TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3673, 5 August 1924, Page 59

TABLE TALK.

_ .. . Friday Evening. . -e nclay evening Mrs Vivian gave an enjoyable Bridge Party at her residence, Cum--berland Street. The hostess received the guests in the drawing room, where bridge ■was played. Mrs Vivian was gowned in a charming frock of oyster gray eatin, with touches of cerise. Delicious supper was partaken of in the dining room, where the decorations of Christmas roses looked beautiful. Present were: Meedames Be Cren, Cogan, Chapman, Ibbotson, Glendining, Chalmer, McKenzie, Gardiner, and Burnside, Misses Gilkison, Glendining, McKenzie, and Chalmer. Mrs Hilton invited friends to bridge on baturday evening to meet Mrs McKibtnn, before leaving for Wellington. Mrs Hilton received her guests in the drawing room ana was becomingly attired in black satin, witn jet. the room looked pretty with its arrangements of bulbs and spring flowers. Besides the guest of honour and tne hostess Ferguson, Mesdames O’Neill, McMaster D. Ramsay Oldham, and Stock Misses Rattray, Stock, etc. Last week the Misses Reynolds entertained friends at bridge, at their home in the guest of honour being Mrs McKibbm. The hostesses received in the drawing room, and a dainty supper was enjoyed in the dining room, where jonquils were the decorations. Present were- Dr and Mrs McKibbin, Mr and Miss Denniston, Mr and Mrs Matheson, Dr and Mrs Marshall Macdonald, Dr Ross, and Mr Dunlop. Last week Mrs Denny invited friends to her residence, St. Clair, for bridge, the principal guest being Mrs Denny Brown of Christchurch. Present besides, were: Dr and Mrs Riley, Mr and Mrs Hilton, Misses McLean, and O’Hea. Last Saturday evening the St. John liiastern Carnival opened itt His Majesty’s, when a most unique and beautiful carnival ■was commenced. As one looked round the a anous buildings one was filled with amazement at the beautiful decorations. In His Majesty’s Theatre “Japonette,” a most picturesque little revue was held for an hour or more, then one strolled into the cabaret, where the hall was all tastefully dqcorated, and dancing was in full swing. From there one went through into the refreshment salon, where the scene looked like fairy land, with its trellis-work gailydecorated with flowers. Everywhere girls, who were dressed in Eastern robes, were to be seen selling their various wares, from beautiful pictures, and artistic trays, to cakes_ and flowers. The stalls were very artistically draped with oriental drapery and coloured Japanese lanterns were hung everywhere. On each evening the bazaar has been packed to excess, and it is to be hoped that St. John Ambulance will benefit very considerably by the great effort se many people have made On Tuesday evening, Mesdames Reid and Houston, and Miss Barrett were hostesses at a most enjoyable dance, held in the Strand Salon. The floral decorations were composed of jonquils and greenery. Mrs Reid wore a charming frock of heliotrope satin, Mrs Houston was gowned in a powder blue brocaded taffetta, and Miss Barrett, in tango beaded georgette over silk. Present were: Mesdames Fitzgerald, Fergus, Newlands, Hall, Blarrison, Crawford, Donnelly, Hazelwood, and Williamson, ’Misses Court, Sadd, Anderson, Humphries, McQueen, and Court; Messrs Hazelwood, ■Brownlie, Oswin, McQueen, Brunette, Anderson, Minty, Brown, Robinson, Cantrell, Williamson, Crawford, Boyd; Drs Fergus, Newlands, Fitzgerald, Lindon, etc. On Wednesday afternoon, Miss Cargill gave a most enjoyable tea party at her residence, Anderson’s Bay. Miss Cargill received her guests in the drawing room, which was ide,orated with spring flowers. The hostess was attired in a smart black eatin and georgette robe. Delicious tea was partaken of in Hie dining room, where the table looked pretty with baskets of primroses. Present were: Lady Ross, Lady Ferguson, Mesdames Cook, Cheeseman, Rattray, Fenwick, Bridgeman, Sargood, Leslie, Mills, Shand, Ritchie, Riley, and Napier; Misses Rattray, Ross, Ulrich, Graham, McLean, Denniston, etc. On Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Douglas Ramsay gave a small tea party at her residence, Queen’s Drive, and in the evening entertained friends at bridge. Tuesday evening Miss Barth entertained friends at a musical evening, at her residence, Musselburgh. Some most delightful musical items were enjoyed by those present. Tuesday evening, Lady Ferguson was the hostess at a small dinner partv and bridge, at her residence, Anderson’s Bay. It was given in honour of Mrs McKibbin. Monday afternoon, Mrs Matheson entertained friends at bridge, at her residence, North East Valley. Present were: Lady 1 Ferguson, Mesdames Hazlett, Cogan, D. Ramsay, Hilton, O’Neill, etc. Dr and Mrs McKibbin left for Wellington oil Friday, where they will take up their new residence. Many parties have been given during the week for them. Miss Ramsden has returned to Dunedin after a short visit to Oamaru. Mr and Mrs McGill and Mr and Mrs T. McGill (Palmerston North), who have been visiting friends and relations in Dunedin, left by motor on Tuesday for Christchurch. Mrs Moore, who has been visiting friends in the North Island, ha® returned to Dunedin. Miss G. Roberts and Miss Caddell left on Friday to spend a short holiday at Mount Cook. Miss Cutten and Miss Henry, who have been in the north for some weeks past, have returned to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Sydney Neill left last week for Mount Cook.

Mrs James Hutchinson has gone north to visit her sons in the North Island. Mrs Maitland has returned after having spent several weeks in Canterbury. Mrs Stephens left at the beginning of the week on a visit to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Aitken (Wellington) are at present in Dunedin. Dr and Mrs Lindsay- Park left by the Remuera for England, where they intend paying a short visit. Mrs Winter (Central Otago) is the guest of Mrs Saul. Miss lie tty Williams returned from Timaru last week. Mrs Brodrick is the guest of her daughter Mrs Holderness, Queen’s Drive. Mr and Mrs Pitcaithly (Rangoon), are visiting Mr and Mrs A. G. Stevens. Mrs Kenrick (Rotorua) returned north at tho beginning of the week. Mrs Anstey Roberts, of Alexandra, who has been staying in town for a few days, leaves on Monday for Collingwood, on a visit to her daughter, Mrs Casselberg. INVERCARGILL, August 2. Mrs W. T. Hazlett gave a small bridg© evening on Wednesday. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs D. Cuthbertson, Mrs Watson, Mr and Mrs M’Phail, Messrs Fox, and De Castro. Mrs A. Morell Macalister and Miss P. M‘Queen gave a dance in the Federal TeaRooms on Tuesday evening. The hall was beautifully decorated with festoons of paper streamers and coloured lights. Some pressent were: Mr and Mrs Ilaggitt, Mr and Mrs Abercrombie, Mr and Mrs Butcher, Mr and Mrs Hall-Jones, Mr and Mrs Cam in, Mb and Mrs Tarnall, Mr and Mrs 11. Macalister, Captain and Mrs N. M‘D. Weir; Misses Brook-Smith, Bcws, Watson, Oughton, Drewe, Guthrie, Logan, Haggitt, M’Phail, Pearse, Russell, Stout, Tresseder; Messrs E. M. Gilmour, Isaac, Otway, Ott, Prato, Miller, G. Todd, Williams, Smith, Stead, J. and W. Hazlett, De Castro, Satterthwaite. The Power Board held its annual dance on Monday evening in the Victoria Hall. About 200 took part in dancing, and with a splendid orchestra all enjoyed the evening. The garden circle of the Southland Women’s Club held another lecture in their rooms on Thursday evening. Mr James Stewart gave a very interesting paper on climbing plants. Some present were: Mesdames J. S. M’Donald, A. C. Mac Ewan, Wm. Macalister, E. R. Wilson, T. F. Macdonald, J. T. F. Mitchell, Israel, R. L. Todd, J. Frain, Cruickshank, T. D. Pearse; Misses Bedford, M'Leod, M’Kay, ar.d Brodrick. A very nice programme of music followed. Mrs Howarth returned home last week. OAMARU, August 2. Mr and Mrs Woodward have returned, after spending several days in Palmerston North. Bridge hostesses during the week were: Mesdames Orbell, F. Jones, Nichols, Humphries, Misses -Banks and McAdam. Mrs H. Preston, who has been spending! a few days with her sister, Mrs G. McDouall, has returned home. On Tuesday, Mrs Smith-Morton entertained a.few friends to afternoon tea. Dr anil Dr Elspeth Fitzgerald have returned from a short stay in Dunedin. Miss Sheila McPherson is the guest of Mrs Arthur Nicrols, Kurehika. Misses Darling gave a most delightful afternoon on Thursday. Present were: Mrs F. Jones, Miss Ramsden (Dunedin), Miss M. Dennison, Mi’ss Duthie, Misses Reid (2), Miss E. Hev.-at, Miss Tomlinson. On Wednesday evening, the members of the Ladies Croquet Club, gave a most enjoyable bridge drive at the ‘‘Balfour.” Miss Duthie (Dunedin), is visiting Miss Do Lambert. Mrs W. P. Raid has gone to Timaru to spend a few days. TIMARU, August 1. Mr and Mrs E. D. Giles returned to-day from a visit to Napier. Miss L. Hay and Miss P. Palmer-Chap-man, are back from Tekapo. Mr and Mrs P. R. AA’oodhouse, “Bluecliffs,” who were in AVellington, are now with Mr and Mrs AV. Bidv.-ell, “Rototawai,” Featherston. Mrs Walter Chapman, who was at the Hydro Grand, left to-day for Christchurch. Mrs F. J. Rolleston, Le Cren’s Terrace, is expected back from Wellington to-morrow. Mr F. J. Rolleston will come down for tie week end. Mrs F. F. A. Ulrich, Elizabeth Street, returned on Wednesday from Christchurch, accomuanied by her brother, Mr Cyril Pratt. Miss Mary Petre has gone back to Christchurch, after a visit to Mrs Alister McKenzie, “Edgecliff.” Mr and Mrs Chilton Hayter, who were with Mrs F. J. Rolleston, left on Monday for their home, D’Urville Island. Mr A. W. Roberts, Gisborne, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Stephen Gillingham, Fairlie. Miss Mabel Courage, who was with Mrs Henry Harper, “Kenmore,” has returned to Amberley. Mrs George Rhodes, and Miss Shona Rhodes, “Beverley,” Christchurch, are expected* here early next week. Miss A’iolet Turton, who was with Mrs Gladstone Robinson, “Oakwood,” has returned to Wellington. Miss M. L. Browne, AA’anganui, who was with her oister, Mrs A. J. Bridgewater for some months, left for AA’ellington on Wednesday. Mrs R. Gilkison is the guest of Dr and Mrs Parr, at the Timaru private hospital. Miss Betty Elwortliy, Mr Arthur Elworthy, “Holme Station,” Mr Herbert Elworthy, “Craigmore,” and Mr J. C. Miller, Orari, left for Christchurch to-day to attend the Hunt Club Steeplechase, Passengers to Mount Cook to-morrow will include: Mrs Phams, of England, and Mr George Tun-ell and party, of Christchurch. Mr Francis Barker and Mies Eva Cox, will return to-morrow from a holiday at Rotorua. Miss A. B. Cox, Christchurch, arrived in Timaru from Christchurch to-day.

Mr and Mrs Hanrick, Longbeach, Queensland, returned from The Hermitage on Wednesday, and are spending a few days at the Hydro Grand. Mrs E. J. Le Cren, and Miss Ethel He Cren, Maori Hill, will leave next week by the S.S. Manuka, for a holiday in Sydney. Mrs W. Helmore, “Orielton,” gave an afternoon tea yesterday, at which there were present:—Mesdames Elworthy, H. Elworthy, Orbell (3), C. H. Gresson, J. A. Julius, W. J. Bond, E. J. Mirams, Gladstone Robineon, A. M, Jameson, Frank Barker, R. F. Hill, W. E. Gibson, and Misses E. Westmacott, R. Winter, F. Shand, K. Woolleombe and Howell.

CHRISTCHURCH, August 1. Mrs Gordon Fulton lia« returned from a vuut to Australia.

Mr and Mrs Maurice O’Rorke will be the guests of Mrs Marmaduke Bethell, “Pahau Pastures,” for the Hunt Club festivities next week. The Rev. A. C. Purchas, with Mrs Purchas and family left for Akaroa during the week to take up work in that district. Colonel and Mrs Shettle (India), will be the guests of Mrs Walter Macfarlane, Kaiwarra, next week for the North Canterbury Hunt Club engagements. Miss Agnes Turrell (Little River) will also be a member of Mrs Macfarlane’s house party. Mr and Mrs H. Loughnan, who have recently come from Taihape to reside in Christchurch, have taken a houso in Clandovey Road, Fendalton. Mr and Mrs F. Pratt, Central Otago, have taken Mrs J. D. Millton’s house in Garden Road for a few weeks.

Miss Holdsworth has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs W. A. Moore, who has been visiting Australia, was the guest of Sir Joseph and Lady Kinsey for a few days before returning to Dunedin. Mrs Bruges has returned to her home on Cashmere Hills, after a lengthy visit to her son in Wellington. Colonel and Mrs Shettle (India) are the guests of Mrs Shettle’s mother, Mrs Chrystall, Colombo Street, for a few weeks. . Mrs Maurice Harper and Miss B. Harper (Timaru) are visiting Mrs Eric Harper for a few days. Mr and Mrs J. F. Buchanan (Little River) have returned from a week's visit to Wellington, and are at present in their town residence in Peterborough Street, until after the Grand National. Mr and Mrs Frank Mills (Gisborne), who have been the guests of Mrs Walter Moore, M-erivale Lane, are shortly returning to the north. Miss Dorothy Bowden is the guest of Mrs Roger Gould Rotherham. ‘'Charities Unlimited,’” are producing ‘‘Blue Dell in Fairy Land” in Timaru at the end of nc-xt week. A very enjoyable and keenly contested Canadian foursome gold match was played on the Shirley links during the week for prizes presented by Mrs H. F. Wigram, the winners being Mrs Green and Miss Trolove, with a score of ofte down. Mrs Godby and Miss Wilkin, 3 down will play off a tie for second prizes, with Mrs Comerford and Miss D. Diamond. BLENHEIM, July ? 23. On Thursday evening at ‘ Thurston,” Mr and Mrs S. Neville entertained a number of children by means of a dance, which was held on the large sun verandah. A delicious tea was served in the dining room, the table being tastefully arranged with pink camelias, soft foliage, and streamers of ribbon. Some of those lore-sent were:—Misses Ngaire Taylor, Beryl, Jean and Diana Grace, Betty Rudd, Diana Monro, Betty Redwood, Marjory Milsom, Barbara and Mary Hill, Primrose Bacon, Claudie Mills, Mary Wright, Jocelyn Moore, Margaret Churchward, Patricia and Ellie Thomas, Dorris and May line Brammall, Joan Butcher, Margaret Monro, May Carver, Cara Evatt, Margaret Gurr, Coila Reuai, Peggy Rutherford, Tasma Bull, and Master Hugh Fraser-Tytler. Mrs F. F. Reid gave a most enjoyable bridge party at her residence in Maxwell Road on Friday afternoon. A dainty afternoon tea was served in the dining room. Mrs Reid received her guests attired in a navy crepe-de-cl:ene frock. Mrs Bennett and Miss Anderson won the prizs. Among those present were:—Mesdames Watts, De Castro, Lightfoot, Teschemaker, Weld, Maclaine, J. Mowat, Burden, Clouston, Misses Chapman, I Horton, and B. Vavasour. Mrs W. T. Churchward entertained a number of friends at her residence on Thursday, in honour of Mies E. Mowat, who is shortly being married, and leaving our midst. The guessing competition was won by Miss E. Mowat, after which a dainty afternoon tea was dispensed. Those there were:—Mesdames J. Mowat, E. Rose, Evatt, Conolly, L. Clouston, Maclaine, Griffiths, Bennett, B. Clouston, F. Reid, L. Chayton, Mises Gard, Irene Horton, and Pauline Bennett. On Friday evening Dr and Mrs Bennett enterta'ned a few friends by means of a picture party and supper afterwards at their residence in Maxwell Road. The supper table was prettily arranged with red japonita. Mrs Bennett wore a gown of black velvet, and Miss E. Mowat wore shell pink georgette embroidered in white beads. Others present were:—Mesdames J. Mowat, McLaughlan, Evatt., Rose, Churchward, L. Clouston, Griffiths, F. Reid, Misses G. Griffiths, P. Bennett, R. Horton, Messrs Mowat (2), Easther, Marshall, and F. Reid. The cabaret which took place in the Oronge Hall on Thursday evening, proved most enjoyable. The music supplied by the Grand orchestra was particularly good, and the floor was in excellent order for dancing, which was resumed until an early hour. Some of those present were:—Mrs Robertson, eau de nil silk relieved with velvet; Mrs J. McCallum, flame coloured satin; Mrs Upham (Wellington), crtSun charmeuse with piarl trimmings; Misses L. Burden, lime coloured satin relieved, with red; K. Lissaman, flame coloured brocaded morocain; B. Lissaman, pale blue crepe-de-chene; D Checkley, black velvet; M. Neville, yellow morocain; I. Knell (Picton), gold morocain; B. Knell (Picton), red velvet; M. Dodson, mauve velvet; F. iTort-on, creame georvette: M. Horton, pale green silk; C. Williams, cerise georgette; Philps, black georgette; L. Murphy, cream georgette; V. Murphy, green lace over silk. Messrs Robertson (3), McCallum (3), Shapcot, McDougall, Griffiths, Horton, Lester, G. Mitchell, Barnard, T. Murphy, Lissaman, Dodson, Checkley, and Mowat. Mr and Mrs A. Mowat (North Island) have -arrived in Blenheim to be present at Miss M-owat’s approaching wedding. Miss Scully, who has been visiting Blenheim, has returned again to Wellington. Miss Zoe Clouston has returned from ETawke’s Bay. Miss Moira McNab (Wellington) 13 spending a holiday in Blenheim. Miss Decima Horton is the guest of her sister, Mrs A. J. Maclaine, in Walter Street. WELLINGTON, July 30. A pleasant interlude in the business of the conference held last week by the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, was the afternoon tea, at which the delegates were entertained by His Excellency the Governor-General at Government House, on Thursday afternoon In the absence of Lady Jellicoe, who was visiting in the country, His Excellency received alone in the drawing-room in which a bright fire was burning. Beautiful spring flowers and flowering plants were everywhere to be seen, both hero -and in the other rooms. Tea was served in the dining-room. A delightful programme of vocal and instrumental music was given during the afternoon, and greatly enjoj-ed. Among those who were present were: —The Minister of Agriculture (The Hon. W. Ncsworthy), and Mrs Nosworthy, Mrs Sprott, Mr and Mrs W. J. Folson (Fordell), Colonel and Mrs J. Pow (Wellington), and Mr and Mrs 11. A. Nevins (Pahiatua), Mr G. L. Marshall (Marton), Miss Gillett, Mr C. W. Mahoney (Papanui), Mr and Mrs McKenzie, Mr and Mrs Cameron, Mr A. C. Leary (Dunedin), Mr GrimsdaleAnderson (Pelorus Sounds), Mr T. Currie (Wanganui), Mr E. Parsons (Waverley) Mr O. P. Lynch (Paekakariki), Mr and Mrs W. B. Mathcson (Eketahuna), Mr G. Gunn (Oroua), Mr W. A. R-oss (Masterton), Mr J. Fulton (Blenheim), Mr C-. P. Richardson (E-kata-huna), Mr and Mrs E. W. Smith (Tuamarina), Mr and Mrs Duxfield, Mr E. A. Harding, Mr and Mrs A. A. Ross, Mr and Miss Wilson, Mr Herfft, Mr W. H. Allen, Mr Gooaeman (Auckland District). Mr G. G. Gordon (Piopio), Mr T. Trniford, Mr and Mrs J. Hutchinson (Gisborne), Mr Joyce, Mr W. Ryder (Nelson), Mr and Mrs J. Mulcare (West Coasti, Mr R. Sinclair (Timaru), Mr J. Brown (Ashburton), Mr C. Macintosh (Irvirell), Mr A. C. Leary (Dunedin), Mr A. Adamson (Invercargill), Mr D. Cameron (Oama.ru), Mr C. F. Overton (Dunedin), Mr D. Dickie (Gore), Mr and Mis G. P. John-

ston (Waipap-a), Mr P. Arnott (Edendale), Mr and Mrs T. Bruce (Palmerston North), Mr 11. Withell (Ashburton), Mr and Mrs T. C. Brash (Wellington), Mr R. Mills (Hastings), Mr W. Forrester (Oamaru), Mr Dalvymple (Bulls), Mr A. S. Hick 3 (North Dunedin), and Mr A. C. Bussell. Last Thursday was a day of much entertainment, and am-ong the hostesses was Lady Strathspey, who with hor husband and children is leaving very shortly on her return to England. A great many guests were present at- the reception, which was held at the Midland Hotel. After they had shaken hands with Lord and Lady Strathspey, they passed into the dining room, where tea was served. Among those who were present were: —Mrs Sprott, Mrs Statham, Mr Statham, Mr and Mrs J. Tripe, Mrs C. Richardson, Mr and Mr 3 L. O. H. Tripp, Dr and Mrs Anderson, Miss Skerrett, Mrs Burdewin, Miss Halse, Mr and Mrs Beere, Mrs Bristow, Mrs and Mis 3 Morice, Sir Robert and Lady -Stout (whom her friends were glad to see about again after her illness), Mr P. Nathan, Mr and Miss Harcourt, Mr and Mis 3 Coleridge, Colonel and Mro Greenhough, Sir Heaton Rhodes, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Larnach, Miss Tabart (Christchurch), Mrs Bulls, and many more. LadyStrathspey wore a frock. of heavily beaded georgette, a fur cape, and a hat massed with petunia coloured ostrich feathers. Her daughter the Hon. Joan Grant, wore a long coat over her light frock, and pale electric blue hat. On Thursday afternoon a largely attended At Home was given by Mrs C. J. Parr, at the ministerial residence, Molesworth Street. Softly shaded lights, brightly burning fires, and the fragrance of spring flowers made the reception rooms a delightful contrast to the grey wet streets outside. The gathering was largely a Parliamentary one, with a sprinkling of well-known Wellington folk added to it. Mrs Parr received in the drawing room, and wore a draped frock of black morocain and georgette, trimmed with fringe. Miss Parr was in a frock of mole charmeuse, embroidered in deep rose, and her sister, Mrs Eric Stevens, wore almond green marocain, with a long-waisted bodice of silver lace. Tea was served in the dining room, where the table was arranged with low bowls of violets aud violet ribbon streamers, and also in the drawing room. Among those who were present were: Lady and Miss Bell, Mrs Ki Williams, Miss R. Scott, Mrs Harold Johnston, Mrs Rolleston (senior), Mrs F. J. Rolleston, Mrs C. Earle, Lady Carncross, Mrs C. W. Solomon, Mrs Henry Hall, Mrs E. Hadfield, Mrs Glenn, Miss Skerrett, Mrs W. Young, Mrs and the Misses Morice (two), Mrs and Miss O’Shea, Mrs aud Miss Hawke, Mrs Grimmond, Mrs E. W. Kane, Mrs Nash, Mrs Lysnar, Mrs Sommerville, Mrs K. A. Wright, Mrs and Miss Forbes, Miss Hawkins,. Miss Hadfield, Mrs and Miss Wylie, Mrs Malcolm Ross, Mrs Yaldwyn, Mrs Cecil Day-, Mrs Beere, Mrs Murdoch, Mrs Hudson, Miss Enid Smith, and many more. Lady Hall-Jone3 was another of the hostesses who entertained on Thursday afternoon last. The rooms were gay with spring flowers, and her daughter assisted her in looking after her guests. Mia-ny of the latter had also attended the various other At Homes, that were held that afternoon. Miss Tabart has returned to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Trout beck have returned to Napier from Wellington. Mrs Matthew Holmes is returning to New Zealand shortly from England.

HAWKE’S BAY, July 31. The ever popular cabaret at Napier, was well attended on Saturday uiglit. Those present Included: —Mrs J. Hindmarsh in a sequinned frock in chestnut shades; Mrs Forn N-orth, almond green sequinned frock; Mrs M. Turnbull, biack satin and lace; Mrs Gilray-, black sequinned georgette and satin; Mrs McLean, nattier 'blue beaded; Miss Goring Johnson, blush rose taffetta; Miss Cray-croft-Wilson, black georgette beaded over charmeuse; Mrs Riddiford, almond green georgette; Miss A. Anderson, cameo pink silk morocain; Miss Hindmarsh, velvet in soft shades; Miss E. Morgan, black beaded georgette over satin; Miss M. Newton, briar roso pink, early Victorian frock

in taffetta; Miss Dalbel, black georgette and charmeuse; Miss Fannin, black charmeuse; Miss G. Lowry, cameo pink with silver tissue; Mis 3 Straehan, black net and georgette ; hfiss Swan, flame crepe-de-ehene; Miss Speedy, green and blue shot silk; Miss Barry, georgette in tan and cinnamon shades; Miss J. Harstoii; daffodil charmeuse. The Post arid Telegraph dance, held at Hastings was a great success. Among those present were:—Mesdames Cooper, Sissons, McMahon, Carlton, Roulston, Misses Harding, Simmonds, Hassett, Harper, Davidson, Frude, Philips, Wilson, Herlihy, Cotter, Clarkson, McAusiin, Williams, Love, Hewitson, and Seed. On 'the occasion of the visit of the Gisborne High School football team to Hawke’s Hay, dance was held in the Forester's Hail, Napier. Among the guests were; Mrs Armour, wearing a panne velvet frock, in powder blue; Mrs Stark, cream charmense and lace; Mrs Ashcroft, black panne velvet; Miss K. Bradley, nattier blue velvet, with lace bevthe; Miss Triggs, oriental coloured frock in georgette; Miss Cornford, Early Victorian, in rose silk: Miss M. Newton, black panne velvet; Miss McKinnon, cameo pink charmeuse, with georgette to tone; Mass E. Morgan, cream silk morocain; Miss Forsyth, cornflower blue velvet; Miss Rodie, tangerine panne velvet; Miss Hardy-Gibson, almond green georgette over satin; Miss N. Creagh, black velvet; Miss Bird, rose silk. Several afternoons have been arranged for Miss Matthews, on the eve of her wedding, Miss A. Anderson and Miss Craycroft-Wil-son were hostesses during the week. Mrs Ridgway, of Waipawa, has been visiting Napier. Miss Edgar, of Napier, is visiting Dannevirke. Miss Elsie Williams (Frimley) is on a visit to Auckland. Mrs G. Easton (Masterton), who has made a short stay in Hawke’s Bay, returned this week. Mr and Mrs Burnett (Waipukerau) were in Napier during the week. Mr and Mrs McLanghlan were in town this week, and have returned to Tikawhate. Miss Shrimpton “Matipiro,” spent a holiday in Gisborne. Mr and Mrs Von Kettle are on a visit to Gisborne. Miss Cunningham is on a visit to Dannevirke. Mrs Parker (Taiekithuna), is on a visit to Napier. . Mrs J. Kibblewliite is on a visit to her sister, Mrs F. Von Dadelszeu, of Hastings. Mrs Lindsay Johnston and Miss Johnston (Gisborne) were in Hawke’s Bay during the week. . Miss Ivy Thompson (Hastings) left on a visit to London, where she will take up a course in arts and crafts. Miss Thompson cxnects to be absent for about 12 months. Mrs Thor'burn (Hastings) lia3 returned from a visit to Woodville. AUCKLAND, July 31. A reception was given at the Auckland Lvceum Club last "Thursday afternoon for Professor and Mr 3 John Adams who are touring the Dominion. Mrs B. Buttle (activ:tr president) received the guests. During the afternoon a short but interesting address was given by Professor Adams on lhe Sunny Side of Selfishness.” After tea had been served, Miss Hams gave a pianoforte solo, Miss Bowles recited, and Mrs M'Callum contributed a musical monologue. . A most successful season was brought to an end at the Conceit Chamber of the Town Hail last Saturday evening, when the Rainbow Revellers received an enthusiastic farewell. Crowded audiences have greeted the performers each evening, and Sister Hannah’s Building Fund, for which the entertainment was organised, will benefit very materially from the funds. At the fall of the curtain the performers were accorded an ovation, each being the recipient of a beautiful bouquet, after which a special call was made for Mrs Edwin Horton, who is really responsible for the splendid organisation oi the whole of the entertainment. Mr and Mrs J. N. Miles, of Marton, are visiting Auckland. , Mrs Rov Wilson and Mrs A. Mast field have returned to Auckland after an extended visit to England and the Continent. Mrs N. Little is staying with her mother, Mrs G. Fox, New Plymouth. Mrs Perry (Masterton) and Miss t anny Maun sell, al3o from Masterton, are the guests of their sister, Mrs R. W. Tate (Whangarei) for a few weeks. The marriage of Miss Alice May Bennett, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. E. Bennett Herne Bay, to Dr Harry Fester Holmden ’ son of Mr H. H. Holmden, Pcnsonby, was solemnised at St. Matthew’s Church last Wednesday afternoon. Canon F. W. Young, assisted liv the Rev. C. H. Grant Cowan, officiated. ’ Arum lilies were used to decorate the church. The bride’s frock was of ivory satin embossed with panne velvet, and was made with a panel from one shoulder caught at the hip with a spray of orange blossoms. The court train of ivory sonple satin was lined with gold tiEsue, and the bridal veil was worn unden a wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids—Miss Hickey, Miss Maisie Bennett (Palmerston North), Miss Marjory Bennett, and Miss Noreen Bennett—were alike in frocks of autumn tinted panne velvet, finished at the hems with bands of fur and panels of ac-cordion-pleated georgette. Their hats of brown georgette were wreathed with autumn leaves. Dr R. H. Walton acted as best man, and Dr Kenneth MacComiick as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held by the bride’s parents at the residence of Mr and Mrs C. F. Bennett, Hamilton read. Herne Bay. Among the guests were: Mr and Mrs Trevor Holmden, Mr and Mrs Peter Holmden, Miss Holmden, Mrs J. Stewart. Mr and Mrs Leslie Murray, Dr and Mrs Wilkin, Mrs Kenneth Mackenzie, Mr and Mrs Cutpan. Mrs Dignan, the Misses Didsburv (2), and Miss Lindsay, etc. When the bride went away she was weaning a smart suit- of navv embroidered in an Eastern design, and small navy hat wreathed with ospreys. Crowded houses are greeting the appearance in Auckland at His Majesty’s Theatre of Irene Vanbrugh and Dion Boucicault. “His House in Order” might have run for anothen week or more, as hundreds of playgoers have been unable to obtain tickets or gain admission to any part of the theatre. It is my sad duty to record the death, after a long illness, of Mrs Burns, widow of the late Mr J. C. Burns, of Auckland, which took place at her home, Dromorne road, Romuera, last week. As Miss Irene Jameson, her girlhood was spent in Wellington, whore sire had many friends. Mrs Burns leaves one son, a school boy of some ten years of age, to mourn her loss. The death of Mrs Bamford, wife of Mr Edwin Bamford (late Registrar-General of Laud and Deeds) lia3 also taken place during the past week. WEDDINCS. On the afternoon of Wednesday, July 23, the Presbyterian Church at Port-obello was the scene of a very pretty and popular wedding, the happy couple being Isabella Margaret, elder daughter of Mr and Mr*

D. M'Kay, of Hooper’s Inlet, and Robert, only son of Mr and Mrs W. M'Lelland, of Wioldiffe Bay. The church was tastefully decorated with flowers and foliage, and a beautiful floral bell was suspended above the bridal parly. The Rev. Scott Allan, officiated at the ceremony, and Mrs Habershon acted as organist. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a gown of white crepe-de-chine and silver lace, and a veil of white tulle and bride’s blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of white flowers. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lucy M'Kay, who wore a frock of peach coloured crepe-de-chine and a black hat trimmed with tulips and streamers of narrow black ribbon, and carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. The bridegroom was supported by his cousin, Mr Henry M'Laughlin, of Southbridge, Canterbury. After the ceremony some 90 guests adjourned to the Coronation Hall, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. Afterwards Mr and Mrs R. M'Lelland left for the north, the bride wearing a navy coat frock, fawn velour cloth coat, and a black panne velvet hat. • • • The Owaka Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday, July 23, when Ina Barr, youngest daughter of Mrs Barr and the late Robert. Barr, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to James Pagey, son or Mr and Mrs Pagey, of Winton. The Rev. Paterson officiated, and Mrs Miller presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride. The bride entered on the arm of her brother, Robert Barr, and looked charming in her bridal frock of shot apricot silk, with silver lace panel caught with a pearl ornament. She wore her veil in the fan style, with a wreath of orange blossoms around her head and carried a shower bouquet of white heather and spring Sowers. She was attended by Miss Nelly Latta as bridesmaid, and Alice Logan as flower girl. Their dresses were apricot panne velvet, with with black picture hats, and they carried bouquets of spring flowers with streamers to match the frocks. The bridegroom was attended by Mr H. K. M’Kay. After the wedding the guests motored to the residence of Mrs James Logan, sister of the bride, where the wedding breakfast was held. They were received by the bride’s mother, who wore a smart navy costume, black hat, and furs. The bridegroom’s mother was attired in a tailored navy costume and hat to match, and furs. The usual toasts were honoured and best wishes expressed for the happiness of the young couple, who left amidst showers of confetti by motor for the north. The bride’s travelling costume was navy serge, daintily trimmed in scarlet, with hat, shoes, and hag to match, and a coat of mole coney. The present from the bridegroom to the bridesmaid was a gold wristlet Watch, and to the flower girl a Nellie Stewart bangle, the bride presenting the bridegroom with a gold watch chain.