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Otago Witness, Issue 3912, 5 March 1929, Page 61

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DUNEDIN, March 4. Mrs H. A. Salmon left for Christchurch on Thursday.

Mrs Hugo Friedlander, of Auckland, is visiting Mrs G. Halsted, Heriot row.

Mrs H. J. Guthrie has returned from a visit to Canterbury.

Miss Dorothy Herbert returned to Wellington on Thursday.

Professor and Mrs Bevan Dodds have returned from Warrington.

Mrs Easther and Mrs Ibbotson have returned from a holiday at Karitane.

Mrs John. Stronach, of Timaru, is staying with Mrs B. Gilkison, Highgate.

Mrs G. Snow returned to Beaumont on Thursday.

Mrs Max Friedlander has returned to Auckland.

Miss N. Gilkison has returned to her home in Nelson.

Mrs Frank Bell, of Shag Valley, is staying with her mother. Mrs Laidlaw, Pitt street.

Mr and Mrs Thomas M'Crorie arrived on Saturday after an absence of two years spent in England and on the Continent.

Mrs James Park left on Friday to join Professor Park at Te Kiteroa, the popular rest resort at Waimate.

Miss K. Henry, of England, who has been the guest of Mrs Riley, George street, left for Timaru on Thursday.

Mrs Aufrere Fenwick has gone north to visit friends in Masterton and Blenheim.

Mrs H. F. Norman, of Wellington, is Eayinv a short visit to Mrs M'Gowan, ondon street.

Dr and Mrs Copeland and Miss Copeland returned to Melbourne by the Manuka last Thursday.

Mrs Sinclair Thomson, who spent a short visit with Mrs Rattray, Musselburgh Rise, returned to Geraldine last week.

Mrs John Hamer left on Thursday for a trip to England. Many friends assembled at the Railway Station to say farewell and wish her good luck.

Mr Drake and Miss Betty Drake left on Thursday for England and the Continent. The latter intends taking up the study of physical culture, and will be away from New Zealand for a year or two.

Mrs Laidlaw. Pitt street, gave a small afternoon tea on Friday for Mrs Fraser, ’ of San Francisco. Also present were Lady Williams, Mesdames Macassev, Branson, Gallaway, E. L. Macassey, G. Roberts, and F. Bell.

On Friday Miss Scott, Prospect House, was the guest of honour at afternoon tea in the Tudor Hall. The following met to wish her farewell, as she is shortly leaving for a trip to England: Mesdames H. L. Patterson and B. Ellis,-and Misses Snillinan, Murison, Shackelford, Minnis, Wright, Souness, Crossan, Martin Vere, Leckie, Lillie, and Wise.

The various circles at the Otago Women’s Club are commencing meetings again, a sign that summer is past. This evening the Play-reading Circle opens for 1929. Members are looking forward to meeting Miss Joachim, who has returned from a delightful trip to England and abroad, and who is to speak upon " Plays.”

On Wednesday and Thursday the Dunedin Horticultural _ Society _ held its autumn flower show in the Pioneer Hall, the general opinion being that it was the best show held here for many years. The gladiola exhibits were exceedingly beautiful, surpassing anything previously shown. Asters, too, were uncommonly fine, and shown in great numbers. Exhibits of strong sweet peas looked lovely, some very brilliant, and others delicate in the colouring.

In the Constance Hall at Columba College on Monday evening a meeting was held to elect office-bearers for the year for the Old Girls’ Association. Miss Ross was re-elected president; Mesdames Fogg and Sayers (Solomon Islands), Misses M'Gill and Sheddan, vice-presidents; Miss G. Armour, secretary; Miss M. Hunter, treasurer; and Misses Armour, Begg, Elder, Palmer, Campbell, Cairney, Glas-

gow (2)MacArthur, Moore, Payne, M'Rae, King, and Hervey—general committee.

On Wednesday evening a most original dinner was given. It was called a “ shipwrecked ” dinner party, a different course being served at six houses. Commencing with cocktails on H.M.S. Laburnum, the party proceeded to Mrs Edmond’s residence, “ Mount Lodge,” Mrs Leslie Mills’s residence, “ Piccadilly,” being the next on the list. Then followed Mrs Rattray’s, Musselburgh Rise, Mrs H. S. Fenwick’s, and Mrs R. Acton-Adams’s, " Redwood,” where the final course was served. Dancing and supper brought a delightful evening to a close. Amongst those present were Misses Batchelor, Fenwick (2), Williams (2), Throp, D. Herbert (Wellington), Acton-Adams, Back, and P. Stronach, Mrs Leslie Mills, officers of H.M.S. Laburnum, and Messrs Macpherson, Reeves (2), C. Batchelor, Edmond (2), and D. Hobbs.

On Thursday evening the officers of H.M.S. Laburnum arranged a treasure hunt, which was even more difficult than the one of the preceding week, the clues being very hard to discover. Finally, the treasure was found in a cannon in the Royal Naval Reserve Hall, where a delightful dance brought a thrilling evening to a close. Present were Commander and Mrs F. M. Attwood, Mr and Mrs Donald Reid, Captain and Miss Watson, Mrs Leslie Mills. Misses Batchelor, Acton-Adams, A. Matheson, G. Hislop, A. Throp. P. Stronach, S. Macpherson, -Fenwick (2), Williams (2), Reid, and Back (San Francisco), Commander-lieu-tenant C. O’Callaghan, Lieutenants Richmond, de Chair. Surgeon-lieutenant Quinn, and Messrs S. Macpherson, Solomon. Edmond (2), Vallange, Reeves (2), C. Batchelor, C. Tapley, E. Wilson, and W. Hislop.

INVERCARGILL, March 2. The Hon. A. F..Hawke and Mrs Hawke, who have been visiting Queenstown,-have returned home.

Miss Erin Moffett is spending a holiday in Christchurch as the guest of Mr and Mrs John Moffett.

Miss Nancy Hume, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs W. S. Todd, of Thomson street.

Miss Catherine Todd left on Monday for Dunedin, where she will begin her training as a nurse in the Dunedin Hospital.

Miss May Ridings, of Auckland, is the guest of Miss Lulu Henderson. Mrs Law, of Dunedin, and Mrs Cuthbertson, of Oamaru, well known in Invercargill as daughters of the late Mr T. M. Macdonald, were present at the Southland Girls’ High School jubilee celebrations, and were the guests of Mrs P. B. Macdonald, of Dalrymple road. Mrs Worthington, of Dunedin, was the ;uest of Mrs Mehaffey for the Southland. Girls’ High School jubilee celebrations. Mrs Worthington, formerly Miss Preshaw, was an early pupil of the school. Mrs A. Owen-Johnston was hostess at bridge at her home- in Thomson street on Monday evening in honour of her guest, Miss Ewart.

Mrs Percy Callender, who has been the guest of Mrs Miller, of Sydney street, is visiting her mother, Mrs Sutton, at the “ Willows,” Winton. Mrs Douglas, of Sydney, who. with her four children, has been visiting her sister, Mrs W. Brown, left on Thursday on her return to Australia.-

Miss Edith Bews, who has been visiting Akaroa, returned home on Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Ernest Stout, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs W A. Stout, of Filleul- street, have returned home.

Mrs Law, of Dunedin, and Mrs Cuthbertson, of Oamaru, entertained their friends at afternoon tea at the “Mary Elizabeth Lounge ” on Thursday. Their guests included Mesdames Hugh Macdonald, Handyside, E. W. Howorth, Christophers, L. Webb, Menlove (Athol), F. C. Beere, A. M. Macdonald, F. Tucker, T. M. Macdonald, B. W. Hewat, F. Corkill, T. F. Macdonald, W. S. Todd, R. J. Gilmour, Worthington (Dunedin), and P. B. Macdonald, and Misses Dundas. Morrison, Guthrie, and Ewart. Miss Babette Jennings was hostess on Friday evening at bridge at her home in honour of Miss Catherine Todd. Her guests were Misses Catherine Todd, Margaret Crawford, Marjorie Todd, Nancy. Hume (Christchurch), Sheila and Lois Douglas, Mollie Burt, Gwen Kensington, Ray Stuckey, and Marion Royds. A successful mystery ball was held in the Rosewood Tea Lounge on Thursday evening. Some of those present were Misses Nancy Strettell, Olive Holloway, Beatrice Lawrence, Lou Lawrence, Mary Webb, Kitty Hazlett, Doris Russell, N. Hartman (Dunedin), Ethel Moir, Maisie Cardno, Muriel Collins, Marjorie Todd, and Ina Robertson, Messrs N. Nisbet, L. Patterson, N. Watson, G. Reid, Tobin, H. Russell, C. Prain, I. Carswell, J. Strettell, B. O’Dowda, W. Hazlett, A. Oughton, A. Smillie, J. Dundas, B. Scully, E. Hannah, and Studholme. Bright sunshine heralded the first day of the Invercargill Trotting Club’s annual meeting. Among those on the lawn on

Wednesday were the following:—Mesdames D. Cuthbertson, W. J. Barclay, E. W. Howorth, A. le H. Hoyles, L. \Vebb, F. Webb, A. Moffett, H. B. Farnall, W. E. Bews, J. B. 'Sale, W. A. Oliver, G. Crawford, A. Macdonald (The Plains), N. Brodrick, T. A. Nicholson, P. C. Mills, Douglas (Sydney), W. A. Brown, F. C. Rowley, M. Mitchel, J. T. Carswell, Waddell (Bluff), A. Owen-Johnson, and F. O. Mac Gibbon, and Misses Reid, L. G. Watson, Lawrence (2), Mehaffey, Apstein (Bluff), Campbell, Goodman, E. Mills, Brown, P. Cunliffe, and M. Mitchell.

OAMARU, March 4. Miss Betty Sutton returned from Hampden on Sunday. Mrs W. P. Reid returned from Invercargill on Saturday. Mrs M'Donald, who was visiting her mother, returned to Waimate during last ■week. Mrs Cuthbertson returned from Invercargill on Friday. Mrs Bates has gone to Christchurch. WAIMATE, March 2. Mr and Mrs Coltman, of Auckland, were in Waimate over the week-end, and left on Tuesday for Christchurch, where they were the guests of the Rotary Club. Miss Betty Murray, Braemar Station, is the guest of Mrs Donald Burnett at Hakataramea.Professor and Mrs' Copeland left Waimate during the week for Melbourne. Miss M. Champney, of Sydney, who has been staying with Mrs D. M'Donald in Coronation street, has gone to Oamaru to stay with her sister, Mrs Burry. Mrs E. C. and Miss d’Auvergne have returned home after spending a fortnight in Timaru. During her stay in Timaru Miss d’Auvergne visited the Hermitage. Mrs G. Creemer and Miss Rose Creemer have returned from Timaru. Mr and Mrs Maurice Le Cren are the guests of Mrs Westmacott in Nile street, Timaru.

Last Saturday afternoon the committee of the Waimate Plunket Society met at “ Heatherslie,” the home of the president, Mrs G. A. Manchester, to make a presentation to Mrs R. B. Hurst, who has resigned the position of secretary to the society. Mrs Manchester, on behalf of the committee, thanked Mrs Hurst for all she had done, and said how sorry they were she had resigned. She had been a most efficient secretary and had worked very hard for the society. Mrs Manchester then asked Mrs Hurst to accept a fountain pen in recognition of her good work. A dainty afternoon tea was then handed round, and an interesting competition brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. Those present, besides the guest of honour, were Mesdames G. Dash, E. C. Studholme, E. B. Fraser, Miller, Ford,G. Springer. Lewis, G. Collis, 8. J. Adams, H. Meredith, and A. R. Manchester (Fairlie), and- Nurse M‘Kee. Mrs M'Gowan. Willowbridge, gave a very enjoyable dance in honour of the Misses Garland, who have been holidaying in Waimate. Those present included Mr and Mrs O. Barclay, Mrs S. I. Fitch, Misses Elsie and Muriel Garland, Mira Medlicott, Eileen Dailey, Freda Arm; strong, Gladys Holmes, Kathleen M'Lean. and M. Penty, and Messrs J. Holmes, C. Hertslett, J. M'Keown, P. Boyle, D. Wise, G. Melton, A. Medlicott, A. Ruddenklau. P. Manchester, K. Manchester, and J. Medlicott. The house was decorated with a profusion of summer flowers, roses, sweet peas, and carnations being used most artistically. Mr and Mrs Costello, formerly of Timaru, arrived from the North Island yesterday to stay with Mrs Napier at “ Te Kiteroa.” Dr and Mrs Shackleton have returned from Wellington, where the doctor has been attending the Medical Conference. Miss Eileen Rush, of Palmerston North, is staying with Mrs D. A. Stewart in Shearman street. Professor and Mrs Park, Mr and Miss Theomin, Mrs North, and Mrs Jones, all of Dunedin, are guests at “ Te Kiteroa.”

TIMARU, March 1. Colonel and Mrs R. Neil, of “ Barossa,” who have been the guests of Mrs A. S. Elworthy, of Holme Station, have returned home. Mr and Mrs Van Ashe, of Christchurch, spent the week-end at the Hydro Grand Hotel.

Miss Mary Hogg, of Christchurch, has returned home after visiting the Hermitage, Mount Cook.

Mrs Cattan and her niece, Miss Thelma Cattan, of Dunedin, are spending a few days at the Bungalow, Wai-iti road. Captain and Mrs George Hennessy, of Morven, who went to Christchurch for a few -lays, have returned home. Miss May Andrew, of Christchurch, who has been visiting Dunedin, is now the guest of Mrs W. E. Gibson, of Elizabeth street.

Dr and Mrs C. A. Paterson, of Sefton street, who have been on a motor tour of the West Coast, have returned home. The Misses Evelyn and Nona Pinckney, of “ Glenaray,” Southland, arrived from Christchurch on Thursday, and are the guests of’ Mrs C. H. Gresson, of Selwyn street.

Miss Kathleen Robinson, of “ Oakwood,” has gone to North Canterbury to stay with Miss Bathgate, of “ Highfield.” Miss Monica Bromley Cocks, of Christchurch. who was staying with Mrs B. H. Tripp, of “ Orielton,” is now with Mrs E. Chard, of “ The Vicarage,” Waimate. Mrs Dunean Rutherford, of “ Leslie Hills,” Culverden, accompanied by Mrs T. Morse, of Horonui, and Mrs J. Fraser, of Waiau. are spending a holiday at the Hydro Grand Hotel. Mrs Attwood, of England, who has been visiting Dunedin, has returned to stay at t’ _ Bungalow, Wai-iti road, where Captain Attwood will join her at the end of the week.

Mrs H. V. Drew, of the Chatham Islands, who has been the guest of Mrs Hamilton, of “ Ashwick,” has returned to Christchurch.' Dr and Mrs Drew returned to the Chatham Islands on Tuesday. Mies Marie B. Byles, who has been successful in attaining the summ? of Mount Cook, arrived in Timaru on Tuesday, and has b?en staying with Mrs Edgar Jones, of “ Otiritiri.” and Mrs W. H. Unwin, of Church street. Mies Byles returned to Sydney on Thursday. Miss Sheila Macpherson, of Dunedin, who was the guest of Mrs W. Evans, of North street, has returned home. Mrs James Hay, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Edgar Jones, of “Otiritiri.”

Mrs George Helmore, of Christchurch, who was visiting her daughter, Mrs Neil Rattray, of “Ngahere,” Waimate, spent the week-end with Mrs Barker, of Woodbury, and has now returned home. Mr and Mrs R. T. Rhodes, of England, who were staying with Mrs R. H. Rhodes, of “ Carne.” Sealy street, are now the guests of Mrs P. R. Woodhouse, of Bluecliffs.

Mrs Richard Temple, of Tokomaru Bay, and Miss Peggie Chapman, of Salisbury, spent the week-end with Mrs Barker, of Woodbury. , -

Mrs Willes, of England? who was the guest of Mrs P. R. Woodhouse, of Bluecliffs, has left for Christchurch to stay with Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes, of Otohuna.

Miss Kathleen Wood, of Waimate, Mr P. Boyle, of Waimate, and Mr David Young, of Cave, were the guests of Mrs H. Elworthy, of “ Craigmore,” for the week-end. Mrs Edgar Hazlett, of Dunedin, who has been staying with Mrs Wilfrid White, of “ Summerhill,” Levels, has returned home.

Mis Enid Edgar Jones, of “Otiritiri,” is the guest of Mrs Bruce Murray, of “ Godley Peaks.” The Hon. Penelope Mills, of England, was the guest of Mrs Morrison, of the Union Bank, while Lord and Lady Hillingdon were in Dunedin.

Miss Margaret Goodwin, of Park lane, spent the week-end with Mrs Esmond oodwin, of “ Eversley,” Fairlie. Mrs A. Wells, of England, and Miss Gascoigne, of England, are staying at the Bungalow, Wai-iti road. Miss Rona Elworthy, of “ Craigmore,” who has been staying with-Mrs Hamilton Sinclair Thomson, has returned from Woodbury. Mr and Mrs A. S. Elworthy, of Holme Station, motored up to Christchurch for the week-end.

Mrs W. A. Moore, of “Venard,” Waiiti road, who has been the guest of Sir Joseph -nd Lady Kinsey, of Christchurch, has returned home.

Miss Lou Cartwright, of Orbell street, has returned from Woodbury, where she was the guest of Mrs L. E. Williams. Mrs Derrick Gould, of Christchurch, is the guest of her mother, Mrs A. S. Elworthy, of Holme Station. Mr and Mrs Hamilton Sinclair Thomson, of Four Peaks, who have been -staying with Mrs A. S. Elworthy, of Holme Station, have returned home. A very happy afternoon was spent on Saturday afternoon, when Mrs Erling Ziesler gav an enjoyable children’s party at her home in Branecombe street for her son Billy. Among the guests who were invited were: Mrs Nicholson and Bruce,

Mrs R. nn . Turnbull, with David. Geraldine, and Hugh, Mrs Tweedy and Betty, Mrs L. M. Inglis and Jean. Mrs Fea and Barbara, Mrs W. Raymond,, with Doreen and John. Mrs J. Templer' and David, Mrs C. S. Bruce and Alan. Mrs C. Mackenzie and John. Mrs Orr-Walker and Joan, Mrs W. S. Long and Rachel. Mrs Morrison and Dempsev, Miss Herd and Ann Donn, Mrs R. King and Tap. Mrs R. B. Bell, with Silvia and Colin. Mrs F. C. Lawrence and Daphne. Mrs Howden, with Jack and Kemble. Mrs Benham and Pamela, Mrs D. Grant, with Billy and Denise, Mrs J. S. Turnbull, with Christopher and Philip. Mrs Morrison. with Pauline and Rodney, Mrs G. H. Ussher, with Shirley. Mrs A. Wigley. with Jim and Arthur, Geraldine Ulrich. June Manchester, Dick Wigley, and Mrs and Miss Dailey. Mrs and Miss Ziesler. Mrs Ulrich, Mrs Cartwright. Mrs Mitchell, and Miss. Sunaway.

On Saturday night a farewell cabaret narty was given for Mr Basil Unwin and Mr Dennis Ormsby, who will leave for England this week. Those present. included: Misses Petrey Unwin. Cecil ’ Elworthy, Margery Gibson. Betty and Nan Cossins. Betty Harper, Janet Paterson. Natalie Morris, Nancy Orbell, Kathleen

Wood, and Mary Bond; and Messrs Basil Unwin, Dennis Ormsby, Keith de Castro, P. Boyle, Denis Johnston, David Young, Pat Gresson. Robert M'Laren, Polhill, R. Morris, and J. Morris. At their residence. Fairlie, Mr and Mrs Morven Campbell were given a surprise party on Wednesday evening by a number of their friends on the occasion of their recent marriage. All spent a happy time in dancing and games. Supper was served, and many good wishes expressed for their future.

The_ engagement is announced of Beatrice Maude, only daughter of the late Mr Charles Nichols, of Oamaru, and Mrs Nichols, of 129 Rossall street, Christchurch, to Gibson, only son of Mr P. G. Stott, of Wellington. On Friday evening, Mrs F. C. Hyde and Mr F. Hyde gave a delightful little dance for Mr Jim Lillico, who leaves this week for England. Dancing took place in a room arranged with deep pink hollyhocks. The music room was. gay with bowls of gaillardias and the dining room with perennial sweet peas. Mrs Hyde wore a frock of black georgette heavily beaded in silver. Guests included: Mr and Mrs G. H. Andrews. Mr and Mrs P. W. Rule, Mrs Lillico, Misses F. Adams, J. Pfeifer, Kathleen Davidson, Betty Andrews, Pauline Andrews. Hazel Rule,'Margaret Kerr, Marjorie Marshall and Ila Allport, and Messrs R. Davidson. N. Moore. R. Wilson. M. Palmer. W. Allport, B. Jones. F. Wallis, and P. Martin.

CHRISTCHURCH. March 1. The Canterbury Jockey Club was rewarded with splendid weather for. its summer meeting held on Saturday at Riccarton. It was a very pleasant gathering, visitors being present in large numbers from all parts of Canterbury. The grand stand and lawns proved a cheery meeting place where town and country friends greeted each other. The dressing was varied. Diaphanous ninons and patterned crepe de chines were a popular choice; neatly tailored coats and skirts looked very smart, and a few very attractive suits with patterned velvet jumpers and finely-pleated satin skirts were greatly admired. Mrs George Gould, wife of the president, wore a graceful gown of pink beige lace and georgette and a wide-brimmed hat to match trimmed with a large chou in front. Her coat of kasha matched her frock. -Miss Barbara Gould wore a mastic and red jumper suit and a large red hat. Other ladies present were Lady Clifford, Lady Rhodes, Mrs Deans, Mrs Symes, Mrs and Miss Boyle, Mrs Joseph Studholme, Mrs F. Pyne, Miss Cowlishaw, Mrs Richard Allen and Miss Allen, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs J. Turnbull. Mrs F. Cracroft Wilson. Mrs A. S. Elworthy. Mrs Melville Jameson, Mrs Hugh Reeves, Mrs J. D, Hall r Mrs J. H. Williams, Mrs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs G. Fulton, Mrs R. Neiß Mrs H. A. Knight, Mrs Algar Williams, Mrs J. Cracroft, Wilson, Mrs John Montgomery, Mrs Dickenson (England), Mrs C. G. Dalgety, Mrs G. Macdonald, Mrs M. H. Godby, Mrs John Deans, Miss Cracroft Wilson. Mrs Charles Reid, Mrs Eric Millton, Mrs Louis' Campbell, Mrs G. Leslie Rutherford, Mrs M. Louisson, Mrs J. Hay, Miss Gerard, Mrs Jack Woodhouse, Misses I. Turrell, N. Hoare, Ann Ensor, M. Stevenson, E. Harris, A. Pascoe, Joan Maling, Nancy Gibson, Betty Rutherford, and Ruth WynnWilliams.

Saturday evening was ideal for dancing, and the floor at Dixieland Cabaret was crowded. The supper room and lounge were decorated with chrysanthemums and roses. Some of those present were Captain and Mrs Attwood, Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes, Captain and Mrs Wells, Major and Mrs Hutton, Mr and Mrs . M. O’Rorke. Mr and Mrs D. Gould, Mr and Mrs J. Reid, Mr and Mrs M. Macfarlane, Mr and Mrs M. Allen, Mr and Mrs Erie Millton, Mr and Mrs Peter Hall, Mr and Mrs Guy Cotterill, Mr and Mrs T. F. M. Gibson, Mr and Mrs W. Deans, Mr and Mrs M.-Godby, Captain Anderson, Mrs Anderson. Miss Bovle, Mrs Helmore, Mrs R. Neill, Mrs Burdon, Misses N. Gibson, I. Turrell, B. Rutherford, Meta Nixon, Adrienne Acland, H. Loughnan. C. O’Rorke. V. Hynes, G. Helmore, R. Wynn-Williams, B. Beadel, Commander Jeffreys, Lieutenant Currie, Commander Kemball, Lieutenant-commander Georgq Lieutenant-commander N. C. F. Branson, Lieutenant-commander Harper, Messrs R, C. Overton, De Carl, J. Turrell, R. Hall, B. Dalgety, B. Savill, R. D. O’Rorke, and W. Cowlishaw.

Misses E. and M. Pinckney, of Glenary, are visiting Christchurch for a few days. Mr and Mrs Alister Clark, of Melbourne, who arrived this week from Australia, are visitihg Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes, Otahuna. Dr and Mrs T. Mill. Knowles street, have returned from Wellington, where Dr Mill was attending the medical conference. Miss Margaret Stevenson, is leaving this month to stay with hel brother, Mr Kenneth Stevenson, in West Australia. WELLINGTON,. February-28. Social doings in the Captial City have been fairly quiet since the finish of the Medical Conference. The ball given by Dr and Mrs J. S. Elliott in the cabaret l

on Friday night was a brilliant affair, and seldom has the Adelphi been in such carnival mood. Gas-filled balloons and paper caps added to the spirit of the evening, and the night being warm and moon-drenched, the roof was lifted from the roof garden, so that dancers could enjoy the fresh air at the same time as they danced. Dr and Mrs Young also gave a cabaret party, which proved one of the successes of the conference social activities, and the men and women doctors held .dinners, following up with a visit to the cabaret. An outing at Heretaunga golf links was held in perfect "weather. The week was gloriously fine all through, and this helped the Wellington hosts and hostesses considerably. The ladies of St. Paul’s branch of the Mothers’ Union entertained members of the Eastbourne branch at a delightful alfresco party at Day’s Bay yesterday in ideal weather. A spot among the beautiful bush at Day’s Bay was selected, and luncheon and tea were served amid a panorama -of harbour and bush to please the eye. During the afternoon Mrs Carte and her daughter recited, and with tea and chat the time passed all too quickly There must have been about 800 memBSrs of the Mothers’ League at Government House on Friday afternoon last, when their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and Lady Alice Fergusson were "at home” to their guests. Lady Alice, in black wrap over blue and black hat met the mothers, as did Sir Charles, and evinced great interest in the doings of the league. His Excellency and the Bev. J. Blanchard .spoke, and a delicious afternoon tea was served. The house was "thrown open to the guests, -who found much to interest them inside and out.

_ The different croquet clubs in Wellington were the guests of the Kelburn Club on its beautiful greens on Tuesday afternoon, when its annual ■' “at home ” was held in perfect weather. Mrs W. Morrah, the club president, welcomed about 00 guests, and there were wonderfully efficient arrangements in the matter of tea for so many visitors. Ice cream was served to players on the lawns, a welcome innovation >on the hot day. Amonthose present were Mrs Troup (Mayoress), Lady Luke. Mrs ATVilly, and others. Competition winners were Mesdames Thomas, Hendry, Nichols, and Cameron. The afternoon was voted a complete success.

Miss Dorothy Hay. of Lower Hutt, is proceeding to Dunedin to continue her studies at the University of Otago. _ Mrs W. B. Taverner, of Dunedin, arrived- in Wellington this week. Sir Robert and Lady Stout have returned from a visit to Dunedin.

Miss Muriel Fossette, lady district officer for St. John Ambulance in Wellington, has recently announced her engagement to Mr J. Brine, assistant commissioner of Wanganui district. Mrs Herdman has arrived in Wellington to join Mr Justice Herdman.

The Earl and Countess of Liverpool left on Monday for Hawke’s Bay. and are the guests of Sir Andrew and Lady Russell at Hastings.

WAIRARAPA, March 1

The. engagement is announced of Lavinia, only daughter of Mr and Alts Fred -Smith, of Masterton, to Ralph, third son of Mr and Mrs P. L. Gully, of Masterton.

The engagement is announced of Ivy. only daughter of Mr and Mrs D M'Master. of Masterton, to Wilfred, eldest son of Mr and Mrs "W. Wilkinson, of Lansdowne, Masterton. The wedding took place at St. Mary’s Church. Carterton, on Saturday last of Miss Florence Catherine Gibson, of Armagh, Ireland, to Mr John Shutkowski, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank Shutkowski, of Carterton. The ceremony ■was performed by the Rev. Father Keaney. The young couple will reside in Wellington. At the residence of the bride’s parents »n Tuesday at Pahiatua, the marriage took place of Doris Jean, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dick and Alfred ■John, second son of Mr and Mrs A. 1 Morgan, of Pahiatua. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Laura Dick. The bridegroom’s brother. Mr T. Morgan, attended as'best man.

A quiet' wedding was solemnised recently at the Methodist Church, Masterton, by the Rev. J. Cocker, the contracting parties being Miss Ida Marie Nation, of Akatarawa, Upper Hutt, and Mr

Percival Russell, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Robert Russell, of Masterton. The engagement is announced of Waikopi Mary (Lory), third daughter of Mrs Matthew Ahipene and the late Matthew Ahipene, of Featherston, to Purvis Russell Rongomaraeroa (Billy) Karaitiana. of Pirinoa, Lower Valley, and grandson of the late Mr Tutu Te Whaiti. The marriage took place at the residence of Air and Mrs W. H. Allen, of Upper Plain, Masterton, of Miss Doris Winifred Allen and Mr Henry Oakley, of River road, Masterton. The Rev. John Davie was the officiating clergyman. The marriage of Miss Edith Shackleton, youngest daughter of Mrs M. Shackleton. of Masterton. to Air Victor Pinkney son of Mr and Mrs T. Pinkney, of Aiasterton, was celebrated at Knox Church, Masterton. on Tuesday. Tire Rev. John Davie officiated. Miss May Stevenson attended as bridesmaid, while Air B. Pinkney was best man.

At St. Matthew’s Church. Masterton, on Saturday, the marriage of George Henry, third son of Air and Mrs John Rush ton. of AVestport and Inga, youngest daughter of Alt and Airs Thomas Ray, of Aiasterton. was solemnised by the Rev. W. Bullock, ATiss Grace Vaiden was the bridesmaid, and Mr Stanley Adair, of Wellington, best man. Mrs A. Clarke has returned to Featherston from .a visit to Seatoun.

Mrs Dunlop is the guest of the Alisses Alorrison, of Aiasterton.

Aliss Constance Boese. of Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of Airs A. Al’Kay, of Aiasterton.

Aliss Ethel Edinger has returned to Roseneath from a visit to Airs John Andrew, of Aiasterton. Mrs Peter Al'Laren, of Aiasterton, accompanied by Airs Alilne, of Kuripuni, is visiting New Plymouth. Airs Gentry, of Lower Hutt, is staying with her aunt, Mrs Woodhouse, at Masterton.

Aliss Daisy Hubbard, of Aiasterton, is staying in Blenheim. Aliss Gladys Nathan, of Wellington, is the guest of Mr and Airs Percy Nathan, of Aiasterton.

Mrs Archer Hosking has returned to Aiasterton from a visit to Alarton.

Airs T. P. Fofheringham, of Wellington, is visiting Pahiatua. Airs Davidson, of Pahiatua, is the guest of Mrs Frank Blake, of Wanganui. Miss Jessie Cripps has returned to Aiasterton from a holiday in Sydney. Airs Aloore. of Palmerston North, is staying with her daughter. Airs Guthrie Smith, of Aiasterton.

Aliss Enid Taylor, of Pahiatua, has been visiting Masterton. Aliss Jessie McLaren has returned to Aiasterton from a hob day at New Plymouth.

Miss Al. B. D. Shaw, of Carterton, has left for a visit to relatives in Scotland.

Air and Airs D. C. Collins, of Kahautara, are at present on a visit to Hastings.

Aliss Blanche Vincent, of Featherston, is visiting Christchurch for a month’s holiday. Aliss N. Johnston, of Featherston, is visiting Havelock. Airs H. Alerewood, of Kaiwaiwai, left for Auckland last week.

Air and Mrs N. C. C. Shepherd, accompanied by Airs H. Lawson, left on Saturday for a trip to Auckland. Mr and Airs R. L. Al'Kay, of Tikitapu, have taken -up their residence at Taita, Lower Hutt.

Airs C. W. Free, wife of Captain Free, of the Indian Army, left for London by the Corinthic last Week, accompanied by her sister Aliss Perry, of Aiasterton. Airs D. Rudkin, of -Sydney, is staying with Airs J. Al. Morris, of Lansdowne. Airs Stanley Fletcher left Aiasterton last week to spend a holiday at the seaside.

FEILDING, Alarch 1. Airs Wettenhall, of Auckland, is toe guest of Mrs Noel Harding. Aliss Erena Ward, of Hamilton, is toe guest of Mrs Henry Hare. Mrs Raymond Walsh, Aliss Maurie Walsh, and the Alisses Elliott are spending a holiday in Napier. A most enjoyable garden party was arranged -as a farewell to Mrs David Bell and Aliss Alaisie Bell, who are leaving shortly for a trip to England and Scotland. It was held at the residence of Mrs }*■>>* m Kimbolton road. Clock

-golf, croquet, and deck tennis causejl some fun, as did a competition, which was won by Mrs John Graham. Airs Bell wore a charming beige lace frock with a mauve- posy on the shoulder and a black hat. She was presented with a bouquet of .scarlet zinnias and gladioli Miss Alaisie Bell wore a pretty white embroidered muslin frock with a beige straw hat, and carried a posy of salmon pink and shaded rose buds. Airs Gordon Eliott and the Alisses Eliott contributed musical numbers (piano, ’cello, and violin), which were much appreciated. Airs Graham sang two songs, which were encored loudly. Those present were Alesdames Pratt, Williamson (2), Hill, Anion. Webster, Brewer, Hanger, Harding. Hare, Jenkinson, Wetenhall,' A. Campbell, Wild, Ewen, Al’Ewan, Duthie. Bailey, Bevington-Jones, Campbell (Palmerston -North), Haggitt (Palmerston North), Sandford, Hill, Goldfinch, Booth. Al'Lean, Al'Betli, Redmayne, Cornfoot. Short, and Hall, and Alisses Bonsfield, Pratt, Bailey, Harper, Webster, * Goodbehere, Cornfoot (4), Campbell, Booth, Cairns, Hare, Ward, and Atnon.

WANGANUI. Alarch 1. Airs Forrest Lindsay, of England, wlio has been the guest of Airs F. C. Jones, has left for the South Island. Alisses H. B. Williston (Auckland). P. A. Crondell (Sydney), H. Cahill (Sydney), and J. B. and I Silver are spending a few days here,, coming down the Wanganui River from PipTiki. They leave to-day 7 for a week in the Sounds and two weeks at Alomit Cook and Great Lakes prior to sailing to Australia at the end of At ar eh.

The Misses Bayley, Bell street, were hostesses at a delightful bridge evening and farewell party in honour of Airs Charles L. Duigan and Airs H. H. Enderby. who are leaving early next week for Scotland and the Old Country.

Miss Knight, of Christchurch, has been spending a holiday with Airs H. B. Knight, of Castlecliff. Mrs Pitt, who has just, returned from Norfolk Island, is staying with Mrs Walter Willis.

Mr and Mrs Aitcheson, Dunedin, who have been the guests of Airs J. E. Simpson. “Mount View,” have returned to the south.’

M’ss Robson, of Wairoa. who has been visiting Air and Mrs J-. Robson sen., of Balgownie avenue, Gonville, has left for Christchurch Training College. Alias Kitty Wells has left for Dunedin, where she will join the staff of the public hospital. Airs D Wilson, Wicksteed street, is snending a holiday with relations in Wellington. Airs Walter Stewart. Wicksteed street,, was hostess at a delightful party yesterday afternoon in honour of Mrs Nelson Levien, of Auckland. Guests present were. Alesdames W. A. D’Arcy. N. H. D’Arcy, Hughes-Johnson. J. H. Clay, A. E. Cowper, Dunsford. Kellick. E. Anderson, A. H. Boyes, and the Misses W. Anderson, Kellick. R. Jones, and Bayley. Miss Daisy Nixon, of -Christchurch. who has been the guest of Airs R. J. Jackson, Victoria avenue, has left for Taupo. Alt and Airs W. M. Rennie arrive back in New Zealand next week after some time spent abroad. Air and Airs Alerrick (Aiasterton), Alt and Airs Brookbanks (Christchurch), and Air and Airs E. Lewis (Wellington) are visitors here . thus week. Mrs I. Davidson and Aliss Betty Davidson have returned from AVellington. Miss Alarjorie Saunders has been spending a holiday with her aunt, Airs Gonville Saundcr-s. of Hawke’s Bay. Airs M’Nah. St. John’s Hill, is staying at Paraparaumu for a holiday.

POVERTY BAY, February 28.

Misses A. Gray and U. Williams, who are leaving on a visit to Java and India this week, were tendered a bon voyage party by Mrs S. T. Gray at her seaside cottage at Wainui on Thursday afternoon. Bathing and bridge amused the guests, and tea was served in the sitting room, which was prettily adorned with zinnias. The hostess received in pink crepe de chine offset with collar and cuffs of muskrusset and beige. Aliss Gray wore an embroidered white linen frock and hat to match and Aliss Williams a hemstitched green crepe de chine frock and buff hat. The guests included Mesdames W. A. Bowie. A. S. Aluir, D. G. Gray, Ormerod, and G. W. Willock, and Alisses P. de Lautour. H. Nolan, and Z. Williams.

Another farewell party for tlte MisSes Williams and Gray was tendered by Airs G. W. Willock at her home in Russell street, when bridge was the entertainment of the evening. Daisies and zinnias in Ascot tan shades enhanced the drawing room and dining room. The hostess received in black lace, and her. sister, Aliss de .Lautour, wore sunset gold and black lace. Miss Gray -chose black lace offset with a touch of pink and Aliss Williams pink georgette with a frilled skirt. The guests included Airs Ormerod and Alisses E. and L. Barker, Al. and J. Barker, D. Bagnall. G. Buswell, L. King, H. Nolan, ana Z; Williams.

Mrs L. T. Barnard gave a most enjoyable bridge evening on Wednesday in honour of Miss Morton Jones, of Wanganui. who is on a visit to Gisborne. Gaillardias, golden-rod, and coreopsis: decorated the lounge? and dahlias were. utilised to excellent advantage in the • drawing room, where .bridge was indulged • in; whilst in the dining room, where 1 supper was served, asters in mauve and pink tones enhanced the table. The hostess wore black ninon and lace and toe guest of honour foxglove georgette 1 trimmed with fur and gold lace. The guests included Alesdames S. Nathan, A. L. Singer. R. Crawford, R. U, Burke, D. L. Muir, E Brown. S. F, Clare, Jamieson, M. J. White, 11. Irvine, Ritchie, D_ Chrisp, and C. H. Wells. The Tolaga Bay Jockey Club’s meeting was held under ideal weather conditions, and numerous motor parties from town and the surrounding districts attended. Some of those present were Messrs and - Afesdames J. 8.-Morris. P. Barker, Al. L. Holden, E. Loisel. J, Reeves, G. Parker, J. C. N. Thomas, J. R. Alurpby. L. Aliles, T. Holden, P. Bellerby, R. Scott. Fraser, , J, Taplin. S. Nathan, O. T. Williams, Ritchie (Hamilton), Lilian, 0. Bartram. E. T. Chrisp. D. J. Barry, Captain and Mrs Plummer, Afesdames Jamieson. Cotterill, Loisel, Kahlenberg. M’Swceuev Donner, Bennett, and W. Robson, aiid ! Alisses B. Speedy (Dannevivke), Cohen (Sydney), J. and M. Blair, W. Barns-

Graham, Gaddum (3), AL Reeves, R. Barry, Bartram (2), E. and H. Busby, Cotterill (2), Al. Sherratt, C. Barker, B. Sherratt, E. and A. .Thomas, B. and J. Caldwell, J. Dunlop, M. Fraser, N. Mac-

a , l , urpb >' X 2 ); Seymour, Egertoq (Auckland), and barker (2). About 35 ladies attended a garden party given bv Airs and Miss Buckley, of ■ki la ?’ ° n Thursday, when a very enjoyable day was spent -outdoors. The wore muscade corded faille anti a ermohne hat -en suite and Aliss Buckley C l epe de ' clllne a jade hat. S-T Mesdames T. A. Craw: H€ P feu ™- Target (AuckN Hoi A ’- Le^ Ul ’ G " Graham, tindrSiP vir Gamegie, Hamilton, E. T. DoddreU, W. I<. Cederwall, J. pirie L Wilhams, J C. Woodward, T. A HoOhv£ s’ , T - B - Pearson, R. Al. Jai(2) ’ F ’ R " Hill, Jenkins, «nd AFKeague, Matron oZC ,Mwses J. Tiffen and J. Gsp?™? (Palmerston North). (2\ nf'w 1 ' ® ealc ‘ and the Misses Beale n W ? WO i I ? ly ’ are on a to M Mr\ C d 0 M an i th S Sonera Lakes. Air and Airs H. B. Williams, of Turihau have returned from a visit to Auck-

Mr and Airs D. Todd, of Wellington Sk /J 6 F tnmed Om a tri P to No": Tokomfru their SOn afc

Airs H. Hegarty and her two daughters Mis?M r n ed 4 r T- a Visit t 0 Dunedin. Aliss Alolly Bull intends to sail by tho Marama, from Wellington to Alelbourne, on holiday intent.

Miss Nancye Eastwood is enjoying a holiday visit in the south, and intends to spend toree weeks with friends in I 1 eliding and Hastings.

1 ~H AWK BAY, March 2. -the bridge circle of the Hastings Womens Community entertained Atyg A. U Aleara who is leaving with her husband on a trip to England and America. A large number of friends assembled during the afternoon. A delicious tea was served in one of the smaller room;?, lhe club rooms were bright with giant hydrangeas tn -bowls. Prizes were won by Airs H. Tonkin (Napier) and Airs Edwa-ds (Napier) Mesdames H. Stratton and F. M Leod, the organisers, were the hostesses for the afternoon. Those present were: Mr> O’Meara, who wore a navy crepe de chine frock, relieved with beige, and a navy and beige hat; Airs H. Stratton, a smart torquoise blue silk jumper suit, and wide brimmed biscuit straw hat. Airs F. M'Leod. -a blue floral ninon, with blue hat, with vari-coloured georgette bands; Airs H. Tonkin, cyclamen ciepe de chine sleeveless frock, with black hat with cire band; Airs Edwards, dove grey harmelaine frock, and cherry" red straw hat; Airs 0. Krogh, midnight blue floral georgette frock, with widebrimmed blue hat to tone; Airs Ht>™ black and white georgette frock, and black hat; Mrs Leatham (Napier), blue Horal crepe de chine frock, with georgette flounce and blue hat; Airs J. Shand, Oriental coloured blue crepe de chine irock. with picture hat in toe same blue; Mrs Budd, navy blue crepe de chine frock, and navy hat. Airs J. Harris, mushroom brown froc' . and hat in the same shade; Mi's R. Stewart (Napier), sea green georgette frock, and black hat with floral medallions; Mrs Herbert (Dannevirke), black and white suit, and black and white hat; Airs G~ Thomson, black crepe de chine frock, and black wide-brimmed hat; Airs H. Bishop, dainty dove grey frock, with pleated skirt, and navy wide-brimmed hat; Airs M‘Caw, beige pink frock, and hat in the same shade; Airs A. Small, navy floral frock, and small hat; Airs F. Smith, delph blue floral georgette frock, and cream hat with blue velvet band; Airs Wilson, mushroom brown silk cliarmelaine frock, and brown hat; Airs G, ATLeod, navy blue crepe de chine frock, and navy hat with cherry relief; Airs Gullett. Airs Dadelszen. Aliss Small, blue and white georgette frock, and black hat; Aliss Evans, midnight blue floral georgette frock, and blue wide-brimmed hat; Aliss Curlett, Oriental coloured ninon frock, and hat to tone; Mrs T. Cunningham, grey and rose floral crepe de chine frock, and grey straw hat; Airs W. Hislop (Napier), ivory georgettte frock, . patterned with cherry red flowers, and ivory straw hat; Airs Cummings, black jumper suit, with gold stripe: and black hat; Airs Edwards (Sydney), blue crepe de chine frock, and small hat; Mrs Alorris. Nile green crepe de chine frock, and hat to tone; Airs Gilbertson. Airs Waterworth Foote (Havelock North), and Mrs Beamish. black suit, and black hat. The engagement is announced of Audrey Hilda, younger daughter of Air and Airs Percy" H. Harris, of Cashmere Hills, Christchurch, to Karl Henry, son of Al« and Mrs Charles Ruddenklau, of “ Balquidder.” Napier. Air and Mrs Norman Avery, of Havelock North, are visitors to Aiasterton, the guests of Air and Mrs G. H. Perry.

Aliss Glory Simson is on a visit to Taupo.

Mrs Fosey. of Wellington, is visiting in 'Hawke’s Bay.

Aliss Maxine Edgar, of Napier, was in Auckland, for the wedding of Miss Sin-clair-Lockhart, daughter of Lady SinclairLockhart.

Air and Airs S. Wood, of Napier, leave shortly on a visit to England. Mrs Sandtmann. of Bluff Hill. Napier, has returned from a visit to the South Island.

Air and Mrs G. Clark, of Hastings, were the guests -of Mr and Mrs C. H. Clark, of Nelson. Aliss Small is the guest of her sister, Airs 0. Krogh, of Hastings. Alias Dorothy Cunningham, of Napier, was in Auckland for the Sinclair-Lock-hart-Grace wedding.

Airs F. M, Nancarrow returned to Dunedin after visiting her daughter, Mrs B, Chambers, of Havelock North. Mr -and Mts H. P. Reynolds, of Waipawa, were visitors to Wellington. Mr-' Grant, _ of Auckland, has returned home after visiting Napier. Dr and Airs Waterworth, of Napier, are visiting Rotorua.

Air and Airs Stratton, of Hastings, have returned from a motor trip to Rotorua f" 1 Auckland.

Alias Margaret AlKay, of Napier, is the guest of Mrs J. Perry, of Masterton. The wedding of Aliss Afarion Lowry, daughter of Mr and Mrs T, H. Lowry, of “Okawa,” to Dr Bennington takes place early" in April.

Aliss Betty Woodward, of Hastings, is the guest of Airs R. Burrell, of Feilding.

PALMERSTON NORTH, March 2. , On Tuesday night Miss Ruth Putnam gave a delightful bridge party for Miss Betty M'Rae. The drawing room was prettily decorated with pink and mauve asters. Miss Ruth Putnam wore apple green satin and, tulle; Miss Betty M'Rae, almond green georgette and gold tissue bridge coat; Miss Nancie Lyons, blue georgette with pink godets; Miss Mildred Sim, black georgette over shell pink; Miss Margaret Guy, red georgette; Miss Molly Goldingham, flame georgette; Miss Marjorie Fitzherbert, black georgette over salmon pink; Miss Margaret Sim, jade green beaded georgette; Miss Othley Haggitt, blue georgette with lace hem;. Miss Mary M'Callum, black marocain; and Mrs Henry Knight, cerise georgette; also present were Messrs Ivan Johnston, R. Goldingham, H. Johnston, Duncan, Guy, Henry, and Knight. Professor and Mrs Perin have returned from a holiday at Paraparaumu Beach. Mr and Mrs J. Rutledge have left for a holiday in the South Island, where they will be the guests of Mrs Ritchie, Ashburton.

Mrs Fenton, who has lately returned from Fiji, is the guest of Mr and Mrs W. L. Fitzherbert. Mr and Mrs G. C. Keeble left this week for a trip to England. Mrs W. Barber, of Eltham, is the guest of Mrs H. J. Barber, Tiritea. Miss Smythe, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs J. Miller. Mrs R. Carlyon. of Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of Mrs H. Waldegrave, Palmerston North. Mrs Erie Dickel, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs H. Pringle, Palmerston North.

Mrs B. Lucas, Palmerston North, is the guest of Mrs G. Lyons, of Paekakarikf.

Mrs E. C. Barnes has returned from New Plymouth. Dr and Mrs Monro have returned from Paraparaumu. Miss E. Warren, Palmerston North, is the- guest of Mrs J. Mackie, Kumeroa. Misses Ethel and Edith Green have returned to/Palmerston North, from a trip to Marlborough Sounds. • The Misses Muriel and Yvonne Mountier, who have been the guests of Mrs W. Day, Palmerston North, have returned to Wellington.

Amongst the audience at the performance of “The Vagabond King” on Thursday night were Mrs Grant Sim and Miss Sim, Mr and Mrs H. Cooper, Dr and Mrs Putnam, Miss Lyons, Mrs Barnes, Mr and Mrs H. Knight, Miss Goldingham, Dr and Mrs Miller, Mr and Mrs Fitzherbert, Misses Freda and Margaret. Guy. Mr and Mrs Haggitt, Mrs Bosworth and Mr B. Bosworth, Mr and Mrs F. Pegden, Mr and Mrs R. • Abrahaifa. Mr and Mrs Inness, and Mr and Mrs H. Johnston.

WAIKATO, March 2. A garden party was given at the home of Dr and Mrs H. Douglas on Thursday for the Rev. Dr H. D. A. Major and Mrs Major, of Ripon Hall, Oxford. Mrs Douglas received her guests in a brown silk frock; Mrs Major was wearing a soft brown marocain frock with tiered skirt and smart beige hat. Those present were Mr and Mrs J. Barugh. Mr P. Le Quesne, Mr and Mrs P. E. Stevens, Mesdames Harold Bull (Auckland), M. H. Quick, F. B. Jolly, W. A. Chitty, W. A. Graham, W. H. Hume, C. Rees, A. E. Manning, M. Doimy. T. M. Hall, G. Way, R. Carey, E. H. O’Meara, A. B. Beale. L. Cussen, Picken (Waangaroa), G. A. Hurdwood, S. Brewis, Mathias, M. R. Farcer (Oxford). C. H. Holloway, and F. A. Swarbrick, Dr Mary Douglas, and Misses M. Douglas, Stevens, G. Donny, Searancke, R. Brewis, E. Jolly, P. von Stunner, L. Cussen, M. Searancke, and M- M'Pherson. A farewell afternoon was given by Mrs Swayne and her daughter at Cambridge on Thursday for Mrs 8- Lewis and her , daughter, Miss Jean Caw. -Clock golf and croquet were played on the lawns, and tea was served on the veranda. Those

present were Mesdames Cox, G. G. L. Taylor, Neely, Chitty, Rowland, J. Sawers. F. Swayne, N. Peake. E. R. Lee, D, London, H, Crowther, Tod, C. Mere-

dith, Allan, Horne, A. Richardson, O. Gane, Hart, N. Sutherland, Bryce, Horne, R. Batchelor, Harbutt, E. E. Roberts, W T . S. Williams, and Paul; Misses M. Souter, Brann, Cox. Tod. J. Cooper, Gwynneth, S. Brann, Sheet, G. Neely, R. Souter, and A. Brown.

A farewell bridge patty was given on Tuesday at the home of Mrs C. L. Mac Diarmid ..for Mrs H. Douglas. The rooms were gay with glorious cactus dahlias and zinnias. Mrs Mac Diarmid was wearing a pretty floral georgette and Mrs Douglas black crepe de chine. The prizes were won by Mrs Douglas, Mesdames W, H. Hume, F. B. Jolly, H. T. Gillies. C. B. W’ake, E. J. Mears, C. Sutcliffe, N. Tudhope. W. Wilson, H. N. Eiby, G. A. Hurdwood, M. M. ■ Hoekin, T. C. Fraser, J. F. Strang. H. Ferguson, E. H. O’Meara, and D. Hay, and Miss M. Harrowell.

The Ladies’ Committee of the 'Waikato Winter Show Association gave a- farewell afternoon tea on Tuesday at the “ Wattle ” tea rooms for Mrs H. Douglas and Mrs H. C. Ross, who are shortly going to England. The tables were artistically decorated with shell .pink and mauve flowers.- Those present were Mesdames H. Douglas. H. C. Ross. Alexander, A. N. Green, F. A. Snell, W. H. Paul, A. L. Yule, S. A. Bennett. N, G. Pountney, W. Clark, R. Coombes, H. G. Greenslade, Finlayson, R. English, Davis, Roberts, Wallace, P. Snell, and Ridley; Misses C. Wallnutt, R. Johnstone, G. Denz, ami Keddie.

A farewell afternoon tea was given on Wednesday by Mias Riro Brewis and Miss A. Ansenne for Miss'Margaret Douglas and Dr Mary Douglas. The rooms were beautifully decorated with choice summer flowers- Miss Brewis was wearing a smart la.ee frock, Miss Ansenne black taffeta silk. The competition was won by Mrs Tube and Miss Wilson. Those present were kiesdames Douglas, Tuke (Taupiri), E, E. Roberts (Cambridge), M. Wells /Cambridge) ~ and M. M. Hockin. and Misses E. Smith, K. Wilson, and Taylor.

AUCKLAND, February 28. There were about 200 parishioners present at the social gathering in honour of Mrs Grant Cowen and Miss Grant Cowen, who left on a visit to England, via Sydney, last Friday. Mrs Grant Cowen was presented with a travelling cushion, and her daughter with a purse containing notes. Miss Grant Cowen will study at the Royal Academy for a year, utilising the scholarship which was awarded to her. Needless to say both will be much missed, not only in their parish, but in social circles in Auckland.

The Takapuna 'Tennis Club held its annual “at home ” at the courts last week. A large number of guests was present from other -clubs, and a progressive tournament was held. The winners were: A grade—Mrs M'Carthy and Mrs Warren; B grade—Miss Bolton and Miss Jones. The weather was delightful. Mrs A. R. Winstone, Miss Ashton, and Miss Harbutt left last Friday by the Lhimaroa for Sydney, en route for an overseas tour.

Auckland visitors to Dunedin are Mrs Ridings and Miss May Ridings, of Remuera, the former of whom is the guest of her sister, Miss Morris, of Littlebourne road, while_the latter is making a short stay with a relative in Invercargill, Mrs Arnold Macdonald. Mr and Mrs E. H. Reid are staying at’ the Esplanade Hotel, Devonport, having let their home in Remuera preparatory to a trip to England. 1 Mrs' R. W. Moorhouse, of Cambridge, and her two daughters have left Auckland for Sydney, en route to England.