THE LADIES' PAGE

Otago Witness, Issue 3853, 17 January 1928, Page 63

THE LADIES' PAGE

by

ESTHER

TABLE TALK. _ ... Monday. Social functions at this time of the year seem always at a standstill, so many people being out of town until the end of January or beginning of February, when the schools take up again. The cabaret at the Tudor Hall on Saturday nights always has its great attractions, and visitors just passing through patronise it as well as “ morning and afternoon tea,” when both the Tudor and Warwick rooms look so attractive with their beautiful floral decorations and daintyattired waitresses in their blue and green gowns to match the cloths on the tables. The colour scheme is certainly more artistic than the white aprons and caps, with their black dresses. The brilliant colouring is at present the fashion of the age, and one cannot help feeling its being soothing to the eye. Such colours and flowers are good to look upon, and music delightful to the ear.

It is with interest we read that Miss Maude Royden, the woman preacher who fills Dr Parker’s pulpit at the City Temple, Holborn, London, is shortly to visit Dunedin. She is certainly one of the first women preachers of the day, and it is said she preaches well, and the church is always packed to hear her, so let’s hope it may be so in Dunedin. Her large outlook of the doings of the day no doubt help to make her the popular preacher she appears to be.

Several girl citizens, accompanied by Mrs Sutherland Ross and Miss Hare, are at present at Paerata (Auckland), where the Y.W.C.A. Conference is at present being held.

Mr and Mrs S. Irvine have been for a trip to Timaru. Miss Irvine is also spending a short holiday in South Canterbury.

There is no doubt that dressing in black will never go out of fashion. Other colours come and go, but after each new colour wave fashion once again centres itself on black. For the coming winter black will be seen in vogue, also dark brown, which at present is being worn in London so much. The best fur coats are either black or browm. Once again black gloves will complete this black outlook. Dark blue and black all over lace dress, with flesh-coloured slips, are much the fashion for evening, semi-evening, restaurant, and theatre gowns.

Quite a number of hats for this winter are to be the velvet helmet hat very becoming, and most models are brimless, with elaborate trimming either in front or at the side.

The Rev. R. S. Watson and Mrs Watson, of Wellington, are at present on a visit to Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs A. E. MaeDougal are at present spending a holiday in Christchurch.

Mrs Vallange and Mrs Dunlop motored through to Palmerston, where they are spending a few weeks’ holiday.

Mr and Mrs R. Acton-Adams and their family motored to South Canterbury during the week.

Mr and Mrs Burnett, of Christchurch, are spending a short holiday in the south.

Mr Taverner and his daughter have gone to spend a few weeks at Waitati.

Air and Mrs Hunter Macandrew have been in Blenheim on holiday and to be present at the marriage of their eldest son. Mr Eric Maunsell, an old school friend, is also in Blenheim to act as best man to Mr Macandrew.

Miss N. Y. Watson left for the north on Monday, and is at present on a visit to Christchurch.

Mrs James, of Auckland, is the guest of her parents, Sir George and Lady Fenwick.

Miss Farquhar, who has been staying in the Lakes district, has returned to Dunedin.

Miss Timlin has gone to visit in Canterbury for a short time.

The Misses M. and J. Laffey left on Monday for the north, and are spending a holiday in Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs W. J. Hunter, of Canterbury, are at present on a visit to Dunedin.

Miss Simpson, -who has been the guest of Mrs Taverner, returned to Wellington during the week.

It is interesting to note that quite a number of overseas visitors are at present travelling in New Zealand, many of whom have found their way to the Lakes district and Mount Cook.

Lady Beauchamp, of England, w’ho passed through from the southern lakes, lias gone to visit friends in Christchurch.

Miss Feron arrived from the north during the week, and is spending a short holiday in the south.

Mr and Mrs Bradley, after a holiday spent- in Timaru, have returned to Dunedin.

The Misses Barth are at present visitors to Christchurch.

It is pleasing to hear that Miss May Beatty, of Australia, and a popular actress in New Zealand, is likely to tour in New Zealand at a later date. She has been engaged to fill the role of the important nigger mammie in “ Hit the Deck,” and will sing the much-discussed “ Hallelujah ” number.

Smoking has been a constant habit among men during the past three centuries. No evidence has been found that the habit has any adverse effect upon longevity. Yet experience shows it considerably handicaps athletes. The effect of cigarette and tobacco smoking upon women is not yet known.

Unconventional wedding attire seems to be worn by men nowadays* at weddings. Recently at a wedding the Duke of Rutland had on a black squash hat, similar to those worn by artists, whilst a wedding

which took place at St. Margaret’s the Mar--2 Winchester was seen wearing a height brown blanket cloth coat, with squash

an d rs F. M. Reid and daughter oB }Y elI j n f ton > are the guests of Mrs Henry Reid, of Mornington,

, Invercargill, January 14. Mrs C. R. Paton and Miss Thelma Paton’ are holidaying at The Rocks. ■Mrs M. White and Misses 6. J. and R. A. X Quesntown marU ’ ° n S h ° liday Visit

Misses Atkinson (2), of Waipunamu, and Miss Nelson, of St. Kilda, are the guests of Mrs and Miss Muirhead, of “ Pine Grove ” Aparima. ’

and MrS W ’ Le Fevre . of Princess street, are spending their holidays at the Waiau fishing camps. Mr and Mrs 11. Coop and Miss Marion Winton 01 Dunedin ’ are visiting friends at

xr- MrS Txr H l. S ’ Reed > Miss Nancy Reed, and ?I- SS Dunedin, are the guests of Miss Swale, of Limehills. Mr and Mrs J. Walsh, of Winton, have returned after a motoring tour of Central Otago.

Txr-^J SS Rrown > of Dundein, is visiting Winton. 0

Miss Campbell, of Oamaru, are on a visit to friends in the Winton district. Mr and Mrs E. Broad, of Invercargill* are visiting The Rocks. Mr and Mrs Hardley, of Auckland, accompanied by Miss Petchell, are visiting Queenstown.

Mrs W. Russell, of Riverton, is spending a holiday in Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Mercer have returned to Riverton after holiday making in Central Otago.

Miss L. Williamson, of Dunedin, has been holiday making in the south. Nurse Hutchison, of Riverton, is spending a well-earned holiday at Timaru. Mrs G. R. Godward and family, of Invercargill, are having a holiday at The Rocks. Air and Airs R. N. Wilson, of Riverton District High School, are at Stewart Island* Miss Stobo, of Invercargill, is at Tha Rocks.

Aly and Mrs Forrester, of Dunedin, were visiting friends in Southland during the week.

Mrs Neuman, who has been spending an extended holiday with Air and Mrs John Fisher, of “ Aldersyde,” Otautau, returned to Feilding during the week. _ Air J. L. Harwood and son, of Palmerston North, are visiting Southland on a holiday tour.

Mr Guy P. Chewings, of Glenelg Station* is at present on a short visit to Invercargill. Messrs J. APGhie, F. J. Sherwood, and Joseph Brown, all of Dunedin, returned from Invercargill during the week. Mr W. A. Edwards, of Invercargill, has been appointed to the position of chief inspector for Southland for the Southern Cross Assurance Co., Ltd.

Air and Afrs Myers and their daughter Alavis, of “ Lathane House,” Waikiwi, accompanied by Mrs Dunlop and Mr Russell Hay, have left on a motor tour of the South. Island.

Mr and Mrs G. Hargest were visiting relatives at Mandeville, and have returned home to Rimu.

Aliss Kellman, of „Dunedin, is spending a few weeks as the guest of Miss Smith, of “ Albion,” Mandeville.

The wedding took place at Athol on December 22 of Miss Florence May Soper, of Willowbank, and Francis John Earl, son of Air and Mrs John Earl, of Lumsden.

Airs Archie M'Killop and daughter, of Bluff, are on a holiday visit to Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Charles de Clifford and family, who have been residing at Riverton for some years, have left for their new abode in Timaru. The family will be much missed from the seaside, where they all nroved useful members of the community. Airs de Clifford was an energetic worker at all social and local functions, and rendered great service during the war period. Prior to their departure the citizens suitably farewelled them, the Afayor and the other speakers expressing the hope t-vit the de Clifford family would ere long return to the south, and take up their residence here permanently. TIAIARU, January 13. Airs Buchanan, who is at Bluecliffs with Airs P. R. Woodhouse, will go to Oakwood to-morrow to stay with her sister, Mrs Gladstone Robinson. Mrs G. R. M. Jones and family, of Evans street, left to-day for their river camp. Afrs Birchman, of Afelbourne, who is with Mrs Bernard Tripp, of Orielton, will go to Geraldine to-morrow to stay with Airs Orford. Miss Julius, of Cashmere Hills, and Alias Guthrie, of England, are expected from Christchurch on Monday on a visit to Afrs Arthur Elworthy, of Holme Station. Mr and Mrs A. G. M’Lean and family, who have been spending some weeks in Timaru, have returned to Glenavy. Aliss Pauline Bennett, who is at Highthorne with Mrs Hunter-Weston, will leave for Blenheim to-morrow. Aliss Meta Nixon, who is also at Highthorne, will return to Christchurch on Alonday. Airs Egertpn Reid and Aliss Jane Reid, of Timaru, who arrived in Sydney from England before Christmas, are expected in New Zealand shortly. A wedding took place in Holy TrinityChurch, Greymouth, on Wednesday night, when Marian Gordon Macandrew, younger daughter of Mrs Macandrew, of Christchurch, was married by Archdeacon Carr to Richard Jaumarde Le Cren, only son of Mr and Mrs C. J. Le Cren, of Grey road, Timaru. The bride, who was given away by her brother. Air H. E. Macandrew, wore a pretty frock of beige kasha, with a hat of almond green, and carried a posy of carnations. Her bridesmaids. Misses E. and M. Le Cren. were in dainty floral frocks of pink and lavender, with hats to tone, Mr S. F. White •was best man, and Air W. F. W. Thacker, groomsman.

The engagement is announced of Harry, elder son of Air and Airs J. R. Warrington, of Timaru, to Betty Walsh, second daughter of Airs W. Bryant, of Levin. Lady Beauchamp, of England, is the guest of Mrs W. T. Ritchie, of Te Tawa.

Mr and Mrs G. Bethell, of Dunedin, have taken ja’ 'house in Timaru. • Mr land Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mr and Mrs Peter i Hall,' Miss Molly Stevenson, and Mr Ivan Wood, who were in Mr Washbourne’s house, Wichenford, Grant’s road,- returned to Christchurch to-day. Mr and Mrs Washbourife and family will motor back from Nelson to-morrow. Miss June Orbell, of Park lane, left today on a visit to Christchurch and North Canterbury. Miss Mary Monteath has returned to Christchurch, after spending the holidays With Mrs E. J. Mirams, of Beverley road. Miss Handyside arrived from Napier today to stay with Mrs Hunter-Weston, of Highthorne. Mrs Elmslie, of Craigie street, is on a Visit to Otago Central.

WAIMATE, January 13. Mrs and Miss Todd, of Dunedin, aie visiting Waimate. Miss Craighead, of Royal Hotel, is visiting Dunedin.

Miss A. Smart, of Glenavy, is spending B holiday in Greymouth. Mrs C. E. Manchester, of High street, Is visiting Mrs A. MacKenzle, of Rangiora. Mr H. C. Foster has returned from Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Hume and family, of Harris street, have returned from Timaru. Mr and Mrs S. I. Fitch, of " Craig Isla,” have returned from Queenstown. Mr and Mrs A. Wilson, of Rhodes street, are visiting Stewart Island.

Miss S. Sumpter, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs R. B. Hurst, of “ Lyndhurst,” Naylor street.

Miss M. Purchase, of Rhodes street, is Visiting Ashburton.

Miss J. Taylor, of King street, Timaru, who has been the guest of Mrs H. RuddenKlau, of “ Downlands,” lias returned home. Sergeant-major and Mrs Edmonds, of Ashburton, are visiting Waimate. Mr H. Jackson, of Harris street, is visiting Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs A. C. Middleton and family have returned home after a camping holiday at Lake Ohau.

The Misses Kitto, who have been staying at Te Kiteroa, have returned to Christchurch.

Mr B. Allan, of Dunedin, Is the guest of Mr and Mrs A. H. Price, of Augustine street.

Mrs J. Powell and Miss D. Powell, of Ardlogie,” are spending a holiday in Christchurch.

Miss Anne Miller, of Parsonage road, who has been the guest of Mrs 11. Ruddenklau, of *' Downlands,” has returned home. Miss G. Holmes, of High street, Is the guest of Mrs Lindsay, of Studholme. Mrs and Miss M. Holmes, of High street are spending a holiday in Timaru. Miss Undrill, of Christchurch, is the gue«t Of Mrs A. A. Scott, of Mill road. Mr and Mrs D. _ MacDonald and family have returned from Kakanui. ‘ Mr and Mrs L.-E. Finch and Master F. Finch, who have been visiting Waimate have returned to Timaru.

Miss Shirtcliffe, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs Creemer, of Mill road. Mr and Mrs A. J. Hoskins, of High street, have returned to Waimate from a visit to Palmerston North, where they were the guests of their daughter, Mrs J. Wesney. Mrs and Miss Dawson, of Oamaru, are the guests of Mrs A. H. Price, of Augustine street.

Miss M. Cook, of Severn street, who has been the guest of Mrs H. Ruddenklau, of “ Downlands,” has returned to Oamaru. Mr J. Hargreaves has returned from a holiday spent in Rangiora. Miss S. Manchester, of Merivale, who has been visiting Waimate, . has returned to Christchurch.

Mr F. Akhurst, of Oxford street, is visiting Christchurch. Guest at Te Kiteroa rest house include: Dr and Mrs Crooke, Miss Sorenson (Christchurch), and Master Peter Finch (Timaru), and Mrs and Miss Chapman (Christchurch).

ASHBURTON, January 14. Mrs H. F. Nicoll gave a delightful “ kitchen ” afternoon on Friday last, in honour of Miss Evelyn Pettey, who is to be married shortly. Mrs D. V. Donaldson, who is at present staying with her mother, Mrs H. F. Nicoll, assisted her in receiving the many guests. A guessing competition, then afternoon tea was partaken of; then Miss Pettey untied the many parcels containing useful kitchen requisites. The garden was enjoyed, many of the guests strolling round and admiring the shrubs and flowers. Among those present were: Mrs Nicoll, Mrs Donaldson (Christchurch), Mrs and the Misses Evelyn and Dorothy Pettey, Mrs Albert Roberts, Mrs Fisher, Mrs Trevor, Mrs G. Scott (Wellington), Mrs Jennings and Miss Jennings and Miss Margaret Jennings, Mrs Newton and Miss Jean Newton, Mrs Findlay and the Misses Findlay, Mrs C. C. Roberts, Mrs W. Nosworthy, Mrs Trevor Thomas, Mrs Denham. Mrs D. Knight (Christchurch), Mrs Buchanan and Miss M. Buchanan, Mrs H. L. Barker, Mrs Pilbrow, Miss Nicoll, Mrs C. W. Nicoll, Miss Joan Nicoll, Miss Robertson (Leeston), Miss Coward, Miss M’Kee (Christchurch), Misses Mardie and Helen Hunter, Mrs David Christie' (Methven), Miss Davis, Mrs Laing, and Mrs M’Lauchlin (Sydney). Dr G. Lyon and Miss Lyon arrived from England this week, and are staying in Ashburton.

Miss Robertson, of Leeston, who has been the guest of Mrs E. Nicoll, has returned home.

The Rev. J. F. Wiseman is visiting Chfistchurch.

The Rev. A. Irvine and Mrs Irvine motored to Invercargill, and will be away about a month.

Mrs S. Tweedy, of Dunsandel, is visiting her mother, Mrs J. Hood, of Holmwood, Mount Somers.

Mrs J. Wilson, of Kaiapoi, who has been spending Christmas and New Year holidays with her daughter, Mrs T. S. Bishop, has returned north.

Mrs J. Bell of Winchester, is visiting her mother, Mrs T. Miller, of Mount Somers.

Dr, J. Russell Rendle, who has been spending “about six weeks visiting friends tn Ashburton and further south, is going to the North Island and thence to England. Miss E. Christian leaves on Monday for Wellington, where she intends nursing. Mr C. de C. Drury and Mr L. Charles have returned from their annual holiday. Mrs G. Scott, of Wellington, who has been visiting her mother. Mrs D. Thomas, left no Saturday for Timaru.

Mr and Mrs Alan Baxter and family left Methven by motor this morning for Christchurch en route for Inglewood,

Taranaki, where Mr Baxter has been appointed manager of that branch of the Bank of New Zealand. Mr and Mrs Harold Bowden, who have been visiting Mrs Bowden, of Havelock street West, have returned to the North Island. Miss A. Beckley, of Dunedin, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs H. Beckley, has returned south.

Mrs C. Wyse, of Christchurch, is visiting her sister, Mrs G. T. Smith, of Mount Somers.

CHRISTCHURCH, January 13. At their home in Kipling street, Mr and Mrs V. H. Lino entertained a number of friends at a delightful “ linen shower ” given in honour of Miss Vera Line, of Little River, who was married last Wednesday. The drawing room was beautifully decorated with choice sweet peas of the loveliest hue. Mrs Line received her guests wearing a handsome frock of French crepe de chine. The guest of honour was dressed in a dainty floral voile in shades of blue and pink. The evening was spent in competitions and musical items. Those present were: Mr and Mrs Line, Mr and Mrs Black, Mrs Campion, Misses Vera and Beatrice Line, Mr John Douglas, Mr and Mrs Griffiths, Mrs Angus, Mr and Mrs R. Harold, Mr and Mrs Phil Smith, Misses Dorrie Hodgson, Angus, Smee, Gloria Clark, Daphne Ede, Freda Ohlson, Peggy Cameron, Kathleep and Ruth Griffiths, Augusta and Colleen Smith. Miss Sylvia Fox has returned to Christchurch from a visit to Mrs George Gerard and Miss Margot Hall, of Horarata. Mr and Mrs H. H. Hanna, who have been spending the Christmas and New Year holidays at the Hermitage, Mount Cook, have returned to Christchurch.

Mrs Louis Campbell, of Happy Valley, is visiting Christchurch. Mrs and Miss Palmer-Chapman, of Timaru, who have been visiting Christchurch, have returned to Timaru.

Mr C. M. Strachey is leaving early next month in the Rimutaka for England. He is at present visiting friends in Dunedin and South Canterbury. Mrs D. E. Hutton and Miss Kathleen Hutton, who have been spending the holidays in Queenstown, have returned to Christchurch.

At St. Mary’s Church, Merivale, on Wednesday evening the marriage was solemnised of Vernor, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Helmore, of “ Elsham,” Holmwood road, Fendalton, and Gordon, eldest son of Captain P. C. Minhinnick, R.N. (retired) and Mrs Minhinnick, of Auckland. The Rev. H. S. Leach performed the ceremony. Mr Alfred Worsley was organist. The altar was appropriately decorated with stately madonna lilies. The bride, who was given away by her father, was a picture of daintiness and distinction in her uncommon sleeveless frock of exquisite old lace, vellum tinted with age. mounted on satin of the same shade. The tiny yoke was of pin-tucked net, and the waist was defined with a swathing of net edged with narrow frills, while on the front and back panels of the skirt, opening at each side to show the satin underdress, little net frills, set vertically, formed a pretty, soft outline. The bridal veil of priceless Honiton lace, which had been worn on her wedding day by the bride's maternal greatgrandmother, fell from a chaplet of orange blossom beads, and formed a filmy train. Her shower bouquet was of cream begonias intermingled with shaded orange flowers. The bride’s two sisters, Misses Grace and Norah Helmore, acted as bridesmaids, and wore attractive sleeveless frocks of marigold georgette, the slightly-pouched bodices being arranged in small box pleats, which reached below the swathed georgette belts, while the skirts were composed of three soft frills. Wreaths of periwinkle blue and mauve flowers were very becoming to both girls, with their warm Titian colouring, each carried a shower bouquet of blue and mauve flowers. Mr Kenneth Minhinnick acted as his brother’s best man, and Mr J. Granger Weir was groomsman. After the ceremony Mr and Mrs Helmore entertained many friends at the wedding reception held at their home at Fendalton. Mrs Helmore w r ore a handsome frock of black georgette over white, with a hat of black georgette trimmed with black satin and a large gold rose set on one side: her bouquet was of pink carnations and maidenhair fern. Miss Alves, the bride’s aunt, wore black marocain trimmed with pink and touches of gold, and a black hat. When Mr and Mrs Gordon Minhinnick left for their wedding tour the -bride was wearing a three-piece suit of marocain, the smart jumper suit having a pin-tucked vest, collar, and long ties of beige crepe de chine, while the sole trimming of the long coat was bands of rucking on the collars and cuffs. Her chic navy hat was trimmed with beige to match her suit. The reception was followed by a very cheery little dance, at which Mr and Mrs Helmore extended hospitality to many of their daughter’s friends. The engagement Is announced of Mr B. C. Rutherford, of Brackendale, to Ruth Sylvia, only child of Mr and Mrs George C. Derrett, of Horarata. Also of Ellen Rhoda, younger daughter of Mrs and the late Mr T. Galletly, of St. Andrews. South Canterbury, to Arthur Edward, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. G. Hadler, of Christchurch. BLENHEIM, January 11. The other evening at their residence in High street Mr and Mrs G. Bacon entertained a number of young people in honour of their daughter Connie, who is home on holiday. Dancing and music took the form of entertainment, and a delicious supper was dispensed in the breakfast room, the table being artistically arranged with marigolds. Mrs Bacon received the guests upon arrival, and was attired in a gown of cerise and fawn georgette. Miss Connie Bacon wore black taffeta and gold lace. Others present were: Misses Mowat (2). Doris Brammall, I. Pigou, S. Breen (Wellington), I. Leonard, Bacon (2), B. Mead, K. Cimino, N. Marshall; Messrs T. Mead, L. Bacon, S. Clouston, S. Marshall, Atkinson, G. Evatt, Corry (2), M’Arthy (Wellington), F. Horton, H. Thompson, and P. Mowat, etc. A very pretty wedding was celebrated on January 5 at the Methodist Church by the Rev. W. Griggs, when James Hunter Macandrew, of Macandrew’s Bay, Dunedin, was married to Marjorie Davies, third daughter of Mrs and the late Mr T. S. Davies, of " Ngaio Downs,” East Coast, Marlborough. The bride, who was given away by her eldest brother, Mr T.- Davies, was charmingly attired in creme georgette, with tracings of silver on the front and shoulders, and tight-fitting bodice. She wo.re an embroidered veil over her wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of pink and cream carnations. The bridesmaids were the Misses Winnie and Allison Davies (sisters of the bride), -who were dressed alike in apple green satin frocks, and same shade crinoline straw hats turned up in the front, with pink and green organdie flowers under them, and each carried a bouquet of pink cactus dahlias. The best man was Mr Brian Haggitt, of Dunedin, and the groomsman Mr Alister Macandrew, of Wellington (brother of the bridegroom). A reception was afterwards held at the residence of her aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs C. Parker, of Springlands. Mrs T. S. Davies received the guests wearing a gown of black lace, with bands of black georgette and diamante buckle, black hat, and carried a bouquet of pink and mauve flowers. Mrs Macandrew (bridegroom’s mother) wore grey georgette and silver lace, grey and blue hat, and carried a bouquet of blue flowers. Mrs Errol Reid (sister of bride), yellow georgette, blue hat, and bouquet of yellow cactus dahlias. Mrs A. M’Farlane (sister of bride), marton beige lace frock, hat to match.

and bouquet of flame-coloured flowers. Mrs C. Parker, black georgette, and black hat. The bride’s travelling frock was of navy satin, with collar, and cuffs of fleshcoloured georgette, flesh-coloured hat, and brown fur coat.

Mr F. W. Major, who has been appointed manager of the Blenheim branch of the Bank of New Zealand, has arrived, from Wellington, and he and his wife are taking up residence in Alfred street. Mr B. A. Moore, the retiring manager, who has been appointed a sub-inspector of the bank, will be leaving Blenheim in about a fortnight’s time.

Mr and Mrs Dudley Edwards, who have been visiting Mr and Mrs G. F. Watts at Lansdowne Station, have returned to Nelson. Mr and Mrs H. E. Burden and the Misses Burden (2), have motored to Nelson.

Miss Philpotts, of Picton, is visiting her sister, Mrs Haris, of Maxwell road.

Dr and Mrs Noble-Adams are visiting the North Island.

Mrs J. Stevenson left on Tuesday for Nelson and the West Coast.

Dr and Mrs J. Jenkins and family have returned to Dunedin after spending some weeks in Blenheim.

WELLINGTON, January 13. A very pleasant afternoon was spent at a garden party at Government House on Tuesday, for the weather was most kind, a rather unusual circumstance when outdoor function 8 are planned in Wellington. Bright sunshine, a light cooling wind and genial warmth, which made the wearing of daintv summer frccks a possibility, all added to the pleasure of the day. There were marquees on the lawn in front of the house for tea and other refreshments, and tea was also set in the ballroom on a long buffet and on round tables, all being adorned with silver bowls of beautiful summer flowers. The ballroom had also groups of handsome conservatory plants, and the drawing rooms were also fragrant with roses and carnations. .The Garrison Baud was .situated on the lawn and ...played acceptable music. Their Excellencies received the guests on the terrace in front of the house. Ladj' Alice was in beige georgette and lace of the same shade, her wide-brimmed hat was of crinoline, straw, and was trimmed with a wreath of small

coloured flowers. Mrs Baird, sister ot his Excellency, was in a navy blue voile patterned with roses. Lady Hall-Jones was in beige and brown, with a hat to match; Lady Luke wore black georgette with touches of mauve, and a wide brimmed black hat; Mrs Elgar, biscuit georgette, embroidered to tone, and a hat of the same colour; Mrs Sprott, black and white figured voile, and black hat; Mrs Morice, beige lace and hat, with touches of black; Sir Robert and Lady Stout, the later in violet embossed georgette, and a violet hat; Commander and Mrs Reyne, the latter in white georgette with large motifs embroidered in palest pink and blue, and with black satin ribbon trimming; Mrs lan Duncan, pale bois de rose satin beaute, and a high satin hat to match; Mrs Day, black satin costume with touches of violet; Mrs A. Harper, black georgette, trimmed with ivory lace, black hat wiht pink rose; Lady Bell, grey satin, and hat to match; Lady Hosking, navy blue, with touches of grey; also present, were Dr and Mrs F. Marshall. Dr Izard, Mr and Miss Harcourt, Mr and Mrs W. B. Montgomery, Mr A. Gray, K.C., and Mrg Gray, Archdeacon and Mrs Johnson, Rev. Mr and Mrs Blaythwaite, Mr and Mrs F. Dyer, Hon. T. Shailer Weston and Mrs Weston, Mr and Mrs F. Leckie, Mr and Mrs W. M. Page, Mr and Mrs Corkill, Mr and. Mrs M’Villy, Commander and Mrs Fletcher, Mr and Mrs W. H. Field, Mr and Mrs C. N. Luke, Mr and Mrs J. R. Smith. Mesdames Holmes, Austin, Darling, Mouat, Gillon, Lowrie, G. Chapman, Bennie, G. Dixon, J. Henderson, C. Earle, W. D. Stewart. Ardell, H. Kebball. O. Ccoper. Porteous. M’Villy, W. G. Reid, Webster, Ashford, C. Wilson, Fitzgerald, Adams, sen., W. Pearce, M’Gregor, J. C. Campbell. Morice, Kirkcaldie; Misses Fanco'Urt, Cable, Stevens, Greenwood, Seed, Barrow, and many others. An interesting afternoon was spent at Mount Crawford prison recently when the men gave an entertainment (by permission of the Controller-general, Mr Dallard), th® social part of it being arranged by Mr I. Salek, J.P.. the visiting justice of the prison. A number of iustices and their wiveg were present, also the women justices, Mesdames C-rliss. P. Fraser M’Vicar, and Misg C. Kirk. Mr Salek had arranged for a supply

of “ smokes ” also a pie for each man, and plenty of “ safe drinks.” The entertainment, which ‘was excellent, was all given by the men, and great musical talent was displayed, also the possess;on of fine voices, and aptitude for vaudeville of a clever and amusing kind. The " Instruments,” made by the Kitchen Band, caused much amused admiration, and were made from all sorts of odd tilts, piping, damaged kettles, etc., and it ■was marvellous the amount of tunefulness the men managed to extract from these, and the good time and tune kept. Altogether it was a capital entertainment, and at the end a vote of thanks was given to the entertainers, and to the authorities for kind permission given for the party. The engagement is announced of Lorna May, third daughter of Mr and Mrs G. F. Chapman, Lower Hutt, to John Francis, third son of Mr and Mrs C. F. Millward, Wanganui. The engagement is announced of Marjorie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. E.. Hayes, Karori, to Leslie, eldest son of the Late Mr F. H. Elsby, and Mrs Elsby, Credhire, England. The engagement is announced of Jean, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs E. W. Beaglehole, formerly of Welling<x>n, to Brian, only son of Mr and Mrs B. Randle, of Auckland.

Mr and Mrrs T. M. Wilford have returned , frorp their tour of the South Island, Mrs Wilford is leaving next month for Shanghai, where she will visit her son and his fami'y. She will then go on to England, via Canada, to join her daughter, Miss Isabel Wilford.

Mi;s and Miss Seaton have returned from a visit to Dawson Falls, Mount Egmnnt. The Misses Harding, Hobson street, are leaving shortly for England, via Vancouver. Mr and Mrs F. Hodson, and Mrs W. E. Collins are among those who are leaving for England early in the year.

Colonel and Miss Powles, who are leaving Palmerston North, are the guests of Mrs Marshall, Marton.

Mrs Harris has returned from a motor tour with a party, having visited the Lake district, Waitomo Caves, and Wanganui. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roskruge, of New Plymouth, are visiting Wellington. Mr and Mrs M. Miller, Wellington, are the guests of Mrs Edgar Jones, Timaru. The Misses Guise, Wellington, are visitors to the Franz Josef Glacier.

Professor and Mrs Algie, who have paid a brief visit to Wellington, have left for the south.

Mrs L. O. H. Tripp ha s returned from a visit to Timaru and Orari.

Mrs Porteous is a West Coast visitor to Wellington. Sir John and Lady Luke have returned from a visit to Otaki and Hastings. Mrs S. Cory-Wright has returned to Wellington from the North. Miss Alys Duncan has left for F'almereton North for the tennis tournament.

Dr and Mrs Shand are visiting Christchurch.

Miss Mina Caldcw ha s arrived in Welling ton from Auckland.

Mrs Coleridge has returned from a visit' to the country. Mr and Mrs J. C. Anderson, Miss Castle, Mr and Mrs Morpeth and family are all camping on Kapiti Island. Lady Holdsworth has returned to Wellington from the south.

Miss Alice Woodhouse has returned to Wellington from Dunedin. Mrs G. D. Greenwood has returned to Christchurch from Auckland and Wellington.

CARTERTON, January 12. The engagement is announced of Eunice, third daughter of Mr W. J. Percy, of Alfredton,' to Earl, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. Hutchins, of Wellington. A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Masterton on Wednesday evening, when Mr Frederick Percival (Jack) Yates, son of Mr and Mrs G. Yates, of Upper Plain, was married to Miss

Eileen Clark, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Clark, of Mabterton. The Rev. John Davie performed the ceremony. ■ The attendants were Miss Elza Dixon and Misses Olga Clark and June Clark as flower girls. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Oswald Jansen. Mr and Mrs Yates will make their home in Martinborough. A wedding of interest was celebrated in Knox Church, Masterton, on Wednesday morning, the contracting parties being Gordon, only son of Mr and Mrs H. W. Lee, of “ Braemar,” Weraiti, and Gladys, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. L. Wrigley, of “ Ruakawa,” Bideford. The Rev. J. Davie officiated, and Mr E. C. Glen presided at the organ. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Wrigley, Miss Bessie Shaw, and Miss Ellen Wrigley. Miss Npla Bannister and Miss Barbara Napier were flower girls. All were very daintily attired. Mr L. Wrigley acted as best man, and Mr W. Hay and Mr F. Shaw were the groomsmen. Knox Presbyterian Church, Masterton, was the scene of another very pretty wedding on Tuesday on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Doris Margaret ‘Walker, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Walker, and Mr Ronald Johnstone Grant, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Alex. Grant. The Rev. J. Davie was the officiating clergyman. Piper Charles MacDonald played the bridal party into the church. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Brown and Miss Gladys Grant. Miss Reta Savage, of Wellington acted as flower girl. Mr Frank ‘Walker, brother of the bride, was best man, and Mr Robert Harris was groomsman.

The engagement is announced of Maida, only daughter of Mr E. S. Tomlinson, of Pownall street, Masterton, to John, eldest son of Mr A. G. Lawson, of “ Braeburn,” Masterton.

The engagement is announced of Mabel, third daughter of Mr and Mrs J. R. Mason, of Masterton, to Mr G. Fahey, second son of the late Mr and Mrs F. N. Fahey, of Musselburgh, Dunedin. The engagement is announced of Sydney Lee, eldest son of Mrs Trevorrow, of Makora road, Masterton, to Edith, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilton, of Hogg crescent. Masterton.

The marriage took place at St. Paul’s proCathedral, Wellington, on Wednesday of the Rev. E. M’Levie, of Masterton, to Miss Faire, of Wadestown, Wellington. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Sprott. Mr and Mrs M’Levie are spending their honeymoon at the Marlborough Sounds. The marriage took place at St. Matthew’s ’ Church in Masterton on Monday morning of Miss Lorelei Petersen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Petersen, of Miriam street, Masterton, and Mr William Yates, youngest son of Mr and Mrs G. H. Yates, of Upper Plain. The Rev. W. Bullock was the officiating clergyman. Two very popular engagements -were announced this week in Martinborough. Hilda, daughter of Mr Frank Wall, of “ Mahaki,” is engaged to Gerald, son of Mr and Mrs R. H. Baillie, of Lower Hutt. Joyce, daughter of Mrs Morrison, of “ Wharehau,” is engaged to Cecil Gifford, son of Mr and Mrs Gifford Moore, of Palmerston North. Both young ladies are well known in the Wairarapa in lawn tennis circles. At St. Peter’s Church, Pahiatua, on Wednesday afternoon, the marriage took place of Miss Alice Helen Miller and Mr John Perry Tylee. The bride wore a gown of French georgette with rucked georgette train and tulle veil. The bridesmaids were Misses Joan Erina Tylee, Mary Cameron, and Kathlen ‘Didsbudy. The train-bearers were Nora Miller and Joyce Wilde. The bridegroom was attended by Mr lan M’Kay as best man, and Messrs ’C. B. Tylee, S. Wilson, and C. H. Miller as groomsmen. Mr and Mrs George Humphreys, who have been the guests of Mrs F. W. Parry, of Mount Bruce, have returned to Palmerston North..

Miss Doris Cook, who has been visiting Mrs John Andrew, of Masterton, is now in Nelson, and is the guest, of Mrs Bett. Miss Joyce Vincent, of Masterton, is visiting Auckland. Mrs W. B. Chennells, of Mastertoq, has gone to Christchurch on a visit to her son, Mr E. Chennells.

Miss V. Ray has left Masterton for a holiday at Franz Josef Glacier.

Miss Hester Saunders has left Masterton on a visit to Port Charles. Miss Clara Low, of Dunedin, who has just returned from a tour abroad, is at present staying with Mr and Mrs A. D. Low, of Masterton. Mrs G. Hood, of Masterton, is visiting Wellington. Miss C. Hosking, of Masterton, is on a visit to Paekakariki. Mrs Stewart, of Masterton, is spending a holiday at Eastbourne, Wellington. Miss Butement, of Masterton, is visiting her brother, Mr F. Butement, of HunterVille.

Mrs Pain, of Invercargill, is staying -with her daughter, Mrs J. H. Irving, pt Masterton.

Mrs A. L. Morgan and her family, of Masterton, are spending the holidays w’ith the Hon. A. D. M’Leod, of “ Mangapai,” Martinborough. Mrs' A. T. Thompson, of Melbourne, is on a visit to New Zealand, and is at present staying with her father, Mr W. J. Cameron, of Masterton. Mrs Alfred Caselberg, of Masterton, is visiting Wellington. Mrs Mark Castle and family, of Alfredton, are spending their holidays at Day’s Bay, Wellington. Miss Mary Hart has returned to Masterton from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs Daniell and Mrs J. B. Smith, of Palmerston North, accompanied by Miss Daniell, of Martinborough, have left for a tour of the South Island. Mrs B. M. Heath, of Southampton, who has been staying with her sister, Mrs R. S. Gerrard, of Church street. Masterton. for the past six months, is spending a month’s holiday at Oriental Bay. Miss Brown, of Essex street, Masterton, is spending a fortnight’s holiday at Eastbourne. Miss D. Saunders, of Solway, is spending the holidays at Palmerston North and Paraparaumu. Miss Baines^who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs Guthrie-Smith, has returned to Te Kuiti. Miss Edith Bennett, of Homebush, is on a visit to Taranaki. Miss V. Hampton is spending the holidays with her brother, Mr W. .Hampton, of Eketahuna.

Mrs Trevor Thompson, of Auckland, is staying with her sister, Mrs R. V. Skeet, of Upper Plain, Masterton. Mrs C. F. Gawith has returned to Masterton from a visit to Auckland. Miss M. Holmwood is staying in Wellington with Mrs Bird. Mrs J. M. Andrew, of “ Awanui,” is at present visiting Plimmerton.

FEILDING. January 12. Miss Dulcie Perrett, of Sanson, is visiting Takapuna. Mrs and Miss ‘Webster have returned from Auckland. Mr and Mrs Miles have returned from their holiday at Paekakariki. Mrs K. M. Little and her daughter are visiting Day’s Bay. ’ - Mr and Mrs N. C. Harding and family and Mr and Mrs Alf. Kingston and daughter have returned from their beach holiday at New Plymouth. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Fairweather are spending a month at Kelburn, Wellington. The golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Caldwell was celebrated recently at their home, Te Punga; Pohangina Valley. There was a family gathering of five daughters and many

grand-children. The bride and bridegroom of half a century ago received many telegrams and presents from ail over New Zealand. They have lived in New Zealand since their marriage in 1878. Miss Dorothy Duthie has returned from Auckland.

Mrs Leslie Gorton Is visiting Wellington. Mr and Mrs L. J. Carmine and family have taken a house at Tangimoana. Mr and Mrs William Berry have left on a motor tour up north.

WANGANUI, January 12. Mrs and Miss Gower, of Wellington, are guests of Mrs W. L. Burgess, of Castlecliff. Dr and Mrs Adams have been spending a holiday at Auckland.

Miss Belle Benfell, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs A. J. Weekes, of Nelson street. Miss M. Saunders paid a recent visit to New Plymouth, where she was the guest of Mrs Barthorp.

Miss E. Werry has returned from Taupo. Mr and Mrs Bullock-Douglas left last Monday for Auckland.

Miss Winnie Swan is on a holiday at Rotorua.

Mr and Mrs Maurice Barton are visitors at Rotorua.

Mrs Adams was hostess at bridge on Thursday evening. The engagement is announced of Stella, elder daughter of Mr T. H. Loyegrove, of Wanganui, and Thomas Wilford, youngest son of Mrs H. Christensen, of Wellington and Wairarapa. The engagement is announced of Annie Mirabel, second daughter of Mrs M’lvor, of Wicksteed street, Wanganui, to Kenneth Wentworth, second son of Mr Parker, of St. John’s Hill, Wanganui. Mr and Mrs C. P. Roberts are spending a short holiday at Taihape. Miss P. Campbell has returned from a 10-days’ motor tour to Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, and Napier. Miss Todd, of Oamaru, has been spending a holiday with her aunt, Mrs Dalziell, of Wanganui.

PALMERSTON NORTH, January 13

Miss J. Morrison, of Dannevirke, is the guest of Mrs K. Clayton, of College street. Miss J. Pharazyn, of Hawke’s Bay, is a visitor to Palmerston North for the tennis tournament.

Miss Alys Duncan, Miss Margaret Whyte, and Misses S. and M. Preedy, all of Wellington, are visitors to Palmerston North for the tennis tournament.

Miss Doris Haggitt, of Hastings, is the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs G. Haggitt.

Miss S. Preece, of Wellington, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Preece, of Fitzherbert street.

Miss S. Eagar, of ‘Wellington, is a visitor to Palmerston North.

Mr and Mrs Bartlett, of Auckland, are the guests of Mrs H. N. Watson. Colonel Powles and Miss Rachael Powles are visiting Marton, where they are the guests of Mr and Mrs Marshall. Mr and Mrs A. Seifert and Miss Eileen Seifert have returned from a motor tour of the Auckland province. Dr and Mrs M’Kay are spending the holidays in Dunedin. Miss. Betty Joske, of Sydney, is the guest of Miss Sybil Baldwin, of Marton. Mr and Mrs J. C. Young and family have gone to Plimmerton for a holiday. Miss I. Tandy has returned to Wellington after a visit to Palmerston North. Miss L. and Mr O. Wimsett are spending a holiday at Nelson and the West Coast. Miss Peggy Abraham is spending a holiday at Paekakariki. Miss M. Stack is the guest of Mrs H. R. Cooper, of Victoria avenue. Miss Anne Daniell has returned from a holiday in Hastings, where she was the guest of Miss Nelson. Mrs L. Griffiths, accompanied by Mrs Waddy, has left Palmerston North to re- ‘ turn to her home in Blenheim. Mrs and Miss Daniell, of Ruahine street, have returned from an extensive tour of the South Island. Miss Hetty Stowe is staying with Miss Nancy Nairn, of Hawke's Bay. Mr and Mrs Chalmers are spending a holiday at Paraparaumu Beach. Miss Annette Johnston, of Waitotara, is the guest of Miss P. Harman. Mr and Mrs W. T. Penny are visiting Christchurch. Miss Knight, of Auckland, is the guest of Mr and Mrs H. N. Watson. Miss M’Gregor is the guest of Miss Betty M’Rae, of Neipier road. Miss M’Rae, of Wairoa, is the guest of Mrs S. Duncan, of Hunterville. HAWKE’S BAY, January 13. A pretty wedding took place at St. John's Cathedral, Napier, between Thelma, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Holland Andrews, formerly of Wellington and now of Napier, and Wilfred, son of Mr H. Goddard, of Vancouver, Canada. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked pretty in a dainty frock of white tulle, over an underdress of palest pink. Her tight-fitting bodice had a skirt falling full to the ankles, while her shoes were of pale pink satin. Her long tulle veil was bordered with pale pink feathers, and hung gracefully, and was arranged as a cap with orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of lilies tied with pink ribbon. The bridesmaids were Miss Mula Ellison, Wellington, and Miss Edna Whelch, Waipukerau, cousin of the bride. They wore frocks of georgette in rose and blue, with frilled skirts, knee length in front, and falling to the ankles at the back. Their hats were of crinoline, upturned in front, with pearl ornament, and they carried bouquets to tone. Miss Margaret Whelch was a tinv train bearer, and was a miniature of the bride in pink. Miss Molly Whelch walked before the bride, carrying a white satin cushion. She was dainty in cream lace and blue georgette, with pink roses and blue Dutch bonnet. The best man was Mr Les Hitchcock, and the groomsman Mr Gordon Olsen. Mrs Andrews, the bride’s mother, ■wore a frock of black georgette, black hat with pink relief, her bouqut was of pink rcses. A reception was afterwards held, when a small number guests were present. Mrs R. Stewart and family, of Lincoln road, Napier, are epending the holidays on their station on the coast.

Mr and Mrs M’Clurg and family, of Napier, have returned from a motor tour of Taupo and Rotorua.

Mr and Mrs Harold Douglas, of Elizabeth toad, Napier, have returned from a motor tour of Taranaki, Rotorua; and Taupo.

Mr and Mrs Phil Paslev were the guests of Mrs Paslev. France road. Napier. Mis 3 J. Rodie, of Wellington, was staying with her mother in Napier during the holidays. Mr and Mrs Runciman. Thompson road, Napier, were visiting relatives in Wanganui. Mr and Mrs C. Bardey, of Napier South, spent the holidays in the country. Miss Ole. Limbrick, of Waipukerau, is on a visit to Nanier.

Miss S.- Russell, of Hastings, is visiting Auckland. Mr and Mrs W. G. Stead, and’ Miss Marie Stead,-of ” Flaxmere,” have returned from a visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs F. N. Ford, of Tikokino, were visiting relatives in Napier. . • Mrs Hetley, of Napier, i s on a visit to Palmerston North. Mrs M’Master, of Carterton, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Fenwick, of Napiqr.

Mis a Lopdell, of Petone, is a visitor to Waipawa.

* Miss Snow Clark, is playing in the Palmerston North Tennis Championships. Mr and Mrs W. Cook, of Bendigo, are the quests of Captain and Mr s H. White-Parsons. Miss M. Hobson, of Hatuma, is on visit to Rotorua.

Mr and Mrs Fleming, of Seapoint road, Napier, are visiting Wellington. Mr and Mrs J. Clarkson, of Waipukerau, have returned from a visit to Rotorua. Miss P. Pilgrim, who spent a holiday in Napier has returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs A. Perry, of Wairoa, were visitors in the Hawke’s Bay district. Mr and Mrs Palmer, of Hastings, were the guests of Mr and Mrs Marbrook, Wairoa. Miss Wright, of Dannevirke, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs H. Douglas, Napier. Mr anj Mrs H. Stratton, of Hastings, have returned from a visit to Auckland. _Mr and Mrs H. Tonkin, of Thompson road, Napier, have returned from Dannevirke, where they spent the Christmas holidays. Miss Nancy Hiwell, of Napier, is on a visit to Waipukerau. Mr and Mrs Simpson and family, of Bluff Hill, Napier, have returned from a trip to Taupo.

Mr and Mrs T. H. La wry, of “ Okawa,” have arrived bock from Auckland. Miss Nairn, of Hastings, is the guest of Mrs Stowe, Palmerston North.

Miss C. Ross, of Whangarei, is the guest inf her sister, Mrs G. Hawke, of Napier. Mr and Mrs W. Gardiner, of Wanganui, motored back from Napier this week. Mr and Mrs. O’Meara, of Hastings, have returned from a visit to Morere Springs. Mrs D. S. Laing, of Napier, has returned from the South Island.

WAIKATO, January 12 A very pretty wedding was solemnised at First Church, Frankton, at the end of December. The bride was Corrie, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr A. O. Jones, of Hamilton. The bridegroom was Heaton, son of Mr and Mrs J. von Stumer, of Auckland. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. M. Rogers, M.A., of Hamilton. The bride wore a white taffeta silk frock, with sliver tissue trimmings. A long tulle embroidered veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids—Miss Poppy Cliff and Miss Gladys Jones. Their frocks were of palest green georgette; pretty grey crinoline hats were. worn. Mr I. MacPherson. of Palmerston North, was best man. and Mr P. Jobes acted as groomsman. A reception was held after the ceremony in the Masonic Hall, where the bride’s mother received the guests in a smart mulberry frock, with hat to tone. The bridegroom’s mother wore a floral crepe de chine frock and navy blue hat. The bridal pair left by car later in the day on their honeymoon trip. The bride travelled in a pretty mauve costume and hat to match. • Their future home will be at Palmerston North A jolly party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Banks at Cambridge last week. Those present were: Mr and Mrs N. Banks. Mr and Mrs 0. M’Caw Mr and Mrs J. Banks. Mr and Mrs -E. Firth Mr and Mrs W. M’Caw. Mrs T. M’Lauchlam Misses T. Banks. N. Banks. S. Banks A Banks, Masters. N. Banks, T. Firth A Firth, and T. M’Lauchlan.

Mrs E. C. Day. of Hamilton. Is the guest of Mrs D. M’Nicol. of Thames Beach. , and Mrs E. Firth, of Auckland, spent the Christmas vacation with Miss Banks of Cambridge.

Miss S. Brann, of Cambrideg, is on a visit to Wanganui.

Miss Dunne, of Cambridge, has been spend* Ing a holiday in Auckland. Miss A. Fergusson. of Hamilton, is spending the school holidays In Sydney. Mrs E. M. Cowie and family, of’Hamilton, nave been staying at Thames Beach. ' Mr and Mrs Fowler, of Napier, have been visiting Cambridge. Miss Mona Tomnkins. of Hamilton, has left on a visit to England. Mr and Mrs O. R. Farrer. of Hamilton, -kre spending a holiday at Raglan. Mrs C. Sutcliffe, of Hamilton, has been Haying in Marton.

Mr and Mrs Ariell. of Cambridge, have keen on a visit to Opot.ikl. Mr and Mrs Olliver. of Hamilton, are iway at The Mount, Tatiranga. Mrs A. B. Beale, of Frankton Hill, is stay kig at the Thames Beach. Mrs J. H, Hammond and Miss E. Hammond, of Hamilton, are at Kawau. The Misses Boulllion, of Auckland, are the guests of Mr and Mrs E. Bouillion, of Jhe Bank of New Zealand, Hamilton.

AUCKLAND, January 11. Miss Betty Rutherford, of Macdonald Downs, Canterbury, is the guest of Mrs W. D. Lloyd, of Otahuhu.

Mr and Mrs Harold Barker, of Christchurch, who have been the guests of Lady Nolan since Christmas, are leaving this week on their return to their home at Fendalton.

Mrs M’Callum, of Remuera, is staying with her daughter, Mrs Trigance, of Temuka.

The Rev. R. J. Coats and Mrs Coats are the guests of Dr and Mrs Wilfred Gunn at their fishing camp, Opihi, Timaru. Captain and Mrs Fox and Miss Joan Fox, of Remuera, are staying with Mrs R. H. Bowie, of Timaru, for a few weeks. Mrs and Miss Manton, of Wellington, are amongst southern visitors staying at the Grand Hotel.

Miss Sally Russell, of Hastings, is the guest of Mrs Mervyn Reed, of Garden road, Remuera.

The gardens round and about Auckland have become very parched owing to the unusually long spell of dry weather, and nothing less than a steady downpour for several hours would be of any benefit. The country is in even a worse condition, for there is not a blade of grass to be seen anywhere.

Admiral Sir James Fergusson, brother of the Governor-General, and Lady Fergusson and their family are staying at the Bay of Islands for several weeks. Sir James Fergusson is to do some deep-sea fishing. There has been little or no entertaining during the past few weeks, so that the “ At home ” given by Mr and Mrs Clutha Mackenzie on Tuesday evening at the Jubilee Institute for the Blind was thoroughly enjoyed by some 200 guests. The spacious gymnasium, which has been laid with a new floor, the old one having been worn through, was used as a ballroom, and was artistically decorated with hanging baskets of fern, great tubs of hydrangeas ip deep tones of blue, and feathery plants of bamboo. Bridge tables were arranged in the large assembly hall, where supper was also served. Larkspurs and sweet peas in shades of pink were used to decorate the supper tables. Mrs Mackenzie wore a frock of hyacinth blue georgette, with petalled skirt and narrow silver girdle; Mrs Macdonald (who was Miss Helen Mackenzie, and who has made many friends during her stay in Auckland) wore a frock of petunia souple satin and chiffon velvet: Mrs Bruce Mackenzie, a very pretty frock of cherry shaded romaine embroidered in silver beads : Lady Sinclair Lockhart was in a frock of black and gold embroidered ninon; Mrs Swabey. primrose satin carreau fringed in a deeper tone of primrose; Mrs Wilfrid Colbeck, pheasant grey georgette, with touches of geranium velvet; Mrs de Salis. frock of gold lace over georgette : Mrs Waller, black lace and georgette: Mrs Fitchett, black and silver embossed georgette: Mrs Boyle, black chiffon velvet; Mrs Holmden, frock of gold lace; Miss Vaile, ecru lace over pink georgette ; Miss D. Valle, shell pink embroidered georgette; Miss Riddiford (Wellington), petalled frock of green georgrt'-j; Miss Leslie Waller, old rose georgette, with wide hem of velvet in a deeper shade; Miss Boyle, frock of white ninon de sole; Miss Mowbray, black lace embossed in silver; Miss Moss, black souple satin, with Snanish lace: Miss Upton, cyclamen romaine, with bands of silver embroidery ; Miss Colbeck. black lace and georgette: Miss Martin, pink floral taffeta: and Miss J. Reid black lace over black georgette.