TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3934, 6 August 1929, Page 61

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, August 5. Mrs Hugh Webb left on Tuesday for Invercargill. Miss Irvine, St. Clair, has returned from a visit to Middlemarch. Miss D. Acton Adams left for Christchurch on Wednesday. Mrs J. W. Smeaton is spending a holiday at Wanaka. Dr and Mrs R. S. Allan have returned from a delightful trip. Miss Norrie Fenwick has returned from a visit to Timaru. Mrs Hewitson, who has been away, has return to town. Miss Geraldine Maling returned to Christchurch during the week. Miss Gwen Gallaway returned from Sydney last Wednesday. Mrs Harding, who hag been the guest f»f Mrs Thomas M'Kellar, Pitt street, left for Wellington on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Willis Scaife. of Wanaka, tpent a few days in Dunedin on their way north. Miss D. Easther, who was visiting Miss Cargill. •Wildwood,” has returned to North Canterbury. Miss Alma Blackler, of Pleasant Point, is the guest of Mrs M'Pherson, Moana crescent. Several small afternoon teas were given during the week for Mrs Harding, of Wellington. The hostesses included Mesdames Harman Reeves and. M'Beth, and the Misses Graham. The engagement is announced of Coreen Tsobel Glover, only daughter of Mrs Bernard Falck. of Christchurch, to Mr Douglas W. Neele, of Blackburn, England. On Tuesdav morn’ng at the Tudor Hall Mrs Hugh Webb, of India, entertained a number of friends for tea. Present were Mesdames Riley, Cheeseman, Black, Douglas Ramsay, and May. and Misses Graham (2), Ulrich. E. Macassey, Ogston (England), and E. Shand. On Monday the Misses Graham gave a small and enjoyable afternoon tea at their residence. Heriot Row, for Mrs Harding, of Wellington. Also present were Mesdames R’lcv. Thomas M'Kellar, Harman Reeves, M'Beth, E. L. Macassey, and Hyde, and Misses Orbell, Webster, and Shand. On Saturday evening the Otago High School Old Boys’ Association held its annual reunion in the Somerset Lounge, when a large gathering of members was present. On Sunday the anniversary service was celebrated in the hall of the High School. There was a large assemblage of past and present pupils. The news has been received from Scotland of the engagement of Miss Louisa Jane Roberts, second daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Roberts, of “ Well wood.” Selkirk. and grand-daughter of Sir John Roberts, C.M.G., of “ Littlebor.rne House/' Dunedin, to Mr William Douglas Rutherford. elder son of Mr and M’’s W. Rutherford, of ‘‘ Boleside. ’ Galashiels. The beautiful collection of posters which Miss Guy has on exhibition in the Savoy Buildings is well worth going to see. It is a great opportunity to see these coloured pictures that have conic from faroff Britain and other countries, and we are lucky to have such a chance in our remote corner of the globe. One wishes Miss Guv very great success in her venture in coming to New Zealand. Miss Gladys Moncrieff and other members of the “ Rio Rita ” Company were entertained by the Play-reading Circle of the Otago Women’s Club at tea. Mrs Chapman, chairwoman of the circle, received the guests. Tea was served in the lounge, the beautiful new room being much admired by the visitors. Miss Moncrieff wore a becoming frock of pink beige georgette with brown satin, and a large hat of pink felt, and a grey fur coat and furs. On Tuesday afternoon Miss Vallange gave a delightfid bridge party at the Otago Women's Club. She wore a becoming frock of navy blue crepe de chine relieved by beige collar and cuffs. Present were Mesdames Sargood, Vallange, Black, Cheeseman. Oldham, E. Hazlett, Douglas Ramsay, G. Rise, May, Terence Bridgeman. Roland Fulton. Fotheringham, and E. A. Cogan, and Misses Shand, D. Williams. Bryant (Melbourne). Graham. .1. Haggitt. Ogston (England), Reynolds, Hart, and D. Neill.

A young peoples dance was given by the Misses Mama and Beryl Service and Mr Harold Service at their parents’ residence. Anderson’s Bay, on Saturday evening. Dancing took place in the hall, which wa attractively decorated with green and orange, and included a novel item in which miniatures of the girls present were hung on a doll’s clothes-line ’ and unpegged by the men who wished the originals for partners. An Electrovox provided a volume of spirited music. The guests were Misses Edith Alexander, Florrie Blyth. Mollie Boyd. Irene Campbell, Frances Campbell. Daphne Chrystall, Jocelyn Dunlop. Margaret Dunlop, Kathleen Fountain. Fay Fowler, Rua Frapwell, Ola Hawkins (Christchurch). Margaret Lawson. Elinore Lee. Ethel Perry, Winnie Stenhouse, Joan Thompson, and Gretchen Williams, and Messrs Abel. Alexander, Bibby (2). Blyth, Clark, Dunlop, Ewing, Forbes. Fountain. Fowler. Lawson. Lee. Macassey, Macdonald, M'Gill, Shepherd, Stenhouse, Strang, and Williams.

Dr and Mrs J- Paton Dunlop entertained a large party of young people at a dance in the Somerset Lounge in honour of their daughter Margaret and their son John. The lounge looked its cheeriest and brightest with festoons of ferns, bowls of bronze chrysanthemums, and multicoloured lights. Mrs Dunlop, who received the guests, wore a smart gown of black and white, and a shawl of blue and black. Miss Dunlop wearing a becoming frock of amethyst green velvet. Among those present were Misses Wilkin, M. Boyd, J. Burnside. Y. Champtaloup, J. Dunlop. H. Carswell, R. Frapwell, E. Powell. A. Davis, D. Champtaloup. B. MacArthur. G. Williams, D. Chrystall. H. Borrie, E. Lee. F. Fowler, D. Adam, and B. Service; Messrs P. Riley, N. North. B. Guthrie, B. ’Watt. I. M’Kinnon. A. M‘Farlane. P. Jerram. S. Sidey. B. Barclay. G. Williams, B. Lee, P. Fowler, L. Macassey, G. Gabites, Gilkison. B. Harris. K. Fidton. D. Macpherson, Edmondson, and 11. Service.

The John M'Glashan College Old Collegians’ Association gave a delightful dance in the Tudor Hall last Wednesday evening. The hall was very prettilv decorated for the occasion. A flag of gold and red with the college badge in blue, surmounted by the initials O.C.A. was draped above the fireplace. The guests were received in the lounge by Mr James Begg (patron of the association) and Mrs Begg, who acted as hostess for the evening. Present were Mr C. NI. Gilray (principal of the college). Nir and Mrs Thomas Ross. Mr and Mrs H. J. M’George. Nir and Nirs J. NV. Williamson. Nir and Mrs J. NV. Eustace, Nir and Nirs J. Phillips, Mr and Nlr s T. S. Holmes, M isses Nl'George (2). Patterson, Greenslade, Dale Austen. NI. Hudson, A. M’Kenzie, B. Harris, Archer (2). Armstrong. A. Brewer. NI. Boyd. B. Faulkes (Wanaka), J. Dunlop, G. Vidal. NI. Anderson. L. Hankinson, N. Cameron, and B. Wilson, and Nlessrs Styche. NVise, Greenslade. Langford. Reeves (2). Sidey. Young. A. Gray. Sinclair, Bevis. L. Harris. Haggitt, Priest, Fisher. Dawson. Carmichael. J. Thomson, Hutton. Bowron, Scofield, Cunningham, and Robertson.

On Friday Nirs J. J. Clark gave a very enjoyable afternoon tea at her resjdence, London street, in honour of Nirs’ R. S. Black and Miss Gladys Moncrieff. The guests were received in the drawing room, the hostess wearing a becoming frock of pale pink satin and beaded georgette in silver. Miss Moncrieff looked very well in a becoming costume of pale beige and a brown hat. Nirs Black wore a navy blue cloth coat with fur collar and cuffs and a small black hat. The guests of honour received sweet bouquets of violets. Tn the dining room delicious tea was dispensed. the table being beautifully arranged with multi-coloured anemones in cut-glass vases. Lights shaded in red sent a pretty glow over the table. After tea the guests thoroughly enjoyed songs from Nirs R. Hudson and Miss Lorna Smith. Present were Lady Williams, Lady Fenwick, Mesdames Bundle, F. Dunlop, J. Fitzgerald, Harty, Hanlon, Lewin, Smeaton. Jack, Murray, Walter Ross. George Black, A. C. Duncan, D. Phillips, Roland Fulton, J. A. Hanan, I. Fergus. Guy Tapley. Oram, Barron, Allan Grey. A. Barnett. C. NI. Greenslade, Professor Strong, and Dr SiedebergM'Kinnon. and Misses Oram. Murray, Speight, Fitzgerald, NVilliams. L. Barnett, and Hanlon. INVERCARGILL. August 3. Miss Mary Cuthbertson, of Balclutha, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Denniston Cuthbertson, Duke street. After a brief visit Miss Biss, of the nursing staff of the Christchurch Hospital. has returned north. She had been staying with Mrs 11. A. Ferguson, Nelson street. Mrs Hugh NVebb, of Assam, India, who has been touring in the Dominion, returned to Invercargill last Thursday evening, and is staying with her mother, Mrs Hugh Macdonald, Gala street. Nir and Mrs Gordon Charters, of NVendonside. have been in town for a few days, the guests of Mr and Mrs J. E. Bews, Dalrymple road.

Nirs R. A. Douglas left Invercargill last week on a visit to the Wairarapa. A successful bridge drive organised by members of the combined Invercargill and Queen’s Park Golf Clubs in aid of funds for the forthcoming Golf Carnival, was held in the Southland Women’s Club on r riday evening. Some of those present were Nir and Nirs D. Cuthbertson, Nir and Mrs G. NPDonald, Mr and Nirs W. G. I*}’!. Mr and Nirs Blue, Nir and Nirs J V’ckery. Mr and Hrs R. J. Gilmour, Mr and Mrs J. Macleod. Mesdames NV. Ewart. G- Kensington, H. O. Stuckey, F. O. Mac Gibbon, A. Owen-Johnston. Nlabson 1' Dans B. Wilson, Aitken. M. Macalister, . r. 11. Alexander. NV. Handyside, Pottinger NV J Barclay. A. 11. Mackrell, mH. Hoyles, NI. Mitchel. D. Cochrane, ” . D. Palmer, NV. A. Hammond, C. F. A. Jones, and C. S. Longuet, and Misses 1 errin. Lousley. Fynes-Clinton. NI. Ott, NI. Logan, L. Henderson, NI. Rein. P. Pilcher NI. Gilkison, NI. Collins, Campbell, O. rraser. P. Drewe. Mackenzie, Muir, Stout (3), and Hanks.

’lhere were eight tables for bridge at the Southland NVomen’s Club last week. *Y rs G. F. A. Jones won the prize for score and Miss Ivy Lindsay (Bluff) the prize for the hidden number those present were Mesdames R. N. xott ’ i • £, ra "’f°rd, J. Vickery, Callender. M Hugh, D Cochrane, B. C. Basstian, R. stout S. NI. Macalister. J. Thomson, J. 1. Wilson. A. 11. Mackrell, C. F A. Jones, M. Mitchell. G. NPDonald. NV. G. Clark, C. Pasley. J. T. Carswell. NV. Maca G- J- Hamilton (Bluff), and NN. G. Tait, and Misses L. Hendeison, M. Crawford, Hackworth. NPLeod, 1 errin, Fynes-Clinton, I. Lindsay (Bluff), and NI. Rein.

vr r- ai OAMARU, August 3. Mrs Cuthbertson is visiting her sister, Mrs Law. of Dunedin. Miss M'Kinnon, of NVanganui. is staving with her sister, Nirs H. Preston, \\ harie street.

Mrs Packwood, of Kurow, is visiting friends in Oamaru. Nir and Nirs Preston, Plashwood, are the guests of Nirs Thorpe Preston, of Longhands.

Nirs Roxby is visiting her sister. Nirs Meek, \N ansbeek street.

xr- rr i WAINIATE. August 3. Miss Helen lenwick, of Dunedin, has been visiting NVaimate as the guest of Mrs Neill Rattray, “ N’gahere.” Miss Joan NVood. youngest daughter of Nir and Mrs Razell NVood, Harris street, made her debut at the Hunt Club Ball 11 1 Ibparu. She wore a charming frock of white taffeta, with the skirt vandvked and embroidered in tiny pink roses. NVith it was carried an Early N ictorian posy of small pink roses. „ Vi) an d Mrs A. R. Manchester, of hairlie, spent the week-end with Nirs G. A. Manchester, Mill road. Nliss Margaret Akhurst has returned home after a short visit to Christchurch. Miss NN right, of 1 niaru. has been visiting her sister, Nirs J. C. Templet, Harris street.

Nliss Janet Studholme, Te NVaimate.” has returned home after staying with Miss Rona Elworthy, of Timaru. Captain and Mrs Neill Rattray, “ Ngahere.’ are v:istorg to Christchurch for the Hunt Club races.

Nirs 11. B. S. Johnstone, Otaio, was presented at her Nlajesty’s third court this season. She wore a picture gown of silver lace over white satin, with two tiers of lace forming fan-like panniers. Her train was of pale lame, edged with pink and silver embroidery.

Ike following were in town for the Rnddenklau—Medlicott wedding:—Nir and Nirs H. H. Henderson. Nir 11. R. Henderson, Mr P. Jennings. Misses Medlicott, Niland Mrs J. G. Rnddenklau, Mr and Nirs Fred. Rnddenklau. Nir Roy Rnddenklau. Mr and Nirs F. H. Rnddenklau. Mr ami Nirs A. Potter, Nir and Mrs J. C. Ruddenklau, Nirs Rickman. Nir and Mrs Vincent, Beckett, Mr and Nirs Appleby. Nirs 1. N. Hart, Miss Doris Hart, and Mrs P. Elhs. Miss Dulcie Rnddenklau gave a most enjoyable party at her home, “ Downlands,” on Saturday night. Among those present were Mr and Mrs Forbes NVallace, Mr and Mrs Potter, Mr and Mrs Rickman, Misses Ann Miller, Dorothy Akhurst. Molly Henderson, Sybil Purchase, Betty Appleby. Messrs Medlicott (4), Rain, Milsom. Miller, and J. Medlicott. Nir and Mrs G. J. Shackleton and Miss Bernice Shackleton, NVaimate, arrived in England by the Tainui. They journeyed to Nlanchester to attend the wedding of Nir A. J. Shackleton, who is at the Metropolitan Vickers NVorks. They will later tour the Continent.

TIMARU. August 2. Miss Peggy Chapman, of Sailsbury, has returned from a short visit to her sister, Mrs R. Temple, “ Dunglass,” Cattle Valley. Miss _ Helen Fenwick, of Dunedin, stayed in Timaru for the races and Hunt Club ball.

Nir and Mrs G. Gerard, of Snowden, and Miss Margaret Todhunter, of Rakaia, were visitors to Timaru for the races last week. Nliss Norrie Fenwick, of Dunedin, who has bceu staying with Mrs W. H. Har-

greaye, Kakahu, left to-day for the south. Miss Iliana Allen, of Christchurch, and Nliss Nancy NVilliams, of North Island, stayed at the Grosvenor Hotel for the races and ball last week. Nirs George Rhodes, of Christchurch, who was the guest of her daughter, Nirs B. 11. Howell. “ Nlatata,” Cave, has returned to her home. Nirs B. H. Howell, “Nlatata,” Cave, who was spending a few days at the Hydro Grand Hotel, returned to her home on Saturday. Nir and Mrs B. 11. Tripp, "Orielton,” returned from a trip to Australia yesterday. Nliss Evelyn Pinckney, of “Glenaray.” who has been staying with Nirs C. H Gresson, Selwyn street, is now staying with Nliss Mary Rolleston, Le Cren’s terrace. Nirs F. J. Rolleston, Le Cren’s terrace, is paying a visit to the North Island, and is staying in Hastings. Mr and Mrs G. Smith, of NVaimate. spent last week-end in Timaru, and stayed at the Grosvenor Hotel. Nliss Betty Gillies and Mr Craig Gillies, of Mayfield, who motored down for the gaieties last week, returned to Mayfield on Sunday. Captain and Mrs N. A. Rattray. “ Ngahere,” NVaimate, returned home after the races on Saturday. Nir and Nirs John Grigg, of Longbeach, were the guests of Nirs F. J. Rolleston. Le Cren’s terrace,, for the races. Nir and Mrs J. Sim, Nliss V. NVilkin. and Nirs Leslie Mills, of Dunedin, left for the Hermitage. Mount Cook, last week Miss Hope Pinckney and Mr Harold Pinckney, “ Glenaray,” are staying at the Hydro Grand Hotel. Nir and Nirs NV. Kain, of Geraldine, were the guests of Mrs Timaru Rhodes ” Hadlow,” for the races and Hunt Club ball.

On Friday night, Nliss Joan Hargreaves. Kakahu, gave a very jolly dinner party at the Hydro, when the guests included Misses Hope Pinckney. Mary Rotleston, June Orbell, Nancy Bond, Betty Cossins. Nancy Teschemaker, Norrie Fenwick, Elizabeth Harris, Evelyn Pinckney Margaret Todhunter, Nona Pinckney, Marjorie Gibson, and Betty Gillies, and Messrs G. Hargreaves, D. Orbell, J. Acland. C. Gillies, C. Acland, D. Studholme, J. Hodgkins, 11. Pinckney. S. Hazlett, 11. Nash. B. Boyes, K. Pratt, P. Gresson, and R. Anderson. Last night, at Hadlow, Nlr and Mrs Timaru Rhodes gave a dinner party for their daughter. Dendrah, who later in the evening was a debutante at the Hunt Club ball. The guests included Nirs C. E. Thomas, Mr and Mrs NV. Kain, Dr and Nirs P. R. NVoodhouse, Mrs F. Barker Nliss Nan Gillies, Nliss Cargill, Nliss Janet Paterson, and Nlessrs 11. Fenn. B. Thomas, D. Johnstone, K. de Castro, and A. Cargill. On June 25 the wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church, London, between Lieutenant Vivien Francis Boyle, R.N., and Miss Margaret Howard Tripp, of Timaru. The church was beautifully decorated with masses of soft blue hyilrangeas, and tall blue delphiniums, backed by glossy green palms, and the altar was arranged with arum lilies. The Rev. C C. Harper conducted the wedding ceremony. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, Nir Howard Tripp, looked charming in a frock of soft oyster satin with a long close-fitting bodice and a skirt trailing on the ground at the back and lined with gold tissue; a soft bow of the satin at the waist of the frock. A beautiful Limerieli veil (lent by Mrs Empson), and lined with oyster tulle, formed the train, and a wreath of tiny orange blossom circled her head. She carried a sheaf of arum lilies. The four bridesmaids, Nliss Rosa Tripp (sister of the bride). Miss Nloyra Boyle, and Miss Bridget Boyle (sisters of the bridegroom) and Miss Dawn Jackson looked most attractive in their charming frocks of corncoloured georgette, the bodices plain and close fitting except for a small cape tied in a knot on one shoulder, and the skirts made with two flared flounces. Their hats were corn-coloured crinoline straw swathed with a band of georgette of the same colour, and they carried bouquets of damask roses. Nlr and Nirs Tripp received their guests at Major-general Farmer’s house (Chelsea), in a room massed with pink and blue hydrangeas. Mrs Tripp wore a lovely frock of gold lace with velvet sash, and a beige coatee with bands of fur round the sleeves, her hat of gold crinoline straw being touched with blue, and her bouquet was of love-in-a-mist. The bridegroom’s mother chose a frock of blue-green satin with bands of beige, and a beige straw hat, and carried a bouquet of shot pink roses. The weather was ideal, and an enormous marquee was erected in the beautiful garden where the wedding breakfast took place. Lord Jellicoe proposed the health of the bride and bridgroom. The bridegroom’s gift to the bride was a naval crown set in diamonds, and the bridesmaid’s presents were naval crowns set in pearls. Later in the after Lieutenant and Nirs V. F. Boyle left for their honeymoon to the lakes, the latter wearing a charming soft blue georgette frock with a short transparent coat with grey fox edging cuffs and collars, and a shady blue hat to mutah.

A delightful finish to the races on Saturday was the cabaret held by the Jazz-a-Nola Club in the Good Intente, when a large number of dancers was present. All J-J 1 ® J a^e ?t dance music, and numbers from Rio Rita,” were excellently given by the orchestra. The Scottish Hall glowed with colour last night when the annual Hunt Club ball was held. Under the soft light of the Chinese lanterns the decorations and frocks looked beautiful. The five debutpntes all looked charming. Miss Dendrah Rhodes wore a beautiful frock of ivory moire which was traced with silver threads, and embroidered with white forget-me-nots A large bow of the same soft material was caught at one side with a sparkling buckle of brilliants, and the wide flared skirt had a hem of silver net. A laige white ostrich feather fan (given by her glandmother, Mrs C. E. Thomas) completed a charming picture. Miss Scota Stewards attractive frock of the palest pink tulle was made with a plain bodice and a very full fluffy skirt falling into points, and she carried a bouquet of pink anemones tied with pink satin ribbons. Miss Hester NN igley wore a pretty frock of cameo-pink crepe de chine, which had a plain tight bodice and a full shirred skirt entirely composed of little frills, and her bouquet of pale pink flowers made an artistic finish. Miss Joan Wood wore a charming frock of white taffeta, the skirt embroidered in tiny pink roses with a tracing of gold running through it. Her Early \ ictorian bouquet completed a 'T r y. Pretty picture. Miss Nona Pinckney, ot Glenaray,” wore a frock of ivorywhite spotted net. The bodice was plain and tight and the skirt, which fell in two flounces, dipped to the ground at the back.

ASHBURTON, August 3. Mrs Gillies and Miss Betty Gillies. Mayheld, who have been staying in Timaru, iia\e returned home. Mr and Mrs J. H. Grigg, of Longbeach, who were the guests of Nirs F. J. Rolleston, Le Cren s terrace, Timaru, have returned home. Nirs Henry Smith and Nirs O. E. Neiderer. of Southland, are staying in Ashburton. ■ Margaret Le Cren, Grey road, is visiting Ashburton. Nirs C. J. Le Cren is also visiting Ashburton. Colonel and Mrs R. Neill. “ Barossa,” who have been staying in Timaru, have returned to Mount Somers. Mrs Free, of NVellington, who has been staying with her parents at the Bank of Australasia, is returning home to-morrow. Nirs I). Good is the guest of Mrs J. Trevor Thomas, Peter street. Nlr and Mrs Gerald Nicoll and Nlr and Mrs A. Nicoll went to Lincoln for the Lincoln College ball. Miss NI. Hunter, of Christchurch is the guest of Nirs Dr Miller, Burnett street. A party of 14 Ashburton residents returned on Tuesday from a week-end visit to the Hermitage, Mount Cook. They had a delightful time. They were interested to see Commander Byrd’s Canadian huskies at work dragging material for the new Malte Brun hut.

Nirs R. NVade is visiting Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH, August 2. St. Margaret’s College Old Gir's gave a delightful dance at Dixieland on Wednesday night tor the purpose of augmenting the funds of St. Saviour’s Girls’ Home at Shirley. The Dixieland Orchestra supplied inspiriting dance music, and Miss Edna Gill, an old girl of St. Margaret’s, danced a charming pas de seul, “Pangios and Melisande.” The ballroom was gay with streamers of blue and silver, the association’s colours, and the supper tables were decorated jdth blue irises, cinerarias, and crossed ribbons of blue and silver, a distinctive touch being introduced in the blue candles set in silver candlesticks. Bridge tables were arranged in tlie inner lounge. The hostesses were Mrs J. F. Studholme, Miss P. Boyle, and Miss Bromley Cocks. Nirs Studholme wrnre an elegant gown of black georgette, embroidered with crystal and jet beads, and a black velvet bridge coat; Miss Bromley Cocks wore a becoming cherry-coloured souple satin frock and coatee of cerise and silver lame, and Miss Boyle’s graceful frock of georgette was worn with a white fur coa*\ «• Other ladies present were Miss Janet Storry (honorary treasurer). Nl’ss Rose Reynolds (honorary secretary), Mesdames G. Helmore. J. C. N. Grigg, Algar Williams, Harold Barker, Clive Crowley, E. N. Archbold, NV. A. Lake, E. T. Kensington, NV. Owen, Jack Styche, Len Leversedge, and NV. D. Bailey, and Nlisses Marie Kitto, Joan Forbes, Mabel Hall, Monica Robinson. Joan Spence-Clark, Betty Coop. Janet Dixon. Amy Dixon, Kitty Dixon, Edna Firth. Margaret Williams, Ruth Turner. Chrissie Talbot (Fairlie), Doreen Shaw. Muriel Brown, Marjorie Irwin. Molly Pratt, Mary Bland, Dorothy O’Brien. Phyllis Agar, Noyl< Baker, and Lila Gardner.

Nliss Betty Henderson, of Dunedin, wh« has been visiting Christchurch, has re turned south.

Amongst the several farewell parties which were given for Captain Roderick Anderson, who left last week to join his regiment in India, was a dinner party given by Mr and Mrs Jack Anderson. Thie

guests included Miss Dorothy Anderson, Alias Margaret Anderson, Miss Betty Cotterill, Miss Olive MTlraith, Captain R. Anderson, and Mr Heathcote Helmore. Mrs W. A. Moore, who has been visiting her parents, Sir Joseph and Lady Kinsey, Papanui road, has returned to Timaru. Dr and Mrg Valentine, of Wellington, have been visiting Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Melville Jameson, Warwick House, have returned from a visit to South Canterbury. The engagement is announced of Hester Amy. only daughter of Mrs and the late Mr F. A. Archer, of “ Colwell,” Fendalton, Christchurch, and Julian Plomer, younger son of Mrs and the late Mr Cregoe, of Norfolk, England. Mrs and Miss Archer leave early in September for San Francisco, where the wedding will take place.

WELLINGTON, August 2. The Women’s Auxiliary of the Reform Party arranged a delightful reception at the Adelphi Cabaret on Monday in honour of Mrs J. G. Coates. The bright rooms were crowded with guests, and the large ballroom was arranged in drawing room fashion, with the addition of beautiful bowls of fragrant wattle blossom. Mrs Coates, who was charmingly gowned in pillar-box red georgette, and sable furs, with a small red hat, was received by Mrs J. Aston (president of the auxiliary), and Mrs C. W. Earle (vice-president), and presented with a bouquet of flowers by Mrs G. W. Robinson, who has been a member of the Reform League since its inception. Speeches were made, afternoon tea was served, w song by Mis M'Leod, and a recitation by Mrs Pringle, and then those present had an opportunity of meeting and greeting Airs Coates. Among those present were most of the members of the auxiliary (numbering some hundreds), wives of members of Parliament and the Legislative Council. Mrs C. W. Salmon, daughter of Dame Christina Massey, was also present, and brought a charming little note of apology for absence from her mother. Airs Aston made a very cordial speech of welcome to Airs x Coates, and expressed the appreciation, of all of the part she had taken in assisting her husband (the leader of the party), and also on her own account, for she never failed the women at any time, and all she had done was deeply appreciated. Mrs Earle followed with some interesting reminiscences of the inception of the women’s division under the leadership of the late Mrs Newman, who, had she lived, would undoubtedly have been the first woman in the New Zealand Parliament. Airs Earle went on to regret that the Dominion had lagged so far behind the other countries which had not had the vote for nearly as long as had the New Zealand women. It was a poor compliment to the women that they were still unrepresented in the Legislature by any members of their own sex. Mrs Coates, in response, made a charming little speech, saying that the warmth and sincerity of her welcome gave her fresh heart, but she bad thought it remarkable that as when there is a change of Government there is usually a falling-off in the friends of the out-going one, but it had

been the reverse with the Reformers. The friends had rallied round in greater force and with even more cordiality. That was enough to hearten up any party. She felt that the party had a broad and excellent policy to offer, and it stood high in the estimation of people, not only here but abroad, and she was satisfied that its policy would mould the opinions of the future. She thanked all for the delightful reteption given to her. The afternoon was altogether a most successful one. The annual meeting of the Wellington Croquet Association caused much interest, and the attendance was good, there being a full attendance of delegates. The report for the year showed a most successful season. special mention being made of the fact that Airs Johnson, vice-president of the association, had proved to be the runner-up to the New Zealand champion. aS that there are now 23 clubs affiliated, with an approximate membership of 600 plaj'ers. The tournament fixtures announced for the coming season included the Dominion tournament, Palmerston North, January 8; manageress, Mrs rerguson. North Island, at Lower Hutt January 23; manageress, Airs E. Alackenzie. Wellington Association, at Lower Hutt. February 3, manageress, Airs E. Mackenzie. The following officers were elected for the season:—President, Mrs W. S. Austin; vice-president. Airs E. Johnson: secretary. Airs E. Alackenzie; treasurer, Mrs F. Wilkinson; handicapper. Airs E Eeecl ? ; referee, Airs Rhodes-Williams; Match Committee—Secretary and handicapper, with Alesdames Boocock, Bock. Gardner, Gower. Alouat, Ramsay, and Roberts. Airs E. Alackenzie was appointed as delegate to the New Zealand Croquet Council.

A successful annual dance held recently was that of the Wellington Catholic Lawp Tennis Association. This took place at St. Francis’s Hall, which was appropriately decorated for the occasion. There were many bright and pretty frocks worn, and the addition of balloons given out to the dancers and carried around, made the scene quite delightful. During the evening the shield won by the Thorndon Club in the last season was presented amid much enthusiasm. The committee responsible for the good arrangements made included Alisses G. Oxpring. D. Bush F and E. Fanning, N. Gould. Al. and T. Burgess, L. O’Driscoll, K. Brennan, M Hepburn, and E, Kennedy. Among those present were Alisses Dealy. M’Davitt, Brennan, Afartindalei K Harris, T. Black, Z. Bright P Haydon, M. Williams, A r . Berry’ l’ O’Regan. N. Weyburn, E. Gamble, and many others. Graceful exhibition dances were given by Miss Margaret O’Connor and Air AV. E. Priestley. Some very interesting meetings held in Wellington during the past week were those of the women’s division of the Farmers’ Union. There were many delegates, these coming from all parts from North Cape to the Bluff, and their programme and remits were both excellent. The latter contained reference to health, education, moral training, maternal and child welfare in all branches, as well as to other lesser subjects of importance and

benefit to residents in the country. The opening ceremony was attended by the Hons. Stallworthy and Ransom, and much pleasure was given by the assurance that the £l5O which had formerly been granted for the bush nursing and housekeepers’ fund (and after withdrawn), was to be restored to the division. Mrs Jackson was elected as president for the year, Mrs Joll presiding till the election had taken place. It was decided to try to arrange for hospitality on a large scale throughout New Zealand for some of the women and children in the eatrhquakO areas, as it was reported that many were suffering from nervous attacks, which were kept going by the continual shaking, and who would not have a chance of recovery unless they cbuld get away from the district for a time. A committee was appointed to make arrangements and to let people know of the necessities, this including Alesdames C. C. Jackson (Wairarapa); Niederer (Invercargill), Smith (Gore), Lilburn (Wanganui), Preshaw (Wellington), Barnes (Alasterton), and Miss Chaytor (Blenheim). All those who are willing to assist are asked to communicate with Airs C. C. Jackson, Kopuaranga, Wairarapa, who will have all information and make arrangements for the hospitality offering. Airs C. Bid will has returned from a round of visits in the country. Airs Line has left for a'visit to the south. Airs R. Kennedy is the guest of her mother. Airs J. Al. Troup, Kelburn. for a few weeks before she joins Air Justice Kennedy in Dunedin. Airs Alan Jacobs is a Christchurch visitor to Wellington. Air and Airs H. Vickerman returned recently from spending some weeks in Sydney. Air and Airs W. D. Hunt are making a tour in the South Island. Miss Alarjorie Statham has returned to Wellington from Dunedin. Lady Beauchamp is visiting Helensville. The Alisses Al’Callum, of Dunedin, are the guests of their sister, Airs J. D. Sievwright. Wellington terrace. Sir Heaton and Lady Rhodes have returned from a visit to the south. Lady Carncross has returned to Wellington from Eltham. Aliss Beatrice Lawrence, of Invercargill. is in Wellington, eu route for Sydney. Aliss V. Alorgan and Mrs de Erneste are making a tour in the south, and are visiting Invercargill. Lady Nolan has left for Christchurch after visiting Wellington for a few weeks.

WAIRARAPA, August I. The wedding was solemnised at the Alethodist Church, Greytown, recently of Coralie Isabelle Esma, only daughter oi Air and Airs W. James, of Greytown, to Erie Roy, son of Air and Airs E. F. Stone, of Tanmarunui. Aliss Beatrice Keall was bridesmaid, and Air Roy Alurray attended the bridegroom. The wedding took place at St. Alark’s Church. Carterton, on Wednesday of ALss Lorna Al., second daughter of Air and Airs R. J. Gallon, of Alatarawa, Greytown, and Samuel, second sou of Air S. Conwell, of Carterton. The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by Alisses K. Goble and Al. Conwell as bridesmaids. Air E. Nicholson was best man, and Air S. Gallon groomsman. Air and Airs H. AL Boddington gave a gift dance at their residence, “ Newcombe,” Alasterton. on Alonday night in honour of Al.ss Alaida Tomlinson, who is shortly to be married.

At St. Colombo Church, Alangamahoe, on Wednesday the marriage wa s solemnised of Edith, second daughter of Air and the late Airs E. Tilde&ley, of ” Ranton Hill,” Alangamahoe. and Robert Herbert, seventh son of the late Mr and Mrs J. A. A\ ilkin, of Akaroa, Christchurch. The bridesmaid was Aliss Ezra Geange, and the best man Air Archer Hale. Several valedictory functions were held in Opotiki for Mr and Airs W. A. Todd and family, who have taken up their residence in Alasterton. Aliss L. Taylor, of Wellington, was a visitor to Alasterton for the week-end. Airs A. Aliller. of the Hutt, is the guest of Airs Dickens, Pownall street. Alasterton. Air A. S. C. Robertson, Alasterton, is on holiday in Napier. Airs C. C. Jackson, Kopuaranga, is in Wellington for a holiday. Mrs J. Perry, of Martinborough. is staying with her parents. Air and Mrs W. G. Lamb. Alasterton. Mrs Af’Alaster, Alartinborough, is on a visit to Wellington. Airs A. C. Al’Diarmid, Alasterton, is the guest of her sister, Lady Buckleton, of Wellington. Mr and Airs J. A’. Gordon. Alasterton, have gone to Wanganui for a short holiday. Air and Airs Allen Donald. Featherston, left on Wednesday for Hannier. Air and Mrs A. E. Kenyan, of Featherston. have returned home after a holiday in the north. ~ Air and Airs A. Tricker, Pigeon Bush, have been on a motor tour in the north. Air and Airs Oscar Anderson, Ponatahi. have gone to Auckland. Airs Peter Cooper. Gladstone, is visiting Mrs Alason HilE Brooklyn. Wellington. Aliss Al. Aleredith. Pownall street, Masterton. is visiting the Bay of Islands.

FEILDING, August 2. The Rev. D. R. M’Donald and his family left yesterday for a health recruiting visit to Auckland.

A novel recipe tea was given to Aliss Dorothy Eliott during the week by the Alisses Kathleen and Alargaret Johnson at their home, “ Kamorro,”’ Cheltenham. Miss Kathleen Johnson received her guests in frilled delphinium blue georgette, while Aliss Margaret was in mushroom georgette with deep bands of powder blue. Songs given by Aliss Nancy Eliott and Aliss Roma Al'Clure were mueh enjoyed. A competition was won by Aliss Goodbehere. Those present were Airs R. Burrell, Airs R. Redmayne, and Mrs J. Buchanan. and Alisses Lucy Hare, Al. Bailey, E. and B. Eliott, R. Al'Clure, F. and R. Conway, R. Swainson, B. Hogg, A. Phillips, J. Harper, P. Goodbehere, A. Hare, B. Mason. Al. Bailey, N. Pratt. Al. Frv and N. Eliott.

Still another delightful party was given to Aliss Dorothy Eliott on Thursday afternoon. testifying to the popularity of the bride-to-be. A stationery tea was given by Mrs Jack Buchanan and Miss P. Goodbehere at Airs Buchanan’s residence, Cuninghams. The drawing room was bright with a large fire and flowers in orange and tangerine shades. Tea was dis-

pensed in the breakfast room. The tables were gay with large bowls of mauve and blue flowers. Airs Buchanan received her guests wearing black taffeta; Aliss Goodbehere wore a georgette frock in pink and green shades; Alias Eliott was in a fawn ensemble suit, with hat and bag to match. Also present were Airs G. Hassell, Mrs R. Redmayne, and Airs R. Burrell, and Misses J. Harper, R. Swainson, R. and F. Conway, N. Hocking, A. Hare, K. and Al. Johnson, Af. Bailey, AL Fry, R. Al'Clure, D. Duthie, N. Pratt. N. Eliott, A. Phillips, Al. Aides, B. Alason and B. Hogg and others. An enjoyable competition was held during the afternoon, Aliss Jean Harper being the winner.

WANGANUI. August 3. Miss J. Christie is spending a holiday at Hawera. Mrs R. Lilburn, of St. John's Hill, has returned from a brief holiday spent at Wellington. Mr, Mrs, and Miss Power are Stratford visitors to Wanganui this week. Miss ETlinghain, of Dannevirke, is visiting Wanganui. Miss Daphne Brown, of Rapanui, has returned from three weeks’ holiday spent at Stratford. Mr and Mrs C. Treadwell are the guests of Mr* and Mrs A. Sutherland, Fordell. Miss Marjorie Brewer, of Waverley, is the guest of Mrs J. Lourie, Fern Flats, Marton. Mr and Mrs F. C. Bunny, of Greytown, are visiting this city. Mrs Percy Keesing, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs J. H. Keesing, Wanganui East. The Rev. C. F. Pearce, principal of the Collegiate School. Wanganui, was host last Wednesday evening at a jolly dance given in the “ big school.” Several boys from King’s College (Auckland), who were visiting Wanganui to play the school, were visitors at the dance. Among those present were Mr and Mrs J. Bannister, Mr and Mrs Allen, Mr and Mrs B. M‘Nab, Mr and Mrs H. Austin, Mr and Mrs N. M‘Lean. Mr and Mrs W. Stewart, Mr and Mrs M. Fell, Mrs Cowper, Mrs G. Currie, Mrs A. Wilson, Mrs M. Latham, Miss Montgomery Moore, Misses K. Lewis, M. Duigan, J. Willis, Ross, J. Swan, B. Montgomerie, Thomas (2), Pownall, N. Roberts, E. and K. Hamel (Taihape), J. Matthews, F. Webb, P. Wall, Craig, Ballingall, Campbell, Currie, S. Williams, E. Low, Stavely, Wheeler (Nga Tawa), J. Lilburn, N. Cowper, M. Campbell, M. Latham, Scott, K. Wilson, K. Spurdie, S. Wells, Hutton, J. Wilson, Peck, Strachan, Moffat, A. Bamber, Zeisler, S. Meili, M. Brown, J. Burnett, H. Boyle, G. Williams (Hawke’s Bay), M and J. M'Grath, Bethwaite, E. Nichol, and E. Ferrar. PALMERSTON NORTH, August 2. An enjoyable treasure hunt was given on Saturday evening by Miss Margaret Bendall and Mr Frank Bendall. After an exciting chase through the town, the treasure was found by Mr A. Sutherland, Miss H. Stowe, and Mr and Mrs A. Guy. The party returned to the home of Mr and Mrs W, E. Bendall for supper. A competition was won by Miss M. Rodgers and Mr T. Spencer. Miss Ben-

dall received her guests in a charming frock of pale green and multi-coloured taffeta. Among those present were: Airs A. Guy, wearing black georgette over P»nk; Miss C. Gunter, black georgette; Miss V. Gunter, black taffeta; Aliss E. Gunter, apricot georgette; Alias O. Hopwood, green georgette; Miss E. Traskblack taffeta; Aliss G. Fuller, black lace; Miss M. Pasley, black taffeta; Aliss AL Cockajme, cyclamen embossed georgette; Miss H. Stowe, pink crepe de chine; Aliss S. M'Pherson, powder blue floral georgette; Aliss J. Thompson, blue floral crepe de chine; Aliss N. Bagnall, apricot georgette; Miss D. Rodgers, black taffeta; Miss M. Rodgers, powder blue velvet; Miss R. Gillies, pale blue taffeta; Aliss P. Nathan, purple shot taffeta; Aliss E.' Wall, royal blue velvet; Miss O. Wall’ blue floral taffeta; and Miss J. Fee (Auckland), rose pink frilled taffeta; also Alessrs E. Barber, D. Atkinson, D’. Davis, E. Graham, Al. Carthew,’ Ti Spencer, T. AlacDonald, A. Gold, IL' Aloore, C. Burnett. A. Guy, P. Rodgers,’ A. Sutherland, and C. and J. Thompson.’ Aliss Ruby Gillies entertained a few friends to morning tea on Tuesday morn-, ing to farewell Aliss Aladeleine Cockayne, who is leaving for Wellington. Aliss Joyce Farrington, of Wellington, is the guest of Aliss Alarjorie Fitzherbert.’ Air and Airs Brodie are the guests of Air and Airs P. Sim. Airs J. Carter and Aliss Christine Catrer left on Thursday to catch the Aiarama for Sydney, where they join the Aloldavia for England and the Continent. Airs Cahill, of Auckland, is the guest of Alajor and Airs Potter. Airs and the Misses Cockayne left for Wellington to-day. Aliss Hetty Stowe has gone to Welling-: ton for a few days. Airs Al. A. Eliott left by the Aorangi to spend a short holiday in Honolulu. Airs L. Sheriff in the guest of her par; ents, Air and Airs R. S. Abraham, in Batt street. Aliss M’Lennan is staying with Air and Mrs J. B. Pascal in Te Awe Awe street' Miss A. Turner has returned from a visit to Auckland. Aliss Beatrix Loughnan is paying a short visit to Christchurch. Aliss Constance Aforice, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs A. Fitzherbert. Aliss 8. Alacdonald has returned from Hawke’s Bay, where she has been staying with Airs C. A. Loughnan. Mrs E. Saunders has returned from Wanganui, where she was the guest of Mrs Salt Mrs W. L. Fitzherbert is the guest of Aliss C. Marchbanks, of Napier.

TARANAKI. August 1. Mrs Percy Bond, of Hawera, enter? tained a number of friends at afternoon tea on Thursday. Airs Bond wore a charming gown of figured crepe de chine. Among those present ’ were Airs G. A. Burgess and Aliss Eva Burgess, A{rs George Duncan, Airs R. G. B. Sinclair, Mrs Al'William. and Aliss Hay-Alackenzie. Mrs G. H. Fitzgerald, of Eltham, was hostess at a delightful bridge afternoon during the week. Among those present were Lady Carncross, Airs Weir. Airs G. Cooper. Airs Carter, Airs Chrystal, Mrs Carman, Mrs Campbell, Mrs Al’Gregor, Airs G. L. Weir, Mrs Wylds, and Mrs Tiplady. Aliss Kellow has arrived in Eltham to take charge of the dental clinic in place of Aliss Hunt. Airs St. Leger Reeves, of Eltham, hag returned from a holiday trip to Wanganui. During the week the Alisses Abraham gave a most enjoyable dance at Stratford, Dr and Airs Hogg' and Air Wilson Hogg, of Wellington, have been visiting Stratford, where they were the guests of Airs Glasgow. Air Wilson Hogg sails shortly for Oxford University. Aliss Rita Thompson, of Wellington, is the guest of Airs Coleman, Stratford. Airs Walter Syme, of Hawera, is visiting Wellington. Miss Joan Carrick Robertson, who has been on holiday in New Plymouth, has returned to Auckland. Airs S. Warburton, formerly of New Plymouth, is living in the village of Baildon. seven miles from Bradford, England, Aliss Phyllis Greig, New Plymouth, is visiting Palmerston North. Aliss Ida Alaysmore, who has been the guest of Airs W. T. Simmons. Patea, has returned to Wellington. Airs A. Y. Hall has returned to Hawera after an extended holiday visit to Rotorua and Auckland.

POVERTY BAY, July 31. Air and Airs C. Williams, of Tokomaru Bay, entertained several friends at a jolly dinner party held at the Alasonie Hotel, Gisborne, after the opening steeplechase meeting. The host and hostess, accompanied by their guests, finuished their evening by attending the Golf Club’s ball. Airs H. Barton gave a farewell tea for Mrs A. J. Dixon prior to her departure for Wellington, where she will shortly take up residence. The hostess wore black velvet, and the guest of honour chose a check tweed suit, a felt hat, and furs. Those present were Mesdames J. C. Field, A. Seymour, F. Alorgan, H. Kenway. G. Stock. H. Thodey, H. Hegarty, H. Packe. R. Gambrill, G. Barton. N. Bull, and Wilson. The Gisborne Women’s Club held a midwinter display of art and craft work, and combined it with a very enjoyable concert. Beautiful brasswork was a feature of the show, and side by side with these articles were fascinating novelties of all descriptions (some made from chocolate tinsels and others from fishbones), lovely goods in marquetry, basketware, leather, raffia, parchment tinting, pokerwork, barbola, and needlework. The exhibitors were Mesdames S. Tate, T. Crawford. J. Pirie, H. Barker, W. Jenkins. Widdowson. Alusgrave. H, Holmes, R, AL Smith, A. R. Smith, N. Hooper, AV. J. Al’Gibbon, Al’Keague, Woodward, Collett. Buckland. Olliver, Jennings, and L. T. Williams, Alisses Crossland and Colebrook, and Alatron Clark.

The Golf Club's annual ball was a joyous success, and a very large gathering thronged the City Hall, where the keenly anticipated function eventuated. Strings of entwined foliage lined the walls and converged across the ceiling to a huge domed centrepiece contrived in tones ranging from palest pink to ruby. The stage was backed by a vandyked

ruby paper frieze and enhanced by jars of japonica and camellias. The supper room was festooned with smilax and pink and ruby streamers, whilst the tables were offset with vases of japonica and camellias. Many of the younger set made their debut, among them being: Miss Peggy de Costa, wearing green taffeta and silver lace: Miss Ruth Cederw'all, silver tissue and pale pink georgette; Miss Phyllis Wheeler, ivory satin and cream pink tulle; Miss H. Jackson, blue net and silver lace; Miss M. Bloore, ivory satin frock and garnet shawl; Miss 11. Lane, silver tissue and silk net; Miss H. Veitch, daffodil tulle and satin; Miss M. Hunt, creme georgette threaded with blue and gold; Miss E. Fraser, bouffant frock of white taffeta; Miss L. Coop, silver beaded and frilled ivory georgette; and Miss R. Wauchop, creme velvet touched with gold. One debutante carried a feather fan and others carried Early Victorian posies. Among the many present were Drs and Mesdames A. L. Singer, D. Muir, J. W. Williams, and E. Brown, Messrs and Mesdames L. T. Burnard, E. Loisel, 11. Primrose, Dalgairns, D. T. Williams, R. U. Burke, N. Bull. C. Bull, J. Monckton, S. and G. Reeves, A. C. and F. Bellerby, M. Fraser, W. Hegarty. R. G. S. Hall, P. G. T. Peacocke, V. Savage, C. K. Williams, Claude Williams, M. Gordon, S. Gray, E. Wallis. S. Nathan, L. Miles. J. Monckton, C. G. Bloore, Barnard, R. Barker, Monk, E. T. Chrisp, Shelton, Black, R. Dobson. A. Pittar, and M. Foster, Misses J. Ludbrook. E. Wallis, M. Glennie, Puflett (2), M. Hamilton, Coop (2), N. Pittar, L. Bain, 11. Nolan, M. Roberts, E. Crawshaw. Thomas (2), W. BarnsGraham. H. Harcourt (Wellington), H. M'Kenzie (Wellington), M. Bruce, J. Graham, Austin. M. Macaulay. M. Fraser, Chrisp (2), E. Millar, C. Oman, Sherratt (4). Gaddum (2), Steele (3), N. Leslie. Jackson (2), Hutchinson (2), Monckton, H. Sherriff. J. and N. Graham. N. Jeffrey, Cameron, J. Rutledge. 1). and J. Sherratt. M. Barnard, J. and M. Blair, Peacocke (2), M. Muir, A. Ormond, M. Craig. L. Horne. M. Scarfe, I. O'Meara, J. Dunlop, Goffe, Swinnerton. J. Zachariah, N. Leslie, E. Wilson?- M. Thodey, A. Adair, J. Telford, E. Evans, Monckton, and C. and I. Hutchinson, and Mesdames K. S. Williams. H. Irvine. A. M. Puflett, Jamieson, R. Gilbertson, Cederwall. E. Jackson, 11. Buchanan, A. Coleman, Broad, and Harper. The Gisborne Racing Club’s winter meeting opened under very unpropitious weather conditions, and the bitter cold coupled with constant rain showers created a depressing effect. Some of those noted on the course were Mesdames H. B. Williams, J. W. Williams, V. Savage, T. A. Heath (Napier), DurhamRussell, J. Blair, J. Monckton, Hutchinson, T. Sherratt, A. G. Jeffrey, A. Coleman. A. R. Hine. S. Nathan, G. Parker, A. Jackman, R. G. S. Hale, L. lield, M, Gordon (Hawke’s Bay), R. Scott, C. D. Bennett, W. L. Rutledge. O. T. Williams, E. Loisel, J. H. Taplin (Ruatoria), Dalgairns (Tuparoa). 11. Stovcll, Stevens, J. Appleton, W. Bridge, A. Pittar, Trafford, H. Angell, W. R. Robson, J. W. Williams, J. Jamieson, and J. M’Leod (Wellington), and Misses R. Scott, C. Hutchinson. K. Sherriff, M. Fraser, J. Sherratt, E. Gaddum, J. Blair. D. Sherratt, L. Scott, J. Marshall. E. Thomas, A. Barker, R. Robertson (Auckland). N. Pittar, M. and N. Puflett, H. Gaddum, H. Sherriff. P. Wheeler, A. Thomas, M. Blair E. Matthews. W. Barns-Graham. H. M’Kenzie (Wellington), 11. Harcourt (Wellington), A. and P. Barker. N. Jeffrey, J. Dunlop, Monckton, J. Telford,

R. Matthews, M. Broadhurst, E. Crawshaw, G. Buswell, J. Rutledge, H. Black, H. Veitch, J. Marshall, Hetley, Higginson, M. Murphy, M. Macaulay, and 11. and F. Black. Gisborne residents leaving Auckland for Honolulu by the Aorangi (scheduled to sail on Tuesday) include Mesdames Bloomfield, J. Harding, B. Taylor, and G. B. Oman, and Misses M. Lysnar and V. Matthews,

HAWKE’S BAY. August 2. Mr and Mrs Heughan, and Miss Bell,

were the guests of the Music Circle of the Women’s Club at the club rooms, in Hastings. A choice programme was rendered by Mr Morrison, who gave an address on Shakespeare, and song. Mies M. A. Steele sang several songs, while Mr C. B. Spinney played the accompaniments. Mrs Heuehan looked charming in a frock of green, with an evening cloak of green with large sprays of pink flowers embossed; Miss Bell was in lilac, with an embossed georgette coat to tone, with fur collar: Mrs T. W. Lewis (late president' wore a black velvet frock, ami bridge coat in black; Mrs E. C. Clarkson (vice-president) a handsome black velvet frock, with palest pink panel; Miss Steele a pea green velvet frock, with bridge coat to tone; and Mrs C. Spinney, in a beige floral frock, with bridge coatee. There were also present Mesdames G. Maddison, A. M. Brodie, de Lisle, Hogg. Marshall, Fitzrov, Elphick, H. Simeon. Watson, J. Harris, Wright, T. Gill. F. M’Leod, Gilbertson. Paynter. Rainbow, Lovell-Smith, M'Kenzie, N. Beamish. F. S. Budd, Candy, Davies, Brook, Taylor. T. Waterworth, Puflett, Wighton, Heaton. Curlett, W. Wood, Rochfort, M'Lennan. Christie, Chapman, H. de Denne, Webber, R. Robertson. Quartley, Davies, Lane, E. V. Simpson. Hursthouse. Hull, Aitken, and Elder, Misses B. Simson, Lovell-Smith, Fox-Rodgers, Brook-Taylor. Irvine, Curlett, Grant, Fitzroy, and Marshall. The Napier cabaret, which is held every Saturday evening is always popular. The Foresters’ Hall was attractive last Saturday with its gay decorations, and many availed themselves of the opportunity of spending a happy time. Those present included Mrs H. Coleman, Mrs Gardiner. Mrs M. Turnbull, Mrs Sutton, Mrs Hindmarsh, Mrs Swinburn Kelly, Mrs lan M’Leod. Miss M. Brodie (Hastings), Miss N. Kelly. Mies Wright, Miss Landels (Hastings), Miss M. Pattulo (Wanstead), Miss Tennant. Miss Cato, Miss Una Loudoun, Miss Kelly, Miss M. Campbell, Miss W. Williams, and Miss Hayden.

Mrs M’lntosh has returned to Waipawa from a visit to Mangaweka. Mrs Mackenzie is the guest of her daughter, Mrs W. I. Burne, of Porangahau. Mrs F. Donnelley, of Havelock North,

was the guest of Mrs T. Sherratt, Gisborne. Mrs J. Gleeson, of Napier, was a visitor to Wairoa, and has now returned home. The Misses 'Canning (2), of Waipakurau, paid a visit to Wellington. Mrs G. Thomson. Napier, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs W. Anderson, of Wairoa, are visitors to Napier. Mrs Rathbone, of Waipawa, was the guest of Mrs T. A. Hogg. Hastings. Lady Bell and Miss Bell, of Wellington, were visitors to Napier. Mr and Mrs H. W. Thompson, of Napier, were visitors to Wellington. Miss Lopdell, of Napier, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Keith Jones have returned from the South Island. Before taking

up their residence in Havelock North they are the guests of Mr and Mrs P. Dolbel, “ Redcliffe.” Taradale. Miss Grant, of Woodville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Thorburn. Hastings. Miss A. Anderson, of Napier, is the guest of her brother and sister-in-law. Dr and Mrs C. C. Anderson, St, Clair, Dunedin. Mrs Wardell-Johnson, of Ormond load, Napier, has returned home ofter a two months’ holiday spent with relatives in Melbourne. Mrs Burnett, of Queenstown, is a visitor to Hawke’s Bay. Dr and Mrs Fenton, of Sydney, spent a short time in Napier. Mrs Hayward, of Lower Hutt, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs J. P. Leahy. Napier. Mr and Mrs A. Parsons, of Waipukurau. are leaving on an extended tour of the United States. Mrs J. Landels. of Hastings, has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Rainbow, of Hastings, have returned from a visit to Wanganui. Miss Landels, of Hastings, was in Wellington during ra.ee week.

WAIKATO, August 1. A very enjoyable bridge evening was held at the Lyceum Club on Thursday at which there was a large attendance of bridge enthusiasts. Those present included Mesdames F. B. Jolly. J. E. Page, W. H. Hume, Hodgkinson, W. D. Ross, A. Gifford, A. 11. Tompkins, H. Piper, H. T. Gillies, J. D. Smith, J. F. Strang, C. Newell, A. Henderson, A. Rollo, V. Martin. H. Valder, N. Ratcliffe. Burrell, E. J. Mears. E. Walder. Staples, F. W. Burley, E. P. Cowles. S. Graham, Hannon, S. Blackmore, G. Buckland, J. C. Gray, L. B. Ewen, E. English, Hooker, G. Valder. L Sheppard, Jenkinson, Campbell. 0. Smith. R. Clarke, Johnstone, A. W. Green. E. A. Cox, and M. Coventry, and Misses Hodgson, Bourke, Hooker, Stevens. Eggleston, Nutsford. de Renzy. Roby, Wyatt, E. Wright, Wallnutt. 0. Rowe, L. Valder, F. Jolly, Brewer, and Noirish.

An enjoyable bridge evening was given by Mrs Ziman at her home, “ Dilkusha,” Cambridge, on Tuesday. The drawing room was decorated with bowls of led japonica and the dining room with golden wattle. Mrs Ziman was wearing black georgette. Those present were Mesdames M. Wells, Possenniskie, Innes Taylor, Jenn'ns, E. R. Lee. and Calvert, Miss Gwynneth, and Messrs Ziman, Possenniskie. de Lautour, and Calvert.

The Reading Circle in connection with the Lyceum Club gave a reading on Wednesday of “Rosalind,’’ by J. M. Barrie, and of “ The Patchwork Quilt,” by R. L. Feild. Those taking part were Mesdames Staples. E. J- Johnson, and J. Standrin, and Misses Seal, A. Scott, E. Madeley, J. Welsh, and E. Wright. Others present were Mesdames F. W. Bullock, F. W. Brewer, D. Andrews, J. Prenton, Campbell, H. Toombs, and F. Graham, and Misses Osmers, K. Brewer, F. Jolly. E. Turner, M. Campbell. Wyatt, Noble, Eastwood. L. Nicholls, F. Hall, B. Houlder. and S. Seal. A bridge party was given by Mrs C. Burrell at her home on Wednesday. The rooms were beautifully decorated with pale pink camellias and foliage. Those present were Mesdames G. W. Gower. D. Hay, E. J. Mears. S. Eggleston, C. Sutcliffe, H. J. M’Mullin, England, T. A. Burtens) : vw. G. Smith. A. Henderson. E. Brown. Ratcliffe. Montgomery, A. Joll, F. Vickery, Wily, R. English, Mackereth. H. J. Fergusson, and J. D. Smith, and Misses Harrowell. K. Wilson. Low. Hooker, Burke. K. Tompkins. F. Hall, Mackie, Johnstone, Dawson, Bloxsome, Morris. B. Vickery, M’Eldowney, and R. Vickery.

At the home of Mrs R. Kay, Wairaka, Te Awamutu, a jolly bridge party was held on Wednesday. The guests were Mesdames R. N. Lord, J. P. O’Sullivan, C G Downes. L. Chamberlain. Hibbard, C’ Blundell, E. B. Walker, W. Jeffrey, Lethbridge, L. Peake, and J. Oliphant, and Misses Syme and S. Empson.

AUCKLAND, August 1. Dr Edith Mayo, of Philadelphia, who was the guest of Dr Dorothy Crawley, of Great South road, while in Auckland, has left on her return to America. Dr Mayo made a complete tour of the Dominion during her stay. Mrs R. Kennedy left last week for Wellington, where she will spend a few weeks preparatory to joining her husband, Mr Justice Kennedy, in Dunedin where her future home will be. Mrs N. M. Lethbridge, of Te Awamutu, is amongst the guests at the Grand Hotel. Mrs W. R. Rathbone, St. Stephen’s Avenue, Parnell, is staying with her daughter, Mrs Freyberg, Hawera. Mrs H. M. Overton, of Lakeside, Canterbury, is visiting Auckland and is staying at Stonehurst. The bridge circle of the Lyceum Club held an open evening last Monday, when there were 50 tables in requisition. Mrs Wicksteed, who is convener of the bridge

circle, received the guests, which included members and their friends. There was a large attendance a<t the i“ at home ” held by the president and members of the Victoria League in the Lyceum Chib last Thursday evening, many having to stand in the corridors and doorways while the programme was being given. Miss Mowbray briefly welcomed the gathering, especially the new members of the League, after which a thoroughly enjoyable programme of entertainment was gone through. Mr Hugh Fenton’s orchestra played the “ Imagination Ballet,” Mr Barry Convy sang “ Grendon Fair,” Airs Griffiths gave three charming short recitations, and Mr Eric Bell two pianoforte solos. A comedy, “ The Peacemaker,” produced by Dr Margaret Knight and Mrs Hugh Fenton, was a thoroughly enjoyable performance, the parts being taken by Airs Hugh Fenton. Aliss Althea Parker, Aliss Audrey Alison, Air F. Raisher and Air J. Gordon. Supper brought the gathering to a close. Mrs 11. J. I). Alahon, Victoria avenue, gave a bridge party last Friday afternoon, when there were eight bridge tables. The party was given in the new home of the Lyceum Club, which is greatly in requisition for parties of various descriptions. Aliss Garland. Mount Eden, was also a hostess last week at the Lyceum Club,’ when an afternoon bridge party of some 10 tables took place. The Takapuna Tennis Club held a bridge evening in the Gas Company’s rooms at Takapuna last Wednesday, the proceeds from which are to be given to the club. Supper was served at the conclusion of the evening by the ladies’ committee. Airs Julius Williamson acted as hostess. Airs Mowbray, senior, who passed away last week at her home in Takapuna, is deeply regretted by a large circle of friends, and the sympathy expressed for her family in their bereavement is very general. Before her marriage Airs Alowbray was Aliss Kate Harris, and was a resident of Dunedin.