TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3958, 21 January 1930, Page 57

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, January 20. Miss Webster has returned from Amuri

Miss Nicolson is visiting Auckland.

-Aliss I, Rattray lias returned from Waitati.

.Mr and Mrs H. S. Fenwick have returned from Christchurch.

Lady Roberts, who was spending a few days at Littlebourne, has gone to Wanaka.

Mrs G. Cossins. of Timaru, is staying at “ Balvraid," Pitt street.

Mrs Leslie Wilson left on Saturday to visit friends at Brighton.

Miss Neill is the guest of Mrs Batchelor at Waitati.

Mrs Alandeno has returned from Auckland.

Miss Shand is the guest of Mrs G Maclean at Hampden.

Miss Betty Cotterill, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs Rattray at Waikouaiti.

Mr and Mrs Bonis Sumpter have returned from Oamaru.

Miss Betty Nancarrow returned on Wednesday from Auckland.

The Misses F. Denniston and C. Williams. and Mrs J. Black spent the week with Mrs Fitchett at Waitati.

Mrs J. Reid, of “ Burnside,” and Mrs A. Gillies, of Auckland, spent a few days :n town during the week.

Mr and Mrs J. Tripp, of Timaru. spent a day or two in Dunedin before visiting the southern lakes.

Miss Hilda has returned to Little River after visiting her grandparents, Sir James and Lady Allen, at Arana,” Clyde street.

Mrs Gallaway and Miss Gallaway have returned from Fairlie, where they were the guests of Mrs H. Le Cren.

Miss Helen Williams entertained Mrs Cossins, of Timaru, at a small luncheon party at the Women’s Club.

Mrs Basil Cotterill entertained a large party of friends at her residence, Green Island, at tennis and bridge on Saturday.

A pleasant little tea was given by Mrs H. de C. MacArthur at her residence, St, Clair, on Friday afternoon, in honour of Mrs Rob Gilkison, of Queenstown.

The engagement is announced of Avis, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Scott, of Christchurch, to Arthur, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. ]). Aitken, of Wellington.

The engagement is announced of Mis: Barbara Roberts, daughter of Mr J Roberts, of Selkirk. Scotland, to Dr J Twhigg, of Wellington.

Mr Justice Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy left on Wednesday to spend a camping holiday at Lake Mavora. They have taken the Misses Rattray’s house, “ Craighall,” from April, during the absence of the Misses Rattray in England.

A monster coster ball is to be held in the February race week under the auspices of the Free Kindergarten Association. A strong committee, with Mrs R. Hudson as convener, has been set up to organise. Among those assisting are Alesdames G. Gallaway. G. Fitzgerald, Leslie Mills. Arthur Barnett, and T. Fergus, and Misses N. Phillips and Reid.

The Governor-General. Sir Charles Fergusson, and Lady Alice Fergusson, accompanied by Captain Boyle (aide-de-camp-, arrived on Tuesday by the express from the north. The Mayor and a number of leading citizens welcomed their Excellencies, who were motored to the Carlton Hotel. They returned to Christchurch on Wednesday by the first express.

On Friday evening an enjoyable bridge party was given by Mrs Leslie Wilson at her’ residence, Albert street, in honour of Mrs J. Mackenzie, of Melbourne. Tables were arranged in the study, and a dainty supper served in the drawing room, a bowl of fuchsia-coloured flowers adorn"}g t"ible. The players included Mesdames E. Hazlett and Cogan, and

Misses Macassey, Moodie, Fleming Hartman, Neill. Shand, D. Ramsav, anil Mar shall (Auckland).

The Governor-General, Sir Charles r ergusson. and Lady Alice Fergusson were present at a civic farewell on Tuesday evening in the Concert Chamber of the new Town Hall, which was filled to overflowing,, hundreds failing to gain admission. The large crowd outside welcomed their Excellencies enthusiastically when they arrived about 8 o’clock. A guard of honour, comprising a detachment of the Royal Volunteer Naval Reserve, under Commander Watson, was present, and the Dunedin Highland Pipe Band rendered appropriate musical items. The Mayor (Mr R. S. Black) accompanied the \ ice-regal party to the platform to the strains of the National Anthem. Th-.* platform was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers. After the Mayors speech of welcome and the reading of the C J VIC , address a beautiful greenstone inkstand, mounted on a base of honeysuckle and kowhai, was presented to their Excellencies. Prolonged applause greeted Sir Charles when he rose to reply and bid farewell to the large assemblage. Later tlie distinguished guests were entertained at supper given in the Tudor Hall of the Savoy by the Mayor and councillors. The beautiful hall was charmingly decorated 'Vth marigolds, scabious, and poppies, and the Standard was gracefully draped on the wall. Supper was served at small tables, and the party was of an informal nature.

INVERCARGILL. January 18. Miss Ho Campbell, of Dunedin, arrive I in Invercargill in the earlier part of the week.

Mrs D. K. Torrance, who has been spending the holidays at Dunedin, returned to Invercargill last week-end. Miss C. Bailey, youngest daughter of the Rev. S. Bailey, of St. Peter’s Manse, left at the beginning of the week to take up nursing at Dunedin.

Miss Young, deaconess of the Presbyterian Church, Fitzroy. Melbourne, a passenger coming by the Maheno, will be the guest of Miss Simpson. West Plains. Miss Barbara Gibbs, L.R.A.M.. of London, who has been paying a visit to Mr and Mrs J. Alagrath, Earnslaw street, was a passenger for the north early in the week.

Recent guests at the White Star Hotel, Queenstown, include Viscount and Viscountess Craigavon (Ulster), Miss M North (England). Mr C. Robins (London) Major and Mrs A. Gallagher (Ixnidon), Mr R. Goldman (London) Mr R. S. Dyball (London), Mrs F. A. Stevenson (London). Miss F. E. Stevenson (London), Mr H. Francis (London). Mr W. brands (London), Mr W Hesson (London), Mr and Mrs Dewar (Scotland). Misses Dewar (Scotland). Mr J. R. Hutchinson (Melbourne). Mrs C Ayres (Melbourne), Mr J. R. Goforth (Brisbane) Air and Mrs R. S. Bowman (New South Wales), Miss M. Guidera (South Australia), Mr A. Maxwell (Audiland), Miss C. Sinclair (Waipukurau). Mr J. Cumming (Matamata). Mr O. Cumming (Waikino), Misses C. Gibbie (Wanganui), Mr G. Printz (Ruahine), Miss ?Dr A ’}j lson (Orepuki), Mr C. Shrubsail (Wellington), Mr D. Ardell (Wellington),. Miss D. Mackie (Ashburton), Mr V. Russell (Ashburton), Mr R G Hunter-Weston (Lake Tekapo), Mr C Paterson (Timaru) Mr W. R. AFLareii (Timaru), Mr R. J. M’Laren (Timaru) Mrs C. A. Robinson (Timaru), Mr B Allison (Timaru), Mr H. W. Lindup (Alexandra), Mr G. Hesson (Alexandra), Hunter-Weston (Lake Tekapo). Mr C Brookesmith (Invercargill), Mr T NichoL son (Invercargill), Mr F. C. Stead (Invercargill), Mrs G. Wilson (Invercargill) Air and Mrs AFCreath (Gore), Mr N’ (Gore), Miss O. Andersen (Gore), Mr and Mrs M'Curdy (Woodlands), Miss Phillips (Woodlands), Mr and Mrs D. AFCurdy (Dipton), Mr David Shand (Dipton), Mrs Horner (Winton), Mrs Smith (Winton). Miss Horner (Winton), Mr and Mrs R. Shand (Centre Bush). Mr 11. Barron (Dunedin). Mr R. W. Alitson (Dunedin), Mr G Arras (Dunedin). Mr R. Ratcliff (Dunedin), Mr T. Ball (Dunedin), Mr R B Tennant (Dunedin), Mr and Mrs Angus MacDonald (Lumsden), Masters John and Hamish MacDonald (Lumsden). Mr Justice Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy (Dunedin).

W AIAIATE. January 18. Mrs F. Hamilton. Redeliffs. is at present the guest of her sister, Mrs Temple, of Geraldine.

Mrs Arthur Chapman and Miss Molly Chapman, of Christchurch, are on a visit to Wainiate.

Miss Wright, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs J. C. Templet-, Harris street, has returned to her home in Timaru.

Mr and Mrs George Collett, Innes street, are spending a fortnight’s holiday in Dunedin.

The Misses Francis and Judith Bradshaw. Harris street, have returned from a visit to Mount Cook.

Miss Kathleen Akhurst, Oxford street, who has been attending the Girl Guide camp at Wellington, is at present t*he guest of Mrs Hassal, Feilding.

and Mrs J. W esney, Palmerston North, have returned home from a visit to Mrs Hosk ins. High street. Miss M. Hay, Queen street, has returned from Wellington where she has been attending the Girl Guide camp. Mi . and Mrs Clarkson, Rhodes street, are visitors to Dunedin. Miss Gladys Manchester, who has hist finished her training at the Karitane Hospital, is the guest of her mother, Mrs George Manchester, Mill road

~ iv n TIMARU, January 18. All Halter Raymond and family are river “ g leSt ° f the holida - vs a t the

Airs L. E. 1-inch, of Park lane, has returned from a visit to Mrs Hayter, i Kollesby, Burke s Pass. The Misses W’oollcombe', of Trafalgar street and Airs Bradshaw, of Wainiate, have left for a visit to Queenstown. Mrs E G. Kerr, of “ Ardgour.” and her guest. Miss Young, of London, are spending a few days in Christchurch. Ihe Rev. and Airs F. C. Lawrence, of Branscombe street, are spending a holiday at Hampden.

Air and Airs John Rolleston, of Te t the 6’iests of Air and Airs F J. Rolleston, of Le Cron's terrace Airs Gallaway and Miss Gwen ’ Gallaway. ot Dunedin, who have been stavinowith Mrs H. Le Cren, of “ Nga Punawai/’ have returned home.

The Alisses Mary and Nancy Bond, ot Dunrobin,” left on Wednesday for Southland, after spending some weeks in J imaru visiting their grandmother, Airs Elworthy, of “ Pareora Cottage.” c and '' r ' s ? larold Wright, of Alavneld, are staying in their house in Craigie street for some weeks. Alins Kathlelen Wood, of Wainiate has left to spend a few days with friends at Kaikoura.

Afiss Elena Hehnore, of ‘ Koromiko.” s the guest of Airs W. H. Dibell, of ‘ The Levels.

Ali« Elworthy and Aliss Elwortliv of ’Pareora Cottage,” have left to'stav with Mr and Airs W 7 . N. Bond, “Dunrobin. Southland.

Dr and Airs W. C. Burns, of Church street, have left on a visit to the North Island.

Airs J. Alowbray Tripp, of “ Silverton,” has returned from a short vLit to Christchurch.

Aliss Athol Fulford (Alelbourne) who has spent some months with Airs Bernard Tripp, of “Orielton” will leave on Alonday to stay with Air.- George Huyshe Eliot, of Roxburgh. Aliss Fulford will not return to Timaru, but will leave for England from Orari Gor<m. Aliss Alargery Gibson, of Elizabeth street, left on Saturday for Palmerston North to play in the tennis championships Her partner in the ladies’ doubles was Aliss Alay Andrew, of Christchurch, and in the combined doubles Aliss Gibson played with Mr Alan Steadman, the Auckland champion Air and Airs B. H. Tripp, of “ Orielton,” will leave for Orari Gorge on Sunday to be the guests of Aliss Tripp until they leave for England. Among passengers on the Rangitata. which sails during the first week in February, will be Sir Charles and Lady Fergusson; Viscount and Viscountess Craigavon; Captain Orr EwingMr and Airs B. H. Tripp, of “ Orielton Miss Athol Fulford, of Alelbourne; Airs • H. Helmore and "NliKs Elena Helmore Airs Al. Burdon. ot ’ Parkhurst ’; Airs T. Gibson and Aliss Nancy Gibson, of Christ Giurch; Aliss Diana Allen, of Christchurch; Aliss Nancy Orbell, of "The Croft”; and Ali<ss Hicks, of England.

Air and Airs E. Throp. of Dunedin, who spent a few days in Timaru, have returned to the south.

Aliss Jessie Alackenzie, of “ Otumarama.” is the guest of Airs Gerald Alurray, of “ Benmore,” for a few days. Aliss Betty Harper, of Waitawa, returned on Wednesday from a trip to England.

Aliss Rosa Tiipp, of Wai-iti road, is the guest of Airs Charles Tripp, of “ Nithdale,” Southland.

Airs W. T. Ritchie, of “Te Tawa,”who has been the guest of Airs G. H. Cossins, of “ Ardnaquere,” Wai-iti road, has returned to Aloeraki.

ASHBURTON, Januarv 18. Aliss Chaplin, of Christchurch, has returned from a visit to Peel Forest. Airs H. D. Acland. Park teri ace. Christchurch, has returned from Alount Peel. Aliss Rewa Tullock is spending a holiday in Christchurch, and is the guest of Air's B. Priddis, Armagh street west. Aliss Rogers is the guest of her sister. Airs F. Seldon. Peter street west. Air and Airs Nelson Sanders, of Herbert who have-been in Christchurch, were the’ guests of Dr and Airs Miller, Burnett street, on their way south.

Aliss Helen Hunt, of Christchurch was the guest of Airs Aliller, Burnett street, during the week.

Afiss A. King, of England, has arrived on a visit to her brother and sister-in-law, Air and Airs L. King, Oakburn. Alount Somers. Afiss King lias accepted an appointment at St. Alargaret’e College as mistress of games.

Mrs H. 11. '1 honias. of Springston, is visiting friends at Alount Somers. Alisa Al. Al Illhinney. of Dunedin, is spending a holiday at Alount Somers, and is the guest of Airs H. Alorgan. A wedding of interest to Ashburton residents was celebrated recently in Christchurch of Esther Alice Johns, only daughter of Air T. Johns, of Ashburton, and Harry Redvers, son of Air and Airs Shearman, of Christchurch.

Misses B Butterick and’Ruby Prebble have lett for a holiday at the bavs. Miss Revell. Kaiapoi. is the guest of Air t. Almgton and Aliss Alington, Seafield.

CHRISTCHURCH, January IS. Their Excellencies the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, and the Lady Alice’ Fergusson arrived in Christchurch on Wednesday evening, and were the guests of Air and Airs J. F. Studholme, FendalI ton. On Thursday they paid their fare- ■ nell x .sit to Christchurch. The weather I was fine, and their Excellencies had a I busy day’. Large crowds assembled at the Alunieipal Concert Hall, where the civic farewell took place, and the proceedings, though tinged naturally with feelings of regret, were enthusiastic. Their Excelleiicici? left by* ferry steamer for Wellington on Thursday night. In honour of the members of the visiting AI.C .( . team, Afiss Norah Hoare, Kilmore street, was hostess last week at a particularly enjoyable dance given in Jellicoe Hall, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion with large bowls of pastel-tinted sweet peais the supper tables being gay with Iceland poppies. The music was provided by Alargaret Alidd'eton’s Orchestra. Air anil Airs Hoare welcomed their -aughter’s guests. Airs Hoare wearing an elegant frock of handsome black lace. Alics Norah Hoare wore a pretty frock of royal blue georgette. Aliss Kathleen Hoare wore an atti active frock of lime green moire, plainly cut, and finished with a large bow at the back. The guests included Mr and Airs Moolley (England). Air and Mrs Legge (England). Air and Airs Dan Reese, Air and Airs J. H. Watherston. Air and Airs R. Cracroft Wilson, Air and Airs Allan Hobbs. Air and Airs J. Bristed, Air and Airs Guv Cotterill,’ Air and Airs T. F. Al. Gibson. Alisses Al. Stevenson, N. Gibson, D. Allen. K. Bristed. B, Gibson, B. Alacdonald N Salmond, J. Alaling. E. Ferrar (Wellin--ton). N. Gardner. I. Turrell. R WvnnM ilhams, Al. Al’Kellar. E. West-Watson, P. Kitto, members of the visiting English’ cricket team. Messrs H. AL ChrystalT. T. .Miller. W. Miles, Leckie. Pat Borthwick Turnbull, J. I). Lawrence. T. Harrison, G. Turrell. N. Alexander. S. Lester. D. Cotterill, H. Hehnore, W. Dav, ami R Bean.

Brewer. Upper Riccarton. and Miss Kitto St. Albans, are spending a holiday- at New Plymouth Airs R. L. AL Kitto aiid AEss Alarie Kitto, Holly road, intend leaving for a trip to England in April. Airs Templeton and Airs Dawson. Sumner, are leaving next month for a vicit to England.

Aliss E. Cardale. Cashel street, has returned from a holiday visit to the Franz Josef Glacier.

Aliss Adeline Throp, of Dunedin, is visiting Afiss Barbara Gibson, Alerivale lane.

Airs 11. D. Acland. Park terrace, has returned from a visit to Alount Peel. Her sister, Miss Watson, who has been spending a few months in Christchurch, has left on her return journey to Sydney. The engagement is announced of Mona Alargarita Neale, only daughter of Air and Airs Robert Neale, of Redcliffs, to Walter Joseph Walton, of Christchurch third son of Air and Alr.s D. Walton, of 1 imaru.

The engagement is announced of Gwendolen, only daughter of Dr and Airs Clennell Fenwick, Gloucester street, Chi istchui ch, to Frederick Hervey-, second son of Air and Airs F. J. Hamilton, “ Purawharo,” Rodcliffs.

dhe marriage took place last week in Bt. Alary s Church, Aierivale, of Norah Graham, youngest daughter of Air and , S Lercy Hehnore. Fendalton, and Roland Stephens, second eon of the late Mr J. S. Thomson, and of Airs Thomson, Alontreal street. The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt. Air Arthur \\ orsley played the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a mediaeval long-sleeved frock of ivor.v satin, with rounded neck line, ankle-length circular skirt, and girdle of pearls and rhinestones. The dignified simplicity of the frock threw into strong relief the exquisite beauty the Honiton lace train, an heirloom in the family of the bridegroom’s mother, and her veil, which was held in place by a wreath of orange blossom, was also of priceless Honiton lace, which has been in Airs Helmore’s family for over 100 years. She carried a bouquet of Aladonna lilies, roses, and carnations. She wafi attended by’ Aliss "V alerie Tennent. who wore a charming frock of beige georgette, with which she wore a wide-brimmed ballibuntal straw hat which matched her frock. She carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas to match her choker necklace and satin shoes. Air Roger Blunt was

best man he wedding reception was held at ’ Elsham, ’ the home of Mr and Jins Hehnore, m Fendalton. Airs Helmore wore a handsome dress of navy georgette, the front panel of the'bodice and the circular over-skirt, open in front, being effectively embroidered in grey and pastel shades. Her becoming wide navy hat was trimmed with appliqued grey £ leaxes, and she carried a bouquet of pink and blue flowers. Airs Thomson, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a verv smart model frock of rose beige georgette ’ ba '\ ds fa ßgotting, and a ILiku straw hat to match. She carried a bouquet of nasturtium-coloured flowers. Airs Roland T homson travelled in a mushroom crepe de chine jumper suit, with O, l * er r V 7 to, ? e 0,1 Lie jumper and inset knife-pi.ated panels in the skirt. . d ?. r - 7 1 ? at , matched her suit, and she shade S tal orcd tweed <‘ oa t of a deeper

WELLINGTON, January 17 1 J , < ? xcl , te,llen t of the week has undoubtedly been the great rally of Girl Guides, which has brought about 1000 or ™n' e to - ether fo f camping and a publicrally and demonstration which took place citv'was fli V 'l Ih H le i S ”° d ° Ubt that the city uas filled with admiration of the fine spirit of both Guiders and Guides, for the weather was abominable, and as nerverse as it possibly could be! Not only were the girls a l obliged to gather the r immense quantities of goods together ami -7 V S -> a ~ . !c ' , l -r hf f ” Hy-situated camp and J° Ihut ™ en ts at Trentham l)ef< n/? V D t ’ ‘ V re lent by the Defence Department) on account of incessant ram, but on Saturday, when every arrangement wins complete for the great n.t d a H eW i tOn Park ,which was aoLci-s->ml 7 ’ p,ea! ; ur . e and interest by thou;,n ■ *° people) it poured steadily and th- t f aki! P Jt , •"' as I even ' volse tha n -md t> > r f| Pare< 111 I tlle '“orning a little, and the Guides were brought in by train and spec!al tram cars up to the park nheie they had luncheon in large marquees, and then down came the rain again, fowc-ver the military came willingh? £ the lescue again and the whole show with C ‘ e dri 1 " halL Of cour -« with 1000 performers, there was not much mom for onlookers, but everyone possible ‘n’ ? n<l "r ele rewar<k '<l "ith a most excellent performance, albeit a restricted one. tor it was not possible in e space j.o carry out the whole prolad nC AP lheir attended. wearing the handsome sash w Inch indicated her presidency of the Donnnion Association. They ’were atv" < k J,y .> Ori ;-Ewing y and met bv -iis yv . K. M ilson (Dominion Commissioner . Alis-s Enid Bell (Wellington Pro'±»ci*il Commissioner). Airs B***--*-*rd AA°hd- and Airs Troup (Alayoress of Wellington). A very fine pageant was one showing about 19 of the countries m wide® 7 C P G - U t ldes . ar< ? t° found, the gr. ns of Guides in the costumes worn in thes«* places being excellently carried out. and the marching and arranging of the gr mpg ’ ln ” capitally done. The showing of the different heads of Guide work had to be reduced to one. and the Maori group was nnd°;n C p oB ™’ 1 ¥ Maori pa " as L‘ere. and inside were the workers with flax the^V? 4 matS ’ coo h’ ng ’ Ctc ’ and later tnere weie some well executed dances. 1 his was a very popular item, and - as followed by another, a Flamborough sword dance, a Yorkshire folk dance, which was unusual and interesting. Grecian dancing, ball swinging, physical evc-. -\ , shown ami “ s '

from a fierce and energetic dragoi. ,m> only drawback being that the horse, which was to have taken part, became so agitated with the crowd, the music, and tn IJ‘?'Tl i° f h ’ s , own t ho °fs that he had to be withdrawn from the scene. However Die item was a great success. The little Brownies gave a delightful show on their own. d lS play-ing the setting of a large RL’lp- indicated by a white cloth, on which they were the knives and forks, the salt, cellars, etc., while three formed a chaining group m the centre ax the flower vases the bouquet of flowers used being presented to Ladv Alien Fergusson at the conclusion Then they joined in the general raliy and march mst when his thn CC I' Pn i•'i 7 - t ,c sa! .’ ,tc - Miss Dalton, the English Guider who has done such fine training work, was presented to their Excellencies who complimented her on Pnd W n rk '' 1“ S ° MrS W, Lson, Miss Burgin, and all who were concerned in the successful rally. They all certainly carried ” i 7 -’ e G, " de la " -"hich is to smile under all circumstances however trying, and the result was a much better entmtainment t an could possibly have been given unless cheerfulness had backed it up. Ladv Alice presented the Nelson Guides with the ergusson Cup and the Jellicoe Banner for different varieties of Guide work, which had been won by the girls of the district IWb lr A reat " ed; t ln having carried off , . / lcir Excellencies bade a verv kindly farewell to both Guides and Guiders, whom they will not meet again in compames before their departure from New Zealand, and very hearty cheers were given by the girls for them both. A very pleasant afternoon party was given bv Lady Bell at her home at Lowry’ Bar tor the Commissioners and Guiders, and

another pleasant function was an evening at the Majestic pictures witli supper following. Lady Salmond, who has a great many friends in the south as well as in Wellington, writes very cheerfully to a friend, and says that she has done some delightful visiting about in England and Scotland, where she has many relatives and old friends. She was in London on Armistice Day, and had a seat in Westminster Abbey, and was deeply impressed with the beauty and simplicity of the service held. All was of the simplest, the visit to the tomb of the unknown warrior was part of it, and Princess Beatrice was the first to place a wreath, and was followed by many notables. All were finished to the moment when Big Ben chimed 11. and then the silence of the vast concourse was marvellous —there was absolute!}’ not a sound except the whirr of the wings of pigeons, which were frightened and agitated at the sudden cessation of the noise they were so accustomed to. It was all deeply interesting. Lady Salmond writes of the beauty of some of the old towns and cathedrals she has visited, and only mentions peaceful autumn weather, which she was thoroughly enjoying. She was going to Scotland for a couple of months, thence to the Continent for a visit, and after that she thought of settling down for a ijhile either in Newcastle or London.

Canon and Mrs James have left for a visit to Dunedin. Mr W. Janies, New Zealand agent in Vancouver, has arrived in New Zealand for a visit with Mrs James. Mrs J. F. Studholme has returned to Christchurch after attending the Guiders’ Conference in Wellington. The Rev. James M'Caw and Mrs M'Caw have returned to Wellington from Taumarunui.

Among those who are leaving shortly for England are Mrs Alec Young and her daughter. Miss M. Friend and Mrs Friend have left for a visit to Invercargill. Lady Fuller and her daughter have arrived from Sydney by the Maunganui. Mrs Evelyn Wright has returned to Wellington after a visit to her mother, Mrs Hill-Fisher, of Christchurch. Mrs Taverner and Miss Simpson have arrived in 'Wellington from Dunedin. The Misses Davies, Ross, and M'Curdy were Wellington visitors to Mount Cook recently.

Mrs and the Misses La Trobe are visitors to Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs W. A. Armour, of 'Wellington College, are visiting Morere Springs, A very popular person who is to be married on the 29th of this month is “ Aunt Gwen,” of 2YA Wellington, otherwise Miss Gwen Shepherd, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. A. Shepherd, of Hataitai, who is marrying Mr Bruce Stennett, of Sydney, and will make her home there. There was a very pleasant meeting at the studio recently, when a number of “ uncles ” and others connected with the work were present, and a presentation was made to Miss Shepherd of a handsome clock with Westminster chimes, suitably inscribed, and many good wishes were expressed by Mr Davies, Mr Ball, and others. Miss Shepherd was greatly pleased with the gift, and with the kindness which prompted it. Although she is not any seeker after publicity, Miss Shepherd has consented to her wedding service, which will take place at St. Paul's pro-Cathedral, being broadcasted in order that the many children from North Cape to the Bluff, who have been her friends tthrough radio, may be with her in sympathy on this important occasion. Miss Shepherd has been a most successfsul organiser of the “Children’s Hour” from 'Wellington, as many tokens of affection testify. Airs Dorothy Evans, of Kelburn. will succeed Miss Shepherd at the studio.

Mrs W. G. Reid, a vice-president of the Wellington Victoria League, gave a very pleasant little tea party in honour of Mrs and Miss Duncan, of Edinburgh, who are members of the league in their own town, who are making a extensive world tour, and are spending four months in New Zealand. They have been for some time in the Hot Lakes District, and found it all most interesting, as well as very cheerful at the holiday time. They

then went to Chateau Tongariro, where they were equally pleased, and are now

looking forward greatly to the beauties of the mountains and lakes of the South Island, of which they have heard a most favourable account. Lady Luke and Mrs Chatfield, also vice-presidents, were present at the party with other members, and a very pleasant social time was spent.

WATRARAPA. January IG. A quiet weddfng was solemnised at St. Rrigid’s Roman Catholic Church. I’ahiatua. on Wednesday, the contracting parties being Charles, son of Mr and Airs C. Newman. Riccarton road, Pahiatua, and Eileen May, youngest daughter of Mr

and Airs AV. E. Rose, Hall's road Pahiatua. The Rev. Father Al. Cashman was the officiating clergyman. The bride's sister, Mrs R. Mahey. was matron of honour. Also in attendance on the bride as flower-girls wore her two small nieces, Kathleen and Beryl Mahey. Mr T. Moynahan performed the duties of best man. A quiet wedding took place at the Presbyterian Manse. Martinborough, last Friday, the contracting parties being i Alexander Denholm, manager of Clay Creek Station, and Jean Wakeford, of Edinburgh The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Hardie, and Mrs A. Al'Leod was hostess. The bride was given away by Mr Robert Al'Leod. Miss Agnes Al'Leod was bridesmaid and Mr Frank Hockley was best man. The Wedding Marell was played by Aliss Flora M'Leod. A wedding of considerable interest to the Native community was solemnised at St. Luke’s Church. Greytown, on Saturday evening, the contracting parties being Miss Ahipene Mona Love, daughter of the late Mr Kuril Love and Mrs Aleri Love, of Petone. and Mr George Love, her cousin, also of Petone. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the Rev. Patehana Kokiri, of Carterton, officiated in the presence of a large attendance of pakelias and Maoris. The Rev. D. J. Davies presided at the organ. Miss Rita Card. Featherston, is a visitor to Wanganui. Sister G. Al. Leslie has returned to the south after her visit to Miss E. Harvey at Daisy Bank, Alartinborough. Mrs G. Daniells, of Masterton. with her young son, has been visiting her sister. Mrs Leu Blundell, of Day's Bay. Mrs Ivan Boyens, of Pahiatua, is the guest of her mother, Airs F. Bond, of Wanganui. Mr and Mrs P. E. Jewell, of Pahiatua, arc spending a holiday with Mr and Mrs Frank Gatby at Palmerston North. Air and Airs N. Whitcombe, Alasterton. are visiting Wanganui. Air and Airs C. AL Strouts and the Alisses Strouts, who have been visiting Wanganui, have returned to Alasterton. Aliss P. Gully has returned to Alasterton after a holiday spent in Palmerston North. The Alisses AL Aliller. Dunedin, and Constance Aliller, Christchurch, are staying with their parents. Air and Airs Walter Aliller, Lansdowne. Airs Calders, of Wanganui, who has been staying with her daughter. Airs Haise. Lansdowne, has returned home. Aliss E. Pearce, Short street. Alasterton, has returned to Alasterton from a visit to her brother in Feilding. Airs C. R. Bayley, who has been the guest of Airs Carey, Lansdowne, has returned to Hawera. Airs Ollivier. of Christchurch, who has been visiting friends in Alasterton, has returned home. Airs W. B. Chcnnclls has returned from a visit to Wellington. Airs A. D. Low and family, Essex street. Masterton. are spending a holiday at Seatoun, Wellington.

FEILDING. January 17

Airs Lawson and her two daughters have just returned from their visit to the South Island.

The Misses Stalker, of Auckland, are the guests of Mr and Mrs J. Stalker. Feilding. Dr and Mrs Barnieoat have returned to Kimbolton after a holiday spent in Wellington.

Mrs Brown, of Dunedin, is the guest of her daughter, Miss Grace Brown, Beattie Street, Feilding. Mrs Henry Hare, accompanied by her daughter. Miss Adeline Hare, is spending a short holiday at Plimmerton. Mrs and Miss Miles have returned from the South Island. Miss Mahoney, of Auckland, has been on a short visit toi Feilding. Sister Jean Kingston, of Remuera, Auckland, has been the guest of Sister Smith for the week-end. Mrs E. H. Brewer is on a short visit to Wellington, and is the guest of Mrs J. Harle, Maurice terrace. Mr and Mrs C. Evans and son have returned after spending the holidays at Plimmerton and Levin. Mrs Charles Luxmore and her little daughter are visiting Wellington.

WANGANUI. January 17. The engagement is announced of Eileen Mary, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Wilkie, of Wellington, and late of Wanganui, to John, third son of Mr and Mrs Howes, of Ormondville. Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs J. H. Keesing are spending a holiday at Castlecliff. Mr and Mrs Ashby and Misses Betty and Gwenda have returned from a holiday at St. Helier’s Bay, Auckland. The Misses Stanford are visiting friends at Marton. Mrs J. B. Jack and family are on a pleasant motor tour of the north.

Mrs R. Cuthbertson is spending a week or so at Taupo and Rotorua. Last Tuesday Mrs W. D. Low, of Rapanui, was hostess at a delightful tennis afternoon at her home. Those present were Mrs A. S. Burgess, Mrs A. Handley. Miss Burgess, Mrs G. Handley, Mrs C. Winks. Mrs Johnson, Mrs F. Jackson. Miss Ilarrop, Misses D. and J. Brown, and Miss E. Low. Dr and Mrs H. Robertson have returned to Wanganui after nine months’ holiday spent abroad. They included in their tour visits to England. Paris. Genoa. Italy, Naples, Austria, the United States, and Australia.

Misses Fay Moffett and B. Montgomerie are guests of Mrs D. J. Beard, Kuangaroa. Mr and Mrs A. G. Weekes were guests at the Empire Hotel, Wellington, last week-end. Mrs N. C. C. Stavely and family take up residence in Wellington this week.

PALMERSTON NORTH. January 17. On Tuesday night the Palmerston North Tennis Club gave a most enjoyable littie dance for the visiting players. Mrs Haggitt and Mrs Salmond were hostesses. Amongst those present were Miss Haggitt. Mr and Mrs H. Hutchison, Mr and Airs 11. Knight. Mr and Airs Peren, Air and Airs S. Goldingham, Air and Airs F. Pegden, Alisses Fannin (Hawke’s Bay), 15. Stuckey (Hawke’s Bay), B. Rodgers, Alildred Sim, Alarie Sim, AL Preedy (Wellington), Al. Brunton (Wellington), C. Fitzherbert, Al. Kissling (Auckland), S. and L. Alacdonald, N. Lyons, B. Al’Rae, Al. Shand (Wellington), Al. Cameron (Wellington). D. Pegden, B. Pringle, N. Chadwick (Dannevirke), S. Matson. Elliott, and many others. On Thursday evening Air and Airs Ivan Johnston gave a delightful bridge party at their home at the Kopare. The drawing room was decorated with large bowls of deep pink and blue hydrangeas. Airs Johnston received her guests in a charming scarlet georgette frock trimmed with diamante. The guests included Air and Airs Hope Johnston. Air and Airs Bruce Lucas. Air and Airs Henry Knight, Aliss Alolly Goldingham, Aliss Marjorie Fitzherbert, Alisses Alarie and Alildred Sim. Alisses S. and L. Alacdonald. Aliss Al. Guy. Aliss N. Lvons. Air G. Lvons. Air G. Shirtcliffe. Air R. Hurst. Air D. Guy, and Air O. Broad. Airs Parsons and her daughter. Aliss D. Parsons, will accompany the Rev. J. Ernest Parsons on a year's trip to England. Air and Airs O. AA’imsett. of Huiroa. are the guests of Air ami Alls A. F. Wimsett.

Aliss Helen Fincham, of Auckland, is the guest of Air and Airs AV. Boon. Wellington visitors to the Palmerston North tennis tournament include Alisses AT. Brunton. Al. Preedy. N. Shand. Al. Nicholls. AL Whyte, and AL Cameron. Aliss Gibson, of Timaru, and Aliss Andrew, of Christchurch, are visitors to Palmerston North for the tennis tournament.

Aliss Alargaret Sim is visiting the Girl Guides’ camp at Trentham. Aliss Nancie Chadwick, of Nannevirke. and Aliss B. Stuckey, of Hastings, arc visitors to Palmerston North for the tennis tournament.

POA ERTY BAY, January 14

The Rev. and Airs Blathwayt. of Island Bay, AVellington. are on holiday in Gisborne, and have taken a beach cottage at Wainui.

Airs Fergus Smith, of England, has been on a visit to her niece, Airs Douglas Muir, of Kaiti. Air and Airs Aloffatt. late of Christchurch and now of Wellington, are visiting Alorere.

Air and Airs C. A. Edgecombe, of Dunedin. were recent visitors to Alorere Hot Springs.

Captain and Airs Arthur Chrisp, of Lyttelton, are the guests of Air and Airs E. J. Chrisp, of Kaiti. A pretty wedding took place at St. Andrew’s Church, Tolaga Bay, when Alary Clare, eldest daughter of Air and the late Airs C. E. Smith, of Tolaga Bay, was married to John Benjamin, only son of Air and Airs J. R. T. Slipper, of Palmerston North. The Rev. W. H. Smith was the officiating cleric, and Airs Al. E. Holmes presided at the organ. The bride, who was attended by her father, wore a lovely gown of ivory georgette inlet and flounced with silk lace. Her beautiful embroidered veil of silk net was drawn over the head and caught with sprays of orange blossoms. Brocaded shoes and ivory hose and an exquisite sheaf of St. Joseph lilies completed the bridal ensemble. Alisses Alaisic Seymour and Ethel Smith (bride’s sister) were bridesmaids, and they were charmingly gowned in lemon georgette and lemon ninon respectively, worn with picture hats and silver shoes. Bouquets of roses and carnations offset their toilets. Little Peggy Fraser was flower girl, and she looked sweet in lemon tulle with rosebud trimmings, and she wore a Dutch cap. Alessrs S MTntosh and C. Sharpe were best man and groomsman respectively. Over 100 guests were subsequently entertained at a sumptuous wedding breakfast at the Tolaga Bay Hotel. Air and Airs Smith received, the latter wearing navy georgette trimmed with lace under a coat of navy blue silk poplin.

and hat en suite. Scarlet sweet peas, roses, and fern composed her bouquet. After the function guests repaired to the home of the bride’s parents to view the beautiful array of presents. The bride travelled in a parchment knife-kilted satin frock with silver fox furs, and shoes, hose, and hat en suite.

Among the many ladies who attended the enjoyable ball given by the Ihungia bachelors in the Ihungia woolshed were Alesdames Sherwood-Hale. Lumsden. G. Reeves. H. E„ C. K„ and D. AV. Williams, A. Aluir. H. Heald. AV. Porter. J. Sharland. Campbell. Chalmers. J. Al’Donald, Alathieson. J. Anderson. Clews, A 7 erity. and Burdett, and Alisses J. Ludbrook. Al. and J. Blair. J. Morris. J. Graham,

J. Gill (Wellington), J. Whcgder (Wellington), Plummer. N. and S. Cotterill, AV. Barns-Graham, Reeves. Burdett. Smith. Robinson (2). Clews, Campbell. N. Alaclaurin, Jefferd. E. Gaddum. Hadfield, Jackson, Farrell. A. Gray, Pepper (2), Grant. Alillais. Al'Gee (2), J. Wicksteed, Kirkham, S. Ormond. G. and N. Loe. A. Wilson, Angus. Fitzpatrick, W. Cullwick, Canole, Daly (2). and Runciman. Charming decorations were a feature of Holy Trinity Church, Gisborne, when

Irene Mildred, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. E. Clarke, of Whataupoko, Gisborne, was married to Ronald, eldest son of Mr and Mrs AV. P. Hunter, of Gisborne, by Canon 11. Packe. The bride was given away by her father, and she looked charming in a beautiful frock of parchment satin girdled with pearls. A lovely embroidered veil of parchment-tinted tulle fell from a cap offset with a coronet of orange blossoms. Shoes and hose to tone and an exquisite sheaf of St. Joseph lilies completed a fascinating bridal ensemble. Miss Rita Hunter (bridegroom’s sister) was bridesmaid, and she wore a delightful frock of apricot georgette flounced and inlet with pastel embossed lace. Her hat was of Bangkok straw to match, and she carried a lovely shower bouquet of roses and fern. Misses Joyce and Joan Clarke were dainty flower girls, and they were prettily flocked in apricot taffeta frilled from waists to broadly scalloped hems. Hats of crinoline straw were also worn and posies were carried. Mr Eric Le Quesne was best man. After the ceremony a delightful reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Mrs Clarke wore Lido blue crepe de chine and hat to tone. Mrs Hunter chose navy crepe de chine with touches of lime and green, and hat en suite The bride’s travelling frock was of biscuit lace and georgette and hat to tone.

Eileen Thelma, daughter of Mr and Mrs T. S. Harper, of Gisborne, was married to Arthur Randall Shorland. son of Mr and Mrs E. R. Shorland. of Waipukurau, at Holy Trinity Church. Gisborne, by Canon H. Packe. The bride wore a beautiful gown of pink crepe de chine veiled with white georgette, a shell pink embroidered veil offset with orange blossoms. white kid shoes, and hose en suite, and carried an exquisite sheaf of white flowers. The bridesmaids were Misses Nance Harper (bride’s sister) and Amy Shorland (bridegroom’s sister). They wore shell pink frocks with flower-edged capes, wide pink and blue felt hats, and carried pink sheafs tied with blue ribbon. Little Pearl Harper was flower girl, and she was attired in an Early Victorian frock with poke bonnet, and carried a basket of pink flowers. Messrs A. C. APMillan and P. W. Barlow were best man and groomsman respectively. Mrs H. G. AVellborne was hostess at a pleasant little morning tea given in the gardens of her beautiful home. The hostess was becomingly gowned in a chequered skirt and white jumper. Those present were Mr and Mrs R. Barker, Mr and Mrs S. F. Clare. Alesdames J. W. Williams and J. Barns-Graham. Misses and Messrs Barns-Graham (2) and Barker (2), and Miss Honnor.

HAWKES BAY. January 17.

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Church. Hastings, of Winifred 'Maud Tucker, daughter of Mr and Mrs AA 7 . Tucker, of St. Ge<«\ge's road. Hastings, and Arnold Bryant Burton, of

Grafton, Auckland. The Rev. P. B. Waugh was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a model frock of ivory georgette and satin. Her veil was worn with a coronet of orange blossoms, and a bouquet of Christmas lilies completed her toilette. She was attended by her sister, Miss Bertha Tucker, and her cousin, Miss Marjorie Kemp, as bridesmaids. Miss Tucker was robed in a dainty frock of lemon crepe de chine draped at the sides, and Miss Kemp wore a pretty frock of eau-de-nil crepe de chine and an overdress of georgette to tone. Their bouquets were of choice flowers. Mr Roy Tucker, brother of the bride, carried out the duties of best man, and Mr Colin Palmer acted as groomsman. The bride travelled in a jumper suit in nattier blue and a blue hat to match. A very bright cabaret was held during the holiday season in the Forester's Hall, Napier. Many country people attended. Mrs J. Lowry wove a frock of black ninon, with smart bridge coat; Mrs J. St. J. Hindmarsh, ciel blue georgette; Mrs W. D. Fitzgerald, cloth of silver; Mrs Satterthwaite, black georgette: Mrs Clissold, floral ninon; Misses Elworthy, 15. Goring-Johnson. 11. Chambers, and N. Grigg, who were bridesmaids at the White—Holden wedding, wore their frocks of japonica red georgette over golden satin; Miss M. Nairn, flowered georgette; Miss R. Pharazyn, green georgette; Miss M. Shead. blue georgette; Miss IL Seannell. beige pink lace; and Miss I‘. Nairn, dahlia-red georgette. The engagement is announced of Rita, second daughter of ilrs Robert Smith, of St. George’s road, Hastings, to Lionel Patrick Donnelly, eldest son of Mrs R. Perry, of Feilding.

Mr and Mrs C. G. Harker and family, of Waipawa, spent the Christmas holidays Mr and Mrs H. C. Chambers, of Waipawa. have been on a visit to Auckland. Air.and Mrs Condrick. of Tikokino. are shortly leaving on a trip to England. Mr and .Mrs C. W. Prin-hani, of Wellington, are visiting Napier. Mr and Mrs J. Drummond, of Napier, are at present visiting Taupo. Air and Airs Thomson, of llawera". have been visiting Napier. Afiss Kerr, of Christchurch, has been visiting Napier.

Air and Mrs John I'. Kelly, of Hawkes Bay. have left on a trip to England. Mrs Janies Hunter, of Porangaliau. was in Hastings for the races. Airs J. C. Strong, of Canberra. Australia. is at present visiting iriends in Takapau. Air and Airs P. Aloore anil family, of AVaipawa. are spending the holidays at Pon revere Beach. Air and Airs Lawrenson, Palmerston North are visiting Napier. Air and Airs J. Alatthews. of Wellington. spent the Christmas holidays in Napier. , , Aliss L. Hobson, of Tlatuma, who has been visiting Wanganui, has returned home. Airs Pike. Auckland, is staying with her sister. Mrs James Landels, St. Aubyii street, Hastings. Airs T 11. Ringland, who has been on a visit tti her daughter. Airs Fitzsimmons, Remuera, Auckland, has returned tj Airland Airs T. 11. Lowry. Okawa, Hawke's Bay. have returned from a trip to Palmerston North Air and Airs John Stainton. of Wellington. have been visiting Napier. Air and Airs Branson and the Alisses Branson, of Napier, spent the Christmas holidays at Taupo. . Miss Freda Weber, of Seapoint road, Napier has gone to W aipawa for the tennis tournament. Mr ami Airs M. Brodie, who have been visiting Wellington, have returned to their home in Hastings, have been visiting Napier. Air and Airs Parry, of Wellington, hav? been visiting Napier. . . Airs Wilson, of Otane. is paying a visit to her daughter, Airs Thompson, Wliakatane. Air and Mrs J. Aliller, Masterton, are visiting Napier. Air and Mrs J. Alexander, of ruketapu, are visiting Taupo. Air and Airs Haskell Anderson, of Napier, are holiday-making at Alorere. Mrs lan Stuart Hamilton has been visiting her parents, Air and Airs ClarkThompson. Napier. Mr and Mrs F. Holt. Waipawa. have returned from a motor trip through the West Coast districts.

Miss Ella Lopdell, of Napier, is visiting Waipawa Airs Briggs, of Wairoa, is visiting Takapau. Mrs J. N. Bibby and Aliss Bibby, who have been visiting England, have returned to AVaipawa. The engagement is announced of Airini Francis, youngest daughter of Mrs E. R. Collison, of Haumoana. Hawke’s Bay. to Edward Samuel Burkitt, second son of Airs J. Orr, of Napier terrace, Napier.

AA 7 ATKATO. January 16

At the Hamilton bowling green on Monday afternoon the Canadian bowlers were entertained. During the afternoon many exciting games were played. Jhe pavilion was beautifully decorated, and the tea tables were arranged with very choice flowers. The Canadian ladies present were Airs AC . 11. Day, Airs AA . B. Cowan. Airs N. 0. AA hite. Airs J. B. Henther. Airs A. Quartermaine, Airs T. S, Ford, Airs J. AlcPherson, Airs O. Bowden. Airs A. Keith. Others present included Airs R. N. Pilkington, Airs H. J. Fergusson. Airs G. AA 7 . Hyde. Airs AV. Al. Horton. Mrs D. G. Alered’.th. Airs N. Bell. Airs S. A. Bennett, Airs G. E. Wilkes. Airs E. H. Curling. Airs B. Bagley, Airs L. G. Armstrong, Airs A. S. Speedy. Airs P E. Stevens. Airs R. G. Guv. ’ Airs L. Redman, Airs Sinclair Arthur. Airs Wallis. Airs E. G. Johnson, Airs AA'. King. Airs G. Coombes. Airs N. Bell. jun.. Airs F. C. House. Mrs G. F. AVilson. Airs T. AL Alitehell. Mrs Qudl. Mrs Metcalfe. Airs Lambeth, Airs L. Barton. Airs Cole. Aire G. Seifert. Airs Crawshaw. Airs yVebster. and Airs I - . Booth, and Alisses Al. King. Thompson, Tlcnnett, AValluntt, AA’ilson. Alorris, E. Bennett. Stevens, E. Sinclair, Sykes, and T. Browne.

Air and Airs A. B. Cubis. of Hautapu. celebrated their eon Trevor’s twenty-first birthday on Saturday. A very happy time was spent by the guests. Those present were ATesdames AA’. 0. Cubis, T. Russell, F. Wilkins. AA’. Laurent, R. Cubis. and AA’ade, and Aliss AL Burns. (-. AA’est, L. AVatlam, T. AVard, Bushell, E.

Burns, Gibson, and G. Wilkins, and Messrs H. Cubis, T. Hampshire, E. Gibson, L. Wilkins, A. Montgomery, W. Laurent, J. Rennie, J. Sullivan, E. Cubis, and T. Baer.

A most enjoyable dance was held in the hall at Maungatauturi, Cambridge, on Wednesday in aid of the funds of the tennis club. The hall was decorated with Chinese lanterns, balloons, and paper streamers. The dance music was played by Miss Strawbridge, and the extras by Mrs Frank Hicks. The ladies present ■were Mrs Cooper, Mrs Griffen, Mrs E. Niekle, Mrs C. Budge, Mrs F. Hicks. Mrs F. Strawbridge, Mrs Corner, Mrs Wallace, Mrs T. Hicks, Mrs E. J. Peake, Mrs Kirby, Mrs Gisborne, and Mrs W. Hicks, and Misses C. Griffen, M. Hicks. G. Nickle, J. Learning, I. Head, G. Hay, M. Cooper, J. Watson, F. Strav.bridge, R. Osborne. E. Wallace, L. Hay, J. Strawbridge, T. Watson, L. Hicks, S. Osborne, and J. Browne.

A surprise party was given to Mr J. Butler, at his house in Karapiro, Cambridge, on Monday. A jolly time was epent dancing. Those present were Mrs Harrison, Misses G. Neely, M. Armstrong, D. Clark, H. Moorhouse, E. Mackereth, P. Armstrong, M. Short, G. Neely, M. Fountain, K. Oliver. A. Hewitt, J. Clemow, N. Smith, N. Mackereth, E. Robinson, and E. Dwyer, and Messrs K. Butler, G. Porritt. B. Clemow. D. Newland, D. Stone, E. Robertson. W. Hewitt, 11. Neely. H. Armstrong. E. Oliver, W. Hewitt, and F. Entwiidlc.

AUCKLAND. January 15

The large reception given last week by Mrs Alfred Nathan at “ Wickford,’’ Princes street, was to celebrate the eightieth birthday of Mr N. Alfred Nathan. The guests were received in the hall, which had been decorated with quantities of carnations and pink lilies. Mrs Nathan's frock of black panne velvet was relieved with a vandkyed insertion of silver lame on the corsage, and a black velvet bow was worn on the shoulder, the ends falling to the hem of the frock. Mt s Brian Hewitt (the eldest daughter of the house) wore lime taffeta with a long-tiered skirt; Lady Tuck (London), white georgette, heavily embroidered in silver and jet beads; Mrs Lumley Frank (who had also arrived from London to be present at her father’s eightieth birthday). deep m ange ninon frock with tiered skirt; and Mrs Nat Madison, cameo pink crepe de chine beaded in jet and silver. Among the guests were Lady SinclairLockhart. Lady Carrick Robertson. Mrs David Nathan. Mrs E. R. N. Russell and the Misses Russell (2), Mrs Vivian Riddiford (Wellington) and Miss Riddiford, Mrs W. B. Colbeck, Mrs W. H. Parkes. Mrs Trevor Davis. Mrs 11. O. Nolan, Mrs C. Nathan. Dr Margaret Knight. Mrs and Miss Burns, Miss Rosemary Waller. Miss Jocelyn Bloomfield, Miss Jean Lawford. Miss Freda Rathbone, and the Misses Marian and Marjorie Macfarlane. Miss G. Turton, of Wellington, who has been visiting friends in Auckland, has left for Nelson, where she will be the guest of Mrs Marsden for a few weeks.

Mrs Gordon Roach, of Hastings, is staying with Mrs Monteith at Epsom. Mrs J. H. Colliding and Miss Goulding. of Remuera, are visiting Mrs Robertson in Blenheim. Lady Nolan ami Miss Nolan have left for Wellington to join the Mataroa, which is leaving for England at the end of the week.

Miss Dorothy Baker, of Palmerston North, is on a short visit to Auckland, and is staying with relatives.

WEDDING.

A very pretty wedding was held in the Basilca. Reed street. Oamaru, when Miss Abby Margaret M'Laren, daughter of Mrs M'Laren, of Oamaru. was married to Mr Thomas Russell M’Lay, of the electrical department of the New Zealand Railways, Auckland. The bride was given away by Mr T. B. M’Lay, of Totara, father of the bridegroom. She made a pretty picture in a dainty bridal gown of white georgette. Her wedding veil held a slight tinge of rose pink, and showed UP the beautiful stitchery and lace of the froek. The bridesmaids were Miss Joy M'Lay. sister of the bridegroom, who wore a frock of apricot taffeta, and a black hat. and Miss Imalda M'Lean in blue delphinium taffeta, trimmed with silver lace, and a blue hat. The bride and her attendants carried handsomelybound prayer books. The duties of best man and groomsman were performed by Mr C. Davis, of Christchurch, and Mr J. M'Laren, brother of the bride. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held in Bartram’s Tea Rooms, when the customary toasts were honoured. The bride’s mother wore a black ensemble, and the. mother of the bridegroom a powder blue crepe de chine and silver lace frock, and a black hat. The gifts for the bridesmaids were respectively a signet ring and pearls. The happy couple left amid showers of confetti and good wishes. The bride wore a dainty going-away costume of pearl grey with a blue hat to tone, and a handsome fox fur, the gift of the bridegroom.