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Otago Witness, Issue 3743, 8 December 1925, Page 67

TABLE TALK.

Monday. On Monday, November 30, their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Alice i. er ® Ußson a “ morning reception ” at the Art Gallery in place of the ball and reception which they had intended to hold, but which owing to the death of Queen Alexandra had to be postponed. Their Excellencies shook hands with each guest as they entered, after which several of the guests were personally presented. The halls were decorated for the occasion with roses and various flowers. Delicious morning tea was much enjoyed in the water-colour room, where al enjoyed chatting, surrounded by the beautiful pictures and decorations. Those present were his Lordship the Bishop and Mrs Richards, his Worship the Mayor and Mrs lapley, Sir Lindo and Lady Fergueon, Major and Mrs Haviland, Sir George and Lady Fenwick, Sir John and Lady Sim, Sir John Sinclair, lion. C.. Mrs and Miss Statham, Mr and Mrs Sutherland Ross, Mr and Mr s T. K. Sidey, Mr and Mrs P. Barr, Miss Barr, Mr and Mrs Hainsworth, Mr and Mrs Spence, Mr and Mrs Arthur Barnett, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Theomin, Professor and Mrs Hewitson, Dr and Mrs Russell Ritchie, Professor, Mrs, and Miss White, Mrs and the Misses O’Neill, Dr and Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Riley, Mr Melville Riley, Dr Marion Whyte, Rev. Tulloch and Mrs Yuille, Mr and Mrs Cheeseman, Miss Cheeseman, Mr and Miss Sommerville. Mr and Mrs Ros s (Melbourne), Dr, Mrs, and Miss Batchelor, Mr and Mrs Birch, Mr and Mrs Phillips, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Oram, Mr and Mrs Edmond, Mr and Mrs W. O. M’Kellar, Mr and Mrs J. A. Cook, Mr and Mrs N. Galbraith, Mrs and Miss Finch. Mrs M'Kellar, Miss Blomfield, Mr and Mrs Callan, Mr and Mrs E. Macas sey, Mr, Mrs, and Miss Glendining, Mrs and Mips LeCren, Mr and Mrs Alec Duncan, Mi and Mrs May, Mr and Mrs Halsted, Mr and Mrs Mandeno, Dr and Mrs Fitchett, Mr and Mrs Burt, Mesdames Howard Jackson, C. M. Begg, Greenslade, Watson-Shennan, Nisbet, and Spedding, Misses Lamrock, Bridgeman, Downie Stewart, Rattray, Reeves, Robertson, Halsted, Burt. Beg", Williams, Kane (Wellington), Ross, etc., etc.

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs J. A. Johnstone gave a delightful At home” at her residence. Driver’s road, in honour of the visiting delegates of the Plunket Society. The hostess received her guests in the drawing room, with her daughters, the Misses Johnstone. Everywhere beautiful flowers were arranged and in the dining room, where tea was served, glorious roses were used for the table decoration. Present were Ladies Sim and Ross, Mesdames C. Chilton (Christchurch), Craeroft Wilson (Christchurch), C. Wood (Christchurch), Parkes (Auckland), Jones (Whangarei), Blair (Gisborne), Hurst (Waimate), Theomin, Mandeno, Gallaway, Monro, Pearce (Invercargill), B. H. Gilmore (Christchurch), W. A. Moore, A. Barnett, Denton (Greymonth), Landels (Balclutha), Acton-Adams (Waipara), Pattereon (Timaru), Hunter-Brown (Nelson), Marshall-Maedonald, O’Neill, P. Barr, Herbert, Cleghom, Cunningham, Watson, Allen, and Brown, Misses Joachim, McGeorge, MTntosh (Wellington), Patrick, Stewart, and Hodinott. Sir Truby Kin" and Mr Young (M.P. for Hamilton) were also present

On Thursday Mrs J. M. Gallaway gave a small afternoon tea at her residence, Queen’s Drive, for Miss Mowbray, of Auckland. Present were Lady Williams, Mesdames Laidlaw. Hart, and Batchelor, and Misses F. Cargill, M. Cargill, Hart, Bell, Williams Gallaway, Rattray. Last Wednesday Miss Gallaway gave a bridge evening at her residence, Queen’s Drive, for Miss Bell (Shag Valley). The hostess received in the drawing room, where bridge was played. The guests were Mr and Mrs Garth Gallaway, Mr and Mrs Guy Sinclair, Miss Stock, Miss E. Roberts, Messrs Sise, Edmond, de Castro* J. Sinclair etc. On Friday afternoon Mrs Ulrich entertained friends at tea at her residence, Cumberland street, the guest of honour being Miss Mowbray, of Auckland. Tea was enjoyed in the drawing room, where Mrs and Miss Ulrich received the guests. Those present were Lady Williams, Mesdames Vivian, Moriscn (England), E. Graham, Richards, and Branson, Misses Webster, Mowbray (Auckland), Cargill, Graham, etc. Mrs Stevenson invited friends to bridge at her residence, St. Clair, on Thursday evening. There were present Mesdames Denny, Vivian, Martin (Christchurch), Irwin, Callis, MacDonald, O. Pringle. Miss Peggy Priest invited friends to bridge at her home in St. Clair, in honour of Miss Humphries, who is at present on a visit to Dunedin. There were present Miss Robertson, Miss Greta Finch, and Miss Le Cren (Christcurch), Messrs Cook, Vallange, E. Solomon, and S. Macpherson. Lady Marjorie Dalrymple, who is at present with Lady Ferguson, met the commissioners and captains of the various Guide companies at the Women’s Club on Wednesday evening. Lady Ferguson introduced Lady Marjorie, who explained the existence of the Guide movement in England, its qualities, the good it did amongst the girls, and the help it has given in th? various communities which take it up. Further meetings will take place this week. Mr and Mrs Edward Graham and Miss E. Graham are the guests of the Misses Graham, Mahuru. Mrs W. Hasdett and Miss K. Hazlett aro at present visiting Dunedin, and are at the Grand Hotel. Miss Leslie Laidlaw left Dunedin on Wednesday for Timaru to be present at the wedding of Mies Jean Hay, which took place this week. Mr and Mrs Claude Williams, of Gisborne, are’ the guests of Mr and Mrs Birch, of Mornington.

Miss Way, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs EUiston Orbell, St. Clair.

Dr and Mrs Eardley Fenwick, of Wellington, are the guests of Mrs Edgar Hazielt, Alva street Mr and Mrs J. Montgomery, of Christchurch, are visiting Dunedin. Mrs H. Acton-Adams, of North Canterbury, is staying with Mrs W. A. Moore, ■Venard,” Mornington. Mr and Mrs Cecil Wood are the guests of Mrs Leslie Wilson, Stuart street. Lady Luke, of Wellington, is with Mi 63 Beadle, London street. Mr and Mrs M. S. Brown, of Christchurch, who have recently returned from England, are staying with Miss Samson, St. Clair. Mrs Gilmour, of Invercargill, is at the Grand Hotel. Mr and Mrs D. Macdonald, of Edendale, are staying at Wain’s Hotel. Lady Marjorie Dalrymple is the guest of Lady Ferguson, “Wycnwood.” Sir Truby King, of Wellington, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Theomin, Royal terrace. Mrs Arthur Grig", of Longbeach, is staying at Wain’s Hotel. Mrs Craeroft Wilson, of Christchurch, is at Wain’s Hotel. Mr and Mrs H. A. Gilbert, of Christchurch. in the course of a three weeks motoring tour, are visiting Mrs A. G. D. Cameron, Glenfalioch Station, Nokomai, Southland. Mr and Mrs E. Falconer gave a delightful lance on Monday evening at the residence of Dr and Mrs A. Falconer. London street, the guest of honour being Miss Sara Paterson. Everyone had been invited to bring something for the kitchen, and when the parcels, which numbered about 60, were opened, many amusing and interesting things 'ere disclosed. Mrs Falconer received her guests in the library, and was becomingly attired black beaded georgette. Mrs A. Falcor< voie black georgette relieved with white, Miss Paterson looking charming in a frock of jade green heavily beaded in green and gold. Dancing was enjoyed in the drawing room, and a delicious supper was nirtaken of in the dining room, the tables looking charming with red roses. INVERCARGILL, December 4. Arrangements for the visit of their Excellencies Sir Charles and Lady Alice Fergusson have been completed. The Southland Women’ l : Club is givin" a reception for Lady Alice Fergusson on Tuesday evening, but, apart fiom this; the social functions will bo few, as their Excellencies are observing mourning for Queen Alexandra. This week they have been visiting Stewart Island. Mrs R. J. Gilmour left on Tuesday for a few days in Dunedin, and is the guest of Mrs Edmond. Miss Montgomery, who has been the guest of Mrs R. R. Binncy, has returned to Dunedin. Miss Macdonald, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Lulu Henderson. Mrs W. T. Hazlett and Miss Kitty Hazlett are visitors at the Exhibition. On Thursday Miss Phyllis Drewe gave a deliehtfu! tea for Miss Bessie Grigor. Those present included: Misses Lyndall and Runa Scanchett, Onie Fraser, Marjorie Ott, Olive Holloway, Marjorie Todd, Nan Oughten, Phyllis Sutton, and Bunty M’Pherson. Miss Edith Johnson, who produced “Pirates ' f Penzance,” has returned to Timaru. In January she proposes returning to her homo in Sydney. While here she was the guest of Mrs Jas. W. A. Prentice. Mrs .T. L. Bush gave an afternoon tea to-day in honour of Miss Hookey, of Gisborne. Those present included: Mesdames J. L. Watson, T. D. Morrah, Nevill, J. T. Prain, A. B. Haggitt, Ivo Carr, Hugh Macdonald, Hall-Jones, Stevens, and Charles Gilbertson, Misses Brodrick. M'Caw, Hackworth. T. Watson, Lulu Henderson, Olivo Morrah. Tucker, Macandrew (Dunedin), and Joyce Haggitt. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the Invercargill Amateur Operatic Society produced Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, “Pirates of Penzance,” in the Municipal Theatre. Packed houses applauded the opening chorus each evening. The flocking was particularly charming and pretty, the palest sweet pea shades being used in the colour scheme. The frocks were mid-Vic-torian, with the daintiest of poke bonnets beautifully decorated with roses and flowers of contrasting shades. Each girl carried a pretty Dorothy bag to tone with her frock, and wore long silk mittens. Great praise is due to Mrs Jas, Prentice for her untiring efforts in decorating the hats. The training of the chorus, which was easily the best chorus ever heard in any professional or amwtpur company in Invercargill, was also in the capable hands of Mrs F’rentice, and to her the credit of the fine performance of the entire company is due. After the performance on Wednesday the committee entertained the full company (including the orchestra of 20) at a delightful supper, which was set in a room at the back of the stage. The tables were prettily decorated with tall crystal vases filled with sweet peas and soft greens. After supper speeches were made by Mrs James Prentice and Messrs D. W. M’Kay, W. Drummond, and J. Hamilton. The gentlemen members of the company surprised the secretary, Mr J. Hamilton, by presenting him with an evereharp pencil. The society intends producing “Pirates of F’enlance” in Gore on Thursday of next week. Tho New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition committee has invited the society to perform at the Exhibition for three nights in March, 1926.

TIMARU, December 6. Mrs Malfroy, of Cadogan, has returned from some weeks spent with Mrs Glasgow, of Rangiora. Mr and Mrs Morris, of Sunridge. Bluecliffs, are back from Wellington. Miss Alison Johnston, of Timaru, is r‘ •'resent their guest. Mr and Mra Gladstone Robinson, of Oakwood, have returned from Dunedin. Their

guests, the Misses Mae Fie, of London, have gone to Mount Cook. Mrs Ben Howell will return to Cave tomorrow, after a short visit to Mrs George Rhodes, of Beverley, Christchurch. Mias Hay, of Auckland, who was j Tiiuaru for the Hay-Warren wedding, has gone to Dunedin. Mrs Edgar-Jones, of Otiritiri. Glen-iti, returned from Wellington on Tuesday, ller daughter, Mrs J. C. Guinness, Fafrlie, is spending a few days with her. Mr and Mrs W, W. Baxter and Mr Bruce Baxter returned to Timaru from Dunedin on Wednesday. Miss Leslie Laidlaw, who was with Mrs H. W, Ilay, Sealey street, returned to Dun•din on Thursday. Mr and Mrs W. D. Revell, Jackson street, Shack this week from a holiday at the itage. and Mrs F. 0. Davidson, of Wai iti will leave to-m6rrow for Christchurch.

Mrs C. A. Paterson and Mrs Cave, of Timaru, are in Dunedin for the Plunket Conference. Mr and Mrs Wallis, of Gore, who wore in Timaru for the races, left for Dunedin on Alowluy, accompanied by Mis R. H. Joyce, Avenue road. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Sharp, Wai-iti road, have returned from Wellington. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Hunter-Weston, Highthorne, Gleniti, are expected in Auckland tins week, after some months in Vancouver. Mrs Cotterill, of New Brighton, has been appointed, from a number of applicants, to the position of manager of the Hydro Grand Hotel, Timaru. Lady Mackenzie, who ia visiting Timaru, will leave to-morrow for England. On Monday hirs K. J. Le Cren, Miss Ethel Le Cren, and Mrs Maurice Le Cren gave a farewell “kitchen" afternoon at Maori Hill for Miss Jaau Hay. Mrs La Cren and Mrs

Bannerman sang, and were accompanied by Mias M. Hay. Miss M. Jones also playedThe amusing guessing competition was won by Miss Mary Gabites, and consolation by Mia L. E. Finch. The two lucky numbers were won by Miss Dora Warren, of Christchurch, and Miss Helen Cotterill. Other guests were: Mesdames H. Innes-Jones, E. G. Kerr, F. A. Raymond, L. E. Finch, S. Goodman. English, G. Wright (Wellington), Misses White, Ziesler, K. Harrison (North Canterbury), A. Evans, L. Cartwright, D. Macdonala, R. Wood, H. Cotterill, Clisgold, Pliilp, Brenda Newman, Ford (Auckland), N. Harper, B. Webster, and N. Wright (Levin). Mrs Robertson, Orbell street, gave a “china evening” on Friday for Miss Amy Flanagan, who is shortly to be married. Among those present wore: Misses M. Al'Keown, P. M'Arthur, K. Young, Marshall (2), N. Begg, Crorabie, G. Porter, M‘Coy, Elliot, and Sutherland (3). A very pretty wedding took place this afternoon at St. Mary’s Church, which was decorated by the girl friends of the bride, when Miss Jean Hay, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. W. Hay, Sealey street, was married by the ReV. G. V. Gerard to Mr Maurice B. Warren, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. M. Warren, "Waipuna,” Riccarton. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful frock of silver brocade. The front of the skirt was covered with Vandyked puffs of ivory georgette, caught with shell pink rosebuds. The long white lace train was lined with georgette to tone, and the embroidered tulle veil was caught at each side with orange blossom. Her shoes and stockings were of silver tissue, and she carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations. The bridesmaids, Misses Rosamund Wood and Dora Warren, of Christchurch, wore flame coloured knifepleated georgette frocks with beige coloured lace yolks and flounces, and narrow tri-coloured bands round their heads, with a small rose at one side to match their bouquets of Edward Heriot and Oueen Alexandra voses. Mr Lionel Cooke, of Christchurch, was best man, and Mr Ralph Beadel, of Christchurch, groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, Sealey street, which was most artistically decorated with pale pink peonies and roses. Mrs Hay received her guests wearing a beige silk frock, caught at the waist with a little spray of pink flowers, and a small dark brown hat with motif of shaded flowers. She carried a bouquet to match the hat. Mrs F. M. Warren (mother of the bridegroom) was in a black embroidered georgette frock with narrow gold front panel, and a black hat with a levee peony. Later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Maurice Warren left on their wedding tour by car. the latter wearing a gendarme blue georgette ensemble frock, with button trimming and coffee coloured lace collar and cuffs, and a lace hat with a oink rose. On the night after the Hay-Warren wedding Mr and Mrs H. W. Hav gave a dance at their residence in Sealey street. Mrs Hav wore a black frock woven with gold threads with embroidered Oriental bands at the “Tbot.

ASHBURTON, December 4. Mrs Arthur Grigg lias gone to Dunedin to attend the Plunket Conference. Miss Curtis and Miss S. Rountree spent a few days in Timaru on their return from Dunedin, and came on to Ashburton yesterday. Ensign G. H. Pratt and Mrs Pratt are spending a few days in Christchurch. Mr W. C. Smith is staying in Christchurch at the Clarendon Hotel. Mr and Mrs W. A. Morgan, of Mount Somers, motored to Christchurch last week. In the mid-Canterbury Lawn Tennis SubAssociation’s competitions, which commenced on Saturday, Te Marae No. 2 were beaten by Mount Somers by 10 sets to 6 in the A-grade. Mr and Mrs F. W. Selclon left on Monday on a visit to Dunedin and the Exhibition. Mrs Rogers, of Christchurch, is staying at Mrs Seldon’e house, during Mrs Seldon’s absence in Dunedin. Members of the Ashburton Motor Cycle Club had a most enjoyable run to Sharphn's Bush on Sunday. Leaving Ashburton about 10 am., they reached the bush, via Methven, about noon.' The party climbed to the waterfalls in the afternoon. The Hon. W. Nosworthy has returned to Wellington. Mr King (private secretary) and Miss Porter (typist) have also gone to Wellington. , Mrs Nosworthy gave a very pleasant morning tea on Wednesday at her residence, Walnut avenue, inviting several ladies to meet Madame Gower-Burns, of Christchurch. Among those present were: Mesdames W. Nosworthy. A. G. Dennani, Smith (Christchurch), Blackler. Misses B. and G. Claiidge Nosworthy, and the Rev. J. F. Wiseman. A very enjovable time was spent, Madame Gower-Burns delighting those present with her singing. Recently Ashburton has been gay as regards small dances, three having taken place. Mrs A. Bushell entertained some v o ung people at her residence. Havelock street, and gurprise parties visited Mrs A. Fooks and Mrs J. Connor. T , , Mr and Mrs John Gngg. of Longbeach. who have been for a trip to England, returned home yesterday. Mr and Mrs Arthur 11 went to limaru for Miss Jean Hay’s wedding to Mr Warren, and attended the dance given by Mrs rLiy in the evening.

CHRISTCHURCH. December 4. Sir George and Lady Clifford, who went to Timaru for the races, returned to Christchurch at the beginning of the week. Miss Stella Murray is visiting relations in Marlborough. Mrs George Murray Avnslpy and Miss Rose Gerard have returned from Timaru. Mrs Archibald Baxter, of Taieri. is staving with her father Professor Macmillan Brown, Cashmere Hills. Mrs Wvvern Wilson and Miss Kathleen Wilson, left on'Tuesday for their new home ill Hamilton. Maberley Beadel, who has been visiting friends in the North Island, returned home on Tuesday. Lady Marjorio Dalrymple is the guest of Mrs George Gould, of Avonbank. Mrs Adam Wilßon, of Marton, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Crucroft-Wilson, of Cashmere, returned home on Tuesday. Captain and the Hon. Mrs Tahu Rhodes leave on Friday for Glentui, where, with a party of friends, they intend camping out for a few weeks. Mrs Lancelot Lane, who hag just, returned from a trip to England, is staying with her daughter, Mre Endell Wanklyn. Madame Gower Burns has returned from Ashburton, where the wrb soloist at the Choral Festival held in connection with the Anglican Church. Mrs Ben Howell, of Cave, is staying with her mother, Mrs George Rhodes, for a few days. Mrs Sinclair Thomson, of Geraldine, is the guest of her sister, Mrs C. S. Bowden, Papanui road, Mrs George Helmore, of Fendalton, has gone for a trip to the North Island.

Mr and Mrs Guy Pascoe have moved into their new home in Antigya street, formerly owned by Mrs Gosset. Miss Margaret Tripp, who was the guest of Miss Joan Maling, has returned to 1 imaru. A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon at St. Barnabas’s Church, Fendalton, when Ella, second daughter of Mrs and the late Dr Prins, of Christchurch, was married by the Rev. Hugh Leach to Percy, second son of Mr and Mrs P. S. Whitcombe, of New Plymouth. Mr Harvey Prins gave away his sister, and Mr B. Whitcombe, of New Plymouth, was his brother's best man. The church was artistically decorated with lilies, delphiniums and pepnies. The bride wore a lovely frock of grey georgette with tunic and sleeves of handsome silver lace. Her quaint little Dutch bonnet of silver lace had posies of pastel tinted flowers at each side, and she carried a beautiful sheaf of delphiniums. In attendance were three children, Elizabeth Murray Aynsley and June Drummond Bailey, nieces of the bride, and little Angus Macdonald, son of Mr and Mrs George Macdonald, of North Canterbury. After the ceremony a reception was held at the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs George Murray Aynsley, old friends of the bride's family. Mrs Prins,. the bride’s mother, wore a handsome gown of black charmeuse, with a black feather ruffle and black hat. Her bouquet was of mauve flowers. Mrs Murray Aynsley’s frock was of black marocain richly embroidered with Chinese red and gold, and she wore a black hat trimmed with flowers, and carried a bouquet of red roses. Mias Emmie Prins, the bride's sister, wore a beautiful dress of black marocain, richly embroidered in jet, a grey fox stole, and a small black hat trimmed with apricot French flowers in front. Amongst others present were Mrs Horace Drummond Bailey (another sister of the bride), Miss Eileen Whitcombe (the bridegroom’s sister), Mrt C. Dillworth Fox (aunt of the bride), MisLean (also an aunt of the bride), and Mr Alister MacKenzie (Pleasant Point), cousin n the bride. In the marquee, erected on tli lawn, the tables were decorated with crysta bowls and vases of deep crimson roses. Th health of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by Mr Leach. Later Air and MrWhitcombe left for their wedding tour The bride wore a smart dress of navy blue rep, with touches of peacock green, an-’ a peacock green hat with an osprey at one side. The engagement is announced of Molly eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. W. Seymour, Dhura Deizle, Fendalton. to William Thomas, eldest son of the late Air and Airs W. B. Cowlishaw, Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Catrina, only daughter of Mr and Mrs D. A. M'Lean, of Napier, to Maurice, elder son of the late Air Danvers Hamber and of Mrs Hamber, Papanui, Christchurch.

BLENHEIM, December 1. Airs G. Rudd and Mrs F. Bull dispensed a dainty afternoon tea at the Atari borough lawn tennis grounds last Saturday afternoon, when there was a good attendance of croquet and tennis players present. Some of those there were: Alesdames Young, Best, Huddleston Brammall, Lightfoot, M’Callum, Harvey, Leech, Boyes, and Seddon, Aliases B. Griffiths, Harle, Bishop, Carlton, Mowat, Williams, Messrs M'Donaid, Brammall, Alurchison, F. Reid, Griffiths, Seddon, Hart, Bell, Thompson, Scantlebury, etc. On Saturday evening at the Orange Hall Mrs Campbell held a most enjoyable break-up to her dancing class. The floor was in good older for dancing, which was enjoyed until a late hour, and an excellent supper was provided by the parents of the pupils. Alls Campbell wore a gown of black silk lace over black crepe de chine. Others present were: Airs Revell, in grey velvet; Airs G. Rudd, black embossed velvet; Mrs Renai, orange coloured georgette; Airs D. Rutherford, pink crepe de chine; Airs Alurchison. block de chine; Mrs Hursthouse, black satin; Airs Grace, saxe blue taffeta; Mrs Youug, black with Oriental embroidery; Mrs Nathan, cyclamen pink georgette; Airs Kissling (Wanganui), rose pink bugle net; Airs Mack and whit** silk; Airs Thompson, black georgette; Airs Broadmore, pale green marocain; Mrs Brammall. black and white crepe de chine: Airs Horne, black ninon; Mrs Boyes. floral silk; Alisses Revell, saxe blue velvet; J. Williams, black lace over silk; B. Griffiths, blue charmeuse; C. Bacon, lemon ninon; Harle. black crepe de chine; Bishop, pale blue marocain; Hilliard, red -marocain; Bow'ie, green silk; Phyllis Mills, lemon crepe de chine; Ethel Mills, blue marocain- K. Bagge, blue velvet; AI. Ball, green silk: Doris Brammall. white crepe de chine; Peggy Rutherford, white silk; Betty Rudd, white crepe de chine; Linda Horne, lemon crepe de chine; Jean Grace, shot taffeta: J. Grace, pale blue crepe de chine; Diana Rose, white voile; Maline Brammall, white frosted voile; Broadmore. white silk; Coila apricot crepe de chine: Alessrs Brammall. Alurchison. Rutherford. Revell, Grace, Griffiths, Van Asche (2), Stevenson, Rudd. Renai. Miss Kirby, of England, is the guest of Airs M. Grace in Percy street. Mrs E. Rose has returned from a short vis’t. to Wellington. Air and Airs Hamilton Redwood have returned from a pleasant stay at their residence do-n the Pelorus Sounds. Air and Airs Marsh, of Auckland, have arrived in Blenheim, and intend living here for some.months. Airs O’Donoirhne, accompanied bv Miss Murphv. are visiting Wellington. Airs R. M'Callum has returned to “Argyle” after a Hip to the North Island. Mrs Coull. who has been visiting relatives at Hokitika, has returned to Blenheim. , , .... Miss M. Macnab, who lias been visiting here for some time, has returned to Wellington. ,_. . Airs A. Ritson-Thomas. ‘Tirohanga, was in town during the week. Mrs Palmer. Blue Mountain was in town during the week. ,

WELLINGTON. December 3. A social gathering to mark the close of the year’s work was held bv the members of the Young Women’s Christian Association at their new hall in Boulcott street on Monday evening. Decorations of flags, house

j banners, and flowers made the place tool J very bright, and the gatherings, which in eluded members of the Board of and their wives as well as a few aplWf guests, in addition to the members of thi Association, numbered over two hundred an< fifty. The toast list was a long one, am midway the presentation of trophies to th< winners in the various club competition! that had been held during the year was raadi by the Ala>or. A ceremony which every body felt touched them personally .was thpresentation to the president (Mrs M'Clav of a silver fruit dish from the girl member of the Association, and a very warm tribut to her interest and work for the Associatioi was paid her. For sixteen years Airs M’Cla has been associated with the Association and her coming retirement is felt as a gre.i loss. Later in the evening the tennis court, were formally opened by the Mayoress The wedding wa3 celebrated recently ii •St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral of Hazel Lesley only daughter of Mr and Mrs C. B. Mann to Mr William Mathewson Nairn. The Yen Archdeacon Johnson officiated, and M Robert Parker played the wedding music The bride, who was given away by he father, wore a French frock of ivory geor gette beaded in crystal. The tulle veil, heU in place with a coronet of orange blossoms also formed the train, and a beautiful j|Ml quet of white and pale pink flowers Voi cairied. There were two bridesmaids, Misi Belle Halliday and Alisa Olga Lezard, boil of whom wore frocks of cyclamen georgetti with crinoline straw hat. They carriet bouquets to tone with their frocks. Tin best man was Mr Beal, and the groomsm&i Air Eric Ackland. After the ceremony t large number of guests were entertained a a reception at Gamble and Creed's. Miss Sybil Clayton left recently by th< Port Darwin for a visit to relatives ii England. Captain and Airs Sommervilla, Vsif oi Thursday for a visit to ChristcMirch. The Rev. M. Xiblock and Mrs Niblocl spent the week-end in Wellington on thei i turn to Auckland from a visit to Dunedir ind Christchurch. Mis Hislop, of Wellington, is visiting he daughter. Airs Francis, in Masterton. Miss AI. Harrison, of Wanganui, is visitins Mr and Mrs Peter Harrison, of Masterton. Mrs Monaghan and her two children, o New Plymouth, are staying with th< ormer's mother, Mrs Putnam, of Northland for a few weeks. Mrs W. Prouse has left for a visit tc Sydney. Sir Thomas and Lady Alackenzie are leav ing by the Rotorua for England. Oil Saturday evening the Girls’ Chi’: '.Women’s National Reserve) entertained £» Guides, and Girl Guards who had assiefec them with the work of caring for the graves in the Soldiers' and Sailors’ Memorial Ceme tery at Karori at an evening held at the Y.W.C.A. Hall in Boulcott street. Th< gathering was a large one, and specia guests were Mrs Corliss (Dominion presi dent of the Reserve). Mrs Florence Portei (Dominion organising secretary), Mrs Boden Mrs APHugh, Airs Chatfield, Mrs Neilson and representatives of various suburbai branches of the Reserve, Colonel Hall, Alajoi Watson (representing the R.S.A.), Messr« Delaunay, Tilling, and Clark (representing the South African Veterans' Association) Alajor E. Vine, and Air Hargreaves. Several speeches were made bearing upon the wort which was carried out at the Alemoria! Cemetery, for which all these organisations were so largely responsible, and a tribute was paid to the sympathetic interest shown in it by the Alinister for Internal Affairs, the Hon-. R. F. Bollard. Later musical items and some pretty fancy dancing were given, after which supper was served and the evening brought to an end. Airs Barton, of Trentham, is spending a few days in Wellington. The Misses Kennedy, formerly of Glad stone terace, have • returned from the south, and are leaving again for England by the Aorangi on her next trip. Mr and Mrs A. ’F. Bayley, of Lower HutD, have left for a visit to Dunedin. Seldom has the Town Hall been so filled with merrymakers as it was on nigld for the Commercial Travellers’ "Joy Night.” This is an annual event held to raise money for acting the part of Father Christmas to the children in orphans- os and homes throughout the district, and Friday night's gathering was the largest yet held. It is estimated that there must have been between three and four thousand people present. both halls were filled to the utmost capacity. Throughout the evening the "joy germ" was in full possession of the gathering. Although prizes were offered for the best fancy dresses, there were not so many competitors as might have been imagined. The judges were Mrs Hugh Wright and Mrs Hope Gibbons. The winners in the competition were: Best fancy dress for lady (gold watch), "New Zealand’s Choice,” Mrs Alex Gray; second prize, a wedding cake, Alias Cribbs; f»r men, "Ye Joy Knight," Air Christianson 1; a Hawaiian, Mr Gage 2. All four were ceedingiy weH carried out. As a result oi the Joy Night, the children in the orphanages should have an exceedingly happy Christmas, thanks to the Commercial Travellers’ and Warehousemen’s Association. The engagement i$ announced of Alice Helen, second daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Holme? Miller, of "Tauroa," Pahiatua, to Ronald, voungest son of Mrs A. P. Webster, of Boundary road, Kelburn. Miss Norah Berry has returned to her home in Kew, Melbourne, after a visit to her sister. Afr ß E. Maxwell, at Opunake. and to Mrs Rathbone, at Lower Hutt. Mr and Airs Guy Stratton arrived in New Zealand this week by the Renniera, and are staying in Wellington for the present. Air and Mrs 0. W. Bunny passed through Wellington this week *on their return t<> Masterton from a vsit to the South Island. Mrs J. M'Caw, Mrs Hoggard, and Mjo[ Elsmie Ward are Wellington delegates To the Plunket Conference in Dunedin. After staving for a while with her sister, Mrs L. Banter, in Masterton. Airs J. Nugent, of Tokomaru Bay has left for Nelson. Miss Rosemary Rees and her sister. Mrs West, leave on Saturday for Napier, and will go on to Gisborne, where they will etay for a month or two.

FEILDING, December 4. Mrs Hanger has returned' f rom a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Billing have left on a motor tour through Napier, Taupo, and New Plymouth.

Mrs Morton, of New Plymouth, has been the guest of Mrs C. Webster. Mrs Fawcett has returned after spending a most enjoyable two months in Auckland. Mrs Dutliie, “Moturata,” -is visiting Wanganui, Mrs Wild entertained a large number o f children on the occasion of her small daughter’s birthday. Those who were there were: Shirley Kingston, Maisie Bell, Janet Allen, Margaret ana Joan Tomlinson, Noeline Harding, Alison Hanger, Evelyn and Phyllipa Broad, and Gwen Kellow.

The weather was perfect for the two race days in Feilding, and both days proved most enjoyable. Large crowds came from PalmerBton North, Wanganui, and Marton. Some of those present were: Mesdames Levett, Atkinson, Saunders, Broad, Gorton, Baker, Bradley, Fisher, Haggitt (Palmerston North), Rogers (Palmerston North), Putnam (Palmerston North), Perry, Johnston, Billing, Brewer, Graham, Tomlinson, Kingston, Shakes, MacCrae (Palmerston North), - Phillips, Goodbehere, Kirton, Little, Reid, Web. 6|u, Hobbs (Wellington), Quigley (Wanganui), Blennerhassett (Wanganui), Misses Mahoney, Levin, Goodbehere, Giesen, Hocking, Rosa, Bailey (3), Fish, Johnston, Webster. Hill, Banks, Maguire, and very many others.

A large and enjoyable surprise party was arranged *by Misses Ursula Gorton and Sybil Conway to “Highden,” the home of Mr and Mrs Perry. The beautiful grounds looked picturesque, and the rooms were artistically decorated. Among those present were: Misses O. and P. Perry, W. Gorton, S. Conway, P. Goodbehere, K. Johnstone, A. Hare, G. Pish, M. and E. Eliott, M. Webster, M. Giesen, K. Buchanan. B. Banks, M. French, M. Guy (Palmerston), N. Fitzherbert (Palmerston North), D. Levin, Messrs B. Johnston, I. Johnston, I. Goldingham (Palmerston North), Guy Grayson, Brewer, Gorton,

Bailey (2), Burrell (2), Conway, Hocking, Hassall, Wallace, Woollams, Redmayne, and others.

CARTERTON, December 3. Mrs F. G. Thomson has returned to Mangatainoka from "Wellington, accompanied by her parents, Sir Edward and Lady Gibbs. On a recent evening at her residence in Pahiatua, Mrs I. M. Graham ent.ertained a large number of the friends of Miss Molly Crewe whose marriage is to take place during the first week in January. On behalf of the guests, Miss Crewe was presented with a large clothes basket full of kitchen utensils. Attended by her sister, Miss Phyllis Hoffman, as bridesmaid, Miss Ethel Annie, eldeiv daughter of Mr and Mrs E. F. Hoffman, of Christchurch, was married recently at St. John’s Church, Christchurch, to Mr Arthur Leslie "Bennett, of Masterton, only son of Mrs E. Bennett, of Mornington, Dunedin. The church was artistically decorated, and the ceremony, which was a quiet one, was celebrated by the Rev. J. F. Coursey. Mr Hoffman gave his daughter away. Her bridal frock was of soft beige coloured marocain, with an inset front panel finely pleated from a square cut yoke of ecru lace. Her hat was of black crinoline straw edged with satin. Her bouquet was of gold shaded flowers. The bridesmaid’s dainty frock was of iris mauve brocaded crepe de chine Her black hat had a crown of satin and a brim of narrow lace, and was finished with a posy of flowers. Pink and mauve sweet peas mingled in her bouquet. Mr Robert, Hutton, of Mataura, was best man. The guests assembled later at the residence of the bride’s parents. ■ The bride’s travelling dress was an ensemble suit of cedar brown with touches of light embroidery, and an inset front panel. Her small hat was of brown corded silk. Miss Annette Barton, of Featherston, who has been visiting "her sister, Mrs Peter Johnston, Mount Torlesse, Canterbury, has left for a trip to the Franz Josef Glacier. Among the costumes worn at the children’s plain and fancy dress dance at Cross Creek recently were: May O’Brien, “rose”; Melva Hill, ‘‘poppy”; Muriel Reese, “rose”; B.

Ammunsden, “Girl Guide”; Joan Edwards, “harem lady”; Annie Edwards, “magpie”; Rona Hare, “May time”; M. Trail, “Hawaiian”; L. 'Lewin, “rose”; H. Lewin, “Little Boy Blue”; G. Reese, “Indian”; C. Hill, “pierrot”; R. Allen, “swagger” .R. Ammundsen, “parson”; G. Weston, “herald”; C. Edwards, “policeman”; A. Hare, “Indian prince”; and E. Creelman, “Three Castles cigarettes.” Visitors were piesent from Greytown, Featherston, and Masterton. Mr and Mrs W. G. Lamb, of Masterton, have returned from Wellington, where they met Mr :v- •’ "as W. T. Grundy on their return fi o: gland. Mrs H. T. Harris, of Palmerston North, is visiting her mother, Mrs W. Noble, of Masterton. Mrs R. D. Hanlon, of Wellington, is visiting her daughter, Mrs S. K. Siddells, of Pahiatua. Mrs Webb, of Martinborough, is visiting Wellington. Mrs H. A. Bunny, of Carterton, is at present visiting Dunedin. Miss Cowie, of Dunedin, is the guest on a holiday visit of her sister. Mrs G. D. Wilson, of Masterton. Mrs R. Buckeridge, of Masterton, has just returned from a fortnight’s holiday to Castle- ( point. Miss H. J. Forsyth, 8.A., of Wellington, is acting as temporary assistant teacher at the Greytown District High School. Miss E. Hubburd, of Upper Plain, has been visiting Wellington. Mr and Mrs Fowler, of Masterton, have gone to the Dunedin Exhibition. Mr and Mrs R. W. Bew, of Greytown, are among the Wairarapa visitors to the Exhibition in Dunedin. Mrs A. R. Hislop, of Wellington, is visiting her daughter, Mrs H. J. Francis, of Masterton. Mrs A. Summers and family have returned to Masterton from a visit to the South Island. Miss E. M'Leod, of Martinborough, is the guest of Miss R. Femberton, of Wellington.

HAWKE’S BAY, December 3. A wedding of great interest in Hawke’s Bay was solemnised at St. John’s Cathedral, Napier, when Miss Nancy Swan, daughter of Mrs H. Swan, of Napier, was married to Mr Peter Canning, son of Mrs Davis Canning. of “Oakbourne, ’ Waipukurau, and the late Mr Davis Canning. The decorations of the cathedral were carried out by friends of the bride. The Rev. Dean Mayne officiated at the ceremony. The bride, who was givon away by Mr R. H. Spencer, of Palmerston North, looked sweet and girlish in a frock of ivory crepe de chine beaded in ivory beads, with a little relief in coloured embroidery. Her veil was arranged becomingly with a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a dainty bridal bouquet. The bridesmaids were Misses Alison Anderson, Betty Canning, and little Margaret Gow, cousin of the bride. The two first bridesmaids wore French frocks of heavy silver lace, relieved with cyclamen georgette. They wore coronets of cyclamen and silver, and their bouquets were a work of art in shaded flowers in cyclamen, and mauve colours. Margaret Gow wore a dainty frock of white with pink, and carried a basket of choice flowers. Mr Douglas Kennedy, of Napier, was best man, and Mr R. Williams, of Otane, was groomsman. A reception was afterwards held at the Masonic Hotel, where the young couple received the good wishes of their friends. Mrs Swan received her guests wearing putty coloured silk marocain with tiny mauvo flowers, her hat being trimmed with the same shade of flowers. Mrs Canning, mother of the bridegroom, wore floral marocain and georgette, with hat to tone. Mr and Mrs Peter Canning left later on their wedding trip, the bride travelling in a golden brown marocain frock, with small brown hat. The Napier cabaret was well attended laßt Friday night. Many country people were present, as it was wool sale night. Among those presont weref Mr and Mrs H. Glazebrook, Mr and Mrs Hewitt, Mr and Mrs Louisson, Mr and Mrs E. Groom, Mrs A. L. Falls, Mr and Mrs Hill. Mr and Mrs F. Yon Dadelszen, Mrs Cornford, Mrs" Robison, Misses L. Williams. D. Nelson, Nairn, Newbigin (Hastings). Roberts, Canning, Glazobrook, M'Niven (Hastings), Inglis, Cato, Higgins, Campbell, and G. Simson. Mr and Mrs E. J. Fawcett, of Hastings, are leaving t-o make their home in Wellington. Mrs Fawcett has been farewelled at several parties during the week. Among the hostesses were Mrs E. A. Curlett and Mrs F. Candy. The Rev. J. E. and Mrs Draper, of Hastings, are leaving shortly for Opotiki. Mrs N. M. MacKinnon, of Meanee, has returned to Hawke's Bay alter a two months’ visit to New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. Mrs Bowen Knight, of Wellington, is the guest of her mother, Mts Hindmarflh, of Napier.

Mr and Mrs S. M'Farlane, of Dannevirke, weio in Napier during the week. Mrs Kiglit, of Taradalc, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs Gow, of Sumatra, is in Napier at present for Miss Swan’s wedding, and is the guest of Mrs Swan. Miss Vera Witheron, of Willow Bank, Waipawa, is on a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Summers, of Newcastle, New South Wales, were in Hawke’s Bay during the week. Mr and Mrs W. W. Smart, of Havelock, are on a trip to Christchurch. Miss Jones, of London, is the guest of her brother, Mr E. W. Jones, of Napier. Miss Harrison, of Napier, has returned from a visit to Sydney and Melbourne. Miss Krogh, Marine parade, Napier, has returned from a two-months’ visit to Australia. Mrs Guy Williams, of Masterton, is on a visit to Hastings.

HAMILTON, December 2. An enjoyable farewell party for Miss Kathleen Stewart was given by Dr and Mrs H. Douglas on Monday evening. The guests were: Mesdames F. W. Currie, A. R. Brown, R. English, A. Joseph, E. R. Gilsham, G. Gower. F. Wilson, H. Ferguson, and H. T. Gillies, Misses N. Douglas, N. Brown, Pulham, Hogan, Rothwell, R. Brewis, Stevens, Harrowell, K. Wilson, Wilkinson, and E. Hammond. A garden party was given by Mrs M. Wells, Cambridge, for Miss Foster laßt week. Mrs Welle was wearing a smart frock of champagne lace, and a pretty hat with pink roses. The guests were: Mesdames Caldwell. N. Averill, Tod, Stopford, Hart, Cox, Roberts, Roche, A. H. Nicol, Herrold, S. Lewis, Aimstrong, J. Sawers, Vanse, M'Bride, C. Hunter, C. Peake, E. R. Lee, A. Gane, Rigby, Carlyle, Jennins, Short, Sale, Souter, Veale, Mortimer-Jones, T. Simpson, Macky, R. Hannon, and Alderton, Misses Foster, Brann, Cox, Swayne, A. Brown, S. Brann, Wilton Brabant, V. Garland, E. Jackson, M. Armstrong, Banks, Piggot, James, Clark, Boyce, Edgelow, L. Nelson, Gwynneth, Stubbing, Methven Willis, Moorhouse, Christophers, Laurie, and M. Souter. Mrs H. A. Young was the cuest of honour at a farewell given her by Mrs D. Meredith on Thursday. Before the gathering dispersed Mrs Young was presented with a travelling clock and an autograph album. Those present were: Mesdames H. Greenslade, A. N. Green, R. Hazard, H. E. Gaze, J. B. Pomeroy, F. Burley, J. Pratt, L. Griffiths, Petersen, J. A. Young, H. Coombes, W. Hculden, J. Burtenshawe, J. M'Kinnon, D. Wilson, F. Bullock, Martyn Williams, S. Arthur, A. Lonsdale, and N. Gribble. A bridge afternoon was enjoyed by a number of guests at the home of Mrs H. J. Greenslade on Tuesday. Lovely sweet peas and roses decorated the lounge and dining room. Those present were: Mesdames T. Lucas, T. B. Insoll, E. B. Walker, Robbie, P. E. Stevens, 0. Monckton, J. E. Chitty, 11. Hasler, G. Hyde, R. Matthews, D. Dillon, E. Rawson, T. B. Jolly, Murray, E. A. Cox, T. F. Jolly, and E. H. O'Meara, Misses Stevens, C. Jolly, and Wallnutt.

AUCKLAND, December 3. A successful “bring and bu£ fair,” organised for the purpose of augmenting the funds of the Auckland branch of the National Council of Women, was held on Tuesday afternoon at Hounslow, Gillies avenue, Epsom, the beautiful home of Mrs Alfred Kidd. The grounds were most inviting, and a pleasant time was spent by those present in wandering round admiring the flowers and native Bhrubs. Tea was served on the terrace, and a stall stocked with home-made preserves and charming needlework did a thriving trade. Among those who worked for the success of the fair were the president (Dr Hilda Northcroft), Miss Jackson, Mrs Cadoux, Mrs Anstiss, Mis s Cox, Miss Flemming, Miss Quayle, Miss Grant, Miss Tremain, Miss Ernest and the" girls of the Query Club. , . The engagement is announced of Miss Esme Guyon, only daughter of Mr and Mia Claud Purchas, of Penrose, Auckland, to Mr Philip Leslie Bruce, eldest son of Canon and Mrs Arthur F. Williams, Te Aute, Hawke’s Bay. Sir Robert and Lady Stout are staying at Cargen Hotel. . Many of Auckland’s business girls will next week participate in the second annual “Learn to Swim Week” of the Inter-house Girls’ Sport Association and the Y.W.C.A. So successful was the instruction work in its first year that the Y.W.C.A. formed a special swimming club, which, with a membership of nearly 50 girls, recently resumed its classes. The City Council has granted the use of the men’s pool at the Tepid Baths between the hours of 5.30 and 7 p.m. each evening for the week, aB the ladies’ pool is too small to accommodate the hundreds of girls who intend to avail themselves of the opportunity to become adepts in the art of swimming. Miss Eileen Parkes (Symonds street) ha-s given a kitchen tea for Miss Betty Gilfillan. whose marriage ia to take place shortly. Much interest centred round the large wickor clothes-basket, which was full ’to overflowing with all manner of useful and handsome presents. During the afternoon, much pleasure waa given by the singing of Miss Eileen Parkes and Miss Cozens, while Mr Athol Parkes contributed pianoforte solos. Mrs Parkes wore a frock of black and goldfigurod armure; Miss Parkes, nattier blue georgette with panels ornamented with spreys of hand-paintea flowers; Miss Gilfillan was in lavender romaine edged with applique lace, and a smart hat in a darker shade of lavender. The sympathy of the whole of the Auckland community has been extended to Mrs W. J. Napier, of Devonport, on the somewhat sudden death of Mr Napier, which took place on Saturday at a private hospital. Mr Napier was an enthusiast in everything he undertook, and it is felt that in every way his death is a very great loss to the city. He founded the Auckland branch of the Navy League, and was also a foundation member of the Victoria League, having been president of both organisations for many years. He also assisted in founding the French Club in Auckland, and filled the office of president for a long period. Mr Napier is survived by his widow and two sons. Mrs Grey, of Wellington, arrived in Auckland a few days ago, and is staying with her sister, Mrs W. j. Napier, at Devonport.

WEDDINGS. A colour wedding of groat local interest was solemnised in the Mataura Presbytrian Church on November 25, at 11 a.m., the contracting parties being Miss Mary Catherine Stewart Dymock, fourth daughter of Mrs and the late Jamos Dymock, “Englodone.” Bo’ness, Scotland, i&nd Mr Torn E. Pollock, youngest son of Mrs and the late James Pollock. Mataura. The Rev. E. Gardiner, of St. Andrew’s Church. Invercargill, cr.«.»sjtt of the bridegroom, was the officiating minister. The church wa9 beautifully decorated with the wedding colours, pink and blue, with orange blossom, and Miss Mortimer, (Riverßdale), niece of the bridegroom, pre-

sided at the organ. The bride entered the church on the arm of her cousin, Mr J. Reid, Avearing a beautiful dress of pastel blue silk georgette, with apron effect in front and picot edged. Her veil, which was lent by a friend, was held in place with ft coronet of orange blossom and was made of Brussels net hand-embroidered in pastel blue. White satin shoes and a lovely showei bouquet of arum lilies and lilies of the valley and ferns with satin streamers cornpleted a very charming toilette. The bridesmaid, Miss Margaret (Dolly) Rem, niece of the bridegroom, looked very sweet in a dress of shell pink satin morocam with overdress of shell pink georgette made on similar lines to the bride’s. She also wore a pale pink veil with coronet of pink forget-me-nots, pink satin shoes, and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses and autumn loaves with pink .streamers. Mrs J. Reid, sister of the bridegroom, acted as matron of honour, wearing a very nice frock, of black embossed velvet piped with white, black and white hat,, nnd black patent shoes, and carried a pretty bouquet of pink and cream roses ana autumn leaves. Mrs Pollock, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a brown silk knitted tunic frock, hat to tone, nnd feather choker. The bridogroom was attended by his nophew, Mr G. Divers, Clinton, ns best man. As the bridal oar left the church, the very old Scotch custom , of throwing wliat is called “bowl money” was observed. The wedding breakfast, was served at the Oddfellows’ Hall, and the happy couple afterwards left bv the express for the north, the brido wearing a brown ensemble suit bound with gold leather, a brown hat. with gold and pink roses, nnd shoes and stockings to match. Their future home will be at Riversdnle.

On Wednesday, November 38. a quiet but protty wedding took place at the residence of the bride’s parents, “Moa Hill,” Warepa, when Winifred Pearl Mason, fifth daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Stewart, was married to Andrew, fifth son of Mr and Mrs John Jenkins, of Crown terrace, Arrowtown. The weather being perfect.

the ceremony took place on the front lawn. Tho Rev. A. J. 11. Dow, of Lawrence, officiated. The bride, who was givon away bv her father, looked very pretty in a frock of white brocaded art silk, caught at the side with a pearl ornament. Her daintily embroiderod veil was held in place with sprays of orange blossom, and she carried a boautiful shower bouquet of cream roses, white azalea, arum liles, asparagus, and maidenhair fern, with white streamers. Sho was attended by her sister, Miss Alice Btew.'irt, who wore a pretty frock of pale blna brocaded art silk, with a pendant nrrd chain, tho gift of the bridegroom, and carried a shower bouquet of pink nzalea, asparagus, and maidenhair fern, with pink streamers. Mr M. Jenkins attended his protbor as host man. After the wedding Breakfast the happy couple departed amid Mowers of oonfetti. Tho bride’s travelling fctotume of niggoar brown gaberdine was

prettily braided, and was completed by a bat, shoes, and stockings to tone. Sho also wore a handsome marabout stole, tho gift of tho bridegroom. Tho numerous presents were both useful and ornamental, including several sums of money and cheques. A very pretty wedding took place at St. John’s Church," Tay street, Invercargill, on Tuesday, November 17, when Mary Ann Winter, youngost daughter of Mrs and the Into Mr Thomas Anderson Hayes, of “Ravenslea,” Niagara, was married to James, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. 11. Smith, of Otautau, tho Rev. J. A. Lush offv-iating. The bride, given away by her brother, Mr G. L. Ilnyes, of Chaslands, looked sweet in a dninty frock of white crepo do chine, mado tunio stylo and caught up at tho sido with a silver ornament, from wiiioh hung a long silk fringe, similar to

that which finished the sleeves. Her silk net veil was coronetted with pearls and orange blossom. White satin shoes, white stockings, and a bouquet of white rosebuds, narcissi, and stagshead fern completed her toilet. Miss Maggie Smith, sister of the bridegroom, attended as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of heliotrope embossed satin marocain, made jumper style and outlined with rosebud beading. Her hat, shoes, and Btockings were of the 6ainc shade. She carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds and stagshead fern, and wore a fluted gold armlet, the bridegroom’s gift. Mr Herbert Paterson, of Scott’s Gap, acted as best man. After the ceremony the party adjourned to the Federal Tea Rooms, where Mrs Hayes, ip a navy costume and hat to match, received her guests. Mrs Smith wore a brown frock and hat to match. After the berakfast had been partaken of and the cake cut and handed round, the usual toasts vert honoured. Later in the afternoon the young couple left by motor for the north, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Mrs Smith travelled in a brown tunic frock of wool marocain, a small brown hat with gold flowers, and brown shoes and stockings. She also wore a beautiful marabout, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a leather travelling case and to the best man a silver cigarette case and pocket-book. Mr and Mrs Smith will take up residence in Otautau.