TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3889, 25 September 1928, Page 61

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, September 24. Miss Joan Halsted is visiting friends in Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs J. A. Haggitt have returned from a visit to Timaru.

Mrs E.. Al. Theomin is the guest of Miss Bell, Shag Valley.

Miss Joyce Haggitt is visiting friends in Wellington.

Airs' Dawson and Miss Dowling have returned to Wellington.

Miss Myra Pinckney, of Glenaray, is the guest of Airs S. Batchelor, London street.

Aliss Neill, who was the guest of Airs Bussell Ritchie at Aloeraki, has returned to Onslow House.

Airs Phillips has returned from attending the Free Kindergarten Conference held in Wellington last week.

Airs J. Hay, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Airs G. Roberts at Littlebourne, has left for Timaru.

Airs A. D. Bell, of Shag Willey, is the guest of her sister, Airs Aufrere Fenwick at * Fairy Hill,” St. Clair.

Air and Airs Russell Laidlaw, who are visiting Christchurch, are the guests of Dr and Mrs F. G. Gibson.

Airs Greenfield, who has been staying with Airs Sare, Elder street, left on Tuesday_to visit Dr and Airs Henry, of Silverstream, Wellington.

Mrs C. T. Irvine has returned from Queenstown, and is the guest of Mrs Cowie Nicholls at “Kuriheka,” Alaheno.

Aliss Webster and Air E. Webster motored to Amuri on Thursday to spend a few days with their sister, Airs .R. Chaffey.

Air and Mrs Herbert Le Cren and Aliss Leslie Le Cren have returned from Brisbane. Airs J. Al. Ritchie has returned from Aloeraki.

At Aliss Adeline Throp’s successful bridge party at her residence, Roslyn, on Wednesday evening, the players included Misses Batchelor. N. and H. Fenwick, Acton Adams, D. Reverts, Reid (2), Stronach, Halsted, Brewer, and Phillips.

Airs Marshall Alacdonald was hostess at an enjoyable bridge tea at the Otago Women’s Club on Wednesday afternoon, in honour of Airs H. S. Fenwick. The players included Lady Ferguson. Mesdames Edmond, Hercus, Roland Fulton, Black, Fergus, Phillips, de Clive Lowe, and Scherek, and Aliss F. Shand.

Airs H. de C. AlacArthur entertained some friends at bridge at her residence, St. Clair, x on Thursday evening. The players included Air and Airs J. Fotheringhani, Air and Airs Ernest Denny,' Aliases Ensor and Gilkison, and Aleesrs Hilton and AlacArthur.

Airs Finch was hostess at an enjoyable morning tea party at the Tudor Hall. Blue baskets of vivid marigolds decorated the dark oak table, and the guests included Alesdames Oldham, T. Bridgeman, Dawson (Wellington), and Black, Alisses Dowling (Wellington), Farquhar (2). Finch, .Hartmann (2), Gallaway, and Cheeseman.

On Friday afternoon a pleasant tea -was given by Airs Terence Bridgeman at her residence, Anderson’s Bay, in honour of Aliss Joan Hartmann, whose marriage to Air Hugh Finch, of Aloeraki Station, is arranged to take place early next month. The guests included Alesdames D. Reid and L. Alills. and Alisses Hislop, Macpherson, Finch, N. and D. Hartmann, M. Halsted, Stephenson, Oram, Reeves, D. Roberts, and Al. Reid.

Immense interest is centred in the visit of the Tasman flyers, who are expected to arrive at Wingatui on Tuesday morning. A large paddock close to the racecourse has been lent by Mr J. Gow. for a landing place, and the racecourse has been placed at the disposal of the Alayor by the Dunedin Jockey Club to enable, the public to be admitted free of charge. The civic reception will take place on the lawn, and special trains will be run to Wingatui and everything be done to ensure a fitting welcome to the intrepid airmen.

-The members of Miss Dorothy Dean’s Greek dancing classes had a happy time on Saturday when, to celebrate her birthday, their teacher invited them to a party at her residence, St. Clair; In the afternoon the juniors spent two joyful hours playing in the studio, which was bright with masses of spring flowers, and before they left presented Aliss Dean with a

pair of scarlet moccasin slippers. In the evening the senior class and with competitions and dancing had" a most successful evening. At supper a presentation of a handsome handbag was made to Aliss Dean. Two birthday cakes, originally decorated, were a feature.-of the party.

Aliss Tennent ' (the matron) and the nurses of the Dunedin Hospital were hostesses at an enjoyable dance at the Nurses’ Home on Tuesday evening. Air W. E. S. Knight, in presenting the certificates gained at the recent State registration examinations by 11 nurses, congratulated the successful candidates. The guests included Dr and Airs Roland Fulton, Air and Airs Gordon'Bell, Dr and Airs Russell Ritchie, Dr and Airs de Clive Lowe, Dr and Airs Perry, Dr and Airs Alarshall Alacdonald, Dr and Airs Falconer, Dr and Airs Bevan Dodds, Dr and Airs Bowie, Dr and Mrs Stuart Aloore, Dr and Airs J. Thompson, Dr and Airs Harty, Dr and Airs Fitzsimmons, Air and Airs Jacobs, Drs Newlands and Batchelor, Dr Winifred Bathgate, and Alisses Thomson, Wells, Every, Roberts, and Austin.

Another successful dance was that given by Miss Betty Reeves at her residence, Park street, on Saturday evening, in honour of Aliss Joan Hartmann and Air Hugh _ Finch. Miss Reeves, wearing a charming frock of pale green and silver, received her guests in the drawing room, which was gaily decorated with a profusion _of spring flowers. Dancing took place in the ballroom, and delicious supper was served in the dining room. Miss Hartmann wore a dainty frock of primrose taffeta; Miss Fenwick, pink embossed chenille; Aliss Stronach, pink georgette with deep hem of confetticoloured spotted velvet; and Aliss H. Fenwick, pink taffeta. The guests included Air and Mrs Terence Bridgeman, Alisses B. Williams, Batchelor, Livingstone, Finch, D. Roberts, Pinckney, Al. Halsted, N. Hartmann, Fleming, and Al. Reid, Alessrs D. Roberts. J. Edmond, Reeves (2), Dawson, Bridgeman, Colbeck, A7allange, Kelly; G. Hunter Weston (Timaru), Blunt, Henley,- and Al'Lean.

Aliss Vera -Moore, the distinguished pianiste, was the guest of the Society of Alusicians at the Somerset Lounge at a successful “at home.” Aliss Beatrice Barth (chairwoman) welcomed Miss Aloore, and expressed the pride felt by Dunedin people in their fellow-towns-woman’s achievements. Aliss Yorston and Aliss Aled-a Paine added reminiscences of the time when Aliss Aloore was on the threshhold of her careeb. Aliss Vera Aloore was received with prolonged applause, and paid a fine tribute to her master, the Tate Leonard Borwick, formerly a pupil of Clara Schumann. Sire spoke of her experiences in London and Vienna, where the introduction of Miss Fanny Davies opened many doors to her, and expressed her pleasure in being once again in New Zealand. Aliss Aleda Paine, accompanied by Aliss Alary Fraser, sang two charming songs. Aliss Aloore intends to give two recitals at the Burns Hall early in October. She left for Christchurch on Thursday, where she will be the guest of Airs Peter Wood before going on to Nelson.

The new Empire Theatre, complete in every detail of luxury, comfort, and beauty, was officially opened by the Alayor (Air W. B. Taverner) on Friday evening. Over 2000 were present, and loud applause greeted the Alayor and Air T. O’Brien, the creator’ of the great new picture palace, when the handsome silk curtain was raised. Attendants in blue and orange costumes neatly monogrammed, wearing Indian turbans, coped with the large clientele who passed through the softly lighted vestibule with its delicate finish of pink and gold. Ascending the staircase of blue and gold on the gorgeous orange carpet, where shaded blue lights in quaint cobra lamps surmounted by huge bronze flamingoes, showed to advantage the picturesque .Eastern panels, they entered the foyer, for which it is claimed that it is the finest in the southern hemisphere. The giant cut-glass chandelier scintillated from the main arch, and the atmospheric effect of myriads of stars brightly twinkling except where obscured by soft clouds coursing the sky were completely successful. After short appropriate speeches by Alessrs Taverner and O’Brien, the - orchestra was slowly lifted to the level of the floor to give the overture, selections from “ Faust,” and the Returned Soldiers’ Choir, behind the stage, gave a fine rendering of the “ Soldiers’ Chorus.” An adaptation of Goethe’s immortal drama was successfully presented, Emil Jannings as Mephistopheles, Camilla Horn as Alarguerite, and Goeta Ekmann as "Faust being excellently cast.

and an entertaining programme of supports met with the entire approval of the vast assemblage.

WAIAIATE, September 22. Air and Airs Storey, formerly of Waimate, ■were in Waimate this ( week. Airs N. A. Rattray is at present on a holiday. Aliss Alargaret Anderson, of Christchurch, who was with Airs J. P. Newman, of Timaru, is now the guest of Airs Colin Douglas, of Waimate.

Airs A. Colville, Coronation street, is on a visit to Christchurch. Air and Airs Arthur Reeves have returned to Christchurch after visiting Waimate. "

Last Sunday Airs Kidd and family motored up to Christchurch to see the “ Southern Cross.” Recent arrivals at “ Te Kitiroa ” Guest House include Airs Webb, Aliss Buff, and the Alisses Notts, of Christchurch, and Airs APDonald. with Aliss Stewart, of Otago. The ladies of St. Augustine’s Sewing Guild held a small sale in town last Saturday, as a result of which a tidy little sum was raised for the organ fund. The friends of Air and Airs A. Dunstan, who have been many years in Waimate, gathered at the home of Air and Airs C. H. Dale, Hughes street, last week, to bid farewell to the family, who leave for Kurow in October.

TIAIARU, September 21. Airs N. K. Cox, Wai-iti road, motored back from Christchurch to-day, and will go to Dunedin on Sunday. Air and Airs Herbert Elworthy and family, who were at Alount Possession, returned to Craigmore to-day. The Alisses Myra and Evelyn Pinckney left for the south to-day after a visit to

Airs Howard Tripp in Wai-iti road. Aliss Peggy Clowes returned to Christchurch to-aay after a visit to the Alisses Woollcombe in Trafalgar street. Airs Lee, of Wellington, is staying with Airs Schmidt, Trafalgar street. The engagement is announced of Richard, only son of Airs Bell, of Timaru, to Ethel, second daughter of Air John Keay, also of Timaru. Aladame Guy Alaunder has returned to Timaru after a visit to Sydney. Airs A. N. Oakey, Hewling street, went to Christchurch on Thursday. Airs Earnshaw, of Dunedin, is the guest of Airs Wills in Evans stret. x Air and Airs Charles Cresswell, Lismore. are staying with Airs John Alatheson at Tighnafeile, Wai-iti road. Air and Airs R. Wood and family, formerly of Hawke’s Bay, who are at Beverley House, have taken Dr Cox’s house in Wai-iti road for some months. Aliss Wilson, of Dunedin, arrived from Wellington yesterday on a visit to Mrs R. B. Bell, Arden. Wai-iti road, Aliss Elizabeth Harris, of Christchurch, who was at Waitawa with Airs Maurice Harper, arrived to-day to stay with Airs George Cossins at “Andraquere,” .Wai-iti road. Mr and Airs Foster Neill, who have been on a health trip to India, have returned to England, and will return shortly to Albury Park, Fairlie. Airs McLennan, of Timaru, is the guest of Airs Al. J. Gordon in Auckland. Aliss C. Deadmarsh, of Waimate, is visiting Christchurch. On Tuesday night Air and Airs O. H. Porritt gave a delightful dance at their house in Sealy street. The house was charmingly decorated with primroses and daffodils and the supper table with pink japonica, silver bowls of primroses and maidenhair fern. The large veranda, which was converted into a cosy lounge, was hung with striped curtains and decorated with wattle and cowslips. Airs Porritt wore a frock of amethyst embossed chenille and georgette with black satin wrap, and Aliss Alargaret Porritt was in a frock of shot pink taffeta. Those invited included Alisses Edith and Lucy Huddleston, Alargaret Livingston, Hester Wigley, Alolly and Joan Washbourn, Ailsa Campbell. Dorothy Walton, Helen Bruce, Janet M‘Kellar, Helen Sale, Jean Riley, Vivienne Raymond, Diana Orbell, Peggy Unwin, Sylvia Orbell, Nancy Hall, Alison Ussher, Alary White, Scota Steward, and Elena Helmorc, Air and Airs C. Bryan King. Airs H. A. Innes-Jones, and Mrs W. H. Walton.

Air and Airs G. W. Al'Douall; of Oamaru, , will leave in a few days for Waimate, where Air APDouall has been appointed manager of the newly-opened branch of the National Bank. Beth will be very much missed in musical and social circles in Oamaru. On Tuesday night the Bay Hall was thronged with a large number of dancers, who enjoyed to the utmost the splendidly organised ball, arranged by the staffs of the combined banks in Timaru. The ballroom was hung with streamers in shades of orange and mauve, and the walls were arranged with cabbage trees and greenery. On the supper tables were masses of spring bulbs. The hostesses for the evening were: Airs D. Standage, who wore a frock of black and jade chenille; Airs P. AlacLean, pale blue sequinned crepe de chine; Airs W. Alorrison, pale lemoncoloured accordeon-pleated georgette; Airs W. Johnston, heavy black lace over charincuse and rhinestone buckle at the side;

and Airs F. D. Al’Govern, black georgette embroidered in dull silver. Those present included Air and Airs C. H. Gresson, Air and Airs Bentley. Air and Airs Eric Scott, Air and Airs C. W. Webber, Air and Airs Satchell, Air and Airs H. Thompson, Airs Len Wood, Air and Airs E. Ziesler. All’ and Airs J. B. Hamilton, Air and Airs T. K. R. Whitehouse, Airs Stevens, Air and Airs L. Wood, Airs L. Alitehell (Geraldine), Dr and Airs R. King, Air and Airs J. G. Duncan, Air and Airs G. Al. B. Alorrison, Airs C. E. Kerr, Airs Alansel, Air and Airs E. D. Fleming, Air and Airs Lyons, Mr and Airs A. E. Lawrence, Air and Airs T. Holdgate, Air and Airs R. Holdgate, Air and Airs G. Virtue, Dr and Airs Benham, Dr and Airs Paterson, Air and Airs W. Sotham, Air and Airs J. Priest, Air and Airs F. Harold, Air and Airs D. Reece, Airs R. T. Turnbull, Air and Airs G. V. Rowbottom, Air and Afrs A. Shirtcliff, Air and Airs C. W. Wood, jun., Alisses Johns '(Christchurch), Gibson, A. Wilson, E. Casey, Taylor, Al'Keown, G. Pugh, Clark, Riley, Townsend, S. Butler, P. Catter, D. Chaplin, Al. Shivas. N. APNeil, G. Pickering, Al. Bracefield, Kennedy, D. Fleming, Glasgow (Rangiora), J. Bright, M. Eaton, JScott, A. Crowley, White, Stevens, B. Kerr, Stapleton, E(liot, Howey (2) Alanning, H. Bruce, Beckett, Isaac (3) D. Vine, Parker, D. Williams, D. Miller, Carter, Alurray, K. Quigley, K. Davidson, P. Al'Duff, Rapsey, N. O’Donoghue, and Brosnahan.

ASHBURTON, September 21. Beautiful weather favoured the players in the lawyers’ annual golf match, played on the Shirley golf links, Christchurch, .yesterday. All the players and visitors were entertained to tea by Air K. Neave, . president of the Canterbury Law Society. __Mr and Mrs Charles and Air V. Russell ~went to town for the match.

Aliss Joan Nicoll has returned home after spending six weeks in the North Island.

Aliss Jennings and Aliss Al. Jennings have returned from Wellington, where they spent a fortnight. ' The engagement is announced of Hilda Eva, only daughter of Air and Airs J. Schaffer, of Sefton, North Canterbury, to Wallace Geoffrey, eldest son of Air and Airs G. IV. Deal, of Eiffelton, Ashburton. A team of Ashburton la'dy members of the golf club motored to Timaru on Alonday and played a match in which the Timaru ladies were victorious.

Airs E. C. Rawnsley and children have returned from the mouth of the Ranjptata River, where they spent part of the school holidays. Dr and Airs Clifford James arrived in Ashburton to-day, and are the guests of Airs R. Buxton. Dr James has been engaged in research work in connection witn tropical diseases, and leaves New Zealand next month for the Solomon Islands.

The Ashburton County Racing Club is holding its spring meeting on the Ashburton course. Special trains are being run from Christchurch.

CHRISTCHURCH, September 21. The Cowlishaw Cup competition, held at the Shirley links last week, was a great success. The weather was beautiful, and Aliss Cowlishaw, the donor of the cup and captain of the Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club, was wonderful, welcoming the visitors, who began to arrive shortly after 9 o’clock, directing the starting, checking the cards, and altogether making everyone very happy. The cup was won, rather easily this time, by the Hawarden team —Aliss Betty Rutherford. Airs Wood, Airs Alacdonald, and Aliss Al. AVhite —and they deserved their success. They were only one stroke behind the winners, the Hagley team, last year. The Amuri team made its first ■appearance this year, and received a great welcome. It did well too. The Ashburton team took part this year also, but unfortunately one of the members, by playing the wrong ball, disqualified herself. Christchurch is very roud of Aliss Dorothy Chrystall, who, at Palmerston North, won the golf championship of Alanawatu, beating Mrs H. Collinson, the champion of New Zealand, in the semi-final, and her own great friend, Aliss Eileen Culling, of Auckland, in the. final. She will be taking part in the New Zealand championship at Auckland next week. Miss Kathleen Bristed has left for Auckland to play in the championship. She will be the guest of Aliss Reid. Aliss Gould, who will be the guest of Airs Tole, and Mrs E. Pumphrey, who will be the guest of Airs Percy Crisp, have also left for Auckland to play in the championship. Afrs P. B. Haggitt has returned to Christchurch from a visit to friends in Dunedin. Aliss Harcourt, of Wellington, is ’the guest of Aliss Bromley Cocks, St. Albans. Afrs Elliston Orbell, of Dunedin, .is visiting her sisters, the Alisses Tabart, Papanui road. Mrs R. L. Kitto and the Afisses Afarie, Pauline, and Maude Kitto have left Christchurch for Hanmer.

Aliss Evelyn Pinckney, of Glenaray, Southland, is the guest of Aliss -Barbara Gibson, Papanui road.

Air and Mrs Arthur Reeves. Rugby street, have returned from a visit to Waimate.

Aliss Adrienne Acland, Park terrace, has returned from Wellington, where she was the guest of Aliss Jocelyn Riddiford.

WELLINGTON, September 21. Another of the pleasant luncheon parties was given at the Pioneer Club when the guests of honour were Aliss Dutton, of the Dunedin Free Kindergartens, Airs Sidey, Airs Guy Batham (Dunedin), Airs Crompton Smith (Havelock North), Aliss Aloss (Auckland), and some of the Wellington,. Free Kindergarten Council. The tables were charmingly arranged with bulb flowers and violets, and the room with arum lilies and foliage. Aliss Dutton was the speaker, and told much that was most interesting about the Pan-Pacific Conference, which she declared should be known about to all women, for it was of great importance to them. Women’s special subjects were brought before them with so much force and power that they realised how much could and should be done in the world by their thought and agency. Miss Dutton paid a high tribute to the Chinese women and those from the Philippines, who are extremely clever and most interesting. Lady Luke moved a vote of thanks to Aliss Dutton, and questions were asked and answered, much interest being shown in the subjects. A very delightful afternoon was spent at Lower Hutt when her Excellency Lady Alice Fergusson paid a visit to the local branch of the League of Afothers, being the founder of the movement and the Dominion president. The weather was perfect, and there was .a gathering of about 250 women, many of whom were grateful indeed for the kind forethought which had provided an upstairs creche, where well-accustomed helpers took charge of all the little ones to enable the mothers thoroughly to enjoy the afternoon and the address given by her Excellency. This was on the “ Sanctity of Alarriage,” and it was a very fine and inspiring one, full of helpful ideas and suggestions for copijlß bfippily and successfully with the many difficulties of married life. Lady Alice urged the women to make an ideal and ' try to live up to it, recognising that tolerance of one another’s views was an. important feature leading to success. The training of the children should be done by both parents, neither shirking duty, but trying to do their best, and to “ live ” the example which all children needed to make them the people which all hope ■to leave the world to in the future. Duty to each other should be the means of guiding married people through many awkward corners in life, and it was certain 4 that happy married life was the ideal for" all. Self-sacrifice and devotion were needed, and would accomplish wonders. Dr Platts Alills moved the hearty vote of thanks which was given with a right good will by all present. Afternoon tea was served, and there was a little music, her Excellency playing and singing, which gave great pleasure. Alesdames Chisholm and Phillips also sang, and Aliss Findlay played for a delightful little community sing. Her Excellency went upstairs to visit the creche before she left, and was presented with a dainty little "’hite cradle of flowers. The afternoon was a most memorable • one in the history of the branch.

A cordial welcome back to New Zealand after his tour overseas was tendered to Sir William Hall-Jones by the Society of the Alen of Kent. The party was held at Perth Chambers, and there was a good attendance of members and friends. Air F. L. Dean, the chairman, extended the compliments of the association to Sir William, and expressed their pleasure at seeing him come back so well in health after his holiday. Sir William thanked all for their kindness, but was anxious that all should realise that he had liot really had a holiday, but had been extremely busy, although he had made time to go and visit a sister of Air Dean’s in her beautiful home in Hampstead, and the father of Air Large, who lived at Tunbridge in an ideal English home. Sir William then went to Bromley, in Kent, where, as a Kentish man from overseas, he had a delightful welcome. The speaker concluded with expressing his pleasure at being back in New Zealand among so many friends, although he had not had the holiday that was supposed. Dancing followed, and then supper with some pleasing music. Clever fancy dancing was given by Aliss Alartin and Air Barry. “ Auld Lang Syne ” and the National Anthem brought a particularly pleasant evening to a close. A successful social afternoon party was held recently at the residence of Airs F. B. Hunt in aid of the Seatoun branch of the AV.N.R., and to add to the proceeds of Violet Day, which is held annually for the benefit of the residential nursery. The hostesses were Airs Hunt, Airs B. Gardiner, and Miss Freeman. There was a large attendance, and all had a very pleasant time. Some charming items wer< given by Alisses Hilda Chudlay, and Kath leen Jansen, Aliss Nora Burt and Mrs S Tingey. All gave finished performances, which were very highly appreciated. Amusing competitions were held, the winners being Alesdames Tonks, Smyth, and Lancaster, the trophies being donated by Airs Hunt; Afternoon tea was served*

and a happy social time spent, concluding with a very hearty vote of thanks being passed to the hostesses. A happy debutante dance was given recently by Mr and Mrs G. A. C. Robieson, of Oriental Bay at the Oddfellow’s Hall, when their younger daughter, Phyllis, made her debut into society. The hall was gaily and tastefully decorated for the occasion, and later in the evening balloons and streamers were let down among the dancers, causing plenty of fun. Mrs Robieson was wearing black and gold, with a handsome black lace cape. Miss Robieson ■was in a charming frock of pale salmon pink embroidered georgette, the skirt made with a series of small frills. She carried a pretty little Victorian posy. There were about 100 guests, among them being a number of the girls who had “ come out ” this season, and who wore their dainty debutante frocks. Among those present were Mrs Guy Robieson. in black with a ped and black Spanish shawl; Mrs Perkins and Mrs Bridge, both wearing black; Mrs G. Aiderton, black «nnd amize; Mesdames Bradshaw, E. C. Little,- C. F. Macintosh, V.. H. Freeth. L. G. Moss, Misses D. Neilson, P. Prendeville, Amon. M. Gillespie, S. Preedy. K. Haire, T. Hogg, O. Whiteford, A. Kirkcaldie, B. Dernier (Feilding), J. Withy, M. Webb, J. Farrington, N. Evans. K. Gunn, and many others. . Mr and Mrs Douglas Whyte have arrived in Wellington from the south, and will take up their residence at Karori. Mrs Denton Leech is visiting Hamilton and Wellington before returning to Dunedin. Dr Ada Paterson is paying a visit to Auckland. Miss Halmai Loughnan. of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs White, .of Hobson street, and will leave shortly for Napier. Miss B. Milne, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs K. Mason, of Central terrace. Mrs A. A. Tennant is the guest of her mother, Mrs W. A. M'Gregor, of Invercargill. Miss Margaret Whyte has returned to Wellington from the south. ■ Mr and Mrs J. Kelsey, of Hastings, have paid a brief visit to Wellington. . Misses Bridges and Halmes, who have been the guests of Miss Cotterill, of Christchurch, have returned to Wellington. Mrs Norton Francis has returned to . Christchurch after a visit to the North Island. Mrs Algar Williams and Mrs Bernard Wood, who have been visiting the north, have returned to Christchurch*

Mesdames Marris and Riddick and Miss Proud are Wellington visitors to Mount Cook. The Rev. D. Calder and Mrs Calder ri-tnrn--d by the Uliinaroa from an overseas tour, .... A. Fraer, who was the leader of the New Zealand delegation to the Pan-Pacific Conference, has been the guest of her brother-in-law, Mr T. M. Wilford, while in Wellington. Mrs F. R. Simms has returned to Wellington from Christchurch.

WAIRARAPA, September 21. A wedding of much interest took place in the Knox Presbyterian Church in Masterton, when Kathleen, third daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Stewart, of Nireaha, was married to Mr Buchanan Drysdale, also of Nireaha-Eketahuna. The Rev. J. Davie officiated. Miss M. Stewart was bridesmaid, Miss Allison Pryde flower girl, and Mr J. Daysh best man. The engagement is announced of Joyce, only daughter of Captain S. S. and Mrs Dixon, St. John’s Hill, Wanganui, to William Drummond, second son of the Rev. R. J. and Mrs Keall, of Greytown, Wairarana. Mrs S. G. Wilton, of Masterton, is leaving Masterton to take up, residence in Hamilton. Miss A M'Donald. Featherston, spent the week-end in Wellington. Mrs Carmichael, of Christchurch, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs G. Vincent, Featherston. Mrs Webb, of Oamaru, is staying with Miss Williams. Mr and Mrs H. B. Dyer, Masterton, have returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss V. Millar, of Whareama, was a week-end visitor at “Moerangi.” Miss Kummer is visiting Wellington. Mrs Mackay, of Auckland, is staying with Mr and Mrs H. P. Hugo, Masterton. Mrs Levin, Feilding, is the guest of Mr and Mrs lan Macßae, Masterton. Mrs Pinkey, of Nelson, is the guest of Mrs W. L. Hunter, Masterton. • Mrs Vivian .Donald has returned home from a holiday at Castlepoint. Miss Celia Drummond, of Wellington, has been staying in Masterton. Mrs Bamford has returned to Wellington. Miss D. Saunders is staying in Palmerston. North. Bessie M'Gregor, of Hamilton, is visiting Masterton. Mrs H. Evans, Masterton, is in Wellington. Miss Rosewarne is visiting Wellington.

Miss Mary Diggins left Masterton for a trip to Sydney. Miss Sybil Fowler, of Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of Mrs Sydney Smith, Masterton. , Mrs J. B. Henry, of Auckland, has returned from a visit to Masterton. Mrs J. M. M'Leau, of Wellington, is staying with Mr and Mrs M. B. Tait, Featherston. Mrs Jackson, of Picton, is spending a holiday in South Featherston. Mrs Dale, of Palmerston North, is visiting Martinborough. Mrs A. W. Low is visiting Wellington. Mrs Blake, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs R. C. Drummond. Mrs G. Brown, Masterton, is the guest of Mrs G. G. Taylor, Pahiatua. Mrs Gillon, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs C. C. Ramsden, Masterton. Mrs W. M'Lean has returned to Christchurch. - ... Mrs Gladstone has gone to Paekakariki.

WANGANUI, September 21. Miss Lucas, of Nelson, is the guest of Mrs A. H. Boyes in College street. Miss Joan Page, of Hawera, is spending the week in Wanganui for the golf tournament. , • xl Mrs Davidson, of Wellington, is the guest of Miss M. A. Newcombe, and will play at the Belmont golf tournament toMrs Balfour, St. John’s Hill, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs Bal-four-Kelly, at New Plymouth, has returned to Wanganui. • Dr Burnham and Mrs Burnham are American' visitors to this city while on a tour of New Zealand, and are the guests of Mrs W. Christie in Guyton street. Mrs Rutherford and Mrs Harris, of Marton, are fhe guests of Mrs H. Bayley at Westmere. .. The Misses E. and N. Wright paid a short visit to their home town (Wellington) during the week-end. Mrs F. Therkleson, who has been the guest of Mrs Helm in Wellington, returned to W T anganui to-day. A very jolly cabaret dance was given by the Misses Evelyn and Nola Wright in the Luxor Cabaret on Wednesday evening last for pupils and their friends. Among those present were: Miss N. Wright, wearing rose beaded in gold; Miss E. Wright, pale blue georgette beaded in crystal; Mrs Lomas, handsome black and gold sequin gown embroidered in wasp effect; Mrs T. H. Rice, black georgette; Mrs Somerville, black frock; Mrs Strachan, black charmeuse; Mrs Hirst and Miss Zeisler, shaded blue pleated gorgette; Miss Welch, blue; Miss J. Walton, pink puffed taffeta; Miss Broad, white georgette and' diamante; Miss C. Batten, rose taffeta; Miss D. Doig, white georgette; Miss D. Drew, rose pink and gold lace. Miss Collins, pale pink velvet; Miss J. M'Leod, pink taffeta; Miss Lovegrove, silver tissue; Miss L. Lilburne. ivory georgette; Miss M'Gregor, rose pink; Miss M. M'Gregor, pale shell pink and floral chenille wrap; Miss M. Meuli, pink frilled georgette; Miss S. Richardson, cocoa-coloured taffeta and gold; Miss M. M'Donald, black taffeta; Miss J. Barton, cyclamen and green taffeta; Miss C. Jackson, silver embossed georgette; Miss W. Hean, terracotta beaded frock; Miss Lee Swan, white crystal beaded georgette; Miss M. Pawson, torquoise blue taffeta; Miss Blythe, gold tissue; Miss P. Campbell, rose panne velvet and georgette; Miss Z. Campbell, periwinkle blue satin; Miss G. Nelson, scarlet velvet bodice and coffee georgette; Miss M'Naught, eau de nil; Miss Hoy, light water-green georgette; Miss Gilroy, white satin and georgette; Miss Aston, apricot satin; Miss Maxwell, old rose lace; Miss Crease, eggshell blue; Miss Jones, pink georgette; Miss Stratton, rose taffeta and georgette; Miss M. Sampson, pale pink; and Miss B. Spurdie, orchid mauve; and Messrs Rice, J. Shelly, Meuli, Pawson, Carter, H. Bain, N. James, G. Weekes, Scott, W. Strachan, Ar Wilson, H. Wall, Hardings, M'lntosh, E. Hartwell, ‘G. Smith, E. Richardson. R. Somerville, R. Sutherland, W. Kellick, H. Symes, J. Howie, H. Gilberd, C. Gardner, J. Broad. F. Lomas, G.' Carlson, Harman, and Laffey. Miss Nancy Bagnall, who has been the guest of Mrs Glasgow at Turakina, returned to Palmerston North yesterday. Mrs Friend and Miss R. Friend were hostesses at a gift evening last week in honour of Miss L. Sheppard, who is to be married shortly. .Mrs L. Fowler, of Dannevirke, who is visiting this city for the golf tournament, is the guest of Mrs Jacobs in College street. Miss Eva Burgess, of Hawera, is the guest of Mrs Christie in Guyton street. Miss Inglis, of Hawke’s Bay, is visiting Wanganui this week. On Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs D. Bird gave a jolly twenty-first birthday party for their daughter Muriel. The rooms were attractively decorated in pink flowers and spring blossoms, and the evening was spent ■"with music and dancing.

FEILDING, September 20. Mrs C. Webster has returned from a visit to New Plymouth. Miss Betty Mason is the guest of Mrs Ward, “ Claudelands,” Hamilton. Mrs Honeyfield is the guest of Mrs David Bell, “ Strathspey.” Miss Moore, of Napier, is the guest of Mrs St. Paul. Mrs J. E. Barltrop has been re-elected unopposed as a parents’ representative on the Board of Managers of the Agricultural High School. Feilding amateur talent, organised byMessrs Cardston and Baxter, opened a most enjoyable and lively entertainment in the Tivoli Theatre on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights of this week, when they initiated their revue season with the “Punch Bowl” and “If I Marry Again.” Those who made the revue possible were: Personnel of the orchestra —conductor Mr W. Brabyn, S. Lean. L. Airson, A. Feeney, W. Stringer, E. Garlick, G. Smith, J. Carmichael, with Miss Marjorie Bartholomew at the piano. Ladies and gentlemen of the ensembles: Mesdames Foster, Firth, Harding, Kingston, and Tankersley, Misses Collins, Alsop, Hickmott, Neilson, Lindstrom, Holinam Pearse, Waterworth, Walton (2), Wares, Marston, Jones, Shapleski, Miller, Dewe, Shelton, Hayward, Hurdle Knyvett, Wells, Fraser, Sporle, M'Mahon, Maguire, Redwood, Younger, M'Connan, Bridge, Harvey, Mayo, Stewart, Robson, Davidson and Dewar, and Messrs Kingston (2), Morris, Harding, Thompson,

Gibson, Kitchen, Alsop, Curtis, Pike, M'Leod, D’Ath, M'Clelland, Haybittie, Davis, Bridge, Scott, Wood, Williams, and Foster. The Mayor and Mrs Fair entertained the Revue Company at supper last night after the curtain had fallen upon “ If I Marry Again.” It was a large, merry party, with outburst of song and choruses. The Mayor presided, and he and Mr Cardston extended warm thanks to all the performers and everyone who had assisted in the production. Mr Geo. Kingston replied. Presentations were made to Messrs Cardston and Baxter and Miss Bartholomew, who was eulogised for her splendid work at the niano.

PALMERSTON NORTH, September 21. Mrs Gerald Gladstone, of Hawke’s Bay. is the guest of Mrs S. Goldingham, Palmerston North. Mrs L. Potter, Palmerston North, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Amongst those present at the Cabaret de Luxe last night were Mrs Pirani, Feilding, black georgette; Miss Pirani, anricot georgette and gold lace; Mrs M'Gruer, Feilding, black crepe de chine; Mrs Hanger, Feilding, black georgette; Mrs Miles, Feilding, black lace over red; Miss Thistle, powder blue georgette; Mrs R. Thomson, white chenille georgette; Miss Marie Sim, apricot georgette; Miss ( Mildred Sira, black georgette; Miss Molly Hume, Masterton, blue and gold lace; Miss C. Moore, lemon georgette; Miss P. Keel ing, blue georgette; Miss O’Connor, black taffeta; Mrs Phillips, green georgette and silver; Miss M. Akers, blue georgette beaded in silver; Miss E. Wall, turquoise blue velvet; Miss M'lnnes, blue taffeta and cream lace; Miss M. Fitzherbert, apple green taffeta; Miss B. Loughnan, shot blue taffeta; Miss Lexie Macdonald, black georgette painted in pink; Miss J. Cousins, black georgette and velvet; Miss Gavin, cyclamen georgette; Mrs V. Cameron, green velvet; Mrs L. M. Abraham, black lace; Mrs G. Lyons, mulberry, chenille; Mrs Lucas, scarlet crepe de chine and fur; Miss D. Torstonson, red georgette and silver; Miss L. de Rose, cerise and silver georgette; Mrs A. Trass, pink crepe de chine and silver; Mrs F. Pegden, black; Miss O. Haggitt. black embroidered georgette; Mrs H. Seifert, oink georgette;, Miss I. Smith, black velvet and taffeta.; Miss E. Seiffert, white charmeuse; Miss D. Turvey, silver crystal;

Miss I. Mallace, gold tulle and taffeta: Miss R. Kavanagh, pale green taffeta; Miss Neagle, cream chenille georgette; and Miss H. Kavanagh, black taffeta. Miss E. Chaplin, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Eggers, Palmerston North. Miss Mavis Dickson, Palmerston North, is visiting Auckland. Mass Betty Hogg i 8 the guest of Mrs Vv T , Lr_ Fitzherbert, Palmerston North. Miss E. Trask is spending a holiday at Paekakariki. Miss Nina Moore is spending a few days in Hawkes Bay, where she is the guest of Mrs A. M'Hardy, “Blackhead.” Miss Margaret Guy has left for Auckland, where she is to meet Miss Freda - Guy who is returning from a trip to England. Mrs N. Mackie is spending a few davs in Napier. Mrs E. Forster Pratt has returned from a visit to Wellington. Miss Bosworth has returned from Turawho has been staying with Mrs G. Lusk. Palmerston North, lias returned to Auckland. P a k Abraham has returned to btratiord after a short visit to Palmers' ton North. Mrs David Collins has returned to 1' eatnerston. Miss.l. S. M’Rae has returned from Kai Iwi. Mrs J. M'Gregor. who has been the Rpest of Mrs J. Murray. Palmerston North, has returned to Dunedin. BAY, September 18. Mrs D. M'lver, of “ Te Hoe,” Te Arai Valley, gave a charming party to celebrate the eleventh birthday of her daughter Heather. The function eventuaJe xit* ie family residence, and several or the guests attended in fancy dress. Dancing was indulged in in the spacious sun porch, and Chinese lanterns, greenery, streamers were used with picturesque effect in the scheme of decorations. Earty tea for the young folk was served in the'dining room, and the tables were artistically decorated with heliotrope primulas, whilst a handsome birthday cake with 11 candles held pride of place e es^lv 9 board. Supper for the adults was dispensed in a flower-filled drawing room. The hostess wore a becoming gown of black charmeuse embroidered with jet. Those in fancy dress were : Miss Heather M'lver (ballet dancer) Miss Ruth Shanks (Dolly Var- * j ’ e tty M'lver (gipsy), Miss Audrey Field (Madame Pompadour), Pr?T UglilS /J 1 ?™ 1- ,, (sailor), Alexander Ml\er (Turk), Peggy Jobson (Scotch lassie), Annie Livingstone (Christmas cracker). Lilia Livingstone (bathing belle) Enc Ogden (cowboy), Frank Field (Red Indian), Peter Livingstone (Hindu). Oth ers present included Mrs Theo, r leld, who wore a blue crepe de chine fr 9 ck J Mrs W. Shanks, black chiffon \elvet; Mrs J. R. Read, black georgette; and Mrs VV. Livingstone, black crepe de chine; Misses JV. Munro, Livingstone, M. and b. Livingstone and L. and G. King. The Gisborne Women’s Club, the National Council of Women, and the Women’s Reserve combined to entertain two visitors to the town—Mrs C. A. Fraer, one of the New Zealand delegates to the Pan-Pacific Conference at Honolulu, and Mrs Frieda Shaw, of Wellington. Bowls of beautiful daffodils and freesias enhanced the large social room and quantities of Iceland poppies added a gay touch of colour. Mrs H. F. Walker, president of the National Council of Women, introduced Mrs Fraer, who delivered an interesting and instructive address on “ Pacific Womenfolk,” at the conclusion of which she was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mrs Shaw contributed greatly to the pleasure of the evening by rendering “ The Cuckoo,” “ The Cuckoo Clock,” and “ The Happy Song,” and was warmly applauded by an appreciative audience. Miss Muriel Smith charmingly rendered the accompaniments. A dainty supper concluded the entertainment. Miss Jean Ludbrook was hostess at a bridge party given at the residence of her aunt, Miss M. J. Ludbrook, of Haronga road, Kaiti. The rooms were charmingly adorned with quantities of freesias, sweet peas, and daffodils, and the hostess received in black taffeta. The guests included Mesdames L. Cotterill and H. Williams (Ruatoria), Misses Amy Gray, M. Gardner (Napier), H. Nolan, and D. Bignall. and a number of gentlemen. Mrs Berkley Tyerman gave a bridge tea in honour of her sister, Mrs Eric Rhodes, of Wellington. The hostess wore silver lame with cascade to the left side and an apricot posy on the shoulder. Mrs Rhodes wore black crepe de chine relieved with green. The players included Mesdames H. R. Kendon, H. Fraser, A. Langridge, C. E. Robinson, L. Barriball, and Harris, and Misses M. Woodward and Little worth. Mrs H. B. Williams, of Turihau, entertained a number of friends at her residence during the week, and the beautiful gardens and walks were a source of much pleasure to the guests. The hostess was attractively gowned in a beige jumper suit. The guests included Mesdames Harold Williams (Ruatoria), H. Hegarty, T. Jex-Blake, W. B. Willock, W. G. Sherratt, G. Gaddum (Mohaka). V. Barker, and J. C. N. Thomas, Misses Barker (2), Hegarty (2), Thomas (3), and M. Sherratt.

HAWKE’S BAY, September 20. The cabaret at Napier is always one of the attractions of the week. On Saturday evening there were present Mrs I. M'Kinnon, Misses U. Loudoun, Vautier, Moore, Steed, Bernau, Anderson, Moffat, Harston, Triggs, Dean, Von Dadelszen (Hastings), P. Wright, and others. A pleasant afternoon took place at the Women’s Club in Napier, when Mesdames C. F. Hetley, F. A. Hetley, W. G. Wood, and Miss L. Williams were the hostesses. Among the guests were Mesdames Carlile, Fussell, Gould, Henley, Hindmarsh, C. H. Pollock, Sproule, Marshbanks, KinrossWhite, Russell Duncan, Harvey, P. Patullo, A. B. Campbell, V. Cox, Tennant, C. Morris, Gardiner. H. B. Lusk, Cornford, Leversedge, and Napier, and Misses Tylee, Campbell, Buchanan (2), Newton, Mackay. D. Tennant, Craig, Kirk, Leithead, Morris, and Twigg. The engagement is announced of Merle Ailee-. second daughter of Mi' and Mrs A. J. Nicol, of Gisborne, to Angus Gordon, son of Mrs J. C. Cairns and the lata Air Cairns, of Havelock North.

Mrs G. Pain, of Wairarapa, is on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs Gow, of Palmerston North, is a visitor to Napier. Mr and Mrs Winston Barron have returned from Dunedin. Miss Macdonald, matron of the hospital, is leaving shortly for a visit to Dunedin. Mrs C. A. Fraer has been in Hawke’s Bay. During her short visit she lectured at the Women’s Community Club, Hastings. The Rev. E. C. Crosse and Mrs Crosse, of Christchurch, were visitors in Hawke’s Bay. Miss Ormond, of Napier, was the guest of her sister, Mrs J. Miller, of Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs Gifford, of Hastings, have returned from Auckland. Mrs Rogers, of Havelock North, is on holiday in Wellington. Miss P. Wall, of Wanganui, was in Napier for the Badminton tournament. The engagement is announced of Florence Egidia, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. G. Lethbridge, of “ Mahoe,” Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay, to Hugh' Gordon, second son of Mrs Hare and the late Mr G. G. Hare, of “Wavertree,” Cunninghams, Feilding. Mrs Vautier, of Napier, has returned from a visit to the south. Miss Vallance, of Wairarapa, is on a visit to Hawke’s Bay. . Mrs Daniel and Miss Daniel, of Masterton, are visitors to Napier. Miss Robertson, of Dannevirke, was the guest of N. Moore, Palmerston North. _Miss Williams, of Wanganui, was in for a brief visit. Miss S. Fowler, of Hastings, is on a visit to Masterton. Mrs Selwyn Chambers, Havelock North, is the guest of Mrs Glanville Holdsworth, of Gisborne, WAIKATO, September 20. A very enjoyable dance was given in the Regent ballroom at Hamilton on Thursday night, when the staff of the Bank of New South Wales entertained a number of their friends. The decorations were very pretty, the ballroom being gay with gold and blue streamers. In the supper, room the flowers on the table were tangerine Iceland poppies, daffodils, and Argentine peas. Mrs Ji. G. Guy, the hostess, wore a smart vieux rose georgette frock. Others present were Mesdames F. Grant. W. Peterson, A. Griffiths, Buckland. M'Caw, and Duftbar, Misses I. Guy, B. Manning, A. Coventry, M. Ross, J. Masters, Mercer, L. Nicholls, Johnstone. R. Sorby, C. Vautier, N. Monckton, M Johns, J. Banks, H. Oliver. F. Peacock, M. Anchor, G. Cleveley, Z. Mason, G. Denz, N. Capper, R. Vickery. J. Morrison, A. Halliday, M. Greville, V. M'Micken, M. Barber. A. Wilson. R. Burley, D. Pratt, A. Gilfillan, and D. Wilson.

A jolly dance was held at Cambridge on Friday in the Leamington Hall. The decorations in the ballroom were large Japanese umbrellas and Iceland poppies Those present were Mesdames R. Cox, E. R. Lee, Souter, Bryce, Porritt, I. Taylor, Horne, Chamberlain, Hewitt, C. Meredith, Sawers, Lewis, M. Wells, Hart, Ferguson, and A. Gane, Misses Hall, Hart, Garland. M. Meeking, K. Maeky, B. Taylor, J. Meredith, D. Harvie, M. Hicks, R. Lewis, K. Horne, 0. Christophers, Armstrong, Grummitt, D. Cox, Calvert, C. Hart. Rowland, Dallimore, N. Armstrong, B. Martyn, M. Souter, Nolan, E. Mackereth, M. Eastwood, B. Speight, Blair, Anderson. N. Lamb, M. Bourke, M Chamberlain, B. Skeet, K. Bryce, R. Lewis, J. Sawers, B. Lee, M. Ambury, and M. M’Cathie. An enjoyable farewell bridge evening was given on Wednesday at the Lyceum Club for Mrs A. A. Meek by Mrs E. R. Gresham. The hostess wore a smart cerise and blue embossed georgette frock, and Mrs Meek brown and gold georgette with a smart bridge coat. The guests were Mesdames J. C. Gray, O’Meara, F. B. Jolly, C. Sutcliffe, T. F. Jolly, Strang, H. J. M’Mullin. G. N. Hvde, A. Furze, P. E. Stevens, P. R. Stewart, 1. Y. Lusk, H. Hobbins, J. E. Chitty. H. Hasler, and H. J. Greenslade, Miss C. Jolly. Stevens, Wallnutt, E. Eggleston. G. Wyatt, G. Eggleston. On Saturday afternoon the president and committee of the Old Girls’ Association entertained the teachers of the Hamilton High School at afternoon tea in the Lyceum Club. The lounge was decorated with Iceland poppies and daffodils. Musical items were contributed by Misses R. Burley, White, G. Hodgson, and Bowie. The competitions were won by Miss Hogg and Miss White. Those present were Mesdames Eben. Wilson, J. Baxter, and Pringle Nelson, Misses R. Burley, D. Speight. Tizard. Bowie, Hogg, L. Nicholls. G. Wyatt, M. Campbell, White, E. Wilkes, A. Turley, D. Sweeney, D. Wilkes, and E. Newell.

AUCKLAND, September 20. The “ at home ” which was 'held in the Click Clack Cabaret last Thursday evening by the president and members of the Officers Club was attended by a large number of guests, and was in every respect a most enjoyable function. The decorations were carried out in a scheme of gold and blue, thus making a most effective background for the prettily frocked dancers, while the scarlet and blue of the military uniforms very materially heightened the effect. Blue and gold shades covered the central lights, with crimson shades over those against the walls, while the Eastern scenes w-hich panelled the sides of the room added yet more brilliancy. Spring flowers were used to decorate the supper tables. The guests were received by Hardie Neil and Mrs Neil, the latter

wearing a frock of black georgette and lace, with diamante trimming. _Mr and Mrs Harman Reeves, of Dunedin, are at present' in Auckland, after which a visit to Rotorua is contemplated. Mr and Mrs J. B. Stevens, of Oamaru, are spending a few weeks in Auckland. Some of the returned delegates from the Pan-Pacific Conference were welcomed last Monday evening in the Y.W.C.A. Hall by the National Council of Women. The president of the National Council, Miss B. Carnachan, presided, and introduced the various speakers. Mrs C. A. Fraer, Domipresident of the National Council of Women, and leader of the New Zealand delegates at Honolulu, briefly described the formation of the conference, with special reference to the round-table method, which was adopted to promote free discussion among the delegates. Other speakers were Miss Chaplin, of Christchurch, chairwoman of the education section; Miss Swayne, of Sydney; Mrs T. E. Taylor, of Christchurch; and Mrs Denton Leech, of Dunedin. Australian and New Zealand delegates to the conference were the guests of the Auckland branch of the League of Nations Union at a luncheon on Monday of last week. Mr E. C. Cutten presided. Mrs Denton Leech, of Dunedin, Dominion secretary of the union, and one of the delegates to the conference, gave an interesting outline of the friendly meeting of the women from the Western and Eastern countries. As the outcome of the Auckland Girls’ Athletic Association taking over the Remuera hockey grounds as a girls’ sports ground, a meeting has been held to consider the formation of a Girls’ Cricket Association. Miss Jean Begg was in the chair. There ywas a good representation from the various organised girls’ sports bodies in the city, and the proposal to form an Auckland Girls’ Cricket Association was unanimously agreed to. Play is to commence in November. An unusually prolonged thunderstorm , accompanied by heavy rain was experienced all over Auckland last Sunday evening. We have had an unusually wet month, and it is hoped the thunderstorm, which is. the worst experienced for some years, will clear the air, and permit of our enjoying the fine weather long overdue.

WEDDING. First Presbyterian Church, Tay street, Invercargill, was the scene of . a very pretty wedding on Tuesday, 14th inst., at noon. The contracting couple were John T., eldest son of Air John Morton, of Seaward Downs, and Johan Calder, second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bower, also of Seaward Downs. Tbe Rev. R. D. M'Ewan,. of Edendale South parish, was the officiating minister, and the service was witnessed by a very large number of gnesta. The railing around the pulpit

and choir stalls was tastefully decorated with .spring narcissi, and prior to and at the end of tfie service appropriate musical selections were delightfully played by the church organist, Airs Bokenshire. lhe bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a lovely dress of white georgette and radium lace, a veil of silk embroidered tulle arranged in mobcap style, with a coronet of pearls and eardrops of orange blossom, and white hose and silver shoes. Aliss Thelma Stevenson, a daughter of Air F. G. Stevenson, secretary of the Southland Education Board, as a close friend of the bride, was first bridesmaid, and Miss Catherine Alorton, only sister of the bridegroom, was second maid. Two little misses, Margaret and Joyce M’Call, nieces of the bride, acted as flower girls, and wee John Bowex - Al'Donald, a nephew of the bride, was page boy. The bridegroom was attended by his youngest brother, Air Thomas Alorton. The first bridesmaid was frocked in apple green crepe de chine, and the second in pastel pink in the sam«, material, each frock being daintily trimmed with ecru lace, hose of the same shade as the lace, and black satin shoes. There were also worn becoming bandeaux of flowers to tone with the frocks, caught with bunches of apple green tulle on one and pastel pink tulle on the other. Dainty pearls were their ornaments, the gifts of the bridegroom. The flower girls looked very pretty, Margaret in powder-blue crepe de chine, and Joyce in pink georgette, both wearing white socks and black patent shoes. They each wore a dainty bandeau of pink and blue rosebuds, caught with a bunch of tulle to match their frocks. Gold bangles were their ornaments, the gifts of the bridegroom. The page boy was smartly dressed in a navy tailored suit with white silk shirt and grey tie, to correspond with the bridegroom and his attendant. Airs Bower, the bride’s mother, was attired in a navy ensemble suit, with a very smart hat to tone. At the close of the marriage ceremony the company adjourned to the Federal Tea Rooms for the wedding breakfast. The Rev. Air M’Ewan presided over the festive gathering, which numbered over 100 guests, representative of the Seaward Downs, Alataura Island, Wyndham. Alcnzies Ferry, Edendale, and Gorge Road communities, also including relatives and close friends from farther afield. For travelling, the bride wore a very smait tailored costume, with becoming hat. and. hose and shoes to correspond, and carried an elegant handbag, the gift of the bridegroom, and a fur coat, also a gift. Prior to her marriage the bride (on resigning her position as infant mistress in Seaward Downs School) was presented by the residents of the district Wl . i a engraved gold wristlet w.atch. The children entertained her to afternoon tea. when they presented her with a xylonite set. Air and Airs John Alorton, jun., were welcomed home by the residents of Seaward Downs and entertained at a delightful dance, when they were made the recipients of a substantial cheque. The choir and Bible Class also paid a surprise visit to their home, when a happy evening was snent, the bride being presented with solid silver soup spoons. '