THE LADIES' PAGE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3274, 13 December 1916, Page 51

THE LADIES' PAGE.

By ELIZABETH

" Wherever a (rue woman com*:?, homo is always around liar." —Buskin.

Elizabeth will bo pleased to receive letters from correspondents on any matter oi interest to them, and to reply through the medium of this page, the ncui tie' plume only <:1 the correspondents to be published. Letters to bo addressed " Elizabeth," euro ot the Editor.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Interested.—There are two or three kinds of bat dyes in the market, which may be obtained from any reliable grocer. I would advise yon to try the saxe blue rather than the grey, as the latter colour would be rather difficult.

Violet. —I sympathise heartily with your desire to give some assistance to the overworked nurses at Home; but there is no likelihood of the Government ever sending unskilled women for that purpose. They would hardly be justified in doing so while there are so many women in England capable of doing such work, although they may not all have realised yet the necessity of helping. There is very likely a shortage of trained nurses, especially at such a time as the offensive on the Somme; but that is a different matter. The volunteer Sisters to whom you refer did good work under the Y.M.C.A. in Egypt, but 1 am not sure whether any of them have gone on to England. It is very tantalising to be anxious to help and to be debarred by distance; but if you are strong _ and fit you will probably find opportunities here for helping on the work of the country as moremen are called away.

TABLE TALK

Monday Evening. A very quiet wedding was celebrated at First Church, Moray place, on Saturday afternoon, the contracting parties being Miss Gracie Shennan, only daughter of Mr Watson Shennan, of High street, Dunedin, and Lieutenant Garth Callaway, son of Mr John Macrae Callaway. Musselburgh, Dunedin. The church had been very prettily decorated by friends of the bride, and the seats for the guests were tied with bows of white ribbon. The Rev. Graham Balfour performed the wedding ceremony, and Mr Jesse Timson officiated at tiie organ. The bride was given away by her father, and looked charming in a very pretty white chiffon taffeta covered with net and trimmed with lace and relieved with a touch of pale blue ribbon. Her veil, which was thrown off her face, was encircled by a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a most glorious sheaf of large white roses and maidenhair fern, and her only ornament was a lovely diamond and pearl pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. Her two maids of honour were Miss (! won Callaway, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Noel Dowling, both of whom looked most charming in dainty white net frocks over silk. Thev also wore white veils, which were relieved by a wreath of tiny pale blue roses, while their dresses had garlands of pale blue chiffon roses under the net, and small blue rosette'-

on tliciv while satin shoes cave qnilc a finish to their dainty frocks. They carried small polios, composed of pale bine flowers tied with pale bine fnlle. The bridegroom was supported by Mr Monro as best man, and his cousin, Mr Russell Laidlaw, as groomsman. The bridegroom's' gifts to the bridesmaids were a: <rold wristlet watch to his sister, and to Miss Dowljng a pretty gold brooch. After the wedding ceremony the guests assembled at Mr Phennan'a residence, Tli-'h street, for the wedding breakfast. Mr and Mrs Sherman received in the hall, Mrs Sherman wearing a soft pastel blue crepe do chine gown with Oriental trimming, and smart black tasra] hat with feathers. Sho

carried a beautiful shower bouquet of pink and white flowers The bride and bridegroom received their congratulations in the drawing room, alter which all adjourned to the dining room, whore the health of both was heartily honoured. The wedding tabic was most tastefully arranged with many silver vases, decorated with pink sweet peas. schizanthus, and maidenhair fern. The wedding cake was cut b"y the bride wiih her husband's sword. Later in the day the happy couple left, amidst showers of rose-leaves, by motor for the south, Mrs Garth Callaway looking exceedingly well in a smart amethyst ooat and skirt, with largo heliotrope picture hat trimmed with heliotrope and pink flowers

Some I noticed present were Mrs Gallaway, in a most becoming dress of soft mole crepe de chine relieved with a touch of heliotrope, the skirt made full with several deep tucks, whilst the bodice was trimmed with heliotrope and white, and long mole tulle scarf finished with a bunch of heliotrope flowers. Her hat was a soft heliotrope silk one trimmed with wings of the Eamc shade, and she carried a lovely heliotrope shower bouquet. Mrs Kirkpatrick wore a handsome black satin gown relieved with white, black broche mantle, smart black bonnet relieved with white, smart bouquet of mauve pansics and maidenhair fern; Mrs Laidlaw, smart blue shot brocaded taffeta, bodice very prettily made with while vest trimmed with gold, smart blue hat, long blue tulle scarf, artistic bouquet of yellow pansies, roses, and maidenhair fern ; Miss Leslie Laidlaw, smart white voile frock made with flounces to the waist, largo white picture hat with bunch of tiny pink roses, and a dainty little posie of pale pink carnations and maidenhair fern; Mrs Sim, handsome black satin coat and skirt, black hat to match; Mrs Lenuiston, soft mushroom-coloured velvet, wiih bodice of ninon slashed with velvet, large picture hat; Miss Rattray, soft grey mole coat and skirt relieved with flesh pink ninon vest and collar, mole hat trimmed with velvet arid tiny pink roses; IVi.'is Williams, dainty black-and-white muslin made very full, long black scarf, black toque with ribbon; Miss Wcoster, neat black coat and skirt relieved wiih white collar, black-and-white hat; Miss M'Kcrrow, smart white lustre sac coat and skirt, black hat with white ostrich feathers; Miss Hart, soft grey-bluo crepe dc chine coat and skirt mad;; with rucked belt and trimmed with silk of the same colour, black hat relieved with blue and touch of pink; Miss Molly Bowling, pretty pale heliotrope and white striped voik, largo white hat with heliotrope; Miss D. Ramsay, dainty shade of pale blue silk prettily trimmed with white, smart blue hat to match. Also present were Judge Sim, Mr Gallaway, Mr John Roberts, Mr 'Stewart Shennan, Mr Graham Balfour, and Mr Webster.

On Friday afternoon a civic function was held in the- Allen Hall as a farewell to Dr Marshall, who leaves the Otago University this year and takes up his duties as head master of the Wanganui College early in Februarv. Several very nice speeches were made eulogising the good work which Dr Marshall had done while in Dnnedin. Those who spoke during the afternoon were the Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark), the Chancellor of the University, Dr Inglis, and Professor Thomson. It was considered a suitable opportunity for the graduates to make a presentation, which they did. To Dr Marshall was presented a beautiful revolving bookcase, and to Mrs Marshall a silver hot-water kcU ' G - , • , , , After the speeches were finished tea was enjoyed in the women's common room, when a number of young ladies handed it round. The small tables in the room were tastefully decorated with vases of roses. Soma 1" noticed present were the Primate (Bishop Nevill), Dean Fitehett, Rev. Mr Cameron, Archdeacon and Mrs Woodthorpe, Mr George Fen wick, Mr and Mrs James Hutchison, Mr John Roberts, Mr and Mrs John Ross, Mr D. E. Theomin and Miss Theomin, Dr and Mrs Chamntaloup, Dr and Mrs Pickerill, Dr and Mrs Dunlop, Mr and Mrs M'lntosh, Mr Edmond, Mr and Mrs J. A. Johns*one, Mrs A. 0. Begg, Mrs Ulrich, Miss K. Ulrich, Miss Allen, Mrs Graham, Mrs G. Graham, Dr Ogsion, Airs Riley, Miss Woodhouso, Professor and Mrs Thomson, Professor Park, Dr Colquhonn, Miss Downio Stewart, Mr and Mrs J!. Gilkison, Miss Rattray, Miss do Deer, Mr and Mrs Chapman, Dr Benham, etc.

Early last week the nrofessorial staff of the Otago University hold a dinner, after which. Dr "Marshal! was made the recipient of a beautiful silver tea and coffee service and a silver salver.

Dr Benson, of the Sydney University, is to arrive early in the year and take up the nositiou of Professor of Geology at Otago University in Dr Marshall's place.

On Saturday afternoon, a Christmas party nnd tree, arranged by the Otago Women's Patrio+ic Association for the wives and children of the soldiers at the front, was held in His Majestv's Theatre, when over 3000 children were present. A delightful picture entertainment was first given, after which 'e.i and dainties were much enjoyed; then came the Christmas-tree, when all the young_ folk received presents.

Saturday morning saw a number of workers at a street bazaar, held at the corner of High street, in aid of +he Red Cross. It was got up by Miss Kathleen M'Lean, whose untiring work was well rewarded on Saturday, when over £l3O was obtained. All kinds of "treasures" could be bought, from novelties and dainties to useful household goods. Miss K. M'Lean and her helpers were kept busy ali clay till late in the evening, and the result proved substantial.

Dr Valintiuo was in Dunedin for a few days during last week.

Mrs John Ewen. who was. the guest of her mother, Mrs Mlntosb, returned to Auckland at the end of last week.

t\[ ; ss Bath<rate (Canterbury) was the guest of Mrs W. Maitlnnd, Cargill street, for a few days last week.

Mr r„nd the Mioses Teocc. who have been tmirinw New Zealand, passed through Dunedin on their way from the Lakes on Wednesday. INTERCABGILTi., December 0. The last of this season's orchestral concerts took place on Thursday evening. The Victoria TTal! wan quite full, and the audience were most enthusiastic in their apprecintion of the excellent programme. Among those nrescnt were Mr and Mrs Ott, Mrs CampheV Mr and Mrs Smck. Mrs Kandyside, Mr and Mrs Wvlic. Miss Wvlie, Mrs T. M. Macdonnld. Mrs J. I). Mitchell, Mrs Hansen, Mies Hevwnod (Christchureh), Mr and Mrs I/onguet,' Mr and Miss Perrin, Mrs and Miss Se<<rcll, Mr and Misses Ronaldson, Misses Henderson, Mr Tennent, Mrs TT. Tennent, Mr and Mrs Strang, Mrs Lewis, Mrs D. Gilmour, c*c. , On Fvidav afternoon Miss Ewart crave a delightful tennis party at the Hospital. Delicious afternoon tea was very much enjoyed outside, after which tennis, croquet, and *»'*-

ting competitions took place in different parts of -the grounds. Thero were there, besides Miss Ewart and the nurses, Dr and Mrs Brown, Dr Woodhouse, Mrs T. P. Maodonald, Mrs Ronaldson, Mrs Hoylea, Dr and Mrs Macdonald, Mrs Brought on, Mrs Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Hawke, Misses Henderson (2), Ronaldcon (2), Hawk*, Logan, M'Caw, Broughton, etc.

On Friday evening the Hon. Dr M'Nab delivered a very interesting lecture on "Southland and the Sounds it: the Early Nineteenth Century" in the Albion Picture Theatre. At the conclusion of the lecture a beautiful film of the Mount Cook district was screened. This film was specially taken by the Government for advertising purposes. Mr and Mrs Haszard have gone to Wellington to see their eon, who is going Horn* to join the patrol service. Mrs Wade is staying with friends up at Dipton. Dr and Mrs Snow and family arc at prosent staying down at Riverton. Mrs Tucker and Mrs Gabites have returned from Riverton. Mrs Thomson, who has been visiting Mrt G. Mofrett, has returned to the Island. Mrs Clapcott has. returned from the Bluff. Mrs C. Jones has returned from a long holiday in Melbourne. The Misses Henderson (2) have returned from Christchurch. Miss Ivcddell, who was down hero for a short time, has returned to Christchurch. OAMARU, December 11. The Horticultural Society held their Sum* nier Show in the Drill Hall on Thursday last. There were a large- numbei of entriea and a beautiful display, of choice flowers and tasteful decorations. The champion rose bowl was won by Mrs Douglas. AfSernoon tea was supplied by the ladies the committee. The Salvation Army held a Belgian Day on Saturday, when a collection was taken up in aid of the Belgians. The Red Grots and Victoria League both gave the proceeds of their markets on that day to the fund; also the Red Cross promenade concert., whictt was held in the Ambulance Hall on Saturday evening, was in aid of the same fund. Altogether a considerable sum was raised. Miss Darling has returned from Dunedin. Mrs Fothcringham returned on Saturday from spending a week in Dunediu. Mr and Mrs Rankiue spent a few days !n Dunedin last week. Miss Gladys Piper has returned from visiting her sister in Dunedin The engagement is announced of Miss Claudine Grave, youngest daughter of Mr B. Grave, Oaniaru, to Private C. Talbot (on active service), only son of Hx G. W. Talbot, England. TTMARU, December 11. Mrs Hayter (Rollesby) spent a few days with Mrs Bruce, Trafalgar street, last we*k. Mrs Simmers and family go to Lhe Opihi during the week for some weeks camping. Mr and Mrs T. M'Ken/.ie (Takatu) spent a few days with Mrs O'Callaghan, Ilighfieid, last week. Mrs W. M'Laren and her children returned from The Grampians last Thursday after spending a few weeks there. Mrs C. Gresson intends spending the holidays at Mount Peel and in Christchurch Mr and Mrs M. Gresson (Christchurch) have taken her house during her absence. Mr and Mrs M'Caskill leave for Christchurch. whore they intend spending part of their holidays, as soon as the school closes. The Misses Woolcombe have lei their housa in Trafalgar street, and intend speuding a month in the North Island. Great interest is felt in the Geraldiue Queen election, the Queen (Mss D. Barker) having five brothers with the Expeditionary Forces and a sister nursing in England, her Maid of Honor (Miss Aspinall) having fivo brothers serving their country—surely a record for any district, and one that makes a keen appeal to everyone. CIIEISTCHUECH, December 9. The Rose Carnival, held in the Domaui Gardens last Saturday in aid of the returned soldiers, was a great success, £IOOO being; collected for the fund. Bis Excellency tho Governor opened the fele early in the* afternoon, after which crowds collected in the gardens from its several entrances. A few of those in the immense gathering were. Mr and Mrs Boyle, Mr and Mrs W. Wood, Captain and Miss Northcote, Mrs J. Cracroft \\ llson, Mr and Mrs Hanmer, Mr and Mrs G. Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Million, Mr and Mrs G. Helmore, Mr and Mrs Blanch, Mr and Mrs Merton, Mrs Stead, Mrs Saville, Mrs J. Palmer, Mrs Godley, Mrs H. Wood, Mrs Cooper, and the Misses Bromley-Cocks, Anderson, Wilding, Lee, Cowlishaw, Harley, M. Cracroft Wilson, Wells, Humphreys, Helmore, and Wilkin. The Theatre Royal has been well patronised during the " season of " Peg o' My Heart." Amongst the audience have been their Excellencies the Governor and Lady Liverpool, Mr and Mrs Boyie, Mrs Stead, Mr and Mrs Edgar Stead, Mr and Mrs Saville, Mr and Miss Humphreys, Mr and Mrs Bettell, Mrs and Miss Helmore, Mr and Mis T. Cowlishaw, Miss Lee. Hon. James and Mrs Borthwiek, Mr and Mrs Millton, Dr and Mrs Nedwill Mrs Murray (Opawa) was "At home to tennis on Wednesday. Playing were Mrs Cooper, Mrs Stevenson, Mrs Day, Mrs Pascoe, Mrs Scott, and Miss Wilson and Miss Stevenson. ■ . On the same day Mrs L. Clark invited a few friends to tennis, amongst whom were Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs Godby, and tho Misses Lee, Cocks, M. Cracroft Wilson, and Northcote. . Miss P. Anderson also had tennis during the- week. Amongst the players were Mrs C. Rcid, Mrs Beswick, Hon. James and Mrs Borthwiek, Mr and Miss Wilding. Misa ' Harley, and Miss Lee. _ Lady Campbell (Cheviot) is visiting Christchurch. Tr Miss J. Wells is the guest of Mrs lan Duncan, Wellington. Mrs J. M. Tripp (Orari) has been m town during the week. ... Mr and Mrs W. Murray are visiting tho North Island. Mr and Mrs Bcthell (Pauhau Pastures) la in town. BLENHEIM, December 6. Although the weather was not very promising on Wednesday afternoon, there was _ a fair attendance of ladies at the Blenheim Bowling Green to assist in the monthly afternoon tea which was provided by the lady friends of the members. Some of those present were Mrs Whclan, Mrs R. Sharp, Mrs Fraser-Tytler, Mrs Budd, Mrs Bennett, Mrs R Adams, Miss E. Farmer, Mrs Dixon. Miss Neville. Miss Eudd, Messrs Sharp, Whelan, Neville, Grady (Wellington), C. Mills, Bull, Wright, Coull, and Dr Adams. Dr and Mrs .Bennett entertained a number of friends at a picture party, and supper afterwards at their residence in Maxwell road in honour of her brother. Staff-sergeant Paul, who has returned from tho front. Mrs Bennett received her guests, wearing a pretty frock of rose-pink voile. The supper table was daintily decorated with ma'ive and pink eweet peas and maidenhair fern. Those uresent were Mr and Mrs L. Griffiths, Dr

and Mrs Noble Adams, Mrs "Waddy, Mrs B. Clouston, Mr and Mrs Burden, Mi3ses Smith, Anderson, R. Horton, Good, and Leslie, Mr Combridge, and Dr Anderson. A dainty tea was provided and dispensed at the Marlborough Lawn Tennis Grounds on Saturday afternoon by Mesdames Innes and Best. Some of those- present were Mrs Lightfoot, Mrs H. White, Mr Allison, Mrs Dixon, Mrs Hulme, Mrs Scott, Mrs R. Adams, Mrs Fraser-Tytlcr, Mrs Maclaine, Mrs Andrews, Mrs Cheek, Mrs A. Mowat, Misses Jenkins, Clouston, Mowat, M'lnnos, Merilee (3), Coull, Rogers, Anderson, Horton, Chapman (2), Lightfoot, Bell (2), Messrs Horton, Belling, Hulme, M'Arthur, Eeid, Dr Anderson, and Captain Allison. Mrs and Miss Ritson Thomas (Tirohanga) were in town on Friday. Mrs C. Teschemaker-Shute was in town during the week. Mr and Mrs H. Redwood (Polorus Sounds) are spending a few days in Blenheim. Mrs Adams (Langloy Dale) has returned from her holiday to Auckland. Mrs Grace (The Vicarage) has returned from Auckland. Mrs Churchward, who has been the guest of Mrs H. Burden, has returned to Trentham. Mr T. Orr has returned from hi 3 visit to the Old Country. Mr and Mrs Bridge, who have been the guests of Mrs Clouston, have returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Hylton and family took their departure for Wellington on Tuesday. Mr Hylton has been transferred to the Education Office in that city. They will be greatly missed by their many friends.

WELLINGTOrT, December 8.

The opera has come, opened, and conquered, as anticipated. We are revelling in th<» liquid voice 3 and the Italian manner, the "bel canto" and old plots over now, snd acknowledging the power of the appeal

to Melody eo strangely pruned of the new school. Wondering, too, some of us, whether the approval of this old school is not in some degree a revolt against the modern Germanising of the operatic stage. But these aro thoughts of the order known as second, which come to us after the curtain has rung down and we got homo to supper. Signora Gonsalcz takes most of us by storm. So young and so great—and some of U 3 aro inclined to think so great because so young. But that is only the eternal question in another form. She has a manner which is "tre3 distingue" and a, complexion nearly Spanish of the best, and she dresses—it is the "dernier cri." Look at "Traviata," for example—four wonderful changes for the four acts; the first, gown of deep green satin with a silver scarf; in the next, the country scene, simple frock of pale bluo ninon with ever so many frills—so reminiscent of the second Duma3 period; in the ball scene, black evening gown embroidered with white beads; in the death scene, a negligee of pale primrose crepe do chine, just the thing for that dark splendid olive of the brunette. Somo of her friends have been talking to her. and report being charmed with her ways and her experience of the world. For example, she was two years under the rule of the Kaiser, engaged by him in his capacity—what capacities has ho not filled?—of Impresario of the Imperial Opera House of Berlin. It is interesting to hear her describe her once Imperial master as "a capable amateur musician, with the professional overbearing; of the usual grand opera impresario." Possibly the signorina might have said a good deal more about this amateur musical talent; about the universal genius of Potsdam, who composes national songs so good that anyono who doubts their quality finds himself reflecting on his blindness under sentence of sufficient time to become enlightened; who conducts cantatas of his own composition; whose composition is indebted, according to certain memoirs, to his ai'^o-do-

camp and sundry Court favourite- —speaking of these, matters, the signorina might have enlarged en Ilia exposure of the system by a-shrewd-tonguod old dame of the Court of Berlin who has written its secret memoirs and does not blush to find them fame. Uut the signorina is discreet, and docs not make patriotism an excuse for forgetting the duties of hospitality as incumbent on the receiver. Sho can manage to be entertaining without being malicous. Is that a rare art, I wonder ?

The houses of ths opera company remind us of the Finance Minister's descript ion of tlio present time as a period of affluence. But so it is, for in the midst of war we are in affluence. Hence there is catering by public entertainers. All picture shows are brimming with novelties, and lecturers and professional people reap crops of dollars. There is Mr May, the entertainer, for example, who hr.s the complete collection of O. Henry's works, in the reciting of which heis a specialist—no mean recommendation to a reciter, —and about which he can discourse appreciatively by the hour, in a manner of which the prolific author's short stories are worthy. The annual Flower Show at the Hutt, of course, was brilliant, for Ihe season is wonderful, and therefore so the- flowers.

Miss Laura Salmond, daughter of Mrs J. W. Salmond,. of Wellington, leaves during the month for London with the object of doing war work. The marriage of Miss Beryl Case] berg to Mr B. van St'.'.vcren, of Wellington, is fixed at the home of the. lady's parents—Ro-setta House, Mastorton —for the 3rd of January. More of this modern dancing, and all for tho great war work. This time it is the pupils, of Miss Campbell—last Saturday in tho Opera House for the' Christmas Party Fund for the troops, of course. A crowded house, of course, also. And the rarest fca/s a.nd tableaux, and mostly by very little people. One wonders whether the whole world is being trained for the ballot, and one has visions of what sort of a world it will bo by and by. One has an idea sometimes that perhaps La Fontaine has a fable to throw light on the subject. "La Cigale et La Fourmi,' you remember —tho former, after singing all the summer, resorted to the other in the winter. "Well, and what did you do all summer?" said the thrifty one. "Oh, I sang." "Indeed! Well, you can dance now." Thus is the rising generation preparing for rainy days. The dancing, however, let me say, is very pretty. Of cortr.se, it was profitable to the War Frmd it was designed for. If it _ will be as profitable to the mites when their turn comes for raking in dollars it will be well. Tea in the Mercer Street Red Cross Depot for a farewell to Lady Glasgow, whose husband has been appointed to a command in the- Nor'h Sea. The lady has been *he li&* and soul of war work, especially for the navy. It is to her that nrurh of the prominence is owing which was so warmly described by the King the other day when speaking of the Empire's effort for helping tho dependents of the officers and men who fell in the Jutland fight (78 per cent, of the Imperial £105,000). The rooms were decorated prettily, the tables set out daintily, the speeches flowed from the heart sympathetically The Mayoress led the latter and the guest responded feelingly.

AUCKLAND, December 7.

Madame- Melba passed through Auckland last week in the- Niagara on her way to Honolulu, where she has rented a house for a few months before proceeding to California. She is intending to return to New Zealand about March next, when she will-give her long-promised concert here in aid of our branch of the Red Cross.

Tin* tea. party given by Mrs and Miss Dorothy Pavii.t p.s a farewell to the 'Misses Kathleen and Una Holmes (who. are early next year, with their parents, leaving for England on an extended visit) took place in the Parnell Park Kiosk. The guests all brought their knitting, and during the afternoon musical items were given by Mrs Qniglev, Miss Enid Reed, Miss Nancv Hanna., Miss Merle Pollen, Miss Enid Upfill, and Miss P. Lewis.

Miss Margery Lindsay, daughter of Dr and Mrs Lindsay, O'Rorko street, left last week for London, where her marriage will take place soon ofter arrival. Before leaving quite a round of tea parties were given as a. means of providing Miss Lindsay's many friends wi'h an opportunity of saying good-by\ Miss A. C. Morrison, M.A., at -present acting head mistress at the Auckland Girls' Grammar School, has been chosen from amongst 25 candidates for the position of head mispress of the new Girls' Grammar School which is being built at Epsom. Amongst southern visitors at present staying at Cargeu are Mr and Mrs G. R. Hercus CDunedin), Mr and Mrs E. H. Reid (also of Duncdin), and Mrs Davis Canning (Hawkc's Bay)

Miss Rena Dillon Bell (Arney road, Remuera) its visiting relatives in the Empire City. /» well-known Auckland resident passed away this week somewhat, suddenlv in the person of Mrs F. W. Ruck (Parnell) at the advanced ao:e of 76 years. She leaves two daughters—Mrs W. N. Leatham and Mrs J. L. R. Bloonrfield.—both of whom are living with their families in Auckland.