TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 3996, 14 October 1930, Page 57

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, October 13. Mr and Mrs Denny, St. Clair, have returned from a visit to Middlemarch.

Mrs W. E. Earnshaw is visiting her mother, Mrs H. C. Jamieson, at Sumner.

Sister Kay and Sister Clifford are spending a holiday at Mount Cook.

Mrs Church has returned to Palmerston North.

Mrs Howard Reid has returned to Wellington.

Miss Barnett, Wellington, is the guest of Lady Barnett at Hampden.

Miss Joyce Nevill is visiting Mrs Peter Mackenzie, Walter Peak Station.

Mrs E. O. Hereus, *of Melbourne, is visiting Dunedin.

Mrs P. Y. Wales and Mrs Armstrong have returned from a delightful trip to Honolulu.

Mr and Mrs F. Duncan have returned from Lake Wanaka.

Mrs Walter Raymond has returned to Timaru.

Mr and Mrs J. Phillips are visiting Christchurch.

Miss Brenda Bell is staying with Mrs J. S. Sinclair, Eglinton road.

Miss Sheila M'Pherson is staying with Mrs W. Evans in Timaru.

Mr and Mrs P. A. Elworthy and Miss Gwen Hansell, of Wellington, are visiting Dunedin.

Mr and Mrs Fordham left on Tuesday to visit Wanganui.

Miss Letty Williams is the guest of Miss Elizabeth Harris, of Cashmere Hills, Christchurch.

Mrs David Bush, Parnassus, is staying with her mother, Mrs C. W. Rattray, Musselburgh Rise.

The Misses Ayre, who were the guests of Mrs Fitchett, Pitt street, have returned to “ Kuriheka,” Maheno.

Miss Margaret Reid is staying in Christchurch with Miss Gladys Gay, Merivale lane.

Mrs Howard Dodgshun is at Heretaunga to take part in the golf tournament.

Mr and Mrs L. C. Stephens, who arrived last week from America, are staying with Mrs J. C. Stephens, Clyde street.

Mr and Mrs Edgar Shand, Kokonga, are staying in Manor place for a short time.

Mrs Allan Orbell and Miss Loraine Orbell have gone to Christchurch for the Christ’s College Sports.

Mrs Geoffrey Barnett gave a bridge party on Thursday afternoon at the Otago Women’s Club in honour of Miss Barnett. Wellington.

Mr and Mrs H. S. Fenwick and Dr and Mrs Fitchett left for Christchurch on Thursday to attend the Christ’s College sports.

On Tuesday, Mrs G. R. Ritchie gave a small afternoon tea at her residence, Heriot row. Present were Mesdames Ruesell Ritchie. Maurice Meyers, D. Bush (Parnassus) , J. R. Laidlaw, W. O. M'Kellar, F. Fitchett, and Guy Tapley; and Misses A. Mill, G. Gallaway, and F. Denniston.

On Saturday at Wingatui the Dunedin Jockey Club opened its spring meeting which had to be postponed on .account of rain. The weather was bright and pleasant until the afternoon, when a shower or two fell. Tweed and cloth costumes with warm coats and furs were generally worn, as the wind was cold.

Professor Benham -was the guest of honour at a party given by Mrs James Park, “ Elphinstone, prior to his departure on a year’s leave, which he intends spending abroad. Present were Mrs Benson, Mrs F. C. Turner. Mrs Herbert Black, Mr and Mrs Guy Batham, Mr and Mrs Spencer Scoular, Miss Black, and Dr Harold Finlay.

On Tuesday evening, the twelfth annual dinner was given in the Somerset Lounge by the women medical students. Dr Grace Stevenson (president), was in the chair. Several toasts were proposed and suitably responded to; also songs delightfully sung by Miss Theresa Craig. Present were Drs Siedeberg M'Kinnon. Marion Whyte, Marion Radcliffe Taylor, E. Chapman,

Dorothy Al'Keefry, Helen Dougall, and D. Cameron, and Mrs Malcolm.

The Music Circle held an “ Open Evening ” on Friday at the Otago Women’s Club, when a large attendance of members and friends was present. Delightful items were rendered by Miss Letty de Clifford, Miss Mary Frazer, Mrs Wakefield, Holmes, Mr Davies (Welsh tenor), and Master Lex McDonald (boy soprano). The programme was much appreciated and enjoyed by the audience.

On Tuesday, the Mayoress, Mrs R. S. Black, at the Town Hall, entertained members of the British Immigration Club. There were representatives present from all parts of Great Britain. The hostess was attired in navy blue silk with a large hat to match. Present were Mesdames Rendall, M‘Allan, R. Jeune, Black, Fergus, Anderson, Henderson, Floor, Brown, Pinkerton, Campbell, Kirk, Briscoe, Stinton, L. Jones. ALLaughlan, Jamieson, Gowan, Curtis, Jones-Neilson, Copeland, Oliver, Davidson, Hill, Durand, J. Fuller, Bennett, and Easton.

The Dunedin Horticultural Society’s Spring Show, which was opened on Wednesday afternoon in the Pioneer Hall, was one of the best to be seen for some years. The narcissi were both numerous and beautiful, and of a very high standard. The polyanthus primroses were very fine, some of enormous size and-*gor-geous colours. A table of lovely hothouse cinerarias in the centre of the hall added a brilliant touch of colour to the scene. There was a very large attendance of visitors to the show, both in the afternoons and evenings.

The annual meeting of the Motor Circle at the Otago Women’s Club on Wednesday was largely attended by members. The circle is one of the most active, and distinctly useful in the club; and has done such excellent work amongst hospital patients and brought great brightness into many lives. After the election of office-bearers, a delicious afternoon tea was served in the dining room. The table looked charming with spring flowers. Present were Lady Ferguson, Mesdames AV. F. Edmond, W. Holmes, Marshall Macdonald, J. Callan, A. Hudson, Arthur Barnett, Robert Hudson, W. I. Smellie. Bain, and J. Blues; and Misses Tennant, Al’Nab, Begg, Duke, and Nicolson.

On Friday evening the Otago High School Old Boys’ Cricket Association held a dance in the Pioneer Hall. The hall was decorated with brilliantly-coloured streamers. Supper was served in the adjoining room at small tables which were decorated with blue and white, the school colours. Amongst those present were Mr A. Alloo, and Airs Alloo, wearing red georgette; Mr George Dickinson, and Mrs Dickinson, leaf 'green georgette; Mr Bottin° r and Mrs Botting. shrimp pink georg ette; Mr Bell and Mrs Bell, pale pink frock. Mr Strang and Airs Strang, pink frock: Alessrs E. Webster. J Smith, Murray, O’Kane, B. Alloo, R. Blunt, A. C. Stephens, and Brinsley.

INVERCARGILL, October 11. Mr and Airs Druce Young and their small daughter arrived from Westport on Saturday, and are the guests of Airs Young’s parents. Air and Airs W. A. Stout,, of Filleul street, before journeying to Auckland, where they will take up residence. , Miss Estelle Field left for Stratford on Tuesday. . Mrs J. Al'Naught. of Lower Hutt, is the guest of her mother, Airs J. Al’Queen, of Dalrymple road. Airs F. C. Rowley and Aliss Alay Goodman have gone to Dunedin for the races Airs Abraham, of Dunedin, is the guest of Airs R. A. Douglas, of Don street. Mrs C. S. Longuet, of Gala street, gave a bridge party last Friday evening for her sister-in-law’, Airs A. Bramble, of Auckland.

Aliss Kitty Hazlett, Aliss Nancy Strettell, and Airs Wallace, of Alelbourne, left by car on Thursday for Burwood, en route to Dunedin and the races.

On Friday evening Air John Gilkison, president of the Southland Aero Club, was host at the Alary Elizabeth Lounge at a reception for Sir Francis Boys and Wing-commander S. Grant-Dalton, D. 5.0.. A.F.C. In addition to the guests of honour, those present included the Alayor and Alayoress (Air and Airs J, D. Campbell), Colonel J. Hargest and Airs Hargest, Colonel H. P. Morey and Airs Alorey. Afajor D. Al'Hugh and Airs Al’Hugh; Air and Airs F. Al. Corkill, Air and Airs C. L. Grange, Air and Airs C. S. Longuet, Air and Airs A. C. Ford, Air and Airs A. E. W. Alacdonald. Air and Airs A. S. Gilkison, Air and Airs F, W. Dixon, Air and Airs J. Robertson, Air and Airs J. Cuthill, Air and Airs T. O’Byrne, Air and Airs F. G. Hall-Jones, Air and Airs D. J. Wesney. Air and Airs James Robertson. Air and Airs Simpson. Dr and Airs H. R. Gibson; Misses M. Gilkison and A. Gilkison; and Alessrs D. Cuthbertson, J. S. Dick, G. Reid, G. Burk, J. G. Imlay, J. Smith. H. J. Alacalister, and S. Gilkison.

On Tuesday evening Noel Coward’s play “ I’ll Leave It to You ” was read by members of the Play Reading Circle of the Women’s Club, with the following

cast: —“Airs Dermott”—Airs T. F. Gilkison; “'Oliver”—Airs W. N. Johnston; “' Evangeline ” —Airs A. C. Butchers; “Sylvia”—Alias E. B. Pay; “Joyce”— Airs John Macdonald; “Bobbie” —Miss Bailey; “Daniel Davis”—Aliss Peryin; “ Airs Crombie ” —Airs Ritchie Crawford; “Faith Crombie” —Aliss E. Mackenzie; “ Griggs ” and chorus — Airs Stanley Brown. Others present were Alesdames F. D. Mor rah, L. B. Rowe. J. H. Waymouth, H. O. Stuckey, J. R. Sutton, A. N. Alacdonald, J. D. Alitchell, W. Alacalister, AV. S. Todd, T. Al. Alacdonald, D. H Thomson, C. E. Watts, C. Campbell, R. S. MTnnes, H. G. Brass, C. S. Longuet, F. O. AlacGibbon. A. G. Seddon, C. E. Just, H. J. Farrant, A. A. Stewart, E. K. Alills, W. Drummond, A. Derbie, C. C. Alunnings, C. A. Stewart, AV. G. Clark, J. Al’Crostie, J. H. Watson, R. Kingsland, R. Brownlie, L. C. Smith. Alisses AVaymouth, Hamilton, P. Pilcher, Al. Clark, V. Roscow, and D. Washer.

OAAIARU, October 11

On Friday Airs Orbell left for Christchurch, where she intends being present at Christ’s College sports. She will go on to Wellington for golf. Colonel and Airs Nichols, of “ Kunheka,” have returned from Wellington. Aliss Nichols, of “ Kuriheka,” Alaheno, who has been in England, returned by the Rangitata on Saturday.

Aliss Keddie, who was the guest of Airs Orbell, Reed street, returned to Hamilton during the week. Air and Airs Champney, of Killara, Sydney, who - returned from England by the Rangitata, are visiting Air and Airs Burry, Wharfe street. Oil Wednesday evening Aliss Wilson, Waitaki Girls’ High School, entertained the members and friends of Kahanga to a moet enjoyable evening, the occasion being the closing of Kahanga.

, r IVA IM ATE, October 11. -Jr and Airs Stanley' Grut, Rhodes street, have returned from a short visit to Dunedin.

Airs D. Al. Webster and her small son David, Alill road, have left for an extended holiday to Wellington. Airs Dailey, Point Bush road, spent a days with her daughter, Airs Zeisler, of Limaru, during the week. T , alld Airs A. R. Alanchestcr. of rairlie, were the guests of Airs George Alanchester for the week-end. Dr and Airs Pitts, Queen street, have returned from Christchurch, where they attended the Christ’s College sports. Canon Cocks, the Vicarage, who was in Christchurch for the meeting of the Synod, was the guest of his sister, Aliss Bromley Cocks.

Airs F. Akhurst, Oxford street, returned from a short visit to Dunedin during the week.

On Tuesday an all-day golf match wa® played on the Adendale golf links by’ the members of the ladies’ club. Airs Tempter, the club captain, donated the prizes, which were won by Alesdames H. M'Lean D. Foster, R. G. Shackleton, and Hertslett, ana jyliss H. Cameron. Ainong those playing were Alesdames Templer. N. Rattrav, Al Lean, R. Shackleton, -D. Foster, HertsA. Scott, Holmes, Shaw, and D. Chisholm, and Alisses R. Hertslett. A. Jones, M’Lean, H. Cameron, K. Akhurst, G, Holmes, N. Hay and Cameron.

ASHBURTON, October 11. Miss Jean Newton is the guest of her aunt. Airs Cooke, of Lincoln. _Rev- A. J. Petrie and Mrs Petrie are in Christchurch for Synod. _.R ev - p- L. Harold and Airs Harold, of linwald, have gone to Christchurch for Synod.

Air and Mrs Aitken (Alethven), Dr and Airs Billcliff (Ashburton), and Airs Gordon (Ashburton), are guests at the Bruce Hotel, Akaroa. Aliss Bonifant, who has been the guest of Airs Norton, left to-day’ on her return to Christchurch.

Lady Nosworthy left to-day’ on a visit to Christchurch.

A 36-hole match was played among members of the Ashburton Ladies’ Golf Club yesterday. The section for qualified players was won by Airs F. Al. Brodie yvith a net score of 144, while the match for unqualified play’ers was won by Airs G. I. Aliller, whose net score was 154. At the annual meeting of the Ashburton Girl Guides Association on Tuesday afternoon, when Mrs J. Findlay’ presided, the folloyving officers were elected:—President, Mrs. J. Findlay; vice-presidents—Lady’ Nosworthy, Alesdames E. F. Nicoll, H. F. Nicoll, J. T. Thomas, Palmer Chapman, Trevor, E. B. Newton, H. Stephenson, C. A. Cuff, and Aliss Cameron; secretary, Mrs B. Opie; treasurer, Mrs C. Innes; committee—Alesdames C. Al. Pinfold, A. J. Petrie, E. J. Wood, W. A. Fleming, Harris A. J. Nicoll, J. B. Nicoll, W. R. Ryburn, G. I. Aliller, A. Bray, W. Thompson. and Miss Al'Elhinney. Aliss J. Findlay’, of Eiffelton, is the guest of Aliss Nancy Alinson, of Alerivale. At St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church recently the marriage w'as celebrated of Louise Winifred, fourth daughter of- Mr and the late Airs P. E. Laraman, Rakaia, and James Gardiner, only son of the late Mr E. T. Unwin, of Opawa. Christchurch. The bride wore a becoming frock of ivory

georgette yvith an embroidered tulle veil held in place at each side yvith orange blossom. Her bouquet was of freesias, hyacinths, and maidenhair fern. Miss Ethel Laraman, sister of 'the bride attended as bridesmaid, wearing a frock of rose figured crepe de chine with touches of fawn, and a rose felt hat. Her bouquet was of hothouse floyvers to tone. Aliss Lydia Laraman was floyver girl, and yvore a dainty frock of rose-pink velvet yvith touches of fawn, and carried a posy of pink floyvers. Air Herbert Webster, of Christchurch, was best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at Dixieland. When Air and Airs Unwin left later for the north, the bride was wearing a frock of celanese satin, a hat of nigger brown felt and silk straw, and a coat yvith opossum collar and cuffs.

CHRISTCHURCH, October 10. On Wednesday afternoon to mark the closing of the season, the members of the Christchurch Ladies’ Golf Club and their friends were entertained at tea at the Shirley links by Aliss J. B. Wilkin, captain of the club. After tea Airs Vernon presented the prizes which had been won during the year. Those present were Aliss Wilkin, Airs A’ernon, Airs Symes, Airs J. F. Buchanan. Lady Fisher (Ceylon). Aliss Ida Cowlishaw, Airs G. Fulton, Airs D. W. Al’Lean, Airs C. Beadel, Airs T. Alill, Airs J. L. Rutherford. Airs D. Hoar_e_ Airs V. Hamilton. Mrs F Cowlishaw, Airs Guy Ronalds, Airs Harne (Peru), Airs J. Turnbull, Airs Guy Beadel. Miss Nancarrow, Aliss H. Ehnslie. Aliss C. Wilding, Airs Al. 11. Godby, Airs H. S. Lawrence, Aliss Cracroft Wilson, Lady Ward. Airs T. Cowlishaw. Miss Giles, Airs R. Fisher, Aliss P. Ronalds, Airs G. Cotterill, Airs lan Buchanan, Mrs P. Hall, Airs L. Cooke. Aliss Al. Newton, Aliss H. Loughnan, Airs R. Symes, Aliss D. Warren. Aliss B. Rutherford. Airs A. E. Barker, Airs Al. Louisson. Aliss N. Le Cren. Miss T. Davis, Aliss Alargaret Stevenson, Aliss Nancy Alinson, Aliss A. Loughman, Mrs K. Walker, Mrs W. Nicholls, Mrs J. E. Donald, All's A. F. Wright, Aliss N. Al’Dougall, Airs W. F. Browne, Aliss O. AlTlraith, Aliss R. Gerard, Airs J. H. Grigg. Airs G. Anderson, Miss Al. Beadel, Aliss Al. Enwright, Airs A. Sims, Aliss N. Hoare, Aliss R. Alacfarlane, Aliss E. Alacfarlane, Aliss Betty Webb. Airs W. H. Wauchop. Aliss B. Kiver, Airs AV. Murphy, Aliss AL Watson, Airs A. R. Blank, Airs J. Redpath, Airs R. T. Tosswill, Miss E White-Parsons. Aire F. A’Court. Airs A. K. Firth, Airs A. Thomson, Aliss J. Bloomfield, Airs J. F. Duncan. Airs J. F. Cratroft Wilson. Airs A. AV. Alorgan, Aliss N. Enrvright, Airs J. F. Green, All’s C. Stringer, Airs G. Van Asch, Airs B. E. H. Whitcombe, and Airs Maurice Gresson. At her home at Opawa Aliss L. Scott was hostess at an enjoyable party, given in honour of Aliss Alargaret Gardner, who is to be married in a few yveeks. Bridge was played in the drawing room, and supper was served in the dining room, both rooms being gay with spring flowers. The guests included Airs J. F. Scott, Airs G. Gardiner. Misses M. Wilkinson, Al. Peate, R. Wright, T. Gee, AL White, O. Kerr. Al. Saunders, Al. Greig, L. Gardner, and R. Richards.

On Tuesday to mark the opening of Synod, the Dean of Christchurch and Airs Julius held a delightful afternoon reception at the deanery. The weather yvas perfect. and the visitors were entertained out of doors. The guests included the clergy of the diocese, their wives, their hosts and hostesses, and the heads of the various diocesan organisations. At St. Paul’s vicarage. Papanui on Thursday Airs AV. H. Orbell gave a delightful luncheon party. ~The guests were Airs Staples Hamilton, Airs T. Hamilton, Airs C. A. Fraer, Airs Charles Perry, Mrs Harrold. Airs Stephen Parr, Airs A, H. Norris, Airs P. Revell, Mrs J. F. Coursey, Airs J. de B Galwey. and Airs E. C. W. Powell.

Last week a very cheery surprise party yvas held at “ Kohanga,” Deans avenue, the home of Alisses Bessie and Alaisie Harris. The visitors .were warmly welcomed. and soon all were dancing happily in the drawing room. Those present included Air and Airs Noel Roake, Air and Mrs G. van Aseh, Mr and Mrs E. D. Smith. Air and Airs J. Allen, Air and Mrs E. Beaven, Alisses B. Harris, • Al. Harris. Al. Taylor, N. Alathieson, B. Kiver, B. Beadel, F. Aliddleton, D. Watkins. AL Smith, Joy Tennent. and R. Scandrett, Alessrs Peter Harris, Charles Storey. Peter Ramsden. AV. Ramsden. Edward Olsen, Leslie Le Cren, John Wilders, T. Ward, R. Beadel, AV. Alorrish, Erie Diehl, Charles Ashford, Griffen, and Cecil Penlington. Amongst visitors to Christchurch for the Christ’s College sports are Air and Airs F. J. Rolleston (Timaru), Air and Airs G. A. Macdonald (Orari), Airs and Miss Pinckney (Glenaray, Southland). Mrs R. Orbell (Oamaru), Mr and Mrs J. Al. Tripp (Geraldine), Air and Airs W. Kain (Geraldine), Mr and Airs A. J. Afurray (Alarlborough), Mrs D. S. Alackenzie (Southland), and Air and Airs Webb (Timaru). Dr and Airs Harper, of Marton, will be amongst North Island visitors to Christchurch for the Christ’s College sports. Airs Heathcote Gray has left for a visit to Airs Palmer Chapman, of Timaru.

Aliss Alargaret Reid, of Dunedin, is the guest of Aliss Gladys Gray, of Alerivale. Aliss Lettie AA'illiams, of Dunedin, is the guest of Alias Elizabeth Harris, of Cashmere Hills. Airs Hugh Reeves, of Hororata, is paying a short visit to Christchurch. The engagement is announced of Barbara, daughter of Air and Mrs Guy Williams, of Te Parae, Alasterton, to Colin, son of Airs John Deans, of Riecarton, Christchurch.

BLENHEIM, October S. At the residence of Airs J. Youiv m Purkiss street, Springlands, Airs Young, and Airs F. Alogridge, entertained tlie members of the Ladies’ Bridge Club last evening. The drawing room, which yvas comfortably’ arranged for bridge, yvas tastefully decorated yvith bowls of spring blossoms. The prize for highest score yvas won by Airs E. J. Harvey. Airs Young yvas wearing navy blue floral satin de beaute, and Airs Alogridge bottle green spotted crepe de chine. Others present were Alesdames Bagge, Powell, Thompson, Bacon, Whibley, C. Mills, F. Bull, Thomae’, Duncan, P. Alonro, Sprosen, A. Farmar, and P. Wiffen.

Very pleasing and effective was the display of dancing given by Aliss Barbara Griffiths and her pupils in St. Patrick’s Hall on Thursday evening. The hall was yvell filled yvith enthusiastic spectators, and considerable enthusaem yvas expressed as the various events were brought to a conclusion. The stage yvas particularly’ effectiy'e, resembling a garden of flowers with giant hollyhocks adorning the latticeivork, while bowers of pink blossom lent additional charm to the scene. Some of those present were Alesdames A. Nathan, G. Andrew, Alajor, Bennett, Goyder, Taylor, Griffiths, Cimino, Evatt, Wilkinson, Colt, Noble-Adams, Bacon, Thomas, F. Henl Churchward, Redwood, L. Ball, G. Mitchell, Boyes, Bridge, and Cotter, and Misses Ball, Horton, Brainmall, Conroyd, Cimino, Bennett, and Hunter-AVeston (limaru).

A quiet and pretty yvedding took place on Alonday afternoon at the Church of the Nativity, Blenheim, when Ada Elizabeth, fourth daughter of the late Air J. W. Humphreys and Airs Humphreys, of Blenheim, was married to John Lewis, fourth son of Air and Airs J. L. Rees, of Blenheim. Archdeacon Kimberley was the officiating minister. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Air C. Humphreys, was attired in a pretty gown of silver lace made over white crepe de chine. The dress was of uneven length, being very much longer at the back. She wore a lovely veil, which fell gracefully from a coronet of orange blossom, and carried a daintily arranged bouquet of freesias and maidenhair fern. Aliss Pearl Clinch, of Picton (niece of the bride), attended as bridesmaid. She yvas prettily’ frocked in soft shell pink georgette, with soft crinoline hat to tone, and carried a pretty’ posy of daisies, freesias. and maiden-hair fern. Aliss Ngaire AVatson, niece of the bridegroom, yvas floyver girl, and looked very sweet in pale pink crepe de chine, with a garland of flowers round her head, and carried a posy of mauve violas. Air AV. J, Fuller, nepheiv of the bride, yvas best man. After the wedding ceremony a small reception yvas held at tlie residence of Air and Airs H. Fuller in Beaver road, where a delicious afternoon tea was dispensed, and the usual toasts were proposed and honoured. A marquee upon the lawn was prettily decorated with spring blossoms, and the yvedding table was artistically arranged with freesias, snowflakes, and maidenhair fern Airs Humphreys, mother of the bride, was wearing black crepe de chine, a black silk epat, and a black hat. Airs H. Fuller, sister of the bride, yvas wearing a brock of saxe blue crepe satin, and a smart bangkok hat to tone. The happy couple left during the afternoon amid showers of conietti and good wishes for Nelson by’ motor

Miss Hunter-AA erion, Timaru. is visiting road ant MIS J ' Bellnett in Maxwell

Eeil i and Alrs G«y<ler, of Leeheld, have returned from an enjoyable visit down the Sounds « Hami l ton Redwood has returned to Okaha, after a short visit to Hawke's ■Bay, and is accompanied by Airs N Bell who is here on a visit ’ ’ Weld a "f d r MrS E - A -o A Y e,d aild Mi® Vv eld, of Giassmere, Seddon. hay-e returned from an enjoyable trip to England and the Continent.

Mis A. Nathan, El th am Lodge” is visiting her sister in Christchurch.’ Mrs A. AlCallnm and Aliss ArCallum are away on a motor trip to Christchurch . Miss Lewis, matron of Wairau Hospital, is attending the Hospital Alatrons’ Conference at Christchurch.

WELLINGTON, October 10. A well-attended conference of delegates from the various branches of the League of Mothers took place in Wellington on October 9, when Airs J. S. Elliott (Dominion President) was in the Many matters of interest were discussed, some of policy, and others of general welfare. An enthusiastic tribute to Lady Alice Fergusson for her inspiration in starting the league in New Zealand was paid, and many thanks and good wishes

were forwarded to her from the conference. The year, it is stated has been one of progress and consolidation; 14 new branches have been formed during the year, the total .number now being 69, with 1063 new .members joining during the year. An interesting branch is connected -with lighthouses (Miss Richmond being the president) keeping in touch with these lonely outposts, and supplying them with literature, and corresponding with the members. The work is regarded as most valuable. The. members are at Cape Brett, Moko-Hinau, Cape Maria van Diemen, Pencarrow, and The Brothers. The circulation of the little magazine in connection with the league has much improved, and pleasure was expressed that co-operation has been established with the Women’s Institutes. It was hoped that the result might be increased usefulness for both movements. The announcement. that her Excellency, Lady Bledisloe, soon after her arrival, expressed her interest in the league,- and accepted the office of honorary president, was a great pleasure. A warm welcome was extended to her,’ with hopes that she would find the members of the league true to the highest principles of life in which she had shown such a real interest. In the provincial reports there was much of interest, and Otago was congratulated on fine progress. A delightful luncheon party was given to the delegates at the Women ? s Club by the Dominion president (Mrs J. S. Elliott) this being a very cheerful function, and later , in’ the. afternoon, when the work was finished, the delegates were entertained by Mrs C. White (provincial secretary) at her charming home in Selwyn terrace, the presidents and secretaries of the Wellington branches being invited to meet the visitors. The house was artistically decorated, tea being served in

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three rooms. In one the table was adorned with wallflowers in their rich colourings, in another with pink double cherry, and the third with spring bulbs. .1 he hostess was in a frock of black and white spotted panne velvet. Among those present were Mrs Sprott, Mrs Elliott, Airs Dallard, Mrs Wrigley, Mrs F MLean, and many others. Th® report read at the annual meeting of the Women’s Borstal Committee showed that good results come from the kindly care of the committee in a number of ways. The regular entertainments for the girls, the teaching of art and craft work, he visits and kindly assistance, as well as the. system of after-care were all explained, and many thanks were given to kindly, people in other parts of the Dominion who act as associates of the committee and exercise friendly supervision over the girls, who are on the years probation to the committee, which is arranged by Act of Parliament. Among those mentioned in this connection were Mrs. G. Roberts, of Dunedin, and Miss Christie, of Invercargill. Great pleasure was expressed at the consent of her Excellency , Lady Bledisloe to become Patroness and president of the committee. Mrs Chatfield replaces Dr Platts-Mills as chairman of the committee, and Mrs Coventry continues to act as honorary secretary till the return of Miss Belle Cable from her tour abroad. There has been great sadness in Wellington over the tragic death of Mrs John Hannah, who was killed instantaneously “I , knocked down at a corner by one of the huge railway buses. She was going home after one of the Kubelik concerto when the dreadful thing happened. Mrs j was a Particularly fine and cultivated woman, full of interest in her world, and always ready to give of her dramatic and other talents for the benefit Ox others. Great sympathy is felt with her parents, Mr and Mrs H. E. Nicholls and her sister, Miss Nicholls, of Khandallah.

The Bank of New Zealand staff dance was a very pleasant one, taking place at the Adelphi Cabaret recently. The decorations were charmingly supplemented tor the occasion, and with an energetic committee, the evening was bound to be a success. The hostesses were Lady Buckleton, Mesdames Hempton, Reid, Moore Dixon, and Porteous. Included in Sir Henry Buckleton’s party were Mr Grose, and Mr and Mrs Addison. A very large bridge party was held at Lower Hutt m aid of the funds of i e I°S2^ Society. There were about 30 tables, and the party was held at the entertainment hall of Chilton St. James’ School. Those who were in charge were Mesdames Von Zedlitz, E. W Hunt. Earnshaw, and Miss Meadows. Her Excellency, Lady Bledisloe, has recently paid visits to the Girls’ Friendly Society Lodge, and to St. Mary’s Home at Karori. The . visits were characterised by great cordiality, Mrs Sprott and the committee receiving her Excellency in each case, and an inspection being made of the buildings with their pleasant homelike rooms. Lady Luke gave a large afternoon reception at her home in Hiropi street, the guests . being many of them Parliamentarians, who, it is supposed will very

soon he taking wing and returning to their own homes. . The rooms were daintily decorated with spring flowers, the tea tables being arranged in shades of blue and yellow. Mrs Charlesworth was assisting her mother, also Mrs and Miss L. Clarke. Among the many guests were Lady Statham, Lady Buckleton, Lady Myers, Mesdames B. B. Wood (who sang charmingly), Veitch, Ransom, Taverner, Troup, Macdonald, S. G. Smith, W. H. Field, Lysnar, O’Shea, Coventry, E. W. Kane, J. Myers, R. W. Kane, Murphy, G. Luke, J. Luke, Cunningham, and many more.

Mrs Howard Reid has been visiting her daughter, Mrs Bernard Stott, in Dunedin, and is paying a visit to Christchurch, en route for her home.

Miss Ruth Wynn-Williams and Miss Isobel Turrell have arrived from Christchurch to spend some weeks at Heretaunga. Miss A. Angland. of South Canterbury, is a visitor to Wellington. Mrs Seddon Woods, of Kent, England, is arriving shortly to pay a visit to her mother. Mrs R. J. Seddon, of Golder’s Hill, Wellington. Mrs J. G. Coates has returned to Wellington from the north. Mrs Bean has returned to Christchurch after a visit to her mother, Mrs Seddon. Miss F. Shand, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mrs Monro, of Wellington. Miss Skerrett has arrived in Wellington by the Rangitata to spend a few months in Wellington. Sir Truby King and his daughter have returned to New Zealand, and are in Wellington at present. Miss Gwen Wratt, of Wellington, is spending some time with Mrs Wratt, of Fendalton, Christchurch.

WAIRARAPA, October 10.

The military ball which took place in the Masterton Municipal Hall was one of the chief successes of the year. The hall was beautifully decorated with festoons of coloured green and gold lights. .Among the guests present were: Miss Jessie Wingate (debutante), Mesdames M’Leary, Biss, Morton, Drew, Graham, Gordon, M‘Kenzie, B. Iveson, and Conly; Misses B. Jackson, Noni Malmo, I. Cooper, G. Jackson, A. Evans, J. Morton, N. Welsh, B. Holmwood, Bebe Francis, Cunningham, M. Fanthorpe, Van Praagh, Beetham. Anderson, Young, Johnston, and Cohen. The engagement is announced of Barbara, daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Williams, Te Parae, Masterton, to Colin, son of Mrs John Deans, of Riccarton, Christchurch.

The marriage took place recently at Nelson of Mr Victor Hooper, formerly of Masterton, and Miss Kathleen Goble, formerly of Carterton. The wedding was solemnised in Pahiatua on Wednesday of Mr J. Melville, of Mount Albert, Auckland, and Miss Rose, of Kohinui, Pahiatua. Mrs D. B. Carrick and Mrs Eric Dalziell, of Masterton, are the guests of Mrs Kelly, Rotorua. Mr and Mrs J. E. Jenkins, Renall street. Masterton, have spent a most enjoyable time visiting many places in the South Island.

Mrs C. F. Vallance, Kahumingi, is visiting Auckland. Miss Maunsell, Pownall street, Masterton, who has been visiting Wellington, has returned home. Miss Hosking, Church street, Masterton, is spending a holiday at Glenburn. Mrs Peter Gordon and Miss Jean Graham returned by the Aorangi last week from a visit to the Islands. Mrs G. H. Collie, of Masterton, has been on a short visit to Wellington.

Mr and Mrs H. E. Andrews, of Wellington, are visiting Masterton, and are the guests of Mr and Mrs W. G. Lamb. Miss Powell, of Stanley Bay, Wellington. is staying with friends in Masterton.

Miss Hibbard, of Martinborough, has been spending a holiday in Wellington. Miss Wilson and Miss F. Wilson, of Wairarapa, are the guests of Mrs Norman Moore, Wanganui. Mr and Mrs W. R. Birch, of Wairarapa, have gone to Timaru for the Brandon —Morris wedding. Mr and Mrs H. M. Peacock have returned to Masterton from a visit to Wellington.

Mrs C. 0. Hodgins, Coradine street, Masterton, has returned from a visit to Wellington.

FEILDING, October 10. Mrs Hart Lewis, of Fiji, has been the guest of Mrs M'Clure, Highfield road. Miss Sylvia Hanlon, of Napier, has been spending a few days with Mrs Redmayne. Mr and Mrs W. Fry, of Feilding, their son and daughter and Mr E. O. Mackay, were to leave on a tour of Belgium, the battlefields, Germany, Switzerland, and France, returning by air to London, says a recent London paper. Mrs Hugh Baily, of New Plymouth, is the guest of Mrs 0. Webster.

Miss Molly Miles has returned after a pleasant holiday spent at Taihape. Mrs Carter gave a very jolly bridge afternoon last Thursday at her home, *’ Box Hilj.” Sandon road. Those present included Mesdames St. Paul, Salmon, Carmine, Brewer, Revington-Jones, Novis, Graham, Kingston, Kingston, sen. (Hamilton), Hare, and others. The prizes were won by Mrs J. Graham and Mrs Henry Hare.

WANGANUI, October 10. Mrs J. C. Wickham, of Wanganui East, is visiting Pahiatua this week. Mrs W. Hall and the Misses Molly and Dorothy Hall are spending a few weeks’ holiday in Wellington. Mr and Mrs Len Paul were visitors to Auckland races , last week. Miss Minnie Grace, who has been spending a week or two in Wanganui, returned to New Plymouth yesterday. Mrs H. D. Bates, St. Hill street, has returned from Auckland. Miss Bessie Gaisford, of Marton, is visiting Palmerston North, for the golf tournament.

Mrs A. G. Cross, Durie Hill, is visiting Auckland. “

. Veitch, -who has been visiting Wanganui for a few days, has returned to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Hugh Wills, of Eltham, are guests of Mrs S. Powdrell, St. John’s

Mr and Mrs Hudson Davis and Miss Davis, of Garden suburb, Durie Hill “ a J® returned from a trip to Wellington. Mrs G. Weekee, Wanganui East, was hostess at ■ a pleasant card evening on Thursday.

The St. John’s Bowling Club opened on Saturday last, when there was a good attendance of members and friends present. Mrs Herd rolled up the first kitty. Among the ladies present were Mesdames C. H. Rhodes, H. Rowling. T. Rice, L. Bassett, T. Taylor, Laurie, Simpson, F. Carpenter, F. Delves, F. Cunningham, M’Brearty, Brass, Tarrant, F. Moffett, Harle, and Allan.

PALMERSTON N., October 10. On Friday evening Miss J. Rein held a most enjoyable dance for her pupils and friends. The P.D.C. restaurant and lounge were bright with bowls of sweet peas, anemones, and irises. Miss Muir wore a charming frock of saxe blue with a shoulder spray of scarlet tulips. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs J. Miller, Mr and Mrs F. Opie, Miss N. Mahon, Miss R. Day, Miss A. Turner, Misses N. and B. James (New Orleans), Miss F. Lunn, Miss L. Sinclair, Miss P. Wolfe, Miss E. Manson, Miss H. Ramsey, Miss M. Rodgers. Miss E. M’Millan, Miss W. Thompson, Misses Spelman, Misses Bell, Miss R Swainson (Feilding), Miss M. Wass, and Messrs P. Cope, A. Strange, R. Saxbj. Teall, B. O’Shea, D. Boddy, C. Burnett. H. London, B. Eising, T. Fraser, W. Young, A. Sundbourne, W. Horsfall, J Penman, J. Cope, Scottt, MKay, C. Turner, and J. Pegden. On Thursday evening Mrs J. Hall gave a delightful gift party at her residence, Broadway avenue, in honour of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Mona Morten seen. Mrs Hall received her guests in a floral crepe de chine frock, while Miss Mortensen wore flame georgette and lace. Miss Kelly, matron of the Patea Public Hospital, is the guest of Miss Crombie. Moody, of Napier, is the guest of Mrs Spencer.

Mrs R. H. Varden sailed from Wellington on Tuesday en route for England and Canada.

Mies Mavis Martin, of Wairarapa, is the guest of Mrs Hewitt for the- golf tournament.

Mrs John Duncan, of Wellington, and Miss JoyceJDuthie. of Heretaunga, are the guests of Mrs P. Baldwin. The Misses H. and E. Burgess, of Hawera, are the guests of the Misses vtarren for the golf-tournament. Ur and Mrs Putnam are on a motor to ur to Rotorua and Auckland. Mrs D. C. Collins, of Featherston; Mis? Aline Barton, of Featherston, and Miss Dorothy Anderson, of Christchurch, are the guests of Mrs L. A. Abraham for the golf tournament.

nr j POVERTY BAY, October 8. Mr and Mrs H. Holderness, of ChristMr« C T’ r h xr h mi e been Mr and Mrs J. C. N. Thomas, have left for th« south.

Mrs J. Jamieson, who had been on an extended tour of America, returned to New Zealand by the Aorangi on October 6.

Miss M. E. Craig has returned from an extended visit to Northern Queensland, New Guinea, and Lord Howe Island.

Ladies’ night at the Savage Club was a huge success, and 500 folk thronged the City Hall, where the function was held. The decorations were characteristic of Savage Club social ideas, the entertainment provided was of a very high standard, and a sumptuous supper was provided. Among the many present were Mesdames T. Jex-Blake, W. A. Bowie, B. Jeffreys, G. Stock, J. J. Heasley, C; Margoliouth, H. Thodey, L. Miles, Holderness (Christchurch), O’Meara, Reed, Hamilton-Irvine, H. Kenway, H. Williams, H. Moriee, F. Tolerton, H. Chrisp, R, Gambrill, Wallis, Bright, Fitzgerald, C. H. Wells, N. Bull, J. C. N. Thomas, Wellham, G. J. Winter, L. Balfour, A. G. Lancaster, C. Matthews, R. Crawford. H. M’Lernon, T. Adams, H. Packe, M. Foster, F. B. Palairet, I. Mirfield. W. Kohn, H. Barton, T. Corson, LissantClayton, H. F. Forster, W. J. Sinclair, A. J. Barnard, K. Woodward, F. J. Jeune, Geoff. Jeune, J. G. Chrisp, A. J. Nicol, A. Zaehariah, D. J. Parker, L. Parker, A. Stoneham, N. Poulgrain, James Pirie, V. Harre, G. H. Vincent. J, Martin, A. Williamson, Blackburn, I. Stephenson, J. M'Leod, G. Marsicano, Bignall, J. S. Allan, S. Collins, W. A. Smith, P. Bayley, G. Holmes, Allen (3), C. Walsh, A. Hampton. C. L. Petry, W. M'Kinnon, Jennings, Jenkins, Morley, W. F. Iles, L. Bright, Martin, Sheppard. B. Aislabie. Robinson, File, and Mann, and Misses D. Jeune, P. Crawford, M. Thodey, B. and S. Chrisp, L. Bain, J. Telford, J. Bourne (Auckland), C. Tizard (Christchurch), M. Coop, E. Winter, E. Matthews, M. Foster, E. Heine, Corson M. Pirie, P. Martin, E. Parker, D. Hunt,

S. M’Leod, M. Barnard, P. de Costa, D. Nicol, Whiting, C. Foster, H. Khull, A’. Leslie, R. Woodward, P. Hampton, L, Brown, A. Crossland. Albrecht, Andrews, N. Stubbs. Ballinger, D. Wallen, E, Aislabie, Zaehariah (2), Adair, and Taylor.

Mrs Leslie Miles gave a charming little musical tea for her husband’s brother, Mr Charles Miles, of Wellington, who is at present visiting Gisborne. Mr Miles is on a 10 days’ tour of the coast, and travels by the Shaw, Savill, and Albioq Company’s motor ship, now in the Gisr borne roadstead.

Mrs J. C. N. Thomas gave an enjoy, able forenoon tea in honour of her guest, Mrs Holderness, of Christchurch, prior to the departure of the latter. Those present were Mesdames Levinge, Willock, B, Smith, L. Cotterill, R. M’Lean, H, Bennett, A. R. Hine, W. G. Sherratt, E. H. Mann. R. C. Murphy. H. G. Wellborne. and Dodgshun, and Misses Bradley and Craig.

Mrs W._ A. Bowie entertained the fol. lowing friends at bridge this week:—» Mesdames N. Bull, H. G. Wellborne, L, Miles, R. M. Gunn, A. J. Cox, G. Willock, H. Bennett. A. Muir, and R. J. Kerridge, Dr Nina Muir, and Mioses J. Bourns (Auckland). A, Gray, G. Buswell, and C. de Lautour.

Mrs R. J. Kerridge leaves this week for Wellington to join the Marama for Sydney, whence she continues her journey to Durban by the Ceramic. Prior to her departure she has been treated to a number of bon-voyage parties, the followIng ladies being her recent hostesses:—Mi's L. T. Burnard, Mrs A. J. Cox, Mrs T, Adams. Mrs R. Crawford, and Mrs Hamilton-Irvine.

HAWKE’S BAY, October 10.

Splendid weather was enjoyed for the Napier Park races with the exception of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. There was a large attendance, and some exciting racing was witnessed. Among those, present were Mrs J. S. M'Leod, wearing a black and white ensemble and a black hat; Miss M'Leod, black cloth tailored suit and black felt hat; Mrs H, Tonkin, black coat and skirt and black felt hat; Mrs Nebigin, navy blue ensemble with white spot and navy blue hat; Mrs F. G. Smith, navy suit and hunter’s green felt hat. Mrs Douglas, black tailored suit and beige felt hat; Mrs J. Morgan, rose tweed coat and hat in rose beige; Mrs O’Meara, tweed pleated suit and brown felt hat; Mrs D. Newbigin, navy blue spotted crepe de chine suit and small navy blue hat: Mrs Ruddenklau, black ensemble and black straw hat with georgette: Mrs K. Ruddenklau, fawn tweed coat and felt hat to tone; Mrs A. Small (Hastings), black crepe de chine suit and wine felt hat; Mrs Todd (Waipukurau), ensemble of wine crepe de chine with white spot and wine felt hat; Mrs Harris, brown georgette frock and rose straw hat; Mrs Gleadon, navy crepe de chine suit and navy and beige straw hat: Mrs H, H. Wylie, all-blue frock, Hudson Bay seal coat, and hat to tone; Miss Harrison, black cloth coat, fur collar, and black hat; Mrs R. Stewart, brown silk faille frock with brown and orange hat; Mrs J. Lowry, black crepe de chine suit with white blouse and black felt hat; Miss Goring Johnston, beige and brown tailored suit and small tweed hat; Mrs T. Cunningham, black silk ensemble and green felt hat; Mrs H. Stratton, tweed jumper suit relieved with orange and felt hat to tone; Mrs W. G. Stead, brown and fawn tailored suit and baku.straw hat; Mrs Robertson, tweed suit and fawn felt hat; Mrs J. Mason, black cloth coat and skirt and black felt hat; Mrs G. Thomson, brown check tweed suit and brown felt hat with furs; Sirs, O. Krogh, biown- and fawn crepe de chine coat, skirt with pleated frills, and hat to tone; Mrs T. Geddis, black tailored suit with black felt hat: Miss G. Russell, black satin with green felt hat; Miss Branson, black tailored suit and black felt hat; Mrs Hanlon, brown spotted tweed suit and fawn hat; Mrs Leversedge, black suit with black felt hat; Mrs Ford North, navy blue ensemble with navy blue hat; Miss E. Barry, orange crepe de chine frock and felt hat; Miss F. Weber, blue and white frock and hat to tone; Miss M. Cornford, tweed tailored coat and fawn felt hat; Miss A. Ormond, brown suit and brown hat; Mrs Hebley, blue tweed coat and blue felt hat; Mrs Ruddock, brown coat and beige straw hat; Miss M. Russell, frock and black felt hat; Mrs T. Morfin, mauve tweed suit and hat to correspond; Miss T. Morrin, wine check jumper suit and felt hat; Miss M. Stead, wine tweed suit and wine felt hat; Miss J. Landels, black check tailored suit and fawn felt hat; Mrs Barnes, black ensemble and

black felt bat; Mrs Haldane, blue with white spot ensemble in crepe de chine and hat to tone; Mrs H. Bull, black suit and black hat; Mrs Ziele, green tweed tailored suit and fawn felt hat; Mrs W Mawson, brown check coat and brown felt hat; Airs M'Clurg, navy ensemble with white spot and navy hat; Miss D Smith,, tweed tailored suit and fawn felt hat; Miss C. Smith, black tailored suit and black felt hat; Mrs AV, M'Caw, navy blue ensemble and navy blue hat; Mrs S. Twigg, fawn ensemble and hat to tone. Mrs N. M’Rae, of Wairoa, is the guest of Miss J. Graham, Ormond. Mr and Mrs G M Reynolds, of Pt"- r: Bay, who have been on a visit to Hastings. have return <1 home. JtT~s Hughes, of Wairoa, has been visit ing friends in Gisborne.

Mr and Mrs Bell, of Wanganui, are at present on a visit to Havelock North

Miss Nita M’Hardy, who has been spending a holiday in Auckland, has returned to Hawke’s Bay. .The Right Hon. J. G. Coates and Mrs Coates were visitors to Napier for the week-end, and were present at the Napier Park races. They were the guests of Mr and MrsE. J. Herrick during their stay in Hawke’s Bay. Mr and Mrs T. H. Lowry, of Okawa. have returned from Auckland. Mr and -Mrs Heslop, of Christchurch, are visiting Auckland. Mrs F. G. M’Ardle, of Wairoa, is at present visiting Auckland. Mrs George Bowron, of Christchurch, who has been visiting Napier, has returned.

Mr. and Mrs Brendon, of Wellington, are visiting Napier. Mr and Mrs A. Wood and Miss E. Panting, of Opotiki, are at present on a visit to Napier, and are staying at the Masonic Hotel.

.Miss Joan Wright, who has been on a visit to Napier, has returned to her home in Wellington. Mrs J. Bundle, who has been on a visit to Wellington, has returned to her home at Greenmeadows.

Miss M. Goodall, of Wairoa, who has been on a visit to Dannevirke, has returned.

Miss M. Dean, of Wellington, is at •present on a visit to Napier. Mr and Mrs A. Winton, of Christchurch, are spending a holiday in the Wairoa district.

WAIKATO, October 10. The Hunt Club Ball, held in the Tauranga town hall, was a huge success. Visitors 'were present from all parts of the district. Those present included Mesdames F. Boyd, J. A. Jordan, Bertram, Wyllie, J. Green, J. Wrigley, _D. Kennedy, Selby, Crowley, W. Stevens, F. Moloney, W. Orr, W. Tanner, ;Tronson, W. Roberts, A. Rawlinson. J. Tanner, T; Rogers, and Harris, and Misses N. Howden, K. Baker, P. Fell, L. Bartley. B. Edwards. D. Reid. K. Jordan. Snodgrass, N. Prior, M. Saunders; O. Armitage, J. Wilkens, G. Dyer, E. Waters, P. Hetherington. A. Miller. B. Hardy, M. Wratten, K. Standish, M. Orr, L. Corrigan, F. Edwards, B. Turner, R, Patterson, L. Bartley, Mansel, H. Riddell, M. M'Pherson, Cramer, Roberts, G. Bell, E. Neldon, C. Merriman, and B. Hardy.

- A farewell party was given at “ Gwynnelands,” Cambridge, the home of Mrs Jennins, for Mrs N. G. Sutherland, who is leaving Cambridge to reside in Hamilton. Those present were Mesdames Nelson, A. H. Nieoll, W. Tod, I. Taylor, .D. Lundon, M. Wells, Neely, E. E. Roberts, Calvert. B. Couper, and G. G. L. Taylor, and Mieses Hart, Christophers, and Gwynneth.

The members of St. Peter’s Tennis Club held a dance in the parish hall on Saturday night. The guests were received by Mrs G. R. Barnett. Those present were Mrs K. Geary, Misses I. Pratt. K. Little, L’. Trythall, J. Gaze, D. Pratt, P. English, Wingate, I. M’Kinnon, E. Coombes, P. Bullock, R. Joyce, Judge, E. Bullock, and V. Sanders.

The annual dance of the Loyal Duke of Cambridge Lodge was held in the Regent Hall. Those present were Mesdames H. •Villiams. Kingdom M'Bride, Hicks, Scott, Chard. Bowden, N. Malham. St. John, G. Worms, Lethbridge, Bishop. Jones, ind Gordon, Misses E. Billing, E. Williams, A. White, M. Onyon, Burkes. N. Hunter, A. Bushell, H. Sharp, Hyde. V, Revell, Dale, Carson, H. Sharp, D. Harris, O. Bishop, P. Gordon, T. Peterson, L. Burt. M. Green, O. Lock, D. Harris, G. Ranby, Fawsett, S. Layne. Watt.

A farewell was given to Mrs M. J. Belgrave by the members of the Frankton Croquet Club on Friday, prior to her departure for Levin. Those present included Mesdames Denz. Wright, O’Brien, Mason, Bolton, Connell, Dillicar. Buckland, Toombs, Wigzel, Olive, Speedy, Halberg, Harris, Rockell, Clayton, Larney, Ashby, E. Brown, Price. Dwyer, Brough, and Carroll, and Miss Speedy.

AUCKLAND. October 9. The racing at Ellerslie last Saturday, when the Auckland Racing Club’s spring meeting was opened in showery weather, drew only a moderate attendance, and the new spring fashions were unable to show themselves, the wearing of coats and wraps being imperative. Ideal weather, however, prevailed for the second day, and smart light tweeds in costumes and ensembles were both popular and attractive. Pretty wide-brimmed ballibuntal and bangkok hats gave place to the close-fitting felts of last season. Some of the visitors to Auckland were Mrs T. H. Lowry (Hawke’s Bay), Lady Blunden (Ireland), Mesdames Gibbons (Cambridge), D. Manson (Christchurch), and Lindsay Upfill (Calcutta). A reception was" held last Tuesday afternoon in the Lyceum Club to welcome Miss Stella Murray to Auckland. Azaleas and other spring flowers were need to decorate the lounge, and the guest-' of honour was welcomed by Mrs W. H. Parkes, president of ,the Lyceum Club. During the ’afternoon a musical programme was gone through, after which tea was served in the luncheon room. Miss Betty Lee, who has been visiting relatives in Dunedin and Queenstown, has returned to Auckland. Mrs H. S. Fitzherbert, of Auckland, and her daughter, Mrs C. Chilwell, also of Auckland, are the guests of Mrs J. B. Wither, Palmerston North, for the Fitz-herbert—Platts-Mills wedding. Mrs Cantrell, of Dunedin, is a visitor to Auckland, and was present at the tea party given by the Victoria League last Friday afternoon in honour of Miss Stella Murray, the celebrated singer. .Mrs Hewitt, of Palmereton North, is visiting Auckland, and is staying at Hotel Cargen. The sympathy of a large circle of friends has been extended towards Mrs Fitchett on the death of her-distinguished husband, Dr’Frederick Fitchett, which occurred last Sunday after a short illness. Prior to the interment a memorial service was held in St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Rev. Canon ■Fancourt conducting the service, when a large concourse of friends was present. -.The tragic death of Mrs '-Dorothy Singer, which occurred last Tuesday morning, cast a feeling of great depression all over Auckland, for she was held in high esteem by. a wide circle of musical

friends. Mrs Singer wao always willing to give her services in support of any charitable cause, and Auckland will feel her loss keenly as an organiser of benefit concerts and entertainments. She was born in Auckland 37 years ago, and her family is comprised of a little girl of 11 and a boy of 9. The funeral was a very fine tribute to her memory’, for scores' and scores of motor cars, as well as those set apart for the carrying of wreaths and floral offerings, followed the remains to the Purewa Cemetery.