TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3890, 2 October 1928, Page 61

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, October 1. Mrs Greenfield is visiting Wellington.

Miss May Haggitt has returned from Timaru.

Mr and Miss Webster returned from North Canterbury this week.

Miss Clapperton. has returned from Christchurch. - —

Miss Nancy Barr returned from the north on Wednesday.

Miss Cara Graham is visiting Mrs J F. Reid, Burnside, near Oamaru.

Mrs Cox, Timaru, is on a holiday visit to Dunedin.

Mrs Al’Beth has returned from Auckland after a long absence from Dunedin.

Mrs Brugh has gone out into the country for a little change.

Mr and Mrs Harman Reeves have returned from Auckland and Rotorua.

Lady Stringer has been spending a short time in Dunedin, staying at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs R. Acton Adams and Miss Adine Acton Adams have returned after spending some weeks in Canterbury.

Mrs Gordon Denniston and her children are staying with Lady Sim, Musselburgh Rise.

At the St. Clair golf links on Tuesday afternoon Mrs Gilbert (captain) and Mrs Breeze (deputy captain) gave tea and piesented trophies, Mrs C. Wight (senior) and Mrs Allan Young (junior) being the winners.

Mrs Bulte, who has been travelling overseas, will leave London on the Oronsay on the 27th of this month, and, by arriving in Sydney on December 5. hopes to be back in Dunedin in time for Christmas.

Mrs Leslie Wilson gave a delightful morning tea at the Tudor Hall on Saturday for Miss Hartmann Present were Mrs Terence Bridgeman. Misses S. Macpherson, B. Reeves, Fenwick (2). N. Hartmann. J. Batchelor, G. Finch, G. Hislop, and M. Reid. x

Miss Lois White leaves England by the Ruapehu in November for New Zealand. Professor and Mrs Park have left England to return to New Zealand via South where they intend spending a few weeks. It is always pleasant to hear of people returning.

Much disappointment was felt here at the inability of Capt. Kingsford Smith and party to visit our southern city. Certainly the climatic conditions were most unfavourable, making it only too evident that they could not come. Now a good flight and safe arrival in Australia is the wish of all New Zealanders.

On Saturday evening Miss Dorothy Roberts gave a cabaret party at the Tudor Hall for Miss Marie Stead, Hawke’s —Bay. As usual, the hall looked beautiful f with coloured lights and glorious flowers 'Present were Misses Batchelor, Fenwick (2), Al. Hartmann, and G. Finch; Messrs P. Bridgeman, R. Blunt, G. Wilson. Reeves (2), and Chettle.

After a cold spell of tempestuous weather the sudden change on Saturday to warmth and glorious sunshine was a treat and ideal for all out-door sports. (The basket ball teams, ten in number, competing for the two Te Taumata shields were indeed fortunate in having such a day. The Oval was a fine sight of life and activity.

A very successful evening was given by the music circle at the Otago Women’s .Club on Friday’ for Miss Vera Moore, the brilliant pianist. The evening being an open one was largely attended, and all enjoyed the opportunity of meeting Miss Moore. She spoke of her recent visit- to Nelson, and the enthusiastic reception of the audience when she gave her piano recital.

On Wednesday Miss Phyllis Cheeseman have an afternoon tea for Miss Joan Hartmann, who wore a navy blue gown, with hat of navy and fawn. The hostess wore a becoming frock of beige georgette, her mother, Mrs G. R. Cheeseman, assisting her daughter in entertaining the guests. Present were Mesdames. A. A. Finch, W. O. Al'Kellar,' and, Terence Bridgeman; Misses N. Hartmann, B. P.eeves, D. Ramsay, and R. Oram.

The Dunedin Hospital Guil V held the last meeting for the season on \mrsday. Mrs Glendinning, president, was in the

chair, and about 40 members were present. The attendance throughout the year had been excellent, about 550 garments having been made. The guild had sustained a great loss in one of its valuable members in the death of Miss Hutchison, who was one of the original members, and had acted as treasurer for 21 years. All stood in silence as a mark of respect and regret.

Mrs H. J. Duncan gave an afternoon tea at the Tudor Hall on Friday for the members of the executive before giving up the presidency of the Ladies’ Bowling Association. The tables were arranged in tones of purple (the association colours). The Ladies’ Bowling Association held a most successful birthday party at the Pioneers’ Hall on Wednesday. The cake was a wonderful work of art, representing a bowling green, woods, and kitties. The hall was beautifully decorated, and an enjoyable evening passed all too quickly.

The Plunket Society is holding its annual street sale on October 5, and is much disappointed at not having the large supply of narcissi coming from Messrs _ Simpson and Hart, which has been given them for the last 16 years. But this year the Weatherstone blooms are to go in another direction. Fortunately for the Plunket Society, a large contribution is to go to it after the Horticultural Society’s show from a northern grower. These flowers will be of a very high quality, and should make a good profit for the society.

Miss Joan Hartmann, whose wedding is drawing very near, has been the honoured guest at many little social functions throughout the week. Miss Greta Finch gave a morning tea at her parents’ residence, Royal terrace, on Tuesday. Among those present were Mesdames Finch. Leslie Mills, W. O. APKellar, and Terence Bridgeman, Misses Joan, Nancy, and Della Hartmann, Blomfield, Gallaw r ay, Macpherson, M. Halstead, D. Ramsay, G. Hislop, B. Fitzgerald, I. Hart, P. Cheeseman, R Milne, Reid (2), Reeves, D. Roberts, N. Fenwick, Stephenson, Todd, etc.

The results from the sale in the streets of art union tickets for the “ Southern Cross ” flags appears to have been very satisfactory, and will help to swell the hospital funds. The following ladies gave their services by selling at the street corners:—Mesdames Marshall Macdonald, S. M. Park, Garth Gallaway, Alacfie, Todd, W. Wilson, R. W. Hall. Fraser, Campbell, Rust, Shepherd, Robb. Milburn, Barningham, Clark, Longworth, M'Cormack, Telford, and Glue; Misses Todd, Moody, N. Dowling, Salmond. Oram. Nicholson, C. Conn, J. Hay, Al. Halstead, and Hickson.

A, very interesting evening was spent on Tuesday at the meeting of the Literary Circle of the Otago Women’s Club. Mrs Eastgate was in the chair, choosing the book “ Precious Bane ” as her subject for a talk which was very charming. The speaker _ had an intimate knowledge of Shropshire life and the quaint customs of the people, the plot of the book being laid in a wild Shropshire district. Mrs Nimmo spoke of the flowers mentioned, of which the authoress shows a great love and an intimate knowledge of Nature. Mrs Ewing gave a short history of the talented authoress. Others who contributed to the discussion were Mesdames Brickell, Rodgerson, Cowie, and Hervey.

A very interested audience listened to Dr North on'Thursday afternoon when he addressed the League of Mothers Union at the Y.M.C.A. lecture hall. Mrs W. Ross, president, was in the chair. The subject chosen by Dr North was “ Ideal Motherhood.” He pointed out the importance of home training in making the ideal mother, and that a girl’s training is incomplete it she leaves home without having learnt the dignity and high worth of motherhood. New Zealand’s leading position as regards infant welfare is very gratifying. After pointing out other important facts, the lecture was brought to a close. A very enjoyable musical programme was carried out by Mrs H. C. Campbell, Miss R. Burn, Miss Williamson, and Mrs Johnson. Tea was served at the conclusion of the afternoon.

On Saturday afternoon the most perfect weather and brilliant sunshine favoured the opening of the Otago tennis courts for this season. Everyone enjoyed the summer-like air once again, and the courts were kept full with energetic players all the afternoon. Others found their pleasure in watching the games and chatting to friends. Delicious tea, with all sorts of dainty cakes, was provided, and proved very too, on such a warm day. The president, Mr Bundle, and Mrs Bundle, were present, also Mesdames Gallaway, Howard Jackson, Nor man Haggitt, Chrystall. Guy Sinclair, Thompson, and Keith Ramsay; Misses Gallaway, Neill, Ramsay, G. Morris, Hart (2), Hartmann, G. Finch, H. Fenwick, Clanperton. Jackson, W. Hislop, G. Hislop, Todd, M'Pherson, D. Roberts,

Livingstone, and Oram (2); Messrs A. Sise, N. Haggitt, G. Sinclair, Sheilds, Brown, F. Edmond, Kelly, etc.

INVERCARGILL, September 29. Miss Hyde, of Central Otago, is the guest of Mrs Brian Hewat, of Russell street.

Mrs F. H. Hall, of Crinan street, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Wilkinson, of Dunedin.

Miss Giller, of Melbourne, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Chilwell. She will remain in Southland for two months. Mrs Walter Bews, of Lewis street, is visiting Dunedin. Mrs F. W. Gresham and Mrs J. Barnett, of Christchurch, are the guests of their qister, Mrs J. N. Armour, of Avenal road.

Mrs J. Hamilton, of Bluff, has been the guest of Mrs J. T. Carswell, of Yarrow street, during the week. Mrs F. R. Petrie left on Wednesday tor a holiday in Dunedin.

Mrs Donald Macdonald, of Edendale, has returned from a visit to her daughter in Wellington. Airs Murray Page, formerly a resident of Thames street, left on Saturday en route for her new home in Hawera. She is at present staying in Dune Sin. On Friday afternoon, Mrs J. F H Alexander, of Thames street, was a hostess at tea for Mrs Page. On Friday evening of last week Mr and Mrs R A Harvey gave a dance at their home in Thames street for Mr and Mrs Page. On Monday evening they were entertained py friends at a delightful evening in the Rosewood Lounge, at which Mrs 1 age was presented by the ladies with a leather handbag, Mr Page being presented with a gold wristlet watch by the gentlemen. Others present were: Mr al ) d Durvis, Mr and Mrs A. E Wish Air and Airs F. Robinson, Air and Mrs J. F Alexander, Air and Airs J. K. Ga J r ®J t ’ ? nd M rs W - R - Mabson, Air and Mrs Pasley, Mr and Airs Miller, Air and Mrs W. Alexander, Air and Airs A Mulligan Air and Mrs A. Russell, Air and Mrs R. A. Harvey, Air and Airs D. W. b talker, Mr and Mrs V. Raines, Mr and Mrs J Hamilton, Mr and Mrs Lindsay Mair, Air and Mrs Watson, Air and Airs i\i ' J orral ] Mr and L. Faircloth Air and Mrs A. B. Caverhill, Air and Mrs J Aitken; Alesdames APHugh, Batchelor, Petrie, Alatthews, and Cutt; Misses Young, Butler, and Batchelor; and Messrs E. Broad and J. P. Butler Gore residents who motored to ’town for the golf ball on Thursday evening inMrs A F W G vr ald Sadd ’ Mr and A ’ £’• Housdon ’ Air and Airs J. Al Boyne, Misses Inder and Nicol; and Alessrs APPherson and Nicol. 7nJi he w lay ? ea ™ in , g , Circle of Southland Womens Club held the final events of the season m the club rooms on “Olivet’ r When D rinkwater’s play, Oliver Cromwell,” was read with the following cast:—Mrs Cromwell, Airs A. Al Alacdonald; Elizabeth Cromwell, Airs Johnston; Bridget Cromwell, Miss Pay" John Hampden and Charles I, Airs T b. Tomlinson; Amos Tanner, Airs Cruickshank; Oliver Cromwell, Aliss CranHenry Ireton, Miss Bailey; chorus, Mrs S. Brown. Those present were: Alesdames H. Macdonald, Hackworth R Crawford R. N. Todd J. G. Macdonald,’ b. O. Mac Gibbon, R. S. APlnnes, L B F U D- Alitchell T. F. Gilkison, T* u A ’ C. AlacEwan, W. S FaSnt’ LwT’ H ' *’ Gibson " H " JIT L ’ W. Spencer, A - Al. Adam, D. H. Thomson. H. O. Stuckey, j. Af. Arm°h r ’ h\ Gresham > J. Barnett (Christchurch). Lancaster, Just, W A Tnhn ston, W. Bell. A.’ Wilson Coglan J Al Crostie, and C. E Watts- M; mo. Watts, Smith Manson, and Patterson An enjoyable programme of Irish music as Panted by the Music Circle of the Southland Women’s Club in the club rooms on Friday evening. The following is the programme:—Pianoforte solo. Londonderry Air,” Airs F. D. Alorrahsong. Come Back to Erin,” Aliss N Longlman; song, “ Hills of Donegal.” Mrs J U. Gjlmore; pianoforte solo, Aliss Al Edie: song Airs W. W. Millar; part soni Dear Little Shamrock,” Mesdames E. B ’ Yr’- He^ at " J " Johnston, Burns Watson, Aliss Alehaffev; song, vloHn solo > Airs W. W. Millar; song, “Kathleen AlavourI ] eel ?’ nr bss Mehaffey; pianoforte duet, Alisses O’Byrne; vocal duet, Mrs Collie and Aliss Crofts; part T? n vv rt asb R< ? se of Summer,” Alesdames E. W Howorth, B. W. Hewat, J. Johnston, Burns Watson, and Aliss Alehaffev Others present were: Alesdames F j Loughnan. D. W. APKay. F. G. HallJones, R. N. Todd. C. C. Jennings. OwenJohnston, Roland Taylor, Barnett (Christchurch), Collie, Edwards. APCrostie, Robertson, L. B. Rowe, B. W Hewat F A D. Barclay, C. S: Longuet T Al Macdonald, W. G. Clark. P. J. Israel, J. D. Gilmore, S. Brown, N. J. Armour, de Joux, Hackworth, Just, Rankin, G. Criuckshank, W Bell, and A. Wilson; Alisses ?I£ ay : Alanson, Hamilton. Robertson, Al'Curdy, Pilcher, and Henderson.

On Thursday evening the Invercargill Golf Club had its annual ball in the Victoria Hall which was brilliantly decorated with, greens and spring flowers

for the occasion. Supper was served in the Y.AI.C.A. Hall opposite. In a room adjoining the main hall bridge was in progress, those playing including: Air and Airs C. F. A. Jones, Air and Airs F G Hall-Jones, Air and Airs R. J. Gilmour, Mr and Airs A. E. Smith, Air and Airs Al. Alitchel; Alesdames W. Ewart, W. Ran Jy s ide, J. L. Watson, W. Alacalister, yY 8- Todd, H. O. Stuckey, Pottinger; Misses Perrin and Lousley. Aliss Catherine Todd, a debutante, wore a frock of blue chiffon velvet and georgette, and carried a posy of cream primroses. Others present were: Colonel and Airs Hardest Dr and Airs Ritchie Crawford, Dr and Airs J. G. Alacdonald, Dr and Airs Wilson, Air and Airs S. Al. Alacalister, Air and Mrs J. T. Carswell, Mr and Airs (Wellington), Air and Airs Chilwell, Air and Airs L. B. Hutton, Air and Airs W. Al. L. Sutherland, Mr and Airs Hunter, Air and Airs A. le H. Hoyles Air and Airs T. H. Robinson, Air and Airs F. C. Rowley, Air and Airs J. Robertson, Air and Airs F. J. Loughnan, Air and Airs A. H. Alackrell, Air and Airs W. E Hunt, Air and Airs J. F. Alexander, Air and Airs R. Abercrombie, Air and Airs J. Hamilton (Bluff), Air and Airs T. S. Tomlinson, Air and Mrs R. N. Todd, Air and Airs R. Taylor, Air and Alrs 'F. J Robinson, Air and Airs Rex Royds, Air and Airs Houston, Air and Airs J. Boyne Mr and Airs G. Sadd (Gore); Alisses S’ Hogg, T. Watson. N. Royds, T. Guthrie, N. Storey, 0. Holloway, Al. Todd, Al. Oughton, Al. Webb, Rosendale (Christchurch), D. Richardson, A. Corbett, L. Lawrence, Al. Clark, Inder, Nicol (Gore), Tapper, Shand, 'Al'Arthur, B. Giller (Alossburn), Goodman, C. Lindsay, Al. Roy, J. Lindsay, Rowe, Cardno, Al Collins, O. Rein, N. Nisbet, T. AlacEwan, N Loughnan, S. Rankin, P. Shand, Al. Johnston, R. Alee, Sheedy, B. Thomson, Perrin, A. Fraser, Aletzger, W. Giller, Al. Mahoney, E. Robertson, H. Brookesmith, and L. Edwards; Dr Hogg; Alessrs T. Royds, Al Harg, J. Fogarty, APPherson, kx J ’ T B^ ton ,’ Todd ’ J- Dundas, Al. Ott, J. vvoods, Bremner, Hilton (Gore) D. Irvine, Tapper, H. Jones, N. Nisbet’ J. Richardson, Smillie. O’Dowda, C Al Gaughan, A. Kingsland, D. Story, Sergei, C. Story, S. ATckery, C. Cassels, D. Holloway. Rillstone, G. Reed, H. Smith, Y;<T? lan ? 1 , lton ’ M'Alath, J. Hazlett, Al. M Donald, and T. Mahoney. OAMARU, September 29. Airs Irvine has returned from a visit to Alount Cook. Air and Airs Pochin have gone to the North Island, where they will stay a few weeks. Aliss Betty Sutton has returned from Wellington, and is the guest of Airs Reid, of Hull street. Air and Airs G. APDouall and family have gone-to Waimate. Airs H. Preston, who has been to Alount Cook for a few days, has returned. Aliss Betty Reid has returned to Waimate after a short stay in Oamaru. Several afternoons and bridge parties were given during the week in honour of Airs G. APDouall, who is leaving Oamaru. WAIAIATE, September 27. Captain and Airs Nicholas, of Dunedin, are the guests of Air and Airs T H Walker, of Waihao Forks. ” Air and Airs G. W. Al'Douall, formerly of Ocimaru, have taken up their residence in Waimate, where Air Al'Douall has been appointed manager of the newly-opened branch of the National Bank. A happy evening was spent last night, when the Second Waimate Company of Girl Guides gave a social to welcome the new commissioner, Airs H. APLean. The guests were the Guide Committee, the parents of the Guides, and No. 1 Company. The badges won during the-year were presented, and after items and games a dainty supper was served. The official closing of the Ladies’ and Mens Golf Chibs was held on Thursday last. Mixed foursomes were played over nine holes, Airs N. Rattray and Air 7 r rut TT "’>nmng the two clubs presented bv Mr H. M. M Farlane. The trophies won during the year Were presented, the ladies by Mrs Hertslet, president of the Ladies’ Club, and the men’s by Airs Fitch.

. TIMARU, September 28. Aliss White left Timaru yesterday for her future home in Northern Rhodesia Mrs S. Webb, of Christchurch, is thguest of Airs J. P. Newman, Clovelly, Nelson terrace.

Airs J. Warren, of Christchurch, is staying with her sister, Airs' Bruce Alurray. Godley Peaks. , r Miss Glasgow, Rangiora, is the guest of Airs W. D. Revell, Jackson street. Aliss Doreen Walker, of Timaru, is on a visit to Auckland. P" D- Gorton. Nelson terrace, left on Friday by the Alarama, on a visit to Sydney and Afelbourne. ’ " Dr and Airs Collier, who were at the Bungalow, have gone to Havelock North. Airs Herbert Elworthv, Craigmore, returned from Christchurch to-day. Air and Airs W. W. Baxter, Wai-iti road, have returned from a holiday in the North Island. On Tuesday night Airs R. B. Bell, Wai-iti road, was the hpstess at q very enjoyable bridge party in honour of her

S u cst, Aliss Wilson, of Dunedin. Mrs Bell wore a frock of black taffeta, and Miss Wilson wore a grey crepe de chine, Mr R W B 6 fc)l g D Th TJ reS £ nt included oi l vr B ' £ IDr and Airs Benham, Dr and Airs C. A. Paterson. Dr and Mrs Mackenzie Mr and Airs J. Temple Mr W d Mnr B ‘ M Vr Le % 1 ?’ Mi&s Sal >uond, Mr T O Fox SO Ti Mr - E ' G ’ Kerr ’ aad Mr i i prizes were iron by Aliss Salmond and Mr Alorrison. T P n . Saturday morning at the Goode Intente Mrs H. W. Hall. Te Weka street AlB Whitr Vell l te ‘] Party in hon °ur of Aliss White, who leaves this week for Africa, where she intends makmg her match oat Tho er 3 floral . frock > and hat to W D ReveM lnclud ® d Mesdames’ Bow&, J S Xce sCampbell. E. J. Le Cren W W iv 17 D ’ fnd Rl A&?Rev:ik nStOn ’ Women’s 8 Club f aS Spent at th « Mr s me HowlS “ tei„^VA ght ’ entertained' the friends’ of Mrs O H PaS. aBh 0 "? Ke ttohiBE week%or nd 4fS S a 9 silver. Her daughter Airs H n w • was froeked in old tmld a ebrt ’ Airs Porritt X. , A aD x d geor gette. chenille and Aliss Whi?o thySt . embosse <’- l»ne W.’ 7 CoHeSl'T'K % 5 son, G. H Usshon wjji 9’ D- GresFinch, F Smith F ? ndd,aston > D. E. Walton, W A ’Akiore’ F* W ’ Xn iBh £. 1£L c ’w b: |<'Voh?: bell W E e Lma°n d Taib l f n ’ D Campi Sd ns G F -1 R K nd ’ Cotterill, V 6 ”’ Zeisler (2), Howell wS K 9°i ng ’ Newman, and Ollivier (2) t ’ T E mibl ? y - White else „ ceived .ndMg

. Th? e4Sn?il° ol Lake Coleridge, CaX-bur? lerdoe SI “rIS S ™ StS Airs W Nosworthy, who accompanied Mr and Mrs C. C. Roberts to Sydney has returned home. Miss E. Blanch accom! aveirnl. ‘ er ’ and 1S staylDg at Walnut

A special train was run to Christchurch to-day in order to let people of south of Christchurch see the “ Southern Cross ” i« p *” ““'“‘“h “

MrS and fami] y leave tomorrow for New Brighton, where they will spend a fortnight. A successful spring flower show’ was held on Friday in St. Stephen’s Hall, under the auspices of St. Stephen’s vestry. Many beautiful daffodils were exhibited and there were several stalls. Airs R. Nosworthy, Walnut avenue, leaves on Monday week for, Rarotonga to meet the Hon. W. Nosworthy, who is returning from Canada. Airs Hunt, who has been the guest of her sister, Airs W. Lane. Havelock street west, has returned to Stratford. The Rev. A. and Airs Irvine and Aliss Murray, who have been staying at Hannier. have returned home. Aliss Al. Roberts has gone to the West Coast, where she is the guest of Airs R. Le Cren. Westport. Air and Airs H. Pilbrow have motored to Palmerston South, where they are the guests of Air and Airs H. Pilbrow, sen., “ Downlands.”

CHRISTCHURCH,-September 28. Airs Peter Wood was hostess at a charming “at home ” at her residence, Papanui ro-ad, on Saturday afternoon given in honour of Aliss Vera Aloore, the Dunedin girl who has won her way to the forefront in musical circles in London, where she is recognised as a solo pianist of rare gifts and attainments. Airs Wood received her guests wearing a graceful frock of plain and patterned georgette in tones of brown and beige, Miss Moore’s attractively simple frock being of honeycoloured satin with flared skirt and dainty collar of self-coloured georgette. The drawing room was gay with beautiful daffodils and bowls of forsytiifo. After

a delicious tea which was served in the dining room, which was also gay with spring flowers, Miss Moore, with great generosity, played a delightful programme, which was much enjoyed by those present. Amongst the guests were Mr Justice Adams and Mrs Adams, Mr and Mrs H. S. E. Turner. Mrs P. Wynn-Williams, Mrs H. St. A. Murray, Mrs J. D. Fairhurst, Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Wood, Mrs Bernard Wood, Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs Maurice Gresson, Mrs Cecil Wood,, Mrs Claude Sawtell, Archdeacon and Mrs P. B. Haggitt, Mr and Mrs Angus Gunter. Miss Smythe, Miss River, Miss Minson, Miss Secretan, Mrs and Miss Wells. Mrs H. B. Blade. Mrs Carey. Miss M. Enright, Miss D. Davies, Mrs R. A. Horne,. Mrs A. Bunz, Mrs. Kain, Dr Manning. Miss Edith Howes, Mrs K. Ballantyne, Miss Kennard, Mrs Cowper, Miss May Brown, Miss B 7 Hannam, Mr and Mrs Hercus and Dr T. L. Crooke. Mrs B. B. Wood entertained a few friends at a delightful bridge party last week at the Queen’s Club in honour of Miss Harcourt,, of Wellington, who has been visiting friends in Christdiureh. The guests included Miss Hareourt, Mrs Doughnan. Mrs JeTlett. Mr and Mrs H. Barker, Mr and Mrs Guy CotteriTT, Mrs J. H. Hall, Miss Cracroft Wilson, Miss Bromley Cocks, Mr and Mrs Algar Williams, Mr Cordner, Dr Stevenson, and’ Mr Jack Rhodes.

Mrs E. H. B. Milsom, of Auckland,, who has, been visiting Mrs C. M. Ollivier, has returned to the north.

Mr and Mrs T. F. Northcote, of Waiau, Ere visiting Christchurch.

Mrs Arthur Chapman and Miss Mollie Chapman, Knowles, street, have returned from a visit to Auckland and Wellington. Mrs Paterson, of Dunedin, is visiting her daughter, Mrs Peter Wood, Papanui road. Mr and Mrs Endell Wanklyn have returned from Cheviot, where they have been visiting Mr Angus Douglas' “ Jedburgh.” Mrs Herbert Elworthy, of Timaru. who has been spending a few day’s in Christchurch, has returned south.

BLENHEIM. September 2&. The Marlborough Horticultural Society opened its spring show at the Masonic Hall on Monday when there was a most attractive exhibition of spring flowers. As far as entries and quality were concerned it was something like a record for the society. There was a large attendance during the afternoon and evening, and some of those noticed there were Dr and Mrs Redman. Mr and the Misses Redwood Goulter. Mr and Mrs Stocker, Mrs G. Rudd, Mrs J. Corry, Mrs B. Clouston, Mrs C. Mills, Mrs D. Lester, Mr and Mrs G. Bacon, Mr and Mrs P. Monro, Mrs V. Dodson, Mrs F. Bull, Mrs S. Richmond, the Misses Murphy- (2), etc. Mrs J. Young gave a most enjoyable bridge party at her residence at Springlands on Tuesday evening. Mrs Mogridge and Mrs A. Duncan carried off the prizes. Large bowls of anemones and freesias decorated the drawing room, where a dainty supper was dispensed. The hostess wore a frock of blue lace.

The guests included Mesdames B. Clouston, Boyes, J. Mills, Leech, Sprosen, P. Wiffen, Dobie, King, etc. Mrs W. B. Stevenson, Upcot Station, is visiting Wellington. Miss Amuri Neville has returned from a week-end spent in Wellington. Mrs F. Reid has returned from visiting her brother at Ferniehurst Station, Canterbury'. Miss A. Redward, of Wellington, is the guest of Air CL H. Mills, in Leitrim street. Great excitement is created here over the projected departure from Blenheim of the Southern Cross, which is to arrive here on Friday, and, weather permitting, to hop off for Australia at an early hour Sunday’ morning. Captain Kingsford Smith and party arrive here on Friday to make preparations and be in readiness for the flight, and whilst here will be guests at the Criterion Hotel. It has been arranged that an excursion boat will come across from Wellington to Picton to convey intending visitors to Blenheim, -and as a number of cars are also expected from Nelson there will doubtless be a large crowd present to witness the departure. WELLINGTON, September 28. Beautiful weather favoured Government House on Tuesday night, when an “ end of the season ” dance was given, and thoroughly enjoyed by a large assemblage of guests. The beautiful flowers everywhere were much admired, and were a pleasure. The ballroom was arranged with handsome groups of bamboo, palms, and ferns, and there were also the most beautiful pots of giant schizanthus in soft shades of cream, primrose, pink, and mauve, all grouped together, with charming effect. The cyclamen stands were also very fine, these shading from palest pink to wine colour. In the drawing rooms were handsome bulb flowers, early irises, and large freesias, while the refreshment room was adorned,, with silver and ebony bowls of jonquils and daffodils. The supper room was most artistically treated, there being fewer flowers, but on the tables were large golden epergnes and candelabra, with real candles, shaded with rose and gold, the effect being very charming. The conservatory and wide entrance veranda were arranged with comfortable chairs and sofas with coloured electric lamps -and again more flowers. Their Excellencies arrived m the ballroom punctually at half-past 8, Lady Alice wearing a handsome gown of shot rose and gold brocade, a tulle scarf to match, and diamond and pearl ornaments. Mr and Mrs J. F. Studholme, of Christchurch, accompanied them, the latter wearing a black gown embroidered heavily in silver and jet. Very interesting guests present were Sir John Salmon, Chief of the British Air Service; Squadron-commander Drummond and Flight-lieutenant Ledger, who are accompanying him on his tour. The debutantes -at the dance -were Miss Bennett, who wore emboesed velvet and georgette of palest pink, and carried a posy’ to tone; Miss M'lntyre (daughter of the Hon. W. H. and Mrs MTntyre), in white tulle and silk; Miss Rona Raw, in frilled white tulle with a large bow of taffetas at one side; Miss Constance Young, in shell pink beaded georgette; and Miss Catherine Young (daughter of Dr and Mrs W. Young), in cream georgette with touches of mauve. Each debutante carried dainty posies to match her gown. Others present included Mrs J. G. Coates. Captain and Mrs Reyne, Colonel and Miss Powles, Colonel and Mrs Symon. Colonel, Mrs. and Miss Hughes, Colonel and Mrs Falla. Major and Mrs Weir, Mr and Mrs A. P. Bennett. Dr and Mrs Palmer. Misses Hadfield, P. Blundell, Dyer, Morice, Statham, Coleridge, Powles. V. Mantell. M. Gray, T. Duncan, C. Johnston, Dalziell. McGregor, N. Mark> man. Malfroy, and others. A dance in which much interest was taken was the first one held by the Wellington division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, which took place- at their divisional headquarters at Thorndon quay. There was a very large attendance of members and friends, and the visitors were much interested at being received on a simulated e ‘ quarter-deck ” of one of his Majesty’s ships. There was everything complete, and the addition of port and starboard lights, as well as a chain of coloured lights added much to the brightness. There were many blue and gold streamers (colours of the division) and flags, which added to the good effect. The music w-as excellent and the supper of the best, so the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves in the somewhat unusual surroundings. They were received by 'ommander W. Olphert, D. 5.0., D. RD., R.N.V.R., and Mrs Olphert, and among those present were Captain Reyne. A.D.C.. R.N., and Mrs Reyne; Paymaster-commander Fletcher, Can’tain and Mrs Middleton, Commander and Miss Lang. Sir Alexander and Lady Roberts and Mr Darroch (of the Wellington Navy League). Lieutenant Naylor, Lieutenant Bothamley and Mrs BothamTey, and many others. An interesting interlude during the evening was a very’ realistic display of a naval gun in action by a gun’s crewunder Chief Petty-officer Cox. A successful cabaret evening in aid of the Wellington free ambulance funds was held recently’ at the Adelphi, when there was a record attendance, the place being crowded in every part. The two dancing floors were fully occupied, and the .Orange Room -and the lounge were filled with card players, both bridge and 500 being played. Supper was an acceptable item, and afterwards there were several speeches, Mr T. Hislop (city councillor) thanking all for- their attendance, and those who had aranged such an excellent evening’s amusement Those mainly responsible were Mesdames Carter. Aston, W. Duncan. Mr and Mrs E. P. Norman, and Mr and. Mrs D. J. M f Gowan. Some graceful exhibition dances were given by Miss Phyllis Bates and Mr Ivor Critchlev. Miss Valma Spiller and partner, and

Miss Margaret O’Connor and partner. Among those present were the Mayor and Mrs Troup, Mr Rolfe (superintendent of the ambulance) and Mrs Rolfe, and many others. Cheers were given at the end of the evening for all who had made the evening such a success, including the management of the Adelphi, Mr Rodney Pankhurst returning thanks for both management and staff.

A delightful little evening was given Jiy Lady Hunter at the Adelphi Cabaret for the Misses Rackley, of Dunedin. The dancing to excellent music was much enjoyed by the guests, and the time passed most pleasantly for all. Lady Hunter was- in lilac mariette with touches of gold; Miss Dora Rackley, pink brocaded satin; Miss Aroha Rackley, cream taffeta and lace: Mrs P. A. Young, rose georgette heavily beaded to tone; Miss R. Ellison, cyclamen georgette; Miss Poutawera. flame georgette and lace; and Miss M. Ellison, -green georgette and silver lace. Messrs P. A. Young. L. Williams. A. Kebbell, W. Stewart, W. Hancock. H. Brusey, and others were also present. A handkerchief ” evening was given recently for Miss Marjorie Silsby, who is shortly to be married, by Mrs Terries, of Dorincourt,” Upland crescent, when many friends -attended to offer good -wishes and dainty gifts. Several novel and amusing competitions helped to pass the time very happily, and at supper time the presentations were made. Among these was a silver basket filled with roses made of folded handkerchiefs, which was greatly appreciated by the recipient. Some enjoyable songs were contributed by Miss Ngaire Coster and Miss Terriss. Miss Silsby is leaving shortly for Dunedin, where she will make her future home. Lady Hosking has left for a visit to the south.

Lady Carncross has left for a visit to Auckland before returning to Eltham. Mrs Trevlyn Miller, Thames, is the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Darling. Mrs Greenfield, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs Henry, Silverstream, Wellington.

Mrs T. M. Hunter and Miss Valerie Hunter have returned to Lyttelton after a visit to Wellington. Mrs Norman Aitken. Mr Hedley Aitken, and Miss M'Donald left by the Ulimaroa for Sydney. Mrs Gharries Nathan was a passenger by the Uhmaroa for Sydney. Mrs- M. 11. Pearson and her daughter returned by the Maunganui from the Islands.

The Rev. T. C. Cribb (British chaplain for Java) and Mrs Cribb are to New Zealand, and are the quests of Mrs Anderson, Coromandel street.

Mrs Richard Moore has returned to Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, from Wellington. — Miss Alice Stott, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs C. E. Matthews, Wellington terrace. Many friends will hear with regret of the serious illness of her sister, Miss L. Stott, ex-matron of IVellington Hospital. FEILDING, September 2?. Mrs Hanger was hostess at an enjoyable bridge party on Thursday afternoon. Those present were Mesdames Tingey, Sandford, Pirani, Miles, Fawcett, Little, and Graham, Misses Haybittie, S. and J. Bailey, and Carmine. Miss Moore, of Napier, has been the guest of Mrs St. Paul at the Bank of Australasia. Miss O’Halloran is away on a holiday. . — Miss Hamerton, Inglewood, is the guest ' of Mrs Carmine. Miss _M. Burrell was hostess, at a bridge party in honour of Mrs Pat. Burrell. Those present were Mesdames Perry, Fry, M'Beth, Short, Wheeler, Phillips, son, Dermer. and W. Shannon, and Misses Chalmer, Atkinson, M. Fry, Perry, and D. Burrell. The first prize was won by Miss C. Perry, and the- second prize was won by Miss M. Fry. C. Buchanan, M.A., has left for Napier, where she is relieving at the Napier Girls’ High School. WAIRARAPA, September 28. The engagement is announced of Elsie onn s> grand-niece of Mr E. Jones, of Masterton, to John Wrigley, only son of Mr and Mrs John Hunter, of Kelburn. Wellington. A wedding of much interest was solemnised last Wednesday in the Makara Anglican Church, when Grace Evelyn Bowler, daughter of a well-known Makara resident, was married to Mr W. Linton, manager of the Tuhitarata Dairy Factory. An interesting wedding took place at St. Paul’s Pro-cathedral. Wellington, of Beatrice Prendergast, daughter of Dr and Mrs Prendergast Knight, of Bolton street, Wellington, to Hu eh Macintosh, of Wairarapa, and late of England. The Ven. Archdeacon Johnson officiated. There were two .bridesmaids. Misses Jocelyn Knight and Margaret Kidson, of Christchurch. Mr H. Barnes was best man and Mr J. Knight groomsman. Miss Marjorie Cowles. Masterton, has been a visitor to Wellington. Mrs N. E. Pither has been to Wellington.

Mrs Keir, Fernridge, has been visiting Fofiding.

Mrs Jolly and Miss Hibberd have from a tour of the Pacifii Islands.

Miss V. Millar has returned from Wellington. The Misses Brown have returned from a visit' to Pahiatua. Mrs G. H. Scholefield, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs A. D. Low. Miss Sybil Fowler, of Hawke’s Bay, is visiting Lansdowne. s_ Mrs J. B. Henry has returned to Auck--7 Mrs Langley and Miss Cecelia Langley. \y£- Christchurch, are visitors to Masterton. Miss Vigers and Miss Johnston are visitors from England. Mrs M'Lean. of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs J. H. Irving. Mrs W. Tilson has left for Hawkes — Mrs Armstrong has returned from Auckland. PALMERSTON Nth., September 28. Mrs V. Thompson, of Havelock North, is the guest oL Mrs Seiveil, Palmerston North. Mrs Uren, Palmerston North, was the guest of honour at a reception given by Mrs E. West, Victoria avenue, on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs -Uren is shortly leaving Palmerston North for Wellington Miss Betty Johnston, of Hawke’s Bay who has been the guest of Miss Cameron. Palmerston North, has left for a visit to Masterton. Mr- E. J. Ulander, Palmerston North, is a visitor to Auckland. Mrs Scott, of Hamilton, is a visitor to Palmerston North. M”" S. Goldingham is visiting Wellington. Mrs G. Forster Pratt, Palrderston North, is visiting Napier. Mrs Wall-, Palmerston North, is spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs C. Weir, Palmerston North, is a visitor to Wanganui. Miss V. M. Pitt is a Palmerston North visitor to The Hermitage. Mount Cook. Miss Peggy Henry. Palmerston North, is on a visit to Christchurch. Mrs B. Simnson. Palmerston North, is spending a holiday in Auckland.

Mrs T. Lancaster and Miss E. Lancaster, Palmerston North, are the guests of Mrs A. G. Lancaster, of Gisborne. Miss B. Feist, Palmerston North, has left for an extended visit to Auckland. Mrs Hine, Gisborne, is the guest of Mrs J. T. Boswell, Palmerston North. Mrs Darien Warburton, of Kiwitea. is the guest of Miss C. Warburton, Palmerston North. Mrs Roy Reed, Palmerston North, has left for Australia. Mrs G. H. Stiles. Palmerston North, has returned from a visit to New Plymouth. Miss Turner, of Auckland, is the guest of Mrs H. Cole, Palmerston North. Mrs N. Mackie, Palmerston North, has returned from Napier.

TARANAKI, September 25. Mrs F. W. Sutton, of Hawera, was hostess at bridge during the w’eek. Those present were: Mesdames Woodward. Scott, Glasson, Morpeth, Treweek, Neilson (Napier), and Bright; and Miss Whyte. Misses D. Richardson, E. Burgess, D. Hawken, and J. Page were visitors to Wanganui for the golf tournament. Mrs G. Hall, of Stratford, was hostess at a bridge party during the week, when her guests included. Mrs Glasgow, Mrs Uniacke, Mrs Budge. Mrs HilL Mrs Coleman, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Abraham. Mrs Furrie, Mrs Lyons, Mrs Kay, Mrs Harrison, and Miss Hill.

Dr Doris Gordon has returned to Stratford from a visit to Wellington. Miss M. Skoghind, who has been in Sydney for some months, -has returned to Stratford.

Miss Hope Penn, of Stratford, is visiting Dunedin. Mrs J. C. Nicholson has returned to New Plymouth from a holiday trip spent at Rotorua and Wellington. Mrs J. R. M. Stewart, of Eltham, has returned from Wellington. Miss C. O’Rorke is visiting Hawera for the purpose of conducting a training week for Brownie Guiders of the South Taranaki Division. Mrs D. Cameron, of Tokaiawa, was hostess at a delightful house dance one evening last week. Mrs Cameron re-

ceived her guests wearing a handsome frock of black georgette and lace over champagne. Those present were: Misses Eileen and Lorna Cameron, Nurses Clarke, Thomas, Henwood, H. Cameron, A. Carter (Eltham), Mrs W. Syme and Miss Phyllis Syme (Hawera), and Miss Hodge (Stratford). Mrs Al'Garry, of Eltham, is on a holiday trip to Wellington. Mrs E. B. Davies, of New Plymouth, is visiting Auckland. Miss Vera Campbell, of New Plymouth, has left for Auckland, where she intends to reside. WANGANUI, September 29. Miss MTntosh, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs R. Stevenson, St. John’s Hill. Mrs C. P. Brown is spending a holiday with friends at Auckland. Mrs S. Powler has returned from a visit to Dannevirke. v Mrs Benjamin was hostess at an enjoyable bridge party on Monday afternoon. Mrs Madder and Miss O. Madder are visitors at The Hermitage, Mount Cook. Mrs R. A. Howie is visiting her father at Wellington. Miss Rene Taylor, who leaves for England this week, has- been spending a holiday at Rotorua and thermal regions prior to sailing from’Auckland. Miss B. Price accompanied her to Rotorua and Auckland. Mr and Mrs W. Bracks have returned from a visit to Palmerston North. A party was taken to the home of Mr and Mrs Reg. Lawrence, Makirikiri, by Mr and Mrs Frank Searle during the week-end, the guests of honour being the Tasman fliers and their escorts from the New Zealand Air Force, and a most enjoyable time was spent. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Lawrence, Mr and Mrs F. Searle, Mrs J. McDavitt, Misses L. and L. Swan, Misses M. and G. Jackson, Miss Fairhall, Miss J. Dunning, Squadron-leader Kingsford-Smith, Flightlieutenant Ulm, Captain Findlay, Captain Buckley, Messrs Litchfield, M'Williamk, C. Swan, and Jack Foster. The im-

promptu little party was a surprise to the visitors, as no arrangements had been made. Mr and Mrs H. B. Knight left to-day for a holiday at Christchurch. Mrs A. T. Hunter and Mrs Broderick motored to Auckland for the golf turnament on Monday. Miss C. Hammond and Mrs A. F. A. Woollams motored to Auckland early this week. The members of the Wanganui Ladies’ Golf Club held an evening on Friday at the Lady Jellicoe rooms to entertain the visiting golfers. The •' rooms had been filled with fragrant flowers, and tables were attractively arranged for mahjong and bridge and Rummy. The President H. Bayley) received the guests wearing a black frock of georgette and silk fringe. Among those present were Mesdames Christie, Orton, Fowler, Briscoe, Martin, Craig, C. Ross, Miss Gambrill, Miss Hall, Mrs O’Leary, Mrs M'Dairmard, Mrs Hill, Mrs Davidson, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs A. H. Boyes, Mrs Bogle, Mrs E. Al. Silk, Mrs Haworth, Mrs Hartland, Mrs Earle, Mrs Smith, Mrs K. Davis, Mrs Burnett, Mrs F. 8. Taiboys, Mrs Eliott, Mrs D. Wilson, Mrs R. P. Giblin, Mrs R. Grace, Miss Elmslie, Miss Montgomery Moore, Miss M. A. Newcombe, Miss Hall, Miss Bremer, Miss Lucas, Miss Hammond, Alias MTntosh, Miss Hill, Mrs Woolams, Miss Banks, Mrs R. A. Howie. Airs Bullock served a dainty supper. - Mrs 8. Brooking, of Wellington, is visiting her son, Mr Brooking, Gonville. Mrs M’Diarmard and Mrs Hill, of New Plymouth, are visitors for the golf championship tournament. Mr and Airs Shirriffs have left for a trip to Auckland. ■ Miss Bessie Gaisford, Alarton. is visit-, ing Auckland for the golf tournament. Airs J. Davis was hostess at bridge on Tuesday’ afternoon. Airs Scannell is spending a holiday at Wellington. Miss Bessie Spurdie, Wanganui East, has returned from a brief visit to Hamilton, where she visited her uncle in hospital. Airs F. Cody, of Ohakune, has returned from a holiday spent in the Taranaki district. POVERTY BAY, September 27. Airs F. B. Barker gave a very enjoyable dance for her daughter Every and her guest, Aliss Patricia M‘Gusty. 4 The ballroom was gay with balloons and Chinese lanterns, and the floral decorations were attractively carried out with quantities of anemones, daffodils, bluebells, and plum blossom, backed by bamboo and pussy-willow. The hostess received in a sequin embroidered black georgette robe; Aliss Every’ Barker wore pink floral taffeta and silver lace; Aliss Patricia ; AFGusty, white embossed velvet and ‘ ninon; and Aliss Hilary' Barker, forget- I me-not taffeta. Included among those ' present were Alisses Sally Cotterill, Alona j Blair, Aileen Thomas, D. and J. Sherratt, i Murphy (2), J. Cameron, T. Bennett, N. j Bowen, P. Faulkner, P. Crawford, B. Barnes-Graham, J. Irvine, M. Broadhurst, Al. and C. Barker, R. Beale. P. , Barker, V. de Lautour, P. Gunn, S. Barton, N. Margoliouth, J. Rutledge, P. Price, P. Burke, J. Plummer, 8. Williams, B. Kemp, J. Alorris, A. Reeves, V. Dodd, Al. Humphreys, W. Barnes-Graham, and V. Barker. A" very successful and enjoyable dance and demonstration was given by Aliss Alona Craig and pupils at the City Hall on Friday evening. Classical and the latest ballroom dances were interspersed throughout the dance programme, and the demonstrations were watched with keen interest. Aliss Craig wore peach creptalline tulle and taffeta; Airs Craig, black and silver beaded georgette; Mrs R. A. Barnsdale, beaded silver French model; Airs A. J. Barnard, satin de soir and black lace; Airs J. Pirie, French nude taffeta; Mrs Theo. Field, thistle-tuft green crepe de chine; Airs Reg Smith, beaten silver and black gown; Airs Frieda Shaw (Wellington), white panne velvet banded with tangerine; Airs L. Cooke, black crepe de chine; and Airs J. R. Read, brown and beige georgette; Aliss Muriel Smith, Wedgewood blue georgette; Aliss Eileen Evans, black lace; Aliss Theo. Bennett, pink beaded black crepe de chine; Aliss Violet Clementson (Welling- , ton), cobalt taffeta; Aliss Margot Barnard, i peach satin and lace; Aliss Nell Sherriff, green satin and pink georgette; Miss Nell Pittar, pimpernel crepe de chine; -Aliss Sheila Fraser, mauve georgette and J taffeta; Aliss Hazel Fraser, apple green, lame and georgette; Aliss Joan Mackay, 5 blue taffeta; Miss Alaisie Seymour, peach crepe de chine; Miss Mildred Hamilton, ’ gold lace; Miss M. Ouseley, eau de nil taffeta; Aliss Alarjorie Bloore, pink crepe • de chine; Aliss Aloira Pirie, black crepe de chine; Miss Josie Goodman, black > velvet and cream lace; Aliss Jean Bain, 5 primrose taffeta; Aliss Afay Cayr, blue taffeta; Aliss Joan Hill, white' taffeta and silver lace; Miss Tui Bain, black taffeta; Miss Phyllis Wheeler, blue crepe de chine; Miss Riniu Holmes, red velvet; 3 Aliss E. Sidebottom, 'powder blue ’ georgette; Aliss Phyllis Field, blue crepe r de chine; Aliss P. Miller, white georgette; Miss R. Cederwall, maize taffeta; Aliss 1 W. Albrecht, white taffeta and silver lace; Miss Peggy de Costa, salmon frilled net; Aliss Amy Wilson, blue crepe de chine; Aliss Tui Ferris, black and pink ’• taffeta; Aliss Una white satin; e Aliss Hazel Cox, cream lace; Miss E. Cox, scarlet satin; Aliss F. Cox, passionr flower georgette; Miss Peggie Cox, apricot taffeta; .Aliss Jill’ Zachariah, silver tissue ;- and maize georgette; Aliss Joan Adair, a black frilled net; Miss Edith Wilson, s maize floral taffeta; and Aliss Alargaret >. Coleman, pink taffeta. Also present tl were Alesdames J. A. Mackay, Beaufoy, Scott, W. Fisher, J. Chrisp, Charles Seyi mour. Charles Matthews, A. Shaw, H. E. Harris, J. E. Harper, E. Phillips, M'Leod, and Patterson, and Misses Alacaulay, Al. v Sherriff, and many others.

Mrs D. APlver, of 4< Te Hoe? 7 Te Arai Valley, was hostess at a charmingly planned plain and fancy-dress party given for her daughter Heather. The spacious glassed-in veranda was utilised as a ballroom, and Chinese lanterns and coloured streamers backed by greenery afforded a picturesque setting for the dancers. The hostess was gowned in black charmeuse beaded in jet. The young folk in fancy dress included Misses Heather MTver (ballet dancer), Audrey Field (Madame Pompadour), Ruth Shanks (Dolly Varden), Peggie Jobson (Scotch lassie), Annie

Livingstone (Christmas cracker), Lilia Livingstone (bathing belle); and Eric Ogden (cowboy), Frank Field (American Indian), and Peter Livingstone (Hindu). Others present were: Mrs Theo. Field, wearing blue crepe de chine; Mrs W. Livingstone, black crepe de chine; Mrs J. R. Read, black georgette; Mrs W. Shanks, black velvet; Miss A. Munro, green frock; Miss Livingstone, floral crepe de chine; and Misses M. and B. Livingstone and L. and G. King. The Puha Hall was the rendezvous of a happy throng of dance enthusiasts on the occasion of the annual county ball. Foliage, flags, and bunting transformed the hall, and Iceland poppies and asparagus fern enhanced the supper tables. A few of those present were Mr and Mrs R. Dymock, Mr and Mrs C. Bndge, Mr and Mrs R. Fraser, Mr and Mrs Sefton, Mr and Mrs R. Brown, Mr and Mrs Coates, Mesdames J. Hutchinson, Thompson, Graham, and Misses C. and I. Hutchinson, J. Marshall, Telford (2), Shaw (2) Austin (2), K. Sherriff, M. Craig, E. Wallis, M. Fraser, U. Williams, J. Graham, Benson (2), D. Jackson, A. Wilson, Richmond, M. Bridge, White, N. Sherriff S. Fraser, C.,Wilson, Af. Bridge, E. Wallis, and M. Kruse (Hawke’s Bay).'' Lieutenant-colonel Hellier Evans, of Brisbane, and formerly of Gisborne, accompanied by Mrs Evans and son, is the guest of his sister, Mrs J. Blair, at Kaiti. _

HAWKE’S BAY, September 27. The spring races held on the Napier Park racecourse on _ Saturday were well attended. Many spring frocks were worn, but on account of the uncertainty of the weather, were covered with cloth or furcoate. Mrs J. I. Cato (Greenmeadows) *jvore an all black toilette; Mrs J. P. Leahy, chestnut brown cloth coat and small Ent to tone; Mrs A. B. .Campbell, black cloth suit and black hat; Mrs O’Meara, wine velour suit and wine felt hat: Mrs H. Stratton, navy cloth coat and frtsr velour hat; Mrs F. Twigg, tweed tailored suit and felt hat; Mrs J. Lowry, bsige cloth suit and felt hat; Mrs Herbert, fUr-trinimed brown coat and beige straw na%s Mrs Xefla, grey blue suit with hat

to tone; Mrs Harvey, fur-trimmed blue suit and blue hat; Mrs R. Stewart, brown fur coat and small felt hat; Mrs Hector Smith, black cloth coat, with handsome, fur aiffi black hat; Mrs W. J. Geddes, handsome black ensemble and black hat; Mrs Cunningham, brown fur coat and hat to tone; Mrs Walker, black cloth coat with fur collar and black hat; Mrs J. Hindmarsh, black cloth suit and black hat. There were also present Mesdames J. Shand (Hastings), T. Geddes, Hutchinson, Cecil Bee, Landels, Krogh (Hastings), Hanlon, Gleadon, M. Af'Kinnon, H Cato, F. Douglas, I. M'Kinnon, Misses Landels (Hastings), Al. Lowry (Okawa), Symes (Hastings), E. Barry, K. Geddis Af. Brodie (Hastings). E. Morgan, M Gleadon, R. Harris. Wright, M'Kinnon, Norris, Sproule. Al' Cornford, Nelson, Von Dadelszen (Hastings). The engagement is announced of Frances Mary, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs E. F. Peacoeke, of Western Lea, Hamilton, to Reginald, second son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Bull, of Chaucer road, Napier. Mrs D. S. Laing, of Napier, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mrs M'Rae. of Napier, has been on a visit to the South Island. Miss Nora Steed, of Nanier, is the guest of Mrs F. R. Chapman, Wairoa. Mrs F. Cane, of Napier, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mrs Hutchinson, of Wairoa. is in Hastin'l''’ and Nanier for race week. Mr and Mrs W. Harvey, of Napier, have left on a two-months’ visit to Sydney and Melbourne. Mr and Mrs A. W. Parsons, of Waipukurau, have returned to New Zealand from a visit to Australia, and have spent a short time in Auckland.Mrs H. A. Speedy and Miss Dorothy Speedy, of Takapau, are on a visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs O’Meara, of Fitzroy avenue, Hastings, leave at the beginning of the year on a visit to England and America. Mrs Lewis, of Sydney, is on a visit to Napier, and is the guest of her mother, Mrs W. J, Geddis, Lighthouse road.

Alias Elworthy, of Timaru, is a visitor in Hawke’s Bay. Alias AL Donnelly, of Havelock North has been on a visit to Auckland. Air and .Airs A. 8. Longley have returned from a visit to England and America. Air and Airs Nelson Smith, of Olrig, have returned from a visit to Wellington. Airs Bestall, of Napier, has been spending a holiday at “ Hillsbrook,” Havelock North. • Airs Kelly and Aliss N. Kelly, of Thompson road, Napier, are on a visit to Auckland. Air and Airs Spain, of Napier, are visiting Taupo and Rotorua. Mrs A. P. F. Chapman, .wife of the captain of the English cricket team which is visiting Australia this year, is accompanying her husband, and will make a visit to New Zealand. Airs Chapman is a daughter of Air and Airs T. H. Lowry, “ Okawa.” Hawke’s Bay. Airs S. Natuseh, of Wellington, was the guest of Airs Turner-Williams, of Havelock North. Airs N. Roake. who has been the guest of her mother. Airs - Newbigin, Hastings, has returned south. Dr and Airs W. P. Johnston,, of Hastings. have returned from a motor trip to Wellington. Aliss Inglis, of Takapau, has been on a visit to Wanganui. Airs T. Jowsey and Aliss .Towsey. of Keruru. have left on a visit to Timaru. Air and Airs Gould, of Hastings, .were visitors to Wellington. Air and Airs H. Baird, of Hastings, are makiner a trip to the Homeland early in the year. WAIKATO, September 27. A bridge afternoon party was held at the Lyceum Club on Saturday. A number of players was present from Cambridge and Te Awamutu, and a very enjoyable time was spent. The large room was used for bridge, and was nicely arranged. Beautiful flowers were used to decorate, including Iceland poppies, ixias, and pink sweet peas. Those present were: Alesdames B. Couper, J. O’Sullivan. H. J. Greenslade, W. Stopford, W. Tudhope, L. Chamberlain, C. Blundell, G. P. Rogers, Calvert. Jeffery, J. Oliphant, N. Sutherland, A. Furze, Neely, Rowland, Childs, W. Tod, I. ' Taylor, E. R. Gresham, J. Prenton, A. L. Sheppard, G. N. Hyde, P. E. Cleary, J. Chitty, Sawers, Downes. J. C. Gray, E. Alahoney, N. Ratcliffe, E. H. O’Aleara, C. Rees, A. R. Brown, H. J. Al'Alullin, E. F. Peacoeke, P. E. Stevens, Hobbins, and E. R. Lee; Alisses Bertlesen, Peake, S. Empson. F. Jolly, Wyatt, Al. Christophers, Al. Hart, Stevens. C. Jolly, de Renzy, Brann, Wallnutt, E. Eggleston, Calvert, Couper, Gwynneth, and G. Eggleston. A gay little farewell party was given at Cambridge on Thursday evening at the home of Airs Norman Banks for Aliss Olive Christophers and Air Roy Christophers, of Napier. Those present were: Alisses Banks. N. Banks, Al. Christophers, J. Couper. E. Veale, H. - Crowther, K. Brabant, Al. Hardy, R. Souter, and Al. Souter; Alessrs N. Banks. G. Porritt, Simpson, Hardy, Wishart, E. Oliver, and R. Christophers. The annual dance of the Dairy Company was held in the Regent ballroom on Thursday. The room was decorated with coloured paper streamers suspended from the roof. In the supper room the flowers were very daintily arranged on the tables. Those present were: Alesdames H. Sterling, Tyne, Hemus, P. Elliott, G. Brown. Edwards, Gibson, Bateman, Stewart, Ward, and Al'Caw; Alisses Af. Nolan. E. Guy, Peebles, Cunnold, N. Jackson, R. Vickery, W. Tapp. R. Patterson, E. Bliss, Al. Bourne, Al. Dold, Snell, B. Carrick, Cann, J. Denning, K. Hamilton. Sweeney, Pratt, Al, Barber, E. Moody, D. Dalton, E. Cleveley, Everest, J. Joy, Al. Radford, N. Hepburn, B. Carrick, and Al. Bruce.

A gay little bridge party was given by Aliss Erma Ward on Thursday in honour of her guest, Miss Betty Alason, of Feilding. Aliss Ward was wearing a lace frock, and Aliss B. Alason blue panne velvet. Others present were: Alisses Al. Valder. K. Nelson, J. Denning, B. Afanning. V. Watts, A. Wilson, V. Bremner, F. Peacoeke, N. Valder, and D. Wilson. Alatron Keddie and the nursing staff of the Waikato Hospital gave a most enjoyable dance in the Nurses’ Home on Thursday. The rooms looked very attractive with shaded lights and beautiful spring flowers. Aliss Keddie received her guests in a smart briar rose georgette frock. Others present were: Alesdames Af. Af. Hockin, Burrell, and Smith; Afisses Af. Douglas, Hayes, Fricker, Pulham, N. Douglas, Fordham, Sinclair, Gordon, Darrow, E. Aforton, T. Carter, AfacDiarmid, N. Brown, Shultze, Nicholls, Tate, Ross, Walker, Donnelley, Afagson, Greville, Wrigley. G. Howell, Jackson, Afeban, -V. Troutbeck, H. Cowie, Close, T. Troutbeck, Seville, Thompson, Perrin, King, Stocken, APElwain, and Henderson.

AUCKLAND, September 27. The New Zealand ladies’ golf championship commences to-day on the Auckland golf links at Afiddlemore. and will continue for about a week. The entries for the championship of New Zealand total 49, and among other well-known players who will compete are: Miss Oliver Kay, Afiss Af. Payton, Afiss D. Chrystall, Afiss R. Gambrill, Airs Dufaur, Airs Guy Williams, Miss G. Upham, and Afiss E. Culling. . It is to be regretted that the present champion, Airs H. Collinson, of Palmerston North, is unable through illness to defend her title. The links at Afiddlemore are in very good order, notwithstanding the heavy and continuous rains which we have experienced during the past winter.

The Victoria League rooms were bright with flowers on Wednesday afternoon, when a party was held to welcome Lady Afyers back to Auckland. There was a large attendance of members, and the President, in a brief speech, said how very pleased they all were to have Lady Myers amongst them all again, and how it was hoped the visit would be a happy remembrance. Songs were sung by Airs Corbin and Miss Faire, Miss M'Culloch recited, and Miss Anderson played a pianoforte solo.. The hostesses of the afternoon were, in addition to Miss Mowbray (president), Lady Sinclair-Lock-hart, Lady Nolan, Airs Devore, Mrs J. B. Afacfarlane, Mrs Rickerby, Miss Murray, Miss Gerard, Miss Chapman, and Miss Slator.

Airs A. A. Afartin, of Remuera, was the hostess at a large bridge and tennis afternoon on Thursday of last week, which was given as a farewell to Airs G. D. Af'lntosh, who has since left for England. Airs Afartin wore a frock of bois de rose crepe de chine, and Afiss Sybil Martin was in midnight-blue crepe de chine, and hat in a darker shade of the_same colour. Airs Af'lntosh wore a jumper suit in beige and green silk, and hat to tone. Tea was served in the dining room, masses of spring flowers, chiefly primroses, being used to decorate the table.

Alembers of the Pakuranga Hunt and their friends -were the guests of Air and Airs Wills Al'Laughlin at their home, Pohonui, Papatoetoe, on Tuesday afternoon of last week, after the last meet of the season. Among those who were riding were. Lady Jean Af'lntosh, Afiss Ethne Lloyd. Airs P. H. Smith. Aliss Hammond, Afiss C. Afartin, Afiss Broadstreet, Afiss E. Afartin, Afiss King, Afiss P. Weston, Afiss D; Weston, Afiss Af. Upton. Afiss Betty Crowther (Cambridge), and Afiss Eileen Afyers (a visitor from London). There were also present a large number of friends from all over Auckland, who had followed the hunt as far as possible, in their motor cars. Spring flowers in a colour scheme of primrose and various shades of blue were plentifully used to decorate the reception rooms and the tea table in the dining room.

The Junior Club gave an “at home” last Wednesday afternoon to a large number of guests. The president (Afr Afervyn R. Reed) and Afrs Reed received at the entrance to the club, the latter wearing a pretty frock of black crepe de chine with pale coral pink pipings, and caught with an ornament to one side; a small black hat was also worn, and white fox fur. •«-