TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3772, 29 June 1926, Page 63

TABLE TALK.

Monday. On Monday and Tuesday afternoons last the Misses lteid entertained friends at afternoon tea at their residence, Melville street, when a very pleasant time was spent. The Misses Reid received their guests in the drawing room, where a delicious tea was partaken of. Some of the guests present were: Lady Williams, Mesdames Laidlaw, Fergus, Callaway, Shennan, George Roberts, Sargood, Cotterill, and Moore, Misses Gilkison, Webster, G. Webster, Farquhar, and Williams. On Wednesday evening Miss Josephine O’Neill entertained friends at bridge at her residence, High street. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Phillips invited a number of friends to bridge at her residence, ..Royal terrace. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Leslie Mills invited guests to afternoon tea and bridge at her residence, Piccadilly. On Wednesday evening a large bridge drive was held at the Otago Women's Club, Stuart street. It was arranged by the gardening circle to raise funds for prizes in connection with the railway station gardens. Bridge was played in the large lounge room, and during the evening sweets were 6old to help the funds. A number of ladies who were unable to attend had bridge at their own houses. Some present were: Lady Ferguson, Mesdame3 Hals'ted, Le Cren, Neiill, Edmond, Wakefield Holmes, Hilton, Caider, Siedeberg, Bain, Leslie Wilson, Sloans, Sargood, Solomon, Brown, Munro, Phillips, Smcllie, O’Neill, and Reeves, Misses Hutchinson, Martin, Macassev, Roberts, Mills, Goyen, Duthie, Rogers, Reynolds, Smith, etc. A morning tea party was given in the Tudor Hall by Mesdames Barnett and Marshall MacDonald on Tuesday morning when they entertained the various committees of the special exhibits of the women’s section of the Exhibition. The hall looked beautiful with its large vases of leaves, not plants, and chrysanthemums, whilst a beau tiful log fire added greatly to the picturesque scheme. The dark polished tables, with their dainty green mats and vases of flowers, looked most artistic. There were present: Mesdames Hainsworth, Melville, Mayer, K. Ramsay, Crawshaw, O'Neill, Dickinson, Crawford, and G. Ritchie, Misses Begg and Little. On Tuesday evening the literary circle of the Women’s Club was well attended, when - Miss Vida Reynolds was in charge, Mrs Grinling acting a 3 chairwoman for Mrs Ewing, who was absent. The subject was Francis Thompson. Contribution to the programme were given by Misses Vida Reynolds, Holland, Neale, and Alexander. Also by Mesdames Wakefield Holmerf, Cowie, Flyn, and Brickell. On Wednesday evening Mrs W. Burt entertained a number of young people at a dance at her residence, Queen street, the special occasion being the “Coming of Age” of her son, Mr Alexander Burt. The house was beautifully decorated throughout, and a dainty supper was done full justice to. Music and dancing floor were all that could be desired, thus a delightful evening was spent Mrs Burt received the guests in the hall, and was gowned in a soft chiffon robe. Guests present were: Mr and Mrs Richard Hudson, Mr and Mrs W. Crawford, Mr and Mrs Syrett, Mr and Mrs C. Speight, Mesdames A. Burt, Hunter, and Reay (Christchurch), Misses Allan, Elder, Bain, Andrews, Anderson, Joy Burt, Evans, Salmond, Hedley, Haggitt, Urquhart, M'Arthur, Twinkle, Couston, Manhire, Bowman, Barron, Evans, and Hunter, Messrs Burt/(3), Moller, Gilkison, Speight, Martin, Lyndsay, Couston, Hislop, Faulks, Barr, Thomas, Davidson, Braithwaite, M'Leod, Styche, Allan, Wales, etc. On Thursday afternoon Mrs Lindon invited a number of friends to afternoon tea to meet Mrs Harrison, who is leaving shortly to live in Cromwell. The rooms looked pretty with their decorations of chrysanthemums, and during the afternoon a competition took place. Amongst the guests present were: Mesdames Harrison, T. Harrison, Barron, Brotmarton, Lusk, Carswell, Scott, Crawshaw, Budkin, Ross, Marshall MacDonald, Siedeberg, Parkinson, Strain, etc. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs George Ritchie invited a number of friends to tea at her residence, Heriot row, to meet her guest, Mrs Cowper, of Christchurch. Some present were: Mesdames Birch, R. Ritchie, W. 0. M’Kellar, Fitchett, Riley, and Dodgshun, Misses Denniston. C. Williams, Harding (2), Graham (2), A. Mill, etc. Mr and Mrs Bruce Todd, who have been staying with Mr and Mrs Andrew Todd, of Nevada, have returned to Central Otago. Mrs Thompson, of Lawrence, is the guest of Professor and Mrs Park, Anderson’s Bay. Mrs Chaffey. of North Canterbury, is the guest of the Misses Webster, Heriot row. Mr and Mrs Grenfeld have returned from their holiday in Wellington. Mrs Cowper, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs George Ritchie, returned north on Thurr.&y. Miss Meta Nixon, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs Edgar Hazlett, has returned north. Miss C. Prest-on, of Goodwood, was in town during the week, and loft for Otago Central on Saturday. INVERCARGILL, June 26. Mrs F. O. MacGlbbon was hostess at her home In Don street for Mrs Owen, of Christchurch, during the week. Hostesses at afternoon teas during the week included Mesdames R. S. MTnnes, Oirdler, Sale, Cruickshank, W. Handyslde, etc. Miss Webb, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs Frank Webb in Albert street. Mr and Mrs Owen, of Christchurch, returned home on Saturday, after spending a holiday with their daughter, Mrs OwenJohnston, In Thompson street.

Mrs J. L. Watson (Forth street) was hostess at bridge and muh jongg on Thurs- ' day evening. Amongst those present were Mesdames F. W. Wade, Beere (Geraldine),: C. Gilbertson, W. Haudyside, H. O. Haggitt, i the Misses Bedford. W. Tucker, Keddie, M'Caw, etc. The engagement is announced of Molly, ; only daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Meredith,of Kelvin avenue, to Alan, youngest son of( Mr and Mrs F. Gulliver-Cradwick, of \ Christchurch. Miss Gladys Thomson, of Timaru, is stay-j ing with Miss Ida Speirs in North road. j The engagement is announced of Ida, j younger daughter of Mr and Mrs R. G.« Speirs, North road, to Henry Drees. M.A., { of the staff of the Southland Boys’ High] School, only son of Mr and Mrs H. Drees,j of Dunedin. On Friday of last week Mrs R. R. Binneyi (Herbert street) was hostess at affernoonl tea. Amongst her guests were Mesdames! Ivo Carr J. T. Prain, G. I. Moffett, F. G. \ Hall-Jones, F. G. O’Beirne, Garfield, Craw-1 ford, Miss Brodrick, etc. Mrs F. D. Morrah (Grey street) gave ai delightful tea for Mrs G. St. V. Keddell and i Mrs T Honey wood last Tuesday afternoon,' during which Mrs Brian Hewat and Mrs] W. R. Copland sang, accompanied by Mrs Abbey Jones. Amongst those present were : Mesdames Keddell, Iloneywood, C. H. Hobbs, J I. Carr, H. 0 Haggitt, R. N. Todd, F.' Rowley, G. I. Moffett, A. Gilkison, H. Royds, Beere (Geraldine)), F. A. D. Barclay, Oliver, Gabites, MacGregor (Mount Linton), Binney, 1 Broughton, C. C. Jennings, Ewart, J. B. Reid, J. Macdonald, H. Macalister, Spencer, ’ Hackworth, Gibson, and Cruickshank, and ' Misses Spicer (Wellington), Fynes-Clinton, Wilson (2), Moir (Christchurch), Webb,; Loughnan, K. Anderson, Oliver, Hazlett, i Logan, Watson, Tucker, Hogg, Lillicrap, S Matheson (Dunedin), etc. Mr and Mrs R. G. Speirs (North road) j left for Auckland on Thursday, where Mrs 1 Speirs will remain until Mr Speirs returns! from Sydney. Mr and Mrs Sutherland, of Dunedin, j were guests at the Grand Hotel during the'week. Mr and Mrs A. Broad and Miss Connie j Broad (Duke street), accompanied by Mr A.; M'Neill, left on Thursday on an extended! tour of the East. Miss Sylvia. Hogg (Don street) gave an, enjoyable dance for her sister Joan last; Saturday evening. Amongst those present! were Mr and Mrs E. Broad, Mr and Mrs* G. Broughton. Mr and Mrs B. liewat, Major and Mrs Weir, Misses K. Hazlett, K. Anderson, D. M'Queen, M. Logan, Wilson (2), Moir (Christchurch), and T. Watson, and Messrs C. Prain. J. Dundas, J. Dick, Royds (2), Watson. Morrah, Todd, 0. Williams, M. Macdonald. Hazlett, etc. Mrs G. Cruickshank (Gala street) gave a successful bridge party for Mrs Beere, of) Geraldine, last week. Amongst those present were Mesdames Pottinger, Beere. J. L. > Watson, F. Wentworth, Wade. Ewart, W.’ J. Barclay, J. T. Prain. F. D. Morrah, Todd, llandyside, and the Misses Spicer (Auckland), Henderson, M‘Caw, and W. Tucker. The High School Old Girls’ Association held its annual dance in the Victoria Hall 1 last Monday evening under the most favourable conditions. Over 300 dancers were, present, the chaperones being Mesdames H. A. Macdonald, J. Daking, J. Page, and Miss j M. A. Samuel (lady principal of the South- \ land Girls’ High School) and Miss M. ( Perrin (president of the association). J Rigby’s jazz quartet supplied the music,.* with impressive tonal effects. Mrs W. Handyside gave a delightful! motoring picnic to/ her bush section at* Otatara on Wednesday. Among those pre- 1 sent were Mrs Cruickshank. Mrs Wade, Mrs Beere (Geraldine), Mrs O’Beirne, Mrs Pottinger, Miss Dundas, Miss Rowley, and Miss I W. Tucker. OAMARU, June 20. Miss Denker, of Dunedin, who lias beer»T the guest of Madame Winnie Fraser, returned last week. Mrs Bates lias returned, after spending i a few weeks in Christchurch. Mrs M'Auley is spending a few days in./ the country. Miss MacPherson, of Dunedin, has been the guest of Mrs Smith-Morton. Mrs Cameron, of Hakataramea, has beea visiting Mrs Woodward for a few days. On Friday night the Oamaru Tennis Club gave a most enjoyable dance in the Balfour. Some present were: Dr and Mrs Scott, Mrs Ordeli, Madame Winnie Fraser, Mr and Mrs F. Jones, Mr and Mrs Wickcombe, Mr and Mrs Piper, Mr and Mrs 1 M'Culloch, Mrs Sumpter, Misses Roxby, Preston, Sumpter (2), Tomlinson, Reid, Hewat, Palmer, Swindley, Denker (Dun- ( edin), Russell, etc. Mrs Harold Preston, who has been ia. Christchurch for a few days, has re-** turned. TIMARU, June 25. ) Mrs Reginald Smith, who was with Mrs i John Temple, Wai-iti road, returned to-day to the West Coast. Mrs C. E. Thomas, Le Cren’s terrace, ia j back from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs Aubrey Stephens, of Dunedin, is tho guest of Mrs Charles Bowker, Sarah street. Miss "N. Buchanan returned to Christ- < church to-day after a short visit to Mrs Frank Buchanan, of Watlington. The Marquis of Clydesdale and party of : three, who were at the Grosvenor Hotel, left - yesterday for the Hermitage. Miss Vera Barlow, who was the guest of ■ Mrs Erling Ziesier, returned to-day to! Sumner. Mrs D. C. Clarice will return to Mount Cook to-morrow after a few days in Timaru. Mrs W. H. Helm ore, Koromiko, returned from Christchurch on Wednesday. Mrs R. Heron and Mrs Mabin left yester--, day for their future home in Auckland. Miss Elsie Howell and Miss B. Fussell, ( of TFimaru, aro the guests of Mrs J. P, \ Peter, of Geraldine. Mias Brenda Newman, of Moana, will j leave next week for Auckland to join the , It.M.S. Niagara for Suva, to spend a holi- / day with Mrs Pilling. Mr and Mrs George . Murray and Miss Molly Murray, Braemar, will travel by the same boat. Mrs Croaisdalo Bowen, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs J. A. Julius, St. Mary's i Vicarage. Mr and Mrs R. Hunter-Westcn, of Highthorne, Gleniti, left on Tuesday to spend the winter in Hawke’s Bay. News has been received by relatives in Timaru that Archbishop Julius is staying at Richmond, and that Miss Julius had gone on a motoring trop through Wales with Mrs Arthur Elworthy. Mrs J. P. Peter, of Geraldine, will returtf home to-morrow after a week in church. Mrs Ben Howell, who is in Christchurch with Mrs George Rhodes, Beverley, is ex« peeled back at Cave to-morrow. The Timaru commercial travellers held their annual ball in the Bay Hall, which was brilliantly lighted and decorated with

coloured streamers, tree ferns, suspended balloons, and lanterns. The supper rooms looked lovely with tree ferns and foliage, and the tables were arranged with pink and white roses and chrysanthemums. The everchanging coloured lights and the gay paper caps worn by the dancers gave a carnival air to the whole evening. Over two hundred guests were present.

A pretty wedding took place in St. Augustine’s Church, Waimate, when Helen, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Garland, Sea View, Waimate, was married by the Yen. Canon Cocks to Arthur Charles Lavender, of Tasmania, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Lavender, of Dunedin. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore ft lovely frock of whit© embossed georgette, made v*ith a flared sHrt and leug pantgetto lleeves, caught in a band at the wrist Her reil was of finest tufle caught with a band wi silver nod posies of orange blossoms at Sither aid©. The bridesmaids. Miss Muriel Garland and Miss P<jggy Lavender, wore fink beaded flared georgette frooks; their •roam bandeaux had small bunches of flower* fti the sides, and bouquet* to tone. Mr Ralph Hardy, of Dunedin, was best man, and Mr Jack Park, 4 Dunedin, groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held ftt Sea View. Mrs Garland wore a golden brown marocain frock and a black hat, and Mrs Lavender wae bo blue embossed geor-

gette with a long black coat and black hat. Later in the day the bride and bridegroom left by car for the north, the former wearing a cinnamon brown ensemble frock and a smart hat to match. Their future home will be in Launceston, Tasmania. ASHBURTON, June 25. Mrs E. B. Newton and Miss Jean Newton, who have been for a trip to Auckland and Rotorua, have returned horns. Mrs Connor and Mrs Seldon were in Christchurch during the week. Mrs H. F. Nicoll is in Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Mr Geoffrey Cresswell, of Lismoiv, to Miss Madeline Buchanan, elder daughter of Mrs 0. Buchanan and the lato )Lc Cyril Euchanan. Mr Richav'd Lo Cren spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs Albert Roberts, Wills strvet. Ilia Lordship the Bishop of Christchurch paid a visit to Ruapuna on Thursday for the purpose of opening the new church. He was accompanied by Mrs Weet Watson and Archdeacon and Mrs Taylor. Mr and Mrs Pinfold, Mrs Fleming, and Mrs J. Trevor Thomas were among those who visited Christchurch to see Pavlova this week. Mr B. Lane, of the National Bank, haa left for three weeks' holiday. Mr HJ. Webb,

of Christchurch, is relieveing here during the absence of Mr Lane.

A large bridge and 500 drive was held in St. Stephen’s Hall on Wednesday last, Mrs C. G. M. Boyce was organiser, with a committee of ladies. The arrangements were splendid, everyone being warm and comfortable. The hall had been decorated with flowers and festoons of evergreens, with red poppies and red electric light shades. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs Boyce, Mr and Mrs R. B. Coward, Mr and Mia Bathurst, Mr and Mrs Doh< rty, Mr and Mrs Rawnsley, Mr and Mrs North, Mrs F. Seldon, Mrs A. M'Donald (Christchurch), Mrs H. Seldon, Mr and Mrs Laing, Dr and Mrs Fisher, Mrs Daunt, Mrs Buchanan, Mr and Mrs E. F. Nicoll, Mr and Mrs Eastbrook, Mr and Mrs Cambridge, Mrs Newton Jones, Mr and Mrs Osman, Mr and Mrs H. Stephenson, Mrs R. Stevenson, Mis E. B. Newton, Mrs Makeig, Rev. J. F. Wiseman, Mrs C. W. Nicoll, and Miss Fooks, Miss Pettey, Miss H. Hunter, Mrs Pettey, Mr and Mias Rundle, Mr and Mrs Smallbone, Mrs Ruddock, Mrs Capstick, Mr Walter Thomas, Mr and Mrs Eric Orr, Misses Cowan, Bonnington, Coward, Laing, Nicoll, Patterson, Bland. Eaaterbrook, and March, Mrs Choat, Mr Paul, Mr Sinclair, Mr and Mrs Innes, Mis 3 Keith, and many others. Mr and Mrs G. Nicoll have returned from Auckland. CHRISTCHURCH, June 25. Mrs Rolleston has gone to Wellington for a visit. Mrs Ben Howell, of Cave, is staying with her mother, Mrs George Rhodes, of Beverley. Mrs Teschemaker and Miss Lilly Bowen are leaving shortly for a trip to Rotorua. Miss Betty Cotterill, of Cashmere Hills, left on Tuesday for Hastings, where she will be the guest of Miss Molly Cato. Mrs Mowbray Tripp, of Silverton, is staving in Christchurch for the Pavlova recitals. Dr and Mts Woodhouse, of Bluecliffs, Goutli Canterbury, are staving at Warwick House. Mrs. Maurice O’Rorke is the guest of her aunt, Mrs J. S. Thomson, of Merivale. Mrs Neil Rattray, of Waimate, is in town, and is the guest of her mother, Mrs George Helmorc, of Fendalton. Mr and Mrs lan Murchison, of Lake Coleridge, who have been for a trip to Sydney, are returning by the Tahiti, which is expected to arrive in New' Zealand this week. Miss Margaret Harper is staying with Mrs T. F Gibson, of Fendalton. Mrs Donald Dobson, of Fendalton has returned from a visit to Wanganui. Mrs W. F. Hamilton, of Ashwick, Fairlie, who was in town for a few days last week, lias returned home. The British officers of the Indian army hockey team were the guests of honour on Tuesday night at a complimentary dance given to them by the Canterbury Hockey Association. There was a splendid attendance. The music, which was very bright and spirited, was supplied, by Marston’s and Bailey’s Bands. Supper was served in the lounge, where the tables were prettily decorated with narcissi. F'avlova met, as might be expected, with a most enthusiastic reception Lom the - crowded company who assembled in the theatre to witness her marvellous dancing. The expectations of her audience were fully realised, and many beautiful bouquets were presented in appreciation of her exquisite performance. The engagement is announced of Olive Myrtle, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. C. Winter, of Christchurch, to Archie Peter, second son of Mr and Mrs A. M. Mac Duff, of Christchurch. BLENHEIM, June 24. On Saturday afternoon the Fairhall golf links were well attended, when the medal competition, in conjunction with the first qualifying round for the ladies’ championship, took place. Some of those noticed at the pavilion were: Mrs Ilursthouse, Mrs Crocker, Mrs A. J. Maclaine, Mrs Young, Mrs Leech. Mrs Rockel, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Redwood, Misses 11. M Callum, Chapman (2), Burden (2), Griffiths, Goulter, Messrs P. Williams, M'Callum, Mitchell, Leech, Llanfear, Nathan, Burden, F. Reid, and Dr Boag, etc. The. other afternoon Mrs A. Duncan entertained a few friends at her residence in Eltham road by means of bridge. A delicious afternoon tea was dispensed in the drawing room, which was artistically arranged with autumn leaves.' Mrs Duncan wore a black beaded georgette frock. Others present were: Mesdames Mills, O’Donoghue, Harvey, Bull, Farrnar, Renai, Penney, Mogridge, Hawkins, Boyes, Powell Whiting, Sprosen, etc. Mr and Mrs T. F. Relling left Blenheim last week to take up residence in Palmerston North, and will be much missed by many friends. Mrs G. Rudd has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Mrs A. Van Asch, who has been visiting friends in W T ellington and Masterton, has returned. Miss Geraldine Colt, of Nelson, is the guest of Mrs Noble-Adams, in Maxwell road. Dr and Mrs Bennett and Miss Pauline Bennett have returned from visiting Wellington. The engagement is announced of Miss Florence Jean Livingstone, third daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Livingstone, of Waipuna, Springlands, Blenheim, to Mr Stanley Macgiegor, only eon of Mr and Mrs Macgregor, of Ngaio, Wellington. WELLINGTON, June 25. The Wairarapa Polo Ball was a most successful function, and attendnd by * a great number of visitors from Wellington, Palmerston, Wanganui, and all parts of the Wairarapa. It was held in the fine Anzac Club at Featherston, which was beautifully decorated. The entrance hall was arranged with nikau Palms, bamboo, ferns, and autumn leaves and berries, with the club mascot a horse’s head, in a place of honour. The lights were shaded with red and yellow, the effect altogether being excellent. The ballroom was on the same lines, with streamers of scarlet, yellow, and green, the club colours: while the supper room was centred with a huge umbrella, with streamers radiating to the walls, and tree ferns, palms, and lycopodium lavishly used, making quite a bower of beauty. Thero .vero some beautiful dresses worn, and the scene wu3 a charming one. Mr D. C. Collins was the hon secretary for the ball, the decorators Including Mesdames Collln3, R. N. Barton, W. Martin, Hewitt, W. H. Booth, and Miss N. Booth. Among those present were Mesdames W. Bidwtll, C. Elgar, D. C. Collins, W. B. Martin, O. and R. Beetham, A. Clark. L. Eglington, Tyreed, Betts. Taylor. W. Hume, Tatham, Maunsell, C. Martin, and A. Donald ; Misses Martin. C. Johnston, G. Willis, Card, T. Warren, A. Duncan, N. Sutherland, Tullocli, M. Humo, A. M*L\>nald, and many more. The Pioneer Club was the scene of a very pleasant reception given in honour of Madame Anna Pavlov*, Miss Thurza Rogers, and several other member* of tho company. The rooms wen chaniUngiy decorated, the tables being gay wi.h narcisst and autumn leaves, and large bowls of hydrangea and leaves being used effectively. There wero no speeches, beyond a brief one from the president, Miss Kane, who bade the dis-

tinguished guest welcome from all members of the club. There were many guests, the rooms being crowded to the utmost of their capacity, and a number were enabled to have some interesting talks with Madame Pavlova, who has travelled widely and has much to tell of her adventures. Wellington has greatly enjoyed her recitals, and the last evening there was a scene of great enthusiasm Many people waited outside the Opera House, and Pavlova kindly stopped several times to write her name in autograph books, to shake hands, and receive flowers, while she was watched and cheered out of sight. Miss Thurza Rogers came in for a great deal of attention also, and the send-off was a most cheerful and hearty Miss Esther Anderson, who i 3 retiring from the position of national general secretary of the Y.W.C.A. of Australia and New Zealand, arrived in Wellington by the Tahiti, en route for her home in America. Opportunity was taken by the Wellington Board of Directors to entertain her at an afternoon reception at the Boulcott street building. The large hall was arranged as a drawing room, the beautiful flowers being sent by Mrs Reich from her garden at the Hutt. Mrs M'Clay (president) and Miss Dunlop (secretary) received the guests, of whom there were a great many, and Mrs M'Clay spoke of the fineness of the work of Miss Anderson, and gave her a number of valedictory messages from Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch, Palmerston, Gisborne, and other centres, with some dainty posies which were from some of these. Miss Anderson spoke of the wideness of the work, both in the world and in extent of education and influence. The world’s committee was to meet at Oxford in July, and much that was of interest would be brought forward there. Miss Anderson was of opinion that with so many advantages New Zealand might be an ideal Dominion. Lady Luke added her farewell, and the meeting closed with cheers and musical honours and many good wishes for the future for the guest of honour. Dr Sylvia Chapman, who recently returned to New Zealand with her parents, Sir Frederick and Lady Chapman, has given several very fine lectures on her travels In the United Kingdom, France, Austria, Switzerland, and Norway, with accounts of the hospitals and clinics . she visited, also the Pasteur Institute. Among other unusual places, was a hospital for infectious diseases, where all the walls were of glass. The diseases were all massed at one place, the patients in glass cubicles, attended by a purse who changed her outer garment only when visiting one or other, it being found that the diseases did not carry. The Red Cross ball was a very successful affair, and took place in the Town Hall last night. The Idea of the decorators in keeping to pure red and white with natural greenery makes for a most satisfying effect in the way of beauty. The electroliers were all shrined In red and white shades, while broad streamers went from the centre to the sides of the gallery. Across the front of this were panels of red and white, with contrasitng crosses in the centre, and underneath were chains of poppies and scarlet electric lights. The stage was massed with beautiful pot plants, and all the pillars were twined with poinsettia and brown birch. Tho alcoves were comfortably furnished for the guests, the music was of the best, and upstairs was a good supper. Among the guests were a number of the invalid men from the Red Cross Horae, and these had the pleasure of a long conversation with his Excellency the Governor-General, as well as with a number of other guests. •There was much regret expressed that Lady Alice Fergusson was unable to be present, owing to an unfortunato accident to one of her legs, which will mean that she will be laid up for somo days. With tho GovernorGenera! came Misses Morrow and Richardson (Samoa) and Colonel Watson, who are guests at Government House, and In attendance were Captain Wentworth and Messrs Keswick and Little, A.D.C.’s. The party was received by the Hon. Sir Heaton Rhodes and Lady Rhodes, with members of committee, including Mr and Mrs C. H. Chapman, Mrs R. A. Wright, Mr and Mrs Robinson, Major and Mrs Abel, Mrs Pow, Mrs Myers, and Miss Hynes, with Captain Galloway, the energetic se6retary. Among

the guests were the Hon. Mr Rolleston, Mrs RoHeston the Hon. K. S. Williams and Mrs Williams, Sir John and Lady Luke. Mr and Mrs L. O. H. Tripp, Miss M. Statham, Miss J. Hawken, Captain and Mrs Sommerville, Captain Campbell, Major M Farlane, and many others. Mrs Rogerson, of Dunedin, who came up to the opening of Parliament with her father, the Hon. Mark Cohen, M.L.C is making a brief stay in Wellington. Mr W. S. Glenn, M.P., and Mrs Glenn traJia passensers by tlie Marama from AusMrs W. J. Cresswell has arrived in Wellington from the south, and is the guest of Mrs Cresswell, Wellington College. Dr and Mrs Stapledon, of England, who are touring New Zealand, have left for the south. Mrs Garland, of Oriental Bay, is leaving for San Francisco, where she will be the guest of her son. Mrs Lysnar has arrived in Wellington from Gisborne for the session. CARTERTON, June 24.* The Wairarapa Polo Club’s annual ball, winch was held in the Anzac Hall, Featherston on Friday night, was, as anticipated, a brilliant success, and easily holds pride of place in the list of similar functions held in the Wairarapa. Among those present were: Mis Roy Barton, wearing golden brown embossed georgette; Mrs D. C. Collins, bronze georgette with gold trimmings; Mrs W. Howard Booth, dull gold brocade; Mrs W. B. Martin, cyclamen georgette; Mrs Hewitt, black, Mrs W. E. Bidwill, black PunsiaD frock; Mrs J. Carne Bidwill, mauve georgette with silver trimmings; Mrs Charles Elgar, black Parisian frock; Mrs Ralph Beetham, heliotrope satin marocain; Mrs Wei l wood, pink georgette; Mrs Tatham, black velvet and grey fur; Mrs L. B. Maunsell, gold lace over flame georgette; Mrs G. Sellar, azure blue with radium lace; Mrs W, Hume, black beaded georgette; Mrs L. Taverner (Bulls), petunia georgette; Mrs C. Martin, brown georgette embossed with silver grey; Mrs George Moore, pink georgette with ostrich feather trimmings; Mrs H. Reid, mauve georgette with deep fringe; Mrs Betts, rose pink georgette; Mrs Creigh O'Connor, black satin; Mrs Holmes, heliotrope taffeta; Mrs M. B. M. Tweed (Carterton), salmon pink embossed georgette; Mrs Beetham, lavender georgette and gold lace; Mrs O. Beetham, flame georgette with gold trimmings; Mrs Allen Donald, cinnamon georgette and lace t.o tone; Mrs F. Taylor, blue lace over georgette; Mrs Archie Clark, black crepe de chine; Mrs L. Eglinton, lavender panne velvet with gold lace; Mrs E. J. Dickens, black satin with tangerine and gold trimmings; Mrs Bird, black lac©; Miss Lyons (Palmerston North), pink georgette leaded in silver and pearls; Miss Noel Booth, silver tissue with lace overdress: Miss Alys Duncan, green georgette; Miss Kaliss, black; Mißß Mavis Martin, flesh georgette beaded; Miss K. Martin, cyclamen georgette, Miss P. Martin, maize georgette; Miss Kara Johnston, sealing wax red georgette; Miss Molly Hume, flame godet frock with seed pearls; Miss Nancy Sutherland, jade green georgette with beaded trimmings; Miss Gwen Willis, cherry georgette with gold trimmings; Miss Ailsa MacDonald (Wellington), satin marocain: Miss V. Wilkinson, shaded georgette; Miss Betts, black georgette; Miss Rita Card, cream georgette with green beads; Miss Esma Card, cyclamen crepe de chine; Miss Tullook, flame, and gold; Miss Molly Cullen, black and gold; Miss Jean Donald, maize georgette and gold lace; Miss WvnnWilliams, silver beaded georgette; and Miss T. Warren, apricot georgette. At Kolm Kohu, North Auckland, on June 2, the marriage took place of Raymond Arthur, only son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Phillpotls, of Carterton, to Alice Marv. elder daughter of Mr and Mrs F. 0. Molloy, of Koliu Kohu. The Rev. C. L. B. Brown was tho officiating minister. At St. Mark’s Church in Carterton on Wednesday last a very prettv marriage wa4 solemnised by the vicar, Rev. W. Rain*, when Miss Sybil Gwendoline Humphries,

third daughter of Mrs F. Humphries and the fate Mr T. Humphries, late of West Taratahi, was married to Mr Keith Nolan Hannah, youngest eon of Mrs Hannah, of Clareville. Misses Claribel and Lola Humphries were bridesmaids, while Mr L. Taucher was best man, and Mr Erl Williams groomsman. At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Pahiatua on Wednesday the marriage was celebrated of Rita, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Cox, of Ruawhata, and Donovan, fourth son of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Taylor, of Pahiatua. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. R. Welsh. The Misses Cox were bridesmaids, while Mr George Taylor was best man, and Mr H. Maurice Harris groomsman. Mrs Hope-Lfiwis and Mrs Guy Williams, of Masterton, will leave next week for a trip to Java and Japan. Mr R. F. Hutchison, formerly of Masterton, has gone on a five months’ cruise on the yacht Surprise as the guest of Mr and Mrs Godfree Williams. Mr and Mrs T. Swan, of Featherston, have left for Pahiatua, where they will make their future home. Miss Mary O’Reilly, of Carterton, is spending a holiday in Wellington. Mrs Guy Gillies, of Pirinoa, has been visiting Wellington. Miss Freida Kummer, of Mauriceville, has returned from "Wellington. Miss Alexa Stewart is on a visit to Wellington. Miss J. MacLaren is at present in Wellington. Misses Morrison, of Lansdowne, have been visiting Wellington, and staying at the Hotel Cecil. Mrs A. D. M'Leod and the Misses M'Leod, of Martinborough, have been visiting Wellington, and have also been to the Hotel Cecil. * Miss Olive E. lorns, of Masterton. has arrived in London, and is staying with her brother, Mr W. A. lorns, at Ashley Mansions. Later she will visit Scotland, and a tour of the Continent will follow. FEILDING, June 25. During the week Mrs Phillips entertained a fow friends in honour of Mrs Hickson, who has left Feilding to take up her residence in Wellington. Mrs Hickson was presented by her friends with a very handsome pearl necklet. During the afternoon two very amusing competitions caused great fun. These were won by Mrs Evans and Mrs Connell. Those present were: Mesdames Bailey, Evans, Connell, Parites, Mills, Brewer, Webster, Hassall, Petrie, and others. Miss Barr has been the guest of Mrs Phillips. Miss Anno Dainell has been the guest of Mrs C. Webster. Mr and Mrs Kingston, of Hamilton, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Alf Kingston. Mr J. Gordon Eliott, M.P., left for Wellington by the south-bound express on Monday to attend his first session of Parliament. Mr and Mrs Frank Battersby have returned from a trip to Sydney. The annnal children's fancy drees ball, held during the week, was a marked success. Thanks to the committee of the Wanganui Old Boys’ Association, the decorations for

that association’s big ball were available on thq_ children s night. The attendance of children was probably a record, over 240 taking part in the grand march. After the children had danced the adults took the floor.

HAWKE’S BAY, June 25. The Napier Park races were held in almost perfect weather. So warm was it that fur coats were in most cases abandoned for the day. The racing was of a high standard, and some exciting finishes and good dividends resulted. There were present on the Mrs T. H. Lowry, wearing blue rep frock, and a black seal coat, and a hat to tone; Mrs W. G. Stead, biskra rep coat and skirt, a black seal coat, and a hat m biskra velour; Mrs Bernau, black ottoman silk coat, and black satin hat with brooch; Mrs Leahy, mulberry kasha cloth jumper suit, and hat in felt of the same shade; Mrs Ruddcnklau. black rep frock, and black hat with ospreys; Mrs Ruddock, fawn suit and brown velour hat; Mrs Cunningham, bois de rose rep suit, and hat of velour in the same shade; Mrs J. Shand, rose suit, a hat in lighter shades, and handsome furs; Mrs A. Falls, navy frock with navy cape collar of cyclamen cloth, and a black satin hat; Mrs C. Haldane, bois de rose suit, and velour hat to tone; Miss Lowry, blue jumper suit, and small hat to tone; Miss H. Bernau, chartreuse green jumper suit, and brown hat; Miss Newbigin, chestnut brown coat, and brown ribbon hat in the same shade; Miss M. Gibbons, grey tailored suit, and blue felt hat; Mrs Bradley, navy tailored suit, and small hat; Miss K. Bradley, green kasha frock, and green hat; Mrs Gibbons, brown cloth coat, and black hat; Mrs Gledon, fur coat, and brown hat; Miss Hanlon, rose kasha frock with rose hat and black furs; Mrs Carlyon, rose jumper suit and rose hat; Miss Carlyon, brown suit and brown hat; Mrs F. Douglas, tweed tailored suit, and brown velour hat; Mrs Harris, blue suit, and hat to tone; Mrs Peterson, blue and rose tailored suit, and hat in same shades; Mrs T. Geddis, black cloth coat frock with grey fur collar; Mrs Rogers, black coiit, and brown felt hat; Mrs H. Douglas, green coat with green felt hat, Mrs Neaglo, grey checked tailored suit, and blue felt hat; Mrs H. Bishop, navy suit, small hat in navy; Mrs Twigg, grey tailored suit, and grey velvet hat; Mrs O’Meara, green cloth suit, and green felt hat; Mrs G. Thomson, violet suit and violet felt hat; Mrs Stevens, navy cloth coat frock, and mauve hat; Mrs O’Krogh, brown woollen rep coat, and brown velour hat; Mrs N. White, cinnamon suit, and hat to tone; Mrs M'Clurg, rust woollen rep suit, and hat to tone; Mrs Hay, fawn suit, an<l fawn felt hat; Mrs Borlace, grey tweed coat, and black felt hat; Mrs A. Small, navy suit, and hat to tone; Mrs F. Smith, check velvet suit, a fur coat, and a hat to tone; Mrs Hector Smith, champagne kasha suit, and hat to tone; Mrs G. Beatson, navy rep coat frock, and cherry red ribbon hat, with handsome furs; Mrs Hetley. brown fur coat, and cream felt hat.

On the second day Mrs W. G. Stead wore a pale grey accordeon pleated georgette frock, with a black seal coat, and small hat; Miss Stead, grey tailored suit, and cherry

red hat; Mrs T. H. Lowry, navy silk marocain frock, and seal coat; Mrs Hector Smith, black tailored suit, and blac£ hat; Miss Russell, green jumper suit, and black felt hat; Miss M. Lowry, mulberry jumper suit, and hat to tone; Mrs E. R. C Bowen, navy suit relieved with white, and a navy hat, Mrs A’Court (Christchurch), fawn tailored tweed suit, and hat to tone; Mrs Cunningham, biskra suit, and velour hat; Mre J. Shand, rose tweed ensemble suit, and hat in velour to tone; Mrs Scoular, black suit, and black hat; Mrs F. North, navy suit with fur edging, and velour hat with Oriental colouring; Mrs R. D. Anderson, mauve kasha suit and violet hat; Mrs Sproule, navy suit and navy hat; Miss M. Dusk, brown checked tailored suit, and black hat, Mrs Blundell, brown suit, and brown felt hat; Mrs O. Krogh, brown coat with fur collar, and beige velour hat; Miss L. Williams, beige jumper suit, and hat to tone; Mrs Landels, rose rep suit, and a hat in the same shade; Mrs C. M'Lean, grey tailored suit, and 3mall grey felt hat; iu.rs Swanseger, biskra coat, and hat in the same shade; Miss Swanseger, green cloth coat with fur collar, and a felt hat; Mrs H. Stevens, navy rep coat frock, and petunia silk hat; Mrs F. Douglas, check woollen suit, and hat in blue and brown to tone, Mrs Leahy, mauve jumper suit, and a violet hat; Miss Branson, grey tailored suit, and black felt hat; Miss E. Morgan, grey tailored suit, and violet hat; Miss H. Bernau, biskra tailored suit, and brown hat; Mrs N. White, tailored suit and felt hat; Miss Handyside, navy silk rep frock, and navy hat with feather: Mrs Cartwright, rose tailored suit, and nat in felt to tone. Miss Ann Gaddum, of Gisborne, was in Waipukurau for the wedding of Miss G. Reed to Mr Reginald Hine. Miss Betty Skerratt, of Gisborne, was in Napier for a short visit. The engagement is announced of Dorothy Groves, third daughter of Mr and Mrs H. A. Speedy, of Taniwha, Takapau, to Euma Godfrey, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Bibby, of Tuesdale, Onga Onga. Mrs C. C. Miles, of Dunedin, is the guest of her mother, Mrs J. Higgins, Marino parade, Napier. Mrs B. Murphy, who has been visiting her parents, Mr ana Mrs A. Rood, of Watpukurau, has left for her home in Wellington. Mr and Mrs W. H. Powell, of Waipawa, left for a holiday in Canada and United States. Mrs H. R. Clark, of Napier, is attending the meeting of the Red Cross Council in Christchurch. Mrs and Miss Holden, of Gisborne, were in Napier during the week. It is their intention to leave shortly on a visit to Honolulu. Mrs Rex Mason is the guest of her mother, Mrs Patterson, of Waipukurau. Mr and Mrs Gibbons, of Taranaki, are visiting Hawke’s Bay. Miss Spence, of Havelock North, us the guest of Mrs Cook, Waipukurau. Mrs Blundell, of Waipukurau, was in Napier for the races. Mrs Percy Wall, of Hatuma, was in Napier during the week. Mrs Chadwick, of Dannevirke, is on a visit to Wellington.

Mr and Mrs H. Beamish, of Hastings, have returned from Wellington, where they have spent several months. Mrs Whyte, sen., and Dr Marion Whyte are staying with Dr and Mrs Whyte, of Hastings. Mrs Harding has returned to Gisborne after visiting her daughter, Mrs Brittain, of Waipukurau. AUCKLAND, June 24. The seventh annual meeting of the Lyceum Club was held on Thursday evening last, when the president, Mrs W. H. Parkes, presided over a large attendance. The report stated that there were 680 members, and also that, with the exception of the tea rooms, on which there was a loss, the past year had proved most successful. The sum of £I9OO had been put aside to meet the initial expenses of removal when the lease of the present club premises expired in two and a-half years. Needless to say, Mrs Parkes was re-elected president of the club. A brilliant College function took place last Saturday evening, when the Engineering and Architectural Society held its first annual dance, the music room of the Auckland University College being utilised for the occasion. Supper was served in tho University cafetaria. Among those present were Mrs W. E. Bush, in a smart black silk velvet frock; Mrs Algie, mauve georgette; Mrs Worley, green and gold brocade; Mrs Holderness, grey tinsel brocade; Mrs Darkness, flame velvet; Miss Bourne, black satin and silver lace; Miss Bush, pink georgette; Miss J. Browning, red satin ; Miss R. Watson, embossed georgette in an uncommon shade of blue. The frocking in “Lilac Time” is entrancing, the piquant charm of the hooped skirt and poke bonnet making a strong appeal to theatre-goers. The compony are having crowded houses at each performance, and their season hi Auckland Is proving an unqualified success. An “At home” for the helpers and collectors in the appeal for funds for the new Y.W.C.A. girls’ hostel was given by the president of the association, Mrs G. H. Wilson, at her home In Uplands road, Remuera, over one hundred guests attending. During the afternoon Mrs Kevan sang, violin solos were played by Mrs H. R. Hesketh, and little Joy Bishop gave a recitation very attractively. Miss Jean Stevenson, who is the popular general secretary of the association, made a very helpful speech, in which she explained the urgent need for the new hostel. Lady Jones, with Miss M. Jones and Miss G. Fitzgerald, of Hobart, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs Maurice Sinclair has returned to Nelson after a stay of two months with her mother, Mrs W. Pavitt, Portland road, Remuera. The most successful Winter Show ever held In Auckland closed on Saturday evening, when large crowds of people seized the opportunity of again viewing the varied displays nad Indulging in the numerous games in the amusement section. The executive has decided that a very much larger site to house the Winter Show will be necessary in the near future. Auckland’s oldest pioneer, Mrs Ann Watson, who had reached her hundredth year, has passed away during the past week. She had lived under four monarchs. A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the graveside in Purewa Cemetery, where Mrs Watson wos laid to rest by the side of her husband. Mrs J. C. Martin has the sympathy of a large number of friends in the death of her husband, which took place last week at Russell, Bay of Islands, where they have lived for some years past. Numbers of telegrams were received from all over New Zealand, and from all parts of the district beautiful wreaths and floral emblems were sent. Mr Martin's death will be very much felt in Russell, where his help and kindness to one and all were unfailingly given.

WAIKATO, June 24. The first of a series of assembly dances was held in the Alexandra Hall, Hamilton, on Friday evening. It was a most enjoyable function, and the dancers spent a jolly evening. The ball room was decorated in rose, and looked most attractive. The supper tables were most inviting, the flowers gold chrysanthemums and autumn tinted foliage The ladies present were: Mesdames F. B. Jolly, E. F. Peacocke, O. M. Monckton, J. E. Page, J. D. Smith. C. E. Armstrong, G. Smith, C. L. Mac Diarmid, Vere Chitty, J. Strang, H. Ferguson, A. Cooper, L. Tompkins, J. O’Grady, A. English, E. J. Stewart, M. Holden, I. Taylor, R. Ramstead, S. Simmons, H. Griffiths, N. Johnson, Pilkington, W. L. Ranstead. A. L. Yule, M. Hart, J. D. Ritchie, E. J. Mears, Montagny, 0. R. Farrer, E. C. Day, H. Crowther, Greenhaugh, M. Johnson, and R. Kemp, Misses F. Jolly, N. Monckton, D. Yule, Seavill, R. Burley, G. Donny, M. Beale, V. Jolly, L. Cuasen, E. Sinclair, Butler, C. Hunter, D. Jackson, D. Clark, I. Taylor, H. Hawkins, F. Feacocke, Stronach, M. Sorbv, G. Hammond, H. Firth, A. Brown, E. Hammond, R. Vickery, F. Hall, E. Souter, B. Swales, E. Simmons, B. Hunter, R. Souter, and R. Morgan. The tennis dance held at Leamington Hall, Cambridge, on Wednesday was a huge success. Those present were: Mesdames Mahony, F. Swayne, Cox, Sands, Nobbs, and Brittain, Misses J. Couper, B. Crowther, M. Collis, K, Brabant, E. Hughes, Bruce, M. Armstrong, G. Hulme, J. Veale, B. Davies, Speight, M. Souter, G. Brittain, P. Newton, R. Souter, F. Mitchell, J. Clemow, Simpson, M. Short, E. Garland, K. Fisher, and J. Priestley. A progressive bridge party was given by Mrs S. Green, of Hamilton, on Thursday afternoon. The prizes were won by Mrs Swears and Mrs O. M. Monckton. Others present were: Mesdames H. Douglas, T. B. Insoll, G. A. Hurdwood, R. J. Guy, Wynne Gray, H. T. Gillies. E. T. Fraser, E. F. Peacocke, A. Joseph, J. E. Chitty, A. Montgomery, J. Strang, and M. Johnson, and Miss M. Harrowell. A jolly bridge battle evening was given by Miss Mary Beale at her home on Thursday night. The guests were: Dr and Mrs F. M. Spence, Mr and Mrs Lance Tompkins, Mr and Mrs A. F. Meldrum, Mr and Mr 3 A. J. Bond, Mr and Mrs E. C. Day, Mrs J. D. Ritchie, Misses F. Jolly, E. Hammond, W. Manning, J. Jolly, L. Williams, K. Wilson, A. Coventry, and V. Jolly.

WEDDING A wedding of considerable interest took place at 1.15 p.m. on June 3 at St. Paul’s Church, Onmaru, when Miss Beryl M'Ghie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Gavin M'Ghie, of Knkanul, was united In the bonds of matrimony to Mr Gordon Anderson, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Win. Anderson, of St. Clair, Dunedin. The church was beautifully decorated by girl friends of the bride with ptnk and white chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. The Rev. P. C. Rennie, of Herbert, officiated. As the organ (which was presided at by Mr Naylor (played the "Wedding March,” the bride entered on the arm of her father, looking radiant in a sleeveless gown of cream duchesse satin and georgette beautifully embroidered in silver tissue and pearls. Her train of cream georgette over shell pink satin was embroidered in lovers’ knots and flowers and a veil of embroidered tuelle, held in -place by a coronet of silver

tissue and pearls, and daint;. silver shoes completed the exquisite toilette. Her bouquet was of cream roses and pink heath with maidenhair fern and long tuelle streamers. The bride was attended by her two cousins, the Misses Margaret Ogilvie and Jean Sievwright, who were most charmingly attired in blue georgette gowns fcired with silver lace. Dainty silver bandeaus finished with pink flow T ers were swathed round their heads, and they carried blue inolle snuffs :inished with silver lovers’ knots and tassells. They also wore silver chocs. 'J'he duties of best man and groomsman wore carried out by Messrs Douglas Anderson and Leslie Gain respectively, of Dunedin. After the ceremony nboat 00 guests repaired to the Bungalow Tea Rooms. The bride travelled in an ensemble suit cf henna touched with fawn, and hat to match, and a fur of skunk finished the distinctly smart toilette. Decp'y mourned.