TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3994, 30 September 1930, Page 57

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, September 29. Mrs R. Hudson has returned from a visit to Temuka.

Miss Aline Stronach returned to Shag Valley on Thursday.

Miss Constance Williams left on Saturday for Hawke’s Bay.

Mr and Mrs Moore, of Timaru, are spending a few days in Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs A. J. Ensor, of Timaru, visited Dunedin during the week.

Dr and Mrs J. D. Hunter are in Christchurch.

Miss Norah Gilkison has returned to Nelson.

Mrs A. S. Herbert, of Kelso, spent a few days in town during last week.

Miss Joan Reid, after a short visit to town, returned to Burnside on Friday:

Mrs Harold Barker, of Christchurch, js spending a short time in Dunedin.

Mrs Arthur Wilson, of Christchurch, is visiting Dunedin.

Miss Beth Saunders, of St. Clair, has returned from Australia.

Mr and Mrs T. C. Coull are staying in Timaru.

Mr and Mrs P. R. Sargood returned from a delightful trip to England last Saturday.

Lady Ferguson was the guest of honour of the Council of the Free Kindergarten at morning tea last Tuesday.

Mrs R. Ewing gave a delightful tea at her residence, High street, in honour of Mrs C. Bowker, of Timaru.

Mrs Howard Reid, of Wellington, is staying with her daughter, Mrs B. E. Stott, of Maori Hill.

Miss F. Shand left on Saturday for Wellington to stay with her sister, Mrs A. Monro.

Mrs Leslie Wilson and Miss Eileen Moody are at present staying at the Chateau Tongariro, National Park.

Dr and Mrs C. E. North, wdio were at Kong Cheun Hospital, China, returned to Dunedin on Wednesday.

Dr and Mrs P. Fennelly have left Dunedin to live in Auckland. They went north by express on Saturday morning.

The engagement is announced of Norah, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs D. Phillips, of “Linthorpe,” Royal terrace, and Orwell, younger tson of Mr and Mrs Edward Michaelis, of Melbourne.

The British Trade Commissioner in New Zealand, Mr L. A. Paish, and Mrs Paish left for Wellington by Thursdays express.

Mr and Mrs W. R. Hayward and Miss Vera Hayward returned on Wednesday from their travels, which included England, Scotland, and the Continent, returning via Suez.

Mrs Gordon Vaughan, who has been staying with her father, Mr Peter Barr, of Montpellier street, left with her little son on her return journey for Sydney last Thursday,

Lady Ferguson (president of the Otago Women’s Club) and the committee were hostesses at a morning tea on Wednesday, when Mrs L, A. Paish was the guest of honour. Present were Mesdames M. C. Begg. Robert Gilkison, A. Melville, J. R. Blues. T. C. Roas, R. Hudson, and Wake-field-Holmes, and Misses Williams and Ross.

On Wednesday Mrs J. Dunlop, of Clyde street invited a number of friends to afternoon tea to meet Miss Macdonald, directress of the Kelsey-Yaralla Kindergarten, who has recently returned from America, where she went to gain greater knowledge in the work. Tea and chatting to friends were much enjoyed, with intervals of delightful music. Present were Lady Allen, Mesdames D. Phillips, Iverach, J. Shand, J. A. Hanan, Moore, J. C. Stephens, G. Black, and Every, and Misses Dutton, Alves, K. Glendining, and Hetherington.

At Columba College on Friday afternoon an “ at home ” was given, the occasion being to allow parents of pupils the opportunity of meeting the new principal. Miss Grace MTntosh, who was introduced by the matron, Miss Stobo. Also present were Mesdames W. Hewitson, R.

Ewing, and J, Cairney. The guests were received in the drawing room, which looked charming with lovely spring flowers. Delicious afternoon tea was served in the dining hall, the tables being artistically arranged with daffodils.

A very enjoyable evening was given by “ Every Girl’s Club ” at the Y.W.C.A., when songs were delightfully rendered by Mrs Eric Millar and Miss Whitson, with Mrs Mason as accompanist. An amusing little play, in which Mrs Scoular, Mrs E. Millar, and Misses Brickell and D. Scoular took part, was thoroughly enjoyed, also old-fashioned dances by club members, and competitions and games arranged by Mias Burt. A very successful 'evening was brought to a close by a dainty supper.

At the Hudson Free Kindergarten last week visitors were welcomed and entertained by members of the council. After an inspection, which gave much pleasure, they were entertained at morning tea. On Thursday the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs R. S. Black), Lady Allen, Professor Strong, Mesdames J. M. Ritchie, J. A. Johnstone, Richard Hudson, Batham, E. H. Williams, C. M. Greenslade, H. D. Brewer, Benson, S. M. Park, Chrystall, J. C. Stephens, F. H. Carr, J, A. Sim, J. C. M’George, Le Cren (Timaru), J. A. Hanan, A. Fels. A. C. Stephens, and G. Henderson, and Misses M’Gawn (Timaru), R. Allen, Cox, H. Williams, B. Williams, Dutton, K. Greenslade were entertained. Mrs D. Phillips was hostess for the occasion.

The Otago Rugby Football Union’s jubilee has been .well celebrated during last week in many forms. A smoke concert. a ball, a sports meeting, a football match, and a church parade on Sunday afternoon were the week’s events. The Otago Rugby Football Union’s jubilee ball on Thursday evening in the Pioneers’ Hall was a most successful function. The two rooms used for dancing were beautifully decorated, the union’s colour of blue being prominently used. The lights were shaded with streamers of red, white, and blue. A band of excellent musicians played delightfully, introducing a number of wellknown old airs, reviving many happy memories in the minds of the older members of the community. The programme was varied by both old and new dances, which suited all ages. Supper was served in the Early Settlers’ Hall, the tables being arranged with lovely spring flowers and a gaily-coloured balloon attached to each chair. The bright colours made a very pretty effect. The spacious' room allowed everyone to be seated at the same time for supper. The ball was opened with a grand march, led by Mr Harris (president of the Otago Rugby Union) and Mrs Harris, the latter wearing a black ring velvet frock. At the conclusion of the grand march a flashlight photograph was taken. Present were the Mayor and Mayoress, Mr R. S. Black and Mrs Black, wearing black with red and gold; Mr Donald Stuart and Mrs Stuart, black satin and lace; Mr George Nelson and Mrs Nelson, black; Mr Cavanagh and Mrs Cavanagh, beige lace and georgette; Mr D. Jolly and Mrs Jolly, blue and fawn chenille velvet; Mr E. S. Wilson and Mrs Wilson, black and silver .lace; Mr I. Grant and Mrs Grant, blue lace; Mr St. J. J. Dunne (Christchurch) and Mrs Dunne, black lace; Mr A. Munro and Mrs Munro, white georgette; Mr J. Mitchell and Mrs Mitchell, black georgette/ Dr E. R. Harty and Mrs Harty, floral ninon; Dr Perry and Mrs Perry, gold lace; Mr Percy Priest and Mi's Priest, black lace with a fuchsia crepe de chine shawl; Mr T. Irvine and Mrs Iryine, black satin; Mrs Donnelly, rose beige lace; Misses E. Hanlon, beige georgette; Hudson, eau de nil ring velvet; Cavanagh, figured georgette; P. Bain, oyster-grey erep e de chine; J. Dr eaver, black and pink frock; and L. Barnett, white satin and net; Messrs R. W. Brown (Christchurch) E. Bagley, D. Lindsay, M’Clymont, Styche, Campbell, J. R. Burt, Robinson (Southland),.. M’Phail (Canterbury), and Bennett, and Major King (Wellington).

The successful culmination of three weeks’ strenuous activity on the part of the chairman, Mr A. G. Neill, the secretary, Mr J. H. M’Keefry, and members of the committee—Messrs J. P. Ward, W. Brookes, and J. Mooney—Mrs G. M. Baker and her secretary. Dr Dorothy M’Keefry, the Charity Ball organised in aid of the funds of the St. Vincent de Paul Society took place at the Town Hall last Tuesday evening. From 6.30 p.m. hundreds of people were to be seen congregated outside the main entrance to the Hall, and as 7.30 p.m. approached some 2000 spectators, who had come to view the proceedings from the galleries, were allowed to enter. At 7.45 pan. those taking part in the ball began to arrive, and a steady stream of dancers continued till 9 p.m., when the doors were closed, the grand total of 800 dancers then being present. The decorations were in keeping with the stately edifice, streamers in emerald and lemon tones veiling and outlining the edges of the galleries, while the front of. the stage was massed with foliage and tall palms, where Dr Brodie, Bishop of

Christchurch, stood a picturesque figure in a soutane and ferainola of episcopal purple, carrying a biretta in the same tone. He was supported by Monsignor Delaney, Dr Charles Greenslade, Dr C. Burns, Messrs H. K. Poppelwell, J. B. Callan, T. Casserly, and J. H. A. M’Keefry,- and Mesdames G. M. Baker and J. B. Callan, matrons of honour, to whom the debutantes were presented by the chairman, Mr A. G. Neill, afterwards taking their places in the choir stalls. The ceremony of presentation to the Bishop was carried out with charming simplicity, each debutante on being presented, curtseying and kissing the ring of the bishop. Following this ceremony, exquisite bouquets were presented by the chairman to Mrs Baker and Mrs Callan. The Concert Chamber was used as a supper room and was a revelation in beautiful and artistic decorative effect. Against a background of rose plush curtains, tall palms, and feathery fern mingled delightfully with golden narcissi arranged in the centre of the stage in an immense high ornamental basket, while in the chamber itself thousands of spring blooms in crystal vases rqyred their heads alcove tables sparkling with silver and crystal dishes and delectable dainties arrayed on snowj’ napery. Gas-filled balloons rioted in a rich blaze of colour in mid-air, and serving maids tripped about in dainty silk frocks, aproned and capped in emerald green. Over 100 helpers, including six chefs from leading city hotels, gave invaluable service in the kitchen. Mrs Baker was attired in a distinctive long gown of silver lace and black georgette, over which was worn a lace coatee trimmed with a high collar of silver lame; Mrs Callan’s gown of lido blue georgette, heavily beaded, was cut on simple lines, the skirt falling in soft folds of handkerchief cut to the ankles. The chaperons, who were esconced in an alcove fitted out as a miniature drawing room, were Mrs A. J. Hall, black ankle-length gown of black lace and georgette, with shoulder spray of nasturtiums; Mrs Kenneth Ross, black georgette and crystal; Mrs T. Casserly. rose georgette, design in sequins under a tulle over-dress; Mrs L. F. M’Cormack, black

lace and georgette; Mrs W. R. Rodgerson, black georgette; Mrs J. F. Mooney, lavender georgette with dipping hem at back, black and silver bridge coat; Mrs A. F. Quelch, black georgette over beige georgette, coatee to tone. The debutantes, who each carried posies, were Miss Vera Quelch, ivory georgette with lace insets; Miss Rona Quelch, shell pink georgette with French basque effect; Miss Muriel Hart, gold moire velvet and tulle; Miss Veronica Vallis, ankle-length ivory crepe de chine, relieved with scarlet; Miss Rose Vallis, cream lace and satin; Miss Mary M’Cormack, early Victorian frock of pink tulle; Miss Nan Rodgerson, ivory georgette, the tight-fitting bodice finished with Brussels lace; fyliss Monica Francis, cream embossed georgette, the bodice tight-fitting with a cape, the flared skirt drooping to ankle length at sides; Miss Helen Smith, ivory moire taffeta, the skirt cut in godets; Miss Eileen Harridge, shell pink georgette; Miss Mary M’Bride, white georgette with silver lace, coatee of lace; Miss Mary Mooney, pink georgette; Miss Sheila Campbell, shell pink georgette and satin; Miss Kathleen Curran, ivory lace over georgette, with deep cape collar; Miss Dorothy Rodgers, ivory georgette; Miss Constance Leonard, buttercup yellow georgette and lace; Miss Ella Meikle, eau de nil green taffeta; Miss May Herlihy, lavender satin with silver lace; Miss Eileen Herlihy, opal green georgette and lace; Miss Eileen Doogue, white satin and georgette; Miss Maureen Metzger, ivory georgette and silver lace; Miss Doreen O’Sullivan, opal green georgette and chenille; Miss Winnie Byrne, white sleeveless georgette, featuring a long hip line, wit! cape collar edged with tiny pink and blue rosebuds; Miss Katharine Sligo, white lace, with shoulder cape; Miss Mamie Maxwell, ivory satin beaute; Miss Mollj Duncan, a closely-fitting gown of primrose moire velvet; Miss Eunice Wilson, a simpb cut frock of ivory satin, the trimming con sisting of ivory satin hand-made rose: appliqued on georgette insertion, whicl dipped gracefully to a peak on the slightly uneven hemline; Miss Mary Ryall, aprico satin and silver lace, the skirt of whicl was frilled to the waist, the bodice tight fitting with small puff sleeves; Mis; Catherine Carty, lemon georgette and lace Miss Ann Carty, white georgette, witl spray in pink; Miss May Allen, turquoisi

crepe de chine and gold lace; Miss Lulu Walsh, white georgette and lace, over white celanese and finished with silver buckle; Miss Lex O’Connell, pale pink georgette and silver lace; Miss Elvia Stewart, cream georgette relieved with apricot; Miss Kathleen Callaghan, powder blue georgette; Miss Mary Hagan, pink satin and georgette; Miss Eneid O’Dowd, shell pink lace; Miss Imelda A. Tylee, shell pink chenille and georgette: Miss Kathleen M. Kerr (Gore), a fitting bodice of white erepe de chine ; with a fichu of tulle, the ankle-length ; skirt of organdie with tulle ornamented ■ sprays of forget-me-nots and rosebuds, and : finished at the waist with white satin • streamers; Miss Betty Cornish, ivory georl gette with tulle frills; Miss Leslie Comer, > ivory georgette and silver lace over parchment satin'; Miss Winnie Comer, I white georgette and silver lace . over i 1 parchment '-satin; Miss Rose Dolan, grace-

ful gown of ivory georgette, with insets of radium.lace; Miss Thelma Elliott, frock of pale pink chiffon taffeta, the skirt of which was flared and trimmed with lace insets; Miss Theresa Harridge green georgette; Miss Maureen Carroll, ivory radium lace, relieved with lacquer red; Miss Patricia Toomey, pale pink georgette with a flared, skirt falling gracefully to the ankles at one side and finishing with diamante trimming. Among those present were the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs R. S. Black). Mrs Black was attired in a distinctive gown of black satin and red lacquer lame; Mrs G. Dawson, embossed floral georgette, coatee to match; Mrs Hugh Speight, ivory georgette trimmed with green diamante; Mrs Charles Greenslade, black chenille georgette inlet with an embossed panel of rose georgette, beads and slippers of rose; Mrs E. Lee, black georgette; Mrs Erie Spain, crushed strawberry georgette; Mrs H. Hart, black lace and georgette; Mrs Norman Speight, black chenille and georgette, relieved with jade, jade necklace and slippers; Mrs E. R. Harty, black and floral georgete; Dr Dorothy M’Keefry, black georgette and lace, black chenille bridge coat; Mrs Van Payne, black lace and georgette frock under a silver lame bridge coat; Mrs Gerald Shiel, black and silver; Mrs Gratton Shiel, black georgette; Mrs J. Richardson, black georgette, silver lame coatee; Mrs J. Sim, grass green georgette; Mrs S. Duncan (Port Chalmers), black georgette; Mrs H. L. Gallien, black chenille; Mrs John Noonan, French model ankle-length gown of shell pink taffeta, inlet with cafe au lait Valenciennes insertion and lace; Mrs Nat Dawson, jet georgette; Mrs C. Cornish, black georgette; Mrs T. Cartwright, black georgette; Mrs M’Veigh, black chenille georgette, bridge coat to tone; Mrs P. M’Guire, black celanese; Mrs Julius Dunne, navy crepe de chine; Mrs A. Blaney, black georgette; Mrs W. Coughlan, jet georgette; Mrs Beaumont, black crepe de chine; Mrs J. J. Wilson, royal blue lace; Mrs J. Metcalfe, black georgette; Mrs R. Marshall, black radium lace and georgette; Mrs J. Warnoch, lacquer red georgette; Madame Reggiardo, pink georgette trimmed with diamante; Mrs Douglas Barton, sea green georgette; Mrs George Barton, black georgette, black sequin coatee; Mrs R. W. Brickell, black georgette: Mrs W. Thomson, black lace, gold tissue coatee; Mrs E. Smith, navy blue georgette;

Mrs Sydney Angel, dahlia lace; Mrs J. Anderson, black beaded model frock, coatee of embossed georgette; Miss Kathleen Greenslade, ankle-length gown of ivory lace; Miss Zeta Hart, oyster ring velvet, floral design; Miss Muriel Laffey, brick taffeta; Miss Tipping. royal blue georgette; Miss Millicent Pullar, daffodil yellow taffeta and fish-net anklelength frock; Miss Wyman, primrose georgette; Miss E. Robinson, black taffeta bodice, fish-net ankle-length skirt; Miss E. Barry, love-in-a-mist blue geo’’ gette; Miss Doris Cardno, sea green georgette; Miss Vera Harty, midnight blue georgette; Miss E. Harrison, powder blue taffeta: Miss A. Cogill, black taffeta and lace; Miss M. Aitkinson, floral georgette in autumn tints; Miss R. Fitzpatrick. pillar-box red georgette; Miss R. MacGregor, violet net and floral lame; Miss H. Ross, parme georgette and jade bridge coat; Miss Mollie Francis, old gold ring velvet: Miss Duckworth, black lace; Miss Marquerite Rogers, sap green georgette and gold lace, chenille bridge coat; Misg Margaret Rodgers, black lace trimmed with diamante; Miss E. Delahunty, ivory chenille georgette; Miss Kath leen Ford, floral ninon; Miss Lily Beard, cherry georgette; Miss E. Guggon. black georgette; Miss Gwen Wilson, sunset georgette; Miss E. Heeley, black supple satin; Miss E. Lawrence, dull black satin; Miss Dunsford, royal blue crepe de chine: Miss Marshall, burgundy georgette and lace; Miss B. Gallien, opal green georgette; Miss Emily Tilbury, turquoise georgette; Miss Nancy Blaney, sap green taffeta; Miss E. Collett, tomato crepe de chine; Miss K. Marshall, flame georgette; Miss K. M’Tigue. kingfisher blue embossed crepe de chine; Miss V. Dunne, gold tissue; Miss E. Usherwood, bottle green fish net, shoulder garniture of marigolds and coatee to match; Miss V. Crosbie, claret georgette; Miss M. Puechegud black georgette; Miss D. Roach, pink floral georgette; Miss P. Bain, amber taffeta; Miss E. Matheson, primrose yellow taffeta; Miss Lenore Mee, apple-green taffeta trimmed with silver lace; Miss V. Nichol, mist blue brocade; Miss S. Hardy, frilled shell-pink taffeta; Miss Mavis Barton, shell-pink georgette; Miss Frapwell, pink georgette; Miss Emanuel, floral velvet; Miss B. Campbell, floral georgette; Miss Violet Delahunty, ivory georgette; Miss Zeta Dawson, black georgette under a black and silver bridge coat; Miss Ruahina Dawson, wine georgette; Miss Eileen Tipping, flame’ anklelength ring vol vet; Miss Clare Dillon, silver lame; Miss Doreen Sheehy, geranium georgette; Miss Norah White, black taffeta: Miss Hilda Dillon, flame velvet; Miss E. Atkinson, floral taffeta; Mies Healey, black georgette; Mies Thomas, rose georgette and floral tinsel; Miss Jones, ciel floral taffeta: Miss Connie Rodgers, black .georgette; Miss A. Ryan,

eau de nil silk net; Mies P. Ryan, opal blue georgette; Miss N. Clark, marine blue crepe de chine; Miss Doris Nees, shell pink georgette; Miss Kathleen Nees, larkspur blue georgette; Miss Doris Roche, powder blue georgette; Miss Stella Thomas, flame lace; Miss Joyce Pringle, geranium georgette; Miss Margaret Fulton, dahlia red georgette; Messrs A. G. Neill, J B. Callan, J. H. A. M’Keefry, W. F. Sligo, jun., F. Carter, J. Kilmartin, Hackett. Van Payne, F. Baker, J. O’Neill, G. Barton, Sagar, L. F. M’Cormack, R. Marshall, W. Coughlan, M. J. Hade, A. F. Quelch, H. Poppelwell, J. Dunne. W. M’Kechnie, F. Mangus, Bain, Usherwood, P. Roach, M. Nichol, V. M’Kenzie, C. Chilcott, B. and H. Gallien, R. Usherwood, B. Irvine, D. Poole, J. Richardson. F. and D. Fogarty, B. Irvine, R. Marshall, T. Hefferan. Douglas Barton, J. White. Hobbs, W. Thomson, F. Lincoln (Auckland). Ferens, Burke, Greenslade, Wilson, E. Spain. H. Hart, Hugh Speight, G. Dawson, Hill, E. Lee, Dr E. R. Harty, Dr Charles Greenslade, Dr C. Burne, Dr Norman Speight, Captain S. Duncan, Dr Morkane. Mons. Paul Saldaigne, Signor Stella, the Rev. Father Tylee, the Rev. Father P. Halley and the Rev. Father M'Mahon.

INVERCARGILL, September 27. Mrs E. W. Howorth, Duke street, returned from Roxburgh on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Gordon Charter.?, of Wendonside, motored home on Monday. Miss Mollie Burt, Northend, has returned from Dunedin.

Miss Estelle Field, who has been appointed matron of the Dr Doris Gordon Hospital, Stratford, is the guest of her sister, Mrs R. D. Newth, Louisa street. Mis Hilda Brookesmith, Dalrymple road, was the guest of Mrs Abercrombie, of Riverton, last week end. Miss Margaret Gilkison, Alice street, was hostess at bridge on Friday evening.

Miss Jocelyn Dunlop returned to Dunedin by Sunday evening’s express. Mrs T. F. Macdonald, Grey street, returned from Dunedin on Wednesday. Mrs John Moffett returned to Dunedin on Saturday. Mrs A. T. M’Caw, of Hakataramea, is the guest of Mrs C. J. Brodrick, Wellesley.

Mrs H. G. Brass, Herbert street, returned from Auckland ou Thursday. Miss Helen Dallas, of Balclutha, who was the guest of Mi<?s Jessie Copeland, Otatara, lias returned home. Dr and Mrs Anderson, formerly of Dunedin, have taken up residence in Don street, where Dr Anderson has taken over the practice of the late Mr W. Bell. Mrs Bell left on Friday for Christchurch, on her way to Auckland, whence she will sail in a few months’ time for England, her future home.

Guests at the Grand during the week included Dr and Mrs Anderson, Mr and Mrs W. F. Edmond, Mr, Mrs and Miss Fredrick (Dunedin), and Mr and Mrs W. Andrew (Christchurch). Mrs R. D. Newth was hostess at afternoon tea at her home in Louisa street on Thursday, in honour of her guest, Miss Estelle Field, of Timaru, and Mrs A. T. M’Caw, of Hakataramea. A guessing competition held during the afternoon was won by Mies L. F. Watson. In addition to the guests of honour, others present wer e Mesdames F. G. Hall-Jones, B. W. Hewat, G. St. V. Keddell, J. Chilwell, A. B. Moffett, and H. J. Macalister, and Misses L. F. Watson, Tucker, and Brodrick. Other hostesses for Mrs M’Caw and Miss Field included Mrs C. J. Brodrick, Mrs A. T. M’Caw. and Miss Brodrick. Misses Mona Muir, Rona Todd, Maisie Cardno, Babette Jennings, Phyllis Taylor, Dorothy Strang, Anita Tapley, Marion Royds, Mona Basstian, Alison Gilkison, and Leta Robertson acted as mannequins in the parades held in the Mary Elizabeth on Thursday and Friday afternoons in aid of the Plunket Society. Miss Daphne Smith was hostess at a dance at ” Shirley,”’ the residence of her parents, Mr and Mrs J. W. Smith, last Friday evening, in aid of the Old Girls’ stall at St. John’s school bazaar, which as a result will benefit to the extent of f 6. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs W. M. Sutherland. Mr and Mrs F. C. Rowley, Mesdames G. I. Mqffett, and John Moffett (Dunedin), Misses Rowley, May Goodman, Mary Webb, Mary Strang, Prue Smith, Mina Annan, Audrey Abbey-Jones, Marian Royds, Erin Moffett, Phyllis Shand, Helen Sale, Julia Snow, Lilian Kennedy (Otautau), Isohel Provan, Olive Holloway, Thelma Mac Ewan, Phyllis and Olga Drewe, Phyllis Taylor, Molly Girdler, Sheila Rankin, and Beatrice and Lou Lawrence, and Messrs G. Gilmour, A. H. Oughton, A. Wilson, A. Provan, R. Piper, A. M’Curdy, K. Broad, J. Hamilton, G. Todd, C. Cassels, C. Prain, H. Watson, G. Waldron. P. Gilchrist, W. Bews, R. Strang, G. Reed. B. Bailey, N. Mitchell. N. Wilson, A. Smillie, E. Nicol, E. Rout, and J. Dundas. •

At the W'ell-attended open evefiing of the Music Circle of the Southland Women’s Club on Friday the following programme was given:—Pianoforte duet, “ Rosamunde” (Schubert), Misses May and Eileen O’Byrne; song, “ In Questa Tomba Oscura ” (Beethoven). Miss M. Jopp; orchestral selection*’, *’ Shepherd’s Dance,” from Henry VIII dances, by Edward German, “ Demand et Response,’’ an 4

” Petite Suite de Concert,” by Coleridge Taylor; pianoforte solo, “ First Movement Appassionata Sonata” (Beethoven), Mrs C. R. S. Barrett; recitation, Miss I. Oran; glees, “ The Snow ” and “ Fly, Singing Bird, Fly,” Mesdames B. W. Hewat, J Johnston. A. Derbie, C. C. Munnings, and Miares Crofts, H. Brookesmith, and Mr Millar; Concerto for Two Pianos (Mendelssohn), Mesdames C. R. S. Barrett and ■A- E ' H. Bath; song, “A Birthday” (Cowen), A Garden -is a Lovesome Thing” (Theresa del Reigo), Mrs E. K. Mills; orchestral selection, .“ A. La Minuet” (Herman Finck), “Norwegian Melody” (Ole Bull); chorale, “La Carita (Rossini); club members (soloist, Mrs J. D. Campbell). Those .playing in w le i?rw.?!' ra ’ under the leadership of Mr W. W. Millar, were Mesdames R. G. Alington, M Clymont, Misses Brokenshire; L. Htmten M. Crofts, and W. Lea. Mrs A - hl. H. Bath played the accompaniments. Mrs F. D. Morrah, chair-woman of .the circle, was hosrtess, and welcomed ' the guests.

, _ OAMARU, September 27. Mrs Jock Reid, of Christchurch, -who has been staying with Mrs J. F. Reid, Burnside, has returned to Christchurch. : Mrs T. Wright has returned from spending a few weeks in the country. . Mrs Charles Nichols, of Wellington, has returned after spending a week with Mrs Nichols. Kuriheka,” Maheno. Mrs Will has gone to the North Island for a few weeks.

Miss Joan Reid has been spending a few days with Mrs Douglas at Waianakarua. Mrs Harold Preston, of Alexandra, who has ■’been staying with Mrs Irvine, has returned. '

Mrs Hodge has returned after spending a tew weeks in Waimate. Miss Betty Reid,; who has been visiting friends ..in Invercargill, returned last week. . Mrs M c Aiilay has returned, after spending a week in Wanganui; ’

C WAIMATE, September 27. Miss Gladys Denniston, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs Walters, Rhodes street, has returned to Oamaru. Miss. -J. North, who was visiting Mrs K.- G-,. Sbackletpn.. Victoria terrace, has returned to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs W. Patterson, of The Bungalow, Timaru, have. returned home after a visit to “ Glenlogan.” Mrs W, Napier, of “ Te Kiteroa.” was a recent guest at the Fox Glacier Hotel, Weheka. '

Mrs Chisholm; of' Naylor street, spent -.the week-end at the Hermitage, Mount Cook.

Miss Alice Borrie, of Exeter street, has returned, from a short visit to the Hermitage, Mount Cook. Mrs Geoffrey Smith, of “ Sunningdale,” has returned home after . a visit to Christchurch.-

Mrs J. Manchester and Miss Beth Manchester; of "“-Te Ra?’ have returned home from a holiday visit to' Hanmer Springs. The Waimate Tennis.. Club was opened r on Thursday afternoon ;in beautiful weather. Dr and Mrs Shackleton entertained the members" at ■ afternoon tea. Some of the ladies present were Mesdames Shackleton. Dash, Scott, Macdonald, Grut, Bruntop, J. Manchester, G. Manchester, Melton, Shaw, Webster, Fulton, Stewart, Chisholm, Watters, Dyer, and Leslie, and Misses Garland, Akhurst (2), A'.* Jones, Callaghan, Gunn (2), Gardner, Dunn, M Donald, Watson, Manchester (3), Richardson, Jones (2), Greig, Stevens, Eden, Elliott, Buchanan, Malthus (2), M‘Bride, Wallace, Baikie, -M‘Gowan, Hertslet, Macdonald, Kidd, and Borrie.

TIMARU, September 27. Mr and Mrs H. B. S. Johnstone, Otaio, who have been visiting England, returned to their hpme on Wednesday. Miss Janet Studholme, “ Te is the guest of Mrs A. Barker, of “Waihi,” Woodbury, for the Geraldine races.

Among Christchurch visitors who will leave for the Hermitage by the Mount Cook bus to-morrow will be Mrs NeilRobertson, Mr and Mrs Palk, Miss Guillermo, the Mieses Trench, White-Parsons, M. and W. Winsor, N. Eaves, and E. Pearson.

Mr and Mrs F. D. Herrick and Miss Herrick, of Hawke’s Bay, left yesterday for the north after staying at the Grosvenor Hotel.

Mrs R. H. Rhodes, “ Carne,” Sealy street, left yesterday morning to spend a few days in Christchurch.

Mrs A. de Bathe Brandon, of t Wellington, who has been staying with Mrs R. H. Rhodes, “ Carne,” Sealy street, left yesterday to stay with Mrs Elworthy, “Pareora Cottage.”

Miss Margery Gibson. Elizabeth street, is staying with Mrs W. T. Ritchie, of “Te Tawa,” for a few days. Miss Joclyn Knight, of Wellington, left to-day to stay with Mrs R. B. Morris, “ Sunridge,” St. Andrews, for a few days. Dr and” Mrs Prendergast Knight, 'of Wellington, who were staying at the Grosvenor Hotel, left to-day for the north. Mr and Mrs Maurice O’Rorke, of Lake Coleridge, arriyed to-day to stay in Geraldine for the races.

1 Mr and Mrs T. C. Robinson and Miss Dorothy Robinson, of “ Mount Palm,” have arrived from North Canterbury, and are staying at the Grosvenor Hotel.

Mr and Mrs Norman Hope, “ The Grampians,” are the guests of Mr and Mrs A. Barker, of “ Waihi,” Woodbury, for the Geraldine races.

The Misses Gynt and Raey Trolove, of Blenheim; Miss Betty Hislop, of Wellington; and Mr B. Trolove, of Blenheim, lett for the north to-day after spending a few days at the Grosvenor Hotel. Mr and Mrs T. H. Richards, of Hororata, who have been staying at the Grosvenor Hotel, left for the north to-day.—-. Many smart spring suitings made their first appearance at the first day of the Geraldine races yesterday, when the day began well with warm, sunshiny weather. Arnpng those present were Mr and Mrs C. H. Gresson, Mr and Mrs A. 8. Elworthy, Mr and Mrs P. A. Elworthy, Dr and Mrs W. H. Hargreaves, Mr and Mrs W. N. Bond, the Misses Mary and Nancy Bond, Mary and Rosamond Rolleston, Mr M. Harper and Miss Betty Harper, Mr and Mrs John- Barker, Mr and (Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, . Mr and Mrs A. Barker, Mr and Mrs Norman Hope (Mackenzie Country), Miss Olive MTlraith (Christchyrch), Miss Phyllis Norton Francis (Christchurch), Miss Norah Lysaght, Miss Janet Studholme (Wai- . mate), Mr and Mrs T... C. Robinson (Waiau), Miss Dorothy Robinson (Waiau), Mr and Mrs Hamilton SinclairThomson, Miss Broadbent (England), Mrs Burdon, Mr and Mrs A. Blakiston, Miss Joan Hargreaves, and many others. • - Mr and Mrs R. B.Morris, “Sunridge,” gave ai delightful dance last night attheir home in honour of the marriage- of their' daughter Vivienne to Mr Philip Brandon, of Wellington. Masses of pink and white .prunus blossom decorated the rooms; with bright vases of anemones, violets, and primroses. Mrs Morris received her guests . in a black frock of heavy crepe de chine, worn with a short coat embroidered with jet and steel beads. . Mrs Kenneth Hall, of Hororata, wore a charming frock of rose-coloured taffeta. Those invited included Mr and Mrs John Hall (Hororata), Mr and Mrs Vincent Ward (Wellington), Mr and Mrs H. Sinclair Thomson, Mr and Mrs Gerald. Murray, Misses Janet Studholme, Joan Hargreaves, Mary and Rosamond Rolleston, Gynt and Raey Trolove (Marlborough), Cecil and Elizabeth Elworthy, Betty Hislop (Wellington), Joclyn Knight ' (Wellington), Moira Hunter (Wellington),, Margery Gibson, Betty, Janet, and Nan Cossins, Dorothy Kerr, Betty Harper, Patricia Ritchie, Betty Johnson (Hawke’s Bay), June Orbell, J essie Mackenzie, Joyce Edgar-Jones, Cara Johnston (Wellington) Helen Whyte (MTellington), Aileen Barton (Featherstone), Peggy Unwin, and Peggy Hunter-Weston.

St. Mary’s Church, Esk Valley, made a picturesque background for a very pretty wedding which was solemnised there today, when Vivienne, youngest daughter of ;Mr and Mrs R. B. Morris, of “ Sunridge,” St. Andrews, was married to Philip, youngest son of Mr and Mrs A. de B. \ Brandon (Wellington). The Rev. James Hay conducted the service, and Miss Hay played the wedding music. Mr W. T. C. Johnston (Masterton) was beet man, with Mr R, T. Morris (brother of the> bride) and Mr B. Trolove (Marlborough) as groomsmen. Mr J. Morris (brother of the bride) was the usher. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, wearing a lovely frock of white chiffon, cut on classical lines. 'The long bodice was tight and shaped to a poijTt in front, and gave the effect of ~a hipjyoke at the back. A tiny frill of delicate ruching joined the bodice to the full diaphanous skirt, which was anklelength at the front and sides, and dipped slightly at the back to form a small train, and was finished with very narrow binding. The sleeves were long and tight,, and the neck was cut in a deep oval. A soft veil of white silk tulle was worn over the face and. caught at each side of the head with a tiny cluster of orange blossom. White, satin court shoes were worn, with stockings to match, and a beautiful pearl and opal pendant to match her ear-rings. Instead of . the orthodox bouquet, the bride carried a lovely spray of white blossom, which made a charming finishing touch to a very pretty picture. Miss Cecil Elworthy (daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Elworthy, of “ Craigmore,” Miss Joclyn Knight (daughter of Dr and Mrs Prendergast Knight, of Wellington), and Miss “Tommy” Herrick (daughter of Mr and Mrs F. D. Herrick (of Hawke’s Bay, and cousin of the bridegroom), in their frock of blush pink silk voile, made a charming trio to attend the bride Their frocks wer e made alike and were cut on the same simple lines as the bride’s frock. . The close-fitting bodices were long, with oval necks, and were made with tight sleeves, and their full skirts were made ankle-length, just showing their pink satin shoes. Wide-brimmed felt hats of the same soft shade of pink were worn, and trimmed with three tiny bows of pink felt at one side. They each wore an amethyst pendant drop on a gold chain (the bridegroom’s gift), and sprays oi P 1 prunus blossom< which they carried, enhanced the charming effect of spring. At ter the ceremßiy a reception was held at Sunridge.” Mr and Mrs R. B. Morris received their guests, the latter wearing 2,, r ? c j ll frock of lido blue georgette, the bodice was lightened with a yoke of deep parchment tinted lace, and the skirt was accordeon pleated. Her hat, of fine b* u ,e straw, was in a slightly deeper shade 9. j ”lue, and was finished with a swathe of hdo blue georgette. She carried a bouquet of blue anemones. Mrs *A. de Bathe Brandon (Wellington), mqther of the bridegroom, wore a beautiful frock of black. panne velvet, draped fashionably at one side and made with a wide stole of ermine,. and wore a black Jiat to match, one carried a bouquet of freesiae and violets.. Later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Brandon left by car for the north, en route for their tour of the North Island. Airs Brandon wore a becoming frock of pale blue georgette patterned in rose d fi C ° rn CO1 ? Ur v The bodice was cut to the figure and the skirt flared, and fashionable length. The little wfith n o f the same materia! was made with a eape collar, which crossed over and tied in front.. Her hat of pale blue felt iv as wide-brimmed and trimmed with narrow pink velvet and finished with a small, posy of pink flowers at one side.

On September 27. Aim\- Sat^ d , ay , the Canterbury Colle-e Athletic Ciub held its spring 7 meeting and, as is, customary, the day was conHaf^which 1 a dance hel i d in the College DurWrt? was > as usual, a. great success. IJuring the. evening Mrs Hight presented snort« r ° Phl r wblcb had been won at the meeting m the afternoon. Amongst pX Pre6ent >^ ere A and J- Hight, ?nd f ATr r « n ln lrs Pocock > Professor and Mrs Saddler, Professor and Mrs A. H. locker, Mr and Mrs C. E. Flower Alisses Audrey Eberlet, Margery ThompBp ’ i Ll S le y Herdman, Faith Herdman, B, I ' tterlek ’ Joan Stevens, Kathleeh 7nnrh y> a Dor * Hrudhoe Betty Lorimer, Tp eOrgl ’ M ar y Hme. Joan Lane W^w a i rper ’ garol West-Watson, Alisoh ghyJhsAgar, Joyce Kane, Betty Wilson, Hilda Lewis, Enid Oxford, and Lorna Smith. ain her h ouie in Brown’s road, St. Albans, Mrs E. Hartley Smith gave a very pleasant little party on Tuesday morning in. honour of Miss Louie Sims, who is shortly to be married. The guests, each of .whom brought for Miss Sime a girt of some article of kitchen equipment, included Mrs'Arthur Sims, Mrs A. Lister, Symes; Mrs J. Brooke, Mrs Keith Thompson, Mrs Tait. Mrs-Stanley Buchanan, Miss. Ena Lister, Miss K. btewart, and Miss Reese. ■ On Tuesday afternoon Dr T. Mill, president of the J Canterbury Division of the British Medical Association, and Mrs Mill were at home ”at the Shirley «-olf links, when the annual golf match °for the h oster Cup was played by members .of the association.. . There was a very entry for .the match, which excited much interest, and. the competition was very keen. The wives of many of the doctors who were'also present, took part in putting Competitions, which were most enjoyable,' and were won by Mrs J F Duncan and Mrs A. M'Killop. The winner of the cup was Dr J. Keith Davidson. After the match, all the visitors, among-whom were included the officials of .the Christchurch. Golf Club and the Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club and the president, of the. Canterbury Law Society, were entertained at tea by Dr and Mrs Mill’ the . dining room being decorated with daffodils and orange Iceland poppies. After tea ; Dr- Mill, briefly thanked the officials of the Christchurch Golf Club for granting the use of the links for the match, , and expressed the indebtedness of members of the Canterbury Division of the British Medical Association to Dr Stanley Foster, who, in 1927, had presented. the cup for annual competition. Mrs Foster congratulated Dr Davidson on his success, and presented the cup, after which Mrs Mill presented the putting prizes to the. fortunate winners. Three hearty, cheers for Dr and Mrs Mill concluded a very delightful gathering.

. Many, friends assembled at St. Mary’s Church, Merivale. ■ for the wedding of Daphne Mary; elder daughter of Mr and Mrs W. George Brass, of Merivale, and Alan Lewis, only son of Mr and Mrs

B. I*. Joyce, of Christchurch. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion with prunus blossom. Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt performed the ceremony, and xvir A. Wqrsley was organist. The bride, who w as given away by her father, wore a handsome frock of ivory crepe satin, made with long fitting bodice and full anklelength skirt, while from the shoulders to the ground fell a panel of satin, looped a V|" e waist and weighted at the corners with sprays of orange blossom. Her beautiful veil of point lace, which formed a short train, was arranged to form a close little cap, worn off the face, and caught across the back with a half circlet of orange blossom with drooping posies at the. sides. She an armtul of pain pink flowers, tied with eau de nil ribbons. Miss Phyllis Brass, who attended her sister, wore a dainty sleeveless frock of cherry pink georgette made with a short cape and a hip. yoke, from which the flared skirt fell in two tiers. Her wide cherry-coloured Baku straw hat had a stitched band of georgette finishing the brim, and a large bow across the back. She carried a sheaf of shaded flowers to tone. Mr Maurice A. Wilson was best man. Tb-e wedding reception • was held at the Winter Garden. Mrs Brass wore a bright navy georgette frock, with tucked bodice, finely pleated skirt, - and cream georgette jabot. Her coat, made with a short cape, was of navy wool georgette, and she wore a stone marten fur and a small navy straw hat. Her bouquet was of yellow and orange flowers. Mrs Joyce, the bridegroom’s mother, wore a black marocain frock, a black lace coatee, and . a large black Bangkok hat. She carried a bouquet of tawny flowers. Mrs Peter Brass, the bride’s grandmother, wore a navy silk marocain frock and scalloped coatee, and a navy straw and satin hat trimmed with an osprey. Miss Kathleen Joyce wore a navy marocain frock, patterned in blue and orange, a navy crepe de chine coat with rucked collar and cuffs, and a navy straw hat trimmed with felt. The bride travelled later in a wine red ensemble with frock of flecked crepe de chine and threequarter coat of wool crepe banded with the crepe de chine. Her smart little hat was of fine black straw, and she carried a handsome musquash coat. Miss Stella Murray has left for Auckland to complete arrangements for the first concert of her 'New Zealand tour, which will be given in Auckland early next month.

Miss Ruth Wynn-Williams, Cashmere Hills, and Miss Isabel Turrell, Fendalton, are leaving at the end of next week for Wellington. They will spend a few weeks at Heretaunga as the guests of Miss Jean Webster.

Miss Shona Dampier-Crossley, Fendalton, who has been spending the winter months in Australia, has returned to Christchurch.

Miss Betty Cotterill, Cashmere Hills, who has been spending several months in Sydney, is returning early next month. Miss Olive Lyon, who has,been spending the last few years in England, has returned to the Dominion.

BLENHEIM, September 26. Very encouraging results were obtained by the Marlborough Horticultural Society with its spring show, held on Friday afternoon and evening in the Masonic Hall. Mr D. M. Bradbury, of Christchurch, who judged the blooms, referred to the high standard of the show. The general run of exhibits in the bulb section was well up to standard, and many of the entries comprised new varieties. A feature of the show was the great display of narcissi and other bulbs. The champion daffodil was an outstanding trumpet bloom (Fortune), while a yellow aster (Incomparahilis) also excited much interest. The attendances at the afternoon and evening session were very large, and in all respects the show was a great success. Some of those present were Mesdames Wiffen, Chaytor. Redman, Julian, B. Clouston, Powell. Dobie, Hobbs, Churchward, E. Parker, C. Mills, Whibley, Rose. Corry, West, Tripe, Mogridge, Cunninghame, A. Nathan. G. Wast- , ney, V. Dodson, Stocked, and H. Harris, and Misses Murphy, Bell, Smith, Anderson, and Chaytor.

The- members of the Victoria League ield their quarterly “at home” at the Masonic Hall on Friday afternoon, when there was a good attendance. The room was prettily decorated with spring blos;xmis. An advertisement competition took 1 up . the early part of the afternoon, the prize for guessing the most repre>sentationd being presented to Mrs C. Teschemaker, and the consolation prize to Mrs de Castro. A delicious afternoon tea was dispensed, after which Mr A. Nathan dejvered a most interesting address upon Disarmament.” _ Community singing concluded a most enjoyable afternoon. Those present were Mesdames C. Rutherford, /?^’ de , r ’ A.- Nathan, C. Teschemaker/ Churchward, L. Chaytor, Corry, Brockett,' Clouston, Latter, Harvey, , C.' n ii * Wintringham, J. Scott, Duncan, L. nail, J. Thompson, de Castro, Bagge, Galvin (Gisborne), E. Reid, and White,' and Misses M. Bell, Neville (2), Grigg,' Rutherford, Chaytor, and Brougham.:. Excellent entries were received for the. third annual golf championship and handicap tournament, most of the clubs in the ?k° vi i nc i e - b , ein " represented. The final of the ladies championship has now been got off, and a new club champion has arisen on the occasion in the person ofMrs H. MUallum. The small band of spectators followed the match, which was a thrilling contest’, and resulted in a close finish between the two finalists, Mrs King and Mrs H M'Callum. Mrs M’Callum won the match and the championship two up. Both players came in for hearty congratulations for the splendid game they put up, Mrs King for her great .-uphill' fight, and Mrs M'Callum for winning her first championship. niembers of the Ladies’ Bridge Club met on Monday evening at th e residence of Mrs A. Duncan in Eltham road,' where a most enjoyable evening was ement. lour tables were comfortably arranged in the drawing room, which was prettily decorated with spring blossoms, and bowls ot violets and primroses. Bridge was played until supper time, when Mrs J. Ihoinas was presented with the prize for highest score. Mrs Duncan was-wearing a smart grey crepe de chine frock. Others nresent were Mesdames Young, Sprosen, . r r l 7, mp « >n . Bacon. Powell. Whiblev Bull,' Mills Bagge, Mogridge. Farmar, Wiffen. 1 \r IUI \ ro ¥ Tbomas . and Harvey, to ha 9 retUrMd fr ° m a visi< ! ■■|w M Mr^f r r n ’ °- f is visit-. Mr« a J ’ Cunninghame, at Springlands. ' Horf» n i J ’ Maclain , e a nd Miss Irene' Horton have returned from a most enjoyable visit to Wellington Miss Isobel M'Arthur, of Dunedin, whq “Th> bee i n '7 s ! tin S the Misses Neville at Thurston,’’ is now in Nelson. Mr and Mrs G. H. Andrew have re-

Ar_ September 26. gave S a SffiliMitftY 1 Ml&s ,. D ownie Stewart gave a delightful reception at the WelByceu , rn Club, when a feature was the glorious show of flowers sent up fi-om - g ? Ede ns °k Sir Heaton Rhodes at Christchurch. These were the subject of general admiration, and were a joy to garden lovers Mrs Coates was in sapphire blue lace, with a small hat to tone and was presented with a dainty bouquet of w1 ich* t i Oned flo . wers from the chib, of wn^ h hn e I s a y;\ ce - warde 1 n - Miss Stewart ore black, with a pink shoulder posy Wld i e i blaek h - at Deliai °i' a tea was with savouries, followed by sweets ?h d X g f a H tteS ’ So - all tastcs were thoughtfully, provided for by the joint T Amon T K t lle many guests were .Myers Lady Buckleton, Lady Vln ’ T Lady Statham and Miss Statham. Lady Roberts, Lady Luke, Lady Carncross and her daughter, Mesdames 7, ro ’’ p > Torstonson, Darling. Pearce, F. E. Ward H Johnston, W. A. Veitch, B, B Wood, Taverner, Ransom, K. S, williams, Lysnar, and many other Parliamentary people, as well as a great numbe’’ of Wellington citizens. The Wellington Amateur Art Society recently held a very successful first aa p aa t masquerade, which was favoured with a crowded attendance of guests. The dance took place at the Concert Chamber, town Hall, which was brightly decorated, a number of amusing sketches and posters (the work of members) adorning the walls there were many fancy dresses, and the appearance was enhanced by the masks worn. There was excellent- music, a good supper, and an amusing interlude the Dance of the Wooglies,” these strange beings wearing black costumes and rat-like head-dresses. There were some exhibition dances, which added to the interest of the evening. The hostesses were Mrs Douglas Tayler, wearing pale green taffeta; Mrs Dawn, black and silver; and Mrs Ellis, mauve georgette, lhe Wooglies included Misses A. Tunks, A - Robertson, W. Male, B. Phear, M Lean, Ellis, Q. Hall, and M. Todd, the guests were Mesdames HallM Lean, J. Christopher, Bligh. and Fowler. Misses Elizabeth Hadfield, D. Allen, Mills. M. Gibb. M. Hargreaves, N. Beere, D. Holmes. Shackleton, M. Free-' man, and many others. The promoters of the welfare of Scots College, . which includes the Parents’ Association and the Ladies’ Auxiliary attached, concluded the series of dances held in aid of the college funds on Saturday evening. _ Dancing was ' in the gymnasium, which was gaily decorated, and much admired was a college flag, the work of Mesdames Prosser and Schrader. Mr Black (president) thanked all for their good work during the season, and mentioned that the.. funds gained would be used for a sports; pavilion in the grounds. There were .about 200 guests, an excellent supper was served, and games were arranged for the nondancers. Among those present were Mesdames Hope Gibbons, wearing black lace; Sutcliffe, blue floral ninon; Alex. Smith, floral georgette; Martin, autumn tinted ninon; Townsend, gold brocade and lace; Mason, amethyst velvet; and J. Hill, apricot satin; Misses Black. Smith, Cuthbertson (2), T. Page, N. Murie, G. Fraser, Morrison, J. Dempster, Wilson. M. Thompson, C. Wilson, M. Smith, and many others.

The annual concert and social given by the Wellington Bowling Club at the pavilion is always a pleasant and successful function, and that held recently was one of the best possible. The whole place was charmingly -decorated under the superintendence of Miss Bennett' (daughter of the president), who had made a number of dainty yellow shades for the lights, these' having a pretty effect in conjunction with masses of lovely spring flowers from gardens of Hutt members.

The supper room was arranged with rhododendrons and camellias, also with good' effect, while the dancing room was gay with Howers. Mr and Mrs Bennett and Mr and Mrs R. Roberts received the gufests, and a capital programme preceded the supper. Mrs and Miss Woodward gang solos and duets, Mrs Wilfred Andrews and Miss Mona Carrick sang songs, also Messrs Wilbur- Davies ana .b.. J. Hill. Mr M'Keown contributed come good stories, Mrs Pringle recited, and Ma Leon de Mauny gave delightful ' John solos. Double encores were given to each item. Mr Frank Crowther played the accompaniments, and his orchestra provided excellent dance music. A very pleasant morning tea was given at the VVellington Lyceum Club to the delegates who have been attending the recent -Reform League Conference. The party was given by the Women’s Auxiliary apd -members of the Wellington branch,.-the guests numbering about 200. Mrs, J. G. Coates received, wearing a irock of grey-blue georgette, and a coat of deeper shade in cloth with trimming of pale grey fur. The room was charmingly decorated with masses of spring flowers,, the tables having high vases of Iceland poppies and low ones of marigolds. Many floating bowls of large pansies also added to the good effect. A delicious tea and savouries was served and enjoyed to the accompaniment of much.'gonversation. there being much to talk over from the conference. There were no speeches, but Mrs Coates invited all to visit the new premises being prepared for the Reform League Club, which is situated near the wharf and Chief Post Office. Mr D. Todd (Otago) voiced the appreciation of the guests of the hospitality given, and thanked Mrs Coates and the oilier ladies heartily. A number went on to inspect the club, and much admired the. spacious rooms, fine - outlook, and general, comfort, of the arrangements made.. .The club is intended for men and women, and it is hoped that the younger members of the league may find it a pleasant rallying place, as the subscription is very small.

Mrs , ; H. D. Crawford, Fitzherbert terrace, has returned to Wellington from England. Mrs Hector Rolleston is expected to arrive,.shortly from England after having been away for several years. Mr and Mrs A. de B. Brandon have left for.Timaru to attend the wedding of their son with Miss V. Morris, of Timaru. Mrs W, H. Price and her daughter, who have just returned from a winter visit to Sydney, have left for the south. Mr and Mrs Hurst Seager-left by the Maunganui for Sydney, en route for England. Miss Lettice Loughnan has returned to Christchurch from Wellington. Mrs M. E. Tripe and Mrs W. Young and her..daughter are among those who will soon return to Wellington from abroad. Miss Melville has returned to-Auckland after -a successful lecturing-tour in Wellington. Mrs Anderson and Mrs Duncan, of Pelorus Sound, have returned home after a visit to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Vincent Ward have left for a visit to the south. Mrs Somerville and Miss Dorothy Tahhef have returned from a visit to Chateau Tongarirb.

WAIRARAPA, September 25. The marriage took place recently at Kopuaranga of. Miss Ethel Jensen, of Thames, and Mr Percy Mortensen, fourth son - of Mrs Jacobsen, of Mauriceville, Wairarapa. The Rev. John Davie offici-

a ted. The bridesmaid was Aliss Mavis Jacobsen, and the little flower girl, Evelyn Mortensen. Air Jack Wray, of Masterton, was best man. The marriage took place on Tuesday St St. John’s Church. Wellington, of Mr H; J; Hume, of Lansdowne, Master ton, to Mies Janet Benson, of Dundee. The engagement is announced of Thelma, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Keltic, of Greytown, to John Norman, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Caughley, of Takapau. The engagement is announced ot Zena, on’y daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Pritcu* aid, of Opaki, Masterton, to James, second son of Mr and Mrs J. M'Laughlan, of Lincoln road, Masterton. •_ • The wedding took place at •Khandallan recently of Miss Mary Winifred Miller, formerly -on the nurei'ng staff of the Masterton Hospital, daughter of Mr W. Miller, of Simla avenue, and Mr Hugh Cooper, of Stronvar, Masterton, son ot Mr and Mrs Thomas Cooper, of Master*°At the Carterton Methodist Church on Saturday the marriage took place ot Gwendoline Ethel, second daughter of Mr and Mrs J. A. Stevens, of Carterton. to Cecil George, only son of Mr and Mrs W H. Judd, of Pownall street. Masterton Miss Mavis Stevens was bridesmaid, and Mr A. E. Bate best man. Mrs C. N. Sugden was the guest of honour at a bridge party held at the residence of Mrs H. F. M Intyre, Cole street, Masterton. . Mis Arthur Roydhouse, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs Howard Jackson, Carterton.

. Mr and Airs R. J. Barton, Upper Plain, are visiting Wanganui. ’AEss Peggy Al’Bcan Stewart, of Wellington, who has been visiting Mrs R. H.

Williams, ‘Worksop road, has returned home.

: Mrs 11. AL Peacock, Renall street, Masterton, is visiting the Empire City. ■ Mrs E. P. Cameron, Masterton, has returned from a visit to Palmerston North.

Mrs D. Collins, Wairarapa, is on a visit to Palmerston North. Miss Nina Boddington. of Hastings, le visiting her parents at Masterton. . Mr and Mrs W. J. Bright, of Hawera, are visiting Mr and Mrs J. V. Gordon at Masterton. Mrs Edgar is on a visit to her sister, Mrs A. E. Kenyon, Featherston. Mrs G. Cundy and Mr 11. Hook, of Shannon, have been spending a few days with Mr and Mrs H. Cundy, leatherston. Mr and Mrs W. J. Bright, of Hawera. are visiting Mr and Mrs J. A. Gordon. Masterton.

PALMERSTON N„ September 26 Last Thursday -evening a delightful dance was held in the P.D.C. Restaurant in aid of the All Saints’ Organ Fund. A feature of the evening was the music supplied by a band front Auckland, lhe dance committee consisted of Mrs Ivan Johnston. Mrs H. Hutchison, Miss D Haggitt, Miss S. Macdonald, Miss Al. Guy. and Mr D. Guy and Mr G. Fox. The guild ladies provided a delicious supper. Amongst present were Canon and Mrs Woodward, Mrs L. A. Abraham, Mrs H Palmer, Mr and Mrs H. G. Bagnail, Mr and Mrs G. C. Keeble, Miss C. Warburton, Miss Hewitt, Mr and Mrs H. Runnicies, Mrs S. Trask. Mrs W. L!•*i herbert. Mrs Hutchison (wearing red fishnet) Mrs Ivan Johnston (black beaded georgette), Mrs Spencer, Mrs Peren (floral tissue), Mrs R. Hewat (ivory floral taffeta), Mrs H. Knight (floral chiffon), Miss Al. Fitzherbert (salmon moire), Miss D. Haggitt (pink taffeta), Miss C. Fitzherbert (green satin). Miss Al. Guy (red georgette). Miss D. Fitzherbert (niaize beaded georgette), Mrs S. Golduigham (tomato moire), Miss J. Thomson (pale pink georgette) ,tYliss S. Macdonald (green georgette). Miss A'. Gunter (black georgette), Miss Al. Sim (pink floral chiffon). Mrs I. Wilson (black georgette). Mrs 1. Al’Ewen (primrose lace), Miss L. Macdonald (blade spotted net). Miss E. Trask (green moire). Miss D. Alortland (black georgette). Miss R.-Gillies'(floral taffeta). Miss O. Wall (floral georgette). Aliss H. Stowe, Miss B. Rodgere, Miss Elliott (black georgette). Miss Al. Bendall. Miss J. Woodward, Miss Al. Pasley, Miss B. Woodward, and- .many others. Last Wednesday evening the Palmerston North Rotarians and their wives and friends held a most enjoyable dance in the

Orange Hall. Amongst those present were Mrs W. A. Swinburne, wife of the president, in black chenille georgette; Mrs A. Trevena, eau de nil taffeta faille; Mrs L. Ferguson, flame moire velvet; Mrs CCronin, primrose floral taffeta; Miss Morgan, beige lace; Mrs H. Thorburn, black taffeta; Mrs L. Forrest, brown lace and georgette; Mrs J. Selwyn, pink flora) taffeta; Mrs R. Billehs, navy georgette and lace; Mrs R. Priest, jade green satin; Miss R. Billens, green georgette; Mrs J. Devine, wine lace; Mrs Hainsworth, salmon floral taffeta; - Mrs J. Gerrard, beige lace and georgette; Miss M. Grigor, flame georgette; Mrs F. Andrews, black and pink silk net; Mrs R. Jagfiard, black georgette; Miss Seifert, blue georgette over cherry; Mrs Simpson, blue georgette; Miss J. Muir, blue lace: Mrs A. Wright, blue satin beaute; Mrs B. Jacobs, orange taffeta; Miss N. James (New Orleans') American beaute taffeta; Miss J James

New Orleans), .blue lace and net; Mrs A. Phillipps. chenille embroidered net; Miss R. Matheson, green shot taffeta; Miss Gray, blue ring velvet: Mies N. Matheson, black ring velvet; Mrs Brooker, black georgette; Mrs F. Pegden, flame floral chiffon: and Mre C. Grace, green floral taffeta. Mrs A. Fitzherbert is a visitor to Wellington, and is the guest of Lady M'Gavin. Mr and Mrs D. Collins, of Featherston, are the guests of'Mrs L. Abraham. Mr and Mrs G. Shirteliffe are at present visiting Invercargill. Miss Heather M'Kenzie, of Wellington is the guest of Miss P. Nathan.; Mr and ,Mrs R. E. Cuthbertson, of Wanganui, were visitors to Palmerston North for the golf tournament. Miss Margaret Gilkison, Alice street, was hostess at bridge on Friday evening.

FEILDING. September 26. Mr and Mrs J. S. Tingey and Miss Hilda Tingey have been spending a few days in Wellington. Mrs E. Thompson is on a visit to Napier, and is the guest of her aunt, Mrs C. Wright, of Chambers street, Te Awa. Mrs Sybil Carthew, of New Plymouth, is the guest of Mrs C. Webster.' Miss Geraldine Fish has returned from Hawke’s Bay to her home in Feilding. Miss Phyllis Harper is spending a week in Dannevirke as the guest of her sister, Mrs A. G. Melies.

35 Miss Joyce Campbell and her father, Mr A. Campbell, returned to their home at Taonui, Feilding. after a ’ brief holiday spent in Wellington and Paraparaumu. A delightful bridge evening was given bv Mesdames. Kingston and Norris at Mrs Kingston’s home on Kimbolton road. The rooms were bright with beautiful spring

flowers. A dainty supper was served in the dining room. Those present were Mesdames Kingston, sen. (Hamilton), Kingston, Norris, Carter, Tingey, Ewen, St. Paul, Thomas, Harding, Fawcett, Carmine. Billing, and Brewer, and Misses Crabb. Curtis, and Redward. Mrs Carter and Miss Crabb won the prizes.

WANGANUI, September 26. Mr and Mrs G. Weekes were visitors to Taihape last week. A marriage has been arranged and will shortly take .place-between Stella, elder daughter of Mr T. H. Lovegrove, of Wanganui, and James B. Muir, elder son of Mrs D. O’Connor and the late James T. Muir, of Wanganui. Mr and Mrs R. E. Cuthbertson, of St. John’s Hill, are visitors to Palmerston North.

Mrs Ryland sails for Australia next week, where she will spend a month’s holiday. Mrs Russeli Grace and Miss N. Russell Grace are the guests of- Mrs T. H. Lowry. Hawke’s Bay.

There was a very happy circle of members of the Lady Jellicoe Club and their friends playing bridge at .the club, rooms on Wednesday evening. The players included Mesdames W. Scannell. H. Paul, Toewill,. A. Barton. Blennerhassett. Dawson, Everett, Chambers, MTntosh, W. Gibson, Merewether. Blyth, Williams, J Russell, Oldham, T. Graham, and and Misses Cullen, Williams, K. Glenn, Shaw, Quin (2), Dunean, Norman, Joyce, and Neumann.

Mrs Reed Harvey, of Auckland, who is the guest of Mrs S. 'Cave, wae hostess at her sister’s home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Cave wore a black Chantilly lace gown and cerise and grey chenille coatee; Mrs Harvey wore smoke grey and rose floral georgette with cape effect and grey kid shoes. The drawing room was gay with artistic bowls of cerise and violet anemones ■ and fern, while the glassed in veranda displayed. a wonderful variety of cinerarias and cyclamen in full bloom. Those present were Mesdames Cave (2). Campbell, Jameson, Wall. Hastings, Moreton (Auckland), Harvey (Auckland), Russell. Jackson, W. IlMowbray (Hawke’s Bay), and M’Gregor. and Misses Campbell. Hall, J. Crock (Hawke’s Bay), Healey, and Webster.

POVERTY BAY. September 23. Mr and Mrs J. W. Nolan are visiting Auckland. , _ , Mrs Gerald AVestenra. ot Fendalton, and her daughter, Mrs H. C. Nolan, of Gisborne, leave England for New Zealand at the end of this month. - Mr and Mrs J. J. Heasley. of Gisborne, are on- a visit to Mr and Mrs Graham Heasley in Christchurch, Mrs F. Black and her nephew, Mr G. R. Black, who have been touring the Continent and Britain, leave for New Zealand in November.

A jolly college recess festivity was given by Mesdames F. W. Nolan and G. Kemp, and a large gathering of young people spent a delightful evening at the Abercorn Hall. ; Balloons, flags, bunting, coloured streamers, confetti, paper hats, bonbons, and gay dancing and music combined to create .a merry and animated scene where “youth and jollity held full sway. Mrs Kemp wore black lace and georgette under ’ a printed velvet bridge coat trimmed with fur. Mrs Nolan blacK lace over gold tissue and a fur-trimmed bridge coat, Miss Pam Price pink georgette. Miss B. Kemp floral georgette, and Miss P. Nolan cream net. Other , ladies present were Mesdames J. W. Nolan, R C. Murphy, C. G. Holdsworth. R. Sherratt, C. Margolibuth. E. R. Ludbrook. -L. Cotterill. J. W. Williams, C. K. Williams.

E. Brown, and Carlton Williams, and Misses Burke (2). Murphy (2L P. Crawford, B. Gambrill, L. Miles, Thomas (2), P. Reynolds, J. Irvine, .M. Read, P Faulkner. R. Sherratt. S. Williams. V. Cox, N. Margolibuth, M. Fellow, M. Glendining, N. Bowen.-Rutledge (2). T. Ben < nett, V. Dods. E. Murphy, A. Reeves, J Morris, M. Busby, J. ■ Robertson,- S. Barton. Al. Thodey, (2), E Williams. Hnmnhrew (2). Blair (2). S. Cotterill, Barns-Graham (2), Seymour, Gaddum (2). and B. Sherratt. A pleasant bridge tea was given by Miss N; Maclaurin at " Waipuna ’ on Friday, when Miss H. Gaddum was guest of bonoiir. Mrs Maclaurin wore navv satin printed with cherry. Miss Maclaurin indigo satin touched with parchment georgette, Miss Gaddum a taileur of fawn tweed and hat'en suite, and Mrs B. C. Watkins brown satin beaute. The guests were Mesdames S. Gray. S. Nathan. L. Jex-Blake, and G. Parker, and Misses Gaddum (2). Macaulay. P. Humphreys. , J. Graham. eM. Hegarty, and M. Barker. The twenty-first birthday of Miss May

Drummond, of Motuhora. was celebrated by a jolly dance given by her parents atthe Motuhora Hall. A very large number of guests attended, and the ballroom was .prettily decorated with native -foliage, lialloons, and gay streamers. ■ ,The guest of honour wore electrique satin and silver lace.

Miss Al. Foster, who was a.'hostess at bridge this week, adorned her drawing room:for the occasion with spring bulbs and flowering shrubs. Aliss H. Jackson

won the contest for progressive bridge. Mrs Al. L. Foster wore black georgette panelled with silver lace and a black bridge coat trimmed with fur and Miss Foster black georgette. The guests were Misses Al. Thodey, S. Ormond, M. Heasley, N. Leslie, F. Matthews. -E. Crawshaw, J Robertson, H. and D. Jackson, C. Blackburn, B. and S. Chrisp, J. and M. Blair, and H. Lane.

Mrs G. Smith, convener of the Literary Circle of the Gisborne Women’s Club, entertained the members of the circle at her home on Tuesday. The hostess delivered a very interesting and instructive address on classical and romantic literature of the past and its effect upon modern literature, and used, several excellent similes to point her remarks. At the close tea was served, and a vote of thanks passed to the lecturer. A pretty wedding took place at St. Mary’s Church. Gisborne, . when Eileen Elizabeth, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Dower, of Gisborne, was married by the Rev. Father Murphy to Sydney Leon, only son of Mrs E. Lette, of Gisborne. The bride was given away by her father, and looked very pretty in powder blue satin faille and net to match, worn with a pale blue embroidered veil, whilst an ivory-bound prayer book and beautiful sheaf of forget-me-nots and sweetpeas were carried. Misses Iris Lette and Mary Barry-were bridesmaids,--and wore dainty frocks-of coral pink crepe de chine and transparent lace crinoline hats to match. They carried long-handled baskets decorated with flowers. ■ Miss Noddy Lynex was flower girl, and wore coral pink crepe de chine with a’silver Dutch cap and carried a Victorian posy Master Codger Willcox was page, his, suit being of powder blue satin faille.. Mr JDower was best man and Mr S. Ovendcn groomsman. Among those who attended a bridge tea given by Mrs L. Balfour were Mesdames A. S. Seymour, George Stock, A. T Hookey. H. I Thodey. Sutton. T. Morgan A. G. Jeffreys, and Winter. Mrs Balfour received the guests in navy satin offset with Nile green georgette.

HAWKE’S BAY, September 26. . A wedding of- interest in Hawke’s Bay took place at the picturesque St. Luke’s Church. Havelock North, -where Miss Jean Newcomb Nelson, daughter of Mi and • Mrs Oswald Nelson, of ' “ Manga-, papa,” Mangateretere, Hawke’s Bay, w-as married to Mr Harold Basil Archer, of Tasmania, son of Mrs Archer, of Tasmania. The bride, who was. escorted by her father, looked charming in a gown of ivory chiffon velvet with close-fitting sleeves and flowing skirt. Her beautiful lace veil, which was set with a wreath of orange blossoms hung over the train of net and lace, and she carried a sheaf of white lilies. There were four bridesmaids. the Misses G. Nelson, D. Nelson. Molly Donnelly, and Barbara Gatenby. frocked alike in ankle length frocks in daffodil ninon, with modish shoulder capes They wore wide brimmed green straw hats, and carried bouquets of golden brown and yellow flowers. Mr Harold MacKenzie attended as. best man, accompanied bv Messrs Brian Boyes. John Ormond, anfl T. Latham. Mrs Oswald Nelson the bride’s mother, wore a “frock of black lace' relieved with ivory, and n black hat with ivory lace. -Her bouquet was in mauve and palest pink shades. Mi ami Mrs Oswald Nelson received then guests at their home at “ Mangapapa,” the day being balmy with sunshine, and th. bride and bridegroom accepted congratulations from their many friends. Mr and Mrs Richards, of Stratford, were recent visitors to Hawke’s Bay. Air and Mrs G. Reynolds, of Gisborne, were in Napier during the, week.' Miss Moodie, of Dunedin, was a visitor staying at the Masonic Hotel, Napier. Mr and Airs C. Jefferd, of' Tokomaru Bay. are visiting Napier. L. Wilson, of Dunedin, was in Napier on a visit. Airs Gill, of Wellington, is the guest of Airs C Bee, Taradale. Air and Mrs R. V. Burke, of Gisborne, are visitors to Hastings and Napier. Airs Hinman, of Tasmania, is a visitor to Hawke’s Bay.

Air and Mrs Angus Dods, of Wairoa, are on a visit to Napier. Mr and Airs C. C. Giblin, of Waipukurau. are visitors to Napier. Aliss Winter, of Gisborne, is the guest of her parents, Air and Mrs Winter, Wairoa.

Aliss E. West, of Wellington, was the guest of Dr aud Airs T. Gilray, Thompson road.

Aliss M'Diarmid, of New Plymouth, was the guest of Airs Harvey, Gameron road, during the golf tournament. Mrs D. S. Laing has returned from a visit to Wellington.; . : -' Airs William Deans, of Christchurch, with her children, is paying a visit to herparents. Sir Andrew and Lady Russeii. “Tunanui,” Hawke’s Bay. Air and Airs Knight APCarthney, of Wellington are visitors to Napier for the Napier Hight School Old Boys’ re-union. Airs S. L. of Gisborne, is - a visitor to Napier, where she. is staying at-

the Afasonic Hotel.. Mr and Airs W. Barron,.of Havelock North, are visitors to Wellington. , Mr and Airs T. H. Lowry, of “ Okawa,” were visitors, to Auckland fpr,-the racefe Airs Leslie, Hill, of Dannevirke, is*th< guest of her sister, Aliss .Newcombe, oi Wanganui.' .4 -. Airs Russell Grace and Miss .Grace, of Wanganui, were visitors to Napier "during the golf tournament. Mrs W. B. Chennells, of Masterton, is a .visitor to Hawke’s Bay. Air and Airs J. Gibbons, of Dannevirke. have returned from a visit to Alasterton. Air and Airs Al'Dowell, of Wellington are the guests of Airs Hartland, Waipukurau. Aliss Al. Rathie, of Clive, is the guest of Air and Mrs Shaw, Alorere. Aliss Alarchbanks, of Wellington, wa the guest of her sister, Airs A. Alorris Napier, during the golf tournament. Aliss R. Herbert, of Napier, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Aliss Aloore, of Invercargill, has returned home after visiting the Islands and Napier, where she was the guest bi Airs G. Thomson. Miss Alarie Stead, of “ Flaxmerc.’ ■Hastings, is the guest of Lady Roberts, of Lower Hutt. Mrs A. Guy, of Palmerston North, has returned from a visit to Hawke’s Bay. Airs Grace Siddels, of Wanganui, spent a holiday in Hastings. i Airs Simpson, of Wellington, is on a i visit to Hawke’s Bay. '*.

WAIKATO, September 25. A social evening was held at the Lj-ceum Club on Saturday, at which th • H honour was Miss Andrews, who has been attending the Pan-Pacific Women’s Conference. An interesting address was given by Miss Andrews, followed by a short musical programme. Those present were Mesdames W. H. Hume, Seal. R. B. Cranwell, Stubbs E. M. Masters, H. J. GreenBlade, W. J. Stevens, Verrail, Linder, Coles, Sherley, Farquhar, H. J. Greenslade, M. C. Gudex, H. Piper, E. Walders, Saunders, H. Luxford, Green, J, D. Smith, W. Staples, E. Walders, and Arey, and Misses Andrews, Hawkins, Kelly, Ferguson, de Renzy, Drake, Stubbs, Noble, Jones, and Bell A jolly.'surprise party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs R. S. Alford, of Cambridge, on Tuesday, Dancing took place in the large barn, which was specially decorated for the function. Those present were Mesdames R. S. Alford, N G. Sutherland, J. Banks, W. Todd, G. Middleton, and G. Vosper, and Misses M. Hart, N. Banks. J. Veale, F Langston, Plummer, Middleton, and'Griffith. A bridge party was held at the home of Mrs Vere Chitty on Tuesday in aid of the chapel for the Waikato Diocesan Girls’ School. The top score, was made by Mrs N. H. Hallett. Those present iu- " SV l^^ 8 35- Summer, Mrs A. Matthews, Mrs N. H. Hallett, and Misses L Valder, A. Holloway, J. Smalefi, N. Sergei, M. Clayton-Greene, B. Vickery, P. Bullock, M. Richards. I. Vercoe, F. Hall, N. Valder, D. Pratt, M. Gillies, and J. Pratt. The members of the Whitiora Croquet Club farewelled Mr and Mrs R. Higgott prior to their departure for Auckland. Those present were Mesdames R. Higgott, Dunn, Dennis, Prime, Choat, J. Norman, Temple, Gall, J. R. Fow, B. Turbott, Martin, Loveridge, W. Burrow, Temple, Ellis, Crowhurst, Andrews, I. Stuart Lambert, H. Piper, B. C. Lowry, Woodhall. Downes, Street, Janeway, Choat, Cook, Michell, Irvine, Runnerstrum W Burrow, Lambert, Scott-Baker, and Swain’ and Misses M. Turbott, Jones, N. Choat’ Bennett, and Dewey. ’

The spring flower show at Hamilton was a great success, the entries were larger than usual, and the blooms were very fine. Those present were Mesdames H. Douglas, W. Tudhope. O, R. Farter, Stubbs, Strange, E. English, M. C. Gudex, T. W. Hubbard. O. C. Carey, G. Vercoe, J. Kendall, F. Pinfold, R. C Fowler G. Smith, R. B. Cramwell, G. Valder, G? P. Rogers, C. Sutcliffe, H. Toombs, H. Valder, H. Hammond, H. J. Ferguson, Payne, P. Cleary, Walsh, M‘Cabe F. W. Hubbard, J. Barugh, V. Chitty, F. Farquhar, T. Platt, J. W. Smith, J. O’Sullivan, Downes, Tatley, E. A. Cox, F. Tyne, Bothamley. F. Vickery, A. H. Tompkins, A. Joseph, and A. Carey, and Misses von Sturmer, Finlayson, Tizard, Hall, Tulley, L. Valder, C. Hunter, Searancke, Crawford, Wyatt, N Valder. and Walsh.

AUCKLAND, September 26. Mrs Hudson is a Dunedin visitor to Auckland, and is staying at the Grand Hotel.

Mrs Barry (Wanganui). Mrs R. T. Reid (Hamilton), and Miss M’Farlane (Levin), are guests at Cargen Hotel. Sir Harold Beauchamp and Lady Beauchamp, of Wellington, are staying at the Grand Hotel.

TT Passengers by the Niagara included Mrs W. Coltman, of Park road, Grafton, who has been spending the winter in Brisbane; Mrs Lawrence Ludbrook, of Remuera. who has been visiting Sydney for a few weeks; Miss D. M. Vaile, Gillies avenue, who has also been staying with friends m Australia, and Miss L. C.-Mappin. of Mountain road, Epsom, who has been abroad for several months. The Auckland Little Theatre Society is producing next week the play “Jane Clegg,” written by St. John Ervine, and the booking is said to be very heavy. The play has never before been acted in this part of the world.

A morning tea party to farewell Mrs E. Ellis, secretary of the Auckland Hospital Auxiliary, and assistant secretary at the depot, was held in the balcony room at Messrs Millie and Choyce’s yesterday by

the members of the council. Masses of daffodils were used for the floral decorations. Mrs Ellis was presented with a cheque by Mrs Alfred Kidd on behalf of the Hospital Auxiliary as a mark of appreciation for the work she had done for the association. Mrs Potter spoke for the Mount Eden branch of the auxiliary, Mrs Carr Smith for the sewing committee, and Mrs Chapman for the Onehunga branch of the Hospital Auxiliary. Some of those present were Mesdames A. D. Campbell (Mayoress). C E. Maquire. Potter, E. J. Prendergast. Hammond Hyde, and Balgarnie, Dr Tarkington. Mesdames Drysdale, Carr Smith, Hugh Maguire. Tiarks, and Bolitho. and Misses A. Basten, and Calder, Mesdames C. Smith, Pankhurst, Sheldon. Hooton, Chapman, and Behague. Mrs Ellis leaves for Christchurch early next week. At a meeting of the Overseas Club last evening Captain Humphries Davies gave a graphic account of an extensive tour through the. beautiful island of Java, whreh was illustrated by cinematograph films. A large number of members was present.

One of the original members of the Victoria League, in Christchurch, Miss Garforth, who is at present in Auckland, was the guest of honour at a tea party yesterday at the Victoria League rooms. Mrs Bagnall, of Tonga, was also a guest. , president. Miss Mowbray, welcomed noth visitors, and during the afternoon Miss Lockwood played a violin solo. Miss ikent acting as her accompanist. The hostesses were Mrs J. B. Macfarlane, Mrs C. Kecble, Mrs Donald Ogilvie, Mrs Elio! f?, a Y 19, % r , s Marler, and the Misses blator (2). Miss Alison Huie, St. Stephen’s avenue, ■ a^l e -L , 0 lias . been staying with friends in Christchurch, is now in Timaru.