TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3415, 29 August 1919, Page 55

TABLE TALK.

Wednesday Evening. During last week great interest was taken in the Capping Carnival, and the studentshad a gala time. The procession on Thursday morning was a source of great merriment. There were some weird costumes, and quite a number were dressed as girls, the impersonations- being in some cases very good. In the evening His Majesty's Theatre was crowded. Some most amusing items were given by the students, and their songs this year seemed to be- quite up to the standard of those of former years. On Friday evening after, the carrv.val the students' ball took place in the Art Gallery and Early Settlers' Hall, one hall not being sufficient to accommodate the number of people who were present. Some 500 attended, including quite a number of soldiers. With the quaint costumes worn by several of the students, the halls looked very gay. Both dancing halls were decorated with yellow and blue, the 'Varsity colours, and hung with flags • and garlanded with greenery. The water-colour room. (where a most recherche supper had been provided) was tastefully arranged with small and large tables, all being decorated with lovely spring flowers. Messrs Yates's Band supplied the music, which was excellent. On Saturday a reunion of the ex-girle of St Hilda's College was commenced at the college, where a large number of girls attended, former pupils having come from all parts of New Zealand to- be present. A tennis tournament was played on Saturday afternoon, when there was a keen contest between the present and past pupils of the school, the present girls coming off victorious. Services were held in the chapel on Sunday. An ex-girls' association has been formed in order to keep the past girls in touch with their school. On Saturday evening a very pleasant concert was given in the drill hall, when some delightful items, both musical and otherwise, were enjoyed. The evening was concluded w.ith dancing, everyone seeming to join in most heartily. On Wednesday of thid week a bazaar was held at the school, the funds going towards the many charities that the "Sisters" guarantee to assist. On Saturday morning several motor cars filled with a team of boys from the Otago High School left for Timaru to join in the football tournament which is being played there. A team from the Southland High I School also motored through. The Otago bovs were in the charge of Mr Frank Carnpbsil.

A reception of graduates of tlie University of Otago was held in the Allen Hall on Saturday afternoon, when a large number of friends of the graduates as well as all the professorial staff were present. A short address from the Chancellor (Rev. Dr Cameron) was followed by the presentations of the diplomas, each student receiving hi 3 or hers from the dean of the faculty to which he or she belonged. The ladies received glorious bouquets of flowers. After singing of the National Anthem, everyone adjourned to the women's common room, where delightful tea and cakes were partaken of. Borne present were Rev. Dr and Miss Cameron, Mr John Roberts, Dr Lindo Ferguson, Professor and Mrs Thompson, Dr and Mrs Gilray, Dr Benham, Dr and Mrs Drennan, Dr and Mrs Champtaloup, Dr and Mrs Gowland, Professor and Mrs Park Professor and Miss White, Dr Barnett, Dr and Mrs Marshall M'Donald, Dr PickerUl Dr and Mrs Malcolm, Dr and Mrs Inglis, Professor Jack, Professor Boys-Smith, Mr and Mrs Skinner, Dr and Mrs P. Fitchett, Professor Benson, Rev. Mr Davos, Dr and Mrs Dunlop Dr and Mrs Morrell, Mr, Mrs. and Miss Ross, Mrs and Miss Blacks, Aich™f°° n T Woodthorpe Lady Allen, Mrs Leech, Miss Ulnch, and Miss M'Kerrow.

Dr- Walter Shand and Miss Shand are the guests of their mother, Mrs John Shand (Oteorgo street). Mr and Mrs R. Sise returned from Christciiurcn last week. Mr and Mrs Elder (Waikanea) have returned to their home in the north. Mrs Lindo Ferguson motored through from Christchurch at the end of last week. Miss Kathl«n' M'Leam~~who has been kIdES? the North IsWj ha * returaed On Friday Mr and Miss Bownie Stewart Western * t 0 TemUka ' Cn loUte *° wi£ SS 4 C: , Edmoud for Wellington last Mr and Mrs Charles and Miss Mr Charles Orbell and Miss Mabel Orbell Oh£ Levels, Timaru) were in town last Mrs Snow has returned to Invercanrill after spending a few weeks in ' lhflnd Bi of dO ILt (G ;ee a k dine) ** hß "* ™ th <* i^iSSS*" hM goa r fol a *«*»«» hofir with her wher Dr E^da » woS. Dean Pitchett left by the Monowai on Tuesday for a trip to the north. Mr i Hunter Moms, who has been spending Jas Ssjsjgr Mo ™ **&£& Mr Denny and M> Dodgshun, who motored through to Christchurch for the races, have returned to Dunedin. Mrs Barrow and Miss O. Barrow, who have been on a visit to relations in Canterbury, have returned to Dunedin, • °» Thursday evening Captain Cornwall invited a few friends to dfnne* at the Dunedin Club'. After dumer the guests present enjoyed a game of bridge. INVERCARGILL, August 26. Ihe engagement is announced of Miss V Robinson, daughter of Mrs Oayley-Robiiison! of Christchurch, to Mr A .Young, formerly of Invercargill. Mr Young has just returned from the front. Mr Thomson Bush, son of Mrs L. Bush returned from the front last week. Mr Bush has been away on active service for four years. Dt G. Applegate had a few ladies .in for bridge on Thursday night.' Some of her guests were Mrs M'Lean, Mrs Wade, Miss Wade, Miss Ewart, and Mrs Wilson. Mrs J. M'G. Watson, Miss Watson, and Mr S- Watson motored to Dunedin this week. Mrs G. Smith, who is leaving here shortly is the guest of Mrs Rowley (Tweed street).' Miss Bell, her sister, is also staying with Mrs Rowley. ~M r «£ . Mr 9 M - Macalister have taken Mrs W. Qumn's house while she is away on holiday. Miss Thomson (Lennel) gave a very enjoyable little dance on Friday night in honour of her nephew, Mr T. Bush, who has just returned from the front. Among her guests were Mr and Mrs Broderick, Mr and Mrs Bicknell, Mr and Mrs F. Hall-Jones, Dr and Mrs G. Crawford, Miss Broderick, Miss Callender, Miss H. Prain, Miss Keddell Miss Hogg, Miss Seamon, Miss Field, Miss Hackworth, Messrs Callender (2), T. Bush Royds, Prain, Morrah, Keddell, Bell, Binney,' Cam, Broderick, Dale, and Dundas. Miss Gardner is the guest of Mrs Wvlio (Esk street). On Wednesday night a surprise party visited Mrs Philps (Avenue road). Mrs C. Tapley (Dalrymple road) gave a most enjoyable children's party on Saturday. In the evening some of the older ones joined the children, and spent a very happy evening there. Miss Campbell, who has been staying in Wellington for some months, has 'returned home. Mr and Mrs E. R. Wilson returned from the north last week. Miss Hogg gave a small tea at her residence (Don street) on Monday afternoon. On Monday evening the annual hockey dance was held .in Victoria Hall. OAMARU, August 27. The Old Boys' Football Club gave a- very enjoyable dance in the Drill Hall on Monday, 18th. Some who were present were Mr and Mrs H. Maude, Mr and Mrs T. Creagh, the Misses Hargreaves, Mitchell, Alison Darling, Piper, Cameron, Hewat, Brenda Humphries, Messrs Bishop, Angus B. Hewat, Clayton, Saunders, G. -Sumpter. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Sutton gave a farewell to the Misses Hassell, with presen- ' tation from tho Victoria League. Some of

guests wero the Misses Mrs Douglas, Mrs and Miss Darling, Mm Barry, Mrs Meek, Mrs Hjorrrng, Mra "Woodward, Mrs Whitton. Last Wednesday a very enjoyable afterneon was spent at Mrs Whitton's, when tho members of the Kahanga Club met to farewell the Misses HasselL who are shortly letving the town. Musical items were rendered by Mesdames Hjorring, Elcoate, and M'Culloch, and Miss Farra. Mrs Scott entertained a few friends at a farewell tea for Mrs J. I/. Eobinson on Thursday afternoon. The Kahanga Club met at Mrs Sutton's house on Thursday evening, with Mra Elcoate in the chair. On Saturday evening Miss Carnie Lancely and her talented company gave one of their enjoyablo concerts at the pictures. Among the audience wero Mra and Miss Niicolls, Mrs \V. Surnpter, Mra G-. Sumpter, Miss M'Douall, Mr and Mrs Burry, Mr and Mr* Woodward, Mr and Mrs Wright, Mr and Mrs P. T. Shand, Mr and Mrs Y. Shand, Mr and Mrs Fotheringham, Miss Stronach, Miss Davies, Mr and Mrs Elcoate. A rinkmg party got up by a number of ycung people was held on Monday night in the Drill Hall. Some present were Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Humphries, Mrs R. Orbell, Mr and Mrs Mackrell, Mrs Sutton, Mrs R. S. Mitchell, Mrs Woodward, Mrs G. Surnpter, Mrs W. Sumptcr, Mrs and the Misses Darling, Mrs Meek, Mrs Cuthbertson, Mr art J Mrs Elcoate, Mrs Irvine, Mr and Mm Stanley Beid, Mr and Mrs Harvey, Mrases Williams, Nicolls, M'Mulleh, Keddie, Dennison, Cameron, Eobinson, Piper, A. Piper, Hewat, Davies, D. Dawes, Farra, Messrs Saunders, B. Hewat, Clayton, G. Sumpter, Tarlton, Angus, Cameron, H. Maude, Bannerman. A delicious supper (provided by tho committee) was. served in the small hall upstairs. ; . Mrs Irvine ©pent a few days in Dunedin last week. . Mr and Mrs Mackrell are the guests of Dr and Mrs Orbell. Miss Evans (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs Macpherson (Totora). Miss Haines is visiting Dunedin. Mrs and the Misses Macpherson motored to Dunedin last week. The engagement is announced of Miss Tui M.'Kinnon to Mr Harold Preston. Sister Tucker is the guest of Mrs Fotheringham. TIMARU, August 25. Mrs Howard Tripp (Wai-iti road) has returned from Napier. Mrs G. C. Martin, who -was in Timaru for the winter, returned on Wednesday to Fa<irlie. Sir George Fenwick (Dunedin) was in Timaru this week on his way to Wellington. Mrs OTrnsby (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs Hope (Tumanoka). Mrs A. S. Elworthy (Holme Station) has returned from Christchurch. Mrs R. Gillingham and Miss Gillingham. (Fairlie) were in Timaru this week on their return from Auckland. Mrs F. A. Raymond (Beverley road) is at present in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Simon Mackenzie (Park Lane) have returned from Christchurch. Mrs Gresson (Selwyn street) is spending some weeks tin Christchurch^ On Tuesday a quiet wedding took place in Christchurch when Miss Mildred Mannering only daughter of Mr G. E. Mannering was married to Mr Alister Mackenzie, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Simon Mackenzie, of Timaru.

CHRISTCHURCH, August 26. The Assembly Ball held in the Art Gallery on Friday night concluded the race week dancing gaieties, and, was, il it were pos--sibly, even more enjoyable than the others* Everyone seemed to be worked l up to dancing, and things- went with a swing from beginning to eiid. All the ladces wore powder and patches, and the ballroom truly presented a most charming scene with the beautiful gowns and this quaint, wonderfullyattractive style of head-dressing. The decorations were carried out in yellow and whiter —the walls being covered with white mnoßilin. (and having wide yellow pamels l . Large mirrors in gilt frames were set here and there along the wall, and the ceiling was hidden by a canopy of white ana yellow, with big white baskets of greenery and plum blossom hanging at intervals. Supper was served in a curtained-off part of the large room, the other part being used as a lounge. The supper tables wer« very prettily decorated wiith yellow-shaded candlesticks and spring flowers. Their Excellencies the Governor-general and the Countess of Liverpool were among the guests. Other 3 present were Mr and Mrs Walter Moore, Mr and Mrs Algar Williams-, Mrs Boyle, Mr and Mrs Henry Cotterill, Dr and Mrs Fox, Mr Justice Herdrnan, Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Dr and Mrs 0. Nedwill, Mr and Mrs E. Cordner, Mr and Mrs G. Helmore, Mr and Mrs H. Elworthy, Mr and Mrs G. Grigg, Mr and Mrs E. Grigg, Mr and Mrs J. Brodie (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Kenneth Macdonald, Mr and Mrs T. Gibson, Mr and Mrs A. Pratt, Mr and Mra M. Bet hell," Mrs Wigram, Mra P. Studholme, Mrs C. Rattray (Dunedin), Mrs Savdll, Mrs Dalgety, Mr and Mrs J. Deans, Mr and Mrs M. Tripp, Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell, Mrs Neill, Mr and Mrs Andreae, Mrs H Acland, Mr and Mrs A .M'Master, Dr and Mrs Scott, Major and Mrs G. Hutton, Mr and Mrs B. Wood, Mr and Mrs J. Vernon, Mr and Mrs K B. Davison, Misses Clifford (3), E. Helmore, D. Barker, XJ. Rattray, Herdrnan (2), G. Moore, P. Boyle, J. Wells, A. Jennings, N. Knight. N. Riche, S. Westenra., M. Thomas (Auckland), V. Ritson-Thomas (Blenheim), H. Gould, M. Macdonald, J. Bowden, S- Fox, D. Anderson, I. Westenra, Robinson (2), R. Gibson, K. Lucas, B. Cotterill, Pratt (2), B. Northcote, B. Chaffey, V. Hope, C. Macfarlane, E. Hall, B. Buckley, E. Armstrong (Auckland), R. Moss (Wellington), M. Nichol, A. Stott (Wellington), Million (2), Messrs Miller, Garland, Millton, M'Rae. Wallis, Nolan, Wanklyn, E. Norman, Helmoro, Duncan, Gillan, Hawkin, Campbell, Moore, Gerard, Hudson, Thomson, Sinclair-Thomson, Bell, Grigg (3), Steadman. Macdonald, Nichol, Cotterill, Wilding (2), Harper, Rattray, ILauT-effii-©, Major "Ulrich, Lieutenant-com-mander Boyle, Dr Newton, Colonel Chaffey, and many others. Saturday was the final day of the Grand National meeting, and although the weather was rather cold and w'ndy there was a- large attendance o\it at Riccarton. Their Excellencies the Governor-general and the Countess of. Liverpool, with the- Hon. F. H. Wigram and Mrs Wigram, were present during the day. Others noticed were Mr and Mrs G. Gould, Mr and Mrs A. Boyle, Miss Boyle, Lieutenant-commander Boyle, Mr and Mra C. Dalgety, Mr and Mra Algat

Williams, Mr and Mrs Gerald Stead, Mr and Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Mr. and Mrs C. Campbell, Mr and Mrs H. Cotterill, Dr and Mrs ■ J. Stevenson, Mr and Mrs A. Rhodes (Timaru), Mr and Mrs W. Deans,. Colonel and Mrs Chaffey, Mr 'and Mrs C. Rattray, Mrs G. Stead, Mrs G. *Helmore, Miss Ella Helxnore, Mrs G. Rhodes, Miss D. Anderson, Mr and Mrs W. Moore, Mrs H. Knight, Miss N. Knight, Mrs Savill, Mrs M. Bethell, Mrs Edgar Stead, Miss B. Northeote, Mrs Ronalds, Mrs T. Cowlishaw. Mrs Riohard Allen gave a very_ enjoyable bridge party on Saturday evening The players included Mrs Wardrop, Mrs H. Acland, Mrs E. Harper, Mrs Pox, Mrs C. Rattray (Dunedin,) Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs J. Brodie ("Wellington), Miss Cowlishaw, Miss J. Lee, Mrs M. Bethell (Pahu Pastures.) A bogey match was playedon Sbr.rley Golf Links oh Wednesday, the winner being Mrs Murphy. L ; eu ten ant-colonel J. Pindlay, C. 8., D. 5.0., and Mrs Pindlay, who were the guests of Dr and Mrs J. Stevenson (Fendalton) for race week, are visiting Mrs James Stevenson (Plaxton). Miss M. Thomas (Auckland), who was visiting her sister, Mrs E. B. Davison (Lowry Peaks), has gone up to Wellington. Miss M. Macdonald and Miiss J. Bowden are staying with Miss Colleen Macfarlane (Kaiwara). Miss Ella Hei'more has gone to "Wellington, where she is staying at Government House for H.M.S.' New Zealand's visit. Tho engagement is announced of Miss Dorothy M. Newton, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Newton, "Webb street, and Captain C. W. D. Bell, 10th Royal Hussars and R.A.F., youngest eon of the Hon. Sir Francis Bell and Lady Bell, "Wellington. GREYMOUTH, August 90. Mrs J. D. Lynch, who has been visiting Christchurch, returned by Tuesday's express. Mr and Mrs F. W. Kitchinghantf who have been visiting Christchurch, returned evening. Mr D. H. Roberts, who went to Christchurch for the Grand National meeting, has returned. Mrs C. M'Queen and her concert party journeved to Runanga on Monday evening. In snite of the inclemency of the weather, the hall was well filled by a most appreciative audience. After the concert a complementary supper and dance was tendered to the performers, who were loud in praise of the kindness received from the Runanga people. Those performing were Misses Hannan C2), Steer (3.) Baxter. Broad, Richmond, Wickes (2), M'Queen, M'Kay, Clark, Parfitt, Robertson (Runans , a). Dodson, Smith, O'Brien, Stubbs (2), Griffen, Brebner, Morgan. Ring, Hopkins, Chew, Messrs Clark, Robertson, and Sergeant-major Armstrong. Mrs E. C. Levvey and her daughter leave fcr Christchurch by Thursday's express. Nurse Coburn, of Christchurch, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Coburn, returns by Thursday's express. The Greymouth Tennis Club held last evening in the Druids' Hall a most successful plain and fancy dress ball. Amonsr those in fancy costume were Miss V. Hnnnan (wijbch), Miss K. Hnrnan and Miss I. M'Queen (pierettes), Miss Bush (Carmen), Miss R. Steer (French peasant). Miss May Steer (Highland lasa : e). Miss Smith (Dutch boy), Mrs Shepherd (Dutch gr'rl), Miss Taylor (Serbia), Miss D. Wickes (gipsy), Miss Vesta Wickes (Quackeress), Misses Brebner and Robertson (Highland lassies), Mr D. Bush (parson), Mr Mellor (Mephistopheles,), Mr Gordon Brebner (clerk of the course), Mr

P. Lowe (vagabond). Others present were Messrs Laurenson, Baxter, Coates, M'Kay, Hartland, Bryden, Wylde, M'Glashan, Shallcraes, Lusty, Edwards, Steer. The Bowling and Croquet Club hold another of their enjoyable socials on Friday evening. 'WELLINGTON, August 23. H.M.S. New Zealand arrived in Wellington Harbour early on Wednesday, and found fine weather awaiting her. In spite of the early hour the ships in harbour went out to meet her, and flags were flown from every point. A number of school children lined the shore at Oriental Bay, waving flags and holding banners bearing messages of welcome. The children were clearly seen from, the ship, and she dipped her flag in salute to the youngsters, who cheered lustily. The civio welcome to Lord Jellicoe was held at noon, and was most enthusiastic. The Town Hall was crammed, and the people cheered and cheered again when the Admiral rose to speak. His Worship the Mayor received the guests, and Lady Jellicoe, who accompanied her husband, was presented by the Mayoress with a bouquet, of daffodils tied with tho WelLington colours (black and yellow). The Prime Minister, Mrs and Miss Massey, Sir Joseph Ward, Sir James Allen, Sir Robert and Lady Stout, Sir Francis Bell, and all the members of. the Ministry were present with their wives, &s well as Oity Councillors, members of the Navy League, etc. Sir Joseph Ward, in his speech, caused some laughter when he told Lord Jellicoe how much he was losing by not visiting Bluff Harbour, where he would get a welcome second to none in New Zealand. Admiral Viscount and Lady Jellicoe are th - * guests of the Governor-general and the Countess of Liverpool during their stay in Wellington. On Thursday the Admiral and officers of tha New Zealand were entertained, to luncheon by the Cabinet at Bellamy's. A luncheon to the men of the battleship was given at the Town Hall by a body of ladies headed by the Mayoress on the same day. About 500 men attended, and all seemed to enjoy the fare spread before them. As their spokesman, Chief Boatswain Wilkinson said they were not used to seeing such plenty. He referred to the sacrifices the navy had made during the war, and expressed great pleasure at being in New Zealand agaiin, having first visited here 21 years ago. The hall was decorated with flags, and the tables were gay with spring flowers. There were 40 tables, each in charge of two matrons, and each had decorated according to their fancy. Crackers were on the tables, and the men had great fun in decorating each other with fancy caps. Some received buttonholes, and all went away well pleased with their entertainment. The ship has a good pipe band, and the' rr'pers played several selections after lunch, some of their comrades dancing. Before leaving they gave three very Britisn cheers for the ladies, which nearly brought down the roof. Mrs Massey and Lady Ward were tendered a welcome home by the Pioneer Club on Tuesday afternoon. The rooms were gay with flowers, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. Lady Ward was laid up with a bad cold and unable to attend, but Mrs Massey spoke and told the ladies something of the -"syirk of the women police and clubs in England. Lady Stout, the president, received the guests, among whom was Mrs Wsilson, president of the- newly-formed Auckland Women's Club. The occasion was also taken advantage of to say good-bye to Miss Edith Howes, who leaves for Australia this

wa&k, and who has been a member of the club during her stay in Wellington! ■ August 25. On Thursday night their Excellencies the Governor-general and the Countess of Liverpool gave a ball at Government House in honour of Admiral Viscount Jellico© /and Viscountess Jelliooe. The function —the first Vice-regal ball held since the war began—was a brilliant one, and -all the arrangements were well carried out. Beautiful flowering plants from the conservatories decorated the rooms and the supper tables, the latter being arranged in three rooms, in the centre one of which was a large sugar model of the battleship. The Viceregal set was danced by his Excellency with Lady Jelliooe, Admiral Jelliooe with Lady Liverpool, the Prime Minister and Lady Stout, Sir Joseph Ward and Mrs Massey, Sir Robert Stout and Lady Findlay, Sir Alfred Bobin and Mrs Devas, Commander Dreyer and Miss Robin, and Sir James Allen and Mrs Arthur Myers. The ballroom presented a very brilliant appearance, besides the beautiful gowns worn by the - ladies, uniforms and decorations were dt> rigour and many were worn, the scarlet coats of the officers being once more seen. His Excellency Lord Liverpool wore the ribbon and star of St. Michael and St. George-and a number of other decorations. Lady Liverpool was wearing the ribbon and star of the Order of the British Empire, also tho white star of a Lady of Grace of the Order of St. John and the Coronation Medal. Her Excellency was gowned in white charmeuse partiially veiled in ninon inlet with fine Cluny lace, the same lace draping the sleeves and corsage, • and diamond tiara ornaments. Lady Jellicoe wore a gold brocaded white satin gown with square train lined with gold tissue, and also wore a diamond necklace and small tiara. Lady Stout wore mauve satin veiled in grey georgette, with pearl ornaments, and a square train of grey satin lined with mauve and finished 1 with fringe. Mrs Massey wore black satin draped with georgette and fin- • ished with jet ornaments. Lady Findlay was in black satin with scintillating trimming of jet fiequins. Mrs Myers wore black-and-gold brocade swathed over an underskirt of black lace mounted on white silk. She wore a black Paradise plume as hair ornament. Miss Robin wore silver sequinned net over pale blue, and Mrs Devas was in a graceful gown of draped white satin finished with pearl bands. There were a number of officers of H.M.S. New Zealand ■ present, and most of the Ministers and their wives, the Mayor and Mayoress, and other official people. Mrs T. M. Wilford wore a black dress with handsome sequinned trimming of jet; Miss Salmond, opal-tinted shot silk with ninon to match; Mrs Pomare, pale pink oharmeuse with svilver lace; Miss Bell, soft green silk with tulle of a deeper shade; Miss Violet Bell, rose and gold tissue pleated frock; Miss Doris Russell, rose pink charmeuse, finished with tiny satin rosebuds on the bodice; Miss Isabel Massey, white with crystal net appliqued with large purple flowers; Mies Isabel Wilford, cream satin with tunio of real lace and belt of blue broche; Miss Boyle (Christchurch), grey georgette finished with blue; Miss Ella Helmore, cream satin with waistless tunic of embroidered net, with gnrdle of pearls; Mrs Gage-Williams, blue taffetas with tulle sash and draperies; Mrs M'Villy, cream brocade and gold; Mrs James Hislop, emerald green with gold lace. Among those present were General Robin, General and Mrs M'Gavin, Colonel and Mrs Sleeman, Mrs and Miss Harcourt, Hon. G. W. and Miss Russell, the Misses Russell, Captain Gage-Williams, Mr and Mrs J.

Crawford,, Mr W. Barton and the Misses Bar'on, Miss Vavasour (Blenheim), Sir John Salrnond, Mr and Mrs lan Duncan, the Misses Duncan, Mr and Mrs M. Turrell, Dr and Mrs Elliott. Mr and Mrs M. Myers, Mr and Mrs Bid-well, Mr and Mrs T. Young, the Misses Nathan, Mantell, Stott, Dyer, Dnthie, Cocile Baldwin, Commander, and Mrs Keily, Colonel Bettington, Captain Brandon, Mi and Mrs H. Gore, Dr and Mrs Steel, Dr and Mrs Shand, and many others. The Misses Phyllis Boyle, Ella Helmore, and Wan Rich, of Christchurch, are tho guests of their Excellencies at Government House during the festivities. Two luncheons have been given to the men of H.M.S. New Zealand by the Citizens' Committee at the Town Hall last week. The Ladies' Committee were in charge, . and under the leadership of the Mayoress (Mrs J. P. Luke) the arrangements were splendidly carried out. About 400 men were entertained ea-ch day, and had a capital lunch, finishing with cigarettes, sweets, etc All thoroughly enjoyed the good things provided, and were most grateful to tho ladies for entertaining them. After luncheon the first day they were taken in special cars to the Zoo, and on the second day a sports meeting was held in the afternoon. The sailors have- taken full advantage of the club held for them at the Town Hall, and have thoroughly enjoyed the dances each noght. The Girls' Branch of the Navy League gave a dance on Friday night to the officers of H.M.S. New Zealand in the Drill Hall. There were about 800 present, and a very enjoyable time was spent. The Bishop of Wellington and Mrs Sprott gave an "At home" on Friday afternoon in tho Concert Chamber to Admiral Lord Jellicoe and Lady Jellicoe. Their Excellencies the Governor-general and the Countess of Liverpool also attended, as well as their guests. The hall was prettrly decorated and furnished, and a large number of guests were present, including many of the clergy of the diocese. Mr and Mrs Coleridge and Miss Campbell assisted the host and hostess in looking after the guests. Thousands of people have visited H.M.S. New Zealand, as she lies- at the Queen's wharf. During the week-end about 15,000 ■went on board. To-day the school children 'are visiting the ship,, under the charge of the Head Masters' Association. They are all being given refreshments afterwards in the shed near by, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the No,vy League being in charge. Two of the doctors of the New Zealand have their wives with them during the visiit to the Dominion. Mrs Devas is staying at Mrs Malcolm's, and Mrs Macintosh at the Grand Hotel. The latter is the wife of JJr George Macintosh, a son of Mrs Alex. Macintosh, of Wellington. AUCKLAND, August 20. The Auckland Grammar School will hold the first function in connection with the jubilee to-morrow, when all old boys of the school are to muster at the gate, Mountain road, in the afternoon. The wives of the old. boys and former pupils of the Girls' School have all been invited to* be present in the hall, when speeches will be- delivered, after which tho other items on the programme will be carried out in the grounds. In ihe evening a reunion of old boys is to be held. Mr and Mrs S. Koper (nee Dr Margaret Mac Cohen) are spending part of their honeymoon in and are staying at the Grand. They are leaving for Dargaville next week.

The Auckland Law Students' ball, held in the Town Hall on Friday evening of last week, was a brilliant success, the attendlance being estimated at over 1500 dancers, as well as a large number of onlookers in the galleries. The hall was plentifully decorated with flags and evergreens. The secretaries (Mr El L. Bartlett and Mr O L. Martelli) and the committee are much to be congratulated on their work in connection with the ball. The platform (which was comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated with spring flowery) was reserved for the chaperones —Mrs R. M. Algie (wife of the president of the Law Society), Mr© T. N. Baxter, Mrs C. F. Buddie, Mrs T. W. Leys, Mrs J. R. Reed, and Mrs J. A- Tole. There were so many beautiful frock 3 worn that it makes it an impossibility to choose any for special description. Amongst others present were Mrs Proudfoot (Te Kuiti), the Misses Farquhar (2; Dunedin), Mrs Malet (India), the Misses Egerton (2), Rathbone, Oliphant (2), Rona Otway, Phyllis Alexander, Buckleton, Geddes, Herman, Macfarlane, Holmea (2), Thomas, Overton Smith, and Mrs Athol Mil's. Mr and Mrs Warwick Wilson are at present in Christohurch. The Misses Rathbone (Lower Hutt) are staying at Cargen. Mrs Caldwell and Miss Vida Caldwell have left for their home in Cambridge. Captain R. S. Johnston and Mrs Johnston (Wanganui) are staying at the Central Hotel The • engagement i 3 announced of Miss Grace Carter, the'elder daughter of Mr and Mrs R. S. Carter, Remuera, to Mr Philip Whitley-Maddock, son of the late Mr and Mrs H. Whitley-Maddock, of Clifton, Bristol, England. Miss Winifred Wilson, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs Finlay Wilson, Onehunga, is to be married next month to Mr W. Davenport, son of Mr and Mrs S. Davenport, Epsom. The engagement is announced of Miss Amy Sibbald, daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Sibbald, late of Auckland and now resident in Sydney, and Lieutenant J. J. Holme, late of the Northumberland Fusiliers Mrs Tate (Wellington) and her young family and governess, who have been staying at the Grand for several days, left by the Talune for Samoa last Monday, to join Colonel Tate, who has been appointed Acting Commissioner of*Samoa. 63? Descriptions of balls, &0., must bo endorsed by either the \Vitne9s correspondent for the district or by the secretary of the ball committee. The MS. oi any correspondents who do not comply with this rule will be sent to the secretary_ior endorsement prior to appearing. To ensure publication in the iorumommg issue letters should reach the Witness office if possible on Saturday night, but on no account later than Monday night. WAIMAHAKA ESTATE BALE. A very successful ball was held in the Waimahaka Hall on the 22nd inst., given by the employees of the Waimahaka Estate to the residents of _ the surrounding districts. The hall was tastefully decorated with tree ferns and native evergreens, and the floor was in excellent order. Mr T. Roughan fulfilled the duties of secretary in a very able manner. Excellent music was supplied by. Mr andl Mrs N. Macintosh, assisted by Miss Barker and Mr James Templeton, while Mr James Macintosh made a very efficient M C. The catering was in the capable hands of Mrs Beaton. Thirty couples took part in the Grand March, which was led by the chairman and his wife (Mr and Mrs Bain Challis). Some very dainty frocks were worn by the ladies, among which may be mentioned: Mrs T. Roughan, black satin with dainty

trimmings; Mrs H. Peinberton, smart tailored jet skirt, with whit* crepe do chine blouse; Mrs B. Challis, emerald green silk With jet net overdress, with finishings of old gold; Miss Hazlett, Tuscan silk poplin with lace trimmings; Miss Amy Pemberton, white voile with pale heliotrope sash; Mrs Cameron, cream serge pinafore frock, with a daintycrepe cite chine blouse; Mrs Elliot, a very becoming frock of cream voile with dainty finishings of pink and blue rosebuds; Miss Barker, shell pink satin; Mies Anderson, smart frock of black silk with dainty lace effects; Miss Morton, white lawn coat frock prettily embroidered; Miss Rya*n, pretty frock of white embroidered voilo; Miss M. Dowier, saxe blue pinafore frock; Miss Dilly Cook, black silk skirt, with pale pink satin blouse; Mrs D. Morton, pretty frock of grey cloth daintily trimmed; Mrs James Crighton, saxe blue floral voile with black satin trimmings; Miss J'. Dowler, saxe blue pinafore frock; Mrs Andrew Crighton, dove grey with satin finishings; Mrs N. Macintosh, champagne crepe de chine, with a smart tailored skirt; Miss Hands, pale blue, and black pinafore frock; Mrs Cook, smart navy skirt, with a dainty white blouse; Miss Stout, neat ekirt of grey, with a dainty embroidered blouse; Mrs Jack Crighton, black voile with white trimmings; Mrs Cunningham, pretty white silk blouse, with a fawn gaberdine ekirt; Mrs Murdoch, tussore silk; Mrs H. Walker, dainty embroidered voile; Miss D. Stirling, neat navy skirt, with a white silk blouse; Miss Beaton, wine-coloured velvet with' trimmings to match. During the supper interval Mr A. Elliot, in a neat little speech, thanked the employees on behalf of the guests' for a most enjoyable evening, Mr Bain Challis suitably responding. Vocal items were contributed by Mrs- Cameron and Mr T. Dancing wae kept up until halfpaet thres in the morning, and one arid all wendsd their way home after having spent a very enjoyable night's entertainment