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Otago Witness, Issue 3755, 2 March 1926, Page 67

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TABLE TALK. Monday. On Thursday afternoon the Ufliversitv Senate were entertained at an “At honrn at the Otago Women’s Club. During the afternoon delightful musical items were supplied by Miss White (piano), Miss Mac George (’cello), and Miss Gwenda Williams (violin). A most delicious tea was much enjoyed in the luncheon room, where the table was beautifully decorated with bright pink and heliotrope sweet peas. Lady Ferguson, with the committee, received at the entrance. Lady Ferguson was gowned in a biscuit satin, covered with silk lace, large 6atin hat of the same colour with feathers; Mrs James Hutchison, black satin with Oriental trimming, small black tcque; Mrs Statham, green corded coat and skirt, with fur collar, black hat; Mrs Wakefield Holmes, black satin gown, large black hat; Mrs Blues, fawn coat and skirt, with fawn straw hat; Miss Williams, black satin frock, black hat, Mrs Oldham, gray coat and skirt, bright blue hat. Others present were Lady Fenwick, Lady Marjorie Dalrymple, Mesdames Hazlett, Edmond, Leech, Bricknell, Cowper, T. Ross, G. Ritchie, Knott (Sydney), Maceachrin (Canada), Mr and Mrs Hurst Seagar, Mr Walter Weston (New Plymouth), Sir Robert and Lady St'mt, Dr and Mrs Morrell, Dr and Mrs Thompson, Mr and Mrs T. K. Sidey, Hon. M. Hannan and Mrs Hannan, Professor and Mrs and Misk Hight, Mr and Mrs Blundell, Miss Williams, Miss Webster, Miss Nicholson, Miss Gillies (New York), Miss Hahn (New York), Miss Norris, Miss Ulrich, etc. On Thursday morning Mrs and the Misses M'lntoeh (Wellington) gave a delightful morning lea party at the Kia Ora, when they invited a number of friends to bid farewell to them before returning north. There were present, besides the hostesses, Mesdames Black, J. M. Ritchie, Oldham, Gallaway, M’Master, Laidlaw, Stock, B. C. Haggitt, G Sinclair, Erskine, Nicol, J. Fitchett, Vivian, Misses Rattray, K. Ulrich, Cheeseman, Webster, Gallaway, Tewsley, C. Williams, Turton. On Friday morning Miss Sise invited a number of friends to tea at the Kia Ora. to meet Mrs Cowper (Christchurch). There were present Mrs Knott (Sydney), Miss Knott, Mrs George Ritchie, Mrs J. A. Cook, Miss A. Will, Miss Denniston, and Miss G. Williams. On Saturday Mrs Byron Moore entertained quite a number of friends at morning tea at the Kia Ora rooms. A tea party was giv~n by Lady Fenwick and Mrs Stanley Smith in the Somerset Lounge on Tuesday morning in honour of the wives of the delegates of the Press Conference. Present were Mesdames Hazlett, Nelson (Wellington), Hutchison, Coombe (Palmerston North), Burns (Christchurch), Bell, Pirani (Feilding), 0. .Tones (Auckland), Page (Hawera), P. Barr, Horton (Auckland), Trevor, Geddis, Rodgerson, Easton, Smith, Blundell (Wellington), Tringham, Barraud, Dinwiddie (Napier), Codlin (Wellington), C. Leys (Auckland), Page (Hawera), Weston (New Plymouth), Misses Smith, Geddis, etc Ou Tuesday evening Mrs Finch gave a bridge party for Mrs Michaelis (Sydney). Present were Mesdames Theomin, P. Halsted, Byron Moore, Phillips, Hislop, Hazlett, Wilson, Gallaway, O’Neill, Oldham, : Halsted, Hilton, Black, Marshall MacDonald, ! Stock, D. Ramsay, H. S. Fenwick, Misses : T. Reynolds, Batchelor, Tewsley, etc 1 During the week the Otago Championship croquet matches have been played, but, . owing to the inclemency of the weather, the j matches were played under difficulties, and i finally finished on the St. Clair lawns. On Tuesday Mrs Edgar Hazlett invited friends to tea to her residence, Montpelier, ; to meet the visiting ladies who are in town jat present. Present were Lady Fenwick, Mesdames Dinwiddie. (Napier). Barr, Garth I Gallaway, M'Kellar, Sim, Oldham, Stock, i Weston (New Plymouth), Erskine, Nicol, Misses Tewsley, Stock, Hart, Leys. James j (Auckland), Tringham, Horton, Tewsley. ■ Turton, Stock, nait « J Mrs Brandon (Wellington) and Mrs Tulley j are at present staying in Dunedin. i Miss Gillies (New York), Miss Hahn (New ! York) are both at present on a visit to the j South Island, and are in Dunedin. Miss Barton and Miss A. Barton (Wairarapa), who were in Dunedin, left for the Southern Lakes on Tuesday. Mrs MTntosh and the Misses M'lntosh returned to Wellington on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert Turnbull (Hawke’s Bay), who have been the guests of Mrs Shennan, High street, have returned north. Miss Dixon (Hawke’s Bay) is on a visit to Dunedin. Mrs Burbury, Misses Burbury (2), and Miss Nelson (Hawke’s Bay) returned north by motor on Thursday. Mrs Bryon Haggitt and Mis® Haggitt are the guests of Mrs Macandrew. Mr and Mrs George Haggitt (Palmerston North) are at present on a visit to Dunedin. Mrs Miles (Wellington) is the guest of Mr and Mrs C. Miles, Union street. Mrs Cowper and Mrs and Miss Knott, who have been in Dunedin, left for Christchurch on Saturday. Miss Todd (Christchurch) is at present on a visit to Dunedin. Dr and Mrs Edgar Reay havo arrived frpm England, and are staying with Mr* William Bird, of Queen street. On Thursday morning Mrs Ponton Leech (on behalf of the Dunedin Branch of the League of Nations Union) entertained Mr and Mra J. C. Chapman to morning tea at the Tudor Hall, prior to their departure by the north express. Mr Chapman coinos from Geneva, and is on a Bhort visit to his people in the North Island. Mrs R.

Alexander, a member of the local council* was also of the party Last Tuesday afternoon a delightful “At home” was given by the Chancellor of th* Otago University and Mrs Sidey, at theil residence, “Costorphine.” The grounds and garden looked beautiful, and the guests enjoyed strolling about admiring the masses of lovely flowers. Selections of music by wireless were quite a novelty, and made one realise the advance made in the times wo live. Delicious tea was served in the dining room, where the table was arranged with beautiful flowers and all sorts of delectable cakos. The host and hostess received theil guests in the hall, the latter wearing a handsome black georgette beaded gown. Present were Professor MacMillan-Brown (Chancellor of the University of New Zealand), the Right Hon. Sir Robert and Lady Stout, Sir Frank Heath, Sir John and Ross, Sir "William and Lady Sim, the Hon. J. A. Young, Hon. G. Fowlds, the Hon. J. A. and Mrs Hanan, Hon. C. and Mrs Stafcham, Lady Williams, Lady F'erguson, Professor and Mrs Rankine Brown, Professor and Mrs Jack, Professor and Mrs Ramsay, Dr and Mrs Hector, Mrs Andrew Cameron, t Professor and Mrs Thompson, Professor and Mrs lnglis. Dr and Mrs Malcolm, the Mayor and Mrs H. L. Tapley, Dr and Mrs R. J. I. Bell, Professor and Mr 9 Dickie, Professor and Mrs Hewitson, Dr and Mrs Morell, Mr and Mrs James Hutchison, Mr and Mrs J. L. Saimond, Dr Marion White, Dr Lillian.' Storms, Professor Wall, Dr Emily Siedeberg, Mosdames Will, Barrowolough, F. Fitchett, Mrs Denton Leech, Shand, Cumming, Misses Rule, Hight, Ulrich, etc. On Tuesday evening Sir Lindo and Lady Ferguson entertained the University Senate visitors at a At home” at their residence, “Wychwood,” Anderson's Bay. Sir Lindo and Lady Ferguson received their guests in the drawing room, which was beautifully decorated with bowls of roses. The hostess was becomingly attired in a soft brocaded chiffon of aster nuvuve. During the evening several delightful musical items were enjo3'ed, Mrs Hudson singing several times, and Miss Ida White playing the piano. A dainty supper was much enjoyed in the large ballroom, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion. The long tables where supper was partaken of were decorated with vases of sweet peas. Some of the guests present were Sir Robert and Lady Stout, Lady Marjorie Dalrymple, Mr and Mrs T. K. Sidey, Hon. Mr Hanan and Mrs Hanan, and Mrs RaJikine Brown, Dr and Mrs Bell, Mr and Mrs Hudson, Dr, and Mrs Riley, Dr and Mrs Russell Ritchie, Mr James Hutchison, Mrs Morison (England), Colonel Chisholm (Hamner Springs), Mr Acland, Mr Howes (Christchurch), Captain Graham, Professor Macmillan Brown, Miss Rodgers, Miss "Williams, Miss J. Williams, Miss White, Commander Wardle, and officers of the Sydney. INVERCARGILL, February 27. Mrs Ridings and Miss May Ridings, of Auckland, are the guests of Mrs A. Morell Macdonald (Enwood), Mrs Ridings’ sister. Mr Ridings was former Commissioner of Lands in Invercargill. Miss Lorna Broughton, of Christchurch, is visiting old friends in the town of her youth, and is the guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs George Broughton, Duke street. Mrs George Broughton was hostess at a •tea given in Miss Lorna Broughton’s honour last Wednesday afternoon. Those present were Mesdames Ivo Carr, F. G. Hall Jones Norman Brodrick, Horace Macalister, and the Misses Tish Watson, Hewat, and Sylvia Hogg. Miss Rose Dalrymple, of Dunedin, is at present the guest of Mrs John M'Queen Dalrymple road, which was named after Miss Dalrymple’s father, a former prominent resident. The engagement is announced of Nancy, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. F. Lillicrap, Nortkend, to Eric, youngest son of Mr and Mrs G. L. Hawley-Drew, of Te Kuiti. Miss Margaret Ryan, of Bayswater, Otau» tail, was the guest of Miss Nan Oughtonj Hollyroad terrace, for “Leave it to Jane on Tuesday evening. Mrs Arnold Elley, of Australia, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs G. HannanWilson (Don street) left on Saturday morning on a holiday to Hawera. She will return, later with her sister in time to “do” the Exhibition. Mrs C. de R. Andrews, who has been visiting Wellington in connection with the conference of Girl Guide Commissioners, returned home on Tuesday evening. She was accompanied by her sister-in-law, Miss Andrews, of Napier, who will be her guest for some weeks. , _ , Mr and Mrs C. B. Broad (Hensley street, Gladstone) are at present spending a holiday at the Rocks. . Mr and Mrs "William Aitchison, of EttncK street, are at present holidaying in Dunedin. They returned from Stewart Island last week. Mrs Denniston Cuthbertson is at present visitmg the Exhibition. She is the guest of Miss Denniston, Melville street. Mrs L. W. Fetchell, of Riverton ha® returned from her holiday in the north. Mrs Newman, of Fielding, is the guest of Mr and Mrs John Fisher, “Aldersydc, lainfjMrs J. A. Broom, of Winton, is at present visiting the Exhibition. ..... . Mr and Mrs Mcnlove, of Athol, and their son Gray, are at present “doing” the Milford Track. Mrs Michel, of Hokitika, and her daughter avo the geusls of Mrs "W. H. S. M'barlane, Duke street. Miss Kathleen Anderson is at present visiting friends in Hawke’s Bay. Mrs Ross Dunsford, of Suva, is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs T. R. Abercrombie, Pomona road. Miss Elsie Morrak left for Christchurch last week. The Misses Dryburgh (2), of Mary street, and Miss Helen Birss, are spending a holiday at Queenstown. Last Wednesday Mr and Mrs Harry Tro6Bider, of Beatrice street, returned from a visit to the Exhibition. They were accom* panied by Mr Dan Finnegan, of Christchurch, who is on a visit to his mother, Mrs Keith, of Otautau. Mia 3 Farquliar, of the local Hostel, is visiting Ihe Y.W.C.A. convention at Warrington. Mrs M'Lean, of Melbourne, Mrs Norman Brodrick’e guest, has had several teas given in her honour during the last few weeks. This week the Varsity girls leave to commenco terms at Dunedin, and last week f

record number of probationers left to resume their studies at Training College. On Tuosday afternoon of last week Mrs A. Morell Macdonald gave a delightful tea party in her sister's honour. Besides Mrs Hidings and Miss May Hidings, there were present Mesdomes J. L. Watson. T. S. Miller, R. J. Qilraour, J. L. Bush, F. D. Morrah, Donald Macdonald (Edendale), Garfield, Crawford, F. G. Hall-Jones, O. B. Tapley, T. F. Macdonald, H. Macalister, A. Christophers, and the Misses Dundae, Brod rick, and Crofts.

The local branch of the St. John’s Nursing Division is in full swing, with increased membership in the new season. Last week Dr Gibson gave an interesting lecture on the importauce of fractures, demonstrating the treatment of euoh. The members are looking forward to the visit of Lady Marjorie Dslrymple, whom they will be given the opportunity to meet, she herself being advanced in St. John nursing work. Despite the inclement weather, the theatre was comfortably filled on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, when "Leave it to Jane” and "Whirled into Happiness” wore presented. As usual there were a great many country visitors in the audience. Amongst those present I noticed Mr and Mrs P. L. Porter, Mr and Mrs R. J. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs a. 8. MTnnas, Mr and Mrs G. M. Poison, Mr and Mrs Abbey Jones, Mr and Mrs J. W. A. Prentice, the Hon. J. A. Hawke and Mias Hawke, Mr and Mm Roland Taylor. Mrs O. W. H. Strettell and Mr J. Strettell, Miss Crofts, Miss Sally Hawks, Mias Tish Watson, Miss Marjorie Ott, Miaa

Marjorie Todd, the Misses M'Phereon (3), Miaa Onis Trotter (Riverton), Miaa Phyllis Drewe, Mias Nan Oughton, Miaa Phyllis Cunliffe, Miss Mollie Snow, etc. Lady Marjorie Dalrymple arrives on Tuesday on a ten days' visit in connection with the Oirl Guide movement, and a very full programme has been mapped out for her. There will be a number of social activities to swell the funds of the Guides during her visit. TIMARU, Febiuary 26. Mr and Mrs J. P. Peter (Geraldine), who were at Otiritiri with Mrs Edgar-Jones, left for Waimate. Mr and Mrs Harold Wright have returned to Maryfield after a visit to Timaru. Mr and Mrs Gordon Hall (Christchurch) motored from Dunedin this week, and are with Mrs H. W. Hall (Te Weka street) till Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Shirtcliffe and Mies Shirtcliffe (Wellington) arrived by car from the north to-day, and are with Mrs W. Priest (Bank street) for a few days before going on to Dunedin. Mrs Timaru Rhodes (Hadlow) is the guest of Mrs R. Gillies, Mayfield. Mrs William Day and her daughter (Christchurch) are with Miss Winter, Avenue road. Dr and Mrs Farr, of the Timaru Pubic Hospital, returned to-day from the West Coast and Nelson. Dr and Mrs Mitchell (England) and Mrs W. F. Hamilton (Ashwick) arrived from Fairlie to-day, and are at the Hydro Grand. The two former will spend the week-end with Dr and Mis P. R. Woodhouse, Bluecliffs. Mr and Mrs Bfcn Howell (Cave) have returned from Dunedin. Mrs E. J. Brock (Preston street) is visiting Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Claude Weston, who were in Timaru, have gone to Dunedin. Mrs Basil Seth-Smith, who was the guest of Miss Knubley (Sarah street) has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Murchison (Blenheim) is with Mrs Lewis Mathias, Fairview. Miss Dibbs, who has been spending a few months with Mrs W. T. Ritchie, To Tawa, Gleniti, has returned to Sydney. Dr and Mrs 1.. Cohen, who were the guests of Mrs Melville Jameson, Otumararua* have returned to Wellington. Mrs George Rhodes (Christchurch) is spending a week with Mrs Ben Howell, Cave. Mr and Mrs W. Moody (Beverley road) have bought Kenmote, the late residence of Mr and Mrs Henry Harper, who are now at Grassy Hills, Waitaki. Mrs W. H. Unwin (Elizabeth street) is visiting Dunedin. Mr and Mrs W.D. Revel! (Jackson street) left for Dunedin on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs E. G. Kerr (Ne.son terrace) are soending a holiday in Dunedin. The Misses Cox (Nile, street) and thei; guest, Mrs G. Pinckney (Hastings), will gc to Dunedin on Monday. Miss Bettv Beadel returned to Christchurch on Wednesday after some weeks' visit to Mrs E. J. Le Gren. Maori Hill. Mrs Rowland Hill (Te Kiiili) is the guest of Mrs Westmacott, Nile street. Mr and Mrs H. Innes-Jones (Sefton street) and Mr and Mrs Dyer, of Mosterton, have returned from Dunedin. Mr W. Johnston, manager of the Commercial Bank, Timaru, will leave to-morrow j for Dunedin with Mrs Johnston on his j annual leave. Mr M. A. Hunter (Wellington) will be in charge during hie absence. Mrs de Latour (Avenue road) has returned from Christchurch. Mr and Mrs H. H. Fraser (Wai-iti road) motored back from Christchurch early in the Mr and Mis J. C. Miller, who are at Holme Station with Mrs Arthur Elworthy for the polo matches, will return to Oran to-morrow. Mr and Mrs R. B. Bell (Ardon, Wai-iti road) are expected back from Dunedin toArthur Wigley (Park lane) and Mrs Fielden have returned from the Hermitage. ASHBURTON, February 25. The Rev. W. J. Elliott, who has been visiting friends in - Ashburton, left on Monday for Dunedin. Mrs William M‘Rae, of Whakatane, and formerly of Ashburton, arrived here on Monday. Mrs Dr Pitt (Waimate) is the guest of Mrs Peltey, Havelock street. Mr and* Mrs H. T. Niooll and Mr and Mrs Arthur Nicoll have returned from Christchurch. Mr and Mrs John Grigg (Longbeach) have been in Christchurch, the guests of Mr and Mrs George Gould. Several members of the Ashburton Plunket Committee went to Christchurch for the opening ceremony of the Mothers’ Cottage at Cashmere, Christchurch (Karltane). Those representing Ashburton were Mrs J. Laing (president), Mrs Fleming, Mrs J. H. Grigg, Mrs W. Birnie, Miss K. Cameron, and Miss Coward. Mrs Ross Brodie (Rangitata) has been staying in Christchurch. Mr A. A. M'Donald is at present visiting Wellington. Mr and Mrs Robert Clark left on Tuesday on a visit to Dunedin. Mr A. Prentice, secretary of the Hospital Board, left for Dunedin on Tuesday, to attend the Hospital Boards’ Conference. Mrs Brooks, who has been the guest of Mr» Bowden (Havelock street), and Miss Allen left yesterday for Chriutcnurch. Dr H. S. Billcliff (Medical Superintendent of the County Hospital) is at present on holiday leave. Miss Watt has returned to Ashburton and taken up her duties as Matron of the Ashburton County Hospital. Miss M. Dickie has severed her connection with the Methven District High School. The pupils made her a presc • ation to mark the esteem in which they held her. Mrs C. Boyce as gone to Nelson. Miss May Rickman has returned from a short visit to Sumner. Mrs George Scott (Wellington) and her three children are the geusts of Mrs Thomas, “Borathat.” Mrs Bonnington and Mis* Banning ton intend going to Dunedin this week. Later they will visit Queenstown. Miss Hilda Christian, who has been the guest of her mother, has returned to Wellington. Miss Elwyn Christian (Christchurch) is staying with Mrs J. B. Christian, Wills street. Miss Peter (Christchurch), who has been the guest of Mrs H. Bonifant (Avoca), returned to Christchurch on Monday. Members of 84. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church gave a farewell social to Mr and Mrs Standage on Sunday evening. Mr Standage has been appointed manager of the Bank of New Zealand in Timaru. OHRISTCHURCH, February 26. Miss Roee Tab art, who has been staying with her sitter, Mrs Elliston Orbell (Dunedin), returned home on Monday. Mr and Mrs Wilding (Opawa) ara visiting Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Bernard Wood and their little son are spending a few weeks at Sumner, and are staying aft Haeremai. The Uon. Mrs Tabu Rhodes and Miss Bromley Coclu liave returned from Wellington. Miss Clem Coates (Creymouth), who has just returned from a visit to Dunedin, is staying with Mise Kathleen Briefed before reluming to the West Coast. Mr and Mrs Cuthbert Meares (Fendalton) have returned from a camping expedition to Lake OUau. Mies Noeline Knight- will be amongst Christchurch competitors at the golf tournament to be played in Dunedin next week. Dr W. A. Chappie, who hae been the guest of his sister, Mrs M'Donald (Opawa), has returned to Wellington. Mrs Burnes Lougknan and Miss Anthea Lough nan (Avonside) have returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs Brie Harper left on Wednesday for Dunedin. Mrs Charles Beadel is on a short visit to Hanmer Springs. Mrs M. H. Godby leaves shortly for Dunedin to compete in the golf tournament which commences there next week. Mise Effie Cardale has returned from a trip to Sydney. Mrs Latter (Barry’s Bay) is in town for a few days, and is staying at Warner’s Hotel. The Summer meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was favoured with perfect weather; the attendance of the public was good, but not quite as numoroua as such lovely conditions seemed to demand. The racing was interesting, and favourites won often enough to satisfy investors. Amongst some of those present were Mrs George Gould, wife of the president of the club, Lady Clifford, Lady Rhodes, Lady Campbell, Mrs C. G. Dalgety, Mrs J. H. Williams, Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrg Jl. A. Knight, Mrs Kenneth Mucdouald, Mrs George Murray AyneJev, Mra Alister Clark, Mrs T. F. Gibson, Mrs ( J’Rofke. Mrs T. Y. Wardrop, Mrs Herbert Acton Adams, Mrs Wilfred Beadel, Mrs A. K. Firth, Mrs Cyril Stringer, Mrs Gordon Fulton, Mrs G. Leslie Rutherford, Miss Betty Rutherford, Mrs Jack Anderson, Miss N:\ncarrow, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs Spencer Westmocott, Mrs J. K. Hn!l, Mrs Msrmaduke Bethell, Mrs Peter Wileon, Mrs Charles Reid, Mrs Harold Barker, Mre J. Cracroft Wilson, Mrs Gerald Gerard, Mrs Heathcote Gray, Mrs W. H. Svmfs, and Mrs Maurice Macfaidane. The polo match for the Amuri Cup was played at Hagley Park last Thursday and Friday. Mrs George Gould and Mrs Peter Johnson entertained the players and visitors at afternoon tea. The engagement i 3 announced of Florence, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Cotter, Salisbury street, to lan, second eon of Mr and Mrs W. G. Jamieson, Riccarton. WELLINGTON, February 26. Lady Wirram (Christchurch) is in Wellington for tKe meeting of the Red Cross Executive. Lady Pomare and Miss Ana Pomare have returned to their home at the Hutt from a visit to Gisborne. Mrs Staples Brown (Maggie Papakura) is their guest. On Tuesday morning the committee of the Victoria League met to say goodbye to three of their members who are shortly leaving for visits overseas. These were Mrs Yaldwin, Mrs W. G. Reid, and Mrs Meadowcroft. The time was also taken advantage of to welcome back Mrs Buckioton; the president, and Mrs J. D. Gray, who recently returned from abroad. Morning tea was served in .the Pioneer Club, the tables being decorated with ro3ee, and Lady Luke, speaking for the members, extended best wishes to the departing and welcomed the returned guests. Captain Yuriicbi Yedahara and his officers gave a delightful party on the Iwati on Monday afternoon. A* most unique and charming entertainment was provided, including jui-jit-su, fencing, a most amusing fancy-dress procession, ana some excellent music. The ship was gaily decorated aud, on arrival, each guest was adorned with a breast knot of the combined Japanese flags and given a little silk flag, and, in the case of the ladies, a pretty fan.. Refreshments of all sorts were, served it: the wardroom, where the decorations of paper flowers and dwarf troee were quite delightful, and most people sampled sake and found it very like a dry sherry. Among the many present were the Japanese Consul (Mr Arthur Young) and Mrs Young, the Chinese Consul (Mr Li), the Mayor and Mrs Norwood, Hon. Dr Collins, Miss Downie Stewart, Sir Alexander aud Lady Mathieson, Signor and Signora Bidone. Mr and Mrs Penseler, Colonel Burgess, Captain and Mrs Somerville. Sir Joseph Ward, Colonel Campbell, Mr and Mra Tripp, Mre T. Young, Mr and.. Mrs Sydney Kirkcaldie. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Darling, Mrs Sprott. Sir William and Mise Hall-Jones, Mr, Mrs, and Mias Field, Mr and Mrs J. Hisloy, Dr and Mre Adams. Mr Bendall, Mra Robieson, Mrs and Miss Beere, Mrs W. D. Stewart, Mr and Mrs A. Fair, Mr and Mrs Malcolm Ross. Mr and Mra T. Fine, formerly of Hongkong. have come to New Zealand, and intend living at Papakura, Auckland. They will arrive in Wellington on Monday to spend a week with Mr Pirie’e sister, Mrs Phillips Turner, Seatoun. Mis and Miss Peat (Wanganui' arc visiting Wellington. * Dr and Mrs L. Cohen, who were the guests of Mrs Melville Jamieson, Timaru. have returned to Wellington. The engagement is announced of Nancy Isabel, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. R. Wright, of "Nga Nikau,” Levin, to John Sutherland, youngest son of Sir John Sinclair, of Dunedin. The engagement is announced of Vida Vivienne, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Mabin, Karaka Bay, Wellington, to William Keenlyaide, of Christchurch. Miss Barnicott, who has been staying with Mrß Hmsthouee in Hawke’s Bay, has returned to Wellington. At a general meeting of the Piqnoer Club held on Wednesday evening, Mra W. F. Massey was elected an honorary life member, and Mvs J. G. Coates was elected vice warden. Miss Kane, club president, gave an interesting account of the Federation of Women’s Clubs. New Zealand, which, has for president this year Lady Ferguson and for secretary Miss Nicholson. Mrs Stanton Haroourt, Dr Bennett, Mis and Miss Pike, and Miss D. Isaaca, all of whom recently returned from abroad, were welcomed book. The arts and craftß circle was congratulated on its success in the Dunedin Exhibition. Mrs Bussell and Miss Townley sang, and Miss Henry, of U.8.A., who is a representative of the Women’s Trado Unions League of America, spoke moat interestingly on many matters of interest, especially the work of the Federation of Women’s Clube in U.S.A., and the work of the International Labour Conference aft Geneva She also spoke of the excellent work of Dame Rachel Crowdv, who was in charge of a department of ohild welfare and social hygiene which she herself had built up in connection with the League of Nations, and which has representatives from eleven nations, including U.9.A., even though this last has not yet joined the League of Nations.

CARTERTON, February 26. A very pretty wedding took place at the Ivnox Church in Masterton last week, when Vera Constance, third daughter of Mr and Mre L. Wilton, Masterton, was married to Hugh, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. Hedley, of North Auckland. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of saxe blue crape de chine with toast shade hat and shoes to match. Miss Lexie Wilton w&g bridesmaid, and wo:e a frock of toast shade crepe de chine' with black hat. The bridegroom was assisted bv Mr W. B. Buick of. Wellington, as best- min. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Davie. After the ceremony a reception wac he’d at the Park tea kiosk, where the usual toasts were duly honoured. The bride travelled in a toast shade costume with hat and shoes to match. • j ; Ve dnos«ay the marriage was solemnlsed at St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, of Miss Ivy Paterson, eidest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. W. R: Paterson, of Belvedere roaa Carterton, and- Mr Ernest Hastings, of Westport. The bride, who was given awav by her brother, Mr K. R. Paterson, wore a trock of ivory crepe de chine, and the veii was of silk net handsomely embroidered with orange blossoms. She carried a shower uouquet of pale pink carnations and delphiniums. Miss Agnes M‘Hardy attended a 3 bridesmaid and wore a frock of heliotrope crepe de chine and a wreath of silver leaves, one carried a bouquet of heliotrope carnaaous. The little flower girl, Miss Jean Maugham, wore a white crepe de chine frock, and carried a basket of pink flowers. The Waa aWeodcd by Mr Louis Ward ot Wellington. The engagement is announced of Eunice youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs 0 ? . Howard, of Cockburn street, Masterton, Charles James, elder son of Mrs Wri-glev and the late J. C. Wrigley, of Tuki Walls'. Bideford. At Kahulara this week Miss Doris King daughter of Mrs Lord, of Kahutara, was married to Mr Clarence Zillwood The bride was attended by Mis 3 Nora Ware as bridesmaid and Mr Robert Wilson was best man. The Rov. W. J. Durrad, of Featherston, was thb officiating cl&rgyman. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the brides parents. Mr and Mrs C. Zillwood left later for the south, where they will spend their honeymoon. A marriage of much interest took place in the Methodist Church. Greytown, on Thursday when Mr Guy Robert Jury, fourth son of Mr C. J. and Mrs Jury, old and respected residents of Greytown, was married to Doris Mary, daughter of the Rev. G. KnowleaSmith, minister of the Methodist Church Greytown, and better known in Wellington, where he was once in charge of the Central Mission there. The ceremony took place at • ’ a^er the bride was the officiating clergyman, assisted by the Rev. H . Greenslade. The bride was given away by Mr G. Peterick, J.P., of Wellington, father of Mrs Knowles-Smith. The best man v.-as Mr A. M. Jury, brother of the bridegroom. The bride wore a gown of ivory brocaded crepe de chine finished with godet* 01 silk lace, a veil with orange blossom and pearl trimmings, and a white bouquet. The bridesmaid was Miss Crowther, of Wellington, who wore lavender georgette with overdress finished with silver lace, and a coronet of silver leaves over a tulle veil to match tire frock. She had shoes of silver tissue and a pink bouquet. The church was decorated by the choir and guild members. Mr and Mrs Jury left later by motor for the -Waitomo Caves and Auckland. The Kuripuiu Methodist Church was the ; scene on Tuesday of a very pretty wedding, when Eva (Ivy) Muriel Vollheim, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Vollheim (Masterton), was married to Kenneth Winstone Wright, youngest son of Mr end Mrs W. Wright. Spreydon, Christchurch. The Rev. P. J Bothwell officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a beautiful cream crepe de chine gown with bodice of Chantilly lace. She carried a bouquet of white and pale pink carnations and maiden hair fern. Miss Hilda Vollheim. sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and wore a pretty frock" of powder blue crepe de chine and black tulle hat. Her bouquet was of blue delphiniums and violas. Mr \V. Harrington was best man. Mr C. Audricksen (Levin), uncle of the bride, officiated at the organ. The church was tastefully decorr'ed by friends of the bride. After the’ r -remony about 50 guests attended the reception at the residence of the bride’s parents. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wright left later en route to Christchurch, the bride wearing a navy knitted silk costume with hat to match. Mrs G. Watt, who left with her family last week to take up their residence in Lyttelton, was th* guest at a luncheon in St. Matthew’s Parish Hall in Masterton last week, when several friends met to bid her goodbye. The Rev. W. Bullock, on behalf of the ladies present, handed Mrs Watt a small token of remembrance. Mrs Watt was also a valued member of the Masterton Musical Union and the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society. Mr and Mrs A. Ross have returned from Hamilton to make their borne in Eketahuna. Nurse Olive Pryor, of Masterton, spent a few days last week as the guest of Mrs W. T. Boyd, Pahiatua. Mr and Mrs Martin Elgar, of Ferneide. who have been visiting Picton, have returned home. Miss Hardacve, of the Melanesian Mission, was a recent visitor to Featherston. Mrs W. J. Manser’s mother, Mrs T. Moffat, and her brother, Mr Len Moffat (Hamilton) are on a lengthy visit to her at Putara. Mr and Mrs C. Corlett (Putara) and their two little daughters have returned from a motor tour of the East Coast, Rotorua, and Taranaki. Mr and Mrs Hugh Williams (Lansdownc , who have been to the Bay of Islands to the consecration of the Williams Memorial Church, have returned to Masterton. Mrs A. Wilier, of Lansdowne, is visiting New Plymouth, where she is competing at the North Island croquet championship. Mrs J. Bright, of Hawera, is on a short visit to Masterton, and is staying with Mrs J. V. Gordon, Essex street. Miss B. Vincent, of Featherston, is visiting Rangiora. Miss Wyott (Greytown) is visiting Seatoun. Miss K. Fleming, of the Stratford telephone oxchange, and formerly of Masterton, has been appointed to the position of supervisor at Dannevirke. Mrs and the Misses Sutbury (Featherston) are visiting Otaki. Miss A. Pattrick, diroctor of the New Zealand Plunket Society, has been the guest of the Rev. W. and Mrs Bullock, the Vioarage, Masterton. Mr and Mrs T. Jordan have returned to Masterton from a trip to Dunedin.

Mis A. W. Reynolds and family, of Maslerton, are returning from England by the Athenio, which is due in New Zealand on March 8. Mrs C. Smith (Pukio) is visiting Palmerston North. Mr ami Mrs C. Andricksen (Levin) are paying a short visit to Mastcrton. Mr and Mrs D. Logan, of Masterton, are spending a holiday at Scatoun. Miss I). Hubbard (Upper Plain) has xeturned after a visit to Dunedin. Mrs W. Ai lorna and family (Martinborough) have returned from Seatoun. Mr and Mrs W. Benton (Featherston) left on Monday for the South Island. Mia Edwards (Eketahuna) has returned home after a visit to her daughter Mrs Bambry. Mr and Mrs G. \V. Sellar (Columba road, Masterton) paid a visit to Wanganui during the tfeek-end. Miss H. M. Bell, of Evansdale,, Otago, has been appointed sole teacher at the Mangaram&rama school. FEILDING, February 25. Mrs A. Duthie, “Motorata,” has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mesdames E. Short and E. E. Short have left for the Dunedin Exhibition. Miss Adeline Hare has returned from a most enjoyable holiday spent in Whangarei, Auckland, and Hamilton. Mr and Mrs J. Malloch (“Lochaber,” Hokianga), after paying a brief visit to Mrs J. Fox, have left for Dunedin. Mrs Charles Williamson has been spending a short timo in Taihape, whore she was the guest of her sister, Mrs John Duncan. Miss Margery White (Hawke’s Bay) has been the guest of Mrs Mason. Mrs Carter has returned from Wellington. Mrs Hassall is visiting Dunedin. Mrs E, Pirani left on Friday to attend the annual conference of newspaper proprietors at Dunedin. A jolly surpriso party was organised to the home of Mrs Coodbehere during the week. Among those present were Misses Goodbehere, Bailey, Haro, Webster, Eliott, Johnston, Duthie, Perry (2), Messrs M’Donald, Johnston, Burrell, Brewer, Canovan, Wallace, M'Lean, Law, and others. A wedding of much interest was solemnised at St. John's Church, when Miss Phyllis Gould woe married to Mr Wilfred Grubb, Wellington. The Rev. Petrie officiated. The engagement is announced of Eileen Marjory, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Ballantyno, Now Plymouth, to Rev. Alan C. Watson, youngest e<jn of Mr and Mrs Thomas WatsoD, Feilding. HAWKE’S BAY, February 25. The wedding was quietly solemnised at St. • Patrick’s Church, Walpawa, of Miss Mlnlca Coe, daughter of Mr and Mrs John

Coe, to Mr E. K. M'Kenzie, son of Mr T. M'Kenzie, of Masterton. The bride, who wa3 given away by her father, wore a smart coat frock of cinnamon marocain and a hat to tone. Miss Annie Moroney was bridesmaid, attired in a frock of apricot satin and black and gold hat. Mr Raymond Coe carried out the duties of best man. After the reception the bride and bridegroom left on a tour of the North Island, the bride travelling in a smart ensemble suit of honey kasha cloth with smart hat to tone. A popular wedding was solemnised at St.. David’s Church, Woodville, when Mabel, third daughter of Mr and Ilrs J. M. Hutchinson, of Papatawa, was married to Edward Stuart, eldest son of Mr and Mrs James Bibby, of Waipawa. The Rev. J. Gardner officiated and Mrs Russell presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride. The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, looked charming in a dainty gown of white crepe de chine and georgette, embroidered wiht silver tissue. Her veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms, and the shower bouquet carried was of cream and pinii flowers and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Doris Hutchinson, lister of the bride, wore a frock of pink marocain with hat to tone, and she carried a bouquet of cream roses and maidenhair fern. Mr Hugh Bibby, brother of the bridegroo acted as best man. Later tho ide and bridegroom left for the south, the bride travelling in a cinnamon brown costumes with smart brown hat. Mr and Mrs P. A. Riddle, of Hatuma, have left on a holiday trip to Scotland. Lady Hunter has returned from a trip to Dunedin. Miss M. Smith, who has been visiting friends at Otane, has returned to Napier. Mr and Mrs Harold Christiansen, of Wai roa, are leaving on a holiday visit to Denmark. Miss Joyce Morrison (Dannevirke) is the guest of Mrs John Simpson (Hastings). Mr and Mrs W. Hamilton (Hatuma> have returned after a short stay In Napier. Mr and Mrs W. G. Moore Risßhigton havd returned from an extended tour of the Old Country. Mrs Sydney Johnston (Takapau) has returned from an extended visit to England. Mr and Mrs R. Buddo (Poukawa) have returned from a visit to the Exhibition. Mrs James Sandels has returned to Hast lngs from a holiday spent in Dunedin. Mrs M. Turnbcll, who has been visiting tho Exhibition, has returned to Kereru. Mrs J. M'Kinnon and Mrs P. M'Kinnon (Wairoa) are at present on a visit to Napier. Dr P. N. Harvey (Napier) has left on a visit to England. The engagement is announced of Hilda, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs R. N. Blaklsten, of Dannevirke, to Ray, second son of Mr and Mrs R. A. Ballantyne, Auckland.

HAMILTON, February 24. A farewell bridge party was given by Mrs H. J. Greenslade at her home on Thursday for Mrs R. Matthews and Mrs E. F. Cowles. The rooms were artistically decorated with pale pink and mauve asters. Mrs Greenslade was wearing a smart georgette frock. Those present were Mesdames R. Matthews. E. P. Cowles, T. B. Insoll, D. Dillon. P. E. Stevens, E. H. O'Meara, E. B. Walker, F. B. Jelly, E. Rawson, A. L. Sheppard, T. V. Lucas, E. A. Cox, H. M’Mullin, W. D. Ross, A. B. Beale, S. Gibbons, A. L. Meldrum, Harper, Misses Wyatt, C. Jelly, Wallnutt, and Stevens. The Hamilton croquet tournament which concluded on Saturday afternoon was favoured with beautiful weather. Mr H. H. Howden, the president, presented the trophies to the successful players, and congratulated them on their play. Those present at the tournament were Mesdames Oswald, H. J. Greenslade, P. E. Stevens, Allen, T Platt, A. Joll, T. Murray, Moorhouse, M Dowell. Honkijk, Ewen, W. J. Stevens, O. Smith, Hodgkinson, Plate, Osborne, Steel, Hutchinson, Noy, Murchie, Denz, Olive, Blvtlie, R. Coombes, Higgins, Hargraves, Caio, J. D. Smith, A. Giffoi'd. Simpson, Barker, Evans, Brocklesby, Watson, B. Mercer, Adam, Sanderson, Griffiths, K. Menzics, G. Seifert, Hayard, Arthur, B. Couper, Short, Burn, and R. Murray. A bridge party was enjoyed by a number of Miss Cox’s friends at her home on Tuesday evening in Cambridge Mrs Cox wore a black crepe de chine frock; Miss Cox, primrose georgette with rich embroideries. The guests were Mesdames A. H. Nicoll, E. E. Roberts, G. G. L. Taylor, N. Banks, Misses Gwynneth, Brann, M. Christophers, and S. Brann. Miss E. Storry was the guest of honour at a farewell evening given in the Chequers tea room on Friday. Mrs R. Conradi, on be half of the High School Old Gills’ Association, presented her with a travelling clock. Those present were Mesdames Fraser, E. J. Mears, Allen, R. Conradi, R. English, Misses E. Slorry, J. Storry, Masters, A. Turley, E. Novell. D. Wilkes, Wyatt, R. Hay, D. Speight, Allen, C. Paterson, V. Cann, D. Vautier, C. Bceche, M. Wilson, M. Gwynne, R. Gilbert, M. Chadwick, D. Radford. E. Wilkes, D. Clegg. H. Jenkins, E. Schofield, R. Burley, and E. Cann. AUCKLAND, February 25. Mrs W. F. Massey, dio has been staying for several months past with her daughter, Mrs Lawrence Taylor, Mount Eden, left last week for Wellington to spend some time with Mrs Salmon. Mr and Mrs H. P. Kissling are visiting the South Island, and are intending to pay a visit to tho Exhibition before returning to Auckland. Mr and Mrs George MaoMillan are at present in Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs David Gillies, who have let their home in Victoria avenue for several months, are the guests of Mr and Mrs H. Howard (Blenheims for a few weeks. Dr and Mrs Fred Fitchett, who have been staying with relatives in Dunedin, have returned to Auckland. Mrs and Miss Ridings (Remuera) are visiting friends in Dunedin. The engagement is announced of Miss Durelle Cooke, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. E. Cooke, Lichfield road, Parnell, to Mr John Robertson, of Inverness, Scotland. The marriage of Miss Joyce Newcomb, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Neville Newcomb, of Kohimarama, Auckland, to Captain D. A. Vaughan-Philpot, of Sussex, England, took place at St. Mary’s pro-Cathedral on Thursday afternoon of last week, the Rev. Canon James officiating. The bride wore a fully trained frock of ivory satin beaute, and her white tulle veil was fastened to the hair with a coronet of gold and silver leaves, white heather, and orange blossoms, and her bouquet was composed of cream roses and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaids— Miss Mary Wi’son, Miss Margaret Gunson, and Miss Gwen Fullerton—were alike in charming frocks of shot blue and green eouple satin, and they carried baskets of blue delphiniums. Mr Raymond Pakenham, of Hawke’s Bay, was best man. A reception was afterwards held by Mr and Mrs Newcomb at their home, Scott Willoughby. Kohimarama, when a large number of guests was present. Mrs Newcomb’s frock of grey silk marocain was made with a front panel embroidered with slender gold and silver leaves, and her black hat was trimmed with jade and black velvet. Lady Gunson wore a frock of pole gold silk marocain with deep ecru lace finishings, and pretty black hat. Some of those present were Lady Lockhart, Mrs Stanley Newcomb, Mrs A. Newcomb. Mrs A. A. Martin ar.d Mies Martin, Mrs and Miss Aileen Parkes, Mr? Didsbury, Mrs W. Brown (Wellington). Mrs Davidson (Wellington), Mrs and Miss Coleman, Mrs and Miss Boyle, Mrs Fullerton, Mrs E. J. Wiseman, Mrs and Miss Vaile, and Mrs Geddcs, etc. Mrs L. D. Haviland has arrived in Auckland from Tokomavu Bay by the Wainui. She was accompanied by her brother, Mr B. E. Fcrgusson. Dr and Mrs Wilkin, who have been visiting the South Island for the past month, have returned to Auckland. Mrs Cecil Leys is visiting Dunedin. Mr and Mrs 11. Morton are also in Dunedin.