croz (Dunedin), Mr R. Fountain (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs J. Mill (Port Cruilmers). the Misses Mill (Port Chalmers), Mr and Mrs Bullock (Dunedin), Mr E. Bullock (Dunedin), Miss Marono- Bullock (Dunedin:. Mr R. C. Moore (Lawrence), Mr Thos. Brif.ioll (Dunedin), Mr Hogg (Dunedin), Mr DavidBon (Dunedin), Miss L. Melville (Dunedin), Mr T. Melville (Dunedin), Miss Rollo (Dunedin); Visitors at Makarora ihis week liavy beer.:—Mr and Mrs St. George Douglas (Dunedin), Mr D. Allan (Dunedin), Mt B. Fountain (Dunedin), Mr and Miss Melville (Dunedin). Mr Prouso (Lime-stone Plains). A most successful bazaar was held in Pombroke recently in aid of the Presbyterian Church, the church funds benefiting to the extent of £l2O. The members of the Bazaar Committee are to be congratulated upon the result of their endeavours. INVERCARGILL. April 13. Monday, although rather wet in the mining, turned out a fine day for the Rivoijon races. There were between 3039 and 0000 t'caplo on the grounds, being a record attendance for the club. The races were good, and the steeplechases were a feature of the clay. Among those present were Mr and Mrs David Morton, Mr and Mrs F. Handyaidie, Mr and Mrs T. S. Ellis, Mr and Mrs J. C. Ellis, Mr and Mrs H. A. Mocdonald, Mr and Mrs Haggitt, Mr and Mrs Hazlett, Mr and Mrs A. E. Smith Dr and Mrs Snow, Dr and Mrs Cantrell, Mr and Mrs T. D. A. Moffctt, Mrs Quinn, Mrs Ernest Sutton (Aparima), Misses Ewort, PTlcher, Gardner. Sutton, Foster (Christ'.'hurch), M'Hutcheson, Ellis, M'acalistcr, Mitchell, Moffctt, Messrs Brown, A. Moffett, Ellis, Wheeler, Foster, Swale. Carswell (3), Swhan. Feathers-tone, Sise, "Wright, and Dr Barclay. On Thursday night a surprise party, got up by Mrs Chambers (Gladstone) went to Mrs Searell's, Yarrow street. Dancing and cards were indulged in and a jolly evening spent. Some of those present were Mrs Chambers, Mrs Wade, Mrs Walton, Misses Feafherstone, Smith. Moffett. Campbell, Henderson, Wylie, Gardner, M'Hutcheson, Mocalister, Smith, Searell (2), Field, Carewell, etc., and Messrs Field, Featherstone. Thomson, Wade, M'Donald, Dawson, Royds. On Friday night the Women's Club hold their first meeting in the Girls' High School, Miisu Jobaon, M.A. (president of the club) presiding. The subject for the eveninp's entertainment was a debate entitled. *' Does Experience Teach More Than Bookf3.'' Dr Afcne3 Baird took the affirmative and Miss Helen Birss the negative. Some of the ladies present were Mesdames Pottinger, Laycock, Dalrymple, Brent. Pearce. Saunders, Misses King, Farnie, Hodgkinson, Royds (2), Hamilton. Erskino, Laycock, Birss, Karnie, Law. The Invercargill Girls' Hockey Club had a kitchen tea for Miss Searell on Saturday 'afternoon. Miss Searell has been ono of their best players for the last :hrea seasons, and she is to be married next week ; hence tho honctir. The opening of the pa< kagfco caused great fun. Miss Searell will remember her hockey mates often and loner we hope. Dr :>nu Mrs Cantrell and family left Ir.vt-r----cargill for their new home in Akaroa on Friday. Mr Knd Mrs Pauling have returned from their holiday to Queenstown. Dr and Mrs Ewart have gone on a ehort holiday to Queenßtown. Mr T. F. Macdonald has also pone to Queenetown. Mrs Lawson ha 3 returned home to WeJlirgton. Miss A. Pi'.cher has gone away on a ehort holiday to Lillburn. Mrs Wilmot (Dunedin) is in Invercargill She is the guest of Mrs Wylie, Esk street, OAMARU, April 15. Last Thursday and Friday visitors interested or playing in the bowling matches arrived front all parts of the island and the town was very full of strangers. They w«r« most fortunate in having perfect weethei. Both tho Pbccnix and Mendowbaiik Greens were in splendid order, and som« very good matches were played. The ttucsi

afternoons were fully taken advantage of. and the grounds were crowded with bright and pretty faces. All seemed to thoroughly enjoy the club's entertainment. Mrs Darling and the Misses Darling have icturned from the south. Mrs Seth-Srnith (.Christchurch) W a3 here during the week. Mr Maurice Jackscn has been spending a few days in Dunedin. Mrs Hjorring has gone to Sydney. Mr Buckley has returned from Christchurch, where he has been for the races. Mr Arthur Miller ha 3 also returned from Christchurch. Miss K. Stewart (Dunedin) is the guest of Lady Miller at " Fernbroofc." Miss Babington (Christchurch) is slaying with M rs Babington, Thames street. Mrs Buckley and Mis 3 Gladys Buckley are visiting friends at Tin.aru. Mr and Mrs T. Brown (Haka) went south last week. ' Mr and Mra Gillies (Kurow) have returned from Dunfdin. Mrs Sutton is out of town just now. JVliss M'urdoch has gone to Ashburton, where she will, be the guest of Mrs Buchanan. Mrs and Miss Russell have been in Dunedin for a few days. The Rev. Mr Russell is at '.present awxiy in the North Island.

Mra and Miss Vallance returned to the North Islaud last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Duncan have gone away for &• well-deserved holiday. On Friday afternoon Jast Mrs John Fraser (North road) gave a. large and enjoyable handkerchief tea party for Miss Headland. After Mijbs Headland had opened all the parcels of beautiful little presents, a guessing competition was enjoyed. Among the guest 3 were Mns Headland, Mrs Montagu, Mrs Burry, Mrs Steinson, Mrs Douglas, Mrs Russell, Mra Darling, Mrs Uttiey, Mrs J. Forester, Mra M'Lean, Mts H. Maude, Mrs Meek, Mrs C. Nicols, Mrs Swindley, Mra Peter Williams, Mrs Haynes, Mrs J. M. Buli/eid, Miss Banks, Miss Christy, Miss Russell, Miss Kwbinson, Miss Kedclie, M'iss M'Caw, Miss Gilchrist. Mrs Bulleid also gavo a very enjoyaipa little party in honour of Miss Headland, who ia very soon to marry Mr Ireland. TIMARU, April 15. Dr and Mts Gibson left on Saturday for a trip to Sydney and the South Sea Islands. Mr and Mrs George Bridges returned last Thursday from Wellington, where Mra Bridges has been for the last six weoks. Miss 0. Hassell is visiting Wellington. At the opening of the Canterbury Hunt Club last Thursday the meet was at " The Kennels.," and a large party assembled to lunch at the invitation of the master and his wife, Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy, Amongst the ladies riding were Misse3 Temple, Lyons, Cole, Triliord, Rhodes (2), Hossell, Casey, White. Driving or motoring were Mesdames Elworthy, A. Grant, Matthews, G. Buchanan, Cole, Cartwright, Rhodes, P. Elworthy, Misses O'Brien, Wigley, Bassett, Howell, eto. Amongst te crowds from Tima.ru and neighbourhood who want up to Fairlie for the show on Easter Monday were Mesdame3 VV. Rutherford, A. Grant, Wigley, G. Buchanan, Shaw, and Misses Trilford, Wigley, Inman, Middleton, Temple, and many otiiers. Misg. K. Buchanan went to Christchurch for Easter. Mrs Sams (Balmoral) M staying at Beverley. Miss Sam 3 has gone for a few weeiks to Christchurch. Mrs G. Harper (Christchurch) is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Loughnan. Mrs Howard Tripp returned from Orari last week.

The Timaru Golf Club opened for the season last Thursday afternoon, and were lavoured with a fine day. Mixed foursomes were piayed. The winners were Mis 3 Matheson and E. Ziesler, Mrs Cotterill and Seymour coming second. M.T3 Foden provided delicious afternoon tea. Amongst those present were Mcsdarnes G. Kerr, Cotterill, Bruce, Baxter, Evans, Neville, O'Calhighan, Finch, Stronach, Misses Wright, Kempthorne, Blair, Raine, Buchanan, Barkas, Dry den, Bradsbaw, Fodcn, Gunn. Miss Jonas (Dunedin) is in town just now. CHRISTCHURCH. April 12. The Canterbury Jockey Club hold their autumn meeting on Easter Monday and Tuesday. The weather the first day ww almost oppressively hot, i.nd the second, after a promising morning, resolved itself into a thunderstorm, which naturally spoiled an otherwise enjoyable day. Amongst those present at the meeting were Lady Clifford, wearing a striped grey linen coat nnd skirt, with a large black hat; Mis;» Clifford, bright blue striped satin coat and skirt with Laod collar v.nfl cuffs, white hat with marabout mount; Miss M. Clifford, white spotted muslin, white hat; Miss Clifford (Wellington), white net with pale blue sash, hat wreathed with white roaes; Mrs Dalgety, bright blue cloth coat and skirt, hat with grey wings; Mrs G. G. Stead, navy blue serge braided with black, black-and-white hat; Mrs R. Grace, coat and skirt of blue serge, saxe blue bat; Mrs W." G. Stead, dark blue costume, hat v ith grey wings; Mrs Pyne, black crepe do chine gown, large black hat; Mrs C. W. lleid, black braided cloth costume relieved with white, Mack-and-pink hat; Miss Ro.vse (Dunedin). biscuit-coloured cloth, black hat with kilted lac? and pink roses; Mrs Allen, navy blue braided coat and skirt, black beaver cloth hat; Miss Ogle, mole frieze coat avid skirt, royal blue beaver hat; Mrs George Rhodes, dark blue coat and skirt, emerald! geen hat with green plumage; Mr 3 Godby. violet cloth with black silk rever, small violet velvet hat; Mrs Onslow peacock blue satin gown, putty-coloured hat with flowers; Mrs Bethell, saxe blue satin gown, black hat; Mrs W. Johnston (Palmerston), black silk coat and skirt, black-and-white hat; Mrs W. Johnston (Wellington), blue-and-white striped satin gown, black hat with biege wings; Mrs H. Burnes (Wellington), navy blue braided coat and ekirt, black toque; Miss Burues, coat and s.'kirt of black-

and-white striped cloth, black beaver hat; Mrs Macdonald, navy cloth gown, black velvet hat with white laco; Miss Macdonald. black velvet frock, black velvet Napoleon hat; Miss Thomson (Woodbury), biscuit cloth dress, black hat with white feathers. On Tuesday evening; the Misses Clifford gave a very enjoyable dance at "Avonholme," Fcndalton. Dancing took place in the schoolroom, ant Miss Scrivenor's Band supplied the music. Lady Clifford wore block satin relieved with ivory lace; Miss Clifford, frock of heliotrope ninon over silver tissue; Miss M. Clifford, pale grey chiffon over pink satin; Mrs Walter Clifford (Wellington), deep blue satin gown with touches of oold. Miss B. Clifford, blue ninon over silver tissue, Mrs Pyne, blade satin gown with jet embroidery; Mrs Bethell. white ninon with gold fringe and embroidery; Mrs Knisht. black-and-white striped crapo gown; Miss Mickia (Dunedin), grey nir.on gown with trvsln.l embroidery and touches of pink: Miss Thomas, black satin with Honiton lace; Miss Ogle, pale grey satin with tomhes of mauve and pale blue; Miss Barker (Woodbury), frock of soft blue nilk with gold trimming; Miss Thomson, white chiffon over satin; Miss Janet Wells, white nir.on with touches of silver ;Miss B. Pyne, white satin veiled with white chiffon; Mliss Nancarrow, lavender taffetas and cream lace; Miss Burns, bright blue satin with gold tunic; Miss P. Anderson, Pompadour silk with touches of dull green: Miss I. Prins. cream satin; Miss Barker, r.ut-brown taffetas with gold; Miss N. Knight, frock of floral chiffon; Mliss Chapman, white satin and lace; Messrs Macdonald. Bethell, Campbell (2), Harris, Duncan. Anderson. Chapman, Thomas, Sise. Dennistoun, Bruce. Galloway, Naicarrow. Starkoy, and Prins were also present. Mrs C. W. Reid gave a small bridge party the same evening, the guests including Miss Royse (Dunedin), Mrs Godby. Miss Cowlir.haw, Miss Denniston, Miss Cracroft Wilson, and the Misses Murrav-Aynsley. The wedding of Miss Dorothy Wells fo Mr Selbv Palmer was colcbarted very quietly at St. Mary's Church, Merivale, on Wednesday morning, only relations Heing present. The bride was married in her travelling dress of blue serge, and a hat of musquash with a tapestrv crown. She was unattended by any bridesmaids. The bridegroom was supported by Mr B. Starkcy as best man. The honevmoon is being spent at Rotorua. A small danee was given bv Mrs W. Rolleston at her residence in Park terrace on Wednesday, and was much enjoyed by all present. Th» Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club concluded their Easter tournament on Friday afternoon. The cup for the Canterbury championship was won by Miss Campbell. Miss Kutherford being the "runner-up. Other prizewinners were Miss Bnrnes (Wellington), Mis 3 Fibber, Mrs Hill, and Miss B. Wood. The four-ball match resulted in a tie between Miss Camxbell and Miss Phyllis Anderson, and Mrs Hifll and Mrs Cox.

Mrs E. C. Rtudholrae (Waimate) is the guest of Mrs R. M. Macdonald. Mrs Deans and Mrs Symea left on Monday on a trip to England. Miss Barker (Woodbury) is the guest of Mrs Rolleston, Park torraoe. Miss Mickie. who has l>een staying with Mrs C. F. Thomas, returned! *.o Dunedin on Thursday. Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Wells leave next on a trip to England. Miss Bovee (Dunedin) is the guest of Mns C. W. Reid. Miss Thomson (Woodbury) has been staying with iriends in town. Mr and Mrs H. Burnes (Wellington) were in town during the week on their way to Harmer Miss Burnes has been staying with Mrs W. Wood. BLENHEIM. April 10. The wedding of Miss Agnes Takarea Grace to Mr William Sutherland M'Rae was celebrated at the Church of the Nativity at 2.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The bride iR the second daughter of Mr and Mrs S. M. Grace, of Wellington, Mrs Grace being a daughter of il;?- celebrated Nbrth Island Mojori chief. To Hon Hen Tukino. and the bridegroom is the eldest eon of Mr A. C. M'Rae. " Altimarloch." The bride was given away by her brother, Mr William Grace, and waJ altired in white duchess satin with an overdress of ninon edged with a deepj ounce of Irish, crochet. She carried a bouquet of assorted white flowers and maidenhair fern, and wore a necklace of pearls and olivines, a gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Misses Katei Grace (chief) and Wene Grace (sisters of the bride). Miss Marjory M'Rae (sister of the bridegroom), Misses Moira M'Nab. and Nan Clunies-Ross. All wore white muslin dresses with silver trimrrings, the chief bridesmaid wearing a Juliet cap. while the ethers wore blaclk hats trimmed with red berries. Each carried a bouquet of scarlet salvias tied with black velvet ribbon, and wore gold brooches set with tourmalines. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. W. Stace, of Seddon, and the service was fully choral, as the bride was until quite recently a member of the choir. As the bridal party left the church Miss Holers, who presided at the organ, played " The Wedding March." Mr Francis OJouslon was best man, and was assisted by Messrs T. M. Grace (brother of t!ic bride), Roy Mowat, and E. V. Stace. At the ceremony Mr 3 Grace (mother of the bride) was chessed in black merv with handsome white lace, and a black hat trimmed With black ostrich feathers and white osprey. Mrs T. Grace (aunt of the bride.), pretty grey silk voile, black toque with black plumes; Mrs A. C. M'Rao (mother of the bride-gr-K>m), black satin dress with lace ecarfe, black toque with purple plumes; Mrs K. Mowat (aunt of tho bridegroom), black crepe de chine with Oriental trimmings blaak hat with white ospreys; Mrs W. M'Rae, navy tailor-made, large saxe blue hat with black wings; Mrs Mowat, black satin, large black satir. hat trimmed with black fur; Mrs J. Sinclair (Timaru), black brocade dress,

purple toque; Mrs Adams, black silk voile, mack toque with black plumes and silver Oriental trimmings. A handsome collection of .presents from a large circle of friends was received, and the bride presented the bridegroom with a set of gold sleeve-links. A reception was held in the Church of England Sunday School, after which the newly-married couple left for Picton, whence they toojk their departure for the Sounds, v f, re , lhe honeymoon will be spent. Mtsi MRae's travelling dress was a saxe blue tailor-made coat and skirt trimmed with Oriental embroidery, and she also wore a hat of shot silk trimmed with squirrel fur. • little impromptu dance was held ItL n oran S e Hall on Tuesday evening, ■kkcellent music was supplied by Perry's Orchestra. A delicious supper was laid out on the stage, the table being tastefully decorated with red and white flowers. Among those present were:—Mrs R. Adams, Mrs \\. Stevenson, Misses Grace (3). M. Ros s (2), M'Rae (2), Mead. Mowat (2), Skinner, Griffiths, Morton, Clouston, Messrs Stevenson, SkeLly Grace (3). Mowat, Skinner, Churchward, Adams, Hill, Mead, and Dr Adama.

lhe Harrison Band bazaar, which has been in progress in the Town Hall for the .past week, came to an end last Tuesday night. Among those present were: —Mrs Maclaine, Mra Adams. Mrs Rose, Mia Wright (Nelson), Mrs C. Mills, Mrs Bull, Mrs Walker, Mrs Bennett, Mrs Hvlton, Misses Clouston (2), JN'orthcroft, Neville. Mrs G. Seymour ha 3 returned from Nelson. Mi and Mrs J. C. Chaytor and Miss Constance Chaytor have returned from a lengthy visit to the Old Country. Mr and Mrs .T. Conolly hav.e been spending tile Easter holidays at their place in the Sounds. Mrs A. Bell has returned from Wellington. Mr and Mrs P. Wright returned to Neison on Easter Monday. Miss Aniuri Neville returned to Paliuerston North on Tuesday. Mrs J. Gilchrist (Palmerston North) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Neville, " Thurston." Alias Clouston is spending a short holiday with Mrs Masefield, " Manaroa," Pelorus Sounds. ijiss Butler (Wellington) is the guest <rf Mrs Jenkins, Hawkeshaw street. Miss Vickerman, who has been, visiting Mrs Adams. " Langley Dale," has'returned to Wellington. Mr K. Hamilton (Nelson) has been spending a few days in Blenheim. Mr and Mrs Noel Adams <Nelson) are staying with Mr and Mrs Watts, " Lansdowne." The engagement is announced of Miss Nell Coulter, third daughter of Mr Charles Goulter, of " Haw.'kesbury." Marlborough, to Mr Sebbeth. of England. Mr and Mrs W. B. Stevenson, " Upcot," are staying at the Criterion Hotel. Mrs A. M'Rae, " Altimarloch," is the guest of Mrs J. Mowat, " Springlands." Mis 3 Siknner is visiting friends in Wellington. WELLINGTON, April 13. The Wellington Golf Club's season opens on Saturday, and some good matches have been erranged. Given fine weather, there should be a largo gathering of members and their friends. Mrs T. G. M'Oarthy l*avo3 this week on a visit to Sydney. Mrs Jack Mowbray and her little son have returned to Auckland. Mrs C. B. Russell- and Miss N. Russell areexpected back from Australia shortly. Miss Davidson returned lo Canterbury on Wednesday. Mira J. A. Pike will be a passenger for England by the Athenic, sailing on tho 18th. Mr and Mrs lan Duncan and family will also be passengers by the Athenic. The marriage of Miss Phillis lliddiford, daughter of Mrs E. RiJdiford (Lower Hutt), to the Rev. L. Sedgwick, takes places on April 23. it. mid Mrs George Tripe have returned from Waipukurau. Mrs Sydney Fitzherbert (To Kuiti) is spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs Hunter-Brown, who has been on a visit to Wellington, returned to Nelson on Friday. Dr and Mrs Anson (Lower Hutt) leave early in May for England. Mr and Mrs Shirtcliffe lire on a visit ta Koforua. Miss Jessio Russell accompanies them. Mis 3 0. Warburton (Palmerston North) is on a visit to Wellington. A very enjoyable " knick-knack " tea was given by the Misses Kennedy on Tuesday in honour of Miss Fitzgorald. The spacious rooms were gay with flowers and handsome pot plants. Miss Kennedy was wearing a pretty net blouse and cloth skirt, and her sister a white frock with touches of greem. Mr and Mrs Harold Beauchanvp and their daughters are on their way out from England. Mr 3 Ward (Christchurch) has come to Wellington for tho marriage of her son, Mr Fred Ward, to Miss Bessie Fitzgerald. AUCKLAND. April 11.

The opening of the Racing Club's autumn meeting tcok place last Saturday, but the threatening appearance of the weather was doubtless accountable for the small number present. His Excellency Lord Islington, accompanied by Mr Guise and Captain Eatcourt, A.D.C., attendod for the greater part of the (Jay. Lady Lockhart was wearing s;uce bluo satin veiled with gold silk embroidered net, and cream hat with gold; Mrs Ernest Bloomfield, emerald green satin veiled with black ninon, and small black hat with green wings; Miss Mary Foster, smart blue cloth suit, dainty frills of white net. and hat -swathed with blue silk and finished with a touch of cerise; Mrs Ranson, reseda groen ciloth suit, braided in the same shade, and black hat with green primroses. The weather for the second day's racing (Kaster Monday) proved bright and eunny, end many pretty frocks were in evidence. The Governor and Lady Islington were both 1 resent, the latter in a black cloth frock with tenches of royal bluo, and black hat lined with blue and finished with drooping white feathers. Others of the vice-regal party present consisted of Mr and Mrs Guise (the latter locking very smart in grey, with pretty race coat, and grey hat with tangerine roses), Miss Stapleton-Cotton (in a suit of v.':fte cloth, and black hat with white wins*), »r.:l Captain Estcourt, A.D.C. Mrs Arthur Myers was wearing nattier blue satin, with cream racecoat and ermine stole, and smart hat to match: Mrs Chas. Buddie, violetcoloured suit and small black hat; Miss Una Buddie, pretty grey frock and fur toque with touch of red; Mrs Parkes, black ninon made up over green satin, and black hat; Mrs Willie Bloomfield, rich peach-coloured shot silk veiled with grey ninon, and black hat with foathers; Mrs Noel Bamford, amethyst clotii coat and akirt, and hat sv/athed with shot silk and vieux rose; Mts Ernest Bloomtield, pale blue ninon, hand-

somely embroidered, and black bat with bine feathers; Miss Nellie Thompson, grey coat and ftkirt and grey hat with cerise ribbon bows; Mies Una Saunders, blue cloth suit and black-and-white fur toque. Mlrs Knight's large "At home" on Tuesday of last week was intended as ft tarewell to her daughter Muriel, who has since Jeft for London, where she is to be married to Mr Gwilliam. The hostess was wearing a pretty frock of petunia-coloured charmeuae with Oriental finishings, and the bride-elect looked very nice in dainty wrute Indian muslin. . A wedding which has lately taken place is that of Miss Elsie Geraldine May J agger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Jagger, of *• Naumai," Arney road, to Mr T. C. Farquharson, eon of Mr and Mrs Thomas Farquharson, of Devonport. The future home of the bride and bridegroom will lie here. Mr and Mrs Bernard Smith (the latter Miss Rachel Richmond, of Wellington) have come to live in Auckland, and have taken a house in the suburb of Kemueru. Mr and Mrs Len Harvey, who have been Bpending the paet few months in Auckland, tueturned last week xo South Africa. Amongst the passengers by the P. and O. steamer Mongolia for London were Mr and Mrs Edward Russell and their family, Mrs and the Misses Savage (2), Mr Waldegrave and his daughter, Mrs Atkinson (Wellington), and Mrs and the Misses Ross (2). It is my duty this week to record the passing away of Mrs W. J. Cawkwell at the advanced age of 75. Dr Cawkwell (who has but just returned from England), -Mr W. D. Cawkwell (Taranaki), Mr C. A. Cawkwell (Remuera), Mrs C. T. Clayton, and Miss Cawkwell are all members of her family. Mrs Cawkwell's arrival here dates as far back as 1852, and with her death another of our oldest and most respected residents has passed from us.