TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3444, 16 March 1920, Page 54

TABLE TALK.

V Saturday. During the week an official farewell visit was paid Dunedin by the Governor-General and Lady Liverpool. They arrived on Wednesday afternoon by the first express, and were anet by the Mayor, Colonel MacDonald, and a number of the staff, also" a guard of honour composed of the High School Cadets. After their Excellencies nad been welcomed they proceeded to Dr and Mrs Lindo Ferguson's residence, Anderson's Bay, whoso guests they were while staying here. On Thursday a luncheon party was given by Mr and Mrs John Roberts at their residence, Littlebourne, the guests of honour being the Governor-General and Lady Liverpool. The table was prettily decorated with pink flowers. Besides the host and hostess and their Excellencies there were present Mr and Mrs James Roberts, Mr and Mrs John Cook, Dr and Mrs Pitchett, Dr and; Mrs Lindo Ferguson, Mrs George Roberts,and Mr Hamilton'. -'

In the afternoon of Thursday Mr and Mrs Charles Rattray entertained, the GovernorGeneral and Lady Liverpool at a tennis party .'at their residence, Anderson's Bay, when a number of gufrTts were invited to be present, most of whom took part in playing tennis.. Dr and Mrs Lindo Ferguson ' invited a number of friends to dinner on Thursday evening at their residence, Anderson's Bay, to meet their Excellencies. The table was charmingly arranged with a scarlet creeper and red shades. The hostess wore an entire gown of black with jet; Lady Liverpool waa robed in a handsome apricot satin softened with ninon. Those present were Lady Williams, Lady Allen, Dr Stanley Batchelor and Miss Batchelor, Colonel and Mrs Fa 11a, Mr and Mrs Charles Statham, Miss M'Lean, Mr Hamilton, Mr Butterworth, Mr Foster. On Friday morning the Governor-General held an investiture in the Art Gallery Hall, when a number of citizens received honours for war work. A luncheon was given by Dr and Mrs Lindo Ferguson at ■ their residence, Andereon's Bay, on Friday, when the table was artistically arranged with purple asters. Those present, as well as the host and hostess and their Excellencies, were Bishop ctnd Mrs Neville, Miso Frances Rattray, Miss J. Webster, Miss Stewart, Mr Hamilton, and Mr Hamilton Thomson, A.D.C. A civic and farewell reception was given in the Art Gallery on Friday afternoon, when an address was presented to his Excellency the Governor-General by his Worship the Mayor, Mr Begg. Another presentation was made by the Red Cross Society in the form of a scroll on green leather worked by a wounded soldier in the hospital. The presentation was made by Rev. Bryan King. Lady Liverpool received a bouquet from the members of the Patriotic Association, preeented by Miss Downie Stewart. During the reception some delightful music was rendered by Flint's Band. The hall was decorated with flags and ferns. On Thursday evening Mra Oldham gave a bridge party in honour of the Miwes Sargood, who leave shortly for England. Some present were Mesdames Cheeseman, Wei gall (Sydney), Graham, Sargood (2), Bridg.eman, K. Ulrich, J". Sise, Stock. Kempthorne. A dinnea- party was given by Mrs Charles Rattray at her residence, Anderson's Bay, on Friday evening in honour of her Excellency Lady Liverpool. The table was daintily arranged with pink dahlias and coloured candle .shades on the lights. The hostess received in the drawing room, being attired in a soft white spotted tulle gown, with bodice and skirt swathed with a. very pale shad© of powder blue satin. Her Excellency was robed in a handsome white satin relieved with ninon and gold trimming, and gold band in her hair. Those present were Mosdames Lindo Ferguson, Russell Ritchie, Sinclair Thom?on, Misses Rattray, Williams, G. Webster, and M'llwraith.

On Friday evening a large "At home" was given by the Otago Women's Club, the gusst of honour being her Excellency Lady Liverpool. A delightful programme had been arranged by the committee, and during the evening an excellent string band played. On entering the club- Lady Liverpool was pre-

seiited with a lovely basket of pink carnations . by the committee, . who welcomed her. The whole of the club was thrown open, and had been, prettily arranged with flowers*" The stage looked exceedingly well, with greenery and various lights. The arts and crafts room was inspected, and was very much admired. Mis Lindo Ferguson, the president of the club, in a few nicely-chosen words bade her Excellency farewell, eulogising the splendid example Lady Liverpool had shown during the war. Her work and interest in the soldier abroad and wounded soldiers would always' be remembered. Lady Liverpool thanked the club delightfully for the kindness she had received from the members during her visits to J_>unedin. Her Excellency looked charming in a handisome white satin, with white ninon and gold trimming; Mrs Lindo Ferguson* (president), black satin relieved with gold; Mia Hewitson, black satin trimmed with white and jet; Mrs Statham, black ninon over satin bodice almost- enirely composed of emerald green with touches of gold; Mrs Oldham, soft old gold satin with ninon the sarnie shade, and trimmed gold; Dr Siedeberg, powder blue satin relieved with white lace and silver; Mrs' James Hutchison, bright emerald green ninon over satin and touch of gold; ; Mrs Cowper, black satin covered with ninon; Miss Williams, black ninon r-elieved with white on the bodice; Miss Webster, black brocade covered net relieved with white; Miss G. Webster, black satin with heavy bertha- of jet; Mrs Chrystal, black net gowrP relieved with gold; Mies Stewart, pastel blue brocade, bodice composed of white ninon and edged gold; Mug Ulrich, black satin, bodice almost entirely composed white ninon and trimmed gold; Mrs Clark, black net over satin and panel of gold; Mrs Gilkison, pale snuff blue crepe de chine relieved with white; Mrs Sim, white satin covered with jetted black net; Mrs Hallenstein, pale cream crepe de chine; Mrs Fergus, black satin with white feather ruffle. Also present were Mesdame3 Begg, Smith, Ross, Theomin, Tapley, M'Leaii, Sargood, Galbraith, Clapperton, .bowles, Misses Ulrich, Smith (2), Holland, Orbell, Ross, Stewart, Burton, Macassey, Nicholson, Williams, and many others. On Thursday afternoon Mrs Gallaway gave • a tea party at her residence. Queen'3 drive, to welcome back the Miss-e/3 Williams, who have recently returned from England. The tea, which was much enjoyed, was partaken of in the dining room, where the table was gaily decorated with pink and heliotrope sweet peas. Mrs Gallaway received her guests in the drawing rcom, and wore a becoming black ninon over blue; Miss Gallaway, soft heliotrope voile, with large picture hat of similar shade. Some present were Mesdames Mills (Sydney), Howard Jaekcon, Bridgeman, Cheeseman, Riley, Weigall, Wallis, B. C. Haggitt, Ramsay, Chrystal, Dunlop, Petre, Misses Williams- (2), Cutten, I. Gargill, Tolmie, Graham, Laidlaw, Webster, Neill, Petre,. Sise, Irvine, etc. On Friday evening the members of the Fernhill Club entertained his Excellency the Governor-General at a farewell dinner, when a very large attendance of members was present, and a most enjoyable evening spent. . On Saturday morning a number of people assembled on the Dunedin Railway Station to bid'farewell to his Excellency /the Gover-nor-General and Lady Liverpool. Colonel MacDdnald, V.C., and a large number of his staff were present, and a 3 the train steamed out of the station three hearty cheers rang out for their Excellencies. .'. Mr and Mrs Harry Graham, who have spent several months in New Zealand with their mother, Mrs C. C. Graham,: Heriot row, returned to Vancouver at the beginning of the week. ... Mr and Mrs G. Ritchie, accompanied by Mr. David Mill:. (Sydney) left by motor for Mount Cook on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Sinclair Thomson and their son, Mr Hamilton Thomson, are- the guests of Mr and Mrs C. W. Rattray, Anderson'3 ■ Bay. Mr and Mrs Robert Turnbull, who have been spending a few weeks at Onslow Bouse, returned north on Saturday. Mrs Jack Ritchie, Miss Ritchie, and Miro Mills left by motor for Mount Cook on Friday. Miss Downie Stewart, who has been spending a few weeks in the North Island, returned during the week. , Mrs "Vernon (Christchurch) is the guest of rMrs Maitla-nd, Cargill streat. Mrs Brook is staying with her daughter, Mrs Dawson, Kaituna. - Mrs Hellaby and the Misses Hellaby (Auckland) are visitors at Onslow House at preBent. Mr and Mrs J. Deans (Christchurch) passed through Dunedin on their way north. Mrs and the Misses Hislop have returned from Brighton, where they have spent the summer months. Mr and Mrs Scolan and Miss Dorothy Young spent laofc week-end with Mrs Hislop at Brighton. INVERCARGILL, March 12. Miss R. Hcgg left for Dunedin on Monday Mrs G. Cuthbertson (Tim,a.ru) is the guest of Mrs R. F. Cuthbertson. Mm Mehaffey and family have gone to Brisbane for three months. Mr and Mrs T. C. Ellis arrived back from South Australia this week. Mr and Mrs W. N. Ellis, who were stayins; here for a week, have returned to Dunedin : Mrs E. G. Fester is spending a holiday in Chriatchuiich just now. A very pretty wedding was celebrated in St. John's ChuTch on Monday, when Mras Murphy was married to Mr Beere, of N-crth Oxford. The bride, who was given H'\vy by Mr J. M'G. Watson, looked charming in a mole-coloured costume, and deep blue hat. Her bridesmaid, Miss T. Watson, wore a pretty blue frock. Mr T. Watson acted eg best man. After the wedding the guests retired to the residence of Mrs J. M'G. Watson, where the wedding 1 breakfast wsw' held. Some of tli9 guestu were Mr and Mrs G. Watson, Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Morrah, Mis 3 Stobo, Miss Mac Gillivra-y, Mr and Mrs F. Handyside, Mrs Prain, Mr 3 King, and Mrs Oldham. Mrs Hobbs has returned from Dunedin. OAMARU, March 12. Mn 3 Whitton entertained a few friends on Saturday morning- at a farewell tea for Mis Douglas and Mrs Pochin. Some <A the dlier guests were Mrs Darling, Mrs Sutton, Mrs Haines, Mrs H. Dennison, Miss Keddie, Fiss Bryne (Wellington), Mrs Woodward, Mia Orbell, Mrs Scott, Mrs Jasper Nicolls.

The same afternoon Mrs Percy Maude gave a children's party, for her small son, ~ Stanley. Some of the guests were Mrs H. Maip.de and Cyril, Mrs J. A. R. Scott and Molly, Mrs Quigley and Margaret, Mrs B. de Cambort and her three children, Mrs Irvine, Shirley, and Geoffrey, Mrs Armstrong and Marjorie, Mrs Burry, Mm (Dr) Scott and her two children, Mrs M'Cnlloch and her three little girls, Mrs Roseby. On Tuesday evening "Mrs George f-umpter gave a dance for young people in. the ismoll Drill Hall. Some present were Misses Bargreaves, Humphries, Keddie, Piper, Rowe, Hill, Dennison, Davies, Haines, J ovs, Macpherson, Messrs Douglass, Nichols, Clayton, Dawson, Bannennan, Sutton, Camerra, M&cpherson, Morton, Saunders. Mrs Hadden Dennison gave a, small tea for Mrs Pochim on "Wednesday afternoon.Miss Bryen (Wellington), who was the guest of Miss Keddie, has returned heme. Mr G. Gifford (Riverton) is visiting his sisters, the Misses Gifford. Mrs J. A. Sutton has returned from Dunedin. Mrs Armstrong is home from Kakjxr.ll. A large crowd gathered at the station < n Thursday to bid farewell to Dr aid Mrs Douglas and their three boys, who left by j the second express fo<r the north, en route for a. trip to the Old Country. Miss Hertzlett, who was the guest of Mrs Orbell, has returned to Waimate. Mr and Mrs A. Williams have been visiting the Misses Gifford. The Misses Stronach were in town at the beginning of the week on ther retu>n to Hampden from Timaru. Miss Betty Whitton is visiting Christchurch. Mrs Sand Hands (FeiHintr), who has teen visiting her mother, Mrs Whitton, has.-go,: e to the southern lakes. ' TIMARU, March 13 Miss J. Bradsbaw (Waimare) is the gutst of Mrs Westniacoti, Nile street. Mrs Perry (Cadogan) i 3 staying m Dunedin. Miss H. Cotterill 'Wai-:ti f.cd) is spying with Mrs K. Cotterill, Taradale. Mr C. H. T. Stexndale (Preston street) woj the guest of Mr and Mrs H. A. LsCren, Fairlie, during the week. Mr and Mrs F. M. 'Reid, who returned from England by the Athenie, spent the week-end with Mrs Howden, I'arx lane. Mr and Mrs Wardr >p ;Chri;tohurch) are staying with Mrs Smith/son, Faillie. Mrs C. H. Tripp (Ww-m road) is alayirg at Orari Gorge. Mrs G. E. Gabites (EY'iXh&tn siieel) is at present in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs A. S. E!worthy (Holme Station) are spending some weeks in the North Island. On Monday aitemcon • tho citi-sens had a reception at' the Council Chambers .in order to say farewell to their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Liverpool. The Mayor, Mr Raymond, • in a' short addiess ■asked* Lord ' Liverpool to accept a book of local views as a memento of his visits to. Timaru. Lord and Lady "...iver.oc-ol were the guests of Mrs Bond, Clareru-mt, during their stay here. CHRISTCHURCH, The Canterbury Society of Arts opened its annual exhibition at the Art Gallery on Thursday evening with the usual conversazione and private view for members. There was a very large attendance, and the. interest taken in the pictures promises well for the success of the exhibition. The guests were welcomed by Mr N. L. Macbeth (president of the society), who made a Ehort speech, and after vieving the pictures supper was dispensed in the Permanent Gallery. Among those present were Mr and Mrs N. L. Macbeth, Sir George Clifford, and Miss June Clifford, Mrs W. Wood, Mrs Bernard Wood, Mr Vincent Ward, Mr and Mrs G. Helmore. Mr and Mrs Henry Cotterill, Miss B. Cotterill and the Messrs Cotterill, Diane! Mrs Scott, Mr and Mrs O. T. J. Alp&rs, Mro Randal M&cdonald, Miss Betty .Northcote, Professor Blunt, Mr and Mrs A. L. Pratt, Mr and Mrs G. H. Hall, Mrs Walcot Wood, Mr L. Aeland, Mrs Thompson, Dr and Mrs Lester, Mr Menzies Gibb, Mr and Mrs G. Donaldson, Mr and Mi's E. C. Huie, Mrs Fairhurat, Misses Wilson, Colonel Smith and Miss Irene Smith, Mr and Mrs R. Wallwork, Mrs Teschemaker and Misses Teschemaker., Mr and Mrs Tapper, Mrs C. Newton, Miss Dorothy Newton, Mr and Mrs C. Ha.lly, Mrs J Stevenson, Mrs Bowden, Mrs A. Reeve©, Miss Nancarrow, Mr L. Nancarrow, Mrs Day. Mrs Wardrop (Woodford) was hostess at a very enjoyable little tennis tournament on Saturday afternoon, the winners being Mrs Fox and Mr Douglas Cox. Other players were Mrs Scott, Mrs S. Laurence, Mrs J. Laurence, Misses Anderson (2), Messrs Harris, Lawrence (2), J. Thompson, Dr Scott, and Professor Blunt. Mrs Mowbray-Tripp has come to Christrehurch for several months, and has taken The Deanery. Mrs G. Rhodes, Miss Rhodes, and Miss Gonda Teschemaker returned by the Athenie from a trip to England and America. Miss P. Smithson (Timaru) is the guest of Miss Hope Wood, Avonside.. Mr and Mrs J. B. iteid (Elderslie) aro staying at Warner's during a short visit to Christchurch. The Misses Dorothy and Phyllis Anderson held an all-day American tennis tournament at their home in Armagh street on Thursday. Mre Wigram (next, door) lent her court as well, and the two lawns were connected

by means of (stairs over the wall. The weather was delightful, and a most enjoyable day was spent, the winners being Miss Smithson (Timaru) first, Miss Daisy Piatt second, and Miss Dorothy Humphries third. Other players were Mrs Wigram, Mrs J. Stevenson, Mrs Murray, Mrs T. Cowh'shaw, Mrs S.. Lourenice, Mrs Buchanan, Mrs D.- - Cox, Miss Helen Denniston, Miss N. Campbell, Miss E. Teschemaker, SRss J. Beckett, Mire A. Humphries, Miss P.. Boyle, Miss _M. Dixon, Miss Mary Macdonald, Miss C. Pratt, Miss Betty Cotterill, Miss Cora Wilding, Misa i Sylvia Pox,' and Mies M. Cocks. Among tho guests also present were Mrs T. Barker, Misses Bowden (2), Mis® June Clifford, Mrs E. Prwe, Miss F Denniston (Dunedin), Miss Hope Wood, Misses Moore (2), Miss R. Gibson, Mrs M. Fell, Miss C. O'Rorke. Miss Ella Helmore is staying with her uncle, Mr D. Helmore, Balmoral. Mrs J. Anderson has returned from a trip to Akaroa. ' Miss Dorothy Newton has returned from a trip in the North,, Island. Mrs Ru-js el-Grace is staying with her mother, Mrs Stead, Park terrace. Mrs Wilfred Stead, who has been staying at Sumner for several weeks, has returned to Hawke's Bay. Mrs Wells and Miss Janet Wells left on Thursday for Hastings, to be present at the polo tournament. BLENHEIM, March 9, On Saturday afternoon the Marlborough Lawn Tennis Courts were unusually well attended, and tho weather prqjed most suitable for the game. During the afternoon Mrs F. Bull and Mrs D. Lester provided and dispensed afternoon tea, which was much appreciated by those present. Some of those there were Mrs White, Mrs Orr. Mrs Bull, Mrs Best, Mrs Fraser-Tytler, Mrs Wright, Mrs Bastings, Mr© Andrew, Mrs Belling, Mrs Wiffen (2), Mrs C. Mills, Mrs Bayly (Gisborne), Mrs Young, Mrs Hall, Mrs Foreman (Napier), Misses Mead, Neville (2), Clouston, Bayly, Jenkins, Chapman, Urquhart, Burnett, Rev ell, Murphv (2), Pigou, Burgess, Lightfoot, Messrs Wiffen, Mitchell, Bundle, Griffiths, Hall, Bail lie, Ness, Thompson, Relling, Parker. -Jameson, etc. Mrs Bayly (Gisborne) and Miss Rao (Vancouver) are the guests of Mr and Mrs A. Nathan at Eltham Lodge. Miss Irene Horfon is visiting friends down the Sounds. Mrs Mason has returned from Wellington. Mrs R. Reid has returned from a short visit to Nelson. Mr and Mrs Bowen (America) are visiting old frlg»d» about Blenheim. Mrs 11. Y. Monro is visiting her Sounds rtwiddles. . Miss Flora Mead has been the guest of Mts Nicolas at Ward. Mrs J. Murray (Woodbank) has been stay-in-r at the- Club Hotel. . Mrs W. Mbsc-field (Pelorus Sound) hns Iwen visiting her mother, Sfiw T. Grace, v.': Tho Vicarage. Miss Grady iWel'inptoci! is til 8 g'acsv of Mrs R. M'CoTmm at Argyle. Mica Marjorie M'Galium has 3©;tt«j*d to Dunedin. Miss Ma.-vo (Duned.tn), who lw»s hvsn visiting Mrs R. M'Oallmn ni Argyle, ba# returned to Dunedin. Mrs W. Bell at Flaxir.ere. GREYMOUTH, Moron 6. Miss P. Baxter, who. has been on a holiday in the north, returned to town by Tuesday night's cxpxvaa. Mir and Mr# E. Moss returned from Ohrist- \ church after spending a very pleasant holiday. They returned by Tuesday's express. Mr and Mrs F. West-, of Nelson, are at present on a visit to Greymouth. Mrs Cameron-Smith, of Christchurch, who has been on a visit to Mr and Mrs Allan Smith, of Greymouth, returned home on Tuesday. Mr J. Ring, who has been on a visit to Christchurch and Wellington, returned by Tuesday's express. WELLINGTON, March 12. The Women's Christian Temperance Union is holding a convention in Wellington this week, and the 100 delegates attending were accorded a civic reception on Wednesday evening by the acting Mayor (Cr Frost). Mrs Crabbe, the vice-president, is chairwoman for the conference, as Mrs Don is on her way to England to attend the World'© Convention. Much interest attaches to the meeting, and at the reception greetings were extended the delegates from various organisations, including the Y.W.C.A., the Y.M.C.A., the Order of Reehabites, the Women's National Council, and others. At the opening of the W.C.T.U. Convention on Thursday the Rev.. J. Dawson,, of the Now Zealand Alliance, spoke, to members, and gave some experiences of his recent trip to America. He told the delegates that when each American State sent_ two statues of its great men to be set up in tho oapitol only one State included that of a woman. This was Illinois, which includes Chicago, the stronghold of the liquor trade, and yet this State sent as one of its greatest citizens a statue of Frances Willard, the founder of the W.C.T.U. He also said that the name of Frances Willard was still spoken of as one of the three great names in America, the others being Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. The Mayoress, Mrs J. P. Luke, gave a garden party on Thursday to the. members

of the Citizens' Service League, who had helped in many ways during the war. It was a beautiful day, and tea was served on the lawn to the music of a band. After tea Mrs Luke said a" few words of thanks to members' for their services in the past, and hoped they would not disband, but would remain in readiness' for any emergency. Among those present were Mrs Alec Crawford, Miss- Ooattw, Miss Robin, Miss S. Nathan, Mrs and Miss Townsend.. Mrs and Miss Clark, Mrs W. G. Reid, the Misses Mcf:s, and many others. The Mayoress leaveo to-day tor Napier and Auckland, and will attend tha Victoria) League Conference, in the latter city. Mrs F. Isitt is tho guest of Mrs Carta? at Kelburn. Miss Winifred Isitt left by the Ruapehu on Wednesday for a visit to England. Miss Whitelaw, of England, is the. guest of her sfotor, Mrs J. JL>. Grey, at Muratad. The wedding took place on Tuesday of Miss Doris Kirker, third daughter of Mr and Mrs W. R. Barker, to Mr Kenneth Shorney, of Hata.itai. The Rev. Dr Elliott officiated, assisted by the Rav. Koborteon Orr, at St. Andrew's Church. The bride was attended by Miss Margery Stuart and Miss Tui Kirker, and the bridegroom by Mr W. A. Kirker, brother of the bride. The Ruapehu was a very full ship when ehe left this week, the passenger list including Miss Allen, daughter of Sir Jameo. Allen) and Miss Spilman (late of Dunedin and of Davis . Street Hospital here). AUCKLAND', March 11. The annual conference of the Victoria Lea.gue is to be held in Auckland thw year, and begins next week. Delegates are expected from - Christchurch,' Dunedin, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Wellington, and Gisborne. After all business has been putthrough a round of social functions! have been arranged, amongst which is to be the unveiling of the statue to the soldiers who fell during the Maori war, if it can be' completed in time. v The annual meeting of the Auckland Ladies' Golf Club was held at Middlemoro last week. The short age of benzine, however, debarred many from attending, and the attendance was therefore not as large as usual. The president, Miss Horton, presided, and the annual report was read by the secretary. The election of officers resulted in the re-election of MCss Horton as president, with Mrs George Bloomfield and Mrs W. R. Wilcon as vice-presidents, end Miss Sybil Fay ion as captain, Miss Phyllis Maeiarlane hem. secretary, and Mrs Edmunds hen treasurer. Tho committed consists; ox Mrs E. A. Dargaville, and the Misses Ruddock, MacCorniick, Upton, R. Buckland, and K. Holmes. Mra Eliot Davis gave a tennis party, and as ihi* weatheir was -perfect both onlookers and players thoroughly enjoyed themselves. .Amongst the guests were Miss Kathleen Stott ~!Wellington), the Misses Kathleen" Holmtel Stubbs, Rita Hilton, -Mabel Hopkins, Mts' Dick King, ami. Messrs Vivian Wilsori, Lucas. • Davis (2), riol.mea, and Captain Seiners Vine. Mif.v; Nancy Hanria'a party waa in a manner A sort of - "surprise," inasmuch as the hosiffl&a had been, warnnd beforehand, and all was iy.. readiness. Some of those present werj' tho Mioses Kathleen Holmes, Phyllis MaofKilaice, Enid, and Jean Upfill, and Might.) Mftci'tt-ri-aosa \:Ohrktchurch), W. Geddw, 5?. er.-c! :l. Henna, Roy B?'nney, J. Clifton, «. Macky, -and Dr M'Gaw. Mrs E. llorton, who is visiting Sydney, is to spend a few weeks in Melbourne before returning to the Dominion. Mr and Mrs Lucas Bloomfield and Mr Trevor Bloomfield have returned from a prolonged visit to California. Mrs Guy Williams, who has been the guest of Mrs Wilkie, Devonport, left last week for her horn© in Wellington. The Misses Nora and Rachel Gorrio are visiting Rotorua. Mrs H. S. Izard, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs Elgar, in Featherston, for the past two months, has returned to Auckland. Mr and Mrs Carey Hill (Christchurch) are staying at the Grind. Mro and Miss Wynn Williams, who haiv© been visiting relatives in Christchurch and other parts of the South Island, are back again in Auckland.