TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3888, 18 September 1928, Page 61

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, September 17. Mr and Mrs T. J. Conn left o*n Thursday on a visit to Sydney.

The, Misses D. and A. Rackley are on a holiday visit to Wellington.

Miss Nancie Hainer has returned from Christchurch, where she was the guest of Mrs Rudolph Hyams.

Miss Gladys Campbell has returned to Timaru after spending a holiday with Miss D. Russell, of “ Maymyo,” Mosgiel.

Dr and Mrs P. R. Woodhouse, of Bluecliffs. Timaru, are on a holiday visit to this city.

Mrs- H. Plummer has returned to Dunedin from a visit paid to Mrs A. *W. Ward, of Claudelands, Wellington.

Mr and Mrs W. K. MTntosh, of Poolburn. arrived in Dunedin on Thursday by the Manuka from Melbourne.

The Rev. A. Don and Mrs Don were passengers by the Manuka, bound for Australia.

Mrs E. Trerise, of Clifton, Sumner, is the guest of Mrs H. Weir, Tennyson street.

Miss Nancy Holmes is at present completing her nursing training in the Public Hospital, Timaru.

Mr and Mrs Stuart Holmes have returned to Dunedin from a visit to Honolulu and Auckland.

Miss Eva Walls, who has been the guest of Mrs C. H. Cotton. St. Albans, Christchurch, has returned home.

The engagement is announced of Margaret Reid, fourth daughter of Mrs V. R. Boult, of Dunedin, to Charles Grahame, of Clinton.

Miss Betty Russell left Dunedin on Thursday by car for Ashburton, where she intends to spend a short holiday as the guest of Mrs Hugh Hunter.

Miss C. E. Glendinning arrived home by the Manuka from an extended visit to Melbourne. On her way south she attended the opening of the Kindergarten Conference in Wellington.

Miss Oliver Kay left on Wednesday morning to take part in the New Zealand ladies’ golf championship, to be held in Auckland. During her stay there she will be the guest of Dr and Mrs Horton.

Miss Margaret Nyhon, of Broad Bay. a pupil of St._ Dominic’s College, Dunedin, is the winner of the gold medal awarded this year for senior harmony by the Trinity College of Music, London.

The engagement is announced of Edna Hey, younger daughter of Mrs T. L. Campbell, of St. Clair, to David Mackie, youngest son of Mrs G. D. Abercrombie, .of Anderson’s Bay.

Miss Alice Bentham arrived in Auckland by the Sussex, direct from India, where she has been doing Karitane nursing for the past three years. She is expected to reach Dunedin early this week.

The engagement is. announced of Lynda Ann. younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Scales, of St. Andrew’s terrace, Christchurch, to Frank Joseph Cook, of Timaru. only son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cook, of Antigua street, Christchurch.

Miss N. E. Dutton, who returned to the Dominion by the Aorangi from attending the Pan-Pacific Conference, which has just been concluded at Honolulu, remained in Wellington in order to attend the Kindergarten Conference which was being held in that city.

An engagement of New Zealand interest is that between John M'Lean Buckley (elder son of the late Mr St. John M’Lean Buckley, of Redcastle, Oamaru, and S4»s Buckley, Clovers, Hurtmore, .Godaiming) and Oonah Pamela, daughter of the late Major-General George Thesiger, C. 8., C.M.G., A.D.C., and Mrs Thesiger, of 13 St. Leonard’s ternaee, Clhelsea. The wedding is to take place in October. -

The marriage took place on Tuesday at St. John’s Church, Roslyn, of Ngaire, only daughter of Mr and Mrs N. Malcolm, of Butler street, Maori Hill, and F. W. G. Miller, eldest son of Mr*and Mrs W. W.M'Nair Miller, of Masterton. The Rev. Archdeacon W; A. Fitchett was the officiating minister, Miss Marion Miller was the bridesmaid; and Mr J. R. Grimaldi was best man.

On Wednesday evening, at the Otago Women’s Club, Mr Buddy gave a talk to the members on his tours in north-west

Otago and to Mount Aspiring. Beautiful views, taken by various members of this party, were shown by Mr M’Donald, and -were very much appreciated. Mrs Eastgate was in the chair, and introduced the lecturer. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was proposed by Miss Louise Roberts, who has done some tramping in the same district, and could appreciate the wonders and also the difficulties met with in those mountain regions.

On Tuesday afternoon Mr Perrett gave a very enjoyable lecture on “ Spring Blooms and Dahlias” to the members of the Gardening Circle of the Otago Women’s Club. Mr Perrett brought with him a number of specimens of the different flowers that are in bloom at the present time, and explained the method to obtain the best results for each. At the conclusion a very hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by Mrs J. Alexander. Some’choice blooms of freesia and polyanthus were exhibited by Mrs J. M'Gowan during the afternoon.

The sixth meeting of the Kaikorai branch of the Otago Home Economics was held at the home of Mrs Hindmarsh, Fairfax street, Roslyn, where a large number of members and friends were welcomed by the presidents Mrs L. Sims. After a lively debate on the “ Modern Housekeeper v. the Housekeeper of Bygone Days,” which the moderns won, Mrs F. C. Cooper read extracts from Ella Wheeler Wilcox's “ New Thought,” and also a report on a visit to the Anglican Boys’ Home at Anderson’s Bay, submitted by the vicepresidents, Mesdames Hindmarsh and Simpson. After a dainty supper the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the hostess for the use of her home.

At the Tudor Hall on Wednesday evening was held a dance under the auspices of St. Paul’s Young Men’s Club. The hall looked beautiful with its handsome furnishings, its lights, and its decorations of spring flowers, and made a perfect setting for the company present. These included Mesdames Bond, Evans. Goodley, and Lockhart; Misses Evans, King (2), Lavender, Austen, Oram (2), Holmes, Statham, Salmond, Osborn, Baird, Matheson, Green, Macauley, Garrett, and Homan, and Messrs G. Dunne, J. Smith. R. Johnson. Stuart Faulkner, J. Green. W. Harbutt, E. Keely, C. Maaka, N. Murdock, N. Thompson, Macpherson. Bond, Watson, Tyrrell, Priest,* Cachmaille. Goodley, and Erridge.

A schoolgirl camp was—held last week in the Convention Buildings at Pounawea by the Otago Schools Committee of the New Zealand Student Christian Movement. There were 24 campers—girls from Otago Girls’ High School, Archerfield, Gore High School, and Southland Girls’ High School. The weather was excellent The daytime was spent in Bible study, camp duties, boating, and picnicking, and the evenings in singing, reading, and sewing. The camp mother was Mrs A. Stewart, of Outram, and the chief officer Miss C. S. Bell, M.A., of Columba College The other officers were Miss Dalrymple, 8.A., of Otago Girls’ High School; Miss Moody, M.A., of Archerfield; and Miss D. Hayward and Miss M Moody, of Otago University. The cooking and housekeeping -were admirably carried out by Miss M. Gunn, Miss E. Liddell, and Miss E. Maconsh. of the School of Home Science, Otago University.

Knox Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding last Wednesday, when Elizabeth Margaret, second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Colquhoun, of Outram, was married to Joseph, third son of Mrs and the _Jate Mr Joseph M'Neiß, of Moniona. The Rev. Mr Keene tied the nuptial knot, and Mr Paget Gale presided at the organ. The bride, -who was escorted by her father and subsequently given away by him, looked charming in a lovely gown of ivory white crepe de chine relieved with silver lace, with which she wore hose and slippers to match, and carried a bouquet of lilies., Her bridal veil of Brussels lace was” held in place by a spray of orange blossoms. The bridesmaid, Miss Bella Colquhoun, was attired in a dainty lavender crepe de chine frock trimmed with silver lace and a hat to tone. Miss Ruby Colquhoun, dressed in pink crepe de chine, and Master Willie Colquhoun in a cream suit, were flower girl and page boy respectively. Mr George M'Donald, of Dipton. carried out the duties of best man. After the cerejnony an adjournment was made to the Strand Salon, the guests, who numbered 80. being received by the mothers of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs Colquhoun was becomingly attired in navy crepe de chine trimmed with cherry, and Mrs M’Neill w'ore a handsome gown of black crepe de chine under a rep coat. During the breakfast the usual toasts were honoured, and a number of congratulatory telegrams read. Songs were contributed by Mrs M'Bryde and Mr Snell, while Mr M'Bryde presided at the piano. When Mr and Mrs M’Neill left on their wedding trip Mrs M'Neill was attired' in a green travelling frock relieved with fawn, with hat to tone, and a handsome fur, the gift of the bridegroom.

OAMARU, September 15. Miss Darling and Miss Davis, who motored to Christchurch to see the Southern Cross landing, returned on Wednesday. Mrs Irvine, Hull street, has gone to the Hermitage, Mount Cook. Mrs John Fraser has gone to the North Island. Mrs Harold Preston has also gone to Mount Cook. WAIMATE, September 15. Miss A. Undrill, who has been staying with friends in Waimate, has returned home.

Mrs C. J. Goldstone. of Christchurch, has been visiting Waimate. Mr and Mrs R. F. Algie have returned from Dunedin.

Mrs Butt, of Blenheim, is visiting her mother, Mrs R. White,- sen, Manse street. Miss G, Manchester, accompanied by Miss E. Patrick, of Dunedin, returned home last Monday. The Leap Year foursomes, played between the Waimate Ladies’ and Men’s Golf Clubs, was won by Miss K. Akhurst rind Mr T. A. Wilson.

TIMARU, September 14. Mr and Mrs W. T. Ritchie, Te Tawa, will return to-morrow from a holiday at Moeraki. Mrs Westmacott, Nile street, is back from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs Harry Hay has returned to Cadogan after several weeks at Godley Peaks with Mrs Bruce Murray. Mrs Grieve, of Wanganui, is the guest of Mrs W. H. Walton, Russell square. Miss Margaret Anderson, of Christchurch, is staying with Mrs J. P. Newman, Clovelly, Nelson terrace. ’Mrs George Cossins and Miss Nan Cossins, Wai-iti road, returned to-day from a visit to Moeraki.

Mrs Ben Howell, of Cave, went back to Christchurch on Wednesday with her guest, Mrs George “Rhodes, Beverley. The engagement is announced of Lynda Ann, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Scales, of St. Andrews terrace, Christchurch, to Frank Joseph Cook, of Timaru, only son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cook, of Antigua street, Christchurch. Mrs N. K. Cox, Wai-iti road, will motor through to Christchurch on Wednesday. Miss Barbara Pinckney, of Hastings, is expected from Christchurch to-morrow, on a visit to the Misses Cox, Nile street. Mrs T. Kane, Markham Flats, left today on several weeks’ visit to Wellington. Miss Peggy Clowes, of Christchurch, is the guest of the Misses Woollcombe. Trafalgar street. Mrs Denys Hoare and Miss Kathleen -Hoare, who were in Timaru, returned to Christchurch to-day. Z. Miss Beatrice Webster, who is spending the vacation with Mrs George Webster, Nelson terrace, will return to Wellington to-morrow. Miss Joan Robertson left to-day for Auckland after a visit to Mrs Herbert Elworthy. Craigmore.

Mr and Mrs George of Timaru and Christchurch, intend to leave England for New Zealand on the Corinthic in November. On Saturday night, at their home ir. Sefton street, Dr and Mrs G. H. Ussher entertained their friends at an enjoyable dance. Those invited’included Dr and Mrs W. Fea, Dr and Mrs C. A. Paterson Mr and Mrs F. I. Washbourn, Mrs G. Webster, Dr and Mrs C. S. Fraser, Mr arid Mrs Orr-Walker, Dr and Mrs Benham,' Dr and Mrs G. Kingston, Mr and Mrs W. H. Walton, Mr and Mrs W. D Campbell, Dr and Mrs R. King, Dr and Mrs L. S. Talbot, Mr and Mrs E.-Ziesler, Mr and Mrs R. T. Turnbull, Mr and Mrs H. Wright (Mayfield), Dr and aits Mackenzie, Miss Molly Washbourn, Miss Helen Paterson, and Messrs Harry Washbourn and Edward Kerr. The rooms were decorated with prunus and greenery, and the supper table decorations, most artistically arranged, -were daffodils and primroses in a high silver epergnej. Sinee its inauguration the South Canterbury Women’s Club has done much to tester a love of art amongst the people of Timaru, and with this idea in view a most interesting exhibition of picture* from the studios of Roval Academy artiste is being held during this week in the club rooms. The exhibition is under the direction of Mr E. Murray Fuller, who has succeeded in persuading famous painters to send their treasures. Two artists, Arnesby Brown and Lee Hankey, whose works appear in New Zealand for the first time, allowed their pictures to be sent out only because, being representative footballers', they -were interested in the country of the All Blacks. .Among the pictures are some by New Zealand artists, Eleanor Hughes and -Sydney Thompson.

both one-time students of our art schools. No group of pictures comparable to this has been seen in New Zealand since the Baillie collection.

ASHBURTON, September 15. Mrs John Montgomery and her children, 'of Christchurch, who have been spending a holiday in Ashburton, have returned home. Mrs J. F. MTxenzie and Miss Isabel M’Kenzie have returned to Ashburton after spending several months in Christchurch. Mrs Hunt, of the North Island, who has been paying a visit to her sister, Mrs W. Lane, of Havelock street west, has gone on to Mount Cook. Miss Bonifant, who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs H. Bonifant, of Avoca, has returned to Christchurch. Mrs E. B. Newton and family have returned from the mouth of the Rangitata River. Numbers of Ashburton people motored or went by special train to Christchurch to see "the Southern Cross arrive. Beautiful weather favoured the fliers, who arrived earlier than expected, and consequently the special train from Timaru with Ashburton passengers arrived too late to allow them to see the landings At the invitation of Mrs J. H. Grigg, of Longbeach, the members of the Gardening Circle of the Cavendish Club, with a number of friends, visited the well-known estate on Wednesday afternoon. The party was shown round the gardens by the hostess, and later entertained at afternoon tea.

. The engagement is announced of Irene, sixth daughter of Mr and Mrs H. M. Hampton, of Ballytrue Farm, Hinds, to William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs T. Middlemass, of Kaitangata. Mr and Mrs J. Anderson, of Methven, are staying in Timaru. Daffodil Day, the annual appeal day of the local Plunket Society, was held to_day, and good sales are reported. Although a strong wind came up, a successful day was held. CHRISTCHURCH, September 14. Christchurch was astir early on Tuesday morning, which was a beautiful day, and huge crowds assembled at the Wigram Aerodrome to welcome the daring avi + ors who have at last conquered the Tasman Se.. The glorious day, coupled with the knowledge that the flight was such a magnificent success, put everyone ir the best of humour, and on all sides opinions as to the greatness of the achievement were expressed. A great murmur arose when, at 9.16 a.m., the Southern Cross, looking a giant between two Bristol fighters, loomed into view from the direction of Fendalton. The sight was the most impressive seen here for many a day. The crowd burst into a great cheer, and handkerchiefs were waved, and in response a handkerchief was waved from the ’plane. There is great activity in golf circles, especially amongst the women, who are all trying make as many scores as possible before the summer. In the final of the Championship Nat h at Harewood Mrs Godby had a fairly easy win from the youthful finalist, Miss Betty Kiver, who was runner-up last year also. Both players did well through the field; but Mrs Godby was more accurate around and on the reens. The engagement is announced of Betty Dorothea, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Cotterill, of Cashmere Hills, and Thomas F. H. Marriott, son of Mr and ’Mrs Marriott, of Sandal Grange, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. The engagement is announced of Irene, only daughter of Mrs F. J. Nelson, of Owen street, Christchurch, and Thomas Ellis, elden son of Dr T. H. and Mrs Valintine, of Wellington. Miss Cowlishaw, Knowles street, has returned from a short visit to Waimate. Mr and Mrs J. S. Watherston and Miss Nancy Gibson, who have been for a trip to Honolulu, have returned to Christchurch. Miss May Tabart left Christchurch last week for a trip to England. Mr and Mrs Russell Laidlaw are visiting Christchurch, and are the guests of Dr and Mrs F. G. Gibson. Mrs Reid, of Oamaru, who has been visiting Mrs T. F. Gibson. Fendalton, is now the guest o(.M rs Charles Reid, Merivale lane. Mrs Bush is visiting Miss Olive MTllraith, Merivale lape. Mrs Westmacott, of Timaru, who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned to her home. The popular cabaret at Dixieland was crowded on ■ Saturday evening. Amongst some of those present were Mr and Mrs Russell Laidlaw, Mr and Mrs R. Cracroft Wilson, Mr and Mrs W. Reeves, Mr and Mrs Leo Cooke, Mi’ and Mrs F. Thomson, Mr and Mrs H. Clarke, Mr and Mrs Miles, Misses N. Madden. Nancy Gard’ner, Anthea Loughnan, J. Pearson, L. Kimbell, Kathleen Gibson. Maude Nicholls, Norah Hoare. Nan Reid, Valerie Tennent, Joan Parker, and M. Stevenson,

Messrs Shura Cherkassky, Styche. Ivan Wood, Harman, B. Savill. Wvnn Cowlishaw, H. Farr, C. Allen, R. Hall. C. T. Habberfield, R. Gibson, Gard’ ner, Fergus, M Lagan, J. W. Napier, Scale, Leversedge, S. Raeburn, Nicholson, Spencelv, W. R. Teape, and S. R. Self. BLENHEIM,, September 12. A very pretty wedding was celebrated the other evening at the Church of the Nativity, Blenheim, when Nancy Eileen, youngest daughter of Mr R. Latter, late of Barry’s Bay, Canterbury, was married to William M Farlane, second son of Mrs A. Robertson, of Blenheim, by the Rev. Archdeacon York. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr A. Latter, wore a charming gown of white georgette made with a tight-fitting bodice, the skirt being composed of tiny lace frills, and a Court train of brocaded satin lined with pale pink georgette. Her veil, of white tulle, fell from a wreath of orange blossoms, and she carried a prettj' bouquet of white flowers and maidenhair fern. She was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Mary Latter (niece of the bride) and Miss Mavis Robertson (sister of the bridegroom) , who wore pretty frocks of red net with rows and rows of bands of red taffeta, silver bands round their heads, and silver shoes, and carried bouquets oi red camellias and cream primroses. The two train bearers were little Miss Patric M’Callum (niece of the bridegroom), in a frock of cream crepe de chine with tiny frills, and Master lan Latter (nephew of the bride), 'who wore a white satin suit with silver buttons. Mb A. M Callum carried out the duties of best man, and Mr J. Corry that of groomsman. A reception was afterwards held at the Masonic Hall. This was given by Mr and Mrs A. Latter, who received the wedding party upon arrival from the church. A sumptuous meal was arranged upon long tables, which were daintily arranged with red japonica and cream primroses. Mrs Latter wore a silver tissue frock and a black hat, and held a bouquet of red camellias. Mrs A. Robertson, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in fuchsiacoloured chenille with georgette trimmings, and a black hat, and held a bouquet composed of mauve and white flowers. Mrs Masefield (Akaroa). sister of the bride, wore cherry-coloured crepe de chine, and a black hat; Mrs E. C. Latter, black georgette; Mrs K. Robertson, black ring velvet, and a black hat; Mrs J. M'Callum, blue georgette with l'ace, and a silver lace hat; Mrs D. Checkley, yellow georgette, and a navy blue hat; and Miss Doris Thacker (Christchurch), powder blue georgette, and a black hat, Others present were Mr and Mrs A. M'Callum, Mr and Mrs H. M‘Callum, Mrs .and Miss’Stewart (Wellington), Mrs and Miss Grace. Dr arid Mrs Boag, Mr and Mrs W.idworth. Mr • and Mrs Andrew, Mr and Mrs Murchison, Mr and Mrs Stocker, Mr and Mrs J. Corry, Mr and Mrs Dix, Mr and Mrs Fell, Miss H. M'Callum, Mr and Mrs Pigou, Mr and Mrs Redwood, etc. On Monday evening a most enjoyable farewell dance was given in honour of Mr and Mrs M. Grace and their three daughters, who are shortly leaving Blenheim to take up their residence in the North Island. This took the form of a dance, whir’ was held in the Masonic Hall Rooms, the lounge of which was comfortably arranged as a card room for non-dancers. Upon arrival Mrs Grace was presented by her lady friends with a pretty bouquet composed o e cream primroses and gold leaves and streamers. The ballroom was decorated with coloured streamers, and an orchestra rendered delin' Jul music throughout. Supper was arranged in the supper room adjoining, the tables being tastefully arranged with mauve anemones, hyacinths, and yellow primroses. Some of those there were Mesdames Grace, wearing green georgette; Rudd, rust-coloured lace; and Hursthouse, black lace; Misses Neville, black lace; Bell, black silk; Mesdames Latter, black georgette; Johnston, blue taffeta; Grigg, beige-coloured georgette; Lester, embossed blue georgette; Miss M. Neville, orange chenille velvet; Mesdames Nathan, black with embroidered roses: Mogridge, black lace; Evatt, black satin; Murchison, silver tissue; /Oswald, black georgette; Misses Oswald (England), black georgette; Jean Grace, coral frilled net; Jose Grace, heliotrope georgette; D. Rudd, black georgette; N. Taylor, pink georgette- Betty Rudd, pink - georg a; 1.1. Brammell, blue taffeta- M. Churchward, heliotrope crepe de chine: and Hursthouse, eNvc” and mauve tissue. Mrs J.' M'Kenzie. of W llington, is visiting her sister, Mrs E. J. Harvey. Mrs P. Reid, of Wellington, is The guest of Mrs P. Wiffen, at Fairhall. Mrs G. Rudd is spending a few days in Wellington. Dr and Mi's R. Noble-Adams, accompanied by Mr and Mrs H. E. Burden and Mrs C. Levien, Of Nelson, have returned from a visit to Christchurch.

WELLINGTON, September 14. The English-Speaking Union of Wellington was-again verj r successfill in entertaining a “ young ” party, when on Tuesday the members gave a luncheon in honour of the visiting team of debaters from Sydney University, Messrs H. G Godsail, H. C. Nelson, and W. S. Sheldon. These gentlemen are on a like mission to the American team who recently visited Slew Zealand from the Bates College in Philadelphia, and the cheerful party held this week was reminiscent of that given to the Americans. The union had invited representatives of the Victoria University College, the Professorial Board, and the -Federation of University Women to be present, so the gathering was a large and representative one. The tables were artistically decorated with yellow narcissi and jonquils, with brown birch foliage, and a very excellent lunch was served. The visitors had been taken for a motor drive round'- Wellington’s fine harbour, and each remarked on the wisdom of the Wellington people in having kept their •waterfront free for such a beautiful drive, wishing that the same had been done in Sydney to enable justice to be done to their own harbour, which cannot be seen to the same advantage. Mr Leigh Hunt, the chairman of the E.S.U., welcomed the guests in a cordial speech, and asked them- to be ambassadors again in carrying cordial messages to the E.S.U. of America, and other parts that they will visit. He spoke of the good qualities of New Zealand and Australia, this taking eomuch time that there was none left 'for

criticism, and wished the debaters the best of good luck. Professor Kirk alluded to the __ fortunate fact that the visitors were in Wellington on the day when their “ Argonauts of the Air ” had arrived with such distinction, and wished that the Australian debaters might come back triumphant with the “ Golden Fleece ” of debate. The visitors each replied, showing good quality and talent in speech, and expressing thein pleasure at the cordiality of their reception. The singing of the National Anthem, and personal introductions concluded a very pleasant function. Mrs D. 0. Peacock was’“ at home” at her beautiful home at Kelburn, “Dalgarven,” when she entertained a great party of Wellington kindergarteners, who were invited to meet the visiting delegates to the Kindergarten Conference, which going present in- Wellington,

and which was opened by her Excellency, Lady Alice Fergussou. The hall and drawing room had blazing fires, which were greatly appreciated on a cold night, and the decorations were very tasteful, consisting of bowls of japonica, which leds itself so well to beautiful grouping, also very fine bulb flowers in shades of yellow. There was some good music, Mrs Peacock,singing, accompanied by Miss Valerie Corliss, and piano solos were given by Misses Eileen Bennett and Giesen, pupils of Miss Corliss. Mrs Peacock was in geranium crepe de chine with butlines of diamante,*" her two daughters were in dainty frocks of cream taffeta, and their guest, Miss Nancy Barr, of Dunedin, wore a smart gown of rucked black georgette. Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs G. A. Troup), Miss Wilson, principal o. the Wellington kindergartens, Mr and Mrs Strong, Mr and Miss Burnett, Mrs Milsom (Auckland), Miss A. C. Freeman, Miss Cable, Mrs Corliss, Mrs Henry Hall, Mrs S. Eichelbaum, Dr Ada Paterson, Mrs and Miss Adams, Miss Hall, Miss Helyer, a number of girl students, and delegates from other parts of New Zealand.

A sociable Parliamentary party was that given by Sir Walter and Lady Carncross at the rooms in the Parliamentary Buildings on Wednesday evening. The guests were members of the Legislative Council and their wives or other relatives who are paying sessional visits to Wellington. The drawing room, where the reception was held, was charmingly decorated with beautiful flowers that came from Nelson, fine jonquils and daffodils of the latest varieties, also some vivid marigolds, the deeper tones harmonising delightfully. Supper was set along the. side of- the room, and flowers were used effectively again on the long table. Lady Carncross was in black georgette over cream silk, trimmed slightly -with cream lace. Miss Carncross was also in black, with a bright scarlet shoulder posy. It was a case of “ Legislators at play,” for everyone was in happy mood, and conversation went on most cheerfully. Among those present were the Hon. Mr Macgregor and his niece. Mrs Sandford Cox, the Hon. Mr and Mrs Hawke, the Hon. Mr Hawken and Mrs Hawken, the Hon. Mr Thomson (Dunedin), the Hon. G. J. Smith, and.many others. Younger members of the Red Cross , Society arranged a very successful dance,

which they held in the Mokoia Hall recently. There was inspiring music and a good floor, and the management had arranged for a home-made sunner, which is always much enjoyed and appreciated. At supper, too, there was a distribution of balloons, streamers, and confetti, which made a great deal of fun for all. An interesting exhibition of the Baltimore and Yale Blues was given by Mr Hart and Miss Laffam, pupils of the Phyllis Bates School of Dancing. At midnight all joined hands and sang “ Auld Lang Syne,” bringing to a close a very delightful party. The Cyclists’ Touring Club members were made pleasantly at home in the rooms of the Tararua Tramping Club recently, when they held an evening social. With the strong mutual interests the party was, of course, a happy one, and games and competitions assisted to pass the time satisfactorily. A brief programme was given by Mrs Stowers, Miss Milne, and Mr A. Brash. Exhibitions of various dances were given by Miss Mason and Mr Hollow, pupils of Miss O’Connor, and general dancing finished up an exceptionally happy evening. Mrs C. W. Salmon (nee Miss Isabel Massey) has returned with Mr Salmon from a visit to England and abroad. They were absent about a year, and have now taken up their residence at their home in Parliament street with their little daughter, Christine. The engagement is announced ofzlrene, daughter of Mrs F. G. Nelson, of Owen street, Wellington, to Thomas Ellis, elder son of Dr T. H. Valintine, of Wellington. Lady Roberts and her sons have returned to Wellington after the RobertsWhyte wedding in Dunedin. Mrs Sandford Cox has left for Invercargill after spending the winter months with her sisters, the Misses MacGregor. Mr and Mrs Cox are going to take up their residence in Dunedin. Mrs T. K. Sidey and Mrs Guy Batham are among the delegates to the Kindergarten Conference. Miss Dorothy Tanner has returned to ■Wellington from Mount Cook. Mrs Ostler has returned to Wellington from Hamner Springs. Miss Harcourt, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs J. Studholme, Christchurch. Miss Edith Lyttelton (G. B. Lancaster) has arrived in Wellington from Melbourne after having spent some months in Australia and Tasmania. Airs Graham Robertson and Mrs Carpenter have returned to Wellington from Mount Cook. Mrs A Bloxam, of Christchurch, has left for a visit to Australia. Sirs G. Shirtcliffe has returned to Wellington after a visit to Timaru and Christchurch. Miss Skerrett and her brother, the Chief Justice, have returned to their home at 1 'll Bay.

WAIRARAPA, September 14. The engagement is announced of May Olive, second daughter of Mr and Mrs B. Davidson, of Martinborough, to John, only son of Mrs J. Gardner, of Masterton. The .marriage took place on Saturdayevening last at St. Matthew’s Church, Masterton, of Mr James Curtin and Miss Vera Rossiter, of Masterton. The' Rev. W. Bullock conducted the marriage ceremony, The engagement is announced of Joyce, only daughter of Captain S. M. and Mrs Dixon, of St. John’s Hill, Wanganui, to William Drummond, second son of the Rev. E. P. and Mrs Keall, of Greytown. A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Matthew’s Church. Masterton, on Monday evening, when Miss Edith Marie Sake? daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Saker, of Perry street, Masterton, and Mr Laurence Sutton, also of Masterton, were married. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. Bullock. Miss Billie Kemp was flower girl, and Mr Victor Woodley best man. Mrs F. Hunn presided at the organ, and Miss Josie Pellew presented the bride with a good luck horseshoe.

The marriage took place at the Kopuaranga Presbyterian Church recently of Miss Agnes Scotia Zealandia Linton, formerly of Carterton, youngest daughter of Mrs Linton.-of Mauriceville, and formerly of Dunedin, and lan Gordon MacDonald, eldest sot. of Mr and Mrs J. G. MacDonald. of Papakaio. Oamaru. The engagement is announced of Hesta, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J. W. Saunders, of Masterton. to Cyril Judd, of Ihuraua. only son of Mrs and the late Mr W. Judd, of Manaia, Masterton. Miss Gwen Rawson, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs H. B. Dyer. Masterton. Mrs Dickens is visiting Wellington. Mrs E. J. Heffer, of Lower Hutt is the guest of Mrs H. H. Dawson. Mrs George Wagg is visiting Wellington. Miss Ivy Carle is on holiday' in Napier. Miss Butement has returned from H"" ke’s Bay. The Misses Vallance are visiting Napier. Mrs F. Cunninghame is at present in Drmedin. Mrs Rosewarne is in Wellington. Mrs Hodgins, of Pahiatua, has returned home. Miss Daphne Saunders is visiting Palmerston North. Miss N. Taylor, of Te Wharai. has been the guest of the Misses Saunders. Miss Bessie M’Gregor, of Hamilton, is visiting Masterton. Mr and Mrs Howard Spooner, of Martinborough, have returned from their trip to San Francisco. Mrs H. Rj Biss is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs J. G. Wingate, of Opaki. Sister Peacock has returned to Masterton. Miss Barbara Gregory, of Pahiatua, is the guest of Mrs Harry Drummond. Mrs C. E. and Miss W. Daniell are visiting Napier. Mr and Mrs C. J. Bennett have returned home from a holiday in Christchurch. Miss Vida Hampton is visiting Pahiatua. Miss Finlayson, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss Bee. Miss E. Robertson, of Wanganui, is staying with Mrs F.• Reynolds. Mr and Mrs M’Knight, of Palmerston North, are visiting friends in the Wairarapa.

Miss Barbara Humphreys, of New Plymouth, is the guest of Mr and Mrs F. Parry. Miss Jessie Lett, of Taueru, is staving with Miss Lett. Miss Celia Drummond, of Wellington, was a visitor to Masterton. Miss Jean Urquhart has returned to Wellington.

PALMERSTON NORTH, September 14. . Mrs W. L. Fitzherbert and Miss Marjorie Fitzherbert are spending a few days in Wellington. . Dr and Mrs Hunter-Will are spending a holiday in Sydney. Miss Robertson, of Dannevirke. is the guest of Miss Nina Moore for the golf tournament. Miss Woodward, of Hastings, is the guest of Miss Haggitt. Mr and Mrs 11. Cooper have returned from a visit to Waipukurau and Napier. Mr and Mrs P. B. Cooke, of Wellington, are the guest of Mrs F. Cooke, of Fitzherbert avenue. Miss Molly Hume, of Masterton, is the guest of Mrs C. Moore, of Palmerston North. Miss P. Harper, who has been staving with Mrs H. Akers, has returned to Feilding. Miss Ormond, of .Napier, is the guest of Mrs J. Miller. Miss B. Wallace, of Palmerston North, is visiting Auckland. Mrs R. Levin, of 'Feilding, is visiting Masterton. Miss E. Trask is spending a few days at Paekakariki. Mrs M'George, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs J. Murray, of Palmerston North. Miss Mary MTLean, of Hawke’s Bay, is a visitor to Palmerston North. Mrs David Collins, of Palmerston North, is the guest of Mrs L. A. Abraham, of Park road. Miss B. Gaisford, of Marton, is the guest of Miss Margaret Guy, of Palmerston North. Miss Gwen Latimer, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs G. Lusk, of Palmerston North. Mrs A. MTJiarmid, of New Plymouth, is a visitor to Palmerston North. Misses Margaret and Elaine Fryer, of Christchurch, are spending a holiday in Palmerston North. Miss P. Fowler, of Marton, is the guest of Miss S. Macdonald, of Palmerston North. Mrs Grigor and her daughter have re turned from a trip to Wellington,

I WANGANUI, September 14. Mrs Leo Campion, of Okerae,” Fordell, is visiting Auckland. Mrs Triggs has returned from a trip to Mount Egmont. Miss G. Duncan has returned to the city after visiting her mother at Napier. Miss P. Campbell -was a visitor to Palmerston North last week. Mrs A. Dill, of Marton, is the guest of Miss Anderson, of Wanganui. Mr and Mrs J. D. Stewart and Miss Stewart, of Wellington, are at present visiting this city. Miss Olive Williams returned last Wednesdaj’ from a visit to the Napier r Badminton match. Mrs H. A. Graham was hostess at a delightful “ violet tea ” on Tuesday at her >esidence. The glassed-in porch was a mass of violet blooms, while three tables were also arranged in tones of lavender and violet cinerarias, with tableeovers of lavender linen, lavender china, and Chinese lavender incense burned from a hanging burner of silver. The hostess received her guests in a deep lilac shade of georgette and cream embroidered needle-run lace hem and vestee. A novel guessing competition was won by Mrs Campbell, the number of violets in the room being 1101. Present were Mesdames Coles, Campbell, Allen (2), Jackson, Walker, Abbott (Auckland), Hayward (Auckland), Tomlinson (Napier), and Misses Walker, Adams, Campbell (2), B. Hayward, Beth, Willis, Crowley, Aitken, AndSrson, and Pall-Smith (Auckland). Last Saturday evening the Old Girls of Clifton House School gave a delightful dance to the present girls. The following were the committee. Misses P. Wall (wearing ivory georgette), O. Zeisler (blue pleated georgette), Currie (black feorgette), and Hutton (pale green tafeta). Others present were Mesdames C. G. Ross (black georgette), Y. PalmerJones (cyclamen taffeta}, M. Walpole (rose taffeta), Z. Haworth (blue), J. Blyth (eau de nil crepe de chine), N. Hales (blue taffeta), P. Lewis (pink georgette), B. Montgomerie (helio charmeuse), J. Willis (chocolate georgette), N. Cameron (green taffeta), M. CliftonMoggs (white georgette), F. Moffett (jade taffeta and silver lace), J. Burnett (pink), M. Peck (green georgette), J. Webster, of Plymouth (tangerine taffeta and lace to tone), J. Burnett (pink), M. Duigan (scarlet georgette), H. Bogle (jade green chenille georgette). J. Braithwaite (orange crepe ae chine), N. Roberts (nile green charineuse), G. Edwards (white), M. Allan (white georgette), M. Hutton (flame shot georgette), B. Skeet (blue

georgette), P. Strachan (tonjato georgette), N. Currie (black georgette), P. Ross (blue floral georgette), Currie (rose panne velvet). R. Walpole (green georgette), and S. Staverley (green taffeta and silver), Messrs Orton, Forlong, Lewis. Bullock-Douglas, Allen (2), Blyth, McDougal, Williams, Chisholm, Adams, Wall, Paul, Staverley, Haworth, Palmer-Jones, AVells, Wootton, Roddick, Franks. Saunders, Boyes, Friend, Armstrong. Wilson. M'Leod, Ross (2), Grummitt, Wallace, B. Moffett, Stewart (2), and Christie.'* Miss E. Mason has returned from her holiday at Mount Ruapehu. Miss Hazel Franklin has also returned. Mr and Mrs S. Moffett gave an enjoyable dance on Friday night for their son and daughter. Mrs Moffett received her guests in a frock of black charmeuse and-georgette, And Miss Fay Moffett wore flame georgette. Thos present were Misses Yvonne Palmer-Jones, B. Montgomerie, N. Hales, N. Brewer, J. Blythe, Z. Haworth, S. Wells, G. Adams, J-. Wehater, J. Swan, D. Polson, S. Chisholm, J. Burnett, and »P. Strachan, Messrs A. Bullock-Douglas, Montgomerie, Storey, Haybittie, Robertshaw, P. Saun-

ders, B. Christie, B. Wells, Haworth, Armstrong, G. M'Dougal, Adams, and Lewis Forlong." - "Mrs A. H. E. Wall and Miss P. Wall have returned from a visit to Napier. HAWERA, September 12. The first round of ■ the ladies’ golf championships/was completed last week, with the following results:—Senior: Miss Hawken defeated Mrs Dickie, Sirs Walkley defeated Mrs Gabites, Miss Burgess won from Mrs Dalgety by default, Mrs Wake defeated Mrs Glasson, Miss Death defeated Miss Richardson. Junior Championship: Miss M'Cormack defeated Miss Syme, Miss Knight ■ defeated Miss Meyriek, Miss Page won from Miss Caplen by default, Mrs Hall defeated Miss PowdreU, Miss Huggins defeated Miss Bell, Miss CRorke and Miss Martin are out by default, Miss Pease defeated Mrs Foyster, Mrs Corpe defeated Mrs Ritchie, Mrs Bright defeated Mrs Hawthorne, and Miss Death defeated Mrs Whitehead. The Stratford Golf Club held its annual ball in the Town Hall on

Thursday evening. Though the weather conditions were most unfavourable, the function was a brilliant success, there being many visitors present from all parts of the province. Among these were Mesdames Curtis, Jeffries, Williams, Cathie, Allen, Glasgow, Robinson, -Budge, Richards, and Washer (Hawera), Misses Uniacke, Joyce and Myra Powdrell (Hawera), Cameron (New Plymouth), Mollie Malone, Evelyn Buist (Hawera), Moon, Greig, Moyes, Looney, Hutchen, Bullock (New Plymouth), Mary M'Cormack (Hawera), Betty Ryan (Hawera), Sybil and Mollie AVasher, Jean Blair (Hawera), Dora Hawken (Alokoia), and Geraldine Goodson (Hawera). The final for the Tonks rose bowl golf competition (Hawera) was won by Mrs Arnold Thomson, who defeated Miss Knight, three up and two. Last week Miss Caplen entertained a number of friends at her new home in Caplen street. Miss Jean Hawken has returned to Wellington. Mrs 1). K. Morrison, of New Plymouth, has been appointed provincial commissioner of the Taranaki Girl Guides’ Association, in succession to Mrs Rex. Brewster, who has resigned. Mesdames A. M’Diarmid, V. Duff, and Bjgnan, of New Plymouth, have left for Palmerston North, where they will take part in the golf tournament.

POVERTY BAY, September 11. Success attended the Takapau ball, held in Reynolds’s Hall, Tolaga Bay, and the guests of the evening spent a dekghtful time dancing in a ballroom canopied with greenery and backed by nikau palms, whilst flights of brightly hued butterflies added a gay touch. The stage, adorned with clusters of balloons and showers of butterflies, was comfortably arranged as a lounge, and in the supper room the same decorative scheme was carried out. Among those present were Messrs and Mesdames A. Bartram, R. Craill, J. Reeves, Cranswick, Morrell, -P- beeves, Spence, J. Patterson, D. S. M'Donald, G. Wilkinson, Mrs C. Seymour, and Misses Barry. Bartram (3), Ellis (2), C. Barker. M. Reeves. M. Patterson, B. Stewart, M. Sevmour, Larrell (3), M. Fraser, Maddock." Marcusson, and Sherriff.

A wedding of interest was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church on September 5, when May, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. R. Buswell, of Gisborne, was united in matrimony to Alexander Campbell, son of the late Mr and Mrs W. J. Steele, of Blackheath, London, by Canon H. Packe. The church was prettily decorated with flowers, and a floral arch was erected at the chancel steps. The bride, who was given away by her father, was gowned in silver-embroidered blue georgette offset with aecordeon-pleated frills, whilst r ,? asca^e silver-embroidered georgette fell from a silver rose on the shoulder to the hem of the skirt at the back. Her hat was of crinoline straw, and was trimmed with ruched velvet, whilst a bouquet of heath, hyacinths, sweet peas, and roses completed her bridal ensemble. Misses Gladys Buswell and Norina Steele were bridesmaids, and they wore frocks of pale cowslip georgette over a deeper toned foundation, offset with cowslip ana blue shoulder posies. They wore pretty flower-trimmed hats to match, and carried beautiful bouquets of lilac, jasmine, iris, and sweet peas. Mr J. B. Broadhurst was best man and Mr Alan Steele was groomsman. Following the ceremony a reception was given at the home of the bride’s parents. The birthday of Miss B. Burdett, of Tokomaru Bay, was celebrated by her friends, who tendered her a very enjoyable surprise party at her parents’ residence.. The dining room was cleared and a jolly dance took place to excellent music supplied by a guest. Miss B. Burdett wore white taffeta prettily embroidered and Mrs Burdett hand-embroidered black taffeta. The guests included Mesdames Yeoman, Gambrill, Grant, Wickens, Carver, and N. Oates, Misses Puflett, Oates, Pepper . (2), Mouat, Plouwright, Mackay, M'Cullough, Porter, Conole, Richdale, Angus, and Grant. The Gisborne Women’s Club held its daffodil and spring flower show on Friday afternoon, and there was a Ifirge attendance. The variety and quality of the exhibits were a great credit to the growers, and the large social room was ablaze with an abundance of glorious blooms. Six long tables (three of which were two tiered) were placed to advantage about the room, and the arrangement of the blooms on show was very effectively carried out. A prettily decorated dinner table, the work of Mrs E. A. Collett, and a cushion worked out in floral design with primulas, lachanalia, diosmos, and hyacinths by Mrs AV. J. Green drew much admiring comment. Quantities .of daffodils of every variety, flowering plum and currant, scarlet fulgen. andromeda, “ Billy Burge,” wli'te and mauve magnolias, yellow, apricot, and ivory freesias, giant violets, Iceland poppies, sweet peas, African daisies, roses, pansies, rhododendrons, hyacinths, carnations. primulas, cowslips, cyclamen, and double stock were among the beautiful blooms shown. Those attending the function included Mesdames A. W. J. Mann, Osborne (Palmerston North), D. G. Robertson, Sidebottom. J. R. Kirk, T. Corson, Cederwa’l, G. Evans, G. B. 'hnan, B. Taylor, P. Barry, Graham. J. M’Kee, A. Stoneham, A. Cuthbert, J. Pirie, F. Harris, F. Staff, Park, AV. A. Smith, L. AVilliams, Oliver, AV. Cox, C. Morse, Woodward, Tait, Buckley, R. Hepburn, Jamieson, T. Garrett. J. AV. Holmes, M. Craig, W. J. M'Gibbon, J. Evans, T. Leslie, Jennings, Jenkins, Gregory, C. Jackson, D. Blair, R. M. Smith, A. R. Smith, C. AVilson, and T. A. Crawford, Misses Picken (Christchurch), Seddon, E. Sidebottom, E. Evans, C. Oman, Fletcher, Madame Frieda Shaw (Wellington), and Matrons Benjamin and Clark.

HAWKE’S BAY, September 13. The Assembly Hall at Hastings represented a gay and brilliant seene when the South Island Reunion dance took place. This was the tenth anniversary of this ; famous reunion,. With two orchestras playing in turn there was not a dull moment. Mr J. W. Shaw, as secretary, and a string committee are to be congratulated. Mrs G. Mackay wore a hand-. some pink brocaded frock; Mrs J. W. Shaw, ciel blue georgette embossed in two tones;. Mrs Hildreth, rose crepe de chine; Mrs Buckley, blue taffeta; Mrs Fairweather, black satin with gold relief; Mrs L. J. B. Hammond, forget-me-not

I blue georgette and crepe de chine; Mrs | • Henderson, rose pink crepe de chines i Mrs R. Short, cameo pink georgette; Mrs Kenney, black charmeuse; Mrs Daniel, blush pink georgette and silver; Airs t’ Mitchell, blue crepe de chine and silver lace; Mrs Smith, cyclamen taffeta; Mrs M‘lvor, piyosotis blue georgette; Mrs M‘Lay,/ciel blue satin and silver tissue; Mrs Arnold, black georgette and fringe; Mrs H. D. Milne, green crepe de chine; Mrs Keith, black charmeuse; Mrs Miller, black taffeta; Airs Taylor, black satin;’ Mrs Evans, black with beaded design; Mrs Morris, blue crepe de chine; Mrs J. Thompson, pink charmeuse; Airs 0. Twist, beige embossed georgette; Airs J. P' Thomson, blue embossed chenille and georgette; Airs Toogoofl, black georgette with beaded design; Airs Black, black georgette; Miss ATBride, flame taffeta; Airs APGaffin, lace over silver tissue; Aliss Aliller, cyclamen taffeta; Alias AVilson, cameo pink georgette; Aliss M’Queen, cerise taffeta and lace; Alier Griffin, floral georgette; Aliss Gibbs, green georgette; Aliss AVard, green georgette and silver tissue'; Aliss Wood, pink shot taffeta; Airs G. Gunn, blue georgette and silver; Aliss Cushing, pink shot taffeta; Aliss Purvis, blue georgette; Aliss Davies, cream and flame georgette with beading; Aliss Shrimpton, champagne georgette; Airs Annan, blush rose charmeuse; Airs Forrest, black and gold; Aliss Gebbie, black taffeta; Aliss Pritchard, blush rose georgette; Airs G. Jones, black velvet; Aliss Henderson, pale green taffeta; Aliss P. APKay. blush rose panne velvet with lace; Aliss Tomlinson, green vel-et; Aliss Jeffares, gold lace and gold tissue; Alesdames Godfrey, blush rose georgette; Airs Guthrie, black crepe de chine; Aliss A. Johnstone, georgette in cameo pink; Airs H. APLeod, violet crepe de chine in two tones; Aliss A. Smith, ciel blue georgette; Aliss Campbell, rose georgette; Aliss Hunter, cameo pink georgette -and lace; Aliss Stubbs, ciel blue taffeta; Airs Christie, black georgette; Aliss Steele, pale green taffeta; Airs Vance, black crepe ae chine; Aliss Cox. pale pink taffeta; Miss Kelly, maise taffeta; Alias Hull, black taffeta; and many others. Aliss Joblin, of Waipukurau, is on a visit to Wanganui. Airs A’Court, of Christchurch, who was the guest of her mother, Airs Robjohn, Napier, has returned home. Airs Fussell, of Napier,, has returned from •> visit to Wellington.

Airs J. R. Fairley, of Wellington, was in Napier for a short visit. Airs Alorris and Aliss Alorris. of Napier, have returned from a visit to Gisborne. Aliss Hodge, late principal of Woodford House, Havelock North, has returned from « visit to England. Airs AV. Dobson, of D".nnevirke, has returned from Wellington. Aliss Al. AI Lean, Hastings, is on a visit to Palmerston North. Aliss E. Williams, of Hastings, has returned f.om Wellington. Airs Al. Speedy, of Dannevirke, was in Wellington for a orief visit. Aliss G. Russell, of Thompson road, Napier, has returned from Wellington, where she was the guest of her sister, Airs Hart. Aire P. J. Alurphy, of Wellington, was visiting friends in Napier and Hastings. Aliss Al. Barker, of Hastings, leaves shortly on a visit to India. Air and Airs A. J. Toogood are the guests of Mrs A. Small, Joll street, Hastings. Mr and Airs AL Lyons, Greenhill, Hawke’s Bay, are on a visit to AVellington. Aliss Al. Butterfield, of Wairoa, is visiting friends in Waipawa. Mr and Airs R. Buddo were in Napier during the week. Aliss Alarion Lowry has returned to " Okawa ” after a visit to Auckland. Miss Alajorie Maefarlane, of Auckland, is the guest of Aliss M. Lowry, “ Okawa.” Aliss Peggy Watson, of Wellington, is the guest o c Airs J. Ballantyae, of Hastings. Mrs E. Helps, of Havelock North, has returned from 'Wellington. Air and Airs W. G. Stead, “ Flaxmere,” and Aliss Stead were in Dunedin for the Whyte—Roberts wedding. Miss Redpath, of Christchurch, is the guest of her sister, Airs Jackson, Hastings. Mr and Mrs Wenstone Barron were in Dunedin for the Whyte—Roberts wedding. Mrs T. C. Hosking, of Ormondville, is staying in Havelock North on a brief visit. ~ Airs .V. Chamberlain, of Wairoa, is on a visit to Gisborne. Miss E. M’Farlane. of Clyde road, Napier, has returned from a trip to the Islands. Air and Mrs Wall, who have been staying at “ Hillsbrook,” Havelock North, have returned to Waipukurau. Airs Waterworth, of Hastings, has been the guest of the Rev. Air and Airs Blathwayte at Takapau. Miss Joan Landels, of Hastings, has returned from a brief visit to Hunterville.

WAIKATO, September 13. There was a large gathering of golfing enthusiasts at St. Andrew’s links, Hamilton, on Thursday for the one-day open tournament. The trophies were presented at the conclusion of the day’s play by Mrs P. R. Stewart. The visitors and local members present were: Mesdames H. Douglas, P. Stewart, W. H. Hume, E. J. Alears, D. Hay, H. C. Ross, R. Worley, A. Joll, Arthur, J. O’Sullivan. Alander, F. Grut, G. Gow-er, Jacobsen, W. Horton, C. Sutcliffe. Childs, P. G. Russell, C. Taylor, R. English, P. E. Cleary, Chamberlain Lambourne, Dee, V. Nolan, K. Browne. F. Hume, P. Dingle, Al. M. Hockin, E. Bartlett, James, J. Oliphant, R. Batchelor, E. Al. Alasters, Wilding, Kilner, G. Primrose, J. White, H. D. Alatthews, Rawlings, N. Banks. Hollis, Batt, Underwood, Nicholls, and Burrows, Alisses E. Hammond, Stevens, J. Alasters, H. Focke, M. Guinn, A. Coventry, V. Cann, E. Robinson, N. Beverley, A. Robinson, K. Oliver, Templeton, R. Burley, E. AlMullin, K. Wallace, Al. Allen, APNaughton, Irvine. Montefiore, Given, H. Heywood, Al. Hodgson, M. Al'Kenzie, M. Johnstone, F. Jolly, Taylor, and Douglas. ~ A surprise party paid, a visit to Air and Mrs H. B. Richworth at Cambridge on Alonday. A jolly evening was spent dancing. Those present were: Alesdames E. C. Brewis and Jennins, Misses Hart,

Cleinow. J. Couper, C. Bertlesen, Langton. Jackson, K. Brabant, and J. BertieBen. -.The men present were:. Majorgeneral Young, Colonel Potter, Colonel Duigan, Colonel Wyman, Lieutenantcolonel M'Carrol. Lieutenant-colonel Hemphill, Major Hunter, Major Jack, Major MTarland, Major Gray, Major Spragg, Captain Milligan. Messrs A. Swayne, R. Christophers, and Dr E. 0. Brewis. ' A jolly dance was given by Mrs E. English at Toorak Chambers on Friday night. The room was decorated with various coloured paper streamers. Those present were: Mrs C. H. Holloway, Misses R. Sorley, M. Lusk, K. Mears, P. Rogers, R. Matthews, A. Howe, M. Greville, P. Tombs, J. Manning. I. Young. D. Waddell, E. Rickit. A. M'Nieol, M. Watts, I. Babbage, L. Potts, N. Brown, D. Sandford, E. House. P. Tait, E. Monckton, D. Sandford. E. Bowden, D. Troutbeck, D. Lusk, M. Speight, M. Mears, M. Saunders, P. Bullocks, P. Miller, G. Innes, E. Hopkins. C. Buckland, C. Clayton-Greene, J. Gilfillan, M. Featherstonhaugh, A. Holloway, L. Bray, N. Gaze, M. Taylor, M. Howden. and M. Potts. The Claudelands Hall was the scene of a .jolly dance on Thursday, organised for the members of the Young People’s Club. The colours for decorating the hall were black and gold, and were most effective. Mr and Mrs Chesterman acted as host and hostess for the dance. Those present were: Misses E. Monckton, M. Lindsay, E. Jones, 'M. Bourke, Watt, N. Bliss, A. M'Nicol, M. Speight, P. Miller, P. English, P. Osborne, E. Gowin, P. Howlett, A. Barhett, M. Mercer, M. Archer, Z. Hodgson, M. King, E. Cunnold. F. Snell, P. Clapham, M. Lindsay, K. English, S. M’Rae, E. Leslie, E. Keely, and L. Hemus. AUCKLAND, September 13. A most successful dance was held in St. Mary’s parish hall last Friday-even-ing. the purpose being to raise funds to provide for a scholarship for the St. Stephen’s Maori Girls’ School. Large brightly-coloured Chinese lanterns covered the lights, and bamboo foliage and arum lilies were used to decorate the hall Bowls of pussy-willow and pot plants were to be seen in profusion on the stage, which- was occupied by the orchestra. The members of the committee who were responsible for the dance were Miss Winifred Averill, who wore- a prettyfrock of midnight-blue georgette embroidered with gold; Miss Marjorie Vaile, black georgette; Miss Meg Kissi ing, almond green panne velvet corsage and green georgette skirt, embroidered with flowers; Miss N. Colbeck, black georgette and lace; Miss Leslie Waller, pink coral taffeta with sash of mauve velvet; Miss M. Stewart, royal blue georgette, with draped skirt; Miss Biddy Philcox, black and silver frock; Miss M. Ferguson, tur- ? noise blue georgette, with hem of ostrich eathers; Miss Jean MTndoe, blue and silver brocade: Miss M. Jackson, white georgette; Miss V. Jackson, lettuce green taffeta; Miss E. Chisholm, shell pink georgette with silver motifs; Miss E. Burns, white georgette, embroidered with diamante; Miss Audrey Bayly. cream georgette; and Misses Norma M'Culloch and Cherry Anderson, black georgette and tulle. There were never less than 60 couples dancing, and for those who preferred bridge special provision had been made.’

Mrs E ; C. Huie, St. Stephen’s avenue, Parnell, is staying with friends at Christchurch and Hampden. Mr and Mrs H. Philcox and Miss Biddy Philcox are leaving on a visit to England and the Continent by? the Remuera on Saturday. Mrs H., E. Vaile and Miss D. Vaile have returned to Auckland via Sydney after a stay of several months in England The first social and dance held by the Auckland Advertising Club took place on Thursday evening of last week in the Lewis Eady, Ltd. Hall. Lines of rose and white streamers decorated the ball, room as well as the supper room, and dancing, bridge, and musical items made the occasion most successful. The musical items were contributed by Mrs A. E. Moore. Mr F. Barnes, Mr Moffatt, and Mr Strange; Miss Anne Gordon, pianoforte solos; Mr J. Sharpe, humorous items, and Mr B. Atkinson, a very clever monologue. Miss Marion Lowry spent a few days in Auckland on her return from a visit to friends in Cambridge, and with Miss

Marjorie Macfarlane, has now left for her home in Hawke’s Bay. After an absence from the Dominion of five years, Lady Myers, wife of the late Sir Arthur Myers, has arrived in Auckland on a short visit. She was accompanied by her elder daughter, Miss Eileen Myers, and her only son, Mr Kenneth Myers, who has lately passed his B.A. degree at Cambridge. Lady Myers has been living in London for the past eight years, but paid a short visit to the Dominion some five years ago. Much sympathy has been expressed for Mrs H. C. Brewer in the death of her husband at his residence, Mount Eden road, last week. Mr Brewer had reached the ripe age of 78 years. Much of his early life was spent in Dunedin, where he had many relatives.