TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3613, 12 June 1923, Page 59

TABLE TALK.

Friday evening. Last Friday evening, June 1, the Womens Club held a most successful ball in the Early' Settlers’ Hall. The president (Mrs Lindo Ferguson) and a committee of ladies received the guests as they' entered the ballroom. A dainty supper was served in the usual room, where small tables were prettily arranged with chrysanthemums. The ballroom was decorated with streamers of gay colours, and a good band of musicians supplied excellent music. Amongst those present were Mesdames Ferguson, Edmond, Reeves, Statham, Geo. Ritchie, J. Sim, Hutchison, Aliases Burt, Gallaway, Copeland, Laidlaw, Bell, Reeves, Bloomfield, Statham. Alatheson, Haggitt, Macandrew, etc. Messrs A. Sise, Irvine, Barron, Chaifey', Bell, Gibbs, Ritchie, Harman Reeves, Edmond, etc. On Saturday the Dunedin Jockey Club opened their Winter meeting at Wmgatui. The weather was delightful; the attendance was very good. On Monday the weather was stormy and very cold, with heavy showers of rain, but the crowd went out in spite of the inclemency of the weather, and the attendance being quite large for the winter. On Wednesday the day was cold and bright for the final day’s racing, but owing to no holiday’ there were fewer people. Present during the meeting were Dr and Mrs Batchelor, Dr and Mrs Ross, Dr and Mr 3 O’Neill, Mr and Mrs Lough, Mr and Mrs Nancarrow, Mr and Mrs Cheeseman, Mr and Mrs Dodgshun, Mr and Mrs R. Sise, Air and Mrs Theomin, Air and Airs E. Theomin, Mr and Airs Haslett, Mr and Airs Halsted, Mr and Mrs Edmond, Mr and Airs Ensor (Canterbury), Air and Airs Hudson, Air and Mrs (Smeaton, Mr and Airs Gowper, Mr and Airs C. Rattray, Air and Airs J. A. Cook, Mr and Mrs Cotterill, Alesdamcs Ferguson, Bernard Tripp (Timaru), Ibbotson, Leslie Wilson, F. Fenwick, Bell, A. Orbell, Kane, Barron, Brown, Curmalt Jones, Cuthbertson, Pinckney,Misses Rattray, Bell, Williams, Laidlaw, C. Graham, Law, A. Mill, Reid, Irvine, Reynolds, Bridgeman, At. Burt, Gallaway, Harris (2), Cheeseman, Barron, Ulrich, Allan, Messrs Reeves, Law, Irvine (2), E. Russell, Butterworth, Bell, Barnett, Chaffev, Kane, E. Wilson, Harris, Mills, Laidlaw, Solomon (2), A. Sise, etc. On Tuesday the opening of the Winter Show was largely attended by the public, and every day' and evening since crowds have been attending. The Cabaret on Saturday and Alonday evenings was in great demand, large parties of young people patronising it eacli evening. Present were Dr and Airs Batchelor, Air and Mrs Harman Reeves. Mr and Mrs S. Neill, Mr and Airs J. Sim, Misses Beil, Barnett, Laidlaw, Gallaway, Bond, Bridgeman, Al. Bent, Emerson, Ramsden, Alilne, Reid, Bloomfield, Reeves, Ulrich, Matheson, Hartmann, Haggitt, Messrs Bell, Barron, Barnett, Eliott, Laidlaw, Chaffey', Solomon, Sinclair, Irvine, Sise, etc. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Bell gave an afternoon tea at the Women’s Club. Tea. was served in the luncheon room, w'here the table was beautifully arranged with large heliotrope chrysanthemums. Mrs Bell wore a navy blue serge coat frock, large black hat, ,and furs; Miss Bell wore a black fend and white large checked taffeta, small black panne hat. Airs Bell received the guests in the entrance hall, and Miss Bell was in the tea. room to greet them as they came in. Present were Lady Williams, F. Fenwick, J, Al. Ritchie. Russell Ritchie, Armitage (Temuka), Dodgshun, J. A. Cook, Pinckney (Glenavy), Geo. Ritchie, S. Neill, Bernard Tripp (Timaru), Ensor (Canterbury), Statham, E. Theomin, Edmond, Hutchison, Nosworthy (Ashburton), J. Watson. Cheeseman, F., L. Alacassey. Gallaway, W. Shellnan, Garth Gallaway, Laidlaw, Harman Reeves, Cowper, Allan Orbell, Finch, APPherson,'Jas. Begg, Barnett, Carmalt Jcnes, C. R. Chapman, Aliases Williams, G. Williams, A. Mill, Sise, Webster, G. "Webster, C. Graham, Power, Cowper, M'Pherson. Orbell, Ulrich, K Ulrich, Macasscy, Blomfield,’ Barnett, V. Nicliolls, Reynolds, Bridgeman, Rose, Dovvnie Stewart, Statham, Theomin, Laidlaw 1 , Gallaway, Bond, At’Laren, Alackerias. On Friday aft ernoon a very' large reception w’as held in the Art Gallerv for the Prime Aiinister, the Right Hon. Mr W. Alassey. Crowds attended, and the rooms were taxed to their limit. The main Picture Gallery was used as a reception room, where the Mayor and Alavoress (Mr and Mrs Tapley), the Prime Aiinister (the Right Hon. Air W. Alassey), stood to receive everyone as ther entered, after which they went into the large hall and on to the platform, where the Alayor made the opening address of welcome to live Prime Aiinister, and tide the presentation of a beautiful little wristlet watch to be conveyed to Airs Alassey from the citizens of Dunedin. Delicious tea wes served in the water-colour room by assistants in dainty white dresses. The hail was artistically decorated with lovely hanging baskets of ferns, large pots of palms, and hothouse plants. Aliss Tish Forbes left last Saturday for the north, and after visiting there she joins her boat for England. Mr and Airs Max Douglas spent a few days in Dunedin this week. Airs Allan Orbell stayed with Mrs J. A. Cook for Show Week. Mrs Elliston Orbell is epending a few days with Mrs Stanley Batchelor. Mrs and Miss Pinckney (Glenavy) are staying at Wain’s Hotel. Mr and Mrs Bernard Tripp (Timaru) were in town for the ©how Week. Airs Arthur Vivian left for Christchurch on Tuesday. Mrs Allan Orbell gave a morning tea in the Tudor Lounge at the Savoy last Tuesday. Present were Mesdames J. A. Cook, Bridgeman, Edmond, Geo. Ritchie, Cowper, Rus-

sell Ritchie, Armitage, Riley, Alias;*? Rattray (2), Dov.-nie Stewart, Orbeli, Webster (2), Ulrich, Cowper, Williams, etc. Mr Andre Skalski’s concerts have been much enjoyed by musical people. June 9. Last Wednesday Mrs Lindo Ferguson gave a small and enjoyable dance at her r< sidence (Wychwood). The hostess received her guests in the drawing room attired in a becoming gown of rose pink, with black diamond ornaments. The large ballroom v.-ae used for dancing, supper being served in the dining room, where the table was prettily arranged with chrysanthemums. Present were Dr and Airs Stanley Batchelor Mesd-ames F. Fenwick. Cheeseman, APKellar (Sydney). Alisses Bond, Gallaway, Macandrew, ILaggitt, Bridgeman, Pinckney, Bell (Shag Valley), Cheeseman, Laidlaw, Cowper, Messrs N. Haggitt, Gibbs. Sinclair. Chaffey, Bell, Solomon, G. Sinclair, E. Wilding, Captain Fox, Captain Elliot, Andre Skalski. The musical circle cf the Women's Club gave a small “At home” on Wednesday last in honour of Air Andre Skabki. Present were Lady Fenwick, Mesdames Alorrell, Galbraith, W. H. Smith. Vivian, Doorloy, F. 11. Carr, Jas. Hutchison, Stevens, LeCren, Aslin, Lajfibert, Edgar, Hazlett, Statham, Neill, Misses Barron, Holland, Heywood, Burt, Watson, Wlutson, Haslett. Grant, etc. Bridge hostesses during the week have been Alesdames Gallaway, Cook, Edmond. Hilton, Riley, Misses Reynolds, Gilkison, Rattray, etc., The Arts and Crafts Circle at the Women's Club held an exhibition last week of miniatures, necklets, bangles, brooches, buckles, and other ancient jewellery. Miss G. Webster has returned to Dunedin after an absence of three years spent in England and on the Continent. INVERCARGILL, June 8. Air and Mrs T. Christophers are the guests of Mis Christophers, Tweed street. Airs Crawford '.Dunedin) is visiting her mother. Mrs Brodie, Ellis road. Mrs Plain had a bridge party this week at her residence, Gladstone, for young people. Miss K. Macdonald Wellington) spent a few days here this week. She was the guest of Mrs H. A. Alacdonald, Doen street. Airs Wade left for a visit to Canterbury this week. Aliss Lagan (Greenville) is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr T. Bush (Bay of Plenty) is visiting his mother, Mrs Eusli, Duke street. A surprise dance was got up by some of the bachelors to Mrs R. A. Anderson's, Victoria Park, this week. Some of these present were Air and Airs R. B. Caws, Air and Airs H. Alacali9ter, Alisscs Anderson, T. Watson, Hazielt. Alorrah Haggitt, Russel), Patterson (Auckland), Messrs Watson (2), Russell, Howells, Glendinning, de Castro, and Hazlett. A very qumf wedding was solemnised at the bride's residence (Edendale) on Wednesday morning when Flora, younger daughter of Mr and Airs D. Macdonald, was married to Dr G. Crawford, of Invercargill. Tlio bride, who was given away by her father, • wore a handsome’ dross of gold brocade. The bridesmaid, Aliss Storey, Venlaw, wore a very pretty blue frock. Mr S. Crawford, of Timaru, acted ns groomsman to his brother. The committee of the Southland Women’s Club gave a bridge party this week in honour of Mrs W. T. Hazlett, who is going to Sydney with her daughter, Aliss Agnes Hazlett, for a few months. Among some of those present were Alesdames Hazlett, T. S. Miller, H. Alacdonald, Chcwings, Alccfnrlanc, W. Handy-side, R. Crawford, R. J. Gilmour, A. B. Haggitt, R. B. Caws, J. AIG. Watson, J. G. Macdonald, Misses Hazlett, FyneeClinton, T. Watson, Bedford, and Aliss H. Alacdonald. OAMARU, June 8. Airs Jack Nicolls returned to the country on Tuesday. Mis Roy Mitchell is epending a few days in town. Air and Airs Alaxwell Douglilas returned from the south on Thursday. Airs Preston has returned from Dunedin. Alls W. Clarkson is the guest of her mother, Airs Reid. Airs and Miss Nichols have returned from Dunedin. Airs and Miss Russell have returned from Dunedin. Airs and Aliss Nichols (Kurehika) were in town one day during the week. Airs Vennal is staying with Airs Pochin. Mrs and Aliss Reid (Burnside) were in town one day during the week. Oil Tuesday evening Professor Shelley gave a lecture cn Modern Drama. Air Milner was in the chair. Some present were Alisses Stroncch, Airs Doughlas, Miss Keddie, Misses Banks, Airs Smith-Morton, Misses Davis, Mrs Cuthbertson. Mis Orbell. Airs H. Orbell, Airs Alilner, Mrs S. Reid, Airs W. P. Reid, Airs Woodward, Airs Sumpter, Misses Gifford, etc. TIAIARU, June 8. Alajor and Airs Bond and the Aliases Bond (Alount Possession; arrived here to-day, and are the guests of Airs Arthur Elwortky (Holme Station). Airs Elliott (England) and Aliss Phyllis Pinckney (Glenarav) arrived in Timaru today from Dmiedin, and are slaying with Mrs Bernard Tripp, Orielton. Airs Janies Al itch oil -(Cashmere Hills), who was with Mrs R. B. Bell, Arden, Wai-iti road, is spending the week-end in Oamaru. Alls Havte-r returned to Rollesby on Wednesday after a few days at the Hydro Grand. Miss Scully (Wellington) is at the Grosvenor Hotel. Air Gilbert Grigg (Longbsach) is at Holme Station for the week-end. Miss Lily M'Laren, who was with Mrs Ritchie, Balvraid, Dunedin, returned to Timaru on Thursday. Dr and Aire Bowe (Wai-iti road) came back yesterday from some months at Rotorua. Mrs Arthur Rhodes and her children are staying with Airs IJ. H. Rhodes, Carne, Sealy street. Aliss Alice Evans (North street) left to-day on a visit to Mrs Alister Alackcnzie, Edgecliff. Air Percy Elworthy (Gordon’s Valley) returned to-day from a short trip to England, accompanied by Aire Elworthy, who went north to meet him. Mr and Airs Staveley went back to Hokitfc tika to-day after some weeks' visit to Mrs H. Thompson, Seaview terrace. Mrs George Marshall, who was with Airs George Hart, returned to Chrisichurch yesterday. Mrs Rawson, who has been Cudogan for several nrrftlke, went back to Hamilton yeeterday. During the week Mr and Airs F. E. Baume (LeCren's terrace) left for the north, en route to their future home in Sydney. Mr R. L. Orbell is expected back from Auckland to-morrow.

Mr W. T. Ritchie returned from Dunedin yesterday. On Tuesda” an afternoon ten ■>>= ranged in the Stafford Tea Rooms by the Women Citizens’ Association for Airs V. i-. Kane, of Wellington, who gave a most interesting address on the need of women taking their part in civic life, especially on school and hospital boards. Among those present were Mesdames C. A. Paterson, Mirams, G. Webster, W. W. Baxter, Fossey, Irvine, Duncan, Allchurch, M'Arthur, Norrie, Ronaldson, Gillespie, W. Hay, Muir, Hart, Marshall, Gus. Jones. C. E. Kerr, E G. Kerr, F. E. Baume, G. Hart, G, Marshall, C. E. Shallcrass, Freeman, Kippenberger, Cray, Bell, W. C. Raymond, W. Priest, W. W. Webster, Donnelly, Stewart, Washbourn, Low, Harper, Ward, Unwin, Cave. Minnifie, and Roller, and Misses O. Hassell and Priest. CHRISTCHURCH, June 8. On Wednesday afternoon, at St. Mark’s Church, Opawa, the marriage was solemnised between Miss Peggy Donald, second daughter of the late Mr Ynyr DonaJd, and of Mrs Donald, Opawa, and Mr Kenneth Garland, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. E. Garland, Hillsborough, the Rev. H. Williams officiating. The bride, who was given away by her

uncle, Mr Harold Beadel, looked very sweet m a bridal gown of soft ivory brocaded satin, caught at either side with silver ribbons, the under-panels at the side were of palest pink tulle flounces, edged with silver tissue, the court train being also lined with pink tulle, and flounces matching the panels. A filmy ;I worn with a Russian headdress of Valencienes lace and orange buds, the bouquet being composed of white flowers, and pale , and tulle streamers. The bridesmaids —Miss Meg Garland, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Joyce Bethune, of Dunedin —dressed alike in charming frocks of hyacinth blue georgette over satin and silver, the waist-line and hems being worked in motifs of shaded art silks; they also wore long blue veils of tulle, which hung from coronets of tiny hand-made flowers in vary-;„.-r c-ba-'P-s Thev carried bouquets of pink heath and geraniums tied with hyacinth blue ...o Si. aiiiers and silver and heliotrope ribbon. Mr Toby Donald was best man, and Mr Dick Williams groomsman. Mr Clarence Turner. Wellington, uncle of the bridegroom, presided at the organ. After the ceremony Mrs Donald held a reception at Peveril, Opawa. Her gown was of bronze brown morocain, embroidered with bronze bugle beads, and caught at the side with a large art buckle, worn with a brown panne hat,

which carried large wings of watteau ribbon j to match. A bouquet of copper and bronze j chrysanthemums, and autumn foliage, t:ed with ribbons of the same shade, completed | a most charming and becoming toilet : Mrs i Garland, mother of the bridegroom, wore a very smart coat frock of black gabardine, the back and front panels embroidered in jet, revealing an underskirt of black satin marquise. Her hat was of black panne velvet and silver, with outstanding osprey plumes. Beautiful furs were also worn. Included amongst the guests were Mr and Mrs Charles Headei and the Misses Beadel, Mr and Mrs H. Bea.de 1 and family, Mr and Mrs Wilfred Beadel, Mr and Mrs Tom Beadel, Mr and Mrs A If led Garland and Miss Klsie Garland (Waimate), Mr and Mrs F. Hamilton and Miss Pfcillipa Hamilton, Miss Mary Garland, Mr and Mrs Heathcote Garland, Mr and Mrsi Vesey Hamilton, Rev. H. and Mrs Williams, Rev. W. and Mrs Baumbor, Miss Lilian Turner, Miss Alix Kirk, Mr Theo Turner, Mr Humphrey Garland, and Masters Rupeit and Tony Garland. Miss Helen Denniston is visiting Dunedin. Miss AVocdhous-e, of Dunedin, is the guest of Ladv Denniston, Cashmere Hills. The Rev. Dr T. Biekeisteth, chaplain t-o too King, and Canon of Canterbury Cathedral, who attended the recent Church Con-eue-s, h;;s sailed by the Makura from Auckland on his return to England. Mr and Mrs Norton Francis were also passengers by the Makura for Vancouver and England. Mr and Mrs Le Clerc Latter sailed by the Rotorua on a visit to England. Miss Sybil Johnson, who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned to Mount Tories so. Mrs Jack Gillon, who has been spending the summer in Canterbury, lias returned to Wellington. Miss Nellie Reeves is the guest of Miss Helm-ore, Holmwcod road. Mrs Percy Elworthy has been in Christchurch on her way north to meet her husband, who is returning from England. Many old boys of Christ’s College will hear with regret of the death of Mr Thomas De K-.nzy C-ondell, who was a student of the college from 1860 to 1567, during that time Re was captain of the school, Rowley scholar, senior Some scholar, and also captain of the School Eleven, and lie was the first Old Loy to become a master, serving under three head masters—Messrs W. C. Harris C C. Corfe, and the Rev. F. A. Hare. BLE NHEIMj June 3. On Saturday afternoon there was a fair attendance at the Fairhall Golf Links.. Afternoon tea was provided by the ladies. Among those presest were Mesdames Churchward, Leech, Young, Rudd, Dillon, Moore, Maclaine, liursthouse, Boyes, Misses Fulton M‘Lachlan, Cocke, Clouston, Gale, Chapman (2), Messrs Fell, Boyes, Hursthouse, Parker, Mitchell, M Callum, O’Callaghan, Stocker, Ddlon, Leech, Rudd, Churchward, and Eas ther. On Saturday evening quite a number of members of the above Cabarat Club assembled at the Orange Hall, and dancing was enjoyed until midnight. The floor was m good order for dancing, and the returned soldiers supplied excellent music. Some of those present were Mrs Boag, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Nathan, Mrs Grace, Misses Rudd, M‘Rae, Warren, Townshend (Auckland), Williams, Robertson, Mowat, Farrell (Ashburton), Messrs Grace, Mead, Lester, Nathan, M'Callum, J. Corry, Mitchell, Drs Boag, and Adams. Mrs W. B. Stevenson (Upcot) left on Thursday for Wellington, where she will spend a short holiday. Mrs T. Scott Smith' is spending a few days in Nelson. Dr and Mrs Watson Hill were in Blenheim on Saturday. Dr Watson Hill has just returned from a trip to Scotland. .Miss Rolling (Wellington) is the guest of Mrs T. F. Helling, Maxwell road. Mr and Mrs Donald Wright who have bean the guests of Mrs J. Corry, have returned to Wellington. Miss Isabel Rutherford (Kekerangu) is visiting her aunt, Mrs H. Howard. Mr and Mrs J. M’Arthur (Invercargill)) are the guests of Mr and Mrs M’Arthur, Ngaionui. Mrs W. Trolove (The Shades) has been spending a few days in Blenheim on her journey back from Nelson. Miss Mary Bell (Flsixmere) has returned from a lengthy visit to England. Miss Tira Townshend (Auckland) is spending a holiday in Blenheim among old friends On Monday, at 7.30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church was the scene of a very fashionable and pretty wedding of much interest to Marlborough people, when the Rev. Father Henry married Miss Alison Corry (only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. J. Corry, of Blenheim) to Mr Archibald Cornelius, of Hertfordshire, England. During the service Mrs P. Hannan of Blenheim, sang “Ave Maria.” The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a gown of handsome white brocade with overdress of soft white georgette embroidered in silver wheat ears, the tram of which was lined with silver tissue, and at the very- end of this there was a horseshoe of orange blossoms. She wore an exquisite veil of Brussels net arranged with the usual orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet composed of cyclamen, fresias, and maidenhair ferns. She was attended by three bridesmaids, a train-bearer, and a flower-girl. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Clare Henry, of Wellington, who wore a robe of heliotrope and pink shot taffeta, and grey hat with heliotrope and pink ribbons, “and she carried a floral posy. Miss Dorothy Finch (Wellington), sister of the bridegroom, wore a pink charmeuse gown with pink hat with streamers, and carried a floral posy. Miss Kathlean Cornelius (niece of the bridegroom), tram-bearer, wore a pale blue frilled net frock over silk wilth a pale blue Early Victorian bonnet, and carried a floral posy. Miss Cara Evat-t (little flower-girl) wore pale blue velvet with white fur trimming. She wore a pale pink tulle veil, and carried with ! her a gold and blue horseshoe (the colours being Mr J. Carry's racing colours), which she presented to the bride as she left the church. Mr Jack Corry (brother of bride) acted as best man, and Mr G. Mitchell and Mr Anthony Corry, of Blenheim, were groomsman. Mrs Corry (mother of the bride) was frocked in salmon pink brocade, relieved with gold tissue hat trimmed with mauve and apricot tinted flowers; Mrs Finch (Wellington), mother of the bridegroom, wore gold charmeusp, black hat with ostrich feathers, and carried a purple po3y; Mrs Cornelius, black velvet, black hat with feathers; Mrs Henry (Wellington), black georgette gown, floral toque; Miss Finch sister of bridegroom), pale pink charmeuse; Miss Mary Farrell (Ashburton), turquoise blue satin, gold evening hat; Mrs Nathan, of Blenheim, black radium over charmeuse,

large black hat. After the wedding ceremony Mr and Mrs J. Corry entertained about 150 guests in St. Patrick’s Hall (opposite the church). The hall itself was gaily decorated with evergreens and pale pink streamers intermingled with coloured balloons. The guests were received as they entered the hall by Mr and Mrs Corry, and the happy young couple received their congratulations as they stood beneath a large bell composed of pale pink and white chrysanthemums. The guc-sts then became seated at the four long tables arranged down the centre of the hall, all being tastefully arranged with pink and white blooms and soft green foliage. The usual toasts were then honoured. Excellent music was supplied by the Returned Soldiers Orchestra, and dancing was resumed until an early hour the following morning. During the intervals of dancing Mr and Mrs Cornelius made their departure for Picton, en route for their bridal tour to Australia, r tie bride- s travelling dress was of grey morocain, and she were a grey tulle hat with silver and bird of Paradise.

GREYMOUTH, June 2. The Greymouth Orchestral Society held the first convert of the season in the Opera House on Tuesday evening. In spite of the very heavy downfall of rain between 7 and 8 o'clock the hall was comfortably filled. The orchestra was under the baton of Mr Clarence Mo-ss, who succeeds his father, Mr G. T. Mess, as conductor. Each item was thoroughly enjoyed and received hearty applause, especially a dainty piece called ‘‘Sahara Nights,” composed by Mr Eric Moss, which had to be repeated before the audience would be satisfied. Greymouth has every reason t-o be proud of its young composer, who has already made a name for himself in the musical world. The vocalists for the evening were Mr C. Hobbs (Christchurch), and Mr T. Clarke (G revmouth), who both acquitted themselves in their usual excellent style, receiving repeated encores. Mrs Hobbs and Miss Dorothy Brebner were the accompanistes for the evening. Among some of those present were Mr and Mrs G. T. Moss, Mrs Eric Moss, Mrs Clarence Moss, Mr and Mrs Reynolds, Miss Reynolds, Misn Beny, Miss Kit to-, Mrs P. Hambleton, Mrs II- Hambleton, Mrs W. Johnston, Miss Johnston, Mr and Mrs Smyths, Mr and Mrs C. M‘Queen, Mr and Mrs Tennent, Misses Tennent (2), Mr and Mrs Goss, Miss Dodson, Mr and Mrs I- alvey, Mr Mirfin, Miss Slieedv, Mis a-nd Miss Martin, Miss Thomas, Mr and Mrs Kitchingham, and many others. The annual meeting of the Mahuera Croquet Club was held at the club’s pavilion last Friday, when a large number of members attended. The report was received with great satisfaction by everyone present, and allowed the club to be in a very flourishing position. Great improvements have been undertaken, which makes the club’s property one of the most attractive spots in the town, and the committee deserve not only the thanks of the club, but of the whole of Greymouth for turning what was a few years ago an unsightly swamp into a beauty spot. Mrs Saywell was appointed secretary, and Mrs iShallc rasa treasurer. Mr and Mrs D. M’Kay left last- week for Auckland, en route to -Sydney. Mr M'Kay takes part in the bowling tournament in Sydney and Queensland. Mr and Mrs G. T. Mo-ss left on Thursday for Auckland, where t-hey join the rest of the bowling team for Sydney. Mrs J. Steer has returned from Nelson much improved in health. Miss Murdoch, who has received an appointment as teacher in the North Island, left by motor car for Christchurch on Monday. Mr W. A. Scott, M.A.. assistant master of the _ Technical High School, has resigned, having accepted a position at the Gisborne High School. Mr and Mrs Gus. Schae-f leave Wellington by the Moeraki for Sydney o-n Saturday. The nurses of the Greymouth Hospital entertained Matron Kitto at a pleasant afternoon tea party on the eve of her departure for Quamby, where she has received appointment as matron. Matron Kitto was the recipient of several presentations, and was deservedly popular. Dr Bruce Roy has been permanently appointed medical officer to the Runanga Medical Society. Mr and Mrs Gos-s, who have been visiting the coast, returned to Christchurch on Thursday. | June G. ! Last Thursday evening the Makura Croquet Club held their annual social in the Druids’ Hall. Owing to the very heavy rain the attendance was unfortunately not up to expectations. These socials have become very popular, and many were disappointed at not being able to be present. However, those brave enough to face the elements were fully compensated by thoroughly enjoying themselves with cards and dancing, which was conducted in the Upper Hall. A few of those present were Mesdames (Smith, Thomas, Shallcrass, Alison, Saywell, Coburn, Smytlie, Cribb. Schroeder, Tennent, Ross’ Fletcher, Misses Baxter, Wylde, Hannan (2), Kilgour, Broad, Alison, Cowan, Skoglundj etc., Messrs Shallcrass, Saywell, Smith, Alison. Smith, Macarthy, Angus, Mirfin, etc.

Several members of the Greymouth Golf Club journeyed to Hokitika on Monday to play a match with the Southern Club. The day was most- enjoyable, the weather.'being all that could be desired. Th e match resulted in a win for the Grey team by 15 games to 14. The Greymouth players were Mesdames Shallcrass, Seddon, Fletcher, Misses Kettle, Berry. Me Id rum, Coates! Wylde, Messrs Sime, Shallcrass, Meldrum, Wild, Kettle, Cairney, Reynolds, Fletcher, Smith, M'Kechnie, Revell, Seddon, Pratt. The weather for the King’s Birthday was ideal. Although the morning was rather unsettled looking, by 10 o’clock tile sun was shining gloriously, gladdening the hearts of the hundreds of children, who had assembled to do honour to the King and Empire. During the morning patriotic speeches were delivered at the Opera House, which waspacked to overflowing. In the afternoon a picture show was given for each child who took part ill the procession. Needless to say, there were very few of the school children who didn't. Mr A. H. Wrenn arrived from Christchurch last evening to relieve Mr Mel. Mir-

fin, accountant, Bank of New South Wales, who goes on a month's holiday. The engagement has been announced of Mr J. F. Wilson (Greymouth High School) to Miss A. L. Werren, Christchurch. An enjoyable Inglcside was held in the Odateliows Hall on Friday evening The evening’s entertainment was arranged by the bache.oi.s of the G.C.S., ard they must be Congratulated upon the success of their cffoits, omy one opinion being expressed that i* " a 3 mo3 '- successful evening ever held .iere. - Ik- arrangements were carried out by Messrs Patterson and N. M’Ailum. Songs were nicely rendered by Miss Jessie Davidson (Hokitika), and Miss Joan Passau; a recitation by Miss Dot Brebner who also p.ayed tor the dancing. Miss Aitken (HckiH-. J . as «istcd with the accompaniments Highland dances by the Misses Earrowman ant * B-ign, two little tots, were much enjoyed, the music for the dance being supplied by Piper Barrowman. Mr Oliver M Lean is the new chieftain of the secietv, an l Mr John Hambleton secretarv. lire football matches in Victoria Park and the Recreation Grounds attracted thousands Mr James Kerr, proprietor of the Petone Chronicle, is visiting his sisters, the Misses Kerr, Tin mu street. Mr and Mrs R. Johnslon, High street who hare been visiting Wairoa, Auckland,' and J-xunuJton returned after spending a very pleasant holiday. 1, f ox ’ ! ut : e Greymouth Hospital, lias leit for Christchurch.

, WELLINGTON, June 6. Art CnTl~ eUJO7a:>^ !e dance was given in the Gallery on Thursday evening by Dr d Irs , bmyth to celebrate the coming of n°r ot ,. th , eu ' son ’ Mr Edwin Smyth, who is a medical student at Otago University at, lhHds n ß,v^ me f 7! \ he location. Shaded f ‘ a s °ft glow to the room, and supper was set in the vestibule. The floor «us good, and not too crowded for dancinin comfort. An excellent orchestra provided Smvt?; Ll&IC • for , th , e lancing. Dr and Mrs bm.Uh received the guests, the hitter wearo a frock of black charmeuse with sequmned overdress. Among those who were present were Mrs Toomath, who was wearing laclaum lace over charmeue; Mrs Malfrey, black charmeuse; Miss Malfrey, cherry tafre.as, Mrs omyth, sen., black satin;' Mrs K.nnstn Smyth, mole charmeuse with luce ct erdress; Mrs Daly, silver grev lace over charmeuse ; Mrs J. A. B. Howe.'black charmeuse and lace; Mrs H. E. Hogarth Hill, Mack satin with gold tissue; Mrs R Scott' cherry charmeuse; Mrs Duggle, charmeuse diaped with lace ; Miss Baudinet, jade green Irock; Miss Solomon, pale pink silk with -equmned overdress; Miss Davies, jade green chaimeusa; also the Misses Howe (2), Hazel IValtoni M. MKillop, Dennis (2), H. Daly, Maya Wilson Griffiths (2), Holland, Halley, M-a oney Mrs Buch, Miss Toomath, Miss whl m3 ir M \ S r , ,: ' nd ’„ Mrs Barnett, Mrs Ren-™JkWMl'rwlajfro-y- Mr J ' A B- Howe, Mr r n l M - a . rd - aif *° several ’Varsity students from Victoria College and Dunedin. Mr Edwin Smyth is a keen tennis player of some note, and quite a number of wellknown tennis players were present, includAH’!' Tfaoy, Mr Len France, Mr VV. Goldie, Mr N. Wilson, Mr Waller Hoilings.

Ihe marriage took place in ,St. Thomas’s Church, Wellington South, of Miss Laura Rood, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Rood of Hatuma H.B to Mr Charles Barry, of The Rev. W. Fanoourt officiated lhe brides Irock was of brown velvet with wide georgette sleeves, and with it she wore a gold lace hat The bouquet was of golden brown chrysanthemums. Miss Evelvn rtco I attended her sister as bridesmaid, and wore a shot taffetas frock with silver trimmings ana a hat to match. Her bouquet was of vioiets and maidenhair fern. Mr Allan MPniulane, of Hawke’s Bay, was best man. Ihe bride travelled in a mole costume, witli iui-s and hat to match. Among those who were present were Mr Rood (of Hatuma), Mr and Mrs Herbert Baillie, Mrs and Miss Barry (of Auckland), Professor and Mrs Murphy, Miss Erica Baillie, Mrs A W Mouat Miss M‘Lean, Miss Hctherington! and Miss Iloulden (Rotorua). Among the passengers who left for Engo m b 7r the Bc>torlla were Mrs Macarthy Reid, Mrs V. Chambers, Miss and Master Chambers (Hawke's Bay), Mrs Falconer (Masterton), Mrs E. Buddie (Auckland), and the Misses Peacock (Auckland) Mrs F Dyer and Miss Lulu Dyer returned last week from a visit to Auckland. Hawke’s Lay, and Palmerston North. Mrs Simms (Kelburn) has returned from a vi.sit to the south. Miss Coates is leaving shortly for Auckland. i Hrs Mclntosh Ellis and her small daughter left Wellington on Monday with her husband, the Director of Forestry for Auckland en rout© for Canada. Mj 3 B. Gillies (Auckland) passed through w ellmgton last week on her way to Blenheim to stay with her sister, Mrs’ Howard. Mrs Hayward (Lower Hutt) is stayino- with Mrs C. F. Vallance, Masterton. Misses A. and M. Duncan (Featlierston) are spending a few days in Wellington Mr and Mrs J. S. Rankin have returned to Levin after a two months’ visit to Australia. Mrs and Miss Low (Oriental Bay) have returned from South Africa. AUCKLAND, June 6. In spite of the showery weather, there was a large attendance ai Ellerslie on Saturday, when the Auckland Racing Club opened its Great Northern Steeplechase meeting. Early in the day their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and Lady JelMcoe arrived, bringing a party from Government House. Lady Jellieoe was in a tailored suit of brewn, with widebrimmed plush hat of a like shade caught up at the back with an ostrich plume. The Hon. Lucy Jellieoe wore a navy friv-k trimmed with bands of moleskin, and small henna hat with moleskin pom-poms. The frock-ng on the lawns and the stands was mostlv concealed through the wearing of fur and other smart coats. Lady Nolan wore a navy duvetyn frock with embroidered side panels and small navy hat with silver quill; Mrs Vivian Riddiford (Wellington), brown marocain frock handsomely embroidered and

brown plush hat with plumes; Mrs W. Stead (Cambridge), mole-coloured suit trimmed with bands of fur, and smart hat in a like shade with feather mounts in brown and fawn; Mrs Ernest Bloomfield, brown suit and brown velour hat with mauve and purple flowers; Mrs G. M. Niccol, rust-coloured duvetyn frock and black velvet hat; Mrs Eric Riddiford (Wellington), brown duvetyn suit and smart brown hat; Mrs Holmden, grey crepe-de-ohine frock, black hat, and handsome sable wrap; Mrs George Bloomfield, navy cloth and black ch-armeuse coatfrock and navy velvet hat; Mrs R. Acton Adams, brown duvetyn suit and toque of the same shade with ostrich feather mount; Miss Binney, navy coat-frock and black hat with upstanding feather mount; Miss Phyllis Bloomfield, pretty grey frock and grey panne velvet toque with drooping ostrich plume; and Miss L’Bstrange Nolan, navy and white cheek suit and grey toque. Mr and Mrs R. Guinness (Wanganui) are 6taving at Arundel. Mr and Mrs R. Acton Adams (Dunedin) are in Auckland for the xaces, and are staying at Glenalvon. Mrs E. Stead and Miss Fulton (Christchurch) are staying at Cargen. Miss Eileen Culling (Remuera) gave a large bridge party on Wednesday afternoon of last week, when Miss Cecille Darner, whose marriage takes place this evening, was the guest of honour. Miss Culling’s pretty frock of primrose georgette was daintily embroidered. Miss Darner was in a coat-frcck of nigger brown, trimmed with Oriental embroidery, and nigger blown velvet hat. Among the players were Mrs Wake, Mrs Handyside, Mts Brander, Mrs Spedding, Miss Kuna Darner, Miss Muir Douglas, Miss Hope Egerton, Miss Robertson, the Misses Macfarlane (2), Miss Hopkins, and Miss St. John Smith. Iceland poppies were used for the tea-table decorations. Mrs Richard Hellaby (Remuera) gave an “At Home” last Sunday afternoon, when the pictures of both Mr and Mrs Sidney Hellaby were on view. The very fine collection of pictures, which are the work of Mr and Mrs Hellaby, were lately brought out by them from England, and many of them are of Royal Academy fame. They are to be exhibited later on at the Society of Arts Show, which is to take place next month. Among those present were Mr and Mrs H. Horton, Mr and Mrs G. Wilson, Mr and Mrs O F. Thomas, Dr and Mrs T. W. Devs, Mr and Mrs Cbilwill, Mr and Mrs A. Geddes, Dr and Mrs Parkes. and Mr and Mrs R. H. Abbott. Miss B. Cowlisliaw (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs George Bloomfield, The Pines, Epsom. The great comedian, Sir Harry Lauder, with Lady Lauder, is staying at the Grand Hotel. The booking for Sir Harry Lauder's short season at His Majesty’s Theatre is exceptionally heavy, as, of course, is only to bo expected.

tS" Descriptions of balls, &c., must be endorsed by either the Witness correspondent for the district or by the secretary of the baJi committee. The MS. of any correspondents who do not comply with this rule will be sent to the secretary for endorsement piior to appearing. WEDDING AT INVEBCABGILL. On May 30 a popular wedding was celebrated in St. Paul’s Church, Invercargill, when Mr A. Fraser, of Branxholm, was married to Miss Jean Nelson, of Wallacetown. The Rev. W. W. French performed the ceremony. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a smart fawn costume, richly braided, and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. The bridesmiid, Miss F. Nelson, sister of the bride, wore a graceful frock of jade green crepe satin embroidered on gold beads, and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums and maidenhair fern. Mr R. Fraser carried out the duties of best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the Federal Tea Rooms, after which the happy couple left for the north amid showers of confetti and good wishes from a host of friends. WEDDING AT NGAPARA. Oil Wednesday, the 30th ult.. a very pretty wedding was celebrated in the Ngapara Presbyterian Church. The contracting parties were David M‘Lean, fourth son of the late Mr James and Mrs M'Lesn, of Allday Bay, and Gwendoline Fincham, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Fincham, of Fleetwood, Ngapara. The bridesmaid was Miss Elsie Selina Church, of Christchurch, cousin of. the bride; and the best man was Mr Beekingsale, Herbert. The bride was ch armingly gowned in a yellow satin crepe de chine, and veil of lace with wreath of orange blossom and autumn-tinted leaves, the bridesmaid in a blue satin crepe de chine with veil to match. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion by th e Hockey Club, of which Miss Fincham had been a member. After the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. P. C. Rennie, of Herbert, the bridal party and friends journeyed to the home of the bride’s parents, where they were received by the bride’s parents, and congratulations to bride and bridegroom took place. A sumptuous breakfast was provided, of which all partook heartily. The several toasts were honoured and responded to. The guests enjoyed themselves to the full, where all around was perfect happiness. Later in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left by motor car for somewhere north amid showers of confetti and rice. The bride’s travelling gown was of grey, with hat to match; and the best wishes from the guests of health, happiness, and prosperity accompanied them.— Guest.