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Otago Witness, Issue 4020, 31 March 1931, Page 59

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DUNEDIN. March 30. ■Miss Ensor has returned to town. Mrs S. Solomon is visiting Umaru. Mrs Ivo Carr has returned front Central Otago. Mrs Richard Hudson left on Thursday for the north. Mrs F. Fitchett and Miss I. Rattray are spending a short holiday at Waitati. Miss Croft left last Tuesday for a trip to 'England. Mrs L. Hudson left on Wednesday for England. Mr and Mrs Stanley Gordon are having a holiday at Pounawea. Mrs Laidlaw has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs Frank Bell, Shag Valley. The Misses Lorraine and Peggy Orbell, of Waikouaiti, are staying with Mrs H. Bell Johnstone, South Canterbury. Mrs J. A. P. Frederic and Miss P. Frederic, who have been visiting the North Island, have returned to their home in L'nion street. Dr and Mrs F. F. A. Ulrich, of Timaru, spent a day or two with Miss Ulrich, Cumberland street, on their way to Wan aka.

Mr and Mrs C. M. Triggs, of Invercargill, are spending a little time with relations in Dunedin prior to leaving for a trip to England.

On Tuesday Miss Essie Moloney gave a small afternoon tea in honour of Mrs L. Hudson. Also present were Mesdames J. W. Smeaton, J. Hudson, Finlayson, J. M’Dougall. D. ’Nelson, and J. Trengrove, and Miss B. Oram.

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs L. Hudson was the guest of honour at a tea party given by Miss Betty Oram. Also present were Mesdames J. Hudson. D. Nelson. J. W. Smeaton, and C. Finlayson, and Miss Essie Moloney.

Mrs D. T. Shand and Miss Kirby left on Thursday for Wellington, where they will embark on the Rangitata for England. A number of friends assembled at the railway station to wish them “bon voyage.” Mrs Huia Shand. Highgate, travelled with them to Wellington.

On Friday evening Mrs Harne, of Peru, gave a delightful bridge party at the Otago Women’s Club. Present were Lady Ferguson, Mesdames Nancarrow, Black, Riley. J. A. Cook, Oldham, S. Neill, and Abraham, and Misses Graham, D. Williams, and Denniston.

On Friday afternoon the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the Otago branch of the Victoria League took place in the council chamber of the Town Hall. The Mayor. (Mr R._ S. Black) was in the chair. The usual business of electing officers for the ensuing year was performed.

The Misses M'Lean, Elder street, left on Wednesday to stay with their sister, Mrs J. F. Reid, “ Burnside,” Oamaru, where they will remain till after Miss Joan Reid’s wedding to Dr L. Douglas, which takes nlace the week after Easter. They intend then going on to Rotorua to spend the winter.

Lady Ferguson gave .a small afternoon tea at the Otago Women’s Club in honour of Miss Roger, of Nelson. Also present were Mesdames Stanley Batchelor, J. M. Gallaway, S. Neill, Porter, T. Bridgeman, Brewer, and Finch, and Misses ActonAdams, J. Batchelor, Nicolson, C. Williams, R. Allen, Barron, and Denniston.

On Thursday Miss Lorna Smith was the guest of honour at afternoon tea at the Otago Women’s Club given by Mrs John Goldsmid. The tea table looked charming with a Jovely bowl of sweet peas. An amusing competition was won by Miss Lorna Smith. Present were Mesdames Smith, Burt, Jenkins, Blackmore, -Robertson, and Gregory, and Misses L. Smith, Dodd, Brook, Gooch, Williams, and M'Elroy.

. A very enjoyable morning tea was given at the Tudor Hall on Wednesday by Mesdames Crawshaw and Stuart Stephenson for Mrs C. T. Callis, who leaves next week for Palmerston North, where her future home will be. She was presented with a charming Early Victorian posy. Also present were Mesdames Burnside, Denny, Carswell, G. Batham, Allan, Dickie, Barclay, W. Ewing, Greenfield, D. Reid. Saunders. Pike, Shrimpton, Taylor, and Vivian. A number of other small

parties have been given during the week for Mrs Callis. At the Somerset Lounge on Wednesday the .dental students of the Otago University gave their annual welcome to the “ freshers.” The lounge looked charming with masses of lovely hydrangeas. Mr Moller (president of the association) opened the proceedings with a speech of welcome. Then followed a most enjoyable programme of music, singing, violin selections, and recitations. During an interval addresses were made by the secretary, Dr Dodds (dean of the faculty), who took the opportunity of referring to the retirement of Dr Siedeberg M'Kinnon, who is severing her connection with the Dental School. In a graceful little speech he presented her, on behalf of the staff and the students, with a crystal bowl and vase. After Dr M'Kinhon had suitably replied, supper was served. About sixty members of the Dental Association were present, also Mrs Dodds and six members of the dental nursing staff.

Much interest is always taken in the annual competition for the railway station gardens, for which the prizes are presented by the Garden Circle of the Otago, Women’s Club. This year Balclutha carried off first prize, with Allanton and Fairlie (equal) second, and Mosgiel third. Of small gardens, Sawyers’ Bay was first, with Waitahuna second. Of first year gardens, Waimate was first, with Stirling second. On Friday the presentation of the cup took place. Lady Ferguson. Mrs C. Shiel. Misses Martin and Ethel Johnstone travelling down for the occasion. The Mayor of Balclutha (Mr White) welcomed the visitors.. Lady Ferguson, in presenting the cup, spoke of the value of the competition, and congratulated Balclutha upon winning it a second time. Miss Martin spoke of the various gardens and the two new divisions, namely, small gardens and firstyear gardens, for which prizes had been given. Mr Benzoni also added a few words of thanks to the members of the Garden Circle for inaugurating and judging the competition.

On Wednesday afternoon in the concert chamber at the Bristol Piano Co’s, premises the Hon. Mrs R. Vane gave a private view of her charming pictures, the exhibition of which is to be open till April 1. About 200 guests were present. The hostess received her guests attired in a becoming frock of beige satin, anklelength, with close-fitting black toque. Delicious afternoon tea was served,’ the table being arranged with dainty flowers. Sir Lindo Ferguson, in performing the opening ceremony, expressed his pleasure and also that of Dunedin people in the opportunity given them of viewing such an extensive exhibition by an artist so favourably known. He recalled to the older people present the fact that Mrs Vane was associated with this city through her mother, Kate Sperry, who in earlier days was well known as an artist. Mrs Vane had been given advantages denied her mother of travelling to many parts of the world, and she had proved her worth, as could now be seen. The exhibition was then declared open. Mrs Vane gave a short address, speaking of the use of tempera instead of water colours. She prefers the former as being truer to Nature and more lasting in colour. A number of pictures were sold during the afternoon. Present were Sir Lindo and Lady Ferguson, Dr and Mrs Marshall Macdonald, Dr and Mrs Russell Ritchie, Dr and Mrs Stanley Batchelor, the Rev. Hardy Johnson. Mr and Mrs A. M. Sidey, Mr and Mrs Mandeno, M. and Mme Saldaigne, Mesdames J. M. Gallaway, Howard Jackson, G. R; Ritchie, Cogan, Allan, Melville, Thomas Brown, P. L. Ritchie, Oldham. E. L. Macassey, John White, E. I. Halsted, Maurice Meyers, Mackie Begg, E. Smith, Eardly Reynolds, * A. M. Cameron, J. D. Adam, E. Theomin, Wall, Woodward, Barclay, and Shand, Misses Gilkison, Kelsey, Allan, Webster, Clapperton, B. Reeves. M. Reeves, Fenwick (2), K.- Salmond, P. Stronach, J. Batchelor, .Gallaway, R. Taylor, T. Northey, Barngtt, Mackerras, Scott, and Cargill, and Messrs D. E. Theomin, Haleted, Edgar, Neilson, O’Keefe, Martin, Morrison, and Field.

On the perfect autumn evening of last Tuesday, Jocelyn, eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs Frank Dunlop, of Clyde street, Dunedin, was married in Knox Church by the Rev. D. C. Herron, assisted by the the Rev. R. M. Ryburn,' of Christchurch (the bridegroom’s father), to Rev. H. J. Ryburn. of St. Andrew’s Church, Dunedin. Girl friends of the bride had spent much time in decorating the church with, flowers that would make a handsome setting for her dark beauty, the result being that the pulpit was a niass of red geraniums, yellow chrysanthemums, and red roses, with a diaphanous wedding bell of white asters hanging above. Mr R. Spademan played appropriate* nuptial music. The bride wore a gown of ivory embossed chiffon velvet and georgette with a, long-waisted bodice of chiffon velvet and a skirt of gathered georgette by hand with velvet and finished with a velvet band at the

hem. A very long and full hand-made veil of foamy net, with a posy of orange blossoms at the side, was worn with a pearl coronet well back on the head and edged with single pearls, reminding one of dewdrops. With this was carried a bouquet of red roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Dunlop, the bride’s cousin, was attired in ivory floral silk, mousseline patterned with bright red and worn over red silk, fitting at the waist and hips, and having long flowing skirts. Her large picture hat of soft ivory felt was trimmed with a red velvet ribbon and appliqued under the brim with floral mousseline. Red satin shoes and a bouquet of cream roses completed her toilette. The flower girl, Miss Shona Dunlop, the bride’s sister, was a little picture in her ivory silk net frock, lined with crepe de chine, and made in Empire style,-with a high waist and a long full skirt with three frills at the foot. A red satin sash, an ivory felt poke bonnet with red velvet ribbon and bow, red satin shoes, and a charming littlemuff of real red flowers put the finishing touches to an old-world effect. Mr Noel Wood was best man, the ushers being Messrs Bonar, Wallace, and John Dunlop, brothers and cousin of the bride. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Somerset Lounge, which, with its beautiful flowers in the bride’s colours and its special lighting, made a delightful setting. The guests were received by Dr and Mrs Frank Dunlop, the latter wearing a frock of jade green lace with a matching coatee and a small green felt hat, and carrying a bouquet of marigolds. Mrs Ryburn, the bridegroom’s mother, was in black georgette with a hat to tone. During the evening a pleasant interlude was « Mendelssohn trio in D minor for violin, piano, and ’cello, played by Mrs H. de C. M'Arthur, Miss Ida White, and Mr H. O. M'Farlane. The guests, among whom were many relatives of the bride and bridegroom, included Dr Paton Dunlop and Mrs Dunlop, wearing a black and white frock, a black velvet coatee with large white fur collar, and a black hat; Mrs Cowan, black lace frock and black cloak and hat; Mrs Herron, figured crepe de chine; Mrs Jack Sutton (Invercargill), black lace; Mrs Hoyles (Invercargill), fawn lace; Mrs Gillie (Invercargill), black embossed ring velvet; Dr Lawson and ilrs Lawson, black lace; Miss Phyllis Sutton, figured taffeta; Mrs Clelland (Winton); Mrs Chilwell (Invercargill), powder blue georgette with blue bead trimming; Mrs Garnar Ward (Christchurch), royal blue figured georgette; Mrs Wilfred Ryburn, white and navy blue figured georgette; Miss D. M'Hutcheson, powder blue embossed georgette with coatee of same; Miss Mitchel, navy blue crepe marocain with touches of beige and crystal trimming; Mrs Stedman; Miss Eunice Stedman; Miss Mavis Stedman; Dr Riley and Mrs Riley, blue evening frock with black picture hat; Lady Allen, black with diamond ornament and large picture hat; Miss Rona Allen, elephant breath figured georgette; Dr Jack and Mrs Jack, wine coloured silk with touches of grey fur; Dr and Mrs Elder; Miss Ida White; Professor and Mrs Ramsay; Professor Adams; Mrs G. E. Thompson; Miss Edith Howes, pretty frock of black and gold; Mr Cuthbert Cowan; Mr George Black and Mrs Black, black lace and small tight-fitting hat; Miss Ann Seller, pink lace with scarlet evening cloak; Miss Daphne Adam, deep red satin and coat to match; Miss Elindre Lee, blue figured taffeta; Miss Joan Thompson, midnight blue georgette: Miss Yvonne Champtaloup, eggshell blue georgette; Miss Marga Begg, primrose georgette; Miss Peggy Mandeno, pink lace; Miss Joyce Burnside, pink lace; Miss Marjorie Haise, yellow embossed georgette; Miss Molly Henderson, scarlet georgette; Miss Peggie Stewart, green; Dr R. J. T. Bell and Mrs Bell, figured georgette, with a cape of embossed velvet: Mrs Clelland, brown figured crepe de chine; Rev. Alan and Mrs Watson, Dr and Mrs Merrington, Mrs Dickie, Mr and Mrs M'Arthur, Mr and Mrs James Begg, Dr and Mrs Benson, Mrs A. le H. Hoyles, Miss Hoyles, Mr and Mrs Donald Stuart, ■Mr and Mrs M'Farlane, and Messrs Alastair M'Farlane, 0. T. Harris, Jack Barron, Beau Barclay, Alex. Begg, and Ewing Stevenson. The bride and bridegroom, who on leaving the church had been pleasantly surprised at finding a guard of honour formed by the Girl Guides of St. Andrew’s Church awaiting them, "were at the close of the evening conducted to their car by a number of student friends who farewelled them by rendering the University haka. The bride wore a tweed ensemble suit of brown and putty with a fur collar to tone and a French fur hat, and carried a woven nigger bag with touches of orange.

INVERCARGILL, March 28. Mies Queenie Johnston, of Wellington, who has been the guest of Mrs F. M. Corkill, Gala street, left on Monday for Dunedin. Miss Joan Nicholls, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of Miss Kitty Hazlett at Burwood Station, has returned home. Miss Kitty Hazlett has returned to Filleul street from Burwood.

Miss Catherine Todd, who has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs R. N. Todd, Avenal, has returned to the Dunedin Hospital. Mr and Mis W. Cunningham, of Castledowns, spent the week-end in Invercargill. Mr and Mrs J. R. Haigh, “Hilltop,” Waipango, left on Tuesday for Christchurch. .Mrs E. W. Howorth, Duke street, is visiting Queenstown, where she has joined Mrs Frank Webb for a few days. Mis Galbraith, of Auckland, who was the guest of Mrs Wyber, Hollywood terrace, has returned north. Mrs W. A. Roxburgh and family, of Castle Rock, are the guests of Mr and Mrs John Gilkison, Alice street. Miss Margaret Gilkison left on Wednesday for Wellington, en route for England, where she will be married to Dr Marshall Lloyd, of Wales. Mr and Mrs A. F. Patterson, of Ceylon, returned on Thursday from their fishing trip to Dipton, leaving for Dunedin on Friday. Mrs Ernest Stout, of Napier, and her children left for Hastings on Thursday. They have been staying w'ith Mr and Mrs W. A. Stout, Filleul street. Miss Gladys Gray, of Christchurch, -who has beTn the guest of Mrs A. B. Moffett, Albert street, and Mrs H. J. Macalister, Duke street, left on Thursday for Wellington, en route for England. A number of Invercargill relatives and friends of Miss Jocelyn Dunlop motored up to Dunedin to attend her wedding to the Rev. Hubert Ryburn on Tuesday evening. These were Mrs J. R. Sutton (Earnslaw street), Mrs G. Giller (Sydney street), Mrs J. Chilwell (Underwood), aunts; Mr Chilwell, Mrs George Clelland, of Winton (cousin). Miss Cowan (Earn street), Mrs A. le H. Hoyles, and Miss Molly Hoyles (Herbert street).

OAMARU. March 28. The Misses Ayer, “ Kuriheka,” have gone to Dunedin. Archdeacon Russell and Miss Russell have returned from England. Miss Smith, of London, is the guest of her uncle, Archdeacon Russell, the Vicarage. Mrs Holmes has returned from Dunedin. Mrs H. S. Orbell has returned from Dunedin. Miss Humphries is staying with her parents in Hull street. Miss Gould, of the North Island, is the guest of Mrs Wilde-Brown. Miss Betty Reid gave aij enjoyable “gift” morning tea in honour of Miss Joan Reid, who is shortly to be married.

WAIMATE, March 28. Miss Godfrey, Rhodes street, has returned from a short holiday spent at Queenstown. Mrs Stott, who has been visiting friends in Waimate, has returned to her home at Kiwee. Mr 0- U Parry, Union Bank of Australia, is visiting relations in Wellington. The Misses Lorraine and Peggy Orbell, Waikouaiti, are the guests of Mrs H. B. Johnstone, Otaio. Bishop and Mrs West-Watson were the guests of Canon and Mrs Cocks, the Vicarage, during their stay in Waimate. . Mr and Mrs Algie spent the week-end in Oamaru. Mrs Nancarrow, Dunedin, who has been staying with Mrs E. Howden, Park lane, Timaru, is visiting Waimate. Mrs George Manchester, Fairlie, spent the week-end here as the guest of Mrs George Manchester, Mill road. Mrs Simpson, of Christchurch, is the guest of her daughter, Miss Simpson, High street. Miss Margery Manchester, Mill is visiting relations at Fairlie.

TIMARU, March 27. Mrs A. S. Elworthy, of Holme Station, has returned home from Christchurch. Mrs Roland Hill, of Te Kuiti, who has been staying with many of her friends in South • Canterbury, has returned to the North Island. The Misses Richards, of England, who have been staying with Mrs W. T. Ritchie, of “Te Tawa,’ have left f.or Dunedin and Queenstown. Miss Cushla Macassey, of Dunedin, who has been the guest of Mrs Timaru Rhodes, of Hadlow,-has returned home. Dr and Mrs S. Talbot, of Te Weka street, who have bpen visiting Central Otago and Dunedin, have returned home. Miss Elena Helmore, of “Koromiko,” who has been staying with Miss Betty Bowen, of Christchurch, has left for Harwardeii, where she is the guest of Mrs F. Cracroft Wilson. • Miss Tripp, of Orari Gorge, who has been staying with Mrs Howard Tripp, of Wai-iti road, has returned home. Mr and Mrs J. A. Mullins, who have been in England for some time, have returned to New Zealand, and are staying with Mrs C. E. Johnston, of Wellington. Mrs Nancarrow*, of Dunedin, who has •been the guest of Mrs E. Howden, of Park lane, has left for Waimate. Mr and Mrs G. N. Fielden, of Geraldine, are staying with Mrs William Raymond, bf Nile street.

Miss Edna Reid, of Dunedin, who has been staying with friends in Tekapo, is now the guest of Mrs E. Howden, of Park lane, and will return south shortly. Miss Olive Lyon, of England, and Miss Betty Cossins, of “ Ardnaquere,” Wai-iti road, who have been staying with Mrs Geoffrey Grey, of Goose Bay, have left for North Canterbury to stay with Mrs Paul Thompson, of Culverden. Miss Ethel Le Cren, of Evans street, who has been staying Christchurch for some weeks has returned home. Miss Rose Winter, of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs W. 11. Helmore, of Koromiko.” Wai-iti road. Mrs E. J. Miranis, of Beverlev road, has returned from a short visit to'Christchurch. Mrs L. Maxwell, of Christchurch, is spending a holiday in South Canterbury, where she will be the guest of Mrs W. F. Hamilton, of “Ashwick,” Fairlie, and Mrs Alister Mackenzie, of “ Clayton,” Mackenzie Country. Mrs Marcus Michell, who has been spending some weeks with her mother, Mrs W. F. Hamilton, of “Ashwick,” Fairlie, has left for her home in Victoria, British Columbia. Mrs P. A. Elworthy, of “ Gordon’s Valley,” has returned home. Mrs Howey and Mrs H. H. Webb, of Sefton street, have left for a holiday in the North Island. Mr and Mrs Norman Hope, of The Grampians, who have been camping at the Ohai River have, returned home. Mrs F. F. A. Ulrich, of Elizabeth street, has left to spend a holiday at Lake Wanaka. Mrs Malcolm Miller, of Wellington, who has been staying with Mrs J. C. Guinness, of “ Farmleigh,” Ealing, has returned to Timaru to stay with her mother, Mrs Edgar Jones, of “ Otiritiri.” Miss Philippa Nairn, of Hastings, who spent a few days with Miss Rosa Tripp, of Wai-iti road, has returned to the North Island. Miss Molly Rodgers, of Gore, who has been staying with Mrs A. A. Scott, of Bidwell street, and Mrs E. MacDonald, of Fairlie, has returned to Gore. Mrs William Raymond, of Nile street, has returned from a short visit to Christchurch. Mrs Stone-Wigg, of Waihi School, Winchester. has left for a trip to Hawera. The Rev. E. C. Crosse and Mrs Crosse, of Christchurch, have arrived at Waihi School, Winchester. Mr Crosse will be headmaster of the school during Mr L. J. Stone-Wigg’s absence in England. Mr and Mrs Seymour Goulter, of Kaikoura, are the guests of Mrs A. B. Temple, of “ Castlewood,” Geraldine. Miss Wilson, of Glen Oamaru, who spent the week-end with Mrs E. A. Scott, of Seddon street, has left to stay with Mrs A. A. Scott, of Bidwill street. Miss Lucy Huddleston, of North street, has returned from Blenheim, where she was the guest of Miss Huddleston. Miss Nancjj Whitehead, who has been spending a holiday with her parents, Mr and Mrs F. E. Whitehead, of Harper street, has returned to Wellington. The cabaret, held at the Broadway on Saturday evening was very much enjoyed by those present. The large room looked charming with its colourings of cherry, gold, and black. Masses of gold and orange flowers decorated the tables and alcoves. Many popular numbers were recorded and Mr Fred Edney played several extras. The officers of s.s. Somerset entertained Timaru . friends, .and many visitors were present. The informal dance on Wednesday last also was greatly enjoyed. On Friday afternoon the South Canterbury Women’s Club held its official opening. Mrs L. S. Talbot made the opening speech in the absence of the president, Mrs E. J. Le Cren. The room was artistically decorated with lovely gladioli, dahlias, and Michaelmas daisies. The afternoon programme began with a pianoforte solo by Miss Marjorie Jones, and songs were rendered by Mrs Walters and Miss Meehan. Mr Nevill Smith gave a most interesting lecture on Arizona and Mexico, illustrated by paintings. -The programme was fully appreciated and enjoyed by a large audience.

ASHBURTON, March 28. Mrs George Mulligan is the guest of Mrs West, Opawa, Christchurch. Mrs Claud Willis, who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs R. Nosworthy, Mount Somers, returned to Christchurch yesterday. Mrs Trevor, of Carter’s terrace, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Henry Stephenson, of “Bleak House.” Mr and Mrs Godfrey Harper, of Hackthorne, who spent a few days at Sumner, returned home on Saturday. The engagement is announced of Margaret Jean, daughter of Mr and Mrs H. H. Cain, of Geraldine, and Ainsley Laurence, only son of Mr and Mrs A. Moore, of Lyneford, Ashburton. Miss Dorice M'Eachern, who has been on the staff of Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ashburton, has received notice of her transfer to the Christchurch office. The marriage of Mary Irene, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Lilley, of Lorncliffe, and Kenneth George, only son of Mr and Mrs T. J. Lamb, of Hinds, was solemnised at St. Andrew’s .Church, Ashburton, on Tuesday. The bride wore a charming frock of white eelanese, ankle length, with long sleeves. Her beautiful

veil was held in place by a circlet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of white asters and maidenhair fern. Miss Kathleen Lilley was her sister's bridesmaid, and Miss Dorothy Morgan, niece of the bridegroom, was the little flower girl. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Tancred Street Hall, where over 70 guests were entertained. Later the bride and bridegroom left by car for the south, the bride wearing a blue and fawn tweed speckled costume, with a wide brimmed liat of the same colours. Mr and Mrs H. D. Johnston gave a kitchen evening on Wednesday in honour of Miss Agnes Cates,-whose marriage to Mr A. Al. Jamieson, of Greymouth, takes place at Easter. About 50 guests were present, and an enjoyable time was spent in competitions, dancing, and music. Miss Cates received many useful gifts for her future home.

CHRISTCHURCH, March 27 On Monday afternoon at her home, Glandovey road. Miss Meta Nixon gave a very pleasant tennis party in honour of Miss Barbara Gibson, who is leaving early next month for England. The guests included Miss Barbara Gibson, Mrs T. F. Gibson, Miss Nancy Gibson, Mrs A. Avery (Hawke’s Bay), Mrs R. Cracroft Wilson, Mrs P. Hall, Mrs. L. Cooke, Mrs Copeland, Mrs Warburton, Misses Isabel Turrell, Ruth Wynn-Williams, Diana Allen, Norah Hoare, Betty - Macdonald, Molly Black, Margaret Reid (Dunedin), Margaret Copeland, Mildred Kresse, Joan Cooper, and Margaret Shand (Wellington). On Saturday afternoon, at “Westella,” Upper Riccarton, Miss Marjorie Pearson, assisted by her sister Mrs J. Styche. gave an enjoyable party in honour of Miss Jean Lee, whose marriage takes place shortly. Amongst those present were Mrs J. B. Pearson, Mrs Lee, Mrs Emerson, Mrs Simpson, Mrs T. Blunden, Mrs E. Munro, Mrs Styche, Mrs Wotherspoon, Mrs Leversedge, Mrs R. Booker, Mrs G. I. Tait, and Misses Jean .Lee, Peggy Pearson, R. Boswell, Lorna* Broadway, Thelma Gee, J. Wotherspoon, D. Leversedge, and Molly Curtis. On Friday afternoon, at her home in Knowles street, Miss I Cowlishaw entertained a few friends at bridge. Those present were Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs J. Turnbull, Mrs W. Fox, Mrs Hampton Rhodes, Mrs A. W. Reeves, Airs Beals, Mrs Charles Reid, and Miss R. Cracroft Wilson. Other hostesses at bridge during the week were Mrs Hampton Rhodes and Mrs Beals. Miss Montgomery Moore, of Wanganui, who is at present visiting Christchurch, where she has many friends, was hostess at a very pleasant card party, given at Warwick House. Those present were Airs John Alontgomery, the Afisses Russell (2), England; the Alisses Hammick (2), England; Lady Boys, Airs Alaitland Rich, Airs G. Aitken, Mrs John Stevenson, Airs Alister Deans, Mrs Kenneth Alacdonald, Airs Al. H. Godby, Airs Frank Wilding, Airs Endell Wanklyn, Airs Donald Dobson, Airs J. W. Woodhouse, and Aliss Phyllis Francis. We are told that seven hostesses are combining to give a ball during Easter week, at the Winter Garden, for the debut of their daughters, the hostesses being Airs J. F. Buchanan, Mrs Hay, Airs Ollivier, Airs John Stevenson, Mrs I. Carney, Mrs Turner, and Mrs Cooper. Mrs Godby, of England, who has been visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Air and Airs Al. H. Godby, Fendalton, has left for Wellington, en route for England. Airs A. E. G. Rhodes left for England by the Rangitata on Saturday. Mrs George Palmer, of Fendalton, has left on the first stage of the journey to California, .where she will- visit her daughter, Airs William Hibbs, of Santiago. Airs L. Alaxwell, Bishop street, has left to spend a holiday in South Canterbury, where she will be the guest of Airs Hamilton, “ Ashwick,” and of Airs Alister Alackenzie, Clayton Station. Sir Stanley and Lady Fisher, formerly bf Ceylom who have spent several months in New Zealand, left for England by the Rangitata on Saturday. Airs Willes, of England, is at present the guest of Airs Deans, Riccarton House.

WELLINGTON, Alarch 27. His Excellency the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe recently visited the private show of pictures by Aliss D. K. Richmond, Aliss Jean APKay, and Air Esmond Atkinson. They expressed much pleasure at the show, and purchased two pictures, one entitled “ Spenser Alountain, Lake Roto Roa,” and the other “ The Launch Wharf, Picton.” In the afternoon there were many visitors to the exhibition, these including Mesdames Edmonds, Coleridge, J. A. Tripe, . J. Hannah, Robison, Newnham, E. Atkinson, Hursthouse, G. Bogle, Richardson, Lewis, Alercer, and Russell Adams, Misses Emily Richmond, Burnett, Baber, England. Thornton, Alesscnger, K. Hursthouse, Terrj', E. and Joan Beere, and Gwyneth Richardson, Alessrs Alackintosh. N. Welch, Atkinson, Nesbitt, and Lewis, Dr Tunks, and many others. A pleasant reception was given at the Pioneer Club to welcome Airs G.” W. Forbes on her return to New Zealand. Airs Kane (president) gave a welcome from the members, and said that all were glad to have Airs Forbes back again. A farewell was expressed to Airs Bathurst, who is leaving shortly for England. Some good music was given by Mrs Bernard Wood. Airs Townley, Aliss Nora Gray, and Aliss Ella Fair, their songs being much appreciated. A large number of club members was present, as well as wives of Cabinet Ministers and members of Parliament. A delicious afternoon lea was served, and all had a very cheerful time, a welcome being also extended to Airs G. Craig and Airs Alazengarb, who have lately returned from overseas tours. A successful bridge party was given by Airs Alorton Paterson at her charming home at Wadestown recently, when the special guests of honour were Aliss Lulu Alorice, aud Air T. W. Williams, whose marriage will take place next month. The large drawing room was bright with lovely gladioli, dahlias, and zinnias, the supper tables in the dining room being arranged with bowls of dahlias. Airs Paterson was in a long slim frock of biscuit lace, the skirt being widely flared. Aliss Morice was in Alary-blue satin. Among the guests were Alisses Constance Alorice, Helen Whyte, Helen Thompson, Lulu Dyer, Alice Nathan, G. Trolove, P. Blundell, Al. Alalfroy, Walej’, and H. Aliles, Afr and Airs Pat Ward, Alajor and Airs Jennings, Airs Bernard Wood, Air and Airs C. C. Aliles, Aliss Jocelyn Riddiford, and others. A successful Girl Guide fete was held on Saturdaj- last at the grounds of Mrs T. Young, Grant road, which made a charming setting for stalls, tea tables, and also for the holding of country dances and physical exercises, etc., carried out by a number of energetic Guides to the admiration of many onlookers. The fete was opened by her Excellencj’ Lady Bledisloe, who was in an ensemble of maize coloured crepe de chine, the coat being trimmed with wide fur to tone, and the hat of the same shade being folded back and with a deep dip at one side. She w _ as accompanied by Airs Bathurst, who was in smoke grey tailleur. with a wide 'felt hat to match. Airs Al. Tweed (provincial commissioner) received her Excellency, being in uniform herself, as were all the other officials, who included Alisses r athers and D. Tanner, who were in charge of the dancing and other displays. The effort was a ver.v successful one. and was in aid of the Guide funds, with a portion for the Earthquake Fund.

Lady Sidey recently gave a pleasant afternoon party at the D.I.C. in honour of her guest, Aliss Alary Reid, of Alelbourne. The tables were artisticallv arranged with high baskets of pastelshaded flowers, and flat bowls of dahlias. The -guests included Alisses Alary Reid, Jessie and Bertha Forbes, Jessie Elliott Margery Gray Lulu Dyer, Phyllis Agar (Alelbourne), Dinah Sloman, Alonica Alai- * Muriel I<razer, Mollv Macassey, Agnes Craig, Nell Taylor (Alelbourne), Jessie and Beryl Thomas, and others. Airs Phillips Turner has been- the central figure at a number of farewell parties lately, as she is leaving WellingT?> n --n to take ller residence with Air Phillips Turner at Hamilton. The Victoria League members gave a particularly pleasant morning tea for her at the Pioneer Club, Airs Doctor (another member of committee) being farewelled at the same time, prior to her departure for London. Both ladies were handed dainty posies of flowers. Laly Buckleton spoke o f the good work done by both, and said that she was sure Airs Phillipa Turner would find outlets for her kindly energies at Hamilton, and would be as valuable there as she- has been in Wellington, where she has served for several years on a number of committees. All wished her much happiness in her new home, and hoped that she would visit Wellington to see her many friends sometimes. Airs Doctor was going to be missed very'’much, too, said Lady Buckleton, but it was

cheering to think that she would return. She was to represent the Wellington Victoria League at the annual gathering in London, along with Airs James A'lackenzie, a foundation member of the league. Both speakers, when returning thanks for the kindly sentiments expressed, emphasised the value of the league to those who travelled, for the kindness and attention of the English members, to visitors could not be too highly eulogised. It was unfailing, and of a very high order of hospitable kindness. At a previous party. Airs Phillips Turner was entertained by the Alothers’ Helpers’ Society, and Airs Doctor was similarly entertained by the members of the Pioneer Club. An engagement recently announced is that of Alary, eldest daughter of Airs and the late Lieutenant-colonel Sweetzer, of Tinakori road, Wellington, and Allan Geoffrey, only son of Air and Airs H. G. E. Collins, Seaford, Sussex, England. Airs AV. H. Price has returned to New Zealand by the Alonowai from India. Airs Charles Birch, AVellington, is visiting her mother, Airs A. Russell, of Palmerston North. Aliss de Lambert, of Timaru, is among the visitors to Wellington. Airs Oliver Samuel has returned to Wellington after an overseas tour. Sir Cyril and Lady Ward have returned to Christchurch from AVellington. Aliss Carncrosg has arrived in Wellington from Eltham. Air and Mrs J. V. Wilson, of Geneva, who have been for several months in New Zealand, left by the Alonowai for San Francisco, en-route for their home. Sir George and Lady Elliott are the guests of Air and Airs W. Alorton Paterson till they leave by the Rangitata for England. Sir Walter and Lady Stringer are spending a few days in Wellington before returning to Auckland. Airs Rhodes Williams has left for Christchurch after attending the croquet tournaments in the north. Aliss Elizabeth Alacdonald, who has recently retired from the secretaryship of the Y.W.C.A. in Wellington, has left for the north, and later will take up work in connection with Dr Barnardo’s Homes in New Zealand.

FEILDING, Alarch 27. Airs Harry Stocker, of New Plymouth, is the guest of Airs St. Paul, of the Bank of Australasia. Airs John Campbell left Feilding last week for her home at Greenmeadows, Napier. Aliss E. Iliorns, of AVanganui, has been the guest of Airs D. P. Buchanan, “ Alayfield,” Cunninghams. Aliss Ruth Clere, of AVellington, is on a visit to her aunt, Airs Cyril Dermer, “AVaipiko,” Cheltenham. Airs B. A. Wolff, of Wanganui, is spending a holiday in Feilding. and is the guest of her sister, Airs G. A. Parkes. Aliss Hare, of Christchurch, who has been on a visit to her brother, Air Henry Hare, Awahuri road, Feilding, is the guest of Air and Airs John Hare, Cheltenham. Airs Raymond AValsh and Miss Alaureen Walsh have returned home from a motor trip to the Hamilton district, where they were the guests of Airs AV. E. L. Banks. Airs David Blackley, of New' Plymouth, has been spending a short holiday in Feilding. Air and Airs G. Al. Hobbs, late of Feilding, and now of Lower Hutt, will leave next week by the Rangitata on a trip to England Airs and Aliss Peddie, of Hastings, who have been the guests of Airs F. G. Neill, of Colyton, have returned home.

WAIRARAPA, Alarch 27. The engagement is announced of Peggie, youngest daughter of Air and Airs A. T. P. Hubbard, of “Tiritea,” Alasterton, and John Were, only son of Air and Airs J. Toup-Nicolas, of “ Balhouse,” Ward, Marlborough. The wedding was solemnised at St. Peter’s Church, Terrace End, Palmerston North, of A r iolet, youngest daughter of Airs E. Coutts, of Terrace End, Palmerston North, and Harry Hodgson, son of Air and Airs T. Cripps, of “ Seven Oaks,” Alasterton. The Rev. J. C. Abbott performed the ceremony. Aliss Jessie Cripps and Aliss Ena Piercy were bridesmaids. Air Ivan Cripps was best man and Air William W. Coutts groomsman. An interesting wedding took place recently at Alorrison’s Bush, between Aliss R. B. AlTntosh and Air P. Svenson. The bride’s sister attended her as bridesmaid. The wedding took place recently at Knox Presbyterian Church, Lower Hutt, of Jennie, daughter of Air and Airs W. A. Ottaway, of “ Newhaven,” Alartinborough, and James Thomas, of Lower Hutt. The bride was escorted by her father, and the matron of honour was Airs Nellie Slacke, sister of the bride. Air J, H. Ottaway, brother of the bride, acted as best man, and the Rev. J. Al'Caw performed the ceremony. Aliss Rita Patterson, of Auckland, is the guest of Airs C. Homewood, Bushcroft Wairarapa. Airs Spencer Baird, of Auckland, is staying with Aliss A allance, Alasterton. Aliss Al. Cameron, Masterton, is a visitor to Wellington. Airs Cram, AVairoa, is staying with her daughter. Airs Arthur Corskie, Cornwall street, Alasterton.

Aliss Hazel AVest, of Napier, who has been staying with friends in Alasterton, has now gone to Napier. Airs AV. G. Bishop, Alasterton, has returned from a holiday in Auckland. Airs Charles, of AVellington. is the guest of the Rev. E. J. and Airs Rich, Alasterton. Airs Hislop, of Wellington, is staying with her daughter, Airs H. J. Francis, Alasterton. Airs A. APGlasham, Airs T. P. Vautier, and _ Air and Airs G. Wordsworth, of a^ e r the guests of Mr and Airs R. H. Hill, Alasterton. Airs T. F. AVatson and Aliss Alarion Watson, Alasterton, arrived home on Monday from a tour of Great Britain and the Continent. The e ugagement is announced of Aliss AI-Clurg formerly of Alasterton, and Dr G. Todd of Christchurch. Aliss Jane Elkington is visiting her grandparents, Air and Airs C. F. Vallance Kahumingi. *

PALMERSTON N.. Alarch 27. A large number of people attended the opening day of the autumn meeting of the Alanawatu Racing Club last Saturday. The beautiful grounds were ablaze with lovely flowers of all colours. The weather, though not blight, was fine. Among those present were Mrs C. Louisson (wife of the president), -wearing a navy and white flecked tweed costume, and hat to match; Airs F. S. Al‘Rae, navy-costume, with navy and beige hat; Airs Russell, black ensemble; Airs R. S. Abraham, black and white coat and skirt, with hat to match; Airs Thorne George., brown coat and skirt, with hat to match; Airs L. Collinson, black satin and fur; Aliss E. Wall, black printed floral frock, fur coat, and black hat; Airs Paget (AVellington), black coat and beret; Airs G. Lyons, navy lace frock, fur coat and navy hat; Airs W. L. Fitzherbert, beige lace frock, pink and beige chenille coat, pale grey hat; Airs V. T. Dibble, green ensemble, green and brown beret; Airs J. H. Jefferd (Hastings), navy frock and hat, fawn coat; Airs G. Lusk, tweed frock and yellow hat; Airs G. Sim, grey coat and skirt, black hat; Aliss 8. AVatson, brown costume, and brown and white hat; Airs AV.II. Gaisford (Oringi), black crepe de chine frock, black coat and hat; Aliss G. Gaisford, light fawn coat and skirt, green beret; Airs F. Armstrong (Akitio), blue silk coat and skirt, blue hat; Airs R. Young (Wellington), black; Airs F. Davis (Woodville), grey coat and skirt, black hat; Airs F. Hewitt (Glenburn), brown coat and skirt, black hat; Miss Joyce Nathan (Wellington), green ensemble, yellow beret; Airs Algar Williams (Christchurch), fawn and bro°vn frock, and straw hat to match; Airs F. Nathan black and white costume, and hat to match; Aliss E. Nathan, bottle green with touches of colour; Airs T. Aloodv (Napier), black ensemble; Airs T. Rodgers, tweed frock and fur coat; Alisg Al. Rodgers, brown and white tweed frock and brown beret; Airs Al. Abraham, brown tweed coat and skirt; Aliss P. Abraham black printed floral frock, and black hat; Mrs Haggitt, navy ensemble; Aliss Al. bim green and white coat and skirt, with black hat; Airs L. Potter, black costume and hat; Airs C. Keeble. grey costume, and green velvet hat; Airs N. Alackie wine-coloured frock and hat; Airs Elliot, fawn tweed costume; Airs G. Pratt, blue and beige costume, and blue hat; Airs L Ball, burgundy ensemble; Aliss N. Innes, navy and white costume and hat; Airs Anderson (Feilding), navy costume and straw hat; Airs L. Goldingham, wine-coloured trock, with hat to match; Airs D. Wari burton, brown coat and skirt, and brown j 2 la M ,^ ra J-. Jacobs, black coat ana hat; Airs H. Gillies, brown coat and skirt, with brown hat; Airs Coombs navy ensemble; Aliss G. Simon (Hastings) red frock and hat; Airs Wallace Cook, coat and skirt of heather mixture, with beretta to match; Airs Barnhill (Kairanga), blue jersey cloth frock, and hat to match; and many others.

A jolly dance was given in the refectory at Alassey College on Friday evening, when several new students were welcomed. Hydrangeas in various colours made charming decorations in the dance room Among those present were Airs G. G. Peren, wearing black georgette; Airs D. O. Williams, black net and brocade; Airs H. B. Whitehead, black georgette; Airs F. L. Scrivner, black moire; Mrs R. Waters black taffeta; Airs H. Somerville, blue’ -vr lr S yellow moire; Miss N. Mahon, pink velvet and georgette; Miss E. Nathan, black net; Aliss D. Rodgers, - floral taffeta; Aliss B. Rodgers, Vr Or s’r taffeta, embossed with gold: Aliss M. Aloore, green georgette; Aliss R. Gillies, green floral taffeta: Aliss A. Leifert, floral taffeta; Aliss Al. Paslev. yellow moire and net; Aliss A. Elliot (Feilding) yellow georgette; Aliss G. Histed, black velvet; Aliss D. Crabbe, black net; Aliss V. Souter, black and gold net; Aliss N. bouter; black velvet; and many others. The Alunicipal Hall was beautifully decorated for the cabaret arranged by Mrs Borlane on Saturdaj' evening. With good music and floor, and a very dainty supper, the evening was verj- much enjoyed m i i Airs Borlane looked charming in black lace. Among others present were , I® H. Hutchison, wearing floral printed c J'js on » Miss B. Al'Rae. floral printed chiffon; Aliss O. Wall, white satin: Aliss E - T r ? sl i’ flora -I ta ffeta; Aliss G. Gibbs, black taffeta;; Aliss O’Connor, black lace; Miss N. Pratt (Napier), green moire; Aliss AL Johnston (Feilding), black silk moire: Aliss R. M'Clure (Feilding), blue lace; Aliss Elliott, lime georgette; Aliss vtjnne vyilliams (Hastings), green georgette: Miss E. Nathan, blue satin; Miss K. Wall, emerald green georgette; Aliss Alanon, pale pink georgette and satin; and others. Mr and Airs David Aliller are spending a holiday at Lyall Bay. an J Neil Alanning are the guests ot Airs H. Hutchison, Victoria avenue Airs Alaurice Abraham is the guest of Air and Airs Thomas Fenton, of Otahuhu. Aliss June Tanner has returned from a visit to Alasterton. Aliss A. Smythe has returned to Christchurch from Palmerston North. The Alisses Warren, Fitzherbert avenue, have gone to Auckland for a short holiday.

Aliss S. Alacdonald, Fitzherbert avenue, has gone to Christchurch for a short holiday, and will be the guest of Airs J. Andrews.

WANGANUI, Alarch 27. Airs Ronald Hatrick was a visitor *o Hunterville, to attend her sister’s (Miss Katie Duncan, of Otairi Station) marriage to Air Leuch, of London. Airs W. Peat, of “Hillside.” was hostess at a delightful children’s party in honour of Alaster David Peat’s fo'urth birthday. A number of young folk were present and all enjoyed a jolly time M . r ? T. c - Taylor and Air and Mrs David Al’Laren motored to Auckland last week.

Airs H. Cork, of Wanganui, is visiting relations in the South Island. Aliss Zena Campbel] has returned from a -holiday spent in Nelson and a motor trip covering Blenheim, New Caves, Stoke, Picton, and other scenic beauties. ’ Airs Norman G. Armstrong, of Castlecliff, was hostess on Wednesday afternoon at a pleasant party to entertain Alts Ford, of Hawke’s Bay, and Airs Alarsh, of Taihape. Friends present were Alesdames Al. E. Earle, A. Cowper. Beauchamp, Giblin, Al. Barton, Peck, D’Arcy, E. Anderson, Turnbull, A. Hatrick G. Currie, and Reid; aud Aliss W. Anderson.

Mrs A. Pearce and Aliss Pearce entertained several lady friends at their home, Cawood, Waver ley, on Tuesday. The bridge games were arranged in the drawing room, where tea was served amid a picturesque setting of choice dahlias in wondrous colourings. The winner of the <PF 1Z ? A Y as rs Paterson, and of the lucky” prize, Airs W.- F. Shield. Ihose present were Alesdames Pearce. Honeyfieid, Haddon, Stevens, Len Honey,held, Simmons. Peterson. Roberts Findlay, Ritchie, Paterson, Shield, and Ivo Honeyfield; and Alisses Kenworthy and # Aliss L. Dalziel. of Palmerston Northis spending a holiday in Wanganui, and m the guest of Airs Len Bassett, St. John’s Afr and Airs W. Rees-Jones, of Wellinn--toa were visitors to Wanganui last weekend. Aliss Deighton, of Auckland, has been spending a holiday with her aunt, Alrd llala y> Saunders street, St. John’s Hill. Airs Hammond and Aliss Clarice Hann mond’ who recently returned from a world tour, are visiting old friends in ton nSanU1 ’ and Wlll shortly viaifc Welling--Air and Mrs F. Jensen and Aliss Betty Jensen, or Hawera, were guests of Air week-end Read ’ U PP er Aramoho. last ra _ Ph! l Hunter, of Oamaru, ?X e ?.'! eS ; 3 rs Hunter’s mother, Airs ® lr ch.> Westmere, Wanganui. Aliss Diana Ashby leaves this week for VV aitoa, Cambridge, and will visit AlrS Asby Palmer for the Easter holidays. Aliss Gretta Stevens, of Hamilton, id spending several weeks in AVanganui. prior to a month in Dunedin. Aliss Stevens id the guest of Mrs Murray. It is long since J. C. Williamson’s have PreseNted a pantomime in Wanganui, and the Opera House was well filled last night when a very satisfied audience were present. Among those noticed were Dr and Mrs Hutchison, Airs Peat. Mrs M. Fell. Air and Mrs Carver, Airs G. Weekcs. Mrs Hatrick Airs Atkin, Airs J. Al. HusMr’ IrS i A xr Far Vw and Mrs Dobbin, Airs W. Glenn, Air and Airs O Neill Airs A. H E Wall. Mr and Mrs H Zeisler Air and Airs I. Higgie, Air Mr d M I S vr ßay * ey ’TT Mr and Mra Wilson, Mr and Mrs A. H. Boyes, Afr and Airs Mr- ■ T T H 'r-? a - n f A - E - Kitchen, n CI X r, - s V e ’ F W - Webb-Jonesj Miss B. Zeisler. Afiss Ashby, Aliss H. MC e Tr M 7 SS Ti9- Ja^ son ’ Miss Stringfellow, Ms- K erd T M?SS ? r haw J. Lilburn. M « P ■R Le n Ia L MIsS /A? : ’ Hatrick, ami Miss B. B. Barltrop (Napier).

T 1 T, P(n KRTY BAY, March 25. Cady Pomare, of Wellington, is on a visit to her sister, Alra Randall Sherratt. bir James and Ladj- Gunson have returned to Auckland after a visit to Gisborne.

Afrs S. E. Gillingham and Afias A. Gillinghain, of W aerenga-o-kuri, are on a visit to Wellington. Afr and Airs H. D. Humphreys are-on a visit to Dunedin.

Air R. H. Alartin (Government auditor) and Aire Alartin will leave after Easter to take up residence in Nelson, to which town Air Alartin has been transferred. A series of bridge evenings in honour of Airs Alartin are in progress. Airs A. J. Barnard and Airs C. L. Petry gave respective parties. In the next few daj's the hostesses will be Airs Curran, Airs W. F. Isles, and Airs H. de Costa. The wedding of Aliss Peggy Corson and Afr Selwyn Innes-Jones, of Wellington, takes place at Holj- Trinitj- Church, Gisborne, on. April 8, followed by a reception given at “ Yelverton,” the home of the bride’s parents. Afrs Hamilton Irvine gave a very pleasant cayd party for Aliss Peggy Corson. The following guests attended: Alesdames J. L. Kirker. T. Adams, P. Pettit, A. Coleman, Angell, R. Gambrill, and George Nicholls, and Alisses Alatthews (3), Alacaulaj', I. O’Aleara. Chrisp (3), D. Hamilton, Ballinger, N. Steele, P. Crawford, Af. Lysnar, L. Bain, N. Ormond, and I. Wilson. The engagement is announced of Nola, youngest daughter of the late Afr and Airs A. F. Walker, of Gisborne to Kenneth, eldest son of Airs Al. CastellSpence, of Vale House, Kent. England. The “ coming of age ’’ partj- given by Afr and Airs H. H. de Costa in honour . of their son Ralph was a delightful function attended bj' 35 guests. Tomato and green streamers decorated the reception rooms, and great clusters of balloons were suspended from the electric pendants. The cake was pink and white and two-tier, whilst 21 golden candles were placed upon the top. Dancing was indulged in until the early hours of the morning. A golden kej’ was presented to the' truest of honour by his father. The usual toasts were musicallj- honoured, and speeches of felicitation were delivered. The hostess wore a charming gown of royal blue, saxe, and black floral georgette, fashioned with two-tier flounces on the skirt, and a long corsage featuring a coatee. Aliss Pegg.v de Costa wore floral taffeta and black georgette embroidered in Oriental tonings. Aliss Janet Graham, who is to be married to Air H. Rathbone, of Waipawa. in the near future, was tendered a jolly party by Aliss Nancj- Alaclaurin at her home, “ Waipura.” Roses, asters, and dahlias, backed by autumn-tinted foliage, were utilised to decorate. Bridge was indulged in indoors, and tennis players took charge of the courts and spent a happy time with racket and ball. The hostess wore a green embroidered Swiss frock, and the guest of honour Oriental crepe de chine touched with white. The euests were Alesdames L. Jex-Blake, M. B. Alander. V. Savage. R. Graham. W. Graham. R. Watson, H. Stovell, J. C. Field, L. Field, J. Graham, and E. Brown, and Alisses J. and T. Gardner. H, Nolan, J. Dunlop. S. Alorice, B. Pountnejr “ (Auckland), and Alacaulaj’, P. Seymour, AL Sherratt, Orr (2), H. Afander, Hegartj' (2). Al. Barker. A.'Gaddum, R. Hardie (Taihape), A. Barker, and B. Ellingham (Dannevirke). A very enjoyable surprise partj’ wag held at the home of Airs H. G. Wellborne. Dancing took place on the tennis court, which was illuminated b.y electric bulbs.

. , WAIKATO, Alarch 26. A jolly dance was held at the Ruakura, Experimental Farm, on Saturday night. The hostesses were Airs Alunro. Airs Trythall, and Airs Weatherley. Others pre-

sent were Misses T. Hobbs, M. Ross, E. Roach, M. Lachlan, E. O’Neill, N. Browne, L. Valder, J. Sincock, M. Bickerstaff,' V. Johnstone, B. Gilmer, P. Cleveley, J. Howlett, Z. Dowd, M. Campbell, T. Trythall, A. Taylor, B. MTntosh, J. Ainbury, J. Campbell, M. Richards, M. Langley, R. Hewetson, and M. Chitty. A bridge party was given by Mrs D. R. Caldwell, of “Green Hedges,” Cambridge, on Friday evening. Those present were Mesdames A. H. Nicoll, W. Stopford, B. Cowper, B. Farquhar, Snelling, M. Wells, L. Walker, W. Ranstead, N. Banks, G. Sharpe, Porritt, G. Ranstead, E. E. Roberts, R. Alford, O’Riordan, J. Banks, Jennins, W. Tod, and G. Middleton, and Misses F. Langton, A. Brown, Gwynneth, R. Souter, Calvert, S. Brann, J. Couper, Stopford, Christophers, N. Langston, Messrs J. Clemow, B. Hill, F. Swayne, L. Carr, D. Orr, T. Ranstead, D. Sampson, A. Swayne, and T. Ranstead. A dance was held in the Morrinsville Hall on Wednesday, organised by Miss P. Bentley and Miss B. Ramsey. Those present were Misses T. Young, Cargill, E. Allman, N. Jackson, Cornish, E. Bradley, B. Ramsey, E. Hammond, M. Nolan, K. Moody, Z. Howarth, E. Parkinson, V. Lowry, V. Clarke, M. Oates, P. Reynolds, E. Maclean, B. Strand, E. Parkinson, M. Fitzpatrick, R. Wilson, D. Hyaniason, J. Watson, C. Mikkelson, L. Chirney, T. Skinner, R. Pickett, and F. Cargill. A battle bridge evening was held in the lounge at the Lyceum Club, Hamilton, on Monday evening. Those present included Mesdames W. H. Hume, H. Douglas, A. E. Sandford, J. F. Strang, C. M. Hume, J. D. Smith, Dunford, H. Luxford, V. Chitty, Jenkinson, H. Hasler, Reeves, A. W. Green, H. J. Greenslade, Stubbs, Hodgkinson, E. Walders, Honeyfield. Robinson, Verral, R. A. Johnston, G. Buckland, F. Bullock, R. B. Cranwell, A. Beale, H. Hammond, A. P. Speedy, E. G. Rollo, and G. R. Barnett, and Misses de Renzy, Fricker, Johnson, Stevens, A. Drake, Nutsford, E, Norrish, Hooker, Pirritt, Wallnutt, Murray, Tudhope, Eggleston, and Bourke. A reception was held in the Wattle Tea Rooms, Hamilton, after the marriage of Frances Florence, only daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Barclay, of Huntly, and Eric Harold, only son of Mr and Mrs H. Grocott, of Auckland. The guests were received by the bride’s mother. Those present were Mr and Mrs H. Groeott, Mr and Mrs Barclay, Dr and Mrs D. Mac Diarmid, Mr and Mrs E. H. Payze, Mr and Mrs K. S. Caldwell, Mr and Mrs Ei V. Daldy, Mr and Mrs J. "Watson, Mr and Mrs G. C. Henderson, Mr and Mrs F. Littleproud, Mr and Mrs Madill, Rev. and Mrs H. G. Gilbert, Mr and Mrs D. Hart, Misses N. Grocott, B. Watson, Joughin, Bayley, Rennie, Cotter, Dilnot-Sfnith, Rainger. R. Vosper, F. Starr, Littleproud, Burgess. and J. Graham. The future home of the bride and bridegroom will be at Hamilton West.

AUCKLAND, March 26. The annual meeting of the Victoria League was held in the Lyceum Club last Thursday evening when there was a large attendance of members. Mr John Alexander, who presided over the meeting, congratulated the league on attaining its twenty-first birthday, and also upon the splendid work, which had been disclosed by the report. After the business part of the meeting was over a programme of entertainment, arranged by Miss Kent, was given. Miss Lois Walls played a violin solo, “ Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes,” Miss Helena Venables playing her accompaniment; Mr Zante Wood recited “The Liverwing Presentation”; Miss Molly Atkinson sang “A Birthday,” her accompanist being Miss Phyllis Graham; and a sketch, “ Good night. Babette ” was Serformed by Miss Una Moore and Mr lorton Hammond. At the close of the programme supper was served. Mrs D. H. Kirke, of Auckland, is visiting friends in Timaru. Mrs Ford L. North, of Hawke’s Bay, has taken a furnished house at Remuera for a few months. Miss Gwen Russell, also of Hawke’s Bay, and whose home was damaged during the earthquake, is staying with Mrs North. Mrs Wroughton, till recently of Auckland, has left for Wellington where she will take up her residence with her sister, Mrs W. Larnach. Mrs Eliot Davis and Mrs Alexander are Auckland visitors to Rotorua. The eighty-third anniversary of Otago was celebrated by. the Otago Club last Monday evening with bridge and dancing held in the Interhouse club rooms. The chairman, Mr E. C. Cutten, and Mrs Cutten were host and hostess, the latter wearing a frock of black moire embroidered in gold and red. In a short speech Mr Cutten traced the early history of Otago, and referred to the fact that there was now. a population of 90,000 inhabitants in the province, and that it did not possess a gaol. Miss Cherry Anderson, of Remuera, is a passenger by the Rangitata for London, where she is intending to study music for the next 12 months. Sir George and Lady Elliot are also among the passengers by the Rangitata. Mrs D. M. Scannell, formerly of Hawke’s Bay, has taken one of the Mayfair Flats in Parnell. Miss Scannell has just returned from a trip abroad.

_ Mrs Maurice Abraham, of Palmerston North, is the guest of Mrs Thomas Fenton, of Mason avenue, Otahuhu, having arrived last week to be present at the marriage of Miss Doris Sadie Fenton and Mr John Cecil Fowler, of Toronto, Cqjiada, which was solemnised last Wednesday evening in Holy Trinity Church, Otahuhu. The bride and bridegroom have since left for their new home in Lautoka, Fiji. The large Tudor reception loom was crowded last Thursday on the occasion of the bridge afternoon arranged by the committee and members of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The prize-winners were Mrs Ryder, hidden number; Mrs Franklin, highest score; and Mrs Finch, consolation. Each guest was presented with a birthday copy of the first magazine issued by flie Society after the convener, Miss Milburn, had addressed the gathering.