TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3961, 11 February 1930, Page 57

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, February 10. Mrs E. T. Burnside has returned from a pleasant holiday at Queenstown.

Mrs Mackie Begg is back again from a visit to Wellington.

Sir James Mills and Miss Henry have returned to Christchurch.

Mrs 11. A. Salmon has returned from a camping holiday at Lake Hawca.

Mrs XV. R. Hudson has returned from some weeks’ visit to Waitati.

Mrs John Laing has returned from W aitati.

Lady Fleming has returned from an enjoyable trip abroad.

Mrs Frank Dunlop has returned from Stewart Island.

Mrs Merrington and Miss Merrington are visiting Queenstown.

Mrs Huyshe Eliot, of Roxburgh, and her children are staying at Onslow House.

Miss Ogston is staying with Mrs J. A Cook, Union street.

Mr and Mrs Frank Bell have returned to Shag Valley.

Mrs XX’. J. Morrell has returned to town from Hampden.

Miss Peggy Mandeno has returned from a visit to Auckland.

Sister A. Kirkpatrick has returned from a holiday spent in Australia.

Canon and Mrs Nevill. with their family, have returned to Dunedin.

Mrs Sclanders and Miss Sclanders, of Nelson, have been visiting Dunedin.

Mrs James Hey, who has been visiting friends in Dunedin has returned to Christchurch.

Mrs Elworthy and Miss Elworthy spent a day or two in Dunedin on their return from a visit to Mrs W. N. Bond, of Southland, and proceeded to Timaru on Friday.

Mrs George Robert's left at the beginning of the week for Wellington to stay with her daughter, Mrs Douglas Whyte.

Miss Beatrice Farquhar left on Monday to visit her sister, Lady Alexander Roberts, of Lower Hutt.

Mrs R. M’Master, of Marton, arrived on Thursday and is the guest of Mrs Oldham, Cargill street.

Mrs MTndoe leaves on Saturday for England to join her son, Dr A. H. M’Jndoe, in London.

Mrs W. Menlove, of Athol, is staying with her father, Sir John Roberts, Littlebourne House.

Mrs Stanley Batchelor and Mrs Douglas Ramsay, who took their small sons to Waihi School, Winchester, have returned to Dunedin.

Miss Phyllis Wright, of London, is the guest of Mrs J. A. Johnstone, Driver’s road.

Dr and Mrs Geoffrey Barnett have returned from a delightful holiday at Karitane.

Mrs R. H. Barron, after spending a holidaj' at Taieri Mouth, has returned to tow/n.

Dr and Mrs Jackson Crawshaw and Miss Eileen Crawshaw have arrived from England.

Lieutenant Edwards, R.N., captain of the Wakakura, and Mrs Edwards have returned from a visit to the Lakes.

Mr and Mrs Walter Young, who have spent some months in Dunedin, left on Friday to join their boat for England.

Miss Gwen Gallaway went to the Bluff to join Mr and Mrs Elsdon, of Melbourne. The Southern Lakes are being visited before coming to Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs I. H. Glendining have returned to Auckland after a delightful visit to the Misses Glendining, Melrose House.

Mrs George McLean has returned to town after spending the summer holidays at Hampden with her children.

Dt and Mrs Price, of Melbourne, who have taken Dr North’s house in George

street, arrived this week with their two daughters. Mrs Percy Priest has' returned from a very interesting visit to her daughter, Mrs Innes-Walker, in British East Africa. Miss Joan Priest is staying with her sister for some time longer. Mrs J. Harding, who has been staying with her mother, Mrs Thomas M’Kellar, Pitt street, has returned to her home at Petone, near Wellington. Mrs \ ogel and Miss Macdonald, of England, who have been visiting the Southern Lakes, arrived in town on Saturday and are staying a short time in Dunedin. Mrs A. A. Finch entertained friends at bridge on Thursday afternoon, the guest of honour being Mrs Friedlander, of Auckland. Also present were Mesdames Halsted, Lough. Cotterill, and Matheson, and Misses Shand and Cook. * The Misses Graham gave a small afternoon tea on Thursday at their residence, Heriot row, in honour of their sister, Mrs Percy Brown, of Rarotonga. Also present were Lady Williams, Mesdames Riley, Macassey, Shand, Batchelor, Laidlaw, and Black, and Misses Rattray (2), Webster, Macassey, Shand, Ulrich, and C. Williams. On Saturday morning Mrs Oldham entertained a number of friends at tea in the Tudor Hall. The guests were received in the lounge by the hostess. Present were Lady Williams, Lady Ferguson, Mesdames Tewsley, R. M’Master, Finch, J. A. Cook. Laidlaw, Black, Batchelor, and J. Roberts, and Misses Downie Stewart, Farquhar (2), and Ogston. On Satin day evening Mrs Allan Orbell gave a birthday dance at The River," Waikouaiti. for her daughter, Miss Lorraine Orbell. Amongst the guests who motored out from town were Mr and Mrs W. O. M’Kellar, Misses Batchelor, J. Ritchie, P. Stronach. B. Williams, and Fenwick, and Messrs C. Batchelor, J. Ritchie, G. Gibbs, S. Armitage, and Reeves (2). The informal dance given b,y the commanding officer, officers, and men of the Otago Division of the R.N.V.R. was very much enjoyed by the ship’s company of H.M.S. Wakakura. The function took place on Wednesday evening at the headquarters in Tewsley street. The hall looked very gay with pretty decorations and flags. Excellent music was supplied and insured a successful evening. At the close of the evening Lieutenant Edwards, R.N.. expressed thanks for the manner in which they had been entertained and regret that their stay could not be longer. INVERCARGILL, February 8. Dr and Mrs Pottinger and family left on Saturday for a three week's holiday at Waikouaiti. Miss Ruth Phillips has returned to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs James Robertson. Lewis street, are spending a holiday at the Fox Glacier. South Westland. Miss Gladys Gray, of Christchurch, who has been spending an extended holiday in Southland, returned north on Wednesday. Mrs T. S. Tomlinson. Herbert street, spent a few’ days in Timaru during the week. Miss J. Fullerton, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs W. Handiside. Miss N. Fullerton is the guest of the Misses Rowley. North road. Mrs Gunn, of Christchurch, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Robert Stout, Layard street. Mrs Donald Macdonald, of Edendale, has returned from Wellington. where she was the guest of her daughter, Mrs David Allan. Dr and Mrs Dunlop, of Dunedin, who have been the guests of Mr and Mrs J. Chilwell. Underwood, have returned home. Miss Nancy Loughnan. who has been spending her summer vacation with her parents. Mr and Mrs F. J. Loughnan. Gala street, leaves on her return to Sydney on Monday to continue her studies at the Gracia School of Music. Mrs F. O. Mac Gibbon. Forth street, returned by motor from Timaru on Thursday. Mrs F. C. Rowley and fami’ ' and Miss Goodman have returned from St, Clair, where they have been spending the holidays. Mrs Law. of Dunedin, returned from Melbourne by the Maheno on Monday, and is the guest of Mrs T. F. Macdonald, Grey street. Mr ami Mrs D. W. M'Kay and Miss M’Kay. Mr and Mrs Charles Gilbertson, Mr Walter Henderson, and Miss Lulu Henderson left by the Hinemoa on Friday for a trip round the Sounds. Mr and Mrs Ernest Rout, of Central Africa, Miss Rout and Miss Gresham, of China, are the guests of Mr and Mrs J. W. Squires. Gala street, Mrs J. T. Prain. River road, has returned from Masterton. where she was the guest of her daughter, Mrs Irvine. . Mrs Eric Drew, of Palmerston North, is the guest of her parents, Mrs and Mrs J. F. Lillicrap, Northend. Guests nt the Grp.ii'.! Hotel flurip** tho week include Mrs F. W. Fisher (Vancouver), Mrs Meugler and Miss G.

Aleugler (Western Australia), Air and Airs Stewart Alair (Melbourne), Air ami Airs Armstrong (London), Airs Strand (London). Aliss L. E. Armstrong, Afiss C. Gifford. Aliss A. Tomlinson (Alelbourne), Air and Airs H. K. Wilkinson (Dunedin), Aliss Al. Cochrane (Palmerston South), Air and Airs A. B. Simpson (Auckland), Air and Airs H. A. Alazey (Christchurch), and the visiting Canadian bowlers and their wives.

A cabaret arranged by Alisses Kathleen Anderson and Kitty Hazlett was held in the Southland Women’s Chib on Friday evening of last week. Some of those present were Dr and Mrs Collins. Air and Airs W. E. Hunt. Alisses Kathleen Anderson Kitty Hazlett. Gladys Grav, Marjorie lodd. Olive Holloway. Audrey AbbeyJones. Prue Smith, Mary Webb, Lou Lawrence, Beatrice Lawrence, Erin Alofiett,. Ruth. Phillips, Nancy Strettell, Muriel Collins. Phyllis Cunliffe. Louise de Reya, and Nessie Nisbet. Alessrs P Gilchrist, N. Watson, C. Prain. G. Tod.!. B. O Dowda, G. Bremner, Macalister (2), it C. Cassels. G. Waldron, A. Howorth, T. Taplev, AV. Kirbv, G Gilmour. AV. AVatkins, B. Hilton, L. Patterson, and E. Powell.

, TIMARU, February 7. 3h’ and Mrs Gerald Murray. Beninore. arrived from the Alackenzie Countiy to spend the week-end in Timaru. Alisa Greta Paterson, Sefton street, has left tor Dunedin, where she will take the position of domestic science mistress at St. Hilda’s College. Airs R. L. Wigley, Kitchener square, has returned with her family from a holiday spent at Lake Ohau. T AIrs.W. T). Campbell and family, of AVai-iti road, have returned from their camp at Peel Forest. Airs R. F. Hill, Aleremere street, has returned from a holiday in the North Island. Aliss Atthol Fulford, of Alelbourne, who has been staying with Aliss Tripp, of Orari Gorge, has left for England. Aliss Betty Newlands, of Dunedin, has returned home after spending some days with Airs L. S. Talbot. Te AVeka street. Airs Fish, of Geraldine, was the guest of Airs Percy Cox, of Christchurch, for her son's marriage to Aliss Betty Norris, of Christchurch.

Aliss Tripp, of Orari Gorge, Aliss Muriel Orford, of Geraldine. Air and Airs Arthur Blakiston, of Orari Gorge, and Aliss Rona Blakiston, ot Orari Gorge, were among Geraldine visitors to Christchurch for the Fish-Norris wedding. Aliss Alirams. of Dunedin, is staying with her brother, Air E. J. Alirams, Beverley road. Air R. B. Bell, “Arden.” AVai-iti road, has returned from a visit to Christchurch. Aliss Margery Gibson. Elizabeth street, is playing in a tennis tournament in Dannevirke before returning home. Aliss Molly Alurray, “ Braemar,” has been spending a few days with Airs George A\ ebster. Nelson terrace. Aliss Elizabeth Harris, of Christchu eh. is the guest of Airs AAL H. Hargreave«, of Kakahu. Aliss Peggy Alandeno, of Dunedin, is staying with Airs XV. D. Campbell, of AVai-iti road. Airs J. C. Tempter and family, of XX aim ate, have returned home after a short visit to Aliss Wright, Wai-iti road. Airs Cecil Perry, who has been staying in Christchurch, has returned to “ Cadogan,” Sefton street. Aliss Francis Fish. of Geraldine, has been staying with Airs J. R. Loughnan, “ Burrabogie,” Fairlie. Aliss Norah Lysaght. of Geraldine, is in Christchurch for the Fish-Norris wedding, and is the guest of Aliss Alary Hogg. Mrs J. K. Loughnan and Aliss Aleg Loughnan, “ Burrabogie,” Fairlie, are spending some days with Airs George Harper, of Christchurch. Aliss Janet Studholme, “Te Waimate,” has returned home after a short visit to Airs R. L. Orbell, "The Croft.” Airs George Alurray and Aliss Betty Alurray. “ Braemar,” returned home today after a visit to Airs F. 1. AVashbourn, ’’ AA’ichenford,” Grant’s road. Air and Airs R. Fowler, of Ceylon, who have been spending the holidays in liniaru. have left for Christchurch. Mrs E. J. Alirams, Beverlej' road, and Aliss Devenish Aleares. Sarah street, arc spending a holiday in Geraldine. Aliss Rosa Tripp, AVai-iti road, has returned from a visit to Airs llu<di Acland, Alount Peel. Mr and Airs G. R. Ritchie and Aliss Klizabct’i Ritchie, of Dunedin, motored home on Alonday after spending some days in Waimate. Sir George and Lady Julius, of England, who have been staying with Airs A. g’ Elworthy, Holme Station, left for Christchurch on Saturday. Airs P. R. Woodhouse, of Bluecliffs has returned from a visit to Airs J. Grigg Longbeach. Aliss Helen Bruce. “ Rollesby.” has returned to Burke’s Pass after a few days spent in Timaru. Airs Sinclair Thomson, “The Crossing.” Geraldine is the guest of Mrs Hamilton Sinclair-Thomson, Park lane. Airs F. L. Barker, Selwyn street has returned from a short visit to Airs i’erev Barker, of Christchurch. Mrs AV. H Orbell “The Levels” ff--returned home from a visit to her son, Mr Derick Orbell, of Balmoral Station.

Airs IT. Hay. “ Cadogan,” Sefton street, is spending a few days in Christchurch. Mr and Mis R. Rollason, of Kekerangu, Miss O'Brien. Orbell street, Aliss Isobel Alurray, of Blenheim, Aliss Jean Al’Rae. of AA aikari. Aliss Dora AVarren. of Christchurch. and Aliss Nancy Al’Douglas, of Christchurch, will be the guests of Airs George Alurray. “ Braemar,” Alackenzie Country, for the marriage of Aliss Alolly Alurray and Lieutenant-commander IE R Beauchamp, which will take place in the garden at ’’ Braemar ’’ on Tuesday.

OAAIARU, February 8. Airs Orbell, Reid street, who has been staying with Airs Allan Orbell, Waikouaiti. lias returned. Dr and Mrs Fitzgerald have returned ironr Dunedin. y av * s las gone to Dunedin. Aliss Betty Reid returned to AA’aimate on Alonday. Mrs J- A. Scott and family, Hull street, e^.. on Thursday for Auckland. , > - B. Wilson, principal of the AVaitaki Girls High School, arrived in Wellington by the L limaroa and returned to Oamaru after a long trip abroad. Airs Scott, Eden street, has gone to Dunedin. Miss Hunt has returned from her holiday. Aliss Alison Darling has gone to Dunedin. Air and Airs Thompson have returned to ’ Brookstead.” Airs Alee has returned from Timaru. AA .AIM.ATE. February 8. Mrs Arthur Chapman and Aliss Alolly C hapinan, who have been spending a fortnights holiday in AA r aimate, have returned to Christchurch. I s ’ Ul ' nett and Aliss Al. Burnett, Hakataramea, are visiting Timaru. Aliss Janet Studholme, “ Te Waimate ” has returned from a visit to Airs Orbell, ’’ I he Croft.” Timaru. Aliss AA imiic Judge, Timaru road, has left on an extended holiday to her sister. Airs Al’Rae. Dr and Airs Shackleton have left for a fortnight s holiday to Hanmer and Christchurch. Airs Donald Alacdonald, Coronation street, has returned home from a short visit to Oamaru. Alt's Linton, of Wellington, who has been the guest of her daughter. Airs lan Alacdonald. AVaihao Forks, has left for Dunedin. Airs Denton, Hawke’s Bav. is the guest of her mother. Airs Beckett, Shearman street, Airs Bradshaw, Harris street, has returned from a holiday visit to Queenstown. Air and Airs Creemer and Aliss Rosa Creemer, Alili road, have left to take up residence in Timaru. Captain and Airs Steele and family have returned to their home in AVellington, after spending the summer holidays with Mrs Steele’s parents. Air and Mrs C. J. Jackson. Harris street. ASHBURTON, February 7. Airs Grumniitt, of Cambridge, who has been the guest of her mother, Alls D. Ihomas has returned home. Airs Tonks, of Christchurch, is the guest of her daughter, Airs J. Trevor Thomas. Airs Trevor and Afiss Jennings, of Carter s Terrace, are visiting Christchurch. ~, I and Airs Henry Stephenson, of Bleak House, are spending a holiday in the North Island. During their absence V>> rs Stephenson will reside at Bleak House Lady Nosworthy, of Walnut avenue, has gone to Alesopotamia. The Rev. G. Afiller and Airs Aliller are the guests of the Alisses Cameron, of Carter's terrace, Tinwald. The engagement is announced of Alay. eldest daughter of Air and Airs J. Al’Lennan, of Alethven, and Arthur Charles, third son of Air and Airs A. J. Aitken, of Lyndhurst. Miss Peebles and Aliss B. Buttrick are staying at Gainsborough House, Governor's Bay. Air and Airs G. Aleddins are staying at lhe Lodge, Hanmer Springs. and Airs Gallatly are staying at A iew Brae, Hanmer Springs. Df G. J. S. Fisher intends leaving for England early in Alarch. The engagement is announced of Helen Alay, third daughter of Air and Airs George Keeley, of Ashburton, to Reginald Henry, third son of Air and Airs Stephen Henry AX ood. of Ashburton. Airs Ra ine. who has been the guest of her mother. Airs A, Roberts, has returned to Wellington. Aliss Al. Roberts is visiting Christchurch. Air F. Seldon, of Peter street, paid a short visit to Christchurch this week. Air and Afrs E. F. Nicoll motored to Christchurch during the week. Afiss Jean Newton left yesterday to visit friends in the North Island. Air and Airs Gerald Nicoll are the guests of Airs H. F. Nicoll, of “Penscroft.” Aliss Clowes, of Christchurch, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs Piibrow, Walnut avenue. Airs Alontgomery. of Christchurch, who, avlvii itcr cuiinrvu, iias sonic time on her farm at Longbeach, has returned home.

CHRISTCHURCH, February 7. Airs E. J. Chennells entertained a number of young people at her home at Fendalton on Saturday night, at an enjoyable dance given in honour of Aliss Betty Trewin. Those present incluued Alisses Trewin. fsla Thomas, Gwynneth Talbot, Patricia Ronalds, Nancy Harper, Patricia Courage. Effie Selbv, Patricia Carney, Janice Overton, Ixds' Ollivier, Janet Stevenson. Cara Al’Rae. Helen Buchanan. Anne Cooper, Judith Jameson, Joan Murchison, Jean and Ethel Gebbie, Norah Hoare. Biddy Grcsson. Dorothy Gerard. Sheila and Quita Cordner, Nane’y Deans, Ann Starky, Norah Firth, Leslie Hay, i na M‘Craeken, Nancy Gard’ner, and Jean Davidson, and Alessrs Brian Anderson. Denis Anderson. Cecil Trewin John Firth. Alister Alonteath. John Alonteath, Richard Dickson, John Kilian, Adrian Kilian, Fred Lumsden, Jim Coop, leter Norris. Tom Alorten, Tennant Ronalds, Geoff Flower. Keith WestMatson, Dick Bean. XVynne Jameson. Walter Ollivier, Ernest Bowie, Charles Purchas. and David Starky. Aliss Alary Hogg gave a small party at her home on Cashmere Hills on Monday afternoon in honour of Aliss Betty Norris, who is being married this week. An amusing competition was won by Miss Norah Lysaght and Aliss Frances Fish, lhe guests were Aliss Bettv Norris. Mrs Jack Norris, Airs Edric XX’ait. and Alisses k rances Rhona Blakiston, Joan Alaling. and Norah Lysaght. On Tuesday morning at her home, “Ashbrook,” Fendalton, Aliss Nancy Gibson gave a_ pleasant party in honour of Aliss Kathleen Bristed, who is leaving shortly for England to be married. Each guest brought for Aliss Bristed a parting gift of a coat-hanger, a boot-bag, or a pair of shoe trees which, in her new home in England, will serve to remind her of her ii lends in ( hristchurch. ’Those preesnt were Aliss Kathleen Bristed, Airs F G Bristed Airs Guy Cotterill, Airs Peter Hall. Airs John Aloore. Mrs R Cracroft M ilson, Mi s G. Colbeck, Airs Lionel ( ooke, Mrs Ivan Wood, Mrs Ilallowes Wood. Airs Eric Alillton. and Misses Barbara Gibson. Ruth X\ T ynn-XX 7 illiams. Margaret Stevenson, Norah Hoare, Betty’ Rutherford. Diana Allen. Afollv Black Elizabeth Harris, Betty Cotterill, Joan , 'k’- Alargaret Anderson, and Jean A\ ebster.

Airs Guy Cotterill and Airs George Colbeck were joint hostesses at a very enjoyable card party on Tuesday night held at Alts Gu.v Cotterill’s home at Fendalton Each guest brought a gift of household hnen for Aliss Bristed, who is leaving for England shortly to be married, and in whose honour the party was given. The guests were Mrs Godby, Aliss Cracroft Wilson. Miss XX ilkin. Airs Peter Hail Airs Ivan XXteod, Airs G. Coull, Airs Jolm Aloore, Airs Harold Barker. Airs T* Gibsoii- and Alisses D. Chrystall. B. Cotterill. h. XX ynn-XX illiams. Al. Beadel. B. Gibson. •A - -XHcn, Al. Anderson, and J. XX ebster.

Airs Algar Williams, Fendalton, has returned from a visit to Paihia, North Auckland.

Airs Hope Johnstone has arrived in Christchurch from the North Island, and is the guest of her aunt, Afrs J. B Beckett. “ Almora.” Victoria street. Sir George and Lady Julius, of Sydney, who are at present the guests of Archbishop and Aliss Julius, Cashmere Hills are leaving at the end of the week for W ellmgtou, en route to Sydney. At St. Barnabas’s Church, Fendalton, on XVednesday afternoon, the wedding was celebrated of Alary Beadon (Bettv) only daughter of Air and Airs J. B. Norris. Fendalton, and Robert Percy, only son of Air and Airs F. H. Fish, of Geraldine, and great grandson of the late Bishop Harper, of Christchurch. The Rev. F. B. Redgrave performed the ceremony.’ The bride, who was given away bv her father, wore a long, plainly-cut' frock of ivory ■faille with fully flared skirt and tight bodice with X -shaped neck, and long, tight-fitting sleeves. The lace veil which was worn over the face formed a long train, and was held in place by a coronet of pearls and diamente, with a small posy of orange blossom at one side. The onlyornament worn was an old Italian silver bead necklace, over 100 years old. a gift to the bride. She carried a sheaf of white lilies and begonias. The two bridesmaids. Aliss Frances Fish, sister of the bridegroom, and Aliss Alary Hogg, wore frocks of apple-green lace with full skirts, and tight-fitting bodices finished with little capes tied in a bow at the shoulder. Their large nut-brown pandan hats were each trimmed with a stitched band of georgette of the same shade to match their shoes, and they carried sheaves of gladioli and roses in shades of yellow, repeating the colour of their amber necklaces. The two small flower girls, Alary Purchas and Joan Chennells, wore long apple-green organdie frocks with frilled ankle-length skirts and puffed sleeves, and narrow green bandeaux with little posies of pink rosebuds, while large pink rosebuds formed their posies. Mr Pat- Jennings was best man, and Air George Armitage groomsman. The wedding reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, where over 300 guests were entertained. Afrs Norris wore a handsome frock of kingfisher blue lace. Her ballibunti hat to match was trimmed —_ 4-u_ n .j xx _ nuu j* snamf ui feciiteA'nnii cti gvuigfiur, and she carried a bouquet of shaded pink roses. Mrs Fish, the bridegroom's

mother, wore a Lido blue crepe de chine frock patterned in two shades of beige and : maize, a blue Baku straw hat which was trimmed with navy satin and a flat ostrich feather mount. She carried a | bouquet of cream roses and sweet peas, i Mrs Percy Cox, the bridegroom’s grandmother, wore a black satin dress, black j lace shawl, and black bonnet. When Mr j and Mrs Bob Fish left later for the wed- | ding tour the latter was wearing a beige I chiffon ensemble figured in sea-green, ’ made with a very long skirt with uneven hem. The coat had flared cuffs and a flared frill at the hem, and the hat was a biege pandan trimmed with green georgette and a shaded feather mount. BLENHEIM, February 5. Mrs J. Bennett gave a most enjoyable bridge party on Saturday evening at her residence in Maxwell road, in honour of Mis Paul, of New Plymouth, who has been staying with her for some weeks. ’Hie drawing room was artistically arranged with gladioli blooms of excellent variety, and Mrs Al. E. Wood was successful in carrying off the prize for highest score. A delicious supper was dispensed at the conclusion of the' game. Mrs Bennett was wearing black lace over white ~atin, and Mrs Paul looked well in black georgette and handsome lace. Others there included Mrs B. Clouston, Mrs L. Griffiths. Mrs Churchward, and Misses Smith, Anderson and I. Rutherford. The Marlborough Lawn Tennis Courts were well attended on Saturday afternoon when the weather was most attractiveThe courts were in excellent condition, and play was enjoyed until a late hour. The ladies provided and dispensed a delicious afternoon tea at the pavilion, which was much appreciated. Those present included Alesdames Scott, Young, Monro. Boyes, AViffen. Orr, Huddleston, Thompson, Brooks, M'Callum. Ball, and Robertson. Misses D. Rudd' Pigou. Horton, Nunneley (Wellington), Smith. D Lucas, Neville, and Pemberton. Messrs Mitchell. Coull, Duncan, Morrison. Robertson (2). Thompson, Whiteford. Mills (4). Ward, and Reid. Miss Nunneley. of ’Wellington, who has been staying with the Misses Neville at “Thurston.” has returned to Wellington. Mrs Paul, who has been visiting Dr and Mrs Bennett in Maxwell road, has returned to New Plymouth. Miss Laura Wolferstan has returned to New Plymouth after visiting her parents in Leitrim street. Mr and Mrs E. V. Stace, of Hamilton, are visiting relatives here. Mrs G. Balfour has returned to Waimate after a visit to Mr and Mrs J. Balfour at “ Vernon.”

Mrs AP'Kay. of Dunedin, is visiting Mr and Mrs Wadworth at “Brancot” Station.

Mrs Wynn ’Williams, of the North Island, who has been visiting Mr and Mrs H. Harris in Leitrim street, has returned. Mrs E. S. Parker is visiting Wellington. Miss Grace Mills is visiting Miss Brownlee at Wellington.

WELLINGTON. February 6. The Wellington Lyceum Club was the scene of a very pleasant afternoon party when the South African Veterans’ Association bade farewell to Mrs M'Gregor. who. with Mr Justice Al’Gregor and Alias Cecil M’Gregor, is leaving on Saturday by the Rangitata for an extended tour abroad. Mrs J. J. Clark, president of the club, received the guests, wearing a frock of beige silk lace with touches of brown. The rooms were charmingly decorated with deen crimson,roses and maidenhair fern, and a delicious tea was served. Mr J. J. Clark, president of the Veterans’ Association, handed the guest of honour a beautiful posy, and gave her the good wish from all. and spoke of the appreciation and friendship which had existed lyetween them since the South African War. when the guest of honour was one of the few nurses who went with the. New Zealand contingents. Mrs M’Gregor* responded cordially, and was told that a corps of the contingent meant to make a guard of honour for her on Saturday, when the Rangitata leaves. There was a large gathering of friends at the Wellington Women’s Club when Meedames M'Villy and Henderwn were hostesses at a farewell tendered to Miss 8. Skerrett before her departure from New Zealand by the Rangitata. The rooms were beautifully arranged with flowers. Morning tea was enjoyed, and admired, as well as very fine scarlet zinnias, Iceland poppies, and other lovely flowers. Morning tea was enjoyed, and then the Mayoress of Wellington. Sirs G. A. Troup, made a pleasant little speech, and handed Miss Skerrett a parting gift from her friends. There were many of the wives of members of the legal profession, club members, and many other friends present, and Mrs Harold Johnston (president), and Lady Myers made brief speeches, and expressed their regret at-the departure of Miss Skerrett, who was some few years ago the successful founder of the club. Miss Skerrett and her brother. Sir Charles, lived for many years at Lowry Bay, and their fine house and garden made a centre of very pleasant hospitality which will be much missed. The girls at Point Halswell Borstal Institution had a very happy afternoon recently, arranged by Mrs Sprott. For the past four years the Mothers’ Union qf St. Paul’s and the Girls’ Friendly Society have made themselves responsible for the provision for this party, which ie

one anticipated with much pleasure. Miss Parlane and the girls at St. Mary’s Home made the sandwiches, and Mrs Pearson provided the rest of the supplies. The table was charmingly decorated and set out, and an excellent tea was served, with the addition of fruit and sweets. Paper caps, made by a member of the G.F.S.. added much to the pleasure, and Mrs Alexander had arranged a delightful programme, and led the community singing. The whole afternoon was most successful and concluded with cheers for the entertainers and the absent friends who had provided so kindly and plentifully. Miss Escott (acting superintenent) received the visitors, and with members of the staff did all possible to help to make the afternoon a success.

Several very happy parties have been given lately for Miss Eileen Norwood, whose wedding takes place shortly. Miss Joan Zohrab gave one at her charm.ng home at Silverstream. The weather was not kind, so that tennis was not possible, but a happy time was spent indoors. A number of the guests had recently returned from oversea tours, so they were able to exchange interesting and amusing experiences. A dainty lea was 5ei,..,, and a very pleasant time spent by all the guests, who included Airs Beere. Misses Edna Norwood. Smith (3). Frazer. Gibbs, Digges-Smith, Blundell. Hallidav, Oliver, and Elliot.

Another pleasant party was given bv Mr and Mrs A. Gibbons. Miss Norwood, and Air A. L. George sharing the honours. Beautiful sweet peas and dahlias formed the decorations in the drawing and dancing rooms, while the supper room was artistically and appropriately decorated in white and silver, the bonbons being to match. Airs Gibbons received the guests wearing a smart frock of gold over black lace, while Miss Eileen Norwood was in chartreuse green brocaded georgette. Among those present were Mr and Airs -y, A- George, Air and Airs Robert Gibbons. Air and Airs R. Gillespie Air and Airs Alantell, Air and Airs Bu rgeRS. Mr and Mrs Gledhill, Misses Gibbons, Norwood. Searle, Green. Pearson, Gentrv. Burt, Halliday, and Zohrab. Airs G. D. Greenwood is a Christchurch visitor to Wellington. .P r Ada Paterson has returned from a visit to Chateau Tongariro. ■Miss Ernestine Hadfield has left to take the position of languages mistress at the Diocesan School, Timaru. Lady Sidey is paying a visit to Wellington. Lady Hall-Jones has returned from a visit to the south. Air and Airs G. P. Davidson have returned from Hawke’s Bay. Aliss Beatrice Horton" is the guest of Mrs Balcombe Brown, Upper Hutt. The Rev. C anon James and Airs James have returned to Wellington from Dunedin. Air and Airs Talton Fraser AA'aikanae are visiting Wellington. Dorothy Hutchinson has returned to Christchurch from AVellington Mrs D. Falla, Mrs Methven, and Miss Robey have arrived from the south and ■are motoring in the North Island. .... r an d Airs Alalcolm Ross are visiting \\ anganui after a motor tour of the Lake* District with Mr and Mrs G. Shirtcliffe. Airs Butts has returned to AA 7 ellington from Nelson.

AAAIRARAPA, February 7. Miss Eileen Norwood has been the guest or honour at a number of parties lately, pid on Saturday night Airs Either, of Alasterton, gave a dance in honour of her and her fiance, Air George, in the private room of the Ritz.

Last week a garden party was given in honour of the English cricketers on their visit to Alasterton. The party was held at the residence of the host, Air F. G. Alaunsell. Afternoon tea was served in the garden, tennis and bridge being later engaged in. » The engagement is announced of Sabina Frances Ethel. eldest daughter of Air and Airs G. Jones, Hoputaroa. to Julius A 7 ogel. youngest son of Air .and Airs J. AV. R, Paterson, of Titahi Bay, and late of Carterton.

.At Knox Church. Alasterton. the marriage was solemnised of Alexina, elder daughter of Air and Airs Angus APDonald, of Solway. Alasterton. and AVil■lam Owen, elder son of Air and Mrs AV. H O. Johnston, of Remuera. Auckland. The Rev. John Davie officiated, and Mr Glen presided at the organ’ Ihe bridesmaids were Alisses Christina APDonald and A’alerie Burton. Air Barclay Johnston, of Waikato, was best man and Air John Sumerfield, of Eketahuna groomsman. Aliss N. Cooper, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs Bert Bunny at Masterton. Aliss Haggitt, of Palmerston North, has been staying in Alasterton. Airs Berne Vallance and Airs Harry Drummond, Alasterton, are spending a holiday at Castlepoint. The Alisses Brown, who have been staying with Airs Fleury at the vicarage in Alartinborough, have returned to Alasterton. . Mrs I. Grace, of Alartinborough, is staying a short time at Dannevirke. Airs E. H. Dagg, of Mauriceville, is visiting AA 7 ellington.

Aliss Peggy Marsden, of Wellington, is the guest of Airs G. Pain at Martinborough. ' Alias Whitcombe, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs G. Paw at

Aliss Durrad, of Featherston, is staying with Air and Airs H. Blundell at Alartinborough. Air and Airs E. Hodder, of Alasterton. were in Palmerston North for the weekend.

Air and Airs Stubbs, who are leaving Alartinborough. at the end of this month, intend spending the next few months touring the North Island.

Airs K. C. Alunro has returned to Pirinoa, AVairarapa, from a visit to AVellington.

Aliss Campbell has returned to Alasterton from a visit to Lyall Ball, Wellington. Air and Airs L. T. Blatchford, of Lansdowne, Alasterton, have returned from a visit to Southland and Otago.

WANGANUI. February 7. Air and Airs Ireson Jones, who have been spending some months on a tour of New Zealand, are at present in Wanganu’. I hey leave this week for Auckland, where they will board the boat en route for their home in Samoa. Miss Kitty AA ells has returned from a holiday spent in Dunedin. Air and Airs Guy, of N'gaio, Wellington, are guests of Airs Peter Lewis.

Airs James Campion, senr., is staying in Dannevirke as the guest of her daughter. Airs J. Hanna. Miss E. Harman has returned from a holiday spent at Timaru, Christchurch, and Wellington. Airs Loft has returned from Invercargill. where she has been spending a few weeks. Air and Airs S. A. Burnett and family have returned to the city after several weeks at Otaki Beach. Airs Davidson, of Pahiatua, is the guest of Airs Frank Blake, Wanganui.

Mrs Abbott-Campbell was hostess at bridge yesterday afternoon in honour of her sister, Aliss Nya Abbott, of Alelbourne, who is spending three weeks in New Zealand prior to her trip to Ceylon early in Alarch. Aliss Doris Newmann has returned from a pleasant week spent in the King Country.

Dr and Airs Ramsay, of Fiji, are spending a holiday in New Zealand and are at preeut in Wanganui. Airs Lethbridge, who has been spending a holida.v in Wellington left yesterday for Otaki. Aliss Tunnicliffe has returned from a delightful motor tour of the north in her car. Air and Airs J. IT. Reid. Wickstecd street, have returned from a trip to Dunedin.

Air and Airs T. E. Jefcoate have returned from a visit to New Plymouth. Airs E. King, of New Plymouth, was the guest of Air and Airs A. J. A\ eekes, Nelson street, this week. Airs Irene Roto, who spent the past week with Aliss Al’Lean, ot Hawera, has returned to Wanganui. Aliss A’iola Stanton, of AA oolston, Christchurch, has been the guest of Air and Airs F. Riding, AVanganui East.

FEILDING, February 7

The Rev. R. AVatson. Presbyterian minister at Khandallah. with Airs AVatson and family have been visiting Feilding, staying with Air AA’atson’s parents, Air and Airs Thomas AA’atson. Sister Smith has left on her annual leave. She is visiting Napier and Gisborne. Airs Paul Aides has returned from a short visit to Wellington. Air and Mrs M’Clure and Aliss Rowa APClure returned to their home in Feilding last week from- a delightful holiday spent at Waikanae Beach, followed by a visit to Wellington. Airs Hanlan and her two daughters, of Napier, have been the guests of Airs E. H. Brewer. Aliss Patricia Goodbehere is on a short visit to Wellington. Aliss Lucie Leighton, formerly of Feilding, sailed yesterday from Auckland on her third visit to England. Dr Gordon Short, who is remembered in Kimbolton and Feilding where he practised some years ago, left for England yesterday with Airs Short and their family. He goes Home to specialise in nervous diseases. Airs St. Paul and Airs C. Webster have returned from a short visit spent in New Plymouth. Airs David Bell has returned after spending a few days in Wellington. TALAIERSTON N„ February 7. On Tuesday evening Airs K. Clayton gave a delightful bridge party. The drawing room looked charming with bowls of sweet peas, and on the supper table was a beautiful bowl of stock. Airs Clayton received her guests in a black georgette frock trimmed with diamante. The guests were Air and Airs Ivan Johnston, Air and Airs R. Aloore, Alisses N. Aloore, Al. Goldingham, S. and L. Alacdonald, N. Lyons, and Mr G. Shirtcliffe. Dr Gunn, of AVellington, is at present in Palmerston North. Airs Previtt, of England, is the guest of Alajor and Airs Bosworth. Air and Airs Garth Williams have returned from Paraparaumu. Airs Brodie, of Hawke's Bay, is the guest of Airs P. L. Sim. Airs Ronald Alacdonald. of North Canterbury, is the guest of Airs G. Lyons. Dr and Airs Putnam are spending a holiday at Taupo. Airs A’. Harman is a visitor to Christchurch. Air and Airs H. Knight are spending a holiday at Rona Bay. Airs G. Keating and Aliss B. Keating have returned from Auckland. The Alisses N. and Al. Coughlan have returned from a holiday in the South Island. Airs Wood, who has been staying in Palmerston North, has returned to Christchurch.

POVERTY BAY, February 6. Air and Airs W. S. Black. “ Elstow,” Kaiti, are visiting Dr and Airs Gervan APAlillan, at Kurow, North Otago. Airs Bay Tyndall, of Wellington, is spending a holiday with her parents, Air and Airs A, Stoneham, at Gisborne. Air and Mrs H. Buchanan are visiting Christchurch.

The engagement is announced of Airini May, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs A. W. Rees, of Gisborne, to William Edmond, son of Mr and the late Mrs Edmond Bourke, of Ino ha, iWairakj, _ ,

Air and Airs Lumley Franks (London), Dr and Airs Ramsay (Fiji), Aliss Aloon ( Wellington), and Aliss Robertson (Gore) are staying at Alasonic Hotel, Gisborne. The engagement is announced of Elizabeth, second daughter of Air and Airs G. Langley, of Wairoa, to Lex, second son of Mr and Airs Robertson, of Napier. Air and Airs A. C. Williamson, of England, are the guests of Airs A incent Barker at “ Ulverstone.”

A delightful garden party was given to fellow-members of the Gisborne Women’s Club by Airs Buckley at her home at Te Arai. Some of those attending were Alesdames T. A. Crawford, Bay Tyndall (AVellington), H. H. Barker, Olliver, A. Stoneham, AV. J. Green, A. Cuthbert, .James Pirie, T. Corson, E. T. Doddrell, E. A. Collett, E. N. Sidebottom, AA’. A. Smith, N. Hooper, J. C. AA 7oodward, S. Tate, H. Holmes, AV. F. Cederwall, AV. H. Smith, R. Al. Smith, AV. J. APGibbon, Keiha, F. R. Hill. S. Buckland. Al’Keague, Robert Hepburn, and Jamieson, Alatron Clark, and Alisses Rosie and Aloore. Dr Doris Gordon, honorary secretary of the New Zealand Obstetrical Society, was tendered a social tea by Airs J. AA . Nolan, of Otipi, and the following were among those who attended: —Alesdames L. T. Burnard, A. L. Singer, O. Ormerod, J. Blair, E. R. Black. C. Gray, AV. G. Sherratt, AV. Clark, C- Blackburn, 11. Kenwav, Carlyle Wilson. J. Al. Alonckton, J. AV." AVilliams, AVeston (Stratford), B. J. Holdsworth, Noel Bull, A. Al. Puflett. and F. Kahlenburg, and Alisses A. Gray. AVillianrson, and A. L. Rees. Aliss Cushla Fitzgerald arranged a delightful surprise party which eventuated at the home of Air and Airs James Reeves at Tolaga Bay. Dancing was indulged in to music supplied by a Alaori orchestra. The hostess wore pastel embossed lace over black. Those attending included Alesdames J. G. and S. Reeves, and J. B. Alorris, and Alisses C. Fitzgerald, Reeves (2), AV. Barns-Graham. N. Al’Phail, Al. Humphreys. J. Peacock, S. AVilliams, Dunlop, j. Alorris, P. Burke. P. Reynolds, N. Bartram. Caldwell (2), C. Fitzgerald, B. AVeeks, N. Patterson, and Barker (2). A “ bon voyage ” party was given by Airs AV. Clark in honour of Airs H. B. AA'illiams, who leaves shortly for a holiday sojourn to England and the East. The hostess wore daffodil crepe de chine and a brown straw hat. The guest of honour was attired in navy printed silk voile and a beige satin hat. Those present included Alesdames J. Alonckton, R. Graham, H. Kenway. W. B. AVillock, and Bradley Smith, and Alisses AVills and Bradley.

A most enjoyable young people’s party was given by Airs G. A 7. Smith at her home, “ Waitaria,” recently. Bowls of red dahlias were utilised to decorate the reception rooms. The hostess was attired in an elegant frock of floral shantung, with hat to match. Some of those present were Alesdames A. J. Cameron, H. Bennett. B. Barton, Grey Barton, Broadhurst. Appleton, AV. Clark, and Reynolds, and Alisses AT. Sherratt. Al. Smith, Al. and J. Blair. Al. and J. Aluir, D. Barton, S. Barton. S. Dymock. J. Cameron. H. Farrar (AVellington), S. Ormond, B. and P. Appleton. R. Tietjen, Bennett (2), Walters (2). Broadhurst, S. Appleton, and Al. ATFarlane (Napier).

HAAVKE S BAY, February 7. The engagement is announced of Grace AA'inifred. elder daughter of Air and Airs H. G. Kilford. of “ Ratanui,” Takapau, to | Arthur Frederick, younger son of Mr and . Airs W. Jackson of “ Kainga Pai,” Takapau. t | The engagement is announced of Lna, second daughter of Air and Airs Alex Loudoun, of Thompson road. Napier, to Dr Arthur G. Clark, son of Airs E. H. Cla'rk, of Clive square, Napier. The engagement is announced of Elizabeth second daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Langlev. of AVairoa, to Len, eldest son of Air and Airs A. Robertson, of Napier. The engagement is announced of Alarjorie Gladvs. eldest daughter of Air and Airs J. B. Wood. Lower Hutt, to AVilliam Alexander, third son of Air and Airs J. S. Munro, of Napier. Airs and Alias Smith, Bay View, are at present on a visit to Airs Hosking, of Ormondville. Air and Airs Davis, of Remuera, Auckland. are visiting Napier. , , . Aliss O. Shacklock, of Christchurch, is on a visit to Napier. Alias P. Cato, of Takapau, is paying a visit to Dannevirke. Air and Airs Rainton. of Taranaki, are holiday-making in the Wairoa district. Aliss K. Courtenay, of Timaru, is spending a holiday at Wairoa. Airs G. Al'Leod, of Palmerston North, who has been on a visit to her sister, Aliss F. Foote, of AVairoa, has returned home. The Rev. J. Asher and Aliss Asher, who have been motoring in the Wairoa district, have returned to their home in Napier. Airs F. Andrews, of Otane. is shortly leaving on a visit to the Old Country. Air and Airs C. A 7. Whittington, who have been staying in AA'aipawa, have returned to Patea. Alisses E. and K. AlKain. who have been on a visit to Australia, have returned to Napier. Mr and Mrs Tonkin and family, who spent the holidays at AA 7 est Shore, Napier, have returned to Dannevirke. Mr and Airs J. N. Sandthamm. ot Napier, have returned from a visit to Morere Springs. Airs J. R. Kirk, of Gisborne, is at present vieitiug Dunedin,

Aliss Claire Grosvenor, who lias been v’siting Waipukurau, has returned to Alarlborough. Air and Airs J. D. Inglis, of AVoodvilie, are spending a holiday at Haumoaua, Hawkes Bay. Air and Airs Horace Shield, of AV aiwhenewa, have returned from a holiday spent in Taupo and Rotorua. Air and Airs D. Holden, who have been the guests of Airs Kinross White, have left for their home in Takapau. _ Air and Airs T. Kelson, of Woodville, are on a visit to Napier. Air and Airs J. P. Aloore. who have had a delightful trip to Alilford Sound, have returned to Wairoa. Air and Airs Ryde, of Palmerston North, are motoring in the Hawke’s Bay district. Dr and Airs Nairn, of Hastings, have been on a visit to Ormondville. Dr and Airs Barnett, Nelson crescent, Napier, are on a visit to Dunedin. Airs 11. Robson, of Blenheim, has been visiting Airs R. R. Stewart, Lincoln road, Na pier. Aliss Culliford, of Wanganui, is visiting Air and Airs A. F. Culliford, Aorsewood. Airs J. N. Dumble, of Aleanee. is at present on a visit to Alorere Springs. Air and Airs AA’illiamson, of London, are visiting Napier and staying at the Alasonic Hotel. Alias Sinclair, who has been on a visit to Tapanui, Otago, has returned to Waipukurau. Aliss Alacdonald, who has been on a visit to Dunedin, has returned to Waipawa. Air and Airs Haskell Anderson, who have been visiting Morere Spring.-, have returned to Napier. Airs 11. S. Cottrell, of Nanier. has returned from a visit to AA’ellington. Air and Airs Hughes, who have been spending a holiday in Wanganui, have returned to Napier. Air and Airs J. Caughley. of Takapau, have returned from a visit to Wellington. Airs and Aliss Tylee, of Pahiatua, are visiting Alorere Springs. Air and Airs A. B. Davis, who have been on an extended visit to England, have returned to their home in Napier. Air and Airs A. Forrester, of Christchurch, have been on a holiday visit to AVairoa and Alorere Springs. Air and Airs J. H. Hill and family, of AA'aipawa. have returned from a motor tour in the AVcst Coast and Auckland districts. ALss E. Walker, who has been visiting Gisborne, has returned to AA'aipawa. Airs and Aliss Al’Hardy, of AA'aipawa, are visiting Napier. Aliss Vera Stewart, of AVellington, is on a holiday visit to her s ster, Airs Dawson, Nelson crescent, Napier. Air and Airs G. C. Chisholm and family, who have been for a holiday in different parts of the South Island, have returned to Napier. Airs E. R. C. Bowen and Aliss Elsie Bowen, of Cameron road, Napier, have left for an extended holiday in England.

AVAIKATO, February 7

A most enjoyable farewell afternoon was given in honour Aliss Ethel Hammond and Aliss Helen Heywood, prior to their departure on a trip to England, at the home of Airs Roy Kemp, Hamilton East on Thursday. Airs Kemp was wearing a briar rose georgette and lace frock. The guests were Airs A. English, Airs F. Beehan, Airs J. Al’Nicol, Airs C. B. Wake, Airs AV. Gray, Airs H. Griffith, Airs A. R. Batchelor (Cambridge), Airs R. AVorley, Airs P. G. Russell, Mrs C. Matthews, Airs F. Gordon, Airs A. J. Bond, Airs L. Swales and Misses A 7. Watts. N. A’alder, Al. Wilkinson, R. Brewis, W. Alanning, and A. Coventry. Mrs Hayward, of Cambridge, entertained a number of her friends at bridge on Tuesday. Airs Hayward was wearing black lace and satin. The guests were Alesdames A. H. Nicoll, Calvert, F.. E. Roberts, and B. Cowper; Alisses R. Taylor, J. Cowper, Christophers, Calvert, and Cox; Alessrs Hayward, W. Nicoll, and A. H. Nicoll. A progressive bridge party was given by Aliss K. AA'ilson to farewell Aliss Ethel Hammond and Aliss Helen Heywood, before they sail for England. The prizes were won by Aliss Al. Harrowell, and Aliss A. Coventry. Those present included Airs A. English. Airs A. Bremner, Airs AV. Gray, Airs C. B. Wake, Airs L. Tompkins. Airs R. AA'orley, and Alisses A’. AVatts, N. A alder, Enid Hammond. A. AV illis. Dr Alary Douglas, AL Beale, F. Jolly, M. Campbell, A ickerman. D. Clark, 1. icylor, E. Norris, Al. Douglas, F. Hall, and Harrowell. A delightful party was given for Alias Connie Bertlesen, at the home of Alias Alyra Hart on Tuesday. Airs Hart was wearing a navy blue georgette frock; Aliss Hart, lemon georgette; and Miss Bertlesen, black satin. The prizes were won by Aliss Al. Ross, and Air R. Newland. Others present were Alisses F. Langton, A eale, Osmond, E. Jackson, J. Langton, J. Clemow, Armstrong and Messrs A. Hart, J. Clemow, A. Booth, A. Hardy, A. Souter, A. Boyce, and R. Newland. A flag bridge party was enjoyed by a number of Aliss Ailsa AA 7 ilson’s friends at her home on Friday night. The winning table was Aliss T. Alonckton, Aliss R: AHckery, and Air R. Fraser. Those present were Airs F. T. Wilson, Alisses C. Chitty, Al. Trafford. K. Oliver. B. Manning. N. Jackson. P. Reeves, R. A 7 i_-kery, K. Wilson, B. A’ickery, and I). Alonckton, Alessrs N. AAHlson, B. Walkley, D. N, Chambers, and R. Fraser.

AUCKLAND, February 5. The flag officers and committee of the Akarana Yacht Club gave a flannel dance last week in the club-house at Mechanics’ Bay. in honour of the yachtsmen who were visiting Auckland for the Sanders Cup races. The members of the committee

werj Airs Webster, Mrs C. T. Al'Kay, Airs Jeffers. Mrs G. Miller. Airs L. Heard, Miss Al. Ratcliffe, Aliss G. Vercoe, and Alitss N. Hanlon. The ballroom was decorated with streamers in the chib colours of red. white, and blue, and made an attractive background for the dancers, who were present in large numbers. Air and Airs A. Day, of Dunedin, who have been the guests of Airs Alatthews, of Takapuna, have returned to the south. Major Whitney, Aliss Whitney, and Aliss Leana Whitney, of Remuera, have left for Wellington en route for England by the new oil ship. Rangitata. Miss Janet Clarkson. Dilworth avenue. Remuera, is the guest of Alts C. Duff, of Hastings. Mrs Sellar, of Arney road, Remuera, is visiting friends in Hawera. Dr Charles Rout and Airs Rout, ot Devonport, Auckland, are visiting Air and Mrs Rout. Nelson, preparatory to returning to their home after a tour in England and Scotland. Airs R. Al. Robertson and Aliss Robertson. of Canterbury, are staying with Airs E. H. Reid, Remuera. Mrs Kenneth Mackenzie has left for Wellington to join the Rangitata, leaving tins week for London.