TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3239, 12 April 1916, Page 66

TABLE TALK.

Monday evening,

Last Monday Mrs Buttcrworth gave a bridge party for Miss Olive Royse. Bridge in both room 3, and a. delicious supper' was much enjoyed in the dining room, where the health of the bride-elect

was drunk, Those present, as well as Mrs Buttenvorth, were Mesdames Fdmond, Cheeseuian, Seherek, Oldham, Black, Hart, Chrystall, . Stock, Acton-Adams, Ferguson, blisses Royse, Salmon, Sise, Gallaway, Csaew, Gleadou, Hart, Stock, K. M'Lean, eio.

Ou Thursday afternoon Miss Olive Roj-«e, youngest daughter of Mrs William lioyse, of this city, was married to Mr Keg-. Sise, second son of Mr O. Sise, also of Bunedin. The marriage took place at All Saints' Church, the lie v. Dean Fitchett performing the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. 11. O. Fouton. The church had been prettily decorated by a number of the bride's friends with greenery and pink and white flowers. Miss lioyse was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr Frank Morrah (Irtvercargill), and was gowned in a flesh-pink .Roman ' satin covered with pink ninon and trimmed with Brussels lace. Over the ninon fell a soft, flounced, fine white net overskirt. The bodice was made in the Magyar style, and was also trimmed with Brussels lace. Instead of a veil the bride wore a becoming pink hat trimmed with soft pink flowers, and carried a pink ninon muff with pink velvet bow and bunch of pink flowers fastened at the side. Her nieces, the Misses Helen Watson and Elsie Morrah, acted as bridesmaids, and wore pretty pink frocks to match the bride's gown, and pale pink ninon hats. They also carried pink muffs. MrGeorge Sise acted the part of best man to his brother. After the wedding, the guests adjourned to Mrs Koyse's home, in Queen street, where a very pleasant time was spent. Mrs Royse received on the verandah, and Mr and Mrs Hog. Siso in the drawing room. Refreshments were partaken of in the dining room, where all the decorations were pink. Later in the day Mr and Mrs R. Sise left for Moeraki by motor car, the bride becomingly attired in a deep blue coat and skirt with squirrel furs and toque. Both the happy couple were the' recipients of many nice presents.

After the wedding Mrs Royse invited a number "of friends to afternoon tea. Those I noticed at the wedding and tea party, besides Mrs Royse- (who wore a handsome black velvet and ninon gpwn trimmed with lace, tagel straw bonnet with deep heliotrope flowers and ribbon, and shower bouquet of heliotrope scabias and fern), were Mesdsmes Sise, in a black satin gown with lace scarf, black, bonnet relieved with white; Mrs Morrah, black silk coat and skirt with vest of cream lace, deep purple silk hat, black silk muff with bunch of purple ftoweis; Mrs- Charles Reid, black ninon over ratin, the bodice relieved with white, black hat with touch of white; Mrs Butterwoith, mole ninon over satin trimmed with taffeta silk, mole velvet toque with long ostrich plume to match the hat; Mrs Nichol, brown costume, hat to match; Mrs Dodgshun, putty-coloured coat and skirt and black velvet hat; Mrs Potheringham, nutbrown silk robe, black hat with feathers; Mrs Hazlett, mole costume, black velvet hat; Mrs Chrystall, navy blue serge coat and skirt trimmed with braid, neat black velvet toque; Mrs Vivian, grey costume relieved with black, black hat; Mrs G. Ritchie, black taffeta, black velvet toque, black furs; Mis Stanley Batchelor, black costume, black hat; Miss Sise, pavement-grey coat and skirt, black velvet toque; Miss Salmon, brown taffeta silk with dark ninon, green velvet hat with ribbon bow; Miss Carew, terracotta, satin frock with cream net, black velvet hat; Miss Jackson, cream, coat and skirt, cream hat with green; Miss Macassey, covert-coating costume, brown hat; Miss Ulrich, electric blue cloth coat and skirt, black hat with flowers; Miss K, Ulrich, navy blue coat and skirt, black velour hat; Miss M'lntosh, white costume, black velvet hat; "Miss Mackerras, grey costume, black velvet hat, black ostrich feather ruffle; Miss M. Mackerras, navy blue braided with black, black velours Lat; Miss Moodie, black costume relieved with white, black hat. Also present were Messrs Butterwoith, G. Ritchie, J. Fotheringham, Dodgshun, Monkman, Richardson, Power, C. R-eid, and Dr Ritchie. On Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Sise gave a small progressive bridge party in honour of Mr and Mrs Charles Reid (Chris%church), who were staying with them for the wedding. Mr and Mrs Neiil Barclay, who have been in New Zealand for some months, returned to Sydney on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Worsp (Auckland) are the guests of Mrs Carr, Heriot row. Miss Ellis returned to Australia, after having been in New Zealand for some months. Mr and Mrs Charles Reid returned to Christchurch on Monday. Mrs Morrah (Inv'ercargill) and the Misses Morrah are the guests of Mrs Royse, Queen street. Mr and Mrs Donald (Christchurch) aro visitors at Onslow House. Mrs John Cook left for the North Island on Tuesday. Mrs Chapman has returned to 'Wellington after having spent a short holiday in Duuedin. JNVERCAEGILL, April 8. Miss Ina Thomson, president of theLadies' Golf Club, gave afternoon tea to the members at the Otatara Links on Thursday afternoon. Rain came on, unfortunately, so the flag match which was to have been played was postponed, and putting and approaching and driving competitions (won respectively by Mrs G-albraith and Mrs D. Gilmour) were played between showers. Among those present were Mrs Handyside, Mrs Hr.ggitt, Mrs R. Gi'mour, Mrs Ronaldson, Mrs D. Gilmour, Mts Bicknell, Mrs Brebner, Mrs Lewis. Mrs F. Scandrett, Mrs Raymond, Mrs A. Macdonald. Mrs M'Leau. Mrs Roberts, Mri T. it. Macdonald, Misses Biodriok, M. Brodrick (Wellington), Ellis, Hawke, Tucker, Grieves, Eonaldson, Henderson, Mncalister, etc. Mr and Mrs Morrah, accompanied by their two daushters, are at present in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Thomson (Stewart Island) are the guests of Mrs G. Moffett. Mrs Tennent has returned from her holiday in Nelson. Mrs Pauling accompanied her south, and is at present her guest. Mrs Hall is the guest of her sister, Mrs O'Brien. Mrs Watson has gone to Dunedin for her sister's wedding. Miss M. Brodrick (Wellington) is the guest of Miss Brodrick, ' Waikiwi. Mr Sewird left last week for Melbourne. Mr Manning has been transferred north, and Mr Allison, who is taking his place, has anived, with Mrs Allison, from Wanganui. OAMARU, April 10. The prizes for the Scott memorial essaya wore presented to the winners on Thursday afternoon in the Opera House. The ceremony was performed by Lieutenant

Slenhouse, commandant of the Aurora. The Hon. J. A. Hanan, Minister of Education, ■was also present. The same afternoon a garden party in aid of Dr ivirk's Canton Mission was held in Dr Douglas's beautiful grounds. Business v/as very brisk at the various stalls, and tennis and putting competitions were indulged in during the afternoon. The Tenth Regimental Band played a number of delightful selections. A considerable sum of money was raised for the mission. A few of the people who attended were Lieutenant Stenhcuse, Mrs and Miss Whitton, Mrs J. A. Borton, Mrs Eoxby, Mrs E, P. Armstrong, Mrs and Miss Haines, Miss Darling, the Misses Stronach, Miss L. Robinson, Miss de Lambert, Mr and the Misses Banks, the Rev. and Mrs J. L. Robinson, Mrs Cuthbertson, and many others. On Friday afternoon Mrs Johir Frazer entertained a number of friends at afternoon tea. Musical iteni3 were given by Mrs Frazer, Mrs Hjorring, Miss "Williams, Miss B. Humphries, and- Mrs Swindley. Some oF the guests were Mrs and Miss Brenda Humphries, Mrs Hjorring, Mrs H. Meek, Mrs W. Roxby (Southland), Miss Williams, Miss F. Stronach, Mrs H. Maude, Mrs Swindley, Mrs J. A. Sutton, Mrs Cecil Sutton, Mrs and Miss Sheila Macpherson, the Misses Verity, Miss Platts (Port Chalmers), and Mrs M'Auley. Miss Fullarton, who was the guest of Mrs Darling, has returned to Duncclin. Lady Miller, who has been visiting Dunedin, has returned home. Miss Dorothea Spinney arrived on Thursday, and will be in Oamarti for about a fortnight. Miss Spinney intends giving several recitals during her stay here. Mr Stuart Russell haa returned to Akaroa.

Miss Kayo (Christchurch), who was the guest of Mrs Russell, has returned home. Mrs Buckley, who was visiting her father, Sir Henry Miller, motored back to Timaru on Friday.

The Hon. J. A. Hanan was in town on Thursday, and left for Timaru by the second express. Lieutenant Stenhouse was also hero on Thursday, and leturned to Dunedin tho earns day. Mr and Mrs W. Roxby (Southland) aro the guests of Mrs H. Meek. Miss Platts 'Port Chalmers) is the guest of her sister, Mrs M'Lean.

TIMARU, April 10. Mr Marchant left Timaru on Thursday, en route for England. Miss Gresson (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs Gordon, Union Bank.

The many friends of Mr and Mrs Kissell will be grieved to hear of the serious illness of Mr Kissell.

Mrs Walter Raymond has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs and Miss Ziesler have returned from Wellington, where they had gone, to see Lieutenant C. Ziesler.

Mrs Guinness spent a few days last week with Mr Roland Guinness at Ealing, and leaves, with Miss Guinness, to-day for Christchurch, where they will stay for a few days, until the arrival of Mr J. Guinness, who is returning invalided from Egypt.

Mr, Mrs and Miss Bowie leave for Auckland almost immediately. They intend spending the winter in the north, having let their house for some months.

Mr and Mrs N. Clifford spent the week with Mr and Mrs Graharm Hayter, Albury. Mrs J. Smith spent a few days in Timaru, en route for Australia, whero she intends spending the winter. Mrs F. Bradshaw (Waimate) spent a few days in town last week. Mrs A. Garland (Waimate) was the guest of her sister, Mrs C. King, Scaly street, during the early part of the week. Mrs and the Misses Fenwick (Maraeweka) are visiting Dunedin.

CHRISTCHURCH, April 8. Much satisfaction is ■expressed in Christchurch by the appointment of Miss Thurston (matron of the Christchurch Hospital) to ] be matron of the Walton-on-Thames Hospital, London, for our New Zealand soldiers. On Friday afternoon the Victoria League members of tho Christchurch Hospital Visitors' Association were invited to a large "At home" at Beverley, the residence of'Mr and Mrs G. Rhodes. Mrs Julius presented Mks Thurston with a purse of sovereigns from the members. Mr and Mrs Rhodes presented the silver purse. A delicious tea was served in the large diningroom, and altogether a most pleasant afternoon was spent. Some of those present were Mesdames' A lister Clark., W. Perry, Denniston, Symes, "Westenra. Crooks, Cordner, Godby, Wood. Carey, Hill, Chilton, Hanmer, Merton, Secretan, Gibbs, Boys, Wanklyn, and the Misses M. Rhodes (Timaru), Tripp, Perry, Rose, and Gerard. On Monday afternoon Miss Helmore (Fendalton) gave a small tea party for Mrs Lascelles, who leaves shortly for England. Amongst the guests were Mesdames Gould, B. Lane, G. Helmore, A. Reeve, and the Misses Reeves (2), Drummond, Thomson, (Geraldine), and Murray-Aynsley. On Friday afternoon Mrs Thompson (Carlton place) gave an "At home" for Mrs Lascelles. Amongst the guests were Alesdames Murray-Aynsley,. A. Reeves, B. Lane, Hugh Reeves, T. Cowlishaw, J. Turnbnll, and the Misses Helmore, Murray-Aynsley, and Reeves. Their Excellencies- the Governor and Countess of Liverpool, who have been staying at Elmwood for some weeks, returned to "Wellington on Thursday, previously to which they were the guests of Mr and Mrs G. Helmore to luncheon.

Mi- and Mrs Alister Clark (Melbourne) are the guests of Mr and Mrs G. Rhodes. Mrs Deans has been visiting Mrs A. Deans.

BLENHEIM, April 5

There waa a fair attendance at the Tenth Mounted Regimental Band and third honorary members' concert, held on Monday evening in the Town Hall. Among those present were Mrs C. Mills, Mrs and the Misses Cheek, Mrs and Miss Elsie Jenkins, Mrs F. Bull, Mrs Allison, Mrs Hyllon, Mrs Ball, Mrs and Miss Lightfoot, Mrs Bacon, Miss M'Nab, Misses Neville, Mrs 0. Neville (Tirnaru), Misses Bell, Mrs Bagge, Misses Chapman, Miss Rudd, etc. The social function held after tho annual general meeting- of tho Marlborough Branch of the New Zealand _ National Reserve was held in St. Patrick's Hall on Wednesday evening. Unfortunately the weather waa not too good, and tho attendance was not quite whcit it might have been. Colonel T. W. Porter, C. 8., Dominion Commandant, addressed the meeting, and afterwards answered various questions placed before him. This proved most interesting. Vocal and instrumental music followed. A dainty supper waa provided by the Ladies' Branch, which concluded a successful and enjoyable evening to those interested. Some of those present were Major and Mrs A. Rogers, Mrs.B. Clouston, Mr and Mrs Lightfoot, Miss F. Penney, Miss Clouston, Mrs A. Mowat, Dr and Mrs Innes, Ven. Archdeacon Grace, Mr and Mrs J. Corry, Mr and Mrs J. Duncan, Mrs B. M'Callum, Mr Belling, Mr C. Plum, Mr B. W. Rose, Mr DeDenne, ©to,

Mas W. B. Fraser-Tytler has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Miss Irene Horton has returned from visiting friends in Wellington. Mr and Mrs L. Clouston have been spending a few days in Wellington. Miss Mowat has returned from Wellington. Miss Zoey Clouston has been visiting her aunt, Mrs Gifford, at llillersdcn. Miss I. Rutherford (Kckerangu) was m town during the week. Miss K. Bundle ('Wellington) is the guest of Mrs E. Ball. ■ Mrs A. Adams (Langley Dale) was in town during the week; also the Misses Lindsay and Metcalfe (Auckland), who are at present visiting Langley Dale. Mrs W. B. Stevenson (Jpcot) has returned from Wellington.

WELLINGTON, April 7.

Miss Helen Barnes, the Australian Secretary of the Y.W.C.A.,, yesterday met tho members of the- Wellington Board of the institution and had with them a long and practical convention about the best means of furthering the objects of the association, seeing that so many girls and women are coming into town and taking places in offices, especial attention being given to the housiag problem, which is very acute m the Empire City just now. The Rev. G. S. Cook and Mrs Cook, who are leaving the Methodist Church of Thorndon for Gisborne, where Mr Cook is appointed pastor in charge, were warmly farewelled by their parishioners. Tho veteran minister, the Rev J. Dumbcll, made the presentation (a purse of sovereigns), and much was said that was sigrceabie and pleasant and regretful by several present, not forgetting encomiums on the work of Mrs Cook m the parish. , ,„, , T At the meeting of the \ ictoria League Council and Executive on Wednesday, to arrange affairs for the annual meeting, Mrs Corliss was cordially welcomed on her first appearance since her return from- the Old Country. , Mrs Litchfield has returned from a shor. visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Ross Gore, well known here some years ago, have, after passing through, returned to Australia, via Auckland, travelling by the Niagara. Mrs Morice and her daughter liave returned from Christchurch from celebrating the silver wedding of the Rev. Canon and Mrs. Bean. Miss Seddon has also returned from the same celebration. Tho following from Dr Hilda ISorthcrofU late of New Zealand, now practising a,t Stokc-upon-Trent, will be encouraging to all helpers in the good cause of finding clothing for the children of soldiers and seamen who are serving at tho front. "We have, she wrote recently, "had several bales in the Potteries, and they have proved a tremendous boon. The garments are so well made and of such excellent quality. J-hc words will send a glow of pleasure into many bosoms where there has been room, for nothing but sympathy and the endurance that hard work entails. _ Mrs Stringer is accompanying the judge in his tour north. There is an idea abroad that we shall all have presently the- pleasure of congratulating Mrs Denniston, for it is a general belief that the judge will receive on tho King's Birthday the honour which will make her Lady Denniston. The Salvation Army gathering last night had manv sympathisers—the Mayoress, Miss Massey, "Dr Platts-Mills very prominent among ' them. A notable feature of the meeting was the number of boys and girls from the Army's Homes at Eltham and South Wellington on the platform, most becomingly dressed, neat as new pins, and happy as sandboys. At the Soldiers' Club in Sydney street last Saturday was an unforgettable day. The unexpected leave of the Eleventh Remforcements —as magnificent a body of men as ever was seen on parade in any countrymade a sudden call on the resources of the establishment for the inevitable dance and supper. The supper was just as abundant as the men; but it was found necessary to divide the men into relays and march them up to the supper door. Partners also were sufficiently abundant. On the whole, the boys will remember their last evening in Wellington. The old soldiers of the Eleventh—that is how we speak of the men who have been through the course—and the young soldiers of the Fifteenth made common cause, and all "the contingents in between contributed their quota. It seemed to be a settled idea among the ladies present that all our boys would soon be in France, On asking one why she held that view, she said, " The experts say they are too good to be left in Egypt." And she waved her hand as she said, " Look at their appearance and consider their record!" The surmise is good. Whether true or not time will tell. Mr Coleman's war lectures are the rage among us. They are. just delightful. He walks about the stage talking, and it seems to each individual of his auditory that he is talking to him exclusively. And he does it so lightly and with such tremendous point. Stoiies float from his lips carrying humour and pathos, calm content and fierce vengeance. Casualties pour off his tcngue in "horrible fascination of numbers and blood. Graphic descriptions make you feel yourself in the trenches, and you fancy you hoar the roar of tho guns, and the creepy feeling of.the near neighbourhood of bullets comes over you. A band blares in the bigTown Hall "belcw, and. not a soul _ stops listening even .to do a growl. If is the most absorbing thing you can imagine; and all too soon over. Above all things, one remembers how he does justice to the gallant French troops. Wo have been, in a way. under the impression that the British were doing most of tho work in the field. Monsieur Coleman has with the accent of truth and tho word of appreciation driven that impression away foi ever. He _has .substituted a better view of things, which shows us how the two services were not 100 happy in their mutual observations _in the beginning, and how by degvee.l their good qualities brought about perfect understanding between the armies. Of course, the wonderful creation of the new British armies —the French call it a miracle;—had much to do with it. The autumn races were mindful of tho war—not as they ought to havo been, by their absence, but by the presence of innumerable figuies in khaki. All were;, of course, the guests of tho Jockey Club, and all enjoyed themselves hugely The v eather was fine, tho racing good, and the ladies numerous and very fair. The dresses v<re on the sober side, and the old familiar faces looked well indeed in the new setting, less clinging and skimpy, and more of a soupcon of the Early Victorian about them, the tendency being pronounced in the email hats and the big skirts.

Mrs Massey entertained Miss Helen Barnes during tho week at Ariki Tea with great giace arid cordiality, backed by a number of kindly guests, who filled the largo rooms to overflowding. During tho evening Miss Barnes told the Btory of the Y.W.C.A.— how it originated in tho plight of so many nurses set free after the Crimean war, without resources or friends to caro for them. A few good people met, and behold 1 tho association aa w© have it to-day.

AUCKLAND, April 5. Mrs H. O. Nolan gave an informal tea party to a number oi her friends, the objective being to say good-bye in a happy manner, for the hostess and her. daughter have for some time past been planning a stay in Sydney. Tea was served in the dining room, and masses of flowers were eveiywhere. Amongst +hc guests were Mrs Charles Buddie, in a smart black-and-white striped muslin and small black hat; Mrs Aver HI, in a grey poplin suit and grey hat with touch of blue; Mrs Harry Blorofiejd, cream gaberdine suit and cream hat with nattier blue and pink; Mrs Edward Russell, grey floral muslin and black hat; Mrs Colvilk (New Plymouth), grey silk coat and skirt and black hat with a touch of pink; Miss Merle Pollen, cream suit and pretty white hat; Mrs J. R. Reed, grey corded silk suit and plain back hat; and Miss Una Buddie, a charming frock of grey crepe de chine., deep collar and cuffs of embroidered linen, and black French sailor hat. The hostess was wearing a black taffeta frock, with tangerine rose at the waist; Miss Dorothy Nolan wore white muslin with sash of blue floral ribbon; and Mrs Eric Nolan saxe blue and crepe de chine. Lady Stout, who lias been making quite a long stay in Auckland, is working hard in matters connected with the Anti-Gorman League. Amongst those who have had meetings in their drawing rooms are Mesdames Bedford, M'Loughlin, Kayll, and A. C. Owen. Lady Stout is an excellent speaker, and carries her audience with her.

The very pretty grounds belonging to the Auckland Bowling Green, in Grafton road, presented a, festive appearance on Wednesday afternoon of -last week, the occasion being the entertainment by the members of the Croquet Club of the convalescent soldiers from the annexe of the hospital as well as from the Epsom Convalescent Home. The tea table was charmingly decorated with masses of pink asters, blue delphiniums, and Michaelmas daisies. The weather was perfect, and quite an animated scene was presented on account of bowling, tennis, and croquet going on all through the afternoon.

Mrs Seymour Thome George and Miss Neville George have returned from a lengthy stay a: Rotorua.

Mrs Major (Rcirmera) has returned homo after a stay of some four weeks in Cambridge. Mrs E. CI. B. Moss (Parnell) is the guest of her sister, Mrs Waiter Seavill, at Waingaro.

The Misses Shuttleworth (2) are visiting friends in New Plymouth.

Mrs Holgato was a. passenger to Sydney by the Niagara. She has gone only on a short visit, and is intending to bring her mother b?.ck with her.

Mr and Mrs Bess Gore, who have been staying at the Grand Hotel for the past few weeks, returned to Sydney yesterday by the Niagara. Mr Gore, who at one period was a resident of Wellington, has an appointment in Sydney connected with the Royal Sydney Golf Club, Bose Bay. Madame Melba, accompanied by Mr and Mrs George Armstrong, arrived by the Niagara on Sunday, and left for Sydney the next day. On her return to Auckland she has promised to give a concert for the Bed Cross. / Mr and Mrs E. Clifton and their son arrived from America by the Niagara after an absence from New Zealand of over two years. They are the guests of Mrs Georgo Binney at Guisnes Court, Bemuera.

Mrs H. O. Nolan and Miss Dorothy Nolan were also amongst the rjassengers for Sydney by the Niagara.