TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3399, 7 May 1919, Page 49

TABLE TALK.

Monday evening,

A very pretty wedding- took place at St. Matthew's Church on Wednesday afternoon, when the marriage of Miss Nell Holdsworth, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Holdsworth and Captain A. E. T. Rhodes, M.C., second eon of the late Mr Timaru Rhodes, was solemnised, the Rev. Canon Curzon-Siggers officiating. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of hex father, looked charmring, wearing an exquisitely simple gown of white satin, veiled in white georgette with deep' folded belt of silver tissue, handsome train of rich white satin, and a beautiful diamond pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. Her becomingly draped veil was arranged with a dainty wreath of silver leaves, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet of choicest whit© flowers and-maiden-hair. Two bridesmaids were .in attendance — Miss Una Rattray and Miss Neroli Knight (Christchurch) —wearing pretty frocks of softtoned pink charmeuse, veiled in pink georgette, with effeotive touches of fur, black plush hats trimmed with pink, and handsome gold initialled lockets, the gift of the bridegroom. Their exquisite shower bouquets- were composed of pink chrysanthemums, roses, and maiden-hair. Captain Shod/es, the bridegroom (who was among the first to enlist in Timaru, joining up as a trooper, aaid rising to be D.A.A.G-. in Palestine), was supported by Captain R. P. Harper, D. 5.0., M.C., .D.C.M., of Christchurch, as best man, and Mr George Reid (Christchurch) -acted as groomsman. Half a dozen brother officers formed an unofficial guard of honour, under whose crossed swords the bride and bridegroom passed on leaving the church. After the ceremony Mr and Mars Holdsworth received the guests at Culbleen, High street, the wedding party greeting their fniends in the hall. Tea was served in the dining room, where the table was beautifully decorated with pink carnations and blue love-in-a-mist, and a large floral bell depended from the ceiling, and a profusion of exquisite chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, begonias, roses, and vividly-tinted autumn foliage decorated all the reception rooms, many of the flowers coming from Timaru. ' The numerous and handsome presents were admired in the billiard room. After the cake had been cut with the bridegroom's sword and the usual toasts duly honoured the happy pair left by motor for the north, the bride wearing a smart etockingette costume of soft grey, with pink velour hatj Mrs Holdiswortk wore a smart and becoming- gown of dark blue ci'epe de chine, trimmed with putty colour, pretty hat in which the same colours were tastefully blended and handsome ermine stole, and carried a lovely bouquet; Mrs Thomas (Timaru), mother of the bridegroom, handsome gown of »oyster grey satin veiled in black ninon trimmed with jet, and black picture hat; Mrs J. Deans (Christchurch), smart toilet of pale grey crepe de chine, with hat to match; Mrs Tim. Rhodes, navy blue taffetas, and smart hat; Mrs Cordner (Timaru), sister of the bridegroom, blue taffetas, and becoming hat with terracotta wings, bouquet of dahlias of the same tone; Mrs Lindo Ferguson, mole crepe de chine, and black hat, ermine stole; Mrs Bridgeman, tailor-made coat and skirt of molecoloured cloth and small hat of black panne; Miss Bridgeman, black and white checked tailor-made, green felt hat, the crown trimmed with varying pastel shades ,and blue tulle scarf; Mrs Esmond, handsome gown of dark blue charmeuse, the bodice of cerise veiled, in navy blue georgette, and large blue hat with wide band of cerise; Miss Edmond, beautiful frock of peacock blue charmeuse trimmed with narrow bands of cerise, and velour hat; Mrs Bond (Timaru), handsome frock of brown charmeuse with narrow bands of ceriss, and hat to match; Mrs Rattray, pale blue charmeuse veiled in brown ninon, and hat to match; Mrs Leslie Wilson, smart gown of bottle-green crepe do chine with wool embroidery of a reseda tone, black hat with felt flowers, and white marabout cape; Mrs Sleigh (Christchurch), navy blue tailormade, furs, and small black toque; Miss Sleigh, coat and skirt of dark blue, with smart velour hat of terracotta, and stolo to match; Mrs H. S. Fenwick, purple charmeuse veiled in ninon with a touch of pink on the bodice, furs, and black sequined toque; Mrs C. Butterworth, sapphire blue charmeuse, black hat, and long charnpagneccloured cloth coat; Miss Williams, molocolourcd crepe de chine, purple velour hat, and fur coat; Miss Denniston, navy blue tailor-made, scarf of ecru tulle, and chic toque of navy blue with shaded chrysanthemum.s; Miss Mill, handsome frock of' rosecoloured charmeuse and ninon, smart black feathered hat and fur coat; Miss Agues Mill, pastel blue charmeuse and ninon, and black tulle hat., fur coat; Mrs CurzonSiggcvs, pale grey silk, and black feathered hat; Miss Callaway, charming frock of pink silk veiled in georgette, deep folded belt of pastel blue, and blue hat of the same tone: Miss K. Rattray, navy blue charmeuso, and black hat; Miss Frances Rattray, brown crepe do chine effectively embroidered with green, and hat to match; Miss Bxenda Bell, blue charmeuse, furs, and black hat; Miss E. Farquhar, bottle-green cloth tailormade, ana fawn velour hat; Miss

Ogston, mole-coloured charmeuse, and hat to match; Miss Iso Hart, navy blue taffetas, and black hat; Miss Kgita Woodhouse, violet charmeuse trimmed with black, and blaok hat; Miss Siae, mole crepe do chine, ermine stole, and velour hat. Among- the guests were Mr and Mrs John Roberts, the Mtieses Downie Stewart, Dowling (2), Ramsay, E. Roberta, and K. Ulrich, Messrs J. Deans (Christchurch), T. Rhodes (Timaru), E. Hart, F. O. Bridgcman, G. R. Ritchie, Rattray, H. S. Fenwick, Weetenra (Christchurch), Parker, Wilson, Cargill, Bridgeinan (2), J. Edmond, Major Bond (Timaru), and Captann Worman (Christchurch). In the evening Mr and Mrs Holdsworth entertained their friends at a brilliant and successful ball in the Art Gallery in honour of their daughter's wedding. Seldom has the Art Gallery Hall been so beautifully decorated. Flags dra.ped the walls and doorways and trellis work round the walls was artistically decorated with autumn foliage, begonias, and ohrysanthemums, while moss baskets were suspended from the roof full of delicate pink lilies, and a floral wedding bell hung over the stage, which had been! transformed into a veritable bower, and roseshaded lights softened the general effect. The perfect floor and tuneful music made dancing a pleasure. The- Art Gallery itself was arranged as a lounge with rugs and screens and comfortable chairs and tables for bridge, and exquisite bowls of roses and hydrangeas and autumn foliage and early chrysanthemums, many of the flowers having come from Auckland for the occasion, An excellent supper was served in the watercolour room, the tables being effectively dej corated with scarlet geraniums. Mr and Mrs Holdsworth received their guests at.the entrance to the Art Gallery Hall, Mrs Holdsworth wearing a handsome gown of black charmeuse trimmed with jet; Mrs J. Deans (Christchurch), white satin veiled in black net and trimmed with gold; Mrs Lindo Ferguson, buttercup satin with exquisite lace, and diamond ornaments; Mrs "Wblsey Kaon, heliotrope silk veiled in heliotrope tulle, with bands of violet velvet on bodice; MrsThomas, handsome black satin; Mrs Bond (Timaru), primrose-coloured brocade: Mrs W. A. Moore, smart black frock effectively trimmed with emerald green and emerald! ornaments; Mrs Sargood, pastel blue satin trimmed with white and gold; Mrs Rattray, hydrangea blue satin trimmed with gold; Mrs John Cook, black sequined dress; "Mrs Tim. Rhodes (Timaru), pale yellow satin, the bodice trimmed with pale blue bead embroidery; Mrs Cordner (Timaru), effective gown of peacock-blue, satin with touches of gold; Mrs Edgar Hazlett, smart frock of black net; Mrs Edmond, handsome gown of Madonna blue satin effectively trimmed with, jet and diamond ornaments; Mrs O'Neill, becoming gown of emerald green veiled in black; Mrs Aitken. smart black satin and georgette gown with golden satin chrysanthemum on bodice and skirt, and handsome gold sequined scarf; Mrs Acton Adams, smart black net gown; Mrs Sydney Weill, black net frock, with sequined bodice; Mrs Douglas Ramsay, becoming frock of grey ninon; Mrs Theomin, handsome gown of black satin, with jet overdress 1 , and diamond ornaments; Mrs John Ewen (Auckland), dark blue silk veiled in blue ninon with touches of gold; Mrs H. S. Fenwick, smart gown of black georgette effectively trimmed with gold; Mrs W. O. Mackellor (Moeraki), smart pink georgette, with pastel blue belt; Miss Rattray, lovely frock of flame-coloured georgette trimmed with . silver embroidery; Miss Neroli Knight (Christchurch), pale pink satin; Miss Stock, charming gown of white ninon with embroidery of white roses; Miss M. Dowling, graceful dress of primrose georgette prettily draped; Miss Bridgeinan, smart frock of jade green georgette trimmed with silver; Miss Edmond, handsome frook of emerald green geargette; Miss Sleigh (Chnistchurch), black nett Miss Farquhar. pastel blue georgette, and m-nall wreath or blue leaves in her hair; Miss Denniston, effective gown of peacock-blue taffetas trimmed with floral velvet in Oriental tones; Miss Agnes Mill, handsome gown of buttercup satin and lace; Miss Weill, pale blue charmeuse, with tunic of black georgette ornamented with blue beads; Miss Benham, flame-coloured silk trimmed with emerald green tulle; Miss Sargood, white satin veiled in black net, the bodice trimmed with silver beaded embroidery; Miss Kemptborne, smart frock of black georgette; Miss Eulalie Robsrts, becoming gown of pink georgette; Miss Theomin, handsome pink satin, ' the skirt cut like the petals of a flower; Miss K Ulrich, grey silk with heliofrope beaded tur.ie; Miss Todd, peacock-green satin softly trimmed with lace; Miss H. Sargood, cerise satin, the figured tunic trimmed with handsome tassels of crystal beads; Miss Gallaway, pale blue georgette with sold butterfly trimming the bodice; Miss Brenda Bell, handsome dress of oyster-grey figured satin.

Among those present were Lady Sinolair, Mr and Mrs Diidsbury, Mr and Mrs Arthur Fisher, Dr and Mrs Stanley Bf.tchelor, Mr and! Mrs Basil Cotterill, Mr. and Mrs Reggie Sise, Dr and Mrs Ernest Williams, Mrs Sleigh (Christchurch), Mr* J. M. Gallaway, Mrs Carlton Kain, Mrs Spencer Brent, Mrs Butter worth, Mrs Wallis, Dr and Mrs Frank Fitchett, Mr and Mrs Cheeseman, Mr and Mrs Statham, Mr and Mrs George M'Lean, Mrs George Roberts, Dr and Mrs Riley, Mr and Mrs G-albraith, Mrs Aufrere Fenwick, Mrs Bell (Shag Valley), Mr and Mrs Oldham, Mr and Mrs Garcie De La Tour, Mt and Mrs H. O. Hagg'ltt, Mrs Archie Denniston, the Misses H. Williams, Cheeseman, Brent, E. Haggitt, F. Sis©, Hallenstein, H. Macdonald, Ramsay, E. Johnstone, Macintosh, R. Ulrich, Eileen Roberts, Ogston, Minty (Christchurch), Fleming, Whitson, MacFarlan-o (Kaiwarra), De Beer, Iso Hart, Whitton, Gladstone-Robinson, and Major Bond, Captain R. P. Harper, Captain Ziesler, Captain Hyde, Dr Champtaloup, Mcjoi Shand, and Messrs J. Deans, T. Rhodes,Thomas, Clapperton, Rattray, Edmond, Thecmin, Finch, H. S. Fenwick, Irvine, man (2), Captain Norman (Christchurch), Westenra (Christ church), G. Reid (Christchurch), G-. Sinclair, Gilkißon, Wilson, Wheeler, Hilton, W. A. Mooro, P. R, Sargood, Brent, E. Hazlett, Parker, Cat-gill, W--0. Mackollar, G. R. Ritchie, Sawell, E. Shand, Acton-Adams, Haggard, Po T .vex, Or--bell, Law, Mac-Sweeney, J. Cook, J. Sinolair, J. Moore, Hutchison, Wright, Gilkison, D. Ramsay, G. Gallaway, Tennent, J. Black, J". Edmond, A. Ewen, J. Ewen (Auckland), Whit son, Wliito Parsons, Matson, Stewart, Hallenstein, and Wolsey Kain.

On Friday •evening Mr and Mrs P. B. Sargood ewe a largo and most enjoyable ball at their residence, Marincto, Jvewington, in honour of the debui of their tw<f daughters. A large marquee was erected near the •entrance hall, artistically decorated with greenery and flags, silver globes, and bright muslin draperies, and brilliantly lit •with many electric bulbs in royaj blue and white globes. The initials of the debutaarfceSy Mies Q-. Sargood andi Miss H. Sargood, v?ere

i Natalina M'Callum and Mr Harrison contributed soma beautifully rendered solos and duets. A profusion of exquisite cut flowers and pot plants decorated the various reception rooms and spacious hall, and bridge tables were arranged in the _ library. The grounds were lighted with myriads of electric bulbs with fairy-like effect. Mrs Sargood wore a beautiful and becoming dress of rosecoloured georgette, exquisitely ciraped, the, skirt finished with a deep hem of gold embroidery and edged with brown fur and diamond ornaments; Miss Sargood; smart frock of turquoise blue satin, the short tunic of pale pink georgette daintily beaded; Mis.? Htiia Sargood, buttercup satin with tulle sash, and pearl ornaments; another debu- ; tante, Miss Gwyneth Fulton, wore a dainty gown of white silk veiled in white georgette; Mrs Valange, heliotrope crepe de chine with silver trimming; Mrs Caimey, pink satin; Mrs Alfred Bell, primrose brocaded silk with beautiful lace; Mrs Aufrere Fenwick, white satin, the short net tunic effectively beaded t in black and white; Mrs Bond (Tinrarui, lovely frook in which cornflower blue ninon and pale yellow satin were cleverly contrasted ;' Mrs Rattray, black _ satin and net with silver trimming and pink roses; Mrs j Acton Adams, pale grey ninon effectively ' beaded; Mrs Hutchison, emerald green georgette; Mrs Stanley Batchelor, white silk veiled in black net, with touches of gold; Mrs John Ewen, handsome gown of black figured satin with deep folded sash of Oriental tones; Mrs Lindo Ferguson, pale yellow satin veiled in black net, diamond ornaments; 'Mrs H. S. Fenwick, smart gown of black satin, the bodice trimmed wilh gold embroidery; Mrs Bennett, black ohiffon velvet, diamond ornaments and handsome ermine stole; Mrs Butterworth, black silk effectively trimmed with cream lace; Mr® D'idsbury. handsome gown of pink brocaded silk, the bodice effectively draped with tulle; Mrs Oldham, becoming gown of black crepe de chine handsomely trimmed with jet, and jet : banideau; Mrs Reggie Sise, pale pink silk with overdress of white laoe and tulle; Mw Archie Denniston, pretty frook of cream silk, the cream net tunic finished with handsome lace; Mrs C. White, smart gown of jade green georgette with leaf-brown velvet beH; Mrs Sidney Nteill, becoming frock of hydran- ; gea blue silk; Mrs Oheeseman, smart black j charmeuse, with overdress of black ninon handsomely trimmed with jet, and white and gold trimming the bodice; Mrs J. Deans j (Christchuroh), white silk veiled in black ! ninon; Mis® Denniston, . leaf-brown cha-r-I meuse with long net tunic embroidered in soft greens and blues; Miis Eileen Roberts, dainty frock of rose-coloured georgette; Miss Rattray, smart gown of black georgette trimmed with silver; Miss Margaret Douglas, 'i lovely frock of ' heliotrope georgette;' Mias i Bridgeman, white satin veiled in white | georgette, with touches of turquoise blue; ; Miss E. Haggitt, amethyst georgette, the j bodice effectively beaded in silver; Miss | Sleigh (Christchurch), pretty coloured ninon I with touch of emerald green; Miss Doris I Ramsay, pale blue .satin with short tunic of blue georgette; Miss Macintosh, lovely frook of .apricot satin and ninon; Miss Ulrioh, | black satin, the bodice white, trimmed I with georgette and gold trimming; Miss I Iso Hart, smart black net frock and pink wireath in her hair; Miss C. Allan, lovely gown of turquoise blue georgette; Miss Alice Allan, shrimp pink crepe de chine; Miss Ogston, pretty rose-coloured georgette; Miss Winnie Hislop, black silk and net overdress; Miss Bell, heliotrope crepe de chine; Miss Hallenstein, smart frock of turquoise blue georgette, the skirt made in a series of flounces, and pale blue wreath; Miss Sidey, pretty frock in which pale yellow and leafgreen were artistically blended, gold bandeau; Miss Winnie Douglas, turquoise blue georgette with deep folded belt of silver tissue; Miss Dorothy Stevenson, smart and becoming frock in which pale blue and flame colour were effectively contrasted; Miss Sise, handsome dress of royal blue and gold broche silk; Miss B. Farquhar, beautiful black jetted net dress with touches of turquoise blue; Miss Loudon, pink georgette; Miss Clapperton, heliotrope ninon; Miss Theomin, pale blue satin with short tunic of black tulle and folded belt of tomato-coloured vel vet; Miss Eulalie Roberts, white silk with overdress of white net and touches of pink; Miss Maisie Cook, jade green georgette; Miss Whitton, wine-coloured ninon; Miss Gibbs, reseda green satin; Miss Z. Ross, buttercup yellow silk and lace; Miss E. Johnstone, heliotrope tulle prettily draped; Miss C. MacFarlane (Kaiwarra), rose-coloured , georgette ornamented with crystal beads. j Among others present were Lady Sinclair, | Mr and Mrs Cook, Mrs Spencer Brent, Mr and Mrs Campbell Gillies, Professor and Mrs. Gilray, Mr and Mrs Theomin, Miss Wilson, Mrs Wallis, Mr and Mrs J. Black, Professor and Mrs Dunlop, Mrs John Ross, Mr and Mrs T. Ross, Mr and Mrs Basil Cottcrill, Mrand Mrs Edmond, Dr and Mrs C. MacKollar, Dr and Mrs Fulton, Mrs Macintosh, Mr and Mrs W. A. Moore, Mrs Birch., the Misses Todd (2), Cook (2), Reid, Brent, Barron, R. Allen, K. Ulrich, Minty (Christchurch), Ewing, E. Farquhar, L. Sidey, Neill, Ross, Kempthorne, Fleming, Cheeseman, Do Beer, Knight (Christchurch), Callaway, Edmond, and Major Bond. Captain Brandon (Wellington), Hyde, Major Shand, Messrs Acton Adams, Rattray, J. Edmond, Oldham, Wright, Power, J. Sinclair, Gilkison, Hutchison (3), MacSwceney. Didsbury, Law, Tennent, G. Sinclair, Cairney, Valange (2), Sawell, Haggard, E. Macassey, Finch, G. Richardson, Whitson, E. Shand, Bridgeman (2), J. Moore, A. H. Maclean, Irvine, G. R. Ritchie, Little, White Parsons, Leonard, Wilson, Stewart, Parker, Fleming, Hallenstein, Brent, Orbell, j.u.atson, Clapperton, Hilton. Sir James Allen arrived from the north on Thursday to spend a few days in Dunedin. Colonel Bettington and Captain Brandon (Wellington), of the air service, are at present on a visit to Dunedin. Mrs O'Neill left on Saturday for Wellington, i Mrs Thomas returned to Timaru on Friday. j Mr and Mrs C. White have returned from Wanganui. i Miss Hazel Buekland returned" by the Tainui from England, and is staying at Leith House after an absence of several years. j Miss MacFarlane (Kaiwarra) is the guest of Mrs Fleming, High street. Miss Neroli Knight has returned to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs John Ewen (Auckland) and Mr Aleo Ewen are the guests of Mrs P. R. j Sargood, Marinoto. I On Thursday, May 1, at Moray Place Congregational Church, Miss Lucy Fernie, well known in musical ciroles, was married to Mr Edmond Barnes, of Wellington. The

■ bride, who was given away by her father, 1 the Rev. W. S. Fernie, was attired in white 1 silk embroidered in pink. She was attended ■ by Miss May Etheridge, who wore a dress > of pink eolienne. The best man was Mr i Robert Stewart, of Wellington. Mr W. Paget > Gale officiated at the organ. At the con- • elusion of the ceremony, which was performed ■ by the Rev. W. Saunders, assisted by Rev. '. V. S. Femie, a- reception was held by Mrs Saunders at the Miar.se, in View street. Mr and Mrs Barnes later left for the north. • INVERCARGILL, May 5. 1 Mrs Pikher hes returned from her trip ' to Nelson. Sister A. Searell arrived back from England after an absence of four years. Sister Searell has done noble work at the front, : and her many friends are proud and glad to welcome her back. ■ i Miss Niccl and Miss M. Nicol (Ocean Beach) spent a few days in town this week. There was a very enjoyable little surprise • dance at Mrs Seanion's, Georgetown, on Tiiesday evening. Some of the party were Misses Logan, Bews, Snow, Guthrie, Me~ ■ hfcffey, Macpherson, Hain, Broughton, Field, Messrs Guthrie, Broughton, Christophers, Gilmour, Mehaffey, Bell, etc Mr and Mrs F". G. Hall-Jones have returned from their trip north. Dr Woodhouse, formerly on the medical staff at the hospital here, has started practice in Mataura. OAMARU, May 5. On Saturday last Miss Kathleen Mitchell entertained a number of girl friends. The party was given in honour of Miss M. Brooke, whose marriage is to take place shortly. On the following Monday, at her mother's residence, Mrs Rory Mitchell also gave a jolly party in Miss Brooke's honour. Each guest was asked to bring a cooking recipe, and in this way quite a number of good ones was collected. Mrs Barron (Dunedin) and Mrs Ronaldson (Clmistchurch) arc the guests of the Misses Banks. Mr and Mrs Percy Maude have returned from their trip to Auckland. Miss Meta Fullarton (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Darling. Mrs F. Pcchin is visiting in Christchurch. Miss V. Bishop (Balclutha) is staying in Oamaru. Mrs G. ( Thomson, Miss Nicolls, and. Miss G. de Lambert are on holiday at Peel Forest. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs D. Fotheringham entertained some friends at tea to meet her sister, Miss O'Shea (Invercargill). Mrs Lee has returned from the Bay of Islands. Mr and Mrs W. H. Rose have been staying in Oamaru. Miss Lulu Robinson has returned from Wellington. TIMARU, May 3. Mr and Mrs T. Rhodes (PJadlow Grange) have returned from Dunedin.' Mr and Mrs Smithson (Faillie) are at present in Christchurch. Mrs W. H. Walton (Wai-iti road) is spending a fortnight in Fairlie. Mies IST, Wright (Beverley road) has returned from Christchurch. Mrs C. LeCren (Grey road) is staying in Ashburton with Mrs Roberts. Mrs C. E. Thomas has returned from Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Jamieson (Kaituna) are the guests of Mrs Grant (Elloughto'n Grange). Mrs Hartley Smith (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs E. LeCren, Ranui. Lady Sinclair, who has been staying with Mrs W. Raymond, returned to Dunedin during the week. Last Saturday afternoon the Timaru Ladies' Patriotic Society gave a most enjoyable afternoon tea for their president. Mrs Maling. A great many members of the vanious sewing guilds were present, and Mr A. O'Callaghan, on their behalf, presented Mrs Maling with a silver salver and card tray as a memento of their work together. Mr O'Callaghan was also presented with a brief-bag as recognition of his work as "chief packeT," a task he had carried on during the greater part of the war. Delicnous afternoon tea was served, and Mrs P. Lindsay and Miss Rogers and Miss Cunningham sang some charming songs. CHRISTCHURCH, May 3. _A very enjoyable musical evening was given on Wednesday by Mrs Elworthy for her daughter, Mrs Williamson. Musical items were supplied by Mrs Empson, Nurse Gavin, Miss Kathleen Lucas, Mr Empson, and Lieutenant Fenton. Among those present were MLrs Jameson, Mrs H. Elworthy, Mrs P. Acton-Adams, Mrs Inman, Mrs W. Helmore, Mrs G. Bowen, Mrs R. Hill (Timaru), Mrs Lucas, Mrs Arthur Reeves, Miss Bromley Cox, Miss Hope, Misses Bond (2). Miss Betty Northcote, and many others. Mrs Henry Acland gave a""very delightful dance on Friday evening at her residence in Park terrace for her niece, Mriss Nancy Thompson. Dancing took place in the drawing room and dining room with large sliding doors between, making one big room. A delicious supper was served in a beauti-fully-decorated marquee off the verandah. Among the guests were Mrs Wildins. Mrs Stevenson. Mrs Hugh Acland. Mrs E. Harper, Mrs Borthwick, Mrs F. Gibson, Mrs C. Harper, Misses Bettv Northcote, H>ster Gould, B. Cot Will, E. Teschemaker, W. Clifford. Vera Hope, Rita Gibson, Kitty Lane, Sylvia Westenra, D. Anderson, S. Johnson, N. Marsh, H. Nolan. G. Knight, K. Polhill, M. Raymond, Cowlishaw, Pratt (2), E. Helmore, Robinson (2), Pinchney, and Messrs Harper (2), Wilding-, Westenra, Norman, Harley, Cottcrill. Nancarrow, Atkin, Ulrich, Beals, Borthwick, Gibson. Gerard, Woodhouse, Montgomery. Fox, Wavrnouth, Bennett. Robinson, Helmore, Wanklyn, Campbell, and others. The Christchurch Ladies Golf Club's Easter tournament finished at the Shirley Links on Saturday, when mixed foursomes were played for the Islington Cup, the winners being Mrs Green and J. O. Jameson. There were a large number of competitors, among those playing being Mrs Godby, Mrs Borthwick, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Donald, Mrs Hill, Mrs J. Cook, Mrs R. Symes, Mrs M'Cartby, Mrs Wogg, Mrs Cornerford, Mr Louisson. Misses Wiison, Westenra, Wright, Carter, Turton, Helmore, Cowlishaw, Newton, Dixon, Beadel, Pratt, Sleigh, Morton, Harris. Mrs S. Williamson arrived from England • last week, and is the guest of her- mother, Mrs Elworthy. The Misses Rarine (Timaru) are visiting Christchurch, and expect to be here some weeks. Mrs H. Acton-Adams (Tiipapa) is at present in town. Miss Wright, who has been staying with Mrs George Rhodes for-the Easter golf tournament, has returned > to Timaru. Mrs H. Elworthy is staying at Warner's. BLENHEIM, April 30. There was a large gathering at the opening ceremony of the Marlborough Returned Soldiers' Club which was held on Anzac Day, The Carnival Queen (Miss Ritson- •

TbcfcnoaS, assisted by Mr E. MfCallum, M.P., and His. Worship the Mayor, declared the club opened. The Tenth Mounted Rifle Band and the Marlborough Scottish Society's Pipe Band supplied excellent music. A dainty afternoon tea was dispensed in the grounds after the ceremony by a committee of ladies. Among those present were: Mr 3 Corry, Mrs Hall, Mrs Bitson-Thomas, Miss M'Calluni, Miss Good, Mrs J. White, Miss P. Murray (Wharanui), Mrs Churchward, Mra Hardy, Misses Chapman, Mrs G-. Seymour, Misses Clouston, Mies Loughnan, Mra and the Misses Misses Eudd. A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Church of the Nativity, Blenheim, on Easter Saturday by the Ven. Archdeacon York, the contracting parties being Miss Constance Macey, daughter of Mr W. H. Macey, of Scott street, and Mr Harcpurt Williams, of Kaiuma Bay. The bridegroom was attended by Mr Leslie Macey (of Auckland) as beaS man. The bride (who was given away by her father) looked charming in a lavender crepe de chine gown, with a tunicof georgette of a paler shade. Her veil was prettily arranged with a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful bouquet of white violets, and maidhair fern. She was attended by four bridesmaids, all being neices, The chief maid, Miss Tui Matthews, wore white silk with a veil and, her bouquet was composed of lilies and maidhair fern. The three smaller maidsWinnie Wood, Muriel Wiffen, and Connie Kodgers—also wore white silk frocks with pale green sashes, and their posies were of Michaelmas daisies and autumn leaves. The bride- presented the bridegroom with a silver mounted wallet, and the bridegroom's present to the bride was a set of fox furs. The chief maid received a gold ring set witn aquamarines, and the smaller maids gold brooches. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Macey received their guests at their resi dence in Scott street, where afternoon tea was " partaken of. Mrs Macey, mother of the bride, wore a black silk gown with an overdress of ninon, and a,black toque. Mrs Wood (sister. of the bride) wore a check costume with pink and! grey hat, and Mra Bodgers (sister of the bride) grey costume and black hat. Mrs Williams's travelling costume was a smart grey tailor-made cositum©, with white waistcoat effect, large black hat, and black fox furs. The Misses Fulton have gone across to Wellington to meet their brother who is returning from' the front. v Mr and Mrs T. F. Belling axe visiting Wellington. Mrs J. Mowat has been visiting "Altimarlooh." Mr and Mrs G-. Waddy have returned from visiting the Christchurch Races. Mt and Mrs C. Waddy, accompanied by Miss Vavasour, have returned from Christchurch. Mr S. M. Neville and the Misses Neville (2) have returned from an overland trip to ■ Christchurch. Mors F. Bennett has returned! from a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs B. Clouston have returned from Wellington. Mrs Geo. G-reen, who has been visiting Mrs Neville at "Thurston," has returned to Nelson. " Mies Irene Horton has returned from a visit to Wellington. It is with deep regret I record the death of Dr Elliot Meade, passed away in Auckland last Sunday. Dr Meade will be v much missed from our midst, and much sympathy is extended to his widow and ycung family. WELLINGTON, May 2. The autumn race meeting emphasised the fact that the war is over more than anything else that lias happened since the armistice. Once again the town filled with people from everywhere outside, and once again the race trains occupied their old familiar place in the advertising columns, and once again the frocking of society came to the front. The weather was propitious bright sun, and the race crowd looked wonderfully well and enjoyed itself tremendously. The frocking, as beseemed the autumn season, was somewhat sombre, the effect being produced by rich dark colours. Furs were in great evidence, though the temperature scarcely warranted such expenditure, and of the furs the most noticeable variety was the fur collar, broad enough to be considered a cape, while fur coats were numerous enough. Browns and navy blues formed the predominating- body colour of the assemblage, and the small hat represented! the greater number of votes, so to speak. Out of the well-dressed crowd we may pick out Mrs Arthur Meyers in long coat of brown cloth, carrying the deepest border of fur from the knees downward, and a great broad fur collar like a cape, with cuffs of the same fur of the deepest, the whole surmounted by a small handsome hat of brown fawn; Mrs Elder, broad shoulder wraps of darkest sable; Mrs D. Eiddiford, in loose coat frock girdled and fringed duly? with short coat in addition—put on as the day grew towards evening—of beaver fur, comfy, and of the finest distinction. All the old crowd of other days seemed to have reassembled, and under the niottp of "Racing as usual" everything "hummed." The picture part of the story was completed by the tasteful uniforms of the nurses, from Trentham Hospital hard by—that has taken the place of the camp. There were a few men in hospital blue, and enough khaki to remind us of the huge crowds of reinforcement men that used to attend from the earliest war days, and to make us pause occasionally to think of the many brave ones among them who Willi never see racecourse

Dr and Mrs Pomare, who are leaving l shortly for the Cook Islands -with the Gover-nor-general and his lady, were royally entertained during the week by Mr and Mrs Oka Heketa at their pleasant home. Lower Hutt, where a vast number of invited guests met from all parts of- the country to do them honour. During the evening- Mrs Kahuwi Grace, chairwoman of the Maori Soldiers' Funds Committee, said a few pleasant word's of farewell to Mrs Pomare and her husband, laying stress particularly on Mrs Pomare's work among the Maoris. She presented the lady with a gold bangle clasped, and the badge and motto of the Maori" battalion; and to the doctor she gave a signet ring-. The evening, was very enjoyable with music and dancing. Mrs R. J. Seddon left here with her daughters (Miss Seddon and Mrs SeddonWood) in the Athenic for London. The occasion ds pathetic, for the voyage is the beginning of a pilgrimage to the Somme battlefield generally, and the grave of Captain Seddon in particular. Nothing having alleviated the grief of the poor mother, it is

hoped that this pilgrimage will have a consoling effect. There was a great wedding on Thursday in St. Paul's, rivalling the splendours of the highest tradition in fashionable weddings before the war. It was the marriage of Miss Agnes Goring, niece of Mrs J. Johnstone, of Highden, to Lieutenant John Martin, grandson of the late Hon. John Martin, of the Wairarapa, one of the pioneers of Wellington. The Rev. G. Turner married them, and Colonel Goring gave his daughter away. The bride in velvet brocaded ninon, with short satin traiin and wreath of orange blossom, and carrying a bouquet of mammoth chrysanthemum in white and yellow, was lovely. After the ceremony thero was- a great reunion of the clans Johnstone and Martin from all sides of the country, and the bridegroom *and his supporters were in military uniform, as were many of the guests. The Mayoral election was won for her husband by Mrs Luke. At least that is what everybody is sayiing, meaning not that the lady did any great canvassing during the election, but that her works of patriotic importance spoke for her, together with her tact, unassuming incessant service, and with .-her warm sympathetic behaviour throughout the war called loudly for general recognition, arid got it in the shape of the victory of her husband at the poll. A less satisfactory part of this election story is the failure of all the women, candidates who stood for election to the council. Four of the women candidates got in for the Hospital Board. They were wanted there, and will do well.

AUCKLAND, May 30. The celebrations on Anzac Day took the form of church services in the morning, and a_ large and most impressive open-air service at the Domain in the afternoon. The weather, was perfect. The parade of returned soldiers was r of course, the most interesting feature of the day, a number of whom, being too' ill or crippled to walk, were driven to the Domain by motor cars. The Mayor, who presided, was seated oh a platform in front of the pavilion, and with him was his Excellency the Governor-general and her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool (accompanied by their staff), the Bishop of Auckland, and Mrs Averill, Mrs Gunson (Mayoress), and the various consuls, Colonel Potter and the staff, as well as a number of prominent citizens. Bishop Averill, in his speech, paid tribute to the heroes of Gallipoli now .lying buried- on those distant shores. Ministers_ of other denominations also spoke, after which the "Dead March" was played by the band. "The Last Post" then rang through the air, and the meeting dispersed. The farewell to Archdeacon Mac Murray last week took the form of a social in the Parish Hall, which was prettily decorated for the occasion, and crowded with friends. During the evening a cheque for iIOOO was presented to the Archdeacon as a token of esteem from his parishioners. Although retining from the charge of St. Mary's parish, Archdeacon Mac Murray is not leaving us altogether, _ for he and Mts Mac Murray intend to et Narrow Neck, across the harbour, for the future. '

Miss S. Henderson (Remuera) gave a small bridge party, when amongst ' those present were Mrs Gaffney (Sydney), Mrs E. Dargaville, Miss Cooper (who is shortly leaving for England), Mrs W. Watson, the Misses Lusk (2), the Misses Gorrie (2), Miss Payton, and Miss Ruth Buckland. }

Another enjoyable dance has been given atCargen, and amongst others present were Miss Phyllis Bloomfield, in pale blue crepe' de chine; Miss May Rathbone, black net relieved with touches of • cherry red; Miss Freda Wake, pretty primrose-coloured georfette 'touched' with blue; Miss Phyllis Jexander, saxe-blue accordion-pleated net with finishings of pink; Miss Mabel Hopkins, deep cream taffetas; Mies Flossie Abbott, grey and blue georgette; and Miss Kathleen Holmes, black net, with large butterfly bow of »jade green tulle. Molly Egerton has returned from Dunedin, where she took part in the University tennis tournament, winning the Doubles with Miss Knight. Major R. Logan arrived in Auckland by the Maheno after an absence of four and a-half years at the war. He is accompanied by his wife, and they are staying at Glehalvon with Colonel Logan, C. 8., and Mrs Logan. Archdeacon and Mrs Cole, the Misses Cole (3), and Miss Hamilton have all left for Wellington, en route to London.

The marriage of Miss Doris Payne, the youngest daughter of Mrs J. L. Payne, of Auckland, to Professor P. P. Worley, of the Aiickland University, has taken place since last I wrote you. The ceremony, which was performed by Bishop Averill, took place at St. Mary's Cathedral Church, Parnell.

Another marriage which has lately taken place is that of Miss Mary 'Freda Bagnall, the second daughter of the late Mr A. E. Bagnall, of Turua, and Mrs Bagnall, Hamilton road, Auckland, to Rev. James Richard Anderson, the elder son of Mr and Mrs J. "W. Anderson, of "VVanganui. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. W. Young at All Saints' Church, Ponsonby. Mrs W. Ware (Remuera) is the guest of Mr and Mrs J. Pairburn, Wanganui, for a few weeks.