TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3195, 9 June 1915, Page 69

TABLE TALK.

Monday evening. Dunedin was blest with its usual good weather for the Winter Show, which was held last week. Some splendid exhibits were to be seen from all parts of Otago. Amongst the features of the Show were the refreshment rooms, flower stall, and sweets stalls, all of which were organised in aid of the funds for the soldiers at the front. The girls looked Very charming in their dainty white frocks, and the scarlet capes and red crosses added a bright bit of colouring. The tea tables were all prettily decorated with red japonica, whilst the sweets stall was principally done with yellow flowers. On the flower stall were heaos of the most glorious chrysanthemums, as well as many other varieties of flowers. All the takings of Saturday throughout the Winter Show were in aid of the War Fund, and, judging by the crowds present, a good result may be looked for.

On Thursday and Saturday the Dunedin Jockey Club held their winter-meeting-, and there was a very large attendance. Owing to its being war time and the middle of winter, nothing very striking was worn by the ladies present, but the good weather mad© the meeting a most enjoyable one. Some I noticed present were Mr and Mrs C. Rattray, Mr. and Mrs Hudson, Mr and Mrs Smith. Mr and Mrs Acton Adams, Mr and Mrs Allan Orbell-, Mr and Mrs Leslie Orbell (Timaru),' Mr and Mrs A. Elworthy, Mrs and Miss Stock, Mr and Mrs Black, Miss M‘Lean, Miss K. M'Lean, Mr and Mrs Edmond, Mr and Mrs Cheeseman, Mrs and the Misses MTntosli, Mr, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Carr, Miss Carew. Mrs M'Master, Mr and Mrs W. O. Mackellar, Mr and Mrs Raymond (Timaru), Misses Moore, Ulrich, Graham, etc.

On Tuesday afternoon Miss Dorothy Nisbet, daughter of the late Dr Nishet, formerly minister of First Church, was married to Mr George Crouch, of Brisbane. The wedding took place at Archerfield, the residence of the bride’s mother, the large and spacious

dining room being converted into a chapel for the occasion. It was most beautifully decorated with white flowers. The Rev. Mr Balfour performed the wedding ceremony, and Mr Jesse Timson played the wedding march. The bride entered the chapel on the arm of her mother, who gave her away. She was becomingly attired in a beautiful white satin gown, the bodice being cut low and studded with beads and trimmed with folds of tulle. Her long tulle veil was fastened to her hair with >a bunch of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet, composed of white flowers and maidenhair fern. She was attended by two maids of honour —namely, Mies Shennan and Miss Dowling, both of whom wore charming white frocks of crepe de chine. They carried bright scarlet bouquets, and wore large black hats with touches of red, and had scarlet ■ rosettes on their shoes. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Crosby Morris, who acted as best man. After ih© ceremony Mr and Mrs Crouch received the congratulations of the guests in the drawing room, where the room was .artistically arranged with yellow flowers and tinted leaves. Dainty refreshments of all kinds were enjoyed in a Large room adjoining the dining room. The presents were numerous and handsome, and were to be seen in the study. Later in the day the happy couple left for Dr Truby King’s residence at -Karitane, which had been lent for the occasion. The bride’s going-away gown was a gold and brown coat and skirt, and a hat 'to match with a long gold feather. Mira Ni.sbet was gowned in a soft robe of grey velvet, with feather hat, and carried a lovely white bouquet. Heh sister, Miss Lamrock (Brisbane), wore a smart hydrangea blue velvet, with hat to match, and carried a glorious bouquet composed of hydrangeas. Some present were the Rev. Mr and Mrs Balfour, Mr and Miss Morris, Dr and Mrs Truby King, Mr and Mrs Jesse Timson, Mr and Mrs John Ross, Misses Ross (2), Mr and Mrs John Roberts, -Mrs Carr, Mrs and Miss Holmes, Mrs and Miss M’Kerrow, Mrs Stephenson, Air W. Moore, Airs and Miss Ramsay, Airs W. Raymond (Timaru), Dr and Airs Co.quhoun, Dr and Mrs Sydney Allen, Air and Airs Gibbs, Misses Gibbs, Air and Airs C. White, Air and Airs Shennan, Dr and Mra Dickie, Dr and Mrs Bowie, Air and Mrs James Gray, Mr and Airs L. AlacLean, Airs and Aliss Adams, Aliss AlacGlashan, Airs and Aliss Dutton, Alisses Balk, Aliss Burns, Miss Dowling, Aliss Jessie Dunlop, Miss Carew, etc. Air and Airs Basil Cotterill have been the guests of Airs Fergus, Royal terrace. Air and Airs B. Tripp (South Canterbury) were in town for the Show. Air and Airs Robert Turnbull (Hawke’s Bay) arc at present in Dunedin. Air and Airs Ls-lis Orbell (Timaru) were the guests of Mrs Ulrich, Cumberland street, for the races. Mr and Airs W. Alenlove (Southland) were visiting Dunedin last week. Air and Airs Macpherson (Oamsm) were present for the Winter Show. Air and Mrs Arthur E’.worthy (Timaru), who have been in Dunedin lately, motored back on Monday. Air and Mrs W. O. Aiackellar (Aioeraki) were in town for Show Week. Aliss Jean Glendining has returned from Waimate. Mr and Airs Allen Orbell (The River) have been slaying in Dunedin lately. Air and Airs Choescman returned from the South Ipt Week. INVERCARGILL, June 6( Two very quiet weddings took olace this week. On Wednesday morning Alisa NcU’c Brass and Mr Guy drawings (Alossburn) were married at the residence of the bride’s parents in Tweed street. Miss Brass wore a br-r.utiful frock of ivory crepe de chine and a long veil. The bridesmaids, her sis 4 er (Aliss Clarice Brass), and her cousin (Aliss Dorothy Smith), wore dainty white drosses with pale blue sashes and hair ribbons. —On Thursday morning, at the residence of Airs Pilcher," Spev street, the wedding of her daughter (Miss A. Pilcher) and Mr Ross was celebrated, only relatives and a very few friends being present. Airs Mitchell, Ellesland, gave a very enjoyable morning tea on Alonday in honour of Miss Nettie Brass. Among those present were All's Chowings, Airs Edwards, Airs Claire, and Airs Brass, and the Alisses Alacdonald, Fleming (2). Henderson. Wylie, Anderson, Brodie, Ronaldson (21. M'Clure, Smith (2). Alitchell, Alehaffey (2), Rowley, and Carswell. , Miss Gardner gave a small afternoon tea the same afternoon in honour of Aliss A. Pilcher, among those present being Mrs S Gardner and Airs R, Gil incur, and the Misses Henderson, Smith. Alacdonald, Nichol; Wylie, Carswell, Giller, Hawke, and Brebner. In the evening Aliss Crofts gave a musical party, also in honour of Aliss Pilcher. - The big room was used for the music, and a very dainty supper was set out in the smaller one. Among the guests were Airs Gardner and Mxs Benzoni, and the ' Alisses Gardner, Alitchell, Hawke, Emery, Grieves, Wade, Steele, Anderson, Callender, Nichol, Aloffett, Brebner. Pratt, Ronaldson, and Hackworth. Alis® Young, North End, gave a kitchen tea on Wednesday afternoon in honour of Aliss Swhan, who is to be married next week. The competition was won by Aliss Swhan, and among those present wore Airs Royds, Airs Leary, Mrs Swhan, Airs Stewart, Airs Aloffott, Airs Alitchell, Airs Oliver, Airs Wilson. The golf match was postponed till Friday this week, as Thursday was a holiday. Airs D. Gilmour handed in the best score for Mrs Massey’s trophy, which is played for throughout the season, while Airs Brebner won the B Grade competition. The Misses Ronaldson gave an afternoon tea in honour of Miss L. Giller on Saturday. Tea was served in the dining room, where the table was beautifully decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Those present were Airs. Hoyle and the Alisses Giller, Chilwell, Hawke (2), Brodie, Brass, Alitchell (2), APCaw, Smith, Plain, Anderson, Field, and Brebner. Airs A. Smith has gone up to ‘Wellington to see her son, who is leaving with the next Exoeditionary Force.

Mrs Macpherson (Otantau) is. staying with Mrs Gardner, Spey street. Miss Nichol, Greenhills, who has been spending a few days with Mrs Gardner, has returned home. Miss Macandrew (Dunedin) is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Haggitt. Mrs Chewings and Mrs Edwards (Mossburn) are staying with Mrs J. Mitchell. OAMARU, June 7. Mrs LoCren, who has been the guest of Mrs Haines, Bank of New Zealand, has returned to Geraldine. Mr and Mrs Humphries have gone to the North Island for a month’s visit.

Mrs and the Misses Dalzell have returned from Dunedin. Mrs C. Sutton returned hist week from Christchurch. Mrs and Miss Williams are at present visiting Timaru. Miss Burdoch and the Misses Buckley returned to Timaru on Thursday. Mr Fleet Burry is down from Wellington, visiting his parents. Mr G oodwin (Fairlie) is the guest of Mrs Dalzell.

Mr and Mrs and Miss IST. jSTicolls, who have been visiting Wellington, returned at tire beginning of the week. Mr and Mrs Milner have returned from Kelson.

Mr and Mrs Mowbray are spending a short holidav in Timaru.

Miss Gilchrist, returned on Friday from Dunedin.

Mrs Taylor (Christchurch) is visiting her sister, Mrs J. R, Scott.

The Misses Spain (Feilding), who have been the guests of the Misses Gifford, returned north on Monday. Miss Fullarton (Dunedin) is the guest o. Lady Miller. Mr and Mrs Craddock (Ashburton) are staving with Mrs Montague for a short bolide f.

TIMARU, June 6. Mrs Stronach has left for Rotorua. Mr and Mrs W. K. Macdonald and their family have gone to Australia for the winter.

Mrs George Roberts, Miss Roberts, and Miss Naumai Guinness have returned from Dunedin.

The various guilds have been meeting extra days a week to do sewing for the hospital ship and different military hospitals. A great quantity of useful work has been done in a very short time. Air and Airs W. Alacdonald and their family have gone to Australia for the winter. Air Otway’s many friends will be pleased to hear that he has been put iu charge of the -x-ray department on board the hospital ship. Sergeant K. English, who has been visiting his mother, returned to Trentham early this week. The Rev. Air and Airs Hanby were the guests of Archdeacon and Mrs Jacob during the week. Airs G. Hall is the guest of her sister, Airs Babington. Air and Airs George Kerr hai*R gone to Australia for a few months. Airs Harold Studholme, who has been visiting Airs Studholme. Le Crens terrace, returned to Invercargill last week. Air Roland Guinness spent the week end with Ills parents, and returned to Ealing to-day. The Rev, and Airs T. Curnow (Belfast) are spending a short holiday in Timaru. Al:ss E. Cunningham (Rangiora) is the guest of Airs W. Gunn, Le Crens terrace. CHRISTCHURCH, June 5. The King’s Birthday night was the scene of much enthusiasm at the Theatre Royal, when a most successful concert was held in aid of the Red Cross Fund by the Recruiting Party in charge of Air Alpers, who have worked so hard this last three months by having, concerts in the country districts,, and thereby inducing men to enlist, besides being of much monetary value. Previous to this concert an auction sale of seats was held, and the competition was keen. As the house was a packed one. the Red Cross Fund" will have a substantial addition. A lamb which was auctioned after the concert alone brought in over £l6O. Amongst the audience were the Mayor and Airs Holland. Airs Stead, Air E. Stead, Airs G. Rhodes, Air and Airs Helmore, Alias E. Helmore, Miss Rhodes, Airs Deans, Airs Symes, Air and Airs L. Clark, Airs Rose, Airs Alpers, Air and Airs P. Cowlishaw, Air and Airs Rich, Aliss Cowlishaw, Air and Airs Johnston, Dr Levingo. Airs and Aliss Boyle, Airs Pyne, Air and Airs Lawrence, Air and Airs Williams, Mr and Airs Beals, Air and Mrs E. Harper, Dr and Mrs Stevenson, and several others. The Hagley Golf Club have decided to hold a Reel Cross Saturday, when exhibition games will be played by the professionals, a .charge made to follow round, and also for afternoon tea. The Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club played their monthly medal on Wednesday, Airs Andrae winning in the senior division and Mrs Beadel in the junior. Others who have been playing during the week have been Alesdames Boyle, Wigram, Crip-os. Hill, Godbsq Symons, and the Alisses Cowlishaw, Wilson, Campbell, Humphreys (2), Helmore, Anderson (2), Fisher, Campbell, Symons, Wilkin, Dixon, Gould. Mr and Airs C. Reid have been visiting Oamaru. Air and Airs C. Dalgety and Aliss Dalgety went to Dunedin for the races. Mr and Mrs P. Alillton have taken Air Sinclair Thomson’s hour.© in Geraldine during his family visit to England. Miss Boyle has returned from Wellington. BLENHEIM, June 2. Air and Airs Welch invited a few friends to their residence in Weld street last Tuesday evening to bid farewell to Sergeant J. Emerson, who has been here on leave from Trentham. Among those present were Mr and Airs Powell, Air and Airs Torrance, Aliss White, and Aliases Neville (2). A large gathering assembled in Market olace on Saturday afternoon for the civic farewell tn the Alarlborough Contingent of the second Alain Expeditionary Force, when 50 of our men took their departure for Trentham. Air J. Gow, who has been auctioneer at the local branch of Alessrs Dalgetv and Co. (Ltd.) for the past two years, has been transferred to Hamilton branch, leaving hero yesterday afternoon. Prior to his departure he received several presentations as a mark of the high esteem in which he was held in our midst. Airs and Alisa Marjory M'Rae (Altimarlock) have been in town for a few days. Air and Airs J. Conolly, accompanied by Misses Gard (2), left on Saturday for their residence in the Bay of Many Coves. Aliss Jones (Dunedin), who has been visiting Airs Andrews at Birch Hill, has returned. Airs Chambers (Hawke’s Bay) is the guest of Airs R. J. Bell at Holmdale. Alias Newton (Wellington) is the guest of Airs R, J. Bell at Holmdale. Airs J. R. Sharp is visiting Wellington. Albs Gardiner (Sumner) is visiting- AI; and Alva J. R. Sharp in High street. Airs Hood is visiting friends in Wellington. Alisses Macalliater (Picton) are visiting Airs Wicks at Spring-lands. Airs Adams (Langley Dale) is spending a. few days in town with her son. Dr R, Adams. WELLINGTON. June 4. The aftermath of the carnival is with us. It is another way of saying that this is not. the climate for carnivals. The car-nival is the child of the balmy South of Europe, and carries a dress as light as its heart. Transplant it to a cold, drizzly, comfortless climate, and you must keep it warm before you put it into the ground. Omit the warmth, and—there you are! We transplanted the carnival yesterday in a dismal southerly breeze, cold, persistent, and damp,

likewise penetrating. We transplanted light heart and light dress and all. There were there ore cold knees, bine lips, shivering forms. But the light hearts were there, too, and everyone was joyous, while all collectors were insistent as well as übiquitous. Tho procession was a marvel to see. It was led by some ladies in khaki, who tried to look like soldiers, and succeeded in looking charming, and it was brought up by H.M.S. New Zealand fresh from the North Sea, as you could see plainly by the coat of paint on her. Between these everything imaginable that onG associates with carnivals except good weather. Coin flowed freely in a copious stream, washing away all" drawbacks. Brit the cream of tho punctuation was supplied oy the c&pdidates for the Qiieenship of beauty. These, in choice finery surrounded by their partisans in liveries bright, divided the sections of the great procession, and one was on a cream horse in cream costume, with fierce warriors around. As for the rest-well, the Governor made a fine characteristic speech, and Lady Liveruooi never looked so charming in her life—such is tho power of philanthropic gaiety even against eouthemes. Essentially was it the feast of the women, and from that view it was the zuost wonderful success. Side shows, main shows, all shows, given every one to selling at exorbitant rates, went splendidly, aud never was there such a success. The financial result is not yet counted—many thousands, we feel quite sure. The opposite sort ot success—well, neither is' that as yet counted. But we all know that the carnival co.cs are .egion, and that doctors are busy. Anyhow, it is nothing to the trenches, and this was for the re ief of the things, caught I he trenches. But it is the aftermath aforesaid.

Mis-s Mandeb of Wellington, is on a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs C. Tully and her daughter have xo* turned from Dunedin.

Miss O’Brien, matron of the Stratford Hospital, has offered for' war service. Miss Aleyne and Miss Reynolds, who had engaged a passage by the Turakina to get into reach of the volunteering for fhe nursing department, are rejoiced to learn that their services have been accepted here. They have cancelled their passages, and are waiting orders for the front. Subscription lists for the hospital ship's furnishings are growing. Columns of them appear now in the newspapers. The idea of this subscription came from the Governor,’ it seems, who was anxious to give the pubho some special interest beyond the soulless system of paying through the fax collector. He has no reason to be sorry. You should have seen him yesterday when he was speaking, and said his few words to the fellow on the lorry. There was a rear, which made the lions beyond in the Zoo jump lo the conclusion that congenial company via.? at hand. AUCKLAND, dime 3. Since Thursday the Town Hall has been besieged with people willing to help with, the hospital ship, and 'he General Committee is. kept very busy indeed, supplying patterns and givin-r instructions. D’ffcrent centres have undertaken certain work; the lad ’gs of Mount Albert have promisee! 250 cushions, the Ronuicra Committee is sriving sheefs and pillow-cases, and the Ensom ladies are making pyjamas suits, etc. Tt seems to be more satisfac'orv for people livin'" near each ofher to do the same work, and it is certainly more interesting. Auckland’s share in the hospital ship'is to provide a ouarter of the materials needed, as well as .fGioO.■ The profits from the Red Cross teas so far are between .£3O and .£4O. They still continue, and the hostesses during the week were Mrs H. O. Nolan, Mrs E. "Au.dewon, Alvs ''t‘K" I vie. M"s Ernest Davies, Mv- Russell. Airs IT. W. ivuigar, Mrs George Fowl da, and Mrs 'E. Williams. The OrchesHal Hnciety gave a. concert in the Town Hal] on Thursday night, Air Johan WV|l sort. Madame Chambers, and Miss Edith V/ljitehiw taking part in the performance.

The Art. Society’s conversazione was also I|eld on Thursday night. Their Excellencies Lord and Lady Liverpool attended, e-nd were received by f.h e president (Mr C. J. Parr, and Mrs Parr. The n conic present were Mrs P. Burns Mrs Desmond Kettle. Mrs H. Bnckelton, Mrs D. Tole. Mrs Devore. Mrs Kendsrdino, Mrs M'Grosror. Mrs Made, Mrs Major, Mrs' S. Reid,- Miss Horton, Miss M'Gregor, and Miss Stevenson.

Mrs Wake and Mrs Knight w-re joint hostesses at a bridge party on Wednesday night. The entertainment took place r.t the residence of Mrs Wake, Victoria avenue, and was given in aid of St. James’s Free Kindergarten. Among the guests were Mrs Allen Brown, Mrs, A. Hnrohl, Mrs P. (Mirthant, Mrs Dransfield, Mrs, Kemp. Mrs Hart land, Mrs H. Buckelton, Mrs 27b* kes, Mrs Sheppard. Mrs A. Owen. Mrs Prendergast, Mrs W. A. Scott, Mrs Parker Upton., add Mrs C. Lay ford. Mrs Douglas Hay is visiting Gisborne. M’ss Dickinson is the guest of Airs Heywond. Hamilton. Visitors to Auckland are Miss Lyl'M Coleman (Gisborne), Mrs V. Riddiford (Wellington). Mr and Mrs Walter Barker (Gisborne). Mrs E. Firth and Miss Eleanor Young are the guests of Mrs Bank, GwynnelancK Cambridge, Mr and Airs Frank Ross and Airs APCosh Clark are in A’ew Plymouth. Aliss Alorrison, who has been (he guest of Airs G. Anderson (Wanganui) has returned to Auckland.