THE LADIES' PAGE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3802, 25 January 1927, Page 63

THE LADIES' PAGE.

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TABLE TALK. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Stock” enter-V'-meu Mrs Sargood at a bridge party at the Otago Women’s Club. Mrs and Miss Stock received the guests in the bridge room. During the afternoon delicious tea and dainties were much enjoyed. Some present were: Mesdames Cneeseman, Finch, M'Master Edmond Oldham, Falla, O’Neill B Haggm Misses Reynolds, Cook, etc. ’ On Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Oldham gave a flag bridge party at their residence, London street, for Mr and Mrs Sargoo(I ’ when a most enjoyable time was spent. The host and hostess received their guests in the drawing room, which .was most beautifully decorated with flowers of different shades of fuchsia and pink. Mrs Oldham was gowned in a rich black jetted robe. Supper was partaken of in the dining room, where the floral decorations were again most artistic. Prizes were won by Mrs Fenwick, Mrs Falla, and Mr Edmond. There were present: Mr and Mrs Edmond, Mr and Mrs Fenwick, Mr and Mrs J. Sinclair, Mr and Mrs W. O. M’Kellar, Mesdames L. Wilson, S. Neill, M'Master, Weigal (Sydney), Finch, O Neill, Falla, Misses G. Williams, Sise, E. Roberts, Stock, Denniston, Drs Batchelor, Ross, Russell Ritchie, and Mr Sleigh. On Wednesday afternoon Miss Sise gave an afternoon tea party for her sister, Mrs W’eigal, who is at present her guest. Tea was partaken of in the dining room, where everyone enjoyed the beautiful cakes, etc. Miss Sise received her guests in the hall. There were present: Mesdames Maitland, B. C. Haggitt, Oldham, M'Kellar, Shand, A. Bell, Laidlaw, A. Fenwick, H. S. Fenwick, A. Holmes, Bryan Haggitt, Hutchison, W. 0. M'Kellar, Misses Shand (2), Williams (2), Denniston, F. Cargill, B. M'Lean, K. M'Lean, Coszens, Tolmie, R. Ulrich, etc.

On Thursday evening Miss Gilkison invited a few friends to bridge at her residence, North-East Valley, the guest of honour being Mrs Sargood.

Amidst sunshine on Friday afternoon “ Marinoto ” was seen at its best, when Mr and Mrs Percy Sargood gave a large “At home ’’ to say farewell to their many friends before leavin • for England. The house, as usual, was most beautifully arranged, the dining room, where tea was partaken of, looking like a mass of gold with its artistic bowls and vases of marigolds. Mr and Mrs Sargood received their guests in the hall, the hostess being beautifully gowned in a rich black silk robe, with tiny frills of lace below the low waist line, and inlets of floral ninon; large pietdre hat. The hall, with its charming background of statues and pictures, was arranged with masses of hydrangea, whilst the drawing room was a perfect bower of lovely shades of sweet peas and roses. In the garden a string band played delightfully, whilst the guests roamed about the lawns and enjoyed the scenery, flowers, and ices which were done full justice to in the heat of the afternoon. Some present were : Sir William and Lady Sim, Lady Williams, Lady Fenwick, Mr and Mrs Edmond, Mr and Mrs Cotterill, Mr and Mrs Stock, Mr and Mrs R. M. Sinclair, Mr and Mrs J. S. Sinclair, Mr and Mrs O. M'Kellar, Mr and Mrs Guy Sinclair, Mr and Mrs Cheeseman, Dr and Mrs. Barnett, Mr and Mrs Oldham, Dr and Mrs M'Kellar, Mr G. L. Denniston, Mr and Mrs W. A. Moore, Dr and Mrs O’Neill, Mr Sleigh, Mr Wright, Mr Vallange, Mesdames B. C. Haggitt, Macassey, Shand, Brent, Nisbet, Crouch, Hazlett, M'Master, J. Roberts, Oldham, L. Wilson, M'Kellar, Fenwick, J. Sinclair, J. Sim, Reading, Batchelor, Haggitt, O’Beirn, Weigal, Misses Ensor, Sise, Neill, R. Ulrich, H. O'Neill, Fenwick, I. Rattray, LeCren, Joachim, Cook, Barnett, Brent, * E. Roberts, Shand (2), Cheeseman, J. Cargill, Law (2), Cutten, M'Lean, Tolmie, J. Haggitt, Gilkisoh, Denniston, C. Williams, Vallange, Reynolds, Farquhar, Roberts, Stock, etc. Miss Doris Ramsay, who has been visiting relations in the North Island, returned to Dunedin on Saturday. Miss Georgie -Webster, who has been on a visit to Napier and Wellington, has returned to Dunedin. Mrs Cheeseman returned to Dunedin after a visit to Waitati. Mrs Riley, who was in Dunedin for a few days, has. returned to Waitati. Miss Webster, after spending several weeks in Canterbury, has returned to Dunedin. Mrs White has returned from Lake Tc Anau. INVERCARGILL, January 22. Miss Batcheler (England) is the guest of Mrs Bush, Duke street. Mrs G. St. V. Keddell returned from Stewart Island on Thursday morning. She was accompanied by Miss E. Smith, of Wellington. The Misses Shelah Wilson, Dorothy Camm, and Sybil Kensington left on Monday to take up nursing in the Dunedin Hospital. Mrs R. J. Gilmour was hostess at a bridge evening on Thursday, given for Miss Keddie, who leaves Invercargill shortly. Mrs W. Ewart left for Dunedin on Wednesday. Lady Marjorie Dalrymple, who was in Invercargill during tho week, was the guest of Mrs J. L. M'G. Watson. On Friday Mrs Bush entertained a number of friends at her residence, Duke street, at an afternoon given in honour of her guest, Miss Batcheler. Those present were : Mesdames C. J. Brodrick, Hall-Jones, Sangford Cox, Charles Gilbertson, Tucker, R. J. Gilmour, Hugh Macdonald, O’Beirne, G. St. V. Keddell, Newth, Abbey-Jones, Ivo Carr, Cruickshank; Misses M'Caw, Tucker, Dundas. Miss Olive Morrah returned from Sydney on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Squires, of Nelson, accompanied by Miss Ellen Oliver, of Invercargill, left for Nelson yesterday. Miss Atkinson, of Adelaide, who is the niece of Mrs George Chewings, Invercargill, left for her home in South Australia on Tuesday.

OAMARU, January 22. Lady Menzies, England, is the guest of Mrs I. Reid, Burnside. During the past week officers of the Girl Guide movement from all parts of the South Island have been in > camp at the Waitaki Girls’ High School, under the control of Lady Marjorie Dalrymple, Dominion’s commissioner, with Miss J. B. "Wilson, district commissoner, acting as hostess.

Miss Tomlinson is visiting friends in Waimate. Mrs Raymond is visiting Mrs Preston. Miss Humphries has gone to Wellington. The Misses Hewets, Ure street, have returned from Stewart Island. Mr and Mrs Hjorring with their son, Mr L Hjorring, have returned from a trip to the Blue Mountains, Sydney. Colonel and Mrs Nicols, “Kuriheka,” were in town during the week. Mrs (Colonel) Porter, Wellington, and Miss Shephard are the guests of their sister, Mrs Russel], the “Vicarage.” Mr and Mrs W. Sumpter have returned from their camp at Maheno. TIMARU, January 21. Mrs G. H. Ussher, Sefton street, and Miss Gibbs, Auckland, will leave for Mount Cook to-morrow. Miss Josephine O'Neill, who was at Fairlie with Mrs J. R. Loughnan, spent last night with Mrs C. A. Paterson, and left to-day for Christchurch. The engagment is announced of Thomas Henry, elder son of Mr and Mrs T. H. Pilbrow, Downlands, Palmerston South, to Florence Barbara, only daughter of Captain and Mrs W. A. Morgan, Evandale, Mount Somers. Miss Marjorie Gibson, Elizabeth street, will leave for England in March. Mrs F. A. Scannell with her son and daughters, and Miss Scannell will leave Temuka for Sydney next month, en route for England. Mrs Ronald Fisher, Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Kerr, Craigielee, Kingsdown. Mrs J. A. J. Bridgewater and her two daughters, Preston street, are staying at Bowndale House, Hunter. Archdeacon and Mrs Haggitt and family, Christchurch, will return from Dunedin tomorrow to spend the week end at Cadogan before going home. Miss Fay Roberts, Waipara. is the guest of Mrs C. E. Kerr, Cave; Miss Helen Paterson, who was also there, returned to Timaru on Wednesday. Mrs Broadway and family, Christchurch, and Mrs Redmond Neill and her children, Barossa, are at the Bungalow. Miss Copeland, who was in Miss Alice Thomson’s house at Highfield, returned to Dunedin on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs W. H Walton, Park .lane, have returned from a holiday at Peel Forest. Mr Justice Shutt, Melbourne, who was the guest of Major and Mrs W. N. Bond, Claremont, has left for England. Mrs N. K Cox, Wai-iti road, is spending a fortnight at the Hermitage. Mr, Mrs, and Miss M'Beth, Mrs Harrison, Christchurch, and Mrs and Mis s Paterson, Geraldine, are at Cadogan. Mrs Carlton, Hastings, is the guest of Mrs Cecil Wood. Beverley road. Mr and Mrs A. H. Muir, Sarah street, have returned from a month’s holiday in Waipukurau with Canon and Mrs Rice. Mr and Mrs R. Aitken, Wai-iti road, have sold their home to Mr and Mrs Bowler, of Gore, and will leave shortly to take up their residence in that town. Mr and Mrs Wolsey Kain, Geraldine, are visiting their station in the south. Mr and Mrs Walter Raymond and family, Park lane., have returned from Moeraki. Mr and Mrs R. C. Patton, Mount Somers, have returned from an extended visit to England. Miss Hay, Edinburgh, who was with Miss Hart, Waverley, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs Paul Brodrick p.nd her two daughters arrived from Martinborough on Thursday, and are the guests of Mr and Miss Knufoley, Sarah street. Mrs Huyshe-Elliott. England, is visiting Mrs Bernard Tripp, Orielton. Archdeacon and Mrs J. A. Julius, St. Mary’s Vicarage, and Miss Laura Bowen, Christchurch, are camping at Milford. Mr and Mrs Frank Graham, who spent the holidays in Timaru, motored back to Christchurch to-day.

ASHBURTON, January 21. Mrs F. Courage, of Amberley, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Peache, Mount Somers. Mrs L. M'Laughian and her Waimate, are the guests of Mr and Mrs W. R. Herron, Mount Somers. Mrs T. Murray, of Timaru, is visiting her daughter, Mrs J. R. Lochard, Mount Somers. Mr G. Green, who has been visiting Mount Somers, has returned to Reefton. The Rev. V. Fisher is visiting his brother, Dr G. Fisher, Burnett street. Mr G. Clowes, of Christchurch, is visiting Mr and Mrs Pilbrow, Walnut avenue. Mrs W. Edgar, of Mount Somers, is spending a holiday in Timaru. Mr V. Russell, who has been away on holiday, has returned to Ashburton. The Misses M. and L. Dent and Mrs Wade, who spent the Christmas and New Year holidays on a motoring trip to tho Franz Josef Glacier, have returned. Miss Peggy Norton, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mr Arthur Nicoll. Mr Norton, of Christchurch, was the guest of Mr and Mrs H. F. Nicoll for the Ashburton races. Mrs Buchanan and Miss M. Buchanan have returned from a trip to Fairlie. Mrs G. Fisher has gone to Dunedin for a holiday. The Ashburton Racing Club was favoured with beautiful weather for their meeting on Saturday last. The Bth South Canterbury Mounted R’fle Band enlivened the afternoon with selections. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs Godfrey Harper, Mrs Wood (Hackthorne), Mr H. J. C. Harper (GrassyHills), Mr and Mrs E. F. Nicoll, Mr and Mrs Arthur Nicoll. Mr and Mrs Gerald Nicoll, Mr H. F. Nicoll, Mr Norton (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs J. C. Norton, Miss Peggy Norton (Christchurch), Mrs L. C. Latier (Rotherham), Miss Davis, Mr and Mrs Frank Claridge (Christchurch), Mrs and Miss Keith, Mrs Morrison (Martinborough), Mr and Mrs C. Rawnsley, Mr and Mrs J. T. Thomas, Mr and Mrs Pinfold, Mrs W. Nosworthy, Mrs 'H. C. Orbell, Mr' and Mrs Ernest- Roberts, Mr and Mrs J. H. Grigg, Mr and Mrd Montgomery (Christchurch), Mr and Mrs Arthur Grigg, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Grigg, Mr and Miss Laing, Misses Potter, Coward, Morgan, Pilbrow (2), Claridge (2), Newton (2), Upton, Mrs/H. Seldon. Mrs R. Kennedy, Mr and Mrs G. B. Newton, and Miss Newton. Dr G. .Fisher, Dr and Mrs J. Connor, Mrs F. Brodie, Colonel and Mrs Findlay, and the Misses Findlay. Mrs Pigou has gone for a holiday in Southland.

Miss Betty Seymour, of Gisborne, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs E. F. Nicoll, at the river camp. Miss Kathleen Bushell has returned to ‘Wellington. Mr and Mrs A. Bushell have returned from V motor trip to tho Southern Lakes. Mrs C. Jennings and Miss M. Jennings leave to-night for a holiday in Wellington. Mrs Lawson is staying in Timaru. Mr and Mrs Bailey, of Bangiora, are the •sguests of Mr and Mrs C. Boyce, Burnett street. Mr H. J. C. Harper, of Waitaki, is the guest of Mr and Mrs C. G. C. Harper, Hackthorne. CHRISTCHURCH, January 21. A ss Cowlishaw and Mrs J. Turnbull left on Tuesday for a trip to the West Coast. Miss Mary Macdonald, Bealey avenue, left on Monday to stay with Mrs E. C. Studholme, Waimate. Dr and Mrs Charles Chilton have returned from a visit to Arthur’s Pass. Mr and Mrs C. G. Dalgety are staying in Wellington for the races. Mrs Maitland Rich is visiting her son, Mr Geoffrey Rich, Cave, South Canterbury. Mrs Cargill has returned from a short visit to Arthur’s Pass. Dr and Mrs Arthur Thomson and family have returned from a trip to Picton Sounds. Miss Marion Macfarlane, Auckland, arrived in Christchurch on Thursday, and is staying with Miss Cotterill. Air and Mrs George Murray Aynsley, Fendalton, are staying in "Wellington for the races. Mrs Vernon has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mr Walter Clifford and Miss Aroha Clifford, Fendalton, left on Wednesday for a short visit to Wellington. Miss Rita Cracroft Wilson has gone to Wellington for tho races. Great regret will be felt at the loss to New Zealand by the death of Lady King, who for many years Has taken great interest in the health of women and children, and has greatly assisted her husband in his work. • Lady King has not enjoyed good health, and lately had a stroke, so that ths sad news is not altogether a surprise. She will be greatly missed. BLENHEIM, January 19. . ■ Large and enthusiastic audiences greeted the company the last few evenings for the .season of Mr Stanley M'Kay’s Sunshine Players. Among those I noticed. present were: Mr and Mrs P. M’Lean, Mr and Mrs Lightfoot, Mr and Mrs-M’Kay, Dr and Mrs Julian, Mr and Mrs F. Reid, Mr and Mrs A. Van Asche. Mr and Mrs Wood, Mrs ■Frost (Australia). Mrs B. Clouston, ,Mr arid Mrs Salmond, Misses Neville, Lewis, Mills, Reader, Noble-Adams, etc. '

On Saturday afternoon the Marlborough lawn tennis and croquet grounds were well patronised, and afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs P. M’Lean and Mrs King. Some of those there were: Mrs Lightfoot, Mrs Frost, Mrs Renner, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Reid, Mrs Ward, Misses Chapman, Bennett (Masterton), Williams, Latter, Messrs Brammall, Barnard, Thomas, Mitchell, F. Reid, Robertson, King, Baggs, Wiffen, Ward, Dr Bennett, etc. Mr W. J. Girling, M.P., and Mrs Girling have returned’ from spending the Christmas holidays at Sunshine Bay, and have now gone to Auckland where they will attend the wedding of a near relative. Mrs Torbitt, of Auckland, who has been visiting Mrs E. H. Best in Francis street, has returned. , Mrs G. Seymour has left for Nelson to be present at the camp of the Blenheim Girl Guides. Miss Itta Macalister, of Wellington, is visiting her cousin, Mrs E. Rose, at “Kai Iwi.” Mr and Mrs Salmond, of Wellington, and family' are visiting their summer residence down the Sounds. Mr and Mrs P. Monro, who- have been spending a few weeks down the Sounds, have returned home. Mrs A. Lester, who accompanied Mrs W. Adams, of “Langley Dale," on a visit to England and Scotland, returned on Tuesday. Mrs Adams remained with relatives in Auckland until a later date. WELLINGTON, January 21. A very delightful day was spent at Trentham on the occasion of the first day of the summer race meeting, and though lhe attendance was not particularly large, tho frocking was charming. The lawns and gardens were in full beauty, green in the ons case, and massed with summer blooms in the other, and the moving panorama of artistic frocks made a very fine picture. Black, or black and white held its own, though interspersed with many floral voiles and chiffons, vivid taffetas frocks, and checked and stripped shantungs, and other silks. The high-crowned Directoire hat in black satin or hatter’s plush was, perhaps, chief favourite, adorned with “brush” feathers, or jewelled ornaments, followed by a ' wide-brimmed hat, down-turned over the eyes' and up-turned at the back, with wide, velvet bows Parasols were gay .and handsome, with elaborate handles and a number of charming bags completed costumes satisfactorily. Skirts were decidedly longer, and knees were not such a prominent feature of the day as on the last occasion, while the stockings and shoes get more and more elaborate and expensive looking. Miss Harcourt presented the Cup to the lucky winner, and was gowned in wine-coloured silk rep, with a wide hat of the same shade; Lady Clifford wore black with a -wide black hat •adorned with ivory lace; Miss Clifford

was in floral voile with a hat to match; Lady Campbell, beige lace and wide hat; three visitors from Apstralia for the medical conference were present: Mrs Argyll, black lace and chiffon; her daughter Mjs Hill, in ivory lace and floral hat; and Mrs Devine, pink patterned chiffon, with a floral hat; Mrs Mansfield (Christchurch), was in black satin and feathered hat; Mrs T. M. Wilford, black, with grey coat, black hat'and grey feathers; Mrs H. D. Crawford, black chiffon and velvet, with high hat; Mrs Lowry (Hawke’s Bay), black floral chiffon, and wide black hat with petunia flowers; Mrs Alpers, green costume and hat; Mrs Alex. Gray, black and white costume and feathered hat; Mrs Garland, smart frock of black, with royal blue jumper effect; Mrs M. Laing (London), black costume and hat; Mrs Dyer, hois de rose tailored costume, and hat to match; Mrs E. J. Riddiford, black and white costume and hat; Mesdames Clay Tringham, L. P. Blundell, J. Findlay, Macarthy Reid, J. S. Elliot, Rutter, M. Litchfield D. Riddiford, I. M’Rae, Bidwill Hume (2), J. Parker, Lawson, Gage-Williams D. Collins, H. Kirkcaldie, Pow, H. D Bennett, Henry, M’Villy, C. Wilson, Kettle (Hawke’s Bay), C. Richardson, Brandon, Wroughton (Auckland), Barber, Malfroy, J. Myers, W. Perry, Robertson Handyside. Misses Lawson, Frazer, Miles, Alys Duncan. F. Parker, Hall-Jones, F. Christie, Gilmer (2), Morice, Dyer, M. Richardson, Malfroy, Williams (2), Coull, Hislop, Herman (Sydney). Denniston, Johnston, and many others. The wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Khandallah, recently of Dr Zealand Marshall and Dr Robert Aitken. The Rev. Mr Watson performed the ceremony. . The bride's becoming frock was of cream georgette and lace, with a crinoline hat to match, her bouquet being of pink roses. Miss E. Marshall was bridesmaid, wearing a frock of hyacinth blue, and a hat to match, her bouquet being of mauve sweet peas. Mr H. Dewar was best man. A reception was held Later. Mrs Marshall wearing a frock of pavlova crepe de chine and a black hat. The bride and bridegroom left later for a tour, the former wearing a frock of bois de rose, and a hat to match. Two successful parties have been held this week for the Red Cross pageant queen (Berengaria), Miss M’Cubbin. One was held at tho Red Cross rooms, when children held sway, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Prizes were given to Phyllis Palmsr (blue powder puff), and Arnild Moynihan (Chinese), who received the awards for the prettiest costumes; Joyce Tavlor (Hawaiian) and Claude Jupp (Ashes of Roses) being the winners of the originals; while the special prize was given to Joyce Black, who was a tiny rosebud. The Hon. Dr Collins presented the prizes, and among the helpers were: Mr and Mrs M. Robinson, Mr Goldsmith, Mesdames Clark and Robinson. The second party was a cabaret evening held at the Adelphi Cabaret, when there was a very good attendance, and a most enjoyable evening passed.

The portrait of Miss M. M’Lean, M.A., till recently principal of Wellington Girls’ College, was recently shown at an afternoon party by Miss Agnes M’Lean, who invjted a number, of former girls, parents, and friends to a “private view.” The picture is by Mr. A. Nicol, of Christchurch, and received much admiration. It shows Miss M’Lean seated and holding a book, wearing her academical robes over a vivid blue satin gown. The background is grey, with the college arms in one corner. While much approval was given some felt that the brightness and animation which were so characteristic of the sitter were not expressed, but many will look with interest for the exhibition of the portrait in the gallery, where : more justice can be done to a very fine piece of work. Miss Agnes M’Lean received the guests wearing a frock of fuschia taffetas, trimmed with radium lace. The house was charmingly decorated with flowers, the diliing-room, where the tea was in charge of Misses MacGregor, being daintily arranged with roses and sweet peas. Among those present were: The Hon. R. A. Wright and Mrs Wright, Mr W. F. Ward (chairman of the Board of College Governors) and Mrs Ward, Mr G. L. Stewart (secretary of the Board of Education), and Mrs Stewart, Mr and Mrs Marsden, Mesdames Morice, Firth, Clarke, M’Kay, Miles, Fra er, Dr Platts-Mills, Dr Agnus Bennett, Misses Skerrett,_ Scanlan, Tcherimissinoff, Van Staveren, Todd, Miller, and many others Dr and Mrs Paterson, Pahiatua, are visiting Wellington, and staying at Oriental Bay. Dr and Mrs Reid, Sydney, havs left for the north after a tour in the South Island, when they visited the Franz Josef Glacier and the West Coast, as well as the chief southern towns. Miss Lulu Morice is ths guest of her aunt, Mrs W. S. Bean, Addington, Christchurch. Miss Marjorie Dempster has left for a visit to Christchurch and Dunedin. Miss Barth, F.T.C.L., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs Lisle, Wadestown, has left again for Dunedin. Mrs M’Kay has returned after a visit to Mrs A. C. Millar, Invercargill. Mr and Mra F. Samuel have returned from a visit to Nelson. Mrs L. P. Blundell has returned from a tour in the South Island. Mrs R. A. Wright has returned from a visit to the north. Mrs Matthew Holmes has left for a tour in the South Island with her two daughters. Among those who returned to New Zealand by the Maunganui were Dr and Mrs H. Gilmer and their daughters, Mrs Godley and her daughter, Mr and Mrs H. Lowry, Mrs K. Austin, and Miss Morrah. Mr and Mrs Dunphy have returned to Wellington by the Tahiti, after an absence from New Zealand of about 20 years. Mrs A. W. Mouat and her son have returned 'from a tour in Auckland and the north. Sir George and Lady Clifford, and Mr and Mrs Murray Aynesley are among the Christchurch visitors to Wellington fpr the races. Lady Stout has left for a visit to Waimata (South), and will later visit Dunedin. Mr and Mrs R. Tait have left for a visit to Picton and the Sounds. Mrs and Miss Mitchell, Fordell, are in Wellington, en route for the .south. Mr and Mrs H. M. Field, Nelson, are visiting "Wellington Mrs Maundrell Hobbs, Hutt, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mrs J. Kerr and Miss Kerr have returned from a visit to Christchurch and Timaru. Mrs D. J. Hawkes has returned from a visit to Mrs M. Wood. Blenheim. CARTERTON. January 20. The Haunul Croquet Club (Featherston) entertained visiting members from several Wellington croquet clubs to luncheon and afternoon tea on Thursday, the various clubs being represented by Kelburn, ' Ngaroma, Hataitai, Wellington, Lower Hutt, and Waimarie. A very, enjoyable x day was spent, and several good matches were played. Mesdames Johnston and Lowry lost to Mesdames Adamson and Carlyon (26-15) : Mesdames M’Dbwell and Bock beat Mrs Wakely and Miss E.. Card (26-21) ; Mesdames Ayson and Brightling beat Mesdames Chalmers and Simpson (26-23) ; Mesdames M’Kenzie and

Scott beat Mesdames Ritchie and Reid (26-18). Mesdames Carlyon and Gowing won the French Doubles competition. Mrs Austin thanked the members of the Haunui Club for their Hospitality on behalf of the visitors, and Mrs M’Dowell donated two trophies for the winners of the Combined Handicap Doubles. The wedding took place last week in Masterton of Miss Eunice Matson, only daughter of Mr and Mrs E. J, Matson, of Carterton, to Mr Paul F. Downes, son of Mr and Mrs W. A. Downes, of “ Oakleigh,” East Taratahi. Mr and Mrs P. F. Downes left later on a trip to the north, and will take up their future residence in Masterton. The marriage took place recently at Petone of Miss Mary M’Phee, youngest daughter of Mrs H. M’Phee, of Belvedere, Carterton, to Mr Hector Nankivill, son of Mrs J. Nankivill, of Petone. The ceremony was performed by the Rev, Mr Lahore. At St. Mark’s Church, Carterton, on Wednesday last Miss Alma Dew, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Dew, of Carrington, was married to Mr Andrew J. Chapman, eldest son of Mrs S. Swan and the late Mr J. Chapman, of Ciareville. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of cream,, crepe de chine, with a beautiful veil held in place with a coronet of pearls and orange blossoms. The bridal bouquet was of white dahlias, lilies and maidenhair fern. Miss Alice Dew, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and was attired in a frock of pale blue crepe de chine, with old gold headdress, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and dahlias and maidenhair fern. Mr Roy Chapman was best man. After the ceremony a large reception was held. The marriage took place at the Presbyterian Church, Featherston on Monday last of Miss Louisa Kate, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. P. Clark, of Featherston, and Mr William James M’Gill, only son of .Mr and Mrs James M’Gill, of Waikouaiti. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty frock of powder blue georgette trimmed with biscuit coloured lace, and hat to match. ’ Miss' Barbara Clark , was bridesmaid, and Mr A. Clark was best man. ■ Mrs A. Clark officiated at the organ. The weddipg took place at Masterton of Miss Doris Natalie, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Higgison, of Greytown, to Mr George Albert Lyster, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Lyster, also of Greytown. Mr C. Lyster, brother of the bridegroom was best mhn. A reception was held at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs J. Gunn, Hastwell street. A quiet wedding took place at Masterton last week when William Leonard, second youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. Higgison, of Greytown, was married to Mary Alice Margaret, only daughter of Mrs E. Yarroll and the late Francis Liddy, of Morison’s Bush. A reception was held later at the residence of the bridegroom’s sister, Mrs J. Gunn, Hastwell street, j The death occurred: at the Pahiatua Hospital on Tuesday of Mrs'E. Stack, wife of

Mr E. Stack, of Hukanui. The deceased lady, who had been ill for some time, was an old settler in the district. On Wednesday evening the friends of Miss Molly Stempa entertained her at a “ kitchen ” tea in honour of her approaching marriage, when she was the recipient of many useful gifts. .A'very pretty wedding of much local interest was solemnised at the Methodist Church in Masterton recently when Edna Stella, eldest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs William Beckett, was married to Mr Raymond G. Berryman, of Melbourne, Victoria. The Rev. W. Beckett, assisted by the Rev. Mr Cocker, performed the ceremony. Miss A. Jones presided at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated. The bride was exquisitely gowned in shell pink marionette, with a handsome flounce of silver lace over satin. A long court train of double marionette was caught at the shoulders with a small posy. A shell pink embroidered veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms. Misses Hazel Beckett and Vera Penrose, of Auckland, both wore prettyfrocks. Mr Theodore Beckett was best man, and Mr Stanley Sayers was groomsman. The engagement is announced of Miss Claribel Mabel Humphries, fourth daughter of Mrs E. M. Humphries and the late .Mr F. Humphries, of Taratahi. Carterton, to Arnold Thomas Wallis, of Kilbirnie, second son of Mr and Mrs R. N. Wallis, Kent street. Carterton. Mr and Mrs Thurkleston, accompanied byMiss Nancy Carlyon, left Featherston on Wednesday for their home in Wanganui. Miss N. Peters, of Picton, is spending the holidays in Carterton with her people. Mrs Wallis, of Hawera. is spending the New Year holidays with her father, Mr B. R. Rayner, Middle Run, Carterton. Miss Fogden is revisiting Carterton, and is staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs R. H. Fogden, Rhodes street. The Rev. W. Raine and Mrs Raine are at Okautete, East Coast, for a short holiday. Mr and Mrs A. Cave and son. Carterton, have left on a visit to Wanganui. Mr and Mrs Ernest King and family; of Karori, Wellington, are visiting Carterton, and are the guests of Mr King’s parents, Broadway. Misses B. Peters and Jean Moncrieff have gone to Wanganui. Miss A. M. Brown. Essex street, Masterton. has -gone to Mount Egmont. Miss Nina Boddington, Short street, Masterton, is in Auckland on holiday. Mrs W. S. Jago, Essex street. Masterton', is staying with Mrs George, Pahiatua, ' .. Mrs L. Kendall, Wellington, is the guest of Mrs A. B. Wallace. Coradine street, Masterton. ... Miss Ashwell, Short street. Masterton, has returned after spending some weeks’■ holiday in Wanganui. , ■ Miss Hilda Wesnejr, who has been on ,an extended visit to 'Masterton, leaves for Wellington on Saturday. •»

Miss Vida Hampton is staying at Island Bay,' Wellington, with her sister, Miss Ella Hampton. Mrs H. A. Cunningham’s parents, Mr and Mrs Beckingsale, Dunedin, have taken up their residence in Masterton. Miss Mavis Doull, Auckland, is the guest of Mrs Niel Nelson, Renall street, Masterton. Mr and Mrs Knight, and Mr and Mrs Jenness, of Dower Hutt, are visiting Carterton, and are the guests of ’ Mrs Crawley, Taylor street. The Misses W. and Isabel Yates, Napier, are at present in Carterton, and are staying with Mr and Mrs E. M’Kenzie, Farraday street. Mrs Gavin Arcus, of Wellington, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs J. R. Lawrence, South Carterton. Miss Dorothy Pointon, of is visiting Dalefield, and is the guest of her sister, Mrs L. A. Knowles. Mr and Mrs J. J. GraVestock, of Masterton, expect to'take up residence at Lower Hutt at an early date. Miss Gamble, of Wellington, is at present on holiday in Carterton, and is the guest of Mrs Colin Goodin, Kent street. Mrs G. Lockwood, of Dunedin, is visiting the Wairarapa, and is the guest of Mrs Hawken, Carterton. Mrs Kyle, who has been- spending a holiday at Clareville, has returned to Petone; Mrs J. Strang, of Glenside, Gladstone, and her daughter, Nurse Strang, of Carterton, who have been on a visit' to the Old Country, are expected home shortly; ■ Mrs L. Joyce is visiting her mother, Mrs Dryden, of Mauriceville. WANGANUI, January 19. Miss P. Galbraith, of Christchurch., is the, guest of Miss Ena Glasgow, Turakina. Misses Alma and Zeta Russell, of New Plymouth, are the guests of Mrs F. Jensen, Lynn Estate, Rapanui. Mrs James, of Masterton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs C. H. _E. Rhodes. Mrs Hammond and Miss Clarice Hammond,, who have been visiting- Sydney for some months returned to Wanganui this week. . : Miss Craig is visiting Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs R. B. Gibbons. s Mr and Mrs Gordon Cramond are; spending a month’s ' holiday at Kai-Iwi" beach. ’ Mr and Mrs T. W." -Blennerhassett, who; have, been visiting Auckland, returned this; week. . ■ Mr . and Mrs Walter Ste Wart and family; returned on Tuesday from. a.delightful motor; tour in Rotorua, Taupo, and Thermal district. Misses M. and E. Jai-vie arrived back in' Wanganui- last Thursday from a holiday spent at Te Kuiti and Auckland. Mr and' Mrs N. Bain have returned from a holiday spent at Taupo. ' Miss'Hobson, of Hawke’s-Bay, is-the guest of Miss W. Swan- ""■ Mrs ' M’Leod, of is the guest of Mrs Harden". ’, i, T ■ ’• . . .Mr and. Mrs Fred ..Wagstaff and family, motored to Wellington for a short holiday; They intend to camp by ithe; way .at .various’ places- They have’ oust'-returned from-a long tour from New Plymouth' to • Napier. :• .: ' ■Mfes ' .Dorothy Baile^"- : ef'; 'Hunterville; is visiting ' Wanganui. "

Miss Bain is the guest of Mrs Handley, Rapanui. Miss Patty Morrin, of Hastings, is the guest of Mrs William Perrstt. M'iss Eva Webb-Jones, well known in singing . circles, is visiting her parents at Gonville. Miss Webb-Jones has been studying at the Sydney Conservatorium. Wireless enthusiasts will no doubt remember listening in to her beautiful voice from Sydney Farmers and 2BL.

Last Monday a large crowd greeted the New South Wales tennis players at the Wanganui courts. Amongst those present were: Dr and Airs Earle, Mr and Mrs Pownall, Mr and Mrs N. Bain, Mr and Mrs A. Wheeler (Hunterville), Mr and Mrs Izard, Mesdames Zeisler, Nancarrow, Cutfield, Tingey, Barkman, Pearce, Goss, Murchie, Powdrell, . Wheeler ■ (Feilding), Hutchinson, Misses Collier, Lance, Moore, Baird, Mullins (2), Cowper (2), N. Murray, and Shaw. On Monday evening last a cabaret party was arranged for the New South Wales tennis players. A most enjoyable time was spent at the ‘’Luxor.” Amongst those present were: Mrs F. Searle, black georgette ; Mrs Hutchinson, black French crepe; Miss Ella Mason, blue taffettas; Miss Betty Baird, pink satin Miss M. Lance, black panne velvet; Miss Cowper, white crepe de chine; crystal beading; Miss Mantell (Wellington), black lace; Miss Hobson (Hawke's Bay), figured georgette; Miss E. Webb-Jones, black satin; Miss Searle (Martonh blue georgette; Miss D. Pyle, blue; Miss "w. Swan, cerise chenille georgette; ’Miss B. Pownall, pink; Miss E. Murray, shell'pink crepe de chine .and, gold lace; Miss N. Cowper,- apricot georgette; and Miss M'Naught, pink georgette. A quiet but pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, Gonville, on January 12, when Rev. D. Bi Malcolm married Alice (Madge), elder daughter of. Mr and Mrs W. -Fleming, “York House,” Gonville, to Ernest Alfred, elder son of Mr and Mrs Tomsitt, Springvale, Wanganui-. The bride, who was given away by her father; was becomingly attired in an ivory crepe de chine frock, with inset panels of chantilly lace. She also wore a tulle veil, beautifully embroidered and -caught with a. band'eau of orange blossoms and. pearls and carried a bouquet of white roses, carnations,-, and chrysanthemums; THe ■bride’s sister, Miss Lorna Fleming, was niaid of honour, while Misp Joyce Jensen ; was : bridesmaid. They wore- blue and helio; crepe die • chine, trimmed with ecru lace, respectively, with tulle : head-dresses; and- ! 'carried bouquets to tone. The bridegroom • was attended by Mr Arthur Rider, of Waverley, as best man, and Mr Leslie Seddon as groomsman. After the ceremony a reception was held in the “Rbyale Willows,” where . Mrs Fleming received I her guests wearing a smart ensemble suit of bois de rose and pretty navy hat, while Mrs Tomsitt,. the i bridegroom’s mother,; wore black mardcain, . gold lace scarf, and black hat,. Later in'the day-'Mr and Mrs-Tomsitt left for the south, : the bride travelling in a -prqtty .helioMope ; bordered crepe de chine . frock and a beige ' tailored coat and hat to tone. , ;.j ; ;

.’“Katja” enjoyed a very large, audience last'/ Tuesday evening. Among those .present ’ were: i Mr. and Mrs W. Peat, Mr and Mrs M’aurice; .Bartoh; Mrs A.;,H..‘Jloyes, Mrs Orton, Mrsi

Kitchen, Mr and Mrs Atkin, Mr and Mrs Pawson, Mr and Miss Cohen, Misses Bailey (3), Miss Bayley, Mrs H. Smith, Mt's and Miss Campbell, Messrs G. Weekes, F. J. Nancarrow, J. Pawson, jun., W. Bramwell, Mr and Mrs Vaughan Mr and Mrs Hatrick, Mt and Mrs P. O’Neil, and Mrs Walter Stewart, FEILDING, January 21. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hassall have returned from a trip to Taupo. Mrs and Miss Afahoney are visiting Wellington. Miss Janet Crabbe is visiting Auckland. Mr and Mrs Edgar Jenkinson, Gisborne, have been visiting Mr and Mrs J. E. Tomkinson, Gordon road. Miss Joan Tomkinson, who has been visiting here, also returned to Wellington. Miss L. Loughnan, Palmerston North, is the guest of Mrs W. Jacob, Kiwitea. Miss Patricia Goodbehere wag hostess at an enjoyable bridge party -during the week. Those present were: Mrs Robert Burrell, Misses Mason, Perry (2), Johnston (2), Bailey, Webster, Wood (Marton), Messrs R. Burrell, P. Burrell, D. M‘Lean, B. Johnston, B. Connell, R. M'Donald, B. Bailey, S. M'Beth, J. Mason, and R. Redmayne. The prizes were won by Mr and Mrs Burrell. After supper dancing was endulged in. A most enjoyable “surprise party” was taken to the home of Mr and Mrs Conway, “Glenorchy,” on Wednesday night. Those present were: Mrs R. Burrell, Misses Conway, Fry, Johnston (2), Eliott (2), Goodbehere, Perry (2), Lethbridge, Hare (2), Pratt, Bailey, Messrs Conway, Burrell, M'Donald, Lethbridge, Hare (2), Redmayne, P. Burrell, Johnston, Buchanan, Fry, Perry, Bailey, Hobson, and others. Miss Richardson, Wellington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Shakes. PALMERSTON NORTH, January 21. Miss' B. Johnston, “Oakhurst,” is the guest of Mrs Crawford, Wellington, for the races .Mrs Hartman, Gisborne, is visiting Mrs J. T. Bosworth. Miss L. Loughnan fe the guest of Mrs W. Jacobs, Kiwitea. Mrs Lyons and Miss Lyons have returned from Paekakarikj, Mrs and Miss M'Millan have returned from Plimmerton. Miss Sophia Watson is in Wellington for the races. Mrs C. J. Monro ‘and family have returned from Paraparaurnu. .’ ’ Miss Lexie Macdonald has returned from a visit to Plimmerton. HAWKE’S BAY, January 21. . .The engagement is announced of Miss Lenora Moore, second daughter of Mr and •Mrs W. J. Moore, Mount Eden, Auckland, tb Mr, Vivian Wardrop, second- son of Mr - and Mrs Wardrop' of Wairoa,’ Hawke’s- Bay. Mr and Mrs. Von Dade.lszen, of Hastings,' ■have been 'the-guests of Mrs'Kebbell, Whirai fap'a. ' ' ' ' ; ; •- «■ ■ ’ Mr and’ Mrs M? Johnston, of Hasting, ; piAvh.Jhehn on.'ij tour of . the Noi'th island.'.' ' Mrs. Hetlgy,. of - Napfer,’ has) b.sen 'taking . J>art in the Palnjejston.North, iennjs toiirnai ?mpnt. ,7- ' ..: .. ; 1; ' : : ■

Miss Wellwood, of Hastings, has been visiting Wellington. Miss Woodward, of Hastings, is the guest of Mrs R. Burrell, at Fielding. Mr. and Mrs E. Averill, of “Olrig," Hawke’s Bay, have returned from a visit to England. Miss Haggitt, of Palmerston North, was at Dannevirke for ths tennis tournament. Mrs A. M'Nicol, of Dannevirke, ■’ is the guest of Mr and Mrs R. L. Patterson, Auckland. . . < Mrs R. Payne, of Dannevirke, has been on a visit to Palmerston North. W. L. Fitzherbert, of Palmerston North, has returned from Napier, where she was the guest of her daughter, Mrs Marchbanks. Mr and Mrs H. E. Beamish, of Hastings, are on holiday at Wellington. Mr and Mrs R. R. Stewart are in Napier from Dannevirke for the wool sale. Mrs Russell and Miss Bowie, of Dunedin, are visiting at Wairoa. Mr and Mrs F. A. Tiffen are on a visit to Palmerston North. Miss Sheila Lee, of Waipukurau, is on a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Hindmarsh are at Waimarama. Mr and Mrs H. Bradley have returned from a visit to Taupo. Miss Lowry, “Okawa,” is visiting Palmerston North and Dannevirke for the tennis tournaments. Miss V. Greig, of Wellington, is visiting: Napier. Mr and Mrs W. Humphries, of Napier, paid a visit to Wellington. Mirs Rosenburg, of Hastings, is spending a holiday in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Commin, of Hastings, were at Wanganui, staying at “Braeburn” for the Christmas holidays. Miss Sanderson paid a visit to Wanganui. Mrs A. Williams, of Auckland, was in Napier during the week. Mr and Mrs J. N. Lowry are returning to New Zealand during this month. Mr and Mrs T. H. Lowry, “Okawa,” have returned from Auckland. Miss Tuke, of Napier, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs F. Holt, of Waipawa, have returned from a visit to Taranaki. Aliases Arita and Mavis Howe, of Wellington, who are at Waipukurau for the tennis tournament, are the guests of Mr and Mrs J. Hobson, of Hatuma. Miss Arita Howe is the winner of the New Zealand Ladies’ Singles Championship. Mr and Mrs J. D. Ormond, of Wallingford, were in Napier for a short stay. Mr and Mrs J. A. Cunningham, of Dannevirke, are on a visit to Napier. Mrs Leahy, of Napier, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Hayward, of Lower Hutt. Miss Fannin, of Hastings, is at Palmerston for a short stay. Dr and Mrs P. J. Barcroft, of Hastings, leave next month on a visit to England and Ireland. ~ ' Mr and Mrs F. A. Price, of Auckland, are on a brief visit to Napier. Misg Gladys Lyons, of Greenhill, was the guest of Mrs H. S. Bishop, Karori, Wellington. The Misses M’Farlane (2), of Napier, are the guest of Mrs Wright, of Wellington. Miss M. Speedy," Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of Miss N. M’Hardy, of Palmerston North. Mrs T. Hosking. and Miss F. Hosking, of Ormondville, Hawke’s Bay, are spending aholiday in Napier. Mr and Mrs- N. Branson have returned from a visit to Taupo. ' Dr and Mrs Rex Smale wore in Wairoa during the week.Miss JSnow Clark is at Dannevirke for the tennis tournament. Dr and Airs Scoular have returned from a visit to Taupo. Mr and .Mrs H. B. Luck, of Napier, paid a visit io Auckland. Mr arid Mrs Cartwright, of Gisborne, are in Napier for some time. Mr Cartwright is relieving Mr Seamon as manager of the National Bank, while Air and Mrs Seamon are visiting’ England. Mr and’ Mrs Campbell, of Timaru, arc' visiting Wairoa. Mrs Fussell has returned from a visit to Timaru. Airs S. Tansley, of Dannevirke, is leaving to make her home with her son in Welling-

HAAIILTON, January 19. A pretty wedding took place in the Ohaupo Church on January 12. The bride was Miss Eileen Teddy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Teddy, “ Innesfallen,” Ohaupo, and the bridegroom was Mr Arthur Fleming, third son of Air and Mrs Fleming, Avondale, Auckland. The bride wore a pretty georgette frock, with handsome Brussels lace veil, and wreath of orange blossoms. She was attended by her sister, Miss Maggie Teddy, who wore a cream lace frock and smart hat. After the ceremony a reception was held at “ Innesfallen,” the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs Teddy, mother of the bride, wore a rich black marocain frock, and black and white hat. The guests were : Mesdames G. Elliott, Carley, Fleming, Reynolds, Cordes, Goodall, O'Halloran, Robson, L. Wilson, M’Kinnon, Tarr, Hawkins, Cowley, W. Waring, Misses Fleming, F. Fleming, V. Teddy, L. Teddy, A. Turnwald, Carroll, Carley, Dixon, V. Newman, E. Elliott, C. Johnson, Verran, C. Carley. The bridc and bridegroom left later in the day by the Limited express for Wellington, followed by the good wishes of their friends. The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs E, B. Cox, of Cambridge, was celebrated on Wednesday. A large number of relatives and guests spent a most enjoyable time in the lovely garden of Air and Mrs E. B. Cox. Those present were : Mr and Airs J. B. Cox, Mr and Mrs A. R. Cox, Mr and Mrs J. Peake, Mr and Mrs F. Swayne, Mr and Mrs J. Taylor, Air and Mrs D. R. Caldwell, Mr and M’rs C. Peake, Mr and Mrs V. Nolan, Mr and Mrs W. Stopford, Mr and Mrs H. Lewis, Mr and Mrs C. Potts, Mr and Mrs N. Banks, Air and Mrs H. Mackereth, Air and Mrs B. Couper, Air and Mrs Wood, Mr and Mrs T. Robinson, Mr and Airs M. Wells, Mr and Mrs J. Hall, Mr and Mrs B. Christophers, Mr and Mrs R. Swayne, Mr and Mrs J. Bryce, Mr and Mrs Hawkesby, Mr and Mrs G. G. Taylor, Mr and Mrs A. H. Nicoll, Mesdames E. E. Roberts, C. Chitty, C. Hunter, Misses Jackson, Christophers, Willis, Taylor, A. Brown, Pickney, Jordan, and Gwynneth, Mrs J. Bollard, of Hamilton, is spending a holiday In Wellington. Miss Hall, of New Plymouth, has been on a visit to Hamilton. Mrs W. Tanner has returned to Hamilton from a holiday trip to Auckland. Mrs P. P. Whyte, of Hawera, has been staying in Hamilton. Mrs W. Tudhope has returned to Hamilton from a holiday spent in Hawera. Mrs Wyvern Wilson has returned home to Hamilton, -rom a visit to Takapuna, Auckland. . • ■. Mrs G. Sharp, of Sydney, is the guest ot. her sister, Mrs Walker, MorrinsVllle. • Archdeacon and Mrs E. Al. Cowie, of Hamilton, are staying in Christchurch. ■ AUCKLAND, January 20. .Remarkably keen interest .was shown .in this year’s New Zealand Bowling . Championships; which ' have been decided on --rthe '▼ariouß Auckland greens, when, some 800

players from different parts of the Dominion took an ’ active part. The Ellerslie racecourse was turned into a veritable fairyland last Saturday evening, when Mr J. W. Hardlay, president of the Dominion Bowling Association, and Mrs Hardley gave an “At home’’ in honour of the visiting bowlers. Mr G. F. Cater’s band played selections, and Mr G. H. Wooley acted as accompanist during the concert, which was held after the various speeches had besn made. Upwards of 2,000 guests were present. Several wedding tea parties have been given for Miss Runa Larner, whose marriage to Mr Robert Buckleton takes place this week. Government House was the scene of a brilliant gathering’ last Thursday evening, when their Excellencies, the GovernorGeneral, and Lady Alice Fergusson, gave a ball, about 350 guests being present. Bowls of dahlias and carnations and hydrangeas were arranged everywhere, and Government House has seldom appeared more attractive than on this occasion. During the evening Scots reels were danced to the music of the bagpipes by a band of young guests. There were quite a number of debutantes, amongst whom were the Misses Ellice Allison, Cherry Anderson, Sybil Beale, Thurl Donald, Molly Bruce Hay, Elsa Howard, Kitty Horsley, Nora Hagen, Jean MacCormick. Norma M’Cullough, Margaret Sommerville, Dolly Vaile, and Joan Ferrier Watson. Lady Alice Fergusson wore a handsome frock of Valencia blue georgette beaded in silver over silverlame, a panel falling from the shoulders at the back formed the train, which was edged with silver galon, her ornaments were a diamond tiara and diamond clasp with ropes of pearls. Mr and Mrs Crawford, of Wanganui, are on a visit to Auckland. Mrs James MacFarlane, with her daughter nnd son-in-law, Lieutenant-Colonel Mellor, of Norfolk, England, are staying at the Grand Hotel. Mrs A. J. Cooper, Masterton, is visiting Auckland, and is staying with relatives. Miss Bouillon, of Remuera, is the guast of Miss Fitzgerald, Wellington. Canon and Mrs Percival James, who have been the guests of Lady Fenwick, Dunedin, are expected back in Auckland this weak. Mrs Cleland, Wanganui, is spending a holiday in Auckland, and is staying at Stonehurst. Mrs Trevor Simpson, of Remuera, is the guest of Mrs Eric Shaw, New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs Percy Macassey, and their daughter, who have been spending the past three weeks in Auckland, have returned to Wellington.