TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3783, 14 September 1926, Page 63

TABLE TALK.

Monday. On Monday evening the St. Clair Women’s Club held its monthly meeting in the Presbyterian Hall at St. Clair, where a most successful programme had been arranged by Mrs C. H. Johnstone and Mrs Williams. The hall, as usual, was most artistically arranged for the evening. A very interesting address was given by Miss Rosevear, while songs were supplied by Misses West, Shepard, and Lungley, and pianoforte solos by Misses Jefferson and Smith. Miss Elsie Ford acted as accompanist. During the evening a delicious supper was partaken of, and the proceedings were concluded with the National Anthem.

A most successful dance was given by the combined banks in the Tudor Hall on Wednesday evening, when 200 guests were present. The hall looked lovely with its large vases of prunis, and everywhere early spring flowers under the coloured lights had a wonderfully artistic effect. A most excellent supper had been arranged in the Warwick Room, where the tables were beautifully decorated with spring flowers. During the evening an efficient orchestra rendered some excellent music. A few among the many present were: Mesdames R. S. Black (robed in soft green chiffon velvet), Calder (embossed orange georgette), Hammond (black georgette heavily beaded), Smellie (rich powder blue taffeta), and Elmes (black georgette trimmed with henna embroidery), Misses Maloney (smart black and silver robe), Lavander (pale blue pleated georgette), and G. Smith (blue crepe de chine). Also present were: Mesdames Angel, Young, and G. Black, Misses Austin, Smith, Aitkinson, Johnson (2), Turner, M'Meakin, Welsh, Archer, and Blackwood, Messrs Thompson, Milne, Styche, Hilton, Paape, Duckworth, St. George, Houston, Elmes, Boddy, Hammond, Angel, Young, R. S. Black, G. Black, W. T. Smellie, Elmes, Calder, etc. On Wednesday evening a most successful musical recital was given in the Burns Hall by Mr Paul Saldaigne and his pupils. A programme of distinct musical interest was given, many delightful operatic items being among the number. Some of those taking part were Miss Tilbury, Miss Agatha M’Lean, Miss Betty Russell, Mr Fred. James, as well as Mr Paul Saldaigne himself. On Thursday evening Mrs Douglas Ramsay invited friends to bridge at her residence, Queen's drive, to meet Mrs Falla, of Wellington. A very successful luncheon was given to ladies by the Rotary Club in the Somerset Lounge. The idea was to give ladies the explanation of what “ Rotary ” really means. Mr James Brown, the president, was introduced to each guest, k musical programme of Rotary choruses, etc., was given after lunch. On Monday evening the Otago Lawn Tennis Club held its annual meeting in the Somerset Lounge. The members took the opportunity of entertaining Mr H. W. Bundle and his. wife. Miss Jackson made a short speech of congratulation to the president on his recent marriage, ami extending to them both the very best wishes of the club. A very large number was present, and a delightful musical programme had been arranged, after which a delicious supper was much enjoyed. Some noticed present were : Mesdames Bundle* Cogan, Stanley Smith, and Sise, Mi9se? Allan, Ramsay, Jackson, Macandrew, Hartmann, Fleming, Matheson. Hislop, M’Phail, Hart, Johnstone, Holmes, Vivian, and O’Neill, Messrs Gore, Boddy, Russell, Leslie Mills, Hobbs, Macpherson, Edmond, M’Lean, Haggitt, Sinclair,- Sise, etc. On Saturday evening Mrs Stock, of Mornington, entertained friends at bridge to meet Mrs Falla, who returns to "Wellington on Monday. Miss Hart has gone north to visit friends in Christchurch and Wellington. Mrs Mason left on Saturday for a short holiday to Wellington. Mrs Napier left on Friday for Waimate, where she intends spending a few weeks. Mrs Cheeseman has been the guest of Mrs Stanley Batchelor, at Waitati, this week. Mrs W. O. M'Kellar and family are visiting Mrs Edmond, of Waikouaiti. Mr and Mrs C. A. Thompson, of St. Clair, left on Thursday for a trip to the North Island. Miss K. Milne left on Tuesday to visit friends in the north. Mrs Wheatland returned from Queenstown at the beginning of this week. • The Play-reading Circle of the Otago Women’s Club met on Monday evening at the club rooms, when A. A. Milne’s “ Dover Road ’’ was read. Present were: Mesdames Morrell, Stephens, Howie, Brickell, Gilkison, and Rodger son, Misses Wells, Morrell, Aslin, Brickell, Macartney, and Holland. Amongst the bridge hostesses during the week have been Mesdames Macassey, Black, and Cook, Misses Reynolds, Mackerrow, etc. The engagement is announced of Constance (dder daughter of the late D. S. Ballantine -and Mrs Ballantine, of Galloway Plains, Gladstone, Queensland) and Rolfe (eldest son of Mr Alfred Latimer, of Mornlngton, Dunedin). INVERCARGILL, September 11. On Tuesday morning Mi's Webb and her younger daughter Mary left for a fortnight's holiday in Timaru, Mr Webb accompanying tbeir other daughter, Peggy, to Auckland, where ahe will spend some months with relatives. Mrs C. B. Snow, who accompanied her daughter, Mrs G. St. V. Keddell and Mr Keddcll, to the cloaing of the Kawarau Dam, is visiting friends in Wanaka and surrounding districts. Mrs R. J. Gilman and family have returned from Queenstown. Her sister. Mrs Struan Gardner, Clifden accompanied her. Mrs F. D. Morrah and her aon have also returned from Queenstown. Miss Bentham, el Dunedin, who hss been vieiting her sister, Mrs Tomlinson, Herbert street, returned north last Saturday. Mias Gladys Gray, of Christchurch, is the guest of Miss Kitty Hazlett.

Mrs J. M. Aiken, Anderson’s Bay, is visiting friends in Southland. Mr and Mrs H. P. Thomas left for the north on Monday, where they will spend a short time before joining their steamer in Wellington for Bombay. Mr and Mrs A. E. Willett, of Riverton, have returned from an extended holiday in Australia. The Misses Lousley and Reid have returned from their term vacation in Queenstown. Mrs W. H. Barclay and family have returned from the “Rocks.” Mrs A. Owen Johnston and family, and Mrs B. C. Basstian and family have also returned from the "Rocks.” On Tuesday evening the members of the Play Reading Ciicle of the Women’s Club met at the club rooms, John Drinkwater’s play "Mary Stuart” being read by the following cast: Mrs C. H. Hobbs (Mary Stuart), Mrs John Macdonald (Mary Beoton), Mrs A. M. Macdonald (Andrew Boyd), Miss C. Bailey (John Hunter), Miss Maclean (Rizzio), Mrs C. de R. Andrews (Lord Darn ley), Mrs Stanley Brown (Bothwell), Mrs Haekworth (Randolph). Mrs R. S. M’lnnes (chorus). Others present were: Mesdames T. F. Gilkieon, L. B. Hutton, R. N. Todd, T. F. Macdonald, T. M. Macdonald, W. Thompson, W. S. Todd, W. Morrison, H. 0. Stuckey, A. Stewart, N. M’D. Weir, J. G. Macdonald, Misses W. Macpherson K. King, Perrin, Stubbs, O’Beirne, Giller, etc. The Women's Club Cabaret on Saturday evening was a very successful function, Rigby's orchestra introducing a number of new successes. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs Fa mail. Mr and Mrs Andrews, Mr and Mrs R. Taylor, Mr and Mrs Kensington, Mr and Mrs J. Robertson, Mr and Mrs H. Macalister, Misses T. Watson, S. Hogg, K. Anderson, K. Hazlett', G. Gray (Christchurch), N. Stretteil. O. Holloway, Bews (2), W. Macpherson, B. Lawrence, fc\ Sutton, I. Romans (Arrowtown), O. Rein, Collins (2), Messrs Hazlett (2), Watson, (Kbl), N. Macalister, A. Macalister, Trevithick, Mac Ewan, Hinton, o. M’Callum, G. Reed, J. Stretteil Gardner (Clifden), H. Sutton, A. Ought on, Kirker (Wellington). TIMARU, September 10. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Sharp, Omatsu, .Wai-iti road, are spending a holiday in Wellington. Mrs E. L. Orbell, the Croft, Park lane, has returned from a week at Moeraki. Mis G. B. Bullock, of Wellington, who was the guest of Mrs A. W. Wright, Secheron, Wai-iti road, is now with Mrs R. H Rhodes, Caine, Sealey street. Mrs Cecil Webber, Kitchener square, has returned from Tekapo. ' Mr and Mrs Simon Mackenzie and Misses J. and M Mackenzie, of Raincliff, have returned from Christchurch. Miss Enwright, of Christchurch, left Timaru for Mount Cook early in the week. Mr and Mrs Hunter-Weston, Highthorne, who spent the winter in Hastings, are expected back in Timaru on Sunday. Miss BreDda Newman, of Moana, left Suva to-day in the s.s. Aorangi for Auckland, where she will spend a week before returning to Timaru. Mrs L. Cohen, who is the guest of Mrs Lewis Mathias, will leave for Blenheim tomorrow. Mr and Mrs A. Harrison, of North Canterbury, are with Mrs R. T. Turnbull, Beverly road The engagement is announced of Trevor Carlton, second son of Mr and Mrs B. A. de Latour, of Timaru, to Phyllis, youngeefc daughter of Mrs E. Pratt ley, of Ashburton. The engagement i a announced jof Albert Victor, youngest bon of Mrs Timewell, of Timaru, to Pearl Ivy Florence, eldest daughter of Mr H. Swan, of West Coast. The engagement is announced of William, only son of the late C. Shximpton and Mrs Shrimpton, of Waimate, Ruth, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs F. Fagan, of Waimate. Mrs Eric Harper and her children, of Christchurch, who were at the Bungalow, Wai-iti road, have gone to Orari Gorge. Mrs F. J. Rolleston, Le Crens terrace, has returned from Wellington. _ Miss Nancarrow, who is with Mrs E. Howden, Park lane, will go back to Dunedin to-morrow. Mrs Moorhouse, of Auckland, is the guest of her sister, Mrs A. Shillcraas, Albury. Mrs E. Inman, who was at Otumarama with Mrs Melville Jameson, returned to Cattle Valley on Tuesday. A pretty wedding took place in St. Paul’s Fresbyterian church, when Miss Christina Stewart was married by the Rev. Gladstone Hughes, to Mr John Blue, of Balfour. The bride, who was given away by her brother Mr J. D. Stewart, wore a lovely frock of air force blue crepe de chine ancl a crinoline straw hat of the same shade, with scarlet and yellow flow©re. Her bouquet was of scarlet anemones. Her niece, Miss Dorothy Moorhouse (Auckland) was bridesmaid, and'was in cream net over pale pink georgette trimmed with mauve streamers. Her hat was pink and mauve, and her posy of mauve anemones. Mr Frank Stewart wa9 beat man. After the ceremony a reception was held by Mr and Mrs J. D. Stewart at "Clover Hill,” which was beautifully decorated with branches of prunus and other flowering shrubs, and bowls of japonica, narcissi, and violets. Mrs Stewart wore a figured crepe de chin© in shades of henna and fawn, and a fawn hat; Mrs Robert Bluo (Clinton), navy georgette relieved with flesh colour, hat en suite; Mrs Moorhouse, ewter of the bride, salmon pink maTOcain, black picture hat. white fox furs; Miss Blue, grey tailored suit relieved with scarlet, grey hat; Miss Amy Simpson (who played tlia Wedding March), tan ensemble suit with red fox fur, and a panne velvet hat; Miss Gladys Thompson, bottle green coat frock, and a fawn hat. Later in the day the bndo and bridegroom left by motor for the north, ths former wearing a mignonette P[ een J : *P* frock and a becoming hat to match. Their future home will be at Esk Valley, St. Andrews.

ASHBURTON, September }. Mrs E. A. Woolley and.children and Mrs Holmes, of Lyndhurst, are staying at th» Clarendon Hotel, Christchurch. Mrs F. M. Brodie, Bank of New Sooth Wales, is staying at the United Service litlel, Christchurch. _ , Mrs Charlie Nicoll and Miss Fooko epant the week-end in Christchurch, and returned home on Tuesday. Dr Borland, of the Trinity College of Music, London, ia at preeent conducting the local osntrs practical examinations in 8^

Stephen's schoolroom. Dr Borland visited Rakaia also during the week. Hiss Stevens and her small niece, of Wei lington, return north to-night. They have been the guests of Mrs 0. J. Norton. Mrs H. F. Nicoll is visiting Christchurch. Mrs Thomas and Mias Richardson, Carter's terrace, who were in Timaru, have returned to Ashburton. Rev. G. and Mrs Miller, of Dunedin,’are the guests of Mrs Cameron, Carter'd* terrace. Mr and Mrs V. Boot have returned from Dunedin. Miss Newton, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mr and Mrs E. B. Newton, “The Willows." Mias Ethel Claridge is visiting Chrietshurch. Mrs J. B. Christian is in Christchurch, Md will also visit Lyttelton.

Miss Margaret Carruth, of Prebbleton, is visiting Ashburton. Canon Wilford, of Christchurch, has been spending a few days in Ashburton. Mrs Rogers, of Christchurch, was the guest of her daughter, Mrs F. W. Seldon, Peter street We6t, for & few days. CHRISTCHURCH, September 9. In the Sumner Town Hall last week, a successful concert was held in aid of the Sumner-Redcliffs Rowing Club. The programme was arranged by the “Touch and Go" company. A crowded house greeted the rising of the curtain, and showed its appreciation of the programme, which was bright and sparkling. Amongst the artists were: Mrs Guy Cotterill, Misses Ngaio Marsh and Betty Cotterill, Captain Tahu Rhodes, Messrs lan Buchanan, Bernard and Alix Rennell, Jack Scarff, Guy Cotterill, Frank M’Donald, and D. Cart. Miss Olive M'llwraith has gone on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. where she will be the guest of Lady Russell. Mr and Mrs Gregor Macdonald, of Orari, and their three children are visiting Christchurch, and are the guests of Mr R. M Maodonald and Miss Macdonald, of Hamblodon. Miss Hester Gould has returned to Christchurch from a holiday spent in the North Island, and is staying with Mrs Derrick Gould. Mrs Randal Burden is visiting her mother, Mrs C. S. Dowdell, Papanui road. The Rev. E. C. Crosse and Mrs Crosse have gone for a motor trip to the West Coast, including the Franz Josef Glacier Mr and Mrs J. F. Buchanan and Miss Isabel Turrell are leaving this week- on a visit to Sydney. Mies Rose Tabart has returned to Christchurch from Wellington, where she has been the guest of Lady Rhodes. Professor Arnold Wall and Miss Edith Wall have sons on a visit to Akaroa. A very pleasant afternoon was spent last week in Bt. Luke’s schoolroom, when a large number of lady friends and supporters of St Luke's basketball queen (Miss North Smith) enjoyed a progressive enchre party. A delicious afternoon tsa was served by the basketball firls, Prises wars given by Mrs

Oakley, the winners being Mrs Lee, Mrs J. F. Maddran, and Mrs Worthington. Mr and Mrs Keith Watts entertained a number of their friends at an enjoyable evening at their home, Cairnbrae, Opawa, last week. Dancing took place in the drawing room, which was very prettily decorated with violets and narcissi. The music was supplied by Hughson’s orchestra. Amongst the guests were: Mr and Mrs Robert Haigh, Misses Chris Miller, Myrtle Newton, Gladys and Vi. Collins, Margaret Perham, Beryl Fanning, and Jean Miller, Messrs Charles Melhuish, Frank Moss, Jack Hughson, Douglas Willis, Basil Brown, Windsor Murphy, and Fred Perham. Deep and widespread sympathy is felt for Mrs J. C. N. Grigg and family in the loss they hays sustained through the death of Mr Grigg, which took place last week after a long illness.

WELLINGTON, September 13. A very largely attended reception was given by their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson on Tuesday afternoon, about 600 people being present. It was a particularly mild and pleasant day, and the guests felt that spring had indeed come, for the flowers both in the garden and the house were very beautiful. In the entrance hall were a number of fine palms and other foliage plants, while groups of cyclamen* shading from deep crimson to palest pink, alternated with delicate ferns were much admired, as were the handsome cinerarias. In th 9 drawing-room were large stands of arum lilies, and bowls of purple irie, with many freesias, violets, and primroses. Tea was set in the large ballroom, also in the portico, which was canvassed in for the occasion, and the tables weoe fragrant with many varieties of daffodils. Their Excellencies received in the main drawing-room Lady Alic 9 Fergusson wearing soft black satin, draped, and with a wide collar of rose silk edged with beige lace, her ornaments being diamonds and pearls. Among the guests were Lady Statham and her daughter, Lady Rhodes, Sir William and Lady HallJanes, Sir Donald and Lady M'Gavin, Lady Chapman, Lady Findlay, Lady Pomare and her daughter, Mrs Rolleeton (senior), Mrs K. S. Williams, and Mayor and Mrs Norwood, Bishop of Wellington and Mrs Sprott, Sir Alfred and Miss Robin. General Young, Colonels Burgess, Smytne Beere, and fessor and Mrs Florance, Professor and Mrs fessor and Mrs Florence, Professor and Mrs Adamson, Professor and Mrs Boyd Wilson, Mrs Rankine-Brown, Mr and Mrs C. W. Salmon, Mr and Mrs Hardwick Smith, Sir Alex. Matheson, Mrs R. J. Seddon, Mr and Mr 3 F. Dyer, Dr and Mrs Stout, Dr R. Stout, Captain and Miss Edwin, Mr J. F. Mills, and Dr Platts-Mills, Mr and Mrs Lowrie, Mr and Mrs Penseler, Signor and Signora Bidone, Dr and Mrs Harty, Missee Halse, Medley, Kebbell, Tanner, Hawken, Nelson, Menzies, Gifford, and many others. Mrs R. A. Wright gave a very pleasant farewell party to Mrs J. G. Coates in the old Legislative Council room, which lends itself most charmingly for entertaining. The many handsome island rugs and fans which decorate the walls were very much admired, alternated with interesting old portraits and pictures. The tea tables were set in tile middle of the loom, and were artistically arranged with a variety of bulb flowers. Mrs Wright received her guests wearing an ensemble gown of petunia Kasha cloth, with trimmings of black, and a smart hat to match. Mrs Coates was in figured georgette, with a beig9 ground flowered in shades of rose, green, and brown, and a brown straw hat. She was presented with a beautiful bouquet whiclj toned with her frock. After tea ha<i been served, Mrs Wright said that the gathering had been arranged to enable all the parliamentary visitors to have an opportunity of bidding Mrs Coates farewell before her departure for England, and wishing her a very happy time with her parents and friends in her Homeland. She then asked Lady Fomare to make a little presentation to Mrs Coates on behalf of the wives of Cabinet Ministers. Lady Pomare spoke of the many good qualities of the guest of honour, and of the fact that she wo old be very much missed by all of them during her absence. She voiced the good wishes of all present, and hoped that Mrs Coates would have an exceedingly prosperous journey both ways, and return in the best of health to her many friends in New Zealand. She then handed her a handsome travelling cushion of brown suede, stencilled with the head of a well-known old Maori, and edged with fringe. In accepting the present with a great deal of pleasure, Mrs Coates spoke of the happiness with wTiich she was looking forward to seeing her parents and family, as well as many old friends, whom she had not seen for many years. But, she added, she would come back very happily to little New Zealand, and to her valued friends there. There was much applause when Mrs Coates finished her pleasant little speech. Mrs Coates then took the opportunity of talking to the other guests, and bidding them farewell. The a f ternoon was a particularly pleasant and sociable one, and Mrs Wright was thanked for making such an opportunity for -11 present to see Mrs Coates before her departure. Among those present were: Lady Rhodes, Lady Carncross, Lady Pomare, Lady Luke, Lady Mitchelson, Lady Statham, Lady Hunter, Mrs R. J. Seddon. Miss Pomare, Mesdames K. S. Williams, T. E. Y. Seddon, Earnshaw, Hawken, Lyanar, Hudson, W. 11. Field, Forsyth, Potter. R. W. Smith, J. A. Nash, A. M. Samuel, Bartram, Holland, E. P. Lee, E. H. Clarke, Cable, Weston. Newman, Coulson, Girling, D. Jones, Elliott, Misses Lysnar, M. Williams, Hall-Jonesy MacGregor, Hawke, Bollard, -Elliott, Anderson, Hawken. Gow, and others. Apologies were received from Lady Stout, Mrs H. E. Holland, and Mrs Uru. The Wellington Lyceum Club has been having a senes of pleasant evenings for members and friends on one or two occasions. Mr i. Caughley gave a very interesting lecture on the education arranged by the New Zealand Government in Samoa. He spoke with a good deal of praise of the natives and their readiness to learn, and especially of their cleverness in handcrafts. They had many good points in their national characters, and were, in the main, very pleasant people to deal with. Mr Caughley was listened to ,with great attention, and was asked, at the conclusion of the lecture if hs would give the club another ovening, and tell the members more about the work, which he promised to do. Another successful evening was when a song recital was given by Mrs Ray Brown, of JKhandallah. Her numbers included “Four by the Clock." “By the Sally Gardens," “Stille Nacht," “Yiddish Traditional Melody," “Song of Ludia, " “Sapphic Ode," “Maori Lullaby" "Amour Viens Aider" (Samson and Delilah), "Che Faro" (Orpheus), and “Gentle Youth." Misa Phyllis- Rowe and Min Eileen Bennett assisted by playing* pianoforte soloe, and the programme was thoroughly successful. On another evening a “Song Title" competition passed the time very pleasantly. An effort to be made in aid of the funds of the Ladies’ Auxulisry of tha Navy League is causing much interest. A “Fashion Parade" is to be h»ld of coatumea of tha peat, dating back from only a few veers to early styles m tha last century. Mias Edwin is

the originator of the idea. She has been promised ft wedding dress of just a 100 years ago, and a wedding euit of the same period, so that there will be a bridegroom to match the bride. Some quaint costumes of the bustle and large sleeve period are *o b 9 shown, and should . make tne girls and women of the present time more than ever contented with the present fashions. There will also be some valuable old lace and jewellery of olden days shown, and altogether the function is looked forward to with a great deal of interest. The engagement is announced of Constance, elder daughter of the late Mr D. S Ballantine and Mrß Ballantine, of Galloway Plains, Gladstone, Queensland, and Rolfo, eldest son of Mr Alfred Latimer, of Mormngton, Dunedin.

The engagement is announced of Maida, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Spear, of Oriental Bay, Wellington, to Leslie, eldest son of the late Mr Bispham and Mrs Bisphara, of Barrow, England. The engagement is announced of Noreen, daughter of Mr J. P. Brandon (Mayor of Otaki) and Mrs Brandon, to Guy P. Mandcr, of Hamilton.

Sir John ana Lady Hoeking have returned ti their residence at Wadestown, Wellington. from Auckland. Sir John Hosking’s health has improved. Mr and Mrs James Hislop are leaving for a six weeks’ trip to the South Sea Islands and Australia.

Mrs Sandford Cox, who has been the guest of her sisters, the Misses MacGregor. Portland crescent, Wellington, is leaving for her home in Invercargill next week, when Miss M. MacGregor will accompany her. Mrs Mathew Holmes and her daughters have returned from their visit to Mount Cook, and are aft their residence in Hobeon street. Sir John and Lady Findlay have returned from their southern trip.

Mr and Mrs V. Rhind, and Mr and Mrs Leslie Gorton have left to attend the tourna ments at Palmerston North and Wanganui. Mr and Mrs Herbert Rawson and Mrs Davidson are staying at Timaru before returning to Wellington from Mount Cook. Sir Walter and Lady Carncross are returning to Eltliam early next week. Mr and Mrs G. H, P. Davidson, of Kel* burn, have left for a motor trip to Hawke's Bay. Mis Ostler has returned from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Miss Rose Tabart, who has been ths guest of Lady Rhodes, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Falla, of Kelburn, is the guest of Mrs Stock, Dunedin. Miss Elsie Morrah, of Christchurch, is visiting Wellington. Mrs C. Birch, of Wellington, is the guest of her mother, Mrs A. Russell, Palmerston North. Mrs Oliver Samuel, of New Plymouth, is in Wellington at present. Dr Elizabeth Gunn lias been visiting her mother in Wellington. . The Hon G. J. Smith, M.L.C., and Mrs Smith have returned to Christchurch. Mrs Sr A. Macintosh, of Gore, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs H. E. Muir, of 'Lower Hutt, Wellington, has left for the south, and will spend some time in Christchurch before returning home. CARTERTON, September 9. The engagement is announced of Delcie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mm H. John, Ludlam crescent, Lower Hutt, to Norman, second son of Mr and Mrs A. V. Udy, of Hukanui. . Miss Amy Armstrong was married to Mr John Hespy, of Greytown, last week. The bride wae given away by her father, and attended by her two sitters, Irene and Yalmer. Messrs Hespy and Taylor attended

as beat man and groomsman respectively. The happy couple left by motor for the north.

The engagement is announced of Miss Mary Betham, of Masterton, to Mr E. S Turner, of Porie. A pleasant time was spent recently when Mrs D. M. Graham gave a small bridge party for Mrs Henry (Auckland) at her residence in Masterton. A few of those present were: Mesdames S. J. W. Gill, D. Caselberg, Horne, Wardell, Davidson, and Bamsden. Mesdames Gordon, David Caselberg, A. Caselberg, and Dyer also gave bridge parties in Masterton recently. A most pleasant time was spent at the residence of Mrs D. C. Collins, Kahutara, recsntly when a bridge party was given Some of those present were: Mesdames Came Bidwill, R. Barton, W. Martin, \Y. Barton, C. Pearce, and R. Matthews, Misses Abraham (Palmerston North), Barton, and Martin. , , Miss G. Fairbrother. who is shortly leaving Tablelands, was entertained by a number of her friends last week in Martinborough. Among those present were: Mesdames Coleman Sharp, Ward, Spooner, Ronalds, and Lewi’s, and Misses Coleman, xrounceson, and Sharp. . , A pretty wedding was solemnised at bt. Hilda’s Church, Island Bay, Wellington, on Wednesday evening last, the contracting parties being Miss Eileen M. Doherty, of Christchurch, and Mr Thomas E. Allan, of Upper Plain, Masterton. A very pleasant time was spent when Mr and Mrs A. M'Kay entertained a largo number of young people to celebrate the coming-of-age of their son George. Dancing was the chief attraction. Those present included: Misses N. M'Kay, Enid Hill, Mary Hart, Eileen Martin, Vera Hubbard, Nina Boduing, Eileen Hubbard, L. Jackson, Cora Hubbard, Osborne, and Barrer. The marriage took place in the Methodist Church, Eketahuna, last Wednesday of Edith Muriel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Farmer of Eketahuna, and David Harold, eldest son’of Mr and Mrs \V. Duff, of Wi Waka. The Rev.- H. Spencer was the officiating clergyman. A little niece of the bride, little Miss Grace Gallagher, was flower girl, and Masters Athol Ross and Lloyd Tugley acted as pages. Miss Agnes Fanner, the bride’s sister, was bridesmaid, and Miss Dorothy Duff, the bridegrooms Bister, maid of honour. The duties of beet man were carried out by the bride's brother, Mr G. Farmer, and Mr G. Duff was poomsman. A reception was afterwards held at Liverpool House. Among the guests present wore Mr and Mrs J. Kerr of Masterton. Miss Feggy Abraham, of Palmerston North, has been the guest of Mrs D. C. Collins, of Kahutara. . „ .. Mr and Mrs Alan Donald, of Martinborough, are on a holiday visit to ChnstMrs Pain, of Martinborough, was a recent visitor to Wellington. Mrs Morgan, of Masterton, has been the guest of her parents, the Hon. A. D. and Mrs M'Leod, at their residencs in MartinM'Allum returned to Martinborough last week from Wellington, -where she has been spending a holiday. Mrs W. Barton, of Featherston, has been to Christchurch and wss staying with her daughter, Mrs Johnston. Mm and Miss Cowper have returned to Dannevirke after a snort stay in Martinborough. Mrs J. Martin has been to Wellington. Miss Maisie Garrick, of Masterton, was the guest of Mrs Dan Cameron, of Moeraki.

Mrs Cameron, of Wellington, has been on a visit to her mother, Mrs Lewis, of Masterton. Miss May Lewis, of Masterton, has been the guest of Mrs Hume, of Pirinoa. Miss Chris Hosking, who has been on a visit to Plimmsrton, has returned to Masterton. Mrs Denniston, of Wellington, has been the guest of Mrs J. Buchanan, of Lansdowne. Mrs Doughty has been staying with Mrs Hornabrook, of Masterton. Mrs Cox has been the guest of Mrs Dyer, of Masterton. Mrs Young has been staying with Mrs Oliver Bunny, of Opaki. Mr and Mrs W. Kebbell motored to Wellington last week.

WANGANUI, September 9. Dr Elizabeth is spending a holiday with her mother, Mrs W T . Gunn, Ackman’e road. Wellington. Mr and Mrs S. Abrahams, who have been visiting Honolulu, Auckland, and Wellington, since the early part of June, have returned to their horns in Palmerston North. Lady M‘Gavin is the guest of Mrs A. Fitzherbert, Palmerston North. Miss Ailsa White, of New Plymouth, is visiting Mrs Hartnell, of Kawatiri avenue. Gonville. Mrs A. 1. Howartson, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs Edwards, St. John's Hill. Mrs Howartson has just returned from the Continent, where she has been studying for four years at Painting and etching under noted French artists. Mrs Howartson intends opening up a Parisian art studio at Auckland before Christmas. Mrs Hayes, who has recently returnee from the States, ie engaged -with a wellknown motor-coach painter’s establishment as expert colour-blender. She states that in America a woman can demand a high salary at colour blending. Mrs Hayes periodically gives her Metalurgique car a new frock. Her latest colouring is carried out in rich mauve and violet, with amethyst upholsteiy and satin cushions to tone. A very pleasant occupation, too, and why not? Mrs Rae Brown, of Wellington, is at pres ent visiting Wanganui, and is staying at Foster’s hotel. , . Mrs Dr Fuller, of England (nee Miss Kyra Searle), is the guest of Mrs F. w. Wagstaff, Wanganui. .... The Misses G. and M. Calver are visiting Mount Egmont this week. Miss Phyllis Greig, of New Plymouth, is visiting Wanganui. Mrs Norman Black is spending a few days in New Plymouth. . ... „ Mrs W. Tine, of Hawera, is visiting Wanganui for the races. Mrs Perry, of Hastings, Is visiting Wanganui for the races, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs Desha. Miss Mary Mouat is the guest of Mrs R Mrs ll J? r Stevenson and Mrs R. Stevenson left Wanganui yesterday for a holiday to be spent at Wellington. Mr and Mrs Hassell, of Hastings, have returned from the Old Country, after being absent from New Zealand for over a year* Madame Winnie Fraser arrived in Wanganui last week from New Plymouth. Miss Gretchen Long, of Christchurch is the guest of Mrs Indereoll, Oastlecliff. Miss Long has recently returned from France, where she has been studying under a noted ’cellist. Miss Long also spent quite a time in studying operstio ballet dancing from M. de Grasse, In Paris. She Intends returning to France after the New Year, when she will be married at Florence, prior to her departure to her new borne in the south of Francs.

Mrs Claude Bishop, of Remusra, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs A. E. Brown, of Wan ganui. A very pretty mannequin parade took place at the D.I.C. last week. By a clever new invention the mannequins appeared to be only immature models on a tiny stage measuring 12 by 18 inches. The effect was something like looking through field glasses backwards. The audience, of courss, sat back in the usual manner and viewed the delightful frocks, featuring all the newest designs and colourings for the coming season’s wear. It was truly a tonic to all present to see the gorgeous gowns to _ suit young and old, for after seeing the tiny models they appeared in the same frocks on the larger stage, and afterwards walked among the audience, so that a close view could be obtained by ail. There were many beautiful frocks, canes, suits, millinery, Spanish shawls, ana ensemble suits. The first shown wa3 a pretty little frock of dainty figured voile in orange and light chocolate, with Ions: sleeves and ruched front and sash. With it was worn a hat slightly larger than those worn to-day, neatly trimmed in contrasting shades. Next came an accordeon pleated rose-de-bois skirt, with a top of sporty style trimmed with a touch of black A long tie finished this suit and a small smart black hat completed the toilet. Another smart yet uncommon frock was a long sleeved style of deep cyclamen and fuchsia and navy patterned silk worn over a pleated navy 6kirt. A fuchsia hat with a mass of multi-coloured flowers gave a smart finish A most beautiful imported model evening •»own was a coral pink French crepe-de-jhine cut on simplest lines. Heavy dull diver lace was used as trimming forming Vandykes running up the lower part of the skirt. With this sunset-hued frock was worn a gorgeous Spanish shawl to tons, and silver bandeau, shoes, and stockings. Millinery came on later, displaying a fair amount of crinoline straw and velvet ribbon, while soft under-linings of delicate tints lent particular cnarm. Deeper crowns, high and “kinked- " vvr>-° much in evidence, very much cut away at the back. Some were a little larger than last season, although not exactly wide in the brim at all.

At St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral recently a picturesque wedding took place, when Moyra Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. R. Thompson, of Oriental Bay, Wellington, was married to George Henry Allison, only eon of Mr and Mrs J. G. Swan, of Wanganui. Ths Ven. Archdeacon Johnson performed the ceremony. The wedding frocks were of early Victorian trend, the bride wearing cream taffetas with overdress of silver lace frilled from waist to hem, and a tight-fitting bodice. Hanging from one shoulder was a beautiful spray of handmade orange-blossoms with trails of blossom reaching to the waist. She wore a Long veil embroidered in silver, and carried a bouquet of pink flowers. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Erica Baillie, who wore a frock of taffetas in aprioot shade, shot with pink and silver, and made with bouffant side panels. A Victorian bonnet was of the same taffetas tied with black velvet streamers. The second Miss Lee Swan, sister of the bridegroom, who wore, blue taffetas shot with pink, and made with tiny frills on the skirt, and a poke bonnet of the same. Both carried posies to match their frocks. Mr C. C. Campbell was best man, and Mr K. Bullock groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Tudor Room of Kirkaldie and Stains, where about 80 guests were entertained. Mrs Thompson received her guests in a frock of black satin, the h''-><-r?rp£s having loose panels of Oriental trimming and silver. A black hat was worn, and she carried a bouquet. Mrs J. G. Swan,

molher of the bridegroom, wore a beaded ninon and coat of black corded silk and a black hat. She carried a bouquet of autumn tinted flowers. Among those present were: Mi and Mrs P. N. R. Macdonald (Wanganui), Miss Ethne Swan, Miss F. Swan, Miss J. Swan, Miss Wynn Swan (Wanganui), MJra A. P. Johnson (Dunedin), Mrs B. M'Master (Ohakune), Mrs E. L. Thorpe and Miss L. Callaghan (New Plymouth), Mrs J. P. Burton (Ohakune), Mrs R. Grieg (Palmerston North), Mr and Mrs Tarrant (Wanganui), Mr 'Jas. Beard (Wanganui) Mr G. Weekes (Wanganui), Mr G. C. Phillips (Carterton), Mrs M. Nichol (Wanganui), Mrs Duncan, Mr and Mrs A. S. Mitchell, Mrs Holdsworth, and many others.

HAMILTON, September 9. A? evening arranged by the committee of St. Peter’s Guild, at which bridge and five-hundred were played, was a well attended function. Those present were Mesdames Mercer, E. M. Masters, Smythe, Mullan, Horton, T. Lucas, W. J. King, Benson, O’Brien, Blythe, J. Trenton, A. W. Green, Murray, Frost Pilkington, Noy, Jones, Forbes, G. Coombes, C. Newell, Hall, Redmond, Evans, Mander, Campbell, Sheiritt, F. Innes, Curling, Crosbie, Drube, Gough, S. Arthur, G. Wilkes, Andrews, and Brocklesby, Messrs Rennie, Williamson, Brandon, and Sykes.

A pretty wedding was celebrated inst. Andrew’s Church, Cambridge, last Tuesday, when Helen Moorhouse, daughter of Commander R. H. Moorhouse and Mrs Moorhouse was married to Alan Willis, second eon of the late Archdeacon and Mrs Willis, of Cambridge. The bride wore a crea.n charmeuse frock and silver embroidered tufle veil. The Misses Moorhouse, sisters of the bride, attended her, and they wore primrose velvet and georgette frocks and primrose mob caps. The Rev. C. B. W. Seton acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the parish hall, which was most beautifully decorated for the occasion by friends of the bride. Mrs Moorhouse received the guests wearing a silver grey char* meuse frock. Those present were Mesdames A. Buchanan, W. J. Hunter, J. B. Lusk, E. M. Cowie, J. H. Hammond, A. H Nicofl, A. Evans, B. Couper, Cupples, Garland, A. Gibbons, Oliver, Carlyle, E. B. Cox, de Latour H. Sergei, Reynolds, Luke", F. Hicks, €. Rees, Hubert Hammond, A Bell, Gascoigne, Souter, Armstrong, Grum mett, R. Peake, C. Potts, Allan, Rowland, Joynt, J. M. Hall, C. Hunter, A. Richardson, and W Stopford, Misses Willis, C. Willis, J. Willis, M. Hall, Dunne, Cox, E. Hammond Brann, N. Butler, Ewen, Banks D. Sergei, K. Oliver, J. Mackereth, Christophers, K: Hall, Russell, Souter, S. Brann, B. Hunter, Gwynneth, M. Armstrong, M. Mackereth, and C. Hunter.

The gardening circle of the Lyceum Club met at Mrs H. Douglas’s home, when an interesting lecture was given on rose growing and pruning. Those present were: Mesdames Vere Chitty, H. J. Greenslade, F. B. Jolly, F. Gruar, A. H. Tompkins, Wv J. King, S. Simmons, Pinfo'd, H. Morris, R. B. Cramwell, J. E. Chitty, Wyllie, J. F. Strang, E. M. Masters, A. Ramsay, T. Platt, C. Gibbons, R. R. Seddon, P Stewart, R. J. Niccols, and J. W. Walsh.

HAWKE’S BAY, September 10. At the opening of the new wing to the nurse’s home at the Dannevirke Hospital, the matron, Miss M. Brown, and the nursing staff entertained a large number of guests. The time was spent in amusing competitions and dancing. Mrs Dnimmond and Mrs Dobson were the winners of the competitions. Thos present included Mrs Drummond, Mrs Hansen, Mrs Dobson, Miss Tetley, Mrs John Beedie, Sister Julius (Otaki), and many others. Members of the Hospital Board were also present: Messrs D. Drummond, G. J Buchanan, A. H. Hansen, and J Miller.

Mr and Mrs Lusk, of “Milton Grange,” Napier, held au enjoyable reception at then home after the wedding of their daughtei Molly Elizabeth Lusk and Wilfrid Selwyn Weir Averill. Among the guests were: Archbishop and Mrs Averill (Auckland), Dr and Mrs Singer (Gisborne), Mr and Mrs H. de Latour (Gisborne), Rev. and Mrs Averill, Mr and Mrs F. H. Lowry (“Okawa”), Mr and Mrs Shrimpton, Mr and Mrs Price, Dr and Mrs Leahy, Mr and Mrs W. Wood, Mr and Mrs D. Kettle, Mr and Mrs H. B. Williams (Gisborne), Mr and Mrs C. Duff, Dr and Mrs Edgar, Mr and Miss P. Wall (Hatumu), Mr and Mrs D. Hill, Mr and Mrs N. Branson, Mr and Mrs T. Gill, Dr and Mrs Bernad, Captain and Mrs Ford, Mr and Mrs H. Beamish (Hastings), Mr and Mra Scannell Dr and Mrs Gilray, Mr and Mrs Humphries, Mrs Sproule, Mrs Carlile, Mr and Mrs P. Wright, Mr and Mrs B. Dinwiddie, Mr and Mrs R. Averill, Mr and Mrs Pollock, Mr and Mrs F Logan, Mr and Mrs J. Hindmarsh, Mr and Mrs Duncan, Mr and Mrs C. M'Lean, Mrs H. Coleman, Mr and Mra Strachan. Mrs Gould, Mrs Barker (Wairoa), Dr and Mrs Bowie (Gisborne), Dr and Mrs Scoullar, Dean and Mrs Mayne, Mr and Mrs F. N. Fussell. Mr and Mrs White, Mr and Mrs Maitland, Mr and Mrs J. Beamish (nast ings), Mr and Mrs Turnbull, Mr and Mrs H. S. Hindmarsh, Mr and Mrs H. Bradley, Mr and Mrs V. Cox, Mr and Mrs S. Twigg, Mr and Mrs Ensor, Mr and Mis A. Avery, Mrs Morgan, Mrs Ruddock, Mr and Mrs Ivan Logan, Mr and Mrs Morling, Mr and Mrs M'Kay, Mr and Mrs N. Smith, Mr and Mra M'Neill, Mr and Mrs C. Corn ford, Mrs Hetley Mrs Caro, Mrs Borlace, Miss Strachan, Miss Rees (Gisborne), Miss Shrimpton, Miss M Stead, Miss A. Anderson, Misses O. and R. Smith, Miss Maxine Edgar, Miss Russell, Miss M. Russell, Miss Monckton, Mies M. Cato, Miss D. Nelson, Miss G. Nelson, Mias Campbell, Miss L. Williams, Miss Nairn (Hastings), Miss M'Niven, Miss R. Ca*o, Miss L. Caro, Miss C. Humphries Miss E. Loudoun, Miss J. Barker, and Miss N. Cotton. The engagement is announced of Gwynth Alexandra, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Canning, of Napier, to Morris Piddocke, youngest son of Mr and M’rs Averill, of Olrig, Hawke’s Bay. Mrs F. Rathbone, of Auckland, spent a holiday in Hawke’s Bay. Miss M. Goldingham, of Palmerston North, spent a holiday in Napier. Mrs A. M'Donald, of Gisborne, paid a visit to Napier. , , Mr and Mrs Tanner, of Christchurch, are visiting the Hawke’s Bay district. Mr and Mrs Ralph Shand left for their home in Southland, after being the guests of Mr and Mrs T. Cunningham, of HastMiss Nancy Wilson, of Ormondville, was home for the vacation from the Dunedin Training College. Miss M'Wilham, of Whetukura, spent a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs Margolionth, of Gisborne, is visiting relations in Hastings. Mr and Mrs Foster, of Napier, have returned fiom a tour of the North Island. Mrs and Miss Hepworth, of Wellington, are visiting Napier. Mrs Whelch, of Hatuma, was in Napier during the week. Mrs Ensor, of Hawke's Bfcy, i e visiting Mrs Holdsworth, of Gisborne.

Mrs Mann, of Gisborne, has returned from S visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs A. 0. Kueeell. of Wanganui, are visiting Napier. Miss Bach, of Auckland, mptored through to Hawke’s Bay. The engagement is announced of Elsie May, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs James Duncan, of Bay View, to Raymond Charles, youngest son of Mr and Mrs William Gladstone, of “Pakowhai,” Wairoa. Mrs Stone, of Nelaon, is visiting Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs Matthews, cf Wanganui, arc visiting Hawke's Bay. Misses B. llaid and B. Milne, of Dunedin, are the guests of Mrs P. lleid, of Hastings. Miss G. Gray, of Hastings, ia leaving to make her home in Wellington. Mrs Reeves, of New Plymouth, spent a short stay in Napier. FEILDING, September 10. Mrs Shakes is visiting Christchurch. Mrs Harle, of Wellington, is the guest Of Mrs E. Brewer. Mrs Duthie has returned from a visit to Wanganui. Mrs Robert M‘Beth has been visiting her daughter, Mrs Becdie, of Dannevirlce. Miss Molly Shannon has been the guest of Mrs Fowler. Mrs John Graham and family have returned from Pllmmqrton. Mrs Jonens, of Auckland, is the guest of her sister. Mrs L. Piranl. Mrs Phillips entertained a number of young people at her home during the week. It was in honour of her daughter Amy, and her son Douglas, who are home from school. Mrs Paul Miles also entertained some young people at her home to bridge. It was In honour of Molly and Phil Miles, who are home for the holidays. Mrs Frank Elliott, North road, was hostess •t a most enjoyable dance held at her home Muring the week. The rooms were artistically decorated with white plum blossom •nd mauve wisteria. The music was sup-

plied by five of Larkin's Orchestra. An exhibition of the Charleston was given by Mr Ivor Critchley, from Wellington, and formerly of Feilding. The guests included Mesdames Banks (2), Ross, Brown, Stalker, M’Lean, and Nifholls, Misses Nancy and Lorna Elliott, Banks, Ross* K. and M. Johnston, Parsons, Goodbehere, Giesen, Webster, Pratt. Hare, Theo. and Meg Knyvett, Price, C. and 1. Clapham, Shannon, and many others. AUCKLAND, September 9. The combined banks held their annual ball on Wednesday evening of last week in the Scots Hall, Symonds street, when there were over 500 guests. The hall was beautifully decorated with festoons of coloured streamers, and clusters of balloons in gold and blue and rose were used at intervale. The stage was arranged as a lounge, and bowia of spring flowers were to be seen everywhere. The supper room was gay with festoons of pink and blue convolvulus, and spring flowers were on all the tables. Among those present were Mrs Whitelaw, wearing a frock of grey embroidered marocain; Mrs Brinkman, rose pink souple satin; Mrs Eastbrown. oherry coloured georgette finished with diamante; Mrs J. M. Carpenter, rose and old gold shot lace, with large terra cotta velvet bow at one side; Mrs F. R. Mason, ruby vslve.t; and Mrs Bennett, iridescent blue sequmed frock. A charming/ debutanto was Mis* Whitelaw in a frock /of white crepe-de-chine ami crystal embroidery. Mrs A. L. Foster has returned from a trip to her relatives in Sydney. She was accompanied by Miss N. Hay. Miss Olga Paykel, of St. Stephen’s avenue, Parnell, has left for New York, to attend the wedding of her brother, Mr J. Paykel. The Victoria League were favoured with beautiful weather on the occasion of Daffodil Day, when the annual appeal for fund* wag made. Over £3OO was made, and the money will be distributed among the Plunket Society, the various Free Kindergarten#, the

girls' branch of the Young Citizens’ League, and the Boy Scouts’ Association. Mies Mollis Hunt has returned to Auckland from a visit to her sister, Mia Sutherland, of Kelbum, Wellington. Mrs W. B. V. Skeet, of Masterton, and her young eon, Frederick, are the guests of Mrs Trevor Thomson, Takutai street, Parnell. * Mrs Ewen Alison, St. Stephen’s avenue, Parnell, gave an enjoyable dance for young people at the Lyceum Club on Thursday evening on behalf of her daughters, Eliice and Audrey. Mis 3 Beal, of Stratford, is visiting Auckland. Mrs Jasper Parrott has arrived In Auckland to join her husband, Paymaster-lieutenant Farrott, of H.M.S. Duneftin. She wqs accompanied by her sister, Mrs W. P. Sommerville. The J. C. Williamson Opera Company are having record houses at His Majesty’s Theatre, and it has been impossible to obtain tickets of any description during the past week. “yulanthe” is at present being staged, after which the season closes with the performance of “Princess Ida." Mr and Mrs Roy Sellars, of Christchurch, are at the Star Hotel.