TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3510, 21 June 1921, Page 53

TABLE TALK.

Friday evening. Mr Allan Wilkie's Shakespearean season commenced on Wednesday evening’, when “Hamlet” was staged at His Majesty's theatre There was a- crowded house, giving ample evidence of the fact that Shakespearean plays are still popular. On Thursday afternoon the Women’s Club gave a large “At home” for Mr and Mrs Allan Wilkie. The president (Mrs Ferguson) received the gue-w.s in the vestibule, from which they passed on to the large elubroom, where Mrs Ferguson gave a short address of welcome to Mr and Mrs Wilkie, to which Mr 'A ill-lie- suitably replied. Some present were Mesdames Robert Gilkison, J. Hutchison, Morrell, Cameron, -i/apley, Priest. Wakefield, Holmes, L. Wilson, Leech, Statham, Hanlon, Hudson, Brugh, Tlios. Ross, Denny, Eastlier, Doorly, Blues, Oldham, James, Wilkinson, J. Callan. M'Kibbm. Misses Nicholson, Martin, Williams, Hanlon, Hudson, Loudon, Emery, Mackerrow, Webster, Cargill, Glendining, Whitson, etc. During the afternoon some delightful instrumental and vocal musical items were given, and a delicious afternoon tea served. On Thursday evening a delightful dinner was given at the Fevnliill Club by Messrs Sherman, Siae. and Sinclair. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs G afth Gallaway, Mrs Raymond Dr and Mrs 'Stanley Batchelor, Misses Hag’gitt, D. Ramsay, Laidlaw, G allaway, Edmond, Kempt home, A. M‘Laren, Messrs Edmond, Irvine, etc. Mr and Mrs Brereton (Sydney) paid a short visit to Dunedin last week. Miss Priekett (England) is the guest of Mrs Lindo Ferguson, Wvchwcod. Mrs Raymond (Timarn) is visiting her mother, Lady Sinclair. Melville street. The engage msnt is announced of Miss. Cora E Turnbull, daughter of the late Mr John Turnbull, Balclutlia, and Mrs Turnbull, Garden terrace, Dunedin, to Mr Lionel G. Wright, second son of Mr W. R. Wright, 62 Rhodes street, Wuimate. An error was made in last week’s issue in stating the Misses Hunt, instead of the Misses Hart, Anderson’s Bay, had given .a dance. The Women’s Club celebrated the seventh anniversary of the club on Friday evening by giving a “birthday party,” and in order to allow a large attendance c-f members to be present St. Paul’s Schoolroom was taken for the occasion. The president (Mrs Lindo Ferguson), who was attired in a very handsome gown of black and gold and diamond ornaments, was presented on arrival with a glorious bouquet of violets from the "Gardening Circle.” The opening address was made by the president, and was cleverly replied to by Miss Alexander. The programme then commenced by Mrs James Glendining’s delightful incidental music. She was followed bv Miss D. Ramsay, playing a pianoforte solo. Miss Una Rattray gave a song. Two members of the Play-reading Circle (Mrs .statham and Miss Glen dining) acted a very smart little play called “A Square Peg.”” More songs by Mrs Hall and Miss Emery followed. Another very excellent play, “The Lost Rehearsal,” was acted by Mesdames Morrell, Dourly, J. Hutchison. MTvibben, and Miss James. A delightful reading by Mesdames Norman, Brickell, Statham, and Miss Alexander concluded (he programme. Tea and light refreshments were then served, and a large birthday rake was carried in by two of the junior members. The hall was beautifully decorated, and small tables arranged where friends grouped round for supper. Amongst those present wore Mesdames R. Gilkison, Greenshwle, Clapperton, Thompson, Johnston, Cameron, Hudson. Park. Young, E. L. Macnssey, E. Macassey, J. Haggitt, Ta»l*jr, Priest, Burt, Menlo ve, L. Wilson, Reid, Leech, Tlios. Boss, Grinling, Callis, Jackson, Hewitson, Mason, James, Eastlier, Misses Gilkiso-n, Jackson, Neill, Dakin, Sanderson, Nicholson, Martin, E. Roberts, B. Ootterill. E. Moodie, Woodhouse. Whitson, Burt. 11. Williams, Ross (2), U. Rattray, Glendining.

The same evening (Friday) Lady Sinclair gave a delightful dance at her residence, Melville street. The billiard room and hall wore used for dancing, and a tempting

j supper was eerved in the dining room, the j table being prettily arranged with chrysan- ; tlreimimn. Lady Sinclair received her guests m the drawing room, and was attired" in a handsome black satin gown. Present -- V, I Mr and Mrs Walter Raymond (Timaru), Mr j and Mrs George Ritchie, Mr and Mrs W. O Macke liar, Mr and Mrs Acton Adams, Mrs Leg. Dawson, Misses Galloway, Roberts, A. Loren, Denniston, Laid law, Haggitt, Kempthorne. Edmond. Hart, Gladstone, Priekett, Pharazyn, MTntosh (2), D. Hamsay, Messrs J. Sinclair. Monro, Irvine, Si so, G. Sinclair. Barron, Wallis, Edmond, etc. Mrs MTntosh. Queen street, returned Lost week from Auckland. T , , f INVERCARGILL, June 17. Mrs M Ewan gav> a very enjoyable afternoon for her guest, Miss Dob! ie (Christchurch). Among those present were Mm Lush, Mrs Newton, Mrs Barclay, Mrs Deeper Mrs E. Wilson, Miss Drummond, j Miss rynes-Clinton, Mrs Webb, and Mifit) Roe. Miss Holland (Dunedin) is the guest of Mrs Howorth, Gladstone. Mr 3 Morra.ll, gave a musical afternoon this week in honour of Miss Holland. Some of her guests were Mrs Hugh -Macdonald. Mrs A M. Macdonald. Sirs Sutton, Mrs Handyside, Mrs Stock, Mrs S. Rowlev, Mrs T. M. Macdonald, Mrs Chnving.s. Mrs Crawford, Mrs Howorth, Mrs Broderick, Mrs Ewart, Mrs Fleming (Dunedin), and Miss Guthrie. Mis .T. T. Carswell returned home this week afl:r a visio to England and Egypt. Mrs J. Watson gave a very enjoyable bridge party tins week for Miss Henderson at her residence, Forth sire-t. Some of her guests were Mrs F. G. Hall-.Tonos, M bees Henderson (2), Corbett (2), Tucker. Wade, Hackwnrth, Hazlett, Anderson, Wvlie, and Haggitt. Mrs Jardine (Canterbury) Is visiting her daughter, Mrs Poison, Gladstone. An afternoon tea was given in the Federal Tea Rooms on Friday in aid of the I’!ticket Society. Miss Stout gave a very enjoyable htt.la dance on Friday night for young people*. Mr F. C. Hay and Mr 11. Vickcvman ar* staying at the Grand Hotel. TIMARU, June 17. Mr end Mrs Charles Buchanan (Christchurch) are staying at Cadogan. Mrs Matheson (Tighnnfeilc) and the Misses Mathcson left this week for Sydney, whera they will spend the winter. Mr and Mrs James Scott (Cannington) were in Timaru during the week. Mr and Mrs L. Inelis (Preston street) have returned from Dunedin. Mr and Mrs R. C. Gillies have returned from Dunedin, and are living at Oakwood. Mrs W. Reid (Oamr.ru) is staying with Mrs How den, Park lane. “' Miss H.icks-Ross (Sydney) is staying with Mrs Cray. Seoview terrace On Saturday a match was nlaved 011 the Timaru Links for the Orbell Cup. The Christchurch club challenged Timaru, and succeeded in winning the cun. After the match Mr Ritchie presented the cup to the visiting team, and congratulated them on their .success. Mr B. B. Wood returned thanks for his club. CHRISTCHURCH, June 17. Mrs J. H. Hall gave* a small fox trot party one evening during Hie week in honour of her guest, Miss Judith Jenken, Sydney. Several officers of H.M.S. Chatham were present; other guests included C..mmunder "and Mrs Priekett, Mr end Mrs Alvar Williams, MPses Piickctt, Boyle, Gould. HTmor©, G. Million (Orari), Pyno. Cracroft-Wil-son, Valerie Reid (Timarn). li. Gibson, and Messrs David Boyle, B. Dalgcty. II). Cotteril!. Captain Ewan Dickson, G. .'.liken, V. Ward, Gibson, and Lieutenants Komar, Pigott, Bush. Mrs Ynyr Donald, Pcrevill, Opawa. gave a very enjoyable bridge evening for Mr and' Mrs Reg. Park, who are at present paying her a short visit, The Christchurch golfers who visited Timaru and brought home with them the Orbell Cup, which is a- prize they have long coveted, speak in glowing terms cf the hospitality shown them bv the members of the Timaru Golf Club, who provided luncheon and tea for their visitors.- and did all in their power to make their short stay enjoyable. A record crowd for Tunam assembled on the links to watch the play, and some keenly-contested games were, witnessed. The committee of th? Women’s Auxiliary of the Navy League were Ihe guests of Caplain Hotlinm, of H.M.S. Chatham, cn Tuesday aftwnoon, June 14. The guests, who were met a*, the gangway by Captain Kctham and Commander Priekett, were first shown over the ship, and afterwards entertained at tea. by the captain, who thanked them fc-r their kindness and hospitality to the men of the Chatham during their visit, and expressed his own and his men's indebtedness to the ladies of the Xa-/- League for til? excellent treatment- which th? men had received. These present included Mmdames Marriner. W. Wilson. Blunt. Anderson. C Be add, Sleigh. A. K. Smith. Treleaven. Wvn-Irtvin. H. ,S. Batchelor, J. J. Donga!, Phipps-Black, and T. Barker, and Misses Thorps. Oreaswell, and Dougall. After returning from Lyttel’on Iho < f.mrnhtec entertained a, large number of the Chatham's men at G o’clock tea, which was followed by a dance. Mrs Bowden gave a small and very enjoyable dance at her home on Papanui road. Amongst the guests were several officers of H. Chatham. Dr and Mrs Tom Mill have gone into tlieir house in Mevivalc lane. Mrs Eric Harper returned from Timaru on Monday. Mrs N. H. Helmore has returned from To Kirti. Miss Gwen Million (Orari) and Miss Ella Helmore have gone to the V. airarapa for a few weeks, and are the guests of Mr Desmond Helmore. Miss Temple (Timaru) was at Warner's for a few days this week. * Miss Joyce Williams and Miss Nelson (Hawke’s Bay) have returned to Christchurch, and are busy with their studies at th School of Art. Mrs Nanoarrow is the guest of Mrs Donald M‘Lean. Little River. Miss Ethel Black has gone to Wellington to visit her brother there Mr and Mrs Ted Black have bought a house in Durham street North. Mrs Tom Phillips and Miss Freda Phillips (Wind whistie) have gone to Sydney. Mrs O’Rorke and her dwighter leave on a visit to Melbourne next week. A sale, held in the hosvhal gymnasium, of vocational work, woollen goods, and flowers was a great success, and the sum of £!0 realised The hags and purses made by the disabled man were very attractive, and found a ready sale. A few of those present at. the sale were Miss Julius. Mrs George Rhodes, Mrs R. M. Macdonald. Lady Denniston. Mrs Wnnklyn, and the Mieses Tabart,Moorehonse, Wilson, and Culhbert. General regret is felt, at the early death of Mrs J. Monfeath, wife of Mr J. Mon tea th, of Christ. College, and daughter of Mr W. Devenish Meares. She was an accomplished musician, and beloved by all who knew her, and the greatest sympathy is felt for Mr Mcnteath and his four young children.

BLENHEIM, June U. 1 he weather was somewlxit cold the other afternoon ior the opening of the Blenheim Golf Links a* RivcrhnJs, Imt nevertheless quite a number of people assembled fer the occasion. The president (Dr Benue* t) declared the • inks open for tho season, after which Mr Errcl Ueid (the organiser) made the first drive. Mrs \V. T. Churchward and Mrs B. A. Moore then dispensed a ft erne on tea to the visitors. Some of those present were Mrs Redwood, Mrs A. J. Mach: i no, Mrs ODoaoglme, Mrs Frc.sor-Ty 4 ler, Mrs Scantlebury, Mis C. Mills, Mrs Best. Mrs P. Monro, Mrs Hurst house. Mrs Williams, Mis A. J. White, Mrs Seymour, Mrs Young, Pisses M'Callum, Williams (2), Neville (2), Clouston, Mow at, Bri ht. Virtue, Chapman, Griffiths, Lat t-c r, I nnes-J ones, Mow-at, Messrs Parker M'CalWim, Fell, I'. N. Dillin* B. Paul, Kevcll, Reid, Churchward, 13.

Moore, Hnrsthouse, Pratt, Jolly, M'Kenzie, C Plum, etc. We were indeed fortunate that the sculling; championship should ha/e been determined on the Wairau Riv *r at Spring- Creek. The excitement created thereby was made manifest by the impressively large number of. motor cars which streamed out from town and packed in ever}' available road space for a long distance from tho centre point—the bridge. The weather assumed a somewhat changed aspect, which was disappointing after tlie long spell of continuous sunshine which favoured- tlie whole of the training' operations. A.s the crowds of spectators assembled on the bridge and banks of tlie river, awaiting the event, v hey were regaled with martial music alternately by tire band of the Eighth Mounted Rifles and the Blenheim Pipe Band. Tlie first glimpse of the competitors as they came into view at the bend in the river showed R. Arnst well in the lead, and lie won the race amici continuous cheering despite tlie fact he defeated our local representative. Among the visit ors who arrived in Blenheim to witness the event were Mr W. Webb, tlie exchaineion, who travelled from w angn nui, and Mr J. W. Bridson, ex-amateur champion, and Mr Wick Wedderspoon, the wellknown. identity in the sculling world, who are residents of "Wellington, besides numbers cf people from. Christchurch. “The Geisha,” being produced at His Majesty’s Theatre by the Nelson Operatic -Society, is creating a deal of attention. Tho performance last evening was well attended, and tiie production conveys considerable credit upon the performers. Some of those in the audience were Mr and Mrs Griffiths Mr and Mrs Rolling, Mr and Mrs Nathan, Mr and Mrs P. Monro, Mr and Mrs FrasarTytler, Mr and Mrs Reid, Mr and Mrs Rovell, Mis res Ritson-Thomas, Murray, Griffiths, Mead, Mount, Williams (2), Murphy (2), Neville, Bell, I. Horten, Rudd, Clouston, etc. Miss M‘Xab, who lias been visiting relatives here, loft this week for the North Island. Mrs Wood'll earl (Wellington) lias been staying at the Criterion Hotel. Mrs Bennett lias returned from a v isit to tlie North Island. Mr and Mrs J. M. Lightfoot have returned from a short visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs E. Frost, are visiting Rotorua prior to catching the Niagara at Auckland for Lovuka. Mrs Wolferstan and Miss Enid Wolferstan aro visiting Wellington.

WELLINGTON, June 13. The second quarterly social gathering of tlie Wellington branch of the Navy League was held in tho Town Hall cn Tuesday evening, and was a * T cry su'cc?ssful affair altogether. Tho first part of the evening comprised a programme of musical and elo-cu:ion-ary items, Mr Firth (president of the executive) who occupied the chair, recited tho immortal story of Sir Richard Grenvilles last light; Mr G. Williams, Captain C hud ley, .and Mr Goudie singing, and Mr Inch gavo a recitation. Miss Watkins was tho accompanist. Upon the completion of the programme Mrs Darling (hon. secretary of the Ladies’ Auxiliary) was presented by Mr Firth on bcli all of tho Ho ad quarter 3 Executive Committee in London, with a special service medal of the Navy League, together with a letter from the lion, secretary, Rear-admiral Hotham, in which the executive expressed its indebtedness to Mrs Darling for the services she had rendered tho league. Mr Firth, on behalf of tlie Wellington executive, also paid a tribute to Mi-3 Darling’s work for the league in Wellington, and said it was with the keenest pleasure that they saw her receive- this recognition of her work. Three cheers tor Mrs Darling concluded the little ceremony. Supper, which was in the charge cf the Entertainment Committee, was handed arc-un-J, after which dancing took place, a considerable influx of the younger members of tho league having taken place towards the later part of tlie evening. Among those who wore pr£»ent- were Mr and Mrs J. P. Firth, Mr and Mrs A. F. Roberts, Air lan Duncan, Air and Miss Harcourt, Mrs Sprott, Miss Campbell, Colonel Campbell, Mrs Brandon, Miss Medley, Airs K.irker, Mrs Lara itch, Mrs C. Earle, Mias Drummond, Miss Alee iL S 'evens, Miss Chalmers, tho Rev. A. Hunt and Mrs Hunt, Mrs Coleridge, Miss Vnllance (Master ton), Mrs and Miss Cock, Mr and Mrs Wiren, Mr Darrc-ch, Mrs Either ington, Mr and Mrs Cecil Palmer, Mrs C. Richardson, Mrs Bayfield, members of Hi© Girls' Branch, and a great many mere.

At the monthly meeting of tho Wellington Red Cross Committee great regret was expressed at the resignation of Miss Margaret Moncktcn from the managership of the Red Cross Club at Trent.ham Alilitary Hospital. Aliss Monckton, with Miss Greta Ewen, started the club at Treat-ham as soon as the Lowry Bay Convalescent Home (in which work that was very akin to that at Trentham v,-as carried out by them- both for fho sick and wounded soldiers) was closed. Lady' Luke pa.id a very warm tribute to Miss Mcnckton’s work, and said that it hud meant a great deal to tho committee to have such a one as she to whom they could pin their faith. A great amount of care and loving 1 service had been put into her work and her services for al! that time (a matter of more than feur years or so) had been purely of a voluntary nature. The committee decided that a letter could be written to- Alis-s Mon-ck-ton conveying their regret at her resignation, but wishing her all happiness and prosperity in her new life. Miss Monckton is to be married shortly. An interesting event to;k place at Victoria College on Tuesday, when tho new women’s common room in the wing now being erected was opened. The members of tho College Council, the professors and their wives, and other guests were received and welcomed by the members of the Women’s Club Committee. Elocutionary and musical items were given during the course of the evening bv Miss Pigou, Aliss V. ilson, Miss Davey, Alias Parkinson, Aliss Baillie, Mr Evans, and Mr Kirk. A gift to the common room of a picture by Miss E. 11. Davies was verv much appreciated, and to Mrs Kankin-e’Brown the’students are very grateful for the way in which she helped them to plan the decorations of their room, which are charmingly carried out in blue and gold. She gave them a picture a-3 well for their room.’ The evening came to an end with tlie singing of the college song, final chorus, and the National Anthem. The guests of the evening included Air Levi, Air Forsyth, Mr Morton (of College Council), Professor and Airs Hunter. Professor and Airs Ruukina Brown, Professor and Mrs Robertson Professor and Airs T. P. Wilson, Professor and Airs Tennant. Professor Soramervjlie. Professor Bi.vd Wilson, Airs Adamson, Air Caugliky, Air ’and Airs Robieson, Aliss Enviand? Aliss Maitland, Mra and Alisa Turner, Miss Wood. Among prominent past students were Aliss MacCartnev, Aliss Blacker Aliss Cln-ehan, Aliss North, Aliss Richmond, Airs Stainton, Mr _ and Airs Eichelbaum. The members of the Women s Committee who were present comprised Miss Air ini Pone, Aliss L. Sewell. Miss Marjorie Myers, Alias Freda Parkinson, and Alias Jean Forsyth. -file marriage took place yesterday morninv in St. John’s Presbyterian Church of Miss Flossie Craigie, daughter of Air -James Ci-a.igie, M.P.. of Timaru, and Airs Craigie, to Air Keuel Kennedy, Kinislie, Tahora, son of AL- and Mrs W. G. Kennedy, also of Tahora. Tlie ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr Gibb, and Air Temple White was at tlie organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a French frock of ivory i.c up le satin, with her veil arranged in mob rnp fashion, caught with litt-lo posies of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of violets. Aliss Ruby Craigie attended her sister .as bridcsin lid, and wore a frock < f moonlight blue crop® do clime, caught with tiny shaded rosettes of pink, mauve, and

blue, and a hat of black panne. She, too, carried a bouquet of violets, three flowers being a distinctive feature of the wedding. The best man was Mr Bartholomew, of Podding. Airs Craigie wore a navy blue costume, with a black hat trimmed with white wings, and the bridegroom's mother was in brown channelise over which she were a, sable coat and a small brown hat to match. After the ceremony Air and Airs Craigi o entertained their guests at a vvedairig luncheon at the Midland Hotel, and later Mr and Mrs Kennedy left by motor lor the north, the bride travelling m u m-ole-coloured gabardine costume, with n musquash coat, and a ribbon hat to match her costume. A very pleasant party was held at the Pioneer Club yesterday afternoon for Miss Dorothea Spinney, and members who had met her on her previous visit to Wellington were delighted to renew an acquaintanceship in some cases a friendship—that had hren particularly interesting. In the unavoidable absence of the president, Dr Agios Bennett, Mrs J. Myers received Miss Spinney, who was accompanied by her sister, Mrs Do one. A brief musical programme had been arranged, Mrs Town ley and Mrs Shaw singing, the-? r accompaniments being played by Madame Ginn, director oi tlie club's" musical circle. During tho tim-> that has elapsed between her las? visit to this country and the present one Mis i Spinney has been - all ever England and spent much time in America, where she has made many friends. Of the Americans she lias many nice things to say, and she is keen that there should !>.- an “entente cordials” between them and the English and overseas people. Many members wore present, so- many that there was not room enough for all in the reception room. Big bowls of holly, with their crimson berries, and vases of chrysanthemums made tho rooms look very gay. The afternoon t-sa arrangements were in tho hands cf Mrs Myers, who was assisted by Mrs Bethune, Mrs Newton, .and a number of helpers. Miss Spinney was picturesquely gowned in a green Liberty frock, with a jumper patterned in soft browns and reds, and a dark green hat to match. Her sister, Mrs Boone, was in navy blue, with a small black hat. The ltev. H. Van Staveren, Mrs. and Miss Van 'Staveren have left for a three months’ visit to the north. Mr end Mrs Von Ideas t. Mrs K. Cravvicrd, Mr and Mrs Acton-Adams (Canterbury) and Mrs W. M. Pharazyn left by the Shropshire on Wednesday for England. The marriage took place in Auckland recently of Miss Nancy Bevill Pethy bridge, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Pethvbridg-e, of Devon, England, and granddaughter of Daniel Radford, cf Mount Tavy, Devon, to Mr Horace Hunt, the well-known pianist, of Veil ington Mr and Mrs Hunt returned to Wellington frem Auckland on Friday. Mr and lington from Te Aroha on Tuesday. Miss Essie- Wilson, a member of the Auckland branch of iho Women’s National Council, is visiting Wellington. Miss Ailsa Brown has returned tb Auckland from a visit to Wei! in von. Captain and Mrs Gage-Williams Carterton) are visiting Wellington. AUCKLAND, June IC. The third day of tho Auckland Racing Club’s Steeplechase meeting took place at Ellerslie on Wednesday of last week. Tho weather was perfect, though wintry, and vitli the unart frocks were worn beautiful furs. Lady Jellicoe wore a suit of navy serge, and toque of brown and henna, with iur wrap. The lion. Lucy JelJicoe were a suit of royal blue ch’ffen cloth, and velour hat in a like shade; Miss C-illet, navy blue suit, and small .fawa-cobmred straw hat with touches of pink; Airs Eric R-iddiford. mci-e----coloured clotli wrap, with smart in ole bat wreathed with a cinnamon shaded leather; Airs Noel Adams, mol© taffeta frock, with coat in a deep©..- shade embroidered in royal blue, and cream hat • with brown wings; Mrs E. Horton, navv frock, black velvet hat with upturned brim caught with gold motif, and fur coat; Mrs George Bloomfield, brown silk jersey frock, brown liac, and fur cape; Airs Trout-beck, myrtle green suit, and small green toque; Mrs Alfred Nathan, black and white suit, and black hat; Miss Aloilie Nathan, henna-coloured suit with collar of musquash, .and small hat cf black velvet ; Alisa Joyce Nathan, i'aw.i suit, and black velvet hat; Miss Phyllis Bloomfield, grey cloth frock relieved with white, and small grey hat; Alisa Phyllis Alexander, brown cloth suit, and grey feathered toque; Aliss L’Estrange Nolan, black jersey suit with scarlet facings, and black velvet hat; Alias Dorothy Gordon, brown suit and brown velvet hat; Aliss Gorrie, navy frock, small black velvet hat, and fur cent; Mis® R. Gorrie, bro.vn c’oth suit, and black hat. with fur co-at; and Aliss Freda Rathb-one, brown velvet coat frock, brown toque, and fur coat. The jubilee ball given by the Society of Arts in their hall, Kitchener street, proved a brilliant affair. Pink and blue lights shed a soft glow in the ballroom, which was decorated with charming effect. Amongst the many present were Airs Vail©, in a trained gown of old gold satin, flounced with nattier 'blue, ejeorgette; Lady .Lockhart,, emerald green channelise, and black lace; Baroness Furnivail, scarlet georgette draped over scarlet and gold embroidered satin; Mrs Hewitt, white lace embroidered in silver and corsage -o-f pearl and silver embroidery; Airs Sidney Thome- George, white laca with tunic of old rose georgette; Airs David Nathan, jade green tulle; Aliss Tole, gold lace over in own-coloured georgette; and Aliss Overtoil Smith, old rose taffeta. Alias Janie Williams is the guest of her aunt, Aliss M. Ludbrook, at Haiti, Gisborne. Airs \V. Wood, who has been staying with her mother, Mrs Beale, has returned to Napier. Airs W. Rathbone, who has .been visiting her daughter, Airs Freyberg, in Wanganui, has returned to Auckland. Mrs Gray, wi ll her two little girls, left last week for Wellington, where she will join her husband, Colonel Gray. Air and Airs Louis Nathan have returned to Auckland after a stay in Sydney of some two months. Airs Gedve (formerly Aliss Gilkison, Dunedin) made a short stay in Auckland preparatory to her return to England, via Sydney. A well-known resident cf Auckland, Alnjor D. 11. Lusk, passed away suddenly last Saturday while on a visit to Ile’cnsville, at the advanced ago of 88 years. He was physically and mentally vigorous up to the last, and was in the act of walking towards his taxi, which was to convey him ( o -lie railway' station on his return to Auckland, when lie dropped down dead. The interment took place at the Purewa Cemetery, the remains being followed by a largo number of friends and relatives.