TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3662, 20 May 1924, Page 59

TABLE TALK.

Friday evening. Last Saturday morning Mrs Laidlaw gave a- most delightful children’s party at -the Tudor Hall, when all the little folk had a most thrilling time dancing in the hall. The table at which the children sat was very prettily arranged with flowers and a large snowball in tiie centre, out of which hung long streamers which went to each child’s place. At the end of the tea, the top of the snowball was lifted, and all the streamers pulled, the result being a dainty little token for each child. Tile children then danced with each other, producing a very pretty sight from a spectacular point of view. Saturday afternoon the Savoy seemed crowded with many different parties. A large juvenile one was given by Mrs O’Neill. All the girls and boys enjoying themselves to the utmost. Saturday evening saw the Cabaret well filled again, when the coloured lights and artistic decorations once more added to the picturesque dr,esses of the guests present. During last week-end the annual re-union of the Otago University AVomen’s Association took place, when some delightful meetings and social gatherings took place at Studholme House. The Ramblers’ Cluh at the Otago Girls’ High School gave a dance last week, the guest of honour being Miss Mac Lean, who leaves Dunedin -shortly for the north. Supper was much enjoyed, when the tables were prettily decorated with yellow and bronze chrysanthemums, this colour scheme being carried out throughout the hall. The Allen Hall was the scene of dancing once more on Saturday evening, when the prizes won m the inter-Varsity tournament at Wellington were presented. A large gathering of students and friends was present. On Wednesday evening Mrs Percy Halsted and Mrs Phillips gave a most enjoyable dance at the Strand Salon for their daughters. The dancing room was prettily decorated with coloured balloons, streamers and greenery, whilst the supper table was decorated with chrysanthemums and coloured balloons. Mrs Halsted and Mrs Phillips both received in the ballroom, and were dressed in smart black gow r ns composed of satin and lace (Mrs Halsted) and black eilk sequins (Mrs Phillips). Miss A. Halsted, soft pink crepe de chine; Miss Joan Halsted, pale yellow taffeta silk; Miss Nora Phillips, apricot taffeta; Miss Rose Phillips, white crepe d© chine. Some present were Misses Stronach, Fenwick, Batchelor, Throp, Acton-Adanis, Fitzgerald, Dunlop, de Beer, Crawshaw, Williams, Galbraith, Cotterill, Oram, Nelson, Nevill, R©ed, Carmalt-Jon-es, Vipan, Messrs Batchelor, Riley, Solomon, Bra-sch, Ramsden, Barr, Blomfield, Fitchett, Dunlop, Hacass-ey, Haggitt-, Sidey, Begg, etc. Oil Thursday afternoon the committee of the Otago Women’s Club held an afternoon tea ill honour of the member,s of the Club recently elected. A very pleasant time was spent talking and showing the new members the many things and rooms of interest in connection with the club. On Tuesday evening Mrs Scherek entertained friends at bridge at her residence. High street. It was given in honour, of (Mrs Falla, of Wellington, who is at present on a visit t-o Dunedin. Guests present were Mesdames Stock, Moore, Finch, Sise, Fenwick, MacDonald, etc. On Wednesday evening Mrs Stock gave a small bridge party in honour of Mrs Falla, at her residence, Mornington. Present wen© Mesdames Black, Rattray, Cook, Edmond, Fox, AVMaster. On Thursday evening Mrs M‘Kibbin entertained friends at bride© at her residence, St. Clair. Present were Mesdames Marshall MacDonald, Oldham, M’Master, Hilton, Cook, Moors, Ckeeseman. Mis Hay (Christchurch) is at present on a visit to Dunedin, and is staying at Wain's Hotel. Mrs Hendrie (Tapanui) is at present on a visit to Dunedin, and is staying at Wain’s Hotel. Miss Kathleen Ulrich, who has been visiting friends in Timarn, returned on Tuesday. Mrs Fox (Cromivell) s staying with Mrs Charles Rattray, Anderson’s Bay. Mrs Brian Haggitt returned to Invercargill on Tuesday, accompanied by her niece, Miss Marjorie Macandrew. Dr and Mrs Douglas (Oamaru) are staying in Dunedin at the City Hotel. Miss Paterson is at present visiting friends in Wellington. Miss K. Oswm left on Thursday to take up her residence in Napier. Judge and Mrs Reed (Auckland) are visiting Dunedin and are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mr and Mrs H. L. Tapley left at the end of the week f-or Auckland, to be there for the Fleet Week festivities. Mies Bowler passed through Dunedin oil her way to Fiji. Miss Hyde has returned to Cromwell I he present at the marriage of her brother t-o Miss Elizabeth Smith (Tarras). The Misses Napier, who have been the guests of Mrs James Herbert, Anderson’s Bay, returned to Waimate on Monday. INVERCARGILL, May 17. Miss Macandrew (Dunedin) is the guest of Mis B. Haggitt, North End.

Misses Storey (Venlaw) were in town for a few days last week. Mrs H. Macdonald (Gala street) and her daughter have returned home after a long ‘ holida} 1 . Mrs C. Miles (Dunedin), who has been staying with Mrs Fcsbery Handyside, left for her home last week. Mrs L. Webb (Gladstone) gave a very enjoyable bridge evening for a few of her friends last week. A very successful gold ball was given in the ictoria Hall on Thursday evening. The Hall was beautifully decorated with, paper streamers hung in festoons from one end of the Hall to the ot her. The coloured lights and balloons intermingling with paper being pretty. The jazz orchestra made a splendid finish to the ' dancing. Some present were Mesdames R. J. Gilmour, A. B. Haggitt, R. Crawford, G. Crawford Allen (Wellington), Hall-Jones, A. Le Hoyles, J. T. Hazlett, M’Gregor (Mount Linton), J. T. v • Mitchell, A. Macalister, H Macalister, R. B. Caws, B. Hewat, I. Carr, A. Macdonald, Dunham, H. A. Macdonald, A. Jones, J. B. Reid, Andrews, Gordon (Riverton), Lastian, G. F. Ferguson, Longuet, Misses 'Oughton, T. Watson, Haggitt, M’Andrew, Brooks mith, Anderson, \Y. Macplierson, Stout, N. Strettell, Wylie, M. Pearce, Livingstone (South Australia), APGregor, -Ccrndstcn, Gardner (Clifton), Gordon (Riverton), Royds, M’Phail, Storey (2), Muir, Messrs Plain, A. B. Haggitt, Ivo Carr, il’Gregor, Dundas, Otway, Hall-Jones, Broughton, M’Donald, Macalister (2), A. Jones, R. B. Tennent, J. G. Macdonald, Crawford (2), J. B. Reid, Longuet, Wilson, Abercrombie, and others. The engagement is announced of Miss Maisie APGregor (Mount Linton) to Dr Alan Tennent (Nightcaps), youngest son of Mr and Mrs R. C. Tennent, Napier. Miss Amy Lowe left on Tuesday for Auckland. She has been visiting friends in Invercargill. Mrs Bush gave a bridge evening for Miss Hall-Jones (Wellington). Some there were Mesdames Huil-Jones, R. Crawford, Gilmour, Watson, Carr, Misses Tucker, Fynes-Clinton, l’earee, M’Caw. Mr V. A. Ott gave a dance in Ashley’s Hail on Monday evening in honour of nis son Murray coming of age. Some present were Mesdames A. B. Jones, W. S. Todd, Misses Ott, Dobie, Todd, Hazlett, Macdonald, M’tjueen, Brooksmith, M’Pherson, Logan, Holloway, Messrs Howells, M’Gregor, Prain, Gilmour, Iloneywood, Preston, Martin, M'Phail, Bews, Hanan, Broad, and others. Mrs and Afiss Haggitt returned home Tuesday from their stay in Dunedin. OAMARU, May 14. Mrs Ronaldson has returned to Christchurch, after spending several weeks with the Misses Banks. Several parties have been given in honour of Mrs Jordon, who has left for Riverton. The hostesses being Mrs Rolls, Mrs Darling”, Mrs Irvine, and Mrs J. Scott. Mrs M’Pherson (Dunedin) is the guest of Dr and Mrs S-mith-Morton. Mrs Douglas (Reed street) is spending a few days in the country. Miss Hertslet (Waimate) is visiting Dr and Mrs Orbcll. Miss Sutton has returned from Waitangi station. Miss P. Gifford is staying for a few days with Mr and Mrs S. Reid. Miss J. Russell gave a most enjoyable afternoon tea at the Balfour one day during the week. Some present were Misses Russell, Mitchell, Darling (2), Reid (2), Cuthbertson, Hewat, Davis, Jones, Rowe, Swindley, Lane, Nichols, Sumpter, Nixon. Miss Gifford (Christchurch) is the guest of Mrs Fled Jones. Mr and Mrs Jordon left for Invercargill on Friday morning. There was a large attendance at the Opera House on Friday night to greet “Sally.” Some present were Dr and Mrs Fitzgerald, Mrs Dunlop, Mrs Darling, Dr and Mrs S. Morton, Mrs M’Plierson, Mr and Mrs Fred Jones, Mrs Sutton, Miss Lane, Miss Hertslet, Mrs Orbell, Mr and Mrs Max Douglas, Major and Mrs Orbell, Mr and Mrs Holmes, Miss Gilchrist, Dr and Mrs Scott, Mrs and Miss Nicclls, Mrs and Miss Nichols (Kureliika), Airs and Mies Mitchell, Mr and Mis Reid, Mr and Airs Hjorring, Alias Gifford, Mrs M’Cuiioch, Air and Airs S. Reid, Air and Airs Russell, Mrs and Aliss Nichols, Mies Cuthbertson, Air and Mrs Humphries, Mr and Mrs Hewat, Airs Scott, Mr and Airs Irvine, Air and Airs Wright, Airs Rowe, Airs AlUnes, Mr and Airs Pochin, Mrs Kemp, Aliss Borton. The Oamaru Jockey Club held their winter meeting at the Oamaru lacecotirse on h rid ay and Saturday, in beautiful weather. Sono present Mrs and Aliss Reid (Burnside), Mr and Airs A. Nichols (Alaheno), Alia Preston, Dr and Airs Fitzgerald, Air and Mrs Alax Douglas, Mr and Mrs W. P. Reid, Aliss Reid, Dr and Airs Scott, Airs Allan Orbell (Waikouaili), Air and Mrs Sanders (Waitaki), Alajor and Alls Orbell, Dr and Mrs Sniit-h-Alorton, Mrs and Miss Sutton, Alra AfPherson, Mrs Buchanan, Air and Mrs H. Preston, Mrs and Alisses Darling, Miss Alurdoch, Alias Christie, Miss Hertslet, JJ r and Airs Orbell, ALra and Aliss Nichols (Kiuehika), Mr and Mrs Russel), Miss Russell, Aliss Lane, Mrs and Miss C. Nichols, Mr Haines (Christchurch), Mr and Airs Armstrong. TIMARU, Alay 16. Aliss White, “Grasmere,” left yesterday on a visit to her sister, Mrs J. A. Fraser, “Ranui,” Hastings. Airs Walter Raymond (Park Lane) is in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Henry Harper, “Kenmore,” are down at “Grassy Hills,” AA’aitaki. Aliss Rachel Elworthy has returned from a short visit to Mrs Redmond Nelli, “Baiossa.” Aliss Shand, “Cr-aighead School,” is spending the holidays in Dunedin. Misses F. and E. Shand are in Wellington. Mrs John Alocdy and family, Te Weka street, aro up at Peel Forest for the term holidays. Alia W. D. Walton and -family, “Park Lane,” are at “Te Kiteroa,” AA’aim-ate. Aliss Ulrich, who was w r ith Airs F. F. A. Ulrich, and Airs R. L. Or,bell (Timaru) has returned to Dunedin. Mrs H. D. Acland and her daughters (Christchurch) are staying at Peel Forest. Aliss Tiora Alead-ows, who was the guest of Mrs AAL E. Alills, “Scotston,” St Andrews, Las returned to Wellington. Aliss C. AValton, Russell square, is back from a visit to the north. Airs Al. Lcwin (Christchurch) is at Stuchbury House. Airs Fowler (Ceylon) is the guest of Mrs F. F. A. Ulrich Elizabeth street. Mrs 11. Graham, Wai-iti road, is at present in the North Island. Air and Airs James Grant, Grey’s Hills, motored to Pembroke yesterday, accompanied by Airs John Guthrie (Christchurch) and Airs William Hay (Timaru). The engagement is announced of Air L. N. Kernpthorne (St. Andrews) to Miss Marie Buckhnrst, of Christchurch. Mr and Airs Norman Orbell (Christchurch) have bought Mr AA’. D. Campbell's house in

Selwyn street, and intend to reside in Timaru. Mrs H. G. Ferrier (Ashburton) is spending a fortnight with Mrs R. H. Harris, Highfield. Mrs George Murray and Miss Molly Murray, Br.aemar Station, are at the Hydro Grand. Miss Ngaire Buxton left on Monday for Dunedin, after a few days with Mrs D. Taylor, Craighead street. Miss Butler (England) and Miss Amy Reeves (Christchurch) are the guests of Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Holme Station. Mr and Mrs Hunter-Weston and Miss Peggy Hunter-Weston, “Highthorne,” left last week for Vancouver. Mr and Mrs H. Hay, Sealy street, have returned from a motor tnip to Nelson. Miss Margaret Anderson, who is with Mrs J. F. Newman, will go back to Christchurch to-morrow. CHRISTCHURCH. May 16. Mr and Mrs J. F. Poulton (Shirley) left by the Niagara for San Francisco. Miss Frances Fish (Geraldine) is staying with her aunt, Mrs George Hanmer, at Tilford. Miss Shona Rhodes, who was the guest of Lady Rhodes, Wellington, for the Fleet Week festivities, has returned to Christchurch. Miss Dorothy Diamond is visiting Mrs Hume at Mariinborough. Mrs Heathcote Gray has sold her house in Fendalton, and is going to live with her son in North Canterbury. Miss Alison Jennings is the guest of Mrs George Aitken, Fendalton. Miss Noni Beckett is the guest of Mrs F. Goldingliam, Palmerston North. Mrs Jim Williams has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Mis 3 Georgie Cotterill is visiting friends : n South Canterbury. Miss Militon (Orari) is leaving for England by the Arawa at the end of May. Miss Gwitha Shand is leaving by the Niagara this week, en route for Paris, where she will take part in the Olympian Games. Miss Jellett is the guest of Mrs Roger Gould, Rotherham. Mr and Mrs Simon Mackenzie, Mies May Mackenzie, and Mr lan Mackenzie (Rainciiffe) have been visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Norman Orbell have sold their home in Heaton street, and are going to live in Timaru. Alisa Amy Reeves is visiting friends in Timaru. Miss Butler (England), who was (ho guest of Miss Julius, is visiting Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Timaru.

The Misses Sanders are staying at Sumner. Mrs Cecil Ollivier has taken her children to the Selwyn River for holidays. Mrs Cordner and her little daughters are visiting Mrs C. E. Thomas, of Timaru. Miss Nellie Reeves is staying at Ilororata. Mis Fowler and her children are spending holidays at Timaru. Mrs B. B. Wood is visiting Auckland. i Captain and Mrs Colonna are leaving shortly on a visit to England. Mrs B. C. Haggitt (Dunedin) has been visiting Christchurch. Mrs Wilfred Howell (Timaru) is the guest of Mrs C. H. Moreland, Naeeby street. Mrs R. A. Chaffey, “Keinton Combe,” has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Dr Elizabeth Gunn (Wanganui) is visiting her mother, Mrs W. Gunn, Aikman’s road. Miss Mona Coath (Waimate) is the guest of Mrs Gordon Denniston. Miss Hilda Alulvaney-Gray is visiting friends at Waipukerau, Hawke’s Bav. An interesting exhibition of sketches was held on Saturday evening by members of the of Art Sketching Club, when Mr Richard Wallwork gave a criticism of nearly eighty exhibits. Miss M. O. Stoddard, President of the Club, expressed pleasure at tiie number 3ud enlliiisiasm of its member.®. for the competitive subject" Serenity,” was won by Mrs Claude Sawtell’ Mrs Henry Cotterill entertained friends at a email and enjoyable dance during the week, at her home on Cashmere Hills’ St. Margaret’s College Old Girls’ Association held their third annual dance in Dixieland on Monday evening. The members" of the committee responsible for the arrari"ements, Misses M. Wallace, I>. Jaggar, Al. Ross, M. Crashaw, W. Rosendale N. Monish, R. Atkinson, N. Nutt, and L Sanders (lion, secretary), fully maintained the Association's excellent reputation for cordial hospitality and excellent arrangeMrs Maclaverty (New Brighton) gave an enjoyable children’s party on Friday afternoon ; to which also a number of grown-up friends was invited. Among recent visitors at Victoria House, Geraldine, were Mr and Mrs Wagslaff, Miami Mrs Mirams. Mr and Mrs Porter, Miss Murdock, Miss Hutcheson, Misses Rutherford, Mr Wiggans, Mr Simphereon, Mr and Mrs Webster. BLENHEIM, May 13. The autumn meeting of the Marlborough Racing Club was opened at the Waterlea Racecourse on Friday, extending over Saturday under ideal weather conditions. Salur day being the half-holiday, the. attendance

was unusually large. Some of these 1 noticed on the la.vns were: Mrs Veld, mown costume, black hat; Mrs C. To scitemakt-r (Avonoaie), g.ey costume, black hat; M.s L. Gtrayior (M..raii>and3), aim.ad green rootooa.n, green Hat; Mrs \ avaso.tr vbgb.ooK--), ,i..\y crepe de clxer.e lobe ana xu.s; Mrs Murchison, navy bine coa. frock, unite l'.irs, navy mue loque; .'iis oieteoson (Upcuij, lawn costume, nigger brown hat \vn.i henna, square, furs; Mrs G. bte.cr.son (C-imsichurcii), fawn cosurme, black liat ; Mrs K. M'Caliurn, br.-uvn costume, brown hat; Airs Andrew (Birch li: it), to.own costume, brown velour hat; Mrs Baliour (Vernon), jside green costume, b.ack ve.our; airs E. Moore (Kekerangu), brown frock, b ack velvet fiat.; Mrs Wooes, ravin costume; Mrs Good (Kekerangu), b. own gaberdine costume, velvet toque; Mrs Frtscr-T ytrer, apricotcoloured costume, black velvet toque; Mrs Fell, navy blue coat frock with Oriental trimmings, white velvet toque; Mrs Ligntfoot, brown costume, henna hat; Mrs G. Watts (Lausdowne), eau de nil gown embroidered in go id, black hat; Mrs Stocker, flecked costume, henna hat ; Mrs G. Ruacl, henna costume, turn velour hat; Mrs F. Reid, jazz morocain frock v.oth lur trimmings, hat to match; Mrs C. Mils, Inown us.ume, brown hat; Airs Duncan, yellow costume, brown hut; Airs Churchward, navy blue costume with fur trimmings, white velour hat; Mrs C. Rutherford (Craiglcchcrt), grey fleckea costume, white toque; M-.r Broudhurst L.n (New Plymouth), navy biue costume, black hat; Airs Bennett, bivown gaberdine costume, black hat with feathers; Mrs Harvey, brown costume, brown hat ; Airs Cony, grey knitted costume, black velvet hat; Airs Rolling, favn-co.oured gaberdine gown, fawn hat; Mrs Bull, flecked costume, fawn hat; Airs 0 Donoghue, brown braided costume, cinnamon hat; Mi3S P. Murray, navy blue coat frock, hat with cerise; Miss M. Cooke (Chirstchurch), navy blue coat frock, black hat; Miss G. Coulter (Timaru), navy blue coat frock relieved with red; Miss I. Horton, flecked costume, velour hat; Afiss Neville, blue knitted costume, black hat; Aliss A. Neville, gr.een costume, henna hat; Aliss L. Burden, green knitted costume, black hat; Aliss Bristow (Wellington), black coat fronts with red stripe ; black and red toque; Miss Berryman ;Aeison), brown striped costume, brown hat; Aliss B. Vavasour, cinnamon brown gown, cinnamon hat with feathers; Aliss Toup-Nacolas (Ward), fawn costume, fawn hat; Aliss Lctvus, navy blue costume, black hat; Miss V. Farmar, navy blue costume, velour hat; Aliss Woods, grey costume, grey hat; Miss Griffiths, grey costume, white velour hat; Afiss J. Bell, navyblue costume, black hat; Miss p. Bennett, saxe blue costume, fawn hat; Aliss P. Mills, navy blue costume, cerise hat; Afiss E. Al'Kae, brown costume, brown hat. The Blenheim Cabaret Club opened their series of dances on Saturday evening in the Orange Hall, when there was a good attendance of members and their friends. The Returned Soldiers supplied excellent mu3ic, and dancing was enjoyed until the early hours of morning. Some of those there were: Mrs Whiting, black georgette, with steel bead trimming; Airs F. Reid, shell pink taffeta; Airs Golding (Wellington), blue charmeuse; Airs Boag, pale mauve lace over silk; Airs Robertson, pale green brocaded velvet trimmed with georgette; Mrs Al'Callum, flame-coloured charmeuse; Aliss L. Burden, white lace over silk; Miss Bristow (Wellington), floral taffeta; Miss Berryman (Nelson), pink charmeuse; Miss G. Goulter, pale pink silk with pearl trimmings; Aliss M. A’eville, petunia velvet; Aliss Y. Murphy, grey radium lace over green; Aliss L. Murphy, blue taffeta; Aliss P. Murray (Wharanui), cream lace frock; Aliss M. Murray (Hillersden), black velvet; .Aliss Checkley, pale blue radium lace over siik; Aliss Knell (Pict-on), black velvet; Aliss ToupNicolas, blue crepe de chene; Miss M. Dodson, pale biue; Aliss E. M’Rae, black lace over silk; Aliss Philps, pink georgette; Miss M. Horton, blue taffeta; Miss C. Williams, cherry-coloured georgette; Aliss G. Griffiths, rose pink -georgette handsomely beaded. Alessrs Alitehell, Murphy, M’Callum (3), Griffiths, F. Reid, Berryman, 11. Palmer, Barnard, Golding, Bush (Awatere), Whiting, Easther, Robertson, Dr Boag, etc. Alis 3 Bristow (Wellington) is visiting Airs F. F. Reid in Aiaxwell road. Mrs M. Wiffen is the guest of Airs C. M'Lauclilan in Old Renwick road. Airs G. Stevenson (Christchurch) is visiting Mrs AY. B. Stevenson at “Upcot.” Airs and Miss Berryman (Nelson) are staying at- the Club Hotel. Aliss M. Cooke (Christchurch) is visiting Airs C. F. Murray at "Wharanui.” GREIYAIOUTH, Alay 15. Airs Hannon-Wilson and daughter, who have been visiting Captain Colclough, Airs Hannon-Wilson’s brother, returned by Tuesday’s express to Invercargill. Mrs E. R. Shoriand is visiting Christchurch . Miss J. Kennedy left on Tuesday for Wellington . Mr IT. F. Doogan left for Wellington this morning. His son Francis is very seriously ill in Wellington. Mesdames J. Cunliffe, H. Edwards, and S. Eddy (Wellington) are at present the guests of their mother, Mrs Wm. Cunliffe. It was with deep regret we heard of the death of their sister, Airs Rubi Stevenson, which took place lust Saturday. To her sorrowing relatives we tender our heartfelt sympathy. Mr and Airs A. J. Williams, of Darfield, are visiting Airs W. Robertson at Runanga. Mr J. T. Williams, principal of Symons and Co., left by Tuesday’s express en route to England. He was f'arewelled bv a large number of friends at the railway station. The annual meeting of the Alakura Croquet Club was held in the pavilion yesterday afternoon, a large attendance of "members being present. The following officers were elected for the ensuing season:—Captain, All's Allan Smith; -deputy captain, Airs D.Tennent; hon. secretary, Airs T. R. Say well; hon. treasurer, Mrs F. V 7. Shallcrass; committee —Mesdames M’Kav, Allison, Simmons, and Fogarty. WELLINGTON, Alay If. One of the recent festive gatherings that has been held in the Town Hal! was the annual Capping Ball of Victoria University College. The big chamber still retained the decorations that had been seen at thi Citizens’ Ball in honour of the visiting warships, and it looked particularly cheerful and decorative. The pink canopy, light end anylooking, the yellow scalloped drapery inset with naval medallions, that screened the front of the gallery, the large golden-yellow shades over the tiled rollers from which were suspended fringes of golden leaves, nr,,y a charming setting for the many pretty young girls who were present. Supper was served in the concert chamber, where chrysanthemums and autumn leaves decorated the tables. The wives of the professors were the chaperones for the occasion. Among those who were present were The Mayoress (Airs R. A. Wright), who was wearing black georgette; the Mayor; Airs Robertson in black morocain and flowered bandeau on her head; Mi s T. Hunter, black velvet; Mrs Riankine Brown, black satin and lace; Airs F. Wilson, mauve taffetas; Mrs Murphy, blue taffetas; Airs Florence, beige morocain draped with lace of the same shade; Miss Wood, black

satin with beaded overdress; Airs Hor.rox, black morocain with jet embroideries; Airs Sonimerville, black morocain; Aliss M Gregor, black and green charmeuse ; Miss England, black -beaded channelise; Al.s Staunton, lemon panne velvet; Aliss Fox, blue s.lk drape! with cream net; Mss Salmon, red yen et; Aliss Pigou, blue silk inlet with lace insertion; Miss Herrick, lemon trilled; Miss Crawford, black and gold lace ; A 1 ss Ain do ley, black taffeta; Airs F. Dawn, green charmeuse ; Miss Olson, heliotrope crepe de chine; Aliss J. Hunter, red crepe de chine; Alias Savage, jade green; Aliss Godfrey, b ack touched with red; Miss Grey, white crepe da chine; Miss Bay, black taffeta; Alias Moncrieff, wh.te and gold; Al ss Campbell, deep blue touched with red; Aliss Phyllis Bates, black and gold brocade; Al'ss Al’Kae, blue and silver; Alias Ale’calfe, blue and gold; also Professors Murphy, Hunter, Rankine Brown, F. Wilson, Robertson, Florence, Sotnmerviile, Mr Neal, Mr F. Dawn, Dr Stout, Air Alalfrey, Air Tracey, Mr Richardson (lion, sec.), and many moie. At the annual matting of Charley’s unt C üb, one of our most popular social inst-tu-tions, the officers elected for the coining year were: Air Albert Russell, president; Mesdames Meynard, E. Myers, N. Aitken, F. Marshall, A. F. Baudmet, Albert Russell, Aliss Hardinge Maltbv Messrs Ma nus. W. H. Stack, M. A. Carr, Cuboid Bell, J. F. Carr, Marcus Marks, P. li. Phipson, vicepresidents; Mesdames C. Robertson, J. M. Tucker, T. Tracey, Misses 11. Solomon, L, Ashworth, F. Sneli, C. Durrand, V. Brodie, Alessrs Barton Ginger, K. A. Oswin, E. R. Alyers, R. K. Lyon, Austin Blcieltie, Wilson, J. Marshall, S. Solomon, committee; musical director, Mr H. Cummins. Mrs lan Duncan and Aliss Duncan returned this week from a visit to England. Dr and Mrs Uttley (Wairarapa) are visiting Wellington. and Airs P. T. Jamieson (Palmerston North) leave this week for a visit to Australia. Dr Mary E. Roeke, of Sydney, who has been visiting the United States, was a through passenger by the s.s. Alaunganui, en route for Australia. . Mrs T. E. Taylor returned to Christchurch this week. Dr and Mrs Wilson have returned to Wellington from a visit to the South. Lady Bell returned to Wellington on Monday from a visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs F. J. Nathan returned to Palmerston North on Monday from Wellington. Miss M. Ilaliiday (Christchurch) passed through Wellington on Monday, en route for Auckland. Air and Airs Kellow (Feilding) have been visiting Wellington. Miss C-ieo Fernandos returned to Wellington from a visit to Sydney on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs G. H. P. Davidson (Kelburn) and Alias Standidge (Hawke's Bay) left uy the Maunganui this week for a visit to Sydney. The wedding took place very quietly on May 7 of Miss Elodie Beatrix Marmont, youngest daughter of Airs Marmont, of Dufferin street, Wellington, and of the late Mr J. W. Alarmont, of Gloucestershire, England, to Paymaster Sub-lieutenant Jasper Parrett, R.iN., of H.AI.S. Hood, Special Service Squadron, eldest son of Engineer-Captain J. W. Parrett, R.N., and Airs Parrett, of Berkhamstcad, England. Airs Parrett has rejoined her husband in Auckland while awaiting the Squadron’s departure from the Northern port. HAWKE’S BAY, May 16. On Saturday night the Napier Cabaret was as popular and enjoyable as usual. Several private parties attended. Mrs V. Hoadley wore tangerine georgette frock; Airs Clissold, dainty pink georgette frock; Mrs J. St. J. Hindmarsh, handsome black frock; Mrs Herrick, black lace frock; Airs Wright, beaded frock in cameo pink georgette; Aliss Newbegin, handsome lace and charmeuse frock; Aliss Nairn, dainty cream georgette frock. Others present were: Misses Nelson, Fannin (Hastings), H. Bernau, Henley, E. Morgan, R. Caro, Woodward (Hastings), Kelly, T. Fryer (Hastings), N. Swan. The wedding of Aliss Alma Rose, eldest daughter of Mr and Airs J. R. Fahey, of Napier, to Mr Peter Frederick, eldest son of Air and Mrs P. Gaines, of Christchurch, took place at St. Patrick's Church, Napier. Aliases Doris and Mvra Fahey were bridesmaids, and Alessrs E. O. Davies and i>. Rhodes _aeted as best man and groomsman respectively. Mrs H. lan Simson, accompanied by Miss Bonnie Simson, left Hastings tim week on a visit to England. Before leaving Airs Simson was the guest at several farewell parties, the hostesses being Airs J. A. Miller, Airs Newbegin, Airs J. Harris, and members of the committee of the Hastings Community Club. Aliss A. Evans, of Hastings, is spending a few days in Wellington. Mr and Airs Lionel G. Clare, of Gisborne, have been staying in Napier at the Alasonic Hotel. The engagement is announced of Aliss Phyllis Hindmarsh, youngest daughter of Mrs Hindmarsh, Napier, to Air Eitzroy Lloyd, of Melbourne, eldest son of Air and Airs Gordon Lloyd, of Dannevirke. Another engagement is that of Aliss Louie Jordan, second daughter of Mr and Airs J. Jordan, Napier terrace, Napier, to Mr W. E. Bate, L.L.M., eldest son of Mr and Airs P. Bate, Breakwater road, Napier. Air Bate is now in practice at Taumarunui. Mrs Guy Livingstone, of Takapau, is staying at the Masonic Hotel, Napier. Miss Hunter, of Porangahau, was in Napier during the week. Airs Davis Canning, of Oakbourne, Waipukerau, is visiting Napier. Mr and Mrs W. C. Ensor,, of Waiwhare, have been recent visitors to Napier. Air and Mrs N. Benge leave next week for Te Kuiti. Air and Mrs Howell, of Wairoa, are visitors to Napier. Airs Kebbel (’Waipukerau), is the guest of her sister, Airs 11. Von Dadelszen. Air and Mrs Ford North were visitors to Wellington. Airs Bromley Hill is visiting Aliasterton. Alias Straehan has returned from Wellington. Airs Shand has returned to Hastings from the South Island, where she has been renewing old acquaintance. Air and Airs J. D. Ormond and family, of Wallingford are at present in Napier, staying at the Masonic Hotel. Mr and Mrs C. N. B. Williams, from Atua Station, Otane, are on a visit to Napier. Miss Webster is on a visit to Wellington. AUCKLAND, Alay 10. There were thousands of watchers on the various vantage points of hill and harbour headland on Saturday morning to view the arrival of the Special Service Squadron, in spite of the mist and rain which hung around. Seaplanes were flying overhead, and numerous launches and other small craft were in waiting near the North Head to welcome the Squadron. About nine o’clock the misty rain gave place to sunshine, and a rainbow, full of colour, decorated the city from Herne Bay to Hobson Bay, making the scene most impressive. The civic reception to Vice-Admiral Ficid and Rear-Admiral Brand, and the officers and

men of the Squadron, took place the sun*' niormng, and th? down Hal: was fi.lej to overflov/ing long before the appointed time. Fine weather is now tilling, and balls and other entertainmen s in the shape of football, hunting, tennis, and golf, are on the tapis. A farewell tea party was given to Mi 3 13 1 ai]c last week at Cargen, by the Auckland Lyceum Club, and a presentation in the iorm of an engraved brass vase and tray v. as made bv a nu nber of friends. Bridge tunics were arranged in the lounge, and tlu tea table was gay with chrysanthemums. iuls L./ik is shortly returning to Wanganui, and Cargen is iri the future io be conducted i’-o a public hotel. . Commodore and Mrs B?al, of H.M.S. Chath,a]ll» are living at Cargen. Miss Barbara liar!gill, of Dannev-rke, .s staying with Mrs J. Anthony Carr, Sea-view road, Remuera. Mr and Mrs G. A. M'ilillan, who have been on a motor tour, have returned to Aucklaxnd and are staying at Ca gen. Ihe marriage of Mss Piivllis Alexander, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallace Alexander, Reniueru, to Mr Trevor Blocmfield, only son of Mr J. L. R. Bloomfield and the late M.a Bloomfield, took place ast Thursday evening at St. Mary's pioCathedral, Parnell. The church was decorated with flowers and greenery, and tfie ceremony was performed by Canon Percival Janies. The bride wore a gown of ivory satin beaute, softly draped and finished at the shoulders and hips with pearl ornaments. The long train was lin:d with ruched georgette, and the bridal veil of rose point was fastened to the hair with a wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid, Miss Jocelyn Bloomfield, wore a frock of shot green and silver tissue with, a wreath of flowers and silver leaves in her hair, and her bouquet was of white and pale pink flowers. Tuttle Phyllis Dumbleton acted as train-bearer, and her frock of cream georgette was frilled with lace, and a wreath of silver leaves tied with green ribbon was in her hair. Mr G. Tole was best man. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs Alexander gave a reception at Cargen, where the large dining-room was arranged as a lounge at one end, and as a supper--100111 at the other. A string band supplied the music. Mrs Alexander wore a rroo: of black lace over ivory satin, and black velvet tricorne hat with white ospreys. Mrs Dumbleton (si3ter of the bride) wore tangerine panne caught at tue Urn with a diamante clasp, and a brown cloche hat with chou of ostrich feathers in brown and tangerine; Mrs Or. R. Bloomfield, salmonpink georgette; Mrs E. R. Bloomfield, black morocain with corsage of black and cream georgette; Miss Margot Bloomfield, old-rose brocade and georgette frock trimmed with fur; Mrs E. Horton, black morocain embossed in gold; Miss Audrey Horton, kingfisher blue morocain; Miss Tole, black tulle frock caught at the waist with pink roses; Mrs Percival James, ciel-blue morocain embroidered in silver and touches of paie pink; Mrs Levallin Puxley (Timaru), grey embossed morocain, and Airs Leatham, mauve shot taffeta trimmed with bands of fur. When the bride went away she were a frock of Paisley-patterned chiffon velvet in shades of blue and blown, and a smart toque of saxe blue velvet. Another marriage that has been solemnised during the past week has been that of Mias Dorothy Coldicut (the only daughter of Mr G. Coldicut, of Grafton road, and the late Mrs Coldicut) to Mr Janies Cumming (second son of Mr and Mrs James Cumming, of Dunedin). The ceremony was performed by the Rev Lionel Had:, at St, Andrew's Church, Epsom. The bride's wedding-gown was cf ivory morocain, draped on one side with orange blossoms, the train was lined with shell-pink georgette, and the lace veil was fastened to the hair with a circlet of orange blossoms. Miss Dorothy Hall, Hamilton, was tile only bridesmaid, and her prettily flounced frock of sliell-pink morocain was worn with a pink tulle head dress finished with a coronet of silver leaves. Mr Munn was best man. A reception was held afterwards at the residence of the bride's father in Grafton road, to which only relatives of the family had been invited. A most popular engagement is that of Miss Betty Ferguson, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A. M. Ferguson, Epsom, to Air Mervyn R. Reed, only son of the Hon. Mr Justice Reed and Mrs Reed. The marriage will take place early in August. Lovers of poetry will regret to learn that Alias M. A. Sinclair ("Roslyn”), passed over to the great majority on the sth. Aliss Sinclair was born in Auckland, but in early life removed with her parents to Thames, where she was educated by her mother, herself a lady of considerable attainment in the educational world, and where the greater part of her life was spent. Contributions from Miss Sinclair’s pen under her nom de plume of "Roslyn” have appeared from time to time in the Otago Witness. A volume of her poems under the title "The Huia’s Homeland,” was published in London in 1897, and “Echoing Oars and Other Verses” in Auckland in 1903, while examples of her work appear in several collections of Australasian verse.