TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3098, 30 July 1913, Page 63

TABLE TALK.

On AVednesday evening Mrs Carr gave a small bridge party at her residence, lioriot

Monday. A delightful little afternoon tea party was given by Mrs Dodgshun at the Kia-Ora Rooms on Wednesday afternoon, where delicious tea and cakes were much enjoyed, by everybody, the tables looking very pretty with high vases of yellow narcissi. As well as the hostess, there were present Miss D. Williams. Miss Roberts, Miss Hart, Miss E. Hart, Miss G. Webster, Miss lloyse. Miss Barron, Miss Olive Barron. Miss Violet M‘Master, Miss Stock. Miss M'lntosh, Miss G. M'lntosh, Miss Dowling, Miss 1. M'Lean, Miss Lethbridge. Miss Borrie, Miss Brent, Miss Benham, Miss K. Stewart, Miss Park, Miss Ulrich, Miss M. Stewart, etc.

The St. Clair Ladies' Golf Chib gave a most enjoyable dance in the pavilion at St. Clair on Friday evening, when quite a number of (he members from tho ladies’ and the men’s clubs were present, as well as a few invited guests. The pavilion, which lends itself most admirably for a dance, was beautifully decorated, and looked extremely pretty and gey. The supper room a’so was decorated with spring flowers. Soma present were:—Mr ami Mrs Isaac. Mr and Mrs Dick, Mr and Mrs T. Roberts. Mr and Mrs Brewer, Dr and Mrs Hunter. Mr and Mrs M'Carthy. Misses barren, O. Barron, Kwing, M. Kwing, Lethbridge. Taiue, Adams. Stewart. Ramsay, Wood. Hart, Isaac, Haggitt, Burt, Houghton, Messrs Callaway, Douglas, Drake. Chapman, Barron, Finlayson, Mnnro. Fordham. Fotheringham, Fraser, Haggitt, Rutherford, Park. Jardine, Hobbs. Bundle, MacFarlane. and others. - During the week a golf match was played between mem’bers of the Invercargill Ladies’ Ooli Club and some lady members of the Balniacewea Club. A very good match was played, which ended -in a win for the home team. The visitors were entertained at tea in the golfhouse after the match was over. Miss Hodgkins's picture exhibition i? still open in the Art Gallery, and during tho week the artist has added to her collection by hanging some more of her work, which has been so highly spoken of in other countries. It is indeed an opportunity for lovers of art to visit this artist’s clover work, the impressionist style being somewhat of a novelty to the southerners, who do not got many chances of seeing it. Miss Batchelor left for Invercargill on Tuesday, where she intends visiting for some weeks. Air ami Airs Scai’o, who have been the guests of Mis Lethbridge, Kcw, went north on Monday. The Misses M'Laren returned to Tiiunru last Tuesday. Mrs Stanley Batchelor returned to Dunedin last week. The Misses Dowling left for tho north at the end of last week. Mrs W. O. M’Kellar returned to Mooraki on Tuesday. Miss Orboil. who has been visiting friends in the north for some time, returned to Dunedin on Friday. Airs Handyside (Invercargill) was visiting Dunedin for a few days last week. Airs Pinch left on a visit to the north at the beginning of last week. Airs Pottingcr. who was in town for a day or two, returned to Invercargill on Friday. Mrs Oihnonr returned to Invercargill at tho end of_ last week. Miss Shand (Timaru) is visiting her parents. Dr and Airs Shand (St. David street). The engagement is announced of Aliss Georgina Banchop. Port Chalmers, to Air F. .1 R. Karl, of Havelock Forth, Hawke's Bay The engagement is announced of Alisa Mando Sand Hands, second daughter of Air it. Scrublands, Queen’s drive, Musselburgh, to Mr AV. Bain, second son of the late Mr ,J, Bain, of Christchurch. INVERCARGILL, July 2G. I.at Friday evening Airs Wade had a, sicail ladies’ bridge party at her residence, Xcss street. Some of (ho guests were: M -s Bush, Airs Lyre, ALs Wild. Alls liag„i)( ,\j rs Watson. Airs R. .1. Gilmonr, Airs Cr-rtii. Airs C' nh k.-dianl s, etc., etc. Mts 'l'. S. Aliller had a “picture part'.” hr t Saturday afternoon, it being the occasion of her small son’s birthday. After tho i-hlnns i he kiddies went in Hie car to M:«s ALller's home, where a real, party tea we- waiting for them. The C'indoret’n dance cn Satimlay night in A'-hlev's Hail was a great success. Tho hull and simper room we-e both daintily arranged and nicr.lv decorated. Among (hose were;—Airs Ronahh-.-n Airs C«llend- r. Airs ifoyh-s, Mv-s A r off. d. Ain- AFL-cn iebe»e r />n«). and. AB*ee„ rSjrdror. Bows f-21, IVyb’e (0) Rattray Gbmedin). Pilcher. Smith oil. Ronalds n (2). Al lfeit. Hawke- (2), Thoir.- ■ r-n. I/-'* fOn»oiistmvTi). Corly.lt. Flra-s, r ’;. t, 1, 11 Aliller. Brodic. Anderson, Do tro. Carswell. AP Hutcheson, etc., etc.. Afepara (J/rirho, Parker. D.iw-on. Pilcher. B-o-Pc Webber. Ross Bush Rovds, Thomaee. -.b'Wecld C.l etc., etc La 1 1 Friday afternoon a number of ladies

Conon street. Among t!io quests were: —Mrs Drodrick. Mrs Pram, Mrs J. Watson. -Mrs Den. Cuthbertson, Mrs Haggilt, Mrs Miller, etc., etc On ThnrKl.iv evening Mrs W. H. Price had a small Liidge party at lier residence. Albert street. Mrs David Morton has returned from Christchurch. Airs Hugh Carswell is on a flying visit to Invercargill. Miss Edna Henderson lias returned from Timarn. Miss Minnie Rattray lias gone to Core. Airs 11. H. K sttray is tire guest of Mr James Harvey. Conon street. Airs Nice] has returned to Dunedin after a lengthy stay in Invercargill. The St. John's Girls’ Guild held their .sale on Wednesday and Thursday oi this week. The stalls were very tastefully arranged, and the sale was a huge .success, over iV.iJ being cleared. Aliss Dorothy Browning and Air L. Wellbrock were married last Tuesday. The wedding took place at Air Browning's homo, Mossburn, and was very quiet indeed. Mr and Airs Wellbrock are staying at the Albion.

OAMA UU, Jii!>- 21. Kvcryono ] i i born enjoying tlic fine weather this lust week, and the Golf Links have been very much in request. On l‘'riday afternoon some splendid games were played. On Thursday a team went to Waimato to plav there, and had a good day. Mr and Mrs .Sutton have gone to Dunedin. Mr Sutherland is still visiting Australia. Mr and Mrs B. Swindiey are visiting Mrs Duncan Sutherland (Tecs street). Tiiay have just come from America, and intend staying in Xcw Zealand some months. Several jolly parties have been given for Mrs Burns before her departure. Mr Adair Burns has been transferred to Wellington, and leaves shortly. Among other departures which have caused much regret are Captain and Mrs Hudson (who have gone to Wellington) ami Captain and Mrs Grant (who leave for the south in a. few weeks). Captain and Mrs Bedouin have come to live here; also Captain and Mrs Turnbull, who have taken a house in Xeudrorough. Mr Robinson has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mr Siso (Dunedin) was in town during the week. Last Saturday afternoon Mrs M'Douall had a most impressive meeting at her house in connection with the Chinese Mission, and some very interesting moments were spent listening to tho address of one of the missionaries, and the sad facts of the case were brought very much before one. TIM ABU, July 2G Boat Thursday evening the South Canterbury Savage Club gave ii, delightful dance fs the Assembly Rooms. The hall was decorated ■with pictures and mirrors, which pleasingly reflected the gay scene. Amongst those present ware: —Mrs Goodwin, wearing white satin char me use; Mrs Mullions, heliotrope

silk, floral overdress; Mrs Malcolm son. white satin; Mrs Pigotl. white shk. black lace overdress; Mrs Jones, white satin; Mrs Costello, black satin; Mrs Andrews, white chiffon; Mrs F. Raymond, ijluc velvet; Mrs Mile Bride, black satin; Mesdamcs Watson, Leech, Wood. Bruce, de Lambert, Miss Landlaw, white, overdress of heliotrope; Miss Caldwell, blue satin; Miss Lockhead. rose silk; Miss Day, blue silk; Miss Turner, cherry chiffon; Miss Crccmer, white silk, Miss' Sealv, white satin; Ali-ses Drydon, Lecimer. Pigott. Fgau. Hood. Leech, HeciL-y. Campbell, Cunn. Wood, Annetts, (loodman, Holmes Milos. Pearce, -Messrs Raymond. Macßrido Costello, Alalcohnson. Wood. Lawson. Jones Pisott, Baxter, Priest. Aloor- ! house. Scaly, For he's, Grace, Henderson, Barlow. Tomlin-on. Andrews, Mullions, etc. Xha Tiniaru and Gleniti Boy Scouts pave a most successful enteitaimnent in the Choral Hall, in aid of the Williams Memorial Fund, and also to raise funds for working expenses. The greatest credit reflects on the ILv. Mr Hawdon, who is scoutmaster for 1 St. Mary’s Troop, lie having composed both •I music and words for the little play which | formed the second part of the entertainment. 1 A good tableau of Scouts round a campfire I was given by the Main School Sccarts, a ! smart exhibition of bridge-building by too I Forth down Scouts and singlestick display by Gleniti boys, pleased the audience. Mrs l Pollock kiiuiiv gave a fong, which was much enjoyed, and so successful was the ontertain- ! ment that a matinee i u to be held to-day . | (Saturday). | Mr aufl Mrs "K. Darker liuvc returned to . | Fairlic. _ The engag-ment is announced of Ansa F. I | Perrier, second daughter of Mr ami Mrs I W. Perrier, and Mr J. MacCahon. I I Mrs George Murray has gone lor a visit j to Christchurch. I ! Mr and Mrs JL L. Fisher left yesterday on | j a visit to Canada and the United States I Mrs Robert Gillingham (Fairlic) is the i guest of Mrs G. Buchanan, j Dean Harper has gone to Geraldine tor a | fortnight. Miss TalLot is back from a visit to Cliriat--i church. . , Miss W'arnock (Palmerston) has been visitt j ing Mrs Bowden, Park street. CHRISTCHURCH. July 26. Undoubtedly, the pantomime has been uopular during its season in Christchurch, the house being crowded each night. Amongst the audience have been: —Mr and Mrs A. Reeves, sMr and Airs Rhodes. Air and Mrs H.olmore, Airs Russell Grace, Airs Turnbull, Airs H. Gray, Air and Airs and Alias Boyle, Airs Xanoa-rrow, Air and Airs Mucfarlana, Mr and Mrs Wynn Williams, Captain and Airs Stockier, Aliss Cowlisliaw, Aliss Harley, Airs and Aliss Lough mm. Air and Airs Barker (Geraldine), Airs Palmer, Airs and Aliss FI worthy. A most delightful ’Tims hale” was given t)v Airs Henry Loughnan, Avonsido, on Saturday last, to introduce the talented FI I wood trio, who play the piano, violin, and ’cello, and have been studying abroad for tlio last two years. Amongst the guests were:—Airs and Aliss Wilding, Airs A. Reeves. Airs FhvorUiy. Airs Anderson, Airs Campbell. Airs Cnppa, Airs Wcstonva, Airs Gpdbv. Airs Nam-arrow. Airs and Aliss W, ilkhl. Airs Rice, Alas BeaK Air and Airs Thomas, Airs Deans, and the Misses Burns, Wyhiks, ami Lucas. A small bridge party was given by Airs C. R?id on Saturday. Those playing were; Mrs B. Lair-, Mrs Beswiek. Airs T. Cowlishaw. Aliss Murray-Aynslev, the Aliss vs Humphreys, Aliss Cowlisliaw. Aliss Leo, Alis-s Deiuiislon. The senii-iln ils of the Chri-U liurcli Ladi-s’ Golf Championship were played on Wednesday. Airs Tom Cowlisliaw boat AL.-s Loo. and Mrs Donald bent Ali-s Symons. Caotain ami -Mrs Stickler have been the •meats of Airs Bovlc (R hear ton J. :,ir and Mrs J. Barker (Geraldine' have Ivcn in town. WFST!’() 1!T, July IT. On Wednesday night a concert, arranged by the Alavoress (Mrs Leaver), was given at I the Old People’s Home. The programme 1 consisted of vocal items by Mrs A. Afiirdoch. i Ali.-ses. Fnrneaux and Murdoch, Messrs | Cadzow, Wvatt. and Tliompson ; a recitation j by Air P. Struthers; cornet solo. Air APAlusI te'-s; an.l instrumental items by the Aloonj light Orchestra. j st. John’s Tennis Club gave an enjoyable I euchre tournament and dance on Thursday evening iu St. John s Schoolroom. During the evening musical items were contributed bv Alissos Fit means and Hobbs, Alessrs Baker and Thompson. Among those present wore: —Airs F. Hobbs, Misses Falla. APKin!ay Hobbs 2j. Fnrneaux, Kerens. Alcntiplay, Ferris. Pom (2), Thompson (2), Haskins, | Cox. Wilson. Kelpo (2), Burns, Clarke. | M’Giil, and Fountain©. Alessrs Baker, Hobbs I (21. .Mansfield, Fnrneaux (2;. Sloane. Gyles. I Trehern, Satchel!, and I'aiiv i On Friday night the Westport Croquet | Chin gave another of its delightful dances j iu the King’s Theatre. The supper table ! was prettily decorated with spring flowers 1 and tinted foliage. Some of those present i wore: —Alefdanies Curtis, black chiffon ta£- | fetus; Aleutiolay, black voile; De Tourcttes, ! pale pink channelise, with net overdress; Haskins, black silk; Pam, black relieved with mauve; Williams, blue satin, with cream lace tunic; Douglas, black silk: Hagen, black velvet embossed with gold; Riley, black silk with chiffon ; W. Riley, blue taffetas with Oriental embroidery; Phillips, canary si'k with mauve trimmings; Lovell, grey silk voile; Alissos Lempfert, black sequined net over white satin; APElwee. blue satin, with net bodice; Alentiplay, while ninon over silk; G. Pain, pink crepe de chine; I. Thompson, turquoise blue silk velvet; Mann, cream channelise with lace panels; F. Mann, pale blue silk with tunic; Haskins, pink, with blue ninon overdress; Ferris, white satin; Ryan, tangerine velvet, [ with lace on bodice; Hufton, white silk with silver bugle trimming; Hall, canary ninon over satin; Falla, white satin with silver trimming; Dr Hagen, Alessrs Lovell, Williams, Phillips, Xahr, Curtis. W. Riley, . ■ Archer, Sinclair, Thompson, Gyles. Alalloy, ; I Dougherty, Wilson, Fuller, Beardsley, Alarm, I and Trehern. Mrs T. Bailie and Aliss Edye Bailie have returned from G isborne. , Aliss Thompson has returned from a holiday in the Forth and South Islands.

Miss Furneaux, who has been visiting friends iu Auckland, bus returned. Miss Hayward, matron cf Masterton Hospital, is visiting Mrs J. Suisted. Mr Jack Multan lias returned from a holiday spent in the Forth Island. Mrs W. 15. Ciulzow has been appointed organist of St. John's Anglican Church, and Mr Hopkinson choirmaster. WELLINGTON, July -25. The Governor and Ins Lady have been much in evidence among tlie King’s lieges during the week—at the races, Trentham, on Saturday afternoon, 19th iust., and m the evening at the Savage Club annual ladies’ night; on Monday on board tire Wahi.no at the Union Company’s afternoon on the harbour; oh Tuesday at the distribution of liie Trinity College medals and dinlonms; on Thursday at the gathering of the Y.W.C.A. At Trenlhnm. tiie order of the day being drizzle, the, effect was of cloaks in greys and browns, and umbrellas cf all sorts and one colour. But the day was much enjoyed by all. and in that term is included almost cveiybody who is anybody. The “korero" of the Savages was crowded, as their annual “ladies’ night" always is, for the annual is a thing to remember and dream over. The decorations were of great assistance to the beautiful evening gowns; the programmes were unique—brown paper lied with flax ; and supper was handed round at the proper time by the “Savages” in great form. His Excellency tho Governor was there with Lady Liverpool, and the Government House party; the Prime Minister, also, and his ladies; the Ministers in town and their wives, tho Mayor and Mayoress, the officers of the staff and their ladies, a vast number of guests—in short, the whole world and his wife. It was a brilliant and amusing function, and likewise most enjoyable. The Viceregal party was received by the secretary and Mrs Dykes. Mr and Mrs T. Wilford, and Mr and Mrs Newton, and during an interval Dr A. K. Newman made a very bright and remarkable speech, adding to the gaiety of the proceedings. Her Excellency was in black channeuse, with ivory ninon in her hair, with turquoise ornament and coronet of diamonds. Miss Vavasour wore pink ninon; Mrs Herdman, channeuse ami lace; Mrs Fisher, black relieved with gold, and long black satin coal; Mrs Luke, black, with overdress of lace; Mrs Wilford, black charmeuso, and laco overdress; Mrs Seddon, black silk; Mrs Dyer, satin and sequins; Miss Seddon, black satin with crimson rose and black fur; and a great galaxy beside of very smartly-dressed people. The Wahine excursion round the harbour and out to sea was remarkable for the beauty of tho perfect, breezy, clear day, the enjoyment of the 300 who accepted the Union Company’s invitation, the pleasant hospitality of the ship, and tho exhibition of her steering powers and excellent sea behaviour. The Governor and Lady Liverpool showed the politeness of kings, which is punctuality; and Mr Massey, who was also on board, made a very pleasant speech of appreciation and hopefulness. Captain Aldwel! and Mr Whitson, with his sister-in-law (Mrs Malcolm Ross), received the, guests as they came aboard, and hospitality was fully and gracefully dispensed throughout the afternoon, a very good band adding charm to the proceedings. Lady Liverpol wore a handsome coat of grey fur, and toque of deep heliotrope; Mrs Malcolm Ross was in cedar channeuse coat and gown, beautifully trimmdd, and hat to match. At the Trinity College distribution their Excellencies were received by the Hon. R.. A. and Mrs Loughnan. Mrs Malcolm Ross, and the secretary (Mr Loon Cohen)', and conducted to the platform, where Mr Loughnan took the chair, for Mr Herdman, who, having extra work to do on account of the illness of some colleagues, was perforce absent, introduced the Governor to the audience. and explained tho position generally. His Excellency presented the prizes, etc., with brief and tactful readiness, and the young people who had received the chief honours went through a sample programme connncndably. Lady Liverpool was in sage green channeuse. slightly trained; she wore a long dark fur coat, and a swathe of soft green tnlie in her hair. Mrs Loughnan was in champagne-coloured ninon; Mrs Malcolm Ross wore rose-coloured velvet, and long coat: Miss Myers, whites silk gauze over black. The General Committee of the Young Women’s Christian Association had an “At home" on Wednesday at their rooms in Herbert street. Rugs, rattans, flowers, and feminine ta = te had transformed 1 he place wonderfully for the occasion. Lady Liverpool was received by the president (Mrs A. I’. Webster), Mrs M'Lean, and Mrs J. I’. Luke. She rpemtd the proceedings as lady patroness in a speech detailing her great pleasure iu being associated with the work of tho association. Miss M'Leau and Miss Birch followed with short addresses on the work, the objects, and the history of the association. Among those present wo noticed Lady Stout, Ladv Findlay, Mrs F. M. B. Fisher, Mrs .). I’. Luke. Mrs (Justice) Dennistou. Mrs (Justice) Chapman, Mrs Shirtcliffe, Mrs EasterCield, and others. One of the pleasant series of Settlor Assemblies came off during the week. The remarkable thing in the decorations was the abundance of exceptional violets. Inquiry elicited the fact- that these had been specially seat for the occasion from Blenheim and Auckland. It is a lesson in climatic effect, this juxtaposition of tho names. If we add that the fruit trees all over Canterbury are in bloom already—a month earlier than usual —we realise what a fine season we are having. Mrs Cecil Jones gave her friends a very enjoyable “At home” on Thursday with “auction bridge” and music. She received in ivory channelise, and her daughter wore a graceful dress of grey erepe-de-cliine. On Wednesday Mrs F. M. B, Fiber opened the annual sale of work at .St. Peter’s. On Tuesday the Misses Coleridge gave an afternoon tea to farewell Madame Boenvc. Among the guests were Mrs 1). Nathan, Mrs Rankin Browne. Mrs C. Pearce, Miss K. Richmond. !>r and Mrs Steele returned from Auckland on Tuesday. Mrs Peat has taken a house in Oriental Bay. Madame Bocvc left on Thursday for Napier, en route for Auckland and Australia. Mrs M'Viiiy left to-day for Sydney and Melbourne.

AUCKLAND. July 21. Lady Lockhart's tea party on .Monday last was largely attended. Miss May Cologrove, Miss Una Buddie. Miss Esther Foster, and Miss Bay Tole were among the vocalists, and wore each in turn rewarded with encores. The rooms were prettily decorated with bowls of pink and red camolias. Ten was served in the dining room, the table decorations being yellow jonquils, and candles shaded with yellow. The hostess wore grey and white foulard, finished with cream lace, and dainty touches of tangerine; Miss Gladys Nation (Wellington), deep royal blue charmeuse, with cream lace collar; Miss Ndrah Kissling, amethyst and cerise corduroy suit, and black hat with wkiV

ospreys; Miss Phyllis Macfarlane. vieux rose velvet frock, and pretty hat to match; Miss Backhand, black cloth suit, and black hat; Miss Vida Caldwell, dark blue snjt, and nattier blue hat with touches of cerise; Miss Nelly Thompson, navy cloth suit, and black seal hat with purple shaded ospreys; Miss Mavis Rood, (Jack velvet frock, and pretty hat. and ermine muff and stole; Miss Bay Tole, brown serge suit, with cream lace ruffles, and large black velvet hat with white leathers; Miss Nation (Wellington), mole grey suit relieved with amethyst, and hat to match; Miss Una Buddie, navy blue suit, with touches of coral pink, and black hat with bows of blue and white spotted ribb.n; and Miss Brodie, Miss Dorothy Choeseinan. Miss Kathleen Holmes, etc. St. Mark's Church, Remnera, was ..elaborately decorated last week for the marriage of Miss Violet Speight (daughter of Mr W. J. Speight, of "Rathgar," Silver road. Epsom, to Air W. E. Jorram, son of Mrs Jerram, Romuera. The bride wore white embroidered silk mus] m, inserted with wide Mot hi in lace, and finished with a soft sash of white satin. Her hat was of cream leghorn, lined with pale pink, and massed with pink chrysanthemums, and she carried a bouquet of white roses and maidenhair fern. She was attended by her sister. Miss Carrie Speight, wno wore a frock of pale mauve silk, and mauve hat lined with purple velvet and wreathed with purple asters. Violets and maidenhair fern composed her shower bouquet, and she also wore an amethyst brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. After the ceremony the guests were entertained by the bride’s parents at "Rathgar”; and later iu the afternoon Mr and Mrs Jerram left on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a suit of brown serge, with hat of bronze velours, finished with a brown feather mount. The appointment to the Auckland Hospital -staff of Dr Eleanor Baker will i.n> welcomed by all those interested in tho feminist movement in New Zealand. Dr Eleanor Baker was elected by 7 votes to 4. By tho bye, is not this lady a Dunedinite ? Air and Airs de Pas (Hawke’s Bay) have sold their property in that district, and are intending to settle in Auckland. Mrs Strachoy (Christchurch) is another southerner who has determined on Auckland as her future home. Airs Alelville (Auckland) is flic guest of her mother, Mrs Burnett, Royal terrace. Dunedin. At the Orchestral Society’s concert on Thursday last Madame Chambers sang two songs most pleasingly. Her frock was of heliotrope silk, the skirt of which was draped, and the bodice softened with white net lace. The other soloist was Air E. C. Tassel!. The accompaniments were played by Mr Maeandrow and Miss Holland. A large number of well-known society folk were amongst the audience. Tho raison d’etre of Airs P. Oliphant’s dance on Tlnrrsda.y evening of last week was the debut of her youngest daughter, Janie. The hostess wore charmeuse draped with black lace and ninon ; Miss Alary Oliphant, white charmeuse, with overdress of gold headed ninon; Alias Beatrice Oliphant, white charmen.se draped with pale grey ninon, and finished with touche of bright crimson; A-iiss Janie Oliphant (debutante), the daintiest of white satin frocks, softly draped with rare laco and ninon. with crystal beaded tassels, and wreath of pale pink roses iu the hair. Amongst the guests were Aliss Ruth Spencer, in while veiled with ninon; Alias Alary Ocddos, cerise and black; Aliss Gome, pale heliotrope, with touches of deep purple; Aliss Doris Tewsley, pale mauve, with tunic of ninon edged with silver fringe; Aliss Roberts (Wellington), blue satin frock with tunic of pale green ninon; Aliss Kirker, grey crepe de chine relieved with touches of purple; Alias Violet Tibbs, pale blue satin and lace; and Miss Blanche Devore, Aliss Alabol Levs, Mbs Freda Wake. Aliss Florence Walker, etc., etc. The Auckland University College Hockey Club gave ''heir annual “At homo" in the Masonic Hull, Upper Queen street, on Wednesday evening of last week. The secretary (Air A. AI. Colliding) and the committees (composed of Mesdames 11. S. Dettman, J. C Dickinson, C. W. Egorlon. D A. Huy, H. W. Sugar, Afcssrs A. Cozens), Davis, E. AI Dickinson, C. Speight, and Tompkins, and Alessrs J. P. Grossman, E. J. Browne, S. W. Collis. 11. W. King, J. C. Rennie, Reynolds, Rowe, and Speight) must all lie congratulated upon the complete success of the dance. Aliss Boyian was wearing amber channelise draped with ninon; Atrs Algy (Christchurch), white ninon with deep green bonier and floral design ; Aliss Nancy Furze (Waikato), white satin, with draped tunic of tangerine ninon; Miss Daphne Hay. deep vieux rose; Aliss Waller, pale yellow draped with ninon; and Aliss Holland, pale Lino satin with finishings of pink; etc. The smallpox scare stiil looms large with us. But one wonders if it really can bo smallpox when one bears of the patients convalescing in so short a time. Perhaps it, will turn out. to be some new complaint after all. ’ ;