TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3500, 12 April 1921, Page 47

TABLE TALK.

Friday even:in?. Last Saturday afternoon a very enjoyable "At honx> ,J was given by the Chancellor of tho University (Dr Cameron) to welcome Dr (Mrs) Strong-, the new pro ft.-or of home science. The opportunity was also taken to welcome the three other new professors and their wives—Dr and Airs Fluor. Professor and Mrs Pringle. Prolessor and Mrs liamsay. A small presentation was made to Archdeacon Woodthotpe in recognition of his services in temporarily tilling the place of tho late Dr Bedford. A book, beautifully hound in •'blue and gold (the University coloursP was handed to the Archdeacon. D-hcious afternoon tea was served in the large dm mg room, which was very artistic ally arranged with autumn leaves, and iho guests were waited upon by the domestic _ science students. There were present: Sir John Roberts (vice-Chancellor) and Ladv Roberts, Professor and Airs Thompson, Dr Denham, Mrs Leech, Professor and Mrs Park. Dr and Mrs Riley, Professor and Mrs Bell, Professor and Airs Dunlop, Dr and Airs Fitzgerald, Dr end Airs New lands, Air and Airs Stephenson, Dr Benson, Alesdam.es Shand, Ulrich, Champtalcup, \V cod the rue, Misses Boys Smith, Ulrich, etc. The guests were received in the “common room” upstairs by Dr Cameron, supported by Professor Thompson and Professor (Miss) Raw son. On Saturday evening a ‘‘kalianga” evening was given by the girl students in the Allen Hall at the University. On Monday evening a delightful little dance was given by the Aiisses Sidey at their grandmother's residence, Corstorphme, Caversham. Some of those present were Mr and Airs Arthur Sidey, Air and Airs T. K. .Sidey, Aiisses ABlnt.-sh, Reid, Bowler, Stephenson. Haggitf, Kempt home, Douglas, Stock, Elliot, Laidlaw, < I all away, Messrs Monro, Heycock (Hastings), Solomon (2), Shires, Laidlaw, Stowe, Sinclair. Reich Sawell, Sise, Porritt, Sinclair (2;, "Whit-son, Wheeler, etc. Dancing tcok place in the billiard room and a delicious cupper was served in the dining room. Last Monday afternoon the Women’s Club gave an “At licme” for Madame Stratliearn and Sifter Kathleen, much interest being taken in the work of the West II a mi mission, which they represent. Madame Stratliearn graciously sang several times very sweetly, quite charming her audience. The only regret was so many were unable to gain admittance owing to the limited capacity of the club’s reception room. A delicious afternoon tea was provided. On Tuesday an evening wedding ceremony was performed at First Church, when Aliss Dorothy Stephenson, daughter of Dr Stephenson, was married to Air Harold Shires (North Island). The crowd was so great that little could be seen ct’ the bridal party except that Aliss Stephenson wore a handsome v,'adding gown, and that she was attended by bridesmaids attired in pink georgette dresses. A reception was afterwards given by Dr and Airs Stephenson at their residence, Hobson street, St. Clair Airs Denny gave a small bridge evening on Friday. Among these present were — Alesdamos Marshall, Macdonald, Riley, Alacassey, Lough, APAlaster, O’Neill, Sise, and Hutchison. A quiet wedding t-cok place this week at the residence of Air Thos. Whitson, Gecrge street, when his youngest daughter, Ali-ss Rosie Whitson, was married to Air Eliott, Auckland. Aliss Hilda, Chapman (Wellington) is staving with Airs J. A. Cook, Union street. Air and Airs N. S. Falla have returned from a trip to Australia. Air and Airs J. F. Reid (Oauiaru) were staying at tho Grand Heel for a few days during the week. Airs H. L. Ferguson and Air (' : raid Ferguson ai rived from Auckland at the boginning of the week. Air and Airs C. White have returned from a trip to Mount Cock. Aliss Doris Ramsay is taking n motor trip wi:h a v.artv of friends to Mount Conk and parts of Canterbury. Air® Howard Jackson has been staving at the Hydro, Timaru, with the Hon. Air and Mrs Ralph Van -. nf Kaby Castle, who are touring New Zealand. A very pretty double wedding was solemnised at the residence of tho brides' mother. Airs Smiib, M Duncan strict, on March 2. when the Rev. T. A. Bybus. of Rnslyn, officiated. The parties uniu*d in wedlock were Aliss Isa Hunter to Air Prcsp. r ITurpur, of Invercargill; and Aims Frances Hunter to Air Alex. Summers, of Bei wick. The I?rides looked charming, both being dressed alike in navy serge costumes faced with ere am. and largo picture, hats, of pale liciio tuilo tr.mined with roses. Tho brides were given away by their uncle. Air G. Hunter, of Brighton. and Aliss Viol 4 St emon. both c.f A rr . .• - tcun, eou-ins (.1 Ike bride.-*. Over -M guests parto >k of tho wedding b. didst, wiii. h was tastefully laid <u’. Tin* tab’ -s looked a picture d< • .1 lad uc h pink and 'due. The weakling presents were both 3.timorous and costly, several cdiequ*. * being aiuccg them. Probably few u»<! lings which have been held iu Dunedin attracted much interest as one which was solemnised in First L'lnin U on Tuesday night. Tho nov. lty of the new inaugural inn, which Lxvonio possible only by an amendment of the Marriage Act a few months ago. nuuK' a very striking appeal to the popular imagination, and this circumstance manifested itself by the crowded condition of the church long before the ceremony was timed to begin, and by the throngs which gathered outside the church to witness tho arrival of the chief actors. In fact, so dense was tho crowd in the vicinity of the church

steps that the bride experienced some difficulty in gaining admission to her own wedding. The contracting parties were tho daughter of a. well-known local physician and a land owner from the North Island, and the ceremony, which passed off quite successfully, took the form of a “pink” wedding, which our reporter understands, means that the bridal party were dressed in pil.k. INVERC.VRG ILL, April 9. Mrs Mazcngnrb (Wellington) is visiting her mother, Mrs C. Campbell. Miss Lou«cly has returned front the north. Mrs L. renter is the guest of Mrs K. J. 0 iiincur. Miss Crofts gave a very enjoyable morning tea- for Mrs L. Porter i,We .l" 1 tor) at tho Music Rooms, Esk street. tome cf her guests were—Mrs 11. J. G d.m.'ur. Mrs J. Macdonald, Mrs F. Traill, Mrs Mnzengarb i Welling:ord, Misses M'Cuw, Tucker . Hogg, He nde: so n, Can: pie! 1. Miss M. Snow l-.as returned front Rotorua, where she has been doing Y.A.D. weak. M.ss Brunurm.nd (Australia) is tho guest of Mrs K. K. Wilson :G huh", one). Tho Raw G. and Mrs Coates left for Dunedin on Thursday after a tune months’ sojourn here. Mr and Mrs Coates will be greatly missed by a. large circle of friends. C\ Wednesday there was a garden fete at St. Joint’s School to farewell Mr and Mrs Contes. SHiero was a good gathering ir spite of a particularly wet day. Some cl those present were—The Rev. Mr and Mrs Coates, the Rev. Canon Fviies-Clinton, Miss l'yncsClinton, Mrs Ilandyside, Mr and Mrs E. Russell, Miss Lester, Miss ltoe, firs F. Ilandyside, Mr and Mrs C. J. Broderick, Sira Wylie, Mrs Snow, Slrs T. S. Miller, Sir and Sirs E. Wilson, Mr and Sirs G. Feathers hone, Sir and Sirs F. Scandrett, Mr and Sirs Hirst, Mrs J. G. Macdonald, Mrs Brookrmith, Slissos G race, Snow, Bedford!, and Russell. The Rev. Lee sir arrived on Thursday to take up his duties as Vicar of St. John’s. The Rev. J. Kyburn, formerly of First Church here, is down for a few days. Sirs Rowley lias returned from a visit to Christchurch. Sir and Sirs C. .T. Broderick have also returned from Christchurch. Sirs G. Robinson, who has been here for some weeks visiting friends, lias returned to Christchurch. Mrs T. SI. lUacdonalcl is back from Timaru. Sliss T. Young went to Dunedin this week. Dr Trubv King’s lectures this week welt greatly appreciated by a largo number of Invercargill people. He had most enthusiastic meetings, especially at night. Among some of those who were present were— Tho Hon. Sir and M:s Ilan-an, Dr and Mrs Deeper. Sir and Sirs Pearce, Dr and Mrs Snow, Sirs J. G. Macdonald, Mrs Drain, Mrs Hoyles, Sirs J. Mitchell, Sirs G. Aloffett, Sirs H. Macdonald, Mrs J. Mac-dor.old, andl Sliss Pearce. Mrs C. Livingston (Gladstone) has boon staying with Sirs Lionel Niell, Timaru, and is now visiting Sirs A. C. M’Caw, Haliataramea. TIMARU, April 8. Sir and Mrs Walter Raymond Park lane) have returned from Christchurch Sir and Sirs Sharpe (Wai-iti road) and Sliss Sharpe have returned frem Haunter. Sir and Sirs James limes (Haldon) are staying in Christchurch for a few days. Sir Thomas and Lady Robinson (Queensland) and the Misses Robinson were at tho Hydro during the week. Sirs J. Grant (Gray’s Hills) is staying with Mrs John Guthrie, Christchurch. Sir and Sirs Innes-Jones (Rtf ton street) a:e spending a fortnight at Rotorua. Sirs Kgerton Reid (Mackenzie Country) and Sliss Reid are staying at tho Hydro. Sliss Jean Hay (Scaly street) has returned, from Dunedin. Sirs Skinner (Geraldine) is the guest of Mrs Hcwden, Park lane. Sliss Cartwright (Highfield) has returned from Christchurch. CHRISTCHURCH, April 8. The London Times of January 29 has tho following:—"The King of the Belgians has bestowed on Sir Evan Macpherson Macdci aid the decoration of Chevalier cle I'Ordra ue Leopold II in recognition or valuable services to Belgium. Sir Macdonald, who is a brother of Sir Ranald Macdonald, recently returned to Christchurch from London, where he resided during the war period, and where he performed a great amount of war work, particularly in connection with Belgian refugees. A quiet and pretty wedding which created tun'll interest was solemnised by Archdeacon Kaggitt at St. Mary’s, Merival-e. ono morning last week, when Sliss Hazel Hill, younger daughter of Mr and Sirs T. G. Hill, Rugby str:ct, was married to Sir AV. J. Sim, second son cf Sir Justice Sim and Mrs Sim, Dun-o-din. The bride wore a dainty frock of cam:o pink georgette, with aecorcieon-pleated fkut.iceo, and”a large picture hat of the earns material with pink ribbons passing under the chin, and finishing in a loose bow on the left side. She also carried a bouquet of pink at.d heliotrope sv.-c-et peas Her travelling frock c.<s navy blue, the coat of which opened over a lace blouse, and a small navy hat of velvet and brush wool, completed a very charming toilet. Another wedding of interest was that of Sli=s Marjory R : h . .:.d daughter of Mr a ml .Mr- 1: R .itn-i. Paparoa street, and Mr 1,. ;l. D . on. St. L.-nurd's, Cv.l-------v. dvti. which ■,-as solemni-ed at St. Paul's Church. Pupauui, by Bishop Sadi hr. cf Ncla- d-'t I by tuc'l’.v. \V. H. Orbell, vicar. |jr,Jo was charmingly gowned in cream i httrmeuse, tile b: ice 1 lag draped with < ■, tte and pearl?. Til.* brnail ceil of ■ ‘-embroidered Brussel*; net was effectively arranged over a * .rotu.t el pearls. -Sho carried a bouquet of roses and carnations, and was attended bv Iter sitter. Sliss Daphne Bra del. ar.d Sliss Eleanor Davison, sister of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr T. ELI ridge,' and Sir Jack Beaded was groomsman. St. Lukes Church was the scene of a picttv v. -rlcling when Sites Siena Pyr.e, third daughter of Mrs F. H. Pvne. Avoir ide, was married to Sir Arthur Gordon Dean, SI.C., late captain of N.Z.E.K., and new of Harimaio. King Count’;.-. The bride was accompanied end given away by her great undo, Sir Mod Buchanan, of Kelson, and was attired in ivory channelise, the skirt being slightly draped. A golden girdle weighted with hoavv tassels encircled h r waist, and a handsome train of gold and white brocade hung frc'tu the shoulders and was lined with flame-coloured georgette. A bunch of golden leaves mi grapes adorned the corsage, unci wreath of the same colour held in position her wedding veil of exquisite Brussels lac:. Her bouquet of harmonising shades of gladiola was a gift from the soldiers in hospital, and much appreciated by the bride. Tho bridesmaids were Miss Pyr.o and Miss Jocelyn Pyne ar.d two tiny gilds, the Misses Antoinette ’Wilder (Hawke’s Bay), and Dorothy Taylor, ail of whom wore gold and rose shot radium frocks, tho skirts of which were arranged in panniers, and drawn in slightly to a gauged hem’, the plain bodices being finished with dainty lace and organdie

They also wore hats of gold tissue, banded with narrow rose and gold embossed ribbon, which hung in streamers to the waist, gold shoes and stockings, and Early Victorian bouquets of mauve Michaelmas daisies completed a very attractive toilet. Two email pages—Masters David Williams ■and Austin Deans, —in Kate Greenaway suits of pale flame colour, were -also in attendance. The bridegroom wore uniform, as also did the best man, Mr J. Fraser, M.C., late lieutenant N.Z.E.F., and the groomsman, Captain O. Mead, D. 5.0., Palmerston North. After the ceremony, which was performed by the very Rev. Dean Harper, assisted by the Rev. F. N. Taylpr, vicar of St. Lukes, Mrs Pyne held a reception at her home in Avoneide, where nearly 200 guests assembled. Mrs Pyne’s graceful gown was of black cliarmeu3e; she also wore a black hat with crown of white feathers, and carried a bouquet of roses and maidenhair. The bride travelled in a frock of henna stockingette, embroidered in black, and a becoming little toque of black panno velvet and henna-coloured hatter's plush. On Wednesday, April 0. at St. Mary’s Church, Merivale, Miss Alarona Bullock, only daughter of Mrs Bullock, Wellington, and god-child of Mr? G. E. Rhodes, Beverley, 'was married to Mr Eric Millton, only son of Mr and Mrs J. D. Million, Fcndalton. Archdeacon Haggitt performed the ceremony, and Mr Hunt presided at tlie organ. The bride was escorted to the altar and given away by Mr G. E. Rhodes. She looked very sweet in o. graceful gown of white satin brocaded in Bilver, very simply made, the slight draping on the skirt being held in place by silver tassels, her veil was becomingly arranged with a coronet of lace and small sprays of orange blossoms, and she carried a sheaf of lilies. Miss Shona Rhodes was the only bridesmaid, and she was very picturesque in a pompadour chiffon taffetas, brocaded in pink and blue roses on a cream ground, and made with a plain bodice and three-pan-liiered skirt looped over an underskirt of exquisite cream lace. Her lint, with its drooping brim, was of the same lace, and adorned with pink and blue narrow velvet ribbon, which hung in streamers at the back and finished with tiny posies. Cream stockings and brocaded shoes with diamond buckles, and an Early Victorian bouquet completed an exquisite toilette. Mr Ynyr Robinson was best man. After the ceremony Mrs Rhodes entertained a number of friends at Beverley, the guests being received in the drawing room, which was decorated with beautiful lilies. Mr Bigwood's band discoursed soft music in the hall, which was a rentable bower of roses, and tea wae dispensed in .lie dining room, where the bride cut the wedding cake. Mrs Bullock, the bride’s mother, wore a handsome black crepe do chine dress, embroidered with black chenille, a smart hat of shiny straw finished with ospreys, and a black feather boa, she also earned a bouquet of mauve flowers. Mrs Millton, the bridegroom’s mother, wore French grey souple satin, chenille embroidered, and a peacock-blue feather hat. Mrs George Rhodes wore a handsome dress of javen’s-vving blue satin with ninon overdress, large velvet hat of same shade with upturned brim and feathers, and finished with a gold rose. She carried a bouquet of crimson roses

and red leaves. Amongst the guests were Mrs Eric Bullock, who wore an effective gown of henna-coloured stockinette, Tarn hat of the same shade; Mrs Fred Millton (Ornri), navy taffetas with r.inon panels, smart black hat with wings tipped with jade green; Min** Millton wore grey crepe de chine adorned with cherry-coloured ninon, a grey hat, in which the cherry-colour was repeated; Mrs Eric Mill ten’s travelling costume was of brown velour cloth, the coat of which opened ever a blouse of burnt orange georgette, a brown panne ve’vet hat wreathed with autumn leaves, and a fascinating stole and muff of brown fur. Also present were Colonel and Mrs F. Millton, Mr and Mrs E. ,T. Robinson, Mr and Mrs R. E. Harley, Mr and Mrs L. W. Hailey, Mr and Mrs M. Cracroft-AVilson, Mr and C. F. CracroftWilson, Mr and Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes, Mr and Mrs M. H. Godby, Mr and Mrs If. AY. Bullock, Mrs R. H. Rhodes and Miss Rhodes, Mrs ■'YRorko, Archdeacon and Mrs Haggitt, Major and Mrs Hutton, Mr and Mrs James Deans, Mr and Mrs Percy "Wright, Miss Nceline Wright, Miss Harley, Colonel and Mrs Moore ho use, Mr and Mrs Holdsworlli, and vorv many others. Miss Gwen Millton (Orari) is tlie guest of Mrs George Helmore, Feldalton. Mr and Mrs Elliston Orbeil have returned to Dunedin. Miss Kitty C hay tor (Blenheim') is the guest of Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Kinloch. Miss Svbii Pratt was the guest of Mrs Donald M’Lcnn, Little River, for Easter. .Sir Thomas and Lady Robinson and family, who have been touring New Zealand, have arrived in Christchurch, and are staying at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr? Bullock (Wellington) is staying with Mrs George Rhodes, Beverley. Miss N. Wright (Tiniaru) is at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs James Tunes (Mackenzie Country) are staying at Warner's. Mr and Mrs George Nathan, who were the guests of Mrs Walter Clifford for Easter, have returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs J. B. Reid have left for Wellington and Rotorua. Miss Eileen Westenra gave a small afternorm for Miss Marcia Robinson lust week. Mr and Mrs R. Brown (Holly road) were Hie guests of Mrs Walter Macfarland, Ka i \va ra, for E a ste r Mr and Mrs Nolan have returned to Gisborne. Mr and Mrs J. F. Buchanan have gone to Wellington for the races. Miss A vice Rhodes loft yesterday for Sydney en route for South Africa and England. Mrs R. If. Rhodes and Miss Rhodes, of Blue CiitTs, went, north on Wednesday. Miss Una Rattray lias returned to Dimed i n.

BLENHEIM, April 5.\ On Friday afternoon the weather was perfect for the arrival of his Excellency the Governor-General, her Excellency Lady Jetlioce and the Hon. Lucy Jellicoe. The party arrived in Market square from Picton at 2 o'clock, the hour fixed for the civic welcome. The square was filled with an enthusiastic crowd of citizens and school children. The guard of honour was composed of cadets from tho Marlborough College. The party consisted of Lord and Lady Jellicoe, Hon. Lucy Jellicoe, Captain Mundy (aide-de-camp), and Captain Curtis (private secretary). His worship the Mayor (Mr J. Corry) was supported in liis place in the rotunda by Mrs Corry, Miss Alison Cory, Mr P. Hollings, S. M., Crs Curry, Pike, Mosley, and the town clerk. The evening function: Tho function in the Town Hall in the evening was most successful. The hall presented a brilliant spectacle, the stag© being decorated with handsome palms and other greenery, whilst there was a liberal display of bunting 1 . Hi 3 Excellency and party arrived shortly after 8 o’clock, and were received by Ills Worship the Mayor and Sirs Corry. A large number of the assemblage shook hands with the GovernorGeneral, and the R.S.A. Orchestra was in attendance and played several selections. A space having been cleared, a section of the ■attendance had an impromptu dance, in which tho Hon. Lhcy Jellicoe took part. Vocal items were rendered by the Misses Frances Morriscn, J. Urquhart, Messrs C. Plum, and G. Gray. Last Saturday there was a fair attendance at the Marlborough Lawn Tennis Grounds. Among those present were Mesclames M’Konzie, Mason, Young, Andrew, Murphy, Hylton (Wellington), Misses Mowat (2), Mead, Williams (2), 'Scott-Smitli, Bladder (Timaru), Neville, Stirrat, Jenkins, Murphy, Messrs M’C-allum, Mitchell, Parker, Mason, etc. Lord and Lady Jellicoe were the guests of Mr and Airs J. J. Corry, in Maxwell road, during their vlriit to Blenheim last week. Mr and Mrs W. B. Stevenson (Upcot) have returned after a short visit to Blenheim and Picton. Mrs F. Bullen and Miss H. Buiien (Kaikcura) passed through Blenheim to-day on their return from Wellington. Mr and Mrs MTCellan (North Island) have been staying at the Club Hotel, and left yesterd-ay for Nelson. Miss Bluckler (Timaru) is visiting Mrs W. Neville at Tlmrston. Mrs Wastney (Nelson) is visiting Airs W. Beil at Flaxmere. Miss Amuri Neville lias returned from a short visit, to Wellington. Air and Airs A. Nathan, have returned from a short visit to Picton. Air and Airs Hunter (Wellington) are staying at the Criterion Hotel on their way to Nelson. WELLINGTON, April 6. The engagement is announced of' Air ]{.. Stuart Glendining, son of Mr and Airs J. R Glendining, of Dunedin, to Alias Kutii Douglas, daughter o.t rvlrs J. Flenim rrt Douglas. Aliss Marion Bridges, daughter of General Sir William Bridges, K.C.8., who was killed of the landing at Gallipoli, and who was military adviser to the Australian Commonwealth, is at present visiting her aunt, Mrs It. Braithwaite, Hastings. Air Justice Reed and Mrs Peed have arrived in Wellington from Auckland. Airs Andrus and her niece, Aliss Morris, of Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., left Wellington’ by the Tahiti on thoir return to America after having spent three months visiting places of interest in this country. Airs S. T. Chadwick, from England, has been spending three months in New Zealand. She will leave on her return to England by the Corinthic. on April 24. The engagement is announced of Miss Marjorie Gralnm, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs D. M. Giaham, Colo street, Masterton, to Mr Eric B. Wo! 1 wood, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Welhvood, Hastings, H.B. Mrs Allan Spicer returned to Wellington this week from a visit to Melbourne. Mrs Lucas and Miss Lulu Lucas, who were to return from India this month, have left Jubblepore for Simla for Hie hot season, and will not return to tho Dominion until the end of the year. Mrs M‘liitosh Ellis (Kelimrn) has returned from a visit to the hot lakes. On Tuesday evening, at tho Terrace Congregational Church, the marriage took place of Miss Margaret M. Maekie, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Maekie, of Highland Park, Wade at own, to Mr Edgar W. Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs A. M. Lewis, of Oriental Bay. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Rood Glasaon. assisted by tire Rev. A. E. Hunt, Mrs Faitvel (sister of the bridegroom) being at the organ The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of pale blue French satin anil georgette heavily 1 waded in silver, and she carried a shower bouquet of shell pink flowers. Her handenibroicicrcd veil was fastened with a circlet of orange blossoms. The Misses La and Moana Maekie (sisters of (ho bride) were in attendance. The elder wore a frock of pale apricot brocaded crepe de cl line draped with lace and trimmed with skunk, and her hat was of nigger-brown aecordeon-pleated tulle. The second bridesmaid's frock was of can de nil satin and georgette trimmed with opaline, and she wore a hat similar to that of tho chi' f bridesmaid. Both carried bouquets of autumn flowers and foliage. Mr 1 Lilia Tonks was best man, and the groomsman Mr Arthur Wilson. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Congregational

Church Hall, a large number of guests being | entertained by the bride’s parents. The bride’s travelling dress was of navy spun silk, with touches of lemon, and hat to match. The Misses Broadbcnt (England), who have been visiting their sister, Mrs Bolton, at Kcdburn, are at present the guests of Mrs Ti 11 son, of Nelson. Among tho passengers who left by the Tahiti for San Francisco, were Mrs N. Fisher (of Dunedin) and tho Misses E. and D. Fisher, Mrs Crum.p, of Eltharn, Mr and Mrs Neill (cf Dunedin), and Miss Billcns tof Palmerston North). The engagement is announced of Nancy, widow of the late Mr J. R. Moore and eldest daughter of Air and Mrs Allen Cameron, of Marangai, Wanganui, to Frank, only sen of Dr A. K. Newman, M.P., Wellington. Cabled news has been received in Wellington of tho arrival at Almonte, Ontario (Canada), of Mrs J. C. C. Perkins and Miss Jeanne W. Beauchamp. They had left Wellington by the Marama on March 2. Miss Marion MTntcsli, of Masterton, returned this week to’ the Dominion by the Ulmiaroa, via Sydney, from a visit to Great Britain, France, Belgium, etc., after more than a year’s absence from tills country. Mis 3 Myers (Fitzherbeit terrace), who has been visiting, her relatives in Wellington after an r/bsence of two years in Canada, returns to the latter country with her brother by the Niagara ohcrtlv. The marriage took place on Tuesday afternoon in St. Thomas’s Church. Newtown, of Mrs Dorothy Nicholls, widow of the late Mr Charles Nicholls. of Christchurch, to Dr Sydney Cattail; of Tauranga. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Fancourt, vicar of St. Thomas’s, and friends of the bride had added belladonna lilies and other flowers to Hie harvest festival decorations of tho church. Mr Collie played .appropriate wedding music. The bride, who was given away by her father, Mr Harley, wore a frock of rose pink silk stockinette with panels of silver grey embroidery, and a hat to match trimmed with a buterfly bow of black lace at the hack. She carried a bouquet of shaded pink flowers. The bridesmaids were Miss Eva Cat tell, and a niece of the bride, little Miss Nancy Robinson. The elder wore blue channelise, with a hat to match; and tho little ill was in a frock of spotted net over pink satin, with a wreath of rosebuds on her hair, and carrying a posy of the same flowers. The best man was Dr Waddell, of Wellington. Altai the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Stuart, in Owen street. The hostess, who is the bride’s sister, wore a frock of black crepe do chine with gold embroideries, and a black beaver hat, her bouquet being of scarlet flowers. Tho bride’s mother, Mrs Harley, was in black satin with touches of mauve; and Mrs Cattcll, the mother of tho bridegroom, was also in black. Later in tho afternoon the bride and bridegroom left for a visit to the Hot Lakes district. Mr Stephen Dawson, of the Imperial Service, Rangoon, and the men'|bers of his family, have been spending three or four months in New Zealand. Mrs Dawson and the family will leave for London by the Rimutaka next week, and Mr Dawson goes on to Sydney, there to connect with his steamer ior Rangoon. Recent news of Miss Adelaide Van Steveen, who is at present in Sydney, states that she lias been winning golden opinions by her singing in that city. After appearing several times in association with the Verbruggen Orchestra, Miss Van Staveren was engaged to sing the role of Delilah in “Samson and Delilah” (Saint-Saens) with tho -Sydney Philharmonic in association with tho Verbruggen Orchestra. That concert took place in the Sydney Town Hall last Thursday, and when the last mail loft Sydney there was every indication of the occasion being a big musical event. Airs West bury-Hughes left this week for a vist to Auckland. Miss Aiieen Stevens lias returned from a visit to Dunedin and the Hermitage. Mr and Mrs J. L. Morrison are leaving by the Rimutaka for a visit to England. AUCKLAND, April 7. The garden fete organised by Mrs Sidney Nathan in aid of the Campbell Free Kindergarten was successfully carried through in ideal weather on Saturday afternoon of last week at the residence of Mrs A. W. Gillies, Rcniuero. The stallholders were: Afternoon tea—Lady Lockhart, Miss Ruby Coleman, Mrs Milsom, Mrs Horton, and Mrs Coleman; sweets and flowers, Mrs Raynor and Mrs Humphrey Clark; home-made preserves, Mrs Selwyn Upton and Mrs Nalder; guessing competition, Mr R-aingcr; jazzing, Professor and Mrs Algie. All the stalls did well. Mi*3 Undo Ferguson, president of 1 he Otago Women’s Club, was the guest of honour at a dinner party given on Friday evening last by Mrs W R. Wilson at the Women’s Club roc ms. Among tlio.se present were Mrs Lucas Bloomfield, Mrs W. H. Parkes, Mrs If. Horten. Mrs W. Col beck, Mis George Bloomfield, Mrs E. Anderson, Mrs Firth, Mrs Hellaby, Mrs Baylv, Mrs Louissofi, Mrs Rathbcne, Mrs C. Brown. Mrs Benjamin, Mrs Ewen, Mrs Strikes, Mrs Percy Upton, and Miss Phyllis Boult. During the evening musical items were contributed bv Mrs Parkes, Mrs Ewon, and Miss M. Wilson. Mrs Ferguson, in congratulating the club on tho. success achieved during* the short term of *ts establishment, remarked that the Auckland Club was the first to have a dinner party as an entertainment. A quiet wedding was solemnised this week at St. Barnabas Church, Mount Eden, when Mr Oliver Ernest Nicholson (eldest son of Mr Oliver Nicholson and the late Mrs Nicholson, Victoria avenue, Mount Eden) was married to Miss Gladys Rowlings (eldest daughter of Mr and Airs T. W. Rowlings, also of Victoria avenue. Mount Eden). The Rev. E. J. M’Farland officiated. Aliss Alilly Rowlings (sister of tlie bride) acted as bridesmaid, and All* D’Audney was best man. Airs J. C. Kennedy (Danncvirkc) is visiting Auckland, and is staying at Stonekurst, in Symonds street. Aliss Z. Nathan, who has been spending some time in Wellington, is returning to Auckland next week for a. lengthy period. The engagement is announced of Aliss Marion Geddes Cardno, youngest daughter of Airs and the late Air F. R. Cardno, Cheltenham. terrace, Devon port, to Air O. B. Roberts, oldest son of Air and Airs Richard Roberts, of Frondeg, North Wales. The dcatli of Aliss Aiilne at her •residence, Vincent avenue, Romuera, last week, at the advanced, age of HI years, has removed another from 11)o list of old identities in Auckland. She arrived in New Zealand in 1563, •and, with the exception of a few brief visits t<> England, has resided in Auckland ever since. Airs IT. C. Clioyce is her sister, and there are also a number of nephews ond nieces. Another old identity who has lately passed away is Airs R. W. Houghton, Ivuniarii street, Remuera. She is survived by her husband, two sons, and two daughters. Tho sons arc Air W. Houghton, second engineer on the Alahono: and Air Houghton, second engineer on the Alararoa; and the daughters aro Airs Kyi© fof Nelson) and Miss Hilda 1 Lough ton.

! DATES FOR COSY CORNER CLUB MEETINGS. Members’ Meeting, May 17.—Papers to bo sent in by May 9. Your b avourite Ilobby or Amusement,” June 14.—Papers to be sent in by June 6. Native Plant Life,” July 12.—Papers to be sent in by July 4. A Picture Meeting, August 9.—Papers to be sent in by August 1. “Native Birds,” September 13.—Papers to be sent in by September 5. Discussion Meeting, October 11.—Papers to be sent in by October 3. Description# of ball#, &e., mua* be dorsed by either the Witness correspondent for district or by the secretary of the ball committee. The MS. of any correspondents who do not comply with this rule will be sent to the secretary log endorsement prior to appearing.. * WEDDING AT INVERCARGILL. Knox Church, Invercargill, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Thursday, Alarch 24, the contracting parties being Aliss Lucy Sawers, oldest daughter of Air J. Sowers, and Air Jas. Boyne, M.A., of Gore. • Tho bride was charmingly gowned in pale pink georgette and dead-rose brocade with touches of silver, with hat (trimmed with rose petals) and scarf to match, and wore dainty pink brocaded shoes. A string of dainty pinkish pearls, the gift of the bridegioom, completed a most charming effect. Her bouquet was of gorgeous creamy iradium, lilies, surroun led by white sweet peas, and interspersed with maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Aliss Jane Boyne, was attired in heliotrope crepe de chine and georgette, with black hat, and carried a beautiful bouquet of heliotrope and white sweet peas. The bride’s mother was dressed in a grey costume, and wore a black hat with salmon trimmings; and Miss Ruby Sawers wore a braided navy costume with green velour velvet hat. The -bridegroom, who was a lieutenant in the N.Z.K.F., was attended by Captain G. ARClure, M.C., and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. G. Gilbert, chaplain of the forces. The bride’s travelling costume was of dark saxe, with mole and saxe panne velvet toque, and veil. The many choice and valued gifts included those from the staff and students of ADGlashan College, and from the staff and pupils of the M’aihopai School, with which institutions the bride and bridegroom had been associated. ' 1 -1 . : i [ i - > 1 * - I i