TABLE TALK.

Otago Witness, Issue 3877, 3 July 1928, Page 63

TABLE TALK.

_ _ , Monday. On Tuesday evening the fourteenth birthday party of the Otago Women’s Club was celebrated in the Tudor Hall,- when the hall was packed .with , members. -.The president, Lady Ferguson, on arrival was welcomed,: and presented.;:with a beautiful bouquet of violets. She'then made a speech, showing what great the club's circles were to the club. The Motor Circle, which took convalescent patients for drives, was one of the best circles they had: ■ . Then there was the Gardening, Circle, of which the competitions in regard to the railway stations had been so keenly contested and shown such splendid results. Lady Ferguson was gowned in beautiful gold lame, inset with lace and diamond ornaments. She then gave a most interesting lecture, with lantern slides, on the places she had been to during her trip abroad. Delightful pictures of Italy, Edinburgh, Egypt, and Colombo were shown, and the lecturer des'eribed most interestingly the places of note, A charming vocal solo was given by Mrs Penman, whilst Miss A. Winkle recited delightfully. Miss E. Jackson returned thanks for the good wishes to the club, whilst a number of very pleasing items were given by the Music Girdle in the shape of national songs under the direction of Miss I. White. The birthday cake, which was an immense one, was then brought in, with its 14 lighted candles, after -which a delicious supper was enjoyed by all. The Tudor Hall looked lovejy with its beautiful decorations of greenery, chrysanthemums, and becomingly coloured lights. The conclusion for the evening was the singing of the National Anthem, in which all joined.

A most enjoyable bridge party was given by Mrs Marshall Macdonald at her residence. High street, on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present Lady Ferguson, Mesdames Gallaway, Evans, Garth Gallaway, Matheson, L. Wilson, Jenkins, and Leslie Mills, and Misses Wilkin, E. Roberts, F. Shand, and Gilkison.

On Wednesday night a very enjoyable bridge party was given by the Misses Mill in the Somerset Lounge, when the lounge looked most artistic with its large burning log fire, its vases of chrysanthemums, and its coloured shaded lights. The Misses Mill received at the entrance, Miss Mill wearing a beautiful gown of geranium-red georgette, and Miss Agnes Mill, pale blue georgette. There were-present Sir Lindo and I?ady Ferguson, Dr and ;Mrs Stanley Batchelor, Mr and Mrs Cotterill, Mr and Mrs M'Kellar, Mr and Mrs Matheson, Mr and Mrs C. Rattray, Mr and Mrs E. Hazlett, Mr and Mrs Garth Gallaway, Mr. and Mrs Edmond, Dr and Mrs R4ley,. Mr . and Mrs Oldham, Dr and Mrs R. Rirchie, Mr and Mrs Cogan, Mesdames Gallaway, Fitchett, B. Haggitt, Finch, Black, and Cheesenian, and Misses D. Williams, G. Williams, Neill, Sise, Graham, Reynolds, F. Rattray, Denniston, Gilkison, G. Gallaway, and G. Roberts.

A- very enjoyable dance was given by Mrs A. C. Stephens at her residence, Hawthorne avenue. Some guests present were Dr - and Mrs G. Barnett, Dr and Mrs Focken, Dr and Mrs Harty, Dr and Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald, Dr and Mrs Greenslade, Dr and Mrs BevanDodds, Dr R. Fulton, Mr and Mrs A. Duncan, Mr and. ..Mrs J.- W. Smeaton, Mr and Mrs R. M. Rutherford, Mr and Mrs E.-- J. Smith, Mr and Mrs J. M. Paterson, Mr and Mrs J. Young, etc.

A very interesting evening was held at the St. Clair Women’s Club on Monday, when Mrs . North gave an. address on India, -and described the .people’s habits, their religion after the- advent of Christian teaching in their country, the climate," travelling in India, and social conditions. The Stage was very well arranged with all kinds of Indian ■ things—carved chairs, worked mats, pictures, etc. After the lecture was an excellent programme, arranged by Mrs Withers. A trio was given by Misses Simpson (’cello), Slago (violin), and Sheen (piano) ; and Miss Agnes Gray recited. Mrs Wilson (president) then thanked Mrs North for her lecture and those who had so kindly contributed towards the programme. Light refreshments and a talk with the. members brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

On Thursday evening the members of the Knox Church. Choir gave a social in the Stuart Hall to Mr Paget Gale, who has been organist and choirmaster for 23 years. The room was tastefully arranged •and decorated for the occasion. Games were played in the early part of the evening, one competition: being parlour football, where . two teams were selected, Kaikorai and Alhambra, the '• football ” being a balloon. There was great keenness on both sides, the winners being Kaikorai. Supper was enjoyed in the adjoining room, the table being prettily decorated with chrysanthemums. During supper speeches were made, and hand-, some presentations made to Mr and Mrs Gale. Mr Alexander made some excellent’ remarks, and, most eulogistic in his praise of their late organist, presented Mr Gale with a gold cigarette case,; whilst Mrs' Gale received 'a'handsome handbag. Afterwards several musical items were given, the choir singing “ Ye Banks and Braes ” ; .Miss Fraser and Mr Hodge, the' duet “In Springtime ” ; "I Would That My Love,". Mrs Moore and Miss-MacGibbon ; and “Because,’.’ Mr Alexander.

Some delightful musical items were heard at the Otago Women's Club on Wednesday ■afternoon, when' 7 Miss Whitson and Miss Hislop, sang several times, and Miss Jeaq Begg played and accompanied the ringers.

Mr- James Gray and Miss Jessie Gordon were given. a delightful " kitchen ” tea in honour of their marriage on Monday evening, when.a merry time was spent. Amusement was''caused by the opening 'of the packets, after which music and dancing and; a most delicious supper were much'enjoyed.

Major and Mrs Beasy, who have come from - Australia to .replace Brigadier Burton; who has gone to Christchurch, were welcomed by Ja large gathering of Salvation Army officers at the Tudor Hall on Tuesday. Colonel and Mrs Knott, who had come for the installation from Wellington; were present. . ‘ .. - . ‘

The monthly, meeting'.of the League of Mothers. Musselburgh branch, met on Tuesday night. Mrs Paton Dunlop was in the chair, while-Mrs Bennet acted as secretary. 'Mrs Merrington, who had come to make the address of the evening, - was welcomed by all. Her principal' remarks were suggestions to mothers on the upbringing of children,- the - essential need of sympathy, patience, .and love being most important towards a child. -' .-■* . ; • . • 1

Miss Irene Hornibjow left dp • Thursday foz Gore, where - she ' took ■- part as ■ the

principal vocalist with the Gore Orchestra! Society.

Miss Karslake, of England, who has been the guest of Mrs J. M. Ritchie, motored back- to Canterbury on Thursday.

During the week the Fuller-Gonsalez Opera Company has had packed houses at each performance. Dunedin people are enjoying the full the opportunity of hearing these world-famed Italians.

Lady Allen left on Tuesday to join Sir James Allen for the opening of Parliament in Wellington. -

Mr and Mrs James Clark left during the week for the north, en route for Wellington.

The engagement is announced of Thea, Second daughter of .Mr and Mrs J. A; Brown, ’ of Cargill street, to James Michael, second son of Mr and Mrs d'Arcy, of West Derby, England. .

Miss June Batchelor left on Tuesday for Roxburgh, where she will be the guest of Mrs Elliot. : •

,Mr and Mrs W. Ritchie, who were the guests of Mrs J. M. Ritchie; -Baivraid, re? turned to Timaru on Thursday.

Mrs R. Barr Garfield, of the West Coast, is the guest of Mrs J. R. Blues Cargill street.

The engagement is announced of Bertha Sillis, youngest daughter of Mrs - M. E. Rix, of Ravensbourne. to Russsll G’bson; hnly son of Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart,’of-Danne-virke. . .....xx.

INVERCARGILL, June 30. . Mrs E. W. Howorth. of Gladstone, is spending a few days in Dunedin. Mr 'and Mrs Wallace, of Timaru, : who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs ft; A.’ Anderson at " Victoria Park,” returned home last Tuesdav. ■-.. ~

Those present at the Southland Women’s Club cabaret last Saturday evening : were Mr and Mrs de-Joux, Misses Todd, Lawrence (2), Giller, Paterson (Arrowtown), Rein, Collins, Holloway. Mee (Wellington), Lindsay (2), (Bluff), Ott. Hogg; M’Curdy, Nisbet, and King, Messrs Todd, Macalister, Rowe (Kawarau), Strettell, Reed, Nisbet, - Earle (Dunedin), Allen, Hopkins, Paterson, Kingsland,- Macdonald, Dick, -Robins, Gilmour, Hamilton, M'Caughan, and Christie? e On-Wednesday the members of■ Ihe- Invercargill Plunket Society Committee spent an enjoyable afternoon at “ Victoria Park,’’ where they were entertained by Mrs R. .4. Anderson. During the afternoon Mrs Anderson gave an interesting account of her visit to the Mothercraft Centre in Highgate. London. Those present were Mesdames T. D. Pearce, E. B. Pilcher, J. Robertson, R. J. Gilmour, R. M.. Strang, C. C. Jennings, C. Campbel], W? Macalister, F. Hall, W.S. Todd, J. Thomson, Callender, A. DerbleJ C. S. Longuet, R. Crawford, W. G. Tait, Parkin, J. B. Sale, J. Macleod, J. G. Mac-| donald, and H. Macalister, Misses M'Haffie (Matron of the Karitane Hunt Hospital) and Roma Mee (Wellington). -■ . There were 12 tables for bridge. at the Southland Women’s Club on Monday evening. Those present were Mesdames P. H, Vickery,;- J. T. Wilson; H. J. Farrant, R. S. M'lnnes, J. H. Waymouth, N. C. Ken. sington, H. O. Stuckey, W. J. Barclay, A, S. Gilkison, L. W. Spencer, J. Macleod, M, Mitchel, A. C. Mac Ewan, J. T. Carswell, Quinn, D. Cuthbertson, C. F. A. Jones, A. H. Mackrell, W. Johnston, C. C. Jennings, T. H. Robinson, R; Crawford, A. E. Smith, W. Macalister, Hackworth, W. G-. Clark, C, Pasley, F. O. Mac Gibbon, J. T. Pfairi, W. Handyside, F. C. Beere, G. Cruichshank. W,' S. Todd, J. Thomson, J. Shand. G. M’Donald, J. :L. Watson, F. A. D. Barclay, and J. G.‘ Macdonald, Misses Hackworth, Waymouth, Strange, Young, Logan, Henderson, Perrin, Brown, and Fynes-Clinton, Mrs L. W. Spencer won Miss Brodrick’s prize for the highest score for the month. The Music Circle of the Southland Women’s Club held .a . successful open evening in the Orphans’ Club Hall, Earnslaw street, on Friday, June 29, The following delightful old ■English programme was presented, the performers appearing in costume Orchestral selections by Orphans’ Club orchestra, conductor. Mr D. W. M’Kay; song, "My Mother Blds Me Bind My Hair,” - Miss Mehattey: ; part song, “Who’ll Buy My Lavender,” Mesdames F. Petrie and Corbett, Misses King. Loughnan, and M’Curdy; string quintette,' Mesdames W. W. Millar and A. E._ H. Bath, I ■Messrs Millar, Bath,- and Campbell ; song, “ An Old Romance,” Mrs F. Petrie; orchestral selectionsong, "When Daisies Pied,” MrsB. W, Hewat; recitation, Miss Cran; part' song, Mr J. E. Taylor’s party; piano duet, Mesdames C. R. S. Barrett and L. B. Rowe; vocal .duet, " Friendship,”- Mrs F. Petrie and Mr F. Taylor, accompaniste,' Mrs H. Macdonald; .duo, “To a Miniature,” Misses Crofts and Muir; part song; ..Mr. J. E. Taylor’s party; orchestral .selection. Mrs F. ;.D. Morrah, chairwoman of the circle,’ made a charming hostess.' Mrs A. E. H. Bath was the accompaniste for the evening. Those' present were Dr and Mrs S." Brown,Mr and-Mrs D.- W.~M’Kay, Mr and Mrs A. M. Adam, Mr and Mrs G. St. V. Reddell. Mr and Mrs C. Campbell, Mr and Mrs A. Derbje, Mr and Mrs'C. R. -S. Barrett, Mesdames F.- A. D. Barclay, L. 'W. Spencer, W. S. Todd, H. O. Stuckey, A. E. W. McDonald, N.' G. Clark, W. Macalister, E. R. Wilson, R. J. Gilmour, T. D.. Pearce, R. M. Strang, Hugh Macdonald, R.- Crawford, F. Loughnan, R. IN; Todd,' T. JF. • Macdonald,' A. H. Mackrell; F. Hall, Watson, ,T. F. Gilkison,, Ivo Carr, C. F. A. Jones, J. Robertson," F. Webb, C. C. Jennings, R. Taylor, Mehaffey, A. G. Butchers, C. C. Munnings, J. F. H. Alexander.-Petrie, C. Pasley, Just, ‘ C. S. Longuet, and Walton, Misses ..M'.Lean, M’Kay, Humphreys, Asher, Rowley, Perrin, Fyiies-Cl inton. Stout. (.2), Robertson (2), Roma Mee, Campbell, Price, Strange, Taylor, M’Kinnon, Gilchrist (2), etc'." OAMARU, June 30. Mrs'MacPherson, of-Dunedin, is the guest of Dr and Mrs Smith-Morton.j Mrs Morrison, of Waimate, is staying for a few days with Dr and Mrs Douglas. Mrs A.- M’Douall. who has been visiting her mother, Mrs Preston, has returned south; " Mrs Bates; of Wellington, has been thq -guest of Mr and Mrs Maurice Bates. Mrs Smith-Morton has returned from a short stay 1.. Dunedin.' - Mrs Dennison, who has been staying with Mr. and Mrs Walters, Waimate, has ireJ turned to Oamaru. ' ~ Mrs-Macauley Is spending-a short holiday with Mrs Storey, “Veniaw.” ? WAIMATE, June 29. Miss.. MJ M’Donald, of Christchurch, and the Misses J. and N.- Orbell, of. Timaru, are-the- guests -of. Mrs E. C. Studholme, " T» - - v - <.-••- »x'-' ..Mips, Doris Manchester .who has been the guest of Mrs P. G. Eills, Of Yimaru. he* returned to Waimate.

Miss Bathgate, of Highfield, is at present visiting Mrs H. M’Lean, Waimate. Mrs Williams, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs P. Leahy, has returned to Wellington. Last Friday night a number of friends gave a farewell dance to Mr J. Hewson, who la leaving Waimate f> take up a position in Christchurch. Mr D. Stewart and Mr T. A. Wilson both spoke in glowing terms of Mr Hewson’s high qualities. Mr Hewson suitably replied. Among those present were Mr and Mrs S. I. Fitch, Mr and Mrs E. B. Frazer, Mr and Mrs A. A. Scott, Mr and Mrs Springer, Mr and Mrs Wilson, Mesdames F. Akhurst and A. R. Manchester, Misses K. Hart, M. Melton, R. Creemer, D. and M. Akhurst, G. Manchester, E. Dailey, J. Meredith, M. Medlicott, Hertslet, Travers (2), F. Armstrong, M’Lachlan (2), W. Judge, D. Winning, D. Hume, Brownlie (3), S. Meyer, Halliday, Smith (2), L. Wellwood, Berry, E. M'Gowan, M’Hwich, Messrs J. Hewson, D. Stewart, N. Manchester, C. Jones, G. Melton, Harrison, E. Mitchell, M’Ewan, A. Ruddenklau. Holmes, Campbell, O'Hara, W. Geddes, R. Millar, W. Millar, Burtt, Bradley, Hargreaves, Deacon, Medlicott, A. Harrison, L- Bussell, T. Smith, D. Cameron, M'Gowan, and L. Sutherland.

„ . TIMARU, June 29. Mrs Herbert Elworthy, of Craigmore, left to-day for Christchurch. Mrs James Grant, of Grey’s Hills, is the guest of Mrs A. Grant, of Aigantighe, Wal-iti road.

Miss Harrison, of Christchurch, is staying with Mrs R. T. Turnbull, of Beverley road.

Miss Amy Cox, of Nile street, will leave on Tuesday for some weeks’ visit to Christchurch. Miss Eva Cox and Mr Francis Batfcer will go to Rotorua and the north. Mrs and Miss Russell will return to Auckland to-morrow after some months at Cadogan, Sefton street Mr and Mrs W. W. Garton will arrive from Ashburton to-morrow, and Mr Garton will take up his duties next week as headmaster of the Timaru main school.

Misses Enid and Joyce Edgar-Jones, of Otiritiri, Miss Jessie Mackenzie, of Otumarama, Mr and Mrs Alan Giles, of Auckland, and Miss M. Giles, of Christchurch, are at the Hermitage. The Misses Baird, of England, w'ho were at Craigmore with Mrs Herbert Elworthy, have gone on to Christchurch. Mrs H Hay, of Cadogan, returned on Wednesday from Godley Peaks, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Bruce Murray, who will spend a few weeks in Timaru.

Mr and Mirs J. W. Holdgate, of Timaru, intend to visit England early next year. Miss Sheila MacPherson has returned to Dunedin after a visit to Mrs William Evans, of North street.

Mr and Mrs Alister Mackenzie, of Clayton, Fairlie, are spending a week with Mrs Simon Mackenzie, of Otumarama. On Wednesday night Mrs Malfroy and her daughter, Mrs W. D. Revell, were the joint hostesses at a very enjoyable bridge party, which was held in the Ladies’ Club rooms. Mrs Malfroy wore a frock of black mirror velvet, with mauve and steel embroideries. Mrs Revell’s frock was of black ring velvet with inset panels of pink georgette and diamante embroidery. Her sister, Mrs H. Thompson, wore a black georgette and lace frock.

On Wednesday night at “ Otumarama,’’ Mr and Mrs Simon Mackenzie gave a delightful “ coming-out ’’ dance for their younger daughter, Mary, who wore a dainty frock of silver lace over pale pink georgette, with scalloped hem of pink and mauve, and a posy of rosebuds and violets. Mrs Mackenzie wore a black georgette frock, beaded in shaded sequins and steel beads; Miss Jessie Mackenzie cream georgette over pink georgette, heavily beaded in gold and coloured beads; and Mrs Alister Mackenzie pale peach coloured georgette and lace. Dancing took place in the hall, which was prettily decorated with chrysanthemums and autumn leaves, and the supper table with spring flowers, and candles with rose-shaded lights.

Mrs W. N. Bond, of Claremont, was the hostess of a delightful birthday party, given in honour of her mother, Mrs Elworthy, who has celebrated her eighty-fourth birth-

day. Afternoon tea was served in the dining room, which was charmingly decorated for the occasion with autumn leaves and leonotis, and the tea table with autumn leaves, marigolds, and leonotis. A threetiered birthday cake, resplendent with its 84 candles, was cut by the guest of honour, who was also presented with a beautiful bouquet. Mr M. J. Knubley. who is one of Mrs Elworthy's oldest friends, in a charming little speech, congratulated her on having; attained so many years and kept her heart so young. Those present included Mr W. N. Bond and the Misses Mary and Nancy Bond, Miss Elworthy, Mr and Mrs Melville Jameson, Mr and Mrs H. Elworthy, Miss Cecil Elworthy, Mr and Mrs H. Sinclair-Thomson, the Misses Baird (England), Mr and Mrs R,' L. Orbell, the Misses June and Nancy Orbell, Mr and Mrs Timaru Rhodes, Mr and Mrs B. Tripp, Mrs W. H. Helmore, Mr and Mrs C. H. Tripp, the Misses Margaret and Rosa Tripp, Mr and Mrs Maurice Harper, Miss Betty Harper, Mr and Mrs C. H. Gresson, Mr and Mrs Guyon MacDonald, Mr and. Mrs W. H. Orbell, Mr and Mrs C. L. Orbell, Miss R. Winter, Mrs R. H. Rhodes, Miss J. Turnbull, and Messrs M. J. Knubley, E. Elworthy, H. Fenn, D. M'Leod, C. Acland, and P. Boyle.

ASHBURTON, June 30. Miss Bonifant is staying at the Hotel Federal, Christchurch. Mrs Gabites and her son, of Timaru. are the guests of Mrs W. A. Morgan, of Mount Somers.

Mr and Mrs H. Wright, of Mayfield, are staying in Timaru. Miss G. Gillies, of Mayfield is staying at the Hydro Grand Hotel, Timaru. The Ashburton Women’s Shakespeare Club held a social evening on Wednesday, when Mrs D. C. Bates was the- guest of honour. A hearty welcome was extended to her. Items of an interesting vocal and elocutionary programme were given :—solos by Mesdames W. Thomas. E. G. Craighead, and R. Stephenson, and Miss Higgins; a duet by Misses L. C. Watt and Betty Furby; and elocution by Mrs D. C. Bates and Misses H. Lockwood and Doyle. The competitions were won by Mrs Furby and Miss M. Dent.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Plunket Society is to be held on Friday, when Mrs J. Cracroft Wilson, of Christchurch, will give an address. Mrs E. Ruddock, who has relinquished the position of secretary of the St. Stephen's Ladies' Guild, after nine years, was presented with a crystal vase by the members. The Rev. D. C. Bates made the presentation. Mrs F. W. Seldon, of Peter street, has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs H. Bonifant, of Avoca, Wakanui, spent a few days in Christchurch this week. The Richmond Hill Club is sending a team of ladies to Ashburton on Tuesday next to compete with a local team. Ashburton ladies playing will be Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Brodie, Mrs T. B. Nicoll, Mrs C. Pinfold, Mrs J. Sinclair, Mrs J. T. Smjth, Mrs H. F. Fraser, and Misses Bonnington, J. Dunlop, M. Hunter. E. Brown, and J. Nicoll. A dance was held in the nurses’ home at the hospital on Wednesday evening. Sisters Small and Armstrong acted as hostesses, and a pleasant time was spent. CHRISTCHURCH. June 29. A very pleasant evening was spent by the’ guests at “ The Lodge," Hereford sti.eet, when bridge and . “ 500 " competitions were held. The drawing room was decorated with irises and narcissi, and a dainty supper was served in the lounge. Those taking part in the tournament were Dr and Mrs Jennings, Mr and Mrs H. R. Sellers, Mr and Mrs Dawson, Mr and Mrs Doolan, Mrs Sime, Mrs Harding, Misses Wilson, Brett, Mercer, Candy, Reese, and Mayne, Messrs Anderson, Jack, Prankerd, Moore, Smerdon, and Bush. The prizes, which were presented by Mrs Jennings, were won by Mrs Dawson and Mr A. Anderson. Mrs C. E. Page entertained a number of young people at a delightful dance last week, held at her home on the Cashmere Hills. Dancing took place in the spacious drawing room, and a delicious supper was served in the dining room, which was decorated with autumn foliage. The guests included Mr and Mrs J. Page, Misses Jessie and Barnie Mayo, Edna Cameron, Fiona Furnlss, Valerie Anderson, Edna Purnell, Nella and Dorothy Mayo, Doris Tucker, and Kathleen Hitt, Messrs Lawrie Page, A. Vizer. Linton Boulton, Harcourt Holcombe, Roy Sinclair, Hassell England, G. D. Cameron. Don Atkinson, John Bigg, and Trevor Harris. Mrs Douglas Russell was hostess at a very cheery bridge party given in honour of Miss Doris Russell, who is to be married shortly. Large bowls of chrysanthemums and autumn foliage w’ere used in the decorations. Those present were Miss D. Russell, Mrs Owen Baker, Mrs G. Russell, Mrs G. Holford, Mrs F. Sargent, Mrs T. Milliken, Misses A. Russell, L. Park, A. Richardson. Jane Donnelly, Vida Baxter, E. England, K. Lascelles, Sylvia Goss, and Mavis Saunders. Mrs Redmond Neill, of “ Barossa,” has taken Mrs G. E. Mannering’s house at Fendalton for a few months. Miss Mary Macdonald, of “ Hambleden,” has gone to Waimate to visit Mrs E. C. Studholme. Mrs R. M. Innes, of Winchester, has arrived in Christchurch to visit her mother. Mrs George Gould, of “ Avonbank,’’ Fendalton.

Colonel and Mrs Murray Gard’ner, of Cashel street west, who have been spending a short holiday at Methven, have returned to Christchurch. Miss Alice Pascoe has left Christchurch to visit friends in Dunedin and Southland. Mrs Roberts, of Dunedin, who has been visiting Mrs George Buchanan, of Fendalton, has returned to her home in the south.

Mrs Guy Cotterill was hostess on Thursday afternoon at a pleasant party given as a farewell to Mrs Geoffrey Smith, who, with her husband, is leaving next week for her new home at Waimate. Each guest brought as a parting gift pots of home-made jam. to form a nucleus to stock the pantry shelves. Mrs Cotteriil’s guests included Mesdames Geoffrey Smith, Percy Baines, John Moore, Peter Hall, F. F. M. Gibson, Rossmore Cracroft-W’ilson, J. Coull, and Lionel Cooke, Misses Mollie Chapman, Fay Gibson, Adrienne Acland, Kathleen Bristed, Nancy Gibson, Jean M’Dougall, Betty Macdonald, Margaret Anderson, Molly Stevenson, Geraldine Anderson, and Nell Buddo. The engagement is announced of Isobel, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Devereux, of Avonside, Christchurch, to Barton; only son of Mrs and the late Mr Arthur Hobbs, of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

WELLINGTON, June 29. There was a very large gathering at Government House on Wednesday evening, when their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Alice Fergusson gave a reception and investiture, the fortunate recipients of his Majesty's honours being Mr George Craig, and Dr Graham Robertson, both of Wellington. Their Excellencies received in the large ballroom, which was warmly carpeted in deep blue, there being beautiful groups of poinsettias, ferns, palms, and other conservatory plants at the end and sides of the room, which made an effective setting to many delightful frocks. The drawing rooms were bright with fires, and earlyspring flowers and winter foliage were tastefully arranged in all directions. The supper was set in the large entrance hall and in the dining room, the decorations being gold candelabra and flowers. Her Excellency was in a -handsome gown of oxydlsed silk lace over tissue, embroidered in tangerine shades, her ornaments being of diamonds. Her daughter. Mrs Haviland, was in black ring velvet, with pearl ornaments; Mrs Craig was in black velvet with Jet and

her daughter was in pale blue taffeta with frills of georgette; Mrs Graham Robertson was in black jetted georgette; Mrs Cecil Day wore flame-coloured charmeuse with touches of gold; Mrs J. G. Coates was in silver tissue, with long fringes of silver, and a large shoulder posy of rose colour. Other guests included Sir Walter and Lady Carncross, the latter in black lace and georgette; Sir Charles Statham with Miss Statham, wearing primrose taffeta, patterned with large flowers at the hem; the Hon. R. A. Wright with Mrs Wright in soft green charmeuse, with pearl and diamante trimming; the Hon. F. G. Rolleston, with Mrs Rolleston in black embroidered in crystal; the Hon. H. S. Williams, with Mrs Williams in mauve georgette, embroidered in silver; Major-general and Mrs Young, the latter in black jetted frock ; Sir John and Lady Findlay, the latter -in black lace over silk; Sir John Luke, with Lady Luke in pale grey, trimmed with lace; the Bishop of Wellington and Mrs Sprott, the latter in black over cream; the Mayor of ’Wellington and Mrs Troup, the latter in black ring velvet; the Hon. O. J. Hawken, with Mrs Hawken in royal blue, trimmed with .lace, and Miss Joan Hawken', delicate pink georgette finely beaded; Captain and Mrs Raine, the latter in blue and silver; Commander and Mrs Fletcher; Sir Donald M’Gavin, with Lady M'Gavin in black and gold brocade; Sir James Allen, with Lady Allen in mauve ring velvet and grey wrap; Sir Francis Bell, with Mrs Harold Johnston in black lace and georgette ; Sir Alexander and Lady Roberts, the latter in wine-colour charmeuse; Colonel and Mrs Falla, the latter wearing black .and gold brocade; Colonel and Mrs Symon, the latter in reseda beaded georgette; Colonel Pilkington, with Mrs Pilkington in grey and silver; Mr and Mrs Lowe, the latter wearing rose-coloured ring velvet and georgette; Miss Carncross pink taffeta and georgette; Mr Alexander Gray, K.C., and Mrs Gray in cream and gold tissue; Mrs W. Barton, grey brocade; Miss Barton, pink and silver; Sir Harold Beauchamp, with Lady Beauchamp in black charmeuse with coloured embroidery; Mrs Elgar, black embroidered in crystal; Mrs F. G. Dalzlel, with Miss Dalziel in primrose and gold embroidery; Sir George and Lady Hunter, the latter in gold brocade and lace; Mr and Mrs P. Veagchaftelt; Mr and Mrs Bothamley; Miss Hynes, green and silver; Mr and Mrs J. Parker, the latter in pink with touches of black; Dr and Mrs Schofield, the latter in black and silver; Mrs Frazer, black with silver embroidery; Mr C. W. Earle -and Mrs Earle, the latter in mauve embroidered georgette; Mr and Mrs Crosswell, the latter in grey embroidered georgette ; Dr and Miss M’Lean, Mr and Mrs M’Villy; Mr and Mrs Dallard, the latter In black with gold paillettes; Mr and Mrs E. P. Norman, the latter wearing cyclamen taffeta; Miss Chaytor (Blenheim), powder blue and gold; Mr and Mrs Phillips Turner, Mr and Mrs D. K. Blair, Mr and Mrs Dyer, the latter In black and silver; Miss Dyer, Miss Vida M’Clure; Major Brown, with Mrs

Brown in gold tissue; Colonel and Mrs J G. Hughes ; Mr and Mrs H. D. Bennett, Mrs Christie, Mrs Pow, Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson, Mr and Mrs J. D. Gray, the latter in gold lace and georgette; Archdeacon and Mrs Johnson, Mr and Mrs E. W. G. Coleridge, the Misses Barron, Sir Kenneth Douglas, Mr G. P. Williams (Masterton). Dr Izard, Mr J. F. Mills, and Dr Platts Mills, Mr and Mrs David Smith, the latter in black and rose colour; Miss Batham black embroidered satin; Rev. J. Shirer, Rev A. T. B. Page; Mr and Mrs L. O. H. Tripp, the latter in black jetted frock; Mrs H. Kirkcaldie; Mr and Mrs I. Salek; Mr Hudson, M.P., and Mrs Hudson ; Mr Holland, M.P., Christchurch, and Mrs Holland; Mrs F. E. Ward, black w:ith cut steel embroidery; Mr and Mrs George Nathan ; Mrs J. Tripe; Miss Coleridge: Mr and Mrs F. Leckie; Professor and Mrs Wilson; Mr and Mrs A. Harper; Dr A. Paterson; Colonel and Mrs Beere; Dr and Mrs Rankine Brown; Mr and Mrs Gillingham; Mr and Mrs J. W. Macdonald; Mr and Mrs O’Leary; Miss Medley; Mr and Mrs Hempton ; Miss Cooper, Mrs Ayson; Mr and .Mrs Teagle; Mrs G. Russell; Rev. Mr and Mrs Blathwayte; Mr and Mrs Barnet; Mr and Mrs Longuet; Mr and Mrs Meadowcroft; Dr and Mrs Begg, Dr and Mrs Hogg; Dr and Mrs M’Klbbin; Dr and Mrs Adams ; Mrs A. de B. Brandon; Dr and Mrs Shand; Colonel Campbell; Mr and Mrs Yaldwyn; Mr and Mrs Malcolm Ross; Major and Mrs Corrigan; Professor and Mrs Florance; Mr Nash. M.P., and Mrs Nash; Mr F. Thompson; Mr Justice and Mrs Smith ; Mr and Mrs J. T. Martin; Mrs R. W. Kane and Miss Kane; Miss Edwin; Mrs J. P. Firth; Rev. Mr and Mrs Fry; Mr and Mrs W. F. Ward; Dr H. Bakewell; Dr and Mrs Gibbs; Dr and Mrs Litchfield; Mrs Malfroy; Dr and Mrs Levy; Dr E. Bryson; Mr and Mrs T. Hislop; Mr and Mrs D. Peacock; Mrs Hansell; Major and Mrs Weir; Mr and Mrs E. W. Hunt; Mr and Mrs W. E. A. Gill; Mrs Harding; Colonel and Mrs Chesney; Mr and Mrs James Findlay; Mr and Mrs Brodie; Mr and Mrs Armour; Mr and Mrs H. Gore; Mr and Mrs Furkert; Mr and Mrs J. C. Rolleston; Mr and Mrs E. W. Kane; Dr and Mrs Anderson; Mr and Mrs R. E. Hayes; Dr and Mrs Arthur; Mr and Mrs T. A. Hunter; Mr and Mrs H. Nathan; and many others. The weather fortunately cleared up pleasantly on Thursday afternoon, and enabled Parliament to be opened satisfactorily with the usual crowded attendance. The galleries were filled' long before the stated time, for it is wonderful what interest seems to be attached to the ceremony, even to those who go year after year to look on. His Excellency the Governor-General was in a scarlet uniform with cocked hat and white plumes. Lady Alice Fergusson arrived previously, and was in a smoke blue costume trimmed with a darker shade. Her hat was of black satin and velvet, and had a brush plume at one side. The bouquet presented to her by “ Mr Speaker ” was of stephanotis, pink carnations, and maidenhair fern. On the floor of the house were Mrs Coates, mushroom

and blue costume; Lady Carncross in black costume, with fur trimmed coat and high hat •with a cream osprey; Lady Pomare, black costume, with a pink vest and wide, black hat with feathers; Lady Rhodes, bois de rose costume, with a coat of a deeper shade trimmed with shaded fur, and a hat of the same shade of felt; Mrs Seddon, black costume and fur coat; Mrs Haviland, navy blue costume and hat with touch of rose colour; Mrs M’Leod, navy blue and black coat and hat; Mrs K. S. Williams, navy costume and small hat; Miss Skerrett, reseda costume beaded to tone, and a henna hat with green wings; Mrs R. A. Wright, vieux rose embossed silk, with wide hat of deeper shade; Mrs Hawken, brocaded costume in shades of pink and blue, and a black coat; Mrs F. J. Rolleston, navy blue costume and hat; Mrs H. Johnston, mushroom brocaded georgette and black hat. Among those in the galleries were Lady Allen, Lady Findlay, Lady Luke, Lady M’Gavin, Mesdames Rolleston, senior, C. Day, Bothamley, Lowe, W. H. Field, G. Pharazyn, Troup, Goldsmith, Plummer (Tokomaru), J. D. Gray, J. Henderson, M'Gowan, and many others. After a visit to the galleries of the Lower House, which was adjourned after numerous questions were announced by the Opposition members, all wended their way to the old Parliamentary Building, where the Prime Minister and Mrs Coates held a reception, which was attended by several hundreds of people. The tables were charmingly decorated with flat baskets of New Zealand berries and foliage, orange and brown being the leading shades, interspersed with vivid stems of rata, which were very effective. Their Excellencies and party attended the tea later in the afternoon. Among the guests were the Mayor and Mrs Troup, Bishop and Mrs Sprott, Major-general and Mrs Young; Captain and Mrs Rayne, members of the consular offices, Sir Robert Stout, Sir John Findlay, Sir Walter Camcross, Mr Gotlleb (American consul), Mesdames Hawke, Hudson, Holland (West Coast), Lowe Brown (Christchurch), E. A. James, Verschaffelt. J. C. Rolleston, M'Leod, Gillan, Triggs (Wanganui), Macassey, A. Blair, A. Gray, Scott (Otago), Gardiner (Sumner), Reed, . Threadwell, P, Marshall, E. P. Lee (Oamaru), Dyer, Burdekin, W. Brown, Gladstone "Ward, Craig, Yaldwyn, C. Newton (Christchurch), Earle, Kelly, Guthrie, Earnshaw, J. Parker, Sinclair Thompson, and many others. A successful and pleasant afternoon took place at the Wellington Lyceum Club on Tuesday, when . (by the kind courtesy of the club) a party was given in aid of the Borstal Association funds. The room was daintily arranged with autumn foliage and hydrangeas, and tea was provided by the committees of the Borstal and the club.

A number of members of the Hutt League of Mothers, under Mrs Kersley (president), provided a table of cakes and flowers for sale, adding considerably to the fund. A brief but most enjoyable programme was provided by Miss Tizard, president of the Seatoun League of Mothers, and a number of others interested in borstal work. WAIRARAPA, June 28. Mrs R. R. Burling, Masterton, entertained some 40 guests at her residence last Monday evening, the occasion being Miss Burling’s birthday, A very enjoyable evening was given by Mr and Mrs F. Bladen for Mr and Mrs Bailey, of South Featherston, who are leaving shortly to take up their resilence in Masterton. A wedding of considerable interest took place at St. John’s Church, Featherston, on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Vera Vivienne, youngest daughter of -Mr and Mrs H. Knapp, of Kahuatara, and Noel William, only son of Mr and Mrs R. Parker, of Kahuatara. June Brickell and Beth Tilyard attended the bride, and Messrs Bert M'Garnie and W. Burt the bridegroom. A fashionable wedding took place at St. Mark’s Church, ’ Carterton, on Wednesday, the contracting parties being'' Eva Bolette, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Jensen, of Waihakeke, and Clarence James, elder son of Mr and Mrs J. Churchouse, of Carterton. The bride was attended by Misses May Churchouse, Mary Jensen, Grace Jackson, Margaret Gustokson, and Cherry Robinson. Mr Ralph F. Taucher was best man, and Mr Lancelot Churchouse groomsman. At St. Mark’s Church, Carterton, on Wednesday a pretty wedding was celebrated, the contracting parties being Iris, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred. Parker, of. West Taratahi, and Bertram, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Edward Clarke, of Carrington. Misses Mabel and Lorna Smith, of Kilbirnie, Wellington, were bridesmaids, Mr C. K. Clarke was best man, and Mr E, Laurenson groomsman. The wedding took place at the residence of Mrs I. Macgilivray, Sulphur Wells, of Miss Margaret J. Finlayson, of Masterton, to Mr John M. Tarbet, of Pahiatua. The settlers of Whareama, Walrarapa, held a successful ball on Friday night. Mr and Mrs H. Leighton, of Greytown, are the guests of Mr and Mrs A. G. Swinn, Mauriceville.

Mrs Kathleen Owen has returned to Wellington.

Miss Averil Nelson, Waipukurau, is the guest of Mrs Morton, Masterton.

Miss Frances Smyth, of Auckland, is staying', with Mr and Mrs E. C. Smythe, of Lansdowne. Mr and Mrs G. Godfrey-Taylor, Pahiatua, were visitors to Masterton this week. Mrs Graham, Hunterville, has returned home. Mrs Wardell is in Hastings for the winter races. Miss M. Tripe is visiting Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs D. Ingley are visiting Pahiatua. Misses Joan and Edna Murray, of Featherston, have left on a visit to Sydney. Mrs W. James, Masterton,- is visiting her brother, Mr Holmes, of Ngaruawahia. Mrs Norman Bcetham is visiting Lake Ferry. Mrs Hugh Morrison has returned to Awatoitoi after a short visit to Wellington. Mrs Guy Williams has returned to Masterton from Wellington. Mr and Mrs John Andrew and Miss Nancy Morrison have returned to Masterton after spending a holiday in Australia. Mrs H. B. Dyer has returned from a holiday to Rotorua. Mr« W. M’kenzie, of Manaia, is on a visit to Wellington. Mrs Bert 'Welch, who has been staying at Langdale, has returned home. Mrs Ross, Tikitapu, has returned from a holiday in New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs C. Wordley left Featherston last week to take up residence in Auckland. Mr and Mrs Leslie Maunsell have returned from Canada.

PALMERSTON NORTH, June 29. „. ?d , I . SE Mar ’e Sim is spending a holiday in p r -> e JbJ l^> tol Tir T,h kl e ? he is the £ uest Of Miss Barbara Marchbanks.

Sim is vssitin g Waipawa, where she is the guest of Mrs F. Fulton. Mr and Mrs J. Williams, of Gisborne are the guests of Mrs G. Potts, of Fitzherbert.

Miss Rachael Powles. who has been staving with Mrs C. Birch, of Te Awe Awe street, has returned to Wellington. Miss Hazel Chambers, of Havelock North is visiting Palmerston North Miss Betty Johnston has returned to Hawke s Bay after a short visit to Palmerston North.

Miss S. Holmes has returned to Masterton. Miss Nan Douglas, of Hamilton, is visiting Palmerston North. Miss Vera Hammond, of Wanganui is the guest of Mrs Arbon, of PohSSm Miss M. Tripe, of Wairarapa, is a visitor to Palmerston North.

Miss Jessie Thompson, of Dannevirke, is visiting Palmerston North. Miss Sybil Carthew, of New Plymouth is a visitor to Feilding. xt Mr an d Mrs J. G. Shore, of Palmerston North, are visiting Auckland. Mrs C. A. Loughnan, of Palmerston North is spending a few days at Hamilton with Mrs R. Loughnan. Captain and Mrs F. Rockstron have returned to Wellington, after spending a few days in Palmerston North. . M . i5 . 3 ., A. Dawson, of Palmerston North, is visiting Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs W. Barber, of Hawera, are the guests of Mrs Barber, of Fitzherbert. , Grawford, of Marton, is the guest of Mrs S Goldingham, of Palmerston North. Miss Rita Bassett, of Wanganui, is the guest of Mrs Torstonson, of Palmerston North. Mrs B. Lucas has returned from a visit to Hawke s Bay. , . FEILDING, June 29. Mms Sybil Carthew, of New Plymouth, and Miss Myra Lawson, of Wellington are the guests of Mrs G. Webster, of Beattie street. Mr and Mrs and Miss F. Blundell, of New Plymouth, have been spending a short time in Feilding. , A,. V ? r ? ,P rett y wedding was solemnised at St. John s Church, Feilding, on Thursday evening, Canon Petrie officiating, when P, h y’’is Mary, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilfrid H. Perry, of " Higliden,” Feilding, was married to William Henry, youngest son of Mr Hugh, Burrell and the late Mrs Burrell, of Kimbolton road, Feilding The bride entered the church on the arm °£,J ler father - and was gowned in white chiffon velvet with a deep vandyked skirt mounted on shell pink. A girdle of brilliants and a crystal necklace were worn, and her veil was confined to the head with orange blossoms. A bouquet of Christmas roses, freesias, and deep red cyclamens completed a beautiful toilet. Two bridesmaids attended the bride, Miss Constance Perrysister, and Miss M. White (Wellington). Both maids wore cherry georgette frocks mane with deep points from the waist, Victorian bodices, and wreaths of cherrycoloured leaves on their heads. Mr Reg. Redmayne and Mr Alan Hobson attended the bridegroom. After the wedding a reception was held at Highden, and on the departure of the bride and bridegroom, the younger people were entertained at an enjoyable dance. Beautiful coloured lights lit the paths from the gate entrance to the house. Supper was laid in a large marquee, the tables being arranged with Iceland poppies and narcissi. The bride travelled in a blue floral georgette frock over which she wore a blue cloth coat and a blue velour hat to tone. The guests included Miss Margaret Burrell, Mrs and Miss Webster, Mrs Hall (Stratford), Mrs H. B. Burrell, Miss Carthew (New Plymouth), Miss M. Lawson (Wellington), Mr and Mrs Hassall, senior, Mr and Mrs C. Evans. Mr and Mrs John Graham, Mr and Mrs St. Paul, Canon and Mrs Petrie, Mr and Mrs Porter, Mr and Mrs and Miss Dermer, Mr, Mrs and Miss Fry, Mrs Wheeler, Mrs R. M’Beth, Mrs E. Short, Mrs E. E. Short, Mr and Mrs Sandford, Mr and Mrs B. Short, Mr and Mrs and Miss Atkinson, Mr and Mrs W. Shannon, Mrs Reid, Mrs and Misses Johnston, Mr and Mrs Hassall, jun., Mr and Mrs Ted Burrell, Miss Cairns, Miss Goodbehere, Miss Davidson (Wanganui), Miss Pratt, Dr and Mrs and Miss Phillips, Mrs Baker, Miss Spain, Dr and Mrs Cameron, Misses Chalmer, Mrs L. A. Elliott, Mr and Mrs Gordon Eliott, M.P., Misses Eliott, Mrs Turnbull, and many others.

WANGANUI, June 29. Mr and Mrs Grummitt are visiting Wellington, to attend the Dental Conference, held this week.

Mrs Percy Ward, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Craig. Miss Freda Anderson, of 'Wellington, was a visitor last week to attend the Stevenson —Jarvie wedding, Mrs D. Cillies Watson, of Auckland, is the guest of her mother, Mrs C. Patterson, Wanganui East. Miss P. M. Campbell is spending a holiday at Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs F. Jensen, Newtown. Mrs Norman Bain, St. John’s Hill, was hostess at bridge on Thursday. Mrs B. Knight was hostess at a bridge party at her home at Castlecliff this week. On Tuesday last Dr A. H. E. Wall and Mrs and Miss Wall entertained a number of their friends at their home in Campbell street. The rooms were bright with autumn foliage and red berries. Mrs Wall received her guests wearing deep lavender moire silk and guipure lace made on Victorian lines, while Miss Pat Wall wore a pale pink petalled frock. Others present were Mrs Dr Earle, in a grey beaded frock; Mrs Dr H. Christie, green beaded frock ; Mrs Dr D. Wilson, black satin and georgette; Mrs H. d’Arcy, black and gold; Mrs F. Brettargh, pale green satin and net; Mrs Knight, green taffeta ; Mrs A. Corballis, floral taffeta ; Miss Collins, blue taffeta; Miss B. Wilson, black taffeta; Miss J. Currie, blue georgette; Miss Izard, cyclamen ; Miss M. Mouatt, rose blue taffeta; Miss Marshall, maizA beaded frock ; Miss Zeisler. white and lemon; Miss H Franklin, red georgette; Miss E. Craig, pale

yeHow; Miss K. Lewis, green taffeta; and Miss N. Cowper, red georgette. Mr and Mrs Hartland, Wicksteed street, left on We-nesday for Christchurch on a several weeks’ holiday.

• M J E3 ?.? ris Newma’nn, Wanganui East, is visiting Wellington. Miss Rita Bassett is the guest of Mrs Torstonson, Palmerston North. Mrs Frank Turnbull was hostess at bridge on Tuesday.

Mrs d. S. Barton and Miss Barton have returned, from Auckland.

Mr or. i m t ’POVERTY BAY, June 28. Mr and Mrs Lumsden entertained a number n £ r>T,v riel } d xT at S i olly dance given at the ? aak M^ ew . Zealand residence, Tokomaru ? a /’ Motorists from Gisborne attended, and they experienced an exciting trip to and from their destination. The veranda was screened with blinds and decorated with fol.age and orange flowers, whilst the drawing room was cleared for dancing. A delicious supper was served in the dining room, where rows of daintily shaded candles created a picturesque effect. The hostess received Mr b ’', e n g > orgetle and S° ld tissue: Mrs Scott, of Palmerston North (sister of 5? t S I“ B) ’,. wore , chc - rry chiffon velvet, finished \ d,a ™ ante mickle; Mrs James Todd, blue shot taffeta; Mrs N. Langdon, flame yelvet; Mrs R, E. Gambrill, white chiffon; Mrs K. Runciman, dove grey crepe de chineMrs Hockley black crepe de chine and . ? 8 s - Chrisp, blue petal frock touched v . Pink ; Miss L. Bain, pale blue tafteta; chine^ 1138 B Grant ’ eau de nil crepe de

Mr and Mrs Waddell-Smith, of Dunedin, are visiting Gisborne, and are the guests of Mr and Mrs P. Kahlenburg, of Stout street.

Miss Ann Gaddum and her brother, Mr W. Gaddum, of Gisborne, sail by the Marana for Sydney on holiday intent. • '? Irs Lamberton, of Greymouth, and her sister, Mrs Jamieson, of Gisborne, leave for Auckland amoa on Ju ’ y H, sailing from

The engagement is anounced of Alys younger daughter of Mr and Mrs D. M. Ross’ of Gisborne, to Alec, son of Mr and Mrs '™‘ rr d' Meban, of Goldsmith terrace, Napier. The engagement is announced of Eileen Thelma, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs f. b. Harper, of Gisborne, to Arthur Randall, only son of Mr and Mrs E. R. Shorland, of Waipukurau.

Mr and Mrs E. M. Hutchinson are spending the week-end in Napier, where thev met Dr and Mrs Woods Hutchinson of America, who are on a tour of New Zealand. Dr Hutchinson is a well-known surgeon and author.

Mrs R. D. Dymock, of Puha, is visiting Auckland.

, £?l ss ® s Buswell and T. Armstrong are holidaying in Wellington. At^st* 8 Holdsworth is on holiday in

The Gisborne Society of Musicians, Incorporated tendered a delightful luncheon to Mr W. Heughan, the famous actor-singer, and his musical associates, Miss Gladys Sayer and Miss Maude Bell, at the Gisborne Hotel on Tuesday. The guest of honour treated his entertainers to a brief and most interesting address on " folk songs.” Mr Heugham was a striking figure in the tartan and kilt of his clan. Miss Sayer wore an almond velour coat over her gown and a hat to match; Miss Bell was in a fawn tailored ensemble and hat to tone. A valedictory dance was given by numerous friends at the Abercom Hall to farewell Mr Derek Plank of the Bank of New South AVales, who has since left to take up duty in Auckland. A few of those attending were Misses Joan Hill, T. Coop R Wauchop, M. and D. Barry, F. Cox, M. Hami ton, H. Fraser, M. Tattersfield, D. Vaughan, W. Faram, A. Adair, M. Hunt, P. de Costa, B. Harris, Skeet. and J Adair Toward the close Mr Colin Lowndes voiced the regret of all present at the departure of Mr Plank, and extended hearty good wishes for future success. A charming reception was tendered to the celebrated actor-singer, Mr W. n-q his musical associates, Miss Gladys Sayer and Miss Maude Beil, by c.su/ne Women s Club. The rooms were artistically enhanced with mina-lobata, spring bnlbs and quantities of purple berries and foliage. Miss bayer was attired in a gorse silk coatee, hand-painted with pink, blue, and grey flowers, a black silk gown embroidered in Indian gold thread embroidery, a black cloche bat, and a long necklace of jade. Miss Bell wore a fawn tailored suit and puce canvas hat. Mrs Crawford (president) was in a black crepe de chine gown and brown coat and hat. A short programme of music and elocution was rendered and after a dainty tea was served Mr Heughan delivered a most interesting address ,on the part women play in life. Among the members present were Mesdames A. D. Chrisn A. Cuthbert, R. Barnsdale, W. Bruce T. Todd, W. J. Sinclair, H. Garrett, H.’ E J* 11 h,.£ red Jeune > W- J- Green. Tattersfield, L. Williams, W. A. Smith, E. N. Sidebottom A. Stoneham, Tiffen, Oliver, W. F. Cederwall, J. W. Holmes, James Pirie. George Evans, Woodward, Vincent, Collett, T Pearson, T. Corson, R. Smith, H. Kendon I Stephenson, P. Barry, J. Pyke, W. P. Hunter’ Khull, Goffe, Knight, Wilcox, Trowell c’ Bayliss, N. Hooper. T. A. Hogg W j' Wheeler, Stewart, Crowther, F. Evans M’Gibbon, Ja.mieson, Tait, and M. Craig, Misses E. Hooper, A. Crossland, M. Smith, M Wilson, M. Craig, Sidebottom, P. W’heeler R. Cederwall, Moore, Rosie, I. Crawford, and D. Jeune, Matron Clark and Sister Brewer. Mrs d’Arcy Blackburn was the organiser of a jolly surprise party which visited the home of Mr and Mrs C. Blackburn, of Domett street, and whiled the hours away with dance, music, and song. Mrs C. Blackburn -welcomed the guests /n black taffeta and georgette; Miss Coleen Blackburn wore beige georgette anB lace, girdled with turquoise velvet; Mrs d’Arcy Blackburn, blue velvet trimmed with fur; and Mrs A. Blackburn, apricot chenille georgette. Others present Included Mesdames Wynter, A. G. Lancaster, and R. Muir, and Misses B Mountfort, M. Jackson, L. Chrisp, E. and K. Pasley, N. Chrisp, and R. Matthews. A bridge party was given by Mrs N. Bull at her home in Hinaki street on Friday. Iceland poppies were charmingly used to decorate the rooms. The hostess wore black crepe re chine with floral embroidery. The guests present were Mesdames L. T Burnard, R. U. Burke, F. W. Nolan, R. M. Gunn, M. J. White, R. Crawford, C. H. Wells, E. Brown, H. G. Rice, S. Clare, and G. Parker, and Miss V. Burnard.

HAWKE’S BAY, June 28. The weather for the races, held at Hastings, was bitterly cold, and coats in cloth and fur, were the prevailing mode. Among those present during the three days’ racing were Mrs T. H. Lowry (Okawa), wearing on one occasion a black seal coat over a black frock, and a black hat; Mrs Harrison, brown fur coat over brown frock, and a beige felt hat; Mrs Douglas Williams (Havelock North), brown tailored suit, with hat and furs to tone; Mrs Averill (Havelock North), navy blue frock with brown fur coat, and navy hat; Mrs A. Small, black cloth coat fur trimmed, and a beige felt hat; Mrs Hector Smi h, black frock and hat, and a brown fur coat; Mrs G. M’Leod, navy coat frock, a navy and red hat, and handsome furs; Mrs Lyons ("Greenhills”), mole fur coat, and a felt hat; Mrs J. Lowry, royal blue cloth coat frock, a felt hat in two shades of blue, and a brown fur coat; Mrs W. Humphries, brown fur coat, and a small hat; Mrs P. Wall (Hatuma), wine sedan cloth coat with a fox fur collar, and a wine felt hat; Mrs G. M'Leod, navy blue cloth coat frock, and a navy hat; Mrs Newbigin, black seal coat, and a small round black velvet hat: Mrs H. Bishop (Wellington), black cloth coat fur trimmed, and a black felt hat; Mrs Hull, royal blue cloth coat, and a small felt hat: Mrs Zeile (Napier), brown fur coat, and a ciel blue velour

hat; Mrs lan Simson, blue clothymrit eivith furs, and a blue hat to tone ; Mrs O’Meara, black seal coat, and cherry-red hat; Mrs N. Beatson, brown fur coat, and brown felt hat; Mrs F. Douglas, cherry-red suit, and hat to tone; Mrs T. Morrin, black cloth coat frock, and black hat; Mrs Ruddenklau, black frock, with a brown fur coat, and a black hat; Mrs J. I. Cato, black seal coat, and a black hat; Mrs O'Krogh, saxe blue woollen suit, a fur coat, and a blue felt hat; Mrs G. Thomson, mole cloth coat fur trimmed, with a mole and blue hat; Mrs Beamish, black tailored suit, and a black velvet hat; Mrs Fox, black sedan cloth coat with pleated sides, and a black hat; Mrs Ford North, grey check suit, a brown fur coat, and a beige felt hat with red band; Mrs Wallace, ’avy suit with grey relief; Mrs Riddiford, rose jumper suit, grey fur coat, and rose felt hat; Mrs Sutton (Na? pier), grey squirrel fur coat, and hat to tone ; Ml? Curlett and Mrs Broad, brown fur coats, and saxe blue velour hats ; Mrs Bradley, navy blue cloth coat, and a black hat; • Miss Harrison, navy blue suit, and a black hat; Mrs J. Harris, grey fur coat and saxe blue velour hat; Mrs Russell and Mrs Shand, navy blue frocks, brown fur coats, and beige velour hats; Mrs Johnston, navy with a fur coat; Mrs C. Bee, brown fur coat, and green felt hat; Mrs W. G. Stead, black seal coat, and green felt hat; Mrs G. Beatson, grey frock under fur coat, and a cherry-red hat; Mrs G. GaisforJ (Dannevirke), seal fur coat, and a grey and rose felt hat; Mrs Symes, brown fur coat over navy frock, and a hat to tone ; Mrs T. Cunningham, brow fur coat, and felt hat; Mrs Hutchinson, velvet coat fur trimmed, and hat to tone; Miss G. Simson, brown er bossed ring velvet coat fur trimmed, and a brown felt hat; Miss E. Morgan, grey fur coat, and mauve felt hat; Miss Beamish, grey frock, a brown fur coat, and a felt hat; Miss H. Bernau, brown fur coat, and felt hat; Miss Smith, black seal coat, and blue chenille hat; Miss Lowry, brown fur coat, and hat to tone; Miss Curlett, navy blue frock, and navy and white hat, with furs; and Miss M’Leod, cloth coat fur trimmed, and a navy hat. A brilliant success was the Waipukurau Jockey Club ball, held in the theatre, when his Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, and her Excellency, Lady Alice Fergusson, were present. Lady Alice Fergusson was handsome in her gown of royal blue georgette with its rhinestone trimming, and scarf of tulle, and was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Miss Gaisford (debutante), daughter of Mr W. Gaisford, vice-president of the Waipukurau Jockey Club. Lady Hunter was gow..ed in gold lame and gold lace. There were also present: Mesdames J. B. O'Deane, J. Ormond (Wallingford) Sydney Johnston (Takapau), P. Wall (Hatuma), H. Peacock, J. Blundell, Winlove, T. Welch, H. M. Campbell (Hastings), M’Lean, Speedy, Douglas Williams (Havelock North), St. Hill, Lyons (‘‘Greenhills”)-, J. N. Lowry (Okawa), P. Hunter. Hobson, W. Harding, 0. Nelson (Hastings), Hobson and G. Pharazyn (Hastings), Misses Goring Johnston, Speedy, Gaisford, Ormond, Donnelly (Havelock North), M. Lowry ("Okawa”), and many others. Mrs Robjohn, of Napier, has returned from a visit t Auckland. Mr and Mrs P. Wall, of Hatuma, wer< in Hastings for the races. .Mrs Curtis, of Stratford, is the guest ol her daughter, Mrs G. Clark, Hastings. Miss Cracroft-Wilson, of Christchurch, was in Napier for a short stay. Mrs N. Inder, of ’’ Kotare,” Piri Piri. Dannevirke, has returned from a visit to Hastings. The Misses Barker (2), of Gisborne, were in Napier or a brief visit. Mr and Mrs L. G. Crosse, of “ Kelvin Grove,” Weber, were at the Hastings races. Mrs Norman Beatson, of Kawhia, is the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs Newbigin, Hastings. Mr and Mrs L. Edmundson, of Sydney, are visiting relations in Hawke’s Bay. Miss B. Sanderson, of Glenross, is the guest of Mrs J. Nantes, Marine parade, Napier.

WAIKATO, June 28. At the Lyceum Club, Hamilton, on Thursday, Mrs A. Furze gave a bridge party. The lounge room was decorated with autumntinted foliage. Mrs Furze wore a smart black georgette frock with sequin embroideries. The guests were Mesdames G. W. Hyde, H. Hasler, H, Greenslade, E. R. Gresham, T. A. Milroy, G. Hobbings, L. A. Sheppard, A. P, S. Needy, T. Y. Lusk, J. Prenton, O. Smith, Gray, M. Coventry, J. Williams, F. B. Jolly, A. Hart, J. E. Chitty, J. Ranstead, T. F. Jolly, and J. Mackay, Misses de Renzy, C. Jolly. Stevens, E. Norrish, C. Bertlesen, Wyatt, Eggleston, C. Wallnutt, Brown, Dr T. A. Milroy, Messrs Hyde, Hart, E. R. Gresham, J. Horton, Gray, R. D. M’Farland, H. M’Mullin, Fisher, Livingstone, Discombe, Coventry, Harkness, H. Good, Boyd, L. Sheppard, and Hobbins. A dance and gift evening was held in the Leamington Hall, Cambridge on Friday, the guest of honour being Miss Helen Taylor. The guests were Mesdames J. Taylor, Souter, Sawers, F. Macky, M’Callum. Rickit, N, Banks, G. Bain, L. Walker, C. Taylor, S. Lewis, E. R, Lee, J. Cox, C. Peake, F. Ferguson, Brewis, Ambury, A. Willis. R, Kemp, Ranstead, Pilkington, Middleton, O.

Wood, and Rowland, Misses H. Taylor, j Souter, A. Brown, Finlayson, Boyce, Hart, Banks, B. Manning, Hay, C. Bertlesen, Hey- 1 wood, Whewell, Bews, J. Banks, JJolan, * T. Garland. B. Swayne, Hewitt, Veale, Lang- 1 ton, Jackson, M’Larmon, Clemow, B. Nettle- i ton, J. Heather, Armstrong, B. Crowther, , Moorehouse, E. Mackereth, Short, Ellis, Muir, M. Taylor, Brabrant, Thompson, R. Jackson, E. Nolan, and M. Souter. A delightful bridge afternoon was enjoyed by a number of guests on Friday at the residence of Mrs J. F. Strang, of Claudelands. Those present were Mesdames H. - T. Gillies, Vere Chitty, R. G. Guy, H. Ferguson, R. Boyd, H. Hammond, T. C. Fraser, C. L. MacE'iarmid, A. G. Waddell, A. B. Beale, T. A. Milroy, G. P. Rogers, S. Green. J. D. Smith, E. J. Mears, H. Griffiths, i Hubert Hammond, J. E. Chitty, H. N. Eiby, A. N. Ward, C. Sutcliffe, A. Joseph, N. Tudliop'e, and F. M. Spencer. A gay evening party was given by Miss Erena Ward at her home in Claudelands on Thursday. Miss Ward was wearing a pretty [rock of soft coffee coloured lace. The guests were Misses C. Chitty, H. Heywood, I. Hawkins. A. Wilson, M. Ross, G. Hammond, N. Monckton. B. Manning, K. Wilson, D. Clark, B. Roberts, and E. Simmons. ANCKLAND, June 28. The reception given by the Auckland Society of Musicians in the Lyceum Club last Wednesday evening to the world-famous musician, Mr Benno Moiseiwitsch, was largely attended. Large bowls of flame-coloured flowers were everywhere to be seen in the lounge, and with the folding doors thrown back, the room presented a very bright appearance. Dr S. K. Phillips welcomed the guest of the evening, after which a short musical programme was given. Mr Egerton Lowe, examiner for Trinity College, who has just arrived from England, was also a guest. Some of those present were Mrs A. MacAndrew, Miss Alice Law, Mrs Boult, Miss Carr, Mrs Archdale, Tayler, Mrs and Miss Plummer, Miss Ina Bosworth, Mrs and Miss Cox, Mrs Fitchett, Mrs Prime, Mrs Singer. Mrs Pyeeroft, Miss M. Hooker, Mrs . Nelson Banks, and Miss Eastgate. The Amateur Operatic Society held its first social and dance of the year last Wednesday evening at their hall. Various items by members of the society helped to make the function a success. Dancing was kept up till after midnight. Mrs T. Prosser, of Devonport, gave a large card party last Friday afternoon at her home, Hereford Villa, at which the guests were mostly members of the Devonport Bowling Green and Croquet Clubs. Flag euchre was the card game chosen, and the tables were placed In the drawing room and lounge. Among the guests were Lady Richardson, Mrs Wharf (New Plymouth), Mrs Airey, Mrs F. Burgess, Mrs Lowe, Mrs A. Coltman, Mrs Coates, Mrs Warren, Mrs F. Prime, Mrs Duder, Mrs B. Goldwater, Mrs T. Allison, Mrs Rice, Miss P. Gribbin, and Mrs A. BartIcy, etc. Mrs W. R. Paterson, of Napier, was a passenger by the Maui Pomare last Monday on an extended cruise of the Pacific Islands. Miss Muriel Chadwick has returned to Hamilton after a short stay with friends in Auckland. Mrs H. R. M'Pherson, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs R. Roberts, of Remuera. A meeting of the art section of the New Zealand League of Penwomen was held last Monday evening, when Mrs Vigers, one of the members, gave-a-very-interesting talk on the art of flower painting. Copies of Miss Margaret Preston’s work were exhibited, and the career of this ‘Australian artist, who is noted for her paintings of 8(111 life and flower subjects, was touched upon. The membership of the League of Penwomen is fast growing into large numbers, and the success of the venture is now well assured. Miss M. Klssling is spending a few weeks in Gisborne, and is staying with Mrs Moline. The engagement is announced of Olive, third daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Metcalf, of Mount Eden, to Arthui 1 George, eldest son of -Mrs Stevenson and the late Mr George Stevenson, of Mount Albert. .Mr and Mrs :H. R. Chalmers are with their young family arriving from Palmerston North next week, and are to' remain in Auckland for the future, the former having been appointed to a position in the Bank of -New Zealand- here. WEDDING. A happy fathering took place "at Tuturau t» Thursday week last, when .« large flMmber of the family and

friends assembled at the pictuesque property, “ Marairua;” of Mr and Mrs James Edward Humphries for the purpose of celebrating their golden wedding. The members of the family present were: Mr E. J. Humphries (Charlton), Herbert and Leonard Humphries (Tutaurau), Frank Humphries (Lithgow, New South Wales), Mesdames W. D. M'Kenzie (Cecilia), Oamaru; B. Sutherland (Lucy), Wellington; J. Stewart (Annie), Wyndham; S. E. Osborne (Nellie), Timaru; A. M'Dougall (Alice), Manaia; and Miss Isobel Humphries, Tuturau. There were also 17 grandchildren present. It was in 1877 that Mr J. E. Humphries landed at the Bluff from Australia and immediately proceeded to Mataura, where he stayed at the Bridge Hotel, which was then run by his uncle. He was married to Jane Mortain on June 18, 1878, at the Bridge Hotel, the officiating clergyman being the late Rev. J. M. Davidson. Mr C. J. Humphries (uncle of the bridegroom) was best man, and Miss Martha Humphries (a neice) was bridesmaid. Mr Humphries has resided in the Mataura district for over 52 years, and Mrs Humphries can claim a record of 58 years spent in the Mataura district. The wedding breakfast was presided over by Mr B. G. Corlett, of Invercargill, and a host of congratulatory messages were received from friends from all parts of the Dominion. The chairman, in proposing the toast of the “ Bride and Bridegroom, said it was a pleasure to see such a large gathering at such a function. Mr and Mrs Humphries had been united for a little more than 50 years, and had passed through trials and tribulations, but now could look back over many years, proud in the knowledge of having overcome many difficulties which had seemed insurmountable. It was only a matter of a few years when the diamond wedding would be celebrated, and he wished them joy and quietness in the autumn of their lives. In replying to the toast, Mr Humphries expressed pleasure at seeing so many of his friends and descendants present. After 50 years’ residence in the district he found it hard to express his gratitude to those. that were present that day. The golden wedding had been given by their children and grandchildren, and to, them he extended his deepest thanks. The toast of the “ Humphries Family ” was proposed by Mr D. M'Dougall (Mayor of Gore), and responded to by Messrs J. B. Nicol (“Riverview,” Gore), John Henry and H. Walton (Ma-

taura). During Mr M'Dougall’s remarks he stated that it would appear that Mr and Mrs Humphries had set the ball rolling at Mataura for within a month the late Rev. Mr Davidson was called upon to unite Mr Alexander M'Kay and Miss Alice Scott, and Mr John Mac Gibbon and Miss Mary Ward. The first couple were married at the residence of the late Mr John Beattie, Mataura, on July 3, 1878, while the late Mr. John Mac Gibbon was married on July. 9 of the same year. Other, toasts honoured were “ Agricultural Industries,” by Mr D. -M'Dougall and Mr Bert Humphries; “ The Grandchildren,” by -Messes J. B. Nicol and Master Gordon MTCenzie; “ Absent ’ Friends,” by Messrs Len and Frank Humphries; “Our Husbands,” by Mesdames H. Hazlett and B. Sutherland and Mr D. M'Dougall; “..The Chairman and “ The Press.” At a suitable in-, terval in the proceedings the presentation of a beautiful gramophone to the happy couple was made by Miss Isobel Humphries, the gift coming from the grandchildren. ‘ Other presents from the grandchildren consisted of several fine pieces of crystal ware and "a pipe. Mr Humphries suitably acknowledged the gifts. In the Tuturau Hall in the evening the populace turned out and filled the hall to. overflowing, while Gore, Mataura and surronding districts were well repre-

sented. During the proceedings, Mr W. Muir, on behalf of district residents, presented Mr and Mrs Humphries with two Morris chairs, which carried with them the hearty congratulations of the donors on the attainment of their golden wedding. Mr Humphries suitably replied. A happy time was spent, and the function made a fitting termination to the end of a perfect day.