THE LADIES' PAGE

Otago Witness, Issue 3832, 23 August 1927, Page 63

THE LADIES' PAGE

by

ESTHER

TABLE TALK.

Monday.

The St. Clair Women’s Club held its meeting on Monday, when an excellent programme had been arranged, : for which Miss Kay. E.. Peters was responsible. There were songs, pianoforte solos, recitations, etc., while pretty and very charming dances were given by Miss Trixie Calder and Miss May Wilson. A delightful little playette was the concluding item, the actors being Misses Anita Winkel, Sheila Neilson, and Nancy Lowe. Tea, coffee, and dainties were then partaken of and much enjoyed.

On Wednesday afternoon a large bridge drive, held at the residence of Mrs E. C. Reynolds in aid of the Victoria League, proved to be a most successful one. The house looked charming with its beautiful decorations of spring flowers and large fires everywhere, nd was so cosy that one forgot the wintry air outside. Delicious tea and dainties were much enjoyed. Mrs Reynolds received the guests in the hall robed in a soft shade of blue crepe de chine. There were present: Lady Sim, Mesdames Fitchett, Cook, Hobbs, O’Callaghan, Halsted, P. Halsted, O'Neill, Cogan, Sise, Hislop, Finch, Brewer, Barron, Jack, Fulton, Edmond, Evans, Chapman, Vallange, Thompson, H. Le Cren, M'Lean, Le Cren, Stock, Phillips, H. Fenwick, Taylor, Jenkins, Sim,' Siedeberg, Smeaton, Jennings, Brabant, Fergus, Gillman, D. Cook, J. Sim, Haggitt, Taylor, M'Gowari, Misses Shand, Neill, Cook, Macassey, Stock, Denniston, Wilkin, etc.

On Wednesday afternoon the Misses Letty and Barbara Williams gave a delightful afternoon tea at their home in High street in honour of Misses Josephine and Helen O’Neill. The Misses Williams received their guests in the drawing room, where the decorations of bulbs gave one the feeling of spring. Tea was enjoyed in the dining room, the table looking pretty with violets and primroses. Present were: Misses Halsted, Brewer, Finch, Wardell, Hartmann, Reeves, Peak, Nancarrow, Hart, Barr, Reid, Neville, J. Halsted, K. Rutherford, Hislop, Priest, Fenwick, Roberts, Fitzgerald, Vipan, Dldsbury, Mlnnett, Livingstone, Oram, Mandeno, Wilson, Paterson, etc.

On Wednesday evening Miss Betty Reeves invited a number of friends to her home in Park street to meet the Misses O’Neill. Bridge was played in the early part of the evening, and dancing to the gramophone later.

On Wednesday Miss Peggy Mandeno gave a luncheon party at the Tudor Hall for the Misses O'Neill, when a most enjoyable time was spent. There were present: Misses O’Neill (2), J. Halsted, Reid, Brewer, Oram, Barr, Hislop, Finch, Williams (2), Fenwick, etc.

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs Winston Barron, of Napier, invited a number of friends to afternoon tea at the Tudor Hall. The tables were prettily decorated with spring flowers. Mrs Barron., and her husband have been spending several months during the winter in Dunedin, and the tea party was given as a farewell before their return to Hawke’s Bay. Some of the guests present were: Mesdames Maitland, J. M. Ritchie, Macassey, Glendining, Cossens (Timaru), Shennan, Black, Riley, Shand, C. Rattray, E. Macassey, Russell Ritchie, and Henley, Misses Cutten, Webster, Rattray, Graham (2), Reynolds, and Williams (2).

Monday evening a most enjoyable bridge party was given by Miss .Nancy Barr at her home in Montpelier, the guests of honour being Miss Peggy Priest and the Misses O’Neill. Bridge was played in the drawing room, where the room looked charming with its decorations of spring flowers. A most delicious supper was partaken of in the dining room, where the table was decorated with red japonica: There were present : Misses Williams, Hislop, Oram, Halsted, Mandeno, Reeves, Haggitt, Brewer, Priest, O’Neill (2), and Brewer.

A delightful entertainment was given by Mrs Richards at “ Les Escop ” in the form of an afterndon ted. to the St. Hilda’s exgirls, who were asked to bring a gift for a bran tub. A prize was awarded for the most unique and best contribution costing the smallest amount. Great excitement was caused as the parcels' were opened, the prize falling to Miss Winnie Mondy. The gifts are t> be used in a bran tub at the coming sale-of work on Wednesday, inaugurated by the teachers, girls, and ex-glrls pt St. Hilda s College, the profits going to charities.

Miss Betty Fitzgerald was a. hostess at an afternoqn tea party given at the Tudor Hall in honour of the Misses Josephine and Helen ’O’Neill. Some of the guests present were: Misses Williams (2), Priest. Stronach, M. ’Wilson, Fenwick, Hislop,-Nevill, Reid, Barr, .Halstod (2), Oram, and Reeves.

. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Jenkins gave' a bridge party in honour of Mrs 0 Neill, at het residence, High street. The drawing room, where the hostess received, was beautifully deeorated with spring flowers. There were present: Mesdames O’Neill, Marshall .MacDonald, Moody, Black, Riley, Fulton, MacDonald, Haggitt, Stock, Jennings, Cook, Edmond, Ross, etc.

On Tuesday Miss Denniston invited a few friends to lunch at her residence. Melville, street, to meet Mrs Cossens, of Timaru.

Friday afternoon Mrs C. R. Chapman in-: vlted guests to afternoon tea at her residence, Manor place. The hostess received her guests in the drawing room, which was decorated with chrysanthemums. Thero were present: “Mesdames Shand, Holmes, Reid, Ross. Iverach, Cogan, G. Sise, and. Le Cren, Misses Moodfe, Webster, Shand, Duncan, etc. Mr and Mrs Dunlop, of Oamaru, have, come to settle In Dunedin, and have taken, up their residence In Royal terrace,. Mr and Mrs Russell Laidlaw returned; ; from the races In Christchurch during the week, and were the guests of Mrs Laidlaw, ; Pitt street. They left for the south on Friday. Mr and Mrs Edgar Hazlett left on Monday on a trip to Australia; Mrs George Ritchie and her daughter have. ; gone for a few weeks to Waimate. On Friday, afternoon Mrs J. E. Macassey. .enteriaihM A number of guests at her rest-, dence, St. Clair, at an afternoon tea party. Lit was given in honour of Mrs O’Neill. The rhouse ’ was most beautifully decorated with

spring flowers, and tea and dainties of all kinds were enjoyed in the dining room. Some of those present were : Mesdames' Laidlaw, Gallaway, Macassey, sen., Denny, E. Macassey, Priest, Shennan, Fenwick, Irvine, Fisher, O’Neill, Fulton, Nancarrow, A. Fisher, Black, MacDonald, Hilton, Orbell, Smith, and Reeves, Misses Gallaway, Priests Reeves, Macassey, etc.

On Saturday morning Mrs Marshall MacDonald invited a number of guests to a morning tea party in honour of Mrs O'Neill, when a very pleasant time was spent.

INVERCARGILL, August 20. Miss Brodrick and Miss Spicer are spendingi a week at Bluff on holiday. Mrs R. J. Gilmour returned from several months in Suva on Thursday evening. Mrs F. C. Rowley and Miss Vowles, who were in Christchurch for the Grand National, returned south on Tuesday. Mrs J. E. Bews and the Misses Vera and Edith.Bews returned by motor from Geraldine on Monday last. Mrs Oliver, of Timaru, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs R. N. Todd, returned home on Saturday last. Mrs Saunders, of Dunedin, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs J. M. Boyne, Gore. Mrs Leslie Shand, of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Brazier, “ Creagh,’’ Bluff. Miss Joan Reed, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Mrs E. R. Wilson, Gladstone, returned north on Tuesday. Hostesses, either for afternoon or evening parties, during the week include : Miss Asher, Mrs A. C. M’Ewan, Mrs D'Arcy Palmer, Mrs G. Tucker, and Mrs J. T. Prain. Miss Joan Hogg, who has been visiting her father, Dr R. H. Hogg, Spey street, left on Monday en route for America. Having completed an apprenticeship of four years with Mr D. Tannock, of the Dunedin Botanical Gardens, she will continue her studies at the Philadelphia Horticultural College. The fortnightly cabaret held at the Southland Women’s Club on Saturday evenings is certainly not waning in popularity. Those present last Saturday were: Dr and Mrs A. A. Tennant, Dr and Mrs Owen-Johnston, Major and Mrs M'Hugh, Mr and Mrs W. Johnston, Mr and Mrs G. Garrett, Mr and Mrs A. G. Butchers, Mr and Mrs W. Bews, Mr and Mrs R. Taylor, Mr and Mrs G. Broughton, Mrs H. Macdonald, Misses J. Rodger, B. M‘Gi2gor, O. Holloway, I. Spiers, D. Grieg, D. Richardson, A. Fraser, O. Rein, M. Collins, M. Ott, Brookesmith (2), L. Lawrence, C. Bailey, B. Lawrence, Reed (Dunedin), K. Wilson, R. Scandrett, N. Strettell, M. Royds, and N. Jeff, Dr T. Taylor, and Messrs H. M'Donald, G. Broughton, H. D. Irving, C. Keell, H. Drees, C. Lipscombe, M. Ott, M’lvor. H. Trevithick, H. Smith, S. Macdonald, H. Nicholson, G. Todd, C. Rout, C. Prain, Dunlop, T. Mahoney, J. Dundas, and G. Reed. A. A. Milne’s play “The Great Broxopp ’ was read by the members of the Play Reading Circle on Tuesday evening. The following is the cast: Broxopp, Mrs T. F. Gilkison ; Jack Broxopp, Mrs Tomlinson; Sir Roger Tenterden, Mrs A. G. Butchers; Ronnie Derwent, Miss Muriel Collins; Benham, Mrs T. F. Macdonald; Nancy Broxopp, Mrs F. O. M’Gibbon; Iris Tenterden. Miss M. Muir; Nora Felds, Miss Oelene Rein; Miss Johns, Mrs G. Cruickshank; the maid, Mrs N. J. Armour ; Chorus, Mrs D. J. Wesney. Others present were: Mesdames M’Farlane, Stanley Brown, R. S. M’lnnes, A. A. Stewart, T. S. Miller W. Macalister, John Macdonald, C. F. A Jones, J. D. Mitchell, Owen-Johnston, H. O Stuckey, W. Jones, C. C. Jennings, Hackworth, Callender, J. D. Gilmore, L. B. Hutton, W. Johnston, T. D. Pearce. J. Robertson R. N. Todd, Oliver (Timaru), J. M'Crostie, C. H. Hobbs, L. W. Spencer, R. Taylor W. R. Copland, Just. Lancaster, and Dalrymple (Oporo), Misses Perrin, Hamilton, Waddington, Cran, M’Kay, Gilchrist, York, Manson, and Robertson.

OAMARU, August 20. Miss Irvine is the guest of Mr and Mrs Bob Irvine. Hull street. Mrs Kemp has returned after a short visit to Dunedin. Mrs Sutton and Misses Sutton, who were in Christchurch for National Week, have returned. , _ , , Mr and Mrs Grater have returned from Dunedin. Mrs Tom Wright, who has been staying in Timaru, returned on Wednesday. Major and Mrs Orbell have returned from Christchurch. Miss Joan Henderson, who has been the guest of Mrs Tomlinson, has returned to Ne M° n and Mrs Fleet Burry have returned to Christchurch after spending a few weeks at Miss \l*ison Darling and the Misses Hewat left for Mount Cook on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Cock have gone to QueenstoMiss Hamilton, of Wellington, is the guest of O M n rS Thu7sday Vr th S e tr MLes Margaret ,and Alison DarUng'gave a very delightful afternoon for a few of ‘ "r girl friends. WAIMATE; August 20; Miss Erica Westmacott. of Timaru, was the guest of Mrs E. C. Studholme for the " e Mrs en A G. Pitt, Queen street, is visiting Ch M?ss Ch Li r ndsay, matron of the Public Hospital left on Tuesday to take temporary rhirec of the Timaru Hospital. Cuests at Te Kiteroa Rest House include : Mrs Moody, Miss Ross, and Miss Fairbairn (Dunedin) , Mrs J. M’Lean and Miss M Lean (Southland), and Mr and Mrs Large (haPi Mr’ and Mrs H. B. S. Johnstone have returned from Christchurch. The Waimate Orchestral Society held its first Concert on Thursday night, there being a full house. The orchestra, consisting of 15 instruments, provided some numbers all of which were appreciatively received.’ The instrumentalists were assisted bv Mrs L. Templeton and Mr H. C. Foster, whose vocal numbers were loudly applauded. Miss Gay Reeves proved a most capable accompanist. Among those Present. we re. Dr and Mrs Wylie, Mr and Mrs Foster, Mr and Mrs Shackleton, Mrs M Lean Mr and Mrs Manchester. Mrs Collett, Mrs Pitts, Mrs I M’Lean, and Misses Dailey, Manchester, M. I Manchester, Purchase, Collett, Lindsay, and Anderson.

TIMARU, August 19. Mr and Mrs George Ritchie, of Dunedin, arrived in Timaru from Waimate to-day Mrs A. A. Scott and Miss ’ftilson, Bidwill ‘street, are expected back from Dunedin on( M< Mr a and Mrs W. W. Baxter. Wai-itl road, left to-day on a visit to the North Island. Mrs E. O’Leary left Tirnaru this week tor a holiday in Australia. Mis Halmai Loughnan and Miss Maberley Beadel, of Christchurch, who will come to Timaru at the end of the’ -month to take part in the golf tournament, will be the guests of Mrs E. G. Kerr. Sealey street; Miss Marion Giles will be with Mrs Westniacbtt,

Nile street; and Miss Nora Hoare will stay with Mrs C. E. Johnston, Wai-iti road.

Miss Brenda Newman, Moana, is the guest of Mrs George Wright, of Wellington. Mr and Mrs Carl Roberts, of Ashburton, who were the guests of Mrs Charles Le Cren, Grey road, are now with Mrs Henry Harper, Grassy Hills, Waitaki. Mies Margery Gibson, Elizabeth street, who is in England, will leave at the end of the month for Holland, Germany, and Switzerland. From there she will motor to Parts with Mr and Mrs W. T. Ritchie, of Timaru. Mr and Mrs A. S. Fraser, of Dunedin, who are with Mrs Orr Walker, Sefton street, will go to Christchurch on Monday. Mr and Mrs O. H. Porritt, Sealey street, have returned from some weeks in the North I sand. Miss Laura Bowen, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs J. A. Julius, St. Mary's Vicarage. Mrs Ernest LeCren, of Christchurch, who was with Mrs C. E. Kerr, Kingsdown, has gone on to Dunedin. Mrs Isaac, with Misses S. and D. Isaac. Wai-iti road, who have been travelling round New Zealand in the s.s. Tamaroa, returned to Timaru on Wednesday. Miss Bevan, of Wellington, is at present their guest. Professor and Mrs Algie and party, of Auckland, Sir John and Lady Findlay, of Wellington, and Misses Aroha Clifford, Agnes Barret, and Hazel Halliday are at the Hermitage. The engagement is announced of Norman, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. Earle, of Timaru, to Peggy, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Close, of Oamaru. Mr and Mrs R. F. Wallis, of Gore, who were visiting Christchurch, Timaru, and Waimate, left for Dunedin to-day. Mrs Norman Orbell street, has returned from Christchurch. Mrs C. N. Greenland, Westport, is now her guest.

Mrs Alfred Garland, of Waimate, who was with Mrs C. Bryan King, Sealey street, has gone to Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Harry LeCren and Miss LeCren, who have been in Timaru for several weeks, will return to Fairlie on Monday. Mr and Mrs H. Sharp, of Wellington, have been staying with Mrs W. Sharp, Omatsu, Wai-iti road. On Friday afternoon Mrs Harry Le Cren and Miss Le Cren gave a very jolly little bridge party. Mrs Le Cren wore a graceful frock of grey patterned crepe de chine, while Miss Le Cren was in a woven silk frock of violet colour. The tea table was charmingly arranged with jonquils, stylosis, violets, and ferns. Others present included : Mesdames A. Grant. Howley, W. O. Moore, H. H. Webb. W. H. Walton, and English, and Miss White. Mrs Walton won the lucky number prize, and Mrs Grant the consolation.

ASHBURTON, August 20. Mr and Mrs 1,. Espagne, of Dannevirke. are the guests of Colonel and Mrs Findlay, Eiffelton. Mrs Trevor is spending a few days in Christchurch. Mrs Hutchinson, who has been staying with Mrs Pratt, Wills street, ha? returned to Palmerston North. Mrs C. Jennings and Miss if. Jennings went to Christchurch to hear Heifetz. Mrs W r . Lane and Miss Betty Lane have also motored to Christchurch to hear Heifetz. Mr and Mrs C. C. Roberts have motored to Grassy Hills, Waimate, where they are the guests of Mr and Mrs H. T. C. Harper. Miss Morrison, who is leaving the Ashburton High School to fulfil an appointment on the staff of the Wellington Girls’ College, has been farewelled by the staff and pupils, and entertained at two dances. Miss Morrison was presented with a rug and a clock. Mrs T. Hunter, of Christchurch, was the guest of Mrs Muir, Moore street, for the week-end. Miss Ethel Claridge left to-day for Napier. The engagement is announced of Miss Madeline Oakley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oakley, of West Belt, Ashburton, to Mr Anderson, of Flemington. Mr and Mrs W. A. Morgan, of Mount Somers, motored home froth Christchurch to-day. A very enjoyable bridge and 500 evening was held last night in St. Stephen’s Hall, and proved very successful. For those who preferred dancing music was supplied. The

proceeds go towards the sweets stall at the forthcoming church fete in September. The bridge prizes were won by Mrs F. W. Seldon and the Rev. T. F. Wiseman, and the 500 prizes went to Miss J. Spillane and Mr H. Smallbone.

CHRISTCHURCH. August 19. Mr and Mrs G. E. Mannering and family have returned from-a visit to Franz Josef Glacier. Miss Betty Williams, of Hawke’s Bay. is the guest of Miss Adrienne Aeland, Park terrace. Mrs Garth Gallaway, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs Cyril White, St. Andrew's square. Mrs Alister Mackenzie, of Clayton, Fairlie. who was the guest of Miss Enright, Bealey avenue, has returned home. Miss Betty Cotterill, Cashmere Hills, leaves on Tuesday for Dunedin, where she will be the guest of Mrs Charles Rattray. Major and Mrs Bond and Miss Mary Bond, who were in town for National Week, have returned to Claremont, South Canterbury. Saturday, the last day of the races at Riccarton, was a beautiful day, and there was a large attendance. Some of those present were: Mrs George Gould, Miss Barbara Gould, Mrs Boyle, Mrs Arthur Elworthy, Mrs C. G. Dalgety. Lady Rhodes, Mrs Symes. Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs William Bond, Mrs F. G. Gibson, Mrs Ben Howell, Mrs H. V. Drew, Miss Raine, Mrs P. Acton Adams, Mrs Charles Reid, Mrs Maurice Gresson, Mrs George Aitken, Miss Nancarrow, Mrs Harry Orbell, Mrs Leslie Orbell, Mrs J. G. Guthrie, Mrs Melville Jameson, Miss Cotterill, Mrs Endell Wanklyn, Miss Cracroft Wilson, Miss Barbara Williams, Mrs Percy Overton, Mrs M. O'Rorke, Mrs H. S. Barker, Mrs Ashley Dean, Mrs G. L. Rutherford, Mrs E. G. Hogg, Mrs Herbert Lawrence, Mrs J. D. H. Buchanan, Mrs A. E. Flower, Mrs J. S. Guthrie, Mrs J. W. K. Lawrence, Mrs D. W. Westenra, Mrs Arnaud M'Kellar, Mrs E. J. Cordner. Mrs E. T. Reece. Mrs W. H. Gaisford (North Island), Miss Betty Overton, Miss Norah Hoare. Miss Gerard, Miss Mary Bond. Miss Spencer Bower, Miss Turnbull, and the Misses Morkane.

Mrs Burnes Loughnan was hostess at a delightful little dance on Monday night, given at her home at Avonside. to celebrate the birthday of her daughter, Miss Halmai Loughnan. The drawing-room and hall were prettilydecorated with golden mimosa, and there were masses of beautiful violets in the supper room. Mrs Loughnan wore a handsome dress of black and gold French brocade, with a deep hem of heavily embossed gold and silver lace. Miss Halmai Loughnan wore a dainty frock of soft rose pink georgette, trimmed with shaded ostrich feathers. Miss Anthea Loughnan’s frock was of blush pink and cyclamen ombre georgette under silver lace. Miss Jean Burnes. of Melbourne, wore rose pink satin with transparent hem, and quaint little ruchings of rose pink net. The guests included : Mr and Mrs Bede Loughnan, Mrs Harry Holmes (Masterton), Mr and Mrs Percy Baines, Mr and Mrs John Moore, Mr and Mrs Gerald Gerard, Mr and Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mr and Mrs Peter Hall, Misses B. Nancarrow, Molly Chapman, Aroha Clifford, Nancy Gardn’er, Mary Hogg, Sally Holmes, Mary Morrison, Molly Black, Elinor West-Watson, Peggy Norton, Sybil Graham, May Andrew, Adrienne Aeland, Margaret Stevenson, Meta Nixon, Dorothy Day, Trolove, K. Bristed. Colonel Murray Gard'ner, Messrs A. B. Loughnan, Gavin and David Turnbull, John. Sloman, B. Savill, W. Day, R. Wood, G. Gerard, M. Johnston, N. Gard'ner, D. Wood. A. Stuart Bower, T. Miller, S. Lester. L. Black Chandler. W. Cowlishaw, Brian Trolove, M. Johnstone, G. Bristed, Chadwick, L. Harman, and S. Watson. The wedding of Miss Enid Minty, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. J. Minty, of “ Woniora,” Repton street, Merivale, and Mr Arthur Holmes Warren, of Featherston, younger son of Mrs and the late Mr Stuart Warren, of Wairarapa, was solemnised at the beautiful new church of St. Mary's, Merivale, on Wednesday afternoon. Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt performed the ceremony. Mr Davis Hunt was organist, and Mr Crossley Dampier-Crossley, of Parnassus, was best man. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome gown of ivory satin, brocaded in silver in floral design. The semi-fitting bodice had long sleeves of georgette, and the full skirt, finely shirred at the waist, opened in front over and underdress of dainty ivory georgette. From the shoulders fell a filmy train of georgette, with a wide pleated hem, and a trail of orange blossom. She wore a dainty tulle veil, and carried a sheaf of arum lilies. Miss Marjorie Tait was bridesmaid. She wore a pretty frock of pervenche blue georgette. Her hat. of biscuit-coloured crochet straw, was swathed with pervenche blue velvet ribbon, which fell over the brim, and was prettily swathed round the neck, and finished with a tiny posy of primroses. She carried a charming bouquet of primroses and freesias. Mr and Mrs Minty entertained a large number of guests at the winter garden. Mrs Minty wore a lovely gown of black georgette, finely tucked. Her coat was of black saJtin, and she wore a becoming hat of black straw and satin, with ospreys at one side, and carried a bouquet of scarlet anemones. The bride’s going away frock was a navy blue and beige ensemble. Her hat of beige corded ribbon was banded and lined with navy, and she wore a stonemarten necklet, and carried a beautiful musquash coat. The engagement is announced of Miss Esther Armstrong, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Armstrong, of Akitio, Hawke's Bay, ot Mr Edwyn Wilding, of Wilanda Downs, Southland, youngest son of Mr and Mrs F. Wilding, of “ Fownhope,” Christchurch.

BLENHEIM, August 18. A most successful cabaret dance was held in the Masonic Hall on Friday evening. Some of those present were: Mesdames F. F. Reid, wearing green and silver lace ; Roake, heliotrope georgette; Richmond. crimson beaded georgette ; M. Grace, cyclamen pink satin ; King, dark green taffeta; Whiting, salmon pink georgette ; H. M'Callum, black and silver crepe de chine ; J. M'Callum, pink beaded georgette; K. Robertson, black taffeta; Nathan, black georgette handsomely embroidered with coloured sequins ; and Barry, green georgette ; Misses J. Williams, blue floral taffeta: B. Griffiths, pink checked taffeta; N. Grigg, emerald georgette; G. Goulter, white georgette trimmed with sequins; J. Burden, pale blue taffetas ; L. Burden, orange and silver lace ; D. Pigou, pale green taffeta ; O. Pigou, white satin and lace ; F. Horton, blue and cyclamen georgette ; M. Horton, pink taffeta ; B. Mead, green taffeta ; Owen, pink chameuse; A. Matthews, blue silk; B. Matthews, crimson satin ; K. Cimino, green georgette trimmed with sequins ; and M. Bishop, sky blue taffeta. Mrs Bennett and Miss Pauline Bennett have returned from Wellington. Miss N. Grigg is visiting Christchurch. Miss M. Weld is the guest of Miss Nancy Gardener, of Wellington. Mrs E. B. Moore, of Nelson, is visiting her sister, Mrs Noble-Adams. Maxwell road. Mrs L. Griffiths and Mrs F. F. Reid spent the week-end at “ Ugbrooke.” Mrs Seymour Richmond has relucted from Christchurch. Miss Z. Clouston is the guest of Mrs Monro, “ Bank House.” Mrs Burden is spending a short holiday in Picton. Mrs P. M'Lean has returned from a holiday in the North Island. Mr Alexander Watson, the well-known English elocutionist, gave two recitals in the Town Hall. Some of those noticed present were : Mr and Mrs M. Wood, Mr and Mrs Young, Mr and Miss M'Nab, Mr and Mrs Corry, Mr and Mrs Reid. Mr and Mrs Churchward, Mrs Revell. Mr and Misses Burden, Dr and Mrs Noble-Adams. Mrs B. Clouston and Mr S. Clouston, Mrs Mills. Mr and Mrs Watts. Mrs Evatt. Mr and Mrs Stewart, Miss Anderson. Miss Pigou. Mr and Mrs F. Horton. Mr and Mrs Harvey. Mr and Mrs Sprosen, Miss Newton, and Miss Broadbent.

WELLINGTON, August 19. A particularly cordial and- pleasant party was given at the Pioneer Club hall on Saturday evening, when Mrs F. Dyer and Miss Lulu Dyer were the guests of honour. Mrs Dyer has been the chairman of the Navy League Girls’ Branch Committee, and Miss Dyer the secretary for some years, and as they are relinquishing the positions the girls decided to give them a party as an appreciation of the good work they have done. They were presented with beautiful bouquets on arrival, and the hall was artistically decorated with flowers and streamers, the effect being extremely gay and bright. There were about 200 guests present, among them being members of the executive and other committees. Sir Alexander Roberts spoke of the appreciation which was felt by all for the good work done by Mrs and Miss Dyer, and Miss Breen, the present secretary, handed to Miss Dyer a handsome French clock in a travelling case. Miss Dyer thanked all for their delightful gift, which came as a surprise to her. and which she would always value as a remembrance of their kindness. Songs were sung by Misses Bennie and Buekmaster, and Miss Halliday gave two quaint recitations. There were amusing competitions, the one which involved the tearing of an elephant out of a piece of brown paper being won by Sir Alexander Roberts, while the collecting of autographs within a given time was won by Miss Halliday. Among those present were: Dr Helen Bakewell (who presided). Lady Roberts. Mr F. Dyer, Mesdames Walker. J. P. Firth, Larnach. M'Evedy, W. Luke, Middleton. Blackie, H. Kirkcaldie, Goldie, and Bennie, Misses Norwood. Davis, Stevers. Ellison, Bowen, Turner, Corkill, P. Blundell, Allison,' Preedy, Jones, Willcocks, Bothamley. Poma re. Cooper, Bowring, Brunton. and M'Clure.

A visit was paid by her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson to the newly finished Truby King Karitane Hospital recently, when she was received by Sir Trubj' and the members of the Wellington committee. A thorough inspection was made of the hospital and grounds, and Lady Alice expressed herself as most interested in all she saw, particularly in the babies who were in residence. They then proceeded to the emulsion factory, and later tea was provided at the residence of Sir Truby King, which is close to the hospital grounds. The Old Girls’ Association of Queen Margarets College held a very pleasant dance at the Oddfellows' Hall rencently. when there was a large attendance of

guests. All the arrangements were good, and the dancers had an exceedingly pleasant evening. The hostesses were Mrs F. Wilson, wearing black ; Mrs M'Lellan, also iu black ; and Miss I. Wilson, principal of tlio college, who was in red georgette. The committee consisted ot Misses B. M'Lellan. in mauve taffetas ; B. Wilson, yellow sprigged taffetas : M. Young and F. Line, who were in blue taffetas. Among those present were : Misses N. Gray, M'Crae, P. Wilson. M. Townsend. W. Pride, Wallace. M. Smith, M. Allen, M. Rising. W. Chudley, L. Parkes, E. MacKenzie, J. Bennett, G. Hogg, L. Reid, S. Paul, E. Julius. E. Radford, N. Murie, D. Wiltshire, N. Williams. N. Tipping. J. Craig, L. Mackay, M. Bennie, and many others.

A particularly successful staff dance was that given by Messrs J. Hott and Co., Ltd., at the Adelphi Cabaret, when there were about 200 guests present. The whole of the cabaret was used, and all the arrangements for supper, sitting out, and novelty dances were capitally carried out by an energetic committee. Mrs J. M. A. Iloit and Mrs J. Annand Smith were the hostesses, and assisted in the entertaining of the guests. Mr Hott presented the Hott Silver Sports Cup to Miss Mavis Palmer, who will hold it for the year on behalf of the records department. Prizes were also given to the winners of dancing competitions. The whole evening went with a delightful swing, and the guests had a thoroughly enjoyable time. Among the pleasant dances held lately was the annual dance of the Wellesley College. which took place at the Art Gallery on Thursday night. The charming room, with its pictures and other objects of art. looked particularly fine, with the polished floor reflecting the bright colours of the many pretty frocks worn by the guests. There was excellent music and a good supper, both of which added much to the pleasure of the'evening. The chaperons were Lady Roberts, Mesdames H. Amos, M. HWatt, S. A. Longuet. E. W. Hunt. W. M. Page. J. W. Russell, F. Jones, and J. A. Duffy. Among the many guests were : Lady Hunter, Mesdames H. Drown. Didsbury, Robinson. Solomons, and Wylie. Misses Roso. Bennie. Frazer, Norwood, Gill, Vyner. ami many others. The staff dance of Messrs Tossnian was another cheerful function, much enjoyed by all thq guests, and which took place at the Kilbirnie Hall. The decorations were all in shades of blue and gold, while the snnper room w#s fragrant with spring flowers.

Among those present were: Mesdames A. B. and P. Tossman, Delmonte, A. Clements, and Harris, Misses Tossman, Bassin, Hawith, Clements, and others. Lady Hunter is in town at present, hut leaves next week for Porangahau. Miss Nellie Scanlan, a well-known woman journalist, is leaving New Zealand on September 2 for Australia. From there she will leave in a few weeks for Java and Singapore. Later Miss Scanlan means to make London her headquarters, and will probably be some time before she returns to the Dominion. Mrs Alec Newton has returned from a visit to’ Auckland. Mrs F. J. Earle has returned to Nelson. Mrs Creagh O’Connor has left for a visit to Nelson. Miss S. M’Lean and Mr and Mrs Tawse are ‘Wellington visitors to Wanganui. Mrs G. "Wilson is the guest of Mrs A. C. Pringle, of Timaru.

CARTERTON. August 20. On Friday night the Hastwells ladies hockey players held their annual ball, which was a notable success. The hall was tastefully decorated in the club’s colours by Mrs Duder and helpers. Mrs W. Bird presented each member of the club with a beautiful posy of violets. Among those present were : Mesdames W. Bird, J. Wylie Grey, C. Norby,

J. Duder, Coulter, and R. Te Tau, Misses M. Manihera, G. Seymour, V. Mortenson, I. Seymour, E, Sgivertsen, M. Smart, J. Elliott, W. Palmer, W. Nature, R. Hercock, S. Joss, A. Ellison, N. Ellison, and M. Johansen. The marriage took place recently of Miss Clara Pain, second daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Pain, of Mauriceville, and Mr Reginald Leonard Bradley, of Mount Bruce, Masterton. The Rev. J. Davie officiated. Miss Mona Curtis acted as bridesmaid, and Mr H. C. Bradlev was best man. The engagement is announced of Miss Mary Evelyn Castle, niece of Mr W. F. Knowles, of Dalefield, to Mr William John M’Phee, second son of Mrs D. A. and the late H. R. M’Phee, of Belvedere, Carterton. The engagement is announced of Eva, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Jensen, “ Riversdale,” Waihakake, to Clarence, second son of Mr and Mrs J. L. Churchouse, of Carterton. The engagement is announced of Alice, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. A. Hamilton, of Carterton, to Robert Arthur, youngest son of Mr and Mrs E. A. Gray, of Park vale. The friends of Miss Grace Cadwallader tendered her a parcel evening at her parents residence at Ahiakouka last week, in honour of her approaching marriage.- » At St. Mark’s Church, Carterton, on Wednesday, the marriage took place of James Doyle, only son of Mrs C. A. and the late Mr Moncrieff, of Carterton, and Ida Grace,

daughter of Mr and Mrs J. J. Cadwallader, of Ahiakouka. Miss Beth Humphries was bridesmaid, and little Beth Cadwallader was flowergirl. Mr K. Fairbrother attended as best man, The Rev. W. Raine was the officiating clergyman. The engagement is announced of Lilian Anne, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Osborne, of Clareville, to James Herbert Ferrier, only son of Mr and Mrs H. Dryden, of Martinborough. The Dalefield Hall was the scene of a happy gathering on Wednesday, when Miss Gladys Gallon was entertained in honour of her approaching marriage. Mr and Mrs D. J. M’lutosh have returned after a holiday spent in Dannevirke. Mrs A. Bunny, of Gisborne, is the guest of Mrs AV. H. Robieson. Mrs J. M’Lennan has returned from Auckland. Miss G. Beiliss is visiting Wellington. Mrs IL J. W. Lord is staying at the Hutt. Miss Alexa Stewart is visiting Dannevirke. Misses J. and M. Perry are in Napier for a holiday. Miss Elsie Sievers, of Levin, is the g’uest of Mrs Drummond. Miss Gertrude Kummer is staying with Mrs W. Kummer. Mrs H. Grams has returned from a trip to New Plymouth. Miss Gwen Wickens is spending a holiday in Wellington.

FEILDING, August 19. Miss Shelagh Murray has returned from England, ami has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs Jenkinson. Mrs Charles W'illiamson has been spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs Duncan, Taihape. Miss, Hazel Bramwell has gone on a trip to the Islands. Miss M'Donnell is visiting Mrs L. A. Elliott, West street. Mrs and Miss Horneman are visiting Mrs Goodbehere, Northfield. Miss Ona Brewer is the guest of her aunt, Mrs E. Brewer. Mr and Mrs E. A. Barton are spending a few days in Feilding. Mr and Mrs Jas. Knight have returned from a holiday spent in Honolulu. Misses Jean and Phyllis Harken were hostesses at a very jolly dance at their home during the week. The rooms were decorated with prunis blossom and japonica. Those present were : Mr and Mrs Graham, Mr and Mrs Little, Mr and Mrs Burrell, Misses Cornfoot (3), Johnston (2), Perry (2), Goodbehere, French, Webster, Hare, Bonsfield, Mason, Bailey, and Fry, Messrs Conway, Burrell, Redmayne (2), Ross (Foxton), Buchanan, Graham, Gunn, Boddy, Bailey, and many others. Miss Jocelyn Fish was hostess at a bridge party during the week. Those present were : Misses Bailey, Johnston (2), Mason, and Perry, Messrs Bailey, Connell, Burrell, M’Lean, and others. Mr B. Johnston won the prize, and Miss Perry the second prize. WANGANUI, August 18. Mr and Mrs A. Walker have returned from Wellington, and on Friday Mrs Walker was hostess at bridge. Miss V. Haise, of Marton, is the guest of Miss Mollie Searle, Wanganui. Mr and Mrs A. H. Bogle have returned from a motor trip to Hawke’s Bay, where Mr Bogle attended the Surveyors Conference in Napier. Miss Newcombe and Miss Taylor motored to Wellington this week to hear Heifetz. Mrs Tosswill was hostess at bridge on Wednesday.

The engagement is announced of Mollie, daughter of Mr ..nd Mrs W. Searle, of Hawke’s Bay, t> Roy Hewitt, son of Mrs and the late R. W. Haise, of Marton, formerly of Hastings. Miss Nola Luxford, formerly of Wanganui and known then as Nola Pratt, has now, by becoming Mrs William Bauerschmidt, junior, of Baltimore, United States of America, left Hollywood without a NewZealand representative, for she will make her home with her husband in Baltimore. There have been several pictures screened in this city featuring this Wanganui actress, who, it seems, not very long ago, attended the Girls College here. Mrs W. E. Quigley entertained a number of friends at a bridge -party on Tuesday. The Wanganui Rowing Club held its annual ball last Tuesday, and a very successful function it proved. The Druids Hall was attractively decorated with the club's colours, red and black, while suspended from the ceiling were two single sculls, which were massed with gay balloons. The walls were entirely covered with large branches of spring blossom, and the Club's monogram. Among those present were : Mrs H. D’Arcy, wearing creme satin and silver lace ; Miss C meron, nile green geor- | gette; Mrs D. Caiman, flame satin: Mrs J. Stone, egg-shell blue taffeta; Miss P. Graham, silver tissue flared ; Miss Lee Swan, powder blue taffeta; Miss L. Swan, rose shot taffeta with silver beads; Miss P. Campbell, rose and blue shot taffeta; Miss Z. Campbell, jade green satin ; Miss D. Doig, black net and cyclamen shawl ; Miss M'Naught, white taffetta and silver; Miss E. M'Naught, black crepe de chine and velvet flower trails; Miss Hatherly, green-shaded frock of silk; Miss Z. Sawyers, petunia georgette; Miss Pricilla Spurdie, rose georgette and rose-shaded fringe ; Miss O, Spurdie, pink georgette; Miss D. Weir, pale rose, mauve and lemon embroidered net; Miss Stiver, green satin and silver lace; Miss E. Wilson, black crepe de chine; Miss Stratton, sea-green satin; Miss M. Webb, tomato velvet; Mrs R. Jackson, black steelbeaded georgette; Miss K. Hoye, crimson satin and scalloped frills; Miss E. Karton. rose, taffeta ; Miss Duncan, lavender and silver brocaded taffetta : Miss M. Meuli, blue taffeta; and Miss J. Chaldicott, nile green taffeta. Mrs Ben Holmes was hostess at a young people’s dance at her residence, Plymouth street, last Wednesday evening. The rooms were decorated for the occasion with Iceland poppies and maiden hair fern, and a dainty supper was served. There were about la present. „ , , Mrs R. E. Cuthbertson, St. John s Hill, was hostess at a party and dance this week. Mrs Ray Brown, of Wellington, is at present in this city. Mr and Mrs Hope Gibbons left on Saturday for a month's holiday to be spent at Samoa and the Islands. Mr and Mrs Geo. Fear, Durie Hill, gave an' enjoyable party in honour of their daughter Joyce’s birthday last week. A large number of friends were present, and a jolly time was spent by all. Mrs Ivan Bovens, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs Bond, “ Sandon,” returned to her home in Pahiatua last weekend. ■ The many friends of Miss Eileen Wilkie, who was seriously injured in a motor accident three or four months back, will be pleased to hear that she is now making satisfactory recovery, and has returned to her home from the Wellington hospital. Mrs Raine is at present on an extended holiday at Remuera, Auckland, where she is the guest of Mrs Watson. Miss K. L. Raine, who is shortly to be married, arrived from Sydney last Wednesday, bringing with her a handsome trouseau purchased while at Melbourne and Sydney.

PALMERSTON NORTH, August 19. Mrs A. W. Barraud is the guest of Mrs H. Abraham, Stratford, Lady M’Gavin is at present staying with Mrs A. Fitzherbert. Ihaka street. Mrs D. Riddiford. who has been staying with Mrs Birch, Te Awe Awe street, returned to the Rangitikei last week. Mrs Richmond Hooper has gone to Auckland to meet her husband, D. R.-Hooper, who is returning from a trip abroad. Miss B. Loughnan is visiting 'Veilington. Mrs A. Russell and . Miss T. Russell have returned from Wellington.

Miss Jean Thompson is on a visit to Wellington. Mrs J. Waldegrave has returned to Raetihi. Miss Goldingham is visiting Mrs 11. Johnston in Marton. Mrs W. H. Jacob, Kiwitea, has left for a short holiday in Auckland. Mr and Mrs White, of Pahiatua, are the guests of Mrs F. S. Goldingham, Linton street. Mrs Vickers, of Taranaki, is the guest of Mrs G. G. Williams, Fitzherbert. Mrs P. Sim and Miss Sim are visiting Waipukurau for the golf tournament. Mrs W. Keeling is on a visit to Wellington, where she is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Lewer. Mr and Mrs Blackmore have returned from a trip to Honolulu. Mrs J. Gamble spent a few days in Palmerston North this week. Mrs Lateman, of Hawke’s Bay. is the guest of Mrs A. Fitzherbert. Ihaka street. HAWKE’S BAY, August 19. A wedding of great interest in Hawke’s Bay took place at St. John’s Anglican Church, Dannevirke, when Barbara Alice, younger daughter of Mrs and the late Mr W. H. Hartgill, of “ Cannon Heath,” Dannevirke, was married to Edward Darien, son of Mrs and the late Mr Eliot Warburton. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr M. W. Partgill, looked charming in a bridal gown of ivory panne velvet, made with tight fitting bodice and full skirt, which had a transparent hem of lace. Iler lovely lace veil was arranged with a wreath of orange blossoms, and fell in a graceful train. She carried a bouquet of choice flowers. The bridesmaid. Miss H. Blakistone, wore an early Victorian frock of pinkflowered taffeta, with a pink crinoline hat, with flowers to tone, her bouquet blending with her frock. The two little bridesmaids and train bearers were Miss Celia- Hartgill and Miss Molly Riddell. Their frocks were also of pink-flowered taffeta, and each wore hair bands of pink tulle, and posies. Mr C. Dalgety, of Mangaweka, was best man. The bride, who was formerly “ Brown Owl ” of St. John’s Brownies, was greeted later bj' the Brownie cry, as the Brownies outside the church formed a guard of honour, which the wedding party passed through. Mrs Hartgill entertained about 200 guests at ” Cannon Heath ” after the ceremony. The bride travelled later in a cornflower blue jumper suit, with ivory georgette front, and sleeveless coatee. Her hat was also in blue, and white fox furs completed the outfit. Among the guests were: Mrs N. P. Green (sister of the bride). Mrs M. W. Hartgill, Mrs W. Jacobs, Mrs R. Abraham. Mrs F. G. Phillpotts (New Plymouth), Mrs L. and Miss Abraham, Mrs W. L. Fitzherbert and Miss M. Fitzherbert, Dr and Mrs Pulman, Mrs R. N.' Blakistone, Mr and Mrs Kight, Mrs Southy Baker, Miss M. Sim (Palmerston North), Mrs J. H. Riddell. Dr and Mrs Beedie, Dr and Mrs Dawson, Mr and Mrs Hooper-Sinith, Mrs Knight, Mr and Mrs Blyth, Mr and Mrs Giesen, and the Rev. and Mrs G. B. Stephenson.

Mr and Mrs J. M'Gregor, of Rangitikei, who are leaving shortly to make their home in Hawke's Bay. were entertained by Mr and Mrs B. P. Lethbridge. “ Annbank,” to enable them to bid farewell to their many friends. Mrs J. E. Reid, of Waipukerau, leaves shortly on a visit to Australia. Mr and Mrs J. L. Lambert, of Hunterville, were in Napier for a short stay. Miss Watson,'of Havelock North, is the guest of Mrs Norrie at Takapau. Mrs A. Hindmarsh, East Cape, is .the guest of her mother, Mrs J. I. Cato, of Greenmeadows, Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs F. J. Williams, of Napier, spent a short stay at the Morcre Hot Springs Hotel.

Mrs Dolbel has returned to Melbourne after visiting her daughter, Mrs Stan Hannah, of Napier. Mrs E. Varley Hudson, of Auckland, and formerly of Napier, was In Napier for a short stay, and is now the guest of her daughter, Mrs G. Klingender, of Tikokino. Mrs Baird and her daughter. Mrs Moore, have returned to Masterton after spending the winter months in Napier. Mrs J. Ross, of Dannevirke, is on a visit to Napier. Miss Nora Hassell, of Hastings, was a bridesmaid at the Sherratt-Buchanan wedding at Gisborne. Miss Pharazn, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs T. Robertson, Hastings. Miss Bunny, Lower Hutt, is the guest of Mrs Dudley Kettle, Napier. Miss Sanderson, of Glenross, is on a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs P. Wall, of Hatuma, were in Christchurch for National week. The engagement is announced of Hylda Montgomery, second daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Y. Lethbridge, of “ Mahoe,” Waipawa and Gerald Plimsoll, eldest son of the Rev. and Mrs J. A. Roxburgh, of Hastings, England. . , , , „ Mr and Mrs W. H. Gaisford, of Dannevirke, were in Christchurch for the races. Mrs Faulkiner. of Napier, was the guest of Mrs G.'C. Fletcher. Wairoa. The Rev. G. N. 1 atson ami Mrs Watson (Temuka) are the guests of Dr and Mrs Hallwright, of Wairoa. Mrs W. M’Beth, of Christchurch, has been visiting Napier. Mrs F. Fryer, of Hastings, is visiting in " MJss'Tlarris has returned to Wairoa after a visit to England. ’ Mrs Herbert returned to Dannevirke after a visit to Napier, where she was the guest of her sister, Mrs R. Stewart.

HAMILTON, August IS. A jolly time was spent at the golf links. Hamilton, on Wednesday, when the Ladies Committee entertained the members at afternoon tea. The putting competition was won by Mesdames Mander and N. Johnson. Those present were: Mesdames H. Douglas. T. < ■ Fraser, E. Mears, W. H. Hume. M. G. Bell, A. Joll. 11. T. Gillies, T Lusk W. C. Ring. A. Coyne, C. Rees. A. J. Bond, V . L. King, A. English, A. Yule, S. Simmons, P. Stewart. F. House, E. M. Masters, P. Dingle, Bellingham, N. Ratcliffe, A. Budd, C. Taylor, H. Matthews, Atkins, J. Fronton, Brown, R. Guy, Grut. E. Cox, J. Strang, E. Gresham, H. N. Eiby, W. Tudhope, E. Dav A Beale, R. Worley, Bellingham, Bartlett? Jacobsen, E. J. Stewart, Peterson and G Gower. Misses Stevens, E. Hammond, D. Mackay, R. Burley. J. Masters, W. Manning, Dawson, Ford. Earle, K. Wilson, G Hammond, R. Whyte, Tully, J. Templer E. Norris, D. Yule, Eggleston, Fulton. I. Guj, B. Hunter, Rimmer. M’Kenzie, V. Cann, C. Hunter, Allen, Frankham, Johnson, J. I ratt, L. Hume, and A. Coventry.

The Misses Brann were the hostesses at a bridge party on Friday. The rooms were beautifully decorated with lovely Iceland poppies and pale pink camellias. Those present were: Mesdames G. G. Taylor, E. E. Roberts, A. H. Nicoll, E. R. Lee, B. Christophers, N. Banks, and M. Wells, Misses Calvert, Cox, Dunne, Christophers, K. Brabant, and Gwynneth.

The Hamilton High School Old Boys’ annual dance took place in Alexandra Hall on Thursday. It was a most successful function the decorations being very pretty both in the hall and supper room. The ladies present were: Mesdames G. E. Buckland. P. Nelson. S. Arthur, H. D. Tait, Pryor. Brown, Clapham, and Froude, Misses Speight, R. Burley, Masters, W. Manning, Otter, M. Dowd, Tattley, Flyger, S. Quick, Halliday, Waterhouse, Edgecumbe, Capper, M. Greville, P. Anchor, Russell. C. Chitty, Vickery, Hepburn, Nicholls, P. Bullock, Johns, Bowie, Sweeney, Clegg, V. Cann, D. Clark Gardner, Brown, Newell, D. Waterhouse, E. Hill, Watts, P. Geary. ClaytonGreene, Roche, M. King. Wernham, Stewart. H. Firth, S.-JWilson, Wallace, T. Brown, and I. Capper.

An “ at home ” was held on Thursday in the Claudelands parish hall, organised by the ladies’ guild. Mrs C. O. Bennett sang several songs most pleasingly, and Miss Norah Valder played several pianoforte solos. Mrs H. Valder acted as hostess, and also gave an interesting account of her recent trip to England. Those present were i Mesdames H. Valder. G. R. Barnett, Marlow, Sell, H. T. Gillies, C. Rees, E. H. Curling. Griffiths, H. N. Eiby, E. R. Gresham, H. Holloway, Course, Lamprell, Whiteley, Bennett, F. Snell, Hampshire, Houlden. C. Newell, J. H. Whitton, Baker,- J. Chesterman, J. M’Kinnon, Waters, E. H. Hammond, R Clark, A. Chesterman, Horspoo), F. A. Quirk, B. Bagley. E. Wilkin, M. Goring. Carter, Griffiths, Houlden. R. Gray. M’Cabe Lightbourne, and Wallace. Misses Daldy, N Valder, Newell. M’Pherson. and Whitton.

AUCKLAND, August IS. Mrs W. H. Parkes was-the hostess at two very charming parties given on Wednesday and ’’hursday of last week at her home, Marinoto, Symonds street. On Wednesday bridge was played, and tables were arranged in the reception-room as well as an adjoining room. Spring flowers were to be seen everywhere, and in the dining-room Iceland poppies, irises and narcissi were used in various shades of yellow for the tea table. On Thursday an interesting T ,r °- gramme was contributed, when Mrs B. B.

Wood (Christchurch), Mrs Parkes, and Miss Eileen Parkes sang several songs, Misd Cherry Anderson gave a pianoforte solo, and an amusing sketch entitled “ Suppressed Desires ” was cleverly acted by Miss M. Gaudin, Miss -Palethorpe, and Mr Graham. Mrs Parkes wore a frock of black satin beaute with steel ornaments, and Miss Eileen I'Kikes a frock of beige crepe faille, pattorned in pink roses. Some of those present on Wednesday were: Mrs .Alfred Nathan, Mrs W. D. Duthie (Wellington), Mrs Rathbok.s, Mrs Russell, Mrs Coibcck, Mrs Tolhurst, Mrs H. E. Vaile. Mrs M‘Caw, Mrs Martin, Mrs Borrie, Mrs Pilling, Mrs Hope. Dewis, Mrs Stokes. Mrs Upton, Mrs E. H. Deys, etc. On Thursday afternoon there Held, Mrs David Nathan, and Mrs T. W. ■were present among others: Lady Lockhart. Mrs H. Horton. Mrs E. Horton, Mrs J. Ewen, Mrs Casement Aiekin, Mrs A. Carr, Mrs C. Buddle, Mrs Talbot. Mrs Haggitt and her sister, Miss Tolmie (Dunedin), Mrs Hain, Mrs Nolan. Mrs P. Chrisp. Mrs E. Anderson, Mrs A. Clark. Mrs S. Thorne George, Mrs Rose, Mrs Friedlander, Mrs Furby, and Miss Coates. Miss Horton. Miss Macintosh (Wellington), Miss Mowbray, and the Misses Peacock, etc.

The French Club gave another dance on Tuesday evening of last week at the Click Clack Cabaret, when among those present was M Paul Ser re. Consul for France. The Victoria 'League gave an “ at home ” last Tuesday afternoon in the league’s rooms. Shortland street, in honour of Hrs Hope Lewis, of Wellington, who is staying with her relatives in Auckland. Other'guests of honour included the Misses Murray (2) and Miss Davis, who have just returned from a visit to England and the Continent. Mrs Wilson (Te Aroha). Mrs Stober and Miss Warren (■United States), Miss Flavell (Dunedin), and Miss Seth Smith (Christchurch). Miss Mowbray, president of the Auckland branch of the league, welcomed the guests.

Mrs W. Stringer gave a moring tea party at her flat in Courtville last Tuesday morning, when among the guests were: Mesdames Collins. Turner. Hay, H. H. Reid, Tewsley. W. H. Parkes, and Coleman, and Misses Isaacs, Tewsley, and Coleman. A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew’s Church, Epsom, on Saturday afternoon of last week, when Muriel, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs P. N. Kingswell, of Golf road, Epsom, was married to Shan

Brooke, son of the late Mr F. N. Butler and Mrs Butler, of Norwood, London. The church was decorated with clusters of arun lilies and feathery bamboo, while trails of asparagus fern with quantities of pink and white camellias formed an archway in front of the chancel. The bride wore a graceful frock of ivory georgette, and the train of Brussels lace was lined with pale pink georgette, and caught at the shoulders with sprays of orange blossoms. A circlet of orange blossoms was also used to keep the Brussels lace veil in place. Nora Yates was a dainty little trainbearer, her frock of pink georgette being trimmed with loops of blue satin ribbon, and her poke bonnet being made of pink georgette. The bridesmaids were Miss Betty Crooke and Miss Isobel Paterson, dressed alike in frocks of shell-pink georgette, relieved with pastel blue, and georgette coats in a shade of deep rose, with collars, cuffs, and wide hem of looped velvet ribbon in a darker shade of rose. Their hats of rose crinoline straw were finished with rose velvet ribbons, and they carried floral muffs of pink camellias and forget-me-nots, edged with ruchings of pink and blue tulle. Dr Hobbs, of London, was best man, and Mr Cecil Bruges acted'as groomsman. After’ the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, to which only intimate friends and relatives were invited. Mrs and Miss Mill, of Port Chalmers, arc staying at Cargen.

Mrs W. E. Brown, senior, who has been spending the past few months in Dunedin with her son. Mr R. W. Brown, has returned to Auckland, and is staying with her son. Mr Allan Brown, Takapuna. A LETTER FROM HOME. By Sheila Scobib Macdonald. (Special for the Otago Witness.) June 27. I am spending a quiet week-end in a village near Cambridge, a village so small, so peaceful, so utterly out of the world that the ’least imaginative of mortals could easily believe that at anv

moment a stage coach with a 'band of highwaymen in hot pursuit might dash round the corner, or a squad of men-at-arms camp on the green. The houses are all washed white, with infinitesimal latticed windows, rose festooned, thatched roofs, and walls bulging outwards with age. They cluster round the green, in the centre of which one blatant red brick modern villa strikes a shattering note, although doubtless as far as comfort is concerned it is infinitely to be preferred to its picturesque neighbours. There are delicious gardens in front of each cottage, with Canterbury bells pushing heavy heads through a tangle of currant bushes, and double white pinjes lining either side of the narrow path of ancient crazy pavement between gate and front door? Behind the village, overlooking the peaceful green, with its flocks of hissing geese and ducks, is the liehen-covered grey stone church, dating in part, from the seventh century, and surrounded by an ancient churchyard, amidst whose moulding tombstones tall dark yew trees stand out narrow and glowing against a grey, cloudy sky. In this very church a rather famous Cambridge highwayman once sought sanctuary. Pursued by the King’s men, thirsting for his blood, he raced across the green, and with one arm thrust through the iron ring of the heavy nail-studded church door, defied his enemies. The monks took liim within and gave him food, and the King’s men sat outside and waited.

In the end the monks clothed him in spotless white, put a crucifix in his hand, and eent him out into the King’s highway. As long as he kept his robes white, his crucifix in liis hand, and strayed not one yard from the highway he was unmolested. The village folk still say that his ghost can be seen wandering up and down the road which leads to London, but I rather think even ghosts might find the smell of petrol and the hum of an unending stream of motors too nerve racking for pleasant walking. It is to be hoped that this highwayman of faroff days enjoyed better weather for Ins stroll than we are at present endurin", for the cold has been wintry and the rain incessant.

Cambridge is just eight miles away—a grey smudge on the horizon, across gently undulating fields of growing corn, each one surrounded by clipped hawthorn hedges, with here and there a vivid splash of scarlet poppies by way of variety—a feast of rural beauty, typically and wholly English. Lut what a backwater ! Our house was once a farm house, with endless faintly musty smelling, small windowed, oakbeamed rooms, an immense stone-flagged kitchen, an equally immense back kitchen larder- find pantry, and for sole water supply an antiquated hand pump in a corner of the kitchen. Of modem conveniences there are none, but the smiling, rosy-cheeked cottage maiden who presides over the inconvenient whole doesn’t mind that. Her mother’s cottage is even more so, and of the ways of the world beyond her village she neither knows nor cares. Why aren't we all like Hattie? (that’s her refreshing, old-fashioned name). But we aren’t. One side of me adores my surroundings, but the other demands constant hot water, gas cookers, electric light, and multitudinous other modern contrivances. So to-morrow I shall say good-bye to the great stone-flagged kitchen and picturesque pump and return with an inward sneaking satisfaction to a world where the hot water for one’s bath flows out of a tap, coming from heaven knows where, but assuredly not from a pump in the first place, and thereafter from the immense smoke-blacked kettle which hangs over the open fireplace. * * *

It seems a long, long erv from here to Wimbledon, where Betty ‘Nuthall goes from success to success, and is so feted, admired, interviewed, photographed, and adored as surely might turn the head of any queen upon her throne. Betty has made” Wimbledon this year, even as the famous Suzanne, has hitherto done, and. oh ! isn’t it a pleasant feeling even for those who couldn’t hit a ball over the ne t if they tried to know that we have a British- girl at last just romping home over all-comers. Betty has to have a police guard to get her through the crowds waiting just to catch a glimpse of her, though possibly a girl who doesn’t show a sign of a flutter at appearing before a crowd 20,000 strong might push her way unaided. When asked “the other day whether so much praise wouldn’t turn her head, one of the star’s schoolboy brothers nudged' his .sister in the ribs, and with a wink remarked, “We’ll see to that.” But. what a position for this girl of just 16! School is impossible, so she works with a governess at home—only in the intervals between tournaments, of course—and the world is already at her feet. I have not been to Wimbledon, but I was told that the scenes of enthusiasm after her defeat of the United States champion, Mrs Mallory, defy description. People for the time being went quite mad with excitement, and the girl victor was cheered to the echo.

Everyone who can “ wangle ” a room at an hotel, or an invitation from friends, has gone north to see the eclipse, and all less lucky folk are polishing bits of smoked glass and very importantly cutting small holes in paper in order *0 see for themselves the shadow cast by the moon. It’s to be hoped that the sun will come up to the scratch, for if ever an eclipse looked like being a complete fiasco ours does To-day. The sun disappeared from view about the beginning of June, and except for rare and brief intervals lias not since been seen.

Every year a small army of enthusiasts hopefully camp out on the night of June 20 at Stonehenge, hoping in spite of dashed hope to see the first ray of the rising midsummer sun strike the ancient sacrificial stone of the Druids. The first rays of the rising sun should rest on the exact centre of the stone, but for years past, although the crowd of chilled spectators has been there and everything else was in order, the sun was con°spicuous by* his complete and prolonged absence. This year the long vigil of the crowd ended in laughter and disorder, for an enterprising youth trained a powerful torchlight directly on the stone at the identical moment that the coming sun should have been busy, with the result that for a moment or two everyone was completely fooled. Then, with one accord, a dash was made for the wag, who, however, escaped a mauling, and a damp, depressed, and chilly stream of humans went disconsolately’ away to breakfast.

The Duke and Duchess of York return to-day—such a day, too; winter rain falling incessantly, and a cold wind blowing in odious little gusts. I am quite glad that distance makes it impossible for me to join the cheering throng which, despite the terrible weather, will doubtless greet them.

I saw the King and Queen drive through Regent street last week. It was a magnificent sight, for the street itself is splendid, and every shop window was gay with flags and bunting and flowers. The Queen was a picture in palest grey and mauve, and both she and the King must have been exhausted with the com stant turning from side to side to acknowledge the roars of cheers which greeted them. Some people there are who still mourn for ths irregular charms of the old Regent street, but the modern one is a thing of very satisfying beautv. Some claim that it is now the finest street in the world, which claim, though pleasantly British, is being rather hotlv refuted by eminent citizens of less favoured nations.

E) ery railway company and touring agency is imploring the dwellers in these isles to take heed to their summer holiday. The August holiday season is a horrible time, for every beach and hotel and boarding house is crammed, and there is no peace and quiet anywhere. Empty 7 stretches of sand are quite unknown, and the inevitable piers and strolling players, as well as innumerable other side shows of every description, destroy all the peace ami beauty of a seaside holiday.

By’ the end of July’ the London season is over, the schools break jtp, and the holiday rush begins. Ascot is at the height of the season, Henley and Goodat the end. Henley regatta starts on Wednesday, when everyone interested in this loveliest of river sport centres hopes, that the eclipse will have the effect of bringing back the sunshine. It was at Henley where Mr Giles Henderson, who recently married Lord Kylsant s daughter, gave his farewell bachelor supper, and, like a silly child, poured cans of petrol into the river and then set it alight. The consequences were rather disastrous, for the flames did considerable damage to Phyllis Court, loveliest of lovely 7 club houses, on the banks of the river. Quantities of glorious rambler roses rioting over brick walls were blackened and burnt. The foolish young man, still on his honeymoon, is being threatened with legal proceedings, and, in the opinion of most people, thoroughly deserves all he gets. It was at the Kylsant wedding that innumerable faked invitations were sent out to all sorts and conditions of people, some of whom, poor unfortunates, turned up beaming at the ceremony 7 . Since then there has been a regular commotion over the unasked guest, or “ crasher,” who, it appears, turns up in force at all society 7 functions. What a nerve it must take to don one’s glad rags and greet a hostess who doesn’t know of one's existence!

HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS.

Soft brooms last longer if dipped occasionally in hot water and salt. Scorch stains on white silk can be removed with bicarbonate of soda, mixed to a paste with cold water. Use a tablespoonful of milk, in which a little brown sugar has been dissolved, to glaze cakes or pastry.

When hands are stained, through peeling fruit or vegetables, rub them with a mixture of vinegar and salt.

To hasten the setting of a jelly, place the mould__in a basin containing cold water in which a little salt has been dissolved.

The corks of bottles containing gum and other sticky substances should be rubbed with grease, to prevent them becoming fixed. To keep flatirons in good condition, wash them occasionally in hot water, to which a generous amount of soda has been added.

Add a tablcspoonful of paraffin to the water when washing linoleum. This not. only 7 removes stains, but helps to preserve the linoleum.

Excellent bedroom slippers for the children can be made from their discarded felt hats. Cut four soles from the brim, two strips from the base of the crown, and the toes are formed from the top of the crown. Join two sole pieces together to make a double sole, join the

strip round the heel and sides, then join the toe-piece over the front. An elastic strap across from side to side will ensure a snug fitting. If when making pastry 7 a little lemon juice is added to the water, it will make the pastry lighter and remove all taste of fat or lard.

To keep a cut lemon fresh, put it on a plate and cover with a tumbler. This excludes the air and prevents the lemon from drying or getting mouldy. You can clean windows and pictures rapidly by rubbing them with a clean rag sprinkled with turpentine or petrol. If the windows are very dirty, wash with cold water first, then rub with petrol or turpentine.

HOME INTERESTS.

CREAM DATES. Remove the stones from some large dates, and fill each with rather stiff confectioner's custard. Brush over with, beaten egg, roll in cake crumbs, and fry in a little hot batter, turning once. Drain well, on soft paper, and place in small paper cases. CHOCOLATE CAKES. Here is a recipe which makes small chocolate cakes of a very light texture with the minimum of trouble. Required: Two bars plain chocolate, 3cz butter, two eggs, half teaspoonful baking powder. 3oz flour, 4oz caster sugar, one tablespoonful milk. Break the chocolate (small bars ana suitable), into small pieces, and place in stone jam jar, standing the latter in a saucepan of boiling water, and keeping it over a gentle heat ti't the chocolate melts. Cream the sugar and. butter. Add the yolks of the eggs, and than the melted chocolate. Beat well, whip the whites of the eggs till stiff, add the baking-powder to the previously sieved flour, add the whites of the eggs Ind the flour alternately till all is lightly mixed. Half fill some baking cases, and cook in a moderate oven for 15 minutes. POACHED EGGS. Eggs for poaching should be quite two days old, otherwise the white is too milky to set. Have the frying-pan nearly full of boiling saltad water with a little vinegar added—a tablespoonful to one pint of water. Break the eggs separately into a cup or saucer, keeping the yolks whole, and slip the eggs, one by one, into the water, and let them simmer until the white is set. Take the eggs up with a slice, drain, and serve on slices of toast, ham, or bacon. A very good way to keep the eggs in shape while cooking is to cover each with a cup, as soon as it is put into the frying-pan. CURRIED EGGS. An ounce and a-half of butter, loz flour, one small onion, one small apple, four or five hard-boiled eggs, IS teaspoonfuls of curry powder. J pint stock. Fiy tha sliced apple and onion till brown, in the butter. Mix flour and curry powder smooth with a little stock, and add it gradually to the apple and onion; then add the rest of the stock, stirring all the time. Cook for about 20 minutes, and then add tho sliced eggs, and heat them thoroughly in the sauce. Serve hot with a border of rice. APPLE BATTER. Quarter pound of flour, one egg, half pint of milk or milk-and-water, J. lb of apples, half lemon (rind only), three-quarters of a teaspoonful of sugar, few currants, some grated nutmeg. Make the batter, fla«onr is with grated nutmeg, and leave to stand. Peel, core, and slice the apples, and stew until tender, adding the sugar and grated lemon rind, and just sufficient water to cook with them. Mash to a pulp, turn into a greased piedish, and mix in about one tablespoonful of currants. Pour the batter over, and bake for about of an hour. Serve with caster sugar. PANCAKES. One egg, 4oz of flour, half a pint of milk, quarter of a teaspoonful of salt, one lemon, caster sugar, lard cr dripping for frying. Mix the flour and Balt together in a basin. Make a well in the middle, put in the .egg. Pour about two tablespoonfuls of. milk on it, then, with a wooden spoon, stir the egg and milk into the flour. Add more milk, gradually stirring it into ths flour smoothly until half the milk is used, and all the flour worked in. Now beat the batter witK the bowl of the woodan spoon for ten minutes or until the surface is covered with bubbles. Add the rest of the milk, and let the batter stand for about an hour. Pour one teaspoonful of melted lard into a small frying-pan, when a faint blue smoke rises from it, pour in enough • baiter to coat thinly the bottom of the pan. Fry till a golden brown underneath, shaking the pancake now and then tn make sure it is not sticking. Then toss or turn the cakfi over and fry the other side. Turn the cake on to a sugared paper. squeeze a little lemon-juice over. Sprinkle with sugar, and roll it up neatly. Keep hot while the others are being cooked.