THE LADIES' PAGE

Otago Witness, Issue 3806, 22 February 1927, Page 63

THE LADIES' PAGE

TABLEJIALK. * Monday. In sunshine and brightness the wedding of Alison, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Halsded, of Dunedin, to Maurice, eldest son o£ Mr and Mrs Michael Myers, of Wellington, took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Synagogue in Moray place. The decorations were 'charming, composed of garlands of greenery with bundles of pink roses. The ceremony was performed by the Rabbi Mr Astor, and Mr Paget Gale presided at the organ. The bride, who looked charming, wore a magnificent gown of soft velvet entirely enveloped in georgette, with an occasional embossed silver rose on the georgette and round the edge of the skirt. The long lines Were perfectly designed to the figure, and tha veil of plain tulle which fell softly over a long court train of georgette was fastened to the head with a high Egyptian headdress of silver roses arranged on to a band of silk. A sheaf of lilies, roses, and maidenhair fern was carried. The bride was attended bv two bridesmaids—her sister, Miss Joan Halsted, and her cousin. Miss Margaret Halted —both of whom wore charming gowns of lime green georgette prettily made with frills of the same material coming half-way up tile skirt. Their hats were the new shaped highcrowned black plush ones, and they carried black staves tied with tiny posies of African marigolds. Mr Myers was attended by his brother, and Mr Frank Halsted as groomsman. Mr and Mrs Percy Halsted invited their guests to a reception at their home in Royal terrace, the whole house being prettily decorated for the occasion with pink and blue hydrangeas. The bride and bridegroom received their congratulations under a wedding bell composed of white roses. Outside the orchestra played delightfully the whole afternoon Later in the day Mr and Mrs Maurice Myers motored north, Mrs Myers being robed in bottle green crepe de chine, over which was worn a green velour coat. A black velvet turban hat completed tire outfit. Mr and Mrs Percy Halsted received their guests in the hall, the hostess being robed in a delightful chenile-embossed velvet and georgette gown carried out in long linos fastened across the back with a broad diamante ornament. Her hat was composed of black velvet, and she carried a beautiful Ixniquct of Madame Heriot roses and maidenhair fern. Guests present were Mrs Emil Halsted in black, with a long black beaded cape, and a black hat ; and Mrs Myers in coffee coloured lace trimmed with beads and fringe, a circular cane of apricot brocaded satin, and a large crinoline, straw hat with apricot flowers.

On Wednesday evening at St. Peter's Church, Caversham, the marriage took place of Eileen, youngest daughter of Mis Horace Smith, “Noct-on.” Surrey Hills. Sydney, to Jack Durant, eldest, son. of Mr and Mrs Richard Hudson, of Roval terrace, Dunedin The church was most beautifully decorated with garlands of greenery, and the rood screen at the chancel steps was adorned with greenery and pink flowers, under which the bride and bridegroom stood. The chancel and rails were decorated with vases of sweet peas and pots of hydrancecs. Punctually at 7.30 p.m. the bride, lookin" radiant, entered the. church on the arm of Mr A. Smellie, wearing a lovely gown composed of a long coat, bodice of chantilly ]aee over satin, and a full skirt, cf tulle. Her- long tulle veil, which was attached to her head in the cap fashion, was fastened with bunches of orange blossom, the ends forming a train to which was fastened orange blossom, and she car ried a sheaf of lilinm auratum and maidenhair fern. Mrs James Smeaton attended the bride as maid of honour, and was becomingly attired in a charming sequin and pink georgette robe, with a small oink tulle hat. and carried a posy of pale pink sweet peas. After the ceremony the guests were invited by Mrs Smith to a reception at the Grant Hotel, where the usual toasts were given ami health drunk. Later in the evening the happy counle left for the north by motor, when the bride wore a pretty lime green georgette frock, with a tissue cape. Some of the guests present were Mr and Mrs Hudson (the bridegroom's parents), the. latter in a beautiful black robe with sequin trimming, a black chiffon cape lined with blue, and a black hat with touches of blue; Mrs Hudson (the bridegroom’s grandmother), black with a black hat; Mrs Smith (mother of the bride), black over green, and a black hat and shrimp pink shawl; Mrs Ambrose. Hudson, blue seouined robe, and a black hat; Mrs Robert Hudson, pale green and silver snangled robe, and* a black cape and hat ; Mrs A. Hudson, black dress relieved with gold, a black hat, and white fox'furs; Mrs Jacobs, sen., black robe, with black hat; Mrs V S. Jacobs, silver and petunia robe, a. circular cape, and a grev silk hat with ostrich feathers; Mrs \V. Hudson, anricot chenile-embossed velvet, with cape of the same colour, and black hat; Mrs Arthur Barnett. blue sequined robe, a black hat. and a loner bia<j)c chiffon velvet cape: Mrs Leonard Hudson, pale pink sequined frock, a pink b. and a blue velvet cape; Mrs Finlayson, black georgette with coloured bead trimming, and a black toque: Mrs Ringland, orchid mauve georgette robe, with a»large, hat to rnatch; Mrs A. Smellie, pink shot taffeta, with a large black hot; Mrs Button, black, with a Hack bat; Miss Barnett, pale pink robe, with a picture hat ; and Miss Molli? Hudson, cream sequined frock, and a cream hat. On Monday morning Mrs V. Jacobs invited a number of friends to tea at the Brown House, the guest of honour being Alias Eileen Smith. On Friday afternoon Mrs Edgar Hazlett invited a number of guests to tea to say au revoir to Mrs M’Kellar and Miss Blomfield, who leave this week for England. Mrs Hazlett received her guests in the drawing room, which was prettily decorated with pink. She wore a becoming gown of black, with coloured Oriental panel down the front. Tea war. partaken of in the dining room, the table being decorated with pink carnations Mrs M’Kellar was robed in a blue and white striped gown, relieved with touches of red, and wore a black velvet hat; Mrs Blomfield. navy blue cloth trimmed with scarlet, and a black velvet tooue with scarlet. Those present were Lady Fenwick, Mesdames M'Kellar, Matheson, Cotterill. Reeves, Rilev, Macasssy, Finch. Chapman, Stock, Throp, Roland Fulton, J. Sinclair, and Cantrell: Misses Webster. J. Webster. Faruuhar. B. Farquhar, Blomfield, Fenwick. Wilkinson C. Graham, etc.

On Saturday morning the Committee of tho Red Cross Society gave a morning tea party at the Tudor Hall in honour of Miss-Helen Williams, who leaves shortly for England. On Saturday afternoon Mrs George Ritchie had an afternoon tea at her residence Heriot Row in honour of Mrs Cook, who is at present her guest. Airs Ritchie received her ■ guests in the drawing room, and was gowned in a black and cream lace frock. Mrs Cook wore checked green and white crcp? de chine. Delicious tea was partaken of in the dining room, where the table was decorated with a crystal vase of deep red roses. Guests present were Lady Williams, Mesdames IJitchie, Cook, Gallaway, J. Cock, Gidham, Riley, G. Roberts, I. Al'Kenzie, M'Master, Cheeseman. Fitchett, Birch, Guy Tapley, and S. Neill; Misses Rattray, Hartman (2), Webster (2h C. Williams, B, Bell, Sise, Farquhar, Cheescman, Gallaway, D. Neill, Bridgeman, etc. On Saturday morning Miss Benita Bridgeman was guest cf honour at a morning tea. party "icon by Miss Gwen Morris and Afiss Iso Unit at the Kia-cra rooms. On Thursday evening Mrs J. Al'Kenzio gave a picture and cabaret party in honour of Alisa Benita Bridgeman and Mr Toby Irvine, whese marriage takes place shortly. On Tuesday evening Miss Cora Graham invited friends to bridge at her residence Heriot Row in honour of Alias Bridgeman and Mr Irvine. On Friday afternoon Miss Sise gave a small tea party at her residence Queen street in honour of Mrs lan Al'Kenzie. Airs J. Al. Ritchie gave a cabaret party at the Tudor Hall' on Saturday evening in honour of her daughter, Mrs lan Al'Kenzie. Airs Nolan, of Gisborne, and Miss MTlwraith, of Christchurch, left for the north this week. Airs Charles Rattray and Aliss Francis Rittraj- left by motor for the north on Thursday. Aliss Brenda Bell is the gucet of Mrs J. Al. Ritchie, Balvraid. Mr and Mrs AV. Laidlaw returned from | Christchurch on Friday. ' INVERCARGILL. February 19. Atiss Esine Mills leaves Bluff on Saturday, February 20, for a two months’ visit to Melbourne. The Misses Gordon (3). of Riverton, left for the Milford track this week. Airs Baldwin and Miss Benjamin, of Wanganui, were guests at the Grand Hotel during the week. The Rev. and Airs Tulloch A'uille, of Knox Church, Dunedin, spent a few days at the Grand Hotel during the week. Air and Mrs A. D. Bell, of Shag A’alley, spent last week-end at the Grand Hotel. Professor and Mrs Thompson were guests at the Grand Hotel during the week. Dr and Airs A. Kidd, of Waipiata, are the guests of Mrs E. Kidd, Winton. Dr and Mrs Stanley Brown have returned from the Medical C ngress in Dunedin. OAMARU, February 19. Air and Mrs Milner and family have returned from the North Island. Alts Porter and Aliss Shepherd, who have been spending a few weeks with their sister. Airs Russell, “The A’icarage,” returned to Wellington last week. Aliss Nichols and Miss Virginia Nichols, who have been in Dunedin for race week, returned to Kuriheka last week. Air and Airs M'Culloch and family have returned to town from Kakanui. Dr and Mrs Smith Alorton, who were in Dunedin for the Medical Congress, have, returned. Dr and Airs Elspeth Fitzgerald also have returned. Mrs Wensley-Clarkson, who has. been visiting friends in Dunedin, returned on Wednesday. Mr and Mis Sumpter and family have returned from their crib at Kakanui. Colonel and Mrs Nichols. '‘Kuriheka,” were in town during the week. Air and Mrs R. Thompson have returned from Queenstown. The Misses Banks, who have been visiting friends in the North Island, have returned. Mr and Mrs T. Wright and family have ret urned from their stations. Mr and Airs I. Wright are in town. Air and Airs AV. P. Reid and Aliss Betty Reid have gone to Queenstown.

TIAIARU, February 18. Aliss Alary Bond, cf Claremont, left to-day to stay with Mrs Derrick Gould, Christchurch. Mr and Airs A. Moore, of Dunedin, have taken Air Hudson's house in Kitchener square. Mrs Tom AVigley and family and Aliss Traill, of Dunstan Downs, are the guests of Mrs Wigley, Park lane. Airs T. N. Brodrick. of Chistchureh, is tlio guest cf Airs C. E. Thomas, Le Crens terrace. Dr and Mrs Johnston, who were with Airs AA’alter Steward, Sealey street, have return; I to Nelson. Miss Bessia Howell, of Marsden, will leave on Wednesday for Brisbane, where her marriage to Captain Haines of R.M.S. Cornwall, will take place. Airs Arthur Talbot, Evans street, has returned from some weeks in Auckland and the north. Aliss Ivy Oliver, of Surrey Hills, has been on a Continental tour during the last six weeks. She visited Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Italy, and spent a little while on the French Riviera. On February 11 Aliss Oliver left for New Zealand via Australia in the Mooltan. Mr and Mrs R. F. Hill, of Merc Mere street, will accompany Miss Bessie Howell to Brisbane next week. Mr and Mrs E. G. Kerr, of Nelson- terrace, returned to-day from AVcllington. Mrs Howard Tripp and Miss Rosa Tripp, of Wai-iti road, went to Christchurch to be present at the Laidlaw-Gibson wedding last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs L. E. Finch, who have bought Mr E. Harper’s house iu Park lane, hav© gone into residence there.

.Mis Scannell and family and Miss Scannell, cf Teniuka, left on Wednesday for England. Miss F. M'Lean, who was in Wanganui, lias returned to Timaru. Mrs E. J. Boss has gone back to Christchurch aftsr a visit to the Misses Cox, Nile street.

Miss Knubley gave a delightful tennis party and afternoon tea on the Bay as a : farewell for Miss Bessie Howell. Miss Knubley wore blue and gold fuji and a multicoloured hat, and her sister, Mrs Paul Brodtxik, of Martinborough, wore gold and green inarocain and a hat to tone; Miss Bessie Howell was in blue georgette with a pretty h*t of the aauie shade. Others present were . Mss-Jaua* it. F. Hill, C. N. Orbell, A. M. Tamw-j. 0. >d. B. Draper (Northern W. If. Hclmcre, W. C. Haymond, <. 8 Tarn'jaJl, F. Evans 'Masterton), W. H. 0. L. Orbell, R. L. Wigley, A. ll ’’d Walter Raymond; Misses E. . Howell, T. Ziesler, D. Sharp, H. C<rt.«erUl, L, Cartwright, J. Edgar-Jones, M. (**'. *? Haymond, B. Nowman, B. Webb iChrteichurcil. Kemball, and L. Fussell. Mies-aa Fussell, of Russell square, gave o vw? successful farewell bridge party of five tables for Miss Bessie Howell. Mise Bessie Howell wore a pretty frock of green georgette over green satin, Mrs R. F. Hill, embossed black marocam; and Miss Nancy Howell, black georgette. Others present were Mesdames A rt. Muir. C. B. King, L. E. Finch, W. D. , • W. C. Raymond, F. A. Ravmond, Huddlestone, Bannerman, and A. WigleyMisses Stericker, L. Revell, D. Sharp ’ d’ Dryden, F. Clissold, H. Cotterill, Ziesler’ Knubley. and I. Hassell. _A wedding took place recently at St. Thomas’s Church, Woodbury, when Miss Frances Coskis was married to Mr Gordon Cain. The Rev. H. M. Cocks performed the ceremony, and Mm C. M. Burdon was organist. The bridesmaids were Misses A. Bell and Ivy Cain. The bride’s two little step-sisters, Dulcie and Rubv M'lntosh were flower girls. Mr Owen Coskie (brother of the bride) was best man, and Mr Owen Evans was groomsman. After the ceremony “reception was given by Mrs Turton at Wathi Bush. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Wi»ley of Park lane, gave a delightful farewell party ■ for Miss Bessie Howell. Mrs Wigley wore a violet-coloured marocain frock, and the guest of honour was in a navy blue knif»pleated georgette, and a pillar box-red crinoline straw hat. The amusing competition was won by Miss Janet Paterson. Others present were Mesdames R. L Wigley A Wigley, JF’ W ’S le y. R- F- Hill. Elworthy' R. H. Rhodes, A. Hope, A. M. Jameson, W. NT. Bond, A. F. Roberts. R. L. Orbell Cecil Parry, F. Barker, R. J. Rolleston, C. H. Gresson, C. N. Orbell. W. H. Helmore, W. C. Raymond, W. T. Ritchie, "G. Robinson Ormsby. Walter Raymond, W. H. Orw ’ u' L -_ °. rbel, » A - Grant, J. Grant, G. i Hamilton, C. A. Paterson, English, B. Tripp,

and E. Inman; Misses H. Wigley, Elworthy, White, Wright, Knubley, Bond, Rolleston, M'Laren (2), Ziesler, Gibson, Newman, Cartwright, Cotterill, and Goodwin.

ASHBURTON, February 18. Mrs Dr Trevon has gone to the North Island to visit Mrs Raine, of Martinborough. Mrs Grimmitt, of Cambridge, and her children, who have been the guests of Mrs D. Thomas, Carter’s terrace, havs returned home.

Dr and Mrs G Fisher and children have returned from Dunedin. Dr Stewart Hunter, who has been attached to the staff of the Ashburton Hospital, tendered his resignation to the board at yesterday’s meeting. Mr Manchester, of the staff of the Bank of Australasia, Temuka,. is visiting friends m Ashburton.

The dun. A’. Nosworthv, who spent a fewdays in •Ashburton, has returned to Wellington to meet the Prime Minister, the Right Hon. J. G. Coates. Mr and Mrs Colin Grey, of .. ellinrton were staying with Mrs Christian, Wills street, last week. Mr and Mrs W. A. Morgan, of Mount bomers. are visiting Christchurch. • Mr ’l, V . icto , r Mulligan, of Lismore* is visiting Christchurch, and is the guest of her mother, Mrs Clarkson. Mr and Mrs Eric Orr and Mrs Digby spent a holiday at the Hermitage, Mount Look, recently.

Mrs E. B. Newton and Miss Jean Newton are staying at Sumner. G ? lbraith > Mayor of Ashburton, i 3 in Wellington. ’ A team from Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club hag been picked to play a match against comt. ll ° n Ti Sat ' f U H ay - ncxt on the Timaru r T» IC f ollowin S tea m selected: Messis G Bennington, C. A. Cuff, M Pinwd ’ °‘ Pratt - v - Russell, J. T. Fisher Miss Stewart, Mrs J. T. Fisher, Mrs M’Rae’ E ,S Stockl'ey ‘ M ’ BS Z ‘ Bonnin S ton , “nd Miss z« Tl \ e , vi9 ,jtinff swimmers Misses E. Stocklev (Auckland), K. Miller (Dunedin), and Mr D P. Lindsay (Christchurch) gave an exhibi tion at the Borough School yesterday mornthe ’ q g r e 1 k ,? rtl ! er demonstration at the High School baths in the afternoon. The visitors were taken on a motor tour of t^rt7’n B <J’ arl i 8 of , tlle country, and were enlast nijht.. a a danCC W the Ora ” se Hall Dr and Mrs Miller, cf North Canterbury K.n.u 55. 01 Dl

CHRISTCHURCH, February 18. ■ Mr and Mrs C. G. Dalgety have returned from a visit to Dunedin. ■ Mrs Maurice Macfarlane, North Canterbury, is staying in town for a few days. Dr and Mrs Crooke. Oxford terrace have gone for a visit to Waiinate.

Mrs Howard Tripp, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs E. J. Cordner, Fendalton. Mr and Mrs E. W. Reeves are staying with Mrs J. B. Beckett, ” Almora,” Papanui road.

Miss Olive M’Hraith, Merival.i lane has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs George Murray Aynsley, of Fendalton, have returned from Dunedin Miss Alice Pascoe gave a delightful little party at her home on Tuesday afternoon in honour of Miss Joyce Gibson. Each guest brought a dainty handkerchief for the brideelect, whose wedding took place on Wednesday. Amongst the guests were: Misses J°yce and Barbara Gibson, Peggy Poulton, Betty Overton, and Halmai’Loughnan, Mrs George Reid, Misses Meta Nixon, Betty and Molly Black, Isabel Turrell, Joan Maling Margaret Harper, Lettie Williams (Dunedin), June Batchelor, Mrs Maurice Macfarlane, Mrs Guy Cotterill, Misses Elinor West-Watson, Margaret Scott, Joan Hargreaves, Ruth Wynn Williams, Elizabeth Harris, and Kathleen Irving. The engagement is announced of Joycelvn, eldest daughter of the Bishop of Bunbury and Mrs Wilson, of Western Australia, to Richard, elder son of Mr and Mrs de Renzy Harman, of Fendalton. The engagement is announced of Doris May, youngest daughter of Mrs J. Rowe, of Christchurch, to Gordon William, only son of Mr and Mrs W. J. N. Blaxall, of Wellington. On Wednesday, at St. Mary's, Merivale, the wedding of Dorothy Joyce, elder daughter of Dr F. G. Gibson and Mrs Gibson, and Russell Robert, elder son of Mr and Mrs W. Laidlaw, of Dunedin, was solemnised in the presence of a large number of friends. Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt performed the ceremony. Mr Davis Hunt was organist. The bride’s gown of ivory georgette was very dainty and simple. The bodice, with its V-shaped »decolletage and long sleeves narrowing at the wrists and widening over the hands, was perfectly plain, and the skirt was composed entirely of picot-cdged handkerchief panels. She wore a voluminous tulle veil over her face, which was held with a double circlet of orange blossom buds and silver leaves. Her bouquet was of roses, shading from white to blush pink. The two bridesmaids. Miss Barbara Gibson, the bride's sister, and Miss Fay Gibson, her cousin, were dressed alike in frocks of blush pink taffeta patterned in wide bands with pink roses and green leaves with touches of turquoise blue. Each wore a becoming wide-brimmed crinoline hat of soft pink, banded with blue velvet, and finished with a large flat bow on the brim, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Mr J. Laidlaw was best man, and Mr L. Cooke was groomsman. After the wedding a reception was held at the bride's parents’ residence, in Papanui road, where a large marquee was erected and prettily decorated. Mr and Mrs Laidlaw's future residence will be at Elmwood, Lumsden. The Metropolitan Trotting Club meeting at Addington met with wonderful weather, which greatly enhanced its success, as suitable summer dresses were worn, thus adding to the general brightness. The racing all round was good, with some very exciting finishes.

BLENHEIM, February 15. On Tuesday evening at her residence in Eltham road, Mrs A. Duncan entertained a few friends by means of bridge in honour of her sister, Mrs Coles, of Christchurch, who is at present on a visit here. The first prize fell to Mrs Coles, and others present were Mesdames Monro, Rudd, Harvey, Whiting, Mogridge, Farmar, Hawkins, G. AFLean, and Powell; and Miss Gould (Feilding). On Wednesday evening at her residence at Springlands Mrs Young entertained a few friends in honour of her guest, Miss Miekle, of Grey mouth. Progressive bridge took place in the drawing room, when Mrs Mogridge secured first prize for the highest score. Others present were Mesdames Bull, Widen, Rudd. M’Cracken, Renai, and Powell; and Miss Gould (Feilding), etc.

On Saturday afternoon a very successful Yankee Tournament was played at the Marlborough tennis courts. This provided keen enjoyment for those taking part. Afternoon tea was dispensed in the pavilion by Mrs Rudd and Mrs Harvey. Some of those there were Mesdames White, Huddleston, Best, Brookes, P. Wiffcn, Young, Grigg, M'Lean, Brammall, Reid, and Boyes; Misses Williams; Mead, Grigg, Chapman, Miekle (Greymouth), and Foley: Messrs Johnson, Mitchell, Brammall, Reid, Ward, Dolamore, Bar’,, and Brookes; and Dr Bennett, etc Mrs R. M’Callum and Mrs M'Kay left on Tuesday for the West Coast. Mrs T. Renwick. "Dumgree Station,” has returned from visiting Wellington. Mrs H. Stace and family have returned from Nelson. Mrs Bastings is visiting friends in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Renai are spending a short holiday at Port Underwood. Mrs Leech is visiting friends in Wellington. Miss Stevenson, who has keen visiting Mr and Mrs Stevenson in Monro street, has returned to Christchurch. Miss Phyllis Mills has returned from a short visit to Carterton. A wedßing of considerable interest to Marlborough people was celebrated in the Church of the Nativity on February 15 at 7.30 p.m , when Grace, only daughter of Mr George Trolove, and niece of Mr and Mrs W. Trolove, of “'The Shades,” Marlborough, was married to Dick Winton, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Lethbridge, of Hawke's Bay. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. O. J. Kimberley (Scddon), and was a full choral service. . The church was tastefully decorated with pinfi and blue hydrangeas, and over the bride was suspended a bell composed of pink and blue flowers. The bride was given away bv her father, and wore a graceful frock of pale pink georgette embossed with silver. Her embroidered tulle veil was arranged prettily with a coronet of pearls, silver leaves, and orange blossoms, and she carried a beautiful shower bouquet of pale pink and white carnations and maidenhair fern. She was attended by four bridesmaids—Misses Margaret \onng (Nelson),' M. Lethbridge (Hawke's Bay), Margaret Hayes (Nelson), and Groce Goulter—all attired in soft primrose taffeta hand-painted with pale pink flowers. Each wore a gold tissue turban toque with a pink flower at the one side, and carried bouquets of cream and pink gladioli with autumn-tinted foliage and maidenhair fern. The train-bearers were Miss Pamela Parsons, who wore dainty primrose taffeta with tiny frills, and a band of flowers round her hair, and who carried a uosy cf pink and blue flowers; and Master Jim Parsons in a cream satin suit. The bridegroom was attended by his brother (Mr Frank Lethbridge), of Hawke’s Bay, as best man. and Messrs Brian Trolove (cousin of the bride). Hugh Hair, and Fred Gorton, of Hawke's Bay, as groomsman. After the ceremonv a large reception was held at the Masonic Hall by Mr and Mrs W. Trolove, of “The Shades.” The guests were received on arrival by Mr and Mrs W. Trolove and Mr and Mrs G. 1 rolove. Mrs W. Trolova wore a charming gown of jade green georgette embossed with gold, and a black hat with black feathers Mrs G. Trolove, a black-beaded gown set off with a black hat with black feathers. Mrs Lethbridge, black satin embroidered in grey, a grey fur, and a black hat with pink

rose. Miss 1 rolove, pale green georgette with silver lace, and a silver hat with green. Mrs D. Lethbridge (Hawke’s Bav), black satin embroidered, and a black hat with black ospreys. Mrs Henderson (Nelson), ilciine coloured georgette with gold lace and hat to match. Miss Trolove? black satin, and a rose pink hat. Mrs Tripe, black satin and a black hat. Miss Lethbridge, cyclamen georgette with gold, and a black hat with cyclamen feather; and Mrs H. Parsons, champagne coloured charmeuse, and a black hat. Included in the guests were Mr and Mrs Gilbert Ward, Mr and Mrs B. Ward 7l rS J’ T N f owat ’ Mrs K - Mowat. Mrs Goyder (North Island), Mr and Mrs L. Clouston, Mr and Mrs W. B. Stevenson (Upcot), Mr and Mrs Frank Lissaman, Mr and Mrs L. Bush (Awapiri), Mr and Mrs Grigg (Meadowbank) Mr and Mrs Lissaman, Mr and Mrs Fell Mr and Mrs M. Grace, Mr and Mrs Roque? Mrs Hall, Air and- Mrs G. Seymour, Mrs Murchison, Mr and Mrs Stocksr, Mrs B. Clouston, Mr, Mrs, and Miss H. Redwood, Mr and Mrs Ritson-Thomas, Mr and Airs Critchley, Airs de Castro, Airs Churchward Mr and Airs O. F. Murray (Wharanui), Air and Airs Weld (Flaxbourne), Air and Mrs E. Rutherford, Mrs C. Teschemaker, Mr and Mrs Rutherford (Craiglochart). Mrs Seymour Dr and Airs Bennett, Mr and Airs E. RosMrs Frost, Air and Mrs L. Alurray Air and L N„ C , l , l . aytor ’ J " (, S e Alpers and Mrs Alpers (Wellington), Mr and Mrs A. Adams (Langley Dale), Mr and Mrs Lightfoot, Mr and Mrs J. M‘Arthur (Ngaionui), Air and Mrs E. Reid, Mr and Mrs Girling, Mr and Mrs A Latter, Mrs Davis (Ngaio Downs). Misses Rutherford (3), Neville (3), Al'Rae H Mowat, Chaytor, Avery, Davis (2), I. Norton, Jeffries (4). Ward (Wellington), Alatlhews etc. Ihe brides travelling dress was saxe blue crepe de chine embroidered in pink and blue, a lemon crinoline hat with pink and blue flowers, and a set of fox furs. A lovely collection of valuable and useful presents wes received, including a number of cheques. Ihe happy couple will spend the honeymoon in Sydnsy.

WELLINGTON, February IS. Miss Downie Stewart gave a delightful afternoon reception in honour of Mrs J. G. Coates at the Ministerial residence in Molesworth street on Thursday afternoon when a number of Wellington friends were glad to have an opportunity o” meeting the guest of honour on her return to New Zealand The large lawn at tho back of the residence was a pleasant place in the afternoon sun, and the bright, flower borders made a contrast to the summer frocks many of which were in evidence. Tea was set on the lawn, with delicious ices, raspberries and cream, etc... which were much enjoyed, while an orchestra discoursed acceptable music. Tea was also set in tho dining room indoors, where zinnias in their bright shades made an effective decoration. In the drawing room were many beautiful lilies and asters, with large jars of pink and blue hydrangeas. Miss Stewart was in floral chiffon, patterned with roses, worn over an tinderdress of pearl grev. Mrs Coates wore beige georgette, with broderie Anglaise m deeper shades, and a small hat of

reseda green, with twisted folds of panne fastened with a diamante motif. Her bouquet was of mauve flowers. Amon- the many guests were: Lady Allen, Lady Bell Lady Hosking. Lady Pomare, Lady Findlay, Lady Hall-Jones, Lady Luke, Lady M’Gavin, Mesdames Hawken, Guthrie, Bollard R A Wright, Sprott, L. P. Blundell, Seddom W. Earle, Larnacli, E. F. Hadfield, Dver O'Shea, Buckleton, F. E. Ward. Malcolm Ross, Macintosh, C. Tringham, Frazer, Clayton, Sheridan, Coleridge, Riley, W g’ Johnston, Morice, R. W. Kane, G. Chapman,’ Corliss, W. Pearce, W. D. Stewart, Alillward, H. Hail, Peacock, Adamson, T. Hislop, Robertson, Kelly, Burdekin, Marshall, J. Gillon, Carpenter, Allies, D'Oyley, Hobbs, Vickerman, Anderson (Auckland), Sinclair Thompson, J. E. Fulton, Noel Nelson. Kerr (Scotland), Nathan, F. M'Lean, T, Young. G. Tolhurst, and Gore, Aliases Skerrett, Harcourt, Brandon, MacGregor, Kebbeil, HallJones, Medley, Buckleton, Frazer, Tanner, Alacassey, Hadfield, Hawken, Coleridge, Dyer, Corliss, Alorice, Leckie, etc.

A particularly pleasant evening reception was given on Tuesday in honour of Mrs J. G. Coates at the Pioneer Club,' when there was a crowded gathering of members. Mrs Coates was received by the president and committee, and presented with a beautiful bouquet of roses and clarkia. Her frock was of black georgette, handsomely beaded with black paillettes and silver over white, with pointed edges to the skirt. Speeches of welcome were made by Afiss Kane (president) and Lady Luke (vice-president), and Mrs Coates responded very cordially. She said that everywhere they had been they had found that special welcome was accorded to New Zealanders, people were most kind, and they had had a most interesting and delightful experience. She was glad to be back with her children and friends, though the time away had been so pleasant, and she had had great joy in being with her own people in London. Airs Coates had an opportunity of talking with many friends, all of whom joined in bidding her " welcome home.” A brief but excellent programme was given and enthusiastically received, those taking part being songs by Mrs Shaw, piano solos and accompaniments by Miss Gladys Watkins, and some clever character sketches by Miss Helen Gard'ner. Supper was served in the dining room, the tables being charmingly decorated with leptosyne ami foliage. There was a most cheerful atmosphere about the party, and the guests stayed for some time after supper. many having an opportunity of talking to the guest of honour. Among those present were: Mesdames Sprott, J. P. Firth. H. D. Crawford, W. G. Reul, Sievwright, Corkill, Buckleton, Butler, Magnus, C. W. Earle Kelly (Vancouver), Davidson. Wylie, James, Williams, and J. Mackenzie, Misses Hall, Hardy, Seaton, Isaacs, and many more. The marriage of Murnie Bulkley (nee Wilson, Wellington) to Geoffrey, youngest son of Mr W. Callender, of Auckland, took place recently, when the Rev, E. M’Levie officiated.

The R.S.A. is making a great effort with its queen candidate competition in connection with the pageant next month, and has obtained candidates from each suburb as well as two from the city. The declaration of the leading lady will take place next Saturday night at a ball, when the votes will be counted, and the lady with the