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January 22. An enjoyable fox trot parly was given by’ Mrs Etnest Macassey at her residence, St. Clair, on Friday evening. Among those present were Mr and Mrs W. 11. Cowper, Mrs Norman "Wallis, Mrs Norman Fisher, the Misses Hartman (2), Ewing-, Petre (2), and Messrs Brent, Hilton, Wallis, Irvine (2), and Macassey.
Mrs Sise entertained a few friends at afternoon tea on Monday to meet Lady Stout, who is at present visiting Dunedin. Among the guests were Lady Williams, Lady Roberts, Mcsdames B. C. Haggitt, Macassey, Theomin, Ritchie, A. Morris, Gallaway, and Miss H. Williams. On Thursday afternoon Mrs G. Ritchie gave a pleasant tea at her residence. Heriot row, in honour of her guest, Miss W. Miles, of Wellington. Mrs Ritchie received her guests in the drawing room, and tea was served in the dining room, where the table was . effectively decorated with heliotrope scabious and pink godetias. Among the guests were Mesdames C. Ritchie, G. Roberts, Oldham, Cowper, E. Theomin, Falla, and the Misses Moore, Theomin, Sise, Dennistcen, Roberts, Neill, Bird, Bridgeman, C. Williams, Stock, M. Reynolds, Kempthorne, M. Stewart, and Laidlaw. An enjoyable fox trot party was given by Miss Douglas at her residence, George street, on Thursday evening. .Among the bridge hostesses during the week were Mesdames Gallaway, Hilton, and Oldham. Miss Richardson (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs Eardley Reynolds (London street). Mrs E. L. Macassey returned from Brighton on Wednesday. Miss Dora Williams and Miss Gwenda Williams are the guests of Mrs Fitchett at Waitati. Mrs John Cook is spending a few weeks in Timaru. Mrs George M‘Lean has gone to Hampden for- a few weeks. Mrs O’Brien, who has been visiting Mrs Logan at Greenvale, has returned to Auckland. Miss H. Williams is the guest of Mrs Ritchie at Moeraki. Sir Robert iStout returned to Wellington on Saturday. Mre J. Black is the guest of Mrs Riley at Waitati. Mrs Fraer (Christchurch), Mrs Wilford (Wellington), and Mrs J. Reid (Oamaru) are staying with Lady M’Lean (Elder street). Miss I. Rattray is the guest of Mrs J. N chells at Kuriheka at present. Dr Benham, Professor Thompson, and Dr Lindo Ferguson left for Wellington on Tuesday to attend the annual session of the Senate of the New Zealand "University. Theatre-goers are looking forward with pleasure to the short season of Miss Marie Tempest and Mr Graham Browne, which is to be inaugurated at Ilis Majesty's Theatre on Tuesday next. A difforent comedy is to be staged each night, several of the players being entirely new to- Dunedin audiences. Mrs Leslie Wilson and Miss Peggy Anderson, of Auckland, have been spending a short holiday with Mrs W. Hislop at Brighton. Mrs Vivian gave a email ten for Mrs Vivian Fisher, who is leaving for Wyndham. Among those present were:—Mrs Vivian Fisher, T. M. Fisher, Arthur Fisher, Mrs Fulton, Mrs I. M. Ritchie, C. Ritchie, Hilton, Macassey, Sinclair, Taylor, Cantrell, Mackerras, and Misses Haggitt, "Ulrich, Orbell, Mackerras, andi Hertzlett. OAMARU, January 21. Mrs Dunlop spent a few days in Dunedin last week. Mrs Valange is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Dunlop. Mrs Merritt and her son loft by motor car on Monday for Queenstown, where they will spend some weeks. The New Zealand Diggers, who gave a splendid entertainment in the Opera House on Friday night, were greeted by a crowded audience, amongst whom were Mrs and Miss Mitchell, Mrs and Miss Nicholls, Mr and Mrs 11. Maude, Mr and Mrs Vennall, Mrs and the Misses Dennison, Misses Darling, Humphries, F Russell, Kedidie, and Whitton Mrs Edmond and Miss Christie gave tea at the Oamaru Tennis Courts on Saturday, when there was a gcod number of players present. An officers’ training camp, under Captain M’Donald, is being held in’ Oamaru just now, so the town is quite gay with khaki once more. INVERCARGILL, January 21. Miss Dundas, who has been staying in Queenstown on a visit to her sister, returned home last week. Mrs Geo. Watson is staying at Fortrose for a holiday till the end of the- month. Misses Rowley returned home from Dunedin last Monday, after a very nice holiday ■’ there. Mrs B. Todd is away north spending a holiday among her friends. Mrs D. Morton has gone to Christchurch qn a short visit. A very pretty wedding was celebrated on Tuesday morning at St. John's Church, when Miss I. G. Bastian, younger daughter cf Mrs Bastian (Tcviot street), was united in the bonds of matrimony to- Mr E. W. Newton (Hamilton). The bride, who was given away by Mr B. Bastian, was gowned in white crepe de chine, with very handsome net veil and wreath of orange blossoms. Her bouquet was of pink and white flowers. The bridesmaids were her sister (Miss Bastian), who wore white muslin, with grev-blue silk hat; and her niece (Miss Grace Bastian), who wore a pretty frock of white Jap silk, Leghorn hat and wreath of coloured flowers. Mr Torrence was best man. Mrs Bastian, the bride’s mother, wore embroidered black net over white taffeta silk, hat to match, and carried a spray bouquet of heliotrope and white flowers. A reception was held at Mrs Bastian’s house after the ceremony. Among those present were:—Mrs B. Basti.n, Mrs Harrison. Mr and Mrs Chewings, Mrs Bush, Mr and Mrs T. F. Mitchell. Mrs and Miss W. Tucker, Mr Tucker, Mrs and Mi-.s Wade. Mrs and Miss IC.ickworlli, Mr and Mrs. Thodey. Mrs Sale, Mrs Mitchell (sen.), Mr M. Mitchell, Miss HickUeston, Mr and Mrs Torrence, Miss Bcrndston (Riverton), Rev. G. Contes and Mrs Coates, Misses Corbett. Mrs Alec. M'Caw has gone back to her home, Hakataramea. Mrs J. G. Macdonald is staying at the Rocks, Riverton. Miss Broughton returned home from Queenstown after a happy time. Mrs and Miss Shirt cliff motored back to Wellington on Monday after their visit here.
Miss Fynes-Clinton is staying with herf sister (Mrs Neville, Dunedin) for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Bicknell (Avenel road) have Miss Bicknell staying with them on a visit. Mrs T. S. Millar and Miss Bedford are staying at "The Rocks," Riverton, for a holiday. Mrs" R. J. Gilmour, Mrs Livingstone, and two children are staying in Timaru for a few weeks. Miss E. Field entertained a few of her friends at Lewis's for tea an Friday morning. These present were:- —Mrs Alec. M'Caw, Mrs A. T. M’Caw, Miss L. M’Caw, Mrs BroderieK, Mrs Hall-Jones, Mrs Frank Webb, Mrs W. Tucker, Miss M’Lean. Mrs J. L. Bush had some friends to tea at her residence (Duke street) last week. Some there were: —Mrs Bicknell, Mrs Hali-J ones, Mrs Morrah, Mrs F. Handyside, Mrs AleO. M’Caw (Hakataramea), Airs In. Wild (Lincoln!, Miss Miles (Wellington), Miss M’Lean (MeL bourne). TIMARU, January 20. Mrs Raine (Martinborough) is staying with Mrs C. LeCren (Grey road). Mr and Mrs K. Maclennan (Wa i-iti road) and Miss Mac Lean left yesterday for a visit to Scotland. Dr and Mrs Unwin (Church street) are spending a fortnight at Kakahu. Miss A. Ronaldson (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs Grant (Aigantiglie). The Rev. Mr Ritchie and Mrs Ritchia wore at the Hydro during the week. The Misses Shand (Craighead) are spending a few days in Christchurch. Mrs Rhodes (Bluecliffs) and Miss Rhode* are expected back from England this week. Miss Knight (Wellington) is staying with Mrs Newman (Moana). Mrs Gower-Burns (Christchurch) is spending a few days in Timaru. Dr and Mrs Ussher (Elizabeth street) arat spending a fortnight at Hae te Moana. CHRISTCHURCH, January 21. The marriage of Miss Nan Rich, daughter of Mrs Maitland Rich (Fendalton) and the late Mr Maitland Rich, to Mr John Montgomery, son of the late Hon. William Montgomery, was celebrated at St. Barnabas's Church, Fendalton, on Saturday morning. The Rev. H. S. Leach, Vicar of Fendalton, officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Geoffrey Rich, wore m lovely gown of white souple satin, accordeon. pleated, and veiled in fine lace. The long train was lined with cameo-pink crepe georgette, and the tulle veil had tiny sprays of orange blossom. A bouquet of pale pink carnations and sweet peas was carried. The bridesmaids, Miss Neroli Knight and Miss Gonda Teschemaker, wore cream net, daintily frilled with overdress of georgette and lace, and sashes of black velvet ribbon adorned with tiny pink rosebuds. Their black lace straw hats were adorned with single pink roses fastened under the brims’, and they carried parasols of lace and net, with black velvet bows on the long handles. Also in attendance on the bride were two email train-bearers, George and Rose Hutton, •who were daintily dressed in pale blue satin. Mr K. Nea-ve was best man. After the ceremony Mrs Rich held a reception at her residence in Jackson’s road. Later Mr and Mrs Montgomery left on their wedding trip, the bride wearing a frock of putty-coloured gaberdine, accordeon-pleated, and a small toque of copper-coloured velours. The Mieses Shand (Timaru) are visiting Christchurch. Mis 3 Ella Helmore and Miss Betty Colter i; 1 have returned from Waikouaiti, where they were staying with Mrs Charlie Rattray. Mrs Jack Barker and Miss Doris Barker (Woodbury) have been in town for a few days. Mr and Mrs Mowbray Tripp (Si Ivor: on) have been spending a few days with Mrs John Williams (Park terrace). Mr and Mrs W. K. Macdonald and their daughters (Timaru) are at the Clarendon. Hotel for a few days Mr Evan Macdonald has arrived by the Ruahino from England after an absence of several years. He is the guest of Mr and Mrs Ranald Macdonald (Hamblcdon). Mrs R H. Rhodes and her daughter (Blue Cliffs) were passengers by Die Ruahine. Mr Eric Rhodes has arrived from England, and is at Elmwood with his mother, Mrs Hampton Rhodes. Mr and Mrs John Grigg (Longbeach) were in town for Miss Nan Rich’s wedding. Mrs Redmond Neil has returned to the country after a few days in town. Miss Rita Gibson has gone camping in the Kowhai Bush. Sir Joseph and Lady Kinsey gave a very enjoyable garden party on Friday afternoon at their residence at Clifton. The party was given in honour of Mrs Graham Browne (Miss Mario Tempest), who was their g-ueei. The garden is famous for its beauty, situa* tion, and magnificent views of sea and mountains. Mrs W. Moore (Dunedin), who was attired in navy blue, assisted her parents in entertaining the large number of guests, Mrs Graham Browne wore a long sealskin coat and small black and gold toque. Lady Kinsey, who was suffering from eye trouble, was unable to be in the garden, and therefore received her guests in a pretty room off the verandah. The guests included hia Worship the Mayor and Mrs Thacker, Bishop Julius and Miss Julius. Mr and Mrs R. At , Macdonald, Mr ,1. IT,. Baker and Miss Noeline Baker (England), Mr and Mrs J. H, Hall, Dean and Mrs V. Harper. Lady Denniston, Mrs Pync, Mrs Deans, Mr and Mrs Lorenson, members of the Marie Tempest Company, Mr end Mrs G. Merton and Mrs Reeve, General and Mrs Andrew and Miss Andrew, Mr and Mrs Carey Ilill, and very many others, Mr and Airs J. F. Buchanan and Miss Turrell (Kir:loch) have gone to Wellington for a week or 10 days to be present at the Wellington races. The engagement is announced of Mies Margot Nicoll, daughter of Mr and Urn H. Nicnll, Ashburton, to Mr L- Clcrc Latter, (North Canterbury). GREYMOUTTT. January 2d. Miss Constance Morris (Wellington', who has been the guest of Mrs M. Hannan, returned home this week Mrs E. Worries left bv the Otira expreea on a visit to Christchurch. Mr T. E. Y. Seddom is still on the Coast, Mr Charles Rose, of the firm of Mcssrij Mark, Sprot, and Co., left this week on i business trip to Sydney. Airs G. Eis fe drier (Wellington), who hat been spending a holiday in G-rcvmoutU being the guest cf Mrs A. Kilgonr, hay re. turned home. A large number of tourists have visited! the southern glaciers, and arc loud in their praise- of the wonderful scenery and remarkable formations met with. Among tho.se who have taken the trip were Mr A. R, Ston* (Wellington) and Mieses Stone and Firth (Cobden). All 1 and Mrs J. Steer have gone to Wellington for a short holiday
Mr and Mrs H. Bignell have ieft on a holiday trip. _ . . Mr and Mrs Harold Davis (Christchurch) and Mrs A. Johnston (Auckland), who have been visiting Misc K cully, returned this morning. . , Dr J. W. M’Brearfy has gone to Christchurch for a short holiday. Mr and Mrs G. T. Moss and Mr and Mis C G. Moss lelt by motor car this morning for Christchurch to moot Miss Davidson, lata of Kumara, and who ie well known by West Coast returned soldiers for her many acts of kindness to them when in London, where her home now is. The Presbyterian .Sunday School held their picnic at Omoto Racecourse in glorious weather. LLENHEIM, January 18. Some of those L have noticed at the pictures during the week «,ro Mrs Bennett, Mr find Miss Lightfoot, Mrs and Miss Mowat, Mrs and Miss Clouston, Mrs and Miss. Innes, Mrs White, Mr and Mi's M'Knnsie, Misses Mead, Mrs and Miss Conll, Mr and Mrs Churchward, Dr and Mrs Redman. The engagement is announced of Miss Jaary Beatrix (May) Pigou, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R- Pigou, Rapaura, Spring Creek. Marlborough, to Mr G. Id. Taylor, of Nelson. Dr and Mrs Noble Adams are spending a short holiday in Wellington. Mra Bennett has returned from New Plymouth. Miss Amuri Neville has returned from Christchurch. Mrs and Mies D. Re veil have returned from Picton. Mrs K'-ir is spending a holiday in Picton. Mr and Mrs Prank Bull have returned from Wellington. Mr and Mrs Claude Mills are spending a holiday in Wellington. Mrs L. Clouston has returned from Wellington. Mrs Van Asch has returned from Christchurch. Miss Dunlop (Auckland) is visiting her sister, Mrs Van Asch. Mr and Mrs Rolling have returned from the Sounds. Mr and Mrs P. Monro left during the week overland fox Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Howard have been spending the holidays in Picton. Miss D. Rudd has returned from Feilding-. Mr and Airs H. Redwood are spending .Borne weeks at their residence in ihe Pelonis Sound. . Miss Murphy is spending a holiday in Dunedin. > WELLINGTON, January 19. The marriage took place in St. Paul’s Pro-cathedral on Tuesday .afternoon of Miss Esther Josephine Ward, third daughter of the Rev. B. H. Ward and Airs Ward, of Kelburn parade, to Mr Frank Irwin Rutherford, son of Mr and Mrs F. Rutherford, of Auckland. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a most picturesque frock of beautiful old brocade that had been worn by a bride of many generations ago. It was veiled with fine lace, and her tube veil was fastened with orange blossoms There were no bridesmaids, bat two little children, Anne Atkinson and William Oliver, , were in attendance, both dressed in white, the little girl carrying a posy. Mr Gordon Rutherfurd attended his brother as best man. The Ven. Archdeacon Johnson officiated. After the ceremony Mr and Airs Ward entertained a number of friends and relatives at their residence in Kelburn, and later Mr and Mrs Rutherfurd left on their wedding tour, the latter wearing a fawn gaberdine costume p.nd navy blue, ribbon hat. Mrs Ward, the bride’s mother, wore a gown of grey velvet with a black and white hat, and Mrs Rutherfurd, the bridegroom’s mother, was in mole crepe de chine with ablack and gold lace hat. Mr ,F V. Frazer, who has been recently appointed president of the Arbitration Court, and Mrs Frazer, with their children, returned on Wednesday from a fortnight’s visit to Picton. Sister Kathleen Davies, R.R.C. (second olass), N.Z.A.N.S., who has been in charge of the Orthopaedic Hospital in Timaru for the past six months, is to leave this weak for Sydney, there to oonnect with the s.s. Aeneas for South Africa. Mies Amuri Neville (Blenheim), who had keen staying in Christchurch for come days as now making a short stay in Wellington. Mr and Mrs E. Siace (Hamilton) are visiting Wellington.
Dr and Mrs Noble-Adams (Blenheim) are spending a few days in Wellington. Lady Stout is remaining in Dunedin to attend the Jubilee celebrations of the Otago Girls’ High School. She does not expect to bo back in Wellington until early in March. ‘ Mr and Airs C. H. Mills (Blenheim) are visiting Wellington. Great interest has been taken in the progress of the Dominion Bowling Tournament, and this interest has intensified as the end of the rink contest approaches. Yesterday (Tuesday) the semi-finals d-ere played off, and as it was ’'Ladies’ Day” there was »a very large attendance of the feminine triends of the howlers—in fact, the attendance altogether was absolutely unprecedented. The weather was delightful after the rain of the previous night, and the sunshine was tempered with a delightfully cool breeze. On the banked sides of the green people were thickly massed, also upon the balconies and the steps leading up to them, and indeed every possible coign of advantage was made use of. That the game was followed with an understanding interest by many of the women present was shown by the applause which followed when some particularly good shots were made. An orcbeetra-, stationed on the balcony, provided music, which was a pleasant accompaniment to the play. Mr T. Bush, Dominion president, and Airs Bush were tho host and hostess of the afternoon, and they had among their guests his Excellency the Governor-general (attended by Captain Mundy), the Eight Honourable the Prime Minister and Airs W. F. Massey, and the Mayor (Mr J. P. Luke) and Airs Luke. To provide tea for so large a gathering was no small achievement, and the ladies assisting Mrs Bush did wonderful things in this direction. Aliases Kitty and Dorothy Chaytor (Marlborough) are staying with Airs Teschemaker in the Marlborough Sounds. Mr and Airs A. D. AlacLaiighlin, of Aliddleburg, Transvaal (South Africa), who have been spending a year with her mother, Airs Kerr, will leave next week for Sydney, en route for South Africa. Alias Nancy Curtis, tho winner of the Dominion Ladies’ Tennis Championship, also with Dr Allison, the winner of the Combined Doubles Championship, met with a warm welcome on her return to- Pelone from Auckland. Nearly the whole town turned out 1 to greet her at the railway station; speeches | we e made, and she was afterwards entertained at supper by the tennis and munii cip.xl authorities. On the following Monj day morning, at her first appearance at the Treasury Department after her victories, she was welcomed back by the lady officers of ! the department, and presented by Miss Sed- | don cm their behalf with a very beautiful ; bouquet of ■pink roses and carnations, aci companied with tire heartiest congratulations i upon her achievements. I _ Or Wednesday afternoon the wives of visitj ing howlers were entertained by the Mayoress (Airs J. P. Luke) at her residence at New- ■ town. Quite a number were able to accept I the invitation, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent. An expedition to Trentj ham Alilitary Hospital is being planned by j Mrs Luke, and it is to be hoped that it | will eventuate, as there is much to show, the visitors there. To those who have not yet j been to the hospital it should be a revela- | tion as to the way in which our sick and wounded men are being cared for. AUCKLAND. January 20. Their Excellencies the Governor-general and Viscountess Jellicce are having- a large garden party at Government House 11ns afternoon, and I have just time to write you my weekly letter beforehand. Tho weather, I may say, is absolutely perfect. Mis« Nancy Robison, who has been making quite a long stay with her aunt, Mrs E. Anderson, Renuiera, is returning to her home in Nelson next week. Miss Speedy (Dannevirke) is the guest of Airs E. Russell (Princes street). Miss Stubbs (Wellington) is spending a few weeks wi‘h Airs Warwick Wilson (Bassett, road, Ikmuera). Mrs Teweley (Parnell) is leaving next week for Dunedin, and will lie staying with her relatives in that city. Airs Molcsworth Tolhurst has gone to Wellington for a few weeks. The engagement is announced of Miss Jessie Douglas, youngest daughter of Allan! Mrs Aluir Douglas, Ifemnera, to Dr G-ouldiug Rice, who is practising his profession in Auckland. Mrs and Alias V Donnar, also Mrs and
Alias D. Bennett, have returned to Gisborne after an enjoyable stay in Auckland. Dr and Mrs Usher aro visiting Christchurch. A tennis party was given .last week by Miss 11. Knight in Airs H. E. Vaile’s pretty grounds, Gillies avenue, Epsom. Tea was served outside, and a, very happy time was spent by all present. Alisa Alay Rathbone (the particulars of whose marriage this week must be left- for my next letter) was the guest of honour. The sympathy of a large circle of friends, not only in Auckland, but in other parts of the Dominion as well, will be extended to Mr W. H. Holmes and his grown-up family at the passing away of Mrs W. H. Holmes after an illness of several weeks’ duration. They were a devoted family, and all so happy together. t&IT Descriptions of balls, &0., must be endorsed by either the Witness correspondent for the district or by the secretary of the bail committee. The MS. of any correspondents who do not comply with this rale will be sent to the secretary fo«endorsement prior to appearing. A WEDDING AT CHBISTCHUBCH. A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Thursday, January 13, 1921, at the Rugby Street Methodist Church, Christchurch, when Miss Ruth Marjory Anderson, youngest daughter of Air andi Airs C. W. Anderson, of New Brighton, Was married to Air Walter Anderson Yardley, only son of Air Richard Yardley, of Keppoch Estate, Aloa Flat, Otago. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. A. Joughin, and Mr Raymond White presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a simple frock of ivory crepe de chine and georgette, daintily trimmed with pearls. A long tulle veil fell from a coronet of orange blossom, and a shower bouquet of white flowers was carried. The bride was attended by her two sisters (the Aliases May and Isie Anderson). The former wore a lovely panelled frock of shell pink crepe de chine, with beautiful hand-embroideries in pale blue silks and beads. Miss Isie Anderson wore a similar frock, but in pale blue crepe de chine with pink embroideries. Both bridesmaids had large black lace picture hats with sprays in pink and blue, and black velvet streamers. They carried lovely bouquets in keeping with their frocks. Mr Douglas Anderson (of Southland) was groomsman. After tho ceremony, a reception was held at The Beresford, where the tables were beautifully decorated with maiden hair fern and pink flowers. Mr and Airs Walter Yardley left later in the day for their honeymoon, which is being spent in a tour of the Southern Lakes. The bride’s travelling costume was a fine fawn serge, and a smart toque, with touches of oriental colouring to match. WEDDING AT SAMOA. Oil November 22, at Apia Foreign Church, Samoa, the marriage of Miss Queenie R. G. Tipling, youngest daughter of the late Air Joseph and Airs Annie Tipling (of Wellington) to Air Arthur J. Pliillipps, third l son of Airs Amy Pliillipps and the late Air William Phillipps (of Waikouaiti and Dunedin) was solemnised by the Rev. Sibree. The bride was given away by Dr R. H. Makgill, of the New Zealand Health Department, both the bride and the bridegroom having forinerly been attached to the staff of that department. Air A. S. Sutherland, late of Wanganui, acted as best man. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a handsome gold expanding wristlet watch, and that of the bride to the bridegroom a silver watch and guard. The wedding was a quiet one owing to recent bereavements in the families of both the bride and bridegroom. Mr and Mrs Phillipps are residing in Apia during Air Phillipps’a term of office with the Samoan Administration.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3489, 25 January 1921, Page 55
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