TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3414, 20 August 1919, Page 55

TABLE TALK.

Monday evening. During the weak quit© a number of bridge parties givon. Miss Der.Diston had a few friends ou Monday night to wlecome bach tli© Misses Maud and Vida Reynolds. Seme present were Mesdames Fenwick, Riley, Black, Fitchott, Denru'ston, Misses Reynolds (2), Ra*.tray (2,) Graham, Sis©, Orbp.ll. On Wednesday Mrs Stock entertained friends at bridge at her residence, Mornington. Those present, as well as Mrs and Miss Stock, were Mesdames Falla, Black, Riley, Fitshett, Misses Ayre, Haggitt, Uhich, etc. On Friday Mrs Riley (Pitt street) invited a few friends to bridge, those taking part in the game being Mesdames Hilton, Fitohett, Misses Ulrich, Orbell, Horton, Graham, Hannan. On the same evening Mrs F. Oldham entertained friends at bridge at her residence, Stuart street. Playing were Mesdames Oldham, Finch,: Stock, M'Moster,. Cheeseman, Black, Cook.

On Wednesday evening a large and most successful ball was held in the Art Gallery by the returned soldiers. Rumour says the ball is to be made an annuel fixture, and all those who were present on Wednesday night will no doubt hope this will be bo, as a most successful and enjoyable evening was

spent. Tho Art Gallery had been beautifully decorated for tho occasion, the ceiling being garlanded with muslin, and hore and there bunches of greenery, whilst tho stage was prettily arranged with pot plants, chairs, etc. The beautiful flag presented by the Otago Women's Patriotic Association was hung at the end of the room, and stood out in a most imposing manner. The gold in which it is embroidered showing up well. The "Grand March" was played by the members of th© Fourth Regimental Band, after which followed a waltz, also played by the band. The rest of tho programme Messrs Yates's orchestra contributed. The watercolour room wa sarranged for supper, and a sumptuous repast was done full justice to by all present. • The little tables were daintily decorated with vases of spring flowers. There was a very large attendance of returned 6oldiers and their friends, including Miss Downi© Stewart (president of the Women's Patriotic Association) and a number of members oi the association.

A delightful musical evening was given at Onslow House on Thursday evening, when Captain. Ziesler entertained a nurnbar of his friends. Captain Ziesler, ass-isted by Mrs Hazlett, received his guests in the drawing room, which was all nicely arranged with flowers and foliage. An excellent supper was served in the billiard room, after which a few fox trots and other dances were indulged in. During the evening musical items were contributed by Mrs Oldham, Miss Macintosh, Miss Stephenson, Miss Theomin, Miss E. Edmond, and Miss Ixiing, whilst Mrs Mason, Mrs Falla, and Miss Barron gave pianoforte solos and accompanied the singers. Captain Ziesler himself sang delightfully several times; also Messrs A. A. Finch, Wright, Wilson, Monro. An amusing musical monologue was rendered by Mr Fenton. Several quartets, out of "The Persian Garden," were sung by Captain Ziesler, Mr B. Wrighi, and the Misses Sargood. # Some of the guests present were Mrs W." Hazlett, who wore a picturesque gown of blue charmeuse satin with ninon sleeves and bodice trimmf&d with Oriental touches; Mrs Edmond, beautiful gown of black silk covered with jet embroidered nf'non relieved with cream lace on bodice; Mrs Gallaway, handsome black charmeuse with jet trimming; Mrs Oldham, smart black and white gown with touch of jade green and long string of jade beads; Mrs Falla, soft black satin robe; Mrs Snow, reseda green velvet with silk embroidery; Mrs Bridgemun, smart blue charmeuse with blue velvet; Mrs Leslie Wilson, soft shade of pastel blue ninon over silk; Miss Williams, elegant black net over satin, the bodice being almost entirely composed of white; Miss Galloway, dainty pink ninon; Miss Theomin, pretty combination of pale pink and heliotrope taffetas; Miss G. Sargood, artistic shade of primrose georgette relieved with black velvet; Miss Neill, smart pale blue charmeuse, with overdress of black georgette embroidered with irridescent beads; Miss C. Edmond, beautiful frock of panne blue velvet, with primrose ninon on bodice. Also*present were Colonel and Mrs MacDonald, Dr and Mrs Batchelor, Mr and Mrs Finch, Dr and Mrs Stephenson, Mrs Aidwell, Misses Sargood, Stock, Macintosh, Barron, Bridgeman, Messrs Wright, Monro, Wilson, Fenton, Oldham, etc.

Mr.s White (Anderson's Bay), who has been paying a long visit to her sfster, Miss Holmes (Wellington), has returned to Dunedin.

Mrs Arnold MacDonald arrived in town from Invercargill on Thursday to welcome her brother, Mr Hunter Morris, who has been with the forces in Egypt for over three years, 'and returned to Dunedin on Friday evening, and is now' staying with Mr and Miss Morris, Liittlebourne.

Miss Petri© left for Gisborne by the Mokoia on Saturday.

Mr and Mrs Taylor, who were staying with Mk Edmond, Melville street, returned to Christchurch at the end of last week.

Mrs Burdon (Geraldine) is a.t present tho guest of JProfessor and Mrs •SThomson, St. David street.

Mr and Mrs Theomin, accompanied by Mr and Mrs E. Theomin, returned to Dunedin on Tuesday evening.

Mr and .Mrs Reg. Sis© motored through to be present at the Christchurch races last week. •

A very interesting Jecture was given at the Otago Women's Club on "Wednesday evening by Mr Stringer, when a large number of members were present.

Mies Rawscn left for Auckland on Saturday by the Mokoia.

Mr and Mrs Horton (Wellington), who have come to live in Dunedin, are at present staying at Leith House, George street.

Mrs Howard Jackson is paying a visit to Mrs Brown, of Brcomlands, Montecillo.

The engagement is announced of Miss Amy Kathleen Sibbald, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm. Sibbald, late of Customs; Dunedin, New Zealand, to Lieutenant J. J. Holme (Northumberland Fusiliers), of Newcastle, England.

The engagement is announced' of Mies Phyllis Ward, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. P. Ward, Supreme Court, Dunedin, "to Martin C. Ecclea, youngest son of Rev. Canon Ecclea, late of Woodville, H-awke's Bay.

INVERCARGILL, August 18. Mrs W. Quiinn left for a trip to Christchurch on Thursday. Mr and Mrs O'Beirne have gone for a short motor trip north. The Misses Seamen had an enjoyable little evening on Thursday for young people. Mrs Wad© had some friends .in for bridge on Friday evening. A surprise party visited Mrs A. W. Rodger, Gladstone, on Friday evening. The gathering took the form of a musical evening until after supper, when some of the party took up the dining room carpel, and proceeded to dance for a while. Among the unexpected guests were Dr and Mrs Wilson, Dr Applegate, Mr -and Mrs Hobbs, Mr and Mrs H. Royds, Mr and Mrs Hoyles, Miss Ewart, Mr and Miss Wylie, Mr and Mrs J. Macdonald, Mrs Mac Gibbon, Mr J. Gilkison, Mr and Mrs J. T. -Mitchell, Mrs Chewings, Mr and Mrs Campbell, Miss J. Thompson, Mrs Poulson, and Mrs Macdonald. Mrs Snow left for Dunedin last week. OAMARU, August 18.Tho picture "The Better 'Ole" was screened on Wednesday and Thursday. There was a matineo on each day. On Thursday St. Luke's Guild held a gift afternoon in the schoolroom, when a large number of beautiful and useful articles were collected for the sale, which takes place next month. During the afternoon presentations

"were made to the Misses HasecQl and Mrs Jennings, who ar© leaving the district. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the members of the guild. It was a great shock to her many friends to learn that Mrs do Lambert, sen., had died suddenly on Friday night, at Waimate> where she had gone to visit her daughter, Mrs li. J. Collie. Very sincere sympathy ds felt for her family in their great loss.

TIMAK.U, August 16. Mr and Mrs E. Eawnsley ("Wai-iti read) are spending the week in Christchurch. Mr G. LHinsforcl who has bsen staying with Mrs Dunsford, left on Wednesday for Opotiki. Mrs Barron and Miss O. Barron, who were staying with Mrs Grant, returned to Dunedin on Saturday. Miss Evans (North street) is staying with Mrs Caws, Invcrcargill. Mr and Mrs Smithson (Faillie) and Miss Smithson are at present in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Hall (Te Weka) are in Christchurch fox the races. Miss Clifford (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Clifford, L>e Cren. street. On Friday of last week a most enjoyable dance was given in the Assembly Booms. The hostesses were Mesdames E. A. LeCren, E G. Kerr, E. J. LeCren, W. D. Bevell, and Gunn, and among the guests were Mesdames Wigley, Newman, MaHlroy, Prrice, Burns, Cox, Bristol, King, Mr.sses Clissold, Robinson, Hay, Clifford, Crowe, Jones, Giles, Cartwright, Laidlaw, LeCren, Barron, Wright, and Messrs Gunn. Kerr, LeCren (8), Turnbull, Torlesso, 'Campbell, Solomon, Giles, Cliesold, Wigley, Ingle, Cuthbert, Bramsgrove, and Ussher.

CHRISTCHURCH, August 16. Grand National week this year has proved bo far to bo quit© as enjoyable as -was anticipated. The weather has been perfect, wonderfully warm for the time- of year, and beautiful, calm days. There was a very large attendance at Riccarton on Tuesday, the first day of the meeting, and there was ai distinctly after-the-war feeling in the air. Many beautiful and! elegant frocks were tobe seen, tailor-made costumes being mostly worn. • A great many of the smartest were carried out in fawn, fawn end navy blue being- quite the most favoured colours. Thehats were for the most part small,- and ospreys and ostrich plums were quite tha favourite trimming. Almost all the women, wore furs, those made in the shape of- a . little cape being very popular. Their Excellencies the Governor-general and the Countess of Liverpool were present. The Hon. H. F. ' Wigram, and Mrs Wigram came with them, and the A.D.C.'s Captain Garland and Lieutenant Millton. Her Excellency wore a ■ black seal coat over a costume 6f dark gaberdine, and a wide-bixnimed fawu georgette hat trimmed with a blue, band and fawn wings. Mrs Wigram wore a navy costume, with a smart wrap-coat of grey and a small brown toque; Mre Boyle's co»-_ tume was also navy blue trimmed with wide black braid, and a black hat with small black wings round the crown, beautiful sable fura madi> a very handsome finish. Mrs Algar Williams and Miss Phylks Boyle both chose navy as well, Mrs Algar Williams's hat being a very smart little toque of gold tissue and ospreys, and she also wore a cape of black seal; Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes wore a smart royal blue costume, with largo hat in the same coloured 1 straw; Mrs Arthur Elworthy looked very smart in coat-frock of fine black cloth, with a email black hat of Cisere straw, having tulle bows at the back, and black furs; L<ady Ward was dressed in. a handsome black satin gown with longpanels edged with a deep fringe, over thns was a long black cloth coat with.. a white fox fur collar, iier hat was black with ostrich. feather found the edge' of the wide brim; Mrs Acton-Adams wore a beautifully-braided grey costume, a coat of black seal trimmed with grey fur, and a small black feather hat; Lady Clifford was in a black costume, with ermin« furs; Miss Clifford wore a. purple •' costume, a mole velour cloth hat, and white fox furs; Miss Molly Clifford, black and S white striped costume; Miss June Clifford, cream gaberdine, small white hat trimmed witli ospreys, and white fox furs; Mrs G. Stead, a black and white check .costume, / large black hat with white ostrich feathers; Mrs Gerald Stead, a fawn costume, cream velour, hat, and a fur .coat; Mrs George Gould, a striped navy costume, white ermine furs, and a black velvet hat wreathed with white ospreys; Mrs Charles Campbell looked especially smart in a wine-coloured costume ' of jersey cloth trimmed with brown fur, with a hat of embroidered brown velvet; Mrs Marmaduke Bethel was in a white coa* tume, with white fox furs end small velour cloth hat. Others present were Mrs 0. Gj, Dalgety, Mrs John Griggs Mrs R. MaoV donald, Miss Mary Macdonald, Miss Jean Bowden, Mrs L. Lane, Miss Kitty Lane, Mm E. B. Davison (Lowry Peaks), Miss Margery Thomas (Auckland), Mrs Savill r< Mies F Phillips, Mrs Scott, Mrs M'Masteiy Miss Vera Hope, Mrs H. Elworthy (Timaru), Mrs . Richard Allen, Mrs T. Cowlisliaw, Mi«t Humphries, Mrs W. Moore, Mrs H. Cotterill, Miss G. Lao, Mrs Smithson (Timaru),. Mr* Orbell (Timaru). Mrs Percy Acton-Adams (Cheviot), Mrs J. Brodie (Wellington), -Mr* ~ B. Blunden (Waikairi). Mrs Cooke (Lincoln),' '. ■Mrs Murry-Aynesley, Mrs Cordner, Mrs Nedwill, Miss Ella Helmore, Miss Una Battray,., Miss Nancarrow, Mrs G. H. Hall, Miss Ritson Thomas (Krrkourn), Mrs G. Tripp, Mrs ; J. Woodhouse, Miss Neroli Knight, Mrs .William Deans, Mr'ss Russel (Hastings), 'Miss Hester Gould. Mrs P. Studholme, Mre "S. Laurence, Mrs T. Gibson, Miss Dorothy Anderson. Mrs F. Gibson, Miss Betty North- . cote, Mrs Fox. The Hunt Club ball on Tuesday evening? was a great success, and made a deligthful wind-up to the day's racing. It was held ia the Art Gallery, which had been most gor- . geously decorated for the occasion. All the walls in the dancing room were covered , with yellow and white muslin, with big mirrors in yellow frames placed here and there. The ceiling -was also veiled in the same muslin, which was stretched from wall to wall b«low the lights, with long trails of wisteria and little yellow and white balloons . suspended at intervals. The whole effect was very charming. The permanent gallery was furnished as a lounge, while supper-—wa"s served in a marquee which had been erected on the ground adjainms the Art Gallery. This, too, .was lined with yellow and white muslin, and the table decorations were yellow daffodils and mauve irises and crocuses* The ball was opened with an official set of lancers, those who danced in it being his Excellency the Governor-general and Mrs 1 John Grigg, her Excellency and Mr Derek Westenra, Mrs H. F. Wigram and Mr John Grigg, Mrs Arthur Elworthy and Mr Harold Ruseell, Mrs Marmaduke Bethell and MrArthur Elworthy, Mrs H. Elworthy and Mb Marmadiike. Bethel, Miss Nan Rich and Mr H. Elworthy, Mrs B. Studholme and Mr J. Woodhouse. Her Excellency wore a hand-

some gown of green and gold brocade, the ooxsage being mounted on gold lace and trimmed with brilliants. Mrs H. F. Wigram wore a beautiful frock of black ninon, with n loos© wide belt of gold tissue. Mrs Arthur Elworthy wi~3 beautifully attired in a gorgeous frock of mauve brocade velvet draped over a foundation of silver. Mrs M. Bethel looked very handsome in a frock of emerald green georgette, also over a silver foundai tion, with a long narrow train of emerald green velvet hung from the shoulders. Mrs Herbert Elworthy wore an uncommon frock, richly designed chiffon of gold and green with panels of black panne, and edged with jet fringe. One of the most beautiful black frocks was worn by Mrs Charles Campbell; it was made of jet. Miss Kitty Lane also wore a very dainty black jet frock; Mrs Savill, a striking gown of black and tangocoloured satin; Miss Phillis Boyle, black satin and ninon, with belt of blue and silver brocade; Miss Clifford, lovely frock of jado satin, with silver corsage; Mrs "William Deans, lovely frock of white satin; Miss Ella Helmore, black satin and georgette with touches of blue; Miss Sylvia Westenra, dainty frock of, powder blue georgette; Mrs A. M'Master, uncommon frock of pink brocade, with corsage and train of gold brocade; Miss Doris Barker (Geraldine), very pretty frock of pale lemon ninon; Miss Betty Cotterill also wore pale yellow with gold touches. There were so many striking and beautiful frocks that it would be almost impossible to describe them all; very bright colours were specially worn. Several handsome toilettes wero finished with large feather fans, which are fast becoming fashionable. Among the many who wero also present were Mrs J. Vernon, Mrs H. Cotterill, Mrs Cordner, Mrs Nedwill, Miss H. Gould, Mrs J. Brodie (Wellington). Mrs Scott, Mrs Cbaffey, Miss G. Moore, Misses Pratt (2), Clifford (2), Miss U. Rattray, Miss E. Armstrong (Auckland), Miss Margery. Thomas (Auckland), Mrs B. B. Wood, Miss Russel (Hastings), Misses Millton (2), Mrs * Lindo Ferguson, Misses Herdman (2), Mrs B. Davison, Mrs Leslie Miles. On "Wednesday morning an investiture ceremony was hold in the Provincial Council Chambers. The Governor-general, who was in the uniform of an officer of the King's Household, was accompanied by the Countess of Liverpool, Captain H. Garland, M.C., Lieutenant Millton, Lieutenant H. Helmore, and Mr Gavin Hamilton. There were a large number of people present, mostly relations and friends of the recipients of the honours. Among these were the Mayor and Mrs Thaoker, Colonel Chaffey, Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, Sir Joseph Kineey, Mrs George Rhodes, Mrs M. Bethell, Mrs G. Murry-Aynesley. Mrs Boyle, Mrs Holland, the Hon. H. F. "Wigram and M're Wigram, Mr G. Harper, Mrs W. Hill, Mrs H. R. Smith, Mia C. Chilton, Mrs Vornon, Mrs

Grrnimond, Mrs Algar Williams, Sister A. J. Mackay, Mrs W. Wood. The Art Gallery wa-3 again the centre of -i very brilliant scene on Wednesday evening, when the Pole Club held their ball. Every effort had been made to mak.> the ball a memorable one, and it quite surpassed all expectation. There v,-as not such a largo nrmbor present as the night before, whigh left more room for dancing. The decorations v/ero practically the same aa the previous night, except that there were large baskets of greenery ard roses suspended from the ceiling, and at intervals lound the walls was gxeen lattice-work, with roses and japonica climbing upon it. Supper was served in the marquee, which was also very charmingly decorated. The masses of spring flowers and the silver candelabra with pretty-coloured shades made the small supper tables look very .dainty. Miss Macdonald's orchestra supplied excellent music, and dancing was kept lip very merrily until the small hours of the morning. Their Excellencies the Governor-general and the Countess of Liverpool were present. In the official set of lancers his Excellency danced with Mrs Fox, her Excellency with Dr Fox, Mrs H. F. Wigram and Mr Acton-Adams, Mrs Arthur Elworthy and Mr Hugh Ensor, Miss Nan Rich and Mr Garland, Mrs E. Davison and Dr Maitland, Mrs Acton-Adams and Mr E. Davison, Mrs Ensor and Mr Arthur Elworthy: Most of those who were also present were the same who were at the Hunt Club ball the previous night. The weather was beautifully warm and sunny on Thursday for the second day of the Grand National meeting, and large crowds again appeared out at Riccarton. The lawn was thronged with beautifullygowned women, and as fur coats were mostly discarded, frocks were shown to a better advantage. Many of the best-dressed women wore coat frocks, these in many cases being 1 elaborately embroidered. Their Excellencies the Governor-general and the Countess of Liverpool are the guests of the Hon. H. F. Wigram and Mrs Wigram for race week. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward are the guests of Mr and Mrs Bernard Wood for the races. Captain and Mrs A. Rhodes (Tirnaru) are in town. Mrs Leslie Miles (Wellington) is the guest of Miss Clifford for the Grand National. Mr and Mrs J. Brodie (Wellington) are staying at the United Service. Miss Margery Thomas (Auckland) is -in town for the races. The Misses Clifford have returned from a trip to Honolulu. Mr and Mrs Smithson and Miss T. Smithson (Timaru) are in town for the races. Visitors staying at Warner's for National Week include Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy (Timaru), Mr and Mrs E. Rutherford (Inverness), Mr and Mrs Wolsoy-Kain (Tirmaru),

Mr and Mrs Mcodonald, Mr A. G-. Mccdonald, and Miss Macdonald (Geraldine), M and Mrs CO. T. Rutherford (The Peaks),' Mt and Mrs E. H. Eoid (Hakataramea), Mr and Mrs E. F. J. Grigg. Mr.sa Betty Northcote (Highfield) is the guest of Mrs Henry Cotterill, Cashmere . Mr and Mrs T. R. Rhodes (Timaru) are staying at the Clarendon. Mr and Mrs Beauchamp Lane have gone on, a trip to the North Island. Major and Mrs Hutton (Bar.gor) are the guests of Mrs A. E, G. Rhodes. ' BLENHEIM, August 14. The Blenheim Amateur Operatic Society appeared before a large audience at the Theatre Royal, Nelson, on Thursday and ; Friday evenings last week, where they rej ceived a hearty welcome. The party jour- | neyed overland by motor cars, and enjoyed the trip. I His Majesty's Theatre wa sonco again crowded on Monday evening for the third appearan.ee of the Borough School children, when "The Island of Balkis" was again staged in their usual good standard. Among the audience were Mrs Bennett. Mrs NobleAdams, Mrs Burden, Mrs Rolling, Misses Chapman, Mrs Purser. Mrs Lester, Mrs Scott, Mrs Nathan, Mrs Rogers, Mrs and Miss Scott-Smith, Mrs Low, and Mrs Rudd, etc. Mr and Mrs A. Lester (Nelson) are visiting fniends here. Mr and Mrs J. Corry and Mrs Bennett left yesterday by motor car to attend the Christchurch races. Mrs W. B. Stevenson (Upcot), who has been staying in town, returned home on Friday morning. Mrs L. Clouston is staying with Mrs M'Rae at Altimarloch. Miss N. M'Rae (Altimarloch) has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Mies E. Mowat has returned from visiting friends en "Wellington. Lieutenant F. Clouston and Mrs Clouston returned to Picton on Monday, and are spending their honeymoon in Queen Charlotte Sounds. Mrs Conolly and Misses Gard (2) have returned from Picton. Mr and Mrs H. H. Burden have returned fiom an ovarland trip to Nelson. i Mrs Bull is spending a few days in Picton. It is with much regret I record the death of Mr F. Redwood, of Spring Creek, who passed away at his residence on Wednesday morning. GREYMOTJTH, August 13. We are pleased to hear that Mr Felix Campbell is recoveiing from his recent sc-vere illness. Dr and Mrs M'Evedy have returned to Wellington.

Miss Cornwall has gone 1o Christchurch >n a visit to her sister, whom we are sorry to hear has been in bad' health for some time. Mr J. Martin, who has been in Greymouth for many years, left 'his morr.ing to take up hr.s new position in the Post and Telegraph Department. The Rev. J. W. Smyth, 8.A., who has been visiting the North Island, returned last evening. A fund has been started to raise money for a Soldiers' Club. It is to be hoped the effort will be nobly supported, as the lads who have done their bit in defending our courtry and our liberty can never • receive sufficient recognition. The least the publio can do is to see they have a place where they can congregate and renew the friendships formed in camps and battlefields. A grand Masonic ball is to take place on Tuesday, August 26. It is being eagerly looked forward to by many, as it is anticipated it will be the bell of the season. I hear there will be several charming debutants present. Mts- C. M'Queen has every reason to be proud at the result of her efforts in organising the peace concert which took place last Tuesday evening on the Opera House. The building was packed with a most appreciative audience, almost every item being encored. The general opinion was that it was the most successful entertainment held for years. The opening tableau, " Peace, Perfect Peace." was the most beautiful ever seen in Greymouth, the lovely singing of the hymn enhancing the charming effect. The programme was most varied, each number being a gem. The concert concluded with a march by 24 young ladies in national eost\ime, who had been perfectly trained by Sergeant-major Armstrong, to whom every credit is due. A substantial sum for the Old People's Home will be the result. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Wickes, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Shallcrass. Mr and Mrs H. and. F. Harley. Mr and Mrs Steer, Mr and Mrs Hartland, Mr and Mrs Gillies, Mr and Mrs Jeffries, Mr and Mrs Robertson, Mr and Mrs Angel, Mrs Agnew, Mr and Mrs M'Kay, Mrs Hannan, Mrs Ferraud, Mrs Wise, Mr Ring, Mr Jones, Mr and Miss Kettle, Misses Hanibleton, Hannan, Winchester, Arnott, and many others. The concert is to be repeated at Runanga on Monday evening when another bumber house is assured. It is with feelings of deep regret we have to record the death of Mts Okey, daughter of the late Mr Thomas. The deceased lady has for some time been resident in Christchurch, and it was there her death took plcae. Much sympathy is expressed for her three children and her brothers and sisters. A most enjoyable afternoon was given by the ladies of Holy Trinity Guild, at the

residence of Mrs Gus. Schaef, this afternoon. It was intended as a welcome to Bishop Sadlior, who has not visited this part of his diocese since his return from the front. Through unavoidable circumstances he did not arriv* in time. A delightful afternoon tea was served by the ladies. Songs were charmingly rendered by Mrs Stoup, Hodgkinson, M'Qucon, and Mr Robinson, Miss Cottle being the accompanist. Among those were Mesdamos Parfitt, ltobinson (2), Staffan, Ward, M'Queen, Scott, Steer, Green, Mabin, Cochrane, Hartland, Mr Mabin, and the" llev. Mr Eogers. WELLINGTON, August 14 The Prime Minister and Sir Joseph Ward, with the Ministerial party, returned to Wellington last Friday by' the Pateena. A heavy southerly gale delayed the boat on her way from, Auckland, and nearly everyone on board was nil. So rough was the trip that Mrs Massey was unable to attend the Civic reception tendered to the Ministers at noon. Lady Ward was present, however, and also Miss Massey. The former was seen to be wearing on© of the new draped cloaks m black cloth., and a very smart up-turned hat of coarse straw with two stripped feather quills at one side. Miss Massoy's navy coat and skirt were smartly cut, and she wore a small black toque. Mrs Bernard Wood and Mr Cyril Ward came from Christchurch to meet their parents, and returned on Saturday night, Sir Joseph and Lady Ward going down also for a few days. They have not returned to Wellington. Mrs Massey was indisposed for a couple of days after her arrival, but is greatly benefited by her trip abroad. Their Excellencies the Governor-general and Countess of Liverpool visited Mr and Mrs Massey on Sunday afternoon. On Monday their Excellencies left for Christchurch, whore they spend Grand National Week, returning to Wellington on Sunday. An investiture is to be held in Wellington on August 22, which will be during Admiral Lord Jellicoe's visit here. H.M.S. New Zealand is due at Wellington on Wednesday next, and Lord Jellicoe has accepted an invitation to a citizens' ball on August 26. The Navy League is making great preparations for the entertainment of both officers and men of the warship, and the Girls' Branch are giving a dance to the officers on the night of her arrival. The Mayoress's Committee, who arranged soldiers' dances in the Town Hall during the war, is undertaking the arrangements for a luncheon to be tendered to the men. As there are about 700 of them there will probably be two luncheon parties to include them all. It is also proposed to run a club for the men during their stay, with enterta;r.ments every night. Last Saturday night the directors of the Wellington Woollen Company entertained their employees at a dance in the Town Hall. There were 800 present from Petone and the town works. Those from Petone were brought in by 12 motor buses. Dancing and euchre passed the evening very pleasantly. Mr Barber, the" chairman, and Mrs Barber received, and the other directors present were Mr P. Dyer (with Mrs and Miss Dyer), Dr Prendergast Knight, Mr Kirk and Mrs Kirk, Mr Donne (the secretary) and his daughter. Duning the evening the Hon. T. M. Wilford attended 1 and addressed the gathering. He particularly thanked the Petone employees for their assistance in connection with the Eed Cross Copper trail. The Mayor of Petone was also present. Several firms have given peace parties of this kind, Mcssts Veitch and Allan entertaining their employees on Monday night. Some of the mounted men from Palestine arrived in Wellington by the TJlimaroa.' on Sunday, and were entertained at the Soldiers' Club. Passengers on the boat included the Misses M'Donald, of the Aotea Home staff, who were also welcomed at the club, and were met by members of the Home Committee and presented with bouquets. They have been conducting a convalescent camp at Ismailia since October last, as the numbers of sick were too great to be accommodated at the Home. Among those who were at the club on Sunday were--15 < -'^ ut ' la Mackenzie, who met some of his old comrades, and Sir James Allen, who spoke with many of the men, asking them about their future plans, etc.