TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3765, 11 May 1926, Page 63

TABLE TALK.

Monday. A stir and sensation was caused when the Argyll and Sutherland Band took its dep&Ua.s fiom Dunedin on Wednesday. A fitting fjrowell took piace at the Town Hall, after which the band, headed by Mr Ricketts, marched through the town. The streets were thronged with people, all sorry to see the last of those with whom they had been so closely in contact ever since the commencement of the Exhibition. Streamers of all colours were thrown from the railway carriages, and loud cheers went up as the train steamed out. On "Wednesday morning Miss Jcsepliine O’N’eili gave a morning tea for Miss Nancy Barr, who left with her parems for America on Thursday. On Wednesday afternoon Miss Yipan invited a few friends to afternoon tea also to meet Miss Nancy Barr. A delightful Au Revoir ball was given by the Canadian Commissioner and hia wife, Mr and Mrs D. H. Ross, at the Early settlers’ Hull on Wednesday evening. The hall was prettily decorated with coloured streamers and garlands of greenery, whilst the stage, where Gordon’s delightful orchestra played, was also artistically arranged with flowers and palms, behind which was hung the Union Jack. A delicious supper was enjoyed by all present. Mr and Mrs Rosa received their guests at the entrance, the hostess looking charming in sombre black heavily beaded. Amongst the guests present were: Lauy Fenwick, in black satin- Lady Ferguson, black geoigeire with crystal beading; Mrs Tapley, ivory georgette heavily beaded; Mrs J.lrnc3 Hutchison, gold brocade; Mis O’Neill, ruby chenil velvet; Mrs Hazlett, cyclamen pink; Mrs Douglas Ramsay, orange crepe de chine heavily beaded; Mrs Matheson, black beaded georgette; Mrs Mandeno, floral georgette; Mrs Theomin, black georgette relieved with gold; Mrs P. L. Hulstcd, black beaded marocain; Mrs Arthur Barnett, blue brocaded velvet; Mrs G. Ritchie, periwinkle blue brocade witn silver lace; Mrs Stock, black with gold tissue; Mrs Fitch-tt, black and gold robe, lli-a Batchelor, geranium georgette with silver ar.u geranium lace; Mrs W. A. Moore, jade •green chcnil velvet; Mrs George Roberts, black silk marocain; Mrs E. F. C. Leech, black" charmeuse; Miss Reynolds, fuchsia brocade; Miss Rattray, black and silver, Miss black georgette; Miss E. Tlobcits, bright pink satin, and godets of chiffon; Miss Williams, black georgette with crystal trimming; Miss lialsted, rose chiffon velvet; Miss Stock, black taffeta; Miss O'Neil, lavender georgette with lace- Miss Batchelor, pale peach georgette; Miss M. Halsted, silver beaded frock; Miss J. Halsted, apricot georgette; Miss Helen O'Neill, pale blue beaded georgette; Miss Barr, black crepe de chine with red ;• Miss Thompson, gold tissue; Miss Boyd, green georgette, and Miss Cheeseman, apricot satin. Also present were: Sir John Roberts, Sir Lindo Ferguson, Colonel Slater (Sydney), Drs K. Ross, Batchelor, O’Neill, and Fitchett, Messrs H. L. Tapley. Sutherland Ross, Croft (Canada); J. A. Cook. Hutchison, Turcott, Boyd 'Fiji), Theomin, Sargood, D. Ramsay, Matheson, Hazlett., Halsted, Hilton, Barnett, Costello, McDonald, Hainsworth, Holland, Hodge, Speight, Hayward, Arthur Barnett, Lazains, Phillips, Edmonds, G. Ritchie, etc. On Wednesday Mr and Mrs C. Todd, Miss Todd, and the Messrs Todd left for the noith, en route for Canada and the United States. On Thursday morning a number of friends assembled at the Dunedin railway station to say goodbye to Mr and Mrs Peter Barr and Miss Nancy Barr. On Thursday Miss Marianne Cargill left for Christchurch to spend a few weeks with relations. On Wednesday Miss J. Cooper, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs J. Hi slop, Roslyn, returned north' Miss Edna Graham returned to Roxburgh after a shoit holiday spfent in Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Wylie and Miss Wylie returned south during the week. Dr and Mrs M’Kellar and Miss Marjorie Blomfield, who went to be present at the Sinclair-Wright wedding, returned to Dunedin on Saturday. Miss Statham left for the north on Thursday. Mrs and Miss Sprotfc are at present visiting friends in Dunedin. On Friday evening Lady Ferguson entertained members of the committees of the Women’s Section of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition at a dinner party given in the Otago Women’s Club, when a most enjoyable time was spent by all present. Lady Ferguson received the guests in the guest room, and was becomingly attired in a cherry and gold brocade trimmed with gold tissue. Dinner was partaken of in the luncheon room, the table being decorated with high vases of gold and bronze chrysanthemums. At each guest’s place there was a cl arming little memento of the Exhibition. After all kinds of toasts the guests adjourned to the club room, where music and chat was enioyed. Guests present were: Mesdames Melville, T. Ross, W. A. Moore, Ewing, Sleigh. Bowler, Johnson. Fisher, Bulte, Keith Ramsay, Lees, O’Neill, and Stanley Batchelor, Misses Joachim, Jackson. Barron, Macaseey, G. Webster. Reynolds, J. Burton, O. Buiton, and J. Nicholson. Mr and Mrs James Hutchison left on Thursday for Wellington, where they intend paying a short visiL On Friday night Miss Maud Reynolds invited friends to bridge at her home in Lees street. On Saturday afternoon Mrs J. M. Callaway invited a number of friends to bridge at her residence, Queen’s drive. Mrs Callaway received her guesta in the drawing room attired in navy blue. Bridge was played in the drawing room, delicious afternoon tea being handed round.

Mrs Winslow, who was with her rriother* Mrs Shand, for the closing of llie Exhibition, bus returned to Roxburgh.

The Misses Shand, of Craighead, Timaru* are the guests of Mrs Shand, I’itt street.

Mrs W. Cunningham, of Oxford, is staying with her uncle, Mr L. Hazlett, of Salisbury.

The engagement is announced of Miss Girlie Smith, granddaughter of Mrs Collar, Albany street, Dunedin and Mr Edward Leonard, jun., of Highett, Melbourne.

The lion. Richard Moore and Mrs Moore, of Cashmere Hills, are the guests of Mrs Thomas Brown, Brcomlands.

The Dunedin friends of Miss Una Castle, , M.A., will be interested to learn that she has been awarded the French Travelling . Scholarship, which will enable her to proceed to France and continue her studies there for two years. Miss Castle, who is a ( graduate of . Victoria University College, Wei- I lington, is the first New Zealand University, ! woman to obtain this scholarship, and it ! therefore carries with it a double honour. - She is the daughter of Mr John Castle, of Wellington South, and has had an unusually / distinguished scholastic career. Miss Castle • was dux and gold medallist of the Newtown State School at the remarkably early age of 11 years, and entered the Wellington < Girls' College with a Junior Scholarship, j While there she gained special distinction, • winning a Senior Scholarship at the end of j her second year, and a year later, at the 1 qge of 15, Miss Castle was dux and gold medallist, at the same time winning a j Junior University Scholarship, and also the | French medal from the Cercle Francais. Passing on to Victoria Co’lege, -Miss Castle j obtained a Senior Scholarship in Greek and ■ French, and gained her B.A. degree, and - before she had attained her twenty-first } birthday had secured her M.A. degree with j first-class honours in Latin and French. } While in Wellington Miss Castle was $ j valued member of the French Club, and occu- '■ pied the post of senior mistress at Queen ■ Margaret’s College, Hobson street, and at ! the beginning of the present year she received the appointment of first assistant • mistress at Columba Girls’ College, Dunedin. She is the author of several French publics- , tions on Maori legends which are in use in tlie secondary schools, and posesses a fine literary taste. Mi3s Castle is also a briltiant pia niste, being a pupil of Mr Harold Whittle, and there is no doubt that her versatility and remarkable gifts, which are \ only equalled by her extreme modesty, will f add greatiy to the lustre of New Zealand 1 students abroad. Miss Castle expects to , leave for France later in the year, and will \ carry with her the congratulations and j warmest good wishes of a wide circle ofj friends. ) INVERCARGILL. May 8. ! Miss Agnes Fraser, of Cainavd Station, is at present on a holiday to her mother, Mrs E. Fraser, Layard street. j Miss Breinner, of Wellington, is staying ( with Mrs J. L. Watson, Forth street. - \ Mrs F. D. Morrah gave an afternoon tea j for Mrs Keddell on Friday. Amongst these present were: Mesdames Keddell, Scott 1 (Christchurch), W. Ewart, C. B. Tapley, j Abbey Jones. Cox. B. Hewat, and H. j Macdonald, Miss MacGregor \\\ ellrngton), j and others. / Miss Minnie Mills, of Riverton, who has been on an extended holiday in the north, J returned home during the week. Miss Nancy Price, of Riverton, is at present on a' visit to her sister, Mrs Bell, of Dunedin. Miss Nora Royds is the guest of Mrs J. A. Martin, South Riverton. Miss Ina Romans, of Arrowtown, has the guest of Dr and Mrs Watson, of Lumsden, during the week. j Mrs W. Handyside is at present holidaying i in the North Island. Mrs A. T. M'Caw, Don street, gave a 4 bridge party on Thursday evening. Those I present were: Mesdames D. Cuthbertson, Ivo J Carr M'Lean (Melbourne), P. L. Porter, O. / F Hackworth, R. J. Gilmour. J. L. Watson, F A Webb, J. Bush, B. W. Hewat, W.J Ewart, J. T. Train, F. D. Morrah, and C.F B. Taplev. ard Misses Fynes-Clinton, M'Caw,. 1 and W. Tucker. ; The ladies of the Invercargill Croquet/ Chib held a successful bridge drive in the. Women's Club on Wednesday evening. Mrs \ J. Thomson won Mrs Jennings’ prize for the f highest score, and Miss S. Perrin Miss Young’s prize for the hidden number. Amongst those present were: Mesdames T. 1 M. Macdonald (president), W Macalister, A. F. Smith. Sutton. Ewart, Quinn. Watson, • Barclay.- A. M. MacdonoM, John Macdonald, Jennings, J. Carswell, Macpherson. Stuckey, MacGihbon. Thomson, Fetrie. CaverhUl, Todd, Ussher, Pollard. H. Carswell. Crofts, Farrant, Palmer, Watts. Mac Ewan. Macleod, Gilkison. Thomas. Robertson. P»slev, T. F. Macdonald. Mehaffcv. Mhche". Rowley. Saif, Misses Louslev. Reid, Mehaffcv. Perrin (2), f Campbell. Talbot, Y. Crofts. Waugh, Ha*le- i more, Messrs Caverhill, Milne, Robertson, ) BrodricV. Rowley, etc. On Tuesday evening the Play-readmf?, Circle of the Women’s Club read two short 1 nlays. “I'm Sorry it’s Out.” by Gertrude) Jennings, and “Augustus in Search of a • Father,” bv Harold Chapin. There was a 1 large attendance of members, and the evening was much enjoyed by all H*ose present. < The Misses Gilmour, of Winton, have returned from Christchurch. ) Miss Joan Nicol, of /sh'-urion, is at. pres- • ent staying on her brother's farm at Myroes Bush. . Mr, Mrs. ar.d Miss MacGregor, of Mount; Linton, who were present et the concert given bv the Argyll Band on Monday, stayed at the Grand Hotel. Mra F. G. O’Bcirne was hostess at a tea for Mrs Keddell on Friday afternoon. Amongst those present were. Mesdames Keddell, Scott, Morrah. R. Crawford. H. Macdou. aid. Abhev Jones, W. Ewart,, Hewat, and H. 0. Haggitt. Mra J. Callender gave a bridge party ah, her home. Gala street, on Friday evening.) Those present were: Mesdames Jennings, Macleod. Hackworth, G. Moffett, H. O. Hagvitt, Sale, H. Sutton, and Macpherson. and the Misses Brodrick, Guthrie, and Hack-* worth. Miss Marvery Ott rave a small ondgdi evening on Thursday. Those present weterl Misses M. Todd. T. Guthrie, and B. Mac*', pherson. and Messrs H. Smith, Praia* Macdonald, and Ott.

The Cabaret Circle of the Women’s Club held ita annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The following office-bearers were elected: Chairwoman, Mrs G. Broughton; deputy-chairwoman, Mrs H. B. Farnall; secretary, Miss Bews; treasurer, Misa Strettell; committee, Mesdames C. de R. Andrews, H, Macalister, and B. Hewat, and Misses Watson, Anderson, Oughton, Hazlett, and Todd.

Last Saturday evening the members of the sclub held a small dance in the Otatara Golf Club house. Several tables of bridge were ■ also in progress. Amongst those present /■were: Mr and Mrs A. E. Smith, Mrs W. A. ' Barclay, Mr and Mrs A. Macalister, Mr and I Mrs P. L. Porter, Mr and Mrs A. Gilkison, | Mr and Mrs Chilwell, Mr and Mrs Abbey Jones, Mesdames Pottinger and Handyside, and the Misses P. M'Quoen, J. Nicol (Ashburton), Hawke, Guthrie, Anderson, Wingfield, Annan, Henderson, M. Collins, and Detonigan, and Messrs Nicol, Rea, Hilton, Prain, Smith, Todd, Hazlett, Royds (2), etc. The Music Circle of the Women s Club held its opening night of the seas) n on Friday with .a very large attendance of members. A splendid programme wus giver*, the performers being: Mesdames Wesney, R.ewat, Copland, Johnson, and Bath, and hfisses Ival Cran, Rankin, Mehaffey, and M Kay. The opportunity was taken to bid far. well io Mrs P. L. Porter, who leaves with her

husband for Suva in a fortnight, Mrs Stanley Brown speaking on behalf of the company, which sang enthusiastically, “For she's a jolly good fellow.”

OAMARU, May 5. Mias Winsome Milner has gone to Invercargill to spend a few weeks with Mrs Ilazlett*. Mrs Allas M'Douall, who has been visiting Mrs Predion, has returned to Clinton. Miss Edith Hewat gave a delightful afternoon tea last week in honour of Miss Betty Reid. Some present were Misses Marjory Hewat, Jessie Russell, Jocyleno Sumpter, Jessie Reid, Palmer, Dennison, Swindley, etc. Mr and Mrs Irvine have returned after a short visit to Dunedin. Dr and Mrs Whitton and Miss Mary Whitton, who have been visiting friends in Oamaru, have returned to Christchurch. Mrs Penny (North 'lsland) is spending a few weeks with Mrs Russell, the Vicarage. Mr and Mrs Max Douglas (“Home Hills”) who have been the guests of Dr and Mrs Douglas, have returned to the country. Mrs Humphries gave a most enjoyable afternoon tea on Wednesday in honour of Miss Hassells, of Timaru.

TIMARU, May 7. Mrs Victor Oliver, of Greymoutji, and Mrs Todd, of Invercargill, who were in Dunedin, are now with Mrs Ernest Oliver, Surrey Downs.

Mrs Spencer-Bowen, who was at Otiritin with Mrs Edgar Jones, has returned to Christchurch.

Dr H. V. Drew and his small son, of Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs Simon Mackenzie, Raincliff.

Mrs Donkin, of Marlborough, who was at Otumarama with Mrs Melville, Jameson, left for the north on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Fowler and their daughters, of Ceylon, are staying at the Bungalow, Wailti road.

Mrs James Hay, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs A. W. Wright, Secheron, Waiiti road.

Miss Elizabeth Harris, who was in Dunedin, is visiting Mrs George Cossins, Waiiti load. Miss llunter-Weston, of Highthorne, and her guest, Miss Pauline Bennett, of Blenheim, left to-day for the north. Miss Clissold (North street) and Miss Gladys Andrew (Wai-iti road) are expected back from Hanmer to-morrow. Misa Brenda Newman, of Moana, left for Palmerston North to-day on a visit to Miss Fitzhorbert. Mr and Mrs E. Vincent (Kingsdown) are at Kaikoura Miss King (Bidwill street) left to-day for Christchurch. Mrs Wilfrid White (Summerhill, Levels) will go to Dunedin to-morrow. s Mrs J. Gow, of Wellington, who was in Dunedin, is now with Mrs J. Thomson, Bidwill street. Miss Jean de Latonr, of Orari, is spending the holidays with Mrs de Latour, Avenue road. Miss Ella Gordon, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Clissold, North street. Miss Ivy Oliver (Surrey Downs) will leave for England next month with Mrs and the Misses Barron, of Wellington. Mrs Clifford Thompson, of Dannevirke, is the guest of Mrs William Hay, Kitchener square. Miss Olwyn Wood (Wai-iti road) is in Christchurch. Mrs T. H. Coxhead (Bidwill street) returned from Christchurch to-day. Miss Freda Saxon, who has been ior assistant at the Timaru Public Library for the past four years, left the staff a few days ago, to enter the nursing profession at the Dunedin Public Hospital. Prior to leaving, she was entertained at a little farewell gathering, at which the Mayor presided and asked her acceptance of two useful gifts. In making the presentation, the Mayor referred in very complimentary terms to Misa Saxon’s work at the library, and, while expressing regret that she was leaving Timaru, conveyed his own and the borough council's best wishes for her future. Last night Mrs H. W. Hall (Te Weka street) gave a delightful seven-table bridge party in honour of Mrs W. D. Campbell, who will leave shortly for England. The house was beautifully decorated with roses and the supper table with pink and white sweet peas. Mrs Hall wore a salmon pink georgette embroidered in Eastern shades and crystals. Mrs Campbell was in black georgette with overdress of silver sequins. Others present besides Mrs Dick and Miss Hall were Mesdames Malfrov, A. Grant. Ravmond (3), C. Maitland, Priest (2), Talbot (2), W. D. Re veil. W. C. Burns, E. Gr Kerr, C. E. Kerr, H. Thompson, W. Johnston, E. D. Mosley, C. R. B. King, Bannerman, L. E. Finch, E. J. Le Cren, G. Bridges, and English, Misses White, M. Wilson, Priest* M. Campbell, Twomey. ASHBURTON, May 7. Mr end Mrs W. A. Morgan returned from Dunedin and went on to Christchurch this week. Mrs David Thomas, of Borathal, has returned from a visit to Sumner. Miss Jennings accompanied her. Mrs J. B. Christian, of Mills street, has returned from a trip to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Ross Brodie, who motored to Dunedin, have returned to Rangitata Island. The Hon. W. and Mrs Nosworthy went to Christchurch on Tuesday in order to be present at the banquet given in honour of Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes. Mrs Naylor has gone to Christchurch, where she sang in the competitions in the contralto solo. Mrs A. T. Smith and Mr Don. Smith were also in Christchurch for the Competitions. Mr V. Sealey went to Geraldine lor the opening of the shooting season, and had some good sport. Much interest is evinced in the coming visit to Ashburton parish of the Bishop of Christchurch and Mrs West-Watson. A welcome is being extended to them on Saturday evening, and the Bishop is to preach on Sunday in St. Stephen’s Church. The annual meeting of the Ashburton Plunket Society takes place on Friday, and a large gathering is anticipated. Miss Watt (Matron of the County Hospital) is to give an address to mothers and all women inteiested at the close of the business. Mrs Ruddock and Miss Audrey Ruddock went to Christchurch for the Competitions, in which Miss Audrey Ruddock competed in the piano solo. The Ashburton Women’s Shakespeare Club has its opening night on Friday. Dr W. J. Mullin will give an address. CHRISTCHURCH, May 7. Mr and Mrs J. F. Studholme, who have been on a trip to Britain, have returned to Christchurch. Dr and Mrs Neil Guthrie, who went to Gisborne for the Murchison-Nolan wedding, returned to Christchurch on Tuesday. Miss Tripp, of Orari, is in town for a few days. Mrs J. G. Coates, who went to Dunedin for a few days, passed through Christchurch on Monday on her way to Wellington. Mrs A. M. Stewart, of Waikato, is staying with her sister, Mrs C. Amyes, Fernside. Mrs Webb, of Invercargill, is staying at St. Elmo, Worcester street West. Mr and Mrs H. S. E. Turner and family leave on Saturday to join the Corinthic for a visit to England. Mrs Alister Deans is spending the holidays at Morven, Waddington. Mr and Mrs G. Murray Aynsley have returned from Timaru. Mrs R. Kitto and Miss Maudie Kitto left on Saturday for Hanmer Springs. Mrs Derick Gould, of Fendalton, has re-j turned from Timaru. Mrs J. F. Buchanan gave a most delightful dance at the Art Gallery on Thursday night in honour of her two daughters, Helen and Nancy. Mrs Buchanan wore a handsome gown of black georgette beaded with jet beads. Mrs Gerald Anderson, who assisted hor mother, wore a pretty frock of golden brown floral georgette. Miss Turrell wore a black dress embroidered in red and gold. Amongst those present were Norah Haggitt, Helen Thomson, Elizabeth Holderness, Shiela Macdonald, Gendie Malinir, Prue Wynn-Williams, Nancy Deans, Pntricia Ronalds, Judith Barker, C. Bowen, Nora Firth, jG. Holmes, Katherine Westenra, Margot Browne, Mary Clifton Mogg, April

M'Lean, Biddy Gresson, Judith Firth, Elizabeth Acland, Margaret Williams, Denise Gerard, G. Cordner, June Wright, Annette Bowen, Shiela Cordner, Janice Overton, Patricia Powne, Louis Ollivier, P. Acland, Cara M'Rae, B. F'ower, Anne Harper, Rona Pine, Masters P. Pascoe, J. Pascoe, Richard Nedwill, F. Foster, Tennent Ronalds, Russell Guthrie, F. Foster, Kilian (2), Macdonald, John Drew, Peter Wynn-Williams, Alec Macfarlane, Murray Smith, Ben Rutherford, Gerald Scott, G. Westenra, Freddie Harper, D. Powrie, C. Gresson, and George Francis. Mrs W. J. Hunter and Mrs Algar Williams were hostesses at a charming party held at Ballantyne’s to entertain the members of the Council of the Guild of St. Anne’s in honour of the secretary (Mrs H. S. E. Turner), who is leaving by the Corinthic for a visit to. England. Mrs Hunter presented the guest of honour with a bouquet of beautiful red roses. Sir Francis Boys, on behalf of the Council, presented her with an old Maori pendant of tangiwai greenstone. An apology was received from his Lordship the Bishop. Those present were Mr H. S. E. Turner, the Very Rev. Dean Carrington, Mrs J. B. Batchelor, Mrs Hervey, Mrs Roberts, Miss O. MTlwraith, Mr Hogg, Miss Overton, Archdeacon Taylor, Sir Francis Boys, the Rav. H. 0. Hanby, Dr Irving, and Mr S. E. M'Carthy.

BLENHEIM, May 5. On Friday afternoon at her residence in Percy street Mrs Morrie Wood entertained a number of friends in honour of her guest, Miss Large, of Napier. Music and singing took the form of entertainment. A delicious tea was served in the breakfast room, the table being artistically arranged with pink and white cosmos. Mrs Morrie Wood received her guests wearing a gown of black georgette relieved with royal blue. Miss Large wore a. gown of mole-coloured marocain. Others present were: Mrs G. Seymour, Mr 3 G. F. Watts (Lansdowne), Mrs B. Clouston, Mrs A. Latter (Tyntesfleld), Mrs Grlgg (Meadowbank), Mrs Fell, Mrs Hayhurst (Temuka), Mrs B. Moore, Mrs Burden, Mrs Noble-Adams, Mrs Macnab. Mrs Young, Mrs M'Lauchlan, Mrs Revell, Mrs M'Lean, Mrs Bennett, Mrs Murchison, and Misses Burden (2), Neville (2), Grlgg, York, and B. Griffiths. The Marlborough Golf Club officially opened its links for play for the coming season on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of players and their friends. Afternoon tea was dispensed by the lady members of the club. Tho various trophies won last season were presented by the president (Mr B. A. Moore). Others present were: Mesdames Moore, Nathan. Reid, Fell, Hursthouse, Churchward, Crocker, Corry, Liglitfoot, Frost (Australia), Grigg, Hayhurst, Murchison, Maclaine, Young, and de Castro, Misses Chapman (2), M'Lauchlan, M'Callum, I). Griffiths, Fulton (2), Bishop, Grigg, Messrs Mitchell, Stewart, Kirk, Fell, Churchward, Nathan, Hursthouse, Griffiths, F. Reid, Jeffries, E. Reid, Boyes, etc. Mr and Mrs Acton Adams, of Christchurch, and Mr and Mrs D. Edward, of Nelson, who have been visiting Mr and Mrs G. F. Watts at Lansdowne Station, have returned.

Mrs B. Barlow, of Morrinsville, is visiting Mr and Mrs Neville at Thurston.

Miss Stocker, of Wellington, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Stocker, in High street. Mrs A. Adams, “ Langley Dale," has returned from a holiday to Auckland. Mr R. Goulter and Miss G. Goulter, of Lake Timara, have returned from visiting Dunedin. Mrs L. Griffiths is visiting her daughter in Hastings. WELLINGTON, May 7. Roses, poppies, and purple anemones decorated the taoies at the fifth annual dinner of the New Zealand Overseas Women War Workers Association, which was held in The Chequers on Saturday evening. A basket of crimson roses and cyclamen, and a bouquet of chrysanthemums were among the messages of greeting that the president, Miss Hester Maclean, K.K.C., late Matron-in-chief of the N.Z.A.N.S., received, and later the basket was placed in front of her on the table in accordance with the stipulation of the donor. Miss Maclean presided over a gathering of about fifty-five war-workers, and special interest wag added to the gathering by the fact that most of them wore their war medals and decorations. Among these were the C.8.E., 0.8. E., Royal Red Cross, the Florence Nightingale Medal (worn by Miss Maclean), the Oak Leaf, the Serbian Order of St. Sava, and the Serbian Red Cross (both worn by Dr Agnes Bennett), the Medaille de Reconnaissance, a Belgian Order, and V.A.D. medals—the N.Z. War Contingent Association Medal and the Russell Square Soldiers’ Club medal. Seated at Miss Maclean’s table were Miss Bicknell, R.R.C., Director of the New Zealand Nursing Division, and Matron-in-chief of the N.Z.A.N.S.. Miss Thurston, C.8.E., R.R.C., and late Principal Matron of the N.Z.E.F., Dr Agnes Bennett, Mrs Oriana Wilson (New Zealand War Contingent Association), and Mrs Deck. Following the toast of the King, Miss Maclean welcomed everybody, with a special word for those who had travelled some distance to attend the gathering. Miss Thurston replied later in the evening to her welcome, and Miss L. Brandon, A.R.R.C., proposed the toast of “Absent Friends.” The final toast, that of the Association, was proposed by Miss Maclean, and enthusiastically honoured. An adjournment was made to the tea-room, where a competition and much cheery talk followed. The winners of the former were Miss Brandon and Miss Gilmer. A message by wireless from the New Zealand Red Crosg wishing the gathering a very happy reunion was greatly appreciated by everyone. Among those who" were present in addition to those already mentioned were Mrs and Miss Burnett. Dr West, Mrs Corkill, Mrs Eric Corkill, Mrs MacKibbon, Mrs D. Stout, Misses Nicholson, Gilmer, Gould, M. M'Nab ( Marlborough), Lea, Whitehorn, James, Mrs Tythe-Brown, Mrs Bryce (Marton), Mrs Herbert (Eketahuna), Misses Smaill, Sugden. Flower (Marton), Vida M'Lean, M'Rae, Thompson, Sutton, M'lntosh, Cook (Palmerston North), Mrs Myers, Mrs Sadd, Mrs Bowerbank. Misses Davies (Palmerston North), Chalmers (Feilding, V. Barker, Doris Bovent, Wise, Fanning, Webster (New Plymouth), Speedy, Sylvia Wilson, Mrs Corliss, Mrs Basil Webster, Mrs Derrick Kemp, Mrs Lloyd, and Mrs Findlay. Mrs H. T. Marshall (Karori) and Mrs M'Hugh, the lion, secretaries, had worked hard for the success of the evening, which was one of the most enoyable that the Association lias yet held. The engagement is announced of Belle, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Hallidav, of Hataitai, to David, eldest son of Captain and Mrs J. W. Burgess, of Hataitai. Mrs Don, of Dunedin, is visiting Wellington for a few days. Mrg T. E. Taylor and Misa Christine Henderson, of Christchurch, are spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs C. Earle is leaving on June 8 for Vancouver to visit her daughter, Mrs Kelly. To add to the fund which they already have in hand for the purpose of erecting a new building and a centre for their many good works, the officers and members of St. John Ambulance Association held a dance in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. Flags, pot plants, and foliage had been used for decorative purposes with good results, and supper was set underneath the main gallery, Mrs Preston, Mrs Murphy, and a committee of ladies carrying ou« the arrangements Among those who were present were Dr Platts-Mills (Lady District Superintendent), who was wearing a frock of peacock green with cream lace; Mrs Stace (Wellington Nursing Division), Mrs Osborn* (Wellington Suburbs), Mrs Mac Vicar, Mr H. H. Seed, Mr and Mrs Blick, Mr and Mrs W. B. Fisher, Mr Jack, Dr Arnold Izard, Major Watson, Mrs Ramsay, Misg Reeves, Mrs Dormer, Miss Mabel Earle, Miss Mary Richardson, Mi9s M'lnnes, Mrs Miller, Mrs Betts, Miss Thompson, etc. The organiser of the dance was Mrs Hempton, who wore a frock of embossed pale pink georgette. The Art Gallery was a very cheerfullooking place on Tuesday evening for the dance which was held there by the staff and past and present pupil 9 of Wellesley College. The main hall was comfortably furnished round the sides with couches and chairs, and bowls of flowers and pot plants added gay touches of colour to the room. Supper was set in the side room, where the tables were arranged with bowls of chrysanthemums, and where pink shades over the lights added a soft glow The chaperones were Mrs Amos, who wore a frock of ©lack beaded georgette; Mrs Carr, flame satin with overdress of pearl and crystal net; Mrs Longuet Page, black with touches of white; Mrs Russell, pink floral silk and suxe bine wrap; and Mrs Duffy, black with touches of colour. Mr Reid (the hon. secretary) and committee had made very successful arrangements, and enjoyable. An extra played by the school a 3 a result the evening was thoroughly string band was a feature of the music. Others who were also present were the Director (Mr Amos), Messrs W. Page, Carr, Russell, M'Kinlev, Mr and Mrs Petherick, Misses Priestly, Hill, Little, Oakes, Brice, Skelley, Johnson, and many more.

CARTERTON, May 6. The engagement is announced of Mr Loris D. Duff, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr H. W. Duff, of Grevtown, to Misa Mabel E. Murray, youngest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs P. M'Murray, of Apiti, and late of Grey town. The engagement is announced of Edith Lilian, second daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Wellington, of Fine street, Masterton, to Mr Albert Charles Denby, of Pahiatua (formerly of Masterton). A pretty wedding was solemnised at Knox Church, Masterton, on Wednesday, when Miss Isabel Grace Holder, youngest daughter of Mr W. J. Holder, of New Plymouth, was married to Mr Fred Bodle, of Eltham, and late of Sussex, England. Mr Jack Richards attonded the bridegroom as best man, while Nurse Graham was a bridesmaid. An enjoyable reception was held at the Park kiosk, after which tho bride and bridegroom left for the south from the residence of Mrs W. J. Burling, “Kliandahar,” Lansdowne. On Wednesday tho Church of tho Good Shouherd, Tinui. was the scene of a pretty wodding, when Florence Mary (Molly), only daughter of Mr and Mrs F. W Bartholomew, Taipos, Tinui, was married to David Henry (Rewi)/ oldest son of Mr D. H. Speedy,

Flag Creek, Tinui. The Rev. D. B. Ashcroft officiated. Miss Flora Perry, of Blenheim, was bridesmaid, and Mr Gavin Speedy accompanied his brother as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held, when Mr and Mrs Bartholomew received about 80 gueatp. ** .

The wedding took place in St. Peter’s Church, Wellington, on Thursday night of Miss Beatrice Grace Price, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Thomas Price, of Mulgrave street, Wellington, and sister of Mrs L. R. H. Aplin, of Carterton, to Mr Dave Carrington, of Dunedin. Mr and Mrs D. Carrington left on Friday for Sydney., en route for Ocean Island, where Mr Carrington takes up a Government position.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at St. Matthew’s Church, Masterton, the Rev. W. Bullock officiating, when Miss Vida A. Dixon, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Dixon,

“Farnham,” Dixon street, was married to Mr Allan Rupert Friis, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Friis, of Hawkers Bay. A pretty wedding of much interest to Carterton residents took place at the Methodist Church on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Miss Ivy Sunnex, daughter of Mrs T. Sunnex, of Carte.-ton, and Mr Roy Franks, son of Mr and Mrs A. E. Franks, of Masterton. The bride was attended by Miss Mavis Taylor as bridesmaid, and Misses Nancy and Betty Strang as flower girls. The bridegroom was supported by Mr G. Birkett. The engagement is announced of Harold, eldest son of Mr and Mrs O. Petersen, of Greytown, to Eileen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M. Maguire, of Greytown. Mr and Mrs J. L. Murray have returned to Masterton from a visit to Hawke's Bay.

Mr and Mrs P. B. Valpy, of Napier, and formerly of Masterton, have sailed from Auckland by the Ulimaroa for Sydney, en route for Jersey (Channel Islands). Mr and Mrs T. M'Nab, Feathevston, have left to reside in Wellington. Miss Nancy Wilson, of Wellington, is visiting Mrs G. E. Yule, of Featherston.

Mr and Mrs W. T. Chalmers, of Petone, are visiting Carterton. Mrs F. C. Lumley, of Featherston, has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Miss Heath, of Featherston, who was injured in a motor car accident some years ago, has found it again necessary to enter the South Wairarapa Hospital. Mrs Rutherford, of Masterton, and Miss Marion T. Rutherford have returned from a visit to Otago. Mrs Marshall, of Wellington, is staying with her daughter, Mrs S. J. W. Gill, of Masterton.

Miss Doris Russell, of Invercargill, who has been the guest of Mrs Irving, of Masterton, has gone to Wellington. Miss M. A. Brown, of Masterton, left this week on a motor tour to Rotorua via Napier, Gisborne, and Opotiki.

Mr and Mrs Turner, of Masterton, are visiting their daughter, Mrs Brittain. The Misses Heckler, of Mangamahoe, have returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mrs H. Nicholson and Mrs A. Freeman, of Gtaki, who have been on a visit to the Dunedin Exhibition and Christchurch, returned home cn Wednesday. Miss Nix, of Masterton, who accompanied them, left for the Wairarapa the same day. FEILDING, May 6. Miss Barbara Inglis has returned to Wanganui. Mrs F. Faulkner ETas returned to Wanganui after visaing her niece Mrs Cecil HickMrs Schepens, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Hurley, has returned to Dargaville. Mrs Conway, of Cheltenham, has returned from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Miss Brenda Banks is visiting Dannevirke. Mr and Mrs Harold Stewart have returned from a visit to Taranaki Miss Mona Eliott is visiting Wellington. During the week Mrs Charlie Johnston was hostess at a bridge evening, and the Misses Johnston at a very jolly and enjoyable dance. Those present were Mr and Mrs Ross, Mrs Banks, Mr and Mrs Cyril Dernier, Mr Whitelaw, Mrs Pratt, Mrs Buchanan, Mrs Fish, Misses K. and M. Johnston, L. and N. Elliott, M. Ross, S. and F. Conway, M. P. Goodbehere, N. Hocking, D. Duthie, M. French, M. Webster, J. Saunders, G. and J. Fish, C. and P. Perry, Messrs B. Johnston, M. Hocking. E. Woollams, B. Burrell, P. Burrell, R. Redmayne, R. M'Donald, J. Buchanan, S. M'Beth, F. Elliott, G. Lintott, I. Critchley, M. and B. Bailey, D. Ross, and M. Conway. Mrs Wilson, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs John Graham, Highfield road. Mrs David Bell has been on a short visit to Wellington. Mrs J. S. Tingey gave a most enjoyable bridge party in honour of Mrs Sharpe, who iB shortly leaving to reside in Canada. Those present were Mesdames Wild, Graham, Phillips, W. Bailey, Hill, Sandford, Harding, Weaver, Billing, Mahoney, Hanger, Little, and Kellow, Misses S. and J. Bailey, O’Halloran, M'Kenzie, Moncrieff, and many others. Miss Adeline Hare has returned from a pleasant holiday spent in Stratford, Patea, and Wanganui. Mrs Kingston has returned from Hamilton. Mrs Norris is visiting Wellington.

HAWKE’S BAY, May 6. The weather was very warm and dusty for the Hawke's Bay races at Hastings. The racing was of the best, many exciting finishes taking place. Some smart frocking was seen on the lawn, and the bright colours, now so generally worn, were seen to ad-

vantage. Among those present were: Lady Russell, in an all black toilette; Mrs T. H. Lowry, mauve silk marocain, and a hat in the" same shade, with flowers toning from pink to mauve; Mrs W. G. Stead, rust woollen rep coat and skirt, and a velour hat in the same shade; Mrs Hector Smith, black crepe de chine with cinnamon crepe relief, and black hat; Mrs Price, navy blue crepe de chine, and navy silk hat. Mrs Newbigin, biscuit colour silk crepe ensemble suit, and French hat in black satin with osprey; Mrs Stevens, black rep coat frock, and veloui hat in fuchsia shades; Mrs 0. Krogh, cinnamon brown woollen coat, and a fawn velour and velvet hat; Mrs E. R. C. Bowen, navy blue crepe de chine, with an accordeon pleated flounce, and a navy hat and furs; Mrs Walker, blue grey checked suit, and hat to tone with rose coloured ospreys; Mrs Rogers, black coat frock with grey fur, and a fuchsia velour hat; Mrs Barnsdale, rose cloth suit, and hat of pleated ribbon to tone; Mrs Moore, black rep cloth suit, with grey fur collar, and a black hat; Mrs Higgins, black rep cloth coat frock, and black hat with osprey; Mrs Hislop, ciel blue cloth suit, and hat of the same shade; Mrs Fred Frice, brown velour suede cloth suit, and brown felt hat; Mrs H. Bishop, black cloth coat frock fur banded, and cyclamen velour hat; Mrs O’Meara, cinnamon brown crepe de chine, and a hat in silk of the same shade; Mrs Gibbons, brown suit, and hat to tone; Mrs Gifford, cinnamon frock with mole fur coat, and a hat in brown; Mrs Fred Douglas, tailored suit, and a brown velour hat; Mrs Morrin, pea green woollen suit, and a hat to tone in velour; Mrs H. Stratton, navy rep coat frock fur trimmed, and a mauve hat; Mrs Laing, fawn tailored suit, and a fawn hat: Mrs A. Small, navy tailored suit, and a hat to tone-, Mrs Peterson, blue and rose woollen suit, and a hat in blue and rose; Mrs Foster, grey checked tweed suit, and rose felt hat, Mrs Wallace, navy silk crepe de chine frock, and navy silk hat; Mrs J. Gleadon, tailored suit, and black hat with coloured flowers; Mrs M'Caw, rose cloth tailored suit, and hat of the same shade; Mrs Haldane, fawn cloth suit, and hat to tone; Mrs Riddiford, pea green Woollen suit, and hat of velour in the same shade; Mrs Strachan, black satin striped coat, and a black hat; Mrs A. Wellwood, black and white frock, and a black hat; Mrs T. Cunningham, rose cloth tailored frock, and a rose velour hat: Mrs G. Thomson, mauve tweed tailored suit, and mauve velour hat; Mrs King, black satin long coat, and a black hat; Mra Twigg, grey tailored suit, and grey velvet hat; Mrs Freedman, black cloth frock, and blfick hat; Miss Lowiy, biscuit ensemble suit embroidered in blue and black, and a black hat with rose at side; Miss Baird, grey tailored suit, and hat to tone; Miss Curlett, blue jumper suit, and blue hat to tone; Miss Nairn, navy coat frock with red buttons, sod a navy hat; Miss Strachan, black satin long

coat, and a black bat, Miss Morgan, biscuit crepe jumper suit relieved with pea green, bat in the v same shades; Miss Smith, ciel blue jumper suit ( and a blue felt hat to tone; Mrs Ford North, navy blue silk marocain frock embroidered in cerise, and a navy hat- Miss M. Stead, fawn tailored suit, and a fawn velour hat; Miss M'Niven, navy blue checked silk taffeta frock, and a navy hat; Miss Nairn, bottle green tailored suit, and a felt hat of the same shade; Miss Duuphy, light checked silk taffeta, and a hat to tone; Miss M. Cato, navy cloth coat trock, and marine blue silk bat; and Miss Munroe, autumn green jumper suit, and a felt hat to tone. On the second day Mrs T. 11. Lowry wore a stone grey suit, black hat with roses; Mrs W. G. Stead, brick red woollen suit, and small velour hat to tone; Miss Handyside, navy rep frock with beige chiffon collar, and a navy hat; Mrs Moore, black jumper suit, and black hat; Mrs F. Douglas, suit in blue and brown, and a hat in the same shades- Mrs Hall, beige brown suit, and small hat to tone; Mrs O. Nelson, black satin coat, and black hat; Mrs Yal Hadley, rose rep coat, and hat to tone; Mrs U. Ruddenklau, pea green crepe de chine, and a black hat; Mrs H. Stevens, black rep frock, and black hat with white osprey; Mrs Barron, grey tailored suit, and durk green hat, Mr* Newbigin, black satin coat fur trimmed, and a black satin hat with black osprey; Mrs J. S. M'Leod, black merle coat, and black hat; Mrs Neagle, navy cloth suit, and small navy hat; Mrs A. Small, navy mixed tweed suit, and navy liat; Mrs Barnsdale, blue crepe de chine lace trimmed, and a brown hat; Mrs H. Douglas, dark green tailored suit, and green felt hat; Mrs Morgan, dark rose suit, and hat to tone; Miss Esme Morgan, sand jumper suit piped with apple green, and a hat in samo shade; Mrs Davies, mauve jumper suit, and a mauve hat; Mrs Mason, tailored suit, and cherry red hat; Mrs N. Beamish, tailored suit, and felt hat; Mrs S. Morrin, brown suit, and small brown hat; Mrs R. Buddo, rose rep coat, and a small hat; Miss Russell, navy crepe de chine relieved with white, and a navy hat; Miss Fannin, blue woollen suit, and a blue hat; Mrs Riddiford, leaf green woollen suit, and a-hat in same shade; Mrs H. M. Campbell, grey tailored suit, and small grey liat; and Mrs Hector Smith, sand cloth frock, and hat to tone. Mr and Mrs T. H. Lowry, of “Okawa, accompanied by Miss M. Lowry and Messrs T. and R. Lowry, who have been to Sydney to the wedding of Mr J. Lowry, “Okawa,'' Hastings, and Miss Lucy Falkner, have returned to Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs N. G. Cooper, of Waipawa, are on a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs E. K. Hinder have left Gore to make their home in Napier. Mr Hinder has been appointed manager of the Bank of Australasia. Miss N. Jeffries, of Gisborne, is the guest of Miss Maxine Edgar, of Napier. Mrs Shand, of Hastings, has returned from a visit to the Dunedin Exhibition. HAMILTON, May 5. A dinner was given by the members of the Hamilton Rotary Club on Thursday evening at the Chequers tea rooms. The guests of honour were Mr and Mrs Everett Hill and Mrs Cummings, over-seas visitors. The ladies present were: Mesdames D. Hay, A. L. Yule, R. Barnett, F. C. House, F.~ Booth, G. Boyeft, H. Clark, Gilbert, A. G. Waddell, C.- Nisbett, Noy, Higgott, Pountney, Kirkman, Graham, ' Young, A. B. Collier, Cann, C. L. Mac Diarmid, A. W. Green, Hobbs, Burtenshaw, H. Lowrie, E. Bouillion, Sandford, 11. Valder, A. Booth. D. Bryant, Pountney, J. M'Kinnon, Pratt, Velvin, Chesterrnan, Wyvern Wilson, Misses Churton, Fow, E. Cann, Valder, D. Yule, D. Clark, Benneft, B. Higgott, and Drake. Mrs M. Wells, “The Oaks,” Cambridge, entertained some of her friends at bridge on. Wednesday evening. Mrs Wejls wore a rich black satin frock. The guests were: Mesdames Carlyle, E-* E; Roberts, Lee, W. Staplev, Smith, and Rowland, Misses Dunne, Cox, Willis, M. Armstrong, Brann, Christophers, Gwynneth, Murphy, B. Christophers, the Rev. Mortimer Jones, Wells, W. Stopford, G. Taylor, A. 11. Niccol, Couper, Lee, and Smith. A lunch party was given in the Kia Ora tea rooms on Friday, when Mrs E. F. Peacocke was the hostess. The guests were: Mesdames E. Rawson, H. T. Gillies, F. E. Stevens, L. Cussen, Vere Chittv, H. Hopkins, Harper, T. F. Jolly, 0. R. Farrer, O. M. Monckton, H. Greenslade, C. Gibbons, E. B. W&lker, H. J. M'Mullin, and H. Ferguson, Misses N. Monckton and F. Peacocke. Mrs T. B Insoll and Mrs J. E. Chitty gave a farewell bridge partv for Mrs E. Rawson on Friday night. The room was decorated with salvias and zinnias. Those present were: Mesdames E. Rai”Son, O. M. Monckton, A. Beale, P. E. Stevens, D. Dillon, H. Haseler, F. B. Jolly, Harper, H. Greenslade, C. Rees, H. M‘Mullin, Gibbons, Reid, T. C. Jolly, G. Hyde, E. H. O'Meara, E. A. Cox, T. Lusk, E. B. Walker, P. Stewart, and W. D. Ross, Misses Wyatt, C. Jolly. Stevens, C. Wallnutt, Harrowed, and L. Wallnutt.

AUCKLAND, May 8. The marriage of Miss Catherine Lovering Burns, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Burns, of Doune, Remuera, to Mr John Edward Russell, only son of Mr and Mrs Edward Russell, of Pembridge, Princes street, took place at St. Mark’s Church on Thursday afternoon, the ceremony, which was fully choral, being performed by the Rev. G. C. Cruickshank. Great clusters of yellow chrysanthemums with masses of greenery were used for decorating the church, wands of bamboo and tall palms were arranged along the aisles, and at the end of each pew a posy of white flowers was attached. The bride wore a gown of white georgette, a wide band of silver embroidery across the shoulders at the back forming the long sleeves, and a girdle of silver ribbon making an attractive finish; the train of silver romaine was edged with diamante, and caught to the shoulders with diamante clasps. The Honiton veil was worn over a cap of silver gauze, sprayed with orange blossom, and a bouquet of lovely white carnations tied with tulle streamers was also worn. The train-bearers were little Pauline Cropper, in a frilled frock of ivory net and tulle, and a silver cap, and Nevison do Courcy, in white satin breeches and a frilled blouse of ivory georgette. There were three bridesmaids—Miss Ailsa Burns, Miss Corrie Russell, and Miss Elizabeth Burns—who were dressed alike in petalled skirts of ivory georgette, with deep tunics of silver made with long sleeves, caps formed of bands of diamante being caught with a wreath of silver leaves, and their bouquets of white carnations tied with tulle streamers. Dr 8. Ludbrook was best man, and Mr F. Gordon and Mr W. Geddes acted as groomsmen. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, when a large number of guests were present. Gold and red chrysanthemums were in evidence in the rooms, in one of which were arranged the many beautiful wedding presents. The wedding tea was served in a large mnrquee on the lawn, and in the centre of the large table the white and silver many tiered cake

was decorated with pale pink and white chrysanthemums. A string band contributed delightful music. When the bride went •way she was wearing a travelling frock of lose flu barri velour cloth, finished with mole collar and cuffs, and smart hat of ruched velvet to tone. Mrs ft. Burns (mother of the bride) wore a frock of black lace with panels of black georgette patterned with roses, and a black hat with upturned brim, caught with a diamante ornament, and edged with black ospreys, Mrs John Burns (grandmother of the bride), a black satin beauts coat, and a black feathered hat; Mrs Ching (grandmother of the bride), a black marocain frock, and black lace cape, with black hat ttiiruned with mauve and pink flowers; Mrs Kdward Bussell (mother of the bridegroom), mulberry rotnaine trimmed with fur. and a ■mart hot to tone, caught up at the back with naradise plumes in shades of mulberry ; Mrs J. B Bussell igrcat grandmother of tne bridegroom), blr.ck satin with ivoty lace shawl, and black and lavender hat; and Mrs de Conroy, black with beige embroidered georgette, and block hat trimmed with ospreys. Among the guests were: Mr and Mrs A. M. Ferguson and Miss Ferguson, Kir George and Lady Elliot. Mr and Mrs Mervyn Reed. Lady Lockhart and Miss Lockhart Mrs W. R. Wilson, Mr and Mrs H. O. Nolan and Miss Nolan. Mra M'Kail Coddes and Miss Geddca, Mr and Mrs Trtvor Bloomfield. Mr and Mrs K. Caldwell, Dr •ud Mra Fairclough, Dr and Mm Milsom, Mr and Mrs Trevor Holmden, tire Misses Jackson (2), Mrs Cotter, Mr and Mrs E. Ifergaville, Miss Binney, Miss Rathbone,

Miss Hanna, the Misses Valle (2), and the Misses Bouillon (2), etc. The future home of the bride and bridegroom is to be in Ayr street, Parnell. Mrs Hall-Jones and Miss Hall-Jones, of Invercargill, are staying at Cargen. Miss Barker, of Gisborne, is tjie guest of Mrs R. Burns, Remuera road. Mrs Stringer, who has been visiting relatives in Christchurch and Dunedin, has returned to Auckland. Mr and Mrs Trevor Thomson, T&kutai street, Parnell, returned last week from a visit to Mrs C. B. Skeet, of Masterton. Mrs U. Williams lias returned to Wanganui after a short stay in Auckland. Mr and Mrs R. N. Bradley, of Auckland, have been visiting friends in Wanganui. Sir Robert and Lady Stout are intending to make their home in Auckland in the near future. WEDDINCB.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated In the Herbert Presbyterian Church on April 28, the contracting parties being Miss Jessio Forbes and Mr Angus McMillan, both of Herbert, and of the old pioneering families. The bride looked charming in a white silk marocain with radium lace, and with bridal veil she carried a beautiful bouquet of white flowers. The bridesmaid was Miss ICIla Forbes, of Dunedin, cousin of the bride. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr Snushall, -of Oemaru, who acted as beat man. There was a large

gathering of guests and of the people. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The organist was Mrs Couch, and the officiating clergyman the Rev. P. C. Rennie. After the ceremony the guests were received at the hall by Mrs Forbes, the mother of the bride, where the congratulations took place. A large number of guests sat down to the wedding breakfast. The presents, which were both costly and numerous, were laid out on one of the hall tables. Afterwards the young couple left amid showers of confetti and applause and good wishes of the guests by motor car by way of Palmerston for somewhere south, where the honeymoon is to b“ spent.

The wedding of Mr William George Coburn, of Wellington, New Zealand (late of Australia),' to Jessie, daughter of Mr Wm. and the late Mrs Wm. Brown, of Peel street, Mornington, was celebrated at the home of the bride’s father on the morning of April 27 by the Rev. Wm. Trotter, of the Mornington Presbyterian Church. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a smart navy repp ensemble suii trimmed with bands of old rose and reseda crepe de chine under navy silk braid and with it was worn a bois du rose velvet hat She. carried a beautiful bouquet (which was the gift of a friend) composed of mauve seabias, pink sweet peas, and maidenhair fern with streamers of reseda ribbon. The bridesmaid was Agnes Alison, sister of the bride. She wore a bois du rose tricotine suit, with acapolin felt hat to tone, and her bouquet was of autumn-tinted chrysanthemums with streamers of bois du rose ribbon. Mr I vie Brown carried out the duties of the best man. On leaving for her honeymoon Mrs Coburn wore -i smartly-cut flared black innuve velvet coat, trimmed with chinchilla fur, and \n

upturned hat of black velvet. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a handsome three-pearl ring, and to the bridesmaid a silver-backed mirror, brush, and comb. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was an autograph camera.

A .very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Matthew’s Church, Dunedin, on Tuesday, April 27, when \ era, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs S J. Harrison, of Outram, was married by the Rev. W. Hamblett to Arthur James Stewart, or.ly son of Mrs Stewart, of Outram. The church was prettily decorated with Mitiimn leaves and cosmos. The bride, who entered the church on her father’s arm, wore a frock of cream morocain, with silver lace over-skirt and sleeves. Her beautiful veil of old lace was held in place with a si'ver coronet and sprays of orange blossom, and she carried a shower _bouqnet of white flowers with touches of blue. The two bridesmaids were the sisters of the bride — Miss Bessie Harrison, who wore a frock of gold satin morocain, trimmed with oakapple insertion, and Miss Doris Harrison, who also looked sweet in a pale shade of green satin morocain with the same trimming. Both wore dainty caps to tone, and carried beautiful bouquets of bronze chrysanthemums. Mr Bedford Moody acted as best man, and Mr A. V. Fleet as groomsman. As they left the church to the strains of the “Wedding March,” a number of Training College students formed an arch, under which the happy couple passed, and then they drew the bridal car to the Savoy Mr and Mrs A. J. Stewart left by car for their wedding trip, the bride wearing a smart orange-tan frock, with hat and coat to tone. The many beautiful gifts and handsome cheques received testified to the popularity of both bride and bridegroom.

On April 21. at 7 p.m., a very pretty wedding took place in St. Clair Methodist Church, when Jean, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. R. Forbes, Macandrew road, was married to William George, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Stephen, Mornington. The Rev 0. S. Pearn officiated, and, as the bride entered the church, the choir sang the bridal hymn, “The Voice that Breathed O’er Eden.” The church was beautifully decorated with flowers, and a large bridal bell with streamers, was suspended above the bridal party. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a lovely frock of ivory georgette and radium lace, with a beautiful tulld' veil, handsomely embroidered with silver tinsel, and held in place by a Grecian coronet of orange blossom buds. She carried a shower bouquet of cream Marechal Neil roses and one beautiful white lily, and wore a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Attending her as bridesmaid was her younger sister, Ella, who wore a striking frock of cyclamen crepe de chine, elaborately embroidered in silver beads and sequins, a hat to match, and silver shoes and stockings. Her bouquet was of lavender scabious and sweet peas of cyclamen shades. Her gift from the bridegroom was a Nellie Stewart bangle. Little Dorothy Sutherland, as flower girl, in a dainty frock of pink velvet with a Victorian posy to match, and Bertie Stephen, nephew of the bridegroom, as page, in a suit of pale blue velvet, and carrying a shepherd’s crook decorated with cream roses, completed a charming picture. Mr Bert Stephen supported his brother as best man- After the ceremony about eighty guests were entertained at the Hydro Tea Rooms, St. L'lair. a beautiful bridal bell being suspended above the door wav. where the young couple received congratulations from their friends. Later the happy couple left for the north, the bride wearing a smart ensemble suit of navy gaberdine with hat to match. Their future home will be in Wanganui.

A quiet hut pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mr Robert Gilliand, llonaldsay streets, Palmerston South, when his fourth daughter. Margaret Isabella, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with John Hugh, second son of Mr and Mrs William Herd. “Cosy Dell,” Mertoft. The Rev. Chisholm was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked sweet in a heliotrope silk frock, edged with cream, She wore a wreath and veil, and carried a bouquet of cream asters. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Phylli-j Gilliand, who was dressed in a flounced frock of heliotrope crepe de chine, and carried a bouquet of purple asters. Little Betty White, of Gore, cousin of the "bride, acted as flower girl, and looked sweet in a white embroidered frock, carrying a basket of purple asteis. Mr Henry Herd, brother of the bridegroom, performed the duties of best man, and Mr W. White, of Gore, acted as groombman. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence, where the usual toasts were given. Later in the evening the happy couple left for the south

amid showers of confetti, the bride travelling in a navy blue costume with hat to match.

On April 7 the Becks Church, prevously decorated by willing friends, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Miss Rita Thurlow, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. E. Thurlow, of “ Riverside,” Lauder, was married, by the Rev. C. Forman, to Mr A. Howard Abernethy, son of Mr and Mrs A. Abernethy, of Roslyn. Dunedin. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, wore a beautiful panelled gown of French georgette, embroidered with iridescent and silver beads. Her veil was arranged with a coronet of pearls, and she carried a white prayer book, the gift of Mrs J. Howell, of Dunedin. The bridesmaid, Miss Gladys Thurlow, younger sister of the bride, was daintily frocked in pink crepe de chine, with gold brocade shoes and a pink and gold floral bandeau. Her bouquet was of pink sweet peas and roses. Mr L. Johnson, of Dunedin, carried out the duties of best man.

The marriage took place recently at the Catholic Cathedral, Barbadoes street, of Miss Eileen Horan (youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs 1). Horan, Christchurch) to Mr Patrick James Gallagher (Public Trust Office, Nelson, eldest son of Mrs and the late Mr J. Gallagher, Dunedin). The Rev. Father Timpaney officiated at the nuptial mass, during which Mr Fouhy sang an “ Ave Maria,” and Mrs Halley (Timaru) presided at the organ. The bride looked attractive in her handsome bridal gown of ivory georgette, made with long bodice finely tucked. The lower panel was ornamented with rosettes of val ace, and from hand-made roses at the waistline hung streamers of narrow silver ribbon. Her long court train suspended from the shoulders was of ivory satin, and was underlined with shell pink georgette and pearls. The veil and orange blossom were arranged in coronet style, and she carried a shower bouquet of pink and white begonias. Miss Phyllis Horan, sister of the bride, as attendant, wore a frock of shell pink georgette. The {font panel had a large rosette of cream val lace, and she wore a hat of black satin, small shape, trimmed with val lace and pressed pink rosebuds, and scarf of pink tulle. She carried a shower bouquet of pink roses and sweet peas. Miss Marie Foley, niece of the bride, made a dainty little flower girl in her frock of pale pink georgette trimmed with hand made roses of georgette and cream val lace. Mr J. Stokes was best man. When leaving for her wedding tour the bride wore a navy rep frock and flared skirt, trimmed with multi-coloured wool embroidery, and a small navy hatter's plush hat and musquash coat.

• A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Mary’s Basilic, Invercargill, on Wednesday, April 21, by the Rev Father Graham, joining together in the holy bonds of matrimony Gladys (Dcga), eldest daughter of Mrs and Mr R. White, of Tisbury. to Peter, younger son of Mr and Mrs A. W. Baldwin, Richmond grove, Invercargill. The bride was given away by her brother, Robert, and was attended by her sister Grace, whilst little Moliie Mackenzie was flower girl. Mr Vincent Ford, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride wore a beautiful henna gaberdine frock, the bridesmaid wearing a navy frock, and hat to match. The wee flower girl wore a pretty pale pink dress, and a garland in her hair. The wedding breakfast was held at. the residence of the bridegroom’s parents. Richmond grove, where a large number of guests assembled.

The Dunedin friends of Miss Una Castle, M A., will be interested to learn that she has been awarded the French Travelling Scholarship, which will enable her to proceed to France d continue her studies there for two yea'" Miss Castle, who. is a graduate of Victoria University College, Wellington, is the first New Zealand University woman to obtain this scholarship, and it therefore carries with it a double honour. She is the daughter of Mr John Castle, of Wellington South, and has had an unusually dis tinguished scholastic career. Miss Castle was dux and gold medallist of the Newtown State School at the remarkably earlv age of 11 yc-rs, and entered the Wellington Girls’ College with a Junior Scholar ship. While there sh, gained special distinction, winning a Senior Scholarship at the end .of her second year, and a year later, at the age of 15, Miss Cas'le was dux and gold medallist, at the same time winning a Junior University Scholarship, and also the French medal from the Oerele Francais. Passing on to Victoria College, Miss Castle obtained a Senior Scholarship in Greek and French, and gained her B.A. degree, and before she had attained her twenty-first birthday had secured her M.A. degreee with first-class honours in Latin and French. While in Wellington Miss Castle was a valued member of the French Club, an occupied the post of senior mistress at Queen Margaret’s College, Hobson street, and at the beginning of the pres&it year she received the appointment of first assistant mistress at Columba Girls’ College, Dunedin. She is the author of several French publications on Maori legends which are in us 6 in the secondary schools, and possesses a fine literary taste. Miss Castle is also a brilliant pianiste, being a pupil of Mr Harold Whittle, and there is no doubt that her versatility and remarkable gifts, which are only equalled by her extreme modesty, will add greatly to the lustre of New Zealand students abroad. Miss Castle expects to leave for France later in the year, and will carry with her the congratulations and warmest good wishes of a wide circle of friends.

A very pretty wedding, and one of wide interest, took place at the Gore Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, April 21, when Agnes (eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs M’Kec, of Waikaia) was married to David Andrew (second son of Mr John and the late Mrs M'Kissock, Waikaia). Rev. A. W. Smaill, Waikaia, officiated. Miss Mac Gibbon, A.T.C.L, was organist. The church was nicely decorated by girl friends of the bride. Miss Mac Gibbon played “ The Voice That Breathed O’er Eden.” The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very charming in a frock of white merv satin, with overskirt of silver lace, and a veil of white tulie embroidered with silver. She carried a

bouquet of arum lilies, roses, and maidenhair fern. The bridesmaid, Miss Mina M‘Kee (sister of the bride), wore a pretty frock of salmon pink satin with an overskirt of radium lace. She wore a short pink tulle veil, and carried a bouquet of gypsophila, pink and white Rweet peas, and maidenhair fern. lona M’Kee, youngest sister of the bride, as flower girl, was dressed in a white merv satin frock trimmed with pearls. She wore on her hair a floral band of blue forget-mc-nots, and carried a basket of white flowers. Mr K. Walton carried out the daties as groomsman. The “ Wedding March ” was played as Mr and Mrs M’Kissock left the church. The wedding party left for the cabaret, inhere a sumptuous wedding breakfast was arranged for about 90 guests. Mrs W. M'Kee received the guests in a dress of black satin with touches of gold, and a black and gold hat to match. The usual toasts were honoured. The bride travelled in a fawn marocain tunic frock and velour coat trimmed with American opossum fur, with hat, shoes, and stockings to tone. Mr and Mrs M’Kissock’s home will be at Ohai. The happy couple, amid showers of confetti, left by the afternoon train for Dunedin. HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS. To soften eggs that have been boiled too long put them into a basin of cold water and leave for about half a minute. This will not only soften them but improve the flavour. When salt becomes caked add a pinch of ground arrowroot, and the salt will remain dry and fine, whatever tlie temperature may be. As potatoes get old add a little sugar to the water in which they are boiled. Beetroots will retain their colour if a small pinch of carbonate of soda is added to the water in which they are boiled. This will not impair the flavour in any way. Leather that lias become shabby can be revived if it is rubbed with a mixture of linseed oil and vinegar. Equal parts of both should be useu, and the oil should be boiled and allowed to get nearly cold before the vinegar is added. Two ounces of fuller’s earth boiled in half a pint of vinegar, and the juice of three onions, is splendid for removing scorch marks from linen. Soft brooms last longer if dipped occasionally in hot water and salt. To save firewood dry potato peelings in the oven, and use them for lighting fires. Puddings containing custard should always be cooked slowly. If new silk stockings are washed in very hot water before being worn they are" less likely to ladder, for the washing toughens the silk. Pastry will be lighter if mixed with a knife instead of with the hands. A ground rice pudding will not be lumpy if the rice is mixed smoothly with cold milk before adding it to the boiling liquid. Never shake it in dry, or add it as you would oatmeal. Soda water used with any good tooth paste is much better than tap water. The teeth become whiter, and a sensation of thorough cleanliness is felt in the gums and throat. When the hair is washed in hard water it often feels sticky when dry. To rectify this add a tablespoonful of vinegar or lemon juice to the rinsing water. HOME INTERESTS. SUFPER DISHES. Sardines on toast (served hot), curried eggs (served hot), savoury omelet, stuffed tomatoes (served cold with a salad), anchovy eggs (served cold with a salad), eggs in tomatoes (served hot). SARDINES ON TOAST. Remove the backbones from some sardines, and then warm them on a dish in the oven. Serve on fingers of hot toast or fried bread, and coat with hot mayonnaise sauce. STUFFED TOMATOES. Stuff raw tomatoes with shrimps, the latter shelled and cut up and mixed with cold mayonnaise. ANCHOVY EGGS. Hard boil some eggs, then pound the yolks with some butter. Season with pepper, and mix with anchovy essence (sufficient to flavour and colour). Serve in the half whites. EGGS IN TOMATOES. Stand tomatoes on firm end, cut off a slice from opposite end, and scoop out some pulp from the centre. Bake the tomatoes until tender, being careful to keep them whole. Season the inside of the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Pour an egg into each aud return to the oven for a few minutes until set. LANCASHIRE POTATO CAKE. Required: lib of cooked potatoes, Jib of flour, 2oz of butter, a gill of milk, J teaspoonful of baking powder, pinch of salt. Method: Rub the potatoes through a hair sieve, or put them through a potato masher. Sieve the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of bait into a basin. Rub in the butter, then mix the potatoes with the flour mixture. Stir in the milk, and mix all- well together. Roll out the dough on a floured board about jin thick, then cut out fairly large rounds with a round cutter. Put the cakes on to a floured baking tin and bake in a quick oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until nicely browned. Split the cakes open and spread butter between them, then press together again and serve hot. Note: These make a very good breakfast dish also. SOUR-MILK SCONES. Three-quarters of a pound of flour, one and a-half teaspoonfuls of baking-powder, ono ounce of sugar, one ounce of margarine, sour milk to mix, pinch of salt. Sieve the flour, salt, and baking-powder. Rub in the fat. Add the sugar and mix together. Add sufficient sour milk to mix all to a soft paste. Put on to a floured board and roll out to half an inch thick. Cut into small rounds, and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush over with milk, and bake in a hot oven for about fifteen minutes.