TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3972, 29 April 1930, Page 57

TABLE TALK

. DUNEDIN, April 28. Miss Brandon has returned to Wellington.

Mrs G. P. Sise lias returned from Wellington.

Miss Edith Howes has returned to Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Robert Gilkison returned from Wellington on Saturday.

Miss Vera "Wilkin is the guest of "Mrs G. C. Wilkin, Fendalton, Christchurch.

Mrs P. J. Fordham is visiting Christchurch, where she is the guest of her gister, Mrs Cecil Wood.

Mrs Howard Dodgshun is competing in the golf championship meeting being held at the Shirley Links, Christchurch.

Miss Bundle, of Auckland, has returned from a visit to Queenstown, and is the guest of Mrs J. H. Fotheringham, Arthur street.

Mr and Mrs J. P. Al'Gowan left on Saturday morning for an extended trip abroad, travelling on the Aorangi via Vancouver.

Mrs C Speight. Mr Colin Speight, and Miss "Winnie Speight left by the second express on Thursday to join the Rangitiki in Wellington en route for England.

Many relatives and friends assembled at the Railway Station on Thursday morning to wish bon voyage to Miss F. Rattray and Miss L. Tolmie, who left for England, travelling by the Rangitiki via Panama.

Admiral Byrd was given an enthusiastic-send-off at the station on Thursday morning, greeted with cheers and the singing of "For He’s a Jolly Good bellow, showered with confetti, and presented with an exquisite bouquet by the Mayoress Mrs R. S. Black.

Very large audiences have assembled during the week to witness the talking film “ Disraeli,” which the management of the newly remodelled Princess Theatre chose as its opening attraction. It is quite the best thing of its kind that has been presented here.

An enjoyable morning tea was given at the Tudor Hall by Mrs Marshall Macdonald. as a farewell to Mrs Ji P. MacGowan. at which the guests included Alesdames d’Arcy Haggitt, C. Reid. H. Guthrie, Milne, and Oldham, and Misses Nicolson and S. Shand.

On Wednesday morning a delightful little tea was given by Miss Belle Al'Laren for Miss F. Rattray and Miss Tolmie at the Tudor Hall, at which the guests included Mesdames B. C. Haggitt, Laidlaw, Menlove (Athol), F. Fitchett, and R. Ritchie, and Misses Neill and C. Williams.

Dr and Mrs Stuart Moore gave a delightful party at their residence, Selkirk street, Roslyn, the concluding function for the New Zealand Masseurs Dominion Conference. Games, _ musical items, and original and quaint competitions were entered into with zest. Delegates from the different centres of the Dominion were present, also Misses Tennent, Hare, Downes, Gilkison (Wellington), Rad-cliffe-Taylor, Crowley, and Stenhouse.

The fifteenth anniversary of Anzac Day was commemorated in perfect autumn weather, and the Queen’s Gardens and surrounding streets were thronged with people for the brief service. Later at the Town Hall the seating accommodation was cpiite insufficient, and a wireless installation in the Concert Chamber enabled hundreds to listen to an eloquent address by Mr Frank Milner, rector of the Wai•taki Boys’ High School.

The'final effort to raise funds for the endowment of the chair of obstetrics is the Savoy grand ball, to be held under the patronage of the dean of the medical faculty, Sir Lindo Ferguson, and Lady Ferguson. The committee is greatly indebted to Mr and Mrs Barling, who have placed the whole of the Savoy at their disposal. The staff has generously donated "their service, and the ball promises to be a brilliant social event.

Miss Frances Rattray and Miss Tolmie have been entertained at many parties prior to their trip to England. On Tuesday Mrs R. C. Haggitt was hostess at a pleasant little tea at the Tudor Hall of

the Savoy. The colour scheme in the decorations is particularly beautiful, the charming French linen in brilliant yellow with broad stripes of green and scarlet and the crystal vases containing all shades of African and French marigolds on the tables, with a profusion of feathery golden rod in brown and green bowls, and brass bowls of chrysanthemums in the background making a charming picture which was greatly appreciated. The guests included Lady Williams, Mesdames Paton Dunlop, Shennan, Macandrew, Gallaway, W. Sinclair, and Laidlaw, and Misses Menlove, Cutten, Cargill, and L. McLaren.

INVERCARGILL, April 26.

Miss Mary Al'Quilkan, of Ashburton, is the guest of Miss Bessie APGregor, of Mount Linton.

Mr and Mrs R. Al’Leod, of Geraldine, with their baby daughter, are the guests of Mr and Mrs J. E. Bews, of Dalrymple road. Mr and Mrs Roland Taylor and their daughter, Phyllis, have returned from Christchurch.

Miss Marjorie Todd and Miss Marjorie Ott spent the Easter holidays motoring through Central Otago and Queenstown. Mrs N. J. Al. Rein, of Gala street, and Miss Myra Rein spent Easter at the Rocks.

Mr and Mrs E. E. Broad and family were also at the Rocks.

Mr and Mrs Caesar Otway, of Ythan street, have left on an extended tour of the North Island. Mr and Mrs A. E. W. Al'Donald and Miss Al'Kay have returned from Stewart Island. Mr and Mrs W. E. Hunt, of Waitoru. Wallacetown, gave a dance at their residence on Monday evening. Mr and Mrs H. F. Drewe and family returned from the Rocks on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs R. R. Binncy have also retcrn§d from the Rocks. Mrs E. H. Jennings, of Dunedin, who has been visiting her son, Dr David Jennings, of Yarrow street, has returned home.

Mr and Mrs F. J. Robinson spent Easter in Dunedin and Timaru. Mr Macdonald (Commissioner of Crown Lands) and Mrs Macdonald have taken up residence in Duke street.

On Tuesday evening Miss Mary Loughnan gave a small bridge party at her home in Gala street. A surprise party visited the residence of Mrs A. C. Mac Ewan, of River road, Gladstone, on Thursday evening in honour of Miss Thelma Mac Ewan. Those present were Misses Marian Royds, Erin Moffett, Molly Hoyles, Lois and Sheila Douglas, Mary- Loughnan, Meg Saunders (Dunedin), Ellen Oliver, Yvonne Levvey, Elsie Wilson, and Kitty Wilson, and Messrs Robins. A. Dunlop, E. Nichol, K. Cox, G. Waldron. D. Simes (Christchurch), B. Innes (Dunedin), H. and D. Carswell, T. Tapley-, B. Bailey-, and N. Wilson.

Amongst those present at the races during the popular Easter meeting at Riverton were Mesdames C. B. Snow-, W. A. Olliver. D. Palmer. C. H. Gordon (Riverton), C. F. Hackworth, W. J. Barclay. L. Webb. W. E.‘ Hunt, A. H. Mackrell, H. B. Farnall, Mrs R. Al'Leod (Geraldine). W. J. A. M'Grogor (Mount Linton). L. B. Hutton. A. F. Hose. A. le H. Hoyles, A. B. Moffett, G. St. V. Keddell, H. Macalister, Waddell (Bluff). J. Macdonald, A. S. Gilkison. W. G. Holloway. T. A. Nicholson. C. Otway, J. T. Carswell, J. B. Sale, W. G. Mehaffey, R. Shand (Centre Bush), W. Rea.. E. V. Al'Keever, A. Derbie, J. T. Wilson, W. D. Raymond (Woodslea Downs), F. C. Rowley, E. Gilmour. W. E. Mitchell, F. Cowie, D. Irving (Otautau), N. G. Trotter, R. Bernston, E. Trail, F. Trail, A. R. Willett. A. Al’tvor (Riverton), Boyne (Gore), R. A. Richards (Waimate), Misses L. Reid, M. Lousley. Al. Crofts. F. Brown, S. Hackworth, Mehaffey. 0. Holloway, A. Jones, P. Smith. Al. Webb. A. Tapley, M. Hoyles, K. Hazlett, B. APGregor (Mount Linton). Al. M’Quilkan (Ashburton). Al. Pears (Etavale), Bond (2. Dunrobin), L. Lawrence, A. Gilkison, AL Goodman, N. Nicholson, Tucker Cowie. A. APBean (Winton), Al. G. Hart (2), P. Sweetman, E. Nichol (Gore), Al. (Lawrence), P. G. Cuncliffe, Trotter (Riverton), B. Jennings, Douglas (2). OAAIARU, April 26. Dr and Mrs Scott, who have been spending a holiday at Hamner, have returned.

Mrs Orbell has returned from Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Irvine, Hull street, are staying with friends in Central Otago. Dr and Mrs Fitzgerald left last week for America. *

Miss Nony Reid has returned from Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Harold Preston and family, who has been staying with Mrs J. Preston, Ouse street, have returned to Gallaway.

Mr and Mrs Fleet Burry returned to Christchurch on Tuesday. Mrs M’Pherson, who has been the guest of her daughter. Mrs Smith-Mor-ton. has returned to Dunedin.

Miss Gilchrist' has gone to Christchurch.

Mrs J. A. R. Scott, Hull street, and family returned from Auckland on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Malcolm Holmes have gone to Christchurch. Mrs M'Donald returned to Waimate during the week. Mrs Grigor, Palmerston North, is the guest of her sister, Mrs Woodward.

Mr and Mrs John Fraser have returned from the North Island.

Miss Ruth Humphries, who has been staying with her parents in Hull street, has returned to Christchurch.

WAIMATE, April 26

Mrs E. C. Studholme. “Te Waimate,” is the guest of Mrs Wells, of Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs E. Zeisler, of Brancombe street, Timaru, have returned home from spending Easter with Mrs Dailey, Point Bush road.

Miss Gladys Manchester, Mill road, left for Oamaru early in the week. Miss Edna Jones, of Dunedin, returned home after spending Easter with Mrs A. A. Scott, Mill road. Mr and Mrs E. B. Fraser, Harris street, have returned home from a short visit to Christchurch.

Mrs Webster, of Dunedin, is the guest of her son, Mr Al. Webster, Mill road.

Mrs Lavander and her small daughter, Hobart, are the guests of Mrs Garland, Seaview.”

Captain and Mrs Rattray, “ Ngahere,” have returned from a visit to Christchurch.

The Misses Debenham, of Dunedin, spent Easter as the guests of Mrs W. Price, “ Braemar.” Miss E. Bentham, of Dunedin, is spending a holiday with Mrs Jules Fulton, “ The Bungalow.” Miss Prudoe, of Christchurch. ha<s been spending a holiday with Miss Beth Manchester, “ Te Ra.”

On Saturday night Mr Alec Al'Rae kindly lent his home, “ Hiwiroa,” for a surprise party arranged by a number of young people. Among those present were Mr and Mrs F. Hart, Mr and Mrs D. Borrie. Mr and Mrs J. Fulton, Air and Mrs A. A. Scott, Mr and Mrs W. Price, Aliases E. and Al. Garland, E. Al’Gowan, R. Hertslet, G. Manchester, APLauchlan (3). E. Bentham (Dunedin), Collis. K. Akhurst, G. Holmes, I. Holiday, M. Barber, A. and«E. Jones (Dunedin), Prudoe, Manchester, and Debenham, and Messrs A. Al’Rae. G. Al'Rae, C. Hertslet, Thomson, M’Gowan. Manchester, Medlicott (4), Mitchell. Holmes. Harrison (2), Barclay, and Al'Farlane.

TIMARU, April 26

Mr and Mrs Melville Jameson, of Timaru, who have been visiting Egypt, travelled across _ Europe, and are now living in a flat in London. Mrs G. Smith, of Waimate, who has been visiting Christchurch, has returned home.

Mrs Hamilton Elmslie, of Orari, who has been staying with Mrs L. Al. Inglis. Preston street, has returned home. Miss Evelyn Pinckney, of “ Glenaray,” who has been the guest of Mrs F. J. Rolleston. Le Cren’s terrace, has returned to stay with Mrs Howard Tripp, Wai-iti road.

Mr and Mrs Ralph Innes, Orari, were the guests of Mrs George Gould, of Christchurch, for the Easter races. Mr and Mrs Howard Tripp, Wai-iti road, who have been staying with Mrs Charles Tripp, of “Nithdale,” have returned from Southland. Mrs Hugh Macfarlane, of Waihnorunga, is the guest of Mrs Westmacott, Nile street.

Miss Betty Webb, of Christchurch, who has been paying a round of visits in the south, has returned home. Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, of “ Silverton,” Woodbury, motored home yesterday after spending race week in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs Hamilton Sinclair Thomson, of Park lane, have returned honv? after spending race week’ in Christchurch.

Alias Helen Fenwick, of Dunedin, who ■was the guest of Mrs James Maling, of Christchurch, for race week, passed through Timaru yesterday on her way south. Miss Betty Cossins, of “ Ardnaquere,” and Miss June Batchelor, of Dunedin, who were the guests of Mrs E. Harris, of Cashmere Hills for the Easter races, have returned to their homes. ZMiss June Orbell was the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs R. L t Orbell, “ The Croft,” for Easter. Mr and Mrs G. H. R. Ulrich, of Waiiti road, spent Easter at Lake Tekapo. Mr and Mrs A. S. Elworthy, of Holme Station, have returned from Christchurch. Mr and Mrs W. A. Moore, of Wai-iti road, spent Easter at the Franz Josef Glacier.

Mrs Herbert Elworthy, of “ Craigmore,” has been visiting Christchurch and Amberley. Miss Janet Paterson, of Sefton street, has returned from the Hermitage, where she-spent Easter. Mrs R. H. Rhodes, “ Carne,” Sealy street, is staying with Mrs Randel Woodhouse, of Bluecliffs.

Miss Janet Studholme, “ Te Waimate,” who has been staying with Mr J, Studholme, of Christchurch, is now the guest of Mrs R. Gillies, of Mayfield. Miss Mai Scott, “ Cannington,” is the guest of Miss Jean M'Rae, of Waikari. Miss Dorothy Kerr, of “ Belmont ” Cave, is the guest of Miss Jean M'Rae, Waikari.

A very- delightful cabaret was held at the Broadway on Saturday night. The room was artistically decorated with autumn flowers. Alisis Scota Steward and Mr Fred Edney gave two very clever exhibitions of a slow fox trot and a quickstep Some of those present were Misses Betty Kerr, Margaret Kerr, Alarrayveil Burnett, Margery Gibson, Peggy Unwin, Dorothy Walton, and Betty Lawson.

A most delightful surprise party was held last night at the home of Mrs W. D. Campbell. The guests included Misses Jean and Ailsa Campbell. Betty and Margaret Kerr, Helen Paterson, Dorothy and Vivienne Raymond, Peggy Alarayveil Burnett, Joan ' Washbourne, Peggy Unwin. Betty Webb (Christchurch), Peggy Mandeno (Dunedin), Nancy Hall, Dorothy Walton, Scota Steward, Kathleen Kerr, and Hester Wigley, and Messrs C. E. Purchase, R. Blair, B. V. Wr:glit, B. England, D. Burnett, H. Washbourne, B. Harris, E. Jamieson, G. Gabites, G. Webster, C. Paterson, C. Kyngden, J. Mosely, D. Hitchings. J. Raymond, B, Nash, B. Lawson, K. Walton. H. Wigley, and C. Mules. A large number of people attended the High School Jubilee garden party held in the Girls’ School grounds yesterday afternoon. Afternoon tea was served from a large marquee, and the Boys’ High School Band added greatly to the enjoyment of the afternoon with spirited music.

The Timaru High Schools’ jubilee celebrations commenced on Saturday night, when a reunion of past pupils of the Girls’ School was held in the school hall. Quite a number of ex-pupils from ail parts of New Zealand were present, and a most enjoyable time was spent in renewing acquaintances and in chatting over old days. The large hall, which was turned into a reception room, yvas decorated with large bowls of greenery and grasses, and tall vases of cosmos added a bright touch of colour. In the supper room pink and red roses and asparagus fern were the chief decorations. The guests were welcomed by Mrs Kemshed. president of the Old Girls’ Association During the evening competitions were played, and a most enjoyable musical programme was given by Mrs H. W. Hall. Mrs Brown, Mrs L. Talbot, Miss Patricia Lynch. Miss Leonelie Tizard, Miss Florence Munroe, Misss Adelaide Allchurch, and Miss Sylvia Rudge. Those present included many who joined the school in 1880, among these being Mrs Josling (Christchurch), Airs Newman (Feilding), Mrs Chapman (Christchurch), Mrs Slater (Christchurch), Aire Rule. Airs MacEldowney (Wellington), Airs Lawrie (Invercargill), Aliss Fussell, Aliss Hassell, Miss A. Hassell, Aliss _ E. Fussell, Aliss A. Fussell, Aliss F. Gillies (Napier), and Aliss Alelton (Dannevirke).

ASHBURTON, April 26. Air and Airs R. J. Tucker, Air and Airs R. R. Cochrane. Air and Airs W. H. Amos, and Air C. T. Leslie, who spent a week at the Hermitage, Alount Cook, returned to Ashburton yesteYday. Air and Airs C. S. Thomas, of Christchurch, are spending a few- days with Airs Thomas, Carter’s terrace. Aliss Grigg and Aliss Havlaar, of Christchurch, who have been the guests of Airs Arthur Grigg. Surrey Hills, have returned. Mrs Gerald Nicoll is spending a holiday in Oamaru, and is the guest of her sister, Airs Nelson Saunders.

Airs E. Nicoll and Aliss Joan Nicoll are spending a few days in Christchurch. Aliss Joan Jennings, of .Christchurch, was the guest of her parents, Air and Mrs C. Jennings, Carter's terrace, for Easter. Aliss Coutts. who spent the Easter vacation in Dunedin, has returned to Ashburton.

A successful dance, organised by the committee of St. Stephen’s Basketball Club, was held in St. Stephen’s Hall last night. There was a large attendance, the hall being very prettily decorated for the occasion. Alusie was supplied by Aliss R. Ibell.

The engagement is announced'of Kathleen Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Air and Airs Arthur Bushell, of Ashburton, to John Proctor, elder son of Air and Airs I. Bolam, of Alerivalc, Christchurch.

The Alisses Jean and S. New-ton were in Christchurch for the races, and Aliss Sally Newton was a debutante at the Polo Club ball during the week. Air and Airs J. C. Guinness. Ealing, who spent Easter with Airs Edgar Jones, Timaru, have returned home. Mr and Airs Laing and family and Air and Airs E. F. Nicoll and Aliss Joan Nicoll spent Easter camping at the mouth of the Rangitata River. Aliss Cardall, of Christchurch, was a visitor to Ashburton during the week.

CHRISTCHURCH, April 25. The Canterbury Jockey Club’s autumn meeting was opened at Riccarton on Easter Alonday. The weather wa.4 fine, but dull and cold, and the attendance, which included visitors from all parts of New Zealand, was larger than ever. Autumn colourings formed the prevailing note among the toilets seen on the lawn, and many and charming were the variations of browns, fawns, and golds. Alany charming toilets of the latest shade of bottle green, and blue, in the fashionable marine shade, struck a colourful note. As regards hats, the' ever popular felt was almost universal, many of them being worn turned back off the face. Airs H. A. Knight, wife of the chairman, wore a smart suit of blue and grey flecked tweed, with fur collar, and a marine blue felt hat. Airs J. Woodhouse, her daughter, wore a beige and mole checked coat with mole collar, over a fawn and red checked suit, and a red felt hat. Other ladies present -were Airs George Gould, Airs Deans, Airs John Studholme. Airs Boyle, Airs Gordon Fulton, Airs Henry Wood. Airs Alurray Gard’ner. Airs Symes, Airs T. Lowry (Hawke’s Bay), Airs J. Al. Tripp, Airs J. Alontgomery. Airs Al. H. Godby, Airs Alex. Russell (Victoria), Airs R. Allen, Airs W. D. Westenra, Airs A. S. Elworthy, Airs R. Beals. Mrs Ralph Innes. Airs J. H. Hall, Airs Dennehy, Airs Derrick Gould, Airs F. H. Pyne, Airs Wardrop, Airs John Deans, Airs GodfreyHall, Airs Bethell. Airs A. Bunz. Airs H. Sinclair-Thomson, Airs K. Ross (Dunedin), Airs G. Grigg, Airs J. D. Hall, Lady Stewart. Airs W. Deans, Airs Eric Alillton, Airs K. Alacdonald, Airs Hamilton-Price, Airs C. H. Lawrence, Airs G. Anderson. Airs Neil Rattray, Airs T. F. Al. Gibson, Mrs Al. Louisson. Aliss Cracroft-Wilson, Airs Geoffrey-, Mrs F. Cracroft-Wilson, Mrs Sheil (Dunedin), Aliss Bone, Aliss D. Allen. Aliss Nancarrow, Aliss Betty Nancarrow, Aliss I. Turrell, Aliss Boyle. "Aliss D. Humphreys, Aliss B. Rutherford, Aliss B. Guthrie. Aliss Anderson. Aliss R. WynnWilliams. Aliss D. Acton-Adams, Aliss N. Al'Cullough. Aliss B. Cotterill. Aliss Al'llraith. Aliss N. Hoare, Aliss Newton, and Aliss Nancye Al'Kellar.

On Alonday- night the-Christchurch Polo Club held its annual ball in the Winter Garden, and, as in previous years, it was a great success. There were three debutantes; Aliss Patty Grigg, second daughter of Air and Airs Edward Grigg, of Blenheim, who wore a soft white satin frock embroidered with diamante, with tiered skirt longer at the sides, and narrow panels from the shoulders caught with a brilliant buckle:-Aliss Sally Newton, second daughter of Air and Airs E. B. Newton, “The Willows,” Ashburton, who wore an attractive frock of silver lame with flounced skirt- of fish-net; and Aliss Christobel Bowen, daughter of Airs Gerald Bowen, Christchurch, who wore a very pretty frock of ivory lace and tulle mounted on primrose crepe de chine. All three carried posies of pastel-shaded flowers. The ladies present included Mrs G. Hutton, who wore an apple-green satin frock with trail of flowers at the back of the corsage; Airs Derrick Gould, patterned taffeta in shades of pink, oyster, and green; Airs Peter - Hall, mignonette green moire with tiered skirt; Aliss Betty Alaedonald, beige lace frock -with two tiered skirt; Airs Gilbert Grigg, willow green georgette, embroidered with silver beads and paillettes at the neck and waist: Mrs A. S. Elworthy, beautiful frock of lame georgette patterned all over with deep pink and gold roses on a black background; Aliss Kettle, graceful gown of black souple satin; Airs J. Aternon, black lace and georgette with front panel of handsome floral tissue; ’Airs AA Z . Deans, raven’s wing blue georgette patterned with pink roses; Airs Bethell, striking frock of rose, beige and green patterned taffeta; Aliss N. Hoare, white ninon with twotiered flared skirt; Mrs J. H. Grigg, attractive frock of carnation red fishnet; Miss L. Williams, chartreuse green lace, Airs R. Gould, uncommon frock of bougainvilia georgette made with diagonal folds; Lady Campbell, smart frock of black georgette with diamante buckle; Al’ss Cotterill, black satin with tiered skirt; Lady Stewart, pastel-shaded georgette; Airs H, Barker, geranium red lace; Aliss Boyle, fine black lace frock with loose panel of turquoise blue velvet; Airs Neil Rattray, black crone de chine, inset with black lace; Aliss Francis, beautiful dress of white moire with skirt opening over panel of mignonette green. Aliss Sloman, egg-shell blue stripped satin: Miss June Batchelor (Dunedin), water-lily green satin; Airs H. Sinclair-Thomson, honeysuckle georgette, embossed with gold motifs; Miss K. TVestenra, shell pink moire, with diamente buckle at the neckline; Aliss P. Kitto, black patterned crepe de chine with skirt of frills of black tulle; Aliss Janet Studholme, black lace inset with bands of black georgette; Aliss N. Al'Kellar, opal green shot taffeta: Aliss N. Grigg, carnation red chiffon; Airs J. M. Reid, graceful frock of black net and lace; Airs Alex. Russell (A-lelbourne), black georgette, lightened with diamante buckles: Aliss Joan Alaling. shell pink satin; Aliss Betty Cossins. wine red lace; Aliss Fenwick (Dunedin), jade green moire with large bow at the back; Miss P.

Nairn, dark green ninon patterned in tulip design; Miss P. Acton-Adams, fine black lace mounted on pink, and flounced with black georgette; Miss Mulvany Gray, blue and lemon plaid taffeta; Miss Al. Anderson, carnation red georgette with shoulder drape with brilliant buckle; and Miss I. Montgomery, ivory georgette patterned all over with silver beads. At Dixieland on Saturday night a very successful dance was given in honour Of the members of the New South Wales and Victorian Kirk-Windeyer golf teams, who were playing at Shirley last week, and wjio are taking part in the provincial championship tournament this week. There was a very large attendance, including golfers from different parts of the Dominion who are playing in the tournament, and many visitors who came to Christchurch for the races. . Mrs Deans, who is leaving for England at the end of this week, has been the honoured guest at many parties during the past few weeks. Last week Mrs . George MTlraith gave a very pleasant party in her honour, at her home in Glandovey road. The drawing-room was gay with roses and large bowls of mixed flowers, and the dining-room, where, tea was served, was decorated with blue, bronze, and lichen-green hydrangeas. The guests included Mrs Deans, Mrs Symes, Mrs John Deans, Mrs Al. H. Godby, Mrs R. J. Lyon, Mrs Kenneth Murchison, Miss Olive MTlraith, Miss Wallace, of Wellington, Mrs R. H. Hennah. Mrs'Guy Pascoe, Miss Helen Denniston, Miss Laura Tabart, and Miss Aitken. Another pleasant party given in honour of Mrs Deans was one at which Mrs Henry Acland was hostess at her home in Park terrace. The guests included Mrs Deans. Mrs W. Rolleston, Mrs C. Reid, Mrs G. Helmore, Mrs R. Beals, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Mrs Henry Cotter ill, Mrs J. B. Beckett, Mrs B. Lane, Miss Alice Thomson, Miss Grigg, Miss Havelaar. Mrs Grigg Mrs J. D. Hall. Miss Reeves, Lady Boyes, Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs T. Mill, Mrs Maitland Rich. Miss Aitken, Mrs C. Cooper. Mrs E. J. Cordner, and Mrs M. o‘Rorke. Miss Joan Lee, who is leaving for England shortly, was the guest of honour at an enjoyable party given by Mrs Charles Reid at her home in Merivale lane. The guests were Miss Joan Lee, Mrs T. Cowlishaw, Mrs Richard Allen, Mrs W. Fox. Mrs J. Turnbull. Lady Boyes, Mrs G. G. Burnes, Mrs G. Helmore, Mrs Grigg. Mrs Henry Wood. Mrs Rich. Mrs C. Ollivier, Mrs J. H. Hall, Mrs H. S. ’* Lawrence, Mrs Jack Anderson, Mrs J. G. L. Vernon, Mrs Gordon Fulton, Miss Dorothy Bone, and Miss Bromley Cocks. Miss Betty Cotterill, Cashmere Hills, has left for Sydney, where she will spend the winter months. Sir Henry, and Lady Wigram._ Mrs Deans and Miss Norah Deans, Mrs Norton Francis. Mrs T. Y. Wardrop. Miss Joan Lee. Miss L. Bowen, and Professor T. G. R. Blunt are amongst Christchurch people who left on Thursday night to join the Rangitiki for England. The engagement is announced of Eleanor Betty, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. G. Macdonald, of Jackson’s road, Fendalton. and John Delbridge, only son of Mr J. L. Carl and the late Mrs Carl, of Christchurch.

BLENHEIM. April 24. The Marlborough Rugby Union opened its new grounds, named Lansdowne Park, on Monday afternoon, under ideal weather conditions. There was a very large assemblage of football enthusiasts, and of the general public. Standing in the front row of the grandstand, the president of the union, Mr C. H. Mills, delivered an excellent speech, followed by cheering for Mr and Mrs G. F. Watts, of Lansdowne Station. The member for Wairau, Mr E. F. Healy, then addressed the assemblage and declared the grounds open for play, and, on behalf of the Marlborough Rugby Union, presented Mrs G.

F. Watts with a gold key. and asked her kindly to open the grandstand. A sumptuous afternoon tea was then dispensed in the large hall below the stand, the tables being artistically arranged with red and black berries and red dahlias, and streamers representing the various clubs colours were overhanging the tables. Those present included Mr ami Mrs G v vr. ■ - • tf vi-

and Mrs A. Mac Nab, Mr and Mrs H

. ..... ->u and Mrs Casey. Air ami Mrs Tylor, Mr Airs Costello. Air and Airs Priddle, Air and Airs J. White, Air and Mrs Marfell, Air and Airs Al. Wood. Airs B. Clouston, Alisses Novello (2), Alills, Watts (2), and Shearme. Airs D. Armstrong gave a most enjoyable dance at the Alasonic Hall in honour of her only daughter, Betty, attaining her twenty-first birthday. Upon arrival, the guests were received by Airs Armstrong, attired in a handsome black and silver georgette frock, while Aliss Betty Armstrong looked attractive in dainty blue georgette brocaded and relieved with pale pink flowers on the bodice, the dress being long and of uneven length. The hall was charmingly arranged with bowls of dahlias and autumn leaves, and blue and white paper streamers and balloons. The nondancers were entertained by means of progressive bridge, the first prizes falling to Aliss Helen M'Callum and Air Torrance, the consolation prizes going to Airs R. Scott and Air J. Fea. Supper was set upon three very long tables, which took up the whole of the entrance hall, each table being artistically arranged with pale pink and yellow cactus dahlias and autumn foliage. A large birthday cake lit with 21 candles adorned the head of the table, and just prior to cutting the cake Miss Betty Armstrong’s health was proposed by Air J. Young and responded to by Dr L. Ball. During the evening a dance item was given by Aliss Barbara Griffiths and Air G. Persson and during their waltz Aliss Doreen Lucas sang very sweetly. Airs L. Ball wore petunia georgette and a silver tissue bridge coat. Mrs Woolley (Seddon), black lace over black ninon; Aliss Ball, black satin de beaute; and Miss Kate Ball, cream lace over silk. Others present were Alesdames Duncan, wearing black lace and a floral velvet bridge coat; Harvey, black georgette and floral bridge coat; Orr, black and red ring velvet; Julian, black lace; Wilkinson, soft heliotrope georgette and lace trimmings; Corry, black lace; Cornelius, black beaded georgette; Bull, black and silver; C. Alills, bottle green ring velvet; Thomas, pale pink georgette; Torrence, floral ring velvet; Young, blue lace; Scott, navy blue crepe de chine, and Hay, black satin; and Alisses ArCallum, navy blue georgette; Rayner, black georgette: Neville, black crepe de chine; Amuri Neville, blue lace; Barbara Griffiths, primrose organdie; Orsman, pink georgette; Alollie Ball, pale blue taffeta and silver lace; Bobbie Woolley, salmon pink tulle; Eileen Pigou, black velvet; Doris Rudd, apricot lace; Olive Pigou, lemon coloured satin; Ruth Pemberton, pink panne velvet; Doreen Lucas, black taffeta; Nan Alackintosh, flamecoloured taffeta with black trimmings; Phyllis Alills, black velvet; Isobel Alills, green velvet and lace; Claudia Alills, scarlet georgette; Carey (Westport), pale blue taffeta: Kathleen Robb, blue satin; Alargaret Robb, pink georgette; Edna Brougham, black net; Cora Brougham, pink satin; T. Al'Grath, yellow velvet; Joan Al'Grath, black georgette; Phyllis Thompson, black taffeta; Linda Horne, pink and blue taffeta; Joan Imres (Wellington), pale pink georgette; Grace Matthews, pink georgette; Joan Rose, apricot lace; Lorna Rose, white embossed velvet; Dorothy Rose, lemon satin; Aluriel Wiffen, lemon frilled georgette; Ursula Matthews, lemon ninon; Zoe Alatthews, floral georgette, and Al. Deily, apricot lace, and Alessrs Ball (3), P. Wilkinson, Rose, L. Afowat, S. Clouston, Whiteford, Wiffen. Ward, Boyce. Alills (2), Manning, Fea, Torrence, and Thompson. Airs A. C. Nathan, “ Eltham Lodge,” accompanied by her two small sons, are visiting relatives in Christchurch.

Air and Airs P. Wiffen, Fairhall, are visiting Wainui House, Nelson. Airs R. M'Callum, " Argyle,” is visiting her mother in Wellington. Air and Airs P. Alunro, “ St. Andrews,” are visiting their residence down the Sounds.

The Alisses Fuller (2, of Picton) are visiting Air and Airs H. Fuller in Beaver road. Air and Airs G. Revell, of the West Coast, are visiting Air and Airs de Castro, Alonro street.

Aliss Amy Neville, “ Thurston,” is visiting Nelson. Miss Ida Wolferstan. of Wellington, is visiting Air and Airs Wolferstan, Leitrim street.

Aliss “ Baby ” Alowat, “ Springlands,” is visiting friends in Auckland. Air and Airs Al. Robertson are visiting Air and Airs A. Latter at their residence down the Sounds.

Airs F. F. Reid is spending a holiday at the Sounds.

Alisses Doris Rudd, Vera Alurphy, and Ruth Pemberton are spending the Easter holidays at the Portage.

WELLINGTON, April 26. The first large party at Government House since the arrival of their Excellencies Lord and Lady Bledisloe was naturally looked forward' to with much interest, and took the form of a reception and investiture, held on Wednesday night., and very largely attended. His Excellency conferred the honour of knighthood on the Hon. Sir Alichael Alyers, with the insignia of Knight Commander of the Order of St. Alichael and St. George. Sir Thomas Sidey was presented with the Royal Letters-patent conferring on him the degree of a Knight Bachelor of the same order. Those invested with the insignia of the C.AI.G. were Air E. W. Kane and Air Robert Parker, both of Wellington, the latter being a veteran musician who is greatly respected. The quaint old-world ceremonies were carried out with much dignity, and were watched with great interest by all the guests. The guests assembled in the large ballroom for the investiture, this .being decorated with beautiful groups of foliage plants, palms, bamboo, and stands of giant chrysanthemums in all colours, the effect being very handsome. The drawing rooms were arranged with flowers and winter foliage very effectively, and in the supper rooms there were large silver bowls of crimson and white flowers, also high silver candelabra, which added much to the appearance of the tables. After the investiture the guests were all received by their Excellencies in the drawing room, Ladv Bledisloe wearing a striking gown of pale lettuce green, with a cuirass bodice of si'ver and crystal embroidered net, the skirt being deeply flounced with net of a deeper shade, slightly trained at the back. Her ornaments were pearls and diamonds, and she carried a white ostrich feather fan. Lady Alyers wore blue chiffon of a soft, dark shade, with pink shoulder posy and pink feather fan; Lady Sidey petunia chiffon velvet, with diamond ornaments; Airs E. W. Kane, white net embroidered in silver and jet, with lines of jet and a wide black sash at one side of the skirt. Alesdames Cachema He ami Pigeon, daughters of Air Parker, wore black, the one embroidered taffeta, and the other georgette. Airs Bathurst was m a gown and coatee of ivory lace, the latter trimmed with white fur; Airs A. C. Day, pale pink embroidered net over silk, with touches of silver and black; Miss Gillespie, pink taffeta. Others present were the Bishop of 'Wellington and Mrs Sprott, the Mayor and Mrs Troup, the Hon W. A. and Mrs Veitch, the Hon. Air Ransom and Airs Ransom, Airs Bernard Wood. Air and Airs V. Ward Air and Airs Alaurice Alyers. Air Geoffrey Myers, Sir William and Aliss Hall-Jones, W r Harold and Lady Beauchamp, Sir Frederick and Lady Chapman, Sir Alexander and Lady Roberts, Lady Bell, Air F W ±ho J m x? n ’ ? nd Mrs W - L - Lowrie, Mr and Mrs AV. J. Blundell, General and Mrs Young, Commander and Aliss Lang Mr and Mrs P. Alyers, Air Justice and Mrs 1 razer, Air and Airs L. O. H. Tripp, Professor and Airs Florance, Air Justice and Mrs Ostler, Mr and Airs A. de B Brandon Aliss Pomare, Sir Donald and Lady M Gavin, Mrs J. Alyers, Air and Mrs Penseler, Airs F. Hay, Dr and Airs Fenwick, Air and Mrs Paish, Dr and Airs Craig, Air and Airs D. Alenzies, Mr and P Ti T m lun £ el1 ’ Dr Platts-Mills and Mr n F r A M lls ’ Dr aad Harty, the Hon. Dr Collins and Airs Colkns, Air R. A. fr and ¥r rs ), Vri ßht, Air and Mr , s Jr' S £ ro ?s’ Mr C - M - Luke, Mr a nd Mrs R. E. Hayes, and many others. 1 "wo pleasant farewell parties have been Riven during the week. One was to Miss Baber, principal of Marsden College, Karori, who is leaving for a trip to England, where she will attend the head mistresses conference and then go abroad, -tn© parents association gave her a ver'* cordial farewell Airs A. P. Harper hand'ing to Aliss Baber a beautiful bouquet of Howers, ateo a handsome suitcase, on behalf ot the parents, wishing her a very happy tour and a safe return to New Zealand. Among those present were Aliss Mayhew (the acting-principal), Alesdames Briggs, White, Carpenter,. Paterson, Graham Robertson, Flanagan, Wilson, Allan, Sloman. Nelson, Harper, Burnett, Gunn Gill, Kerruish, Hopkins, Townlev and others.

lhe other party was given at the 1 loneer Chib in honour of Airs James Alackenzie, who leaves by the Rangitiki, with her daughters, Airs Fisher and Aliss bhiela Alackenzie, and her son-in-law and grand-daughter, for a trip* to England and the Continent. Mrs Mackenzie has a T Y. lce ’President and valued member ot the Pioneer Club Committee for many years, and in bidding her farewell, the president, Aliss Kane, spoke of the good services she had rendered, and gave her many good wishes for her journey and return. Presentations were made to Airs Mackenzie from the club and from the Gardening Circle, and the party was a most pleasant and cordial one.

The Rangimane Croquet Club has just closed down for- the season with a very pleasant afternoon, when competitions weie-'much enjoj-ed. There was a very large attendance of members and friends and t.ie president, in handing over to the club a handsome set of silver table vases paid a tribute to the memory of the late Airs Cook, a veteran player and founder of the club, the vases being given in memory of her. They were user] fnv first time, and made a charming decoration filled with lemon ami ,an .n--shaded poppies (the club colours). "'Many thanks were given to Air and Airs Wallace and Air and Airs Sedgeley, who have both given the use of their lawns for the

club members to play on, and for many other kindnesses shown to the club. Airs Sedgwick was the winner of Air Wallace’s trophy, and also of Airs Cook’s silver button for the year; Airs Bilton was runner-up. Airs Gosset was the winner of the B competition, with Airs Smedley as runner-up. Airs Suisted and Airs Grant were also prize-winners. The afternoon’s competitions were won by Alesdames Yates, J. Thomson, Suisted, Grant, Flint, Knight-Baker, and Johnson. The club presented Airs Wallace with a handsome cut-glass bow.l, Air Wallace with a leather travelling bag. and Airs Sedgwick with a croquet mallet. The afternoon was a particularly successful one, and much regret was expressed that the season had come to an end.

The engagement is announced of Jean Gildarvie, second daughter of Air and Airs G. A. Troup, of Wellington, to Stanley David, elder son of Air and Airs D. Weir, of Stanley Bay, Auckland. The engagement is announced of Lorna Whinam, only daughter of Air and Airs C. S. Black, of Glen road, Wellington, to Harvey Geoffrey, only son of Air and Airs IL R. Thomas, of Alariri road, Kelburn, Wellington. Lady Hosking has returned to Wellington after visits to Dunedin and Christchurch.

Airs W. Prouse has returned from a visit to Airs G. J. Smith, of Opawa, Christchurch.

Air and Airs Noel Pharazyn are leaving for England, and intend to go to Rhssia and take up their residence there for some time.

Mrs Con Daly (Aliss Edith Harrh.v) is being the guest of honour at many parties in Wellington, when her delightful singing of her own compositions give great pleasure.

Airs Bernard Wood paid a brief visit to Christchurch recently. Airs Arthur Duncan has returned to Wellington from Christchurch. Among those who are leaving b.v the Rangitikei on Alonday are Airs Collins (Wellington), Air and Airs D. Collins (Wairarapa), Lieutenant-colonel and Airs Fitzherbert, Leutenant-colonel and Airs Hood, Colonel and Airs Jourdain, Air and Airs Seville and Aliss Seville, and Aliss Rose Joseph and Aliss Enid Nathan, all of Wellington. Aliss Statham, of Auckland, who has taken up Girl Guide work, and who went to Dunedin for a visit, has been in Wellington en route for Auckland. Airs C. V. Oughton, of Auckland, has been visiting Airs W. H. Rose, Clifton terrace, in order to bid farewell to her brother, Alajor A. B. Rose, who, with his wife and small daughter, have left for Sydney, en route for their home in London. Airs A. B. Rose has been the guest of her mother, Airs John Kirkcaldie while in Wellington.

WAIRARAPA, April 24. The engagement is announced of Alice, eldest daughter of Air and Airs James Alilne, of London, to Hector Al'Donald. second son of Air and Airs T. W. Scott, of St. Heliers, Auckland. A wedding was solemnised at Knox Church, Alasterton, on Tuesday by the Rev. John Davie, when Winifred Doreen, second daughter of Air and Airs R. O. Emery, of Kirton street, Alasterton, was married to Harold James, eldest son of Air and Airs James Henderson, of Greytown. The bride was attended by her sister, Kathleen, as bridesmaid, and Mr D Foster, of Wellington, was best man. The engagement is announced of Beatrice (“Trixie”), eldest daughter of Air and Airs H. F. Green, of Lansdowne, Alasterton. to Leslie, elder son of Mr and Airs H. Shepherd, of Te Rapa road. Hamilton.

The golden wedding of Air and Airs E. Keedwell, was celebrated at their residence in Kuratawhiti street, Greytown, on Easter Sunday. The engagement is announced of Alargaret Churchill, youngest daughter of Air and Airs C. C. Jackson, ot “Valdor.” Kopuaranga, to Alax, eldest son of Air and Airs George Kenny, of Okukari, Picton. A very pretty wedding was solemnised oq Thursday evening at Knox Church, Alasterton. when Aliss Ruby Alay Dickie, of Alasterton, was married to Air Robert Rawcliffe, youngest son of the late Air and Mrs George Rawcliffe. The Rev. John Davie officiated. _ As the bride left the church little Aloira Whyborne presented her with a little silver horseshoe. The bridesmaids were Misses Hilda Richards and Lily Kerr (Napier), Mr J. Hoffeins, of Palmerston, was best man, and Air Percy Watts was grooomsman. A choral wedding was solemnised .on Wednesday evening at the Kuripuni Alethodist Church, Alasterton, when Eileen Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Air and Airs F. Harrington, of Alasterton, was married to William Frederick, eldest son of Air and Airs AV. Wise, Masterton. The

Rev. H. Dyson officiated. Misses Thelma Harrington ami Nellie Wise were brides, maids. The flower girl was Betty French, Air A. E. Bate was best man, and Air Roy Harrington groomsman. The Alisses Ensor, of Alartinborough, are away on a-motor trip to Lake Taupo. Later they intend visiting friends at Ngaruawahia.

Aliss Al. Tyler, of Alartinborough, is in Euntervilte for a few days. Aliss Al’Nally is visiting AVellington. Al’ss Florence Webb is the guest of Airs Lewis, Wanganui.

AVANGANUI. April 24. Air and Airs G. Weekes were visitors at Feilding last week. ■

Air and Airs \A . Faulkner, of Alouut Eden, Auckland, were guests of Air and Airs A. J. A\ eekes. Nelson street, this week.

Air and Airs R. Al. Filth have returned from a trip in the South Island. They leave for Auckland this week, thence for Sydney.

Aliss Joan Al’Lean. of Napier, is ths guest of Aliss J. Currie, Wicksteed street. Aliss Hazel Franklin, of St. John’s Hill, left yesterday for AA’ellington. Mr and Airs Lewis Bassett, St. John’s Hill, spent Easter at New Plymouth. Aliss H. V ine and Aliss Notman are visiting AA’ellington. Air and Airs P. Higginbottom and the Aliases Higginbottom are on a motor and-fishing trip at Lake Taupo. Air and Mrs K. Kirkaldie, of Wellington, were in Wanganui for Easter festivities.

Airs Hean. Aliss AVinnie Hean. Air H. Hean, and Air Hubert Carter motored through to Taupo for a holiday a few days ago. Miss C. Jackson has returned from a trip in the South Island. _ Aliss Nora Alahon, of Palmerston, was ' n town this week for the Gilberd—Al Naught wedding. Miss Coleman, of Havelock North, is a visitor to Wanganui. Mr and Airs Fredrickson, of Dannevirke, were Easter visitors here. Aliss Betty Al’Crae, of Palmerston North, spent Easter with friends in W anganui. Airs N. B. Allen and Airs H. Anderson have returned from Paraparaumu. Aliss Beryl Earle, of Wellington, is the Miss Earle Cowper, Gonville. Aliss Jean Al’lndoe, of Remuera. Auckland. was the guest of Airs C. Patterson for Easter week.

Airs Alaurice Barton is holidaying at Auckland. ‘

Mrs Frank Searle has returned from a brief trip to Auckland.

FEILDING. April 24. Air and Airs Ivan Davidson, of Wanganui. spent’’Easter in Feilding. Mrs Connop. of Wellington, has been Mi’s David Younger, of Cinder Hill.

Alias Peggy Cousins has returned to her home at Colyton after a visit to relatives in Wanganui. Aliss Jean Eliott, of Christchurch, is the guest of Air and Airs Gordon Eliott, of Ranfurly road, Feilding. Aliss i. Broad, of New Plymouth, has been on a short visit to Air and Airs C. B. Broad, of Feilding. Airs A. Reese and Air and Airs Clark, ot Levin, have been the guests of the Misses .Rowe, of Aorangi road. Miss Sylvia Cousins, of Hawera, and Miss Alona Wade, of Christchurch, spent the Easter holiday’s with Airs Cousins, of Colyton.

rrr^l, rs 9° rdon eid and Airs Oswin, of Weningtoii. were Easter visitors to Air and Mrs Arthur Levett, of Ranfurly road, I'eliding. t t, l ?’, Richardson and her son, Air Jack Richardson, of Wellington have on ® Mr R. Northcote, of Waituna West.

Airs G. Cornfoot, of Hamilton, has been the guest of Mrs David Bell, of Strathspey,” Kimbolton road. Mrs C. H. Aloore is spending a brief holiday with her parents. Air and MrS J. Gordon Eliott, of “Ra Roa,” Ranfurly road.

Aliss Holmes, of Spur road, Feilding, accompanied by her sister, Airs C. IL Rhodes, of Wanganui, and nephew, Mr Arthur Brewster, left on to spend a fortnights holiday in land.

~ Clarise Boddy has been spending the Easter holidays with Airs Erie Law= son, of Wellington.

PALMERSTON N., April 25. The beautiful weather drew imrny visitors from Palmerston North and the surrounding district to the Feilding Races on Easter Saturday. Amongst the visitors on the lawn were Mrs R. L. Levirt

jn a dark brown coat trimmed with fox fur and dark brown hat; Mrs G. Goodbchere, brown tweed fur-trimmed coat and brown hat; Mrs J. Graham, black and white suit and black hat; Mrs Putnam, black suit and hat, Mrs Ivan Johnstoii, tweed suit and scarlet hat; Mrs F. Miller (Merton), tweed suit and brown hat and fur; Mrs Stuart-Moray, black coat trimmed with fur, black hat; Mrs Oswin (Wellington), navy tailored coat, navy hat; Mrs H. Cooper, black furtrimmed coat, black hat; Mrs G. Reid (Wellington), wine suit and hat to tone; Mrs F. S. M'Rae, black suit and wine felt hat; Mrs Richardson (Wellington), navy suit and hat; Mrs L. L. Fitzherbert, grey suit; Mrs C. V. Broad, grey suit and black hat; Mrs H. G. Bagnall. : brown suit and hat; Mrs E. Short, black coat and hat; Mrs S. M'Beth, blue tweed suit; Mrs Blackley (New Plymouth), brown suit and brown and fawn hat; Mrs R. Bailey, black coat and hat; Mrs A. Levett, tweed suit with hat to match; Mrs J. Webster, black ensemble; Mrs W. H. Burrell, navy suit and hat; Mrs W. Perry, tweed suit and fawn hat; Mrs Connop (Wellington), brown tweed coat, brown hat; Mrs A. E. Sandford, navy frock and hat; Mrs J. Oldham (Taihape), black suit and hat; Mrs A. Bailey, black frock and hat; Mrs C. Dernier, dark brown suit and hat; Mrs L. Elliott, brown coat and hat; Mrs F. Cameron, grey tweed suit, grey hat; Mrs G. Haggitt, black suit and hat; Miss D. Haggitt, dark red moire, velvet hat to match; Miss E. Lethbridge, grey squirrel coat, grey hat;- Miss C. Fitzherbert. brown tweed coat and hat; Miss M. Sim. navy dress and hat; Miss M. Bailey, brown puit and hat; Miss Chalmers, grey suit and hat; Miss M. Elliott, brown coat and green hat; Miss E. Booth, brown suit and hat; Miss E. Shortall. navy tailored coat, navy bat; Miss F. M'Guire, brown tweed coat; Miss N. Fisher, seal fur coat and navy hat; Miss M. Fitzherbert, wine checked jumper suit, hat to match; Miss M. Bartholomew, blue and fawn jumper suit, hat to match: Miss H. Edsett. brown tailored coat, brown hat; Miss J. Harper, beige frock and hat; Miss P. Helper, brown satin frock, brown felt hat; Miss L. Haybittie (Wellington), black suit and hat; Miss P. Goodbehere. navy suit and hat; Miss B. Dernier, brown fur coat, hat to tone; Miss S, Bailey, black suit and hat; Miss L. Roe, brown tweed suit, brown hat: and piany others. On Easter Monday night the St. Patrick's Tennis Club held a dance in the Empire Hail. The hall was charmingly decorated in the club’s colours —green and white —a novel decoration being a miniature tennis court, all complete, in the centre of the hall. The hostesses were Mrs Leydon, green georgette and lace; Mrs Delaney, black satin frock with black chenille coatee; Mrs O'Connor, black lace; Mrs Ongley, pale blue taffeta;- and Mrs Flood, black lace. Miss Enid Nathan leaves this week from Wellington for a trip to England and the Continent. Miss P. Herman has returned from a visit to Hastings. Mr and Mrs Garth Williams have returned from Taranaki.

Mrs C. Batten, of Wellington, has been staying with Mrs R. Bale. Hon. Nancy A’Court, of England, is the guest of Mr and Mrs L. A. Abraham. Miss Agnes Page, of Wellington, is the guest of Dr and Mrs Stowe. Mrs H. Bateman has returned from Hawke's Bay.

POVERTY BAY, April 22. Mrs C. Laver, of Ngatapa, has left on a trip to England Mr and Mrs L. T. Burnard arc visiting Wanganui. Mr and Mrs J. B. Mac Ewan, of Wellington, will attend the Kerr—Barker wedding, to take place in Gisborne this week. Mr and Mrs W. J. Kerr, of Scotland, will be in Gisborne for the Kerr—Barker wedding. Mr and Mrs Wilfrid Kohn have returned from Australia, and are at present staying with Mr Kohn's mother, Mrs Mirfield.

Mr and Mrs T. G. Morgan, of Wellington. are the guests of Mrs F. T. Morgan at Whataupoko. Miss H. Harcourt, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs R. Barker.

Numbers of entertainments have been tendered to Miss Joy Barker prior to her wedding to Mr Nevin Kerr, of Scotland. which takes place this week. This week’s hostesses were Mrs M. L. Holden and Miss J. Graham. Those who attended the bridge luncheon given by Mrs Holden were Mesdames T. Holden, L. Miles, S. Reeves, H. Angell, de Lautour, W. A. Bowie, and V. Savage, and Misses Muriel Barker, A. Barker, P. Barker, Maude - Barker. Hegarty (2), S. Todd (Dunedin), N. Pittar, Macaulay, P. Seymour, Matthews (2), Broadhurst, N. Maelaurin, and J. Barker. At the afternoon given for Miss J. Barker by Miss J. Graham tennis and bridge were indulged in with zest, and a jolly time was spent by all attending. Miss Moira Piria gave a very enjoyable tea to several young folk, when competitions proved most popular. The winners were Misses Jean Bassett. Grace Smith, and M. Roddick. Miss Joan Hill

charmingly rendered vocal items, and Misses Nancy Leslie and Molly Scarfe contributed much-appreciated pianoforte selections. Those present included Misses Y. and J. Bain, S. M'Leod. J. Bassett, R. Sexton. T. and J. Hill, N. Gray. M. Roddick, A. Sherriff, G. Smith, M. Scarfe, M. and H. Pirie, N. Leslie, and J. Shaw, and Mesdames Shaw. Pirie. and Hill. The engagement is announced of Tui, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs E. Swinnerton, of Gisborne, to William C. Scott, son of Mr and Mrs C. H. Scott, of Wellington. Mrs H. B. Williams and Miss A. Anderson, who have been touring through the East, have arrived in England.

Mr and Mrs W. Robson and Mrs Jamieson . intend to sail by the Aorangi for America on May 6. A quiet and pretty evening wedding was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church, Gisborne when Tui, elder daughter of Mrs and the late Mr H. E. Hill, of Gisborne, was married to Colin Campbell, second son of Mr and Mrs A. Shaw, of Kaiti, Gisborne, by Canon H. Packe. The bride, who was given away by her mother, wore a pretty frock of pink and white floral ninon de soie with full circular skirt falling to peaks at the ankles, and a coatee frilled round the edges. Her hat was of pink felt touched with blue, and she carried a prayer book. Miss Joan Hill (bride’s sister) was bridesmaid, and wore honey-coloured georgette and a felt hat to match. Mrs Hill was attired in black silk mylesta and a hat to match. Mrs Shaw wore black crepe de chine and a black velour hat. and Miss D. Hill (bride’s aunt) black georgette and hat en suite. Mr C. Horne was best man.

HAWKE’S. BAY, April 26. The annual Hawke’s Bay tennis tournament, held at Napier during Easter, was very successful from a tennis and social point of view. There were visitors from all parts of the North Island, and very interesting games were played. Amongst those present were Mesdames Lockie, Brown (Hastings), Sproule. Adams, Melody (Wellington), Richardson (Wanganui), Myers (Wanganui), Shortt (Wellington), Cotterill (Hastings), -J, Lowry (Okawa), Stratton (Hastings), Bradley, Bagley. Mawson, Milburn. Rutherford (Feilding). Simpson, Newton, Fussell, Thompson. S. Twigg. I. M’Kinnon (Glengarry). Averill (Havelock North)', Cane, Lopdell. F. Williams, Kibblewhite (Waipawa), W. Maitland (Masterton). M'Caskill, Tonkin, Sandtmann, and Baker (Hastings). and Misses R. Pharazyn (Hastings), Scannell (Hastings). Goring-Johnston, M'Caskill, E. Lopdell. F. Weber. C. Guthrie. M. Newton, Rutherford (Feilding), Kelly, B. Bradley, Tuke, Waller, G. Williams, J. Boland, Simpson. Steed, G. Russell. Triggs, M. Edgar, J. Swaneegar. M'Mullan (Hastings,), S. Moore, Hogg (Waipawa), Tennant, I. Ormond, Donnelley (Hastings). Preedy, Ritchie (Havelock North), V. Clark. N. Stewart. Hume, Hayden, Norman, Goldsmith, Lowes, N. Heathe, Rhodes, and Budd.

Mrs. J. Shand and Mrs T. Cunningham were joint hostesses at a bridge afternoon held at Mrs Cunningham’s residence at Hastings. Among those present were Mesdames Budd. G. M’Leod, Jordon, H. Stratton, O’Meara, J. A. Miller. F. M'Leod. Shepherd, W. Taylor, H. Bishop. G. Thompson. Foote (Havelock North), Cumming, and Jordon, Miss Evans, and others.

Mr and Mrs Rutherford and Miss Rutherford, of Feilding were staying at the Masonic Hotel, Napier, during Easter. Mrs G. M'Leod, of Hastings, has returned from a visit to Auckland. Mr and Mrs H. J. Reynolds, of Waipawa, were visitors to Rotorua and Taupo. Mr and Mrs J. O’Shea, of Wellington, were visitors to Hawke’s Bay. . M)'s Balcombe Brown, of Wellington, is visiting Napier. Mr and Mrs J. F. Studholme, of Canterbury, are the guests of Miss Elsie Williams, of Frimley. Hastings. Mrs Pasley, of Wellington, is the guest of her sister. Mrs Waterworth. Hastings. Miss P. White, of Porangahau, is on a visit to the South Island. Mrs Wellwood, of Dannevirke, is the guest of Miss Ballingall, of Wanganui. Mr and Mrs E. Gifford, of Hastings, motored to Auckland during the holidays. Miss J. Landels, of Hastings, spent the holidays at Taupo. Mr and Mrs W. S. Gilbert, of Dannevirke, are viators to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Symes, of Richmond Park, Hastings, are in Auckland for race week. Mr and Mrs R. Stead, ot Napier, spent Easter at Taupo. „ T M rs . D - Canning and Miss Canning, of Waipukurau, were recent visitors to A a pier.

Mrs Coleman, of Havelock North, is a visitor to Wanganui. Miss Hope Bernau, of Napier, is spending Easter at Taupo. Miss P. Nairn, of Hastings, is the guest of Mrs J. H. Watherston, of Christchurch. Miss Margaret Sim. of Palmerston North was a recent visitor to Hawke’s Bay.

Dr and Mrs Braiisgrove, who have spent Easter in Napier, returned to Palmerston North.

Mrs W. Harrison, of Hastings, is visiting Wanganui. Mrs H. Douglas, of Napier, spent Easter at Taupo. Mr and Mrs Common, of Hastings, were visitors to Auckland.

AUCKLAND, April 24. There were large attendances at Ellerslie on both days of the Auckland Racing Club’s meeting, and the weather being warm with bright sunshine, many smartlycut tailor suits were worn as well as the new model frocks. In some cases coloured shoes were worn to match, and were particularly attractive. Amongst visitors from other parts were Mrs G. S. Venner (London, who has been making a tour of the Dominion) ; Mrs Armstrong (also of England); Mrs W. H. Reid (Wellington) ; Mrs A M'Caw (Invercargill) ; Mrs H. Bayly (Hawke’s Bay); Mrs Colson (New Plymouth): Mrs M Quail (Sydney); Mrs Healey (Sydney); Miss Mary Gillies (Hamilton); Mrs R. A. Hosking (Whangarei); Miss Ina Robertson (Canterbury); Miss Peggy M'Caw (Invercargill); Mrs Currie (Wanganui): Mrs E. Davidson (Canterbury, who is staying with her sister, Mrs Pat. Hanna, at Remuera) ; Mrs Athol Murison (Wellington); Miss Noble (Wellington), and many others.

Mrs Cracroft-Wilson and Miss CracroftWilson, of Christchurch, have taken a furnished house at Takapuna for a period. Mrs Arthur Friedlander. Gladstone road. Parnell, has left on a visit to relatives .in Dunedin.

The Misses M. and V. Jackson. Barwood crescent. Remuera. have returned from a visit to England and the Continent. Mr and Mrs Cruickshank. of Dunedin, are visitors to Auckland, and are staying at Beach House. Takapuna. Lady Myers, of Wellington, is staying at the Grand Hotel.

The lawn tennis championships in connection with the New Zealand Universities’ annual tournament have been taking place during the past few days, and the attendance at Carlaw Park to watch the different matches has been very considerable each day. An excursion down the harbour is to take place as a wind-up to the many pleasant entertainments that have been preferred the visitors to the tournament during their stay in Auckland. Lady Sidey. who arrived from Wellington with Sir Thomas Sidey to attend the annual conference of the New Zealand Law Society, has returned to the south. Mrs Lumley Frank, who has been staying with her mother. Mrs Alfred Nathan, in Princes street, for the past few months, is returning to London by the s.s. Rangitiki at the end of the week.

. f , WAIKATO. April 24. A inrewell morning tea was given for Miss Mary Beale, prior to her departure for Sydney, at the home of Mrs G. S. Crimp. Hamilton, on Wednesday. Those present were Mrs A. Beale. Airs M. M. Hockin Mrs R. D. M'Farland. Mrs F. Beeham, Mrs Wynne Gray. Mrs Lance Tompkins, Miss R. Brewis. Miss Wvnne Gray. T lrs H ' Hammond. Mrs Roy Kemp, Mrs Lance Tompkins. Miss R. Brewis, Miss Myim Manning. Miss A. Swales, Miss C. Hunter, and Miss Vai Watts. A garden party in honour of Miss Swayne, was given in Cambridge, by Mrs J. Cox, of French Pass. Clock golf and golt croquet were played on the lawn. Airs Cox wore a primrose jersey silk suit, those present were Mesdames C. B. Cox, R. Cox R. Wilson, Souter, R. Swavne. R. Batchelor. B. Couper. J. Peake, W. S. Williams, S. Lewis, and Rush; Misses Swayne. Cox, J. Couper, Souter, Christophers, D. Cpx and 0. Christophers, and Messrs E. B. Cox. R. Wilson, J. Peake, and J. Cox. A jolly evening was given by Mr R. Townsend, to welcome home the polo team, which won the Saville Cup at Feildina. The winning team, Messrs W. Phillips, E. Brown, L. Chitty, and R. Townsend were toasted with musical honours. Those present were Mr and Mrs R. Townsend. Mr and Mrs T. Ranstead. Mr and Mrs Vere Chitty. Mr and Mrs P. Clarkin. Mr and Mrs Collins, Mr and Mrs W. Ranstead, Mr and Mrs A. Johns, Mr and Mrs G. Hinton, Mr and Mrs W. Phillips. Mr and Mrs Soppett, Mr and Mrs P. Shine, Mr and Mrs T. Harper, Mesdames Peake, Brinkworth. Messrs G, Ranstead, J. Hague, J. Shaw, C. Clarkin, R. Ranstead, Chitty, N. Brown, Wynn Brown. E. Hague J. Shaw. C. Clarkin. R. Ranstead. E. Quill, and W. Hastie, and Misses Townsend (4). Torpy, Brown, Shaw, Evans, Bennett, Shine, Trubshaw, and T. Shaw.

A tennis party was thoroughly enjoyed by a number of young people at the home of Mrs Short, Cambridge, on Wednesday. The guest of honour was Miss Helen Crowther, whose marriage takes place at an early date. The doubles were won by Miss Joan Veale and Miss Betty Crowther. Those present were Mrs Short. Mrs H. Crowther. Misses Collis. J. Priestly, N. Butler. N. Armstrong, J. Thompson, H. Bear, E. Sheet. M. Souter, J. Clemow, R. Souter. A. Nelson, J. Couper, I. Garland, and M. Short.