TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3509, 14 June 1921, Page 47

TABLE TALK.

Friday evening. On Friday evening last week Mrs Laidlaw gave a very enjoyable dance at her residence, Pitt street. The drawing room and hall were used for dancing, ;ukl in the dining to cm a delicious supper was served, the tables being arranged with chrysanthemum 3 and loses. Mrs Laid haw wore a handsome gown of block satin trimmed with georgette and lace; Miss Laid law was attired in a dainty gown of black taffeta with touches of Chile. Also present were Mr and Mrs V\ . O. Mackellar, Misses Gallawav, Ulrich, Haggilt, 1). Ramsay, R DcuglaV, I. . Rat troy, Cotterill (Christchurch), Edmond, AX Xntosli, A . Lichols X-,. Siiley. B rid gem an, Cheeseman, Bell, 'A. ARLavem Kempt home, V. Reid. X. Gillies; Messrs Laidlaw, Russ?ll Laidlav, Bei!, AXaunsell, A. Sise, Sheunan, Irvine, Gibbs, Cotterill (Christchurch), Ah Hagatitt, Page, Wallis, etc On Saturday the D.J.C. s winter meeting was biought to a close in glorious weal her, the sun shone wiih brilliance over WingaR i: * lor go crowd attended, amongst whom were a number of visitors, including Air and Mrs L. Rutherford, Air and Airs G. T niton, Mr and Airs Robert Gillies. Air and Airs W. O. Mackellar, Air and Mrs Leslie Grbell (Tim.am). Air end Airs J. B. Reid • Christchurch). Air L. Russell (Invercargill j; a.so present were Air and Airs Hanlon, Mr and Airs J. A. Roberts, Air and Airs Fd mend, Mr and Airs JDodgshun, Air and Airs 1). Ramsay, Air and Airs Cdtevill. Air and Airs Cheeseman, Air and Airs Oldham, Dr and Alis S. Ba.'chelor, Air and Mrs Co-wpcr, Air and Airs Hudson, Air and Alrr. Chryrtali, -dr and Airs Garth Gallawav. Alesdames F rBlack, M'Master. Alisses Hanlon. Hu XEon, Kemp the me, Lardlavv, C. G-raham, Ai‘lntosh, Ulrich, llaggiti, Bridge men, V. Reid, Gallaway, A. Xlchc’s, Sidey, Flemming. AYilliam.s, Dennisicn, Bell, Cheeseman, Gillies. APLaren, Edmond, etc. Aless's Law. H. Reeves, APLoan, Laidlaw, Bed!. Gib>bs, Stark, Sinclair, Sise, etc. On Saturday evening Mrs Acton-Adams brought the week s gaiety to a cenclusion by giving a very successful fox trot. Some of those present were Air and Alns Mackellar, Airs R- Dawson, Aliases Pharazyn, AFLaren, U Rattray, Cotterill (Christchurch), Stock, V. Raid, Gallawav, Kempt borne, Bell, Gillies, Cheeseman; Messrs Bell, Ed mend, Sinclair, Hunt (Wellington), Biodic (Wellington), Le Chen, Shc-nnan.. Seloman, Laidlaw. On Monday evening Miss Douglas gave a very enjoyable fox trot at her residence, George street. Present were—Mrs R. Dawson, Alisses Gallawav, Sidey, Laidlaw, liaggitt, Pharazyn, etc. On Tuesday evening the Alisses Hunt (Anderson’s Bay) gave a small fex trot. Present, were—Mrs R. Dawson, Airs Cowper, Misses Gallawav, Haggitt, APLarcn, E. Roberts, Todd, Ramsay; Messrs Sinclair, Cowper, Si sc, AYhihsen, Brodic (Wellington), Irvine, Todd, Wallis, etc Air and Mrs Bell, Alis« Bell nnd Air Frank Bell have returned to Shag Valley. Air and Airs Robert Gillies and Aliss X. Gillies motored back to Waikouaiti at the beginning of the week. Air and Airs Leslie Grbell have returned to Timaru. Air and Airs Leslie Rutherford, Air and Airs C. Rutherford, and Air and Airs Gordon Fulton have returned to Canterbury. Airs C. X. Orbell has returned to Timaru. Air and -'if* Denniston Cuthbertscn havs returned to Invercargill. Air and Airs J B. Reid have ictnrned to Christcliun li Aliss Pharazyn (Wellington) is the guest cl Airs R. Dawson, Kahuna. Air and Airs Grigg (Canterbury) passed thro-ugh on their way south. Air and Airs C. Kain were in town for the races. Aliss Xanearrow lias returned to Christchurch. Aliss Y. Reid has returned to Christchurch. Mr Russell Laidlaw left this week for Auckland. Aliss Farquh a r has cone to Wellington, where she intends spending the winter. The engagement is announced of Aliss Edith Ha-crgitt, youngest daughter cf Airs B. C. liaggitt, Ancle 1 son's Bay, to Air Guy Sinclair, sen of All* Sinclair, bank manager, Lawrence. The engagement is announced of Aliss Daisy Scott, only daughter of Air and Al: s G;) ! "on Scott, of Xorth Invercfargiil, t-o Dr A. A. Reid, of Alilton Airs Denny gave an enjoyable afternoon tea last week at St. Clair. Delicious tea was served in the dining room. The table i was decorated with beautiful golden brown ! crirvsantheir.mr.s. Among those present ' woie: —Mrs Linclo Ferguson, Kdmord, I Cowper, Harman Reeves, Bridgeman, IFlop, David Allen, Alacassev, Armstrong. Alaeassey, etc. IX\ ERCARGILL. June 10. Airs Fleming (Dunedin) is the guest of ATrs E Russell, Gladstone. Airs Saunders (Otautain is the guest of Airs W. Saunders, Waikiwi. Aliss W. Tucker gave a verv enjoyable morning tea this week at the residence of her mother. Airs Tucker, Gala- street, in honour of Aliss Henderson, who is to be married shortly. Some of her guests were Aliss Henderson, Aliss L. Henderson, Airs G a bites, Alisses F. Macdonald! (Edendale), Storey (Yen! aw), T. Watson, Morrah (.2), AFCnw, A!. Wylie, Corbett, Field, H. Macdonald, Hazlett, Broughton, Pilcher, Logan, and D- Smith.

Aliss Wade alee gave a bridge party fer Aliss Henderson this week. A very enjoyable dance was held in Ashay s li all last Friday to rui&e funds for Hi.* S.P.C A. Tlie hall was very prettily decorated in flags, evergreen®, and shaded lights, and the dance was a groat- success. Amongst those prssent were Mr and Airs B Ha mitt, Mr and Mrs Yen Tunzelman, iIl t i J f- Macdonald. Mr, T. Macdonald. Miami Mrs Crufts, Mr St : k. Misses Yfa'sin Murrali Ccrhctt. StretUll. Praia, Macpherson, M 1 hail, Ilazlett, Broughton, Brodio, Rankin, Bern ds* on, Field, Ilaggii*. Metzger Anderson. Orr.ee, Snow. Galbraith, gn.it), Oushtoti R° w ley- X. Slrottell. I)r Cow. Dr M£ aw - Messrs Wright, Broughton, Rovds, (.ilmoitr, Mahoney, M'Phail, Otwav. Mo-I-h es, fircis, Brass., ’ CUUn.-kV, j'-am \ule, St. George To ld, Hod-1,. ns, 1. Macdonald, M. Mardcna’d. M'Doi.ald r w’ f nill, V Vcdnrffey, and Irwin. Mrs \\. Saunders pave an afternoon fra, ihis week in honour of Mrs Saunders (OtaMrs 1). Mackenzie IBak-lutha). who was burned horns Wileon ' J,en street - hM ~ ~, , T I’M ABU, Ju-ie 10, Mrs 1, ho ties (Bluc-cliffd and Mis, Rhodes | “Te staying m \N ellineton Mr and Mrs S. P. Hope left this week by | ino lonic for England. ' frcm 18e r M n " ,:t • Wai ' it * I ' ou<i ) has returned item i»;s))orne. Mrs Laidlaw tScaview Hrraee) lias returned from (lie Xorth Island. Bungalow"™ < lnv « rcur S i!1 .> » spying at Dio Miss Paseoe has returned from Auckland. Mi, Hamilton (Ashwitk) and the Mkses liam.lton (ave returned from Enghfnd y a , r - : iret Robin, on (Oakwood) left 1 X W€ck for a trip to O&vlon roM,rred l f M, ' fi n U ' Tlle Croft) havo lctun.od fiom D uned 1 n • i,:a l-iiPiiMn 'Perth street) has returned iio.ii Luke Heron. CIIBISTCHUBCII, June IC. Mrs Ocorp-C Gould pave a very delightful ; of H \IF A ™,” b iT' k ’ on June 4 - ‘he officers ■ of H.M.S Chatham were the puests „f i Lou, ’ ur - , Bcnemg lock place in the bilh'ard j roam, which was decorated with beauiiful I enryeantliemum® of ninny shades, and with ! pot , ph, L. t ,I'ho lights ware shaded with I pink, which threw a roseate glow over the i |;u sts as they danced to music provided i iy * ;h - 5 ? Macdonald's orchestra. Mrs Goul.l ! \ Ol ' e electric blue potin, the corsage ljoin —■ - draped with pold tissue, and the fish-tail - trilln heins lined with ; old. Miss Gould wore a becoming frock cf figured silk net and Miss B. Gculd wore a simnle frcck of wlu.e silk net and n rese-co'oured sasli. Use true-ts present in slide:! Mr and Mrs Koger Ciould, Captain and Mis Prickett end m’F lr ,“ ket K - Mr and Mrs Bon aid Macdonald and Miss Macdonald, Sir Charles ami Lady Campbell, Mr and Mrs G Dennisi ton, Mr and Mrs Endell Mank'- n, and tho | Misses Boyle, Xorthccte, Gibs--.,, Wikon, ! Lc.mor? and Bowden, and Mcs-rs D. Boyle i ;L )U ? er - ,'Viiaon (2.1, A. Williams, O’Donnell j 44 11-i 1 ’ •' 'bge, am! Captain Water;-ton. | , 10 inntcli bitwccn members of tiio I F w S F ! 'V r C ' ub lllKl the Timaru ! Golf Chib for the Orbell Cup is to he placed I in Timaru on Saturday, .June Uth Tho j Christchurch team, composed of eight men 'and eight 1 tdies. left for Timaru by the first ei.piess cn Friday morning. diioso chosen i represent CJinst. hutch were Mtssrs 11. | B. Wood, J. C. Ttnipler. J. A. Gow, Ewen I Macfarlane, B. C. Huthcrf rd, S. K. Sleigh, M. H. (lodhy and Bennington, Mesdames Kmgscole, Godby. Lawrence Donald, J.ady lc -s. and atisses Cowlishaw, Andersem, Hehnore and Cotterill. All amusing little play called “The I.ittlo is to he staged shortly at St. Michael’s Sclioolroom, tho proceeds being dovoted to the Garden Fund of Karitano Baby Hospital. TJie caste includes Miss Jocelyn Pyne, Fanny F’cx, Peggy Palmer, X’ancy B a-Ll, a.id Messrs Ynvr Robinson, C. Bridgeman. T. Gibson, aiid AVynu, Gowlishav,-. Already the tickets are selling fust, and no doubt the hall will he taxed to iti utmeet. Mrs 11. H. Louglinan gave an enjoyabla “At homo” one evening in horn ur of Mr and Mrs Allan Wilkie, who, with thrir company, are liaving a most successful season with their Shakcspereim plays in Christchurch. Miss Xia.rie Xilsson, the gifted and charmng soprano, who is at present visiting Christchurch, was alse present. Mrs Loughnuri wore a kandseme gown of cornflower Flue soupls so,fin, gracefully veiled in embroidered georgette. During ilie evening an excellent musical programme was enjoyed, those tailing part in it being Misses Millicent Jennings, Paula Seherek. Lulu Honnay, and Messrs X-eviHc Smith. A. Bunz, Frank Morrison. A few cf those present were Sir George end Lady Clifford and the Misses Clifford. Sir l-’rancis and Lady Bo;.-s, Mr and Mrs G, G. Burnes, Mrs George Rhodes, Miss Olive Straehey, Captiiin Kwoii Dickson, Dr and Mrs F’runlc Scott, Mr and Mrs Guy Ronalds, Mr and Mrs Cyril ’Ward, -Mr and Mrs I!. B Wood, Mrs H. Mu: ray. Mr and Mrs T-: ;r. Cane, Mrs I’, Crisp. Miss .Secret::n, Mr Cuthbcrt, and Mrs George Clarkson Miss B-ryi Xancarrc-w has returned from her visit to Dun din. lilies Valerie ibid has also arrived from Dunedin, Mrs Selby Palmer (Hawke’s Bay) and her children are staying with Mrs Wells. Mrs Barron and the Mrs- - Barren (Dunedin; are staving with Mrs C. J. Ronald. son f.,r a few days on their way to tho Xorth Island, where they intend spendingthe winter months. Miss Wright (Timaru), who was ilia guest of Mrs G. E. Rhodes for a few days, left fo>- the south during the week. Mrs B. 1> Wood and her children have returned from Hanmcr. Mis? Jt liken ~Sydney) has also returned from Hanmcr, and is the guest of Mrs J. Ib liall. Mr and Mrs Frank Holiest on, who camo to town for Miss Tcsrhenuiker’s wedding', have returned to Timaru Mrs R. li. Rhodes and Miss Acini Rhodes have also returned to Timaru. Mr nnd Mrs Job i Grigg, who were tho guests of Mrs Rich, FVndalton, have .e-------turned tn Longbeaeh. Mr aiur Mrs Herbert A. Jon-Adnms and their children are leaving shortly for Eng. In ml - Mrs M. 11. Gedbv p:: el c. 'uief visit to Wellington, where she e. f her two small sons at school. Mr and Mrs J li. 11. id are now settled in Mr George 11 Jmore’s J: .use, F’ciid.tltt-ii, for the winter months. Mr and Mrs George Hclm.-re and family are living in tlie;r h-.-use on the Cashmere Hills for a few months. Many Christchurch visitor? to Dunedin for race week have now returned, all having thoroughly enjoyed their gaieties and tho hospitality cf friends in the southern town. A quiet ws'.iding’ was celebrated on June 2nd at St. Peters, Riccarton, when Miss Gciida Teschemaker wao married to Mr Joint Hutton Grigg, oi’ Lvngbeach. Tlie bride was given away bv her uncle, Mr Frank Re. lies ton, of Timaru, and woe at-

tended by her sister, Miss Margaret Teschexnaker as bridesmaid, and two tiny trainbcareTs, Michael and Sheila, the children of Mrs Ke . Macdonald. Mrs Tescliemaker held a small reception after the ceremony, to which only relatives and a few old friends wore invitc-d. * On Monday afternoon the death occurred at Middleton of Lady Bowen, widow of the late Sir Charles Bowen, M.L.C., and daughter of the late Canon Markham, rector of Great Horksley, Essex, and Canon of Windsor. Lady Bowen was 82 years of age at the time of her death. By her kindly interest and ready sympathy she had won the love of a large circle of friends, by whom she will be greatly missed. With the exception cf Mrs John Studholme and Mr Charles Bowen the family were all eoKembled at the time of her death, and much sympathy is felt for them in their Borrow.

GREYMOTJTH June 8. On Friday evening the Caledonian Society opened its 1921-1922 season with an enjoyable lngleside. The society still continues to grow in popularity, judging by the large numbers who had their names placed on the membership roll. A very pleasant time was spent in song and dance. Mesdames Bush and P Hamilton had charge of the supper arrangements, and were ably assisted by Mesdames Baxter, M'Quee-n, and Cork. The first social of the season of the combined Grey mouth Bowling and Croquet Clubs was held last evening in the Druids' Hall. A pleasant time was spent at bridge and 500. Miss G. Skoglund won the bridge trophy (presented by Mrs Mabin) and Mr H. Holder the 500 prize. After "supper dancing was commenced, the music being ably supplied by Mr Williams. Some of those present were Mesdames M‘Kay, M’Queen. Gillies, Wickes, Ida ml) let-on, Cork, Allison, Shall crags, Chalk, Thomas, Smith, Jones, Griffon. Coburn, Burns, Blair, Schroder, Scott, Denton, Mabin, Oxford, Misses Allison Okey, Cowan, Pratt, Brebner, llannan (2) Skoglund (2), Coburn, Arnott, Cork, Steer, Messrs Chalk, Scott, Pratt, Smith, Shullot<j>ss, Jones, Oxford, Cork, Bush (2), Walker, Robinson, etc. Mrs M. Fogarty has returned after spending a short holiday in Christchurch.

Miss O'Brien left this week for Sydney, where she will remain for three months. The Hon. G. J. Anderson, Minister of Mines, has visited the West Coast during the past few days. Mr T Y. Sodden, AI.P., who accompanied the Minister of Mines on his tour of Westland, has returned to Wellington. Mrs B. Bush gave a small party on the occasion of her little daughter Sheila’s tenth birthday. BLENHEIM, June 7. One of the most successful and enjoyable balls held in Blenheim took place in St. Patrick's Hall on Thursday evening last, when the spinsters and bachelors of Blenheim entertained a very large assemblage of people from all round Marlborough. Consider able praise is due to the committee and joint secretaries for the unlimited effort and untiring energy displayed in producing such a popular event. The hali itself was beautifully decorated with fernery, palms, and crimson flowers, and the floor was in excellent order for dancing. A recherche supper was arranged in' the large supper room, a-s well as in a large marquee erected at the side adjoining the entrance to the hall, and the tables wore artistically arranged with large baskets of chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. The lie turned Soldiers’ Orchestra supplied delightful music, and the stage was arranged as a large drawing room for ncn-dancers and chaperones. ' Some of the ladies present wore handsome gowns, a number of which I noticed being Mrs Nathan, midnight blue georgette handsomely embroidered with sequins; Mrs Churchward, oyster-coloured gown relieved with crimson; Mrs Stevenson (Upcot) tomato shaded charmcuse; Mrs Griffiths, black net; Mrs Newling, deep cream duchess satin; Mrs Wolfevstan, black sequined gown; Mrs Li gilt foot, smoked blue gown; Mrs Frost, yellow net; Mrs Balfour (Vernon), yellowcrepe de chine; Mrs u. Lester, pale blue channelise; Mrs A. Lester, pale blue with lace; Mrs Belling, pale fawn georgette beaded goivn; Mrs G. Build, black charmeuse; Mrs B. Moore, vieux rose; Mrs Clouston, black silk; Mrs L. Clouston, black net; Mrs Parsons (Kaikoura), black, Mrs W. Bullen (Kaikoura), black charmeuse relieved with red; Mrs Maclaine, black cliarmevtse; Mrs Hall, black taffeta; Mrs Bull, grey silk; Mrs Rutherford (Awaiere), blue georgette embroidered; Mrs A Adams (Langley Dale), cream lace frcck; Mrs Murphy, black taffeta; Mrs Davies (Picton), cerise georgette; Mrs Rose, black silk; Mrs A. Mowat, black taffeta ; Mrs L. Chaytor, white satin and lace; Mrs Latter, black ebarmeuse; Mrs If. Reid, black net; Mrs F. Redwood, grey georgette with sti-el trimmings; Mrs Scott-Smith, black satin; Miss M. Bell, grey brocade; Miss P. Bell, blue silk; Miss L. Murphy, white satin; Mies V. Murphy, whit* charmeuse; Miss L. Wolferstan, floral ninon over silk; Miss F. Mead, saxe blue taffeta; Miss Neville, black net; Miss A. Neville, cream lace; Miss C. Clouston, cerise brocade; Miss Z. Clouston, black net; G. Griffiths (debutante), white georgette over lace; Miss B Lissaman (debudante). white georgette and lace; Miss B. Parsons (debudante), white ninon; Miss Coulter, black velvet; Miss Gilmcur (Christchurch), white net; Miss 1). Cook (Christchurch) orange-coloured georgette; Miss V. RitsonThomas (Tirohanga)', cream charmeuse; Miss P. Murray (Wharanui), floral brocade; Miss E. Mowat, black net; Miss O. Williams, white and silver; Miss J. Williams, pale green net over silk; Miss I. Horton, black net over white satin; Miss M‘Xab, black taffeta; Mies Bright, pale blue georgette over silk; Miss M. Pigou, saxe blue taffeta; Miss G. Mills, yellow crepe de chine; Miss Beere, black net; Miss Rudd, heliotrope crepe de chine; Miss Scott-Smith, cream lace over silk; Miss M Da Castro, black net; Miss K Robertson, pale pink taffeta; Miss L. Davies, pale blue silk; Miss M. Davies, yellow silk; Miss Burgess, white net; Miss Innes, white silk; Miss M'R-ac (Altimarlock) black velvet, Miss Chick ley (Welds Hill), black net; Miss Cheekley, jade green net frilled; Miss Nicolas (Ward), block net; Miss H. Mowat, cream charmeuse; Miss M. Ball, pale blue; Miss Couolly, pale green crepe <l® chine beaded; Miss M. Kenny (Picton), cerise satin; Miss Dodson, green silk; Miss Lockhead, white charmeuse and georgette; Messrs Gculter, Bullen, W. Stevenson, R. Walker, IV. Murray, Parkinson,- F. Cook (Kaikoura), Vavasour (2), M'Callum (2), Graham. Reid (2), Paris, G. Rudd, Lester (2). W iff on, Parker, Barton, Brammall, S. Pauli, Jolly., Helling, Fairweather, A. Adams, Pratt, Reveil, Mitchell, Carrington, Murphy (2), Nathan, and Drs Bennett, Redman, Adams, and Salmon cl. Miss Vallance (M-osterton), who has been staving with Mrs C. Wacldy at “The Waterfalls,” has returned Mrs W r . Penny (Palmerston North) is visiting Mrs Rose at “Kegworth.” Miss AFRae (Altimarlock) has been spending a few clays with Mrs J. Mowat at Springlands.

Mrs Bennett i 3 visiting the North Island. Mrs O’Donoghue lias returned from a most enioyable visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs P. Munro (St. Andrews) have been visiting their residence clown the Sounds. Mr and Mrs W. B. Stevenson (Upcot) have been spending a few clays at the Club Hotel. Mrs D. Rutherford (Mt Gladstone, Awatere), accompanied by Miss Gilmour (Christchurch) were staying at the Club Hotel during the week. Mr and Mrs W. Bullen (Kaikoura.), Miss D. Cock (Christchurch), and Mr F. C'cok (Kaikoura) were here at the Criterion Hotel during the week. Miss Ritson-Thomas (Tirohanga) and Miss P Murray (Wharanui) were in town this week. WELLINGTON, .Tunc 8. The wedding of Miss Constance Hall, only daughter cf Mr and Mrs J. B. Hall, “Eilersne,” Makairo, to Mr Norman Groves, of Bush Grove, Mastcrton (well-known in tennis circles), took place on Wednesday last. The ceremony was performed at “Ellerslie,” the house and grounds having been beautifully decorated for the occasion. A feature was a huge bell of white and gold chrysanthemums under which the Rev. Sykes performed the ceremony. The bride was given away by her father, and wore a simply designed frock cf white crepe de chine draped with georgette and the conventional veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were the Misses G. M. K. Wilson and Christie Groves, the bridegroom being attended by Mr Merrill Hall as best man. The guests included many prominent settlers from all parts of the province. Mr and Mrs Groves left by car for New Plymouth, the bride travelling m a light grey costume with hat to match. On Tuesday afternoon a very pleasant little ceremony took place .at the **ippled Soldiers’ and Sailors' Hostel, when Mrs Boden, who has acted as secretary for the hostel ever since it was established (about four years now) and who has removed now with her family to Palmerston North, was presented by the committee, matron, and submatron of the hostel with an initialled and very handsome leather suit-case as a loken cl their appreciation of her services. Miss

Phoebe Myers made the presentation, and in doing so spoke of the way in which Mrs Boden had thrown herself in to this work for the soldiers, in which she had not spared herself They greatly regretted her removal to Palmerston North, but wished her all good .fortune in her new home. Mrs Boden, who was much surprised and affected by what had been said and by the gift which had been made to her, briefly replied. Afternon tea was a very pleasant addition to the occasion. A pleasant party organised by the Library Committee of the Pioneer Club in aid of the library funds was held on Thursday afternoon, and realised the very satisfactory sum of £25. All kinds of attractions had been arranged for the entertainment of members and their friends, and stalls for the sale of home-made cakes, sweets, flowers, pot plants, and books very materially added to the proceeds. Much mental 'exercise was given by a guessing competition, the winners of which were Miss M. Myors, Miss C. Long-more., and Miss Thane. A musical programme was much enjoyed, the music circle of the club singing songs anil choruses, Mrs Townlcy singing and Mr E. Andersen playing a violin solo, his wife accompanying him upon the piano. Mrs J. Myers was in charge of the tea arrangements, and 21 is Martin did much to help ;Ln many way-3, Much -amusement was ’’’ "n by a fortune teller. In charge of flowers; Mrs Bsthune, cakes, plants and hover; Mrs Bethune, cakes, books and sweets; Mrs J D. Gray and Mrs Mouat, guessing competition. On Saturday night .p. euchre partv and dance, organised by the Wellington South Nursing Division of St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas, was held in the Newton Library for the benefit of the division’s funds. Foliage and flags had been cleverly combined to produce charming decorative effects, prominent among the former being the St. John Ambulance flag, which draped the stage. Sixteen tables were in use for the euchre, and the winners of the prizes were Miss Turner and Mr Collins first, and for the consolation prizes Mrs Gilchrist ar.d Mr C'roll. Mr C. Preston was M.C.. and all the arrangements were most excellently carried out, everyone thoroughly enjoying themselves. Among the dances was a twilight waltz, in which coloured lights were used with very pretty effect. The committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Mrs Preston (lady superintendent of the division), Mrs Barltrop, Mrs Gaby, Mrs Cooper, Mis Osborn, Mrs Ramsay, and Miss M. Fossette. Saturday night is now quite a gay night in Wellington, and many fixtures take place that evening This last Saturday there were at least three dances, among them being one of Miss Borlase's monthly assemblies, held in the Cabaret Club. In the Art Gallery was Miss Bore’s and Miss Phyllis Bate’s weekly “Art dance, and at Newton was yet another dance, that for the Wellington South Nursing Division, the three being very well attended. Miss Isabel Smith returned on Saturday from a visit to Picton. Miss White (Dunedin) is staying with Miss Holmes, Havkestone street. The Misses M'Hardy (Havelock North) are visiting Mrs Percy M'Hardy (Palmerston North), after having spent some time with their sister, Mrs Bale, in Wellington. Mrs M'Rae is staying with Mr and Mrs J. P. Firth at Seatoun. Mrs Hayward (Lower Hutt) is visiting her daughter, Mrs Leahy, Napier. Miss Olivia (Christchurch) is staying with her mother, Mrs Von Dadeiszen. Mrs Faulkner (Havelock North) is spending a few days in Wellington. Miss Vallance (Mastertcn) is visiting Mrs C. Wacldy, Seddon Mr anil Mrs C. J. Bennett have returned to Masterton from a visit to Muritai. Miss Fraser, late principal of lona College, Havelock North, left rviht her two sisters by the lonic for a visit to England. _ Miss Payne has returned to Wellington from a visit to Master-ton. Mr and Mrs Cowper (Dannevirke) left last week for a, visit to England. Sister Clark, sub-matron at Trentham Military Hospital, Inis returned from a visit to Blenheim. Mrs A. R. Atkinson has returned from a visit to Rotorua- and the Wuitonro Caves. The engagement is announced of Mi®3 Alice Bredow, daughter of Mr and Airs R. Bredov,-, “Raupo Park,” Douglas, Taranaki, to Mr Walter Hopkirk, of Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs W. Hopkirk, of Wellington The engagement is announced of Miss Nancy Hume, onlv daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hum®, “Tauanui,” Featherston. to Mr Frank Robertson, son cf Mr Andrew Robertson, of Happy Valley Station, Wellington. AUCKLAND, June 0. The Auckland Racing Club opened its winter meeting- last week at E’lc-rslie. but met with slio-wery weather both on the Kim 's Birthday fFrictav) and the following day,"which naturally affected the attendance ar.d', of course, the übiquitous mackintosh and umbrella held undisputed sway. The band of the Third Auckland Mounted Rifles contributed an enjoyable programme on each occasion. Mr E. R-iddiford was given a most enthusiastic ovation after winning the Great Northern Steeplechase with Coalition. The Governor-General and Lady Jellicoe held an investiture and reception at Government House on Friday evening of last week, when His Excellency presented to those entitled to receive them the badges of orders and decoril%ions awarded by H.M. the King. The ceremony took place in the ballroom, which was decorated with flags and evergreens for the occasion. A number of refafives and friends of those decorated, as well as many other guests, were also present. Lady Jellicoe wore a beautiful frock of black panne velvet and diamond ornaments. The Hon. Lucy Jellicoe wore a frock of apricot taffeta and georgette; Mrs Day, black velvet- Miss Giilett, white charmeuse and lace; Miss M'Calniont, heliotrope charmeuse with sequ'ned overdress; Lady Cooper, black satin and lace; Lady Lockhart, emerald o-i-een charmeuse and black lace; Baroness Furnival. white souple satin and silver; Mrs Parkes, gold-coloured georgette; Miss Binney * bia-ck charmeuse with touches of royal blue; and Mrs Stringer, black georgette over white satin

A small private dance was given at Government House during the past week, when a delightful time was spent by all the guests. The ballroom was dec-oraicd with hanging baskets of ferns and other evergreens, and at the further end of the room the musicians alcove was banked in with greeneries, and all the lights were covered with a becoming shade of crimson. Lady Jellicoe wore a beautiful frock cf lavander charmeuse over which was a draped tulle overdress patterned in sequins of a deeper shade mid diamond ornaments. The Hon. Lucy Jellicoe was in white taffeta with tiny posies of pink rosebuds embossed thereon, and in her h-.iir v.as a filet of diamonds; Mrs Day, pale pink charmeus® and white lace; Airs Giilett, black tulle, Baroness Furnival, bc-aten silver and white net; Mrs Noel Adams, draped frock of charmeuse in an uncommon shade of petunia; Mrs Gunsen, mole-coloured charniettse embroidered with beads; Miss Phyllis Bloomfield, white lace ever pale yellow georgette and girdle composed of tangerine posies; Miss Molly Nathan, mole taffeta; Mbs Joyce Nathan, white tulle finished with posies of pink roses; Miss L’Estranae Nolan, maize-coloured taffata and tulle of a like shade; Miss R. Gorrio, heliotrope charmeuse brocaded ill gold; and Airs E. Horton, black lace frock embroidered in gold and worn over royal blue charmeuse. The engagement is announced _of Rev. I’erciv! James, vicar of St. Alary’s Cathedral, Parnell, to Airs Bradford, widow of Lieutenant J. Bradford, AI.C., Durham Light Infantry. The marriage will not take place until some time in January next. Airs Errol May lie r icy lias returned to Hastings after a visit of a few weeks to her mother, Airs \Y. A. Gumming, Parnell.