TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3495, 8 March 1921, Page 47

TABLE TALK.

Friday Evening-. Mrs J. A. Cook gave a most enjoyable evening for bridge last Friday. Present -were Mesdames E. Harris, M‘Master, Edmond, Cheese man, Acton-Adams. Oldham, Hilton, F. Fitchett, C. Rattray, Misses Graham and Denniston. Last Saturday Mr P. C. Neill kindly lent his beautiful garden and grounds for a garden fete in .aid of the building fnnd for the Rojuil Society for the Health of Women and children. The weather was glorious, attracting a large attendance of tha public. The perfectly-kept lawns and sloping terraces were a charming eetiing to the various stalls, which were prettily arranged with their wares. The tea tent was pitched on the lawn, and did a large business. Also on the Ne ame lawn was a putting competition, the wjnner being Mies M. MTntosh. A quiet wedding took place last Tuesday at Hampden, when Miss Mary Ritchie, onlyda ugh + er of Mrs J. M. Ritchie, Balvraid, Dunedin, was married to Mr lan M'Kenzie, of Canada. Only the nearest relations of the bride were present. On Wednesday the Dunedin Horticultural Society held its autumn show in the main hall of the Art Gallery. Beautiful flowers, fruit, and vegetables were to be seen. A splendid exhibition of sweet peas by Mr Erringlon (Raven sbourne) was greatly admired, he being successful in carrying off many prizes, .also taking the prize for the premier bloom in the show. Mr Hungerford’s dahlias were a fine sight, much care having been taken in bringing them to such a state of perfection. The Karitane Home exhibit of vegetables was a credit to the grower. On Wednesday Mrs Stock gave a bridge afternoon, Mrs Leslie Harris being- the guest of honour. Also present were Mesdames Black, M‘Mas ter, Cheeseman, Acton-Adams, Hilton, etc. On Thursday evening Mrs F. Fitchett (Pitt street) gave a fa rev/ell bridge party for Miss Ethel Batchelor. Present were Mesdames Rattray, Cook, Riley, Cheeseman, R. Ritchie, Misses Rattray, Graham, Sise, Batchelor, Ayre, C. Williams, Mill, Cane. Mrs B. C. Haggitt gave a most enjoyable farewell afternoon tea on Friday |or Mrs Du Croz, who is shortly leaving for England. Delicious tea was served in the dining room. Some of those present were Mesdames D. Ramsay, A. Morris, C. Rati ray, Gallaway, J. A. Cook, Laidlaw, F. Fitchett, S. Neill, R. Ritchie, Misses Haggitt, E Haggitt, Du Croz, Cargill, CiPten, Ramsay, Morris, Gall away, Robison (Nelson), Rattray, Hart, C. Cargill (Napier). Mists Jackson, Miss Allan, and Miss Moodie have been spending a few days at Brighton with Mt 3 Hislop. The Hon. W. Downie Stewart and Miss Stewart left for Wellington last Saturday. Miss Edith Farquhar left for England last Saturday, idsiting Timaru and Wellington before sho leaves by tho Athenic. Mrs Stanley Batchelor went north on Monday. Mrs Gibson Turton loft for Timaru last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Leslie Harris and their daughter left for Auckland on Thursday. Fromi there Mrs Harris goes to Wellington to join the next ’Frisco boat for England. Miss Brenda Bell (Shag Valley) is the guest cf Miss Edith Moore (Mornington). Miss Ethel Batchelor left for Timaru on Friday to spend a few days paving farewell visits. Mrs P. Brown (Rarotonga) is the guest of Mrs C. Graham (Heriot row). Miss Cane (Xapier) is staying with Mrs J. A. Cook (Union street). INVERCARGILL, March 4. Miss Dun das is visiting friends in Christchurch. Mrs T. M. Macdonald has gone to the Lakus on a short visit. Misses M. Ridings (Ancle Mud;), Roberts (Auckland), D. Smith, L-. Henderson, and C. Anderson went to Queenstown with Mrs Macdonald. Miss Roberts (Auckland), who was the guest of Mrs A. M. Macdonald (Emvocd), has gone on a visit to Queenstown. Mr and Airs W. N. Ellis (Victoria) are making a short shay here. Airs Wilkie (Dunedin) is the guest of Airs R. H. Hogg (Gladstone). Airs Teamen t, who was the guest of her sister, Airs Hogg, lias returned to the north. Airs G. Macdonald lias gone to We]lington to meet her husband, who is back from the Malay Peninsula. Air and Mrs Haggitt have returned from S town rt I slan d. Airs C. Snow lias also returned from the Island. Airs and Atiss Swhnn (Waikiwi), who have lived here for many years, left this week for their new home in the North Island. Airs Hnll-Joncs (Northend) gave •*, very enjoyable* little tea this week in honour of A lies Ridings (Auckland). Some of her guests were Mis« Ridings, Airs Caws, Atiss Roberts Miss T. Watson, Miss Field, Aliss E. APLean (Melbourne), Aliss H. Alaodonald, and Aliss L. Broughton. Dr and Airs Ewart have returned from their holiday in the north.

Mra W. Saunders (Waikiwi) gave 3, very jolly juvenile party on Monday evening for her daughter, Miss 0. Saunders. Miss MacGillivray has returned from her visit to Christchurch There was a large gathering on .Saturday at the Gala Street Tennis Courts to witness the Otago v. Southland match. Although Otago was the lucky side, good games were seen all day in the broiling sun. It does not seem a correct description of Invercargill weather, but it ia nevertheless true. Amongst the onlookers were Mesdames Callender, Sale, Q. Christophers, J. Macdonald, Lewis, Gabiteo, Hackworth, T. F. Macdonald, Prain, J. G. Macdonald, Coatee, Gdlmour, Hazle-tt, Misses M'Oaw, Hackworth, Field, M'Lean, Henderson, Logan, Moffett, Lester, Tucker, Grace, Roe, Bews, Fynes-Clinton, H. Maodonald, and Bews. In the evening the club entertained the visiting players at a da-nca in Ashley's Hall. On the following day they took their visitor* for a very enjoyable motor trip to Riverton. TIMARU, .March 3. Mr and Mrs Norman Hope (Kimbell) have returned from England. Miss Laidlaw (Seaview terrace) left on Tuesday for a three months’ visit to Otagoc Mrs D. G. Mathoson (Ivurow) is staying with Mrs Matheson (Tignafeile). Mr 3 Herbert LeCren (Dunedin) and Mis* Leslie LeCren were in Timaru during the week. Mrs G. Rhodes and Miss Shona Rhode® have returned to Christchurch. The en gag-ement is announced of Marjory, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Dunn, Manchester square, London W., and Reginald Marcus S'terndale, Imperial Bank of India, Rangoon, Burma, younger son of Mr and Mrs Sterndale, Timaru, and grandson of the lato Mr and Mrs A. S. Begg, The Glen, Romahapa. Mrs L. E. Finch (Avenue road) has returned from Dunedin. Mr.s Ulrich (Dunedin) and Miss Ulrich are staying with Mrs Leslie Orbell (The Croft). Mr and Mrs W. Hegarty (Queensland) are staying at the Hydro. CHRISTCHURCH, March 4. Mrs 11. H. Loughnan gave, a large and enjoyable “At home” on Saturday afternoon in honour of Mrs W. Campbell, who was so well known here a few years ago as Miss Nancy Loughnan, and who hae recently returned from England. The drawing room was tastefully decorated with gailytinted dahlias and roses, and a musical, programme. was much appreciated by the guests. Mrs Campbell, whose talent as a pianist is well known, * delighted all present by her playing. Other, contributors were Mr H. H. Loughnan (’cello), and Mies Millicent Jennings, Mr Ross Lascelles, and Mr Neville-Smith (songs). Miss Jennings sangl two songs of Mrs Loughnan’s composition—a beautiful “ Ave Maria ” and a sparkling little song, If you forget.” Afternoon tea was enjoyed in the drawing room A few of those present were Lady Clifford and Miss June Clifford, Lady Denniston and Miss Helen Denniston, Mrs John Dean®, Mrs B. B. Wood, Mrs Gladstone Ward, Mrs J. O. Palmer (Kaikoura), Lady Boys, Mr and Mrs 11. Murray, Mrs H. MurrayAynsley, Mrs H. Kitson, Miss Rose Campball, Miss Joan Harper, Mrs George Harper, Miss O. iStrachey, ,}fr Logan Bush, Mr J. Jamieson, and very irtuny others. The Theatre Royal uvas well patronised on Saturday night, ana many lovers of music were present to welcome Miss Kathleen Garvin, who reappeared after a silence of years in a song-recital. Miss -Garvin has a contralto voice of exceptional quality, and she was ably accompanied by Miss Nellie Hayward. Miss Alice Perry, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. P. Perry, cf Sulphur Wells, and Captain C. W. Free, M.C., Corps of Guides (F.F.), eldest son of Mr and Mrs S. L. 7?. Free, of Mastert-on, were married recently at St. Peter’s (Garrison) Chuxoh, Colombo, by the Rev. A. L. Garrett. Captain Free is -an old boy of Christ's College, and when war broke out was studying law at Canterbury CoUvjjc. Ha left with the C.M.R. in the Main Body, and served through Gallipoli and Egypt, and later in France, commanding a company at Messinea in June, 1917, for which he was awarded the M.C. Later in 1917 he was appointed to the Indian army, and joined the Guides, with whom he has seen service on the frontier in Afghanistan as adjutant. Miss Alice Henderson, missionary from Jagadhri, India, who is at present on furlough in Christchurch, gave an interesting address at a "'meeting in St. Paul’s Schoolroom yesterday. There v.- ug a good attendance of ladies. The chair was taken by Mrs D. D. Rodger, who said that Mi&s Henderson was one of tho noblest and best-loved of the missionaries who had gone out from New Zealand to work in foreign fields. Miss Henderson began by saying that it had b-een the hardest task of her life to come to New Zealand and leave behind her the missionary field of India, where the workers were all too few. She was remaining in New Zealand only long enough to stir up interest and to look for workers. A highly-trained teacher was required to take charge of the mission schools, if only for a short period; while a doctor and two ordained ministers were also required urgently. Miss Henderson was presented with a beautiful bouquet by Mrs Malcolm on behalf of the meeting. Mr and Mrs Hamiisli (Waimate) arc in town for a few days, and staying at Warner’s. Mrs J. C. Palmer (Kaikoura) is visiting friends in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs George Helmore have gone to the Wairaaapa on a short visit. Mrs Cutlibert Harper and her children have returned from Timaru. Tho Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club opened i;s season on Wednesday with a flag match, the winner being Miss Betty Cotterill. Mrs S Lawrence gave a small trophy. It was en ideal day for golf, and numbers of members were out and enjoyed the hospitality of the captain (Mrs Eric Harper) at afternoon tea. The Governor-general, Viscount. Jellicoe, with Viscountess Jellicoe and the Hon. Lucy Jellicoe, -arrived in Christchurch yesterday morning. They will remain here for a week, and are staying at tho Clarendon Hotel. The engagement is announced of Miss Dora Temple, daughter of Mr R. Temple, Geraldine. to Mr Patrick Barker, younger eon of Mr and Mrs Arthur Barker, of Winchest, r. Miss Waklegrave (Palmerston North) is the guest of Mrs Pyno at Avonside. Miss Nora Campbell has arrived from Wellington. Mr and Mrs Carey Hill leave shortly on a visit to England. They were entertained yesterday by the members of the Victoria League at a garden party held in tho beautiful grounds of Riccarton House, kindly lent by Mrs De ans for the afternoon. Tha Governor-general and Viscountess Jellicoa were present, and during tho afternoon her Excellency, on behalf cf the league, presented the guests with moncgramimed travelling cushions. Mrs Carey Hill has been m wonderful secretary to the league, and it is fortunate in having two such capable representatives at the London conferenc* sis Mr and Mrs Carey Hill.

BLENHEIM, March 1. Mrs M‘Kenzie dispensed afternoon tea at the Marlborough Lawn Tennis Courts on Saturday afternoon, when, owing to the lovely weather, there was quite a large attendance. Some of those there were Mrs White, Mrs Bastings, Mrs Rudd, Mrs Harvey, Misses Williams, Revell, X)e Castro, Mead, Mawat, Penney, Chapman, Neville, Stirritt, Messrs Griffiths (2), Wiffen, Parker, Bull, Bagge, Revell, Scan tie bury, Hindmareh, Hall, Spence, etc. On Friday evening Miss Nicolas entertained a few young people by means of a dance at Balhousie Ward. Mrs T. Nicolas received her guests wearing a black and white crepe do chine gown, whilst Miss Nicolae wore a pretty white net frock relieved with heliotrope. Dancing took place in the large front room and the spacious verandah surrounding the same. Supper was dispensed in the hall, the table being tastefully arranged with yellow flowers. Those present were Mrs Davidson, Miss Thompson, Miss M. Light foot, Miss F. Mead, Miss A. Neville, Miss Lissamnn, Messrs NLMas (2), Wil&on, Western, Dodson (2), Lfjfcaman, Thompson, etc. The Chautauqua season was brought to a close here on Wednesday evening, when there w-as a large audience. Some of those there were Dr and Mrs Redman, Mr and Mrs Churchward, Mrs Clouston, Misses Clouston (2), Mr and Mrs Penney, Miss Mead, Mr and Mrs M‘Kenzie, Miss Urquhart, Mr and Mrs Thompson, Dr and Mrs Innes, Mrs Orr, Miss Smith, Miss Good, Miss Horton, Mrs Julian, Mrs M'Callum, Mrs Scott, etc. Mrs L. Clouston has returned from visiting Picton. Miss Kelliher has returned from visiting Christchurch. Mrs A. Lester is visiting Mrs Adams at Langley Dale. Mrs Latter has returned from the Sounds. Miss Mills is visiting Miss Brownl&e at Havelock. Miss Good (New Plymouth) is the guest of Dr and Mrs Bennett in Maxwell road. Miss Irene Horton is staying with Mrs L. CLouston at The Wither. WELLINGTON, March 2. A very pleasant dance, arranged by Mrs Pow and her committee for the benefit of the returned soldiers’ Et-all in connection

with the Citizen Soldiers’ Carnival was held ca Saturday evening in the Ponsonby Hall. 'Cm was only one of a series of that have been made by this energetic for the furtherance of their cause, was, like cheir other undertakings, attezu od with much success. Net another dance that was held on Saturday night was one arranged by Miss Boriaev with the assistance of the capable comurifctee that worked with her in the arrangement- of her monthly assemblies of lust winter. Saturday night’s dance was the first of the assemblies for this year, and it was greatly enjoyed by a large gathering of young people. The committee assisting Miss Borlasc comprised the Missos Bridge, Bjrinsden, Burgess, Darling, Earle, Gull, Hatthews, Mead, Messrs W. R. Andrews’ D. Murdoch, and H. Rout. Mi«s Christine Smith, of the massage lta3 of Trentham Military Hospital, has resigned her position to practise her calling In Wellington. Last week she was the fueat of several farewell parties, and was presented by the officer commanding the hospital, on behalf of the staff of the massage department, with a copper roscbowl. Alias Smith left New Zealand in the early Jays of the war, and served as a masseuse ut Pont de Koubbah, Cairo, and in military hospitals in England, returning with the first orthopaedic unit to reach New Zealand, and taking charge at Chalmers Hospital in Christchurch. Among several visitors t-o Havelock North ttt the present time are Dr and Mrs Hinds, \heir daughter Mary, and two sons. They arrived by the Athcnic, and are staying nt Hi llsbrook. Mise Greta Ewen returned by the Muraina Mil's week from a visit to England. Mrs Dudley Kettle (Napier) is visiting Mrs R-iddiford (Liwer Hutt). Mrs Mowbray and Mrs Bartlirop (Lower ilutt) are visiting New Plymouth. Miss Kcbbell is visiting Featherston. Miss Coad, secondary assistant at the Wellington Girls' College, lias been requested to act on the Appeal Board for •eoonclary assist ants’ classification on behalf i>f the secondary teachers. The other two members are appointed by the Government. Mrs J. Bidwill (FeatheTston) and Mr and lire Roy Barton are staying at Island Bay.

Miss J. Cameron (Hawke’s Bay) returned tli "3 week from -a visit to Egypt and England, and, with her mother, Mrs F. Cameron, is spending a few days with relatives in j Masterton before returning to Havelock North. Mrs Tosswill, who is a vice-president of the Canterbury Women’s Club, is paying a visit to Wellington. Mrs Bishop has returned from a. visit to Puhiatua. Mrs G. H. Didsburv, who had been spending the past two months with her mother, Mrs M'Dougall, at Pirinoa, returned this week to Wellington with her family. A wedding of interest to residents of the Wairar-apa was that which took place recently at St. Peter’s (Garrison) Church, Colombo, when Miss Alice Perry, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. P. Perry, of Sulphur Wells, Masterton, was married to Captain C. W. Free, M.C., Q.Y.0., Corps of j Guides (F.F.), eldest son of Mr and Mrs j S. L. P. Free, of Stoneycroft, Masterton. | The Rev. A. L. Garrett, C.F.. performed the- j ceremony. The bride, who arrived in Colombo a few days previously from New | Zealand by the s.s. Orvieto, was given away j by her brother, Mr B. P. Perry, and wore a ! frock of pale pink georgette trimmed with : bands of filet lace. The bridegroom was in ; uniform. After the wedding ceremony a ; reception was held at Galle Face Hotel, and Later the bride and bridegroom left on a motoring tour through Kandy to Xu war a Eliy-er, some time to be spent in travelling about Ceylon before returning to Mardan, on the North-west Frontier. Captain Free is an old Christ College bay (Christchurch). At the outbreak of war he was reading law at Canterbury University Co-lleg'o, and left with the C.M R., Main Body, serving in Egypt and Gallipoli and being severely bayoneted in hand-to-hand fighting. For some months, hand-to-hand fighting. For some months, including the period of the evacuation, lie commanded the C.V.C. Squadron. Later he went to France witli Brigadier-general Braitbwaite’s brigade, and was wounded on the Somme in September, 1916. In June, 1917, lie commanded a company at Messines, for which lie was awarded the Military Cross. Later in the year he was selected for the Indian army, and appointed to the Guides, with whom he has seen service on the frontier in Afghanistan as adjutant.

Among the visitors to Wanganui for the races are Mr and Mrs G. Plume (Wa-ira-rapa), Mr and Mrs Eric Riddiford, Mr and Mrs G. 1). Greenwood (Christchurch), and Mrs and Miss Turnbull. Two leading workers for the W. N. R. Residential Nursery are likely to leave for England shortly—Mrs Sleeman (lion, secretary) p.nd Mrs J. Findlay (hon. treasurer). Miss Beere and Miss Estelle Bcere returned to Welllington on Tuesday from a visit to Sydney and Melbourne. Mr and Mrs Lionel Nelson (Korori, Wellington) and Mr and Mrs L. O. li. Tripp intend leaving this month for a visit to England. AUCKLAND, March 3. The chief social event of the past week was the “At home” given by Miss Blanche Butler (late mistrests o-f the Girls’ Grammar School) to her many friends prior to her marriage to Mr A. W. Gordon, M.C., an event which is shortly to take place. The large assembly hall, where the funcVion was held, was charmingly decorated for the occasion. Rugs and carpets were laid down, and comfortable chairs and lounges were everywhere. A string band contributed an cnjcayble musical programme, which added to the pleasure of all present. Miss Butler wore a frock of navy and white foulard relieved with Paris lace, large black hat

wreathed with dark red roses, and black marabout- cape. She was assisted by Mrs Angus Gordon, who wore a navy georgette frock beaded in white and toque in shades of -amethyst and pink. Mrs Gordon, senr., wore black moire silk, cream lace scarf, and black bonnet; M~s A. Whitney, cream lace frock and navy ticorne liat; Mrs Clayton, black and grey frock and black hat; Miss Clayton, vienx rose frock -and blade hat; Mrs J). MacCormick, nattier blue frock and Tuscan straw hat; Mrs Konderdinc, grey frock, black silk wrap, and smart grey hat; Mrs Cecil Whitney, nattier blue taffeta suit and hat in a darker shade; Miss Whitney, pastel blue frock with touches of primrose

yellow and pretty liat wreathed with daisies; Miss Jessie Reid, black taffeta frock and black hat; Mrg, Mowbray, navy suit and hat in a like shade; Miss Mowbray, light brown silk jersey froclc and brown and gold hat; Mrs Giins-on, blown jersey and smart brown straw liat; and Mrs W. Leathern, navy taffeta suit and black hat. Professor Brown, Dr Maguire, Dr Purchas, Dr IvPKellar, Professor Thomas, and Messrs Tibbs, A. Gordon, A. W. Gordon, Bennett, Kenderdine, Dove, A. Brown, Howard, Robertson, Murray, H. B. Morton, Mackay, Heald, and Buchanan were amongst the many present. _ . A surprise dunce, organised by Miss Goldingham, was given at the residence e-f Mrs Lloyd, Otahuhu, last week. It is a home that lends itself to entertaining, and a happy time was spent by all present. Mrs George Morris (Epsoiiij) gave a small fox trot party last week, when amongst those present were Miss J. Stevenson, Miss G Marriner, Miss 11. Niecol, Miss Cook, Miss A.’ Gordon, Miss Makgill, Miss Mulvany, and Mists Maguire. ! Mr and Mrs Carlyon and Miss Ga-rlyon , motored from Hastings last week up to j Auckland, and are now staying at the Grand j Hotel. . _ . I Mrs N. Alfred Nathan, accompanied by j the Misses Mo!lie and Joyce Nathan, j arrived in Auckland Last week after a stay i of some three yeers in England. j Mr and Mr 3 C. R. Fenton (Wellington) j are visiting Auckland, and are staying with j Mrs A. A. Smith (Re mu era). I &gr Descriptions of balls, &0., mast b« ©» dorsed by either the Witness correspondent for the district or by the secretary of the ba.ll The NIS. of any correspondents who do not complj with lhis rule will be sent to the secretary fo* endorsement prior to appearing. WEDDING- AT PORT CHALMERS. Holy Trinity Church, Port Chalmers, was beautifully decorated on February 23 for the marriage of James, older son of Mr A. L>. Armour, Closeburn Station, Central Otago, to Or me,, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs D. A. Do Maas, Port Chalmers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Sholto Bishop, Vicar of Holy Trinity Church. Mr De Maris gave his daughter away, and very charming she looked in her graceful wedding dross of ivory cliarmeu.se satin embroidered in gold, the "bodice of which was softly folded and the skirt draped in graceful folds. A chaplet of go;Vi leaves held in place the lovely old lace veil she wore, left to her by her mother, and she carried a sheaf of lilies. She was attended by her sister, Miss Daphne De Mans, who wore a pretty frock of white silk taffeta trimmed with pink roses and old gold ribbons. A veil of pink tulle was kept in place by a wreath of pink j satin leaves, and she carried a beautiful | bouquet of pink sweet peas. A sweet little i maid also attended the bride, Mis 3 Daphne Coupar, who wore a green away frock of deep rose satin, with a wreath of pink daisies in her pretty fair hair. She carried a basket of rose petals to throw over the bride. After the ceremony a reception was held, and later Mr and Mrs J. Armour left for Tim-aru, the bride wearing a costume of biscuit-coloured cloth, and a lovely black hat. Their future home will be in Central Otago.