TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3384, 22 January 1919, Page 55

TABLE TALK.

Monday evening. Although the visit of the members of the French Mission was short, still their time while in Dunedin was well filled, each hour bringing something new to be seen or done. It was very unfortunate that, owing to being indisposed, through the strain of work and travelling, General Pau was unable to take part in any of the sight-seeing or be present at any of the social functions. The visitors have expressed themselves charmed witlr our beautiful city, and have found much of interest commercially. A very enjoyable luncheon was given in honour of the mission in the Art •Gallery Hall, when fully 100 gentlemen attended, representing most sections of the community. The Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark) presided, and the guests from Prance sat on either side of him. The hall was beautifully decorated with bunting, the French flags being most in evidence. Stationed on the stage was Flint's orchestra, in front of which were placed lovely palms and pot plants. The catering and table decorations were in the able hands of Mrs Winter, while at intervals down the tables the French flag stood out nobly amongst the flowers. The toasts of "The King" and "The President of the French Republic" were received with enthusiasm, the orohestra playing the "Marseillaise" for the latter, while those of "Our Guests" and "Commerce" were cordially responded to. On behalf of the French citizens of Dunedin Professor G. Thomson (Otago University) offered a most charming greeting to the members of the mission, in French. Other speakers were his Worship the Mayor, Dr Siegfried, M. Le-clercq-Motte; and Mr Walter Gow. The function, which was most successful, was brought to a close with three cheers for France, and three for "Our Guests."

The same afternoon, at the Otago Women's Club in Stuart street, some of the members of the mission were entertained at afternoon tea. A most enjoyable time was spent, and it was interesting to see the number of our townsfolk who could talk French with the visitors. Mrs Lindo Ferguson, president of the club, who was gowned in a smart dress of navy-biue taffeta, with shell-pink collar and vest, and smart black toque, received the guests, assisted by the committee, and Mrs S. Neill (wife of French Consul), who wore pale grey ninon, with belt and trimmings of pale blue and pink, smart black hat trimmed with gold lace, and white furs. Several musical items given by Mrs Mason and the Messrs "White and Rule were much enjoyed. Delicious tea and coffee was handed round, and was also much enjoyed. Amongst those present were M. le Commandant d'Andre, and M. Barder,. the guests of honour: Lady Allen and Miss E. Allen, Dean Fitchett, Rev. Professor Hewitson and MrsHewitson, Mr and Mrs T. Eoss, Mr and Mrs Butterworth, Mr and Mrs Loudon, Mr S. Neill (Consul for France) and Mrs Neill, Mian d Mrs Hutchison, Mr C. Statham, M.P., and Mrs Statham, Mrs Callaway, Mr Chamberlain, Mrs. and Miss Edmond, Mr and Mrs J. Ash, Signor and Madame Squarise, Mrs Longford, Mrs Mason, Mr Haynes (Wellington), Eev. Mr Mortimer, Mrs Aiken, Rev. and Miss Cameron, Mr and Mrs Knight, Mrß Duthie, Mrs Blues, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Gibbs, Mr and Mrs A. F. Rattray, Dr and Miss Stephenson, Captain Bryan, Mrs and Miss Wilkinson, and the Misses do Carle, Duniop, Macassey, Gilbertson (Wellington), Monson, Woodhouse, Joachim, Arbell, Kirkcaldy, Dunlop, Allen.

Last Saturday, at Waikonaiti, a most enjoyable tennis tournament was got up and played between a party of players from Oamaru, headed by Mrs St. J. Buckley, and a number of the Dunedin visitors at present staying at Waikonaiti. The games proved most exciting, the Oamaru team b«ing the winners. In the evening Mr and Mrs Allan Orbell invited the members of the two teams to their houso at The River, where a most enjoyable impromptu dance was given.

Major F. ,S. Lampen, D. 5.0., N.Z.E.F., has been appointed to succeed Major Cooper, B.E.F. (who has been loaned to the New Zealand Government, .and is to return to England shortly), as general staff officer in Dunedin. Major Lampen, headed and took out to Egypt, at the beginning of the war, the New Zealand British Section (some 200 strong), who had joined the colours in London. Major Lampen was greatly respected by his British Section New Zealand boys, and has seen service both in Gallipoli and! later, in France, where he Was wounded and invalided to New 'Zealand. Mrs Lampen and family came to Dunedin on Friday.

I regret to say that a mistake appeared in '''Table Talk" in a recent issue, when it was stated that Dr and Mrs Kenneth Bess were spending the holidays nt Warrington, As it happens, Dr Iloss is still on active service on the hosxn'tal ship Maheno, and Mrs Iloss and her family aie staying at Waitati unt.l his return to the Dominion. I must apologise for the mistake, which, in the case of a doctor, is rather an unfortunate one, as it might lead his patients to think he had resumed his practice again.

Mrs and the Misses Sargood, who have been in town for a short visit, returned by motor to "VVanaka Station on Tuesday.

Miss Neill and Miss Alice Allen aro the guests of Mrs Sargood at Wanaka.

Miss H. "Williams left during the week for Wellington.

Mr and Mrs F. O. Bridgeman have returned from their trip to Queenstown.

Mrs and the Misses M'lntosli (2) left for the southern lakes on Monday.

Miss Gladys M'lntosh has returned from her trip to South Canterbury.

•Mr and Mrs "W. K C. Ellis (Queensland) left on Monday for Invercargill.

Mrs R. Leslie Orbell (Timaru) and hex two little girls arrived in Dunedin on Friday, and left for Waitati on Saturday, where they are the guests of Mrs F. Fitchett.

Miss Barker (Peel Forest) is the gueet of Mr P. C. Nedll, Chingford.

Miss Sise returned from Christchurch last week.

Miss • Stock has returned from her visit to Waikouaiti.

Mr F. O. Bridgeman, jun., is staying with Mr and Mrs C. W. Rattray at Waikouaiti.

Mr Gerald Ferguson .arrived from the north on Sunday, and is visiting his parents, Dfc and Mrs Lindo Ferguson, at Anderson's Bay,

Messrs J. Sinclair, White-Parsons, and A. Sise rfiotored to Waikouaiti on Saturday, and were the guests of Mt and Mra A. Orbell at their impromptu dance.

Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Milk have returned to Dunedin from their trip to Mount Cook.

Mrs .Stevenson (Wanganui) is staying dawn at Macandrew's Bay with Mrs Carr, having arrived on Saturday.

Mr and Mrs Russell Stevenson, after A visit of some weeks, have returned to Wanganui.

Miss Edith Haggitt has gone to Mount Cook.

Mt and Mrs Alfred Isaacs are visiting l Hanrner.

Mr and Mrs E. Denny have gone to Lumsden to their country home.

Mr and Miss Bush spent a day or two in Dunedin on their return from Mount Cook to Invercargill. p

Mrs Blundell (Palmerston North) is the guest of her daughter, Mrs W. Kain, St. Clair.

Great interest was shown by ticket-holders in the raffle for the Bed Cross kitchen, which was got up by Miss Ca-ra Graham and other Red Cross workers. The raffle was drawn last Tuesday, and was won by Miss Campbell, Heriot row (a popular teacher at the Girls' o.iigh School), who is to be congratulated upon her lucky win.

Lieutenant-colonel T. Mill, N.Z.M.C, and Mrs Mill are down from Rotorua, and aro the guests of Mr and Mrs John Mill, Port Chalmers.

INYEBCAE.GILL., January 20. Mrs Jacobson (Akaroa) is visiting her sister, Mrs C Tapley.

Captain C. Moffett has gone to Rotorua for a short holiday. Mrs Jobson and Miss Jobson went to "Wellington on Monday. Mr and Mrs Howorth have returned' from:' Stewart Island.

Mies Hirst (Wellington) is visiting her mother, Mrs Hirst, Tay street. Miss Crofts is spending a holiday in Napier just now. Mrs Richards has gone on a visit to Christ-church. Miss MacGillivray left for a trip to Christchurch last week.

OAMARU, January 18. Mr and Mrs T. W.- Cane and their two daughters, who have been visiting Mre Bulleid, have returned to Sumner. ■nf.'cq Murdoch is staying with Mrs Darling at Purakanui. Mts Fotheringham spent the last week-end in Dunedin. Mrs Stubbs left on Tuesday for the north. Mrs R. Maedonald is the guest of Mrs Cane at Sumner. Mr and Mrs J. A. R, Scott and their small daughter are spending a week at Waikouaiti. Mrs Jasper Nicolls, Mrs M'Kellar, and Mrs Haines are visiting Akaroa.

TIMARTJ, January 18. Miss Kathleen Gresson (Christchurch) ia the guest of Mrs Tripn (Orielton). Mr and Mrs R. L. Fisher have returned to Christchurch. . Mrs Wilkinson and Miss Betty Wilkinson (Linwood) are staying at Stutehbury House. Mrs Matkias (New Brighton) and Miss Buller are staying at the Grosvenor. Miss Westmacott (Nile street) has returned from Waimate. Mrs E. J. LeCren (Evans street) has returned from Dunedin. Dr and Mrs Gibson (Elizabeth street) are at present at Queenstown. Lieutenant R H. Beau champ and Mr 3 Beauchamp are staying with Mrs Beaucbamp (Hi>hneld). Miss M. Inch's (Beverly road) left for Dunedin on Thursday. Miss Clifford and Miss B. Clifford (LeCren street)' left on Thursday for Wellington. CHRISTCHURCH. January 18. The Canterbury Horticnllural Society held its annual Sweet Pea and Carnation Show in the Art Gallery on Friday. His Excellency the Governor-jreneral was unable to open the show, a? their Excellencies were entertaining General Pan and members of the French Mission to luncheon, but their Excellencies attended Ih°. show later in the afternoon, when her Excellency was presented with a beautiful bouquet of pink and mauve sweet peas. General Pan and Sir James Allen also visited the show late in the afternoon, and others present were the Mayor and Mrs Holland, the president (Mr Raphael) and Mra Raphael, Mrs and Miss aonld. Mw J. Stndliobno, Mrs IVans, Mr Walter Clifford, Miss June Clifford, Miss

Neave, Mrs Boyle, Mra Lane. The sweet pea and carnation exhibits were very fine, and as the Kose Show was postponed on account of the opidemio, many showers took the opportunity of showing, . After being closed on account cf 4 influenza and holidays, the Bed Cross Rooms have opened aga-in, and though the. work is not in full swing, the heads of the various departments are very busy getting things in working order again. Mrs W. Wood entertained a few friends to tea and music on Thursday, when a very pleasant afternoon was spent. Amongst those present, were Mrs Deans, Mrs Bernard "Wood, Mrs Mrs Kinsey, Mrs Moore (Dunedin), Mrs Fairhurst, Mrs C. "Ward. The man yfriends' of Dean Harper will be pleased to hear of his engagement to Miss Ross, eldest daughter of Mrs Ross, Montreal street, and granddaughter of Archdeacon Wilson, Riccarton. The wedding will take place shortly. Mrs Stead has returned from her visit to Mrs Russell Grace, Hawke's Bay. <\ Mrs and Miss Elworthy, who snent the holidays with Mr and Mrs A. -Elworthy, Timaru, have returned home. Mr and Mrs G. Helm ore have returned from South Canterbury. Mrs T. Cowlishaw has been visiting Mrs J. Tripp, Geraldine. Mr and Mrs J. Studholme returned to Wellington on Saturday. BLENHEIM, January 14. Last Saturday the weather was unusually pleasant, and was probably responsible fothe large assemblage of tennis and croquet enthusiasts at the Marlborough Courts. Afternoon tea was provided and 'dispensed by those ladies present, some of whom were Mesdames Bennett, Bas+ings, Prosser, Hardie, Mowat, Clouston, Orr, Misses Rogers, Jenkins, Loughnan, Clouston, Loughnan (Palmerston North), Good, Chapman. Mowat, Messrs Thompson, Prosser, Hall, Paul, Captain ETardie, etc. ■Some of those Inotioed at the pictures during the week were Mrs Bennett, Mra Corrv, Mrs and Misa Noble-Adam?, Miss Good. Mrs A.. J. Maclaine, Mis"*s Clouston, Miss Loughnan, Miss Vavasour, Mr and Miss Scott-Smith. Miss M'Callum, etc Mr and Mrs J. Teschemaker-Shnte and familv are spending a holiday down the Sounds. Lady Chaytor fPnlmerston North) is the guest of Misses Chaytor at Marshlands. " Miss F. Mea dhas returned from Wellington. Mr and Mrs T. F." Relling have returned from a short visit to the Empire City. Mrs W. Clouston (St Andrews) has returned from the Sounds. Mrs J. Lester i 3 visiting friends at Hastings. Miss Amuri Neville has returned from visiting Wellington. •• Mr and Mrs R. J. Bell (Auckland) 1 have returned to Holmdale prior to leaving our midst. Penney (Palmerston North) is visiting Eesrworth. Mr and Mrs E. J. Harvey have returned from a visit to the sounds. Misses Livingston (2) have returned from visiting Wellington. Miss Marjorie M'Callum is staying in Picton. Mrs and Misses Cheek (2) are staying in Picton. s ' Mrs E. Ball has returned from visiting Picton. Miss M. Mead has returned to Wellington. Miss Connie Clouston is staying down the Sounds. • Miss Loughnan (Palmerston North) is the guest of Mrs Loughnan, Weld street. Mrs G. Green (Nelson) is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Neville, Thurston. WELLINGTON, January 17. The indisposition of General Pan has cast • gloom over the French circle. But we are

consoled by the' thought that on Sunday afternoon next the general expects to hold a reception of the French residents and their friends at his hotel, whioh will be a very much batter way of seeing him than in the crowd of a straggling public reception. At the luncheon given to the mission by the New Zealand Club the rule of "no ladies" was relaxed, and we had tho pleasure and the grief of listening to Mr Andre Sigfried's touching and vivid description of the terrible sufferings of his countrymen and country women in the war, and of the extraordinary unity and solidarity of the French people from top to bottom in their effort against the awful German menace. . The architects are meeting here this year and ventilating the subject of their art as usual, and very much obliged all the citizens are, of course, for all their about tho planning of towns and the building of houses. But if in the matter of the planning of the domestic arrangements of the dwellings of the people they were to make some recognition of the value of the co-operation of women they would earn a good deal more gratitude. \ . The competitions, once so popular here, are fixed at last for the middle of next month. The war and the epidemic have held them off long, but once more they take their grip. Against a thing so very popular it is useless to suy anything, and there is, on the contrary, very much to be said for it. The uplifting by rational amusement 'and the improvement of all the methods of accomplishment—reciting, singing, dancing, etc., are a great antidote to the exclusive demands of Ihe "movies," which are not always just what they ought to be. On the other hand it is wearisome listening to very young children singing and reciting, and, besides, it is not too good for the children to be flattered and talked of before their faces as if they were paragons of genius. A little pruning in these directions would make these competitions more worthy of their great popularity. Miss Zaidee N>athan, who has completed her training at Wellington Hospital, is proceeding to London to oontinue the study of her chosen profession, adding the command of massage to her expert gifts. Her sister, Miss A. Nathan, is doing good work (V."A.D.) at Lowry Bay. Another eister, Miss Sybil, is secretary of the Wellington Red Cross Society; another, Miss Ethel, has been doing good work in the War Office, London; and another has distinguished herself much with the Red Cross here. These are the daughters of Mr and Mrs Walter Nathan, and their friends are proud of their patriotic record. The news of the death of Mrs Newman, sister of Mrs Arndt, Mrs Phil. Nathan, and Mrs Manoy has been received with deep regret by a large circle of friends. AUCKLAND, January 16. The Dominion of New Zealand Bowling Association are holding a tournament in Auckland this year, and, to mark the opening of the event, the president Mr M. M. M'Callum and Mrs M'Callum, gave nn "At home" at the Remuera Bowling Club, Remuera. The grounds wore a gay appearanco with the flags of every bowling club in the Dominion making a brave show alongside the flags of our Allies. The Maori word of welcome, "Haeremai," was carried out in large floral letters with the club's colours (blue and yellow). Buffets were arranged in various parts of the grounds, as also one large marquee. Mr M'Callum, at the opening ceremony, heartily welcomed the guests, after which Mrs M'Callum threw the "jack" up the green, and play began. The hostess was wearing a pretty frock of cream lace, the skirt of which was flounced, and finished with a draped sash of soft cream satin, and smart black lace and tulle hat. Mrs Gerrard, wife of the president of the Remuera Club, wore a coat and skirt of mole silk poplin and black hat with gold tinsel finishing's. Amongst others present were Mrs

AVyllie, Mrs and Miss Marriner, Miss Martin, Mrs Saunderson, Mr and Mrs Wallace Bews, Mrs and Miss Porter, the Misses Hesketh (2). Mrs Bruce, Mrs and Miss Henderson, and Mrs Henry Wilson, etc. An enjoyabl? dance was held at Mon Desir, Takapuna, on' Wednesday evening of last week, which, ic is hoped, will be the forerunner of many o-hers. The dance vva« opened by Duly Walker and Mr Baylies (the owner of Mon Desir), Sir Robert Walker dancing wi.h Mrs Hawes, who is the manageress. A. number of guests were present from Auckland, and returned home by the late boat. Mrs Fred Waller and her two little girls have gone to Waiwera for a few weeks. Mrs Emerson (Taihape) is the guest of her sister, Mrs Todd, in Parnell. Mrs Rutherford (Stratford) is spending a few weeks with her parents, Mr and Mrs Wake, who have taken a house at Milford Beach for the remainder of the summer. Mrs W. Colbeck and her two young children have left for Rotorua, and are to stay a.z Grande Vue. Mr and Mrs Norman Mackintosh have left for the south, and are intending to travel as far as Dunedin. A pretty wedding was celebrated on Saturday of last week at St. Luke's Church, Rotorua.. when Mr A. W. Delamore, of Auckland, and Miss Dinah Rhodes (only child of the late Mr Frank Rhodes and Mrs Rhodes, of Rotorua) were united in matrimony The ceremony was performed by Chaplain-captain H C. Hanby, and the service was fully choral. The bride, who was* given away by her uncle, Mr Hughes, of Wellington, wore a lovely frock of white georgette made up over crepe de chine, with finishings of silver and pearl embroderies. The bodice was draped with georgette, and the tulle veil was becomingly arranged with posies of orange blossoms. There were two bridesmaids—Miss Warburton, of Palmexston North, who wore pale yellow georgette made up over crepe de chine, and black hat with roses; and Miss Delamore (sister of the bridegroom), who wore cream net relieved with touches 'of saxe blue, and black tulle hat. Each bridesmaid carried a sheaf of lilies. Dr D. Macfarlane attended the bridegroom as best man, and Mr J. Baldwin, of Wellington, was groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held by the bride's mother, at which there were some 50 guests, many of whom were from Auckland. The bride and bridegroom are shortly to leave for their future home in the Straits Settlements. Mrs Edmund Mahony, who died in Melbourne last week after an operation, left many friends in Auckland who deeply regret her death. Much sympathy is felt for Mr Mahony, who, in travelling to Australia, was quarantined with other New Zealand passengers, and was thus unable to see his wife before she died. i » tar Descriptions of ball*, Ac., mnst be en doised by either the Witness correspondent lor th« district or by the secretary of the ball committee. The MS. of any correspondents who do not comply with this rule will be sent to. the secretary for •ndorscment prior to appearing.—ELIZABETH. To ensure publication in the forthcoming issue letters should rea'th the Witness office if possible on Saturday night, but on no account later thiio Uoaday night. WEDDING AT ANDERSON'S BAY. A very pretty little wedding took place on New Year's Day, when Reg. S.M.. Chappell, of the staff of the hospital ship Maheno, w&a united in matrimony to Miss Reebecca Grace Maxwell Jeans, of Glenleith, Dunedin. The ceremony was solemnised by the Rev. ■ Praser B. Barton at Okorowhare, Anderson's Bay, the home of Miss Burnside. The bride, who was given away by her. father, was attired in a beautiful white silk bridal dress, with the customary veil and orange blossom. She was attended by her sister, Miss Helen Jeans, while Mr F. E. Chappell, Y.M.C.A. field secretary, acted as best man. After the usual toasts had been honoured by the numerous guests, the happy couple left by motor, and next day proceeded to the North Island for their honeymoon.