THE LADIES PAGE

Otago Witness, Issue 3672, 29 July 1924, Page 59

THE LADIES PAGE

By

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENTS. “Oakley,”— I have made inquiries and find your best plan will be to write to the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society, stating your intentions and asking for one of their catalogues, which will give you the information you need. About the knitting machine. There is one for sale at Forrester and Dow’s Standard Sewing Machine Depot, at the Corner of Princes and Dowling streets. This is a guaranteed machine which, not being quite new, can be purchased for £ll. I think yours is a very good plan, and vou ought to pursue it.—ESTHER. TABLE TALK. Friday evening. Monday evening Mrs A. A. Finch gave a most enjoyable dance at her residence, Heriot Row, in honour of the birthday of her daughter, Miss Greta Finch. Dancing v;as enjoyed in the drawing room and dining room. The folding-doors between the rooms having been put back, there was plenty of space for dancing, and it made a most beautiful ball-room. The supper was enjoyed in the smoking-room, where the table with its many dainties and vases of jonquils looked exceedingly pretty and tempting. Mrs Finch received the guests in the hall, and was gowned in a black satin and silver robe. Miss Greta Finch wore a charming frock of silver lace over heliotrope, with touches of blue and pink at the side; Mrs Cheeseman', black satin and lace; Mrs Norman Haggitt, soft white satin and silver; Mrs Munro, white satin; Miss Matheson, flame coloured beaded georgette; Miss Cheeseman, pink marocain; Miss O’Neill, cerise taffeta; Miss Gallaway, pale shrimppink georgette with, band across the front of jewelled beads; Miss Blomficld, pink georgette over silk; Miss Barr, pale fleshpink georgette with silver; Miss Hart, seafoam crepe de chine; Miss Laidlaw, white embroidered taffeta silk; Miss Macpherson, black georgette with silver; Miss Reeves, pink chiffon velvet; Miss Priest, pale pink georgette; Miss Milne, pale heliotrope chiffon velvet. Also present were Messrs Helmore, Laidlaw, Sise, Munro, Sinclair, Zohrab, Lazarus, Finch, Haggitt, Macpherson, Jennings, Bundle, Campbell, Evans, Whitcombs

On Tuesday evening Mrs Ernest Macassey arranged a dance in the Plaza Tea Rooms in aid of St. John Ambulance. The room was most beautifully decorated with flowers, chiefly pink heath and autumn leaves. The room made a delightful ballroom. The music was entirely provided by friends, who were much to be congratulated on their untiring efforts. Mrs Macassey received the guests in the hall, and was gowned in pink georgette. Present were Mesdames Chapman, O’Neill, Cogan, Sleigh, Sise, L. Mills, Ramsay, and Hall; Misses O’Neill, Ramsay, Fleming, Emmerson, Nancarrow, Laidlaw, Copland, Stronach, Mackerras, A’Court (Christchurch), Edmond, Barr, Reid, Fitzgerald, Blomfield, Finch, Macpherson, Cheeseman, M‘Gill. Nevill, Milne, and Edmond; Messrs Hutchison, Whitcombe. Fleming, Sise, Macassey, Roberts, Vallange, Tapley, Laidlaw-, Sinclair Solomon, Russell, Reid, Stowe, Fitzgerald, Lough, Whitson, Brent, Meadoifccraft, Andrews, Irvine, Taylor, Crawshaw, Butler, Wright, Minty, Crammond, Robertson, Stronach, Jennings, Taylor, and Reynolds.

On Thursday afternoon Miss Joacliim organised a tea and cabaret afternoon in the Overseas Club rooms to help the art stall in aid of the St. John Ambulance Bazaar. Dancing was enjoyed to the gramaphone, and delicious tea was much appreciated by all present.

Thursda.y evening the Otago Women’s Club held a dance in the Tudor Hall, when the ball room looked gay with its varied lights, brilliantly decorated vases and streamers. The president Lady Ferguson received in the lounge, and was beautifully gowned in a pale pink satin with silver trimmings. Mrs J. G. Macassey wore gold tissue; Mrs Hutchison, black marocain; Mrs C. R. Chapman, rose-pink chiffon velvet with gold; Mrs O’Neill, green, silver lace, and Velvet; Miss Blomfield, jade green satin; Miss B. Milne, bright pink panne velvet; Miss Milne, white georgette with fur; Miss Hogg, grav satin; Miss Park, pale lemon taffeta silk; Miss M'George, gold flowered taffeta: Miss Cheeseman, heliotrope georgette; Miss Finch, silver and heliotrope lace over georgette; Miss Heywood, fuchsia georgette; Miss Burt, fuchsia crepe de chine; Miss O’Neill, pink taffeta silk; Miss Copland, lemon satin; Miss Reeves, black lace; Miss de Beer, lemon satin; Miss Preston, silver georgette. During the week several entertainments were given for Mr 3 M’Kibbin as farewell parties. On Wednesday Mrs T. Hazlett invited friends to bridge at her residence, Montpelier, in honour of Mrs M'Kibbin. Present were Mesdames Sargoocf, Sise, Scherek. Macdonald, Hilton, Gallaway, Ramsay, O’Neill; Misses Reynolds and Stock. Mr and Mrs R. Sise have returned from a visit to Timaru. Mr and Mrs Buch returned during the w-eek from Australia. Mrs Brett- (Rotorua) is at present on a visit to Dunedin, and is staying with Mrs Hazlett, Montpelier. Miss A’Court (Christchurch) is the guest of Aliss Glendining, Littlebourne. Miss M'Gill (Palmerston North) is the guest of Airs Cheeseman, Melrose street. INVERCARGILL, July 26. Aire D Cutlibertson returned home last Sn.turdav from a- visit to Wanganui. Airs J. Irving, who has been staying with her mother, Mrs Prain, left for her home on Friday. Mrs Ivo Carr (Northern!) has gone on a visit to Wanganui. On Monday evening the bridge circle of the Southland Women’s Club had a very successful game. Mies M. Saunders securing the highest score.

ESTHER

Alis 3 Russell arrived home last week from Auckland, where she has been visiting relatives. Mrs Crammond (Alice street) gave a most enjoyable bridge party to a large number of her friends laet week. Miss P. Brodie has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs Deeper (Gladstone) left for Auckland last Tuesday. Airs 11. W. Royds (Gladstone) has been staying in Christchurch; she returned home last Saturday. On Tuesday evening the Southland Women’s Club-had their usual gathering of the play-reading circle, the reading being from “The School for Scandal.” . The skating is a most popular 'pastime for old and young. Their latest is toboganning. The Southland Technical College Old Scholars’ Association held a very successful dance in Ashley’s Hall last Alonday evening, when there was a good attendance. OAAIARU, July 23. Miss Wilson (Dunedin) is staying for a few days with Miss Banks, Tees street. Mra Sanders, sen., who has been visiting her son, Mr Sanders (Papakaio), has returned to India. Mrs J. Scott gave a most enjoyable morning tea at the beginning of the week. Mrs Darling entertained a few of the fancy-dressed skaters after the carnival on. Tuesday evening. Mrs M’Culloch lias returned from Nelson. Miss Ramsdon, who has been spending a few days with Mrs Jones, has returned to Dunedin. , „ “Kahanga” met at the residence of Mrs Littlejohn (Stour street) on Thursday even--11 Mrs John Stronach is the guest of Misses Stronach. Tee g street. . _ . Mr and Airs Atax Douglas have returned to ’•Domehills,” after spending a few days in town. TIMARU, July 23. Air and Mrs Arthur Elworthy (“Holme Station”) will leave to-morrow on a short visit to Captain and Mrs Redmond Neill, Mrs Ronaldson (Christchurch) ate the guests of Airs A. Grant, ’Aigantighe, W Mis U Diindas Hamilton and her little daughter have arrived from India, and ar® with Air and Airs George Hamilton, “Roselle,' Orari. • , Mrs Alaitland, wno has been paying & round of visits to South Canterbury friends, has returned to Dunedin. Mrs A. C. and Miss Bennett (Aibu.y), are in Christchurch. , . ~ , « Airs Boys (Christchurch) is the guest of Afis Mowbray Tripp. Silverstream. * Dr and Airs P. R. Woodhouse ( Bluecliffs”), who have been spending a few day with Airs AI. Godby (Christchurch) will lcare to-night for Wellington. . Airs Grant (Khandallah) is the guest of Airs Alan Sawell, Highfield Aliss Elizabeth Harris, who was with Mrs Maurice Harper (Kinnoull) for the races, has returned to Christchurch. , , , Alias Letty Williams has gone back to Dunedin after visits to Airs J. Thomson (Bidwell street) and Mrs Howard Tripp, and Lcdv Campbell, who were at the Hydro Grand, have motored back to C Tlie tC m U an C y friends of Air W. S. Wauchop, of Christchurch, who has been f°r in Dunedin, will bo interested to heai of his appointment as Assistant Government Librarian at Wellington. Me will take up bifl new position early m Angus,. Last Wednesday the following motored through from Christchurch to Hon. U d Cy Mri e iA o wrigh P t a [RangHikei) Mr and Mrs r£ (A S C G^Uam ty- 1 , Vnv-tM Miss Slnrtclme, StSIDoS iH »d Commander B 2» RouS°JchrWel>»reW f Wellington with, her eon, M K Mr S and Hayter, who are with Mr ana Sara n (Le C ren’s terrace). wifi return to D’Urville Island early next W Tu and Mrs Maurice O’Rorke who were 2&m-«:isrss2K'< iS ’ b 'To-morrow a large party of people will leave for Mount Cook among Mr and °M K Robison, H. Hazlett, Misses j Averts T. Watson, and Messrs GKain D 1 Dawson, of Dunedin, Miss Brenda Bell and Air F D. Bell, Shag \ alley, Cap- , 11 rbrvstal of Christchurch, Captain Fox, T Crowell ’ Myra Pitney, of S%KB. Guinness, of Ealing.

CHRISTCHURCH, July 25. Mrs William Irving Armagh street, waa hostess during the week at a bnd„e J given as a farewell to Airs Henry Acland. Other guests present included Mrs H H : Loughnan, Mrs F. G Gibson, MisiE. Hen nah, Mrs Maurice Fell Airs 1 • J* • Airs Arthur Reeves, Miss Bromley Cock®, Alias N. Reeves, Aliss E. Aitken, Mrs Jack Anderson, Airs John Stevenson Mis Henry Wood Airs Macdonald (Dargaville). Miss Shona Rhodes entertained a number of girl friends at a particularly blight and enjoyable party at “Beverley one afternoon. Miss Rhodes chose a frock of raAe " e ,* 1 ”° blue morocain. The decorations of the tea table were most attractive, being pale pi k plum blossom and maidenhair fern in dainty silver vases. Sweets were served in pretty pink sweet baskets. A few of the were: Miss Agnes Turrell, Miss Audrey Cm-croft-Wilson, Misses Mane and I aunne Kitto M. Scott, Noni Beckett, Olive Spencei'Bower, Ruth Wyn-Williams, M. Raymond, J Gibson, Fay Gibson, H. Archer B. Hennah J. Pyne, B. Cowlishaw, Molly ana Betty Black, L. Tapper, B. Cotterill, Geraldine Anderson. „ On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Jellett gave a charming and enjoyable bridge party in honour of Mrs Henry Acland, who with her daughters leaves this week for England. Prizes were won by Mis Irving, Mrs J.

Guthrie, and Miss Rita Cracroft-Wilson. Other players present included: Mrs Henry Acland, Mrs A. Cracroft-Wileon, Mrs J. Turnbull, Mrs W. Fox, Mrs T. Mill, Mrs George Buchanan, Mrs Charles Reid, Mrs T. Cane, Mrs Macdonald, Mrs Alpers, Mrs Eric Harper, Mrs M. 11. Godby, Mrs Arthur Reeves, Miss Aitken, Miss Bromley Cocks. On Tuesday evening Mrs O. T. J. Alpers •ntertained a few friends at hen home in Fendalton, when bridge and Mah Jong were played. The guest of the evening was Mrs E. T. Reece, who is leaving for England immediately to join her husband, who has already arrived there. Other guests included Mrs Molyneaux, Mrs T. Cane, Mrs George Buchanan, Mrs T. Mill, Mrs W. Day, Mrs Guy Pascoe, Miss Molyneaux, Mrs J. W. K. Lawrence, Mrs Frank Scott, Mrs Malcolm Powrie, Mrs J. L. Findlay, Mrs M. m. Godby, Mrs M. J. Gresson, Mrs F. WynWilliams, Mrs Hamilton Gould, Mis iVracdonald (Dargaville), Mrs Jellett. The committee of the Canterbury branch of the Victoria League entertained Mrs Henry Acland, their vice-president, at morning tea at Ballantyne’s room quite recently. Amongst those who were present to bid the guest of honour ‘bon voyage” were: Mrs Deans (President), Mrs Hugh Acland, Mrs W. H. Orbell, Mrs E. G. Hogg, Mrs Erie Harper, Mrs George Hanmer, Mrs E. C. Crosse, Mrs G. A. U. Tapper, Mrs W. S. Bean, Mrs J. G. L. Yer-non, Mrs Andrew’ Anderson, Mrs Chilton, Miss Overton, and Miss Bromley Cocks. Mrs G. L. Rutherford, of Macdonald Downs, has issued invitations for a ball, which she is giving in the Art Gallery during Grand National Week in honour of her daughter. Miss Betty Rutherford, who will be debutante. Mrs H. 11. Loughnan is also giving a ball in Grand National Week for, the conrrng out of her elder daughter, Miss Halmai Loughnan. Miss Iris Montgomery is visiting Wellington. Lady Jellicoe will be the guest of Mrs Marmaduke Bethell for a few days’ hunting early in August. Mrs Eric Harper entertained a few friends at bridge one afternoon, the guest of honour being Mrs Henry Acland. The players were: Mrs Acland, Mrs J. Turnbull, Mrs Henry Wood, Mrs J. Stevenson, Mrs F. G. Gibson, Miss Bromley-Cocks, Miss E. Aitken, and Mrs Harper. Mr and Mrs E. G. Rawnsley, who have been at Sumner on a visit, have returned to their home at Opawa. Dr Eleanor Baker, who was recently married to Major M'Laglan in London, is expected to return to New Zealand early in August with her husband. Lord and Lady Strathspey and their two children are leaving New Zealand in the Port Hunter, which sails from Auckland on August 6. Mr and Mrs Robert Loughnan, of Taihape, have come to settle in Christchurch, as Mr is entering hi 3 father's firm of solicitors, so well-known as Izard and Loughnan.

The engagement is announced of Miss Co.nstance Free, daughter of Mr and Mrs Free, late of Christchurch, and now of Masterton, to Mr Leonard P. Daniell, of Wairere, Masterton, son of Mr C. E. Daniell, also of Masterton. Sir Charles and Lady Campbell, who were in Timaru for the week-end to be present at the South Canterbury Hunt Club festivities, have returned to town. Miss Dorothy Bowden, who has been visiting country friends, has returned to town. WELLINGTON, July 23. The annual ball of the Otaki Golf Club held last Thursday evening was one of the pleasantest of occasions. The decorations of the hall had been charmingly carried cut, and excellent music was supplied by the Tahiwi Orchestra. The guests, numbering about 200, were received by the president (Mr W. M. Simcox) and Mrs Simcox, the secretary (Mr L. H. Wills) and Mrs Wills, and the captain (Mr S. Sievers) and Mrs Sievers. Comprising the committee were Mrs Blair, who wore a frock of grey brocaded satin; Mrs P. Simcox, black panne velvet; Mrs Donald Lea, white brocaded marocain and beaded georgette; Mrs Wills, rose brocaded satin; Mrs Watson, vieux-rose panne velvet; Mrs Curtis, maize marocain and ostrich feather ornament; Mrs Dunkley, lotus blue marocain and beaded trimming; Miss Maida Branden, early Victorian frock of rose satin; Miss Dorothy Booth, orange marocain and hooped skirt; and Messrs Wills, Watson, P. Simcox, Dr Sharp, and Dr Curtis. Mrs Simcox, sen., the late president’s wife, was also present, and was the recipient of a bouquet of violets. The debutantes were: Miss May Auldworth, ill white brocaded satin with silver leaves; Miss Beryl D’Ath, cloth of silver and pink georgette, with pearl and crystal ornaments; Miss Madge Bennett, white satin and silver lace; Miss Molly Wilmott, white marocain and radium lace; Miss Margaret Kilgour, ro3e satin and beaded trimming. Others present were Mrs Siefert (Shannon), henna georgette; Mrs Dinnie (Shannon), flame taffeta; Mrs Gow (Levin), blue with val. lace; Miss Greedy (Shannon), silver tissue over rose; Dr Elizabeth Bryson (Levin), black georgette; Mrs Wilson (Waikanae), bronze crepe marocain; Miss Peggy Wilson peacock chiffon velvet; Mrs R. Mitchell (Kopoturoa), black and emerald green; Miss M’Donald (Ashurst), green and gold georgette; Miss Joyce Booth, night blue panne velvet with pink feather ornament; Mrs Joe D’Ath, black beaded georgette; Miss Skerman, flame georgette; Mrs Corrigan, early Victorian white brocaded satin; Mrs T. O’Rourke, black georgette; Mrs W. M. Simcox, almond green panne velvet; Mrs Sievers, emerald green georgette; Mrs Ralph M’Donald, rose panne velvet; Miss C. Thompson (Napier), apricot taffeta; Miss Rose Lee, maize taffeta; Miss Alison Kebbell, blue cba.rmeuse; Mrs Kirkcaldie, maize marocain and fur; Mrs K. Adams (Levin), fuchsia taffeta; Mrs Christensen (Marton), flame panne velvet; Miss Barnett, pink taffeta; Mrs Podevin, smoke-blue panne velvet; Miss Pownall, black georgette and lace; Mrs Weston, white crepe de chine and lace; Miss Wilson (Waikanae), white taffeta and silver lace. Others present were Mrs Cobb, Mrs 'Higginson, Mrs Nicolson, Mrs Wilmot, Mfoses Miller, Fraser (Levin), Buchanan, Eggers, Mrs Davidson, Mrs Wilson, Miss O’Rourke, Mrs Gillies (Palmerston North), Miss Challish (Wellington), Messrs Dunkley, Slair, Atmore, M‘Don-a-ld, Dinnie (Shannon), J. D’Ath, Wilmot, Podevin, Lethbridge, W. Little, N. Blackburn, MTntyre, G. Nicols, R. Kilgour, Dr Mackerrett (Levin), Dr Bryson (Levin), Dr M'Donald (Shannon). Mrs lan Duncan was the hostess at a small but very delightful dance given at her home in Hobson street last week. Quantities of spring flowers were to be seen in all the rooms, and they also decorated the supper table. Mrs Duncan wore a graceful frock of black satin with beaded embroideries; Miss Agnes Duncan, a royal blue frock, touched with silver; and Miss Ida Dnncan, powder blue beaded in steel. Among those who were present were the Hon. Lucy Jellicoe, who veore a frock of white georgette; Miss Henrietta Leckie, pale pink beaded taffeta; Miss Violet Hutchison (Masterton), black frock; Miss Betty Hislop, pink charmeuse; Mrs J. Hawkins, green and gold tissue; Mrs P. Cooke, white satin; Miss Alys Duncan, pink taffeta; Mrs J. C. Crawford, blue beaded georgette; Miss Thelma Duncan, orange marocain. Mr and Mrs D. Buchanan, of Masterton, who are visiting Australia, are expected to return next week. Mr and Mrs J. Rigg, and Mrs Rigg, are visiting Hamilton. Mr and Mrs De Gruchy have returned to Wellington from Wanganui. Mr and Mrs G. Anyon, of Island Bay, have left for a visit to Auckland and Rotorua. Mr and Mrs E. L. Pryor, of Seatoun, have left for Dunedin, where they intend to take up their residence. Mrs R. Birch has gone to Auckland to meet her husband, who returned this week from England. Mrs Eric Marchant has returned from a visit to Hawke’s Bay, where she was the guest of Mrs Gordon Lindsay. The engagement is announced of Miss Olive Herron, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs R. E. Herron, of Hillsdene, Austin street, Wellington, to Mr Kenneth Ernest Balchinj elder son of Mr E. Rout Balchin, of Wellington. HAWKE’S BAY, July 25. Her Excellency Viscountess Jellicoe has been the guest of Mr and Mrs W. H. Gaisford, at Oringi, for a few days. Her Excellency attended- a meet on Saturday of the Dannevirke hounds, there being a big following and a fine day. On Sunday she

motored to Hastings on a visit to Woodford House, returning later to Oringi. The cabaret dance at Napier, which takes place on Saturday evenings, is still as popular as at the beginning of the season. The pretty shaded lights and the music by the cabaret orchestra is a great attraction. Hast Saturday evening there were present: Mrs Louisson, Mrs Allen, Mrs F. Logan, Mrs Herrick, Mrs Hislop, Mrs Gordon, Misses M. Lowry, P. Nairn (Hastings), M. Cato, Gibbons (2), Harston, Branson, Campbell (2), T. Ilindmarsh, E. Lou-doun, R. Woodward (Hastings), A. Anderson, N. Swan, M. Triggs, D. Tennant, Clark, Nelson, M'Kinnon, Kelly, Mayne, Sanderson, E. Morgan, Cotton. The Military Ball held at Hastings was in every way a great success, and reflects great credit on the untiring committee. Those present included Mesdames Manson, P. George, W. Keith, Hogan, Misses V. Harding, Fraser, Mitchell, Cassin, Keith, Hill, Dolan, Harper, Geddia, Gray, Austin, Harden, Unwin, M'Nab, Clarke, Stairmand, Boshier, Duff, Bone, Taylor, Miller. Great interest is taken in the queen carnival at Waipukerau, where all are anxious that their queen should be on top. The country queen is Mrs L. .Tones, wdio is a.t present leading, sports queen, Sister Turnbull, and Civil Service queen, Miss N. Petherick. Mr and Mrs Ambrose Wellwood, of Havelock North, are on a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs E. Newbegin, of Hastings, who are on tour abroad with their son arid daughter, are at present in America. Mr and Mrs A. O. Russell, of Napier, are at present on holiday leave, and on their return to New Zealand will make their home in Wanganui. Misses M. Lowry and P. Nairn, of Hastings, are members of the Government House party who are at present on a visit, to the Hermitage, Mount Cook. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Rutherford, of Masterton, spent a short holiday in Hawke’s Bay. Sister Kerr, of the Napier Hospital, is on holiday leave. Mrs and Miss Wiffin, of Dannevirke, were in Napier during the week Miss D. Steed, of Frasertown, is visiting G isborne. Mr and Mrs Heslop, of Wanganui, have been spending a holiday in Hawke’s Bay. The Misses Dalton are at present visiting Wairoa. Major and Mrs J. Armstrong, Miss Speedy, Mr and Mrs F. Armstrong, Mr’and Mrs Gaisford, Mr and Mrs D. Fraser, Mr and Mrs S. Andrew, all of Dannevirke, were in Wellington for race week. The wedding of Miss Ethel Levland, only daughter of Mr M. A. and Mrs Ley land, Victoria street, Hastings, to Mr James M’Kenzie Wilson, of Hastings, took place at the Presbyterian Church, Hastings. The engagement is announced of Bell, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Black, Matthew road, Gisborne, to William Oswald, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. W. Wahl, of Norsewood, Hawke’s Bay. AUCKLAND, July 23. Mrs J. Stanton (Denestone, Mountain road) gave a party last Friday evening, when a large number of tables was arranged for a bridge battle. The players in turn left their own tables to play for a flag, which they took away with them if victorious, the prize being awarded to the table that liad won the most flags. Mrs H. P. Kissling, Mr Philcox, and Mr Duncan were the lucky winners. Among the players were Dr and Mrs Gunson, Dr and Mrs Grfflin, Mr and Mrs IT. P. Kissling, Mr and Mrs Philcox, Miss Philcox, Mr and Mrs Spence, Mr and Mrs Johnston, Mr and Mrs Dignan, Mr and Mrs Goldie, Mr and Mrs Jim Frater, Mrs Vaile, Mr and Mrs John Frater, Mrs and Miss Russell, Mr Felix Kelly, Dr Walton, and Mr R. Hoyes, etc. Mr and Mrs J. Davidson, of Wellington, are staying at the Star Hotel. Miss J. Murray is the guest of Miss R. Whyte, at Hamilton. Mrs Reginald Birch, of Wellington, is staying with Mi's Roy Towle (Market road, Eemuera). Mrs Birch came to Auckland to meet her husband, who is arriving by the Corinthic from London. Miss Millward is the guest of Mrs C. Millward, Gonville, Wanganui. Mrs Warnock, who has been visiting Mrs H. A. Morrison, of Dannevirke, returns home next week. Mr and Mrs Noel Adams are staying with relatives in Nelson. Mrs A. K. England, of Christchurch, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Norman Henley, at Ellerslie. Mrs Walter Moore, of Dunedin, accompanied by Miss Coates, of Whangarei, has returned home. , Sir Edwin and Lady Mitchelson and Miss Mitchelson, who have been on a short visit to Honolulu, have returned to Auckland. Sir Edwin has received much benefit from the delightful trip, and will take up Parliamentary duties in Wellington this Miss Joan Cleghorn is spending a couple of months in Honolulu. Mrs Harold Brookfield, of Wanganui, returns home this week, after a short stay in Auckland.