TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3514, 19 July 1921, Page 47

TABLE TALK.

Friday evening. Mrs Sice gave n moat enjoyable- bridya evening last Saturday for Mrs C. Rokl (C >.rist< hurclib Pi c? v:ei Xli* ai d Mrs Rey. Si.es l\±r and Mrs Fenwick, Mr and Mrs Oldham, Misvrs 1). and G. "Willi- ".ms Messrs George- Sis \ A. Sise, George Ritchie. 0u Mon b ciy a idern r :n Xlrs (' r corge R i t cli ie gave a email a it e '.neon tea at her residence, He riot row. The Misses Rattray, Craigball, gave a small bridge evening oil Monday for Airs C. Reid (Christchurch). On Thursday evening Mr and Mrs I Told sworth entertained a few friends to meo* their . ■ ■' r, Mrs Jam? i I)eans (Can orbury). Ak-'o- present ay e- -Mr and Mrs Kdmond, Mr and. Mrs George Ritchie, Mr and Mrs Fella, Xiiss K. Ulrich, Mr C-owper, Mr Monro. The final performance' cf the “Humpty Dumptv” loantoni'me took place on Thu rsday evening, when a full and appreciative heus-e was present, a very large part of the audience being school beys, including the visiting foot belli teams and Otago High School. On Thursday afternoon much interest was taken in the foMb.iil matches played at C-arisbrook hebwt an the Waitaki first and second teams versus Otago High School first and second. The- second teams were the first to meet. A very evenly contested game was played, resulting in a win for lire local boys. Then the fiist teams tcok the field a little nßor throe, and again the Otago High School ea m-e off Victorious The weather was b-aukiful, and i he ground in good order. A large crowd ass? mb led to witness the games. On Friday evening Mrs Lnidkiw gave a juvenile dance for the visiting footballers, and cn Saturday owning Mrs Riley, Pitt street, entertained the boys. Mrs end Miss- Edmond have gone for a visd to Sydney. Mr P. C. X- ill, Mrs Rattray, and Mrs Fenwick have also gone for a visit to Sydney. j Mrs James Deans (C-a.nterbu.rj’) is staying I with Mr and Mrs lloldsworlh, High street! ! Mrs Chnffev (Canterbury) is staying with i her brother and si.-t:r, Miss .and Mr E. [ Webster, Hen at row. | Miss Cl3ndon, of Thames, is visiting her | uncle, Mr Frank Herbert Carr, of 11 ilcriot i row. ; Mr Maxwell Doans (Canterbury), wh_* hue I been staving in Southland, has gone to the j North Island. The wedding of Dorothy, second v< i rest daughter of Prof: s-.r Park, of ov-o Umvmuty. took place a t St. John’s, Darlim. laird, Sydney, on July 2nd •. * 3 p.m The !>••'•? *- -X m, Captain G . ry C. T J. La: I ;j:, saw four years and a-h-Ff service with 1 he R.F. A., and received both tho Fiaach and iEdgi.m Cr.ix c! • Gn rr? for distinguished service in the field. His fa! I Mr, Captain Cecil AY. Lamb. Rival Australian Artillery and Royal Field A it ill-rv died of wounds at Christchurch Hospital, Hampshire, in 1915. The bride was drer-sM in a r - : ioursd travelling ccstnme with liat •;/ m:) d;ch. ih* seivice was conducted bj* Canon Beck in the presence of a few inti-lna-te friend®., The young couple will reside at Levuka. INVERCARGILL. July 19. Mrs R. B. Caws has gone to Timam to visit her mother. Mrs Evans. , Xl‘Caw is spmding a short holiday in Dunedin. Mrs TTumphr.’es (On.mnrul is tlm 0 f hor !*• ■ >-, A! - -. i;. | itt. ‘ " Pa it nil, win w«s tile cai-est of Mrs RoJ-n-. <: 1: • cl.sf. me, 1 as r. turned to :'n. La ly Boys Rave a sm.-.l; tea at the Or.-Mid Hoi:] la t v.-erk. Aanna 1. ; -n sis a rp Airs B. 15. V-.'cr 1 (C’lii is'clinv-’::). AT.-.s IV. S'mitli, Xfrs "WadswoXlrs Ewart. Mrs Tinak.r Bluff). Mrs C. Ward (Chi-isiehurcli) Airs D. Cntlibo- tao.'i, and Mrs M-.n-rli. Last week Mr J. Har.lett had a dinner party at the lar-id-.t : of his parents, Gi-i-l- ------* 1 one, in honour of his coming of ago. He r: : *l-wards entertain -I Ids c-r :s at th pantomime, and the evetting’s enjoyment was finishc.i out at Oladsiono, when daneina was indulged in. Am. hr iris etc tt-- were Miss Aeii's Jlazle't. Mas !-’. Alac-don a.lu (Filmidnho). Misses Sierc-v iVenlaw), Miss E. Mcrrali, .Miss K. Anderson. M- :s Storey, A. Mac-tlonald, 1). Morrah, T. Wrichte, and Williams (2). TIMARU, July 14. Mrs J. P. Newman M ana) is spending n few days in C'hrls'ielitrrcli. Mis-. M'Laren (i'.unrdin) is staving wi-h Mrs V. Ritehie. "Tk- Pirns.’ Ladv S-.uidair 'lit ■ r lln'i is the M- ; Welter Ra-nn nd. i'a.s hi:,-. M;.-s S. Afati.ie (Cl:ri‘*t-hnn-!i) is tic "it-st of Mr- ,|. s. Tr ; ,d.i,:i. sk ■■ , n -- ,-r t Bishop Julius C'lir !, : un !,'. s. cut the week-end with Mrs Jullu Th * V-V av ■ <* Mrs Rliodcs (B! - a id Miss Rlu d s have relurn (I from Welli;rn 'on. Mrs lh Bin - . vrl ■ .-as t :yi;ia at 1( liv ha- ret u • a d to I n. Miss K II iiuiM ,i. ■ . ft* r svith Mjo F. Bark r. has r< tin -I to A Jiwiek. Miss J. Oliver id' rev Downs) is stayin'with Mrs Rom re. Xurtleeast Valley. Mr a d Mr.- J. iirigg havo returned to CHRLSTCHPRCF. Julv IR. Mrs Jim Williams rnive a d:>!i : /htfnl lif'le girls’ party on Tlmrs-lay afternoon. The early part of the afternoon was so warm that games were played in the garden and on the balcony. Afterwards a sumptuous tea was enjoyed in the nursery, and later a bran pie and dancing caused much -amusement in the drawing room. A few of the children present were the Misses E. Murray-Ayusley, Truan (2), Maling (-2). Firth (2), I’lnflipa Acland, Patricia Ronalds, Powrie (2), Thomas (2), Cooper (2), Ali-ors, Buchanan (2), Barker (2i, and amongst the grown-ups who enjoyed the

party e-s much as the children were Mesc.amcs J. Buchanan. Fi:th, Ronalds Barker Truan, Thonuon, Alpvrg, Aclaml, Powrie, IJ'.omas, Maling. C oj r, unci the Misses B. 2snear row ami M. K;in^. ; , Miss I)< c ia.-.sic f.raii’.;i, lias given t)i < ? < ,f : t;iinments cluruig her \ sit t C p-e Lon-o cousiGrcl 5 f “Ale. ? is,” “ !I : nil-t,” and “Xlelca,” or each of whirl, H e had very huge and apprenativ. an dir nee*?. Dr Tiuby Kii Ins recent indi-spesition, lias gone south. 1 “ re ' X ' • ra 1 it \*-as iij;;,-to g.ve ah tlie :;dJrr-> s promised lo C'nristehurch and country branches, but his return is !coked forward to when it is hoped : - will I a ; his cancelled on g-a gemon t s. As Hie Christ’s Coilrec High School annil al ' ' H m: t< h drew t d us crowd of ir.fes4'c-s'ed spectators to Lancaster Park on Wedn< s cl ay ufternov-n. The g-amo resulted in a win for High School. Mrs J. S. Atkinson gave a small and en-jay-able- “At licme” for Miss Dorothea Spinney on Monday ‘ afternoon. Mrs Ccttcrill also had a few friends to m°et Xliss Spinney one afternoon. Miss Betty Cotteril) and Mr Denis Cotterill are slaying at Government House for th» "Wellington races. Other gues.s at Government House include Major and Mrs AY. XL B. nd, e.f Claremont, Timam. Captain and Hon. Mrs Tabu Rhodes are expected to arrive in New Zealand by the Remucra in September. XI . Ar and Mrs George Hutton will else- prcb.iidy travel by 111 a samo steamer. A recent- engagement of much interest is that of Mrs St. John Buckley, Kensington, London (and late of Oam-am), to the Hon. A K. Young, recently Attornej’-General of Fiji. Tiro engagement is announced of Misa Lorna Gardiner, only daughter of Mr and Airs Herbert Gardiner, Sumner, to Captain. T i Norman, Christchurch, eldest son o-f Xl! d Henry Norman, Clapton, London. A largo and enjoyable bridge party was given on Friday lust by Mrs O. T. .J. Alpers, when amoi'gi-t tlior-e present were Mrs H. Acland, XI • s Eric Harper, Mrs F. G. Gibsvn, Mrs T. W. Cane, Mrs G. Buclianan, Mrs J Stevenson, Xlrs Gecftrey Denniston, Xlia Gordon Denniston, Mrs B. Lane, Xlrs B. B. Wood, Xi's E. T. Reece, Mrs J. Anderson, XI rs H. Kit son, XI rs Andreae, XI rs J. M. Turnbull, Xlrs God by, Mrs .Jellett-, Xlisi&es Ail ken, Boulnois, Cane, and Stewart. Xlrs Gordon Fulton w. 3 also a hoePes-s at a bridge party during the week, when her ‘.u- 3(3 included Xlesdames J. Anderson, H. Acland, J. 11. Hall. AY. F x, B. B. Wood, J. Stevenson, and Miss Aitkin. Xlrs Join Deans, Ricearten, crave an “At homo” during the v.cek for Xlrs Douglas Deans. The drawing lv-un, dining room, and hall were all beautifully decorated w.th japonic,! in various shades. Amongst those present were Xlrs lan Deans, Xlrs AY. Deans, Xlrs K. M. XI aed maid, Xlrs H. El worthy, Mrs Gould, Xlrs Wilding. Xlrs .1. Vernon, Xlrs George Helm or a, Xlrs T. Gibson, Xlrs 1!. Cotterill, Xlrs Beckett, Xlrs Rich, Mrs J. Xioutgomcry. Xlrs Kingseoto, Mrs Cooper, Mrs Lyons, Xlrs Inman, Xlrs Henry Brown (India), Xlrs Scums, Xlrs Gociby, .Mrs Guy Ronalds, Xlrs J. B. Raid, Xlrs Rolleston, Xlrs. E. R id, Xl’s-rs Neav. (2), R. Gibson, Judy Beckett, B. Gould, and P. Dyne. Xlrs J. B. Red gave- an enj-acable afternoon bridge party durir:a the ay ok at her residence in Holme, co l road. 11. r guest 9 included Xlrs Hampton Lliodes, Xlrs Alex. Boyle, Xlrs AYigram, Xlrs Pyne. Mis Algar AA’iiliamis, XLrs Guy Ronalds, XI I s XL. Godbv, Xlrs Beauchamp Lame, Xlrs Jellett, Xlrs Kane arrow, Xlrs Jack Anderson, and tho Misses Ilcitnore, Reeves, Ait km, and Anderson. Xlrs Hugh Reeves and XIMs R isy Reeves (Kororrtu; have been in town for a few days. Xlr and Xlrs Frank Knub.'-y passed through Christchurch on tlu-ir way to Tinmru during the* week. Air and Xlrs G. L. Rutherford have taken Air D'xon’s house in Garden read ior two or three months. Jlii ; Ilelmoro is the gticst of Mvs George Kelraarc, Caalin-.-re Hills, for few (lays. iliss Mary Mac-tlonald lias returned from liar visit to" Smith Cant c-rbury. Hrs J. If. llall loaves far Sydney at the end of the month. She will be accompanied by Miss Judith Jenkin, who lias been lisr gi::si for several weeks. Hiss Barbara Gould is staying with ilisa Barton in Wellington tor the races. WELLINGTON, July 13. On Saturday afternoon a very pleasant and largely attend u "At home” was held In- Mrs Sprott in tlie Sydney Street Schoolroom for the clergy of the Biccceai, Synod. TJio l,all had been very chaniungly decorated v/ith great branches and bowl 3 cf watile, and v.-ith quantities of fbiys. The Bishop of WHiiirct-;-.' Dr Sprott) with Mrs Sprott receive t die guests. Mrs Sprott was wearj M ,, ,1 b'ack taffeta gown with touches of , r ] C I sr on, and a black i’eathert d hat, in "\v Vch the same note nr colour was rcp--*;...!. She carried a very beautiful boui ;.-H. (re has, daphne, and maidenhair fern a gift from the country clergy. Mr : ■ 1 Mrs Coleridge and Miss Campbell u<«ist l in tl-.o oii'er ainiu-T of the guests. Their Fxcelk-iicies the Governor-General and Vice .unless Jcllicoe were present, the- latter wearing mole silk with furs to match, and a mob velvet toque with ospreys of tho ai-'H- shade at each side. Among tho guests Are- Lady Bell, Mrs C. J. Parr, Major-Gei-rrnl Sir. Edward Chavtor and Lady Cliayt.sv. the Mayor (.Mr R. A. Wright) and Mrs Wrb lit,. Sir* John Luke and Lady Luke, Mrs Walter John- ri. Miss Coates. Mr Justice Chapman and Mrs Chapman, Lieutenantcolonel i>owl-s and Mrs Po’.v'os. AichJeaerm Ji luison and Mrs Johnson. Mrs and Misa M' da-v, Mrs Prer.dc least Knight, Mrs Ernest tledfiold. Miss Bell, Mrs Milford, Dr and Mis J 11-'-.vson. Mrs Brandon, Arclidcacon W-. Lo-l and Mrs Wa’son. th Rev. W. Fancourt and Mrs Fancourt, Jin and Miss Stewart, Miv> and Miss Earle, the Rev. J. H. Svf.-s and Mrs Svkcs, the Rev. Young (Cari 'i-;, m ), Mrs Tripe, Mr and Mrs W. Ward, t j v |> ; nis Junes and Mi Inuis Jour-, jl r , L Ms Blundell. Mrs and Mb; Seaton, Mis. Estelle Boe.ro, Dr Agues Bennett, Miss M’Lcati and Mis Agnes M'Ltan, Miss (1 re-nv.cod, Airs 11. Kirkc d.di . LicutenantMqrrav Gard’;:->r and Mrs (I a; d'lier, Ur and Mr- 'Wilkins. Mrs E:hrington, Mr j a ot Airs S. tlarcourt. Miss Wilson, Alia A\ . 13 in'id ell, Mr.-, and tho Missc •* Butts f-it. Mr arnl Mrs I'Uiiiipa-Tiuner. Alias ll.irn- n, ~ i rs and Alias Scddon. Mr n.l At rs J. I). ilarper. Mi s Edwin, Mi s Englaud, Mrs Larnac-li, and many more. Tho Post' and Telegraph annual ball was hold in the- Town Hall mi A! .r. b . ovining, and was a great success. Distinctive features were tho pretty decorations and tho pi t lj froi ks whie It vvt re - cry much in evi,u ~eo, th: eoftlv toned draperies, and masses of iehage making a vet;, harmonious background f-o tho latter. Among these who were present were tlie Hen. J. G. Coates and Mrs Coates, Air and Airs Morris, Atr and Mrs Murkman, Mr and Aliss Giocott, Mr and Jlr3 M’Namara, Mrs Slirimpton, Airs Edwards, Mr ana Mrs Robertson, Airs Van Slyke, Miss Pivie, Alias Byrne. Mrs Herbert, - Aims Holmes, Miss Archer, Mr and Mrs

Messrs Andrews, Catley, Coghlan, Do Castro, Duff, Dunbar, lloffeinß, Melrose. Moore, Mulvey, O’Sullivan, Stark, Thomson, Troy, White, and Woods. Mr W. A. Melrose was the lion, secretary. Supper was served in the concert chamber, which had been most charmingly decorated for the occasion. The wedding took place rccntly at the Bo chain pore Baptist Church of Miss Florence Evelyn (Nurse) Butter, eldest daughter of Mr J. W. Butler, director of the Bovs’ Institute and Salvation Army Rhodes Home for Boys, and Mrs Butler to Mr Harold Beale, youngest son of the late Mr William George Idea 1-e, of Nc wP 1 y month, the R ev. Ke i h Ewan being the officiating minister. The church had been prettily decorated far the occasion by Hie friends of the bride, and Mr F. N. Da wren ce presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by Iter father, wore a frock of ivory crepe cle chine over satin, with sleeves and panels of georgette embroidered with silk and pearls. Her embroidered veil was arranged in mopcap fashion, with sprays of orange blossom, and she carried a shower bouquet of frees!as and maidenhair fern. The chief bridesmaid was her sister. Miss Dora Butler, who wore a torquo-ise crepe de chine dress trimmed with rosebuds. Miss Maysil I fad field, second bridesmaid, wore a frock of apricot crepe do chine also trimmed with rosebuds. Both bridesmaids wore black picture hats, and carried bouquets to match their frocks. Little Loraine Douglas, who attended asflower girl, was dressed in lavender silk, and carried a basket o-f spring flowers. Mr | William Beale, nephew cf the bridegroom, | was best man, and Mr .T. Mills was groom s- | man. A reception, at which the bride’s | mother received the guests, wearing silver grey satin charmeuse and a navy blue toque, was subsequently held at Dustin’s, after which Mr and Mrs Beale left by train for the north, and afterwards for a tour of the South Island. The bride travelled in a» navy blur braided costume, with a ribbon hat to match, and a black fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom’s presents to the bridesmaids and flower girl wore gold bangles. The bouquets were the gift cf the bridegroom’s orother (Mr R. Beale), cf Wanganui. Amofcg the guests were Mr A. E. Lawrence, of Oamaru (uncle of the bride), Miss E. Clarke (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs F. N. Lawrence, of Christchurch (uncle and aunt of the bride), Mr R. Beale

(Wanganui), Mrs and Miss Ranson (Bunnythorpe), Mr and Mrs G. A. Troup (Wellington), and several nurses from 1 lm Wellington Hospital. A reception was also- held in the evening, the music being supplied by the Boys’ Institute orchestra, under the conduotorship of Mr A. Iremongcr. Mrs Hayward has returned to the Lower Plu It from a- visit to her daughter Mrs Loahv, in Napier. Mr and Mrs Cyril Hanna (Chris + ohurch) ore coming to live in Wellington, and Mr | Hanna has bought a house at AY a deal own. j Mr? W. J. Birch (Marion) is visiting Wel--1 lington. Miss Jean Mackenzie is tho guest of Mrs C. B. Webster, New Plymouth Mr and Mrs Osrle Moo-re Lav? returned to Masterton from Christchurch, and are leaving shortly on 4 heir return to Singapore. Miss S. Jackson returned to Wellington on Monday from a visit to Grev*own. Mr ancl Mrs J. Did sb ary h returned to Alfredt-on from a visit to Wellington. Mrs Wilder (Hawke’s Bay) is visiting Wellington. The engagement is announced cf MDs K. Lott, of Auckland, and formerly cf Masterton, to Comimander S. E. Thomas, R.N., H.AL.S. Chatham. Mrs F. Pearce is visiting her sister Miss Cameron at “Oak ? *»•«+ Palm'' ’•stop North. Mrs John Perry. “Sulnhur WMls,” Masterton, and Miss Perry, have been spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs R. Bird is spending a few clays with Mrs Reid, Heretaunga. AUCKLAND, July 18. The marriage of Miss Dorothy KendeYdine (the voungest d-augbd.er of Mr and Airs W. T Ken der dine, Mcunt E-den) to Mr Eric TortkH ‘he only son of Mr and Mr® H. C. Tonks, TUmuera) was celebrated at -t. Barnabas Church, Mount Ed?n, last week, the ceremony being performed bv ibe Rev. Canon Macfarlancl. Mias Mary Mac-Parland officiated at the organ. The bride, who- was given away bv her father, wore a gown of champagne char miens a embroidered in silver, the court train of which was veiled in silver lace. 'Wreath and veil were also worn. The bridesmaids, Alisa Margery Macfarlan.9 and Miss Margery Nooks s, were alike in proUy frocks of rc'se-pink taffeta- and georgette and black satin hats with transparent bvmn Mr CRv* Hull was best man, and Mr Keith Caldwell acted as groomsman. After tho ceremony a reception was h?k! at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. M. Al‘L::chlnn, Mount Eden, a large number of guests being present. When the bride left on her honeymoon she was wearing a smart coat-frock of navy velour cloHi braided in black, small hat cf nattier blue ribbon, and mole-coloured cloth cape. An .enjoyable dance has been given by Mrs Maguire* in her pretty home in the Hospital grounds, to which a- largo number cf guests were invited. The engagement of Miss Katie Scott to Commander S. E. Thomas, R.N., H.M.S. Chatham, ln,s lately been announced. The Sou h African foci ball team are at present in Auckland, and appear to be a c-.yI -ndid looking lot of men. A civic re- < ’on lias bc-mi accorded them by the Mayor in he Town Hall. Mi’ and Mrs A. D. C< -ok (Wellington) have bought a homo in Renin era, and are to- live in Auckland for the future. Clm Chin Chow is still on the boards at His Majesty’s Theatre, and is- crowded out at each performance. You must not fail to .see it when it opens in vour town". Numb''red amongst the theatre parties which have taken place has been a farewell fo* Mi;s Rachel Gorrie, who is leaving for England by the Arawa next week. Mr and Mrs C. E. Levi-on. of the Lower 1 Wellington, are the guests cf Mr and Mrs Garlick, Epsom, having come to Auckland to be present at the wedding of their son and Miss Elsie Neil this. week. Miss Jovce Stevenson has returned to Auckland after :i stay in Melbourne of some three months, where sho was the guest of • and Mrs Fanner. Mrs Robert Blair (Melbourne) is paying a-pro-longed visit to Auckland, and is at present staying with her sister, Mrs P. Fraser, St. Stephen’s avenue. Parnell. Miss Janie Williams has returned from a visit to relatives on the East Coast, and in tho Hawke’s Bay district. Descriptions ef kalis, ft©., om.tt ke 2orscd by either the Witness correspondent for the district or by the secretary of the tail oonamittee. The MS. oi any correspondents who do riot comply with this rule will be sent to the secretary endorsement prior to appearing. wedding at duntroox. A very popular wedding was celebrated at the residence of Mr Thomas Beck, Duntrcon, on Wednesday, 29th of June, the contracting parties being Mr John Sliced (Tim aril) and Miss Bessie Beck, second daughter cf Mr Thomas Beck, of Duntroon. A large- gathering of friends o.f the young couple assembled. The bride was given , away by her father, and had for her bridesmaid her younger sister, Miss Myrtle Beck. Mr Sliced, brother of the- bridegroom, acted as best man. The bri le a ore an ivory crepe de chine with touches of gold lace, and the corresponding veil with gold leaves in mob cap style. The bridesmaid wore a dainty frock of saxe crepe de chine, accordeon pleated skirt, black hat with Ruches of

blue. Mrs Sliced, sen . wore a block crepe d-e chine cos ume and smart cellophane toque. Mrs Beck, navy blue crepe de chine dress embroidered with touches of pale pink, and hat to match. The officiating clergyman w-as the Rev. Alex.. Sangster, of the Presbyterian Church, Duntioon. After the wedding ceremony the young couple and their friends adjourned to a large marquee e-ive ■ d i for the- occasion when the wedding breakfast was parf,ul;-;n of, and after the usual toasts had been proposed and replied to tho young couple left by motor car to spend their honeymoon in the south. They will afterwards reside at Tim am. The wedding presents wire numerous and costly, and included a number of cl.equ.2-s. On the Friday evening previou to tho wedding Miss Beck was the re- | oipient of a public presentation of a silver tea service, hot water jug and tray. SOME RECENT WEDDINGS. x\ NEW ZEALAND BRIDE. (From Our Own Correspondent.* LONDON, June 2. Marl-ebone Parish Church provides a very effective sotting for a vwelding, and on May 21 the inferior was most artistically decorated for the choral marriage of Lieutenant Humphrey R. Sandwith, R.N., and Miss Doris Helen Buckley. The approach to the church was a- scheme of pole pink and white and cool green. Pink and whit? hydrangeas mingled with slender branches of white bror.me, wh.ilo silver maple was intermixed with tall palms and ferns. On Hie altar were vases of chaste Madonna lilies. The bridegroom, who is the elder son of the late Dr F. M. Sandwit h, C-.M.G., F.R.C.P., and Mrs FandwiHi, of Low Wc-od, Ascoß is now on H.M.S. Barham. He saw continuous service- during tho war, having been at the Dardanelles, and 1 si r on J 1 M S. Ca« diff in the Black Sea. It was h:vx?d tho* his fellow officers from the Barham would be ore-sent at the wedding, but we are shill in the midst of industrial difficulties, and it is not possible for them to come no from Portsmouth. However, Hie occasion not without its naval “touches,” for the bridegroom was in full unit rm with g -ld lace and sword, and oMier navel officer? s’m.’larlv equioped were Commander G. H. Dennist-oun, D. 5.0.. Commander S. F. Win Hi'' 1 hi. Lieutenant Commander -T TI. Carrow, and Lieutenant R. H. Mack, R.N. (bast man). Those- formed a e-mail guard of honour. The bride is one of the twin daughter® of the late Mr St. John ATncLoan Buckley, of Redcastle, Oamaru, and Mrs of Cedar House, Chenis>on Gardens, W. Waiting her arrival at the west door were 2x boy choristers in scarlet cacsoek-s and white surplices. They m*ec ceded the bridal par tv up the- ndf§!> singing the hymn “New thank we- n.R our G'ml.” The men of H?oir meanwhile filed into the chancel. The bride came with her unci?. Major G H. Mdlcr, D 5.0., R.F.A., wl:o gave her away. The wedding dress of white- and silver brocade was arranged in graceful deanery held in place by sprays of oJrarige l>’o=som. The square cut c.orsave was filed in with a vouching, and the sleeves were lon«- and lirlit. A graceful ceurt trn.’n of white eh’ffon was enriched bv a. wonderful q carf of BrmseH apnl’que, lent bv tbo bridegroom’s mother. There was the usual veil of tube h- r -ld in place bv a circlet, of orange, flower buds, and 4 he bridal bouquet was of white Mad-onna lillie-s wi 4 h lilies of the vallev and smvlax Her principal ornament was a brooch bearing the naval crown in diamonds, given bv Hie bridegroom. Immediate! v behind the bride and bridegroom walked four little boys in white duck sailor suits and navy blue collars (Masters Patrick Dcnnistoun, sen of Commander and Mrs G. N. Dennisto-un. Wa’kr Johnston, son of Mr .and Airs Goring John3ton, and R. and K. Maude, nmih-ews- of the bridegroom. There weie two bridesmaids, the Misses Kathleen Kaye (cou®in of the bride) and Joan Sandwith (sis-cr of the bridegroom). Their dresses were of hydrangea blue ninon. tlie skirts mad,© with three deep tucks and completed with’ loose flowing panels and hydrangea coloured silk fillet lace. Their short sleeves were met by long white kid gloves, and they wore chaplets of pale blue leaves- outlined with silver. There bouquets were of iris in shado3 of blue and yellow, and they were silver slices and stockings. To- each tho bridegroom gave a beautiful nrcl'la'. e o-f crystal. d h° ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr Morrison, vicar of Marie-bone, assisted by the Rev. T. Y. Kay, j uncle of the bride. The service included Psalm G 7, and the hymn, sung kneeling, *’o Perfect Love.” This was followed by a special address. Another naval touch was the introduction of tho hymn, “Eternal Father Strong to Save,” and after ih-e benediction the choir sang the “Sevenfold, Amen.” While the registrar was being signed the congregation listened to Sullivan’s anthem, “I Will Sing of Thy Power, O Gc-d.” which contains a very line tenor solo. The musical part of 'lie service- was most perfectly rendered, and during the arrival of the guests and fit the conclusion of the ceremony tho organist played a very appropriate selection. Many gusts were present, well representative of both families, and, cf course, n largo number belonged to- New Zealand. They were received at the church by Air Hea-Hico*© Helm - re, L-Leutcnant-Comma-ndcr J. H. Carrow, and Air Sandwith and AJr John Buckley. From the church the bridal party and the guests drove to 26 Devonshire Place, the residence of Sir George Savage, godfather ef the bridegroom, where tho reception took place. Airs Buckley, the bride’s mother, wore a beautiful dress of mid night blue crepe maroquain, trimmed with French beading of claret and blue. Her bouquet was of clove c-arnations, and her hat was of iidle and straw, with feather to match. Airs R. B. Carrow, the bride's sister, who herself was a bride -a few weeks ago, was in navy taffeta, French embroidered in a strikingly novel design of red wheat ears, and a hat of blue crinoline straw and a feather mount. After tho reception Lieutenant and Airs Sandwith motored to Hindh-e-ad in a car lent by Lady Warrington, and they have since gone to Ascot. The travelling dress was of navy gaberdine with trimmings of black cire ribbon. The large bat of royal blue was trimmed with shaded roses flatly applique to the brim. At present Hie Barham is in Horn,o waters, and is likely to rema.in here -for a few months, during which time the bride and bridegroom will live at South sea. It almost goes without caving tliat they were the recipients of many very heuutifui presents. Numerous guests attended the church -and the subsequent reception, among them being-—Lady AtkinsonAVilles, the Aliases Atkinson-Wilies. Lady Bis3ett, Sir George Savage, M.D., Sir Seymour Sharkv, AI.D., Tnidv Lambert, Lady Hilda Murray, Vice-Admiral Sir George, K. C. 8., and Lady Hope, Aliss Hope, and Air Alaurice Hone, Major-General the Hon. Sir Reginald -and Lady Talbot, Sir James and Lady Allen, Aliss Allen, ViceAdmiral and Airs C. J. Eyres, Admiral and Mrs A r illiexs, Aliss Villiers, Commander J. Ritchie. Commander and Airs R. E. Lubbock, R.N., Lieutenant-Colonel Gimlette, Lieuten-ant-Commander and Airs K. Kekewich, R.N,, Major and Airs G. R. Aliller, Air A. R. Aliller, Flight-Commander and Airs C. E. Afaude, Commander and Airs George Dennistoun, R.N., Lieu ten an t-Co-mnuander J. H. Carrow,

D.S.C., R.N., Commander and Mrs Wellwood Maxwell, R.N., Captain H. Thursfield, R.N., Captain 11. Lilliugton, R X„ Alins Lillington. Captain and Airs T. N. James, R.N., l.i u'enar.t C. Buist, R.N., Lieutenant P. F. Glover, R.X., Lieutenant C. E. Creasy, R.N., Lieutenant J. P. Aloncv, R.N., Lieutenant AL J. Pa rkes-Buchanan, R.N., Mac! amo Crampon, Air Gerard Monrri.of. Aliss Boys-Smith, Air and Airs Id. AY. New dl. Air Tinny Knox, Aliss Els’e Chapman, Mrs Hcnrv W< >d, Alias Stella Macdonald, Dr and Airs Alorrison, Airs Alorri-s, Airs Arthur Bisstct, Airs Gcrald Bannister, Airs Baldwin, Aliss C-ecile Baldwin, Aliss Webb Brown, Air and Airs E. H. lIR-ey, Airs L e Lord, Air and Airs Tvdd, Aliss Nancy Tvdd, Aliss AVbigham, Air Deighton Pollock, Af ; «s Alardi Proctor. Airs Trevelyan, ATr John .Tohnstou, Air Will Johnston, Airs Brian O’Rorke, Dr and Airs W. Irving, Airs Burdon, Air George Burdon. Mrs AV. Barton, Aliss-os Barton, Al : a3 Fenwick, Aliss E. Fenwick, Alic-s G. Webster, Mr and Airs R. L. Carrow, Air John Buckler. Airs F. AI. Sandwith, Airs Johnston, the Rev. T. A. and Airs Kay,’ Alias Ala-boson, Air and Airs Goring John®t-n Airs Otterron, Aliss Duncan, Airs Lincoln Sandwith, Aliss D. Thursfield, Mrs ATaude. AHss Aland©, Airs A. E. Llworthy, Mr and Airs Arthur Duncan. Aliases Duncan Air and Airs Baugban, Air Humphrey Ward Air Hcatlicote Helmore. Air Guy Coforill. Mr lan Buchanan. Misws Mrs J. X. Ritchie, Mr and Mrs X.ov.-all, Mr ard >fr S John Barker. Mrs Mrllmm on, J r and Camnion, Mm Violet Rust-oil. Mr B. Eu - ell. Mis and Miss B-swok. .r* 11. 1? liA-'/vn Miss Fi-.ronhar. Mr Eric Mr nnd ’M s Stevenson, Mrs Mather, Mrs Godfrey Ehnrazvn. Mrs Bu.-kl ? y is rcnvv.nJ T , j,„ to- end o/ June, wnen sSI stnrtink on a Con'montal tour, which will occupy several momhs. IN'OT.ES.ON-rUI.TOA. Xew Zealand interest attaches to tlio wed- • t • 1 + ...p r .inni *» 4 Oxiiey d.ns v.-hv-h -ek Po- ; Mr Philip InifHeri fordslur., on Mat - Royal Fusiif th»?tUan Civil Service, older son of Mr W F. i lisle son, of d-'ine. only dauffhter of Colonel Robert lul ton, lato Ist GurWta Hdßes and A to:d many reLati\es in - F ware present, includuiß Eu’ton of ton Francis Fulton and liol>_r. In > kvmedin and Colonel F. Wrought on, Indian Army (ChristchurclO. Another Xow Z o.ond relative is l)r R, Fulton. The chapel was hcautifully decorated with '' l ‘ 1 p "Us The Maior D C. Bourdillon, E.A.M.C., vas tne lies ban. Tho bride, who was pven away by her father, wore a dress cf ivory charnxeub with train and veil of Brussels lace Sin 'wore a wreath of white heather and carried a bonqu .t of white roses. Mas 1.... a Nowall (cousin) was tho train bearer, and the Misses R.ris and Grace In-lcson we o tho brid€«ma~s. They were all aressed in yellow VoorTOtte with hats and shoes of bronze and “tlpir bouquets were yellow and bronze iris. The ceremony was Informed Rev J. W. Lewis, rector of Shenfiold, L.se . The honeymoon is being spent m Corm.aJ . THE COSY CORNER CLUB. Dear Comrades cf tho Cosy Comer —As there is not a very great deal of space f our disposal in the heavily-taxed ".mrs paces it has again been found necessary to Spread the paper’s for this month s meetin- over two weeks. 1 shall not eay an>tliincs about a length limit at present, as 1 fancy the “Picture Meeting” of next month is not likely to be overcrowded. Moreover, 1 hope members will avail themselvesi of the chance of saving something about ISe.v pictures' and artists; also, there is an alternative topic. Art Xeedle-.vork, old and new, which should prove attractive to many feminine members of the ciic.e. For the September meeting, too, there is an alternative topic, “Maori Legends,” to tho main one of “Native Birds.” I thought new arrivals in the country or town dwellers might scarcely have sufficient acquaintance with New Zealand birds to write of them. Of course, it is only genuine native birds that arc meant, and living ones. The mea, which alwavs appears, in any publication concerning New Zealand, may be given a rest. Now I can quite understand that people who have grown up in New Zealand within the last two score years may often be at a loss as to which arc indigenous birds and which introduced ones; the latter have in most parts of the country come near supplanting the original species. English birds in great variety ere to be F-een and heard everywhere- except deep in the forest and ill the mountain ranges; then, m seine parts of both islands the mi nail has established itself, and perhaps one or two other Australian or Indian species. So any one m doubt as to whether a familiar bird is really a New Zealand one or not had better consult some of tho earlier settlers, who will be prettv sure to know. I think it will bo i good plan for members to pick cut a few of the birds they know best, and describe their habits, their song, their ways of nesting. etc. This may give more diversity of treatment, and also show in what localities particular species are still thriving. I wonder if Oscar can toll us if tho littlo native lark is still to be met with in the open country of Marlborough. It is very many years since I have seen one, and 1 used to i>o so fond of them as a child. Then there was the fern sparrow (always rare), but 1 think that at any rate is now extinct; also the native quail, which I remember as a young child. I wonder if many of my readers know Mr Guthrie Smith’s delightful books on New Zealand l birds If not, I would recommend them to all Nature lovers. SOME OF Ol’il BUSH FAVOURITES. Dear Estiter, —Our hist, meeting was veryenjoyable, but, being a lover of Nature, the contribution of Hinekopanga interested me very much. It is in spring our New Zealand plant life looks its best. Some of the most common of our native plants ai-o tho cabbage tree, the flax, tho rata, and the clematis. The last-named lias a beautiful flower, which looks splendid in its native state, whore it grows high up on a pine or other tree in large clusters, with the bush for a background. 1 know of one bride who thought so much of the clematis that she used it for her wedding bouquet. Although it looks best in its native state clematis is successfully grown in gardens now. Of the native flowers another one I’m fond of is the veronica, of which there are many varieties. One of the most difficult i rees te transplant i 3 New Zealand holly-. I’ve made several unsuccessful attempts to grow it. The flax plant is nice in the garden as a, shrub, but looks best, when grown on each side- of a path or carriage way. As the population increases and more land needs tilling the beautiful native bush has to go; but one tree seems to withstand the axe and the fire—the- ti or cabbage tree — for out on the lonely hillsides one can see it blooming alone. Some of the varieties are extremely graceful, having tall, slender epikes of t airy 1i ke white flowers, strongly scented, rising erect from the middle of the foliage, after tho habit of the aloes of Central America. It gives a meet delusive