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Otago Witness, Issue 3726, 11 August 1925, Page 55

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# Friday evening. Last Saturday evening a most successful dance was held by the students of St. Margaren’t College in the Allen Ilall, where Misses Callander and Fairburn were hostesses. The hall was most beautifully decorated for the occasion with scarlet ribbon forming a spider web with a large spider in the centre, its eyes lighted with scarlet. Amongst the guests present, as well as a very large number of students, were: Lady Ross, Professor and Mrs Jack. Professor and Mrs Thompson, Dr Storms, Professor and Mrs Ramsay, Professor Adams, Professor Benham, Dr and Mrs Marshall MacDonald, Mesdames iDlmlop and Malcolm, Misses Barron, Ross, Glendiuning, Smith* S. Ross, r airburn, Pryde, Rutherford, etc. A most successful evening was given by the members of the Play Reading Circle for Mrs Doorly on Monday at the Otago Women’s Club. There was a very lar- T e number present, os well a s those taking part in the performance. A most beautiful memento in the shape of a painted programme by Miss Olive Burton was presented to Mrs Doorly. The musical part of the programme was executed by Mrs Wilson, Mrs Mason, Miss Hanham, and Miss Smith. Recitations, dialogues etc., were given by Mesdames Morrell, Poorly’ Begg, Williams, Gardner, akefield Holmes, Gilkison, A. C. Stephens, Hutchison, and Miss Dutton. At the end of the programme a delicious supper provided by the circle was much enjoyed by all present. On Wednesday evening Miss Theomin entertained friends at bridge at her home in Royal terrace. The same evening Mrs Vivian gave a bridge party at her residence, Cumberland street. Bridge was played in the drawing room, whilst a dainty supper was much enjoyed in the dining room. Present, as well as the host and hostess, were: Mr and Mrs J. Hutchison, Mr and Mrs Guy Sinclair, Dr and Mr s R. Fulton, Mrs Le G'ren, Misses Ulrich, Taylor, and Gilkison, and Messrs Hartmann and Vallange. A most successful dance was given by the John M‘Glashan College boys on Tuesdav evening, when Mr and Mrs Colin Gilray received the guests in the hall, which was most beautifully decorated for the occasion. A very enjoyable time was spent dancing, after which supper was much enjoyed by all present. On Tuesday evening Mr g Durant was hostess at bridge, when a most successful evening was spent. There were present: Misses Priest, Vipan Vallange, Bishop, Le Cren, and Allen, Messrs M'Phail, Andrews, Vallange, M'Pkerson, and Cuddie. On Tuesday evening Mrs J. M. Gallaway entertained friends at bridge at her. residence, Musselburgh. Miss Edith Stocker, who hag been for some years in Christchurch has taken up her residence in Dunedin again in connection with the hostel of the Y.W.C.A. Mrs Barr, who has been absent from Dunedin for the past few months touriug the North Island, returned on Saturday, after a pleasant holiday. Mrs Morison, of England, is at present paying the Misses Graham, Heriot row, a visit. Mrs W. Hazlett and the Misses Hazlett (Invercargill), who have been spending a few days in Dunedin on their way to Christchurch, went north on Tuesday. Mrs Moffet (Invercargill) is at present on a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Herbert Napier (Middlemarch) are the guests of Mrs Balk, Maori Hill. Mrs Stock was a hostess at bridge on Friday evening. Mrs George M'Lean entertained friends at bridge during the week. Miss June Batchelor left for Christchurch on Monday, en route for Wellington, where she will be the guest of Sir Joshua and •Lady Hosking. Misg Nancy Barr left on Tuesday to be present in Wellington for Fleet Week. Miss Laidlaw left on Friday for Christ- . church, where she intends staying over National Week. Miss Joachim, who left this week for the Franz Josef glacier, will join Miss Lambert later for Rotorua. Mr and Mrg Edgar Shand. who have been spending some time in Australia, have returned to New Zealand. Miss Letty Williams left on Friday to spend National Week in Christchurch. Miss Evans (Canterbury) is the guest of Mrs J. A. Sim. The engagement is announced of Mist Gwen M'Phail. dauehter of Mr and Mrs G. M'Phail, of Dunedin, to Mr Gordon Coull, second son of Mr and Mrs T. C. Coull, of St. Clair. Mrs Mandeno gave a young people’s dance at her homo on Friday evening. Primroses, violets, and snowdrops decorated the dining room, and lucky-number, spot, and slipper dances varied the programme. Present were: Misses Logan. L. Logan, Orawshaw, H. Fenwick, Phillips, Ritchie, Brasch, Reid, Dunlop, Oalbraith, Begg, Thompson, Chsmptaloup, Mandeno, Lawson. Winsome, Milner, Messrs Sumpter, Williams, Galbraith. M'Phail. Macassev. Henderson, Reeves (2). Gowland. Barr. Cameron, Begg, Fitzgerald, Blomfield, Gilkisofr, Solomon, Lawson. INVERCARGILL, August 7. Miss H. Macdonald has returned from a short visit to Dunedin. The Misses ITazlctt (9) motored to Dunedin this week on their way to Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Burns (formerly of Invercargill) are staying at the Club Hotel. Mr jind Mrs E. Russell left for Christchurch this week. Mr and Mrs L. Webb also went to Christchurch this week. Mrs D. Cuthbertson has gone to Christchurch for a short holiday. At the Women’s Club bridge on Monday night, the prizes were won by Mrs Garrett and Mrs A. B. Haggitt. Amongst others present were: Mesdames J. M‘G. Watson, L. Webb, W. Macaiister Macpberson, Prain, T. S. Miller, CJuinn, D. Cuthbertson, W. Ewart, G. Chewings, R. N. Todd, W. i’odd, C. Jennings, B. Bassiian, Scandrett A. E. Smith, Binney, J. M’Leod, P. Tliomson, Mitchell, G. Macdonald, Ussher, Boyd, Mac Gibbon, Owen Johnstone, F. A. Barclay, Hoyles, Spencer, Carswell. H. P. Thomas, Misses Fynes-Clinton, Henderson Macpherson, Streltell, Guthrie, Broderick, Lousely, M. Mehaffey, Logan. Perrin. Drcwe, and Oughton. Mrs Hunter has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Abbey Jones left for Christchurch this week. Mr and Mrs A. B. Moffett are making a short stay m Christchurch. Mrs H. Macaiister is also staying in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs A. W. Rodger have been to Wellington for a few days. Miss Keddie went to Christchurch this week. The cabaret circle of the Women’s Club had its opening evening in Wednesday, when there was a good attendance. The rooms * were very prettily decorated in coloured streamers and paper curtains to match. Some of those present were: Dr and Mrs J. G. Macdonald, Dr and Mrs A. M'Caw, Dr and Mrg It. Crawford, Mr and Mrs Graham, Mr and Mrs J. Macdonald, Mr and Mrs Dunham, Mr and Mrs R. Wales, Mrs Andrews, Mrs Macrell, Mr and Mis E. Broad, Mrs C. Dickens, Mr and Mrs G. Scandrett, Misses T. Watson, Macpberson, Crofts, N. Strettell, P. M’Qucen, Oughton, MV Todd. N. Royds, I. Smith (Dunedin), 0. Holloway, S. Hogg, Scandrett (2), Drewe, Collins, M. Dickens, Reen, Messrs J. Dundas, Longuet, E. M. Gilmour, 11. Smith, (i. Todd, M. Ott, Adams, G. Gilmour, Hitchens, W. Martin, A. Oughton, Boyd, M'Callum, Nicoll. Ferguson, and Whitson. Mrs W. Quinn left for Dunedin on Saturday. OAMARU, August 8. Mrs Arthur Nicholls (Maheno) has returned after spending a few weeks at Geraldine. Mr and Mrs Max Douglas (Dome Hills) are at present visiting Christchurch for the Grand National. Misg Murdoch (Dunedin) is visiting Mrs Darling, Eden street. Miss Hertslct (Waimate) is spending the week-end with Mrs Orbell. Kahanga was held at Mrs Sutton’s, where a most enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs Alan M'Douall and Miss Pre3ton gave a most enjoyable dance in the Bungalow cabaret last Friday. Some present were: Mrs Preston, Mr and Mrs A. M'Douall, Mr and Mrs Maude, Mr and Mrs H. Preston, Dr and Mrs Scott, Dr and Mrs SmithMorton, Mr and Mrs Irvine, Mr and Mrs MacCulloch. Mr and Mrs Mollison, Mrs J. Preston (Palmerston) - , Mrs Clarkson, Misses Preston( Darling, B. Sutton, E. Hewat, Maxwell (Dunedin), N. Reid, R-oxby, J. Russell, P. Tomlinson, W. Dennistcn, S. Sutton, J. Sumpter, etc. Mrs Tomlinson ig spending a few weeks in the North Island. TIMARU August 7. Mr and Mrs R-. L. Wigley (Highfield) are spending a week in Dunedin. Mr 9 C. N. Orbell and Miss M. Orbell (Tli€ Levels) left on Tuesday for England, via Australia; Mrs Maurice Harper, Kinnoull, Wai-iti road accompanied them as far as Oamaru, and returned to Timaru yesterday. Mrs W. F. Hamilton, Ashwick Station, is back from a visit to Christchurch. Miss Lambert (England), who is staying with Miss Alice M'Laren, of Highfield, will be the guest of. Miss Mary Macdonald, of Christchurch for Race Week. Mr and Mrs Sangster and Miss Marjorie Sungster (Fairlie), and Mrs Standen (Timaru) returned by the e.s. Maunganui on Monday, after spending the winter in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Mr and Mrs Melville Jameson (Otumarama) motored to Christchurch on Friday. Mr and Mrs A. H. Muir, Nile street will go to Waimate to-morrow on a short holiday. Mrs Walter Raymond and family, Park lane, went to Dunedin on Friday. Mrs C. E. Shallcrass, Otipua road, returned on Wednesday from several weeks spent in Auckland. Mr and Mrs Watkins (Wellington) are at the Dominion Hotel. Mr and Mrs and the Misses Edgar-Jones, Otiritiri, Mr and Mrs E. G. Kerr, Nelson terrace Mr and Mrs Timaru Rhodes, Had- - low, Mr Maurice Harper and Miss B. Harper, Kinnoull, will motor to Christchurch on Sunday. Mr and Mrs E. D. Mosley, Maori Hill, will go to Christchurch to-morrow. The Misses Gillies (Mayfield), who were with Mrs Melville Jameson, are now the guests of Mrs Timaru Rhodes. Miss Wright (Secheron) Returned on Tuesday from Wellington. Mrs J. C. Lougknan, who was with Mrs J. P. Newman, of Moana, went back to Wellington on Tuesday. Mrs M'Govern (Bank of Now South Wales) has leturnod from a long visit to Auckland. Captain and Mrs John Brooke (Blenheim), who were with Mrs Elmslie, of Highfield, have gono to Christchurch. They will leave about the 14th instant for India, where Captain Brooke has received a military appointment. The. Mayor Mr J. G. Wallace, has bought Mr W. T. Ritchie's residence. The Pines, College road. A pretty wedding took place at Chalmers Church, whon Mies Bessie Waddell, second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Waddell, Waiiti road, was married by the Rev. P. Gladstone Hughes to Mr J. P. Steven, second son of Mrs George Steven, Beverley road, and the late George Steven. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful Irens of white satin, with a white georgette overdress and long beaded satin tram. The long tulle veil, embroidered in true lover’s knots, was arranged mob-cap fashion, and caught at either side with orange blossom. She carried a bouquet of winter roses and heliotrope primulas. Miss Evelyn Waddell, the bridesmaid, was in au embossed jade green chiffon velvet, caught up on the left side with a large brilliant buckle. Her pretty black bat had long lace streamers and

p floral brim. She carried a bouquet of White polyanthus lilies and violet primulas. Mr Hector Steven was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home in Wai-iti road, at which over fifty guoats were present. Mrs Waddell wore a mole braided marocain coat and skirt, and a black hat with ostrich feathers. Mrs George gteven wa 8 in grey gaberdine with a black at. Later in the day the bride and bridegroom motored to Christchurch, the former gearing a very smart henna coat and skirt, find a hat to match. On the occasion of Mr Richard Le Cren’s twenty-first birthday, Mr and Mrs C. J. Le Oren and the Misses Le Cren, Grey road, gave a dance in his honour. Mrs Le Cren wore a pretty frock of green velvet panelled in shot silk and gold tissue. The birthday Oake was presented by an unknown friend. The drawing room was full of spring flowers, and on the supper table there stood a large bowl of daphne. Miss Hall supplied excellent music. Those present were: Mrs Maurice Le Oren, Misses Ethel Le Cren. A. Johnston, Harper, Macdonald, M. and R. Tripp, Philp. J. Paterson, Cunningham, L. Hay, M. Curtis, L. Cartwright, P. Nairn, H.

Orboll, and Beadel, and Messrs M. Le Cren Raymond (2), Barker (2), Bruce, Baxter, g! Innes Jones, Unwin, A. Stewart, D. Johnston, Stewart Macdonald, Curtis, Beauchamp, Ronaldson, K. Pratt, and J.’ Philp Last week Mrs W. H. Orbell (Highfield) and Mrs C. L. Orbell (Pentlow) invited some of the oldest friends of Mrs C. N Orbell and the Misses Orbell (The Levels) to a farewell tea at Ye Good Intente rooms. Mrs \\. 11. Orbell woro a cream coat and skirt, and a fawn hat; and Mrs C. L. Orbell was in a cinnamon brown coat and skirt, with a hat to match. Other guests were: Mesdumes M Harper. C. Perry, A. W. Wright R. 11. Rhodes, R. L. Orbell, 0. H. Tripp' Wigley, A. Hope, A. H. Roberts, Orrasby! J. Thomson, Gladstone Robinson, F. F. A. Ulrich, W. H. Unwin, Cartwright, and w! K. Oibson. and Misse H M‘Lnren (2). A. Hassell, R. Ulrich, R. N. Thomson, N. llowcll, and K. O’Brien.

ASHBURTON, August 7. Mrs A. 11. C. Harper (Waimato) has been the guest of her mother, Mrs Peach, at Mt. Somers. Mrs Harper iutendb spending a few

days in Tiinaru before going on to Waimale. Miss Ilenley is the guest of Mrs W. Nosworthv, Walnut avenue. The Australian Ladies' Pipe Band gave two concerts in Ashburton on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The members of the band were given a civic reception on their arrival in Ashburton on Monday. Mrs Pcttey, who has been staying in Waimate, returned to Ashburton this week, and is the guest of Mrs J. C. Norton. A team of lady golfers '.vent to Tiraaru on Thursday to play a match against Timaru. Those comprising the team were: Senior— Misses Keith, Boddington, Stewart, Orbell, and Bonnington, and Mrs KennedV; junior— Mrs Fisher Miss Laing, Mrs Smith, Miss Dunlop, and Misse3 T. and T. Brown. Dr A. Kidd, medical superintendent of the Waipiata sanitorium, arrived in Ashburton on Wednesday. He is returning south to-day. Miss L. M’K£nzie, who is leaving the position of supervisor of the Ashburton telephone exchange to be manned was met by the staff, and presented with some pieces of Doulton ware and a set of stainless cutlery. Mr A. M. Williams, formerly chief reporter on the Guardian, who left at the beginning of the year to take up a position on tho literary staff of the Rand Daily Mail, Johannesburg, has been appointed organiser and manager for that journal in the Gold Reef districts. Mies S.. Boddington has returned from a visit to North Canterbury. Miss Jennings, Carter’s terrace, has gone to Wellington on a holiday trip. Mr H. G. Kemp, engineer-secretary of- the Ashburton Electric Power Board, left for Wellington on Saturday to attend the meeting of Power Boards and lower Boards’ engineers. Mr and Mrs J. H. Grigg (Longbeach) have been staying in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs F. Standage, Walnut avenue, are in Christchurch at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs H. F. Nicoll intend going to Christchurch for the races next week. The most successful plain and fancy dress ball held in Ashburton during the present season eventuated in the Allanton school on Wednesday evening, and, as a result, the forthcoming carnival to augment the funds of the Allanton Sports Club will benefit materially. The amount collected was about £35. The school was most effectively decorated with streamers of every imaginable colour, which were fastened to large red bells suspended from the ceiling at each end of the room. A number of Chinese lanterns was also used, giving an Eastern effect to the room. The music was supplied by Daybourne’s orchestra. The prize for the most original boy's costume went to Ken Austin (morning tub), and for most original girl’s to Gwen Al’Laren (a grocer); best dress (boy) M. Walker (a naval officer); best dressed girl, N. Sullivan (a wasp); most original lady dress, Miss M. I. Clark as tennis; best dressed lady, Miss I. Gourdie (Queen of Hearts); most original gentleman, Mr R. Beach (frozen lamb); and best dressed gentleman, Mr R. Bushell (jockey).

CHRISTCHURCH, August 7. Mrs Teschemaker is visiting her daughter, Mrs John Barker, Four Peaks. The Rev. E. C. Crosse and Mrs Crosse leave on Friday for the North Island, where they intend spending the holidays. Miss Betty Cotterill left last Monday for Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs Arthur Grigg (Longbeach) will be the guests of Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson for Grand National. Week. Mrs M. J. Godby and Mr Robert Godby (London), who have been visiting relations in Canterbury, have left for Auckland, to join the Niagara, en route for England. Mr and Mrs H. C. -Nolan (Gisborne) are visiting Mrs Gerald Westenra, Garden road, Fendalton. Miss Mavis Macfarlane, who was the guest of Miss Sliona Rhodes, left on Wednesday for North Canterbury. Miss Lambert (England) will be the guest of Miss Mary Macdonald, Hambleden, for Race Week. Mr and Mrs Peter Hall have returned from Sydney, where they went ior their wedd'ng tour. Miss Stella Murray, who has returned from London, is staying with her mother, Mrs Henry Murray, of Bealey avenue. Mr and Mrs Cracroft Wilaon (Hawardeu), Miss Rosemary Wilson, and Mr Stewart Peter will be the guests of Mrs J. Cnorolt Wilson, of Cashmere, during Grand National Week. Miss Fenwick (Dunedin) will be the guest of Mis T. F. Gibson, of Fendalton, for next week’s gaieties. Mr and Mrs J. H. Grigg (Longbeach) will be the guests of Miss Mary Macdonaid, of Hambleden, for the Grand National Week.

Miss Helen Abraham, of the North Island, is visiting relations in Christchurch. Mr and Mis Herbert Elworthy and the Misses Elworthy are staying in Christchurch. Last Friday Miss Estelle Davis was hostess at a bridge party in the interest of St. George’s Hospital. The prize for the highest score was won by Mrs Barker. Amongst these present were: Mia Davis, Mrs Frank Cowlishaw, Mrs Harold Barker, Mrs W. J. Sim, Mrs APKillop, Miss Tabart, and Miss Alma Bladder. In the L.G.U. medal match Mrs Mavne won in the silver division, and Mrs Ross Lascelles in the bronze division. A senior and junior Canadian foursome knock-out match will be played at Shirley after Grand National Week, beginning on August 18* The Christchurch Hunt Club steeplechase meeting was held at Riccarton on Saturday, and was fortunate in having a fine, sunny day and very interesting racing. The attendance was good, and many people from the country were present.

BLENHEIM, August 4. On Wednesday afternoon and evening at her residence in Eltham street Mrs A. Duncan entertained a number of friends in honour of Mr and Mrs C. E. Butcher, who are shortly leaving our midst to take up residence in Wellington. Progressive bridge was the form of entertainment, and took

place in the large drawing room, which waa tastefully arranged with bowls of daphne and other spring flowers. All kinds of delicacies were dispensed throughout the afternoon and evening. Mrs Duncan received her guests, wearing a black sequinned gown with touches of green, and Mrs Butcher wore black velvet with cream lace. In the afternoon the first, prize was won by Mrs Bastings, whilst the booby prize was awarded to Miss Murphy. In the evening the first prizes were won by Miss Amuri Neville and Mr Butcher, while the booby prizes fell to Mr and Mrs Leech. Others present were: Mrs P. Monro, Mrs Young, Mrs C. Mills, Mrs C. H. Mills, Mrs Bull, Mrs M’Donald, Mrs Ronai, Mrs O’Donoghue, Mrs Brammall, Mrs Murphy Mrs Farmer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Boyea, Mrs Harvey, Miss Amy Neville, Messrs A. Duncan, A. Farmer, Leech, Butcher, Powell, Boves, G. Mitchell, and Harvey. The following afternoon at the Malplaquet rooms a number of ladies met and made a presentation to Mrs Butcher. On Thursday evsning at Mr and Mrs R. M'C'allum entertained a few friends by means of progressive bridge. The nrizGß were won by Mrs A. Mowat and Mr G. Bacon. Mrs M'Callum wore a gown

of black velvet. Among those present were: Mrs Orr, Mrs J. White, Mrs Scantlebury, Mrs Bacon, Miss Smith, Messrs P. Mowat ; Bacon, Scantlebury, R. M’Callum J. I White, etc | On Thursday evening Miss Nancy WilkinL son gave a jolly little party at her parents’ residence in Percy street. The competition i was won by Miss 'Jarbara Griffiths. Others » present were: Misses K. Redwood, Jean Grace, and Connie Bacon, Messrs J. 1 Griffiths, J. Stevenson, and J. Wilkinson. Mr and Airs J. M’Arthur (.East Coast) were in town during the,week. > Mrs A. Ritson-Tbomas (“Tirohanga”) was in town for a few days during the week. 1 Misses Rudd (2) have returned from a visit to the North I-land. 1 Mr and Mrs G. Rudd, who have been spending a holiday in Australia, returned home on Monday after a most enjoyable holiday. Colonel Noel Adams and Airs Adams, who have been spending a holiday in Alarlborough, left for the North Island on Saturday. _Atisi V. Farmar is spending a holiday in Christchurch. WELLINGTON, August 5. It v.ns a most delightful afternoon which delegates to the Dominion Conference of tho I'C.v Zealand Farmers’ Union and their wives spent at Government House on Thursday, when they' were the guests of their Excellencies tho Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson at afternoon tea. The guests were received in the large reception room, and as they arrived were introduced to their Excellencies by Colonel J. Pow and Mrs Pow. Afterwards they gathered in tho ballr oni for tea, which was served from buffets down the sides and at one end of the room. Spring flowers were everywhere to s«-en, and the beautiful flowering pot plants which were massed in the alcove of the ballroom were greatly admired. The many Scotch names amongst the guests struck his Excellency, who laughingly remarked that he might almost be in Scotland, and both he and Lady Alice Fergusson discussed munv matters bearing upon country life with their guests. Her Excellency wore a frock of pale cyclamen marocain and georgette with a georgette scarf. Miss lergusson wao in a frock of geranium soit silk touched with black, and Miss Orr Ewing wore brown marocain. Airs Pow was in a frock of golden brown marocain with tunic of georgette and a brown hat. Among those who were present were Mr \V. J. Poison (president) and Mrs Poison, the latter wearing a frock of black marocain with black hat and fur wrap; Air and Mrs Stuckey (Dannevirke), Mr and Airs North Wairarapa), Air and Airs W. Mathcson (Eketahuna), Mr and Airs Carter (South Island), Air and Mrs Carson (West Coast), Mr and ALs Millburn (Wanganui) Mr Seisst (Auckland), Air Goosman (Auckland), a r Robinson (Bay of Islands), Mr A N. Aiackay (Auckland), Mr and Airs Clayton (Westland), Mr Allen (Auckland), K - • Dalrymple (Wellington), Air and ? fTS T */T? U n rie ( Wa «g an «i). Mr and Airs Isaacs Wellington), Dr Realces, Air and Mrs Purchas (Johnsonville), Air and Airs Greer (Nelson), Mr and Mr s J. E. Cullen (Nelson), Mr and Airs M’Millan (North Canterbury), Mr MTntosh (North Canter-b]lr-v|; Mr C. F. Overton (North Taranaki), Air Duxfield (Hororata), Air Alurnev (Papanui), Mr and Airs Trafford (Pelorus) Mr and Mrs C. C. Jackson (Kopuaramra)’ Air and Mrs Watson (Hawke's Bav), Air’ and Mrs Harding (Auckland), Air and Mr a Talbot ' (Auckland), Mr and Airs Burge (Bay of Islands), Air and Mrs Barker (Gisborne), Air and Airs Gray (North Canterbury), Mr and Airs Wilson (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Stone (Auckland), Mr APKenzie and the . Aliases APKenzie (2) (Southland), Aliss SininT ( A ™ kland J. Mr and Mias Fulton (Otago), Mr and Mrs J. H. Joll (Hawke’s ( i r ay) in Mr r> aml M« J - r - Lynch (Manawatu), Mr I. Bruce (Palmerston North) Air W Morrison (Wanganui), Air A. G. Alumby (ixeretaunga), Mr H. Roberts (Bav of Islands), Mr B. Heays (Hawke’s Bay) Mt and Alr3 A. Reith (Alanawatu), Air J. R Cullen (North Canterbury), Mr p t’ Roberts (Poverty Bay). Air P. Arnott (Southland), Air E. Bowmar Air G P Johnston and Air R. Sim (Southland),' Mr £}• k- Eewis (South Canterbury), Air J OiHan (Hawke’s Bay). Mr L. T.' Danieli alasterton), Mr A. How (Wairarapa), Mr H G. Gibson (Mairoa). Mr M’Conachie (Glen: tape) Mr A C Leary (Palmerston .\Vt“ : ?r r £; „ P . reston (Palmerston North), Air O C. Wilkinson (North Otago), Air A H* - Derbyshire (Palmerston North), and’ Mr ■ C. J. Earns (Taranaki).

A very successful cabaret dance was held at the New Ambassador on Tuesday night in aid of the Wellington Free Kindergarten The organisers were tile Wellington Book 'md b V<i m j thele "' ere about one hundred and fifty dancers present. Very complete arrangements had been made to ensure the enjoyment of everyone present, and as a result of the effort a sum of about 630 will be handed over to the Kindergarten funds Among those who had made up parties were Mrs F Gill Mrs Sydney KirkcaJdie Miss Joan Kirkcaldie, Mrs Coull Mr Pea cock, Miss Richardson, Miss M’Gr’egor Misl Miss Hall, Mr and Mrs Basil Donne, Mr Dymock, Mr and Mrs Gray, and very many more. ‘

ml CARTERTON August fi The annual ball given by the kdies 'of Martinborough took place on Tuesday evening, when gay crowds from all parts of the district assembled. The parish hall was most artistically decorated. Great praise is due to Misses E. Nicholaus, secretary who worked most assiduously for the success of the ball, there were present: Alesdames W B. Martin, M. R. Smith, E. Xieholaus j' K. Kershaw, Beale. Kitchilig Sieve™ J Martin, Webb, F. Ward, W. Colman, Date' I. MLeod. Rame, C. APAllum. F. M'Allum* Eglinton. R. Al’Lnren, G. Al’Laron APKav’ Grace, Morrison, Green 11. Biss,’ Tilson’ Norris (Wellington). W. Tilson, and W Hore Aliases B. APLeod, E. Card, Colman. ITanielf Al’Lean, C. APLeod, E. APLeod, R. “Evaos’ AT. Beale. M. Hume. Clarke, Routhvan W bmjth, D. APLeod.* APAllum, H. Wall’ Sutherland. Jury. Havdon, Fountnine! Hnip-h’ Ross. Vincent, Campbell, J. APKay,’ Willie’ A. APKay, .Tarvie, F. APLeod, and J. APLeod’ The Lansdowne Ladies’ Social Guild hold a most enjoyable afternoon at the residence of Airs Cunningham, Lett street-, Lansdowne. last week. About 30 ladies were present, and a very enjoyable time was spent with music and song. Tho following ladies contributed items: Mrs Weller and Alias Wood (pianoforte), Mrs W. Wilkinson, Alias Jeannie Roff. and Aliss Wood (songs) Miss Thelma Allen (recitation). Mrs Weller playod the accopmanimenls. Tho hostesses were Mesffames H. A. Cunningham anff L. A. Howard.

The marriage was celebrated at St. Alatthew’s Church, Masterton, last week of Mr John Coates Scott,, eldest son of Mr Matthew Gardener Scott, of Alexandra, Otago South to Miss Edna Lyall Hunter, daughter of Mrs W. Hunter, late of Cavershnm, Dunedin The engagement is announced of .Tov'e youngest daughter of Mrs J. I. Fox. of Aoramri, Foilding, and the late Walter Robinson, Herrington, Foxton and George, mly son of Air and Airs G. Marchant, Streatham Hill, London.

Aliss Kcmpton (Ureytown) and Miss C. 1. Humphries v Cuitertonj have left for a two montxis’ tour ot the North Island.

Airs J. Wales has been perjlnS a holiday with M ms bi\eliey (lartcitOii), prior to her departure lor India. Mrs C. J. Bennett (Otaliuao) had a small children s party to iarewell tiie children of Alia Erl Williams before their departure r the Uid Country, where they will remain to be educated. On Thursday Airs J. F. Thompson (Gjevtown) gave an afternoon to Mrs j. K. iioir. who is leaving Greytown shortly. Du. mg the afternoon a competition was held, no winners being Aliss Burton and Miss Drummond. ( A quiet wedding was celebrated at Tine Crest, the residence of Air and Mrs M. Timmins, Eketahuna, the Rev. Spencer ofiicinting, when Miss S. Robey was married to I • Addlington. The bride was daintily attirted in a silver marocain frock handsomely trimmed with pearls. Miss Alice Alorris attended at bridesmaid, and wore a pretty frock of pink marocain. Mr F. M’Alamia carried out the duties of be9t man. The engagement is announced of Amy Francis, eldest daughter of Air and Airs F. E. Power, of Femridge, Alasterton, to Arthur, fourth son of Air and Mra W. Kensington, of Eketahuna, formerly of Hoveriiigham, England. A pretty wending took place at Ohakune on Wednesday, when sdr Arthur G. Colder, of Nireaha, Eketahuna, youngest son of Mr and Airs B. Golder, of Masterton, was married to Aliss S. E. M. Cooper, only daughter of Mr and Airs James Cooper, Ohakune, late of Nireaha. The Rev. F. Fleury (Mangatamoka) officiated. The bride was attired in a smart tailored navy coat frock, and was attended by Aliss Naomi Ranger, her niece, who wore a figured apricot marocain dress. Mr Leo Cooper was best Mis H. Bundle (Wellington) and Airs H. Ball (Auckland), who have been the guests of Mrs E. M. Bundle, Pownall street, have returned to their homes. The Rev. A. E. and Mrs Gillespie, who have been the guests of Air and Airs L. B. Alaunsell, Lansdowne, Alasterton, have left for Auckland. Aliss Rebe Smith (Lansdowne) i s spending a holiday in Taranaki. Airs Arthur Martin (Martinborough) has returned from a holiday in South Canterbury. Mis 3 Betty Parry, who has been the guest of Mrs R. Brown, of Alasterton. has returned to Mt. Bruce. Mr and Airs and Aliss Rutherford have returned to Alasterton from a visit to Hiuiain.

HAAIILTON. August 5. Last week an inter-club golf match was played at Hamilton, when a team from the Cambridge ladies’ Club motored over for the day. The Cambridge players were; Mesdumes G. Slack, Sutherland, V. Nolan, N. Banks, A. H. Nicoll, M. AVells, Horne G. Taylor, R. Hannon, Macky, and Ferguson; Misses Garland, Clemow, Watts, Robinson, A. Cox, and T. Banks. Hamilton players were: Mesdames W. Blythe, D. Hay, E. J. Hears, T. Lusk, A. J. Bond, E. J. Stewart, M. Bell, E Al. Alasters, Bartlett, C. F. Bond, A. English, and A. Beale, Misses Stevens, D. Macky, G. Hammond, J. Aiasters, W. Alanning, and C. Hammond. Members of Hamilton club present were: Mrs H. Douglas (president); Mrs W. H. Hume (captain), Mesdames H. T. Gillies, E. R. Gresham, H. Boyd, A. L. Tule, T. *C. Fraser, Tudhope, H. C. Ross, P. Stewart, G. Crimp, C. Reece, R. G. Guy, A. APNeisli, R. English, and W. G. Pountney, Alisses Beale, E. Bell, Young, D. Yule, Rimmer, H. Aiackay, Tully, M'Xicol, L. Simmons, and Dell. The Hunt ball held at Cambridge last week was a most brilliant affair, and the best ball that has been held for a very long time. Those present were: Alesdames C. Peake, I. Taylor, N. Alacky, J. Fisher, A. Gane, Crowther, Nelson, O’Meara, Sutherland, Jennings, S. Armstrong, M. Wells, A. Gane, Stapley, H. Lewis, R. Fisher, V. Cornaga, G. S. Taylor, S. Lewis, A. Williams. H. Aiiller, T. Cray, H. N. Newell, P. Dingle, J. Terkey, H. Hall, L. Walker, J. B. Arnold, Middleton, T. Ramstead, S. Banks, E. R. Lee, O’Grady, W. Gray, R. Hannon. F. Oliiver, and R. Souter, Alisesa G. Stead, Pretty, A. Rowe, Clemow, N. Banks, N. Paul, Rush, J. Sawers, Cowling, Hodge, Gorrie, Alilburn, B. Couper, G. Cox, Rishworth, C. Meredith, T. G. Hunt, J. B. Arnold, H. Brown, R. Souter, T. Banks, Boyce, Ross, Walters, M. Jones, N. Alanning, Chainey, Janies. T. Ring, L. Cussen, E. Dick, Windsor, C. Bertlesen, C. Willis. Gane, Buckland, Bell, Simpson, J. Thompson, Garland, Stuart, E. Garland, Kusabs, Aiasters, Shaw, Christopher, Franklin, Clemow, Crowther, Clarkin, Rose, Al. Cowie t D. Yule, B. Hunter, Hayes, Pritt, C. Bertlesen, Al’Carrol, Page, N. Scott, N. Pickering, H. Moorliouse, Parsons, Seavill, E. Hammond, 0. Wilkinson, Inglis, Hooper, Rutherford, Gillies, Higginson, Watt, Fester, D. Clark,-M. Hart, Sands, Z. Hart, Al. Newcombe, K. Fisher, and T. Taylor. Mrs A. Beale gave a delightful afternoon tea at her home last Friday to a number of her friends. Those present were: Alesdames H. Douglas, D. Robbie, J. Hammond, P. E. Stevens, E. Rawson, J. C. Chittv, T. C. Fraser, E. Cox, W. Ilume, E. R. Gresham, E. H. O’Alearu, W. W. Ross, T. F. Jolly, F. Wilson, H. Greenslade, H. I. Biggs, E. P. Cowles, J. F. Strang, R. Matthews, H. A. Young, A. L. Sheppard, F. Al. Spencer, A. F. Meldrum, and E. B. Walker, Alisses E. Bull, Stevens, C. Jolly, Wallnutt, and E. Jolly.

FEeILDING. August 5. Mrs Tomlinson has returned from a visit to Wellington. Aliss Alargaret Hill is visiting Wellington. Air and Airs John Graham are visiting Wellington. Mrs Kingston has returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss Orr and Miss APKenzie are visiting Auckland. Mrs Sandford entertained a number of gtiests last week at a very jolly and enjoyable bridge ovening. Among the guests were: Mesdames_M’Beth, Graham, Phillips, Brower, W. BaiTey, Harding, and Little;’ Aliases Sarah and Jessio Bailey, and others. Mrs Graham carried off the first prize. On Thursday afternoon Airs Jenkinson arranged a little surprise party to “.Strathspey,” the home of Mr and Mrs David Bell. A jolly competition caused much amusement, and music and dancing helpod to pass a very enjoyable time. The guests were Mesdames Jonkinson, Tingey, Brower Harding, Davoy, Graham, Hanger, Webster! Phillips, Kingston, Williamson (Wnitunu), and a number of others.

HAWKE’S BAY, August 7. At the Napier cabaret on Saturday night a very jolly party assembled. Among thoßo present were: Mrs Ford North, wearing a uretty frock of blue charmeuso and silver Jace; Mrs Tonkin, deep roec georgette frock over charmeuse; Mies 0. Sifiison black georgette beaded frock; Miss M. Stond, cream charmeuse frock beaded • Miss Afollie Cato, violet igeorgette fbeadod in slilver; Mis* Robert*, peacock blue velvet; Miea K.

Geddis, lilac georgette; Mia* Doreen Tennant, marine blue and silver; Miss Synies, copper georgette beaded to tone; Miss Bhrimpton (Hastings), blush pink charmeuse; Miss Averill Strachan, ivory charmeuse with beaded georgette overdress; Miss K. Bradley, blue chiffon velvet: Miss Molly Lusk, blue taffeta; Miss Harston, briar pink georgette; Miss Morrah (Invercargill), cherry red charmeuse; Miss Smith, lilac and parma silk; Miss Hudson, copper charmeuse; Mies Chambers, black georgette over charmeuse. At the reception held after the wedding of Miss Isabel Barry to Mr Roy Buddo, son of the Hon. D. Duddho, M.P., Mr and Mrs 8. Barry entertained about 80 guests. Among the guests were: The Hon. D. Buddo ana Mrs Buddo. Dr and Mrs Waterworth, Mr and Mr* Crisp, Captain and Mrs White Parsons, Mr and Mrs D. Barry, Mr and Mrs A. L. Falls, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Cartwright Mr and Mrs Heale, Mrs Strachan, Miss Strachan, Mrs Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Tonkin, Miss Russell. Mr and Mrs Geddis, Mr and Mrs H. Crisp Mr and Mrs Harris (Gisborne), Mr and Mrs Denholm, Mr and Mrs D. J. Barry (Gisborne), Mr P. Higgins, Miss R. Barry, Mrs Russell Mr and Mrs Ford North, Mrs F. Kahlenberg, Mrs Duncan, Mrs M'Sweeney, Mrs Young, Mr and Mrs Chapman. Mr and Mrs Fraser, Mr and Mrs Martin, Mr and Mrs Robson, Mrs Lockie, Miss Smith, Miss Buddo, Miss Londoun, Misses D. and R. Smith Miss M'Glashan, Miss M'Gill, Miss M. Newton, Miss Creagh. At the beginning of the winter Mrs C. J. Nantes, Marine parade, Napier, opened a bridge room at her residence, which has supplied a long felt want to both Napier and Hastings bridge players. Many parties take place. Mrs H. Humphries entertained a foursome, including Mrs Hayward (Wellington), Mrs Carlisle, and Mrs Tennant. Mrs G. Thompson last week gave a bridge party at the rooms, the guests being Mrs C. J. Nantes, Mrs _Tonkin (Hastings), Mrs O’Meara (Hastings), Mrs Hector Stratton (Hastings), Mrs J. Reid, Mrs RtuCenklau, Miss Small. *Mre D. S. Laing, Mrs Hill, Mrs Foster (Auckland), Mrs O. Krogh (Hastings), Mrs Dinwiddie (Hastings). Mrs D. S. Laing was the hostess at another party given at Mrs Nantes rooms, those present being Mrs D. S. Laing, Mrs Nantes, Mrs O’Meara, Mrs H. Stratton Miss Small, Miss Mahoney, Mrs Reid, Mrs G. Thomson, Mrs Ruddenklau. At another table Mrs Moodie was hostess, the guests including Mrs Costello, Mrs Chadwick, and Mrs Cornford. Mr and Mrs N. Mackie (Palmerston North) were in Hawke’s Bay for a short holiday. Mr and Mrs S. M'Farlane were in Napier for the week-end. Mrs Tony Wilder, Spring Bush, Otane, is the guest of her sister, Mrs H. Reimers, Parnell, and is accompanied by Per two children. Mrs and the Misses Hildreth (Hawke’s Bay) are on a visit to Wellington. Miss Sally Williams is the guest of her aunt, Miss Cooper, Karori. Mrs A. Scott and Mrs Hector Scott, Bidwill street, Timaru, are on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Misses Reid and Inglis are on a visit to Gisborne. Miss Curlett (Hastings) leaves shortly on‘ a visit to Australia! Miss Glory Simson (Napier) is on a visit to Auckland. Miss Smith, who is shortly to be married, •was met by fellow lady golf players on the Waipukurau golf links, and presented with a handsome clock. Mrs J. Reid made the presentation, and wished Miss Smith every happiness.

AUCKLAND, August 5. The Auckland provincial ladies’ golf tournament is being played off on the Titirangi links under perfect weather conditions, bright sunshine and a cloudless sky reigning all day long. The president and members of the Officers’ Club gave a ball in the Scots Hall last Thursday evening. The decorations were superb, the whole of the gallery being draped with bunting, while the stage was converted into a comfortable lounge with piled rifles and service guna on guard. Pretty paper ehadea deeply fringed in gold threw a golden glow over the scene. In the supper room the decorations were carried out in purple and gold, clusters of gold and purple balloons forming a canopy overhead, and on the tables bowls of wattle, yellow jonquils, and violets were effectively arranged. The guests on arrival were received by Colonel Hardie Neil and Mrs Neil, the latter wearing a frock of black panne velvet and black and silver tissue. Among the guests were: General Melvill (commanding the New Zealand Forces); Mr Walter F. Boyle (American Consul) and Mrs Boyle, the latter wearing a frock of coral pink georgette and gold lace; Lady Lockhart, in a draped gown of blue embossed georgette; Mrs Napier, blue brocade with touches of silver; Miss Joyce Stevenson wore a most beautiful frock of gold lace over midnight blue georgette and tissue, showing at the foot of the skirt a hem of pale pink rosebuds. A debutante was Miss Hardie Neil;.in a frock of cloth of silver with an overdress of ivory lace caught at the side with tulle loops and trails of tiny pink rose-buds. An At Home was given by the Victoria League at the Lyceum Club last Wednesday evening. The president, Mr W. J. Napier, greeted a number of new arrivals who have lately come to Auckland, and who are members of the London Victoria League. The American Consul, Mr W. F. Boyle, made a short speech, as also did Mr F. G. Southon, a scoutmaster of Crowborough, England, who came to New Zealand a few months ago in charge of a party of eight public school boys. A musical programme was later listened to with great enjoyment, items being given by Miss Ngaire Bowles, Mies Venables, Mr Massey, and Mr Burton, after which refreshments were served from the dining room of the club. The League of New Zealand Pen-women, a newly-formed league, which is fast growing into numbers, gave a luncheon last week in honour of Mrs Cluett (Isabel Maud Peaoocke), who has lately returned from a visit to England. The resident Mrs Boyd, was in the chair, and in welcoming M c Cli-et proß®r»lc her with a bunch of purple irises. Mr s Victor Macky, secretary of tno league, read a letter from Miss Editn Howes, president of the Dunedin branch, and affiliated with the league in Auckland. In this letter reference was made to the exhibit of New Zealand women writers’ work at the forthcoming Exhibition to be held in Dunedin. Mrs L. Mills (Wellington) is staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs E. T. Wilder, of Otane, Hawke’s Bay, is visiting friends in Auckland. Mr and Mrs Roy Sellar have left on a **ip to the South Sea Islands.

WEDDINGS.

On Thursday, July 30, at St. Mary's Church, Mornington, before a large gathering of relatives and guests, the marriage took place of Dorothy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs S. P. Mirams, of Montpelier, to Colin, elder son of Dr and Mrs J. S. Maclaurin, of Wadestown, Wellington. The church was prettily decorated by friends

of the bride, spring flowers and chrysanthemums being used, and the Rev. Canon Smell (Milton) conducted the service. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple frook of satin de chine, the low flounce of fine cream lace touched with gold being finished at each side with flat flower* of cream and gold tissue. The slippers were of gold brocade, and the veil was arranged with a pearl coronet in front and orange blossom dusters at each side; the bouquet of cream flowers with touches of gold and cream coloured streamers completed a charming toilette. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Phyllis K. Mirams, who wore a straight frock of lavender georgette, with the tunio bordered with silver lace, a small hat of lavender, and silver slippers; and also by Miss -Nancy Maclaurin, cousin of the bridegroom, whose frock was of fine embossed lavender material simply cut; the low flounce and short sleeves being edged with silver bead fringe, while her hat was to tone and her slippers oi silver tissue. Both bridesmaids carried bouquets of violets, pink-heath, and maidenhair, with streamers of lavender. The Misses Clare and Ruth Mirams followed wearing frook* of gold and maize-coloured taffetas, and small black ribbon hats, and carrying posies of artificial forget-me-nots. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr VV. M. Maclaurin, as best man, and Mr John Mirams as groomsman. The reception was held at the residence of the hriao’s parents, Mrs Philip Mirams receiving her guests in the hall, and wearing a tunic of Chinese blue and silver with a black morocain skirt, a black hat of panne velvet, with ospreys, and a wrap of grey marabout. Miss Margaret Mirams wore rose-coloured satin charmante with a flowered hat to tone. The breakfast was served in the drawingroom the table being decked with tall vases ox narcissi, daffodils, and fern. The guests included Miss YVhitehorn (Wellington), aunt of the bride; Miss Mirams, Mrs Sydney Mirams, Mr and Mrs Lindley, Mr and Mrs J. P. M’Gowan, Mr and Mrs W. M. Sinclair, Mr and Mrs H. D. Tennent, Mr and Mrs Salmon, Mr and Mrs Warren Boyd, Mr and Mrs Eastgate, Mr and Mrs Wakefield Holmes, Mr and Mrs Boot, Mr and Mi's L. D. Coombs, Mr and Mrs H. Chapman, Canon and Mrs Small; Mesdames Cleeve, Edwards, Kingston, Paterson, and Sewell; Misses G. Mirams, C- Ball, Nancarrow, and E Bentham; and Messrs Ball, Noel Mirams, Sinclair. Quilliam, G. Burk, Neild (Wellington), and many others. Dr and Mrs C. C. Maclaurin left by car for the honeymoon, the bride wearing a becoming frock ot cin-namon-coloured rep, with facings and collar of chocolate brown, the small georgette hat to tone being trimmed with Hat blue flowers.

The marriage was solemnised by the Rev. G. T. Brown at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North, on July o, of Muriel Constance, youngest daughter of Mrs Law, of “Wiilowbank,” Palmerston •North, to William M’Lagan, only son of Mr and Mrs G. Duncan, of Apiti. Tfee bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr R. S. Law, of Palmerston North, looked charming in a dress of blush pink brocho trimmed with roses and rouleaux and silver lace with tiny sleeves en suite. The bridal veil was of cream silk lace, edged with silver and arranged with bands of silver tissue and pink georgette. A bouquet of freesias, palest link luculia, azaleas, and maiden hair fern, completed the toilette. The bridesmaid, Miss 1. Marshall, of Palmerston North, cousin of the bride, wore an exceedingly becoming frock with foundation of shot silver lace with panel effect of eau-de-nil silk moire, relieved with a shoulder spray and girdle of silk and velvet roses. About her hair she wore a circlet of silver tissue and eau-de-nil georgette flowers and carried a bouquet of orchids, jreesias and lemon chrysanthemums. A niece of the bride, Valda Blundell, of W 7 el lington, was flower girl, and wore a dainty frock of palest lavender crepe de chine and a corone'. of lavender tissue. The best man was Mr Clive Bartlett, of Kimbolton. Included among those present were the bride’s mother and three sistere Mesdames G. Blundell (Wellington), G. A. Evans (Otaki), and W. Davies (Ranfurly, Otago); Mesdames A. T. M‘ln tyre and F. Fitzgerald (WhaW tutu, Gisborne) sisters of the bridegroom; Miss M‘Lagan (Palmerston North), aunt of the bridegroom, and Mr A. D. Law (Palmerston North) brother of the bride. Mra Law wore navy silk morocain handsomely braided and with relief in Egyptian design, a black hat, and carried a bouquet of scarlet anemones. Mrs Duncan wa§ gowned in black satin and wore a black and white hat, and carried a posy of violets. Following the ceremony at the church, where Mr A. J. Graham presided at the organ, a reception was held at the residence of the mother of the bride, “Wiilowbank,” Church street. Late in the afternoon Hie happj couple left by motor car for New Plymouth, the bride’s travelling costume being a tunic frock of braided amethyst gaberdine, with black hat and fur coat.

The wedding was solemnised at the St. Kilda Methodist Church on July 29 of Doris Melba Norris, only dulighter of Mr and Mrs 11. P. No*ris, of High street, Musselburgh, to Walter James Brown, eldest son of Mr and Mrs G. B. Brown, Thames street, Invercargill. The Rev. E S Harkneßs officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty frock of ivory-figured morocain, with silver coronet and beautiful veil, and carried a shower bouquet, com cosed of white chrysanthemums, white heather, pale pink cinerarias and maiden-hair fern. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Jean Jackson, who was assisted by Miss Eileen Brown, of Invercargill. They wore twin frocks of sea-green and shell pink morocain respectively, with coronet headdress made of gold ribbon and finished with pretty silk flowers to match their frocks, a*d carried beautiful shower, bouquets, composed of primulas, cowslips, white heather, end maidenhair fern The best man was Mr D. G. Brown, of Invercargill. and the groomsman Mr H. Stroude. The cnurch l ad been beautifully decorated by the girl friends of the After the ceremony about 60 guests sat down to the wedding breakfast, which was held in the Sunday School Hall. The happy couple left by motor on their honeymoon trip. The wedding gifts, which included several cheques, were numerous and handsome.

At the Presbyterian Church, Waitati, on July 15, the marriage was solemnised of Mary, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Williamson, to Mr Frank Sheed, also of Waitati. The Rov. A. M. Finlay son performed the ceremony, and Mrs Crawford presided at the organ. The bride, who waß given away by her father, was daintily gowned in a tunic frock of oream silk

morocain with pearl trimmings. Her tulle veil fell from a spray of pearls and orange blossom, and her bouquet was of cream and pale pink flowers. The bridesmaids. Miss Hyida M’Farlane and Miss Mary Harrison, wore pretty frocks of deep salmon satin charmeuse and hats of black georgette trimmed with salmon and autumn-tinted flowers. They carried bouquets of golden brown chrysanthemums and red leaves. The bridegroom was ably supported by Messrs Eric Sheed and Thomas Connor. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Williamson entertained a large number of friends and relatives at Saratoga House, when the dining room was beautifully decorated with St. John’s wort and Christmas roses. Later in the day Mr and Mrs Frank Sheed left by car for the north, the bride travelling in a nigger brown tunio frock, with hat and shoes en suite. In the evening an enjoyable social was held at Saratoga House.

On June 30, at the Chapel Royal, Savoy, London, a wedding of New Zealand interest took place. The bride was Miss Hetta Fraser Cargill, daughter of Mr J. W Cargill, formerly of Dunedin, and the bridegroom Mr Hugh Bernard Player, son of Mr Fewster Player, of Watford. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Payne (brother-in-law of the bridegroom). The bride, who was given away by Sir Francis Price, wore a dress of beige lace and a crinoline hat of similar tone, trimmed with ostrich feathers. She carried a bouquet of crimson roses and myrtle. 'Die three children who attended her as bridesmaids were the Misses Meg and Christine Williams, of Frimley, Hastings, and Jocelyn Price (youngest daughter of Sir Francis and Lady Price). They wore frocks of pink georgette and carried Victorian posies, with wreaths of forget-me-nots round their heads. The bridegroom’s brother was best man. After the ceremony the guests drove to Lady Russell’s house in Chelsea, where a reception was held. The honeymoon was spent on a motor tour of Devonshire and Cornwall.

Three weddings of New Zealand interest were to take place in London last month. The first was to be on July 14 between Mr J. G. Meglaughlin and Miss Peggy Wilson, daughter of Mr * and Mrs Henry Wilson, of Auckland. July 20 was the date arranged for the marriage of Lieutenantcommander Vero E. Kemboli, R.N., to Janet Margaret, daughter of General Sir Andrew H. Russell and Lady Russell. On July 23 Mr lan Grant Taylor was to be married to Nancy Beatrix, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. H. C. Bond, of Wellington Mr Taylor for 6ome time represented his firm, Meesrs R and H. Ferris, in New Zealand

“ALIEN’S” LETTER FROM ENGLAND.

IBpecially Written for the Ladies' Page.) June 22. CLIMAX OF THE SEASON. The first day of Ascot was parasol day, and proved to be the hottest day of the week. Tuesday, with its cool breeze, and sometimes the shadow of cloud, permitted the wearing of cloaks over the gossamer frocks. Such cloaks! It would have been regrettable had their owners been debarred by the warm condition from wearing them at least one day during the meeting. Wednesday might be called Ascot’s cloak day—thousands of women wore them, cloaks of every fashion and hue and material ever used for modern cloaks. Fluttering in the breeze they might have been ll>,ooo butterflies—cloaks of purple and mauve, of champagne and blue and rose satin, cloaks of lace or even georgette and chiffon, which clung to their wearers in graceful lines. The most amazing sight next to the cloaks was the motor cai-s, more than 20,000 of them being parked in the enclosure, many of their owners lunching on top, and using the roof a 3 a private stand. Both sides of the course were crowded before the scarlet and gold outriders heralded the approach of the Royal procession. The Queen wore a lovely gown and cloak of pearl grey, and a hat to match, trimmed with blue feathers, with a pearl necklace and diamonds. Princess Mary and the Duchess again drove in the second carriage together. Princess Mary wore orchid mauve and a hat to match, the Duchess being in lavender. Golden Cup Day—or Ladies’ Day; but all days at Ascot are ladies’ days—is supposed to be the most brilliant outdoor function of the year, for which the Court dressmakers and milliners of London and Paris create and keep their masterpieces. Only the personal friends of the King and Queen, or those personally approved by them, are admitted to the Royal enclosure, and every year the list of applications of society people of all countries undergoes scrutiny, but the other stands and enclosures were on Thursday as crowded and almost as gay to see as the Royal enclosure itself, where the “ Royal set ” of society made one of the most picturesque of the annual pageants since Queen Anne inaugurated Ascot. The weather was beautiful—sunshine flocked with shade,—and the first wearing of the secretly-planned frocks and hats afforded the interest of the morning, before lunch and the racing began. The effect in the mass was a moving colour wave: like the wind stirring a field of variegated flowers. Much beige, black and white, and pastel tones were blended with the new pdnk (like crushed strawberry), lime green, rose, blues of every shade, orange, chalk-white, red, cream, lavenders, and primroses, with the erey and the black of the men as shading. There was. little in the style of the frocks to distinguish them from evening dress, except that the necks were not so low; in some instances the thin materials were worn high-necked, with short sleeves or with elaborate long sleeves, and the square-cut or round neck worn with scarves of billowy tulle or flowers, and sleeveless coats of ninon, chiffon, and georgette were worn with long gloves, and beautiful Oriental sunshades in fragile materials. The chiffon coats were sometimes touched with an edging of fur.

The hats were very large, but trimmed with great simplicity, sometimes the feathers ot flowers being under the drooping brim, making an enchanting frame for the face. Gold lace cloaks were among the laces and chiffons. The note was feminine, the mannish modes being -absent.

The Queen looked handsome with her silver hair and fair complexion, creaai gown, and a hat trimmed with pink and Blue feathers, and her cloak of soft hyacinth blue touched with chinchilla. Princess Mary wore a lovely dress of pink and blue flowered chiffon, covered by a silver wTap collared in ermine, and a picture hat of rose. The Duchess of York wore a putty-coloured frock of crepe, and her mushroom hat had brush ospreys in vivid yellow tucked in under the brim Princess .Arthur of Connaught wore a gaily-patterned chiffon frock in yellojw and green, and a hat of lily-green crinoline with a long droooing feather of the same shade; also a choker necklet of nearl and iade. Lady Maud Carnegie (Princess Maud) wore a cream dress with a steel girdle and a large orange hat with shaded paradise plumes of orange and lemon. Lady Patricia Ramsay’s dress was of chiffon, patterned with flowers—huge crimson and pink roses on a brown ground, and a simple pinkish straw hat with a drooping brim. Princess Helena Victoria wore a brown chestnut satin coat touched frith shaded brown fur, with a gold and sepia hat. The Duchess of Portland, again iwth the Royal party, wore a long coat of biscuit-coloured crepe, with a picture hat of mulberry colour. The Duchess of Sutherland wore a lovely coat with a tiny black hat caught up in front with a diamond arrow. A striking lace dress was worn by the Duchess of Grafton, entirely of exquisite old Brussels, which she wore with a white fur and a large black hat. The Duchess of Newcastle was in navy blue and white crepe, with hat to match; the Marchioness of Londonderry wore a currant-colour dress with hat to match; the Countess of Lauderdale was all in white, with a long white satin coat; the Marchioness Camden wore beige crepe; Lady Irene Pratt a frock of red, black and yellow crepe, and a big hat; the Countess of Pembroke was in orchard mauve; and Lady Mountbatten, in a lovely hydrangea blue throughout. The Countess of Haddington also wore blue.

On the last day of the races—another beautiful day—the Queen was looking remarkably well in a cream cloak and gown, and a hat trimmed with pink roses and ostrich feathers. Princess Mary wore lovely beige, and the Duchess of York ecru lace. Lady May was in a pale yellow patterned frock; the Maharajah of R-ajpipla had green enamel and diamond buttons on his long coat. The lawns and enclosures Were not so crowded as on Cup Day, but there were, as on the previous days, many distinguished French and American visitors, and also many from the Dominions. As the golden hours lengthened into the drowsy afternoon, it was with regret that Ascot was over for 1925. It had been an ideal Ascot—not for years had the Royal historical meting been held under such perfect conditions, and the debutantes whose first Ascot it was will have many stories to tell—perhaps to thier own young daughters in the years to come—of the dresses of to-day and the beauty and grace of the women who wore them; of the lifting of silk hats and hats not of silk, and the mighty cheer from both sides of the course as the King and Queen, in semi-state, came down the long drive. Lady May Cambridge is one of the debutantes who is enjoying her first season. Like all the girls of the Royal Family, she has been very carefully brought up. Her mother is Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone; but Lady May has not been spoilt, the discipline of her training leaving the pleasures of society all before her. She stayed with the King and tyueen at Windsor during the Ascot week, and when the Royal warty broke up at Windsor went to Kensington Palace, where she is to be in charge of Princess Beatrice till her mother returns from South Africa. Hurlingham on Saturday was the resort of fashion as the headquarters of the polo games in this country. And the lovely grounds—the gardens in perfection—never framed a more Ascot-like gathering, when the King and Queen and a large company were present and witnessed the defeat of British polo players and the victory of America. This victory of the United States Army team, by 8 goals to 4 in the first of the international polo champion matches was well won, although it was a great disappointment to the English polo world.

The weather being so fine, there was a record gathering. The King and Queen motored over from Windsor, and Prince Henry, who accompanied their Majesties, returned with them to the Castle after the match ; but the Duke and Duchess of York went to White Lodge, their home at Richmond Park. Others oresent in the Royal box included the Duke of Connaught, Prince and Princess Arthur of Connaught, the American Ambassador and Mrs Houghton, the Marquis of Londonderry, Sir Harold Snagg, and Lieut.-colonel A. A. Duff-Scott, the manager of the Hurlingham Club.

Tempted by the glorious weather, thousands went to the seaside and the river. But although the weather held fair for the great river pageant of Ascot, Monday was chilly and overcast, with a north wind, but without the rain so fervently desired by gardeners and farmers. Over a wide area of Essex, Kent, and Sussex no rain has fallen since May 27, and Covent Garden florists on Saturday said they had not known such a dearth" of flowers in any June of the last few yean. It has been a week of summer to be thankful for, for English men and women do not often get 16 hours of sunshine in a day, as on Thursday, to enjoy. Last year it was wet for everything, and all the outside unrehearsed nageantry of the season was spoilt by continual rain. And even if the remainder of the summer be broken we have June to remember. In a day or two we shall have reached mid

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rammer's day, and the sunshine has been everybody’s possession. Nor is the whole pleasure of such a season for those alone Who can afford to pay for it, as tho Socialists grumble, for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, and a spirit of appreciation may, with very little SKpenditure or none at all, participate mentally and physically in much that makes the pageantry and the atmosphere. We are entering upon a great week of sport which »varj man and his wife can

enjoy. Cricked at Lords and elsewhere; tennis at Wimbledon; polo at Hurlingham; the Horse Show at Olympia, where the King and Queen, the noble and the simple, can meet together. (That opens to-dav). Before the summer is over it would seem that half America will come to visit England. Every ship is bringing thousands. Eqfht vessels, which left Nqw York at the week-end, brought 10,000, but these are but a few. A tourist agent 6ays that the usual procedure is a week in Paris, a dash at Switzerland and then Italy, and then straight to London and Westminster Abbey, the Tower, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Onoe I “did” those historic places with an American tourist. He was a journalist, and I met him at a literary “At Home.” lie said he would like to have

“Alien’s” valuable opinions of those sacred tombs of kings and heroes, and the historic State prison. He would be honoured, and so would America through his journal, if I would give him the pleasure —he would never forget it. That was 20 years ago, and I can faithfully say that I have never forgotten that day at least. It was a roasting day in July, and we had arranged to approach the Tower by the bridge to get trie “atmosphere.” We got it!—l don’t know how many over 100 degrees in the sun. Fortunately I wore “a low-crowned hat with a very broad brim,” and a cool frock, otherwise the Eace at which we hustled there would ave been catastrophe. We swooped upon the Beefeaters, bombarded them with questions, and without waiting for replies cantered across the courtyards in which, with an old Londoner, I had loitered half a dav reconstructing the terrible history of the river approach by which had come some of Britain’s greatest men and women under the portcullis that barred their return to freedom; but my escort had “done” the Tower staircase before I caught up to him m the room ‘where the princes were smothered. He had no time for the signatures of great prisoners who had cut their signatures deep into the stone of their cells, as deep as their lives and deaths are cut into the history of our nation. We hustled to Westminster and the Abbey, cool and quiet and dim, where Handel, in Poet’s Corner, is pointing to his scroll: *‘l know that my Retieemer liveth.” My friend brought out of his pocket a bit of paper on which were a few crumbs of grey stone, saying, oee here, ‘Alien.,’ I chipped this off the lower isn’t it great? 1 shall remember this day.

We scooted from Westminster Abbey to t>t. raul s—that mjVhty temple of imperial worship, where the heroes of the ration living or dead, are honoured. We did it in half an hour. Then we lunched. I believe m f friend had chipped crumbs of stone from Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral also. Bure, its all great,’’ he said appredavi f j j He 40015 out his notebook and jotted down : “The history of England is caiwed m monuments.” To-morrow ISl iir tO ’ never comes. Many happy returns of the day to the •^S B ’. Congratulations will reach him m Johannesburg for his 31st H 1 part ® * f the Empire, wiM VVlndßoP where the King present the new colours to thS Ist Battalion W elsh Guards * .Jjin o6Bß * Mary will be at the mitw P ? / glven by executive comworlTrm’ld Ue f n ,n Ma s'' 8 boiidon Needled™ ?hi= d h the Eoyal Bot nnic Gardens this afternoon. A large crowd T d »"* it will shir, f n ’ ™ a £ ,c of the June sun*d departed and an overcast sky and north wind left us shivering at 67 fin a Th ' S day last W6ek « was 77 and 60 degrees a nd sleeveless chiffon frocks were possible