TABLE TALE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3467, 24 August 1920, Page 47

TABLE TALE.

Friday Evening. Last Friday Mrs O'Neill gave a delightful afternoon tea at her residence, High street, to ©ay farewell to Mrs Bruce. The drawing room was beautifully arranged with bowls of wattle and other spring flowers. Tea was served in the dining room, where again there wa3 a profusion of spring flowers, yellow narcissi being used as a table decoration and snowdrops on the niantelpiecce. After tea Mrs M'Kibbin sang delightfully, accompanied by Mrs Champtaloup. Some pretty gramophone music also added to the enjoyment of the afternoon. Mrs O'Neill received her guests in the drawing room, and was attired in pale grey crepe de chine relieved by a single ceriss- pink rose. Mrs Bruce wore a. tweed coat and skirt,, brown hat, and furs. Also present were Lady Fenwick, Mesdames Fergus, Macdontild, Drennan, Champtaloup, K. Boss, E. Hazlett, 8: Neill, Laadlaw, Gallaway, Falla, Gowland, Mackellar, Du Croz, Dunlop, Hilton, Carmalt Jones, Tr<Jtt, Misses Stock, Sise>, Ulrich, Gallaway, Laidlaw.

A few small bridge evening! have been given during the week. The hostesses were Mesdames J. A. Cook, Hilton,, Sise, Fenwick, Batchelor etc. '

The "Mother Hubbard" Pantomime Company is playing at His Majesty's Theatre this week, and drawing good houses.

Spring flowers are making their appearance in some gardens, but the. cold; unsettled weather of the past week has been a set-back to early blooms.

The Hon. H. V. and Mrs Borst, visitors from New York, paid Dunedin a short visit last week, and seemed very favourably impressed with the beauties of our town.

Sir John and Lady Roberts have gone for a visit to Wellington and Napier.

Mrs Alex. Roberts has returned to Wellington.

The Rev. P. and Mrs- Wilkinson* left on Tuesday for Canton, where *hey will carry on mission, work. Both having ■studeid at the Otago University, a large number of fellow students wers- present to see them depart.

Mrs Arnold M'Donald (Inveixargill) is staying in Dunedin. j

Dr and Mrs Stuart Secular left on Monday for England. * . v

Mrs Chaffey (Canterbury) returned home this week.

Mr and Mrs T. Cowlishaw (Chriskhurch) spent a few days in Dunedin last week.

Mrs Neill (Timaru) is in Dunedin at present on-a visit, and'is staying with Mrs Walcott (London street).

Mr and Mrs Frank Hayward (Rongahere) are at present the guests of Mr and Mrs Donald M'Fqdgen (Belfort House, Dunedin).

Mi«s Haidee Allen, who lias been spending- the winter month: with her sister, Mrs Peter Kidd (Mossvale, Albury), has returned to her home.

A most enjoyable "At home-" -was given on Tuesday afternoon hy Mrs J. J." Ctew (Balerno, Union street) in honour of Mrs Fr«aw (ne» Miss Lev/in), who recently returned from the Old Country Mrs Ctexk, who wore a becc.ning gown of navy blue satin with brocaded panels of orange, received the guests in the drawing room which was decorated with sweet peas and aprin"- flowers. Tea was served m the moinme room where■' the table was charmingly decorated with "makieoides primulas Amffl? those invited were Mesdames Gr. A.lewin, Fraser, J. T. Bowie, Speddmg, iSorth, 1,. J T. Bell, Nevill, Wm. Fiaaer, A. Paterson, M'Le-n, Dick, Talboys, Gilchrist, D. E. Whit- Missel Rule,' White, Dick, Paterson.

INVERCARGILL, August 20. Miss K Macdonald, who was the guest of Mrs W. Quinn for a week, has returned to l£ ell £ St D" MacLaehlan' and Miss' MacBaehlan/who have b f n .pending eome weeks hi town, have returned to Dipton. A moat enjoyable little impromptu dance was held in 3 Ashley's Hall tost Saturday evening The hall was prettily decorated bv flags andi greenery, wlrne the supper toVes were brightened by a few spring flowers Some of those present were: Mrs Gabitos. Mrs Hall-Jones Mrs R. Crawford, Mrs Haggitt, Mrs G. Henderson, Mrs p. Rowley, Mrs Basstaan, Mrs R J. Gilmour Mrs Hedges, Mrs T. M. Macdonald, Mrs 'F Traill, Misses Henderson, Tucker, jfajfgitt Hazlett, M'Caw, Hackworth, WatMacdonald, Morrah, F. Macdonald, Anderson-, Scarell, Guthrie, D. Smith, Mao pherson Grace, Snow, Hain, Bews, Broughton, Lowe, Dr Gow (Winton), Dr R. Crawford Messrs Callender, Tucker, Morrah, Gilmour Dalgleish, Gabites, Cameron, Watson Ikryds, Keddell, Farnall, Bean, Wadsworth, Douglas, Caverhill, Reed, Dunnett, Hall-Jcnos, F. Rowley, Traill, St. George, Lowe. • . Mrs Haggitt gave an enjoyable bridge, evening on-Frida-y in honour of Miss Ronaldson (Christchurch). The Invercargill Orchestral Society gave its second concert for the season in the Grand Theatre on Thursday night, and it was ■ a great success. The large audience was /a most enthusiastic one.. Among those present were:—Mr -and Mrs A. M. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs W. Handyside, Dr and and Mrs G. Crawford, Dr ana Mrs R, Crawford, Dr and Mrs J. Macdonald, Mrs E. Russell, Mr and Mrs Hoyles, Miss Ronaldson, Mr and Mrs Gabites, Misses Henderson (2), Miss H. Macdonald, Mrs Haggitt Miss Haggitt, Mr and Mrs- Caws, Mr and Mrs Anderson, Misses Bews (2), Miss Tucker, Ml- and Mrs Wylie, Captain T. Wylie, Mrs T. Wylie, Miss Grace, Mrs Morrah, Miss Morrah, Mrs Howorth, Mr Alexander, Mr and Mrs Stock, Mir and Mrs O.Beirne, Mts Wilson, Mr and Mrs M. Macalister, and Mrs L. Webb. A most delightful dance was given last Wednesday by Mrs C. S. Longuet' for the

younger set—her son's friends. Everything went with a swing .from the start, and all the arrangements were perfect. The large rooin used for dancing opened on to wide verandahs, closed in and furnished for sitting out. A sumptuous supper was served in the large dining room, the tables being beautifuJly decorated with spring flowers as were also the drawing roam and other rooms. Among those present, besides the host and hostess and Mr Paul Longuet. were: Mr and Mrs P. C. Rowley, the Misses* Morrah, Haggitt, E. Field. Carswell, Guthrie (2), K, Galbraith, Bonnie Wilson, Leila, Hawley, Anderson, P. B'rodie, and M. Logan. Messrs Royds, Keddell, B. Hewat, E. Dale, Dundas, , Caverhill, Broughton, Rae, St. George, Brown, MacGregor, Mahoney, Reed, Irving, and Dalgleish.

,-•>.''. OAMARU, August 20. Mrs Qiugley entertained a few friends on . Tuesday afternoon to met her cousin, Mrs -Bell.

The Opera House was crowded on Tuesday evening, when J. and N. Tait's cornDaily the pantomime "Mother Hubbard." "Some present were Mr and Mrv Stanley Reid, Dr and Mrs Hargreaves, Miss Hargreaves, Miss Maude, Mr and Mrs J. P. Raid,, Mr and Mrs Irvine, Mrs M'Kellar, Miss Orr, Mrs and the Misses Darling, Mr and Mis Hjoxring, - Mrs Gbllis, Mks de Lambert.

Mrs Arnold (Auckland) is the guest of Mrs Armstrong. Mrs J. C. Nichols has returned from. Dunedin.

Mrs Bell (Asbburton), who was the guest of Mrs Quigley, has returned 'home. Mrs Fred Jones has returned from Dunedin

Miss Betty "Whitton has returned from Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Jasper Nicolls have returned from the North Island.

Major and Mrs H.- S. Orbell have returned from Christchurch,

Miss Betty Whitton is visiting Dunedin. Mrs R. J. Ccllis and her children, who were visiting Miss de Lambert, have returned to Wa-imate

TIMAKU, August 19. Mr and Mrs R. L. Orbell (The Crdft) have returned from Christchurch

Miss K. Hamiltoj (Ashwick) is staying with Mrs, Smithson (Faillie). Mrs W. Baxter (Wai-iti road) has returned from Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Edgar Jones (Orielton) and the Misled Jones returned from Christchurch on Sunday.

Mr and Mrs G. Murray (Braemar) are staying in Christchurch for some weeks. Mr and Mrs Lindsay (Mosgiel) are at the Bank of New Zealand for some months.

Mkia Nancy LeCren (Christchurch)., who was the guest of Mrs Ernest LeCren, left during the week for Dunedin. Mis? M. Wilson, who recently returned from England, is staying with Mrs A. Scott (Bidwill street). Mr end Mrs E. J. LeCren (Evans street) have returned from Christchurch,.

CHRISTCHURCH, August 20. A ve% Vlelightful private ball given by •, Mrs" P. H. Pyne at her residence on Park terrace concluded the dancing festivities of race week. The ballroom (two large rooms connected by sliding , doors) was charmingly decorated with flowering shrubs, and daffodils. Supper was served in a. large marquee on the lawn. The boste.s wore a, charming gown of pal© grey charmeuise with < touches of silver. Among the guests '-•were Mr and Mrs Marraaduk© Bethel, Mr and Mrs Roger Gould, Mr a*nd Mrs G. Buchanan, Mr and Mrs Algar Williams, Mr and Mrs-. A. A. M'Master, Mr and Mrs Maurice Fell, Mr and Mrs R. Buchanan, Major and Mrs Colonel and Mrs Shawe, Mr and Mrs George Reid, Misses Kitty Lane, Sylvia Westenra, Alice M'Laren, Phyllis Anderson, H. Archer, Rita Gibscm, A. Jennings, Daisy Pratt; V. Bell, N. Johnson, (Hawke's Bay), O. O'Rcrke, B. Cotterill, A. Rhodes, N. Rich, Mary Macdonald, Betty ; Northcotei, E. Helraore, N. Knight, .M. Robinson, M. Hall, B. Gculd, M. Campbell* S. Johnson, B. Chaffey, P. Cracroft Wilson/ I. iStudholme, J. Ru;ssll, R. Moss (Wellington), E. Teschcmaker, J. Beckett, Messrs Grigg, Gordon, Nortkcote, Bruges, Jennings, Hall, Harris, Robinson, Nolan,' Ormondi, Kingscote, Atkin, Gerard, Barker, Humphries, Moore. It was a great disappointment to all racegoers that iS&turday, the concluding day of ". tho Grand National meeting, was cold and showery, but in spite of the weather there was a large attendance at Riccarton. Among those noticed were" Mrs l C. Dalgety, Mrs Melville Jameson (Timaru), Mrs. Ew Grigg, Mr* Herbert Elworthy (Timaru), Mrs , L. Rutherford, Lady Clifford and the Misses Clifford, Mrs George Read, Mrs Pyne, the ,' Misses Pyne, Mrs J. Ormond, Mrs C. Melville Mrs J. Woodhouse, Mrs Roger GoukL Misses Gould (2), Mrs J. Hall, Mrs A. / M'Master, Mrs Egerton Rsid, Misses Tesche<V x maker, Miss B. Cotterill, Mrs G. Helmoa-e, Mrs B. Blunden, Miss A. Rhodes, Mr* Cheviot Bell, Mra R. Barker, Miss B. Northcole Miss Nan Rich, Miss Isobel Massey, Mips C. O'Rorks, Mrs C. N. Orbell, Mrs T. Gibson, Mrs J. Anderson, Mrs G. Ronalds, Mrs T. B«.rker, Miss B: Nancarrow, Miss Margot Hall, Mrs- B. B. Wood, Miss Nl. Knight, Miss R. Gibson. A small • dance was given by the Misses Cracroft Wilson at their home on Cashmere Hills on Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs W. Sheratt and the Misses Sheiatt have returned to Gisborne. Major and Mrs Hutton (Bangor) are staying at Te Koraha." ..■-■..•.. Miss, Alice M'Laren (Dunedin) is staying .. with Mrs Johnson (Mount Torlesse). The engagement is anonunced of Miss Phyllis Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Anderson, Armagh street, to Mr Harry [ • Kiison, of Chmtchurch. A very pretty wedding of considerable interest was celebrated at St. Barnabas Church, Fendalton, on Monday, when Miss ; / Betty Buckley, only daughter of Mr and Mrs E. C. Bxickley, of Naseby street, Men? vale, was married to Mr George Vincent Gerard, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Georga ;. Gerard, of Sr.owdon. . The church was prettily decoraki with arum lilies for thi occasion. The Rev. H. Leach officiated; , assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon Haggitt. The bride, who was given away by her ~ brother, Mr W." E. Buckley, looked very charming in a lovely gown of ivory satin and crepe georgette, the train being lined, with • pale pink georgette. Her veil of beautiful Limerick lace was held in place with: a circlet of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were Miss Muriel Rovds and Miss Bfendai Kissling, who wore dainty frocks of pale mauve georgette and silver tissue, with hf/s to match and silver shoes; and ako-Mis9 Denise Gerard:, the small sister of the bridegroom, who wore a pretty frock of pale pink georgette. Mr Arthur Wallis, of Dunedin, § acted as best man and Mr Gerald Gerard

as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at Blair Athol, the residence of Mr and Mr» George Murray-Ayns-ley, the wedding breakfast being- served in a large marquee on the lawn. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs George Gerard, Mr and Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs Rutherford, Mr and Mrs J. Buchanan, Mr and Mrs W. H/aIL Miss Bu Hall, Mrs George Rhodes, Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson, Miss M. Cracroft Wilson, Mr and Mrs H. Richards, Mrs Archer,, Mrs E. Westenra, Miss S. Westenra, Mrs A. L. Pratt, the Misses Pratt, Mrs E. Stead,-Mrs K. Williams, Mr and Mr 3 T. Phillips, and many others. Mr and Mrs Jack Ormond (Hawke's Bay) were the gueste of Mrs Pyne for the races. Miss Rita Moss (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs L. Rutherford (Macdonald Downs). Mrs Peacho (Mount Somers) is in town. m . Mrs Randal Burdon left on Wednesday to join her husband in India. Miss Peggy Norton is the guest of Mr and Mr? George Reid (Knowles street). The engagement is announced of Miss Margaret Campbell, youngest daughter of Mrs Patrick Campbell and the late Mr Patrick Campbell to Mr L. H. Campbell, fourth son- of Lady Campbell and the late Sir Charles Campbell, Bart.

BLENHEIM, August 18. The VTwterlea ball, held in St. Patrick's flail on Friday evening, proved a distinct Blicooss in every way. There was a very large attendance, and the faney costumes wero nurueTaus and varied. The hall wa<? tastefully arranged with greenery, and the yoldiers' Band supplied excellent aiiwiic, whilst the floor was all that could bo paired. A recherche supper, donated by pioso interested, wjvs daintily arranged on two long tables In the supper room adjoining, eot ofl with jwponioa. and soft foliage. JPh<s fu notion opened with, the grand march, ph<m all the fancy ©estimi&s were viewed, ss L result of which Miss Do Castro »e<mred flrgt prize for hear (representation of egx Old liagliah Oonui tody, and Mjr Bt *.

Harvey scored as Mephistopheles. iSorne of those in fancy costume were Mrs Natbari (piorrott), Mrs Fraser-Tytler (Irish girl), Miss Bayly (piorrott), Miss K. Barnett (Good Luck), Miss Gould (Feilding), Misses P. Penney and Amuri Neville (harem women),, Mrs J. Taylor and Miss Costello (Bing Boys), Miss Mowat (pierrott), Miss Burgess (Old English), Miss Cragg (Mexico), Miss Flora Mead (American cowboy), Mist 1 . Isobel Mead (pierrott), Miss D. Revell (pierrette), Mrs M. Grace (Spanish costume), Miss Scott-Smith (Quaker girl), Miss Bedwood (fishwife), Mr Nathan (pierrott), Mr Jameson (pierrott), Mr Bacon (Turk), MrRobertson (Good Night), Mr R. Mowat (fairy), Mr Parker (Quaker). Others present were Mr and Mrs Relling, Mr and Mrs A. Duncan, Mr and Mrs D. Lester, Mr and Mrs Bull, Mr and Mrs Rudd, Mrs Bennett, Mrs L. Griffiths, Mrs Gray, Mrs Harvey, Mrs Bacon, Mr Hislop (Wellington), Mr P. Reid, Dr Adamsi, etc. Miss Anyon (Wellington), who has been the guest of Mrs G. Rudd in Dillon street, has returned.

Mrs Gr. Seymour is visiting Nelson. Mr and Mrs H. E. Burden, Dr and Mrs Noble-Adams, and Mr and Mrs 11. Biagge returned from an overland trip to the Coast. Mrs P. Monro (St. Andrews) is visiting Christchureh.

GREYMOUTH August 18. Mr George Cray, of Timarn, has been paying a visit to G-reymouth. Mr Kos. Skoghmd, who has been visiting Rotorua for the last three months, has returned to Greymouth.

Quite an exodus of the sporting community took place last week in order to be present at the Grand National meeting in Ohristohurch, some of whom were Mr and Mrs Ifvnoli, Mr and Mrs Kitohiingiha.m,, Mrs 3?ogarty, Miss Mathieson, Mrs Orr, Mr? Messrs. Kettle,, Mathleson, Egden, George, l^aynolde. Mrs and Miss Lindop, who have boon visiiing Maude in Ohristohurch and Tima»m, returned to Grsymoutli on Tuesday evening.

Miss Myra Cohen (formerly of the staff of Messrs Biohmond and Reynolds, dentists) left this morning for Wangswrai. Last evening, in their club rooms, the returned soldiers 1 held a most successful dar.oe, large cumbers being present, who thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment provided. A splendid supper was served by the Ladies' Committee.

A children's "Ingleside" was held in the Caledonian Society's Hall last night. There was a very large attendance of adults as well as children. The entire programme was given by the children. It consisted of songs, dances, recitations, and a dialogue. A singing competition was held, and was won by Mis Shekla Bush, whoso item was "Oh, whistle an' I'll come tae ye, my lad." It is pleasing to note that the young members of the society are learning to sing the songs of Scotland; so few of the present generation attempt them nowadays. It is to foster the love of Scottish music and dances that the society has been formed,, and we hope in the future to see even more competitors than came forward last evening. -' The engagement has been announced of Miss Billie Bourke, daughter of our chief postmaster, to Mr James Hessell, a returned soldier.

We have been enjoying three weeks of perfect weather—shght frosts in the morning with day 3 of brilliant sunshine following. To-day ha« been like an early day. The golfers have been making the most of the glorious weather, getting off the various matches. Some of the enthusiasts are busy practising for the different championship meetings, which come off later.

The school sports were hold to-day, their being 500 competitors (boys and girls). There wa-s a large attendance of the public.

WELLINGTON, August 18. Two women who have been doing interesting work are here at present. These are Mrs M'Hugh and Miss Ballantine, who were acting as street patrols on behalf of the soldiers in London, and are now engaged by the New Zealand Government to lecture throughout the country on the question of social hygiene. They gave addresses in Wellington this week under the auspices of the Women's National Council. Miss Henderson, general secretary of the W.C.T.U., came up from Christchurch to at lend the meeting. Much interest was displayed, ,and the meeting passed a resolution with regard to the new Hygiene Bill that it would oppose any form ot compulsory notification. Mrs Clifford Godden passed through Wellington yesterday, en route to the Pacific Islands for a trip. Lady Stout was re-elected president of the Pioneer Club at its general meeting this week. The vice-presidents elected were Miss A. Kane, Mrs J. Myers, Dr Agnes Bennett, Mrs J. C. Andersen, and Mrs Pomare.

A jolly little annual dance is that of Banks' College staff and boys, which took place this year on Tuesday in the Marine Engineers' Ball. The boys made excellent hosts, and all their young friends had .a very good time. Mrs Ei'l Williams, who has been visiting her mother in Masterton, has returned to Lowry Bay. Mrs Hayward, who has also been visiting Mrs Vallanc© in Masterton, has returned to the Lower Hutt.

The Free Kindergarten Council arranged a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the fciilk supply—always a burning question in Wellington. Mr Ward, manager or the Municipal Milk Depot, spoke on the matter. The "Charley's Aunt" Club, a, Bohemian

institution for both men and women in Wellington, hold its annual dance on Friday last in the Masonic Hall. There was a good attendance, and a very enjoyable time was spent. . ' J . AUCKLAND. August 18. Mr and Mrs B. H. Abbott gave a largo dance during the past week at their residence in Epsom. The whole house was a blaze of lovely spring flowers, and the supper table was charmingiy arranged with sprays of fern and red anemones. Mrs Abbott wore a handsome black velvet gown; Mrs Ritchie (a daughter of the house), black lace with touches of emerald green ; and Mrs B. Abbott, flaine-coloured georgette made up over satin. Some of those present were Miss Martin ("Wairarapa), pale pink satin; Miss K. Holmes, pale pink .and silvei-; Miss E. Cooper (Wanganui)j pale blue net with gold tunic and pastel bead trimming; Miss Hopkins, old rose ninon with frilled skirt and pale blue finishings; Miss K. Lott, smoke blue charmeuse; Miss M. Thomas, black satin-; Miss Phyllis Blcomfield, lemon taffeta with touches of blue; Miss M. Hellaby, white taffeta, and her sister wore white lace with blue panic rs. Another danca during the past week was that given by Mr end Mrs C. Rhodes in the Society of Arts rooms, which were charmingly decorated for the occasion. Mrs Rhode? wore a handsome black charmeuse gown with touches of white; Miss Rhodes, white and pink; Miss E. Rhodes, lemon brocade and mauve; o.nd Mrs Furness (nee Rhodes), white charmeuse. Mrs W. M.alet was the guest of hono<ux at a tea pariy given by Mrs H. J. Bentley, when amongst those invited ware Mrs C. F. Thomas, Mrs Piiider-Thompson, the Misses Tole (2), Miss I/Estrange Nolan, Miss Nancy Hanna, and Miss K. Holmes. Mrs Allen .and Miss D. Allen (Dunedin), who have been -staying at Glenalvon, are at present visiting Rotorua. Dr and Mrs Innes (Blenheim) have returned home after ia stay of some weeks in Auckland.

Death has been busy in our midst during the past week, and it is with deep regret I have to record the passing away cf Mrs Aubin, wife of Dx Aubin, Parnell.

Mxich sympathy has also bean expressed for Mr and Mrsi Athol Mills at the death of their only child, ia. little girl of four years of age, after an illnes of several months. The death has also occurred of Miss M. A. Bacon, who was so well and affectionately known throughout Auckland.