TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3885, 28 August 1928, Page 61

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, August 27. Last week in beautiful weather the South Island High Schools Rugby football tournaments took place. Games began at Carisbrook on Monday, when Christchurch High School defeated Dunedin High School, and Timaru High School and Southland High School had a draw. On Thursday Christchurch High School and Timaru played, the result being that the Christchurch team was victorious. Throughout the matches were excellently played in a delightful spirit of good comradeship. Every day, except on playing days, the boys were entertained in some form. On Wednesday Mr and Mrs James Blair entertained guests to the number of some 200 to a most delicious tea at their residence, Abbotsford Farm. It was a glorious afternoon, and the cars assembled outside the Early Settlers’ Hall, where 40 or more took the visitors for a drive over Flagstaff, out through Outram, and finally to Mr Blair’s residence. Shortly after 3 o’clock Mr and Mrs Blair stood on the veranda to welcome the guests. Mrs Blair was robed in a handsome black marocain with a touch of white, and a large black hat. The Misses Blair were also smartly gowned in beige marocain, with mats to match. After afternoon tea, which was enjoyed outside in front of the veranda, the guests enjoyed strolling round the grounds before it was time to leave. Most enthusiastic were the cheers as the guests departed in their cars. A ball was given by the Otago High School Old Boys’ Association for the members of the various high school football teams and their friends. It was held in the Pioneer Hall and the adjoining hall. As one entered the hall looked a glittering and magnificent sight, the whole of the ceiling being hung with sparkling movable aeroplanes. They were painted with blue and white to represent the Otago Boys’ High School. In the centre of the room hung a large football with Christchurch streamers —the winning colours. On the walls were streamers of all the schools’ colours, and in the supper rooms the tables, with their sumptuous supper, had streamers of blue and white—Otago colours. The chaperones were Mr and Mrs Calder, Mr and Mrs J. C. Sommerville. Mr and Mrs E. A. Smith, Mr and Mrs E. S. Wilson, Mr and Miss Mallard, Mr D. M. Stuart, Mr and Mrs Botting, ■ and Mr E. Webster. Present were Rector and Mrs Morrell, Miss Morrell, Mr and Mrs Views, Mr and Mrs Page, Mr and Mrs Gilman, Mr and Mrs Rantin, Mrs Cleghorn, also Messrs Thomas (rector Timaru High School). Lancaster (Christchurch High School), Pearce (Southland High School). Jeffcoate (Christchurch), Deaker (Southland), Cockfort (Timaru), Dr G. E. Thompson, Miss Lancaster, and Miss Thompson. There were hundreds of young folk present, all clad in the most radiant of colours. They were too numerous to single out. but all looked extremely gayin their smart frocks. The annual St. Hilda's School reunion commenced on Monday with a service, when all who could be were present. On Monday evening the dinner took place in the Tudor Hall, when the room was beautifully decorated, the tables looking well with their masses of lovely- spring flowers. Above the mantelpiece was hung the large monogram. Shaded lights helped to add a tone to the surroundings. Toasts were proposed, and songs were given by Mrs Lionel Richards and Mrs Smeaton. while Miss Billie Richards deligted those present with her recitations. The curtains were lowered at 9 o’clock, when the large and beautiful birthdaycake. surrounded by its 33 candles, was carried and shown to all. Afterwards the lights were lighted, the cake was cut, and all the guests enjoyed a portion of it all. A very- large number of old girls was present. The Otago Lawn Tennis Association held its annual meeting on Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Bundle, Sargood street,- Roslyn, when a large number was present. The house looked charming with its delightful decorations of spring flowers, and the hall, where Mr and Mrs Bundle received, was gaily decorated with the colours of the tennis club. During the evening a beautiful bouquet •of violets was presented to Mrs Bundle by Miss Jackson. Guests present were Mr and Mrs A. N. Haggitt, Mr and Mrs Lemon. Mr and Mrs Guy Sinclair. Alesdames Buchanan, Smith, and Leslie Mills, Misses Jackson (2). Ramsay, Gallaway, Hart, Hartman (2). Brewer. Roberts, Oram, and Reid, and Messrs .T. Fulton. Clark, Watson, Kelly, Hobbs, Hislop, and Bray. On Thursday evening Mrs Matheson and Mrs Leslie Wilson entertained a number of guests at a dinner and bridge party at the Otago Women’s CM>. The dinner table was very artistically decorated with

spring flowers. Bridge was played afterwards in the comfortably warmed bridge room. Present, besides the two hostesses, Mesdames Matheson and Wilson, were Lady- Ferguson, Mesdames Edmond, Riley, MacDonald, Hazlett, Cogan, Roberts, Oldham, and Finch. All day Wednesday St. Hilda’s College held its bazaar in the school hall, when a very- large number was present. It is to be hoped that the charities for which it was raised will benefit to the sum of over £BO. In the evening were performed three delightful little scenes from “ Quality ‘ Street,” Miss Marian Goyen managing the part of Phoebe in a dainty little Old World style, and being very charmingly attired in a silk robe of the old school. The Junior Red Cross Societyperformed from A. A. Milne’s “ The Woodcutter and the Princess,” and introduced some charming music from ‘‘ The Student Prince.” Miss Hilda Hazlett, who has had innumerable farewell parties, has left for Australia to be married. A delightfully original party was given by- the pack of the Ist Knox Church Brownies and the Ist Dunedin Brownies at the Stuart Hall. It was held under the direction of Miss Conn and Miss Campbell in honour of Miss Eulalie Roberts. The hall was converted into -a forest, at the end of which was a pond on which were sailing four white swans, one of which sailed with a present to Miss Roberts. The others, containing sweets and flowers, were gathered and given to the guests, and many delightful games were played. During the afternoon a real picnic tea was partaken, and the Brownies presented the honoured guest with many charming and useful presents. Guests were Mrs Marshall MacDonald. Misses Feichley, Joan Halsted, Al. Halsted, Barron, etc. Three cheers were given before departure, all having had a most delightful picnic.

During the week Lady Ferguson entertained the Arts -and Crafts Circle of the Otago Women’s Club at her residence, Anderson’s Bay. where great interest was displayed in seeing the many curios she obtained whilst abroad. The hostess was beautifully- robed in heliotrope and georgette chenille. Delicious afternoon tea was much enjoyed by all. Miss O’Rorke is the guest of Lady Ferguson, Anderson’s Bay. Mrs Saunders, who has been on a visit .to Sydney, has returned. Her daughter has taken up nursing in the Cramorne Private Hospital there. Doris, youngest. daughter of Mr and Mrs J. A. Haworth, of Roslyn, is engaged to Cecil Berryman, son of Mr and the late Mrs 11. Robson, of Blenheim. INVERCARGILL, August 25. Mrs Horace Alacalister and family are spending the term holidays at Queenstown. Mrs Owen Johnston and her small daughter are at “ The Rocks.” Mrs R. J. Gilman and her daughter are at Roxburgh. Mrs F. G. Hall Jones and family- left on Friday for Queenstown. Mrs W. Hinchey and Miss Rose Hinchey- are also in Queenstown. Mrs H. O. Stuckey and family- are spending the vacation at Ohai. Miss Olive Hollaway is staying with Mrs J. B. Nicol, “ Riverview,” Gore, en route from Christchurch. Miss Joan Reed returned to Christchurch on Monday. Miss L. F. Watson has also returned from Christchurch. Mr and Mrs C. R. S. Barrett returned from Dunedin on Saturday. Mrs Alan Macalister returned from Nelson on Thursday— Miss Lou Lawrence left on Saturday for a holiday in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs T. F. Robinson and Mrs Ralph Abercrombie returned from Dunedin on Wednesday. Mrs Fred Traill returned to Stewart Island on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Gordon Charters, of Wendonside. are the guests of Mrs J. E. Bews, Dalrymple road. Mrs W. K. Gill, of Tapanui, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Samuel Ritchie, M'Alaster street. Among those presented at Court on Tuesday, June 12, was Mrs Lance Raymond, formerly of Tuatapere, who is at present visiting England. Mrs Raymond yvore a dress of brocaded gauze'lame shot with dull gold, lavender blue • and old rose. Her train was of old rose chiffon. The members of the Cabaret Circle of the Southland Women’s Club held the final evening of the season in the club rooms last Saturday. Those present yvere: Misses Lawrence, Fraser, Meredith, Nisbet, Hogg, Robertson, Ott, Todd, Wilson, Reed, Giller, Lindsay (2), Bews, Mee, Collins, Rein, and Messrs Gilmour, Ott, Cockerill. Kingsland, Owers, Prain, Macdonald, Tobin, Dunlop, Robbins, Reed,

Hamilton, Carsyvell, Stout, Smith, Al'Caughan, and Nisbet. There yvere seven tables for bridge at the Southland Women’s Club on Monday evening. Those present yvere Mesdames W. Macalister, W. S. Todd. F. A. *D. Barclay, A. H. Alackrell, Al. Mitchell, C. F. A. Jones, D. Cuthbertson, H. O. Stuckey, J. R. Sutton, T. Al. Macdonald, F. C. Beere, R. Crayvford, J. Macleod, Hamilton (Bluff). J. T. Carsyvell, G. McDonald, Traill (Steyvart Island), J. T. Wilson, H. J. Far rant, J. Thomson, and D. Cochrane, Misses Fynes-Cl inton, Young, Hackworth, Broyvn, Perrin, Al. Todd, Al. Ott, and L. Henderson. An interesting wedding was solemnised at First Church, Dunedin, on August 20, yvhen Miss Violet (Dolly) Greig, of Invercargill, was married to Mr W. Cassels, of Dunedin, the Rev. James Cumming, D.D., officiating. The bride, yvho yvas given away by her father, was charmingly goyvned in a model frock of ivory panne velvet and georgette. In attendance yvas Miss Chris. Cassels, who yvore a sweet frock of poyvder blue georgette. Mr D. Al. Greig, of Dunedin, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Dr Galway presided at the organ. “ The Great Adventure,” by Arnold Bennett, was read by the members of the Play Reading Circle of the Southland Women’s Club on Tuesday evening with the following cast: Ham Cayve, Mrs S. Broyvn; Albert Shawm, Mrs A. C. MacEwan; Edward Horning, Mrs J. G. Macdonald; Father Lore, Mrs L. W. Spencer; Ebag, Mrs Mac Gibbon; John Shawm, Mrs L. W. Spencer; James Shawm, Mrs R. Crawford; Texel, Mrs G. Cruickshank; Cyrus Cawe, Miss Crofts; Dr Pascoe, Miss Ai'Lean; Lord Leonard Alcar, Miss Manson; Janet Cannot, Mrs Lancaster; Mrs Albert Shawn, Miss Perrin; Horonia Love, Mrs H. J. Farrant; chorus, Miss Bailey. Others present were Mesdames H. Macdonald, E. R. Wilson, J. D. Mitchell, L. B. Hutton, Just, J. Macleod, Cousins, N. J. Armour, T. F. Gilkison, J. M'Crostie, W. Bell, A. Wilson, Al'Hugh, and W. S. Todd, Misses Pilcher, Hamilton, Featherstone, Waymouth, Henderson, Arnott, and Cran.

WAIMATE, August 24. Mrs Neill Rattray has returned from Christchurch. Miss Al. Pitts, of Christchurch, is spending the holidays with her parents, Dr ’ and Mrs A. G. Pitts, Queen street. - Miss Kathleen Wood is spending a holiday in Timaru. Mrs W. Thomas, of Timaru, is the guest of her mother, Mrs F. W. S. Jones, High street. Mr and Mrs F. Bradshaw are staying in Timaru as the guests of Airs Woolicombe. Air and Airs Zeisler, of Timaru, spent the week-end in Waimate. Air and Airs D. APDonald have been visiting Dunedin. Air and Airs and Aliss Aliller, of Parsonage road, left on Tuesday for a hohday in the North Island. Aliss Alay- Cooney, of Alorven, is visiting Timaru. Mr and Airs J. Alachie, of Christchurch, have been the guests of Airs J. L. Menzies. Air and Airs W. D. Napier returned today after a holiday in Napier. Air and Airs J. Ruddenklau and Aliss G. E. Pashby are visiting Dunedin. Recent guests at Te Kiteroa include the Rev. and Airs Brodie (Seacliff) and Air and Airs Alelville, Airs and Aliss Scott, Dr and Airs Fogg, and Professor Benham (Dunedin). TIMARU. August 25. Aliss Alargaret Tripp, Wai-iti road, is paying a round of visits in the North Island. Airs C. A. Paterson, Sefton street, and Airs Ensor, Sarah street, yvill leave tomorrow to attend the Plunket Conference in Wellington. Aliss White, of Timaru. yvho has been for some months in Hastings with her sister, Airs J. A. Fraser, is noyv the guest of Airs Olphert, of Wellington. She will come to Timaru on Tuesday to spend a feyv weeks with Airs English before leay--ing for South Africa. Mrs Nurse, of Christchurch, is staying with her sister, Airs Edgar-Jones, Otiritiri. Airs Henry Harper, of Grassy Hills, Waitaki, is the guest of Airs AV. H. Orbell, the Levels. Airs Greenland, wife of Air N. Greenland, manager at Timaru for the Union Steam Ship Company, is at present on a visit to her mother in Lyttelton. Air and Airs Greenland will leave next month by the Alakura on a trip to San Francisco. Aliss Alolly Washbourn, Air H. AVashbourn, AVichenford, Grant’s road, and their guest, Miss Gibbs, of Nelson, who are at Braemar with Airs George Murray, will return to Timaru on Alonday. Miss Alice Thomson and Aliss Betty Thomson, Bidyvill street, left to-day for Hawke’s Bay. Aliss Barr, of the Girls’ High School, Timaru, is up at Tekapo. Mrs Wilfrid White and her daughter, Summerhills. Levels, will -spend the holidays with Sir George and Lady Fenwick, Dunedin.

Aliss Temple, Sarah street, left on Wednesday for Auckland.

Air and Airs J. AV. Fair, of Timaru, yvho were in Christchurch, have gone on to Westport. News has been received that the yvedding of Alias Alargaret Parker, youngest daughter of Air and Airs Raymond Parker, of Ranui, Timaru, to Air John Olney yvill take place at Colombo on Alonday next. Aliss Parker left New Zealand a few months ago on a vsit to her sister in Colombo.

On Wednesday night Airs AV. T. Ritchie, “Te Tayva,” was the hostess at a jolly little dinner party and fox trot, given in honour of Aliss Rona Elworthy and Air > Clifton Robinson, both of whom have recently returned from England. The rooms yvere decorated with sprays of prunus and spring bulbs and bowls of red japonica and violets, and candles with red shades yvere charmingly arranged on the dinner table. Airs Ritchie yvas frocked in a black and green sequinned frock. Those present included Alisses Rona Elworthy, June Orbell, Betty Cossins, Alary Bond, and Alarjorie Gibson, and Alesers W. T. Ritchie, C. Robinson, P. Boyle, K. de Castro, P. Gresson, and L. Palmer-Chapman. ASHBURTON, August 25. Airs Raine and her son. of Carterton, are the guests of Airs Albert Roberts, Wills street. Airs Jennings and Aliss Al. Jennings, Carter’s terrace, leave for Wellington tonrorroyv night. Airs Jennings yvill attend the Plunket conference. Alis Kathleen Bushell, who is the guest of her mother, Airs A. Bushell, leaves for the West Coast on Saturday. Air Alelville Collins, of Nelson, is visiting Ashburton. Miss Lockyvood left on Friday on a visit to Gisborne. Airs J. P. ATQuilkin, Aliss Al. M'Quil kin, Aliss A. Aladden, Airs J. C. AFLachlan. Airs E. Black, Aliss Agnes Farrell, and Air ai d Airs Quirk are all leaving for Sydney shortly, where they yvill attend the Eucharistic Congress. Aliss Al. Richards left for Auckland on Alonday to represent the Ashburton Basket Ball Association at the conference of the Neyv Zealand Basket Ball Association. Air and Airs H. F. Nicoll have returned from Christchurch. Aliss Neyvton is visiting Christchurch. Air J. S. Laing returned last week from a holiday trip to Sydney. Airs Laing accompanied him as far as Wellington, where she yvill attend the Plunket conference before coming south. Air and Airs A. W. Brewer and Aliss Audrey Breyver, of Alethven, are on a holiday visit to the North Island. On Alonday the marriage of Aliss Doris Ruddock to Air H. Scott, of Auckland, took place in St. Stephen’s Church. The Rev. A. J. Petrie yvas the officiating clergyman. The Alisses Cameron (2), Carter’s terrace, are visiting the North Island. Air and Airs E. C. Rayvnsley- have returned from Christchurch. Airs Atkinson, of Neyv Plymouth, is the guest of her aunt, Airs C. W. Nicoll, Gi igg street. At the golf links yesterday Airs C. F. Nicoll yvon the all-day senior eclectic match. There is to be a match between Shirley (Christchurch) and Ashburto ■ during the yveek-end. Air and Airs Murdoch Bruce have gone to Port Chalmers to be present at Air A. Bruce’s yvedding.

CHRISTCHURCH, August 24. The Canterbury Jockey Club yvas favoured with fine yveather for the concluding day of its Grand National meeting, held at Riccarton on Saturday, and in spite of strong counter-attractions the public assembled in large numbers. The ladies -again had reason to be grateful for the comfort of warm wraps, as there yvas a cold wind, not boisterous, but decidedly biting. Nevertheless the dressing yvas more varied than on the previous days. Alany larger hats, becoming and youthful looking, were much admired. Amongst those present were Airs George Gould, Lady Rhodes, Airs Boyle. Airs Deans. Airs Joseph Studholme, Airs H. A. Knight. Airs Redmond Neill, Airs Algar Williams, Airs Tan Duncan (Wellington) , Airs Vivian Riddiford, Airs Edgar Stead, Airs Frank Scott, Airs Arthur Chapman. Airs Ronald Orbell, Airs Endell Wanklyn, Airs D. W. Westenra. Airs W. Day, Airs J. Alontgomery, Airs C. S. Thomas, Airs Hugh Reeves, Airs Kain (Geraldine), Airs H. Elyvorthy, Airs R. Gould. Airs Derrick Gould. Airs Al. Harner. Airs H. Orbell, Airs C. L. Orbell, Airs J. H. Williams, Aire Gerald Anderson. Airs Lynn Lawrence. Airs G. Macdonald, Airs G. Denniston, Airs Douglas Deans. Airs G. Hutton, Airs Allan Alatson, Airs Sinclair Alurchison, Airs Peter Wood, Airs Leslie Alaefarlane. and Mrs Fanhurst, Alisses Cowlishayv. Bromley Cocks, P. Boyle, V. Hynes, Al. Macdonald. Alargaret and Geraldine Anderson, Dorothy Day, Alorkane, Betty Petre, Alay Neyyton, Jean M'Dougall, Alison Jennings. Dorothy- Bone. Al. Cooke, Nancarrow, R. Cracroft-Wilson, Anthea and

Halmai Burnes-Loughnan, Alarjorie Wait, Nancy Gardner, Nancy Al'Kellar, and Doreen and Betty Kiver.

Far from suffering by- the postponement last yveek the attendance at the conclusion of the Aletropolitan Trotting Club’s meeting at Addington on Alonday yvas unexpectedly large, and good racing and glorious sunshine combined to make the outing most pleasurable. In a private reception room at Ballan-ty-ne’s on Saturday morning Airs BurneeLoughnan yvas hostess at a charming party given in honour of Air Alfred O’Shea, the eminent Irish-Australian tenor, who is at present visiting Christchurch. Fragrant spring flowers decorated the tea tables, and the gathering was pleasantly informal, Airs Burnes-Loughnan arranging that all the guests should have an opportunity of chatting with the distinguished visitor. Those present yvere Airs J. K. Archer, Dr Kennedy, Lady Clifford. Airs Deans, Airs J. E. Russell, Aladame Goyver-Burns, Airs J. Hight. Airs and Aliss Gosset, Dr T. L. Crooke, Airs C. R. Kiver, Aliss R. Tabart, Airs and Aliss Alachin, Airs Fairhurst, Airs Alfred Bunz, Alisses K. Fitzgerald. Claire Hartge, and Raine, members of Air O’Shea’s party, Alisses H. and A. Loughnan, A. Jennings, Al. Enright, M. Ashworth, L. Harper, and L. Sprule, and Alessrs Sidney Williamson, Bernard Rennell, Percy Nicholls, Finlay Robb, Harold Prescott, and L. AVood. Sir Louie and Lady B-arnett and Dr and Airs Barnett, of Dunedin, are visiting Christchurch. Mr and Airs A. E. Flower, Christ’s College, have gone to their house at Scarborough, Sumner, to spend the holidays. Air and Airs G. E. Alannering and family, Fendalton, have returned from a visit the Franz Josef Glacier.

Misses Alaberley Beadel, Barbara Gould, and Kathleen Brieted, members of the Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club, intend competing at the New Zealand ladies’ golf championship meeting, which takes place in Auckland at the end of September Miss Dorothy Chrystall, who recently returned from England, and yvho is at present in Auckland, will also take part in the tournament. At her home at Fendalton Aliss Alargaret Stevenson, who has just returned from a trip to Australia, entertained a number of her friends at a very pleasant little party on Thursday morning. Aliss Alargaret Thompson, of Sydney, who is stay-ing with Aliss Stevenson, was guest of honour. Amongst those present yvere Airs W. H. Coyvper, Airs Guy- Cotterill, Airs F, Al. Gibson, Airs Peter Hall, Airs L. Cooke, Airs Atkinson, and Alisses Barclay, Jean Newton, Downie, Barbara Gibson, Kathleen Bristed, Adrienne Acland, Alolly Stevenson, Fay Gibson, Beatrice Coyvper, Adine Acton-Adams, Isabel Turrell, Di-ana Allen. Dorothy Acton-Adams. Betty Alacdonald. Phyllis Francis, and Maude Nichols. BLENHEIAI, August 22. On Tuesday evening Airs A. Duncan yvas hostess to the Ladies’ Bridge Club at her residence in Eltham road. Airs Duncan was attired in cinnamon coloured crepe de chine. Airs V. Powell secured the highest score, and yvas presented with, the prize, after which a delicious supper yvas served in the drayving room yvhich yvas tastefully arranged with daphne ' and spring floyvers. Others present yvere: I Airs G. Rudd, Airs H. Bagge, Mrs J. Alills, Airs Sprosen, Airs Whiting, Airs P. Alonro, Airs Harvey-, Airs Bastings, and Aliss Emerson. Aliss Leslie Burden and Aliss Jennie Noble-Adams have returned from a short visit to 'Wellington. Aliss T. Woods left last yveek for a trip to Auckland. Aliss Itta Alacalister (Wellington) is the guest of Dr and Airs Redman at Spring Creek. Airs A. Robertson and Aliss Nancy Latter have returned from a short visit to Wellington. A yvedding of considerable interest took place the other evening at the Church of the Nativity-, yvhen Aliss Ursula Grace, second daughter of the late Rev. Archdeacon and Airs Grace, of Blenheim, was married to Professor Peter AlacCallum, of Alelbourne. The service was fully choral, and the Rev. Archdeacon Dart, of Nelson, yvas the officiating clergy-man, and Airs C. Af'Lauchlan sang “ Aly Prayer ” in her most delightful style. The bride, yvho entered the church on the arm of her brother, Air Hastings Grace, yvas attired in a pretty silver brocaded gown, made with a short tight bodice, and full skirt arranged on the one side yvith a cluster of orange blossoms. Her silver veil fell from a wreath of tiny floyvers yvorn round the head, and she carried a bouquet composed of spring flowers —the prevailing shade being yelloyv. She yvas attended by Aliss Betty Sinclair Lockhart, of Auckland, as bridesmaid, who yvore a soft green georgette frock embroidered in silver, and a green crinoline hat. and carried a bouquet of cherry coloured camelias and cyclamens. The train-bearer, Aliss Elizabeth Smythe (piece of the bride), wore a frock of : green ring velvet, green cap, and carried ■ a posy of yellow flowers. Mr L. AlaeCallum (brother of the bridegroom) accom-

panied the bridegroom as best man. After the ceremony a small reception was held at the residence of Dr Russell Adams (cousin of the bride) in Maxwell road. Upon arrival the guests were received by Mrs Adams (aunt of the bride), wearing a black panne velvet gown relieved with creme lace, and Mrs Smythe (sister of the bride), who was wearing a pretty frock of floral georgette. Others present were: Mrs A. Lester (sister of the bride), in green embossed georgette; Mrs M. Grace, green sequinned frock; Miss Jean Grace, frilled pink net frock; Miss Diana Grace, pink crepe de chine; Mrs A. Adams (Langley Dale), black georgette; Mrs C. Colt, black sequinned frock; Mrs A. Nathan, green georgette; Miss M. Ball, navy blue georgette; Miss Mac Nab, black georgette beaded in silver; Messrs MacCallum, sen. (Christchurch),. W. MacCallum (Christchurch), R. Grace, A. Adams, A. Nathan, A. Lester, and Smythe. The honeymoon will be spent at Franz Josef Glacier, after which Mr and Mrs MacCallum will sail to Australia by the Ulimaroa from Auckland.

WELLINGTON, August 24. A cheerful party was given recently for the Terrace Basket Bail team by Mrs Thorburn, of Roxburgh street, • her daughter Barbara being the captain of the team. The rooms were tastefully decorated in red, yellow, and black, following the team’s colours. The guests wore their basket ball frocks, and he team mascot, a gaily dressed kewpie, held a place of honour. Miss Beryl Edwards, in an appreciative speech, expressed the thanks of all to Mrs Thorburn for her hospitality, and gave her a bouquet of violets, while later the vice-president of the club handed to Miss Thorburn a miniature silver cup, telling her of the confidence the team had in her leadership. Games and other pleasant pastimes made the party all too short, and the enjoyment will be remembered by all the guests. A very pleasant time was spent by a number of interested people at the Wellington Borstal Institution for girls at Point Halswell on Tuesday afternoon. The occasion of the party was the presentation to the girls of a handsome gramophone from a "Wellington firm, the gift being handed over by Mr H. Wilson, who gave credit to Mrs Peter Fraser as haying “ inspired ” it. Her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson was to have been present, but was unfortunately prevented from coming, much regret being expressed by the Controller-general (Mr B. L. Dallard) on behalf of all present, as her Excellency is one who has taken the greatest interest in the Borstal and the girls. Miss Watkin, the superintendent, I'eceived the guests, these including Lady Rhodes and Miss Hynes, Lady Carncross, the Mayoress (Mrs G. A. Troup), Dr Platts-Mills, Mesdames P. Fraser, Chatfield, K. S. Williams, F. J. Rolleston, Dallard. Gaby, R. P. Hudson, O’Shea, Salek, H. Wilson, Coventry, Frazer, and others. Mr Wilson presented the gramophone and some fine records to the girls, and played and sang to them himself, later leading them in some community singing, the whole entertainment being immensely appreciated by his audience. Mr Dallard gave him cordial thanks, and sent a message of special appreciation to the firm, mentioning the great kindness of Wellington people in general and the Borstal Committee in particular to the inmates. He addressed a few kindly and very helpful remarks to the girls. They were then left to enjoy their gramophone, while the guests went over the institution, expressing their high appreciation of the arrangements made for the benefit- of the girls. Afternoon tea concluded a very interesting afternoon. St. Patrick’s College Old Boys’ third annual ball passed off must successfully, being held at St. Francis’ Hall, which was charmingly decorated in blue and white, under supervision of Mrs Chamness, matron of St. Patrick’s Hostel, At the head of the hall was “Leo,” the mascot of the football team, enthroned in blue and white. There were close on 400 present, as the ball was held at the end of the football tournament, when there wen a great many “old boys”

assembled in Wellington to view the matches. The Rev. Father Ryan received the guests, making all cordially welcome. All the arrangements made by the energetic committee were most successful, and the ball was a very great success. There were guests from Hawera, Palmerston North, Wanganui, Napier, and other places, as well as a representative gathering from Wellington. Supper, music, and floor were all of the best, and dancing was kept up till a very late hour. A social afternoon organised by the Hataitai branqh of the W.N.R. turned out a most successful affair, although the weather did its best to spoil things. However, the attendance was large, and all appeared to forget the weather outside, the entertainment within doors being so acceptable. The excellent programme was arranged by Mesdames Allwright and Maurice Clark, Mrs and Miss Tolan, Mrs S. Tingey, Miss Nora Burt, Mesdames Fergue, Allwright, Middleton, and Mona Taylor all giving appreciated items, followed by some clever children, Beryl and Hetty Lamb, Nan Brackenridge, Rita Currie, and Winnie Staple, who also entertained the guests. Mrs H. Browne won a guessing competition, the prize being donated by Mrs Maurice Clarke. Very acceptable tea was served, and Mrs Taylor moved a vote of appreciation to those who had arranged the party and those who had assisted. Mesdames Allwright and Clarke were presented with dainty posies of flowers, and the singing of the National Anthem concluded the afternoon. The engagement is announced of Cara Maude, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs G. A. Chapman, of Lower Hutt, to Huthwaite, second son of Mr and Mrs C. J. Ronaldsbn, of Christchurch. Miss Cara Chapman is visiting Christchurch at present. "Sir Walter and Lady Stringer have arrived in Wellington from Auckland. Mrs Bush, of Invercargill, is paying a visit to Wellington. Mrs Linley Richardson is visiting Palmerston. Mr and Mrs Richardson will be leaving Wellington and taking up their residence in Palmerston North shortly. Many friends of Mrs C. W. Salmon (nee Miss Isabel Massey) will be interested to hear that she and Mr Salmon will be returning to New Zealand in about a month after an absence abroad for more than a year. Mr and Mrs lan Duncan have returned from Christchurch. Miss Beryl Houghton has returned to Auckland after a visit to Wellington and Nelson.

Mrs Shailer Weston has returned from Australia, where she attended the women’s golf championship meeting. Mrs J. G. Coates has returned to Wellington from Wanganui. Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes and Miss Hynes have returned from Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Stronach Paterson have returned to Wellington from the south. Mrs M*Nair and her daughter are leaving for England by the Port Huon. Yet another party has taken place in the Old Legislative Council room, which appears to be becoming a favourite entertaining ground for parliamentary people, and certainly it is a place that lends itself far better and more attractively than the members' wives’ room, which is somewhat bare and needs much decora-, tion. On Wednesday the wives of members of Parliament were “at home,” and their special guests of honour were her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson and the wives of Cabinet Ministers (including Miss Downie Stewart). The tea was set on a long table down the room, and the flowers were artistically arranged in shades of yellow, daffodils, marigolds, and freesias being used most effectively. The hostesses ranged themselves near the door and received the guests, her Excellency arriving accompanied by Lord Waleran and Miss Dugdale. An appreciated entertainment was given by Miss Mary Mitchell (Auckland), Mesdames Townley and Wilfred Andrews, Miss C. Guy. Miss Mary Cooley, and Mrs Charlesworth. .Conversation was, of course, much in evidence and enjoyed, and all present had a delightful after-

noon. Among those present were Lady Rhodes, Lady and Mies Carncross, Lady and Miss Pomare, Lady Hunter, Lady Hall-Jones, Mesdames F. J. Rolleston, J. S. Williams, Lysnar, T. W. Rhodes, R. A. Wright, Hawken, H. C. Rolleston, T. S. Weston, Hudson, Glenn, W. H. Field, Earnshaw, W. J. Girling, Hawke, P. Fraser,- J. A. Lee, E. P. Lee, Guthrie, G. J. Smith. Grimwood, D. Buddo, R. M'Keen, D. Jones, and Nash, Lady Luke, Lady Stout, and Lady Allen.

WAIRARAPA, August 24. The marriage took place on Tuesday at the residence of the bride's mother, Greytown, of Daphne, daughter of the late Mr P. Anderson and Mrs F. Hawkins, and Stephen Waugh, of Wellington. The Rev. A. H. Norrie conducted the marriage ceremony. The engagement is announced of Phyllis Margaret, third daughter of Mr and Mrs J. S. Crichton, of Pine street, Masterton, tc Lawrence, son of Mr and Mrs Kibblewhite, of Cambridge terrace, Masterton. The engagement is announced of Phyllis, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Dixon, of Masterton, to Frederick, youngest son of Mr and Mrs W. Candy, of Masterton. A pretty wedding was solemnised in Featherston at St. John’s Church on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Gertrude Emma, eldest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr W. Wakely, of Kelvin grove, Featherston, and William Robert, eldest son of Mrs M'Lea and the late Mr Aitken, of Ashburton. The Rev. W. J Durrad officiated at the ceremony. On Saturday night -an enjoyable dance was given by Mrs W. G. Lamb at her home in Herbert street, Masterton, in honour of her" son’s eighteenth birthday A wedding of much interest was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Church, Martinborough. on Wednesday, when Miss M. Lewin, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Lewin - , of Martinborough, was married to Thomas John, youngest son of Mr A. J. and the late Mrs Harris, of Pukio, The Rev. F. E. Fleury officiated at the ceremony, and Mrs Nicholson was at the organ. Miss Ena Lewin and Miss R. Harris were bridesmaids, and Messrs W. Collie and F. Leach were best man and groomsman respectively. The honeymoon is being spent in Wanganui. The Featherston Golf Ball, held in the Anzac Hall, was a great success. All details were arranged by Miss Rita Card and Mr N. Shepherd, secretaries. The lounge decorations were carried out by Misses R. Card, E. Barry, and F. Walsh. Mrs C. J. Carlyon was chief chaperone and the hostesses of the evening were Miss R. Card, Mrs Archibald Clarke, and’ Mrs Allen Donald. Among those present were Mesdames N. Shepherd, E. Barry, G. Vincent, Wright. A. Card, Carlyon. Ritchie, Laing, J. M'Kerzie, H. Card, Adamson. Brandon, Connell, Allen Laurenson. Clark, Lawson, R. Matthews, D. C. Collins, I. Donald, W. H. Percy, and Wakely, Misses R. Card. N. Sutherland, Dudson, Donald, Jago, Martin, M'Leod, P Martin, D. Feast (Carterton), M. Martin. M. Percy, D. Percy, G. Vincent, M. Williams, J. Cundy, E. Card, Esma Card, D. Saunders. R. M'Kenzie, Isla M'Kenzie. T. Mundell, G. Barry, A. Tulloch, P. Jones, M. Donald, W. James, R. M'Clure, E. Donald, L. Payton, D. Cameron. M. Anderson, J. White, P. Tathain. M. Morrison, N. M'Kay, P. Stringfellow. A. M‘Kay, J. Musker, L. M'Kay, M. Beale, Doris Stringfellow, N. Tngley,. Coleman, Carroll. Williams, Kuane, M. Wakely, and C. Watts. Lady Alice Fergusson. who is the guest of Mrs W. Barton, Fareham, Featherston, gave an interesting address at the Mothers’ League meeting on Thursday. Mrs Guy. Williams, of “Te Parae,” Masterton. is visiting Napier. Mr and Mrs John Bird, of Masterton, are the guests of Mr and Mrs R. S. Pihner. “Waiteko.” Mrs Drummond, of Masterton, is visiting Pahiatua, and is the guest of Mrs Chatwin.

Mrs M’Lean, of Napier, is visiting her daughter. Mrs H. L. Griffiths, Regent street, Martinborough. Mr' and Mrs Speedy, of Tuturumuri, Lave returned from a holiday visit to Wellington. Miss L. Ross has returned to Martinborough after spending a three weeks’ holiday in Levin. She will proceed to Australia this month to take up her residence there. Mrs H. H. Reetham. Cole street. Masterton. who has been visiting Wanganui, has returned home. Miss Jean Keddell. Pahiatua, is visiting friends in Masterton. Mrs Maitland, Renall street, Masterton, is in Namer for the golf tournament. Miss M. Reid, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Mollie Hume at Pirinoa. FEILDING. August 24. Mrs Jenkinson, Sandon road, is visiting Wellington. Mrs J. S. Tingey went to Dannevirke to take part in the golf tournaments, and was the guest of Mrs Don Fraser. Mr and Mrs Fair have returned from Nelson. Mrs Noel Harding is visiting Wellington. Mrs Melville Andrews and Mrs Ringston and families have gone to their beach house at Foxton for the holidays. Miss A. Cornfoot is staying at Foxton. Mrs and Miss Miles-have returned from New Plymouth. Mr and Mrs Norman Crabbe, of Hawera, are the guests of Mrs David Bell. Mrs Varney, of Hamilton, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Kingston sen. Mrs Kingston sen. entertained a number of guests to afternoon tea in honour of her daughter, Mrs Varney. Those present were Mesdames Kingston, Jenkinson, Pratt, Carter. M'Gruer, Wrightson, Brewer, M'Corkindale. Sandford, Pirani, Webster. Carmine, Wild, and Tankersley. Misses Redwood, Pratt, Romans, and others.

PALMERSTON NORTH, August 24. Miss Kelso has returned from Wanganui. Miss Taplin, of Eltham, is the guest of Mrs J. T. Bosworth, Palmerston North. Mrs C. Marchbanks, of Napier, is the guest of Mrs W. L. Fitzherbert, Palmerston North. Mrs R. C. Reay, Palmerston North, is spending a holiday in the South Island. Mrs Lusk, Palmerston North, has left for a short visit to Auckland. Miss R._ Milliken. who has been spending a holiday in Timaru, has returned to Dannevirke

Miss Spellman, Palmerston North, is visiting Wanganui. Miss Mavis Esdule, of Ohura, is the. guest of Mrs A. Winsett, Palmerston. North. Mrs and Miss Olive Richardson, New Plymouth, are the guests of Mrs A. Just, Palmerston North. Miss Marie Dannesaerd, Rotorua, is the guest of Mrs Norman Sinclair, Palmerston North. Miss Mackenzie Forbes, Palmerston North, is at present in Hawera, where she is to adjudicate in the dancing section of the competitions. Miss Nina Moore is visiting Dannevirke, where she is taking part in the golf tournament. Miss L. Loughnan, of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother. Mrs C. A. Loughnan, Palmerston North. Mrs H. Collinson, Palmerston North, is visiting Dannevirke for the golf tournament.

WANGANUI, August 24. Mr and Mrs Hugh Telford, who have been on a trip to Sydney and a motor tour of the North Island, have returned to Ngaio, Gisborne. Mrs M'Donald and Miss Molly M'Donald, of Glasgow street, have returned from Wimbledon, where they were the guests of Mrs A. C. Ward. Mr and Mrs John Ball, of Wellington, are the guests of their daughter, Mrs Frank Dean, of Auckland. Mrs P. N. Baddely is the guest of Mrs C. Ross this week. Mrs Philip Hunter, of Invercargill, was a visitor to this city last week, and was the guest of her mother, Mrs Birch, of Westmere. Mrs Pat O’Neill has returned from a trip to Napier. Miss Christie, of Palmerston North, is the guest of Mrs Bruce Jones, of Wanganui. Miss Jean Dudding was in town last week to attend the Wanganui Girl’s College Old Girls’ Association ball. Miss Woollams, of Gonville, is spending a holiday with Mrs Webster Eglinton, of Dunedin. On Friday night the Wanganui Girls’ College Old Girls’ Association held their annual ball at the Druids’ Hall. The committee had spared no trouble to make the ball the success it proved to be, and were rewarded by a large attendance. The hall was most effectively decorated in the college colours. Blue and gold fringed streamers hung over the windows and from above were gold stars suspended from gold streamers; while the ceiling and walls were entirely covered with greenery and lavish displays of coloured lights. Eastern scenes at either end of the hall added to the decorations. Among the many present were: Mesdames O. Hales, fawn georgette; D. M'Farlane, black georgette and scarlet; W. Scannell, green panne velvet; Jackson, black and steel; Doig, mauve georgette; Seal, white taffeta; P. O'Neill, lavender-beaded georgette; Woollams, peach panne velvet; Cleland, black and gold georgette; E. Cole, rose taffeta; D. Mnrchie, black crepe de chine; R. Somerville, lemon georgette; V. R. Cooke, black panne; M. Spurdie, black georgette and silver touches; Young, black embroidered silk; Roland Young, French frock; H. Keesing, gold-beaded frock; • E. Runnerstrum, black-beaded frock; I. M'Donald, blue georgette; M. Hirst, midnight blue; 8. Rankin, flame georgette; R. Sutherland, rose-beige taffeta; and D. Woon, black embroidered georgette; Misses C. M. Cruickshauk (lady principal of college), black charmeause and floral shawl; M. A. Newcombe, black georgette; L. Swan, white; W. Hean, pink georgette; M. M'Carthy, pink georgette; H. Franklin, scarlet; D. Deem, jade georgette; M. Jackson, black taffeta; D. Holmes, ivory georgette; S. Richardson, black; R. Uttengers, of Hawera, black; Z. Sawyers, gold tissue; I. Wright, sea green and pink flounced frock; A. Wilson, palest pink georgette; C. Hine, apricot beaded; M. Soundy, white satin; M. Meuli, tomato silk velvet; M. Hungar, gold frilled ribbon frock; D. Maxwell, henna lace; J. Warden, slate blue taffeta; Wilson, pink lace and net; A. Fantham, rose georgette beaded in bronze and blue; M. Veitch, pink taffeta; L. O’Callaghan, gold crepe de chine; T. O’Callaghan, green; A. Train, green taffeta; P. Lumsden, maize georgette; A. Bell, blue georgette, C. Jackson, saxe blue georgette; C. Jackson, green and creme; Benge, pink; F. Pascoe, black; N. Holmes, blue georgette; J. Chaldicott, torquoise blue; M. Harden, black taffeta; E. M'Laren, cyclamen; Higginbottom, shot taffeta; M. Taylor, cyclamen georgette; E. Greenwood, petunia georgette; N. Wright, pale pink; G. Mann, pink georgette and. lace; K. Zeisler, green georgette; 0. Zeisler, pink taffeta; Mavis Taylor, silver lace over blue; E. Beadle, cyclamen georgette; E. Harman and B. Mann, green georgette and silver; -D. Doig, pink georgette; Jean Dunning, French picture frock of rose taffeta; M. Walkington, green taffeta and gold; W. Wooton, black; D. Aston, pink and silver shot taffeta; B. Price, green; D. Clegg, mauve georgette; Pat Wall, pink and silver • beaded frock; F. Ward, scarlet crepe de chine; Hammond, of Marton, pink satin; G. Heinold, lavender; M. Pennington, green georgette; M. Alexander, white georgette; M. Slipper, maize georgette; H. Scott, embroidered white georgette; E. Murray, cyclamen georgette and silver; M. Hall, green taffeta; C. M'Donald, pink crepe de chine; BassettSmith, blue velvet and silver; L. Bonner, of Mangaweka, twilight blue taffeta; D. Hammond, primrose georgette; Matthews, salmon pink beaded georgette; P. Bond, apricot silk; M. Hatherley, green.shaded fringe frock; C. Collins, rose pink chenille georgette; J. Chavannes, cream lace; E. Wood, E. Doyle, J. M'Leod, Rice, K. F. Jones, M. Dunean, Campbell, L. Powdrell, A. M'Gregor, C. Hean, M. Blyth, Paynter, Jackson, Veitch, G. Greenough, J. Heinold, L. Brown, Hammond, M. Kellick, Gilberd, Rutherford, Brodie, M. Saunders, M. Wilson, and many others; Messrs Symes, Higginbottom, Nicholls, Shelly (Levin), Carthy, Pawson, Fulton, Woon, M'Leod, Tully, Wood, M'Gregor, Shaw, Hine, Birch, Scott, Roddick, Bramwell, Deem, Wolverhame, Bell, Murie, Sutton, Udy, Pownall, P. Swan, Varley, Mullins, Roberts, F. Searle, Pleasants, Roddy, Dickson, Stewart, Runnerstrum, Barton, Hawken, Cole, Lance, Kellick, Knight, Lash, Fantham, Rankin, Taylor, Lewis, R. “Jackson, Foster, H. Keesing, Richardson, Dunphy, Franklin, Benjamin Hickford, Scannell, Hewitson, Meuli, El-

liott, Hockley, James, J. Roach, Blythe, Duncan, J. Coull, Sutherland, and England. HAWERA, August 23. Miss Esther Fisher the talented New Zealand pianist gave a delightful recital m St. Mary’s Hall last week. Among those present were Mrs Hawken, Misses Ruth and Dora Hawken. Mrs Young. Mrs Rawson, Miss Good, Miss Alison Good, Mrs Sutton, Mrs Ryan. Mrs Joll. Mrs Page, Miss Joan Page, Mrs Trotter. Mrs Glasson, Mrs Houston, Miss Jean Symes (Hastings), Miss Hobertson, Miss E. Buist, Miss Mackie. Miss Huggins. Miss M'Lean, and the Misses Reilly (2). Mrs Walter Syme and Miss Phyllis Syme have returned from Wellington. Mesdames Goldsmith, Walsh, Crawford, Cooper, M'Gregor, Gray, Pease, and Misses Cooper and M. Pease (Eltham) were among those present at the Opera House in Hawcra last week for J. C. Williamson’s play, “ A Cuckoo in the Nest.” , r POVERTY BAY, August 23. Mrs Grey Bartoq gave a most enjoya{?‘e, r . I( *ge tea 011 Thursday in honour ot Miss May Buswell (whose marriage to Mr A. C. Steele takes place shortly) and Mrs H. P. Moline and Miss Dorothy Moline (who leave for Melbourne next week). The hostess received in buff georgette embroidered with copper beads; Mrs Moline chose amethyst rep and wore a hat to tone; Miss Moline was wearing a tai >rcd tweed costume with a striped blue jumper and hat en suite; and Miss Buswell was attired in beige crepe de chine embroidered in brown and a beige telt hat. Those present included Mesdames G. Stock, B. C. Jeffrevs, A. S. Muir, R. Gambrill, and H. Barton, and Misses Macaulay, N. Pittar, M. Buswell, and D. Moline. Another bridge tea was tendered by Harold Bright to her sister-in-law, Mrs King Reed, who is on a visit from the coast. Violets, daphne, and camellias enhanced the reception rooms, and the tea table was artistically decorated with Z snowdrops and violets. The hostess wore a gown of midnight blue with red and gold trimmings. The guest of honour was attired in navy blue with hat to tone. Others present included Mesdames R. Barton, H. E. Dodd, H. MLernon, 11. Bennett, R. Dobson, and A. M. Puflett. A surprise party organised by Mrs DArcy Blackburn and Miss Rita Matthews visited the home of Mr and Mrs C. Blackburn to honour Miss Brenda Mountfort, who leaves Gisborne next week. Primulas, violets, and irises adorned the drawing room, and bridge, dancing, and music were indulged in with enthusiasm. Some of those present were Mesdames Blackburn (3), Mr and Mrs R. Muir, Misses C. Blackburn. B. Mountfort, R. Matthews, N, Pasley, M. Heasley, N. and L. Chrisp, E. Evans, and N. Pyke. Mrs T. A. Heath, Misses Eunice and Joan Heath, Dorothy Aniner, and Gwen Dalton, and Mr Allan Heath, all of Napier, are visiting Gisborne. Mrs Bruce Muir and her three small sons are on holiday - in Cambridge, and are the guests of Mrs Ferguson. Mrs J. R. Murphy - has left to take up residence at Wairoa. Mrs L. T. Burnard gave an informal bridge tea to a few friends at her home in Russell street. Iceland poppies, japonica, and other seasonal blooms adorned the rooms and tea table. The hostess wore floral crepe de chine with a black background. The players were Mesdames L. Balfour, H. G. Rice, N. and C. Bull. J. T. Bush, King Reed, and Misses M. Bull and Runciman. Mrs Gerald Kemp is visiting Hawke's Bay. Mr and Mrs H. Telford have returned from Sydney. ’ HAWKE’S BAY, August 24. A popular wedding was celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Napier, when Miss Dorothy - May Hart Kenny, of Napier, daughter of Mr J. P. and the late Mrs Kenny, of Napier, was married to Mr Christopher Patrick Joseph M'Nally, of New Plymouth. . The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming frock of cream chenille georgette, with a beautiful veil, which had been embroidered by the nuns of the convent. Miss Kathleen Dineen was bridesmaid, and looked dainty in a cyclamen georgette frock, with gold lace. Mr Arthur M'Phillips, of New Plymouth, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Mr Kenny - , and later the happy couple left by car on their wedding tour for the south. A. J. C. Williamson’s Company played to crowded houses in Napier during the week, “Rookery Nook” being particularly humorous and amusing. Those present included: Mr and Mrs N. Kettle, Mr and Mrs Dinwiddie, Dr and Mrs Gilray, Mr and Mrs H. Humphries, Dr and Mrs Leahy, Dr and Mrs Waterworth, Mr and Mrs Hanlon, Dr and Mrs Sutton, Mr and Mrs Edwards, Mrs Bedford, Mrs Strachan, Mr and Mrs Hetley. Mr and Mrs J. Hindmarsh, Mrs Fenwick, Mrs and Miss Sanderson, Mr and Mrs Friend, Mr and Mrs C. Brown. Mr and Mrs Ford North, Miss B. Moffat, Mr and Mrs Gardiner, Mr and Mrs Fussell, and Miss Hicks. Mrs. apd Miss Sanderson, “ Glenross,” were in Napier during the week. Miss Morris, of Hastings, is on a visit to Putaruru. Mrs Kemp, of Gisborne, is on a visit to Hastings. The Rev. J. Pigott, accompanied by Mrs Pigott of Waipawa, is on a visit to Waipiro Bay. Miss Joan Evans, of Napier, is on a visit to Wellington. .Mr and Mrs F. Armstrong of Dannevirke, were visitors to Christchurch. Mrs A. Lean, of Hastings, is visiting Auckland. Mrs Stewart, of Napier, is on a visit to Tauno and Rotorua. Mrs Adair Blythe, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs E. Lyons, of Maraekakaho, Hawke’s Bay. Miss M'Kay, of Waipukurau, was in Napier during the week. Miss Elsie Williams, of Friinley, is on a visit to Wellington. Miss Gaisford, of Marton, paid a visit to Napier. Mrs W. Maitland, of Masterton, was the guest of her mother, Mrs R. Brathwaite, of Hastings during the golf tournament. Mrs A. W. Parsons, of Waipukurau, ar4 on a visit to Sydney.

Mrs J. Reid and Miss Reid, of Napier, spent a holiday in Rotorua. Mrs Foreman, of Miramar, spent a brief visit in Napier. Mrs Collinson, of Palmerston North, was in Napier for the golf tournament. Miss Ruth Pharazyn, of Hastings, has left on a visit to England. Miss M. Hindmarsh, of Dannevirke; spent a short holiday in Napier. Mrs N. J. M'Kay, of Waipawa, is at present in Wellington. Mrs Margoliouth, of Gisborne, is on a visit to relatives at Hastings. Mr and Mrs P. L. Wright, of Apley, are on a visit to Taranaki. Mr and Mrs J. Wedde, of Hastings, are on holiday at Taupo. Alys Tanilin, of Te Arolia, is visiting at Tangoio. Airs Guy Williams, of Alasterton, was in Napier for the golf tournament. Airs J. MacGowan, of Waipawa is on a visit to Wellington. Airs R. Stewart, Lincoln road, Napier, has left with her children for their home in the country for the school holidays. Airs Mayne, of Napier, is on a visit to Wellington. WAIKATO, August 23. The Literary Circle gave an open evening at the Lyceum Club on Thursday night which was most enjoyable. Airs W. J. Stevens gave a reading on “ German Women and Their Outlook,” and Airs A. M. Risley, “Japanese Women and Their Outlook.’ ’ Others who took part in the plays were Alesdames Kaber Harrison, N- C. Ratcliffe, O. Smith, D. Seymour. T. Rogers, E. Walders, S. Ziman, and W. Fraser, and Afiss N. Valder. Others present were Alesdames Finlayson, A. Beale, H. Valder, H. Hammond. W. D. Ross, P. R. Stewart, J. Elliott, E. P. L Cowles, S. Bennett, A. W. Green, ’ F. Burley, F. Bullock, Vere Chitty, Al. G. Gudex, F. Graham, A. Tuck. Wright, H. Toombs, G. Valder, D. Andrews, J. N. Walsh, P. Stewart, Leo, and Swales, Misses Keddie, E. Wilson, Al. Stevens, W. Plummer, Walnutt, P. Bullock, T. Andrews, Eggleston, Wyatt, F. Jolly, B. Humber, and E. Bullock. Airs S. Levin gave a farewell party at Cambridge on Tuesday for Mrs Hyman Lewis, who is leaving to reside in Tauranga. Those present were Alesdames E. R. Lee, H. Ferguson, B. Couper, Sewter, Mandeno, T. Taylor. A. Gane, F. Swayne, Halliday, Nelson, Nolan. Dawson, Rowland, Grummitt, Gibbons, Al. Wells, Dallimore, Batchelor, Wilson, Allen, G. G. Taylor. Horne, J. Cox, Porritt, Ziman, Latimer, Lundon, Cowling, and N. Sutherland, Alisses Short, Nolan, Hart, Attfield, Swayne, Armstrong. Taylor, Souter, J. Couper, Ferguson, Gywnneth, Cox, Sheet, and J. Attfield. A delightful bridge afternoon was held at Afrs H. H. Sterling’s home, Claudelands, on Thursday. The highest score was made by Afiss Bremner. Airs Russell winning the consolation. Those present were: Alesdames G. P. Rogers. H. Alontagu, J. Al'Kinnon, H. C. Ross, P. G. Russell, G. Valder. T. A. Burtenshaw, E. Bouillion, Tyne, R. P. Hazard, Colin Taylor, Johnson, Thompson, and Guy Taylor, Alisses B. Alanning, V. Bremner, Scherer, Eggleston, and E. Scherer. A bridge afternoon was enjoyed by a number of Airs B. A. Aleek’s friends at her home on Thursday. The rooms were gay with lovely daffodils and Iceland poppies. Airs Aleek wore a smart black ring velvet frock. The guests were Alesdames E. R. Gresham, A. Furze, P. E. Stevens, T. F. Jolly, C. Rees, P. Stewart, T. Y. Lusk, E. J. Mears, C. Sutcliffe, J. A. Kilner. E. H. O’Meara, L. Sheppard, E. F. Peacocke, H. Hobbins, and H. Haseler, Alisses Stevens and C. Wallnutt. The Old Boys’ Football Club held its annual dance on Thursday in Alexandra Hall, which was specially decorated for the occasion. The hostesses were Airs G. Buckland, and Airs T. B. Booth. Others present were Alesdames L. Brown, N. Johnson, A. N. Sims. E. T. Rogers, ATCaw. W. C. Tanner, Eben. Wilson, and H. Varney, Alisses D. Plummer, Alanning, M. Johns, S. Wright, Al. Barker, Smith, T. Alonckton. N. Capper, B. Roach. J. Alorrison, Al. Grimwade, R. Burley, G. Denz, M. Zellman. I. Pratt, M. Mercer, N. Alonckton, A. Neilson. N. Edwards, D. Speight, D. Brett. V. Cann, R. Capper, D. Duxfield, J. Masters, F. Lightbourne, E. Guy. R. Vickery, Al. Fletcher, P. Anchor, N. Hunter, F. Hall, M. Greville, A. Howe, C. Vautier, M. Howden. Al. Tombs. G. Wilkes. S. Capper. A. Smith, T. Wilson, T. Brown, and Stewart. • i AUCKLAND, August 23. . \ A hostess of the past week has been | \ Mrs Bertram Noakes, who has given a large bridge party at her home in Epsom. Violets and daffodils were used to decorate the tea table, the same flowers being seen to profusion in the reception rooms. Mrs Noakes wore a frock of black crepe de chine with accordeon-pleated panels and cream georgette collar and cuffs. Miss Nancy Noakes was in navy georgette, the skirt of which was finished with a wide floral hem. Some of those present were Lady Sinclair Lockhart. Alesdames W. R. Wilson, Roy Wilson. Masefield, E. A. Dargaville, Hay, Firth, Bankart, Brittain, J. B. Henry, Lloyd, Stewart, Rogers, Porter, C. A. Brown, Edward Anderson, J. B. Macfarlane, Upfill, Chisholm, Larner, Kingston, Martin, and Handyside, and Misses Lusk (2_), and WyldeBrowne. Alias Betty Sinclair-Lockhart has gone to Blenheim to be present at the marriage of Aliss Ursula Grace to Dr ATCallum, of Afelbourne University. Dr Mary Champtaloup. of the Health Department, is back again in Auckland, having been transferred here from Dunedin. Mr and Airs Stuart Holmes, of Dunedin, have returned from a visit to Fiji, and are staying at Braeburn, in Symonds street, preparatory to returning home. Aliss Blair, daughter of Mr Justice Blair and Afrs Blair, is leaving next week by the Port Huon for England. She will later continue her art studies in Paris. Miss Leslie Elliott, of Hawke’s Bay; is staying with relatives in Auckland. In spite of heavy rain, a large number of guests was present at the dance held at King’s College on Wednesday evening of last week. Dancing took place in the large dining room, where clusters of balloons had been arranged to hang suspended from the ceiling, while crimson streamers helped to make the scene still more effective. For those who did not we to dance there was plenty of bridge

to be had in Mrs Archdall’s quarters. Supper was served in the gymnasium, the long tables being arranged with bowls and vases of white and yellow jonquils and anemones. The guests were received by Canon and Airs Archdall in the ballroom, the latter wearing a frock of green chenille georgette with handsome green embroidered shawl. There were over one hundred couples present. Miss Jean Macindoe and the Amateur Syncopaters played the music for the dance.

An enjoyable entertainment arranged by Miss Kent was held in the Victoria League rooms last Tuesday evening. Instrumental items, songs, and recitations comprised the programme for the earlier part of the evening. A clever sketch was “ Gaspers,” in which the parts were taken by M;ss Alaida Hooker, Air Steedman, and Air Sawyer. Supper was handed round later on in the.evening. Aliss Thyra Baldwin, who has been staying with her aunt, Airs S. Al. Rhodes, in Auckland, has returned to her home in Wellington.