TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3768, 1 June 1926, Page 63

TABLE TALK.

Monday. On Monday afternoon the Victoria League held its usual Empire Day "at home in the Early Settlers Hall, when a large number were present. The hall war beautifully decorated with flowers, and the utage had pot plants and greenery. During the afternoon members of the committee and friends dispensed tea and cakes. Sir William Sim and Lady Sim both addressed the guests present, other speeches being made by the Mayor (Mr H L. Tapiey), the lion. Charles Statham, Mr Percy Sargood, and Miss Jackson. Amongst those present were Sir George and Fenwick, Mr and Mrs H. L. Tapiey, Mr and Mrs Theomin, Mr and Mrs G. Theomin, Mr and Mrs Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs Gallawav, Mr J. liutchison, Mi and Mrs Sidey, Mr and Mm* E. Hazlett, Mr and Mrs P. Sargood, Mr and Mrs Chrystal, Mr and Mrs Greenslade, Mr and Mrs Gogan, Mr and Mrs Milne, Mr and Mr* Smith, Mr J. C Marshall, Mesdames Wales, Edmond, Jackson, Hart, Halsted (2), Begg, Marshall MacDonald, Reynolds, G. Roberts, Macassey, E. L. Macassey, Reeves, and J. E. Macassey, Misses Mackerras, Webster. Macas'sev, Orbell, M'Kerrow, Greenslade, Hart, Theomin, Read, etc.

On Friday evening the quarterly dance given by the Victoria League was held in the Early Settlers’ Hall, when a good attendance was present. The hall looked very pretty with its variety of coloured streamers, greenery, and bowls of chrysanthemums. The committee received at the _ entrance. Delicious supper was done full justice to, the tables being decorated with chrysanthemums. Some present were Mr and Mrs Melville, Mr and Mrs Mandeno, Mr and Mrs Wales, Mr and Mrs Jones, Misses Jackson, Matheson, Hartmann, Milne, Rutherford, Vipan, Hasted, Hart, Wingfield, Allan, Rogers, Greenslade, N. Hartmann, O’Neil!, and Williams, Messrs Macpherson, Hilton, Nicholson, Greenslade, Vipan, Wingfield, Vailange, Allan, Wilson, Tapiey, Sleigh, Halsted, Gore Burt, Sallanger* etc.

Miss Webster invited friends to afternoon tea on Tuesday at her residence, Heriot row She received her guests in the drawing room, and wore a black marocain robe. Delicious tea and dainties were enjoyed in the dining room, where the table was decorated with a bowl of yellow pansies. Guests present were Mesdames Elliston Orbell, Gallaway, Garth GalLaway, E. Hazlett, Munro (Wellington), G. M'Lean, Cogan, Laidlaw, J. S. Sinclair, R. Fulton, M'Kellar. Misses Tabart (Christchurch). Ulrich, Shand, Sise, Shand, F. Shand, Harding, D Harding (England), Gilkison, Graham, C. Graham, MacKerras, Irvine, Macassey, Holmes, Reynolds, Rattray, etc.

On Thursday afternoon Lady Ferguson invited a number of guests to meet the members of the Kendall conceit company at her residence, "Wychwood,” Anderson’s Bay. Lady Ferguson was gowned in a satin marocain champagne coloured robe entirely covered with lace of the same shade, aud received the guests in the drawing room, whilst the afternoon tea was enjoyed , in the dining room, where the table looked pretty wit): a large bowl of yellow and red chrysanthemums. Guests present were Lady Williams. Mesdames Hudson, R. Hudson, Birch, W A. Moore Theomin, and G. Theomin, Misses Stock, Barron, E. Tabart (Christchurch). G. Williams, O’Neill, Roberts, Stock, Thompson', and Mill; Messrs Theomin, De Clive Lowe. R. Tapiey and Dr Bevan Brown.

On Friday afternoon the members of the Kendall concert company were entertained by Mrs George Roberts at Littlebourne House.

On Saturday evening the Kendall concert company gave another of their delightful chamber music concerts in the Burns Hall, where a Jarge audience was present. The stage had been tastefully arranged with a draping of black curtains and high stands with bowls of yellow chrysanthemums, also a bowl of scailet added a picturesque background and was a pleasing setting to the players, who were robed in artistic colourings. Miss Kendall wore fuchsia georgette of a deep shade- M’ss Dorothy Brook, deep blue marocain vith gedets of cerise; Miss Dorothy Jones, jade green marocain relieved with silver; and MLs Edith Hanson, floral maize georgette made with deep godets.

On Wednesday evening a delightful juvenile dance was given at the residence of Mrs J. C. Begp, Roslvn. when Mm B. Cottrell and Mrs T. C. Ross acted a* hostesses as well as Mi's Begg. Between fifty arid sixty young people were present, and a most enjoyable time was spent

On Wednesday evening Mrs Leslie Wil°on invited a number of guests to bridge at her residence Albert stree*. in honour of the Misses Shand, of Tintaru. Bridge was played in the drawing ,oom. whilst a dainty supper was partaken of in the dining- room, the rooms looking artistic with their decorations of chrysanthemums

Mrs Munro. of Wellington, who lias been the guest of Mrs George M’Lean (Pitt street), has returned north.

Miss Shand and Miss I. Shand returned to Timaru after having spent the May vacation with Mrs Shand, Pitt street.

Miss Jean Begg left last week to spend a few weeks in Auckland.

Children’s recitals are always interesting, there being something about the performances of young people which makes a wide appeal. On Thursday evening last, one specially attractive was given, when the pianoforte pupils of Miss Eva Aslin and the elocutionary pupils of Miss Reno Aslin combined to give a delightful little concert in the Bristol Concert Chamber, and to a full audience presented some excellent items. One or two of the pianoforte solos were rather too difficult for the ability of their players, and two at least of the reciters had their voices pitched in far too high a key. But, on the whole, the performance was splendid, and much credit should go to the Misses Aslin for their training and the choice of subjects they had selected for repetition. The opening duet, '''The Birdies’ Ball,” played by Phyllis and Mavis Ruston, was a pleasing item, as was also "II Bacio,

played by Christina Beirn and Ethel Kichan. Chaminade’s "Pierrette” and Moskowski’s "Valse Brillante,” played by Winnie Hay and Rema Todd, and Christie Mallocli and Isobel Philip respectively, in tl>e second half were also both well executed. Others who played were May Scofield, Winnih Todd, Isobel Philip, and Alison Polwarth. Among the elocutionary items there were some marked successes. In the first half, Edna Stone gave a vivid interpretation of "The Erl King,” while in the second half there were several outstanding performers. David Robertson’s telling of "How the Rhinoceros Got Its Skin” was a 6heer delight; Elsie Harlow's reading of "The Doll's House” was Tendered with force and pathos; Edna Frew recited "The Listeners” with grave impressiveness, and "Who’s Afraid,” a recitation given by Mavi* Robertson, was the star turn of the evening. Maud Townsend, Olga Johnston, Phyllis Ruston, Christie Malloch, James Leckie and David Sherriff also read or recited with ability. A pretty little play, "The Little Pink Lady," acted by Dora Leckie, Eileen Murn, Mavis Robertson, Elise Harlow, and Olga Johnston, ended an enjoyable evening. Mr ar.d Mrs C. R. Chapman, cf this city, ' who are travelling on the Continent, recently returned to London from a visit to the South of France. INVERCARGILL, May 29. Mrs Gordon and Miss Jeanne Gordon, of Riverton, have returned from a holiday spent in the north. Hostesses during the week for Mrs John Black have been Mrs A. C. Millar_ Mrs A, \ Chester, Mrs Prentice, etc. ' The committee of the Invercargill Ladies’ j Golf Club entertained the ladies of the visit- ) ing Dunedin team at a bridge drive in tho Women’s Club on Thursday evening. Mrs Ward, of Wellington, who was tho first lady principal of the St. John’s Girls’ School, is at present spending a vacation here. She is the guest of Mrs C. Campbell, North Invercargill. ■On Monday evening Mrs C. F. A. Jones gave a small bridge party at ber home, Northend. 1 Mr and Mr 9 Duncan Macpherson and the Misses Macpherson left on Monday last for their new home in Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs T. F. Macdonald are spending a- few days in Christchurch. Mrs J. M'Donald, of Anderson’s Bay, is staying with her mother, Mrs O. W. H. St rettell. Mrs Callender and Miss Denniston, of Dunedin, have been the guests of Mrs Denniston Cuthbertson, Waikiwi. Mrs G. Henderson, of Dunedin, spent a. few days with her father, Mr M’Leod, , road. . Mr and Mrs Black left on Friday ea route for Wellington, where Mrs J. W. A. Prentice will join them next Friday oil , their retirn to Sydney. Mr Prentice will join the Manuka at Bluff on Tuesday, and will later-join his wife in Sydney. Tncy . expect to be away for about two months. Mrs Fred Rowley gave a most delightful dance for Miss Nena Feldes, of Sydney, in Mr Ranee Brodrick’s crib at Otatara on, Tuesday evening. These present included Mrs Feldes, Miss Feldes, Mrs J. B. Sale, . Misses May and I.ouie Lawrence, Vera and Edith Bews, Marjory Ott, Olive Holloway, Tish Watson, Nelson (Christchurch), Kitty and Shelagh Wilson, Moir (Christchurch), Martha Waymoutli, and Todd, and Messrs , Dundas, Martin, Reed, Ott, Todd, Watson (2., Hannah, Prain, Bews. Gilkison, Smith, Irving, Dick, Sadd, and Mahoney. At the Women’s Club on Monday evening the first prize for bridge was won by Mis , P Thomson, Mrs W. A. Barclay winning the hidden number. Amongst those present were: Mesdames G. Cruickshank, H. Carswell R. S. M'lnnes, H. J. Farrant, \V. S. Todd, J. Macleod. C. F. Hackwortli A. G. Butchers, Lewis. T. M Macdonald, W. , Macalister, G. M’Donald, H. O. Stuckey, I, Webb. G. I Moffett, C. O. Jennings, J. , T Plain, t. M. Spencer, J. Carswell, F a! Barclay, and the Misses Ferrin, ''avmouth Fynes-Clinton, Louslev, Macphevson, • Brodrick, Nelson, Mehaffey. Henderson, and Miller ' i Miss Elsie Moriah and Miss Guthrie hava left to join the Port Napier in Dunedin An interesting visitor to Invercargill 1 Miss Isa Boss, of Riverside. California. She is staying with her aunt, Mrs M'Robie, Don street.

TIMARU, May 28. Mrs E. J Mivams, Beverley road, has returned from Christchurch. Mrs Main, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs F. A. Raymond, Beverley road. Mrs C. Buchanan, of Christchurch, ib with Mrs J. Thomson; Bidwill street. . . Miss L. E. Davidson, of Timaru, has joined the staff of the Christchurch Hospital. Mrs Percy Wright, who was at Secheron with Mrs A. W. Wright, iB the guest o Mrs William Hay, Highfield. She will return to Christchurch to-nionow. Mrs Mackenzie, of Hanmcr, armed from Christchurch on Friday to stay with Mis H A Rickman, Church Btreet West, Miss Joyce Munro, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs Liliico, Sefton street Mrs G. Mathias, Saddle Hill, is in Christchurch. , .. Mrs K. M’Lennan. Wai-iti road, is tho guest of Mrs J. MTiennan, Master-ton. Mrs A. D. Harris, who was the guest ol her parents, idr and Mis F. E. Hide, Otipua rood, has returned to Methven. Mr and Mrs Donald Burnett, le Akatere, Akataraw., are spending a few weeks in Timaru. , , „ . Mr and Mrs Quartlev, Ilawke'a Bay who were in Dunedin, are the guests of Mrs A. A. Scott, Bidwill street, . Mrs M Lewin has returned to Christchurch after a visit to the Misses Turnbull, Wai-iti road. , , On June 15 the marriage will take place of Miss Alice M'Laren, Highfield, to Mr Duncan Charles Macfsrlane, of Lyndon, A Dr r 'and Mrs N. K. Cos have let their house in Wai-iti road for the winter months to Miss C. Stewart, Mrs Con will leavo on Tuesday for Masterton and Rotorua. Mrs Donkin, of Marlborough, who was with Mrs Melville Jameson, Otumarmma, went to-day to Claremont to stay with Mrs W, N , Bond. Miss A. Gillies, of Mayfield, is the guest of Mrs Gladstone Robinson, Oakwood. Mr and Mrs Harold Wright, of Mayfield, are with Mrs A. W. Wright, Secheron. Wav* iti road*

Mrs E. H. Rhodes, Carne, Bidwill street, left to-day on a short visit to Dr and Mrs I'. R. Wocvhouse, Bluecliffs.

Miss Reid, who was at Claremont with Mrs W. N. Bond, has returned to North Canterbury.

Mr and Mrs A vent,. of Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs G. S. Cray, Seaview terrace.

Mr and Mrs L. N. Orbell and family, who were at Orielton for a few wesks, have returned to Pentlow, Tycho. Misses Norah and Effie Gilkison, Nelson, who were in Dunedin, are visiting Timaru. 'The former is with Mrs Parr, Timaru Public Hospital, and the latter with Mrs Allan Sawell, Chalmers street.

Miss Doris Christian left Christchurch this week for Waimate to take up health work in South Canterbury under the New Zealand Red Cross Society and Order of St. John.

Mrs Donald Macdonald and her cWWren, ©f Christchurch, went to Waimate on Tuesday to join Mr Macdonald, who has taken •ver the managership of the Waimate branch ©f the National Mortgage Co., Ltd.

Mrs Ernest Bolton has returned to Christchurch after a short visit to Mrs F. G. Davidson, Wai-iti road

Mrs E. J. Le Cren, of Maori Hill, went to Cliristchurch on Wednesday. The engagement is announced of Francis, second son of Mr and Mrs Bishell, Hawarden, to Margaret Rose, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Leatham, Tcmuka.

Miss Wilson, of Christchurch, i 9 with Mrs J. A. Julius, St, Mary’s Vicarage, Timaru. Mr and Mrs T. N. Brodrick, of Christchurch, are spending a few weeks at Cadogan, Sefton street.

Miss Madge Irwin and Miss R. Manchester, of Timaru, who were the guests of Mrs Norman Radcliffe, Oamaru, nave returned to Timaru, accompanied by Mrs Radcliffe, who is with Mrs J. Radcliffe, North street.

Mr and Mrs Denys Hoare arrived from Christchurch on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W. W. Baxter, Wai-iti road, have gone to Auckland in the s.s. lonic. Yestorday afternoon Mrs Wigley, Park lane, gave a tea party in honour of Miss Helen Garland, whose wedding will take placa

in Waimate next month. The house was prettily arranged with bronze and yellow chrysanthemums. Those present included: Meadames R. L. Wigley, C. Bryan King, A. Grant, W. E. Burns, Sotham, F. A. Raymond, W. C. Raymond, E. Howden, J. Temple-Goodwill, 11. Innes-Jones, N. M. Orbell, A. F. Roberts, J. A. Julius, and Misses Knubley, Wilson (Christchurch), and B. and N. Howell. Mr and Mrs F. A. Raymond, Beverley road, gave a farewell bridge party for Mr and Mrs W. D. Campbell, Wai-iti road, who will leave for England on Tuesday. The house was beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums, freezias’, and asparagus fern. The pink shaded lights were most effective. Mrs Raymond wore a handsome frock ot black georgette with godets of white pleated georgette, and a black and silver scarf. Mrs Campbell was in black with an overdress of silver. Others present were: Mrs Mai froy, Mrs A. Grant, Mrs E. D. Mosley, Mia N. K. Cox, Mrs 11. W. Hall, Mrs H. H. Webb, Mrs Main, Mrs R. L. Wigley, Mi and Mrs William Raymond, Mr M. Raymond, Mrs R. F. Hill, Mrs Cecil Maitland, Mr and Miss Knubley, Dr and Mrs G. E. Us94ier, Dr and Mrs L. S. Talbot, Mr and Mrs W. H. Walton, Mrs C. E. Kerr. Mr and Mrs L. E. Finch, Mrs E. J. Le Cren, Mr and Mrs Maurice Le Cren, Mrs H. Innes-Jones, Mrs C. Brvah King, Mr and Mrs E. G. Kerr, Mr and Mrs G. Bridges, Mr and Mrs W. Johnston, Misses Revell, White, M. Hay, M. Priest, Torle3se, Hart, D. Raymond, J. Campbell, B. Kerr, Messrs Hamilton, Andrew, Don, Torlesse. The first prizes were won by Mrs E. G. Kerr and Mr Bridges, the consolation prizes went to Mrs William Raymond and Mr Campbell.

ASHBURTON. May 27. Mrs Brodie (Hank of New South Wales) has returned from a long visit to Auckland. Professor Wall, of Christchurch, has been staying at Mount Somers. The Misses Stevens, of Christchurch, who have been staying with Mrs Barnett, the vicarage. Tinwald, are returning home tomorrow. Mr and Mr® Geoff Dixon, cf West Eyreton, are the guests of Mr and Mrs H. C. Orbell, Walnut avenue. Mr and Mrs W. A. Morgan, of Mount Somers, are in Christchurch. Thursday and Friday of this week proved very wet, and many who had looked forward to ihe Ashburton Racing Club meeting on those days were disappointed. There was a very small attendance on both days. Mrs Arthur Grigg, of Longbeach. lias returned from a trip to the North Island. On Thursday the Mayfield branch of the Plunket Society held its annual fancy dress ball for children. Despite the bad weather there was a very good attendance, and the funds should benefit considerably. Ashburton ladies asked to judge the fancy dresses were Mrs Arthur Grigg (president Ashburton Plunket Society). Mrs T. Connor, and Miss E. Gates. Mr and Mrs R. T. Coward, of St. Andrews, are the guests of Mrs Coward. Havelock street West. Mrs F. Seldon. who has been spending a holiday in Christchurch, returned home today. Mr and Mrs Walters, who have been away on a holiday visit to Picton, have returned home. , Miss M. Saunders is the guest of Mrs Arthur Nicoll. Miss Nell Buddo. of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs V. Mulligan, Maronan. Miss Betty Holmes is the guest of Mrs D. Thomas, Carter’s terrace. Mr Arthur Grigg is attending the Agricultural Conference in Wellington. The tennis dance was held last night in the Orange Hall, when a large number of members and their friends assembled. The hall had been prettily decorated, and a Christchurch band was tngaged for the occasion. The supper table was decorated with bronze chrysanthemums. Among those present were Dr and Mrs Fisher, Dr and Mrs Daunt, Dr and M s Connor Mr and Mrs W. Fleming, Mr and Mrs A. Ambrose, Mr and Mrs Arthur Nicoll. Mr and Mrs Pinfold, Mr and Mrs V. Mulligan. Misses Helen, Win, and Mardie Hunter, Margaret Jennings, Helen Laing, Evelyn Pettey. Zel Bonnington, M. Saunders (Christchurch), Nell Buddo (Christchurch), and Jean Newton and Messrs Gerald, Jack, and Ken Nicoll, R. Laing, H Hunter. Bonnington (2), and others. Mr Biggar is visiting Christchurch. Miss Mullin is expected shortly from England on a visit to her brother, Dr W. J. Mullin, Tancred street.

CHRISTCHURCH, May 28. Mrs Thomas, wife of Commander Thomas, of the China Squadron, is the guest of Mrs Harold Barker, Fendalton. Mrs and Miss Westmacott, of Timaru, are staying at Warwick House. Mr and Mrs C. Buchanan have gone to Timaru for a short visit. Miss Aitkcn, who has been staying at the Rakaia Huts, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Ben Howell, of Cave, is the guest of Mrs George Rhodes, Beverley. Miss Alice Cane, who has been visiting relations in the North Island, has returned home. . Mr and Mrs Hamilton Sinclair Thomson, of South Canterbury, are staying at Warwick House. Mrs P. E. Harne, of Peru, who has been staying with Mrs Michael Campbell at Kowai Bush, is staying at Miss Buohanan’s, Papanui road. Miss N. Reeves has returned from a visit to the North Island. Mrs Walter Moore, of Fendalton, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs Frank Mills, in the Norib Island, has returned home. Mrs Murray Aynsley, who has been staying in Dunedin, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Leslie Rutherford and family, Macdonald Downs, are staying at Sumner for a few weeks. Sir John and Lady Hosking are staying at Warwick House. The children’s fancy dress ball, held last Friday night at the Art Gallery to augment the funds of the Lewisham General Hospital building, was a very successful affair, the children thoroughly enjoying it. and presenting a very bright effect in their fancy dress costume. Margaret Middleton’s orchestra supplied the music, and at an interval in the dancing a very fascinating supper was. provided. The supper room was very prettily decorated with chrysanthemums and coloured balloons, which were distributed amongßt the little guests. The engagement is announced of Phyllis Gloria, youngest daughter of Mrs E. M. Stringer, of Christchurch, to Dr Frederick Lamb, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. S. J. Lamb, of Mount Eden, Auckland. All who knew her will greatly feel the loss of Mrs Bristed, who died on Sunday evening after a long illness, and sympathise with Mr Bristed, who recently retired from the editorship of the Weekly Press. Mrs Bristed was well known in swimming and tennis circles in her youth, and had, until recently, been a regular golf player, being a member of the Ladies Golf Club, and foundation member of the Queen’s Club. Mrs Bristed worked enthusiastically during the war for the Red Cross and other patriotic societies, and was always ready to assist any benevolent movement. Until a few

years ago she acted as secretary to the Plunket Society, and was president during Mrs Cracroft Wilson’s absence in England.

FEILDING, Mav 27. Mrs Turnbull, Makino road, was hostess at a most enjoyable ohildren’a dance in honour of her son Jim, who was home for the school holidays. Mrs Turnbull received her guests in a black georgette frock. The

rooms were beautifully decorated with coloured streamers suspended from the ceiling and draped round the walls, giving tlia rooms a tent-like appearance. Mrs Turnbull entertained a number of her friends at bridge. Thooc present were: Mr and Mrs Conway, Mr and Mrs L. Elliott, Mr and Mrs Francis, Mr and Mrs Fry, Mr and Mrs Trevor Shannon, Mr and Mrs W. Shannon, Mr and Mrs Bailey, Mr ami Mrs Phillips, Mr and Mrs Fitzherbert (Palmerston North;, Miss Francis, Miss Wood (Dannevirke), Miss R. Hett (Napier), Mrs Wheeler, Mrs Gordon Ferry, Miss M. Webster, Mr Ivan WaWaco, Mr Maurice Bailey, Mr Maurice Francis, Betty Hogg, Hamish Hogg, Sybil and Geoff. Bailey, Elaine and Terry Bailey, Dill Fitzherbert. Jim Turnbull, Norman Francis, Michael Fitzherbert, Janie Shannon, Bill Fry, Lane Evans, C. Perry, Jim Perry, Dorothy Perry, Evelyn Broad, Enid Wheeler, Ruth and Prudence Conway, Douglaa and Amy Phillips, Francis Fitzgerald, David and John Willis, and many others. Mr and Mrs David Bell are visiting Auckland. Miss Stella M’Lean is the guest of Dr and Mrs Cameron. Mrs Davidson is visiting her daughter, Mrs Treadwell, of Taihape. Mr and Mrs Tankersley are visiting the Wairarapa. Miss Campbell, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is visiting Feilding, and is the guest of Miss J. Crabbe. Miss Nancy Campbell has returned from Wellington Mrs Norris lias returned from Wellington. Miss Roslin Hett, of Napier, has been the guest of Mrs Turnbull. Mrs Gerald U Halloran, of Auckland, is the guest of Miss Ethel O’Halloran.

BLENHEIM, May 27. On Friday evening at the Masonic Hall ballroom Mr and Mrs A. Latter, of “ Tyntesfield,” gave a most enjoyable dance for young people. The floor was in good order, and dancing was enjoyed uutil an early hour. A delicious supper was dispensed iu the supper room, the tables being very artistically arranged with chrysanthemums, foliage, and coloured bonbons. Mrs Latter received the young people wearing black charmeuse, while Miss Mary Latter wore a pretty truck or yellow georgette. Others present were: Mrs Fell, wearing biscuitcoloured georgette; Misses Nancy Teschernaker, white beaded frock; Betty Rudd, fiame-coloured georgette; Margaret Lissaman, yellow crepe de chine ; -inejair Breen, of Wellington, old rose satin ; Kara Evatt, purple .velvet; Agnes Page, blue velvet; Masie Andrew, blue georgette, Dorothy Woous, shot taffeta; Kitty Redwood, primrose marocain; Betty Redwood, cherrycoioured georgette; Rae Trolove, figured georgette; Dinah Monro, blue taffeta; Jean Andrew, pink velvet; Jocelyn Moore, blue marocain ; Jean Hursthouse, pink satin ; Jean Stace, shot silk ; Jose Stace, pale pink taffeta ; Diana Grace, pink crepe de chine; Valerie Revell, blue velvet; K. Cimino, red velvet; B. Cimino, blue velvet; Pattie Grigg, rose-coloured georgette; Connie Bacon, green satin; Nell M‘Lauchian, green georgette; Janet Murchison, white georgette and gold lace; Mary Weld, flame-coloured georgette; Lindsay Adams, white net; Betty Bagge, blue velvet; Nancy Latter, black ind reu frock; and Nancy Grigg, gold and black frock; Messrs lau and Max Van Asche, L. Bacon, lan. Maclaine, B. Redwood, J. Rudd, Miles Adams, Peter Wood, Jack Stocker, Alex. Monro, John Young, Stewart Latter, Clere Latter, Balfour Burden, Hugh Grigg, Jack Eggleston, Tom Tescheinaker, etc. Last evening at Mrs O Donoghue's residence, “ St. Andrew’s,” the ladies of the local Bridge Club assembled. Mrs Powell secured first prize, with an excellent score, after which a dainty supper was dispensed in the large drawing room. Mrs O’Donoghue wore henna marocain with floral trimmings. Others present were: Mesdames Young, Bacon, Leech, A. Duncan, Crocker, Mills, Hawkins, Bastings, Fleming, Renal, and Sprosen, Misses Neville and M’Cracken. Yesterday afternoon Miss Jean Hursthouse entertained a few friends at the Malplaquet Tearooms. Some of those there were: Misses Maisie Andrew, Jean Andrew, Mary Latter, Jose Grace, iietty Rudd, Diana Grace, Jean Grace, etc. The engagement is announced of Miss Elvira Frances Dunn (only daughter of Mr R. W. H. Dunn, of Blenheim) to Mr Henry Russell Jellyman (of Blenheim). Mrs R. M’Callum has returned to ‘ Argyle ” after a short visit to Wellington. Mrs A. Cornelius, of Wellington, is visiting her parents iu Maxwell road. Miss P. Hunter-Weston, of Timaru, is visiting Miss P. Bennett, in Maxwell road. Miss Myrtle Pigou and Miss Elina Wallach, of Wellington are visiting Mr and Mrs R. Pigou, of Spring Creek. WELLINGTON, May 27. Sir John and Lady Hosking are visiting Christchurch. Mrs Pope, of Auckland, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Rothschild, oi Wellington. Mr W. S. M’Dcrmott, proprietor of tho Melbourne Graphic, Mrs M’Dermott, and their daughter have left on their return to Australia after a tour ,of New Zealand. Mrs George Freeme and Miss Sybil SmithParker, of Waverley, are visiting their brother, Mr C. W. S. Parker, of Wellington. Mrs E. Middieton, of Brooklyn, has returned from a visit to the south. Sir John and Lady Roberts and Miss Roberts have left for the south. Mr and Mrs J. W. Collins are leaving shortly for Toronto. Mr and Mrs Colin Campbell, of Waverley, are visiting Wellington. Mrs R. A. Wright is visiting her daughter in Auckland. Miss K. Dalziell returned this week by the Marama from a visit to Australia. Mrs Leigh Hunt and family have gone for a visit to Mangaweka. Mr L. B. Beale, British Trade Commissioner, and Mrs Beale paid a brief visit to the Wairarapa this week. Lady Wilson. Mrs V. Wilson, and Miss Wilsou, oi Bulls, are visiting Wanganui. Mr and Mrs Forbes have returned to Wellington from a visit to Palmerßton North. The marriage of Miss Gwitha Reed, daughter of Dr and Mrs Reed, of Waipukurau, to Mr Reginald Iline, of Gisborne, is to take place on June 16. Mr and Mrs Handley, of Poliangina, are visiting Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs Higginbottam, of Wanganui, are visiting W’ellington. Mrs Glassford, of Tirinoto. Gisborne, is visiting relative! in Hawke’s Bay. Mrs M. Cowper, of Dannevirke, is visiting her mother, Mrs G. Hume, Pirinoa. Miss Clare Phillips, of Carterton, is visiting Mrs Leicester, Kelburn. The members of St. James’ Club, Lower Hutt, held their firit dance for this year in the hall, Woburn road, on Friday night, and a particularly pleasant evening wa* spent. Decorations of foliage and brightly coloured streamers gave a charming effect to the hall, and excellent music was played by the orchestra. Among thooa who were present were: Mr and Mrs Aldous, Mr and Mrs Vickery, Mr and Mrs Jarman, Mesdamos Hansell, Broderick, Tosswill, T<dt, Welch, and Leighton, Misses Hansell (2;, Denniston, Barraud, Broderick, Welch, Oswin, Jollands (2), Harman, Lees (2), Tait, and Hendry, Messrs Waterson, Roberts, Tringham, Hollaway, Parker, Osborne, and many more.

Lady Marjorie Dalrymple gave an interesting address at the weekly luncheon of Rotarians on Tuesday. She was introduced to the gathering by the president, Mr E. W. Hunt, after which Lady Marjorie spoke at some length upon the Girl Guide movement. She told her hearers that she had felt she might look for special help in New Zealand, on account of the fine spirit and traditions of the pioneer residents of this country. The aims of the movement were slated, which were to render service first in their own homes, and then in the world outside, the guides nev< . to miss an opportunity of doing this if they could help it. They worked, too, for world-wide understanding and world peace. After thanking Lady Marjorie for her address, Mr Hunt said that the Rotsrians would do all in their power to belt) on the good work. Miss Marjorie Macandrew, of Dunedin, is visiting Wellington, and is staying with her aunts, the Misses Macandrew, the Terrace. Mr and Mrs Louis Fhmdell are leaving by the Makura for a visit to California. Miss Newman has been staying with Mrs H. L. Andrews, New Plymouth. Miss Leslie Williams, of Napier, is spending a week in Wellington. Miss Catherine Clark, who has finished her term of nursing and instructive work for the Red Cross in Canterbury, leaves early next month for Egypt Miss Freeman, who is very well known Vin educational circles in Wellington and

Christchurch, arrived from England on Tuesday by the Ruapehu, and is the guest of Mrs F. R. Simms at Wadestown. Mr and Mrs W. Gill returned to Wellington this week from an overseas tour. Nurse Kilpatrick, a Red Cross Scholarship holdor who had been taking a course of training at Bedford College, London, returned to Wellington on Tuesday by the Ruapehu. Almost immediately she left for Dunedin to take up the position of public health nurse there under the Dunedin Red Cross Committee. Mrs Balcombe Brown has returned to Weilington from a “visit to Auckland, and is staying with her daughter, Mrs Morgan, of Kelburn, until she leaves for England Miss D. Abraham returned on Tuesday by the Marama from Sydney. Mrs Harold Corrigan and her little daughter have returned to Carterton after a visit to Mrs A. A. Corrigan in Wellington. Miss Olive Munt is visiting Mrs M'Neil, New Plymouth. Miss B. Kelsey is visiting Hastings. Mrs Francis, of Masterton, was a visitor to Wellington this week. A dance following a dinner party was given on Monday evening on board their yacht Surprise by Mr and Mrs Williams, which was much enjoyed by those attending it. Flags, pot plants, and lanterns deooratcd the yacht, and two orchestras, one belonging to the ship dressed in black and white (half and half), and the other one of the city

orchestras, supplied the music, so that the dancers, if they wished, could have uninterrupted dancing. The supper tables were arranged with violets, and so enjoyable was the dauce that the guests stayed until the early hours of the morning, when torrents of rain begun to make themselves felt through the awnings. Most of the guests were in fancy dress, and beautiful prizes were given for the best character in lady's and men’s dress. Mrs J. G. Coates won the former, her representation being that of s Maori woman, and Mr B. Leckie tied witJ Mr Malcolm Ross, Mr Leckie being an "Etoo boy," and Mr Ross representing Zane Grey. The prize went by vote to the former. Among thoee present were: Mrs and Miss Herbert, Misses H. and J. Leckie, Mr and Mis Ashford, Mr and Mrs F, Ward, Mr Pat Ward, Miss Penelope Blundell and the Messrs Blundell (2), Miss L. and Miss M. Monce, Mr and Mis Arthur Duncan anJ Miss Alya Duncan, Mr and Miss Maltroy, Messrs Blundell (2), Miss L. and Miss M. Miles, Miss Weston, Miss Cara Johnston, . Miss M. Levin, Mr and Mrs Hutchison, and many more. The engagement is announced of Miss Nora Catherine Bunny, fourth daughter of the late Mr Arthur Bunny and Mr 3 Bunny, of Hogg crescent, Mafaterton, to Mr John Stock man, second son of the late Mr Charles Stockman and Mrs Stockman, of Victoria road, Rosenealh, Wellington. There are many people in Wellington and elsewhere who will greatly regret to hear of the death of Miss Jessie Newton, which occurred on Tuesday. Mis 9 Newton was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Newton, well-known and public-spirited citizens of Wellington. She was a most gifted- and witty woman, of a bright and kindly disposition, and will be remembered as one of the foremost amateur actresses in Wellington, a very clever artist and musician, and also as a warm supporter of the Unitarian Church. One sister, Mrs M'Duff Boyd, is on her way to England, and the other immediate relatives are Miss Polly Newton, Mr A. W. Newton ,of Bowen street, and Mr J. Newton, of Raglan. Her father, Mr Newton, in his will left to the city the many seats which are to be seen in all quarters inscribed, ‘‘Rest an' be Thankfu’, ■which have been a joy to many weary souls.

CARTERTON, May 27. The engagement is announced of Noeline, only daughter of the late Mr W. M. Wilson and Mrs Wilson, of Eastbourne, to Willi im, second son of Mr and Mrs J. H. Percy, "Dursley,” Bideford. Masterton. The marriage took place in St. Andrew h Church of Miss Edith Marion Savage, elder daughter of the late Mr and Mrs S. jJ. Savage, of Wellington, to Mr Donald W. Ross, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Ross of Masterton The Rev G. T Bl own of Palmerston North, officatcd The best man was Mr S. H Gilding, and Mr E. Eventt W At B t r he° n Ce™tr n al Arcade Hall in Masterton on Thursday ”ight a very delightful dance was held for young people to celebrate the coming of aae of the Misses N ina Boddin - ton Mary Hart, Margaret Donald, Cecily Francis, and Enid Hill. There was a large attendance, amongst whom were visitors from Wellington, Christchurch, Napier, Wanganui, Pahiatua, and the Lower Valley. The guests were received by Mesdames H. M. B <xldm - ton Vivian Donald, H. J. Francis, H. E. Hart, and R. H. Hilt. The guests included Misses May Lewis, dean Lawrence, E. lylee, J Carrickf K. Dyer, N. Hugo, V. Hubbard, L. Lamb, M. Tylee, M. Buslmg. E. Cook, Collier, K. Holmwooch E. M In tosh (Wanganui), N. Bunny, M Holmwood M. Bunny J. Drummond, M. Rutherford, M'Glashan (Napier), E. M'Kensie M James, “ Pta“nair D. Cameron, J. Clarkson , Hume, L. Smith, Brunton, M Renall, N. Douglas E. bairbrother, A § to Jl’ 4Tr K ‘ Williams, M. Major D Hubbard, N. MRay. M Perrv, Martin (Pahiatua), 1. C- Lewis D M Graham, G. W. Sellar, MGlashan (Napier), Fordham (Wellington) C. Cameron Francis (Wellington), and M. C ?T r °?‘ c. A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Matthew’s Church, in Masterton on W edmesday evening, the Rev. J. H. Datson °® c ‘’ ating, when Mis. Ada Boney, of Masterton, was married to Mr Stan Newland also of Masterton. The bridesmaid was Miss Eve Honey and Mr Jack Sloan acted as best man ’ After the ceremony a reception was held' in the Central Arcade. Their future home will be in Wellington. . A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church in Masterton last week, when the Rev. Father Hilley united in matrimony Jamea Ernest, only .on of Mr and Mrs E. G. Frost, of Masterton, and Mabel Harriet, youngest daughter °{^ r a“ d Mrs W. Combes of Crewkerne Somerset, England. Miss Sybil Frost attended as bridesmaid, and Mr T. A. O’Brien was best man. Mrs A. R. Bunny presided at the A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Wednesday at St. Matthew's Church Masterton, the contracting parties being Mies Elsie Elizabeth Lenton, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs G. L. Hanlon, of Whangai Moana, Lower Valley, Masterton, to Cecil Joseph, thrtd son of s 'Mr and Mrs T. B. Williams Hataitai, Wellington. The Rev. W. Bullock officiated, and the wedding march was played bv Mr C. Spencer-Compton. The bride was attended by Miss Barbara H. Courts as bridesmaid, and by little Elsie Findlay as flower girl. Mr Jack Williams was best man. A reception was afterwards given by the bride’s parents. v The engagement is announced of -Nora Catherine, fourth daughter of the late Mr A R Bunny and Mrs Bunny, of Hogg crescent, Masterton, to John, second son of the late Mr Charles Stockman and Mrs Stockman, of Victoria road, Roseneath, Weilington. . „ . . . ... Miss Clare Phillips, of Carterton, is visiting Wellington. . Mrs Harrison and Miss Cnpps (Upper Plain) have left on an extended holiday to Auckland. Mrs Tildesley and her daughter, of Eketahuna, are on a visit to Featherston. Mr and Mrs H. Daysh. of Dyerville, are at present on a visit to Wanganui. Mrs C. H. Gossett, of Christchurch, has been visiting Masterton. Mrs Milne, of Masterton, is visiting friends in Wellington. Miss K. M’Laren, of Hinakura, has been to Wellington for a holiday. Mrs and Miss Chennells, of Masterton, are at present in Wellington. Mrs J. Miller (Kopuaranga) has returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss Alice Eton, of Masterton, is at present away on holiday. Miss G. Curtis, of Lansdowne, is staying at the Hotel Windsor in Wellington.

HAWKE'S BAY, May 27. The weekly cabaret held at Napier is always an enjoyable event. Last Saturday night there were present Mesdames H. B. Williams (Gisborne), Gardiner, Bernard Dinwiddie, Misses Henley, V. Branson, Symee. Sandtmann, V. Herbert, H. Chambers, Shields, M'Niven (Hastings), Wanklyn, S. Moore, D. Nelson, G. Russell, M. Gib-

bons, Hope Bern&u, M. Lusk, M. Craig, Cato, Joan Swanseger, Evans, V. Cotton, Cato, Inglis, Nelson, and D. Cunningham. The wedding of Mary Victoria, eldest eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Tunnell, of Wairoa, and Albert Charles, third son of Mr and Mrs Johansen, of Wairoa, took place at St. Peter’B Church, Wairoa. The engagement is announced of Edna Mabel, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. It. Robinson, of Merlvale avenue, Epsom, to George Norman Lowther, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. L. Edson, of Hawke’s Bay. Another engagement of interest in Hawke’s Bay is of Enid Aileen, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Alan R. Thompson, of Dannevirke, and Richard Ramsden, elder son of Mr and Mrs G. J. Buchanan, Matawhitea. Dannevirke. Mrs Fowler and Miss Sybil Fowler, of Hastings, have returned from a visit to Wellington, Mrs Foot, of Havelock North, has been on a visit to Wellington. Mrs J. R. Fairlie, of Wellington, is at present in Napier. The Very Rev. Dean and Mrs Mayne, of Napier, motored to Wellington, and are the guests of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Williams. Mrs Bernard Dinwiddie, of Napier, is visiting Wellington. Mrs Grant, who has been the guest of Mrs Thorburn. of Hastings, left for her home in Woodville. Mr 3 Alex. Lane, of Hastings, has been staying with her daughter, Mrs Sydney Gray, of Gisborne Mr and Mrs Frank Dyer, of Wellington, are motoring in the Hawke's Bay district. Mrs Napier has returned from a visit to Dannevirke. Mr and Mrs Weldon, of Masterton, paid a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs Shaw, of Palmerston North, were in Napier for a short stay. Miss D. Brook Taylor, of Hastings, has returned from a trip to Auckland. Miss R. Caro, of Napier, baa returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs Blair, of Havelock North, is on a short visit to Waipawa. Mr and Mrs C. Field, of Hastings, are visiting Auckland. Miss N. Henley has returned to Christchurch after a visit to her mother, Mrs Henley, of Napier. • Mr and Mrs Edgecombe, of New Plymouth, were in Hawke’s Bay for a short visit. Mrs WadJington, of Hastings, leaves shortly for Waipukurau. Miss Marjorie Davis, of Takapau, has been the guest of Miss Ballantyne,* of Hastings. Mr and Mrs Horne, of Wellington, are on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs Carmichael, of Napier, has returned from a visit to Gisborne. Miss Blake is the guest of Mrs A. Bayliss, Kopua. Mr and Mrs H. Mayrick, of Ormondville, have returned from a visit to the south. Mr and Mrs H Kirby were the recipients of a presentation from the staff of the Waipukurau School on the occasion of their marriage. Mrs A. D. Browne, of Wanganui, was m Napier during the week. Miss U. Loudoun, of Napier, has returned from a visit to Gisborne. The engagement is announced of Githa, only daughter of Mr and Mrs E. S. French, of Hastings, to Mr A. E. Cooke, of Napier, the well-known All Black footballer. HAMILTON, May 26. On Friday afternoon Mrs D. Dillon, “ Bretton," entertained some of her friends at bridge. The rooms were decorated with scarlet berries and crimson foliage. Mrs Dillon wore to receive her guests a smart blue frock with lace coatee. Those present were: Mesdames E. A. Cox, H. Haseler, P. E Stevens, T. B. Insoll, H. Greenslade, T. F Jolly, E. H. O’Meara, J. E. Chitty, T. Y. Lusk, and E. B. Walker, Misses Stevens and Wallnutt. The highest scorer was Mrs E. B. Walker. . „ The military dance held in the Masonic Hall at Hamilton on Thursday was a great success. Captain and Mrs Waddell, as host and hostess, received the guests. Mrs Waddell had on a smart white satin frock. Others present were: Mesdames Olliver, Dawson, and Foster, Misses K Penney, Galbraith, Turner, E Murray, Mason, Rowe, Clark, N. Faville, ■Wilkes, R. M'Muilin, Fitzpatrick, Perham, R. Shanley, Cobb, Smalea, M. Bowen Hewittson Livingstone, Laurie, MVicker, Hoult, Jane, Turner, Hepburn. A. Curtis, R Grogan, M Shanley, Coates, Cunnold, and R. Murray. An enjoyable time was spent by a number of guests at Mrs E. F. Peacocke’s home on Tuesday. Mrs Peacocke wore a black marocain frock. Those present were: Mesdames F. B. Jolly, H. M’Muilin, G. A. Hurdwood, T. F. Jolly, M. Johnson, C. Gibbons, A Gifford J. E. Page, E. H. O Meara, R. Guy J D. Smith, H T. Gillies, G Smith, and H. Ferguson, Misses Peacocke, Hawkins, Wallnutt, L. Cussen, Stevens, I. Guy, JN. Monckton, H. Gaze, D. Clark, S. Adams, and Roberts. The members of the Frankton Croquet Club held a '‘soo’’ evening in their pavilion last week. Tho highest scorere were Mrs Dick and Mr Gorgenson. Others present were- Meßdames Belgrave, Price, Wheeler, Smyth, Duncan, Davis, Roberts, Hansen, Flvger, Rookell, O'Brien, Howard Crawford, Carrol, Andrews, Stewart, M Cornell, Brocklesby, and Wigzell.

AUCKLAND, May 27. A pleasant time was spent in dancing, bridge, and mah-jong last Friday evening at Mrs Trevor Bloomfield’s party at her home in Remuera. The rooms were decorated with beautiful golden-coloured chrysanthemums, obtained from the large garden, vhich is one of the choicest in Auckland. Crimson and pink bouvardias, and silver candelebra shaded in crimson, were prettily arranged on the supper-table. Mrs Bloomfield wore a frock of geranium-coloured georgette, made up over silver lame; Mrs H. Hanna, black beaded georgette; Mrs Dargaville, petunia taffeta; Mrs J. Russell, black georgette with petalled skirt lined with gold tissue; Mrs Gould, black beaded georgette; Mrs Marshall A’Deane, black taffeta; Miss Russell, hydrangea blue georgette; Miss C. Russell shell-pink panne velvet; Miss Knight, tomato red georgette, beaded in silver; Miss Macfarlane, apple-green and silver frock; Miss Colbeck, cream crepe de chine; Miss J. Upfell, ecarlet georgette; Miss Lloyd, jade green beaded frock; Miss Frater, primrose coloured crepe de chine, and Mias Martin, pink marocain. , Miss Orton, of Auckland, is visiting friends in Wellington. Dr and Mrs Luke, of Wellington, are staying at Hotel Mon Desir, Takapuna. Mrs Alma Baker and Miss J. Baker, of the Federated Malay States, who have been spending several months in and about Auckland, have left for England. Mrs Alister Beale, Mrs A. M. Peters, and Mrs Dudley left by the Tofua last Saturday on a visit to the Islands. Miss A. Burns, of Remuera, is staying with friends in Gisborne. Mrs Fred Hellaby and her little daughter Joan are visitors to Wellington, and are staying with Mrs J. R. Reed. The appointment of Mrs Nellie Ferner as an associate of the magistrate to the newlyoonstituted Children’s Court has given very

general satisfaction. Mrs Ferner is a member of the Education Board, and is also president of ihe Playgrounds’ Association, as well as being a prominent member of the -National Council of Women.