TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 4019, 24 March 1931, Page 59

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, March 23. Aliss N. Duthie is visiting Christchurch. Mrs J. Coates has left for Auckland. Aliss Florence Woodrnffe. an artist from England, is staying at Leith House. The Hon. Mrs R. Vane, of England, is staying at the Grand Hotel. Miss Rogers, of Nelson, is the guest of Lady Ferguson, “ AVychwood.” Miss Pauline Gould has gone to Oamaru to "visit friends. The Misses Greenslade have been visiting Queenstown. Miss Cara Graham has returned from the North Island. Mrs Max Friedlander has returned to Auckland. Mrs Ralph Chaffey has returned to Waiau, North Canterbury. Mr and Mrs A. Al. Cameron have returned from Timaru. Mr and-Mrs J. Waters have returned from Wellington. Mrs N. K. Cox, of Timaru, is visiting Dunedin. Mrs A. C. Begg and Aliss Begg are making a short stay in Christchurch. Mr and Mrs A. C. Cameron have returned from Hamner Springs. Miss May Andrew has returned to Ghriatchurch. Mrs J. C. Nichols was in town dining last week, returning to Kuriheka on Saturday. Mrs J. A. Cook, Mrs Harne. of Peru. Miss Denniston, and Miss Pauline Gould returned from the lakes at the beginning of last week. Lady Robb, of England, who has been touring the South Island, left on Wednesday for Wellington. Miss Dalrymple, with her niece, Miss Ritchie, of Edinburgh, have been staying at Queenstown. The Rev. G. A. Teall and Mrs Teall, of Melanesia, are visiting Mrs Alex. Martin, “ Lansdowne,” High street.

Miss Mary Lush, of Invercargill, is the guest of Mrs Hardy-Johnson, All Saints’ V icarage.

Miss M'Dougall, of Christchurch, has been touring the Southern Lakes, and is now visiting Dunedin.

Miss May Andrew, of Christchurch, entertained a number of friends at tea in the Tudor Hall. Present were Alesdames G. A. Al'Dougall, Innes Walker, and Misses J. Priest. A. Brewer, P. Alandeno, J. Ritchie, and Livingston (2).

Mrs J. Coates, who is leaving for Auckland, where she intends spending, some time, gave a morning tea at the Tudor Hall. Present were Mesdames E. J. P. Denny, A. Shrimpton, Al'Beth, Passmore, Lindon, Bertinshaw, C. Al'Adanj, A. C. Button, and Easther.

A morning tea party was given by Miss Margaret Dunlop at Musselburgh rise on Tuesday for Miss Jocelyn Dunlop. Also present were Misses Y. Champtaloup, E. • Lee, Al. Begg, E. Johnson, J. Thompson, B. Service, D. Adam, M. Lush, of Invercargill, and Al. Haise.

On Friday Mrs E. C. Reynolds gave an afternoon tea in honour of the Hon. Mrs R. Vane. The hostess received her guests ■in the drawing room, tea being served in the dining room. Among those present were Lady Williams, Mesdames Russell Ritchie. G. R. Ritchie,. J. A. Cook, Edmond. F. Fitchett. Batchelor, Riley, and Misses Williams, Denniston, Mill, and Vallange. On Saturday Mrs J. A. Cook entertained the Hon. Mrs R. Vane at dinner, followed by bridge.

A meeting was held in the Hudson Memorial Kindergarten, Caversham, on the evening of March 16, when there was a large attendance of _ ex-kindergarteners present. A pleasant time was spent in a competition and musical items. Then Miss Dutton explained the object of the meeting, which was to form a, Kindergarten Graduates’ Association, to enable members to meet and keep in touch with the work being done in the various kindcrgartens, and perhaps give assistance if necessary. A president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer were appointed and arrangements made for the next

meeting. Supper was served, after which “ Auld Lang Syne ” was sung, bringing the evening to a close. The Kaituna Ladies’ Bowling Club celebrated its twenty-first birthday by a social evening at the Vedic, which was prettily decorated with the club’s colours, borne 60 members and representatives from the Dunedin Centre and sister clubs were present, progressive 500 being played. Ihe prizes were won by Mrs Grieve (Kaituna) and Mrs Heenan (Dunedin). A bnthday cake with 21 candles was cut by tile president and handed to the guests, bpeeches were made and reminiscences given oi the early days of the club. On Friday afternoon at the Otago n omen s Club Mr Harold Large, honoi ary organiser of the penny-a-day scheme tor the immediate relief of the distress in the earthquake area, addressed the members. Lady Ferguson was in the chair, lhe speaker emphasised the need» tor money to be distributed to the sett ers who were in dire need of food and clothing. Die coming winter would see them in a poor way if something more piompt than the Government help were not torthcoming. The scheme which he had been sent down from Napier to set i o requires every person in Otago a d Southland to give one penny a day tor the next six months to give the necesto Jhe stricken dwellers noith of Napier. The money will be sent !fetrib„do" te “ Bw c °“ lJ c “" ,n TnT, d w S !‘i tful T‘’ an , ce was - iven at the ,°\ Hall on I-riday evening as a farewell to Mr Roger Blunt, who has been t?s7 e nr- a t niember of the New Zealand -rT ani wluch leaves shortly for England The hall was beautifully decorated with streamers of red, white from the ’electric’ - Cucket bats, pads, stumps, and fomn\2E n r r n Wlth masse ? of lovely flowers form Af I he a >?l sl- °PQate apd effective and Mrs < T' ol ' a T’”’ • Iresent 1 resent wcre Mr Ttn 1 Ml * Brin sley, pin.. Mr and Mrs Mrs Cm»l lr ‘Vr Ravncr - Mr and lade G C e^E?J ,SSe r< A \^ ri est, E. Greensstat’hani p’ r* ’’ i C i> V est , on ’ Salmond, Statham, I . (.ampbell, Leatham Kiner C B M? p X - n M »» lliC -AS c, -V«. 31'Ro?; \ Ji 1 A, tken. Benson. Hi 1 sell ‘and Spe 4 ght ’ Stabl >’ and Ra "- nEi f Messrs Benson. Guthrie J Dodgshun. R. Cox. R. Thomas. F. Edmord J- RinglamL Styche. C. Moller, B. Blair W EBrntt C p C {’j.t- Dunning’ Hill Ell'ott, Cuddie, Fraser, A. Howe All in L F Ka n M ‘ Cl V n0 o nt > C. Holmes, d’. R Wilsmi Tv T Sinitll l C ' Cameron -n. n iisoii, and A . Cavanagh.

M>. a 1? T A V t ERCARG ILL. Alareh 21. reimep™, C&S' 1 rock r 4tnfi MrS A’ T Roxbul ’gh, of Castletock Station, and their two sons, have reThe 11 Ro!-ks. ie attCl ' speudin = a holiday at Mr and Mrs Struan Gardiner, of Clifuen, have returned home having been the SUS. and MrS E- B- Pilc heL Spey Dr and Mrs J. Pottinger and family. Don street, have returned from their vacation at Aloeraki. i Eva Payne, of Dunedin, who has been the guest of Mrs AV. L. Bews, Lewis street, has returned home. Mr and Mrs H. F. Drewe and family, River road, spent last week-end at The Mrs N. J M. Rein and the Misses Oelene and Myra Rein, Gala street, also visited lhe Rocks last week-end. « Mrs R. A. Anderson and Miss Kathleen Anderson, of Victoria Park, have been spending a short holiday in Queenstown. Mrs J. Shand, sen., and her daughter, Airs T. Cunningham, of Hastings are visiting Mr and Mrs C. R. Shand, Centre Bush. Miss Swale, of Limehills, gave a bridge party at her home last Wednesday evening in honour of Mrs J. Shand of Hastings. On Wednesday evening Miss Linley Herdman, of Christchurch, was the guest of honour at a party given by Miss Erin Moft’et at her home, Louisa street. Others present were Misses Molly Hoyles, Thelma Mac Ewan, Helen Sale, Anita Tapley, and Sheila Douglas; and Messrs P. Gilchrist, J. Hamilton, H. Howorth. R. Piper, H. Carswell, and H. Watson.

On Thursday evening Miss Mary Loughnan, Gala street, entertained in Miss Herdman’s honour." On Friday afternoon Miss Margaret Gilkinson was farewelled by the Invercargill members of the Archerfield Old Girls’ Association in the Mary Elizabeth Lounge. Others present were Mesdames W. A. Roxburgh (Castlerock), R. R. Binney, and J. A. C. MacKenzie (Riverton), and Misses Kathleen Anderson. Phyllis Drewe, Kitty Wilson, Marjorie Todd, Lulu Henderson, Marjorie Baird (Wyndham), Phyllis and Marjorie Shand, Molly Hoyles, Edna Masters, and Lulu Kennedy. The annual meeting of the Bridge Circle of the Southland Women’s Club was held in the club rooms last Friday afternoon, when the following office-bearers

elected:—Chairwoman, Mrs R. S. Mclnnes (re-elected); deputy-chairwoman. Sirs T. M. Macdonald; honorary secretary, Mrs M. Mitchel; committee. Mesdames F; O. MacG^bb 2 n ’ W. G. Tait. C. F. Hackworth, and J. Thomson, and Misses McLeod and Perrin; representative on club executive, Mrs M. Mitchel. Mr Jack Hazlett, Mr Bill Hazlett and Mr Alan Speight were the hosts at a jolly dance staged at Castledowns, the residence of Mr and Mrs W. Cunningham, on Monday evening. Those present were Mr and Mrs B. W. Hewat. Mr and Mrs R. Stout, Mr and Mrs G. St. V. Keddell, Mr and Mrs W. E. Hunt, Mr and Mrs E. A. Wilding (Wilanda Downs), Mr and Mrs T. Menzies Watson (Morven.), Mr and Mrs A. Macdonald (The Plains). Mrs Garfield Crawford, Mrs J. W. Fisher. Misses Kitty Haslett, Kathleen Anderson, Audrey Abbey-Jones, Mary Webb, Prue Smith, Erin Moffet, Anita Tapley, Olive Holloway. Nancy Strettell, Marjorie Todd, Mary Bond. Nancy Bond (Dunrobin), and Joan Nichol (Ashburton). Dr Jennings, and Messrs J. Sinclair, B. O’Dowda, N. Watson, G. Todd, C. Plain, C. Rout, E. Tapley, H. Carswell. A. Howorth, M’Gregor (2) (Mount Linton), and B. Savill.

It was unfortunate that the weather was not more kindly to the Invercargill Plunket Society at its garden party on ■Wednesday afternoon. Despite the gale, however, there was a fair attendance at the Karitane Hunt Home where the fete was held. On Thursday evening the bridge drive arranged by members of the committee, and held in the Southland Women’s Club, yielded better returns. Amongst the players were Mesdames W. S. Todd. A. M. Macdonald. T. M. Macdonald. W. Macalister, W. Handyside, C. F. Hackworth, J. G. Macdonald, C. B. Tapley, H. AV. Royds, J. Robertson. J. Collie, B. Cochrane, W. G. Tait, Dougherty. S. M. Macalister, J. 11. Weymouth, W. A. Hinehey. A. Cutt, A. G. Seddon, J. M’Crostie, M'Hugh. F. Robinson, J. F. H. Alexander, J. D. Mitchell, A. Strang. R. Roscow, R. Brownlie, J. A. Lush, J. Purvis, C. Otway, J. Vickery, L. C. Smith. Nicholson. E. Smythies. C. C. Jennings, W. A. Oliver. J. H. Watson, and S. Ritchie, and Misses M. Muir, Thompson , Warneke. Patterson, M. MTntyre, Hanks, Whitmore, S. Weymouth, O. Rein, M. Perrin, Talbot, C. M’Leod, Hay, and E. Robertson. There was a large crowd of dancers in the Federal Lounge last Saturday evening, when a special cabaret proved that Invercargill young people are eager to begin the dancing season. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs A. G. Seddon, Mr and Mrs W." L. Bews, Misses Marian Royds, Erin Moffet, Thelma Mac Ewan, Linley Herdman (Christchurch), Lois Douglas. Sheila Douglas, Mary Loughnan, Nancy Loughnan. Mollie Hoyles. Phyllis Taylor, Prue Smith. Marjorie Todd, Olive Holloway, Phyllis Ciinliffe, Moira Johnston, Grace Sligo, Vera Kidd, and Rene Ward, and Dr Jennings, and Messrs E. Nichol, A Howorth, H. Carswell, J. Hamilton. R. Piper, G. Reed, A. M’Curdy, C. Rout, C. Cassells. E Taplev. G. Todd, Macalister (2), Saxelby, B. Scully, J. Dundas, G. Burk, and L. Bentley.

. OAMARU. March 21. Mrs Holmes is visiting friends in Dunedin. Mrs Scott, who has been spending a few days with Mrs Orbell, Reed street, has returned to Timaru. S- Orbell has gone to Dunedin. On Wednesday morning Mrs Orbell gave a delightful “ kitchen ” tea in honour of Miss Joan Reid, “ Burnside,” who is to be married early in April.

WAIMATE, March 21. Miss Gladys Manchester, who has been the guest of her mother, Airs George Manchester, Mill road, has left for Oamaru. Miss Meg Loughnan, who has been visiting friends in Waimate, has returned to Fairlie. Mrs Denton has returned to Christchurch after a fortnight’s holiday spent at the Royal Hotel. Airs and Aliss M. Treacv, who have been on an extended visit to Dunedin and Oamaru. have left for their home in FeildMiss Treaey, who is an ex-pupil of the Waimate District High School, spent some years in the Telegraph Department of the Post Office at Waimate. The engagement is announced of Gertrude Alary (Alolly), only daughter of Mr and Airs H. H. Henderson, of St. Clair, Dunedin, and Alatthew James Stuart Holmes. “ The Bungalow,” Waimate, only son of Air and Airs Al. Stuart Holmes, of Queen street, Dunedin. Aliss Ann Buckley has returned to Christchurch after visiting friends in Waimate. Airs and Aliss Erica Westmacott have returned to Timaru after spending the week-end with Airs H. Al. AlacFarlane, “ Waikora.” The AVaimate Plunket Committee held a most successful garden fete in Victoria Park. Those in charge of stalls were—afternoon tea stall, Mesdames d’Auvergne, Adams. Alanchester, Rattray, Cocks. Aiming. Scott, Borrie, and Smith, and Aliss d’Auvergne; cake stall, Alesdames Fraser, and Templar, assisted by Mrs Watters and Aliss Reynolds; produce stall,

Alesdames Studholme and Douglas, assisted by Aliss Al Lean and Airs Johnson. Otaio; s'veet stall. Alesdames Richards, Wilson, and Sawell: and ice-cream stall. Airs H. Meredith and Alisses Gorman and Aferedith.

TIMARU, March 20. ,-Urs J. Mowbray Tripp, “Silverton.” 'mo iias been staying in Christchurch, lias returned home. Aliss Alarjorie TurnerAVilliams, of Hastings, who has been staying with Aliss Iripp, Orari Gorge, has left for Christchurch. Airs Roland Hill, of Te Kuiti. who has been staying with Mrs W. H. Helmore, Kqromiko.-’ Wai-iti road, has left for Chi istchurch, where she is the truest of -Mrs Bowen. Mr and Airs A. S. Elworthy, Holme w ho have been staying with Airs VV. N. Bond, of “ Dunrobin,” Southland, have returned home. Aliss R uth Barker, of “'Rocky Ridges.” Geraldine, who has been staying with Mr e AVilfrid White, “ Summerhill,” has returned home, Airs O. Richards, of Alburv. has returned from a visit to England. Aliss Priscilla Haythorne, of England, who has been staying with Airs Bernard Tripp, “ Orielton, ’ has left for a trip to the North Island. Alfss Elena Helmore, “Koromiko,” is staying with Aliss Betty Bowen, of Christchurch. Mrs W. Westmacott and Aliss Erica Westmacott, Nile street, who spent the week-end with Airs H. AL AlacFarlane. of “ W aikora,” Waimate, have returned Mrs Alalcolm Aliller, of W’ellington, who has been staying with her mother, Airs Edgar-Jones, “ Cftiritiri,” is now staying with Airs J. C. Guinness, Farmleigh,” Ealing. Airs R. J. Gilmour, of Invercargill, who has been staying with Airs E. G. Kerr, “ Ardgour,” Sealey street, has returned home. Airs John Forbes, of AA’aiuku. is staying with her mother, Airs G. P. W’ood, Wai-iti road.

Dr and Mrs L. S. Talbot. Te Weka street, who are visiting Central Otago, are expected home next week. Miss Alarjorie Edgar-Jones, “ Otiritiri,” is staying with her brother, Air E. Edgar-Jones, of Waiau. Airs Howard Tripp, Wai-iti road, who has been staying with Airs Charles Tripp, “ Nithdale,” Southland, has returned home. Aliss Alary Rolleston, Le Cren’s terrace, who has been staying with Airs T. Teschemaker, of Christchurch, has returned home. Aliss Olive Lyon, of England, and Aliss Betty Cossins, “ Ardnaquere,” Wai-iti road, left last week for a motor trip through North Canterbury. Alise A T ivien Raymond, Nile street, has left for Christchurch, where she will commence her Karitane training. Lady Robb, of England, who has been staying with Airs Howard Tripp, Wai-iti road, has left for Wellington, where she will stay at Government House. Airs Arthur Nichols, who has been staying with Aire AV. H. Hargreaves, of Kakahu, has left for her home, Kuriheka.

The Hon. Airs Peters, of England, who has been the guest of Airs AV. H. Helmore, “Koromiko,” AA 7 ai-iti road, has left for Wellington, where she will stay at Government House. Aliss Aloniea Cox, of Christchurch, ie the guest of Aliss Tripp. Orari Gorge. Aliss Nancy Orbell, “ The Croft,” Park lane, who. has been staying with Aliss, Tripp, of Orari Gorge, has returned home. Aliss Peggy Hunter-AVeston, “ Highthorne,” who has been staying with Airs Finch, of Oamaru. has returned home. Aliss Philippa Nairn, of Hastings, is the guest of Aliss Roea Tripp, AVai-iti road. Aire AVm. Raymond, Nile street, has left for a short visit to Christchurch. Aliss Alolly Rodgers, of Gore, who has been staying with Aire A. A. Scott, Bidwill street, has left to stay with Airs E. AlacDonald, of Fairlie. Aliss Aleg Loughnan, of Fairlie, is staying in Waimate. Airs Arthur Dixon, of AA T oodbury, is staying with Airs J. C. Le Cren, Grey road. Aliss Fox, AVai-iti road, hag left for a holiday in the North Island. _ Alise Ailsa Campbell, Wai-iti road, gave a very enjoyable bridge party in honour of Aliss Vivien Raymond, who will leave next week for Christchurch, where she intends taking up nursing. Those present, besides the guest of honour, were Alisses Joan Washbourn, Dendrah Rhodes, Cushla Alacassey (Dunedin), Dorothy AA T alton. Hester AVigley, Alary Bridges, Nancy Hall, Betty Kerr, Grace Alackay, and Helen Paterson. The popular informal dance on Wednesday evening and the race night cabaret at the Broadway last week, were both very successful. The setting of the room with coloured flowers, happy faces and charming frocks, made the time pass very merrily. Numbers of requests were recorded time and time again, and Mr Fred Edney played numbers on the piano. Afany Timaru dancers were present, with

x isitors from Dunedin, AVellington, Christchurch, and England. The singing of ’1 he Alore AA T e Are Together” brought the evening to an enjoyable close.

ASHBURTON, Alareh 21. Dr and Mrs G. I. Miller are spending a holiday m AA aikari. Aliss Joy Rawnsley is spending a few clays in .Sumner. Airs Aliller, of AVellington, who has been staying in Timaru, is now the guest ot Airs J. C. Guinness, Ealing. Airs AV. H. Robinson and Aliss A. AA’atson have left for Nelson, where they will represent Ashburton and Tinwald at the Dominion Conference of the Wopieirs Temperance Union. lhe Alisses Joyce and Enid EdgarJones. Timaru, who were the guests of Mrs J. C. Guinness, Ealing, returned home on Alonday. Airs Buchanan and Aliss Ruth Buchanan, who have been absent from Ashburton for some months, have returned to their house in Havelock street AVest. Aliss Pavitt. who was the guest of her aunt, Airs Rickman, Havelock street AA est, has gone to Diamond Harbour. Airs G. Scott, of AVellington. spent a few days with her mother, Airs D. Thomas. Carter’s Terrace. Airs Laing went to Sumner, where she spent a few days with Airs Edward Nicoll this week. Air and Airs Bond and Aliss Bond have gone on a trip to Franz Josef Glacier. On Saturday the opening of the golf season took place at the Ashburton golf links. Foursomes were played by members. Dr and Airs H. Hunter, of Christchurch, were the guests of Air and Airs Gerald Nicoll for a few days this week. Airs Cecil AVood, of Hackthorne, who spent a few days in Christchurch, returned home on Tuesday. Lady Nosworthy’ is the guest of Airs Albert Roberts for a few -days. Arrangements are well in hand for the High School jubilee, to be held at Easter. The programme includes a ball, reunion, garden party, church service, and rollcall of old pupils, and it is expected that a number of the latter will be present.

CHRISTCHURCH, Alareh 20. On Saturday afternoon the Christchurch Golf Club officially opened the season at the Shirley links. A mixed four-ball bogey match for the A. E. G. Rhodes Cup was played. There were over a hundred competitors, many of whom handed in very good cards, the winners being Dr and Airs P. Stanley Foster, with the remarkable score of 10 up. The reception rooms were decorated with dahlias, sweet peas, and gypsophila, and all the. players and their friends were entertained at tea-bj 7 Air Norton Francis, president of the club, and Sir Cyril Ward, captain. Amongst those present, in addition to the plavers, were Airs H. O. Devenish Aleares, Mrs J. H. Williams, Airs C. Garrett, Mrs F. Cowlishaw, Airs H. Price, Airs AV. Anderson, Airs R. Buddo (Napier). Aliss Al. Sheridan (Sydney), Aliss N. Le Cren, Aliss E. Davie, Aliss Al. Aliller (Invercargill), and Alise Alay Cracroft-AVilson. Aliss Helene Taylor was hostess at an enjoyable evening party given at her home in Ayonside, in honour of Aliss Eva Lucas, who is ehortly to be married. Aluch amuse-

ment was caused by games and competitions. The guests included Airs AV. Taylor, Alisses Jean Houghton, Alavis Small. Eva Lucas, Rita Fox, Dorie and Alabel Cribb, Alavis Lucas, Ethel Yole. Olive and Iris le Compte, Olive Smith, Alilly Exton, and Jessie Ahncent. At her .home in Knowles street, Aliss Alarion Aliller was hostess at a very pleasant “ kitchen ” evening party, given in honour of Aliss Kathleen Gibson, who is shortly to be married. Some very useful gifts were received. The winners of two interesting competitions were Aliss Rita Gibbs and Aliss Kathleen Hitt. Amongst those present were Alisses Rita Gibbs, Kathleen Hitt, Dorothy Roberts, Alarion Aliller. Joan Gibson, Kathleen Gibson, Gwen AVinter, and Gwen Davies. Airs Paul Thomson, of North Canterbury, is the guest of Airs E. J. Cordner, Fendalton. Aliss Alolly Aliller. of Invercargill, ig the guest of Lady AVard, Merivale lane. Aliss Alary Rolleston, who has been visiting her aunt, Airs T. Teschemaker, Fendalton, has returned to Timaru. Dr and Airs Douglas Anderson, Armagh street, have returned from a motor trip to the southern lakes. Aliss Aloniea Cocks, Ranfurly street, has left for South Canterbury, where she will be the guest of Airs J. Al. Tripp, Silverton, and Aliss Tripp, Orari Gorge. Airs R. E. Al’Dougall, Papanui road, Airs Jack Ferrier, Heaton street, and Airs Guthrie Aloore, of Wellington, have returned from a motor trip to the southern lakes. Aliss Nancy Al’Dougall, who has been spending a holiday at the southern lakes, is now visiting Dunedin. A wedding of interest to Otago and Southland residents, as well as to many friends in Canterbury, was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Church last week, when

Agnes Isobel Marion, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Stuart Holmes, of Queen street, Dunedin, was married to Eric M'Kay, only son of the late Mr and Mrs Hugh Campbell, formerly of Owaka, Otapo, The bride, who was escorted by her cousin, Mr C. D". White, of Wellington, wore a beautiful long-sleeved frock of palest blue satin, the slightly rucked bodice being trimmed with a berthe of lovely white Brussels lace, while the long skirt flared to form a train, weighted with large blue flowers, interwoven with true lovers’ knots, embroidered in narrow silver ribbon. Her veil of blue tulle to match her frock was caught with a half circlet of orange blossom buds finished with tiny posies at . the sides, and she carried a shower bouquet of blush pink carnations, pale blue delphiniums, and maidenhair fern tied with pale pink ribbons. The bridesmaids were Miss Joan Reid, of Oamaru, the h> ide’s cousin. Miss Kathleen Penny, and Miss Dolly Petre. Miss Reid wore a sleeveless frock and long-sleeved coatee of hydrangea blue georgette, and a blue velour hat, edged with crinoline straw, her shoes matching her frock. She carried a bouquet of cream roses, orchids, and maidenhair fern. Miss Penny and Aliss I’etre wore sleeveless frocks and coatees

of delphinium blue floral georgette, patterned in pink and flame colour, and Line felt hats and shoes to match. Their bouquets, shading from pale pink to deep flame, repeated the colours in their frocks. The tiny flower girl, Nola Saunders, the bridegroom’s niece, wore a daintv frock of blue georgette, a replica of that worn by the chief bridesmaid, and a net cap trimmed with a cluster of delphiniums at each side. She carried a posy of rosebuds and fuchsias. Mr Jack JFerrier, of Timaru, was best man. and Messrs J. Lillico, of Timaru, and Douglas Cox were groomsmen. The wedding reception was held at the Winter Garden. Mrs Holmes, the bride’s mother, wore a handsome frock of larkspur blue, embossed >n chenille georgette, and coat to match with collar and cuffs of soft grey fur. Her hat was of larkspur blue velour, wide at the sides, and finished with an ornament in front, and she carried a bouquet to harmonise. The bride travelled later in a smart saxe blue tailored tricoline suit, a cream jumper banded with saxe blue, and a close-fitting little felt hat to match. Mr and Airs Eric Campbell will make their home in Christchurch. The engagement is announced between William Miles, eldest son of the late Colonel P. Al. Acton-Adams, D. 5.0., and

of Mrs Acton-Adams, of Kaikoura, and Nancy Hay, elder daughter of Mr Arnaud APKellar, of Park terrace, Christchurch, and of the late Mrs M’Kellar.

BLENHEIM. March 19. On Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs A. Mills, in Hodson street, Mesdames A. Mills, L. Sprosen, and W. Martin gave a most delightful farewell tea in honour of Mrs F. Major, who is shortly leaving here to take up her residence in Wellington. Music was the chief form of entertainment, and a competition (won by Mrs F. Bull) caused much amusement. On behalf of those present, Mrs Mills presented Airs Major with a sandwich dish and set of plates, also a tastefully arranged bouquet, and expressed regret that she was leaving our midst. Mrs Major was wearing’ .T pretty green georgette frock and smart green hat, Airs Alills pink crepe de chine, Mrs Sprosen brown satin with hat to tone, and Airs Martin brown satin and,a brown hat. Others there included Mesdames Girling, C. Alills, Whibley, Renner, Bridge, Dickie. Robson, Hargreaves, R. Penney, Faulkinder, Rowe, and West, and Aliss Gwen West.

There was a big muster of Girl Guides at the Alunicipal Chambers on Friday evening when the Chief Commissioner (Airs W. .R. Wilson), of Auckland, delivered an interesting address on the movement in England, her talk being illustrated with moving pictures taken on her recent tour. Airs Wilson was cordially welcomed to Alarlborough by the Provincial Commissioner (Mrs S. T. Evatt) and the officials of the local organisation, after which she presented the Guides with a handsome beaten copper nameplate for the new Guide House in Percy street, which was declared open on Saturday afternoon. Airs Wilson has chosen for the house the Alaori name “Topuni.” which means “Keep together.” On Saturday afternoon the Girl Guides and all those immediately interested in the movement assembled at the Guide House, when Airs Wilson, who was introduced by the Alayor (Air AL M’Kenzic), declared the building open. Those present inspected the Guide House, after which tea was served under the trees. A few of those present were Alesdames S. T. Evatt, Vavasour. Furness, Churchward, Brammall, Mitchell. Bacon, Mogridge, Richardson, and P. Wiffen. On Friday at the Alarlborough croquet courts a number of Picton players assembled to play matches against the

Alarlborough enthusiasts. A very pleasant day was spent, and some of the matches proved very interesting, but Blenheim representatives were successful in winning the most games. Alorning tea and luncheon were dispensed in the pavilion, the table being daintily arranged with lovely aster blooms in delicate colouring. Those playing for Picton were Alesdames Peake, Flood, Townshend, Millan, Aubrey, Brooker, and Lucas, and Alisses Dart and Fuller, the Blenheim players being Alesdames Young, Brooks, Wilkinson, Huddleston, Alonro, B. Clouston, A. Mowat, Rowe, Findlay, Couch, and Ball. Private advice has been received in Blenheim that Alisa Pauline Bennett has been successful in passing the prescribed examination for her “B ” air pilot's license. Miss Bennett is the first club-trained pilot in New Zealand to secure such a license. She is the only daughter of Dr J. F. Bennett, of Blenheim. Colonel and Airs Noel Adams, of Auckland, arrived from Christchurch on Saturday, and have been staying at the Criterion Hotel. Aliss Brown, of Nelson, is the guest of Airs P. Wiffen at “ St. Clair.” Airs A. Lester, of Nelson, is visiting Airs A. Nathan at “ Eltham Lodge.” Air and Airs L. Clouston, of Springlands, and Aliss Al. Bell have returned from an overland trip to Canterbury. Aliss Al. Jeffries and Airs H. Torbit. of Wellington, are visiting Airs T.'Jeffries at Fairhall.

WELLINGTON, Alarch 20. Wellington was greatly favoured on the opening day of the races, for it was really perfect—warm, quiet, and sunny. It was a day when people could see the line gardens that surround the grandstands at Trentham, and appreciate the beauty of the fine English trees, which nre beginning to hint at autumn in their yellowing leaves. The stands are being much softened and improved in appearance by the rapid growth of Virginian creeper and brightly tinted ivies, which will ’ in time make a lovely draping to the- cold grey of the concrete formation. The borders were brilliant with large summer flowers; the dahlias, gladioli, Alichaelmas daisies, petunias, pansies, and leptosynes forming a mass of tints which were a joy to behold—all this appreciation coming from the fact that it was possible to “wander happily” and see the gardens without being blown about or perished with cold. Fashions were variable. Some were afraid to trust the weather, although it was so promising, and came out in smart tweeds, the checked, speckled, and pin-spot ones being among the most attractive. Long-skirted chiffons and georgettes were fairly numerous, most being frilled or panelled, with cape effects on the bodices,. While the skirts are more full of material either in length as possible, and the aim now seems to be to look as if the human body consisted of only a front and back! Berets are still worn, though are less unbecoming worn on the extreme back of the head showing some hair, than when showing a hard line of material above a bare forehead. Some rather wide picture hats were a relief, while the newest felt has wide wing effects either at the back or sides of the hat, showing curls or swathes of hair. Shoes, handbags, and umbrellas all appear bright and expensive, and add 1 much to the .ensembles of the fashionable.

Her Excellency did not go out to Trentham the first day, although it was so fine, but attended on the second, wearing a frock of mauve georgette under a coat of beige cloth with a large fur collar to tone. Her small hat was of mauve felt. Mrs Vaughan Hughes accompanied her wearing a navy ensemble and hat to match. Airs Bathurst was in grey, Sir John Hanliam accompanying the party. Mrs lan Buncan (wife of the president of the Racing Club) also was not present on the first day, her place being taken by Airs John Duncan, who was in mustard-coloured cloth, with a hat to tone. On both days the usual pleasant luncheon and tea parties were given by the president, the second day Mrs lan Duncan being present wearing black and white and a mole wrap. Among the many who attended were Lady Sidey, Lady Carncross, Alesdames ' Riddiford, sen., Vivian Riddiford, Pat Ward, MacEwan. 11. P. F. Blundell, Dyer, Gilmer, C. Richardson. Elgar, Shand, B. B. Wood, A. Young. L. Clay, E. R. Lawson, Tringham, Earle, Hislop, Reid, J. Foster, Dye, George, Wroughton,’ Leckie, Wauchop, APLeod, S. Kirkcaldie, Hume, Alenzies, Trevor Jar vie, J. Al. Griffiths, Russell (Palmerston North), Birch, Agar, Henry, Trimmell, F. V. Frazer, Alorgan, Bayfield, H. Reid, W. Ballinger, Steele, Sandston. Perry, and many others. The opening of the fine new building which is to house the pupils and staff of St. Patrick's College took place on Sunday last, when his Excellency the Governor-General performed the ceremony, and interested everyone with his excellent speech and the sensible good advice given. Alany hundreds of cars were drawn up, and tTiere was a great gathering present, all being filled with admiration for the fine situation of the college, its architecture, and the modern arrangements for the convenience and health of all inmates. Her Excellency was present, wearing a buff-coloured ensemble with a fur collar matching the coat, and hat to tone. She was presented with a dainty bouquet of flowers by Aliss Alary Al’Evedy (daughter of the president of the Old Boys' Association). After the opening the official party was entertained at tea by the rector, and all had an opportunity of looking through the building. Wellington Boys’ College was the scene of a highly successful garden fete, followed in the evening by a cabaret dance in the new hall. The effort was a moneymaking one, in aid of the grounds, with a share to the earthquake funds, and the satisfactory sum of something over £l6O was raised during the day. There were many attractions in the way of games and displays of physical drill, etc., by the boys. Stalls were there for sweets, cakes, produce, etc., and the Parents Association took a large part in the arrangements and providings. The Wellington Free Kindergartens benefited by something near to £lOO as a result of a garden party given at the home of JSIr and Mrs Hope Gibbons at Lyall Bay. The garden and grounds are very beautiful, and as the’ party took place on the famous “ fine Saturday, the tea was set in the grounds, and all enjoyed the sunshine and the glorious view of the straits, which were exceptionally beautiful in the sunshine. Her Excellency Lady Bledisloe opened the partv, and was accompanied by Mrs Bathurst. They were received by Mrs H. E. Gibbs in the unavoidable absence of the president, Airs W. R. Davidson. There were games of all kinds, as w ell as stalls, while much interest was taken in the display of club-swinging and physical drill by teams ■ from the Y.W.C.A. and Y.AI.C.A. under the direction of Captain Duffy. Alesdames Eichelbaum, Dowsett, Millar, Heron, Davidson Alisses Seaton. Crawford, Hempton, and many others interested in the kindergartens were among the helpers. An original idea wag struck by Miss Hilda Alilcs when giving a party in honour of Miss Lulu Morice, whose marriage will take place shortly. The guests were asked to each bring some little gift “beginning with the letter 1, and the result was a most amusing collection ol plates, peroxides, peas (sweet variety) powders, pens, pokers, etc., all of whicti made joyous amusement when unwrapped, It was a most successful idea from all points of view. The house was decorated with lovely flowers, peas being m

tne ascendant, miss auiw ... chiffon, Airs Aides wearing a frock ot black crepe de chine with touches of white. Aliss Lulu Alorice was in wine red spotted niarocain. the skirt being of pleated frills, while her beret was of the same tone. Airs AV. R. Wilson, who has been travelling with the party in connection with Girl Guides, has returned to Auckland from Wellington. Aliss Alargot Russell, who has been visiting her sister, Airs Kemble, of Hcretaunga, and Aliss Sommerville. of Wellington has returned to Hawke’s Bay. Mrs and Airs Gibson Stott have left by the Alarama for Sydney. Airs F. J. Nathan and her daughter are among those who leave by the Rangitata for England. " Airs Douglas Whyte has returned to Wellington from Dunedin. Aliss Ella ArGibbon, who has been the guest of Aliss Enid Lawson, has returned to Christchurch. Air and Airs Vineent Ward have returned from their English visit by the Rangitane. Sir Cyril and Lady Ward were in Wellington to meet them. Mr Walter Clifford and Aliss Aroha Clifford also returned by the Rangitane. Airs David Allan left recently for a visit to Invercargill. The Alisses Aliller, of Wellington, are among the visitors to Alount Cook. Mr and Airs Frank Al’Lean, Kelburn, are leaving shortly for, s a visit to England.

WAIRARAPA, Alarch 20. The engagement is announced of Rita Sarah Elizabeth, only daughter of Air and Airs H. Gooding, of Te Ore Ore, Masterton, and Charles Henry, onlj’- son of Air and Airs J. A. Toogood, of “ Ngaiana,” Alasterton. The marriage took place recently at St. John’s Church, Featherston, of Helen Fanny, third daughter of Air and Airs W. O. Benton, of Underhill road, and William John, eldest son of Air and Airs W. R.' Crawford, of Featherston. The bridesmaid was Aliss Avis Benton, and the best man Air T. L. Crawford.

The engagement is announced of Alay, .youngest daughter of Air W. Gault, County Tyrone, Ireland, and Allan, third son of Mr and Airs’ W. Gooding, of Western Lake, Featherston. A farewell party to Airs H. E. Hart, W1 of the newly-appointed Administrator of Western Samoa, was given in the Cosy lea Rooms, Alasterton, on Thursday afternoon. Airs Hart and her mother, Airs Renall, were presented with posies and best wishes were expressed for success and happiness in their future home. A party was held on Thursday evening at the residence of Afrs B. Burling, Lans” downe, in honour of the 21st birthday of her grand-daughter, Miss Rita Gooding. There .were about 80 guests present. During the week before her marriage, Aliss Jean Graham, of Alasterton, was entertained by many of her Wairarapa friends. Aliss Elspeth Donald gave a tennis party, and the same evening Aliss Noel Booth, of Carterton, had a large picture party followed by a dance at her home. Alisses James and Aliss Aluriel Cameron gave a large party, which took the form of a treasure hunt, about 50 guests gathering at Airs N. James’s residence afterwards for supper and dancing. The following morning Aliss Strouts gave a morning tea in Hugo and Shearer's. On Friday evening Aliss Lesley Payton gave a dance at her home in Cole street. A happy week ended with the marriage of Aliss Graham to Air St. Lawrence on Saturday morning. Air and Afrs James Brown, who have recently returned from a trip to England, are the guests of Air and Airs R. Page, of Alasterton. Air and All’s J. Yates, of Alartinborough, are staying with Airs C. Clark, Alasterton. Aliss B. Currie, Featherston, is touring the North Island. Airs Hastie and family, Hastings, are visiting Alasterton. Air and Airs T. Ingley, Te Ore Ore, Alasterton, are visiting Taihape.

WANGANUI, Alarch 20. Airs Saunders, of Perth, who is spending a holiday in Wanganui, is the guest of her sister, Aliss Cohen, of Taylorville. Airs T. Glover, of St. John’s Hill, left this week on an extended visit to Great Britain. Air and Afrs Afouldey and Aliss Alouldey, of Feilding, and formerly of Wanganui, leave shortly for a trip abroad. Aliss Alay Ransome, of New Plymouth, is the guest of Airs Ken Duncan, Hunterville. Air and Airs A. G. Cross, of Hipango terrace, are on a motor tour of - the north. Aliss Betty Cleland, of Durie Hill, is the guest of Airs Crabb, Peria. St. Paul’s Church was the scene of a pretty and interesting wedding recently when Aliss Jean Alorrison. elder daughter of Air and Airs David APLaren, of Anzae parade, Wanganui East, was married to Harcourt George, only son of Air and Airs George Holcombe, of Christchurch. The service was fully choral, and was conducted by Rev. John Patterson. Airs Emmett presided at the organ. The church had been beautifully decorated by friends of the bride with masses of pasteltinted pink and blue hydrangea, begonias, and scarlet gum bouglis. Archways of featherly bamboo and rosettes of white satin ribbons completed an extremely graceful decoration. The bride, who entered the church on the arm of her father, was wearing a model gown of ivory satin. The bodice was close fitting, the ankle-length skirt finished with beautiful pearl and diamante trimming, being Victorian waisted and made with flared lines. A Brussels lace veil, arranged cap fashion, with buds and blossoms of wax orange blossom, fell to form a train of tulle and net. The bouquet was composed of roses and dainty chrysanthemums, and sprays of maidenhair fern. The bride was attended by four bridesmaids. Alisses Ena M'Laren (sister), Rona Duigan, Hazel Gilberton, and Greta M'Laren (cousin), who wore sleeveless frocks of dainty pale green georgette, with bodices rucked in front and skirts almost sweeping the floor. Their soft wide-brimmed crinoline picture hats in a shade deeper of green were folded back from the face to reveal the brow and clusters of autumn shaded blossoms. Long green streamers fell to the waist line. Green shoes, necklaces, and bouquets of gold and rose chrysanthemums completed their ensembles. The flower girl, Aliss Avonal Holcombe, wore a mid-Victorian frock in a t delicate shade of shrimp pink, and silver leaves on her hair. She earrieH a posy of roses and tulle bow. Air Ron Strachan was best man, and Alessrs Ken Armstrong, C. Handley, and Parvis Bremer (Waverley) were groomsmen, and Mr Patterson was usher t A reception was held at the residence of Airs T. C. Taylor, Wicksteed street, and a large number of guests was present. The bride’s travelling ensemble was of biscuit wool crepe worn with a frock of red-patterned crepe de chine, and a hat to match.

FEILDING, Alarch 20. The many ’friends of Airs Stephen Fisher, of Derby street, will regret to learn she has had to enter the hospital in Palmerston North to undergo an operation, and will wish her a speedy recovery. Aliss Alolly Petrie, daughter of Canon and Airs Petrie, of Feilding, will leave for Sydney next week to join a Home boat on a visit to relatives in Scotland. Airs Harry Stocker, of New Plymouth, is the guest of Airs St. Paul, of the Bank of Australasia. The Alisses Wilson, of Auckland, are the guests of their aunt, Airs David Bell, “ Strathspey,” Kimbolton road. A particularly picturesque and inter-esting-Alaori wedding was solemnised at the Aorangi meeting house on Wednesday between Lea, fourth daughter of Air R. Drummond and the late Airs Drummond, of Aorangi. and Kuril P. Heta, son of the late Air and Airs Heta, of Foxton. Canon Williams journeyed from Wanganui to perform the ceremony, and Air E. A. Golding, of Feilding, played the wedding march. The very young and beautiful bride, who was given away by her father, wore a handsome gown of ivory satin, and a bridal veil held to her head by a coronet of orange blossoms. The exquisite bouquet- carried was composed of lilrnni auratum and shell pink carnations. The bridesmaids were Aliss Hingaroa Cribb (chief) and Aliss Puaheirerangi Karo- c hana, while tiny Powhiri Taiwhati was in ’ attendance as flower girl. Alany European and Native friends were present from far and near, including Air Taite Te Tomo, 1 ALP., of Kakariki, and Airs Te Tomo.

PALMERSTON NORTH, March 20. To celebrate the coming of age of Miss P. N. Woolf, a very bright party was given at Miss Gwen Gibbs’s studio on Wednesday evening. With good music, dancing was thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Woolf received her guests wearing a charming frock of black lace, with coatee to match. Among those present were Misses E. Manson, N. Hollier, H. Birch, J. and L. Campbell, R. Birch, N. Hills, C. Rowland, B. Neagle, M. Mahon, M. Moore, E. Moffatt, D. M'Alister, B. Compton, M. Dewis, B. Brownjohn, R. Penman, M. Penny (Sanson), G. Smythe (Wellington), and Amner (2), and Messrs W. J. Allen, J. Coupe, M. Birch, E. Everett (Wanganui), C. Martin, B.'Biel, M. Scott, W. Jacobs, J. Pegden, W. Moore, W. Woolf, A. George, P. Cope, C. Turner, P. Greville, Eising, and R. Trass. Miss C. Warburton' was the guest of honour at an informal tea party given by Mrs D. Bett at her residence in Princess street on Tuesday afternoon, when the occasion was taken to pay a tribute to Miss Warburton for her services as District Commissioner of the Girl Guides for the past five years, a position from which she recently resigned. Members of the association present were Mesdames Hewitt, Blackmore, W. L. Fitzherbert, A. Mansford, G. C. Keeble, O’Connor, Rapley, T. and F. Bennett, Curry, Aitcheson, Rodgers, E. G. Sim, Barnet, and Wimsett, and Misses M'Lagan, Bett, and Grant. A number of people attended the dance held in the Terrace End Tennis Club’s pavilion on Friday evening. The club’s colours of yellow and gold made pretty decorations. Among those present were Misses N. Williams (wearing floral georgette), E. Moffatt (green taffeta), M. Moore (green georgette), M, Moffatt (green floral georgette), N. Grover (pink ninon), J. Litchfield (green floral georgette), G. Gibbs (floral satin), B. Gibbs (apricot satin), V. Berryman (green floral georgette), L. Blundell (green taffeta), H. Litchfield, (floral ninon), D. Raleigh '(flame satin), V. Townsend (floral georgette), C. Allen (pink taffeta), N. Mahon (pink taffeta), B. Shilling, of Wellington (floral georgette), C. M'Neil (floral organdie). J. Saunders (white georgette), E. Cheetham (sea green georgette), P. Douglas, of Napier (pink satin), E. Heeny (apricot satin), J. Crombie (pink silk),' B. Brownjohn (floral voile), A. Brownjohn (black flora] organdie), M. Dewis (floral georgette), L. Whitehouse (black satin), and R. Moody (floral georgette). Miss J. Shilling, of Wellington, is a visitor to Palmerston North. Mrs J. Holt has returned to Napier from Palmerston North. Mrs N. Speedy and Miss Speedy, of Ward street, have returned from the East Coast. Miss J. Blackwood is visiting Christchurch. . . Miss June Tanner, who has been visiting Mrs Beetham, of Masterton, has returned to Palmerston North. Miss A. Smythe has returned to Christchurch from a visit to Palmerston North. Miss Adams is visiting Wanganui. The Misses Warren, Fitzherbert avenue, have gone to Auckland for a short holiday. Mrs R. Jago, of Wellington, is a visitor to Palmerston North. Mrs C. Mackersey, who has been staying with Miss Warren, Ranfurly street, has now gone to Kumeroa.

POVERTY BAY, March IS. The engagement is announced of Ella Naomi, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Phil Pike, ot Gisborne, and the Rev. Ivo Mervyn Raynor, youngest son of Mrs and the late Mr W. Raynor, of Inglewood, Taranaki. . Mrs E. J. Bridgeman is on a holiday visit to Christchurch. . . Miss Wilkie, of England, is on a visit to her mother. Mrs A. M. Georgetti, of Tangihau Station. Mrs Shailer Weston, of Wellington, who has been staying with Mrs E. R. Ludbrook at Ruatoria, has left for home, accompanied by her niece, Miss Jean Ludbrook. The engagement is announced of Beulah Audrey, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. H. Burdett, of Tokomaru Bay, and George Lionel, son of Mr and Mrs G. Goodwin, of Remuera, Auckland. Brilliant sunshine and cooling breezes combined with very satisfactory attendances favoured the combined race meeting held under the auspices of the Gisborne Racing Club and the Poverty., Bay Turf Club at the Park racecourse. All funds derived therefrom are to be handed over to the Earthquake Relief Fund. The frocking was very pretty and effective, and featured summer materials in soft flowing styles mostly in Autumn shades of brown, gold, daffodil, crimson, and green. Black and white frocks were also very smartly fashioned, but exquisite floral and printed fabrics held pride of place in the fashion of the moment. Among those present were Mrs R. V. Burke, Mrs H. B. Williams, Mrs George Reynolds, Mrs Eric Loisel, Mrs S. Nathan, Mrs W. A. Bowie, Mrs Pat Holden, Mrs C. M. Hutchinson, Mrs

W. Clark, Mrs S. Reeves, Mrs H. Bright, Mrs H. E. Dodd, Mrs D. J. Parker, Mrs J. Dunne (Te Kuiti), Mrs J. G. S. Thompson, Mrs Scott, Mrs J. C. N. Thomas, Mrs J. C. Fowler, Mrs C. Laver, Mrs W. R. B. Willock, Mrs F. H. Loisel, Mrs W. Robson, Mrs L. Miles, Mrs C. D. Bennett, Mrs F. Kahlenburg. Mrs M’Swceney, Mrs R. Dobson. Mrs H. Harris, Mrs W. H. Smith, Mrs Noad, Mrs R. Martin. Mrs A. J. Nicol. Mrs H. F. Forster, Mrs Biggar. Mrs Fraser, and Misses Moira Pirie, Moira Martin, Eileen and Marie Parker, M. Ballingdr, M. Puflett, G. Smith, J. Marshall. N. Sherriff. R. Barry, J. Ba in. Crawshaw, S. and M. Fraser, P. Reynolds, P. Burke, M. Broadhurst, R. Scott, A. Leslie, E. Wilson, and Reeves. The following were among those present at a very enjoyable dance held in the Rere Hall as a finale to the Rere sports which took place on that day: — Messrs and Mesdames W. Sherriff, C. and M. Faulkner, Glennie, J. Miller. M‘Rae, and Misses Wilkie (England). Georgetti, Graham, Matthewk (2). O. Cunningham, H. Corson. B. and S. Chrisp. M'Diarrmd, S. Ormond, P. Crawford, D. Jackson, Pis tor (Auckland), T. Buscke (Auckland), J. and T. Gardner, V. Fisken M. Glennie, M. Roberts, B. M’Kenzie, M. Puflett, L. Horne, and many others. A jolly ‘*gift” afternoon was given by Mesdames Grant and McDonald, of Huatanoa, Tokomaru Bay, in honour of Miss Mary r Angus, whose marriage to Mr H. MTntyre takes place shortly. Competitions were indulged in, tea was dispensed, the parcels were opened, and a happy tune was spent. About 30 guests were present. Mrs W. G. Sherratt is visiting Wellington. . jF B- Martin, of- the Government •Audit Department, has received notice of transfer to Nelson. The friends of Mrs Martin are organising farewell parties in her honour. Miss Farrell, of Tolaga Bay has left by air service for Wellington, where she is to be married.

, WAIKATO, March 19. The annual swimming sports of the Diocesan Girls’ School were held in the Hamilton Municipal Baths on Tuesday. There was a good attendance of parents and friends of the girls. Those present were Mesdames A. B. 'Whyte, E. C. Brewis, H. C. Ross, A. R. Clark, E. T Rogers, H. G. Sergei, J. D. Smith, G. Primrose, D. Seymour, W. Peterson, A. W. Ward, H. T. Gillies, W. G. Pountney, A. Joseph, H. Hammond, O. R. Farrer, J. F. Strang, A. E. Webb. C. Matthews, H. Livingstone, Eben. Wilson, P. E. Wyllie, T. A. Milroy, F. C. House, J. M'Nicol, A. James, N. Blomfield, J. Platts, G. P. Rogers, H. N. Hooker, A. E. Sandford, H. Thompson, M. Mailing, C. Innes, F. Pratt, W. Tudhope, Tonks, and C. E. Armstrong, and Misses Edwards, Leys, F. Clayton-Greene, N. Sergei, E. Hammond, C. Hunter, E. House, D. Hall, D. Eyre. A. Hutchinson, M. Innes, P. Sorley, B. Vickery, I. Guy, V. Watts, D. Pratt, Howling, E. Provis, R. Matthews, D. Yule, Rankin, M. Taylor, I. M’Kinnon, F. Clayton-Greene, E. Hope, E. Ward, G. Innes, N. Sergei, F. Stewart, and C. Chitty. Bridge was enjoyed at the home of Mrs Snelling, Cambridge, on Thursday. Those present included Mesdames Waddle, Sawers, Skeet, Nelson, Tod, Jennins, R. Wilson. G. Middleton, W. Macky, Neely, I. Taylor, Wooldridge, Porritt, Torrence, T. Neely, and Possenniskie, and Misses D.' Neely, Calvert, Gwynneth, S. Brann, and Watt.

The annual tennis tournament of the Sonning and Diocesan Old Girls’ Association was held on Mrs A. Beale’s tennis court on Saturday. Those present included Mesdames A. Matthews, 11. N. Hallett, W. Adams, R. Newland, E. C. Day, and Haswell, and Misses F. Jolly, M. Beale, B. Houlden, N. Sergei, M. Houghton, M. Clayton-Greene, P. Bullock, K. Oliver, N. Valder, J. Pratt, E. Bell, D. Yule, P. English, M. Speight, M. Richards, P. Lightbourne, E. House, M. Gillies, K. Mears, D. Clark. T). Pratt, M. Jones, C. Chitty, and I. M'Kinnon. Miss Christophers was hostess at a delightful garden party which she gave at her home in Cambridge on Tuesday. The guests were Mesdames N. Banks, W. Stopford, Porritt, K. Browne, J. Sawers, Calvert, F. Swayne, P. Hunt, B. Couper, M. Wells, F. Kingsford, R. D. Caldwell, B. Farquhar, R. Wilson, Snelling, Tod, Neely, J* Cox, de Latour, E. E. Roberts, J. Sawers, and Hayward, and Misses Cox, C. Willis, Brann, B. Swayne, J. Couper, Gwynneth, S. Brann, E. Swayne, Calvert, and Stopford. An enjoyable garden party was held at the “ Homestead,” the home of Mr D. Thompson, Te Hoe, on Thursday. Those present were Mesdames T. G. Hamilton, E. A. Thompson, J. Lang, Hackett, Batten, Speedy, Collins, Green, 0. N. Twining, Le Heron, Tucker, Doherty, C. A. Thompson, Kendon, Cuff, J. Laing, Boot, E. Green, and L. Sleep, and Misses T. Green, M. White, and S. Green.