TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3128, 25 February 1914, Page 63

TABLE TALK.

Monday Evening. A very enjoyable afternoon “At home'’ was given by Mrs Aufrere Fenwick on Tuesday afternoon in the St. Clair Pavilion, where a very dainty tea had been prepared. The pavilion is a most suitable resort for these who wish to get a glimpse of the sea and at the same time have a comfortable afternoon tea. The guests assembled in the upstairs room, where the tables were decorated with pale pink and heliotrope sweet peas and grass. Mrs Fenwick received the guests at the top of the stairs, and was most becomingly attired in cream crepe cloth made in a wellfitting manner and relieved with touches of floral ribbon. She had a smart floral silk toque to match. After tea most of the guests adjourned to the top ,of the building, where great interest was taken in the numbers of people bathing and on the beach. Delicious ice creams and fruit salads were also enjoyed in the open air. Some I noticed present were : —Mrs Arthur Stronach, black-and-white striped coat and skirt, black-and-white hat to match; Mrs Charles Fenwick, soft fawn coat and skirt, Tuscan straw hat relieved with pink; Mrs Hart, black satm costume, neat black velvet toque; Mrs Harman Peeves, navy blue serge, small black straw hat; Mrs Fustone (Sydney), cream embroidered voile with sash of floral ribbon, white feather boa, cream hat with ospreys; Mrs Harrison Jones, smart nattier blue costume, large white picture hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs Allan Orbell, blue serge coat and skirt, bright blue toque; Mrs Sise, black striped voile, black bonne t_ with touch of white; Mrs Austy Roberts, black-and-white striped costume, black hat; Mrs Ibbotson, navy blue costume, black hat; Mrs Weigel, pale grey relieved* with nattier blue, grey hat with touch of pink; Mrs Percy Macassey, black cloth costume, smart black velvet hat relieved with orange; Mrs Bridgeman, navy blue coat and skirt trimmed with braid, black toque; Mrs Sinclair Thomson, white crepoline trimmed with cream lace, black hat; Mrs Gallaway, black silk coat and skirt, black tulle toque; Miss Denniston, white embroidered musdn, black-and-white hat; Miss Reynolds, black watered silk coat' and skirt black-and-white hat; Miss Stewart, pale grey crepe skirt, pink floral coatee, large grey ihat .with pink flowers, white feather boa; Miss Rattray, pale grey coat and skirt, white hat trimmed 'with black; Miss K. Rattray, blue-anu-white striped coat and skirt, large black hat; Miss G. Gallaway, white muslin, white chip hat; Miss M. Reynolds, blue satin coat and skirt, white hat with bright blue velvet; Miss Webster, grey voile trimmed with floral collar, small toque with, pink roses; Miss G. Webster, navy blue crepoline with grey collar, blue tagal hat; Miss Williams, grey flannel coat and skirt, large black hat with heliotrope (flowers; Miss Dora Williams, bright blue cloth coat and skirt, revers of white silk, ' white silk toque with blue; Miss E. Haggitt, white voile, large gold hat with Ospreys; Miss Ulrich, saxe blue bengaline coat and skirt, white hat with ostrich plumes; Miss K. Stewart, blue serge costume, black toque with cerise velvet; Miss Stock, black satin coat and skirt, black tulle' hat.

Wednesday proved a glorious day for the races at Wiugatui, and, as it was Cup Day, there was a tremendous attendance. Their Excellencies Lord and' Lady Liverpool were present, as well as a large number of visitors. The course was in perfect order, and looked very pretty with the crops in stock in the distance. A very gopd band was on the grounds, and played delightfully during the day. . . Lady Liverpool was most becomingly attired in a beautiful brown satin gown relieved with cream lace, large picture hatwith wreath of pink roses; Lady M'Lean, pale oyster-grey corded silk prettily trimmed with lace, grey velvet toque with feathers; Mrs Wilford (Wellington!, soft champagne voile over satin trimmed with lace, black" velvet hat with cream ospreys; Mrs Jack Reid (Oamaru). beautiful white satin gown draped with crepe de chine and handsomely trimmed with lace, white ostrich feather boa large white hat with ostrich fea+hers; Miss M'Lean smart grey crepe de chine draped over satin, with ?. cream yoke, small black chiffon hat with crown of emeraldgreen velvet ssed green ospreys; Miss Elalhleen M'Lean, smart nattier blue satin trimmed with white satin and lace, large picture hat trimmed with black and white: Miss Wilford (Wellington), white embroidered muslin, black hat with white feathers; Mrs Bullock, grey striped silk gown with floral hat; Mrs George MacLeau. dainty saxe blue hengaline relieved with whit", large blue hat with feathers; Mrs John CVok. handsome navy Vue satin relieved with whit" lace, large blue hat with masses of white ostrich feathers; Mrs ■ Gerald Stead (Canterbury), soft oyster-grey ninon over satin relieved with a touch of pastel blue, large blue hat with pastel blue ostrich feathers; Mrs m ddsworth. navy blue satin coat and skirt, black hat with wreath of pink roses; Mrs H. S. Fenwick, artistic shade of moss-green satin trimmed with white, white chip ha+ with white ostrich plumes; Mrs Jack Buchanan, handsome black satin coat and skirt, black tagal straw hat with Vue ostrich feathers; Mrs Allan OrbeH (Waikouaiti), bright blue sn.tin coat and skirt, blue hat with vellow flowers and wings; Mrs Louisson (Christchurch!, pale cream voile ever satin trimmed with flora] r’hbon, small floral toque to match: Mrs Pustone (Sydney), champagnecolcured voile over satin prettilv trimmed with lace, cream hat with lemon tulle; Mrs Leslie ’Wilson, white satin draped with block ninon. large black-and-white hat; Mrs James Hutchison, navv hlu" coat and skirt, black velvet hat; Mrs Bond (Southland), saxe blue crene do dune heavily draped over with satin and (rim m «l with Oriental border, large black hat with blue feathers: Mrs Pcrcv Macassey (Wellington), smart black dolh coat and skirt black velvet hat with touch of orange: Mrs Cohn, white satin with black lace tunic, large feather hat; Mrs Husking, champagne voile over satin, large black hat: Mrs Harman Reeves, cream-ond-hlnck striped coat and skirt, black toque; Mrs C. Dalgety (Christchurch), robe of gold broche silk, black velvet toque with touch of gold: Mrs Prank, Wright (Southland), mustard-coloured hioehe silk, with black toque; Mrs Moore, white embroidered muslin, large picture hat with feathers : Mrs Halleustein. putty-coloured satin draped with net. skirt with Grecian head'd pattern, black-and-white silk hat; Mrs Harvey Paterson, fawu-and-pink ninon with Oriental embroidery. floral toque; Mrs Weigel, grey cloth coat and skirt with blue, large black hat

with feathers; Mrs Acton-Adams, saxe blue satin, with yoke, of skirt composed of black satin, corsage of black satin trimmed with black embroidery, black toque; Mrs Theomin, black satin coat and skirt, cream-and-black toque; Mrs Stanley -Batchelor, saxe blue satin trimmed with fur, black velvet hat with tulle; Mrs Du Croz, white-and-blue floral voile over white, blue-and-white toque to match; Mrs Herbert Elworthy (Timaru), smoke-coloured gown, pink toque with wings; Mts Hart, black satin coat and skirt, small black toque; Mrs Ibbotson, navy blue coat and skirt, blue hat with pink flowers; Mrs M'lntosh, close-fitting fawn crepe de chine, small toque to match; Mrs Raymond (Timaru), white crepe de chine over satin trimmed with lace, large black - hat with white feathers; Mrs Blomfield, elctric-blue satin, with black hat; Mrs Hudson, cream striped costume, large cream picture hat; Mrs Marshall,' navy blue satin with touch of purple; Miss Downie Stewart, dainty pale blue chiffon over white satin, bodice draped with lace and finished wilh heliotrope satin waistband, large pale blue picture hat with ostrich feathers; Miss Sim .white muslin gown, black hat with white feathers; Miss Eoyse, putty-coloured ninon over pirfk satin, large picture hat with feathers; Miss Fergus, slatey-blue satin coat and skirt, white feather hat; Miss Carew, pale rose-pink draped with champagne-coloured ninon, large hat*with pink flowers; Miss Dora Williams, bright blue craped with crepe de chine, small blue silk toque to match; Miss M'Kellar, -sage-green satin grey straw hat with large while plumes; Miss Webster, • black cloth coat and skirt, close-fitting fawn toque; Miss G. Webster, black poplin coat and skirt relieved with emerald green, hat to match; Miss Ritchie, 'white serge coat and skirt, large black hat wilh -white’' lace wings; Miss . Wilson, grey voile relieved with white, white chip toque; Miss I. Rattray, navy blue costume with floral velvet collar, black hat; Miss Fenwick (Oamaru), fawn-and-blue robs, large feather hat; Miss Hosking, flowered white voile, white hat , with bunches of flowers; Miss Mitchell, mole crepe de chifie, black velvet toque; Miss Fraer, very pale green crepe de chine, white hat with wreath of flowers; Miss Theomin, white skirt with floral crepe tunic, picture hat; Miss K. Ulrich, white embroidered muslin, large white tagal hat w’th wreath of flowers; Miss Snow, pale blue chiffon over silk, black hat with purple ribbons and roses; Miss Williamson, grey silk coat and skirt, smart black-and-white hat; Miss Salmon, electricblue crepe de chine, large black hat with blue ostrich feathers; Miss Denhiaton, black crepe de chine coat and skirt relieved with grey, grey hat.' Both Thursday and Saturday proved beautiful days for the rqpes, and although there were not quite as many there on Thursday, still it was quite a fair attendance. Saturday was almost too hot, a thing which is not often heard of in Dunedin. Some I noticed present on the two last'days were: Lady Liverpool, who was gowned in a beautiful shot blue and green taffeta relieved with lace, large cream hat with roses; Lady M'Lean, smart navy blue satin . relieved with a paler shade of blue, small blue chiffon velvet toque with black edge; Mrs Bullock, stylish black watered silk coat and skirt; large black velvet hat with long ostrich feathers; Mrs John Cook, smart mole cloth coat and skirt with white satin' revers, large cream hat with roses; Mrs Jack Reid, grey striped coat and skirt, neat purple toque; Mrs Allan Orbell, blue serge ebat and skirt, bright blue hat with pink ospreys; Mrs Gerald Stead, fawn cloth coat and skirt, large black beaver hat with long ostrich feather; Mrs Guy Williams, white draped crepe de chine, large hat with rose-pink feathers; Mrs George Ritchie, navy blue striped coat and skirt, small black velvet toque; Mrs Russell Ritchie, fawn costume, Tuscan hat with pale blue; Mrs Jack Buchanan (Canterbury), black cloth coat and skirt, black velvet hat trimmed with mustard colour; Mrs Harvey Paterson (Christchurch), white lingerie gown-, small toque with blue; Mrs Kane, blue-and-white striped silk trimmed with lace, picture hat; Mrs ActonAdams, crimson cloth coat and skirt, black velvet hat; Mrs Blomfield, black satin costume, black bat with feathers; Mrs Raymond (Timaru), white costume, picture hat; Miss M'Lean, navy blue coat and skirt, bright red toque, ermine furs; Miss Kathleen M'Lean, navy blue ninon over silk, large emerald-green hat with feathers; Miss Mill, white embroidered muslin, pink straw hat; Miss A. Mill, white voile, orange hat; Miss Eoyse. soft pink cloth costume, black velvet hat with pink rose; Miss Salmon, navy blue costume, feather hat; Miss Burnett, fawn-and-pink costume, small pink hat; Miss K. Ulrich, black-and-white striped coat and skirt, large grey hat; Miss D. Williams, navy blue cloth costume, small whit© hat; Miss Snow (Southland), heliotrope coat and skirt, black hat with cerise; Miss Hosking, black cloth costume, black hat with orange; Miss Webster, black cloth purple hat; Miss G. Webster, navy blue, large blue hat with tulle; Miss Stock, grey costume, black velvet hat with touch of pink; Miss M'lntosh, navv blue serge, small black chip hat; Miss Sise”, blue cloth coat and skirt, blue-and-white hat; Miss Ritchie, black costume, black hat; Miss I. Rattray, blue serge costume, black velvet hat.

On Tuesday evening his Excellency the Governor and Lady Liverpool were entertained by Mr and Mrs John Roberts at dinner at their residence, Littlebourne. The table was prettily arranged s with pink carnations and grass. Some present, as well as the host and hostess, were: —Lord and Lady Liverpool, Sir George and Lady M'Lean, the Mayor and Miss Stewart, Mr and Mrs Holdsworth, Mr and Mrs Jim Roberts, Mrs HunterWeston (Timaru), Miss Williams, Captain Hutton, and Mr Jock Ritchie.

On Thursday evening Sir George and Lady M'Lean gave a dinner party in honour of his Excellency the Governor and Lady Liverpool. The table was beautifully decorated with vases of pink sweet peas and maidenhair fern. As well as Sir George and Lady M'Lean there were present Lord and Lady Liverpool, Mr and Mrs John Roberta, Mr and Mrs Gibbs, the Mayor and Miss Stewart, Mr and Mrs Holdsworth, Mrs Hosking, Dr Bonham, Mr and Mrs George Ritchie, Mrs Wilford, Dean Filchett, Mr and Mrs Jack Reid.

The race ball was held on Thursday evening in the Art Gallery, where the ballroom was most exquisitely decorated by Mr Tannock. The walls were first of all draped with white muslin, on top of which was banked greenery, and, suspended from the ceiling were hangers of greenery and pink flowers, while from the corners of the roof to the centre of the hall were suspended garlands of pink roses and leaves. The stage, where an excellent band rendered delightful music, was very prettily arranged with palms and pot plants. In the water-colour room the supper tables were arranged in groups of small tables, whilst in the centre the large table was set apart for the official party. The decorations of pink '■sweet peas looked very gay. Mr Friedlaruler’s colours of red, black, and white were -used on the candle shades, and bows of them were on the menu cards in honour of the handsome donation which he had given to the ball, owing to his horse, Flora Macdonald, having won the Cup. The Governor and party arrived about 10 p.m..

and on arrival were received at the entrance to the ballroom by Mr and Mrs Bullock. The whole of the public gallery was used for sitting out between the dances, and was decorated with palms and flowers, easy chairs, lounges, and screens. In an ante room ices were freely indulged in. Those I noticed present were: Lady Liverpool, who was gowned in a very handsome shade of deep nattier blue satin brocaded with gold roses; Lady M'Lean, stylish black satin robe, relieved with white and a touch of geranium red on the bodice and in her hair; Mrs Sim black charmcuse satin, trimmed with jet, the bodice relieved with white; Mrs John Roberts, black bengaline silk robe, trimmed with jet; Mrs J ohn Cook, eau de nil satin, with handsome crystal embroidery, short black ninon. tunic; Mrs Hunter Weston (Timaru)) black crepe de chine, trimmed with jet; Mrs Jim Roberts, white ebarmeuse satin, with lace and spangle trimming; Mrs George Ritchie, black crepe de chine, with touch of white; Mrs Wilford, sapphire blue brocaded crepe de chine over white satin skirt; Mrs Bauchop, white satin gown, trimmed with lace; Miss Downie Stewart (Mayoress) maize-coloured satin robe, with skirt of cream lace, bodice trimmed withbeaded net- ;■ Mrs Holdsworth, saxe blue satin, trimmed with jewelled embroidery ; Mrs Weigel (Sydney) soft mole union over white satin; Mrs Hosking black satin, with jet tunic; Mrs A. Fisher, pale blue chiffon over satin; Mrs Theomin, black brocade bodice, trimmed with white lace; Mrs Bond, wnit© and gold brocaded satin black tunic with gold beads, Mrs Allan Oxbell (Waikouaiti), white satin, with beaded white chiffon tunic, relieved with touch of black; Mrs Stanley Batchelor, saxe blue crepe de chine; Mrs Carr, maize colour, with fur ; Mrs Fenwick pale blue ninon, with jewelled trimming; Mrs Du Croz, black satin, with blue tunic, deep rose belt; Mrs O. Rattray, black ninon over white ; Mrs Woodhouse, black satin,’ trimmed with jet, and relieved with bunch of scarlet roses; Mrs Grant, pale pink chiffon, over pink satin; Mrs Bullock, oyster grey satin, trimmed with steel embroidery; Mrs Hudson, blue satin, covered with flowered ninon; Mrs Oldham, heliotrope satin, covered with blue ninon; Mrs C. Chapman, yellow satin, covered with black lace; Mrs Kain, sax© blue silk, relieved with white; Miss Mill, rose-pink satin, draped with ninon ; Miss A. Mill, white satin gown, with touches of green; Miss Helen Scott (debutante), white satin robe, prettily trimmed ’ with lace, beautiful white shower bouquet; Miss Holdsworth (debutante), lace robe over white satin, relieved with trails of pale pink rosebuds, and she carried a pale pink-and-white bouquet; Miss M'Dean, white satin gown, draped with black ninon, and trimmed with jet; Miss Williams, grey ninon tunic over white, touches of pale pink; Miss L. Williams, black satin, white ninon underskirt; Miss Sim, blue-and-white floral ninon over satin, and edged with fur; Miss North (England), crushed strawberry ninon over satin,..-trimmed with spangles; Miss Fergus, white ninon over satin, trimmed with fur; Miss Hosking, dull green satin, with green-and-gold bodice; Miss Wilford (Wellington), soft .white ninon over silk; Miss Sise, pale blue floral crepe de chine; Hiss Friedlander (Ashburton), -maize satin, with beaded ninon tunic; Miss Kathleen Ulrich, heliotrope and lace tunic over blue satin; Miss M'lntosh, white floral ninon over satin; Miss Samson, white satin, with bright floral pink tunic; Miss Snow (Southland), white satin, trimmed with-- silver; Miss Mondy, pale pink ninon over satin; Miss Rifchie, white satin, with tunic of white ninon; Miss MacFarlane, dull green satin, with gold; Miss Theomin, pale blue ninon, black tunic; Miss Royse, pale pink ninon over satin; Miss Scott, black satin, relieved with white lace; Miss Moore, pink-and-white flowered ninon over satin; Mss M-critzso.n,, rose-pink satin; Miss C. Stock, black satin, with coat-tunic of white lace; Miss Carew, pale pink voile over satin of the same shade; Miss Salmon, white lac© over white satin; Miss de Beer, cerise satin, with tunic of the same shade; Miss ■ Parker, blue satin, with old rose belt. ' Also present were: Colonel Bauchop, Ma jor Grant, Captain Hutton, Captain Carr and the officers of the Pysche, Drs Scott. Fitchett, Cameron, Williams, Batchelor, Messrs Turnbull, Rattray, Bullock, Harris, Edmond, Du Croz, Fotheringham, Gallaway, Ritchie, Roberts Sise, A. Sise, Parker, Hudson, Donaldson, Law, M'Lean, Stewart, Irvine, Benham, Bruges, Theomin, Alsop, Bond, M'Lean, Kain, Edmond, etc.

On Friday evening Mrs Hosking gave a small dance at her residence ; Kaituna. Dancing was enjoyed in the dining room, whilst a delicious supper was served m the nail upstairs. Mrs Hosking received her guests in the drawing room, which, with the hall and smoking room, were used for sitting-out in. Some present, as well as the hostess and Mias Hosking, were: —Mesdames Stanley Batchelor, Bond (Southland), Grant, ActonAdams, Rattray, Misses Theomin, Stock, Ulrich, Snow, Ritchie. Ledham, Allen, Messrs Bond, Acton-Adams, Jardine, Gallaway, Sise, Ritchie, Stewart, Fotheringham, Major Grant. Captain Carr and officers' of the H.M.S". Psyche, Drs Fitchett and Batchelor.

On Saturday evening Mrs Acton-Adams gave a small dance at her residence, Melville street. Dancing was enjoyed in- the drawing room, whilst a most delicious supper was enjoyed in the dining room. Those j>resent were ; —Mesdames Acton-Adams Bond, G. Ritchie, Grant, Hosking, Lindo Ferguson, Rattray, Misses M'lntosh, North (England), Snow' (Southland), Williams, G. Williams, Fell. Stock, Theomin, Denniston, Parker, Finch, Wilford- {Wellington), Ritchie, Ledham, Hosking. Messrs Rattray, Bond, Stewart, G. Ritchie, J. Ritchie, Parker, Theomin, Fotheringham, Hunter, Captain Carr and officers of the H.M.S. Psyche, Drs Scott, Stanley Batchelor, Fitchett, etc.

Mr and Mrs Jack Reid (Oamaru), who have been staying with Lady M'Lean for the race week, returned north on Friday.

Mrs Hunter-Weston (Timaru) was the guest of Mrs John Roberts, Littlebourne.

Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy (Timaru) were in town for race week.

Mr and Mrs Gerald Stead (North Canterbury) were staying at the Grand Hotel for the gay week.

Miss Snow (Southland) was staying at the Grand Hotel last week.

Mr and Mrs Bond (Southland) were staying with Mrs Jtlosking during last week.

Mr and Mrs J. Buchanan (Canterbury) were visitors at the Grand Hotel for the races.

Miss Fried lender (Ashburton) was in town for the races.

Mrs Ritchie and Miss Ritchie left for-Eng-land on Monday, where they intend spending about a year.

Mr and Mrs Aufrere Fenwick left on Sunday, also for a trip to England.

Mis and Miss Feez (Brisbane) are staying’ at the Grand Hotel.

v Miss Marjorie Ellis (Southland) is the guest of Miss Forbes, George street.

A small morning tea party was given by Mrs H. S. Fenwick at the Dominion Tea Booms as a farewell to Mrs Aufrere Fenwick. Some present were: —Mesdames Charles Fenwick, Lewis Fenwick, Rattray, C. Turnbull, Sinclair Thomson W. S. Roberts, Wilford, Misses M'Lean. Reynolds, Ulrich, Rattray, K. Rattray, Webster, G. Webster, North, Williams, etc.

The engagement is announced of Miss Fidelia V. Stubbs, second daughter of Mr A. Stubbs, of Dunedin, to Mr H. Barwell Burton, of this city.

INVERCARGILL, February 21. The world-wide reputation of the Royal Artillery Band brought a huge and enthusiastic audience to hear the concert on Monday : night given by the part of this band which came out for the Exhibition. The programme was a very varied one, delighting classic music lovers as well as those who prefer more popular items. Among those present in the theatre were: Mr and Mrs J. Callender, Mr and Mrs Eustace Russell. Miss Nurse, Mrs A. B. Haggitt, Mrs Roberts (Dunedin), Mrs 'Push, Miss M. Bush, Mrs W. Sharp and Miss

Sharp, Mr and Mrs W. Henderson, Mr and Mrs J. C. Ellis, the Misses Ellis. Mrs T. C. Ellis, Mrs Burns (Canterbury), Mr and Mrs J. E. Watson, Mr and Mrs George Burns, Mrs J. Gardner, Mrs Strettell, Mr and Mrs Wylie, the Misses Wylie. Mrs W. Russell, Mrs Braddon (Sydney), Mr Eric Russeß, Mr J. Macdonald, Miss .May Macalister, the Misses Macdonald (Edendale), Mr and Mrs Quinn, Mrs Chisholm (Christchurch), Mrs L. Webb, Mr and Mrs G. L. Cuthbertson, Mrs and Miss Roe, Mrs J. C. Brodrick, Miss I. Thomson, Mr and Mias Dundas, Mrs D. J. Gilmour, Mrs Gilmour (Timaru), Mrs and Miss Rowley, Miss Ivey, etc. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs W. Macalister, Avenal, gave a young people’s tennis and croquet party, the weather being superb for outdoor amusements.

j The same afternoon Mrs H. Studholme gave a tea at her residence, Wellesley. The weather being so delightful, the guests were able to stroll about out of doors, and bask in the warmth on the verandah. A few tables of auction bridge were filled during the afternoon, this being played in the smoking room. Some of the guests were: Mrs W. Russell, Mrs Braddon (Sydney), Mrs Chisholm (Christchurch), Mrs F. Chisholm, Mrs Haggitt, Mrs Roberts (Dunedin), Mrs ifonaldson, Miss Eonaldson, Miss Barron (Dunedin), Mrs -Quinn, Mrs Christophers, Mrs Bush, Mrs Snow, Mrs Price, Mrs Blundell (Wellington), Mis R. N. Todd, Mrs and Miss Tennent,

Mrs T. C. Ellis, Mrs Burns (Canterbury), Mrs J. C. Ellis, Miss W. Ellis, Miss Field (Tasmania), Mrs Sharp, Miss Sharp, Mrs T. S. Miller, Mias Brodrick, etc. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Hazlett gave an auction bridge party at her residence, Gladstone, for Mrs Braddon. The prize was won by Mrs Roberts (Dunedin). Among those enjoying the hostess’s hospitality were, besides Mrs Braddon, Mrs F. Chisholm, Mrs Chisholm (Canterbury), Mips E. Russell, Miss Nurse, Mrs Price, Mrs Blundell (Wellington), Mrs D. Cuthbertson, Mirs Ronaldson, Mrs Maclean, Mrs Haggitt, Mrs Symington, Mrs Roberts (Dunedin), Mrs Studholme, Mrs Alfred Smith, Mrs Webb, etc. * Mrs I*. Webb, Mrs Christophers, and Mrs W. Bussell were hostesses of small bridge evenings on Thursday. Mrs Alfred Smith gave an auction bridge party on Friday evening at her residence, Gladstone, some of the guests being' Mrs Haggitt, Mrs Roberts (Dunedin), Mrs Price, Mrs Blundell (Wellington), Mrs Studholme, Mrs Hazlett, Mrs E. Russell, Mrs, Symington, Mrs Quinn, Mrs De Castro, Mrs T. S. Miller, Miss Bedford, Mrs Gilmour, Mrs D. Cuthbertson, Mrs F. Chisholm, etc. » The small fry bad a gala afternoon on Saturday, when Mrs G- L. Cuthbertson g.ave a large party for children. Perfect weather conditions prevailing, tea was served outside, after games of kinds had been indulged in, by the numerous young and also the grown-up guests. The little people all looked so dainty in their white muslins, and entered into every sport and amusement provided with complete enjoyment- and relish. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs D. Cuthbertson, Mrs R. F. Cuthbertson, Mrs A. M. Macdonald, Mrs H. Macdonald, Miss K. Macdonald, Mrs T. M. Macdonald, Mrs Quinn, Mrs L. Webb, Mirs Chisholm, Mrs J. R. Webb, Mrs D. J. Gilmour; and some of the small guests were the Misses Chisholm, Ruasqjl, Haggitt. Price, Hogg Todd, Royds, Macdonald, Webb, Morrah, Watson, Wilson, and the Masters Haggitt, Studholme, Gilmour, Miller, Mrcdonald, Webb, Morrah, Hazlett, Russell, Chisholm, Roberts, etc. Mias Faith Royds has gone to Lilburn, Waiau, to visit Mrs Struan Gardner.

Miss Agatha Corbett left this week on a three months’ visit to the North Island.

Mrs Burns returned to Canterbury this week.

Mias Ivey is back in town after a lengthened absence, and is visiting various friends. Mrs Symington was in from Fairfax for a few days, being the guest of Mrs Haggitt, Northend.

Miss M. Ellis left this week to pay visits in Christchurch. Dr and Mrs Ewa.rt are' back from their motoring holiday in Canterbury. Mr W. Ellis left, for Australia on Monday.

OAMARU, February 19. Mrs E, P. Armstrong has gone to Timaru for a short visit.

Miss Evans. Palmerston North, is staying with Mrs R. Orbell.

Mrs Douglas and Mrs Darling have gone to Hampden to act as judges at the flower show. Miss Armstrong, Timaru, is visiting her brother, Mr E. P. Armstrong. _ Miss Maude, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Haines at the Bank of New Zealand. Mrs Whitton had a small tennis party last Thursday.

On Friday Mrs Vennall, Wharfe street, invited a number of people to afternoon tea to

meet Mrs and Miss Ward, Dunedin, who are her guests. On Tuesday evening Mrs Stubbs gave a small dance at the Union Bank. Some of the guests were: the Misses Nicholls (2), Davies, Foster, M'Pherson, Haines, Darling, M'Donald, Maude, Evans, Humphries, Messrs M‘Douall (2), Bishop, Dunsford, Davies (2), M'Pherson, etc.

■ TIMARU, February 21. There was a large and appreciative audience to welcome the J. C. Williamson comic opera The Count of Luxembourg,” which was charmingly rendered by a strong cast. Two duets—“ Love-breaks every bond ” and “Are you to dance?”—sung by Miss Florence Young and Mr Frank Greene, were the gems of the evening. An omission that caused a good deal of disappointment was the stair waltz, which for some unknown reason was not given. Among the large audience were: —Mesdames Elworthy (2), Jameson, Hunter-Weston, Tripp (3), Orbell (3), Rhodes, Jacobs, Giles, Wood, Thompson, Thomas, Porter, Gunn, Barker, Unwin, Burns, Gibson, Campbell, and Turnbull. Archdeacon and Mrs Jacob have returned from their tour of the Southern Hakes, and are spending a few days with Mrs Wigley. Miss Inman and Miss Hayes (Christchurch) are the guests of Mrs Wigley. *

Mr and Mrs Lusk leave this week for Melbourne, where they intend living in the future.

Mr G. Bridges went up to Wellington pn Wednesday, and returned on Saturday. Miss Todd of the • hospital goes for her annual holiday next week. Mr and Mrs G. Rhodes and Miss Rhodes are at the Hydro this week, but leave for Christchurch on Monday. They leave for England in the-Remuera.

Miss Frances Bradshaw is the guest of Mrs Westmacott.

Mrs H. itsevcs (Christchurch) comes next week to stay with her sister, Mrs Gresson. Miss Lovegrove (Sydney) is the guest of Mrs J. Mee, the Levels.

CHRISTCHURCH, February 21. “ Autumn Manoeuvres " and The Chocolate Soldier” have drawn crowded houses during the week. On Saturday night their Excellencies the Governor and /Lady Liverpool were present. Others in the audience were:—Mrs Stead, Mrs G. Stead, Mr and Mrs R. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs G. Rhodes, Mrs Pyne. Miss Pyne, Mr and Mies Helmore, Mrs Deans, Mrs Knight, Mr and Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mr and Miss Rhodes, Miss Denniston, Miss Ogle. The president and the committee of the Victoria League gave a most enjoyable garden party in the grounds of the president (Mrs El-worthy) on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Elworthy received wearing a handsome black embroidered net gown over black satin, the bodice relieved with cream lace, black hat. of tulle and feathers. Others present were: Miss Elworthy, ' Mes'dames Denniston, G. Rhodes, Deans, Stead, Helmore, Alister Clark, Pyne, Humphreys, Acland, Cracroft Wilson, Gcdby, Burns, F. Cowlishaw, and the Misses Pyne, Moore, Wilson, Wilding, Sinclair .Thomson. Mrs Deans was at home to a few friends on Wednesday for her guest, Mrs H. Knight, some of whom played tennis. -Mrs Deans wore a black satin gown relieved with cream lace. Mrs Knight, black-and-white coa_t_ and skirt, cream silk hat; Mrs Wigram, Wedgwcod blue silk gown with touches of red, hat with plumes; Mrs Pyne, royal blue silk coat and skirt, black hat; Mrs C. Reid, oyster-grey shantung coat and skirt, _sm'all black hat with white wings; Mrs Heals, white linen coat and skirt, white hat with ribbon; Mrs Rice, black silk gown; black hat. Others present were;—Mrs Blunt, Mrs Godby, Mrs Cooper, Mrs Wilkin, and Miss Hislop (Wellington), Miss Harley, Miss Helmore, Miss Cracroft Wilson, and the Misses Moore (2). The opening day of the Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club was on Friday at Shirley, when numerous visitors from the other local clubs and members were present. The putting competition was won by Mrs Pyne and the medal round by Mrs Symons in the senior division and Mrs Pyne in the junior. Others present were:—-Mrs Boyle, Mrs Wigram, Mrs A. Rhodes, Mrs Elworthy. Miss Elworthy, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs Stead, Mrs Gould, Mrs Deans, Mrs Godby, Mrs P. Nancarrow, and the Misses Cowlishaw, Lee, Anderson, Wilson. Ogle, Moore, and Pyne.

Mr and Mrs Alister Clark arrived from Melbourne on .Thursday, and are visiting Mrs G, Rhodes.

Miss Hislop (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs C. Cooper.

BLENHEIM,- February 17.

The marriage of Mr J. D. Mitchell, dentist, of Invercargill, and formerly of Blenheim, to Miss Ellen Rayner, youngest daughter of Mr J. B. Rayner, was celebrated at the residence of the bride’s parents in Scott street on Thursday afternoon, the Ven. Archdeacon Grace performing the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore her travelling costume of navy blue material, and a white hat with white trimmings, and carried . a white shower bouquet. Her elder sister (Miss Rayner) was bridesmaid, and was attired in navy corduroy velveteen trimmed with emerald green, and hat to match. Her bouquet was composed of pale pink flowers. Mr C. Taylor, Beaumaris, Masterton, acted as best man. At the conclusion of the wedding breakfast Mr and Mrs Mitchell left by the afternoon train for Wellington, en route to Hanmer Springs. The bride presented the bridegroom with a dressing case, and the latter’s gift to the bride was a gold cable bangle and a bracelet to the bridesmaid. Saturday afternoon proved most delightful for tennis enthusiasts, and there was quite a large attendance at the Marlborough Lawn Tennis Courts. Afternoon tea was provided, and dispensed by some of those ladies present. A few of those I noticed were: —Mrs Bennett, Mrs Ckmston, Mrs De Denne, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Brock, Mrs Bagge, Mrs Fraser-Tytler, Mrs R. Adams, Mrs Churchward, Mrs Innis, Mrs A. Mowat, Misses L. Wolferstan. Neville (2), Clouston (2). M. Mead, Skinner, Penney, Horton, Newton, Anderson. Cheek, Messrs N. Parker, H. Burden, M. Wift’en, Penlington, Mead, H. White, Golding Van Staveren (Wellington), Churchward, Parker, H. Piffard, and Dr Walker, etc.

Mrs (Dr) Walker has returned from a short visit ’to Wellington. ' Miss Urquhart has returned from visiting Wellington. The Hon. C. H. Mills was in town last week, but has now returned to his home in Wellington.

Mr F. Clouston ("Stratford), who has been visiting his home, has returned. Mr F. Ball, who has been on a short visit to Blenheim, has returned north. Mrs Bennett has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Mias Amy Neville is visiting friends in Wellington. * Mrs C. Teschemaker-Shute is visiting the North Island. Mrs C. Coulter (Hawkosbury) has been visiting Miss Bell in Charles street. Mrs W. Adams, Langley Dale, who has been visiting Mrs G. Watts at Lansdowne, has returned home. Mr and Mrs Lewis Clouston have returned from a short holiday in the North Island.

Miss Sturtevant (Invercargill) is visiting Mrs Fisher.

Miss Z. Clouston is visiting Mrs Masefield at Manavoa.

Mrs B. Monro, Bankhouse, accompanied by her children, is visiting Picton. Mrs F. Seymour (North Island) is visiting relatives here. Mrs Hill is visiting New Plymouth. ' WELLINGTON, February 30. Mrs Shand, of Dunedin, is staying here with her daughter, Mrs Munro. Miss Antonia Dolores has arrived to open her New Zealand tour, which begins next week in Dunedin. She is staying for the present with Mrs Prouse at her home in Clifton terrace. , Her friend Mile. Yandour, is with her. Mrs Barrington Waters (Dunedin) is staying with Mrs F. V. Waters, of Karori. Mrs Seddon has returned from a most enjoyable tour of the Coast, where memories evoked by the ’ jubilee have given her new life among old friends. Her daughter, Mrs Morice, and the doctor are staying with her for a fetv days on their return from Auckland, where they have been attending the Medical Congress. Mr and Mrs Lament have returned from England. They were met by Mrs Lament’s father (Mr G. P. Donnelly), and they will return to Hawke’s Bay in a few days. Mr and Mrs R. E. - Banister arrived on Wednesday from Sydney on a visit. On Wednesday Miss Barnes and Miss Brentnall, of the Y.W.C.A., arrived here, and were welcomed by the Mayor and Mayoress with an “At home” in the Mayor’s room' at the Town Hall. One of the corridors was handsomely carpeted for the occasion, and there was tea, with all the accompaniments. Among the latter were some admirable short speeches on the work and recent history of the Y.W.C.A., of which the guests of the evening are such prominent and useful workers.

Mr and Mrs Coverdale, of the Hntt, have Bold their house to Mr and Mrs Roberts, of Dunedin. ... . , Mrs and Miss Massey have left for Auckland. where they are to stay a few days. Mrs Holman, who returned from her Auckland trip with her famous husband, was entertained at an "At home ” on Tuesday evening by the Pioneer C.ub. The people present had a delightful time, thanks to the charm and vivacity of their guest. tne la,uy said she has enjoyed her stay in Maonland wonderfully. She looked very well mdeed in coat and skirt of brocaded white silk crepe, with lace blouse and cluster of > and a big tulle hat (mauve) with wired bows. The decorations were crimson and Pyroses. The same day in the afternoon Mr Png, on behalf of Mrs Parata and the ata Y® race presented Mrs Holman with a sp-endid koro’wai mat ornamented with takura feathers wa s ri so S pletsed° f wdh STm.S»‘ '”X l . the right feather-a toroa feather-to wear Wi Mrs CorHs“ e ieaves for England next week -as »d d "4? k C. E« Ewen’s house on the teirace. Ewen goes to England shortly. A l Mrs R 'J. Collins is on a visit to Auck pantomime season. Mies Palotta naa oe u. sr atfv?* there will be served, .it is added for the delectation of the fair, exhibitrons of all the latest fashions, from gowns of price pyjamas of ’variety, and ]usace girls to all these by the comely show gins brought by the company. j Mr Justice Hcskmg has take £, ri „ ea Tripe’s house on Selwyn terrace. T P Mr *r.6 °s t .t G s o rr»-i ss t T?,ev. Joshua Jones, a^sisre J Bartiett, married Miss Ella Meek ‘daughter of the Meeks, of the Lower Hut?* to Mr Arthur Gumming, of WangantThe Misses 'Richmond have left to-day, via Sydney, orfa* trip to Europe, stopping for the fil on Wednesday afternoon Mrs L. Tripp gave 1 a farewell tea for her sister, Miss Henry, who is to leave for E-ngland next Friday. Mrs Tripp was m green satin with Oiienta d g ien Oriental trimsa£l £= S &ssr& same.

AUCKLAND, February 19. • ?i wftli the Australasian Medical Congress. I am glad to say the weather for the time being was per err ammo of entertainments so suoces. iui. the members of the congress were •j-imo. ly, the mornings, numerous tea parties fere liven It Se Piccadilly as well, as in were g , Among the hostesses in this respect were Mrs Bruton Sweet Mrs Maguire, Mrs Parkea, and Mra Gordon, etc. . The official programme included a motor nicnic to Titirangi to formally open the new nark the Atkinson Botanic Reserve. -he Mavor (Mr O.’ J. Parr) and the councillors were the hosts, and the Invited guests numb6 On ?he r occasion of the evening garden narty held at Cmtra (kmd.y lent by Mr and Arthur Myers, who are at present uWand) Dr W. H. Parkes (president of the New Zealand Medical Association) and Mrs Paikes were the hosts. Over 1000 guests, were* invited, and quite that number must have' put in an appearance. The large gates and the drive were outlined with innumerable Chinese lanterns. The grounds were also hrilliant’v lighted. Supper was served on the asphalt tennis court at the foot of the gully, P the whole of the roof space being a Lio|y of lanterns. The greater part of the evening was taken up with a varied programme, in which some fancy dancing figured largely. Mrs Parkea wore a lovely frock of pale grey crepe de chine softened with ninon, and -finished with Mne. Practically all the members of the congress. as well as a large number of their women folk, were present at the excursion round the harbour on Wednesday afternoon. On 'his occasion the Minister of Public Health (the Hon. R. H. Rhodes) acted as host on behalf of the Government. Among the guests were the Hon. Mr and Mrs Holman, from Sydney. The congress dinner was held in the monster dining room at Cargen, and cn the same evening a number of dinner parties were given by different hostesses to the wives of the visiting doctors, with a visit to the theatre and supper at the Piccadilly later CI Th6 harbour excursion on Friday afternoon took the form of a pleasant outing to Takapuna. The closing of the congress was marked by the large ball given by the president and Mrs A. Challinor Purchas in the Town Hall on Friday night. Several of the visiting wore uniforms, and the officers of H.M.S. Philomel and H.M.S. Pyramus, in the orthodox white dress uniforms of the tropics, presented a most refreshing appearance. The Auckland Racing Club’s garden party was held on Saturday, and was attended by large numbers in spite of the fact that most of the members of the congress and their women folk had that morning left by special train for Rotorua. The guests were received by the Hon. E. Mitchelson (president of the club) and Mrs Mitchelson.

Mr and Mrs E. Crowley, who have been visiting Auckland and Tauranga, returned to Na nier last week.

The engagement of Miss Flora MacLennan, daughter of Mr Kenneth MacLennan, Auckland, to Mr Thomas Neave of the firm of Messrs Brown, Neave, and Courtenay, solicitors, Wellington, has given general satisfaction to her many friends both in Auckland the Empire City.

The marriage of Miss Emily Martha Bagnail, eldest daughter of the late Mr A. E Bqgnall, of Turua, and of Mrs Bagnall, Herne Bay, Auckland, to Mr George Henry Coulam, Wanganui, was celebrated at St. John’s Methodist Church, Ponsonby, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. W. A. Burley, M.A. The future home of the. bride and bridegroom' will be at Wanganui. A well-known and esteemed citizen passed away at his residence in Owen’s road, Epsom, last Thursday morning, in the person of Mr James Stewart, civil engineer, at the advanced age of 81 years. The Rev. A. H. Colville and Mrs Colville have left for Hew Plymouth consequent upon the return of the Rev. W. E. Gillam and Mrs Gillam. We are all glad to learn that Mrs Gillam has benefited by the change to New Plymouth. Miss Eooke, Gladstone road, Parnell, is the guest of Mrs and Mias Cutten, Anderson’s Bay, Dunedin. Mrs H. Dillon Bell and the Misses Bell (2) have been among Wellington visitors to Auckland.

Mr and Mrs Wyvern Wilson (Westport) have been staying about among their many friends here. Ur A. W. Averill and Mrs Averill were accorded a public welcome in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, when the Mayor (Mr C. J. Parr) presided. ‘The AngHcan clergy were largely represented, as well as delegates belonging together denominations.