TABLE TALK

Otago Witness, Issue 4039, 11 August 1931, Page 55

TABLE TALK

DUNEDIN, August 10. Mrs Arthur Barnett has returned to itown.

Miss Linda 'Barnett is staying in Wellington.

Miss Nancy Hall has returned to Tim4aru.

Mrs Garth Gallaway is visiting Christchurch.

Mrs J. A. Cook, Union street, is visiting Christchurch for the Grand National Week.

Miss Denniston is staying with Miss Humphreys, of Christchurch, for the Grand National.

Miss Bowie, of Middlemarch, and Mrs Bowie, of Invercargill, are the guests of Miss Ensor at the “ Mansions,” St. Clair.

Miss Brenda Bell, of Shag Valley, is staying with her aunt, Mrs Aufrere Fenwick, Fairy Hill, St. Clair.

Miss Adine Acton-Adams is staying with Miss Neave, of Christchurch, for the Grand National Week.

Mrs Andrew Johnston, who has been visiting old friends, has returned to Christchurch.

Miss Catherine Landreth, who has been visiting her mother, left on Wednesday for New Jersey, America.

Mrs E. Le Cren, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs J- Sim, has returned to Christchurch.

Mr and Mrs Ralph Chaffey, of Waiau, North Canterbury, are staying with Mrs H. D. Stronach, Maori Hill.

Miss Ulrich will leave for Timaru, tomorrow to be present at the marriage of her niece, Miss Nancy Orbell and Mr John Tripp.

Mrs Aufrere Fenwick gave a small afternoon tea at her residence. “ Fairy Hill,” St. Clair, last Friday, for Alios Brenda Bell.

On Tuesday. Mrs G. R. Ritchie gave a small tea party for Miss R. Trolove, of Marlborough. The guests included Misses Abraham (3), D. Roberts, Denniston, and W. Cox.

Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald gave a dinner party on Wednesday evening at the Otago Women's Club. Present were Mr and Mrs Guy Tapley, Dr and Mrs Walden Fitzgerald, Mr and Mrs Donald Reid, and Mr and Mrs F. G. Clapperton.

On Friday afternoon, Mrs Edmund Smith gave an eight table bridge party at her residence, Napier street, the object being to raise funds for the St. Kilda Kindergarten, which will profit greatly by the afternoon’s games, which were very much enjoyed by all present.

A delightful evening was given by Miss Allen at the Otago Girls’ High School when she entertained the Dunedin Circle Francais by reading “La Chatelaine de Shenstone,” which was much enjoyed. Madame Belluge contributed two delightful sketches by “ Mistral ” (the southern French poet).

Members of the St. Clair Women’s Club spent a most enjoyable evening at the fortnightly meeting. The president, Mrs Ombler. was in the chair. Sirs Douglas Barton was ‘responsible for an excellent programme, entitled “ Opera Pops,” consisting of selections from grand and comic operas. The stage was a charming arrangement of a garden.

During the past seven weeks the Sewing Circle at the Otago Women’s Club,, meeting on Wednesday afternoons, has done much excellent work, contributing no fewer than 650 garments to Dowling street depot. A great many beautiful knitted things have been made amongst the number handed in for the unemployed. The circle met for the last time last week.

On Wednesday evening a most successful ball was given in the Tudor Hall by members of the executive of the Victoria League. The hall and lounge looked charming with artistic decorations of evergreens and bright pots of cinerarias. Mrs E. C. Reynolds (actingpresident) received the guests in the lounge, and wore a becoming and handeome gown of soft rose-coloured georgette with crystal beading. There was one debutante at the ball, Miss Cicely Ramsay, daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas Ramsay, who wore a charming gown of ivory souple satin, and who was presented by the executive of the Victoria

League with a dainty posy of primroses. Present were Mrs W. Laidlaw, wearing black georgette and lace; Airs Aufrere Fenwick, black lace; Mrs Robert Kennedy, wine-coloured lace; Mrs J. A. Roberts, black souple satin; Mrs E. L. Alacassey, black georgette with steel beads; Mrs W. 0. M'Kellar, floral georgette; Mrs G. R. Ritchie, claret lace; Mrs Harman Reeves, black georgette and lace; Mrs Terence Bridgeman, cream satin: Mrs Gerald Fitzgerald, black lace and georgette; Mrs Walden Fitzgerald, turquoise blue frock; Mrs K. S. Ramsay, black georgette with floral georgette on bodice; Mrs Guy Tapley, black and white lace and black georgette; Mrs Donald Reid, soft yellow taffeta; Mrs Douglas Ramsay, Paris lace; Mrs F. E. Clapperton, jun., bright gentian-blue lace; Mrs

Dykes, soft pink chenille georgette, with coatee of grey and pink georgette; Mrs R. H. Fraser, black lace; Mrs J. R. Laidlaw, black velvet, with epray of cream flowers; Mrs Pemberthy, black taffeta relieved by bright orange trimming; Mrs J. A. Haggitt, orange taffeta; Mrs Norman Speight, pale green chiffon; Mrs Charles Speight, black georgette and lace, with a lack panne velvet cloak; Mrs Hugh Speight, floral tissue; Mrs A. 0. Stephens, deep blue chenille and satin; Mrs G. Dickinson, white satin, relieved by necklace of jade beads and earrings to match; Mrs J. AV. Smeaton, black beaded satin; Mrs N. Y. A. Wales, black ring velvet; Mrs Syrett, black georgette; Miss E. Jackson, black georgette; Miss Brenda Bell (Shag Valley), cream satin; Miss Joan Ritchie, eau de nil georgette; Miss P. Ritchie, white georgette, with

silver trimming; Miss Dorothy Roberts, ivory satin; Miss Scudamore, ivory satin, with coatee of ivory panne velvet; Miss Barbara Williams, blue frock; Mies Patricia Stronach, metallic lace frock; Miss H. Abraham, apple-green satin; Miss P. Abraham, gold tissue; Miss Trolove (Marlborough), ivory satin; Alise Betty Reeves, black frilled net relieved by touches of blue; Mis- M. Maeandrew, black lace and georgette; Miss Napier (Waimate). shell-pink georgette: Miss Daphne Chrystall, red lace: miss Al. Reid, floral georgette; Miss I. Reid, black net- Aliss W. Cox, pastel-blue satin; Mies Winnie Speight, apricot lace and georgette; Miss H. Carswell, scarlet georgette; Miss C. Falconer, white satin; Miss L. Orbell (Waikouaiti), blue moire silk; Aliss Al. Cotterill, scarlet georgette;

Aliss Al. Halsted, black chiffon; Aliss Sheila Alacpherson, black panne velvet; Aliss R. Phillips, floral taffeta; Aliss Adine Acton-Adams, black georgette; Aliss Alay Reeves, cream georgette and lace; Aliss J. APKellar, fawn lace; Aliss K. Greenslade, ivory lace; Aliss R. Frapwell, blue satin; and Aliss G. Hislop, blue ring velvet. Also present were the Rev. Lionel and Airs Richards, Air and Airs Bundle, Air and Airs Salmon, Air and Airs Cowie, Air and Airs Pierce, Airs B. Reid, Airs Brickell. Alisses Bell, Begg, Henderson, Black. Boyland, Al'Avoy, Hart, Haise, Garrett (2), Falconer, Dawson, J. Hay, Given. Rankin, Kane, Aiacdonald, (2), Moyes, Alirams, Aloule, Al'Arthur, Fenwick, Puechegud, Porter, Nancarrow, Davidson, Clapperton, and Boot; the Alayor and Mayoress, Air and Airs R. S. Black, the latter wearing a handsome

black satin frock, with coatee and jet trimming; Air Justice Kennedy, Messrs G. R. Ritchie, Harman Reeves, W. O. Al’Kellar, Terence Bridgeman, Passmore, Sidey, E. W. Smith, K. Napier, J. R. Laidlaw, E. Alaunsell, A. C. Stephens, J. Edmond, Guy Tapley, E. L. Alacassey, F. E. Clapperton, Douglas Ramsay. Benson. Boot, P. Saldaigne, Solomon (2), S. Al’Pherson, R. Reeves. Sleigh. Shields. P. Vallange, D. Wright, Wilson, J. G. Dykes, D. Reid, Greenslade, R. GiUrison, Phillips, Orbell, Cotterill, Andrews, Galbraith, Hudson, Thompson, Hooper, Parke, Watts. L. Black, F. Al'Callum, M’Leod, Barclay, R. Al. Wilkinson, P. Bailey, Fooks, Hastings. Bennett, Jull, Bland, Harris. Boddy. Lloyd, Burt, Hugh Speight. F. Syrett. Al’Diarmid, Stevenson, N. Y. A. Wales, and Gillett; and

Drs. G. Fitzgerald, W. Fitzgerald, de Alouchant, E. Harty, and Norman Speight.

INVERCARGILL, August S. Airs Leonard Webb returned from Wellington on Tuesday. Airs Alervyn Alitchel is visiting Dunedin. Aliss Falkiner, of Waikawa, who has been visiting Dunedin, is spending the week-end with Airs A. L. Wyllie, Esk street, on her return south. Aliss Anne Giller. of Mossburn, is the guest of Aliss Jessie Cunningham, Duke street. Airs Robert Stout motored through to Christchurch on Sunday with Air and Airs Jack Pears, of Aloseburn.

Dr and Airs Ritchie Crawford epent last week-end in Dunedin. Air and Airs T. Ross Bn ft leave for their new home in Wellington on Thursday. Air and Airs B. C. A. Al’Cabe and their daughter have arrived from New Plymouth to take up residence in Invercargill. Airs A. H. IV. Aitken returned to Gore on Friday. Airs A. le H. Hoyles, Airs 11. J. Alacalister, and Aliss Kitty Hazlett have all left for the Grand National in Christchurch. Alrs_ Riley, of Timaru, is the guest of Airs K. D. Andrews-Baxter, at the vicarage, Filleul street. Alesdames J. D. Shand. R. Taylor, and H. I). APHugh were hostesses at tea parties in honour of Airs A. Owen-John-ston this week. Alesdames Denniston Cuthbertson, A. H. Alackrell, and C. F. A. Jones were hostesses at card parties in Airs T. Ross Burt’s honour during the week. “ Buy a Broom,” by Eden Philpotts, was read by the Play Reading Circle of the Womens Club on Tuesday evening, with the following east: —Rhoda, Aire T. F. Gilkison; Saul, Aliss Bailey; Aaron, Airs C. E. Matts; Alinnie. Aliss Samuel; Harriet, Aliss Taylor; Jeramy, Aliss Al’Kenzie; Bunny, Airs John Aiacdonald; Venue, Aliss Kathleen Anderson; Pedro Paelestro. Aliss Crofts; Joseph, Aliss Washer; Dorcas, Aliss Perrin; Eilyan, Airs F. Al. Corkill; Dr W’arden, Airs G. H. Utt ley; and Chorus, Airs J. G. Aiacdonald.

OAAIARU, August 8. Airs Easter, of Dunedin, is staying with the Alisses Banks, Tees street. Air and Airs Al’Culloch have returned from Timaru. Aliss Napier, who has been visiting Airs W. P. Reid, has returned to Waimate. Airs Roy Alitchell is in town for the week-end. Airs Allan APDoull has returned from Central. Airs Hodge, who has been visiting friends in Wellington, has returned. Airs Cobb has returned from Christchurch. On Thursday and Friday evenings the North Otago Women’s Club held a delightful entertainment in aid of the local unemployment relief fund. The programme was as follows:—Duet, “ Hungarian Rhapsody” (Lizst), Alisses Hood and Al’Quade; chorus, “ Green Carnations ”; musical monologue, Airs Alan A’oung; “In Old Aladr id,” Airs K. Familton and chorus; piano solo, “ First Alovement Sonata Pathetique ” (Beethoven), Aliss M’Quade; item, Alesdames Orbell, M'Culloch, and Grater, and Aliss Sutton; “Polonaise” (Dvorak), Alisses Maxwell i and Woods; song, Airs Kinder; “ Pic- ; turcs,” Alisses Lindsay and Alarwick (Arts and Crafts Circle); chorus, “The Musical Barber ”; and a play, “ Elizabeth Refuses,” a miniature comedy from Jane Austen’s “ Pride and Prejudice,” by Alargaret AlacNamara.. produced by Dr E. Fitzgerald, in which the parts were as follow:-—Elizabeth Bennett, Aliss M. Darling; Jane Bennett, Aliss D. Cowie; Airs Bennett (their mother), Aliss E. Harvey; Air Collins, Airs F. Jones; and Lady Catherine de Brough, Airs Alan Young.

WAIMATE, August 8. Airs Neill Rattray, “Ngahere,” is the guest of her mother. Airs George Helmore, of Christchurch, for Race Week. Dr and Airs Pitts, Queen street, have returned home from Christchurch, where they were the guests of Dean and Mrs Julius, College House. Airs Colin Douglas, “ Karori,” has returned home from a short visit to Christchurch.

Bishop and Airs AVest-AVatson were visitors to Waimate for the week-end. Air and Airs H. B. S. Johnston, Aliss Catherine Johnston, and Air E. Johnston. “ Springbank,” are visitors to Christchurch for Race AA’eek. Airs E. C. Studholme, “Te AA T aimate, has returned home from a visit to Timaru. Aliss Judith Bradshaw, Harris street, is spending a few days with the Alisses AA 7 oollcombe, of Timaru.

TIMARU. August 8. Airs J. Tripp. “ Silverton,” has returned to AA’oodbury after a short visit to Air John Tripp, of Kurow. Airs Killian, of Christchurch, and Mrs Henry Harper, of “ Grassy Hills,” have been staying at the Grand Hotel. Aliss Nona Pinckney, of “Glenaray, who has been staying with Airs G. H. Cossins, “ Ardnaquere.” has left for Christchurch with Aliss Cara Pinckney, who has been staying with Aliss Tripp, Orari Gorge. Miss Evelyn Pinckney, of “Glenaray,’ has been staying with Airs F. J. Rolleston, Le Cren’s terrace, and is now the guest of Airs G. 11. Cossins, “ Ardnaquere.” His lordship Bishop AVest-Watson and Airs AVest-Watson, of Christchurch, spent last week-end with Air and Airs H. B. S Johnston. “ Springbank,” Otaio. Aliss Enid Edgar Jones, of “ Otiritiri,” has returned from the AVinter Sports Club at Porter’s Pass.

Miss Hope Pinckney, of “ Glenaray.” has left for Southland after paying a round of visits in South Canterbury. A very jolly party of winter sports enthusiasts left Timaru on Saturday morning laden with skis and skates to spend the week-end at Tekapo. The party included Misses Betty Harper, Catherine Johnstone, Sylvia Orbell, Nona and Cara Pinckney (“Glenaray”), Dendrah Rhodes, and Cecil and Elizabeth Elworthy and Messrs H. H. Elworthy, B. Thomas, P. Stevens, and E. Johnstone. Miss Erica Westmacott, Nile street, spent last week-end with Dr and Mrs P. R. Woodhouse, of Bluecliffs. Miss Rosa Tripp, Wai-iti road, has returned from a short visit to Miss Tripp, Orari Gorge. Mr and Mrs Howard Tripp, Wai-iti road, spent the week-end with Mr and Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, of “ Silverton,” Woodbury. Mrs Sinclair Thomson, “ The Crossing,” Woodbury,’’ has been staying with her sister, Mrs Bowden, of Christchurch. Mr and Mrs H. B. S. Johnston, with Miss Catherine Johnston, and Mrs E. Johnston, “ Springbank,” Otaio, will leave next Christchurch for thte Grand National festivities. Miss Diana Orbell and Mr Derek Orbell, “ The Levels,” will be their guests. Mrs W. N. Bond, “ Dunrobin,” is in Christchurch staying with Miss AL Cotterill. Mrs V. F. Boyle and Miss Rosa Tripp, "Wai-iti road, will leave next week for National Week. Mrs N. A. Rattray, “ Ngahere,” Waimate, will leave on Monday to stay with Mrs George Helmore, of Christchurch, lor , the races. i Mrs W. H. Helmore and Miss Elena i Helmore, “ Koromiko,” will leave next ■ week to stay with Mrs Gerald Bowen, of Christchurch, for the Grand National festivities. _ i Miss Olive Lyon, of England, is the guest of Mrs Bruce Murray, “ Godiey Peaks.” Miss Peggy Williams, “Silverton,” who has been staying with Mrs J. Mowbray Tripp, has left for Christchurch. Miss Janet Studholme, “ Te Waimatc,'’ is spending Grand National Week with ‘ Mrs Wells, of Christchurch. Miss Phyllis Boyle, of Christchurch, who has been staying with her brother. Commander D. Boyle, Hampton House Flats, is now the guest of Lady Wigram, of Christchurch. i The annual ball of the Timaru High * School Old Girls’ Association was 1 held in the Bay Hall last night, and proved ; a very enjoyable affair. The members of the committee, who had made excellent arrangements for the entertainment of their guests, were Alesdames J. G. Duncan, T. Pone, Misses C. Palliser. Al. Tizard, M Oxford. M. Martin. C. Wilson, D. Einslie, W. Tizard, C. Morton, B. Sutherland, B. Stevens, I. Anderson, and D. Andrews, and Miss I. Young who made an efficient I secretary. Miss Constance Flamank and her pupils entertained parents and friends at a most enjoyable recital in the Scottish Hall last night. The futurist decorative scheme was well carried out. and made the pretty frocks-of those performing stand out in bold relief. Wide scarves of amber and black were draped across the back of the stage, and large bowls of flax and palms graced the front. Gaily-coloured cushions and amber-shaded lights added to these distinctive decorations. ASHBURTON, August 8. Nurse G. Ashby, who has been on the nursing staff of the Greymouth Hospital for the past four years, and who is to be married to Mr Sydney Hills, of Ashburton, was this week presented by the patients of the hospital with a dinner-set and a cake stand. She was also the recipient of a presentation from the nursing staff. Mrs S. J. Webb, the manse, Staveley, leaves this week for a short, visit to Dunedin. Mrs Redmond Neill “ Barossa.” Mount Somers, has returned from a visit to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs Harold Wright, of Mayfield, are spending a few days at their house in Craigie street, Timaru. Lady Nosworthy, Walnut avenue, left on Thursday on a visit to her niece, Mrs H. Pilbrow, of Palmerston. Miss D. Pawson, of Timaru, is the guest of Mrs Dart, Methven. Miss Mildred Pawson is the guest of Mr and Mrs V. P. Boot, Havelock street west. Mrs Harold Thorne, of Hororata, and Miss Ethel Thorne are spending a holiday in Auckland.

A wedding of interest to GeraldineOrari friends was that of Joanna Eva, fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs John South, of Orari Bridge, and lan Holmwood Chalmers, second son of Mr and Mrs J. Kelland. A dance was held during the evening, at which a large number of guests ■wa® nrescßh

CHRISTCHURCH. August 7. Airs J. F. Bmhanau was hostess on Tuesday afternoon at a particularly enjoyable afternoon tea party given at her home at Fendalton. Amongst the many present were Mrs Gerald Anderson. Miss Isabel Turrell, Miss Helen Buchanan, Mrs Deans, Mrs W. Symes, Mrs A. Hutchinson. Mrs George Rutherford. Mrs G. Leslie Rutherford, Miss Turnbull. Mrs J. H. Williams. Mrs Guy Ronalds, Mrs J. Maliug. Misses Neave(2), Mrs G. Helmore. Mrs Palmer Chapman (Timaru), Mrs W. Day. Mrs Sidney Lawrence, Mrs Treleaven, Mrs A. Thomson, Mrs J. D. Hall, Mrs G. Turrell. Mrs A. W. Reeves, Mrs Morris. Mrs J. B. Beckett. Airs C. Ollivier, Mrs Hay, Mrs E. Cordner. Mrs A. K. Firth. Mrs Maurice Grcsson. Miss AL Minson, Miss Lois Ollivier. Miss Lesley Hay. Miss P. Ronalds, and Miss L. Minson. On Friday night at her home in Gloucester street Mrs William Day- entertained a few of her friends at bridge. Those present were Mrs Guy Pascoe, Mrs J. H. Williams, Mrs James Mating, Mrs Hoare, Mrs A. K. Firth. Mrs P. WynnWilliams. and Miss Monica Cocks. On Saturday’ night a large number of visitors arived at Rangiora. attracted hither by the prospect of a thoroughly enjoyable evening at the Brackenfield limit Club’s dance, which was the winding up of the hunting season, the Point-to-point Steeplechase meeting held during the afternoon being the last event in a very enjoyable winter’s sport. The members of the committee were Mesdames Denis Chapman, George March, J. B. Starky, A. J. Tutton, S. Wright, and J. L. Kinley, and Misses Peggy Norton, and Nancy Henderson. There was one debutante Miss Patricia Moir, who wore a very pretty frock of yellow brocaded taffeta, made with tight bodice, full skirt, and soft frill placed low on the hip-line. She carried a black fan. Other ladies present were Mesdames D. Chapman, G. March, S. Wright. A. J. Tutton. R. G. Ward, D. Skinner, J. T. Kinley, A. J. Thompson, C. de Pass. R. A. Fergusson. T. A. Ambrose, A. Duncan, G. A. Dunean. W. Prosser. Ivan Wood. Guy Cotterill. G. Coull. S. Godfrey. C. L. Meredith-Kaye. 11. C. D. Van Asch, G. Hamilton, and H. S. Fox, and Misses G. Martyn, N. I.e Cren. J. Rutherford. P. Lane. AL Nixon, K. Dixon. J. Dixon, S. Bassett, A. Tutton, E. Ensor, A. Young, S. Cook. D. Cook, L. Forbes. AL Andrews, P. Norton. B. Kiver, P. Ronalds. P. Pearson. M. Stevenson, B. Allen. E. Menzies. E. Macgibbon, J. Gard’ner. N. Gard’ner. Julie Snow, IL Loughman. G. Malir.g. C. Perry. L. Minson, E. Ellis, V. Lee, P. Thacker. N. Macdonald. N. Parsons, P. Lance. E. Morris, P. Barton. E. Pearce, C. Moir. A. Greig. AL Atkin, B. Hughes, Roie de Pass, and S. Gumbleton. Mrs Alister Deans, Riccarton, has returned from a visit to Mrs George Dennistoun. Peel Forest. Mrs Dennistoun will be the guest of Mrs Deans for the Grand I National. Mrs Godfrey Rutherford, of Lochiel, will be the guest of Miss Rutherford, Garden road, for Race Week. Mr and Mrs Gerald Gerard, of Snowdon, will be the guests of Mrs Wilder Fox. Papanui. for the races. Miss Nan Cossins. of Timaru, who has been visiting Mrs Maurice Gresson, Feudalton, has returned home. Mr and Mrs P. Dearden, of Waiau, will be the guests of Mr and Airs Derrick Gould. Fendalton, for the Grand National. Mrs John Moore. Fendalton, is visiting her mother, Mrs Wilson, Bulls. Miss Joan Forbes, who has been visiting Miss Tripp, Orari Gorge, is now the guest of Mrs J. F. Studholme. Fendalton. She is leaving iu the middle of August for England. Airs Sinclair Thomson, “The Crossing,’’ Woodbury, who has been visiting her sister, Airs C. 8. Bowden, Papanui road, has returned home. Airs Ne.il Rattray, of Waimatc, will be the gue.se of her mother. Airs George Helmore. “ Alillbrook,” Fendalton, for the races. Airs Garth Gallaway, of Dunedin, will be the gues: of Airs C. White, Murray place, for Grand National Week. Airs Edwin Hay, Rolleston avenue, has left to visit Airs Campbell Hay. Pigeon Bay.

BLENHEIAI, August 7. On Saturday afternoon at her home “ Welton House,” Grovetown, Aliss Cicely Alills gave a most successful and enjoyable party to a number of “ old girls ’’ of Nelson College. The drawing room was most attractively decorated with spring flowers. Afternoon tea, musical, vocal, and elocutionary items, and an interesting competition, won by Aliss Joyce Bacon, were enjoyed by all. Some of those present were Alesdames A. J. Alills, D. Alarch. Dickie, and Ives, and Alisses Eileen Alills, Clova Atkins (Nelson), Ursula Matthews. Lorna Rose, Kathleen Organ, Joan Eckford, Alollie Alsop,

Joyce Bacon, Jessie Granville. Grace Gane, Ella APLauchlan, and Betty Armstrong.

The members of the Wesley Choir spent a most enjoyable evening at the residence of Mrs J. W. Rose at “The Poplars,” Spring Creek on Tuesday evening. the occasion being a farewell to Mr and Airs Harold Spark, who are leaving for North Canterbury. A good musical programme was arranged by Air Rowley Simpson, and. as Aliss Thelma Laking had charge of the competitions, everything went off with a swing. After supper Airs Stockwell, on behalf of the choir, presented Airs Spark with a pretty posy of flowers, and Air Stockwell presented the guests of the evening—on behalf of their fellow choristers —with a travelling rug. The Convent School’s annual fancy dress dance, held in St. Patrick's Hall on Friday night, proved to be a most popular and successful function, and was attended by a large number of children and adults. The hall was prettily decorated for the occasion, an orchestra supplying very enlivening music. Alesdames Ball, Thomas. J. Corry, E. Rose, Evatt, and Aliss Lewis were selected to judge the best representations in fancy costume, and prizes were awarded to Alisses Cara Evatt and Alonica Smith as “ Shell Alotor Oil.” Jill O'Sullivan as “ Rising Sun,” Pam Wilkinson as “High Jinks,” E. Rabone as ” Early Victorian,” Una Diely as “ Maori Princess,” and M. Davis as “ Cadbury’s Chocolate.”

On Tuesday morning Miss Isohel Chaytor entertained a few friends, prior to leaving for a trip to England, at Malplaquet Rooms, where a dainty morning tea was arranged on tables prettily decorated with early spring flowers. Those present included Alesdames Stace, A. Alaclaine. and Hursthouse, and Alisses Anderson, Al. AlacNab, R. Horton, 11. Jenkins, Jean Hursthouse. Elspeth Thompson, and Alargaret Stuart. On the occasion of the fifth birthday of her daughter Shirley, Airs A. AlacNab entertained a few tiny children at ” The Barton ” on Friday afternoon. The tea table was gaily decorated with crackers and bon-bons, and a lovely birthday cake took up the centre part of the table, all the children wearing coloured paper caps. Airs AlacNab was wearing floral crepe de chine, Aliss Alacßae, yellow crepe de chine, and Shirley, white crepe de chine. Others there were Susie Bacon, Lindle M'C’allum, Alary Critchley, Joan Wadworth, and Anne Chaytor, and C. Boon, Robin Reid, John Chaytor, Tony Wood, Alurray Adams, Rae Adams, and Warwick Wadworth.

On Saturday evening at her studio in High street Aliss Barbara Griffiths held a small but enjoyable dance. The room was prettily decorated with yellow wattle. Aliss Griffiths was wearing pale green georgette. Others present were Alisses Doreen Lucas (floral georgette), Barbara Bacon (black georgette and lace). Alary Weld (blue lace), P.ttic Grigg (floral georgette). Sinclair Breen (blacK taffeta), Pauline Bennett (green lace), F. Grigg (floral georgette), Nancy Teschemaker (pale pink tulle), Barbara Rutherford (salmon-coloured crepe de chine), Clare Ward (blue taffeta), Phyllis Thompson (black taffeta), Linda Horne (white net with satin bands), and Queenie Watte (black and white georgette), and Alessrs Griffiths, Watts, Vavasour, Willis, Dillon (2), StuartForbes, R. Grigg, A. Ward, Goulter, and Hopkins. Aliss Jean Leckie, of Wellington, is visiting Air and Airs L. Alurray at “ IVharanui.” Aliss Al. AlacNab is staying with Air and Airs A. AlacNab at “ The Barton.” Airs Bunny, of Greytown, is visiting Airs T. Renwick at Dumgree Station. Airs G. Andrew and Miss Alaisie Andrew, of Birch Hill Station, are visiting friends in Nelson. Mrs Rawley Grace, of Nelson, is visiting Dr R. Adams in Alaxwell road. Mrs Richardson, of Wellington, is visiting Air and Airs 11. Richardson at Burleigh. Air and Airs W. B. Stevenson, of Upcot Station, returned to-day after a few days spent in town.

WELLINGTON, August 7. Lady Alyers has given two very delightful afternoon parties during the week. Her pretty rooms were charmingly decorated with early spring flowers, the table on one occasion being decorated with tinted Iceland poppies and freesias. There were bowls of pale yellow and deep wine coloured primroses, and high jars of deep yellow narcissi. Lady Myers, on one afternoon, received in sapphire blue crepe de chine, embroidered in self tones and beige, and on the second was in deep blue lace. Among those present were Lady Carucross, Lady Statham, Lady Sidey, Airs A. de B. Brandon, Airs P. Nathan, Airs Butts, Airs Shirtcliffe, Ladv Pomare and her daughter, Airs A. 11. Aliles, Airs Airs I. Duncan, Airs H. Hadfield, Aladame Alerlin, Mrs Nihotte, Airs G. Craig. Mrs Alillward, Airs Dunkley, Airs P. Cooke, Airs L. Blundell, Airs Tringham, Airs and Aliss Kane, Airs Al. Ross, Airs S. Kirkcaldie, Lady Luke, Airs Yaldwyn, Airs J. Parker, Aliss Hall-Jones, Airs and Aliss Blair, and many others. Two interesting speakers pleased the members of the English-speaking Union recently at one of the pleasant afternoon tea parties held each month during the winter by the organisation. One, Airs Chafy, a lady who is travelling New Zealand and other parts, with special interest in Girl Guides and Guiders, spoke of her visits to many places, and especially of her life in Constantinople, where she was for many years. She was charmed with the Turkish women, who are very’ elegant, and have beautiful manners. They have led terribly idle, purposeless lives in the past, but now they are getting the chance of something better they’ are not slow to avail themselves of their opportunities, and are stepping forth into the arena of life with much zest, and good effect. The men, said Airs Chafy, are sporting, cheerful, and attractive, and love a good joke. That they have other more solid qualities is, of course, well known. Airs Chafy spoke, too, of the London “ home ” of the union, which is situated in Charles street, off Berkeley Square, and which is a delightful place of entertainment. The drawing-reception room has pale green brocade walls, and is generally- artistic; there is a beautifully panelled library,

and the great dining room is modern in decoration, light and bright to a degree. Visitors are made welcome, and “ passed on ” in the kindliest way, and the members of the E.S.U. have generally a good time. Mrs Henry Hadfield was the other speaker. She told, very interestingly, of her teaching of braille. When in Sydney for some years she was a regular voluntary’ helper at the Institute for the Blind, and there learned to write braille, and gained an immense interest iu the blind. Since she has been in Wellington she has been a voluntary worker at the Red Cross, and has held classes in braille, teaching many people, most of whom write letters to blind people—to their great joy—and others transcribe books, articles, and stories, all of which are an immense pleasure. Both ladies were cordially’ thanked for their addresses. Later afternoon tea was handed round, and a pleasant social time spent. Airs Bennie was hostess for the afternoon, and among those present were Lady Findlay, Alesdames Stewart. AlGowan. Campbell. Lloyd, Knowles, Hughes, Ffitch, Gordon. Wheeler, Davidson, and many’ others. The Athenian Club seems to have made its domicile in the Pharmacy Hall, and held another of the pleasant and wellarranged evenings for which the club is becoming well known. Air and Airs E. C. Griffen were host and hostess this week, the latter wearing a handsome frock of flame georgette and a coatee of gold tissue. There was a varied programme of items, followed by a delicious supper, and then dancing. Songs were given by Airs Wilfred Andrews, Airs F. Taylor, and Messrs E. Loader and W. Alarshall. Dainty posies made of sweets were handed to the lady performers. There were some novelty’ dances, “Athenian Paul Jones,” balloon dance. “ Alonte Carlo” (won by Mr and Airs O’Neill), and an “Envelope Dance ” which caused immense amusement. Miss Alargaret O'Connor and partner gave a graceful exposition of modern dances. Favours, paper hats,, and confetti all added to a “ carnival feeling,” and the evening was a most pleasant one. Among those present were Mr and Airs Creed, Air and Airs F. Taylor, Air Wilfred Andrews, Air and Airs J. Fergie, Air and Airs E. Loader, Air and Airs Baudinet, Air and Airs Pirie, Air and Airs Strange-Mure, Air and Airs A. H. Williams, Air and Airs Sherwood, Mr and Airs Alexander, and Misses George (2), Gcorgeson, Al. Pearce, E. Devine, G. Shand, Langdon, Sawyer, Speed, Alarshall, and many more. The Wellington Lyceum Club held a very happy evening .when four sketches were presented by members of the Dramatic Circle, which proved to be a most successful way of entertaining a large assemblage of members and friends. Two short scenes from “ Vanity Fair ” were particularly good. The immortal “ Becky ’ was played by Aliss Keddell. Air V. Oswin taking the part of Sir Pitt Crawley The other characters yvere taken by Alisses Fagan, O'Donohue, ATGimpsey, and Airs Graham Berry. “ Think Before You Speak.” “ Fifty Years Hence,” and “At the Pictures ” were also given, all being produced by Aliss Aherne, and being creditable to players and producer alike. Songs were given by Aliss Al’Davill. Aliss Webb. Aliss Packer, and Aliss Dillon. Supper concluded an interesting and amusing evening. The University Clubs, men s and women's, combined for a very successful evening party, held at the Adelphi Cabaret. Dancing and bridge both were indulged in. and seemed to “ fill the bill to the approval of the learned people and their guests. The arrangements were made by Airs E. 11. Green, Alisses Loy, Jull, and Cooke, and Alessrs Bollard, M’Eldowney. and Phillips. Among those present were Dr and Airs Rankine Brown. Professor Cornish. Air Levi. Air and Mrs S. Eichelbaum. Air and Airs K. Kirkcaldie, Air and Airs Al. Anderson, Air and Mrs E Wiren. Air and Airs Parkinson, Mr and Airs E. Green, Dr Alercer. Dr Smythe, Air and Airs Herd, and Alisses Roberts, Watson. Cornish, Cooke, Jull, Forsythe, Coad, Birnie, and others. Airs J. G. Coates has returned to Wellington after a brief visit to the north. Sir Harold and Lady Beauchamp have left for a visit to the hot springs, North Auckland. Aliss Aroha Clifford, who has been visiting Levin, has returned to Christchurch. Aliss Penelope Blundell and Dinah Sloman have returned from winter sports at Mount Cook, where Aliss Sloman won the three-mile cross country ski-ing race,, Aliss Blundell being third. These ladies are new at ski-ing, and their record is considered good. Airs Rupert Van Kleinsmid, of California, who is touring New Zealand, has returned to Wellington from the South Island. Airs Chafy. of London, who is interested in the Girl Guide movement, has been the guest of Airs AV. H. Rose, Clifton terrace. She intends to visit several Guide centres while in the Dominion. Airs Pownall, matron of the Otaki Sanatorium, has resigned the position, and is leaving shortly for a visit to England.

Mr and Airs AL Arlow, Christchurch visitors to Wellington for part of the winter, have returned south. Lady and Aliss Fenwick, who have been the guests of Airs James at St. Paul’s vicarage, have left for Dunedin.

WAIRARAPA, August 7. Ihe wedding took place at the CarterMethodist Church on Wednesday, of Edith Alaria Hazel, eldest daughter of Air and Airs J. E. Jones, of South Carterton, and William, eldest son of Air and Airs W. Pentelow, of Oaonui, Taranaki. Alisses Reta Jones, Anna Pentelow, and Gladys Beer were the bridsemaids. Air Pentelow Willers, of Oaonui, was best man, and Alessrs A. Pentelow and T. Jones were the groomsmen. The engagement is announced of Ella Alary Catherine, second daughter of Air and Airs Al. H. White, of Rongotea, and Donald Topping Johnston, third son of Air and Mrs J. Aird, also of Rongotea. A farewell social was tendered Air and Mrs W. Geange, of Haunui (North Wairarapa) in the Tiraumea Hall recently. A successful dance was given by the St. Hilda’s Ladies Guild, Upper Hutt, last Friday night. Dancing old and new was enjoyed by all those who attended. to °k Place at St. Luke’s Church, Greytown, on Wednesday evening, when Joyce ; eldest daughter of Air and Airs R. G. Vile, of Grey town, was married to Charles, youngest son of Airs H. B. Sjnith, of Otokia, Otago. Alisses Royce Vile, Doris Stringfellow, and Belle Brunton were the bridesmaids, and Air F. Stoupe, of Lower Hutt, was best man. Mr and Airs Smith will reside in Wellington. At St. Alatthew's Church in Alasterton, recently the marriage took place of Helen, youngest daughter of Airs Biggs, Worksop road. Masterton. and Cecil, second son of Air and Airs Fred Alorgan, of Grey town. Airs Charles, of Wellington, is staving with her daughter, Airs G. Rich,’the vicarage, Alasterton. Miss Humphreys, of Wellington, is visiting Airs H. Pither, Lansdowne. Airs Twistleton. of Levin, has been visiting Airs Beiliss. Alasterton. Aliss Al. Sellar, Alasterton, has been visiting Airs Sloman, of Wellington. Aliss E. Stillburn. Alasterton, has returned from a visit to Airs C. Richardson, of Alfredton. Airs Olliver Bunny. Alasterton, has returned from a visit to Wellington. Airs Crookenden, of Hastwells. is the guest of Airs J. Dixon, of Alasterton. Air and Mrs T. H. Bassett, of Carterton. are visitors to Wanganui. Aliss K. Dick has returned to Pahiatua after a holiday at Wairoa. Aliss Dransfield, Alakuri, is a visitor to Wellington. Airs Thomson. Otaki, is the guest of Airs J. Cross. Alasterton. Aliss K. Al’Farlane has returned to Wellington from a visit to Airs B. R. Bunny, Alasterton. Air 11. Toogood. of Alasterton. and Aliss AFLeod. of Alasterton, are staying at the Grand Hotel.

FEILDING, August 7. Aliss Helen Veitch, of Wellington, is on a visit to Alisfe Alary Al’Kenzie, Bulls. Aliss Al. Dyer, of Karori, is staying with Airs Henry Hare, Awahuri road. Airs A. E. Sly. of Whakarongo, is visiting her sister, Airs 11. G. Frecklington. Kimbolton road. Airs Kingston, sen., of Hamilton, is the guest of Air and Airs Alfred Kingston, Kimbolton road. Aliss Alary Al’Kenzie. of Bulls, whose coming of age took place on Tuesday, was given a very jolly dance to mark the occasion, by her parents. Air and Airs R. C. S. M’Kenzie at their home, “ Raumai Grange.” About 20 couples were present, among whom were guests from Palmerston North, Feikling, Alarton, Taihape. and various other districts. Dance music was supplied by a wireless pick-up. The supper room was gay with yellow, red. mauve, and green balloons, and the table decorations were daintilycarried out with large bowls of daphne, violets, and heath. The beautiful birthday cake was ornamented in white and pink. Squeakers and coloured snowballs added to the fun of a very merry evening, at the end of which Air Frank AVood conveyed the congratulations of the guests to Aliss Al’Kenzie upon her coming of age, and wished her a long and happy life. The singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” was followed by “Auld Lang Syne.” Airs Al’Kenzie received in a frock of black satin and an embossed velvet bridge coat. Aliss Alary Al’Kenzie being iu a pretty frock of green taffeta with a chenille bridge coat to tone. PALMERSTON NORTH, August 7. To mark the close of the second terra, and to farewell a number of dairy dcploma students, who have finished their course, a jolly dance was given in the refectory- at Alassey- College on Thursdayevening, supper being served in the common room. The arrangements were made by the College Football Club of which Mr. N. Lamont is the secretary. During the evening Air Al. Cooper, president of the Students’ Association, announced that there had been a tie for the shield presented by the Old Students’ Association, for football, and called on Airs Peren to present the shield to the diploma and sheep farmers’ teams. The respective captains came forward to receive the trophy amidst applause. Airs Peren also presented the cup donated by Air L. Collinson for athletic events, to the degree team, which had been successful in the five-mile run. Another pleasing incident took place when the students in their own particular

way, extended congratulations to Aliss Dorothy Rodgers and Mr R. Dosser upon their engagement recently announced. Among the members of the staff present were Professor and. Mrs Peren, Mr and Mrs Jacques, Mr and Mrs Scrivener, Mr Whelan, Mr Chamberlain, and Dr Yates. Mr and Mrs Bruce Ford*. of Christchurch, are the guests of Mr and Mrs H. B. Free, Church street. Mr and Mrs Skousgaard have returned to New Plymouth from Palmerston North. Mrs Vogel, of Wellington, is visiting Mrs R. Levin, “Westelia,” Feilding. Miss J. Webster is visiting Auckland. Mrs Duncan Al'Beth is the guest of Mrs A. Coleman, of Hawera. Mrs W. Vile and Miss J. Vile are visiting Auckland. Mi's A. D. Moss, who has been visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs E. C. Woodward, has returned to Wellington, accompanied bv her sister. Miss Betty Woodward. Miss Al. Webster, of Dannevirke, is visiting Palmerston North. WANGANUI, August 7. The engagement is announced of Nella only daughter of Mr and Mrs 11. F. Tomlinson. of Island Bay, Wellington, and Frederick Edward, second son of Mr and Mrs C. J. Williamson, of Wanganui. Miss Julie Werry. Nelson street, who has been spending three months at Christchurch furthering her studies in singing and dramatic art, returned to Wanganui this week. Mrs Gower, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs Hope Gibbons. Mount View road, Wanganui. The engagement is announced of Edna, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. P. Mi”’ray, of Gonville. Wanganui, and Frank William, eldest son of Mr and Mrs A. Satherley. Palmerston North and formerly of Wanganui. M r and Airs Turvis, of Wellington. Avere visitors to Wanganui for the occasion of Miss Nola Wright’s coming-of-age party last week-end. Airs Al. E. Campbell, Gonville, was hostess at a pleasant “ 500 ” evening on Thursday. Airs P. OiNeil, 37 Ingestre street, was hostess at a large bridge party on Monday given for baby Claire Taylor, the city Plunket candidate. The players included Alesdames 11. D. Bates, A. Walker, Ulric Williams. Reg. Lawrence. Searle, Hutchison. R. Hewitt. R. Tosswill. Scannell, A. Doig. Len. Paul. E. APDonald, Keeping, Frankish. Cutfield, D. Watson, Kitchen,- R. APNab. Aloore, Vaughan, A. J. Crawford, R. Jackson. Taylor. Hartland. and A. Haworth, and Alisses Al'Donald. Willis, O’Neil, and Rogers. Airs H. A. Graham was hostess at bridge and mah johng on Friday evening. Aliss Irene Bowler, of Remuera. is the guest of Airs Watson. Wanganui East.

POVERTY BAY, August 5. The engagement is announced of Alargueretta, only daughter of Airs and the late Air Thomas Al’Kee, of Nuhaka, and James, eldest son of Air and the late Airs James Small, of Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland. Nine pre-nuptial parties have been given to date for Aliss Joyce Richardson, whose marriage to Mr Archibald Turnbull, of Alakauri? takes place this week. Airs Vincent Barker and Aliss Cecil Barker are on a visit to Havelock North. Aliss P. Willis. who has been staying with her aunt, Airs A. T. Coleman, at Kaiti, has left for her home at Blenheim. Airs R. U. Burke gave a very enjoyable bridge party for Aliss Hope Gaddum, who is leaving shortly for Australia, where she is to be married. The hostess received in black lace and taffeta, the guest of honour wearing floral georgette. Aliss Burke was attired in pale green eelanese, and Airs G. Tripe, of Hawkes Bav, a household guest, wore black floral chiffon and velvet. The guests were Alessrs and Alesdames F. Donnelly (Hawke’s Bay). G. Tripe (Hawke’s Bay), E. Loisel. T. Sherratt, AV. R. B. Willock, and W. Alaclaurin, Dr and Airs Kahlenburg. Alesdames F. Gaddum, G. Gaddum (Alohaka), O. T. Williams (RuatoriaJ, J. R. Alurphy (Alohaka), and APSweeney, Alisses A. Reeves (Tolaga Bay), P. Rey-nolds.-J. Dunlop, A. and 11. Gaddum, N. Alaclaurin, R. Barry, and P. Alurphy, and Air Stan Nathan. The Gisborne Racing Club held its winter meeting this weather being most unfavourable on both days. The frocking was perforce rather drab in colouring, and rain coats, fur coats, and costumes were worn with tiny serviceable hats, therefore the dressing left nothing to record. Some of those present were Alesdames L. Cotterill, H. B. Williams, F. H. Loisel, A. H. Jackman, C, Chilman (Wellington), Al. Gudgeon, George , Reynolds. H. E. Bright, R. C. Alurphy, Donnelly (Hawke’s Bay), H. D. E. Loisel, F. AlTlardy (Waipawa), A. R. Hine, T. Sherratt, C. G. Holdsworth, J. G. Appleton. O. T. Williams, W. Gambrill. Claud Williams. H. P. Hamilton. F. Kahlenburg. APSweenev, H. An o ell, Lelby, W. Irwin, Hutchinson

(2), A. White, E. T. Clirisp, H. D. Chrisp, Rex Willock, R. J. Alurphy, H. Stevens, H. E. Dodd, G. Kemp, J. C. N. Thomas, R. U. Burke, H. R. Rathbone (Hawke’s Bay), IV. Robson, L. Field, R. E. Barton, F. Donnelly (Hawke’s Bay), J. B. Morris, S. Gray, L. JexBlake, IV. L. Holden, R. K. Alurphy, W. Clark, 11. Bayly (Wairoa). D. Aluir, A. Steele, W. L. Rutledge, G. Al. Dodgshun, A. G. Jeffry, R. Coop, V. Savage, 0. D. Bennett, and W. Alaclaurin, and Alisses M. Barker, H. Coleman (Hawke’s Bay), Q. Speedy (Dannevirke), B. Chrisp, Al. Hamilton. J. Dunlop, A. Reeves, E. Barker, P. Burke, Al. Sherratt, A. Gaddum, J. Crawford, S. Cotterill, Davey (Auckland), A. Thomas. J. Rutledge. Al. Broadhurst, B. Cowper (Dannevirke), R. Telford, W. and B. Barns-Graham, Macaulay. N. Al’Rae (Wairoa), P. Reynolds. E. Hegarty. A. Barker, E. Alurphy, N. Pittar, E. Thomas. S. Chrisp. Al. Alurphy. L. Horne. D. Nelson (Hawke’s Bay), L. Bain. Al. Read. S. Dodd, S. Ormond, R. Barry, H. Gaddum, and Al. Blair.

Airs R. J. Reynolds gave a delightful party at “ Sandown ” for her granddaughter, Aliss Hope Gaddum, prior to her departure for Australia. Owing to the indisposition of Airs Reynolds, Airs F. E. Gaddum acted e as hostess and received the guests wearing printed navy crepe de chine. The guest of honour was dressed in black and white georgette. Those present were Alesdames F. Donnelly (Hawke’s Bay), IV. Robson. W. L. Rutledge. R. U. Burke, G. Reynolds, W. GSherratt, IV. Clark. C. Gray. J. B. Kells, A. 11. Wallis, Al. Gordon, I). Pitt, J. IV. Nolan, T. Sherratt. T. Jex-Blake, J. W. Williams, J. C. N. Thomas, J. R. Murphy,

F. AlTlardy, G. Tripe, C. D. Bennett, W. G. Alaclaurin, A. R. Hine, E. Loisel, 0. T. Williams, H. E. Williams, and G. Parker, and Alisses J. and D. Rutledge, Al. Hodge (Hawke’s Bay), D. Bagnall, N. Alaclaurin, A. Thomas. A. Gray, E. and A. Gaddum, and N. Al’Rae.

The Aero Club gave a race night dance, which proved a brilliant success. The “ blue room ” was crowded to overflowing, and every facility for enjoyment was available to guests. The music was excellent and the frocking extremely pretty and in good taste. A few of those present were Airs J. B. Williams, wearing pink floral satin faille; Airs O. T. Williams, black lace; Mrs D. Aluir, rose taffeta; Airs H. D. Chrisp, printed ninon; Airs C. K._ Williams, pink moire; Airs H. B. Williams, black georgette; Airs F. Al Hardy, black velvet; Airs IV. Irwin, pink panne velvet; Airs H. Harris, pink georgette; Airs E. Loisel, pink lace; Airs N. L. Holden, black lace; Airs V. Savage, printed pink and blue taffeta; Airs W. G. Alaclaurin, pink embossed georgette; Aire L. Field, green moire; Airs L. Jex-Blake, black lace; Airs H. G. Wellborne, blue geo’-gette and faille; Airs AlSweeney, blue taffeta: Airs Gr. Clifton, black satin crepe; Airs F. Kahlenburg, black lace; Miss J. Landels (Hastings),- green satin; Aliss Af. Russel] (Hawke’s Bay), green printed

chiffon; Aliss A. Barker, pink taffeta; Miss P. Burke, green floral taffeta; Aliss H. Corson, ivory satin; Aliss Al. Bullinger, black lace; Aliss tP- Crawford, black georgette; Aliss P. Reynolds, pink broche taffeta; Aliss E. Murphy, buttercup georgette; Aliss Al. Hamilton, green satin; Aliss A. Reeves, cream satin; Aliss N. Steele, vellum satin; Aliss B. BarnsGraham, Burgundy velvet; Miss E. Barker, blue georgette; Aliss J. Dunlop, green georgette; D. Sherratt. pink satin; Aliss IV. Barns-Graham. black and gold printed georgette: Aliss B. Cowper, black velvet: Aliss P. Alurphy, black printed taffeta; Miss A. Gaddum, green lace: Aliss Q. Speedy, black taffeta; Aliss N. APRae, black georgette: Aliss J. Sherratt. black net; and Miss E. Thomas, printed pastel chiffon.

HAWKE'S BAY’, August 7. An interesting wedding took place at St. Augustine's Church. Napier, on Monday evening, when Alary Douglas, elder daughter of Air and Airs* C. 1). Cornford, of Lighthouse road, Napier, was united in marriage to Alan Dutton, eldest son of the late IV. Powdrell, and Airs Al. Powdrell, of Hawera. Friends of the family decorated the church in ivory flowers, and crimson ribbons.’ The bride, who was given away by her father, looked winsome and girlish in a gown of deep cream satin, with flared skirt, and coatee with button roses on the border. Her cream tulle veil was held with a garland, and she carried a bouquet of lemon and cream flowers. Aliss Rita Herbert attended on the bride, and was frocked in silver tissue, the bodice being tight fitting, and the skirt full and composed of cream tulle. With this went

a cherry felt hat, earrings and necklet of the same colour, cherry coloured shoes, and a bouquet of cherry coloured flowers. Air R. Kennedy was best man. A small reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents after the ceremony. Airs C. D. Cornford was in black satin, with black hat. and carried a bouquet of roses. Airs Powdrell (mother of the bridegroom) wore a handsome black velvet frock and black hat. Air and Airs A. D. Powdrell left later on their wedding trip, the bride wearing a suit of brown tweed and a brown beretta to tone. Airs H. Bishop, of Hastings, has returned from a visit to Wellington and Wanganui. Airs Hanlon has returned to Napier from a visit spent with her daughter in the country. Air and Airs Wallace Edwards, Corry avenue, Napier, are making their home in Auckland. Air and Airs H. Brown, of Hastings, leave shortly to make their home in Masterton. Airs Robison, of Wellington, is a visitor to Napier for the wedding of her niece, Miss Mary Cornford. Mrs Forbes APHardy, Hawke’s Bay, is the guest of Airs Thornley Sherratt, of “ Swarthmoor,” Patutahi,

Airs Powdrell and Aliss Powdrell, of Hawera, are visitors to Napier. Aliss AL Peddie has returned to Hastings from a holiday spent in the Alanawatu district. _ Aliss Helen Coleman, of Havelock North, is spending a holiday in Gisborne. Aliss Gay, of Hawera, is on a visit to Waipukurau. Air and Airs T. 11. Lowry, of “ Okawa,’’ have returned from a short visit to Australia. Aliss _F. Sandtmann, Elizabeth road, Napier, is the guest of Aliss C. Humphries, of Akitio. Airs Cunningham, of Dannevirke, was the guest of Aliss Cunningham, Corry’s avenue, Napier. Aliss Maud Hobson, of Hatuma, is visiting friends in Feilding. The engagement is announced of Elsie Watt, eldest daughter of Air and Mrs William Duff, of St. Aubyn street, Hastings, and Ernold Nuku, youngest son of Air and the late Airs E. A. Grenside, of Hastings. Aliss T. Alacindoe, who has been on a visit to Hawke’s Bay, has returned to her home in Auckland. The engagement is announced of Winsome, only daughter of Mr and Airs F. Milner, of Oamaru, and Harold, only son of the late Air C. E. Alorris and Airs Alorris, of Napier. Airs J. G. Clarkson, who has been on a visit to Oamaru, has returned to her home in Waipukurau. Airs C. White, of Wellington, is on a visit to Hawke’s Bay, and is the guest of Mrs Pattullo, Newshead. Aliss Hodge, of Hastings, who has been on a visit to Gisborne, has returned. Airs Vincent Barker, of Gisborne, lias been visiting Havelock North, and was a guest at “ Ilillsbrook.’’ Aliss J. Gray, who has been on a visit to Waipukurau. has returned to Hawera. Aliss Al. Barker, of Gisborne, has been on a visit to Mr and Mrs Alauriee Brownlie. Wairoa, for a few days. Aliss Alerrylees. of Palmerston North, has gone to Waipukurau where in future she will reside. Aliss E. Road is visiting friends in Gisborne. Airs IV. A. Bowie, of Gisborne, has been on a visit to Havelock North. Mr and Airs T. H. Crutchley, of Taradale, have gone to Patutahi to reside. The engagement is announced of Nellie Amy. youngest daughter of Air. and Airs J. C. Graham, of Waimata, and Charles Bruce, youngest son of Mr and Airs W. J. Mossman, of Te Hapara. Mrs Von Kleinsmid, of America, is visiting Napier, and is a guest at the i Caledonian Hotel. Aliss Alargot Russell, of Hawke’s Bay, is on a visit to Gisborne, and is the guest of Mrs H. B. Williams. Airs Lindsay Gordon, of Clive, has been the guest of Air and Mrs IV. D. Morley, Gisborne. Airs C. G. Alacindoe, of Auckland, has been on a visit to Hawke’s Bay, and was

staying with her daughter, Airs lan Hamilton.

Aliss J. Al Alurtrie. of Auckland, is the guest of Airs Dolbell, junr., Taradale. The engagement is announced of Leila, only daughter of Air and Airs H. L. Longney, of Napier, and Leonard Stanley, second son of Air and Airs B. G. Nicholson, also of Napier.

-< Airs Frank Donnelly, of Hastings, who has been on a visit to Gisborne, has returned home.

WAIKATO, August 6. A morning tea was given at the Lyceum Club on Tuesday for Airs J. G. Coates. Airs H. Douglas, president, welcomed Airs Coates, and presented her with a bouquet. Those present were Alesdames V. Chittv, IV. J. Stevens, IV. A. Graham, J. D. Smith, Wyvern Wilson, O. R. Farrer, T. Al. Hall, A. L. Yule, A. B. Beale, F. Vercoc, E. Walders, H. Luxford. S. Graham, Farmer, G. Smith, Bothamley, W. Fraser, W. Tudhope, C. Matthews. T. Shaw, Wilson, Johnson, A. Al. Bisley, H. J. Greenslade, H. T. Gillies, P. E. Stevens, T. Jolly. Reeves, A. B. Aleek, Bevin, T. N. Pemberton. Peacocke, T. D. Pinfold. Hasler, and Alontgomery, and Misses D. Hall, Vercoe, Walluutt, and Egglestone.

A progressive bridge party was given at “ Brackenfield,” Cambridge, on Friday by Aliss D, Neely. The guests were Misses J. Veale, J. Priestley, J. Caw, Z. Hamler. Robinson, Blythe, J. Thompson, T. Garland, Al. Collis, R. Souter, N. Armstrong, H. Aloorhouse, Butler, Hewitt, R. Calvert, J. Brewer. O. Brewer, E. Skect, R. Souter, Al’Carroll, and Al. Souter. A jolly surprise party was held at the home of Aliss Nell Ward, Claudclands, on Saturday Those present were Airs A. W, Ward, and Alisses E. Ward, J. Ward, P. Blake, E. Strang, AL Troutbeck, J. Miller, B. Alurtagh, D. Waddell, L. Potts, J. Redmond. S. Ladd, Tattley, J. Milroy, R. Speight. J. Alanning. G. Hubbard. J. Cameron, P. Kingston, J. Harvey, and B. Robinson. A gay little dance was held in the Kingston studio on Saturday night. Those present were Alesdames C. Shakeshaft, K. Prime. E. Valintine, G. Brain, H. Varney, and 11. Buchanan, and Alisses D. Walker, P. Davies. E. Penney, Al. Ross, H. Hopkiuson. E. Leslie, AL Barber, J. Duncan, O'Neil, D. Cornish. E. Neilson. AL Brown. Al. Virtue, G. Thomson. B. Turner, Steele, S. Duncan, and Sweeney. Airs Waddle, of Cambridge, entertained q number of her friends at bridge on Wednesday. Those present were Mesdames Clayton (Dunedin), Lundon. 1. Caylor, Calvert. E. E. Roberts. IV. Garland, B. Couper, and S. Lewis, and Alisses Gwynnctb. S. Brann, Caw. Lewis. Couper, Brann, and Al. Christophers. AUCKLAND. August 6. Airs R. Buckleton, of Welling.on. is visiting Auckland, and is staying with her mother. Airs V. Laiimr, Remuera. Lady Beauchamp, of Wellington, hag left on a short stay to the hot springs of North Auckland. The 23rd annual meeting of the Auckland branch of the Plunket. Society was held this week, when the chairman. Mr J. H. Fraler, announced that the bank balance was slightly better in spite of the times. Airs IV. 11. Parkes, who is at present in England, was again elected president, and Lady Sinclair Lockhart was elected acting-president. A strong and influential number of vice-presidents were also elected. A recent marriage has been that of Gladys Maud, the elder daughter of Captain H. IV. Rushworth, AI.P.. and Airs Rushworth, of Pakaraka, Bay of Islands, and Griffith Freeman, second son of Dr and Airs Basil Page, of Kumara. Westland. which took place at St. Barnabas Church, Alount Eden, the Rev. IV. C. Wood, of Papakura. officiating at the ccremonv. The bride wore a frock of ivory embossed ring velvet with a long veil of silver embroidered net, and carried a sheaf of pink sweet peas and freesias. The bridesmaids wece Aliss Betty Rushworth (sister of the bride) and Aliss Mavis O'Neill, th" former wearing a frock of apricot floral taffeta with felt hat to tone, and the latter a similar frock in pale blue and felt hat to tone, their bouquets being in delightful contrast. The tittle flower girl. Agnes Alackereth, of Pakaraka, wore a Kate Greenaway frock and bonnet in apple green yiffeta, and carried a basket of primroses and pansies. Air Ivor O’Neill was best man, Air Jack Rushworth also being in a.tendance. After the ceremony a reception was held at the Alount Eden Kiosk, which lends iself admirably to such occasions. Airs Rushworth's sapphire blue ring velvet frock and coatee were worn with a smart hat in n darker shade. Aliss E. Al. Hope and Alisa P. Campbell, of Dunedin, are staying at Hotel Stonehurst. Another southern visitor staying at Hotel Sionehurst is Aliss J. Al’Gilvray, of Gore. Airs Edgar Elliott, of Remuera road, is visiting relatives in Dunedin.

Airs W. B. Colbeck, Remuera. is at present in Christchurch, where she will be th<> guest of Airs Grey Colbeck, Cashmere Hills.

Hiss Georgina Boyd, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fergus Boyd, of Tauranga. has been appointed dietitian at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, and has already commenced her duties. The Misses Digges-Smith have returned to Wellington from a visit to Auckland.