THE LADIES' PAGE

Otago Witness, Issue 3842, 1 November 1927, Page 63

THE LADIES' PAGE

TABLE TALK.

Monday. The annual meeting of the Otago Women’s Club was well attended on Wednesday afternoon, when the Lounge was taxed to its limits long before the appointed time, every chair being taken. The meeting continued for about an hour, during which time 10 people spoke, and various proposals were made. Mrs Hewitson, who is at present acting president on behalf of Lady Ferguson, spoke on the closing of the club, giving a short outline of the balance sheet, and telling of the extensions there had been made. Afterwards she announced that early in the beginning of the year the club would welcome back their president, Lady Ferguson. Sevefßi .of the chairwomen, on behalf of the various circles, spoke, and it was interesting to note what a large number of members each circle had. The Art Circle, of which Miss Mary Smith is chairwoman, has no less than 300 members. Miss Duthie read the report of the Gardening Circle, which throughout the year has done such excellent work and had such large attendances at all its meetings. This circle has a balance of £26, which is principally devoted to the railway station garden prizes. One only has to see the delightfully kept gardens, laid out and arranged with skill to show what good work is being done. An interesting account was .given of the Motor Circle by Mrs A. Smellie, which has done such excellent work for the hospitals. It has a very large number of willing members, all of whom give up their time and cars to the very best cause. With the pgospect of daily light saving arrangements are being made for the night nurses to have outings. Special thanks were given to the matron of the Hospital, Miss M’Nab, who had helped so much with arrangements. Another suggestion that was made was to have a bridge circle formed, the proposal being seconded. Appreciative remarks by Mrs Wakefield Holmes on the subject of the addition of the Roger’s grand piano were received with great enthusiasm. An other suggestion was that people who had books suitable for boys should leave them at the club so that they could be sent to the post and telegraph boys. At the conclusion of the meeting Sir Charles Statham was thanked for his help to the club, and also Mrs Hewitson and the executive for their work during the year. At the conclusion most of the members enjoyed delicious tea and dainties in the clubrooms, chatting over the year’s doings.

On Thursday evening Dr Emily Siedeberg gave a party at the Otago Women’s Club to the final-year medical students. Dr Siedeberg received the guests at the entrance, and .was gowned in a handsome peachcoloured beaded and spangled georgette. During the evening musical items were given by Mr Perry, who sang several times ; Mr de Clive Lowe, who gave one or two concertos on the violin ; Miss Rnynor Bell, who played the piano, and Miss r Humphrey, who acted as accompanist. A delightful little playlet called “ The Drawback,” was given by Miss Asliu and Mr M’Callum. A musical trio by Miss Humphrey, Mr de Clive Lowe, and Mr Perry was much enjoyed. Supper was then partaken of, after which some more musical items brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. Some of the guests present were : Dr and Mrs Hector, Dr and Mrs Morrell, Dr and Mrs Dodds, Dr and Mrs Lawson, Professor and Mrs Parkinson, Mesdames Siedeberg. T. K. Sidey, Primmer, Burdekin, and Pickerill, Misses Newton, Asliu, - and Humphrey, Messrs de Clive Lowe, Nicolson, Perry, etc.

On Thursday evening a “ welcome back ” dinner party was given to Miss Dale Austen (“ Miss New Zealand ”) and some of her friends by the management of the Empire Theatre at the Grand Hotel. Miss Dale Austen looked charming in a beautiful pastel blue georgette gown made very full, with a ruche of ostrich feathers on the hem. Miss Vera Hodge (maid of honour) wore a pretty robe of blue georgette heavily beaded. Miss Thelma M’Millan was in a sea foam frock relieved with touches of pink.

The Anderson's Bay Bowling Club held its opening on Wednesday afternoon in perfect weather. The greens were in good order, and there was a large attendance present. During the afternoon tea was much, enjoyed by all present.

During the Anglican Synod which was recently held in Dunedin the ladies of the various guilds provided afternoon tea. It was very much appreciated by all present, and proved a delightful diversion to a somewhat formal meeting, giving, as it did, all present a chance of talking to one another, and making the gathering altogether more sociable than is usual. Mrs George Roberts, accompanied by Miss Ruby Neill, left by motor for the nort\ on Monday. Miss N. Fenwick returned from Canterbury, where she has been paying a round of visits. Mr and Mrs Milner, of Oamaru, are at present on a short visit to Dunedin. Miss G. Webster, who was on a visit to Invercargill during the week, has returned to Dunedin. Mrs Fotheringham, of Oamaru, is at present on a short visit to Dunedin. Sir, William and Lady Sim returned to Dunedin on Saturday. Mr and Sirs Edgar Hazlett, who have been absent in Australia for some months, have returned to Dunedin. Dr Fitchett, accompanied by Mrs Frank Elmore, of England, arrived iiy Dunedin on Thursday. ' Miss Cara Graham is at present on a visit to Oamaru. Mrs and Miss Brodrick, of Invercargill, are at present on a visit to Dunedin. Mrs Watson Shennan. who has been on a visit to Mrs Gladstone Robinson, returned to Dunedin on Wednesday. On Monday night those concerned in the Trinity College examination held a dinner at the Tudor Hall, and discussed matters in connection with the examinations. . Mrs Irvine and Mr Charles Bridgeman, who went to meet their father in Wellington,

motored back to Dunedin with Mr F. O. Bridgeman on Wednesday. Mr Bridgeman returns in good health after having spent a pleasant time in England. Mr and Mrs A. Smellie, who were on a visit to Pembroke, returned to Dunedin on Tuesday. On Thursday afternoon the St. Hilda’s College girls held their annual sports at the Caledonian Grounds in beautiful weather. A large number of relations and friends were present, and a pleasant time was spent watching the girls in their races, jumps, etc. During the afternoon tea and cakes, handed round by the girls, were much enjoyed. At the end of the afternoon Dr Thompson very kindly presented the prizes to the lucky ones amidst cheers and applause from the girls. On Thursday a team of girls from St. Hilda’s College journeyed to Invercargill to play a tennis match against the girls of St. John’s College, Invercargill. This has become an annual match, and is much looked forward to by the girls. INVERCARGILL, October 31. Miss M’Lean has returned from a holiday in Alexandra. Mrs T. M. Macdonald has returned from a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs Peggy M’Queen has returned from a holiday :n Gore. Miss Brown, of Dunedin, is the guest of Dr and Mrs Stanley Brown, Don street. Mrs T. D. Pearce returned last Saturday evening from Dunedin. Mrs H. O. Haggjtt left on Thursday for Timaru to be present at the Waihi School sports. Mr and Mrs' George Cruickshank spent Labour Day week-end in Queenstown. • Mrs A. M. Macdonald returned from a short holiday in Dunedin and Central Otago dn Monday. Mrs C. J. and .Miss Brodrick are at present staying in Dunedin at the Grand Hotel. Mrs S. Morell Macalister was hostess at a delightful tea at the Mary Elizabeth on Thursday afternoon. Mrs C. C. Jennings was hostess at a young people’s bridge party last Saturday evening in honour of Miss Nance Lillicrap. Mr and Mrs R. D. Macdonald, of Balclutha, spent last week-end with Mrs Hugh Macdonald, Gala street. Mrs J. F. Lillicrap and Miss Nance Lillicrap left by motor on Saturday for Pahiatua, where Miss Lillicrap's marriage to Mr E. AV. Hawley Drewe will shortly take place. Mr and Mrs T. W. Vickery have gone to Christchurch for Carnival Week, and are staying in Dunedin on their way north. Mrs Stanley Brown and her son spent Labour Day week-end in Riverton. Mrs C. S. Longuet spent the week-end in Dunedin. <• Mrs Annesley-Bishop, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs C. C. Jennings, Thomson street. During their visit to Invercargill Mr H. E. Holland, M.P.. and Mrs Holland were the guests of Mr and Mrs T. O’Byrne, Dalrymple road. Mrs J. D. Robertson, Earnslaw street, has returned . home after an extensive tour of Great Britain and France. Miss M’Leod, who accompanied her, will not return till the New Year. Members of the senior tennis team of St. Hilda’s College, Dunedin, played a friendly match with St. John's Girls’ School on Saturday, and in the evening were the guests of the local school at a dance. Amongst the Invercargill ladies who motored to Gore for the races, either on Monday or Wednesday, were: Mesdames Denniston, Cuthbertson, L. Webb. F. Webb, J. B. Sale, Spencer Rowley, A. B. Moffett, W. A. Oliver, F. C. Rowley. W. J. Barclay, A. le H. Hoyles, E, R. Godward, and M. Mitchell, Misses K. Hazlett, Buckham (Christchurch), P. Webb, E. Squires (Nelson), and N. Strettell. On Wednesday, October 26, a wedding of interest to many Southlanders took place in the Anglican Church, Dipton, when Miss Henrietta MacLachlan, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr R. D. MacLachlan, one of the pioneers of the district, was marrie’.l to Mr Duncan M’Nab. brother of the late Dr Robt. M’Nab. The Rev. Mr Gaut, Winton, was the officiating clergyman,' and the ladies of the Dipton Hockey Club formed a guard of honour at the church, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The bride was given away by her mother. “The Bridal March ” (Wagner) and “ The Wedding March ” (Mendelssohn) were played on the. organ by Mr J. L. M’G. Watson (Invercargill), a very old friend of both families. The welding breakfast was held at Mrs MacLachlan’s residence. “ Leura,” Mr and Mrs M’Nab leaving later for an extended tour of New Zealand.

On Friday evening last the Music Circle of the Southland Women’s Club brought a most successful season to a close by a programme of miscellaneous items. Mrs F. D. Morrah took the chair, and in a brief introductory speech expressed the gratitude of the members for the enthusiastic season they had experienced, and hoped that next year would see even further progress in that rapidly increasing community of musiclovers. Mrs E. W. Howorth proved a charming hostess for the evening, which was of a delightfully informal, nature. The following programme was given : —Pianoforte solos—Misses Timpany and Edie, and Mrs T. R. Abercrombie• instrumental duet, Mrs W. W. Millar and Miss Crofts; vocal duet, Mrs J. Johnston and Miss Crofts: songs—• Mesdames Collie and *D. H. Thompson, Misses Mehaffey, A. Brookesmith. and N. Loughnan. Mrs A. E. H. Bath played the accompaniments throughout. Others present included : Mesdames T. M. Macdonald, W. Macalister, T. D. Pearce, F. Loughnan, Morell Macalister, J. J. W. Pollard. A. G. Butchers. C. C. Jennings, F. O. Mac Gibbon, R. S. M’lnnes, Timpany, C. Campbell, W. S. Todd, J. D. Gilmore, N. J. Armour, J. Robertson, C. O. Longuet, F; Robinson, T. M. Rankin, Edie, A. E. W. M’Donald, J. Shand. W. Clark, W. R. Copland, R. Taylor, and Hackworth, Misses M’Kay. Rankin, Pilcher, Roberts. Edwards, M’Lean, Manson, Aitken, Clark, and Hamilton.

OAMARU, October 23. ? Archdeacon and Mrs Russell, who have been the guests of Bishop Richards, of-' Dunedin, have returned to Oamaru. Mrs and Miss Sutton have returned after spending a few days at Matangi Station. Mrs Buchanan is the guest of Mrs Darling, of Eden street. Miss Stella Humphries, who has been to Timaru. returned one day during the week. Miss Gilchrist returned on Saturday after staying a few days in Dunedin. Miss Winnie Johnston,’who has been visit-, ing Miss Joan Reid, of " Burnside,” has re-' turned to Dunedin.

Sirs Max Douglas has returned from Dunedin. Mrs R. S. Orbell has returned from Dunedin . Dr and Mrs Whitton and Miss Mary Whitton are the guests of their - daughter, Mrs Jack Nicolls. Mrs Fotheringham has returned after staying a few days in Dunedin Mrs Wensle.y-Clarkson, who has been visiting friends in Ashburton, has returned to Oamaru. Airs and "Miss M'Douall have gone to Nelson for a few weeks’ holiday. Mr and Mrs M'Culloch and family have returned front Kakanui. Mrs Bowker, of Palmerston, is the guest of Mrs T. Wright. Air and Miss O. Shea are the guests of Mr and Mrs Fotheringham WAIMATE. October 28. Air and Mrs R. F. Algie, of Alanse street, have returned from Oamaru. Mr and 'Mrs Dogan, of Rangiora, are the guests of Mrs J. Clark, of Manse street. Aliss Gwen Taylor, of Uretane, who has been visiting friends in Temuka, has returned home. Guests at Te Kiteroa Rest House include: Miss Knutt (Christchurch), Mrs Guthrie Aloore (Wellington), Mrs M'Bride (Christchurch), Miss Neil (Dunedin), Aliss Rossboiham (Dunedin), and Miss Cook (Dunedin). A delightful dance jyas given on Thursday’evening by the nursing staff of the Waimate Public Hospital. The room was prettily decorated with greenery and cherry blossom. Among those present were: Mr and Mrs G. Ruddanklau, Murray, Sister Hiskens, Nurse Holland, Afisses M. Akhurst, D. Akhuret, Af. Collett, M. Medhcott, E, Dunston, M. Clay, S. O’Hara, Al. Travers, T. Young, D. Alanchester, R. Nash, G. Alanchester; Nurses Pasby, White, Griffiths, Ellis, Miller, rArmstrong, O’Hara, Berry, Wellwood, Brownlie, O'Rourke, and Park; and Messrs Alanchester, Medlicott, Rickman, Ruddanklau, Melton, Cameron, Lillico, Smithers, M'Culloch, Hewson, Hargreaves, Bussell, Matheson, Lewett, Scott, Kidd, Holmes, Borrie, Stewart, Hollaway, Smith, Englefield, Hill, Turnbull, Aliller, and Campbell. On Friday afternoon Alisses G. Alanchester and E. Dailey were hostesses at a “pantry and bathroom” afternoon in honour of Miss M. Collett, whose wedding i s to take place shortly. Tennis was played during the afternoon, the winner of the competition being Aliss Sheila Hertslett, while Aliss D. Alanchester was runner-up. Those present were: Mesdameg Alanchester, Dailey, G. Alanchester, R. Manchester, Collett, and Misses G. Alanchester, E. Dailey, M. Collett, D. Manchester, E. Jones K. Akhurst, S. Purchase, S. Hertslett, R. Hertslett. R. Creemer, M. Aledlicott, N. Holmes, A. Jones, J. Alanchester, E. Matheson, K. Harte, A. Alexander, R. Nash, F. Armstrong, Al. d’Auvergne, D. Akhurst, and Al. Akhurst. TIAIARU, October 28. Aliss Joan Alaling, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs P. A. Barklie, Geraldine. Airs George AlacLean and Aliss Fanny Shand, who were at the Hydro, returned to Dunedin to-day. ' Aliss Margaret Harper left to-day for White Cliffs, North Canterbury, after a holiday at Waitawa with Airs Alaurice Harper. Air and Mrs Derrick Westenra, of Dunsandel, and Aliss Todhunter, of Christchurch, motored home yesterday after spending Show Week at Pentlow, Tycho, with Airs C. L. Orbell.

Miss Agnes Hassell. North street, is visiting Airs Preston, Goodwood, Palmerston South.

• Air and Airs Arthur Elworthy, Holme Station, have returned from Christchurch, where they went to attend the christening of the twin sons of Air and Airs Derrick Gould. Mr and Airs Hunter-Weston and Air G. Hunter-Weston, Highthorne, who have spent several months in Vancouver, are expected in New Zealand shortly in s.s. Niagara. Aliss Alary Twomey, of Wellington, who is staying with her people in Temuka will leave shortly for Sydney to join the s.s. Otranto for London.

Sir George and Lady Fenwick, who were at Summerhill, Levels, with Mrs Wilfrid White, have returned to Dunedin.

On Monday night Alajor and Airs Hooper gave a delightful little dance at their home in ■ Grasmere street. Thfc house was decorated with red and white flowers, and the hostess wore a pretty frock of red georgette. Those, present were: Alisses A. Johnston, B. Harper, M. Harper, J. Orbell, K. Wood, B. Cossins, P. Chapman, J. Alackenzie, and N’ash, Messrs B. Hayes, B. Baxter, G. and D. Barker, D. Ormsby, D. Unwin, D. JohnBton, and G. Chapman. Last night Miss Betty Harper, Waitawa, Arranged a very successful cabaret in Ye Goode Intente Rooms. Those attending included Alajor and Airs Hooper. Alisses Al. Harper, J. Orbell. Al. Bond. K. Wood. A. Johnston, B. Cossins, Cartwright, AL Tripp,

AI. Loughnan, H. Rich, J. Hargreaves, J. Alaling, and P. Chapman, and Alessrs P. Hunter-Weston, D. Johnston, P. Gresson, D. Studholme, Pridie, B. Hayes. J. Tripp, D. Unwin, Alullins, Al’Leod, and G. Hargreaves. Air and Airs P. H. Wyndeyer, of New South Wales, arrived in Auckland last week, and are expected south shortly on a visit to Airs H. H. Fisher, Shenley, Albury. ASHBURTON, October 29. News has been received from England that a marriage has been arranged and will shortly take place between Alexander, son of the late David and Mrs Addison, M Lanark, Scctland, and Rosamond, elder daughter of Air C. J. Peter and the late Airs Peter, of Anama, Ashburton, Canterbury. Aliss Peter has been in England some months. Mrs Arthur Grigg, of Alount Somers, is staying with Mr and Airs Cracroft Wilson at Cashmere Hills, Christchurch. Air and Airs C. C. Roberts are staying at Hie Clarendon Hotel, Christchurch. Mr. and Airs F. Peter, cf Alount Somers, are staying at the United Service Hotel, Christchurch. Air and Mrs E. R. Guinngss and Air Roland Guinness, of Ealing, are staying at the Hydro 'Hotel, Timaru. Air C. W. Gillies, of Aiayfield, is staying at the Hydro Hotel, Timaru. Mr and Airs J. i’eter, of Geraldine, were visitors to Ashburton during the week. Air and Airs R. T.. Coward, of St. Andrews, were the guest of 'Air and Airs R. B. Coward, of Havelock street west, for the week-ends Airs Graham, of Christchurch, and AirJack Graham are staying in Ashburton, the former a s guest of Airs Cameron, of Wilis street, and the latter as guest of Air Bonifant, of Wakanui. Air and Airs H. Pilbrow have motored down to Queenstown. Airs F. W. Seldon and Mrs A. Bushell were hostesses at a very enjoyable party on Tuesday in honour of Miss Helen Laing, who i s to be married next week. About Jo guests .were present, and each brought a gift of a d’oyley or handkerchief for the bride-elect. The party was held at the residence of Airs A. Bushell. Airs Pilbrow and her daughter, of Palmerston South, were the guests cf Airs W. A. Alorgan, of Alount Somers, for th e week-end. The Rev. and Mrs Dyer, of Alount Somers, went to Christchurch for the Cathedral Grammar School sports, which were held on Wednesday in the cricket grounds at Hagley Park. Colonel J. Findlay and Aliss AI. Findlay, of Eiffelton, went to Timaru for the show, at which Colonel Findlay was on e of the judges. Aliss Elwyn Christian has gone to Wellington to meet her sister, Aliss Hilda Christian, who i s returning from Samoa. The Rev. E. Hanna, the new vicar oi Hinds, and Airs Hanna arrive to-day from England. They will be the guests of Colonel and Airs Stildholme at Coldstream for a few days. It is probable that Air Hanna will be inducted in St. Luke’s Church on Sunday evening by the Bishop of Christchurch. CHRISTCHURCH, October 28. Air and Airs J. Cracroft Wilson returned on Tuesday from a trip to Britain. Airs James Hay is visiting friends in South Canterbury. Air and Airs Endcll Wanklyn and their children have returned from Sumner. Airs Michael Campbell and Aliss Campbell are the guests of Air F. Brittan, of Avonside.

Al> and Airs Freddie Cracroft Wilson have returned from a trip to England, and are the guests of Mrs T. Y. Wardrop, of Innes road.

Air and Mrs lan Murchison, who have been visiting Christchurch, have returned to Lake Coleridge. Miss Joan Alaling, of Durham street is the guest of Mrs C. H. Gresson, of Timaru. A marriage has been arranged, and will take place shortly, between Alexander, son of the late David and Airs Addison, of Lanark, Scotland, and Rosamond, elder daughter of Mr C. J. Peter and the late Airs Peter, of Anama Estate, Canterbury. Dean Harper and Alr s Harper have returned from a visit to Hamner Springs. At St. Barnabas’s Church, Fendalton, on Tuesday afternoon his Grace Archbishop Julius officiated at the baptism of the twin sons of Air and Airs Derrick Gould, of Fendalton. . The babies were christened Robin Derrick and Arthur Humphrey, and the god-parents were Aliss Hester Gould, Airs J. H. Watherston, Sir Charles Campbell, Air Gerald Gerard, Air John Aloore, and Mr John Edmonds (Dunedin). Mr and Mrs George Gould, grandparents, entertained a number of relatives and a few friends at I heir home, Avonbank, after the ceremony. Amongst those present were; Air and Mrs Derrick Gould, Aliss Hester Gould, Arch-

bishop Julius, Aliss Julius, Air and Airs Arthur Elworthy, Mrs Hamilton SinclairThomson, Airs George Rhodes, Sir Charles and Lady Campbell, Airs C. Wells, Miss Wells, Dr and Airs Hamilton Gould, Airs C S. Bowden, Airs Gerald Gerard, Mr J. Reid, Air and Airs J. H. Wathersou, Aliss Cotterill, and Air R. AI. Inn»,s. Airs Derisley Wood entertained a large number of her friends at her home, “ Maungaroa,” Cashmere Hills, with the object of raising funds for the British Sailors’ Society for Christinas gifts. Mrs Wood was assisted by her daughter, Mrs Christie, and members of the British Sailors’ Society in dispensing tea. Musical items were, contributed and much enjoyed. Airs Graham Jamieson and Aliss Cicely Christian sang, and Aliss Bessie Pollard accompanied the singers and played solos. An “ observation " competition was won by Airs Hugh Hamilton. There was a sale of home-made cakes, which added largely to the fund. Amongst those present were: Charles Wood, Mrs Walcot Wood, Airs J. K. Archer, Airs A. E. Flower, Airs P. B. Haggitt, Airs Gerald Alaling, Mrs Harold Studholme, Airs Hugh Acland, Airs George Alorton, Airs H. T. J. Thacker, Miss Stoddart, Mrs W. AI. Hamilton, Aliss Ethel Overton, Airs J. H. Williams, Airs E. G. Hogg, Airs George Hamner, Airs Trevor Foster, Mrs Andrew Todd, Mrs K. H. Fountain, Airs W. Watson, Airs G. C. Z. Harris, and Aliss Orford.

Airs Percy Baines was hostess at two enjoyable bridge parties on Wednesday and Thursday evening. Those present were: Airs John Aloore, Airs Guy Cotterill, Airs Eric Alillton, Afisses Gwendoline Jellett, Alargaret Stevenson, Betty Black, Adrienne Acland, Fay Gibson, Alary Cowlishaw, Peggy Hunter-Weston (Timaru), Anthca Loughnan, and Leggy Norton; Dr Bevan Brown, Messrs John Aloore, A. B. Loughnan, F. G. Bristed Eric Alillton, Guy Cotterill. Wvn Cowlishaw, Lionel Cooke, Terence Aliller, Bernard Savill, and J. Reid.

BLENHEIM, October 27. The Blenheim bowling green was opened on Saturday afternoon, when there was a large gathering of members and their friends present. Excellent music was supplied, and a delicious afternoon tea was dispensed in the large room in the pavilion. Air Halswell (president) declared the green opened for the coming season, and Mrs Halswell threw the first jack. Some of those noticed there were: Alesdames Young, P. Al'Lean P. Monro, C. Mills, F. Bull, A. Duncan, Fairweather, A. Graham, Hillman, Ranger Jellyman, Best. Al’lntosh, Thompson, Buist, and Waugh, Misses Lewis, Halswell, Revell, Neville (2), P. Thompson, Orsman, G. Mills, Messrs G. Rudd, Duncan, Bacon, Furness, Mills, Hill, Waugh, Llanfear, Lightfoot, Bull, Al’Lean, Scott, Young, Whiteford, etc. Mrs E. Rutherford entertained a few friends at her residence in Weld street on Friday afternoon by means of a bridge party. Among those present were: Alesdames L. Griffiths. Al’Lean, Wolferstan. O. T. Rutherford. Grigg, Appleby (Christchurch), Murchison, Maclaine, B. Clouston, Lightfoot, and Wood, Alisses Grigg, Anderson, Petre, etc.

Miss Gould, of Marton, who has been visiting Airs G. Rudd, in Dillon street, has returned.

Airs C. Levien, of Nelson, is visiting her sister, Mrs 11. E. Burden, in High street. Mrs and Aliss Aloore, of Nelson, passed through Blenheim this week on their way to Christchurch.

Airs and Aliss Palliser, of Wellington, have been the guests of Airs Balfour, at “ Vernon.”

Ali-1 Jeffries. Lister Hospital, Wellington, has been spending a few days with her mother, Mrs T. Jeffries, at Fairhall. Airs A. Al’Kay has returned from a visit to the North Island. Airs Appleby, of Christchurch, is the guest of Airs C. O. T- Rutherford at ” Craiglochart." WELLINGTON. October 28. Saturday was not at all a nice or pleasant day out at Trentham races, and those who had taken the precaution to take plenty of wraps were the best off. The morning was rather deceptive, with vagrant gleams of sunshine, and some were betrayed into at least a semblance of spring costuming, a number of smart, and rather large crinoline hats being worn, and this by the shingled as well as by the unshingled. Alost of the costumes were of the “ tailleur ” description, a number being of blue or black cloth. Fur coats were much worn, as well as smartly cut cloth ones, of tones, either matching, or sharply contrasting with the frocks. Bright umbrellas Were a feature, and with smart bags to match were pleasant patches of colour. The gardens showed traces of the dry weather, but anemones, pansies, polyanthus, and rock plants were all cheering on a grey day. Air and Aliss Harcourt were host and hostess as usual, the latter in almond green costume and coat, with a felt hat to match. A party from Government House was present, her Excellency wearing navy blue with a furtrimmed coat, and deep blue crinoline strawhat with touches of colour and narrow lines of gold ; Lady Fergusson was in mauve, with a black hat, and her daughter was in beige colour, with a hat of a deeper shade. With the party came Lord Waleren, Captain Boyle, and Air Little. Others present were: Mrs G. D. Greenwood, wearing a green costume and hat, and . a fur coat; Lady Rhodes, wine-coloured coat trimmed w-ith fur, and a high black hat: Lady Hunter, beige-coloured costume and coat, wide hat; Mrs A. Russell (Palmerston North), black costume, coat, and hat; Airs Lowry (Hawke’s Bay), black with grey fur-trimmed coat, and- black hat; Airs C. Nathan, smart Joffre costume o{ navy blue trimmed with black plaited braid and touches of gold and scarlet, and a blue hat lined with scarlet; Airs lan Duncan, fawn and brown checked coat, and beige hat: Mrs J. Peacock, brown costume and hat; Airs Noel Nelson, grey cloth, with touches of blue, and hat to match ; Miss Statham, beige jersey cloth costume and crimson hat; Mrs P. Blundell, green and white check costume, and hat to match; Airs H. Johnston, black coat with grey fur, black upturned hat; Mesdames C. Earle, A. Duncan. W. Duncan, M'lndoe, W. Perry, F. Dyer, Alacassey, Forbes,' Weston, E. Bayly, Gill, Alacdonald, A. C, Turnbull, Aitken, K. Gilmer, Lawson, C. Richardson, Hope Lewis, W. Turnbull. Hislop. Wilford, E. Blundell. Tringhrm, w Kirkcald''*. A, Geddis, E, Haklett, G, Reid, Alec Young, AI, Myers, H. Nelson, Potter, La Trobe. G. Wilson. Bennie, A. Newton, and Clay, Alisses Frazer, Gray, Alorice, Levin, C. Johnston, Brandon, Duncan, Al'lndoe. M'Gregor, P. Blundell. M’Lean. A. Nelson, Gill, N. Blair, AI. Brunton, AI. Richardson, Bell, and many others.

One of the very successful balls was that held by the Red Cross students at St. Francis’s Hall recently, over 400 guests being present. The hall was charmingly decorated, mostly in the colours red anil white, the supper tables being particularly tasteful. The supper, an excellent one, was in charge of the V.A.D., and all ’arrangements were capitally carried out, making for a great success. During the evening an exhibition of the fox trot was given by two pupils of Alias Phyllis Bates (Miss Tanner and Mr Critchley), it being the theme ot much admiration and applause. Among those present were the Hon. Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes, the Hon. Dr Collins, Mr and Mrs C, H. Chapman, Air and Mrs M. H. Robinson, Air and Airs Alays, Air and Airs C. S. Wright, Captain and Airs Galloway, Airs

Pow, Drs Borrie, Beaumont, and Hehnore, Air and Miss Harcourt, Airs F. T. Clarke, Airs and Miss Aleredith, Air and Airs Guy Harding, Dr Sutherland. Alisses Mitchinsou, Bown, AVright, Hynes, Brown, Bolton, Clarke, and many others. There was an interesting gathering at Government House recently when the second annual meeting of the Dominion Council of the Alothers’ Union was held. Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson presided. Representatives of each diocese of the Church of England were present, and from Waiapu came a very popular remit which deplored the absence of any recognition of God in the State schools. This was applauded and supported by all present. A number of subjects specially interesting- to women were discussed, including divorce and the picture films, which are injurious to children. Her Excellency was anxious for a paper to be started for the union in this country, as is done elsewhere. A cable of affectionate greeting was received from the headquarters of the union in London, The delegates were entertained at luncheon by her Excellency, and the conference was resumed in the afternoon. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Lady Alice for presiding. The engagement is announced of Scobie, son’ of Dr and Airs Hamilton Gilmer, Wellington, to Rena Alary, only daughter of Captain and Airs Weston, of Southsea, England. The engagement is announced of Eric Rehua, only son of Air and Mrs James Hislop, of Wilton road, Wadestown, to Irene, youngest daughter of Mr and Airs Arthur Bosher, “ The Glen,” Taihape. Among those who arrived in Wellington by the Tahiti were Lady Augusta Inskip, sister of her Excellency Lady Alice Fergussoh. and her son, Lieutenant E. L. OrrEwing. The latter is to take up a position as aide-de-camp to Excellency the Governor-General. Airs J. E, Alacassey, of Dunedin, is a visitor to Wellington.

Mr and Mrs A. T. Alarkman, Colonel and Mrs Barclay, Mrs A. Logan, Alisses Dring and Wayne are Wellington visitors to Christchurch'. Mrs G. D. Greenwood returned to tho south on Saturday night. Miss Jaques-Blackmore, of Kelburn, Is visiting Christchurch. The Misses Murdoch have returned to Timaru from Wellington. Airs F. J. Rolleston has returned to Timaru from Wellington. Mrs Rogen and Mrs Markwich, of Auckland, are visiting Wellington for the races. Mrs Stephen Gillingham, Fairlie, is the guest of her sister, Miss Ewart. Miss Betty Cotterill has returned to Christchurch after the golf tournament. Airs Sydney Johnston has returned to Takapau after a visit to Wellington. Mrs Hadfield, who has been visiting her son and daughter-in-law at Paraparaumu, left by the Ulimaroa for Sydney. 'CARTERTON. October 27. A very pretty wedding was solemnised in Knox Church in Masterton on Monday, the contracting parties being Leslie Ernest, second son of Air E. E. Evernden, of Wellington, and Bertha Evelyn, fourth daughter of Air and Airs L. Kjar, of Alasterton. The Rev. J. Davie, of Masterton officiated. Miss Alarian Kjar was bridesmaid, Aliss Reita Kjar, of Palmerston North, was flower girl, and Air Leslie Kjar best man. Airs Stubbs, of Masterton, on Alonday night, gave a bridge party in honour ot Miss Betty Donald, who will leave shortly to take up residence in Sydney. Airs K. Allen, of Featherston, has returned home after an enjoyable holiday in the South Island. Airs and Aliss Carey, Lansdowne, left on Alonday on a visit to Taranaki. Aliss Pearce, Masterton. is visiting Air and Airs Harold Pearce, of Feilding. Air and Airs Shearer, of Karori, Wellington, are the guests of Air and Airs James Shearer, Alasterton. Mrs H.’ Stubbs, Masterton. who has been staying with Airs Tatham, Homewood, has returned home. Aliss Olive Al’Farlane. of Wellington, is spending a holiday in Alasterton. Air and Airs L. S. Nicol. Alasterton. are on a holiday visit to the Auckland district. Air and Airs J. N. Gordon are spending a holiday in Rotorua. Air and Airs Alalcolm Al’lntosh. who have been staying with Airs Al’lntosh. Masterton, left on Friday on their return to Greymouth. Air and Airs A. H. Vile, who have been spending a holiday in the Wairarapa, have returned to Oamaru. Airs A. W. Aston, of St. John's Hill, is spending a holiday with her sister, Aliss A Ashwell, Alasterton. Miss Beryl Innes Jones, of Wellington, who has been the guest of Aliss Dyer, Masterton. has returned home. Aliss Jessie Carrick, of Upper Plain, is visiting Airs Kelly, in Napier. Airs Stace, of Wellington, is staying with her sister. Miss Robicson, Alasterton. Aliss Cumberworth, of the West School, is spending a few days in Palmerston North. Aliss N. Al’Kay, West Bush road, has just returned from a holiday in Seatoun. Aliss E. Al’Leod, of Afartinborough, has been on a visit to Welington. Airs Baillie, of Lower Hutt, is the guest of Aliss Wall, “ Alahaki,” Alartinborough. Aliss Lois Bassett, of Christchurch, who has been staying in Wellington, is visiting Mrs E. Payton. of Alasterton. Aliss Hartegan, of Wellington, is visiting Martinborough. Sister Laing has returned to Nelson from a visit to the Wairarapa. Aliss Kate Alorrison, of Alasterton. was in Wellington during the week-end. FEILDING. October 28. Airs A. L. Herdman, of Auckland, is on a visit to her mother, Mrs E. Mahon. Feilding. The engagement is announced of Miss Doris Watson, only daughter of Air and Airs Thomas Watson, of Feilding, to Dr Charles E. Reid, only son of Airs and the late C. W, Reid, of Invercargill. Airs L. A. Elliott and Airs Turnbull are visiting Wanganui for the week-end. Airs L. B. AVebster, of New Plymouth, is visiting Feilding. Airs Evans and Airs Aliles are visiting New Plymouth for the annual sports of the Boys’ High School. Alisses C. and P. Perry are visiting Wellington for the reunion at Alarsden Girls’ School. Air and Airs James L. Perry, of New Plymouth, are the guests of Air and Airs Wilfrid Perry, “ Highden.” Aliss Dorothy Bonsfield is visiting New Plymouth for the Warburton—Barthorp wedding. Airs Toswell and Aliss Lorna Toswell. of Nelson, are staying with Airs D. P. Buchanan, “ Aiayfield,” Cunningham’s. Airs Graham was hostess at a bridge party during the week. Those present were: Messrs Revington-Jones. Phillips, Sandford, Little. Brewer, Wild, and others. PALAIERSTON NORTH. October 27. Dr and Airs Alonro, of England, are the guests of Air and Airs C. J. Alonro, Palmerston North. Airs R. C. Abraham has gone to Hawke's Bay, w-here she is staying with Aliss Carlyon. Airs R. B. Lucas' returned on Saturday from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Airs Pearce is staying with her sister. Miss Cameron. Batt street. Airs Dan Lethbridge is the guest of Mr and Airs J. F. Al’Rae. Airs J. Hanna has returned to Dannevirke after a short stay in Palmerston North. Aliss Howe has returned to Palmerston North. Colonel and Airs Pringle, of Palmerston North, spent the w-eek-end at Napier. Airs E. R. B. Holben has returned to Palmerston North after spending a few days in Napier. Airs S. Spencer, of Auckland, is the guest of Airs A. F. Fitzherbert, Palmerston North. Aliss Peggy Abraham, Palmerston North, is staying with her sister, Airs R, Ashworth, of Te Kuiti. Airs J. D. Hewitt and Aliss Hewitt, ot Palmerston North, are visiting Plimmerton. Airs W. Phillips has returned to Palmerston North, Miss Ida Carey, of Alatamata, is the guest of Airs S. C. Keeble. Airs P. T. Putnam lias returned to Palmerston North from Sydney. Air and Airs V. Rhind, of Wellington, are visitors to Palmerston North. Air a- d Airs J. W. RuthcrfuriJ. of Palmerston North, returned yesterday after a month’s holiday in Sydney. Air and Airs A. J. Smith have returned to Palmerston North after a holiday spent in the United States. WANGANUI. October 28. Dr A. Wilson and Mrs Wilsen left on Alonday for a holiday in Sydney and Melbourne. Mr and Airs Gardiner, of College Estate, have returned from Hawke’s Bay, Mrs H. Duigan paid a short visit, to Stratford this week. Airs E. Webb-Jones spent last week-end in Wellington to meet her daughter, l-'.vj, who arrived from Sydney on Tuesday. Slio raid a flying visit to her home on Sunday last, returning to Wellington on Monday.

Mr and Mrs A. E. Barton, of Victoria avenue, are spending a holiday at Christchurch. Mrs A. Crawford was hostess at bridge on Wednesday. & Mrs F. Lampitt and Miss Mona Lampitt ■were visitors to Wellington last week-end. Mrs Hornby was hostess at a kitchen tea given for Miss Molly" Lance, of College Estate, who was married on Wednesday. Those present were: Mesdames Hornby, Hoult, Hutchinson, Orton, and Hatrick; Misses M. Lance, N. Burgess, R. and E. Mason, K. Hatrick, Collins, and Barnett. The drawing room was artistically arranged with charming red tulips and red roses. The junior members of the Victoria League held a most successful card and dance evening in the new rooms in St. Hill street this week. Among those present were: Misses R. and E. Mason; P. Wall, wearing rose-beige georgette; N. ScoU, blue frock; N. Murray, black georgette; N. Cowper, egg-shell blue; M. Blyth, moonlight and silver; IT. Hine; rainbow taffeta; Christie, nale shrimp georgette; K. Lewis, beaded white georgette; E. Mason, shell pink taffeta; H. Franklin, jade blue taffeta; Tosswill, crimson crepe de chine; and JD. Neumann, iridescent beaded ivory georgette; Messrs Banks, Stewart, Evans, Murie, Pat-

terson, Tosswill, MTniosh, it. Blyth, Cameron, Wall, D. Preston, Hodges, and D. Carver. Mrs F. Millward is at present on a holiday in Wellington. Mr and 'Mrs R. Howell, of Gonville, are on a motor tour to Napier and Gisborne. Mr H. Hassall, is the guest of Mrs A. E. Whiteford, of Wellington. Miss Craven has left this city, and has taken up residence at Otaki. Miss Constance Russell, of Auckland is the? guest of Mr s J. Wells. Mr and Mrs H. A. d’Arcy are on holidays at Kawau Island, Auckland. Miss Mowbray, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs D. Mason. Miss Morton-Jones is visiting Wellington. Dr Maurice Earle returned from a. visit to the United States of America this week, and Mrs Earle will return to Wanganui next year. Miss Maude Weekes, of Palmerston North, is the guest of her brother, Mr Arthur Weekes, of Ngaio, Wanganui. Miss, N. Knight, cf Christchurch, is in this city at present to attend the wedding of her brother. K • Mrs H. J. Skeet. rf Carlton terrace, Gonville, is visiting Wellington.

Mrs and Miss Haize, of Auckland, are guests of Mrs Blyth, of Wanganui. Miss B. Haize leaves for Melbourne early in November on a three months’ vacation. HAWKE'S BAY, October 28. Mrs Banks, of Hamilton, is on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs O’Meara, of Hastings, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mrs Blair, of Otaki, is on a holiday visit to Hastings. Mrs Alexander, of New Plymouth, is visiting in Hawke’s Bay. Miss Triggs, of Napier, is visiting Wairoa. Miss Elsie Bowen, of Wellington, is staying in Napier with her parents. Mrs Von Kettle, of Napier, is in Wellington for a short stay. Miss Hope Bernau, of Napier, is in Wellington for the race week. Dr and Mrs T. C. Moore and the Misses Moore (2) were in Taupo on a motor trip last week. Mrs J. M’Lean, of Forangahau, was the guest of her Mrs Bowen, of Cameron road, Napier. Airs Peter Canning, of Waipukurau, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Swan, of Napier. Mrs T. Clark, of Hastings, was in Palmerston North for the golf tournament. Mrs- Malcolm M'Kinnon, of Meanee, was in Wellington for race week. Mr and Mss G. Cotterill. of Mangateretere. have returned from a holiday visit to Wellington. Miss Herrick, of Levin, was in Hastings for a short stay. Mrs G. Herbert, of Porangahau, spent a short holiday in Napier. Miss Una James, of Masterton, was in Napier for the Lockyer-Herbert wedding. Mrs D. Paviour Smith, of Dannevirke, spent a few days in Napier. Mrs W. Hales, of Weber, spent a short holiday in Napier. Mrs H. Hume, of Wairarapa, is at present on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs Absoleni, of Rissington, were in Wanganui, staying at Hotel Braeburn. Mrs Hart, of Wellington, was in Napier for a short visit. Mr and Mrs Stratton have returned 1 to Hastings from a motor trip to Auckland. Lna Loudoun, of Thompson road, Napier, has returned from a visit to Wellington. ' Mrs Hanlon, of Napier, was in Wellington for race week. Dr and Mrs- Reeves, of Havelock North, are on a visit to Wanganui. Mrs Selwyn Chambers, of Havelock North, is at present in Wanganui. Mr and Mrs M'Lean, of Napier, are leaving shortly to make their home in Gisborne. Mrs Reid, of Napier, is on a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Gilmour, of Havelock North, are visiting in the Sduth Island. Miss Ritchie, of Havelock North, is at present in Wanganui. Mrs George Tripe, of Wellington, was m Hawke’s Bay for a short stay. Mr and Mrs G. Myers, of Hastings, spent a m the Auckland district. The engagement is announced of Muriel M., fifth daughter cf Mr and Mrs E. V. Cox, of P-ukekohe (late of Napier), and Victor T., eldest son of Mr and Airs T. Rouse, of Napier. The engagement is announced of Agnes, twin daughter of Air and Mrs J. Clark Thomson, of Napier, to Herbert Garfield, youngest son of Mr and Airs M. Lovell, of Napier. The engagement is announced of Ina, twin daughter of Air and Airs J. Clark Thomson, of Napier, to lan, eldest son of Air and Mrs J. P. Stuart, of Mount Eden Auckland. Aliss Turner Williams, of Havelock North, is at present in Palmerston North. Mrs Arthur Harper, of Karori, Wellington, has returned after a visit spent in Hawke s Bay. HAMILTON, October 27. A very enjoyable dance was held in St. George's Hall, Frankton, on Monday evening. The decorations were very pretty, and the music was excellent. Those present were: Mesdames, F. Harty, Newsome, Zellman, and G. Buckland, Misses Vautier, Ritchie, Price, Matthews, Edmondson, Anchor, Stevenes, Cracknell, M'lntosh, Hansen, Thompson, Wilson. Gilfilian, Evans, Pope, Kent, Beeche, Leopard, Kirby, Miller. Bliss. Forrestt, R. Bliss, Lawn, Clough, Pryce, A. Hansen, S. Edwards. T. Cracknell, F. Edwards, Stewart, and L. Hewitson.

A delightful bridge party was given for Mrs Reed at Cambridge by Airs Grame Taylor on Wednesday. The rooms were most beautifully decorated with Iceland poppies and roses. Those present were: Mesdames Reed, R. D. Caldwell, C. Christophers, Al. Wells. Tod, D. London, E. R. Lee, J. Lewis, and A. H. Nicoll, Alisses Calvert, Brann, Dunne, Gwynneth, Jackson, A. Cox, and M. Christophers.

The Frankton croquet lawns were opened last Saturday in beautiful weather, and the grounds were looking their best. Those present were: Alesdames Belgrave, Buckland, Speedy, Hyde, Larney, Brough. Clayton. Edwards, Al'Lean, Frost, Rockell, Fow, O’Brien, Davis, Roberts, APGonnell, Webster, Ibbotson, Waddell, Myles, Hansen, Dillicar, Totman, Bartlett, A. Bennett, Price, Collins, Higgins, Derrick, M'Mullin, and Browne.

The members of the Literary Circle of the Lyceum Club gave an open evening at the club on Thursday. Three small plays were read and enjoyed by the audience. Vocal items were contributed by Aliss Alaud Rimmer and Aliss 'Wynne Alanning. Those present were: Mesdames J. E. Page, W. H. Hume, C. Gibbons, F. Al. Spencer, C. E. Armstrong, A. Furze, L. A. Sheppard, Vere Chitty, Walders, M. Manning, Hagler, D. Andrews, Staples, F. Bullock, Sinclair Arthur, S. F. Pratt, S. Green, Tombs, G. P, Rogers, Johnson, Kell, J. . Prenton, Lovel, Scrimshaw, H. Ferguson, Barker, Reeves, and G. Rv> Barnett, Alisses Wyatt, F. Jolly, M. Rimigcr, W. Manning, E. Scherer, L. Hume, Farquhar, Bullock, Andrews, Madeley, M. Campbell, Valdor, Osmers, and Eggleston.

The St.~ Peter’s Young People’s Club held another dance in the parish hall on Wednesday. The dance was as great a success as the previous ones. Airs E. H. Curling was the hostess, her frock being black crepe de chine. Others present were< Alisses Z. Atason, S. Wright, J. King, B. Johnstone, D. Chainey, 0. Wernham, J. Pratt, G. Hill, D. Clapham, Af. Gwynne, E. Wilson, E. Hill, H. Brough, R. Vickery, M. Green, K. Jenkins, Lightbourne, Madill, G. Hodgson, J. Perham, Hewitson, Al. Johnstone, E. Brittain, and Browne. AUCKLAND. October 27. The headquarters of the Plunket Society in Auckland is holding a conference this week, when all the sub-centres throughout the Auckland metropolitan area are to be represented. The delegates are to visit the Auckland Karitane Hospital on Saturday afternoon, when it is expected the business of the conference will be completed. Later on in the afternoon they will be entertained at a garden party by Mrs David Nathan in her picturesque grounds at Manurewa. Mrs Bowman, of Christchurch, and her daughter, Mrs Piner, of Dunedin, are visiting friends in Auckland.

Mis s Betty Cotterill, who has been visiting Auckland, Palmerston North, and Heretaunga, has returned to her home in Christchurch. Miss Constance Russell is the guest of Airs J. Wells, of Wanganui. The trained nurses of the Auckland Hospital held their state ball in. the Nurses' Home last evening. The dance hall was plentifully decorated with greenery, and clusters of balloons were suspended overhead, the shaded lights throwing a subdued light over the whole scene. * About one hundred couples were present, including a number of our leading doctors and their wives. Miss M. Ford returned to Auckland last week after a pleasant s tay with relatives in Timaru. The Auckland French Club held the third and final dance of the 1927 season last Tuesday evening at the Click Clack Cabaret. About 80 couples were present. .Eastern scenes on the walls, and the delicatelyshaded lights, helped very materially to enhance the charming effect of the scene. Mrs Napier’s frock of black georgette was finished with silver sequins; Mrs J. Bagnall wore a smart frock of flame coloured satin; Mrs G. Little, green taffeta and gold lace overdress; Miss Guthrie, coral beaded georgette; and Miss J. Robertson, cherry embossed georgette. Mrs Standish, of New Plymouth, is the guest of Mrs Ivan Standish, of Epsom. Aliss Tolmie, of Dunedin, is staying at the Hotel Cargen. Afr s J. B. Henry, of Remuera, is spending a few weeks rfit Rotorua. Mr and Airs Eliot Davies have returned to Auckland after a two years’ trip abroad, during which they travelled extensively in the United Kingdom an<i on the Continent. WEDDINGS. A wedding of much local interest took place in the Presbyterian Church, Portobello, on October *l2, when the Rev. W. W. M‘Arthur united in the holy bonds of matrimony two descendants of the earliest pioneers of that, district. The contracting parties were Gladys, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr David Seaton, and George, son of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Seaton. The bride, who entered the beautifully decorated church on the arm of her brother, Air John Seaton, looked charming in a gown of ivory crepe de chine, with overdress of georgette and silver lace. Hqy prettily-arranged veil, with its coronet of orange blossoms and a shower bouquet, completed a very pleasing toilette. She was attended by Miss May Cross, who wore a frock of sea-green crepe de chine ornamented with stringcoloured lace, a beige hat, and who carried a bouquet of spring flowers to tone. Her gift from the bridegroom was a beautiful string of pearls, which she was wearing. Air James Seaton, brother of the Bridegroom, carried out the duties of best man very successfully. Suitable music was provided by Airs Murray. After the ceremony the guests were received at the Coronation Hall by Airs Seaton, who was gowned in a smart navy suit, and black hat, witii silver ornament. She carried a posy of beautiful purple anemones and maidenhair fern. About 80 guests sat down to a sumptuous repast,, at which the usual toasts were honoured. After the breakfast cablegrams and telegrams from Australia and distant parts of the Dominion were read. Later, the happy couple, who were the recipients of many handsome and useful gifts, left amid showers of confetti for their honeymoon, which is being spent at Queenstown. The rest of the evening was nent by the guests in friendly intercourse, gam , and dancing. The bride travelled in a smart navy suit, biscuitcoloured hat, with shoes and stockings to match. Sh-? wore a brown fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom.

On Wednesday afternoon First Church was the scene of an interesting wedding, the contracting parties being Alary, elder daughter of Dr and Airs James Cumming, York place, and Lorimer, third son of Air and Air J. Al. Sunley, of Russell street. Westport. Dr Alerrington performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by a large number of relatives of the young couple. The bride’s dress was of ivoPy brocaded crepe de chine, the bodice made in coateb style, caught in front with a cluster of orange blossom; the overskirt was of silk radium lace. A prettily embroidered bridal veil was worn with a wreath of orange blossom, silver shoes and stockings, and a bouquet of lilies of the valley completed the tasteful toilette. Aliss Annie Cumming, sister of the bride, made a dainty bridesmaid, attired in a frock of powder blue silk taffeta, floral wreath and silk tulle veil. The bride’s mother wore a handsome embroidered gown in shades of rust and blue, flower-trimmed hat in shades to tone. Airs J. Al. Sunley, mother of the bridegroom, was gowned in stylish fawn silk marocain, tastefully trimmed. The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, Dr and Airs Alerrington, and the relatives being the only guests. Numerous congratulatory telegrams and costly preto the popularity of both bride and bridegroom. Air and Airs Sunley left .by motor for their honeymoon and their future residence in Wellington, the bride* wearing ,a chic travelling frock of biege charmaline, with hat of silk tulle, trimmed with clusters of flowers. She also wore a rich coat of marmot fur, the gift of the bridegroom. '

Bairnsford,” the residence of Air and Airs Parker M'Kinlay, Benhar, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday last, when their daughter, Kate Felling Al'Kinlay, was united in holy bonds to Air John M'Lean Fraser, of Sydney, son of Airs Lachlan Fraser, of Invercargill.. The ceremony was performed in front of the residence, the officiating minister being the Rey. W. W. French, of Kaitangata. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dainty frock of white georgette over satin grenadine, with panels trimmed with lace, georgette frills, and embroidered with beads. She wore a hand-embroidered veil with a coronet of silver tissue and pearls, the veil falling to form a train. The bride was accompanied by her sister, Aliss Marjory B. M'Kinlay, and Miss' M'Skimming as first and second bridesmaids respectively, who were attired in frocks of pale resida green georgette, embroidered with pink beads ahd tulle veils to match. All carried handsome bouquets. The bridegroom was supported by Air AV. R. R. Cruickshank as best man, and Mr J. Norris as grooms-